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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-01-24
Height and Genius.

Here are a few statistics bearing on
the question of height in its relation to
genius; Tall men-Burke, feet II
inches Burns, feet 10 inches; Sir
r. Burton, over 9 feet; Sir Walter
Raleigh, feet; Peter the Great, 8 feet
81 inches Thackeray, 0 feet inches
Lincoln, feet inch; George Wash
ington, 0 feet 3 inches. Medium stature
Lord Beaconsfeld, feet 0 inches
Byron, 8 feet 81 inches; Voltaire,
feet inches Wellington, 8 feet Z
inches. Short men-Balzac, feet
inchesi Beethoven, feet inches
Keats, feet; Napoleon, feet Ia
inches Nelson, feet inches; De
Quincy, feet inches Medical
Record.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-01-24

Hold your tongue, Mac" l TeGG, ana
HOu shall share"
chance when it was put in my way; II
seemed so safe, and it was such
humping big plum to go for. | guess
we've most of us kept honest through
fear of being found out. -
"And, besides, things are not always
as safe as they look. y
"Ycu'r right, Mac, and I'll remem-
Der that for the future, and guess it'll
scare ME into keeping straight.
"Yons not a very healthy way of
looking at it,, said l.
"Il admit that said he, "but from
societys point of view it's very use
full one We're funny animals, | feel
far easier now than did an hour ago.
and | know some one else who'll be
easier too
THAT will be Miss Bradbury you're
speaking off,
"Maybe so, maybe no.. said he
1.-The person | have in mind writes
books and has great liking for ro-
nance and told me almost as soon as
we met that it was a pity the old days
were gone, when there were pirates and
all that sort of stuff, and sea life was
more exciting. We got intimate, that
writer and l. Mac, and the tale of this
game here with the gold boxes slipped
out. | claimed there was every bit as
much romance in that as there was in
the old time buccaneering
"And she agreed to let you go on
with it just because she loved you, "
said |, land then ate her heart ont with
fear lest you should get dropped upon.
Man, you need not go further with the
yarn. It's been plain to the eyes of ev-
cry one that's watched the lassie about
the decks that she was just fretting her
self to a shadow about something. "
otis made me nearly cry to see her.
"Well, man, said l. ''it's over now,
and she can begin to put On flesh again
so soon as ever you choose to tell her
the new plan. If l mistake not, yon S
the futter of dress in the companion
way this minute. I'll be away forrard
and turn in. Maybe you'll have bust
ness here you'd rather talk of out of my
hearing.
And minute later heard the hum
of their voices and guessed Cameron
was getting rid of his new version of
the tale So that was the way the gold
boxes from the Corinth found their way
into the Cleaners hold, but | fancy
Captain Boyd must have thought all
along that there was something going
on which was not quite according to
rule. Still, how he found it out l can t
say. Storey couldn't have told him.
since the man never found speech again
it was certain that neither Cameron
nor Miss Bradbury would have let 1t
out, and most assuredly / did not
But after we got to Liverpool and all
hands from the Cleaner turned out to
see our diver married to his girl the old
man pulled me aside as we left the
church and crumpled couple of eco
Bank of England notes into my hands,
and, '"Those, said he, "are from the
salvage company. l told them thought
you deserved the-I told them thought
they were owing you matter of G270,
OOO, but | couldn't get more for you,
Mac, my lad, and perhaps you are bet
ter without it. Companies are not ad-
dicted to giving away tips when they
aren t forced, and third engineers, Mac
well, they have thirsts, haven they,
my lad?"
Well, | suppose he was right l know
| had clean pockets a week later
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-01-24
Some announcement,

Mrs. Dsrlington-John, | spoke to
papa about having him take you into
business, but he couldn't do it because
You have too many vague ideas.
Mr.. Darlington - Hurrah That s
clever of the old boy. My first wife
father used to say had no ideas at all
Chicago News
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-01-24

A large class Of Mexicans commonly
called poems wear kind of sandal.
These are called "guaroches and con
sist of simple sole of leather held to
the feet with strings which pass be.
tween the toes and are tied about the
ankle.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

The boiler, so long looked for, arrived
this evening with four other freight
teams for the South Peacock.
Mr.. @. Rood, of The firm of Hitchcock
81 Rood, reports striking the main ledge
of their mining claim near Cuprum where
they have built house l4X24 and have
started a tunnel.
The Northwest Copper company are
talking of Diamond drill to be used in
connection with the Iron Dixie mine A
new tunnel is said 10 have been started
lower down to tap the mine still deeper
and men have been put at work on the
river.
Business still rushing on Mr. Rood
properly. the Nicholson gronp
Several new buildings are under head
way in this town at present.
Messrs. Degilz 81 Jones, who have late
" opened in the wholesale liquor BUSH
ness, have started q building 30x5O t.
give them ample room 10 transact theil
business.
Many new locations have been made
since the first of the year.
IL is said that the Northwest Copper
company have lost all hold on the Ole
Peacock and that they shut off work thu
first.
The Boston g. Seven Devils Copper
Company have full control of the O.t
Peacock and will start work Immediately
The people have great faith IN this com
pany and il is believed that they are tn
richest company that ever struck Idaho
Dec. 6.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
Order Fixing The Terms of The District Court
Of The Third Judicial District Of
The State Of Idaho

Under and by virtue OF the authority in me
vested by the statutes of Idaho hereby fix the
terms OF court of the Third judicial district of
the state of Idaho for the year 1900 to commence
and be held in the counties OF said district as
follows to-wit:
In the county OF Ada, on January 18th, June
18th and September 4th.
In the county Of Washington, March 18th and
October 2nd.
In the county of Canyon April 10th, and Dec
ember 4th
In the county of Owyhee, May 9Th and Oct
ober 23rd.
In the county OF Boise, June 5th and Novem-
Der 18th.
1t is further ordered that this order be filed and
entered by the clerks OF said court in each count y
OF said district, and that the same be published
two consecutive weeks in u newspaper published
in the respective counties.
Done at chambers, this 22nd day Of December
1899.
GEO ii. STEWART,
Judge OF the District Court of the Third Judicia
District State Of Idaho
6-O
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

the name of new firm which will
open business at once in Cambridge.
Messrs. W. B. Kurtz and f. j.
French are the members of the firm.
John M. Cole, an old time printer
formerly a. resident of Wisconsin,
who worked in the Signal Office sew
eral weeks last fall, died at the
county hospital last Sunday night,
after a short illness which resulted
in partial insanity, at the age of
about 40 years.
S. H Coon, proprietor of the
hotel at Meadows, is Weiser visitor.
He reports the weather very fine for
winter. and that the trail to Salmon
is open and that an unusual number
of travellers are coming and going.
Railway building will make some
changes, but the old stand at Meadows
will always be a center and a per
manent landmark.
James T. Jewell of Salubria, is
the recipient of gift, that coming
from an old soldier to young one,
he Will highly appreciate, and al
ways hold with pride The gift is
the service sword that his uncle on
his mothers side, Capt. Henry
Markham, of Mount Ayr, Iowa, car
ried through the civil war for fou1
years, four months and four days,
and then hung up as an honored re-
cord of faithful service. And now
as recognition of his nephew's de-
votion to his country, turns it ovel
to the Jewell side of the house, Sc
cure in the belief that it will always
be ready at the call of the natiol
and not drawn without just cause o.
sheathed again in dishonor.
80 per cent off the regular prlc,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
LOCAL NEWS.

j. H. Reavis is down from Middle
valley
Prof. X. B Foresman returned
from Boise Sunday.
DR.. J. R. Numbers had business
in Boise this week.
Mrs. Kate York departed yesterday
for her home at Silver City
H. B. Brown was down from Cam
bridge the first of the week.
j. w. Hastings, the contractor,
was down from Council last week
Charles Arthur, the contractor, re-
turned last Saturday from Spokane.
V. G. Nesbitt attended the State
Wool Growers Association at Boise
this week.
Atty. r. E. Wilson of Saubria,
had legal business here last Thurs
day
Miss Anna Powell visited friends
at Huntington the latter part of last
week.
Atty. Geo P. Rhea went tc
Council this week on professional
business
VIM. johnson of this city, has
leased H. S. JONES blacksmith shop
and is now at the helm. We wish
him success.
W. II Vaughn, the plumber will
Haas Bros, has been visiting il
Spokane the past few days.
The firm of Varian, Ayers & Va
rian is again in existence, having
succeeded that of Ayers, Varian {
Rhea.
j. A. Wilson, formerly travelin!
agent for the Boise Statesman, i
now day operator for the 0. S. L. a
Weiser.
In the probate court the inventor
of the John Cuddy estate has bee
filed, showing 81, $50 of real prop
erty and S12, 394 of personal.
The fire scare at the Vendome was
good thing for the insurance men
o. M. Harvey wrote eight policies tn
following day.
Mr.. Geo. p Rhea, who has re
tired from the firm of Ayers, Varia
q Rhea, will shortly open an office
probably with Fosselman.
The P. q l. N. has completed il
Y at Cambridge and Engineer GILES
pie now brings his stud into Weist
nose first as well as going out tn.
way.
The Idaho Forwarding company,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, which is agree
ably aromatic 1t is received through the
nostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which it diffuses itself. Druggists
sell the SOC. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents Test it and you are sure to continue
the treatment.
Announcements.
To Accom-. mediate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou-
6les, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known a. Ely's
LIQUID Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube il rs cents. Druggists or BY
mail. The liquid form embodies the med
ioinal properties Of the solid prspaEation-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Estate of Michael skeaington.

Notice to creditors.
In the Probate Court for the State of Idaho in
and for the county OF Washington.
In the matter OF the Estate Of Michael Skefiing-
ton, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
executor of the estate of Michael Skeflngton,
deceased, to the creditors of. and all persons
having claims against said deceased, to present
them, with the necessary vouchers. within ten
months after the first publication OF this notice,
to John w. Ayers at the office OF Ayers. Varlan
Il Rhea, in Weiser, Washington county, Idaho,
the same being the place for the transaction OF
the business OF said estate
JEo. w. AYERS. EDWARD SKEFFIsGToS,
Atty. for Estate. Executor
Dated Dec. q, 1899. 5-s
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
Notice Of Attachment.

In the District Court OF the Third Judicial Dis
trict OF the State OF Idaho, in and for the
County of Washington.
Lewis A. Hall, Plaintiff.
H. Il. Brown, Defendant.
Notice is hereby given that in the above entitled
action there has been writ Of attachment issued
out OF said court against the property OF the
defendant, H. b. Brown.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court, at
Weiser, Idaho, this fifth day of January, in the
wear 1900 l. f. SMITH.
6-3 Seal Clerk OF said Court.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
SEVEN DEVILS.

Seven Devils is the greatest undeveloped cop
per district in the known world. Its surface
showngs far excel anything found in Montana
prior to extensive development. Considerable
work done in the camp show the veins to be per-
manent Isolation has kept it back for years.
Transportation facilities will come sometime.
Some properties be had cheap. Capital is
badly needed and will get sure and big returns.
Grand gold district adjacent.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

or all the maudlin, drunken dri-
vel that has been put out as news
from the midnight '.brainery" up
the alley, the ''Tale of Starvation"
in last Sundays issue of the Wreck
ard takes the cake. M one OF
sound mind can read it, and draw a
single sensible deduction. IL is too
contradictory for even dime novel
buster. The ignorance Of !ocality
and direction is laughable, and The
malicious way in which the Seven
Devils is represented as an impenetra-
BILE fastness and place of frightful
horrors would he injurious To the
country if it had any circulation or
appeared in publication Of any re-
pute. The only conclusion after
perusing this literary specimen is
that 1T was the production of liquor
crazed brain, to fill space. Two pros
pectors are represented as travelling
from British Columbia to Seven
Devils over the Hudson Bay trail
a route unknown to old settlers. At
first the period of time covering the
route is from March goth to April
10Th, but on second tremen 1t is en-
larged TO cover from the 18th day of
February to the 18th dav of Decem-
her, or ten months, during which time
they were lost in the 'terrible noun
tainsf the s'impenetrable Businesses
of Northern Washington County,, "
and sssuffering hardships and disas-
ters appalling to contemplate. They
were lost all this time in this "ter-
ribly forbidding region" and although
:. Staying bear, elk and other big game,
were starving all the while and chew
ed the trees IN the country. Although
coming down from British Columbia,
they were on the western side OF
Seven Devils making for White
Bird" After one OF the poor devils
o had been lost three months he fel
down precipice, sprainlng hi
II ankle and lying there q days. Th'
Seven Devils is described as III
valley full of stones and surrounded
, by impossible peaks, in the vale,
being fve-a acre patch Of wild onion
mot copper on which the starving
men replenished their sinking frames
:. The two unfortunates are made t.
s. discover that neither east. west, mort
= nor south nor any direction could tn
IL awful mountains be penetrated
. over twenty four hours with
&c out being brought to a dead halt, &C
l. cording TO which they must be Their
vet But the delirious author get
IL them out to Bear creek from wher
y they make their way ''down tue Littl
j. Salmon to the Meadows" "a compre
70 hensive route, certainly. The Wreck
5; ard states that mineral found is s
inaccessible that the poor men believ
i, it will never be worked-the hundre
Il, or two men now in the district are 4
i, doubt all lost and starving and I'll
p. & |. N. will be lost when it ge
"a there The men are made to thar
nd God that they are out of it, and the
are sure their years experience w
last them a life time. 1t is true til
lit conglomeration of rot in the WrecI
ard goes nowhere and is seen
.er none but few in Weiser, where q
,s- paper is gratuitously distributed, b
on at the same time there is some jus
ice due even to those furnishing
100 political subsidy and it should sprei
the the doctrines for which it is paid, i
les. stead of manufacturing red liqu
into such insane drivel.
c.,
is
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the
law firm of Ayers, Varian & Rhea,
heretofore existing, is this day dis
solved by mutual consent Dated
this first day of January, 1900.
JNo. w. AYERS
B. S. VARIAN.
GEO. p. RHEA.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

HANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trlct Office Managers in this state to rep
resent me in their own and surrounding coun-
ties. Willing to pay yearly 1900, payable weekly
Desirable employment with unusual opportunl-
ties. References exchange. Enclosed self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope g. A. Park, 80 Cax-
ton Building Chicago 52-6
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
People
Say

MY COAL is the best and
cheapest because it burns free and
lasts longer.
Good and sufficient reasons why
you should try some.
Ring me up. Telephone rs.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trict Office Managers in this state to
represent me in their own and surrounding
counties. Willing to pay yearly 800, payable
weekly. Desirable employment with unusual OPP
portunities. References exchanged. Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope. s. A. Park,
s2o Caxton Building, Chicago. Bs-6
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF Ord-
have taken up and impounded the following
described horse. found running at large in the
Village in violation OF said Ordinance:
One "a bay horse. No brands to be seem
Further notice Is hereby given that unless
sooner claimed and charges paid. J will sell said
horse mt the Village pound, foot OF Walker street
on Thursday, January 10, 1900, at O'Clock p M
at public auction, to the highest and best bidder
for cash, to satisfy charges OF taking up, keep
ing and advertising j. j. HEvIN.
Weiser, Idaho Jan. 8. 1900. Village Marshal
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
New Subscribers

new OuUSCTlUtTS
M. L. Ryan, Robert Brown, 7. P.
Woodcock, j. T. Zumalt, Col. Thos.
Hart, Weiser; Mrs. G. L. Apgar,
Salt Lake; James Heath, American
Falls; Geo. Register, Salt Lake:
Mrs. S. E. David, Croy, Ore, the
latter is sent by Isaac Leighton; H..
R. Elliott, Cambridge,
Renewals: R. G.. Stewart, Indian
Valley; Arthur Numbers, Malvern,
Kansas; DR.. Ollie, Denver; S. G.
Swartz, Topeka, Kansas, the three
latter are sent by DR.. Numbers
Marsh Hunt, Taylor, Arizona; H. P.
Under, Middle Valley; A. Bohndel
Warren; A. Wickiser, A. Johnson
Chas. Behrens, S. A. Swauger
Weiser.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
Notice Of Attachment.

In the District Court of the Third Judician Dis
trct of the State OF Idaho, in and for the
County of Washington
b. II. Coleman and II. NJ. Hughes.
partners under the firm name
of ''B. II. Coleman IL CO.
Plaintiffs,
b. b. Day,
Defendant.
Notice is hereby given that in the above en-
titled action there has been writ of attach
ment issued out of said court against the prop
erty of said defendant d. b. Day.
Witness my hand and seal OF said court. at
Meiser, Idaho. this 20th day OF December. in
the year 1899. /. f. SMITH
fiscal c, G CAvASAH Clerk Of said Court.
SO Atty. for Plaintiff
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF Ordi-
nance No. Is. OF the Village OF Weiser, Idaho /
described horse, found running ut large in the
Village in violation of said ordinance:
One ~ gray horse No brands to be seen.
sooner claimed and charges paid, | will sell said
horse at the Village pound, foot OF Walker street
on Tuesday January Is, 1900, at 2o'clock p. m.
at public auction to the highest and best bidder
forcash, to satisfy chsrgesof taking up keeping
and advertising.
j. J. NEvIN
Weser, Idaho, Jan. g. 1900. Village Marshal
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Carload of fresh Hop Gold Beer
received by Matthews & Roberts yes
terday. Its the beer that makes you
smile.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
Fire Company.

There will be a meeting at the
Weiser Opera House, Saturday even
ing to organize a fire company. All
interested please attend.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

A car load of sleighs, cutters, etc. +,
just received by Haas Bros. Now is
the time to fit out for winter. tt
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Lewis Dennis, Salem, Ind D., says "Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure did me more good than anything 7
ever took" 1t dgests what you eat and can not
help but cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles
G. II. Williams
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

]. 7. Berry, Loganton, Pa, writes. II am will
ing to take an oath that Twas cured of pneumonia
entirely by the use Of One Munte Cough Cure
after doctors failed. 1t also cured my children
Of whooping cough Quickly relieves and cures
coughs, colds, Group, grippe and throat and lung
troubles. Children all like it, Mothers endorse it,
c. T. Williams
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Ii you want a good meal, try the
Blue Front Restaurant. They set 6
good table up there. 2-5
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

G. H. Appleton, Justice OF Peace, Clarksburg,
n. j., says, "DeWitts Little Early Risers are the
best pills made for constipation. We use no 9TH
ers." Quickly cure all liver and bowel troubles.
q. Il. Williams.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Booklets of 80 pages giving full
text of all mining laws in force in
Idaho, can be had at the SIGNAL
office.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

SICK HEADACHE ABSOLUTELY
and permanently cured BY using Moki
Tea. A pleasant herb drink. Cures con-
stipation and indigestion. makes you eat.
sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money back, % cents and
80 cents. @. L. Williams, druggist
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

The modern and most effective cure for con-
stipation and all liver troubles-the famous lit
lille pills known as DeWitts Little Early Risers
G. 7. Williams
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11
Estray Notice,

TbITHy NUIICt.
Came into my Enclosures about December 1st
1899, one red COW mark crop off right upper
bit in left. branded right hip and
right side owner is requested prove pro-
perty, pay charges, or same will be dis
posed OF according to law.
J. f. Utley, Mann Creek
Filled December %, 1899, l. f. Smith, Auditor
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

80 per cent off the regular price
on the few remaining ladies and
children's jackets.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

The Ideal Restaurant pays the
highest cash prices for eggs, butter
and chickens.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Great bargains in shoes for men,
women and children at Sommer-
camps.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

Notice is hereby given that have in my pos
session one black mare with three white feet and
little white on end OF nose, branded - on
left shoulder The owner is requst-- - ed
to claim property and pay charges the law
provides or | will sell at public sale after such
time the law requires. G. A. NEWTON.
Filed January 8, 1900. |. f. SMITH,
Dated Weiser, Idaho JAMS, 1900 Auditor
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-01-11

so per cent off the regular price
on the few remaining ladies and
children's Jackets.