Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-01-14
GENERAL NEWS.

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Burns, 80; Bulla, g; Barnes, 10; Paterson,
q; Bard, 2; Estee, 2; George knight, 2;
Scott, a FELTON,; Rosenfeld, 2.
The grippe has attacked so many menl-
bers Of congress that there seems to be a
probability of almost complete paralysis
of business. 1t is now believed that an
extra session will be made necessary by
the prevailing epidemic of grippe.
Stika is experiencing mining boom
A tunnel nearly 900 feet long has tapped
the gravel deposits of Paade Basin. The
gravel prospects well and proves the
richness of Pande basin. This will re-
suit in the opening up of another mining
district in Alaska.
Cuban prisoners are still in jail for
political offenses. The supreme court OF
Havana is blocked. There is no superior
court to which the cases may be appealed.
Gen. Brooke has no authority to act and
the United States cannot exert authority.
Madrid authority is out of the question.
Speaking of the probable railway con-
struction, railroad man said in Spokane
this week: ~ expect the Northern Pa
cific, at no distant day, will build down
the north bank of the Columbia to Port.
land. That would give it short line
at water level gradients into Portland
as such line would pick up considerable
local traffic"
Chauncey M. Depew was unanimously
chosen as the candidate of the republi
can party for United States senator from
New York at joint caucus held in tn,
assembly on the night of the 18th inst
There was full attendance of botl
houses. The election will be held il
both houses next Tuesday, and on Wed
nesday both houses will meet in join
| session to declare the result
A canvass by the committee on foreign
relations gives pledged list of 81 voter
for the peace treaty. 1t was carried n,
further. because this is more than tn
necessary two-thirds. That severa
senators not included in the pledged lis
will vote for the treaty is known to thos
who made the canvass. The final rol
call will show 10 of the 90 senators re
corded or paired in favor of the treaty
Members of the foreign relations com
mittee, to which the treaty was referre,
today, expect to report it back to tn
senate in executive session within tel
days. Final action before the end o
January is confidently predicted.
! Some audacious thief entered the Goa
room Of the Pacific hotel of Spokane an,
stole Judge w. G. Piper's overcoai
Judge Piper came up from his home a
Moscow recently aud prepared for tn
cold weather by bringing with him
handsome velvet overcoat. 1t was to
heavy for general wear, so he left it a
the hotel, Yesterday he asked for hi
coat and no one was able to find it. Jus
when it was stolen no one seems to know
| The police say they have not been not
fed. A number Of suspected person
have been arrested by the police accuse
of having robbed rooms about the cit
during the past week, but none of ther
had a velvet overcoat in his possession.
| The o. R. & N. Co has had considers
Bile trouble in getting the right of wa
through the Dan. Lyons property a
Lyons ferry, about nine miles belo'
Riparia, as it had to go through the hous
and barn. The house was built abou
forty years ago, during the Indian wal
and is quite landmark in this country
Mrs. Lyons is 10th to have the buildin
torn away. 1t is situated about 100 fee
from Snake river on ledge of rock.
is eighty feet long and one story high.
was built one room at time, each bein
added on, and rs architectural appea
ance is most peculiar. Inside the hous
is decidedly comfortable. The compan
closed the deal after considerable trouble
Spokesman Review
A grand jury was called "Wednesday
the district court at Helena, Montana, I
investigate the charges of bribery mao
by State Senator Whiteside the day b
fore when he turned over to the commi
tee $4,000 in bills of the size of Fl ,oe
each, declaring he had secured thel
from the representative of w. A. Clarl
of Butte. candidate for United States Sc,
ator. Whiteside testified that his obje,
was to get this money from the Clark pc,
pie and then expose their methods. NJ
Clark seconded the request for gran
Jury, and declares that he will be able /
prove the whole thing conspiracy o
the part of his enemies. The grand iur
will meet Saturday and begin its worl
There are no new developments in tn
matter. The excitement occasioned b
the report of the committee and Whit,
sides speech has died out, people takin
sides according to their friendship fc
Mr.. Clark or the Anaconda people.
commissary General Eagan, in repl
to General Miles statement that chem
cally cured meats were furnished tn
soldier as pretense for experiment, use
very strong language last Thursday be
fore the investigation committee. In re
| ferrine TO Miles statement he said: 81