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, 1888-04-19
ANIMALS, WILD AND TAME.

Two lumbernen Of Lycoming county, Pa, d,
while driving TO their work in q sleigh the
other night, were pursued for several miles
by six wolves, one ofswhich attempted to
jump into the sleigh, but was shot.
A man in In Genesco, Ills, saw two mice
In his stable. He hastily ran to q neighbors
and borrowed a rat terrier. The terrier was
thrown in the barrel, and at the first nab
took Off the head of ono of the mice with .
crack like breaking clay pipe. Both the
mice were frozen to death.
A farmer near Galena, Ills, saw n large
owl sitting on a tree. He got n gun aud
blazed away, but didn't disturb the owl His
sons and his neighbors tried their skill at
shooting with no better result. After all the
ammunition on hand had been expended a
boy climbed the tree and found that the owl
was dead and frozen fast TO the limb.
An English firm Of pyrotechnists have at
their factory Newfoundland dog which
positively revels in fireworks. He rushcs
into a shower of sparks with as much delight
as most Of his kind display in cold bath,
and on lighted squib being thrown within
his reach, he will run after the smolderng
stump rs ii 1t were a bone, and trample it
out with his paws
The Hollencamp family, of Xenia, O., have
a pet coon. They also had n lot of chickens,
but woke up the other morning to find thir.
ty-two of them stiff in death, with their
throats cut and their blood all gone. The
coon was about looking sleel; and fat and 80
innocent that the family could not make up
their minds whether he was the guilty one or
not, and even yet they think it might have
been the work of a weasel.
Samuel Wright, of Albany, Ga, for want
Of something better to pet, devoted his atten-
tion TO kitten. Hc afterward acquired an
owl, and housed the two together in the same
room, in the hopes of having nucleus for
happy family. One day he went TO look in
upon his pets, but was surprised to find the
room as silent as the graveyard OF some de-
serted village 1nstituting a search, he dis
covered evidences that the cat had been de-
voured by the voracious owl, and that
owlship had died Of too much cat meat
, 1888-04-19

ioned COW boy yesterday by riding into the
Mszpppa saloon ON the back ola mule,
ard for this diversion had to contribute TO
the running expenses OF the city, the sum
OF $ll.20.
A man named d. A. Myers, hailing from
Spokane Falls, recently made great uhe
In Walla Walla, on receiving through the
express office a box containing some old
newspapers. 1t seems that he had paid S6oo
for II. supposlng that IL would contain
$40 900 oi counterfeit money.
On Friday night the store OF Il. Lusky,
on Howard street, near the railroad track,
was entered by burglars, who departed
with $500 or $500 worth oi GOODS. MT mr
Lusky, il seems, has been sick at the nos
pital, and had just got about again. Ihe
loss Is heavy QUE for him.
This was only TIE beginning OF his trou'
BILE however, for he was soon re-arrested
This time on the serious charge OF having
forged a check for $50 on the Oliver Bros
His trial was set for Monday at 10 a. m,
and mean while he will luxurate In the
county all In default ui $500 bail.
Yesterday was the Ioyeliest day Of the
year and every body took advantage OF II
to go out. The White House seemed tn be
the center of attraction. One Is Absolutely
bewildered by the gorgeous display OF goods
exhibited to the eager eye OF the visitor. IL
Is not too much to say that no house this
side Of st. Paul can rival the White House
for variety and extent Of imported dress
goods silks, fine vevets, house furnishing
goods carpets, etc. You can absolutely buy
ANYTHING yon wish in their line and, al.
though the class of goods they keep is of
the highest order, the prices areas low as
inferior goods can be bought at other
houses. No Muse can excel them In fancy
goods The truth is well recognized In Spo-
Kane that the White House keeps nothing
but the very finest grade OF al goods they
handle. The great business already done
will still be much enlarged when they re-
move tp their rev premises, ll9 foot front
by l52 feet deep, four stories aud basement,
with passenger aud freight elevators and the
modern improvements.
, 1888-04-19
PERSONALS.

Major John NJ. Burke Is at the Grand,
taking u rest and looking after his political
fences.
o. d. Garrison, of Murray, is at the
Windsor. He reports good prospects tor
the North Fork
John q. Davenport, Of Wardner, has
roons at the Arlington. He has some
handsome quartz ffbm the Cariboo.
Col. p. II. Stone, one Of the prominent
men Of Walla Walla, Is stopping in the
city. figuring on some business scheme.
p. ID. Kearney arrived yesterday evening
from Colville and reports considerable
activity in mining in the northern country.
s. C. Hyde the lawyer, is back. The
firm of Hyde e. Hagan becomes one OF the
strongest In the northwest, both in ability
and experience.
Our old Missouri friend, Bancroft, has
taken charge of the Cliff house at Occur d.
Alene City. Coeur 'Alene is delightful
place to spend the day with the rod, and
Mr.. Bancroft makes all his guests perfectly
at home.
1t is on the programme for gay and fes-
tive party to go TO the Occur d'Alene coun-
try on Monday. IL is to consist of Patsie
Clark, Ben Kingsbury, John NJ. Bnrk and
other gentlemen, and Mrs, General Warren.
Mrs. McCraig, wife OF the Northern Pacific
agent, and Miss Clara Roberts, society edi-
tor OF the Miner, all OF Butte City, Mon.
tana.
, 1888-04-19
ORDINANCE NO. 12S.

An ordinance to ratify contract between
the city of Spo kane Falls and Roe e. Hen
derson for grading Sixth street.
The city Of Spokane Falls does ordain as
follows
SECTION 1. The contract dated March
10Th, 1888, entered into between the City of
Spokane Falls and Roe & Henderson for
grading Sixth street between the center OF
Saxton street west to the west line Of Mill
Street, for the sum of $l,585, which con-
tract was signed on the part Of the city by
w. II. Taylor, and by the city clerk in du-
plicate, one copy of which is on file with
the city clerk, is in all things and in all its
provisions fully authorized, ratified and
confirmed, and all acts and proceeding
heretofore had in reference thereto are rat
flied and confirmed.
SEc 2. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after five days AZ
ter IT'S passage and publication.
Passed the city council Aprii 10, 1888.
Approved April 13, 1888.
w. IL. TAYLOR, Mayor.
Attest.
w +. EDWARDS, City Clerk.
, 1888-04-19
ASTRONOMICAL TIDBITS.

The length Of time large turkey will last
in a small, economical family recalls the
scriptural widow with the vessel Of oil.
A school for instruction in the art Of carv.
ing in Paris has over 800 pupils, nearly half
Of whom are said to be young ladies.
In the making Of hotel sponge cake there
does not appear to be tho smallest difficulty
in getting the sponge" for a foundation.
In old times they used to be called red head
ducks, but now on tho fashionable bill of
fare the reading Is like this, "Canards, a Tets
Rouge"
American fruits and dainties arc all tho
rage in Paris, and the most fashionable din.
nor party without them is regarded as in.
complete.
Thcre is complaint Of the gastronomic
monotony Of the average public banquet,
now that the feasting season is gradually
drawing to close.
Commercial travellers who have to frequent
inexpensive hotels want a law calling in the
everlasting smoked beef invariably served
fJr tea or supper.
In union there is strength, but the sane
cannot be said of some OF tho new brands Of
picked onions whose chief attraction is tins
handsome glass jars.
Picked oysters, which years ago were q
standard dish at receptions and parties, and
then zero neglected, have come into gas
trcnculC fashion again
Tho hostess who can introduce something
Tastronomically new at her dinner party now
has all the honor and distinction of being
"tal'icd about" as full fledged social heroine.
Croquettes of shrimps instead OF fish proper
Is an u'Fcctation of some caterers this season,
who tell YOU 6sh is obsolete. Caterers, how
ever, do not everywhere set gastronomic
fashions.
Cheese straws are a new wrinkle at dinner
parties Tho cheese comes in long sticks like
m1caroni, and one end is tied with n narrow
strip OF ribbon, which is not eaten-a fact
mentioned FOR the benefit Of the unsophisti-
ratod, These cheese straws were first intro
diced at tho s o'clock teas two seasons ago,
and now find iheir way to the fashionable
dinner tables.
, 1888-04-19
Slight Blaze,

Yesterday afternoon, Geo. Wooster. who
was taking bath in the o. X establishment
on Howard street, discovered that the roof
over the back portion OF the building was
on fire. He promptly gave the alarm, and
efforts were made TO extinguish the tiamas
by throwing on water from buckets. The
fire, no wever, had got good start, and
when hose company No. turn
ed on stream, was burning
tiercely. No. / soon had on another
stream, while the hook and ladder COM
pany rendered efficient service. To this
array of force the firery demon soon sue
cumbed, and a serious conhagration was
averted. The damage was trifling, but tor
the rest Of the afternoon shower baths we're
in order.
, 1888-04-19
SpCRTlNG AND ATHLETIC.

st. Louis hns n new sensation In the way of
prize fightcrO in u man named Howe, who
weighs 26J pounds and is six feet seven inches
In height
s. q. Edge. an English cycle rider, covered
7,201 r,ilcs last year: 8 ,G3S miles on a safety.
s&' on tricycle., 500 on u tandem and 81 on
su ordinary.
Winnipeg "Spring,"a . famous fighting dog,
who Is said to have won over 100 contests, re-
antly fought Madge, owned in Minneapolis,
aud was .llcd in twenty six minutes. Both
dogs fought at fifty pounds aud for 500
eide.
John Mculds, OF st. Louis, says he will
play any ~ the billiard experts % the east
balk linn or cushion cairoms for es0O a side,
except Maurice DAILY or Sexton. He prefers
McLaughlin, Who he thinks is tn, best of
theri.
swimming rnce OF ten milcs for 500 q
side and tho long distance Awimrning cham.
pionsb!p os che world will probably take
place on the Ionongahela river at Pittsburg
about July s, between Professor Low ao,'
William g. Johnson.
The i,!en that the MUSCLES Of the legs only
are 'icfc'olcd by Cycling is very common
acd very erroneous one. In reality nearly
every muscle in the body is brought into use,
those of the lower limbs for propulsion, Of
tbs trunk for balancing those OF the upps
iin'os for both balancing and ,sopuision -
Medical Brief
The Australian sporting press angry
vita i1"arh ior rcsignine the championship.
"h. Austinlasian says: "Beachs pe,,cy Is Ger.
sninly not 81 strQng as his arin In handing
o.cr I" ka:sT. she clinmpi onship, %, n other
words, forfc;ting the title 10 ai,w when
challenged Il hlsnot i'een ,loas ~ s~s ~ 10
Ahol.d have csi.~
, 1888-04-19
"Home. Sweet Home."

City and country homes, beautifully and
artstiealiy decorated. Fresco and mural
decorations. Estimates and designs fur
nished. w. A. CorsoN Il Co., 1l6 Sprague
treet, Spokane Falls, w. T.
, 1888-04-19
Disastrous sawmlll Fire.

1t is reported that disastrous fire
visited the sawrnill of VIM. Deweese,
twelve miles north of the city, on Peone
prairie few days since. One hundred and
fifty thousand feet OF lumber are said TO
have been burned. and another report also
includes the sawmill. No particulars are
at hand
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

Log cabins have mostly
disappeared as human habi-
tations. Many good peo-
pie have lived happy lives
In them, and many great
men have been born In
them. Warmers Log Cabin
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18
Another Lie Answered.

We have received the following letter
To the Editor of the Star:
SIR-It has been asserted here by 8
Republican that Cleveland has declin.
ed to appoint any Roman Catholic to a
chaplaincy in the army or navy. Is
that true? BLAINE IN 'S4.
RoNDoUT, N. Y, Oct. 6.
The simple facts are these: Tn the
army Cleveland has appointed as chap.
lains one Roman Catholic, one Metho-
dist, one Presbyterian, one Baptist,
three Episcopalians and one coiored
Baptist. In the navy he has appointed
one Catholic and one Methodist. Tn
twenty years the Republicans refused
to appoint Roman Catholics to these
places, with but one exception. Under
Cleveland all denominations have been
fairly treated. There are now three
Catholics holding these positions, two
being appointed by Cleveland and one
by the Republicans in 1ssO.-M Y
Star.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

Keep a separate saucepan for boiling
potatoes In If possible.
Wash all marble daily with ammonia
and water In place Of soapsuds.
Gloves are said tobe better preyen-
tive of moths than tobacco or camphor
or cedar. I
Keep q bit of emery paper In your
workbox for Frightening and sharpen
ing needles.
Apple sauce is much improved by the
addition Of q tablespoonful of butter,
and requires less sugar.
By adding spoonful OF vinegar and
little sugar to the stove backing o
high polish Is easily produced.
New iron should be gradually heated
at first. After 1t has become used to
the heat 1t Is not likely to ere ok. I
A good disinfectant Is made by dis
solving half q dram Of nitrate of lead in
q pint of boiling water, then dissolve
two drams OF common salt i'm eight or
ten quarts Of water. 4
If before grinding the mornings cof-
fee the berries are heated for four or five
minutes, or until they take ON darker
shade of brown, the flavor of the coffee
will be much improved.
Some jars in which lard has been
kept and greasy pie plates may be
cleansed by putting them in Kettle
with ashes or sal soda, covering them
to boil slowly for two hours. Let them
cool in the water. ..-.........- =.
Scissors should also be kept in good
order. 1t is mistake to use old scis-
sors which have become nicked at the
edges for trimming lamp wicks. This
is frequently the cause of uneven wicks,
which smoke the chimney and give a
very uncertain light.
A sponge is excellent for washing
windows, and newspapers will polish
them without leaving dust and streaks.
Use soft pine stick to cleanse the ac-
cumulations Of dust from the corners of
the sash. Ammonia will give the glass
a clearer look than soap.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

My daughter Maud has used IIibbard's Rheu.
matte Syrup and Plasters, which you SO strongly
recommended her to try for infamnatory rheun:i.
tism. Her limbs Were badly swollen, and the poor
girl was in terrible agony In the midst of the pain
we wound the Plasters about her lmbs and, as a
result the swelling was reduced and she became
quiet and rested The syrup corrected her indiges.
ton, cleansed the rheumatic poison from her blood
and she Is now able to be around the house. Hib.
bard's Rheumatic Syrup and Plasters are remedies
Of great merit. REv J. RoBRRrs. !
Pastor First NJ. z. Church. fremont Mich.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18
The Tariff on Wool.


y
Wool GROWERS: You are no doubt
under the impression that the present
high duty on the importation of wool is
of great benefit to you. It probably is
to few whose main business is the
raising of sheep for their wool. But the
great majority of those who raise wool
are engaged principally in other
branches of agriculture, and if wool
were imported free of duty, and they
could not raise it at profit, they could
easily turn their attention ofsome other
products. You might lose q small
amount in making the change, but
would what you thus lose be equal to
what you are now paying extra on ac-
count of the large tax on lumber, iron,
glass, &C., for your buildings and on all
your farming utensils. and what sugar,
salt, clothing, dry goods, In fact on
nearly every thing you purchase for
yourself and family. Sit down and
estimate your profits on woolover other
products, and then estimate the extra
costs of all you consume on account of
the present enormous rates of duty.
A RETAILER.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18
Indiana WorkmeN Unanimous.
[LndianapOlis Sentinel.I

The Republican managers had Un.
ion Labor convention called in this city
Saturday, expecting they would be able
to manipulate it. But the plot, like
others of the same kind had preceded
it, proved fiascO. The convention
met, but 1t adopted resolution indors-
ing Democratic, Congressionals and
county nominations, greatly to the dis
gust of the Republican schemers. who
thought they had the meeting packed.
The fact ofthe matter is that the work
ingmen of indianapolis are practically
solid for the Democratic tickets-Na-
tional, Congressional, State and local
and every attempt the Republicans
make to break their ranks only empha-
sizes their unanimity.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18
w. 81. Hetcher Testify.

That in their neighborhood, (Parshalyille
Mich.) Brant's Extract of Blackberry has
cured several cases of Diarrhoea, Dysentery
and summer complaint which physicians
had failed to cure. One case in particular, old
Mr.. Downs, supposed chronic diarrhoea,
confined to the bed and unable to help OF
control himself, expected to live but short
time, was cured by using one bottle of Brants
Ext. of Blackberry. -s#.r-
Cures almost instantly. Unequaled for
summer complaints, etc., of children.
25c bottles warranted to cure or money re-
funded by Saur & Balsley. If
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

Good Brooms from Is to IS cents. Also have
the largest line Of Albums, both Autograph and
Photograph than any other house in town. Also
fancy Plush work boxes In fact the
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

Republicans say "high tariff makes
high wages Why are wages under
the present tariff the highest ever
known In this country constantly de-
creasing? Why have strikes agains:
reduction Of wages occurred in every
northern State every year for fifteen
years, If high tariff makes high wages
and protects workingmen? Republi-
cans say continuance of high tariff
will! make high wages. Why didn't
high tariff keep wages up? We have
had high tariff for years, but wages ale
constantly going down, and will 90
lower and lower as long as high tariff
continues. Bryan Democrat.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18
Some Folks Would Charge for This

A note by minor is void.
1t is fraud to conceal fraud.
A note dated on Sunday is void.
A contract with minor is void.
1t is illegal to compound a felony.
Ignorance of the law excuses no one.
A contract made with a lunutic is
void.
Notes bear interest only when Sc
stated.
Signatures in lead pencil are good in
law.
A receipt for money is legally con.
elusive.
Principals are reponsible for their
agents.
The acts of one partner bind all the
others.
The law compels no one to do impos.
sibilities.
An agreement without considera.
tion is void.
Contracts made on Sunday can moi
be enforced.
Written contract concerning land
must be under seal.
A note obtained by fraud, or from
one intoxicated, is void.
If note be lost or stolen, it does not
release the maker; he must pay it.
Each individual in partnership is re-
sponsible for their whole amount OF
the debts of the firms.
An endorser ofa note is exempt from
liability If not served with notice of its
dishonor within twenty-four houas of
its non-payment. ..-E.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

The best on earth c,In truly be said of
Griggs' Glycerine salvc, which is asure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns, wounds, and all other
sores. Will positively cure piles, letter,
and all skin eruptions. Try this Won
der healer. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. 25 cents. 1y.
For sails by Saur q Balsley.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18
Bucklen,s Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin ernptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
tion, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box. For sale by I. Leist. 1y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

When the great gun which has
thrown a ball eleven miles happens to
be aimed north, literal deviation OF
200 feet must be taken into account for
the difference In rotating speed be-
tween the spot where it is fired and the
spot where the missile will strike.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

An unknown rascal entered stable
at Troy, Ga, and administered strych-
nine to twelve valuable horses. When
the dastardly act was discovered most
ofthe horses jaw were locked, and they
were writhing in agony.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

DaISapaFlIIA anu ITppeC8-
noe" Stomach Tonic, made by Warner
Of Safe Cure fame, are reproductions of
the best Of the old time remedies, with
which the pioneers of America main
tanned their rugged health.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18
M'CULLoCH's FLOP.
Why the Ex-Secretary ofthe Treasur,
Will Vote For Cleveland.

VIII VUCU FUF OIOVeTaNUs
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 9.-There
isa good 'leal of comment here over the
flop to Cleveland of Ex- Secretary of the
Treasury Hugh McCulloch, who served
at the head Of the Treasury Depart
mentor short time under President
Grant, and was again called into the
Cabinet In the same capacity by Presi-
dent Arthur. The Ex-Secretary was
led to change of heart by his faith in
the s0andness of the Presidents tariff
reform policy. He is quoted as saying
that he will vote for Mr.. Cleveland II
ne be able to get to the polls on elec-
tion day. A,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-10-18

According to local paper, even the
tumorsin Kansas grow bigger thap.they
do anywhere else.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-04-02

finally made the American woolse the best
in the world. adapted to all the OF manu-
faeturers even the highest grades of WOODEN and
worssed cloths, has added nothing to the cost or
wool to the manufacturers consumex on the
contrary. that cost has been greatly chsaDened
In 1867 the price was 81 cents; in 1901 was 10
cents; in 1875, 43 cents. There has been STEADY
reduction, with occasional huctuatious. since
the act Of 1867, until now it is so low es 60 be
temporarily unproftale. Free wool will
be of no permanent oeaeht 20
the manufacturer consumer but
positive loss to both, and great loss tosthe flock
masters and those depending upon them for
employment. The decay OF sheep busbandry IN
the United States would be national, calamity;
it would place manufacturers at the mercy
of foreign producers. This is an industry
which cannot be built up IN day; 1T has re-
quired years of care and cost to reach its pres
eut development. and sound policy demands Its
continuance and eneouras ement y