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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
END OF A CAROUsAL.
A Isl jotiy Fight In Disreputao'e HOUSE
by Men and Women.

A Isl ,ody Fight In Disreputabie House
by Men and Women.
POINT PLEASANT, W. Va Feo, it ohia
bloody riot occurred in disreputaDles
boardino-house kept by woman named
Morgan, near this place, early this morn .,ls
inc. A party OF six men were a. me
house s carousing, when Charles e:., k Saapp
and John Casey, two Of the o party n usssd
C q who was present. Casey drew a
dirk dirk, and stabbed Knapp four times = e.
Knapp's brother came to his rescue auu
the rest engaged in the fight, , the i lou.
women taking part I'D me n;.t oa,''0 Casey
sss 4s xlt% I1, cus aeo"t the head By
knife in the hands OF the Clark woman
Luther Knapp received 90 serious SD,s. kn nil,
and pistol wound, and John b snd Cs ~e,
sill ~;ll die. Ora Clark, over whom the
fight started, escaped unhurt. All 'n'
nsr.icipants are under arrest.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
Exports for Five Counties,

The exports from the five counties Of
Wasco, Sherman, Gillian and Morrow
in Oregon, and Klickitat in Washington,
being the territory tributary to the Co
lumbia river for distance of 100 miles
east of the Cascades, was the past year,
according to an estimate made by B: s.
HUNTINGTON, secretary of The Dalles
Board Of Trade. as follows: Cereals, &c.
256 tons or 5675 carloads; wool, $3.50, 900
pounds, or $50 carloads; cattle, 524O tons
or 524 carloads; sheep, 23,33O tons or 2,
1913 carloads; horses, 1000 tons or 100
carloads; besides LAO carloads Of lumber,
fish, fruits and vegetables, or a total OF
IL ,427 carloads. Imports amounted to
about 80 per cent as much more in tons.
This is evidence Of the need OF an open
river.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
WORLDS FAIR NOTES.

The National Association OF Wooden
manufacturers has decided to make a
united exhibit at the Fair.
Japan has appropriated $500, 765 for it's
representation at the Exposition. "A
splendid Japanese exhibit is assured.
The Hon. w. c. P. Breckenridge, OF
kentucky, according to present plans:
vail deliver the grafton dedicatory OF
70, NE Exposition building, on October IL
The Blue Glass League Of Iowa, EN-.
0racing the southwestern counties OF
we State, has decided to construct
Blue Glass Palace" at the Exposition.
The Thompson Huston Electric Com.
paniee are planning to make q un MI %
exhioit at an expense OF $5OO,OOO,. lhey
want to occupy 10000 square leet VI
space.
A project has been insugurated to
have an interna tional rife shooting a.
Chicago at some time while the Elk,
position is in progress. 1t is proposed
that picked teams from the u. 5. Army
and national guards compete with teams
Rom other nations.
The Lord Mayor of London, it is an.
nounced, will form a committee to raise
We sum necessary to send to the Exposi
ZION q selected number Of representative
workingmen from London, with view
their making reports on !ne
industrial exhibits there. Sim,la,
action was taken in case OF the las
Two Paris Expeditions.
The Wisconsin Worlds Fair boare
has issued circular to the farmers o
Wisconsin asking them to exhibit I'M h'
very best products of their farm az tn'
county fairs and State fair OF I'M: yea,
= the exhibit for the Worlds Fair WI
, selected to considerable ex'ens ,,v.
Tie cereals and other farm ProGu quo.
which are awarded premiums at thos
fairs.
It 10 the intention to have one room !,
Delaware's Exposition building nt!ea ~
In colonial style, with hangings, picture
and furniture Of that period. Amon
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MORE BODIES FOUND.

The Charred Remains Of the Sixteenth
Victim Taken From tho Debris.
New York, Feb. 11.-At 8 O'Clock this
morning the whole force of men at work
on the ruins of the Hotel Royal COM
menced to clear away the debris in the
cellar, which was under the dining room
and near the elevator shaft and staircase.
Three hours later the sixteenth body was
unearthed. All three bodies found this
morning were those of women, but none
of them could be identified. At O'Clock
this afternoon there was found the badly
burned and unacceptable body of q
woman with shawl wrapped around
her head.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25

soaring Them and the Price,
~ .o Instructions From the Gen.
L.sd ONCE.
.'1loving Instructions in relation
IDs.st lands received by the register
ee....;ver at La Grande and officials
n Waited states land Offices, from
tena : Commissioner w. M. Stone of
Isssaos.. land Office may be of interest
ssr readers.
nEsERT LAND ENTRIES.
!, ,..o,t lands made subsequent to
AZ oT Congress approved March Sd,
~ ~ VAL be accompanied by map OF
lel, sI~ entered, which shall exhibit a
..Sovinp the mode of contemplated
rnion; .;ao-. =, ~ ha roc.....,,
iI .;msnts after showing the source of
~.tsr to pe used, aud the amount
s.smplsted to be used, by miners
e ~. 10 Indicate by ineligible means,
us; ,.hes. both main and lateral, and
~. channels through which, or by
s sr. Of which, every portion of the land
/. he irrigated, giving the width of
"a IA d;tch and the depth and capacity Of
III that the party shall indicate, by
! .dine or otherwise, that portion of the
'..S n which he expects to he by the
~ each ditch. If there should be
s.eis or high ground within the tract
..sh,aced in an entry not susceptible OF
s s;s.tion the party should indicate prop
.,l II that fact at the particular points.
PRICE OF DESERT LANDS.
4. all desert land entries initiated
lnea the passage Of the act of March 81,
,Sll the price of lands included therein
!. ~ dollar and twenty-five cents per
..,e. without regard to railroad limits,
nd consequently will necessitate an mi
Ill psyment OF twenty five cents per
.raouly. Where parties have initiated
.clsim since that date and have made an
iaitisl payment Of fifty cents per acre,
Van are authorized to accept balance of
ryenty. FIVE cents per acre upon their
admitting final proof.
Entries initiated prior to March Sd,
1891, will be governed by the regulations
theu in force, and if within railroad linn
n NUT be paid for at the rate Of two
dollars and fifty cents per acre.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25

He Fmpha tieally Denies the Rumor That
He 10 to Retire from the Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, Feb. lO-In an inter
view With . representative of the rs
sociated Press today Secretary Blaine
said:
The published statement that am
about to retire from the cabinet is en-
tirely false, and ask YOU to deny il in
the most positive terms, a. the state
ment Is an Internal lie."
In regard to the question az to other
rumored charges in the cabinet, Blaine
said
II do not know anything about them.
suppose these rumors were started by
the same men who set afloat the one
about me. There seems to be no more
foundation for them"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
WIN ship wheat Direct.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 1.-THE representa-
tive of an Eastern syndicate is in the
city with plan which may result in the
shipment Of grain from this city directly
to Europe. Tho success of the new
whaleback steamers in making the voy-
age from Duluth to Liverpool has at
tracted the attention OF local exporters
and Eastern capitalists, and it is believed
that this class may be sent to Europe by
way of the Mississippi and the Gulf ol
| Mexico,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
wAsaINeroN NEWS.

An Inquiry Into the Failure Of National
Bssks-sMver Biils Reported Upon Ad-
verssly.
WAsIIINGroN, Feb. lin the house
today Mutchler offered Q resolution d.
recting an inquiry ~ to the failure Of the
Keystone and Spring Garden banks in
Philadelphia, and the Maverick National
Bank. in Boston. The resolution was
adopted. resolution was also intro
dnced directing the committee of judi
ciary to make an Inquiry into the right
OF the secretary of the treasury to em-
ploy q hundred million dollars In gold fol
q reserve for current expenditures. This
resolution was referred.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
PARLIAMENT CONvENEs.
The Queen Asks for the Passage OF severa
Important Measures.

The Queen Asks for the Passage OF severa
Important Measures.
LONDON, Feb. 1l.-Parliament re-as
sembled today. The queens speech
opening the session was read. IT ex::
presses her gratitude for the sympathy OF
the people in her late bereavement:
Among other things the message stated
that an agreement had been C. included
with the United States defining the mode
by which the disputes regarding the sea!
fseries in Behring Sea would be referred
to arbitration. Parliament will be asked
to pass upon numerous measures. among
which will be proposals applying to Ire
land the general principles OF local gov.
eminent already adopted in Great
Britain. Also a measure for increasing
the number OF small holdings in agricul
tural districts in Great Britain.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
CONFEDERATE PENSIONS.
Mississippi VIII Care for Her Indigent So
d1ers.

Mississippi VIII Care for Her INDECENT SOL
dlers.
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 1O.-The house
yesterday passed a bill appropriating
$64, 200 year for pensions. This will
give those now on the rolls $50 each.
The present appropriation is only $780,
600. The bill provides that all INDECENT
Confederate soldiers, sailors, servants, or
INDECENT widows of such shall he entitled
to $50 month unless the number of this
rate exceed the appropriation, in which
event the amount shall be pro rata. 1t
is estimated that the INDECENT clause will
put at least 5000 on the pay rolls within q
few years. Compared with the 1873 now
on, if it turns out 30, the amount each
will receive will be about $l2. The bill
makes the auditor the pension commits.
sioner.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
President Mont ON y Tour.

VALPARAISO, Feb. ll.-President
Mont returned yesterday to Santiago
from his tour through the southern prov
inces of the republic. His reception ev-
erywhers was Of the most f1atteripg char
acter. He will leave the capital today
for Valparaiso, where all the ministers
have temporary offices during the heated
term. 1t is expected that terms Of in
demnity will be delivered during March,
with an order to present the same tc
congress at its session in April.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
They Are the Right Men.

Los ANGELES, Feb. I0.-Two men, Lee
Harroll, alias Bob Powell, and 0'Brien.
we're arrested here by Deputy Sheriff
Russell on suspicion OF implication In the
killing OF Watchman John Howard on the
Sacramento Transportation Company q
premises at Rio Vista, January 10th.
Parties from the north today identified
O'Brien az the man who did the killing.
Harroll.has also been identified as man
wanted in Texas for . train robbery,
One thousand dollars reward was offered
for the arrests.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
A DANGEROUS pLAYrHlNG.
Explosion Of q Dynamite Cartridge In ,
School Room.

GAPAOSAOh VI - Dyu8hAltO OoHVEAu6O IN -
School Room.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 10.-Si.iney
Barton, aged IL. q student in Miss Annie
DAYS room at the Main street school in
New Albany, procured small dynamite
cartridge from companion yesterday
morning, and, taking it 20 school, began
throwing it at a number of the scholars.
He was standing near the stove, and,
without warning, the cartridge exploded
in his bands, knocking him and the 9th
ers in the immediate vicinity to the floor.
Barton was seriously injured, the flesh
on his hands being peeled off to the bone.
He was carried to the Office of DR.. Easily
by Professor Mcclure, where his wounds
were dressed. Wallace Mann, Arthur
Barth and Steven Alexander were also
injured, but not seriously. Most Of the
pupils were on the playground at the
time of the explosion which accounts for
the small number injured.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
No. the Alerr,mse but the vlrsisia

Not the Msrrimsc hut the yIrginia.
From the Norfolk Landmark.
There never was . Confederate iron
clad or any other ironclad named 'Aef-
rimac." The Confederate ram was the
"virginia" always. She was constructsd
upon the hulk Of An old United States
frigate called the "Merrimsc. Why peo.
pie should 60 ON calling the Virginia
the "Merrimac" We cannot go. History
and fact-not always synonyms-assse
in this case. Tho Confederate ironclAd
| was the "virginia, " not the "Me1imac. !"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
THE DEADLY SHOTGUN.
A Bloody Tragedy In Arkansas, In Whi
Four Men Are Killed.

a bIoOdy Tragedy In Arkansas, In Which
Four Mem Are Killed.
LITTLE Rock, Feb. lO.-A bloody trag-
edy is reported from Toller, q small
station ten miles east of this city. The
constable of that place went TO the home
OF negro with a warrant for his arrest.
he ordered the man out of the house.
This was refused, and the officer at.
tempted to enter by force. Five negroes
were in the house, and on discovering
the officers plans, rushed out to the
door, firing On him with pistols. The
officer. armed with q double barreled
shotgun, returned the fire, killing four ol
the crowd. Great trouble is reported
and further trouble is expected.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25

From the Chautauquan.
Whoever would perform efficiently the
diff cult task Of nursing the sick muet
first curb his belief in marvellous cures,
in extraordinary means, and harken
only to the voice Of reason; for what y
necessary for the preservation Of health
lie indispensable for the sick and only he
who exactly follows the best directions
for general care Of the health-always,
Of course, with notifications In various
cases Of sickness can make pretsnsions
to noble fulfllment Of duty.
Seven things are absolutely necessary
to maintain or restore health-fresh air,
light. warmth, rest, cleanliness, the cor.
rect selection and well-timed offerings ol
food and drink. The lack OF only one d
these requisites may hinder the exercise
of . physician's skill and bring TO naughl
both goodwill and wisdom.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
room FOR Tak HUNGRY.

While A bout It. the Destitute II Oklahoma
should Receive Some Attention.
New YoRK, Feb. 1.-THE chamber Of
commerce has received altogether S.
0ll.O0 for the fund for the famine SUIT
ferers of Russia. The following received
from Smith, the American minister at
St. Petersburg: "Money sent by the spe-
cial committee under the presidency to
the czarowitch will be properly applied"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
THE PLOT THICK EMS.
Mrs. Susie Pietrl IL Accused OF Poisoning
Her Husband.

Her Husband.
ERIE. Pa, Feb.11.-The plot concocted
in Buffalo to murder Chas. Pietri, jr., by
poison, which resulted in his death in
Erie, thickens, and the mesh is tighten
ing about Mrs. Susie Pietri, the you, 9
wife of the deceased. Both she and DR..
Howland of Buffalo, who is implicated
with her, are under police surveillance.
The remains of the murdered man were
inferred in the Erie cemetery yesterday.
The widow attended the interment and
her demonstrations were most dramatic.
She declared her innocence over the open
grave of her husband Mrs. Pietri'f
mother and her sister. who were 30 open
in their denunciations of the accused
wife, are now reticent and refuse to talk
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
Elections in Buenos Ayres.

BuENos AYREs, Feb. 1l.-puring the
coming week caucus will be held to
discuss the claims of the candidates for
the presidency. The frauds in last Sum
days elections continue to engross public
attention. Advices from Montevideo
been suppressed and that the leaders
have been placed in Jail.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25

LICK OBSERVATORY, mount Hamilton),
CAL, Feb. 1O.--Those Who are interested
in sun spots will be able to perceive an
enormous one on the suns face at the
present time. It can be seen with the
naked eye, protected, Of course, by
smoked glass. Spectroscopic copies that
have been taken here of the observation
of the new star that has lately appeared
near Chi Aurigsl are hardly satisfactory
as yet, but are interesting.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
THE RELIGIOUS MARRIAGE.

Miss Matte Mitchell 10 now the Duchess
do IL Roche eOucnuld.
PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE religious mar
riage of the Duke de IL Rochofoucauld
and Mics Matte Mitchell, daughter OF
Senator Mitchell, of Oregon, took place
today at the Church of st. Clothilde.
The church Was crowded with the friends
of the two families. Many army officers,
members of the nobility and leading
Americans at present in Paris were
among the fashionable throng.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
A FerociOus Youth.

A boy named Hit wanted to carve a
clerk in Schwabacher' store at Walla
Walla because he was not allowed to
carry away box which he said had been
presented to him by another clerk. lie
had to be arrested, and struggled so
for liberty that nearly all his clothes
were torn off before he was landed in Jail,
and then three men were required to
master him.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
Behriug Sea- Arbitrators.

LONDON, Feb. l0.---In reply to q ques-
ton asked in the commons THE after
noon in regard to Behriug negotiations,
Lowther, parliamentary secretary, Of the
foreign office, said that Great Britain
and the United States had agreed that
France, Italy and Sweden should act as
arbitrators In the Behring sea dispute.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
All the Same - Oregon.

Hartford, Feb. 8.-Owiny to the fail
ure of the legislature to provide for any
state display at the worlds fair, the gov.
ernor this afternoon issued proclama-
ton of all interested to meet ut the state
house on the 22nd Of February for the
purposel Of appointing . commission
to consider the expediency OF raising by
popular subscription an amount sufficient
to defray the expenses of . proper ex-
hibit.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
,Jumped OF the Ferry Boat.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 81. w. Tobin,
a wood finisher, about 40 years of age.
committed suicide by jumping off the
ferry steamer Oakland shortly after 10 80
this morning. The boat was stopped,
but no trace of Tobin could be found.
He must have been struck by the psddle-
wheel and sank at once.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
A Part Of the Plauder.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 1l.-An iron SAFE
Of very great weight, supposed to con-
tain gold, has arrived here by the bark
Gsllilee, consigned to John r. Byrne,
brother Of Mrs. Bloom, wife Of one ct the
owners of the now notorious yacht
Beagle. The safe was transferred from
the Beagle to the Gallilee just before the
former sailed for Valparaiso.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
Bls,v Out the 0ss.

SAN FRANclsco, Feb. 11.--J0seph X.
Kearns, carpenter, Was found dead In
bed this morning, having been accident-
ally asphyxiated by gas. kearns was .
killed in the Webster-stSeet bridge acci-
dent . few days ago.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
Colored Men Organize.

LITTLE Rock. Ark, Feb. 11.-An asso-
citation for mutual protection has been
formed here by the leading colored men
in this section, and articles for the incor-
poration Of stock company with ~ 500,
600 capital have been fled. The associ.
alton will be national. Its object IL the
establishment and operation of business
houses tor colored people to be conducted
by members Of their race.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
Nerve Enouglh.
= roA,oSs r.. n.~,s

Nerve Enough.
From the Detroit Free Press.
He walked into Chicago Newspaper
Office confidently, and took . seat.
"Are you the manager?" Re asked,
briskly.
"What can do for your" replied the
newspaper man in . non.committal tone.
"I'm y patent-medicine manufacturer.
Your paper has pretty wide ejaculation,
hasn't TT"
"Widsl'' should say 90. We hare
circulation greater by two 70 one than
any other paper In the state-a SWORN
circulation, sir, Of 10000 copies daily,
and it's paid circulation, too, and "
reach the families, sir, Our paper r
read by 100000 people every day, and
when you consider this our advertising
rates are-well they're 20 low that ~
are going to advance 'em 50 per cent
right alter the let. ! don't exaggefate IN
the least, cir, when say that We o6sf
positively the best advertising medium
in the United States. Why, you can go
for yourself what the results must b
from an 'ad, placed before 3,bO0, 900 PEG
pie every week and-where are you Co.
ing?" ~.
stranger, putting ON his hat. Tbs asti.
Gle make ID nerve medicine, and
came in to sell you Q bottle, but -
you don't need it."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
PICTURED HIMSELF.

A Building Inspector who Deserves So
we're Punishment.
NEW YoRK, Feb. 1O.-Buildipg In.
snector Seston this afternoon confessed
that he perjured himself and made false
reports regarding the fire escapes on the
Hotel Royal, which recently burned
down. Over year ago the owners were
ordered to put escapes on their building,
and Seaton reported that the order had
been obeyed. 1t now transpires that hia
report was false and the escapes wert
never put in place.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
A Social Item.
From the Harvey Times.

From the Harvey Times.
There is another wedding to chronicle
that OF Lame Betty to a COW puncher,
who recently came in here from Dead
Dog, by the name Of Broncho Jim. The
wedding took place near Paddy Joe's
tepee and the bride was the recipient OF
many beautiful presents, among which
were pair OF brass knuckes and two
coyote scalps. She was attired in be-
witching pair of riveted overhalls, the
back drapery gracefully looped up with a
bright new bale rope. The happy couple
have rented a haystack near the
slaughter house, where they will reside
till the springtime comes, gentle Annie.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25

CHICAGO, Feb. 1O.-A passenger train
on the Pittsburg and Fort Wayne rail.
road struck Q street car at crossing
this afternoon, demolishing the car and
injuring every one Of the nine pas
sengers. Some are thought to be
fatally injured.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
Strikes ON Account Of Wages.

LONDON, Feb. lion account OF q
dispute about wages between coal porters
and employers, . strike was ordered to-
day. Eight hundred men went out. No
disorder yet. Extra precautions have
been taken by the police, and the coal
wharves are we'll guarded.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-02-25
A cheap Invisabls Ink.

From the New York Press.
Tho following 10 given - . rellAbIe
formula for invisible ink. which can b
made ct . cost Of about 81 . barrel. Dis
solve in pure water - much common
baking soda - will dissolve. This b
your ink. Write on clear Write paper
with clean pen. No trace Of the writ
ing will bevisible after it ID dry. To
bring the writing out dip the paper into
clear water. Alter the paper has dried
the writing will again disappear, but may
again be brought out as before at any
time by redipping in clear water.