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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
BIG FIRE AT GRAND FORKS. N. D.
Brick Building Valued mt T225,OOO
Was Destroyed.

Grand Forks. N. D., Feb. 21.--One of the
most disastrous fires in the history of this
city broke out in Beare's dry goods store
In the three-story Syndicate building
about o'clock this morning. The origin
is a mystery, but apparently was caused
by a gas jet The flames had a good start
and the firemen worked in "25 below zero"
weather. On the ground floor we're
Beares dry goods store, Rand Bros. and
Ephriam Bros, clothing, and STAIRS md
Higam Bros, hardware store. All were
totally destroyed. Wilder's insurance Of
flee on the second floor and large NUM-
ber of families sustained total losses.
Many narrow escapes occurred by in
mates, who escaped in scanty clothing.
The block was owned by William Bulge
and was the first big brick building built
In the city. The loss is estimated at S225,
900, and the insurance $4,000
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
ARE NOT WORRYING ABOUT RUIZ.


Washington, Feb. Alt can be stated
on the best authority that, so far at least,
there is no reason for apprehension that
the case of Dr. Richard Ruiz, who was
found dead in his cell in the jail at Guam
abacoa Cuba will lead to an information
al complication.
The matter was brought to the atten-
ton of the state department in the latter
part of last week through complaint OF
some of the friends of the doctor In this
country. The allegation was that the man
had been imprisoned beyond the period al
lowed by the treaty for an American citi-
zen TO be kept in jail without lodging
charges, and that he had been murdered
by his jailers.
Consul General Lee was Immediately di-
rected by cable to investigate the affair,
although 1t appeared from the dispatches
that he had already had his attention di-
rected to the case. The official reports of
the Spanish officers are said to show that
Ruiz committed suicide while in jail, but
that has not yet been communicated TO
the department of state. Meanwhile Con
sui General Lee is investigating the mat
ter, and the state department is awaiting
his report
| In the absence of this, the department
officials feel no apprehension of any com
plications, and all stories that warships
have been called for by General Lee and
that this government is making ready to
| take forcible measures in the case are
without foundation. Dr. Ruiz was nat
uralized American citizen. He studied ano
practiced dentistry in Philadelphia for
some time and returned to Cuba at the
beginning of the insurrection. The charge
on which he was arrested was conspiracy
in having participated in the derailing OF
a train carrying Spanish troops, as re-
suit of which two Spanish officers were
| captured by the Insurgents
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
THE FLEET OPENED FIRE
HALF A DOZEN WAR SHIPS bonn
BARD CRETAN INSURGENTS.
situation In the Mediterranean De-
veIops Another and Most Alarm
ing Phase for Greece.

Canea, Feb. 81, p. ma fusilade hav-
Ing continued since morning. despite tho
warning of the foreign admirals. the unit
ed squadrcns bombarded the insurgent
camps outside of Canea-
Later reports are to the effect that the
English men of war opened the lombard
ment. The others followed. The Kaiserin
Augusta fired Mellinite shells The COM
mander of the Greek man OF war Hydra
cleared for action in case the necessity
should arrive. Some shells fell in the town
of Canea, raising clouds of dust. 1t is
rumored that several persons were killed
and wounded.
When the firing ceased the Greek flag
was still flying over the insurgents camp.
The foreign admirals have warned Col.
Vassos. commander of the Greek forces
on the island of Crete. of their intention
to attack his troops with four men of war
anchored off his camp. Aghioi Thodoroi
should he attempt to advance to the in
terror of the island.
British torpedo boats have captured and
brought to this port the small Greek
steamer Laurium, which was carrying
victuals and tents for the insurgents.
The forts fired two rounds of blank
boat Benous. A Turkish frigate also dis.
charged blank shots at the Greeks.
The Greek gunboat Benous quickly re-
piled to the blanks fired by the Turkish
frigate. The frigate then withdrew from
the scene of operations.
The German flag was hoisted on the
ramparts here on the arrival of the
Kaiserin Augusta.
Interpreted MT Athens.
Athens, Feb. 21.-It is stated that tn,
warning of the foreign admirals given tC
Colonel Vassos only referred to Greek at
tack on Canea. Colonel Vassos will cen
tinue to occupy strategic points in thu
interior of the island of Crete.
Another DOmb ba rdment.
Canea, Feb. H.-(2 p. m.)-An engage
ment has just occurred above the villas
of Miurnies, between the insurgents anS
Turkish band. At 4:45 D. m. the insur
gents at Akrotiri having attacked tn
Turkish garrison at Halopa, the join
fleet bombarded the Cretans for 80 min
utes. The insurgents fed. taking thei
flag with them.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
GREECE APPEALING TO RUSSIA.
Aid Asked for the National Cause in
Crete.

London, Feb. 21.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail says:
The queen Of Greece recently sent a
message to the czar requesting his sup
port for the national cause of Greece.
The king also wired the czar stating that
he would declare war on Turkey and
himself led the army before he would
yield to European coercion. Princess
Marie of Greece also telegraped her
fiancee, Grand Duke George OF
Russia, that the action OF the powers
against Greece was Infamous.
Another dispatch says: The Nord
Deutsche Allgen Zeitung asserts that the
Turkish cabinet last week decided to de-
clare war on Greece, but the sultan ve-
toed the decision on account of the
finances of Turkey.
A dispatch to the Times from Athens
says: The Greek government has decid-
ed to sent part of the fleet on a cruise
along the Sporades Islands. while another
portion of the fleet will proceed TO Am
brasia to prevent the Turks attacking
the Greek frontier from Brevosa. Troops
from all parts of Greece are hurrying to
the Turkish fronier. The call for naval
volunteers has been more than amply
answered.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
CONGRESS OF VENEZUELA MEETS.
Ratification of the boundary Treaty
the First business.

Washington. Feb. 21.-The congress of
Venezuela convenes today in regular ses-
sion, and according to the latest advces
its first business will be the ratification
of the boundary treaty and arbitration
tribunal appointed to determine the boun-
Diary lines between British Guiana and
Venezuela.
The official copy of the treaty was for
warded to President Crespa three weeks
since. The nomination of Chief Justice
Fuller as one of the American commits
sioners to serve on the boundary line
tribunal was made subject to the appro-
val of Venezuela, provided by an
amendment to the original agreement, but
President Crespo and his cabinet have al
ready intimated that he is in every way
acceptable.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
GERMAN TANK STEAMER is LOST.
The Diamente, Captain Wischnusen,
and Thfrty-Five Men.

Boston. Feb 21.-The German tank steamer
Diamente, Captain Wischausen and 35 men,
is probably lost with all hands 2S0 miles south
east of Halifax, February II, or else has been
drifting at the mercy of the elements ever
since. Such is the opinion of Captain North
Of the Furness line steamer Galatea, which
reached this port today from London. Captain
North attempted to tow the steamer and to
save her crew, but the hawser parted and the
tank steamer disappeared from view so quick
ly that 1t is believed she went down. Cap
tain North says he sighted the tank steamer
February 10, showing signals of distress, hav-
ing lost her propeller The steamer was taken
in tow but the next day she broke away. This
was repeated until the 18th. when she dis
appeared altogether. The Galatea had towed
the Dlamente 600 miles. Captain North crused
around all day but no trace of the steamer
and so resumed his course. While he believes
the Diamente has foundered, Captain North
thinks that the empty tanks may have kept
her anoat and she is somewhere in the track
of the European steamers.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
TAHITlANs sUBoUED BY FRANCE.
Natives Had Refused to Recognize
the Home Authority.

Natives Had Refused to Recognize
the Home Authority.
San Francisco, Feb. 2l.-For two years
past the natives on the islands of Raitea
and Tahai, dependencies of the Tahiti
government have refused to recognize
French authority. News from Tahiti is
that on December 26 last, Governor Gal
lett left Pajeiti on board the French cor
vette Duguay-Trouan with the transport
Aube to punish these people. force OF
Tahitan volunteers, marine and infantry
from New Caledonia and Papeiti, with
sailors from the warships, were the COM
batants, The bombardment of Tahai ill
lage was effected by the warships, and on
January fight took place at the viii
lage of Tevaitoa, where the natives made
a gallant fight against the 700 French
troops. They suffered defeat and had II
killed and five wounded, while the French
loss was four wounded.
According TO the official narrative the
victory will suffice to produce a good ef-
feet upon the natives, who are charged
among other crimes of having an English
flag in their possession.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
MINERAL LAND CLASSIFICATION.


Washington, Feb. 21.--The classification
of the mineral lands In Montana and
Idaho within the land grant and indem-
nifty land grant limits of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company, Is costing the
government more than was expected. The
appropriation al the last session was $780,
900, and $1,000 more Will be needed. Secre-
tary Carlisle calls attention to the fact
that congress has fixed the compensation
of the commission, whose duty 1t is 10
examine and classify these lands, at $40
a day each while actually engaged in the
performance of their duties, or an an
nual compensation not to exceed the sum
of s2500 each I'm order to provide for she
payment of said u commissioners for the
fiscal year OF 1897 at the above rate OF
compensation" says Mr. Carlisle, "the
sum OF $4,000 will be necessary. AS the
act of June IL. 1896. only appropriates he
sum of $4,000 for said purpose, this csti-
mate of $4,000 Is therefore submitted In
order to avoid a deficiency in the amount
appropriated for the year"
A special item which the secretary of
war has asked shall be Incorporated in
the deficiency bill directs the proper &C.
counting officers of the treasury to credit
Major date captain) T. w. Symons, corps
OF engineers, United States army, in the
settlement of his public accounts with
the sum ot $3.50. that amount having been
paid out in accordance with the orders
| of the secretary OF war.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
HOME FOR AGED ODD FELLOWS.
Encouraging Progress In the Move
ment Started In Illinois.

Chicago. Feb. H.-Encouraging progress
is being made in the movement started
by the odd Fellows to es..a5lish a home
for INDECENT and aged members of the or
der and their wives, and in which they
could pass their declining years under fra
ternal care. The scheme which finds the
most favor is the purchase of farm of
about 300 acres adjacent to some thriving
town In this state. either equipped with
the necessary buildings or upon which
a structure can be erected at moderate
EXPENSE; the home thus established to
be partly seif-sustaining. and enabling
the old folks to enjoy home life and at
the same time to occupy part of their leis-
ure hours. The state grand lodge has
already donated $4,000 toward the object.
which amount has been considerably in
creased by lodge and individual donations,
and last evening representatives OF the
various ODD Fellows organizations OF I'LL
nois met to give further impetus to the
scheme.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
HANNA GETS A TOGA
GOVERNOR PROMISES TO CLOTHE
HIM IN sHERMAN's GARB
To Take the Pablic on the Rack
of Suspense an 0mcinl Note
IL Issued.

Columbus, Ohio. Feb. 21--Governor
Bushnell tonight gave out the following
statement to the press:
1T has been my intention to make no
announcement In relation to the action
l would take in the matter of any APP
pointment to I'LL the prospective vacancy
in the Ohio representation In the United
States senate till the vacancy actually ex-
listed, but on account of the manifest
interest of the people and their desire to
know what would be done, deem 1t best
now to make the following statement:
When Senator Sherman resigns to en-
ter the cabinet of President Mckinley /
Will appoint to succeed him Hon Marcus
A. Hanna of Cuyahuga county, to serve
until his successor is chosen by the Sew
enty-third general assembly of the state.
trust this action will meet the approval
Of the people. ASA N. BUSHNELL"
Hanna Ii Modest.
Cleveland, Feb. z.-Chairman Hanna
was at the Union club this evening when
he was shown the Associated Press dis
patch from Columbus containing Gov
ernor Bushnells announcement OF Mr..
Hanna's appointment as senator to sue
ceed Senator Sherman. This was the first
intimation Mr.. Hanna had OF the sub
ject. OF course he was pleased at the
termination OF the controversy. but he
showed his pleasure only by a general
smile. When asked If he would discuss
the governors action. the chairman de-
clined to say anything. saying that he
could not talk about the matter for pub
lication until he had received official no.
tihcation of his appointment from Gov
ernor Bushnell.
Mr.. Hanna remained at his club during
the evening and received the congratula-
tions of such of his friends as had heard
of his appointment
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bers OF the royal family occupied places
on the balcony.

bers OF the royal family occupied places
on the balcony.
The king adressed the crowd as follows:
you are executing the true mandate
OF the Hellenic people. 1 thank you for
this imposing display of your feelings.
May God protect our beloved country and
strengthen our common efforts. Long live
the Hellenic nation"
The address of King George was fol-
lowed by vociferous cheering.
Preparations for War.
Prince Nicholas has arrived at Lar
rissa, town of Thessaly. on the Turk
ish frontier, 20 miles from the gulf of
Salonca Seven hundred Greek soldiers
with artillery have landed near Kissolo
A Turkish transport accompanied by a
British torpedo boat, Is engaged In con-
veying 1900 troops from Gambia to Ca
nea.
Onered Snfe Conduct.
London. Feb. 21.--A dispatch to the
Times from Canea says
King George ordered Colonel vassos to
offer safe conduct to Canea for all Turk
ish garrisons besieged by Christians. Col
onel Vassos made the OFFER to the Vouko-
Hos garrison. The troops of the garri-
son refused to leave without arms, and
the fertilization therefore was lombard
ed. But for the large supplies of provi-
sions which the powers allowed to be
landed for the Greeks and the Insurgents
at Platania and Akrotiri. their position
would have been desperate. They cen
now afford to ignore the threat of the
foreign admlrals to stop further supplies
If hostllities are resumed.
Turkey Arms Her warriors.
Constantinople, Feb. H.-A dispatch
from Janini says the authorities are arm
ing the Mussulman population for a de-
scent upon the Greek frontier, near Arla
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25

the 13 original states, rises pedestal
bearing an equestrian statue in bronze OF
General Washington. The father of his
country is represented in the colonial uni
form of the American army, large mill
tary cloak being thrown artistically
around his commanding figure. While
dignifed, the whole conception Is full OF
animation. In his left hand Washington
holds the reins of his horse, one Of the
animals fore feet being raised in the act
of moving.
At the four corners of the platform are
fountains served by allegorical figures OF
American Indians, representing four riv-
ers-the Delaware, the Hudson, the Poto-
mac and the Mississippi On the sides
each of these fountains is guarded by
typical American animals, eight in all
At the front and back of the pedestal are
two allegorical groups.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
Say They VIII Defeat the Bill If De-
lay Is Had.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. H.--Representative
Harry Struve, one of the republican lead
ers In the legislature. expressed the opln-
ion today that the Cline dispensary bill
would eventually be defeated in the sem
ate, but that If vote should be taken
tomorrow 1t would pass and become a
law. In other words. the vote at best
will be painfully close. Several Spokane
liquor men who passed through Seattle
today en- route home from Olympia
where they were trying to bring pressure
to bear to defeat the BILL expressed sim
liar Views In the premises.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
WILLIAM TENINITz PASSED AWAY.
Famous Chess Expert of Europe
Died in Private Hospital.

London, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Paris says that DIR.
Steinitz is dead at Moscow.
The Lokal Anzeigen of Berlin says DR..
Steinitz, the famous chess player, was
suffering from a mental disorder and had
been placed in the Morisoff private hospi-
tai at Moscow on February IL.
William Stenitz was born at Prague,
Bohemia on May IA, 1886. He early attain
ed fame as a chess player. By his defeat
of the late Professor Andersen in 1866
he first won the match championship of
the world. Last month at Moscow Stein
itz was defeated by Lasker, who won the
championship.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
wAsHlNeToN's BIRTHDAY CHARITY.
Salvation Army In Chicago Prose-
cutes a Noble Work.

SaIVat1On Army In Ch1chgO PrOse-
cutes IA Noble Work.
Chicago, Feb. N.-The Salvation Army
commenced in advance the celebration of
Washingtons birthday by distributing
food, clothing, ETC., to the poor, from
35 halls scattered throughout the city.
The wherewithal has been contributed
by tradesmen, storekeepers, families and
individuals, and for the next week a
corps of 500 Salvation soldiers of both
sexes have been engaged in house to
house visitation in the poorer districts,
with a view of sitting the frauds from the
deserving.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
UTAH SUGAR FAcToRYs OUTPUT.
Forty-Five Hundred Tons the Pro-
duct for Half Year.

Salt Lake. Feb. 2.-Thomas r. Cutler,
manager of the Lehigh sugar factory. has
just made a report of the operation for
the season. 1t shows that in 1876 days the
factory has sliced 1920 tons of beets and
turned out $500 tons of sugar, the bulk of
which has been sold in Utah. Idaho, Mon
tana and Wyoming. the prices being the
lowest ever known in America, caused by
the excessive Importation of German
bounty-fed sugars.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
FIGHT WITH THE PAPAeo INDIANS.
Mexican Town Invaded by Bnnd
on Hostile Intent.

Nogales. Ariz.. Feb. 20.-A fight occurred
last Sunday between the authorities OF the
mining town Of FL Polomo. Sonora, Mexico
and band OF Papago Indians in which four
OF the latter were killed and two badly wound
ed. month ago a posse sent to the
camp Of the Papagos to arrest some of them
for cattle stealing. The posse was driven Off
Sunday morning Chief Pablo. of the band, and
rs of his followers entered FL Polomo. when
they were all arrested and lodged In jail. In
the afternoon Is more Indians rode into town
and attacked the jail. They were repulsed
with the result above stated.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
PLOT TO BLOW UP THE PRISON.
Militia on Guard mt the Penften-
tfary in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe, N. M, Feb. q. = Governor
Thornton has placed the local company of
infantry on guard at the penitentiary on
account of the discovery of plot to blow
up the building on the part of friends of
the four members of the Borrego gang OF
assassins, who were condemned 10 be
hanged next Tuesday, but have been
granted a respite for 80 days by President
Cleveland in disregard of an appeal from
the governor and other authorities to ct
the law take its course.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
A BANQUET TO MICHAEL AUSTIN.
London CompOsitors Recognize His
Valuable Work In Parliament

London, Feb. 21.-There was a great
gathering of working printers yesterday
at the Holborn restaurant, where the
London Society of Competitors banquet
ed Michael Austin, member of parliament
for Limerick. In recognition Of his SER
vices to the printing trade. The distn-
guished parliamentarian began business
life as a printers devil, worked himself
up to the case. and finally to the ranks
OF an employer. Since his debut In pub
lie life he has given unsparingly of his
time and efforts in the interest of work.
ing printers.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
TRAIN ROBBERS PUT TO FLIGHT.
Attempt to Rob an Oklahoma Train
Nipped in the Bud.

Muskogee. o. r., Feb. 2.-News has
been received at the marshals office here
of an attempt to hold up train on the
Iron Mountain road at Watova When
the north bound accommodation train
took the siding at Watova two masked
men entered the coach and compelled
Conductor Wallace to hand over the few
dollars in silver that he carried.
At this juncture the regular passenger
train pulled up. 1t had been the inten-
ton of the robbers. apparently, TO hold
up this train, but the alarm had been
given, and crowd of armed citizens
gathered so quickly that the outlaws
sought safety in fight.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
GREEK PEOPLE RIPE FOR FIGHT.
Thoroughly in Sympathy with the
Policy of kiuK G.e0rRe.

Policy of King George. ,.
Athens Feb. 21.-Over 40. 900 persons par
ticipated in a demonstration this after
noon in University square in favor of
the union of Crete with Greece. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed. An ai-
dress was adopted declaring that the king
and people are ready for any sacrifices of
blood and treasure to bring the present
Cretan policy to a successful issue. The
crowd then marched to the palace, and a
deputation read the address to the king.
Tremendous cheering followed. His ma
jesty. King George, Crown Prince Con-
stantine, duke Of Sparta, and other men,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
THREE DAYS CELEBRATION BEGUN
To Celebrate Completion of Pearson
Endowment Fund.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Feb 81. - The
three days celebration of the completion
of the Pearsons endowment fund of the
Colorado college began with appropriate
religious services today. Rev. John l..
McGuish, Phi. D., of Denver, delivered the
sermon at a vesper service in the college
chapel this morning. A mass meeting for
praise and thanksgiving held this evening
was attended by an audience of nearly
1000 people. Chancellor Mcdowell of an
yer university delivered the address, TAX
ing for his subject, "Sons and Daughters
of Colorado"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-25
eLoRIFY THE IMMORTAL GEORGE.
Handsome Monument to De Unveiled
I'm Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Feb. H.-The handsome
monument of George Washington which
has been erected al the Green street en-
Cincinnati of Pennsylvania is to be un-
yelled within the week with elaborate
and appropriate ceremonies. The monu-
ment is IA feet high, the figure of Wash
ington being 20 feet in height. The ground
plan of the platform is 81 by "A feet, and
the pedestal IT by 30 feet. and cost about
$3.50, 900.
From an oblong platform, feet inches
high. of Swedish granite, and reached
on four sides by 13 steps. symbolical of