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, 1883-09-22

The large safe in the Land Office,
weighing 4,2OO pounds, was loaded
into rather weak wagon on Thurs
day forenoon, and started on its way
to Spokane. Quite a crowd gathered
around the Land Office while the
work of loading was going on, and
speculatiOns were rife as to whether
the safe would arrive all right
in Spokane Falls 1t was load
ed into the wagon in an upright pO-
sitiOn, and after the team had started
any little unevenness in the road
would sway it too and fro in a very
unsteady and ticklish manner. The
team and wagon had not gone over
200 yards before the axle tree was
sprung and the teamster had to lay
over for repairs until the following
morning. 1t is a safe bet that the
safe will not arrive in Spokane
Falls without a tip-over or another
break dOwn.-COydr Vidette.
Well, neighbor, although it may
have been an unsafe undertaking the
safe reached the Falls in safety, and
1t is safe to say that the man who
put up dust on the safeness Of that
vehicle is ahead on that safe.
, 1883-09-22

parties living in Walla walla. The ami
NAL is a thoroughbred, being OF the cele-
brated Morgan stock, and is not only
fine looking horse, But has a creditable
record as a traveller Mr.. Glover secured
the flyer for his own private use and when
the animal waltzes down the street, John
is envied by all observers.
It seems to be matter for great deal
Of facetiousness among some Of our eX-
changes that the Willard party failed to
arrive at Spokane Falls on time, Sunday.
1t was pretty tough joke, it is true, but
il any one proposes to say that it never
was the intention Of the excursionists to
stop here then the man who constructed
the travelling programme for the party is
a blasted misreprosenter, to draw II mild.
A party consisting Of Messrs. Linniger,
Paulson, Dinen, Donnelly, Miller, McNab,
White and Teams, started for the CRur
d'Alene mines Thursday morning. The
boys were well prepared for prospecting
and propose to see what there is in the
diggings. They travel on horseback,
with pack animals. The cavalcade filed
out Of the city in high spirits and cloud
OF dust, and we hope they may return
with plenty Of the other kind Of dust.
The western bound passenger train
struck boulder that had rolled down
from the side hill near the bridge across
Hangman creek, Thursday morning,
throwing the forward trucks Of the engine
of the tack. Fortunately the engine slid
of toward the hill. II it had gone over on
the other side it would have rolled down
the hill, which is very steep at that point,
and probably another frightful accident
would have been added to the long list Of
such occurTances that blot the history Of
railroading. The engines attached to the
pay car, that was on the side track at this
place, ran down and pulled the disabled
locomotive on the track.
, 1883-09-22
Express.

Steve J. Whitman, local agent for
the old and well tried Wells, Fargo
4 Co.'S express, is prepared to receive
all kinds Of goods for shipment at
his office, in the rear of the new
First National Bank. The company
that he represents has won a reputa-
tion on this coast for its prompt and
safe delivery Of freight, packages
and letters in past years, and is re-
cognized as being as reliable as the
United States mails. The business
Of this express line has grown to
wonderful proportions, and is one Of
the best now in existence. The COM
pany is now running messengers
through on the Northern Pacific
road. Formerly these messengers
ran from Portland to DAYTON, but
they now extend their trips to Mis-
soula. The young men now on the
line are Messrs. ChilcOtt, Cation and
Weisenberger, and their large ex-
perience aptly fits them for the
duties they perform. Those who
have any shipments to make should
leave their orders with Mr.. Whit
man, who will call for packages when
necessary.
, 1883-09-22
Injured.

A. NJ. Cannon now nurses a pain
full injury that he received Wednes-
day. It seems that a desire possessed
him to examine one Of the hind feet
Of his trotting horse while at the saw
mill on the day above mentioned,
and not previously informing the
animal Of his intention proceeded to
grasp the limb. The horse suddenly
resented the familiarity by reaching
out with his hoof and kicking Mr..
Cannon on the left knee, ,fractdring
the knee pan. The injury was ex-
ceedingly painful and will cripple the
gentleman for several weeks to come.
1t does not send the plucky pioneer
to bed, however, as he has since been
down to the city, but his arms are
garnished with crutches that he is
compelled to use to aid him in his
movements. We trust that the gen.
tleman will speedily recover his
usual strength and viRor,
, 1883-09-22

NJ c. OCOnnor, who Is better
known as "Red-Handed Nike" and
formerly in business in this city,
took hand in a scrimmage at Heron
Siding last Friday, in which he came
out ahead. Writing to us OF the diff
ticulty, Mike says: "At o'clock on
the afternoon of the 18th, man
named A. w. Field came into my
place of business growing about
some trouble he had had with an
other party. He was very noisy and
| politely ordered him out of my
place. This greatly incensed the
fellow and he dared me out on the
street. Iaccepted the challenge and
we commenced shooting at once.
Unluckily had but two loads in my
pistol and when they were dis
charged l threw the gun away and
grasped my national weapon, club,
and getting at him just as bullet
grazed my head, gave him such a
severe basting that his life was en-
dangered." OCOnnOr goes on to say
that the chances are that Fields
brother, who is also bad man, may
visit the town and make it hot ;or
him. but as he has a paying barber
shop and property in the place pro-
poses to stay right with it. The
business men conversant with the
case say that Mike was justified in
whacking his opponent.
, 1883-09-22

n. W. Garretson, Of Portland, accom-
panied by his wife, Is among US for a few
days, stopping at the California House,
and expresses himself delighted with the
progress and prospects Of our 'Cascades''
City. Mr.. Garretson is General Agent,
for Oregon and Washington, Of the reli-
able OLD NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY. This institution
gives life insurance at the minimum cost
and endowment policies that are good in
vestments. 1t has already paid to the peo-
pie Of Washington territory, over FIFTY
THOUSAND dollars thirty thousand Of 1t
for matured endowment policies, during
the last four years. Many hundreds Of
the leading business and professional men
Of the State and territory carry policies in
this excellent company, the payment Of
which, is secured by over twenty millions
Of well invested assets.
, 1883-09-22

The parties who recently purchased
the abandoned governmenttelegraph
line between this point and Colfax
have repaired the line, and have
extended 1t to take in the lesser
places between the two cities. 1t is
now called the "Overland Tele-
graph" and gives direct communI-
cation between Spokane Falls, Span
gle, Colfax, POmeroy and all points
in eastern Washington Territory.
Messages are transmitted at low
figures, and the new line il bound to
grow in public favor. J. F. McElroy,
the genial station agent at this place,
has been appointed manager, and
messages will be forwarded from the
depot.
, 1883-09-22

Those interested in the formation
of Post Of the Grand Army of the
Republic in this city are steadily
working up the project. An applica-
tion for a charter has been made, and
we can look for a permanent organi-
zatiOn in few weeks. Those who
have served in the army desirous Of
joining this Post should hand in their
names to the secretary, l. S. Kauf-
man. The following is list of those
who have signed the roster: c. G..
Bradshaw, 7th Ills. Inf; l. S. Kauf-
man, 115th Ills. Inf; J. w. Shull,
l15th Ills. Inf; Paul Pferdner, Nth
N. II. Inf; S. J. Campbell, U. S.
steamship Memphis; Chas. Sweeny,
Sd N. ]. Cav; r. w. Forrest, 10th
Penn. Inf; j. S. Brown, 7th Maine
Inf; VIM. Griffin, Goth Ohio Inf.
Benz. b. Potts, list Ind. Inf; Ira w.
Bowen, SIND Wis. Inf; Hiram Post,
lst Ills. Cav; John ]. Stage, 1st
Mich. Inf; VIM. A. joy, lst MINI.
Inf; J. S. Candy and Geo. w.
Hughes
, 1883-09-22
New Charter.

Col. C. G. Bradshaw has been hard
at work on II new Charter for this
city for fortnight, which will be
presented to the territorial legisla-
ture, which cOnvenes next month.
The principal men Of the city have
long felt the necessity Of the adOp-
tiOn Of a charter that would fill the
requirements Of our rapidly growing
city, and have taken advantage Of
this first opportunity to attain the
desired end. The charter under
which the place has been working is
considered defective and inadequate
for the present conditions OF the
place. Knowing that Col. Bradshaw
has had vast amount Of experience
in matters Of this kind he was en-
plOyed TO take the charter In hand
and draw up document that would
meet the exigencies of the case.
The instrument is almost completed
and its sections embraces about ev-
erything that at all has reference to
the government Of city. The char
ter will be submitted to the Council
for consideration in few days.
, 1883-09-22
Lecture.

We regret to say that only very
small audience assembled at the
Baptist church Tuesday evening to
listen to the lecture Of Rev. G. j.
Burchett, Of East Portland. The
gentleman's subject was "Vehicles
Of Thought" and the lecture was de-
livered in a pleasant and entertain
ing style, and was enjoyed by the
few who were present The lecture
showed careful labor and study, and
aimed to lift the human family to a
higher plane of thought and express
sion in this life. The effort deserved
better success than was met with
here,
, 1883-09-22
c. A. ABsoLoM LN.vAN vRANKEN.
c. A. AbSOIOm & Co.
Real Estate and Land
AGENTS.
Ter Sale
IMPROVE and unlmproved farms.
business and residence property in the
ID best parts Of the city.
7 OANS and Investments.
WILL locate parties, make pre-ompfion,
w homestead and timber claim, filings
and hnal proofs.
CPECIAL attention given to Rll business be-
- fore the L. :. Land Office.
COLLECTIONS made and taxes paid for
- non-Tesidents.
CoRREsPoNDENCE Solicited.
UEEICE--- 2iiSF RSD RIyEnsiSE E ith AvESgE. SSE.'
SPOKANE PALLs, W.T..
SUMMONS.
TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON,
COugTV pE GpOEANR ~.

TERRIToRY OF WAsnINGToS, (u
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE TER
ritory OF Washington, and for the First Jn-
dicial District thereof, holding terms at
Cheney, spokane county, in said Territory.
JAMES d. NELSON, Plaintiff.
SUSAN LIZZIE NELSON, Defendant
The United States Of America to Susnn
Lizzie Nelson, defendant: You are hereby
required 10 appear In an action brought
against you by James ID. Nelson, plaintiff, in
the District Court Of the Territory ol WASH
ingtont and for the First judicial District
thereof, holding terms at Cheney, Spokane
county. In said Territory, TO answer the com
plaint of plainiin filed I'm spokane county,
summons, exclusive Of the day Of service, II
served In said county; N not served in said
county, but In said district, in thirty days; II
served In any other Judicial district In the
territory, in forty days; n served by publica-
tlOn, within sixty days after the date OF the
first publication Of this summons, or the SAM
plaintiff will take Judgment agRlns you by
default, according to the prayer Of the COM
plaint
Is to dissolve the bonds Of matrimony bg-
that defendant has RbandCmcd plaintiff for
more than one year last past.
Witness the Hon. s. G. Wingnrd, Associate
Justice Of tho supreme Court Of Washington
Territory, and Judge Of said Court, and the
Seal thereof 'uinNeds this 7th day Of August
A. ID. 1888 A. REEVES AYRES, Clerk
lseaLl BY j. 8. LOCKHART, Deputy
ANDREWS & JONES, PLAINTIFFS Attorneys.
First publication dated August II, 1854
, 1883-09-22

Bishop ]. A. Paddock will preach
in the Episcopal church of this city
tomorrow morning and evening at
the usual hours.
There will be services at the Con-
gregational church tomorrow, by
the pastor at II A. NJ. and 1880 P. NJ.
Morning suhiect--"Christ at the
Door" Evening-"The results Of
Thoughtfulness." I'OW are cordially
invited TO attond.
, 1883-09-22
New Hotel.

Among other additions to this
growing city in contemplation is
that Of new hotel that is to be built
by Messrs. Jackson & Sayres, parties
who recently arrived in this city.
Workmen are already breaking
ground for this structure, which is to
be situated just west Of the Sprague
House, fronting on the railroad.
The main building is to be 25x6O,
with a wing, two stories in height.
1t is the intention Of the proprietors
TO crowd the work and complete the
edifice before cold weather, provid-
ing the weather does not set in too
carly,
, 1883-09-22

have on hand a car load Of the best
Shell Lime, which sell by the barrel, or
in quantities to suit. r. W. SKULL,
At l. s. Kaufman's Real Estate Office.
, 1883-09-22

President. Cashier.
, 1883-09-22

LUMBER.-For bargains in lumber, call
at the Cash Lumber Yard at the depot.
+. l.. STONE.
, 1883-09-22

The purest wines and liquors manuiac-
tured can always be found at J. n.
SqHier's.
, 1883-09-22

Traut & Chamberlain, late Of BOdie,
CAL, will open an exclusive boot and shoe
store, and manufacture the same line of
goods, in the new building on the corner
u Main and Howard, being built by the
First National Bank, on or about the lst
Of October. They will carry a large
, 1883-09-22

Cpeclal inducements offered to Merchants,
= Mechanics, Farmers, and all classes OF
Commercial Men.
, 1883-09-22

GBFor Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Ammu-
milton, Fishing Tackle and all kinds Of
5portsmen's Goods go to Harry Hay
Wards.~62
, 1883-09-22

VNhIs Bank will buy and sell Exchange, Coun-
ty Warrants, make Collections, Loan
Money, and transact u General Banking
Business.
, 1883-09-22
THE
first NATIONAL BANK
OF
Spokane Falls, w. T.
Correspondents :

correspondents
First National Bank ........... Portland, Oregon
First National Bank. Wnlla Wnlla, W. I
Anglo Californian Bank I'd San Francisco
Metropolitan National Bank.........N New York
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Terrific Wind Storm at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept ga disastrous storm
occurred here late last night, the wind at one
time being at speed of ifty-four miles per hour.
Trees and sign boards were blown down, and the
unfinished round-house of the Rochester G. Pitts
burg railroad, on the lake shore at South Bdffao,
was leveled to the ground, while fine house on
Ferry street was entirely demolished, Large
panes of glass in several Main street stores were
demolished.
AS far as can be learned no lives were lost or
persons injured during the gale last night. The
barge Norway is dismantled and ashore
at Port ColbOrne: and the brig Her.
cules damaged at the same place The
vessel reported ashore at Windmill Point turns
out TO be the schooner John Wesley, with iron,
from Escanaba, bound for Black Rock. The crew
are safe, hut the vessel viii probably be a total
wreck. Valued at S12 900: insured for $40. 600
The schooner William H. Vanderbilt foundered
at Long Point IL ore laden, and valued at
500 OOO insured for 81 ), 900.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Senatorial Conrtesies.

Letter to New York Times.
Senator Hill, of Colorado occupies one of the
finest houses In Washington, and for it, in rental
alone, he pays more than his salary. He gives
dinners, and his wife gives very handsome par
ties and musioales. He occupies the house Mr..
Evarts had while Secretary of State.
John F. Miller senator from California, enter
talns at great cost in very handsome rented
house. He is very rich, and has pretty daugh-
ter and an ambitious wife-his only family. He
made his money on the street in San Francisco,
anu In the Alaska Fur Seal Company. He is u
very able man and au eloquent speaker.
Senator Pendleton has one OF the lOveliest
houses here but it's architecture is in the misera-
BILE Queen Anue style, which must surely go in a
few years. Pendleton is very hospitable. and
everything in bis house ia very dainty. His
family is exclusive His pet dissipation is in
giving elegant dinners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
A STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT.
The Gallovs Frame Breaks and the Piston
Wrecks the Boat.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Sept 25.-An accident &C.
CURED the steamer Bradford Durtee,
this afternoon, which came near involving
serious consequences. The boat an old one,
and instead of a walking-beam the crank works
in a gallOws-frame, and the piston moves in
a perpendicular direction. When off Spar
island, near Mount Hope, part of the
frame broke and the piston left without sup
port. Steam was at once shut off, but the
momentum sufficient to beep the
huge piston moving with great force.
1t tore out the cylinder head, crashed through
the main saloon stairway, and with each sue
seeding revolution burst into the
main saloon, smashing partitions
and everything in the vicinity.
About one hundred passengers went ashore at
Bristol ferry, ten minutes before the accident,
leaving about eeventy-fve aboard many of
them ladies. The destruction of the
main stairway cut off communication with the
main deck, and the noise of the fall
ing machinery and crashing timhers caused
the widest confusion, There was rush
Tor life preservers, and the passengers
hurriedly climbed in the life boats. A
man and child were thrown overheard
from one boat, but were rescued. In a
few minutes the motion of the machinery
ceased and the passengers were quoted,
Some received slight injuries in jumping
cut the head by falling pieces of iron.
The engine room aud surroundings were
completely wrecked, machinery, timbers,
ETC., being piled up in confused mass. The
boat drifting helplesslY picked up and
t0wed here by fishing steamer,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
THE CRIMINAL RECORD.
Attempt of Crazy Irishman to Shoot the
British Consul at New York.

Attempt of Crazy Irishman to Shoot the
British Consul at New York.
NEW YORK, Sept. 25,-Great excitement was
caused in the neighborhood of the British con-
sulate this afternoon by the report of two PTS
tol shots and the spectacle of hatless man run
ming at the top of his speed The fugitive was
pursued and captured by policeman. He
gave the name of Feeney, and it was then
learned that he had attempted to take the life
of the British consul by firing two shots at him.
When the prisoner was taken TO the station
house he was described ms John A. Feeney
aged twenty-six years, an Irishman by
birth and coachman by trade
His appearance was sickly, and he
said he had recently been discharged
from the hospital in Buffalo. He declared that
he had come from Canada on purpose to kill the
British consul, who had been libeling his char
acter. II was evident that he was of unsOund
MUD. Complaint being preferred against him
by Edmund Prentiss ana David Oak, jr., of the
British consul's Office, he taken to the Tombs
police court for examination. When Feeney
tered the ante-room of the British consulate he
drew seven-chamber revolver and FREQ two
shots, apparently without any detiulte aim and
without hitting any one. He was arrested i'm
nedlately afterward by Officer John Carr, OF the
First precinct.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
Notes and Personalities.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-Among the arriv ais
at the Elliott Mr.. j. K. McCracken and wife
and Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Kennard, of Fort Wayne,
Ind.
d. W. Glasie, of this city, has been disbarred
as patent attorney before the Interior Depart
ment on account Of irregular practices.
Secretary Chandler this afternoon directed the
acceptance OF the highest bids received yester
day for condemned vessels of the navy. These
bids amount In the aggregate 10 $3O8.273. APP
praised value of all the vessels 1921 800; ex-
cess of bids over appraised value, S36,973.
Secretary Lincoln said, to-day, that no action
VIII be taken in the eOurT-martal cases of Lieu
tenant-colonel Ilges, Captain Hubbard, Captain
Kress and Lieutenant Robertson until the return
of the President to Washington.
MajOr-general Pope, now commander of the
department of Missouri, will probably succeed
General Sheridan in command of the military
division OF the Missouri, which includes, beside
the department of Missouri, the departments of
Dakota, Texas, and the Platte.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
What General Raum Had to Say About
Sample of BitIers.

What General Raum Had to Say About a
Sample of Bitters.
National Republican.
The death of several men in Quincy, ILL.,, after
drinking bottle of "bitters," purchased at a
drug store us whisky has reminded su attache
of the Internal Revenue Bureau of the following
letter written year or two ago by the the N
Commissioner, General Green B. Raum, in reply
to letter addressed 10 him by the quack COM
FOUNDER of a cure-all.
"Sir: am in receipt OF certified formula Civ
ing the ingredients and relative proportions
cie you put up and label Black COhosh Bit
,ets; also, by express, of a sample bottle of the
preparation. You desire to be Informed # shis
preparation is subject to any tax other than the
stamp TAX under schedule A.
II nave not tested the sample. taking 10 for
granted That II Is made in accordance with the
formula, you have submitted. Judging of it. by
such formula have no hesitation in saying that
tue man who would offer it for sale an alco-
holie beverage, would be guilty of a great wrong,
TO use the mlldest expression employ to
eharacferlze such deception upon the poblic.
- nouee that you aflix 70 your name the mi
tisis M. D., and on your label You sign your
name 'Dr. - You must, therefore, he fully
aware OF the character of the medicinal ingredi-
ents which You mingle with whisky to make up
THIS compound. OF the single article extract
nux vomica, U. S. p, you use find drachn-
equal TO sixty grains-equal to thirty full does
OF one or the most active vegetable poIsons. 1t
carries 20 label such articles as poison to be ad-
ministered and handled with the greatest care,
and generally only under the advice of the fam
lily physician. The only further suggestion [
have to make is that if you persist in the sale of
such preparation you should put upon the label
proper cautionary notice in order that no one
may mistake the true character of your COM
pound. Yours respectfully,
'G REEN b. RAUM, Commissioners"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-09-26
SPORTING MATTERS.
Second Days Races of the Louisville Jockey
Club.

Second Days Races of the Louisville Jockey
Club.
LOUISVILLE, Sept 25.-This was the second
day OF the fall meeting of the Louisville Jockey
CluD. The weather was fine, the track fast,
the attendance good and the bettiug light. The
first race, Association purse $3.50, one mile,
was a walkove for John shepherd. The second
race, Association purse $780, foe maidens two
years old, five furlongs, Adrian won, Easter sec
ond, Billet colt bad third. Transitmanj joined in
false start and ran away, going over the full
course before Jockey Getman could get him
under control, and was drawn. The Edgewater
stakes, for three-yearOlds, mile and quarter.
The starters were Aztec, Cardinal McCloskey,
Sovereign, Pat, Chatter and Olivette. Attic took
the lead at the start, but was soon headed by
Otvette, who kept the lead for mile, when
Azetec, under the whip caught and passed her,
winning by length, Cardinal McClosRey Sec
Ond, Chatter third. Time, 2:12&. The assOcia-
ton purse, $500, mile and furlong, Belle of
Highlands won, Matte Rapture second, Ida
Stanhope third Time, 1859 q. Association purse,
$500, three-fourths of mile, Force won handily
by a length, Pearl Jennings second, McBowlng
bad third. Time, 116&. The to-day
were over the old course, which accounts for the
difference in time of Force to-day and on Mon
day, when he made three-fOurths of mile in the
Unprecedented time of 1:13.