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Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
IN DURANCE VILE.
Most Noteworthy Doings of the Guard
 fans of the Peace.

Most Noteworthy Doings of the Guard
 ians of the Peace.
 The only arrival of importance at the county jail yesterday was Jim Williams. a colored youth of 17 years, who is charged with carrying concealed weapons.
 Officer Mullin placed Anthony Hem ,ierson behind the bars of the city prison for larceny of chickens from the hen house of MT. James Banks at Avondale The chickens were recovered and along with them information that indicates Henderson's connection with other crimes of somewhat similar nature in Avon dale and Woodlawn.
 Ed. Williams was arrested early last night by. Officer Patton for the larceny of a pair of hair clippers from tine barber shop of E. M. Clarke. The clippers were recovered at Gary's pawn shop. and the pawn broker also identifies Williams as the boy who received 70 cents on the clippers ordinarily valued at R.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
Order splint Coal. sunaw ed If
APPLICATION REFUSED.
Judge Porter Decides the Case of John Hedley In Favor of His Step
 Father.

In the probate court yesterday morn ing Judge Porter finished the hearing in the case of Edward and Fannie Wig gins against John O'Hare. The plain tiffs in the case made application to have John Hedley, the 10-year-old step-son of John O'Hare, apprenticed to them, alleg- ing cruelty and neglect on the part of the defendant. Mrs. Wiggins is an aunt of the young boy, whose mother is dead and who is living with his step-father. The case at its former hearing was con- tfnued in order to allow MT. O'Harra to be present with the boy.
 After hearing the testimony of Johnny Hedley, who said his step-father was kind to him and gave him a good home and who further said he was afraid or did not desire to go to his aunts, Judge Porter refused the application for ap- premiership and returned the boy to the custody of MT. O Hara.
 Messrs. Wiggins and O'Hara both are employed at the Birmingham rolling mills. "-iiE
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
Splint Coal. Va. and Ala. Coal Go. sunSwed if.
'un&wed If.

Fast freight trains running on passen- ger schedule and arriving at destination on time seem to be fad with railroads that is proving profitable. The two last in the field are Nos. 97 and 9S, on the B. and O. s. w. and B. and O., from St. Louis to New York and vice versa. The eastbound train is scheduled at eighty hours from St. Louis to New York, sev- enty-five hours to Philadelphia and sev- enty hours to Baltimore. The westbound time is even faster, being sixty hours from New York, fifty-five from Phila- delphia and fifty from Baltimore. Ar engagements have been made by the B. and O. s. W. to load cars at St. Louis direct for the eastern cities.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03


 I might stop for a, brief visit-to the fair ground, but not in any Official zcapacity, but as an individual who was fond of fine horses, and as such did not stop, and after dinner l was driYen. Sat in a car riage with atile masyof Siiofh I knew to be a churchman and other respectable gentlemen When we arrived the racing had begun. I remained two hours, met many nice ladies and gentlemen, saw one or two races, saw no drunkenness or dls- order, never saw any gambling. One place pool selling seemed to be going on 'n a quiet way at some distance from where l was. Al the expiration of two hours drove back to town, boarded the train and proceeded on my journey. 1 have no knowledge what transpired after l left, but I saw nothing calculated to shock the moral sense no more than l have seen on nearly every fair ground ever visited, except, perhaps the pool selling, and that I had seen carried on more extensively at several places in Alabama before the passage of the. act of 1890 prohibiting it, and in Kentucky and other states.
 T have been informed that Dr. Eager, when before the legislature committee having the bill in charge, asserted that it was my visit to the races that defeated me for United States senator. l had heard before that the main cause was that was not so strong free silver man as many of the members desired the new
 
 know that going to horse race had done it. I never heard before that the mem- bers of the general assembly when se- lecting their senator took into consid- eration the question of whether any of the candidates ever went to horse race or engaged in gambling.
 "I had heard that lost some votes on account of some appointments to office which I made and refused to make. Though there may have been some criti- cisms of the, appointment of my friend Eagerman a trustee to the Gfrls indus trial school I do not think that I lost any votes by it, unless his objection to my visit to the horse race caused it. never thought the criticisms we'll found- ed because he Is too well qualified-too much interested in the maintenance of the good morals of all the people of the state, and too good a man to admit of any question as to the fitness and wis dom of his appointment. It is easy to ac- count for my defeat. I was contesting for the honor with a very popular old gentleman who received more votes than did. VIM. c. OATES.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
CITIZENS PARTY TICKET
Named by a Convention Held at
 Pratt City.
W. G. POWELL FOR MAYOR
Platform Adopted Favorng an Open Adminis-
 tration with Quarterly Reports and Wa ~ terworks for the Near Future.

Pursuant to call of the committee appointed by the mass meeting of citi- zens of Pratt City, held on the 22d ult a convention of the leading citizens of Pratt City met in the city hall Monday night and nominated a strong ticket for municipal officers, to be voted on March g. 1897 and to control the city's affairs for two years.
 The following is the ticket:
 For mayor-W. G. Powell.
 Aldermen, First ward-J. M. Donald son, J. H. Taylor.
 Aldermen Second ward-J. F. Hagan, R. J. Powell.
 Aldermen Third ward-I. A. Miles, w. B. Perkins. ii
 Aldermen Fourth ward.-W. J. Outlaw, l.. M. Lacey. ei-
 The platform, given below, was adopted without a dissenting voice and was en- Enthusiastically received: 4 PLATFORM OF THE CITIZENS PAR TY TICKET. 1. We believe in a moral government economically administered, with fairness to all and special privileges to none 2. We are in favor of closing all busi- ness on Sunday, except that which is per mitted to be open under the state laws. 8. We are opposed to the paying of
 
 an adequate amount of work in return | therefor. 4. We favor the auditing of the books of the city and a publication of its finan- cial affairs quarterly. 5. We favor giving all work for the city to our home people and home insti- tutions.
 6. We favor all possible retrenchments in order that a fund may be provided for building water works.
 '. We favor all necessary ordinances looking to the proper sanitation of the city.
 We cordially invite all citizens who endorse the measures embraced in this platform, without regard to political faith or party creed to unite with us in carrying out these, our principles.
 The convention. which was to have been held by the Grantham party Tues day night, was postponed for one week, which will make it follow a convention of what is termed the Citizens Municipal Reform party" to be held next Monday night.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
(Copy.)
Birmingham, Jan. %, 1895.

Birmingham, Jan. %, 1895. Mr. McGowan. 'ir I cannot express to you what comfort enjoy since l had you put weather strips on my room doors and windows. My husband really. stays at home after supper now to enjoy his slippers and papers, al- though his business re- quires his attention even ings. I wonder how we managed to live without them My room is like q tcast
 Gratefully your friend, Note--We have experi- enced men and can make you as happy as our lady friend is, if you will only let us. Telephone T.
 N. B.-we put ir glass.
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 1920 Second Avenue. Birmingham Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
MEET TODAY.
The United Charities and Other Organi- zations to Consult Over Plans of
 Procedure.

The mass meeting of the United Chari- ties and all of the benevolent asoscia- tions of the city will meet this afternoon at o'clock in the rooms of the Commer- cial club, in response to the call previ- ously made by the United Charities.
 It is important that there should be a full attendance. The purpose is to form ulate plans by which charity may be rightly bestowed, and that there be no conflict in the work.
 Birmingham Is winning laurels throughout the country on her charity work, and many cities and towns are adopting her plans. This latter move is worthy of emulation, and will result in much general good not only at home, but abroad
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
Splint Coal is the best.
SUES CHIEF M'DONALD.

In the circuit court the following suit has been filed:
 W. c. Hines, by next friend, J. D. Hines, vs Chief of Police T. c. Mcdonald and Officers w T. Rollo, G. W. Kirkley and J. J. Gambill, damages to the amount of 1000. It is alleged that he was inn prisoned year ago on suspicion, and that while incarcerated he was taken with pneumonia, from which he has not fully recovered. He alleges that he was subjected to the indignity of being placed in cell with negroes, and that several inches of water had accumulated upon the floor.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

Highest temperature 90; lowest, 34; aver age, AZ.
 Reports received at Birmingham. Ala. on Feb. 2. 1897
 Observations taken at all stations at a.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
DAILY BULLETIN.

D. 8. Department of Agriculture.
 Weather Bureau,
 Offlce of Station Agent. Birmingham. Ala. Feb. 2. 1897 Local observation during twenty-four hours ending at D. m.. central time:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03

YOUR WEIGHT WILL INCREASE In exact proportion to the use of Anheu- ser-Busch's Malt-Nutrine-the food drink. Nourishing and strengthening. At all druggists.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Forecast till p. m. Wednesday:
 Georgia-Fair. northwesterly winds, slightly warmer in northern portion.
 Alabama and ississippi-Generally fair and slightly warmer; light, varia- ble winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
MOTHER AND CHILD

And strength from Anheuser-Busch's food drink. IL builds the flesh and enriches the blood. All druggists sell it.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-18
Council CullingI.

Feb ~, 1S97.-As | have not
seen anything from our little valley
this winter | will drop you few
lines.
The snow is about gone, no sleigh
ing at present and the roads are so
muddy one can't travel with wagon
NThe Salvation Army struck our
little valley last night in full blast.
There are three women and two men.
They are known as the Phelps troupe.
They had quite lot of trouble last
night The boys had got the school
house for dance, but the Phelps
people wanted to preach. Finally
they agreed to leave it to vote of
the house and the Phelps people won
NEveryone here is busy building a
railroad from Weiser to Seven Devils
and if it don't snow soon they will
have it finished by spring
v Married, on the 10th, Miss Ida
Mosier and Mr.. David Duree The
young couple will start to Middle
valley on their wedding tour tomor-
row.
Our young people hold their liter
cary every Thursday night and have
lots of fun.
Our old friend Bob White has been
very low with lagrippe for the last
two weeks; also Ed Lockwood and
William Clark.
Our merchants seem to be doing u
good business | think they buy q
bushel of eggs each every day.
Our blacksmith, William Clark,
started to his ranch on Big Salmon
river Monday morning and will not
be back for II couple of weeks.
Our people up here are all afraid
our representatives will fail to get an
appropriation to build the Salmon
river wagon road and it would he
more help 10 us than anything they
could do, rs for q railroad we have
given that up; we never hear any
talk OF n railroad only when the snow
is five or six feet deep
james Coaplin sold half interest
in his placer mine to Mr.. Baker in
Indian valley for $500.
j. W. McCully was at the hotel
last night and he says he will com
mence tunnel on his mine soon.
The tunnel will be $50 feet long.
Rumor says there will be another
wedding in the valley soon
A SUBS CRIBER
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-18
Summons in Mortgage Foreclosure.

In the district court Of the third judicial district
OF the state OF Idaho, in and for the county OF
Washington.
The Bank of Weiser, a corporation, plaintiff,
Charles H. Barnes and Eliza Barnes defendants.
Action brought in the district conrt of the third
judicial district, of the State of Idaho in and
for the county Of Washington, and the COM
plant filed in said county OF Washington, in
the Office OF the clerk OF said district court
To Charles II. Barnes and Eliza Barnes:
You are hereby required toappear in an action
brought. against You by the above named plain
ti in the district court OF the third judicial dis
rict OF the state OF Idaho, in and Tor the county
OF Washington md to answer the complaint filed
therein within ten days (exclusive Of the day OF
service) after the service on you OF this summons
Il served within this county; or il served out OF
this county'bnt within this district. then within
twenty days. otherwise. within forty days, OF
Judgment by default will be taken against YOU
according to the prayer OF said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain II decree OF
this court Tor the foreclosure OF "a certain mort
gage described in the said complaint aud exc
cuted by the said Charles H. Barnes and Eliza
secure the payment OF two certain promissory
notes made by defendants to one lsidore Fuchs
dated the Goth day OF September, 1891, one for
10000, due October lst 1896 one for $4,000 due
October lst 1897 both bearing interest Mt the m tie
OF eight per centum per annum, said notes and
mortgage being for n valuable consideration as
signed to this plnintiit, and which by reason OF
non-payment of principal or interest have be-
come due and payable; that the premises con-
'cytu Dy S;iiu mortgage may be sold and the pro-
ceeds applied to the payment OF said notes. prin-
cipal and interest. moneys expended by plaitin
attorneys fees and costs OF suit. For further
particulars reference is here made to the com
plaint on file herein. certified copy of which is
served herewith and made part hereof; and in
case such proceeds are not sufficient to pay the
same, then to obtain an execution against said
Charles ii. Barnes and Eliza Barnes for the bal
nnce remaining due, and also that the said de-
iendant and all persons claiming by through or
under them may be barred and foreclosed of all
nf r.In ttot l
interest in and to said mortgnged premises and
Tor other and further relief as will more fully an
pear by reference to the complaint on file herein
And you are hereby notified that IL YOU fail to
appear and answer the said complaint. us above
required the said plaintiff will apply to the court
for the relief demanded in the said complaint
Given under my hand and the seal OF the dis
trict court OF the third judicial district of the
state OF Idaho in and for the said county of
Washington. this fourth day of January.
TSEALl IN the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety-seven.
J. +. SMITH. Clerk.
JoHS W. AYERS, Attorney for Plaintiff s
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-18
Alias Summons.


In the district court OF the third judicial district
OF the state OF Idaho In and for the county OF
Washington
J. c. Rogers, plaintiff
The Lime Peak Mining and Milling Company, n
corporation, defendant.
The State OF Idaho sends greeting To the Lime
Peak Mining and Milling Company, n corpora
ton, defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to APP
pear in an action brought against you by the
above named plaintiff in the district court OF the
third judicial district Of the state Of Idaho, in
and for the county of Washington. and to answer
the complaint OF the above named plaintiff, filed
herein, within ten days exclusive Of the day OF
seryice) after the service on you OF this sum
mons, II served within this county; OF. II served
out OF this county, but within this judicial dis
trict within twenty days; or II served elsewhere,
within forty days.
The said action is brought to recover from de
PENDANT the sum OF twenty-sx hundred and
seventy-two and forty-four one-hundredth dol
lars Css672.4 40 and plaintiffs costs and disburse-
ments in this action.
the following accounts, to wit: That between the
first day OF December, 1895. and first day OF No
vember 1896, plaintiff at the instance and reques.
OF defendant and for its use and benefit. did and
performed services, furnished meterials mer-
chandse, lumber, labor, ETC., as follows: Labor.
Sil5I4S, board for laborers S2i90,00, work by
teams 100000 lumber SllS7.57. coal 1925, mer-
chandse s7l7l7. freight Sl325.12. blacksmithing
S2350. shakes $4,000, feed of teams 1855, horse
hire $500 labor by self $500. rendered services
MS superintendent OF the defendants mines and
works for period OF seven months ut 10000 per
month $4,000 amounting in all to the sum Of
S2S2. "A, no part OF which has been paid except
the sum of 100000, the particulars more fully
appearing in plaintiffs said complaint, n certi-
fed copy OF which is attached hereto served
herewith made part hereof and here referred TO.
And you are further notified that II you fail TO
appear and answer said complaint AS above re-
CURED the said plaintiff viii take Judgment
against you by default prayed in said cour-
plant, to wit, for the sum OF S267244, and costs
OF this action.
Witness my hand and the seal OF said court ut
Weiser the seat OF said county this list day OF
rsr.,1 February, 1897. !. +. SMITH.
ti Clerk OF said Court
FRANK HARRIS, Attornevs foy p,r
j. j. ROGERS, A''orheys iot RIM
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-18
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DEPLORABLE OOuNTRYI

MIR. Jewett has letter from 4
friend in Montana, in which the lat
ter states.
called to see Mr. Fosselman when h,
WAS mere, and went around town tryinn
10 md customer for him but money is
so scarce you cannot talk 10 people on The
proposition. They think it good in.
vestment and would like to get Il piece of
,ano ana all that. but they are afraid to
lay out what little money they possess.
Times are SO uncertain. They do no,
know whether or not they are going to
hold their present situation a day. wee,
or month. You see they are in lack of
confidence in their Jobs Business is
well, was going to say dull. bur il looks
TO me as though there is none. else The
people have no time to transact any ms
they are so overwhelmed with conf.
dence' that they are watching every road
leading into the city, each one eager for n
iirst glimpse OF prosperity, whom they
expect TO arrive perched upon the gold
standard accompanied by Mckinley
wearing cooked hat with n .'proteclioni'
feather in it. But, alasi they will never
see INN prosperity until the Silver
hnlght appears armed with a silver bat
Bleak, Keen as two-edged sword. with
which he will strike the gold shncl,l.s
from the limbs Of 10000. 600 of poor dc.
graded, groveling, cowardly slaves who
call themselves free American citizens
and yet are afraid to enact II law TO cnv.
ern their financial policy without asking
the Consent of England
The gentleman then discourses Mt
length upon political topics and adds;
! am now having the struggle of my
nIe--i struggle foy nm existence. | walk
the streets from morn ill darkness II,
search OF honest labor. haunt The mines
ana smelling furnaces. at shift change
Begging aud PRAYING for chance To earn
Bread for myself and wife. No. no. no -
is the answer that grcets my ears in re-.
Spouse TO my petition for the opportunity
~ Go the most mental labor. Canadians
Dagoes. Sweedes, Danes, Norwcrians
irish, Dutch and Austrians. in fact any
alien, is preferable to these foreign corpo-
ratlons. They cannot speak our lang
uage but they can starve native born
American to death.
This speaks volumes on the pres.
mt frightfui and unnecessary con.
'Itions OF tho social fabric of the
'ountry, and explains the disease
bat Is retarding the development of
he West.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-18

Senator Donnelly has introduced

Senator Donnelly has introduced o
joint resolution providing for the
submission to the people OF a consti-
tutional amendment which shall put
in force maximum and minimum
salary for county officers, and do
away with the present fee system.
Apparently that is the sensible thing
to do. The fee system holds no
promise Of everything to satisfaction
to all hands. 1t has constantly
caused disaffection and complaint and
probably always will 1t cannot be
adjusted to one county without doing
an injury to another county. A
proper salary arrangement can be
made to fit all counties cquitably.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-18
Legislative Apportonmen, Bill.

Sthtesman
The first apportionment bill of the
session made its appearance in the
senate Yesterday, being introduced by
Senator Harris of Washington county.
1t provides for great reduction
from the present membership.
Senator Harris in his bill retains
the present plan of giving each
county one senator, making his re-
auctions in the membership of the
othes. He provides for 20 represen.
tatlves, 81 less than in the present
legislature With one senator for
each county, the total membership
contemplated is 40
The representatives provided for
are as follows:
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-18
POOR DEvILs!

The Democrats who would "liked
to have seen Dubois returned" but
who had "bond OF honor" to up
hold, when they reflect how they up
held it, may realize what mess they
have made. They are denounced
both by their allies and their oppon
eDts. There is much truth in the
following from the Ceur d Alene
Sun:
The democrats who forced Heitfeld on
the populists were:
John J. Allen of Lpmhi
Thomas A. Davis OF Oneida.
John @. Elder of I.atah.
r. II. johnson of Ada.
j. M. Pierce of Cassia.
James l.. McMurrin OF Oneida.
e. NJ Pugmire OF Bear Lake.
Joseph G. Rich OF Bear Lake.
j. G. Rice of Canyon
N J Seat of Lauah.
John X Thomas of Oneida.
Christian Valentine of Bear Lake.
Albert II. Afford of Nez Perce.
If there is any bad political luck to the
number IL this bakers dozen" OF dem
ocrats should find a prescription in the
minds OF the voters of Idaho. They have
done great wrong to the silver miners of
the state md TO the white metal advocates
throughout the Union in not giving their
support to Cagett, the real populisL nom
inee and candidate for the senate. The
democrats did not carry out their agree
ment made in the convention. They be-
came traitors TO their own compact and
they must be held up as such by all hon
est populisls through the state. They
deserve the excavations of every friend OF
silver. They desired to humilmie the
popnlists by forcing an inferior and I'M
known man upon them. and they have
partially succeeded IL is to be hoped
iicIlfeld will deceive them, but it. is ex-
pecting too much of man unlearned to
go among the brightest men in the nation
and hold his own either in debate or nc
lion. The populists did what they could
To elect Clagett. who would have con-
the respect and won the admira-
tion OF The people of The country. Idaho
has no cause to rejoice over the election
Of United States senator
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-18
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