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Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
THEODORE THE MtDDlER.


Parsons Magazine, for January, has
the following article by James Creel-
man, on Theodore the Meddler:"
"The president who destroyed the
Northern Securities merger, forced
the meat packers to abandon their
denominations, got the Panama canal
work under way, brought about the
regulation of railroad rates by the gov
eminent, secured the conviction of two
corrupt United States Senators, drove
the land thieves of the west and the
postoffice thieves of the east to the bar
of justice, made war on railroad rebaters,
forced the Standard Oil barons to ac-
count for their crimes in court, and
began relentless Investigations into the
business methods of the mightiest in
dustrial corporations in the country is
the same man who, as cowboy in the
Bad Lands, looked into the muzzles of
two revolvers and knocked down the
obscene ruffian who held them, uncar-
''The man who as police commission
er, governor and civil service commits
sioner defied boss or party control in
the discharge of his duties is no differ
ent from the man who has refused to al
low the great private corporations to con-
troll the national government. The SOL
der who forced his volunteer regiment
through the inactive ranks of regular
representative because without direc-
tion-in order to lead charge on the
Spanish trenches is one with the states
man who interviewed to end the war be-
tween Russia and Japan. The leader
who calls for a national tax on inherit
ance as reasonable means of check
ing overgrown fortunes, and distribut-
ing the burdens of taxation, is identical
with the private citizen who has always
believed in national income tax and
has made no secret of his hope that
some day the supreme court may re-
verse the decision that has temporarily
shut the door of hope to the income
takers.
Theodore Roosevelt has changed
very little-those who have known him
and his ideas and purposes during his
whole public career will bear witness
to that-but the great masters of cor
porate power and financial and political
intrigue have at last given up hope of
molding him to their will.
"Mr. Morgan knowns that he can go
to the White House today and be as
welcome as Chief Stone of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, but not
any more welcome. Mr.. Rockefeller
knows that he can get as fair, but no
fairer, hearing from the president as
can John Mitchell of the United Mine
Workers.
'The president has stuck to the idea
(which he uttered on a railroad train in
California two years ago:
"What message shall take-te Or
gained laborH,. asked one of bis heart
lest supporters.
Take this message to organized
labor he said, clinching his hand and
leaning forward. 81 intend to give
square deal to organized labor and to
unorganized labor and to capital, too"
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

In commenting on the Roosevelt
Third Term" movement, the platform
of which he published in his last week s
issue, the editor of the Lind Leader
says: "The Leader does not favor this
movement and does not feel disposed to
support it. With the completion of his
present term Mr.. Roosevelt will have
served two terms as president. Ac-
cording to established precedent he
should then step down and out" We
hardly agree with the brother. In the
first place, viewed from the "estab-
lished precedent" standpoint, it is not
his second term in the meaning of that
precedent. But even if it is, if the peo-
pie all over the country really desire
Mr.. Roosevelt to accept another term
as president he has no right, as a pub
lic-spirited American with the good of
his country at heart, to refuse. IfThe-
odore Roosevelt had always been
guided, in his official acts as president,
by established precedent" many of
the reforms he has inaugurated-some
of which have been enacted into law
and many more to be by him intro
duced-would never have seen the light
of day. The corporate-owned, dead
in-the-shell senate is a fair example of
the practical workings of established
precedent. 1t is universally recog-
nized that Theodore Roosevelt is the
only president we have had in recent
years who has had the courage to "do
things" regardless of precedent" be
it established or otherwise, and his sue
cessor, if not he, must be man of his
type-forceful, honest, energetic and
fearless. The people will be satisfied
with no experiments" or substitutes.
His successor must and will be man
who has demonstrated, by actual serv-
ice, his fitness for Roosevelt's place,
and there is but one man in the public
life of this country today who can in
any way measure up to this standard.
That man is William H. Taft, secretary
of war.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
TENT & LOWELL,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE

OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR ADAMS
COuSTY-ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY Dis.
TRIBUTION SHOULD NOT BE MADE.
In. the matter OF the Estate of Lucinda p.
Greene, Deceased.
1t appearing 10 the court by the petition.
duly verified, OF the administrator with the
will annexed of said estate. that the final &C.
count in said estate is ready for settlement and
all the property in said estate is ready to be
distributed according to the terms OF the will
heretofore fled
Now, therefore it is hereby ordered and de-
creed that all persons interested in said estate
shall be and appear at the court house In Ritz
18th day Of January, 1877, then and there to show
cause, II any they have, why all the property
belonging to the estate OF Lucinda P. Greene,
deceased, shall not be distributed according to
this court. JOHN TRUAX,
TENT LOWELL Court Commissioner.
Attorneys for Petitioner. 1-2O7
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
Advertisement for Bids.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received at the Office of the city
clerk in Ritzville, Washington, up to
and including Tuesday, the 9Th day of
January, 1907, at the hour of 5 O'Clock
p. M, for the drilling of 10-inch well
on the property of the city of Ritzville,
situated on the fiat in Ritzville, Wash
ington, to depth of not to exceed
three hundred 5000 feet, said bids to
specify the amount per foot for drilling
the first so feet and each so feet there
after, the council reserving the right to
reject any and all bids.
1-2-07 C. E. LOWELL, City Clerk.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

There is a current rumor that Sem
ators Piles and Ankeny decided to
recommend the appointment of one
Martin Cameron as receiver of the
United States land office at North
Yakima, but on the way to the White
House they forgot the name of the
man. At last accounts, it is said,
neither Senator had been able to re-
call the candidates name. 1t is "cinch"
that Mr.. Cameron is not from Seattle.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
1927
SUMMONS.


In the Superior Court OF tbs State of Wash.
ingtou, in and for Adams County,
&c rye II. Justice, Plaintiff.
Vs.
] +. Justice, samuel Justice
Thomas Justice. William
HenryJustice. Charlotte Jane
Justice. Ida May Justice, ROs-
eta Justice. Homer Justice.
and Martha Justice, Defend 4
ants.
The State Of Washington to the said per,on.
or parties unknown. claiming any right, title.
estate, lien or interest in the real estate
described in the complaint herein:
1ou are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after date of the frst publication of
ire summons, to-wit. within sixty days after
the 18th day of December, 1906 and defend the
above entitled action in the above entitled
Court, and answer the complaint OF plaintiff.
and serve copy of your answer upon The
undersigned attorneys for plaintiff az their
once below stated and in case of your failure
SO TO do, Judgment will be rendered apainst
you according to the demand of the COMPLAINT
which has been filed with the Clerk Of the
above named Court, Vi '"e
The object of the above action In to ouiat
TUE in pf1intih to the following described
real estate: The Southwest quarter of aect;on
ten (l0) Township eighteen iIS), Range thirtv
one oil, 4. W. NJ. Adams county, WAshincton
TENT d LOWELL,
r. o. Address. Ritaviile. Washington. i.so.7
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

An exchange says that there is plenty
of "oil' in Alberta. We have noticed
that. In this country it is sometimes
used for fuel, but in Alberta it seems
to be used for food; at all events every
real estate man that comes down here
has plentiful supply on his tongue.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR ADAMS
COUNTY-ORDER To SHOW CAUSE WHY Dis
TRiBUTIoN SHOULD Not BE MADE.
In the Matter of the Estate of Nelson Henry
Greene Deceased.
1t appearing to the court by the petition.
duly verified of the executors of said estate
that the final account in said estate is ready
for settlement aud all the property in said es-
tate is ready to be distributed according to the
terms of the will heretofore tiled;
Now. therefore. it is hereby ordered and de-
creed that all persons interested in said estate
shall be aud appear at the court house in Ritz
vile, Adams county, Washington, Monday. the
7th day of January, 1907. then and there to show
cause II any they have. why all the property
belonging to the estate Of Nelson II Greene,
deceased, shall not be distributed according to
this court. JOHN TRUAX,
Court Commissioner.
TENT & LOWELL,
Attorneys for Petitioner. 1-2-07
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

OHIttU SIHIts I1HIIu VnICt,
Spokane Falls, Wash. December i, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final proof in support of her claim
and that said proof will he made before
j.. l.. Cross United States Commissioner for
the Eastern District of Washington, at Ritz
vile. washington on February 6, 1907, viz:
MARY klNCAID, who made homestead entry
No 1888 August 70. 1901 for lots !, 2 and 8, and
4. W. M
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivate u.
of said laud, viz:
John M Angel, Adam ". ANGEL, on JEFF.
fries and Carl Weldsandt, all of Ritzville,
washington. HAL J. COLE Register.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at sp 'kane Falls. Washington,

Land Office at SIP ,kane Falls. Washington.
December 1906
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has died notice of his intention
to make final proof In support Of his claim.
AND that said proof will be made before S, ID.
Douglas, county clerk and clerk of the Superior
court OF Adams County, at Ritzville. Washing
ton, on February 6. 1907, viz: John j. Schrim-
sner. who made homestead entry No. 1882.
MAY 20, 1901 for the nwZ section rs, township
II n, range 36 4. W. N.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
OF said land, Wis:
Edward Einnel, Frank Telaski. William Jones
all OF wheatland, Wash, and Vernon f;iaseocI
OF Harrington.
HAL J. COLE. Register.
f-o3.7
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
Advertised Letter List.

Remaining unclaimed in the Post
Office at Ritzville, WASH, week ending
December, 20, 1906:
Proctor, Mrs. Alex.
Warren, Mrs. J. w.
Bubb, F. w.
Scknerkenberger, Geo.
Schoeb, Joseph.
Persons claiming the above will please
say advertised" and give date of this
list. JNo. F. IRBY, P. M.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con.
tains Honey and tar is especially ap-
propriate for children, no opiates OF
poisons of any character, conforms to
the conditions of the National Pure
Food and Drug Law, June 80, 1906.
For Group, whooping cough, etc. 1t
expels coughs and colds by gently NOV
ing the bowels. Guaranteed. Sold by
Domain Drug Co.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

In view of the fact that the railroad
companies. promptly informed the
Interstate Commerce Commission that
they would at once break the fuel
famine in Minnesota and the two
Dakotas, when called upon to do SO at
the Minneapolis session of the Com
mission, the inference is that they
were in position to do this at any
time previously. The Commission did
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Spokane Falls. Wash. :,


Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress Of
June B. 1873. entitled, AN act for the sale of
timber lands in the States OF California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended TO all the Public Land States by act
OF August 1882 JACOB HARDER of Kahlolus
County OF franklin, State of Washington, has
this day filed in this office his sworn statement
NO 1865, for the purchase Of Sc "A, section IA,
township 10 II range 81 + W. NJ. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes. and to establish his claim
10 said land before J. l.. Cross, U. 5. Commits
sioner for eastern district of Washington, at
kitzville, Wash. OIL Friday. the 4th day OF
January 1907.
lie names as witnesses: John J. KanzIer.
Joseph Silva ana John BOdin of Ritzyjlle.
wash. and Joseph Tavers, of sprague, Wash.
ANY ana all persons claiming adversely the
lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said 4th
day OF January, 1907.
HAL J. cole, Register.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior, Land Office at
Spokane Falls. WASH. December q, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has lied notice Of his intention
and that said proof will be made before j. L
Cross, s. Commissioner for eastern district
OF Washington, at Riizville, Wash, on March
8, 1907. viz John Schroer, who made entry
No. 1886. Nov l, 1900. for the N !, SEX,
sW u. section 26. township II n, range 81 T.
WI
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Frank H. Benge of Lantz, Wash, John Bar
ker of Lantz, WASH, Charles Weisner OF Wash.
tucna, WASH. and Joseph Ingram OF Lantz.
Wash. HAL COLE,
$50 OF Register
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

Regarding the proposed increase of
the salaries of members of congress,
an exchange remarks that if a plan
could be evolved to pay them according
to the work they actually do, some of
them would owe the government money
at the close of their terms. There is a
good deal of truth in this.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

Col. Henry Watterson, of the Louis
vile Courier-Journal, complains that
there is something wrong with the
government of the United States.
Maybe there is, but the fact that there
has been something wrong with the
government of the United States ever
since Col. Watterson came into it has
tendency to make us trifle more
skeptical than we otherwise would be.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Oulttu states Lana Omce,
Spokane Falls, Wash, December "a, 1906.
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his mention
to make final proof In support Of his claim,
and that said nroof will be made before S. D,
Douglas. County Clerk and Clerk OF the Supe-
rior Court of Adams County. at Ritzville,
Washington. on February g. 1907, viz Ella l..
Bradley. who made homestead entry No 1851
August Is. 1871, for the n NV u M NE n
section 10. Township 20 North. Range 81 E.W NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land viz:
Lee Lavender Of Ritzville, WASH, W. s. Egg
hers OF Riizville, Wash, Henry Lavender OF
Wheatland, Wash and Charley Langenheder
OF Wheatland, Wash.
HAL J. COLE,
l-3OW Register.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

Senator LaFollette, of Wisconsin,
announces that he is in good fighting
condition. And, Judging the future by
the past, it is safe to assume that he
will do his share before the session is
over
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

Governor Vardeman, of Mississippi,
announces that he intends to thoroughly
probe the race riots in the state. In
view of the torrid character and ex-
tremely infammatory nature of some of
the governors recent remarks on that
subject it is not unlikely that he will
find it necessary to insert the official
probe rather deeply in Vardeman.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State of Washington, CO.
County of Adams, o.

State Of Washington, CO.
County of Adams,
In Superior Court, in Probate
In the matter OF the estate of MARY A.
MCCLURE. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed and has duly qualified as
Administration of the estate OF Mary A
Mcclure deceased and that creditors of said
estate may present their claims duly verified,
with proper vouchers. to the undersigned at
the Bank of Garfield, Garfield, Wash the
place for the transaction of the business OF
said estate, within one year from the first
publication hereof, to::wit: Within one year
from the 10th day Of December, 1906, or the
same will be forever barred.
Dated Ritzville, Washington, December 49,
1906
J. W. RAUDEBUsH. Attorney. 1897
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

AS generous as he is in praise, Will
liam Jennings Bryan still leaves the
impression that he could write better
message to Congress if the people
would only give him a chance.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
Department of the Interior, United Safes i,
Land Office,

CONIESI NOllCE.
Department Of the Interior, United Safes
Land Office,
Spokane, Wash Deem Der s, 1906
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Harry B. stoner, Contestant,
against John hacketorn. entry No. 1888, made
April IA, 1903, for u sW u 9 n Be 4. section
10, township Is, range 3S, by John Hacketorn.
cOntestee, in which 1t Is alleged that John
Hacketorn has failed to reside on said land and
failed to make necessary improvements as re-
CURED by law. For more than six months past
has failed to reside on same. His absence was
not due to employment in the army or navy in
any capacity during time OF war. Said par
ties are hereby notified to appear, resgSnd and
offer evidence touching said sifegation at 10
O'Clock a m. on February 5, 1907, before the
register aid receiver at the United States Land
once III Spokane, Wash.
The said contestant having. in a proper afii-
davit filed. set forth facts which show that
al er due diligence personal service OF this no.
tice can not be made, 1t IS hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication, HAL J. COLE,
''2SW Register.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

Some of the Arkansas newspapers
are carrying on quite heated discus
sion as to whether or not there is a
hell. This seems to us very foolish,
Any man who has EDITED newspaper
in Arkansas for two years ought to be
able to properly answer that question
without getting into controversy
about it.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

The first copper cent coined in the
United States mint has just been sold
to a curio hunter for 1872. 1t is one of
the few rare ones not in the possession
of Rockefeller or Morgan.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

Some people wrongly imagine that
there is nothing bigger than the "big
stick" we hear so much about. 1t is
not its bigness SO much as it's business
that cause certain people to fear it.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 2, 1907.

A new automobile is being constructed
which it's makers claim will make a
hit There is no doubt about that.
1t will perhaps make several.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
SUMMONS.
Wn. Frierkie. Plaintiff. }
vs..
Win. DOus. Defendant.

The State Of Washington to the said VIM.
Dous:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sky days after the date Of the first publication
of lhis summons, tO-wit: within sixty days
after the 5th day OF December, 1906 and defend
the above entitled action in the above en-
titlt1 court. and answer to the complaint Of
tneplaintif and serve copy OF your answer
his thce below stated; and in case of youS'
failiire 30 to do, judgment will be renderr
against you according 10 the demand of Ire
Complaint. which has been filed with
clerk Of said court. H.
Theobject Of this action is 20 secure judg-
ment sgaIpst the said Nm. Dous for the sum
of $42g 90 and attorneys fees and the Costs OF
this a,tion. for labor PEI formed and for serv-
ices rendered, for goods sold and delivered
and upon accounts which have been assigned
to said plaintiff. JOHN TRUAx,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Pos'otlice address: Ritzvile, Adams County,
Washington. 1-2307
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR
ADAMSCOUNTY,

IN THE oUFENIO OOUNI VT HE STAT L
OF WASHINGTON, IN AND FOR
ADAMS COUNTY.
In the matter of the ebtatel
of A. G. SCHRAG. ISL W CAUSE ORDER
deceased.)
The petition of the administrators in this
cause having Leen placed on file herein, show
ing that final account has been filed in this
cause, and th"t all OF the property belonging
to said estate is now ready for distribution,
and praying that the same be distributed and
said hnal account settle l.
II is hereby ordered that Monday. the 28th
day of January. 1907, is hereby fixed as the day
for settling said final account. and on said day
all persons interested in said estate are hereby
ordered TO be present and show cause why the
property described in the inventory in this
estate should not be distributed in accordance
with law and said petition.
Dated this 22d day of December. 1906
JOHN TRUAX, Court Commissioner.
TENT d LOWELL, Attorneys. 1-l5-07
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

For Sale-I desire to sell my resi-
dence property on Knob Hill.
I. w. Myers.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

France is having a spell of excite
ment, without getting excited.
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

In the Superior Court of the State of Wash.
ington, in and for Adams County.
&c rye II. Justice. Plaintiff
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-02

POsioiiice address: Kitzville, Adams County,
Washington. 1-2307