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, 1888-04-05
A New Thing In Safe Locks.

A new electric Formulation safe lock
has just been patented by Chicagoan,
which differs materially from all other
safe locks in the fact that there is no ori-
flee to speak of in the door of the safe
The dial, which is such n conspicuous feat
ure on the ordinary safe, has no connec'
tiOn in this invention, except by electric
wires, with the body of the safe, and may
lie on the cashiers desk or repose securely
in his home, free from any possible vio-
lence of the burglars hammer.
There is in fact, no limit to the dis
tance that may intervene between the dial
and the safe lock, granted that the con-
nection is satisfactory and the battery suf-
ficiently strong. A safe might perfectly
well rest in Chicago office and only be
opened by means of dial in New York.
The mechanism Is very simple. The dial
rests In magnetic block, from which
wires extend and communicate with mag
nets which set up the tumblers in the
lock, and so permit of the throwing back
of the bolt bar This releases n spring or
body of compressed air, as the case may
be, which in turn releases the heavy bolt
work. The wires penetrate the top plato
of the safe at the jamb of the door and
move in zig-zag course through tho
inner plates to the lock. The wires arc
so small and their course so crooked that,
IL is claimed, they cannot be traced by ex-
plosives A current of electricity is OBJ
tanned from several small batteries by
pressing down key on the vulcanite
block that holds the dial. The dat, when
not in use, can he detached from the vul-
canite block and carried in the pocket.
The door of safe whose lock is controlled
by this electric apparatus will present TO
the burglar none Of the spindles which
penetrate the walls of the ordinary safe
and yield SO conveniently to the influences
of the blowpirc, but simply knob for
opening the door, which only penetrates
the first plate. Philadelphia Cali.
, 1888-04-05

thusiastic supporters Of the peoples
ticket because 4 the absence OF red
fire and rockets and ROSTERS in its
columns it was because it was taken
for granted that the fight closed with
the closing Of the polls, and the victory
won was valuable, not on account OF
the personal triumph accompanying
il, but for the use Il will be put to.
Good, safe, progl essive city govern
ment is the object we have secured
and for which we fought, not the NOR.
tification OF any portion OF our fellow
citizens. God knows each day brings
enough heart burnings of its own with
out going back to yesterday.
, 1888-04-05
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Having disposed OF the REVIEW
newspaper We desire to notify the pub
lie that all bills against the under
signed, personally or the REVIEW Pub
fishing Company, will be paid upon
presentation, and all amounts due the
firm up to March 3lst, 1888, are pay
able to them. It is desirable that the
business be closed up ss soon as pos
sible, and we would therefore request
that all persons indebted will make
prompt payment. Bills will be rem.
dered either through the mail or by
personal presentation within few
days. Respectfully,
ii. Il. Brown.
II w. GREENBURG.
SPOKANE FALLS, April l, 1888.
, 1888-04-05

The discovery OF paralysis rs the orig
inal cause of SO many forms of mental
alienation is the most important event OF
the century In psychiatrie, and it may be
called the chief feature OF the new school.
Since this discovery the insane are no
longer considered beyond the domain of
science, and the belief strengthens daily
a n correlation between mental and
physical disturbances Puerperal, cardiac
and hepatic insanity have been recognized
In their turn, aud the modern movement
tends to the conviction that there is not
point of the human economy which, II
wounded, cannot produce psychic
trouble, especially In those subjects pee
pured by an hereditary taint To use the
picturesque expression of DIR. Falret, the
celebrated alienist, the physician consents
no longer to be the secretary of his
patients, to write droll stories under their
dictation. Instead, he searches the phys.
ical structure to find where repairs are
ueeded.---Paris Cor. New York Post
, 1888-04-05
BEECHER'S STORY.

The family OF the late Henry Ward
Beecher have published his written
statement of the Tilton affair. 1t IL
in substance that Mrs. Beecher having
advised Mrs. Tilton to SCI arate from
her husband and Mr.. Bowen to dis
charge him from his employment as
editor of the Independent, afterwards
became convinced, through the repre-
sentation of "Mutual Friend Moulton,"
that he had done Mrs. Tilton a great
injury. This conviction to q nature
like Beecher's was extremely distress
ing. There was nothing he would not
do to right this wrong. He INDUCED
in the most extravagant expressions OF
regret and humility, and extended be-
sides aid in considerable quantities in
the shape of money to tho Tiltons.
Finally his eyes we're opened to the
fact that he was being made the dupe
OF pack of unscrupulous adventures,
whose boldness had reached the point
of charging him with adultry with Mrs.
Tilton. This was blackmail without
disguise. He at once determined to
sever connection with the gang. The
public knows the rest. Mr.. Beecher
solemnly declares from the grave that
he never had other relations with Mrs.
Tilton than those which father might
have with a daughter, a brother with
Il sister, an honest and honorable man
with the wife OF his best friend. The
story is told in Mr.. Beecher's happiest
vein and will carry conviction to those
who are disposed to be impartial in
judgment. Thus the shadow is pass
ing from the life of another great man.
, 1888-04-05
A BOOM FROM BRITAIN.

A TRAVELLER makes the following
statement to reporter of the Victoria
Times:
"Spokane Falls is forging ahead at
q rapid rate. The population is now
estimated ut about ten thousand and
increasing al ratio equalled by no
other interior town. 1t is becoming
quite railroad center. No less than
four trains arrive there already daily.
These are crowded with passengers.
Here he remained for about week,
and found that it was the center OF
trade for such camps rs Rock Greek,
Salmon River, and Ruby City. He
considers Spokane the most promising
point between the coast and Helena.
Property is high already. On the
principal thoroughiare 800 per foot
frontage is the ruling figure. Build
ing is going on in every direction. He
reports all the American cities and
towns on the Sound and in the interior
as being brisk. He is in high feather
with the result OF his tip, and believes
he has struck something better than
an "ile" well in Pennsylvania or Ohio
, 1888-04-05
Catching the Public Fancy.

I have an acquaintance who earns a
handsome living with money to spare, by
inventing new devices of all kinds likely
to catch the capricous public fahog. He
has invented toys, bats, advertisements,
inks, pens, pencils and l know not what
else, and is now concentrating his energies
upon n novelty in stationery. The de-
mand for new styles and shapes in fancy
stationery is constant. Any oddity, how
ever eccentric In color, size or form that
it may be, Is certain to go. What he pro-
poses IL to presentably put upon the
market black paper and envelopes, to be
written ON with white ink. He has per-
fected his Device he AYERS, and expects to
reap handsome fortune by it, For per-
sons in very deep mourning, especially
those who have lost wealthy relatives
who have remembered them in their wills,
IL should certainly possess unusual
attractions. AS we have had every other
color in stationery hut black, nothing
will, / suppose, remain after It but for him
to invent some substitute for paper TO
write on.--Trumble in New York News.
, 1888-04-05
THE DAWN OF SOUTHERN RE
PUBLICANISM.

A goodly number of the young men
of the south are beginning To turn
their faces to the morning. OF old
line whig stock they agree with the
Republican party on all the living is
sues of the day. Sooner or later the
people Of the south of both races must
divide upon those issues instead of
dividing upon the issue of race. 1t is
extremely desirable from a national,
patriotic stand point that this division
come at the earliest prac tioabie
moment.
There is no reason in the philosophy
OF things why southern white man
should not vote the ticket that repre-
sents the doctrine OF protection and
a'southern a. black man vote the ticket
that represents the opposite view if
they so desire.
The issues OF the rec construction era
with the passions that accompanied
them are settled. Men cannot forever
live on a mere sentiment This is the
age of material development, the age
of the railroad, the ship canal, the tele-
phone. Young men at the south,
born since the surrender of General
Lee, are beginning to realize that the
Kentucky resolutions wont develop
the resources OF their country. They
are beginning to think for themselves
and to chose for themselves. Natur-
ally they are attracted 10 the party
which promises prosperity for their
section, which promises to make a
Pennsylvania of Alabama, of North
Carolina, OF Virginia.
, 1888-04-05
Spokane Falls Review
SPOKANE FALLS. APRIL 8, 1883.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The REVIEW is issued this morning
for the first ii me under the new man
agement. It's owners are PATFIcK II
WINSTON, JAMES MONAGHAN, @. .B.
KINo and WILLIS SWEET.
We recognize the fact that Spokane
is the foremost city in eastern Wash
ineton, and second to no other place
in the northwest. The morning OF
its growth and prosperity has barely
dawned. The history Of its rapid ad-
vancement TO place and power 10
without parallel in the growth OF
cities. The past history of the city Is
but indicative OF its future. The re-
sources of its surrounding country are
varied, rich and inexhaustible. Rail
roads are reaching in various direc-
tions, and by proper energy and fore
sight, our city may gather to itself q
commercial strength and Importance
unequaled by any place between st.
faul anu E,ui y iohSicSc. 30
thus in the future greatness oil Spo-
kane, we must realize the magnitude
Of the task OF giving to this city and
section morning newspaper equal to
the requirements OF the age and coun-
try in which we live. We intend the
REVIEW to be one Of the enterprises
that shall grow in wealth and power
with the nol invest. Recognizing the
fact that the prosperity OF this jour
nal depends upon the progress and
prosperity Of this city and the sur
sounding country, we shall labor un-
ceasingly for the upbuilding OF each
and every public enterprise connected
with the development Of the inland
empire. It hut remains for us to say
that the REVIEW will be published as
legitimate business enterprise; and
that the ambition of its publishers is
TO make it strong, reliable couserva.
tive newspaper.
, 1888-04-05

A striking estimate of the probable
duration of the existence of the house OF
lords was given by Lord Napier Of Mag
dala to the tallow chambers. ''As long,"
said his lordship, 'as the house Of lords
numbers among its members such men as
Lord Beaconsfield, Lord Tennyson and
Lord Shaftesbury believe 1t will continue
TO retain the confidence OF the British
people," As the house no longer numbers
among its members Lord Beaconsfield or
Lord Shaftesbury, it appears that In Lord
Napier's estimation it has already lost
two-thirds Of the confidence of the people,
an il the other third is to bc measured by
the attendance of Lord Tennyson, the
hight of the house Of lords must be waxing
almost as dim MS that phed by the tallow
chambers themselves London Truth.
, 1888-04-05
Going to the Funeral.

"My darling" said fond mother who
believed in appealing to children's tender
feelings instead Of furnishing them, III
you are so naughty you will prievs
mamma 30 that she will get sick and have
TO lie in bed in a dark room and taks
nasty medicine; and then she may die,
and have to be taken away ont 10 the
cemetery and be buried; and you will"-
The child's face had become solemn and
more solemn, but an angelic smile over
spread his face at his mothers last words
and throwing his arms about her neck, he
exclaimed: "Oh, mammal and mayn't
sit beside the coachmani'
, 1888-04-05

The Spokane and Palouse railroad
will reach the town of Genessee in a
few days. From that point to Lewis
ton by comparatively easy grades, the
distance is short. The completion OF
the road to Lewiston opens up to
Spokane the entire Palouse, Moscow,
and Genessee country, and the charm
ing valley OF the Clearwater. The
prospect is exceedingly inviting.
From Spokane to the rimrock over
looking Lewiston at the junction OF
the Snake and Clearwater rivers, a
distance of Que. hundred and twenty
miles, are a succession of ranches,
whose fertility is unrivalled. Down in
the valley OF the Clearwater the vege-
tation supplies the varied appetites Of
man, with fruits unsurpassed for flaw
or and limitless in quantity. Beyond
lie Tamna valley and Camas Prairie.
This road alone, when completed, will
prove feeder TO our city which in
sures it's future.
, 1888-04-05

Tho baby king Of Spain received AZ 4
New Years Gift from Havana, Cuba, .
large chest filed with the finest cigars
They were thought to be of chocolate. as
they should have been for SO small A
specimen of royalty, but they were found
to he real substantial rolls OF weed of the
most exquisite kind. The letter from ths
donor said; "These cigars are made Of
weeds such us will grow not more than
once every twenty years. Let them be
preserved, therefore, for tbe time when
King Alfonso XIII will mnke his first
attempt at smoking, which ought not to
be made more unpleasant to him by hay.
ing to smoke an inferior sort of tobacco"
Foreign Letter.
, 1888-04-05

THE afternoon dispatches announce
the death at Philadelphia of BENJAMIN
HARRIS BREWSTER ex.attorney general
OF the United States. A position in
this government that has been occu-
pied by WILLIAM WRIT, JOHN J. CRIT
TENDEN, JEREMIAH S. BLACK, and
REvERDy JOHNSON gives credit to
the fame Of any lawyer. GENERAL
BREWSTER while not ranking with
any OF these men took station at the
Pennsylvania bar with men like BID
DIE, GowEN, and aHIRAs. His brother,
+. CARROLL BREWSTER, was attorney
general of Pennsylvania, and the fam
lily has always taken high social rank
even in Philadelphia. He was essen
TALLY social man dressing with rare
elegance and in style which vt this
day is considered highly eccentric.
His personal appearance was exceed
ingly forbidding owing to burn
which disfgured his entire face. But
this defect was soon forgotten in the
brilliancy Of his conversation and the
grace of his manners. A Pittsburgh
politician once said OF GENERAL
BREWSTER "He is the most charm
ing liar IN American politics" His
last public service was performed in
the cabinet Of PRESIDENT ARTHUR,
where his record added nothingto his
fame as n lawyer.
, 1888-04-05
Marriage Among the Eskimo.

As regards matrimonial matters, the,
generally have but one wife, and neve,
more than two at the same time. M
formal preliminaries In the way of u mar.
mage service seem to be presented. When
q couple come to the same way OF think.
ing, the man takes the woman from be,
home, sometimes even without asking ths
parents consent, and installs her in hi
own igloo as the fire tender and "slayevV
,hereof Usually tho relation Is hapnv
one. Sometimes, however, incompati
bility Of temper reveals itself and tbes
she uncongenial wife is returned to her
former home, having been taken only ,'op
approval" and no formal divorce b.ins
reQuircd.--J Macdonald Oxley In Amer.
nan Magazine.
, 1888-04-05

AN issue Of overriding importance
is not what to do with the surplus IN
the treasury, but how to stop that
surplus from continually increasing.
Taking each month from the pockets
of the people eight millions of dollars
more than are necessary to run the
government, must, of course, be stop
ped sooner or later. IL is hardly
necessary to say the sooner the better.
Congress, however, seems to be dis
posed to get rid of the surplus on hand
rather than prevent its accumulation.
The temptation to spend is very great
especially other peoples money.
Judging from the outside appearance
of some of the schemes before con-
gress it won't take very long to get
rid OF what is on hand. Let us hope
when that is done the necessary leg
lation to stop another accumulation
will be accomplished.
, 1888-04-05

The center of popuIhtion Of the Jynit

The center OF p0pumtion Of the United
States, according to the last census, is
near Louisville, Ky. 1t has steadily
moved westward for q century, Baltimore
having been about the center at the be-
ginning of the century. No doubt the
next census will show that 1t has moved
considerably further west, probably to
some point in Illinois. AT this rate It
viii not be long before this point will be
TO the west OF the Mississippi river.
When all OF the territories are admitted
there will be twenty-one states west Of the
Mississippi and twenty-six to the east, 30
thac no matter what may be the increase
Ia population OF the west the east will al
ways have a majority in tho senate-Ex-
change.
, 1888-04-05
A Very Remarkable Railroad.

Probably the most remarkable railroad
in the world Is that running from Clog.
gintz to LounerinR, near Vienna. 1t Is
only twenty-five miles in length, and cost
over $7,OOOOOO. 1t begins at the little
station OF Gloggintz, at an elevation OF
l,4OO feet, and from there the train,
hauled by two powerful locomotives,
winds round and round over some fifteen
double viaducts and through M many
tunnels. 1t creeps along precipices afford.
Ing glimpses of some Of the widest,
scenery in Europe. Its terminus, Loun'
ering, IL at an elevation OF 5000 foet.--
Chicago Herald.
, 1888-04-05
THE BOARD OF TRADE.
SPOKANE FALLS, April |, Is

No factor is 50 powerful in promot
ing the interest of city as the Board
of Trade. Possessing all the advan-
tages of organized intelligence it co M
mands abroad that confidence and re-
spect which does not attend individu-
al enterprise. The REVIEW tenders
it cordial cooperation to the gentle
men who comprise the Board OF Trade
of the city in the promotion of it's vel
fare.
, 1888-04-05

Engagements in france do not gener-
ally last very long, three or four months
being often the limit, and this time is
hardly sufficient to prepare the extensive
trousseau required. The corbeille do
marriage is an unheard OF thing In our
country, but 1t is essential in France. It
is the gift of the future husband and his
family, and must be furnished with all
that is beautiful and costly. The cash.
mere shawls the velvet dresses, diamonds
and pearls are the first gifts, and then
come the priceless laces, sets OF precious
stones aud the family jewels. The Argo-
nRuJ.
, 1888-04-05
THE WHITE DOLLAR.

Neither the business interests of the
country nor the labOring classes COM
plain of the silver dollar. Wall street
and the men who live solely on the in.
terest of loaned money are unfriendly
to American money because the more
valuable they can make dollar the
cheaper they can hire labor, the more
easily they can speculate on values.
, 1888-04-05

GENERAL BADEAU has sued tn:
GRANTS for forty thousand dollars. 1t
IS about time to let the wife and chill
dren OF GENERAL GRANT alone. The
money he earned on his death bed by
writing his memoirs ought to be safe
from the rapacity OF the most hungry.
GENERAL GRANT when alive met many
enemies without finching from the
ordeal. Now that he is dead the sorry
spectacle is presented OF one of his
nearest companions entering into n
legal contest with those he left behind.
GENERAL BADEAU having failed to
write his name along side of GRANTS
over the portals of immortal fame
seems determined to secure for it the
immortality of infamy. Hc can no
more persuade the American people
that he wrote GRANTS Memoirs than
that ne won his victories
, 1888-04-05

Col. JOHN =. IRISH comes to Ore
gon from California just to attend a
Democratic state convention, and the
Oregonian thinks colored gentleman
is hidden somewhere in the wood pile.
Some Democratic boom might be
stolen from the rear pocket of this tai
ented manipul ,tor, and the chances
are that GROVER CLEvLANDs string is
attached to that boom.
, 1888-04-05
THE OLD AFFECTION.

Down comes the whlrlIng, drifting snow,
And hides the frozen earth from view;
One last tuft Of grass, still through
The deep'nipg mass sways to and fro
Old tenant, buried now by new.
Alone, today, In this old house, ~
1 watch the storm, with head bent low;
And see, with saddened eyes there grow
Around that tuft which cold winds rouse,
Dread symbol Of u promised woe.
Dear friend, my thoughts fly out TO you,
And frame this wish that burns me 90
Keep ever for me a. go,
The old affection; still be true
To one whose love no change can know.
M. +. Pendleton
, 1888-04-05
THE silver question seems to be

THE silver question seems to bc at
traoting considerable attention ut the
National capitol No other question
ia more important to this section of
country. While certain interests are
entirely dependent upon silver and
lead, all other portions of the country
are deeply interested in these ques-
tions. 1t is proper for the west to
watch closely the course taken by
prominent public men upon these is
sues and presidential year is the
very time TO put them on record.
, 1888-04-05
A CRISIS.

AN opportunity that comes but once
in the life OF a city is about to be offer
ed TO Spokane. Ii this city is to be-
come the equal of Denver, of Mime
apolis, of Kansas City, it must have
more railroad facilities. Judge Deadly
has virtually destroyed the possibility
of good TO be derived from the inter
state commerce bill by his decision ap.
plying the bill TO the existing condi-
ton of things. In spite of that bill
Spokane is Disseminated against in
matter of freights. SO long as that
continues, Just so long Il is impossible
to compete with Portland and the
Sound cities, in the matter of trade
with the retail merchants in the sur
rounding county Goods If put here
as cheap as they are put in Portland,
Can be sold from here to the mines
and the Palouse country cheaper than
they can be bought in Portland. The
advantages arising from equal chances
with Portland are too obvious TO re-
quire further comment. Relief is to
be found in more railroad facilities.
Reliable information warrants the
statement that it is now within the
power of our city TO insure the build
ing of the Seattle ard Lake Shore road
to this point--worS at this end OF the
line to begin at once and the road to
be completed during the next year.
The REVIEW does not pretend that it
has the ear OF Mr.. Hill and the Mani
foba system, but it ventures the sug-
gestion that the Manitoba road
will continue to approach the
Lake Shore road until the
roads join and form another
great transcontinental line. When
this occurs, if Spokane is made the
objectiv. point of both roads,the most
difficult problem in the way of our
future greatness is solved Walla
Walls and other cities are making
every effort to secure this rord. While
il may be true as IL general proposition
that men who build railroads start for
an objective point and go there re-
gar lless OF the wishes Of people else
where, yet the case of this road is
not to be measured by any theory.
The fact is that distinct purpose to
build the road here exists, subject
10 stated condition which involves
only such minor considerations as the
right of way and small stock sub
scription. A committee Of the Board
of Trade have this matter under ad-
visement. Prompt action is necessary.
No time should be lost. The road is
dirt cheap at any price. Its compile
ton here must be secured if possible.
Let the knowing fellows who shake |
their heads and wink as they whisper
the road is coming anyway" get to
he rear for little time. Let tho men
If pluck and foresight come to the
ront. Spokane has never yet failed to
eize and to press an opportunity.
I er record in tina: direction mas yet to
, 1888-04-05

An English historian while writing, ID
IS said, smokes not only one cigar, but
several To manage this he had to invent
new cigar holder, This has the ordinary
mouth piece, but branches OF, so to speak,
at right angles mt the other end. There
are holes in these branches into which the
cigars are placed, as many ns four at
sitne being possibility Chicago News.