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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
ROOT ON ST AND
SECRETARY OF WAR GIVES TEs-
TiMoNY FAVORABLE TO GEN
ERAL WOOD

Washington, d. c., Dec. 16. = Sec
retary Root was the first witness be.
fore the senate committee on military
affairs which is investigating the pro
tests against the confirmation of Gen
eral Leonard Wood to be major gener.
al. Roots testimony was in defense
of Wood on charges that had been
made during the course OF the hear
ing. He read extracts from official
correspondence bearing on the charges
and also concerning Woods admin
strSs:on as governor. general of Cuba
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
FUNSTON GOES TO COLOMBIA
Fighting kansan is Sent to Isthmus-
Macarthur MAY be Removed.

the order of the war department Great
ing military divisions, the following
have been assigned to the command of
the several departments: Department
of the gulf, Brigadier General Haines;
lakes, Brigadier General Grant, Mis-
souri,. Brigadier General Wint; Dako-
ia, Brigadier General Kobbe; Califor-
mia, Major General Macarthur, tempo
rarily; Colombia, Brigadier General
Funston; Colorado. Brigadier General
Baldwin: Texas, Brigadier General
Lee; Luzon, Brigadier General Ran
dali; Vizayas, Brigadier General Car
ter; Mindanao, Major General Wood;
comnandant of infantry and ieavalry
school, Fort Leavenporth, Brigadier
General Bell.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
JILTED GIRL AWARDED $4,000.
Iowa Young Woman Wins Suit Against
Wisconsin Contractor.

Sioux City, Dec. 16.-In the district
court yesterday Miss Blanche E.
Campbell of Sioux City. was awarded
$4,000 damages against George j. Sta
ley, young contractor of Beloit,
Wis, for breach of promise. Staley
failed to appear at the trial either in
person or by counsel. Letters written
by Staley to Miss Campbell We're pro-
duced in evidence referring to her as
his dear little future wife,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
BACK FROM
HARD TRIP
lENTUREsoME SCOTS RETURN
FROM VOYAGE IN ANTARCTIC
REGIONS.

Buenos Ayres, Argentine, Dec. 10
The auxiliary screw steamer Scotia,
which left Clyde November 3, 1902,
for the Antarctic regions, with a num-
Der of members of the Scottish Nation
al Antarctic association on board, has
arrived here from the Antarctic re-
gions. The steamer will remain at
Buenos Ayres for week. The expedi-
ton reached latitude 70.25 south.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
MAY BE HELD FOR RANSOM.
Missing Rainmaker Melbourne Said
be Near Deadwood.

Canton, o., Dec. 16.-Frank Mel
bourne, who created sensation a
dozen years ago by claiming to have
found way to produce rain. and who
has been missing for ten years, is
probably being held for ransom near
Deadwood, S. D. His brother, George
Melbourne, has received information to
that effect, and has left here for Dead
wood to investigate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
DRIVEN OUT
OF HOMES
ALMOST A HUNDRED PEOPLE
SUFFER FROM BAD FIRE AT
PITTsBURe.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 16.-- Nearly 100
people were rendered homeless early
today and driven out into the cold
with nothing but their night clothes
by fire which destroyed the planning
mill and lumber yard of the Bennett
Lumber & Manufacturing Co., at Mill
vale, Pa, and nearly destroyed doz-
en- houses adjoining. The loss is $780,
900.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
eRIMY FACES NOW IN STYLE.
Bloomington, Ind, Waterworks Bro
ken and Students Go unMashed.

faces and dirty hands are the height
of fashion in Bloomington. A break
in the waterworks system has brought
about serious condition of affairs.
No water is to be had and cisters and
wells are dry as the result of pro-
tracted drought. So serious is the sit
uation that the state university may
be closed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
WATER is DISAPPEARING FROM
SEA OF AzoF IN
RUSSIA.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 1.-THE Sea of
Azof is disappearing. AT Taganrog the
waters have receded to such an extent
during the last five days that the bed
of the sea is visible for a distance of
thousands of feet. High winds hurled
clouds of sand shoreward, covering the
town. Vessels are lying high and dry,
and the greatest confusion prevails in
the harbor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
SEA BED DRY GAS CUT OFF
BREAK IN PIPES CAUSES SUFFER.
ING IN WEST VIRGINIA
TOWNS.

Huntington, w. Va. Dec. 16.-Hunt.
ington, Cattletsburg, Ashland, Ironton,
and all smaller towns in this section
are without natural gas today, and
practically all the factories have been
forced to close, as the result of a break
in the pipes. The population in each
city is shiverins. Great. suffering is
reported.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
PLANS TO INVADE AMERICA.
Cardinals Will Offers $4,000 to Spur
Spain to Revenge.

London, Dec. 16-The will of Cardi-
nal Herrero y Espinosa contains, ac.
cording to a special dispatch from
Madrid, the extraordinary bequest of
$4,000 to the first Spanish general
landing in United States territory with
an army sufficiently strong to avenge
the defeats at Cuba and the Philip
pines" Pending the happening of this
event the legacy is to remain deposited
in the bank of Spain.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
BANK PRESIDENT ARRESTED.

New Hampshire Financier Accused of
Making False Entry.
Woodsville, N. H, Dec. 16.-Alhert H.
Eastman, president of the Berlin ma
tional bank of Berlin and vice presi-
dent of the Gorham national bank of
Gcrham, was arrested here today by
a United States marshal on the
charge of making false entry in val
uing a note for $4,000 at the first
named institution. Eastman was held
in $4,000 bond.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
HOTEL ON FIRE.

Cincinnati Hostelry Is Burning This
Afternoon-Generai Alarm.
#&~ - y * = " $ s# . y
Cincinnati, Dec. 16.-The Grand .
hotel is on fire and a general call .
has been made for the fire depart
ment
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
TO SHUT RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS.
Premier Combes Prepares Bill Affect
ina Orders of France.

Paris, Dec. 16.-Premier Combes has
communicated to the council of min
listers the text of a bin forbidding all
teaching by the religious orders, even
those now actually authorized, which
will be presented in the chamber of
deputies Friday next. Five years are
allowed for the complete carrying out
of the proposed law.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
COLLINS REELECTED IN BOSTON

Democrats Score Big Victory, Their
Candidate Being Successful.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 16.-The demo-
Gratis won an overwhelming victory in
the municipal election yesterday. May
or Patrick Collins was reelected by
27,000 plurality, the largest ever given
a mayoralty candidate in the history
of the city. The board of aldermen
next year will have a large majority in
the common council.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
ARE lNAARMoNY.
Emperor Francis Joseph Speaks of
Russia's Eriendliness.

Vienna, Dec. 16 Emperor Francis
Joseph today received the Austro-
Hungarian delegations. His speech
from the throne was chiefly notable
for its stronger affirmation of the em-
peror's determination to maintain the
Dreibund. The speech referred TO the
close harmony between Austria and
Russia in regard TO the Balkans. with
the object of maintaining peace and
the status in those regions in which
we are receiving energetic support
from the other great powers
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
400 MEN TO GET WORK.
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Starts Plant at Alexandria, Ind.

Alexandria, Ind, Dec 16.-The Re-
public Iron and Steel company officials
have notified the superintendent of the
Alexandria muck and bar mill to start
the plant at its full capacity. Four
hundred men, who have been idle al
most two years, will be employed. The
plant was forced to close down through
lack of gas. Coal will be used in fu-
ture. There is much rejoicing among
business men and employeS.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
PROXIES SELECT DATE
National Committee Chooses June 90
for 1904 Convention.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-The prohibition
national committee in session here to
day selected June 20 as the date for the
next national convention
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
PERsIANs LOSE HEAVILY.
Bloody Battle on Russian Frontier
Won by Turconans.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 16. Sanguin.
ary conflicts between the Persians and
Turcomans are reported to have oc-
Cured on the Russo-Persian frontier.
Both sides lost heavily The Persian
troops were defeated and retired to
Astrabad. The trouble arose from the
establishment OF Persian custom
houses
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
eREcIAN CABINET OUT.

All the Ministers Resign over Split
With Legislature.
Athens, Greece, Dec. 16.-- All the
cabinet has resigned, the premier be-
ing unable to find sufficient support in
the chamber of deputies to carry out
his pOlicy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
CHOLERA EPIDEMIC.

In Three Days Deaths at kerbeIa, Neal
Bagdad, Number 176.
y = = 1888 **#**.
s. constant,nople, Dec. t6.-An ep
+ idennic of cholera is raging at ker-
9 bella, south of Basdad. In three
: days i76 deaths from the disease
a are recorded.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
MAY EAT MEAT CHRISTMAS.
Roman Catholics Permitted by Vatican
to Omit East DAY.

to Omit Fast Day.
Though Christmas and New Years
day this winter fall on Friday Roman
Catholics the world over will be per-
mitted to eat meat. This disregard
of the usual fast-day observance is
due, in the. case of Christmas, to spe-
cial law OF the church anu in the case
of New Years day to a special dispen-
sation by Pope Plus X.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
TRAINS CRASH
TWO TRAlNMEN KILLED AND
OTHERS INJURED IN WRECK
IN KANSAS.

Fort Scott, Kansas, Dec. 16.-Two
trainmen We're killed, one fatally hurt
and several others more or less severe
ly injured in a collision of two sections
of a freight train on the Frisco sys-
TEN near Pawnee, Kansas, early today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
MRS. MANNING PRESIDENT.
Is at Head of Women's Board fo
Worlds Fair.

ST. Louis, Dec. 16.--Mrs. Daniel Man
ming, of Albany, N. Y, was today elect
ed president of the worlds fair board
of lady managers, without opposition.
She succeeds Mrs. James l.. Blair, OF
ST. Louis, who resigned yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
IOWA BANK LOOTED.
Quimby Institution Robbed of $1,000
cracksmen Escape.

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= iQuimby, Dec. 16.-The Citizens !
. bank of Quinby was last night !
8 robbed of $4,000. The cracksmen :
y escaped.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17
MILLIONS FOR MISSIONS
Increase i'm Income For Year Is Over
S2.aOO,OOO.

BOSTON. MASS, DEC. 10 AMERICAN OF coMMls.
sloNERs MISSIONS MADE PUBLIC THE SUM-
MARY OF THE PROTESTANT. ITEMS
THERE is SHOWN TO REPORTS OF THE
PRECEDING YEAR IN THE UNIT
ED STATES SHOWS AN INCREASE Of
OVER s2oooooo THE CONSTITUENCY ssisss
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-12-17

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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
TUYE
Gives Vim and NgOT

evening an informal reception was
held at the parsonage and the house
vas crowded with friends. He is well
coined home, not only by his large
church membership, nut also by he
many friends he has made outside the
church. Mr.. Fisher is a young man OF
marked talents, and has occupied
many important pulpits in California.
AS a writer he is the author OF many
stories, the best known being The
Transformation of job; a Tale OF High
Sierras," which has had a very wide
sale.
The Kilties' crack military band pa
raded the streets about II o'clock to-
day, which was viewed by throngs of
people. The band presented a pleas
ing appearance in their native cos
tunes. All the members of the band
were in the parade, but the music of
the flies, drums, trumpets and bag
pipes was not rendered during the
march. They save the good parts for
their audiences.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

This certifes hat we make daily
scientific, whole wheat, graham and
oatmeal bread; Tuesdays and Thurs
days, salt rising bread; Saturdays,
Boston brown bread and baked beans;
choice cakes, pies. cookies and dough
nuts made daily, and to order. Fresh
fruit cake now on hand. Those who
wish genuine home cooking can have
the same by buying from the
WOMAN'S EXCHANGE,
323 South Second street, Bell Phone
AK
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
Subscribe for The Citizen.

Look into kleinwort's market. on
North Third street. He has the incest
fresh meats in the city.
See Joseph A, Blondin, manager
Alvarado Trio, for music for recep-
tions, musicales, etc. Headquarters at
Hall G. Learnard's.
Children's feet deserve care. 1t is
most important to get good fitting
shoes for the little ones Our shoes
are so made that they conform imme-
diately 10 the foot of the average
child. When it m to boys and
misses shoes then we do feel proud
of u offerings. Constructed with the
same care as to fit, but extra caution
as TO stock-the better the stock the
better the wear Prices $1.00 to $3.50.
&C. Mays Popular Priced Shoe Store,
POS West Railroad
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
A a Concert.

Professor Di Mauro has made the ar
rangements necessary to give a great
concert on the 14th of Apr. in the Co
lombo hall. The grand orchestra OF
twelve pieces will furnish the music
and the singing will be by the best
talent in the city. 1t is expected that
the public in general, and the people
of this city, will be entirely satisfied
with the above concert.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Melini G. Eakin, wholesale liquor
dealers, are the distributing agents for
two of the most popular brands of bot
tied beer in the world ST. Louis A. b,
c. Bohemian, king of All bottled beers,
and Schlitz's, the beer that made Mil
waukee famous. Family trade solicit
ed. Goods delivered to all parts of the
city free of charge,-Melini & Eakin
III South First street.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Mrs. d. d. Coverdale, at the No
Name store. will have her millinery
opening the End, 3rd and 4th of April.
Mrs. Coverdale has engaged a trimmer
from st. Louis and is prepared to give
customers the latest designs in fash
ionable millinery at reasonable prices.
Call and inspect her stock.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
Millinery Opening.

Mrs. l.. II. Shoemaker, on Friday
and Saturday afternoons and evenings,
March 271h and 2Sth, will show all the
latest creations in Paris and American
makes. A ticket will be presented to
each lady emitting her to a chance on
a point lace Lady Frances collar.
Everyone welcome.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
WE HAVE THEM.

Fancy and staple groceries galore.
Perfect health is sustained by perfect
food, We believe in quick sales and
small profits, which allows us to al
ways keep a fresh lot of goods in
stock.-D. WELLER & co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Are you acquainted with the fine
lunch served at the Club? If not, it is
very easy to get acquainted.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
Flower Concert,

The Home Missionary society of the
Lead Avenue church will give a flower
concert at the public library hall on
Thursday, April 16. Come and hear
the flowers sing.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
Euos for Matching

From fine Black Minorcas, prolific lay
ers of large white eggs; so cents pei
10. Also eggs from the beautiful light
Brahma, rs cents per 10.
EDWARD MCGUIRE.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

The White Elephant for a delicious
Saturday night lunch. Drop in anC
lunch with us.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

it, the lunch we serve that draws
the large crowds at the White Ele
plant every Saturday night.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
Mesa Resort

Three miles from town, just north
of Mountain road. Covered wagon up
and back every day. Tent room with
best of water or board and lodging
terms reasonable. For particulars in.
quire this office.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Sunday dinner at the Columbus no
tel is just like you get at home. Don
fail to come around.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Tonight at Zeiger's Cafe you will be
delighted with the fine and whole
some lunch served.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Zeiger's Cafe, on the corner, is note
for those fine lunches on a Saturda,
night.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

If you want to make Sunday a day
of pleasure take your dinner at the
Columbus hotel.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Mrs. Rosa Berry will give n of
those enjoyable Saturday night dances
at Orchestrion hall tonight.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
OLIVES. PRESERVES

Pickles and table relishes; all fresh;
no stale goods. Call and give us a
trial.-D. WELLER & co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

The CluD serves TO please and are
pleased to serve those appetizing Sat
urday evening lunches.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Dance tonight at Orchestrion hal
by Mrs. Rosa Berry. Excellent music
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

The Saturday night lunch at Zeiger's
Cafe has just the right degree of appe-
tizing quality, which is so essential.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

If you enjoy a lunch Saturday night
before going home, you will be served
at the White Elephant.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
HONEY

A 60-pound a of the best extracte
honey for $500; 10 pounds for $40
w. z. Allen, p. o. Box POP.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
FREE E! EREE!!

One cake crystal white soap given
away with every 25-cent purchase at
d. Weller & Co.'S grocery store.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

The Columbus hotel is where the
best Sunday dinner is served.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
MONEY TO LOAN.

On diamonds. Watches, ETC., OF any
good security; also household goods
stored with me; strictly confidential,
Highest cash price paid for household
goods. Automatic phone 120.
T. A. WRITTEN, ia Gold avenue
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

You have all heard of the Club,
where the best lunch is served. If not
come around tonight.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

W. V. WoIvIn, u. y. 3, Dental Sur
gecn Santa Fe Pacific Railroad, Giant
block. BG.E phones.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

It's your own fault If you miss an
enjoyable lunch at the White Elephant
tonight.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

A new upright piano for rent. In
quire at The Whitson Music Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
TEAS N

None to excel, few to equal. Call on
d. Weller & Co, Gold avenue grocers.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

The pleasures of a Saturday evening
are incomplete without lunching at
Zeiger's Cafe.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

At Orchestrion hall tonight Mrs
Rosa Berry will give a social dance.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
AN FACT.

Cerrillos lump goes one-third farther
than any other coal, but costs the
same. IS per ton. Hahn.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28

Lunch at the Club tonight. TIL
pleasure is all yours.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-03-28
FOR TREES, VINES, ETC.,

See whitcomb. Eighth and Tijeras,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-05-27
The Ministers Association.

The ministers of Weiser met on
Monday at the residence OF the heV'
w. W. Deal. They considered 'ne
subject of public gambling anu
arrangements we're made for the
preaching of sermons enforcing une
duty of upholding the existing Ia"
ON the matter, The Rev. H. W.
Rogers read paper on "DeVot'on''
Literature, which was much appre-
ciated. General agreement was eA-
pressed with the essayist Judgement
that the duty of cultiyating the meul'
tative aspect of the Christian i'i'
should be emphasized from the pun
pit and in the pastoral relation gener-
ally. The Rev. c R. Delepine pre-
sided at the meeting.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1903-05-27
FOURTH OF JULY
COMMITTEE MEETING.
GREAT CELEBRATION FAIRLY STARTED.
COMMITTEES APPOINTED FOR
VARIOUS EVENTS.

The executive committee of the
Fourth of July committees met at
the office of DR. j R Numbers Sun
day afternoon, aud appointed the
various sub committees whose duty
it will be to look after tue different
events on that day.
Judging from the present outlook,
and the interest manifested, the cele
bration will be the most successful
ever held in the state Six hundred
dollars has been subscribed, which
will he distributed in prizes. Among
the various attractions promised Is q
balloon ascension. The committee
are in correspondence with an aero
naut at Omaha, who will come to
Weiser aud make an ascension A
balloon ascension will be novelty
to people in this section, where SO
many persons have never witnessed
one. There will be horse, bicycle
and foot races, base ball game,
catching creased pig and climbing
creased pole. whole to conclude
with a grand ball in the evening.
Reduced rates have been secured
on both the Short Line and p. & |
The latter road will run specia
train on that day, charging one far'
for the round trip
The Tuttle ferry has been LEASED
for the Fourth, and all who atten'
from the Oregon side Of Snake river
will be brought over and taken bacl