Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1885-12-17

The w. W. Journal, says the Union,
charges Sparks wrongfully, when j: say.
Sparks affirms that from 75.:to 80 per cent
Of Che pte.emption entries iu Washington
Territory are fraudulent.
The Base Ball clubs dance that comes off
on Christmas night Is expected 10 be .
grend thing. and q general ievitation is
extended to all.
We acknowledge receipt of tickets to the
musicale on Tuesday eve, at the Methodist
church, but we were unable to attend, but
we learn that it was an entertainment of
merit and was much enjoyed by the audi
auce.
The President b reported to have sent to
the Senate about 600 appointments fdr con.
firmation which he has made during the
Interim of the sessions of the Senate. 1t is
Thought most Of these will receive confirm.
alton without opposition.
have at present larger stock than
ever before, and ask for an inspection.
No trouble to Snow goods. | have some
rare bargains in Diamonds aud Lady's
Gold Watches. c. G.. Krcss, Jewelry.
Messrs. Little and McReynslde, post.
master. and cashier Of . bank If BecatofTll.,
who had been here on subpoena Of the u s.
in the Hibbs case for several days attend.
ing court. after having given their testi.
mony left for home on Friday last.
In the Hibbs case bctlr Frank <sanahl and
Maxwell made very lengthy and able
ant, while both QuAckcnbuck adj District
Splo do ohn. -
nent speeches in behalf of the government.
The court room was crowded throughout.
Frank Hauber4s.ju down from Warrens
and gave usa ft'exdly cali lie says this is
tho first time he has visited Lewiston dur.
ing the 81 years last past and finds great
Improvements in the town. He IS inclined
to tarry with us during the winter unless
ne should determine to goto Europe on a
visit.
The President delivered a lengthy and
able message to congress at the opening.
1t is plainly expressed so that there is no
installing the views he attempts to express
to congress and che. Nation, on all important
public question. What disputed points he
discusses are discussed with fairness and
firmness.
Immense receipts Of French Goods by
each steamer for Greenburg
Gov. Squires. OF Washington Territory,
delivered quite lengthy message to the
Legislature at Olympia upon its organization
suggesting many important measures worthy
of consideration by that body. 1t is claim.
ed that Legislature is composed of good con.
sentative MATERIAL suitable to Legisate for
the interests of the territory.
dUsT REcEIvED.-Elegaat and beau
tifut designs IN Silverwarc, Rings, Lace
Pins, Watch Cases, and Chains Christ
mas goods in great variety at Post Office,
Jewelry Store.
BY mis- AXE we omitted to mention the ex.
ercises Of the dramatic society Of this city
last week. in presenting Among tn. Break
ers. to large anil intenslcy interested aud
fence. The net receipts Of the entertain.
school library. We hope this company
will appear again and do as we'll.
We have been much pleased with the
demeau"r of U. S. Districs Attorney Haw.
ley, aud U. ). Marshal Dubois during their
stay with us in the discharge of their duties
connected with the court, and their urbane
civllity among our citizens generally. They
will always lind a welcome among our peo.
pie whether rs officers Of the law or as
private citizens.
Now is the time to select Holiday
Presents. You will find the largest and
most complete stock of Watches, Clocks
Jewelry aud Silvcrware at the popular
Jewelry store of c. G. Kress, Post Office
Block. He is Offering the finest goods
ever shown in Lewiston at bottom prices.
The Democrat of the 18th copies as its
leader an article from the Inter Idaho, ad.
vocating the fourth judge and he organic
ing OF the Supreme court. Just as we said
was the game of the parties seeking to have
Judge Buck removed. The four Judges we
are not ohjectinx to, but We do not endure
the libels made by the democrats against
one Of the best judges at present On the
bench,
The Hibbs case was called on Wednes.
day OF last week and Jury empanneled
that dav, and the trial proceeded Thurs
day, aud continued till Tuesday afternoon
when under cae instructions of the court,
the case went to the jury. On Wednesday
morning tie jury came into court and
asked to be discharged stating that they
could not agree. The court ordered them
to again retire and make effort to agr E.
They returned again into court little be-
fore 3 Z. NJ. reported mot guilty" on
two of the indictments and an utter dis
agreement on the third. The prisoner was
remanded to Jail.
Gov. STEvENsoN's RErokr. are in.
debtcd 20 Gov. Stevenson for printed copy
OF his report in pamphlet form, made to
the Secretary of the Interior, which is
practical document diecrietive of Idaho and
its various mining, agriculture and bust
ness interests. accompanied with a report
of the e,itoral Superintendent of public
instructions relating to condition of the
Education al interests Of the Territory, all
of which represent these varied interests of
the Territory as fast growing to Importance
It seems to have nothing overdrawn in point
# fact. aud represents Idaho fairly and
commeuds the Territory to the attention Of
con :ress and the h-ahs Of department in
manner hot to he m,sundersto d. 1t is an
excellent document tor reference.
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Senator Eimands, has introduced
bill which provides for putting the Nor