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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Status of Claims Under Peace Treaty
TO BE Investigated.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-IIittle business
except that of a routine character, was
transacted by the Senate to-day. A resolu-
ton, offered by Mr.. Hoar. directing the
committee on foreign relations to report to
the Senate whether the treaty of Paris
makes any provision for the claims of citi-
zens of the United States against Spain.
which were in existence before the present
war and the status of such claims after the
ratification of the treaty, was adopted.
Mr.. Hoar also introduced resolution re-
questing the President, if, in his judgment
not incompatible with public interests, to
communicate to the Senate all instructions
given by him to the commissioners who ne
gotiated the treaty of Paris; all correspond
ence between The executive and the State
Department and the commissioners; and all
reports made by the commissioners, made
either to the President or to the State De-
partment At the request of Mr.. Davis, one
of the peace commissioners, the resolution
went over
Mr. Berry presented a protest from the
j. Ed Murray Camp of United Confederate
Veterans, of Arkansas. against the adop-
ton of the proposed amendment of Senator
Butler (POp., n. c. to the pension appro-
priation bill providing for the payment of
pensions to Confederate soldiers. Mr.. Berry
SAID the members of the camp deemed it
uHWlSe 10 ADOPT Sucn a proposition. They
say said Mr.. Berry, that they have pro-
Vided for themselves and their families for
more than a generation and they regard
such proposition as that of Mr.. Butler as
'ungraciOus"
Mr.. HOar gave notice that, on next Mon
day. he would address the Senate on the
resolution offered by Mr. Vest relating to
the acquisition of foreign territory by the
United States, his address being a reply to
that delivered by Mr.. Platt of Connecticut
Just before the holiday recess. Mr. Caffery
announced that he would address the Sen
ate tomorrow on the resolution offered by
Mr.. Vest.
Bills were passed to ratify agreements
with the lower Brule and Rosebud reserva-
zion Indians. to grant California per cent
OF the net proceeds of cash sales of public
lands in the State and to classify clerks in
first and second-class pOstoffices.
Mr. Caffery, of Louisiana, then continued
and practically concluded his speech, begun
before the holiday recess, in opposition to
the pending Nicaragua canal bill.
Among the bills introduced in the Senate
to-day were the following: BY Senator Nc
MILAN, authorizing the construction of three
revenue cutters for use the great lakes
at cost of $500 900 each; also, increasing
the salaries of judges of United States
courts in New Mexico, Arizona and Okla
homa to $1,000 per annum; by Senator Petit
grew for the coinage of the American
product of silver and authorizing the ex-
change of other American products of sill
yer with residents of other silver-using
countries.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Another Gigantic Trust.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. 5.-A prelimi-
nary step in the consolidation of enamel and
tinware plants of the country has been
taken. number of capitalists headed by
Ferdinand Kieckhefer. of this city. have
purchased the plant of Kieckhefer Brothers
in this city for s1.O000OO The plant is the
largest in the country. Ferdinand Kieck-
hefer, who VIII be manager of the local
plant says negotiations are pending for a
consolidation OF enamel ware manufacture
ers The firms said to ne interested are
the Haberman Manufacturing Company. of
New York, the Matha-Ingram Company.
of Baltimore, and the St. Louis Stamping
Company. The capital of the new organize
ton will be $4,000 COO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
81. Lonin nnI Csc on TrinI.

ST LOUIS. Jan. 1.-The case of the Mis-
sissippi Valley Trust Company Us. the
Sportsman Park Club went to trial this
afternoon in Judge Spencer's division of the
Circuit Court. Judge Spencer decided TO
hear all the evidence in the case. After We
have done that said he we will give
Chris Won der Abe ample time 20 take the
deposition Of President Young. of the Ma
tional League, and we will not close the
case until 1t Is.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Foster Cannot Get Roberts's Sent.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Populist Foster,
of Utah. who announces his intention Of con-
testing Polygamist Robertss seat in Con-
gress, cannot make it, having let the time
limit run against him. If Roberts should be
deprived of his seat on the ground of ineligi-
bility vacancy will be declared and a new
election ordered. Neither of his opponents
can be given his seat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Export Bounty Cor Farmers.

WASHINGTON, Jan. D. - Senator Hans
brougk to-day gave notice of an amendment
he will propose to Senator Hanna's bill for
a subsidy to American vessels engaged in
foreign trade. Senator Hansbrough's amend
ment provides for an export bounty OF 81 per
ton on all American agricultural products
shipped out of the country. The senator
to-day introduced bill providing for the
free importation of seed wheat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Senator Gear to-
day gave notice of an amendment he will
offer to the Nicaragua canal bill, author
izing the President to purchase right of way
for the canal from Costa Rica and Mica
ragua and providing for the construction by
the government of the United States. The
amendment appropriates 600 for both
purposes.
Mr.. Gear also gave notice of an amend
ment to the Indian appropriation bill with
holding annuities from Indians who refuse
to send their children to school.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
rhe Arnnntine Mhent Cron.

CINCINNATI. o., Jan. 5.-Charles b.
Murray. publisher of the Price Current and
superintendent of the Chamber of Com
merce tonight received letter from
James NJ Ayers United States consul at
Rosario. Argentine. stating that the wheat
crop had esca ped frosts rains and all cold
weather troubles and the locusts THAI warm
weather now prevailed there and that the
wheat Yield in the Argentine Republic
would be fully 20 per cent larger than ever
before.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Save YOUR HAIR
How to Prevent Falling Hair,
Scalp FIumors and Dandruff.

Warm shampoos with CUTIcURA soar, fol-
lowed by light dressings with CUTIcuRA,
purest Of emollient skin cures, will clear tho
scalp and hair of erusts, scales, and dandrrf,
soothe irritating and itching surfaces, etiuan-
late the hair follicles, supply the roots with
energy and nourishment, and thus produce
lnxuriant hair, with cleans wholesome scalp.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
THE WORLDS DEAL

Dr.. Prices Cream BAKING Powder combines all the
elements of ideal excellence. It is highest in leaven-
ing power is free from the least faint of mpurty
No trial be too exhaustive no test too exacting
for its admirable qualities
Cake and biscuit made with il retain their
moisture, and extremely light, faky and fine
grained-not coarse and full of holes as when made
with alum baking powders. Alum baking powder
leaves bitter taste in the bread cake and food pre-
pared with it dries up quickly.
The severest tests were imposed at the Worlds
Columbian Exposition and the California Midwinter
Fair, where Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder ec1ipsed
all competitors After full examination and competi-
ion it secured the highest honors and special gold
medal. These awards stamp it as
"THE FOREMOST BAKING POWDER Az the woRLD.-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

question of ship building and armament on
the great lakes, nor on the several bound
airy disputes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

Has been used over hfty years by millions OF
r,Others for their children while teething with
perfect success II soothes the child. softens the
guns. allays pain. wind collie regulates ths
bowels and is the best remedy for diarrhea.
whether arising from teSthing other causes.
For sale by druggists N every part OF the world.
Re sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing
syrup. 90 cents n bottle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

Are you alarmed about YOURSELF Have you q
distressing cough? Is you throat ehoked up with
phlegm2 Does a long breath pain you. If SO YOU
have reason to be frightened. But take heart.
cheer up. a single bottle OF Hae's Honey OF Hore-
hound and Tar will cure you. Sold by all drug
gists.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

-DEFoR1nTY APPARATUS Trusses. Elastic
Hosiery: Largest stock of ARTIFICIAL EYES
in the State
WIN. H. ARMSTRONG & co.
New No. 800 a S. Illinois ST.. Indianapolis. Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

ties in granting and refusing the legislative
halls to organizations requesting their use
Primary Election Law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06
Poor Fnrm scandnIs.

The scandals growing out of the deplorable
conditions existing in many of the jails and
poor farms Of the counties Of the State, call
for legislation upon this question. | there
fore recommend the enactment of a law
authorizing the circuit Judge to appoint for
each county nonpartisan committee, to be
composed of men and women, who shall
visit at least once every three months all
the charitable and penal institutions of the
county and report to the State Board of
Charities their condition; said committee TO
..o,,.o bO,,t coronapeotiOl1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

with the state veterinarian to prevent the
spread of diseases, and that officer should
have power to quarantine and condemn.
The Governor should still have power. by
proclamation to quarantine the State
against the importation of diseased ami
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

medal. These awards stamp it as
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

Improvements of the grounds. The board
deems this method of securing funds for
needed Improvements wiser than asking for
an appropriation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

The report of the board of trustees of the
Indiana State Soldiers Home has been
printed and put upon your desks. | would
recommend that the Legislature authorize
the selling of fifty acres Of ground belong
Ing to but not adjacent TO the home. The
disconrection with the home makes the land
Of but little value 10 the same. except tiss
small income from rent. The proceeds from
such sale may be properly used in needed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-06

'fisise farmers institutes Of the State. under
the supervision Of the faculty of Purdue
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10
SHORT LINE EARNINGS.


Salt Lake Tribune: The state
ment of gross earnings Of the Ore
gon Short Line Railroad company as
given out by Auditor Hills yesterday,
is most gratifying 10 the officials and
stock holders of the road and to the
business public also, rs the large in
crease over last year shows that trade
generally must be improving. Fol
the month of June, 1899, the earn
ings were $711, 1872. 48; for june
1898, s601, 1903 50; increase, s1O9,
1878 3d.
For the IL months ending June 30
1899, the gross earnings were 81, 557,
1O9 38, as against &c, 81, 058 5b 70
the previous IL months, an increas
OF 81, 269, O49. S3 for the year.
Two months ago the Tribune esti
mated that the gross earnings of th
Short Line for the year ending Jun
3Oth would be 81, 500, 900. The fig
ures above show that the estimat
was close, but was ST., 108 belo'
the mark
A comparative statement OF IL
roads annual gross earnings for I'll
last five years is interesting. 1t
"a follows.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10
SOME QUEER ORES IN IDAHO.
Useful Tests Made at the State Uni.
versity.

MOSCOW, Idaho, Aug 4.-Dr
A. S. Miller, professor Of mining and
melallurgy in the Idaho university,
has been kept unusually busy this
summer, giving information to min
ing men OF this state. Many sam
pies have recently been sent TO him
with the statement: "These sam
piles are puzzle to mining men here;
please let us know what they are y
Among these may be mentioned cher
ty limestone from Montpelier, cobalt
ore and titanium from Salmon City
and fibrous hornblende from Flor
ence.
A peculiar vein has been found in
the Black Jack mine in the Hump
country From information that has
come to DR.. Miller, this vein is OF
banded structure having about IL in.
ches of quartz and about 16 inches
of what the miners call porphry, il
alternating bands. The quarts car
ries no values, and where the por
phyry joins the quartz, the porphyry
on either side, carries iron pyrlte
from the width Of one TO one and
half inches, which streak carries from
$40 to $1,000 to the ton in gold. BE
tween these streaks the porphry !
also barren. What the miners cal
porphry in this mine is pronounce
by DIR. Miller to be a serpentine roc
carrying iron pyrites
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10

Colorado intends to put in a cyanide
plant at the Little Giant mine to work
the tailings.
Geo Dyer has been confined to his bed
for several DAYS
Governor Gamer and party, OF Illinois,
are expected to arrive during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry C'Neil. who came
here last fall from San Francisco. will
leave for their old home next week. and
will give farewell ball in the Srage &
Thomas hall next Friday night. A jolly
good time is anticipated.
Baily Chamberlain is up from his
White Bird ranch looking after his in
teresls here.
Homer Lrvander has resigned his jot
of carrying mail and has accepted The
position of conductor on car at the
lola mine.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10
TO DEVELOP SOUTH PEACOCK.
Boston & Seven Devils Copper Co.
Will at Once Sink 500 Feet.

Mr. W. B. Hancock, superintend-
ent of the Boston & Seven Devils
Copper Company, Formerly Boston
& Idaho) OF which Lewis A. Hall is
president, leaves Weiser to-day for
Seven Devils He takes with him
number OF miners just from Califor-
mia and will at once begin decisive
and permanent operations on the
South Peacock mine. The force will
be constantly augmented from time
70 time and it is the determination to
Immediately begin sinking a 50O-foot
shaft. The first work will be the
construction ON the mine of living
houses, shops, shaft engine and
pump houses and other necessary
structures. Zine and expensive ma
chinery for pumping and hosting
has been ordered and will arrive II
Welser in about six weeks. Mr.
Hancock is one OF the leading min
ing engineers OF the country, being
graduate of one of the best scien
tihc and mining colleges in the worl'
and having since been actively en-
gagged for 20 years in mine operating
in Spain, India, Africa, California
and other parts of the world.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10

1t has rained every day Tor "eeN'
which makes it very pleasant.
Mrs. Fred Williams and Mother OIL
Roise arrived last Thursday and nave
gone to the lola to live They VIII MAKE
this their home for couple oil years az
least.
The carpenters are at work on Nate
Earls big barn. 1t will be finished IN
few days. =,
Charlie Crooks, of Grangeville, is run
ming livery stable.
Earl and Stark are cutting their nay
in Cesesh meadows.
About twenty-five people from Lewiston n
arrived at the springs last n'gh.' ""''
a party of Grangeville people are there,
There was a very pleasant hop at the
hall last Friday night, given IN mono. VI
DR.. and Mrs. Lockheart OF Cassia coun-
tv, who are visiting the Pearsons. .,.
Matthias and Demo got in Saturday WIN
their saw mill and expect to be sawins
lumber by the tenth. They came tnrous, !, !,
from the big lake in three Gays anu
half. They say the road is very rough
but there are no bad mud holes. -,
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Nell are spending Ih'
week at the springs. oin
DIR. Shaft. with several other proniln
ent Lewiston gentlemen spent seVsra
davs here last week. They had heard s.
much about the great strikes at D e,
creek that they went down there. in.-
say that Buffalo Hump is nothlns y
Compare with the copper camp C ,maa ~
are being bonded there every weeh
Beaver and Smith creeks are attrace'n
the most attention and there are seve sew,
big strikes Just made on ELK oi9 e.,
There is a good trail from Warren ~
astonishing. the amount OF men tha'
in there. | think | am perfectly saIe ,
saying fifty men pass through mere ess,
week: often ten or twelve 60 toge.a'
with twice as many horses me grea''
part of them buy their supplies neie, =
the roads have been too bad 10 pay
much; every man that can possiol5 ie -
his business has gone from mere al
those that can't get away have sent son
one. -Four weeks ago Matthias ana De'
gave man ten dollars worth OF CRUZ
go there prospecting and ne m"ue "
locations which they could sen io'
many hundred dollars Do;
Mr.. and Mrs. Powell started 70 Do,
Thursday; they expect to be gone y
weeks. n
Miss Marie Cask, of Iadranue, y
came in last week to spend the sum II
with her SISTER. Mrs. Eric Larsen
II IS reported thai Seni'en;aH -
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10
Card of Thanks.

The sympathy of friends has been
80 generously extended to us in the
great grief which has befallen our
household that we are unable 10
make personal response to each.
We beg, therefore, that this public
recognition be accepted as the CRATE
full acknowledgement of kindness
that has been most helpful through
the DAYS of an irreparable loss.
MIR AND Mrs. B. +. EDLIN.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10

In the District Court OF the Third Judicial Dis
trict OF the State or Idaho, IN and fS'Shc Coun-
ty OF Washington.
The First National Bank or Heppner Oregon
Corporation, Plaintiff.
p. Is. McSwords and G. f. Mathews. co-partners
MS McSwords ~ Matthews. Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that in the above enti1
tied action there has been Writ OF Attachment
issued out OF said Court against the property OF
said Defendants. p. -. McSwords and g. f..
Mathews 60 partners MS McSwords Il Mathews.
Witness my hand aud the seal OF said Court,at
Weiser Idaho this 29th dry OF July, in the year
row T. II. SMITH
Clerk OF snid Court
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10

Miss Frances Galloway, County School
Supt, her father, Il. c. Galloway an
several Weiser teachers came TO Saluorla
Saturday. Miss Galloway commenced
holding Teachers Institute with about
twenty teachers and prospective teach-
ers in attendance
While Mr.. Mart Hannah was orlVlns
from his ran III to Sllnoria, Sa'uruav,
his team bectme unmtnag"i nie ano
threw him TO the grnuni, orulsine
and hurting his shoulder quite Sc rlously
The friends of Miss Cora Mickey VII
be sorry to lelra thtt sh' IS sun qui''
sick.
Mrs Alice Farmer and child OF IeXas
are visiting Mrs. Farmers father Mr
Mrs Alers and Meta Cole are cow
from Helena, visiting relatives
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10
Of Interest to the Public.

l am pleased to inform the public
that | have secured the services OF
DR.. A. G, Greenlee, of Portland Or
egon. to take charge of my dental
parlors during my absence for the
coming six weeks. | can heartily
recommend DR. Greenlee to you as
one of the finest dentists, in any
branch of the work, on the coast,
and the pu bile can avail itself OF thu
Dr's services in full confidence tina
the finest of workmanship will be a
its service A. M. Ouhb'
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10
SALUBRIA.

The beautiful valley of Salubria is situated
near the center OF the county. OF which II Is one
Of the richest sections, The town is located III
the most advantageous part OF the valley. Sa-
lubria town has about 400 inhab itants, nuiner-
Gus business houses. halls. schools, churches,
aud other advantages. and from its central loca-
ton has a stable and 0attering future before IT,.
The valley is constantly increasing in popuia-
ton and value
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10

Read Warren correspondence Tor
news of latest excitements in gold
fields of Central Idaho.
Peter Garden was down from the
Devils this week. He is bonding a
number of properties there.
A professional baker is in Weiser
and Will open an up-to- date bakery
in the new Sommers building as soon
rs completed.
Mrs Annie Marsh, mother Of
Daniel Marsh, of Weiser, died Aug
| at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mcfarland, at Walla Walla, Wash.
Mace & Company, the Weiser
butchers, will not occupy the new
Kur,z building, as reported last
week. Such was the intention, but
they have changed their plans, owing
to unsatisfactory arrangements, and
for the present will continue to oc
cupy the old stand.
New subscribers are John Cough
Ian, w. V. Halves, L. @. Jones,
James Riggs, p B. Gaylard, james
Grow, P. Donovan, Mrs. Seren'
Harper, Weiser; j. G. Brown, w
H Branham, Payetie. Renewals
H. M Story, Lardo; W. H. Adams
Weiser
= Jim Gray has lost another one o
his daughters, by marriage, but
(, bearing up bravely. At the famil
;, home near town, last Sunday, Mis-
Lucetta Gray was welded to MI
:, James Furguson, the ceremony be
ing performed by Rev, D. Carl VIII
liams, of the Baptist church. 1T
!, entire family and about fifty invite
y, guests were present and after Il
~ ceremony partook of bounteo'
~ wedding dinner The couple will r
side in the land of Weiser.
A car load of Garland stoves in
10 received by Opp & Davis.
tx If You want 50 so shoe for 81 Z
it call on Hartley & Rose next Satu
IN day
Three head of horses, one set
harness and wagon for sale. Enqui
, at JEROME BEARDsLEY.
D Drink settler lemonade at all ba'
1t is made by the Daus soda wor
and is splendid beverage.
" Do you have trouble getting tend
- Juicy meat? You won't If you get
at Mace's Market.
Ladies. don't send off for spri
heel shoes-Gerwick & Lowe hs
'n them.
re YOU want to be q success
ace fisherman, try our fishing tackle
Sc Haas Bros.
gar The Inland Hotel, VIM. BIZ
proprietor, comfortable rooms, ,
,ov wines. liquors and cigars, first cl
,le. board.
>. Matthews & Roberts have just
tho ceived carload of fine Ogden !
and will retail the same out to We
trade. Get lime now.
ana Booklet of so pages giving
TO- text of all mining laws in force
Idaho, can be had at the SIGNAL
'i'' 6ce-75 cents.
If you cannot be suited in s
,ele- and price out Of the car OF Ra.
ever buoqies and hack received by /
too, Bros this week, you are not
badly in need of vehicle.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10
FRUIT TREES

Do you want what yon buy TRUE TO AMEf
II So try the Corinne Nursery, Corinne. utnh$
We refer you to the below MINES to prove that All
stock ever sold from this Nursery has given true
satlsfaction--not one Article untrue to name!
All buds are taken from bearing tfees-there can
he no mistake: Cornne Bunk; K. g. Guthriei
Banker. Corinme Utah; VIM Crnghend, fruit
grower Brigham. utah Depot agent corlnnes
Jake Horn. Record, CALDWELL Idaho. The Poor
Mans Gooscberry and the Freestone Cherryis a
WONDER IL, way or fruit. None other so vslu,jj
! others are gone Large aud beautiful. Delivery
will be made about the last OF October ut York n
| sons livery stable Address CORlNNE NuR-
true fruit.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-08-10
Hon and Fruit Pickers,

All persons who intend to engage
in hop and fruit picking on the Shell
nv ranch at Parma, will please call at
the SIGNAL office and register. The
work will commence with fruit be-
tween the 18th and goth OF August