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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Siberian Wheat.

I'VE are more likely to meet
competion in the European mar
kets with the agricultural products
of South America than with those
from the country tributary to the
Siberian railroad" says Secretary
Wilson. we already compete in
the Liverpool market and other
centers with the wheat and grass
fed beet OF the Argentine republic.
The great pampas, where the cat
tie are permitted to roam in half
wild state, enable the Argentine
to command some Of the
trade of Europe, and when they
have good season down there
their wheat seriously affects prices,
but Northern Russia can only pro-
luce barley and oats in sufficient
quantity to be noticeable in the
worlds markets.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Street Improvements.

The time has come for street i'm
provement in Lewiston. 1t is a
question which does not wait long
er upon convenience. The heavy
traffic of Main street demands a
pavement This street must either
be paved or abandoned for half the
wear in the future.
The health Of the city demands
drainage system which can be
secured by pavements and grades.
The accumulation of mud, and
and the evaporation from this
great mass of filth fills the at
mosphere with disease germs.
The increase of filth this winter
in consequence of overcrowding,
caused an increase of sickness and
a large death roll. This condition
must not be continued through an
other winter. The population will
increase many fold, and the traffic
on the streets will be in proportion.
Mud and disease will increase from
these conditions.
These Improvements are there
fore forced upon the people. Main
street must be paved and graded,
and system of drainage must be
provided for other streets. The
mud nuisance can be thus abated.
and the danger Of disease can be
reduced to minimum.
A good pavement can be made
from the gravel on the hill. 1t re-
quires no crushing, or even break
ing. 1t can be selected to meet
every demand from varied natural
deposits along the bluff. The
sorting con be done by the work
men without expense. The coarse
cobble stones will form a base for a
pavement, the pebbles for the sec.
ond section and the black sand fol-
the surface. The distribution car
be done with rakes, as the mixed
mass is dumped into the middle Of
the street. A pavement can be
constructed in this inexpensive
way that will equal concrete in
strength and durability.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

Transportation in the United
States is being improved and
cheapeneo at such rapid rate that
l doubt whether the opening of the
Siberian railroad will be felt by
our farmers. What we may lose
in Europe from that source will be
more than compensated by the new
markets which are being opened
to our farmers in the China seas
and in Cuba and Purto Rico. To
develop this trade, however, we
should have a merchant marine.
There is nothing, in my mind,
which will introduce American
goods as effectively as the Ameri.
can flag. By encouraging Ameri-
can shipping our farmers will ad-
vance their own Interests, and if
they will see that the American
flag is again put on the ocean they
need have no apprehension of in
furious effects following the open
ing of the Siberian railroad or any
other foreign enterprise"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
The Campaign in Luzon.

1t is certain that there will
now be rapid military movements
in Luzon. What has been done
thus far is preparatory to the exc
cution of plan which includes an
advance upon and destruction or
dispersion of the main body of the
rebel forces, twenty to thirty miles
northeast of Manila.
The first operation of the active
campaign has resulted in clearing
the Pasig river and pushing the
admiral's gunboats into Laguna
bay. In series of skirmishes the
the troops have cleared out the in
surgents in the vicinity and thrown
them on the north side of Pasig
river; so that the country south Of
the river and lake is no longer
menaced. The lake, from which
the Pasig river issues, has an area
OF about $50 square miles. and is
navigable for light gunboats. The
lake lies up against the mountains;
and lake and river form line that
practically cuts off all the southern
part of the island from the north
ern part, and protects Manila from
attack in the rear. This line hav-
ing been established, General Otis
will now push his operations to
the north and east of Manila,
where he expects to encounter the
main forces of the insurgents. The
distances are not great. The prov
ince of Bulacan is the seat of their
principal strength. Its capital, the
city of Bulccan, is 20 miles from
and has communications
with Manila bay by the river Pam
pagna, which joins the Pasig river
some miles east of Manila city. |
oiS miles north of Bulacan is Ma
olos, the so-called capital of the in
North and west of Bull
lcan is the province of Pampagna,
he principal town OF which is
3acolor, forty seven miles from
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

The question of a public park
should be taken up by the citizens
and the city council of Lewiston.
1t cannot be many years before
public park will be demanded SO
earnestly that action must be TAX
en-. The city owns property now
in central location which might
be dedicated to this use. In this
climate a public park can be made
a great blessing, The conditions
are favorable for the making of one
of the finest parks in the world.
The trees and flowers which grow
so perfectly here could be cultivat-
ed on public grounds so tastefully
and SO profusely that they would
be blessing to the public.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

Manila. These are the objective
points of General Otis campaign.
The richest valleys of Luzon lie
in these provinces. From there
the insurgents derive their main
support. and through the coast line
of Pampagna they may also have
communication with the sea. There
are petty ports and roadsteads
which it is impossible to blockade
wholly against smugglers till the
interior shall be occupied by Our
troops. But when the insurgents
shall be routed from their principal
places in the valleys they will have
no other alternative but to take to
the mountains, or surrender. Driv-
en- out of the valleys and into the
mountains they can keep no con-
siderable force together, and resis-
lance must soon cease.
1t would seem, indeed, that the
rebellion must soon collapse. It
may collapse after single vigor-
GUS blow. Our method of warfare
is not like that of the Spaniards,
who, after short excursions into
the country and little skirmishes,
would return to Manila. We shall
go right ahead, striking blows, oc-
cupying the country and ''assimi-
lating the rebellious natives. 1t is
said that rapid movement north
ward of a column Of our troops is
in progress which may inclose be-.
tween the divisions of Our army
the main body of the insurgents
yet remaining in the vicinity of
Manila. The success of such an
operation might and probably
would practically end the rebellion;
but even if the insurgents should
escape, they would only be thrown
back upon positions from which
they would be quickly routed. The
campaign now begun cannot be a
long one. We shall lose some men,
but artillery and rapid-fre guns
will give our troops great advan-
tage in clearing the country.--Or-
egonian.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

Railroad estimates of traffic pos
sibilities are based upon figures
which show one acre OF orchard to
be equal to twenty-five acres de-
voted to the production of wheat.
In other words, a section having
10, 1000 acres of orchard is as valua-
BILE to a railroad as one where a
quarter of million acres of land is
planted in the great cereal. The
figures are of much interest in this
locality, which is especially adapt
ed to the production OF fruit, be-
cause they show that the railroads
must pay attention to the traffic
possibilities found here. 1t is of as
much Importance to them to have
1000 acres of orchard planted as it
would be to have 1000 acres
broken for wheat growing. We
have ten thousand acres that can
be devoted to fruit culture, and we
shall find the railroads devoting
their attention more and more to
the encouragement of our horticul-
tural interests. -Weiser Signal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

18th. 1899.
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance with tbs
provisions of the act Of Congress of June 3. 1878
states Of California. Oregon, Nevada and Washing
ton Territory" |. Lindsey S. Dafrah. of Cavendish
county Of Nez Perez. state Of Idaho, has this da,
filed in this Office his sworn statement Nc. ~ to-
of Township No. 90. NJ Range No. l. W. B. M.
and will offer proof to show that the land sought 1
more valuable for its timber or stone than for agri
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to sait
land before the Register and Receiver of this Office
Lewiston. Idaho. on Saturday. the LIST day OF April
1899
He names as Witnesses Daniel Cosner. Of Cav.
endish, Idaho: Wlbert Powell. of Agatha, Idaho
William Kite. OF Agatha. Idaho Charles Crom-
packer. of Cavendish. Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the abovs
described lands are requested to file their claims II
this Office on or BET IRE said LIST day of April 1899.
J. B. WEST. Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Contest Notice.

Department Of the Interior, United States Land
Once, Lewiston. Idaho. Feb. IS. 1892
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in
this Office by Elizabeth Gwinn. contestant, agans,
Dirk Haverkamp. entry No. 5224. made June 5, 1897
for Sc sec 80. tp 81 n. NV b 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 thar
6) six months last past and that said tract is not set
tied upon and cultivated as required by law, said par
ties are hereby notified to appear. respond and offe
evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m
on 3lst March, 1899. before the Register and Receiv
er at the United States Land Office in Lewiston. Ida
no.
The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit
filed February l3 1899. set forth facts which SHOW
that after due diligence. personal service of this
ce cannot be made. it is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given by due and proper pubca
ton. J. B. WEST, Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

will be distributed in the country.
The horses used will drain the
country of feed of all kinds. The
farmers should pay especial atten-
ton to the production of oats, bar
ley and hay. and raise less wheat.
There seems to be every probability
of one road at least from Lewiston
to the Seven Devils. With all this
work i'll progress all branches OF
business must be very prosperous
for at least one year.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

1t seems that w. J. Bryan could
not rise above personal feelings
when asked to attend the great
New York Tammany dinner. Mr..
Bryan felt that the men at the
head of the organization which ex-
tended the invitation did not sup
port him heartily for president,
and are therefore not good demo,
ocrats in his estimation. And then
this New York organization favors
expansion, and Bryan got off wrong
on that issue while the issue was
new.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

The advantages of Lewiston
valley climate can be observed
almost any day. While the sun
shine smiles over the valley, every
morning the snow covers the up
land in every direction. The green
grass and wild flowers, the messen-
gers Of spring, are at your feet,
while the lingering SHOWS of win
ter are not mile away. This diff
ference of climate is illustrated all
through the winter by the snow
and the rigor of the blizzard on
the highlands, while the sunshine
and calm prevail in the Lewiston
valley.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

That the Filipinos are untitled
for selt-government and a place
among civilized nations, says the
Spokesman Review, is shown by
the observations of special cores
pondents on the islands The ma
tive warfare is savage one. Night
assassination, disregard Of Red
Cross flags, ambushing of unarmed
men, are of frequent occurrence
there, and their repetition in the
future will be prevented only by
ceaseless vigilance OH the part
American troops. The fact has
been established that a few un-
principled leaders of ignorant ma
tives are continuing the hopeless
warfare, The impression is kept
alive in the minds of their follow
ers that Americans are on the
islands to establish a government
even more corrupt than that of
Spain, although Aguinaldo knows
we'll the officers who oppose him
and partook freely of their hospi-
tality when he was virtual ref
ugee. A repetition of the argu-
ments advanced for tie retention
of the Philippines seems useless
in light of these facts, yet there are
those who contend that Otis should
haul down his flag and Dewey
withdraw his squadrons from Man
lila bay. The enlisted man in the
ranks of the First Washington,
the officers and men OF every
American regiment on the island
knows differently, and they have
good reason to feel the necessity of
vigorous military administration
tor some time to come. The ulti-
mate future of the islands rests
with the natives themselves. They
are not lettering their chances for
early departure of American armies
by their attempts at foul murder in
the city and their barbaric actions
in the field.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Notice.

To my friends and customers of many
years: This is to inform you that 1 have
sold and transferred my stock in trade in
the hardware, stove and tinware business
to Mr.. George w. Fletcher. formerly OF
Fletcher, Stein & Co., Boise.
Mr.. Fletcher is a thorough hardware
man and comes fully prepared to conduct
successful business at the old stand.
In retiring from the business so long
conducted by myself, I ask for my sue
cessor the same kind consideration and
patronage You have always given to me.
Thanking you one and all for your pat
ronage Tor SO many years, am truly
yours. c. c. BUNNELL.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Notice Of Time Appointed for Proving
Will, etc.


In the Probate Court, in and for Nez
Perez County, State of Idaho.
In the Matter of the estate of Lott
Wiggin, deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said Probate
Court, made on the 22nd day of March
1899, notice is hereby given that Thursday
the 9th day Of April 1899, at 10 O'Clock
a. M. of said day, at the courtroom of
said Court, at the Court House in the
city of Lewiston, County of Nez Perce
has been appointed as the time and place
for proving the Will of said Lott Wipgin
deceased, and for hearing the application
of Mary J. Wigg;n for the issuance to her
Of Letters Testamentary when and where
any person interested may appear and
contest the same.
Dated March "a, 1899.
R. A. Langford, Clerk.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

1t Is said the Capital Publishing
company, in order to get the house
printing at an advance of 60 cents
page over the Statesman's bid,
divided the 60 cents page with
two other papers, the same being
named by the governor. Steunen-
berg economy, like charity, begins
at home begins and ends in the
democratic party.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Once Lewiston, IDAHO Jan'y 2lst. 1899.
sufficient contest affidavit having been Mica IN
this Office by Neis p. Johnson contestant, agalnsi
Jesse Spalding entry No. 3i4i, made July o. 1873
for Sc. Y. sw. x section II. township g. n range
w.. by Jesse J. Spauding. conestee. in which u Is
alleged that: SAID Jessie ]. 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 to cultivate and improve the SAID iand as
required by law; said parties are hereby notified to
appear respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock a. on April TO- 1899. before
the Register and Receiver at the United States land
Office In Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contestant having. in proper affidavit.
filed January 2ls 1899. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service Of this
notice not be made II Is hereby ordered and d.
rected that such notice be given by due and proper
publication.
CHARLES n. CARRY. Receiver.
Thos Mullen, Attorney for Contestant.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land Of
hce. Lewiston. Idaho. March |. 1899.
sufhcient contest affidavit having been filed In
this office by Daniel j. CrtchfeId contestant against
Ray c. Hitchcock, entry No. 3+34, made June Isl
1888. for lots and 5. sec 8. tp 81 n. Nv m, and
ne " sec tp % n. 5w. by Ray c. Hitchcock,
contestee. in which il IS alleged that said Raw c.
Hitchcock has wholly abandoned said tract that he
has changed his residence therefrom for more than
SIX to) months since making said entry; that said
tract not settled upon and cultivated by said party
as required by law. no part Of said land has been
fenced and no crops OF any kind have been raised on
said land. said parties are hereby notified TO appear
respond and offer evidence touching said allegation
al 10 o'clock m. on April 5. 1892 before the Regis
ter and Receiver Of the United States Land Office in
Lewiston, Idaho.
The said contestant having in a proper ahidayi,
hed March !. 1899 set forth facts which show thai
after due diligence personal service of this notice
cannot De made. II Is hereby ordered and directed
that such notice be given BY due and proper pubca
ton.
CHARLES II. CAREY, Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

1t develops that the fruit inter-
ests of this country have not suf-
fered from the effects of the winter
to any great extent. The peach
crop is killed In some districts and
the apricots generally, but this is
not serious loss. The returns
for the remaining crop will be en-.
HANGED by injury to the crop in
other localities, so that our returns
will be large this year.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Notice Of Application for Authority to Erect
and Take Tolls on Public Ferry.

Notice is hereby given that we. the undersigned
will make application 10 the Honorable Board of
County Commissioners of Neg Perce county, State
of Idaho, at Its Office in the court house at lewiston
Idaho. on the 10th day of April, A. d. 1899, at the
hour OF 10 O'Clock In the forenoon of said day. or as
soon thereafter as be heard for authority 10
erect and take tolls public ferry on the Clearwa-
ter river At the town Of Spaldng, Nez Perez county,
State Of Idaho. the south landing Of said ferry to be
one chain and twenty five links west of the north
ship thirty-six NORTH range four west Boise merid-
ian. and the north or other landing be on lot TWEEN
ty-three. section twenty-five. township thirty six
NORTH range four west Boise meridian. vacant gov
eminent land, lying said Clearwater river f-
teen degrees west Of north OF the south landing the
landings niersecting the public road on either side
OF the river.
Dated this 10th day of March. A. D. 1899
r. J. HOGAN,
J. H. WANN.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Contest Notice.


Department of the Interior United States Land
Of6ce. Lewiston. Idaho. Jan'y 2lst. 1899.
suhicient contest affidavit having been filed in
Mary e. Hunter, entry No. 1896. made August Ist,
1892. for the NV. ne Y, section ~. township % n,
range w. by Mary E. Hunter. contestee, in which il
is alleged that: Said Mary X. Hunter has wholly
abandoned the said tract OF land for than six 6
months last past and next prior TO date hereof and
further that she has established her residence
thereon that she has wholly abandoned and given
up the said tract: that she has wholly failed and neg
lected to cultivate the said land required by law
said parties are hereby notified TO appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at IL
o Clock a. m on April TO- 1899 before the Register
and Receiver at the United States Land Office in
Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contestant having, in proper affidavit
filed Jan. a. 1899 forth facts which show that at
ter due diligence. personal service on this notice can
not be made, II is hereba ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and proper public alton
CHARLES n. GARBy. Receiver.
Tbos, Mullen, Attorney for Contestant
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
The extension of the rail-

The extension of the railroads
through this region will bring
prosperity to the farming and La
boring classes. Railroad building
in the mountains causes heavy ex-
penditures, and the country trav-
ersed is directly benefited by the
outlays. The farmers should pre-
pare to meet the increased demand
for feed for stock, and for supplies
men employed In the work. 1t
seems now that two roads will be
built over the Bitter Root noun
tains from this basin. This work
will cost millions, and the money
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Once. Lewiston. Idaho, March 2lst. 1899.
suficient contest affidavit having been filed In
this office BY Edward N. Hunter contestant against
Josie Hoeppner. entry No. 1922. made April i4th
1898. for swA, section 81. township 81 H. range W,
by Josie Hoeppner. contestee. in which il is alleged
that said Josie Hoeppner has wholly abandoned said
tract and changed her residence therefrom for more
than six TO- months since making said entry and
next prior TO the date herein that said tract Is moi
by law Said parties are hereby notified TO appear.
respond and offer evidence touching said aIlega alton
At 10 oclock a. m. on May 18th. 1899 before the
register and receiver OF the United States land office
In Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contestant having. in a proper affidavit
filed March 2s 1892 set forth facts which show after
due diligence. personal service OF this notice can
not be made. Is hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and proper publication
CHARLES n. GARBY, Receiver.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25

The law prohibiting Indians to
carry arms during the season kill
ing of game is not allowed has be-
come law. The last legislature
also established game wardens to
look after both Indian and white
hunters who kill game out of sea-
son. 1t will be hard to keep the
Indian from slaughtering deer both
in season and out.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-25
Vineland Management.

Prof A. B. Leckenby, an expert of
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture; visited Vineland the other
day. Prof. Reckenby had four years
experience as chief advisor and irri-
CATION expert to the great Kern
County Land company of California,
and has spent many years in study
of colony work on irrigated lands.
1t is therefore of great interest to
know that he endorses the methods
of the management as being the
best he has seen in vogue in
any similar enterprise, and worthy
of emulation by managers of other
companies. The policy of the Vine
land company is to encourage and
assist the thrifty settler in all proper
ways; not with money, but with easy
payments for the lands, furnishing
employment for surplus labor, and
especially in giving each settler the
benefit of years of study and exper-
ience in irrigation farming, and home
building, while never interfering
with mans independence in thought
and action. Careful restrictions in
the contracts and deeds mutually pro-
tect all of the settlers, as we'll as the
company, and are found to work we'll
in practice.