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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
Railway Gossip.

The SIGNAL was requested to not
say much in regard TO the present
railroad stir and agreed to refrain,
but we feel at liberty to publish what
other papers have to say and give
the following from last Sundays
Boise Statesmay:
There is "a prospect that work will
soon be begun on the Weiser. Idaho e.
Northern railroad and that the line Will
be pushed INTO the Seven Devils country
within Il wear.
Joseph Johnston. superintendent of
construction for the New York Cunstruc-
ton e Equipment Company. is in the
city, having come here to look over the
line in connection with the conditional
contract taken by his people for the build
ing of the road. Mr. Johnston has been
To Weiser to Inspect the line, going over
ii as far as the mouth of the Wcser can
on Owing to the heavy rains prevailing
he was not able to make the trip through
the canon and he came here while wait
ing for the weather to clear.
When seen by Il representative of The
Statesman yesterday. MIR. Johnston Stat
TO build and equip l02 miles of road at
$25 900 mile, conditioned upon the
route being as represented by Z. w.
Bates promoter of the enterprise. He
Intends To make Il trip through the Wets-
er canon, leaving here today for that pur-
pose and If the physical conditions to be
overcome are as represented by Mr.. Bates
and as shown on the survey made by E
H. Mix, now deceased. construction work
will be begun by April lst.
The entire line must be built within
year, while the 30 miles to Salubria wi,
be equipped us soon rs the steel is down
"a Mr. Juhmston explained that the Merritt,
s. of Duluth had sold all their stock in tn,
company and transferred to it all Til,
z lands and mining interests acquired by
them The company has been .reorgan
lied. ex- Mavor Franklin Edison Of New
York becoming president. Geo. L. Shave
vice president and James L. Atkins treas
urcr. Bonds to the amount of So, coo. 00
have bccu huattd aud nothing remains
says Mr.. Johnston. but the inspection o
the route. up II which he is now rngag d
Mr.. Johnston further stated that II
found the first 10 miles out Of Wciscr L
be erSier than had been represented b,
Mr. Bates. The New York Cnpstruclio
& Equipment Company. represented b.
Nc. Johnston. has offices at 1857 NasSn
street. its president being a. Il. Hum
phrey and the secretary Frank j. French
It's business is the building and equiv
81 meut or railroad lines
Mr.. Johnston preferred not TO max
any statement respecting the mlning in
terrsts that might be- involved IN thi
deal The impression prevails that TN
owners of the Peacock aud other coppr
properties in the Seven Devils are intel
csled, but Mr.. Johnston stated that hi
business was soe, that of building raj
roads. Further developments both i
regard to the railroad and with respect t
the mines will he awaited with much ii
terest by the general public.
Mr. Johnston states that the constru
tion company would establish its heaC
quarters in Boise
OF course the last paragraph doe
not necessarily demolish the proceed
ing of the story.
The Supreme Judge is delicioI
and soothing smoker; Il few puff
will drive away the blue devils.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Any time after Jan. /, will weave
carpets for 20 cents per yard and
furnish the warp myself No need to
walk on bare floors. Anyone can
afford to make their house warm and
coy who will sew carpet rags and
bring them to me to weave
W + BFARDsLEY.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
THESE
CARTRIDGES

Are loaded by "A patent
loading machine. max
ing all loads exactly
alike. securing equal
pressure. thus devcl-
oping the full strength
of the charge. They
have n thin wad over
the shot. which offers
very slight resistance
to the charge and in
creascs the shooting
qualities. They are
crimped in the best
manner possible. abso-
lutcly securing the
charge and diminish
ing the rrcoil. They
are loaded with the
best quality Of ammu-
milton and guaranteed
by
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
Why pay higher prices elsewhere
when you can trade at Cast Iron Store
Read-In Invest gate.

For the neat 80 days are ,cili
make extra inducements to CASH
BUYERS IN our grocery de-
partment. This as no josh, aoe
mean business. The proof Of the
pudding IS the eating. Call
around and get our cash prices
before buying elsewhere.
NJ. H. SoMMERCAMP 81 Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

The Citizen last week chronicles
the following additions to tue popu-
lation of Washington county;
To the wife of II. X. New harter,
on Jan. %, 1897, a daughter.
S. r. Denny, Feb. l, III pounds
daug liter.
Jesse Reeds, on Pine creek, a 81
pound son, born Feb. 2, 1897
Jan. 20, to the wife of Tai Reavis,
Middle valley, son.
Jan. p, to the wife of NJ. G. Nor
man, Middle valley, daughter
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Go to any grocer and
ask for SchilIing'S Best tea:
Japan, English Breakfast,
|Oolong, Ceylon, or the
Blend.
He will pay you your
money back if you don't
like it.
A Schlling & Company
san Francisco Go
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
Bucklen's Arnioa Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cu's,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chiblaius,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptious, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Jenney e Waterhouse.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
Save Your Grain.

Few realize that each squirrel destroys
81 30 worth Of grain annually. Wakelce's
Squirrel and Gopher Exterminator is the
most effective and economical poison
known. Price reduced to 80 cents. For
sale by Jenuey S Waterhouse, agents.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
Sven Devils Copper.
The Statesman saws:

The news published yesterday morning
by the Statesman to the effect that there
rs prospect that the Seven Devils road
will be built, caused a great deal OF dis
cussion ON the streets. All those who are
familiar with the region To be opened up
agreed that the building of the road
would bring that section forward as one
of the richest in the country. The cop
per mines will furnish large tonnage.
while the other mining resources that wall
be opened up will surprise the mining
world. III. { Anchor talking about the
matter, said there was gold district that
would be reached by the road that is in
his estimation. the best in the United
States. He has prospected 1t twice and
he has never seen anywhere else such
surface showlngs of good quartz. More
over, he said. the numbering industry de-
veloped would be of the greatest import
ance. The road will pass through 40
miles of as fine timber us can be found
anywhere. Immediately tributary TO the
road, in Idaho county, there are num-
Der of districts that will ut once come
into prominence when afforded means OF
transportation.
There is much interest among all famil-
iar with the copper deposits to know
what deal has been made respecting
them. On this point no one seems Ia
have definite Information. but all seem
agreed upon the proposition that. if the
road is to be built, the mines are TO be
worked. and many hold to the opinion
that men owning the mines are at tht
back of the railroad enterpr Sc.
In this connection ii is said that the
mines have passed into the control OF
Standard Oil capitalists. IL is asserted
there has long been some kind of con
nection between oil men and the Montana
men who have owned the copper If it is
true that such II deal has been made il
means that there is to be Ii new face pu
on affairs in Washington county.
The Standard Oil people have recently
been going into mining enterprises of ;
kind that assure IL large tonnage and this
Seven Devils copper field affords just sucf
an opportunity. Moreover, there are few
combinations that could undertake to OPP
crate copper field in opposition TO thos
controlling the old Mines but the Rookie
felerS would be able to carry out any
plan projected by them, despite the oppo
sition of all the other copper miners in thu
world.
Again, it seems that copper mining i
hoN dbtlhOtiuS hiOiS hltchNloh bh"h "
many years, Il circumstance that give
additional color to the superstition tina
the capitalists referred to have determined
to open up these mines and put the cop
per on the market. 1t should be addet
that those who shall work these mine
will have an advantage over most othe
copper miners by reason of the large gol'
values carried by the ores.
Mr. Bates informs us that the ref
erence in the above to the STANDARD
Oil magnates is entirely wrong. Tn
Oil people are not interested, but tn
people who are are just as solid, say
Mr.. Bates.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

We arc going to move the last of this
month and will sell goods of all de-
scription very cheap until then Prices
cut to bed rock basis. Come and con
vince yourself that this is true.
WEIsER Nero. Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
For Your Benefit

We are making excellent BREAD
and prepare good LUNCHES. Call
and see. First building west of cigar
factory. to % cent lunches, hot
or cold. GEO. SMITH.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Don't waste time and money run
ming from one place to another, bu
trade at the G. o. ID. store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
bargains. ISa1.oains.

We will sell goods cheaper than
ever before known to the Weiser peo-
pie until first of next month.
WEIsER Nero Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

If you expect your clothing to last,
don't use common soap containing free
alkali Use Hoe Cake and save The
wrappers.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Elegant table at Hotel Weiser
White help. No other kind of help
employed.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

POTATOES five varieties. Pure
and clear of disease. Address p. p.
Dawson, Weiser, Idaho, or call at
his place six miles south Of Weiser.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

You get your moneys worth wncn you
buy Hoe Cake, rs one bar is worth two
of common soap.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

The associated press tells Of Du-
bois's return to Washington as fol
lows:
Although defeated for reelection SEN
atur Dubois of Idaho was welcomed back
TO the Senate today with marked cordial
lty aud with an abundance OF floral trib-
ulcs. His desk was literally overwhelmed
with flowers, while tables. chairs and ad
joining desks were brought mo use To
support the many unique devices into
which the roses and Niolcts had been
wrought
A great clus cr Of violcts was tied with
IL ribbon bearing. in silver, 1900" The
main design rising eight feet from the
floor. was an arch. the pillars being white
roses aud the caIstone, Of immOrtelles,
bearing the word. Honor
Korup the butcher, has some fine,
juicy. fresh home made hams which
he will sell in slices, chunks OF
whole. Also fine breakfast bacon
and a great variety Of palatable va
rictics.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Hotel Weiser solicits public pat
ronage. First class service ut liberal
rates.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Others who are members of the Delsarlc
class and who will take part in the enter
lainmcut are Misses Minnie Richardson
Mary Harper Linnie Marsh. lIatlie
Smith, AnniS Kilbourn. Linnie Lock-
wood. Pearl Hndman, Flola Hlndman,
Dorothy Lynch, Carrie Richardson. Mag
gie Ashley, Maud Peters, May Freeman,
Kate Galloway, Maud Stacy, Lette Nc
Florence McRDberts, Joey Cald
Admission % cents; reserved seats 30
cents Tickets on sale AT drug store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Sommercamp is looking for bust.
ness on the theory that close profits
make lots of buyers.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
THE SIGMA
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

One copy months 8 70
One copy 6 months, | %
two months 50 90
II not paid within two months from
date of Subscription. s 2 so
Entered in the postoIlice at Weiser us
5econd-class matter.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

CUBA Libre. V
The recent rains have taken the
snow off and the water out of sand
hollow has damaged the Extension
ditch to the amount of five hundred
dollars, rs the result of ranging sheep
in the hills. Such washouts were
unknown before three years ago Y
Charlie Craxeu's hay stack fell on
and killed one calf
Did YOU ever see Jackson's Hole,
Wyoming? Well, that is nothing
in comparison for grandeur to Jack
sons hole on Crystal, caused by waste
water from the mammoth waste ways
of the Extension ditch The miser-
able place should be filled or fenced
out of the road.
Preaching next Sunday at Upper
Crystal schoolhouse by Uncle Sammy
Apologize.
The treasurer of "Hayseed" Club
was victimized by counterfeiters, hav-
ing received a spurious gold five at
the dance Friday night.
Masquerade ball at Upper Crystal
next Friday night DGABoLUs.
February 8, 1897.
Fine family wines, Catawba, Mus
cat, Angelica and other brands at
Dorsett's. For sale by the bottle.
Put up especially for family use.
Come IN and sample it. We still
have the old haywood whisky. Takes
the lead of all brands. Thanking
our patrons and soliciting continu-
ance of their good will.
DoRs EFT & Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Poses Plasuqu.s.
Weiscr opera house, Tuesday evening,
February IL, 1897.
PRoGRAM-PART I.
/. Fancy March.
. Poses from Greek Statuary.
). Piano Soo-first Nulse de Con-
cert. .......l. W ofWick MOOIe
Miss Lorena HiXOn.
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Lover OF My Soul
.. Recital -"Persimmons. Miss Carrie NJ. Seeley
|. The \iobe Group.
- rr,.i >,,,,,. =. The Toilet OF the Bride
q i""''"" 'iO"'"i'S 3. The Death Of Virginia
4. The Dance OF the Muses.
PART II.
/. Eastern Temple Drill
.. Harmonic Poise and Pantomimes,
Miss Marie Boyer
g. Piano -"Tqrentelle, "...... sydney Smith
Miss Lorena HiXon
! , rI min ! Miss Carrie Blue
i 'OoP Ni'i' '''''''''''' Miss Marie Boyer
D. Scarf fantasies.
| , ~. Mrs. !. w. Lapish
o. Due'''' '''' '''' '''' Gee Mrs. Fannie rownlcy
| /. I'm Sight of Home
- mill ,,....- J .. lhe Buds Singing Gaily
l. Auoie"u Nlo"'"n's ! 3. Heavenly Home
/. Farewell to Home.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Try a bottle of Hendricks Botani-
cal Remedy for tile Kidneys, at Jen-
ney g. Waterhouse'
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
To drive away dull care, smoke The

fragrant Supreme Judge Cigar
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
Colored Dress Goods.

High and Low High IN DUAL
ity, Low in Price, is the story of
our counters. A counter full Of
elegant, quickselling costume
fabrics, and store full Of money
saving bargains.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

The Supreme Judge is a delicious
and soothing smoker; few puffs
will drive away the blue devils.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
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 Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

Cheap groceries at Cast Iron Store.
Save money by buying your schoo
supplies at G. q. D. Store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11
Cotton Department.

Conjure up in your mind the
biggest bargain you ever heard of
in cotton goods and it will hardly
equal the drives we arc making in
cotton goods.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

The bargain pendulum is swing
ing in this department., and its
accompanying tick of cheapness
has proved lend enough to attract
a demand that is phenomenal
Look to your wants. We have
everything 70 eat.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

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, n corporation, plaintiff,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-02-11

ions ". AYERS, Attorney Tor PlaintiT.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-02
An Unexpected salute.

A curious incident of the closing
related by n correspondent of Il st.
Louis newspaper. After General
Grant had received General Lees
terms of surrender at ~Appomattox and
accepted them, some one-not General
~Grant-ordered the firing OF a salute
of one hundred guns in token of vic
tory. The salute General Grant quick
ly stopped, as he wished that every
means should be taken to spare the
s%cnsibilities of the brave men who had
surrendered. The proceedings went
on quietly, and the surrender was
completed. All was over, and peace
had succeeded war, when n strange
and irregular fusillade of musketry
was heard from the field of battle.
More than that, the air about the field
was filled with whistling bullets. What
had caused a re-opening of hostilities?
Simply this-the muskets of the Con-
federate soldiers had been allowed TO
remain stacked on the field. So sud
denly had the fighting ceased on the
morning of the 9th of April that thous.
ands of pieces We're left loaded. In
some way the dry spring grass on the
field caught fire, and the blaze ran
amongst the stacked guns. They were
heated to the point of explosion. and
soon the fusilladc began. Most of the
pieces We're pointed upwards, and the
bullets rose until their force was spent
and then fell upon the ground. Others
were pointed at an angle, and sent theil
bullets far. On that spot the ground is
to this day strewn with bullets, and any
II may pick them UP who will. This
vas the only salute which celebrated
the surrender Of Leo
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-02
Russian Justice,

Gen. Van Wahl, chief constable Of the
police of st. Petersburg, when he was
governor at Kietf, received Il visit one
day from Il poor woman. widow of a
police agent who had fallen a victim to
duty. For a long time she had solicited
the pension which was due her. The
head of the police to whom she had ad.
dressed her demand paid no attention to
her plea.
In her distress the widow went to the
governor and told him her story.
"Ah, yes, We'll see what can be done, y
said Gen. Wahl. sit down there aud
write what | tell you" pointing to q
writing-table.
from the governors ictation Il long sup
piication. "Now address it." he said,
'and wait for me in the next ROOM"
A few minutes later the woman was
recalled and the general gave into her
hands u sealed letter saying the while to
her: Take this letter 10 the head
constable, take are not TO open it and
come back to me rs oon as you have q
reply"
A week afterward the woman ap.
peared at the palace again, her pension
had been granted and she thanked the
governor with Joy.
ut is useless to thank me; l am moth
ing i'll the affair" said he. and imme.
diately gave the following order:
"The head of the police at Kieif is dis.
missed from his post aud sent into exile.
The reason: Because he granted a de-
mand after receiving Il sum of money
for SO doing"
Gen. VAIL had. unknown to the won.
an, slipped into her letter a bank note
for 20 roubles, which accounted for her
supplication being granted YouM'.
Companion.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-02
DO Not Speak as They Pass by.

There are two M in Washington
says the Star, who have lost confidence
in each other, and this is why: One Of
them was out shopping the week before
Christmas and in one of the stores she
came across some amazing bargains in
sterling" silver. There were some
charming little aftcr-dinner coffee
spoons in silver, washed with gold. that
really looked So we'll you'd have thought
they cost several dollars each. Thev
were only 4S cents apiece, as it hap
pened, and this Washington WOMB
bought several. One of them she Sc
as u Christmas present to the woms
who is the party of the second part in
this story. The price, As cents, was
plainly marked on the bottom of the
box the spoon was in, so she Just made
the figure ! in front of it, for she said
to herself AZ cents was u r%idiculouslv
low price to pay for it anyway. She
was charmed with her little deceit till
Christmas day arrived, and among her
presents was Il little box from the
woman she had sent the spoon to. She
opened it. There lay an exactly SINH.
lar spoon. She looked ut the bottom OF
the box. The other woman Lad been
shopping, too, for there on the box was
the Ascent mark, with a l in front III
it. They have not met since Christmas,
aud they really don't care whether they
ever meet again.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-02
for his horse, The maid won will reco9p,z.

for his horse, The maid lyon will recognize
her as a stout person suffering under tight
staysl is waiting outside to show yual the
way to the nursery. Au revoir! Stop! 1
should like TO judge of the purity of your
French accent. Say 'aurcvoir' to me. Thank
sou. Weak in her French, Catherine" MIS-.
Presty pronounced, when the door had closed
on the govcrness; but what can you expect,
poor wretch, after such a life as she has led?
Now we are alone, l have a word of advice
tor your private ear. We have much to an
icipate from Miss Westcrtield that is pleas
ant and encouraging. But | don't conceal 1t
ron myself OF from you, We have also some-
Thing to fear?!n
TO tear?" Mrs. Linlev repeated. q don't
understand YOU
Never mind, Catherine, whether YOU I'M
ierstand me or not. / want more intorma-
lion. Tell me what your husband said to
gon about this Young lady,"
Wondering at the demon of curiosity
which appeared To possess her mother, Mrs.
LlnleS obeyed. Listening throughout with
ilie closest attention, Mrs. rrcsty reckoned
up the items of information and pointed the
moral to be drawn from them by worldly ex-
perience.
First obstacle in the way of her moral de-
qelopment, her fatler--tried, found guilty,
and dying in prison. Second obstacle, her
mother-an unnatural wretch who neglected
and deserted her own flesh and blood. Third
obstacle, her mothers sister-being her moth
Ell over again in an aggravated form. PEG
pie who only look at the surface of things
might ask what we gain by investigating
Miss Westeriield's past life. We gain this:
We know what to expectof Miss Westerfield
in the future"
81 for one" Mrs. Linley interposed, Tex
pcct everything thai is rood AMI true.'
CONTINUED next week.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1897-01-02
A Pretty Book Cover.

The covering OF books with chamois,
silk. or fine linen has come to be a
positive art. BY mean of it, 4 paper
bound volume may be transformed
into something rich and dainty by a
pair of clever hands at home. A vol
IN copy of "Old Love Letters was
seen not long ago which had been
charminsly decorated by the outer slip
which was made of what is called
"sad-colored' silk. On it the title had
been embroidered in subdued tints. a
true lovers knot encircled the words.
and from it n few scattered forgct-me-
nots We're dropping. The effect was
exquisite, and yet it was done by no
experienced embroiderer.