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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
| JOHN A. LoeAN's SECRET IS OUT
II Was lie Who Wrote "rom Anderson
and His Twenty Great Ba lies"

Chicago. Dec. 16.-A special to the
Times Herald from Washington says:
John A Logans secret is out at last.
In 1886 a book appeared from the press of
a New York firm entitled 'Uncle Daniels
Story of Tom Anderson and Twenty
Great Battles" 1t was published anony-
mously, "by an officer of the Union ar
my" Many prominent public men were
covertly attacked in its pages, their
names being paraphrased. Some of them,
conspicuously Senator Voorhees, of In
diana, published interviews in self-de-
fense. All efforts to identify the author
proved fruitless. But the secret is now
out. John A. Logan was the author and
Tom Anderson" was himself.
General Logan wrote this book in 1884
and the following year. He began 1t
while he was on the republican ticket
with Blaine, as candidate for vice presi-
dent. General Logan told those who were
honored with his confidence that all the
incidents of his book were actual occur
rences He regarded the story as an
autobiography. The framework of the
story was imaginary, but its substance
was drawn from General Logan's own ex,
perience and observations. In order to
conceal his identity and to avoid too
pointed reference to prominent men in
military and civil life, General Logan
changed geographical and proper names
to suit his purpose, though nearly al
ways leaving a clue to his meaning. The
story Is told by Uncle Daniel, who in real
life was Daniel McCook, father of the ia
nous family of McCook boys who enter
ed the army from Ohio.
Colonel Rush, a man with one arm
asks Uncle Daniel for a story of some of
his experiences in the war. Uncle Dan
lei arises, delivers short melodramatic
prologue, and begins by telling about a
riot in Allentown in 1861. Bowen, prom
inent man in that part of the state, had
excited the people by denouncing the war
as IAN Infamous abolition crusade" the
president as villainous tyrant. and the
United States soldiers as Lincoln's hire
lings and dogs with collars around their
necks. Here Colonel Bush interrupts the
old man by asking what became of this
man Bowen.
Il understand" replied Daniel. that he
now occupies one of the highest positions
the people of Indiana can give to one of
her citizens" This was said in 1884. The
book contains attacks upon other men
than in public life
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
sHlPBUIL0ERs ARE STRIKING AGAIN
Engineers by Ballot Rejected the EN-
pIOyers' Terms.

Glasgow, Dec 14.-The engineers by
ballot rejected the employers terms.
Therefore the strike In the ship building
and will be continued.
STRIKE AT BELFAST
Belfast. Dec. 14.-The men on a strike
here in the ship building trades have re-
jected the terms offered by the employers.
which were accepted Wednesday by
joint conference of employers and employ
es at Glasgow. The result of the ballot
ing at Glasgow caused great excitement
here as well on the Clyde. The refus-
al OF the Clyde men to work Is due to the
fact that the Belfast men We're to re-
compared with two shillings a week in
crease. which 1t was agreed should be
given the men on the Clyde.
GOVERNMENT ALARMED.
London, Dec. 14.-News received from
Glasgow and Belfast today that the great
strike of the ship building trades is to
continue, caused depression In stocks and
in commercial circles. for there is no
doubt that the supremacy of Great Brit
ain in ship building Is threatened and
large contracts for foreign war ships will,
unless there is a change for the better
shortly, go to Germany and other coun.
tries. 1t is believed. however. that the
employers will have to yield In the end
as pressure Is being brought to bear up
on them by the government In view of
the delay in completing work for the
British admiralty.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
THE AMERICAN LINER INDIANA SUNK
Coliidcd With the British Steamer Samorn
at I.iyerDOOI.

Liverpool, Dec. 1.-THE American liner,
Indiana, Captain Boggs. from Philadel-
phia. was turning into the stream here
this evening in order to land her pas
sengers, when she collided with the Brit
ish steamer Samora, which was anchored
in mid stream AS a result the Indiana
showed a big rent in her port side Just
at the bulkhead, through which the water
rushed in in great torrents. The dis
abled steamer was Immediately towed
alongside the landing stage, where her
passengers were landed.
The vessel sunk three feet in half an
hour. An effort was made to plug up
the great hole in the steamers side. but
1t proved fruitless. The vessel was then
towed to the Chester shore and there
beached
With only little more delay the In
diana would have sunk in midstream. The
Samora was also badly damaged. The
Indiana is owned by the International
Navigation Company.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
NO NEWS OF THE STRATHNEvIs
Experienced Navigators Saw ,hs Disabled
Steamer Is In Great Peril.

experienced Navigators Saw ih = Disabled
Steamer Is In Great Peril
Port Townsend, Wash, Dec. 15-As the
days pass by and no news of the disabled
steamer Strathnevis is received, general
anxiety for her safety is intensified. Dur
ing the past week violent storms have
been raging in the North Pacific ocean for
1000 miles off shore and experienced navi-
gators say that the Strathnevis is in i'm
minent danger of foundering.
The storm off Washington and Van
couver island coasts for the past few
days has been unusually severe. AL
though there are five steamers securing
the ocean for the disabled craft, the opn-
ion is fast soldifying that she succumbed
to the fury of the storm.
ANOTHER SEARCHING VESSEL.
Victoria, B. c.. Dec. 15.-H. NJ. S. Royal
Arthur today Joined the fleet of vessels
searching the North Pacific for the dis
abled Strathnc Wis of which no tidings
have been received since the ship John
CANDLES sighted her almost a month ago
The flagship is equipped with an old fash
ioned crows nest in the forward mast
for the purpose of gaining the best pos
sible observation. She goes due west from
here, but how far is not known, and 1t is
expected she will return Christmas.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
10000 GARMENT WORKERS STRIKE
The Employing Tailors Repudiated Their
COntrr CT With the Union.


Contrr CT With the Union.
New York, Dec. 15-The members of the
Clothing Contractors Mutual and Pro-
tectlve Association have repudiated the
contracts entered into by them with the
members of the United Garment Workers
of this city last July, and another strike
involving 10000 tailors in New York city
Brooklyn, Brownsville and Newark is
precipitated.
The contractors are under bond in $500
each to live up to the terms of the agree
ment for one year, made during the last
conflict between themselves and the or
ganiZed tailors, to whom the contractors
had to yield and grant their demands at
the close of the struggle, which terminal
ed three months ago.
Today being the first work day In the
Hebrew calendar, the tailors, though an
ticipating a repetition of the old trouble,
found notices posted on most all of the
shops that the employers had agreed to
abolish the weekly system granted under
the provisions of the new contract, and
that the men would be paid in the future
under the piece and task work sys-
TENS.
The employers further notified the tail
ors that they would not in the future
permit the walking delegates of the Unit
ed Garment Workers to enter their shops,
and would at the same time dispense with
the services of time keepers whose duty
IT was to call out the dinner hour.
This greatly incensed the tailors, who
quit work this morning in 100 shops. en-
ploying 5000 workmen.
The news spread like wildflre in the He
brew section of the city. and before noon
fully 5000 tailors besieged the headquar-
ters of the union in Wlahalla hall, where
meetings were held Steps will be taken
to recover the amount of bonds given
and meantime the fight will wage more
fiercely than ever, as both sides are firm
The contractors held a meeting today
and resolved not to permit organized labor
shops to run their establishments.
The executive committee of the United
Garment Workers met tonight and 1t is
more than probable that 10000 workmer
will desert the shops.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE
Supreme q Affirmed Judgment In the
Case lnst James Murphy.

Olympia, '. ash. Dec. 14.-The supreme
court today filed opinion affirming
judgment and sentence in the case of the
state of Washington. respondent, VS.
James Murphy, appellant, from King
county. Defendant was charged with
murder in the first degree. but the trial
resulted in a verdict in the second de-
gree. From judgment upon the verdict
appeal was taken to the supreme court
where judgment was reversed and re-
manded Upon another trial defendant
interposed plea that the former trial
was an acquittal of murder in the first
degree and asked to be put upon trial fol
murder in the second degree. The su.
perior court held that the plea of former
acquittal was not sustained and allowed
defendant to be again put on trial for
mi rder in the first degree. Upon such
trial defendant was again convicted of
murder in the second degree, from which
Judgment this appeal was taken.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
TWO SPANISH VICTORIES REPORTED
Que Engagement Lasted From Early
Afternoon Until Night.

Havana. Dec. 15.-A column of troops
commanded by Colonel oliver met the
forces of Gomez and Maceo on Decem-
Der IL at Altos de Alberuches. The re-
sulting engagement lasted from early
afternoon until night. The insurgents
were dislodged, leaving upon the field
10 killed. The troops had five killed
and 20 wounded.
The insurgent band led by Cebresso
and Cayo Alverez were attacked by the
combined forces of the battalions of
Bailen, Barbastro and San Marcial, at
Maltiempo, and were utterly defeated
and dispersed, losing 13 killed and 23
wounded. The troops left in this en-
gagement three killed and seven
wounded.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
CATHOLICS DEFY BISHOP BoNAcUM
Father Murphy's Congregation Refuse 10
Recognize His Successor.

Omaha, Dec. ia special to the Bee
from Tecumseh. Neb., says:
The Catholic congregation of this coun,
ty today adopted resolutions declaring
their Intention to support Father Murphy
In his fight with Bishop Bonacum. The
priest sent here by the bishop when he
excommunicated Father Murphy. held
services in hall today, but was unable
to secure any worshippers. notwithstand-
ing the bishops proclamation of excom-
munication includes Catholics who may
aid Murphy in holding services. They de-
fy the bishop.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
AN AWFUL DISASTER IN VIRGINIA
While Eating Lunch Five Men Are
Crushed by a Falling Boulder.

Knoxville, Dec. 15.-News reached Knox
VILE today of an awful disaster which oc-
CURED at Big Stone Gap. Va, Saturday
at noon. in which five laborers lost their
lives. The men were working on cut and
had stopped for dinner, seating themselves
under a ledge of rocks projecting from an
embankment. Without the slightest warn
ing, large boulder broke loose and came
down upon them, causing the instant
death of all. The names OF only two could
be learned-George Harden and George
Bolton.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
SEATTLE LIGHT COMPANY SOLD OUT
syndicate Headed by Sam Hill Has
Bought the Stock.

Seattle. Wash, Dec. Alt was an
nounccd today that the Seattle Electric
Light and Gas Works was sold to
party of eastern capitalists headed by
Samuel Hill of Minneapolis. The price
paid was close to 100000. The trustees
of the new company will consist of Sam
uel Hill w. ]. Murphy. w. II. Dunwoody
Hon. A. @. Henry OF Minneapolis and H.
w. Cannon of the Chase National bank
of New York.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
ARE BEING PROTECTED BY TROOPS
Minister TerrilPs Demand Upon the
Porte Had the esired Effect.

Constantinople, via Sofia. Dec. 15.-
Much relief is felt today among the
friends of American missionaries over
the news that has just been received
by United States Minister Terrill from
Aintab, Bitlis, Kharpoot, Caesava and
Talass, and which contains assurances
that the missionaries at those points are
safe.
They are under the protection of the
Turkish troops, in accordance with the
peremptory demand made upon the
porte by Minister Terrill. The reports
to Terrill from these points, although
they give the assurances that no harm
has thus far come to the missionaries,
state that serious danger still exists
and convey the impression that the fear
of further outbreaks is by no means
past. Word has also been received that
the American ladies at Hadjin are safe.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
PRESIDENTS HUNTING TRIP is OVER
The Party Returns to Washington With
q Nice string of Ducks.

Washington, Dec. 15.-President Cleve-
land returned to Washington this after
noon from his hunting trip in North Car
olina With him was DIR. Reilly, Light
house Inspector Lamburton and Comman-
der Wilder The president looked the pic
ture of health and vigor.
1t was 23O o'clock when the boat reach
ed Washington. Quite a number of peo-
pie had congregated at the landing place.
A good string of ducks, which was the
best evidence of the party's luck, was
taken from the vessel and distributed
among the members of the party.
The president first learned of the death
of Judge Thurman at Elizabeth City. N.
c. He paid high tribute to the memory
of the distinguished Ohioan, alluding to
him as zone of the truest and ablest pa
triots of the republic"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
TWENTY NINE sPANIARDs KILLrD
Insurgents Attack Captain Borrego's
Column and Only Four Escane

Madrid, Dec. 15.-Word has been re-
ceived from Havana that 800 insurgents
led by Rodriguez, Lopez and Reicio,
attacked the Spanish column of Captain
Borrego, consisting of 72 soldiers, near
Nueviktas. The troops made a heroic
defense. but Lieutenant Ardeto and 20
of the Spaniards were killed and eight
wounded. Captain Borrego and four
men escaped. but the remainder Of the
column was captured.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
ATTACKED AN ARMENIAN VILLAGE
Persian Tribe OF kardars RepuIsed by
the Sultan's Troops.

washington, Dec. 15.-The Turkish le-
CATION received from the sublime porte
the following telegram under todays
date:
1.-The people of the Persian tribe of
Kardars who attacked the Armenian viii
lage of Van were successfully repulsed by
the imperial troops. The goods and cattle
stolen at Marsovan, Amassia, and Hafk
were partly restored to their owners
Everywhere else order is perfect. The
attacks on the inhabitants of villages of
zerkian and Kurzet (Van), were made by
brigands from Persia"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
THE FUNERAL OF JUDGE THURMAN
Al Ohio Represented Mt the Last Ser.
vice over the Statesmen.


Columbus. Ohio Dec. A.-Never has
there been a more notable gathering in
this city on sir ilar occasion than at
the funeral of Allan G. Thurman. Cover
nor Mckinley and all the state officers
city officials al all the government en-
ployes in the city were present. In ac-
cordance with the wishes of the deceased
the exercises were simple. yet most SOL
emn and impressive. Rev. ]. L. Grover,
a lifelong friend of Judge Thurman. him
self SO years old, read the Episcopal bu-
rial service. recited the Lords prayer and
pronounced the benediction. There was
no sermon. For two hours stream of
people passed through the house viewing
the remains. This afternoon the remains
were laid beside those of Mrs. Thurman,
being accompanied to the cemetery by
only immediate members of the family.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
FIRE AT LAPWAI INDIAN SCHOOL
The Boarding Hall Is Burned SmouIder
Ing All Night.

News comes of the burning of the board
ing hall at the Lapwai Indian school
This was building 80 by 80 feet, two stor.
les high. and was constructed two years
ago at a cost of $1,000. The fire caught
from the fireplace. The hearth was Of
brick, and the action Of heat had worn
hole through the bottom till the fire rolled
under the floor. The fire smouldered all
night and burst out early in the morn
ing.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Cornerstone of the Brooklyn Museum
Laid With Appropriate Ceremonies.

Brooklyn, Dec. 1.-THE corner stone OF
the museum of the Institute OF Arts and
Sciences was laid this afternoon in the
presence of a large assemblage. Hon. A
A. Healy was the presiding officer. and
Rev. DR.. Richard S. Storrs delivered the
grafton. The stone was placed in posi-
ton by Mayor Schieren, after which ad-
dresses were delivered by President Seth
Low, OF Columbia college. and St. Clair
McWelway. OF the Brooklyn Eagle.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
FINE CHURCH DESTROYED BY FIRE
Oue Man Hnd Bis Legs burned Nearly
OFF and Cannot Live.

Little Rock. Dec. 15.-The Eighth street
Episcopal church, one OF the finest church
edifces in the city, was destroyed by
fire today. AL Robbins was pinned beneath
joists and his legs burned nearly on He
can not recover. George Wandonlicht
was frightfully burned. but viii recover.
The loss Will reach 10000.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
TOO POOR TO HAVE A LEGATION
Nicaragua's Diplomatic Rcpres entation
at Washington Discontinued.

Washington, Dec 15.-The diplomatic
representation of Nicaragua has been dis
continued for the first time in many
years, and as a measure of economy no
legation will be maintained at Washing
ton This action Is a matter of surprise
in consequence of the Importance of some
of the questions, notably the canal. in
which the United States and Nicaragua
are mutually interested.
Dr. Guzman has presented his letters of
recall to the state department and has en-
tered upon the practice of medicine at his
home. which was formerly the Nicara-
guam legation.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
STRIKE OF TEN THOUSAND TAlLoas

Trouble impending I'm New York on Ac.
count OF Contra ctors
New York, Dec. 1.-THE World tomor-
row will say:
Strike of 10000 tailors is impending in
this city. 1t may be precipitated tomorrow
morning. 1t is very likely that it will
spread to Brooklyn and Jersey City, in
volving 1900 tailors In all. The cause is
said to be the failure of contractors to
keep their agreement
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
SALT LAKE GRAND JURY IS ACTIVE
indictments Against the Mayor and
Otber Prominent Men.

Salt Lake, Dec. 14.-The grand jury re-
turned several indictments today, one be-
Ing against Mayor Baskin for maintaining
a public nuisance in the nature of imper-
feet and filthy catch basins.
Ex-Selectman C.. II. Roberts was in
dicted on the charge of swearing to incor-
rect claims against the county.
Other indictments were against Martin
Hayken, ]. r. Morris. II. Bamberger and
c. p. Calhoun, charging them with com
bining to defraud Salt Lake county.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
Time for Filing Bill of Exceptions
Extended 10 January l.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. H.-When the
notorious Taylor brothers were convicted
in Carroll county Of the murder of the
Meeks family last July, an appeal was
taken to the supreme court and the at
torneys for the defense were given to Oc-
tober to file bill of exceptions. The order
has been extended to January !.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
cuban svmpathizers at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 15.-Cuban SYM
pathizers are active in Memphis. A
dozen men left this city November "a
to fight with the insurgents, and news
has Just been received Of their safe ar
rival In Cuba.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19

"You don't bring me as much candy as
you used to before we were married, :"
pouted Mrs. barley.
mo. have to buy your beefsteak now"
replied her huabaud.-Oakland Times.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
DR. FRAkeR RELEASED ON BONDS
rhc Al c scd Insurance SwindIer Resumes
HIS NJ sdIcnI Practice.

st. Louis, Dec. ia special to the Re-
public from Richmond. Mo-. says:
Or George w. Fraker. the alleged in
surance swindler. who has been confined
in the Ray county jail here since his
capture, was released on bond this morn
medicine at Excelsior Springs, his old
home"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 1b-Postnaste -
General Wilson has accepted the iuvitS-
ton Of the faculty of the Vanderbilt NM.
versIty to deliver the Commencement ~,
dress In 1886,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
Iudee Nugeut Is Dead.

Fort Worth, Texas. Dec. 4.-Judge
Thomas L. Nugent. the populist leader of
Texas, died this morning.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
| AGAINST THE EXPRESS COMPANIES
Adams Express Agent Convicted OF Sc l.
ing Whisky Without License.

Omaha, Dec. H.-Agent Humstone, of
the Adams Express Company at Hastings
was today convicted In the federal court
of selling whisky without a license. Sent
ence has not yet been pronounced. This
case will cause. revolution in the meth
DDS of express companies throughout the
country
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
Cardinal MeIchcrs Is Dead.

Rome, Dec. 4.-Cardinal Paul Melchers
is dead. He was German. born In 1913.
and created cardinal In 1885.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1895-12-19
LEVI P. MORTON FOR PRESIDENT
Announcement Made That He Is An
Ayowed Candidate.

New York. Dec. 15.-The Morning Ad-
yertiser tomorrow will say:
Levi P. Morton is an avowed candidate
for the presidency The Advertiser Is able
to make this announcement on what may
be termed the best authority"