Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-05-10

fall wheat on Webb ridge and in that
neighborhood on the reservation. 1t is
reported to be grand prospect for great
crop.
Miss Jennie Harrington, county school
superintendent, is making her official
visits to the schools of the Potlatch
region. She will visit the reservation
before she returns
J. II. Bethel was in the city Sunday
being called in from his Snake river
work. He met the officials of his road
who were conspicuous visitors in Lewis
ton during Sunday.
Mrs. r. d. Mcconnell Of Moscow
visited Lewiston OH business yesterday.
Miss Mcconnell accompanied her mother
and visited with friends tor day. They
returned home this morning.
Wesley Steele the Aasotin -four mill
man purchased span of Shetland ponies
last week for his children. He paid
~ 10 W. PchiNo Ndlb hdf uCNS. liz
Shetlands are little beauties.
The reservation farmers rejoice over
the fact that their fall wheat was not
injured by the freeze, and that it grew
under the snow till il is far in advance of
the fall wheat i'll the Lewiston valley.
Il. T. kearuy the fret oua,,s IL, 7 ax.,;e
ton of the Northern Pacific, died recently
of consumption in the east. 1t will be
remembered that Mr.. Kearny resigned
his position here on account of i'll health.
]. Nj. Johnson, who was travelling on
the bank of Upper Clearwater river last
Saturday reports that he saw dead man
floating OH the stream. He was power
less to ether rescue or identify the BODY.
Call at Whites, next to postoffice,
for choice Fruits. Cherries and Straw
berries received daily from California
Bananas. Lemons, Oranges, Figs and
Dates. Sale agent for celebrated Velvet
Candy.
G. A. Frost, whose interesting letter
about the Robinson mine appears in this
issue, is well known and reliable
pioneer of this city. His account and
his offer to locate the lost mine should
interest prospectors at this time.
I1fnrntufipt, &c xxyoptaI nI1< 4, ~
Of Charles F.. Robins, who died in Lewis
ton last month, by Dell Butterworth, adj
ministrator of Robins estate. Robins
owned an one-eigth interest in the Big
Buffalo groupe of mines which is sold 70,
$500 900.
The G.. A. r. committee, which is soil
citing subscriptions for fund to enter
tain the visiting delegates to the distric,
convention to be held in this city, ha.
been visiting the business houses and
prominent citizens this week They have
met with commendable success.
The Oliver party which has been in
the employ Of the o. R. & N. for many
months, in all quarters of the Clearwater
during the various divisions Of the time
dispersed Saturday and the chief of the
party went TO Portland on Monday
The last work done by this party was t.
locate n depot site in Vineland and
bridge site across the Snake river t.
north Lewiston.
The rivers have been rising rapidly fo
five days. The stage of water is nov
twelve feet below high water mark. Tn,
advance has been one foot daily for fiv,
days This is a rapid rise for our bi,
rivers, A rise of two feet is the creates
reported at this point in five years. Thi
fact is remarkable when compared will
the rivers of other sections. There cal
be but little danger from floods in sucl
digni6ed rivers.
+ DIR. +. ]. Browns gentle buggy team
which was securely tied to tree, 90
scared at paper rolling on the road
broke loose and ran away yesterday
With vehicle and without driver tn,
horses dashed through the streets til
they came in contact with big dra,
team that belonged to Matthews & Drew
The buggy tongue struck one of the hi,
horses and by the momentum of tn
buggy was driven into the horse so IA
that it killed him almost instantly.
James Whalen who was charged will
assault on Saturday appeared for hear
ing Monday but again the prosecutin,
witness did not put in an appearance an,
the original charge was dismissed
Whalen was again arrested for disorder,
conduct on complaint from officia
sources to which charge he pleade,
guilty. Justice Sweet fined him $2t
and costs. The fine was promptly pait
and an ugly breach of the peace wa
compensated to the satisfaction of al
parties.
A coaching party was a feature of Ell
tertainment this week. Felix Wares
brought out a big Concord coach with ST
black horses and took jolly party t
Lapwai for an outing. The ride over tn