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, 1884-03-08

Several Of the gentlemen interest
ed in the organization OF Douglas
county arrived late Friday night.
We only have room for the follow
ing report Of the organization:
Col. II. A. Myers, Capt. ]. w.
Adams and Mr.. p. M. Corbaley, who
were appointed Commissioners for
the new county of Douglas in the
Big Bend country, met at Okanogan,
the county seat, in pursuance Of the
act of the legislature creating the
county. The Board met Feb. 28th,
but Mr.. COrbaley being absent, it
adjourned until the following day,
when they met and proceeded to
transact the business of perfecting
the county organization, all the
members Of the Board being pres
ent. Col. Myers was elected chair
man of the board, and Mr.. II. L.
Burgoyne was appointed clerk pro
tenn. The following appointments
were made:
County Auditor, H. L. Burgoyne.
Treasurer, Peter Bracken.
Sheriff, A. PierpOnt.
Probate Judge, Walter Mann.
Assessor, - Paterson.
County Attorney, - Holiday.
Sheep Commissioner, Lester Pop
pie.
Justices OF the Peace-Eastern
Precinct, d. Urquhart. Western
Precinct, - Tichneil.
The county was divided for the
present into two Justice precincts,
the eastern and western.
After the transaction Of some
further business the board ad-
journed.
After the adjournment Of the
board, a mass meeting Of citizens of
the county was called at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Mann. Col. Myers
was called to the chair, and Mr..
BurgOyne elected secretary of the
meeting. Capt. Bracken moved a
vote of thanks to Capt. J. w. Adams
for the ability and zeal he had dis
played in laboring for the interests
of Douglas county at the last session
of the legislature at Olympia. Sec
onded by Major Kimball, and car
ried UNANIMOUSLY. Capt. Adams
in an interesting and elO-
quent address, stating the manner
in which he had fulfilled the trust
repOsed in him by the citizens OF the
county, and congratulated his col
leagues and the people of the county
upon the successful organization Of
the finest agricultural county in the
Territory. Capt. Adams closed his
by strong and earnest ap-
peal for the adoption of the herd
law at the coming election in No.
vember. Addresses were made by
Col. Myers, Mr.. Corbaley, Capt.
Bracken, Mr.. Burgoyne, Major Kim
ball and others. The greatest enthu-
siasm was manifested, and lively
interest displayed in the future pros
perity Of the new county. An en-
tire unanimity of feeling prevailed,
and the determination Of each and
every one present to do all in his
power to further the interests of the
county was expressed in the strong
est terms. Capt. Bracken seemed
particularly happy at the prospect of
Il speedy development OF what he
termed "the best land that ever laid
out of doors"
, 1884-03-08

1t is hardly necessary to call atten-
tiOn to the new tOwnsite Of Chewe-
lah, just put on the market, as the
prOprietOrs come out with flaming
OF the fact that lots
are now for sale. Chewelah Is one
of the finest townsites in the North
west, and is bound to be not only
the leading town, but the county
seat Of Stevens county in a short
time. 1t Is located in the heart Of a
magnificent agricultural and mining
region that is rapidly filling up. It
is one Of the best investments that
has been yet offered to speculators,
and the fact that lots are selling
shows that those acquainted
with the surroundings have conf
dence in the place.
, 1884-03-08

the force Of. My colleague II b, Col.
Myers, is the advance guard anf to-day
stands before you as the represeI' alive Of
thousands about to become cl"zens OF
Douglas county. This host Of sellers on
ly await the word Of command, aid when
Capt. Jack, General Emigrant Agent OF
the Northern Pacific road, ISSUES the or
der along the line, Forward ~ thew will
come in train loads, and in few short
months family will be occupying every
arabic guarter-section Of land on this
beautiful prairie. With the afgent Of
these settlers the day OF boundle,s stock
range Is gone, and the hundreds a wheat
fields which will soon dot this bioad ex-
panse Of range would necessitie lust
what the herd law will require, stock
and grain to be separated. WAbelieye,
apd we are honest in our opinion, That the
stock can be fenced at hundreds q thou
sands of dollars less than can be the grain
fields which within the next Year will
cover the surface OF our fair coufIrv.
To you, my fellow commissioners,
would say, the legislature has placed a
commission in our hands and iufposed a
trust on us. The future prosnfrity Of
Douglas county in great mi nre de-
pends OH how Well we execute IA trust.
II devolves on us to perfect fhs county
organization, and as that organization Is
the foundation Of our county, Z should
be founded on the rock, and the corner
stone, Economy, supported by honesty
and integrity, should be laid in The bot
tom, and with this foundation firmly laid,
the permanency and success Of our strt G.
ture is assured, and we can all join hands
and build thereon the grandest agricul-
tural county in this great Territory, and
one to which we can point with pride as
the model county, not only in agricultural
resources, population and wealth. which
are bound to follow, but as the model
county in the administration Of ID county
affairs, and one whose name is synony-
nous with economy and integrity in the
management Of the public business.
, 1884-03-08

We see an article in the Walla
Walla Union stating that a bill is
pending before Congress for the in
corporation Of the Spokane Falls and
C9ur d'Alene railroad, the prOvis-
ions Of the bill calling for the con-
struction, equipment and manage
ment Of line Of road from this city
into the mines, including the navf-
CATION by steamboat Of the lake and
navigable rivers, and providing for
tfe construction Of telegraph lines
and necessary branch roads, with A.
N. Cannon. ]. J.. Browne and d. f.
Weed, Of this city, A. L. Davis, Of
New York, and II. J.. Cummings, of
Washington, d. G., as incorporators.
We have no further report up to
present writing but the item IA Of
, 1884-03-08


THE annual city election will be
held, as can be seen by proclamation,
on Tuesday, the first day Of April,
date we may causually remark,
that implies q joke on somebody.
According to an act of the City
Council the City has been cut up in
to four wards, and in order to set
the machinery of government in
correct running order under the new
dispensation two Councilmen will be
elected this spring, one for the long
term, two years, and one for the
short term, one year. After this
year one Councilman will be elected
every year. Besides the Council
there will be Mayor, Marshal, Clerk
Treasurer, City Atty. The following
are the boundaries of the wards: First
Ward-All Of the city lying east of
Howard street and south of Railroad
avenue. Second Ward-All Of the
city lying north Of Riverside ave-
nue. and east of Howard street.
Third Ward-All of the city lying
west of Howard street and north OF
Riverside Avenue. Forth Ward
All Of the city lying south of River
side Avenue and west OF Howard
street. As rule great deal more
attention is given to the election of
local officers, and more interest CEN
ters on the result of the vote, than
on the occasion of a general election.
Personal ennlities and personal am
tiles cut an important figure in
these contests, wherefore the ex-
-citement. Party lines are lost in
the midst Of local feeling, unless it
is a very large city, and while the
-'best man" Is not always the Lucky
one, yet victory generally perches
upon the banner of him for whom
friends 10 the hardest work. So far
we have heard little or nothing in
regard to the approaching struggle,
but the calm may indicate the ap-
preaching storm. The only point
that arises paramount above all Others
is that good, true men be chosen for
the several offices. We want pro-
gressive, active men in the Council,
who are identified with the city by
property interests and who have the
good of the city at heart. During
the next twelve months matters OF
grave importance will come before
that body to be acted upon, in which
a mistake might prove fatal. The
Council will be called upon to act In
many cases when the keenest judg-
ment will be necessary. Spokane
Falls is no longer a country village
but sturdy city, and as such local
government becomes grave respOn-
sibility. Our present Council is
pOmnOspd of raDrpSentatiVa pitizans
headed by a Mayor who has always
been identified with every move-
ment looking toward the improve
ment of the place. He has presided
over the deliberations of the body
with dignity and Judgment. II
would not hurt our feelings to see
the same men reelected, and II a
change is made let the choice fall
upon others just as worthy to watch
over the destinies Of our city.
, 1884-03-08
Application to Purchase
Timber Land.
Lafayette A. Kennedy.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Spokane Falls, W. T., Dec. %, 1884
NOTICE Is hereby given In accordance with
~ the provisions OF the act of June 8, 1873,
that Lafayette A. Kennedy, Of spokane
county, W. T, has made application to pur-
chase the seL neL, and neL sell OF section
II in Township 20 North, Range n East, VIII.
Mer., said party alleging that the above men
toned tract is chiefly valuable for the timber
thereon. Proof in support OF said allegations
will be made before U. s. Land ONCE at Spok-
ane Falls, W. T., on March p, 1884, 10 a. m.
Any person claiming adverse rights 10 said
tract Is hereby required TO file notice Of the
same in this office on or before March q, 1884,
at 10 a. m.
A j. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register
, 1884-03-08
Application 10 Purchase Timber
Land.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
MI ~. LEnlI. w II L..L 90 lllL

Spokane Falls, W. T., Feb. 2S, 1884,
NOTICE is hereby given In accordance
N with the provisions Of the act OF June 3,
1873, that John II. klOppenburg, Of spokane
county, W. T., has made application to pur-
chase the Lots one a. two (2,) Of section L.
tip q n range - east W. NJ. said party alleging
that the above mentioned tract Is chiefly val
uabhe for the timber thereon. Proof in sup
port Of said allegations will be made before
the Register and Receiver Of the u. s. Land
ONCE, at spokane Falls, Washington Terri
tory, on May 10, 1881, 10 u. IN.
Any person claiming adverse rights to said
tract Is hereby required to fle notice Of the
same in this office on or before May 10. 1884
q j. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register
, 1884-03-08
NOTICE.
To PURCHASE TIMBEI
LAND.


D. u. oHtTWOOus
LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS, W. T.,
December 81, 1884.
NOTICE Is hereby given in accordance with
IN the provisions OF the act Of June 3, 1873,
that J. d. Sherwood, Of spokane Co, W. T..
has made application to purchase the sw 4
section p, township % north, range a east,
W. NJ, 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 the Register or the Receiver Of
the Land ONCE Mt Spokane Falls, W. 7,
on April /. 1884, at lP.M.
Any person claiming adverse rights to said
tract Is hereby required to tileN notice Of the
same in this office on or before April l
1884, J. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1884-03-08
Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT SPOKANE FALLS, W. T. /
February 20, 1884, ]
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
TO make hhal proof in support OF his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
U. S. Land once at Spokane Falls, W. T., on
April Sd at 10 a. m, 1884, viz ]. f. McElroy
who made Homestead Entry, No. S25i, foI
the ny, ne% and swl{, nek, sec 70, 7 25 n OF
RE, Ew NJ.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
tion Of said land viz: o. II. Clements, John
Caughey, ChRs. II. Dow and Paul Qunsnell.
]. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1884-03-08
Administration Notice.


Estate Of Warren Clark deceased.
NOTICE Is hereby given by the undersigned
~ administrator Of the above named estate,
to the creditors Of and all persons having
claims against said deceased, 10 exhibit the
same, with the necessary vouchers, within
one year from the date OF the publication OF
this notice, to the undersigned Rt spokane
Falls, W. 7. And all persons knowing them
selves indebted 10 tho said estate to call and
settle the same without delay.
JOSEPH HERSNER, Administrator.
Spokane Falls. W, T., Feb. IS, 1884.
, 1884-03-08
Application to Purchase Timber
Land.
UNITED STATES LAxD OFFICE,

UNITED STATES LANDOFFTcE,
Spokane Falls, W. T, Dec. Is, 1888.
NOTICE is hereby given In accordance with
N the provisions OF the act OF June 3, 1873,
that William PrOsser, Of Spokane county, w.
T., has made application 10 purchase the sel4
Of nwL and nel4 OF swlI section 32, Township
"A North Range 42 East, viii. Mer., said party
alleging that the above mentioned tract Is
chiefly valuable for the timber thereon.
made before U. s. Land Office, at spokane
Falls, W. T., on March 10, 1854. 10 n. 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 10, 1881,
10 a. m.
n j. NJ ARMSTRONG, Register
, 1884-03-08
THE Board Of Trade meets this

THE Board Of Trade meets this
evening to take up matter that Is
of the most vital Importance, not
only to the people of Spokane Falls
but to every resident Of Eastern
Washington. They are forced into
taking position antagOnistic to the
Northern Pacific railroad by an ac-
tiOn on the part, of that Oppressive
monopoly that stands out unparal-
leled In the history of railroads, and
puts to the blush even the corporate
octopus thatthas for years been suck
ing the life blood of California. Sc
curing the sympathy, aid and en-
couragement Of the people Of Wash
tngtOn, the company displays its
gratitude by a blow aimed at the
growing towns Of the northwest,
which, II it does not permanently
disable, at least places upon them
burden exceedingly gauling to bear
and one that will throw a shadow
over the present prosperity. Like
the Old Man Of the Sea, the country
without glimmer of hope staggers
under the load with the danger of
being finally thrOttled. We refer to
the new schedule Of freight rates
emanating from John Muir, which
puts Eastern Washington under
tribute to Portland. According to
the new mandate the towns along
the road are charged rates from Chi
cagO equal to the same rate to Port
land, with the addition Of the local
tariff between this place and that
city. 1t increases the freight on
every article imported from 50 to $50
per cent. 1t is the most damnable
outrage ever perpetrated, and strikes
directly at the consumer, class
that is always the sufferer through
the Vaccinations of great common
carriers. The object is not so much
the gain 10 be secured by transfer
ring goods from east to west, as it is
to bolster up Portland. In fact the
chief instigatOr Of the new freight
rates, John Muir, stated in this city
that the railroad had been instru-
mental in tearing down Portland,
and was compelled to do something
to aid in rejuvenating that city. Tie
announcement of the new tariff was
the last act of Muir's official ca. eer.
1t is preposterous to lay the sins of a
gigantic corporation on the shoulders
Of one man, yet if he was instru-
mental in forcing this oppression up
on the people his name should be
held up to the derision and igno-
miny that such a proceeding merits.
While the combined action of the
people may be fruitless, yet it may
possibly, with the aid Of eastern
and manufacturers deeply
interested in the future trade of this
section, have the effect of awaken
ing some spirit of justice in the
breasts Of our national Legislators,
deaf as they have hitherto been to
the appeals Of the much abused pub
lie, and cause them to take a course
that will bring upon this and other
corporations welding their powers
to the great injury of the rank and
file Of the population a sudden and
terrific vengeance. Let there be a
full turn out and an expression of
sentiment. 1t may be ilnpOtent in
correcting the existing wrong, but it
will show the officials of the road
just where the people stand.
, 1884-03-08
NOTICE.

Information having reached me that some
party, or parties, have Organized and lo-
Gated atOwn site on, or near, the first crossing
OF the Coeur d'Alene river above the Mission
Idaho. Notice Is hereby given 70 all con-
passers. That lots bought from such parties
are without title and are worthless. The same
has been duly settled and improved by the
menia o. the law. MIRA MARY MABBUs.
, 1884-03-08
Proposals for Work.

NOTICE Is hereby given that sealed pro-
N posals Will be received at the Ofiice OF 3.
c. Hyde, In spokane Falls, W. T., up TO p
ing TO the depth OF four inches, from 10 to 800
acres OF land in section s, township q, range
80. The bidder must give good security that
tho work will be doae In accordance with
contract DIN. HYDE,
, 1884-03-08
Application to purchase
Timber land.
Harry Bane.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFIcE,l
Spokane Falls, Dec. "a, 1883.
NOTICE Ia hereby given In accordance with
IN the provisions Of the act OF June 8, 1873,
that Harry Bane, Of Spokane county, W. T.,
has made application to purchase the nek,
section %, Township % North, Range IS East,
viii. Mer., said party alleging that the above
mentioned tract Is chIeny valuable for the
timber thereon. Proof in support OF said al
legations will be made before U. S. Land Of
fce, at Spokane Falls, W. T., on March "a,
1884
Any person claiming adverse rights to said
tract Is hereby required to file notice OF the
anne in this office on or before March "A, 1884.
50 J. NJ. ARMSTRONG, Register.
, 1884-03-08
HAAsE & REIss,
Contractors and Builders.

Dlans and specification furnished on short
il notice. Cabinet work a speciality, How
aTtstreet near railroad, Spokane Feilss
, 1884-03-08
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
half mile southeast Of Spokane Falls,
w. T. j. j. STAGE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-26

Tie Seneca Tribune has the following
good advice for the restless agriculturist
who is discouraged on account OF the
low price Of grain and live stock:
In these times. when corn and oats
are down 10 10 and IS cents and Fat hogs
sell at S3.25 aud $40 there is too much
disposition to sell the farm and pull out
for pastures new. This is a mistake.
II is worse than mistake. 1t is posi-
lively wrong. a rolling stone gathers
no moss" A rowing farmer seldom
thriyes. OF al times these are the DAYS
when the Kansas farmer should hang
ON 10 bis farm atall hazards. We could
easily iill the Tribune with instances of
men who are failures in life because
they lacked the sand" to hang on.
There is n time for everything accord
ing TO solomon. When farm produce
and farm stock are down to the bed
rock of values and lands begin To de-
prCciate In the market is the time To
hang on 20 yOur farms. Never sell or
offer To sell real estate when prices are
tumbling. Solomon has the reputation
Of being a wise man in his day and
generation. but lie never owned farm
in Nemaha county, Kas.; If he had he
would have written among his pro-
verbs, Tile Nemaha county farmer
who hangs OF to his farm will live hap
PLY an q e rieh.'
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-26

Honor replied, 4 nave acqu red a.
school the fnFOfnatIJu hat there were bat
three kingdoms In nasure-;hs animal,
mineral. and vOretable kingdoms Now
turtle l. scarcely q mineral. and who
will dare 10 call him vegetablri II not q
vegetable nsr n IN n raj, what is BET Soma
OF tire crowd laughed on my sids this
time, b1s the Gaze w NJ against ms for all
tha:. Ills happened GbOus . cen years
ago.
IL los. my case, bui awakened Interest
In tue pub &c. On The following day the
Herald gsvsu, aw ~ -egr -..- s-rt-
ing q convention Of all the animals IN
Union Square. with myself a. chairman
suppose q million OF people req it.
The sccie:y gradually ma le its way
inio public confidence, AMI is now recog.
niEsd as Indispensable. IL Il entirely self.
su~taining. aud though its annual ex-
pens - amount to SsO.0JJ, IL owes nobody
q dollar, and I have in my possession wills
BEG zen hing half a million OF dollars to
the society. p. om nothing il has become
power Tor good, ami has spread itself
over thir y-eig . $ a'es aud Territories,
having the same laws for the protection Of
animals I was the IN ans OF having
enacted in New York eighteen years
ago.o
ado you oppose vivisec.ionG'
"Of cOurse-all the talk about its being
necessary Is nonsense. Look q. that
cock; take out the works and break a cog
OF tie wheel. The click stops. In the
same way an anima', tied down to a table
and op srated on with knife, is in an alb
normal condition and does not answer
scientific inquiry any moe than the clock
tells tie hour.
IL only wish to see the remaining States
and Territories CONS into our hu name
coHfedvracy. AMI l shall feel that my life
has not been lived IN vain.o
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-26
HENRY BERGH'S STORY.
THE CAREER OF A PalANTHaoPsr.
How the lea 81 society For the Proven.
tioa OF Cruelty TO AMI
mails Was First suS-
gesteS.


Among thS many y vminrn. mon from
other CT les who have visited Phila lelphia
during the last lew days IL Henry Bergh,
Irusid IA and II ud.r OF he nm1us s. r.
Z. A., ~ opping at the LAFAYETTE Ho-
tel, where Le yes erdty accorded an inter-
view 10 repre- 'entarive tn Pres.
While there are many who taink that
NJ. Der III, zeal Tor the Advancement OF
tho heories W iich it has BEEN The aim
o. his life 10 see p ac'ically enforced has
at i'm = lie him beyon The bounds OF dis
c elton, tina he is only carryIu, out the
die es oi kini AMI g.. NJ heart Their.
can be- mons % deny Tue great hum1ni-
In ian IS tall, sligh, AMI was care ully
well-dressed in the Eagli,h style o. n ark
double-breas ell 70 k coat, dark trous,
aud hi h-,rOwned silk hq'. Ills lace is
exp ssive of great k n lness combined
witt grrat melancholy. an expression
deepen by the lin brown hair, brush. q
straigh. across his fOre.tsal anl tue
dropping mas ache. The folds OF his L!ac!s
'atin scarf were HID together by a gold
Scari-pin representing be Tea OF an AMI.
mal which owes him an everlasting deb.
, gratitude-the horse.
"ln TIE hrst place." said Mr.. Bergh,
'miling rather sadly, II DONE suppose ]
vi would h ivs un er AIKEN his work un
'cs' fate hat cursed me with a very sensi-
i've ma ure, easily moved at the spectacle
u cruelty Or injus.ice. was at st. Pe.
.ersburg, where MIR than tw.nty wears
ago heI the po .iti N o, ,ecrosary Of Lee
CATION, that tue idea o. a socir Tor the
prOte, ton % ths brute cfeVure first &C.
Cured 10 me. In ~. Petersburg tue d -iv rs
If q n IA hi h..
coaches ase called, III qu.utly fl.I.,d
thsir horses i'm tie most shameful manner.
Ia MOO her q y are the coachmon and
Zoo men % the diplo IA ic corps 50 gor-
grousiy a-tirci. us-d - IKE pleas ire
Ia driving out 10 tdr ear ngs OF our m MIS-
ter Ci-sils VI. Cav, AMI in.t.u .,ins the
driv r 20 take u IA side : reefs. When
ever saw a drosSi Il iver abusing his
lorsc l made our cuachmnn rate hum
S"undly, aud h col .In. an 1 n. sight Of
- mucu gold l"c o.teu Lrousht The man
To Us knee ~ ] npptoSy or his m =.
cinduc. knew l.e Ru, / VA q ive.nmen.
cOali no o. =, to- .a, 1 dad. Encpu
aged by my success 1 una &c uD ny mi al
that hen cam, home 1 would p.o ,ecuts
ihnse Who erseCu'rd poor dumb iruyes.
and would Try 10 compel ist,ce To the
lower animal, from whom man derives
two'thi' d OF the beneti he euj VS."
But Il this re1 ly ~, II d. Barsup'
rs nOtf Let man Look at his boots,
his clothes. Where did the wool, the
leather, or ev,n the h rn bl tons or ivory
shirts ud' 'On' lromf Il there any civil.
ration where he horse is nor
but to continue. whenI unal,y came
home l began ths WORK have Undertaken
TO do. at once iote 20 number Of
promn mt citizens Of Now York. Thl
notice On > cln aimed three lines: