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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10
PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
Tender to Be Made Spain Today For
Philippine Islands.

New York, Nov. IA dispatch to
the Herald from Washington says:
SPANS exhaustive argument against
the cessation OF the Philippines to the
United States has had the result of
making the officials all the more de-
termined to take the islands In
stuctions sent to Mr. Day, chairman
of the American commissioners, will
require him and his colleagues to re-
new on Tuesday their demand for
cession of the group to the United
States and they will make in their
communication the first offer of mon
ey in payment for the islands.
1t IS understood that the president
will consult tomorrow with some of
his advisers concerning the amount
TO be named in the American COM
munication, but the sum to be paid
will not under any circumstances ex-
coed the aggregate of the debts con-
tracted by the Spanish government
for improvements in the Philippines.
All military debts and debts contract
ed in the name of other islands, such
as Cuba, will be barred and the Span
ish commissioners will be informed
that they must recognize this fact as
promptly as possible.
The Spanish commissioners have
declared, it is said, that instead of
the United States acquiring the Phil
ippines, this government should pay
their government an indemnity for
the attack on Manila after the peace
protocol had been signed and for the
damage consequently done. Rear
Admiral Dewey's victory in Manila
bay was unimportant and the possess
ion of Cavite during the war was not
such as to give the Americans, the
Spaniards declare, control of the is
lands, and it is claimed, and the
claim is fortified by argument and
many legal presidents, that the
American government has no right
to demand the cesson of the entire
group of l 400 islands when it is
held only such small bit of terri
tory as that at Cavite and controlled
only the bay of Manila.
After the silver question has been
disposed of the commissioners will
consider the determination of claims
which have been filed by Americans
against Spain and by Spaniards against
the United States. 1t was thought
that this government would bond it.
self to satisfy all American claims,
in consideration Of the territory cedeC
to the United States, but this state
ment is incorrect The Spanish com.
missioners have a heavy claim for fill
clustering against the United States
to offset the claims filed by American:
for personal and property injuries
and the question of their disposition
will have to be decided.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

w ANTED-Several Trustworthy Persons in
w this state to manage our business in their
own and nearby counties. II is mainly office
work conducted at home. Salary straight sg00 u
wear and xpcnses--dennito. bonafide, no more. no
less salary. Monthly SO. References. Enclose
sell-addressed stamped envelope, Herbert r.
Hess, Prest., Dept. VI Chicago. iQ-s6
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

WANTED-Several Trustworthy Persons in
w this state to manage our business in their
own and nearby counties 1t is mainly Office
work conducted at home. Salary straight 5000
year and Npenses-dehnite, bonnfde no more no
less salary. Monthly S75. References Enclose
selt-addressed stamped envelope, Herbert f.
Hess Prest., Dept. NJ, Chicago 1926
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10
George Was Married Man.

Here's a curious marriage notice
from Missouri paper, George. \ Mr..
Clay has Just married a Miss Mud"
Happy Clay. He knows that Mud
occasionally dries up" - Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10
She CouIdn,t ForEet It.

Sand what" the visitor asked, did
your new gas stove cost? It's such a
lovely one"
Twenty dollars" Mr.. Wattles an
swered.
"Why, Johnl" exclaimed Mrs. Wat
ties; sit didn't, eitherl You know it
was only $19.9s!" - Chicago Daily
News.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

Helen-Young Softleigh proposed to
me last night. He ought to have known
beforehand that | should refuse him.
Mattie-rm sure he did, dear.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

Karl's Glover Root Tea is pleasant
laxative, Regulates the bowels, purlties
the blood. Clears the complexion. Easy
to make and pleasant TO take 25 cts.
Sold by Weiser Pharmacy.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

"My dear, what induced you to marry
such an extremely young man?"
well, you see, | thought | would be
sure Of being his first love, but"
'But what?"
81 found he had already had an affair
with his nurse. IN. Y. Truth.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10
Bound to Kick.

i've spent s15 putting fly screens
in my doors and windows this season."
grumoled Mr.. Chugwater, land not
blamed fly has come around the
house !"-Chicago Tribune.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

81 don't believe that he was ever at
Klondille."
why? He told straight story"
"Yes. But he tried to borrow a dol
lar from me and he did not offer any
mining stock as security. Town
Tonnes
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10
To Drown Domestic Troubles.

May-You should get him to sign
the pledge before you marry him.
Fay-Why. he doesn't drink
May-No; but he may be tempted to
do so lateri-Up to Date.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

The fine China and other holiday
goods, recently ordered by Cordelle,
have arrived and are now being set
out and attractively displayed in his
store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

Needy Client-If I lose my case, 1
don't see how you are to be paid.
Lawyer-Oh, don't worry about that,
my dear sir. The lawyer on the other
side is my partner.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

"This war has simply ruined me-"
Allows that?"
THE heiress I was counting has got
engaged to n soldier."-Chicago Rec
ord
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

Cure that Cough with Shiloh's Cure
The best Cough Cure. Relieves Group
PROMPTLY. One million bottles sold last
year 40 doses for 25 cts. Sold by Wei
ser Pharmacy
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

In big mass of clear amber dredgcd
was distinctly visible in its interior II
small squirrel-fur, teeth and claws in
tact.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10
Pnt's WY of Thinking.

Cyclist (out wheling)-Pat, why
don't you get wheel and travel as
do?
Pat (out driving)-Phwat's tn use
of wurrukin' loike q horse Pup to
Date.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

Splendid line of holiday goods
china and glassware, etc, will arriv
at Cordelle's next week.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10
"Woodman Ball.

The event of the season will be
the Woodman ball.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

Look out for the Woodman Bal
on Thanksgiving day.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-11-10

Tommie Kelly has oranges lem
ons, bananas, apples and fresh can
dies at the Variety store.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
WANT AMERICAN CONTROL
Spanish and Cuban Residents of Havana
Fear Each Other,

HAVANA, December il, noon, via Key
West Fla, December 16.-The people of
Havana, Spanish and Cuban alike, long for
American occupation, the Cubans because
they live in unrest and fear, the Spanish
residents because they are to stay here
after the Spanish soldiers depart, and they
do not wish the Cubans to become further
embittered.
Gen. Acolas, the military governor of the
province of Havana, IS regarded by the
Cubans as being responsible for the vic
lent conduct Of Individual officers and pri-
Yates. 1t is asserted that the feeling in
Arolas' battalion is that attacks on Cubans
who give the least provocation will not be
punished.
Captain General Castellanos keenly re-
gfets the disorders which have occurred,
and wishes that the last days of Spanish
rule here may be peaceful as he has many
cares to occupy his attention.
The talk among the junior Spanish Off
GERS and priVates is that they ought to
mark their retirement from the island Gy
killing 800 or so of the insurgents. They
may be said to go about with their fingers
on the triggers of their revolvers. and
yearning for trouble
The CubaHS iii byStreets and in the sub
urbs are often insolent, and further trouble
may consequently not be unlikely.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
PLEASED WITH THE MOBILE,
Success of the Efforts to Fit Up ar
Army Transport.

Quartermaster General Ludington is high
ly pleased at the success attending the ef-
fort to provide specially fitted transports
for the army, as shown in the case of the
Mobile, A telegram was received today
from Colonel Durbin, the officer in com
mand of the 800 troops on the Mobile an
nouncing the arrival of the ship at Havana
and saying: Delightful trip. Service am
pie. Administration perfect"
Another telegram came from Colonel
Reid, the commlssary officer, as follows:
''HAVANA, 10Th.
very SucceSSful voyage. have caDIed
the quartermaster general recommending
necessary additions 10 be made to the COM
uissaTy department"
The Mobne is the first of ne government
transports to be specially fitted out for the
transportation OF troops, the government
bel-.g obliged during ---e war to take freight
steamers and otner craft never des. .gneq Tor
sucn use. BY remodenng the INSIDE ar
rahSement OF one of the largest of these at
cost of about S1uo.UUp the War Depart
ment now possesses transport capable of
carrying twice as many troops as sne couud
ACCOMMODATE before, While auordng much
more room tor eacn solder Her sister
snip is now at Cramps being fitted out as
was the Mobile. and the two ships will
probably be sent to Manila via Suez, about
the hrst of the year
Evening star., 1898-12-16
NO HOPE FOR RECIPROCITY.
Members of Joint Commission Cannot
reach an Agreement.

The American and Canadian commission
ers held a very brief joint session this
morning. after which both sides held long
separate meetings. 1T is now understood
that the holiday adjournment will be not
later than Monday or Tuesday of next
week, and that the commission will resume
its meetings the first or second week in
January.
1t is generally considered that there is no
present hope of an agreement on a reci-
pTocity clause. and whatever has been ten
tatively arranged will have to be, in a
measure, recast in case a treaty covering
the other points in dispute is signed. 1t IS
the signature of this measure which will
bring the commissioners together after the
holidays.
1t is thought that the post-holiday ses-
sion Will be brief. The Canadian pariia-
ment usually meets early in January but
there is some talk this year of it's being de-
layed till early in February. The presence
OF the Canadian commissioners is naces-
sary for the conduct of business in the
dominion parliament, and as soon as they
can wind up their business in Washington
they will naturally hasten home to start
the wheels of government in motion.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
GOVERNMENT OF HAWAII.
The Comm missiOn Bill Considered by
the Foreign Relations Committee.


The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions made some progress today with the
bill reported by the Hawaiian commission
for the government of the Hawaiian Isl
ands, but adjourned until next Monday
without completing the work.
Senator Turpe has suggested a great
many verbal technical amendments which
are not generally important in themselves,
but all of which require discussion on ac-
count of their possible bearing Many of
the suggestions relate to the gramma teal
construction of the bill and others to the
details of the law itself, and a number of
his suggestions on these lines have been
adopted. The most material change made
today is one striking out the provision of
the commission bill which empowers the
supreme court of the territory to pass upon
the elections of members of the legislature
and imposing this duty upon the territorial
senate and house. Senators TurDie and
Mills both made strenuous objection to the
provision as reported by the commission,
on the ground that it was contrary to the
American method and an innovation which
should not be encouraged The supporters
of the commission report yielded after some
controversy, to save time and promote the
progress of the measure.
Judge Frear of the commission, and a
member of the Hawaiian supreme court, sat
with the committee today in an advisory
capa city.
The House committee on merchant ma
rine and fisheries today ordered a favor
CATION laws of the United States to the
Hawaiian Islands. Chairman Payne was
instructed to call the bill up at the first
opportunity.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
TO SERVE AT MANILA,
Orders Issued for Five Regiments of
Regulars to Prepare.

Orders were today issued for the immedi-
ate preparation of the following named
regiments of regular infantry for service
in the Philippines:
Twelfth, at Jefferson barracks; 22d, at
Fort Crook, Neb.; Sd, at Fort Smelling,
Mimi: 18th, at Columbus barracks. Ohio,
and 4th, at Fort Sheridan, Ill.
In each case the order states that the
date of embarkation and point of sailing
have not yet been decided and depend upon
the transportation facilities which may be-
come available.
1T is impossible" the order reads "to
state the duration of the tour of service OF
this character a the present time but
preparations shou q be made with a view Ia
at least two or three years service before
returning TO the United States. 1t is not
the intention of the department to send
any wagon transportation
Evening star., 1898-12-16
RUSSIA TO BUY GUNS.
Notwithstanding the Cznr's Wish for
Disarmament.

Notwithstanding the czars apparent de-
sire for the disarmament of nations in the
interest of peace, it appears that the Rus
sian government recently contracted a loan
of s55,5l2OOO in France to be used in re-
placing her artillery with rapid firing small
cahber guns. This information comes to
the State Department from Consul General
Holloway at st. Petersburg. He says, fur
ther, that the trials by experts have been
concluded, and the report is said to be in
favor OF the manufacture, of q gun embrace
ing the best points of a number tested. AS
5000 guns Will be required within the next
two years, ard Russia will not be able to
manufacture that number, contracts will
be made with foreign firms to furnish the
remainder
Evening star., 1898-12-16
TO ADMIT CONFEDERATES.
Representative RiXey's Bill Regard
ing Soldiers Homes.

Representative RiXey of Virginia today
introduced bill for the admission of con-
federate as well as Union soldiers to all
soldiers homes and such institutions
maintained by the government. Although
somewhat in line with the Presidents sug-
gestion in his speech at Atlanta, this re-
ferred to government care for confederate
cemeteries. whereas the Rfxey bill refers
to living ex-confederates who are manned,
crippled or needy" The text of the bill fol-
lows:
THAT after the passage of this act all
soldiers homes and other institutions main
tanned by the government for the MANNED,
crippled and needy soldiers and sailors of
the United States shall be open to all
soldiers ard sailors of the civfl war of
1S61-G5 upon the same terms and without
discrimination to whether they were en-
listed upon the side of the Union or the
confederacy."
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Findings in the Hanscom Case

Lieutenant Knapp. judge advocate of the
court-martial which tried Constructor Han
scom in Philadelphia on charges of making
false vouchers and neglect of duty, has re-
turned to Washington. bringing with him
the findings of the court-martial The ma
pers viii be examined with a view to con-
firming their regularity by. the Judge ad-
vocate general. and will then be held to
await the return of Secretary Long. Mean
while the nature Of the verdict remains an
official secret.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
SLOAN'S SALES.
A Notable Feature of Life in Tni.
City.

One of the institutions of the city is
Sloan's auction room, 1907 street north
west, as here are to be met on occasions
representatives of the diplomatic corps, the
army and navy and prominent private cit
liens. Here have been held some of the
notable sales that have taken place in the
past, and on Monday, at IL am, will be
commenced the sale of the fine furniture
from the residence of Colonel Specht, 1022
Vermont avenue. who is going abroad. Peo-
ple who never think of attending auctions
go to Sloan's, not only because they can
find there articles which are to be had no.
where else. but because they have conf
dence in the fair dealing and integrity of
the house. Mr.. Sloan has recently finished
the sale of the effects in the Pollok house,
which makes an addition to the list of
notable events of the sort that he has had
in charge.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
MAY FILE INDEMNITY BONDS.
Object of a Bill to Relieve TranspOr
tatiOn Companies.

The House committee on the judiciary
today ordered favorable report on bill
to authorize transpor alton companies to
file indemnity bonds in certain cases. The
bill is designed TO relieve steamship and
transportation companies. steamer
lo AIDED with freight and passengers may be
detained, FOR instance, on legal process
issued on behalf of a claimant. This fire.
quently forces a settlement from the COM
pany, and amounts in many cases to abso-
Lutte blackmail. The bill nables a steam
ship or other transportation company in
such cases to file an indemnity bond.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
TO LIE OUT IN THE HARaOR
Transports AZ Havana Take Sanitary
Precautions.

Upon the advice of the health officer at
Havana, General Humphrey, chief quar-
termaster at that place, has orQered the
two govei nment transports MinneWaSka
and Roumania to leave their docks and lie
out in the harbor 1t is SAID that it is dam
gerous to health to permit Il ship to lie in
the positions they occupied for more than
d day, so the government will adopt the
plan of keeping the transports out in the
stream and landing their cargoeS by means
of lighters brought aIongS.de. 1nlS must
continue until the 10Th of February, by
which time the contractor for building the
warehouses at TrIScornla, across the bay
from Havana, but directly connected now
by rail, viii have competed his work and
the government ships can uiscnarge direct
ly into the warehouses and On The trains.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

81 can sell goods without ndyer-
tfsfnR," say one class of business
men--sO-cRlled. So they can get
from Washington To Baltimore by
riding a horse or going afoot, hut
the man who takes the cars can
get there great deal quicker and
much more easily. Advertising ts
TO any kind of business exactly
what the railway Is i'm transport
tation. Ii does the job quicker and
easier. And, compared with
other newspapers. In thnt respect.
The Star is lightning express
train.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
CHARGES AGAINST MIR. HANNA.

Referred to u Committee ComprisinG z
Senators Hoar, spoOner and TurIey.
At meeting of the Senate committee on
privileges and elections today the charge of
bribery against Senator Hanna, made by
the Ohio state senate, in connection with
the senator's election to his present term of
office, was briefly discussed and referred to
a subcommittee consisting of Senators
Hoar, Spooner and 1urley. The Subcom-
mittee will investigate the question and
practically decide how far 1t is necessary to
go into the matter. The charges were filed
during the last session of Congress and
have not been pressed by their authors.
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Col. Rarker's Command at Tunas.
Colonel Barker reported to the War De-
partment today the arrival yesterday of the
troops under his command at Tunas and
their location in most desirable camp
Transportation facilities, however, are not
yet good.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
FOR WORK OF CHARITIES.
Donations Made in Response to Ap-
peal of Comm tees.

The treasurer of the Citizens' Relief AS
ISOLATION has received the following con-
tributions in response to the appeal issued
by the finance committees of the Citizens
Relief Association and the Associated
Charities for funds for the relief of the
poor: Mrs. James Lowndes, s25: Mrs. Chas.
r. Sprague, jr., $25; Clarence A. Branden-
burg. 30 Judge c. C. Cole, so: James E.
E1tch, SO; S. r. Franklin. So; Mrs. w. O.
cunningham, $40; Mex, $40; Nathan r.
Cooper, 81; total S12U
Evening star., 1898-12-16
NEW TREATY WITH MEXICO.
Extradition Agreement Between the
Two RepubIics Seems Assured.

Two Republics Seems Assured. ,
MEXICO CITY, December 16-The for
eign relations department is preparing a
draft of an extradition treaty with the
United States, which will be forwarded to
Washington to Ambassador Romero. who
will negotiate it with Secretary Hay
The treaty contains retroactive clause
making 1t apply to fugitives from justice
during the period elapsing between now
and the signing of the new treaty The
Mexican government is disposed to make
very liberal treaty.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
GYPSUM KING IN DOCK.
Special Order From Danish Govern
Ment for the Privilege.

ST THOMAS. West indies, December 16
The United States quartermasters steam
er Gypsum King which arrived here on
"Wednesday last from Porto Rico in order
to be docked and which was prevented
from so doing by the Danish government
officials. who took the ground TINT it would
be violation of the neutrality laws to
permit her to do SO, has now been per-
mitted TO deck by orders cabled from the
authorities at Copenhagen.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
To Redeem Certain Local Certincafe..

TO hEueF" tertaih LocaI Certihcates
Mr.. Sturtevant has introduced a bill in
the House to redeem certain outstanding
certificates issued by the board of audi,
and public works of the District Of Column
bia.
Evening star., 1898-12-16
Booker washington's Speech.

TCSKEGEE. Ala, December I6-The
presidential party arrived kere at o'clock
this morning, and was met by the mayor
and towp council, The trip from Atlanta
was without incident The party entered
carriages and was driven 10 Booker T.
Washington's School. where the original
program was carried cut.
In welcoming the party, Mr.. Washington
Continued on Second PagsD
Evening star., 1898-12-16

Continued on Second Page.)
The age-herald., 1898-02-02
AIabama's Gateway.

The Decatur Herald prints and the Com mercial club of New Decatur sends out pamphlet concerning Morgan county in general and the two Decaturs in partic- uiar. that is credit to the whole state. It is directed to the seekers of new homes The adaptability of the fertile Tennessee valley to small farming, to fruit raising, to the rearing of fine stock, are all fairly and clearly set forth in its pages. The timber wealth of the county, Is also described; it's climate. healthfulness. and transportation facilities are appropriately mentioned Morgan county was considered the banner agricultural district of the state before the war, and the suggestion is made that progressive farmers can again make 1t attractive and productive. Some are. al- ready located, and more are coming.
 The two Decaturs now have population of 5000 largely the growth of ten years; largely, too, the result of manufacturing. The great shops of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, the extensive tanneries, the car building works, and a variety of lesser factories have made the two towns busy and prosperous centers of industry. The railroad shops afford em- ployment to 900 men, and the tanneries to nearly as many more. The latter own a fine steamboat that is exclusively employed in transporting materials and products be- tween the tanneries and Cincinnati.
 The twin towns thus have the advan- tages of fertile farming section and of active industries, and of a river that af- lords an outlet to the central markets of the country. This river affords pictur- esque scenery as well, the well known Muscle Shoals being near at hand. The prosperity of both county and towns Is thus well assured, and the Commercial club of New Decatur has presented in a timely and creditable manner their many advantages.