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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-28

al Sherman often said that he had
comes across undaunted courage
frequently, invincible courage now
and then, but he had no idea what
cool courage was until he met
Schofield. An incident that first
called attention to this quality in
the man occurred when the future
soldier had barely taken a regi-
ment TO the war. He and his
men were resting after a Skin
mish in Southern Tennessee. Hood
was expected to move north
ward and his sklrmishing parties
were known to be lowering near.
Scnofield happened to be raising
tin mug full of water to his lips
when a bullet sped clean through
it. Then the men sprang to their
feet, but Schofield paid not the
slightest attention to the incident.
The water trickled through the
holes made in the mug, and Scho-
field quietly drank off the LIQUID.
1t was a small event, perhaps, but
the account OF it spread.
When asked about the future,
the general said he had no settled
plans. He will, in all probability,
live quietly at his country home
for time, and may go abroad. He
by no means proposes to abandon
his interest in military matters.
On the contrary, he has now quite a
laboratory and workshop, in which
every known device for use in war
is to be seen in miniature. The time
he has devoted to matters of this
sort has absorbed much of his
money, too, and General Scho-
field leaves the army poor
man, dependent, practically, on
his pension. The veteran has often
been requested to write his
memoirs; and it Is possible that a
portion OF the leisure OF his old age
will be devoted to this, at least to
literary work Of some kind. Gen.
Schofield has been twice married.
In 1888, several years after the
death OF his first wife, he married
beautiful young lady of the West,
who has proved herself one of the
most entertaining society leaders
Of the capital.
The question of who will succeed
General Schofield has stirred up
much feeling among the friends
of Generals Miles and Ruger, each
of whom claims to be entitled to
the honors. The title of lieutenant
general, which Congress gave to
General Schofield, ends with him
unless Congress repeats the act for
his successor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-28
Gen. schofield Ret,res.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2S.-Gen
John M. Schofield, on account OF
age, retires tomorrow as command.
er-in.chief the regular army. He
is practically the sole survivor on
the present active list of the band
Of war heroes who really saw ser.
vice in the historic engagements OF
the war. 1t is no disparagement to
the veterans now in active SER
vice-and there are very few of
them just now-to say that NO
man among them has helped to
make history to quite the ex-
tent it has been the privilege
of General Schofield to do.
The President has written a per.
sonal letter to the general to eX-
press to him the sense of loss
which will be felt at the necessity
for his retirement. Preparations
have been made in the war depart.
ment and throughout the army,
for leave taking Of the general
that Is likely to be an event in the
social history of our military es'
tablishment. He will receive more
tokens Of esteem than have been
presented to any officer OF high
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-28

rank for years, on the occasion OF
his retirement. Among them is an
exquisite gold watch and dia-
mond-hilted sword.
General Schofield is a native of
Canandaigua, Chautauqua county,
n. Y. His graduation at West
Point occurred in 1858. Seven
years later he was made professor
of physics at Washington Univer-
sity, st. Louis. In 1868 he was
made brigadier OF volunteers, and
a year later was promoted to a
major generalship. Before this he
had been honored by the State of
Missouri with the rank of brigadier.
general of its militia. General
Schofield took part in the leading
engagements Of the Atlanta
cam paign, and after the cap
ture of the city Of Atlanta
he was placed under General
Thomas in command OF the forces
which opposed the movement Of
General Hood toward Nashville.
He was made a brigadier-general
in the regular army, afterward
major. general. AS commander OF
the Department Of North Carolina
he took possession OF Wilmington.
He commanded the victorious
army at the battle of Kingston, af-
ter which he advanced to Colds
boro, where, on March %, 1865, he
made the ever memorable junction
of his forces with those Of General
Sherman. General Schofield was
secretary of war from May %, 1858,
to March IL, 1879.
S UGH an outline of his career as
this gives no idea whatever of the
personality of the man. Yet, Gener-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-28
CHICAGO VIC roRIoU s,
Opposition to Her Big Drainage
Canal Melted Away.


CHICAGO, Sept. 27.-The trus.
tees OF the sanitary district who
have returned from the Deep
Waterways convention at Cleve-
land express great satisfaction at
the attitude Of the convention in
regard to the drainage canal. Trus-
tee Eekhart, who returned last
night, said he was agreeably sur
prised at the temper Of the conven-
ton. After full and free discus
sion of the question In the light Of
facts produced by the engineering
experts, Mr.. Eckhart said the dele
gates were almost a unit in not
desiring to throw any obstacles in
the way of the Chicago enter
prise.
THE resolutions are general in
terms" said Mr.. Eckhart, "and re-
fer particularly to the necessity of
international regulation of lake
level. There is no objection here
to such regulations in fact we are
in harmony with the movement to
establish system of dams at the
outlets of Lakes Erie aud Superior
so as to overcome the fluctuations
from national and artificial causes
in the depth of water in the ship
canals through the lakes. The reso-
luton which struck at our drain
age canal was overwhelmingly de-
feated.n
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-28
BARRIsTER-AUTHoR DEAD.
Was of Worldwide Renown on Ac
count of His Law Books.

SOuhb VI 1Aic Ad" oOOAss
ROCHESTER, n. Y, Sept. 2S.-
Robert Desty, aged 60 years, is
dead. He was born in Canada and
received his early education in
Quebec. He was the son of an ex-
lied Frenchman named Deestemex.
vile, who was forced to leave
France on account OF his political
views during the revolution.
When the son came to the states,
he left off the last of his name, and
preferred to be known by the plain
name of Desty. Mr.. Desty was the
author Of more than twenty law
books which are of worldwide rep
utation. Desty's Federal Prac-
tice" is the handbook of every law
yer who practices in the Federal
courts. 1t is used exclusively by
many of the judges of the Supreme
court Of the United States. AT the
time of his death he was engaged
on the fourth volume of work
entitled Contracts" The first vol
ume is nearly ready for the press.
Mr.. Desty leaves a wife and adopt
ed son, both of whom are at pres
emit in California.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-28

The Pauline Hall Company
has retained the strongest MEM
bers of its last years organization.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-28
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.

One. story frame house, rooms, hall,
two galleries, city water, large stable,
corner lot with south exposure SO by
l3s feet, fifteen minutes walk from Post
office. Address Business" care LIGHT
office. STAT
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-28
BIOLOGICAL NOTES at the
Museum and Menagerie
San Pedro Springs.

San Pedro Springs.
Feeding of Animals between and p m.
daily.
m. daily.
Feeding of Alligators, Snakes end Lizards
every Tuesday and Friday al p. m.
Every Wednesday. Ladies and ChidreDs
day, admission cents.
Admission any other day, adults lOc, chill
dren &c.
DAVID MENK,
Proprietor.
Everybody invited to visit the excellent
Collections of Animals, Birds Reptiles and
Curiosities. New Specimens added cor slant
Iy. Street cars every 10 minutes.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

The fondness of Idaho girls for
web-toed Oregon men is becoming a
fruitful topic of conversation among
our beaux and bellies. Another maiden
took unto herself an Oregon Young
gent last Sunday when Mark Hindman
came up from Baker and welded Miss
Eva Griffith, through the services of
Rev. r. Pearse. The young lady has
lived in Weiser since last Summer
1t is said that in the gloomier hours
of conjugal life a husband with web
toes can cut red streak through the
darkness when the baby is teething.
1t may be that in wedding Webfoot-
ers, Idaho girls are wiser than we
think. Of sourse the charivari crowd
hammered the ears of the happy
couple so dreadfully that they could
not hear their own cooling. Weiser
boys always get noisy when pretty
girl is lost.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

Twice the Christian Endeavor has
advertised lectures, one by Mr. Kel-
herman and one by w. E. Borah, and
both times, through Unforeseen de-
lays, the speakers failed to arrive
1t is not likely however that the peo-
pie will again be disappointed A
date has been fixed for Captain Wells
and his lecture will be delivered on
Saturday evening, March %, at Cow
ms hall The Statesman mentions it
as follows:
Captain Wells delighted a. large audience at the
Methodist church last night with his story OF the
escape from Libby to Liberty TIE address was
illustrated with sectional views the Libby
prison. showing the rooms in which the prisoners were
kept and the tunnel through which the escape was
made. The account of his final by detachment
of Union cavalry after having been i'm the swemps of
the peninsula for days and nights told in a
graphic and very entertaining manner.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14
Bully For the Legislature!

Bully for the Legislature of Idaho
for passing a bill for the appropria-
ton of sos, 600 for insane asylum
improvement. The crazy folks of
some places in Idaho ought to be
confined there. Good idea, legisla-
turel They certainly ought to be
confined somewhere. Lots of them
are voters, and at every election they
damn the bosses and then go straight
to the polls and vote for them. We
fear it would take twice S65, 600 to
build even a shed for the unfortu-
nate host, yet we shout, Bully for
you, Idaho legislaturel you're on
the right track.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

Again on Saturday night fifteen
more were baptized by Rev r.
Pearse. No meetings were held dur
ing the week until Thursday. The
sermon that evening was more than
usually effective and from the result
must have been convincing. At the
close of the meeting Saturday night
the interest seemed greater than ever
and from the result it is certain that
no such religious awakening was ever
known in our midst before. 81
members added to the church and
the end is not vet.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

About tie first of April there will
be issued from the SIGNAL press a
most desirable little volume entitled
Poems of Idaho. The work has
been in progress for the past month
and will be completed in about three
weeks more. 1t will be well printed,
tastily arranged and the price will be
30 cents per copy, within the reach of
all and should be in every house.
Lay away half a dollar for one when
they are out.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14


gotten up in a very neat and readable
manner and is crowded full of valua-
able information for those seeking
homes in Idaho The trouble is our
people do not advertise their resources
rs extensively as they should. For
this reason the Washington county
effort in that direction is all the more
commendable. Boise Sentinel.
The card of Eduard f. Lalk, ex-
pert accountant appears in this issue
John Nugent made us a call Tues
day to have professional card inserted
in the SIGNAL for his father. The
Judge has stepped from the bench to
again become an active member of
the bar, and he opens his law rooms
with bright prospects ahead.
Jay Click, of Warrens, arrived in
Weiser, Monday, having taken side
trip into the Seven Devils on his way
down. He is one of the "railroad
men who were reported to have gone
into the camp on snow shoes.
Professor n. |. Garrison has sent
us complimentary ticket to lecture
to be delivered by Eli Perkins at
Haley, under the auspices of the
HALEY High School. We feel highly
gratilied at being remembered, but as
our flying machine is still out of
whack, we fear we shall be unable to
attend the Eli Ii.
Among us we have many who adj
vocate good roads and admit that
more than any one thing they are re-
quired to develope the county.
Among them no more practical sug-
gestioss have been made than by
Judge Ivory. He was among the
first to advocate the road machine
and followed his suggestion by lib
eral contribution for its purchase.
There was a total eclipse of the
moon last Sunday night, but while
the balance of the sky was clear, an
obstinate bunch of clouds persisted,
with provoking tenacity, in hanging
right over the moon and hiding the
show until the most interesting part
was passing away.
Subjects of Gospel Services at the
Congregational church for the week
beginning March II:
Sunday evening -"Knocking"
| Monday evening-"Objection
e-day evening-'fulse Hopes"
Welne- day evening-"God's Love"
| Thursday eyening-"1he We iding Garment"
Friday evening Christian Soldier"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14
What Pa Did.

"There's the first lark" exclaimed
the mother of a Weiser family the
other day as the gushing melody of
one of these spring harbingers came
to her from the field.
q "The lark must been mashed to
muffin, unused her four year-old.
"What crushed him?" inquired the
fond mother.
"They say pa got on him, replied
the innocent, as fresh gush of mel
ody came from the field to show
there was one lark pa had not got on
vet.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

When far away from home and love
the Weiser man doth journey,
To see Weiser paper once, how oft
his heart feels yearny!
1t tells just what is going on at home
in every vale;
All, boys, the Weiser paper is the daisy
of the mail
Tells the price of aigs and butter,
Railroad rumors on the flutter,
Birds and frogs begin to mutter
Stock is doing well.
Gentle are the gales of spring,
Milk-maids milk and squeeze and sing,
Ten pound babies on the wing;
And politics is hell.
He sits him down and reads it all with
widely gaping eyes.
Until at last some items cause his heart
to swell and rise;
And alternately as he reads he bushes
and he pales
To learn the pranks that Cupid plays in
Weiser's lovely wales.
Hindman wed the Griffith girl,
Mitchell still does court his pearl,
And ''shivarees" the bows do hurl
At newly married ones.
There's "A wedding coming soon
Had an eclipse of Sundays moon,
Soft young men begin TO spoon
In these vernal suns.
And as the lonely fellow reads he thinks
twould be the caper,
To send two dollars off as subscrip
ton to the paper.
And oft at eve as he sits and reads tn,
weekly news,
Adown his checks fall silently tn,
bright omesickness dewsl
Last dance was success, quite,
Jones played the fiddle TILL daylight
Mr.. Blank died Monday night.
You bet the SIGNAL has the sand
1t tells you bout the goldbug crews,
FarmeIs besen to pillow last Teus,
1t gives you every bit of news
And whoops for this fat land
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

a continuous down pour of rain, Indictment
weather, generally in winter and spring,
are unfavOrabe to all classes of invalids
But warmth and activity infused into the
circulation counteracts these influences
and interpose defense against them
Hosletters Stomach B.tters, most thor
oush and effective of slomachics and ton
les. not only enriches the blood. but accel-
crates its circulation. For chill, or
premonitoN symptoms or rheumatism and
kidney complaint, particularly prevalent
nj these seasons. il is the best possible
remedy. 1t is also invaluable for dys-
pepsia, liver complaint constipation and
nervousness Never set out on a winter
or spring journey without it. Elderly
persons and the delicate and convalescent
are greatly aided by it.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14
storming satan's stronghOIds.

The series of special meetings con-
Quoted by Rev. Pearse at the Baptist
church closed Saturday evening, but
the work was taken up by Rev. Pad
dock and meetings are now in pro-
gress at the Congregational church.
The attendance is large and the
interest is as deep and earnest as
ever and some mysterious influence
for good seems for the time to have
assumed control.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

Scott Davis, A Block, a Louis Chicago; Lizzie
cane, - W Eddy, Ia Grande, Mrs Blue. Matt Nc
carty, Indian Valley Miss Flick Union, ore; NJ
1weeney, San Francisco = W Sheffield, Spokane; Mark
lindman and wife, Nose Fuchs, Bakers Friedman.
Cortland Stewart Simpson, p Grunbaum and wife J
Nugent, c Ellsworth, Boisei Lemons, Duluth;
Smith, Meadows; l. L Wilcox. Haines, Or; Jay
czzek, wsuens; Francis Fletcher Mrs c wikie, Miss
lorvs Estes, Middle valley.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

Our legislative delegation returned
Sunday last.
The spring run of hoboes has com
menced also of salmon.
The advance, Pocatello's new peo-
pies party paper, Is on our table.
The road machine will be here and
ready for the trial test on April 10.
Matt McCarty, of Indian valley,
former principal of the Weiser high
school, paid Weiser brief visit
since last issue.
Don't forget that 50. 90 is the price
of the SIGNAL one year when paid in
advance At the end of the year 1t
is 81. 80
Nose Fuch made business visit to
Weiser this week, and reports the
spring opening with great deal of
mining activity around Baker city.
The w. & S. r. V. Canal Co. held
another meeting the other day and
completed arrangements for the sur
vey of the ditch, which is now going
on.
Call at the SIGNAL office and see
Sarony's Living Picture Magazine,
which is being advertised in these
columns. 1t is indeed a beautiful
and valuable thing.
1t has become a law that a license
must be secured before a marriage
can be performed in Idaho. This is
a deadly blow at Weiser's Oregon
trade in that line.
Women are gradually winning rec
ognition in China Twenty years ago
you could buy pretty good sort of a
wife for S25 Now the price is $3.50,
and the market has an upward ten
dency.
Representative Hunt, of the south
eastern part of the state, spent a few
days in Weiser before going home
and is so well pleased with this sec
ton that we may see more of him in
the future.
Governor Mcconnell vetoed the
Little Salmon wagon road bill after
having recommended it in his mes
sage We wrote few lines of com
ment for this issue but they have
been crowded over until next week.
Died, on Wednesday, March 6,
1895, Mrs. G. 7. Taylor, age Ga.
She was one of the pioneer women OF
this section, and is the mother OF
Mrs. Geo. f. Dickerson and Mrs. j.
w. Campbell She also leaves a hus-
band and three sons.
Artemisa Tridutata is a very pict-
uresque shrub and the abundant
growth on all parts of our townsitC
denotes that it will thrive without
cultivation. But to be fully appre
ciated only one or less specimens
should be preserved.
The New Empire is pamphle
issued by the Weiser board of trade
descriptive of the agricultural anC
mineral resources of Washington
county. This little publication il
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

'The way of the transgressor is
hard. This fact is brought very
directly to our notice from the news
that comes to us of the sad fate of
some who are well known here.
From the San Francisco Chronicle
of the 18th inst we learn that at
Salinas, on that date, Judge N. A.
Dorm sentenced Mont Shaw to i'm
prisonment for life at San Quentin for
the killing of Eugene Mason last
November. The jury brought in a
verdict of murder in the second de-
gree.
Some will recall the two brothers,
James and Frank Perkins, who were
in the county Jail here for some time,
for robbery committed in Indian val
ley, on complaint of one Zimmerman
and while there was little doubt of
their guilt, they escaped conviction.
These same parties killed Geo. Dick
erson in Idaho county and were ac-
quilted by some technicality, when
common sense indicated that on gen
eral principles they ought to have
hung. Leaving here they went to
California and kept up their record
by killing a Chinaman and robbing
him of seven hundred dollars. For
this crime they have been convicted
and sentenced to life imprisonment
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

what was hei What IL hei What will he bet'
This the theme of lecture delivered by Major A.
b, Allen last Monday evening Lammes opera house
Man-his dual nature-'SpiIithesh was the cen
trail thought around which the speaker a most
enchanting picture In lecture occupying its deliv
cry about an hours time The speaker, who is known
among us plain business man. though given some
what 10 literary turn of mind, surprised his fellow
townsmen well his most intimate friends. lie
stood upon the very pinnacle of his theme and though
new to the public rostrum, his pre- command
ing and his delivery most captivating 1t large
and representative audience that greeted Major Allen
his first appearance before his feowcitzens in the
role of public speaker, and the conclusion of the
lecture many pressed forward to the platform and
extended congratulations.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

All kinds of farming implements
'old at cost for cash or good one-year
,ote. JouN O. PETERS.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14
R. E. LOCKWOOD,
idaho.
1t Should Be in Every House.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
One copy 3 months S 70
One copy 6 months, | %
One copy one year, if paid within
two months 2 90
If not paid within two months from
date of subscription, S 2 so
Entered in the postoflice at Weiser as
Second-class matter.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-03-14

Major A. b. Allen, one of the rep
resentative citizens of our sister town
of Payette, delivered a lecture to his
neighbors in that town last week
which has brought HIM much admira-
ton and many congratulations. He
will deliver the same lecture in Weiser
next Monday night No admission
will be charged, but collection will
be taken up at the close. The pay
cite Independent SAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-05
GENERAL SPORTING NOTES:

Athletics have cost Yale during tho past
year SOL, 106.S5.
John NJ. Ward was recently admitted to
practice law before the federal courts.
The Now England gelding Frank Agan
seems able to pace in the fastest of COM
pany.
Nightingalc's winnings this year foot
up to 50, 000 much to G. j. Hamlin's de
light.
A movement is on foot to place the
leagues umpire staff in the hands of John
b. Day.
Maurice DAILY and Frank Ives announce
series OF billiard tournaments for which
they offer prizes aggregating IS, COO
Hal billiard, 2:0t2l, has very consist
cnt record. He has shown a quarter in
292i seconds, half in 1:00I and a full
mile in 2:0424, stands Is a hands high,
weighs 1,210 pounds and has % heats to
his credit that average ell Ill, while his
record for three consecutive heats is 2:0Sh,
2:O711. 2:093I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-11-05

Manager o Brien of the New England
Telenhone Company in this city says that
arrangements have been made 50 that all
the Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner
natrous can get the latest bulletins OF the
election. Tuesday evening. BY means OF
the long distance lines the latest informa-
tion will be received at the central once
and the patrons in their offices and homes
by calling up Central will get the
latest free of expense to them. The pa,
irons of the Telephone Company VIII
a,,h.,oss annrec. ate the efforts of the
popular manager.