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, 1883-08-25

At special meeting Of the City
Council held Tuesday evening an
Ordinance published in another col
umn) was passed, granting certain
parties the privilege of laying pipes
through the public streets and con-
Quoting gas works in this city, and
as the parties were in earnest when
they asked the right, it may be ex-
pected that the city will be lit with
this volatile Illuminating fluid by
next spring, as we understand it is
the intention to commence work this
fall. The gas company has asked no
favOrs from the authorities that they
could not willingly grant, and moth
ing is allowed that would prevent
them from issuing the same privilege
to others desiring to enter into the
same business. The gas company
only asks to be allowed to lay pipes,
with no exclusive right, which shows
that the projectors have no motive
in the movement beyond a legiti-
mate business transaction. When an
incorporation asks for Exclusive
rights" you can set it down at once
that there is a misty determination
on the part Of the projectors to cinch
the consumers. They then become
mOnOpOlies, and as such the poorer
classes are constantly made aware Of
their power. When a city gives a
company rights that exclude the pos
sibility Of competition they are fet-
tering the people they represent, and
creating an incubus that it is impossi-
bic TO shake off. We are glad to see
thai our mayor and cOuncilmen are
opposed to granting any body Of men
privileges Of this kind, and for their
thOughtfulness and integrity the
citizens ought to he thankful. The
gentlemen who propose to introduce
gas into Spoka"e Falls have stated
that they will make the rates so low
that people cannot afford to use any
other kind Of light, and on that prin-
ciDle when the works are once start
ed they will never be troubled with
competition. 1t Is thC intention to
manufacture the gas from pitch pine,
which is said to make gas equal in
brilliancy to that extracted from
coal. We are anxious to see work
commence on this new project,
, 1883-08-25

1t has been suggested to US by one
of our leading citizens that the mer-
chants of Spokane Falls form a "Bus-
iness Mems Association" for their
mutual benefit and protection. We
like the idea, and would be pleased
to see the suggestion carried out. In
all large cities, and many Of the
smallcrones there exists just such Or
ganizltiOns, and wherever they have
been formed and conducted upon
a SC md and liberal basis they have
proven source Of much good to
those interested. 1t can be made to
work to the advantage Of the indi-
vidual member, and for the good OF
the city at large in more ways than
one. Under a systematic manage
ment it could be made an important
figure in aiding the development of
the city, while as a source of private
benefit 1t could he used in various
ways which are not necessary to be
enumerated here, but which are ap-
parent to every business man when
he considers how much can be gained
by concert of action. There is no
doubt but our merchants would, from
the very incipiency of an Organiza-
tiOn of the kind, see the importance
Of the movement, and wonder why
the idea had not been carried out
long before. A Business Mems AS
sOciation" does not curtail single
individual right, nor does 1t draw Il
merchant into combinations" or
corners" 1t does not try to lay down
a certain rule of conduct in business,
nor does it say to you that you must
do this or do that. It is merely a mu-
tual beneficial society, where the
meetings are conducted strictly on
business principles, and where those
questions arising every day in COM
mercial circles are taken up, dis
Cussed and such action decided upon
as will result in the mutual good of
the members present and the city at
large. Whether or no the matter
now under consideration will result
in effecting an organization we are
not prepared to say, yet we feel that
II the association Is formed that none
who take part will ever regret it.
, 1883-08-25

Monday was a clustering day for
the circus. About II a. nj. the same
old fashioned wagons that we fol-
lowed about in company with
'cherubs of our own age years ago,
rolled into town, and the canvasmen,
whom we used to think were far
more distinguished than the Presi-
dent Of the country, were kept busy
unpacking, and digging, and driv-
ing, and splicing, while the youthful
population, together with a sprink-
ling Of Indians, looked on with open
mouth wonder, ready to do five
dollars worth of work for a two-bit
ticket. The stiff breeze that plOwed
down upon the city with a persistent
pertinacity delayed the hoisting Of
the tent, and the big pavilion was
not in position till late in the even
ing. However this did not detract
from the attendance, for as soon as
the cover was up the crowd swung
in, and in spite Of the unfavOrable
outlook the proprietOrs were made
happy by full house. And the pa
irons Of the circus were not disap-
pointed in the character Of the en-
tertainment given. OF course a cir
Gus is a circus anyway you take it,
and we suppose the same acts are re-
peated, and we know the same jokes
are reiterated, as were perpetrated
thousand years ago, yet the vener-
ableness Of age does not seem to de-
tract from the interest the great ma
jority take in performances Of the
kind, and the circus is just as popu-
lar today with the masses as it was
when Cain and Abel carried water
for the elephant, or tried to beat the
poor ticket-seller by sneaking in un-
der the canvas. There is one point
in favor Of shows coming to the Falls
and that is that heretofore amuse-
ments Of any kind have been so few
that the people are willing to sacri-
fice themselves by patronizing even
poor performance in order to en-
courage travelling troupes to stop
here Sherman & Humans circus
that played in the city Monday night
walked away with quite an increase
in funds, the result Of a good house.
In the main the circus was above the
common run, and some Of the fea-
tures were even Of a superior order
Of merit. The crowd appeared to
enjoy the programme as rendered
and manifested their satisfaction
with frequent and generous applause.
No doubt the next time Sherman
visits us with his trained horses and
accompanying attractions he will be
welcomed by another large and pay
ing house.
, 1883-08-25

The Black Hawk livery, feed and
sales stables that have been so sue
cessfully managed by Ben. Bravin-
der for so many years passed out of
that gentleman's hands this week,
the purchaser being that wideawake
business man, Jas. L. Roe. The
transfer was something of a surprise,
but as Mr.. Bravinder desired to make
long visit east, and also wished to
try other business ventures, he de-
cided to part with the stables. Under
the late management the Black
Hawk stables have been profitable,
and a prominent feature situated as
they were upon one of the principal
corners in the city, and we are satis-
fed that the new proprietor will
meet with equal good success in run
ming them. Mr.. Roe win remove
the buildings at once from the pres
ent location to the vacant lot on the
north side of Main, between Howard
and Stevens streets, just west Of
ROach's gun store. He intends also
to move his office at the corner Of
Main and Stevens street along side
Of the stable. When once established
he will make many changes and ad-
ditions which, when completed, will
put him in possession Of one Of the
best equipped livery stables in Wash
ington Territory. While we regret
to lose Mr.. Bravinder from among
our list of business men, yet it is a
source of congratulation that his
place is to be filed by so popular and
active a person as Jas. f. Roe,
, 1883-08-25
Services.

Prof. Libby desires us to correct
the statement that he will preach in
the NJ. f. church tomorrow even
ing, as he has given place to Rev.
Dr. J. w. Watts, a widely known
discourser on temperance, who will
occupy the pulpit at the church to-
morrow at II a. m., and who will
also lecture in Cannon's Hall at 7:45
the same evening. II is hoped that
there will be a good attendance at
the lecture, as Mr.. Watts is a fine
lecturer and one who can entertain
an audience.
Bishop r. X. Hargrove, of the NJ.
E. Church South, will preach in this
city on Sunday, Sept. I'd, at II A. NJ,
in the Methodist church, and in the
Baptist church at 1880 p. NJ.
The Rev. J. b. Renshaw, the new
pastor of the Congregational church,
will hold services in that church to-
morrow morning at II O'Clock. Sab
bath school at 1918.
, 1883-08-25
PERSONAL.
I6Mrs. L. f. Whitehouse returned Satur-
day from a visit to Ceur d'Alene.

SMrs. L. E. whitehouse returned Satur-
day from visit to Ceur d'Alene.
Hon. Thos. II. Brents, Of walla walla,
Congressman from this territory, spent
several days in the city this week.
Mrs. J. c. Hanna has been dangerously
i'll during the past fortnight, but we are
glad to state, is much better at present
writing.
John J. Thanem, the active agent for
the Osborne farming machinery, passed
through the city Monday on his way to
Colviilc.
Mark NGusgrove, Of the Rathdrum Cou-
rieyr was laid up in the Sprague House
several days last week with an attack OF
sickness. We regret that we did not learn
Of his condition in time to prefer as
sis,ance.
D. W. c. Britt and wife are visiting rel
atives and friends at Pennington. Neigh
Dor Britt feels like entering the newspaper
field and II sufficient encouragement is
held out will probably start paper in
that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Renshaw, J. NJ. NOslor
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Rue, II. 4. Cow
ley and family, Miss Peet and Rcv. F. V.
Hoyt left Tuesday morning for lake CPur
d'Alene, on camping and fishing expe-
dition.-ChrOnicIc.
S. G. HaNermale started for Illinois
Wednesday morning, and expects to be
absent for a month or six weeks visiting
his old home. Mr.. II. has been residing
in the territory some eight years, and will
greatly enjoy this trip east, his first since
leaving the Mississippi Valley. We wish
him pleasant passage and speedy re-
turn.
Geo. T., Crane, the gentleman who is to
put stock Of stoves into DR.. Burch's new
building on the lst Of October, stopped
over in the city Friday while on his way
to Chicago. Mr.. Crane is one Of those live
merchants who goes right ahead with any
enterprise taken in hand, and he proposes
to build up rattl.ng business in this
place.
b. Schccline, Of the firm Of Schecline
Bros, departed this week, for California,
where he will remain for several months
closingup his business at Santa Rosa. NJ.
Schecl.nc, who has been absent for several
weeks in San Francisco buying an I'M
mense stock Of goods, has returned to the
Falls and is again behind the desk Of the
mercantile house OF which he is member.
A. X. Woodbury., late proprietor Of the
Spokane Chronicle, has gone to California
where he will probably make his future
home. Mr.. w. is a good writer and has
had a good deal OF experience at 1t, and we
would not be surprised to hear that he
had embarked in the newspaper business
in the Golden State. Whatever he may
turn his hands too he has our best wishes.
John L. Wilson, Receiver Of the United
States Land Office at Colfax, was in our
city several days this week. 1t gives us
pleasure to know that Mr.. Wilson is soon
TO be numbered as one Of our inhabitants.
We find him most companiOnable gem
tleman, and his social qualifications, as
well as the fact that he is one OF the most
popular and diligcnt government officials
in the Northwest, Will make his perman-
ent advent among us a matter for congrat-
ulation. He was mainly engaged hunt
ing up location, but on account Of an en-
thusiastic desire to scatter him all over
town he concluded not 10 decide for the
present.
, 1883-08-25

At a meeting Of the Spokane Falls
Cornet Band, held Monday evening
of this week, the following officers
were chosen to serve for the ensuing
six months: Leader and Director,
7. w. Pynn; President, A. p. VOL
verton; Vice-President, F. NJ ThOmp-
son; Secretary, G. McGlauflin; Treas
ures, A. E. Keats.
, 1883-08-25

The committee appointed to ar
range for the reception Of the Willard
excursionists and duly celebrating
the driving Of the last spike, tele-
graphed the hospitalities of the city
to President Willard Friday, but had
received no answer up to the hour of
going to press.
, 1883-08-25
TEMPERANCE MEETING
Tonight.

Rev.9Dr. Watts, who lectures to-
morrow evening in Cannon's hall,
will deliver a lecture this Saturday
evening, in the Congregational
church, to begin at aquarter to eight.
He will also address the Band of
Hope at halfsPast three o'clock, Sun
day afternoon, in the Baptist church.
, 1883-08-25
COMPLAINT.

COUNTY OF SPOKANE. -"
INJUSTICE COURT.
A. NJ. HATCHER, Plaintin) Cor,,Ioi,tt In
VS.. Att..iri, ,s,.',,t
s. ASHLEY, Defendant.
To :. AsHLEY-YOu nre hereby notified that
A VI. HATCHER has filed complaint In at
tachmcnt against you In said Court which
will come on 10 be heard In my office In SpO-
kane Falls, spokane county, W. T., on the
day Of August, A. d. 1sSi, at the hour Of
nine 90 O'Clock A. NJ, assd uiiless you appear
and then aud there answer, the same Will he
tit granted. The object and demand OF said
claim Is
d mand twenty-fOur dollars and fOrty-'hres
cents tS2L49 for material furnished and labor
pei formed by the plnlnfif for you, the de-
fendant, ,ut your instance In fixing M an Ofiice
or place ~ business.
3. q. WHITMAN, J. p.
, 1883-08-25

President Cashier.
, 1883-08-25

Ns-For Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Ammu-
milton, Fishing Tickle and all kinds Of
Spontaneous Goods go 10 Harry Hay
wards, ,~t7N
, 1883-08-25

INhis Bank will buy and sell ExchRngc, ,Coun-
/ ~ Warrants, make Collections, Loan
Money, and transact Il General Banking
Business.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10
n QUESTION,

It is understood that tho Eureka
County Commissioners soy they will re-
fuse to allow any future bills incurred
by the law officers in arresting and con-
vieting opium smokers, unless the pines
and other smoking apparatus are con.
fscated or DESTROYED. The Sentinel
thinks these gentlemen have the cor
rec. idea in SO far as they desire to see
the Ak laid at the root OF the evil of
opium smoking. but whether they have
the right to act as they propose is n
question OF law which il seems will
hardly be decided in their favor. 1t
would be good thing il all the opium
tools captured could be destroyed, but
1t is n serious question whether officers
who should destroy them would not be
liable for the value OF the property.
The enforcement OF an existing statute.
and the confscation OF property for
which there is no statute, are two dis
tinct and widely different propositions.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10

A full Board OF Railroad Commits
sioners met at San Francisco Saturday,
President Carpenter presiding. Mr..
Humphreys offered a schedule reducing
fares on the Central Pacific and leased
lines. presenting it with the remark
that it was not perfect, and thut he did
not offer it for final passage, but only
for consideration by the Board. The
reduction rau all the way from 10 per
cent to 2H. On the smaller or leased
lines tho mileage was reduced TO an ay-
erage of 8 cents. Mr. Humphreys
stated that the average reduction was
from 22H to 25 per cent. A long dis
cusSion ensued. which was partici-
pated in by DR.. Liverson md Mr..
Clnrk. during which Mr.. Foote stated
that II he could not obtain his 3 cents n
mile tariff ho must vote for the sched-
ule introduced, but he was afraid that it
was SO imperfect that it might lead to
litigation aud injuuctions and become
usalcss. The matter then dropped, the
understanding being that the schedule
be carried by the Commissioners as re-
CARDS the Harrison matter. Hum.
phreys stated that he Intended to file an
opinion OF his own. but declined t. say
Oh which side it would incline.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10
a JUDICIAL AUToCKAr.

Chief Justice Weller. OF the Austin,
Lander county, Police court, would
probably ornament any bur-except
one of judicial character. He recently
imprisoned for contempt of court the
editor OF the Austin Democrat, because
OF criticism of his official action, by
that journal. That autocratic court evi.
deutly regards itself as IN object Of
contempt at all times aud under all
circumstances and in view Of its late
imbecility, the claim to that dIstinc-
ton will be very generally adtnitted.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10
staIi.Drced Moun,n,, Sheen.

The TuscarOra News says "Por the
last two years a couple Of buck mountain
sheep have been running with Mr..
Bailey's flock in Bull Run Basin. 6ud
there are now between twenty and
thirty half-breed ilambs in the flock.
Th6y are mostly covered with hair, al
though there is some wool interspread
among II. They carry their heads high.
like the wild sheep. but are as easily
herdcd as their half brothers and sis
tiers of pure domestic blood. They are.
OF course, Of no account for sheariug.
but are said to make excellent mutton,
This is the only instance Of which we
ever beard OF tho crossing OF the wild
and domestic sheep"
1t Is not the first instance OF the kind
that has occurred in this country, how.
over. About ten ysnrs ago n small hock
OF sheep belonging TO Tommy Atchison
dIsnpponred from the neighborhood of
Lnmoille valley. AMI were lost to their
owner for several months. but finally
re-nPpenred in the valley. accompanied
by som" bucks OF the native mountain
breed. The flock had been up near the
summit Of the tall Huhy range. where
it was supposed they had been led by
the native bucks. The facts in the case
wero published in tho INDEPENDENT at
the time.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10
, ston. Forest in Lake n,x,cr

n StonH Forest in Lake BIyicr
bank in Lake Bieler at tho right Of
tho steamers course, between Taho.
City aud the Tullae House, has eener-
ally been taken for moss formation.
The Carson Appeal says:
1T looked rs il lot OF trees had
sunk to the bottom of the lake aud
that moss ard slime hid collected there
until the whole presented n wa,y. semi
transparent appearance about fifty feet
below the surface. During the past few
weeks the moss nni debris have disap-
peared and now when the water is
clear forest Of pine trees can be
plainly seen, with every limb and twig
perfect. On Wednesday last some &. .b-
ermen went ont there in a boat. and
lowering some graphing irons, secured
several splendid pieces of the petrifac.
tion. One is pine branch about three
feet long which, when held a few feet
from the eye, he's the e1act appearance
OF pine branch just taken from n Iiy-
ing tree. nnd apparently fresh and
green. tho brittleness and weight dis
tinguishing 1t from the freshly cut
branch. This is said to be the first
thing of the kind ever found in the
lake. The forest occupies about two
acres and seems like a forest lust
emersed, except that its stony branches
are forever still. and tall weeds and
vines which cluster about the trunks of
the giant trees aro as motiouless as the
rocks"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10

News OF tho 3lst ultimo from San
Jose, chihuahua, is that the Mexican
officers begin to fear that the hostile
Apaches nre being driven towards the
southwest by Crooks operations. His
recently reported Gght on the Sonora
line is confirmed by runners from the
scattered hamlets and villages on the
chihuahua slopes OF the Sierra Madres.
Oposura, in Sonora. is almost directly
across the range from San Buenaven-
turn in Chihunhua. Col. Garcia, it is
understood here, will DO in command
at Oposura,
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10

Ex:Goycrnor Rice testified in the
Tewksbury hearing. Saturday, as fol-
lows: He visited the almshouse twice
during the term OF office, and made n
thorough examination Of its condition.
He found everything satisfactory. ue
suggested to Marsh the improprioty of
so many members OF his family being
employed at the institution, aud sLort-
ly after two Of them retired. He had
paid tho visit on account Of tho rumors
of its inismanagement, but had no rec
objection that any definite charge had
been brought to his ntsoution. Cover.
nor Butler then read long commuui-
cation TO Ex-Governor Rice, datad in
1867. from the State Board of Chari.
ties, setting forth all these charges,
and asking him 10 interpose. Ex.Gov.
ernor Rice did not remember that he
had appointed SAuborn inspector of the
almshouse. Governor Butler read n
letter fiom Sanborn. declining to take
such appointment il certain mombers
were retained on tho Board. Rico then
said doubtless this record was correct.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10

At Salidn, Colorado, last Friday, n
couple Of drunken miners raised dis
turbancc. City Marshal Baxter Sting
ley attempted to arrest thom, when one
Of them, named Evans, started for the
Marshal with n knife, when the latter
shot and killed hun. The other miner,
Thomas Ninumcycr, then shot Mar
shnl Stingley, Deputy Marshal J. II.
Bathurst, md man named Thomas ID.
Yannon, after which he started for tho
mountains with n party OF citizens in
pursuit. Before he was captured Ninu-
meyer shot and killed William IL.
Brown, ono OF his pursuers. At the
present writing the dead are: Brown,
Evans and Ynnnon. Deputy Marshal
Bathurst and Marshal Stinglcy are in n
critical condition.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10

Last Winter Congress appropriated
Sl,OOO,GO0 for repairing four old moni-
tors. Secretary Chandler divided the
Gum into four equal parts, and awarded
contracts to John Roach, OF Chester,
Wm. Crump, of Philadelphia, tho Hol-
lingsworths, Of Wilmington, and Socor,
OF San Francisco, to make the neces-
sary repairs. These men wero the fnv-
ored contractors under the reign Of
Robson. 1t is said tho money first Hp.
propriated will DO inadequate, and that
5000, 900 moro will be required.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10

Advices from Mexican headquarters
nt OposurA Of May 2sth, are as follows:
Couricrs arrived bringing tho alarm.
ing intelligence that Indians appeared
in force near the litlle town of Macori
on Thursday last Tho authorities
there have asked for Teintorcenenls, as
they are afraid OF being attacked at any
moment. Only thirty soldiers. State
troops, under Lieutenant Jesus Maria
uoreno, hro stationed there at present.
When The courier left, tho Indiana
were killing cattle within GOO yards OF
town. Tho Indians aro nearly all dis
mounted. AMI have evidently fed from
the Siorra Mhdrcs TO cscnps Crook. No
news has been received from Crook
Had there been an engagement IL would
be known here. az Col. Bapdola, com.
iuaBdiuH, has sent scouts rsconuoitcr.
lug tho Sierra Madros. Rcinfocosmonts
have been sont to MncOri, and ncws IL
hourly expected.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10

Patrick Conner, 1G years old, was ter
ribly torn by mad elephant belonging
to Forcpaugh's show, at Boston the
other day. The boy was carrying hay
into tho elephants quarters when ono
OF tho brutes snotohod him from tho
ground and for moment swung him
screaming in tho mir. Tho trunk of tho
enraged beast was twined about tho
boys waist. ond with final twirl tho
lad was hurled to the ground. The ell
ophnnt then attempted 10 goro and
tromplc upon him. before tho attend
nnts could prevent it. with the stroke Of
one tusk the animal tore open the boys
body. As tho brute was about to finish
his work by stepping upon his victim,
tho blows Of poles, hooks and clubs
distracted bis attention long enough TO
allow tho men to pull tho unconscious
boy beyond tho animals reach.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1883-06-10

Tho will Of Thomas Sullivan, who
died at Salt Lake May 2lst. has been
filed for probate. Tho estate consists of
real estate in San Francisco worth $780,
600. and half interest in the firm of
Sullivan & Co., cloak makers. Half OF
the property was left to Elizabeth Sui
livap, widow Of tho deceased, and the
rest to the children, OF whom deceased
was the father Of two. The will pro.
vides that thcrc shall DO deposited for
each, $4,000, to be available whom the
children reach their majority. The
widow Is appointed oxeoutiix.