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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14

A botanist of Palermo has been feed
ing nicotine to tobacco plants. and
finds 1t to be true food for the plant.
and not a waste product, % has been
heretofore assumed.
A fire started in some coal pockets
at Gorham. N. H., in August. and the
coal is still burning. It IL said that
nearly $4,000 tons Of coal have been
destroyed.
Only one medical student in IL holds
q degree in arts.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14
Nine. Sterllnu Dies,

London. Jan. A2.-The death ID an.
nounced Of Nine. Antoinette Sterling
MRS. J. Mackingly), the contralto bal
lad singer.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14
That Chicago Fire.

Chicago.-It was discovered that two
iron gates, the existence Of which had
not been known to the public and
which were removed from the Iro-
quois theatre after the fire. played a
deadly part In the destruction Of life
in the i'll fated playhouse.
The Iroquois death roll continues to
grow. Another death resulting from
the fire Is reported to the coroner.
Mrs. M. A. helms died at the Samar-
itan hospital from burns and injuries.
Her death increased the total to 500.
It was reported at the same hospital
that two other fire victims there could
hardly recover.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14
POSTMASTER GENERAL SAY
Mr.. PAYNE EXPLAINS DELAY
FROM HIS DEPARTMENT.
Recent Investigations Have Taken All
His Tims-ExpiaIns What Has Been
tAeeompt ishsd-Malkss Recommends.
& tlenes for Congress to Consider
) Railway Mail clerks Not Forgotten.

Washington, Jan. 12.-1n concluding
his annual report, Postmaster General
Payne treats a. follows on the scandals
unearthed by Fourth Assistant Post.
master General Bristow:
1T is proper to say that the prepara-
ton Of my report has been delayed sew.
eral weeks, owing to the demands upon
my time by reason Of the Investigation
which has been made into the affairs
Of the department, commencing about
March /, 1908, and which continued
under my direction since that time.
"This investigation has resulted in .
complete reorganization Of some Of the
bureaus Of the department and it ia
hoped has eradicated all dishonest, ir-
regular and criminal practices, which
the investigation has developed as hav.
ing been in existence for several years.
II cannot too strongly commend the
zeal, vigor and fidelity which has benin
shown by the fourth assistnta postmas.
ter general, who has been in the i'm.
mediate charge, and the inspectors who
inspectors who were detailed to assist
him in the investigation.
The report shows that the total re-
ceipts for all sources during the year
amounted to $184, 224 44S, compared
with $121, 848, 047 in 1909, while the
total expenditures in 1908 were $685..
784, 487, against 1874, 1856, COZ in 1909.
Recommendation for legislation for
the consideration of congress include:
That lump sum" appropriation
for clerks in the first and second class
potsoffices be allowed instead Of an ap-
preparation for clerks by grades as at
present. That where clerk or letter
carrier has been IS years in the service
and ehall have attained the age Of 65
years, the postmaster general shall be
empowered upon the recommendation
Of the postmaster to employ . substi.
ute for such clerk or letter carrier,
which substitute shall receive not to
exceed two thirds of his salary, the
other one third to 60 to such clerk OF
letter carrier.
That law be enacted which shall
prevent Furnishing to the department
supplies manufactured by oonvict
labor.
That the provision made by congress
in the last two appropriation bills for
the payment Of $1,000 to the legal re.
representatives. Of every railroad clerk
killed in the line Of duty be extended to
the subclerks as we'll AZ the regular
clerks.
That salaries Of clerks Of GLASSES
and 8 in full railway postofaces, in
crews where four or more clerks run
over the entire length Of the line, b.
increased from 5000 per snnum to
$1,000 per annum and from $1,000 PEI
annum to $1l00 per annum. respective.
ly.
That congress, in the interest Of eff.
oient postal service, consolidate the
third and fourth GLASSES Of mail matter
and fix the rate Of postage at one cent
for each two ounces or fraction thereof.
That congress earnestly consider the
propriety Of granting anannuity to rail.
way postfice clerks who are permanen.
tly disabled in line Of duty or worn
out through long, faithful service.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14
eombard San Domingo.

San Domingo, Wednesday. Jan. g.
There was firing last night around the
city. the insurgents using cannon. A
shell exploded in front of the United
States legation, but did not result in
injury to the building. The political
situation here is unchanged. though
several arrests Of insnrgent sympa.
thizers have been made.
Provisions are plentiful and milk
and other products are coming in.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14
will Protest.

Wellington, N. e., Jan. 12.-Pre.
mier Seldom has invited the premiers
of Australia, Canada, Cape Colony and
Natal to unite in protesting to the i'm.
perial government against the intro
duction of Chinese labor in the Rand
imnes, Transvsal colony, South Amer.
lea.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14
DIETRICH ASKS CLEAR RECORD

Will Request Senate to Investigate
Recent Charges.
Omaha, Neb.-United States Sena.
tor Dietrich, who was acquitted Of
charges preferred against him in in.
dictments returned by the recent
grand jury, spent considerable time
with his counsel, General Cowen. He
stated that he anticipated asking the
senate to make an investigation Of the
charges made at the trial and request
that committee be appointed for that
purpose.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14

1t is said that the widow Of the late
Max O'Rell will return to the stage.
She was once well known in comic
opera as Beatrice Gresham. She is
now preparing in Paris for her reap
pearance.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-12-14
Jean Leon Gerome Il Dead.

Paris. Jan. 12.-Jean Leon Gerome.
the painter and sculptor, died here.
aged 80 years.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
without Prejudice.

Mr. Nesbit, who had painted a pic
ture of the noble red man in war paint
and feathers. wanted an unbiased opin-
ion of his work His wife said that the
picture was the best thing of the kind
that she had ever seen. His dearest
friend. too. was decidedly enthusiastic.
Both declared, in short, that any one
would know at a glance that it was in
tended for an Indian.
ITO tell the TRUTH said Nesbit. look
ing somewhat doubtfully at the picture,
II haven't a great deal of confidence in
either of you. You always praise ev-
erything do. Now I'm going down to
the street to see if can't find some
person who can be depended upon to
give me an absolutely unprejnd ced
opinion of this picture child. for in
stance. Children always tell the truth. 2
Five minutes later Nesbit returned
with three small boys whom he had
found playing marbles in the street
.'Now, boys" he said, take good
look at this picture. I'll give each Of
you 10 cents ii you'll tell me just ex-
actly what you see"
"A rooster shouted the three boys
simultaneously Youths Companion.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07


A book on William w. recalls the
fact that the love letters produced by
Mr. SERGEANT Buzfuz at the Pickwick-
Bardell trial were patterned after let
tiers actually used as evidence in the
suit brought by the worthless George
Norton against Lord Melbourne when
he was prime minister of the "Sailor
King"
Three letters from Melbourne to Mrs.
Norton were discovered. They were as
follows:
will call about half past 4. Yours,
MELBOURNE.
How are you? I shall not be able to
call today, but probably shall tomorrow.
MELBOURNE.
No house today I will call after the
levee, about or half past If you wish
it later let me know. shall then ex-
plain about going to Vauxhall.
MELBOURNE.
The actual comment on these alarm
ing documents by George Norton's
counsel is not less amusing than the in
depreciation of "chops and tomato
sauce by SERGEANT Buzfuz Sir vii
liam Follett told the jury:
.These notes seem to admit much
more than the words convey. They are
written cautiously, admit There is
not passion in them. They are not love
letters. But they are not written in
the ordinary style of correspondence
usually adopted between intimate
friends"
One wonders if even an English jury
could treat this gravely.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to Cook Prunes.

When prunes are served they should
fall apart from the stones and be very
tender. In order that the prunes should
reach the perfection of tenderness it is
better to soak them in cold water for
twenty-four hours before cooking First
they should be washed thoroughly in
scalding water, then put to soak. After
the soaking they may be boiled with
sugar, not too much. or they may be
soaked a second twenty-four hours in
milk and then served with honey.
Honey is always better with cream
than sugar is.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07


row lane between his turnip field and
his tobacco patch stopping gap In the
fence when a thudding Of feet on the
mellow earth drew his attention. A
broad shouldered fellow was swinging
briskly along with an AK on his shout
der.
Hello. Unc' Lymeg' he hailed cheer
fully
Here. you, Sam Dorkins." Lyman
barred his way with belligerent elbows.
sThis yere lanes private one, eff you
want to know it, an you've gotter keep
way from Louizy Cottonwood, whether
you want to know it er not
Il amt agoin' to tote the lane off
with me. ner Louizy neither. | wasn't
amin to stop yere. Didn't know es I'd
Spite the lane goin' through it to the
Wilder Peppers"
''Widder Pepper'sls bawled Lyman
frantically .'Whut business you goin'
anywhere nigh the Wilder Pepper?'
"Come, now, Uncle Lyme, grinned
Sam, don't hev fit. Reckon / kin go
chop little stove wood fer good look
In wilder without you doppin' up like
skyrocket. I've knowed the wilder
a many year"
Il don't keer con-taked turnip seed
whut you've knowed," foamed Lyman.
ssThe wilder kin git stove wood with
out you a-cuttin' it. You take an let
that wilder alone er you shuck off yer
coat an watch out fer me-
Sure noW,' returned Sam. you
know I'm younger man n you, Uncle
Lyme; better not be too biggoty. You
may think you're the only speckled
bean in the hill, but widders is notion
ated an kin fly about t'other way es
easy es a fiapjack. An the country's
free, es I've heard say. There's no stat
ute that says two men shan't spark one
wilder, an / reckon my chances is
good es yourn eff choose to stake 'em
right hearty. You kin fence me off
from Louizy, but you can't fence me
off from the wilder"
81 kin send you flynn over them
rails" declared Lyman wrathfully.
.sWell, now, amt right shore it ID
be good policy to tackle the job" said
Sam argumentatively. You got right
smart of rheumatic, We know, Uncle
Lyme Ye might pitch me over-an'
We mightn't Now, I'll tell you whut:
The widder's in need of stove wood.
/ shall go there an cut it fer her an
stay to supper, 'relse I'll loan you my
ak an leave you go cut the wood fer
her, an I'll go in an talk to Louizy
a spell. Which IL it be?'
Lyman leaned against the rail fence,
his brain whizzing with new battery
ideas. The desirability Of the widow
had increased tenfold since this bold
rival had proclaimed himself SO de-
terminedly What was Louizy in COM
parison? The ideas came to focus.
He stepped forward resolutely.
Han over the ak" he said briefly,
IAN go long in Louizy's ironin'. You
an her kin be es big fools es you
want"
When Mrs. Phebe Pepper, looking
from her doorway, saw Mr.. Lyman
Cottonwood coming up the walk with
Sans ak on his shoulder her black
eyes sparkled with fun.
81 lowed that would fetch Lyme eff
Sam worked it all right" she said to
herself with smothered chuckle, IAN
mighty lucky thing fer Louizy Cotton
wood her futur stepmaw's got leetle
grain O. gumption, seein' Louizy don't
know no more'n goslin' how to tend
to her own love affairs"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to Meet strange Dogs.

If strange dog chances to cross
your path speak kindly to him instead
of using the boot The magic power of
the voice may save you from a bite.
And never shrink from dog that
jumps toward you. That would be an
exhibition of fear that he is apt to take
advantage of. Stand your ground. greet
him kindly and, above all things, never
run away from him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
THE COMING MODES.
Spring styles and materials Fore
caAted BY Miss RouAsesau.

Spring styles and alnfersass ENore-
casted BY Miss Rouss~av.
No wonder women like ne sol illJle'
skin fur, for it is very beautiful. With
such fine and delicate surface. even
softer and more enticng than Seal. and
that is so fine and silky TINT at
least always want to pass Il across my
cheeks. 4 short and tight fitting jacket
Of this fur was made in such a way
that each tiny skin formed a diamond.
and the seam had not been pressed fat
after it was sewed. which gave the
whole garment the appearance Of being
quilted
The .ong stole shaped fur neck
pieces are running close rivalry with
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
Sewell Nursesies
SEWELL, N. j.
JOHN McClEARY, PrOp'r.

This is the season when owners OF land think
most Of putting out fruit, shade and other trees,
and we want them to know how well we can
serve them. have been in the nursery busi-
ness about so years, Is years of that period at
Seweil and are quite sure that we know our
.usiness One pf the speakers at the late Farm
ers Institute at Swedesboro, advised the farm-
ers to buy their tree of home nursery men This
we know is good advise because if sell diseas-
ed or inferior stock there is immediate redress,
while the foreign nurseryman is beyond your
reach.
My trees are all healthy and thoroughly fumi-
gated before being shipped.
have all kinds OF nursery stoek-apples,
pears, peaches. piums ounces, cherries; Sugar
and Norway naples and Syeamores. Caiifornia
privit a specially; also. all kinds Of plants as
COO two years old Palmetto Asparagus plants.
JOHN McCLEARY.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to Give Castor OH.

Pour a little hot milk into a wine
glass. then pour the oil into the center
Of the milk and carefully pour little
more milk on top. If the whole Is
drunk without stopping, the oil will not
be tasted at all
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to Make Good wine sauce.

How to Make Good Wine sauce.
An excellent wine sauce calls for one
cup of butter. creamed with two cups
of sugar. Add gradually half a cup
of hot madeira or sherry, and place
the sauce in a bowl set in a basin of
hot water, and stir for two minutes or
until it is perfectly smooth and foamy.
Serve it hot in boat beside the pud-
ding.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07

Soak dry bread in water. Take as
much cold meat. chopped fine. as you
have bread, mix and season with salt.
pepper and sage. Make into small
cakes and fry.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-01-07
How to Clean Tins.

Whiting mixed in a paste with sweet
oil removes all spots from tin. Polish
afterward with dry whiting and news
papers.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
HURT PLAYING SKINNY
Newark Lad Receives Hard Blow on
Face.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Newark. Oct. 6.-Harry Stewart. a
pupil at the public school, met with
a severe injury yesterday while playing
shiny. He was struck on the left side
of the face with shinny stick. cutting
a deep cash. 1t required FIVE stitches
to close the cut.
On Tuesday evening next the Hon.
Theo. X. Stubbs, of Pennsylvania. win
deliver a temperance lecture in X. Of
p. Hall, Marshallton. His subject will
be Drifting and Steering"
The Newark Cannery yesterday
closed for the season. The pack has
amounted to more than 1000 cases
of tomatoes and $4,000 cases of corn.
Amos Thompson, the proprietor who
has made a success OF the cannery. will
largely increase the plants facilities
for next season.
After a long illness Mrs. William T..
Bradley. aged SO years. died on Tues
day at her home IN this town. She is
survived by a husband and six children.
Many more new books have been
added to the town library.
The Democrats will hold o mass
meeting in the Opera House on the
night Of October 10.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
Tabourettes

Adding, as they do. so much
to the appearance of your plants,
you'll find this offering of timely
interest.
The new prices are worth
while.
Solid oak. 10 inch top. Is IL inches
high: was pc, now........--........... .-lsc
Solid oak. IL inch top, n IL inches
high: usually SOC, now................2
solid oak. u inch top, lower shelf,
IS inches high: was 65c. now.-.....4Sc
Solid oak. u inch top, lower shelf.
Is inches high. was 75c. now........6Oc
The better ones, in all woods, begin
at si.25 up.
Main Floor
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
waIIssd MiIes wI.h sprained Lsa.

John Ryan. a tramp, fell from a
freight train at Landlith station yester-
day afternoon and sprained his right
leg. Although his injury was painful.
Ryan, scarcely able to walk, hobbled
to this city, reaching Eighteenth and
Market streets, where he was found by
Patrolman Turner. He was removed TO
the Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix
ambulance.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
win Not Be srounht Here.

William Wilson, who is under arrest
in Philadelphia, charged with stealing
a watch from John Titus in this city.
viii not be brought here for trial for a
time at least. Several charges have
besn preferred against him in Philadel-
phia and he will probably be tried
there.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06

Everybody's liable TO itching piles.
Rich and poor. old and young-terrible
the torture they suffer. Only one sure
cure. Doan's Ointment. Absolutely
safe; can't fail.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06

In our display of Floor
Coverings there's moth
ing missing. Everything
shown has unequalled
merit. No matter the
price, there's assurance
of getting honest returns
for your outlay.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06

Can't be perfect without pure blood.
Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure
blood. Tones and invigorates the
whole system.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
BALTIMORE g. OHIO RAILROAD.
CHEAP EXCURSIONS
to the
ST. LOUIS WORLDS FAIR
Every Wednesday ir

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.
Only S17.0o Round Trip From Whining.
tom Del.
Tickets will be good going I'm coaches
only on Special Trains.
Returning. tickets will be good ir
coaches only on all regular trains. leav-
ing ST. Louis not later than ten days.
Including date of sale.
Can on Ticket Agent for time of train
and full iniormation.
City ticket Of ke Soi Market street
Wilmington. Defk
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
Another
Rug Opportunity

Much needed room demands
a prompt moving of these rugs.
Hesitation has caused many
lost opportunities. Prompt ac-
ton, while these last. places a
rug or your floor at much under
usual cost.
Everyone of fine quality and
beautiful pattern. This list shows
the quantity and the low prices:
20 Smyrna Rugs soxss. Was $3.50
now s4...ss.s.....ss.s..sss.. 81 20
] smyrna Rug 9xi2 II. Was $40
now ...-...................... $40 90
smyrna Rug axi2 II. Was $50. 90
huW ssssfssssts-s.t-.. rss..ssssss. .4l3. 80
2 Seamless Rugs oxi2 IT. Was 81 100
now .-.s...ss..s..s.s........ 32l 80
4 Kashmir Rugs 9xi2 It. Was si2 so
now ..............,........... 80. Is
Fourth Floor.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
Cut Glass
Without Extravagance

Clear. sparkling pieces in newest cut
tings. Priced Is per cent. less than usual.
Bowls inch. S9.65; Q inch. SECS; inch. s. TO-
- 2 inch s3S2: inch. $40.
Nap pics-5 inch 81 so; inch $40.
Sugars and Creams-Sf.O5, $40.
Ice c cam Trays-Si2.75.
Wat n Carafes-Si.70.
Vine gar Dottes-Si70.
Art Floor.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
Reduced
Dining Chairs

These have box seat, shaped
leg, finely finished and built for
wear.
Reasonable at se.s; they're douhly
interesting at.--ss.st.f.- .sss.'ss-- TsfA'oe
Arm Chairs to match. Usually A.5o,
now w.....-.........'...''.-'.'...'s'.''-.s''uV
Filth Floor.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
Remember.
Old Carpets

can be made to do longer service
when made into rugs by our
method. A carpet is never too
old or too soiled to make a rug
that is surprising for wear and
beauty.
The costs small, too. How
little is easily learned. A book
let giving all information for the
asking.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
Tables
for General Use

Made of ash. vanished, has one
drawer and built for wear. In
two sizes
3 f. 8 in. long, was S. so. now S7.7s.
4 Il. long, was f4oo, now s.. IS.
Filth Floor.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06

We best describe our
Fall display when we
say shat everything Of
merit in the Furniture
world with unequalled
choice in all lines of the
newest designs and fin
ishes is here for your
inspection.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
HE SUPERNATURAL GIFTS?

Useless Drugs and Medicines, Yet Heals Hopeless In
valids Pronounced Incurable BY Physicians.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
HaSSockS

are useful things. These are made
in all grades of carpet with colors
nicely blended. Shapes are to
your order.
Priced 55c, soc and 7sc.
Fourth Floor.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
HE LAME WALK AND THE DEAF HEAR

Performs Other Seeming Miracles That Pass Understan
Disease He nay Not Cure.
Evening journal., 1904-10-06
WOMEN I'M TROUBLE

AAl1 E~sOU
Positive results
guaranteed or mon
ey refunded. send
lOc to-day for free
trial ard valuable
booklet OF advice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20

four or five weeks. A complete coun.
terfeiting outfit and several hundred
counterfeit half-dollars and dimes were
Der. "
The Midland Railway, running be-
tween Truro and Windsor. N. S.. has
been sold to the Dominion Atlantic
Railway, which will take possession
January 1st., The reported price is
$1,25O,OO0.
Brig. Gen. Frederick D. Grant, COM
maiiding the Atlantic division arrived
IN newport. r. l., Saturday, to make
his hrst official visit to Forts Adams.
GreDle and Wetherell. Gen. Grant was
accompanied by Col. John w. Pullman.
cnle1 quartermaster of his staff. He
was met by Col. William Ennis. COM
manding the Narragansett defence dis
trict and his officers, and inspected the
government buildings. Owing to the
deep snow there was no inspection OF
troops.
the body of Miss Rose White, daugh-
ter OF wealthy and influential farmer.
was found, Saturday, on the banks of
CfaWleyS Creek, near Huntington. w.
va, with her throat cut from ear to
ear and skull crushed. There were
evidences of a desperate struggle. the
snow covering the ground being blood.
stained for many yards. There is no
clue to the murderer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-20
GEN. kUROKl ALIVE.
Capt. March Says He Saw Him Late
as Oct. 30.

San Francisco, Cal. Dec 19.-Capt. p.
Z. March of the general staff OF the Unit
ed States army. one of the officers se.cci-
cd by the department to accompany tic
Japanese army in the field for the purpose
of taking military observations. has re-
turned on the liner Mongolia. Capt
March triIgs absolute refutation of the
report that Gen. Kuroki was killed by a
Russian shell.
In scvera, Of the reports have seem
said Capt. March, Gen. kuroki is said
to have been killed on Oct. j. All tho re-
ports agree as 70 the date. and. am glad
tC say. arc mistaken rumOrS. | was with
Gen. Kuroki on that dav aud every day
until left the front. Oct. 20. when
started for home. AEhorCh exposed on
numerous occasions. he sustained no hurt
Gen. Kuroki is particularly keen and on
Crgetic. He inspires his officers and men
with his own enthusiasm. and his death
would be serious loss
Capt. March admires the japanese in
fantry. and has brought away with him
wholesome respect for them.
ANY nation on earth" he declares.
that Undertook to. whip Japan would
have it's hands full
Among the other passengers on the
Mongolia was x. B. Miller, United States
consul general at Niuchwang.