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The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
BEAT
PLUCkY VICTIM.

Two highwaymen administered Sc
we're beating to Jacob M. Mcclure last
night at the corner of Fourth and
Howard streets because he was plucky
enough to show fight when they went
through his pockets. One OF the men
grabbed Mcclure by the throat while
the other beat him on the head with
a brick, inflicting severe lacerations
of the scalp.
Mcclure is a recent arrival from
Toledo, Ohio. coming to this city by
way of Los Angeles several days ago
Ne took room at the University
Lodging House. S43 Howard street.
While on his way to the place last
night the hold-up occurred.
Mcclure says one Of the men held
revolver to his head and commanded
him to throw up his hands The other
began to search him, when he showed
fight, whereupon the footpads assailed
him. The highwaymen took $2.40 In
coin and gold-filled watch from him.
Mcclure was taken to the Central
Emergency Hospital by friends. De-
tective o'Dea was detailed to find the
highwaymen. Mcclure gives good
description of them, saying that both
were medium sized and attired In gray
suits and soft hats.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
TROUBLES DUE To
MOTHER-|N-LAW.
Nellie Delyenthal Tells in
Divorce Court of Alleged
Cold Hearted Treatment

The Delventhal divorce case, in
which Edward NJ. Delventhal. a plum
ber. is seeking to secure a divorce
from Nellie Delventhal without the ne
cessity of paying the alimony she asks,
was concluded yesterday and taken
under advisement by Judge Trout.
Mrs. Annie Delventhal. the mother of
the husband who says he is so much
abused, appeared in the testimony yes
terday in the case as the cold-hearted
slayer of affection. taking her son from
the weeping, heart-Droken wife.
Mrs. Nellie Delventhal told of calling
on her mother-in-law at the latter s
home, and described a scene in which
she pictured herself as kneeling at the
elder woman's feet, pleading and beg
ging for the return of her husband
Mrs Delventhal. the. younger also
claimed that her husband wrote
her letter to the effect that he would
never have given her up If she had
Ion testified that Mrs. Delventhal called
at his Office to get him to intercede in
her behalf.
Judge Graham yesterday granted
Lucy Hewson a divorce from Alfred H
Hewson. a boatswain in the navy
whom his wife charged with spending
all his time on shore in one long round
Of drunken festivities. She also
claimed that he had deserted her year
and a half ago.
Melissa Smith was given a divorce
from John Henry Smith in Judge Mu-
raskey's court on the ground Of failure
to provide.
Edna Van Winkle has filed suit fol
divorce from Ben Van. Wrinkle on the
grounds of desertion and cruelty She
says he was drunk on their weddfne
day, and that he made her get UP and
cook dinner while she was sick with
the smallpox.
Others asking divorces are Frank A
Scherf from Alice Scherf on the ground
of desertion; Lillian Law from Joseph
w. Law, desertion; Ernest. d. Fell from,
Augusta A. M. Fell, cruelty; Irna L
Reichling from Albert H. Reichling
adultery; and Ethel O'Brien from Ed
ward A. O'Brien. intoxication.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

route OF the road. but the COMMITTEES
decided that this would be insufficient
10 determine the amount OF damagal
the changes OF grades would occasion.
The committee thereupon directed
Marcel Cert. attorney for the company.
to have the company's engineers pre-
pare a profile map showing the changes
in the grades which will be necessitat-
ed by the construction OF the road.
After the map Is filed the City Ensi-
neer will be called upon to verify the
grade changes. and upon these the
damages will be calculated and as
Sessed-
ing OF the franchise was fled by prop
erty owners on Mississippi and Texas
streets immediately north OF Twenty
third street.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
CHANGE IN GRADES
MUST Be SHOWN.

The public utilities committee of the
Board of Supervisors held a conference
yesterday relative to the petition of
the Western Pacific Railway Company
for franchise to operate a steam rail-
road from the water front near Twenty
fifth street through the Potrero hills
to Eighth and Brannan streets. A
number of protesting property owners
represented by E d. Sullivan opposed
the petition on the ground that the
road would damage their holdings.
The company had previously submit
ted blue print showing the proposed
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

silver spoon marked 'Delmonico' and
her hat and gloves. together with other
wearing apparel thrown every which
wav and she. this plaintiff, in a
drunken stupor, from which this de-
fendant was unable to arouse her
Despite the alleged intemperate
habits of his wife, Hanley declares that
he was willing to forgive her and on
December 27, 1905, when he returned
to their home at 2712 Howard street
and learned that she had taken her
children and various articles OF cloth
ing and gone to her mothers home on
Alabama street. he went sthither and
begged her to return and followed TINS
pleading with subsequent entreaties
araIlv and in writing, in WHICH he
made offerings of forgiveness and OF
future love, affection and consideration.
due a dutiful wife, but Mrs. Hanley re-
fused to listen to his earnest prayers.
when it came to his knowledge later,
as he alleges, that his wife had been
untrue to him, and, as-his cross-com-
nIatnt sets forth, had involved her name
with that of Young Loaiza, the hus-
bands forbearance ceased and he lett
his home. He endeavors in his cross
complaint to trace his wife's relations
with Young Loaiza up to as late
date as September 1 of this year and
prays that the court grant him an
interlocutory decree of divorce and the
custody of the minor children.
Mrs Hanley was formerly Miss
Louise Morrell and married Harry Han
ley in this city In October, 1901 There
are two children, Robert f. Haley
and Morrell c. Han1ey.
According to Mrs. Hanley her hus-
band is earning salary of $3.50
month, of which she asked the court
to award her a monthly allowance OF
frx~ {xrf 81 ton.
of the community property, the prin-
cipa1 asset of which she claims is
block of stock of the Wells Fargo
Nevada National Bank. now held by
her husband. The latter in his prayer
for relief, other than already stated.
asks the court to award all the COM
munity property to him along with
his divorce.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
TERMS JUDGE MORE
THAN A FATHER.

Assurance that he is more than a
father" to an 1s-year- old Italian lad,
to whom he showed leniency in bur-
glary case on the lads plea that he
be allowed his release on probation,
was received yesterday by Judge Law
lor in a. letter written by the boy, who
declares that his former statements
now makes are the truth, wrung from
him by. kindness.
The boy was arrested on a charge of
robbing a collection box in a church.
and gave his name as Saragoze De-
nitric. He was found guilty of bur-
glary in the second degree, but was
granted a release until references given
by him as to character could be looked
up. His story was of wealthy uncle
in Rome and influential friends in sew
eral other places in Italy.
In the letter the boy says:
With these few lines / come to beg
pardon for not having told everything
honestly. butAit was not through mean
my my parents would find out. and was vas
greatly ashamed of being convicted in
this city. When / was arrested my
head became confused The reason was
that had written to Italy and also to
monk, the Superior of the Francis
cans Order of Fruitvale, Oakland For
more certainty you can inquire about
me, ana he is lkely TO nave cert1n-
cate from my bisnop in Italy, as
know many priests there because was
going to enter the priesthood. but later
could not and was very sorry. But it
is necessary that / should tell the truth
to you for you are more than a father
to me My name is not Seragoze, but
Miiardi Domenico, and not born in Ma
pies but in Reggie, Calabria, at which
place + give you two addresses to
which you can write. / have also an
uncle. but don't know his present ad-
dress. Begging your pardon again, as
do not know the law.
MILARDI DOMENICO.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
SUES FoR UNION CARD.

Thomas Berkeley has brought suit
In the Justices Court against the
Building Trades Council. the Interna-
tional Association of Bridge and Iron
Workers No. 7S and the officers of the
latter union for card in the union or
the return OF SIS, which he alleges that
he paid to the secretary for it's issu-
ance-
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
AUDITOR FILES THE CITy's
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Statement shows the Total Assessed
Valuation of the County AGgre-
gates the sum of $376, l3S,737.


gates the sum of $376, LBS, ,737.
The regular annual financial report
of the City and County Of San Francis
co was filed yesterday with the Board
OF Supervisors by Auditor Horton. The
report shows the following valuations
for assessment purposes:
Real estate other than city and town
lots, sz34,154.o42; improvements. $4s,-
52S,230; city and town lots. s2,92S, 10;
improvements thereon, $721,250; per-
sonal property, $6S,322.510; money and
solvent credits. $20,312.43o; miscellan-
eous property. s170.565; grand total.
s376,1Ss.737; value of mortgages, deeds
of trust and other debt obligations,
$60.s4s.124.
The total amount of municipal bonds
outstanding is $4,56s,60o. The cash in
the city treasury applicable to pay
ment of Indebtedness amounts to s442,-
262.26, leaving a net bonded debt of
s4.l26,S3775. The total tax rate is
s1,7sS. of which 47.6 cents is for State
purposes and sl,322 the levy for the
city.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
WORKS CHECK GAME IN NAPA.

NAPA, Sept. Is.-A stranger who
gave the name Of J. R. Dixon worked
a check game in Napa late yesterday
afternoon and now Sheriff Dunlap is
looking for him. He drew checks on
the James H Goodman bank. where
il was said he had no funds
CABLES MONEY TO cEuE.-washington
Sept l9.-The National Red Cross Sociery to-
day cablec $4,000 10 Chile earthquake sufferers.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
Resigns Task Of
Methodist
Rev. w. C. Evans Ac-
cepts Offer to Become
Presiding Elder.

TOPEKA, Sept. 19-Rev. William
Copeland Evans, pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church in Topeka
for the past two years, has resigned
the task of rebuilding the Methodist
churches in the devastated city of San
Francisco. and conserving the interests
of Methodism in that locality
He has been appointed presiding ell
der in that district. Dr. Evans and his
wife are in California now on a vaca-
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
PLAsTERER FALLs no DEATH.

John Jefferies, plasterer. was found
dead yesterday morning in vacant lot
at the corner OF Valencia street and Du-
boce avenue. He had fallen from the
sidewalk. a distance of hfteen feet, to
the ground below and fractured his
skull A Coroner's jury held an IN
quest and found that the owner of the
lot was guilty OF criminal careiessness
ip not placing a fence or railing in
front of his >propertysto prevent such
accidents Jefferies was seventy five
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

COMMERCIAL AGENT rLL--Paris. Sept. 10.
Milton NJ Price. the commercial agent OF the
United States at Jeres de Ia FrOntera. Spain. is
dangerously III here.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

Redfern. Warner ana R. & G. Corsets: fun
stock: corsets fitted at 9os Ellis ST, near an =
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

The Myself Rollins Co., - Clay ST., mr..
the ferry. Practical printers an book
binders; efficient service. right prices.s
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

GOVERNMENT BUYS srLvER.-wasbinr-
ton. Sept l9.-The Director OF the Mint TO-DAY
purchased 100000 ounces Of fine silver, one half
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

r AlNC 0 ATS and
UMBRELLAS. The rainy
season will soon be here.
e We are well prepared to
meet your needs. Exclu-
sive agents for Mandel-
berg's London Storm Goats
and the Gorham Silver
Company's Umbrellas.
Bullock @ Jones Co.
Van Ness at Eddy
Mems Custom Merchant
Furnishing Shirt Tailoring
Dept. Dept. Dept.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

Werner Bros,
Expert watchmakers and jewelers., 21O6
Fillmore, bet. California & Sacramento .
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

Bills OF Lading and Negotiable Paper
OF every description replaced by
Bond OF The Mcfrop0lffan Surety
Company OF New York. Contract. Jlf-
oicial and Fidelity Bonds. JUDSON
BRUSIE, Manager, Room 10, Ferry
building. D. W. CARMICHAEL CO.,
IN" & a. ts fe t-t. 4 fe st.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20
MARCHAND'S

To Our Friends and Patrons: Mar
~<hand's Will resume business again nj
l424 McAlltsfer St, between Pierce aud
Scott, Friday evening, Sepfember 2Isf.
at o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1906-09-20

Eyes I.named by Dust and smoker
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-10-03

Dakota county, Nebraska, September
Is, 1873, being % years Of age. He
received a high school education,
afterwards entering the Iowa College
of Law department of Drake Univers.
ity, Des Moines, Iowa, one of the lesd-
ing colleges and law schools Of the
Middle West.
He graduated with honors in May,
1900, at the age Of 81, aud was admit
ted to the bar OF the Iowa Supreme
court. Attracted by the great posi-
bilities OF the young state OF Wash
ington he came west in April, 1901
and was &C impressed with the state
that he filed on homestead in Adams
county three days after his arrival.
He was admitted to the bar of the
Warrington Supreme court in Jan.
uary, 1902, and opened an Office in
Ritzvills the following June To
prove his further faith and perma.
nency OF his residence here he mar.
risd a Washington girl two years ago.
W. 7. Warren, present judge Of the
Superior court, gave him the appoint
nent OF Court Commlssioner in Jan.
uary, 1905, and he has capably filled
the position since,
Possessed Of q keen perception Of
right and wrong and a high moral
sense Of justice he has all the necss-
sary qualifications for the conduct oil
the prosecuting attorneys Office.
Mr.. Rathbun possesses an sffable
and pleasant disposition and is out
spoken on oil public questions. Since
coming to Ritzville he has made
many friends in both . social and
business way. He wishes to meet all
the voters before election. His officee
are rooms 6 and 7, second floor OF the
Gritman building.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-10-03
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
PASSED BY THE
ADAMS COUNTY REPUBLICANS
Investigation of Trusts Commended -Endorse-
ment Of Railroad Commission Bill and Direct
Primary lawful Confidence Is
Expressed in Candidates.

Following is the platform upon which the candidates
of the Republican party before the people for election
and upon which they must stand if elected
RESOLVED, That we re-afirm allegiance to the
principles of the Republican party and express conf
dence that the party which has carried the country through
the stress of fifty years and has placed upon the
books so many beneicent laws will be equal all the
crises of the future.
We especially commend the able, fearless and honest
administration of Republican President Theodore
Roosevelt and pledge the support of the people whom
we now represent in all his efforts for the promotion of
honest legislation.
We also especially commend the thoroughness of his
investigation into the affairs of the beef trust and feel
dent that in this we'll other investigations which
he has instituted for the good of the people, his efforts will
be crowned with lasting
Resolved That heartily endorse the administration
of Governor Albert E. Mead and the actions of the last
State legislature We regard much of the legislation
passed by that session of value to the state and
county, and we would especially endorse the Railroad
Commission BILL for which the people of this county have
abored for many years. and which promises to be of
very great benefit to the citizens of Washington
Resolved That instruct the delegates to the State
convention to vote the denomination of the three pres
ent Judges of the Supreme Court and that instruct
the State Legislature if elected
for proper State Bank Inspection BILL for Direct Pri-
mary Election law and for such may be
sary to strengthen the present Railroad Commission
Resolved, That express confidence in the men
nominated for the places county ticket and urge all
citizens of Adams county to give them their and
hearty support.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-10-03
Proposed Amendment to the
Constitution.
STATE OF WARRINGTON,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

~,
70 whom it may concern-In obedience to an
ACT Of the legislature approved March 3D.. Is,H
emitted as foil rvs: An act to provide IN
votinR on constitutional amendment ut the
g eans election to be held on November 9Th.
iWo, amending the state constitution 81 the
STATE STAT Of Washington relative to water and
water Rights" There lie herewith pubiished
lor the consideration of the voters OF the stste
ot washington the following amendment to
.he constitution OF said state, article XXI, sec.
ton of the constitution OF the state Of Wssh.
ihgton shall be amended to read as follows:
Artlcle NAl section one ~ The use of
the waters OF this state for Irrigation MINING.
Misunderstanding. purposes and for the removal
use" w NSe" Puoic
That there shall be printed on all ballots.
provided for the said election, the words .Eor
proposed amendment to article XXI, section
!. The use OF the waters of this state for
irrigation, mining, manufacturing Durnoses
ana Tor the removal Of timber products shall be
deemed public use;" Against the proposed
the constitution which reads: Section i, The
use OF the waters Of this state for Irrigation.
mining. manufacturing purposes and Tor the
r removal OF timber products shall be deemed
In testimony whereof hsye hereunto set mi
ingtOn.
Done at Olympia this first day of August.
A. ID. 1906.
Estate Seal1
SAM H. NICHOLS
Secretary of State for the State of
Washington.
To THE VoTERs--YOu are hereby adyised to
place an after the question: "For the
Amennmeht, ETC.. or against the Amend
ment,' etc., as the case may be 30 as to express
more clearly your affirmative or negative vote.
SAM H. NICHOLS,
secretary OF State.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-10-03
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR ADAMS COUNTY
In the I'M Matter Of the Estate of Clark casweI

In the Matter OF the Estate of Clark CssWell
an Insane PersOn-Urder.
This matter coming on to be heard this nth
day OF August. 1906, upon the petition OF Loui {
Caswell. guardian OF the person and estate Of
Clark Caswell. All insane person, for the prfvi.
lege and license to sell an improved hOmestesd
entry upon the west half Of the north west
quarter, and the west half OF the sOuth West
quarter OF section ten (l0), township ffteen H51
north, range thirty-six (3G) Z. W. M, situated
IN Adams county, Washington, OF which ths
SAID Clark Csswell owns only the right Of reiin
punishment and the improvements thereon.
consisting OF u house. barn, Outbui.dings fenc.
ing Oh the whole tract aud 80 acre. pIowiur
thereon. and the Court being fully advised III
the premises, "
II is Therefore Ordered, That the O. Louis
Caswell, guardian Of the person and tate OF
clark Caswell, an insane person, give ! office.
IN some newspaper OF general circuls on IN
the county OF Adams. in said state, OF his phil
cation TO sell said right Of relinquishment and
The improvements thereon. for three weel b..
fore Friday. the I'D day OF September, 1905. al
Voclock m, when LEGATION will be
heard at the court honse in RitzviIie. ADAM
county, state of Washington, at which time and
place all persons interested therein shOW csuae
why the prayer of the said petition should moi
be granted.
1906. " ""s"s''
g. W. RhTHBUN,
ington.
[seall o. R. HOLCOMB,
Attorney Tor Petitioner.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-10-03
SHERIFF'S SALE.

State of Washington, I ss. Sheriffs Office
County of Adams, go Ritzville. Wash
By virtue of All execution issued out of the
honorable Superior court of Spokane county
on the "a day OF June, 1906, by the clerk thereof
in the case of German American State Bank,
q corporation versus Grain Belt Land and
Townsite Company, corporation, No. 1897,
and to me as sheriff directed and delivered:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That will
proceed tc sell to the highest bidder for cash,
within the hours prescIi bed by law for shcriff's
sales, to-wit: At 10 o'clock a. IN. on the eth
day of October, A. D., 1906, before the court
house door of said Adams county, in the state
of Washington. all the right, title and interest
of the said Grain Belt Land and Townsite CO.,
corporation, in and to the following described
property, tO-wit:
The southwest quarter (swl4) OF section one,
III in township sixteen [16l north, of range
thirty five 1851 W NJ, and known MS berry
City" in Adams county, Wash , levied on AS
the property Of Grain Belt Land and Townsite
Company, a corporation, to- satisfy judgment
amounting to Ten Hundred and Ninety.three
[lO93l Dollars, in favor of German American
State Bank, 4 corporation, of Ritzville Wash
ingtOn. and cost OF suit.
Dated this 25th day of September, 1906.
4. ID. gibson. sheriff
Adams county, Washington.
Gent Il Lowell, attorneys for plaintiff, First
National Bank, RitZville, Wash.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-10-03
Republican Appointments Made.

The following appointments have been
made by Chairman J. M. Bennington of
the Republican County Central CON-
mittee:
Secretary of the County committee
w. r. Kennedy, Ritzville.
Executive committee-D. A. Scott
W. ]. Lansing and VIM. o. Lewis, Ritz.
vile; M. L. Schermerhorn. Lind; A. o.
Lee. Cunningham; Geo. A. Metz, Hat.
ton; Gale Smith. Washtucna.
Advisory committee. J. Merriman
Lind: G. W. Bassett, Washtucna; W. J..
Hsrter. Hatton; N. E. Irby. Cunning.
ham; ]. E. Prouty. John F. Irby. E. A.
Davis. w. R. Cunningham. w. ]. Ben
nington. W. R. Peters and Henry Ros
ensH. Ritzville.
Finance committee-O. H. Greene,
chairman; W. X. Kennedy. W. o. Lewis.
The members of the County Central
committee are as follows:
Ritzville No. 1, H. E Hill; No. 2. A. G.
Hinckley; No. 3. D. A. Davenpy.
Washtucna No. I, ]. W. Sitton; No. 2.
G.. w. Bassett.
Lind No. 1. W. A. Swarts; No. 2
Fred H. Haupt.
Fletcher-W. F. Beal, Washtucna.
Cow Creek-C. o. Meesner. Lantz.
Palouse-Al ]. Hooper. Hooper.
Fairview-Jas. S. McComb. Lind.
Menno-Henry J. ALERT. Memo.
Tabor-M. w. Anthony. Weber.
Graedel-C. H. Schroeder, Krupp.
McQueen-S. A. Fulquartz, Keystone.
Hatton-F. North Clark, Hatton.
Billington-W. H. Hodson, Hamlet,
Cunningham-U. F. Edgecomb.
Newland-Ed Jay.
WillIs-Jos. A. Lamb. Ritzville.
Gsrnan-J. P. Koch. Ritzville.
Paha-R. L. Parker.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1906-10-03
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the Superior Court OF the State of Wash
ington, for the County of Adams.
In the matter of the estate OF Notice of Settle
JACOB J. RUMMEL, ment of Final
DeceasedS Account.
Notice is hereby given that John Dewalt, eX-
ecutor OF the last will and testament of Jacob
J. Rummel, deceased, has rendered and pre-
sented for settlement to. and filed in the SUPP
rior Court OF Adams county, State OF Washing
ton, his final account as such executor; and
that Friday, the 26th day of October, 1906,
being II day of Il regular session OF our said Su
peror Court, at o'clock p. M, at the court
room OF our said Superior Court, in the city of
kitzville. in said Adams county, has been duly
appointed by our said Superior Court. for the
settlement of the said final account, at which
time and place any person interested in said
estate may appear and file his exceptions in
writing to the final account, and contest the
same.
WITNESS, W. T. Warren, Judge OF our said
Superior Court, and the seal OF said Court here
unto affixed, this 2oth day of September 1906
tsEALl GEO. f. CHRISTENSEN,
Clerk of our said Superior Court,
By X. G. HOLCcMB, Deputy