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New-York tribune., 1885-10-23

credited were it not for that almost lnvarlaDle
principle that the falling out of rogues furnishes
the best nsof getting at the truth
A remarkable movement in Reading stock ap-
pcors at Philadelphia, and Is there SAID to
originate with orders from Mr.. Vanderbilt. This
s supposed to be another step toward carrying out
the plans of which the purchase OF tho west Shore
and the abandonment OF the South pennsylvania
were the first fruits. Controlled by Mr. Wander
biIt or by the Pennsylvania Company, the Reading
would undoubtedly refuse to carry out It's trafhlc
agreements with tho Baltimore and Ono, and so
would prevent the movement Of freight ana pas
,orgers between Ncw-York and the West by that
company Hence it is not surprising that the
Baltimore and Ohio, at the meeting OF railway
presidents TO organize n new pool, refused 10 sign
tie agreement TO take any part In a new at
ranrement. unless admitted to the same share of
traffic between Now-York and the West which 1t
formerly enjoyed. The object of the pool Is TO re-
strain competition, and particularly in the move
ment of traffic and passengers between tins city
and the West But il is natural that the Baltimore
and Ohio objects if il is to be excluded from the
share of business which il was allotted in previous
agreements. That company is able 10 compete on
e0ual terms if il has access to NewYork as to all
traffic coming from or gong to points sonth oi
Springfield, H.. Indianapolis. Ind. But 1t Is
for the interest of all parties TO make soine ar
rangement both as to freight and passengers
Presumably the other companies Will accord TO the
baltimore and Ohio some share OF the business.
rather than permit the arrangement to fall
through The protest, nevertheless reminds the
public of the fact that the old trouble stu exists,
and has not been put out of the way by any new
arrangements- namely that there are too many
railroads in operation for the present needs OF the
country If all are to be operated with profit. 1t Is
inevitable that some should make considerable
sacrifices for the benefit OF others
New-York tribune., 1885-10-23

When one of our Democratic contemporaries
described the President as a remarkable COON
hunter, it was prophetic. Assistant Secretary
Coon, of the Treasury Department, has been
called upon to resign. He has been connected
with the Department more than twenty years,
having risen from the bottom and occupied
under several Administrations the responsible
position of active working chief His retention
under the present Administration has been one
of the few circumstances which have encOur-
aged Civil Service reformers to believe that the
President was sincere in his professions. 1t now
appears that use has been made of him while
the Administration was acquiring sufficient ex-
perience and familiarity with the work of the
Department to do without him. Now his place
New-York tribune., 1885-10-23

The election to be held a week from next
Tuesday will be of great Importance. A State
election of equal importance will not be held in
New-York again until 1891. The Governor, all
of the State officers. both branches of the Lcgis
lature, the management of the prisons, canals,
charitable and all other State institutions, and
to considerable extent the choice of United
States Senator, are involved in the result.
Good government, municipal reform, and lower
taxation both city and State, will be promoted
by the defeat of Mr.. HILL Every citizen,
whether he pays taxes directly, or indirectly in
the way of rents, etc. is interested in bringing
about that result. But if he lives in New York
and has not registered and fails to do so to-day
or tomorrow, he will be disfranchised on cleo
tion day. 1t is not safe to put off until to-
morrow what can be done to-day hence, every
voter who has not registered should if possible
register to-day.
New-York tribune., 1885-10-23

The effort of the Democrats to array the col
ored voters against Mr. Davenport by the cir
culation of campaign falsehOod is on par
with their performances in Ohio. Early in the
campaign there they proclaimed that the col
ored voters would go against General Foraker
because as lawyer he had been employed in a
case against q colored man. To show their new
born zeal for the colored man the Democrats
placed one of that race in Cleveland on their
legislative ticket. But when it came 10 the
counting of the votes it was found that 2,44O
Democrats had scratched the name of the
colored candidate. as he ran that much behind
his white associates on the Democratic ticket.
The cOlCred voters can place no more faith in
Democratic declarations now than in the past
, 1885-01-24

About 7 o'clock last Thursday
evening the city resounded with the
yells Of fire, and in n few moments
crowds of people were hurrying
toward the burning building, which
proved to be the two-story frame
owned by r. r. Hargrove, situated
Just across the street north Of the
railroad passenger depot, the lower
floors Of which have been occupied
by w. Philpot as a saloon and the
upper story as a residence. Not a
breath Of wind was stirring and the
fire burned slowly, but emitted In
tense heat 1t seemed an age to
those standing around before the fire
department reached the scene, and
many feared that the depot as well
as the adjoining houses was doomed.
The firemen had a dozen blocks
through deep snow to run before be-
ing able to take water, which occu-
pied considerable valuable time. No.
| took water from the plug on the
corner Of First and Lincoln streets,
and No. 2 from the corner Of Mill
and Sprague. At the time water
was turned on the interior OF the
building was seething mass Of Are,
but two well directed streams ex-
tinguished the last spark within half
an hour after reaching the ground.
So well did the firemen manage that
the frame house adjoining the de-
strOyed building, only separated by "a
space Of three or four feet, was not
even scorched, and the woodshed,
attached to the rear Of the saloon,
escaped intact. The origin OF the
fire is supposed to have been from a
defective fiue, as 1t caught near the
roof In a back room Of the second
story, used as a kitchen. Most OF
the saloon stock was saved, but the
furniture owned by Phllpot is a total
loss. 1t is impossible to give his
loss in full. He carried $500 iusur-
anOe on furniture, fixtures and stock,
In the Commercial, Of California, for
which Morgan, Hall & Co. are agents,
and $500 In the German-American,
OF New York, represented by Boyer
q Peel. The building is a complete
loss, and will amount to SI2OO, we
presume. Mr.. HargrOve was in
sured for $3.50 in the Helvetia
Swiss, one of Morgan, Hall 4 Co.'s
companies. Our people have reason
to congratulate themselves upon the
good work done by their water sys-
tenn. Had II not been for the water
works weswould have had another
serious loss to chronicle, as the ad-
joining frames would have been con-
sumed, and very probably the pas
senger depot. 1t is evident now
that all danger from a devastating
conhagration has passed, for, unless
some accident should occur to the
works, no fire can get any great
headway.
, 1885-01-24

ETFor Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Ammu-
nHion, Fishing Tackle and all kinds Of
sPortsmen's Goods go to Harry Hay
wards.7Ga
Chopped barley in any quantity at
Echo Milla-
J. q. Osborn, Artist, Is now prepared 10
do fine work. Cali and samples at
his new Photograph Parlors on Min street
between Main street and Riverside ave.
Absolom 4 Maxwell have lots In Can
mons addition at prices varying from $50
to $50 per lot. Whole blocks will be sold
at 81 900 per block.
Absolom q Maxwell have corner lots
throughout the whole business portion OF
town for sale at figures which Will well re-
pay the investor.
AbsOlom q Maxwell have al the present
time some special bargains for any one
desirous OF improving property.
Absolom 4 Maxwell have some Inn
proved farms for sale at most refnunera-
tivs-SEures.
Absolom & Maxwell have one acre ana
tive acre tracts Of land for sale withindl
mile Of the city.
, 1885-01-24
A BEAsTLY REPROBAIE.


Considerable excitement was oc-
casioned last Wednesday night
by the report of an attempt to out
rage a girl known as May, who is
employed as a waiter in the n. P.
hotel. The particulars Of the case,
as we learn from a party In the
house, are about as follows: The
scoundrel who is guilty OF the crime
is party named Albert Perham, Of
unsavory reputation, judging from
the reports we hear Of him, who has
been about town for several days.
He halls from Sand Point, and was,
We believe, at one time what is
known as "spotter' on the railroad.
He is short, heavy-set man, dark
eyes and long dark beard, with a
conspicuous wart on his cheek bone.
Wednesday night he made delib-
crate preparations to accomplish his
hellish purpose. He occupied room
l6, and the girl sleeps in room 10.
Early In the evening he went to a
stable In town and secured a rope.
He then went to his room, undress-
ed, removed the bed clothes from
his bed and camped under the bed in
room 10. The girl retired shortly
after ten O'Clock. After disrobing
and getting into bed she heard a
noise, and at once jumped up and
struck light. She was confronted
by the lecherous Perham. She
screamed Justify, rushed out and In
formed the landlady that a man was
In her room. The deno,aaent
created a big commotion. Ohicer
Hubbard was found, who at once
forced his burly form into the room
and captured the intruder, who was
lodged in Jail, where he Is now con-
fined. A rope with a cunning moose
was found In the room, presumably
to be used by the villain in his Grim.
inal assault. OF course the fellow
will be bound over, and he can thank
his stars II he gets off with time in
the penitentiary. We have been in
communities where he would not
have enjoyed the satisfaction Of a
trial. We do not believe in mob vIo-
lence, but such men are no good in
the world, and for that matter would
be a disgrace to that corner OF the
hereafter where the thermometer
never registers lower than boiling
heat They are an ulcer polluting
the fair earth, and deserve no sym
Pathy nor mercy. Such crimes as
he attempted or intended to commit
should be classed on the statute book
with murder in the first degree, and
the same punishment meted out
where guilt Is established. The fact
that he did not succeed in his foul
designs, is no argument Of excuse.
He was there for bad purpose and
only the pluck Of the intened victim
prevented him from carrying into
execution his damnable object.
, 1885-01-24

A very large number Of ladies and
gentlemen attended the social given
by the ladies of the Presbyterian
church in Glover's hall Tuesday
evening, and passed an exceed
ingly jolly evening. To the disap-
pointment Of many the female squad
was not prepared to appear in the
much talked Of drill. This failure
was explained satisfactorily In a
very happy manner by Rev. Mr.. Wat
son, who threw the hint Of the fault
on the newspapers for being rather
premature In the announcement,
but VIC propose to retaliate by stating
that the drill scheme was not
concocted by us, and was promised
from information furnished. How
ever, the reason for the nOn-Rppear-
ance Of the militia is good one. II
could not be expected that young
ladies not versed by experience In
the art Of war nor close students Of
the manuel Of arms, would be able
to appear In public on parade with
out previous practice, and 1t was
shown that the incIement weather
prevented the chosen members OF
the brigade from getting together
and rehearsing. The drill will
continue in preparation, and it is
expected at the next social that
feature will be given without post
ponement
, 1885-01-24

Wednesday we had occasion TO
speak Of the necessity Of electIng ex-
ecutlve officers Of the fire drpart-
ment, and our subscribers had hardly
finished reading the paper before
the force was called to duty and the
want Of acknowledged commanders
was illustrated, not in the working
OF the department but 10 prevent the
Interference Of outsiders. Marshal
Hyde did excellent work but he had
no acknowledged assistants, and the
greatest amount Of bossing was in
dulged in by curb-stone fremen.
We challenge any one to cite an in
stance where better work was ever
done by n department, and that
under the most trying circum-
stances. The weather was intensely
cold, the work Of pulling the heavy
carts through deep snow was cruelty
painful, and the worst Of all, the fire
was located so far from a hydrant
that 1t required every foot Of hose to
reach the building. The remarks of
outsiders were not only absurdly re-
diculous, but showed that those ex-
pressing themselves were unable to
grasp the situation. A crowd in
sisted upon No. l throwing water on
an adjoining house before the water
had been turned on. No doubt those
parties are highly indignant because
some seconds elapsed before the In
structlons were carried out, but the
moment a stream was on the threat
ened house was washed down. Com
mon sense would have led the fire.
men to do this, but active firemen
are not presumed 10 possess common
sense, and so the boys are thankful
for the volunteer orders. That COM
pany had Just hose enough to reach
the door OF the building, after hard
stretching. 1t WIS impossible to
make 1t go Ave feet further, and yet
a man insisted that the pipe men
should go up the side stairs. Even
had there been a thousand extra feet
the stairs were so burned as not to
be safe for a single individual, and
after a stream had been taken up
there, II possible, 1t would have been
useless. Another knowing individ-
ual insists that the fire should have
been attacked in the rear. OF course
there was not hose enough by 200
feet to reach the rear, but that man
would have had water in the rear
anyhow. II one will now look at
the ruins, where the shed wing Of
the building is not even scorched, he
would say that the chief engineer
who would have ordered a stream in
the rear, when all the property in
front aud west side was threatened
with destruction, deserved to be dis
missed from the service. 1t Is all
very easy to stand around and say
what ought to be done, but 1t is an
other thing to do 1t. The firemen
worked nObly last evening and de-
serve the thanks Of the community
for what was accomplished. All the
engines in America could not have
done more. Let the boys Join har-
together, elect II chief and
t To assistants, and the trouble Of
last night will not occur again,
, 1885-01-24

April 10th, ten new posts have been
added to the roster, and 8l2 now
members have been added to our
numbers. We have now 2l posts,
and a membership OF sl3 names. 1t
Is my earnest desire that 80 posts
should be represented in our next
encampment, and tIat at that date
our rolls should contain at least 1000
names. This can be accomplished II
each and every member OF the Or
ganlzation will give a little time to
the duty Of "recruiting." Let no
old soldier of our acquaintance or In
our neighborhood BE- ignorant Of our
existence, purposes and aims. In
This way we shall bring many under
the sheltering care and protection Of
our posts; and finally, comrades, let
us by our conversation and conduct
show the world that we are united
In peace by bonds of fraternal feel
ing as strong as those that bound us
together in time of war, and that we
are as true and devoted now as then
to the honor and integrity Of our
country. l am, as ever, yours sim
eerely, In Friendship, Charity and
Loyalty, HENRY A. MORROW,
Department Commander.
Oficial:
THOS. c. BELL,
Assistant Adjutant General.
, 1885-01-24
Notice.

To carpenters, contractors and
general public: The Spokane Falls
Lumber & Manufacturing Co. have
reduced the price OF first-class COM
mon lumber to the low figure Of $40.
per NJ. IT. 1st and End grades Of
finishing lumber including flooring,
ceiling, siding, surface, ETC., cores
Pondingly reduced, and sufficiently
seasoned for immediate use. This
company have on hand over 2,5OO, 900
IT. Of all kinds Of lumber together
with over 1000, 900 #. of logs at their
mill, thus enabling them to fll
large orders for timber and extra
demensioned stuff Immediately.
We have also a No. article Of laths,
shingles, pickets, ETC., etc. We
also have cheaper grades Of common
lumberat correspondlngly low prices.
SPOKANE FALLS LUMBER & MIRO. Co.
Successors tn A. NJ. CANNON.
, 1885-01-24
SUMMONS.


TERRITORY OF WAsHIN0TON,l
cousTr oF sFoEASE, -
In the District COuu Of the Territory ol
tes 1SsrSof SoidiST 0 teS teTn % !, oSsRsS SO %
kane County, In said Territory.
Arthur X. Woodbury., plaintiff, yS. Douglsl
IN Ii5i,sd stsfss o. ~ ~ honIin
Morton, defendant You are hereby re.
quired tc appear In an action brought hgainai
Eo1 5l Arthgi X; W9od6aTy, Pla,,n,tln, 10 ne
and fOrthe First Judicial District thereof hold.
ing terms Al Cheney, Spokane County.in said
IsrIt.ory 70 answeI ne com Plain, q plaintiff
after the service Of this summons, ex.
elusive Of the day Of service, n served
within said county Y noi served With
In thirty days; II served within any other
judicial district In the territory, In forty days,
u served BY publication, within sixty days
summons, or the said plaintiff Will take ludg-
ment against you BY dcfault, accoTdlnf 70 the
prayer Of the complaint
this court for the foreclosure Of a moTtgnro of
toWnshlp 2, range q, y W. ~, exeeated b.
Douglas Morton. July u, 1855, 10 secure the
payment Of a certain prom lssory note dated
July II, la83 made by said Douglas Morton
for aix hundred and my dollar, payable one
Woodbury. with Interest thereon at ls per
cent per month, together with ten per cent
Of the amount due on said note as attorneys
fees That said premises may he sold for the
and COSTS Of suit That plaintiff have oxecu-
tion ngnins. said DouEias Morton for any
balance remaining due aiter applying ihs
note, interest and costs, and that said defend
ants and nll otherH claiming under or through
tits tei ,S,rt S.se of Claim hi i'i'1 N snd q " % ~
gagged premises and for other proper RELIEF
Witness the Hon a G. Wingard, Aaaoclaie
seal ihsrsof anixed, thil afth day q Nosen-
r. Al A. REEVES Ayers, ciork.
ny ]. T. LocEmhHr. Deputy,
NAau kiNNAIan. flnlniln'a AllnTuaVu
pate Of nrst publication. Decemher, "a l1l-.
, 1885-01-24

The Ladies' Aid society Of tho
Congregational church wish to ex-
press their thanks TO the public for
their liberal patronage and kind at
tentlon, to the Spokane cornet band
for their aid, to Mr.. Able for the
favor Of his plano, to the REVIEW
and Chronicle for aid in advertising,
and to all those who aided them
with their presence.
, 1885-01-24

The entertainment to be given
the Wednesday evening, Jan. 2sth, In
Opera house, by Sedgwick, Post No.
2s, G. A. r. will consist Of old time
army songs and music, recitations,
addresses, &c, and refreshments Of
army rations served in army style.
All are invited. Admission so cents.
Children half price. The proceeds
will be devoted to the relief fund Of
the poor.
, 1885-01-24

Between and o'clock Monday
morning fire broke out In the large
frame store Of B. II. Dean a Co., at
Davenport, and the building and
most Of the stock was entirely con-
sumed. The origin Of the FIRE is not
known. The proprietors left the
store early Sunday evening and at
that time there was very little fire In
the stove. The loss amounts to some
$1,000, insured for $1,000 in the West
ern Of Toronto. Messrs. Dean q Co.
are not the boys to be discouraged
over such a disaster, but will rebuild
at once and will be ready to open out
again by spring.
, 1885-01-24
IOIIlN6S.

judge wlngArd will hold court at
Cheney commencing the second Monday
10 February.
-wm. BtghAm reports that the cattle
down obout Crab Creek are in excellent
condition.
- Tom Flynn, Of ColvIlls, is down to
the metropolis, moving around among
his friends,
AT present all eyes are turned toward
the Chcwelnh mines. In the spring that
locality viii absorb a large per cent. Of
the travel.
Simon Berg talks Of making a trip
east to visit his old home. He will return
to our city, OF course, as he still has large
interests hsrS
The hremen will give a dance on the
18th Of February. Everybody will buy a
ticket, Gs the proceeds go to purchase sup
plies for the force.
= Jack Ssverensen, Of Cheney, who 80
satisfactorily filled the office Of under
ahsrin during Pat Dnlon's administration,
u In the city for a day or two.
- The 6remsn will rustic with the chief
engineer. II Is to be desired for the good
of tho depart ment that the choice made
will prove satisfactory.
- The old and reduced stock Of goods
that are the residue Of the large stock at
one time carried by Friedenrich q Berg,
in the early days OF this city, are to be
closed out entirely.
Pc. Hall is working to establish
daily line Of mail between this city and
Coeur d'Alene. The object is a good one
and we hope he will succeed in making 1t
work.
- The party who called and got the
sewing machine at Mrs. Linden's will
please call at Loewsnberg Bros. and leave
their address. Gus LINDEN.
- The regular annual meeting OF the
board Of trade Of this city will be held in
board room, Glover's hall, on Monday
evening, Jan. %, 1885, at 7:3O P. N. on
eera for the coming year are to be elected,
and other matters OF importance are to be
presented for action by the board. A full
attendance is requested. Millard T. Hart
son, Secy.
- Yesterday afternoon s. n. sprague
and walker Bean were spilled out OF a
cutter near Post street bridge, escaping
without injury. The handsome cutter
did not get of a. well, for the horse OBJ
Jected to exhibiting himself by dragging
4 sleigh about town upside down, so
kicked himself loose, the eXertion maim-
ing the rig To a considerable extent. The
outfit is the property Of Mr.. sprHgue.
- sedgwick post, O. AR, Of this city,
are arranging to give a camp fire enter
tainment for the benefit Of the relief fund,
which takes place at the opera house next
Wednesday evening. This Is the hrst
public camp Ere ever given under the aus
pices Of our local post, and the attendance
ought to he large. We will have more to
say on the subject before tho date Of tho
entertainment.
Andy o'Connor gives notice that he
Is prepared to store Ice in any quantity
for public houses or private individuals.
Those wishing to lay in stock Of this al.
most Indispensable summer luxury will
do well to give Mr.. o'Conner orders at
once. He will furnish a good article OF
Ice and put It up In good shape. Time is
limited, so hand in your directions i'm
mediHtely before the crop disappears.
, 1885-01-24

It will be no reflection on former
local efforts In that line TO say that
the concert given at the opera house
Wednesday, under the auspices OF
the ladies of the Congregational
church, for tha benefit OF that house
Of worship, wns superior In many re-
spects to any heretofore given in this
city. The performance Of the ladies
and gentlemen taking part showed
careful and painstaking preparation,
and a praiseworthy desire to please.
The attendance was very large, and
had 1t not been for the extreme friR-
idness OF the atmosphere, the concert
could not have been improved upon
Considerable annoyance was created
by parties walking to and from tha
stoves, but as 1t was almost suffering
death to remain passlvely In the
seats the movements were excusable.
Miss Idel houghton, a gifted pianist,
played almost all the accompani-
ments for the singing, and did 1t
with remarkable taste. Those who
sang were Mrs. II. E. Houghton,
Mrs. Victor Houghton, Mrs. and Miss
D. NJ. Thompson, MI. G. d. Ide,
Miss Williams, Mr.. Strobach, Mrs.
DR.. Burch, and Miss Bacon, and
the generous applause that followed
every rendition gave evidence that
the excellent music was appreciated.
Tho cornet band generously aided
by playing . number Of pieces. The
piano In use was one kindly loaned
the ladies by Mr.. J. F. c. Able. We
congratulate the ladies not only
upon the financial success Of the con-
cert, but also upon the excellent
manner In which 1t was carried out.
, 1885-01-24
NOTICE. TO PHYSICIANS.

Physicians of Spokane county de-
sirous of the organization Of a County
Medical Society, are requested to
meet at the office Of DR.. Campbell,
DR.. Burch's block, Howard street,
on Thursday, January 20, 1885, at 2
P. NJ. DIR. g. S. ALLISON,
DIR. C. S. PENFIELD,
DIR. JAMES WErHAM.