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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The new railroad through Canada
to the Pacific coast will pass through
vast regions never heretofore explored.
According to Sir James Crichton
Browne, the air of London contains
10000 proportional parts OF dust to
Paris 100000, while in Argylshire.
Scotland, there are only 200.
American companies, firms and in
dividuals to the number of 1,117 have
invested in Mexico capital amounting
in round figures to $500,0Oo,oO0. About
70 per cent. of it is in railroads.
A lumber firm in Indiana has recent
ly received a remarkably large white
oak log. 1t is ss feet long and about A
feet in greatest diameter. There are
but few knots in its entire length.
When the Pennsylvania anthracite
fields are exhausted-perhaps Is years
hence-the only large known supply OF
hard coal will be in China. That, how
ever, is practically inexhaustible, COW
ering, as it does, 10000 square miles.
The business most in evidence in
Client is that of the breweries. In a
population less than 100000 there are
more than 100 establishments, large
and small. Notwithstanding this com
petition American enterprise has en-.
tered the field.
The Dewitt Clinton engine, built il
1881, had boiler pressure of so pound:
to the square inch, locomotives at the
time of the civil war were given 1O(
pounds pressure, and now the immense
| steamship boilers are made to stand
pressure of a25 pounds to the square
inch.
China was the first country in which
the labors of the silkworm wer'
availed of, and Aristotle was the firs
Greek author who mentions it. 1t wa
not until the fifteenth century that tn
manufacture of silk was established
in England. The raising of silkworm
in the United States has been attempt
ed with success in southern states, an
especially in California. As the silk
worms in Europe are affected by dis
ease, immense quantities Of eggs ar
sent from this country. Forty thou
sand eggs weigh about one ounce, ane
when hateched will produce about 10
pounds of fresh cocoons.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
HUGE CROP OF TOMATOES.
Twice as Many Millions of Cases
Canned in This Country This
Year as Last.

Such demand Tor canned tomatoes
has arisen that more than double the
quantity put up last year has been
packed in the last few months. There
have been canned for consumption be-
tween now and next summer 9,494 ,S12
cases of tomatoes or more than 200,-
100000 tins, a case containing two
dozen tins of tomatoes. Last year the
packers only put up 4,51s,221 cases.
The American Grocer, which has
been collecting figures on this enor-
nous tomato pack, attributes it in
part to the fact that in the three pre-
ceding years the amount of tomatoes
put up was short of the requirements
The result was that, for the first time
in a quarter of a century or more,
stocks were completely exhausted,
leaving the market liz Canada as well
as in the United States so bare that
it forced an early start this year or
the pack, which went into consump
ton as fast as it was available.
This put a premium on canned to
matoes. Every factory has beer
worked to its maximum capacity ant
in spite of an irregular crop-Nev
York's, owing to the wet weather, be
| ing almost total failure-the produc
ton is beyond the usual requirements
and there is hope of saving a small
supply for next year in case the cro]
should be poor.
MARYLAND has canned the most to
matoes, putting up 4,514,3s2 case
| against a million and three-quarter
last year. Nebraska was the least pre-
| ductive state. It has supplied onl
1889 cases.
Authorities on the tomato marke
| say that the unusual high purchasin
power of the people, due to the ger
eral prosperity, has created an enol
! NOUS demand for prepared foods, ant
in spite Of the higher cost OF tomatoe:
| the demand is urgent and incessan
| So, in spite of the increased produ
fion it is not likely that canned t.
matoes will be any cheaper than usua
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26

labor has effected no change more re-
markable than the conversion of the
hitherto lazy, shiftless Indian "buck"
into workingnan at s1.5o a day.
Large gangs of them are now en-
pIoyed by western railroad in track
laying, and they seem to like the work
better than prancing around on ponies,
decked out with feathers and war
paint. Perhaps the strangest part Of
the new condition is the fact that it is
the men and not the women that are
doing the work, complete reversal
Of the old way. Thus has the long
suffering squaw been emancipated.--
Chicago Chronicle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
THE DOLEFUL PRESENT.

AS red checked boys and careless, when
The lanes seemed long, the green hills
high,
We wished that we were busy men,
With other busy men to vie:
How lazily the days dragged by;
We thought it hard to have to wait
For worldly cares that were SO nigh.
Man ne'er enjoys his present state.
AS busy men We think of joys
That in the past must ever lie,
And wish we might again be boys,
Care-free and freckle-faced and shy;
We fret because the hours fly,
And. having found youths charm too late,
Gaze backward DER the years and sigh,
Man ne'er enjoys his present state.
When feeble with old age and gray
Well doubtless grumble-you and +
And long for strength We have to-day.
And, for the joys we now decry,
Yea, cen as angels in the sky
We may depiore our happy fate
And mourn because We haG to die,
Man ne'er >njoys his present state.
L'ENvOI.
o, sages, full of years apply
Your wisdo n. broad and Ceep and great
To this sac ri idle: Tell us why
Man ne'er enjoys his present state.
IS. E. Kiser, "a Chicago go-Record-Heracl.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
Entertaining.

Mr.. Manning-I should think you
would hesitate about hiring that girl,
Miriam; she has been discharged from
no less than 20 families during the
year.
Mrs. Manning-Just think how en-
tertaining she will be. Why, I'd have
her if were obliged to pay her double
wages Boston Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
I,ENVOI.
To Test Big French Locomotive.

Arrangements have been made by
the Great Western railway for the
experimental adoption of one of the
celebrated four-cylinder compound
locomotives of the Northern railway
of France. says New York Tribune
dispatch from London. These COM
pound engines, it is asserted, are far
ahead of the best types Of English
desiSr.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
Twins' birthdays Different.

A difference of about three hours
in the birth of sisters has led to the
strange situation of twins having
birthdays on different days and diff
ferent years. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Stiff, $50 Sheffield avenue, Chicago.
are the parents of the twins, and
every one in the neighborhood is
commenting on the curious circum-
stance. One of the twins was born
at 1O:3o p. m. on the last day of De-
cember, 1902, and about an hour and
half after midnight the second child
was born. Her birthday is therefore
January l. 1903
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
To Check Loss of Population.

The latest proposal for falling of
of population in France comes from
Col Toutee of the general staff. He
proposes that children and grand
children shall have equal succession
rights, so that a man with many
children will receive a larger share
than his brother, who may have none
or few. An only child would be al
lowed to receive only one-half of his
fathers estate, the other half going
to the next heirs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
A Long stairway.

The stairway leading to the tower
of the Philadelphia city hall contains
sos steps and is said to be the talisst
continuous stairway in the wo. u.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1903-02-26
Sometimes 1t brings 1t.

College Idiot-That takes the cake!
Kind Friend-What does?
College Idiot-Oh, the bakers
wagon. | suppose-Columbus Jester.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
STRANGE ACTION
OF CO. ATTORNEY.
W. D. Lovejoy's Continued
Absence Has Bad Look.

The abrupt departure and prolong-
ed absence of District Attorney w.
D. Lovejoy has long been matter
of more than personal interest as to
his whereabouts or well being, and
material interests of many of our
citizens are deeply involved He
took his departure more than a
month ago, and during that time no
communication from him has been
received so far as known. He has
been located at different points from
Boise to Seattle. The Signal has
refralned from public mention of the
case, hoping for satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION Of his conduct, but in the
light of continued unsatisfactory
developments regarding his financial
methods There is but one conclusion
possible, and tbpt is that he has alb
seconded; our regerd for the interests
of parties interested prevent the
publication of details.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
HALEY Man Poisoned.

Haley, Feb. 20.-R. B. Brown.
ell, senior member of the firm of
Brownell Bros. Hardware company
died very suddenly here this after
noon, supposedly from strychnine
poisoning. Mr.. Brownell had been
at work in his warehouse invoicing
and caught cold. He went to the
drug store and told the clerk to put
up some quiniue and whisky.
While the clerk was engaged Mr..
Brownell went behind the counter to
what he thought was the calomel lar
anu took some of the drug. He
went into commissions Immediately
and died in short time. The de-
ceased had been in the habit of help.
ing himself to calomel and it is be.
lleved he got hold of the strychnlne
jar by mistake.
MIR. Brownell was about 38 years
OF age and leaves wife and brother
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
!: News Of Our. NeighbOrS.;
Indian Valley.


The thermometer has registered
between twelve and twenty-five below
zero for the last two weeks.
Mrs. Anna Landson and little daughter
Gladys from Weiser came up Saturday
to visit couple of weeks with her
mother Mrs. Upchurch.
Jim Horn moved his sheep to Crane
Greek Friday. He got hay from Mr..
Wilbourn.
Amos Anderson and Miss Ray Hutch
ison attended the masquerade ball in
Council Friday evening.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mcdowell
Friday Feb. - "a boy.
Miss Ross from Salubria was visiting
with her sister Mrs P. H. Ware the lat
ter part of last week.
Mrs John Anderson and daughter
Edna returned home SATURDAY after a
weeks visit in Weiser
Mr.. Nelson and son George from Bacon
Valley are cutting wood for Geo E.
Steward.
Thos. Hutchinson and son Will We're in
Cambridge Saturday.
Mrs Coriell is quite sick with rheum-
atism at her daughters, Mrs. Joe Burger
The dance at Hillsdale Friday night
was well attended.
Jake Coriell was in Cambridge doing
business Saturday.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Crystal.

e. Terrell. who has been very sick with
lagrippe, is able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matson and daughter,
( OF Sunnyslde district, were visiting with
the family of Albert Dawson Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stacey were visit
ing with Mr.. Slacey's parents on Monroe
creek Monday returning Tuesday.
Lee Young hauled wood from Lou
Mitchell's place one day this week.
Hay is getting scarce among the sheep
men in Crystal and Valentine Bowers is
hauling chop feed from Weiser to feed
his sheep We understand there is but
very little hay leftin the valley between
Payette and Crystal.
Tom Dawson is now feeding Charles
! Craven's cattle.
| A number of Crystals young people
attended the Valentine house last Friday
night.
Geo. Dutton, Wesley and Presley jim
merson and Geo. Jackson were transact
ing business in Weiser Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder, of Welser, were
visiting with their daughter, Mrs. AL
Stacey Monday.
Mrs. w. D. Graham aud Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. button were visiting CIV. Nesbit
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leck jackson and Mr.and
Mrs r. X. Owen spent last Thursday
visiting Mr.. and Mrs Dave Madison and
Mrs. Shaw, residents of the flat below
Weiser.
F, O. Johnston, of Weiser, is visiting
with his sister Mrs. Nesbit this week.
Mr.. Morehead and John Safer passed
through Crystal Tuesday with Two large
bands of sheep that they have been feed
lag near Nyssa, Oregon they were taking
them to Mr.. Browns place below Weiser
to feed
P. P. Dawson is the possessor of a
splendid new violin and enjoys entertain
ing his friends
Carl Jefferson visited with his parents
Saturday and Sunday
Mrs. II. X. Owen, of Caldwell, who has
been visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Leck, the last five weeks, returned to her
home Thursday evening.
John Kelley of Weiser Valley, were
visiting with Mrs. Kelley's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Glasscock, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Dawson and Mr..
Nesbt and wife were doing business I'm
Weiser Monday
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Mann Creek Items,

Y. W. Hodge, of Mann Crack, was
IN the city Thursday. He reports
all the dipptheria patients as having
recovered, and no new cases develop-
ed. He reports stocks in fair condi-
ton, with feed sufficient to last
until March 10th. Lambs have suf-
fered considerably during the cold
weather. Thos. Shannon lost about
400, and other sheep owners more or
less. There is about two feet of
snow on the ground. The coolest
day recorded during the winter was
two below zero.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25

Senator CLARK has introduced bill
TO protect the great campaign bait
of the republican party--the flag.
Clark wants to punish by fine any
one who places any figure or design
upon this valuable and convenient
emblem 80 successfully and hypo-
critically used as a vote catcher.
This was no doubt suggested to
Clark through the design published
in the Signal some time ago showing
the American flag with dollar marks
In place of stars, and proposing that
the party of gold, greed and gain
adopt it as more honestly represent
Ing the uses to which it Is being put
by the party in power.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Five years ago Sunday. the 15tl

Five years ago Sunday, the 10Th,
the U. S. battle ship Maine sank be-
meath the waves of Havana harbor and
on the anniversary of this national
calamity, the new Maine, superior
ship to her unfortunate namesake,
left her dock at League Island yard
and anchored in mid stream, soon to
depart on her first official assignment
with the North Atlantic squadron.
May blessings 60 with and no calam-
ties overtake her.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Tendency of the Times.

The tendency of medical science is
toward preventive measures. The
best thought of the world is being
given to the subject. 1t is easier
and better to prevent than to cure.
1t has been fully demonstrated that
pneumonia, one OF the most danger
Gus diseases that medical men have
to contend with can be prevented by
the use of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. Pneumonia always results
from cold or from an attack of in
fiuenza grip, and it has been OBJ
served that this remedy counteracts
any tendency of these diseases to-
ward pneumonia. This has been
fully proven in many thousands of
cases in which this remedy has been
used during the great prevalence of
colds and grip in recent years, and
can be relied upon with explicit con-
fidence. Pneumonia often results
from slight cold when no danger is
apprehended until it is suddenly dis
covered that there is fever and diff
Guilty in breathing and pains in the
chest, then it is announced that the
patient has pneumonia. Be on the
safe side and take Chamberlain
Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is
contracted. 1t always cures. For
sale by all druggists.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25

Another fatal explosion of govern
ment ammunition occurred in Fort La
Fayette the afternoon of the 18th
three soldiers were killed, and seven
badly injured; forty workmen were
engaged making repairs and some of
these are missing, New York bay
was covsred with debris. 1t is
gravely stated that the officials be-
lieve the explosion occurred by acct
dent
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
The republicans have killed the

The republicans have killed the
bill for an all winter trail up the Sal
mon to Thunder Mt. They forgot
that Central Idaho is practically a
gold country. If that word "gold'
Could have been kept before the body
continuously, it might have passed
this most important measure for the
development of the state. But,
alas.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Killing at HagerDnan.

Bliss, Feb. 21-This morning
about IL o'clock Frank Jones, a
sheep herder working tor Goodman
q Porter who are feeding sheep near
Hagerman, shot s. W. Wright, the
camp tender, with Winchester rifle.
killing him instantly. Jones is now
under arrest.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
An anti mongolion riot occurred

An anti mongolion riot occurred at
Emmett last week and the Cinnamon
we're run out of town. Should a
similar incident occur in China and
white people be run out, the vicious
ness Of the Chinese and the perils OF
living amongst them would be a
matter OF general comment and there
would be many comparisons OF our
civilization to their civilization. The
way in which such incidents are
viewed depends upon the locality in
which they take, place.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25

Grace Ether, who froze their feet SO
Madame Rumor says, while standing at
the gate
Mrs. A. L. Brown and daughter, Rella,
returned from Payette last week.
Mr.. Bennett is holding protracted meet
ings at the Chapel this week. The Rev.
Mr.. Evans will preach next Sunday
Mr.. Will Harris is visiting relatives
and friends in the Valley
Harve Williams has sold his farm to
Mr.. Farrel, who will take possession OF
it about the first of March
Miss Della Cornell is visiting her sister,
Mrs. James Pringle
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Looking After Sunday Schools.

Rev. II. A. Lee, who has been in
the upper country for some days, re-
turned home Wednesday evening.
During his absence, he conducted a
series OF religious meetings lasting
one week in Council, and with very
satisfactory results. Sunday, meet
ing was held in Meadows. Mr.. Lee
expresses qualification at the progress
made and interest made manifest in
the advancement of the Sunday
school work. Mr.. Lee reports ex-
IRENE cold weather and unusually
deep snow.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Acker.s Dyspepsia Tablets

cures Dyspepsia and all disorders
arising from indigestion. Endorsed
by physicians everywhere. Sold by
all druggists. No cure, no paw.
20 cents. Trial package free by
writing to W. II. HOOKER & Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Brick.

Gordon & Son will start their
nrlck plant the 18th of March; will
nave new brick by the 25th of Nav;
pienly Tor every one. Owing to the
large amount of shipping they have
oone this winter it has run them
snort for the present. They will
make 10000, 600 this season. Are
gong to run their plant at a capac.
ity of 25, per day. 1885,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
CUPRUM.

Charles Macy, of the Iron Spring.
Mining Co., is expected back this week
He will, it is reported, put or 10 mer
to work on The California"
Will Ellis, of Ellis & Dele, is bacl
after an extended visit to his home il
Harvey County, Oregon.
The Seven Devils Hotel is putting on a
new front Sprague & Lyons are the
contractors.
Hitchcock & Rood are still working at
their mine, which continues to show III
we'll
Hay has become scarce article here
for the ranches.
A. o. Huntley has moved some of his
cattle to the Clifton ranch on Crooked
river
Signs OF coming spring are manifest
here, judging from the movements OF
deer and other game
Stewart French, of the Azurite Minine
Co, left on Tuesdays stage for an eastern
trip.
George Nestler in charge of the Blu,
Jacket Mine, paid Cuprum bushes.
visit. q p
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining uncaled for in the
Office at Weser. Idaho, for the week
ending Feb. 81, 1908.
Chinn, Mrs Mary Chnu, Mrs s L
braves, Chas Glasscock.T
MORRISON. Thos Nelson, Mrs Charley
hamel' August Salway, Thos
Spencer, A o
When calling for the above say adyer
used. J. II. BRUCE, p. M
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25

Moki Tea Positively Cures Sicks
Headache, Indigestion and Constipa-
ton. A delightful herb drink. Re-
moves all eruptions of the skin, pro-
ducing a perfect complexion OF
money refunded. 25c. and soc.
Write to us for the sample. W. H.
HOOKER & Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
DAVIS DRUG Co.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

WI" LII VHe Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Ouinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. W.
Groves signature is on each box
For sale by all druggists.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Sold Farm.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Woods were
down Yesterday from Boise and sold
their 4O-acre farm 6 miles west of
Weiser to J.H. Hugher, OF LaGrande.
Consideration ~, 700.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-02-25
Council.

February IS.
The thermometer registered 2S below
zero Friday morning
Mrs. Henke and sons have moved into
the Hancock cottage on Galena street.
May Freeman and Clarence White
came down from Meadows to attend the
| Valentine ball.
Miss Ida Ross of Hornett Creek is at
tending school in Council.
Born, Sunday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Crib
bons. son.
Ed Austin has sold his feed and livery
barn to Marion Crowel.
MISS Hudnell of Lardo was visiting in
| Council last week
Elmer Paine 'of Washington spent a
few days in Council last week the pnest
of H. H. Cossett.
VIII Camp came in from Warren last
week to visit his parents.
Kew. Lee went to Meadows Saturday
and returned Monday.
Mr.; Rob Freeman of Price Valley il
spending week with his mother ON
Cottonwood
Richard Dixie was down from the
Rankin mining camp during the week.
Miles Bramble of Placerville was down
on business this week,
Mrs. Masu was visiting her daughter
Matilda, in Weiser last week.
Several men who went to LaGrande
last fall to work for S. f. Richardson
came home Saturday. Mr.. Richardson
Will start his mill up here in a couple of
weeks.
>; II. Bolan has made arrangements
with George Meyer to have his block
lighted by gas.
hear that men have been up from
Indian Valley to buy hay and grain and
We're Offering ten dollars per ton, but did
not find any for sale. S'N
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr.
and Mrs. Anderson came un from
Indian Valley Monday evening and rode
the Rebecca goat.
Lando and Craig Baird have taken a
contract of getting out a car load ~
pileing for Payette firm. -
Welser Valley.
February 10.
a Valentine social was given at the
chapel last Saturday evening nv tbs
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor So.
clety, which was well attended Tho
Society realized 1885. This will nav
the debt on the Chapel ~
Miss Dora Hall of Salem, Oregon is
visiting at the home OF her sister Mrs
Joe Slower. -'''''
Miss Jessie Newman and Miss lydia
hraus were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Ross last week.
Mrs. Noodle has been very i'll the past
week p"'S
Mr.. and Mrs. Benson entertained tho
High Five Club Tuesday evening.
The young people have been spending
the evenings sleighing. All have esca ned
luckily except Miss Della Shaw and Miss
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