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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-06-30
CDRRE EsPONDENCE.

EDITOR TELLER:-The Mount Pleas,
ant Baptist Association met at Mos.
COW, Idaho, on the 18th Of June, 1881,
with about 4) delegates and many Wis
itors in attendance.
Nineteen churches with total
membership of 450 are within the
bounds Of the Association, which in
cludes Northern Idaho, Eastern Wash.
ington aad North Elstern Oregon. In
the absence of the moderator. Rev. d.
J. Pierc :, Of Walla Walla, was called
TO the chair.
Rev. A. M. Russell, of Dayton,
preached the introductory sermon at
| | u. m. Letters were read from the
different churches, showing a scner-
ally healthy growth the past year.
Rev. S E. Stearns was duly elected
moderator, and Rev. A. NJ Russell
clerk.
At 4 p. M, Rev. d. p Brooks
of Huntsville, preached the funeral
sermon Of Mr.. NJ Montgomery.
Rev. d. w. Britt preached on Sat
u,day at | a. m. The rest Of the
day was devoted to the reports of com
mittces and home missions, education,
literature, Sunday schools and discus
sions on the same,
Pledges were received for the home
mission work amounting to Si0l IS
This will bring at least $1,000 on tc
this hrld the coming year for minis
terial support. The Home Mission
Board of New York having pledged t.
give us two dollars for every dolla
raised on the field Pledges for Nc
Minnville college building were als'
taken amounting to S2l5.
Sunday morning Rev. D. j. Pierre
preached a missionary sermon to tn
largest audience ever assembled in Mos
COW. In the afternoon the woman
mission circle held pleasant meeting
: followed by sermon from Rev. G
w. CLANCY. Rev. d. J. Picrc
preached again in the evening.
During the session of the meeting
the Baptist churches north Of Snak
river & in numher) were dismisse,
from the Mount Pleasant Association
and formed new organization to b
known as the Palouso Baptist Associa
ton. The new association eettc'
! Rev. S. T. Stelrns moderator ant
Rev. S. W. Bcaven, clerk.
Colf.x was selected as the place G
meeting for next annual session, Jul
; 1882.
About 25 per cent, of ,hc member
ship of the new organization has bee
received the past year, principally b
baptism.
We had a good meeting and we bc
lievc that the cause dear to every Bay
. tist heart has received an impetus tina
will be ,pcrcep,ibly felt before tn
close of the associational year.
A DELEGATE
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-06-30
EXAMINATION FOR MURDER,

The case Of the Territory vs. J. w.
Oilield, charged with the murder of
Matthew Montgomery, was called in
Justice Pomeroy's court in this town,
on Wednesday, June Is, 1881, at 10
o'clock a. M, but in absence of wit
nesses and attorneys vas adjourned
till 10 o'clock the next day. Thurs
day June l6, court was called but ad.
journed till | o'clock p. m., owing to
counsel not being ready to proceed
with trial. At l o'clock p. IN. court
was convened, and both parties being
ready Z. T. Wilson was appointed
commissioner to take the testimony in
writing and the case was called, and
complaint read; whereupon Homer
Bounds was called upon the witness
stand, and testified to having wit
messed the killing. David Bounds
and Mr.. Pettijohn next testified sub
stantially to what Homer Bounds had
sworn. The examination of these Wit
nesses in direct and cross-examination,
consumed the three sessions Of court
held on Thursday.
On Friday court convened at 8
o'clock a. m, Justice Pomoroy and as
sociate Wills on the bench. Henry
Trimble and Mr.. McEvoy gave their
testimony, which closed the exam;na-
ton of witnesses for the prosecution.
j. W. Offield was CALLED and testi-
fed in his own behalf. This was the
first V itness for the defense and closed
the | bors of the day.
On Saturday morning and early af-
terno il two boys of Offield's and and
one of Mr.. L. D. ellis and Gill him
self, ,. testified in behalf of the defen-
dant.
In the afternoon the attorneys for
the prosecution and defense made
their arguments and submitted the
case to court; aud dismissed al from
the room, made up their rendering,
called the prosecution and deferea
back, and pronounced the psisonsr. J:
w. OAield, as having only oolbuittsd
r. L in sslf-desense. Inaeps ssdsnt.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-06-30
ALONZO LELAND. CHAS.. T. LELAND.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS n lind
FROM LEWISTON, I. T.

To and from Wala Walla and intermediate
points. Leaves daily, Sundays excepted,) at
6, A. NJ. Arrives daily, Sundays excepted }
at 7, =. NJ.
To and from Mt. Idaho, Florence, Warrcns,
Elk City and Slate Greek. Leaves dlily
(Sundays excepted) at 3 A. NJ, arrives at P. NJ
To and from Pine Grove and intermediate
points. Leaves MONDAYS, Wednesdays ana
Fridays at 6, A. NJ. Arrives Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturday at I, ?. NJ.
To and from Pierce City. Leaves Mondays
at Z. 4. NJ. Arrive Saturdays at 5, =. NJ.
To and from Colfax. Leaves TUESDAYS,
Thursdays and Saturdays at 4. NJ. Arrives
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays at I. =, NJ.
To and from Walowa. Leaves Monlays,
Wednesdays and Fridays. arrives Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays
Waha-Leaves Tuesdays anu arrives Wednes-
days.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1881-06-30
NUMBER 3s.

condition under its present manage
ment. Mr.. A. J. Frye is the teacher
that is learning the young idea. how
to shoot.
The funeral of Mr.. Matthew Mont
gomery was preached in the baptist
church last Sabbath by the Rev. d. J.
Pierce of Walla Walla.
Our county assessor H. w. Howard
was with us a few days last week, he
had his brother Charles deputised ~
assistant assessor to assist him in his
labor and in company they departed
last Monday for the Potlatch country
to assess the people living in that part
OF the country. They are both ener.
getic and alive to the interests Of Nes
Perce county.
With these few remarks will close
for this inn. Dixie.
MVSCoW. l. A.y Juuo IL.
EDITOR TELLER Just now in Mos
COW and vicinity, mining is the main
topic of interest, and the number of our
prospective ,ich men is exceedingly
great. And, besides. everybody un-
derstands that our cognomen OF para
disc Valley" is derived fully as much
from the Angelic character Of our peo-
pie as from the Heavenly features Of
our country; and vast numbers are
ilocking in from Lewiston, Colfax and
other places, to take advantage Of our
goodness and receive the wealth We
are prepared to give them.
Mr.. Rowland, some weeks since, al.
lowed the fact to leak out that his Ia
bors for the past two years on his
quartz lead, had not been without good
result, and that he had now q we'll de-
fined ledge that would assay from 800
to $400 to the ton, and had the symp.
toms Of being extensive as well as rich.
Of course our people are good, but they
nevertheless realize that plenty Of
money would enable them to benefit
their fellow-men much more thar. they
could do on small means; and the
preparations for developing new ledgcs
and extracting the ore were soon made
both large and plentiful. The final
result is Of course somewha. matter
of time, but we are not so foolish a. to
anticipate evil. | will not venture to
give names, because they are too nu-
merous to name them all, and l know
the TELLER always aims at being an
impartial sheet
And We have some news besides
mines and mining We get new citi.
zens each day, and every few days
some one or more Of them opens up q
new business. Messrs. Mcconnell l.
Hinman have started an extensive
establishment to furnish general mer.
chsndise; Dr. Cheadle is going to cure
5 the sick, and Mr.. Tory will keep ou,
| faces clean and trim our hair down to
Legitimate length. (Mr. TORY is q
barber.) SCRIBE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
Temperance Matters.

A pleasant incident took place at the meeting OF
Friendship Division, Sons Of temperance, last
night in the presentation to Mr.. James Z. Thomp-
son. of the Patent Ohice, OF an elegant Sons of Tenn
perance jewel. Mr.. Thompson was tho most for
midable competitor of Mr.. L. II. Julien, the win
Friendship Division, and 1t was determined by his
friends that he should not be entirely len, and so
last night 7. q. W. p. Mitchell made the presenta-
ton in brief speech, filed with bright and witty
sallies. Mr.. Thompson happily responded, ex-
pressing his thanks.
Equal Division Sons Of Temperance, at It's ses-
sionlas night, decided to change It's location on
hall at tho southwest corner of Twentieth street
and Pennsylvania avenue. The night OF meeting
will also DO changed from Friday to Tuesday.
The meeting last night was characterized by sin
gular harmony, and degree of earnestness was
shown by the members which promises good sue
cess In their new departure. This Division is one
of the oldest in the District, and many men now
date their upward progress to the fostering care Of
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Is a.
earnestly prosecuting the work of Gospel temper.
ance and reform as ever II has been In the history
of Its organization. Since the national convention
so fully and favOrably reported In the columns o
the city papers. scores OF Christian ladies hav,
Hope,'1 Young Womens Unions" and auxiliar,
societies have been formed In many churches
where the ladies have been cordially invited by
| the pastors. Recently promising society o
| forty five members was organized In Foundry
| Church, Mrs. Bishop Andrews Identifying herscl
| actively with 1t. The Gospel meeting held ever,
| Sunday in Masonic Temple Is one Of deep interest
meeting tomorrow will be exceptionally attrac
|
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

The meeting of the Unity Club last evening was
at the residence of Mr. Kate L. Bruce, 400 X
street. The elegant and spacious parlors were
filled with a brilliant audience, comprising many
of our best known literary and musical amateurs.
After social reunion the following programme
was most effectively rendered: Essay, Hon. Ho-
ratio King Vctorio;" piano solo. Miss Ella Bates,
"Theme and Variations" Beethoven; Mrs. NJ. A..
Naylor reciIcd " The Jiners;" Miss Eva Mills sang
" The Bend of the River" and by request, "The
Cows Are In the Corn; Miss Ella Bates piano solo,
NOcturn- Ravina; Professor Edward @. Townsend
rcciiud /" a Pint With Old Pele;" Professor Whip.
Pile sang "lf Were Knight" Professor Townsend
gave "Mr. WadsOe's Experience OF housekeeping"
Among those present were Hon. Judge Arthur
Macarthur, Hon. II. s. Neal, of Ohio; Mrs. Neal,
Hon. C. II. Reid, Professor e. Richards, Colonel l.
G. Tichenor and wife, Mrs. Horatio King, Mrs. DR.
Thomas Robinson, Judge Edmonds, Colonel w
II. Chase, Professor and Mrs Cleveland Able. Mr.
ana Mrs. 7. f. Rogers Mr.. and Mrs. Macias, Mrs
Nealy, Mr. and Mrs. John g. Mills, Mrs. L. j
Whipple wife, and sister, Mrs. Josie Logan, o.
Boston; Judge Hayden. Mrs. Naylor, Mrs, G, Mills
Miss Eva Mills, Professor Townsend, Professor
Musaelis, Mr.. and Mrs. II. O. Rabbit, Mrs. l. r
Morell. Professor lie Brun. Miss Sue G.. Hickey
Professor Terrell, John p Lawrence, and Mr.. Rob
| ert Bruce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
Cbr,s,Iani,y mad Inaae,ity.

To the EdltOr OF
We have heard great deal lately of the pern-
cous effect of inideiity on the Republican party.
But we believe that Christianity, as taught at the
present day, has had more 10 do toward demoral-
lZing the party than anything else. IL teaches,
no matter what crimo we may cOmmit-rob, lie,
steal, or even murder--if we are sorry aiterward
and believe In the atonement, we are saved.
Charles Guiteau, the miserable assassin, is strk-
Ing illustration Of this BELIEF On the other hand,
no matter how good, how pure or how moral We
may be, unless we believe IN the efficacy OF the
not, We are doomed TO eternal punish
ment. Such doctrines must have a democrat
TIh esS again. Jehovah saws: JACOB have loved
and Esau have hated" even before they were
conceived IN their mothers womb. Who can be-
ieye the Maker Of this vast universe TO be che
they were not drilled Into II from infancy to man.
hood and womanhood. The sooner the laborng
classes are freed from mental bondage the sooner
they viii rid the drones from the great hive OF in
dustry, for they sip the honey while the people
starve. The people must be organized and edn.
how can that be donoH the laboring man has no
time for that; his weekly pay will hardly make
both ends meet; he has no means TO buy books,
Is a way TO do everything IL you can find
II out 1 would send lecturers over the
country, organize them and educate them through
lectures, teach them 10 think and reason for them
selves. They have time for that kind Of instruc-
ton on Sunday what" thunders a voice from
The pulpit Are YOU going TO- arTaiEn T The Great
objectionable sin. The devil puts that In your
head don't listen to It, or he win have you, body
an a spu thai thew are responsbe oSIS for tbsT
actions and not their beliefs or opinions, as the
preachers would have them believe. Some one in
d late number Of the American Register asks tho
question, "why Northumberland, started nearly
five hundred years later than Christianity, had
outstriped II nearly two to oneY" II the writer
had heard the pernlcious dogmas rung out from
the pulpit in his early years as we have he would
not now ask that question. MoRALIsT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

This society gave its second concert at Falls
Church, Va, In the Columbia Baptist Church, on
"Wednesday evening, and while the audience, ow-
ing to the inclement weather, was not SO large as
at the t concert, IL fully equaled that In intetli
gence and appreciation. The society, numbering
twenty, were conveyed 10 Falls Church In closed
carriages, and on their arrival found a bountiful
supper, TO which they did ample Justice The
concert programme, which consisted OF solos by
Mrs Bradford, Misses Kate Ellis, A. McMurray, and
Messrs. W. H. Harmer and l.. ]. Myers, duet by
Misses u. and IL. Domer, double qunrtette by
Misses L. and s, Stokes McNary, aud VanNatta,
and Messrs Mcfarland, Casting, Macarthur, and
HaTmer, trio oy the Misses Domer and
Mr.. Harmer, and five choruses by the full strength
OF the society was very, warmly received, all the
solos being redemanded with u persistency that
would take 10 refusal At the close Of the concert
the members were taken In charge by Mesdames
Berry, Bartlett, Gather, Graham, Galpin. Everett
Sleeve, and Wheeler, and treated with that hospi-
tality for which Virginia is famous all the world
over The society returned to the city Thursday
morning. The unqualified success of the concert
due 10 the efforts of the able and efficient con
ducor, Mr.. L. L. Tracy, assisted by Mr.. L. l. shope
as pianist
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
FANcrEs OF FASHION.


-Shlrring Is out of favor.
Fans Of medium size
Wells are not worn with pol,es
Opera cioalSs are of MORE plush
thrown n,rs aro ros,or.d,o o,vor
rho ,,ora Z, ,,,,,,,,a :, -, .ha,,,
p,aa,. -. ' -.
ya,1,., - ~ = -
''" N'i''' supe''ouo 'qu'''o V"s',
lays 'o' cirrus nie i''''ue " p'us"'
Kramer costumes are seen on futh avenue
bangs must not extend across the temples
-Scrap-baskets are shaped like antique vases
-sofa pillows OF plush are labeled Lean on mo-"
Mother Hubbard dolls nre tho favorite this year.
Feather fans have butterflies and beesupon them.
--preos, c.a,hors r,,ol o.,rch ,,ns cor ANAL hon.
no,a ''' i'''''' i''' ''''''' "P' W. " WI"
Npo,ono,so. ,,,,,o,, h,uohod Nm oro mast. q, mas,
cos,rn,oa '''' W w. F ~ ~
far hracaia,s 'N''' WIN '''S' ''' 80 wv '''~F
So ...',-.,,-. ,.--,--,..,, ,., -
-New emoIoiuereu spiasnerS are mounIeu on
s,' 49, 'o s,".,-,.- -,-,.-- ~ -,
o,,.o., ,' on''.e'"e ""''"e' ioi '"opP'"s o
'''seh W "'u'es
al. new Orlentai lace mas the long st'enes Oh
mum e"ioroioeiy
Ladies' rings have the stones set around the finger
''''e"u " iens'n"ise
-lhmDournes decorated with hand painting are
useu 'or ooh-oon boxes
Diamond collar buttons are preferred 10 brooches
for ladies' linen collars.
The absence of all evelry Il consldered in better
taste than nm abundance oft
pi,ab ,i,,,ss er m IN, al hooo,so ,,,ov oro
,iybt ma a,n,os, ~ go, aa ~ a., '>N IVY NV
,....-s..',.," -
w" W WIG riooon WIN lons enus nn"B"B w
''''u 70 "uu'o 10 'he caps Vi nurses
Satin fronts Of dresses in honeycomb pattern,
with n bead at each corner OF the design.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24

There were no liquor licenses Issued yesterday
and there will not be any more acted upon until
The employees of the District buildings will
| probably have holiday from to-day at twelve
The following persons have been appointed. at
the request Of the Secretary of the INTERIOR spe
GSi POLICEMEN Of that peI9rment for one year
| Laughlin. licutcnants; Daniel Hopkins. John J..
Beatty. Julius Gosch Casper, A. Weber. Jerome Y.
| Daudelet william Hunt, Maurice U'Brien, George
| c. Johnston and James Brennan, privates.
| Chief Justice Carter yesterday called upon the
Commissioners, and proposed several alterations
| to tho plans for the south frontage of the City
| Hall, with view 10 increasing the beauty Of the
ednce, which will be considered by the Commits.
sioners aud referred to the architect for his con-
The proposition of Chief Cronln, that proprletors
OF store. houses, factories. large buildings, and
PEELED to furnish the doors and windows of these
establishments with FIRE proof metal shutters, has
been considered by the Commissioners aud re-
| ferrcd to the Inspector of Buildings to report
whether any precedent can be found for inserting
i such clause in the building regulations. MIR.
from the building regulations H of Of Phiiadeiphis
New York, and Boston, compelling this precaution
Tho special assessment division has completed
the revision OF assessments against alleys ~
Tax-lien certificates have been issued by the
chief OF the special assessment division on the fol-
G. street, square 25S Thirteenth street; square 2S6
Thirteenth street; square 466, street; square Go
uTccu StTcet, beOEkttOWn.
Building Inspector Entwisle, In answer to the
communication Of the Hon. J. d. McDill in rela.
ton to the claim of Mr.. Alfred Richards referred
to him by the District Commissioners, reports thai
the contract for the erection of the public schoo
building, known AZ the Peabody" was signed
by James G.. Naylor, as contractor, and ALFRED
Richards aud Thomas Lewis bondsmen, October
IL, 1879. The contractor failed In business on tn,
22d of tho same month, which caused suspension
of work on the building. The surely, Mr.
Richards, on or about The 9Th Of the fol
lowing month resumed work upon tn,
building, and continued 1t until completed
There was no delay ON the part Of the Dls.ric
In any particu or or at any point after the con
tract was signed. He states that he is satisfied
that Mr.. Richards, In completing the building
has lost the.amount he claims, and he Che in
spector) had placed his loss ut $1,000: but he doe
not think the loss was caused by the advance II
material, but In the contract being taken too low
The Building Inspector says Mr.. Richards shout,
base his claim on the facts, trusting to the homo
ofleglslators and to justice and equity. The Com
missioners are favorable TO the allowance of tn
claim, MS Mr. Richards performed the contrac
promptly, and to the strict letter Of its terms.
.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
THE PROBATE COURT,
Large Bntch OF wits Placed on FIIe ",
terdny.

.---..-
The Will of Eleanor @. Gillet was yesterday
placed on file. She bequeaths to Mrs Elizabeth
II. McCloary her double mourning shawl and oil
the household furniture except the Madison chair
which Is devised to Reginald Fendal To Mrs
Josephine stoddard her watch, camel hair shawl
aud 800. To Mrs. Jane +. Montgomery, $500. To
Lille Hnzelton her gold watch and chain and
gold cross. After number ofother similar be-
quests the Will bequeaths the rest and residue
Of the personal estate to Reginald Fendall, and
John ID. Coughlan as administrator to hold for
the benefit of her grandson Ransome H.. Glllet.
The bond Is $4,000. Reginald Fendall admins
The will Of william b. Klbbey placed en- file
yesterday, bequeeths to his granddaughter, Bessie
Insurance Company, Of this city, and 100 shares Of
the stock of the Franklin Insurance Company, of
this city. All his estate and property, real per-
sonal, and mixed, to Joseph III. Keiman, of Balu-
more, and John r. franklin, of this city, In trust,
His wife Is TO enjoy all the incomes from his estate
the property to 70 TO Bessie j Kibbey Atthe death
ofthe granddaughter the trustees are TO reserve the
collection of the rents and protect the same
for her children, II there be any, until they
are twenty-one years Of age, when Il will be d.
vided between them. In case she dies without
issue, then the executors will keep the property
grandson OF the deceased and In case Of his death
without issue, for John ID. Kibbey and his heirs.
Two years AFTER the death of Mrs. Sarah a Kbbey
Kib6ey, and one year later Is, 900 to John D. Kib.
hey. On the 9th OF November, 1881, codlcl was
nnNue IN Wnlcn IOt ", bcClellnnus SUBDIVISION o!
lots and 3, square 322, purchased after the will
was drawn, was bequeathed TO the wife. The bond
ofthe executors Is fixed nj $4,000.
The will OF the late Lambert Tree makes the fol-
lowing requests; Charles NJ Tree, gold watch
and chain Lambert Tree, jr., gold headed cane
Arthur n. Tree, seal ring; Ellen Il. Tree silver.
ware, household furniture, and bonds also lot on
| southwest corner of Twelfth street and New York
avenue. All the rest Of the estate is to be divided
equally between the children.
Mary A. Boyd, in her will, directs George II
Boyd. her son. TO take charge of the whole estate
and hold the same for the benefit OF himself ant
the other children.
Thewill of Charles L. Alexander Is very brief
and leaves all Of the property to the widow, and
at her death, to Eugene ]. Alexander, brother o
the deceased now residing In London.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-12-24
Nos 90 ne Forgotten.

Heads of Departments, superintendent Of
pubic buildings, and commandments Of ndpy-ydrds,
de-, should keep In rie1c he lao Of he land as laid
dorm IN the Revised Statutes, Sec. 1854. 10 tvt:
SIC. 1854 Persons hOnOrdbiy discharged IRON, TIC
military ndrdi service bv reason Of disability result
I'M IRON, rounds sickness incurred IN the Tine ~
duty, SHAH be preferred for appointments 10 cuii
oDces propided they found 10 possess the b,lsness
Ties Of such Offices.
The merit section Is nH mandatory In is character
bat is good recommendation thai ough 10 be kept in
pie,0 By oil good citi=eps
SEC. 1885. In grateful recognition Of he services
sacrifices, and stperfn0s Of persons horOrdbty dis
charged Prom the military and naval service Of N,
coul,y By reason Of rounds disease, the expiration
Of Terms ~ eiLLstnet Is respectfully rtcomrle7dedtt
bankers, merchants, manufacturers mechsnics Jdrln
trs and persons engaged IN fndsfrdt pursuits to Div
them The preference FOR appointments 70 reHMierdtiU
sftudtiOns and tnuIOyineIl{s.