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, 1885-10-03

Our Holly system Of water works
are a source Of much pride to our
city and are looked upon with won
der and admiration by strangers who
visit the place. While we recognize
their great value as n medium Of
distributing water Throughout the
city for domestic purposes, yet their
strongest claims upon our praise is
the wonderful efficacy In the hour
OF danger from FIRE, and their effect
iveness in eXtinguishing the same.
Already in the short time the works
have been In operation property to
the amount OF many thousands Of
dollars has been saved. In fact In
several instances the spread Of the
flames has been prevented where
enough property has been saved
from destruction to pay for the
works several times over. As
means Of defense against an insid-
uous enemy then is our works
chiefly valuable, and as such pro-
tector they should be cared for with
Jealous zeal In this connection
there are two distinct points that
should be remedied at the earliest
convenient moment In the first
place the pumping machinery should
be in duplicate. This requires
money yet it would be money well
spent. There should be two dis
tinct sets Of machinery. One plant
may not give out, but such things
have happened and treakage
that would stop the work Of the
pumps might occur at the most
unfavorable moment. With dupli-
cate machinery there would be no
cause to apprehend such an accident,
and the town would be safe beyond
every chance. In the second place
the machinery should be in a fire.
proof building by itself The pres
ent quarters are good ones, but In
case the mill should take fire the
valuable machinery would be de-
stroyed. We mention this simply
for the purpose Of pointing out exist
ing defects that are In a measure
faulty and dangerous, yet for which
no blame can be attached to any one.
We presume these changes will take
place in time, in fact they must. We
have no other object In mentioning
this matter than a desire to bring the
subject before our people and enlist
their interest in perfecting the water
works system. That which improves
It's efficiency should secure the sup
port of every property holder, as that
is the class most directly interested
In perfecting the means Of protection
aRainst the invade Of fire.
, 1885-10-03
Four Men Drowned.


IwallA waIlR statesmanI
Friday morning Wm. f. Holmes,
OF Portland, Henry Taylor, John P.
Davies and a Russian Finn whose
name is unknown, were drowned In
Granite Point rapids, about six miles
below Almota, w. T. Mr.. Holmes
and Capt. E. Spencer had just COM
pleted a contract with the govern
ment to remove rock distractions
from the channel at these rapids,
and nothing remained to be done ex-
cept to house the plant and gather
up the tools. The first news Of the
lamentable accident reached Port
land in a private telegram to Mr.. F.
c. GOodin, bOokkeeper Of the Ore
goatdn, from Capt. Spencer, who re-
quested that the news be broken as
gently as possible to Mr.. Holmes
wife. Answering the Oregonidn's
telegraphic request, Mr.. t. ]. Pea
body, agent for the o. r. & N. Co.,
at RIparia, wired the following par
ticulars Of the terrible occurrence:
Mr. Holmes had his rock scow
mOored out in Granite Point rapids;
he and three of his men were pull
ing out in a large skiff from the shore
to the scOw. There was breast line
leading from the sCOw to the shore
and the skiff drifted down and struck
this line broadside, which capsized
the skiff Instantly and the men were
all drowned. One Of them swan and
the current took him down the river
others were seen after the boat cap
sized. A farmer named ODell, ltv-
ing there, witnessed the whole Oc-
currence. None Of the bodies have
been recovered.
Asall steamboat men familiar with
Granite Point rapids are aware, the
water is deep, almost icy cold at all
seasons, and full OF whirlpOols. The
man swimming was probably Taylor,
a very powerful man, who used to be
perfectly at home In the water. Tay-
lOr and Davies were experienced
men in rock work, and had been en-
ployed on the government work at
Yaquina bay until three months ago,
when they went to Snake river.
Taylor was a native of England,
aged 35, and unmarried. Davies was
a native Of Wales, aged 81 years.
All work of the character under
taken by Mr.. Holmes is attended
with danger, and many lives have
been lost in the rapid waters Of the
Columbia and Snake rivers since i'm
prOvements begani but 1t is particu-
larly distressing that four lives
should have been lost just when the
dangerous work was practically COM
plett-d.
, 1885-10-03


THE Sprague Journal, in excusing
the article that appeared in a recent
issue Of that sheet, to the effect that
the people OF Spokane Falls found
cause for congratulations upon the
strength ola rumor that Sprague was
in flames, states that a citizen Of that
place heard such remarks on the
streets here upon the day Of the fire.
Without questioning the correctness
Of the hearing apparatus of the gen.
tleman, we would ask If some ire
sponsible person had made such an
assertion II the entire community
was to blame for It? Perhaps there
Is no individual in the city who so
sincerely desires 10 see Spokane
Falls grow in wealth and size as the
writer, and yet we would rather see
1t remain in its present condition
than be built up on the misfOl tunes
Of neighbOring towns.
, 1885-10-03

II Delegate Voorhees, performs all
the miracles In congress this winter
that he has promised "my people" !"
that legislative body will, on the very
FIRST day after organization he COM
PEELED to pass the following resOlu-
tion: "Resolvsd, That, inasmuch as
our distinguished colleague, Chas. s.
Voorhees,, representing the great
and prosperous territory OF Wash
ingtOn, has come among us for the
purpose Of correcting all the abuses
Of corporate power now complained
OF by the people Of the United States,
to add apother state 10 the eonfeder-
alton, to fulfill all his many promis-
es to "my people," and to secure all
such other enactments as he may
deem proper, we hereby declare that
all other matters pertaining to affairs
OF state be and are hereby set aside
during the present term, or until
such time as may meet the pleasure
OF Delegate Voorhees,"
, 1885-10-03
Mated.


For week past the invitations
have been cut for the marriage to-
day Of Edwin NJ. Smithers, OF Seat
tie, to Miss Jennie, daughter Of our
old tOwnsman, Hon. Louis Ziegler.
Prepaations had been made for an
elaborate ceremony and q sumptuOus
bridal feast, but unfortunately, Mr.
Zlegler, who has been quite i'll for
some time, was taken more seriously
last evening and the wedding was
performed atthe appointed hour, l2
O'clock, noon, to-day, In the presence
only = the family, and twOpr three
insiT t,e sequalntanees, the Rev. r.
@. Watson offieIating. The young
gentleman who walks In and carries
off one Of the most desirable prizes
in the lottery of marriage in our city
resides near Seattle, where he takes
his bride and where they will make
their future home. By those who
know him Mr.. Smithers Is spoken Of
as an estimable young gentleman
and worthy of the lady he has won.
The bride is one Of the most engag-
ing and attractive young ladies Of
our city, where she has resided for
years and where she is esteemed by
the entire community. While 1t is
a matter Of regret that the sequel to
the marriage must be the departure
from our midst Of the lady, yet we
can only extend our most sincere
congratulations on the occasion and
hope that Mr.. and Mrs. Smithers
may find 1t to their interests to re-
turn to Spokane Falls at an early day
and make 1t their home, The couple
were the recipients Of many useful,
beautiful and valuable presents from
their numerous relations and friends
here and elsewhere.
, 1885-10-03

THE Rockford Enterprise saws out
portions Of an article that appeared
in the REVIEW a couple of weeks
ago, that was drawn out by what we
considered an unwarranted attack
upon us, and, with dire and dread
ful argument, proceeds to the work
OF annihilatlon. 1t is a contest in
which there Is nothing Of interest 10
the reader, and 1t Is not particularly
creditable to those engaged In 1t.
We see no reason to change our
views, as expressed In the first artl-
Gle, and we do not propose to go
over the same ground a second time.
We plainly stated that the gentle
man who offered to start a paper at
Rockford was not In our employ, and
repeat now that we were never ap-
preached on the subject at that time
and solicited to put In a plant, nor
did we ever work over the field for
that purpose. The young gentleman
who has the management Of the En-
terprise, in the absence Of the pro-
prIetOr, a clever, honorable and wor-
thy member Of the craft, learned the
truth IN regard to this one partlcu-
lar question during a visit to this
city, and had the writer taken the
trouble to have inquired Of him the
true status Of the case, there would
be no occasion to question our denial
Of this charge.
, 1885-10-03

While Miss Graee Hawthorne's
engagement here was not a financial
success yet she left very good i'm
preston among those who had the
pleasure of seeing her In the several
parts that she assumed. Saturday
night she gave a fine rendition Of
''Camille'' to a iair audience and she
upheld her reputation for superb
emotional acting. The lady will yet
make a national reputation in the
particular line she has chosen. The
company altogether Is one Of the
best that has ever visited Spokane
Falls and we only regret that 1t was
not awarded the support it so richly
deserved.
, 1885-10-03


For fine photos go to Maxwell Bros.
They work the instantaneous process and
never fail to get good picture.
- Complete line iron drill and tool
steel at Newport a HolloY's.
- Peoria pottery butter
jars and covers at
WALKER L. BEANS.
Mason's fruit jars at
WALKER j.. BEANS.
- Barataria shrimps,
Mushrooms,
Lunch tongue,
Batavia cured fruits at
WALKER L. BEANS.
Gross 4 Blackwell's
Celebrated pickles and
Chow chow at
WALKER L. BEANS.
-Four hundred dollars to loan on
three months time. is. kaufman a Co.,
real estate, loan and insurance, Howard
street, Moope's block, up stairs.
The Jordon hay carrier, best carrier
made. Also double harpOOn bay forks,
at Newport a Holley's.
Fine assortment OF cigars and tobac-
COS at Joe Wilson's place, Howard street.
-smokc the sultana. For sale only by
Havermale, Howard street.
- Finest stationery, the latest periodl-
calls and all legal blanks at Clough's.
- Blaclsmith's bellows, anvils, visos,
hammers, etc., at Newport a HOlley's.
An kinds Of tin work a speciality, At
Newport a Holley's.
An elegant line Of pipes and smok-
ers' articles at Havermale's, on Howard
street.
Buy school books at Clough & Co.
Complete assortment at lowest Portland
prices. q
- Finest line OF Key West and import
ed cigars ia the city at s. s. Havermale's
on Howard street.
- Grain cradles, moving scyths, snathS,
forks and rAkes, full line at Newport a
hOuey'hs
Key West, 1ne domestic and super
fine imported cigars at Joe Wilson's new
stand, Berg's block. Give him a call.
= Before buying fall and winter under
wear, gentlemen should sec the all-woll
seamless goods Of the California Hosiery
Co.'S makeat Sherwood a Dempsie's
= Smokers should try the domestioa and
imported cigars at Joe Wilson'S place.
The very best brands are always to b.
found At his stand.
- The Portland Sunday Welcome con.
talns The following the drit Of which /,
beyond our comprehension; "It b CON-
ing long way 10 soe a fair and 10 gel
thrown down 20 hard on the noes-Pots
Duebgr,"
, 1885-10-03

THE Seattle Post devOtes a column
to an explanation of the coinage Of
various new words that are born
amid the turmoil of political ructiOn,
dwelling at some length upon the
word mugwump. As the Post is the
most conspicuous mugwump in the
territory, it is in an excellent posi-
tion to enlighten the public on the
, 1885-10-03

VOORHEES, has staggered upon q
good many mistakes since returning
to the leaden bosoms Of "my people"
but the most deplorable break he has
yet made was a dash at original poe
try, in speech at Yakima. His
ability as a legislator will size up
with his brilllancy as a poet. Either
would be sufficient to ruin his future
prospects in any state or territory In
the union,
, 1885-10-03

The new managers Of the Niagara
skating rink, Messrs. Follingham &
Co., are sparing no expense In fitting
up the monster building that is to be
devoted to the roller skating pas
time this winter. They have been
busily engaged several weeks in
making interior attentions and ad-
ditions and exterior improvements
upon the premises, aiming to make
it comfortable during the cold season
not only for those who exercise on
rollers, but also to those who attend
merely to witness the gyrations OF
the agile sliders. The outside Of the
building has been covered with an
extra coating Of weather board
which ensures more warmth, while
ample heaters will be provided in
side. An electric light will illumi-
nate the front Of the building, and
the interior will probably be lit by
the same means. The house will be
under the personal management Of
VIM. oliver, young gentleman who
has considerable experience in the
roller skating business, and who will
aim to make the resort popular one
both to ladies and gentlemen. Under
his supervision we expect to see the
Niagara rink prove profitable ven
ture. 1t is expected that the open
ing will take place some day next
week, the exact date of which will
be duly announced in these columns.
, 1885-10-03

THE PolOuse City Net0s has recent
ly undergone a decided change in
makeup that increases Its size and
improves its appearance. The Ne10s
Is a well edited paper and, outside Of
its politics, we wish 1t more success
than is generally allotted to a week
ly DaDeF.
, 1885-10-03

All persons suiieringfrom coughs, colds,
asthma, bronchitis, loss Of voice, or any
afoction Of -. throat or lungs, are re-
quesied = call at W. L. Turner'S Drug
store and get a T.ial Bottle Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, free Of
Charge, which will convince them Of IL
wonderful merits and show what rogu-
lar dollar-sizc bottle will DO. Call early
, 1885-10-03

Another car load of Schlitz brewing
company's Milwaukee export d an
Budweiser beer. Having established
branches at Heron, sprague, Cheney
and Colfax, will have two car loads
per month. The trade supplied.
Milwaukee BOttling Co., Spokane
Falls, W. T.
, 1885-10-03

OUR delegate flashes his maiden
sword in congress the coming win
ter. To judge the wielder by his or
atorical acrObatic feats, it must be an
old maidenish weapon that he fash
m
, 1885-10-03

-All the machinery Is about in place
in the c. and G. mill and before long that
mammoth establishment will bo turning
out1our.
, 1885-10-03

CT. Conlan Is putting up a very
handsome residence in tho west part Of
town.
, 1885-10-03

"a Look at the above figures, and II you
want Insurance that can be relied on
in ANY emergency, call on the
ag'a, 4. kaufmnnA A Co,
Moonen Block. -l
, 1885-10-03

tern, Middle and Western Washington Territory.
, 1885-10-03

D. EVANS,
, 1885-10-03

Die eommunIeaon Open betveen aII polnts IN
The Washington critic., 1885-10-22
IOI-Rr REEORD.

CHcrlr Court. Division No. i--Justicc Cox
Siusheimer VS.. Cox; verdict for defendant
Saunders VS.. Stendman; verdict for pos
session, and $50 intervening rent Otter
bach. executor, VS.. Stut2cl; Henry B.
Otterbach, administrator of Sarah Otter
bach, made party Creecy vs., Boarman,
executor
EQuiTY CoURT-Justicc lIigncr. Walker
VS.. Walker; auditors report confirmed.
Reed VS.. Wilson; reference to the auditor
Jones ys. Bates ct al; appearance of absent
defendant ordered. Paige VS.. FranchOt: Of
fer Of Samuel c. Busey accepted and sale
ratified.
CRIMINAL. CoURr-Justice Macarthur
Hart Cohen, receiving stolen property;
arraigncd and pleaded not guilty, John
Mansfield, cmbezzlcmcnt; guilty; six
months In jail. Margaret Riley, selling un-
labeled oleomargarine, guilty; notice given
of a motion In arrest Of judgment.
CouRT IN GENERAL TERM--Chief Justice
Cartier, and Justices James and Merrick.--
District Of Columbia VS.. Oyster, Emmcrt
and Daily; on hearing.
POLICE CouRT-Judge Smell. - James
Mcclure aud Frank Esmond grand larceny;
grand Jury August Godfrey, vagrancy; per-
sonal bonds Oliver Allen, dlsorderly con
duct; $40 or thirty days. VIM. Washington,
colorcd, assault: - or fifteen days. Benia-
min Sheriff and Thomas Allen, aflray; -
or fifteen days each Jas. \. Lewis, colored,
profanity; s. or seven days. John Ready,
T. A. Duffy and Charles Dietz, Sunday bar;
$50 collateral forfeited. John Thurm, sell
ing on Sunday; $40 collateral forfeited.
Delcy Adams, colorod, profanity; - OF
seven days. Annie Robinson, vagrancy;
personal bonds. George Peal and john
Wood, colored, destroying private property
forfeited collateral.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-22
LOCiL RRIEFS.


READ the advertisement of Goodyear Rub
her Co., among Business Chances to-day.
A AsTYLIsHLY-DREssED young man, named
a. St. Clair, ordered fancy travelling
satchel from BoclScrs, at l345 Pcnnsylva-
mia avenue, yesterday, and directed that 1t
be sent to the National. 1t was delivered,
but Mr. st. Clair had left the city, and he Is
said to have neglected to pay his hotel bill.
Try the celebrated Virginia claret Of my
own production; it is superior to all; at
Chr. Nander's, No. 900 Seventh ST. n. W.
A BOLD hall thief practiced his little
game on Mr. l.. ID. Sale Of 1912 q street,
about o'clock last night. lie rang the
bell and gave note TO the servant, who
went up stairs to deliver 1t to Mr.. sale, and
in her absence he stole q coat The note
was n bogus one.
AT RUDDEN's new furniture and carpet
installment house, 932 Seventh street north
west, furniture, carpets, rugs, mats, oil
cloths, mating, baby carriages and every
thing which a bousekeeper requires to make
home pleasant and attractive are sold on
the installment plan. Call and be convinced
that he sells on easier terms and at lower
prices than any other man or firm in the
installment business. Terms to suit all.
IL THE divorce case of Alice Belt against
has allowed the plaintiff $4,000 alimony,
and ordered Mr.. Belt topay Sl2, 500 counsel
fees and costs.
AII-wooL childs paints, IS cts. Eseman,
cor. 18th and Il.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-22

The following simple rules should be
placed in conspicuous place in every edi-
torial room in the country for the guidance
of visitors.
We have plenty of timc-it's money we
are after.
None but chestnut vcndcrs allowed to re-
mark, smilingly, to the editor using his
scissors, "Ah, writing original editorialsg'
When the visitor says he believes it is
time for him to 60 1t is consistent to show
his faith by his works.
Always ask what the circulation is now.
II you want to please the editor never
compliment what he has written, but praise
what he has clipped from an exchange,
If you don't find chair handy sit on the
editorial desk.
Don't hesitate to speak to the editor when
he Is writing; you may catch n brilliant
thought, hot from the wires, so to speak.
Never subscribe until pressed to do so,
and then remark casually to send the bill
around sometime.
Don't fail to look over what proof and
copy may be on the desk. This may pre-
vent serious error,
BY all means suggest to the editor how
the paper should be run. They all do it.
When you want an exchange down in the
bottom of the basket never accept the edi-
tors invitation to look for it. Assume q
helpless expression and let him waste his
time digging 1t out foryou.
Always ask if the lighting editor is in
This is not a chestnut outside Of the guild
Come again.
GOOQ-byc
The Washington critic., 1885-10-22

ALEXANDRIA, Oct 22.-The policemcn's
ball last night was complete success in
every particular Theprocceds will amount
to about 500. Those who attended say it
was the most pleasant and orderly public
ball they ever attended in Alexandria.
The Republicans Of this city and county
have not received dollar of campaign
funds yet, but are expecting small supply.
Govcmor-elect Foraker Of Ohio will
speak at Ilarrisonburg next Tuesday.
The Capital Press Brick Company dis
charged twenty-sevcn of their hands yester-
day, in consequence, it is said, Of the pre-
pared clay being exhausted. The hands
employed in preparing the clay are kept
mt work.
EX-Postmastcr Mckenzie returned from
Richmond last night, where he held an in
teview with General Malone, and says
that Malone fully expects to elect not only
Wise, but Q majority of the Legislature.
There was quite heavy frost last night,
which will have the effect OF killing of
malaria,
The Washington critic., 1885-10-22
WEST WASHINGTON.

Adellne Harris and Barbara Arthur, two
young colored girls, were arrested yester-
day by Officer NJ. l.. Fisher for engaging in
an ARRAY. They were sent to court this
morning.
The canal boat which sunk near the Aque-
duct bridge night before last has been re-
moved aud the water has been let into the
Georgetown level Of the canal.
Cleared, schooners Annie +. Conlon with
SEQ tons Of coal for Boston, and Hitchcock
with l, lO0 tons of coal for Boston.
Mr.. Cloyd Taycnncr has so far recovered
that he was able to attend school to-day,
Temperature and condition Of water at :
a. m; Great Falls, temperature, "a; condi-
ton, 4; receiving reservoir, temperature,
80; condition at north connection, A; condi-
ton at south connection, 6; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 60; condition at in
fluent gate-house, 10; condition at ellluent
gate'house, 3G.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-22
GOVERNMENT NEWS.
Matters Being Considered by the Com
missioners,

Matters Being Considered by the Com
missioncrs.
The water Office for several days has had
large force Of men out cutting OF the
water from delinquents.
A sidewalk will be laid on Eleventh street.
between and T streets, and a water main
In square S13.
The Commissioners have been petitioned
to extend the water system to Seventh street
northeast, between X and ]. streets.
The ianitor Of the Cranch School build
ing requests the Commissioners to place
and & streets southeast for the convenience
Of the scholars.
DR.. John II. Lille Of Hacketstown, ~ j.,
has written the Commissioners, stating that
while I'm Washington last April he was
robbed by crowd Of men OF number Of
coupons from bonds. lie was In the act of
getting on the cars at the B. & =. depot
when he was robbed. The Commissioners
have referred the matter to Major Dye TO
get at the truth of the statement and report
whether the offenders have been pursued,
etc.
Building permits have been granted to F.
4. Schiflcly to erect two dwellings on
Ridge street, between Fourth and Fifth
streets, to cost $1,000; John Miller, to erect
six dwelling houses at Fourth and @ streets,
$1,000; Ellen Mckinney, erect a frame
dwelling on Hardwood Road, in the
county, $500; $. Tockfer, erect brick
carpenter shop rear Of 45l II street 5000;
| A. Acker, TO build show-windows Third
street and Pennsylvania avenue, $500; Mrs.
| n. G.. Allcbacb, build an addition to 223 h
street, $500: Il. |. Beall, repair stable rear OF
| Sli Ninth street, $500.
The Washington critic., 1885-10-22
Opcra by Home Talent.

The Washington operate Association met
at Willard Hall last night with view of
recognizing what was once the most pop
ular and successful singing club of this
District. 1t is intended to take up at once
Sousa and Taber's new opera, "Queen of
Hearts" "Trial by Juryn and "The Mi
kado." The association will meet next
Wednesday night at the same place to hear
the "Queen of Hearts read before taking
it up. From the interest manifested last
night it is evident that this organization
will do some effective work this winter.