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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25
That Monetary Commission.

One of the live questions OF the
present is the question OF monetary
reform. 1t is question that the
brainiest men of the nation, ire
spective of party affiliations, are
considering from the standpoint OF
pure patriotism. We call atten-
tion 10 the history Of the move
ment, as set out fully III another
column in this issue. We call at
,ention to the names of the men
who compose the commission and
to the purpose that actuated the
movement for monetary reform.
These are the men charged with
"a futile effort to fix the gold
standard upon the country" Read
about the history of this act OF
the party in power to defeat the
will of the people" read about this
act of party treason which lat
this time threatens the commercial
world with disaster Yes. read il
over and feel relieved that the
mighty solons of the west have
discovered the great conspiracy in
time 10 save tottering nation.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

The few petty offices in Idaho S
a small consideration compared
with the general results that will
follow for the benefit of silver, if
all the silver forces unite. Give
these to any one of the three silver
elements and see how willingly
they will favor such a union.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25
Notice for Homestead Proof

Sarah A. X. Watson, widow and heir Oh pAA'>'
Watson, deceased. II. F.. 3IoI. ,....,.r,,s
Land Office at lewiston ldano' Ja"""''
1898. e,,,ov;nf
Notice is hereby given that the io u,;on i
named settler has filed notice OF her in.e anJ mi
make final proof in support of her claim n;cs i
said proof win be made before U; LAM Sarah
Lewiston, Idaho, on February ~; l,s, nsi Watsoa
deceased for the Sh NWA and WE s"A' ~ "
Up IS. N. X. S. w. b. NJ, A., ,ove her
She names the following witnesses 70 OPP of ad
continuous residence upon and cnltiVa''o"
land, viz: ,,..o Martin
william B. Cooper, of Lewiston: ldan ,soSer d
Vessels, of Lewiston, Idaho; Linz s. -, nfIev
Concord, Washington; James A. ferpo"'
iston, Idaho. ,,s pevistef
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25
Losing Faith in the Issue.

= III CitN~A ica&Nc VIM sos 0tN
outnumber the goldites S tot, yet
the former are so concerned about
the future, the cry goes up from
all over the state, The only sal
walton for silver in Idaho is in the
close union of all the silver forces"
Why is it that the little handful of
republicans whose numerical in
significance is a standing jest with
the silver forces can cause such
CONSERVATION in the allied camp?
Can it be that the silverites are
losing faith in the issu., Why is
there need OF such strenuous eff
fort II the cause of the white metal
is daily gaining ground3
The fact is that much of the cry
about the growth of the free silver
sentiment is only vain boasting.
The predictions of the silver
men have been discredited by the
events OF the past year and the ut
Ter tallacy Of their arguments
shown up by facts too plain to be
denied. The contention that
wheat and silver would rise and
fall together by some divine law
is proven false by the quotations
Of the markets day by day. The
prediction that if we continued
with the gold standard that wheat
would drop to twenty-five cents is
we'll refuted by dollar wheat in
Tie markets. The silver men pre-
dicted that new bond issue would
result from continuing with the
gold standard. ana that nothing
could break the endless chain Of
bond issues to keep up the gold
reserve, but the opposite is true.
The gold reserve is increasing
every day aud the revenues under
the new ,ariff are squalling the
expenditures. This takes another
prop from under the silver plat
form aud leaves it tottering.
The prosperity which at first
they refused TO see aud which
later they said was only temporary,
still continues to abide with the
people. Every week the bank
balances show an increased vol
ume of business and trade reports
continue to tell the tale of i'm.
proving conditions. Evidence is
coming in from many points in the
northwest showing that business
is improving. industries are de-
veloping and trade is picking up
i'll ways 20 insure prosperity under
the present policy of protection.
All reports are to the effect that
the farmers are finding abundant
evidence that the protective policy
OF the republican party will con-
tribute to the diversification OF in-
dustry and the improvement of
conditions on the FARMS
With direct evidence that every
contention made by the silver pro.
pogandists has been refuted by
facts. that their pet theories will
not hold, that wheat and silver
are not Siamese twins. that pros
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Jacob Whittirger' s,ters testaines-
tary on the Estate Of jacob Whiillnstthe lh DAY
were granted to the undersigned on ro mn Of NJ
of February 1896, by the Probate Wv"
Perez county. Inns, said esis'.
are REQUIRED to exhibit them to me iS' Of russell
at my residence three miles norm ;n four n,onths
post Office. Neg Perez county, Willie shsIl he fof
after the date of this notice, or 'nes
ever barred.
This nth day of February Is9s,r r ROBy,
Executor of the Estate of Jacob
decea sd
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25
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Notice of Contest.

U. S. Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho feofn'
II, 1898. 49,. .mo.
Complaint having been entered at TINS o1 IN,
by Albert Sidney Mack against Joseph ". w w
breath for abandoning his Homestead Entiy ~. ~.
ton ,, township a. n range ;, F., in Neg Psic !,
county. Idaho. with view to the cancea'io pm,
said entry, the said parties are HEREBY s Ss a
moned to appear at this office OH the aan "; "a
March, 1905 at 10 O'Clock a. M, 10 iesPoiaa Van
furnish testimony concerning said alieeeu ''--
donment. ...
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

A silver exchange comedies that
there are 500 republicans in idaho
This is five times as many as Du.
bois conceded before the last cam
paign, but the vote showed better
than oooo. There is every evil
dence that there will be plenty yet
to keep the silverites guessing till
the vote is counted.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

First the Governor sued the
treasurer and recovered SI7,ooo
and now the Auditor is suing the
Secretary for another $1,000. All
these little side issues IN the con-
duct of state aft ,irs show how much
the party Of reform needs reform
ing.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

The Dubois whippers-iA are
making strenuous effort to keep
all the silver republicans in line
for the perpetuation of Bossism in
Idaho, but the leaven of rebellion
is working and an open rupture is
imminent.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

The receipts of revenue under
the Dingley law, during the month
of January, show that under nor
NAL conditions the law will pro.
duce surplus.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

When the farmer aud stock rails.
Ell are getting twice as much for
their wool and wheat and a third
more for their beet and mutton
than IN years past, to say that
prosperity has come is a very mod.
est way Of putting it.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

Secretary Lewis holds that a
public Office is only little side is
sue to pay Office rent. while he
does general commission bust
ness on his private account. The
taxpayers of the state are making
a very careful note Of recent re-
form movements.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

In counting up the saving to the
people of the state by the present
reform administration. no account
was taken of court costs in suits
by state officials When that item
Is added the balance will be
doubtful.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

Keep your eye on the Dingley
tariff law. For the current month
1t is producing revenue at the
rate of 81 100000 per day. The
results are shaming the calamity
croakers.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

From the outlook for a factional
fight in the ranks OF the silver re-
publicans, Dubois had better be at
home effecting a union of his own
forces.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

In the debate on the Teller
resolution, the assertion was made,
that what we wanted. was power
TO cram silver down the throat of
the foreign bond holders. In this
etatement there is concession that
Under Tree coinage, silver would
be deprecated currency, for if it
were as good as gold it would be
taken willingly and there would be
no need to use force to cram il
down the threats of the bond hold
ers. But in this connection it
would be we'll to remember that
when you cut down the value of
the dollar which is to be paid to
the bond holder, you also cut down
the value of the dollar to be paid
to the holder Of the pillow handles,
to the holder OF the pick and shovel.
to the holders Of insurance policies.
to the holders Of deposits in banks,
and saving institutions. and to
every man. woman, and child, to
whom money is paid for services,
for wages or for property. The
bond holder will not be the only
sufferer in the scheme to depreciate
the national currency.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25
Timber Culture, Final Proof.-Ne"ss "
Publication.

United States Land Once, Lewiston
January 81, 1895 ,u,.,r Hinmar
Notice Is hereby given that Arthur s 2, prcof
has filed notice ofintention to make nh osce 10
before the Register or Receiver at ta,S Of March
ass , 1asae culture f" moa appe ad
the lot :, swK mel. and SEX nw4 qas snse 10 J.
ton No. 80. in township No. 60 n 'AAS
w. B. M. smith,
He names as witnesses: GeoiSs Robot
Thomas Stevens. John Cafhp'e"'
''s' ram" ." " B. F. MORRIS, Reg''1@-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

-Wildenthaler delivers fresh bread
twice day all over the city. Leave
orders with the delivery man tor
groceries.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25
Wood for Sale.

Dry red FIR wood for sale, promptly
delivered. Telephone IA.
r, w. kettenbach.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25
Notice OF Contest.

U. S. Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho, Feb u
1898.
Complaint having been entered at this omce
by John M. Fix against Patrick Flannefy y. M
his Homestead Entry No 5354, da!ea
Aug. S, 1897. upon the Lots 81 ~, a. a. %, ana
Sec. % and Lots and 8, Section 10, Iownsnp
50, N. Range 1, W. B. Nj, in Nez Perez county
Idaho, with a view to the cancellation Of az !.
entry. the said parties are hereby summonse ss =
appear at this Office on the goth day Of Ma!s.
1898, at 10 o'clock a. m, to respond and nlhss
testimony concerning said alleged abandonment
ALFRED W. KRoUIINGER, Receiver.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-02-25

forces,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-19
SPANS FINANCIAL POSITION.
Suspension of Specie Payments Can
not Long BE DELAYED.

LONDON, June 1S.-The Statist, COM
menting on the war loan of the United
States to-day, says: THE preparations for
the loan no doubt accounts to some extent
for the fall in American railroad securities
this week. The other principal cause is the
collapse of the wheat corner, and if there is
very much selling of American railroad Sc
curities in Europe, as is believed on the
Stock Exchange, then it is possible gold
may soon be taken to New York in consid-
erable amount. American bills are known
to be offefing. Indeed, these bills are being
drawn against credits in anticipation of or
dinary requirement. Therefore, it is not at
all improbable that gold may be taken, and
if it goes we shall certainly see very con-
siderable recovery in rates in London"
Under the heading, ''Is the Bank of Spain
Solvent?" the Statist lengthily discusses
Spain's financial position, saying: Upon
the banks ability to finance the govern
ment depends the continuation and duration
of the war. Practically the Spanish gov
ernment is now reduced to the expedient of
using the printing press to meet it's war out
lays, and the longer that printing press IS
in operation and the more notes are issued
the greater will be the depreciation in the
value of the paper peseta. If the war lasts
much longer we may see the paper peseta,
which is now at discount of so per cent,
depreeiate as did the aSsignat of France at
the close of the last century. The formal
suspension of specie payments cannot long
be delayed. Indeed, the suspensions have
practically occurred
The Statist then presents an array of fig
ures showing the exact position of the bank,
with note circulation of 1913 900 900 pese-
tas without any coin reserve available for
its redemption, and further pointing out
that such note circulation may be increased
to 2 800, 1900 peSetas. Finally, the Statist
says that in three years the Spanish and
Cuban governments have borrowed 1,O0O, 900, :
900 pesetas from the Bank of Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-19
The Military Expeditions.

WASHINGTON, June 49,
There was much anticipation in
official circles of the official dis
patches, telling of the arrival of
the Santiago and first Philippine
expeditions at their respective des-
tinations. Secretary Long, in re-
sponse to query as to the proba-
BILE date of arrival of the first
Philippine expedition, said to-
night: ''It is likely to reach there
any day now. / should think to-
morrow" Asked when word of
the'landing of the Santiago expe-
dition might be received, his reply
was: '"Possibly tomorrow after
noon, probably Monday morning."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-19

Much smoke and confusion were discerned
in Guantanamo during it's progress. Crowds
of people and troops of soldiers were seen
moving about, and the vessels in port hur-
riedly changed their anchorage.
On Wednesday night the Texas pene-
trated into the bay of Santiago passed
MORO Castle and poured a we'll directed fire
both upon that stronghold and the Castle
Socapa. This battle began about IL o'clock
and ended about midnight. There was very
little response from the Spaniards and such
as there was did hardly any damage No
body was killed in any of these actions on
the American ships.
Two Spanish officers who were captured
on Wednesday in Guantanamo bay are re-
ported to be on board the Marblehead.
The news of the work on Wednesday night
by the Vesuvius and New Orleans in San
tiago bay is confirmed The Vesuvius threw
shells into the water to explode the mines,
while the New Orleans engaged the fortifi-
cations along the shore.
The Marblehead has captured a Spanish
sloop in Guantanamo harbor, and made
eight soldiers who were on board prisoners.
The Americans are now practically in full
possession of Guantanamo bay, and the
white tents of the land force present
llIlpOSlilS SPCStdClS. There Is OCcd-
sional firing from the Spanish land forces,
but it is always inefficient and of no impor-
tance.
Day before yesterday the American SOL
diers captured at Guantanamo Cuban with
dispatches, which he was carrying to the
Spanish general. He was turned over to
the Cuban commander and shot. Another
Cuban was also captured the same day un-
der similar circumstances. His fate is un-
der consideration.
Last night the Texas entered Santiago
harbor and inflicted much damage upon the
fort on the east shore 1t is the general
opinion among the naval officers that be-
yond the capture Of Guantanamo and the
possible reduction of Santiago, there will
be no more large operations during the sum-
mer.
Caimanera, instead of Guantanamo, was
probably shelled by the American fleet
Guantanamo is fifteen miles from the sea-
port town of Caimanera. The latter is To-
Gated on Guantanamo bay
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-19
TRANSFORMS sCARCE.
american Owners Do Not Want to
Surrender Their Vessels.

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-It begins to
look as if the War Department would have
some difficulty in obtaining the necessary
transports for the Porto Rico expedition
unless some of those which have been sent
to Santiago are utilized for that purpose
An earnest appeal was made to the coast
wise companies to favor the War Depart
ment and submit propositions looking to the
charter of such vessels belonging to them as
had not already been secured by the gov
ernment. The replies to the governments
telegrams however, have been far from
satisfactory as the steamship companies
feel they already have gone as far as prac-
ticable in surrendering their ships and that
to release those still in service would SUBJ
ject them to great loss and bring their busi-
ness almost to a standstill 1t is acknowl-
edged by the War Department officials that
the vessel owners up to this time have been
very considerate and have chartered to the
government number of the best vessels.
and regret is expressed that all that are
needed cannot be secured. In this dilemma
the department has been compelled to re-
sort to ships of foreign register for the
transport service, and a number of English
bottoms are now under inspection Com
gress will be asked to give an American
register to vessels so secured. They Will be
materially benefited thereby, as after the
war they may engage in the coastwise trade
in competition with American-built vessels.
No progress has been made to-day by the
department in securing transports for the
Porto Riean expedition. The few now on
hand are entirely inadequate for the needs
of the invading army, and twenty or thirty
ships more will have to be obtained. Own
of lor lDar. IS -l,s, ~.
registry have offered their vessels to the
department. and these are being inspected
with view to their possible acquisition.
There is another matter that is worrying
the War Department The lack of availa-
BILE ships to carry supplies is delaying the
award of the contracts by the commissary
department of the army for furnishing re-
frigerated meats for the army in Cuba, as
we'll as for the starving natives. The COM
missary general prefers not to close the
contracts until ships for carrying the sup
plies are in such condition as to be ready
for transportation purposes. Some difficulty
is being encountered by the department IN
obtaining vessels, and it may be that re-
sort to impressment will be necessary. The
proposals received by General 'Eagan on
Wednesday from the various meat-dressing
establishments of the country contemplated
that the government should furnish the yes
sells. After they have been obtained re-
frigerating apparatus will have to be in
stalled TO keep the meat fresh and palatable
during and after its shipment to Cuba, and
until it is furnished to the troops. General
Eagan says refrigerated meats only can be
satisfactorily used for feeding the troops.
as experience has shown that cattle killed
the day before and left over night is not
edible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-19
TOWN sHELLED.
Great Destruction Said to Have Been
Wrought in Guantanamo.

Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press)
MOLB ST. NICHOLAS, June Is, $50 D. m.
News from Guantanamo bay up to this
morning shows that naval operations there
continue most active and with the advan-
tage on the side of the Americans Yester-
day morning at $3.50 o'clock the American
vessels resumed the bombardment of Guam
tanamo town, and in the course of one and
one-half hours threw into it seventy-five
shells, great majority of which appeared
TO have been effective. Six of these shells
were 13-inch projectiles. eight s-inch and the
rest smaller The men in the tops could see
many of the shells strike in the very midst
of the town. while others fell among the
shipping and commercial buildings near the
waters edge. Smoke rose in dense columns
from the places where the shells fell, and it
is believed that the damage, both by the
impact of the missiles and consequent fire.
was very great
On Thursday evening the ships had
thrown four thirteen-inch and nine eight
inch shells into the town. This lombard
ment began at o'clock and ended at s
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-19
Probably a Spanish Fake.

MADRID, June Is, 7 p. m.-Ac-
cording to private kilograms re-
ceived here from Cuba, yellow
fever is raging among the Ameri-
can marines encamped near the
entrance to Guantanamo bay, and
several cases of the disease are re-
ported to have occurred on the
ships of the squadron. The tele-
gram describes the heat as terrible
and says the swampy condition of
the ground has prevented thus far
the carrying on of military opera
tions in the vicinity of Santiago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-19
WISHES NO QUIT SPAIN.
The Queen Regent Much Depressed by
the Condition of Her CnunfrH

NEW YORK, June ia dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says: News concern
ing the abdication of the Queen Regent of
Spain, Which was given by the Temps with
out details, has been very half-heartedly
denied in the Madrid press. The Queen
Regent, much depressed by the sad situation
Of the country and the Spanish peoples
lack of sympathy for her. made up her mind
fortnight ago to renounce her rights and
title asiregent in favor of the Infanta Isa-
bella, sister of the late King Alfonso XIII.
This princess, who is Spanish in heart and
mind, Is much beloved throughout the king
dom. The Queen Regent thought that by
yielding the regency 10 her she would dis
arm the adversaries of the existing regime,
and rally all the sympathies around the lit
tie King She even formed the resolution
OF quitting Spain for time after her abdi-
cation with her two daughters. leaving the
young sovereign to reign, and the new re-
gent. She summoned Premier Sagasta and
eloquently laid the plan before him. A min
isterial council was held. after which all
Continued ora second Pnge1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-06-19
SENSATIONAL STORY,
Alleged Attempt TO Blow Up the
Transport City of Peking.

VICTORIA, b. c., June 1S-The steamer
Victoria brought the following story from
Honolulu: The Hawaiian Star, of June g.
publishes the following story regarding an
attempt to blow up the City of Peking
lulu: If the report which Is in circulation
to-day is true, Honolulu came near being
the scene of as frightful a disaster as that
of the Maine and in much the same way.
The story is nothing more nor less than
that an attempt to blow up the Peking
magazine was frustrated just in time An
enlisted man, It Is said was caught just in
the act of arranging a fuse connecting with
the magazine. The magazine contains 400
tons of powder and had been guarded e-ose-
ly The bastard, il Is said. is now under
the closest guard, and when the Picking
gets out on the high seas will be hanged 10
the yard arm. The greatest secrecy con-
eerning the matter is being maintained for
fear it would mar the spirit OF the present
occasion. The alleged eulprit Is said to be
half Spaniard."
The publication caused sensation in this
city Military officers on the ship denied the
truth of the story. but their denial was
made in a half-hearted way There are
many corrohorative features which tend to
prove the truth of the report, which was
credited by enlisted men. Others admitted
that the Spanish haIf-breed was or board
of the Pelxing. Two Honolulu cltizeEs state
that they were on board Of the pekang On
June :. when they saw q man IN irons ana