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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

A corporation lately affected at Boise
City with such men as Gov. Wiley,
George Ainslie and quite u number of
Boise people at the back of 1t, called
the Idaho Development and Improve
ment Company" will no doubt prove
IA benefit to the entire state. The prin-
cipal object of the organization is to aid
in developing good mining properties.
There are many men in Idaho who
have valuable mining claims, but owing
to lack Of money they are not able
either to operate them to such an ex-
tent as to make them available in the
markets. The company will assist
these men and aid in developing pros
poets that in their judgment are worthy
of it. 1t is the Intention to secure stock
holders in every county IN the state
and subscription lists will soon be
opened in Rocky Bar, HALEY, Silver
City, Moscow, Lewiston, and all points
in the north. This is a move in the
right direction and will do much
toward developing the good mineral
properties of Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

The weights and measures received
by Secretary of State Pinkham from
the treasury department will soon he
placed in his office, and then he will
be ready to perform another of his
myriad duties. 1t will be remembered
that the last legislature passed a law
providing that the standard of weights
and measures in Idaho .'shall agree
exactly with the standard as recognized
aud furnished by the United States"
The secretary Of state was made ex-
otlicio sealer of weights and measures
and it was provided that he .'shall try
and prove by such standards all
weights and measures, scales and
beams that may belong toany county
and be sent aud brought to him for
that purpose by the county sealer, and
shall seal such, when found to be ac-
curate, by stamping on them the letter
l." 1t was further provided that the
auditor OF each county should be sealer
of weights and measures for his county.
He must procure at the expense of the
county weights and measures, scales
and beams and have them proved and
sealed 10y the secretary of state. After
his instruments have been officially
sealed and the county auditor has
given due notice, all persons found
using false or fraudulent weights,
measures or scales are liable to fine of
$50 for each offense.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

In order to secure political prestige
and campaign capital for the coming
political contest in 1892, it is proposed
to run the present congress on the
cheese-paring basis of parsimonious
niggardliness and false economy. The
watchword will be no appropriations for
internal improvements, nor for har.
Dor or coast defense; no appropriation
ofmoney for necessary public buildings
no legislation for general physical
health of the nation, little if any for
the general repair of a decayed, rotten
and depleted navy, and this, too. in the
presence of the Haunted insults from one
of the most degenerate and pigmy cox
combical of nations-Chili. If this
prove true it will not be in keeping
with the ancient history of the demo
cratic party in its pristine history in
this country. Then, when national
honor was concerned 1t mounted the
ramparts with a celebrity equal to the
most patriotic. Now, we shall see
whether morbid desire in an ''eco-
nOmica" way will allow the nations
flag to trail in the dust of humiliation.
Moscow Empire.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

From twelve United States ports we
exported G,033, 900 bushels of wheat and
/ flour last week. The demand for freight
cars is unparalleled. The railroads cam
not carry the grain from the interior to
the sea-board fast enough, and there is
Il great blockade at Chicago in conse-
quence. The Pennsylvania road has
ordered 5000 now freight cars. Every
important railroad has contracted for
new rolling stock to cope with the uu-
precedcnted demand for transportation
of the nations crops. These are the
salient features of the national trade
situation. Their Importance cannot
he disputed even by the most inveter-
ate calamity prophet. With an i'm
mense grain surplus in the United
States; with the foreign demand for
our cereals clamorous and increasing;
with the railroads choked with traffic,
and the farmer getting high prices for
his wheat on the farm, the outlook is
highly promising in every respect.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria

The action Of Liverpool merchants
in refusing to make an exhibit at the
Worlds Fair, is only exceeded in con-
temptability by the excuse given for
not making such an exhibit IfLiver-
pool merchants cannot compete with
those of the y. S. on fair business
basis, they should go out of business or
transfer their capital to where an in
come can be derived from it. The
statement that their wares would be
only copied by American manufacto-
ries admits of but two conclusions:
either that they cannot compete with
the manufacturers of the U. S. under
the present laws, or that such wares
are not now sold in the U. S. as they
could, unless protected, have been cop
led long ere this by Americans, even
though manufactured at the North
Pole.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31
The patriotism in regard to the Anne

The patriotism in regard to the Amer
lean flag Is about to meet due recogni-
tion In congress, and a bill he passed to
protect our national emblem against
sacrilegious treatment. 1t will hardly
meet with opposition in its passage.
The bill Is a brief one, authorizing the
army department to sell flags at cost to
private citizens and Grand Army posts,
mud making it u misdemeanor to use
the stars aud stripes as an advertise
ment or for a political motto, and plac-
Ing the punishment at either fine or
imprisonment.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

California has engaged in the bee,
sugar industry and has just closed
down its factories for the season. The
total production Of three factories fol
the season was $4,000 pounds. On
this the Revenue Office will pay a
bounty Of $16l, 600. The industry Is
yet In Its infancy, but has already
proven Itself a lucrative one. idaho, II
IL proved, lies largely in the beet sugar
belt and can hope to enter successfully
into the the raising and manufactur.
Ing Of beet sugar. Seine OF the idle
capital Of the country should be
directed to the development of this in.
dustry, in our state.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

office or bureau. AS part of the plan
there is said to bea daily record kept
of each clerk by the chief of his divis-
ion and in all examinations this eff
cheney record Will he the element of
chief weight. The efficiency record
gives the daily standing of each clerk
for punctuality, attendance and con-
duct, including personal habits, accur-
aey, industry and general ability.
This new departure will remove all
promotions from the influence of poll
tics and official favortsm and places
them exclusively on the basis of merit
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

Pursuant to directions embraced in a
letter from the president to the head OF
each department, the secretary of the
treasury has completed plan which
will take effect the LIST of January, un.
der which all promotions in the treas
ury department will hereafter be made
Oh q basis of merit only, aud as result
OF competitive examinations. Each
examination for promotion to any
grade will be confined to the clerks In
the next lower grade and in the same
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31
The reports Of DR.. Peters, the great

The reports Of DR.. Peters, the great
German explorer are not very favorable
to him or the government he represents.
The latest one which states that one
hundred and twenty natives have just
been killed, is only exceeded in ferocity
by the preceding ones. If the devel'
Opment Of Africa depends upon the
extermlnation of the natives, Germany
II making great progress in the work,
but, II It depends upon fair dealings
aud civilized methods, there must be
something radically wrong in the policy
Of the German government.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

New Mexico and Arizona will prob
ably enter the union of states before
the end Of the present congress. Utah
will also be an applicant for admission,
but lingering traces of Mormonism
will probably keep her out. 1t is quite
probable that there will be no opposition
In either house to the admission of New
Mexico and Arizona If they will agree
not to vote for president next fall.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

The death of Senator Plumb puts
Senator Dolph, Of Oregon, at the head
IT the committee on public lands.
This gives the Northwest another
committee craftsmanship. The North
west is obtaining several advantageous
positions in congress, and we may look
Tor some benefits in the legislation Of
the present congress.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31
Administrator Motto.


Estate Of James Cnzicr, deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that letters of admin
istratinr on the Estate of James Cazer.
deceased, were granted to tina undersigned on
the Ind day of Dece m her. 1891. by the Probate
Court of Aez Perez County All persons hav
ing claims agai, st said estate are required t.
exhibit them to me for allowance. at my Office
in Lewiston. within ten months after
the date of this atice, or they shall tie forever
barrel
This 2nd d of December, 1891.
d. s. DENT,
Adm'r of the Estate of James Cazier
dece1sed. II
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1891

Free coinage is to have a chance If
the complexion of the coinage COM
mittee signifies anything. Nine out of
thirteen Of the'present committee have
declared in favor of free coinage.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

There Is talk of a new warden for the
state penitentiary and lit should not
end In talk merely. The care!essness
and inefficency of Warden Mack is
every day made more and more appar-
ent. Idaho has certainly better official
timber than that that makes up the
present prison management.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31
Spokane = Business COLLEGE,
Cascade Block, Riverside Avenue.
Departments in session day and night
throughout the year.

Departments in session day and night
throughout the year.
Commercial-Covering Bookkeeping.
Banking, Business Practice, Insurance
Commission, Wholesale and Retail
Merchandise, Raiiroading, Etc. Short
hand and Typewriting-The best field
for young ladies, speed Of l25 words
per minute guaranteed in three months.
English Branch-Classes sustained in
all grades. Telegraphy in all its
branches. Penmanship-under one of
the most expert penmen on the Coast.
Our graduates are in demand; over 200
placed in responsible positions in the
last two years. For circulars and terms
address JNO. II. CAssIN, Pres.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

Senator Shoup in n recent interview
at Chicago, has given Idaho solid for
Blaine at the coming republican con-
vention. Not only Idaho, but the en-
tire Northwest would rally strongly
about the "man from Maine"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31
James w. Reid,
Attorney at Law.

Practices i'm the State and Federal
courts of Idaho and Washington.
VIII attend the regular terms of Court
at Moscow, Mt. Idaho, Asotin, Coltax
and the District and Supreme Courts
at Lewiston. Collections receive
prompt ana diligent attention. Of
flee, room No. 6, Vollmer Block, up
stalls.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

Entered Mt the Lewiston Postoffice as
Second Class Mail Matter.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

mug little fortunes have been MADE n
WORK for ns, by Anna Page, Austin,
iexas, nnd Jno. Bonn. Toledo, Ohio
|see cut. Others are doing a. well. WHY
pot you? Some earn over $500. % 4
mouth. fon can do the work and live
n. hs,ne, wherever you are. Even be-
e'nner arc easily earning from eS to
eio day. All ages. We chow you how
ana start yo''. Can work In spare time
or Al the time. Big money tor work
err. Failure unknown AMONG them.
NEW aud wonderful. Particular free.
lSOA $50 l'oral~ nd. n nimc
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-12-31

OFFICIAL CITY AND COUNTY PAPER.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16

CHICAGO, August 15.-Lum Out,
young Chinese resident of this city, is in
a serious predicament. An order has
been promulgated throughout the city
that he be boycotted. All good China
men are ordered not to talk, trade
or associate with him. Lum is a
laundryman who has embraced
the Christian faith and converted
a number of his countrymen. He has
established in his laundry a Sunday
school where meetings are held every
Sunday. The cause of the trouble is,
certain Chinese merchants believe Lum
furnished information to treasury agents
which led to the detention at Winnipeg Of
several Cinnamon who were returning
from visit home. They were recently
stopped, it will be bered, at
Neche, in Manitoba, and although they
had passports, it was believed the
of others, and that they were
trying to break into the country
for the first time. When the news of
their arrest reached Chicago, the colony
here began to hunt for the informer,
and it was finally determined that Lum
was the guilty man. He had been seen
conversing with treasury agents, and also
paid visits to the government building
Despite his protestations of innocence, a
boycott has been pronounced against
him. Some wanted to kill him, but the
mandarin would not hear of it..
What 60 greatly incensed the colony
leaders, was that the information given
! the treasury agent was false, so they
say, the men arrested being bona fide
residents OF Chicago. From informa-
ton gathered this evening it is believed
their story is right, and that the China
men will be allowed to come on to
Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16

went to $1.10 on the curb before 4
O'Clock, and adventurous brokers were
singing calls at from $1.14 to $1.l8.
What Monday will bring forth is a
matter of grave concern to many, but
there is still talking of higher wheat.
The bears are not saying much.
ONE REMARKABLE THING,
is, there have been no failures. Every
body got through the clearing house all
right on Fridays business, but it is not
unlikely that as the result of today's
wildness, some unlucky dealers may 60
broke. Still there was no rumor at the
close of trading of the prospective fail
ure of any individual or firm.
In corn there was also much excite
ment today, largely in sympathy with
wheat. September corn was offered at
Gle, and after drop went up as high as
81 u, and closed fraction over 81.
Rye shot up from SO Yesterday to
$1.04 at the close, today. Thisis largely
due to the recent prohibition of exports,
and Germany's wall over that, and the
shortage there on the crop.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
WIRE WAITS.

1t is semi-officially stated that Russia
meditates an increase in the duties on
importation of fruits.
Rev. John Jackson Brown, professor
OF chemistry and physics in Syracuse,
N. Y, university, is dead.
At Quincy, CAL, Frank Moses, an
Indian charged with the murder of his
wife, strangled himself to death in his
cell, with towel.
Rev. DR.. Hopkins, of Troy, N. Y, one
Of the most distinguished clergymen ol
the Protestant Episcopal church, is dead
He was II years of age.
Francis F. Emery, a boot and shoe
manufacturer of Boston, has filed vol
|santary petition in Insolvency and made
an offer of 46 cents on the dollar.
Acting under orders from Acting Sec
retary of War Grant, the cadets OF the
military academy at West Point, will
participate in the unveiling of the battle
monument at Bennington, Vt, on
Wednesday next.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
ON NEW YORK CHANGE.
The Bears Butted Dizzy by the Ram
pant Bulls.

The Bears Butted Dizzy by the Ram
pant Bulls.
New YORK, August 15.-The grain
bulls went into the produce exchange
pit today and butted the bears around
until the latter felt weak and dizzy.
The bears occasionally made great
efforts to recover, but were in the
main unsuccessful. On sales of IL ,50O,-
600 bushels in options wheat went up
over five points, September closing at
$l.134. The opening was from 81 .09L
to $l.10, as against Yesterdays closing
OF $l.031a.
December wheat opened at $1.11 and
SLIP, against last nights close of $1.09
1-6. Within an hour it reached $1.16,
finally closing at $1.147s. There was
virtually no rye to be bought at any
price. That cereal in ten days has gone
up 80 cents bushel.
The most startling news of the morn
ing was that w. E. Partridge, who was
short 10, ,0OO,0 900 bushels of wheat in the
Chicago market, had been practically
forced out of business. Since he was
compelled to cover, wheat has gone up
8 cents, and it was reported that he
barely escaped complete ruin. Wheat
sold for export to Germany this MORN
ing at 1876 marks, and rye at 21O marks
per 100 Kilograms. "There is no price,"
said an old operator today, sat which
America can offer rye that the Germans
will not pay.o
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
THE GERMAN MARKET
Greatly Excited = The Government Ii
Blamed For the Rise in Prices.s

Greatly Excited = The Government Is
Blamed For the Rise in Prices.s
BERLIN, August 15.-The grain market
here is very excited. Rye for August
delivery, which closed yesterday at 249
marks, is now quoted at 260 marks.
September and October delivery have
advanced from 232 marks, the closing
prices yesterday, and now are
quoted at 246 marks, so pfennige.
August wheat advanced IA marks,
80 pfennige from yesterdays clos
ing price, now being 245 marks. Sep
tember and October advanced, and are
now quoted at 237 marks, 30 pfennige, a
rise OF IL marks from yesterdays clos
ing.
After many fluctuations the market
closed strong, with August rye at 259
marks; September and October at 243
marks, 80 pfennige. August wheat
closed at 242 marks; September and
October, 235 marks.
The North German Gazette, the Off
cial organ of the government, today
says the government will resolutely ad-
here to its decision to make no reduc-
tion in the duties levied npon grain i'm
ported into Germany.
The government is now held response
BILE for the advance in prices in the
grain market, the allegation being that
ruthless speculation for a rise could not
have proceeded in such absolute secur-
ity had it not been for the chancellor's
positive statement to the diet that there
was no reason to fear that the export OF
of rye from Russia would fail.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
a CAUGHT SHORT.
Heavy st. Louis Operator Suspends.
Rumors OF Other Failures.

A Heavy st. Louis Operator Suspends.
Rumors Of Other Failures.
ST.. Louis, August 15,-The failure of
John Thyson, an extensive operator on
change, was announced after the close
Of the exchange today. II do not know
how l stand" said Thyson. 1.-The
trouble with me is had too many con-
tracts on hand and fell in the gap.
No, 1 am not short. This is only a
suspension. When 1 find out how I
stand the matter will be Strengthened
out"
Tyson is one of the most prominent
traders on the exchange, and the bulge
in prices may pull a few others down.
Rumors are flying thick and fast that
a number of other well-known firms
were caught by the bulge today, but so
far none of these rumors can be traced
to any definite authority, but there is
no doubt that some were severely
nipped.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
AN IMPORTANT CASE
ARGUED BEFORE THE SUPREME
COURT IN BANG.
The Pacific Railway Company's Petition
to Prevent Judge Wade from Granting
Alright of Way to the Electric Road
Over the Formers Tracks.

SAN Francisco, August 15.-An impor-
tant case was on argument today before
the supreme court in banc. 1t was the
petition OF the Pacific railroad company
and the East and West Los Angeles
Street Railroad company, asking that a
writ of prohibition be issued re-
straining Judge w. P. Wade,
of Los Angeles, from permitting
right of way over road for which the
petitioners hold franchise in that city,
to be granted to the Los Angeles Con-
solidated Electric Railroad company,
and from assessing the amount of dam
ages and compensation to be paid the
petitioners.
Attorney Houghton, OF Los Angeles,
appeared for the petitioners, and argued
that although their property was in the
hands of a receiver, and subject to the
jurisdiction of the court, Judge Wade
had no power to consider an application
by the Electric Road company for a
right of way over the petitioners
lines without his clients first
being consulted; then special
proceedings must be instituted and
Judge Wade restrained from proceeding
in the matter.
Attorney Pope, of Los Angeles, and
Attorneys Devson and Goodfellow SUBJ
mitted that on the contrary as receiver
of the petitioners property had been
appointed by the court in suit brought
by creditor against them, tile court
became the owner thereof, and had
power to grant the right of way asked
for by the Electric road company, and
assess the compensation to be paid the
receiver OF petitioners property for the
privileges so granted.
After hearing the elaborate arguments
made on both sides, the court took the
petition under advisement.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
CHINESE FORGERs.
Bogus Opium Labels Made and Used by
the Heathen.

Bogus Opium Labels Made and Used by
the Heathen.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 15.-Revenue
officers last night seized in Chinatown
10000 forged labels, similar to those
used in distinguishing manufactured
opium which was held by Chinese shop
owners prior to the passage OF the Nc
Kinley bill. The genuine labels all bear
the stamps of Assistant Revenue Officer
Homes, and he pronounced the stamps
seized last night to be forgeries. Wong
Lee Ong and two other Chinese were ar
ested as forgers, on strong circumstan-
tial evidence. Today an extensive raid
was made in Chinatown, and over $780,
600 worth of opium was taken to the
custom house for examination, as to
the genuineness of the labels. The
opium bearing genuine labels will be
returned to the owners. Had the forged
labels been used successfully, it would
represent a loss of about $300,000 to the
government.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
THE M1ss1ss1PPrs SOURCE.
An Official Report on the Subject of the
Great Rivers Head.

An Official Report on the Subject of the
Z Great Rivers Head.
( Sr. PAUL, August 15.-The state park
commissioner, j. V. Brewer, has sub
mitted to Governor Merriam a special
report upon the Itasca lake basin, which
contains some unpublished facts in re-
gard to the source of the Mississippi
river. and effectually explodes Glaciers
claim to the title of the discoverer of the
headwaters of the great river. The re
port shows conclusively that the true
source of the Mississippi river is in the
reservoir nine miles above Lake Itasca,
making the longest surface channel of
the Mississippi river from the gulf of
Mexico to the extreme limit of this res
ervoir, 2555 miles. The first surface
iowage in this great reservoir
is tiny brook, connecting
with Whipple lake to Floating Moss
lake, thence to Nicollett Upper lake,
while 320 feet west the channel again
appears in continuous surface fowage
to Itasca lake.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-16
A Dairymen's Union.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 15.-Articles
of incorporation were filed by the Dairy
mems union, of California, today, for
the purpose of carrying on a general
merchandise, shipping and commission
business; to operate creameries and
deal in dairy and agricultural products.
The capital stock is $3.50 600, of which
$98, 900 has been subscribed by about
300 persons, in different parts of the
state.