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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

A study OF tile home market
reveals shortage OF many farm
products. Poultry meat and dairy
products are extremely high: and
many OF the fruits aud vegetable.
for which the soil is we'll adapted,
are imported iuto the city from a
distance. Complaint Ct the de.
linquencies Of our farmers as is
illustrated in ,hese instances is
repeated annually.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior. United States Land
Once, Lewiston. Idaho, October 49, 1899.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in
this Office by Eugene Bartlett. contestant, against
George W Beaver, entry No. $500. made March ,
1890, FOR y s~ H. 4 Sc u, sec 30. 7 10 N, r /
W, b VI, by oonteStee. in which il IS alleged that
SAID George W Beaver has wholly abandoned said
homestead since October. 1895. and has never re
turned 10 the lani since. and has failed Ia cultivate
the same as required by law SAID parties are hereby
notified to appear respond and offer evidence touch
ing said allegation at 10 clock a. m on December
!, 1892 before the Register AMI Receiver at the
United States Land office in Lewiston Idaho
The said cuntestan, having in a proper affidavit.
MED Oct, y. 1872 set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service of this notice
cannot be made, II is hereby ordered and directed
mat such notice be given by due and proper publica-
"oh j. b. WEST, Register.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
Contest Notice.

Deparment of the Interior. United States Land
ohee, Lewiston. Idaho, Sept 18th. 1899.
sufficient contest affiayit having haen ST., 10
this ONCE by Thomas p. Darn contestant. sgaTnS,
simon Jnhnson entry No. 6Ss7, made Dec. ON IsoS
ioi SCUM =, nv H. sec 81 tp - mr. W. B. M nv
SIMON johnson edntesee. in which il is alleged tha,
said SIMON Johnson has never established a resi-
ienoe on said land and has wholly abandoned II ana
mas beeh absent thereupm for more than six months
sst pasi mat ne has Got built house on SAID land
mat Is hsehahle, ami has never done anything an
ssa ANA except to construct partly finished cship
Niheui door OF window. said parties are hereby
houne[ 20 appear nSPoni and offer evidence tonch
lng sala allegation a; % o'clock a. m on Noyemha,
a le't before the register ami receiver al The ,s
states land ONCE in Lewiston. ldahc
he said conies taBt having in a nrona, ass,.,,,.
Tiled Sept a. 1922 SCI forth facts ubb r., ~,
,st que iisenes personal service If this notice an
ho De made II IS hereby ordered and directed IN,
"O"es &c gwen ~ due ami proper publication
CHARLES n, CAREY, Receiver
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

The success OF the Lewiston
Mercantile company in this city is
an effective object lesson. This
company is distributing an i'm
mense amount of merchandise
throughout this district. This
illustrates the natural advantages
of Lewiston as a trade center aud
distributing point. This natural
advantage guarantees our future
importance as a metropolis, Ii a
wholesale house can command the
trade OF SO extensive district, so
cln the retailers compete success.
fully with the merchants of the
interior points. II is no trick of
trade that brings the intelio
m srchants TO Lewiston to buy at
wholesale; it is the saving in
freight rates that brings them
to Lewiston.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

There is probably nothing essen
tally significant in the lesson Of
the November elections, which oc-
Cured yesterday. New York and
Ohio gave majori,ies for the Re
publicans that are assuring from
the standpoint Of national politics.
These States are pivotal in their
importance and the returns afford
healthful endorsement Of the policy
of the administration.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

The city Board Of Health must
have been influenced by the exay.
geTated stories ailoat abou, small.
pox when the order was made to
close the schools. and inhibitinp all
public meetings. Smallpox is no,
epidemic in this city. DR.. John.
son. the health officer, and other
officials, rs we'll as the practicing
physicians, are all positive in their
assertions. There are only six
cases IN tie isolation hospital, aud
these are convaie cent. There are
only four cases in the city which
are guaranteed. aud they too are
convalescent. Tie con,agion is
well under control and there is no
occasion for alarm, as there was no
justification for the action of the
Board of Health Yesterday.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

The war between the English
aud the Beers is entirely regretable.
II cannot be excused by any pro.
Cess Of reasoning on the accepted
lines of justice. Il is a battle for
liberty on the part OF the natives
OF the Trausraal aud Congo Free
State, two independent republics,
The origin OF these governments is
an episode of history that Is
pathetic, aud the present war and
inevitable result will be historical
tragedy. Cape Colony was settled
three centuries ago BY people from
Holland with additions to these
number of German aud Preach.
They lived the life OF pioneers in
their new African home, but the
commerce of England eucroached
upon their seclusion and the love
of liberty drove them across the
river Wool, where they again
fought the natives aud endured the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
Notice to Creditors.

Estate OF Robert Moses, deceased
Notice IS hereby given that letters Of admins,ra-
ton on the estate vt Robert Moses, deceased. were
granted to the undets gned the 10th day of Sep
TENDER, 1899, by the probate cour, of Nez perce
county, Idaho
Al persons having claims against said estate are
required 10 exhibit them 10 me for allowance at the
courthouse IN Lewiston Idaho. within fonr months
barred. -
This Goth day OF September. 1899
}. HOWARD HOWE,
Administrator.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

& y. read between lewiston aad
Ripar5s Caps. Wanzar, taeJ'ghi-
Of way agent. vas in LES is;o1i last
week. He cau,e 20 'ook after ques-
lions of title aud details Of trans
fers OF land fer roadbe,is ard depot
grounds in this tis,rict. He urged
the completion Of the purchase o!
right Of way not only below Lew
is,on but beyond on the Clearwater
and on The reservation BY the Big
CANYON route II also trauspife>
the Northern Pacific Railroad CO.
is buying right Of way on the
south side Of Snake river between
Lewiston and their connection III
the lower country Thus tangible
proofs are at hand that the truce
is a mere formal compliance with
an unaccou atable ordtT Of the con
trolling executive board that z@al.
ously guards the interest OF stock
holders who have conflicting
interests in this local railroad war.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
Hsr0lsm an Humble Plant.

At the recent battle at + and 5
Laagto the FIRE OF the British grew
too hol for the Beers. Eight Beers
suddenly ran forward out OF cover
and coolIy opened fire OH the
Imperial light horse, evidently for
purpose oil drawing The British fire
while their companions changed
their position. Seven of the eight
men were instantly killed This
was as pure heroism as anything
that has been recorded in the
authentic annals Of ancieut or
modern warfare. aud yet it was
not more heroic than the conduct
OF Warren Gnion, the hero OF the
Windsor hotel FIRE in New York
city, whose mother, sister and
helpless brother have just been
presented with house bought for
/ the family with the mouey con-
tributed through the New York
Evening Post Tor their relief.
Guion had been the elevator
operator in the Windsor for many
/ ears. Old patrons of the house
grew 10 know him we'll, and on
1 the day of the fire the stuff of
wbich his young man was made
was put TO great trial, which was
nobly met, for he stayed in his ele.
vator, running it up aud down 20
save the guests, until he himself
was cut of iron escape and burned
10 death
Il is always 50 in these great
! disasters on sea or land; in war or
peace There is always a hero,
and hr is always hero of every
day, common life; some sturdy,
! manly fellow, who never read any
poetic Tributes to heroism, never
made any heroic speeches, prepared
for public occasion, or saw heroic
dramas ON the stage, or fed heroic
literature Of any description. These
heroes OF very-day lie are as uu-
conscious of their heroism as a
man Of real genius is of his ex-
ceptional power. A genuine hero
| does what he mus; he does the
heroic thing at the right time and
place, not because OF vanity, seek
ing pfalse, but spontaneously, be-
cause he cannot do otherwise.
No man is born soldier; he
must be trained to the military art
but every real hero, that is, every
man who is capable OF that kind OF
self sacrifice which freely risks life
tor his fellows, is born, not made.
You might as well expect a ii
soldier TO lead charge on bat
terry as to expect heroism Of A man
who has been educated and trained
to heroism by reading heroic
literature or writing heroic poems,
plays or speeches. Because a
great orator eau rise in eloquent
speech 10 the level of heroes who
tall on the battle field is not the
slightest assurance that the grea,
orator would have borne himself
biavely on the battle field. -
IOregonian,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

The Lewiston public has been
nnduly excited over the rnmors Of
smallpox in our midst. A mild
erupiive contagious disease is
abroad in the land. Lewiston has
been the destination OF all the
transient people of the Northwest
during the past summer and this
disease has ben brought here from
various quarters. but it has not be.
come epidemic here. The afflicted
visitors have been apprehended
and isolated whenever discovered.
and the contagion is and has been
Al all times well under control OF
the city health officers. There is
no present danger of ITS spreading.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

The p. /. & y. road now being
built up the Wciser river TO the
Seven Devils i To- be a part OF the
o R s. y system /! will be
extended down Salmon river aud
Snake TO Lewiston aud across
Camas prairie aud to Missoula
This, in connection with the Clear
water Valley road. will complete a
grand system for North Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
Notice tor Publication.

United States Land Office Lewiston, Idaho. Sen
tember, 1899. -
nonee IS hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions OF the act of Congress of June g. 1878
entitled An AIT for the safe OF timber lands in The
States nt California, Oregon, Nevada and Washing
Ton territory, as extended TO all the Public Land
states by act of August =. 1892, William s. Airot
OF Lapwa, county of Nez Perez State OF Idaho. has
TINS DAY hied IN this Office his sworn statement No
-. Tor the purchase Of the Il on Lot 10 of Section
NO ~. IN township No. IS NJ Range No 3W b. M,
ah1 WIZ oiief proof 10 show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber stone than for sgri-
tuuia purposes, ana to establish his claim Ia said
ANA before the Register ami Receiver of this ofce
aiLewlsion. Idaho, on Monday. the 10Th day of No
venher. 1899 " "
ne names as Witnesses: John Mckenzie George
H'een' James L. Bounds AMI lewis Baker all OF
Lapwal, Nez Perez county, Idaho
ANY ana all persons claiming adversely the aboye-
aestfpea lands are requested TO file their claims in
1899. ' VI ''oNe"oe''
J. B. WEST Register
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
Lewiston Free
Medical and Surgical
Dispensary.

Dr. John w. Van zandt respectfully
'nofihS the public that free medical
ahu surgical dispensary is opened fur
examination and advice to the worthy
P'Nr nee OF charge, from 10 a. m. to 1 |
u. M daily, Sundays excepted, M
tents furnishing their own medicine.
keenmm ndations f.om charitable, ST.
eial ana fraternal bodies accepted.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

The output OF gold in the Trans
wall FOR the month Of August was
over So, ooo. ooo. This item makes
strong English argument for an
nexation.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

The sentiment of patriotism and
the realization # general prosper
ity will be mingled At the Thanks
giving this year.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

Aguina!do and his soldiers meas
ure their patriot IN in brides.
VIII, n they are civilized they will
realize that trne liberty is without
price.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

The Pacific coast business men
are II ing hard to sccnie an APP
poinlmcat on the Interstate Com
mercc Commission from the ex
IRENE West. G neral Chapman
and Mr.. Wheeler OF San Francisco
aave been the favo lie candidates,
bat their campaign has developed
into a personal contest to such a
degree that both are liable to be
dropped. To meet this contin-
gency the name OF W. Lair Hill OF
Portland is now proposed. The
right Of the Pacific coast business
interests to a local representative
on this important commission and
most important to this division OF
the United States has never been
recognized. Ii is to be hoped that
personal contention lur the honor
will no, influence an appointment
IN disregard of this local right II
will be a fortunate solution Of the
puzzle il Mr.. Hill OF The extreme
Northwest should secure tue ap
pointment. His ability Is recog
nized all over the West.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
Official Paper oi Nsz Perez County.

lewiston street light system Is
a suble. ab.,ut which the public
is in the dark
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
We will send 10 your
friends in the east free,
postage prepaid by u.s..

A copy Of Our handsome
illustrated new pamphlet.
1t gives actual experiences
OF Vinelanders in their
own words, with photo
graphic illustrations of
their homes, orchards and
gardens. 1t tells all about
the prosperity, climate and
healthfulness of Lewiston
Valley as compared with
conditions in the regions
east Of the Rocky Noun
tains. Call at Our office
and leave the address Of
your friends and we will
send them copies of the
pamphlet as stated.
Lewiston Water and Power Company.
Concord, Washington, and Lewiston,
Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

Every circumstance points 10 the
early renewal of work on the o. r.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08
Danas 3
An,eric;

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khen it is ea'
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gravel.
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all the way II
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Press.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1899-11-08

Lewiston Water and Power Company.
Concord, Washington, and Lewiston,
Idaho.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-29
FACTS BELLE THE BOAST.
German Officers Say Dewey Was Bull
dOzed-The samoan Question.

BERLIN, April ga dispatch from Kiel
to the Vossische Zeitung says naval off,
GERS there are smiling at the statements
made by Capt Joseph B. Coghlan In the
course of his speech at the Union League
Club banquet in New York. These Off
GERS claim Admiral Won Diederich's answer
to Dewey's threat was simply Clear for
action and quietly steam through the
American lines into the harbor.''
The newspapers here to-day. commenting
on the latest news from Samoa, express
satisfaction with the attitude of Admiral
KautZ, L. s. N, interpreting IL as a sign
the United States government will hence
trouble. The Boersen Courier says the
American admiral's. position may indicate
how differently the Americans and the
English in Samoa interpret instructions re-
ceived simultaneously. 1t is believed here
an understanding has been reached be-
tween the governments of the United States
and Germany not only to their relations
in Samoa, but in regard TO other portions
of the world as well Some Berlin papers
to-day condemn a speech made recently by
the United States consul at Amsterdam,
Mr.. Corey. In which IL said that from
the year 1865 Prince Bismarck had been
constantly scheming TO seize Holland. The
North German Gazette commenting on this
assertion. says the United states seems TO
pick out singular specimens or mankind for
diplomatic posts.
lively satisfaction the loyal attitude OF the
Washington government in admonlshing
Admiral kautZ relative TO his letter Ito his
cousin in the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-29

unconditional surrender. 1t is believed the
Filipino generals simply wish 10 avoid direct
responsibility for the surrender, which is
Inevitable. in asking for time In order tnat
their congress may assume that response
biity. 1t is sale the Filipino congress can
be speedily got together for this purpose,
and thus save the pride of Aguinaldo. The
bravery OF the American troops Is highly
commended. IL was stated at the War De-
partment that Colonel Funston would Sc
cure brigadier generals commission as
reward for his services in the various en-
gagements eliminating in his daring and
heroic efforts 1t Is also stated both Colonel
Funston and the two men who crossed the
river under the fire of the enemy would
secure medals OF honor. High praise Il
given all the volunteers, as II appears they
were at the very place where the fighting
was going
At the foreign embassies the news tina,
the Fflipinos had treated for peace attract
ed much attention. The substance OF the
Otis dispatch was communicated 10 sew
eral OF the foreign Offices abroad. The for
eign representatives expressed satisfaction
at the turn OF affairs. regarding II as most
opportune for the United States. as well as
contamination in which all civilized ne>
tons would share. The British charge daft
flares. Mr.. Tower, was much gratified at
the idea the end Of the fighting was in
sight. At the French embassy. also. the
news was received with expressions OF sat
lsfactlon and. indeed, at all the foreign es-
Establishments there were expressions OF sin
cere good will that the resistance TO Amer
lea in the Philippine. was near its end.
One ambassador said: Your country is to
be congratulated on this result. Ii seems
a great deal7-much more than the mere
cessation of fighting. il will avoid a cam
paign through the six months Of the Phil
ippine wet season. which would be most
trying 10 the Americans. II will convey
an impressive lesson to the FTlipjnos and
one which. n is to he bone6 tbey will not
soon forget. At the same time ii conveys
10 the world at large another evidence of
the pluck and endurance of your soldiers
and the American characteristic Of perse-
verance in the face of difficulties"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-29
DREYFUS CASE PROTEST
NOTE FROM GERMANY To THE
FRENCH GOVERNMENT,
Intimating that the Facts in Regard
10 the Exile and His Alleged Or
Tense May BE Published.

LONDON, April 2s.-Ernest Vizetelly, who
has hitherto shown he is well informed on
the subject treated, has an article in the
Westminster Gazette to-day in which he
says the German government has addressed
an expostulatOry note 10 the French gov
eminent regarding the Dreyfus case. This
note was recently presented to NJ. Delcasse,
the French minister of foreign affairs, by
Count Munster, the German ambassador 20
France and deals with the proceedings be-
fore the Court of Cessation as published
in the Figaro, and which, the note says,
surprised and panied the German govern
ment. The note. according to Nizeteliy. in
timated that in certain eventualities ii
would be impossible for the German govern
ment to refrain from officially publishing
the facts. In justice 10 its own officers,
the note said. 1--WE have repeatedly solicited
permission to speak" The note urged In
forcible terms the desirability in the inter-
ests of both countries of a speedy end OF
the present agitation. The presentation of
this note led NJ. Dupuy, the French foreign
minister, 10 bring pressure to bear on the
Court of Cessation. which. however, decided
to continue the proceedings in its own way
and hold a supplemental inquiry, which is
now virtually ended Mr. Vizetelly learns
Cessation are in favor of and fifteen op-
posed to revision of the Dreyfus case. 1t
Is probable Mr.. Vizetelly adds, that on a
full vote of the judges of the united Court
of Cessation the revisionists will have a
majority of eigh..
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-29
FAIR WEATHER TO-DAY.


For Ohio-F'air on Saturday; showers and
cooler Sunday; fresh southeasterly winds
For Indiana and IIlinois-Fair on Satur-
day: probably thunderstorms Saturday
night; cooler and fair on Sunday. Increas-
ing southerly winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The storm which occupied Lake Superior
Friday morning has dissipated and a sec
ondary disturbance of great energy has de-
veloped over Kansas. Very high tempera-
lures were reported Friday in the South
western States, a maximum of ninety-two
degrees being noted Concordia, Kansas.
in the Northwestern States a marked fall
in temperature occurred a minimum OF
tEirty-two degrees being reported at
Cheyenne Wyo. Thunderstorms have been
followed in the upper Mississippi valley and
the upper lake region by fair weather, and
thunderstorms are reported this evening in
the middle Ohio valley. Scattered rains
have occurred from the northern Rocky
mountain region TO the north Pacific coast
Fair weather is indicated for the Atlantic
coast and Southern States Saturday. In the
States OF the upper Mississippi valley. in
Guiding Iowa Missouri and Illinois, and also
occur Saturday, followed by a decided fall
In Temperature. The winds along the At
lantic coast will be fresh from east to
southeast from Virginia northward. and
fresh from northeast south OF Virginia.
The Mississippi river remains over the
danger line from Vicksburg southwark. but
Is falling slowly. The Missouri al Kansas
City began TO fall to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-29
Cable Notes.

Grave fears are entertained at London
for the safety of the American steamer
Kanawha. Captain Evans. which sal ed from
from Newport News on March g for Ber-
muda.
1t is asserted that the Spanish minister
OF finance Marquis Villaverde. is preparing
a comprehensive scheme TO establish an in
come tax, at a high rate, replacing many
existing taxes on various classes Of reve-
nues.
The Rome correspondent OF the London
Daily Mail says: The Cabinet has decided
built by the Armstrong; for the Chi
nese government. and IL is expected that
the Chamber OF Deputies will also decline
Sir Thomas Upton. the challenger for the
Americas cup has received a green and
gold racing flag for the Shamrock, his
yacht, from three Irish American ladies. In
the letter accompanying the gift they say:
We have the kindlieSt feelings for the
Shamrock, but we want our boat TO win"