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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
bark cENrAuR BURNED AT SEA
Crew Travelled Eight Hundred Miles
I'm Open BOnts.

Honolulu, May |, per steamer Monowa
San Francisco, May S-The British bark
Centaur, Captain /. S. BSstor, was burn
ed and abandoned at sea April IL. The
captain ana crew of % men arrived at
Hilo April 26, after travelling a distance
of 800 miles in two open boats. The ves-
sci caught fire in the hold, caused by one
Of the crew dropping a lamp, which was
smashed to pieces on bale of burlap
supposed to have been saturated with
parafiine oil. The flames spread very
rapidly from one quarter to another, aid
ed by combustie material aboard.
The Centaur was an iron bark, owned
by Johnson, Sproule & Co. of Liverpool.
She was at first a ship, but was later
changed to bark For many years she
piled almost regularly between the Pa
cific coast and England She sailed from
San Francisco April for Maryborough,
Queensland, with 53773 centals of wheat,
valued at $4,000, shipped by William Dia-
mond & Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
WHITMAN couNTY's sHAKy JAIL


Colfax, Wash, May 10.-Whitman
county is on the verge of sinking an
other pile of money in its court house.
Within the last As hours the jail de-
partment has settled all of eight inches,
which has so twisted the cells and
their bearings that it has become neces-
sary to remove the prisoners for safe
keeping. Speaking of the matter Coun-
ty Commissioner Bancroft said: This
Is the second time such a thing has oc-
CURED, but not until today has the fact
been made known that the foundation
of the cells was made in the most reck-
less manner possible. The excavation
was to bed rock, but the foundation ma
terial was brick-bats and other debris
from the main building. This trash
was dumped into the excavation by the
ton. Occasionally a little mud" was
thrown in. When the foundation, how
ever, was nearly laid. more care was
taken. The surface of the foundation
was nicely cemented and appeared as
solid as rock. We will put force at
work on the structure Immediately and
Will use every precaution possible to
make the foundation solid and stable"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
CRACK COMPANIES WILL DRILL
Interstate Military Contests ut Sa-
vannah This Week.

Savannah, Ga, May 10.-General Bird
w. Spencer, inspector general of rifle prac-
tice of New Jersey, with a picked team of
rifle shots from the militia of that state,
and a team from the engineers corps of
Washington, ID. c., arrived today to take
part in the shooting events and other
features of this week of Savannah's In
terstate military contests. The Morton
cadets of Washington, ID. c.. arrived to-
night.
Tomorrow the Neeley Zouaves of Men,
phls. the Aurora Zouaves of Aurora. ILL.,.
the Indianapolis light artillery and other
companies reach the city.
On Tuesday the Oglethorpe infantry of
Augusta. the Citadel cadets of Charles
ton. the GAINESVILLE cadets and the Bruins
wick naval reserves will arrive, being
followed on Wednesday by several COM
mands.
The total value of the prizes, trophies
and cash, is over $4,000, the big prize be-
ing $4,000 in the infantry, and $1,000 in the
zouave drill.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
according to the principles of internation-
al law.
WILL NOT BE EXECUTED YET
Spanish Government Asked to APP
prove the Sentences of Denth

Havana. May 10.-Ths Spanish govern
ment has been asked to approve the SEN
tences of death passed by a court-martial
upon the men captured on the Competitor
on a charge of piracy and rebellion. The
men sentenced are; Alfredo Laborde said
TO be the leader of the party and claiming
American citizenship; Elias Reda, also
claiming American citizenship; William
Gildea, said TO be a British subject, John
Milton native of Kansas, and Teodoro
Mata. This places the fate of the men in
the hands of the authorities at Madrid
and ensures that they will not be execut-
ed without an order from the Spanish gov
@rnment.
James Creelman, correspondent of tho
New York World, and Frederick w. Law
renee. correspondent of the New York
Journal. who were ordered ry the author
tiles to leave the island for having sent
dispatches to their papers offensive to the
government sailed for New York today
on board the Ward line steamer Segur-
anca.
Among the insurgents killed in the en-
gagement at Cuida three days ago. was
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14

Was Department Secretary of the
Woman's Relief Corps, G. A. II.

Walla Walla, Wash, May 1o-Mrs. ~
b. Gregg. secretary of the Woman's Re
lief Corps for Washington and Alaska.
died i'm this city this morning of catarrhal
pneumonia. She was 66 years of age and
was the mother of Mrs. w. H. Carnes,
department president of the Relief Corps
Mrs. Otis Patterson, wife of the proprietor
of the Heppner Gazette, and II. c. Gregg.
one of the publishers of the Walla Walla
Union. The interment will take place
Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of
the Woman's Relief Corps.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
POSTAL AFFAIRS IN THE WEST
New Postmaster Appointed Mt Clear
water, Idaho.

Washington, ID. c., May 10.-Lemuel u.
Williams has been appointed postmaster
at Clearwater, Idaho, in place of Allen
Stephens resigned.
A star service has been established from
Bruneau Valley TO Wlckahoney, 81 miles
and back, once a week, by schedule or
not to exceed 10 hours running time each
way from June /, 1896 to June 80, 1898.
The star service from Dubois to Lemhi
agency will hereafter supply Bannister
at the site ordered April 20. without change
in distance.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
HORRIBLE ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
A Montana Pioneer shoots Away His
Eyes and Nose and StiII Lives.

Helena, Mont, May 1O.-William Quinn,
an old-timer, and for many years res
icent OF this city. attempted to commit
suicide this morning on a ranch near
Townsend by placing the muzzle of Win
chester to his right temple and pulling
the trigger.
The ball tore away both eyes and the
upper part of the nose and exposed the
brain, but did not rupture the tissue. He
is still alive. but the chances are many
against his recovery.
AT one time he was quite wealthy, but
of late he had met with financial reverses
and II is supposed that this fact led him
to the attempt on his life.
He is about So years old. Should he re
cover he will be frightfully SCARED.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
SPAIN is BETWEEN TWO FIRES
London News Says the Spanish Ought
to Distrust Their Own FerOcity.

London, May 10.-The Daily News will
say in an editorial tomorrow regarding
the cases OF the Competitor captives in
Havana:
The serious news from Cuba places the
Spanish government between two fires. 1t
is difficult to see how either side can re-
cede. If the Spanish government sacri-
fees General Weyler it will probably have
to be prepared to sacrifice its own life.
Public opinion in Madrid is hardly well
Informed enough to profit by the Virgin
ius case in 1873. The Spanish ought to
distrust their own natural ferocity in
cases of this sort. The butchery of the
men of the Virginius, which many of
trem applauded at the time as fine and
spirited act, was received with horror and
execration throughout the world.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
DESPERATE YOUNG RoBBER
Shot n Citizen From Ambush and
Was ChonlSed to Death.

Monita, Mo-, May 10-T. A. Phillips, a
merchant at Latham, Mo-, on returning
home last night from his place of bust
ness was shot from ambush by a neigh
bors youth, aged IA years. named Stout.
The young robber was hid behind a tree.
and as Phillips passed by he shot him,
the shot taking effect in the arm. Phil
lips ran for his home. but was overtaken
by his assailant and struck over the head
with the weapon and felled to the ground.
In the encounter Phillips seized Stout by
the throat and choked him to death.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
JUDGE GRENoRowsKrs REPORT
Tells How the Boer Government Can
Apply It's Prerogative.

London, May 1O.-A dispatch from Pre-
toria to the Daily Telegraph says;
Judge Grenorowsk, who presided at the
trial of the reformers. has made report
to the executive council on his judgment
In the reformers' cases indicating how
the prerogative of the government can be
effectively applied.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
ARMS, AMMUNITION AND DYNAMITE
The Mysterious Steamer Lnurada
Takes on Supplies for Cuba.

New London, Conn, May 10.-The tug
Commander. with the barges Relief and
Green Point tow, which sailed from New
York Saturday, and the tug Volunteer
met the steamer Laurada, whose move
ments in New York harbor has occa-
stoned much mystery, off Montauk Point
today, and transferred to the steamer
about 100 Cubans and several tons of arms
ammunition and dynamite. Captain
o Brien was aboard the Volunteer, and
after the transfer was effected returned
with the Volunteer.
The Laurada put out to sea- The Com
mander, with her barges in tow, put in
here tonight for water
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14

So snid Secretary OIney when Ques-
TONED Yesterday.

Washington, May l0.-If any official
news has been received by the government
in Washington today regarding the Amer
leans captured aboard the Competitor by
the Spaniards and condemned by court
martial to be shot. diligont inquiry falls
to disclose its nature. Secretary Olney,
TO whom a note was addressed upon the
subject replied there was nothing new
to make public.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
THE MISSING LINK FOUND
AN EYE WITNESS TO THE LINCOLN
SHIELDS DUEI. TELLS ALL.
The Spectacle of Old Abe and the
Little Irishmnn Fighting Was
Very Ludicrous.


Kansas CITY, May io'-A speciai TO the
Jourhai from iopeka' ran" says
Niliiam L. Souther, VINO ciaiins 10 nave
neeh an eye witness OF the historicai uuel
petWeeh Abraham Lincoln anu 1eheiai
James shields, mas related to the journal
correspondent what he purports to be
the missing historical data OF the histor-
ical event He tells an interesting story
winch diners materially from the pupiish-
Gu accounts fecuiar interest mas oi ia'e
peeh aroused IN TINS analr throush
history OF Lincoln running III one OF tne
perlouicals' IN which the author irahiNy
ADMITS that put measer detaiis can pe
procured of what actually took place when
the duellng party crossed the missouri
river ana staked out the hghtins grounds
NOW comes the Iopeka man win uetail-
ed story OF the whole transaction IN which
he supplies the missing historical data.
Souther' VINO IS ~ years oid' mas tor the
past ls years peen clerk IN the ONCE OF
'he auuitor OF the santa re 'ailroau.
'noush the greater portion OF ms me mas
peeh as printer Up TO the tlme OF the
ARRIVAL OF the dueiins party at the Alton
Terry the STORY ne tells is very similar TO
the other heretofore printed, but from
there IL dlters widely.
IT was on the morning OF September
~ lS4S says Mr. Souther. 'that Smeids
ana Lincoln arrived at Alton. was then
printer and reporter on the Alton Tele-
graph and had received an intimation OF
the coming duel, which made me anxious
to see it If possible. The duelng party
took breakfast nj the Franklin house ana
about 1880 a. m. proceeded to the ferry
owned and
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
VULCAN IRON WORKS BURNED
The Loss Was 100000 and the In
surancc x31 500.

San Francisco, May 1o.-The Vulcan Iron
Works were destroyed by fire early this
morning the loss being estimated at $780,
600. with sSl, 500 insurance. The fire COM
municated to the third floor of the Reli-
ance Machine Works, damaging the build
ings slightly and destroying considerable
stock. The loss of the Reliance company
is more than covered by the $4,000 insur
ance on the plant.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14

Washington, May s.-Senator Morrill,,
chairman of the committee on finance,
has announced his intention to appoint a
subcommittee to conduct the bond in
vestigation authorized by the PETER res
olution. The subcommittee will probably
consist Of fve members.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
A MIDNIGHT FIRE AT ST. LOUIS
At Last Accounts the 1O-Story Rail
to BuiIding Mns Threatened.

st. Louis, May 11-Shortly after mid
night a fire started in the Kitchen of the
Metropolitan restaurant at No. 32i Olive
street. In short time the flames eiivel-
oped the entire building, a three-story
structure, and 1T was soon destroyed. The
two floors above were used as a lodging
house.
The Rialto a 10-story building adjoin-
ing, is threatened by the flames, which
broke through the windows.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
WAS NINErY-TouR. IN THE SHADE


Boston, May 10-The city has been
passing through a dry, record-breaking
atmosphere which has continued for "a
hours. The weather bureau mercury
showed the highest at 2:So this after
noon, when 1t registered "a degrees.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14

Washington, May 10-An increase of
pension has been allowed John Flynn, of
Tacoma, Wash. An increase has also been
allowed to John L. Sims Of De Lamar,
Owyhee county. Idaho, Mexican war
survivor.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14
NOTED ROMAN pRELATE is DEAD
MonsiRnor Louis CaIimberti, Fam
Gus for Diplomacy.

Rome, May 7.-Mgr. Louis CaIimberu,
Roman prelate and diplomat, formerly
papal ambassador to Austria-Hungary.
died at 1:20 this afternoon. He was born
in 1888, acted as arbitrator between Ger
many and Spain in the dispute regarding
tn, right of ownership of the Caroline
islands, and took an important part in
the negotiations between Prussia and the
holy see which resulted in the abrogation
Of the notorious May laws.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-05-14

Result of Yesterdays Games-Stnnd-
ing OF the Clubs.

At ST. Louis-St. Louis 6, Baltimore Q.
At Louisville-Louisville l, Brooklyn 8
At Cincinnati-Cincinnati IS, Washing
ton II.
The standing of the National League to
May II is as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-02
Army Orders.

The following boards of officers for the
examination of officers TO determine their
fitness for promotion are dissolved: Wash
ington, ID. c., convened March 80. 1885:
Fort Leavenworth, Kan, convened April
4, 1885, Denver, Col convened May 4, 1851
Fort Robinson, Neb., convened August 4,
1888; San Francisco, Cal, convened March
%, 1896: Fort Riley, Kan, convened March
Is, 1896
Leave Of absence for one month, to take
effect urCn being relieved from duty at
Fort Omaha, Neb., is granted First Lieut.
Julius A. Penn quartermaster. I'd Infantry
BY direction of the President. Second
Lieut.. Harry III. Bandholtz, 9Th Infantry,
is detailed professor of military science
and tactics at the Michigan Agricultural
College, lngham county, Mich.
Capt. Carroll A. Devol, assistant quarter.
master first lieutenant, 10Th Infantry, is
relieved from duty at the State University
of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. He Will pro-
coed to and take station at New York city
and assume charge. under the Instructions
of the quartermaster general, of the con-
struction Of the new military post OF Fort
Hancock, y. j.
Leave of absence for one month and ten
days, to take effect about September L..
1S"6 is granted LieUt. Col. Alfred \. Mood
null, deputy surgeon general.
First Lieut.. William l.. kenly, jr.. LIST Ar
tlilery, is relieved from duty al the l. Sf
Artillery School, Fort Monroe, Va, to take
effect August 81, 1S.6. and, on the eNpira-
ton of his leave of absence, viii join his
battery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-02
FEWER DEATHS THIS WEEK
What the Records of the Au,h:,.
Show as to the HeaIfh a9 IT,. C..

what the Records of the Autbnr;,s
snow as to the Health Of the Ctrx
The weekly report of the health ottio.,.
says
The mortality Of the city during tn.
past week was over 10 per cent less than
that Of the previous week The number of
Geaths reported to the health department
was 80, as against LOG in the week before
The death rate fell, accordingly. from
l9.U9 to 16.4S. OF the total deaths IL were
OF whites and A colored. The principa;
diseases were the diarrheal, causing Ia
fatal cases. and affections of the lungs. Ii.
OF which were from bronchitis and :
from pneumonia, as against l from this
latter by the last report. Infant mortality
declined from 30 to u of those under one
year old. No death from any of the con-
taSlouS or infectious maiadieS occurred OK
cept 2 from typhoid fever and 1 from
Group. There were fatalities from heal
stroke.
The meteorological conditions presented
barometrical mean of 5000, a mean rela-
tive humidity of 81, being 4 in excess of
that reported last. The temperature of the
atmosphere reached SS degrees on the 23d
and fell TO the minimum of 55 degrees on
The 18th, thus ranging 81 degrees during
The week. There were 3 clear and cloudy
days, with winds averaging miles per
hour.
OF scarlet fever, 8 new cases were report
ed, houses We're released from quaran-
tine, leaving q still in isolation. OF diph-
iberia, IL new cases were reported, warn
ing card was removed from l house and
ID remained placarded. Births reported.
49, and marriages, -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-02
SURE OF VIRGINIA.
The Clerk of the State Senate Talks
Over the Situation.

The Clerk Of the State senate Talks
Over the Situation.
Among the callers ct democratic congress
sional headquarters today Mr.. Joseph
Button, clerk of the Virginia senate and
Sc cretary of the state democratic commit
tee. Mr.. Button gives an encouraging re-
port of the outlook for democratic success
in the old dominion. When asked as to the
probable majority for Bryan, he said: 1T
is very difficult thing to figure upon ma
jorities SO far in advance, but there seems
to be no doubt of its eQuallng, if not ex-
Ceeulng the majority gwen for Mr.. Cleve-
IL nd four years ago. Mr.. Cleveland's piu-
rality over Harrison was upward of JU,Vuu
and his majority over HARRISON and Weaver
vas $500, Notwithstanding the fact that
his financial policy was very unpopular in
Virginia and in direct conflict with the
views of the democratic party of the state
as expressed IN their various platforms for
many years past.
With the exception of some boiling in
the cities, the party is in better shape and
more enthusiastic than it has been for
years., continued Mr.. Button. Il have Wis
TIED every county in our congressional dis
tr:ct exc ept two in the capacity of char
man of the district committee and have
never seen it in better shape The dlsaf-
lection is very small, while we have gained
many republican and populists votes. The
Nominee in that district, State Senator II
u. Flood, is one Of the boldeSt and most
aggressive young democrats in the state
His career has been series of political
successes. Although not yet thirty-one
years Of age, he has been elected twice 10
the house of delegates, twice to the senate
ard twice elected commemorative attor-
1ey of his native county of Appomattox
He was first elected to the house of dele
gates when only twenty-one years of age
ard was the first democrat for years to be
elected to ally office in the county. He has
the distinction OF never having been beaten
by political opponent. He is making an
active canvass and will be elected by a
large majority.
Il saw Senator Daniel in Lynchburg yes
terday in regard to the campaign, and he
will take the stump as as he gets
through the trial of the law case that took
i'm to England, which will be next week
He returned home last Sunday in the best
Of health, after six weeks sojourn abroad,
Curing which time he gathered a great deal
o; data which will be valuable contribu-
ticn to the silver cause. He brought with
him several English silver pieces, among
them the rupee of India, of which we hear
so much. This little coin passes in India
for its face value, which is about 40 cents
and will buy there now, 1t always has
done, a blishel of wheat. The English gov
eminent buys our silver bullion at 6S cents
an ounce and coins 1t into rupees, and by
putting its stamp upon it, doubles it's value.
This, of course, brings the agricultural pro-
ducts of India in direct competition with
the products of our farms. Thus it is seen
why England desires to further reduce the
Lrice of American silver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-02
PENNSYLVANIA IIROAD.
STATION correr or Sixth and Is streets.
In ET,nt 1o.n1 "a - A,,...,.4 ~ 1caa

STATION corIer or Sixth and Is streets
In Effect 1901 am. August II, 1896.
IIrTSBURG ENPREss.Paror and Dining Cars
1888 f !SfGFz
sepiIs; Dining Smoking and Cars
St. Louis Gle seiand and Toledo. Buffet Faror
1880 AN. FAST L1NE-pullmau Buffet Paror
Gar ni to Ha, risburg Buffet Parlor Car Harrisburg
80 PM CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXPRESS
ing and Dining Cars Harrisburg to st. Louis.
7ia PM sfTSalls E Ell Sleep
Ing Car to Chicago and Harrisburg to Cleveland.
40 IN e s6gf Ha'saEsi ExpREss-ru.1man
cF Ss to s and Sleep
1910 IN: PAciFfc E SiiiS Sleep
~ II. for ' Ha"ss cananaalsua. Rochester and
- Niagara .da Falls daily, ezcep. Sunday. ,. ...
sunday For Lock Haxen " weekdays eeS-i and wifi,
la 1Iam fpM sundays days; $40 PM ,r,, ~,
Niagara Falls daily except Saturday. with Sleep
ing Car Washington to Suspension Bridge via
faIe end NssaI. Falls daily Sleeping Car wash
?F ssa'"ssyf ssS 1SEt I'M Fl E"; y
Tsgaal at 100 *1a n1s e csr "a: 7:sS 900 1870
$ss. es' 'Ps 4s s5 P ss Sc tiSS %
H% 81 isa tsi ls %pns esa H.
Tes aF SS
& PM daily For Bos ; without Ss,Iv change
Saratoga Express rarlor Carr. 900 Am. week
For s,'1%sss a., s2s 100 10 so 2o 1850: ESQ.,
s a5 $40 80 400 o Limite 40 60 5te S;95
On Sunday. 700. TO. 900 905, 1920 HOO
Al l2:15. lis. POI. 3:15, $40 t4:OO Iimited1
80. o4O sos. $40 ITO. 1000. 1910 and IL 80
For a., ropes Creek Line 20 AN; and 4;se PM.
daily except Sunday. Sundays. 905 AN ~,
For Annapolis, 1:20, 600 AM, 1918 and 40
IN daily except Sunday. Sundays. 900 AN
Atlantic Cost Line Express 4:so AM. s:4s Pm
dai,y; ItichDOnd only. 1857 An. week Az
iGnta SEecial, via Richmond and Seatoard AT
Line. $40 Pm. daily. Accommoda ton for Qran
t1co. 7:45 A. NJ. daily. and 4:25 PM weekdays
SEASI1ORE CONNECTIONS.
For Atlantic City via Delaware River Bridge. all
rail rontel II 90 M week days, 1913 and IL :35
Pm. daily; via Market Street WHARF, 9:oo
NJ. Saturdays only. 1000, IL 100 AN. week
days. 1928 and II 35 Pm. daily.
For Cape May. 1000. II 90 AM, 12:45 PM week
days. II rs PM. daily.
Ticket Offices corner Fifteenth and G streets. ana
at the s'rticn, Sixth and streets. where orders
can be left for the checking of baggage to destlna
ton from hotels and residences.
General Manager. General Passenger Agent.
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