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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-09

one of the largest of these irrigation
projects. Vineland. on the Lewiston
flats, Is today the scene of one Of the
busiest home colonies In the Pacific
northwest. Examined in detail, the
developments have been marvellous.
Less than u year ago the flats were
dry. parched and deserted. On the
three thousand acres now under the
company's ditch were only three small
farm houses. During all the years Of
attempted cultivation the rainfall had
not been sufficient to secure crop that
would repay the farmer in any remun-
erative degree, for the toll Of his labor.
Conditions existed, however, that were
favorable to u great irrigation enter
prise, and after two years study of all
the northwest, E., H. Libby selected
Lewiston Valley as the most promis-
ing, and combining the greatest mum
Der OF superior advantages. Backed by
that broad minded and liberal spirited
millionaire, Charles Francis Adams, of
Boston, the Lewiston Water l. Power
Company was soon thereafter formed
and capitalized. 1t began operations
upon the canal IN March, 1896. Water
first reached Vineland July Is, 1896.
| The sale Of lands and the development
of the property virtually began after
that date. On October IA, but three
houses had been erected. In less than
six mouths there have been built over
seventy dwellings and business houses
Thousands Of posts aud miles of wire
mark out the home sites OF hundred
families whose members are busy get
ting ready for a season : crop, knowing
that they have ut their disposal every
element of success in climate, soil and
, moisture. Everthing indicates thrift
and prosperity. The new settler iab"rt
with hopeful enegy. His crop Is sure,
the market is near at hand, demanding
/ the product of his industry.
HOME COLONY PLAN.
Vineland is being built on the new
colo,i Il plan Of small farm homes
near to town, making II practical ap
ulication OF the principle Of association
for common purpose.
J In Vineland there will be no widely
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-09

will add $lOOOOO in projects already
b gun. not counting some $2OO,W
more In other enterprises being pro-
noted. The growth of Vineland IL
only fairly commenced. The coming
season will see a marvellous change
under the influence of the life giving
water. Over five-hundred acres OF
fruit trees will he planted this year.
There is local nursery and ea'h set
tier is doing something to beautify his
home. Vineiand will bloom and bios
som under the Influence Of sunshine
moisture and intelligent industry In
cultivation.
WHY vINELAND ATTRACTS.
An inquiry into the cause of Vine
lands rapid growth will lead to the
conclusion that we find here co,nbi-
nation Of natural conditions that are
uneaualled by any other locality in the
Pacific north west. First and foremost
is the unlimited water supply. Grant
ing the most liberal estimates, as shown
in the actual needs in the irrigable
lands OF Utah Colorado and California,
then allowing the usual wastage, the
company can safely count on sixty pei
cent of the wafer carried by their ca
nal to use for power purposes. Every
foot Of land Of the three thousand acres
that lies under the ditch can have its
quota Of water and then the company y
| will have to figure on what tn do with
the surplus. The question is some
times raised regarding the needs Of the
soil in irrigation. 1t is well estab-
l,shed fact after the first few years,
when the sbil has become thoroughly y
saturated, that the demands upon the
canal grow less and less, George q
Cannon stated in the Irrigation Con
gress, in Denver, that the experience
in Utah had been that each succeeding
wear the same canals could supply al
increased acreage and give entire sat
isfaction. The question Of what to d'
with the surplus water in Vineiand
will lead either to the establishing o
immense power plants or the extension
of the canal to the Idaho side, wner
five thousand additional acres can b.
brought under cultivation. Indee'
both of these plans are being consider
ed by the management.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-09

scattered ranches, large and lonely. but
= closely settled neighborhood with
educational, social and religions privi-
leges. The farm plats are ten to Ave
acres. Fewer acres, cultivated in the
wonderful fruit growths Of this section
will produce more income than larger
farms located in less favorable local
ity. Intensive farming of diversified
crops, which under irrigation are al
ways sure. will bring ample returns to
the producer. There Is water enough
in the canal to insure ample power for
manufacturing, and these industries
will furnish consumers for the farm
products and preserve the perishabIe
fruits for wider market.
PRESENT DEVELOPMENT A ND FUTURE
rLANs.
The projectors Of the Eineland COM
pany are Preparing to meet every con-
ditton that will insure comfort aud
convenience to the settlers. A town
site has been laid out in central loca-
ton and broad streets connect with the
roads separating the farm homes. The
growth Of the town keeps pace with
that of the valley There are already
twenty dwellings, three stores, a two
story hotel and Il bakery. The indus
tries are represented by lun.ber yard
and brick yard. A public school has
beeA open all winter with sixty pupils
in attendance and to meet the demand
for more room and a larger teaching
force neat brick four room central
building will be erected by next fall
Three different church societies have
selected sites within the plat reset we'd
for town purposes. and one denomina-
ton has u flourishing Sunday school
held At present in u public hall. Two
public parks each containing two-and
one-half acres have been reserved and
will be fenced and set to shade trees
this summer. A tract Of land contain
ing fifty-four acres has been enclosed
as race track and fair grounds. The
agricultural association will hold al
annual fair for the display of farm pro-
ducts end the encouragement of in
dustrial progress. These detailed i'm
provements only serve to show in out
line what the company intends to dt
by way OF development. They have
spent $4,000 on the proposition and
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vegetables could be put on the market
with the advantage OF being the first
of the season. thus insuring top prices
to the producer. All the cereals and
grasses grow here n abundance, hence
dairying and feeding stock for the
market are industries that will thrive
and prosper. Indeed, the Que in,por-
tant factor not to be overlooked by the
home seeker is the diversified indus
tries that can be followed in "a country
where irrigation is ahu nnd the
climate and soil favorable.
AN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL
CENTER.
Any one who has studied the typo
graphy OF the northwest especially OF
northern Idaho and sDut heastern
Washington must have been struck
with the location Of Lewiston as nat
ural industrial. center and distributing
point. Ii the question of cheap power
can be solved manufacturing plants
| will he found to locate here and con-
vert the nature raw materials intn
finished products. Lewiston il the
natural center of a great numbering in
dustry. Easy transportation on II
navigable stream will bring the prodnc;
of the finest pine belt now available Ia
the factory doors. The great interior OF
the state contains rich ore dept sits aud
every year adds to the interest and
development of these ore bodies. Rail
roads will soon extend into and across
the state connecting with eastern lines,
but no railroad can cross the interior OF
Idaho that does not enter Lewiston
valley. This is the gateway to the
mines Of the interior, the natural rail.
road center AMI distributing point
TIE possibilities Of the location art
only beginning to be appreciated
Nothing can hold back the rapid de
velOpn,ent Of the gold properties of tn,
Clearwater basin, nothing can with
hold from the Lewiston valley tn,
prosperity that will come with the de
velopment of the interior.
These are the advantages that at
tracted The company to make All in
vestment in Vineland; these are tn
advantages that attract homeseeker
and the business man. The condition
are not artificial; the proposition doe
not have Tn be doomed. Vineland
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-09

Arthur Powell moved his family and
household goods to Asotin yesterday.
He will engage in business there with
his brother Dave.
Winfield Harper editor Of the Grange
vile Republican was In the city yestey-
day. He II on the way to Portland, to
purchase u new outfit for his paper.
He reports great prosperity on Camas
prairie.
Isaac Mounce was In from his home
In Tammany Wednesday. he reports
the fact that the delay IN spring work
will reduce the area Of spring sown
grain In that district. The farmers will
summer follow some fields which
would haye been sown II the season
had not been unusually late.
Nm Moore alias Lousey Bill was ar
rested last Friday upon warrant
sworn out by Constable Darr, charged
with insanity. This unfortunate man
has been menace and the public owes
debt of gratitude to the officers OF the
law who haye removed him 10 the
asylum where he will be fed and
clothed comfortably aud decently.
At "A meeting Of the Board of Direct
ors of the Golden Gate Mining comp.
any held mt the Office 10y the company
in this city April 9Th, 1897, the price o.
Treasury stock was fixed at seven and
one half cents per share. Additiona
men were engaged to be sent to tn,
mine under direction Of the genera
manager II. l.. Gray, who In expected
| to begin work on development Of the
mines this week.
e. o. knepper and wife arrived II
the city Tuesday. Mr.. Knepper wa
until very recently editor and manage
Of the Santa Ban bara Cal. Mornin
! press IA paper owned by his brothe
Prof. Geo. T.. Knepper Of this city. Fl
is teacher of many years exper;enc
both in public school and college worl
Both Professors Knepper aud Matht
were pupils of his in Heidelburg colleg
Ohio lie is still interested in educ,
tionai matters aud doubtless will e,
gage in some pursuit In that lire.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-09
soft AND CLIMATE.

Given an abundance of water the
question of soil and climate comes rs
the second great factor in forwarding n
great irrigation enterprise. Here 1t Is
that the special u alaptability of con-
ditions favor this locality above all
others, Lewiston Valley has II low
altitude; 1t is limited in area; It pos
sesses soil of wonderful fertility.
This combination Is rare one and the
commercial advantages arising from It
are easily grasped. The low altitude
and accompanying climatic conditions
make The season earlier by six weeks
than IL Is In any other section of the
northwest. The limited area iiisures
the grower against All overstocked
market, and the demand for his pros
duct far exceeds the supply that can
possibly come in Compel ition with him.
To the climate conditions Is TO be ad-
ded the great adaptability OF the soil
tor the culture Of fine fruits. The pro-
. ducts af the valley are celebrated both
for their quantity and quanty. Out
side of the citrus fruits aud II few semi
tropical varieties, tevery kind of fruit
grown in California thrives and ilens
here, producing crop excellent IN
size aud coloring, aud preserving the
distinct and delicious flavoring that
max es fruit sought for in the market
Tue conditions especially favor tn cul.
ture Of the finer varieties Of European
grapes. Practical tests have demon
strated the truth that IN all the pro
duets Of the vine this valley can con
test the palm with the best that has
made California famous. Another
specially is the growth and culture o
Of the cherry. The Lewiston cherry
sent to eastern markets, has attracted
experts to the study of conditions here
They report that the Lewiston val
ley is one of the very few favored 10
calities where the cherry can be grown
successfully. They further report thai
of all fruit grown for market the profit
on cherries will yield the largest re
turns for the outlay. Fruit culture
though very prominent industry, i
only one of several agricultural pur
suits that could he engaged In her
with profit. The conditions favo
market gardening, AS every variety q
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-09

Grace Hibbs was given : surpstse
party last Friday evening BY ~ NJ her
classmates IN the public school. They
spent several hours pleasantly atchltd-
hood sports.
L. A. Porter received = trio of Nom
golian pheasants yesterday. H has
one at home. He will libeFate tlio two
pairs ut his farm and hopes to stock ti,s
Lewiston valley with this noble gAms
bird.
Grant Wamack Of Humboldt Neb.
will open clothing and gents furnish.
Ing store In the brick recently vacated
by Coffin Bros. IL this city Ne Will
arrive about the middle of the. present
month.
The pet hears belonging TO Mr.. Har-
rington, were killed yesterday. They
became too tame. They visited appls
cellars and other store rooms and fed
their voraclous appetites, at the ex-5
pense Of the neighbors. They seemed
/ W IooSS0D pCuCuuuN luV tUtusUk
things up side down. Nothing from =
hens nest or nee hive to the locker
that held the family store Of provisIons
IN all the neie hborhood, WAS safe from
them when they went foraging. The
public enjoyed their antics aud are s0r.
ry they were sacrificed, but the own
er's patience was exhausted after re-
peated efforts to reform them, and he
led them out and shot them.
Another rich strike Ii reported from
Florence. The Toledo, the property Of
Briscoe and Bihby, has developed 4
pay streak that assays $1,000 to the ton.
i This mine is fitted with steam h0ist
and depth OF fifty feet has been
reached. A two inch streak In the
ledge, which was very rich. increased
to nine inch, In a distance OF ten OF
twelve feet. A strike was made dur
ing the winter at Pittsburgh landing.
on Snake river, that promises to be =
bonanza Ezra Baird. with soma
: Camas Prairie partners, made the 6Fst
locations. They have a six foot edge
e that assays over fifty dollars In gold
i and silver. 1t also carries lead and
: copper. This ore IL near the river and
can be shipped by boat.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-09
VinGlald's Prosperity.
AReview Of the Present improvements Ia
the New Colony in the Lewiston Valley
It's Future Outlook.
Conditions that have Caused its Growth and
will Cause its Rapid Development.

1t is said that the man who causes
two blades Of grass to grow where only
one grew before, is u beiiefactor ot his
race. This is only another way of say
Ing that agriculture is the basis of all
industrial prosperity. 1t Is notable
Tact that after II series Of years of finan-
clal and industrial depression that the
people turn back to the land and be-
come original producers and begin n
heW prosperity. For Years we have
been threatened with congestion of life
IN the great cities. The tide of immi'
grafton was from the rural district. to
The cities. The hard times aud de-
pressed conditions have changed the
current and there is now decided
L'ovenent from the cities t. the rural
districts. Thousands Of h.me-seekers
from the factory towns and cities are
coming to the virgin soil of the new
northwest.
iiie demand for land has leo capital
!" invest in projects that will reclaim
Tue arid lands. 1t can be said II agri.
culture is the basis of human industry,
'hat irrigation is the mai,.stay Of agri.
culture. The farmer who has water in
the irrigation ditch at his command ID
independent. His crops are assured,
Ills harvests are rs certain As the sea-
sons Thus It Is that immigration is
coming from the drouth- stricken re-
giohs east OF the Rockies to settle in
Tue ,rrlgable regions of the west.
within the last year the Lewiston
valley has been made the center o.
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Lewiston valley is protiting by the m
flowing immigration aud capital that
has taken place and will continue from
the development of tire company's
plans.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-09
Easter Millinery!


Mrs. c. w. Shields, ofMos-
cow, will be in Lewiston, at
the Raymond House, Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday,
APRIL l3, II AND IS,
with a full line of Spring Mil
linery. A beautiful line Of
Pattern Hats, Sailors and lin
en- walking hats. Ladies de-
string a stylish Easter Bon
net, should not fail to inspect
her stock. Prices and quail
ties within the reach Of all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
COLONEL BOND RESIGNS,
connected with Vermont Ma
tlOnal Guard Over 70 Years.

capt D. Gray Estey win Probably Re
promoted TO MaJorship, In which
ease Capt j. Harry Estey May Conn
mand Company 1.
military circles were surprised this wool
"heh an order was issued from the Office
vi AuJutant General Theodore S. Peck at
burlington :, announcing that Col. George
a. a. Donu OF Brattleboro, commander of the
rlrst regiment of the Vermont National
,Tuaru' mad been placed upon the retired
tilSV, upon ms own application, with the
HIgnest rank held by him in the National
~uaru service, entitled to wear the uni
lorm OF such rank on occasions of cere-
mony: Inc following is the military rec
ora Oh COL Geo. II. Bond, brevet briga-
der general:
War of the Rebellion.
Enlisted Sept. 20, 1862, as private in
Company l, 10th regiment Vermont Vol
unteers, Second Vermont Brigade, Brig
Gen George j. Stannard commanding.
present in action at Gettysburg, Pa, July
l-2-3' 1853. Discharged Aug. 10, 1868.
National Guard.
Private Company II, 18th regiment.
Vermont Volunteer Militia, Sept. II, 1866.
Discharged Nov. 81, 1867.
Private, Company I, LIST regiment, Yer
mont Volunteer Militia, June. "a, 1878.
serving as private, fourth sergeant and
hrst sergeant, when he removed from the
state
Commissioned first lieutenant, Company
|, lst regiment, Vermont National Guard,
Feb. I, 1875 captain, July Is, 1881.
Commissioned major, 1st regiment. Yer
mont National Guard, Dec. Ii, 1886. Pro-
NOTED Northumberland Jan. 6. 1893;
brevet colonel, Nov Is, 1894; colonel, Jan
10, 1895; brevet brigadier- general, Dec. 1G,
1897.
Retired Dec. IS, 1897.
The duty of this faithful officer has been
almost continuous for period of over 30
years, and he has served in all the grades
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

filled at the officers school, which will be
held at st. Johnsbury Jan. Hip. Lieut..
Col. Watson of Bradford will be in line
for promotion to the colonecy, and Major
Clark of Montpelier is the senior major
and therefore will probably be elected lieu
tenant colonel. Major Mimms of st. Al
bans and Major Fillmore of Bennington
will be advanced. A new major will be
elected, and this honor is expected to fall
to Capt. j. Gray Estey of company l, Brat
tleboro, the senior captain of the First Regi-
ment. A change as outlined would throw
Company / from the position of senior
company in the first battalion to that of
junior company in the third battalion, or
from the extreme right to the extreme left
OF the regiment. Discussion is already
rife as to the next commander of company
l, Capt. J, Harry Estey, who has been
adjutant of the First Regiment, will retire
from that position with the resignation of
Col. Bond. He was formerly member of
company |, and is well fitted in every way
to assume the command and maintain the
dignity of the Office now filled by his broth
er. 1t is thought that he would be the
first choice of the members of company |.
At the next officers school Brig. Gen.
Julius j. Estey will direct the course of
instruction which will be chiefly devoted
to the attainment of proficiency in drill
regulations according to arm of service,
the conduct of interior, advanced and rear
guards, outposts and reconnaissance.
The brigade commander, the United
States army officer on duty with the Ma
tional Guard of the state, and the com
handing officer, First Light Battery, will
constitute a board to observe and report
upon work accomplished at the school for
the information of the commander in-chief
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.
The Baptist Society Services Friday.
Saturday and Sunday.


saturday and Sunday.
Christmas Eve will be observed appro-
priately with special singing by choruses
of adults and children in connection with
the usual prayer meeting service at the
Baptist church.
At the Baptist church Saturday evening
the Sunday school classes will gather for
their class suppers at 6 o'clock. At :
o'clock there will be given by stereopticon
an illustrated story of the first Christmas
and also an illustrated English story enti-
tied christmas in Paradise" with other
interesting features. The church doors
will be open to everyone.
Next Sunday will be observed at the
Baptist church in somewhat novel man
ner. The music at the morning service
will be furnished by special quartet and
will partake of the Christmas nature. The
sermon of the morning will have for its
theme THE Great Apostle" The oral
review which has been talked of will be
omitted
At the regular Sunday school session the
time usually devoted to the lesson will be
given to answering in writing a list of so
questions on the Acts of the Apostles, but
the music will have special reference to
Christmas. In the evening at o'clock
the life and times of Paul, the apostle, will
be illustrated by 80 or more views with
oxy-hydrogen light on 80 foot screen,
with an appropriate explanatory address
The lecture proper will be preceded by in
troductory exercises of an interesting char
acter and the evening cannot fail TO be in
teresting and uplifting to all. A cordial
invitation is extended to all the Sunday
schools in town.
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from private to a general officer by brevet,
except that of corporal ana second lieu
tenant. While serving as major in 1856,
he was in command of a provisional, or
separate, battalion. Also during his tour
of duty his regiment, or parts of the same,
has participated in the following events
historical in the annals of the United
States:
July 4, 1876, as escort to the governor
at the centennial in Philadelphia, Pa.
Laying of the corner stone of the Ben
nington battle monument, and later at the
dedication of the same.
Laying of the corner stone of the York
town battle monument.
Centennial of the evacuation of New
York by the British.
He was in command of the Vermont
troops that marched in Washington at the
Inauguration of President Mckinley
March 1, 1897; also in command of his
regiment at the Grant memorial parade in
New York, April 27, 1897.
Brevet Brigadier General Bond carries
with him into his retirement the satisfac-
ton of long term of service faithfully
performed, not only in the defence of his
country during the war, but later as pri-
vate, non-commissioned officer, company
and field officer in the Vermont National
Guard. By order of
JOSIAH CIRCUIT,
Governor and Commander-in-C Chief.
Official: THEODORE S. PECK,
Adjutant. General.