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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Proposals for Sealed Bids for
County Property.

Notice Is hereby given that the Board OF County
Commissioners of Nez Perez county, Idaho, will on
the 9th day Of March, A. d. 1892 at the court house
in the city of Lewiston receive AMI open sealed biz
tot the sale m The following described county prop
erty to-wt: All Of lot No. and IS feet off Of lie
south side Of lot No. o, and 10 feet of OF the west
ends Of lots g. and g. all in block II In the city of
Lew ston. and having frontage the north side Of
street Of lie feet and also fronting the east side
OF Thru street IS feet.
Also lot in court house block bounded as follows.
tc-wit Commencing on the east side of First street
s. feet south Of the south line of street. thence
easeFiy IS feet thence souiherly 4s feet to lot or
parcel Of Land owned by Grosieu & Binnard: thence
westerly along tho north line OF said Grosteln Il Bin
nsrd lo' the side Of First street. thence north
ery along he easne Of First street the place Of
beginning. and Being the south half said court
house block.
Al the same time and place the said board of COM
missioaers viii receive sealed proposals for the pur-
chase OF tract Of land by the county suitable for
poor farm.
Al bills will be received and fled BY the clerk Of
the board up to O'Clock a. m. on the 9th day OF
March. 1872. The Board 81 County Commissioners
reserves the right 20 reject any ana an bids.
By order Of the Board OF County COMMISSIONERS
OF kez Psrce county. Idaho.
S. 6 lsAAAN, Chairman OF Board.
Attest: o. e. SroOKEy. Clerk.
Dated at Lewiston. idaho. Jan. Is. 1893.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

The hostile demonstrations at
Manila since the ratification OF the
peace treaty with Spain become
open rebellion against the govern
ment OF the United States. All
question of the qualification of
these native Filipinos to govern
themselves is determined too by
this act of violence against the
government while the country was
held by garrison of occupation
while the disposition of the acquisi.
ton was pending. There might
have been political considerations
intervening while the relations
with the natives were peaceful, but
there can be but one course to be
pursued since these acts of re-
bellion have been perpetrated.
The rebels must be subjugated
before we can treat with them for
the transfer of the Philippines
which have come to us in the
treaty with Spain. The only
course left now is to conquer the
natives. to civilize them in the
fires of war. This rebellion brings
out political questions which are
altogether distinctive from the old
considerations of mere expansion.
The question Of international war
policies to be formulated and made
precedent by this government in
this era of new relations resulting
from our incipient expansion must
be fully considered in this new re-
lation with OUT new subjects. To
maintain any degree of respect we
must subjugate the Filipinos. The
claim that they are an uncivilized
people not worthy of regard as a
foreign power Is eliminated in this
case. If Filipinoes are a savage
race the United States cannot treat
with them. Therefore the only
course of the govern
ment In the treatment of these
rebels, is to subjugate them to our
lag and anchor the flag over them
IS civilizing agent.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

Representative Hanlon sounded
a popular note when he introduced
a bill to enable the laboring man
to collect his wages without the
expense of hiring an attorney to
prosecute his claim in court. He
might have added a section TO en-
able claimant to repleven his
own property without expense too.
There is not much equity in the
laws that are so expensive in their
operation that they consume the
judgments of the courts in costs.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

Representative Johness of Idano
county is working hard for the
completion of the state wagon
road by the way of Little Salmon.
There is only 25-mile gap be-
tween North and South Idaho by
this route. The completion of
this piece of road would be great
convenience. This rold would be
a practical thoroughfafe between
the sections Of the state. The
present road by Show Shoe noun
tain and Payette lake is impassa-
bic except for three months in the
summer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

There seems to be danger that
the international joint high COM
mission now in session may remov :
from or reduce the duty on lead
ores between the United States and
Canada. This is matter of local
interest to Idaho as this state is
one of the greatest lead producers
in the Union now. The subject
should receive prompt attention
from the business men of all
classes. A strong representation
should be made of the importance
of a duty on lead to our mining
industry.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Lewiston, IDAHO JSn'y 2lst 1899.
sufficient contest affidavit having been filled In
this Office by Nels P. Johnson, contestant against
Jesse Spalding entry No. alti, made July 9. 1893.
for Sc. H. sw x section Il. township 81. n. range
w., ty Jesse J. Spauding. contestee. in which It Is
alleged that: Said Jessie J. Spanking has wholly
abandoned said tract of land for more than six tel
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 land as
required BY law: said parties hereby notified to
appear. respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 O'Clock a. April 10. 1899, before
the Register and Receiver at the United States land
Office in Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit
filed January 2lst 1899, set forth facts which SHOW
that after due diligence personal service Of this
notice not be made 1t is hereby ordered and d.
rected that such notice be given by due and proper
publication
CHARLES H. CARRY. Receiver.
Thos Mullen, Attorney for Contestant
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

Henry Watterson in long edi-
torial exhortation to the democratic
party says: Reproduce in 1900
the ticket and issues of 1896, with
an anti-expansion plank added,
there will be nothing left for the
mourners to do after the event ex-
cept to close the open grave and
plant some flowers above the last
remains of the democratic party,
with the legend, Gone to meet the
federals and wings
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

The railroads are joining in an
effort to conceal the fact that Lew
iston is the logical Quitting point
for the new mining districts in the
Clearwater basin. This effort is
being made to promote travel to
points that will retard travel over
competing railroads. The fact is
the traveller who outfits in Spokane
will be compelled to ship his ex-
cess baggage over hundred aud
fifty miles of road at high freight
rate. In fact all miners supplies
can be purchased i'll Lewiston for
lower prices than in Spokane.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

1t is estimated that $4,000 acres
of fax will be sown OH the reserva-
ton this year. The farmers gen
orally contract their flax seed.
The price fixed in the contracts is
oS cents bushel. The average
yield is about IL bushels to the
acre on the fertile reservation lands.
1t is regarded safe crop SO far as
an even yield is concerned; and it
is not subject to the dangers Of
rain at harvest time more than
wheat The advantages claimed
for this crop is that the hauling to
market is less expensive than the
transportation of wheat, and it
leaves the fields in good condition
for succeeding crops. The fact
that our farmers can diversity their
crops to this product adds to the
value of the land and gives the
country another important re-
source.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior United States Land
Office. Lewiston. Idaho, Jany 23rd 1899.
sufficient contest affidavit having been hled in
this office by Edward W. Lindsey. contestant,
against John T. James entry No. 1858. made March
10th 1876, for " section IS, township 30 range
I. <. by John T. James contestee. in which H. Is
alleged that said John 7. James has wholly aban-
doned the said tract of land for more than six (6)
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 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
same: said parties are hereby notified to appear, re-
spond and offer evidence touching said allegation al
10 o'clock a. 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 JAM 3D. 1899, set forth facts which show that af
ter due diligence personal service of this notice car
not be made. IT is hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and proper publ
cation. CHARLES H. CARRY, Receiver.
Thos Mullen. attorney for contestant
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

The overwhelming defeat that
was to have come when Aguinal-
do descended upon General Otis
failed to materialize, says the
Chicago Tribune. The Amer lean
troops bore themselves with
characteristic gallantry, repulsed
the enemy, and occupied impor-
tant positions. They wait but the
word to crush Aguinaldo and his
pretensions. Reinforcements are
on the way. and with or without
them the American people have
supreme confidence in the man
who sent word to Admiral Died
richs: "If you want a fight you
can have it right away"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Contest Notice.

Department Of the Interior. United States Land
Office. Lewiston. Idaho, Jan'y 2lst. 1899.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed IN
this Office by Nes p. johnson, contestant, againfi
Mary L. Hunter entry No. 1896. made August Ist
1892 for the NV. Y ne Il. section H. township % n
range W. by Mary E. Hunter contestee in which il
is alleged that: Said Mary f. Hunter has wholly
abandoned the said tract of land for moro than six W
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 as 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- 1892 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, set forth facts which show that at
ter due diligence personal service OF this notice can
not be made, il is hereba ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and proper publication
CHARLES H. GARBY. Receiver.
Thos. Mullen Attorney for Contestant
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

The business interests of Lewis
ton demand the promotion of the
timber resources of the upper
Clearwater region. The forests of
that region are not only a sleeping
industry but they are a wasting
resource. There is imminent dam
ger of the loss of our timber from
fires in one year if the workmen
are not admitted to the woods to
ply their trades, by law. There
are instances on every hand where
millions of feet of logs have been
destroyed by one torch in the past
and this danger accumulates with
every year that passes after the
settlers invade the timber belts.
1t is not a logical conclusion that
the state can protect the white
pine belt in the Clearwater region
many years unless private interests
intervene to aid the public inter
ests. This industry should also
be promoted by the Improvement
of the waterways. This can best
be done by laws that will encour-
age private expenditure. While
this should be done by franchise
the rights of the public should be
guarded. The dangers of private
monopoly, however, should not
prevent wise economy in this or
any other business interests,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

The populist nondescript laws
which have done so much harm in
many states in turn are casting
ominous shadows over fair Idaho
Ia this progressive year of 1899.
The state legislature seems to have
been Frustrated with moral spasms
and to have sacrificed the COM
mercial interests of the state to
maudlin sentiment.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

The gamblers of Lewiston are
advised that they need not fear the
new anti-gambling law, as it is
palpably weak and can never be
enforced. They say the old tiger
Is groomed for display and he will
be seen In the same old cage even
after 60 days from the adjournment
of this old impotent Legislature.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
There will be at least three CON

There will be at least three com
missions at the disposal of Gov.
Steunenberg in the near future.
Major McConville's death creates
a vacancy and Col. Jones it is said
will resign soon, If he has not al
ready done so. Captain Murphy
of Grangeville was discharged
several months ago for disability.
The higher offices will be filed
by the promotion of commissioned
officers and taen two or three COM
missions will go TO men in The
ranks who will be called to the
place vacated by promotion.
Major McConville had many sup
porters for the place left by Col.
Jones, and If he had been spared
to fight the battle of Manila to a
close in the brilliant manner he be-
gan 1t he would have surely been
promoted to Col. Jones place. 1t
will perhaps go now to the rank
ing officer or to some one who
promotion by CONSPICUOUS
service on the field. The governor
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office Lewiston. Idaho Jan
10Th. 1892
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878,
entitled AN act for the sale of timber lands in the
ton Territory" |, Lindsey S. Darrah, of Cavendish.
county of Nez Perez. state of idano, has this day
filed In this office his sworn statement No. - for
the purchase of the Lot No. :. Of Section No. g..
of Township No. SO. NJ, Range No. l. W B. M.
and will offer proof to show that the land sought Is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes. and to establish his claim to said
land before the Register and Receiver of this Office
Lewiston, Idaho. on Saturday. the LIST day of April
1899
endsh. Idaho; Wbert Powell, of Agatha, Idaho;
William Kite. Of Agatha. Idaho; Charles crom-
packer, of Cavendsh. Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested to file their claims In
this office BET said LIST day OF April. 1899.
J. B. WEST Register,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

1t Is charged upon high author
ity that Aguinaldo was inspired to
make the attack upon Manila by
foreign powers; and that he was
supplied with foreign munitions
of war supplied for the purposes
of the attack. This condition will
complicate matters very much, if
full knowledge of affairs establishes
this fact. The Filipinos may not
be the only barbarians we will be
called upon to whip In 1899.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Senator Heitfeld made

Senator Heitfeld made the
browning blunder of his official
career when he voted against the
ratification of the peace treaty. 1t
is inconceivable that a senator
from the far west should vote even
against expansion. The ratifca-
ton of an honorable peace treaty
with Spain did not commit the
country to expansion or any other
oreign policy except with the con-
sequences of business interruption,
especially on the Pacific coast.
Senators Heirfeld and Turner of
this state and Washington could
not have been In touch with the
sentiment of the people or the
west when they went on record
against ratification.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

Even while we mourn the loss
of noble. brave man and good
citizen, In the death of Maj. Nc
Conville, we are proud to claim a
bright star in the galaxy of Amer
can heroes. No truer friend, no
husband and father more noble, no
drawer soldier ever lived than our
hero of the battle of Manila,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
The Cayuse Pest.

rhe heavy snow fall will cause
loss of stock on the ranges. The
sheep are generally within reach
of feed and the cattlemen have pro-
vided hay for emergencies of this
kind. The wild Indian ponies are
reported to be dying by the hun
dred. The destruction of these
herds will be no loss to the owners;
and it will be a blessing to the
country at large. /.
Twenty years ago the wild
cayuse was noble beast endowed
with undauntable energy and great
powers of endurance. He fed upon
the rich bunch grass, was always
fat, and his strength and ambition
gave him value as COW horse and
beast of burden when he was
subdued and domesticated. Now
he is piebald, degenerate, and
weak with disease. Perpetual
hunger, thirst and exposure to
storms have consumed his energy
and made him a menace and public
pest.
The settlement Of the reserva-
ton has greatly reduced the public
ranges and confined these worth
less horses to diminishing limits
every year. Their number in the
meantime have greatly increased.
Since the hard times began in 1892
the owners have not even branded
the cayuse increase. They have
increased in number and grown
more degenerate physically as the
limit of the range was narrowed
and the food supply reduced from
year to year.
1t is reported that the cayuses
are budding together on the reser-
walton hills in all stages of starva-
ton. Some Of these are down in
the snow dying by slow degrees;
and Others are staggering about on
rigid legs as if fighting for the last
vain hope oflife-strength to stand
on their feet. They seem to realize
that if they lie down or fall down
they will die in their bed of snow.
1t Is estimated that 10000
worthless horses roam the ranges
of the Clearwater basin. If they
could be eradicated the range they
now destroy would be of great
value. From a humanitarian
standpoint it is revolving to con-
template their destruction by |
starvation, but no more humane
destiny can be contemplated, The
degeneracy to come from slower
starvation will bring disease as
agent to reduce them to
an adequate limit Of numbers. 1t
were better for them to be destroyed
by starvation than diseases which
will extend to the pastures and
stables of the farms. A continual
ton of this snow till the cayuse
nuisance is abated would be a
blessing.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

The salary bill before the legis-
lature is having a stormy passage
An effort is being made to fix the
salaries very low. There is no
economy in the practice of poorly
paying public servants. The
best men in the country are none
too good or too safe for public
officers.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate of Abraham Binnard
deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the Undersigned Rachel
Binnard Administrative of the Estate of said Abra
hbit them with the necessary vouchers within ten
months after the first publication of this notice. TO
in the City of Lewiston, Nez Perez county, State OF
Idaho; the same being the place for the transaction
of the business of said estate in the said county of
hez Perce.
Dated December d, 1885,
Date of the first publication. December u, 1898.
RACHAEL BINNARD,
Administrative of the Estate of Abraham Bnnard.
deceased.
JAMES E, BABB,
Aftoruav fnr Admiuistratrix
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Notice to Creditors.

Estate OF Lott Wiggin deceased
Notice is hereby given, that Letters of Testa-
mentsry the Estate of Lott Wggin deceased,
were granted TO the undersigned on the 3Oth day OF
January. 1899. by the Probate Court Of Nez Perce
county
All persons having claims against said Estate are
required 10 exhibit them TO for allowance at my
residence in Lewiston. First street the same being
the place for the transaction OF the business Of said
estate, within ten months after the date OF This
notice, or they shall be forever barred.
This s0th day Of January 1899.
MARY J. WiGCis Executrix.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

Notice for Application for Ferry
License.

Notice Is hereby given that we will make appl,ca-
ton to the Board of Commissioners of Nez Peree
County, State of Idaho, at their special meeting at
the Court House in Lewiston. in said Nez Perez
County, State of Idaho. Monday, March 9th, 1899.
for authority TO erect and take tolls on public ferry
on the Clearwater riyer in said county: the south
landing TO be one ~ chain and twenty five (25)
links west Of the northwest corner of lot nine ~
in p. tp. 80 n wbm. and the north landing to
be on lot twenty-three 23) p. tp, IS n. wbm,
vacant government land. lying across said CIearwa-
ter river fifteen (IS) degrees of north Of the
south landing; the landings interesting the public
road either side, j. HOGAN,
J. n. WANN.
Datad February 4th 1900
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

holds in his hand the power to- re-
ward merit. 1t is to be hoped he
will rise above partisan prejudice
and bestow his commissions to
those who earned them as rewards
for merit.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

There seems to be a rivalry be-
tween the interior towns and camps
about their respective trails to
Buffalo Hump. So fas as Lewis
ton is concerned there is no rivalry.
All of the trails to all of these
camps lead from Lewiston.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Levi Thomas. deceased
Notice is hereby given. thai Letters OF Admin:stra-
tion on the Estate of Levi Thomas, deceased, were
granted to the undersigned on the 18th day Of De-
cember. 1885, by the Probate court OF Nez Peree
county.
All persons having claims against said Estate are
required to exhibit them to me for allowance, at ny
residence one mile east Of Nezperce, within -four
months after the date of this notice. they shall be
forever barred.
This 4th day Of January. 1899.
CHAS, S. THOMAS Administrator.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11
Notice Of Application for Ferry License.

Notice is hereby given that will make application
TO the board of county commissioners. of Nez Perce
county, state of daho at their regular meeting at the
court house, in Lewiston. in said Nez Perez county
on Monday April 10th, 1899, for authority to erect
and take tolls public ferry on Clearwater river
In said county, the north landing being about twenty
rods below section line beween sections and on
south line Of my timber and stone application being
lot No. T. twp 30, n, r.. /. W. b. m and the south
landing being twenty rods below section line between
sections and Z. on lot 9. section twp &c. H. r. l.
W. b m.
Dated January i9, 1899.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-02-11

Aguinaldo, the leader of Fill
pinos, is held up as a patriot by
many of the noisy opponents of ex-
pansion. This hero sold out to
Spain and left the country. His
patriotism is of the cheap order
He is ready to sell out to Uncle
Sam since hts army was repulsed.