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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
Twenty-Ninth Annual Convention Is a.
An End.

Twenty Ninth Annual Convention Is ut
End.
COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa, Oct. 4,-The
18th annual convention of the Army
of the Tennessee closed tonight with
banquet at the Grand hotel, under tho
auspices of the Loyal Legion. The
late afternoon session was devoted 10
selecting the next meeting place and
the consideration of the Sherman mon
ument fund. Cincinnati will entertain
The army of 1895. The Sherman mon
ument fund was shown 10 be S65, COO
and will be raised to vice that figure
this yenr.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
GOV. CuRTIN OF PENNSYLVANIA.
The Famous War Governor succumbed
to Old Age,

BELLEFoNTE, Penn, Oct. 7.-Ex-
Governor Andrew G. Curtin died at
peaceful, he having been unconscious
during the last II hours. All the menu
Ders OF his family were ut the bedside
when he passed away. Mr.. Curtin has
been in feeble health for weeks, but his
con dition grew serious on Thursday
last aud from that time he sank rap
idly. His death was caused by old
age. The ex-governor was in his S0th
year aud this, combined with nervous
prostration, which reached vital points
in the brain, ended his life. When the
case first took on serious aspect
physicians were summoned, but they
abandoned ull hopes of recovery, and
the death of the old war governor was
not n surprise.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
London Wool Sales.

LONDON, Oct. AT the wool auc-
ton sales today, 1903 bales were
offered, of which 1900 were with
drawn. The bidding WIS keen for all
good woods by French, German and
American buyers. the latter taking
800 bales today. Yorkshire buyers arc
holding back somewhat, owing to the
disappointing course Of the market for
production. Inferior woods continued
weak.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11

INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 8. - George
Neorr, a saloonkeeper, fatally shot his
wife last night and blew out his own
brains. Neorr married II widow year
ng" She protested against the con-
Eliminating influence of the saloon on
her three children and the murder re-
suited from u quarrel. Three children
witnessed the murder.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
SEAL LIFE IS DOOMED.
A Few Years and the Entire Species
VIII BE Extinct

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Reports of
the naval officers commanding the ves-
sells of the Boring sea patrol one and
all present dscouraging outlook for
the future of our seal fisheries. One
officer ventures the assertion that at
the present rate of slaughter, the seals
will be exterminated within five years,
regardless of any action by our govern
ment In the direction of suspending
the taking of seals from any of the
islands.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
Psnnsylvania Mourns His Loss.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Oct. 7.-Governor
Patlison issued u proclamation tonight
expressing profound sorrow for The
death of Ex-Governor Curtin and pay
ing high tribute to his public service
as an executive of the state and in
other important positions which he
held. He invokes for the bereaved
family of the ex-governor the SYM
pathy of the people of Pennsylvania
and orders all flags on public buildings
to be display at half mast.
1t has been decided. on request OF
Governor Pattison, TO bury ex-Gov-
ernor Curtin with u military escort. 1t
Will consist of regiment of infantry,
a troop OF cavalry and Il battery of ur-
tillery, and Is the escort accorded by
military etiquette of Il communicating
chief
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
BELIEVE IT WAS THE sMUGaLER
Ohicers Think Brooks X He'd Constable
Jeffery Near Sumner.

"a
Jeffery Near sumner.
TACOMA, Oct. 4.-The murderer of
Constable Jeffrey is believed by the
customs officers and deputy sheriff to
he Brooks, the smuggler. who escaped
from McNell's Island Thursday. Last
night the officers recovered at Puyal.
lup n valise left by the murderer which
contained clothes worn by Brooks In
the county Jail. The officers claim to
possess other evidence establishing
the criminals identity as Brooks.
This afternoon Sheriff Mathews
called in his posse and gave up .he
search. He believes the murderer has
escaped outside the county. Last night
the sheriff believed he had the murder
er trapped in an Indians cabin. To-
days search revealed that tie Indian
giving the information simply lied and
now it is believed the Indian had har-
bored the fugitive and had been paid
by him to lead the officers on wild
goose chase while he was escaping.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
HURRICANE IN CUBA.
Uprooted ana Many Houses
Blown Away.

Plantations Uprooted and Many Houses
Blown Away.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5.-According
to reports made by Captain Holltum
of the British steamship Bfiganza, the
northeast end of Cuba was on Septem.
Der % visited by one of the most ter
rifle hurricanes that has visited that
locality for 20 years. All inc banana
plantations were either totally de-
stroyed or badly damaged. Houses
were blown away, trees uprooted and
other damage wrought. The cocoanuI
oil factory run by American capitalists
was badly damaged.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
WILSON'S DELUsI0N.
The Tariff Man of Democracy Talks o
impossible Results.

New YORK. Oct. 6.-Among the
passengers who arrived on the New
YORK today were Mr.. and Mrs. George
j. Gould and family and Congressman
w. l.. Wilson. Wilson said: 81 feel
fully recovered from my recent illness /"
His face was the picture of health. ~
did not 40 over to talk tariff" lie said,
"but l met financial aud business me-
Ia London last week at the chamber of
commerce. | told them the new tariff
bill was not made to suit them, but To
-uit Americans. The Brush will have
to look out for us when We get free raw
materials, Tor we will command the
supremacy in manufacturing, our mer-
chant marine Will be restored and our
merchants Will appear. Ia n utral mar
kela.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Oct. A sne.
cial from Key West says: Fifty bodies
nave been washed ashore on the Islands
around Key West. The dead are evil
IDENTIFY sailors from vessels des royed.
The probabilities are that many more
CHASTITY evidences of the hurricane will
he brought 10 light In a few DAYS.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
IN HIS OLD QUARTERS.
Captain Howgate in Jail After an Alb =
sence of Thirteen Years.

WASHINGTON, Oct. A. Captain
Howgate. the alleged delaulting ex-
chief of the signal service, was brough
back to Washington today after an alb.
sence of Is years aud lodged in Jail.
He said he felt no regret at returning,
although he felt intense regret at'the
first misstep which had brought him
so much trouble.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11

A THRIVING TRADE RUINED.
Minneapolis Mlllers Shut Out of Cub
by the Tariff Bill,

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct. 3.-The local
flour millers have been notified that
the trade in Cuba they had worked up
under the reciprocity treaty is prob
ably at an end. Under that treaty the
duty on flour was 81 per barrel, but
since the passage of the German VIII
son bill the treaty has heen ignored
and the duty raised to $3.50 a barrel.
One local concern has Just been noti-
fled by its special agent that large
consignment of -four destined for Cuba
must be held back because of the
change in conditions.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
WERE cAuGar by FALLING WALLS.
-Four Firemrn and Spectator Killed
al Detroit Fire.

at IA Detroit Fire.
DETROIT, Oct. 5.-Five men are
dead, 10 are more or less Injured au'
$4,000 worth OF property was de
stroyed by the burning of Keenan, Il
Jahn's five-story furniture store OF
Woodward avenue today. The names
of the dead are: Michael Donoghue.
Lieutenant of the chemical engine COM
psny; Lieutenant Deley, plpemaD;
John w. Paget, pipeman; Julius Cum
mings, ppemaL; Frederick Bussey,
electrIca, worker.
The list Of injured, most-of whom are
not badly hurt, IL as follows: Frank
e. Stocks, head and face frlghifully
cut; Michael G. Gray, John b. Newell
Thomas Carr, Patrick J. RourKe, Leslie
x. McNamasa, Henry Kimberly.
Henry Herig, Fred Drahein,, injured
internally; condition critical. All ure
firemeu.
Tale of the Disaster.
The fire originated at the bottom OF
the elevator and swept upward with
tremendous swiftness. About 65 per-
sons we're at work In the upper stories,
but all escaped unhurt. The water
supply seemed at first inadequate and
the building was soon ruined. After
he Interior had partially burned out.
1t became apparent that the front and
rear walls were In danger of falling
but Fire Chief Elliott allowed his men
to advance toward 1t, both from the
front and the rear. Suddenly the front
wall sagged forward and the great mass
OF hot bricks, tiiuber and Iron. crashed
down ward. Almost at the same IN
stani the renr wall crumbled and fell
to the alley In the rear.
Amid tile tumult of the pnnic-strick
en- crowd rose the fhreks of the
wounded and Imprisoned firemen.
Sixteen In all were In the path of the
tumbling walls, but 10 escaped alive
alter few seconds thrilling expert
ence. Their comrades worked to res
cue the dying and remains OF the dead,
and all were recovered. Their limp
and crushed limbs were In some cases
unrecognizable.
Chief Elliott Is being roundly scored
for endanyering the lives of his men.
An investigation will doubtless follow.
The First Account.
DETROIT, Oct. 9-Fire was dis
covered In the basement of the furnl
ture store of keenan, & jain. Wher
the engines arrived the fire had run VI
the elevator shaft. The entire upper
floors were aflame W hen the first stream
was thrown on. There were 80 en-
ployes, most OF whom had great diff
Guilty In escaping. The building, al
old fve-story struc .ure. was soor
Quilted, and the stock ruined. AT
o'clock the front wall tumbled Int,
Woodward avenue. The firemen wer,
warned and retreated as rapidly n
possible. Some got from under, but
dozen or more were unable to do so.
A yell OF horror went up stimuli
taneously from the throats of thou
sands In the streets and then there wa
crash like an earthquake. The al
was filed with dust aud sheets OF fam
and smoke. The falling walls brok
the heavy electro and trolley wires
The flashes of sputteribg electric fiui
lighted up the scene, and the peopl
crowd and surged to get into store
and down side streets. and numbe
Of men, women and children weI
trampied under foot by frightene
spectators, but none seriously hurt.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
ryps.otters Issue u Challenge.

DENVER, Oct. "a challenge was
Issued tonight oy four of the Denver
Republicans crack machine typeset-
tiers To any four machine men In the
United States for speed contest, the
stakes to be 500 o side.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11

PEORIA, ILL.,, Oct. 4.-The directors
OF the " hisky trust adjourned this af-
ternoon subject TO the call of the pres
idenf. There was no discussion OF re-
organization. The price of the goods
was reduced 10 cents and further re-
ductions are expected soon.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
ROBBED POOR WOMEN.
More Abuses of New York Polio,
Brought to Light.

New YORK, Oct. 3.-Before the
Lexow investigating committee today,
numerous witnesses testified TO abuses
received at the hands of the police. and
many of them had been charged for
police protection. One woman who
sold newspapers on the corner was
commanded by a policeman to pay
him SIS, and she was arrested because
she did not have the money.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
HoweArE 10 READY FOR TRIAL.
All He Asks Is Simple Justice and Fair
Treatment.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8. = Captain
Hoapate WINS interviewed AT the dis
trici Jail TODAY as to District Attorney
Birnry's purpose to bring the prisoner
10 trial within the next 10 days. ~
am glad 10 bear It," he said. II am
ready Tor the Trial at any time and nsk
NO tavors except that simple justice
shall be done me. All / want is fair
treatm emit"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-10-11
INVEST AT WEISER. idaho.

for Of
Hundreds o Saw Iogsl
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-03-02
WaWawaia Items.

Miss Cleo Holt returned home Mon
day.
Tuesday night, Feb. 20, was the cold
est of the seasons degrees below zero
The sad news reached Wawawai We'd
nesday OF the death OF Maj sewaII
Truax, at his home in Spokane. The
major was one OF the pioneer settlers on
the river.
Last week d. NJ. Holt was compelled
TO shoot one of his valuable mules, 1t be-
ing down with the new disease that Is
going the rounds of the neighborhood'
The mules mate is not expected to live.
Mr.. John Wolf, lately OF Moscow, Ida
no passed here last Wednesday with his
household effects on his way to the irult
ranch the other side of the riv r, which
he lately purchased from J. W. oiheid'
Fred Shaw will soon return from school
to take his old place as mail carrier ;
Gal. Balm, the late holder Of that po-
sition having migrated to Portland, ana
from there left aboard ship tor 1.-THE aud
sod, begorra.'
One OF the greatest events OF the sea-
son was the ball given at the school
house on the eve OF the anniversary OF
Washington's birthday. There were
about forty numbers sold. A fine lunch
was sit at midnight and towards morn
inc all started homeward, tired, but hap
STUDENT,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-03-02

There seems to be some trouble brewing at
the agricultural college, 1t is said complaint
has been presented against the regents charging
them not only with nismanagement but with a
number Of petty stealings.
And no one had more to do with that
trouble than Scobey himself, but it took
him till last Tuesday to find out that
there "was some trouble brewing!" But
comment is unnecessary.
We believe Governor McGraw will see
that the charges are groundless, and that
he will remove all blame and suspicion
from the heats OF the regents, and that
no further obstacles will be placed in the
way OF the progress of the states ward,
the college, but that it will continue to
grow and prosper.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-03-02
College Chatter.

Prof. Fulmer will deliver one of his
sugar beet lectures before the Palouseitee
tomorrow.
Lieut.. Stoke and the corporals gave
us three good drills this week. The boys
are learning fast.
The museum will be open from one to
five on Saturday afternoons SO as to give
all the city people chance to see our
fine collection.
Some OF the students are losing rub
bers. Last night one tried to claim a
No. 10 for an 8, but his feet wouldn't
bear him out in the matter.
Prof. Waller was visited last Sunday
by Misses Cleo Holt and Norma Hamli-
ton, OF Cofax. Prof. showed his visitors
through the college museum.
One of our most prosperous young
men, Mr.. Lemon, was called from college
last Tuesday by the sickness OF his
mother. Mr.. l.. left behind him many
warm friends who will miss him, as he
was well liked by all who made his ac-
quaintance. CHINOOK.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-03-02

All Jim is one of the best known
Cinnamon in Pullman, and he is every
bodys friend. He went through a, for
him, new experience last week, and
| made haste to show proof of that exper-
| fence to the HERALD force. 1t was only
| the preliminary to becoming registered :;
he had visited Taylor's photograph gal
lery, and had gone through the trying
operation of having his picture taken
and was greatly excited and pleased at
the result. He said that he would get
registered soon, so that he could stay in
the United States. and that he was going
to send one OF his pictures home to lis
wife and boy in China. He said that he
had just sent his boy $400 with which to
buy wife, and that that sum would get
good one. Wives in China cost from
5000 to $1,000. All Jim expects to 90
home on a visit next year ii washing
picks up.
Advance Endeavor" is the title of
a special service at the Congregational
church tomorrow evening at 1880.
Good Citizenship" is to be presented
by Elmer Lobaugh. "Fellowship" by
Miss Halsey, and "Benefcence" by
Miss Dora Lobaugh. Special words have
been written to many OF the familiar
tunes, which give point to the service.
A cordial invitation is extended to
non-church goers to be present.
Since the Mercantile il out of the
hands OF receiver it is making many
improvements in its stock, and every
line is being filled up.
The steamer Spokane will run on
snake river, between Riparia and Lewis
ton, this spring, while the Almota is
laid up for repairs.
The Hardware company will display
its line OF vehicles in the building lately
occupied by the Chas. H. Dodd Co.
R. IL. Duff the postmaster at Col
ton. This is Mr. Duff's reward for stand
ing in line with the faithful.
Prof. and Mrs. Fletcher, of the col
lege, have removed into the Letson resi-
dence, on Mechanics hill.
County Auditor Smith, and his dep
uty, J. NJ. Hill, danced in the Odd Eel
lows hall last night.
Mrs. f. E. Alton and little daughter,
OF Cotton, have been visiting Pullman
friends this week.
M. A. Corner, head weilder OF the
birch in Whitman co 'nty, was in town
Wednesday.
Mis-. Mollie Claus, OF Guy, is now
engaged in the county treasurer's office
at ColfaX.
-Editor Alton and James Maynard
wefe down from Cotton last Saturday.
Pres. Bryan, of the college, was at
Spokane the early part OF the week.
The pile driver is at work on the
new bridge on North Grand street.
The Cheatham families departed for
Tacoma last Saturday.
The Bradbury boys we're here from
Palouse last Sunday.
j. B. Watson, the Cotton merchant,
was here Wednesday.
Rev. Scoles is now holding meetings
in Reaney's hall.
Henry Oliver has removed to Rossi-
ter's addition.
-Collax has placed its liquor license
5000.
H. T. Murray is at Colfax.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-03-02
An Oakesdale Scrape.
Chemist Experiment Station,
Pullman, Wash.

Oakesdale had another shooting sensa-
ton Saturday midnight, but the facts of
the case of the shooting, as well as the
identy OF the person who fred the shot,
is wrapped in mystery. There was a
drunken row in Taylor's saloon, and
among the parties who were in the
house a. the time, was A. I. Sinks, who
is well-known as witness for the de-
fense in the Ed. Hill murder case. 1t is
said, that, as Sinks was leaving the sa-
loon, after some generel trouble, shot
was fired at him. and the bullet took ef-
feet in his kidneys. Sinks was not ex-
pected to live over Sunday, but latest re-
ports are to the elect that his condition
has imp owed. He is still in critical
condition. Sheriff Lathrum and Prose-
cutting Attorney Pickrell went to Oakes-
dale Sunday to investigate the matter.
sinks himself makes ostaterdent,aaa
9th er parties. who might be in a posi-
tion to know, are keeping very quiet
about the affair.-Commoner.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1894-03-02
Directions for Sugar Beet Culture.
SELECTION or SOIL.


of soil, if the soil is properly drained,
and the beet properly cultivated. How
ever, some soils are much better adapted
to the production OF superior beets than
others. The best soil for the purpose
may be called a light, sandy loan; but
in general any soil that is capable OF pro-
ducing good crops of corn, wheat or po-
tatoes will produce a good crop OF sugar
beets if well cultivated.
ROTATION OF CROPS.
Ordinarily, beets should follow wheat,
or some other cereal, because the cereals
must be harvested early, thus giving
sufficient time to prepare the soil for
beets by FALL FLOWING which is very
essential to successful beet culture.
PREPARATION or SOIL.
1t is very important that the ground
intended for beets should be worked ONLY
when dry. Ii it was not plowed in the
fall it should be plowed this spring to a
depth of six to eight inches, and then
suBsomED wherever practicable six or
seven inches deeper. After blowing,
harrow the soil until free from Jumps,
and prepare it as you would your vege-
table garden. AS soon as all danger OF
heavy frosts is over, roll the ground with
a roller until a perfectly smooth surface
is obtained. Then measure exactly the
ground to be sown (say space OF 10 feet
square for each variety OF seed) this is
absolutely necessary in order to estimate
accurately the yield and cost of produc-
ton per acre.
TINE OF PLANTING.
This is very important, and should be
governed largely by temperature. Be-
gin planting when the daily temperature
(or the temperature OF the soil is from
4S to so degrees F.; usually from the
middle of April to the first OF May.
PLANTING OF SEED.
The seed should be sown with drill or
by hand, at distances from lB to l8inches
apart between the rows, and at a depth
OF not more than ONE INCH. Care should
be taken not to SOW deeper. After the
seeds have been sown a day or two go
over the ground with a roller.
FIRST CULTIVATION.
As soon as the young plants appear in
the rows run cutyator between the
rows, or hoe if done by hand, SO as to al
low the air to penetrate the subsoiI.
THINNING THE BETS.
When the young plants have four
leaves they must be separated, leaving a
single plant at distance from six to eight
inches apart in the rows, according tol
the fertility OF the soll.
TINS WORK Is OF THE GREATEST IMPoR-
TANCE, FOR If IT Is DELAYED MORE THAN
ONE WEEK AFTER IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BE-
GUN THE EFFECT WILL BE TO REDUCE THE
CROP ABOUT oNE-ruRD; THEREFORE, THE
GREATEST STRESS is LAID on THIS PART OF
THE WORK, WHICH MUST UNDER no coNsID-
ERATIoN BENEGLECrED.
GENERAL CULTIVATION.
After the plants have been separated,
leaving only one every six or eight inches,
hoe or cultivate two or three times, be-
ing careful to keep the crop Tree from
weeds until the leaves by their foliage
cover the ground thus keeping the soil
moist and preventing the weeds from
growing. From this time on the crop
can be allowed to take its own course un-
til harvest time.
HARVESTING,
The time for harvesting varies in dif-
ferent localities. In general it may be