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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-05-26
WHY--WHEREFORE2

A theory which has been advanced
that senators Platt and Conkling
are quite confident Of being returned
by the New York leyislature-is very
generally accepted, but in some quar-
ters they maintain that, on account Of
the legislature having heretofore en-
dorsed the nomination Of Robertson,
it cannot consistently endorse the ac-
ton Of the two senators in opposing it.
All sorts Of rumors are now
afoat regarding other designations
which are to follow, vice president
Arthur being among those mentioned.
This is, however, no apparant founda,
ton for these reports.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-05-26
NUMBER 3 3
AN ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY.

From the Jersy City Evening Journal.1
The following letter from Gov. New.
ell, of Washington Territory, to Mai.
Geo. P. Edgar, will be interesting
reading, especially as many Journal
readers have eyes turned to the coun-
try.
OLYMPIA, w. T., April 6, 1881.
MY Coon FRIEND:-I suppose you
have often thought that l had forgot
ten my promise to you to write. I
have not, but was waiting to ses some
thing of this country before undertAk-
ing to describe it. Having done 20, ]
am prepared to say that with Ill
which you have heard concerning it,
rsmar rkable characteristios, beauties
and advantages, half has not been
told. My astonishment 1t the grand
proportions of the resources of Wash.
ington Territory is constantly upon
the increase. / find absolutely mil
lions Of acres Of the finest timber in
the World. accessible from the Goa,
most Of it underlaid with coal, iron,
copper, silver, lead, zinc, and cinnAbar;
limestone, free stone, marble and
granite also abound. Medical lakes
and springs are numerous. The rivers
are o. stupendous magnitude. Puget
Sound covers an area Of 1000 square
miles, free from bars, shoals or rocks.
Vast prairie wheat fields and grazing
lands; in truth the present material
for al independent empire is found
here. The climate is the most remark
able Of all its peculiarities. We have
had but few days Of snow; no ice
durins the entire Winter, the ther-
mometer averaging at the U. s. signal
office 40 degrees above zero. We
hove not an unusual rainfall; all &C.
counts to the contrary are not true.
In Summer the weather is cool, and
the whole Territory is especially
healthful. This is the place for capi.
talists, and poor people who under.
stand how to live in new countries
and make the best of present priva-
tons. Schools, churches and newspa-
ers abound, and the people are the
most astute and advanced whom I
have ever encountered. Population il
flooding in, and We shall soon be .
state, when our advantages and re-
sources will be read and known by all
men.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-05-26

A YOUNG lawyer who was appointed
by the court to defend pauper Grim
iDal came to grief few days ago.
When the prisoner was asked by the
Judge if he had anything to say, he
looked at his lawyer and said: II wish
you homer would have my lawyers
mental condition examined, just for
the curiosity Of the thing"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-05-26
THE SENATE RESERVATIONS.
From the Oregonian.

FROM the Oregonlans
WASHINGTON, May l6.-The vice
president laid before the senate the
following communication:
WASHINGTON, May Is, 1881.
SIR. you please announce to
the senate that my resignation as SEN
ator of the United States, from the
state of New York, has been forwarded
to the governor of the state. l have
the honor to be with great respect,
your obedient servant.
Roscoe CoNKLlNa.
Astonishment followed the reading
of the communication, and Hill, of
Georgia, suggested soto voce, that this
would he a good time to elect officers
of the senate. This communication
caused great sensation which was
heightened when the vice president
laid the following before the senate:
SENATE CHAMBER, May l6, 1881.
SIR.-I have forwarded to the gov
ernor of the state Of New York my
resignation as senator of the United
States for the state of New York.
Will you please announce the fact to
the senate. T. G. PLATT.
by THE SENATE.
CHICAGO. May l6.~--The Journals
Washington special says: When sen.
ators Conkling and Platt's designations
were read it was a minute or two be-
fore the senators could realize the
truth of what they had heard read,
and then they looked at one another
in perfect blank astonishment. The
news created immense excitement, and
senator's soon gathered together to dis
cuss the biggest sensation of the year.
The event was unexpected, therefore
more startling In effect. A correspon-
dent asked several senators what it all
meant, but with ona exception, the an
swer was, II don't know One SEN
ator said that it had been reported
that the New York legislature favors
the confirmation of Robertson and is
opposed to ConklingIs course. This,
if true, would seriously impair Conk.
ling's strength at home, and he has
therefore determined to see whether
the republicans Of his sta'c are with
him or Robertson. 1t bold stroke,
but will create Consideration though.
out the land. Senators as they re.
fleet upon the event are disposed to
regard with more serious ness than al
first, and some say frankly after al
hours knowledge of the designations
that there is crisis in the history OF
the party and only wise craftsmanship
can carry it through safely. A rumor
gained circulation that vice president
Arthur had resigned also, but this
found few believers, as no person could
.ell to whom he would resign. TWAS not
known tha, any way existed under thu
constitution by which he could resigr
his Office.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-05-26
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS 70 AND
FROM LEWISTON, 1. T.

To and from Walla Walla and intermediate
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6. A. M. Arrives daily, Sundays excepted,)
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To and from Mt. Idaho, Florence, Warrens,
ELK City and Slate Creek. Leaves daily
(Sundays excepted) at 3 A. NJ, arrives at p.
To and from Pine Grove and intermediate
points. LeavN MONDAYS, Wednesdays and
Fridays At 6. A. M. Arrives Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturday at 7, p. NJ.
To and from Pierce City. Leaves Mondays
at 7, A. M. Arrive Saturdays at s, P. M.
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Waha-Leaves Tuesdays and arrives Wednes-
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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-05-26

Oakland asks a woman who remain
ed over night at one of her hotels to
return and pack up tho four children
she thoughtlessly left behind her.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-05-26

The refined name for the wheel-bar-
row is unicycle. 1t will throw you the
same, however, if you encounter its
handles enexpectedly on dark night.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17
An Important Subject.

LAND OWNER" contributes to our
columns this week the first of 4 series
Of letters on the wisdom and advan-
tage of the tenant buying land on
time instead of renting. His letter
this week is . summary of the results
of the past fifteen years under the
present system. Next week he pro
poses to give the facts and the figures
to sustain his position. We depend
upon the writer'a great ability III
cure for these letters all the interest
and attention which his high character
and standing as one OF our foremost
citizens would hrins to them we're his
name given. Let every one interest
ed in the welfare Of his country give
these papers his serious considera ion.
Every eolorsd farmer especially will
find it to his advantage to give then
carefuf study.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17
What are Our Young Mon Doing.

The principal emplnymsnt spen to
educated cslored man il teaching
echosi. A favored few hold Federal
positions, while limited nuabsr en-
bark in the professions aud into the
nerehsntile business. Many Of course
follow the pursuit Of farming. Yet
there must be equally - great 4
number who either from want of in
clinatien or from inability to gst en-
plovment do not enter into any OF
these Ceilings .lim emoluments
Of msst Of which oiier poor encourage
ment to those who do to remain.
Many fnd work as common laborers.
Thus into these narrow limits are the
hopes and ambition of our youth con
fined. Cannot new avenues be open
ed and the old ones improved? This
is the vital question which now ad-
dresses itself to our leading men.
Much can be done by them. Not al
together ~ individuals but BY COO: er-
alton. Business of various kinds
could thus be opened, and new enter
prises established, thus Offering en-
ploymsnt to the idle.
These are not idle words. The
subject is living one and something
must be done or the country will Cos
tinus to suffer more and moro the
Consequences. A distinguished d.
vine stated recently fr.m the pulpit
that in visiting several forces Of
convict lxbsrers he found that most
al Of them were very young men
Why this alarming fact? Is it not due
to idleness, to want of employment!
Next week We propose to point out
the remedy.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17
Land Owners asid Renters.

Nr. Eiior; 1 d..>i, to offer a few
sus gestions in heiL.Foi TIE class Of peo-
pie who are knowp Ny reuters or ten
ants" We have tli, class amongst us
and upon their s,re~S- ! believe depends
the prosperity OF our county. Now if
these premises BE- correct let US look
back and sec IL wt have pros oere,l as a
people and if not why not aud what is the
remedy! The experiment OF renting
and crop sharing has been tried for
more than Is yards with favorable
crops and . ct how few land owners are
richer and how many tenants are as
well of. can not cali TO mind a dozen
farmers who have grown in riches by
such system and fewer tenants who
have increased i'm wealth. The laborers
as Il general rule have worked faithfully
and have annually paid their rent but at
the end o: the year they are as poor or
poorer than the year before. rhe IL nd
Ownerhas his rent and supplies furnished
thetenant but he owes it 0 the merchant
and is no richer than the year before.
so that at the emil OF each year the Ia
Dor is lest, the rent is gone, and the
wear and tear Of the land by su ch sys-
tenn 10 to be called 10 the list of leak
ages. L. 1t Il difficult problem tocalculate
how long IL will take for both land owner
and tenant To came 10 want if this system
islonger followed. The land owner can't
run away from his troubles and leave
his land but the laborer can and will 70
unless something is done to better his
condition. He cannot see WHY he
works hard sll the year and max es good
crops and Oh = settlement of balance he
is just where no started. Our country
is not in cendi ton to discourage labor
bus on the other hand ought BY every
msans ~ encourage it to stay here and
come here. Now what ihducsment is
there to keep what we have or to en-
courage others to come. 1t can't be
that prosperity abounds here. Now if
| have satisfied you that the Old syste u
is 4 failnse aud disastrous to both Ian
owner and iaborer ought We not to do
something else? lhilk so ana in NV
next will endeavor 10 show i. is to The
interest - the land owner 60
sel on any time part Of his linI and
10 The interest of the laoorers to buy it.
LANDOWNER.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17
GARFIELD
REPosEs IN AN INVALID CHAIR
For Half au Hour and Feels Better
for the Change---He has Views
About His Own Case and
Begins to Run the
Doctors.

ELBERoN, N. j. Sept. 13, $50 q.
mat the examination of the Presi-
dent at 8 a. m. today his tempsra-
ture was 80 4, pulse 100. respiration
49, He passed comfortable night,
sleeping most Of the time, and on the
whole his condition this morning is
encouraging and gives promise of y
good day.
[sigued] D. W. Bliss, Frank H.
Hamilton.
At IL q. m the President sent for
the surgeons. and Doctors Hamilton.
Bliss and Boynton hurried over,
creating some alarm by their rapid
movements. The surgeons were in
the cottage but about fifteen minutes
when they emerged. DR.. Hamilton
said to the agent Of the associated
press that the President being very
desirous to be moved from his bed in
to his invalid chair and feeling strong
enough to stand the change had
sent for the doctors to have it made.
They deemed it safe and lifted him
into the chair, where he new sits in
a reclining position, enjoying the
change very much.
1890 p. m.--The President was
allowed to remain in an invalid chair
25 minutes, and was lifted back to
his bed at IL go a. m. There were
no i'll effects from the change. The
physician say they will allow him to
sit in the chair at least once o day
so long as his present favorable con-
dition continues. The President
feels convinced that he is gaining
strength, and is much gratifed that
the result justified his Judgment OF
his ability to stand the change when
he requested it.
ELBERoN, N. j., Sept. 13, 6 p. m.--
At IL III. to-day the temperature was
SO $40, pulse 100 and respiration
20. At the evening dressing at $50
D. m. the temperature was 98 4-1O
pulse 100 and respiration 20. The
President was pla ed in semi-recum-
| DduI uO6iIlOH uPOA uti AHSdlAO CAdii
at II a. m. and remained one half an
hour without fatigue or discomfort
His wounds are making the usual
favorable progress and his general
condition is reassuring.
| ELBERoN, Sept IA. $50 P. NJ, Al
the examination of the President at
II N. today, his temperature was SO
8, pulse 104, respiration 20. At the
evening dressing, at $50 P. NJ his
temperature vas 992 pulse 112 res
piration 21. The President was
placed on his invalid chair in the
same reclining position about II
O'Clock and remained one hour snd
a half, sleeping part of the time
He was not fatigued by the transfer
or changed of position. and his gen-
eral condition this evening is ss
favorable rs usual, Notwithstanding
slight febrile rise.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

NEW ORLEANS has been seriously
disturbed since the 9th inst with la
bsrsrs strike. The Isborers demanded
higher wages and rssortsd to force te
prevent any one from filing their
places. Last Tuesday Mayor Shake
spssrs declared himself powerless t.
keep the peace and appealed to Acting
taov. AcEnery to intervene to qusl
the disturbances. The Acting Gov
srnsr issued . proclamation assuning
coutrel Of the city.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

ABsIssIPPIAxs are formally notified
By the Democratic executive commit
tss that the trinaph Of the Green
back -Republicas ticket there means
ths triumph nj Rspublisanisn pure
ard sis,pls. In other words the Mia-
sssippi Dssocrats are frig ghtened at
The danger of being lifted out Of their
Sosts By the usitsJ strength Of the
0rssnbaok- Republican coalition.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

6oxs sf eur able contemporaries Of
The soasrsd press are advocating the
h~i4isg II = National Convention Of
cOio,e I'd men. Ii the convention could
stop tho use Of whiskey and tobacco,
provide the children with schools and
books. make more cotton and corn to
the acre and convince the South that
II dOss not pay to have it smok, :
house in the Nnrth, then We would
throw up our hat and shout for the
e0nysntioa with Ill our might.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17
sATURDAY,EEPT. II. 1881.
Notice.

Subscriptions to this paper are due
u Advance. Our friends who are still
iaAshts1 70 - will consider q blue
sr~s o. this paragraph ~ . request
sS.r .sttlsasst. which they will please
make Immediately. Money BY mail
shoalA " ssnt either BY . postoffiee
nsasy order or registered letter.
Xuhseribsrs will confer . favor on
~ By . proapt notification Of any
failure 10 receive their paper. #.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

OUR farmers can never be indepen
dent until they are able to stop mort
YayinE = future years labor to live
uPo" la the present They are living
one year ahead Of their means. They
should get down to 4 solid bottom by
cutting of all useless expenses and &
begin life anew with square accounts
With the world.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

KIN lie: You can make money
DIJU faster at work for us than AT
anything else. Capital not required.
We " i'll start you. $l2 a day and up
wards made at home by the industrious.
Men, women. boys and girls wanted ev-
erywhere to work for US. Now Is the
time. Yon can devote your whole time
to the work, or only your spare mo-
ments. No other business will pay you
nearly as WELL No one willing to work
can fail to make enormous pay by en-
gaging at once. Costly outfit and terms
money easily and honoribly. Address
TRUE d Co., Augusta, Me.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

There is nothing which the new
congress will b watched more k-snly
for by the colored voters Of the Uuiou
than its actisn upon the contest II
the Hon Jno. r. Lynch. Of ME-, for
his seat in that sody. The lcsitior
sf the man who contributes to his de-
tsat will not be eaviAhle.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

SlScE Sergeant Mason attempted to
shoot Guitssu, as . precaution ag gainrt
future attempts upon his life, the
assassin has been removed to a secret
cell. But the wretch il said to b
suffering terribly tho Pangs OF guilty
concience, and from this torment the
considefste officers cannot shield him
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

1HIs weeks record Of the Presidents =
case has revived the the hopes Of the
country in Lis recovery. The sea
brsexss and the brscing air oi
L,ug Branch seem to be having .
good effect on the snffurer.- He has
gained strength and is better prepared
{. meet his rsverses than week ago.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

" ,he American people did not re-
spsct Vice President Arthur before
the unfortunate events of the past
ten wseAs bis sxpenplary conduct and
disOreiiop uadsI the peculiarly trying
circumstances of the occasion must
connsad him asworthy Of their re-
spect and confidence.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17
$1,000 Reward
o. l.. SMi
Principal.

For any case Blind. Breeding, Itching,
UIcerate or Proirutling PILES that
DEBANG's PILE REMEDY fails to cure.
Preprred by j. 2. Miller, NJ d.. 9l5
Arch ST., Phila., Pa. N@se genuine urM-
out his signature. Send for circular. All
druggists or general stores have or will
get it for you. 81. Sold in Huntsville
by j. l.. kison, druggist,
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17
ShaN We CAlebrsse /!

Just after the late war the great Joy
which the ssiorsd people felt over
their liberation fron bondage tound
vent in al kinds Of rel icing. lndi-
viduals slipped the cup of leasure to
its drsgs y buggy riding, dancing,
fine dressing and q general Observance
Of life's gsieties. Public expi ession OF
this joy war givss in numberless pic
mics, grand barbscuss and great
meetings At which "Father Al rahan
would be eulogized by favorite orators
for his Transcription Proelamation
read with the Declaration Of Indepen-
dence, and public thanks given to
God for the cherished freedom For
awhile the raes on the eve Of taking
upon itself the responsibilities OF cit
izenshio after ito liberation from the
burdens Of slavery seemed given over
to rejoicing.
But time passsd on aud soon So
bsred the people BY bringing them
face to face with the stern wants and
realities Of lite. They wers Homeless
and must have shelter. hungry and
unclothed and could not live without
tsod and rairssnt, aud with children
to educate who without it must siEk
lever than slaves.
The reaction from the short respite
on the halting ground between slavery
aud freedom came over the people
and. rolling up their sleeves they be-
gan the serious struggle Of life. 1t
continues, with what results the re-
suits the record is open to the world
to judge.
Besides keeping together soul and
body the eolorsd man has built
churches, founded schools, boug hit
homes, and contributed his part to-
yard the revenue Of the government.
He has worthily net his benevolent
friends halfway in their efforts to as
sist iu the education Of himself and
his childr sn, and, on the whole. is All
invaluable citizen Of theGovernment-
annually adding millions Of dollars to
10 material wealth and heighteni,g its
power and prestige by his numbers
aud Industry. Fifteen years have
passed. l. the Negro growing faint
hearted under bis new duties and re-
sponsihilitiss! Shut out ty many
barriers of prejudice from many Of
the avenues of life leadin. to distinc
tion and success is there danger st
there discouragements dam ,ening bis
love and appreciation OF liberty:
Even if there be no danger from this
cause, anything that would sSinulsse
the masses TO renewed hope and pirits,
inspiring their niads with higher ideas
Of life and firing their hearts via the
lsvs Of liberty, must make tAe'n ap-
prsciate its blessings ami privileges
tha more and strive the mnre 10
maintain aud make use OF them.
Now for the attainment !, t tnis Oh
jeet what is more appropriate tAan an
annual colebratioa of the Emancip,-
ton Of slavery, the day for comrnem
sration bsisg the same throughout the
Union. In addition to its prime pur-
pose the day would soon become an
occasion for . review of the progress
OF the people in the past year, and a
comparison OF plans and aims for the
future.
The day to select is question Of
propristy. What is important is to
have the occasion CONNIE moraied.
Al to the propriety Of celebrating
JAnsary lst. September 22d, August
lst. or April Both, We propose to
cay something hereafter.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

AUcu is being printed about the
Jennie Cransr case. People cannot
have very deep interest in tho tate
Of \ ysunx girl who drinks beer ut .
dance hall, associates with fast young
men. aud remains away from home
over night in questionable company.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

I'm Christian Monitor, pablished At
Evergreen, Ala, By the Evergreen
colored school, il , new journal rs-
c.ivsa at thI Office. We place il
upss eur exchange list and wish it
Q suoeeanfuI career.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

VIZ ackaswlsdse the receipt Of the
sficisl publication Of the Yelled
Prophets Of Mississippi and aninvi-
t4,ion 70 visit Ht. Losis during the
"Grest Autumnal Festival Week" be-
ginning October 3rd.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

The RspublicaDs have carried the
Congressional election in the second
di.tr'ct Of Maine By an increased ma
j"rity ever last year. Ex-Governor
Dingley is elected to succeed congress-
nsu Frye, BY probably 5000 majority.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

In Canads brutes convicted of us.
ssulting a woman, in addition to iA
prisonnsnt are given = dose Of the
cato niue tails every ten days.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

By the death OF Gen. H. E. Burn.
side United States Senator from Ri de
Island, the country luses ono Of ils
most distinguished and patriotic citi-
Zens.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

REaIsrEK BRUCE has written let
ter which commits him 10 the doc
erine Of woman suffrage.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

Col. Rsbt. Harlan, coloIed, has been
nominated BY the Cincinnati Republi-
cans for the Leyislaturc.
Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-17

The Presidents room in his Long
Branch cottage is lined with cork