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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-05-18

ioice with us and assist in our cele
bration. And it is proper they should;
for does not every acre of soil made
productive, every mine put ON II d'v
idend paying basis, each tree made
available for lumber, consequent to
the completion and operation of the
"Pin" r X add propor'ionately to
the aggregate wealth of our state,
and in some part to the individual
prosperity of each Of It's citizens
AS the train draws up. the Boise band
strs the blood with an inspiring march
and the reception committee of Wei
ser ladies press forward to welcome
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-05-18
Will be
Ten Miles Out
Two Weeks.

nothing but dim trail leading to the
SO desolate in outline we gladly turn to
the scene before us today. What mar
velous change. We see the signs of sub
stantial improvement on every side. We
now live in touch with The great throb-
bing, moving world, the arid desert is
reclaimed and bedecked with trees, or
chards, green fields and lawns, happy
comfortable homes, substantial business
blocks and school houses.
1t seems we should be satisfied with
the present favorable condition and not
attempt to r ach out for other conquests,
especially when we consider that Weiser
never had a BOOM that our irrigation
canals, beautiful residences and business
houses were built mostly by men who
made their money here; that all those
happy homes that line the hillside and
valley were made by men and women
who landed here without means
Although the picture today is fair to
look upon-although it represents wealth,
progress and refinement, it is not salts
factory to the demands of the times.
For "Onwsrd, onward, onward ever,
Human progress none may stay.
All who make the vain endeavor
viii, like chaff, be swept away"
We live in an age Of investigation and
discovery, of invention and development
and age of opportunity. This spirit Of
enterprise actuating the American mint
has made the United States the leader
of the world, the dictator of nations
Has caused her tn attain such a supre
macy that the mere flutter of the star
and stripes makes naughty potentates Il
tremble on their thrones We would b.
towards if we failed TO improve the op
portunity now offered. We will not re
trogade, but we will get in the swim.
Steam and electricity are the civilizin
forces of the world.
Chicago with the unexcrlled advant
ages of commerce by lakes and river
was quite prominent as a commercia
center, with the advent of railroads sh
= is today the giant of the west, If not G
+, the world.
+ You may whten the oceans and lake
with sails. you may line the rivers an
4 canals with steamers and the moyin
and exchanging of products will be yer
beneficial; but for rapid transit, fc
reaching the buried wealth in remot
districts and for uniting different SCI
q tions the railroad takes the first plac'
y 1t was the railroad that open.d up tn
inland empire; it was the railroad tn;
brought Colorado and Montana to I'll
front as mineral producing states
1t is safe to say that the comforts, IL
convenience and the prosperity OF al
people depend argely on living in clio
proximity TO the railroad
True, the snort of the iron horse m;
q be obnoxious 10 The dormant sensibi'iti
Of few living as mere animals unmin
ful Of the worlds great thrilling acti'
ties around them, but the proper al
= fully developed man or woman wi | ey
welcome The bull ing Of railroads. W
ever watch with a ihIil of Joy as Z
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-05-18
Construction
Train Here
in a
Few Days.

The sun rose Tuesday morning last
in clear and cloudleSs sky-nothing
unusual in Weser The Snake river
stretching away in the distance
through our fertile plains in pleasing
stretches, rippled and sparkled as
though smiling in sympathy with our
rejoicing The mountains near town
stood out so clear and distinct as if
they had approached several miles
nearer ard lowered their stately cloud
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-05-18

Now conveying visiting friends we
press forward TO the stand erected
near the track of the Pin Railroad,
on which are seated the speakers,
SUIT Calvin OF the o. S l. Vice
President Bates, Chief Engineer
Moore, E, I Merritt, N. B, Merritt,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-05-18
CIRCULATION $50.

We nut your "ad' before the people of
Washington county. When you spend
money you want advertising value.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
A Wolf Kills His Tanner.

The great Versailles fair in France
has been marred by two terrible acci-
dents, in which one af tho mouagerie
animals and tanner named Letort lost
their lives.
The first occurred through the care
lessness of one OF the keepers, who
left unfastened the door of the cage
occupied by a fierce polar bear. In
the midst of the performance the ami
NAL was seen to pull up the trap with
his paw and stalk out
Fortunately high iron grating
stood between him and the alarmed
onlookers. The bear accordingly
turned his attention to one OF his
companions in captivity, and made for
a hyena, into whose cage he effected
an entrance. A ferocious battle en-
sued in spite of the efforts OF the
keepers to separate the animals.
Coming at length to the conclusion
that it was safest to let well enough
alone the men shut the cage securely
and waited for the result OF the en-
counter. The end soon came. The
bear made short work OF the hyena
and literally tore the beast to pieces.
Letort was killed in the cage of q
ferocious wolf, which all at once re-
fused to obey him. The man struck
the animal over the four paws with his
whip, but this only made matters
worse.
Lashed into fury the wolf sprang
on the tanner, threw him down and got
his fangs into the mans throat. Le-
tort was found to have been severely
man0led. His death ensued almost
immsdiately.-New York Journsl.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
A Favored Fashion.

Yoke waists are charmingly youth
full in style and the favored fashion
for misses waists. The large illus
tration shows design at once girlish
and smart, and suitable to many
stuffs. The model, which is pale blue,
is OF soft India silk with trimmings Of
black velvet ribbon, but the pattern
is equally well suited to thin summer
materials and to the light weight
woods in light colors demanded by the
coming fall. II preferred, the yoke
can be OF contrasting material or color
or both, but as given it matches the
body OF the gown, contrast being
made by the narrow tucks in which it
is laid.
The foundation is the usual fitted
lining which closes with the waist
proper, at the centre back. On it are
arranged the full portion and the yoke
and the frills. The sleeves are slight
y fulled the entire length. style
which 10 admirable for young girls
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

Many persons are acquainted with
the virtues Of the hotwater bag, but q
sandbag is still better. Ge. some
clean, fine sand, dry it thoroughly in
a kettle on the stove; make q bag
about eight inches square of flannel,
fill it with the dry sand, sew the open.
ing carefully together, and cover the
bag with cotton or linen cloth. This
will prevent the sand from sitting out,
aud also unables you to heat the bag
quickly by placing it in the oven or
on top OF the stove. After once using
You will never again attempt to warm
the feet or hands OF sick person
with bottle or q brick. The sand
holds the heat for long time, and
the bag can be tucked up to the back
without harting the invalid. - The
Pathfinder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

style. White pique or duck is USUALLY \
chosen, although stylish revers ard
shown in polka dotted, plaid and fare !
pique. "All-over" embroidery is alsd
used for handsome revers, insertion q
edging, or both together, affording ell
fectiye garniture. The shawl and
notched revers are shaped with A
short seam in centre back. Thl
"sailor" is cut without seam. Th(
revers are usually made double, thd
elges being turned in and stitched tol
gether in tailor style. As here illus1
trated, No. lin shawl shape) is Of
white linen duck, with facing OF 'alll
over" embroidery. As shown will
notched collar. it is made of pla1
white pique. No. 2 has sailor G
Of white faced with black and
cross-barredpique, bias fold of
piped with black chambray decor
the edges. Worn with smart ID
gowns, these revers are stylish and z
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

jet sequin spangled net is stylishly
trimmed with bands Of sequin and
worn over skirt Of moire antique.
The same silk is used for the revers,
chemisette, collar with flare portions,
epaulettes and naring cuffs, bands Of
the same in narrower widths supply
ing the decoration. A fancy belt with
jeweled clasp encircles the waist. The
skirt may be black or Of any becoming
color, 30 long as the lining Of waist
and sleeves and the accessories match.
The waist may be made without the
lining and with the drapery worn over
different slips.
Tho stock collar has added flare
portions that stand up behind the
ears.
The back fits smoothly across the
shoulders, slight fulness being drawn
TO the centre at the waist line. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

under-arm cores are smoothly covered
and the fronts have graceful fulness
caused by single backward turning
plaits at the edge Of each shoulder and
two plaits at the waist line where they
blouse very slightly.
Above the invisible closing the
fronts are cut away to disclose the
chemisette. the edges being finished
by prettily shaped revers.
The draperyis in circular form and
falls in soft ripples all around. 1t
may be arranged over any style OF
skirt in circular shape as here shown,
or in five, six, seven or three piece
style.
The mode is suitable for foulard,
India or other softly finished silks,
crepe-d -de-chine, ,crepelino- de-s sole, wool,
yelling, canvas, cashmere, camels-
hair or cloth.
The waist may be made separately
and worn with any style of skirt,
charming combinations being pos
sible.
To make this whist for a lady of
medium size will require one and
three-quarter yards OF material forty
four inches wide. To make the over
skirt drapery will require two and
one-quartcr yards of same width ma
terial.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

The '1iterary felers" to whom the
late Hon. Zachariah Chandler applied
an epithet suggesting that they were
already dead and worse, seem now to
be specially appreciated by our gov
ernment for public and particularly
diplomatic service. IN former times
Irving, Hawthorne and Motley were
regardeS as exceptional instances of
men of letters deemed fit for consular
or diplomatic place. Now the rule
seems to run along the lines of the
old exception, as is easily seen by a
reference to the just published mem
bership roll OF the Authors' club of
New York city. There are only 152
members of the club. Yet the list
includes John Hay, late ambassador
to England, and now secre tary of
state; Horace Porter, ambassa ador to
France; Andrew ID. White, ambassa or
to Germany; Oscar S. Straus, minister
to Turkey, and Arthur Sherburne Har-
dy, late minister to Persia and now
minister to Greece.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
" 1 WE'RE YOU.
I wouldn't think about distress,
IN were vout

wouldn't think about distress,
II | were you,
] wouldn't even once confess
To ever feeling blue;
But when the sun II well disposed
To shine upon our friends and foeA
I'D be content with even less,
II were you.
just let II raln, or snow or shine,
Twill bring no gain
To blame misfortune, or repine;
Tho longest lane
viii end some time, aud every day
Roses will bloom along the way,
Because OF rain.
Then sing your songs; cry II you must,
But keep In view
The healthy soul-insplring trust
That's always due
To them that strive to live above
To earthly things excepting lovci
I'd lot all other treasures rust.
II were youl
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

But living in the country does not
in itself make us virtuous or wise, says
Mrs. Eaglesfeld in Self-Culture; we
have strayed too far from nature TO
slip back at once into the habits and
instincts Of our more fortunate ances-
tors; we need teacher, guide, to
open our dull senses and direct us till
we can read the secrets ourselves.
But when we have cast off the nrti6-
cialties of city life, and have given
ourselves humbly into the care Of
Mother Nature, then will she reward
her child with her infinite treasures of
knowledge, health, beauty and virtue.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

On the subject OF homicide in the
United States the Springfield Repub-
Ecan presents figures furnished by a
correspondent, as also some of its own
gathering, which go to show that the
comparison made between this coun-
try and others in this particular is
not as disparaging in the United
States as many persons have thought.
On the contrary, when comparison is
made between the older parts of the
United States, where the restraints of
law and order are fairly we'll enforced,
and England, for instance. the balance
is on this side. Massachusetts, re-
cent record for deaths re ulting from
personal violence is 0.5 for every
100, 200 inhabitants, while England's s
is 0.8. and Scotland's 1.5. Vermont.
Rhode Island, and Connecticut in
1898 had record Of O.6 for every
100. 900. As to the country at large,
it Is claimed that comparisons with
older countries are unfair. Here there
are many sections where police pro-
lection exists mainly in name.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

There is no surer safeguard against
all degrees of mental unsoundness
than habit of self control. Az men
of quick blood may fall dead in mo-
meuts of high excitement, 80 may
lesser disturbances, oft repeated, un-
settle the rational faculties. Machin-
cry that is loosely set tends to jar it.
self to pieces, and the agitations of
ungoverned emotion may gradually
produce an unstable equilibrium" OF
The Nervous system, and predispose
the brightest man or woman to be en-
tirely upset by sudden crisis of pas
sion, alarm, loss, or ecstasy. For Joy,
like grief, anger, fear or appetite, re-
quires the gentle restraint of reason.
The asylums are full of admonitory
cases. Wanted, for each individual, a
good internal government, well admin
istered.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
Black and white rI.hns,s In Vogue. :

Black and white rIshnsts In vonne. \
Black aud white fishnets will be
used extensively this season. Many
beautiful effects can be brought out
with these nets. Cream white over
buttercup satin or surah silk, with n
wide ilounce at the bottom Of the fish
net skirt, gives decidedly pretty ef-
feet. Wear either a gold belt or O,
crush belt Of cream white silk with q
tiny gold buckle. Topaz or an amber
string Of beads will give q perfect
touch to such costume. A large
black hat unrelieved by colors should
be worn with such gown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

In . search fora name for the ''elec-
trically propelled self-contained vehi-
Gle for roads and streets," the Elec-
trical Review has chosen "Electromo-
bile rs the best of the thousands
suggested.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

A thinker OF the name of David
Morgan has been studying Tennyson.
He finds that Tennyson "sat like n
clam in his shell and growled and
grunted." This may not throw any
sudden wave of light upon Tennyson,
but the growing and grunting clam
sitting in his shell is q new and inter
estinp figure.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

The petroleum output in Southern
California now amounts to about 45, =
900 barrels day, and it is all consumed
upon the Pacific coast. 1t was dis
covered about teu years ago, and has
been in use for about five years. A
tank steamer runs regularly between
Santa Barbara and San Francisco,
carrying refined petroleum to the lat
ter market. The Southern Pacific
runs its local trains by oil, and it is
also consumed rs fuel in several man
ufacturing establishments in this sec
tion. There is no smoke and no Gin
ders. The locomotive tenders on the
Santa Fe road are big tanks, and the
engineer feeds the fire with key.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
Pretty white shirt Waists.

Some of the daintiest white shirt
waists to he found in the shops have
n little stripe in the material, dimity
fashion, that is very pretty in effect.
These waists are among the most ex-
pensive and are made perfectly plain
without Hamburg or lace which in
many waists, where il is not fine, is al
Disagreement.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
Unearthed nm Indian Canoe.

While digging along the shores of
Cedar Swamp Creek, near Petersburg,
N. j., recently, Penn Baner uncovered
q large Indian canoe. The canoe was
nearly sixteen feet long, over five feet
wide, and tina red cedar from which it
had been cut must have been mon
ster tree.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
HUMOROUS.

''Is that new English novel inter
esting" ''No; there isn't single
consnmptive person in the book"
Ada--Wasn't there some talk of
Maude marrying duke? Dolly
Yes; but the Duke didn't say any
thing about IL.
James, said tho professor drearni-
ly, "tbe horse is not quite ready to go;
please drive me up to the front door
and tie me securely"
First Ingenious Maiden-How do
you like my engagement ring2 Second
Ingenious Mniden-Oh, it is the
prettiest one you have had
When Daphne ccnns our closets up,
Her ways I must deplore;
She ilnds lot OF long-lost things,
And loses many more.
''They say that fringes nre not much
worn now, but I'm hanged If believe
IL " muttered Penniless, as he glanced
at the bottoms of his trousers.
Ethel saw Count HardupslSi last
evening, Cousin Tom Does he talk
as brokenly as ever? Ethel-Mv yes.
i heard him ask pa to loan him $40
before he left.
MARY, Johnny tells mo that when
he went into the dining room last
night he saw Mr.. BiG with his arm
round your waist" "What story,
mamma Why, the gas was out"
Portrait Painter-Let's see, what
pose would you prefer2 Sitter
Please depict me as holding volume
of my poems with an inspired air that
suggests also delicate shade of mod
esty.
Tho melancholy days have como,
The saddest Of tho year
To those who have to 20 afoot
And dodge the blcycloer.
Professor -. This eccentricity you
speak of in your daughter, isn't, after
all, n matter of heredity2 The Mother
severely No, sir. I'd have you
to know, sir, there never was any
heredity in our family.
"Aunt Emeline has theory for re-
forming the world" "What is it?"
"Mothers ought to exchange chill
dren. "What good would that do?"
Mothers always have such strict
ideas about how other women's chill
dren should be raised"
The other day, as two friends were
talking together in the street, don
key began to bray aud wheeze and
cough in n distressing manner. "What
cold that donkey has," said one of
the men. "And, by the way, that
puts me in mind-how is your
cough"
yes" answered Samuel War
shaver, the leader of the orchestra
engaged for the occasion, 81 saw sam
three days ago. He then came to me
and engaged my baud. He wanted
security that we would be present, 80
/ gave him my silver watch. / don't
know where he is now."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

whose arms are not usually sufficient
ly plump 10 look their best In the
tight, plain sort which at present pre-
walls. At the wrists nre narrow frills
OF lace, headed by velvet bands, but tif
desired the sleeves can bo cut elbow
length, and finished with somewhat.
deeper fall.
To make this waist for miss Of four
teen years, three yards OF material
thirty inches wide will be required.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

Among the latest French novelties
to be chronicled are silk parasols
trimmed with fiat, very deep vandykes
OF eam-colored silk embroidery, and
edged with silk fringe TO match, and
dress" umbrellas with n border OF
embroidery or Irish guipure ihser.
lion
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
Dainty Collars and Guns.

Linen collars and cuffs are still
worn with silk waists. but those Of
sheer lawn and Valenciennes lace are
moro dainty and more universally be-
coming
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
THE REALM
OF FASHION.


NEw YonK CrrY Especial. Elegance
OF material and simplicity OF design
enhance the attractiveness Of this
charming toilette, which Ia one Of
May Nations latest designs. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

During the year 1898 American
builders sent $50 locomotives to for
eign countries. This record proves
that If others will pay the freight the
Yankees will show them how to haul
10
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

A trim, dainty look is associated
with these latest accessories, which ara(
worn over coats and jackets in eyeryI
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
rhs favorits Chemisette..

All sorts of ohemisettes are worm
but the ones OF fine lawn in dainty
tucks aud sheer lace insertion are b
far the most popular.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

fective. They are simply constructed
easily made aud readily adjusted.
To make No. will require five
eighths of yard of material twenty
seven inches wide. To make No. :
will require three.quarters Of q var
OF same width material.