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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
Superintendent Gilbert.

Superintendent Gilbert, OF the North.
ern Pacific, visited Lewiston Yesterday.
He came here especially to look after the
business of the road i'll connection with
the increase OF traffic to come as result
of the Buffalo development. His road
recognizes this city as the commercial
center of the Clearwater basin, and he Is
perfecting plans to meet the demands OF
the Lewiston trade. 1t is heavy now and
it will increase many fold in the next
sixty days.
Mr.. Gilbert said it was not his business
to build roads, but meet the conditions OF
the present He said the Buffalo devcl-
opment interested him inasmuch as it
effected the buinesss OF his company, and
he was here to learn all that he could
about the new camp. He recognized
Lewiston as the metropolis of the district,
and his company is making all arrange
ments to deal with the interior through
lewiston He also said his company had
taken steps to advertise the interior OF
the Clearwater basin, the mines and the
agricultural resources, and in this litera-
ture they recognized Lewiston as the
gateway and the metropolis to this rich
district
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
That Seven Devils Road.

Z. Imhaus, Baker City mining man,
who recently visited Huntington, is quot
ed as follows by the Baker City Demo
crat
eMessrs. Ormon & Cook, the widely
known and experienced railway contrac-
tors, of Pueblo, Colo, who have the con-
tract for grading the seventy-hve miles
of the Snake River line, connecting the
Seven Devils copper section with the Or
egon Short Line, have just arrived at
Huntington, and it is understood will at
once set about securing 1900 men, mostly
from Oregon and Idaho, to push the coli
tract as rapidly as is consistent with the
of frst-class railroad
The Colorado gentlamen, having
shipped from Denver the needful tools
for grading, are daily expecting the ar
rival at Huntington of four carloads of
grading outfit.
The grading begins at the uew townsite
of Nagle, on the Oregon Short Line,
about two and a half miles from
Huntington and nearly 1000 feet
above the railway bridge spanning Snake
river.
Over one mile of the grade Seven Devil
ward is completed ready for the steel rails
over which are to go the iron horse and
his train of big wagons.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
Among the TOughS.

Officers Stonebraker and Gilman mixed |
up with Jail birds again last night The
vigilance of these officers had thwarted
one or more crimes during the immediate
past and the fact developed bevond
doubt that a dangerous gang was i'll
vading the city. Five Jail birds who had
been discharged by Sheriff Rozen recently
were known to be working together to
steal rob and garrote for livelihood.
Yesterday morning this gang of Jail
birds was rounded up. Three of them
were i'll Jail on charge of breaking the
peace. These were let out with the un-
derstanding that they would be let off i'll
they would leave the city. The gang,
consisting of five men, the worst ever i'll
Lewiston, to the credit of at least one
might placed the charge of murder, were
taken in a body to the railroad to await
the freight train. 1t happened that the
train did not go out this morning so
that two officers bound themselves alone
i'll the dark with five bad men, They
became sullen and even aggressive. When
Stonebraker told one of them to
move on he refused and opened
the fight He was knocked down with a
club. Thea another made a rush with
big rock, but Gilman stopped him with
gun. A third charged upon Stonebraker
with rock, and he was knocked down
with club. The officers then stepped
back and held the dispersed crowd at bay
with drawn revolvers for some time. The
men who had been foored with the clubs
were slow to recover, but the uninjured
persons were ordered to assist the injured
ones. They were finally herded to a
place of safety and held till the O'Clock
train went out, and they were given per
mission to go or stand trial for resisting
the officers. The worst gang that was
ever in Lewiston took the advice and
shipped on the Northern this morning.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
The Railroad Situation.

A gentleman who has been with the
Northern Pacific engineering parties all
,,;,ter returned to Lewiston from the
Cont this week. He has gathered some
nformation from contact with the rail-
road officials, and his belief is that the
Northern Pacific people are not consid-
arino seriously an immediate extension
10 the Cainas prairie country, either by
the Cottonwood or Lapwai spur. The
denart,nent with which this man has
been engaged has been interested only in
the Clearwater extension, and the cutoff
idea has predominated with the superiors
Nth whom he has come i'll contact. One
fpature ofthe extension that has not been
considered very fully in the past is the
selection of the South Fork as the scene
Of all active operations. The public talk
has always been of the Lolo@ pass which
can be best approached by the Middle
Fork and I.ocksaw. The work this will
ter though has led the engineers
up the South Fork above the june
ton without orders to change their
straightforward course. 1t is now be-
leved that this road has all entirely new
route selected in that direction which it
will occupy just as fast as the snow re-
cedes. This route will take the road
within ten miles of the Big Buffalo mine.
What there is beyond this camp to at
tract the road this observing man has
been unable to determine, but he believes
this road has an eastern connection in
view, and that the cutoff will cross the
Bitter Roots by some pass far south ofthe
Lolo or either of the other five or six
passes which lead to the Beaverhead val
ley.
The Oregon Short Line has recently ac-
quired more intimate control of the O.
R, & N. than it was supposed to have
had few months ago. The old lease
which has controlled the destinies of this
road for several years was practically
renewed i'll New York in February oi
this year. The Union guarantees certain
interest on the bonds of this Oregon road
and thereby controls the operating de-
partments of the same. The matter o.
extension and construction for new fields
are still in the control of the old officers
The Union people, however, will doubt.
less, by their large holdings of stock
exert a potent influence in all affairs Of
the Q. R. & N. company. This influence
Will doubtless be felt in this section o
the country, The Snake River Valley
road interests, it is believed, will be es
pecially promoted by this traffic union
It's believed that this alliance will haster
ue construction of the Snake River Val
iey road, not only to Lewiston from Ri
para, but also to connection with the
seven Devils road, and thereby secure
down grade river route to Portland.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
o. R. & N Wins Right of way Suit.

Condemnation proceedings commenced
last December in the superior court of
Walla Walla county by the Snake River
Valley railroad, branch of the o. r. &
N, against the Northern Pacific and
Clearwater Short Line, to obtain right oil
way for the road from Wallula to Lewis
ton, resulted "Wednesday in jury bring
ing i'll verdict awarding damages to
defendants in the sum of $4564 The de-
PENDANTS asked for 100000 damages.
The aggregate of land condemned is 3I2
acres, being strip of 100 feet wide across
the % sections of land. This gives the
o. R. & N. company a clear field into
Lewiston by the river route, the court
having held that the deed from the
Northern Pacific to the Clearwater line
was not made in good faith and was void
as effecting the o. X. & N, but valid
between the grantee and the grantor.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
Charles Bowers Sandbagged.

Last Thursday night about IL O'Clock
Charles Bowers, of Moscow, was sand
bagged. He was returning to the home
of his brother-in-law, Mr.. Williamson,
on Eugene street, when he was struck
from behind by some unknown man
with the evident intention of robbing
him.
Mr.. Bowers had received sum of
money in the Old Corner saloon during
the evening and it is reasonable con-
clusion that some desperate was inl-
pelled by the knowledge that he had the
cash to follow him and attempt robbery.
Mr.. Bowers heard some one following
him in the dark and he hurried forward
to the front gate of the Williamson door
yard. After he had partly opened the
gate the blow fell upon his head The
victim staggered from the shock but re-
covered in time to ward a second blow.
He struck the assailant with his arm as
he turned and threw him off at the same
time remarking II will fix you" This
remark seemed to frighten the bad man
and he ran away.
Mr.. Bowers could not identify the rob
Der nor could he describe him. He did
not report the occurrence to the officers
1t is believed, however, from various cir
cumstances that the man was suspect
who was ordered out of the city this
morning and he departed by the train.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04

James Nancy and William Allen, who
were convicted of homicide in Koot-
enia county, this state, were taken from
the warden of the penitentiary at spo-
kane year ago on writ of habeas cor
pus and they were held till last week
while the case was on appeal. The
ground sat up by counsel for the defense
vas that the Idaho officers lost jurisdic-
lion by passing into another state. The
supreme court of Washington held that
The court processes of Idaho were good
under the conditions in Washington.
The men after lying in the Spokane Jail
a year were turned over to an officer from
the Idaho penitentiary last week to enter
upon their long terms Of imprisonment.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
The Code Commission.

The governor named his code COM
mission yesterday and they were ratified
by the senate. The important COM
nittee consists of Watts Of Owyhee
county, Fogg of Idaho, Hays and Martin
of Ada and Averitt of Fremont. All of
these names except Martin were selected
by caucus of the fusion force. Frank
Martin of Boise was named by the
governor this privilege being granted as
a special favor.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
Tracy Inman Alive and Well.

DR. Inuan yesterday received dis
patch from Assistant Quarter Master
General Moore of Washington D. G.
which stated Tracy Inman of the signal
corps was alive and well in Manila.
The occasion of this dispatch was a
request from Senator Shoup for trans
nortation for the body of the young man
on transport that might leave Manila
in the near future. The report of young
Inman,s death caine from mistaken
identity, it is supposed. The telegram
brought rejoicing to the stricken family.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04

Work on the big Snake river bridge
has been somewhat delayed by the short
age of iron this week. The arrival to-
day of seven carloads will supply the
missing links and permit the construc-
ton to proceed uninterrupted next week.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04
Lindsay Coming.

While Lewiston people may not have
the opportunity TO see the great James
Kidder -Warde combination in Shake
siberian plays, the old-time favorite John
S. Lindsey supported by good company
will pay us a visit on March 10 and II.
The managers or the opera house are to
be congratulated on securing this sterling
actor III classic drama.
He is almost too we'll known to the
people of this section to need introduc-
ton having been here a number of times
and has always given the best of satisfac
ton.
The company opens. i'll "Iugomar'
| Friday, March 10. Tickets on sale a
Dent & Buffers at usual prices.
| DR.. Boston is running his -four mil
night and day to meet the increased de
ma nd for his favorite brands.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04

G. H. Culver a merchant of Britton, 5.
D., has been visiting his brother, F. ID.
Culver for week. He became so pleased
with Lewiston valley that he bought a
five acre tract i'll Vineland and he will
fit it up for future home.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-03-04

Charles and Henry Adams of Boston,
saus Of Charles Francis Adams, have de-
ciaed to make Lewiston their home dur
ing the summer. They will farm their
fathers big ranch.o on the north side OF
Clearwater. They are much pleased
with the Lewiston valley.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
DR.. Byers Has Arrived.

DR.. Byers, of Charlotte, specialist for
diseases of the eye and ear, is at Hotel
Lawrence, where he will spend some
time treating those who need and de-
sire his professional services. DR..
Byers comes highly recommended by
editors, physicians, druggists and 9TH
ers in this State and elsewhere. Among
the testimonials to the public of DR..
Byers' efficiency as specialist is one
from Mr.. D. j. Whichard, editor of the
Greenvllle Reflector, to whose family
DIR. Byers has rendered appreciated
service. Also Mr.. Thad r. Manning,
editor OF the Henderson Gold Leaf,
highly commends DR.. Byers, and speaks
from perlonal acquaintance and associ-
alton. DR.. Byers stands high with the
medical profession in North Carolina
and other States, as is shown by bis
numerous letters Of commentator and
endorsement.
His presence in apr community Tor
some time is fortunate opportunity
for those who are suffering with
troubles the treatment of which he
makes speciality, and doubtless many
will take advantage of the same.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
Dwelling Burned-at Spring Hill.

On Sunday afternoon about o'clock
the Bishop dwelling near Spring Hill
in which Mr.. Junius Wright lived, was
burned. All the family we're away
from home except Mr.. and Mrs
Wright. Smelling smoke Mr.. Wright
went up stairs with bucket ct water
to look for the fire and soon the flames
we're bursting from the roof.
Quite crowd who were at Sunday
school in tho village rushed to the
scene of the fire and assisted in saving
the property. Most OF the property
was saved, but more or less damaged
by being hurriedly taken out.
The house was two-.tory and caught
between the Misunderstanding and
plastering in the upper story. There
was very little fire In the fire place and
it was little strange that it sho1!d
catch fire as it did. It was the prep
erty of Mr.. r. C. Josey, OF Scotland
Neck, and was covered by $500 insur-
ance.
The COMMONWEALTH joins the friends
of all In sympathy for Mr.. Josey and
Mr.. Wright.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
Death of Mrs. J. A. Norfleet.

On last Thursday at her home near
Tillery, died Mrs. Mary F. Norf1eet,
wife of John A Norf1eet, Esq, aged 81
years. She left her husband and one
son and a number of relatives to mourn
her loss. For many years she had been
great sufferer with chronic disease
from which she only found relief in the
final summons from earth.
The remains were inferred the follow
ing day in the Baptist cemetery here
Rev. &. L. Merrell, OF Hobgood, con.
Quoting the exercises.
Deceased was sister to DIR. ]. R. Pope
of this place. The COMMONWEALTH
joins the friends OF all those bereaved
In sympathy for them in their sorrow
from this sad affection.
DR.. BULLS Cough SYRUP cures any
case OF brochitis, lung affection and
grippe. Physicians prescribe this re-
liable remedy, and druggists recon
mend it; because it never fails to cure,
and costs but IS cents bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
ROBERT J. SHAW KILLED.

Correspondence to THE CoMMoNwEALTH.)
L1rrLEroN, N. c., April Is, '99.
Robert J. Shaw, con of our towns
man J. L. Shaw, was shot and killed
Sunday afternoon near Norfolk by a
Mr.. Hutchins, who now lies in Jail
This is great shock to his father who
but few months ago lost his wife.
Young Shaw leaves a wife and five
small children to mourn their loss
The remains were inferred in the Gem
etery at Littleton Tuesday. This sad
affair has cast gloom over the entire
community.
The good weather fer the past few
days has helped the farmers in thei1
planting. OF course they were all
much behind in the preparation O.
crops; an unusually cold and wei
spring has been a great dlsadvantage
to agricultural operations.
Quite number of negroes from this
section of the counties OF HALIFAX anG
Warren have recently sought homes i.
northern States in the hope OF better
wages.
"The True Reformer" Is the name O
new paper seeking public favor. I
is edited by W. F. Young, colored, 20
the betterment of his race. It Is mo-
to be political.
Only one more month and the boy
and girls of our schools will feel free
Commencements are joyful! times will
| them.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
Mrs. Berry Dead.

The Spring Hope Messenger gives
account OF the death of Mrs. Abble
Berry, who was related to MIR. ]. NJ
Morrisette OF this place. The Messen
ger said:
"On Saturday, March 25th, Mrs. Alb
bic Berry departed this life at the home
of her son, Mr.. S. w. Berry, neal
Wakefield, at the age OF 68 years. She
had been sick for short while with
pneumonia. Deceased was consist
ent member of the Wakefield Baptls
church. Her remains were inferred or
Monday in the cemetery at that place
Rev. A. A. Pippln conducting the
burial service.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
Two Able Discourses.

In the absence OF pastor Vann, who
was in Raleigh conducting a meeting
IN the Tabernacle Baptist church, hir.
j. w. Bailey, editor OF the Biblical!
Recorder, spoke to the congregations IN
the Baptist church here last Sunday.
At 1 o'clock he spoke on the "Pow-
or and Triumph of the Christian Re-
liglon." Starting with John the Bap-
fist he observed the humble position of
the persons in whom was first seen the
secret power that has led to the world
wide trlumphs of the gospel of Christ.
The Saviour himself was born of OBJ
scure parentage; Peter and Paul are
not mentioned in the contemporary
history of their times. Not by miracle
has the religion of Christ triumphed-
not by the interpositlon Of God power
but by consecrated service to him
through the uplifting love which
Chrlst's life and teachings and sacrifice
have inspired in the breasts OF his fol-
lowers all through the ages.
At night Mr.. Bailey spoke especially
to the Young Peoples Union on "The
Quest of Happiness"
He made the observation that all
effort and all energy by all men and all
women of all times tend to the quest ef
happiness of some kind, in some
way. This was illustrated in many
departments of human endeavor; but
the only happiness worth the quest and
the only happiness that IS real is found
in God and in service to his cause
We cannot attempt even an analysis
of Mr.. Bailey's addresses. They we're
replete in every way, scholarly, thought
full, pathetic, stirring and really elo-
quent, though he made no attempt at
oratory. His style of speech is delip-
crate, showing a careful weighing 81
words, and at the close OF each address
an accurate report, had such been taken
could have been given to printer
without the necessity Of revision.
Every ole who heard Mr.. Bailey re-
gardless of denominati ons, was pleased
and edited and some who care little
and say little about thoughts OF high
er life, we're enthusiastic In their praise
Mr.. Bailey's youth behind 50 much
solid and sound information seemed a
wonde to all who heard him.
He is justly regarded as one OF the
ablest young men in the State, and
Scotland Neck people will all be glad
to have him and to hear him again.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
NElirI Of the Town is
)IiII)aTl's New Goods.

NEW GOODS IN EVERY DE
ftment are now IN, and we Will
you the prettiest goods that have
#been shown in this town. We
De only merchants that have been
this Spring, and have purchased
Newest and choicest novelties OF
kason, and all we ask OF you is to
lin and examine for yourself.
SILKS AND DRESS GOODS
a Trimmings have meyer been
Psed, and will do credit to any
fty times the size Of ours. Will
d to show them to you.
/ PARASOLS AND UMBREL-
Shirt Waists and Skirts are the
It in the New York market, and
pill be pleased with them. They
be choicest selections we could
ut of a thousand styles
HAVE NEVER BEFORE HAD
e pleasure of showing such pref
b of Ribbons as we have now.
LINE OF LADIES' AND
illdren's Sailor Hats are the new
lies on the market. No one has
ned them, bat says they are the
est they have ever seen in this
[ RE AND LOOK AT OUR
Pctticoats. Thny are beautiful
bow that you will like them.
LINE OF SHIRT WAISTS
Skirts has no comparison. They
eely selected. Every design you
for. Prices and quality we can
satisfactory.
NJ. HOFFMAN & Bro.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
REMARKABLE RESCUE.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. PIainfield, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told
her she was hopeless victim of con-
sumption and that no medicine could
cure her. Her druggist suggested DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton she bought bottle and to her
delight found herself benefited from
first dose. She continued its use
and after taking six bottles, found her
self sound and we'll, now does her own
homework and is as well as she ever
was.-Free trial bottles of this Great
Discovery at E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S
Drug Store, large bottles so cents and
| 81 90.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20
Death Of Mrs. Harris.

Died, at Mayodan, April 9Th, 1899
Mrs. Charles L. Harris, aged "a years
Mrs. Harris (nee Hattie 0. Hucks
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G
FL. Hucks, formerly of Halifax coun
ty, now of Mayodan, Rockingham
county, N. G.. In 1896 she was mar.
ried to Mr.. Charles L. Harris, of Rock,
Mount. Two children blessed thei
union, one of these survives Mrs
Harris was buried on the afternoon O
April 18th in the MoraYian grave yarl
at Mayodan.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-04-20

Pe-ru-na works tremendously with
nature to eject the trbercles from the
lungs, and works SO successfully that
if there is cure for consumption
Pe-ru-na is the remedy. :.
Read this letter from Mrs. 81. A.
Tyner, of Four Oaks, n. c., about her
daughter, Mrs. L. Keene. She says:
Pe-yx-xa Meail1ne Co., Columbus,O.
DEAR S1Rs:-''My daughter had every
symptom OF consurlption-supp
of rlenses, night sweats and great enc
citation. She was SO low that none Of
our neighbors thought she could live.
In May Mr.. c. Il. Adams, of this place,
who had taken Pc-ru-ns, told me il
anything would help her Pe-ru-aa
would. got a bottle of it and some
rock candy and began giving it to her.
| During the first few days she was SO
weak she could only take a half tea
+, spoonful at Il time, but l gave it to
| her as often as she could bear it. In
| less than week she could walk two
| hundred yards and back without rest
! ing; she kept getting stronger, and in
| twelve months she seemed to be as well
as she ever was in her life. feel, and SO
does every one that knew about her
j sickness, that Pe-ru-na saved her lif::-
/; My daughters name is Mrs. L. Keci.e-"