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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Butchers Letter.

William Fontaine Butcher of
Baker City, financial backer of Jerry
White, who had the contract to COM
plete the Weiser electric light and
water plant, is very indignant at the
presumption of the city council In
notifying him that he is indebted to
the city in more than $6, 900 for
damages and failure to complete the
same according to contract.
He wrote letter regarding it that
was so warm that it made things siz-
zle when read in the council room
The electric lights. paled in insignifi-
canoe, and gray hairs begun to make
their appearance on Mayor Kelly's
head.
Mr.. William Fontaine Butcher OF
Baker City, promises all kinds OF
dire things he is going to do TO the
city of Weiser.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Mickey Finn Company.

The Mickey Finn Company played
two nights this week at the opera
house. The first night the audience
was rather small, but better atten-
dance was had the second night
The entertainment was somewhat
differesg from what is usually seen
in Weigsg, but vas appreciated by
the audience. Rube Welch as Mick
ey Finn and Kittie Francis as Mrs
Finn were the stars of the perform
ance.
The Clara Mathes Dramatic COM
pany will occupy the boards at the
opera house all of next week. The
company is well spoken of wherever
it appears. Popular prices each
evening
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
ADJOURNED SESSION
Or CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE LICENSING STREET HAWK
ERS, PEDDLERS, ETC. PASSED.

Council met in adjourned session
Tuesday evening.
Application of E. J. Stark for
retail liquor license for two months
ending February 1st was granted.
Ordinance No 80, entitled an ordin-
ance amending section eight of
Ordinance No. 8. entitled an ordin-
ance for the purpose of raising rev.
enue and placing license upon
theatres, circuses, menageries, public
readings, peddlers, hawkers, and
draymen, and adding sections 13 and
IA thereto, was introduced, and
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
DEATHS.
DEATH OF MRS. ELLEN LLOYD.

DEATH OF MRS. ELLEN LLOYD.
Mrs. Nancy Ellen Lloyd, wife of
j. M. Lloyd, who lives in the eastern
part of the city, died Wednesday
afternoon after an illness of several
weeks with typhoid fever. She was
"a years of age, was born at Marsh
field, Mo. She has mother and
five sisters living at Springfield,
Missouri, and leaves husband and
four children in Weiser.
Mrs. Lloyd was member of the
Royal Neigbors of America, and as
soon as her illness became known, her
sisters in that order were indefati-
gable in their efforts to make her last
days as comfortable as possible. She
was buried yesterday afternoon from
Odd Fellows Hall under the auspices
of the Royal Neigbbors of America
and the Modern Woodmen of America
of which order her husband is {
member. Mrs. Lloyd was a membe
OF the Methodist church, and Rev
W. W. Deal conducted the funera
service.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
RANKIN MINING co.
TO INCREASE GAP AC[TY
THE RANKIN PROCESS OF REDUCING
ORES A PERFECT SUCCESS.

H. D. Rankin, the inventor of the
Rankin process of reducing ores, ac-
companied 'by Dan jacob, head
electrician at the mill, came down
from the camp on Rapid River
Thursday afternoon.
They are on their way to Butte,
Montana, to purchase machinery to
increase the capacity of the acid
producing plant at the mine
The mill has been in constant
operation for nearly six weeks. AT
first, in order to get the machinery
in proper working order, but few
tons of ore day was worked, but it
was gradually increased until the
mill was working It's full capacity of
25 tons per day When Mr.. Rankin
left the camp, the mill had been
shut down IN order to clean the bat
teries, as they had become 30 loaded
with gold and amalgam that the
mill could no longer be operated,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

The worst catastrophe caused by
fire and suffocation that ever hap
pened this country occurred at Chic
ago Tuesday afternoon. The new
Iroquois theatre, considered to be
the best constructed, and absolutely
fire proof building in the country
caught fire from an electric wire, and
before the fire could be extinguished
more than 600 people, principally
women and children, lost their lives
from the flames and escaping gas.
The scene inside the building
when the flames had been extiDguish-
by the fire department beggars de-
scription. Human bodies, their
limbs burned and charred, and their
faces bruised beyond recognition, lay
piled one upon the other upon the door
and balconies OF the building. AT
one OF the exits towards which il
seemed the crowd all rushed, human
bodies were piled one upon the other,
to the top of the passageway.
Women and children were found
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
DEATH OF g. W. MAooMB.

G. W. Macomb, who resides on
Dead Ok fiat about eight miles from
Weiser, died Wednesday morning at
his home. Mr.. Macomb had been in
good health, until Tuesday evening,
when he was suddenly taken i'll. In
a short time he was paralyzed, and
unable to speak. He fingered In
that condition until Wednesday NOR
ming when he expired.
Mr. Macomb was about so years
OF age. He leaves a wife and ten
children. lie was buried in the
Weiser cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Funeral services were held at his
late home, Rev. Samuel Applegate
officiating.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
GOiing to Germany.

Mrs. Fred Burgdorf, of Resort, is
in the city. Mrs. Burgdorf is await
ing the arrival of Mr.. Burgdorf,
when they will leave for Hamburg,
Germany, to spend the winter with
Mr.. Burgdorf's brother, whom he
has not seen for 35 years, he having
left the fatherland at that time for
America. He came almost direct to
Idaho, after leaving Germany, and
went to Resort, where he has remain
ed ever since He has earned vaca-
ton.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

Everything is Ia the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. Il. G.
Dewitt & Co. of Chicago, discover
ed some years ago how to make a
salve from Witch Hazel that is a
specific for Piles. For blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruding Piles,
eczema, cuts, burns. bruises and all
skin diseases, DeWitt's Salye has no
equal. This has given rise to mum =
erous worthless counterfeits. Ask
for DeWitt's the genuine. Sold by
Walker a. Sommercamp.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
TERRIBLE CAT TASTROPHE
AT CHICAGO THEATRE
MORE THAN 900 PEOPLE LOSE THEIR LIVES
BY FLAMES AND SUFF0CATI0N

upon the top of the mass, where they
had crawled In their efforts to escape,
and were suffocated by the escaping
gas.
Hundreds of the bodies are so
bruised and maDgled that recogni-
ton is impossible.
Wednesday every undertaking
establishment in the city was crowd
ed to its utmost capacity with dead
bodies, while outside it required a
force of policemen to keep in the
order the thousands of persons
who were searching for missing rela-
tives and friends.
The matinee performance, at
which the catastrophe occurred, was
the first that had been held in the
new building, and it was supposed To
have been absolutely fire proof.
The loss of life would not have
occurred had not the fire proof cur
lain which shuts the stage from the
theatre caught on a wire, and refused
to drop,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

without cleaning them.
The process invented by Mr.. Ran
kin is pronounced success, as by it
the most refractory silica ores are
made free milling, and are easily re-
duced.
The making of the nitric acid-the
principal reducing agents also
proving successful With the ma
chinery now at the mill, 500 pounds
of the acid was made in less than 80
minutes.
With the introduction of new ma
chinery to increase the capacity OF
the acid making plant, there is prac-
tically no limit to the ore that car
be reduced.
The Rankin company is now work
ing about 55 men, and this number
will be largely increased when the
new machinery is installed.
Mr.. Rankin expects to be absent
about eight days.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Clara MatheS in Repertoire.

The engagement of MISS Clara
Mathes and her popular company of
players is an event very much looked
forward to by the theatre goers of
Weiser and vicinity and Manager
Harvey is to be congratulated on his
success in arranging a date for this,
the most desirable attraction that
plays the northwest. Miss Mathes'
company this season numbers four
teen people and the critics say it is
the best support this popular star
has ever had. The engagement will
open Monday evening Jan. with a
production of the seasons most
worthy success, ONLY Soldier Boy,
comedy drama in which every
member of the company has a fine
chance to display their individual
talents Miss Mathes, this season,
is presenting special company Of
vaudeville artists, between acts, max
ing her performances continuous.
The prices for this engagement are
25 80 and so cents The seat sale
will open Saturday at Churchills
Drug Store.
Mondays Boise Capital News has
this to say of the Clara Mathes com
pany
The Clara Mathes company gave
another delightful performance al
the Columbia last night, presenting
sTennessee's Partner, in more than
satisfactory manner.
Tonlght's play is ''In the Reign OF
the Emperor. The scene is laid in
Paris during the reign of Napoleon
I'LL, and the story is said to be one
of novel theme and absorbing inter
est, with action, incident and humor
Wherever the company has appeared
the production is spoken of as equa
in every respect to the highest priced
attractions. A great play, compe
tent cast, correct and elegant cos
TUNES, and clever specialties betweel
the acts to make the performanc
continuous, are among the attraction
promised SO far the promises 0
the company have been fulfilled an'
Clara Mathes and her company hay
been an agreeable surprise 10 theat g
goers, giving an entertainment !
every way equal 10 many organizs
tiops Of greater pretensions an
reputation,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

after being read the third time, was
passed.
Communications from the Royal
Trust Company, Pacific Electric Co.,
and w. r. Butcher read and ordered
placed on file.
On motion the clerk was instruct
ed to notify John Eunor il sidewalk
is not in course of construction along
south side of lots IL, IL, ID, IA,
block Al, Watlington addition by
Monday, January 4, 1904, council
will take action regarding same.
Council adjourned sine die,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
important Notice.

All who are interested IN the
cause OF Irrigation are requested "
meet in the Office Of d, A, Utter on
Thursday January 2, Al z y, No.
The object of the meeting glll be
70 secure membeFs for the STATE ifflr
CATION association "a ldaho fhe
people Of Washington county shopla
al lAis time wake an epqFi " gei "
touch Vlih the siaie epa Feaelal
authorities Win r YeV N seeQFlns
government sid iq lpoFeasf lhe nelil
supply rpos p aAnoN
I3e-27 uonnly pQpu'tles
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Entertainment Postponed,

Owing to the death OF a members
wife, the Modern Woodmen of Amer
ica's twenty first anniversary celebra-
ton, which Was to have taken place
tonight, has been postponed to Tues
day evening, January ~.
All those who have kindly con-
sented 70 take part Will hold them
selves IN readiness for that date
For table delicacles 60 to
30-tf PENTHOUSE BROs
semi weekly for fresh nevs-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Advertised Letters.

List of letters for week ending Dec.
Goth, 1903.
Cohl. w Domain, Arthur ID
Ferguson Hugh A Furgeson, II
Hayden. Rev a p Jackson, Hugh
Jensen. H @ Philapa, f A
Stine, @ w Walker. Jas E
Williams Mrs Sarah Winks, w G
In calling for the above please say ad-
vertlsed.
J. a BRUCE. Postmaster.
Try the Semi Weekly Signal
Go to Buck IS for Hubbard Squashes
Cabbage, Apples, Feed, etc.
Prompt delivery. Phone No. 70.
31-tf
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
"MidYaIe,"

Acting on petition Of number Of
the residents of Middle Valley, ask
ing that the name of the postofiice
be changed to Midyale, the postofiice
department has granted the request,
In the future when you write letter
to Middle Valley direct it 70 Midyale.
1t will seem rather odd 10 the old
timers of that section TO receive q
letter directed to Midyale.
send US 25 cents for the semi Weekly
one month on trial.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Married,

At the residence Of John Chiffon,
on Crooked River near Council,
December 23, Fred Weed and Miss
Elizabeth Weddle we're united Up
marriage, Justice 4 g Wilkie qaic
iating A large crowd of relatyes
and friends were in attendance and
the happy couple received many val
uahIe pIesenLs
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Turner Art Exhibit.

The Turner Art exhibit at the east
side school, is attracting consider
able attention from lovers of art
The exhibit is fine one, and as it is
for the purpose of raising a fund to
place pictures in the school build
lpgs, everyone should visit il.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Wonderful Nerve

Is displayed by many q man en-
during pains of accidental Cuts,
Wounds, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Sore feet or stiff joints. But there's
no need for it, Bucklen's Arnica
salye will kill the pam and cure the
trouble. It's the best Salye on earth
for Piles, too. 25c at all druggists.
All the news in The signal
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

At Bucks, we have nice lot of
country butter from Oregon at 30c
and 35c per pound. Call and see US
on Commercial st. Phone No 79.
31-tf
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Domestic Troubles.

1t is exceptional to find a family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, byt these can be less
ened by having Dr. Kings New Life
riiis around. Much trouble they
save by their great work in stomach
ana Liver troubles. They not only
relieye you, but cure. 25c, at all
Drug Stores.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

Wanted-Board and room, by a
respectable young man. Will fur
nish piano. Apply at Signal. "a If
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

Choice lots in Watllngton's addi-
tion for sale by Geo, S. Gooding,
agent. Office with c. W, Luck. 27f
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02
Better Than Resolutions.

Some New Years thoughts were
presented by the pastor of the Con-
gregational church last Sunday even
ing, IN which he intimated that there
was something better than the aver
age New Years resolutions, which
are often made in the spirit of the
Bible character who said 81 go sir,
and went not.
"What the individual needs at this
season of the year., he added, ''is a
new enthusiasm for right, a living
transformation of the mind. Bacon
said man reforms all his habits or
none CT them, meaning that the New
Years practice of trying to cut off a
habit here and another there is
superficial, the spirit of his life must
be changed
Indeed, l sometimes think New
Years resolutions are unchrlstian.
They sound more like the old Testa-
ment than the new, more like the
spirit of the Pharisees. What we
need to find on the first day of the
year, is new and deep inspiration
and then it will be as natural to do
right and live high type of life, as
it is to breathe. Spend the early
days Of the year with grand men and
good books and you will find new
life"
New car of feed
30-tf FELTHoUsE Bros.
Lowney's candies fresh at Church
ilps. S-tf
For Practical Painting and Paper
Hanging, and up-to-date Signs, see
Edwards & Sherman, next door to
K. of p. Hall. 34-tf
Eggs, Apples, Oil at Bucks 31-t
Try the Semi Weekly Signal.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

The new painting firm of Edwards
d sherman stand first in signs, first
IN painting and first in the hearts Of
their patrons, 34-tf
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

An the news in the signal.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

semi-weekly for fresh news
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

For Practical Painting and Paper
Hanging, and up-to-date Signs, see
Edwards & Sherman, next door to
K. of p. Hall. 34-tf
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

New car of feed
30-tf FELTHoUsE Bros.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1904-01-02

Lowney's candies fresh at Church
ilPs. S-tf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-02-10
SWANS ISLAND.

The V /. society met with Mrs. l. B.
Stanley Feb. 8.
Hollis Petiingili has been spending a
few days with his family here.
Miss Gertrude McRes caves whist party
Feb 8. Miss Maud Stanley and George
B. Smith received prizes. Miss Gladys
Stinson received the consolation prize.
Refreshments were served and a pleasant
time is reported.
The many friends Of Mrs. Nina
Acnorn, born Gott, were grieved to learn
OF her death at her home at Rockport
Jan. 81. The remains were brought here
Tuesday for interment. Funeral services
were held at the Methodist church, of
which she was many years an active mem
Der. Rev. J. B. Aldrtch officiating. The
deceased was about forty-three years of
age, and leaves a husband.
Feb. s. DAVID.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-02-10
Wallace Hinckley has returned from
North Conway. ". IL.


Wallace Hinckiey has returned from
North Conway. N. ii.
Mrs. G>ors, r pa las closed saz aesse
aud gone to Wax, field Mess.
Quite delegation Of the Dsaghiers Of
Liberty went to Ellsworth last Tbursdsy.
pleasant time was reported.
Hon. e. e. Chase, sni wife have gone
to Boston and New York Ia the company
made up OF tue governor and council.
The ladies of he Congregational circle
realized about s1e from the is cent
supper givea In the vestry last Thursday
Last week in reporting tha names OF
the ladies who entertained the Baptist
circle, the first should have read: Mrs.
Florence Mason.
Friday, on invitation of the Rebekab
lodge at Brooklin, about thirty five mem
beers of the Mountain Rebekah lodge took
q sleigh ride to BROOKLYN and were most
cordially welcomed and entertained by
the sister lodge. A bouptifui supper, con-
sisting OF good things too numerous to
mention, was served at 7 o'clock. Then
came the regular meetin of the Brookiiu
lodge, with an initiation. The entire
work was finely done. There were
speeches and a social time. Another
generous "Iunch" was psrtaken OF, and
then "bome again" carrying many pleas
ant memories of Brookiin lodge.
Feb O. M
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-02-10
STONINGTON.
Feb. 8.

There has been no mail from Isle au
Haut for several days on account of the
ice.
The hsrbor here is still frozen over, but
the steamer manages to make landing
every day.
George Noyes is in Cuba looking over a
lot of land which lie has recently pur
chased there.
We have had more snow here than for
years. There is hardly ever week of
seig hing, but this year have had two
months of it.
Several strange teams have been seen in
town since the Reach has been frozen
over. 1t has been fifteen years since
teams crossed on the Ice.
Business is very dull here the past four
weeks, owing TO the severe weather. The
quarries are partially closed, thus throw
ing many out OF employ ment.
Feb. s. w,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-02-10
BURIAL OF HEARTS.
History Supplies Mary Instances of
This Old Custom.

History Supplies Many Instances of
This old Custom.
TIE separate burial of hearts is not
such a singular occurrence as many
readers may be apt to suppose. Histo
nv supplies us with numerous in
stances.
When Richard the Lion Hearted was
mortaliy wounded in the attack ON the
castle of Chaluz he expressed wish
that his body should be buried at the
feet of his father at Eontevraud In to
ken of his sorrow for the trouble and
anxiety which he had formerly caused
him But he bequeathed his heart to
the inhabitants of Rouen as an ac-
acknowledgement of the faithfulness of
his Norman subjects.
The somewhat singular gift was
gratefully accepted and was hohored
with beautiful shrine in the cathe-
dral. This was destroyed in lI3S, but
about century later the heart of the
famous crusader was found inclosed
in leaden casket under the pavement
of the cathedral. II was replaced. but
some time later was again taken up
and deposited in the Museum of An
tiquities. from which il was in turn
removed TO more appropriate resting
place in the choir of the cathedral.
where 1t now remains.
On the death of John Ballot. father
of that Ballot who opposed Bruce's
claim to the throne of Scotland, his
widow ordered his heart to be removed
and placed in an ivory casket. Al
though she survived her husband for
twenty years. it is said that she never
sat down TO a meal without having the
casket beside her In accordance with
her dying request the heart was placed
on her dead bosom previous to inter
ment in her own abbey, which was sit
uated on the banks of the NTH.
When the great Napoleon died in st.
Helena his heart was removed in order
that 1t might be placed in separate
case. The doctor who removed 1t set
ii under n glass case in his bedroom
During the night he was startled by
the sound of breaking glass. and he
just managed to prevent large rat
from carrying off the heart TO its hole.
The heart was Immediately placed In
an urn and secured in the coffin beside
the body.
There would appear TO he some doubt
as TO what became Of Byrons heart
after his death. According TO one ac-
count, ii was lost In marsh in Greece
under the following circumstances: AS
is well known. the poet took deep in
terest in the efforts which the Greeks
were then making to secure their free
dom. His services were highly appre-
ciated by these people. and when he
died his relatives, who had resolved to
convey his body TO England for burial.
were requested to leave his heart In
Greece.
The wish was complied with, and the
precious relic was placed in a silver
casket. Mesolonghi was besieged, and
when the Greeks saw the impossibility
of warding off the attack small party
made a desperate sally. carrying off the
heart with them. They Were successful
in cutting their way through the Turk
ish army. but were soon compelled 10
conceal themselves in a marsh. where
the heart, which they had tried so hard
to save. was lost.-London Tit-Bits.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-02-10

Percy-So Miss Rose paid you a COM
plimentt Harry-Yes, indeed. Why, she
called me the same name as a great opera
Percy-what was il? Harry don't
know the translation, but she called me
"Parsifai".
LsMontt-These cigarette concerns
state that IL you'H send them 500 coupons
they'll send You books to improve the
mind. LaMoyne-H'm! by the time you
smoke that many cigarettes you won't
have any mind to improve.
Certain people are always complaining
of their hard lot and poverty. They go
about with disaster written in their
faces; they are walking Advertisements of
their own failures, their own listless,
nerveless, lifeless inactivity; they are
always talking, but never doing.-Success
"He has quite big place In the country,
but he needs 1t, bis family is SO large"
"Oh, yes, think met the head gardener;
he has one, hasn't he?" "Head gardener?
Lemme see, you must mean the nurse girl I;
at any rate she has to rake the heads of
the kids and fix up their hair five or six
| times day."
1t may astonish many people to know
that Richard lie Gallienne is very broad
minded socialist and frequently lectures
| on that subject. He 10 also great friend
Of working men, and says that his most
pleasant moments have been spent while
talking to laborers during their daily toll.
A year ago Mr.. lie Gallienne joined the
staff OF writers for Success, and his new
story, "The Romance of Rejected Man
uscript," is to appear in an early issue OF
( that magazine.