, 1888-12-13


saw white man except at the bridge
over the Spokane and at the bluffs. Three
lonely camps were made in this then DESC
late region, and when at the end Of the
journey he again heard his native Ian.
gnage 1t was the most welcome sound that
greeted his ears for long time. General
Wright fought some of his noted battles
with the Indians near the Spokane, and
on the left bank could be seen piles Of dry
bones designating the spot where this old
lndian.fghter had killed over hundred
cayuses which he captured from the hos
tiles, and by this means weakened their
predatory mode Of warfare.
In 1882 the writer again visited the falls
and found it fourishing town, but IL
was simply the necleus OF q city-a, child
in com mercia sense that could be
wheedled and cajoled into pleasant humor
by soft.sounding words OF peace. The
Northern Pacific railroad then extended to
the crossing of the Clark's Fork, and in
the pleasant ride over the Spokane prairie
he could discern the footprints of an APP
preaching empire. What was once the
pasture Of herds of Indian horses was then
dotted with farms, with here and there
little towns springinR into active business
life. At the falls he was privileged by a
visit to Prof. Tiernan's laboratory and
shown specimens of the richest ore taken
from the surrounding mountains. The
professor was enthusiastic in his predic.
tions for the future and many of bis
prophesies have been fulfilled; others are
in the process of fulfllment.
:, Last Sunday the writer was again priv:
ileged with visit to Spokane Falls, and
what wonderful change! The CONNER
cial infant had laid aside its swaddlin9
clothes and donned the raiment Of mature
manhood. The beautiful townsite-per.
haps the best in the northwest-was
covered with brick blocks and handsome
residences in the latest style Of architec.
ture. The streets we're illuminated by two
systems Of electric lights, two or three
avenues and streets and the constant hum
OF machinery stirred the pulse Of CONNER.
cial life. Large four or five story build
ings, built Of solid masonry. adorned the
streets, and away out on the charming
plains could be seen handsome
residences of wealthy inhabit.
ants. The hills were being graded and
villas were perched on the heights which
were formerly almost inaccessible. On
every hand could be seen new edifices in
course of erection, and all of the latest
architecture and of the most permanent
character. Everything is built for en-.
durance and gives evidence OF the cont.
dence of the people in the future of the
city.
Spokane Falls is undoubtedly the great
city of the interior of the northwest, and
the possibilities of the future, with its
manufacturing facilities. mineral wealth
tributary to It aud active, live business
men, are almost unlimited. d.-Times.M Noun.
taineer.
George H. Durham, cashier Of the Com.
mercial National bank of Portland, is in
the city. He is looking over the field here
with view OF establishing bank. From
what Mr.. Durham said it may be sur
missed that the establishment of another
banking institution in Spokane is Ger.
tainty.
Mr.. Durham thinks the city has great
future and that it 10 good place for in.
vestments. He said that his report to the
sents will be very favorable.
The men who will back the scheme
comprise one of the strongest financial
combinations in the country. They have
founded several banks in the Pacific
Northwest.
Mr.. Durham is considered a man of
sound business judgment, and his opinion
is worth something. He said that Spokane
is about as good place for business as he
has struck.
Paul Schultze, land com missioner of the
Northern Pacific railroad company, was in
the best of humor as he leaned back in an
armchair in the observatory of his pala-
tial car yesterday afternoon and conversed
with q REVIEW reporter. He wondered
at the rapid growth of the city and said
he noticed vast Improvements at every
visit.
In speaking Of the relations between the
railroad and the city he claimed that the
prosr Gritty of the latter was due in very
large degree to the efforts OF the former
and added:
"The cry that the Northern Pacific is dis.
terminating against Spokane is wide of
the truth. The present prosperity of the
very liberal policy of the railroad. Why,
it is to our interests that Spokane should
be great city, and 1t will certainly be
another Denver because the company is
heavily interested in property here apart
from its depot grounds and other railroad
property. Outside of this say the COM
pany has $500, 900 worth of property. So
you can readily see that it is the aim of
the road to do everything possible to pro-
"How about Mr.. Cowley's claim in the
railroad addition which you propose plat
ting" asked the reporter.
"Oh, that does not cause US any trouble |
as the court has already granted judy. |
ment in favor of the railroad, though Mr..
Cowley has moved to have that decision |
set aside. We will 60 right along and |
plat sections IL and 10 in the railroad |
addition just as If we had no further fight |
with Mr.. Cowley."
Mr.. Shuttle leaves to-day for Genessee |
in connection with railroad land matters. /
Albert Whyte, who arrived in the city
yesterday, 10 ct the head of one of the |
most gigantic colonization and immigra.
tion schemes for Washington territory
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