The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-10-19
GENERAL NEWS.
Diverse Items Of Interest From Yari-
GUS Sources.

A paper signed "Andree" was
found in II bottle near Sitka, Alaska
recently.
Don lgnacio Mariscal, vice presi-
dent and minister of foreign affairs
OF Mexico, and party are visiting
this country
An expedition OF Germans was
massacied by natives in Africa re-
Gently. A native chief was employed
as guide and he betrayed the party,
leading it into ambush, and all were
slain. The natives then looted every
thing in that section aud murdered
some other natives.
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The Mills o Melveny affair and the
subsequent developments are enough
to cause the people of Idaho to turn
their faces away from the horrid
mess in shame. They are stencil
in the nostrils Of decent people.
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President Mckinley welcomed the
Minnesota volunteers ut Minneapolis
last Thursday.
Temporary arrangements regarding
the Alaskan boundry have been
agreed upon. The dispute was over
the line over Chilkat pass.
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At the Chicago day banquet last
week, President Mckinley and repre-.
sentatives from Mexico and Canada
spoke from the same platform, the
foreigners pledging international am
iiy.
The Salt Lake Tribune says polyg-
amist Congressman-elect Roberts will
not be seated at the next session
of congress. There are several
congressman after his scalp and his
seat is in great danger The people
everywhere are opposed to his being
seated, and protests are being made
from every section of the country.
Last week sensation was sprung
in Utah. President Snow, head of
the Mormon church, was charged
with unlawful cohabitation with
Minnie Jensen. Snow, and an affidavit
in support Of the charge was made by
e. Nj. Owen.
The International commercial con-
gress, composed Of delegates of the
most civilized governments Of the
world and representatives from the
most important chambers of com
merce of every trade center, met in
Philadelphia last Thursday.
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Germany is inclined to favor the
Beers in the Transvaal controversy.
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1t is reported that there has been
some sharp fighting between our
forces and the insurgents near Nov
eleto.
Vermont gave her favorite son,
Admiral Dewey, one of the greatest
and grandest receptions ever rendered
any man from that state last Thurs
day. Practically the entire state
turned out to do him honor when he
crossed the border of the Green
Mountain commonwealth. Never be-
fore were there such profound evil
dences of patriotism and sincere re-
gard for one who had added such
glory and renown to his native state
as were visible on this brilliant &C.
casion. The admiral is being idol
lied by the people of Vermont, as
well as the whole nation.
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The banquet given the editors of
the Northwest at Spokane, by the
Exposition management last Satur-
day, was very decided success.
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The Minnesota volunteers are now
at home, having just arrived from
the Philippines.
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Chicago was last week the scene of
great festival, President Mckinley
being present. The occasion was the
laying of the corner stone of the new
federal building, and vast multitude
of people witnessed the ceremony.
Many distinguished people we're
present
Captain Mills, the slayer of o. Mel
veny, had hearing Monday and was
bound over TO appear at the next
term of the Third District court of
Utah. Bail was denied him and he
will have to await the trial in Jail.
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-Four thousand people were re-
ported killed recently by an earth
quake on the island of Ceram, one of
the Voluncas group.