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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
FLOOD BABY Is FOUND.
Restored to Parents Five Years After
Being Lost in the Galveston Storm.

A dispatch from Galveston, Tex, last
night says: When the flood of September
8. 1909, swept this district A. NJ Wright.
his wife and three-year-oId son lived at
Virginia Point. This hamlet was quickly
demolished, and Wright with his family
sought safety further inland on an i'm
provised raft. While battling with the food
the child was snatched from it's fathers
arms and disappeared. The parents were
rescued and made diligent search for their
child without success.
The morning after the storm the child,
in an almost lifeless condition, was picked
up on the roadside near Texas City and
nursed back to life. Not being identified 1t
was sent to the Luling Orphan Asylum,
from which it was adopted by an aged
couple near Brownwood. A railroad man
knowing that Wright had lost child dur
ing the storm and that this child had been
found after the storm notified Wright, who
found 1t was his baby boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
ELEPHANT CAUSED A SCARE.
Escaped From New York Theater and
Took in Street

Russo, 5.0O0-pound elephant, one Of q
troupe of four performing In Proctors
Fifty-eighth Street Theater, New York. es-
capped from a stable in East 9Th street
Saturday and raan into the street. Some
women were scared and ran, but the ele-
plant was not in the least vicious.
He numbered through the crowds, some
times in the street. sometimes on the side
walk, held up Sd avenue trolley car and
stole a bale of hay from a loaded wagon.
While eating 1t his owner captured him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
Post Office Safe Looted.

Robbie - blew the strong box in the NJ st
office at Chagrin Falls, suburb OF Cleve-
land. Ohio, Saturday and escaped atre.- ex-
changing shots with Banker w. f. Eod-
gers, who had been aroused and was on
his way to the scene with a Watches -er
rife. thinking that 1t the bank which
had been burglarized
Just how much money the robbers Sc
cured Is not known but It is believed that
a large sum was in the safe. The big steel
chest was blown to pieces, and the room
IN which 1t located was wrecked.
A posse is on the trial of the robbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
TRAGEDY IN MICHIGAN.
Rash Act of Rejected Lover-Murdel
and Suicide.

Because she refused to marry him Fred
Feerer shot and mortaIy wounded Miss
Violet ]. Lonsdale. telephone operator,
at st. Joseph, Mo-. and then fired a bullet
through his own heart. dying instantly
The shooting occurred in Miss Lonsdales
room. to which Feerer had secured admis-
sion by representing to her landlady that
he had an important message for her that
must be delivered immediately. He com
menced shooting at the girl, lying in bed
asleep, as soon as he entered the room
Miss Lonsdale Is native OF Baityville
Ky. Feerer came from Elkhart, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
SUICIDE AT NoRRIsToWN, PA.
Private Secretary Of Representative
Wanger Shot Himself

wilkins Hobensack, aged thir:y-three
years. who for the past seven years had
been private secretary for Representative
I. P. Wanger committed suicide Saturday
by shooting himself in the head with "a So
cal Der revolver. His body was discovered
by his housekeeper.
Hobensacks wife died about six months
ago and worry over her death is supposed
to have been the cause of his sef-destruc-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
Noted German oficial Dead.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star
BERLIN. October 9.-Prof. Baron Won
Richthefen, LID, secretary of state for
foreign affairs since 1900, died Saturday
at the age of hfty-eight. He served in the
German Austrian and Franco-German
wars, entered the foreign Office in 1875, was
director of the colonial department. 1886
81. and under secretary of state for foreign
affirs 1897 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
No Printers, Strike in Milwaukee.

The president of the Typographical Union
of Milwaukee has assured the employing
printers that there will be no disturbance
or strike of any kind In the printing line
in Milwaukee. and that the printers will
strictly live up to their contract with the
employers, which does not expire until
1907.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
SOC for ST Dress Fabrics.
Silks and Wool Dress Goods.
77c for ST Silks.
25c for 4oc Lining.


The ST. Sungs to be Soc yard include 48 and 5onch Read
satin prunela cloth and French SERGE all the
cooring The S25 Silks be Soc yard comprise
the snakeskn moe MORE velour fancy plaid and French
printed warp silks floral pads &c. Very particularly
the 6ncwide guaranteed Black Taeta Silks included
8c yard The regular ST. Puredye Black Taea be TIC
yard Only yard for best of Lnngthe Marvel and
Duchess" Silks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09

Overton Collins, colored. in Spottsylvania,
Va, was sentenced to three years in the
penstentiary for attempted criminal assault
on Mrs. Florence Ely, after trial lasting
three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
English Broadcloth, Sl.30.
Regular price is $I.5o yard.

There will be little hesitancy in deciding" when the
seasons fashionable fabrics offered prices
quoted Dame Fashions important dictate is Broad
CLOTH It's only temporary reducon$I 49, instead of ST
and choice is offered of best shades of pums raspberry
reseda myrtle olive golden brown grays, garnet &C.
Note that Dame Fashion says: "Vevets for trimmings" and
that they here for little ST yard Particularly
that instead of S. yard for the superb Asik Chiffon
Velvet S only for this "DecidingWeek."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
Trimmings and Laces.
39c Instead of SOC.
SOC Instead of ST.

Only during Deciding Week'-choice of many thousand
dollars worth of Laces and Dress Trimmings Not piece
held bac ST. kinds 8oc yard and all SOC kinds yard
Choice of newly complete collection comprising the Baby
Irish and every Lace for every need also the richly
brodered Velvet Band and Applique Band Trimmings for
getting the eweed Buttons. Note that aces first
floor trimmings second floor, with dress goods silks and
Innings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
rom Clifton Beach with a full cargo of

The barge John H McNaly has been
taken to Georgetown to complete the un-
loading of a cargo of coke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09
Baptismal Service.

The baptism OF several infants was fea-
ture OF the rally at the Eastern Presby-
terrain Church yesterday morning The au-
ditorium was beautifully decorated with
palms and flowers, which gave very
pleasing appearance, together with the new
interior decorations. Superintendent NJ II
Ayer conducted the exercises, and Rev. DR..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-09

Warranted Sterling Silver
Thimbles; various styles; all
sizes; usually Ioc to 25c.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
ORDNANCE NO. l2O.

An ordinance granting to the Washtucn a
H!gh Line Telephone company, corporation.
. franchise to construct and maintain system
Of telephones In the town of kitZville, pre-
scribing regulations therefor, fixing its dura.
ton ana providing penalties for a violation
Be it ordained by the Council of the town of
sEcTIoN l. That the washtucns High Line
Telephone company 10 hereby granted a fran.
chise for twenty (2O) years from and after the
passage and publication OF this ordinance. to
erect, construct and maintain 4 telephone line
or system in the town OF Ritzville, upon. over,
under or along the streets and alleys Of said
town. Provided, that the council of said town
may at any time require all wires placed under
SEC. ,. That said line or system shall be con-
structed OF frst.cass material and skilfully in.
sulated at poles and attached to poles, which
poles shall be Of good material and Of suffic
thereto attached without danger to the public
or individuals. All wires shall be attached to
poles not less than eighteen (S) feet above the
an alley. above the surface Of the alley. That
all the poles shall be erected on the side OF
streets or alleys and In manner 80 as not to in
town In operation, and so ss not to be danger
SIC: ;. Az pole. shall be well set in the
hfty (l50) feet apart, and the grantee named
herein shall hold itself responsible for all
damages resulting to life. limb or property
WHltO icpuiiuB VI
said system or line upon penalty Of forfeiture
Of this franchise. All poles shall not be more
than seven az feet from the sidewalk. but shall
be placed wherever the city may from time to
time direct, but shall in no event be so PLACED
% to obstruct the free use OF all public alleys.
streets or passage ways.
Sec. 4. All excavating or cOndnits shall be
be done under the direction OF the city en-
gineer, and not otherwise.
SEC. 5. The Council of the town Of Kitzville
shall have the right IN regulate the service Of
said telephone line or system by prescribing
the maximum charges for service for any local
system within raid Town.
SEC. g. That the Council Of the town shall
have the right TO- purchase said telephone sys-
tenn, within said town, at any time upon
reasonable valuation and after five years from
date OF this ordinance.
SEC. 2. That the said washtucna High Line
Telephone company shall not at any time sell.
assign or transfer this franchise to any person
Or persons, or corporation, engaged flu the same
buaine1s. Or 70 pc rsons representing cOmpeti-
tive companies.
Read nrst time February Z, 1905. Read Sec
ond time February n. 1905. Rules suspended.
read third time and passed. and ordered pub
lished In the Adams County News. Published
In the Adams County News February ~, 1905.
NV. LANSING, Mayor.
Attest-G. E. LOWELL. Clerk.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
ORDINANCE NO. lis.

An ordinance to regulate and license the sell.
Ing, or Offering for sale. options for future de-
livery Of stocks, bonds, securities. live stock,
farm products or any other thing OF value, and
providing penalty for the violation Of the same.
Be 1t ordained by the Council Of the town Of
Ritsville, that from and after the passage an
publication Of this ordinance:
aEcrf0N l. II shall be unlawful for any per-
son. firm or corporation to engage in the bus 81
ness Of selling, or offering for sale. within The
corporate limits Of the town of Ritzville op-
lions for future delivery of any stocks, bOu DIS,
securities, live stock, meats, farm products or
any other thing Of value without drst hsYing
applied for and obtained Q license from the
city clerk % hereinafter provided; provided,
however, that this ordinance shall not apply
where the said products and all things men.
toned herein are actually delivered within Ad
ANS county.
SEC. Q. Amy person. firm or corporation desir.
ing to obtain said license shall file with the
clerk = written application specifying the place
said business 10 to be conducted and giving the
name Of said business aud paying to the clerk
the sum Of 80 for each and every business
said 80 shall be for = term Of one year.
SEC, T. Any person, firm or corporation who
violates any OF the provisions OF this ordinance
shall be deemed guilty Of = misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof in any court Of com.
petent jurisdiction, shall be fined in any sum
Read titst time February 7. 1905. Passed the
2lst day OF February, 1905. Published the 22nd
day Of February, 1905.
Attest-G. E. LOWELL. Clerk.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22

Bills Tor hauling rock were cut from
q to $3.50.
1t was moved and carried that the
White River Lumber Co. be allowed
10 cents per load for all rock taken
from celler under their new building.
Moved and carried that this applica.
ton OF White River Lumber Co. for .
hydrant on the corner OF Il and Rail.
road streets be allowed and the hydrsnt
ordered established.
The clerk was ordered to see that
the trsasurer's bond be on file at the
next regular meeting.
1t was moved and carried, in re-
eponse to letter from the y. P. Ry.,
that the city attorney notify the rail-
way company that drop gates be put
in where requested in ordinance.
The matter Of . sidewalk lease
along the right of way was referred to
the city clerk and city attorney.
Ordinance No. 119, providing for
fire limits, passed second aiding,
rules suspended, read third time BY
its title and passed. Ordered publish
ed in Adams County News.
Ordinance No. 12O, providing for
the franchise OF the Washtucna High
Line Telephone company, passed q
second reading, rules suspended and
read third time by its title, passed,
and ordered published in the Adams
County News.
Ordinance No. lis, regulating sell.
ing and Offering for sale option for
future delivery OF grain, stocks, etc.,
passed a second reading, read third
time, passed and ordered published in
the Adams County News.
]. NJ. Hammond was appointed day
policeman, to take the place of A..
Howe, beginning with March l, 1905.
Sam Carroll was appointed as sani-
tsry policeman.
1t was moved and carried that the
mayor and clerk be authorized to en-.
ter into contract with Mr.. Wilson
to straighten the city we'll hole to the
satisfaction OF the city council, and
that he guarantee to have the hole
finished by June l, and that if not
finished by June l, he pull his tools
from the hole and hand it over to the
city.
Ordinance No. 12l, providing for an
electric light franchise, passed the
first reading.
Moved and carried that the propo.
sition Of bonding the town be referred
to a committee of three for full re-
port, Referred to the finance COM
mittee.
VIM. O'Connor was appointed as as
sistant city attorney.
There being no further business,
the council adjourned.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
In Honor of Rev. Mr.. Harris.

On Wednesday evening last = re-
option was given to the family OF
ev. w. H. Harris, the new minister
the Central Christian church, at
10 home of w. J. Bennington, by
le members Of the congregation. All
ie ministers Of the several congrega-
ons of the city were cordially in
ted to attend. About 81 persons
ore present, and good cheer was in
'idence everywhere in the spacious
,rlors. Miss Maydee Cobb gave
lection on the piano that was we'll
ndered. Then = solo by Miss Laugh
q, that was very pleasing and gener-
lsly applauded. Rev. Mr.. Rushing
ade the address OF welcome in his
Iual characteristic manner, to which
r. Harris responded in we'll chosen
ords, expressing the fellowship and
aternal spirit that should intensity
| Christian work among Christian
'ople. The company was then
vored with duet by Mr.. and Mrs.
>. r. Kennedy that was we'll re-
lived. Rev. Mr.. Morse OF the Con-
egational church, spoke in a very
easing manner, referring to the sen.
ments of fraternity and cooperation
ggested by Mr.. Harris. Rev. Mr..
armon Of the First NJ. E. Church,
his usual and earnest manner ex-
essed himself in reference to the
!ppy relations which have existed
,ring his present pastorate, with the
embership Of the Central Christian
urch. Rev. Mr.. Glenn OF the Free
i'll Baptist church, emphasized the
lily of the sectarian spirit, displayed
some communities, which only re-
Its in stultifying the Lords work.
RS. w. r. Kennedy rendered a vocal
10 in her usual happy way, to the
light OF all present. Refreshments
IRE then served, after which the
,ols company enjoyed themselves
social chat and merriment. At q
. hour the company departed full
good cheer and fratsrnal feeling.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22

We're a-freezin' an a.sneezin' a-wheexin' fit
to kill.
An the wood has reached the color Of green
I'VE dollar bill,
In the valleys OF the East. the winter winds,
they scream.
We're a-dreamin' O. the springtime-what's
life but a dream?
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
SUMMONS.

In the Superior Court Of the State Of wash
iugtou, for Adams county.
n. Z. Helme, plaintiff, W. J. H. Felch and
Jacob Belch, defendants.
The state Of Warrington to the said defend
ants, J. H. Felch and Jacob Felch:
You and each Of you are hereby summoned
to appear within sixty days after the date Of
the arst publication Of this summons, To- wit:
Within sixty days after the 10th day Of Janu..
ary, A. D. 1905 and defend the above entitled
action in the above entitled court. and answer
the complaint Of the plaintiff and serve copy
neys for plaintiff At their once below stated.
in Ritsville, wash, and In case Of your failure
20 to do Judgment will be rendered against you
which has been filed with the clerk Of said
court. This action y brought 70 recover the
sum Of seven huddred twenty-five dollars,
together with interest thereon, according to
the tenor Of three promissory notes made by
defendants to plaintiff, and costs Of suit.
TENT. LOWELL 4 LINN,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
PC AddresS County, Washington.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
Council Proceedings.

The council met in regular session
February Fl, 1905. Present-Mayor
J. w. Lansing, oouncilmen Zsnt,
Bauer, Fauchsr and Martin, Clerk
Lowell, Attorney Adams and Engineer
Co.'S.
The minutes OF the last regular
meeting and last special meeting were
read and approved.
The Marshal was ordered to see that
the law preventiog minors entering
pool or billiard rooms is enforced.
An ordinance amending Ordin ancs
% providing for issuance OF licenses
for pool and billiard rooms passed
first reading.
The application OF Ciodius and
Heimbigner to extend water mains
was granted upon the deposit of$12
each.
The committee to secure attorneys
in the two cases against the city re-
ported that they had secured the
services Of Mr.. Zent and Mr.. Hol-
comb jointly in the two cases, Mr..
Zent to be leading counsel in one case
and Mr.. HOlcomb to be leading coun-
sci in the other. Report Of the com.
mittee was adopted, Zent not voting.
Upon the report OF city engineer
the offer of Tom Hallin to buy old
we'll timber for $40 was rejected.
The following bills were referred to
the finance committee, and upon re-
port OF the finance committee were
allowed:
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
Married.

At the parlors Of Hotel Ritzville
'esday, February 81, 1905, A. 3 p. m.
Guy 6wartz to Leila Stair, both Of
nd, Rev. Gentry Rushing oficiated.
y. Nerriman acted - best man
d Mona Merriman - bridesmaid.
til are cousins Of the bride. Tho
Dom is the eldest son OF ". A.
'artz, . pioneer farmer OF Lind. The
de has resided there for several
srs making her home with her
sndmother, Mrs. J. M. Merriman.
lsy were rendered = reception on
,ir return to Lind Tuesday evening
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. F.
nmons. They will live on the
)om's farm near Lind.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department Of the Interior,
United States Land Once,

0POkeue Beiu, We1n.s rep. 10, lSo.
4 suaicient contest andavit having been nied
In this once By BENJAMIN v. Aathews, contest
August II. 1900. for lot !. ~ neH and seX
nnwT section I, township Is n. range %. T..
Il 10 alleged that said clifford 8. Newman has
has entirely abandoned said land for more than
man never did establish his residence on said
land and that said alleged absence from said
army. navy, Or marine cofps Of the United
States - = private soldier. oeacer, seaman, or
any other war In which the United States may
b engaged. Said parties are hereby notified
said allegations ct 10 O'Clock .. m. ON April 8.
1905. before the Register and Receiver It the
UNITED States land once in Spokane Falls.
The said contestant having, in . proper am.
which chow that After due Diligence personsi
service Of this notice can not b made. i Is
b given by due ana proper publication.
Hal J. COLE. Register,
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22

At penitentiary brick yard. per thousand $3.50
Loaded on cars st penitsnsiaEy yard. Per
Delivered ct Wsiia Waiia, or ON board car; Wv"
at any railway depot In walla wslla, per
All Of the prices above quoted viii BE- in
eject on after February 18th, 1906.
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL
Grant Neal, Chairman,
Chas. A. Burr, Secretary.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Superior court OF the state of Wash.
ington, in and for Adams county.
In the matter Of the estate Of John p Chan
befs, deceased.
has been duly appointed e the ssls executrix
Of the last will aud testament Of John p. Cham.
bers, which was admitted 70 probate on Janu.
az Stn: isoo: and 81 peESon: aaytins claims
undeFsigned, ct the Law omces Of Tent, Lowell
Linn. In Ritsville. wash. the place for the
Transaction Of the business Of said estate. with
Of the nrst publication Of this noeice, to-Wit:
One year from January 9th. 1901. OF the same
win be forever barred.
Gent, Lowell 4 Linn. Attorneys. Ritsvills.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY REAL ESTATE
SHOULD NOT BE- SOLD OR MORTGAGED.
In the superior Court Of the State OF Wash.
ingtOn, for Adams county.
In the matter of the estate Of Christian
Fechner, deceased.
Now ON this 2lst day Of February, 1905, An
drees Janke having presented to and filed his
petition in writing, duly verified, setting forth
the condition of the estate Of Christian Fech-
ner. deceased, in accordance with Section 6257
Of Ballinger's Code, and 1t appearing from said
petition that there 10 not sufficient personal
estate In the hands Of the administrator to pay
allowances to the family, the debts Outstand.
ing against the deceased, and the expenses Of
the administration. and that 1t ID necessary TO
sell or mortgage the whole or some portion Of
ment Of such debts, and the Court having duly
considered said petition and all OF the files In
said cause. and being fully advised In the prem.
ises, 1t 10 now ordered that all persons inter-
ested in the estate be and appear Ut the court
house in kitsville, Adams county, state of
Warrington, on Monday, the 27th day of March,
1905, At the hour Of 10 o'clock q. m, or a. soon
thereafter ~ convenient for the Court, and
show cause, II any there he. why an order
shall not b. granted to said administrator to
sell or mortgage the real estate of the deceased
Christian Fechner. or 10 much thereof a. may
be necessary TO pay expenses and debts.
shall be published At least four consecutive
weeks in the Adams County News, published
At Riixville. Washington, before said 9th day
Of March, 1906. and that proof OF such publics.
tion be iled In this Court before said date.
G. W. RATHBUN,
Court Commissioner.
Gent 4 Lowell, attorneys for petitioner.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1905-02-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

State OF Washington, county of Adams-ss.
In superior Court, In probate.
In the matter of the estate of Henry H. jan
zen, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
administration Of the estate Of Henry Il. Jan.
zen, deceased, and that creditors OF said estate
may present their claims duly verified. with
proper vouchers, to the undersigned admins
Warrington. the place for the transaction OF
the business Of said estate, within one year
from the first publication hereof, to-wit: With
iu one year from the 22Md day Of February,
1906 or the same will be forever barred.
Dated at Ritsville, wash, February ~. 1905.
J. d. BASSETT. Administrator.
o. r. HOcOmb, Attorney.