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Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-13

zales brothers, as the Mexican serena
ders, are winning applause. Lorimer
tombstone and Caroline Cooke in a
barber house sketch, "A Shave for a
Wife," are not graduates of the Mo-
Ter institute, despite the way they cut
up and lather the audience into bore
dom. The sketch has the appearance
of disrobing act without any of its
attractive features. To be perfectly
honest "a Shave for a Wife" isn't
worth the market price-fifteen cents.
When it comes to hitting the bulls
eye, commend me to the Vivians. The
little lady is a wizard with rifle and
pistol and is excelled only by the man
in feats of wondrous Workmanship.
If the Vivians were prize shooting in
a gallery they couldn't carry away
their cigar winnings. Go and see 'em
they're the real shooters. About as
good character impersonator as you
ever see is Ben WEIGH. His Hebrew
Characterization is Baxter, street
brought to the Orpheum. And as the
"Dago" he is the very fellow that
sells the "ripa banan." Collins and
Hart, the funny strong men are good
They defy the laws of gravitation-
with wire. The night was there
smart fellow in the audience thought
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-13

without a Country" Is a melodrama,
it could almost be classed as a COM
edy, as the comedy scenes predomi-
nate. There are four strong come
dy parts, each in capable hands. Prom
inent among the fun-makers is Mr..
Seldy Roach, who made such a hit
last spring as Squire Tucker in ala
bama'' at the Orpheum. He will be
seen in just such a character as he
plays Anak Valiant, one of the fa--
nous Louisiana tigers, as the 42nd
Louisiana regiment was known during
the Civil war Mr. Chris Moran, who
was the comedian of the Bittner Co.,
at the Grand year ago, will be seen
| in a character that fits him like a
glove. Other prominent members of
the new company are Mr.. H. B. Car
penter, Mr.. Zellah Covington, Mr.
Fred Moore, Miss Rose Wilbur, Miss
Pearl Ether, Miss Ella Bittner, and
Miss Mayme Hightower. The scenery
is all new ansd was painted especially
for this play.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-13

does not win nothing can. The sur
playing at such prices. In "The Two
prising thing about it is the strong
Orphans" Miss Pitt as Henrietta"
Miss Roberts as Louise" and Mr.. Bal
four as the Chevalier, have all
widened their popularity among local
theatre goers.
~ "
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 1917, the Shubert original
productions of "The Royal Chef" will
be seen at the Salt Lake theatre. The
piece is said to be splendidly mounted
and costumed. Harry Hermsen is in
the stellar role and according to re-
port has made a great hit.
HARRY LIE GRANDE
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-13
Fully Insured.

A worthy town guide got married
recently and with admirable foresight
he at once took out life insurance
policy. The couple had only lived a
few weeks in welded bliss when the
breadwinner fell i'll and died suddenly.
Notifying her friends of his death the
widow wrote: "Andreas passed away
yesterday. Loss fully covered by in
surance."-L Caricaturista
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-13

The Susa Young Gates song recital
at the Tabernacle was in all respects
a success. The audience was large
and the performance surpassed the ex-
pectation of those who attended. Miss
Gates renditions were highly appre-
ciated. Professor McClellan's per-
torrance on the organ and piano were
among the most enjoyable parts of the
programme.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1906-10-13
THE MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY.

"The Man Without a Country" is
the title of a new play that will be
presented at the Lyric theatre the
coming week. All new faces will be
seen in the cast. The new company
is now producing this play in Ogden
so that the first performance here
will be smooth and without hitch.
While technically speaking "The Man
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Earthquake and Fire Have Left Dis.
truction in Its Wake-City
in Ruin for Miles.
Wild Rush for the HIs-C CONFUSION Of Nature
Impair Mains and the Water Supply
Of the Entire City is Cut Off.

An earthquake followed by fire Wednesday has put
y all OF San Francisco in ruins 1t is believed that thou
sands of lives lost Thousands of others have been in
ured and property loss already will exceed two hundred
million dollars and the city still burning with posi-
Bile way of stopping the fury of the flames Tons of dyna
are being used to try and stop the work of obstruction
being done by the flames The first earthquake shock
Cured at 512 in the morning which followed 920
and at 10 o'clock by heavy shocks that did further damage
and brought panic The early hour of the first severe
shock saved the lives of thousands The great and
office buildings which crumbed upon the swaying earth
empty The big hotels staggered but kept their feet
The residence district not affected and it only in
the cheap lodging houses south of Market street that the
sleeping people plunged death beneath falling walls
and burning debris few hours later would have
red of the greatest disasters in the worlds list of hor-
rors.
Panic Immediately followed the shock and succeeding
trembngs of the earth sent weakened buildings crashing
into the streets the people rushed from their homes
Almost before the realization of what had happened
to them the victim, fire all about them. Flames
sprang in every ruin and scattered through the build
ngs left standing The water mains had been broken and
the fire department was helpless. For three miles along
the water front buildings have been swept clean and the
fame is slowly spreading the entire city.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Decision for Lewis.

The supreme court has reversed the
decision for the plaintiff in the Adams
Co. case of c. H. Spalding and F. p.
French againct VIM. o. Lewis. The
parties owned together 100 acres of land
and Lewis arranged trade of the
land to w. w. King for shares Of stock
in the King Mercantile Co. Plaintiffs
claimed that Lewis had not given them
their proper share of the stock and the
lower court so decided. The supreme
court says that the deal agreed to was
on BASIS above the value for
both lands and stock and that as Lewis
had persoally paid bonus to King Of
$500 on the deal, plaintiffs may only re.
ceive the full two thirds Of the stock BY
repaying to Lewis two thirds OF the
bonus. If they do not make this pay.
ment within 60 days the case is to be
dismissed. If they do pay they are tc
get the additional stock.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
CHURCHES

Last Sunday was a typical Easter,
refreshing and glorious. Nature was
beaming forth the truth of the emblam-
attic origin of the day. Upon the hillside
bloomed the lilies and the violets, the
green and slender grass blades were gay.
ly nodding in the breeze, leaves were
peeping out for bath in the warm sun.
shine, and everything was clothed in the
radiance and spirit OF the day. Ritzville
passed the day quietly with appropriate
exercises in the churches. Children
were displaying colored eggs and tiny
candy chicks and Dummies, which have
long been associated with Easter.
Ellis B. Harris will occupy the pull.
pit at the Christian church next Lords
day. The morning theme will be THE
Basic Principles 0! Christianity" and
toat for the evening, THE Unanswerable
Question. Prof. Taylor will sing at
the the morning service and in the even.
ing Mrs. Chas. A. Veteto. of Abeline
Texas, who is passing through the city
VIII sing. You Cannot afford TO miss
these services.
Another one Of those happy occur.
ences which remain in ones memory
like the picture of the green oasis in the
desert was the supper furnished by the
ladies of the Christian church last Sat
urday evening in the Gibson building
and afforded US the means of a genuine
square meal. The church netted neat
sum from the hunger leavenlng enter
prise.
Rev. VIM. Proctor, pastor Of the FRS
Congregational church. willy preach or
the following subjects Sgpday, in the
morning his theme will be "The Powe
OF the Living Christ" and in the evening
his theme will be. The Second Mile"
o. w. Mintzner. presiding elder Of
the Republic Mission district, held quar-
terly conference at the Methodist church
in this city last Monday.
Rev. b. E. Koontz has been Sc
lected to preach the dedicatory sermo,
of the new Methodist church at Gun
ningham next Sunday.
Mrs. Seymour Manning of Colfax, i
here to organize a board Of mission
] among the women OF Christian church.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Why not open a bank account? The
First National Bank will assist you to do
so by furnishing you with a Home Saw
ings Bank in which to keep your savings
until you have accumulated enough to
deposit. They will open your bank upon
presentation and place the contents, of
large or small amount, to your credit
and pay you interest at 5 per cent from
date of credit, interest to be computed
and credited to your account on January
Ist and July list of each year. Try this
savings system and you will be surprised
at the amount you will accumulate. 1t
will pay you to investigate.
We are bound to sell out and go out
of present line of bosiness. This is no
printers ink talk for sake of advertise
ment. Come in and get fitted out. Your
credit is good if need be. The Boston
Store.
Miss Claire Despair is prepared to
give music lessons. Call up Main 3I7
Residence East College Hill.
Why pay rent? For when the year
rolls around there is nothing to show fol
the hard cash paid. We offer our home
at a most reasonable price, and easy
terms, and it will pay for itself in course
Of few years besides being most safe
investment, will pay 10 per cent at any
time, with an increase in value. Inquire
of ]. w. Sherfferd at the Boston Store
Found-A plain gold ring. Owner car
have same by calling. and proving prop
erty and paying the cost of this notice.
J. d. Sellars.
If you want quick and careful service
ic any kind OF team work no matter how
small the job. Call on the Lemmar
Transfer Co.
DR.. f. R. LEHMAN.
You cannot afford to overlook our 3ot
assortment of drawers and corset GOV
ers. Ritzville Trading Co.
Clothes cleaned. pressed and repaired
at Reider's old stand opp. court house
Don't overlook the white goods sale a
the Ritzville Trading Co.'s 1t will las
just ten days.
For sale. Three stock tanks and ont
big tank, cheap for cash. T. J. Hallin.
ted-Plain dressmaklng.
Mrs. J. M. Kaufman and daughter
Ask to see our line of silk komonos
Ritzville Trading Co.
Cross. Land and insurance.
See Tritt for Undertaking.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Death From Pneumonia.

Lillian May Hender. wife of Albert
w. Hender. residing twelve miles east
OF Hatton. died last Thursday. Arpi IL
1906, Of pneumonia. The deceased wa.
a sister.in-law of Mrs. Ella Thompson
and the remains were brought to Ritz
vile for burial. Funeral occurred Sat
urday afternoon at o'clock from tn,
Methodist church conducted by Rev
B. f. Koontz. Besides the husband anc
three little children who live here, {
father mother, three brothers, and two
sisters, live at East St. Louis. Mo. Sh,
came west with her husband seven year.
ago and they have resided on a home
stead near Hatton for the past FIVE years
She was rs years of age.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
BASEBA ALL

With the coming of the warm spring
days the average citizen. from the young.
ster who uses the inflated rubber ball in
the backyard to the grey haired fan who
has vociferated his enthusiasm from the
front seats on bleachers or grandstand tor
years. meet on the common level of in
terest in the great American game, which
claims so many adherents and year after
year costs an amazing pile Of money to
promote. Everybody at this tine of year
feels the thrill of exhuberant physical
stimulus which can only be pleasantly
lulled into inactivity. so that our minds
may once more wander back into the
dull and prosaic channels of business
routine. that merchants. doctors. lawyers,
cities. towns. hamlets. schools. and even
the Boston Bloomer girls are organizing
squads to contest their skill and strength
upon the field Of baseball.
Not to be outdone by our sister cities
R,tzville will have team again this year
which is expected to uphold our sup
posed honor and dignity in that direction.
Some of last years players are still here.
"Red" Montgomery. a frstclass infeld
man who has played here for the past
three years, Spencer Irby. last years
crack third baseman, 'Swede' Halvorsen.
the doughty backstop Of the former regi.
ment. will all be given chance to make
good this year. Henry Siemens. the star
of the High School team. Bert Seburn'
NJ. A. Davis. Fred Moore and Hamilton,
formerly ball tossers from the "show me"
state, are here and will form part Of the
material for the new team.
There is no doubt but what winning
team can be placed in the field this year.
d. r. Woods has been chosen manager
of the new team. He is baseball en-
thusiast and will devote considerable
time and energy to the club and is very
popular with the players. Work is being
done on the grounds, fence and grand.
stand.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Seattle Wins School Game

Seattle High School and Rttzville
High School teams crossed sticks last
Thursday afternoon the game being won
by Seattle 10 to7. This was the first
hard game the youngsters were up
against and the uneven score was largely
due to stage fright in the first two in
nings. The heady work Of Pitcher
Siemens against poor support held the
score down. Several changes have been
made in the lineup and they are practic.
ing daily for several hard games in the
near future.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Donate SIS to the Boosters

AT the regular session of the council
held on Tuesday. April II. 1906. there
were present Mavor Thiel, Councilmer
Joyce, Faucher. Cunningham and Bauer
Attorney Adams, Clerk Lowell, and En-.
gineer Coss.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read. corrected, and approved.
The petition of Treadwell to move his
house referred to the Permit committee
Committee to prepare acquisitions
presented form of requisition to the
Council. The matter of using
acquisitions was laid upon the
table.
Petition for digging bitches for the
new city mains were opened, moved and
seconded that all bids be rejected.
Moved and carried that the petition of
Fowler and others for side walk along
Plum street be granted, and the side
walk ordered laid.
Report of City Engineer on addition.
to water system by tank on Knob hill
and reservoir, read. Moved and carried
that the report be turned over to the
Water and Fire Committee to find out
whether it is advisable to carry out re-
port, and approximate cost.
Ordinance No. I2s relating to tapping
of water mains, and payment for the
same, read the second time. rules sus'
ended, read the third time by the
title, passed and ordered published in
the Adams County News. The ordi-
nance providing for the establishing
of assessment districts for the laying Of
water mains read the second time.
Moved and carried that the city do.
nate S25 to the Booster Club to carry
away rubbish on City Beautiful Day.
On the above resolution, the follow
ing vote was taken: Ayes Cunningham
Joyce, Bauer; Noes, Faucher.
Moved that the hours for sprinkling
be fixed as follows; On the north side
of the railroad track. 7 to 8 IN the morn
ing and 7 to in the evening; On the
south side of the railroad track, E to ?
in the morning; E to 7 in the evening.
The following bills were passed and
approved by the Finance Committee.
and upon the favorable report the Clerk
ordered to issue warrants for same:
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18

The Gold Ridge Mining Co. will com.
mence the first of May the big new
camp and as soon as that is done will
commence placing hosting machinery.
They have had several offers for control
and half interests. but all such offers arc
turned down. for there will only be s4ooe
worth Of stock sold at any price until the
mine is thoroughly developed as the
property is held under a closed incor-
poration.
THE ONLY SAFE WAY to keen
your valuable papers, ETC., is to have a
safe deposit box in q fire and burglar
proof vault. The First National Bank
has all of these facilities and will rent
you box at reasonable figure. Your
patronage is courteously solicited.
If you have any rubbish in your yard
or alley let me know and will send a
man to take It away.
Lehman Transfer Co.
Dr.. E. r. LEHMAN.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
WILL SUSPEND BUSINESS FOR THE DAY
Proclamation by the Mayor Ordering Business Places Closed and
an Invitation to All to Assist in Creating the City
Beautiful-Join the Cleaners

WHEREAS The residents of our fair city have inaugur-
ated toward the observance of the excellent
custom of providing of making this cleaner and
more beautiful city,
Now, THEREFORE, l. Fred Thiel, mayor of the city of
Ritzvie, do hereby proclaim and designate Wednesday,
April 25th 1906, cleaning day in the city of Rizvilie
and earnestly recommend that citizens lend their
hearty aid and assistance in making this occasion fitting
indication OF the civic pride have in city Healthy
conditions and beautiful surroundings bespeak happy and
contented people, Everyone old young contribute
this end and the cooperation of all will quickly produce
other waste material within the city limits is hereby
pended for the day. FRED THIEL, Mayor
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
REAL ESTATE
AND
| NSU RANCE
HERE ARE A FEW
BARGAINS

One section we'll improved, over 400
acres IN wheat, good well, $35 per acre
good terms.
One-half section close to Odessa all un.
der cultivation. 100 acres in wheat. $40
per acre. good terms.
One.half section close to market. all un-
der cultivation, 100 acres in wheat,
good we'll and buildings. All machin-
cry, horses and every thing on the
place goes with it, $42 per acre. 5000
cash, balance good terms.
I have two we'll improved sections over
100 acres in wheat. One third crop
goes to buyer, only u miles to market
good well and buildings on place.
This is a snap. Price $40 per acre.
Here is a snap. u section only miles
from Ritzville and ; and u miles from
Wheatland we'll improved and 100 acres
in wheat goes to buyer. Only $3I.oo per
acre. n cash balance good terms.
Also two good sections within l and
Kmiles to market. 6zo acres in wheat
goes with place also good well and out
buildings and house also 900 fruit trees.
These two places must be sold together.
Price 5000 per acre $4,000. 90 cash
balance good terms.
A hundred and one other good places
for sale. also town property Of all des-
crpt,on. Come and see me at the
Adams County News building.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
acknowledgement.

At the home Of the groom's parents
MIR. and Mrs. r. A. Hoxey. in the north
part of the city, their son. Thomas. was
united in marriage to Miss Mary
Hollingsworth of Paha at 4.3o p. m. on
April I8. 1906. Rev. w. H. Harris. off
eating. The relatives were the only
guests present. After the wedding the
guests were served with a dinner at /
D. m. They will reside at Paha.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Licensed to Wed.

Matrimonial tickets were secured this
week by Daniel Cuenther and Sophia
Schultz; Chas. Estell and Ollie Graud-
staff; Fred Setback and Minnie Schell;
Thomas A. Hoxey and Mary l. Holdings
worth; L. c. Hubert and Susie Mary
Nicolls.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
LIST or LETTERS

Remaining unclaimed in the Post
Office at Ritzville. WASH. week ending
April "a, 1906:
Mrs. B. Scott, Mrs. Hubert HELENE.
Mrs. Flora Riley. Mrs. James McMillen.
Miss Ola Womack, H. c. Brown. Joe
Gallagher. Geo. W. Irving. c. F. Kauif.
man. Jacob Lraun.
Persons claiming the above will please
say Advertised" and give date Of this
list. JOHN F. lRBY. r. M.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Notice to Horse Owners.

The Black Percheon Stallion. Romu.
lus. and the mammoth Kentucky Jack,
will make the season of 1906 at the old
Galbreath stables IN Ritzville from
Thursday noon until Saturday evening
of each week on and after the 18th day
of April, 1906. Terms: single stand.
500; season $40 to insure foal, US
WILLIS & YORK.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Notice.

L. w. Ahern having purchased one.
half interest in Shire Stallion named
John the Shire" and will stand the same
for the season. on Monday, Tuesday and
Wedne sday's at l.. w. Ahern's farm, 6K
miles north of Ritzville, and Thursday.
Fridays and Saturdays at Ritzvllle
Wash.
LA FRENz & AHRRM.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Auction Sale.

There will be public auction sale Of
farm stock, machinery, and everything
used on a ranch at the farm Of Lee
Breese. 4 miles east of Iona eleven miles
notheast OF Ritzville, and and n miles
southeast of Keystone on Monday. April
a, 1906. beginnin g at 10 o'clock.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Northern Pacific vs.. RitzvilIe

The merry.so.round performance at
the ball park last Sunday afternoon
opened at the usual hour ending in favor
of Ritzville. I7too. Dirstine Of Lind
and Hamilton twirled for Ritzville. One
Of the visiting players was seriously in
jured in sliding into Irby on third base.
Halvorson. the local catcher, secured a
broken finger.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that unless all
the dogs in the City Of Ritzville have tags
on by the first day of May, 1906, the mar
shall will impound the same in accord
ance with the city ordinance. Kindly
procure your dog licenses from the city
clerk.
G.. Z. LOWELL,
City Clerk.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18

Economy is the key to success.
There is no better time 70 economic
than right now. Come and see, and we
will tell you by locking over the As
founding Bargains We are offering. First
come. first served.-At the Boston Store.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Zent Investment CO.
1923 Ransoms Bldg.
WalIa WalIa, Wash.

No. 4o8-Twenty acres irrigated land,
fine soil, four miles out, good house and
other buildings. IS acres alfalfa, orchard
of $50 trees. good school close, Fine
home. Price $500. easy terms.
No. Io8-Threc sections of land in
klickitat county on new railroad. All
good wheat land. Running water. Price
IS per acre.
No. 438--Five acres fine land, sub-irri-
gated. Good orchard, house, barn and
other buildings, school. electric lights
and telephone. Price $1,000, easy terms.
No. 383-Fifteen acre tract close to
Walla Wala. Beautiful valley home.
All can be irrigated. Decided water right
for lrrigating. Rich soil. good new house.
barn and other buildings. Will sell for
$4,000, easy terms OF trade for wheat land
For further particulars address,
TENT INVESTMENT CO.,
1923 Ransome Bldg.
Walla Walla, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-04-18
Leans vs.. Fats.

The lean and fats will play four inning.
next Friday. April 10. for the benefit Of
the public library. The following is the
lineup of the teams:
Leans: w. c. Reeder, first base; W
H. Martin. left field: Geo.F. Christensen
catcher; Rasty Irby. pitcher; c. E. Nc
Clure. second base; Chas. Ulm. short
stop; W. R. Cunningham. center field
OR. Holcomb, right field; ]. d. Bassett
third base.
Fats. A. F. Rosenod. center field
Rev. Harris. right field; John Irby. left
field; VIM. Johnson. catcher; F. E. Rob
bins. shortstop; Fred Shepley. pitcher
w. r. Chittenden. first base; w. J. Ben
nington. second base; F. r. Burroughs
third base.
At the conclusion Of the game thu
Preachers and Teachers will play five
inning game against the High Schoo
team. The first game will be called al
z o'clock. Admission IS and IS cents
Come and enjoy an afternoon Of fun.