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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-17

II Y WILLIAMS,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
Closing Out Sa lie.

Having purchased the stock of pro-
visions Of the Nez Perez Commission
Co. IN order to secure the location for
another line Of business, Tam prepared
To make some special bargains ] will
sell Hour breakfast bacon, ham and
apples at cost. PHILIP BREsTHR.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
We Will Have Light.

The long delayed dynamo, belong
ing to the light company, arrived on
Thursdays boat, ami ii was taken to
Asotin Friday. In o few days we may
hope to be redeemed from the prevail.
ing darkness.
This arrival completes the plant for
the modern transmission system that
Ia to !uriish pow er as well as light, in
Lewist,p, from distance Of ten miles.
The power for this system will be de-
rived from ditch and wheel. The
only concern at present IL concerning
the effect of the cold weather upon the
water power. IL the winter should be
unusually cold, the company will use
steam temporarily
This modern power and light system
speaks well for the enterprise Of Lew
i5ton and her enterprising citizens.
This is to be the first transmission,
system IN the north west.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10

Willie White returned from Port
land to-day. He was summoned to
his sick fathers bedside.
Newt HlLbs offers the best unim-
proved orchard garden farm-home In
the Lewiston valley for $40 an acre.
Miss Jennie Harrington, preAident of
the Vinelaud schools, has sent In her
resignation to take place with the holt
day vacation. Prof. Badger, who now
belongs to the corps of teachers, will
he promoted to the first place. 1t Is
not determined who will be chosen to
fill the vacancy. There are number
OF applicants for the place. Miss Har-
rington Is the county school superin-
tendent elect in and for Nez Perez
county, and she resigns to assume rub
lie duties.
Our all wool Covert Cloth Mackin.
toshes for $3.50 are the best bargain
"On Earth" Fox, Halter and Furn-
isher.
Miss Nellie Manning received severe
Injuries last Wednesday evening by
falling over the bank of railroad cut
near the Boston warehouse on Main
street. The lady had been looking on
while party of friends were skating
on the pond. She was Oh the track
and liz turning away tripped and fell
headlong down a six foot bank, strik-
ing on the side of her head. The con.
cussion caused blood to aow from her
nose and ears and some of her teeth
were broken out. Her head and face
were also frightfully bruised. She re-
ms ned unconscious until yesterday
afternoon. She is better today, and il
is hoped she will soon be completely
restored to health.
/ Newt Hibbs will sell his home place
the best gardch and orchard land In
the Lewiston valley, within one mil
of the city limits, river front, any tins
within ten days for $50 an acre.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
The Big Bridge.

II. S. Wright, the Plttsbu-g Bridge
company's superintendent will arrive
in Lewiston this afternoon. Mr..
Wright was the SUI erintendent of the
great Bradford bridge near Pittsburg.
Six hundred barrels of cement have
already been shipped to the Lewiston
Water and Power company and 1t will
arrive within ten days. The irons for
the bridge, oil that are necessary to
complete the frame Of the great struc.
ture over the river, will be shipped by
January lst.
Every section Of the bridge is to be
warranted to support sixteen ton
street car and five ton wagon on the
same girder by actual test. The theo-
retical test Is to be eighty tons to the
span.
The bridge Is tobe twenty feet Ia
the clear, with a street car track. two
wagon ways and foot path. The foot
way will be on the south or up stream
| side
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
$50 sets of teeth $lO-Dr. Littooy.

Joe Alexander has been confined to
his room with sickness this week.
Cream and Swiss cheeses a new
invoice this week at Wildeuthaler's
NJ G. Nornoyle, the hotel man of
krndrick, was in the city Yesterday.
Try the Royal restaurant. the best
7t:nrt order house IN the city.
Tuere was very enjoyable club
dance Mt the Masonic hall last night.
The O. Il. l. n. Saloon carries all
the popular brands of whiskey.
Or J, +. Rays sister, Mrs. Harrison
% Portland, returned home this morn
Ing.
Finest line of chairs i'll the city
Auue q McGilvery.
Galbraith & Lewis opened their den.
tai psrlols ov er the Burnham & Gribble
store.
! Lowney's and Allegretti's candies
for sale at the Owl Drug Store.
After some delay work was resumed
on the city hall. The shortage Of
lumber dalayed the work for week.
Cash paid for second hand goods
J. =. Cox.
! j. p. Meakiu, the Woodmen Of the
| World organizer, gave very successful
entertainment ut A,otin Thursday
| night.
"A full line Of the Golden Niagra
canned goods ut Russell's Grocery.
| George Stonebraker sold this week
| 3, coo bushels Of wheat to George Nor
risOn at 48 cents for blue stem and Il
for club.
An elegant hardwood bed room Sc
ohiy SIS Aune d McGivery.
| :. II Reed bus resigned his position
as secretary Of the Lewiston Ligh
company. A. w Kroutinger was ap
pointed IN bis place.
New pocket pool table only one il
town st the .. II, & \. Saioon.
! Staas Speaker, assessor elect, CAM
III on the train yester, ay accompsnie.
hy his family. They have taken II
their residence in the city.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
The Incendiary Again.

The Clearwater Grain Company's
large wheat warehouse, at Spalding,
was destroyed by fire last Wednesday
night. The house WAS the largest IN
the place ard it contained about SO, 900
bushels of wheat. The house WAS In
sured, bu. q large amount ut the wheat
burned was total loss to the farmers
of the reservation. The loss Is a severe
one. The insurance on house and con-
tents was $25 900 The total loss IL
$40, 900.
w. A Caldwell was the heaviest in
dividual loser HIS had 5000 bushels
of wheat in the house without insur-
ance. The flames were first seen by an
Indian who says the fire had already
burnt through the roof. There In a
possibility of The fire having been ig-
nited by n spark from a passing engine
but the owners OF the house believe
the fire was of incendiary origin.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department OF the Interior. United States Land
Once. Lewiston. Idaho. Nov ~. 1893.
sufficient contest affidavit having been flied in
this Office by George A. Everes, contestant,
against Charles E. Pitcher ir. entry No 2Si3 made
June 10, 1892. for VIZ mex 49, township 30 n
range W, by Charles t. Pitcher jr. contested. in
which is alleged that: said Charles Z. Pitcher IT.
has wholly abandoned his said homestead and has
failed 10 cultivate same according to law. said par
ties are hereby notified to appear respond and Offer
on January 49, 1898. before the Register AMI Receiver
AZ the United States Land Once in lewiston Idaho
The said contestant having. In proper affidavit,
filed Dec. 3. 1893, set forth facts which show thai
after due diligence personal service OF this notice
can not be made. il is hereby ordered and directed
tina, such notice be given by due and proper pubiica
ton. CHARLES n. CAREY, Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
$50 sets Of teeth Sl0-Dr Littouy.

SIO SETS OF teeth Hlo-- Ut, I,lltouS
Eben Mounce is In Spokane ON bust
ness.
p. NJ. Davis visited in the city last
night,
Il. l.. Shaw returned from Portland
yesterday.
Ataleable Iron beda from 81 up Aune
l. McGiIvcry.
Lester Coffin Is in the city on his
weekly visit.
$50 sets of teeth $lO-Dr. Liitooy.
Col. w. W. Hanmcll, of Nezperct',
is In the city.
White enamel suits from Sla0o up.
Aune & McGilvery.
Sam Sllvermap, of Badger, came in
last night.
Elegant cut glass in new designs n
Bethel the Jewellers.
|. II. SicNclt Va ctutStf, ~ III tht
city on probate business.
When 10 doubt where t. 90, dine at
the Royal Restaurant
Judge Norman Buck spent Thurs.
day night in the city.
George Holbrook, the Juilaetta mill
man. Is IN the city.
Combination book aud writing desks
Aune and McGilvery.
Miss Mae Steen has returned to the
city to spend the holidays.
We have everything To furnish your
house. Auue & McGilyery.
Bedford jackson. Of R)sette on the
reservation, Is In the city.
Fiue lamps, rev line for the hoil.
day trade, Bethel the Jeweler.
John lnghram, uf Tammany, was :
caller at this Office Yesterday.
We have an elagent line of side
boards, Aune & NJ GilYeTy.
Mrs. Laura II. Knoggs, of Genesee
has been In the city this week.
FOR SALE--Tammany ranch, Isl
acres, with running water; owned b,
Mira. Farr. For sale, quick, S2275
Inquire Of j. n. Stacy, Lew iston, o.
William Boyd, Box IS, Evanston, I'll
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
Contest Notice.

Department of the interior. United States Land
Office. Lewiston. Idaho, December 9th, 1898.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been flied in
this offre by John Right. contestant. asans, Chris
Guiiagen. entry 1854. made March 18th. 1896. fol
Lots I. and ne. or. Sc. or. sec. 30. township 81
nri. W N by Chris Guliagen contestee. In which
il Is alleged that, said Chris Guidagen has wholly
abandoned said land and been absent from the same
for than six (6) months last past. He has
never erected house established a residence and
resided upon said land as re9uiredby the homestead
laws OF the United States. Said parties hereby
notified to appear. respond and offer evidence touch
ing said allegation at 10 o'clock IN. on Januar,
23rd, 1892 before the Register and Receiver at The
United States Land Ofhce in Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contestant having. IN proper AFFIDAVIT,
filed Dec. 9, 1898. set forth facts which show tina
after due diligence. personal service of this notice
can be made il is hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given BY due and proper publication
CHARLES II. CARRY, Receiver
5. L. Mcfarland Attorney for Contestant.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
Notice TO Creditors.

Estate OF Jonathan Reuhens. deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that letters of Adminisra-
ton on the Estate of Jonathan Reubens deceased
granted 10 the undersigned on the OH day OF
December. 1898. by the Probate court of Nez Perce
County.
All persons having claims against said Estate are
required TO exhibit them 10 me for allowance at
Genesee. IDAHO within four months after the date OF
this notice. or they shall be forever barred.
This 10th day OF December. 1898
THOMAS n. BREWER.
Administrator.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
Notice 10 Creditors.

Estate of Stella Reubens. deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters of Admiris,ra-
ton on the Estate of Stella Reubens deceased were
granted 20 the undersigned the 9Th day OF pecem
ter. 1898. by the Probate of Nez Perte county
All persons having claims against said Estate are
required TO exhibit them 20 me for allowance al
Genesee. IDAHO within four months after the date OF
this notice. or they shall be forever barred
This I0,h day OF December. 1898.
THoS. H. BREWER
Administrator
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-10
Houses for Sale.

Large modern house Lot 100 by
400 on Main street. Also ! ! story house
east OF Normsl. Lot, 100 feet front.
Inquire Of James e. Babb, Lewiston
National Bank building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-02

expectations, there now prevails a state
81 confidence which. together with a de-
sire 10 let bygones be bygones and the
acceptance Of the situation as Il is. taxi
ing advantage OF each opportunity as IL
presents itself for profit. serves TO pro-
duce 20 very material extent n more
settled condition Of affairs and presents
the outlook FOR future trade more prom
lsIng than II las appeared for a number
OF years.
II nav be true that a me n ay not have
met with the trade they at one time ex-
rected. say the beginning Of the year: but
still their AFFAIRS are In a healthier oond-
ton. having exercised greater degree OF
precaution In their purchases. practiced
MGR conservatism IN the extension OF
credits. and holding expenses within
bounds which promises condition OF
affairs not experienced at the beginning
OF the year.
ENCOURAGING REPORTS.
Reports from nearly every branch OF
trade show. while not spasmodlc. steady.
wholesome increase. while some report
the largest Christmas trade FOR many
years past Therefore, I'm making a sum-
mary OF the business for the year tust
closed. and taking the situation on the
whole, our merchants are reasonably well
contented with the conditions as they pre-
sent themselves to-day believing that in
putting two and two together the return
OF activity has manifested itself. ana the
situation Is about as healthy as could be
expected under the circumstances.
II IS a generally accepted fact that for
the past few years some OF the most try
ing experiences nave prevailed with many
dealers. in which, perhaps may be in
cluded some Of the oldest and best estab-
lishments amongst us; still. an excep-
tionally small number OF failures have
been matter ot record and In conside-
ration OF the above. the greatest amount
~ praise may be extended 20 those who
have 60 ably managed their affairs.
II therefrc follows that more cheerful
view should be taken OF the outlook for
n continued increase OF business MI along
tho line. believe.ng that with such and a
general getting down to work, using our
best abilities 10 solve the problems as
they present themselves. and in mlnding
our own business the effect Will no doubt
be beneficial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-02

ls2. an Increase OF siSi .o5i over 1856. The
Chesapeake and Chic passenger trains I'm
1897 carried l,793.l22 passengers. earning
2.tyi,s5I and its passenger trains moved
with great regularity. fully maintaining
us previous reputation in this respect. So
TAR as can be judged from the business.
In sight, there viii most probably be a
large increase all along the lire. by enter
prises which have been closed. preparing
TO open and new businesses anticipated
which Will add much 10 its passenger
travel.
For several years tho Chesapeake md
OHIO has devoted much time and money
to induce immigration into Virginia. with
some success and Ks now endeavoring 10
increase its efforts In 1898. hoping 10 turn
TO Virginia large portion OF those from
the northwest. who desire 10 locate In a
more cOngenial climate. To that end
this company has arranged a series of
Homeseekers' Excursions 10 RichDond
and other points in Virginia on which
one-way settlers tickets and round-trio
homeseekars tickets will be sold at very
low rates on January 4th and 18th. Feb
ruary LIST and 18th, March ist and 18th.
and Apri. 9TH and 18th. Great improve
ments ere anticipated in the Virginia sea
side resorts and outing grounds for Rich
mond peple. Some additional ones a. a
In prospect OF building and better faeil.
tiles in transportation 70 them will be
made.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-02
REPORTS SPEAK WELL.
TWO MERCANTILE AGENCIES HAJE
ENCOUR1GING WORDS.
Decided Change for the Better Richmond
Has Done Her Pant In the Commercial
and Industrial Struggle.

Below will be found interviews on tie
past years business and the outlook for
1888 with Mr.. J. H. Witty. formerly SUI
perintendent Of Bradstreets. now of the
Marion Howard Improved Mercantile
Agency. and Mr.. W. j. White, manager OF
the Snow-Church Company.
STEADY ADVANCEMENT.
Mr.. ]. H. Witty. OF the Marion How
ard Improved Mercantile Agency. said:
[ have closely observed Richmond $
general trade for nearly fifteen years, and
pecullar advantages have given me an
insight into the same. | have not only
made a close study Of the volume II bus
mess. but also the results and general
conditions. The business may be divide
into manufacturing. jobblng, and retail
all separate and distinct branches. Look
ing back this long period and coming
along year by year. there has been al
most an unbroken line OF advancement IN
all of these branches.
While tho manufacturer and iobber
were once content to hold the TERRITORY a
few hundred miles around Richmond and
do the bulk Of their business therein, now
they not only go into the entire South
ern territory. but many make large sales
throughout the United States, and sore
touch every part OF the civilized glche
The retail dealer has also kept pace with
the advanced spirit Of the times. and
venture TO say that two-thirds OF the
sbopping that was formerly done in the
North bv the Richmond people ia now
done az home. In all. there mas Necn IN
accumulation OF means. and to-day the
wealth of the business community Of
Richmond is greater than it ever has
been in its history. -
To PULL TOGETHER.
The depression in general trade which
has existed for some years, is not pecu-
liar 10 Richmond. and the idea that Rich
mond is going backward is mistaken
one. The conditions OF business. however,
have changed very materially OF late. and
already many OF our merchants have dis
covered this and are conducting their
affairs more successfully While ] would
IKE 70 see many new establishments
come hele and new industries opened up.
and believe that everything that possibly
could be brought here should come. still,
!, Is nv observation that II there was the
same extra united effort and push made
for business that was shown by some Of
the Richmond houses this year. there
would have been bstfsr results and more
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-02

play. Their fascinating adventures and
love episodes form the principal part 81
the plot. the scenes Of which are laid IN
New York. in Faryland. in Japan ana
in the little village Midggettown. and
each scene is gay with col0rs and haf-
monious stage pictures. Like all Lihpu-
tian plays. the dialogue is fun OF VIII
cism. the music Of popular catchy
character. Among the special features are
"the fatal cincmatograph, and the
Geisha parody The three grand balleis
are called THE Five Senses, Newspaper
dom" and victorious Armies OF the
World" and are the most original ever
seen on any stage In the first the dan
GERS appear as taste. touch sisht. smeh
and hearing. led by dream-sylphs. me
second shows al the paraphernalia OF
modern newspaper. The coryphees are
clad as messenger boys, bill posters col
TORS. with scissors and waste-paper bas-
ket. reporters. with immense SILVER pen
ole and notebooks. letters. figures ad-
vertlsements. The Liliputians participate
In tho first ballet as Spanish toreadors,
singing and dancing with true spanish
obondon and grace. in the second as
rcwsbovs. playing the typical newsDoy
games with astonishing rapidly. In the
ioet ballet the little people march up IN
ale as George Washington. Napoleon J.,
Car Nicholas H.. Queen Victoria Cen
oral Grant. Bismarck. Moltke and En-
peror William J. Each Is accompanied ny
a body guard Of four, and when all have
assembled the stage presents the most
dazzling picture ever seen. Altogether
"The Fair I'm Midgettown" IS play which
all. Young and old. should sec.
THE VITASCOPE.
The famous fight between Corbett and
Fltzsimmons NJ Carson City last spring
viii be graphically pictured by the Yer
iscope al the Academy OF Music on next
Friday and Saturday nights. with two
matinees. 90,
The fun mill Of fourteen rounds VIII
he seen. rs this is the only machine when
has the film that was photographed al
the rine-side. Many attempts have been
made To produce the fight by snap SHOTS
taken by the agents of other machines,
b1t all OF them have proven taliures'
and the Veriscope presents the only leglu-
rnate and full review of the great hsht
for the championship.
Mr. Otis skinner during his coming
onrarement in this city viii present MS
new NAV prince Rudolph The play
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-02
Overdose Of Morphine.

TAzEWELL. VA. December 51.-Spe-
cial.-Edward s. Pyott. son Of the Rev
w. W. Pyott, died here Wednesday about
1880 o'clock from the effects OF an over
dose OF morphine. Mr.. Pyott was a
young man about twenty-five years Of age
and was a man OF fine intellect. His I'M
timely end has cast a shadow over the
entire community. Mr. Lewis Britain
went TO his room that morning about
O'Clock and tried 10 awaken him. but
succeeded only after throwing some ice
water In his face Mr.. Pyott told Mr.
Britain that he had taken morphine the
night before. but being or appearing 10 be
cheerful. Mr.. Britain did not believe
what he said. He talked with him some
minutes and left him. 1t is supposed that
afterwards he must have taken more.
which resulted I'm his death about two
hours afterwards. Mr.. Pyott was stop
ping at the Central Hotel. His parents
were Immediately telegraphed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-02

an ideal creation. 10 preserves his indi-
vlIlaIity and allows his talents fun scope
for mirthrm exploitation. Perhaps none
Of Alr Roscnfaids numerous previous ei-
forts in this comedians behalf have
proven quite MS happily successful
The "Man of Ideas is "a clever carica-
ture of that peculiarly up-to-date indi-
vidual known as "a promoter In this in
stance ho is hustiing. busting. noisy
fellow of infinite resources. who attacks
an Obstacles with good natmed ageres-
siveness and generally succeeds in over
coming them.
The story of the piece is highly amusing
and entertaining and lis constituted ON a
thoroughly legitimate basis. The comedy
hinges on the attempt ~ rosco Wales 20
exploit a trolley road between the two
towns for his own particular gain and
reaches a most entertaining point In the
second act. This takes place In wood
on some land which the widow Qsadore