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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07

The soldi II carefully closed the door,
ward him, knife cleaning In his
hand.
"You cursed assassin" said the colo
mel, staring up at him fercely. do
you mean to murder me?"
The soldier put his fingers Yarningly
to his lips, bent down and win nec.
slash or two smote off the hastings
that bound the coloners feet and
hands. Preobeslas felt salt tear
drop upon his, face as the other bent
over him.
He looked up amazedly, then started
back and rubbed his eyes, petrifed
with astonishment. sDesmond!' lie
exclaimed desmond! Have you ris-
en- from the deadw
The sham soldier laid his finger on
his lip mo noise ii you can help,
colonel. Everything Is yet to do. Hi
mar Ia safe" he whispered, but we
must get these others freed. And then
the business is half begun. We must
surprise the guard and get their rifles"
The colonel was still staring, staring
goodness he began.
Desmond held up his hand. mot
now, my dear sir. All in good time.
Come with me-" And he walked across
to where Barr snored heavily In the
far corner, his head pillowed on heap
of floor scrapings. his bound limbs
huddled into . knotted pose Of dis
comfort.
They cut his cords and passed on.
Thus they made the tour Of the entire
number. Desmond cut, and the colo
i mel, staid for moment beside each
half Weakened man to convince him Of
his freedom and to impress the neces-
sity for silence into his sleep dulled
brain.
Finally 30 men stood up, wakened,
free and burning for what might be-
tide In the matter of revenge for their
captivity and despoiling. 1t took but
few moments to inform the colonel
of the manner Of his daughters escape
and her share in Desmond's rescue.
The old warrior snorted like a war
horse in his delight and stood forward
eager for the fray now his deyouring
He even ventured to smile comically.
1.-THE little vixenv he said. ITO
think that our release is due to her
disobedience She will be neither to
hold nor bind in future. But what
| next, my dear fellowY'
according to old stefan, the guard
room is in the far corner. There Is a
; guard of dozen and a sergeant The
; first thing is to settle them and get
J their arms. The rest, he says, sleep IL
) a long dormitory in the west wing
) But they can wait till we overpowel
the others. We must do it in silence il
: possible"
, They opened the door again, ant
= stealthily the line Of sailors creep
: across the courtyard to where the rec
!. glow Of fire shone through an opel
! doorway. "A dozen gray uniforms
l showed patchily through the heapet
( straw upon some truckle beds, but be
0 fore the fire sat single man and nurs
e ed his face, grooming eloquently, ,
! sleep numbering case Of toothach
: without q doubt.
. There was hurried consultation
j Then Desmond and Williams, sailo
Of huge build and strength, stole int
the portal They exchanged a look
and Desmond nodded decisively. Lik
a flash they crossed the floor, and Wi
: liams' brawny palm was on the fel
lows mouth before he could move. TIL
. sight of knife cleaning in most ur
pleasant proximity to his throat CAV
9 him to understand that the TIMES
Il sound would mean instant death.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07
Estate Of Michael sketlington.

IN the Probate Court OF the County OF Washing
ton State OF Idaho:
In the matter OF the estate NOTICE OF TIME
OF Michael Skelfington. APPOINTED FOR
deceased. PROVING WILL
Notice is hereby given that Friday, the first
day OF December. 1899. at 10 o'clock n. m. OF said
day. at the court room OF said court, in the town
OF Weser. county OF Washington has been APP
pointed as the time and place for proving the
will Of Michael Skeiiington. deceased, and Tor
hearing the application OF Edward Skef1ington
for the issuance to him OF letters testamentary
thereon.
THos NJ. JEFFREYs.
5O-5
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07

"How did you and your friend man
age TO get through a ea-- raign, each
taking 40 active part, without becom-
ing elJn.ies?'
On. lore was no occasion for any
violent Jca.ousies or personal feeling.
We c41l. ye.dng to the same party
Washington Star
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07

Confined from third pass)
made, swinging the long file backward
and forward, pressing desperately
upon the bars. gasping with excite
ment and the energy Of his toll, the
Precipitation raining from his forehead.
Half an hour of unceasing toll, and
the bar broke. Rising to his feet, he
sought sure foothold and then seized
the severed end and tore 1t slowly
back. The metal softened by expo
sure, gave under his strenuous tugs.
Unfortunately as he bent and pried it
back the far end snapped at the angle
Of the bend. With chatter that sound
ed out with horrible distinctness he fell
prone upon the roof. He lay still, his
heart throbbing in great beats that
seemed to suffocate him. The steps of
the sentry ceased in the courtyard. He
could but have heard the clatter, and
his suspicious were aroused. Then a
desperate idea came into Desmond's
head. "iee-ow, yee-oww he miawed,
the tremor of his voice giving a par
ticularly feline ring to the sounds.
"Yee-ow, fzz-stv' And he spat and
scrabbled at an imaginary rival. dis
lodging one or two bits Of shale reck-
lessly.
"Ughw grunted the sentry and, pick
ing up pebble, cast it At the roof and
resumed his walk down the center of
the courtyard. The stone fell within
a yard Of Desmond's face and, re-
bounding, struck him over the eye. If
he could have found it, he felt he
should like to preserve 1t as a precious
relic.
He resumed his work at the mex,
bar with greater caution, and, though
1t was stouter than the first. an hours
work saw 1t, too, broken. He twisted
It aside and fastened his remaining
rope to the side Of the grating. Then
wriggling his body feet first through
the opening he caught the loose END
between his hands and slid down int
the darkness of the barn.
The prisoners must have heard his
operations on the roof, but no sound
came up to him. He landed gently OF
the floor, let go the rope and began t,
feel round him with cropping hands
For yard or two he crept about II
the darkness, finding nothing. HI
gave a slight whisper. No answe
came. With beating heart he strod
forward, playing out his hands befor
him. Nothing met his touch but
blank wall. With sickening disap
pointment at his heart he crawle'
round the walls, feeling, stretching
grasping at emptiness. He crosses
and recrossed the floor aimlessly. TIL
result was everywhere the same. Hi
adventure was vain. The barn wa
empty, the floor smooth and void a
when Hilmar played in it in the day
of long ago.
AS this was borne upon him he turf
ed despairingly to the rope to elm
forth again and renew his search elst
where. He clutched the rope and bt
gan to haul himself up hand by hant
There were quiyer and CRATE froI
above The iron framework stirre
and began to move. He drew himsel
up with quick, desperate jerks. To
late! With a crash and clang tn
bars came away from the walls an
fell Gathering to the hard stone paw
ment. A corner struck him, ant
bleeding and half stunned, he role
upon the floor a prisoner indeed.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07
Her wise Selection.

Her Pa-Now that YOU have become
engaged to young badger, | must say
that feel sorry for aim.
Daug what reason, pa?
Her fa--Because, my dear, you know
you CIT cook even Z litila bit.
Dar~ aisr-I had thorC,' Ct that, pa
but you see he is a rr-.. -sional forty
day faster.-RichmoLd Times.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07

The pess!m.sr !co.-5 ii the sky,
And II oud be there
He way : ", 4 doleful sigh
Beca.5e X isn't far
Or If, pe-chance. 10 cloud appear.
He gravely shakes his head
And groans: Unless 1t rains. fear
The crops will soon be dead"
Chicago Times-Hera
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07
A. b. ANDERSON GEO c. BRA DIZZY
President. Cashier
c. NJ. HIXON, Assistant Cashier
Bank of Weiser

Capital. $25. 600 wEIsER. IDAHO
Incorporated September /, 1894.
Directors W. Ayers, w r. Sommer-
camp John Cuddy Fred L. Taylor and
Sol M. Barnett.
Transacts general banking business.
Buys and sells exchange on all parts OF
the United States and Europe
Collections made and promptly remitted.
Money to loan on good security.
We solicit your business.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the copartnership
existing between H. Weaver and f. l.; Bussey,
doing a livery business at Weser, Idaho, Is
this day dissolved by mutual consent. +. L. Bus
sey retiring and II. c. Weaver continuing the
business Of said firm All accounts owing said
Arm are PAYABLE to H. C. Weaver and all debts
owing by said firm will be paid by him:
ii. G. WEAVER,
f. L. BUssEY.
Weiser. Idaho. November 8. 1899.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07
Locs ii:ag Responsibility.

THE ;-.-.. ass 1--S 80 taste this
norm 5, 4a.o tAe sLe,.i 5..-.- dent.
M, was the aa4ws-, - :; 'y@nt
good milk, you ous-t u l. '..----- 10
help some. I've wonGc-e~ t.---e an
again way you didn { CHASE ,l.rcSA cut
OF y5ur front yard. All ,,s--. I, ,l-i-
un.s al cAgy santhemums ar t.inss is
enough TO Spite any cows milk
Washington star.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07
ITO BE c ONTINUED.l
Nor a serious reepIe.

The doomed man was defiant to the
last
ga, feel as fine as fiddle!" he ex-
go =. - tie rope was being adjusted
49,. :. ..eck.
81 up!" shouted the mob,
W.. .-e-lor.
....s not the way of these crude
re-I-s ~ ,ake life too seriously-De-
triot y Oh ....
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07
The Very Sad Death Was Great
Blow to Her Many Friends
in Weiser.
FUNERAL HELD MONDAY
The Last Sad Rites Over The Her Mortal Re-
mains Took Place at Her
Late Home.

DIED-In Weiser, Friday, Dec. 18th,
1899, Mrs. James Gerwick, aged
80 years, 2 months and rs days,
of pneumonia.
The deceased was only sick very
short time, having been out on the
streets day or two before the sad
blow came to that home. The fu-
neral was held at her late home Mon
day at p. M, and the house was
crowed with mourning relatives and
friends. The funeral serraon was
preached by Rev. Chas. Luck of the
Congregational church, and the words
of consolation and hope there spoken
by him met with sincere response
in emotion from the many hearts
that there beat in kindly sympathy
for the sorrying relatives and those
who mourn with them. The Odd
Fellows lodge, Of which Mr.. Ger
wick is member, attended the flu
neral in body. The pail bearers
were: 0. M. Harvey, Alex john
son, John Walker, John Rose, Nor
val Gorrie, Leon Lynch. The in
terment took place in the city ceme-
terry.
The deceased leaves husband,
three children, Guy A., Roy l.. and
Edith H., and father and mother,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Monroe, besides
other relatives, to mourn their great
loss. Those present at the funeral
from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Monroe of Boise, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Monroe and children and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ran of Payette. A
brother on Crane creek did not learr
of her death in time to attend the
funeral.
Mrs. Gerwick spent her early life
at her childhood home on Crane
creek. She married Mr. Gerwick il
the spring of 1888, and about two
years ago the family moved to this cit.
where Mr.. Gerwick has since beer
engaged in business and they hav'
had happy home circle. She wa
member of the M. f. church, ant
was always firm in the faith.
In this we are called upon to per
form most painful duty, that o
chronicling the profoundly sad AM
nntimely death of so highly re
spected and beloved citizen as wa
Mrs. Gerwick.
This death is especially sad be
cause through it happy home ha
been broken up and a truly nobl
woman and loving wife and mothe
has laid down life's labors when onl
lust over the Threshold of earth
haven of domestic happiness an
comforts, surrounded by all tha
makes life worth the living, an
bound to her home by ties that wei
truly sacred. She was in the fu
bloom of womanhood and was sun
moned to cross the valley of deaf
when her life was filled with beaut
and promise.
Yes, it is sad indeed to chronic
this sudden departure from life
scene of action, from home and love
ones, but there is consolation in I'll
knowledge that the good woman WI
has just passed away was christia
in all that the term implies, and 81
has gone to her reward
The profound sympathy OF the el
tire community is with Mr.. Gerwic
and children in their hour of dee
afllicton.
But when the in all his state,
Illumed the eastern skies
She passed through glory's morning gate
Aud walked in Paradise.
ACKER'S DYSPEPSIA TABLET
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07

Nell-You should have seen the way
that man stared at me.
Lc.s ,.a.iie-pily)-He was probably
watch ) ..r nose.
Ne-i--4y lose?
Le.lc-les; he's reporter, and is
supposed to keep his eyes on anything,
that turns up.-Spare Moments.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07

ACKER'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS
are sold on a positive guarantee. Cures
heart burn, raising of The food. distress
after eating or any form OF dyspepsia.
One little tablet gives immediate relief.
% cts. and so Cts. For sale by G. L.
Williams, druggist.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07

II WAS nearly dead with dyspepsia, tried doc
used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure That cured me. '
1t digests what you eat Cures indigestion, sour
stomach, heartburn and all forms OF dyspepsia.
g. T, williams.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07
STATE BANK OF IDAHO

EDWARD SHAINWALD. +. +. President
HERMAN HAAS. ......N Vice President
G. J. SELWYN Cashier
ANDREW ADAMS n;uoo,eus
NJ. McGREGOR
CORRESPONDENTS Boise. Capital
State; New York. Mercantile National;
Omaha First National; San Francisco,
Wells Fargo: Salt Lake, McCormic & Co.
A general banking business transacted.
Interest allowed on time deposits.
Exchange drawn direct on the princi
pal cities of the United States and
Europe Drafts on Hong Kong. China,
a, San Francisco rates.
Special attention given to making col
lections and handling bullion.
Highest prices paid for all kinds of
warrants.
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ON ROAD TO
SEVEN. DEVILS
Twenty-Five miles from Weiser, is the
.ILIotel De MIDDLE VALLEY

Where the traveller can secure
hrsl-class meals and lodgings for
81 per day Bar in connection.
We handle Schlitz Milwaukee
beer, and have the best of
liquors. BIN
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-12-07

JOHN W, HfERs,
Attorney for Estate.
Dated Dec. 7th. 1899.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28

Whatever may be said derogatery to the
stone crusher which our city fathers pur-
chased last year, relative to its being an ex-
pensive luxury and an elephant on our
hands" the opening OF spring from very
severe winter making streets in some places
almost impossible with loaded teams, re-
veals the fact that the streets and parts OF
streets which were laid with stone from the
crusher are all right and will make foun-
daton that the heaviest depth OF freezing
ever known in these parts cannot heave and
disarrange. The winter through which we
have Just passed has been severe test and
practical one. The first cost OF making
roads with 1t may be little high but when
it is done, it is well done for all time, and
not only that but it supplies work to lot
of laboringmen who are greatly benefit
ted by reasons OF employment given them.
-Belding Banner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28

Lansing, April 24-The house did
not have quorum this afternoon and
took recess until s o'clock tonight.
Then there was bare quorum present,
and two hours were spent in committee
OF the whole considering one bill--the
bill of Rep. Nevins, providing that
druggists shall report weekly to the
prosecuting attorney the names and ad-
dresses of all persons to whom he has
sold intoxicating liquors. The bill
provided that it should apply to cities
of less than 10000 population, but this
limitation was stricken out, and then
the bill was finally agreed to. 1t is
probable that before it comes up on Its
passage canvass will be made to ex-
empt Detroit, Grand Rapids and Sagi.
nav, and possibly other cities.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28

Lansing, April 24.-Thc expected
report of the railroad committee on the
matter Of repeating the Michigan Ger
trial railroad charter is coming out to-
morrow, and according to the state
ments of Chairman Fleischhauer and
other members of the committee it is.
too, just what the friends uf repeal have
been expecting recommendation tlat
"a commission be appointed to negotiate
with the company and report next No
yember. The legislature will have long
since adjourned by that time, so that
no action can be taken on repeal until
the next legislature, unless the governor
should call "A special session.
Chairman Fleischhuaer is promulga-
ting Il new argument against passing
an absolute repeal bill at this time.
He says if The special charter should be
repealed the road would be disorgani,ed
and there would be no power on earth
To make it organize again. Therefore
there would be left only "a lot al rails,
cars and other property Of comparative
Is little use to the state or 10 anyone
else, but which the state would have to
pay for entire because the state dis
solved the corporate body lat con
trollcd it and there would he no other
corporate body to take It's place. He
thinks the stale would either have to sell
the stuff rs second band material or run
the road Itself, and he thinks that in
any case it would cost the state $780,
coo, 900 On the other hand, hc says
the road has made an offer To relnquish
lis charter for Il consideration OF 81
100000, and ne cites that as reason
why it would be tu better - appoint
commission and negotiate with the
road than to plung" into repeal. The
bill that will be reported today proposes
that the commission shall bc composed
of Secretary of State Stearns, State
Treasurer Steel and Railroad Commits
sioner Osborn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28

Lansing, April 24,-1hc following
corporations filed article OF incorpora.
ton with the secretary of state during
the past week Geneva Center Cream
cry company, Geneva. $4,000; Union
Ice company, Bay City, 10000; +. r.
Daily company, Sutton's Bay, S25 600;
Michigan Basket and Broom company,
Grand Rapids, 50 900; Church & West,
Grand Rapids, $4,000; George H.
Clippert IL Brother Brick company,
Springwells, 100000; Imperial Cap
company, Detroit, 100000; y. b.
Klse Lumber company, Sturgeon Bay,
100000; Parlor Furnace company,
Big Rapids, $50 600; Bay City Boiler
company, Bay City $1,000; Wayerly
Telephone company, Kalamazoo, $50
OOO Wolverine Poultry association,
Bay City, $1,000; Detroit Tobacco
company, Detroit, SO 600.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28

Chicago A,r'l u Gen. Richard j.
Ogleshy pn, oru in Oldham county,
X. July -, ISL. His parents were
Of Scottish extraction, In 1886 he
was taken by his uncle, Willis Oglesby,
to Decatur, III and in that city grew
to manhood First he was farmer
three years and then returned TO Ken
lucky and the learned the carpenters
trade. At the age of 10, he returned
to farm in Illinois In the campaign
of 1910, he sided with Lincoln. In
1914 Mr.. Oglesby began the study of
law at Springfield, and upon his adj
mission to the bar, located in Moutrie
county, where he practiced until the
Mexican war broke out in 1916, when
he enlisted as volunteer. AT the
close of the war he returned to Deca-
tur, and in 1847, drove overland to
California in search of gold. Return
ing he was prominent in the campaign
of 1862. He was nominated state sem
ator and elected. He was placed in
command of federal troops as Cairo
and Birds Point, in 1861, and served
throughout the war. In 1864 he was
elected governor of Illinois and served
two terms. In 1872 he was again
elected governor and made United
States senator at the following meeting
of the legislature. His fourth election
as governor was in 1874. After this
term he retired to private life,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28
NEWS FOR M|CH|GANDERS.
A Whole Regiment of News Items
From Michigan Towns
CAPTURED FOR BRIEF READING.

Jackson, Mich April 2i.-Atter
trial lasting n week Of the case of Sarah
l.. Hits W. the jackson Street Rail
way Co. for the killing of her son last
August, Judge Peck, IL the Jackson
circuit, today took the case from the
jury and ordered n verdict for the de-
PENDANT on he ground Of contributory
negligence. Hits was riding in "a
wagon and attempted to cross the track
in front of "A car.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28
Petoskey. April 25.-Thomas y.

Petoskey, April 25.-Thomas y.
Langridge, who came here from Tecum-
sch. with his wife and stepdaughter,
about four years ago, WAS arrested to-
day AMI bound over 10 the circuit court
on the charge of bigamy. In Septem-
Der, 1896. he and his reputed wife
signed articles Of agreement, dividing
the property and agreeing to live apart.
On the strengt' of this, in January,
1898, he married Anna Habner, with
whom he has since lived. His former
wife filed bill for diverse few weeks
ago, but his arrest came on complaint
of Morrell Long, IA brother Of Chief
Justice Long, IA tenant, with whom he
had trouble. He claims 10 marriage
to the first woman, whom, however. he
had Acknowledged for eight years
The accused is "A capitalist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28

This is the time of year when gardens
and lawns get the greatest raking over that
is Civ N them for twelve-month. and the
rake and hoe, shovel, spade and wheelbar-
row are very much in evidence. The paint
and whitewash brush too are brought out
and the interior of many houses are being
made brighter and cleaner. a very favor
able opinion Of city is always impressed
on visitors from its cleanly appearance and
our citizens should put forth an effort to
make il look inviting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28

Flint, April 24.-New1 has been ro-
ceived from Phnrnix. Ariz. of he cap
tnre of the Hald. rman brothers, who
murdered Duputt Chester Ans worth,
formerly II Flint, and Special Deputy
Ted Moore of Crchso cpunl,. fine
brother, re aged 25 aud Is nrd were
c,ughi 10y n posse north of Lord>burg,
\ M, and are awaiting eAtradilion
papers having refused to 90 back to
Arizon.. rhey succeeded in getting
over l25 miles away ON foot and were
taken unawalcs at ranch. The fell
lows say They expected lNnching, aud
on account of The unprovoked murder
the citizens are loudly calling for n
double hanging. There is said 20 be
no question a 10 the end of the rsur-
dercrs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-04-28

Detroit, April ~ Little Clara Coe-
sens, about + years of age, was struck
10y car No. 10 Of the Rapid Railway in
LeesvilIe yesterday afternoon and died
within a quarter of an hour of the ac.
cident She was daughter of Joseph
A. CoeSens, shoemaker living at 1913
Townsend avenue. With her parent,
she was visiting her uncle, Victor, also
a shoemakcr, who lives on Gratiot ave-
nue. IN the northeastern suburb.