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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23
THE HOUSE DIVIDED.

cordial and the exchange of cigars and
raisins and laundry soap continued.
In time, however the likes and dis
likes OF the families began to jar. Some
times Mr.. Lyke and his family would be
tired and retire early. only t. have
their nerves jump in tune to "There'll
Be Hot Time in the Old Town To-
Night" my Gal Is High Bon Lady,
And in time, too, there came gentle sug-
gestions that early hours and much
quiet were best for city dwellers who
were seeking rest and health in the
country. On the other hand. there were
as covert suggestions that there was no
need for persons to be mummies simply
because they were in the rural dis
trcts.
The rag-time melodies continued to
make the shore of Fox lake echo and
the Lykes continued to retire early
and court elusive Morpheus or seek the
substance Of Fox Martyrs at dis
lance Of Is feet from rousing chorus,
accompanied by piano that was work
ing overtime.
The thread broke at last and The at
mosphcre about the Maypole-Lyke cot
tage became such that the icr house
went into disuse. II either side wished
to have ice cream or sherbet for Sun
day dinner II simply set the mixed in
gradients on the front porch and in
fve minutes the stuff was ready for the
table.
Last season Mr.. Maypole and his fam-
lily left the cottage for the sole use of
the Lykes. They spent the hot
months elsewhere. The alderman
thought long over the proposition. and,
as shrewd business man. came to the
conclusion that II was poor policy to
have vacant property on his hands.
Under this train of thought a result
was soon reached. and the next day a
local carpentcrinR firm SEM a force OF
men TO Fox lake with full kit of tools.
The carpenters waited until the -rnv
dawn appeared and then they mounted
- roof OF the mutual cottage.
They began 70 saw Rim, rip, went
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

the blades, and they did not stop until
they had made halves Of the structure
from roof peak to basement. Then they
began on the barn. That was divided,
and the icehouse and chicken coop SUI
fered like fate. Not hairs breadth
from the center of the building did the
carpeters digress. The alderman was a
fair man and he only wanted his half.
Every movable thing on the place was
sawed in two before the workmen
ceased their labors.
The halves have been moved a few
feet apart and sided up, and now the
Lykes and the Maypoles occupy their
several portions in peace. The ice
cream can still be made by placing the
cream between the halves of the cot
tage, and the piano continues to &C
company a chorus of healthy young
voices in "On the Banks of the Wabash
and "Mistah Johnson, Tu'n Me Loose"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23
DIVIDED THE HOUSE.
Case Of Even-Handed Justice In the
Fox Lake Resort Region.
Complete and Accurate Details of N
ARair which IL Often Read About,
Bat Which Does Not De-
cur Often.

According to an enterprising Chica-
70 Journal reporter until recently
Alderman William I. Maypole and his
family, of that city, and John Lyke and
his family occupied the same cottage
on the Ingleside shore of Fox lake. Each
occupied half the structure. Each still
occupies a half.
few mornings ago Mr.. Lyke was
awakened by the rip, rip of big saw
and a stream of sawdust fell cn the
Turkish rug in the center of the floor.
The worthy man looked up and saw y
thin line of daylight along the middle
of the ceiling and through the aperture
was working the flashing blade of a
saw.
Two OF three seasons ago Alderman
Maypole and Mr.. Lyke, also Chicago
citizen, decided to build u cottage at
Fox Lake for their mutual occupation
They were great friends and they knew
It would be plcasanter for both if they
would pool their interests in the matter
Of summer living.
The cottage was built, barn, nm ice
house, chicken coops. and nll the ncces-
sary buildings for summer home were
erected, and the joint owners surveyed
their work with pride.
The warm weather came and the
families moved in, each occupying half
OF the premises. 1t was fine arrange
ment--for time. Mrs. Lyke and Mrs.
Mnypole borrowed sugar and raisins OF
each other. and the husbands traded
cigars, which they smoked on the vcran-
da in the warm evenings. The cottage
was the first to be built on that side of
the lake. and they had no neighbors to
encroach on their privacy.
AT first the fact that the LIKES were
OF religious turn of mind and loved
quiet and Sabbath calm. while thu Nav
poles liked dancing and games and all
joined voices in singing the popular
songs Of the day , did not mar the hap
piness of the flock. The relations were
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23
Idaho State Tribune;

The fight OF 1900 will be the An
drew jackson fight over again except
1t will be on much larger scale.
The McCleary bill provides that
the greenbacks, treasury notes, silver
certificates and the present circulating
notes OF national banks be retired,
and that hereafter the banks be en-
powered to issue the money Of the
country on their private assets. We
promise our humble efforts to fight
a robbing scheme of such gigantic
proportions to the last ditch. No ar
gument can be offered in favor OF
the McCleary bill that does not ap.
ply with equal force to the enthrone.
ment OF king and the establish
nent OF royalty.
The statement made day after day
ny the Wall street press that the coun-
try is prosperous is doubtless true.
We do not question it. The fact that
the country is prosperous settles moth
ing. The country has always been
prosperous. Ii the country was not
prosperous there would be no cause
for complaint. 1t is not so much
question of whether tie country is
prosperous or not, as it is question
OF who gets the prosperity? 1t is a
we'll known fact that in every line of
business trust is formed to get the
prosperity, and it is we'll known
fact that the trusts get it. 1t will be
time to boast about our prosperity
when the producers are awarded in
proportion to the wealth they create.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23
District Court.

Ira Harder was Friday morning
sentenced by Judge Stewart to rs
years In the penitentisry, for the kill.
ing of Sam Brundridge in Weiser on
the 18th Of last December, and was
taken to Boise the same day.
Wednesday and Thursday was &C.
cup'ed in the casses of Andrews and
Rodgers against the Blake people.
Andrews vs.. Haight ct als was the
first. This case was decided at last
term by Judgment in favor of And
rews for $1100 and little more.
Blake got the case reopenen and
jury trial, the main scrap over
the matter came up for
the selection Of jurymen being based
principally upon the candidates sent
iments towards the Wiser SIGNAL.
Did he read ibid he attach shad-
ow of truth to anything 1t printed
did 1t hold any sort of place in his
esteem-were apparently the quail
hications for jurors the defense de-
sired to establish. After trial by
jury of the cause, Andrews was given
judgment for 1895, and costs, a de-
cided advance over the first trial jud-
gment, and doubtless very illustrate We
to Isaac OF that good old axiom 'slet
well enough alone"
The case OF Rogers against the
Seven Devils Copper Company fol-
lowed, and the SIGNAL tape measure
was again rung in on the Jurors.
After the jury was selected the case
was compromised by Blake agreeing
to give Rogers 200 tons Of ore of his
own selection from the upper dump
OF the Peacock mine
Mary E. Taylor was given divorce
from Sol Taylor.
Sarah Crosby was granted divorce
from Lafayette Crosby.
Case Of Nose Elliott vs.. Stephen
Dougherty, continued for term.
Dora GOWNS VS. Fuller & Rucher-
judgment for $143.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23
Rather Slow.

"The man who wins" she said, "is the
man who is always ready to embrace an
opportunity"
WELL" he whispered, after he had
slipped an arm around her, "how do 1
strike you as winner?"
only fair" she answered. "This
might have happened a month ago.
Chicago Daily News.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23
New spring goods at Sommer-
New Store.

Mr.. E. Fl. Galley, manager OF the
Weiser branch OF the Boise Golden
Rule Store, has been here for the
past ten days getting the new estab-
lishment ready for business. This
new business house has brought In a
very extensive stock of goods which
are being placed on the shelves. The
doors will be thrown open to the
public next Tuesday. They have
have named the store the "Famous. "
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

She had just been stating her rea-
sons for refusing his hand. II hope"
she said, that have made myself per-
fectly plain"
NO, l cannot say that you have" he
replied. 81 think nature had some
thing to do with it."
He exits.-Philadelph Bulletin.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

'The umbrella you are carrying is
poking me in the ribs, sir!" shouted
the man behind, fiercely.
well. don't get mad at me about
it, replied the man in front, calmly.
II don't own the umbrella. Go and
kick to the man borrowed it from"
N. Y. Evening Journal.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23
City Election.

In last weeks reference to the
ticket placed in nomination for town
trustees an error was made in naming
Herman Haas. Mr.. Isaac leighton
Is on the ticket instead of Mr.. Haas.
Frank Harris will make the race a.
Independent candidate for towu trus-
tee, standing on the extention plat
form. He does 80 at the solicitude
Of numerous friends.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Miss Johnson heah you'se washin'
dishes at de hotel and maxim four dol
labs week, regular; deedy me! You'se
maxim 'nough to get married on!
Mr.. Jackson (airily)-Oh, yes! But
l prefers to remain single and lead q
sporting life!-Puck.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

"Pd like to be as vain as that man
Timmins."
"Timmins is little vain. do be-
lievc that he believes that if he jumped
into the sea there would he hole
where he went n."-IndianapoIis
Journal.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Before making your spring selec-
tons, don't fail to see the bargains
that await you at the grand opening
Of the Famous" store.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

At the Westlake House. FRS,
class board, comfortable rooms.
Frank Hubbard, proprietor.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Carload OF fine Utah potatoes a
the mill-splendid seed potatoes.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Warden-A dying burglar has con-
fessed that he committed the murder
for which you were sentenced, and as it
was a clear case of mistaken identity,
the governor has granted you pardon.
Innocent Mana pardon? What am
I pardoned for?
Warden-For committing the MUIR
der, of course. Go; but don't do it
again.--N. y. Weekly.
The Nun Who Doesn't Worry.
The man who never worries never hurrtes
SO of course
His relatives support him, while he loafs
without remorse.
He idles through existence; when he dles
he is no loss,
And better hard-worked brothers have tc
pay his way across.
Chicago Record.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Attend the grand Millinery open
ing March 80, 3lst and Apr. 1st at
the Golden Rule Store.
w ID GO, -r
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Cluett collars and cuffs at Som
mercamp's.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Ladies' will find the Famous" dry
goods house a most desirable place
to select their dress goods. Watch
for our opening announcement.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

You never tirs Of smoking the
Supreme Judge.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

The Inland Hotel, VIM. Black
proprietor, comfortable rooms, best
wines. liquors and cigars, frat elias,
board.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

The Consolation Purse.
Men loaf till life Is nearly done
And then they brag and blow
About the prize they'd have won
Could they have had a show.
IL. A. w. Bulletin
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

New opportunities will come with
the opening of spripg--watch fol-
those to be given by the new s.Fa.
nous Dry Goods House,
New spring goods at Sommer-
camps. &
Cluett collars and cuffs at Som
nercamp's
Keep posted on sommeramp's
store news.
The "Famons' store will be pr
pared to outfit men, women and
children at prices that will surprise
Judge.
Legal blanks at tn sloSAI Office
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

The Supreme Judge is q safe cigar
to ask for.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

New spring goods at Sommer
camps.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Leather leggings at Gerwick's.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Ian Maclaren, who is now on a lee
turing tour in this country, begins in
an early issue Of the Ladies Home
journal his latest piece OF literary
work. 1t is series OF popular ar
ticles in which he defines the relation
that minister holds to his congre-
CATION: how preacher is helped by
his people. How congregation can
make the most OF minister, and
other phases of the most satisfactory
attitude of congregation to a pas
tor.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Head our new silverware ofSefsSAd,
como At once, or you will be 700
late. MoRRIs SoMNra.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Cluett collars and cuffs at Som.
mercamp's.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-03-23

Fly That Feeds on Spiders.
In India there is fly which attacks
and devours large spiders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
INsuRRscTIoN PROM lseo.
Troub1e Predicted In Santiago Il
Cent? slixstfon Order IL Enforced.

Santiago de Cuba, January 4-Meet.
ings were held at all the political clubs
last night and even the most conservative
people, those favoring the annexation of
Cuba to the Omitted States, were astound-
cd ut the orders from Havana for the
Capitalization Of the customs money there
The past 4s hours have completely al
tered the stir alton Of affairs here. The
province had. gradually settled down and
was conten ed with the order Of things
PREVAILING J. recognizing the benefits ron
ierreu. Now there is "A complete change
anu Tn At a spark would set blaze which
wouh plunge the province into insurrec-
ZION. 1t Is generally admitted that II one
tr .ousand men were suddenly discharged
from the public works such action would
probably cause d revolt which 1t would be
hard to quell.
Major General John r. Brooke, the
Governor-General of Cuba, is apparently
ignoring Gen. Leon Wood. In command
here, and Is cabling direct TO his subor-
climates. He has ordered the citing col
lector OF customs to bank no money and
the commanding general of the province
has ordered the post office to close several
minor offices, including Songo and
Baynmo, practically shutting of tine mail
of the regiments there.
DR.. Castillo, representing the British
interests In Sautlago, will accompany
General Wood to Washington to lay thess
matters before the resident
Gen. Woods work here Is now more
thoroughly appreciated by the Cubans.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
THE cATANIA DISABLED.
American stea mer's Decks and Fun-
nels swept Away.

London, Janu-ry 4.-The steamer
Mesaba from New York December "a, for
this port. which passed Brnwle Point yes
terday and reported that she spoke the
American steamer Catania, Captain Fur.
long. from Glasgow on December IL for
New York, In distress IN latitude 4s north
and longitude 3s west, has arrived h re
with details of the meeting. Captain
Lay land says he met the Cstania oa De-
cember go Her funnel had been washed
away and her decks had been swept. She
asked to be taken In tow. A boat from
the Mesnba, containing the chief officer
and five men was launched and attempted
to put a line on board the steamer hut
failed to do SO on account CT the heavy
ssas.
The chief officer, however, finally sue
ceeded In securing line from the
Catania, but the seas were SO high that
he was forced to drop 1t, as it's weight
night was falling and the strength of the
gale was increasing, further attempts to
Ia ke the Catanis In tow we're impossi BILE.
The Catania thsn signnlled ''don't
abandon me-" and the Mesaba answered
that she would not Then the Mesaba
asked the Catania's If they would not
abandon their ship, but they refused TO
do SO. The Mesaba stood by all night
and the latter did not iire any signals OF
distress. But at daylight she was in
visible. After searching for the vessel TIL
one O'Clock In the morning Deccm Der so,
the Mesaba proceeded to London, having
stood by the Catania twenty two hours.
Inquiries were made by the Associated
Press this evening at the Offices in New
York Of the Tweedie Trading company
show there were about IS men on board
tbs steamer which was in ballast and In
sured, but to whnt extent could not be
ascertained owing to the fact thae the
heads Of the firm could not be communi-
Gated with.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
GOOD HAUL FOR THE STATE.

Biddeford, january A. -Rsshworth Jor-
dan and Charles e. Goodwin, administra-
tors of the estate of Luther Bryant of this
city, who died July 1, 1894, filed today
with the judge of probate statement
OF the property Liable to taxation under
the collateral Inheritance law
They lind that the estate taxable under
the law amounts to 04si 1856. 90. They are
to pay to tns state tax of 3 1-2 per cent
on this sum. IL amounts to $3.50. 81 for
each heir. This fcots up to the sum Of
go, 7s3.4i.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05

speaks Good wsrd For Article Eur.
nished soldiers Al Porte Rico.

I Washington, January A-Major Hon
kins, military aide TO the secretary =,
war, testified before the war investig 49,,
commission regarding sanitary cor h,r,nrs
ct the camps At Tampa, Camp Ynom =
and Camp Agsr. 1t was the "a ou.,,,.r
of sinks, drainage and CAM pol,o. "a
thu testimony Of the with "a wa. us.,.
different from preceding ~itnssres. Major
Harrison, ninth voiun. ser infantry tssti
ied that the oommisg .ry stores were the
best that could b. ooushs In the omen
market
The chief sspubly, came when the
change was made 20 hoof cattle sent from
Porto hic,A yhis beef Major Harrison
kussu hin elf and personally superin.
tended it dressing and cooling
beo IL would not cool In that
onmste !" he said very emphstically
anu vlfth Its use our sickness increased
zen or cent In country where our
De-" purified in six hours, you will
eas lfy understand that meat killed and
eI posed to the atmosphere with cosgulated
tood and the attacks OF fiies will spoil
much sooner. Our board Of survey hnd
10 work 10 do except oondemning and
4
OF the canned meat. Major Harrison
spoke with equal emphasis, saying that
IL was fully as good as the iefrigera ted
|, beef. was wsli received BY the men and
none Of it had TO be condemned Gov.
Beaver asked II a refrigerating plant were
esta blished there whether Cuban bee.
could be killed on the ground and
rendered ut for use by the men. Wit
| ness said he thought this would not be
desirable rs the Cuban cattle, while look
ing fine, furnished the coarsest and most
ssringy beef be hsd ever seer.
| Witness said he was thorough familiar
with the processes Of refrlg srstin, ana
butchering meat, and he Vas willing to
tate:positively that ther as q. hi mi vi s
used In any Of the American beef that
were passed under mis- observation.
he said there Vas no chemical prepare.
ton that could b USED on the meat with
advantage 10 the packers and without
running tnsfr product, before they could
Ret ~ 70 the army He regretted 10 as
highly improbable that any thing Of the
SORT had been attempted.
Occurring to the hoof killed beef at
| r,antia9o, witness said the surgeons In
charge attributed the ten per cent in
crease In Intestinal sickness to the use Of
the fresh killed beef. There was proper
tionate increase In sickness when the
regiment returned to the refrigerated beef.
Major Harrison said he had no com plat Mt
to make as to medical supplies or attend.
ance. He considered the whole supply
system good.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
STATE COMMITTEE oet IiANIzEs.
Ar s.,asrs EIectrd 70 Ftll G, am berlan
County vacancy

Anvnsta January 4.-The Republican
state committee for the wear 1899 1900,
mat at the state House TINS Afternoon,
every member being present. INC com :
mittee organized by the re-ti 'c'ion OIL
1ossnb Man1ev. chairman \; byron
Boyd, secretary, and Charles S. HN cnoorh'
,,aas,,rsr NJ Man,ev has bee,x u men,
Der since 1881 and chairman 81 pc.' 1850
The committee elect I'd George NJ !. sieiders
~ portland to All the vacancy yassed by
the death OF e. Dudley freeman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
ILLINOIS DhMOC RAILS FOR
BRYAN.

Springfield. I'll. january 4,-Ths Demo
cratic state committee tonight declar d
itself for the Chicago platforu ami fol
William J. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan was pre-
eat and made an address, thanking tie
oommitte, for the personal compliment
and continuing IL ON its declafntiofi in
fivor Of free and unlimited coinage Of
silver.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
BIGGER THAN FIRST THOUGHT.

New York, January 4.-Although the
sonal property in New York is fixed at
only $500, zoo in the petition for letters al
ministration 1t is probable that his whole
estate will amount to about 81. 600, 600. 1t
was said at the surrogate's office today
that the great bulk Of MIR. Brioes proper
" was not within the jurisdiction of
this county or state. - 1t is understood
that there isin Ohio. real estate valued at
nearly 81, 000, 600 belonging to the estate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
NO PROGRESS ON BEEF SURVEY.

Washington, January 4.-No progress
was made By the beef survey Of the war
department. today. The papers necssssry
ior .ns pss6 - ~, n..srs .s.s ssson
and adjourn insnt wss taken pfovf6ioraAiy
till Friday morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
S. OF V. oFFiOERs INSTALLED
IsrEcr AL TO THE PRESS.

Bath, January 4.-The officers of T. W.
Hyde camp. S. OF ", were installed in
public tonight by Past Col. A. NJ. Soule
and Serg.. r. W. NJ. Mcintosh Of Port
land. Speeches and supper followed
the exercises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
EX-sEORETARY FosTER WORSE.

Washington, January 4.-The illness
from which en- -Secretsrv Of State Johf,
W. Foster Is suffering has taken q turn
for the worse and &c Is feareu tonight
that pneumonia has developed. Last
night the patient was very RESTLESS and
today had a severe coughing spell n Itch
weakened him
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05

An round Ching chou, China, there are
noun de, earthworks, lookout terraces
etc., A he remains Of ancient cities and
fortxss ses, which mark the sites of capi
tails q I'M the very dawn of authentic his
tory
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-05
SENATOR DAVIS MATED.

St Paul, Mimi, January 4.-rhe Re-
b ublicaL members of the Legislature In
Ca ucus tonight unanimously renominated
IL. s. Senator Cushman X. Davis. The
ts publicans have majority OF 30 on
|, III II ballot.