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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25
Notice to Contractors.

Office Of the County Commissioners Of Nez
Perce county, l. T.
SEALED proposals will DO received up to
IL o'clock NJ on the 9th day Of May, 1889,
for the construction Of = one story brick
county Jail building In Lewiston, I. T., in
accordance with plans and specifications now
ON file in this Office. X. p. MupGs, Clerk.
Lewiston, I. T., April %. 1889. 3O5w
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NEW TO-DAY.
NOTICE FOR PRE- EMPTIoN PROOF
4 A A. IL q N a m

LAND OFFICE AT
Lewiston, Idaho, Apri; %. 1889.
NJ office 10 hereby given that the following
N named settler has filed notice Of his in
tention to make final proof ia support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made at
this Office on May 81, 1899, viz Charles A.
Leeper DIS 1924, for the 81 swA sec q tip 3,
r5w b N. lie names the following Wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz Elmer G.
Rigby, William Eakin, Harry Dowd and
Henry Crawford all Of Lewistsn, Idaho.
Any person who desires to protest agains,
the allowance Of such proof. OF who knows Of
any substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department, why
such proof should not be allowed, will b
given an opportunity at the above mentioned
time end place to cross examine the witnesse.
Of sail claimant. and to offer evidence il
rebuttal Of that submitted by claimant.
FRANCIS f. PATTERSON,
30 ReUtetor
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25
NOTICE ROk HOMESTEAD PROOF.
HENRY X. FOUNTAIN-hd 500.
LAND OFFICE AT

Lewiston, /. i. March 10, 1857.
NJ Office Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE
IN following named settler has fled nstiss
Of his intention to make Anal proof in support
Of his claim and that said proof viii b naAs
1t this ofhoe. on April 20, 1859. Wis: 1easy
K. Foustsiu for the avA - 81 tp IS = ~,
B. n. He mares the following witnesses =
prove his continuous residence upsn. and sglA-
tivatisn Of said land. Wis: Jesl d. Nartin..
Jacob l., Goodnight. jobs Dsnsy aad JsAAa
Pointing al Of Lewiston, idaho.
Any person who desires to protest asetasos
the allowance OF such proof, or Who knows =
any substantial reason. under the lev 80
regulations Of the Interior Department. va
such prosf sho uld not ~ allowed, will b. ovee
an opportunity 1t the abovs msattsDsa ttoe
and place to cross sxamins the Witnesses -
said claimant, aud 70 Offer svidenes II rebak
tai Of that submitted BY claimant.
FRANCIS =. PATTERSON.
q Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25

BILLS ALLOWED ON SCHOOL FUND:
L. b. Boice, school dist. No. 1l.....$2 SO
l.. b. Boice. :" Is l2..... 3 SO
Viewers report on the Evans Road
adopted and all persons interested are
notified to appear before the board On
the 18th day Of July 1889 aud make
claim for damages.
J.Langdon's claim for making tax
deeds was not allowed.
Ordered that the chairman Of the
board is authorized to approve boEds
Of all precinct, brother, officers not ap-
proved and qualified.
Ordered that J. b. Morris ID appoint.
cd health officer for Nez Perez county.
Ordered that Jasper Rand be and is
hereby appointed stock commissioner
for Nez Perez county.
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25
STOCK FOR SALE

WILL sell Or trade for ether stock. On.
jersey bull 8 years old, one Jersey bull wear
old. enc graded English Shire stallion. A. ID
9 years. ls's hands high. weighing 1900 ID.
Call On Or address Al. TOZIER,
2A'6 Rockford, W.T..
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25
Effective Remedy

for constipation and indigestion, and
are never without them In the house."
Moses Grenier, Lowell, Mass.
II have used Ayers Pills, for liver
troubles and indigestion, during many
years, and have always found them
prompt and efficient in their action
L. N. Smith. Utica, N. Y.
suffered from constipation which
assumed such an obstinate form that I
feared it would cause q stoppage OF the
bowels. Two boxes Of Ayers Pills Of.
fected q complete CURED. Burke,
Saco, Me.
~ have used Ayers Pills for the mast
thirty years and consider them an in
valuable family medicine. l know Of
NO better remedy for liver troubles,
end have always found them prompt
cure for dyspepsia. James Quinn, 30
Middle st., Hartford, Conn.
Having been troubled with costive.
ness. which seems inevitable with per.
sons Of sedentary habits, l have tried
Ayers Pills, hoping for relief. ] am
glad to say that they have served mo
better than any other medicine.
arrive ut this conclusion only after q
faithful trial OF their merits. Samuel
7. Jones, Oak st., Boston, Mass.
Ayers Pills,
Or. J. G. Aver 4 Co.. Lowell. Mass.
Sold BY al DEALERS n Asdieins.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25
Constipation

Demands prompt treatment. The re-
suits Of neglect may be serious. Avoid
all harsh and drastic purgatives, the
tendency Of which is to weaken the
bowels. The best remedy II Ayers
Pills. Being purely vegetable, their
action is prompt and their effect always
beneficial. They are an admirable
Liver and After-dinner pill, and every
where endorsed by the profession.
ayers Pills are highly and univer-
sally spoken Of by the people about
here. make daily use OF them in my
practice. - DIR. l. E. Fowler, Bridge
port, Conn.
~ can recommend Ayers Pills above
all others, having long proved their
value as a cathartic for myself and
family" u. T. Hess, Leithsville, Pa.
For several years Ayers Pills have
been used in my family. We find them
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25
BILLS ALLOWED oNCURRENT EXPENSE

Ordered that all road supervisors are
required to work at least four men at
a time except in special repairing roads
and when the same can Ike done by one
man in one day.
Adjournment.
April Is, 1880.
Ordered that all county officers en-
titled to stationary from the county
will apply to the auditor for the same;
other supplies to be furnished by the
sheriff.
BILLS ALLOWED ON CURRENT EXPENSE
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25

Tho BEST Of meats from the block and BY the
quarter, and served in good style.
VA. PRIoes Low. I3tf
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1889-04-25
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUN-
TY COMMISSIONERS.

April term, April s, 1889. Board
met pursuant to law. Members pres.
ent: Jasper Rand, chairman; w. J.
Eakin, NJ. S, Freeman, commissioners;
In. Maxwell, prosecuting attorney
and r. P. Nudge, clerk. The board
tproceeded to transact business as fol-
lows; to wit:
ROAD BUSINESS:
The resignation Of +. Hewett accep.
ted and G. DeBaum appointed road
overseer of road district No. 4, and
bond approved.
NJ. l.. Goldsmith appointed overseer
of road district No. g., in place of II.
Church who failed to qualify, and bond
approved.
Bond Of J. S, Sperry for J. P. appro-
ved.)
Bond Of J. p. King road ovcrseer Of
district No. approved.
Bond of NJ. Lydon, road district No.
l. approved.
Bond of A. ]. Glass, road overseer
district No. q, approved.
Reports of auditor, treasurer and
school superintendent, for year ending
March 80, 1889, approved.
| FEES ALLOWED:
s. J. Langdon, collecting delinquent
taxes ..................SI3 o.
l.. Stannus, collecting licences. % II
r. p. Nudge, collecting taxes,
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07
A Matter in which Belfast i Interested.

Mayor Bragg, City Treasurer Crosby and Cit,
solicitor Mitchell, OF Bangor were before the Leg
islatiNe Committee ON Financial lairs Thurs,it,
and presented the claims Of their city for the re-
funding of the taN levied and collected on tht
stock Of the European and North American Rail
way Company for the year lN>i, l-s5 ana lSeG ant
, as a result of the hearing the committee unani
mously voted to report the following resolve. Bcl
fast is interested and will receive from - 900 L
$4,000 from the appropriation:
IN the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun
drcd and eighty -nine.
resolve authorizing the payment 10 towns ant
cities, where stock in the European and Nortl
American Railway Company, was owned for Tia,
years 1854. lssj and 1856 their proportion OF I'll,
excise tax collected for those years.
Resolved, That the Urea surcr OF state shall as
certain the number of shares of stock in the EU
ropean and North American Railway Company
owned in towns and cities of the state for the
years 1854, 1sSj and lSs6, and shall apportion %
AL such shares, from the excise tax collected lbs
the state on the gross transportation receipts OF
the Maine Central Railroad Company fer each Of
said years, an amount for each year based on Tic
apportiCnment made of the excise tax collected by
the State for the year 1883, the gross tIanspor
tation receipts of the said European and Nortt
American Railway Company. And the Treasurer
OF state shall pay to said towns and cities suci
amounts as shall be so apportioned. And a sun
sufficient for the payment of such amounts, no
exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars, is hereby
appropriated out of any monies in the Treasury
OF the state, not otherwise appropriated.
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07

The reception given last Monday evening lN the
citizen IF Augusta ~ Governor BurleIsh anl hi.
~tali-thc lr-t appearance of The latter N theil
new uniforms was very brilliant and success flu
ailir Granite Hall Vas finely decorated fol- tic
ocra-on, PuIlcu's orchestra furnished the music
and lhc refreshments were abundant and capiaIN
served me Bangor Wing says in its report
"Ai.r7 McDonalu, of Belfast, was one Of the nost
channin-ly nttjrci Of the ladies' present" T.e
hennehec Journal, Under the heading Of .Iadies Of
the stan, gives a fuller description. 1t saws
conc q the most quccnly ladies was Mrs. II. 4
Mcdonald, Of Belfast. She wore a peach blow
SATIN, covered wilh pink and silver gauzc, border
cl with pink down, plated front Of cream faillt
diared with pink satin ribbon, held 10y diamond
crescent pompadour sleeveless corsasc Of blink
SATIN ami gaUze trimmed with down: cream
Shoulder gloves, undrcssed hair dressed high:
diamond necklace and ear jewels"
Ms r. 7. Chase, Belfast, empire costume black
velvet ana White satin, feathers arranged Hastily
On waist, meek cut square with tullc
Mrs. j. 5. Hartman, Of Belfast, wore cham
Ing costume Of green plush ana white satin with
ostrich feathers and seed pearls.
We also take from the Kenncbcc journal Iii.
following:
one Of the most elegant costumes noticed wa.
thit q Mrs II. Eels of RockpOrt. 1t consisted OF
i1ch mac fallic silk covered with black silk lace
! diamonds and roses la Franchise.
ME- e. : Hlchborn, heavy Bengaline silk, rich
shade 81 corn color, lace garniture same shade
/ fouhH SKIRT, dlrcctoirc style, pointed bodice.
Mrs thls l.. Hturtcvant, Augusta, white Hen
retta, hand embroidered trimmings, moon stones
danodls
Miss Incz Nickcl~, Searsport, yellow silk, duchcs,
lace square corsaEc, sleeveless rose, pinks, smil
aN.
Mrs. senator Burgess, Camden, blue satin and
pink, point lace and tulle pearl necklace and dia
mundS,
Mrs o. T.. staples, Belfast, white henrietta gauzc
down Sarnturc and satin ribbons pearls.
Mrs; j. C.; Nickcls, searspor, black velvet
thread lace; diamonds.
Mrs. g.. A. Blodgett, Augusta, black silk, dia
monds and pearls, roses.
Mrs Parker spoflord, Bucksport black silk, pon
lace and roses.
Mrs. Hunt, Liberty, black silk and Jets.
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07

This is the way kennebec county apple ship
per made it with small lot of choice No appe.
recently sent TO Liverpool The lot comprised
eighty barrels, Spys Greetings and Badwins, fol
some OF which lie paid 1928 per barrel. The re
turn check for the lot S4l.
we have heard of shipments to Boston from this
vicinity, which, after deducting cost of barrel
freight and commissions, netted the grower ,.
cents per barrel, and of one buyer who is taking
his pick Of the best in the farmers cellars at :.
cents per barrel. Meanwhile, strange to say
there has been little or good fruit in the loca
market, while small lots at ruling prices ought t.
find a really sale. 1t would be better 10 sell n
some price than to allow the fruit to rot in the eel
lars,
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07

We give elsewhere some facts concerning
The Samoan islands, our relations to them and
The object Of the recent German aggressions
there 1t is evident that Bismarck had made
up hi, mind to possess these islands even at
the cost OF 4 war with this country, and here i,
significant straw in this connection; 1.-THE
New lork Times in its Washington dispatches
say that German officers have enlisted and
served in the army and navy of the United
States, and secured plans Of Notifications and
vessels" 1t begins to look now as though
Bismarck realizes that he has bitten off more
than he can chew, and that he viii be obliged
to disgorgc. Our State Department will soon
be in competent hands, and the Republican
policy with regard TO the Pacific is clearly sci
forth in the letter from Mr. Blaine published
on the first page. There will he no war with
Germany, and German aggressions in Samoa
will cease.
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07
---
Another Pension Eli Vetoed,

WAsHINGToN Feb lst. A message from the
President, vetoing bill granting 4 pension to
Mrs Ellen Hand, was presented, read, and ON mo-
ton of MIR. Platt laid on the table The ground Of
dlsapprova is that "the soldiers death was in no
way related to any incident of military service !"
MI Platt said he might have some remarks to
submit ON the subject
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07
From the Stale Capital.

the removal OF the state Capital to Portland, and
II has gained special prominence within week or
two. The movement originated in Portland and
the delegation from that city the ones who are
chiefly engaged in pushing it, and that city, of
their choice for the of the state gov
erlnntnt. Not only have they been working
steadily and effectively but the Portland papers
are actively at work in furthcring the scheme
large amount of log rolling and lobbying has also
been lone among the members and every in
iGrnrr been brought TO bear upon them to secure
their favorable action. The first step was taken
IN the advocates " The removal on Tuesday when
senator Libby presented order III the senate,
calling for the appointment Of q Joint standing
committee to consider the eNpediency of a change
/ uf location Of the state government and the cree
ton OF new tate House 5 to afford "conssn-
lent aud sufficient accommodations to the legisla
ture and state officials, with instruction to report
With recommendations during this session Of the
+ legislature. Heath motiouel to have the order
ab.,l hur the motion was lost by 4 vote Of 10 to
+ lu. 50 Libby. of Cumberland Nickel=, of Waldo,
avid Simpson, of Pcnuhscot were appointed on
tlt committee. 1t ~ said that Libby and NickeIs
FAVOR Portland for a location and Simpson. Ban
-or However jAS MAY be il was victory for
TIE Portland men H. the House speaker Dow
selected tine following Gentlemen in concurrence
NTH tac senate orlel Rcbic. % Gorham, q I}ren,
Of 1H.,ra-tan. Wakefield, Of Bath, Pattangtll Of
Tc4 gohc, l'cake-. NJ Dover. and Chadbourne, Of
III lJenI1. Tacra ~ but little doubt but what the
committee nilIreport fayorah|y on The proposition
III eMa-o tle location There y also fear
.ao.- Viz opponents o5 the scheme that the mea-
-ure u.A na-- natH houses, there appears to he
t,l.Tf "a
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07

Sometimes ray of truth illumines the mug
wimpan columns of the Boston Herald, as, for
example, when it says: 'Maine is not one of
the larger States of the Union, but she has
more smart politicians to the square inch than
any of her sisters.n
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07

The American bark Mary lIasbrook, bound
for Boston, put into Halifax TO relt with new
sails. The collector refused to allow the sails
t. enter free of duty.
Wait until we get an American in the State
Department and these matters will be attended
TO with despatch.
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07

Only one couple took out marriage certificate
in this city last month.
Rev 3. {. Wentworth will preach 1t Poor, Mills
next sunday at , O'Clock, r.. NJ.
There will be crazy supper At Grand Army
Hall, this Thursday evening. MI are invited.
Rcbekah assembly this Thursday evening at
the Belfast opera House. These dances arc Very
popular.
The subject Of Rev. J. A. ~avage's sermon at the
Unitarian Church next sunday morning Will re
"organic Evolution"
4 gentleman III this aity h,- ASKED us To can the
attention OF certain Young men to page 9o5 Of the
Revised Statutes of Maine, sections u tnd 10.
petition i in circulation in this city forthc az
pointment of cant, II. Drew kenncberkolo, ~
Pennington, for commissioner Of Navigation.
Mr.. Horace Wobbcr Of Monroe, ha~ bought but
Mr.. kelley, ana opened 4 boarding house III the
house Of capt. William q. Alden, corncro f Bridge
and Washington streets
MI and Mrs J. " rrcdelick case 3 iriye whist
party N seven tables u Some " thvir friends M
TUESDAY evening, the occasion being the .jNts
third anniversary of Mir. Frelerak'- birthday.
Our foln-y eals jill Reporter -uy- Nc Sliding ou
the sidewalks: They ought to io ems uf tva
things The ruccman ~hould ~peah " thc w.
or they SHOULD -ct TX little piece of hoarI ao paint
on ii, 'No Eoy Must ~uie Here
Thc Knights III f. thia- are making elaborate rra
paratiou- Chr ther second annual bal which tak,
placo ut the Belfast opcra House uthe evening "
February 'g,a. There Vill be- am exhibition @r.u
~pnrt;tnr- tickets un ~a.p III tn, f!-uaI Illur.
The Republican journal., 1889-02-07

NOTES.
The legislature will meet twice day, shortly.
Bangor is going to put ina bid for the State
House
Gel. Z. G. Harrington is engrossing clerk in the
secretary Of State office during the session.
Many Grand Army men will be granted leave Of
absence to attend the annual cncampment of the
Department of Maine in Lewiston.
called TO the chair of the House several times,
makes an excellent presiding officer.
Governor BurcigI will give his reception to til G
citizens of the state the 22nd of February, be
tween the hours of ii A. NJ. and T. NJ.
Both houses have refused to pass the resolve in
favor OF changing the time OF holding the elections
from September to November, by overwhelming
majOrlties.
There Is a continued effort being made by all the
members to adjourn early the first of March.
The committees will mostly finish their reports
next week.
The Finance Committee has reported in favor of
paying Bangor her European and North American
railroad tan, a resolve accompanying; also against
change from standard time.
senator Lord has withdrawn his amendment to
the ten hour law, which was before the labor com
mttee IL practically nullifed the law and met
win cold reception on every hand.
The legislature will be asked to appropriate
New ork III April to attend the inaugural cccbra
ton The Governor and staff and military com
mittee Will attend if an appropriation is voted.
w. A. NEWCOMB.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-09
HOW TT WORKED.

Good morning, Jack why haven't
seen you for month past. What in the
world is the matter with you You seem
| to have renewed your youth"
Well Phil, | have. Don'tyou remem-
| ber the last time | saw you, how mlsera-
ble | was Sick and blue, and in that
sort of mood man gets sometimes when
he feels the most noble thing in life is to
go straight to the devil"
" Not so bad as that, hope at all
events you didn't go that way, you are
looking far too happy and hearty"
+" Thank goodness, no or rather, thank
Vinegar Bitters. Do you remember that
day saw you last, when you recommend
ed that remedy to me so persistently, and
| was first veX-d and then half convinced !"
| remember it perfectly, and you
needn't say another word upon the sub
ject; your looks tell me that you took the
medicine"
No doubt of it: everybody remarks
upon my improved looks and temper; but
| must really tell you all about it. got
the old style, as YOU recommended. and
didn't mind the bitter taste at all. | fin
ished the bottle in about two weeks, and
was greatly improved, so much so that
| determined to change off and try the
new style.
." Well, how did you like it?"
" You told me your wife preferred til
new style, belicve;wcll, must say Iagrc
with her. like the old style very much
but the new is finer, smoother, more eX
pcnsive preparation"
" ! believe it is in fact, | have heard
go, and | wonder the Mcdonald Drug
Company sell it for the same price they
DO the Old style, because il is really avery
costly preparation"
" Well, that dosnt concern us. Who
was it said that people fanced themselves
pious sometimes when they were only
bilious No matter! | was only going to
say that believe people often seem wicked
when il is only their liver, or their stom-
ach, or some other cantankerous organ of
the body so ont of order they couldn't be
good il they tried
And if all the miserable dyspep sia.
and victims of bijousuess, headache and
The thousand and one ills that flesh is heir
TO would only take Vinegar Bitters, what
u happy world this would bel"
Il shonld recommend the new stvle.n
Z" never go back on the old style"
Well, they can pay their mOney and
take their choice, for both kinds work ad-
mirably."
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-09
4 JUST RETRLBUTToM

IT'S whispered in the churches;
It's shouted in the street;
It's queried at the races,
Mid rush Of horses feet:
Where'er one goes he heArsit--
The question is not new.
In fact. it's quite chestnut
els Z hot enough for your"
May fiends who first PROFOUND It,
When summer days arrive
Who daily. hourly sound it
From twelve o'clock to five
When dead and in perdition
2 Be doomed to fry and stew,
While those they've asked will ash themi
''Is t hot enough for you?"
Chicago Mail.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-09

II not wise To go with the crowd, it is
inconvenient 90 80 against it.
Do the duty Of the present and future
duties will oe provided for.
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-09
Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say,
"Oh, it will wear away" but in most
cases it wears them away. Could they be
induces to try the successful medicine
called Kemp's Balsam, which we sell on a
positive guarantee to cure, they would inn
mediately see the excellent effect after talk
ing the first dose Price SOC and S100.
Trial size free. At all druggists. cow
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-09

of
side The Cloth
Fashionable style Inferior trimmings
ion IS guar n cv
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-09
GASSIEpS PEEP SHOW.

AISLE was max
ing a peep-show
in her mamma S
room, and enjoy
ing herselfas only
children can, in a
terrible mess Of
her own creating.
Mrs. Loc k wood
was very busy
With the monthly
nc
counts, and pay
,tr ,rn.,t. li}+I, "a
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-09

the omans Store has been the Leading A
rapid growth unprecedented
beginning has developed noa massive proportions carrying immense
hundred has always been the aim the opetos to supply their custo
possible prices they
have be proud having made their nspuabe
Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-08-09
The DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.

Ladies will find this spacious Store Room fitted up with every connf for
Goods and Millinery Stores in the larger cities splendid aom Of Cloths
yard Carpets OF Cloths kept the second floor accessible E elevator
Stape&nd Fancy handled
anCe