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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
TROOPS NEEDED TO ouELL RIOTS
Mine Operators i'll West Virginia Dc
mand Proper Protection.

Charleston, w. Va, July 6.-Governor
McCorkle's representative at Elkhart
wires today that the operators have made
a formal demand on the sheriff of Nc
Dowell county for protection against a
threatened outbreak of miners in that
region, and the sheriff verbally admitted
that he is unable to give it. Special en-
gines are in readiness to take troops to
the field of trouble and owing to actual
service last year, the troops are evidently
well qualified for good service.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
THE LOSS REACHES HALF A MILLION
Fire at Scotia, Cal. Consumed Magni.
ficent Plant and Stores.

Scotia, Cal, July This morning the
fire that burned the Pacific Lumber Com
panys mill, store, Offices, warehouses ana
lumber yard adjoining the mill was under
control The fire department of Eureka
last night sent n fire engine and 80 men.
Their assistance for seven hours mate
rally helped in checking the spread Of the
fire. There were no casualties. The esti-
mated loss is Sj0O,000 A small portion OF
the goods in the store were saved, togeth-
er with the greater portion Of the books
The postoflicc burned, but the mail was
saved. The express, telegraph and tele-
phone offices We're burned This was the
largest fire ever. experienced in the
county.
Scotia is a town established by the
Pacific Lumber Company, about 30 miles
from Eureka, in Humboldt county The
lumber mills were among the largest on
the coast.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
PULLMAN MEN GET MORE WAGES
A Ten Per Cent Advance Affecting Forty
Thousand People.

Chicago, July 6.-The Pullman Palace
Car Company has advanced the wages of
the employees at the Pullman shops 10 per
cent, the advance affecting 10000 people.
No formal announcement has been made
by the company of its action, as the ad-
vance has been gradually taking effect in
the various departments the last two
weeks. Vice president Wickes today said
when the great strike was ordered that
wages would go up as soon as business
conditions would permit, and the present
increase was simply fulfilment of that
promise.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
FATAL RIOT AT A HlNDoo WEDDING
The Troops Killed Three and Wounded
NcnrIN TWO Hundred More.

London. July G-An official telegram
from Bombay says that owing to the
clashing Of a Hindoo marriage procession
with some natives taking part in a Mo-
hammedan fete at Porbander, on the Kit
tywar peninsula, the former attacked the
Mohammedans and drove them from their
mosques. Troops eventually repressed the
rioting after three rioters were killed and
1884, chiefly Mohammedans, were wounded
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
HEAVY STORM AT LAKE GENEVA
Buildings Uuroofed Crops Ruined and
Half Dozen People Drowned

Half Dozen People Drowned.
Lake Geneva, Wis, July IA heavy
storm passed over here at 4:30 which un-
rooted buildings and demoralized shade
trees. The hail broke a large amount of
glass and ruined corn, oats ana what lit
tie fruit there was. The steam launch
Dispatch was chartered just before the
storm by II party consisting of Father
Hogan and Miss Hogan of Harvard, ILL.,,
and a man thought to be DR.. Franz, as
sstant to the lclgin, ILL.,, insane asylum
wife and child. The boat was in charge
of John Preston, reliable young man
They We're caught by the storm and the
boat was swamped, and all on board
were drowned The body of Miss Ho-
gan was found floating near Hayes Park
this afternoon.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
NORWEGIAN SHIP BURNED AT SEA
The Field, Coal Laden. Bound for san
Diego, California.

San Diego, July 6.-The British ship Ma
rion Frasier, Captain WALL which arriv-
ed here this morning from New Castle
Australia, brings news that the Norwe-
gian ship Field, coal laden, 275 days out
from Grimsby, Wales, and bound for this
port was burned at sea in latitude 10
south, longitude 113 west. The crew of 2G
men took to the boats and We're picked up
after "A days by the ship Centaur, bound
for the United Kingdom.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
PACIFIC LUMBER coMPANYs Loss
Mill at Scotia, Cal. Worth $500
Burned.

Rohnerville, Cal, July 6.--This even
ing fire broke out in the Pacific Lumber
Company's mill at Scotia. 1t spread
rapidly to the office, buildings and lum-
Der yards The plant was the largest
i'm the county and the loss will be $780,
600. Charles w. Nelson, Allen Gage,
Allen Curtis and the Anglo California
bank are the owners.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
SALT LAKE FIRE CHIEF HAULED UP
Charges All Dismissed Except One.
Charging POLITICAL Activity.

salt Lake, July G.-Some time ago writ
ten complaint was made by members of
the fire department against Fire Chief
Devine, charging him with various Of
fenses. Testimony has been taken by the
fire commissioners and report made to
the mayor, which eXonerates the chief on
all points excepting his connection with
political work. The mayor has not yet
taken any action on the report.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
JOSHUA HENDY WILL CASE ENDED
samuel Brother Compromises for
$4,000

San Francisco. July THE Joshua Hen
d,, will case has been compromised for
So 600. When Joshua Hendy, pioneer
manufacturer of mining machinery. died
he left a S5OO.OOO estate to his nephews and
nieces. His brother, Samuel Hendy, CON
tested the will and there was long drawn
ont battle in the probate court here, which
is still pending Samuel Hendy is to take
$40 900 and will waive all claims to the es-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
NAMED MANNING AND GRESHAM
New Revenue Cutters to BE Christcned
by Democratic Admirers.

Washington. July G.-The secretary of
the treasury has decided upon the names
to be given to the two revenue cutters
for the construction of which contracts
We're recently entered into. The cutter
to do service on the great lakes is to be
named the Walter @. Gresham, ana the
other which will patrol the New England
coast will be christened the Daniel Man
ming.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
CAR STRUCK BY A TRAIN
Accident at Niles, Ohio. Which Killed
One and Injured Others.

Niles, o., July Am electric car with
people returning from Riverside park was
struck by freight train on the Erie
railway here this afternoon. Frank VIII
son, a merchant, was killed instantly, and
Mrs. G. w. Holder. of Warren, was dan
gerously and perhaps fatally injured. Sew
eral others were seriously hurt, among
them Frank Ramsey, of Warren; Samuel
Graham, the conductor of the car; Ed
ward Radey, the motorman; Moody Ripp-
land; William Lewis, of Niles, and Miss
Hattie Lewis, of Warren.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
chambermaid Fatally Burned.

Denyer. July 7.-Miss May King,
chambermaid, was fatally burned today in
a fire in the Burlington block, Twenty
second and Laramie streets, caused by
an explosion of gasoline. Mrs. q. E.
park. the landady, and Mrs. Emma
Brown a colored servant, were also bad
Ia, burned. but will probably recover
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
uowgate Admitted 10 Bail.

Washington, July Captain Henry w.
Howgate has been admitted to bail in the
sum Of $1,000 pending an appeal for his
conviction and sentence on charges OF
forgery and embezzlement.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
NOTES FROM HAVANA.

Havana, July THE news of the death
of Aramburo, the insurgent leader is con
firmed. He was pursued by a band OF
troops and lost eight killed.
1t is rumored that about so men have
landed near Santa Cruz, commanded by
a Venezuelan.
Fighting is expected within a few days
between General Gascos and Navarros
troops and Maceo's, who is said to be sur
rounded by them.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11

Syracuse. N. Y, July GA special from
Oswego to the Herald says that fire de-
stroyed business and residence property
to the value of 100000. Mrs. Bond, aged
60, is missing, and believed to have per-
ished in the flames.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
nnnver snndnv Closing.

Denver. July All the provision stores
in Denver were closed today by the police
,indert he city ordinance recently passed.
,rbe proprietors of about thirty such
shops which We're found open were notl-
9ad ia anpear i'm the police court tomor-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
FORMING AN EXPEDITION TO CUBA
Young Patriots Drilling in New York
PreparatOrN TO IOIning Insmrgents.

New York, July About 300 young Gu
ban PARROTS are making preparations to
leave this city with an expedition organ
lied by General Calazzo and General
Quenada, says local paper. The refugees
are being drilled in squads of so, under
the direction of Julio Castro Y. Silvia,
who figured in the last revolution. The
drilling will be kept up from s to 10 on
two nights of each week until theeXpedi-
ton is ready to start Many of the young
men are members of prominent families
in Havana and they are enthusiastic pa
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
TWISTER STRUCK 1T
Baxter Springs, Kansas Is Swept
by Most
DEADLY, DESTRUCTIVE WIND
Five People Were Killed, Twenty Badly
Injured and Many Buildings
Are Crushed.

Baxter Springs, Kan, July 6.--Baxter
Springs was laid in ruins and five peo-
pie were killed and 20 others badly
wounded by a bursting cyclone that
struck the town about o'clock last
eVQninp
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
CYCLONE AT PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS
swept the City. Blowing Down All Means
of communication.

Pine Bluff, Ark. July IA terrific
cyclone swept over this city and vicin-
ity at II o'clock tonight. All the wires
are down, and news Of the damage.
which must have been considerable, is
not accessible.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
Kicked to Death by a Horse.

Boise, July 6.--At Meridian today the T.
year-old son of james DAILY was kicked by
a horse, his brains being dashed out.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11

st. Petersburg. July 5.-The Russo-Chi-
nese loan viii be signed tomorrow and will
be a first charge on the maritime customs.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11

Portland, Or, July 6.-Secretary of War
Lamont, who arrived here last night,
spent the day at Fort Vancouver He re-
turned here this evening.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
Chilean Cabinet Resigns.

Santiago de Chill. July G-The Chilean
cabinet has resigned.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-07-11
DEATH OF PIONEERS
Ex-Governor Stevenson of Idaho
Succumbs to Pain
HENRY KEELING is GONE, TOO
Pioneer. Patriot and Statistician Of
Walla Walla PASSES TO the
Silent Majority.

Boise Idaho, July 7.-EX-Gover f..
a. Stevenson OF Idaho died at Paraiso at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. He went
there six weeks ago suffering from sci
auca and an attack of grip while he
was in Washington last winter. Since
going to the springs he had written
sometimes that he was better and at
others that he was suffering terrible
pains. The first intimation of any dan
ger came in a dispatch from DR.. Per-
rault in San Francisco yesterday that
he was dying. The body will be en-
balmed and brought to Boise.
Deceased was born in Lowville. Lewis
county, n. Y, in 1925. The family re-
moved to Michigan while he was a
child. He lost his father by accident.
Immediately afterward leaving for Cal
tornia by a sailing vessel from New
YORK. He arrived in San Francisco De
cember is, 1915 In California he held
a number of positions and was twice
elected to the legislature, serving as
speaker pro TEN. in 1860 He was In
dian agent in California and extensively
connected with that branch of the gov
eminent in all parts of the state
re came To Idaho in 1865 and settled
i'm PlacerVille. He was elected to the
territorial council in 1866, served in sev-
eral legislatures ana was speaker of the
house for the 1883 session. In 1885 he
was appointed governor of Idaho by
President Cleveland, serving the full
term. In 1894 he was the democratic
candidate for governor. He was prom
inent Mason and for four years was
grand master He was married i'm 1858
at Red Bluff, Cal, to Annie orr He
leaves a widow and son. c. c. Steven
son. The flag on the capitol is at half
mast in his honor.
OVERDOSE OF LAUDANUM.
San Luis Obispo, July 7.-Ex-Gov-
ernor E. n. Stevenson of Idaho commit
ted suicide yesterday at Paraiso
Springs, health resort near here. Ex-
Governor Stevenson arrived at Paraiso
Springs on June 8. He was afflicted
with sciatica and was in helpless CON
dition. His health had improved some
what and he was able to walk little
1t is supposed that during the night the
pain returned and in desperation he
took a large dose of laudanum. He was
found unconscious in his room and all
efforts to revive him failed.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-29
ENJOYMENT IN TOMPKINS SQUARE

Tompkips Square wore its gala costume last
night Hot and sultry the weather was, the en-
ertanment given for the denizens OF the East SIDE
by Bernghons Military Concert Band was well at
tended About 1900 lovers OF music and other KIND
OF lovers lotered about the paths OF the square or
stood in rapt attention around the bandstand lis
tening to the music. Matrons and maids gray-head-
ed men and babies in their mothers arms AL gain
cred there to take a share in the festivities. The
perambu.ator. more vulgarly known as a baby-car-
riage took up more than its usually allotted space
and the kicking. laughing babies made known TO the
onlookers that their debut was made. and they were
a large part of East Side life.
The crowd was good-natured; the band was pa.
triotic The familiar strains OF the star -Spangled
Banner told the listeners that the fun had begun
and the dusky matrons from southern Europe, piod,
ding about with their full of children. laughed
and nodded to their neghbors. as much as 10 say.
well. that's a pretty good tune after all. Young
girls and shrewd urchns brought up 10 the knowl
edge that life is struggle. but believing in all the
fun possible between the acts. cut frghtfu capers
when the policemen's backs were turned, and stirred
their Grabbed victims TO useless wrath and chagrin
1t was good deal better fun than marbles or
tag" and they evidently enjoyed 1t TO the full.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-29

rroy nc We shall have to take IL as comes
The report that the American builders ,,n' n"'
gone rather 10 English lines OF cons'' ..ar,
while ne had followed. consciously or nor "'"e'
"an IDEAS was suggested to Mr. Watson.
,,rpprsuorr TOO BRAINy TO BORROW
.rhot 4, impossible" he remarked quickly 'for
uerreshofr Is too brainy man TO borrow from
on,nodv In fact. he Is almost too braIny for me-
and wish for our sakes that he were not quite 30
.,,,r, For nv swn part cannot say that
nave adopted any peculiarly American IDEAS III u,
the model for the boat The best thins sa" ~
the states whea last here was the Strut i'' wv
mast and have adopted that r,aar
Asked about the keel OF the BRUSH cn.'"e .., q,
as suggesting a fixed centreboard. he sau, w Az
not understand that idea at all MY iu n",o" Won
centreboard is that 1t moves up ano oum naoI yes
might as well speak OF centreboard heei "a,
7 think YOU are right that the NaKyile nus -.
tie bigger sail spread than any boat We na't
far sent over to contest for the cup Sn. % ooncern
IN every way As 10 the beam. that mas No' s. - -
w,th tho measurement Once the rule was ior
beam of fifteen feet but that was SCI 49, nhich
the first departure was made In the . ~ Nve
had beam Of twenty feet Hian"e '
feet right at the start . ~ ,,,,l take
DO YOU feel confident that you WI" ''"e
back the cup? T, ,s very
Wei, ,., nov, ave ~ noker You may hold a
very good hand and find when 700 iase nIa r,av r"a
your opponent has a vastly beter ois' - M ,,o;,
hold four aces against your iui'' anu '''N'
Speaking of the disposition to be maae M OF wat va
kvrie after the race had been deciueu' MIA W., ha
son said it was his belief that @ sne mou mot sure
taken back TO England. He was hot sur, SUI
whether she would be sailed for prizes IN ,t'e, "a.
fall races here before being returheu. ,s.S ~ ~
future challenge in case NalKyrie WnS saw
he said he had never heard Lord Dunraveh say say
that he would challenge. remark haNlns 9osn ~
made as to ihe immense cost no" ,nNVnrea I,,ad 80
arranging an international matcn, ", I'd he he
gave his belief that ii was too great anu ne w.
lieved that in time there would be a return ~
the seventy-five footers. These DIX . .lne ~ :
race
New-York tribune., 1895-08-29
uoPE EVTDEyCE AGAINST HOLMES

Indianapolis Aug. 2S.-Iast night three large
charred pieces Of a human body were found in the
chimney Of the house in Irvington, where Holmes
is supposed 10 have murdered Howard Pietzel.
This morning examination showed a human liver.
part Of the intestnes stomach and spine OF a human
being and the base of skull with three vertebrae
attached to the larnyx; also part Of the pelvis.
with a section OF the thigh attached.
bunch Of black hair corresponding TO that OF the
murdered lad was dug from the dirt OF the cellar
this morning From the bottom OF the stove In
which the boy is supposed to have been burned the
detectives scraped a substance which they suppose
was formed by blood and grease from the body.
The corpse was evidently burned the second
floor. after which the stovepipe was removed and
the unburned portion thrown into the chimney fue,
he OF which the cellar floor. This
morning the chimney was torn away and scarf
pin found 1t made In the shape OF a twig
with branches and flower ornaments. and is sup
posed TO have been worn by the boy.
At to-day Superintendent OF Police Powell
and Coroner Castor went before the Grand jury
and presented the facts in the case a strong effort
will be made TO bring Homes here, the evidence
Is thought to be very conclusive.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-29
POW M ERY
L "SEC"
CHAMPAGNE NATURE (Vin BTut).
1.-The Champagne favored BY
ROYALTY in ENGLAND"
MAIL and EXPRESS, N. Y.
THE TEMPLAk'S CONCLAVE.
TRIENNIAL ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER
MCURDY.

A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT SHOWING
PROGRESS AND PROSPERITY IN THE OR
DER - SOCIAL FEATURES OF THE
GREAT AssEMBLAGE IN BOSTON
BOSTON. Aug 2s-To-days session OF the twenty
sixth ,riennlal conclave OF the Grand Encampment
of the Knights Tempar OF the United States was
opened In Masonic Hall at 10 o'clock this morning
The opening session devoted to routine busl-
ness Most Eminent Sir Hugh McCurdy. the Grand
Master presided. and delivered his triennial ad-
dress which began as follows:
Officers and Knights OF the Grand Encampment
of knights Templar OF the United states or Amer
lea. In the name OF a noble and chivalrous an
cestry I bid you welcome to the twenty sixth trl-
ennial conclave of our magnanimous order. Dring
YOU glad tldngs OF peace and prosperity from All
parts OF the Templar Kingdom. Tidings OF a large
iy Increased membership, more devotion TO Masonic
life greater enthusiasm in our work, and ever
deepening loyalty to the sublime principles OF Tenn
plar Freemasonry.
A review OF the official announcements OF the
deaths OF officers the Grand Encampment and
others which have taken place in the present ad-
ministration followed the Grand Master adding n
feeling personal tribute in connection with each
name Among the more prominent men mentioned
New-York tribune., 1895-08-29
dBING DON SQUARES NIGHT or SONG
THE CROWDS JOIN IN THE CHORUS. WHILE rHf
LEADER" TRIES TO FOLLOW THEM

THE CROWDS JOIN ~ THE CHORUS WHILE The
LEADER TRIES TO FOLLOW THEM
Abingdon Square had another night OF song las'
evenin. and succeeded in outdoing all Of her Tor
mer records One of the biggest and bes'-natuTed
crou,ds that ever .hrongei through the numerous
and winding thoroughfares leading to TINS historic
spot ostled each other over curb and cobblestones
until they reached the centre OF attraction ana
finally became wedged in as tightly as sardines IN
box only there more Of them
By the time Ramponc. the leader, had taken the
stand and the wave Of his big baton had called
forth the first strains OF The Star Spangled Ban
ner" from the instruments OF the "Old Guard.
standing room was at a premium and everybody In
the big crowd considered himself lucky If he had
even an unoccupied coDbe stone upon which to
plant his feet.
After the "Star-Spanglel Banner came Just as
II I-sed TO BE in the Days Gone By" b)dy
rushed pellmell into this popular air, and when
they came to the chorus Rampone was making
frantic efforts follow the crowd for 1t was GER
tain that the crowd were not following him.
Then came lots OF other popular airs Inere
was 81 Don't Want to Play in Your Yard You
Don't Find a Gil Like My Girl" willie and H..
sweet Eilee-" and lots Of others. In all OF which
leaders thirteen r-od daughter sang MY Dad $
the Engineer" accompanied by the cornet with
stirring effect When she came to the chorus the
big crowd could restrain themselves no longer ana
at a signal from the fair singer, they let tneir
voices loose on "Dadde" and sang 1t with will.
New-York tribune., 1895-08-29
RECONMFNDTyG THE SWISS SYSTEM

Saratoga. Aug 2s (SpeciaD.-The joint con-
ference of the Proportional Representation
Society of New-York and the American Pro-
poronal Representation League came to a
a close this afternoon Papers bearing the
question were received from Judge William II.
Springer. Of Illinois,; George p. Carroll OF Bridge
port. Conn. and John NJ. Berry. of Millbury, Mass.
A paper read by W. f.. Gates OF Cleveland in
which he discussed the principles of proportional
representation. William Dudley Foulke. OF Rich
mond. Ind. presented resolutions recommending the
Swiss system of representation being desira bic
for this country. The resolutions were. after dis
cussion. adopted. committee consisting Of Pro-
fessor Commons. Stoughton Cooley and Professor
jerks, was appointed to examine into the Swiss
method. and the proper plan of adapting II 10 the
Australian ballot system and to our institutions.