Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-11-04

in Manila last Friday night 10y the
ladies of Lewiston was a decided sue
cess The receipts a gnodlY net sum
over 800. A check for that sum was
forwardel to the boys through the
state relief corps at Boise.
A new company has been organized,
saws the Spokesman Reciew, to build
the Clearwater Valley railroad with a
capital of So ,OO0,O 900. The incorpora-
tors are members of the o. r. " \.
COMPANY. The road will be built from
Riperia at least, and probably from
Wallula to Lewiston.
The overworked armature Sof the
electric light plant burnt out and
failed entirely Wednesday night
There Will be no more incandescent
lights in the city till the new trans
mission plant can be installed, which
| will not he until some time next
month.
| The last bit of machinery for the
transmission of electrical power plant
which is to light this city from power
generated on Asotin creek have at
last been shipped. The light COM
pany has heep annoyed by great delay
in the shipment of their appliances
from the factories in the east.
! J n. Stacy after canvassing the re-
servation and other outlying districts,
spent part of this week at home.
His CANVASS has assured his friends
| and convinced his new-mHde acquhin-
lances of his qualifications tor the
duties Of State Senator. His name is
at the head of the republican county
; ticket.
Large quantities of lunlber of all
classes have been shipped to This city
| during the week from the Sound mar
kets. This is relief to the contrac-
tors and laborers who have been vast
ing valuable time waiting for delayed
, shipments. Every available supply
has been exhausted by dealers in their
a efforts to meet the demand for build
ing material here for two months past,
n The Buchanan Dramatic Com pany
closed very successful weeks en-
gagement with East Lynne. Their
largest house greeted them the last
night. They went to Asotin from
here and they are now on the Prairie
They promise to play Uncle Toms
lCabin on their return. Their work is
- ALWAYS first class and they are assured
y of good houses whenever they appear
in Lewiston.
Fox, the exclusive dealer in gent tie
mems furnishing goods, has opened uI
a select stock in The Donzac brick
= He supplies long felt want in thi.
z trade center. It will be treat for the
q man who would dress tastefuIly tt
q find up to date goods right here in
8 Lewiston for the very lowest cash
q prices. You will never know wba
q the wonders in this line consist of un-
q til YOU take look at the stock at FoX's
= Mr.. and Mrs F.. H. Libby returned
g to Lewiston last Monday from Boston
q and other eastern and middle western
q cities Mr.. Libby confirms all former
q favorable reports about the immedi
y ate construction of the Lewiston-Vine
:" land bridge. The contract for its con
struction was let to Pittsburg com
i pany. The time limit Tor completion
= of the bride is April 1899. The worl
of construction will of necessity begir
& in few days.
r The mail facilities for this city are
grand failure. The latest rumor con
= firnied 10y the experience of last nigh
is to the effect tia: We will be entilei,
g without mail service in the near future
) The n. F. railway company seems t,
- wholly disregard the interests of TIL
8 public. The business men of Lewiston
{ haye patronized the railroad yer.
= literally aud they have earned NOR
: consideration in this matter of mai
= service than they have received up I
date.
{ Locating engineers Were distribute
= by boat along the Snake river betwee
: Lewiston and Riperia during til
q present week. These men are con
Z missioned to complete the work {
g establishing the proposed line ST tn
s. O. r. & n. extension between thi
s city and what will be Riperia junction
Cub, ,,f al i.,f. n
3 division will be prosecuted during IL
winter months. The winter climai
q on the Snake river is favorable for raj