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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
EMMETT GIBSON DISCHARGED.
Prominent BusiDess-Men Certify to
His Good Character.

NEW YORK. October 12.-Emmet &.
Gibson. the promoter, vice-president OF
the Akron-Street Railway and Illumi-
mating Company, and said to be asso-
ciated in business with General Samuel
Thomas and j. p. Clews. of New York,
who was arrested on the 7th instant on
a charge of attempting to pass a worth
less check for $50, was discharged to-
day. The complainant r. b. Stimson.
auditor Of the Hotel Netherlands and the
Imperial Hotel, said to Magistrate
Hedges that he did not believe Mr. Glib
son had any intention OF defrauding him.
Gibson lived at the Imperial. He offered
in payment Of his account there a check
on which payment was refused. and his
arrest followed. In court to-day Gibson
showed letters from prominent business
men of this city. certifying to his good
character.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
CHATTANOOGA DEMOCRATIC.
Overwhelming Republican Defeat
Disaffection Among the Negroes.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. october H.
The municipal election to-day resulted IN
the overwhelming defeat of the Republi-
cans. Colonel Ed. Watkins Oemocrao
was elected by s95 majority. Colonel
Watkins is a leading lawyer and pro-
moter.
The Democrats elected six OF the eight
Aldermen.
This city is normally Republican by
from 400 to 800, and the overy helming re-
yersal of conditions is due to apathy on
the part of the Republican voters and
disaffection among the negroes. There
was a light vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
TRIAL OF BRIGANDS.
Murder of Political Opponents-Hor'
rifying Evidence of Torture.

LONDON, October l3.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Vienna says: ''The trial
of 200 brigands and receivers of stolen
property is proceeding at Aschaischak, IN
Servia The evidence has revealed sys-
tematlc plundering and numbering or
members of the Liberal party at the In
stigation of Radicals
Deputy Tajsitch, a well-known Radical
member OF the Assembly, was arraigned
as an accomplice of the brigands. but the
Radical Minister of Justice procured his
release, and it is said that the same IN
fuence will secure the acquittal of the
others.
1.-The trial has developed horrifying evil
dence of the torturing Of victims with
red-hot irons before robbing them"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
sENORITA COsIO Y CIsNERos.
She VIII Make Her Bow Before the
Public To-Day.

NEW YORK. October 12.-It was said
at the Cuban Junta here to-day that Sc
norita Evangelna Cosio, the pretty Gu
ban girl who recently escaped from prison
in Habana. will make her bow before the
New York public some time tomorrow.
1.-THE Senorita is in the hands of her
friends" said an official of the Cuban
delegation land if all goes well she will
hold a reception i'm this city tomorrow.
The time and place have not as yet been
selected"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
GENERAL LEE IN WASHINGTON.
He In Uncertain When He VIII Re-
turn to Habnnn.

WASHINGTON, October 12-United
States Consul-General Lee has returned
to Washington, and called to-day at the
State Department. He spent half an
hour in conference with Assistant-Secre-
taries Day and Cridler. and will call upon
the President before leaving the city. He
was not certain when he would go to
Habana.
MAY MEET PRESIDENT TO-DAY.
WASHINGTON. d. c., October L.
Especial. .)-General Fitzhugh Lee. Consul
General to Cuba. was up to breakfast
earlier than usual this morning, for a
few minutes after o'clock he called
at the State Department. where he was
promptly ushered into Assistant-Secretary
Days office. Soon afterward Secretary
Sherman came to the department and
invited General Lee and Judge Day into
his office. The three had n long confer
ence, discussing I'm detail the Cuban
situation.
General Lee will be at the State De-
partment again tomorrow morning. He
has no appointment yet to meet the
President, but he will probably be re-
quested to call at the White House to-
morrow.
He expects to leave for Richmond on
Thursday. Up to the present writing
he has not learned how long his leave
of absence from Cuba will continue. He
hopes to remain in this country until
November 1st
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
MCCULLOUGH VS.. VIRGINIA.
Case in Supreme Court Reassfgned
for Hearing January I'd.

WASHINGTON, october 1.-THE Su-
orsroa Court to-day reassgned the case
Of McCullough VS.. the State OF virginia
dying the date for hearing on the hrst
Monday in January, after other cases SET
for that day are disposed or.
The case deals with the vahaity OF me
coupon contracts of the State In the o0no
Issues of 1871 and 1873.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
COLONEL wARING DECLINES.
He Prefers to Remain mt Head of
street-CIeaning Department..

NEW YORK, October 12.-Colo7el
George e. Waring, Street-Cleaning Com
missioner, has declined the nomination
OF the Jefferson Henry George Democra-
cy for Comptroller. He says: Il thank
the party for the honor done me, but L
cannot accept the nomination for the
Office OF Comptroller. l am very sorry l
was not consulted about 1t before your
action was taken. l should have told
you that | would not give up. for the
sake of becoming Comptroller OF Greater
New York, the hope of continuing to
direct the operations of the Department
of Street-Cleaning until the plans now in
hand for its Improvement shall have been
carried to completion"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
woopFoRD RECEIVED BY QUEEN.
Mckinley, IL Is Said, VIII Try ia
Make Cubans Accept Autonomy.

MADRID. october 12-United States
Minister woodford was received In asdi-
ence by the Queen Regent this after
noon. The reception was OF the most
cordial character.
A private cable message from Washing-
ton declares that President McKin-
lev will eudeayor to induce the insur-
gents to accept autonomy. and II they re-
fuse ne will do his utmost TO put an end
TO agitation and to prevent fllibustertng,
as he believes, now thst Captain-Generat
Weyler is recalled, that Congress VIII
support this policy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13

murrer In the case of the Commonwealth
against Thomas r.. Moorman. charged
with forgery. and the case was dismissed
Mr.. Norman. while president OF ,ne
County School Board. was charged WIN
forging county warrants.
The grand jury OF the Corporation
Court has brought in an additional Dill
of Indictment In the Traders Bank cases,
charging B. f.. Hughes. the late vice.
president. and r. Emmett COUNSEL, late
cashier. with embezzlement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13

improvements at Savannah is now under
investigation by board Of inquiry. has
notified Colonel Gillespie. the president
OF the board, that he has prepared his
case. so far as to be able to proceed
from the point at which 1t was interrupt
ed by the adjournment at Savannah about
two weeks ago. Consequently. the board
was called together again at the Army
Building in New York to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
Cbeap Excursions tn Richmond, VIZ
chesaueakc and Ohio Ry.

Cheap excursions will be run into Rich.
mond on Saturday. October 10th from
Howardsvilie and intermediate stations
on James River Division, and also from
Gordonsyille and intermediate stations on
main line. on account OF Buffalo Bhrs
performance.
Schedules are so arranged as 10 siVe
ample time In Richmond. Fun Informs
ton can be had OF Chesapeake and ohio
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
scnoo,.hip. mt Charleston.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. october T.
The state Department has received infor-
nation through the German embassy here
that his Maiesty's cadet schoolship stem
viii arrive at Charleston. $. c., February
ed and the schoolship Charlotte on Fep-
ruary nth. They will take their departure
on the 5th and 18th OF February, Tsspee
tiyelys
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
II the BABY Is csttlnx Teeth

be sure and use that old and weil-tried
remedy, Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teething. II soothes the
child. softens the gums. aIiays all pain.
cures wind-eolic. and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents . bottle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13

October Sunday Outings, via c. & o.,
20 Old Point and Norfolk, on sun
day, October nth, 2sth, and 3Ist.
Leave Richmond on above dates az $50
A. NJ; returning. arrive at Richmond
9P. NJ.
The continued success OF these high
class outings warrants their continuance
through the month OF October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
s,.e,., rate. to norfolk, via c. a o.

For the Norfolk Driving CLUB FAIR
Association the Chesapeake and Ohid
railway are selling tickets from Rieh"
mond TO Norfolk. Va, and return. In
cludipg admission, at rate OF 81. These
tickets will remain on sale until Octo.
her i4th. inclusive. and bear final Limit
OF october 18th. :
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13

COLUMBIA. 8. c.. October 2-There
was no change in Senator Tillman's con-
dftion to-day. He Is suffering from taun-
dice. and is doing as wen as could be ex-
pected. No immediate danger Is appre-
hended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13

LYNCHBURG. VA, October l2.-tspe-
csai)--Judge Adams. OF the Campbell
County Court. to-day sustained the de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
Carter investigation Resumed.

CAPTAIN Carter, Corps OF Engineers,
whose conduct Of the river and haroor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13
FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Flames break Oat In the Sherman N
House.

CHICAGO, October l3.--At 1:20 o'clock
fire broke out in the Sherman House. one
OF the leading hotels OF the city. but 4
"a not vet known how extensive It will be.
Tse hotel Is one OF the largest in the
city. but at present Is undergoing ex-
..ensive repairs. and has not as many
guests - usual
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13

- WASHINGTON, October is'--
Ir.,o Forecast for Wednesday:
Inv" For vIrginia-Fair weather wed-
nesday; not so warm: light. va
riable winds.
For North Carolina, South Carolina ana
ceorria--cenerally fair weather Wednes-
day; souther.y winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was partly cloudy. with
heavy showers in the forenoon and cleas
skies at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-13

state OF thermometer;
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18

the smelter town last week.
Two of Mr.. Locke's teams and
wagons slid of the grade below Peck 8
place last week and injured three
horses.
We have had three deaths inside of
Two weeks, two Cd Hornet and one
at Council. H. Elliott, father of
Mrs. Black, and Mrs. Il. Anderson.
Mrs, Hancock. of Council, passed
away on the 9th. There are several
more under the weather.
Mrs. Dimmick came down from
Placer Basin lately.
We see by the SIGNAL that Billy
Wilson is likely to be appointed
county commissioner No better
selection could possibly be made in
the district.
Nov. ID, 1897.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
LONG VALLEY.
About one inch of snow has fallen
Nov. ID, 1897.

About one inch of snow has fallen
today, the first OF the season.
Miss Mollie futile of Long valley
and Mr.. + ed Macon of The Cove.
Oregon, were married on Monday,
Nov. lst, at the residence of j. j.
Robbins, Rev. j. G. Washburn Of
ficiating. After the ceremony dance
was given in Van Wyck hall
Mr. and Mrs. Groom have just re-
turned from a trip to Boise.
Miss Lilly Horfed, who has been
visiting her uncle, c. B. Fisher, re-
turned to her home in Baker City
Saturday
L. s Kimball has gone to Boise
for load of supplies
The body of John Decker, the man
who was murdered near Van Wyck,
was exhumed few days ago and the
bullets were removed from his head
Deputy sheriff Clay Mosher passed
through Van Wyck Yesterday, having
in custody A. Wyatt, familiarly
known as 'jewsharp Jack" Jack
was arrested for selling liquor with
out license.
Nate Kimhall has just returned
from the lakes, where he went to
catch white6sh He says they are
not near as plentiful as common this
year
Mrs. S NJ. Ssk left for Pullman,
Wash on business and pleasur,
trip. She expects to be gone about ,
month or six weeks.
Bona Whiteley has gone to Weisel
for supplies.
W. 0. Taylor and four other gen
tlemen passed through the vale,
yesterday on their way out from War
rem. They report snow six inches
deep at the little lakes.
Twelve men, all of whom wer
subp9ned to appear as witnesses i
the st. CLAIR murder case, will leav
here tomorrow for Idaho City.
Nov T.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
FHE CONCERT.
Fine Entertainment by the Christian
Endeavor.

The concert at the opera house last
Friday evening, given under the
auspices of the Y. p s. z. e 4, was
pronounced success 1t was u
home talent aggregation, and every
number on the program was so well
rendered as to prove conclusively that
the musical talent of Weiser is equal
to that of any town in the state. 1t
is hoped our citizens may now have
more frequent opportunities to enjoy
such pleasant events. The house was
crowded, as is almost invariably the
case when local performances Of any
kind are billed to appear before the
public, and the society Melted about
$40. Space forbids individual men,
ton of those who took part in the
entertainment, but suffice it to say
the vocalists rendered their numbers
with ability and those who presided
at the piano exhibited mastery exc
cution, and all received hearty APP
plause The Academy Chorus, ac-
companied by banjo and guitar, was
very pleasing feature of the pro-
gram.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18

Albert Kleinschmidt passed up to-
day. bound for the copper camp he
was accompanied by his son and an
other gentleman from Helena, Mon
tana, having driven overland. Mr.
K tells us that the smelter company
is good, strong one.
Mrs. Al Jewell has returned home
from the mines.
Miss lydia Lakey came home from
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
NEW COMMISSIONER.
Billie Wilson Appointed Member of
the Washington County Board.

Governor Steunenberg has appoint
ed Billie W. Wilson, of Dale, as
commissioner for the Third district of
Washington county, vice John Jack
son, resigned.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
Died.
Council Valley, Nov. 10, 1S9

Council Valley, Nov. 10, 1897.
EDITOR SIGNAL:-It becomes our
sad duty to chronicle the death of
one of the most esteemed and re-
spected citizens of Council valley,
Mrs N. S Hancock, wife Of G w.
Hancock, who departed this life
November 10Th. 1897, at five o'clock
in the evening. at the age of sixty
one Years. Death stilled forever the
throhbing heart and softly kissed hei
evelids down. The deceased was fol
forty years an honored and worthy
member of the Christian church anC
died firm in the hope and faith of ,
glorious immortality. The funera
was conducted from their residenc
in Council valley and the immens
concourse of people that followed TIL
remains to its last resting place at
test the veneration and respect Il
which she was held in the hearts O
the people. The remains were in
tered in the Keller cemetery.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
New Depot.

Work on the enlargement of the
depot has commenced. The freight
house will be extended 20 feet west.
The partitions in the main depot will
be taken out and the operators office
and the waiting room made the full
width of the building, making eacl
large, commodious and convenient
The latter will not be done immedi
atalv
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18

Dale is the post Office for the lovely Hornet
creek country. Hornet creek empties INTO the
Weiser river at Council and is settled for 10 miles
above its mouth. being one to three farms wlae'
a, ;s n hswilderinply beautiful country and visit
ors always grow enthusiastic. 1t is on tn dlree'
road to Seven Devils aud travellers can ne hand
somely accommodated at Blacks and otnsl
niaces Being Immediately under the souti
ssinne Of chain of mountains it is protected
from northern storms and catches the sun rays ;
which causes make it produce magnificent fruit
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18


Chick shut his mill down several
DAYS ago, but will have men at work
cutting wood and mine timbers all
winter
He will spend most of the winter
In Boston.
Geo. Riebold has shut his mill
down for the winter, being the first
fine it has not run in winter since
erection. MIR. r. is at Grangeville
on business, his house being occupied
by Mr.. Goodell and family.
The dredge has shut down.
Billie Duuiway has made a strike.
Dan Leach will move to the May
flower.
Several residents attending court at
Mt Idaho.
1t is said man named Hand fell
from wagon at Miller camp and had
both legs crushed under the wheels
Also rumored that the bank at the
bank at the SEINE mine caved and
crushed another mans leg.
Seven four-horse teams loaded
with goods for Kelley & Patterson
arrived on the 3D..
The mail robbery created much
excitement
The China butcher has arrived
with 90 head of fat hogs.
G. A. Campbell brought load Of
beef and pork from Meadows ano
sold it readily. Nov. o.
While the people in the lower val
ley are trailing through sun we are
tramping through about ten inches
of snow
Dan Leach has taken fourteen PACK
horses and gone about 20 mile;
down the river to Sim Wlllie's place
to pack up vegetables.
All of Uncle Ssm' 3 wards that have
been hunting around town for severa
weeks started to the reservation Mon
day.
Frank and R yle Matthias startet
last Sunday to take their horses on
TO the river TO winter
Taylor Smith and Willie Smea'
came up from South fork Saturda.
with load of vegetables for Billie
Duniway
Phillip Hancock was laid up sew
eral days last week with spralne'
foot, but is now able to 90 to work
Jay Czizek and Mr. Enochs start
ed to Boise last Saturday, going b.
way of Long valley.
| believe all those that are golnl
to winter outside have gone out Mr.
and Mrs. Goumpf have decided t.
spend the winter here.
The Bedrock fume company ha
cut down its force to just enoug
men to do a small amount of wor
and will run all or the greater PAL
of the winter.
MIR. Williams was left in charge {
the dredge company's property
Henry Grostein has had ma
with several pack horses busy f
several weeks packing goods fro
his store to the camps near town. "
have but two stores here but the pr
prietors are very accommodation
They don't charge any more whe
they deliver the goods than II "
take them away yourself
Our nelghbors who went out to
tend court have all returned exec
Geo Riebold and he will be home
short time.
The excitement over the roopt
is dying out, believe they lhIe
to let Uncle Sam settle 1t.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
WARREN.

vvorran Is one of the most promising Gold
W. I, mast wears It has produced $40 900 900
calnp' n,acers. Now, the source OF all that gold
M llthe quartz veins-are being developed. This
mas S have already Welded from $50 600 to $780,
cco each. Valuable discoveries and strikes are
nsfantlv being made. 1t is fine and safe field
Tor Investment and mining operation.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18

Quite fall of snow last night hut
it is now raining and we expect bare
ground and more nice weather before
winter really sets in.
Henry Woods has gone to BOISE
valley in search of employment.
Miss Ioa Coriel, who has been visit
ing on Crane creek for fortnight
past, has returned home
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18

I'M. Thirswend, of Grosbeck. Texas.
saws that when he has spell of indiges-
ZION. and fe, Is bad and sluggish. he takes
iva of DeWut's Little Early Riscrs at
night and he is all right the next morn
inc MANY thousands Of others do the
same thing. Doyou? Wciser Pharmacy.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
Ditch Officers Elected.

The stockholders of the Extension
Ditch Company held a meeting at
Ayers's office last Friday, at which
time the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Peter Pence, president.
p. P. Dawson, vice president.
+. M. Hubbard, treasurer.
August Brockman, secretary.
The above four with Geo Nesbit
are directors.
Another meeting is called in thi:
issue for December 4th.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
inst, Opened.

Golden Rule boot and shoe store,
next door to the postoffie. We have
general stock of goods fresh from
the factories and respectfully solitit a
share in your patronage. Be sure to
see our stock
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
Obituary.

On Monday morning, November 8,
1897, the gentle spirit of Mrs. Rufus
Anderson passed peacefully into ever
lasting rest. The deceased was one
of the pioneers of Washington county,
having resided here % years, had the
esteem and respect of all who knew
her, and a large number of relatives
sincerely mourn her departure. OF
fourteen children, seven-four sons
and three daughters. Mrs Lou Lind
say, Mrs. AIDA Sailing and Mrs. Olive
Guernett-snrvive and all live in thi!
county Mrs Anderson was native
of Pennsylvania and at the time o
her death was aged GA years and on
month. The funeral occurred Of
Tuesday afternoon from the famil
home in Council valley.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18

Indian Valley is one OF the many beautiful
valleys OF Washington county. 1t is almost III
the center Of the county. has the same eeny;traii
pleasant climate, and some OF the most Deau viz,
and valuable farms in the county are iound mere
Good schools and thriving and growing poPu-
lation. A vale well fit for man to live in'
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18


There will be large attendance at
the Thanksgiving ball.
The plank walk to the Academy is
being put down.
Opp & Davis have had their place
handsomely painted.
The ball supper Thanksgiving at
Hotel Weiser will be fine.
A. 0. Huntley, of Indian creek,
was in town few days this week.
A. Sears is repairing the fence
around the Weiser cemetery.
Among our exports this week were
IL cars of sheep by Fred Hersche.
Go to the ball Thursday night and
have good time. Best of music.
Thanksgiving Service will be hello
at st. Luke's at / a. m. next Thurs.
day.
G. S. Fosselman returned Monda,
from Montana after an absence o
two weeks.
w. B. Kurtz others shipped fiv
cars of hogs from the Weiser station
last week.
; Mr.. L. l.. Shearer has opened
boot and shoe store next door to th
postoflice.
j. G Neeley takes his departur
' this week for Churches, Tennessee
TO spend the winter.
Mrs. Moorehead, of Oakland, o
1T egon, has come to spend the whit
d with her sons in Weiser
III Frank Holdrider, who once co
* Quoted barber shop in Weiser,
now located at Emmett, Idaho.
IS. w. b Kurtz made trip to Boi
IS :. this week and told the Statesman I
at porter of the progress OF Weiser.
he Mrs L. A. York and children,
y. Siluer City, are visiting at the hoI