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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

A Lewiston pioneer makes the
statement based upon intimate
knowledge of the conditions in this
city for nearly forty years that we
have little to fear form contagion
or epidemics in this valley. The
small pox has been introduced
here on severa! occasions. Only
two deaths from small pox ever
occurred in this valley. This dis
ease has been uniformly mild here
and only contagious in a small de-
gree. The same is true Of diph-
liberia, scarlet fever and the cpl
demic diseases generally. There
is some natural antidote to these
dread diseases i'll the climate of the
Lewiston valley. The small pox
ran a short course this winter. 1t
was very mild in the valley. While
the disease was still prevalent III
the higher tributary districts it
died a natural death in the valley.
With this tendency of contagious
and epimemic diseases to lose their
virulence, a due regard for SANTA
ton should make Lewiston the
healthiest city in the world.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

Either the present plant is made.
quate to meet the demands or some
fault in the construction of the
plant or its management is the
cause for a deficient supply. For
the past three seasons that portion
If the city lying on the Hill has
been short on water during the sea
son when a water supply is prime
necessity. The demand for water
for irrigation has ouigrown the ca
paCity OF the present plant, ana tie
deficiency is growing at an alarm
ing rate. Not only was there a
deficiency last season in water for
iIIigating lawns and gardens, but
in mid summer on the Hill water
could not be had in many instances
for domestic purposes during the
hours of irrigation, and water mo.
tors could not be operated during
that period of the day.
Relief for the Hill can be had if
main were laid direct from the
reservoir, thus avoiding the loss of
pressure which now results from
The long detour the water makes
passing through the lower mains,
almost to the extreme limit OF
Main street, before it passes to the
hill above, And when the pressure
below is removed by the opening
OF hundreds OF garden valves for
irrigation the pressure on the Hill
is reduced TO such degree that lit
tie or no water passes through the
( pipes. A large main laid direct
across the Hill would supply the
pressure and insure full and Tree
supply VIXEN needed.
Last fall the councils attention
was directed TO the need of fire
pressure on the Hill. The citizen:
there pay tax for fire protection
which they can not secure under
the present water system. There
was strong talk of resisting the
payment OF that p ,rtion of the taS
but promise of better things anc
hope Of lulfillment prevented thi.
step Now the demands are ever
more urgent. Thousands of dol
lars have been invested and tn,
work of improvement still goes on
| Still there is no relief and hardly
possibility unless matters ar,
speedily adjusted. Unless it come
the citizens will hardly see the jus
tlce in paying a tax COR benef
which is denied them. Justic,
demands that they be protected il
their property rights.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
Faith Not Fear.

There. is a ring of true patriot
ism in President McKinley's New
York speech, 1t can we'll be re-
peated for the benefit of weak
kneed citizens who fear the buea-
boo of Imperialism, The president
says:
There can be no imperialism.
Those who fear are against it.
Those who have faith in the re-
public have universal adherence
tor 1t, are unanimous in opposition
to it. The only difference is that
that those who do not agree with
us have no confidence in the virtue
or capacity or high purpose or
good faith of this free people as
civilizing agency, while we believe
that the country OF free govern
ment which the American people
have enjoyed has not rendered
them taithless and irresolute, but
has fitted them for the great task
OF lifting up aud assisting to better
conditions those distant peoples
who have through the issues of
battle, become our wards. Let us
fear not. There is no occasion for
faint hearts, no excuse for regrets.
Nations do not grow in strength
and the cause of liberty and law is
not advanced by the doing OF easy
things. The harder the task the
greater will be the result, the ben
eht and honor. To doubt our
power is 10 lose faith in the sound
ness and strength of our popular
institutions, The liberators will
never become the oppressors. A
selfish governing people will never
permit despotism in any govern
ment they foster aud defend"
Faith, rot fear" is the keynote
OF the presidents plea to the Amer
lean citizen. Be lind us is the re-
cord OF more than a hundred years
ct INDUSTRIOUS history. In that
period the republic has met and
solved every difficulty. The
American nation stands today as
the symbol tor liberty, justice and
good government. A great Amer
lcan has said that, There is no
way Of judging the future but by
the past. Now, judging by the
past, what is there in the conduct
OF American affairs to give ground
Tor fear for the future? Those who
have faith believe that the nation
that arose out of the chaos of civil
STRIFE to strike letters from four mil
lions OF slaves will never be an op-
pIeSSor TO weak and inferior peo-
pie. They believe in the genius
ot American. Institutions, and have
no tear that the future has prob
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

The six months truce in railroad
building in no way affects the i'm
provement Of Lewiston. Business
houses aud residence properties are
in course of construction in every
portion of the city. Railroad build
ing might have fastened the
growth of The city's development,
but postponement OF it does no,
shake the deep seated conviction
that here at the confluence Of two
great rivers will spring up city.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
Relief Is Necessary.

There is an acute phase of the
water question which will soon be
brought home 10 the citizens of
Lewiston. The advent Of summer
and the opening of the irrigaiiug
season will place Us face to face
with this problem of defci mt wa
ter supply. For several seasons il
has been evident that the water
system was falling short OF being
able to meet the demands made
upon it by the growth of the city
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
"DO UNTO OTHERS
AS OTHERS WOULD
DO UNTO YOU - -
But Do 1t Fust. "

David Harum
That philosopher, David
Harum, had no doubt neglect
ed an opportunity in his life
time to buy desil able property
and thus take advantage of a
rising market. Some other
man had evidently bought
property and sold it to Mr..
Harum at an advanced price.
If you do not buy Vineland
property soon, you will lose
the chance to possess unim.
proved land and profit by the
advance that is steadily going
on. Vineland does not stand
still for single twenty four
hours. 1t is going ahead at a
rapid rate. Ask any Vine
lander if his property has de-
creased in value since he
bought it. Ask him if he
would take what he paid. See
what has been accomplished
in three years and delay no
longer. Take a free carriage
ride and assure yourself ofwhat
is being done.
.ewiston Water and Power Company.
Idaho, Charleston, Washing
on.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
NOTICE OF TIME APPOINTED FOR
PROVING WILL, ETC.

In the Probate Couri in ant for Nez Peree county,
State OF Idaho In the matter OF the estate of John
Peter GilbertK, deceased
Pursuant 10 an order Of Saia Probate Court made
on the flSt das OF February. 1860 notice IS hereby
given that Monday. the l1th iay Of March 1900 at
10 O'Clock m. OF said day at the Courtroom Of said
eoaTt, at the courthouse in Lewiston county Of NeI
PeTce, has teen appointed the time and place tor
proving the will OF said John Peter Gtheriz de-
ceased. ant fer hearing the application OF Nichea a.
Aiehm and Michel Fuchs. for the issuance to them
of Letters Iesta~lentEry, when ami where any PER-
son interested MAJ HrPest and contest the same
Dated FebruarV u, lgoD
K A LASGFoRn Clerk
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

Notice IS hereby given that the undersigned ha,
taken up two estriys al my place of residence twt
miles southwest OF Leland, in Leland precinct couu
~ OF NeR Perce, State Il Idaho, and described A,
follows, to-wi; One gray geliing about 10 wear,
old, branded W with IN last stem OF the letter ex-
tended ana crossed, resembling The top part of the
letter left Shoulder. one gray eeline about It
wears old, branded g on the left stiille weight OF
the above geiirgs about 800 ms each.
owner can have SANE by calling at ny place prov
ing properly ami payit Chlfges.
1890. Ilo,y No.
BEN WARD witness t. brands
Leland Idaho
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior Land Once a, Lewis
ton. Idaho, Feb. p, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention 10 make tnal
proof in support Of his claim ami that said proof
will be abe before Register and receiver at Lewis
ton, Idaho on April T. 1870, viE Thomas t. King, tot
the nIs nwa sec IS ". % n, range , W. d NJ
He names the following witnesses To prove his CON
tinuous residence uPon and cultivation OF said land
viz, William II, King. solomon lohe William Bart
lett. Henry BrammeT all Of Beeman Idaho.
J. h. WEST, REGISTER
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

Two estray horses was taken up on my place four
miles northwest Of Steele, P. o. Neg Perez county,
Idaho. the 7lh iay OF January, 1900 described as
follows; One soTel bsl-faced horse branded capi-
tai II on right S,ihe. W. ghi about 500
One black horse, white star N forehead and
white SPOT on nose brand unknown weight about
$50. Right owner can get them according to law
ANDREW SETLOw,
Steele, Idaho, NeI petce county.
Jan, L. 1900. a
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

lens which will not be met and
mastered in the same spirit and
with the same honor that has made
up the history of American achieve
ment in the past.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

"Well, how are things looking this
morniug" asked the insurance reporter
Cheerful" answered the optimistic
fire insurance agent. We've given away
nearly 600 more blotters than we did
the corresponding day last year"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
taken W at my place Of residence. three miles west
OF Gaveniish, p. o, Bed Rock precinct. Neg perce
Cu.. Idaho, the following described animal. One bay
mare, bald face, no brand visible about years old
weight about hoo pounds. Owner can have same
by calling al my place proving property ana pay
charges.
Given under my hani this l7th day of Jan, 1900.
80 HARRY NJ. CROCKETT,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
KENTUCK FERRY.

The kentuck ferry is back at it's old
place, at the mouth of Hatwai on Clear
water NJ. l.. GOLDSMITH Co.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

Doctor" asked Mr.. Tytephst, edo
you notice how lean l ann What will
cure me of it ?"
proverbs, nth chapter and 25th
verse, replied the old-fashioned family
physician.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
Cheap Wood at POrter's.

Dry slab wood at Porter's mill, cut in
stove lengths, s. per cord dry cordwood
al -, 50 per cord. l.. A. PORTER.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
j. RANDALL,
Dentist.

Office in building formerly occupied
by Attorney j. w. Reid.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

Oflice Rooms, NoIlmer Building.
Hours Eve, Ear and Throat, II to l.
III. All other cases, to p. III.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10
DENTIST.
DR.. AIOFlITT
StLr6eOR.

DR. {. W. SHAFT.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-10

Lewiston Water and Power Company.
Lewiston, Idaho, Charleston, Washing
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

bits sorted and arranged only experts can ar
range them and the necessary three-hfths OF every
note was found. But the best of all was that, IN
stead Of S275 it was discovered that the old peo-
pics savings amounted to $780, which amount was
finally sent to them, much to their Joy.
LITTLE GAME THAT FAILED
or course the greatest precautiou is necessary
and the afddavits must leave doubt as the
utter and entire destruction OF the missing parts
The notes In OF this kind farmer sent
from Kansas some greenbacks, amounting 70 $50
only half Of each being intact. The rest, he de-
cIared in a strong affidavit, had bsen destroyed
and also stated IN what manner. But consulting
the books 1t was found that one-half the had
already paid another person. who had sent
the other halves of the notes from another part
OF the country Consequently but s2o re-
turned 10 him
Theretpon the cashier who had transacted the
business for the farmer wrote such an indignant
letter saying the Government had impugned
the honesty OF the claimant and that he would
prove him in the right, that the affair put into
the hands OF the Secret Service the proofs Elk
Elbited, and the imprudent farmer fined 1000 for
fnlSe swearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
A LOCAL CHARITY SUFFERS.
CONDITION OF THE POOR IS IN
NEED OF FUNDS.

The Finance Committee OF the Association Tor
Improving the Condition of the Poor Is experiencing
much difficulty this winter In raising sur1clent
money to meet the many demands upon II. Al
though the winter has been considered mild one
the association has received since October nearly
forty-fve hundred applications for aid The need
in over half the families applying has been 5ue TO
sickness and lack OF work. To provide the fuel
food rent and clothing necessary TO help these
families to seIr-dependence has required large
sums In addition its relief work the ASSOCIATION
maintains the Cooper Union Labor Bureau Tor the
benefit OF the unemployed. and Hartley House
where various forms of educational work Tor chlI-
dren young men and women are carried on
The number Of contributions to the association
has been as many as usual, but the average amount
has been much smaller. The Finance Commit se
are inclined TO believe that the association mas
suffered by reason of the extraordinary number OF
demands upon the giving public this winter ana
notably those relating 10 objects foreign 20 TINS
citv The sum necessary TO meet expenditures
incurred and 10 maintain the work for the rest or
the fiscal year is So COO The Finance Committee IS
composed of r Fulton Cutting. George BlaSden,
Andrew Mills. Theodorus B. Woolsey and Robert
Shaw Minturr, treasurer All contributions snoulo
be sent to No los East Twenty-second-st-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
PRINTING EXPOSITION TO BE HELD.

The printing exposition which is 20 be held IN
Nav az the Grand Central Palace by Typographical
Y-rjo, No In aid OF it's various charitable funds.
will be replete with attractive features. not the
least Of which will be complete newspaper plant
In operation and paper making machine which
will explain the mysteries OF the art Every device
and machine used in typography will be running
and completing work The exhibits will be varied
in such a manner to present everything connect
ed with the art preventative The maker OF
machines. writer. the typesetter the electro
typer the binder the publisher the wholesaler the
retaiIer-an will De represented. and the general
public will witness for the nrst time the eNotuIios
OF "a book from the authors hands 70 the reader ?
desk Not only this, but all the departments viii
be In operation both night and day ana practical
demonstra lions OF typeSetting electrotyplng ana
stitching. and a huge bindery, with It's manifold
and intricate machinery will complete the work OF
all these branches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
EDUCATION FOR ADULTS.
WHAT THE PEOPLES INSTITUTE HAS ACCOM-
PrIsHED AND WHAT IT NEEDS.


The Peoples Institute asks the assistance or the
public in securing the funds needed in order TO
carry forward its educational work among the
people II bases its claim support upon the fol-
lowing facts
Il furnishes without cost, 10 the working men
end women Of this city, in the large hall of the
Cooper Union on Sunday evenings from November
10 June lectures on ethics, with music of high
order: or Monday evenings lectures on the history
CT the United States. and Friday evenings a
discussion of the problems of the day under the
direction of the most competent specialists. It has
also recently conducted a series OF addresses on
the history development economical and ethical
results and tendencies OF industrial combinations
The auQ.ences are almost wholly composed OF
wage earners averaging four thousand each week
In A smaller room IN the Cooper Union. seating
70 the institute conducts Tuesday. Wednesday
AMI Saturday evenings supplementary classes In
IY.sto-1- literature ethics and sociology. Ere
guentiv al, the seats occupied, and from nfty
70 serenity listeners stand throughout the TWO
hours.
,. sides its platform work the institute has under
taken 10 ala in the formation OF clubs designed 20
afTord ounortuuftV discussion. study and
social inferco1rso TO those interested in the work
az The Institute These clubs are centres where
men aud women of ali classes ana occupations Chn
meet on the basis Of democratic equality with
character as the controlling qualification FOR ad-
mission - go -, , 1870,
The trustees estimate that $1,000 VIII be required
to carry on the work OF the institute for the
present year; OF this only 5000 has been thus
far contributed - =,
Subscriptions should be MADE payable to "
Eyerit Macy treasurer. No. 30 Broad-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
TO GET JUDICIAL INTERPRETATION OF THE LAW
IN PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia March r7-Suit was brought to-
day by ]. B. Freshman & Co. in the Common
Pleas Court against Penrose A. Mccain, Collector
Of Internal Revenue for the Eastern District Of
Pennsylvania, 10 recover &5i4, paid under protest
by Mr.. freshman q Government tax upon
certain business transactions stock broker.
The case will be transferred the United States
District Court. The object Of the suit is not only
to recover the money but to obtain judicial in
depreciation OF the law relating 10 the revenue
stamp act upon marginal stock transactions.
Under date Of June 16, 1890 Commissioner Wilson
issued letter stating that all stock transactions
whether they be conducted margin other
WISE required a stamp tax OF TWO cents on each
800 par value of stock. Later it deter
mined that only at the time of purchase. but
at the time OF settlement. two cent stamp must
be affixed.
Acting under this ruling. II IS stated that in
December. 1899, Collector Mccain required from all
brokers a statement OF the years business. and
imposed upon them the second taxation, which in
the OF J. b. Freshman & Co amounted to
1914 and which the firm paid under protest Flesh
claimed that in his case there is never
actual transfer OF certificates Of stock. The Gus
toner purchases certain amount. and a certain
time makes settlement With the broker upon the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
CASH FOR BITS OF MONEY
SKILFUL WORK IN THE REDEMPTION
BUREAU OF THE UNITED STATES
TREASURY

washington March II (SpecaD.-Oue of the most
interesting departments In the United States Treas
ury Is that devoted 10 the redemption OF mutilated
currency To it sent all varieties Of bills, in
every conceivable stage OF mutiation. II is seldom
that the cannot decipher the burned crisps
piece together the myriad fragments. The
collection is curious one, changing every day
with Kaleidoscope rapdity.
The burning of a usually brings its de-
sign a sort OF metallic relief upon its surface
and by Of a glass and other implements,
and also full and complete knowledge OF tho in
tr1cate designs-no two denominations being alike
on every note issued. their face value Is learned
with incredible dexJerity. Some arrive in fairly
good condition. some shruuken and water soaked
others scorched black and twisted out of shape
many merely thin. tiny black flakes and in one
case, under consideration the evidence con-
sists of a small handful of black powder which
the affiant 500 accidentally blown into
the fire. Often the mischief has been done by
mice handfuls of the tniest OF pieces attesng the
evil ways the rodent; babies are another source
of trouble, maniacs, victims of drunken frenzy,
ploughshares. sawmilIs-in fact. the strangest and
most unheard Of accidents are occurring all the
time. But in a majority Of the money
mas been burned for common practice among
people who their bankers seems to be the
keeping Of their funds in unused stoves. A cold
day comes the fire is lighted by unsuspecting
person who didn't know 1t was loaded" and the
owner suddenly finds that he had money burn
in spite OF himself.
COSTLY STUPIDITY.
In one instance a man having $1,000 in Govern
ment bonds, besides notes and gold kept them
in a tomato can which he placed in the elbow of
his parlor stove. While he poughiug his
fields, company arrived his wife had a fire kndled
and shortly he made the unpleasant discovery that
his riches had taken wings. Had he the
money just as it came from the stove, wrapped
in cotton, IL might have been saved, but IN
deavOring TO separate il IL became Churned and
ground UP that the department able to identify
An old woman who had accumulated about $500
night her devotiOns, when the candle
in mysterious manner overturned in
the midst Of the money. Now, history does not
relate why 1t was there, or whether she was re-
turning thanks paying bit Of homage to Nam
mon but any rate II destroyed. and she
threw the ashes away and at the instgatiOn of her
friends picked then. out again there only
enough left about 500 to her.
the West. The man had been soldier, and by the
long accumulation of years they had saved little
sum, when one day the wife in going to look at It,
found that the mice had left only pile of
fully sawed fragments. Almost distracted, she
took It to tho bank reporting that the last time
had counted II the sum had been S2T5. mostly
In and twenties. 1t sent here. the tiny
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

justice BlscilofI. OF the Supreme Cont has an
POINTED Victor ". Hungerford receiver IN s1lpple-
le.'t4Ty proceedings for Joseph l. Robertson bond
p D STOCK broker. whose Office was II No 20
- --,'4uWay On the application Of Charles Clark Il
:. zllent creditor. III. Robertson has been known
r. - Siieet circles fer The last eighteen years
conT,e9i st- interested In promoting gold mining
him "a - Dol las been sold out, he says leaving
MS exa,S335 - 1900 in DEBT. When asked in
IN ITS E---st4on y he nnd any capital eTnDo owed
He has : Aglase business he replied. Not a biz"
Tor nens, IAN against Mr. Clarlos son for & go
7>sr Eafoon1Seant. and watch worth go He lives