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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-11-01
HOW TO ELEVATE THE NEGRO.
Venerable Fred Douglass Says "Give
Him Fair Play"

LOWELL Mass, Oct. 25.-The closing
services OF the great convention of the
American Missionary Association began at
o'clock by devotional exercises. followed
by an address by Rev. Lyman NJ. Abbott,
y. d.. of New York. who was followed
by Hon. Fred Douglass He was aware,
lie said. that enough had been done for lho
negro, and lie should now be left to him
sell, and he himself had been accused OF
saying something like shat. In answer TO
question what should be done with the ne
gro, liz had often replied; do nothing
with him; give him lair play and let M
alone" Emphasis had been put on tho
last words o! his statement. ignoring what
had preceded item. Douglass dwelt on
the destitute condition of the negro when
emancipaled. and contended that the
American people should do everything In
their power to educate and Improve their
condition.
The apparent reaction against the negro
by the whites OF tho south was the ineyiia-
Bile result Of negro progress; not against
him as negro hut b cause lie has emerged
OUT OF he position OF slave anu servant, and
has become gentl, man AMI fellow Citz II.
He concluded ny say NJ that he looked to
tie churches, TO the American Missionary
Association and IKE organizations Tor con-
tinued aid TO the negro, which had now an
opportunity TO lift from degradation the
long ensayed and persecu'ed people by
continued hfm adherence TO and exercise
of the power of truth, humanity and re-
igion.
The closing address was delivered by
Rev. A. II Stimson, of New York, who
spoke Of the purp SEES for which the society
was organ z,d Sd years ago. and compared
the condition of the negro during slavery
times and his position in sociey now.
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A LEXOw WITNESS STOLEN.
nsntion In the Proceedings Against
Corrupt New York Police.

3 nsntion In the Proceedings Against
Corrupt New York Police.
NEW York. Oct. "a .-Counsel Golf star
tied the Lexow committee when it recon
vened this morning by saying excitedly !:
Il am compelled TO ask for an adjournment
until ~ o'clock. I am told by the commit
tee that our star witness. woman who
paid money 10 high officials had been
stolen Ia the dead of night. Her name Is
Matilda Hermann. Our detectives struck
the trail, and finally run her down In Chi
cago. She consented to come east. When
the party arrived at Jersey City this morn =
ing he urage was committed. The police
of New York got the police of Jersey City
to arrest the party on a charge of kdnap-
ing, trumped up charge destined to de-
tain her."
Chairman Low broke In With: rs she
over 81 years OF age?'
"Yes, and moreover. she is willing to
come here" answered Gon.
This woman will tell how the police
raised fund 10 get her and other women of
her class out of the city. There is q colony
of them now in Chicago waiting for the
committee to adjourn"
1--WE may neye: adjourn. broke in Chair
man Lexow.
Gotf said he hoped to prove how much
money had been contributed in the further
ance OF the alleged police conspiracy to
spirit away Mrs. Hermann.
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.HEROISM OF A TRAMP
Saves aIf-Drowned Boy and
Quietly Trudges On.
STORIES OF THE NORTHWEST,
a Slx.Year-Old Diver Is Master OF the
Situation In the Streets of Salem
"A Woman Immigrant.

Yesterday afternoon a foot.nan car
rylng q roll of blankets, and who
would naturally be considered as be-
longing to that despIsed class deslg-
mated as ''tramps." unpsten atiously
performed an act of humanity deserv-
Ing of notice, says the Pendleton Trlb-
une. He was passing along the rail-
road track where 1t runs alongside the
millrece. when he was noticed to very
deliberately lay down his blankets and
wade into the water. The bsholder
was alto ished beyond measure ut the
sight of a ramp taking baltimore
especially while retaining on his person
hts entire apparel-but wonder was
transformed Into dismay when the
stranger flsl;ed from the cold waters
the limp form Of halt drowned boy.
The lad, II Is said, was a llttle son Of
Joe Dupuis, aged about 6 years. who,
after getting the surplus water from his
stomach WINS none the worse for his
impromptu bath. The tramp" with
waiting for formal acknowledgements
and thanks, or leaving his name In
order to receive gold medal from the
United States for his llfe-savlng ser.
vice, again shouldered his blankets and
proceeded OH his way.
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GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The French chamber of deputies reopened
Tuesday with n large attendance.
The cash balance in the treasury Is Sill.-
407. 35l OF which $50. 022 OPS is The gold re-
serve.
The Marchioness of Queensbur has ob
tnined decree nulliiying her marriage 10
the marquis.
mad dog which ran through the streets
OF Wichita, Kan, snapped at every one in
Its way half dozen people were bitten.
DR.. J. Nj. Coykendnll, prominent ply
sician OF Camargo. ILL.,, has disappeared.
He IL accused of forging several notes. The
total amount alleged to be forged is 500 600.
Postmaster General Bissel has addressed
circular letter to all delivery postoffices
citing the provisions Of the law regarding
forced campaign contributions and declar-
ngthat they must be strictly complied with.
The finance committee of the Spanish
cortes has decided to establish gold stan
dard of currency for Porto Rico. The
Mexican dollar will hereafter be used only
us basis of weight for the value OF silver.
Portugal has accepted the invitation of
the United States and has signined her
adherence to the agreement arranged by the
Paris arbitration for the protection OF seals
in the northern Pacific ocean and Berina
sea.
John w. Flood was tried for the embezzle.
mcnt OF $l64. 600 funds of the Donahue-
Kelly bank. while employed as the banks
cashier Jailed TO agree and were dis
charged.
The Lourenzo Marquee, Delagoa Bay,
chamber OF commerce has cabled the Port
ugese government that the condition OF
sffairs there is unbearable, business is
ruined and an epidemic is threatened. The
Portuguese are urged to have the Transyaal
government send troops there.
The Fifteenth regiment of infantry. U.
3. A. commanded by Colonel II. A. Croft
ton. was presented a stand of colors at
Fort Sheridan by Chicago citizens in recog-
milton of services during the great strike
This Isl lie first presentation Of the kind
that ever occurred
During the conservation of church in
Irokn. ncar Ostroviansky. a lamp was up
set. cry Of fire was raised and panic
followed. In rush for tho doors. two
women and three children were trampled to
death, and q people seriously injured.
Victor Ocho. lie Mexican revolutionist
ader. captured lew days ago near Fort
ocktcu. was taken out of jail by 10 masked
en-. II is supposed he wss taken into
ex'co where he will be shot He could
mot - sxtraditsd, as be was an American
<tizsn.
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FIND GOLD IN CHUNKS.
Rsports of Marvellous Discoveries In
Western Australia

SAN FRAYcIsco, Oct. 2d.--The steamer Al
amedn, which arrived today. brought only
three passengers from Australia. This was
owing largely to the fact That nearly every
body was on the rush to the gold fields Of
western Australia. While tho straner was
in Sidney harbor over 900 miners arrived
from the New Zealand god fields EN- route
Tor the new Eidorado. Some Of the fluids
nre phenomenal and in one instance four
cuts OF rock yielded 600 ounces Of gold. The
Londonderry mine, Que of the first u,scov-
eerd. was sold to an English syndicate just
before the steamer suiled Tor S12U 900.
One Of the passengers fIom Sidney was n
miner named james Mccormick. lie
stopped at Honolulu, but tod the other
passengers that tho new GOLD field Was Us
rich AS reported and 1t would rival the days
OF 40 OF California According 10 him.
Lack OF water WAS the great drawback.
When he was at Coogardle 4 quart of the
precious fluid cost so cents n pound Of meat
90 cents and 100 pounds OF fiour Sa6
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A DRANK AFTER CLEVELAND.
Richard Gordeier Wants Stain II
moved From His Name.

New York. Oct o5.-Richard Gorde'er
OF New York, who wrote Emperor William
of Germany some mont ago, challenging
him to II duel, mace IA call at DR.. Bry anti
house today to see President Cleveland on
business of extreme national Importance.
DR.. Bryant to d him it was impossible 10
see The president at that hour. Gordeier
wns finally persuaded 10 go away. 1t has
been reported that bodyguurd accom-
panied Cleveland, but none of the officers
were IN evidence today. DR.. Bryan. said
tins morning that President Cleveland
would leave for Washington at p. IN.
Gordele told DIR. Bryant he had been try
ing to see the president for two years 10
wipe away the stain which had been put
upon him by Incarceration in lunatic
asylum in Germany. He had challenged
Emperor William to duel, but the latter
was coward and put him in an asylum.
President Cleveland was the oaly man who
could wipe away the stain now resting upon
him. AS he left the house Gordeler prom
ised he wou d call again.
Cleveland IL In Washington.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 80 President Cleye-
land returned TO the city this afternoon.
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ENEMIES WITHIN THE RANKS.
Dave Hin Tells New York Democrats
Where Danger Lea.

Whore Danger Lea
New IoRK, Oct. Ex-senator Hill form
ally opened tho democratic campaign In
New York tonight by making a speech in
Carnegie Music hail. Frederick K. Coudcft
was the first speaker. He said it was
mol the republican party they had
to fight; they were accustomed TO beat
them. but it was the men who were in the
uniform OF democrats and passed as nom
partizans. There was no logic in the claim
OF those who wanted 10 help their party
by Killing it.
Senator Hill delivered the same speech
he made in Brooklyn la ST night, and add
ed: ut is evident that the old party does
not propose to die TINS year. ut least not
by suicide. 1t has mission to perform,
and II proposes to carry out Its destiny
desire to express gratitude to them who
hitherto have differed from me- but who
will support the whole democratic ticket in
this campaign. / desire to say that
Whatever opposition has been manifested
toward me has been entirely honorable and
within the party lines. desire 10 say fur
ther that the strife OF other years has lett
no bitterness In my heart. Party friends
have a right to know that have no 70
sentiment to crafty, no enem es to punish
no iavorites 10 reward
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POOL BROKERS SHOW FIGHT.
The Piusburg Managers Put On An Air
OF Injured Innocence.

PirTsBURo. Oct. 26. The discretionary
pool managers, tired of the assault upon
them, their credit and character. have de-
tern.ined to do some fighting 1t has been
pretty we'll established that there is no Inv
IN this state under which they can ba ut
tackled unless they default and probably
not then. Manager Dudgcon OF the Traders
Synd cute and Manager Dsvlin of the
American Syndicate. both inco porated in
Vest Virginia, but with headquarters at
Chicago, have combined iorces They Will
demand the appointment oil u committee by
the chamber OF commerce to 60 TO Cnlcago
and examine the operations of the syndl-
Gates, tho latter paying all expenses. rney
claim they will show that their operations
are legitimate. and Will then take legal
action against all persons who havo crlti-
cized them and thereby caused the recent
run.
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ENrOMBED MEN ARE ALIVE.
Signaling with Hammers From Their
Grave In tho Pewablc Mine.

viii IN m6T8 FROM An8iT
Grave In tho Pewabic Mine.
IRoNwooD, Mich, Oct. 26.-Some of
the IL men entombed In the Pewabic
mine are alive. This fact was ascer-
tained by signaling with hammers. 1t
is confidently expected the men will
be reached by Q o'clock.
The following is q correct list of the
entombed men, Thomas PengIase,
William Oliver, Samuel Husband,
George Wilcox. Stephen Allen. Will
lam Baird, George Poren, John Thomas,
George Richard. Peter Heliberg and
John Farrell.
Peter Hascoe, shaft boss, and the
only man known to have escaped I'M
injured, states that the accident was
caused by running water eating away
the sandstone Gaping in room 100
feet in height, on the third level. An
immense mass of rock, weig hun
dreds Of tons, crushed through the
floor OF the level, carrying away tim
bers and everything to The fourth level,
Oh which the men were working. He
heard laundering crash and by fast
running escaped. Peter Gabardl. a
trammcr at work directly under the
falling rock, was crushed 10 death. His
body has been recovered.
The cutting of road through !hi-
wreckage to the room in which the
men are eiiioMbed can not he done
hastily, for the walls have TO be heavily
tilnbered as the work progresses to
avoid another fall of The ground. AL
though hard, persistent work has been
done since the disaster occurred by AS
many eager men as could be worked to
Advantage. only the seemingly short
distance of Is feet has been cut through,
and Is feet has yet TO he cut, which
VIII take until evening.
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ALFRED EOFF. President.
Change In Time on Great Northern
Railway.

Change In Time ON Great Northern
Railway.
Effective Monday, October %, the
Great Northern railway will inaugu-
rate their new schedule, materially
shortening the time from Spokane to
Puget Sound points, also to St. Paul
and all points East. The West-bound
trains leave Spokane at GAS a. m ar
irving in Seattle at 1895 p. M, AFFORD
ing passengers delightful ride over
the switchback through the impressive
scenery of the Cascade range. East
bound, the trains leave Spokane 5:15
p. M, arriving in St. Paul the third
morning at 7:15 a. M, making direct
connection with all morning trains,
and landing passengers in Chicago
early the same evening. The ne W
schedule of the o. X. & N. Company,
which was placed in effect October II,
arranged to conform with the Great
Northern, and passengers to and from
points on that line are subject to no
delaV
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A NEW WHISKY TRUST.
Articles OF Incorporation Filed at Tren-
ton, New Jersey.

Articles OF Incorporation Filed at Tren-
ton, New Jersey.
NEW YORK, Oct. 20. Papers were
filed in the SECRETARY of states office
at TrentoD, N. j.. which indicate the
formation Of u new whisky trust. The
papers comprise article, of incorpora-
ton Of concern 10 he known as the
Great White Spirit Company, with a
paid up capital Of So, 900, 600, the total
authorized capital beIug limited by the
charter TO $50. GOO, 600. The S., 600, 600
capital stock OF the company is divided
into $4,000. 900 shares. Que of the
gentlemen Interested in the organiza-
ton of the company said today that II
represented combination of New
England distlllers with certain New
York men who had retired from the
present whisky trust.
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Plaza, Oct. "a. The republican party in
This vicinity IS in excellent condition. Last
evening our people had the pleasure of
listening to an excellent speech by the Hon.
George Turner. 1t was a mastery effort,
and will do incalculabie good In this pre-
cnct. w. h. Willis, candidate for county
clerk, was present and mado shori talk
Our people will always give Judge Turner
a hearty reception whenever he comes this
way again.
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chastity Discovery by Party OF Scotch
Sailors

DUNDEE, Oct % AT the beginning
August the whalers Aurora. Balaena and
Esauimaux were in Prince Regents inIe,
searching for white whales. They steamed
into Evln bay and party from the Balaena
went on shore. They had not gone far
when they came upon CHASTITY ring OF
corpses. the remains OF Esquimaux who had
evidently died OF starvation. The clean
picked bodies and partly devoured bodies
revealed u story OF cannibalism. One corpse
had been beheadel and the head was found
80 yards away from the trunk at place
where some one had evidently made a meal
upon the flesh and brains. 1t is supposed
the party while travelling. found its progress
choked by the setting in of winter. One by
one shey succumDed to hunger and finally
the stronger, in futile efforts to save their
own lives, we're driven to eat the others.
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PUT OFF WITH PROMISES.
Discretionary Pool Omcials DeIud.
Their Unfortunate Victims.

Their Unfortunate Victims.
women. many with babies in their arms
stormed the Office of George NJ. Irwin 4
Co.'S discretionary pool this morning.
Manager Irwin told them they could have
their money hy giving five days notice
al, or the date OF the next dividend, but a
not state when that date would arrive
Tho office was cleared by policeman
Manager f.. X Devlin OF the Pittsburg
branch of the American syndicate returned
from the headquarters at Chicago this
morning. Depositors have to seud notices
OF withdrawal through the Chicago office.
Devlin promises that IA large dividend will
be declared in few days.
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<. OF P. LAWSUIT.

The Grand Lodge Gets Decison Over
koerner Lodge OF indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. &c. - Judge
Brown sustained the grand lodge,
Knights of Pythias, vs.. Koerner lodge
for property. Koerner lodge sued
because the supreme lodge ruled out
the German ritual. 1t surrendered its
charter hut held Its property. The
ruling Is In favor Of the grand lodge.
The case is u test one and Is regarded
Us important la that 1t will lie followed
by other suits Throughout the United
States. An appeal Will be tuken.
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A sIx-YEAn-OLD DRIVER.
He Ia Master OF tho Situation In q
Streets of Salem.

He Is Master OF tho Situation In the
Streets of Salem.
Those who happened 10 be on Com
mercal street about noon today had
their attention arrested by a peculiar
and interesting sight, says the Capital
Journal of Salem. In the middle of
the street on the seat of q large farm
wagon sat lad of about 6 years, alone
and driving pair of very respectable
looking horses. III the bed OF the
wagon and contenteily looking around
were two little girls, presumably his
ssterp. The lad was as cool as Gu
cumber, and the way he lodged cleo
trio cars, kept the wheels from the
tracks and kept out Of other peoples
way was an example to many older
drivers.
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FIRE SWEPT PRARIES
Devastating Flames Sweep Over
a Portion of Nebraska.
THOUSANDS OF CATTLE PERISH
Lashed BY Wind the Fire Travelled a.
Paoe That Carried Consideration
as Well as Destruction.

OMAHA. Oct 25.--A special to the Bee
from Hyannis, Neh rays, This week has
been direful one in large portion of the
sandhilIs. Devastating fires swept through
the western part of Cherry and Grant
counties, burning on the north side of the
Burlington & Missouri track TO within
about four miles of Hyannls. Lashed by a
furious wind, the fires travelled AT pace
that carried CONSERVATION as well as de-
struction.
The fire north Of the railroad was sci tne
frat of the week by man and his pipe
about five miles northwest Of Alliance. In
an instant the fire started, which, tanned
by northwes wind, at once set out on lis
mission OF destruction. Specific reports OF
the damage done on the ranchss OF some o.
the sufferers are not In yet. About 4,OVo
tons of bny have been destroyed IL Is re-
ported that two men were burned at Mu'-
lem One is dead and the other Will die
A Second Fire started.
About the same time another fire started
on the south side of the track, burning
everything clean from the track to the Blue
river. At present the hre is largely con-
fined TO the isolated districts of Sneri AN,
Grant, Thomas and Cherry counties. LII %
tie information Is obtainable MS the hire ~
swept by high wind, first in one direction
and then another, but tho loss Is known 10
be heavy Rumors declare many ranch
mon were lost. In Sheridan county the
fire has burned over country 40 miles in
width and is still burning. Thousands Of
tons Of hay have been destroyed. leaving
the cattlemen destitute. The homes ana
stock Of two men woro burned and the cat
tie range is ruined. 1t will require ,hous-
ands OF dollars to repair the great damage
OF the fire. Nothing like the ruin has hap
pened for years.
Cattlemen In Despair.
Hundreds of thousands Of cattle are
grazing In Cherry, Thomas Grsnt and
other counties where tho fire is raging.
The cattle were sent there from the south
ern part of the state where the drouth has
been felt so heavily, that they were taken
10 the northern counties to graz for tho
winter. 1t is feared that large proper
ton OF the cattle have persisted IN the
flames.
1t will! be several days before any def
mite details as 10 the loss of life and prop
erty will be known. since those who have
He'd from their homes to waterways to avoid
the flames will not leave their shelter while
The fires are being constantly shifted by tho
high winds.
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NrIonnons ARE roo SOCIAL.

Hog, Chickens and wheat Disappear In
Succession.
Dick Thomson up on the mountain
Is afflicted with soclable neighbors,
says Burk's TIL Weekly of Dayton.
They are stealing from him all the
time. Monday night they stole n hog.
Tuesday night u lot of chickens aud
"Wednesday night wagon load OF
wheat belonging 10 Jones q Kiibbs.
They must be added to steal wheat at
10 cents bushel In he field.
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TRAFFIC IN MIGRANTS.
western Passsr ger Association to Hear
About Commissions.

CHICAGO, Oct 25.-Chairman Caldwell Of
the Western Passenger Association, has is
sued call for meeting of the advisory
committee of the association, to be held
next Tuesday for the purpose Of listening
to the report of the chairman regarding the
arrangements made with the Canadian Pa,
cltc ON the question OF the commission on
einigrsnt business. 1t is understood that
the chairman made arrangements that will
be satisfactory to all association lines.
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New York, Oct. 20.-The steamer
Lucanla, from Queenstown, crossed
the bar at 1868 this afternoon and has
apparently beaten all Queenstown-
New York records by 81 minutes.
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AMNESTY TO BALMAoEDANs.
chile Pardons Those Who We're Friend
OF the Former President.

WASHINGTON. Oct. o. The United
States minister to Chile has advised the
state department that the Chilean govern
nent has granted general amnesty to all
persons accused Of political ofienses prior to
August 10, 1889. The effect of this amnesty
IS to pardon the adherents OF ex-President
Balmaceda on the day he WAS forced 10 re-
sign and does not extend to those who re-
sisted the new government formed after The
cx-prcsidents ubdication.
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HOT ON THE TRAIL,

Posse OF Choctaws After the Cook
Gang of Outlnws.
TALEQUAH, /. T., Oct. 60. "A courier
has just arrived with Information that
Sheriff Proctor and posse OF Choctaws
are hot OH the trail Of Cook and his
gang of robbers. being only half
hour behind them. Last night Louise
Cook, a sister OF the leader OF tie o.
torlvus gang, rode into Fort Gibson
and terrorrized the people by shooting
Into the houses and defying arrest.
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SCHOONER BLOWN TO ATOMS.
Loaded with Powder, Which Ace
dentally Was IunIted.

Aberdeen. Oct. GA dispatch from
Peterhead. seaport 20 miles from here
announces that the Swedish schooner
Alenek, loaded With gunpowder, h as been
blown up. Within two minutes after the
explosion nothing was seen on the surface
OF the water but splinters from the schooner.
All the crew perished.