Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-01-14

iron work must be constructed and
shipped in here from the distant foun
dries and rolling mills 1t Is hopet
aud expected, however, that activ,
construction of the foundations for the
piers will toe begun during the presen,
low water. This bridge virtually mean.
the annihilat on of the Snake river =,
far rs commerce Is concerned, a might,
step In the union of two great states, +,
close bond and powerful link in th,
building up Of n great town in Lewis
ton valley.
WHO ARE THE COMPANY?
The man Is more than the money. >
Is truism among the millionaires
They, of all men, know that more
depends upon business management,
than upon dollars. Charles Francis
Adams is man whom all VINO know
him respect and admire for his stirling
Integrity, high sense of honor and great
ability. These qualities, backed by hi.
great wealth, honorabIy acquired
make HIM power In the development
of this valley, which is a guarantee ol
the future, aid of tair treatment to ali
who deal with the Lewiston Water 4
Power Company. William Wheeler
the consulting engineer OF the compa
ny and manager of the capital syndi
cate In Boston, has had great exper
iehce in hydraulic work, having en-
gineered not less than twenty water
supply and power companies, and Is
still actively engaged in the manage
ment OF dozen or more OF them. Gen
Elbert Wheeler, of honorable army
fame, the treasurer. stands beside his
brother in all his work, and the two
are recognized power with ample per.
sonal wealth and large independent
backing among the conservative In
vestors of New England. VIM. II
Bowker, favorably known for u year.
10 all the agricu tural world east OF
the Rockies, AS the organizer, presi-
dent and manager of the great Bowker
Fertilizer Company, Of Boston and
New York, Is another member of the
powerful syndicate which is backing
Preside Mt Libby in the work here, and
which AS whole Is u guarantee of sue.
cess. and of fair, honorable treatment
tor every conner to Vinelahd aud Lew
iston, Washington.
OF the president and manager Of this
company, Mr.. f. II. Libby, but little
heed be said here. He is well known
the country over as an agricultural
journalist and an industrial manager
To the people OF this valley he has be-
colne well known as the efficient man.
ager Of the Lewiston Water and Power
Company's interests here. The success
OF the enterprise II largely due to his
wise and consistent personal manage.
ment of the details of the business.
by his success as well rs by honorable
business intercourse he has earned
respect.
THE HOME MAKERS.
The ten acre farm of Mr.. o. A. James
IS an example of IA model Viueland
home. This tract is rectangular H. form
twenty 10y eighty rods II slopes on an
nve'; grade to the north. There are
streets on each end and along one side.
A stream of perpetual water flows along
The south line, the highest point. The
black soil is now being owed the see
)nd time, full ter inches deep, prepar
atory to planting choice collection of
fruits, grains and grasses. There is also
\ reserve for a family garden and "A
AVN. On the northeast corner is the
twelling house-a fine cottage of ten
rooms, built in the most substantial
manner. Preparations are also under
way for large barn for the storage OF
'oots, hay and grain as well "a shelter
or the family COW and carriage team.
Mr.. James il "A stockman OF independ-
North Eakota. He comes, like many
others, to the Lewiston valley, for the
comforts that he can provide in this
more perfectly than in any
'ther section of the northwest.
Mr.. NJ. J. Vessels, the Lewiston.
daho fruit expert and entomnlogist.
has made IA good selection for the pur-
'oses of mixed farming. He can find
oil, sun exposure, and all other CON
iitions TO suit every class of crops or
,lants. He will devote his choice tract
% nursery, flowers and rare plants.
ruts. and poultry.
Engineer Van Ar,dol proved his
auth in the country. his originality.
ND his good taste 10y selecting IA home
n Eineland and in spot that MANY
would have passed bv. He has IA home
arm of many possibilities and he is
citing pace for Others to follow i'm