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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
FARMERS SHOULD READ.

Chambers's Journal gives descrip
Jon of how to raise potatoes as prac-
iced by learned gentleman farmer
in France. This farmer, who is also
a distinguished chemist, has been
experiments with potatoes,
and has succeeded at last in produc-
ing forty-two tons of tubers to the
acre. The plan he adopts is after all
very simple. First, the ground is
dug OF plowed to a very great depth
and well fertilized Then he uses
nothing but the very best and most
carefully selected seed Before plant
ing, the seed potatoes are soaked for
twenty four hours in a mixture com
posed of saltpetre and sulphate OF
ammonia, six pounds of each salt tc
twenty-five gallons of water. Afte
this soaking the tubers are allowed t.
drain, and they then stand for twen
ty-four hours longer in order tina
the germs have time to swell, AM
then are planted. 1t would not be
very expensive experiment for som
farmers in this valley to try, and
they could get four or six acres pre-
duct out Of one acre it would pa
them for little extra trouble.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
THANKSGIVING BALL.

That was superb party given by
the members of the I. @. 0. F., at
their lodge room on Thanksgiving
night. For its fine music, beautiful
and richly attired ladies and its unan
imously acknowledged splendid man
agement, it has never been excelled
in this city. l. f. Smith and o. M.
Harvey acted as floor managers and
received great praise for their efforts
towards making the dance a great So
cial success. There were about sixty
couples present and the canvas was
kept warmed up until the cock began
to crow. Supper was served by c..
w. Townley in the hotel building,
and an elegant supper it was, too
oyster soup, chicken, ham, pie, cake,
sauce and dainties by the dozen. W.
hope they will give another party be
fore the winter is over.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
A Touching Tribute.

Idaho World
The Rev. Buzzelle skipped out from
Nampa, leaving many bills behind
him there, and owes about every
newspaper in the state for flaming
ad of his military school, which never
materialized. The World is one
among the many newspapers of Idaho
that the Rev. gentleman forgot to
settle with. Good bye, slick brother
Buzzelle. On our books your name
will ever dwell, and here's hoping
you'll land in the bottom of-well, i.
the bottom of the sea where McGinty
went; that you'll ne'er be worth
copper cent while on this earth you
tarry, and when your swindling days
are done, may the Old Harry have the
fun of running you in for your great
sin. Fare ye well, slick brother Buzz
zelle, and you can go right straight
to-well, if the truth we'd tell, to
Tacoma, or any other seaport. Idaho
bids you final adieu. No more use
has shs for you.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

town, that great big one up there
among them, which appear to be
stable concerns of the place that do
not appear to be giving it any
patronage. | should think they
would realize that it would be to
their benefit to all take a hand. ,
The stranger started for the train and
| started for the office and on the way
dropped into the furniture store.
Mr.. Sears was not in but unless he is
doing a good business he could not
afford to carry such a large and fine
stock of furniture as / saw stacked
up there. Please, sir, may l have
half day off next Sunday?"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
MIDDLE VALLEY MITES.
The Roads In Horrible Con-
dition.
Spelling Schools and Re
IigiOuS Meetings.

This vicinity has been blessed by
several good rain showers since our
items last appeared in your columns.
The usual wednesday evening spell
ing school was held at the school
house Salem with good attendance.
The protracted meeting which is
being carried on by Rev. Wells, of
Boise City, in the shoe peg neighbor-
hood, is meeting with good success
and will probably continue during the
entire week.
Some of the enterprising Middle
Valley people who were rather trying
to crowd the season came near
getting left in the mud with their
sleighs at Salubria last Saturday, but
Fortunately all of them got home, cor
rather was making good headway
last account we had of them.
At this writing all of our last snow
fall has disappeared leaving in its
stead great mass of mud and water,
which renders the roads almost
impossible in some parts.
Mr.. Schmingfelder, of Salubria,
passed threw Middle Valley a few
days ago with drove of hogs fol
w eiser where they will be shipped
for the Montana markets.
Walter Evans and Jesse Haunt
of this vicinity were IN Weiser las
week, They report that place in
lively condition and less snow thai
in this vicinity.
The young folks of Middle Vale
2 have got a new sort of match and on
! that will match the toughest mattel
1t is called the ciphering match. W
will probably hear more from it
d next issue.
+ Middle Valley is talking of givin
}. a Christmas tree. But | think I'll
h better plan would be to go to work
If it and do the talking after it.
Il Nov. 28th. UNCLE BEN.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
NOT OVER ESTIMATED.

Mr.. Charles e. Walker, of the
Seven Devils mining country, was
visiting his friend Morgan i. Sproat
at this place yesterday, and made
pleasant call at this office. Mr.
Walker is an intelligent gentleman
with whom it is pleasure to con-
verse. He has spent the past eight
years in the Seven Devils district and
is the owner of several valuable
mining properties, among which is the
Black Garnet, adjoining the Old
Peacock. He says the country is al
that is claimed for it and thai
transportation facilities is all it needs
to bring it to the front as the creates
mining region on this continent
About eight or nine miles on an al
line from the Old Peacock mine, in
northeasterly direction, is Mountain
View, another promising camp, and
company is doing development wor
! there this winter. Most of th
, properties in the Seven Devils countr
5 are owned by large corporations, an
= for this reason Mr.. Walker feels cor
! fident that railroad must be cor
( structed into that country ac I
] distant day. y.-Payette 1ndependen
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
IN CANYON COUNTY.

Sam Pool, one of the iolliest of
Payette stock men, was down the other
day, and during the social CON
versation that naturally took place he
amused us with little talk about
matters and things in the new county
of Canyon. According to Sam they
have been having great times over
there figuring on the spoils, and they
have almost had the glories of new
campaign, each precinct sending
delegates to a convention at Cald-
well to select set of officers. Payette
sent up eight delegates, and as Cald-
well had but six there was bound to
be a row; and jolly little row they
had, if Sam gave it to us straight
Anvone who knows Caldwell knows
she never would stand having th'
gauntlet slapped under her nose il
that way. The idea of any tow
daring to send more delegates thai
che had But when it came t.
dividing the offices there was time
: YOU bet "Get outen herel" said th
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
A Drawback to New Parties.

Idaho Democrat.
A dispatch from Topeka says the
design is seriously entertained among
the populists of elccting Mrs. Mary
e. Lease to the United States senate
from Kansas. Such folly would do
their cause great injury. 1t seems
strange that no third party move
can be inaugurated without being
cursed with shor. haired women and
long haired men.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

Standard.
Secretary Webb, of the democratic
state committee, says that the comet
is appearing in honor of the great
victory in the United
States. There were quite a number
who were out late last night in this
city and if they told the truth to their
wives they were all trying to see the
comet. The astronomers in the East
say that the comet can be seen almost
directly overhead on a clear night. A
gentleman from neighboring city,
not a thousand miles from the next
capital of Montana, relates curious
incident in connection with his efforts
to see the comet at an early nour this
morning. He was gazing intently
into the heavens, when his foot shot
out from under him owing to the
slippery pavement and other things,
and he then and there saw the most
brilliant and bewildering cometic
display he ever say in his life. The
air seemed filled with stars. There
was one long streak of light and then I
myriad of stars Of various hs::es. Th'
display only lasted few seconds
/ but he could see plainly emblazone'
on the comets tail, ''Rah for Cleve
, landr' The gentleman was strongl
of the opinion that the comet ha
arrived ahead of time and appeare
Y Thursday night instead of Sunds
might
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
The Next Legislature Should Stop This
Business

The Next Legislature Should Stop This
Business
Payctte Independent.
The Laramie Boomerang notes
the fact that a few days ago carload
of twenty elk, passed over the Union
Pacific consigned. to Mr.. John II.
Starin, New York millionaire, who
is stocking park. They were
secured at Beaver Canon, Idaho, in
the vicinity of which point they we're
captured. They are caught when
the snow gets deep by hunters, who
drive them into drifts with dogs, and
then lasso them. This sort of thing
should be stopped, and if necessary,
the Legislature should enacta rigid
law prohibiting 1T.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

Governor Wiley, who has been
figuring on the polite complexion OF
the new Legislature, has made the
following statement: "Under the law
of last session, the number of senators
was increased to 10, of whom II have
been legally and properly elected.
If published returns are correct 1t
does not vet appear that any senator
was voted for in the district com
prising Bingham and Lemhi counties
or the district composed of kootenal
alone and a new election may be
necessary in those counties or they
NAV be unrepresented in the senate.
If the districts should be republican,
which seems likely, the senate would
stand; democrats, Z republicans, 3
populists, 4, a republican gain of 2
The number of member of the house
under the law will be 80. There arr
no votes reported as cast for membe
from Bingham and Lemhi jointly
but votes have been cast for tn
districts composed of Kootenni ant
Latah, and Ada and Elmore, whic
do not exist. Making these con
nections, the republicans will be II
the democrats 3 and the populirts s
gain of two, and one probabl
. vacancy"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
Now, Minis, Prepare to Die.

Nampa Leader
Col Stearns left last week for a
business trip in the north. 1t is sup
posed that he has gone to Kootenai
county to look after the democratic
chairman who endeavored to stuff
the ballot boxes.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

DlNlSlONlsIf
divisionists to the anti ti-divisionists.
srYou fellers needn't think you're
going to get anything, unless it's
plenty of soup. To the victors be-
long the spoils and we'll see that
things don't spoil. Gitl It's wonder
your gall don't kill your 1t all
ended in a split in the convention and
portion of the Payette and Nampa
delegations retired. Nampa is mad
because she could not find a man witt
division clothes on for commissioner.
The Nampa Progress is red hot. The
Leader feels behooved to keep mum
because its editor, Jake Horn, thu
sly rascal, got in as assessor and ta'
collector,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

the money derived above the cost of
the engraving goes to the Worlds
Fair fund. This money will be used |
to keep the work going until the
legislature meets next January, the
first appropriation not being sufficient |
to meet all the expenses before the
next is available.
A fine specimen of the black wolf
has been secured for the Idaho
exhibit at Chicago next year. While
the gray wolf is quite common, yet
the black wolf is rare in this state as
elsewhere. This handsome rep
resentative of the black species is
mounted with a rabbit in its mouth,
and placed on board covered with
soil and stuck here and there with
sage brush The effect is quite life
like. The wolf is greatly admired
by the visitors to the Worlds Fair
rooms in the Soma block. The work
of mounting the wolf was done be
A. Heuschel, the young taxidermist
of Boise City.
As mere business investment
Idaho would lose nothing by her
appropriation to the Worlds Fair
A large part of the exhibit can easily
be disposed of for all it costs. But
the state should be actuated by q
higher motive. Many of the older
states seriously regret the lost oppor-
tunities of their early life for making
collections of plants and animals anc
are now expending much money, fol
permanent museums. Idaho car
well afford to preserve her exhibit il
the keeping of the state universit, o.
some other institution for th'
information of coming generation
in natural history.
The lava rock found in Shoshon
county is something no other stat
possesses. A carload of this materla
is now ready for shipment to Chicag
for the Idaho building 1t Will b
used in tiling the floor of the mai
' entrance and in facing for the brio
work of the outer wall of the fir
' story The lava is found on IL
} ground in thin sheets in Shoshor
county, and only awaits to be picke
u up by the enterprising man for buil'
ing purposes.
The Lapwai Indians have promise
:, some interesting specimens of the
handiwork for exhibition at Chlcag
The real Indian bow and arrow whi
:. exists chiefly in the imagination
eastern people will be shown in
its warlike aspect. The Indians a
- making baskets, moccasins, and otl
=, Indian articles in miniature. Soi
rare Indian relics have been promise
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

a company to open an Ensor
Institute at that place. They have
paid 81, 500 for the right of Wash
ington and Canyon counties. The
sots will pay to get cured, after they
are cured they will have money to
pay their bills to the merchants ant
other business men: thus financia
benefit is derived from two channels
Great heads on those business men.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

wAll advertisements and locais
handed in will continue to run uii'n
ordered out.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

The Homestead strike has been
declared off, and the strikers are rush
ing for their old positions at reduced
wages
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
NOTICE.

Came into my enclosure about NOV VS., iss;
one bay horse branded (hh oco connecseu' s.nSl
one ,as, Day shoulder; weight about 9OOpounds'
Al Also o. one gray yearlng colt, no Srand mo:
o,so.rs n,s % can have same by paying Tor lhiS ms
Advertisement. After Dec. l,feed bill Will
be charged. H. a. ,1;narai Idaho.
10
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

Evening Mail.
1t might not be bad idea to send
some Of our Idaho laws to the Jag
institute.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
O. s. L. Time Table.

BOISE BRANCH.
Close connection made at Nampa with
trains Nos. 2 and s.
G. G. MILLER Agent.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

The printer needs money to carry
on his business.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
HARVEST OF THE SHEARS,
Stolen Notes From Our Ex-
changes.
Enlbcl1fshSd With IIOmej
Made Heads.

Their Too Far Gone. They'd Go Like Pancake
Bill.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01
TIL f ID A H 0
CITIZEN

Jsa weekly note book oil the ocinsS
Of washington county, and is good ad-
v9rtising medium.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1892-12-01

Old papers for sale at this Office.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-12
The Ellen Yaw Con cert.

: There was a good attendance at Mine'e
opera house last night at the concert given
bv Miss Ellen Beach Yaw assisted by the
Helena Elite orchestra of fifteen pieces.
Eleven numbers were on the programme
including the overture from the opera
"Madjoon,''' composed by Rufus g, Oar
and OF Helena, a son of ex-Attornev Gen
eral Garland. Miss Yaw was down for
three songs but received a recall each time
and complied with cha ming selections. At
the last recnll she responded with Home,
Sweet Home" and received a handsome
bouquet. Prof. Hirschfeldt assisted the
orchestra which was led hy j. II, Zimmer-
man. The concert was for the benefit of
the Missouri food sufferers.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-12
TO ENTERTAIN THE LADIES.
Committees Named Who VIII Look After
Their Comfort,

Committees Named Who viii Look Ate,
Their Comfort.
The members of the ladies committee on
the entertainment of the ladies who will
come to Helena with the supreme lodge
representative, have determined to do their
share Of the work as we'll as the men are
doing their part. The first entertainment
will be a musicale ut the Hotel Broadwater
Monday afternoon, to be followed BY a
drive roun the city. Those who have
carriages they will place at the disposition
OF the committee are requested to notify
Mrs. William Muth. The following SUBJ
committees have been appointed:
Musicale-M esdames John w. Eddy, r.
Jockey, VIM. NJ. Billiard, A. E. Cumming.
II. Cans, M. Sands, NJ Morris. Wm. Har-
rison. r. H. Howey, Geo. May, A. j. Craven,
John @. Paulsen, j. w. Thompson and G..
Woodman.
Drive-Mesdames VIM. Muth, II. II. Snow
and G. A. Donnelly.
10 secure seats at points where the ladies
OF the supreme lodge may view the parade
on Observation-Disclosures s. G. Gilpatrick.
j. Horsky and W. Y. Simonton.
Souvenir programme-Mesdames VIM,
Mnth, A, +: Foote and J. H. JurRens.
To consult with reference to the musical
L. j. Schaffer. G.
H.. Anderson and s. Gsnsberger.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-12
THE WEEKS PROGRAMME.

How the Visitors WILL Spend Tho limo
While In Montans.
The exercises at tho auditorium, follow
Ing the dismissal of the parade, will consist
OF an address Of welcome by his excellency,
Gov. Joseph X. Toole. to be responded to
by Hon. ]. Edward Eurtt, OF Boston, Mass,
supreme foreman A. o. u. w. Then his
honor, Mayor j. 9. Curtin, will Welcome the
visitors on behalf of the CITY, and the re-.
Spouse will be by Hon. William H. Jordan,
OF San Francisco. CAL. ex-speaker OF the
house OF representatives of California, and
Past supreme master workman A. o. u. w.
John W. Eddy, Rrand master workman Of
Montana will welcome the visitors on be-
half OF the grand lodge, A. O. u. w. Of
Montana, and will bo responded to BY Hon,
j. g. Tate. OF Hastings, Neb., grand master
Workman of Nebraska and supreme trustee.
inc public exercises At the auditorium will
conclude with nm address Of welcome and
presentation Of souvenirs by supreme rep
Sessntstivs and chairman of committee Of
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-12
"Prlncesk Rahe,s Trials .

The W. G. T. U. will give an entertain
ment at Adams hall Friday, June II, at
which a very good programme will be given.
There will be good music, both vocal and
instrumental, while the play. princess
Bebe's Trials" will be given. Those who
will take part are Miss Snsie McManimon,
Clara Iietjen. Cora Tuohy, Orian johnson,
Caro- Price, Lydia Seeield, Della MoCann
Sadie Lamey, Evelyn FIench and Carl
Adams: 2 Miss Fluhr will give ''Dora's
Death" from Coppsrtield, and others who
will take part are Miss Eva Cakes, Nj iss
CLARA O'Connor and Misses Porter and
Russel. The admission, will be only %
cents.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-12

1t was sometime afterwards that Mr.,
Mansfield began to make his name as a
star. He played for q long time a piece
called Prince Karr' by Archibald G. Gun
ter, q piece which enabled him to make his
moderately secure. Then be
pinnped into ambitious productions and
more important characters, and now he
commando the closest attention from eastern
critics. He is exceptionally versatile. He
has been praised for his "Richard ILL.," and
bis ".Nero;'" he has made a name in '.Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE" yet one Of the most
Of comedy performances was his
playing OF the tenor in French Flats"
he gives q monologue entertainments
that is intensely amusing and thoroughly
artistic. Mr.. Mans6eld'sf eccentricities lie
altogether in an artistic direction, He
at the highest in acting. and there can
be no doubt that in many OF the characters
We shall see him in, he ranks with the best.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-06-12

A story is related by sea-faring men of
the rather ghostly appearance of a strange
vessel that haunts the waters of the. CARR
bean sea and the gulf of Mexico. Many
superstitious sailors. whether under the in
ti1ence OF too much groe or not. we cannot
tell, have affirmed in the most solemn
manner that the awful stranger, with hide
GUS scarlet flag and field of skull and CROSS
bones hung from the tall masts. seemed
still more narrowing in its dread appear
anoe by its contrast with jet black sails and
spars.
Mention ia also made by the dvellers
along the coasts of the Florida reefs that
the dreaded stranger in its mournful black
10 generally seen during some terrible
storm with spread black canvas, seemingly
making efforts to approach the shore,
while mid the visages of the grim crew,
can plainly De seen the commanding form
OF a woman. who, with drawn cutlass point
ing shoreward, retains the to, ritied be-
holder, who gazes in wonder at this beauti-
tul vision with IA incased in scarlet
gauntlet, extending leeward AZ tho urging
the crew to renewed efforts. Her rapid
expose to view the small foot
contrast with the deep and solemn black of
the remainder of her costume.
a ady OF Helena, Montana, who has.
within the last year or 30. visited Cuba and
a number of Islands of the Caribbean sea.
mentions something in addition to this
narrative. Her version of the story is that
the female chieftain has the most glorious
blonde hair that falls in one great mass Of
ringlets to her waist, and the reflection Of
the sun upon this head of gold, varying so
much with the plain quiet black. gives her
a most enchanting appearance.
1.-The fact it," continued the LADY, $50
much has the society of this and the old
world been exercised over the story of the
strange appalition that black will be worn
to initiate this beautiful imaginary cren-
ture. at least until the fad of wearing black
Ia over"
Be this as it may, the New York DRY
Goods Store, acting upon the advice Of
many Of its patrons, will on Monday next
place on special sale (see ad, third pape)
100 pieces of all grades Of black goods at
a surprisingly low price that the la |
dies OF Montana, who We consider. far, far
in appearance, all the female buc-
cancers that ever roamed old ocean, will vie
with each other rs long as that special sale
lasts at the New York Store, especially since
ne same concern has promised TO sell an
elegant silk umbrella. with lovely handle,
At $l.25, $3.50 and S..