Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-30


McMonagle, of Genesee, of a sum o
money during Sunday night. Me-
Monagle had been drinking for a day
or two and had flashed large sum oil
money on different occasions. The
danger of losing the money was ap-
parent to the officers and they tried to
protect the old man from the inevita.
ble but he scorned interference and de.
fed all p.ekpockets In general terms.
In very short time, however, he
had fallen asleep and aroused some
hours later to discover the loss of his
roll, variously estimated between 500
and $3.50. He asked for warrant for
some boys whom he had arrested. The
accused proved an alibi and they were
discharged. Farmer McMonagle paid
dearly for his little celebration.
T. M. Potter was convicted by jury
Wednesday of attempted criminal as
sault. This case was before the justice
courts last summer but the general
public thought ii was too trivial and
too dirty to receive much attention.
1t was a surprise however to learn that
I. M. Potter, mechanic OF more than
ordinary intelligence, was convicted
on charge so grave and brought to
face term in the penitentiary Oh such
charge from such source. 1t is
now the general opinion that the Pot
ter case is another example of the mis-
carriage of justice, of which this
county has furnished many during the
past four years. The convicted man
has the sympathy of the people gen
orally.
Lewiston is deficient in residences
for homeseekers in hotel and lodging
house accommodations aud furnished
rooms for all classes of sojourners in
our midst. AS a cons equence every
interest of the city is injured. The
schools suffer materially from the
crowded condition of the city The
hotels and restaurants are first class in
every particular but they are not abe
to meet the demands even of the tran
sient class. The visitor for day is
often discouraged by the want of lodg-
ing and the man who SEEKS employ
ment is often sorely pressed for a
room and private board is
luxury often not to be found in the
city.
ID. S. Fountain who has been on the
Montana circuit with a string of good
horses returned TO Lewiston last night.
His h orses were shipped to Boise to be
at the October meeting in that city.
They will then be taken to Cal,forn ia.
Mr., Fountain was very successful in
Montana and that is the hardest cir
cult in the northwest in which to take
purses for the reason that the very
best horses always contend for them
Mr. Fountain however broke one
record, that of one and one-quarter
miles, west of the Mississippi. After
The Boise meeting Mr.. Fountains
string of horses will go to California to
enter winter circuit.
The lewiston Mt. Idaho stage line
Is to be stocked up and made one of
The best lines in the northwest as its |
Importance justifies. w. E. Travis
who has been operating on route in
south Idaho has moved his stock |
across the mountains and will install
lew outfits In this service. He has
determined to shorten the running
.ime and give perfect service between
Lewiston and all interior points. The
development of the mines i'm the
Clearwater basin makes a demand for
'apid transit ana improved facilities.
Hon. A. b. Moss, candidate 70: gov
.rnor on the republican ticket, and
Judge J. II. Richards who has re-
urned from the silver republican party
o his old faith, will address the public
his evening at 7:30 on the issues of the
lay. This meeting viii be interesting
md inspiring to all people Of all faiths.
The campaign will be opened IN earn
81 this evening. The street parade
md other out door demonstrations will |
lot be observed on account of the in
.lemency OF the weather and the
resent condition OF the streets.
Superiutendent Pierce and Division
Gilbert were in the
.ity this week. In connection with
,ther business contracts were made to
ecure additional terminal and depot |
ABILITIES at this point. The business
here has been a surprise to the railroad
The arrangements made in
advance have been inadequate. The
grounds ard buildings which it was
.upposed would meet the demands |
must be extended aud enlarged, even |
before first plans have been executed.
Frederick ID. Culver, late of the |
Minnesota bar, and Elmer K. Halsey, |
,.ao,;,.ar 81 tho II - land office pf |