Lewiston evening teller., October 17, 1900, Page 3, Image 3

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Prosperity Paradoxes
One of tlie unfortunate things in the
j s the manner in which some men
u p while others go down under the
conditions existing at some particular
period. As » rule il is the nlan wll °
hanks enthusiastically on the future who
f a Ils, while the man who looks carefully
before he leaps has the better chance of
success, weather and acts of providence
of course barred.
The United States is now going
through the most wonderful period in the
history of any country. A few years ago
selling bonds at high rates of interest to
preserve the credit of the nation. To
day the money lender of the world with
agents from all the European nations
courting the capitalists in Wall street. A
few years ago selling stocks and bonds
in embryo enterprises in the money
market of London Today American
capital building an electric road in the
streets of London. During the last dem
ocratic administration, only a few short
years ago, the friendship of the Russian
government seemed a thing to lie sought
for because of the wealth and power of
that country. Today Russian agents are
floating a loan of $50,000,000 in New
York. A tew short years ago the idle
mill and factory were familiar sights in
every American city. Today few men
are out of employment who are skilled
in a trade.
Yet it is true that there have been
many failures in all lines of occupation
in the last four years as in the proceeding
four. Hut the failures are generally of
men who have banked a trifle enthusias
tically on the possible prosperity and the
causes of failures are the same as the
causes in the average year. The statis
tics given by the great commercial jour
nals show that men failed during the
last democratic administration because
conditions generally were adverse to suc
cess of any kind and only men with cap
ital con Id pull through. The past four
years the greater number of laBurcs have
been because men went into business who
were inexperienced and who went in
with too little capital, judging that con
ditions would be favorable for success in
spite of inexperience. To such men the
past four years have not been years of
prosperity. To the wheat growers mat
ters have not been generally so favorable
as many would have liked, yet there are
some wheat growers who have declared
themselves satisfied. The cry has not
been so much about the low price of
wheat as it has been over the increased
cost of living. The wise man has recog
nized the fact that our standard of living
in America is much higher than in other
countries where wheat is raised in com
petition. It is higher than it was one
generation ago.
Men demand more comforts and feel
lost without many things their fathers
never dreamed of possessing. American
farmers demand more and better tools
than farmers in South Amorica and Rus
sia. The Russian government is now
having a commission at work investigat
ing a habit prevalent in many parts of
Russia which the Russian peasant prac
tices to reduce the cost of living. The
whole family sleeps on top of a great
brick stove all winter. The silent fig
ures lie stretched out motionless and
Ruiet on these stoves and move only oc
casionally to dip a rag in a pot of grease
and suck it. The oldest member of the
family once in a week or so sees that the
embers in the stove have life. Here in
darkness, silence and filth indescribable
the family hibernates until spriug when
they arise and go lorth to raise wheat to
compete with the product of American
farms. Flint the American farmer under
adverse conditions such as these can com
pete successfully and still live in the
greatest state of comfort known to any
farmer in the world speaks well for his
intelligence and industry. That there
haye been failures and losses is not to be
wondered at. It must be borne in mind
that statistics, cold, hard, dry facts, show
that more than ninety per cent of the
'»eu who engage in business fail. Has
there been tliat-percentage in the last four
years among tlie farmers of the U nited
States?
1 he prices of goods have increased be
cause of the totally unexpected growth
°f the business of the nation. \Ve were
not prepared for it. The demand far ex
ceeded the supply. Foreign countries
called for American made goods. In
t'Criuany and Switzerland American
r ''lge builders have taken contracts in
competition with European firms. In
Australia American bridges and Ameri
can railway rolling stock is supplanting
Lnglish made goods. In South Africa
and ill Egypt our bridges have been con
tracted for in competition with E nglish
rtidges, because the Americans could put
up bridges faster and cheaper than Eng
ls h firms. The last four years have been
>e 1rs of which the Americans are proud
and years which have made foreign na
ti°ns stand aghast. The country has
prospered in general. Yet there have
en du e t Q individual lack of judgment
or been cases of individual failure gener.
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* THE LEWISTON
republican
LEAGUE : : CLUB
Meets every Friday
Evening in the City
Hall at 7:30. Busin
ess, speaking, music,
etc., every meeting.
Everybody urged to
come. Ladies espec
ially invited . • . • .
L
ally to the individual being in a business
where the competition was of an unjust
kind.
1 he era of falling prices is at hand. The
rush has nearly passed. The extraordi
nary conditions have nearly disappeared
and normal times are at hand. The sup
ply is nearly proportioned to the demand
now and soon we will be getting the ben
fit of the competition in the liiannfac
turing industries. Then the farmer will
li„ve his day. His competition can not
be more severe than it has been and the
competition among the manufacturers
wi 1 reduce to him the cost of living.
And what of his brother, the laborer in
the factory?
What will we have? A duty on wheat
or grains will do 110 good, for we import
none. Where will the farmer lie bene
fitted by anything the democratic parly
promises? Has any prediction made by
the democrats four years ago been ful
filled? Will it be possible for the demo
cratic parly to keep any promises it
makes now? We must recognize that
politics do little towards a reversal
of natural laws except for a very short
period and then the awakauing is
harsh. Politics is the science of govern
ment. The party which has studied the
science of government successfully in the
United States has been the republican
party, lly wisely governing itself as to
the course of events, the world over, it
has obtained for the United States a per
manent position among the world
powers. Four years ago we were a na
tion. Today we are a power, courted
and feared. A wise acknowledgement of
natural laws aud a real attempt to use our
strength in going with the stream and no
strength wasted in attempting to go
against it have brought us to our present
proud position,
There was a nation once in the world's
history which thought it could do as it
pleased "without the consent of any
other country." That nation is now
sitting in humiliation and the armies of
the allied powers it despised are throng
ing its streets. It failed to follow the
tide of progress but lodged in an eddy
and turned round and round, catching
only its own reflection in til' stream of
life and admiring the sigh*, never lifting
its eyes to see the majestic progress of
more sensible nations past its resting
place among tlie rice fields of indiffer
ence and vain glorious pride. It rested
its hopes 011 tlie grain and silver. Its
vast material resources of other kinds
w'ere neglected. It lias taught » lessou
that one thing cannot be cultivated at
the expense of others. We are not a na
tion of farmers, of merchants, oflaborers,
but we are a nation wherein all men of
all occupations find employment and
enjoy prosperity precisely as nature pro
vides and in proportion as we recognize
natural laws.
JKrnkst McCullough.
WHEAT STORED FREE.
The Lewiston Milling Co., arc prepared
to store 40,000 bushels of wheat for mil
ling purposes without any storage
charges.__
—Wildcnthalcr's, headquarters for all
kinds of Schilling's Best goods.
fm. F. Galbraith, Dentist, three
doors west of postoffice.
BUYING APPLES.
L. A. Porter is now paying cash for all
fancy, well packed apples. Parties hav
ing good fancy stock should see him. 2\v
Chase & Sanborn's celebrated roasted
coffees at Russell's Grocery. Once tried
you will use 110 other. tf
Patrons of the Star saloon will find
their headquarters now in the building
lately occupied by the Reception saloon.
W. L. Boise moved Ins stock into the new
location Monday.
—Wtldenllialer delivers fresh bread
twice a day all over the city. Leave
orders with the delivery man for
groceries.
NOTICE.
The Prescription Drug store is now lo
cated at the place formerly occupied by
tiie Fashion. Captain Schattner, well
known as a competent and thorough
pharmacist, personally compounds all
prescriptions and private recipes, thereby
insuring that thoroughness so essential in
all prescription work.
PEACE DECLARED.
Why devote all your time reading
about the Boer war and the gold fields of
Alaska? There are other matters of vital
importance. You may make a trip east
and will waut to know howto travel. In
order to have the best service use the
W isconsin Central Railway between St.
Paul and Chicago. For rates aud other
information write James A. Clock, Gen
eral Agent, Portfand, Oregon. 47tf
COUNTY AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Lkwiston, Idaho, Oct. 9, 19x3.
To the Honorable Board of County Com
missioners. Geutlemeu—I herewith sub
mit niv quarterly report for the quarter
ending October 6, 1900:
Cash on hand as per last report $11,274 61
Received from the following
sources:
Delinquent taxes for
the year 1893........$ 53 43
do 1894.. 327 17
do 1895.. 178 96
do 1896.. 257 17
do 1897. 133 91
do 1898.. 177 66
do 1899.. 1444 86
Settlement of J. B.
Morris ex-treasurer 184253
Bond forfeiture in F.
M Potter case-...... 700 uo
Fines by R A Lang
ford,probate judge I62 85
Fines by P E Stookey
clerk of court........ 40 00
Fines by J D Me
McConkey, justice
of ihe peace......... 1500
Licenses................. 1950 67
State of Idaho.school
money................. 231210
Fees by J VV Rozeu
sheriff.................. I4 8 35
l'ees by P E Stookey
clerk of court, etc 804 95
Fees by R A Lang
ford, probate judge 26175
Institute fees by Co.
school supt........... io 00
Sale of school books
by various districts 2785 10,84921
22,123 82
DISBURSKMKNTS.
Paid warrants on the
current ex pe n se
fu »'l................... 3475 27
" warrant redemp
tion fund.............. 228697
" Count road fund. 11040
" Dist road fund... 111258
" School fund........ 3117 17
" Gen'ral road fund 22273
" City of Lewiston
license apportion
ment.................... 684 66
" State of Idaho,
state appor t i o n -
ment ................... 105600 12,06578
Balance on hand...... 10,058 04
Apportioned in the following funds:
Current expense fund 97 40
Institute fund........; 6075
General road fund.,.' 17086
Redemption fund..... 3388 72
State of Idaho......... 9 60
School fund............ 6529 24
District road fund..... 666 29
County road fund.... 18 21
10,941 07
overdrawn:
Warrant redemption
fund................... 411 01
Bond tax sin king
fund.................... 307 35
Bridge fund............ 16367 88303
Balance on hand...... 10,05804
Respectully submitted.
11 5t P. E. Stookky, County Auditor.
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 12. By Ileg
sted.
A joint resolution to submit to the elec
tors of the State of Idaho for rejection or
approval, an amendment to section 11 of
article nine of the constitution of the
State of Idaho, relating to investing of
school fund.
Be it resolved by the legislature of the
State of Idaho:
Section 1. That section eleven of arti
cle nine of the constitution of the State
of Idaho, be amended to read as follows:
Section 11. The permanent educational
funds other than funds arising from the
disposition of University lauds belong
ing to the state, shall lie loaned on first
mortgage on improved farm lands within
the state; state, United States, or school
district bonds, or state wan ants, under
such regulations as the legislature may
provide.
Proyided, That no loan shall lie made
of any amount of money exceeding one
third of the market value of the lands at
the time of the loan, exclusive of build
ings.
Section 2. The question to be submit
ted to the electors of the state, at the
next general election shall be in form as
follows, to-wit.
"Shall section 11 of article nine of the
constitution of the State of Idaho lie
amended to enlarge the powers of the
state hoard of land commissioners, in
loaning school money."
Passed the senate March ist. 1899.
Passed the house March 3rd, 1899.
State of Idaho I
Department of State, j
I, M. Patrie, secretary of state of the
State of Idaho, do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a full, true and correct copy
ofa joint resolution adopted by the legisla
ture of the Stale of Idaho at the fifth
session, submitting a certain amendment
to the constitution to the electors of the
state, as shown by the original enrolled
ioint resolution on file in this depart
ment.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused to be af
fixed the great seal of the state.
Doue at Boise, the capital, this
Fifteenth day of September, in
[ Seal] the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred, and of the Inde
pendence of the United States of
America, the one hundred and
twenty-fifth.
11-6 M. Patrie, Secretary of State.
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L. 6. NEAL.
UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER
And dealer in furniture, picture frames
and moulding, White,Wheeler & Wilson,
and New Home sewing machines. Ma
chines to rent. Telephones: Store, 962;
residence, 875.
Nothing like it!
That ia whai everybody
say a about the
WEISGERBER
BEER
Strictly a first class article
and aliHolutely pure. Can
be bad iu keg or bottle
The California Brewery.
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Dray and Express
W. E- MATHEWS, Proprietor.
All orders promptly at
tended to.
Call or leave orders at
Thatcher & Kling, Tel. Ill
E. TEXIER,
THE PIONEEk GROCER.
A full line of select
family Groceries.
Fruits and vegetables
in season. Good value
for your money.
Prompt delivery.
Mala Stret, between 2nd and 3rd.
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AA A. A. A.A AljA.
L. Le STRONG»
Undertaker,.
1 EmbalmerJ
Rooms in new Eichenbcrger block.
] Stenography
i Typewriting.
{ All Work Done Promptly.
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1 Adrian R. Sweet,
j Bin nard Block.
GREAT
NORTHERN
RAILWAY
NONE BETTER
SOLID VESTIBULED TRAINS
PALACE DINING, SLEEPING
AND OBSERVATION CARS.
MEALS-A LA CARTE
TOURIST CARS OF THE
LATEST DESIGNS
Close connection Last and West U »un J at
Spokane with trains of the O N A N. Cum
pany.
Direct connection at St. Haul, without
change of depot, with all trains for Chicago.
New York, Huston. Philadelphia, Omaha and
all points West ani South.
Leaves Spokane daily for Least at 10 IS a.m.
Leaves Spokane paiiy for West at 7.4S p, m
West-bound trains make direct connection
for Seattle. Tacoma. Portland^ San Francisco
and all points on the Sound.
East-bound trains, during the season of
navigation, connect at Duluth with tlie mag
nificent steamships Northwest and North
land of the Northern steamship Company
operated in connection with the Great North
ern Nailway.
For further information, maps, folders, etc., apply
to any agent of the OKA Company, or tu
F. I. Whitney, h. a. Jackson,
Gan'l Pass. A Tkt. Agt. Commercial Agent.
St. Paul, Minn. Spokane, Wash
H. T MAOCWICK,
LKWISTON, IDAHO
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Jeweler
Watch
alter
REPAIRIMO
A SPECIALTY
Street. Poitofflc
Main
Block
WeinharcUDepot
Main at., opp. Damas building.
(3HA8. PARKER, Proprietär.
©Id Hermitage,
and other fine Castle
Whiskies, Imported
Wines, Brandy,
Uin and al! varieties
of leading case goods
together with ....
La Flora de Alfonso,
and Fiesta de Oro Ci
gars, and.......
W E I N H A R D'S
BEER,
Comprehend a first-class stuck of Wines. Liquors
and cigar* which 1 offer lu the Lewiston public.
CHAS PAHKktt
FRUIT
BOXES
OF ALL KINDS
MANUFACTURED
BY THE
I:
Winchester j
Lumber
Co....
• jj
WINCHESTER
LUMBER CO.,
Winchester, jj
Idaho.
Range Meat Mai ket.
DILL BROTHERS, Prop's.
. Dealers in all kinds of Fresh and Cured Meats.
Sausages and Fancy Meats a specialty. We would
be pleased to receive a portion of your patronage
East Main Street. Lewiston, In*
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Donzac & Co.
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
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Mallory & Lydon Livery Stable.
(Martin Cullin'» Old Stand)
Lewiston, Idaho.
LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLE.
New Rigs, New Stock, Everything up tc date. Calls will
receive prompt attention. 'Phone No. 17.
City Meat Market • TEL - 117
FISCHER-THOMPSON COMPANY, Props.
Dealers. in . All. Kinds. of. Meats.
POULTRY AND GAME IN SEASON.
Highest price paid for live stock. Courteous t real nient
Prompt delivery. Wildenthaler building, Lewiston, Idaho.
HOTEL
DE FRANCE.
W. H. Davidson
proprietors.
Completed remodelled. Every
thing firstclass.
Rates, $1 to $2 per Day
P. W. Kettenbach,
Fire tan»
Hid Loans.
Lewiston, Idaho.
© R&N
EAST.
To the
Gives the choice of'»
Two Transcontinental
ROUTES
Great
North'n Ky
VIA
SPOKANE
MINNEAP
OLIS
ST. PAUL
AND
CHICAGO
Oregon
Short Line
VIA
SALT LAKE
DENVER
OMAHA
AND
KANSAS
CITY
Ocean Steamers leave Portland every
Five Day's for
SAN F RAN CISCO.
Steamers leave Lewiston daily at »
a. m., connecting st Ripu'ia with
trains for cast und west. Returning,
leave Hipnrin at 5 n. in. Steamer leaves
Lewi-Inn every Sunday, 5:80 p. in. for
Wild Goose Hnphls (»tage of water per
mitting). For further information ap
ply to . G. W. MOUNT,
or Gen 'I Agent,
W. H. HURLBURT, Lewiston
Aaa't Geu'l Passenger Agent
Portland, Oregon