Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-01-31

LEWISTON Jan. 9th 1879.

gentleman, rejoicing in the sere and
romantic name of George w. Jones,
residence Roseburg Ogn, (where he has
resided as he explicitly states, for the
last twenty years. which propounds the
following interrogatories in regard to
our country, climate &c. Being an old
residenter and presumably we'll ac-
quainted with the natural phenomana
of this particular section of the. world,
| readily undertook, ON being request.
ed, to answer Mr.. Jones interrogatories
and also to offer such other suggestions
as experience has taught me, might be
beneficial. The following are the cues,
tons as propounded by Mr.. Jones, ser.
latin and Immediately after each ques-
ton have endeavored to give such
answer as the nature of the question in
the facts in the case would seem to re.
quire:
How cold does it get there during
the Winter?
1t is entirely owing to the disposition
ofthe weather, wearing appeared etc.
| have noticed in some instances in
which 1t seemed as it might be rather
cold possibly the price of benzine has
also something to do with it.
How much snow and how long does
it lay?
In some localities it SHOWS at least
thirteen months in the year, in others
not more than eleven. I remember
having seen some parts Of the country
covered with snow to the depth of at
least forty fathoms, during which all
business was transacted through the tel
cphone aud monographs, but down on
Capt. Johns creek there hasn't been
any this Winter.
How much rain and at what season
does it rain most?
have known it to rain here some
little, upward of three hundred and
sixty-fva times during the year.
| have been told that some years ago
Capt. Stump ran the Northwest to the
top of the Lewiston mountain, but am
inclined to regard this as traditiouary,
my own observation has been, we have
the most rain when there is no drought.
How billy is the country. and how
much pillow land is there to a quarter
section
Pretty tolcrably billy in places /
should say, some quarter sections are
much more valuable than others. for
the reason that the farmers have the aa.
vantage of cultivating both sides of the
land. There ore on an average two
hills to every valley and every quarter
section has from fifteen to twenty val.
lies, but the country is perfectly level
in places where there are no hills.
Will all kinds Of vegetables grow aud
all kind Of roots do we'll?
Most vegetables grow we'll in this
climate, the root crop is especially prof
liable, we know Of several married gen
tlemen who support their families en-.
tirely upon roots.
What is the price Of dry goods and
groceries
The price Of these commodities is of
no consequence to US, the mack of get.
ting them on credit is what we study.
Some firms make liberal deductions 10
favor of those having maiden aunts
and sisters or marrjageable daughters.
If you have any bring them along.
Is coal plenty?
We haven't seen any as yet, but we
understand Aleck. Zackery has found
mine.
Are churches and schools convenient
The hell business is thing of the
past with Us. As to schools our chill
dren are naturally smart and need but
little training.
Is the health Of the country goody
The health of the country, / beieve,
so Tar as / know, is good, but the people
are little sickly IN some localities.
How large is lewiston
The Indians and Cinnamon are, we
believe in the majority now, but with
the Spring emigration We hope to get
the balance Of power in our own hands.
Come on.
lam tired Of living here, aud there.
fore want to move.