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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
Ii HUNG CHANG MADE A MISTAKE.
DocISed u Years SALARY for nm In
suit to the Emperor.

Washington. d. c., Nov. 2l.- Since the an
nouncement by cable that an imperial edict
had been issued mucting Ii Hung Chang In
years salary for presuming to enter the
precincts OF the ruined summer palace while
visiting the empress dowager. there have been
numerous inquiries OF members OF the Chinese
legation from attaches OF other legations, So
ciety people and others interested. concerning
the exact nature Of the ofrense OF the Chinese
minister for foreign affairs, and especially con-
cerning the history of the ruined summer
palace and the reasons for the sanctty with
which II appears to be hedged about.
The members OF the Chinese legation, how
ever firm believers in the proverb that
"silence is golden" and difficult as II In at
most times to induce them to talk on public
or private matters 1t has been doubly difficult
| to persuade them to solve the riddle OF the ru-
lned palace.
| The key to the mystery. however. Is nov
given for the first time. The ruined palace.
| at least 80 far 1t relates to Ii Hung Chang
offense, Is merely pleasurable fiction. The
| facts are that there two factions at ths
Chinese court one headed by some OF the clos,
| advisers of the emperor. and with whom h,
| himself is in harmony, and the other headed
| by the empress dowager AZ result OF thi
| factional fight, exceedingly strained relations
| exist between the latter and the emperor. L
| Hung Chang Is in sympathy with the empress
| dowager faction, and upon his return to Pekii
| he is understood to have paid his respects 4
| the ex-empress before making obeisance to tn
emperor. This was not only a breach OF oric
ial etiquette that none but Ii Hung Cham
| would have dared to perpertrate, but was ais
| regarded as an Indication OF his intention o
| to bring the influence of the emperor's adopte
| mother to bear upon the Imperial policy so IA
as Ii Hung Chang might desire to mold II
Hence the wrath Of the emperor and the cor
demnaton OF Ii Hung Chang In the self-sam
proclamation that named him as minister fc
| foreign affairs.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
Prediction That Wnr VIII BE Made
ON the Steel Trust.

Cleveland, Nov. 22.-The news from Chit
cago of the collapse of the wire nail
trust was not surprising to some Of the
manfacurers in this city. Ten days ago
1t was predicted the trust would cut the
price from $3.50 to s1.75 a keg to meet the
competition of outside manufacturers
who could not be bought up by the pool
A representative cf the Ohio Wire
Works Company, one of the Cleveland
concerns which has been controlled by
the trust, said today that his company
received notice month ago that the
payment of subsidies would stop on the
| oath Of this month. In consequence the
company has arranged to start "a ma
chimes manufacturing nails on the 25th OF
| this month. This manufactures declares
| the buying of competitors had become too
expensive and the trust was forced to
| quit 1t is now predicted the nall manu-
| facturers who have been released from
the trust agreement will combine to make
war upon the steel pool which has been
charging discriminating prices for billets
| to wire manufacturers who are outside OF
| the influence of the pool.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
CONFESSED TO KILLING HIS FRIEND.
Charles Elliott Tells of the Murder
of Guy Hutnonpillar.

Omaha, Nov. 22-Charies B. Elliott,
now In the Douglas county jail. has con-
fessed to the murder of Guy Hutsonpil-
lar his friend. in the Windsor hotel here
last Tuesday.
His confession covers 20 typewritten
pages. He says Hutsonpillar was about
to leave for Montana. and continues
II owed him SIS and wanted him to sign
a receipt for 1t, and he would not. l told
him 1 would not pay unless he did. He
called me fool, and said he would take
1t out of my hide"
Elliott then picked up a coupling pin
and struck his friend and becoming
alarmed at his hard breathing, went 10
a drug store and bought is cents worth
| of chloroform, saturated towel with It
and put 1t over Hutsonpillar's face. Ell
| liott then left the hotel and took the
4;45 Northwestern train east, and was ar
rested at Cedar Rapids. He did not know
at that time that Hustonpillar was dead.
| He adds:
"I only took S21.30 Of Hutsonplllar 8
money. The rest of the money found on
me. about s65, was sent to me by my un-
| Gle at Akron. Ohio"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
HAMILTON ALMOST DESTROYED.
Town In Slsagit County Suffered Ter
ribIy From fie Floods.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 22.-Probably the
town in Skagit county to suffer most by
the flood of the Skagit river was Haml-
ton. The town is a complete wreck. The
big brick store building of Baker &c
Fountaine is a heap of ruins and the
grounds are buried under the fallen
walls. Everything is in a horrible condi-
ton. The streets are washed out, the
sidewalks gone and the town is filled with
tree stumps and rubbish. Everyone is
discouraged and heart-broken and the
scene beggars description.
No lives were lost, although there were
several close calls. The water in the
lower part of town was up to second
stories and some were prisoners up
stairs on Saturday noon when they were
| taken off in boats. The track of the
| Seattle & Northern railroad between
| Wooley and Hamilton has been almost
completely destroyed and 1t will probably
| be two weeks before the road is in good
working condition again. The loss tC
up-river ranches will be heavy, as con
/ siderable stock was lost
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
BRIDGE GAVE WAY UNDER THEM.
Young People md Their Wagon
Precipftatcd Into n GuIch.

birmingham. Ala. Nov. PA party of a
dozen young people who left Ensley City early
last night In a wagon for hay ride had their
merriment transferred into death and disas-
ter before they had proceeded mile on thu :
journey.
Ten days ago new bridge was completed
across Village creek Ensley City. While
crossing the stream, the structure gave way
precipitating the wagon and Its load of human
freight Is feet below into the water Not
person in the vehicle escaped unin5ured- VIII
liam Shannon, aged 20 was hurt about the
mead which caused conclusion Of the brain
from which he died. Maggie Hartlgan was
severely injured about the head and her back
was sprained. It is feared she will die. Char
lev Barnes had his scalp cut open for two
| inches and received internal injuries which may
result seriously.
The others injured are: L. c. shannon, head
| badly cut: C. j. Campbell, bruised about the
| face and body; Ed Blackburn, arm broken:
| sam Brown, head cut; Miss Lulu Williams.
| bruised Miss Anna Williams face badly cut;
Miss Nellie Blackburn. bruised; Eph Bowie.
driver, coIored back spraIned.
| The strIngers OF the bridge were too short
and by constant jarrins they gradually worked
on the sills.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
CLAIM TO BE NEWSPAPER MEN.
Two WORTHLESS Mt PendletOn Mixed
UP in y BIackmaiIing Amair.

Pendleton. Or, Nov. 2O.-H. ]. Brown.
representing himself as having been en-
ployed on The Spokesman Review UP to
the election in November as writer, was
brought into Justice Parke's court as a
witness In the Gould-Watson extortion
case. Brown was ordered held as a wit
ness to appear before the grand jury at
the next term of the circuit court. Bonds
were required by the state that he would
appear. Brown was unable to give bonds
and pleaded with the court not to send
him to jail. He said he was well known
all over the state of Washington. and
principally in Spokane, and referred the
officers to Patrick Henry Winston, attor-
ney general-elect, and Chairman Jones of
the democratic state central committee,
who he said, would vouch for his char
acter and standing in Spokane and Wash
| ington.
Browns testimony was highly sensa-
| tional. He said he came from Spokane,
and met on the train Gould and the man
Lot, who, Gould claims. threatened to
extort money from Mrs Watson. Brown
came here with them and heard Lot plan
to get the money. He denounced 1t as
contemplate. Lot asserted he heard a
man say he once came to Pendleton and
was spoken to by Mrs. Watson. who mis-
took him for another person; that she
took him to her house during the absence
of her husband.
Gould secured able counsel, but was
bound over in the sum of $780, and in de-
fault of bail the San Francisco newspaper
man went to jail to await the action of
the grand Jury.
mo person known as II. ]. Brown has
been employed a writer for The
Spokesman Review. Careful inquiry Calls
to disclose the Identity of Gould, or the
fact that he has been connected with this
paper.-I1d.]
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
THE CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH
Five Perished at Home While Pa
rents Were mt Dance.

Hamilton. Mo-, Nov 22.-Five children OF Mr.
and Mrs. Snyder Neal living fve miles north
Of here, were burned while .he parents were
attending a dance. They had eight children
the Oldest about Is years OF age. the youngest
about 10 months. About II o'clock the gath
ering broke up. Soon after starting home the
Meals discovered the Neal residence on fire.
When they reached the burned building the
father saw his u-year-old girl lying, burning.
IN the front door. clasping her 3-year-old brother
In her arms. The flames prevented the rescue.
The children then dead. The father fell
In a swoon and has been a raving maniac ever
since.
Nora, years Of age. is the only survivor.
She says the children at home, Callie, 13; Hat
tie, H. Willie, 7; Clarence s; Julia. 3. and her
self retired at the usual hour In upstairs
chamber The next she knew the fire com
Ing through the floor and the building was
enveloped In flames. She says all six were
aroused. She rushed to second story win.
| dow and jumped to the ground. calling to this
others TO follow as the fire had cut of escape
| by the stairway.
| It is thought the fire was caused by in
| cendiary.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
POLISH CATHOLICS MIXED UP.
Battle with Clubs and Missiles at
Bny City Church.

Detroit. Mich, Nov. PA special to
the Tribune from Bay City, Mich, says;
The two factions which have been di-
viding the st. Stanlslaus Polish Catho-
lie congregation for the past six months
camo together today In a battle. In which
clubs and missiles were used and nearly
a score injured. The church was crowd
ed when the trouble began. Father Co
ganecki, the successor of Father Mat
howslx. the former priest whose actions
had divided the church and led to hos
tlltes originally, scored the anti-Mat-
kowski faction for purchasing "A cemetery
of their own, saying they would be cut
off from all the offices of the church.
After the services. when Father Gogan-
ecki started for his mousse, he was forced
| back into the church by the crowd. A
squad of police tried to rush the priest
from the church to the parsonage. A
battle ensued and many heads were
| broken by the officers clubs. The prizes
was pushed back and finally toward noon
| was escorted away from the premises
| This evening the crowd dispersed.
Manitoba school Matters.
| Montreal Nov. 22.-The terms of settle
ment of the Manitoba school question
as agreed upon by the dominion and thu
Manitoba governments are far from Civ
Ing satisfaction to the Catholics o
| Quebec. Archbishop Langevin of Mani
| toba has sounded the keynote of dlscor
i'm an interview published here and tn
| French papers of this province hav
| taken II up.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
BRYAN ON HIS WAY TO DENVER.
Says He VIII Soon Begin Preparing
His Lectures.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. 22-Hon. Will
liam ]. Bryan passed through this city
this morning on his way home to Lin
coin from his hunting trip In the Ozarks.
The remainder of the party had separ-
ated from the Nebraskan at Springfield.
going to st. Louis, and Mr.. Bryan arriv-
ed here alone al 7:.0 a. m.
He was met at the depot by several
local politicians, and repaired to the
Coates house for breakfast. There 9TH
e~s called upon him and greeted him.
Mr.. Bryan looked we'll and expressed the
opinion that the trip had done him q
world of good.
He left over the Burlington for Nebras-
ka at 10:40 He said he would leave Lin
coin for Denver tomorrow. and would
remain in the latter city but one day.
He will then return direct home and
spend the time between now and January
1 In preparing his lectures. the initial one
| o. which will be given in the south soon
after the opening of the new year.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
wEYLER SEES VICTORY IN SIGHT,
Tells lei Liberals Correspondent to
WHIT TIL Christmas.

Havana, Nov. 22.-The first definite
pronouncement from Captain General
Weyler since he has taken the field in
person was secured by the correspondent
of Ell Liberal of Madrid, in an interview
with the captain general at Jaca, nsar
San Cristobal, yesterday.
General Weyler asserted that he was
highly pleased with the results OF his
campaign In Pinar del Rio so far. he
announced that he expected TO remain
to conduct operations in Pinar del Rio
province for Is or 20 days longer, adding:
wait until Christmas. BY that date
we shall have dealt a mortal blow to the
revolution"
When asked about the whereabouts OF
Antonio Maceo, Weyler replied he was
southwest Of the railway line, and that
he always avoided an engagement with
| the Spanish troops even when he occu-
| pied an advantageous position.
| In closing the interview, Weyler praised
| the department Of the troops In his com
mand. He also expressed delight WITH
| the success of Spain's Internal loan.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN.
Annual Executive Meeting to BE
Held Mt Boston.

Boston, Nov. 22.-The annual executive
meeting Of the National Council Of Wo-
men will be held in Boston December "a
The meetings have occurred triennialiy
in Washington. and at these triennials
each national society composing the coun-
ell finds opportunity to present Its WORK
before representatives of all other So
cleties The executive board Is composed
of the president and one representative
from each office In the council. The COM
ing session, while primarily the annual
business meeting, will include three pub
| lie ones, and at these prominent women
| from all over will be present.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
PRINCE JOSEPH ASKS A DIVORCE
| Wife Was Formerly Miss CInra
Ward OF Detroit.

Paris, Nov. 22.-Action for divorce has
been commenced by Prince Joseph OF
Caraman- -Chimay. Belgian nobleman,
against his wife. the Princess OF Cara
man. Chimay. who was formerly Miss
Clara Ward of Detroit. very beautiful
woman who inherited large fortune
from her father and who was great
favorite in Partisan society. The suit
for divorce has brought out story OF
the abduction Of the princess by Hun
garian gypsy violinist. 1t Is reported
the princess was eccentric to the degree
of being mentally unbalanced and thai
she often visited Paris.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
MICHAEL COLLINS FOUND DEAD.
Accidentally Killed in an Unknown
Manner.

Lewiston, Idaho, Nov. 21.-Michael Col
Inns, who for some time has been engaged
on the Truax fruit farm, was accidentally
killed last Friday. He was missed after
an absence of a night, and search re-
suited in finding him dead on the prairie
with his coat arranged for pillow. mere
was a wound on his temple and there was
evidence of the loss of a great deal of
blood. The belief is that his saddle horse
fell with him and caused the injury.
whether the loss OF blood was the direct
cause of death. or whether he chilled dur
ing the night, is not known. He was
brought to this city for burial, and :he
funeral took, place today.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
IS NOT DR.. FRANCIS HERMANs
Rev. G.. w. Rfcbmond Draws the Line
MT That Accusation.

Topeka Kas Nov. 22.-Rev. O. w. Rich
mond who is in the Shawnee county jan await
ino trial on the charge OF sending obscene let
ters 10 his wife. Is Indignant about story
printed in Kansas papers, which place him
under suspicion OF being Rev. Dr. Francis Her
mans. wanted in Salt Lake City for the murder
of Miss Henrietta Clausen. Richmond tonight
declared that the story is absolutely false and
that he was occupying a pulpit at Louisville
Kas.. at the time the murder is said to have
occurred.
He demands vlndication and has asked sher
IN Kipler TO write out complete description
OF himself and furnish II to the Utah authori
ties.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
AN ATTEMPT TO BURN A HOTEL
Travellers Home in Cripple Creek
Fired In Three Places.

Cripple Creek. Col, Nov A.-An attempt
was made early today to burn the TrdT-
elers' home, a hotel in old town. That
the fire was OF incendiary origin was
proven by the fact that oil had been
scattered about in at least three dinerent
parts OF the building. The hotel was
not badly damaged, as the flames were
otickly discovered
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26
THE DIETRICH SYNDICATE DEAL
uns Possession of an Ohio Natural
Gns Plant.

Lima, Ohio. Nov. 22.-The Dietrich syn
dicate, of which e. c. Benedict, Cleve-
lands close friend, is president, has just
closed a deal by which 1t acquires pos
session of all the property of the Ohio
&. Indiana Natural Gas Company. The
purchase includes the plant at Lima,
Dayton. Piqua, Sidney and Wapoconeta,
ohio, and in many towns in Canada, ami
several millions of dollars are Involved.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26

London. Nov. 22.-The Chronicles Rome cor
respondent says: News has been received from
Constantlnople that 30 Armenians were con-
demned to hang on Friday and that great agi-
tation prevails.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26

Schooner Red Wing Sank mt Sea.
Pensacola. Fla. Nov 22--The schooner Red
Wing OF Philadelphia was lost 60 miles south
OF Pensacola last night While route to
Pascagoula she sprang leak and sank In an
hour. Captain Carl. the crew and one pas
senger arrived here this evening.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-26

A rich discovery of gold has been made near
Grahamstown. Cape Colony.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Government Land Surveys.

There will be considerable surveying
Of government lands this summer.
Surveyor General Blewett states that
an appropriation Of $1,000 has been
secured, of which $4,000 will be ex-
pended in surveys west of the Mis-
souri,, the remainder in the northern
part of the state. The Northern Pa
cifc will also have some of it's lands
west of the Missouri surveyed, the
work to be done under the direction of
the surveyor general, but paid for by
the company. This is in justice to a
good many settlers who have been oc-
cupying railroad lands for a number
Of years which has not been surveyed.
The prospect for a busy seasons work
in the surveyor generals office is,
therefore good.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

Latest Quotations From Grain ana
live Stock Centcrs

Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live took Centcrs.
Chicago, March 25.-Wheat-March
GO 1-2c; May, &c; June, 6S 1-2c; July.
g. 5-sc bid. Corn-March, 26 3-8c; Nav.
20 CSC; July, % 1-2c; September,
81 1-2c. Oats-March. 10 1-Sc; May.
193-Sc; June, 10 7-Sc; September,
20 1-Sc. Pork-March. $3.50; May.
1902 10; July, 1922 IL: Lard
March, $5.12 -; May, $5.25; July,
$40. Ribs-March, $4.7O; Nav.
$4.s2 -; July, 1892 1-2a4.95.
Chicago, March 25.-Hogs Market
SC higher; light. Sc. 9Oa4.15; mixed,
Sc. 9Oa4. O5; heavy. S3.S0a4.O5; rough,
So. S5aa.9O.' Cattle--Market 1Oc high
er; beeves. So. 5Oa3. 60; cows and heif-
ers, S1.5Oa3.SO: Texas steers. $:3a4;;
stockers and feeders, S2.75a3.S5.
Minneapolis, March 25. = Wheat -
March closed at 81 3-4c; May opened
ut IS Use and closed at 81 3-4c; July
opened at GO Lie and closed at 50 lac.
On track-No. 1 hard, SO 3-4c; No. 1
Northern, q 3-4c; No. 2 Northern. SIC.
Milwaukee, March 25.-Flour is dull
and unchanged. Wheat strong and
higher; No. spring, Gle; No. l North
ern, G3c; May, 62c. Corn steady; No.
3. % 1-2c. Oats steady; No. ? white,
10 lie; No. 3 do, 19a19 lac. Barley
dull and nominal; No. 1, Bic; sample,
2Ga32 1-2c. Rye steady; No. 1. 2Sc.
Provisions lower.
st. Paul. March %. - Hogs quiet;
yards cleared early to the Dakota
Packing company. Cattle quiet but
steady; good demand for good cattle.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28

It is reported that Grand Sire ]. w.
Stebbins, Of the sovereign grand lodge
of Odd Fellows, has instructed the
grand lodge officials of North Dakota
to bring suit against Northern Light
lodge for embezzlement. The action
Is taken because of the failure of the
Fargo Odd Fellows to comply with
Stebbins' orders in relation to the re-
lief fund.
On the night Of Nov. 81, 1895, Will
lam Coulter's barn, containing thir-
teen head of horses and other stock
to the number Of thirty-three head,
hay and grain, valued at $1,000, Was
totally consumed by fire, with no in
surance. Mr.. Coulter was suspicious
of his hired man, with whom he had
trouble, and on March 16 the young
man confessed the crime to the sheriff
Of Walsh county. William Tubbs, who
confessed, is twenty-five years Of age
He was born in Southern Wisconsin,
where his parents are engaged in gar.
dening.
The first meeting of the Sargent
County Farmers institute was held
at Forman. The sessions were large
ly attended and great interest was
manifested in the work. Prof. Hime-
bauch, of the Fargo agricultural col
lege, was present and addressed the
meeting. The organization is similar
to those in Minnesota, the work being
along the same lines. The next meet
ing will be held here June IL and II,
and an elaborate programme will be
arranged. Several well known speak
ers will be in attendance, and a very
interesting session is anticipated.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Mckinley Boom.

New York, March %. = The presi-
dental boom in New York city Of
William Mckinley. Jr.. of Ohio was
launched at Cooper Union last night.
The hall was we'll filled, n]otwithstand-
ing the snow storm which had been in
progress all afternoon. Over the cen
ter of the stage was a life-size pic
ture Of ex-Gov. Mckinley framed with
tin plates. Underneath the picture
was a silk banner with the words in
gold letters: 1.-The Anti Machine Re
publican Organization of. the City and
County of New York" On the right of
the platform was another banner:
''The Republican Party Stands for an
Honest Dollar and the Way to Earn
It," and on the left was a banner
with the inscriptions: civilian Nc
Kinley, Prosperity's Advance Agent"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-03-28
Fire in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. March %. Chestnut
street. west of Fifteenth. was visited
by a most destructive fire to-day. The
fire broke out in the siX-story building
of the Thackera Manufacturing COM
pany, manufacturers of and dealers in
fancy gas fixtures and candelabra. at
1526-2G Chestnut street. The firm nj
ployes about 200 hands. who were at
work at the time. The fire originated
in the front cellar and was O dis
covered until it had eaten it's way
through the first floor. An alarm
was sounded. but before the engines
arrived the entire front part Of the
building was on fire. Meanwhile a
majority of the workmen made their
escape. About a dozen or more, how.
ever. We're hemmed in and had to be
taken from the windows by the fire.
men. The total loss is about $780,
600.