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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
THEIR OWN MEDICINE
THE TALK ABOUT FIFTY-cENT
DOLLARS.
An Unexpected Effect Of Gold Worship
-Laborers Demand Goid-The Com
tractors Arc Unable to Obtain IT.
Some Suggestions

- aHEe4 81
The Educational campaign of the
gold bugs appears to be entirely too
convincing in quarters where extreme
ignorance prevails.
But the people of intelligence don't
believe what they hear about fifty
cent dollars, and go right ahead ac-
cepting whatever kind of dollars bear
the stamp of Uncle Sam.
The following press dispatch from
Hazleton, Pa, shows the danger of ly-
ing to the ignorant foreign element of
u population:
"The monthly pay days of many of
the contractors of this region were In
the past week, and much trouble was
expected in paying off the foreign ele-
ment. They refused to take either pa
per or silver money.
For the past week or two, Anthony
Reitz, a we'll educated Austrian, who
speaks several languages, has been
among the foreigners and put it into
their heads that
The Silver Dollar
was not worth more than SO cents, and
when any foreigner expressed a
doubt regarding his statement he read
extracts from American newspapers to
substantiate his argument.
Jacob Hogan, a contractor, who is
building the reservoir at Buck noun
tain, employees 800 men, who had lis
tened to Reitz's arguments. The men
held a meeting and decided they would
all be gold men, not only politically,
but commercially, and that their labor
should be traded on a sound money
basis only. Reitz, who is an under
boss, communicated this fact to Con-
tractor Hogan, Thursday. The men
Were to be Paid
their months wages on Saturday.
1T did not strike Hogan at that time
that there would be any difficulty in
paying the men in gold. He called at
his bank and demanded $1,000 in gold.
He was struck dumb when the teller
told him he could not get that sum in
the entire county. Out of the $11,000,-
900 on deposit in the several banks of
the county, it is estimated that scarce
ly $1,000 in gold is circulating.
"The laborers, however, have refused
beyond the SIS limit, to take silver, and
the contractor and his gold standard
advocating under boss are very much
embarrassed in consequence"
There are so1ne good hints in this
for the people. 1t shows the absurdity
of depending upon gold alone as a cir
culating medium.
1t suggests a way for working men
to give the gold-bugs a dose Of their
own medicine.
If the people would simply demand
gold for all checks and drafts on the
banks they would soon have orators
in the field talking out of the other
side of their mouths.
But the people are more honest than
the bankers. A wholesale boycott Of
bank notes, and silver would make the
bankers beg for mercy. They don't
want their argument taken literally.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07

"But why should she-"
why should she move the child, do
you mean, Sir Laurence?'
..Yes.'
81 cannot tell; but / believe that she
has done so, and If you will only give
me q little information, answer some
questions in fact, | think we shall have
the child back again very soon"
g will answer anything, everything"
Chow long ago did you know this
LADY,"
"Years ago, when l was but a boy"
Every intimately, I conclude
eyes" and his color rose again.
els there any truth in her allusion
to a child now dead?r
ssYes."
s.Yours?:"
"And hers"
"Ah, I see! And she knew of your
Late marriage?"
"She did"
"Tried to stop it, perhaps?"
"Yes."
''Was Lady Grey vexed or alarmed,
Or did she not see her?"
"She saw her, and was greatly
alarmed"
''1t would be better for YOU, for her,
and for Lady Grey if she was safe in
some quiet retirement?"o
"Undoubtedly."
''The thing can be managed; I will
see to it at once. But first, to get the
child. You have no clue to her adj
dress?"
s'None."
elbow does she draw her money!"
Quarterly"
SIN persona"
Ono, by written order, sent by some
messenger
"And whereof"
eat Coutts."
"When is the next quarter due?"
''In two weeks time"
"Thanks. Oh, n thing more.
Her personal appearance"
"Tall, slender, dark and foreign
looking, yet pale and haggard, wild
black eyes, manner of a lady, full.
deep voice, dresses always in black.
"Age?"
"Forty-ive or forty-six."
The detective made a note in his
private memorandum book.
''Give yourself no further concern,
Sir Laurence. AS soon as the quarter
expires I expect to have some infor-
nation for you, and after that all
shall be arranged as you wish it,"
The baronet drew a long, deep
breath, bowed gravely to the inspector
and returned to the house in Park
Lane. went up to the desolate nursery
n spent his evening in attendance
upon his suffering wife. The two
weeks came and went and a crossing
sweeper stood in front of Coutts'
bank, piled his vocation industriouslv
from day to day, and kept his sharp
bright eyes open to all Corners.
At the end of the third week his
place was vacant; and two days after
Ward the Inspector received a note
from the cashier of Coutts' bank to
say That the check from Sir Laurence
Grey had been presented by a lame
soldier, who took the money in gold
and notes and went away at once, and
had doubtless been followed by the
disguised policeman, though the cash
l9r had failed to see him in the street
when he looked cut, according to
promise.
The Inspector muttered an oath,
not loud but deep, and tossing the
letter spitefully from him. Evidently
his design had been frustrated, and
lsora, wherever she might be, was
almost a match for him, with all his
cunning.
CHAPTER XIV.
But the DAYS and weeks nacead a,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07

The rich corrupt the poor, and when
conditions are reached that men can
be bought like sheep we are on the
verge OF revolution and the men who
have the most money are in the great.
est danger.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07
TWO "A n

Republican Platform, 1896-We are for the free and unlimited coinage ~
silver at the ratio Of is to ! provided that England will consent to 1t a.
have il.
Populist Platform, Omaha, 1692-We arc for the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver at the ratio Of 16 to l and we do not ask for the advice
or consent Of any other nation on earth.
The difference Engands consent alone.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-08-07

Well, the silver cause isn't 90 dead
yet, but that it a split Aational con-
venuons.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Mrs, Laura M. Johns spoke in
Weiser Monday and Tuesday even
ings upon the question of woman
suffrage. Weser is not much of a
suffrage town and the attendance
was very small Mrs. Johns is a
pleasant lady who presents her side
of the question in very strong light
and with fund Of gentle womanly
persuasion which is quite relief
from the harsh harangue of some
women we have heard speak on the
subject.
News has been received from Du-
luth, Mimi, of the death of H. B..
Lennon, formerly Of HALEY. Judge
Lennon was ex-prohate judge of old
Alturas county, and during his life
time was the friend of everybody and
the enemy OF no one. He was well
known throughout Idaho, and IL was
pneumonia that called him beyond.
He is known by good many around
Weiser, having been here number
of times. At one time he was nego
tiating for the purchase of the Gallo
way ditch.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25
A Move Important to Fruit Interests. "

A Move Important to Fruit Interests. "
Mr.. Edward Stein, manager of the
Idaho Fruit Association, has been IN
Weiser this week interviewing our
fruit growers and seeking to arrange
for tue purchase and handling OF all
surplus fruit If enough can be seen
ahead he will establish branch pack
ing house at Weiser. The headquar-
ters of the company are at present at
Payette, or will be during the sum
mer. 1t will have branch houses
in all the Short Line towns where
fruit IS to be had Mr.. Stein feels
sure Weiser will justify one of the
packing establishments. 1t will be
a good thing and should be encour-
aged by those interested. 1t VIII
furnish a place where all the surplus
fruit Of all varieties in this section
can be taken and the cash received
once a week. 1t will however force
upon fruit growers the fact that good,
bad and Indifferent cannot be chuck
ed all together and sold in that shape.
All fruit will be sorted into lst, End
and Ord grades and paid for accord
ingly and growers will find that sort
ing will bring more money on the
whole crop, because the choice VIII
bring a price that overbalances the
poor quality; but mixed, it all has to
90 as inferior grade. An experlen-
ced inspector will be here to examine
the fruit and skillful packer will
handle all that is shipped. By the
company's method all the little dabs
in the country can be gathered and
put on the market where it would be
impossible for individual producers
to do it. A quarter of a car may be
put on at Huntington, run up to Wei
ser and half load added and the cal
filed up at Payette and then sent on
to market. This sort of an arrange
ment has long been needed, and il
the plan is perfected each grower
who will take proper care Of his trees
will find his revenues commence to
steadily increase each year, subject
to such future conditions as may af-
feet markets to any extent. In these
methods has been California's sue
cess.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25
Grand Free Dinner.


Arrangements for the Fourth.
The general committee has laid out
the following program for the cele
bration of the great national day at
Weiser:
National salute of As guns at sun
rise.
Procession from town hall to
grounds-liberty car, brass bands,
orator and citizens in carriages-10
a. M
Exercises at grounds-prayer by
chaplain, reading of declaration, ora
ton, songs, etc. -10:30 a. m. to l
pm.
Dinner.
Parade of plug uglies, with joyful
jubilee of the fools-2 p. m.
Games and sports, $50 to p. m.
Program us follows:
Foot race, free for all, 100 yards, So 90
to winner.
Foot race. boys under l6, 81 to first so
cents to second.
Running broad jump 81 to winner.
Tug of war, five men to II side TO pull
IS inches over center, So so 10 winning
side.
Sack race for men, 81 so to winner.
Sack race for boys, 81 TO winner.
Egg race, for girls under l6, $3.50 to
wiuner.
Wheelbarrow race-S1. SO to winner.
Three legged race, free for ALL s.. 90 to
winners.
Hop skip and jump, 81 to winner.
Bicycle race quarter mile, Sl5 to first
box Supreme Judge cigars to second.
Grand display of fireworks in the
evening-9:30.
From all indications there will be
an immense crowd in town. A sur
prising number are coming from
Huntington, Payette, Vale and else
where. Come to Weiser and have a
roaring old time.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

There is more clothing destroyed by
poor soap than by actual wear AS the free
allSali rots the cloth. Hoe Cake contains
neither free alllali nor worthless filing.
The dealer who says II have no Hoe Cake
Soap practically admits that he does not
sell first quality goods. II he says he has
something Just as good" you will know
he is Offering cheap goods. Save the
wrappers; they are worth a cent apiece
MORRIS SoMMER.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25
HOW,S THIS2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
. F J. CHENEY e Co, Props, Toledo. o.
We. undersigned. have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testlmo-
mails free.
Halls family pills are the best.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25
CORNER STONE. v
Laying the Foundation Of One of Weissr's
Future Educational Institutions
Other Academy Matters.

~ cNNOAN ohh0aA
OF Weiser Academy was an occasion
Of very great interest.
On Sunday evening, June IA, the
teachers and students assembled in
the Congregational church to listen
to sermon by Rev. A. G. Upton,
from the text Gas the mountains are
round about Jerusalem so the Lord
is round about his people from hence
forth, even forever" 1t was a mes
sage of encouragement to the young
people that their lives were in the
care Of an all wise Providence, and
that in every trial in life God would
be with them to help them.
On Wednesday afternoon the
trustees held their first annual meet
ing, nine of the eleven members be-
ing present. The most important
business transacted was the vote to
proceed, if possible, to erect girls
dormitory and one or two cheaper
buildings, the executive committee
being instructed not to expend more
than SO, 900.
On Wednesday evening an audi
ence composed Of students and lead
ing citizens assembled in the town
hall to listen to an address on Chris
tian citizenship by Hon. H. Il.
McElroy, of Boise. 1t was an ad-
dress filed with good sense for the
present and future voter. Mr.. Nc
Elroy especially deprecated the
untruthfulness and ISLANDERS that
embitter political life.
On Thursday afternoon large
company wendell their way, in car
riages and on foot, to College Hill,
to witness the laying of the corner
stone of the first academy building
The stars and stripes flying from .
pole near the building site indicates
that the aim of the school is patriotic
as well as Christian. Short addresses
were made, on behalf Of the trustee
by Rev. K. A. Paddock, and on behal
of the faculty by Rev. A G. Upton
after which Miss Miriam Lee, havin,
placed in the stone a box containiD,
certain articles, list of which sh
read, placed the stone in position
amid the waving of handkerchiefs OF
the part of those present. Mex
came the naming of the building
Prot. Shiach spoke few introduction
words and then tho students in con
cert, having little before been ad
mitted to the secret, carefully guarde
from every one else, named the build
ing The Miriam Lee Hall, in honor q
their greatly loved lady principal
This name was greeted with wavin
of handkerchiefs and gave universe
satisfaction. The exercises wer
closed with PRAYER and benedictio
by Rev. r. B. Wright, of Boise.
Immediately following receptio
was rendered the students and friend
of the academy at the residence {
Mr.. and Mrs. Upton. A large CON
pany was present and much goo
fellowship was enjoyed.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Eli Hill, Lumber city. Pa, writes, Il
have been suffering from piles for twenty
five wears and thought my case incurable.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve WAS recon-
mended to me rs pile cure, SO | bought
box and il performed a permanent
cure" This is only one OF thousands of
similar cases. Eczema, sores and skin
diseases yield quickly when it is used.
Jenney q Waterhouse
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

The Union Pacific offers an excur-
sion rate to the Mid summer Carnival
at Salt Lake city Of $40 rs for the
round trip. On Sale July l and 2,
good returning TO July 9th,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

WANTED, old folks, young folks,
to buy oranges, nuts, candy, fire.
crackers, fireworks, cigars, cigarettes,
tobacco or anything you may want to
eat, at the G. 0. d. Store
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

We are anxious to do little good in
this world and can think OF no pleasanter
or better way to do it than by recon-
mending One Minute Cough Cure as
preventive OF pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol-
low neglected colds. Jenney & Water
house.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Pure blood means good health. De.
Wits Sarsaparilla purihrs the blood,
cures eruptions, eczema, scrofula and all
diseases arising from impure blood. Jen
ney g. Waterhouse.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25
COMMENCEMENT
The Closing Exercises of wsiser Academy
Held at Town Hall-Fine
Program.

" dressed, delicious looking
and gratifyingly intellectual
young ladies and manly
young men, who stood upon
the stage and entertained Weiser with
a sample Of the results and progress
of the school work they have been
engaged in, will have welcome va
cation from which they can come
back and reunite, freshened and in
vigorated, for the work of the fall
term.
At half past eight in the evening
the town hall was filed to listen to
the commencement exercises. 1t was
an exhibition of superior merit and
would have done credit to students
far on in their college course.
Miss Jessie Richmond, in an ora
ton on "The Effects of War on
National Character" pleaded for ar
bitration in the settlement of dis
putes.
Miss Marguerite Watson, in an
essay showing much inventive skill,
discussed the transmigration theories
of the Egyptians, and the relation of
the pyramids thereto.
A defamation and recitation were
finely given by Leroy Burnley and
Miss Emma Lee respectively, the only
lexercises of the evening that were
not entirely original.
Miss Hit gave bright review of
the school and family life Of the
academy during the year, and Miss
Hard read discriminating prophecy
of the future careers of the students.
Curtis Burley and Roy Wolfe dis
cussed with vigor and candor the
question:: "Was Napoleon's Career
Beneficial to France?"
The influence of the History Club
was evident IN the subject matter Of
MIR. Jefferson's Grafton on The Trans
I vaal Question.
The music of the evening was an
, evidence of the high grade of work
, done in this department Such
, classical music as the Sonata in +, by
Kuhlan, Wagner's Pilgrims Chorus
from Tannhauser, Beethoven's Moon
t light Sonata, and the Sonata in G, by
Kuhan, were rendered respectively
by Miss Anna HAWTHORN, Miss Linnit
Perkins, Miss Dorothy Hard, and Mis-!
Della HAWTHORN, with almost faultles!
| accuracy and spirit. Mention shoult
also be made of the two songs by thu
f Academy Quartette
Altogether it was an exhibition
. that would rank high on its merits
/ alone, but especially high when VI
e consider that those taking part hav'
n had the advantages CT the school 70
only one or two years. This success
n is due, doubtless, not alone to tn
s native quality of the pupils, but t.
f the tone of moral and intellectual
+ earnestness in the school. 1t mus
d be exceedingly gratifying to tn
teachers and friends Of the academy
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

1t would be hard to convince a man
suffering from bilious collie that his agony
is due to a microbe with an unpronounc-
able name. But one dose of DeWitts
Collie and Cholera Cure will convince him
of its power to afford instant relief. 1t
kills pain. Jenney e Warehouse.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

If you don't see what you want
you may want what you see, at our
store. -SoMMERCAMP.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Tonic for puny pocketbooks at tn
One Price Cash Store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Do you lack faith and love health? Let
us establish your faith and restore your
health with DeWitt's Sarsaparilla Jen-
nev & Warehouse.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

WANTED, 500 girls and whole
lot of boys to buy nuts and candy at
the C. o. D. store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Big line of building papers, paints,
oils and wire fencing at Haas Bros
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Lemons and oranges cheap at
Weiser Mercantile Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Prices and qualities that will so far
distance our competitors that they
can't even catch our shadows.
The One Price Cash Store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

After all the best place to trade is
the G. O. D. store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Binding and machine oils at great
ly reduced prices. HAAS Bros.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Never buy until you ask the prices
at the Cast Iron Grocery.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

The G. o. d. Store pays 12t cents
for eggs and sells for the same price.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Grand assortment of lovely para.
soils at all prices at Sommercamp's.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

wake up, Jacob, day is breaking!' so
said DeWitI's Little Early Rsers TO the
man who had taken them to arouse his
sluggish liver. Jenney e Waterbouse
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Horrible masks at Jenney & Waite
houses for the Grand Horribles.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Have you tried any of those bulk
pickles at the c. 0. d. store? They
are all right.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Great varieties of the latest styles
Wash Goods at the o. p. Cash Store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Our hats and other spring stock Of
fancy millinery is fresh, stylish and
above all competition.
CuRr. g. FRAZEy
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25
THE SIGN AL
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
One copy months 8 20
One copy mouths. | ~
One copy one year, II paid within
two months . w
If not paid within two mouths from
date of subscription = oo
Entered in the postollice at Weiser as
Second-class matter.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Screen doors 81 each at Sears g..
No flies in your house If you buy them.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Full line of John Deere cultivators
at Haas Bros. They are also agents
for the celebrated Acme Harrows.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Why pay higher prices elsewhere
when you can trade at Cast Iron Store
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

opeciai Sut oalc.
We have the following "Kast Iron"
suits for boys on hand:
suits for a years old
IA suits for 5 years old.
13 suits for 6 years old
3 suits for Z years old.
8 suits for 8 years old.
Z suits for 8 years old.
suits for 10 years old.
suits for ii years old.
We have been selling these suits at
IS and Sc. From now until July 4
we will sell them at SO all around.
Never such opportunity for bargain
in wearable boys clothes before.
Also we have 80 pairs of boys
shoes, sizes 2 to 5, always sold at
$1.75, which we will sell at 81 from
now until July 4.
M. Il. SoMMERcAMP & Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Our clerks won't solicit you "a dis
agreeable custom sometimes ehcoun-
tered) but they are ready to serve
you. -SoMMERcAMP.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

Persons who have a coughing spell
every night, on account Of a tickling sem
sat on in the throat may overcome it at
once by dose of One Minute Cough
Cure. Jenney & Warehouse.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

WANTED, 500 boys to buy fire.
crackers at the G. o. D. store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

A complete line of Fresh Grocerie
is always found at Weiser Mere. Go
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-25

An elegant line Of Shoes at the
new store. Weiser Mercantile Co.