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THE WEISER SIGNAL
Smallest Issue Durlus Tesr ÎOOI, 2.100 9 Ijsrgest Issus, 8100.
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WEISER, IDAHO, SATURDAY
2. 1902.
'WENTIETH YEAR.
No. 66
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ILL ADVANCE REAL ESTATE AND VERY
MATERIALLY ENCOURAGE
BUILDING.
ow that bonds have carried, the
ortant feature is expedition—and
the mayor and city council prom
to have if possible. If construc
u on the plant can be commenced
September, the impluse given
iser will be very marked in the
lancement of values and in induc
new buildings.
The Signal knows of no leas than
r en important brick structures of
j or more stories that will be
a
cted within twelve months, al
st as a direct outcome of the suc
The incentive fur
s of water,
bed in the prospects of a live,
idernly equipped town is seen in
move of Dr. B. L. Steeves in
ORE FORTUNE
FOR MERR1TTS
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The Duluth Evening Herald brings
as of further strokes of fortune
de by the Merritts, who have been
king money hand over fist ever
ce their departure from Weiser,
e Herald says:
The Mesaba Central Land Explor.
company, of this city, has dia
led o^all its holding on the Mesaba
Ue to a Pittsburg syndicate, headed
iE.. H. Jennings, for $250,000
less/e includes the fee of the Rep
lie mine.
iTiie lease, which is owned by the
Ipublic Iron and Steel Company,
pried with it a royalty of 18 cents
p ton, with a minimum annual out
t of 75,000 tons.
fTIie deal is the result of negotiat
es that have been carried on for the
m
pt six months by N. B. Merritt, Al
pt C. Hubbell and Thomas Merritt,
Id the money is said to have been
Id into the First National bank of
lluth Friday afternoon,
plie lands are to be thoroughly ex
ped by the Pittsburg syndicate,
[is understood that there are at least
poo, 000 tons high grade ore in sight
I the eighty acres leased to the Rep
|lic Iron and Steel company,
plie Mesaba Central Land and ex
I'riition company, which made the
|e, is comprised of Alfred Merritt,
fsident, D W. Palmer, vice presi
Pt; R. H. Palmer, treasurer, and
I'm II. Menitt, secretary.
G- L. Tison snd D. M. Cane of
J'ette stopped a this office Wednes
Ï on the way to their mines in the
PUntain View district. They have
feroup of claims about five miles
nve Black lake, which they will
velop.
interested
E E. Hunter of Payette
with them. Their
itns are good ones. The ledges
I'om In inches to 12 feet thick,
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assays have run as high as $60
ignld, thohng $20 is considered
r average The ore is coucentrat
Shattered all Records.
Twice in hospital, F. A. Gulledge,
irbena, Ala.
^tnra io cure a severe ca^e of piles,
»sing 24 tumors. When all failed,
Kalin's Arnica Salve sonn cured
r- Subdues infl imation, conquers
r**> kills pains.
r 1 - 25c at Davis Dmg Co.
paid a vast sum to
Best sxlve in the
acquiring more ground the mo
ment he was convinced that the
bonds would carry. As soon as he
was certain of this, he purchased of
R. E. Lockwood 20x120 feet immed
iately north of the Signal office and
facing on second street. The trans
fer took place last week, the consid
eration being $1000. The Dr. last
February purchased the 30 feet on
which the Signal is located. He
increased his holdings to 50 feet in
order to prepare for the erectiou of a
25x80 two story brick next to the
alley aud he is stirring up the Signal
to move out and permit him to move
his building over on the new pur
chase, to make room for the brick.
County Charges.
Washington county is in posession
of a fine swarm of bees and our re
spected fiiend Thomas Nelson will be
out in due season informing bis
readers that the "courthouse ring" is
manufacturing honey for free dis » i
bution among the voters this fall.
The bees are of the domestic and not
of the political kind and have made
their home in the hollow casing of
the window in the county Auditor's
office. Auditor Smith says the bees
bother him a great deal.
No Reform School Here
The Educational committee of the
Woman's Columbian club intend to
take up the quesliou of the establish
meut of a reform, or industrial school
in this state as its chief study tlte
coming year, and will lay plans before
the coming legislature, asking it to
establish such a school. Mrs.Gainer,
state librarian, has a number of pam
phlets bearing on the subject, and
these will be arranged and a meeting
of the committee will be held shortly
to formulate definite plans for the
line of action to be followed.
Mrs. William Bryan, chairman of
the committee, is enthusiastic over
the proposition and states that influ
ence will be brought to bear on the
next legislature to establish a school
of the kind in this state. At the
present time there is no place where
erring youths of either sex can be
kept, with the exception of the pen
itentiary. In nearty all large cities
there are "detention ward" connected
with the jails, where youthful offend
ers may be detained and not come
into immediate contact with hard
ened criminals.
Mrs. Bryan stated that no definite
plans have as yet been adopted.
The committee will take up the study
of these institutions in detail, look
ing into the systems in every state,
and formulating a definate plan
which they will submit to the legis
lature, and oak for its adoption.
They believe that they will succeed,
for the need of it is apparent. It is
the idea to have the school called
"Industrial" rather than "Reform"
so that those who are placed there
will not have the finger of scorn
pointed at them as graduates of a
penal institution.
Ammunition at Jenney's.
When in towu visit Ferguson's
and see the many articles he has for
sale at second-hand prices.
The Signal cannot move for ihe
reason that there is not an empty
building in town suitable for it.
The Signal would have been out of
Dr. Steeves way had there been any
place to go. With the need of more
buildings in Weiser, it is a remark
able fact that no money can be had
here tor building purposes at rea
sonable rates of interest. The values
of the town are substantial and the
security of city property is not
questioned by anyone, unencumbered
ground in the business part of town
being a margin of one third to one
half of the value of the property
after adequate buildings are erected
thereon.
One bright promise of the water
works is that the improvement will
bring in capital that can be obtained
by partres who desire to build on
their business lots.
Judge Quarles, who purchased the
Fosselman lot, intends to put up a
fine two-story (at least) brick in the
spring. At the time of purchase
he imparted to the Signal that he
would hold the lot until such
time as he could fit the building with
light and water.
No one need be surprised to see
T. C. Galloway engaged, about this
time next year in the erection of a
handsome hotel and an opera house.
He has plans ill the process of ma
turing which will probably lead to
that.
The Signal knows of other build
ing plans which it is not at liberty
to divulge.
Weiser will gain much through the
water works—and it has lost much
in the two years and more of pulling
and hauling that has been going on.
An instance can be cited where a
gentleman came to Weiser in search
of investment. He was better pleased
with tliis place than any be had seen
but the absense o f water and light
was something he was. not used to
and he reluctantly went to Boise,
where he could have them, and put.
in $10,000.
Weiser Man for Congress.
At Moscow last week Rev. H A.
Lee of Weiser was honored with the
He is
nomination for congressman.
I THUNDER.
ROOSEVELT REPORTED LIVELY AS THEO
DORE HIMSELF.
Latest news from Thunder Moun
tain says:
A very large surface showing of
free gold has been discovered on
Placer creek, a tributary of Marble
creek, about 19 miles south oi the
Dewey. While there has been no
deep work done, the leads cut rugged
canyon walls to great depth, and the
values seem to be persistent. The
gold is in an oxidized formation, aud
the rock in place seems to be a por
phyry quartz This discovery was
made by Dick Wiggers of Colorado,
and his associates are from that state.
There bas been a decided rush to the
new camp within the past week of
buyers and prospectors. Over 40
locations were made in five days
around the original discovery,
The gold is dark in color, in de
cided contrast with other quarters of
the camp, as the gold here is gen
erally light in color and of a low
grade.
Miss M. A. Rice is an active appli
cant for the R oosevelt postoffice
since Mr. Cuddy announced bis de
well acquainted throughout the south
ern part of the state, and we pre
dict will poll a good vote. A. E.
Gipson of the Gem State Rural was
nominated tor governor. Like Mr.
Lee he is widely acquainted and
both will draw more than the normal
strength of the party.
Former Weiser Mas Invested.
liaker Citj Herald.
One of the largest property trans
actions made in this city for some
time was consummated last evening
when the Rust block, situated on the
northeast corner of Front and Wash
ing street was sold to Carl Adler, of
the Crystal Place; Louis Sommer, of
the firm of Baer & Sommer, and
Miles Lee, of the well known wool
firm of Lee Brothers, for $25,000.
Chance for Weiser.
We are informed by Miss Harper,
county superintendent of schools,
that the State land board will loan
money on school bonds at the fol
lowing rates of interest: Bonds for
any amount less than $20,000, five
per cent; for amounts over $20,000,
four and one half per cent. Dis
tricts wishing to issue bonds are
thus insured a ready purchase at a
low rate of interest
Will Remove.
The Seven Devils Standard, pub
lished at Landore in the Seven Devils
district, sends a postal card an
nouncing that it will remove to the
Meadows in the fore part of this
month.
Seven Devils with great tenacity and
the wonder has been that he did not
pull out of there long ago, under the
way things were going.
Mr. Edlin has stuck to
Republican Primaries.
Delegates to the republien county
convention will be chosen on the 9th,
the convention being held at Cam
bridge on the 13tli. Primaries will
be held as follows:
East Weiser precinct, at the court
bouse.
□ Middle Weiser, the World office.
West Weiser, the West ^3-£ooI
house.
Miss Pice is
termination to resign,
a journalist of experience, having
founded and conducted the Beau
mont, Texas, Oil Reporter, and also
engaged in newspaper work general
ly. She has the unanimous support
of the patrons of the office so far as
her petition has been circulated.
About 200 names were secured in a
few hours yesterday.
Superintendent Johoesse has in
week
stalled three shifts on the Fairview
mine.
Lumber sells for $150 a thousand.
Two whip saws afford the only supply
for the town of Roosevelt.
There has been a scramble for
town lots ioy Roosevelt for the past
Therd are 14 saloons, 10
stores, 2 butcher shops, 1 barber
shop, 6 "^restaurants, and 2 drug
stores.
The Hollister party of investors
arrived today, after visiting Profile
and Big creek, the base ore quarter
of the camp. They express satisfac
tion with the general outlook and the
opportunity for investment.
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THE
CITY VOTES $40,000 FOR ELECTRIC
LIGHTS AND WATER WORKS
WITHOUT A QUIVER.
Thursday was bond election day
in Weiser.
Without undue excitement the peo
ple of the town quietly walked up to
tue polls and quietly walked back
again and the verdict to issue $40,
000 of bonds for electric lights and
water works was registered about os
they would go out and get a cock
tail.
Weiser showed good sense in vot
ing the bonds—in fact the town has
been anxious for a municipal plant
for three years past, but could never
get action bat onoe, and that was de
feated by technicalities that have
been carefully avoided in this in
stance. The vote stood as follows:
Death of Lizzie Cobh.
The Signal, in last issue, failed to
mention the death of Miss Lizzie
Cobb, which occured at the hospital
in Portland July 25th. *nd the news
of which was a great shock to her
many friends in Weiser where she
has lived for many years with : her
brother, John N Cobb. The re
mains were brought to Weiser for
burial; the services being held at the
Baptist church. Miss Cobb was 39
years of age and was born in Vir
ginia. Tlte brother and sister were
much attached to each other and he
feels her loss very keenly.
Traveled Far to Marry.
Last SigDal noted that a license
to wed had been issued to Peter
Gaarden and Margaret K. Jacobson.
Miss Jacabson c«me direct from
Denmark, traveling about 9,000
miles, to meet her future husband.
Pete met her at Nampa, where they
saw each other for ttie first time,
their courtship having been carried
on by letter.
Teachers' Examination
The next regular examination for
county, primary and state certificates
will be held at Weiser and Cambridge
August 28lb, 29th and 30ih, 1902.
Questions in State Constitution
will be taken from Article 5 and in
School Law, from Chapter 37.
The examination for state papers
will be held in Byise, Pocatello,
Salmon City, Weiser, Moscow and
Rathdrum.
Examination for state and primary
papers will not be in again this year
and there will be no special exami
nations.
Mary Z. Harper,
County Superintendent.
Look Pleasant. Please.
Photographer, C C. Harlan, of
Eaton, O., can do so now, though
for years he couldn't, because he
suffered untold agony from the worst
form of indigestion. All physicians
and medicines failed to help him un
til he tried Electric Bitters, which
worked such wonders for him that he
declares they are a godsend to suf
ferers from dyspepsia and stomach
Unrivalled for diseases of
they build up and give new life to
tbe whole system. Try them. Only
50c. Guaranteed by Davis Drug Co.
troubles.
the Stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
Bicycles repaired on short notice
Satisfaction
by N. J. Sheffield,
guaranteed. *
For Bonds
Against
First ward
Second ward
Third ward
24
4
21
6
77
6
Total
The small vote was owing to the
strict qualifications and the fact that
many supports of bonds are in tho
mountains rusticating.
The city council will at onos ad
vertise the bonds for sale, and at tha
same time, to save delay, will ad
vertise for bids on the installation of
the plant, so that the moment tboy
are sold the contract can he let. 9f
this means it is thought the en tira
plant can be completed and in opera
tion by December.
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BIG MILL
LAYS OVER
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A special from Boise to the Salt
Lake Tribune says:
"H. Dewey returned last night from
a trip to Pittapurg, where he went to
confer with his father and T. M.
Barnsdall on Thunder Mountain min
ing matters and the construction of
the wagon road. It was decided by
the company that, inasmuch aa tha
wagon road could not by any possi
bility be constructed the entire dis
tance to the mines this summer,
since the season is so late, it would
be inadvisable to let out any morn
contracts for further portions of it
on account of the extra expense in
volved in building it piecemeal. The
company realizes that the building
of the road is going to be very cost
ly and figures that this cost can be
much diminished by letting the last
sixty miles, which is all bard road
to build, iu one large contract.
The 100-stamp mill which is most
ly Emmett, will all be taken there
and left this winter as it cannot be
taken into the mines until the wagon
road is completed. D. D. McDon
ald, the freighter, who has been de
livering the machinery to Scott's
ranch for the company, will return
to Nampa with his outfit.
Mr. R. Dewey states that work
will be resumed on the wagon road
next May so that it can be completed
early in the summer Engineers
will be sent over it to complete the
surveys this summer and Ute con
tractors will examine it for holding
purposes."
It is not surprising that the mill
will lay over, as there is no wagon
road to haul it over. It is surpris
ing that the road work will be post
poned until next May. Now is the
lime to build it if they intend to.
They can nearly complete it before
snow and that is what should be
done. Work cannot be commenced
to advantage next May.
A Necessary Precantion.
Don't neglect a cold. It is worse
than unpleasant. It is dangerous,
By using One Minute Cough Cure
of you can cure it at once. Allays in
flamatiou, clears the head, soothes
to an d strengthens the mucous metnb
nine. Cures coughs, croup, throat
M d lung troubles. Absolutely safe.
Acta immediately,
it.—Davis Drug Co.
Children lika
Cigars on Ice at postoffloe.