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The Portland daily press., 1900-06-20
A MODEST OFFER TO RIP VAN
WINKLE.

"The most amusing incident connected
with the play of Rip Van Win kle, -
said Joseph jefferson, Twas the receipt
OF letter from citizen in a small town
where we had played the night before.
He said he had enjoyed the performean ce
very much, and would not have .missed
1t for anything in the world. IL might
be UNUSUAL, he said, for stranger like
him to write his thanks 20 so distin-
guished an aotor-those are his words,
not mine-appreciation Of the smiles and
the tears Of whole evening; but that,
while he was thoroughly disinterested in
the matter, he felt under an obligat ion 4,
and would like to make some reparation
and some return for the fayors he had
received as an auditor. Il am the in
ventor, he wrote, of IA patent spring bed
ana would like to send you one of these
beds as present; all ! would ask of you
is just simply, when you wake up in the
tifth act, you would say that you
wouldn't have felt so bad If you had
been sleeping on one Of Dunk's patent
spring beds
But the funniest experience of his road
life was furnished by the late W. j.
Florence with whom Mr.. Jefferson was
starring lne NeW Enklanu olrCuie VI oie-
night stands. Mr.. Florence loved to be
called out to make speech before the
curtain. One night in Connecticut city
he was called ont, and said:
Ladies' and gentlemen, it is to you
tn at owe all the success l have attained
In my profession. 1t was the early en-
couragement that l received here that
prompted me to go on with my profess
sional work. / was here a boy; know
you all recognize you all; we know
each other, and / can never forget the
kindness that has been showered upon me
by the people of Hartford. -
A man In the audience shouted: "This
is New Haven, Mr.. Florence"
at thus behooves an actor, "said Mr..
jefferson in telling the story, mot only
to be lEepared in his speech, but pretty
Success.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-20
CHANGES IN BowDoIN's CURRICU,
LUM.

Several important changes are to be
made in the courses of Bowdoin College,
beginning next fall. 1t has always been
felt that the small amount of required
work in English has been one of the
weaknesses of the curriculum. The work
in rhetoric and logic is to be so extended
that it will cover the three terms OF
sophomore year, and be made compulsory
for all members of that class. Hereto
fore one term in rhetoric alone has been
required, the course in logic having been
elective. The geology and biology courses
are also to be rearrangsd; but no definite
statement as to this has as yet been given
out.
Professor Mcdonald has announced the
changes in his department of history.
An extra course in international law is
to be offered in the spring term senior
year. Constitutional law has been moved
back to the winter term, and the course
in American government to fall term. A
lecture course in American history is to
be given every year for juniors, and in
stead of offering English history each
year to the sophomores, the department
VIII ALTERNATE bndI course "ieh an eieOViNo
in general European history, covering the
period from 325 A. ID. to the present
time. All these are to be three-hour
courses Professor Macdonald received
the degree of LID. from the University
of New Brunswick at its recent centen-
nial.
In accordance with the new policy of
the college union with the Maine fitting
schools, the faculty has decided to send
representatives to the most important
preparatory schools in the State to con-
duct examinations for entrance. This is
done not so much to conduct the exami-
nations in one particular school as to get
the men of the vicinity who are intend
ing TO enter college TO come to that
school for the examinations, and thus
TO eentralize the examinations Of the inn
mediate district. 1t is stated that more
applications have been received by candi-
dates for admission than ever before.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-20
A RUSH FOR COTTAGES.

The cottages at Loveitt's Hill and Dam
forth's Cove are nearly all occupied, and
those now closed will be opened by the
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-20
STRANGE COURSE OF A BULLET.

The following passage occurs in local
iourna list IS account of the enthusiastic
reception accorded to Lieut.. Buxton, of
the First Battalion Rifle Brigade, who
was invalided h ome on account OF a
wOud received at Pieters' Hill:
''The manner in which he received the
wound was curious. While under fire he
was directing his men with a cigarette in
one hand and piece of cake, which a
brother officer had just given him, in the
other. He had turned his head to give
an order 70 those in charge of the ammu-
milton wagon, and in the act of putting
q piece of cake into his mouth, when a
bullet entered the back of his head and
passed out of his open mouth, taking out
only one tooth in the journey"
As the gallant subaltern has himself
given this story to an interviewer, he
evidently thinks that 1t is all right and
proper for an officer 10 be directing his
men in a critical engagement with a
cigarette in one hand and lump Of cake
in the other. Like many other perform
ances of our officers in the present eani-
paign it is magnificent, no doubt, even to
the point of taking the cake" But is
1t WARP And are the rank and file allowed
to refresh themselves under fire with cake
and clgarettesf-London Truth.
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-20
WAN ED.

A Real Estate Dealer wishes 10
employ "a young nnnm mot under
twenty-five years OF ase) as n
general clerk, must be active. IN
dRsirlOus and cnterprIsiDg. An
swer la handwriting: B.. PORT
land Advertiser office jel9d2ws
The Portland daily press., 1900-06-20
GORHAM.

| The examination OF classes at the Cor
ham Normal school viii commence next
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
THE FOURTH In WEISER.
The Program Completed and Big
Time Expected.

The fire department. which has
charge of the arrangements for the
Fourth of July, has completed the
program and is now ready for the
great event. In fact Weiser will
have the biggest celebration this
year that she has ever had. The
day will be repete with sports and
amusements and all who come this
way next Wednesday will have a
splendid time.
The members of the department
have left nothing undone in prepar
ing for this occasion, and it is safe
to predict a successful termination oI
their efforts.
The grafton by S. II. Bashor will
be the leading feature OF the day,
and 1t will pay you to hear him.
The p. 81. N. will run an ex
cursion for this occasion, at one fare
for the round trip
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

alton 81.
G. w. Jones and wife to K. M.
Barton, und, ] interest in Black
Garnet mining claim in Seven Devils
district, consideration 500
G. w. Jones and wife to Albert
Kleinschmidt, und. J interest in
Black Garnet mining claim in Seven
Devils district, consideration 800.
G. H. Olds and wife to Geo.
Smith, lot 18, blk. 10, Watlington' 8
Add, Town of Weser, consideration
5000.
F. w Bates to Geo. l.. Brown,
und. lie interest in Bodie mining
claim in Heath mining district, con-
sideration 81.
Lyman Perkins and wife to Ida r
Crowell, piece of land sec. 23, tp.
IL, nr 8 W, containing about ter
acres, consideration $3.50.
Henry Lore and wife to S. e
Vance, lot 2, blk. l.. Galloway 3
add, Weiser, consideration 1850.
John Brewster and wife to New
England Mortgage Security Company
nw4 ne4, sec 27, VT, sch and SEA
sw4, sec. %, tip II, ,nr ! W, con
sideration 81 and other consideration
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
Last fall l sprained my left hiI

Last fall l sprained my left hip
while handling some heavy boxes.
The doctor l called on said at first it
was slight strain and would soon be
well, but it grew worse and the doctor
then said | had rheumatism. 1t
continued to grow worse and l could
hardly get around to work. l went
to a drug store and the druggist re-
commended me to try Chamberlain s
Pain Balm. tried it and one-half
of so cent bottle cured me entirely.
l now recommend it to all my friends.
IF. A. BABCoCK, Erie, Pa. 1t is
for sale by R. W. SMITH.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
Schooner beer 5 cents at the Cop
per King. 28-5
The Boise Game,

The Weiser and Boise baseball game
proved a Waterloo for the local boys. 1t
was close and interesting game, the To-
cal boys losing through lack of prac-
tice. Our boys put too much faith in
their battery and stand around like a
lot OF cigar store Indians, allowing the
battery to do it all. Brace up boys and
by practice you can make a first-c class
team.-Idaho State Journal.
Mr.. Journal, our boys were not do
ing their best notwiths landing the ex-
cele mt showing made, and it is our
opinion that the WeiseTites could
easily have shut out the Capitol juv-
eniles When the Boise gang be-
comes civilized the Weiser boys will
feel more like crossing bats with
them. Neigbbors, it is safe to pre-
dict that when you come to Weisel
to play the return game you will al
least be treated in civil manner. II
pays to be fair in all things.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
A STRINGENT FOOD LAW.
Prohibits the Use of Arsenic or Alum
in all Articles of Diet.

The law enacted by the Missouri
legislature, which prohibits the manu-
facture or sale of any article intend
ed for food or to be used in the pre-
paration of food, which contains
alum, arsenic, ammonia, etc }, places
that state in the lead in the matter
of sanitary legislation.
Laws restricting the use of alum
in bread have been in force in Eng
land Germany and France for many
years. In this country, in Mimi
esota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio,
Kentucky, and several other states,
direct legislation in reference to the
sale of alum baking powers has also
been effected. In several of these
states their sale is prohibited unless
they are branded to show that they
contain alum, and in the District of
Columbia, under the laws of congress,
the sale of bread containing alum
has been made illegal.
Following are the names of some
of the brands of baking powder sold
in this vicinity which are shown by
recent analysis to contain alum.
Housekeepers and grocers should
cut the list out and keep it for re-
ference:
Baking Powders Containing Alum:
X c.. Contains Alum
Mani by Jaques Mfg Co, Chicago.
| CALUMET. ... Contains Alum.
Mani by Calumet Baking Powder Co.. Chicago
PERFECT. Contains Alum
Mani by Perfect Baking Powder Co., st Louis
WASHINGTON. ..... Contains Alum
Mani by Pacific Chemicalworks, Tacoma.
Mani by Allen Bros Co., Omaha.
SALT AIR. Contains Alum
Mani by Salt Air Bak. Powder Co., Salt Lake
HOME. ....... =. ...... Contains Alum
Mani by Home Bak. Powder Co.. San Francisco
In addition to these, many grocer
sell what they call their own private
or special brands. These powder
4 are put up for the grocer and hi
name put upon the labels by manu-
factures of alum powders. Th'
manufactures, it is said, find thei
efforts to market their goods in this
way greatly aided by. the ambition O.
the grocer to sell powder with hi
own name upon the label, especial.
as he can make an abnormal prof
upon it, Many grocers, doubtless
do not know that the powders the.
are thus pushing are alum powder
the sale of which would be mis-
demeanor under the law referred to
!, 1t is quite impossible to give th
names of all the alum baking powers
q They are constantly appearing in a
sorts of disguises, under differer
o names and at all kinds of prices, eve
=, as low as five and ten cents poun(
They can be avoided, however, /
o the housekoeper will bear in mir
= that all baker powders sold at twent
. five cents or less per pound are lab
Il to contain alum, as pure cream
. tartar powders cannot be produce
at anything like this price.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
A Wealth Of Beauty.

Is often hidden by unsightly Pimples,
Eczema letter Erysipelas, Salt Rheum,
etc. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will glorify
the face by curing all Skin Eruptions,
also Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Felons,
Ulcers, and worst forms of Piles. Only
25 cts a box. Cure guaranteed Sold by
R. W. SMITH, druggist. 29-30
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
A Monster Devil Fish.

Destroying its victim, is type Of Con-
stipation. The power Of this malady is
felt on organs, nerves, muscles and brain
ButDr. Kings New Life Pills are safe
and certain cure. Best in the world for
Stomach. Liver. Kidneys and Bowels.
Only 25 cents, at R. W. SMTH's, Drug
Store. $3.50
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

fact that this long neglected section
is about to be opened up, because it
is section in which we have the
firmest faith, and for which we have
in years past labored zealously to Sc
cure wagon road transportion. In a
few weeks more we hope to announce
the completion of this road from
Grangeville to the dividing line be-
tween Idaho and Washington coun-
ties. The Is miles between Golf and
the county line was finished last
winter by the residents of the river
settlements, and while there is no
regular wagon road beyond, yet the
topography of the country is such
that it is even now passable for
wagons at low water and thus there
is actual connection of kind between
the two sections of the state.
|
For years the Little Salmon divide
was held up as ''impassable barrier
between northern and southern Idaho,
when as matter of fact the altitude
is several hundred feet lower than
the Craigs mountain outlet which
has been travelled every day for 30
years 1t is now in order for the
people of Washington county to open
up the portion of tue line of their
county and reap the benefit of the
large and growing trade of that sec
ton. There is enough of natural
wealth there to amply support tue
towns both on the Camas Prairie and
Weiser sides of the divide. Already
there is an influx of capital which
has materially altered the conditions
which have existed there for all the Sc
years, and mines are being opened uI
and arrangements are pending fol
the introduction of machinery and s
smelling plant for the treatment o.
the ores of that section for the pric,
of $3.50 per ton
This latter enterprise is being in
augurated by Colorado capitalists
who have been operating there fo
the past year, and their plans are 81
far matured that the contract for tn,
mill building on Rapid river has beef
let. The size of the plant will be re
gulated by the output of the caml
for the present, but none the less i
is an indication that outsiders regard
that section as one of great promise
and are getting foothold even now
The construction of the road ha
been entrusted to Chas. Clay, win
has the reputation along the river O
being the best road builder in tn
state, and withal careful manage
who will see that the money Of tn
subscribers is put where it will do th
most good.
Dick .Irwin's sawmill on Rae
? creek, in the Salmon river section,
: reported to be doing a rushing bus
, ness, having advance orders to tt
! amount of 5000 feet already c
+ hand. Mr. Levander is building
two story building at Goff with ha
q overhead, which he will utilize for
r store and hall for public purposes.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
international Mining Congress.

The international mining congress
held in Milwaukee last week was a
very successful one in every way and
that city did herself proud 1t was
voted to hold the meeting next year
in Roise.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

l have just opened the City Bak-
ery first door west of Sears on Eoff
street, and will keep on hand at all
times full line of Bread, Pies and
Cakes. Orders taken for all kinds,
quality and quantity of our line OF
goods. Our terms reasonable.
j. B. Tuttle.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
Democratic Primaries.

The democratic primaries for the
Welser precincts will be held next
Saturday at 3 p. m. as follows;
West Weiser precinct at Harvey's s
office; East Weiser precinct at court
house. A full attendance of the sup
porters of w. j. Bryan is desired.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

Starvation never yet cured dyspepsia. Persons
with indigestion are already half starved. They
need plenty OF wholesome food kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat the body can be
nourished while the worn out organs are being
reconstructed. It is the only preparation known
that will instantly relieve and completely cure
all stomach troubles. Try it IL you are suffering
from Indigestion. 1t will certainly do you good
G. T. Williams.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
Want to Speculate ?

Interest In promising copper prop
erty in Seven Devils for sale. En-
uuire at Signal office.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28
Has Good Clear Record at Wash
ingtOn.
SHOUP NOT THE ONLY PEBBLE
Man Elected by Idaho silver Forces Doe
Good Work In Congress.

Now that election is drawing mig
the wires are being kept warm wi,
little references to this and that litt
bit of brilliant work done for IT,
state by Senator Shoup, who wan
to be returned to strengthen the gol
bug forces in that branch of congre'
afraid to trust the election of il
members to the people. In order
make the people Of Idaho believ
that Shoup is the only pebble on tn
beach, he is whooped up with gree
whoop, and every bit of legislati'
favorable to the state is made to az
pear to be the direct resuitof Shoup
labors.
Let us see if there aren't others cor
nected with the numerous pieces
work flashed TO Idaho preambled b
''Shoup "
Mr. Wilson, of Idaho, has bee
actively interested in the following
bills and matters concerning IT,
state of Idaho, during the 1st ses
sion of the 56th congress-:
THE FREE HOMESTEAD BILL
This bill first came up in the Pub
lie Lands committee of the house, OF
which Mr.. Wilson is member
where he actively and earnestly worh
ed to secure favorable report of th
bill. This committee unanimousl
reported the bill favorably to TIN
house, where he aided others IN Sc
curing consideration-for the measur
May 3rd, when the bill was brough
up through the efforts of wester
members and particularly the mem
bers Of the public lands committee
Mr. Wilson was one of the activ
members on the floor in behalf of tho
! bill. He personally interviewed many
of the leaders on both sides of the
chamber in its behalf, and made a
speech on the floor of the house, cal
ing particular attention to the equit
and justice of the bill, with particu
lar reference to the state Of Idaho
He showed that it would directly a
feet nearly 1900 homesteaders in his
state, relieving them from the pa,
ment of more than 81, 500, 600
the general governments on the'
homesteads; that the bill would be o
untold benefit to his state, enabliD
these homesteaders to make fna
proofs on their lands without pa
ment. They would thus be able t.
make improvements which otherws
i would be impossible In its prac
tical effect it would benefit the sta
Of Idaho to the amount of more tina
So, 600, 900 when all of these lands ar,
located 1t is the most importan
= measrre to the state of Idaho tina
has been passed since the state wa
g admitted into the union.
y THE FORT HALL BILL.
This measure passed the house o
: representatives April 2, 1900, ;
unanimous favorable report havin:
4 been secured from the house con
mittee on Indian affairs Feb. %
1900. Without this unanimous r
d port the passage of the bill woui
have been practically impossible.
will be remembered that during th
j. 55th congress, when the republican
l. had large majority in the house, l.
report on this bill could be secure
from the house committee until ne;
Y the end of the session, and the r.
pc port then secured entirely and CON
m N pletely abrogated the treaty, and
y it had been.enacted into law, wou
have necessitated resubmission Q
8. the treaty to the Indians, who woul
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

EXPERIENCE is THE BEST
Use Acker's English Remedy
in any case of coughs, colds or Group.
Should it fail to give immediate relief
money refunded. 25 cents and so cents.
G. T. Williams, druggist -.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

sIReports show that over fifteen hundred lives
have been saved through the use OF One Minute
Cough Cure. Most OF these were cases Of grippe,
CT up asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis and
pneumonia. Its early use prevents consumption.
c. 7. Williams.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

All who suffer from piles will be glad to learn
that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye will give them
instant and permanent relief. 1t will cure ecze-
ma and all skin diseases Beware OF counterfeits
c. T. Williams.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

Coin on Trusts and Imperialism
at Signal office, 25 cents
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

A good row boat with good trolling
line and 800 hooks, for sale cheap.
Inquire of H. S. JONES.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

Mrs. A. M. Curl wishes to an
nounce that till July 4th she will sell
Hats at Cost.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

Come and attend the closing out
sale of the Golden Rule.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

If you want machine to cut th'
down alfalfa, 60 to Opp q Davis.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

Chop Corn and Oats 81 40 per
hundred Weiser Milling Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

Ladies silk waists at Sommer-
camps.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-06-28

Mems clothing at Sommercamp's.