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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
DEATH In PENNSY.
Huge Railway Bridge Wrecked
at Lancaster Lives Lost
Near Reading.

LANC CASTER, Pa, Sept. 80, 1s9s.-The
bridge over the Susquehanna River at
Columbia, Lancaster county, which was
nearly mile in length, was almost COM
pleteiy wrecked by the heavy wind storm
early this morning. The bridge was used
by the Frederick division of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad and was also used as a
public wagon road. The bridge connected
Columbia with Wrightsville, Pa. the lat
ter being station of the Northern Cen
trail division of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. Only two iron spans of the bridge
remain.
It was one Of the longest covered bridges
In the United States, being about mile
and quarter long. 1t was rebuilt in 1869
at cost of about $15o,O00 The piers are
apparently uninjured.
II is believed several men were in the
Drldge when it was swept away and
search is now being made for their bodies
IN columbia the electric light station
and the lace mill were partially unroofed
the town.
Late reports received from all sections
OF the county show that the damage done
VII ,r,iil,s Ieacn IN the aggregate of nearly
lost their entire tobacco crop which was
ready for the market.
N ADDITION TO frame buildings mmer-
n fha
ground. The largest was that of n R,,rS ma
Sassel. ex-ehairman of the Repnblican
Sysunty 1sl committee. His brick blaming
nlir. mn cohapsed, destroying valuable ma
Siv,OOo Deputy Auditor General Fridy was
e. sufrerer. The roof Of his barn vsas
DsoWn considerable distance and the
Upper part of the building was wrecl,ad
Senator Quay had just cornnleted ~ q
erection of q large tobacco shed ON bis
faIn. farm. and the roof Of it was blown off
and carried great distance "a
large tobacco barn belonging to
Hay Brown was blown from It's founds.
TONS to the public road and theg entira
crop OF tobacco was ruined. These are
1 pnt a sfew OF the hundreds OF similar
Two KILLED at Reading.
READING, Sept 80. 1884 telegram re-
ceived by the coroner of this city at two
O'Clock this morning from Temple this
county, says that the cast house of the
fierce gale.
81. the collapse of the roof of the cast
Ing house Of the Temple furnace by the
high winds early this morning Edward
RisemiIler and Samuel Trout We're killed
and Wllaam z. Collar. Joseph Rothen-
burger Harry Becker. William Shaddler
and william Wertz We're more or less
injured. Tne men were all employees.
1hsy were at work inside the building
when the roof fell in upon them. =
Tfe storm was very severe throughout
fences 1saeiied and many buildings iGn s'm nn, +.
rooted
Tie Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
3fiQn q. !. Fritztowp was blown over
atdsa number of barns were unroofed
aisng The hne of the Reading and Column
nufnter Of trees were blown across
II t4f isllaIphia and Reading, between
F0r1 IN ~ land TamaQua and The Buff
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
CARRIER PIGEONS FOR THE NAVY

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Sept. 80, 1sse.--A
short time ago the Navy Department de-
cided to train carrier pigeons for use
in case of war, and this naval station was
selected for the training of the pigeons
A large dove cote is being now erected
and large cobp of the finest birds of
the carrier breed win be kept here and a
It VIII be the practice to ship pigeons
several hundred miles away and let them
return by wing to the coop at the yard
II Is expected that the carrier pigeons win
prove valuable messenger iff firne Of
war IN communication from sea 10 land.
What you want when you are aiIang is
sapariIIa and be convinced of Its merit
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30

Candidate Bryan and the immense crowds
that went to see and hear him.
The Executive Committee of the State
Committee met this forenoon. at eleven
O'Clock, in the Hotel Bartholdi to discuss
the ways and means of the coming State
campa gn and to make arrangements TO
open the fight at once.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
among the losers The wires went down
during the storm.
Havoc in Charleston.

CHARLESTON IS. c., Sept. 30, 1885,
Sixty-two miles an hour was the velocity
reached here last night by the hurricane.
Anout elevsn O'Clock the sky. filled up
with swiftly moving clouds and the wind
became more boisterous. From noon until
about eight o'clock the wind rose rapidly
and the official record showed that sixty
fences shutters and loose signs came
down.
Almost before the storm had reached a
serious point here the city was practic-
ally shut off from telegraphic communi-
cation with the remainder of the world,
and it was not restored until late last
night Fortunately in spite of the fury
of the wind comparatively little damage
was done here, and so far as now known
no one was seriously injured
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
STARVATION IN BOMBAY.

LONDON. Sept. so 1sss-A despatch
from Bombay says the drought continues
in Northern and Central India, where
there has been no rain for many weeks.
The crops in those sections have utterly
failed and grain r,ots have occurred in
many places as the result of the scarcity
of cereals
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
q Tonic in lhe GARDEN.

"A half hours work in the garden be-
fore breakfast on a bright, dewy, sunny
morning is the best tonic in the world =
says physician who knows jtsr what
he is talking about. 1T is far better
than the nostrums many pale and Lam
guild men and women are taking
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
WEATHgR INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 1Sss.-For the ss
hours ending at 5 P NJ. Thursday.
Fer New York city and vieinitys-
Rain tonight and Thursday nlorai1l e.
colder; brisk to high southwest to norti1-
west winds.
ksaraneIt,a Theruanmatar Ear,arr
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
London,s First omnibus.

It was on July 4, 1929 that o1nnfbuses
first ran in England. TWO then began 20
run from the Bank of England to the
West End. They carried twenty-five pasy-
sengers inside, but none outside.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
RBPOBLI9Aa RALLY IN HoBoKBN

Odd Fellows Hall, Hoboken. was crowed
to the doors last night by a Republican
mass meeting. The crowd was SO large
that many. We're turned away The speak
efs We're Hon. G. AI. Plumby of Vermont.
y frank sutherland and CressweH AIe-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
CLOSING IN ON THE TURK.


sALoNIcA. Sept. 30, 1s9s.--The Italian
squadron of warships arrived here today
and it is announced that the British
squadron will soon follow.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
MATHIS oFExor.

New Jerseys best -four costs 25e. more per
barrel than ordinary flour, but weSth a doiiag
extra. Wholesale only at .. E. .Clsary Co.'S
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30

cratic State Committee would open head
quarters at Taylor's Hotel on Friday in
the rooms which the Democratic State
Committee has occupied for 50 many
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30

Wagner's violin teacher. Robert Sipp.
who is now ninety years OF age. was
present at this summers performances at
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-09-30
Havoc az Atlanta,

ATLANTA, Sept. 30 1896 Specials to
the Constitution" from Brunswick state
that the loss by storm there will exceed
s4o0, 900. Several lives were lost, but at
midnight the list was incomplete
The Plant and Southern railways are
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

ton regarding the rock. He found 1t
IN his tent, but beyond that all was
mystery. The general supposition
was that IA green horn discovered the
ledge in the mountains contiguous,
brought it to the camp, and not real
izinS its value, cast 1t aside to tighten
his burden, and proceeded on to more
promising fields. The camp went
wild with excitement, and the miners
deserted their placers and tiOcked to
the mountains in search Of the bonanza.
Lobison reached California aud i'm
mediately exhibited his specimens
md reported the discovery OF mann
moth ledge near Pierce City, in Idaho.
He stated to interested mining men
that he had quietly left a considerable
quantity of the quartz at Pierce City.
In leaving a part of his quartz in the
tent at Pierce City, I.obison prenledi-
tated it's subsequent discovery by the
owner of the tent and the result.
His story had hardly been told in
California when reports Of the Pierce
City excitement reached there 4
specimen of the find in Mr.. Leland's
tent sent to California corresponded ,
the specimens exhibited by Lobison.
| Lobison's story was believed: Mn
ing men rushed to him with nlonied
propositions. He accepted the best
offered. A party was organized The
following spring to visit his great mine
Lobison's story driited from Cali
fornia to Pierce City, and the arrival
Of the party in the spring had been
anxIously awaited by hundreds of
miners. There were several men in
Lobison's party, including two wealthy
California miners. A decoy party sent
out by the willy I.obison deceived the
miners who had organized as "spot-
terS," and the main party departed for
the mountains the following night.
They travelled two days toward the
highest ranges of the Bitter Roots.
That night L"bi-on informed the par
ty that they were nearing their des.
tination. The following morning the
party were Withou, guide. Iobison
mad fled.
He proved to be an adTenturer. His
bonanza was myth, but his scheme
realized him many dollars.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
Mormon Missionaries are Here.

Edward Stevenson and Matthias r.
C"w'ev, Of Salt Lake, Utah, elders oi
me Church of Jesus Christ or Latter
l'Sy saints, are in Lewiston this week
ihe gentlemen are making u tour of
ioaho' Montana aud Eastern Oregon
recurring on the doctrines of the Nor.
.n"' Church. Their first service in
!h's city will he held tomorrow even
'''s' IN the It. A. II. hall. On sunday
''ey VIII conduct services ut . and :
p H. During their visit here sen.
s,.'onal subject treated will I've "Ful.
"'''nent OF Prophecy il. the Bible of th &
establishment of the railroads, which
were established in England centuries
later"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
T he Loblson Lead.

The recent reported discovery Of the
famous Lobison lead by party Of
prospectors near Pierce City. has oc-
casioned much comment in Lewiston
among the old residents, and revival
Of the many stories regarding the ex-
istence of this big bonanza. OF the
tales given the press, the most roman
tic has been the most acceptable, and
few were based on any fact whatever.
These stories, however, given promi-
nence and publicity through the press,
have controlled the destinies of many
u hardy prospectOr. For years the
Pierce City country has been the field
OF operation of scores OF prospectors,
led to that section by the story of Lob
son and his lead and inspired in their
work by the thought of msmmOth
deposit Of the rich, yellow metal. A
business man of Lewiston---a pioneer
Of 1862 speaking Of the matter,
Iaughingly referred to the credulity OF
the public, and told the following
story of the reported existence Of the
big mine: Lobison, Il Californian
miner, was attracted to Elk City dur
ing its palmy days. On his pack horse,
aside from his grub stake, he carried
sack containing fifteen or twenty
pounds Of exceedingly rich float
quartz. which he secured in California
He remained in Elk City but IL short
time, and departed over the mountains
for Pierce City. 1t was late in the fall
when he reached Pierce City, and he
proceeded ON homcward, remaining
one day only in the camp. Before
leaving the camp. however, he visited
a miners tent and cautiously deposited
his sack of quartz in a retired corner
| retaining few small specimens
I.obison proceeded on to California
In a few weeks, the owner of the
tent, Hon. Aionzo Leland, promi
nent pioneer newspaper editor Of the
Pacific Coast, now deceased, in moving
his camp discovered the sack contain
ing the quartz. The rock was sent tt
the assay office. The returns showed
it to contain So, $50 to the ton in gold
Mr.. Leland could supply no informa
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
Pierce's Big Placers.

A corr espOndent to the Spokane Re
view has the following regarding the
development work of the American
Placer Mining Company:
"The American Placer Mining Com
pany, operating Il large claim on Orc
Fino creek, in the Pierce City district
have made cleanup. Angus Suth-
erland, one of the promoters of this en-
which will be the means of starting "A
number other enterprises of Il like ma
tu:e in that section. With limited
supply of water, M experiment was
made with about 200 yards of pay dirt,
taken from the surface, and to within
ten inches of bedrock. and the results
showed an average of - cents per yard.
Experienced miners say that, figuring
on that basis, with the richest part OF
the dirt deposited on bedrock, the dirt
will certainly yield at the east, l.2l
per yard. The success Of this PROPOSE
tion will result in the operation of the
Rhodes creek placer ground, 1t is be-
lieved, aud he Il boomer for the camp
Owing to the scarcity of water, work
will he suspended until the fall rains
begin. This successful result is the
ali absorbing topic and placer mining
il all the 20. The new method of wash
ing dirt, known ~ the "Mexican
hoon,' promises to revolutionize plac-
er mining, and number of reservoirs
are now beng built on this plan,
which not only saves the water, but
does more work. The company have
u large area of dirt, which will take
years to wash. In the approximate of
$50, 900 has been spent in developing
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
Told in the Teller.

Elsewhere is published the ad of
George Woodward. This gentleman
has established Il livery, feed and sale
stable ut Fort Lapwa,, where he il
prepared to furnish the best nccommo-
dations for travellers aud horscman.
Ra CO. horse-men desiring quarters for
winterinH stock should make inquiry
by writing to Geo Woodward, lap
wal, Idaho, care of +. Nj. Davis.
Whistlenocker, the Indian renegade
is again in the custody of the L. :. au-
thorities. The lntcs, charge against
him was preferred SUNDAY by Il. Me
Cloud, Of Nez Perce. McCloud claim,
the Indian assaulted his wife with a
club, heating her about the head, and
compelled her to give him the money
she had on her person, about go. The
case seems To be a strong one, and the
Indian is promised n just reward.
l.. A. Osborne, travelling co respond
ent for number of eastern periodicals,
has been visiting in Lewiston several
weeks. The gentleman's latest pro,
duction, is sketch of the Florence
and Warrens mineral belt, aud its pros.
poets and possibilities. The article will
he illustrated and will, in capable
manner, supply much desirable infor,
nation regarding those prom nen,
mining centers.
A large crowd attended Miss Harriet
Stevens musicale. given last night al
the Masonic Hall. The best mu,ica
talent of Lewiston was represented ou
the program, and the entertainment
was highly pleasing tC all. Miss S,ev
ems Iosesses rare musicnl talent, All,
the compliments received last night on
her execution of high elias, selections
are justly deserved.
! Angus Sutherland returned to tn,
Pierce City mines Monday. He will
work on his big placar mine until the
first Of December
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
Our Public Schools Opened.

The Lewiston Public Schools open, d
Monday with the following corps OF
teachers: Principal, Prof. W. o. Cum.
m,ngs; Assistants, Mrs. Mary Wick.
e,sham, Miss Mary Kroh, Miss Carrie
Crun,, Miss Tillie Jennings and Prof
Curtis. The first days enrolment
numbered 300, an increase of 25 over
opening day of last year. Prof. Cum
during the year of 400 pupils, The
school year starts out with splendid
prospects for the term, and with All
abe corps Of teachers the high stand
ING of the school in the past Will ht
maintained.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
Resolutions.

We, the instructors and teachers Of
tho Nez Perce county Teachers Insti-
tute in convention assembled, do feel
that it is right for us to declare our
views in relation to some vital questions
closely affecting us all, therefore be it
Resolved: First, that we believe it
conducive to the best interests of our
growing state of Idaho, for women to
be allowed the elective franchise, and
that therefore it becomes our duty to
urge upon the voters Of Idaho, the
necessity of their action to secure that
end, In the coming election.
Resolved: Second, that an educn-
: tional standard should be established,
I ~ means to determine the fitness Of
person to vote.
Resolved: Third, that the duties Of
County Superintendent of Schools are
to arduous to admit OF being well done
when connected with the duties Of
Probate Judge, and therefore the two
offices should I've segregated.
Resolved: Fourth, that there is nee,l
for good system Of gradation in the
country schools from the country
schools Of the state, in order that pu-
pills going to the town schools from the
country, may b. more readily placed
in the proper grade.
Resolved: Fifth, that while we
object to sectarian influence III the
scho0lroOm, we earnestly protest
against the statutory law, torbiddtng
the reading Of the Scriptures in the
schoolroon,.
Resolved: Sixth, that the teacher,
OF this institute urge our representa-
tives to the Legislature, to use their
utmost influence for the passage Of n
law prohibiting the sale of cigarettes
to minors.
Resolved: Seventh. that we urge
upon the teachers of this state to give
more attention to the teaching of the
Influence of stinlulants and narcotics
upon the human system.
itesolved: Eighth, that these reso-
'ntions be furnished the Lewiston ia
pers for publication, as the sentiment
of this Institute.
H. f. CURTIss
=. q. HAYNES.
F. V. PYLE.
MRS. NJ. WICKERsH AN.
MISS. l.. STANDIFORD.
Com. on Resolutions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
District Court.

The fall term Of District onvened in
Lewiston Monday. Monday leing "A
general and legal holiday, Adjournment
was taken until Tuesday. The session
promises to be n long one. The follow
ing business was transacted ap to ad-
journmemt hour last night:
Yates 70. Yates. Default entered and
A. G.. Sweet appointed referee.
Porter W. Stevens ct al. Default Of
two defendants entered.
Williams vs.. Williams. Dismissed.
Keahlcs W.. Big Bar Mining Go.
Placed On calendar and default en-
tered.
Augustine ~. Dresser ct al. Placed
on calendar to hear motion.
Prout ct al. vs.. Mounce ct al. Placed
on calendar to hear motion.
NV. Pacific Hypotheck bank Va.
J. A. IMthrod, administrator ct al.
Placed on calendar and Fred W. l'iper
Esq. appointed guardlss, nd. litem for
minor defendant.
| n. W. Pacific Hypotheck bank vs.
Charlotte Davis. Placed on the calen-
dar and dismissed as per stipulation.
Frank l.. DWhlbery. a omitted to
cltizenship.
Hallett vs.. I.arcon,. Set for trial
Monday, September, l+th, 1896, at 10
o'clock IL, m.
Cosl,er vs Mounce. Set for trial
Monday, Sept. 18th at , y. m.
Hartingle vs. Steenstla. Set for
trial Tuesday, the 18th, at 1Oa. N.
&. II. Wood W.. l.. q. Swanson. Set
for trial Tuesday the 18th, at p. N
Ritchie vs.. Lydon. Set for trial Fri
day, at T.. m.
Insolvency Of McIver. insoivent
discharged.
Insolv ency Of Hewitt. Insoivent
discharged.
Insolv vency of Carter Insolvent
discharged.
Insolvency of White. Insolvent
discharged.
Rand ". Ward. Set for trial Thurs
dan the 10th at 10 u. m.
Theissen w. Riggs Bros. Stricken
from calander.
Stannus Va. GODDARD. Set for trial
Sept. II at 10 IA. m.
Morris vs.. GODDARD. Set for trial Sept
18th at 2p. m.
Emohd vs. Nez Perez County. SET
for trial Sept. i4th at 10 Il. III.
First National Bank of Winston \.
L. vs.. jas. W. Reid. Demurrer and
motion argued, submitted and taken
under advisrment.
Murch vs.. Murch. Set for trial
Sept. llth at . IA. IN.
Whiting vs.. Shepler. Demurrer s,is-
tanned. Plaintiff granted leave to
amend and defendant to answer in
one day. Default of all defendants cX-
cep. administrator taken.
Miss Maud Wildenthaler l. visiting
at Grangeville, this week the guest of
Mrs. T.. NJ. Day.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

Many old-timers, however, still be.
lieve In the existence of the big mine.
They account for Lobison's action by
stating that he had lost his bearings,
and fearing the anger of his disap-
pointed companions, avoided an eX-
planation by deserting the party:
At any rate, Lobison's canard has
exerted IL good influence in the dcvel-
opment of the great Pierce City min.
ing district.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
Mass Meeting Tonight.

\ mass meeting of the citizens OF
Lewiston is called to meet tonight at
the city council rooms in this city.
I he purpose Of the meeting is to or
ganize race association. Manager
Kloostra, of The Willows, offers splen-
did inducements to encourage Il race
meeting in Lewiston this fall, and our
citizens should interest themselves in
the matter. A large number of out-
side hOrseman are deisrOuS of winter
ing their racers here, and a fall meet
ing would undoubtedly meet with
success.
The Bryan Silver Club was organ
lied Saturday night; about thirty peo-
pie were present.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
Mckinley Sends Greetings.

John l.. Chapman, secretary of the
local Mckinley and Hobart club, ha.
received the following letter from
Major Mckinley, acknowledging the
organization Of the club bearing hi.
name:
CANTON, Ohio. Aug. 2Sth. Mr.. Joh,
l.. Chapman, secretary Mckinley and
Hobart League. Lewiston, Idaho. My
Dear Sir: Please convey my appreci-
ative acknowledgment to the mem
bers of the Mckinley and Hobar
League, for their enthusiastic greet
ings.
Yours very truly.
WM. MCKINLEY
James +. Babb. of this city. received
Monday the following letter from Mr.
Mckinley, dated ut Canton, Ohio
Aug. 3lst.:
Jas. f. Babn, Esq, Chairman Re
publican Conv. ntion, Boise, Idaho
MY Dear Sir:--l profoundly appreciai,
the commentators Of the Republicans
of Idaho, as expressed through you +,
wire; and l congratulate you and you
fellow republic upon your conven
ton
Very Truly Yours,
w. MCKINNEY.
State Chairman Stewart is In receip
Of the following telegram from Majo
Mckinley:
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. ls.-Mr. George
II. Stewart, president Mckinley club
Boise, Idaho: | am delighted to lear,
from your recent telegram that th'
Republicans of Boise have organize,
for the campaign. Please present my
most appreciative acknowledgment /,
the members of your club.
Yours very truly,
WIN. MCKINLEY.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

this claim, covering IL period of three
years. The indications are that this
will have II tendency to revive the
camp wonderfully, and cause IA ripple
of excitement for some time
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

iiehrv White, an old from tiers,n al
"u Siuaw man." died last w,.ek in
,"e rorter neighborhood, on the Nez
wees reservation. lie came to the
.o"S' IN ~. He had reached great
aye.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

Miss Maud Wildenthaler l. visiting
at Grangevillc, this week, the CUES, of
Mrs. &. Nj. Day.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1896-06-13

Buy one of our three thousand mill
tickets and save money, good for ono
year from date of purchase, on all raA
and water lines on the Union PACING
and the Q. R, s. N. R'ys. You can stop
off where you please and are alloReaH
$50 pounds of baggage free. Price 81
or 216 cents per mile. G. L. Alley AsA