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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-03

The Neg Perce county teachers in
s"tute convened at the public school
""l'd'"g In this city Monday morning.
a 's'r representation of county teach
eH are In attendance, aud the work of
the convention Ia being conducted with
success Superintendent Stookey is
ass'sted In his labors by President
n"epPer, Of the Normal, Professor
cummings OF the Lewiston High
ochooi, Professors J. G.. Muermau and
= D. Easter Of the Moscow Public
s'cnoois. On Monday and Tuesday
tue Two former gentlemen delivered
..t"ng lectures before the institute.
ne session will close to-day. Monday
evening citizens reception was ex-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-03

tended to the visiting educators. and a
large audience enjoyed the program of
entertainment. Mayor Erb deliver ed
a pleasing address of welcome in which
he said in part:
Having for number of years been
engaged in teaching in this county,
and fully realizing the need Of just such
al association of the teachers of this
county as is here assembled this even
ing; realizing that to these teachers
must be entrusted in great measure
the direction of the impulses, the cul-
tivatlOn of the minds and the elevation
and the morals of our children; realiz-
ing that this city, containing as ii does
q slightly and spacious building, ele-
gantly furnished and equipped with All
excellent corps of instructors, the only
normal school in northern Idaho is "A
fit place for holding the meetings of All
association such as this; that this
nucleus around which will gather ali
those young men and young women
desiring education in this profession
dents amply endowed to grace the
~
joining counties, that by reason of per-
these pupils while among us, the citi-
er touch and sympathy with this pro.
behalf of these citizens ] bid YOU thrice
limited success in the work before you. F"
Superintendent Stookey, in behalf of
the teachers, made happy response.
A number of appropriate subjects were
announced, by the chairman, meeting
with responses, by the following gen.
tlenen: Prof. Knepper, T.. O'Neill, l..
l.. Haynes, J. w. Reid, G. Osmers and
John Green. The evening was enjoyed
by all. The Reg,mental Band supplied
excellent musical selections for the oc-
casion. Last night Prof. J. b. Easter,
Of Moscow, delivered an able lecture to
an appreciative audience, taking as his
subject, "The Teacher, Il Factor in
History"
Capt. F.. w. Baughman has takel
charge of the government improve
ment work on the Snake and Clear
water rivers. With crew of fifteen
men he commenced operations Tues
day at Wild Goose Rapids. Abon
Sion. 900 has been appropriated tor tn,
work on these iivers. Captain Baugh
man Is acquainted with every rock il
the rivers and is eminently qualified
to superinten.! this work.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-03
Told in the Teller.

Lester Martin, the young man who
was unfortunate enough to suffer the
amputation of one Of his legs last
Spring, as the outcome Of an injury re-
ceived three years before, N now happy
In the possession Of an artificial foot
which enables him to walk::wlth per-
feet grace and ease without halt. DR..
Morris Of this city secured the artificial
member from A. A. Marks, OF New
York. Such perfect work II not only
wonder In the way of scientific
achievement, but 1t Is u blessing to the
unfortunate everywhere. MIR Martin
Ia the happiest man In the country.
Il. G. Libby, Of the Lewiston Water
4 Power Co., visited the Coast cities
last week Rumor has It that the pur.
pose Of Mr.. Libby's visit was to pro-
mote an enterprise now on foot 10 erect
d bridge across the Snake river, con-
Meeting this city with the Lewiston
flats. Mr.. Libby would make no
definite expression to the press, but his
conversation on the subject carried an
air Of substantial encouragement. The
success Of this enterprise IL Of vast i'm
portance to I.ewiston's future welfare,
and our citizens should extend to It
strong and earnest endorsement.
| J. II. Clear, Of this city, u In receipt
ofa letter from Capt Walker, owner IT
the steamer Lorelei, giving an inter-
eating description Of his trip to Port
land In the little craft. He piloted 1t
through many dangerous rapids and
water falls with safety. He says the
imminent prospect Of danger made the
trip all the more exciting and enjoy
able. The boat Is now employed In
towing barges on the Columbia river
near Portland, and Capt. Walker rests
In ease on the earnings Off his little
friend.
The Lewiston Public Schools will
open next Monday. There will be q
material increase in attendance over
1895. The following teache = have
been selected: w. o. Cummings,
principal; II. +. Cummings, Grammar;
Mrs. Wickershah., 1st Intermediate; /;
Miss Lizzie Haner, 2nd Intermediate;
Miss Tillie Jennings, 1st primary; Miss
Mary Kroh, End primary; Miss Carrie
Crum, 3rd primary.
Three years ago the scholars of the
Aloysius Academy sent specimens Of
their school work to the Columbian
Worlds Fair at Chicago. A short
time ago the judges appointed for the
department of Liberal Arts sent tn
FIR. Mayer, as prize for superiority In
school work, diploma and medal,
showing in fine relief work the discOv.
cry Of America by Christopher Column.
bus.
The remains of r. Wall arrived from
San Francisco Wednesday evening,
and on the following day the funeral
service was solemnized, and all that
was morta! of the good old pioneer was
laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery
The local lodge of Masons conducted
the services, and that order attended
In body. Many friends and acquain'
tances followed the remains to thu
| grave, -tt
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-03

Monday, September IA, Is the day
set by the republican campaign com
mit,ee of Idaho for opening their state
campaign. On that day Judge W. h.
Heyburn will speak at Paris, Idaho
and other speakers will address repub-
licam gatherings in various parts of the
state.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-03
Lewiston Banks.

The New York Financler published
on Aug. 3lst, its annual roll Of honor
of the National Banks of the United
states. This roll includes In numerical
ratio all national banks which have
accumulated II surplus equal to and In
excess of capital, and il one OF the most
intricate and interesting bank com.
| pilations made in the United States.
The number of banks entitled to a posi-
| ton on the roll of honor is 343 out of a
total of 37l5 in the entire national
system.
Both the First National Bank and
the Lewiston National Bank Of this
city are placed on the roll Of honor, In
the order named. These banks are
also ranked as first and second In the
state In point Of surplus and undivided
profits to capital. The report reflects
credit on our local bankers, and forcibly
illustrates the substantially of Lewis
ton and contiguous country.
| "A SP'asS "'St'At'' coy ~" '''p"s
tant conference is being held in Poca-
tello, with the Tiew Of arranging some
plan under which the democrats aud
populists will join with the silver re.
publicans in support of the ticket
nominated by the latter last week.
Senator Dubois, Congressman Wilson
and number of local democrats have
gone there to meet II representative Of
the democratic national committee
Mr. Johnson, of Kansas. Mr.. Johnson
wired Geo. Ainslie, national com
mitteeman for Idaho, to meet him at
Poca,ello, but Mr.. Ainslie refused Ia
go, sending "A curt reply that he Is not
IN favor of the proposed arrangement
| VIM. l.. Boise returned last week
from visit to the reservation. He re.
ports much activity on these lands and
says the change of a few months Is re.
of Il descriptions are being made. and
waving fields of healthy wheat dot the
districts most adaptable to cereal rails
ing. Nezperce City il prosperous
little trading point. The trades and
professions are already represented
there and new business enterprises are
being attracted there. Mr.. Boise says
the town has splendid water supply
and that any report to the contrary |,
without foundation in fact.
Miss Ruth Gro.tein entertained .
number Of friends Saturday evening
at progressive togomachy, in honor a
: her brother Isaac Grostein. \ delight
, ful evening was spent in the excite
ment Of the popular game. Mr.. 10
iiincaid received beautiful prize a
the most successful player. Miss Ha,
. tie Stevens rendered several highl
pleasing instrumental solos, aftt
2 which lunch was served. Those pre-.
ent were the Misses Lindsay, Kettel
= bach, Wickersham, Rand. Nollme
j, Baumeister, Stevens, and Messrs Ke
> ter, Ray, Haynes, Vollmer, Hoy
Kincaid, Barnett, and Squler.
II The silver republican" conventic
u held in Boise on Aug. 26th proved
d be a distressing affair. The treatmel
Il the leaders received from the demo p,
n convention damrened their ardor al
but little enthusiasm characteriz,
their proceedings. After two day
10 session they endorsed Bryan and Sew,
n and some of the nominations of Il
fusion ticket.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
DOngOla.

ssDongola' is peculiar
tannage of Goat skins, pro-
cess that has revolutionized
the leather industry within
the last few years, having its
origin in the efforts of Amer
lean leather manufacturers to
initiate the best makes of
French Kid. 1t is hardly
necessary to say that they
have more than accomplished
their object, as French Kid
has almost ceased to be a
leather of import.
The Security S hoo1
Shoes" are cut from the orig
inal ssVica" Chrome tanned
Dongola made from Patna
Goat Skins. A Patna skin is
acknowledged to be the pur-
est Goat, and is counted in
the trade as probably the
best wearing skin taken from
an animal.
You are absolutely ''se-
cure" from all danger Of buy
ing children shoes each week,
as is often the case, with so
called cheap goods.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
Gen. Artz's Coal Mine.

From the Ellis Observation-Disclosures
The talk about Gen. Artz's coal
mine over in Trego county has been
renewed this week owing to the fact
that two loads of lumber and machin-
cry were taken out to the mine last
Monday. The members of the party
were very reticent in regard to what
had been done or what was going to
be done. They only thing they would
say was that work was to be pushed
on the mine from now on.
There are numerous stories afioat,
one is that Il vein of coal p inches in
thickness has been struck. Another
story is that ArtZ has sold 5000 shares
of stock in the mine to eastern par
ties, and that a force of men are to be
set at work to develop it. Another
rumor that is whispered with bated
breath is that the Populist general
has discovered gold. This is hard
ly possible, however, as it is a well
known fact that Pop has no use for
gold whatever. 1t is also claimed
that the company has purchased two
sections of land and leased several
others.
The General has succeeded in arouS-
ing good deal of interest in his oper-
atiOns and the people in the vicinity
of the coal mine are on the tiptOe of
expectation in regard to what may
come out of it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16

1 challenge competition in hosiery.
G. n. Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
Important Notice.
Meeting of the Board of RquaIiza

Meeting of the Board OF Equalization
The Board of County Commission
ers of Trego county, Kansas, will sit
as Board of Equalization on Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 1. ,
and 8, 1896, at the office of the county
clerk in Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
All persons feeling themselves ag-
grieved by reason of the assessment
or the valuation of their real or per-
sonal property will bear in mind the
dates, and appear. as at no other time
can action be taken on matters named
herein.
Parties from the First Commission
er district or Ogallah, Glencoe and
Riverside townships will be heard on
Monday, June 1st. Those of the Sec
ond district or Wa-Keeney and Will
cox townships on Tuesday, June End,
and those from the third district or
Collyer or Franklin townships on
Wednesday, June Bird.
BY order of the Board.
Attest: GEO. NJ. UFFoRD,
]sEAL.1 County Clerk.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
Body Identified.

lays hepuDl1can-
Since printing our report last Sat
urday of the finding of headless
body of a man northeast of Hays,
Sheriff Miller has received letter
from Catherine Aicher, of Walker,
who claims the body found to be that
of John Kraus. Following is the let
ter:
John Kraus left US April 6, 1896.
He had on full suit of jeans and
clothes: also checked scoat and
pants, a suit of cotton flannel under
clothes, cotton socks, a pair of con-
greSS shoes, one of which had a hole
at the toe. He also had an outing
flannel shirt on and carried another
one with him wherein he had his
double gray blanket tied up in. He
wore stiff black hat and had velvet
cap in his coat pocket. He also had a
little pocket knife with two blades in
his pocket. and had some bread and a
quart bottle of water. which he al
ways carried. This is as close de-
scription as L can give of the person
leaving US. The pants he had on
were patched on the knee and on the
seat. He also had six cents and some
morphine in small bottle in his
pockets
The above description seems to tally
with the description of the body
found. Last September Kraus came
to the home of the Aicher family
from Denver, Colo. He was an uncle
to Mrs. Aicher. He looked after the
chores about the farm. About New
Y ears he was taken sick and would
go away and stay five or six days, then
come back again. On the 9Th day of
April he left. After that no one saw
him until his body was found last
Thursday. The body was found about
four miles from the Aicher farm.
KrauS was about As years old. The
head has never been found. 1t is sup
posed the coyotes have made away
with it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
Kangaroo Calf.

kangaroo Calf" is genu-
inc calf skin, tanned by a
new process, which adds great
strength and service to the
skin, with softness, pliability
and neatness of appearance.
The skins are finished on
the grain or hair side, which
is the opposite of all other
tannages of calf skins. The
upper Of the Security School
Shoe" is made from the best
selection of Kangaroo Calf.
Each pair has an outside back
strap of this same material,
and in addition, an inside
linen back stay. The tip is
from the best Oak Sole 1eath-
er finished expressly for this
purpose, and the soles, coun-
tiers and all materials used in
the makeup of these shoes
are of the very best. They
are made for service and
hard usage, from the hustling
child, and are absolutely Sc
cure, front and back, upper
and sole.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
Lean Year Ball.

The pleasure-loving young ladies of
our city gave their first dance at Bes-
tors hall on Friday evening, May eth
The heavy rain in the afternoon and
night interfered to some extent in
attendance, but the ladies waded
through the mud and escorted the
lucky ones to the hail. At 1920
O'Clock fifteen handsome couples
marched to the delightful music of
Howe Bros. orchestra. At II O'Clock
an elegant lunch was partaken of,
after which the dance proceeded un-
til O'Clock m. Saturday. All
present report a good time.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
Midway Scraps.

Plenty of rain.
Charlie Hickman is quite sick with
the mumpS.
VIM. Tague's children all have the
mumps, but are doing well.
a. b. Redmond erected his wind
mill last week.
Bert and Ernest Brown broke colt
last week to ride
VIM. Tague, of Collyer, was thrown
from broncho last Friday and con-
siderably bruised up.
The Catholics are identifying their
church by giving it good coat of
paint. When done they will have a
neat place for worship.
Mrs. Wilds, eldest daughter of Theo
Courtney and her sister Pearl, were
calling on old friends about Banner
last week Come again ladies, you
are welcome. JACK.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16

Decoration Day Program Collysr Post G. A.
r M 107

Decoration Day Program Collysr Post G. A..
3. No. 107.
Post will meet at hall at 9 a. m. sharp.
Procession will form and take up line of
march at 10 O'Clock. The column will be
formed as follows:
Sons of Veterans.
Veterans
School Children.
Woman'S Relief Corps.
Citizens on foot.
March to cemetery for the purpose of pay
ing tribute to the deceased soldiers.
The decoration will be according to G. A.
R. ritual
Music : Cover Them Over While the
Graves are Being Decorated" by choir.
Saluting the dead.
Music--America." by choir.
Return to hall.
Dinner.
Will assemble at 1 O'Clock. at call of drum
in the hall for ritual exercises and memorial
address
Music-''We Forget Not the Day'-chofr.
Ritual exercises
MuSic-..HOnor the Brave''-choir-
Memorial addreSS-HOn. H. L. Pestana.
Music-.Sleeping in Their Tents Boys To-
night''-choir.
A cordial invitation is extended to all to
take part in these exercises.
All are requested to bring their dinner.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
To Our Friends:

We take pleasure in an
nouncing to our patrons, that
we have accepted the agency
for the Security School
Shoe" knowing them to be
the best that can be pro-
duced.
We shall be pleased to have
you call and give them q
trial, feeling that you will be
better satisfied, and get more
for your money than with
any shoe in the market.
All kind of sizes in stock.
Respectfully,
Geo. |. Verbeck,
WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-05-16
collYer School commandment Exerelses

Program for the COMMENCEMENT ex-
ercises to be held at the Congregation
al church at Collyer. on Saturday
evening, May 23rd at p. M:
Music.
Invocation Observation-Disclosures Rev. Hickman
instrumental solo. Mrs. VIM. Bower
Recitation-''The Polish Boy" Nellie Tague
Recitation-''The Student" Christine Enrich
Baritone solo. .--.......-.......-.W VIM. Ia que
Oration--Na Boneparte''
...-.---..----.--...-.Ch Charles Scott
Recitation-''I Sue for Damages"
:. Observation-Disclosures. Louise Bamberg
Recitation-.-A Wish" Ella Tilton
Recftation-.'Look Aloft'' :. Matte Deatrich
Vocal solo Mrs L. s Myerly
Valedictory--"M Mutual Industry"
Recitation--.The Red Jackett". Lillian Orr
Recitation. Ellie Atkins
Glass address and presentation of diplo-
Observation-Disclosures. j. H Deatrich
Vocal solo Observation-Disclosures. Richard Owen
BenedictiOn Observation-Disclosures Rev. Hickman
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
BETWEEN THE CARS.
Fell Conductor C. c. Bazemore, of the
Louisville and Nashville-Never Re-
covered and Died Last Night.

Mr.. c.. C. Bazemore, conductor on
freight train No. 70, southbound, on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad met
with an accident yesterday morning at
4:30 o'clock, near Cullman, which re-
suited in his death last night.
From information, it seems the train
had broken in two, and Mr.. Bazemore,
not knowing this, had started forward
on top of the cars, and when he reached
the last car toward the front, fell for
ward and was run over one leg being
crushed above and the other below the
knee.
The wounded man was found in this
condition by train crew and taken to
Cullrnan, where a physician was called
who did what was possible for him at
the time. By Instructions Mr. BaZemore
was brought to this city and taken to
Wilson & Browns infirmary. Owing to
the great loss of blood, the physicians
decided that they would first build his
system up and then amputate one of the
legs, hoping to save the other. He never
rallied. however, and died at 7:15 o'clock
last night.
Mr.. Bazemore was most exemplary
young man, and had only recently been
promoted to the position of conductor.
He was married, and lived on South
Twenty first street. His family also re-
side in this city.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
WILL. Be GRAND.
The Coming Carnival Will Be Worthy
the City Merchants Taking Much
Interest In the Event.

That the coming carnival will be a
grand success there is no disputing. The
railroad rates have already been an
nounced. they being on a parity with
those offered Mobile and New Orleans,
thus assuring a large attendance at
that time.
The merchants of this city have almost
unanimously decided upon having beau
tiful floats in the Trades parade and on
such a grand scale as to warrant their
being used at night with excellent re-
suits.
A representative of the State Herald
was present at the recent meeting of
the Carnival society, and at his sugges-
tion the society decided to have sec
ond division in the second nights parade
in which the merchants might partici-
pate, the same to be under the direction
of the committee on designs and grand
marshal
As soon as this fact was made known
number of enterprising merchants an
nouneed their determination to have
floats of such gorgeous proportions and
designs as to do credit not only to them
selves, but the city as well. This spirit
on the part of a few was soon taken up,
and now the night trades parade prom
ises to vie with the Rex parade.
This spirit of rivalry is a gladstone
one inasmuch as it shows the merchants
of the city have realized that the Car
nival society is a permanent fixture in
this city, and will do much toward bring
ing Birmingham before the outside
world.
The advertising matter of the coming
carnival has already been ordered, and
as soon as it arrives the force of men in
whose hands the work of advertising the
carnival has been placed will take the
road, and every town and city in a radius
of 200 miles will be thoroughly billed.
Besides this work, the other cities and
towns of the country will be reached
by mail and all the people will be told
of what Birmingham intends doing.
The society, 1t Will be remembered, de-
cided to have a bureau of information,
whose duty it shall be to obtain the
names of all who can accommodate WIS.,
itors with board and lodging on the oc-
casion of the carnival, and to have mes
sengers by the hundreds, If necessary,
to escort them to these places. This is
one step which WILL no doubt meet with
the highest encomiums by the visitors,
as they alone can appreciate this part
of the work, especially those who on
their last visit to Birmingham to witness
the carnival parade found it utterly i'm
possible to obtain a place to sleep and in
some instances obtain sufficient food.
There is every reason to believe that
the Carnival society will be successful
in their next effort, so much so that even
those who are residents of the suburbs
will become interested in them and be-
come their associates in the upbuilding of
the city
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-26
EFresh bread and candy made
daily at G. w. Cody's, 1920 to
1926 Sd avenue. je5-tf
ENsLEY CITIZENS INDIGNANT.

g. ENSLEY CITIZENS lNl)lGNANI.
The people of Ensley City held an in
dignation meeting Tuesday night. to ex-
press their feelings in regard to the dis
aster which resulted in the death of Mr.
William Shannon, one of the most indus
trious young men of the county. His
death was a great shock to his many
friends who deeply sympathize with his
bereaved family
Those of the party who were with Mr..
Shannon on that dreadful night have
many friends also who regret to know
of their sufferings.
Coroner Jones has empanelled the fol-
lowing jury to investigate the dire ca
lamity: Lawler Darby, J. D. Mare, A.
M. Smith, w. G.. Oliver and G. d. Smiley.
The taking of testimony was begun yes
terday morning, and those who were In
the wagon with Mr.. Shannon. who. are
able to be about, were before them and
testified as to the disaster.
Coroner Jones will make thorough
investigation of the matter and lay the
blame where it properly belongs.
THE CONTRACTOR.
Mr.. J. #. Culpepper, the contractor.
who built the bridge, also testified be-
fore the coroner's jury. He stated,
among other things, that the bond for the
erection of the bridge had never been
signad. The plans for the bridge. he also
stated, had been destroyed. The bridge
was built according to specifications and
Mr.. Paul Greene, the county engineer.
received it. No old lumber was used,
but some old iron was. These, however.
were in good condition.