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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-11-26
4 Good Reporter.

A God reporter is always first cous-
in to necromancer, and can introd,lce
himself to you in such tt genial way
that for the time being he seems Ike
your long lost brother, who is anxious
to show you the strawberry mark on
his left arm in proof Of his identity.
You talk with him about the inner
secrets of your life i'll a profuse sort
of way, give him your opinion ON the
resumption OF specie payment, and, as
the conversation flows, freely unfold
Yourself on other matters. He sits a
silent and admiring listener, encour.
aging you by nod when You are
hunting for the right word, or possibly
supplying it himself, and gives you
the impression that he Wouldn't dis
close what you have told him no, not
for worlds on worlds. The next day
YOU take up the paper and while care
lessly looking over its columns see
your own name in capitals which
seem to your astonished gaze as long
as Bunker Hill Monument. Every
word you have said is there. That
man with the strawberry mark on hi.
arm WAS the small END OF q speaking
trumpet through which yon uncon
sciously told the whole world all about
yourself. He had no pencil or paper
and didn't evincc any desire to write
in shorthand. Oh, 10, that is tbs
clumsy way in which beginners work
His skin is not in his finger tips hu
in his memory. He memorized ever,
word you said and reproduced it will
perfect accuracy. The accomplished
reporter is as nearly ubiquitous as
merely human being ever becomes.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-11-26
IDAHO,S MINERAL WEALTH.
A Report: from. Governor Nell Regard
ing the Resources of the Territory.

+: Hon. John B. Neil, the Governor
of Idaho Territory, has reported to the
Secretary of the Interior the condition
and progress of the Territory, part'cu-
larly with reference to its agricultural
and mineral resources The report
states that there arc now from twelve
to fifteen million acres OF land in the
Territory; capable Of being reclaimed
bv irrigation, from twelve to.ffteen
million acres; used for pasturage and
grazing lands, five million acres; tim
Der land, ten million acres; mineral
land, eight million acres, and about
five million acres arid, desert and vol
1canic. The yield of wheat to the acre
is sixty-tive to seventy bushels, and
oats"'s:xty to seventy bushels. With
in the year nearly 100000 acres have
been taken up under laws for the dis
posal Of public lands. The census OF
1880 fixes the population at 10000,
including Indians The most import
ant mineral region is the Salmon river
and Wood river districts. The min
eral belt is fifty-two miles in length
and ten in width. ..nThe ores are silver
n principally native, brittle and sui
: phuret and galcna ore. Shipments
have been made to Salt Lake Cit!
which average from $3.50 to 5000 pei
ton. The Galena ores carry from AZ
to 60 per cent lead, and from $50 t.
$3.50 in silver The discoveries i'll thu
Salmon river districts are immensely
rich, some veins being from five tt
fourteen feet thick, from which ar
taken averages from $500 to 81 ,7Ot
pert The annual yield of gold il
very large. Free gold ore gives from
$l5 to $40 per ton. In the kinnikin
nick distric, tho mills turned out il
the last year over 100000 i'll bullion
Since the first discovery of gold an'
silver in the Ter,itort, in 1862, it
mines have contributed not less thai
S75,0O0,000. The output for the pas
year may not exceed $500, Ooo.-
i EeeMg.. Ledger.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-11-26

X hhDutfit furnished free, with full instrur-
ke{RAHtipns for epnduoting the iunst pr ut
u GIN ,b.c busiuess that anynne can engage
ON HNSn. 1he business is - easy t. Learn
n Wand our instructions aro so simple and
plain that any oue san Iiaka great profits
from the yerS start 80 enc can ial who Is
wilinr 10 work. Women are Is successful rs
men. Boys aud girls con earn large sums
Many have Iuaae at the business ever enc
hundred dollars in single week, Nothing
like it ever known before, AL WI, en- gage arc
surprised at the ease anN rapidits witt which
they arc able to make money. Noa eaa en-
gage in this business during yoRr spare time
at great profit lon do nnehave 70 Invest cap
itai IN it, We take nil the RISK. Those vim
need ready money should write us at oncc. All
furnish Cd free. Address iRcE CO., a0-
gusta, Maine. Fly
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-11-26
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NV hos q Treatins. =


.,s The appearance in any of the principal
saloons OF candidate for county office is,
any time in the evening, the signal for gen.
/ sral rush TO the bar. The daring candidate
may peep in at the door and see only one
ulan present beside the barkeeper. He goes
in to treat the man, when 10 the saloon
instantly becomes full of men. They drop
in at the front door, they enter from the
side, they come forward from the rear, up
I. out Of the cellar and swarm down the
stairs They all slap the candidate in turn
on the back and ask how he's doing. Then
the shout goes up:
"Whos treatin' =
"A desperate smile fits over the candidates
face--lke CLEAN Of sunshine On wintry
landscape-and he says.
rs .Boys, what're goin' to haves'
Then the boys fall into line before the
bar---two or three dozen of them-and
when their glasses are charged there is q
half-drowned murmur of Heres to you,
and the candidate PUSHES wildly out of theil
midst."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-11-26
The following amusing examination

The following amusing examination
recently occurred in court room in
one of the Blue Grass counties of Ken
tucky> General H., Appointment law
yer of that region, wss defending a
prisoner charged with horse stealing,
and the witness was swearing as to
the identy of the stolen horse. General
II: "How do You known this is the
same horse q Witness (hesitating) /:
"Well | Just know ii is. General
H.: "Well how = Witness: 81
can't exactly tell how, but | know it
as well as | know you, General H."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-11-26
A Good Thing for 'iinera and lawyers

A seventh edition Of that much
praised book, Cops lIaud Book Of
Mining Law, Will soon he out to con
tain the State and Territorial mining
flaws, and instructions how to examine
tite, in addition to the lists Of Gov
eminent patents digest of decisions,
and other good things in previous edi
TONS
Its editor, Henry n. Copp, o.
| Washington, d, g, has an eN ensiyt
work Oh the same subject III press. /
will give in full the Land Office anc
Court decisions how in force, and b,
authority on United States mining
law without doubt,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-11-26

General H.: "Well how do you know
that | AIN General Fl E Witness
Because. just before dinner heard
Mr. c. say: General H., let's 60 ard
take drink, and you went. The
identify WAS satisfactory.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-11-26
Adversely.

Tea gvs In your city Tn stranger.
eas xa Dusty, seedy as granger
eNas For wooed obdarate slumber
q In the manger If harm.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
The State Campaign.

The Prohibition Nominations - Demo-
 cratic Thunder-Sman Talk.
 The Prohibitionists of the State completed their nominations for the campaign at their State picnic at Fenwick yesterday afternoon, as follows:
 For Congress First district-Horace Johnson, of
 For Congressional district-Prof. C.s. Harring- ton, of Middletown.
 Thompsonvtl1e; Fourth district, William H. Alden of New Haven Sixth district, Horace Yale, of Meri Eighteenth district, Samuel Skinner, of Chatham. chester 4aven U1 ire; MiddleseK county, George W. Boardnlan, Mid dletown-
 For Judge of Probate -NIiddletown district wanton H. Sherman.
 They are already provided with a guberna- torial candidate in Mir. George P. Rogers, of New London, and with State ticket in gen eral, as previously has been announced. The picnic yesterday was fairly attended. The Hon. Neal Dow, the Rev. Dr. Miner, George P. Rogers, the Prohibition candidate for Governor, and two or three other gentlemen addressed the convention in enthusiastic and vigorous terms.
 Yesterdays Hartford Post thus speaks of a New Haven Democrat: ''As a compromise we would suggest Governor Bowers, of New Haven, who has lived in both Hartford and New Haven. He would throw vigor into the campaign, and his unbounded hospitality would win back the ward boys who are wait ing for sympathizing friend such as he is. We suggest to the Times to withdraw Cover nor Hubbard, and to the Register to leave Governor English in peace, and to the Union to bid Governor Loomis farewell, and then all unite upon the orator and statesman, Governor CALEB B. BOWERS, of New Haven n
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
Towns Indebted to New Haven.
Due for Board of Paupers-Long Stand
 fuu Accounfa

 Due for Board of Paupers-Long Stand
 ing Accounts.
 The following towns are indebted to New Haven for the board of paupers, and some of the accounts have been running long time. New Haven pays it's bills to other towns promptly, and it's Selectmen would be most happy to receive remittances from towns in- debted to this town for money actually ex- pended for their paupers. New Haven should not be compelled to support the paupers of other towns The list is as follows:
 Middletown, $40.02; Naugatuck, $5s. s5 :; Hamden, $181.25; Easton, Gold account) $2O. .35; Plymouth, $4. 70; North Branford, $1.25; Woodbury, $56; Southington, Gold account) $500; Wolcott, $s.68; Windham Gold account) $16.O0; Stratford, Gold ac- New Hartford, Gold account) $2.75 Enfield, $1.5O; Washington, Gold account) 1928. 25; Torrington, Gold account) $264. 49 Vernon, Gold account $4. 70; Brooklyn, $1O.- 5s; Trumbul Gold account) $1.67; Marlbor- ough Gold account) $7.71; East Hartford $1O.52; Clinton Gold account) $359. 10; Da- rien Gold account) $3. Bloomfield (old account) $11 81; Morris Gold account) $2. 75 j; Winchester $44, old account $157. 73 Ridge field Gold account) $119.46 Monroe $44, old account $461. .2O Oxford Gold account) $5. 40; Pla1nheld old )$I. oO; NorWlcn .1O, (oId account 30; Newtown Gold account) $8. 29; Goshen, Gold account) $33.3O Windsor Locks, Gold account) $2.75; Prospect, Gold account) $14 84 Haddam, Gold aecount) $1 i; Huntington, Gold account) $54. .68; Rockville $2.75, Gold account) $53. 45; Milford, $13s.- 45, Gold account) $42. .69; Durham, $265 85, Gold account) $303.43; Guilford, $163. 70, Gold account) $88. 50; Simsbury, $1.O5, Gold account) $39.95 Sterling, $2; Greenwich, $2; Derby, $76.25; Thomaston, $59.O8 i; Branford, $1.S2; Beacon Falls, $95. i; Orange, $1O 55; North Haven, $198. 55; New Milford, $2.75; Sharon, $1; Bridgeport, $547 45; Litchfeld, $72; Danbury, $3. S3 ; Waterbury, $89.65 Lebanon, $9.57; New Britain $s93 Al -..+..
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
Mayor Bigelow's Reception.

The Republican Candidate for Governor
 to be Serenaded Monday Night-The
 Republicans of Now Haven to Turn
 Out En Mnsse to Greet Him on His Re-
 turn from Saratoga.
 In response to call issued by John s. Fowler, chairman of the town committee, the chairmen of the ward committees and also presidents of ward clubs and campaign or ganizations met last evening at Tyler's Hall for the purpose of making the necessary ar- engagements for giving His Honor Mayor Hobart B. Bigelow suitable reception and serenade on his return from Saratoga next Monday night. The meeting was very large ly attended, every ward and organization be- ing represented. John s. Fowler presided and briefly stated his reasons for calling them together. The first business transacted was the unanimous election of General B. s. Greeley as marshal of the procession. Chair man Fowler stated that it had been proposed that the Republicans in the various wards meet at their ward headquarters and then march to the Green and report to the mar shal at o'clock. The services of the Amer ican band have been secured to furnish mu- sic for the occasion, and fireworks will be supplied The following arrangements were decided upon. The Republicans of the vari- ous wards are requested to meet and report as follows:
 First ward-To H. Kellogg, at south steps of State House.
 Second ward-To c. P. Armstrong, at south steps of
 Third ward-To Geo. T. Bradley, at south steps of
 Fourth ward-To David ". Sharpe. at south steps of State House. ,,. . headquarters Garfield and Arthur Club, No Brews-
 Eighth wsrd-To W. J. Atwater. at south steps of
 Ninth ward-To Henry E. Marsh. at Days Hall
 Tenth ward-To John P. Studley, at Wiers Hall
 Eleventh ward-To O. B. Pond, at south steps or
 Twelfth ward-To Joseph R. Warren, at south steps
 Thirteenth ward-To W. H. Farnham, at south steps of State House.
 Union Veteran Legion-To Colonel White, at E1- change Hall
 Company A. Boys in Blue-To Colonel White, at
 Central Republican Club-To General sloat, at south steps of State House.
 All Republicans residing in wards where there are no clubs organized are requested to report to the president of the Central Club at the south steps of the State House, and all Republicans residing in wards where clubs have been organized are requested to join with such organizations for the evening.
 Hugh Daley, John w. Lane and Frederick Botsford were appointed a committee on fireworks and illumination.
 Reports were received from representa- tives of the various wards and organizations, which plainly indicated that there would be a large and enthusiastic reception rendered our gubernatorial candidate.
 AS this will be our first public demonstra- tion this campaign, every Republican should feel it his duty to turn out, swell the ranks and pay their respects to the next Governor of Connecticut.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
EXcurGfOnS.

The Grand Army boys of Waterbury pie nic at High Rock to-day. They have the Howe band
 The Olivet church, of Bridgeport, picnicked ct High Rock yesterday. In all there were 2,O00 picnickers there.
 The East CongregationaA church, Hum- phrey street, picnicked at High Rock Grove yesterday. The flag flying over No. s's house-the signal for going-was hailed with delight by some hundreds of young people of the section, not to mention many older ones. It was large picnic. Several extra horse cars furnished the means of transportation to and from the depot. There was no draw back to the days enjoyment, and everybody returned in fine spirits There were three picnics at High Rock Grove from New Ha- ven yesterday, the others being those of the Westville Congregational and Episcopal churches.
 The annual excursion of the Episcopal church, North Haven, took place yesterday. A large number of North Haven friends joined in. The picnic was held at Den Mans fields. There was host of teams, estimat- ed at about POO. The arrival and departure of the procession" was gay scene. There were many other visitors at the shore also.
 The John H. Starin goes to Shelter Island to-day. Good music is provided. and all who go are ensured good time. The trip is one af great attraction. The boat starts at half-past eight.
 The sixth annual excursion of the uni formed veterans of Golden Rule Encamp- ment No. 24, L O. O. F., which takes place Tuesday, by the Elm City to Fort Lee on the Hudson, will be one of the notably popular trips of the season. The steamer will leave Belle Dock promptly at a. a. and will re- turn at Il P. m- The Fair Haven and Vest vile horse cars will run every fifteen min utes from seven to eight o'clock in the morn ing, and will be at the dock on the return of the excursion.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
At the Shore.

Another Grand illumination Projected
 Praise Services on Sunday.
 A correspondent says: West Haven shore people, well pleased with their very success fulillumination Wednesday evening, are going to illuminate some more, so it is stated by good authorities. They have not yet named the time, but it will be soon. All the folks are in sympathy with the movement, and will join in enthusiastically, as before. The last illumination is voted all around as a good thing, and West Haven shore is going to take the cake on Examinations, over the Vine yard.
 There will be praise service at Railroad Grove, Savin Rock, at 4 p. m. tomorrow R. B. Hughes Choral orchestra will be in attendance Mr. Frank Potter leading the singing. They will also conduct praise service at o'clock at the Congregational church, West Haven. Let all bring books 1, and 8, Moody and sankey Hymns.
 Ruth Lodge Daughters of Rebecca, I. o. o. F., of AIiddletown, visit Savin Rock Tues day next
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
RurRlnrfOus.

The residence of William Leigh, No. 414 Clinton avenue, Bridgeport, was entered by burglar Thursday night and several articles of value taken A sister of Mir. Leigh's was awakened between two and three o'clock by the reflection of a light in the room, appa- rently coming from a dark lantern. She raised an alarm and saw a medium sized man, shabbily dressed, who upon seeing that he had been discovered made his escape. The entrance was effected by raising the pantry window and unlocking the back door, An investigation of the premises, after the bur glar had made his escape showed that he had taken from a sewing machine drawer a ten dollar bill on the Malone Bank, New York, pair of gold sleeve buttons. which he tore out of pair of cuffs, some small change and trinkets in all valued at about twenty dollars. This is the third attempt that has been made at this house.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
IEor Additional Local News see Sd and 4th Pasea.]
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

Br10I menC1Ons
 There were about ,OOO people at the Red ding camp meeting Wednesday and as many Thursday
 The New York Yacht Club was at anchor in New London harbor yesterday, also the Eastern Squadron, and altogether they pre- sented fine sight.
 Complaint is constantly being made by Fair Haven people of fruit thieves. Several gardens have been robbed lately and much valuable fruit has been stolen.
 North Haven man brought in a snapping turtle yesterday, caught in the town, weigh ing 2G pounds. It was bought by Thomas Howarth, the restaurant proprietor on Church street.
 Mrs Robert Wotten, of West Stratford, who has been in feeble health for some time past, was found dead in her bed Thursday morning She was highly esteemed by g large circle of friends.
 The PlainviIle camp meeting will com mence on Monday, Aug. 16th, at 24 p. m., with an evangelistic service led by the presid- ing elder, Rev. Geo. A. Hubbell. Preaching Monday evening by Rev. J. Vinton, of Wind sor Locks.
 James Brady, of G9 Wallace street, brake man, was knocked off the peach train on it's way to Hartford by the Olive street bridge, about 3:3O p. m. yesterday. He was badly but not seriously bruised Dr. F. H. White more attended him.
 We received a watermelon last evening from Mix < Judson well calculated both in size and quality to make the heart of Dr. Tanner rejoice. It was disposed of. Mix & Judson have large stock of fine fruit and melons to offer this morning.
 The New York and New England railroad has purchased 100, ,OOO ties, enough to tie the road from Waterbury to Brewster Station, and 100, 1000 more are being contracted for for the extension from Brewster's to the Hudson, thirty miles further.
 Mrs. Sarah Moulthrop, widow of Deacon Daniel Moulthrop, and mother of Cashier Moulthrop of the First National Bank, died in West Haven Thursday, August 12, in the 8Oth year of her age. The deceased was an es- timable lady, long member of the West Ha- ven Congregational church. She was a na- tive of West Haven. She had been i'll for about six months Dast
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
Bathing Suits '!

Ladies', ChiIdren's and Gents. Our assortment is large, styles are very good, and prices very low.
 Call early and often and secure some of the best and most wonderful bargains offered.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
Hothouse Grapes.

w Grapes Monday next, 26th inst The price will be moderate. In baskets of four pounds eaeh.l
 iyA E. F. HALL SON.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
Wedding Bells.

Mir. Arthur G. Bill and Miss Lillian E. Chase were married in the Danielsonville Congregational church on Wednesday even- ing August 11th. The church was beauti- fully decorated, and the sweet music of the organ added much pleasure. After the ser vices a reception was held at the house of the bridegroom and congratulations were show cred upon the happy couple from afar and near. The presents were many and costly, and nothing was overlooked to make the oc- casion one of much joy. MT. Bill is grad uate of the Yale Law School, and is associa- ted with E. L. Cundall, clerk of the courts for Windham county. He has the best wish, es of his many friends here.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
Maud s. and St. Julien.

The Hartford Horse Association, ever on the alert to please it's patrons, sent MT. Har- bison, it's president, to Rochester, to try and secure the presence of the celebrated trot- ters, St. Julien and Maud S., at Hartford during the coming races. With character istic iberality the managers of the. Charter Oak course have offered special purse of $5,OOO, against time, to beat their record of 2:114. If it is possible for any man to secure these horses for this event, '.Aleck' is the man. The horse fraternity will be interested to know the result-Hartford Times
Morning journal and courier., 1880-08-14
Triumphant Telephone.

Talking With Derby, Birmingham and
 AnsOnfa in Ten Days - TeIephOning
 Also With New York and Boston via
 New Haven.
 It is expected that Derby, Birmingham and Ansonia will be connected with this city by telephone within the next ten days. The Connecticut Telephone Company will put a force of men to running the wires next Mon day. The wires of the company are now all connecting at their new operating rooms in the Yale Bank building. The new switch board is arranged for one thousand custom CTS, and is working satisfactorily. The nov ing of the Bell Company's wires has been done under the direction of the electrician of the company, MT. E. B. Baker. Regular and more efficient service will doubtless be the result of this final combination. Subscribers are requested not to make complaints to the operators. If any inattention on the part of the employees is noticed, word should be left at the office or a postal sent to H. P. Frost, the manager.
 The Interstate Telephone Company, an organization composed of capitalists of New York, Boston, Providence and Hartford, with paid-up capital of $1OO. 1000, has been formed for the purpose of connecting all the large cities in the East with New York city by telephone. This company has secured from the American Bell Telephone Company the exclusive use of its apparatus between Boston and New York for a term of seven years from the first of July last, and it's pro- posed scheme will soon be in operation. Bos- ton and Providence will be first put in com munication with one another, and after that line is in working order. two lines will be extended from Providence, one to New York, via New London, New Haven and Bridgeport A spur line will be run from Providence to Hartford, Waterbury, and other towns in the Naugatuck Valley to Bridgeport. Lines from Springfield, Worcester and other cities will be construct ed, tapping and acting as lenders to the main line. The company also have the right to construct lines from New York to Washing ton via Philadelphia and Baltimore. When the lines are completed New Haven subscri- bers to the local telephone can, for 8 small fee in addition to their local rates, talk with people in any of the cities which have the telephone system, it is to be hoped, with more ease than he now talk with local c11Ic