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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-11-11
lively Runaway.

Pete Roberts big transfer team ran
away Monday afternoon. The team
started from the hide house on West
Commercial street and ran up that
street to Livingston street, where the
tongue struck an electric light pole,
penetrating it to the depth of three
inches CT more. One of the horses
was thrown down and considerably
shaken up. The tongue was broken
near the middle.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-11-11
RASTUS BOOM
SEEMS TOTTERING
The Excitement Was Based
on Phonolite Ore.

The Baker City Herald declares
that the Rastus boom is busted. 1t
says this for the reason that tests
have proven the Rastus ores to be
hornfels and not phonolite-and the
dreams of second Thunder Noun
tain was based on the idea OF a
phonohte camp. Still, there may be
a permanent rich district there for
all that. 1t is said there are about
400 men at the new discoveries.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-11-11
OUTLOOK CLUBS
MUSICALE E-RECEPTION
A Social Large At
tendance.

Once in each year the ladies of the
Outlook Club give a musicale and
reception to which the ladies invite
their husbands.
Friday evening the annual recep-
ton was given in the Hotel Weiser
parlors. About 80 we're present.
The teachers of the Weiser public
school, Academy and Institute were
invited guests.
Miss Mariana Jones, of the Acad
emy, read an essay on Schubert, and
sang several songs of the composer
in an entertaining manner.
Mrs VIM. McBratney read an es-
say on Nevln, and sang several songs
of his composition.
At the conclusion of the singing
an elegant luncheon was spread by
the ladies of the Outlook Club fol
their guests. The reception was one
of the social successes of the season.
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CITY DADS MEET
IN REGULAR SESSION
ALLOW BILL AND TRANSACT OTHER BUSl-
NESS OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC.

Council met in regular session
Friday evening Nov. 9th.
Claim of j. G. White for balance
alleged to be due him on construc-
ton of electric light and water system
for city, and communication regard
ing same from W. f. Butcher were
ordered forwarded to consulting
engineer Cummings.
A communication from A. IT,.
Long, regarding balance claimed on
wood pipe, was referred TO the city
clerk and city engineer.
Upon motion it was ordered that
an arc light be placed on the corner
Of Sixth aud Perrault streets, as soon
as city is in position 10 do 50.
The matter Of appointing a chief
Of the hre department, was referred
70 the FIRE department committee,
The following liquor Licenses "sr'
granted for the quarter beginning
November !, Retail, Maggie Allen
:. y. Kounds, Hotel Welser, Jewel
a Phillips, Nellie Powers W y
Brewster 4 Co, Coleman 4 Ivory
Ngs, q, Deyipe j. W. Cos T. q
Rogers Bholesple, y, n Barton 4
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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-11-11
RANKIN MILL Will
RESUME OPERATIONS
BIG FLUME C0MPLETED---A ACTIVE De
VELOPMENT IN PROGRESS In
THE MINES.

B. j. Mack, secretary and manager
of the Rankin General Milling COM
pany arrived in the city from the
camp Friday evening,
He states the big fume to convey
water to the mill TO furnish power,
has been completed. 1t is over a
mile In length. Work in the mines
is In active progress, and large
force will be employed all winter
developing them. Contracts for
driving tunnels have been let to
several parties. A ledge of ore that
ASSAYS $3.50 per ton, was struck in
the Copper King, one of their prop
critics, a few days since. This strike
was made on ground not in dispute.
The saw mill has been shut down
for the winter.
A large amount of lumber anc
mining timbers have been sawed, suf
fcient for use during the wintel
( season.
Mr. Mack states that the mill vii
be started up IN about two weeks, an'
probably continue in operation dur
ing tie winter. H. ID. Rankin, presi
dent of the company and his brother
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-11-11
Foot Ball Game.

The foot ball game at Payette
Saturday, between the Academy
team and the town team Of Payette,
resulted 10 q victory for the Psy-
cites, The score was 3 70 0 10 their
favor The Academy bows made .
game 6ght but tbe PsyetIe team
was composed Of mep, aud they
yere 700 heavy for the members %
Che Academy teem,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-11-11

Take your chicken pie supper
down town Saturday evening, with
the ladies of the Methodist church,
in the Williams building. Get there
at o'clock or later. First come, first
served 21-2
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-11-11
Chicken Pie Supper.

Saturday evening, Nov. 18th, in
the Williams building, corner First
and Eoff streets, served by the ladies
of the Methodist church. Supper
ready at 5 o'clock. Everybody come.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-11-11
For Rent.

Alfalfa ranch of 13 acres, adjoin-
ing city. Apply to W. P. CARR,
1t Weiser
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The Washington times., 1903-09-20
women's Missionary Society.

The annual meeting of the Baltimore
branch OF the Women's Foreign Mission
airy Society OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, consisting of the various socIe-
ties in Maryland. East Virginia. District
of Columbia. and all the Southern At
'antic States. Will be held In the Metro
9olitan Church here Wednesday and
Thursday, October and s. Besides the
regular business that will be considered
by the body. the coming national con-
ventlon of the society. which is to be
held in Baltimore, beginning Thursday
october 20, and continuing one week
viii come In for considerable discussion.
The executive committee, under whose
auspices the convention is given. con-
sists of the secretaries of the eleven
districts of the church in the United
States. There will also be two delegates
from each branch to be present. making
total OF thirty-three delegates. All
the editors OF the various papers of that
denomination and the literature commit
tee, composed OF Mrs r. II. Pooley. of
Rockford. H.; Mrs. Charlotte Wilder. of
Manhattan. Kan. and Miss Elizabeth
NoTthrop. of Waltham. Mass. Will at
tend all the meetings.
II lie expected that representatives of
the society from all parts of the country
will be present and participate. includ-
ing number of missionaries, who will
deliver addresses before the meeting
Among the missionaries who will attend
the convention are Miss Lewis. Japan:
Miss Miller, Korea; Miss Nieolls, India;
Miss Bendu. Japan; Miss Linkreger,
Mexico; Miss Young. Japan: Miss Par
knson, China; Miss Martin. Malaysia:
Miss Farney, China; Miss Imhoff. India:
Miss Daniels. Japan: Miss Meters.
Japan; Miss Blackburn, Bulgaria; Miss
NIchery. Italy. and Miss Todd. China.
Among the prominent speakers that are
expected to be present are Bishop Cyrus
d. Fcss, Miss Elizabeth r. Bender. OF
Tokyo, Japan. and Mrs. William Butler,
widow OF the Rev. DR.. Butler, who es-
tabllshed missions in India and Mexico
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Annual Meeting Held.

The annual meeting OF Eldbrooke Ep-
worth League was held In Eldbrooke NJ.
4. Church last Tuesday evening. The
constitution was adopted and the follow
ms officers were elected: President,
Frank T. Israel: first vice president,
Mrs. f. 7. Israel; second vice president.
Mrs. n. f. Burga; thru vice president.
William Freer; fourth vice president. B.
F. Posten; secretary. Herbert e. Riley;
treasurer, Mrs. II. e. Riley. Delegates
20 the District League convention were
elected as follows: The Rev. E. II. Smith.
Ms. F. T. Israel. William Freer. Miss
Florence Thompson. Miss Elsie Paxton.
Nine new members were elected. and
1t vas decided to observe the first Sun
day in October as Bible study day. The
pastor will preach a sermon in the
evening appropriate 10 the occasion.
Arrangements have been completed for
the echo meeting the 25th The program
Will include addresses by the Rev. F. ]
Prettyman, the Rev. ]. D. BIakemore
Mrs. NJ. NJ Mitchell, j. F. Engle; solo.
Miss Thompson: duet, Miss Thompson
and Mrs. II. E. Riley. A social hour will
complete the program.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
FTaternal.

the largest hive in the city. and has
nearly 200 members.
An effort is being put forth to organ
lie hive auxiliary to King David Tent.
No. IL.
Sir Knight Wood has issued the Mac
caoee Directory. II is a nice little book
with much in formation contained there
In
Z. F. Canniff, the commander of Mount
vernon Tent, No. 4, returned last Mon
day from his vacation.
Anacostia Division, No. 2. Uniform
Rank, which was instituted last night.
Is ofticered by A. A. Provost, captain; j..
camden Gall. first lieutenant; Fred H.
Nokes. second lieutenant.
3 5. English. d. s. c.. has moved to
9ol Eighth Street northeast.
Deputy James Willis has organized a
tent at Rockville, Nd.
The Uniform Rank, X. o. T. NJ. has
two divisions instituted in this city now.
and the third one will soon be launched.
A charter list is being secured for a
new tent of Maccabees at TenIeytown,
ID. c.. and from present indications the
new tent will start off with a good list
Qt the best citizens OF the town.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
A Token of REGARD.

During the session of Beacon Lodge.
No. 10. l. o. o. F.. he'd last Monday
nigh, F. a. Sitter. grand representa-
tive of the Sovereign Grand Lodge Of
Odd Fellows of the United States. was
presented with a handsome jeweied
badge, the gift of the members of Beacon
Lodge. with which Mr.. sitter mas been
affiliated for the past forty years. The
badge pertains to the degree Of ehivalry,
which was conferred upon Mr. Stier by
the Sovereign Grand Lodge at it's meet
ing in indianapolis two years ago. This
degree. it is stated. is conferred only
by the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
The speech of presentation was made
by E. w. Bradford. who spoke OF the
high esteem in which Mr. sitter is held
by the members of Beacon Lodge. and
stated that the badge, which is valued
intrinsically at a considerable sum, was
given to Mr.. Sitter as token of the re-
gard felt for him by the members of the
lodge.
Mr.. Sitter has been grand representa-
tive of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellows for the past fourteen years,
and has just recently been elected to
serve two years more in that capacity.
He is well known in Odd Fellow circles
all over the country, and is cashier of
the Lincoln National Bank OF this city.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20

Temperance.

templar. was elected past grand chief
templar TO fill a vacancy.
The chair reported the several subor-
dinate lodges in prosperous condition
and made several recommendations,
which were unanimously approved. The
need for greater efforts on the educa-
tional line was specially emphasized in
the discussion, participated in by Mrs.
Meta Cole, grand chaplain; Forrest
Vowel. grand marshal. and Mrs. Har-
rover. grand superintendent John Bry-
son. grand secretary, spoke of a course
of illustrated temperance lectures to be
given under canvas in the near future,
and proposed measures by which the
Good Templars might cooperate. His
plans were unanimously approved. A
proposal that the Grand Lodge officers
pay fraternal visit to Pioneer Lodge.
Falls Church. Tuesday evening, the 18th
of October, was agreed to. At the con-
clusion of business the hostess served
refreshments.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Clerks, Association Dividend.

The Clerks Mutual Benefit and Pro-
tective Association, an organization con-
sisting of mercantile clerks which as
organized in 1885. at its meeting held
on Tuesday declared the annual divi-
dend. The maximum dues are Sl2 year.
and the dividend declared on this occa-
sion was 1872, leaving s4.OS actual dues
paid by the members for sick benefits,
at the rate of SO a week. The election
OF officers last Thursday night resulted
as follows: James Jirdinson. president:
E. X. Plant, first vice president; c. w.
Hummer, second vice president; ]. Leo
Kolb, third vice president; Howard c.
Fisher, financial secretary; Lou J. Sui
livan, recording secretary; Fred Breslau.
treasurer; J. H. Homage, warden;
Maurice D. Rosenberg. attorney and
counselor; DIR. c. A Weaver. medical
examiner.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
MUSICAL.
Arion Singing Society Election.

Arion Singing Society Election
The regular monthly meeting of the
-Arion Singing Society vas held at the
Arion Hall. 400 Eighth Street northwest.
last Monday evening. with nearly all the
active. members present One new &C
tive member was admitted.
After the usual routine business had
been transacted the election Of officers
for the ensuing year was held With the
following result: President, Henry
wassmann; vice president. August
Schmidt; Prot. secretary. Carl F. Mey-
ers: financial secretary. Mathew Slebert;
treasurer, John Wischhusen; bibliother-
arian, Conrad Siebert; banner bearer.
JAG Bruegger; leader, Emil Holer; trus-
tees, II. Dalker. FIR. Relkeweg JAG
Bruegger; delegates 20 the United Sing
ing Societies of Washington, D. c., H.
Wassmann, August Schmidt. II. DaIker,
JAG Bruegger; delegates to the UHited
German Societies OF Washington. d. c..
c. T. Myers. r. Maui, ]. Wischhusen
FIR. Seebode; committee OF entertain
ments. JAG Bruegger, August Schmidt
H. Dalker; music committee. FIR. Relke-
veg II. Schommer. Carl Holer, John
Paris.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Minute Men Who Go to New York.

Under the personal direction Of Col.
NJ. A Winter. Lieut.. Col E. R. Camp
bell. Adjt NJ NJ Lewis, and Acting
Majors Brunette and Brown, the pre-
Iiminary preparations for the battalion
OF armed and equipped Minute Men of
the First Regiment to attend the mill
tary parade in New York. and cere-
monies at Madison Square Garden have
been completed. Following is the roster
of the rank and file who leave Wash
ington Tuesday. October 6. on a special
train:
First drill team. selected September IL
E. Westerland. c. A. Sidman. ]. P. Rup-
pie. ]. c. Mcconnell, E. H. Schofeld. J..
d. Tierney. and A. ]. Hawkins. of Com
pany A; L. D. Cummins, and G. ".
Byron. of Company B: T. F. Wasgatt.
of Company E; Robert Brown. ]. E
Payne, c. Brown. and w. G. Copley. Of
Company F; j. S. Hopkins. c. Sears. S.
Holland. and L. Bone OF Company G.:
y. B. Baker, c. c. Dunn. ]. NJ. Conneil,
William Weisback, VI. Jacobs, J. G..
Meyers, c. Mansfield. and ]. b. Aveilhe.
of Company /; p. L. Woodbridge, of Com
pany K: George L. Fisher, and A. St.
Clair. OF Company G.
Second drill team. selected September
At. F. Lane. of Company e: c. Dolph
and W. F. Barlow, of Company A: John
L. Sherry, Company E; c. R. Sherwood.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Good Templars' Plans.

A regular session of Silver Star Lodge,
No. 20. was held in Good Templar Hall
on the Brookville road, Tenleytown
Thursday evening. J. T. Finney. chief
templar. presided. The transaction of
routine business was followed by con-
sideration OF matters of special concern
Chairman A. E. Shoemaker announced
the death of Miss Luella willett, and
spoke of the Good Templar rites solemn
lied at her funeral. He reminded the
lodge of it's loss, by death. OF three
members within a few months. exceed
ing in number it's members deceased In
all Its previous nineteen years. Secre-
tary Forrest Yowell was appointed
chairman of a committee on memorials
Members of the executive committee Of
the Grand Lodge and members OF Per-
severance Lodge were present. and dur
ing a recess declared for that purpose
A. f. Shoemaker, a former past grand
templar was again indicted into that
Office. A. n. Garfield. past grand tenn
plar. officiating.
The Rev. G. S. Seiple OF Chambers
burg. Pa. was introduced by Lodge Dep
the working methods of Evangelist Ira
cy. whom he represented. and announced
that he would open a campaign, under
canvas. in Georgetown the oath instant.
He received assurances of support.
The program was in charge of
George Keene. Grand Templar S. w.
Russell read a congratulatory message
just received from the chief executive
officer Of the highest legislative body
OF the order, Joseph Mains OF Birming-
ham, England. Miss Lillian Eagleston
gave an instrumental solo. Mr.. Garfield
made special appeal to the young men
to be brave and show their colors on all
occasions, remarking that he recognized
in the Good Templar badge button he
wore greater protection than in all the
city's police force. Mrs. Emma Corbey.
acting grand vice templar. Miss Laura
Bryson and Miss Lizzie Dean read tenn
perance selections. Mr.. Keene and Miss
Edith Allen sang. and Grand Secretary
John Bryson. in a brief address, de-
scribed the remarkable progress being
made In Germany.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20

commencing at s o'clock A full attend
ance is urged. as a pleasant time is in
store Tor those participating.
very good meeting of Division No.
look place on the first Sunday of
September. Not for an instant during
the summer did the interest lag in No.
l. 1t was decided at the September
meeting to have special features on the
first Sunday of October. when No. /
meets again.
divisions Nos 2. 4. and will meet
TINS evening, the day on which the i'm
mortal Emmett was executed. exactly
one hundred years ago. Each division
VIII appropriately commemorate the day
by the reading Of Emmet's' last speech
and otherwise calling attention TO Ire
lands most cherished mertyr in the sa-
cred cause Of human freedom.
Brother George A. Malone, treasurer
of Division No. 2. left for Salt Lake city
on the 9th instant, where he has gone to
attend the convention of the Tnterna-
tional Unicn of Electrical Workers. rem
resentins Local Union No. IS, Of Wash
ingtcn.
Brother Edward J. Brosnan. of Divi-
sion No 2. died at his home. "a I Street
northeast. on September s. He was a
highly esteemed member of A. o. H. For
nearly year past he has been a patient
sufferer and has been confined almost
entirely to his home. He was a man OF
noble character and OF kind and char
liable disposition. His record in Divi-
sion No. was an honorable one.
The ball committee OF last February
have finished their labors and have
turned very handsome sum over to
State Treasurer Myers for a FRO rata
distribution among the divisions. The
committee worked indefstigably. and it
is hoped that their efforts will be duly
appreciated by the district board
Division No has met with a heavy
loss in the death of Brother Mich
ael Burke. whose requiem was sung
in st. Dominic's Church on Labor Day.
Brother Burke was one Of the most
patriotic Irishmen in Washington. al
ways ready and anxious to give liber-
ally and freely OF his time and means
TO any project looking TO the better
ment Of his fellow-countrymen at home
and abroad
Division No. mourns the loss of two
of its most active members within the
Fast few months. namely. Brothers
Thomas P. Diggins and James P. Neacey,
both charter members
There was national directory meet
ing OF the A o. H held at the Cath
Ollie Summer School. Cliff Haven. n. Y.
during the week OF August 81. A rous-
ing reception was rendered the national
officers and directors by the several
hundred students at the school on the
evening OF August 27.
The A. o. H. again made a splendid
appearance at the cornerstone laying of
the new Dominican College at the Cath
ole University early in August
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Meeting of Faith Lodge.

The regular meeting of Faith Lodge.
No. IA, L o. C. T.. in Odd Fellows Hall
on Thirty-frst Street, was held Tues
day evening. Grand TempIar AusseIl
presided. and Miss May Smith. pianist.
led in the service OF song. The social
session was followed with a program
arranged by Mrs. Dugan, which included
readings by Mrs. Belt and Miss May
Smith. a song by Mr. Keene, of Silver
Star Lodge, and addresses by w. Payne
and J. S. Blackford of the same lodge.
Consideration was given in open meet
ing 20 an invitation from an agent of an
evangelist temperance society, holding
tent meetings, to cooperate with that
movement in Georgetown. Tie PROPOSE
ton was accepted. and arrangements
made for combining the workers in Good
Templar and church circles in a COM
mon cause.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Sulogies on Vincent Boreing.

~ulogles on Vincent BoTeing-
A special session OF the Kentucky Re-
publican Club was held Friday evening
at 5l4 Ninth Street for the purpose of
taking appropriate action on the death
tative in Congress from the Eleventh
ken,ucky district. and to discuss the
rending gubernatorial campaign In the
Blue Grass State. President Harry
GioysnnaH presided. and Milo Shanks
was secretary
The high esteem in which the deceased
RepI sentative was held was evidenced
by the remarks OF those who spoke. The
chair appointed Messrs. John W Lang
icy. Jackson Morris. George Baber. s. F.:
Pottinger. and Milo Shanks a committee
10 draft suitable resolutions. The com
-nittee submitted a report. which was
adopted by a rising vote
Several members made addresses euIo-
CYSTIC OF the life and character Of the de-
ceastd Representative. among the num-
Der who spoke being Col. George uaber.
Bon John w. Langley. Hon Jackson
Norris. John Speed Smith. Luther NJ
Walter. Fred y. Weber, and Harry
GIoyannan
Aside from the memorial services, con-
siderable interest was manifested in the
Kentucky campaign. and several speeches
and reports were made along this line
the tenor of which indicated that the
Republicans have great hopes of winning
the state offices at the approaching cleo
tion. The meeting was one of the largest
attended yet held by the local organiza-
ton
The president announced an open
meeting for Friday evening. October 2.
at which time Hon John W. Yerkes,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue. will
deliver an address
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Commonwealth Clubs.

their families who intend going h,me to
the November election.
The president was authorized to ap-
Point committee OF ten to meet Hon
Myron T. Herrick. Republican candi-
date for governor. on the occasion Of his
visit 20 this city to participate in the
exercises OF the unwilling Of the Sher-
man statue The following gentlemen
were elected to membership: W c. Wax
field. B. F. Lash. J. ". Bell. Charles
Malloy. Charles Toner. l. c. Hanna,
l. l. Marks. A. S. Mitchell. A T. Fearn.
and 7. f. Davis.
The Washington times., 1903-09-20
Opening Reception.

Arrangements have been made for the
opening reception Of the Mothers De-
partment. w. c. T. L.. to be held at 522
Sixth Street northwest, Thursday after
noon. September "a. from to o'clock
This reception is in honor OF a cradle
roll member. Miss Marion Birrel. whose
parents go to China as missionaries Of
the Christian Alliance. Miss Birrel is a
granddaughter OF Mrs. NJ. E. Catlin.
Many kindergarten features will DE in
troduced in the meeting this year
Among those who delivered addresses to
mothers last year were Mrs. Mussey
Mrs. Carrie Kent, Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs
Winbigler. Mrs. Teunis Hamlin, Mrs
Weston Flint, Mrs. Clinton Smith, and
Mrs. Hunt, national superintendent CT
mothers meeting. The topics this year
are: Family Life, September; Prepare
ton for Winter, October; Sewing and
Sewing Circles. and the Thanksgiving
Story. November; Christmas Gifts, De-
cember. Other topics Will also be dis
cussed.