, 1884-01-12


Lewis. He will see you through a con-
test or any complicated land matter II any
one can. II in any difficulties Of any
kind on your government land call on
him on the east side Of Howard street,
near the pOstoilice,
We understand that party from Port
land is about to open a variety theatre in
this city in building about to the over
hauled on Riverside avenue. II the oh
ject is to run a respectable house Of amuse-
ment II may succeed, but anything Of the
character Of a dive will prove losing
venture!
1t was rumored this week that the
Spmgue House was to change hands. we
hardly think so as Mr.. Kaiser has one Of
the best paying hotels between st. Paul
and Portland, and as his host Of friends
have protested in chorus against change
in prOprictOrship we believe that the clever
landlord will remain in possession OF the
house for time indefinite.
Col. G. II. Morgan recently received a
dozen eastern quail and has turned
them out to multiply on his farm near
Pleasant Prairie. The birds were in good
condition and took to the surroundings
without any evidence Of discomfort. II
spOrtsmen can be prevented from shoot
ing them the county will be alive with the
delicious game in few years.
Spokane Falls is reported to be very
lively. The town is crowded with persons
waiting for the "gentle spring time, when
a visit to the mines can be fraught not
only with comparative comfort, but with
profit as well. Merchants from that place
claim that spokane Falls furnishes two
thirds Of the provisions consumed in the
mines.-WdUd WdLd Union.
During conversation one day this day
hnf a "A
Of Minneapolis and another old Minneso-
tian, the first named gentleman, speaking
Of our water-power, said II was Rt least
three times as great as that Of Minneapolis,
and that with its other advantages Spo-
kane Falls has a much brighter outlook
than had Minneapolis five years ago.
Chas. n. Dunce, who has been head
salesman with Chas. Sweeny X Co, for the
past year, has resigned his position, and Is
now engaged with Col. Morgan buying
grain. Mr.. Bunce is thorough business
man and we would not be surprised to
hear at any time Of his branching ont for
himself. We wish him abundance Of
good luck in anything he may venture on.
Mr.. l.. +. Clarke, i'm the United States
Land Otlicc, has number Of copies Of
COpp's American Mining Laws and De-
cisiOns for sale, which give the United
States mining laws and decisions there
under and the forms for making out all
napers connected with mining interests.
lie is also agent for all Of Mr.. Copp's well
known publications respecting land
matters. -
Charley Merriman has had the interior
Of his oyster house and bar room cOnven-
iently changed. An archCd opening Of
large Dimensions has been cut through the
rear partition and behind this the luciOus
bivalves and other truck TO tempt the
palate Of the hungry are prepared aud
served To customers. The change gives
Charley more room and improves the in
terror Of the establishment.
4 majority Of the business men on How
ard street are troubled with a stratum Of
tircdncss when they do not spare a few
minutes to scmpc the snow from the side
walk in front Of their place Of business.
And il is shortsightedness, too, for a pc
dcstrian is 80 occupied watching that his
feet don't get away from him that he has
no time to study show windows that
might otherwise catch his com,
We call attention to the change in the
card Of +. J. Fellows. Mr.. and Mrs. Eel
lows brought to our city one Of the most
complete and well-sclected stocks Of knit
goods and ladies' fancy articles ever
offered IN this territory, and il is with
pleasure we learn that their enterprise has
llltL WIN Hhtll encouragement Alhlll Allt
people Of this place and vicinity. WehOpc
to see them build upa business that Will
require quarters twice as large as their
present store room.
Our mail service is not as perfect as il
might be. Letters have a tendency to lin
ger on the way in manner by no means
conducive to the eNpcditiOusncss Of busi-
ness, and has the effect Of working up the
temper oftthose who depend upon that
method Of communication. We do not
know where the trouble lays but have
proof that II exists somewhere almost
every day by the receipt Of letters that
have been on the way nearly long enough
to accumulate moss.
Our new fiat roof houses suffered by the
last snap. Large quantities Of snow set
tied ON the tin and when the first thaw
came, sandwilched in with cold, the pipes
TO conduct of the water frozc solid. Then
the thaw reached out again and the CON
sequence was that the roofs became large
reservoirs without an outlet, and the pone-
trating fluid sought path down through
the buildings. Most all Of the blick blocks
leaked more or less, and considerable
damage was done TO the plastering.
We were led into the error Of stating
last week that the business men Of the city
would hold a meeting to organize Board
0f Trade, or some other equally as I'M
portant an assOciatiOn, last Saturday even
ing. They did not assemble, as there was
no precOncerted arrangement for sO-dong.
We apologize to the large crowd who
were put to the trouble N visiting Can
mons Hall TO find It locked up through
pinning faith to our statement, but the
item was builded on what we considered
solid authority.
Our good friend, J. T. McCarther, may
. 1 II
yet taking one day with another he man
ages to be doing something, and every
lick he puts infor himself is rebounding
to the advantage Of others. Through his
representations some twenty-five Of the
heaviest capitalists Of Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin, and Michigan will visit the Falls dur
ing the next two months, and II they do
not invest in Spokane real estate, and per-
haps introduce manufacturing establish
ments, we will be considerably surprised.
Judging from the number Of PROPOSE
| tions presented to the City Council for
/ franchises to Introduce water and gas into
| the city it is evident that outside capital
/ lists and shrewd fnanciers, AZ well as our
/ local mOnied men, have an abiding faith
! in the stability u Spokane Falls. One Of
| the strongest arguments in favor Of our
/ little scty is the willingness on the part
Of observing and careful individuals 10
/ invest coin here In enterprises that oin
only be expected to pay interest on the
investment on the future growth OF the
city. II shows that the Falls is consider
| ed everywhere to bo the coming metrop-
I oils Of the northwest.
The city is now provided with Mar
shal who can draw n salary as well as at
] tend to the other duties Of the office. This
| important consideration has never been
! oil ~ 1a Ian
last meeting Of the Council by motion 1t
was ordained that among his other multi
farious duties the Marshal could enjoy the
recreation Of tapping the treasury for coin
in payment for the time he spends look
ing out for the welfare Of the place. The
4 Council did not name the amount to be
| paid, but 1t is presumable that 1t will be Of
sufficient dimensions to reimburse the
gentleman who devotes his time TO the
position. And right loyalty has Marshal
| l.. B. Hyde earned reward. That young
| inan has voluntarily discharged the re-