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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-15
Phone Office Struck by lightning.
Especial to News and observer.)

NopSCldl 70 News anu OpS0iN oi'J
Asheboro N. c., April H.-During a
heavy thunderstorm here lightning
struck the central telephone office about
midnight and demolished the roll of in
sulated wire leading into the office,
burnt the back of the switch board.
charred the side of ceiling for some
distance and burnt one end of the day
hook that was on the switch board.
Messrs. NJ. S. Robins, j. A. Spence and
Elijah Moffitt went to Montgomery court
today on professional business.
New dwellings and business houses
are being built here nearly all the time.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-15

The Boone Democrat says there are i'm
mcnse quantities of last years crop OF IT.
ish potatoes in Watauga this spring and
they are selling as low as thirty cents a
bushel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-15
State of North Carolina,
Insurance Department,

State of North Carolina,
Insurance Department,
Raleigh, N. c., March %, 1908.
I, James r. Young, Insurance Commits
sioner, do hereby certify that the above
is a true and correct abstract of the
statement of the Globe and Rutgers Fire
Company, of New York, filed with this
showing the condition of said
company on the 31st day of December,
1902.
Witness my hand and official seal, the
day and date above written.
JAMES r. YOUNG,
Insurance Commissioner.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
High FTiieghtS.

1t is not without cause that our
Little Salmon correspondent com-
plains, in Wednesdays issue, of
freight rates that are driving to north
Idaho considerable volume of busi-
ness that should come to Weiser and
Council, and depressing that which
cannot get away from us. 1t is an
actual fact that those who are un-
fortunate enough to have freight to
ship from Weiser to Council are com4
pelled to pay about two and one
half times as much for three fourths
of the distance as on the Short Line.
For instance on fourth class freight
you pay Is cents per hundred from
Boise to Weiser, 80 miles-you pay
81 cents from Weiser to Council, 60
miles. On first class freight you
pay 25 cents Boise to Weiser and ST
cents Weiser to Council. Such diff
ference in haulage rate per mile il
simply outrageous. 1t is never ex
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
SAY SNAKE RIVER
LINZ Will BE- BUILT.
TRUCE DECLARED BETWEEN O. R. N. AND
THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAIL
ROADS.

's.'he Hartman acquiesence arises
out of the fact that Northern Pac-
ific connection is wanted and could
only be obtained over Hartman rails
at price that would not be justified"
'sThe Hill acquiescence is obtained
through the consciousness of the fact
that a connection would ultimately
be obtained, even though at great
price. 1t is better for Hill to have
one line through that country than
two. The traffic may easily grow to
accommodate the two systems opera
ting over one road, but it would take
considerably longer for it to grow %
accommodate two lines with separate
rights Of way"
Pew developments OF reosne
months have been 30 important ~
this. 1t has not been accompanied
| by much demonstration, much heat
ling OF drums or blowing of trumpees,
and it is extremely improbable that
much official light will be thrown on
| it until the parties are ready TO an
nounce it fully"
1t will be noted that the important
part of the above dispatch is the
phrase: "The way is open for the
building OF the Clearwater branch OF
the Hartman Companies to a con-
nection with Northern Securities lines
at the head,of the Snake River Val
ley" The last named lines are thu
o. r. & N. and the o. s. L., an'
the point OF connection is Hunting
ton OF Weiser.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Writ Denied.

The application of the Washington
County Abstract Company to tne
Supreme Court for writ OF review
in the case brought against them py
the county commissioners, to compel
the payment of taxes, was denieo ps
that tribunal, and the decision OF Tue
lower court sustained. This decision
will mean an increase of taxes in the
state to the amount of $40, ooo OF
$50, 900, as abstract companies naV'
paid no tax heretofore. County Az
torney George P. Rhea appeared 10
the county.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Says the Baker City Herald:

Says the Baker City Herald:
Not long ago the Herald pointed
out that there as a threatened rail
way war pending between Hartman
and Hill over the Snake River Val
ley line. 1t was pointed out that
the Northwest line from Huntington
down the Snake to Lewiston was an
important bone of contentment bet
ween these two big magnates. A
few weeks later Hartman announced
that he would build the line mention
ed, in order to afford the 0. X. q
N. and the 0. s. l., water grade
road from the Rockies TO the Pacific.
That the Herald was correct in
prognosticAting trouble between Hill
and Hartman Is proved by the fol-
lowing dispatch from New York, sent
out by the special correspondent OF
the Portland Oregonian:
"All friendship between Hartman
and Hill interests is over for good
This statement can be made on thu
best of authority, for it is obtained
from both sides. The way is opeI
for the building of the Clearwate
branch by the Hartman Companie
to a connection with Northern Sc
curities lines at the head OF tn
Snake River Valley, Union Pacin
will obtain right of way over North
ern Pacific track into Seattle when
ever the privilege is asked. Their
are not wanting signs that 1t will b
asked iu the very near future"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
WeddingS.

A pretty home wedding took place
Wednesday evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Gay, parents of
the bride. The contracting parties
we're Howard Frank McGlnnis and
Ethel Alice Gay, Rev. W. w. Deal
oficiated. Delbert Fifer acted as
aroomsman, and Miss Laurel Wicki-
ser, as bridesmaid. At the con-
clusion of the ceremony an elegant
supper was furnished to the guests
by Mrs. Gay. The couple received
many valuable and useful presents
from their many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. McGinnis are both
well and favorably known and the
SIGNAL extends congratulations.
They will make their home on Mr..
McGinnis' ranch about three miles
southeast of town.
Married. at the residence OF the
brides father, Mr.. j. W. Kelley,
ON Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, at 4
o'clock p. M, Judge Jefreys officiat'
ing Mr.. John W. Haverfield anc
syrella Kelly, Mrs. Daily playing
the wedding march.
This was nice home wedding IL
the country, where everything
seemed to be just right. In
bride is one of Idaho's native daugh
ters and she was elegantly attired
white silk, beautifully trimmed wit
9 ribbons and lace. The groom ws
' also well dressed. They were II
= deed a fine looking couple and thei
j ia no reason but that prosperity an
Y happiness will be their just rewaI
e through life. After the ceremor
n the guests, something near one hul
le dred, repaired to the dining room
'r where was served dinner that vi
e all any one could ask-it was lnae'
T. great treat prepared by Mrs. Mel
'r and her daughter.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Expected Rush to KlOndike.

Abner Enoch, of Washington, Pa,
who for the past few years has been
prospecting for gold in the Klondike
regions and now controls q number
of valuable claims, is registered at
the r Colonial today. He predicts
that there will be great rush TO the
northern gold fields in the spring
and thinks the Kuyskuk will attract
a number. He says, sit is known
that two men practically control the
Kuyskuk district at present by rea-
son of the fact that they have sue
cessfully kept their discoveries sec
ret until the present time. Wash
ington, Pa, Post, of Dec. 3.
The two men referred to arr
Messrs. Duncan and Gnggs, will
whom our townsmap, Il. 5. Nc
Comas, secretary and general man
aeer of the Whirlwind Gold Mininl
and Exploration Company, is as
sociated.
These gentlemen have formed a
association to work their mines
which are fabplously rich, and ca
give a number OF men OF good phyi
ical ability employment for sewers
years and as the wages is one dolls
an hour and board, this seems 9
E exceptional opportunity
. Full particulars can be had
e writing 70 the Treasure and hio'
8 Creeks Gold Mining Association
q Union, Oregon, %
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
MODERN WOOD
MEN OR AMERICA
WILL BE ONE OF THE
LEADING SOCIAL EVENTS OF THE
SEASON.

an invitation or not. There are pro-
badly number of Woodmen in the
city with whom the invitation com
mittee are not acquainted, and they
will not receive an invitation.
An interesting programme consist
ing of recitations, solos, duets,
quartets and instrumental pieces,
will be rendered during the evening,
also an address on the principles and
benefits of the order by one of our
leading citizens, an old member of
the order.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

pected that weak and struggling
can possibly compete
with those that are rich, resourceful
and more Systematically organized,
and usually we allow more latitude to
smaller enterprises the growth OF
which we wish to encourage, but it
is not just that the people-after
having dug up larec- cash bonuses
they could i'll afford-who have
freight to haul should now be forced
to make good to the dearly bought
acquisition the squandered funds and
losses through bad management or
faulty construction. There should
be some relief over the days of the
ploddipg freight team. There has
been some agitation in the past over
railway freight rates but legislation
discountenanced because 1t would
discourage new roads, but it appears
that it is not the big lines at all, bu'
the independent little stub roads
from which protection is needed.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Christmas Trees.

The hearts of the little ones OF
the city were made glad Christmas
eve. Every church in the city had
Christmas trees, loaded with presents
and candies for the scholars OF the
Sunday school. There was also
many presents for the older Ones
At each church an interesting pro-
gram, consisting of music, singing
and recitations, was rendered by the
pupils of the school.
At the Weiser Flat Chapel, =
splendid tree, handsomely decorated
and loaded with presents for all, was
prepared by the good ladies of that
section. An excellent program was
carried out by the young people OF
the Sunday school A large crowd
was present, and participated in the
feast of good things.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

The Modern Woodmen of America
are making extensive arrangements
for the celebration of the twenty
first anniversary of the order. The
Opera House has been rented for
the occasion, band of music en-
gagged, and one of the finest spreads
ever seen in the city is being prepared
for the occasion. The event will
take place next Saturday evening,
January 2. AL Modern Woodmen
and their families in the city are in
yited TO attend, whether they receive
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
IMPORTANT INDUSTRY
is AGAIN REVIVED
WEISER ONCE MORE A FLOUR MANUFAC-
TURING POINT THROUGH WElSER
MERCANTILE co.

the need of such an industry in
Weiser and it's Importance to the
farmers. Accordingly it took hold
of the scheme and has brought it to
a final success and it is mooted about
that the terms with the growers OF
wheat are most acceptable and agree
able, more 30 than is usually the
case.
/After months of preparation, the
mill was started up the first of the
week without hitch and is now
turning out the finest of -four at the
rate of 40 barrels day, Mr.. Morton
who has had charge of the work says
it runs smoother than any mill he
has ever built before, and they are
numerous.
Welser is to be congratulated
the revival of the industry, and
while it is q come down from former
pretentions, it is better to have Az
barrel mill busy than to have 15g
barrel mill standing idle-but we
| have both. The decline of whea'
values along with silver drove oul
farmers into other and more remunera
|, tive lines of agriculture, and thu
, necessity of shipping wheat in an'
the expensive steam power attached
, is given as the reason why the blI
!: mill has not been success OF late
t The Mercantile Co. has solved tn
s problem and with inexpensive waite
: power and conservative management
t it is on the road to the highest sue
cess financially and the supply 9
d home wheat is ample to keep 1t bus,
n The new product is called u
d luCIear as Crystal" brand.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Once more weiser is -four manu-.

Once more Weiser is nour manu-
featuring town.
The long sleep of the water power
at the old Jeffreys mill Is over, and,
though the old burrs will never
again grind, somewhat coaser than
the mills of the Gods, at the old
stand, yet, under the Impulse OF new
and modern machinery, the OLD
family remembered hum OF business
has superseded the long silence.
No more will the sentimental
morning pedestrian pause by the
decaying old structure and repeat to
himself that
| 1.-THE mill wheel has fallen to pieces
Ben Bolt;
The rafters haye all tumbled il"
for now again the turbine wheel
churns the waters to foam and sends
its quivering power to the whirrlne
machines above that are busy whlsK-
ling the countless grains up and down
through mysterious pipes and boxes
and into the rollers, sifters ana re-
finers that in the end transform the
king of the field into the dazzling
fluffy delight of the housewife wh'
loves to see the youthful mouth
, that gather at the family board sup
piled with provender that satlshe
in excellence as we'll as quantity
5 the old mill is no longer oid' pu
almost new, as unsound umoe'
' have been removed and the weather
worn outside replaced with the pe'
quality of new clothes.
This has all been accompnsne
under the enterprise of the Weis'
Mercantile Company, which realize
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Art Exhibit.

The Outlook Club has appointed
the following committees to take
charge of the Art Exhibit on the
DAYS mentioned:
Wednesday-Mrs. Ford, chairman
Mrs. W. F. Sommercamp, Mrs. j.
AudIey Smith, Miss Hunt, Mrs. j..
H. Hawthorne, Mrs. Shirley, Mrs.
Numbers.
ThursdsJ-Mrs. Chas. Galloway,
chairman; Mrs. Il. H. Galley, Mrs.
L. Churchill, Miss Jones, Miss Gal
loway.
Friday-Mrs. Mckinney, chair
man: Mrs. johnson, Mrs. Morris
Sommer, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Fox,
Mrs. Frank e. Smith.
Refreshments-Mrs. Wheelhouse
Mrs. Herman Haas.
Saturday-Mrs. Wllkerson, chair
man; Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Foster, Mrs
Waterhouse, Mrs. Henry ,Sommer
camp.
The above committees will NEE
at the reading room Monday after
noon az 2:30.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
New PainIing RirYl.

Pred Edwards ana shermep ihe
ago writer, have formed = partner
ship sad glll Hereafter conduct pppl
oess es such, Bob ere experts lp
iholg llpe ana lhe neV nfm llke plq
plpe peeag pQ BLUSH
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Rire at Cambridge.

A fire at Cambridge Wednesday
evening destroyed the building oc-
cupled by Mrs. i. v. l.. Martin. as
a millinery store, also building adj
Joining. A large portion Of the
millinery goods were saved, The
loss will amount 70 about $1,000,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Kicked by a Horse.

James Palmer, an empioye hs
Jobnson's livery stable, was klckeo
by a horse Wednesday afternoon
palmer entered the stall where the
animal was tied, 10 take a blanks'
on II. when the horse kieked him
with both feet, striking bim 10 lps
lower part Of the bowels d. nuw,
bers was summoned, epq relieved
bim as much as possible, a. be vas
soaerine Intense pain The k'eF
vas a seyere one aud vill keep p'D
oouaned % bis bed for some '~''
... lI..I.Ia m N
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
The Lone Star STATE

The Lone Star state h,a
dry goods arm, Of Whleh nr ',,,,'. :, y, w.
HslIer Is the head, Mr. Hslle1 %
one Of bis iIips East 70 BUY ' s'9'S, I,
said % friend who Was WIN MN ~ :,
the palace cav, Here, take 'ls ...,'' =
thsse Lit,ls Eerly Riseg' upon '',' W.
,as and you Bill be up eprly ln lA'
morning feeling gQoo, f'f 'p.,' .,., ,9''
bgopp7 tasle, hesdeqAe ~ ,p'o e.,'.' 'pp'
i'sSu issIIag pswl's. l,i'a' t"Is ga e''' Z.
lsee me- hesl plllp v pee '''' y
an druggists
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

Blunders are sometimes very ex~
penslye. Occasionally life itself 's
the price Of q nistake, but you'A
neyer be wrong u you take Dr. hipe's
New Life Pills for Dyspepsia, Dlz<l'
ness, Headache, Liger ~ bp"s'
troubles, They ege gentle ye' thor
oagb, 25eef au drug stores
Cfanboggles and HeaeY a l'peks,
al-n
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
For Sale.

Property in Council, Idaho. Guar
.0tesd interest for 4 years, 20 per
80 J. L. b. CARRoL,
csns as ae Council, Idaho,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

Board and room, by q
respectable young man. WIZ ~,
nish piano. Apply at Signal. S4 pa'
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

The new painting firm of Edwards
a. Sherman stand first in1signs, first
in painting and first in the hearts OF
their patrons. 54-u
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Thomas Nelson RetireS.

After 20 years Of labor IN the neld
of journalism, Thomas Nelson OF the
Cambridge Citizen, has laid down
the pen, and says be will never take
It up again unless starvation s'sres
him IN the face, lie Is succeeded
by 8 gentleman pamed Hyde Judg'
ing from the improved eppeeTenes ~
the Citizen under bis management
M Hyde evidently understands
the business, and the Signal extends
hlm the GLAD hand and wishes b'~
huccess,
y, n. Roberts hes loh n Rops
oeie ior sale, NV
Bog table deleselep ~ NJ
aO.u fNguppsf bhQel
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

Fresh shipment of Lowney's can
dies inst received at Churchilrs drue
store. zS-h
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

Flour, very best
oo.,f FELTHoUsE Bros.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

Oats for sale at Haas Bros store
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26
Bound Over to District Court

Charles Crawford, who was arres''
ed Monday, charged with the larceny
Of s2O, from william Hyatt, hso .
preliminary hearing before Probate
Judge Jeifreys Tuesday afternoon
After hearing the evidence ne ne was -
bound over in the sum OF sSVV I"
appear before the district eoor' io'
trial. In default Of bail ne "S'
remanded 70 jail 70 await lFlsl
Money 70 loan on improved ''''
apd farm properly
See n, q, Mckinney 20"
Buoks Cash Grocery e'9'' ~
Commercial st opposite lpe A~QV' W
Can apd see them Phone e'' -
9l'u
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

Fgg' Appl'' 9V q V''''' ~
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-12-26

semi-weekly for fresh news.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-19
A new SHORTHAND CHARACTER

The invention of the method of writ
ing by signs, called shorthand, has
served the grand and useful purpose
for which it was intended, The STAN
pede made by business men, to crowd
the greatest amount of work into the
smallest space of time, thereby realiz-
ing greater attainments, has given
birth to time-saving devices of many
kinds, but not the least Of these is the
shorthand alphabet. There are many
different systems but even those which
were supposed to have been perfect a
few years ago are being improved and
characters are changed to include more
in their meaning. The letter ID has
been adopted recently by many steno-
graphers to signify anything perfect.
1t has been found that the letter ID
stands for Douglas-the inventor of the
Douglas Patent Closet guaranteed
against leakage and the annoyance Of
running water. Bath, the plumberS in
stalls the Douglas.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-03-19
NEEDED-A LEADER

In politics. as iii everything else, leader is needed
No matter how Strong party may be- if it has leader
its strength is dssipated and lost The Republican
party has great stfehg but its strength not made to
tell because it does not under WILL but each in
divdua according to his WILL and hence
ndecson divided councils and the usual unsatisfactory
results Dissatisfaction rises both within the walls of
the Legislative building and still greater dissatisfaction
without. a'
The Republican majority in the House has been vast
ing great deal of it's strength and it begins to look very
doubtful whether it will properly redeem it's party
pledges The Senate has manfully to work and has
done its share towards getting the county bill into shape,
and thus carrying out the promises made before election
But then the Senate has who know how to lead and
who will not allow the party strength to be disspated
and thrown away.
The prospects of the County bill in the House are
present very vague 1t is not that there substitute
bills but it is that there who nimca any
county BILL and of these drawing herrngs
the trail strong leader in the House would whip his
forces into line and prevent the herngs doing any dam
age to the scent. He would have his object clearly be-
fore him, and would allow his rank and file go off
wool gathering. '''
the main measure upon the passage of which practically
the whole financial legislation of the Territory depends
still remains in hebuOus condition Indeed this princ
pal measure seems in condition than it when
it first framed in caucus That there those who
would defeat the county bill if they is evident
The support of the county BILL however from the
true Republicans those who would defeat
Republicans and only assumed the Republican mask for
their enCsaTf s' 20 '
County government must have The Republican
party stands pledged to county government and it must
fight it's very hardest to obtain that government and
deem the pledges made at the polls No masquerading
ant-Repubcans should be allowed to thwart the party
will The county bill is the bill of the hour settle the
county bill and the remaining work of the session will be
quite light and easily got through. Every hour which is
keeping back the county bill is distinct loss to the Ter
ritOry If strong hand will undertake to push it
forward through the House, it will be the greatest of
blessings politically The Republican needs
every snew strained to make it the law of the land