Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-05-15

Ine star OF Bethlehem Is again to De
visible this year, being it's seventh APP
pearance since the birth of Christ; it
comes once IN 315 years, and is of Won
drous brilliancy for three weeks; then
it wanes, and disappears after seventeen
months. 1t will be sixth star added
to the five fixed stars in Cassiopeia
while it remains in nsight.-Northwes
Magazine.
Mr.. J. f. Ballaine, telegraphic editor
of the Spokane Spokesman, was in the
city "Wednesday interviewing our citi-
zens in the interest of that paper. He
was greatly pleased with this place and
his praises of Lewiston are unlimited,
and says that Spokane is anXiously
awaiting railway connection with us.
He favored the TELLER Office with a
pleasant visit.
A man was actually seen with a saw,
some boards and nails mending the
sidewalk in front of his residence this
week. See if you can find the place.
This recalls remark we heard some
time since from humorous fellow citi-
zen. II can't said he, "walk far on
these sidewalks without getting sea
sick; they roll so.' There is however
more truth than poetry in the remark.
Prof. Holtbuer, assisted by the men,
bers of his classes and other musical
talent of the city, will, on Saturday
night, give grand concert, as COM
Elementary benefit for Miss Alice
Coburn of this city. The concert will
be given ut the Universalist church.
The popularity of Miss Alice, together
with the well known excellence of
Prof. Holtbuers entertainments, will
insure full house.
The glorious rain of Sun day last glad
dened the hearts of everybody. 1t in
sures for us the largest wheat crop that
the country hes ever produced. The
farmers ar. ;ll,ilant. The amount of
the rainfall h - been variously estima-
ted at one, two and three inches, but
we have heard of no official record be-
ing made. 1t has thoroughly soaked
the dry parched earth and the water is
standing everywhere, a rare occurrence
with us this season of the year.
On May 22nd., Indian Agent Rob-
bins expects to call together all men,
bers of Chief Joseph's band for the pur-
pose of getting proofs concerning the
depredations made during the Nez
Perce War Q877.) Hundreds of depre-
dation claims have been sent from the
department to Mr.. Robbins for inquiry
into the facts. All parties who have
claims against the government, arising
from injury received or service rem.
dered during the Nez Perce War, can
If they wish be present either by per.
son or by attorney and assist in the adj
Ijustment of their claims. These claims
will, when acted upon, be forwarded
at once to the Commissioner of Claims
in the department at Washington.
I The City council in special meeting
of Wednesday of last week made fin
al contract with the Lewiston Water
and Light company, whereby for the
sum of $225O per annum, the city re
ceives water at minimum number O
hydrants (fifteen); they are to receive
water for fire and flushing purposes
and they further agree to pay sllO fo1
each additional hydrant. The fir
company are allowed the use of water
one hour per week for the purpose o
training themselves in it's use. Tht
actual work will begin as soon as posi-
BILE. Plans and specifications have
been made and bids are now being re
ceived and these will be opened ant
: the contract let at once. The compan.
are now figuring on their Electric ligh
, plant and will make definite arrange
ments concerning that soon.
c. M. Day, the newly appointe'
, Register of the land Office, reached her
Thursday and took charge of the dutie
of his office. He is well known t
i, many of our citizens and his appoint
, ment is a source of qualification to al
who know him. We are glad to we
= come Mr.. Day among our citizens
We append the following clipping fror
the Free Press which shows with wha
regard Mr.. Day is held at home
= "Hon. c. M. Day took his departur
yesterday for Lewiston to assume hi
duties as register of the land offic'
y Mr.. Day has for many years been yer
useful and transformations citizen ,
:, Idaho county, and his popularity is a
tested by the fact that he was elected .
q republican to represent the dem
cratic stronghold in the last legislatur