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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

In the Probate Court of the Territory Of Idaho,
in and for the county of Idaho.
Action brought in tho Probate Court of tho
Territory Of Idaho, in and for the county OF
Idaho. and complaint flcd in said county Of
Idaho, in the office Of the clerk of said Pro-
bate Court.
j. M. Dorman and X. w. White, Administra.
tors Of the estate Of D. II. Howser,
deceased. plaintiffs, vs.. A. !. Chapman,
defendant.
TIME PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES
u Of the Territory Of Idaho send greeting 10
A. /. CHAPMAN, DIT. You are hereby required
to appear in an action brought against you BY
the above named plaintiffs. in the Probats Court
Of the Territory Of Idaho, in and for the county
Of Idaho, and to answer the complaint filed
therein. within ten days (exclusivs Of the day
OF servtce) after the service on you Of this sum
mons--if served within this county or. 81
served out Of this county, but in this dlstrict,
within twenty days otherwise. within thirty
days-or judgement by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer Of snid
complaint. The said action is brought 10 r..
cover the snm Of 800 Gone hundred dollars, 81
promiscry note with interest thereon, 1t 4he
rate Of ono per cent per month, from March
18th 1877 and for cost of suit And yen ara
hereby notified that II yon fail "a sppesr and
answer The said complaint. - shove required
the said PLAINTIFF will take Judgement By dc.
fault according to the prayer u plaintidi DOM
plant:
Given under ny haud ~ ths seal Of thu
Probate Court u tho Territory d
IsEALl Idahe, y and for The eoanty d
Idaho Nh n. this 18th day 81 N 3
yembef n the year Of our Lord ON,
thousand eight hundrfd and seventy
eight.
J.B. MonRis,
% ~
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

CHRISTMAS EVE IN LEwIsroN--as be fore
announced, would take place, prepare
tons were made for Christmas trees at the
public school house and at the room Of Mr..
Scott. The committee appointed to ar
range matters exhibited considerable taste
and skill 10 the business, as the appear.
ance of the trees laden with gifts gave ev.
idence upon entering the rooms at each
place. The gathering of smiling faces and
itching palms to receive whatever Santa
Claus was disposed to bestow, was very
large at the public school room. Exef.
cises were opened by music, vocal and in
strumental, conducted by J. M. Howe, ESQ /.
Then followed short address by Mr.. Rev.
holds, one of the teachers. Then music
again. Then an address by MIR. Maxwell
also a teacher. Then music. Then the
recital Of an appropriate piece by Master Lee
Kelly. Then music. Then followed the
distribution of Santa Claus favors, to
both old and young, among which were
some rich and costly gifts, which appeared
to be highly appreciated, as much go by
the adult and aged persons as by the chill.
dren. From the demonstrations made we in.
ferred that many transferred what in many
many places is usually bestowed in the
family and homo circle. to the Christmas
tree, to be more publicly displayed. At
the close o: the gift distribution the audi.
ance was dismissed with another Christ.
mas song. The addresses were becoming
the occasion and we'll delivered. The
music was appropriate in tune and senti
ment. The apparent JOY of the occasiou
no doubt will be carried 10 memory through
the year. AT Scots hall not 80 large gath,
| ering took place, but their gifts seemed to
be as well selected and appropriated Al
elsewhere. Instrumental music filled VI
the interstices of time, and Santa Clau,
in fall dress distributed the gifts in per
| son. After these the children enjoyed
themselves in dancing and later more adul
persons Joined in the dancing, which BY
| them was continued till about 2 o'clocl
on Christmas morning. In each plac,
| there seemed to be no lack of effort on tb,
part Of the managers to make tn,
occasion joyous for both old aud young
and we are satisfied that as happy heart
were found in Lewiston as elsewhere OF
| Christmas eve.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27
FOR BUILDING COURT
HOUSE,

DROPOsALs FOR BUILDING COURT
HOUSE.
Bids will BE- received for tho following bills
of material and for the erection of q Court
House at Mount Idaho, Idaho County, Idaho
Territory, n follows, to wit,
lst. For $500 feet Clear Dressed Lumber.
more or less.
Cd. For $500 feet Rough and Framing
Lumber, more or less.
Sd. For Fl .0e0 Shingles, more or less.
4th. For GLASS, Paints, Oils, Nails, Door
Locks, Hinges, Putty, &c.
9Th. For Foundation, ~ per specification.
9th. For the Erection Ct tho building as per
specification on file.
Bids will be received until the FIRST MON
DAY in January. 1879. for any one Of the
above items, or for tho whole, or for the An
ishing Of said building complete, and builder
to furnish the whole Of said material.
Specifications and draft Of building can be
found Mt the Auditors Office, at Mt. idaho, I.
T., at any time.
Said contract will be let to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder, the Board of Commissioners
reserving the right to reject any and all bids.
Said building to be completed by tho LIST Of
July. 1879. Any person awarded contract
will be required to give good and sufficient
bond for the faithful performance of the same
as per specification ON le.
Witness my hand and the seal of the Board
[sEAL.1 Of County Commissioners Of Idaho
County, l. T., this Dec. 2d,ls7s.
b. +. MORRIS.
Clerk,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27
SUMMONS.

In the Probate Court of the Territory of Idaho
in and for the county of Idaho,
Action brought in the Prol ate Court of the
Territory Of Idaho, in and for the county of
Idaho. and the complaint filed in said county of
Idaho in the office of the Clerk of said Probate
Court.
Shssler Mathison plaintiffs, VS.. A. I. Chap
tnan defendant.
TIME PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES
II of the Territory Of Idaho send greeting to
A. /. CHAPMAN. defendant. You are hereby
required to appear in action brought against
you by the above named plaintiffs, in the Pro-
bate Court of the Territory Of Idaho, in and for
the county Of Idaho, and to answer the COM
plant filed therein, within ten days Gexclusive
Of the day of service after the service on you of
this sutnmons-if served within this county; or
if served out Of this county, but in this district,
within twenty days. other wise, within thirty
days-.or judgement by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer OF said
complaint. The said action is brought to re-
cover the sum of one hundred and ifty-one dol.
lars and sixty-fve cents 1851 IS with interest
at the rate of ten per cent Der annum from jan
uary 18th 1877, and for costs Of suit. And you
are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and
answer the said complaint, as above required.
the said plaintiffs will take judgement by dc.
fau t, according to the prayer in plaintiffs CON-
plant.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Pro-
bate court of the Territory of idaho
in and for the county of idaho 1. T.
tsEAL1 this 22d day of November in the yeal
of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and seventy-eight.
j. b. MORRIS,
9-Sw Clerk
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

Recently in quoting from the Lewis
ton TELLER the vote of Northern Ida.
no on the constitution the types made
US say that there were I'll negative
votes cast. We should have said the
majority for the constitution was I'll,
the negative votes only amounting tt
26. Mr.. TELLER. man, We beg your
pardon Tor making the mistake, are
glad that you gave the constitution
such fattering vote. We had no de-
sire to mis- quote your vote, and there
was no 'perverting" (see Webster) or
our part, as it was an unintentiona
mistakc.--D. Chronicle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27
Thew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco

ALLIED A WILD CAr.-On Sunday night
iast Mr.. Wheeler, who lives on the Alpowa,
aFer he had retired IN his bed, heard a
disturbance among his chickens, and ran
out without dressing himself aud found
several Of his chickens lying dead at the
soor Of his chicken coop. He returned to
his house, dressed himself, lighted can
die, armed himself with pick handle, and
with the light proceeded to his coop,
opened the door, entered and shut the
Fdoer after him. He then espied large
Wild eat perched on the roost. As be ad-
'vanced towards him, be gradually raised
one of-his paws as if in the act of strik.
gag; bot Nj. Wheeler managed to give him
blow with the pick handle that brought
nia down, asd he soon succeeded in kill
ing him. Bat few men would have had
the courage to attack him 10 that manner.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27
The Indian status.

To keep our readers as fully posted
as practicable on the temper of both
whites and Indians in relation to mat
tiers in the Yakima country, we re.
publish from the Walla Walla Daily
Statesman the following:
This telegram was sent from San
Francisco, Dec. 10th:
General Sherman The following has
just been received from Gen. Howard /:
"The following from Yakima appears
reliable. Three Indians were dis
patched to Moses from Since after the
Indian council of Dec. lSt. ordering
him and his tribe to the Yakima reser.
walton. A company is being raised to
attack Moses unless he removes thithcr
forthwith. The company is commanded
by Captain Simmons, who is acting In.
dependently."
I ask the early and specific attention
Of the Secretary of War and Secretary
Of the Interior to General Howard {
telegram, in connection with recommen.
cations heretofore made by General
Howard with respect to Moses, and the
reservation asked for on his account.
1t would seem as if this case admitted
of no delay and that General Howard q
fears are likely to be justified. Besides
this, now comes another cause of distur.
bance-the unauthorized action of bad
citizens who will be apt to plunge into
hostilities forthwith. Signed,
MCDOWELL.
This telegram was transmitted by the
President to the Secretary of the Int.
rior, the following being the formers
Endorsement:
Referred to the Secretary of the In.
terror, who will take prompt action"
The Secretary of the Interior imme.
diately trlegraphed to the Governor Of
this Territory, asking for information
in regard to the reported outrages by
citizens upon Indians in the Depart.
ment of the Columbia. The Secretary
also iustructs Gov. Ferry to use his ut
| most endeavors to prevent any assaults
upon indians, informing him at the
same time that the law officers of the
Government have been directed by the
Attorney General to prosecute all Of
tenders in such instances. The dispatch
closes with the statement that negotia..
tons are now pending at the Interio,
Department to place Chief Moses upon
reservation
Under date Of Portland, Decembe,
10TH, the Statesman is in receipt OIL
the following:
"a dispatch received yesterday BY
General Howard from his messenger
who had just arrived at The Dalles,
States that he had left Yakima city al
late as the 18th inst, twenty-sever
hours later than Ballard. At that time
the Indians were peacebly disposed
and all was quiet. This is reliable, anG
proves beyond any doubt that the re-
ports of the past two days are greatly
exaggerated, or entirely false. Genera
Howard has received dispatch frou
Governor Ferry with a request for th'
former to cooperate with him. Gen
eral Howard has appointed an interview
with the Governor, to take place to
day." Dec. Goth.
PORTLAND, Dec. 21.-Hon. f. p
Ferry, Governor of Washington Terri
tory, who has received urgent calls 70
aid from the residents of the threatened
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

BELlED. ..1t seems that in the case of the
Yakima difficulties with the Indians, as ia
thec case Of the Nez Perces, the first letters
and dispatches sent from the authorities to
Washington land they seem in a hurry to
Isend shem) they attach the blame on the
settlers. This is a systematic policy to
forestal public sentiment at Washington in
regard to the bad faith of white settlers
|aud II requires long time to disabuse the
Warrington and eastern people generally
y the prejudices they thus imbibe.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

RsAPPolNrED.-The news reached this
city on Monday that Judge John Clarke
and Agent J. B. Monteith had been reap
pointed by the President and their names
sent to the Senate for confirmation. The
appointment Of the former was conf
IDENTIFY expected from the petitions for
warded sud the fact that he has held the
once but'oue term; but the latter was not
from the fact that Hayes has refused to
reappoint other officers in the territory to
q third term, although their application
was backed by strong petitions of the citi.
zens; but II the old policy Of dealing with
the Indians is to continue, we know of no
one who will subserve that policy with
more fidelity than Mr.. Monteith. We, how.
ever, condemn the policy as disastrous to
the peace of the county, as it has shown
'"elf to be during the two years past.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27
LAST CALL.

M oNEY MUST HAZE TO PAY WHAT /
IVA am justly owing. know Of no more hon
cradle way than to collect that which is due
me. therefore give notice to all persons indebt-
Cd to me to come forward and pay up ON or before
the LIST day Of January, 1879, as am deter
mined that cost shall be Immediately added un-
less settlement Is made
llsxRY. w. STANTON, M. d,
Lewiston I. T. December 18th 1878.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

Nor CONFERENCE.-The telegraph m.
bounced few days ago that Judge Lewis
bad been reappointed chief justice Of
Washington territory. Dispatches to the
Statesman Of tho goth say that R. S. Greene
lis nominated for the position, and tina,
|Wingard is confirmed as associate justice
aud the name Of John P. Hoyt sent in al
nominee for the other associate justice.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27
STRAYED.

ERoM HATwAI ONE BAY HORSE A.
III bout 144 hands high. branded rs. L." on
hip, also one brown horse q little smaller than
the first described, with white star in forehead
branded "55" on hip. Any one taking up
and sending information of the same to me
will be suitably rewarded.
ll-2w. CuAs. s. Boyer
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

OF NEE PIERCE COUNTY WHO DEAL
Owith me on long credit, please take no
tice. am in great need of produce generally
Now como along Immediately and bring oats,
wheat. barley, butter, eggs, beef, pork or vege-
tables. which will be taken in payment for your
Indebtedness. and thankfully received. Take
warning. must have my dues t. do business on
A. BIrrSER
Proprietor Of City Hotel.
Lewiston I. T. Dec, 27th 1878 ll-4w
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

Tar MERRy MAKERS gave their entertain
menn at Clark's Hall this week, which
were we'll enjoyed. They far exceed any
troupe that has visited this city from the
lower towns, and deserve good patronage
They will give an entertainment this eve.
ming and one tomorrow evening in this
city, and will, then proceed to Mt Idaho
and Grangevile. Give them good houses
for they deserve it.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

Nor 70 BE RECALLED..-A Genesee cor
espondent is fearful that the guns issued
70 our citizens will soon be called in again.
II We rightly understand the matter, guns
Issued to organized companies will no, be
called in unless there is evidence that they
are 10 bad hands and are being used badly
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

||rty 100 miles Of the Northern Pacific
II from Bismarc was let for grading en-
l4tb. The remaining 100 was reserved
further surveys.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

Nv KlRKwooD M. D., has changed his
!. of business to Moscow I. T. See ad
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

STORMS EAST. Dispatches from
the east, state that in Missouri,
Iowa and Kansas on the l4th, expert.
enced the heaviest storm that had oc.
Cured during several years.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

pure article of vinegar. warranted to con-
hin no sulphuric or other mineral acids. may
obtained at Monkeys drug store. lo-4w
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

kors.-Dr. VIM. B. Glove wishes to in.
the people that be has gone to Colfax.
T. Owing to q rush of business he
Id not leave here on his appointed time.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

squad Of soldiers passed through town
l.rday to the mountains for telegraph
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

Ar The MINSTREL HALL, on Wednesday
two lamps were knocked out Of their
kkets and bursted, the fluid igniting,
h much CONSERVATION ensned. The fire
Is soon smothered.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

MCDONALD has discovered some good
!. IN the Bitter Root mountains.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

y. B. Memory, ESQ.,, has leased the brick
|rd Of Mr.. Lindsey, and will hove several
Indred thousand brick made this coming
bmuer. We suppose somebody will use
|e brick.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

,.p.-Bayard Taylor, U. s. Minister tc
lin. died suddenly Dec. 10.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27

|, vosr A CONTRIBUTIONS ~ yesterday
hing, at an early hour, the kitchen o
Kester took Ere and burned hole in
Roof.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1878-12-27
r n e r II Il IL f II.

! Daily Statesman received since Tues.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
CHINA AND JAPAN.

San Francisco. Feb. 15,-The steamer City
OF Pekng came into the harbor this morning. bringing
advices from Hong Kong, January 16, Shanghai JAN
uary Is, and Yokohama, January 20. Mr. Bailey,
formerly Consul at Hong Kong, is expected at Shanghai
AS United States Consul-Genera G.. Wiley Wells, who
has been appointed Consul to Hong Kong declines that
Office and returns to America by tLis steamer 1t Is
rumored these strange nutaions OF Office IN emma
will bring about startling revelations concerning the
civil service in this locality.
The contest between Governor Hennessy OF Hong
Kong and the community OF that colony Is taking very
serious form The Governor has resolved 10 extirpate
old official abuses OF which have been discovered
TO he Of most atrocous character. The British resi-
dents his energetic action, but IL Is hOped tha
when the full developments declared bis course VIII
be everywhere sustained. General julius Siaehl now
acts "a United States Nce-COnsu Genera! ut Shanghai
Mr. Ncycrs expected to resume the duties as consul
enc, by ex-Vice-C0usUl General Bradford concerning
alleged msdeeds of the former Consul-Generai There
Is great agitation among tie American citizens III conse
quence Of this. MI, A.,
An agricultural college in the suburb OF Toxic, the
capItal of JaDan was inaugurated, with appropriate
CEREMONY by tne Emperor, assisted by the chief officers
Of the state on the 2ih OF January Tnls establishment
is TO be conducted English principles, as opposed 10
several American institutions OF similar character
IL increasing. British merchants are anXlously watch
ing for new opportunities in this direction, Out AuetF
can mere uants are Indifferent.
Two Japanese war vessels left foreign cruises,
one to Australia, and the other toe European Nations
Both are manned by japanese exclusively.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
WAS GERRIT SMITH A LTARf
MR.. HORACE WHITE AGAIN.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: seem TO be called upon by The TRIBUNE to
produce certain testimony in my possession relating
TO the connection between John Brown and Gerrit
Smith in the matter of the formers rad on Harpers
Ferry i'll order TO throw light upon a controversy
between General John Cochrane and the Rev. o. b..
Fro bingham.
In my letter to Mr.. rockingham, published in
The TRIBUNE Of the Sth inst, i said that 1t was
only necessary for General COchrane any au-
thorZed person to call upon the parties concerned
In the taking Of this testimony TO produce 1t. Cen
eral COchrane observe, does not call for it, allcs-
ing that he has 10 controversy with me. have no
controversy with bIm and DO not deslret0 nave any
and if he has no curiosity to see the testimony
have none to show it. Very respectfully y3nr obc-
dent servant, HORACE W HlIE'
Uashington, d. c.. Feb. H. 1873.
MR. White is less accurate than n volunteer IN so
unQracous case ought to be. lIo does not 'seem
TO be called upon by The TRIBUNE" and he has not
been. THK TMBCNE did say that. with the
| publication of Mr. Frederick DouglasSs letter.
the controversy about the charge which Mr..
rockingham brought agans. Mr.. Gerrt
Smith had reached point waere it could
not be allowed to rest-that there was nothing
left except to retract it or prove it. MIR. White
must decide for himself whether it is his duty tor
pleasure) to prove what Mr. rockingham charged.
We have not before heard of anxiety on the part
of ANYBODY but the author Of the charge TO Mr.
Whites views. But Mr. rockingham named
him as a witness, and he very promptly
named Frederick Douglass Thereupon Mr.. Douglass
writes letter for publication saying, first, that he
believes the charge to he untrue, and, secondly that
John Brown himself told him the exact opposite of
it. Now, we repeat that this makes the withdrawal
of the charge or proof of 1t, a necessity. Gerrit
Smith was an eminent and honored citizen
of New-YOrk, who consecrated a great for
tune to the service of humanity. and his
| memory, as Mr. Fred Douglass says, is still
precous He was accused of completely in a scheme
| which was at war with his lifelong principles, and
| he vehemently denied it. His bioTapher decides
| that those denials false. and publicly cites
witnesses The only witness heard from repudiates
the aspersion. Can there be doubt as to the next
duty of the biOgrapher
We are not saying that tho charge may not,
after ALL be true. On that point we are not
deslrous of speaking without the evidence. We
only say the bioTapher has no moral right
to bring such an Indictment against his hero with
out being prepared to prove it and that when
the family of the dead philanthrOpst declare il a
slander there is no honorable escape from proof or
retracton Doubtless, this dilemma is as unpleasant
to the persons directly concerned as it Is to the
public but the time to think of that was before
bringing the charge-Edl