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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
IMPROVE THE DAILY PAPER.
DR.. Parkhurst Devotcs Part of Sermo
to News Disseminators.

DR.. Parkhurst Devotcs Part of a Sermon
to News Disseminators.
New York, Dec. S0.-The Rev. Charles
Parkhurst preached a sermon this
morning, in which he made indirect and
incidental references to the work of the
past year. The people had learned, he
said, that the politician was a man of
expediency and that he might arrange
things in such a manner as only a
mighty uprising of people could undo.
In looking over the field of the future,
he said the people should look for an
Improvement in the newspapers. Pa
pers, he said, that daily served UP a
mass of undigested matter, without dis
elimination to their readers, were rap
idly becoming a public nuisance.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
CoxeY VIII Urge His plans.

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Jacob S. Coxey ar
rived at the Auditorium today. He will
go to ST. Louis to urge the adoption of
his bill as a populist measure by the
conference of the populist leaders,
which convenes there this week. Carl
Brown has gone ahead to agitate the
matter in advance of the conference.
He will present long preamble recit-
ing the inadequacy of the present mon
etary system, and a resolution which
reads: I'VE are in favor of the unlim-
tied coinage of silver in the ratio of
16 to l and the Coxey non-interest bear
ing bonds plan"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
VIII THRoUoH 4 eUFaliM!!!sM.o BRIDGE
Wreck in Arizona-No One Killed. 1t Is
Claimed

Los Angeles, Dec. ga report has
reached here that the Sunset Limited
was wrecked early this morning at
ochoa, Arizona, 10 miles from Benson.
A burned bridge gave way under the
ngine, which carried the balance of
The train into the ditch. The train
vas composed OF five cars. Two sleep
ars were completely burned. The
mixed car was also burned. DIZZY
IF Mrs. Emery in the private cafScleo-
patra for Pasadena escaped injury. 1t
Is claimed the other cars were un
touched Though the passenger list
was large. the officials say that no che
was injured
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03

Waxahatchie. Texas. Dec 26.-The
Katy southbound and westbound Hous-
ton e. Texas Central trains collided
at a crossing a mile north of this city
last night. The engineer of the Katy
ran into the rear coach of the Houston
& Texas Central, striking it about mid
way, tearing the seats up and scatter
ing the coach fixtures about promis-
cously. The injured number 20, three
fatally hurt.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
A PYTHlAN OFFICER TALKS.
Remarks Regarding the Edict of Mon.
signOr Satolli

Nashville, Dec. 30.-Dr. L. White, SUI
preme keeper of the records and seals
Of the knights of Pythias, in an inter-
view concerning the order and the re-
cent papal edict says: 1T seems that it
is matter which each individual must
settle for himself The man who con-
siders himself his own master in the
worldly affairs will remain in the order
If he is devoted to its principles. 1 have
talked with several Catholic Knights
Of Pythias concerning the question and
they all say they intend to remain in
the order The supreme lodge had de-
creed that each member must be loyal
to the government under which he
lives. You can see where that would
fail to please the pope"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
sYRNEs ABOUT READY TO RETIRE
superintendent OF Gotham's Police EVi
IDENTIFY Means TO Resign.


New York, Dec. 30-It was apparent
at police headquarters in this city that
a change in the affairs is speedily ap-
preaching and gloom pervaded the en-
tire building. None doubt that Super
intendent Byrnes intends to retire as
soon as his successor is appointed. He
was in his Office as early as o'clock
this morning, but he denied himself to
visitors. There was no concealment
among those posted that the superin-
tendent was engaged in making prepar-
atoms to move. He was closeted during
the day with Sergeant Frank Mangin,
and was clearing out all his private pa
pers and effects which have gathered
during the years of his sojourn in the
building. They were packed up and
sent to his home on West Fifty-Eighth
street. Nobody cared to talk much
about the mater, but those who did
speak, spoke in terms of establishment
and regret at their chiefs coming re-
tirement
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
INITIATIVE AND REFEREND N.
popuiist Delegates at St. Louis Form
Such n League.

St. Louis, Dec. 30.-About So delegates
to the national council of the peoples
party have organized national militia
tive and referendum league. James II.
Lathrop of Topeka was elected presi-
dent, and an executive committee and
national and state organizers We're
chosen. 1t was decided to at once push
the organization throughout the coun-
try; to promote the scheme of the Swiss
system of initiative and referendum.
Thirteen states were represented.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
WOMAN AS JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Elected by Mistake but Sworn i'll by
Iowa Officials.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dec. SeO.-As the
result of a clerical error in the election
ballot. Iowa will, for the first time I'm
its history, have woman justice of the
peace. Mrs. l.. e. Castle of Calendar,
being sworn in yesterday. The inten-
ton was to nominate her husband, but
by mistake his wife's initials were used
and she was elected. AS there was no
legal obstacle to her filling the place
she was sworn in
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
Blizzard in Nebraska.

Omaha. Dec. 26.-Throughout Ne
braska light snow has been falling for
the greater part of the day. In some
portions the storm assumes almost the
proportions of blizzard. The weather
bureau promises fall of 80 degrees In
Omaha by tomorrow afternoon, bring
ing the temperature down to zero.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03

Madrid, Dec 30.-Senor Biessa. min
lister Of the interior, has entered
formal denial Of the statement which
recently emanated from Washington to
the effect that a plan had been under
consideration, allowing local officials
of Cuba to make up the budget OF tariff
duties. afterwards submitting it to the
government for approval
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
washington Notes.

Washington, Dec. 2S.--The McRae bill
has passed the house, but not the sem
ate, and it was decided TO make strenu-
)us efforts TO secure favorable action in
the senate.
The Forestry Association held a joint
meeting with the National Geographical
Society at the museum tonight Secre-
tary Of Agriculture Morton, as presi-
lent of the Forestry Association, made
4 short address
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
MEMPHIS LADIES TO EDIT A papEF
Commcrcial-Appea Plant Placed ~ Thei'
DISPOSAL.

Memphis, Dec 3O-rhe Commercial.
Appeal has placed its plant at the dis
posal of the women Of Memphis, whf
will edit the paper for issue and receive
the revenue accruing therefrom for tho
purpose OF starting a fund to build 6
womans temple in this city. The edi-
ton will appear on St Valentines day.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
KILLED BY YAeuI INDIANS.
Proprietor of an Indian Village Failed t
Pay His Redskins.

Tucson, Ariz., Dec. 30.-Frank Debs.
formerly a resident of Tucson, was MUIR
dered by Yaqui Indians in the state of
Sonora, Mexico. Debs established an
Indian village at the San Francisco
midwinter fair last summer, but left
San Francisco before the exposition
closed, falling to pay the Indians he
had brought from Arizona and Mexico
and leaving them to return as best they
might. Two of the Indians were with
Debs at the time he was killed and the
opinion prevails that they killed him
out of spite for his having failed to pay
them what was due.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03

Hudson. N. Y. Dec. 30.-W. #. Ros-
man Jr., bookkeeper for the National
Hudson River bank Of this city was
arrested last night on the charge Of en-
bezzling $4,000. He confessed to the
taking Of the amount and said he had
spent the money in stock speculations
In Wall street.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
Rnnk Note Bill Passed Il.

ST. Johns N. f., Dec. SO.-The presi-
dents casting vote only carried the
governments bank note bill through
the upper house. The debate contin-
ed until 2 a. M Amendments were
amended which win necessitate the bill
being again sent TO the lower house.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
BONANZAKING'SWlEL
Ex-senator Fairs Children Get
Only the income. !,
ESTATE WORTH


San Francisco, Dec. 29.-T
James G.. Fair, the noted -
millionaire and ex-United States eehaS
tor from Nevada, was filed In the supe-
rior court this morning. The wH1 uls-
poses of an estate. the value OF which
is estimated at $40.00O000 Under the
provisions OF the millionaire's Will the
greater portion of the estate falls to
persons living out of California. The
biggest slices will go to his two daugh-
ters, living in New York. and other
relatives residing in Iowa.
Though Senator Fair was popularity
supposed TO have more ready moE..yr
than any other San Francisco man, he
made very few specific requests OF mon
ey The only gifts of public nature
are three, aggregatlng S125. 900, to the
orphan asylums of San Francisco
Among his four employees, $1,000 is to be
divided. The Iowa relatives coIns In
for a generous share. no Fairs sister.
Mary Anderson, and her husband and
children. who live at Ida Grove Iowa.
$3.50, coo is bequeathed, to be divided
Equally among them. To the family OF
William Fair, brother of deceased
llso residents OF Ida Grove, Town, $780,
100 is bequeathed. The family Of Ed
ward Fair, another brother, residing in
Ida Grove, Iowa, are willed $4,000 To
Mary Jane Lundy, daughter of tesla
tors deceased brother, Thomas Fair
md her children. who reside at Cor
rectionvllle, Iowa, $4,000 Is bequeathed
Another $4,000 is willed to the family
IF James RI, Fair. of Ida Grove, who Is
4 son of the deceased brother, Thomas
Fair
The other requests OF money are $780,
300 to the family of sister, Mary J.
Crothers, of San Jose, Cal: $50, 900 to the
'amiy of a brother, Andrew Fair, o<.
SAN Jose; and $4,000 to Herman Oei,;
'ichs, of New York. son-in-law OF tho
deceased
INCOME TO CHILDREN
The RESI- dxe of the vast estate is left
n trust to a board OF EXECUTORS -curfsrsr-
ng Of Mr.. Fairs attorneys. w. s. Good
elbow, James S. Angus and Louis c.
3reeze, all of this city, and Thomas @.
,rothers. a nephew. residing in San Jose.
As trustees without bonds they are d.
ected to hold In trust and manage the
state, buying or selling and making
improvements as they may deem At dur
ng the lives OF Mr.. Fairs daughters.
hrs. Theresa Oeli.ichs of New York and
liss Virginia Fair, also living in New
lorlS, and his son, Charles l.. Fair Of
his city. IT Is directed that the net
monthly income of the estate shall be
qually divided among these three heirs
turing then lives. Not until the death
II the three children Is the estate TO -
inally divided. The bequest to the q
| Charles Fair, ends with his death
MS share OF the income shall rev
| lis sisters or their children pendi
| inal distribution.
| Upon the final distribution OF
| ate, subsequent to the death
children, ii is willed that one q
he estate shall be transferrf
| hildron or descendants OF
| TWO daughters and the rem
| 1alf to the brothers and
| deceased or their descenda
Senator Fair in his will
not married and has no
| han those mentioned:
,laims Of alleged heirs. ~ lta,l
| my possible widow and SI0 to any H.
| children that are decided by law to be-
| afe
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
Saws Congress win DO Nothing.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec Ex-Governor
Oates, who has just returned from
Washington, said in an interview that
the Carlisle currency plan will be de-
feated; that the Nicaraguan canal bill
win fail to pass, and congress win do
but little this session.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
AT HIS oLp TRICKS AGAIN.
pardoncd Cut of ,yaue Wana reniten
tiary by the Governor.

tiary by the Governor.
Joseph p. Bennington, who was ar
rested Saturday at Eugene, Oregon
charged with forgery, is n Tacoma boy
His parents reside near Puyallup. De
cember Is, 1891, Bennington was sen
fenced to three years in the peniten
tiary for forgery committed in Tacoma
April 8, of this year. he was pardoned by
Governor McGraw for good conduct
While in the penitentiary he was one
Of Warden Coblentz's TRUSTEES. 1t wa.
thought he had entirely reformed
While here shortly after his arrest, h,
professed the deepest penitence for hii
crime and solemnly announced that h,
intended to be a better man.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03

Port Townsend. Dec. 26.-The derelict
bark Southern Chief. which was aban-
doned last Friday off Cape Flattery,
was towed into port today. Her masts
and rigging and her cargo of 900, 900
feet of lumber are in good condition.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
DEATH A suRPRIsE.

The death Of ex-senator Fair at mid
night was a surprise to the community.
the seriousness of his illness having
been kept secret. He passed away at
his apartments in the Lick house. the
hotel being part of his vast possessions.
Fair had been In bed since Monday
For several hours before the end came
he was unconscious The doctors said
that death was due u diabetis AID
Bright's disease. He leaves an estate
valued at $4O,0oOoo0.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
NATURAL GAS SUPPLIES SHUT OFF
Explosion at the Fremont, o., Works
Caused Great Suffering.

Fremont Ohio. Dec. 30.-While repair
ing the regulator at the Northwestern
Ohio Natural Gas Works today an ex-
plosion occurred, wrecking the regu-
lator and seriously injuring L. Stevens.
Charles Cradle and ]. r. Loveland. The
fuel gas supply to the city had to be
shut off and lots of homes were left
without fuel making it a very serious
thing for the people, in view of the cold
weather. The gas can not be turned
on for several days.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03

Toronto Dec 29.-Aldernan Stewart is
under arrest charged with having offered
to secure for one of the competing electric
light companies the civic lighting con-
tract for $4,000, which sum was used In
buving up l9 aldermen. Other arrests are
exnacted TO follow.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03

Halifax. Dec. S0.-The steamer Lab
rador. which arrived from Liverpool
last evening. made the passage in six
days and five hours. which is the fastest
ever made TO this port from Liverpool.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
HONEYMOON ABRUPTLY ENDED.
John smith Blew out the Gas and the
Connie Died.

San Francisco, Dec. 30.-John Smitl
and his bride of week We're found
dead in bed this morning, asphyxiated
by gas. 1t is presumed that they failed
to turn Off the gas properly upon re-
firing
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03

Washington. Dec. 25.-The president
has refused the application for pardon
in the case of the Indian, Cha Nope
Huah, alias Two Sticks. convicted of
murder in South Dakota and sentenced
to hang next Friday. The Indian, with
his sons and another Indian. deliberate
III murdered four cowboys whose hospi-
tality they were. enjoying.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
Alderman powers safe

Chicago. Dec. 29.-The grand jury by a
unani.nous vote today refused to indlct
Alderman John Powers for soliciting a
bride. Alderman Powers had been charged
with atternpting to secure s25,000 to repeal
tho artj-ciearette ordinance.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
No Ono Fatally Iniured

Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 26.-Beyond
bruises no passengers were hurt in the
wreck last night of the Louisville &
Nashville passenger train near Brent
wood. Engineer Shugar and FiremEn
Petit. scalded, and Postal Clerk S
WHO had rib broken. al - v
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-01-03
sANro ROSA RoseER AT LARGE
Reward of 81 900 Offered for His APP
prehcnsion.

prehcnsiOn.
Santa Rosa, Cal, Dec. 29.-Treasurer
Stofen and his bondsmen offered a re-
ward of $1,000 for the capture of the
robber and the recovery of the money
token from the county treasury yes
terday. It is believed that scheme
Il, rob the treasury was put up by Santa
Is osa people and that the actual rob
her was brought from out Of town to
avoid Identification.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-11-26
Hnrse and Man nrnwned

Ware, Mass, Nov. 25.--Joseph God dette, aged twenty-one, an employe in the Gilbert company's mill, was drown- ed in the Ware river at Gilbertville last night. He and Fred Bombriant, also of Gilbertville, hired a team and vis- ited this town. It is supposed they had been drinking and fell asleep in the team on the way home and that the horse, instead of continuing along the road walked up the railroad track and over the bank into the river. The horse was also drowned and the car riage was smashed. Bombriant man. aged to drag himself out, but was una ble to help his companion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-11-26
4 wEnn KNowN nNrNRrArNER.

 Milton Aborn Started With the Famous R..
 Y. Keith--His Extensive Repertoire
 Many Friends in New haven.
 MT. Milton Aborn,o of the Milton Aborn Opera company, was seen last evening at the Grand opera house, and in speak ing of his operatic career said that he first started in the business with MT, Keith of New York, and was with him for seven years, after which he started in the opera business. He has played in all the states east of Chicago, and is able at all times to put on from forty to fifty operas a season. His repertoire this week consists of nine different light operas and one grand opera, 'Marita- na," piece which has not been done in this city in many years.
 MT. Aborn is very genial man to meet, and speaks in highest terms of his former reception in this city. He has many friends in Yle, and that they will give a warm reception during his present stay Is assured by the large sale of seats.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-11-26
LOCAL NE WS.
Brief Mention
High water to-day at 6:13 p. m.

High water to-day at 6:13 p. m.
 Buy house-R. D. Baldwin.
 Mems All WoolSuits $7.5O at Oak Hall. Loans and insurance furnished by Charles Wilson & Co.,, AZ Church street.
 Manure specially composted for fer tilizing lawns. Conn. Concrete Co., 49 Church street.
 A special meeting of the city's board of finance will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 Hauff Bros ice cream, or a frozen pudding for Thanksgiving dinner, will please you. Salted almonds and ginger root.
 Paul DuChaillu, the famous African explorer and writer of stories of explor- ing adventure, lectured to Yale students last night, and is stopping at Hotel Ma jestic.
 A number of the friends of MT. and Mrs. S. Samuels, caterer of the Har- rnonie club, rendered them a farewell reception Sunday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. M. Bernstein on Grand avenue. MT. and Mrs. Samuels will re- move to New York city next week.
 The health of Joseph c. Earle contin- ues in a very precarious condition Over a year ago symptoms of paralysis manifested themselves and of late the trouble has been more pronounced. He has been confined to his home, No. 214 Orchard street, for the last two weeks He is attended by Dr. L. J. Sanford MT. Earle was assistant postmaster un- der Postmaster English.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-11-26
ST. M4RY,s CHURCH BAz4AR.
Now Being Held at the Armory-
 ing Textile Exhibit.

Now Being Held at the Armory-Interest- ing Textile Exhibit.
 St. Mary's Dominican Bazaar now being held at the armory, was attended by large throng last night, despite the rain. The armory presents a very pret- ty appearance. AS one enters they be- hold in the east end of the armory vast artificial mountain, which looks very realistic. The booths about the armory are prettily trimmed and in-
 clude Moother Goose booth, Flower booth Candy booth, refreshment, gip- sy, Brownies, fortune tellers, Spanish, St. Mary's temperance, St. Mary's chapel booth, St. Ann's guild, St. Roses guild, Holy Name.
 The candy booth is in charge of Mrs B. Scranton, assisted by the Misses Hogan, Miss Rose Walsh, Miss Joseph inc Reynolds, Miss Josephine Maher and Miss Edith Scranton.
 | Among the exhibitors are S. H. Moore & Co.,, florist; M. Steinert & Son, H. B. Armstrong & Co.,, Hygeia Ice Co.,, Kick apoo Indian Medicine Co.,, Edison's phonographs and Malley, Nicely & Go. The most interesting exhibit is the one of textile articles presented 10 the Smithsonian Institute at Washing ton, B. C., by MT. Copp, and through the courtesy of the institute they were l loaned for exhibition for the benefit of l To alo, quest The exhibit includes articles worn and used between the yaars 1885 to 1900, among them being an all wool home made carpet in 1750, a hand made counterpane 135 years old, quilt, set of bed curtains made in 1885, which were brought from England; a set of 1 blue and white linen homespun cloth, a riding habit of homespun broadcloth worn about 1775, a heEotrope silk gown, an Angora shawl, case filled with articles worn and used from 1750 to 1900, among them being piece of em- broidery over 200 years old lace scarfs, muslin eollarettes, old fashioned tippet, silk stockings, silk gloves, lace mitts, | poeketbooq.s, silk neck-kerchief, en- broideries, bread bags, handkerchiefs, and many other handmade articles; old bonnets worm 150 years ago, a child s dress 200 years old, a large table filled with home made linen, spun and woven between 1750 and 1775, consisting of bed spreads, table cloths, napkins, towels, sheets, embroidered table cov- CTS, pillow cases, etc.; a table filled with
 blue willow ware, and a tea set of pink lustre china; one lot of almanacs, begin ming 1734 and ending 1888, are indeed a rare curiosity, manuscripts and diarys from 1725 up; one old family tree from 1769; one large case of very old and rare books, among which are a Bible used about 1640; case of old fashioned glass and china ware, including punch bowl and ladel over 200 years old. The exhibit is one everyone should see, and can be seen at a small admis- sion The exhibition is in the City Guards loom.
 The program for tonight will include singing by the Arions and a solo by Michael Hessler.
 | Dancing is the feature of the even ing's entertainment. The Second Reg
 iment band furnish excellent concert
 and dance music.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-11-26
GOING TO NEW BRITAIN.

Clan Mcleod to Take Part in Instituting
 Ceremony of a CIV Clan Tonight.
 The members of Clan Mcleod No S1, Order of Scottish Clans, will proceed to New Britain tonight for the purpose of taking part in the ceremony of in- stituting a new clan The new clan will be called Douglass No. 130, and will be composed of the leading Scots of the city The members of Clan Mcleod will leave by the 615 p. m. train and will be joined by the members of Clan Campbell No. 24 of Bridgeport. Arriv- ing at Berlin they will meet the mem- bers of Clan Gordon of Hartford and Clan Malcolm of Meriden, and will then proceed in a body to New Britain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-11-26
stone Cutters, Ball,

The Journeymen Free Stone Cutters association of New Haven and vicinity will give their second annual grand ball at old Union armory Friday even ing, December 20. The committee Of arrangements are James MoCourt John Robbie and Robert McDouglass' The association is now about twelve years old and is a prosperous organiza- ton. Their last ball two years ago was a fine success, there being 200 cou- pies in the grand march and the conn ing bah will probably be fully as large and as prominent a social event.