, 1884-04-26


an old-time newspaper man and one Of the
bestprinters on the coast, handles the Mule.
People go madly on building combust-
ible structures with no thought Of any
preparation to protect property. Tacoma,
ColiaX, Yakima and a half dozen other
places have gone through fiery eXper
ience during the past month, and our citi
zens take no warning. We cannot hope
to escape much longer, and when it comes,
beware, beware.
The Carter Brothers are not confined to-
their large blacksmithing establishment
on the corner OF Mill and Main streets.
Recently they rented Rue's machine shop
on the little island, where they are doing
the wood work necessary FOR their busi-
ness. The firm is good one and their
business is so large that it became ncces-
sary for them to find additional quarters.
Baxter & Lee are turning out some Of
the best sign work ever exhibited in this
upper country. Lee is an expert paint
splasher that has few equals and no su-
periors on the coast. The boys are now
engaged on a sign Of their own that is the
best piece Of work that was ever exhibited
in this city.
We learn that Mr.. William Daughty has
commenced an action against the North
ern Pacific Railroad to recover quite a
large amount for the killing Of stock. lie
has employed L. st. Julien Cox, OF this
city, as his lawyer, and the result will be
watched with considerable interest, as
there are many grievances Of the kind in
this neck o. the woods.
A number Of our merchants are keep
ing in stock sugar cured hams from the
packing house Of Jas. T.. Booge & Co.,
Sioux City, Iowa, and the brand is the
best ever offered in this market. The
ham is well put up, firm and juicy, and
fine flavor. We would recommend the
article to houscEccpers.
Morgan a Bunce have just received by
express and opened this morning line Of
ladies' collars, collarcttes and fichus Of
latest spring styles, which are really the
most elegant goods ever offered in this
market. The ladies' will find these cio-
giant colllrs offered at prices that will
prove entirely satisfactory.
DR.. Tiernan, one Of the mcoporators Of
the Thompson Falls and Cuur d'Al?nc
railway, Is IN the city and says work on
the road will begin as soon as the snow IL
gone. The road will pay handsomely in
| transporting lumber to market, and the
business Of the mining country will he
windfall.- Thompson Fall, inter.
! Charley Mcrrman has a new cook on
deck who knows how to get up meal
| that never fails TO touch the right spot.
"Butch" is the poctical appcllllion br-
/ slowed upon the knight o'tho skillet, and
, having had years Of experience over the
cooking stove he is capable Of turning out
odibles that are good to partakc Of.
The contract for the cSravating AMI
stone work for the bascm"nt Of the brick
| building to be erected on Howard street,
| between Riverside avenue and Main
street, was lot to l. T. Bemham on We'd
nesday last. The work will he pushed
| with the usual energy that chamcterizes
Mr.. BcnhaHIs contracts. The contract for
the completi6p Of the building will be lot
within shorBtimc
F. NJ. Thompson has a very convenient
carpenter shop in the basement under
Kaufman's real estate Office, on Howard
street. He has just added q handy piece
Of machinery in the shape OF combination
| gig saw, turning lathe, tOnguc,and groov-
er, which is very convenient in turning
out work. Mr.. Thompson has taken in a
partner named Smith, and the boys find
enough to do to keep them busy.
We are informed that II. w. Rue and
several other parties made an effort to
reach the Big Bend country ria the Spo-
kane river this week, an excrtiOn sur
rounded with more dinidul:y than a per-
son would imagine. Th3y started from
below the falls in a boa, ,lJut the rapids to
the west knocked travelling by fluid into a
cooked hat, and the boys concluded to
take back tracks apd try land navigation.
The dOnjon in which our officers store
away captivas is a glorious old affair.
Tuesday night a drunk, ambitious for
Sullivan honors, was slammed into the
edifce and the doors locked. In an hour
or two the prisoner getting dry walked
down town, swallowed docogt!on, and
leisurely strUllod back to his quarters,
where he remained until breakfast was
served up. THAT is the kind Of Jail Spo-
kane has.
Morgan & Bunce have now on exhibit
ton an elegant line Of summer silks,
cheaper than ever offered west Of the
Rocky mountains. These silks are Of the
most elegant patterns, finest textures and
lovely shaues. They arc tho latest spring
styles and came direct from the east,
where they were carefully selected os-
pecially for this trade. This firm will
take pleasure in showing you these silks
or any other goods.
Henry French has just put up one Of
the most exquisite soda fountains that can
be found on the coast outside OF San Fran
cisco. The fountain is mottled marble
and occupies the centre Of his confection-
cry establishment. All OF the latest I'M
provements are attached, and altogether
is beautiful piece Of workmanship. The
fountain cost something over 81 300, and
we nope Mr. fTench VIII realize hanu-
somely from the Investment.
We direct attentionto the new card Of
Forster & Booge in another column. The
gentlemen have just'settled in their new
Office near the corner OF Riverside avenue,
on Howard street, aud have already made
their presence felt in real estate circles.
They are carrying a fine list Of property, be-
sides representing the best insurance COM
panies in existence. Bo:h members OF the
firm are accommodating, pleasant gentle
men, and deserve the large business that
they are enjoying.
Messrs. McClennan & Adams have
taken hold Of and completely renovated
and overhauled tho Spokane Brewery,
south Of Cannon's saw IN Il, this spring,