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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-04

The Ladies Neckwear
department will show for
the first time today a
fresh new stock OF
Windsor Ties, null and
liberty silk and chiffon
ties, embroidered and
plain, also a complete
new line of silk Stock
Collars with bows.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-04
TO THE REPUBLICANS WARD

All reports to the contrary notwith
standing, l intend to abide by the result
of the Republican caucus and do what
can towards the election of Judge Robin
son and the Republican candidates OF
ward one next Monday
GEORGE e, LEFAVOR.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-04

PORTLAND. March 4. 1890
H<HE second large
i shipment of fine
S wiss + m.
broideries has arrived
and will be ready this
morning. 1t consists
mostly of matched sets,
two or three widths OF
edging, inserting and a
hounce, all of the same
pattern and particularly
desirable for trimming
underclothing, muslin
gowns and garments for
children. They are fine
high class goods, made
from sheer muslin or
thin cambria or nainsook,
the designs are confined
to US and yet the prices
are lower even than
similar qualities were
sold for last season.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

relief has become a necessity. The
matter has been taken in hand by
public spirited citizens and already
much good has been accomplished.
Helpless women and children have
been fed and clothed who were
suffering for the necessities of life.
While the big hearted pioneers
have been slow to realize the ex-
istence of demand for public
charity in Lewiston they have re-
sponded literally when brought to
realization OF the existing eruer-
gency. Destitution and suffering
are a paradox of progress. On
Lewiston is being forced one
metropolitan condition, condition
unknown to the undeveloped west.
What does this era of progress
bring as a compensation for this
condition of human suffering.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

suborbinated to political spites and
preiudices. The same narrow
policy that prevailed two years
ago predominates at this time in
the law. making body of this fair
state. We were largely rescued
from the blightiug influence of the
prevailing populist spirit Of two
years ago by the supreme court,
and as kind providence still directs
the destiuies of the people we may
hope for some CONFUSION III the
future to save us again. We have
the supreme court which the 'sgis-
iature has not abolished, although
suspended ON occasions, and the
good sense of the people remains.
The legislature cannot take away
our climate, Our natural advan-
tages of location, Our grand rivers
and the natural gradient arteries
of commerce. The most that can
be done is to retard Our upbuilding
for a time.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

The outlook for the development
of the reiources Of this state is we'll
nigh all that could be hoped at
this time. The mines are the chief
attraction, but al other interests
will advance with this one OF FIRST
importance. The era Of railroad
construction of itself is an item oil
importance. The Clearwater basin
system has assumed a magnitude
almost unprecedented in the his
tory OF railroad building in all the
country. The Seven Devils road
has taken definite shape and work
has actually begun on the road
down Snake river. This establishes
the gateway relation of Lewiston
TO the whole country. 1t will ulti-
mately result in making Lewiston
the commercial center of all the
widely distributed camps of this
great basin that is tributary by
natural gradient railroad routes.
The Seven Devils are nearer to
Lewiston than to any other impor-
tant trade center. In fact Lewis
ton is the only point at which the
mining interests of all these camps
could be concentrated. The mines
are the Prime cause Of the present
momement of capital to this field
for investment, but all interests
will move forward in sympathy.
There can be no doubt OF the rich
ness of Our mines. We do not de-
pend upon one mine or one camp
to insure the future of Lewiston
There are hundreds Of mines and a
dozei camps the wealth of which
is established beyond peradven-
ture. The Importance of Lewiston
as permanent commercial center
must enthuse any man of descern-
ment at this time. The history OF
no great city iii the United States
affords a parallel to the governing
conditions that apply here with so
much apparent force.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

1t is to be hoped that the legis-
lature will pass liberal salary
bill. The question of the payment
Of deputies under present regula-
tons has caused disturbance in
official circles in many counties
since the installation OF the new
officials. How so much confusion
could result from study of the
law and the decision of the courts
is mystery to the outside observer.
1t is safe to say in the light Of
present evidence that the question
rests wholly with the county COM
missioners. The language of the
state constitution when construed
in conformity with recent decisions
leaves no doubt about the inten-
tion Of the trainers of the constitu-
ton. 1t was the object Of these
solons to pay tire officers fixed
salaries and to pay the deputies
under direction of the county COM
missioners who are required to first
determine the exegencies of the
case and then make the result Of
| their determination a matter of
record as we'll as the appointment
Of the various deputies. The let
ter of the law and the court de-
cisions make the matter hinge on
the action of the commissioners
and the record Of the action. This
construction is equitable. 1t, how
ever, places good deal Of respon-
sibility upon the commissioners
who may not possess intimate per-
sonal knowledge on the subject.
The worst feature, however, Of the
whole issue is the confusion mani
fest even in the official circles,
and the apparent misconception OF
official duties on the part of off,
cia!s themselves. The short cut
out of the dilemma Is new com
prehensive salary bill and a sys-
tenn for fees over which there can
be no contention.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office Lewiston, Idaho. Jan'y 23rd. 1899.
SUFFICIENT contest affidavit having been filed In
this office by Edward W. Lindsey. contestant,
against John 7. James entry No. 1883, made March
10th. 1896. for section IS. township % range
I, e. by John T. James contestee, in which it is
alleged that said John T. James has wholly absn-
doned the said tract of land for more than six (o)
months last past and next prior to the date hereof
and further that he has established his resi-
dence thereon. that he has wholly abandoned, de-
serted and given up the said tract. That he never
established residence thereon and has entirely
tailed and neglected to cultivate and improve the
said parties hereby notified to appear. re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allegation at
10 o'clock m. on March 10th. 1899 before the Reg
lister and Receiver at the United States Land Office in
Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contestant having. in proper affidavit
filed JAN e. 1899. set forth facts which snow thai az
ter due diligence. personal service of this notice car
not be made, il is hereby ordered and directed thai
such notice be given by due and proper publ
cation. CHARLES II. CAREY Receiver.
Thos. Mullen, attorney for contestant
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

The names of the ~ United
States senator's who voted against
ratification of peace with Spain
will belong to the blacklist Of con-
spirators against American pro-
gress as long as history lasts. The
war with the Filipinos which has
cost over 40 lives is an item in
this account and adds shame to
the conspiracy of the United States
senate. This ratification would
have been accomplished before
there was any thong hi Of resistance
from the natives if it had not been
for such men as Hale, Hoar and
German assisted by Mason OF
Illinois and lights Of less brilliancy
such as our Henry Heitfeld. The
friends of the measure urged the
ratification with diligence, but
they had to wait for the pressure
of public sentiment to reduce the
ranks of the conspirators After
Mason and others were forced by
the better senses Of a wise con-
stituency to support the cause OF
peace and progress till bare
majority could be counted, the
peace treaty was ratified. In this
list Of ~ obstructionists we have
reflex counterpart OF the copper
heads of old reconstruction DAYS.
These names will go down % pos
terity classed with the conspiIators
and traitors of America.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

The local issue of expansion is
growing in public favor. The an
nexation of the south end of Sho-
shone county to Nez Perez will
greatly benefit the commercial in
terests of Lewiston. In fact this
one additional advantage might
determine the destiny of Lewiston.
The manufacturing interests re-
quile nursing here. The lumber
trade will be first to assume i'm
portance in this line. If the lum-
Der forests can be united to Lewis
ton by political ties, the effect will
be a commercial tie that will make
Lewiston the manufacturing CEN
ter for the whole Clearwater lum-
Der belt. Of course it is probable
that the manufacturers would be
drawn to this place by other adj
vantages, but small considerations
often influence the destiny of great
enterprises. BY making one big
rich county we will make one great
city in the Clearwater basin. II
Lewiston unites all influence Lew
iston will be that metropolis, but
not so il the influences are not
united This influence will lead
either to building up a great
county and great city or it will
tend to divide the county and
build formidable rival if not a
great city in the interior. The wise
man who has commercial interests
in Lewiston and patriotic senti-
ment on the subject of future great
ness for Lewiston and for Nez
Perez county will work for expan-
sion and annexation now while a
good foundation may be laid for
the future. The mining interests
are only second to the timber i'm
terests at present and development
may make this our chief interest.
One interest will bring the other.
When ores are reduced and fum-
Der is manufactured here Lewiston
will be the homes of the capitalists
and the working men, The work
ers In the mountains will build
hor1es here. The citizens of Lew
iston would out-number and out
vote the mountain districts and
Lewiston would become the voting
center and the commercial center
not only of the county, but per-
haps Of the state.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

The heavy snowfall of the last
week occasioned a great deal oi
kicking in the Lewiston valley.
Everybody expects winter and
snow in every other locality, but
Lewiston valley is not supposed 10
be subject to any climatic freaks
whatever. Lewiston valley had
less cold, less wind and less snow
than any other inland point in the
United States of corresponding
latitude, but not one word of COM
mendation is heard for Lewiston,
only a chorus of kicks. Lewiston
valley lost her reputation when IA
inches of snow covered her fair
face. But Lewiston valley will
again win grace. She has already
come to the tryst like a blushing
maiden with only smiles for those
who traduced her. A February
sun shine would win a heart of
stone. Even the kickers will be
smiling like penitent RIVALS for the
hand of the maiden they Tilted be-
fore February is past.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

A popular belief has prevailed
that the best government for the
PHILIPPINES would devolve out Of
the natural conditions or in other
words solve itself. The first logi-
cal step in this natural order Of
correction Of political abuses was
to be the self disposition of Aguin-
aldo. This leader whom some
people would exalt as patriot has
established a reputation as nothing
more than a rabid agitator withou,
ability as a leader or even honesty
of purpose. Aguinaldo by his ill
advised act Of instruction removed
the only obstacle to American gov
ernment in the Philippines. The
question has solved itself already.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

A Lewiston grocery dealer said
this week that while he carried q
full line of goods he did not have
one article of home production in
his stock. His potatoes and ap-
pies were shipped from Potlatch,
his cabbage and dried fruits from
Oregon and California, his beans,
-four, butter and eggs from Spo-
kane and his meats from Omaha
Every article enumerated here and
many more in this full stock could
have been produced in Lewiston
valley cheaper than at the poin,
from which they were shipped.
There must be something wrong.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18
Proposals for Sealed Bids tor
County Property.

Notice is hereby given that the Board OF Count,
Commissioners of Aez Perez county idaho will o.
The 9th day u March. A. D. 1895 at the court hous
IN The city OF Lewiston receive and open sealed bid
tor the sale Of the following described county prop
erty. town; All of lot No. anis5 feet on OF III.
south side of lot No. g. and 10 feet off of the ives
ends OF lots T. and 8. all in block II In the city q
Lewiston. and having frontage the north side q
street Of ITO feet and also fronting the side
OF Third street IS feet.
Asa iot 10 court house block bounded as follows
to-wt. Commencing on the east side Of First STREE
S. feet south Of the south line of d street thence
essteiy = feet; thence souiheriy rs feet to lot Of
parcel Of land owned by Grosteln Binnard; thence
westerly along the north line OF said Grostein 4 Bin
naTd ot 20 the east side of First street. thence north
cry along the eastne of First street to the place oil
beginning. and icing the south half said couft-
house clock.
At the same time ard place the said board OF com
miSsioHers will receive sealed proposals for the pur-
chase u tfac Of lari by the county suitable for
poor farm. at
Al bills viii be received and filed by the clerk OF
the hoard w 10 O'Clock a. m. on the eth day OF
March 3s99,. The Boar1 Of County Commissioners
reserves The right TO reject any and all bids.
by order of the Board of County Commissioners
Of Nez Perez county. Idaho.
s. G isAaAw. Chairman OF Board
Attest: Y. Z. STooKHf, Clerk
Da.ed at lewiston. Idaho. Jan %. 1879.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18
Lewiston a Miners Rendezvous.

The folly of a winter stampede
10 the interior mining camps is
being demonstrated here daily by
the return pilgrims who have
gained knowledge from experience.
Lewiston Is the natural rendezvous
of all who would gain correct in
formation about the interior and at
the same time be constantly in
position to profit by the changing
conditions that will in fuence every
branch of business of mining and
prospecting as the season adj
vances.
The sojourner in Lewiston can
live cheaply and enjoy all the adj
vantages of telegraph and railroad
connection with the outside world !;
he can hear at the earliest moment
the transactions in business circles
and learn of new discoveries in
other districts beside Buffalo and
Mallick The lower Salmon river
and Snake river districts are ac-
cessible from Lewiston long before
the winter SHOWS will permit travel
into the higher camps.
There will be fully as much in
terest in the Seven Devils district
in the early summer as in any of
the more remote camps. The
Seven Devils properly begin with
in fifty miles of Lewiston and the
prospector who would go there
would have the advantage of the
mild climate of the Snake river
valley so that he could start with
out waiting for summer sun shine.
The Seven Devils district is to
have Its railroad and smelter. The
district is large aud rich in a
variety of minerals. The out look
for this district will at least justify
intelligent investigation and a
sojourn in Lewiston will afford an
opportunity for the study Of ex-
isting conditions in this district.
Another advantage to be gained
by an early arrival in Lewiston is
the opportunity to form ac-
quaintances and associations with
mining men and capitalists. This
Is also the place to outfit. Teams.
pack horses and travelling and
camp outfits can not be secured.
with certainty and in variety at
any other point within reach Of
any of the many mining districts
of the interior. In fact Lewiston
has every faculty OF a mining CEN
ter which would be competing
ports are mere replenishing stations
on the highways.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

In large cities public charity is
recognized as a fudction Of NUM-.
cipal government The question
of facilities for dispensing Charity
is a sociological study of grave
significance in the deusely settled
districts of the world Evea the
good samaritans are charged with
the promotion of undesirable social
conditions by promiscuous charity.
We have actual suffering in our
midst in Lewiston this winter for
the first time. There IS actual
need Of organized effort TO relieve
restitution in Lewiston at this
time. The average resident of
this community car hardly realize
this condition. Ii is fact, how
ever, that cannot be deuied.
Therefore some means of alfording
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Once, Lewiston. ldaho jan'y 2lst. 1899.
susfeieni contest affidavit having been filed IN
this Office oy Nels p Johnson. contestant. againf
Mary E. Hlner entry No. 1880, made August ist
1892 for The nv. ne u. section H. township 30 n
range ", by Mary E. Hunter contestee, In which u
Is alleged that. Said Mary +. Hunter has who'll,
abandoned the said tract of land for than six 6
months last PAST and next prior to date hereof. ant
further that she has established her residence
thereon; that she has wholly abandoned and giver
up the said ract that she has wholly failed and
Ieced to cultivate the said land required by law
said parties are hereby notified to appear. respons
and offer evidence touching said allegation at II
o'clock a. M, April 10. 1890, before the Register
and Receiver at the United States Land Office II
Levi .ton. Idaho
The said contestant having, In proper affidavit
filed Jan. 81 1899, set forth facts which show that at
ter due diligence personal service OF this notice cal
be made, il is hereba ordered and directed tina
such notice be given by due and proper publication
CHARLES n. CARRY. Receiver.
M.tt.,, fcrC Cont
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Once. Lewiston. Idaho. Jany 2lsi, 1899.
sufficient contest affidavit having been hled "
this Office by Nes P. johnson, contestant, agains
Jesse J Spaldng entry No. 3i4i, made July s, 1928
for Sc u sw. x, section H. township g, n. range
W.. by Jesse J. Spauiiing. eontesee. in which II Il
alleged that: Said Jessie J. Spaulding has wholly
abandoned said tract of land for more than six TO-
months last past and next prior TO the date hereof
and further that he has never established his resi-
dence thereon that he has wholly abandoned and
given up the said tract that he has wholly failed and
neglected 10 cultivate and improve the said land as
required by law; said parties are hereby notified e
appear. respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation al 10 O'Clock on April 10. 1899. before
The Register and Receiver at the United States lane
office in lewiston Idaho.
The said contestant having. in proper affidavit
flied January 2ist 1899. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence, personal service of this
notice can rot be made il is hereby ordered and d.
rected that such notice be given by due and proper
publication.
CHARLES H. CARRY, Receiver
Jhos Mullen Attorney for Contestant.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

The question of railroad passes
has been occupying the attention
of the Idaho lawmakers for some
time past. This popular force OF
bribery is offensive to the populist
politician. 1t is presumably easier
to reach populists heart by way
Of his pants pocket than by the way
of his side pocket.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18

The river navigation bill before
the legislature seems to be popular
in the house. An improved river
will bring the lumber business Of
an empire to Lewiston. The senate
should not let sentiment block
commercial progress. This good
measure with safeguards is a pub
lie demand IN Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18
Contest Notice.

Department OF The Interior United States Land Or
flee, Lewiston, Idaho, Feb. IS. 1899.
suftcien, contest affidavit having been filed in
this phee by Samson Snyder Jr, contestant against
Raiph Feaiherstun entry No. 1884. made June 10th,
1899, for Sc Il, sec 7. tp IS n. a m, BY Ralph
feahefston contesee in which II Is alleged that the
said Rainh Fes,hersion never established residence
on said tract Of land, cultivated any part of the
same as required by law said parties hereby no.
titled % appear respond and offer evidence touch
said allegation at 10 clock a. IN, March 49, I893
before the Register and Receiver al the United States
Land Office in Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contestant having in proper affidavit,
hled February Is 1899 set forth facts which show IN
after due diligence personal service of this notice
can not be made. II Is hereby ordered and irectt
that such notice be given by due and proper pubca-
ton. CHARLES n. CAREY. Receiver.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18
Notice Of Application for Ferry License.

Notice is hereby given that will make application
10 the board Of county commissioners. of Nez PercS
county, of Idaho at their regular meeting at tb.
court house in Lewiston, in said Nez Perez county
on Monday April 10Th, 1899, FOR authority to erec
and take tolls public ferry Clearwater river
in said county. the north landing being about twenty
rods below section line beween sections 4 and OF
south line of my timber and stone application beins
lot No. T. twp IS. n, r. l. W. b. m and the soutf
landing being twenty rods below section line between
sec ions and 4. lot 9. section twp 80, n, r.
W. b m.
Dated January 10, 1890.
ItNpSry nARRAH
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-18
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior. United States Land
Office, Lewiston. Idaho. Feb. 10, 1899.
sufficient contest afhdsvtt having been filed In
this office by Elizabeth Gwinn, contestant, against
for Sc u sec 80. Up ~ n,r W m, Dirk Haverkamp
contestee, in which II is alleged that the said Dirk
Haverkamp has wholly abandoned said tract that he
has changed his residence therefrom for more than
6l six months last past and that said tract is not set
tied upon and cultivated required by law. said par
ties are hereby notified to appear respond and Offer
on 3s March. 1899. before the Register and Receiv-
er at the United States Land Once in lewiston Ida
no.
The said contestant having. in a proper affidavit
tiled February Is. 1899. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence. personal service Of this mo-
lice cannot be made il Is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due and proper publca
ton. J. B. WEST. Register.