, 1889-03-21

to the ADVANCE OF ClVlllIatlOn, anu MaJOr
G wydir is firm In the belief that with fair
treatme ment and proper management all the
Indians now under his care will in time
become useful and industrious citizens.
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PERSONAL.
A visit from the Prospective Now Mayor
Of spokane Falls.
Davenport Times, March IA few
days since we enjoyed the pleasure Of .
call from Mr.. Chas. +. Clough. senior
member of the enterprisina and highly
successful real estate firm OF Clough u
Graves, at Spokane Falls. The gentleman
attracted by the descriptions of Davenport,
waited through the columns OF the Times,
and always wide.awake to the main
chances in ready Investments, came to see
in person the field 80 much talked OF. he
was we'll pleased with the outlook, and
feels satisfied that Davenport is destined
to figure as a conspicuous business center
in the midst OF that vast and incompar-
able agricultural region known as the Big
Bend Before dismissing the subject it
would not he out OF place in this cOnnec-
tion TO mention the fact that during
recent visit to the Falls we heard
a rulnor on the streets to the
effect that MIR. Clough was being
urged as "a candidate tor the mayoralty ut
the approaching spring election. We do
| not know that Mr.. Clough is q candidate
or even that he would accept the position.
II he Is elected the honor will come to him
unsolicited. for his innate modesty In pub.
lie affairs would preclude the possibility OF
his making that undiRnifed scramble for
an office tnat so often mars the otherwise
attractive character of many professional
politicians. This much we do know, IL
Charles +. Clough receives the nomination
for mayor, and il successful before the
people, the city will be exceedingly fortu-
nate. An acquaintance with MIR. CouRh.
dating back several years, and knowl.
edge OF the gentleman's excellent record
in public oticeand bis many sterling
qualities in private life qualities us to
speak intelligently as to his ca andidacy, II
we may be permitted to speak of the
action of his friends in the premises. Mr..
Clough has been u resident Of Spokane
Falls for five years. He has always been
in active business. and is classed among
the most enterprising and public spirited
tax payers of that place where indominit.
able energy is a characteristic OF the In
habitants. He has served two terms in
the city council, and with all due respect
to the many gentlemen who have served
in that unenviabe position. we must
say that Mr.. ClouRh was one OF
the most active, outspoken and careful
members of that administrative
body. He may have Mt times ran counter
to the wishes of classes in the community
but il could always be said that on ques-
tions of great public concern Mr.. Clough
invariably took one side or the other, and
maintained his position with spirit he
never shirked his duty, and when he con.
sidered the interests OF the place were
threatened by any proposed legislation
he was found loyal to the people and u
champion of economy. He never missed a
meeting of the council and took the great.
est interest in its proceedings. He MAY
have made mistakes. but an error OF judg-
ment was u rare occurrence. and he was ad.
mired even by his opponents for his tenacity
of purpose and steadfast adherence to what
he considered the right. He was perfectly
familiar with all the intrlcacies of munich.
pal government, and even neglected his
business in order to perform those duties
frequently deyolving upon aldermen who
are assigned committee work With this
ripe experience, man of admirable jud0.
ment, conservative in his administrative
views, fearless in the performance of duty,
largely interested in the city, Charles +.
Clough is eminently fitted to fill the
office OF mayor To assume
the duties under existing circumstances 10
severe strain to any man, and re-
quires executive ability of more than OF d.
mary character. Spokane Ia just shedding
| Cue PIN IeAtneFb OF Town anu uOnuluR
the plumage and importance OF a large
city. There are many important internal
Improvements that must be carried out ut
once, and many existing imperfections TO
be corrected. Not only does the great de-
velopment Of the place demand serious
consideration but numerous inexcusabie
ard expensive mistakes, involving a sore
burden upon the taxpayers, exists that
must be remedied. At the very best this
transition from a town TO city requires
the outlay of a considerable amount of
money and the greatest care and
economy must be practiced dur.
ing the next twelve months
An extravagant, reckless adminstr a.
ton would prove detrimental TO the fu-
ture of the Falls, and any mistake in Sc
Letting men to carry on the local govern
ment at this time, when the rainbow Of
promise crowns the town like a halo,
would be disastrous in the extreme There
are plenty Of trustworthy and reliable
; gentlemen IN Spokane who would rise
, equal to this emergency. but it is hard to
tind one willing to shoulder the great re-
sponsibility. II Mr. ClouQh could be in
duced to accept the office, he would be
! found to be the right man in
, the right place. He would be o
saRacious. careful and economic official
and would he dignified mayor, enjoying
the respect and confidence of the com-
munity.