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, 1885-11-07
President Harris on the AInsWOrth
Branch.

BRANCH
The people Of Walla Walla have
made strenuous efforts for years to
secure branch railroad from that
city to Ainsworth, and the subject
has been freshly agitated this fall.
1t is line that would be OF the
greatest advantage to our neighbors,
giving them a competing road for
grain shipments, and the construc-
tiOn Of the same would mark a re-
vlval Of life in Walla Walla, and
would be worth thousands OF dollars
to the farmers Of that great wheat
belt. Knowing the Importance of
the enterprise and always alive to
those schemes that promise the
greatest good to the greatest num-
Der, Col. Frank Parker Of the States
man, made a trip east for the pur-
pose of waiting upon the highest Of
ficials Of the N. p. road and laying
before them the wishes Of his people.
That he failed in his mission Is no
fault Of the persuasive Parker, but
the following letter from the Presi-
dent Of the road shows that his petit
tion has at least met with considera-
tIon at headquarters:
N. P. RAILROAD COMPANY, !
PRESIDENTS OFFICE,
New YORK, Oct. 25, 1885.
Frank J. Parker Esq, Grand Union
Hotel, Nel0 York:
DEAR SIR: Referring to our con-
ference yesterday in regard to the
road from Walla Walla to Ainsworth,
the construction of which the citizens
Of Walla Walla and others are con-
sidering, beg to say that it seems
to me that the construction of this
railroad at this time would be prema-
ture. 49,.
Although It would be Of advan-
tage to Walla Walla to have direct
connection with the Northern Pacific
road controlled by this company and
operated In harmony with Its inter-
est, the principal advantage OF
such road to your people, could not
accrue until this company has an in
dependent outlet Of its own to Puget
Sound.
An economical means Of cOmmun-
lcation between Eastern and Wes-
tern Washington is Of the utmost
Importance to the growth and pros
perlty Of both sections Of the terri
tory, and is of much more impOr-
lance than another way of commun-
icating with the country east Of the
Rocky mountains.
My Judgment therefore is, that
another outlet for the Walla Walla
country should be deferred until our
direct road to the sound is complet-
ed. This we are steadily pushing,
and II not obstructed, 1 have every
confidence that we can give your
people this most desirable and longed
for result just as soon as II is practi-
cable TO bore the tunnel through the
Cascade mOuntains Yours Truly,
ROBERT HARRIS,
President.
, 1885-11-07

We dislike the idea Of using our
own columns for dunnlng purposes,
and do not afRict our readers often,
the new year is coming on and wish
ing to meet all Of our obligations
before the first Of January, we would
urge upon all knowing themselves
to be indebted to the daily and
weekly REVIEW to make Immediate
settlement.
, 1885-11-07

Miss Eda Dawson, Of Moran prai-
rie, is staying with her sister, Mrs.
Wilbur Waltman, and attending
A. J. COnnell's school.
Krause & Waddell have moved
their stock Of harnesses into the
spacious store room but recently
occupied by W. s. Murphy, in order
to secure room for their large in
voice Of new goods.
Many Of our subscribers inform
us that friends in the east have
written them that they will come
next spring and prospect the cOun-
try. A wholesome immigration Is
expected the coming year.
Rain and plenty OF it started in
las: Tuesday night, and fell in suf-
fcient quantities to facilitate fall
blowing, but more rain would put
the soil in better condition. Indica-
tions, however, point to clear
weather again.
Geo. Muloch has been among us
the greater part Of the week, and
Thursday afternoon we had the
pleasure Of long chat with him r.
garding railroad matters and
the future Of Rockford. Mr.. MulOch
has a shrewd Judgment, matured by
close observation and years of ex-
perience. He is thoroughly posted
on the geographical lay Of this coun-
try, and 1t would be to the advan.
tage Of parties at the Falls inter
ested in having the road intersect
the Northern Pacific at that point,
to interview him at his place Of bus
iness on Riverside avenue, as he can
convince them that the Rockford
route is the most practical and val
liable, and he also understands the
feelings of the people in regard to
this matter.
Mr.. N S. Morris deserves credit
for raising some very fine veget-
ables this year, embracing several
varieties. His rutabagas, turnips
and especially his potatoes and cab
bage were very productive and
grew to very large proportions. He
raised $500 pounds OF potatoes on an
eight Of an acre, and he declares
that by proper cultivation more than
five hundred bushels can be grown
on an acre. The potatoes averaged
a splendid size and are as fine ap-
pearing as we have seen. His cab
bage are perfect pictures Of veget-
able health, aud they would indeed
make the eastern gardener envious
could he feast his eyes on them.
The heads are hard and sound, and
three or four times as large as or
diuary cabbage grown in the east.
His largest turnip weighs ten
pounds, and he has raised rutabagas
that weighed twenty-five pounds.
Last week an important clause
was left out OF the resolutions
adopted by the farmer meeting.
They should have appeared as fol-
lows:
We, the business men Of Rockford
and farmers Of the surrounding
country, recognizing the great bene-
tit to be derived from a railroad
from Spokane Falls to Rockford and
through Rock creek valley and up
per Hangman to Pennington, there
by establishing a direct outlet for
the immense quantity of grain
grown on the Rock creek and upper
Hangman valleys and establishing
a direct communication between the
great timber belt to the north and
east Of Rockford and the great prai-
rie region to the south and west.
Therefore be It
Resolved, That we will heartily CO.
operate with any project having for
its object the speedy building Of a
railroad as above stated; and that we
hereby pledge ourselves to extend
to the enterprise such substantial
aid as labor, material, procuring the
right Of way, etc.
, 1885-11-07

Next Saturday the voters Of this
city will he called upon to elect
member OF the board Of school trus-
tees, a clerk, and vote upon the
proposition Of levying special tax
OF three mills for the purpose Of
maintaining our public schools. The
district has so far been very fOrtu-
nate In its selection Of gentlemen to
fill the position Of trustees, and we
have no fears that the voters will
err In judgment in making the Sc
lection Saturday. The affairs per-
tanning to the schools have been con-
Quoted economically and In a very
satisfactory manner. Spokane Falls
has a reputation for having the very
best Of educational facilities, and
there isnO reason why the present
excellent standard should not be
maintained. BY the most careful
management the district has been
kept out Of debt, and for the goOd Of
the department 1t Is necessary that
It should continue unincumbered.
The fact Is that the trustees propose
to keep out Of debt but in order to
dc so, IL the special tax Is not voted,
the schools will be compelled to close
down In the middle Of the school
year. Our people cannot afford to
have this misfortune befall the chill
dren Of the city. 1t would have a
demOralizing effect upon the whole
school system. Some Of our citizens
may ask why an extra tax is neces-
sary now. The reasons are obvious.
A few years ago, when the city was
small, the school monies received
were amply SUFFICIENT 10 keep the
school in operation. The building
occupied by the few scholars was
little better than a barn, and the
furniture and fixtures would have
put to shame the shabbIest frontier
dug-out Spokane has grown rapid
ly and when but three or four years
ago there were but two or three
dozen school children there are now
several hundred, and the quarters
at thecOmmand Of the trustees are
Inadequate 10 comfortably accommO-
date the children applying for ad.
mission. The income upon which
the schools depend is wholly insult
ficient TO carry out even a short
scho1l year. The outside country
is far more benefited by the growth
ofSpOkane Falls in this respect than
Is the city. Our taxes for school
purposes amount to over $1,000 that
goes into the county school fund and
after the amount apporHoned 10 the
Falls Is Withdrawn there is left a
balance Of upward $500 10 be dis
tributed among other school districts
in the county. This does not seem
Just, but It is according to the pre-
scribed laws governing school mat
ters IN county government and the
various school districts Of the county
are enabled to prosper through this
contribution made by this city.
Such being the case all deficits must
be made by special taxation, and
for the past two years the property
owners have been appealed to in the
dilemma; and so far have never
failed to vote the tax with their
customary liberality, and we feel
that In this Instance there will be no
hesitancy In favoring the PROPOSE
tiORi While the amount is 90 small
as towoEk no hardship upon the
property holder, yet the, income
from that source will be sufficient to
carry on the schools several months
and leave the board in the spring
with no Indebtedness on IFS hands.
, 1885-11-07
MORSELS.

- Dick Sherwood is enjoying himself
at San Francisco and Oakland, Cal.
90 Mrs. Zen scheeline and children
have gone 10 California on a visit.
- Saturday night was All Hallow Zen,
but it was not observed here to any eX-
tent.
- Rain has started in and the weather
would indicate it to be the forerunner OF
snow.
- The new sidewalks along Sprague
street are scattered out in spots. There
ought to be some rolat ionship betwe
them.
Little by little the number OF light
are being increased, and by this time next
week the seven nluminatOrs will be under
full hoadway.
- Some heavy blasting is required nera
the Baptist church in order to excayate
trenches for water pipe.
- Ladies', misses and children's wool
hosiery and underwear in all the best
grades and styles at Loewenberg Bros.
- Contractors with buildings on their
hi nds are clawing in lively to get them
c, RHleted before winter shuts them out.
- Some OF our sportsmen talk Of plant
ing wild rice in the lakes west Of town to
coax an annual flight OF water fowl.
- The brick walls Of the new pottery
works, on Main street, are going up rapid
lv. The workman will have 70 hmm
t,or,sol,.osr IN s,isb mn b,, ,ho finn .,,,,,,,
aios
Rl,cL and ooloro5 sul, Sr;nnos =,
Ioewenberu Rros reduced from ono dol
lar to tventy.five cents per ward. all good
stvIcs.
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, 1885-11-07

All persons suffering from coughs, colds,
asthma, bronchitis, loss Of voice, or any
affection Of the throat or lungs, are re-
quested TO call at W. L. Turner's Drug
store and get T.ial Bottle Of DR.. Kings
charge, which will convince them Of lts
wonderful merits and show what a regu-
lar dollar-slze bottle will do. Call early
, 1885-11-07
New Music,

A. L. Davis has just received a
large lot Of new music. He has all
the latest songs and guitar music.
Those who wish to keep posted on
the latest songs and sheet music
should call
, 1885-11-07

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, ehapped hands, chilhlains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required II
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. For sale at the City
Drug Store, in this city.
, 1885-11-07

A young man desiring to teach
school can secure a position byapply-
ing to Miss Haldeman, county sup
erintendent Of schools. at the public
school building during school hours.
AZ
, 1885-11-07

- Orchard Is having the outside Of his
large building enriched with a coat Of
paint.
, 1885-11-07
LOEWENBERG BROS,
Their Silk, Velvet, Plush, and Dress Goods
Departments

Designs for Fail and Winter at the most modera!e and
nomicu We predict this branch LOewenheg
rapidly growing business widespread popularity The depart
, 1885-11-07
Hosiery, Lace, &TiIa and Fancy Goods.

The stock embraced this sexton Extensive
Entirely New. Having been allotted the display
these goods they will be found
heretofore. In the different lines under the head OF
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-01-17
The Leprosy of Mormonism.

This blot on the fair escutcheon of the
United States should at this memeut have
the attention Of every citizen of this country.
1t is the duty of all the states, East, North
and South, to help their Western sister
states in their present remonstrances against
the march of this hideous pander upon their
borders. Already it has oversloughed half
the territory of Idaho. Montana, Wyom-
ing, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and
Colorado are affected by the lecherous
pleague. The people should become thor
oughly aroused upon the significance of its
enccoachments.
At public meeting in Chicago few
days ago the Rev, DR.. McNiece, of Salt Lake
City declared:
''No adequate idea of Mormonism could
be obtained save by prolonged residence
among them. The children are taught that
1t is rank treason to speak against the Nor
mon Church. The consequence is that
Mormonism is not declining, but is growing
stronger and more defiant against the gov
ernmenG of the Uuited States. DIR. McNeee
reiterates that the main evil of Mormonism
lies even deeper than its polygamous prac-
tices, its barefaced falsehoods and wholesale
swindles. Its worst element, because most
far-reaching in its effects, is the unlawful
attempts of educated men to mislead the
ignorant by insisting that they are divine
priesthood and that they are the divine and
supreme authori in all things. The Nor
mons intend to set up an independent politi-
| cal power, of which polygany shall be the
corner stone. One of the Mormon priests
two years ago, claimed that they controlled
the balance power in |, aho and absolutely
controlled Utah, and that they would soon
control Wyoming and Arizona. The Church
intends to control these governments through
| its priesthood.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-01-17
THE CATWE PLAGUE.

| We are indebted to the enterprise of
our esteemed cotemporary the Egery Ecning,
for its vigorous and successful action in the
justly dreaded contagious rleuro-pheumon-
ia trouble that has invaded the state.
There seems to be every prospect now
that the executive intends taking the mat
ter in hand earnestly. Governor Stockley
has appointed State veterinarian, -luthing
him with such powers as are necessary in
the emergency.
The governors choice for this appoint
ment cannot be too highly commended.
The matter of politics has been entirely sub
ordinat to the demands Of properly
qualified scientific supervision. Dr. Ward
Rowlahd's inchmbeney OF the first s,ppoint
ment in this state to such a position may
be looked upon as step in the light direc-
tion.
There was urgent demand for such an
official. As veterinarian he represents
what exists to-day in all of modern treat
ment for such demands as his profession
calls for. In an emergency such as the
present one it would be manifestly absurd
to risk anything to the empirical charge or
keeping of crude unscientiically trained ex-
perienoe.
Very few of our citizens realize the ex
creme Importance and urgency, or even the
extent of the interests involved. Without
any exaggeration it may be stated that up
on prompt and judcous action in the emer-
gency depends the saving of millions of dol
lars to the people of the state. The most
virulent and fatal of all cattle plaques is in
our midst. Modern science has laid down
certain laws for its treatment, and at what
ever cost they must be obeyed.
IL is the duty of every farmer and dairy
man in Delaware to inform himself upon
them. They are simple, and in due time,
no doubt, exact information may be OBJ
tained from the State Veterinarian here
In regard to the large capital invested in
cattle the consideration of this matter is
well worthy the attention of our state legis-
lature.
The press and veterinary science has done
what is possible so far and it now remains
for the legislature and executive to accom-
plish all that is further needed in the emer-
gency
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-01-17
An Attachment Law.

The increasing laxity among The non-pay.
ing element suggests the propriety of some
form of legislation which will afford meas
uIe of protection to the shopkeepers of this
city. There is growing disposition on the
part of some people to run bills, anywhere
and Everywhere, where the confidence of the
unsuspecting merchant can be enlisted. Let
us cite representative case; store is well
stocked with groceries and opened in given
locality, customer enters and states to the
proprietor that as he is paid by the month,
he will in turn pay his grocery bill monthly,
the statement is accepted in good faith but
unmindful of his promises, gets angry be-
cause ne is asked to liquidate his indebted.
ness, and the coming month he finds another
storekeeper whom he victimizes in the same
manner-thus month after month unprinci-
pied people go from store to store defrauding
our merchants, and there seems to be no
redress. This evil has become SO great that
many of our worthy merchants have become
financially crippled, and some form of legis-
lation should be given whereby protection
could be offered to all legitimate business
enterprises. A law which admits Of par
tial attachment of wages would compel the
dishonest one to pay his bills and at the
same time it would not distress nor even
inconvenience the honest man.
Ifa man, honestly inclined, is temporarily
borne down by adverse surroundings, he
meets with sympathy and encouragement on
every side, and the provisions of an attach
.ment law, it is safe to say, would never be
enforced against well-meaning party.
Our merchants never complain of those
feel chagrined as they scan their ledgers and
see the list Of those who can pay but who
will not-and this identical class should be
compelled to either stop purchasing Or be
compelled, by the strong arm of the law, to
pay for what they get.
1t is a fact, easy of verifcation, that many
of our grocerymen supply families with theil
cuisine wares, for weeks and weeks during
sickness, or business depression, only to find
said families, when their exchequers have
been refilled, going to other stores to make
their purchases. There is no gratitude in a
dishonest man, and as he is without graft.
tude, let the aid of tho law be invoked that
his practices be made honest.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-01-17
Mexico.

Iguaco Mariscal, the Mexican minister to
England who is at present staying in New
York expires es himself with great warmth
upon the fact of unbroken railway connec-
tion between New York and the metropolis
of his native country. Though it is long
six days journey, the simple fact is one that
both counties may point to with pride as an
instance of international enterprise. In re-
gard to the debt of 100000, 900 owed
England the minister said that hardly
$40, 900, 600 of it had come into the hands of
Mexico. He added that there was willing
ness to recognize the indebtedness at
$S3 000, 900, and that his country never en-
tertained the idea of reputation.
In reference to the Nicaraguan canal he
said that if diligence be not seen among
those who have that project in view, they
will soon find Mexico completing her trans
continental Tehuantepec railway OF
| course the last mentioned entelp prise would
| ilfuenec the Eads ship railway more than
the Nicaraguan project being in the same
province. In reference to the Spanish Trea
ty Senior Mariscal considered it would be ad
vantageous to both powers and added that
his country looked upon the matter approb
| atively.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-01-17
Give Words of Cheer.

Give the young and struggling word of
encouragement when you can. You will
not leave those plants in your window boxes
without water, nor refuse to open the shut
tiers, so that the sunlight might fall upon
them, but leave some human flower to suffer
for want of appreciation, or the sunlight of
encouragement. There are few hardy
souls that can struggle along on stony soil
shrubs that can wait for the dew and the
sunbeams-yines that climb without kindly
traiping-but only few. Utter the kind
word when you can see that it is desc rived.
The thought that mo one cares and no one
knows" blights many bud Of promise
Be it the young artist at his easel, the young
preacher in the pulpit, the workingman at
his bench, the boy at his mathematical pro-
bl"ms, or your little girl at the piano, give
nh praise you can.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-01-17
PleurO-pneumonia and Contagious
Pleuro-pneumonia
The No, ming Ne,us of IA inst says

The No, ming Ne,Cs of IA inst says
"The point to remember is that au animal
affected with pleuro-pneumonia is net only
absolutely worthless, but also positively
dangerous, and that every interest requires
its entire and perfect destuction.''
This is somewhat inexact as pleuro-pneu-
mona and contagious pleuro-pueumonia are
two very distinct diseases. The first (pleu-
| ro pneumonia) is not considered dangerouss
and, animals affected with it, under ordin-
airy circumstances, in the great majority of
cases, and with intelligent treatment, are
readily cured: in contagious pleuro-pneu-
monia which is the disease just broken out
here, it is entirely different It is markedly
fatal, and though in the incipiency of the
disease is somewhat difficult to distinguish
from pleuro. pneumonia, in its development,
is as distinct in symptoms as smallpox and
scarle: fever.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-01-17
Samuel j. Randall.

The New-York Herald draws attention to
the fact in reference to the Bankruptcy
Bill that representatives Collins, of Massa-
chusetts, and Adams, of New York, made
commendable efforts to have a day fixed for
the consideration Of the National Bank
ruptcy bill, but unfortunately the motion
failed to receive the necessary two-thirds
vote. While not sufficiently large to secure
the immediate consideration OF the bill, the
vote indicates that majority Of the House
is in favor of its passage. As the failure
probably means the defeat of the measure
for this session, the action Of the House
will be received with disappointment and
dissatisfaction by the business men of the
country. Mr.. Samuel J. Randall, it seems,
is entitled to the unenviable distinction of
bringing about this result.