Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-07-09

tirely abated the nuisance, Careful
consideration might, however. sIlpnes,
some other and better plan
| SABBATH OBSERVANCE
! Petitions with "A long list of the
names of our best others and of p4o-
pile from the surrounding country who
trade in Lewiston have been sent i'm at
different times for the consideration of
, the council. / would ASK, have we a
right to ignore and table and give no
recognition to the demands of those
| who have asked for our assistance i'm
good faith.
Is it no; a burning shame that our
beautiful city and this state of all
Others mos! favored in variety of eli.
mate and productions, immense water
facilities, magnificent grain raising
grounds. suberb, pasturages, wonderful
mines of wealth, and IA constitution
above all Others that gives full liberty
OF conscience aud opinion should be
content to lie under the ban of having
no respect for the sabbath. 1t is not
only question of Gods laws but of
physiology, and psychology AS to what
thi, want may be. The employees IA
well as the employer have some need
OF rest aud recreation. And | recon-
mend that you give this question your
careful consideration.
PUBLIC PARK.
For city with the bright future of
Lewiston We are sadly lacking in not
having public park. Steps should be
taken to secure suitable grounds for AS
the city Increases in population this
Improvement becomes All actual ne
cess'ty. If the city has not already
suita' lie grounds steps should he taken
to procure the same. In a climate like
ours trees and shade, besides making
the city more attractive to strangers,
Is conducive to our comfort.
| HOSPITAL.
petition well represented by the
taxpayers OF the city has been before
the council asking tor donation of
land tor hospital purposes Although
| am personally opposed to the trans
action, officially | will not oppose the
measure, providing the necessary pro-
lection to the city is carried out as first
agreed upOn.-
THE INDIAN LIQUOR QUESTION.
This is question of grave import.
1t is time tor the strict enforcement of
the law in regard to selling whiskey to
the Indians. The law must he en-
forced without fear or favor--w without
regard to the wishes or special privi-
leges of any citizen. The law must be
enforced and the time to begin is now
: The lives of citiz rs, travellers and lit
tie children are in daily jeopardy. We
are the laughing stock of other towns,
and trade is diverted to other places Il.
many of the better class of Indians
have plainly stated that they did no,
care to trade where they would bt
classed in the same list with Indians
, of bad repute. Under the law the Off
GERS or the people should prevent the
3 sale of whiskey to the Indians. Thi.
can be done by proper vigilance and i,
is the duty of every business man anC
citizen to assist the council IN the fur
t thera::ce of the suppression If this eX
t isting evil.
. In conclusion, 7 would state that i
t is my desire TO consult freely with yOl
z at all times on matters relative to thu
l city's welfare, and wish most hearth,
r that cordial relation may exist anon.
us, being assured that by having thi
2 feeling of good will will, and harmony
l the welfare of the city will be advanced
e in all ways.
l Il. b. COOPER.