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, 1884-04-05

For some time the family Of +. j.
Webster, living in the eastern part
Of tn e city, have been annoyed by an
aninAal resembling the common rat.
-btt fO6r times as large, that had
takgh up quarters in the woodshed.
M w. could never get a glimpse Of
the intruder, but during the day the
animal would glide about with i'm
pertinent freedom. Mrs. Webster
concluded that she would endeavOr
to put a termination to the career Of
the unpleasant marauder, and with
that object in view had her husband
teach her how to load and handle II
breech-loading gun in the house,
Last Monday Mrs. Webster stepped
into the wOOdshed for the purpose Of
procuring kindling-wOod, and at
tempted to pick up II large board.
On raising it the nest Of the rat was
disclosed, and the "varmint," OBJ
jecting to the intrusion, rushed out
at the lady. The attack frightened
Mrs. w. half out Of her wits, but aft
er recovering from the first shock,
she concluded that life had lost con-
siderable of its charms with such an
unsocial neighbor, and decided TO
act as executioner ut once. Loading
the gun she proceeded to the wood
shed and fred shot at the place she
thought the nest was located and
Immediately flew into the house and
locked the door. Some time after
she summoned courage to take an
other peep into the shed, when she
saw the rat crawling up on the wood
pile as though wounded. She again
had resource to the gun and the next
shot finished the rat. For lady who
had never fired a gun, the deed was
very courageous one, and Mrs.
Webster deserves a great deal Of
praise, not only for her marksman-
ship but for her cool and plucky
method of carrying out her plans
and Kidding the establishment Of IL
disagreeable and really dangerous
animal.
, 1884-04-05

]. h. Sargent to II. Brook lot in blk 80, r
Il. addition. Price, SSO0
@. W. Olell TO II. WetZ, two lots In OkanO-
gan. Price, SjOl.
n. Z. Reeves to VIM Pettcf, lOt-O feet on
Sp'Hguo. Price, slh0.
j. W. Oa<cs Ia Il. Norman, ln'--7TN7l corner
Spraguc and MIL streets Price 3l,Wh D.,
T.. u. Hide % A. Keats, lot 20, blk % ll1ver-
males addition. Pric" 500
Frank FCller to G.. w. Oinll, lO'-lONiI feet o !
Spmgur street. = ic', $50.
J. :. Brown 10 Mr.. Wright, lp' Z, blk 10, II Nv
e.m rlr's addition. Pr 60, $50
tirun' WulvcrtOn tn Geo My"rs, loi 2, DIX IT,
IIavprmal ~ addition. Price, 500.
J. NJ. N0slcr 20 VIM petic', 40 fag' ffrip2 on
Spragur stree D.; so h1rS. Price, : 3, 100.
S. Heath to--snulh hf blk Is Hcata's
second addition. SHO.
Chus Carson to WIN pet"t, lot co n front on
Front street. Price, S'f01.
A. W. Ollis 70 II. W. Montgomery, lots 3 nnd
I, In Block & oils addition. Price, s a0
Ma0rc & Gutter TO Grant Wulvnr'rn, To. 10,
blk u, spokane Fails Price, 700.
A. W. Oils 10 S. Douglas, lp' 10, blk T. Slol.
Dr. Who'hnm tn Mr. Royce, lO. 8, blk -, Spo-
kana Falls. lricJ, 9'JOL
Mr. Ilasey to g. IioughtOn, To- s, blk 81, i. Il.
addition. Prico, 800,
s. Heath to Rev. E1n-h1w, south III b!k 20
Hrafh's second uddiiion. Price, a0l
Mr.. Ffmnce 70 - Cox. TWO lots In Frances
subdivision to Okluogan. 400.
A. W. Oils 20 NJ. e.. Diclsin~, lots and Q, bl;
4, Oils addition. Price, %.
Walter FraRce 10 George II. Pinnry, lot 4, BLK
Is, r. r. addition.
, 1884-04-05
Communicated.


SPOKANE FALLS, April 3, 1854.
EDITOR REVIEW Il wish To say a few
words, through your paper, to the people
Of Spokane Falls, in regard to a matter
which annoys me and ought to annoy any
public spirited person and everyone who
has the welfare Of this town at heart. It
is this: People living here, having all
their interests here, making all their
money here, are in the habit Oi sending
of for all their family dry goods, either to
Portland or New York. We all feel glId
when we see nice stores opening, and we
ought to patronize them, and anything we
want which they do not have, they would
order for us but they cannot compete
with New York prices. We do not ex-
pect it. am willing for them to make a
profit of me. My motto is, alive and
let live" This has become Il custom which
seems hard to break up, although it is no
longer necessary, since some Of our stores
have better and finer line Of goods than
can be found in POrilInd. This l know.
And, anyway, would wear sack -ulotb
before l would send TO Por Land for silk
at the same price. use Echo Roller
Mills flour, ana like it. / would like it il
it had no other merit than that 1t is made
here. The merchants Of this Dllce can
| furnish us with the best OF everything, by
! giving them time TO send east, but not at
eastern prices, at the present freight rates.
| II we have house to rent, u lot or any
thing to sell, we ask the highest price go
| ing, vet We stare and complain at others
Al q
, 1884-04-05

Next week the PhOsa McAllister
troupe open at joys Opera House
for Il brief season, giving as the ini-
tiatory performance Monday even
ing a" Ingomar, the Barbarian" This
company is very highly spoken of
by the press, and is sald to be one Of
the strongest dramatic combinations
on the road. While the city is rather
small for IL full week of drama, yet
we are of the opinion that this COM
pany will make a good run. The
opening piece is a strong one and,
judging from the following notice
from the RO, hester Journal, itprOm-
ises to be well played:
The farewell play Of Ingomar, CIV
en- by the McAlliSter company Sat
urday, will be treasured in the men,
Ory Of all who witnessed it, as some
thing outside Of and apart from the
general exhibitions of the drama in
this city. 1t is play full Of beauti-
full pictures from old Greece, alter
mating between the scenes Of Par
thehiu's home in MaSsillia and the
savage mountain lair of IngOmar,
the barbarian, and its plot affords
every opportunity for an actress like
Miss McAllister to display not only
the beauty Of her talents, hut
ahounds in situations where the com.
hined graces Of robe and posture and
classic ideality Of face and form, beaI
an important impression upon tho
audience. Such a role as this artist.
Parthenia makes the average drama
seem very commonplace, and the
part Of IngOmlr, us given by Mr.,
Butler, is equally striking for it,
unique attractions and strength,
The tanning Of her savage CaptOr by
the fair Parthenia and leading him
By silken chains to willing citizen,
ship within the walls Of Massillia
involved the exercise on the part oi
the actress and actor OF the highest
art Of the stage.
A week from next Tuesday even,
ing the Spokane Cornet Band will In
rendered a benefit concert in the
Opera House. We have said very
little in regard to this proposed en-
tertainment during the past two
weeks, holding of so that we might
put it to the public Just at the right
time, so that our citizens would have
no reason for pleading ignorance ~
an excuse for not patronizing the
boys. The benefit will he arranged
with the single aim Of pleasing, ant
we understand that some Of OuI
most talented amateur musician,
and vocalists have volunteered Il
lend their aid in making the affair 1
success. The boys deserve a grant
old benefit. The band is one Of tn,
permanent institutions Of the city
1t commenced on Il modest scale
and was given only brief period t.
live, but the crowd that constituted
the music blowers were made o
tenacious stuff, and they have clunl
to an organization in spite Of al
representations as to an early de
mise. For their pluck and progress
in the art Of producing harmoniou,
noise they are entitled to a libera
patronage on this occasion, and w
hope to see the hall filed as it wa,
never filed before.
We understand that the Operi
House is engaged for another troupe
to appear week after next. Mana
gers Mozart and Joy are determineC
10 give the public the benefit of III,
best companies travelling.
, 1884-04-05
COLFAX,
CoLFAx, March 81, 1884.

COLFAN, March 81, 1854.
Weather is fine.
Farmers are improving the time by do
ing spring blowing.
Small patches OF winters snowy fleece
are yet to be seen decking the northern
hill slopes, and by thawing slowly, keep
good healthy mud-holes below them,
causing the teamster to swear muchly.
Doc. Sutherland, who was burned out
in the recent fire, VIII open up at the old
stand some time this week. He has
moved building to the place and is now
fitting it up.
The postofiice will be moved into the
new addition to the Baldwin Ho Ise this
week. 1t has been pt~tho court house
ever since the fire.
Billy Masterson wfll1ake charge Of the
The'lson House on the lst OF April.
An amateur dramatic club from Palouse
City treated our citizens with the drama,
Under the Laurcls." They had a full
house and played their parts well, but the
audience would like to know why ii was
so long between scenes, as there were few
changes except in the dress Of two Of the
actresses.
The Farmers Association" held pub
lie meeting here on the 18th, and notwith-
standing the fine weather and busy time
with the farmers. il was we'll attended.
A number Of appropriate speeches were
made, and resolutions relative to discrim-
mating freight charges and the opening Of
the canal at the Cascades Of the Column
bia, were passed, and copies sent to Wash
ingiOn, d. G.
Our brass band has organized and sent
off for instruments.
McClane, Wade & Co., bankers, are
putting a second story on their building.
Sexton & Codd have started their log
drive down the Palouse, and expect to
have logs here by the first OF June.
U. n. o.
, 1884-04-05

have The most money invested
in the City of COpur dAlene, Idaho
Ter, Of any citizen Of Spokane Falls.
1 bought early, hence you see at a
glance that my Office is the place to
resort to when you wish to make a
good investment in Coeur d'Alene
City. Mark my word Property
will double in price within the next
60 days. CHAs. A. WEBSTER,
Real Estate and Mining Broker,
Postofiice Building, Main Street.
, 1884-04-05

No old goods that have been moved
all over this coast, hut all new and
fresh. We tell no big stories, but
we do say our goods have been
bought for cash and we will not be
undersold. Call and compare goods
and prices. We have been here
three years and propose to stay.
MORGAN & BUNCE.
, 1884-04-05

We would state to The public that
we are better prepared and can do
finer dental work than any prdcti-
tioners in the city. and at prices to
suit the times. Persons desiring any
work done are invited to call ais our
dental pJrlors in Union Block.
BOwEE x PHTWOOD.
, 1884-04-05
Fruit and Ornamental Trees

OF all the leading kinds. Also Rus
sia Mulberry at the Pleasant View
Nursery at reasonable prices. Also
good garden seeds. One and one
huff mile southeast Of Spokane Falls,
w. r.. J. j. STAGE.
, 1884-04-05

HOmesteaders who made entries
prior to June, 1880, who have not
complied with the laws, as well us
those who have complied, can learn
something of advantage by consult
ing Paul ]. StrObach, Land Agent.
, 1884-04-05

IJ7 acres NJ the best land In the Palouse
country, five miles from Moscow, decided.
Thirteen acres broke, 5 in timothy. Box
house and stable. VIII be sold cheap.
Call on or address d. VIC. Britt, Spokane
Falls, W. r,
, 1884-04-05

Widows, children and other rela-
tives Of deceased Homestead settlers
can learn something to their interest
by calling on Paul J. Strobach, Land
Agent.
, 1884-04-05
NOTICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, [
Sppk me Falls, W. r, Mar II, 1874. +
Complain having been entered NJ this Of
h"H hN william :. Adams against Barney J.
Duu u rly FOR abandoning Homestead entry
No. 1917, du'"d June nm, 1850, upon tho W
qr ~ s 1c Ion {, township twenty-five, north
rang" fpr y-fpur, in spokane county, WASH
ng.un Territory, with vicw to tn" cancrlla-
iIon II aid entry; tho said parties arc here
by summoned TO appear ai this Office on the
.Ofh day pf MAY, 1851, az O'Clock, +. NJ, To-
respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged Abandonment.
INo. T.. WILSON, Receiver.
, 1884-04-05

grading aud leveling Front street, IN spokane
Fails, frum east side % Post street tu the crn-
ter 81 stevens street, VIII be received. lIt
pnsnls must be In scaled envelopes endorse &,
" Proposals for q g ling and leveling fnoitt
street." directed 10 The City Council n ~ia'-
kane Falls and lled with the City CLERK -
or before the aih tlny uf April, A. .. lssl.
Tho proposals must state the price per cub
yarl Tor excavation with the ma 'fu.in hnrl
of 100 feet. The right to reject any and u
bids Is h"rt by reserved. The succ NfIl hi''-
der will be required to give srrahty for ilG
..fluthful performance of his contract. Spcci-
ficatiOns and pruS mate quantities car b
sem nj the Office of tho Cily Engineer.
BY ord of the City Council.
Attest j. y. GlONE3, Mayur-
J. Z NooD, City Clerk
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14
The Depression in Business.

From every part Of the country come
reports Of business depression. Business
was extremely dull during the entire
campaign, but it was reasonably expect
Cd that as soon as the election was over
it would be resumed again, and that trade
would TOW through its accustomed chan
nels IN increased volumes.
This expectation would have been real
lied. doubtless, If there had been no con-
tention with respect to the result Of the
election. Now, however, nOtwithstand-
Ing the fact there seems TO be no reason
10 doubt that Cleveland is elected. there
IS some uneasiness because the Republi-
can managers refuse to concede what the
figures clearly show.
or course. until the question Of the
election Is placed beyond all possibility OF
dispute, the uneasy feeling that Is now
prevailing in the public mind will con-
tinue. People will refuse to attend to
business, and little improvement in the
present condition Of business affairs may
be expected.
Merchants in all the cities say that
while there appears to be plenty OF people
IN the streets, comparatively few Of them
seem disposed to make purchases. Mer-
chants cannot collect what's due them,
and Of course cannot pay what they owe.
The number who find it difficult to meet
their financial engagements is all the
while increasing.
However, the official canvass of the vote
Of New York is very nearly completed,
and there is no reason whatever to doubt
that II will show that the election gave
Cleveland the electoral vote Of New York
By a substantial plurality.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14
The Panama Canal.

Interest in the Panama canal enterprise
* on the increase. Among those capable
Of forming an intelligent conclusion there
is a differ renee of opinion as to whether it
will be a success. There is no doubt that
NJ. de Lesseps is pushing forward the
work with great vigOr, and that ne mas
ample means at his command to meet
present needs.
Among those who do not view the Pan
ana enterprise with favor is Capt James
B. Eads. who constructed the jetties at
the mouth Of the Mississippi river. he
speaks Of the canal in the most disheart-
ening way. If completed it cannot be
used. be saws, BY sailing vessels, and
be meets the argument that the
carving trade Of the world
Will soon be done almost entirely by
steamers BY showing that 20 per cent. Of
the tonnage Of England consists at pres
/ ent OF sailing vessels. Heinsists that this
| proportion Of sailing vessels is not likely
To be reduced to any extent as long as
transportation is so much cheaper by sail
Ing vessels than by steamers.
Capt. Eads says that although the es-
/ timated cost Of the canal IS large the
| actual cost will he three times as large.
The idea that dividends will be paid on
/ the stock ne laughs at. He has visited
the isthmus and feels confident that the
work, If ever completed, viii not be m
isbed in less than % years.
of course. Capt. Eads must he regarded
as prejudiced against the Panama cana
scheme because he has a rival scheme in
his T~ehuantepec shin railway. He says
thar ships will be transported over his
ship railway long before the canal is CON-
uleted and tina it will pay a handsome
dividend to the stockholders. Sixty
wealthy gentlemen have formed a COM
pany 10 build the ship railway, and it is
expected that work on it will begin as
soon as the surveys are completed.
II seems like a great undertaking &c
transport large loaded steamships II,
miles by land. Capt. Eads expects tC
build his railroad with tie view Of trans
porting the largest that now 90 around
Cape Horn.
II would not be surprising if the
Panama canal scheme should become
factor in international politics as soon a;
there is a reasonable prospect that II vii
be a success. 1t viii be Of such vast i'm
portance to the commerce Of the world
that the opposition TO the control Of II by
one country viii become very strong
Already in this country the question o.
the control Of the canal is attracting at
tsutIOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14
The Claims of the Independent he
nuhIiranE.

The question whether the Independent
Ranubiioans should receive recognition
from Mr.. CIeveland's administration 70
~ avtanr Of a Cabinet appointment Is re-
csivfrg a rood deal Of attention. 1t does
not appear that the Independents are
claiming anything. but they viii MAKE d
claim. doubtless. If they think II VIII De
fsvorabIy considered.
II rba Indepeudents intend 70 act Win
the Democratic party in the future, ana
they can make It so appear, it is probable
that auv claim that they may make Tor
--acoruitfon viii not be treated with IN
difference. but if they propose to 90 back
10 the Republican party they are not en-
titled to anything from the Democrats.
Their claim all along has been hat they
are Republicans. 4 that they oppose
Blaine for the good Of their party. They
wanted 10 purify the party and put an
end 70 what they called Blaineism. Their
object. If they are rightly understood, was
70 put the party in a condition to become
stronger than ever.
Assuming that they are rightly under
stood. they are now the political enemies
of the Democratic party, and intend TO do
what they can 10 defeat il IN future cleo
tons.
That being their position, it would hard
II be desirable 10 have Of their leaders
il tie Cabinet. The aim should be 70
have a harmonious Cabinet, not alone as
/ far as personal relations are concerned,
but, also, with respect 10 the general
I policy OF the government.
The Independents have already received
/ their rewards. Their purpose was not 70
elevate the Democratic party 10 power
because they approve its principles, but
10 defeat Blaine. They have accomplish
ed their object and they ought 70 rest con-
tent.
There are a few. doubtless, who viii in
the future act vita the Democratic party,
because they believe in the tariff policy Of
that party. but their number will not be
50 great. perhaps, as 10 entitle them to
Cabinet position.
No doubt they did earnest work during
the campaign, but if the truth could BE-
known it would be found, probably, thai
thev didn't control One-tenth Of the vote;
that they claimed they would. They
talked about 10000 Independents who
would vote for Cleveland in the State o.
New York. It is apparent thatthey were
deceived. Only in the city OF Brooklyn
did the Independents make a strong show
ing. and there are few who DO not believe
that the large vote that Cleveland col
there beyond the usual Democratic ma
jority was almost wholly due to Henry
Ward Beecher.
When Mr.. Beecher lectured in TIE
South a year ago his reception was not
overly warm. His great reputation, how
ever. insured him fair audiences. ID
would have a much more cordial welcome
If he should visit the South now.
It is doubtful if it would be wise 10 put
q Republican in the Cabinet. As We
are 10 have a Democratic administra'
ton. let it be composed wholly Of Demo
Gratis. The Democracy doesn't need Il
20 outside OF its ranks for frst-class men
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14
smhmrhatt Ratlroann.
City and Suburban R'y.

SAVANNAH, Nov. Il, 1854.
ON and after WEDNESDAY, o u, the
" following schedule viii be run on the
Suhurhan line.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14
The Canvass of New York's Vote.

We ought TO have very soon now the re-
suit Of the completed official canvass Of
the vote Of New York. Only five more
counties remain to be heard from. One0f
these is the county of New York, where the
canvass appears TO be progressing rather
slowly. The gains reported for Blaine
iu the dispatches this morning from the
Second Assembly district are the same
that were reported in the dispatches yes
terday morning. They are, however,
given more in detail. They Will be Offset.
as stated in yesterdays dispatches, by
changes that must be made in Cleveland's
favor in other districts in New York city.
1t was generally understood that the
Republicans expected large gains in
Kings county. If that understanding
was correct they were greatly disap-
pointed. The canvass in Kings county
was completed yesterday, and showed
no changes Of importance.
1t will be noticed by the dispatches that
in all the counties in which the canvass
has been completed outside Of New York
CITY Cleveland's net loss was only %
votes, and that his plurality, with the five
counties to hear from, is 1,2j1. He has
plenty Of margin, and there Is no reason
for thinking that it will be materially de-
creased or increased.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14
Making II Easy for Blaine.


An attemptis now being made to create
the impression that Blaine did not want
TO be nominated for President because he
did not think he could be elected. A
Washington special says hat some Of
RIaine's Washington friends think that
he is surprised that the plurality against
MIN is not greater. These friends say
that lie made no effort TO get the nomina-
ton. and that he appeared entirely indii-
fsrant about the matter. This conduct
was so different from MS conduct in 1876
AMI 1850 that IL occasi0ned. they say, a
great deal Of comment.
This SOFT Of talk is all well enough to
take the edge OF BIaine's disappointment,
but Il will be d~ihiculttO make the country
believe il. 1t is true that there was a re-
markablv strong Blaine sentiment among
the Republicans throughout the country,
but II is not probable that the nomination
came TO him ~uusought. He may have
taken pleasure in comparing himself with
Henry Clay. and have fed his ambition on
the thought that he had played too prom
ineut a part IN the politics Of the country
70 be able to reach the Presidency, but it
Is probable that II can he proven that he
made every possible effort to get the nom
nation. When a man gets the Presi-
Dental fever it seldom leaves him while
life lasts.
The remarkable personal anvas that
he made is pretty good evidence that he
had never for a mOEent los; the hope Of
becoming President. 1t Is doubtful II
ever any other Presidential candidate
made such extraordinary efforts for
success.
There can be no reasonable objection TO
anything that Blaine's admirers may do
OF say 10 tighten the disappointment Of
their chief. SO l0rg.as they keep, close to
the truth. In the new order Of things
that viii soon be inaugurated in national
affairs the probabilities are that james G..
Blaine and his d%isappoint~ ents and
SORROWS will be lost sight OF. The pur-
poses and doings Of the successful can
didate VIII occupy the attention Of the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14

jay Gould appears 10 have gotten into
a bad NIX by c0ngratulating Gov. Cleve-
land. even if his object was to cast an
anchor 10 w%indward'' and prevent a cy-
clone in his securities. Even Gail Hamil-
ton now calls him a Wall street shark.
How Republican ingratitude u wiring
his heart.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14

While quite a number Of Republican
manufacturers have threatened 90 reduce
the wages Of their operatives in conse-
quence OF the Democratic triumph, the
LARGEST tea and coffee dealer in Jersey
City has voluntarily increased the wages
OF all his employees 10 per cent. He does
this as his part of the work Of quoting
the nerves Of foolish Republicans and
Meak-kreed Demscrats.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-14

It IS said that there is a number OF old
school Democrats in " Washington. import
ant once. and believing themselves not
less so now, who are coming forth 10
have their share in shaping things. 1t
will not be surprising If they ind that
their help is not needed.