Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-08-09

der the regulations provided by the or
dinances in the future.
WASHTUCNA.-Su from a
broken limb and bruised body, Ed
ward Olson, foreman of a concrete
crew on the Portland and Seattle rail-
road construction laid all night on the
prairie while band of coyotes howl
ed within a few feet of him awaiting
his death, and all but attacked him
| alive. The unfortunate man had been
| thrown from horse and dragged I'M
til nearly dead. He was found by
friends in the morning and is now in
the companys hospital
WALLA WALLA.-Fuel has taken a
rise in price during the past few days,
and consumers are now compelled to
pay SO per cord for wood and $40 per
ton for coal.
NORTH YAKIMA.-Two brothers
named Beddoe have appealed to the
authorities for protection from a man
known as "Squaw'' Miller and a wom-
an supposed to be his wife, but who
goes by the name of Jane Conney. The
Buddoes claim their lives have been
threatened and want protection.
NORTH YAKIMA.-The board of
education has decided to postpone the
opening of the schools until Septem-
Der because of a delay in completing
the new school buildings.
MABTON-Farmers estimate the
production of wheat in this section to
be 100000 bushels this year. which is
four times as much as is generally
marketed here. The increase is due
to heavier yields and greater acre
age in cultivation.
NORTH YAKIMA.-Arrangem
have been commenced for the celebra-
ton of Labor day. Committees have
been appointed and all tradesmen are
expected to participate in a parade
now being planned.
TEKEO.-Ten acres of growing
grain were burned last night as a re-
suit of prairie fire which threatened
to do much damage in this communi-
ty. The fire was started by passing
train on the O. r. & N. line.
COLFAX,-After considerable delay
and two mass meetings the city coun-
ell has passed an ordinance providing
for 10-year franchise to be granted
to the Pacific States Telephone and
Telegraph company. The telephone
company will be required to pay $50
a year.
OpESSA.-Nearly 1900, 900 bushels
of wheat viii be shipped from this sta
ton this season. being an increase of
approximately rs per cent over former
years. The farmers estimate the wheat
to average % bushels an acre on stub
BILE land, while the average will be
from 35 to 40 bushels per acre on sum-
mer fallow lands.
REARDON.-The town council has
passed a resolution ordering saloons
to close at midnight Saturday night |
and remain closed until o'clock Mon
day morning.
WALLACE.-Walter Norton, an in
structor of shorthand, has been ar
rested upon charges of obtaining mon- |
ey under false pretenses, the complaint
having been filed by Rev. Charles Nc
Caughey. The minister claims he
asked to have his money refunded
after he discovered the teachings of
Norton not to be practical.
WALLACE.-The forest reserve
rangers are keeping close watch of con-
ditions in the mountains with a view
of protecting the forests against fires
that might break out at this season of
the year.
WALLA wALLA.-The Northern
Pacific officials have denied new train
for this city to be operated from here
to Pasco. A sleeper service from Wal
la Walla has been granted and the off,
Gals have promised that as soon as
the north bank road is completed into
Portland that things will be different
The district council of the Electrical
Workers, composed Of unions in Min
nesota, wisconsin. North Dakota and
South Dakota, has just concluded its
annual meeting at Oshkosh. wis.
Deafness Cannot Be Cured
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portions of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf