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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-22

The snow has been going fast this week
There was more snow here the middle of
last May than there is here now.
A. j. Myers. who has been on bust
ness trip to Lucille for the past two
months, returned home last Friday
Mrs. Grant has came down from the
lola to visit with her many friends in
town for couple of weeks.
Jesse Powell, Fred Williams and Dave
Leach have taken logging contracts from
Matthias IL Derre, and will put up houses
and move 10 the saw mill SO as to be near
their work
Tom Wilson is just home from trip
TO Grangeville.
Mrs. Eric Larson. of the White Mon
ument. has been spending week with
friends in town.
Ed Myers who hurt his hand at The
Silver King mine two weeks ago, is in a
very critical condition.
Fred Hindmau, who has spent The past
year here, has gone on a visit to Salubria.
Dick Hambly is just back from Walla
Walla, where he went to visit his brother
whom he had not seen for thirty-two
years.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-22

from the Philippines and is now on
his way to Washington.
Congressman Harmer, of Phila-
delphia, one of the oldest members
of the house, died last week.
The British military authorities
have decided to send Gen. Cronie
and the other Boer prisoners TO the
island of ST Helena, there to remain
till the close Of the war.
President STEM, Of the Orange
Free State, says that the Burghers
will fight to the last man, and we
judge from that that the war in
South Africa is not over.
There is a revolution on in Santo
Domingo.
The Idaho mining trouble investi-
cation at Washington Is bringing out
some very interesting statements
There is strong probability Of war
between France and England There
have been strained relations between
these two counties and hcstiities
are almost inevitable 1t seems
that the feeling in France against
England cannot much longer be held
in check.
The Chinese minister at Washing
ton thinks that the English language
will eventually become the universal
language. He says it is in high fav-
or in his country.
The Mining World and Industrial
Advocate is the name of new semi
monthly journal issued at Boise, with
f. NJ Ellis as editor and publisher.
1t is neat sheet and will no doubt
meet with success.
A war ship has been ordered from
Cavite to Taku, China, to look after
our missionaries there who are
The Porto Rican appropriation bill
carries over $4,000, 600, and has
passed both house and senate.
The republicans are again assert
ing that the eastern democrats are
going to capture the national organiza-
ton of the regenerated democracy
and relegate silver to the rear. How
unkind of the brethrenl
Applications for over 200 national
banks have been filed with the trea-
sury officials since the passage of the
new financial bill
The little gold democratic aggrea-
ton at Indianapolis last week resolv-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-22

ed against Bryan. That's nothin
their sanity has always been in doubt,
and the doubt has been growing.
Fruit in the South has been very
much damaged by frost.
Tom i. johnson of Ohio is being
brought forward as a candidate for
the craftsmanship of the democratic
national committee.
Gov Taylor of Kentucky has again
appealed to President Mckinley to
aid in settling the difficulty down
there.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-22

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 accommodate those who are partial
to the use OF atomizers n Supplying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou-
6les, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube is IS cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form embodies the med
icinal properties of the solid preparation.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-22
WARREN.

Warren is one OF the most promising Gold
camps. In past years it has produced $4,000 900
from placers. Now. the source of all that gold
the quartz veins-are being developed This
has resulted in number of good paving mines
which have already yielded from $50 900 to $500
900 each. Valuable discoveries and strikes are
constantly being made. 1t is a fine and safe field
for Investment and mining operation.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-22
! GENERAL NEWS

NI-'l4le1iI M ~ -
Gov. Goebel's law partner, i. L.
Creasey, was elected to succeed Mr.
Goebel in the senate, in Kentucky
1t is reported that 21l French Of.
ficers gave up their commissions il
the army to fight with the Beers.
Over in Wisconsin clergyman
had TO bring suit against, two young
men for marriage fee due the reverend
for performing 4 double wedding.
for which he was due 81 90
The Standard Oil Co. has just de-
clared another dividend, this time
$40, 900, 600 This is the largest
dividend ever made by this company.
France is making preparation to
go to war with Great Britain,
and Russia as anxious to join bands
with the former in conflict with
England.
The Stoughton people are burning
wood that is so crooked AS to make
the smoke curl when it comes out of
the chimney. The editor of the
Stoughton Courier says ga man
promised to bring us some wood as
soon as he could get it cut, and we
find he has just planted the acorns. Z"
Jefferson County (Wis.) Union.
A rival militia is being organized
in Kentucky.
1t is reported that $4,000 people
are unemployed in Chicago
A. b. Anderson, the Weiser bank.
er, who however, had been rusticat-
ing in the Payette Valley country
Tor some ten days, took his depar-
ture for bone yesterday morning with
span of big mules. He had them
vaccinated before starting, so the
editor of the Record need have no
fears -Payette Independent.
Recently in civil service examina-
ton these questions were asked.
"Explain the difference between the
Puritans and Pilgrims?n "What
connection is there between a street
car in Washington and the Atlantic
ocean?' What noasensel
Grand line of oils, paints and
white lead at Haas Bros.
The famous Climax sewing machine,
guaranteed, at Cordelle's, 1924. This
is the best and cheapest machine on
the MAJ ket-better than many sold
by agents at two or three times the
price.
Building goes on in various parts
OF the city. Weiser is growing and
nothing on earth can stop it,
OF the miners who were entombed
by the explosion in mine in West
Virginia 36 cannot be rescued. or at
least had not been taken out at last
report from the scene of the disaster,
Bubonic plague is now reported
from Victoria, B. G.
There were 205 failures in the
United States last week as against
lS2 in the corresponding week last
year. There is also a decrease in
volume of business.
The senate committee on foreign
relations has authorized the report
ing of an amendment 10 the diplom-
attic bill appropriating $40, 900 to ex-
Queen Lii of Hawaii and providing
for an annual donation of $40, 600 as
long as she may live.
The fruit growers of Oregon
Washington, Idaho and British
Columbia are arranging to make
Portland the distributing point for
cured fruit.
Gen. Joe Wheeler has just arrived
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New Subscribers.

Bolan & Scollard, L. Rockman,
w. R. Shaw, Weiser; J G. Hoga-
done, Cambridge; Frank L Rich
mond, Boise; Renewals: j. H.
Phillips, Salu bria; H. A Hitchcock,
Helena; 7. G. Jones, Cuprum; VIM.
Allison, Salubria; Chas. Weston,
Salubria Thos. Newman, Carrie
Tay lor, N Gorrie, 7. H. Travis, D.
A Utter, Andrew Pay nton, Weiser;
F. W. Wood, Boise; P L Gaardon,
Dale; Ed. Lynes, Jefferson, Oregon,
by Charles Lynes.
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The Burlington Route Changes Time

The Burlington Route Changes Time
On and after
Sunday. February %,
the Burlingion'S Chicago Special
+ leaves Denver 900 a. m.
arriving Chicrgo and
St. Louis 2:l5 p. N.
NENT DAY.
The service is us good
us the time is fast
seepers diner,
library and chair cars.
One of the sleepers
comes through from San Francisco.
You can get abroad it
in Utah
AT YOUR OWN HOME
and go right through to Chicago
without any change
of cars.
b. r. Watson, General Agent. r f.
Neslen. Tray. Pass. & Freight Agent,
PA South West Temple ST.,
Salt Lake City. Utah.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-22

| cordially invite the ladies of
Weiser and vicinity to attend my
millinery opening Tuesday, March
20, afternoon.
Mrs. NJ. L HAND,
West Eoff St.
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SEVENTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, April 9th, 18th and Sth 1900
For the above occasion rate of 1922 10
is authorized from Weiser to Salt Lake
and return Tickets will be on sale
April to inclusive. good for return
passage until April IS, 1900. Contin-
uous passage both going and returning.
j. w. LAPIsH, Agt. o. S. L. Ry.
Weiser, Idaho, Mar ID, 1900
1871.
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Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Broke His Leg.

ORoFINo, Oct. 5,-Yesterday afternoon
as Stephen Brooks was descending the
hill across the river from Orofino with a
load of lumber low telephone wire
caught his brake-pole and pulled it back
ward, releasing the brake and causing
the wagon to crowd on the horses
Brooks lost control of the team and at a
sharp turn few rods below the wagon
went over the grade. Brooks was dragged
a short distance aud his left leg broken
in five places below the knee. He also
sustained other injuries. His cries were
heard in Oro6no and DIR. Cochran, Ellis
Small and others went to his assistance
and carried him to the home of Mrs. An
derson, his mother.in-law, where DIR. c.
S. Moody set the broken limb.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Davis not Bribed.

CHICAGO, Oct: 5.-Chairman Jones
asked today concerning the London
Nails story that Webster Davis was paid
one hundred and twenty five thousand
dollars to influence votes in the United
States in favor of Intervention in the
Transvaal and that he represented him
self III Africa as the American secretary
of state, said: knowing what / do con.
cerning Davis financial condition,
unhesitatingly denounce the story as
being false. The Nails yarn undoubted.
ly came from the same source as the
Bryan bribery story.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Mrs. Fsstsr Tsslghl.

Mrs. J. Ellen Foster the noted platform
orator. will address the people this
evening at the court house on the issues
Of the campaign. This will be one Of the
most interesting meetings Of the state
campaign. A special invitation Il ex-
tended to the ladies'. Mrs. Foster Is !
fluent and forcible speaker. noted tenn
perance worker and the author Of the
equal suffrage movement in Idaho.
Speaking Of her meeting in Boise, the
Statesman says:
"Mrs. Fosters address was one Of the
best that has been delivered here during
the present campaign. It was replete
with close reasoning on the economic
questions Of the hour and at the same
time lively interesting effort, punctu-
ated with flashes Of wit with telling bits
Of sarcasin. Mrs. Foster delighted her
audience as we'll as giving them much
food for thought
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Earl Ii to Go to Pekin.

TIENrsrN, Oct. 8, via Shanghai, Oct.
4.-Li Hung Chang and M. de Giers, the
Russian minister to China, had lengthy
conference today, after which it was an
nounced that Ii Hung Chang would de-
part for Pekin tomorrow. Peaceful con.
ditions prevail. The failure of the Rus.
slams to rebuild the railroad to Pekin is
causing talk among the commanders oi
the restoration of the line Of English
owners for reconstruction and operation.
The sick among the Americans are be.
ing sent to the hospital ship Maine,
which will sail soon for Nagasaki
and Yokohama. Ii Hung Chang will be
accompanied by the Russian admiral, 8
Russian guard and his own body guard
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
A Deep Artesian Well.

WALLA WALLA, Oct. 5.-Alexander
Still, whose farm lies between Weston
and Milton, is sinking deep artesian
we'll. He has already gone down 8I3 feet,
all excepting 80 feet of which was through
solid rock, and has succeeded in obtain
ing flow Of $50 gallons per day, which
is not sufficient. and further depth will
be gained. The we'll has already cost
him $1,000. and he estimates that it will
require the expenditure Of another fIooo
before it is completed.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05

Free State after the wave of war had
passed over the country is given in re-
port to the state department from United
States Consul Stowe at Cape Town, dated
August IS last. He had returned to the
Cape from a tour through the two repub-
lies. He says that for hundreds Of miles
all the wire fencing is down. The posts
have been burned tor fuel and must be re.
placed with iron posts owing 10 the scare
ity of timber. The blowing in progress
is limited. compared with former years,
and there will be large market for
American cereals. BY March 1901, agri-
cultural machinery will be wanted. Meat
and live stock will continue to he i'm
ported.
Johannesburg had only three days sup
ply Of meats when Mr.. Stowe left town.
While the Beers who returned are anx-
ious to get to work several months must
elapse before things settle down to nor
NAL basis. The government is building
new line Of railroad from Harrismith to
connect with the Orange Colony system,
80 that the Netherlands railway with its
400 per cent dividends will no longer
have monopoly in the Transvaal. There
will be a big demand for bridge material
and electrical machinery and supplies.
Lord Roberts has appointed an advisory
committee to assist him in the reopening
Of johannesburg and secure the return Of
the mining population, which the pros
perity Of the town depends upon.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Il the plstrjcf kesri.

Judge Steele convened court at the
usual hour and disposed Of few cases.
The following cases were continued for
the term:
J.. F. Haligus VS. II. s. Wright.
NJ. +. Hallett VS. r. r. Gwinn.
Nez Perce County vs. N. J. Wing.
Nez Perce County W S. O. Tannahiil.
Albert Wheeler VS. Gnssie Wheeler.
Hamilton Cans VS. f. M. Martin.
N. S. Sopher VS. chas. Cummings.
VIM. Murphy VS. Russell 8. Co ct al.
In re-estate of Eliza Jane Coleman de-
ceased.
In the case Of Eliza Grim VS. Chas.
Grim, decree Of divorce was granted
and defendant ordered to pay plaintiff
$3.50, Of which $I5o is to be paid in 60
days, $Ioo in four months and fIoo in six
months.
In the case Of A. G. Wisner VS. Geo.
Riggs by agreement the court is to render
a judgment in vacation as term time.
Judgments are to be entered in the same
manner in the case of II. c. Kettenbach
vs. ]. H. Evans and wife: on motion in the
case of John Green VS. Mark Arthur ct al.
and in the case of Jas. w. Stoneburner VS.
Abbie F Stoneburner. In the last named
case the judgement will be III regard to
alimony for the defendant.
Judge Steele adjourned court until
Nov. 24th at a. III.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
A Man With a Question

HARTFORD CRY, Ind, Oct. Sat the
Bryan meeting at Marion today the can
didate was asked about the consent Of
the governed" theory as it was applied to
the conditions in North Corolina. In his
reply Bryan quoted from section thirty
FIVE Of the Oregon constitution, where
suffrage was denied the Negro and the
Chinese. He further declared that the
republicans provided for both education.
al and property qualifications in Porto
Rico and that it was q republican con.
gress that took the right to vote ava y
from the people Of the District Of Colum
bia.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Women Take a Hand.

HAzLEroN, Pa, Oct. 5.-There is no
material change in the strike situation
here this morning. Lattimer furnished
some excitement during the early hours.
when 80 women tried to prevent the men
from going to work this morning. But
the police soon routed them and no other
demonstration was attempted. Every
body is waiting for some new proposal
for settlement to materialize.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Hedmark vs. Santry.

CHICAGO. H., Oct. 5.-Soine good
milling Is promised at tonight's boxing
show under the auspices If the Illinois
Athletic club. Joe Hedmark and Eddie
Santry, who have been anxious to meet
for some time, will furnish the wind-up.
Martin Judge. Jim Driscoil, Eddie Car
roll and other fighters of more or less
prominence will be seen in the preliu,i-
naries.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05

WALrHAM, Mass, Oct S.--A destruc.
tive fire occurred at the south side fire
station early this morning. Ignited by
spontaneous combustion the whole build.
ing seemed to burst at once into a blaze
The 6remen were yet asleep aud were
compelled to jump for their lives from
the second story, twenty feet to the
pavement. The horses could not be
rescued and seven perished in the flames
The total loss will aggregate $40, 900.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Youtsey Trial in Progress.

GEoRcETowN, KY, Oct. 5.-The trial
of Youtsey for being implicated in the
murder Of Goebel was resumed this morn1
ing. The court heard two motions, one
for quashing the indictment and the
other ON the admission of afidavits from
missing witnesses. At noon a recess was
taken until two o'clock when the court
overruled the motion to quash the indict.
ment.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Iowa Always Uph0lds the Flag.

Iowa FALLS, Iowa, Oct 5.-Governor
Roosevelt and party made short stop
here this morning during which the gov
ernor said that it always seemed to him
Iowa was entitled to be a republican state
for it has always had high level circuit
of honesty and courageous devotion to
the honor and the greatness of the
country. Those two issues are para
mount issues in this campaign.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Dubois Had z Frost.

TROY, Idaho, Oct. s.-Dubois and
Dockery, speakers for the democrats, met
with frost at their meeting here last
night. Few attended at any time
and near the close the speakers were al
most speaking to an empty house. They
failed to rouse any enthusiasm. This is
Dubois first spe king in the north, and
the opening is not auspicious.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Destroyed the Books.

OAKLAND, Cal, Oct. SIN the suit
Of the Contra Costa Water company to
annul the rates made in Oakland, when
the president was asked this morning
about the books giving cost Of plant.
He admitted that all the books amount
ing to FIVE wagon loads were destroyed
by company on the event Of its reorgan-
ization last year.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
One Trust Gone.

CHICAGO. Oct. s.--rhe Sanitary laun-
dry company. better known - the laun-
dry trust, dissolved today. The total
liability amounted to one hnndred and
fifteen Thousand dollars outstaading.
The laundry trust was organized last fall
with capital of two million dollars. Il
was 6ght on smaller competitos but
failed 70 win.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05

between his forces and the Chinese ct
rung in Chin. Manchuria on September
22nd. The Russian forces numbered 600.
Most Of the Chinese were cut down.
The Russian lost only seven killed and
fifteen wounded.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Wife Bester Killed.

WHEELING, Oct. 5.-M. 7. Dryden.
one of the most prominent attorneys in
the state was shot and killed this morn
ing by Thomas Workman, his father-in-
law. Workman attacked Dryden while
the latter was beating his wife.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Bryan Ta.ks on Trusts.

TrProN. Ind, Oct. s.-Bryan began :
campaign trip eastward this morning
from indianapolis through the states of
Indiana and Ohio. The first stops were
made at El~ood, Upton and Arcadia,
where he talked to the glass workers aud
the tinplate workers. He made the trust
issue his principal theme.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. The rejection
OF the operators offer has led to much dis
cussion as to what would be accepted by
the miners as basis for settlement. 1t
is evident that the ten per cent basis will
never be accepted by the miners. But
speaking through their district president
Nichols they say that the following terms
will meet their approval: A general ten
per cent adance in wages, reduction
in the price of powder to f1.so per keg.
an enforcement of the two weeks pay
law. Great preparations are being made
for the parade on Wednesday. Every
thing is being done to keep up the inter-
est in the strike, yet the question is, what
will the operators do now? Will they
drop peace negotiations and fight to a
finish or make more liberal offer?
NEW YORK. Oct. 5.-As an indication
of what the mine operators and railroads
will do the announcement made today, by
President Maxwell seems to be final.
Speaking for the Jersey Central, one OF
the strongest members Of the anthracite
pool, President Maxwell says: "The rail-
roads will make no further concessions. /"
This is taken to mean that the fight is on
to finish. The concessions made and
rejected will end the attempt to compro-
mise as far as the operators are concerned.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Transport Arrived.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. s.-The trans
port Comeinang arrived in port thi.
morning from Manila having been "a
days out.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
20, 900 at WatertOwn

WArERrowN, Oct. s.-Twenty thous-
and people turned out today to greet
Roosevelt here. The governor delivered
a speech at the east side park.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Torn UP by Str lie.

WARRINGTON. Oct. 5-An interesting
picture of the Transvaal and the Orange
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-10-05
Battle IN Manchuria

ST PETERSBURG, Oct. 5.-General
Tschitshagof reports fierce struggle