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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06

In the Trenches, Feb. 90. l8c

In the Trenches, Feb. %, 1882
Dear Folks BY the courtesy OF
Clyde Senters, clerk at headquarters,
l suppose you heard from me on last
mail. We were occupying our pres
cnt position and owing to the short
time until the mail left, l could not
write. The Idaho regiment has done
glorious work in part for not being
full one has had to fill positions
where only company or two could
be used and has not taken part at
any time rs whole We have been
in almost every engagement of i'm
portance, that is q and D, either in
the reserve, the worst place possible,
or on the firing line. AT the attack
at Guadalupe church, d and G bore
the brunt Of the firing and for go
hours we were under a steady fire
and heavy one at times with the
sharpshootels not overe75 yds. d.
rectly in our front. Eight men were
picked from 9 and D and put to hold
a stone wall across the road leading
into the church. that was one time
when l considered my life as almost
valueless--in our front from SO to. n
hundred yds. distant were heavy
meshes of bamboos, stone fortifica-
tions and trenches, put up by the
Spaniards. Here we killed quite a
number Of natives not Is yds. dis
tant. The Coiorado's and we had
! dropped back the first morning after
we had stopped charge and this
had given them great courage SO that
they exposed themselves necdlessly
We were glad when the order came
to fall back to San Pedro little over
a mile distant for l hardly think OUT
nerves would have held out "a hrs.
longer. The retreat was under the
direct supervision Of Colonel
Smith Of the Colorado's, who
fear, has made fatal mistakes. He
has shown his incomPetency SO often
that the Coils are becoming cowardly
and are no longer known as the gal
liant first. He has full company in
reserve guarding the church Gin name,
but in fact for his safety, and he
would not allow these men TO relieve
the Idaho's the weakest place in tht
line but the heaviest attactcd 1t i.
said King has given him great rak
ing over for his actions. Many
times did we wish for Major Figgin,
SO that we could 60 ahead and drive
the natives out, or else we woult
know that we had some one on whom
we could rely. Our duties in The
trenches are very light out post du
ties 100 yds. of the Co. at night, %
an hour on each night behind. Thu
native sharpshooters keep US gener
ally in the trenches where we hav'
orders not to fire unless during gen
eral advance. No one has been in
jured though the escapes have beef
numerous 1t is said we will be re
leased tonight or tomorrow to 60 il
for change of clothes and bat
both of which we are sadly in nee'
of, having left camp just two week
ago We have between II and
miles of trenches four feet high an
from three to four feet thick, with
man every Ten feet. How is that?
CHAs.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06
SALUBRIA.

The beautiful valley of Saubria is situated
near the center OF the county, of which it is one
OF the richest sections. The town is located in
the most advantageous part or the valley. Sa-
lubria town has about 400 inlabitants nuiner-
Gus business houses halls. schools, churches,
and other advantages. and from its trail Local.
ton has sta Bile and 1uttering future before it.
The valley is constantly increasing in popula-
ton and value.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06
New Saloon.

NIessrs, W. D. Scullard aud j.
Perkison, late of St. Paul, MINI
have opened "The Derby" saloon in
the Newman building on Eof Street.
The entire building has been renova-
ted, papered and painted Tie front
room OF bar room presents a tastey
appearance and the bar is very
handsome home made piece OF work
by G. 0. Davis, and the other fur
nishings are in keeping. The reas
room has been painted blue with sp-
propriate paintings and frcscoes; al
the side Of this a coy private clut
room has been fitted up-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06
INDIAN VALLEY.

Indian Valley is one OF the many beautiful
valleys Of Washington county. 1t is almost in
the center of the county. has the same general
pleasant climate and some OF the most beautiful
and valuable farms in the county found here
Good schools and thriving and growing popu-
ation A vale we'll ft for man to live ill.,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06
C0U NCIL.

Council valley one OF the many beautiful
spots in Washington county that offer good,
pleasant home for industrious new settlers. Its
main resources agriculture and stock raising
Can find good market for products in surround
ing mining districts when same are developed.
Quite well populated. Has district schools stores
and hotel. (See Advertisements
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06

Meadows is n beautiful mountain valley 80
miles north of Weiser and II miles from the
famous Payettc lakes. 1t is about miles wide
by 20 long; raises hay IN abundance and some
grain. 1t is an ideal stock country and produces
the sweetest and juciest beef Garth. Meadows
cattle always bring the highest price. II is sur
rounded by forests full OF game and its cool
brooks are fall OF hungry mountain trout, max
ing delightful sumner resort.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06

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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06

Only onhf miles from weissr the kss
HoMEsEEKER and ACTUAL SETTLER For the aest
60 Days leti6 IAN
consisting a 1900 ; bargain.
Renember NO BOOM Prices for 6o DAYo n 60
buying
Addeeas
WeissTs AUGUST p1oCEm<
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06
Don't hesitate; take a Supreme
Judge.

TyANTED-Seyerxi Trustworthy Persons in
w this state to manage oar bussncss in their
- own nd nearby counties. II is mainly office
wori. conducted at home. Salary straight 500 =
year and ex penses mite. bonx dde. more no
less salary. Monthly e75. References. Enclose
selt- sddressed stamped envelope. Herbert r,
2Axs- fssst.s pept- y, Chicago to-SS
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06

You never tire Of smoking the
Supreme Judge.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-06

SCHOOLS.
Weise,' High School
LNA Public. graded six teachers
EN1h Principal, Prof. J. 4. Lowe.
Trustees, l. r. Smith, j, T.
Numbers, e. NJ. Barton.
JYeise,' academy
Excellent facilities, Prep r. ~
arntion for college. Full
information on application .113t =
to A. G. Upton. president
Fall term begins September 20, 1898.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
YOUNG MEMS RALLY DAY
At Methodist Sunday school Was
Great Success

The Young Mems rally at the First N.
E. Sunday school last sunday afternoon,
was one % the most interesting features
that has been instituted by Superintendent
Boyle since he took charge OF the school.
The great Sunday school was enthuseJ
by the lofty spirit OF the bright young
men who attended. and the exercises were
an inspiration for al. Old and youns.
Governor Stanley. whose heart has been
in such tender sympathy with the young
men always, addressed the Sunday. school
after the regular exercises had taken
place. His subject was rs the Young
Man Safe" Illustrating his subject by the
life and characteristic OF the young man
Atsol7n The governor paid q high tr-5-
ute 20 the sterling worth OF the coun-
rry's young men, IN war. in society and
in all the places 81 public trust
Mt Cl-ich OF Chicago. vho IS mem
Der OF the Alba Haywood company played
a pretty cello solo, ana Mr.. Morris y
this city. sang "Cau Boy Forget HIS
Mothers Prayer There were nearly 10
present az the Sunday school
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
Haywood AT AUDITORIUM
He Opened the Wichita Lyceum
Course Yesterday.

Alba Haywood and his company opened
the Lyceum course at the Auditorium
last night, entertaining an audience Of
perhaps 1000 people, most Of whom had
heard Mr.. Haywood before, and every
one Of whom would be glad OF an oppor-
tuniry TO hear him again, even in this
same course No edmirer Of Riley,
Americas greatest folklore poet, ever
gets tired Of hearing Haywood Rather
the fascination grows on one. Mr.. Alba
Haywood IS an impersona.or. and more.
He is greater than an impersonator, for
instead of making you feel that he IS
drawing a picture for you to look at sim
ply, ne lives the scene over again for
you. You forget Riley and Haywood in
'Kingry's MIL" It IS the old man, the
romping boys in the bran bin. and steal
ing ''Kingry's" skiff boat, the trees
reaching over and dipping into the water
of the mill race. You can hear the wheels
and the laughter OF the boys, and 1t all
becomes a memory Of your own that
makes the heart swell and sends lump
into the throat To hear Haywood in one
OF Riiey's character sketches IS 70 see the
people as Riley saw them, as they were.
In his response 10 encores he doesn't re-
sort TO cheap take-offs that lessen your
respect for him. When he comes again
It IS hoped that he viii have another or
two Of Ruey's TO his program, for It is
there he mora than excels. though in his
parody on Poe's Raven and the tick
ling song and PhUnny business he shows
himself a master OF mimicry and iulita-
ton. He has an entirely new Company
Of musicians.
The next number OF the course is James
P. Deliver of Iowa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
METHODIST REVIVAL SERVICES
Began Saturday Night at First VI. T.
and At Paul Churches.

Regular protraCte1 meetings began sun
day night az Two OF the Methodist
churches in this city. and BY next week
the South Er1p5-ia church VIII be II fun
swing, 50 It may be truly said that the
revival spirit VIII be a. is height among
AIa-hodists during the month % Novem-
Der
Dr. SIu-z has adopted a novel plan for
the series % meetings begun Sunday
evening ar the First II. r church, and
the plan. though new Is expected 70 en-
list very earnest work On the part az the
uemhe-sAlp TIE mem bershtp cs -hs
church has been divided into three SEE
tons - he known as sections l. . and
g. The first section Is composed o. all
persons whose names begin wlth any let
Ter from 4 ~ =. Inclusive. The second
section IS composed Of all persons whose
names begin with any letter from Il t5 y.
inclusive. and the third section IS cou-
posed O. all persons whose names begin
with any letter from y 20 z. inclusive.
DR.. Sluz IT his circular. says: "Oer plan
IS - have The first section cove-sr. wlrl
God n sustain w-h -5eir prayers and
presence. the 6-st week q -Ee meeting.
beginning November 7-a. t-e second Sec
ton 60 enter into like covenant % SIS
tain aIl tse meetings taa second week
b SHINING N5vsnee- eca- an5 the -zirt
zect-oa % sustain the meetings t1 Ike
u-s--s- tEs .el-tf week beginning S3vz--1-
Hzr -th Ar5 Z ~ services shrulz -cn-
t.--a Cor = fourth week ths- al viu SIS
-ai- this .asc week = t1= meetings ~
tEel- prayers ana presence. vita -1e zu-
5a-stsc5--E -hat t1ls w.I he the cIcsug
wsaz % The special series
~ - Paars Z 2 cEu-ca. corner &C
Lawrence avenue and Ta3-ze=-sz stree.
,he revival was Begun S9-51r z5-1t z5.1
A -1uslrE meeting Eer. Parker ere -zz-
To-. s. coaz1ct--- t1sze meetings zlccs.
and wf,h The al e u-ite3 ard -ssa1--
sire 1e-1ae-sEl2 r5z-s e likely e -
great awakening Tas crowd Sunday -izh.
azz oa= ~ ,hz largest eta- gsszzae5 e
re cAurca ana IRE meeting Is sad 90
1sve 5ee1 a E,5-loEs o-e one conversion
S reported Is ;as meeting
Res B1--z- caster - the Ezro-a
Avenue charcA. wsu asz- ~ revival
there next S1asav zzEzt. ard -ae-e gr5---
.ssz o5s ezeat seed sc-9u8 -sAe5 * rs
as wel As ~ szeA Of the ssaer 1~a
churches
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
BACK FROM PHILIPPINES
Freddie HarsOn X turned Yesterday
Prom n long Visit.

Fred c. Harson. VINO hzs been n the
army service in the Philippines. returned
home yesterday and vas warmly greeted
by his parents who I've on The West Side
Fred has done valiant service IN the war
and has an experience greater II length
Of service at least than any 4 the Twen-
tieth Kansas boys He went 70 The
Philippines before the Twentieth rsgi-
ment got there and has seen every phase
Of life IN that country. lis friends are
glad % know that he IS back hume safe
and sound.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
ghe aaaiehita 1slu Eagle. Tuesday goruu 1899

would be unconstitutional He said there
could be no remedy It'll the supreme court
was reformed and that this could only be
done - electing sne man president who
would reform" the personnel OF the
court Let Us elect such a man and
pray the good Lord TO take 10 Himself
enough members OF the court so that new
members opposed 10 trusts may be in the
majority" he said. Just what he meant
by asking the Lord 70 take unto Himself
the members Of the court was not clear
he may have had the gUiIlotine in mind.
He paid a special tribute 70 Leedy and
8fcNaH and was unable 10 understand why
the $500 stay-at-homes last fall had not
voted. His final conclusion upon the
trusts was 70 .'k.ck'-find out what party
n cuisines interests favor and then Just
get on the other side-be as anti"
He dealt with the Philippine question
very ginEsrly. He said his party was not
on record and he spoke only for himself.
He seemed never to have heard Of the
Sedgwick county platform. He condemned
the war and then tried 20 praise the Kan
sas boys. He then hit them a back
handed stroke BY saying they fought in
a war for which they we're not enlisted.
The inference was that IL they fought IN
the war when not obliged 70 they were
guilty Of involuntary manslaughter TO say
the least
He told the audience that year and a
half ago he did not know where the Phil
ippine islands were; he did not even know
We had a detached squadron in the east,
but as he was at that time in Washing
ton he took occasion to look the matter
up and being accommodated By the splen-
did libraries in the capital city, ne now
knew something more than farmers and
mechanics generally on this question. Al
this. many got up 70 go but he apologized
by saying he did not assume any superior
wisdom; it was only his superior oppor-
tunity. 81 am opposed 70 the Philippine
war, but am in favor Of expansion" he
said. He eulogized Bob Ingersou and
quoted him TO prove his position He did
not refer to his vote on the payment OF
10000. 90 for the Philippines. He quoted
General Funston father as saying: We
do not justify the acquisition in morals
and religion, but We need them III our
business" This, he said, was the defense
of the horsethief and highwayman- He
said there was no room for Americans on
the Islands unless there was q war OF
determination. A voice said Mckinley
had announced that such was his policy.
That settles it."
He concluded by referring to the cost
Of the war, but the crowd had grown
impatient at the long discourse and kept
out IF war makes good tines
said more than one, what is the use OF
such a kick, anyway"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
WHERE HIS FATHER CAMPED
Walter Ryburn Writes His Father \
Letter FROM Barrar Ks.

NJ 4 @ RE6ur1 z Easl D7lg-as ave
nue. received a letter from his son, Waller
". Reubg-n. who Is a member Of ne
F0rty-s-xrh United States infantry. ard
which embarked sor the Philippines yes
te-5-y from camp Preside san Francis
co. Walter enlisted IN New Xo-k. and
states in his letter chat he IS 6suPeG or
the very spot his father -amped when q
soldier in The civil var to--y-clree years
ago. He shows Il his letter taaJ be feels
patriotic pride II this fac-. and says he
v5I DO n1--.nS 70 d-sc-eii- The honorable
record u,e5e ay his father Wa--sr hopes
t5 sex through and make q v.s.c &c WlcL-
ia n Is Mum.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Nothing But Routine Business and
Nunt. DYer's Re mort

The regular monthly meeting Of the
board Of education was held last night in
the rooms at the city building. There
were barely enough members present 70
constitute a quorum. and no important
business was transacted. the allowing Of
bills and merely routine matters being
all the business worthy OF consideration.
Superintendent Dyer presented his re-
port for the month which was accepted.
1t shows the condition Of the schools to
be first class, with a Large attendance and
little trouble On account Of sickness or
other causes
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
ON HER WAY TO ITALY
Mrs. o. A. Reach win spend the Win
ter in Italy

Attorney o. A Reach has received a
letter from Mrs. Reach dated az New
York City. Just before she took fail for
Europe. where she goes ID spend tne win
ter. Mrs. Reach sailed on the steamer
"Noordland," and with her baby she will
spend the winter IN Florence. Italy. and
from there will visit all the places Of his
toric interest in the sunny cline. Mr..
Reach said that no definite arrangements
had been made for her return, but that It
was very likely that she would return
oy way Of England and visit some friends
in both England and Scotland.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
Herman & Hess.
FAIRM0UNT'S ALIGNMENT
Delegation at Auditorium Last Night
Array Themselves. According to Size

Last evening the Haywood entertain
menr brought out a large body OF stu
dents from Fairmounc college who took
their place in the university row" On
the front tier Of seats were seventeen
girls VINO evidently had been drilled and
sized up by some military tactician. In
point OF heads and height they presented
an arc. the tallest young lady sitting in
the center and on either side were eight
girls ranging from the next tallest TO the
center figure, down to the shortest girl
on each end. They were nice appearing
Kansas girls and this perfect order o.
seating attracted favorable comment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
Mr.. SAPHAR HERE AGAIN
Comes 20 wichita Again After Year
Ab@~are

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-07
LINE OF PROMOTION
several santa Fe Employees Walking
Tpfhe Ladder.

n the Transferring X F. r. Mccarthy
from chief clerk ot the santa Fe freight
Office in this city 20 Po1ca City. me fol-
lowing local promotions have been made
II the Offices acre. r y C--t-Efe.5 pre-
rn0reE 20 chief clerk. Ralph Robertson 20
cashier; Robert Torriugtcu. r.. % rsv.s-
izg clerk, Harvey Hv5 70 night clerE
and Andy Anderson s1es 70 Purcell a
o.. c.erA
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-27

when the first section of the third bat
talon arrived, at $3.50. What it lacked
in numbers, though, it made up in ear
nestness. If there had been any kind
of certainty as to the time the troops
would arrive, the reception accorded TO
this regiment, which has become a part
of Salt Lakes history, would have been
most generous.
DOUBTFUL as to Arrival.
The Western officials gave the
vaguest kind of answers to inquiries.
and few people had any idea as to
when the soldiers would arrive, until
the first train had actually reached the
station. When the section pulled in
there was practically nobody at the de-
pot except the usual crowd of loungars
and employees.
The soldiers didn't seem a bit dis
heartened over the unintentional frosti-
ness of their reception in a city where
the regiment was so long stationed and
where it has so many friends. They
piled off the cars by dozens and, leav-
ing only handful to guard the train,
hurried up town to greet old acquaint-
ances.
1t had been given out that the train
would be here at least an hour, and
that gave everybody an abundance Of
time.
When the first stragglers reached the
business section of the city their uni
forms and the aforementioned ''16" on
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-27
stationed here with their comrades he
fore the war.
Major Kirkham in Command.

The train consisted of two baggage
cars, two box cars, seven tourist Sleep
erS, one Pullman and caboose. Ma
jor Kirkham was in command, his jul
Nor officers being First Lieutenant
Guyer, adjutant; Captain Woodbury.,
Captain Thurston, First Lieutenants
Sorley, Carey and McGrew; Second
Lieutenants Walker and Conner, and
DR.. Richmond. Companies F, c and NJ.
containing los men each, composed tie
detachment Most of the officers went
up town at once, for nearly all of them
had formerly been stationed here.
Major Kirkham remained at the sta
ton. He was recently promoted into
the regiment from the Twelfth infantry
AS he walked up and down the plat
form smoking a big. black cigar, Major
Kirkham talked cheerfully of the long
trip from Jefferson barracks, No., to
Salt Lake City, and the longer trip
from here to the Philippines. He said
the journey thus far had been very
pleasant, all things considered. and he
saw no reason to anticipate any disa-
greeable features.
Major Kirkham believes the Sixteenth
will not have as serious a time in the
Philippines as it had in Cuba. How
ever, if it should be necessary for US to
fight" he added, the Sixteenth will do
its duty just as CALAMITY in the island
of Luzon as it did in the island of
Cuba
During the wait of the first section,
citizens continued assembling at the
depot. Each arriving car was filed
with people, and there were some hys-
terically cordial greetings between the
old-timers and their friends. One
husky sergeant walked down between
the tracks with his arm around a half
supporting and wrinkled little woman,