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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
A BRAVE Lad
WENT TO DEATH
Twelve Year Old Died Try
ing to Save Sisters.

The Salmon City Recorder gives
the facts concerning the recent fire
there in which three children were
burned to death, and 1t relates how
a brave Idaho lad gave his life in at
tempting to save his younger sisters.
The Recorder says:
On Monday night about 9 O'Clock
the house on the Vanskiver ranch
was destroyed by fire and three
children of B. E. Van Hooten we're
burned to death. Mrs. Van Hooten
was alone in the house at the time
with her SIX children, who were ill
with the smallpox, her husband be-
ing employed at Shenon's ranch,
about a mile distant. The three
children were aged IL, 5 and 7 years,
the oldest being boy and the two
younger girls. The fire was caused
by defective fue and the whole
house was soon in flames. The brave
mother with almost superhunar
efforts succeeded in saving three Of
the children, but the two little girls
were in an inner room and so cut of
from the door the only means o.
exit, by the flames. The heroic little
lad who gave up his life in his effor
to save his sisters entered the room
through the binding smoke ant
flames, but the floor gave way AM
the three children were precipitatet
into the cellar beneath, from which
they could not eXtricate themselves
and were burned to DEATH The un
fortunate mother was severel
burned in her efforts to save her littl
! ones, but her injuries are not consid
cred dangerous. The parents are a
, most heartbroken over the terribl
affair. The heartfelt sympathy c
: everyone goes out to them in thel
hour of deepest sorrow.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
New Principal at Academy.

Prof. E. Emmons, of Hartford,
Conn, has been appointed as sue
cessor to Prof. Mitchell. Prof. EN-
mons is a graduate of Yale college,
and comes highly recommended.
He entered upon the discharge of bis
duties yesterday.
Miss Olena Keyes has been en-
gagged temporarily as teacher of the
9Th grade. All of the students at
tending before the holidays have re
turned and a number of new ones en-
rolled.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07

The North Idaho Star, of Moscow,
gives the following account of the
way a former we'll known Idaho
newspaper man celebrated Christ
mas:
The house occupied by A. j. Nc
Donald was destroyed by fire on
Christmas eve, with all its contents.
The neighbors say that Mcdonald
came home about 10 o'clock in y
state of beastly intoxication, and
proceeded to make Christmas
pleasant for his family He began
by attempting to choke his wife, a
pastime he Is said to have. frequently
engaged IN before. She freed herself,
however, and with her sister fed up
stairs. Mcdonald then proceeded
to the pantry, probably to get some
thing to eat Not finding what he
wanted, and probably becoming en-
ragged at his failure, be proceeded to
smash the lighted lamp upon the
floor. The oil ignited and IN a
moment the house was enveloped in
! flames. The members of the family
who were upstairs escaped without
injury, but Mcdonald was badly
burned about the face.
The house belonged to Mrs. j. H.
Mcclure and is total loss-no insu.
ance The household effects of the
Mcdonald family are also total loss
leaving the family destitute, ant
they are now being cared for by
neighbors. An effort was beins
made yesterday to raise. a fund TO
their relief.
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did NOT GBT BODIES
OF BRANHAM AND PAINE
OWING TO DANGERS OF NEW SLIDES,
AVALANCHE VICTIMS LIE FROZEN
IN THE SNOW.

recently In the snowslide on Elk
summit, met with almost the same
experience on the Oath inst, and in
all probability would have resulted
more serious. While passing along
the trail near his home huge ava
lanche broke loose just three feet
ahead of him and swept everything
down the mountain hundreds of feet
below. Mr.. Shiefer now thinks he
is the luckiest man in all Idaho.
Messrs Helm q Curtis have be-
gun work on their new building on
Main street, just west of Hotel
Meadows. The building will be IA
by 80 feet, two stories high. The
lower floor will be occupied by q
butcher shop and cold storage, and
the upper floor is being fitted up for
the Odd Fellow and Woodmen
lodges. a eass
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
Surprise Party.

Miss Annls Lansdon was surprised
Friday evening by number of her
Young friends at her home. Those
present we're: Misses Lena Pritch-
EFT, Lulu Riggs, Carrie Tucker,
Bertha Dasch, Alma Safer, Leota
Lansdon and Esther Harris; Messrs.
Harvey and Lawrence Harris, Wal
ter Safer, Chester Safer, Miller
Evans and John McCrea. Music,
singing, games and refreshments,
made the total of a very pleasant
evening.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07

After three weeks of heart break
ing labor and imminent danger to
life and limb, the Rankin Mining
and Milling company at Black Lake,
has succeeded in getting their ma
chinery through the snow from
Council to Black Lake, within eight
miles of their camp. There were
over $50. 900 pounds of machinery to
TRANSPORT from the railroad terminus
TO the mine In places where the
road goes over Smith mountain, the
snow was from twenty five 10 fifty
feet deep. 1t was necessary to
shovel out trail and pack it down
so that the horses could pass over it
and pull the loads which had been
transferred at that point from wagons
to sleds through to the point where
the deep snow ceased. 1t required
so horses and a number of men
nearly three weeks to get through.
The machinery is now at a point
where it can be removed to the
camp at any time without trouble.
The company has saw mill in
position and more than $50, 600 feet
of saw logs on the yard. The saw
mill will be started cutting lumber
Immediately which will be used in
building the mill and also fo
mining timbers. The company ha'
a three-toot Haug Impulse waite
wheel of 234 horse power whicl
furnishes the power to run the saw
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
Real Estate Transfer.

R. G. Mckinney this week sold
to James Reedy, prominent stock
man of Oregon, the fine ranch be-
longing to Peter Keeney, situated
about eight miles west of town.
There are 81 acres in the ranch, all
under cultivation. The considera-
ton was SO. 900. Mr.. Reedy will
take possession and remove on to his
recently acquired property as soon
Mr.. Keeney can vacate.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
Finished their Work.

\. w, Sharai and Frank Call re-
turned Friday afternoon from the
Heath district where they had been
extending tunnel on the Stemwinder
group for Messrs. Mckinney and
hall, OF Weiser. The tunnel is now
In 4oO feet, is just entering the
leoge, which Is showing up well.
Inc ledge was cut on the surface,
showing a large body of high grade
copper ore.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
!. 0. 0. F. Installation.

Weiser Lodge No. II, [. 0. 0. F.,
installed the following officers las
Saturday evening. Installation Ger
emonies were conducted by Norva
Gorrie, D. D. G. M:
j. E. Utley, N. G.
Ben Ashley, " G.
o. M. Harvey, R. S.
James A. McCune, f. s.
James B. Coakley, Treas.
B. L. Sleeves, R. S. N. q.
N. Gorrie, L S. N. e.
Chas w. Townley, Warden.
Geo. w. Woods, o. G.
Samuel E. Ross, l. G.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
LAR6E ELEDGEOy
YELLOW PINE BASIN.
PIONEER OF THE DISTRICT VISITS
WElSER--A FEW ITEMS. FROM A
PROMISING CAMP.

. :. an Welch, OF Medford, Oregon,
p'0neer OF the Thunder Mt. dis
w ~ was In Weiser this week. Mr..
r0 "'l0n went into the camp over two
Il, ago, and has been in there
n '' constantly since that time.
n v"N las several promising locations
'aow Pine Basin. Mr.. Welch
H. 'ne iedges in the Basin, which
c,o., 'e'"een Quartz and Profile
IN A' are very large.
3O "as locations on a ledge
,,. ieet wide that can be easily
Rl, lor seven miles. On the
b.s 0ay Nos. l and 2. Mr.. Welch
r0r. 0ld considerable development
''A The claims lie between a
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
How We Grow.

, The city of Weiser has sold four
hundred Thousand dollars worth of
bonds, and let contract for the con-
struction of a water and electric
system, which is to be completed by
the 18th of May.-Malad Advocate.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
Take Notice.

All members of carpenters union
No. 1040, are requested to be pre-.
sent at meeting Friday evening Jan.
9, 1908, as business of importance
will come before the meeting.
By order Of president.
37-1-t j. r. NILES.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
For Rent.

Two rooms situated on Eoff street,
formerly known as the reading room,
location, rent reasonable. Inquire
at Sommers store. 81 2t.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
ing to the land of ice and snow
again in the near future.
Wool Market.

Duns Review of Dec. 9th says in
regard to the market for WOOL
Not only has there been no weaken
ing of tone, but the Eastern trade is
growing more confident with general
belief that the new year will bring
decidedly higher level of quotations.
Shipments to the mills are liberal on
old contracts, and new business con-
stantly comes forward. The situation
appears to favor holders rather than
prospective purchasers. Foreign
markets are strengthened by the
poor outlook in Australia. Wool
traffic on railways of New South
Wales for the year is reported as
only 345, 600 bales, against 527, 900
bales in 1901.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
Teachers, Take Notice.

Monthly report cards tor sale at
the Signal Office. One cent each by
mail. No order for less than 10
cents.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07

Old papers for sale at the SIGNkI
Office at 20 cents a hundred.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-01-07
For Rent.

Two rooms, furnished, for house
keeping.
MRS. MAUD WHEELER 81 If
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
EDITORIAL STAFF.

Commencing with next Monday s
issue of the Progress the name of Mr..
J. n. Ethridge, Jr., will be added
to the editorial staff, occupying the
position of city editor.
Mr. Ethridge is no stranger to the
people of Hattiesburg, he having at
one time filled, credibly, the position
Of reporter under Mr.. Settlers adj
ministration.
He will make daily rounds Of the
city for news items and the column
of the paper will be heightened by
his handiwork.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
THE MERIDIAN TIMES.

The above named paper, which
was started in 1898 by the under
signed as a daily, but which for the
past four years has been conducted
by me as weekly, was discontinued
with last weeks issue and the bust
ness it enjoyed will be transferred tC
the Progress. 1t quit business not
owing a cent to any one and comes
with its influence to this paper with
the consciousness that no one behind
is harmed. j. J.. HAYNIE.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS

Ds2l:sns1. of the Interior. Land Of
fee at Jackson, Miss, July 8, 1903. ;.
Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has Tiled notice
of his intention TO make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof Will be made before the circuit
clerk, Perry county, at Augusta,
Miss. on August H. 1903, viz
LORENZA d. HINTON,
Fl. E. Nc. 1925 for the WIZ NEl4
Sec 6. T N, II. 9 west of st Stephens
meridian.
He names the following witnesses te
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
S. L Palmer, Walter Hinton. Chris
TOPPER Hinton, Print Myrick, all o.
RiclIton, Miss.
FRED w. COLLINS. Register.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of tie Interior. Land Of
fee at Jackson, Miss, July 2l, 1908.
Notice il hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has FLED notice of
her intention to make final proof in sup
port Of her claim. and that said proof
will be made before the circuit clerk,
Perry county at Augusta, Miss on
September 5. 1903, viz
ALICE DEVENPORT,
widow of William davenport, II. +.
No. 1922, for the NEl4 NW1 4 and
NWI-4 Mel 4 Sec p, I 3 n, K west
of st. Stephens meridian.
She names the following witnesses TO
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz
Fl P. Herring, G. t. Lott, W w.
Lawrence, S. H. Mcdonald, all of
Beaumont, Miss.
FRED w. COLLINS. REGISTER
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
NEGRO MOVEMENT NORTH.

New York, August l3. Through
an organization by the Rev. J. Henry
Duckrey, of Cambridge, Mass. 500, 00(
negroes will have emigrated from
The south to points between this city,
Boston and Providence, within three
years, says special dispatch from
Troy, n. Y. The work of arraDg.
ing for the emigration has been car
ried on secretly by the Northeastern
and Western immigration society,
OF which Mr.. Duckrey is president.
The money Is said to have been sub
scribed by wealthy men and women
who believe that this scheme is a
safe and sure solution of the negro
problem.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
railroad By Rich's planning mill and

railroad By Rich's planning mill and
to the belt in that direction.
And other improvements such as
macadamized streets and walks, pub
lie wells and public parks; new court
house and improved grounds all
these and more wi | come under its
notice.
In conclusion feel that this arti-
Gle would not be complete without
me ntioning the outgoing manager,
Mr.. w. H. SETTLER. to whom Hatties-
burg Is indebted so largely for max
ing her what she is. His editorial
tributes TO her fair name have been
gems in their way-they have been
copied and recopied in the leading
papers all over the country and in
this way have done Hattiesburg more
good than ali the otner influences
combined. His career with the Prog.
ress has been one of brilliance and il
taking his leave the public may truth
fully exclaim "well done," for nc
Journalist of Mississippi has ever
worked harder for the city of his
adoption or made for himself a more
enviable record. He will be missed
by the press and by the people who
have enjoyed so much his origina
trite and witty sayings.
With these remarks and assurance!
and reiteration of a doubly
pledged allegiance TO any cause
where Hattiesburg is to be the bene
| ficiary, l beg to subscribe myself thu
public's obedient servant,
| J. j. HAYNIE.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Of
fee at jackson, Miss, July s, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has FLED rotice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the circuit clerk,
Perry county. ut Augusta, Miss. on
August Is. 1903, viz:
RUFUS HINTON,
II. E No. 32l1S, for the Mi Sci 4.
and SE1-4 NEI-4, Sec %. and 81 2
NWl Sec 33. Il 5 N, r 8 west of st.
Stephens meridian.
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon
aud cultivation of said land. viz
Scott Beardslee, DaR Jackson, Ike
Pearce, Henry Hinton, all of Rchton,
Miss. FRED W. COLLINS, Register
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
NOTICE LoR PUBLICATION.

Department Of the I',terior, Land OF
fee at Jackson, Miss, July s. 1903.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of his intention 80 make final proof in
support of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the circuit clerk
Ferry county, at Hattiesburg, Miss on
August Is. 1903, viz:
GEORGE PERRY,
u. H. No. 33107, for the SWl SWi-4
Sec Il; SEl-4 Sci 4, Sec Is: Mel 4
NE1-4 Section %; and Nv Ia
NW1-4 Sec %, T 3 n, r l2 west OF
ST. Stephens meridian
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
VIII Stuart, Tom Kennedy, Ed
Weldy A. D. Myers. ali of McLaurIn,
Miss FRED w COLLINS, Register.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
BOSTON MANS OPINION
Washington Post.

w OSt.
1T would not be at all surprising
# repeal of the fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments to the Consti-
tuition does not come to be viewed
with general favor at no distant
day." said Mr.. Thomas B. Golden of
Boston, at the Raleigh. II have
heard the matter discussed often Of
late in different parts of the country,
and l have heard many intelligent
men admit that it would be good
thing for the nation if such repeal
could be effected. There is almost
universal admission of the proposition
that the franchise of the ignorant
blacks Immediately ON their emanci-
patton was gigantic blunder.
1.-THE consequences of that blunder
are felt all over the Union, and that
IS the man reason that northern peo-
pie look on complacently while sew
eral southern states practically deny
| the ballot to all men of dark skin.
have always voted the republican
| ticket, but feel as do many of my
party associates, that this country,
big as it is, is not big enough for two
races to inhabit in amity, where the
inferior one is granted equal politica
privileges. The dominant race must
rule unconditionaliy. and in order tt
do this all opportunity for the III.
ferior to become the balance of power
must be eliminated.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior,
Land t-iffice at Jackson. Miss,

Department of the Interior, !
Land tiffice at Jackson, Miss.
July %, 1868. J
Notice is herebp given that the fol
lowing-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of hef claim, and that said proof
will be made before the circuit clerk,
Perry county; at Augusta. Miss, on
September 10, 1903, viz:
ANNIE TINGLE,
Homestead entry No., 33043. fol The
Sc Or NV or, NV Or sc Or. and west half
ne Or, section IS. township 3 north,
range IL west of st. Stephens meridian.
She names the following witnesses 10
prove her continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz : e. H.
Nixon, Charley TIngle, Newton Stat
ford, Joe Smith, all of Augusta, Mis-
sissippi. FRED w. COLLINS.
july29w5t -gister.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
department of the Interior.
Tonrl nQE.o 80 Ia.iyCnn Mi :

Land Office at Jackson, Miss.
July 8, 1903.
Notice IS hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of hi. Intention 10 make final proof III
support or his claim. and that said
proof " i'll lie made before the circuit
clerk. Perry comfy. at Augusta,
Miss on August II, 1903, viz:
ABNER 3. VALLEY,
II. r. No 34l84, for the NELL Sci 4,
Eel 4NWl-4, Sig NE1-4 Sec 36, I
N, R 8 west of ST. Stephens meridian
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said Ian viz:
A J. Meadows. S B Brewer, h ID.
Burnett, j. Z. Burnett. all OF Richton,
Miss. FRED w. CoLLINS, Register.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13

Pope Plus tainted the other day
and the fact was heralded throughout
the world and an Ohio man has sent
his congratulations.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
Boarders Wanted.

Bosrders wanted at 926 Main Street.
Nice rooms; and table supplied with
best the market affords. Kitchen super.
intended bv lady of house. July ID IN
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-08-13
FOR RENT.

Three nice unfinished rooms all
good location. convenient
to business part OF town. Apply at
this office a-f-tf
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-27
FOR SALE.

For sale-good six year old combi- nation horse. Apply to c. w. Best.24
 For Sale $450 Crown piano at $500. Only used fifteen months. Planters House. 53dtt
 For Sale-On account of removal will sell any furniture or household furnishings at very low figures. Mrs. Ed Phillips. 74d6t
 For sale at bargain-Gasoline boat, length 70 feet, beam 15 feet; will carry 20 tons in 2 feet draft. Hull requires considerable repairs. Machinery in good condition. Will sell very cheap. B. 0. Blakely, Fort Smith, Ark. 74b1m
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-27

Judge F. D. Fulkerson came down from Batesville Sunday evening.
 Clarence Crook has gone to Overs burg, Tenn, on visit to his grand father, Col. Tom Neal.
 F. U. Rodler of the Davenport, Iowa, Pearl Button Company, arrived Monday morning on business trip. His representative in this territory is B. J. Best.
 Just received another shipment of Warehouse "Cadet'' and ''Longfel- low'' Ain hands and 29inch "Mid- getsn-swell for summer wear. Star Clothing House. 76d6t
 Gary Davidson, the genial and ac- commodating postof1ce assistant, leaves Thursday on a wellmerited vacation of two weeks, during which time he will visit North Arkansas points.
 Mrs. J. w. Wallace, Roy, Gene and Walter Wallace returned Sunday evening from visit with Batesville relatives. Misses Rina Price and Ruth Wallace will not be home before Tuesday.
 Just received another shipment of Warehouse "Cadet' and "Longfel- low" 4-in-hands and 29inch "Mid- gets"-swell for summer wear. Star Clothing House. 76d6t
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-27
AUGUSTA LINE COMPLETED.

The Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Company announces the completion of it's own line to Augusta and the toll has been reduced to 25 cents from here.
 The business of the Bell company here has shown big increase during the past year under the able manage ment of 0. s. Mulheron, who is kept busy putting in new phones and if the company would but furnish him a new board, even the present good showing would be eclipsed.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-27
OFFIOERs AND DTRECToRs.
This Bank has an authorized
 CAPITAL of $IOO, ,oOo .oo.
THos. J. GRAHAM J. W GRUBBs,

An authorized and subscribed Capital is convenient thing good thing for advertising purposes but be perfectly honest ana tell our patrons the truth really for little We could have had, just easily, Subscribed Capital of S0O00O0 It would not have cost cent more
 hat our patrons really interested knowing is Bank has invested in its business, ITS OWN MONEY OF CASH PAID IN CAPITAL and undivided profits That the this Bank prepared to take good care o your business And you that MORE CAPT. and Proftably invested.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-27
WANT ADS.

Classified advertisements in the IN- DEPENDENT are charged for at the rate of cents per line for first inser- ton, 1-2 cents for every subsequent insertion, or 15 cents for week. One fourth off by month.
 Six words make 8 line-count your words and send cash with order for insertions desired. No advertisement accepted for less than 15 cents.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-27
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.

Unusually low rates to Colorado, Yellowstone Park, California and great northwest. Descriptive matter and full particulars Union Pacific R. R. Co.,, 903 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-27
PEARLS.
WM. BARTHMAN,

TIA BROADWAY. CORNER MAIDEN
 LANE, NEW YORK, N. Y. DEALER IN DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY.
Newport daily independent., 1903-07-27
FOR RENT.

For Rent-Five room cottage with bath room, hot and cold water. App ply to R. M Johnson. 52dtf