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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

DAsTARDLY ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY AND
going down of the moon, villain entered
the cabin OF Mr. Sherman, an old gentle
man living alone about two miles east OF
Lewiston with piece of candle lighted and
a shovel handle as q club Mr. S. was in
his bed near the door and heard him enter !;
the robber demanded of him his money,
Shearman told him he had none, the robber
told him he knew better, and if he did not
give it up he would kill him, Shcarman still
insisted that he had none, but that he
might take anything he had in his cabin;
the robber then raised his club and aimed a
blow at his head as he was lying in bed, but
as good luck was, the ceiling was low that
the end of the club struck the ceiling and
broke the force of the blow; Shcarman
sprung from his bed and grappled the rob-
Der, and attempted to force him across the
room to table where lay his butcher knife
and screw driver, he was able to seize the
latter and as he held him he gave him sew
eral thrusts about the head with it, the
robber got the knife and cut the old man Sc
verely on the head above the ear.
Sheaiman seized the hand containing the
knife, and the robbcr wrenching away cut
the fingers Of Shearman to the bone, and
Shearman seeing the door open and suppos
ing the robber had an acoomplce made a
desperate struggle and eXtricated himself
from the robber and ran out the door and
escaped in the dark and ran down to Mr.
Lindsays. When he arrived there he was
badly cut and covered with blood: his wounds
were dressed. The cabin was visit latter day
Ii 4ht and the club was found there, and
bloody evidences of the struggle that had
taken place, but no robber. Shearman' S
knife had been taken away from his table.
The officers are On the lookout for the per-
petrator of this foul attempt at robbery and
murder. The villain was either masked or
painted so that he could not be identified
| by Shearman. He was person above medi-
um height, and rather slim built.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

The Matter Is Cropping out.

Our neighbor of the Union has
struck a lead. He has addressed, as
he says, letters to prominent men in
the territory asking their views ON the
state question and on the constitution
of 1878, and as received one answer
which he published from N. 7. Cation,
Esq, tho defeated democratic candi-
date for congress in 1878, running
against Brentz. 1t was claimed that
he was then beaten because he was SO
luke warm on the state question in the
canvass, although he then pretended
to work for the adoption of the con-
stitution Of 1878. Now Mr.. Cation
files his objections to the constitution
in emphatic terms, Glad that friend
johnson has champion Of his views
Will make d note of these objection;
and soon as we have space we will con
slider them seriatim. To us they show
weakness in MIR. Cation that does
not accord with our previous concep
ton of his ability, either as a logicia1
or political economist.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
Coal.

We have before called the attention
of the discovery of coal in the vicinity
to the north fork Of the Clearwater.
Several samples have been shown us
at different times, some Of which burn
rapidly and give full evidence of being
composed entire of combustible sub
stance and emitting good degree of
heat while igniting. The chief ques-
ton of Importance seems to be, is there
a good supply Of this material, about
this there exists some doubt. Mr..
Zachary who made the discovery in
forms us that he at first found what
he considered coal in the mountains
near Orc Fine creek, but so remote
from points where it could be shipped
to advantage that he did not attempt
to prospect in that vicinity to any
great extent. He however prospected
in the same range till he crossed the
north fork of Clearwater and found
similar indications about one mile
north of the river and elevated about
500 feet above the stream. 1t is on
the side of ravine in three strata
about 6 inches apart, and each about
the same number of inches in thick
ness lying nearly horizontal and par
allei, although dipping gently into the
hill. Between these strata was found
sand and coal mixed. His tunnel fol-
lowed these strata till they merged into
one of solid coal about 3 feet in thick
ness, about 25 feet from the mouth
of his tunnel. At this point he sus-
pended work intending to resume his
work in the coming Spring He says
that he feels confident that he has a
coal mine here, but he has no capital
to develope it as he thinks it ought to
be developed to make the matter Ger
tain. If it proves good, there is an
abundance Of it in that vicinity, and
easy of access from the navigable wat
ers of the north fork of Clearwater
and that coal mining here can be made
orc. Of the best industries of this whole
upper country, The prospects which
he discloses is sufficient to induce cap
italsts to give some attention to thi:
mine and see what there is of it thai
can be utilized.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
A New City Charter.

We are informed that a bill to
amend our city charter was introduced
in the legislative council on the 29th
of January and was expected to pass
that body the next day, and that
it would probably pass the house with
out opposition. This bill as we learn
was drawn up in Lewiston under the
auspices of the present city council.
The provisions of the bill we have
never seen but sincerely hope that
they are such as to remedy many de-
fects that exist in the old charter, and
that they will fully meet the exisen'
cies of our growing condition. We
learn that the bill enlar.es the city
Limits and provides for the election Of
city officers in June instead of March
of each year. In this connection we
trust our citizens will see to it that
our city board be composed of firm
and good men who have the nerve to
enact and enforce such ordinances for
the city government and regulation of
streets as will meet the appreciation of
our citiz MS generally. An efficient
city government is what we will i'm
peratively require for the years ensu-
ing, and one that will be regarded as
fully authoritative in all parts of our
municipality. The loose jointed char
acter of the old charter has given cause
for much neglect in our city govern
ment heretofore. Let us have the
new instrument, that our people may
see its provisions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
Moscow.

Our correspondent sent us a letter
last week which for want of space we
did not publish. We insert this week
what he says about the Touring mill
at that place:
But, When it comes to the Touring
mill, every resident within circuit of
) miles surrounding Moscow, deems it
we'll worthy q soor setting forth, Il
differs from the railroad in this, that
we are not obliged to anticipate in or
der to get our benefit, and while the
proprietors are now making good
thing of it, and have received, or will
receive, good bonus to assist in
meeting the expenses, the gentlemen
who assisted do not begrudge the help
rendered. One thing can be said with
certainty, that the building, the ma
chinery, the inside work and the guam
thy and quality Of the breadsu.'s pro
duced, are much ahead of what the
most hopeful of the subscribers had
looked for. With main edilice 30x7S
feet and four stories high, and out
buildings to correspond, it makes a
decidedly imposing appearance. 1t
has 40 horse power engine made in
Portland, run of stone of the John
T. Noyes build and G. and NJ. G.
Moore paid VIM. Crye and J. l.
Smith for putting in the machinery
Maybe the last sentence is a little
mixed in it's phraseology, but the men
tai labor necessary to study out it,
meaning will enlarge the brains o
your readers, and presumption tina
little more brains would not damag
many of those readers, would not b
at all unreasonable. Some will doubt
less have laudable curiosity as t
, how much the thing cost, but ther
1 ere two reasons for not telling the ful
: facts, one is that the writers know
: edge was furnished in confidence, an
he does not feel that he can, consis
/ tent with honor and fair dealing, con
o nit 50 gross breach Of trust and th
d other, and perhaps the important,
5 that he knows nothing about it.
;, would seem as if the two reasons con
binod would furnish a fair G. cuse e
. not telling. SCRIBE.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
Question About Cost OF Oil mill.

We have received from Grangeville
the following question:
"Will you please inform us through
your columns the probable cost of a
Linseed Oll-millp
To answer that we must know char
acter and capacity of the mill desired.
We have seen Linseed Oil-mills in the
east in operation which cost less than
$500. They were of simple construc
ton, and upon the principle of bark
mill. They had hydraulic power for
pressing. Send US about the size and
capacity needed, and we will give
about the cost.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

Of eight terri. cries Idaho has the
smallest population except Wyoming.
Three of these have three times as
much population as Idaho, and three
others have a greater population, and
they cannot come in as states. How
then does Ainslie expect to have Ida
no slip into the union of states?
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
CONTEST NOTICE.
U. S. LAND OFFICE

Lewiston Idaho, Jan. 20, 1881,
COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED
" at this office by Sylvester Riggs against
John r. Wadsworth for abandoning his timber
culture entry No. $50, dated Nov. 20 1879,
upon the WI SEX and ] swt sec. 20 tp. "a N r
W, in Nez Perce county I. T. alleging further
that said Wadsworth has failed to break any
portion of said tract with view to the cancel
lation of said entry; the said parties a:e hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on the 2lst
day of February 1881 at 10 O'Clock a. m. to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
J. M HOWE. K. ]. MONROE.
Resster. ]6 Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
PRospEcT FOR WHEAT CROPS. Since til

PRosPEcr FOR WHEAT CRors. Since the
snow has disappeared report reaches us from
different local ties south of us that the Win
ter wheat is starting up rapidly, and gives
promise OF yielding largely unless the grass
hopper eggs, which were deposited last Fall,
should have survived the long Winter a
matter which many do not believe. 1t is
not quite late enough to determine what
effect the long Winter has had on the eggs,
but it is ardently hoped that all or nearly all
have been killed in which case the Winter
wheat crop bids fair to be large.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

CrouAcuness Unearthed.

The legislative council andcr resolu
tions for the purpose, appointed a COM
mittee of four members, consisting Of
Haley, Murry, Bulge and Poe, to i'll
vestigate the affairs Of the controller
in relation to payment for newspapers
and the public printing, This com
mittee examined papers and took
evidence in relation to these matters
and have published their repcrt, which
discloses the fact that the controller
has been in the habit of giving out
this printing to his fathor-in law at
high figures without requiring bonds
for the proper performance, and draw
ing warrants for payment on the treas
urv, and also drawing warrants for
payment of newspapers without au
thority of law, antedating thespproval
of bonds that were executed after the
meeting of the legislature, and upon
learning that investigation was to be
had and that Judge Kelly, the editor
of the Statesman, who received the
public printing, forged the name Of a
bidder ard did sundry crooked acts in
conjunction with the controller in VIC
lation of law in order to secure the
printing at high rates and thus rob the
territorial treasury. We have the
report before us and would publish it
entire as monument of shame and
disgrace to the men who in their posi-
ton have thus sought to rob the treas
ury, but have not space. We append
the leading conclusion of the commit
ee as published in their report, which
reads as follows:
"And your committee, after care
full investigation of the subject matter
submitted to them, are Of the frn
opinion that there is now, and has bcci
collision between the territorial con
troller and one Milton Kelly, his ia
ther-inlaw, for the purpose of surrup
ti'iously extracting much large
amount of money out of the territorial
: treasury for the territorial PRINTING
than said printing is worth. AM
5 your committee wish here to expires
their unqualified condemnation of tn
g acts of said controller and said Kelly.
Upon the reading of this report tn
Democrat says that members of tn
0 council spoke in terms of bitter an
scathing condemnation of the condue
! of the said controller and the sal
Kelly, among whom were Dick JOIN
son and John HALEY. The crooked
ness of Kelly is no new thing to us, a
n the public well know, but we were nc
prepared to involve Perault in sue
J. transactions, although others hav
: claimed that he would not do to tie
?. in pinch.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

CATCHING TIMBER.-A Case was heard be-
fore Judge Buck on Saturday, upon a charge
of seizing and destroying logs and poles, be-
longing to Capt Smith which was floating down
the Clearwater. The warrant charged malicious
mischief while the Judge thought the charge
was not sustained by the evidence, as the
parties seemed to take the logs and convert
them to their own use. He intirmated that
such acts might be such as to constitute lar
ceny. At any rate parties will do well to
not modest dlogsfoatindow theriver.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

There is a mooted question about
the time in which the statute of limit
ations commences to run in case of
delinquent taxes. Some claim that it
never commences to run in the matter
of taxes, while others think differently.
There shorld be test case and the
question fully settled.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

The following is the list of officers elected
in Charity Grange No. 10, P. of H, in
Grangeville for the year 1881
A. Shumway, Worthy Mastar: w. S. NJ.
Williams, overseer; j. II. Robinson, W
lecturer; III. {. Miller, W steward II. NJ.
G. Bradley, W assistant steward; Rev. w.
A. Hall, W chaplain; Geo. Schmadeke, W
treasurer; c. II. Robinson, secretary
J, G. Sebastian, W gate keeper; Miss Susie
Markham, W Pomona Miss Maggie Robin
son, W Ceres Mrs NJ. c. Pearson, W Flora;
Miss Alice Crooks, W lady assistant steward.
c. Fl. ROBINSON,
Secretary.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
CONTEST NOTICE.


Homestead entry No. $50 Robert P. Tofts..
U. s. LAND OFFICE,
Lewiston, l. T. Jan. 18th, 1881.
COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED
~ at this office by William T. Wright
against Robert p. Tufts for abandoning his
homestead entry No. esq., dated May 20, 1880,
upon the Mel sw{ and SCI Nw4 and lots and
section | tip. 81 N 4 W, in Nes Perez coun-
ty Idaho Territory with n view to the cancella.
tion of said entry; the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on tho 1ath
day of February 1881, at 10 o'clock a. M, to.
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
j. NJ. HOWE, RI. MONROE,
Register. ID Receiver.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
Consolidated Notice for Pre-
cmptl0n Proof.
DAVID PUTNAM and EDWARD A. PUTNAM
LAND OFFICE AT

Lewiston l. 7. Jan. 26 1881.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and secure final entry
thereof at the expiration of thirty days from
the date of this notice, viz: Saturday, Febru-
AIRY rs 1881 10 a, M. ut this office. David Put
nam, pre- emption d. $. No. 736 for the lots 8
and and ID swl sec. 10 tp. IS Mr. v, and
names the following as his witnesses, viz:
J. d. Martin, W. =. Hunt. j. Denny, A. Le-
land and E. A. Mcillister, al! of Lewiston P.
0. Nez Perez county I. T.
Also at the same time and place Edward A.
Putnam. (by his heir, David Putnam.) pre-
emption d. S. No. 1885 for the lots and and
| E4 Nwi sec. 30 tp. 35 Mr. 4 W, and names the
following as his witnesses, viz: j. D. Martin.
W. P. Hunt, j. Denny. A. Leland ank Il. A.
McAiiister all of Lewiston p. o. Neg Perce
county l. 7.
j NJ HOWE
100 Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

CONTRAST territorial tax of WASH
ington Territory is only 5 mills on the dol
lar while that of Idaho Territory was. up
to the meeting of the present legislature, =
mills. A bill has since passed both houses
reducing this tax to mills. We have not
yet seen its approval by the Governor, but
hope we shall.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
Notice and Request.

FSvhe undersigned was legally married to
4 Charles Packwood, at Lewiston I. T. in
1878, and he lived with me for several months
and then left for parts unknown. Since this
time have heard that he is dead, but have no
proof Of the fact. Any person knowing in case
of his death, the facts in the case, or ii living,
Of his whereabouts will please inform me By
letter or otherwise, addressed to me at Anatone
W. I.
BARBARA Z. PAckwoop.
Jan. 10 1881. IN
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

Last week J. n. Rice and a. Hovey
came down from Camas Prairie with large
quantity of wool the property of L. p.
Brown. They proceeded with their loads
on sleds as far as the Sweetwater aud
there were obliged to store the same not
being able to advance further with sleds
and then came to town on horseback.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

See list of patents.
The ground was whitened with snow this
morning.
The steamer John Gates may be expected
this eve or tomorrow morning.
A. Frederick of Grangevile is in town
on short visit.
The water is at excellent boating stage
and we look for a steamer here at any hour.
We had no Walla Walla mailon Thursday
night last.
Friday the 4th inst the sun shone brightly
for time and gave us an earnest OF Spring
Don't forget the Masquerade ball on the
ed of February. See ''al.
Coliax mail due last Wednesday did not
arrive till Thursday evening.
The late rise in Snake river at Lewiston
was about IL feet.
But one entire clear sunshine day in the
month of January at Lewiston.
The snow had mostly left the Walla
Walla valley on Saturday last.
The epizootc has appeared among the
horses in the Boise section.
Letters were received from l.. p. Brown
dated at kelton while on his way east.
The late rise in the Clearwater at Lewis
ton was about IL feet above low water mark
The Masonic concert il to be given on the
18th inst, do no not fail 70 90.
Remember the club dance is tomorrow
eve at the Masonic Hall.
Dayton is drilling military company
called the 'Erays."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10
Contest Notice.
T. j. Barringer VS.. Theodor Volkman.
q. s. LAND OFFICE,

Q. 5. land UTFIEE,
Lewiston I, T. february S'h 1881
COMPLAINT HAVING BEEN ENTERED
Z ] at this Office by Thomas j. Barringcr
qruinst Theoior Vokman for abandoning his
timber culture entry No. 225, dated Oct. 26th
1873, upon the nj swi and SIT NV? and lot 4,
soc. 10, Up. 81 n X 6 W, in Ncz Perez county, +.
T., alleging further, a failure to do the break
ing required by Law, with view to the cancel
laton OF sail eotry: tho said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this office on
The 18th day of March 1881, at 10 o'clock q.
M, to respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment,
J. N. Howe, 4. j. MONROE,
Register, IS Receiver.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

DEAD CATTLE. is reported that quite
n number of dead carcases of dead cattle are
to be found in the canyon Of Sweetwater,
but by far, not so great number as was
expected short time ago.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

MISERY LOVES CoMPANY- We notice that
several of our interior exchanges were COM
PEELED to issue upon half sheetsas well as our
selves, owing to the mpossiblity of getting a
full supply of paper during the ice blockade.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

VIM. Kettenbauch has torn down the
building on Montgomery ST., formerly used
by Andrew Roux as barber shop, and pro-
presses to erect new and substantial build
ing for other purposes in its place.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

DRowNEp.--At kelloggs Hollow between
Walla Walla and Grange City, two men
named Sheppard and Boyle Were drowned
on Wednesday of last week by the sudden
rise of the creek
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

Nez Perez Lodge No. 10, A. f. 4. NJ,
will hold regular communicG tion ut its hall
i'll Lewiston Idaho, Saturday, Feb. y,
1881, at o'clock p. m. All members arc
notified to attend. Sojourning. Brethren
are fraternally invited.
RoBr. ScLEIcHER, X. J. MONROE.
Secretary w. NJ.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

BARBER SHoP.-Aadrew Roux has built
new and commodipus building on Main
ST.. and has in operation one of the finest
shops this side of San Francisco. Hot and
cold baths. See his lad" in another col
umn.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

INSURANCE. The license terms imposed
by the legislature uponinsurancc agents does
not meet the approval by the people
of this section, and many complain of the
adjustment Of the per capita Hospital tax.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

Looks GREEN. Since the snow has left
us, the grass on the hills and table lands is
springing up rapidly and their lively green
complexion betokens that Spring has ac-
tualy come to our relief, while the bands of
stock range about with much apparent de-
light.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

DIVORCES Several divorce bills are about
to be considered by the legislature One has
passed, and notice of one has been given by
Mr.. Jeilreys, which apparently is a burlesque
upon the others.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

Mr.. LYDIA, of Marengo, had a fine
boy born to him by his wife, on the
l4th ult.- ". Independent.
Oh We feared it might be by his
mother-in-law
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

ARREsr.-Two men who 60 by the name
Of Fisher and Spangle were arrested yester-
day morning on a charge of having attempt
ed to murder Mr.. Shearman. They were
examined yesterday afternoon before Judge
Grigsby, This examination had not been
concluded as we 90 to press.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

SoCIABLE.-The ladies Of the Universalist
church will hold their next sociable at the
Masonic Hall on next Tuesday eve. Feb. 10.
Object to replcnish the church building
fund. 1t is hoped to have large company.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

Reports last Friday gave feet rise in the
Columbia at Cello and still rising, aud
large quantities of drift, logs, timber, ties
and wood in the stream.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

The court calendar of Mnltnomah county,
0gn., records 80 divorce suits. Matrimo.
NAL felicity must b. on the wane in that
section.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

LITERARY. The Society had under discus
sion the tariff question last Saturday and
decided in the negative. Next Saturday the
capital punishment question will be on the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

All bridges between this place and Walla
Walla, save one at Dayton aud one at
Waitsburg across the Toncngt have been
washed away. &
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-02-10

N0TICE.-The undersigned wishes all those
who have claims against him to come forward
and present them to A. Leland, Immediately.
A. BIrrNER.