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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26
CHARM OF COLOR IN AFRICA.
a Warmth and Richness of Tone One Can
Find Nowhere Else.

warmth and Richness of Touc One Can
Find Nowhere Else.
Though I must admit that South Al
rica, taken as whole, offers far less to
attract the lover of natural beauty than
does southern or western Europe or the
Pacific states of North America, there arc
two kinds of charm which it possesses in
high degree. One Is that of color. Nc
notonous as tho landscapes often ore. there
ts warmth and richness of tone about
them which fills and delights the eye One
seso comparatively little of that palo gray
Hnestonc which so often gives hard and
chilling aspect to tho scenery of tho lower
ridges Of the Alps and of largo parts OF
the COASTS of tho Mediterranean. In AT
RIGA even the gray granite has n deeper
tone than these limcstoncs and it is fire.
quently covered by red and yellow lichens
of wonderful beauty.
The dark basalts and porphyrics which
occur In so many places, tho rich red tint
which the surface Of the sandstone rocks
50 often takes under tho scorching sun,
give great depth Of tone to tho Landscape,
and, though tho food of midday sunshine
is almost ovcrpowcring, tho lights of
morning and evening touching tho noun
tains with every shade OF rose and crimson
and violet, arc indescribably beautiful 1t
- III liCsO anu oNculDR nOurS
that tho charm of the pure, dry mir Is spe-
cially felt. Mountains 90 or 60 miles away
stand out clearly enough to enable oil the
wealth of their color and all tho delicacy
Of their outlines to DO perceived, and the
eye realizes, by tho exquisitcly 1no change
of color tinge between the nearer and the
more distant ranges, the immensity and
the harmony of the landscape.
Europeans may thiuk that tho continu-
GUS profusion of sunlight during most of
tho year may become wearisomc. I was
not long enough In the country TO find it
so, and notice that those who have lived
for few years In South Africa declare
they prefer that continuous profusion to
the murky skies OF Britain or Holland or
north Germany. But even If the fine
weather which prevails for eight months
in the year DO somewhat monotonous,
there is compensation In tho extraordinary
brillianoy of tho atmospheric effects
throughout the rainy season and especial
~ In its first weeks.
During nine days which spent in the
Transvaal at that season, when several
thunderstorms occurred almost every day,
the combinations of sunshine, lightning
and cloud, and tho symphonies-if tho ex-
preston may be permitted-of light and
shade and color which their changeful
play produced in the sky and on the earth,
were more various and moro wonderful
than whole year would furnish forth for
enjoyment in most parts of Europe.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26
A GIANT RACE.
How Three Stalwart Americans Created "A
Mild Sensation In England.

W
Mild Sensation In England.
The friends of DR.. McVickar never tire
of telling an adventure the good doctor
had in the spring of 1883, when he went
to Europe with the late Dr. Phillips Brooks
and Mr. Robinson tho builder of Boston's
Trinity church. Mr. Robinson stands 6
feet 2 inches in his stockings. DIR. Nc
Vickar measures feet inches, and DR.
Brooks exceeded feet in height While
at Leeds they went to hear q lecturer adj
dress the workingmen on "America and
Americans. The lecturer stated that
Americans were, rs rule, very short in
stature, md seldom, II ever, rose to the
height Of feet 10 inches In fact, they
were race of pygmics. Ho did not know
TO what cause to attribute that fact but he
wished that he could present examples
DIR. Brooks rose to his feet and stretched
his immense frame to the utmost, as he
said:
II am an American. I do not exceed
the average American in stature OF in
weight, and sincerely hope If there Is any
other representative Of my country present
he will vouch for the truthfulness of INV
remarks"
In moment Mr.. Robinson arose and
said In stentorian voice:
II am an American and am feet .
inches tall and am just below the Average
height of my countrymen. Ifthere be any
other American here, hope he will cor
roborate me.''
BY this time the house was in q Jolly
humor. Waiting until the excitement
could abate in some dcgree and tho lecturer
regain control of his nerves. DIR. McVickar
arose, drew his form to its full height and
exclaimed:
81 am an Amer
But he got no further, for tho audience
was In convulsions.- Philadelphia Record
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26
COMING AND GOING

j. w. Dickerson left yesterday for 8
trip through Southwest Virginia.
William Kohn, of Bedford City, WAS
In Roanoke yesterday on business.
William T. Dlggs, OF Washington, Is
guest at the Ponce de Leon Hotel.
Miss Mamie Lindsey. of Lynchburg,
Is in the city visiting Mrs. w. j. Rig
ney.
W. ]. Wolff. prominent citizen of
Winston, N. c., was in the city yester-
day.
]. G. Judkin. of ChristiansburR, was
in the city yesterday en- route to Wash
ington.
A. ]. Tice. an insurance agent OF
Montgomery county, was IN the city
yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Bowen. of Bran we'll, w.
Va, WAS guest.at the Ponce de Leon
Hotel yesterday.
Miss Geneva Hooge left for Washing
ton. D. c., where she will visit friends
for several weeks.
j. T. Bernard. who has been quite Ill
for several weeks, left yesterday after
noon for his home In West Virginia.
Miss Ef1e Gum, OF Vinton, loft yes
terday morning for Philhdelphia to
spend few weeks with her sister, Mrs.
Davis.
Fred Hoback, who has been in the
city for several days on visit to rel
atives on Church street. left Sunday
morning for his home in Floyd county.
c. T. Hutton went to ChristiansburK
yesterday and returned, accompanied by
Mrs. Hines, mother of the young man
who had an arm mashed off yesterday
morning while coupling cars in theWest
End.
EVERYBODY ia interested in the Hart
ford" bicycles, because they are one of
the latest and prettiest line of wheels
on the market, are right up -io-date IN
every particular. have an elegance Of
finishing and 8 charming individuality
that not only separates them from the
common run OF wheels, but gives to the
rider sn air Of superiority that adds tone
and dignity. Wexford Wheel Company,
1877 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26

BEST lunch counter in town-Bonner's
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26

For one that can't he put In good
running order at the New Home
office, 800 Henry street, ). w.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26
Special Oner-Gas Co oking Stoves.

COOKING with gas and with the latest
style Of gas cooking stove is the cheap
est, quickest, best, most clearly, most
convenient; no dirt, no trouble, ready
at q moment, less heat.
Until June / this company will re-
ceive orders for placing the necessary
piping and the stove at o cost to the
purchaser varying from sc to IS, payable
in monthly instruments Of 81. Call at
room 203 Terry building. examine stove
and obtain further particulars.
ROANOKE GAS AND WATER Co.
BEST lunch counter in town-Bonner's
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26
The Popular Drinks at Our Fountain
CITY COUNCIL.

Hard Work to Get a Quorum Last
Night.
The City Council held special meet
ing last night for the purpose OF accept
Ing the resignation Of Mr.. j. E. Boehm,
councilman from the Third ward. It
took two hours to get quorum, and
then only eleven mem ers were present.
The clerk reSd the resignation. which
on motion OF Mr.. Loughery WAS ac-
cepted. Mr.. Loughery and Mr.. Wilson
both spoke in the highest terms of Mr.
Boehm as an useful member OF the body
and q gentleman Of the highest In.
teRrity.
No effort to fill the vacancy was m sde,
for ss soon as the resignation wac ac-
copied the Council WAS again without O.
quorum, and adjourned.
The vacancy will probably be allied ct
the next meeting.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26
CHARGES VERY MODERATE
You say others can orcr the same. Why don't
they do II:
nanIt fall to see our machines
Uuu before You buy.

UVU before You buy.
II you want cheap machine, in fact the best
In the market for the money, give us call. We
have the Cam Motion Machines manufactured by
the New Home Company, namely, the CLIMAX
so instruments, $50 cash; and also the New
Ideal, go cash. Five years guarantee given on
all machines by the company. The Climax ma
chine is rs good as any except the geared New
Home.
eYy- We have few secondhand machines to
sell or rent. All kinds OF machines repaired and
parts supplied.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26
leo Cream and Strawberry Festiva,

The Ladies' Auxiliary to the order of
Railway Conductors will give an ice
cream and strawberry festival at the r.
&. Y. NJ. G A. rooms, West End, for th 9
benefit OF their lodge. Thursday and
Friday nights, May IS and go The pub
lie cordially invited.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26

STERLING. Columbus and Springfield
bicycles at Yost-Porrer Co., next to
postoffice.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26

SOLID comfort in Yost Forrer Co.'S.
lawn swings. Next to pos.cffice.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-26

FIFTY people can be sested at the
Crystal Spring dining parlor.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02
FOR
WHAT REASON
no YOU THINK the majority Of the people
= Of this city-yes, the biggest majority Of
the people Of this cty-do their trading at the
Big store?

Isn't clear that wherever the should the place
for you to 60?
Here's the thing right in a NUTSHELL The Big store
offers opportunt has opportunities of offering that other house
Weser self
that other house the afford to sell at
It's undcng prices the excellent service
which the people get brings them the Biz Store
Let what do Wen make it interesting both id
goods and prices.
Bring In your Boys and will you CAST IRON
Combination, a wool, Suits at and
Visit our Hat Department.
Prices Styles will interest you.
We have no Competitors in the Grocery Line
Always have bought goods cheaper and sold cheaper
We carry the Candee brand of Rubbers and ov Ell.
SHOES and will guarantee them.
LII VIII LAY gu when in need of BOOTS and SHOES
pricee
leather still selling prices than competitors
We have NO 0UT-0F-DATE Dry Goods but a complets
of NEW STYLES
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02

Did YOU find out there was some
thing of crowd at the masquerade?
Seventy-one tickets were sold and
it was a motley group which took up
all the available space on the dancing
floor, and as many more spectators
were damned around the walls.
The masquers were of all shades
and degrees, from the dainty little
fairy in fine clothes to the grotesque
oddly in calico, bedticking or over
alls.
Mrs. Geo. Degitz, as Folly, took
the prize for the finest ladies cos
tune, receiving silver cake basket.
Mrs. Gilbert Tracy received a
handsome pickle castor as the prize
for the best sustained character She
represented a nurse maid and had fat
Harry Mix with her dressed in regu-
lation long, white baby clothes, white
lace hood, Indispensable bottle and
rattle. He was quite a chunk of a
kid.
Geo. Hartley, as Sergeant Jim, left
his squaws at Pocatello, but took the
tie pin for best sustained gents char
acter
The prize, gold sleeve buttons, fol-
finest gents costume, was given to
Charlie Gilmore of Payette, who was
dressed as military cadette.
The judges were Mrs. E. NJ Bar
ton, Col. Drake and Frank H iris.
We would like to be able to give
the full list of the masquers anC
characters represented but that can
not be obtained.
Among the particularly noticeable
characters were the two Brownies
Friendship, the new woman of 1896
and the high toned gambler.
The supper yielded the ladies Sc
for the Episcopal church fund.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02

State of Idaho. judicial Department.
By virtue of the authority vested in me
by an act of the Legislature of the State
of Idaho, entitled An act to provide for
the fixing the terms of the District Courts
of the several Districts of the State of
Idaho. and to add the sections of this act
to Chapter Three of Title One of the Code
of Civil Procedure of Idaho, as Sections
1884 and $685.. Approved December 20,
1890
1t is hereby ordered that the Terms of
the District Court of the Third Judicial
District of the State of Idaho, shall dur
ing the year 1896 commence in the re-
snective counties within said Judicial
District on the following dates at the fol-
lowing named places:
Ada County-Boise City, February 10,
and September LIST.
Canyon County-Caldwell April 18th,
and December Sth.
Washington County-Weiser, May 18th,
and October LIST.
Boise County-Idaho City, June 2, and
October 9th.
Owyhee County-Silver City, July 18th,
and November 18th.
J. II. RICHARDS, Judge.
Filed this Both day of December. 1895.
|. f. SMITH, Clerk.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
The Most Wonderful Part of Man and
the Most Difficult to Comprehend
The System which Controls the Entire Body
Carries Either Health or Disease.

The most wonderful part of man. and
most difficult to comprehend, perhaps is
the nervous system, which touches and
controls every part of the body. Having
its roots in the brain, its trunk in the sp ne
and its branches extending into and
throughout every musc.e, limb and organ
of the animal frame, it carries either life
and health or disease and death along its
course.
The brain secretes nervous fluid
which is magnetic in its effects and infiu-
ences. The magnetic element travels
along the nerves like electricity. from the
roots of the hair to the tips of the fingers,
and through its telegraphic communica-
ton permeates the whole system. When
the nervous fluid is deficient or when the
nerves do not properly transmit it, weak
ness and disease are the invariable results
electricity, the wonder of the age, roots
the disease from its stronghold. 1t per-
meates the secret ambush of disease and
exterminatcs it. root and branch 1t re-
moves the wretched symptoms or loath-
some maladies, and averts their dreadful
results. 1t relieves more agony and suf-
fering than tongue can tell, as the follow
ing references will show:
Wyatt better known as Jewharp Jack
Boise, cured of deafness. relieved of
rheumatism and other troubles.
Clarence Bunnell, jefferson, between
First and Second streets, Boise, pains in
chest and cramps in legs, cured.
Robert Marsh, Lovers lane. Boise. Idaho.
Catarrh bronchitis, rheumatism aud gen
eral debility greatly benefited and nearly
cured,
Hadsell Dye. Fourth aud Franklin
streets, Boise, Idaho. Abscess of eye,
cured. and also of chronic weak eyes.
Miss Mary Mcconnell, Gcnesee, Idaho,
cross eye since birth made straight, Also
Der brother was cured of consumption by
Dr. Darrn.
DR. Dsrrn's Specialtes and Place of Business
Dr. Darn can be consulted free at his
office, corner Ninth and Idaho streets
Boise, Idaho. Office hours. 10 "A. IN. to
p. m; evenings, Z to s; Sundays, | a. m
to p. m.
The doctor has reduced his fees to only
So 90 per week to all cases commencing
treatment before January 18th.
DIR. Darrin makes speciality of all dis
eases of the eye, ear, nose, throat, catarrh
deafness, bronchitis, la grippe, consump
ton, dyspepsia, constipation. heart, live
and kidney diseases.
He permanently cures all diseases of tn,
, geuito urinary organs in either sex. AL
peculiar female troubles are confidentiallY
treated. as well as all acute chronic pr
vate and nervous diseases of whateve
nature if durable. No cases taken if not
Most cases can be treated at home afte
: one visit to the doctors office Inquire
answered; circulars and question blank
sent free.
All business relations with DR.. Darri
e are strictly confidential.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02
Cook-Hunt Wedding.

From the Caldwell Tribune.
On Christmas day near Middleton,
Miss Anna j. Cook, and Ernest E.
Hunt were united in holy bonds of
matrimony, Rev. Boone, of Caldwell,
officiating. The bride is the accom-
plished daughter of L. f. Cook, the
well known and prosperous farmer,
and q former school teacher. She
is also an artist of considerable ability
and reputation. MIR. Ernest Il. Hunt
is one of Salubria's most prominent
and wealthy citizens and a gentleman
of unusual literary and business at
tainments. Through the exercise of
economy and shrewd business meth
DDS he has accumulated large real es-
tate holdings and other valuable
property. He is an educator of dis
tinguished ability, having been prin-
cipal of some of the largest schools
in Washington county. He was also
for a time editor in chief and bust
ness manager of the Salubria Citizen,
which, under his conduct, became a
leading state paper. He has con-
tributed works of SURPRISING literary
merit to prominent journals through
out the country, and, with much
pleasure, we are enabled to say, he
WAS for a period prominently con-
nected with The Tribune. We wish
Mr.. Hunt ard his accomplished and
handsome bride happiness and pros
perity, and sincerely hope their path
way will ever be strewn with flowers
of contentment and buds of JOY.
SIGNAL and Citizen please copy.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02
$500 REWARD.

The above reward will be gi, en- for in
formation leading to the recovery, or for
the return TO the Grimmett place, of the
following described stock: Two dark-bav
work horses. both geldngs, weighing
about 400 pounds if in good condition;
one is branded 3 on left stifle; the largest
one is the darkest and brand is not visi-
Bile. These horses strayed from the Shaw
fiat about the LIST of October. Address all
information to G. A. Grimmett, Weiser.
3t3 f. w. WooD, LaGrande.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02

AhI svriori Nohcke Aha hS@hchy.
Rev. A. G. Upton went to Boise
last Thursday, and, in connection
with four other men, incorporated our
academy under the above title. The
following persons were elected
trustees:
From Weiser-Rev. E. A. Paddock
Rev. A. G. Upton, DR.. j. R. Numbers
Mr.. Jno. w. Ayers.
From Boise-Dea Hard, Rev. Il. B.
Wright, Mr.. H. A. Lee.
From Indian Valley-Mr. A. Adams.
From Salt Lake City-Rev. w. S.
Hawkes..
From Elyria, Ohio-Mr E. w. Metcalf.
Rev. A. g. Upton is president of
the college and academy, Rev. E. A.
Paddock is chairman of the board of
trustees, and DR.. Numbers is vice
chairman. H. A. Lee is secretary of
the board and Rev. A. G. Upton is
treasurer. The officers constitute the
executive committee.
1t is the purpose of the faculty
and the trustees to advance the work
of the school to the college grade as
rapidly as possible. Large numbers
of young people are beginning to
make inquiries in regard to the
school, and the indications are that
an increased attendance will be speed
lily secured. Friends in the east are
being interested and financial support
is coming slowly but steadily.
Furniture has been purchased, and
all the rooms in the hall will be fitted
up for students.
The next term will open at $50 or
Tuesday morning, January 7, 1896
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02
LOST.

A we'll broke work horse, full bay, with
exception of one white hind foot and small
white spot on forehead. Right front foot
turns out slightly and he walks little
lame. No visible brand, but on the inner
edge of the left ear is small notch.
Anyone returning this horse to my ranch
at Weiser will be suitably rewarded. Or,
if found 25 miles from said place, | will
pay for wintering him.
3 l.. l.. SHEARER, Weiser.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02
Wedding.

Last Wednesday, Dec, 25th, 1895,
at the home of the bridegroom par
ents, William V. Shelf was married
to Miss Nancy Zumalt, both in Wei
ser vicinity. The ceremony was per-
formed at high noon by Ed. j. G.
Turnage. The friends of the couple
we're in waiting when they en-
tered and took their stand under a
large ornamental horse shoe, which
is an emblem of good luck, and there
they made their plighted VOWS. At
the close of congratulations the guests
were shown to the dining room where
the table was loaded with eatables
for the inner man. On the next day
the happy couple wended their way
to the home of the brides parents
where there was a kind reception in
waiting for them. They were mar
ried at the groom's parents on ac-
count of his afflicted mother.
BY A WELL WIsHER.
The editor acknowledges the receipt of
wedding cake.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02

It's Just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as anything else. It's easier
to cure severe cough and cold with il.
Let yonr next purchase for cough be
One Minute Cough Cure. Better medi-
cine; better results; better try it. Jenney
& Warehouse.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-01-02

only during christmas ana new
Years but the year round.
Anybody can afford to keep warm
if he buys his winter clothing Of us.
SoMMERcAMP.
Wood, of LaGrande, wants his
horses So worth. Do you know
where they are? See reward notice.
Money has wings which should be
clipped by judicious economy in buy
ing. SoMMERcAMp.
The moon celebrated the holidays
by being full twice in December, but
this was moderate compared to some
men
Mr.. Walton and the railroad COM
pany have made compromise over
the car of freight in dispute between
them
This is the time of year when good
claims that have had no assessment
work done on them are relocated or
jumped II
Married by Justice Newman at the
residence of Andrew Riggs, Dec. 20,
1895, Mr.. hurry Gilkeson and Miss
Mary Rush.
Taxes delinquent after next Tues
day. They have been coming in
fairly well, but many of us have to
rustic yet.
Your best interests will not let you
buy cheaper winter dry goods than
we are selling-there are none.
SoMMERCAMP. .
The Flat is right to the front. Al
a dance held at the Hemingway schoo
house the other night, seventy eight
tickets were sold.
The annual supper of the members
of the Congregational church on ac-
count of election of church officers,
is given this evening
Stockmen are feeding their flocks
and herds bountiful supply of hay
these days. The hay crop of Wash
ington county is never short.
Sid Dedman has just recovcfeC
from long and severe siege of ty
phoid fever, and now Mrs Dedmal
is down with the same afflction.
Married, in the office of Probat,
Judge Maryatt, Tuesday last, Morti
mer E. Beckwith and Mrs. Name,
Linvllle. Both live near Weiser.
In the event of war with England
this section is practically safe. British
war ships will not sail up the Snak,
to levy tribute on Washington county
We can save you money on you
shoes-enough on two pairs that tn
third pair won't cost you anything
The One Price Cash Store
When "F. P Mugatt, Weiser,
was seen in the Boise hotel arrivals
Weiser people knew it was T. T
Maryatt, probate judge of Washing
= ton county.
Judge Richards writes to have hi
SIGNAL changed to Battle creel,
Michigan, for few weeks. He goe
. to join Mrs. Richards who Is sick {
that place. 4,
T. Born, at Dayville, Grant Co, Ore
gon, on December 18th, '95, to til
wife of John jackson, of Indian Va
a ley, Idaho, a Glib boy Mother an
child doing we'll
The excitement over the report {
volcanic disturbances in the directio
- of Middle valley subsidized on learnin
that it was only PAS Boy" exc
= cising his wind works.
Mr. j. j. Jewett treated the editt
u Tuesday out of the box of fine cigal
lie received as part of his Christm;
le present from Mr.. and Mrs. Bagle,
of Pocatello, and staunch friends {
Il his.
There is no use trying to thro
s sand in peoples eyes; every sto
talks for itself. Look at the ches
,e and stylish goods to be had at o.
store and not elsewhere.
-. The One Price Cash Store
Jim Hayes, of Boise, came
r. Monday from Ruthburg, where
had been few days to look aft
some assessment work He says &
wintrish aspect there is light wi