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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21
What Puerto Rico Raises

Anent the products of Puerto
Rico the ST. Louis Globe Democrat
says !: A report made to the War
Department by Gen. G. w. Davis,
governor Of Puerto Rico, gives
many interesting and timely points
concerning the products Of the
island. Only two states in the
Union are smaller in area, though
quite number have fewer inhab-
itants. About one. eighth of Puerto
Rico, or 100000 acres. is under
cultivation, including I22, 900 acres
devoted to coffee, 81 900 to sugar
cane and 42oo to tobacco. The rest
is taken up with maize. beans, rice
and native fruits. The acreage Is
surprisingly small for an island
that has been settled SO long and
that has a population of nearly
1000, 900. Only a quarter of the
land suited to coffee has been used
for this product, and tobacco also
might be much more extensively
raised. The fruit interest is back.
ward. Oranges, bananas, rine-
apples and lines might be grown
for export, but are cultivated only
for the home demand. Under the
Spanish regime Puerto Rico just
drowsed along from hand to mouth,
and this condition cannot be
changed in day.
In Governor Davis opinion
Puerto Rico must look to sugar,
tobacco and coffee in the immediate
future. The maximum of sugar
exports was I7o,ooo tons in 1879
Last years sugar crop was 90, oot
tons. In 1897 the tobacco raiset
amounted to 6,25S,953 pounds, anc
in the same year the expert of cot
fee was SI,7Io, 997 pounds. Thu
basis for business at best is no
large and the need of the island TO
special consideration is apparent
What it has to sell is limited il
quantity, and favorable trade regu
lations are requisite if that little i.
to return a profit. Governor Davi,
remarks that unless congress af
fords relief "the paralysis of Puerto
Rico must continue, and the pooi
and helpless In increasing number
must be fed by us OF they wi,
starve TO death" The house ha.
already followed the president:
Recommendation to return to Puerto
Rico the s., 900, 600 collected on its
exports to this country, ami the
senate will not long withhold its
approval OF the measure.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21

our people in the development Of the
marvellous resources of that insular re-
giou.-Statesnan.
THE rate will be the highest paid
since 1880, ' is the word that comes from
the Youngstown wage conference. It's
Mckinley prosperity, and every dollar is
worth a dollar all over the world.-Spo-
kane Chronicle.
The Boise Statesman brushes Rev.
Sheldon out of the journalistic field in
about the same fashion that the Gar of
Russia might order a criminal to Siberia.
Says the Statesman: REV: Sheldon has
made a mistake" That reminds us Of
LET there be light" Comical isn'tito-
Caldwell Tribune.
The democracy was originally great
party and played an important part in
the upbuilding of this nation, but since
it has taken to cousortiug with Populists,
silver republicans and other misfit polit
ical organizations it has lost both respect
ability and dignity, and its ultimate fate
is probably foreshadowei in the text:
"a companion Of fools shall be de
stroyed. '-Pocatello Tribune.
The late David B. Hill is to lead the
New York delegation to Kansas City. and
even Croker Is to take orders from the
Democrat of former days. This, the San
Francisco Chronicle says, will be case
of the dead steering the dumb ana that
Hill has apparently mistaken the calam
/ ity cry from Nebraska for the sound o.
the last trump. 1t is cruel thing thus tC
vex a ghost-Pocatello Tribune.
There is no longer any need of a silver
republican party. Those silver republi
cans who desire to continue the organic
alton would present a more dignifiet
spectacle by standing on the democratic
platform. Those who are republican
upon every other issue but the fnancia
issue will return to the republican party
The financial situation IN the unitet
States is satisfactory to vast majorit
of those who, in 1896, believed Their
could be no prosperity in this countr
without 10 to I.-Juliaetta Register.
The man VIM. J. Bryant is shallow
) We think he is sincere, but we know h
is light as paper. He is fluent, but hi
fluency is the vehicle of an agitator NOR
intent on applause than on reform. H
has a pleasing person and an attractiy
voice, but both are the servants of mai
ner essentially that of an actor, and ,
arts out OF use anywhere except n Ii
! stage, and, fortunately disappearing thel
before the light of culture, Of naturalne
and of study He has made more capt.
on fewer resources Of craftsmanship tina
any other capering compound Of hort
ton and histrionism of modern time
3 That he was ever nominated for the pre-
( idency proves a dispensation with reasC
y and with Judgment that ought to be i
credible. Brooklyn Eagle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21
*SSSSSH$SSSSK SSS&HSSSSss
. The POLITICIAN !
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

As campaign time approaches we are
gently reminded of what is in store for |
us all. Anticipating the struggle for SUI
premacy of the two parties, many are
already rehearsing their little songs which |
they hope to be called upon to sing prior
the erstwhile practice of swiping the
thunder" of brother stump orator will
be abolished, for in most cases where 1t
has occurred il has left the proud COM
piler and possessor in state of mind that
is both pitiable and painful to the audi
ence and decidedly vexatious to the loser.
1t is generally conceded among po1iti-
clans, however, that it is both legitimate
and permissible to swipe a good story,
and we would suggest, in order to avoid
a repetition of a story in the same town,
that the central committees compile list
of all jokes to be sprung and assign them
to the several speakers foE nse during the
campaign. Had a plan of this kind been
practiced in former campaigns, then
|
equal show with Willis Sweet. AS it was,
Sweet sprang joke-in which he and
Mcconnell were co-ownefs-at meeting
one evening in Moscow where two places
of meeting were necessary, and so ar
ranged, to accommodate the crowd--one
in the courthouse and the other in the
opera house. The speakers, Sweet and
Mcconnell, were to divide their time,
thunder and stories between the two
places. Sweet, after talking to the court
house crowd, started for the opera house.
On his way he met Nc, who asked him
did you use that story2' to which Sweet
replied in the negative. Nc, sprang it
during his address, but no laughter did it
provoke. To the experienced eye of the
speaker a chestnutty expression was OBJ
served on the facial area of every mem
Der of that crowd. No wonder GOODNESS
has long existed Whereabouts.
-.
The clamor i'll some portions of this
great republic for the establishment by
congress of department of mines sug-
gests the thought that not far off in the
future the masses will be sending up a
wall for department of minds. There
might be legitimate grounds for cry OF
this nature at the present time.
-.
| cannot refrain from smiling as look
over into Idaho county and watch the
, merry war going on over there. Some
, say it is Goode war; others contend diff.
ferently. But between the puifs of smoke
: from the fire that has evidently Wax ed
Blown and hot by constant kindling ]
e am of the opinion that the decisive battle
/, is not yet due.
-.
The Occur d'Alene Press saws the sill
. yer republicans of Kootenai county will
J be found standing solidly for William J.
: Bryan and Fred T, Dubois" A safe
threat when the fact that there is moth.
ing left of the party in the state save
Dubois who apparently is more of a
democrat than anything else--is taken
} into consideration. 1t is an undesirable
r end TO have anyway, and fortunately for
the republican party, this is one case in
which the tail didn't go with the hide.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21

The man with the hoe is all
right. 1t is the man with the ham
mer who keeps knocking things.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21
"DO UNTO OTHERS
AS OTHERS WOULD
DO UNTO YOU Il y
But Do It Fust. "

-'aNlu iarum
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 bad evidently bought
property and sold it to Mr..
Harum at an advanced price.
II 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 a 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.
lewiston Water and Power Company.
Idaho, Charleston, Washing
on
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21
NOTICE OF TIME APPOINTED FOR
PROVING WILL, ETC.

In the Probate Court in an for Ner Perez county
State Of Idaho. In the matter of the OF John
Peter GiheT,z. deceased.
Pursuant 10 an order Of said Probate Court made
on the 2lSt day Of February. 1900 notice is hereby
given that Monday, the ieth iay OF March, 1900 at
10 o'clock A. N. OF said iay al the Courtroom Ut said
co"rt, al the courthouse in Lewiston. county of Nex
Perez. has been appointed as the Tine ana PLACE tor
proving the will OF said John Peter Glberi4 de-
ceased and for hearing the application Of Nicholas
Aiehm and Michel FUCHS, for the ISSUANCE To them
of Letters Testamentary. when AMI where any per-
son interested may appear ana contest The same
DATED February u, l90o.
K. A, LANGEoRp Clerk
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has
taken up two estrays at my place of residence two
miles southwest of Leland in Leland precinct cuun-
ty Of Nez Perce State OF Idaho, ana described as
follows, to-wit One gray geliing about 10 years
old, branded w with the last stem OF the letter ex-
tended and crossed, resembling the top part of the
letter T. on lett shoulder, gray geing about ~
wears old. branded g the left stiflle weight OF
the above ceilings about SO ms each.
Owner can have same by calling al NY place PROV
ing property and paying charges.
Given under my hand this 18th day of January,
1900 Dow WARN
Ben WARD witness to brands,
Leland, Idaho. 80
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
FERRY LICENSE.
To whom /, may concern:

TO whom II may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned j. N
Holt, will apply 10 the Board OF County Commits.
soners of ShoShone county. State Of ldaho at Wal.
lace, the county seat ot said county at the regular
meeting of said board on the 9th day Of April 1900
at the hour of 10 O'Clock a. ~. for license TO erect
maintain and operate public ferry and take tolls
theretrom; said ferry TO be erected and maintained
across the south fork Of the Clearwater river tn,
north landing 10 be made in Section T. on Indian al,
lotmeni 1873 opposite the NJ p. depot at Ototino
Shoshone county, State of Idaho and on south bank
being directly opposite said norih landing, and OF
lot of Section J, II 30 n, r t. on the homestea
OF harry Canteld, Nez Perte county, State of Idaho
Dated this Pa day OF Feb. 1900.
J. N, HOLT Appiicant
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21
Press Comments.

General Wheeler declares that Ameri-
can push and enterprise will make the
Philippines the richest islands in the
world. lie does not take narrow view
OF the problem presented there, seeing
that great opportunity is presented to
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21
ESIRAY NOTICE..

Two estray horses was taken up on my place four
mites northwest OF Steele p o., kez perce county,
Idaho, the 7th daY of January, 1870. described as
follows: One Sore hali-faced horse branded capi-
tai II on right Stlfe. weight about 500.
One black horse. white star N forehead and
white sPO, on nose. brand unknown. weight about
$50. Right owner can get them according TO law.
ANDREW SETlOw.
Steele, Idaho NeI peGce county.
Jan "a 1900 "a
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21
ESTPAY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the underS gned has
taken up at my place of residence three miles west
of CayeniiSh. y, o. Bed Rock precinct. Nez Perce
CO., Idaho, the following described animal: One bay
mare bald face, no brand visible about years old,
weight about 100 pounds. Owner can have same
BY calling al my place, PROVING property ana pay
charges.
Given under my hand this l7th day of JAM, 1900
30 HARRY "A. CROCKETT.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-03-21

Now is a good time to measure
the value Of climate as assets. Lew
iston valley bathed in glorious
sunshine, with wild flowers bloom
ing and trees bursting into bios
som makes sharp contrast when
compared with the snow covered
blizzard stricken east.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09

WASHINGTON APRIL Tin an In
terview with the State Capital represer-
tative here today the commissioners Of
Indian affairs stated In regard to the
memorial Of the Usage Indians making
violent charges against Indian Agent w
]. Pollock. that the matter would be
mediate revoval OF the ageGt. This viii
settled In few days. indicating the Inn
probably be the terminus OF the hardest
fight ever made TO remove an Indian
agent. The sincerity of the delegation
who came here to protest against Pol
locks retention has had much to do IN
convincing the department OF the neces-
sity OF his removal. 1t is generally be-
lieved In Washington that a resident OF
Oklahoma will be appointed to succeed
him In case Of his removal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09
anrInr Term.

The spring term OF the territorial
normal school at Edmond viii open
open April and close June 20. In
addition to the regular normal diplo
ma and preparatory courses there "
be offered, under the regular faculty,
a special course Of twelve weeks for
teachers. This course will inclu ie all
the subjects required for the various
certificates, and In addition. psYchol-
ogy, method in education, vocal music
and drawing. There are no fees and
board may be obtained or rooms rent
ed at most reasonable rates. The
special course has been arranged for
those teachers who have been at work
IN winter schools and who desire ad-
vancement.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09
GENERAL GORDON
And His Lecture 'The Last Days OF the
Confederacy."

And His Lecture "The Last Days OF the
Confederacy."
OF General John b. Gordon, who
lectures here next Wednesday even
ing, the Brooklyn Eagle says:
He told the story of Lees surrender
In mastery and most effective man
ner. He briefly outlined the early
stages Of the war and rested the bur-
den of his narrative on Gettysburg
and Appomattox. His humor was
keen, his pathos affecting Withal
his story was simply told. More than
one incident brought tears to the eyes
Of the audience. All the incidents
cited were illustrative of the spirit of
American manhood which pervaded
the ranks blue and the ranks gray
Grant and Tee were faithfully pictur-
ed. rhe closing scene of the bloody
drama was splendidly presented II
was tale inspiring to the Young and
intensely realistic TO the old
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09

The colored work In BiggIe Berry
Book is an immense aid to berry grow
ers, IL shows the leading ber'
ries trr~ lize, shape and color
They drst carefully painted
by an Experienced artist, and then re-
produced by lithography 1T cost OF
over one thousand dollars. Aside from
the color work there are scores OF re-
productions made directly from photo
graphs of berries, SO that the reader
may have an accurate idea of them
See publishers announcement In sn
other colum. The price Is so cents,
free by mail; address the publishers,
Wilmer Atkinson Co., Philadell hiA.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09

The big clubbing offer of the
Weekly Leader is catching ON
in great shape. The people
know a good thing when they
see it and they are not allowing
the big offer to escape unnotic-
ed.
The Leader, by special ar
rangements with the Times
management enabled US to make
the big offer still better.
Instead of the Weekly Times
we give the twice-a.week Times
with club offer.
The whole thing for only 81.
SOL
This gives the new subscriber
or the subscriber who pays up
arrearages four metropolitan
papers and two farm papers to
say nothidg Of the Atlas and
Dictionary.
One Republican and. three
Democratic papers.
This is open to all Persons
already subscribers can get the
big offer by paying up back
Subscriptions.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09
Gen aordon''s Lecture

Gen. John b. Gordon will lecture
on The Last Days of the confeder'
acy' here April IL.
TO Southern Lyceum Bureau,
Louisville, KY.
Columbus, o., April g., 1925.
take pleasure in bearing my testi.
mony TO the excellence Of General
Gordon's lecture THE Last Days Of
the Contederrcy. When General
Gordon delivered the lecture here for
the G.. A X. twas my pleasure 70 pre-
side. The lecture was intensely inter
osting aud was permeated by highly
natriotic spirit. / have a high regard
fbv General Gordon personally aud he
hah nv most sincere good wishes In
leebnre enterprise. WM. McKINI.EY.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09
First Published in the Daily Leader March
% iQ00

First Published In the Daily Leader March
90 1900.
In the District Court of Logan County Ok
lahoma Territory.
In the matter ofthe claims
against the city of Guth-
rie East Guthrie West
Guthrie and Capitol
Hin, reported 10 the Dis
trict Court by the Claims
Commission arpo inted
pursuant 20 provisions OF
Chapter "A, Article 1,
Statutes OF 1890.
Notice Is hereby given pursuant 10 an or
der OF the District Court OF Logan County
Oklahoma Territory. made on the Twenty
sixth day of March, 1900, that all persons
owning and holding any Of the claims
against the city Of Guthrie. East Guthrie,
West Guthrie and Capitol Hill, reported 20
said court by the Claims Commission here
tOfOrc appointed pursuant TO chapter H. ar
ticle /, statutes OF Oklahoma, 1890, be and
they are hereby required 20 nle their appli-
cation and motion for the allowance Of such
claim in the ONCE OF the clerk OF said court
within fOrty-hve days from and after March
4 TRentY-slxth, 1900, or the same will be dis
missed and further proceedings therein for
ever barred.
such application and motion shall be ac.
cOmpanied by the anidavit OF the claimant
stating that he Is the bona fde owner and
holder Of said claim and with bond or cash
deposit for security Of the costs thereon.
Attests M q. HART,
(sEAL) Clerk OF the District Court
Of Logan County, Oklahoma Territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09
JUSTICE
Melted out to Fiends by Use Of
thenGarrOlte.

PONCE, p. r.. APRIL THE FIVE
men convicted Of murder In October 1898,
Of Prudencio Mendos, at 1-auco, after
criminally assaulting the wife and
daughter OF their victim. who were com-
PEELED to dance about rho corpse, we're
executed today by the garrotte during
the early forenoon In this city at spot
about a mile from the jaiL Business
was suspended and large but orderly
crowds lined the streets and surround
ed the elevated platform upon which the
execution took place. The policing was
perfect A company OF infantry was
held in the vicinity but It's services
were not needed
The doomed men, manacled and at
tended by priests, received visitors dur
ing the last "a hours. They slept but
little and smoked and talked much.
The father OF the Pachuo brothers WIS.,
tied his sons and the sentencing Judges,
who were present, were compelled to
turn eway from the pathetic scene.
The owners OF public coaches having
refused TO use their vehicles, two Wheel
ed carts, each drawn by one horse, were
used to carry the condemned men to the
place OF execution. Each man had
cart TO himself and was accompanied by
a priest The executioners cart led the
procession. The condemned men were
nanacied hand and foot and wore black
caps and robes, which were adjusted up
on them by the chief executioner, who
told the men to be brave, and reminded
them that II was not q personal matter
with him, but simply the carrying out
of the law. Eugenie Rodirgez resisted
the executioners and in the scuffie his
clothing was torn Before he was SUBJ
dued fve officers were required to over
power him. He addressed the crowds on
hts way to the platform, declaring his
innocence and blaspheming and cursing
every one In suite of the efforts of the
priests.
The women along the noute of the pre-
bession walled and wept as the con-
demned men went byl A halt was made
near the platform and the czrts proceed
ed singly to the steps. Some OF the
condemned walked up, but others had TO
be carried to the platform, where they
were seated and bound with their backs
to the posts. AS the executioner tight
ened the screw rapidly the bodies
twitched for two OF three minutes and
then all was over. The last body slip
ped from it's fastenings and fell TO the
floor an hour after the execution.
The bodies remained In position ON the
platform for four hours. Thousands OF
people unmoved, viewed the spectacle
and heard the speeches OF three ot the
condemned men but they refused to hear
the speech OF the executioner, who cool
ly paced the platform. The Pacheo
brothers Kissed each other farewell just
before the execution. The citizens OF
this place censure the American author
tiles for permitting the Spanish mode OF
execution, although they favored the
death peualty being inflicted.
The crowds dispersed I'm an Orderly
manner after the execution and the bus
iness houses were reopened.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09
Don't BE Funny.

1t does not pay. If you have a good
thing tell II right out. Don't use false
means to attract attention. We say
right out" and mean 1t, too, that DrH
caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will cure ev-
cry case Of stomach trouble. It will
stop any pain caused by indigestion; II
knocks sick headache by attacking the
cause of the complaint and aids you TO
digest your food no matter what you
eat Sold by #. B. Lille & Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09

DUBLIN APRIL 1.-THE childrtn's
demonstration which closed Queens
week in Ireland. was probably one OF tae
most gladstone days either the queen or
Dublin has known in years. Certain It Is
that the queen IS making fresh conqueJin
daily, and her majesty's many acts Of
personal self sacrifice have completely
won the hearts OF the people OF ireland.
Today's demonstration had elements OF
Joy whic hthe queen has experienced but
seldom In the recent gloomy months.
There was miles Of cheering children un-
der continuous canopy OF fiuttcring
flags. with a background of thousands OF
holiday making elders who accompanied ,
them
The charming weather teuded to make
the celebration I'm every way delightful,
not only TO the queen, but TO the little
princes who followed in the royal prooes.
sion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-04-09

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