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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

Mayor Orders Flags Half-Masted.
 Mayor Phelan ordered the flags or the City Hall to be placed at half-mast yesterday in token of the city's regret at the death of the brave sailors who went down in the ill-fated Maine
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

There clergyman in Long Island village who suf- fered from dyspepsia such that positively seemed though his sound however only stomach trouble and had nothing do with the mind Being convinced of this of his pahioners lady presented him with small quantity of Rpans Tabues and the relief he ex perenced that all congregation noticed improve ment now although salary sma this clergyman and portion of it keeping the medicine closet with suitable supply of Rpans Tabules Doubtless there many what has been thought heres was in fact nothing than dyspepsia and Rpans Iabules cure dyspepsia One gives relief.
 >">" sIo Fons sLsAfs sozzD
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
Clinkers

In the grate put out the fire Dead tissue clogs and poisons the body It must be expelled by skin, bowels. kid neys and lungs or the first slight sick ness will soon develop into very serious matter. A cold checks the action oi these organs. They need that health full stimuIant,
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
THIS IS THE LAST DAY.

THE CALLS great offer Of "Scrib- ner's History of tbe UDited States" at over 40 per cent discount from the reg uor price closes to-day Remember. you will never have unotber opportunity to buy at so low price. Only $l.5O dowD balance $2.OO per Dontb for months; bolf morocco, $2.OO down and $500 per Dontb for Dontbs
 ExomiDe the work otrooD 1908 Claus Spreckels BuildiDg
 Special Notice to 0ut-Of- Town Readers.
 We will accept orders dated not later thoD February 22 Full sets sent on approval free of expeDse. Stote binding preferred.
 THE CALL HISTORY DEPARTMENT.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Feb. F, 1898. Day. Washington: Archbishop Saens expresses sympathy for Maine disaster.
 HYATT.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
DESTROYED BY DESIGN.

in or out, 1t will be easy to determine if a torpedo was exploded under her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

Legation of the Republic of Hayti.
 Secretary of State: The news of the sad accident which has befallen the Maine has deeply touched me. and l beg pathy with the families of the unfortun- ate victims. My Government cannot fail to feel deep concern on account of the loss which the United States has just ex- perienced Be pleased to accept. MT Sec retary of State, the assurances of my highest consideration. J. N. LEGER.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
MAGAZINE
 EXPLOSION
 UNLIKELY
Chief Engineer Jones Tells of the Precautions to Guard Explosives
 on a Warship.

renewing to you. MT. Secretary, the as- surances of my highest consideration.
 LOUIS F. COREA.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

BERLIN, Feb. IT. 1888. President United States, Washington: Let me express my sincere sympathy to you and your country at the terrible loss of the Maine and the death of so many brave officers and men of your navy
 WILLIAM IT
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

Ribbons will be used than this spring-dresses will be trimmed with them-the model hats from Paris almost entirely trimmed with the-Sashes high favor-Fringed Scarfs for the neck.
 We opened three of Spring Ribbons Wednesday which included beautiful Jacquard Bayaderes in stripes and pads choice Gauge Ribbons for trimmings milnery-Frst showing to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

LONDON, Feb. r. Sherman. Secretary. Washington: The First Lord of the Admiralty requests me to express admiralty's and his personal sym pathy with our Government and navy in the loss of the Maine. Various members of the diplomatic body, including Spanish Ambassador, have expressed regret
 WHITE.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18

tral America.
 Secretary of State: have received in- structions from the Diet of the Greater Republic of Central America to inform the Supreme Government of the United States of America, through your Excel iency, that both 1t and the Governments of the States which compose that repub- disaster which befell the Maine night be- fore last in the port of Havana. In obey ing these instructions, I take pleasure In
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19
The SIGNAL recently printed fe W

The SIGNAL recently printed few
remarks in regard to women council
men. 1t is understood that the la
dies of Caldwell honored the SIGNAL
with much rcd hot discussion of its
remarks, but eventually took the lau-
rel from our brow by declaring that
the article was never written here,
but was produced by the united
brains of II certain Caldwell circle
and sent here for production in the
SIGNAL, so that it might then be
copied hack INTO the Caldwell Record
(where 1t did appear credited to the
SIGNAD without that paper having
to shoulder the weight Of its author
ship. We feel duly discouraged at
the charge OF having to import Can
yon county material for our editorial
columns, but elated at the wav So
NAL words are enshrined in the hearts
OF Caldwell ladies, for, condemn ns
rs they may, we are informed that
after the ladies OF the Canyon coun-
ty capital had read the SIGNALS re-
marks, every man OF them clamored
for election AS AZ member OF the city
council.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

Ia response to a telegram from the
New York Journal asking Gov.
Steunenberg to send an expression OF
appreciation on behalf OF Idaho on
the heroism of Commodore Dewey
and crew at the bombardng of Ma
nills, the governor replied to the
Journal as follows:
Idaho recognizes the gallantry display
ell by Admiral Dewey aud the officers aud
men OF his fleet in the recent naval en-
gagement NJ Manila. The breast OF ev-
cry ldahoan swells with pride aud rxuta-
ton ut the bravery there displayed aud
confirms the former opinion that Amer-
eau sailors are second to none in the world.
This victory will inspire not only our
naval forces but also the land forces OF
the United States to greater deeds OF hero
Ism, II such thing be possible"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

The SIGNAL must apologize TO Rees
Davis for some remarks in these col
umns recently on an extract from the
Caldwell Tribune. We understand
j. II. harrison is now editorial
muck-a-muck of the Tribune-this
fully explains the ELUSIVE editorial
boquets the Tribune has recently
been throwing at the chairman of the
gold bug state central committee of
Idaho
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

To those not posted on naval ex-
pressions, and that u eknot" may be
understood, the following will illus
trate: The United States torpedo
boat Foote is wonder of construc-
ton. Although OF hut 142 ton dis
placement she has 2, 900 horse power
and can run 344 knots an hour. A
marine knot is 6086 feet The speed
OF the Foote AS measured by the or
binary mile is about 38 miles an
hour
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19
LOCAL NEWS.


Xix predix heavy rains the rest of
the month.
New sign on the front of the West
lake House.
Call at Mines. Johnston and Drake
for Leghorn Hats.
A marriage license was issued
Tuesday to Chris Reninger and Miss
Phebe Kelley, both of Weiser-
Isaac Leighton, of Crane, has pur-
chased Of Mrs. Beswick, the property
occupied by Waterhouse.
Beck Tenney has installed soda
fountain in the drug store, where the
thirsty will find relief at all times.
N. f. Kimball and wife are at
Moscow attending the G.. A. r En-
campment E. Barbour also went
from Weiser.
Geo. Hartley, of Weiser, and State
Auditor Anderson attended the Peo-
pies Party committee meeting at
Salubria Monday.
Nelson Riggs will open harness
shop at Vale, Oregon. Riggs & Ger
wick of Weiser are starting him out
G. T. Williams has put up brick
Office on the south end of his Eoff
street lot and has rented the same to
Oliphant & Stearns.
Dr. w f. Bartlett, late of Belle
Plain, Kansas, is in Weiser on his
way to Warren, where he will locate
for the practice of his profession.
The Baptist Indies prepared the
Masonic banquet Monday night They
had provided so abundantly that it
was necessary to givea public supper
the following evening to dispose of
the provender.
st. Clair, the Long valley murder
er, who was sentenced to he hung ut
Idaho city, took an appeal to the Su
preme court That court has sus-
tanned the lower court and refused
the appeal. st Clair must hang.
New subscribers this week are H
NJ. StCyr, Lardo; f e Clark. Mead
ows; S g. Spicer Warren; II Beier,
Meadows. NJ b. Lane. Council;
Mary f. Galloway, Lewiston. Re-
newals are S. G. Hale, N. T. Kim
ball, Weiser.
r The Idaho volunteers were given
IN ovation rs they passed through
Weiser today. Everybody was at
the train and the ladies brought grub
baskets for the Observation-Disclosures that
they won't get in the course Of regular
army fare.
The government at Washington is
informed that 100, 900 Cubans would
join the insurgent forces and fight
Spain in Cuba if they had arms, am
mention and supplies, and these the
United States is asked to furnish and
probably comply
PS A heavy rain last Sunday night
was gladly welcomed in the land of
Weiser. For over sixty days not q
drop TO speak of had fallen and this
fat and lovely vale was just begin
ming to get little parched outside of
irrigated areas.
L A
" The Washington county boys who
were with the Idaho volunteers pass
ing through Weiser today on their
way to humble the naughty Span
lard, are: E. f. Harper, T. W Bar
ton, 7. E. Chidsey, j. W. Jeffrevs,
K. j. Patch, William Cutting, j. L.
Pope, e. L. Hit, A. L. Price, 0.
B. Jones, and R. L. Lansdon.
DR., and Mrs. Waterhouse and chill
dren, and Mrs Beswick took their
depsrture Tuesday for st Louis.
The Weiser masons gave them a
parting reception on Monday even
ing The masons and their families
gathered at the lodge room at $50
and after an hours social intercourse
repaired downstairs where a substan-
tial banquet was spread, and where
all enjoyed themselves fully. On
Monday afternoon Mrs. Louis Som
mers held a reception at her house in
honor of Mrs. Waterhouse.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

The enterprising Salt Lake Tribune
furnishes its Idaho patrons with an
evening edition printed at 1870, and
leaving Salt Lake at $50, which
reaches Weiser the next day Mt noon
and contains the same news obtained
in the Statesman ON the same train,
OF nearly so.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19
Meeting.

At the Opera House tomorrow
(Friday) night on the celebration
question. If you want to celebrate
this Fourth be sure and come out
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

RANCH For SALE. fine farm of
100 acres on Mann creek, improve
ments. orchard, alfalfa meadow, etc. =,
at bargain. Call at ibis office or
write.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

The bloodsuckers of the country
can see no solution Of the war ques-
ton except through interest bearing
gold bonds
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

Carpets for cottage or mansion at
Cordelles.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19
An Endless Line

OF Canned Goods, Fancy and
Staple Groceries, as well as high-grade
but acknowledgement Table Delicacies,
may be found at our store
The volume of our business enables us
to carry a complete stock always, and to
sell at prices which yield very little profit
on each sale, but in the aggregate make
very respectable showing.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19
Old Maids Convention.

Weiser was stormed last Saturday
by good Payette people who came
down to take part or lend moral sup
port to the performance which was to
be given in the evening. The enter
tainnent was well attended and thor
oughly enjoyed, Payette talent being
displayed to excellent advantage
The first part of the program, "The
Champion Of her Sex, WAS farce
taken from life under the direction
of persons having life long expert
ence with the woman's right move
ment.
The old maids next appeared and
we're SO natural that the comedy
could be easily laken for continue
ton Of the first subject The audi
ence we're kept in roars OF laughter
and local hits, which were plentiful,
were fully appreciated. The talent
ed ladies Of Payette need not he men
toned in detail, suffice it to say that
their visit was success and it is
hoped they will come again. A. B
Moss, as Prof Makeover, on his en-
trance, was received with a roof rails
er-but A. b. handed us So and
asked not to be mentioned to any ex-
tent.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

Mrs. Frank Hopkins will make ice
cream in quantities on order. Price
according to quality
Go to Opp & Davis for 3 B A
Shscp Shears
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

Hats at 81 and upward at Mrs
Curtis. More new goods arriving
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

pOnuIist CantraI Comnittaa Maafino
o''oe 0'"s
The Populist party Central COM
mittee met Mt Salubrin last Monday
,,,rs,,,,t 10 eli h., ,d..;.
:,
". otiey An enthusiastic ana h'rS
monious meeting was had and after
transactinu business the following
resolutions mora odoo,ad.
w.
"ere"s' we ueeni tne nhanciai qurs-
l'ou .ne pa."inoun. issue before the
nieric"', peoPe' hnu III view OF ,he TACT
.n". .ne eopie purity WAS tne hrst par
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

When calling for any of these letters
please say advertised.
w. w. PRrrcHErr p. NJ.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-05-19

Advertised Letters
Remaining uncalled for in the Wciser
postoifice for the week ending May IA, 9S.
Ball Chat Crammer Lewis
Feagon Mr. Slrachau K w
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Funeral Of Harry II. Winters Was Very
Largely Attended -- Moran.Golden
Nuptlals at ST. Mary's Church.

The funeral of the late Harry II.
Winters, probably the largest ever
held in this place, occurred from the
residence on Blakely street yesterday
afternoon. The remains laid in a beau
tiful coffin, upon and about which was
spread a profusion of beautiful flowers
One design which deserves special men
ton was a wheel with a missing spoke
presented by the members of the Dun
more Electric Light, Heat and Power
company, symboizing that he was
missed by his associates in business.
Rev. w. Il. Gibbons, assisted by Rev
Mr.. O'Neil conducted the services. A
qusrtette composed of Mrs. Simpson,
Miss Thomas, Thomas Thomas and
Mr.. Halleck, sang several funeral odes.
At the conclusion of'the services Rev.
Mr.. Gibbons delivered an expressive
ADDRESS, in which he made fitting ref
erence to the character of the deceased
and offered consolation to the afflicted
friends.
The societies, knights of Malta and
Junior Order United American Mechan-
les, of which the deceased was a men,
ber attended in a body. The pallbear-
ers were: Charles Boyd, George Nye
and John Simpson. of the Knights of
Malta and Charles Sloat, William Pow
ell and George Cummings, of the Ju-
nior Order United American Mechan-
les. The flower bearers were Harry
Smith, Robert Mcmillan, Walter Smith,
A. C. Mitchell, Frank Filler and Dan
Brink. Interment was made at Dun
more cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
WHEELMEN MEET.

The members Of the Electric City
Wheelmen's club held a regular meet
ing last evening at their club house.
President w. s. Mears presided. One
new member Sam McCracken, was
added to the roll. Nominations for Off
GERS for the ensuing term were made
and the election will take place at the
next regular meeting. There are sew
eral candidates for each office The
committee of arrangements for the
clubs coming benefit concert reported
the sale of 800 tickets thus far. The
concert will be given at the jackson
Street Baptist church, May ., and Low
ctts Boston Stars will appear.
The committee, comprising Sam
Lewis. jr., c. w. Bertine, Guy Relph,
David Owens and T.. c.. Peters, are
leaving no stone unturned to insure
success \ committee comprising j.
Roberts. Art Stover and Duncan Hall
were appointed to arrange for a club
uniform. At the conclusion of the bust
ness session the members enjoyed
cigars. provided by President w. S.
MeaTS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
BRIEF PARAGRAPHS.

Mrs. James Cranston, of Grove street,
is seriously i'll with pleurisy.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Dudley Street Baptist church, will
give a musical and graphophone en-
tertainment at the church tonight.
Admission, adults, 25 cents; children,
Is cents.
Mr.. Bittenbender, of Sport HILL was
quite seriously injured while shooting
clay pigeons Saturday afternoon. 1t
seems he had overcharged the gun, so
that when he fired the gun burst
the barrel striking him on the head
and knocking him senseless. He was
unconscious for two hours.
Miss Kate Malta died at her home
on Sport Hill late Monday night. The
funeral announcement will be made
later.
The senior and Junior classes of the
high school devoted yesterday after
noon to rehearsing the juniors for the
entertainment the latter part Of this
month, and the seniors for their class
day exercises.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
NTBS OF NEWS,

Rcv. and Mrs J l.. Race will leave
this morning for Norwich. n. Y, to at
tend the Wyoming conference. During
their stay here, they will stop at the
Palmer house.
Peter Kcll and family. who resided
at 620 Birch street, left for New York
yesterday, and today they will sail for
Germany. They will reside in the town
Of Allabaugh.
Mrs. William Luther, wife of Rar.
William Luther. of New Haven, Conn,
and her children, are visiting Mt the
home of Mrs. SChank, of Cedar ave-
nuc.
Tim sullivan. Thomas Folan. James
Hurley and VIII Fennesscy, have re-
turned from Wilkes Barre.
Iohn A. Gordon. the barber, made a
business trip to Lake Ariel yesterday.
John Lewart, of Willow street, has
returned from a visit to Wilkes Barre,
\ meeting has been called for the
Fourteen Friends Thursday night, at
Hotel Best.
John Green. of Cayles grocery, is
visiting his home in Binghamton.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Bernard
Mcbride will occur this morning, and
at 9 o'clock the cortoge will move from
her re idenco. 72O stone avenue, to st.
Peters cathedral
James Duffy, of 429 Fig street, had his
left collar bone broken yesterday by
being furcibly thrown to the ground by
two companions, who were playing. DR..
Reeser was sent for and set the dislo-
cation.
a large crowd was in attendance at
the performance given by the Chicago
Comedy company i'm Germania hall last
night. Many good specialties were in
tloduCed ard well received.
At meeting last night of the lady
friends Of the Fourteen Friends their
arrangements for the coming banquet
of that club were completed.
The Blessed Virgin sOdality of st.
Johns church held Il meeting last night
and much of the detail work of the
suppers to be conducted by the young
women. April 2G and y, was attended
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
TOBY WOULD NOT REFUND.

A bonnet caused considerable
amount Of furror last evening in Alder
man Fiddler's office. Mrs. Michael
Reap, the prosecutriX in the case, av-
erred that in the latter part of the
month Of March, she visited the milli-
merry store conducted by c, l.. Toby, in
the central city. While there she es.
pied a bonnet which satisfied her fancy.
She purchased it for S2.0O. She claimed
that they entered into an agreement
that If it did not suit she could reurn
it and get her money refunded.
After several days had elapsed Mrs.
Reap decided that she could not become
rcconciled to the bonnet, and made a
demand on Toby for the return of the
money given them. This was refused
and at the hearing he emphatically de-
MED any knowledge of the agreement
alleged to have ben made by him with
Mrs Reap. The alderman reserved his
decision in the case until April 49,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
BENORE-MORGAN NUPTIALs.

MISS Sadie, the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Morgan, was united
IN marriage to William Arthur
Eenore, Of Scranton street last
evening at the residence of the
brides parents, 1121 Eynon street
The ceremony was witnessed by many
or the relatives and friends of the con-
tracing parties.
At $50 oclOckas Miss Margaret Phil.
lips played the wedding march from I,o-
hengrin, the bridal couple. attended bv
Miss Rachel Williams as bridesmaid
and W. c. Williams as groomsman
proceeded into the parlor. There. be-
meath an arch of smilax and roses.
with background of palms arranged
by Clark, the ceremony was performed
by Rev. H. II, Harris, d. d., of Taylor.
While this occurred, Prof. Rosser softly
played an appropriate piece Of music.
and at its conclusion he rendered Men
delssohn's wedding march. Professor
Silas Prosser also played.
The bride was gowned i'm a costume
of white Organde over while silk and
carried white bridal roses. Miss Will
liams looked charming in a pretty gown
or white organdie over yellow silk, and
carried yellow roses.
Congratulations rendered. the guests
partook of a sumptuous post-nuptial
rcpast prepared by Cateress Mrs. Conner
Price, and later Mr., and Mrs. Bcnore
departed via the 80 Delaware, Laclla-
wanna and Western train for New
York city and other points of interest
on their wedding tour Upon their re-
turn they will reside In their newly
furnished home at 429 South Main ave-
nue., Both are among the best known
or West Scranton young people Mrs.
Benore is possessed of many endear-
ing qualifications and popular among
the young people of the First Welsh
Baptist church Mr.. Benore is young
man Of eXceptionable business ability,
being associated with his father John
Benore, in the firm of Benore & Son,
lumber merchants.
The guests present were: Mr. and
Mrs. John Benore, Mr.. and Mrs. George
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
MINooKA.

The Township Board of inquiry met
Monday evening TO audit the SupCrNi'
surs account. Mr.. Toole's list of eXpen-
dituras was the only one in evidence,
ana after careful scrutiny tn" board
decided to pigeon-hole it To await the
report If ToOle's colleague.
Miss Anna LaffeY, of this place. and
JOHN j. Connors. Of Taylor, we're mar
ried at ST. Joseph's church yesterday
afternoon by Rev Father CDrmody.
Miss Mary Nee acted as bridesmaid.
John Davis, Of Scranton, attended the
groom. After the ceremony a reception
was served at the home of the brides
mother. Mr. and Mrs. ConnOrs were
the recipients of many useful pre-
sents.
The funeral of the late Mary Walsh
took place yesterday afternoon. In
termcnt was made in Minooka Catholic
cemetery.
The School board meets this after
noon. Teachers viii receive their
monthly stipend.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
MORAN-GOLDEN WEDDING.

Miss Mary Golden, daughter of Mrs
Patrick Golden, of Chestnut street
Dunmore, was married to John Moran
at St Marys church yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock,/in the presence of
many relatives and friends.
The bridal couple, attended by Miss
b. Norton as bridesmaid and John D.
Gilmartin as grOomsman. were met at
the sanctuary by Rev. NJ. ]. Millane,
who performed the ceremony. Prof.
Sullivan played the wedding marches.
The bride was attired in a gown of
white organdie over white silk, and
carried white roses. The bridesmaid
was gowned in a pretty costume of
similar material, and carried tea-roses.
The ushers We're John Horan, Michael
Golden, Thomas Taylor and John
Moran.
A reception followed the ceremony, at
the brides residence, and later Mr.. and
Mrs. Moran left for a wedding tour to
Philadelphia. Upon their return they
will reside in newly furnished home
on Chestnut street.