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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-05-24

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From Hon. X. L. T. Galbraith, mem
Der of the Provincial Parliament, we
learn that the bill granted John G. Aims
worth, of California, Geo j. Ainsworth.
of Portland, and H. W. Blasdel, Of Oak
land, California, and their associates, the
right to build equip and maintain con
tinuous line of railway from the outlet OF
kootnai Lake through the Selkirk range
Of mountains to point on the Columbia
river as near as practicable to the junction
of the kootnai with the Columbia rivoI
in British Columbia, also line of stea-
mcrs suitable for passenger and freight
traffic, and other vessels upon the Column
bia river to and fro, from the point on
the Columbia river where the Columbia
and Kootnai railway from kootnai Lake
terminates, to that point on the west bank
Of the Columbia river, where Canadian
Pacific railway shall strike the said river
and cross the same near the Eagle Pass.
In consideration of the undertaking as
sumed by the company, the government
of British Columbia grants to it all alter
nate sections of land on each side of the
route, or routes, proposed to be navigated
by companys steamers and which the
railway shall pass provided the aggregate
amount of the grant shall not exceed
600 acres. This line will open to
settlement large body of rich agricul
ture and mineral lands The Columbia
and kootnai Railway and Transportation
Co own several rich galcna mines on the
eastern shore of Kootnai Lake, which
body Of water they will navigate with
their steamers, connecting this lake with
the Arrow Head Lakes by railroad 40
miles in length The Arrow Head lakes
will be navigatcd by steamers for dist
ance for over 100 miles, from which
place connection will be made with the
Canadian Pacific by rail The capital Of
this company is $J,000,000.
An English syndicate of capitalists
have also succeeded in passing bill
granting them lease of 10000 acres
of swamped and submerged lands situa-
ted between the Idaho boundary land and
Lake Kootnai, which they propose re-
claiming by building canal several miles
in length and changing the channel OF
the Kootnai river. After retaining
they will purchase the lands and throw
the same open for settlement.
| Port Moody has been definitely loca-
ted on the western terminus of the Cana
dian Transeontinental railway. A syn,
dictate will soon begin the erection OF
wharves, shops, round houses, etc, at
that point.
| Railway reserve lands are about being
thrown open to settlement and the Pro-
vineial government have employed an
Immigrant agent with view of settling
unoccupicd lands.
| Maj. Rogers of the Canadian Pacific,
now has five parties exploring, surveying
and locating the line through the Silkirk
range. The supplies for these parties
will for the present, be purchased in
Walla Walla and Portland. The road
has been definitely located via Kicking
Horse Pass, Moberly creek and Eagle
Pass.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-05-24

The East Oregoaiaa inclinos to sar-
casm. 1t says; at leaked out before Mr..
Wizards visit here, and he accordingly
thought there was no longer need Of his
concealing the matter that his main
object aud purpose in visiting the Pacific
coast was to consult with Gen. Col. p. B.
johnson and Maj. Col Gen. Parker, of
Walla Walla, and endeavor to gain their
consent to building his roads where he
wished. But we fear he viii find these
great men stubborn.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-05-24

yearly, but west of the Mississippi to the
Sierra Nevada it is mostly from II to Ii
inches. In Great Britain the average is
30 inches; in France, from 20 to u; in
Central Germany and Russia-farther
away from the coast--it is only from 8
to 20 inches but in the region of the
Airs Il is mostly from 81 to 80 inches
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-05-24

EXTENDING TIE UNION Pacific
The report comes from Salt Lake City
that Union Pacific official, who visited
that city last week, said surveys were be-
ing made for the extension of the road to
San Francisco and work would be prose-
cuted on it ut an early day, If this re-
port is reliable there will be two overland
roads through Nevada ere long.-Silrer
State,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-05-24

A Partisan lady advertises as follows:
"for sale, monkey, cat, and tive par
rots. Address Mime. ". Rue
As the lady is about to get married. she
has no further use for these animals
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-05-24

CHEAP FOR CAsH.--We offer for sale the
present dress of type and Washington No.
3 hand press, all in good order, with about
40 fonts of display letter. that upon which
the TELLkR is now printed, cheap for cash.
Our increased business patronage compels
an enlargement and power press Those
who contemplate new departures will find
here . bargain.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-05-24

Ia deciding a case sent up from the
La Grande land Office, Commissioner Nc
Farland said ''the regulations of this Of
flee, that relatives of a pre-emptor are not
competent witnesses to testify in his be-
half, has not been formally revoked, but
is not considered in force W. w. Union
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Quite A Compliment.

| On Monday afternoon last, about
4:3O o'clock, we'll filled tray of the
finest cream and cake of the season.
was sent TO the Echo Office, bv the
Ladies Committee Of the Bazaar,
who were in session at the resi-
dence of Mrs. M. A. DeLamotta. on
Orange street. 1t is useless for us
to say, that such compliment was
not appreciated in the highest; not
only by the editor, foreman, com
posltors: but the two devils, because
OF its rapid disappearance. We are
at a loss to find words to express
our thanks to those noble hearted
christian workers, in the cause of
Christ and the poor Orphans. We
will, however, acknowledge that it
was one of the best and highest ap-
preclated compliments, that has
been bestowed upon the Echo,
since its inaugurated.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Found After the Fire.

In making search through the ruins
in 1amacraw yesterday very curious
and supposed TO be very valuable iron
box was found, and large crowd col
lectcd to witness the opening, which
after considerable trouble and the use Of
an axe, was accomplished. Upon the
inside was written on parchment Gal
ways smoke Myers cigars; they are the
best and cheapest in the city, and you
can get them at 80 Whitaker street. -
AdU.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Grand Christmas Celebration at woodyliIe.

A grand Christmas entertainment will
be given at Woodville, Monday Decem'
Der oath, by the Sunday school scholars
eand members of Pilgrim church, Rev.
IzJ H. II. Sengstacke, Pastor. The pro-
grammc will consist of music, addresses,
concert, Christmas trees, brilliant illu-
iainations and the edifice hands mely
decorated. Tickets 25 cents, children
Is cents The affair promises to be one
of the grandest affairs ever witnessed at
Woodville.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

Better than that. "Then what is it9
stThey have put the Connecticut detec
tlves on my track.
! Afectation in any part of our carriag
is lighting up candle to our defects
and never fails to make us taken motto,
OF, either as wanting sense or sincerity
Locke.
A New York compositor recently
hanged himself with towel. He haC
waited patiently three years for fresh
one to come into the office piablt
enough to form knot.
Nature loves truth so well that it
hardly ever admits OF fourishing. Con-
ceit is to nature what paint is to beauty;
it is not only needless, but impairs what
it would improve.-[Pope.
pity the man who can travel from
Dan to Beersheba, and cry, tbs all bar
remand SO it is, and so is all the
world to him who will not cultivate the
fruits it offers Sterne.
Wherever our place, allotted to us by
Providence, that for us is the post of
duty. God estimates US not by the po-
sition we are in, but by the way in
which we I'll it.-[Edwards.
Somewhat 50 himself: "Can you tell
me, asked Cortland man of his tailor,
chow you came to get this coat so
tight RI ooh, yes, sir. The fact is, you
were tight when | measured you.
The head truly enlightened will pres
entity have wonderful influence in pu-
rifylng the heart, and the heart really
with goodness will much con
luce to the directing of the head. s |
Only thrice: "This is the third time !
you have called me liar, sir exclaim-
sd and excited man. "That so?" replied
he aggressor. "Unly three times? Then
fear that | have not discharged my
iuty.
Laziness grows on people it begins
n coDwebs and ends in iron chains.
The more business a man has to do the
nore he is able to accomplish, for he
earns to economlse his tlme.-- Ad
ison.
A horse baked with man the other
ay, and he sat there nine hours before
he animal moved on He was house
ainter, working by the day, and he
-ould have put i'll another hour if ne
essary.
'l tell You" said Poots, there's an
ldescribable sense of luxury in.lying III {
ed and ringing ones bell Tor valet
I ou We got a valet? exclaimed Poets t
lend. "No,' replied Poots, but I've I
ot bell" {
Real merit Of any kind cannot be con |
,aled it will be discovered and moth c
& can depreciate it but mans show q
Z it himself. 1t may not always he O
warded a. it ought; but it will al C
ays be known chesterfield. {
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
New Clothing store-A Branch
Of the Famous"

Clothing to be positively sold regardless;
of cost, and no humbug about it. On ac-
count of the panic in the Clothing trade in
New York, we have decided to stop selling
at wholesale and offer our entire stock re
gardless of cost. Finding our store en-
tlrely too small for this immense stock we
were compelled to open branch store at
l73 Congress street, in Lippman's Block,
facing the upper end of the market. Cloth,
ing Buyers are assured that no matter in
which store they buy the same fair dealing
az heretofore will be strictly adhered to,
and promise not only to sell you frst-class
goods, but cheaper than anybody in the
State, and to make assurance d1ubly sure
we will guarantee every sale made and re-
iund the money for every unsatisfactory
purchase. HYMES BROS. &CO.
Proprietors of the Famous New York
Clothing House, l40 and 173 Congress
Street
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Grand Masquerade Hop.

A grand Masquerade Hop, will
be given at Empire Hall, Tuesday
Night, December 4th, by the Silver
Light Club. The affair promises tc
he the 'hit"of the season, Tickets
25 cents each, which may be had
Of the following Committee OF
arrangements; Miss. Maxwell
Miss. Currav, Mrs.. J. Armstrong
and Miss Reed, Committee. N. M
Brown. Chrirman
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Grand Military Dress Hop

The Colquitt Blues, viii give a
grand military dress Hop, at Em-
pire hall, Monday night December
10th, for the special benefit of the
company. Arrangements has been
made for an enjoyable time. Tick
cts rs cents. Lieut.. Oscar Coles,
Sergt. r. Mccall. Cop1 W, Nj.
Smith, J. F. Wilson, W. n. d.
Reynolds, and Sergt. G. Garter,
committee, Lieut. l.. C. Edwards.
chairman.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
a Medical Wonder.

Success 10 the treatment and cure of
all diseases, depends entirely upon the
medical education. and practical ex-
perience Of the attending physician.
And secondly, his willingness to devote
time aud care on The sick, during their
illness, with these elements combined
success is sure in 90 cases out Of every
100. and in this particular. we do not
hesitate to present 70 the public our es-
teemed friend Doctor s. 6. Ginner. He
is skillful physician and surgeon, and
a friend Of our people His office is at
No % President street
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Eleemosynary Association.

SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE MUTUAL
ELEEMoSYNARY ASSOCIATION OF
SAVANNAH GA. OFFICE OF THE
SUPREME SECRETARY.
SAVANNAH, Nov. "a, 1888.
A meeting of the Association for the
collection of the tenth (10th) assest
ment, for the benefit of Edmund Bran
ham, deceased, will be held at Delmon-
leo hall, Huntingdon street, Monday
evening next, at s, o'clock and every
Monday evening thereafter until further
notice
By order of the Council
Attest: G. Fl. EBBs.
Supreme Secretary.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Fish For Everybody and ANYBODY.

When you wish nice fresh fish and
oysters, at prices to suit the times; and
at any hour during the day, call at
FEe2fneis Err J. Byrd's, No. 181 Bay lane,
Fresh fish is being received daily from
Fort Pulaski and Cedar Keys. The pat
ronage of the public is earnestly soIici-
ted. Country orders will receive prompt
attention
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

Messrs. P. Henry, John Thompson
Geo. Wilkey and W. Evens, will give a
grand holiday hop, at Empire hall, Mon
day night, December 3rd. All the dudes
will be on hand, and the proprietors in
tend to make 1t the hit of the season.
Tickets 90 cents each.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02


Total expenses of the Bazaar 1s7 &c
Total amount realized s44O.O
The ladi feel grcatful 70 many kind
friends wno has so materially aided
them by donation and otherwise in
making the entertainment a success. To
all Of whom they return thanks. They
desire however to make special mention
Of the following names Mr.. S. P.
Hamilton for reduction of $500 on
the price of the watch, Mr. VIM. NJ. F.
Forester, Richmond, Va, for reduc-
ton of $500 on the regalia, Mrs. Sarah
Jane Kales for a donation of one pair
handsome mats, Mr.. John A. Douglass,
for donation of tin wash set, and the
WEEKLY Echo, for numerous favors
The Pastor, officers, and Members of
the lst A. b. church for the use of
the lecture room Of the church. Hon.
j. H Deveaux, for courtesies, Mrs.
Sarah Ann baltimore, of New York for
the donation of a case of Toys.
NJ. A. DELAMoTTA,
Directress
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Grand Neck-TIe and Apron Festival.

A grand Neck-tie and Apron
Festival, will be given by Solomon
Lodge, No. 81, l, Q. G. T., Mon
day Night, Dec. Sd, at Sturtevant
Hall, Liberty street, for the pur.
pose of raising funds to assist a
large number of its members who
were burned out by the late Yam
acraw fire. Tickets 10 cents. M.
Williams, Mrs. P. Linder, Mrs. L.
Giles, Miss E. NJ. Myers, Miss E,
Collins and M. Monroe, Committee
G. E. Hutson, Chairman.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Fourth Anniversary,

The "Independent Bonds Of
Love- society, will celebrate their
fourth anniversary at the Savannah
Light Infantry ball, Wednesday
night, December 18th. The affair
is to be made one of the most en-
ioyable of the season. J. McCombs,
President, w. w. Walthour. Secre.
tary.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

Satire is a sort Of glass, wherein be
holders generally discover everybody $
face but their own which is the chief
reason for that kind of reception it
meets in the world, and that so very
few are offended with it.-TSwift.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Benefit Concert and Festival.

A grand benefit concert and
festival, will be given at Chatham
new hall, Tuesday night, December
4th, by committee of ladies, of
Asbury NJ, E. church. The enter
taiument will be an enjoyable affair
and it is earnestly hoped the same
will be largely attended. Tickets
only Is cents each.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

Purge out the lurking distemper that
undermines health, and the constitution
al vigor will return. Those who suffer
from an enfeebled and disordered state
Of the system, should take Ayers SarSa-
parilla to cleanse the blood. and restore
vitality.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

How often do we hear of the sudden
fatal termination of case of Group,
when the young life might have been
saved BY the prompt use of Ayers
Cherry Pectoral Be wise in time, and
keep bottle Of it on hand. ready for
Instant use.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
THE LADIES BAZAAR.
Report Of the Committee

The ladies who gave the Bazaar for
the benefit of the Orphan Home desires
for the information of the public who
so generously contributed to the success
OF the undertaking the following state.
ment Of the receipts and expenditures,
and also the net proceeds to be turned
over tor the benefit of the Hnme
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Combination Billiard ard Pool
Tabia-for Cata------

A frst-class Billiard aud Pool Table
with all the necessary attachments, ca,
be purchased cheap at private sale. by
applying Immediately to Charles Bell
5. W. corner Of Ann and Orange SITS.
Savannah. As this is a rear bargain
parties desiring to purchase, must not
delay. Call on. or address as is stated
above.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

Compliments of coneratulation are al
ways kindly taken, and cost one nothing
but pen, ink and paper. | consider
them as draughts upon good breeding,
where the exchange is always greatly in
favor of the drawer Chesterfield.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

A tramp reached into the pantry
window Of an out-of-town house the
! other night and tried to steal a pound of
butter, but it was SO strong that it drew
him in and whistled for the dog The
tramp vows that he will never tackle
any more country butter.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

There are no bette cosmetics than a
severe temperance and purity, modesty
and humility, gracious temper and
calmness of spirit, and there is no true
beauty without the signatures of these
graces 10 the very countenance - Ray.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Boots and Shoes.
AT THE OLD RELIABLE HOUSE OF
p. ?URBERDY
1875 1roughfon Street,

Between Bull and Whitaker.
Those wishing good reliable Boots
and Shoes, will do well to give me call
before purchasing elsewhere, as they
can depend on fair dealing and courte-
GUS treatment. It's we'll known to the
trade that keep the best goods the
market of the States affords. Amongst
some of the lines keep the celebrated
work of Miller Nc Cullough, and Ober
hand gents sewed; Chas Heiser; Burt &
Packard. Having the exclusive sale of
those goocs no advantage will be taken.
/ also keep a full line of Ladies', Misses,
and Children's Boots of E. G. Rurt, New
York, Laird, Schober & Mitchell, Phila-
delphia. A full line of Rochester Work
Zeigler Bros, always on hand A full
line of the famous Bay State Shoes.
Thankful for many years patronage
| ask continuance of the same.
E.OHagen and W. T. Farrell will be
always happy to wait on their friends
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

Saved Saved n cried murderer,
dancing around stump and joyfully
faurishing paper. "How so asked
a companion 10 crime Has an innocent
man been arrested for your deed p
Better than that" Have the author
ities Withdrawn the offered reward ~
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

NO, said the tramp, II never meant
to come here again. was heading for
town 1orJy- -r.iloS north Of here. but |
shaped my course by railway map got
AZ tlre depot" They concluded that his
excuse was good one and let him go.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
a NEW SHAVING SALOON.

| take pleasure in announcing to my
friends and the public generally, that
have opened first. class Shaving Saloon
corner Montgomery and Broughton
street lane, where will be pleased to
have your patronago.
A. II. GAsToN, Proprietor.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Reduced His Price.

MR.. j. JEFFERSON, the popular
ard weil-known tonsoriai artist at No.
So Whitaker street, has reduced his
price. Shaving reduced from ID to 10
cents. Shampooing 20 cents. Other
work proportionately. The patronage
d the public is earnestly solicited. See
his advertisement on the forth page OF
The Echo.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

The talk ls that L., Flled carries the Iarg'
est and best selected stock of Gents Furnish
ing goods.
For Underwear, go to L. Fried.
TO be convinced call and see l.. Fried in
regard to what he advertises.
The cry is go to L. Fried for Shirts, Col
lars and Cuffs.
Call for the Elephant Overalls at L. Fried.'
Overalls, warranted not to rip, at L.
Frieds.
For Ties, Scarfs, Collars and Cuffs, call a
l. Frie6s.
L. Fried has opened dandy line of Ties
and Scarfs.
By calling,on L. Fried you will be con-
WINGED in two or three dealings how much
Won will have liz the future as to your for
mer prices.
There is no doubt that L. Fried is the
Leader ofLow Prices in regard to what he
advertises.
Ifyou want good value for your money
in Shirts, Collars and Cutfs, l.. Fried is the
place.
Try L. Fried for good fitting Shirt.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

A mao should never be ashamed to
own he has been in the wrong. which
IL but saying. in other words, that he is
wiser to-day than he was yesterday. ~
Pope.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Sowing Machines For Everybody.

sewing WachInes For EVerYbodY.
When you want good sewing ma
chine OF any style or make, at prices to
suit the times, call on Messrs. Joyce &
Hunt, at l21 Broughton street, near
Bull. Read the new advertisement in
another column Of the ECHo to-day.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

Tba essence Of cverY by gone pain is,
indeed. not mach ID NJ ry as il is the
prophecy which 1t holds within itself of
a possible future like it.-[George Eliot.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
a Few Stray Items Boiled
Down.

Down.
Send us your printing.
Buy the Echo regularly
Read our new advertisements care
fully to-day
| Read Messrs. A. R. Altmayer 4 Cos.
new advertisement in the Echo to-day
Mr.. j. Hart's new East Side store
advertisement, will appear in the Echo
next week
1t will pay you to read the Echo
regularly and encourage your friends
to do likewise.
Henry Miller, the popular Barnard
! street grocer, has an immense stock of
fine groceries cheap.
Please kindly prepare to meet our
subscription collector, and newspaper
canvasser tomorrow.
Don't forgeC the ECHO Office, No. 3
Jefferson street, corner of Bay lane,
when you wish some printing done
Myerson sells a $500 Kid Button
Shoe for go Read the new advertise
ment at the bottom of this column.
Buy your groceries and provisions
from Henry Miller, the popular and
we'll known grocer, at 21 Barnard
street
The Colquitt Blues are preparing to
give u grand entertainment Read the
notice in another column Of the Echo
to-day.
Special attention is called to Mr.. NJ.
Sternbergs, s, new advertisement, which
appears in another column of the Echo
to-day.
Have you seen the dude if not
read Messrs. Chas Logan & Cos, new |
advertisement in another column of the
Echo to-day. 1t will pay you to do so,
and give them a call.
The advice of our friends mus: be at
ended to with judicious reserve; we
must not give ourselves up to it and
)llndly follow their determination. right
'r wrOng.-T Charron
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Scandal.

Scandal.
"What do you think ,"
I'm sure don't know 4"
"Don't tell anybodyp
"Oh no Oh no -
''Sombody told me,
That someone else said
That so and So told them
You won't tell what l said ."
''0h no! won't tell
What is il Oh dear.
The way that you tel ss,
Is really queer "
Oh yes But have patience,
I'll tell you in time
But have to make it
All fit into rhyme
Now don't tell anybody
Because if you do
My secrets, the next ii ne,
I'll not tell to you
II didn't tell yon, ,dia p"
"You guessed it, didn't you ?"
Guessed what ;"
'Why, that nEy paps
Bought anice new snit ana hat &om
APPEL BROS, Clothers and Hatters, l6S congress
street. Savannah. Georgia.
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
- RSs3 Exassggzs III
TRUNK LOST.

MRS. SARAH BOX. former resident of Mil
street. lost large Black Trunk containing Jewelry
and Clothing, during the recent fire in iamacraw.
reward IS offered for the same. Apply on Mar
garrett street, second door from Lumber south side
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02
Masonic Meetings.

he Workman s and Trades Loan Asso-
citation. few more Shares in this Ass0,ia~
ton can yet be had by making early application 20
JOHN s HA1NES, Treasurer, or to J. l.. WHATLg
Secretary lis Bryan street
Savannah weekly echo., 1883-12-02

2l0 Brougton Street. near West Broad
Ladies and Gents Clothing Dyed
and cleaned in the best manner. Gents
Clothing a speciality. Orders left at
above number will receive prompt at
tention.