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, 1883-12-29

The social organization in this city
known as the Spokane Social Club
celebrated Christmas with a ball Civ
en- in CannOn's Hall last Tuesday
evening. A large number of invi-
tations were issued, and in response
quite large concourse of the young
er members of the community rem
dezvOused at the hall early in the
evening. The hours sped by under
the time-killing pastime, and the
merry merry-makers seized the OPP
pOrtunity to extract as much fun out
Of the affair as possible. At mid
night twenty-five couples partook of
n rich and sump,uous repast at Car
sons restaurant. The popular ca
terer eXerted himself to furnish
spread at which the most critical
epicurean could found no fault 1t
was "On with the dance" after the
gastronomic exercise, and the Snuff
ling feet kept time to the notes of
the violin until long into the "wee
sma' hours" All who participated
in the ball pronounce it a grand sue
cess in any way it can be summed
up.
, 1883-12-29

CHRISTMAS arrived on time Tues
day, and as it was the only one that
the people expected for twelve
months to come the community en-
deavored to make the best of it.
Me e'e.ologically the great holiday
could have been considerably inn
proved upon. A damp snow, chang
ing occasionally to rain, keeping up
an incessant downfall. This, to-
gether with the mushy condition of
the snow on the ground, made out
door exercise decidedly unpleasant.
Nevertheless this atmospheric draw
back did not materially prevent the
male portion of the population from
appearing on the streets, and all day
long our principal thOroughfares
were crowded. Men followed their
own inclinations regarding the best
mode of celebrating. and great deal
of allowance was made for the boys
who might entertain peculiar ideas
as to the best method OF cOmmem-
Grating celebrated event. As far
as we could see everybody displayed
the best Of good humOr, and as far as
outward appearances goes seemed to
be having happy time Of it. Sleigh
riding was feature Of the days
sport in which many INDUCED, al
though the disposition on the part
Of the small boys to make target Of
passing sleighs had u dampening ef-
feet on the riders. Many reunions
took place at the tables of private
residents, while the hotels and res
taurants served up extra bills-Of-fare
for the benefit Of their guests. All
of the business houses were closed
during the greater portion Of the
day, and it is said, taken altogether,
the day was more generously observ-
ed than ever before in this city.
That time-honOred and pleasant GUS
tom Of giving mementOs that has
made Christmas doubly enjoyable
throughout christendom was observ-
ed to a greater extent than ever.
People were prodigal in their liber-
ality, and our stores were taxed to
supply the demands made upon them
for the class Of goods so much sought
after at this season. And as we
think of the many young hearts
made to bound with joy in response
to the kind remembrances Of rela-
tives and friends we can only hope
that there was not one child in our
city who awoke last Christmas morn
ing to disappointment, not one lit
tie soul that failed to be touched by
the indescribable feeling of happiness
that wells up from the fullness Of
the heart and vibrates through the
frame like the low, sweet notes Of an
@olian harp. God grant that the
Christmas of 's3 brought sunshine to
one and all, and left some touch of
kindness that will be garneFed up in
the archives of memory, never to be
forgotten.
, 1883-12-29
SATURDAY, DEC. %, 1888.

THERE is no disgusted, I-wish-I-
had-mOved-Out-of here-last-summer
air about the people of Spokane Falls,
noBa discouraging word from those
engaged in the common pursuits of
life. Everybody appears cheerful,
satisfied and as near cOntented as it
is the nature of mortal to be. The
quick, surprising growth of early
summer continues, and there Is no
cessation to the daily arrivals at this
point. Old timers have just as much
confidence as ever in the stability of
the city, and it does not take long
for new residents to get into the
same train of reflection. Every day
the streets are crowded with people,
and during a residence of eight
months we are yet to see what might
hefermed a dull day. Innewspaper
plrlance many days pass wherein
nothing of a sensational nature Oc-
ours, still there is no let up in the
steady transaction Of business. Our
large merchants, or those, more cor
rectly speaking, who carry heavy
stocks, dispose Of hundreds of dol
lars worth of goods, while those en-
gagged on smaller capital have no oc-
casion to tear their hair when figur-
ing up the proceeds of the days
sales. The mere fact that new yen-
lures in the business line are started
about every week is sufficient in it.
self to show that persons Of means
are ready to chance investing here.
Not only this but the real estate
market holds up well. Sales are not
wild, nor made on imaginary values,
but a steady demand for lots is felt,
and transfers occur daily. Building
well there is no end to it apparent
ly. Houses are in all stages of con-
struction, and If the thing keeps up
the panhandle of Idaho will have to
he annexed to this territory in order
TO make room for the extension Of
the city limits. With all these signs
Of prosperity is there any reason
why we should not feel eXulted over
the prospects ahead? We do not
believe there is a single town on the
coast that shows such marked evil
dence Of future greatness, and while
outsiders may predict near collapse
we verify believe that Spokane Falls,
considering its location, surround
ings, and great advantages, will yet
see the day when it will not take a
back seat for any town or city in the
territory. If the doubling ones at a
distance don't believe it, let them
visit the place once and be con-
WINGED.
, 1883-12-29
Novel.

Francis II. Cook, is arranging to
try tie experiment Of freezing ice
in bulk on his place south Of town.
The way he expects to go at it is this:
He will build an inside reservoir into
which he proposes to let water grad
ually, like renewing the surface Of
a skating rink. As fast as it con-
geals, in goes more water until he
has a solid mass eight feet thick and
fourteen feet square. Then he puts
up the outside building and packs
in the saw dust. We arc anxious to
see the outcome Of this novel yet
seemingly practical experiment. II
it succeeds Mr.. Cook will put up ice
in the future for the market.
, 1883-12-29
SUMMONS.



County Of Spokane. 49,
Arilla V. Rose, plaintiff, vs.. William b. Rose,
defendant In the District Court Of the
Territory Of Washington, and for the First
Judicial District thereof, holding terms at
Cheney, spokane County, in said Ter
Titory.
r The United States Of America to William
h. Rose, defendant You are hereby required
to appear in an action brought against you by
Arilia V. Rose, plaintiff, in the District Comt
Of the Territory Of Washington and for the
First judicial District thereof, holding terms
nt Cheney, spokane County, In said Territory,
to answer the complaint Of plaintiff, filed In
spokane County, within twenty days after
the service Of this summons, exclusive Of the
day OF service, II served within said county
II not served within said county, hut within
said district, in thirty days II fserved within
any other judicial district in the Territory, in
sixty days after the date OF the nrst publlca-
,tion OF this summons, or the said plainlu
Will take judgment against you by default,
according 10 the prayer Of the complaint The
said action Is brought to obtain a divorce irOm
the bonds Of matTImOny, heretofore and now
existing between plaintiff and defendant on
the grounds, lsi, Of habltual drunkenness OF
said defendant I'd, personal inlquities Of said
defendant rendering life hurdensome to the
plaintiff. Also for the care and custody of
Stanley Rose, mihOr Of the issue Of said
marriage, and such further relief rs to the
Court may seem just and equitable In the
premises.
Witness the Hon. s. c. wInguTd,
Associate Justice Of the Su-
preme Court Of Washington
tLs.l Territory, and Judge Of said
Court, and tho Seal thereof
afiiNed, this 9th day Of De
cpmber, 4. T., lSSA
A. REEVES AIREsS, Clerk.
by J. T. IOCKItART, Deputy.
G. p. BARRY, Plaintiff Attorney.
Dated Dec. o. 1883
, 1883-12-29

Through the kindness Of Bro. Cow
ley we have the following notice Of
the proceedings Of pubic meeting
to consider the matter of organizing
free library: The call for a meet
ing to organize a free reading room
and library association was quite
cheerfully responded to and quite a
number Of ladies and gentlemen as
sembled at Cannon's Hall, last
evening to put the demand
in motion, but owing to the stove
having been removed for the Christ
mas dance, and the inclemency of
the weather, an adjournment was
carried to meet next Wednesday
evening, at half past seven. Due
notice will be given in the chu rches
and hand bills will be
out next week. Let there be an en-
thusiastic turn out, and let this
worthy enterprise have solid and
lasting basis.
, 1883-12-29

Chas. Dow will take charge Of and
start a tri-weekly stage and mail
line between this city and Chewelah
next Monday. Stage leaves Mon
days Wednes lays and Fridays.
Odice at Wells, Fargo's Express Of
ice. The line is one long ee led, and
we hope that it may prove a profita-
ble undertaking.
, 1883-12-29
Application to Purchase
Timber Land.


UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Spokane FHlls, W. T., Dec. -, lSSl
NOTICE Is hereby given in accordance with
N the provisions Of the act Of June 3, 1873,
that Lafayette A. Kennedy, Of spokane
county, W. T., has made application TO pur-
chase the sel ncl4, and neL scl4 Of scciion
II in Township % North, Range u East, VIII.
Mcr., said party alleging that the above mem
toned tract is chiefly valuable for the timber
thereon. Proof in support Of said allegations
will be made before L. :. Land Office at SpOk-
ane Falls, W. T., on March -, 1884, 10 n. m.
Any person claiming adverse rights TO said
tract II hereby required to file notice Of the
same in this Office on or before March -, 1884,
at 10 a. m.
80 ]. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1883-12-29
Application to Purchase Timber
Land.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, 4
Spokane Falls, W. T., Dec. Is, 1851
NOTICE is hereby given In accordance
~ with the provisions Of the act OF June 3,
1873, that stephen q. Whitman, Of spokane
county, W. r, has made application to pur-
chase the Lots one 10 two t2D and the niV
Of the nell and the WI Of the nwi4, section
ten tlOl, Township twenty-five (3j) North,
Range fOrty-two (I2l, East, VIII. Mer., said
party alleging that the above meptiOnc,l tract
Is chiefly valuable for the timber thereon.
Proof In support Of said allegations will be
made before The Register aud Receiver nf the
4. :. Land Onicc, at spokane Falls. Washing
ton Territory, on March 9, 1881, 10 a. m.
Any person claiming adverse rights to said
tract Is hereby required TO file notice Of the
same in this office on or before March 0, lsSL
~ ]. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1883-12-29

A printer wants a permanent situ-
alton. Is fair compositor and press
man, and understands job work. Is
capable Of taking charge Of coun-
try Office. Also has had several
years experience in conducting edi-
torial department Of weekly papers.
Address "Jour" this office.
, 1883-12-29
Application to purchase
Timber land.
Harry Bane.
TNIrED sTArEs LANp OrrIcE.

spokane Falls, Dec. p, lsSL
NOTICE Is hereby given In accordance with
~ the provisions Of the act OF June 3, 1873,
that Harry Bane, Of Spokane county, W. T.,
has made application TO purchase the nell,
section %, Township p North, Range IS East,
VIII. Mer., said party alleging that the above
mentioned tract Is chiefly valuable for the
timber thereon. Proof In support Of said al
legations will be made before u. 4. Land or
1854
Any person claiming adverse rights to said
tract is hereby required to file notice OF the
same in this office on or before March "a, 1854.
B J. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1883-12-29
Application to Purchase Timber
Land.
UNITEn STATES LAM OFFICE, !

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Spokane Falls, W. T., Dec. II, 1881
NOTICE is hereby given In accordance
ANwith the provisions Of the act Of June 3,
1873, that Walker L. Bean, Of spokane county,
W. T., has made application to purchase the
We, sc y, n = sw section Township p
North, Range ~ East, viii. Mor., snid party
alleging that the above mentioned tract Is
chiefly valuable for the timber thereon,
Proof in support Of said allegations will be
made before the United States Land Oflce, NJ
Spokane Falls, W. T., on March II, lssi.
Any person claiming adverse rights to said
tract Is hereby required to fle notice Of the
same In this officeo on or before March Il, 1885,
J. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1883-12-29
Notice for Publication.


LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS
December 2, 1883
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice Of his mten-
tion 10 make final proof I'm support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore U. $. Land Office at Spokane Falls, w.
T., on Feb. 4, 1881, at 10 n. M, viz VIM. A.
Woodruff for lots and II, and sel4, swl4
sec 4, TIP. 25, N. r. ~, c W. NJ.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton Of said land, viz: NJ. F. Warren, =. W.
Davis, W. p. MahOney and T.. p. Warren, all
Of spokane county.
b J. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1883-12-29
SALES ROOMS and MUsICPARLoRs
NOTICE.
APPLICATION TO PURCHASE TIMBER
LAND.
LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS, W. T., !
NnvaunNar 10 TQaQ Z

LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS, W. TIL
November Y, 1873
NOTICE Is hereby given In accordance with
that Maxine MulOuin, Of Spokane Co., W. 4.
has made application to purchase the sw q
ne = Of section q, township p north, range a
east, W. NJ, said party alleging that the above
timber thereon.
Proof in support Of said allegations will be
made before the Register or the Receiver Of
the u S Land Office at spokane Fails, W. y,
on January l8, 1851, nj 10 a. M.
Any person claiming adverse rights 10 said
tract Il hereby required To file notice Of the
same In this office on or before January 70,
1881. J. N. ARMSTRONG, Registcr.
, 1883-12-29
NOTICE.

US. LAND OFFICE, SPOKANE FALLS, W. T.,
Dec. Is, lSSl
COMPLAINT having been entered At this
~ Onice by John A. Level against Frank /.
SanbOrn, for abandoning his Homestead En-
try No. l3S, dated August IL, lSsO upon the
Wi set, nel sci /, and swl, ne a. Section %,
Township ~, n Range 81, W. NJ, In Lincoln
county, Washington Territory, with view to
the cancellation Of said entry the said par
ties are hereby summoned to appear nj this
Ofiicc on the 28ih day Of January, lSSl, at 40
o'clock a. m, To respond and mrnlSll- tcStl-
mony concerning SAID alleged abandonment.
p j. W. WILSON, Receiver
, 1883-12-29
Application to Purchase Timber
Land.
William ProssCT.

UNITED STATES LANDOFFICE,
Spnkune Falls, W. T., Dec. Is, 1851
NOTICE Is hereby given In accordance with
~ the provisions OF the act Of June 3, ISIS,
that William Prusscr, Of Spokane county, W.
T., has made application to purchase ihesel4
Of nwlt and ncl4 Of swl4, section g, Township
q North, Range q East, WIN. Mer., said party
alleging that the above mentioned tract Is
chiefly valuable for the timber thereon.
Proof in support Of said allegations will be
made before 4. =. Land Onicc, nt spokane
Falls, W. T., on March ~, lSSL 10 n. m.
Any person claiming adverse rights tO sand
tract Is hereby required 10 file notice Of the
same In this office on or before March 70, 1881,
10 u. m.
p JIM. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1883-12-29
FOR RENT,

BY WEBSTER BROS,
A number one Business House,
near corner of Howard and River
side avenue. Also several very de-
sirable dwelling houses.
, 1883-12-29
SPOKANE COLLEGE,
THE
COLLEGIATE, PREPARATORY
AND
PRIMARY DEPARTMENTS

WILL ANtoMmohAIE ALI dhADhS.
Special Courses are provided for in Modern
Languages, Normal and Commercial Instruc-
tiOn and Music, including lessons on the
Piano and Organ, and In Voice Culture.
FACULTY.
!. G. LIBBY, A. W., President and Pro-
fassOr Of Latin and Greek.
REV. r. +. BISBEE, A. NJ, Professor Of
MRthmatics.
MRS. GEO RRANDT. Instructor In Music
MISS IDA m. KIRKMAN. Instructor in
MRS. !. q. LIBBY. Principal Primary Dept.
TUITION
PER TERM OF TWELVE WEEKS,
Colleglaie Department, 9I5 90
Preparatory 90
Primary Z 20
Commercial Course, n 90
mnsic and Modern Languages Extra.
Winter term begins Wednesday, January
End, 1881.
For further particulars inquire Of the Presl-
dent orOf
REV. NJ. =. ANDERSON, Agent,
spokane Falls, W. 7.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-12
France.

Thunderbolt from the Commune
 Calling for the Property of the Princes
 and the ROthchiIds.
 PARIS, Feb. 1.-The newspapers here have recently been so full of expressions of the feelings of the ministers and deputies on the subject of Plon Plon's manifesto and the resultant sensations that they have had no time to note the effect that the crisis has had upon the people at large and especially the working classes. A significant meeting was held here few nights ago and was dismissed with few lines in the papers of the follow ing day. It has been ascertained, however, that it was an unusually large and represen- tative gathering of workingmen that 8 deep sense was manifested of the importance to them of the crisis and that the sense of the meeting as shown by the resolutions adopted tended not only toward the plundering of the palaces of the ex-roya1 princes, but toward communism in another direction of the most undisguised sort. The principal speaker of the evening was Rose Michel, ever, were received with enthusiastic ap. plause and the outcome of the meeting was the adoption by an almost unanimous vote of the following startling resolutions
 1-The government is called upon to de- cree the immediate surrender to the nation of all the property real and personal now possessed by the thirty three members of the Orleans family.
 2-This act of preservation and justice is to be extended to the Bonaparte and Bour- bon families.
 3-The appropriation for the benefit of the nation of all the real and personal property of the RothchiId family.
 The adoption of the last resolution is par ticularly significant at the present juncture. After the prince comes the turn of private individuals.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-12
THE WEST.
Tennessee.

Readtusting DefaIcation-The State
 To Get a Dose of its Own Medicine
 From Treasurer Folks Friends.
 NASHVILLE, Feb. IA prolonged meet ing of the friends of Colonel Polk, the de- faulting State treasurer, was held last even- ing at which it was determined to provide ways and means not only to secure his release on bail, but also to return to the State the amount he is in default. It is expected that the necessary bail ($5O, ,OO0) will be given to- morrow and Polk released. Under the law of the State criminal prosecution cannot stand against defaulter if he returns the amount embedded at any time before the judgment is rendered, hence Folks friends will strain every nerve to this end. One of them said last night: ''We propose to ap- ply the same forcible readjustment of Folks indebtedness to the State that the State pro- poses to apply to it's creditors. There are in existence million notes of the Bank of Tennessee issued about 1862 which the Unit ed States Supreme court decided few days ago that the State is responsible for and must take. These notes are worth sixty cents on the dollar. The friends of Polk propose to buy them up and readjust the embezzlement. AS Polk has al- ready Mexican silver mine, walnut tract worth $50, 900, $80, ,OOO in notes, and $1O0,- 900 in other property, all attached by the State, his friends think that when his def- ciency is paid he can easily reimburse them, while the transaction will leave them hand some profit beside. It is said that men of prominence are in this speculation. Attor- ney General Lea yesterday entered suit against the Merchants National bank, of NachviIIa for &S7 6SO 0ther sIIits will he begun tomorrow as follows: Nashville Saw ings bank, $33,9 Knoxville Mechanics bank, $3o. 900; Columbia First National bank, $45, ,OOO. These are the banks which permitted Polk to report false balances to his credit in them to the extent stated.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-12
Illinois.

The Shipments of East Bound Freight.
 CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The tonnage reported
 for the past week on east bound freight ship ments shows decided falling of, having
 reached only 34, 341 tons, decrease in seven
 days of nearly eleven thousand tons. This was due to great extent to general block ade of the roads caused by the drifting snow and intense cold. The prices also which were obtainable in the Chicago market were unfavorable for shipment either for home or foreign consumption. The roads are now in g very good condition, and provided no further storms interfere will during the coming week he able to handle all the freight offerings. The continued speculative condl- tion of the market in Chicago keeps grain and provisions too high for shipment One Of the causes of high prices here has been the series of storms which have very materi ally cut of receipts There is very large volume of all classes of freight blockaded
Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-12
NEW YORK.
Death of a Favortte Actor

NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Mr. Charles R. Thorne, jr., the actor who was % well known from his connection with the Union Square Theater, died yesterday morning. Although sick long time, he had lately begun to rally, but yesterday m orning he ruptured 8 large vein of the stomach and died of hemorrhage MT. Thorne was engaged as Heading man" at the Union Square Theater some ten years ago, when Shook and Palmer were the man agers. He first appeared in ''The Geneva Cross," but his first great success was in Boucicault's translation of Lied Astray." in which the veteran author, adapter and actor drilled and coached his younger friend to the plane of absolute success. From that time on MT. Thorne was triumphant. He will be remembered in ''The Two Orphans" 'tFereoI," especially in 'sThe Bankers Daughter, ssDanie1 Rochat" and other Union Square successes. He was in The Two Orphans" cast with Kate Claxton Maud Harrison, Ida Vernon and Mrs. Farren when the Brooklyn theater went up in smoke with the souls of at least three hundred. In roles requiring dignity of presence, manly bearing, fine physique and romantic breadth of scope and gesture Mir. Thorne was un- equalled by any of the younger school. He had no pathos and no satisfactory humor, but in quiet, domestic scenes he was pie ture- In his attempt to play the Cor sican Brothers for MT. John Stetson in Booths theater short time since he failed owing to his physical troubles.