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, 1889-06-27
ANorn.n NonrmEmN HOAD.

Taking map that comprises the coun-
try lying north OF this city IA tar as the
Canadian Pacific line, a vast held invites
TN. attention of the capitalist. Bounded
by the Columbia on the south and eas., on
the north by the British line and on the
west by the OkanoRan river, tract OF
country large enough for an empire Is IN
cluded ia an Indian reservation. IL ~
only an executive reservation, however
and may be opened to occupancy at the
pleasure of the government. ARreat por-
ton of this reserved land il known to be
rich in mineral, while much OF the re-
msinder is excellent farming and grazing
land. To Spokane Fails, as the futu'e
u,etropoli. OF a thickly settled surround
ing country. this reservation. when
opened. represents an increase in our pop
ulation to the extent ut ut least 5O,0OO. IL
is through this reservation that ut least
o0e railroad Is to pass In connecting this
city with the Canadian Pacific
IL is u we'll knoS that following down
the chain OF lakes that ultimately marrow
into II channel known as the OkauoRan
river, there is level route leading south
ward from the Canadian Pacific to the
American line. At Osoyoos lake, across
which the dividing line extends, II has
long beeu supposed II junction would soon
er or later be formed between u branch OF
the Canadian and some American road.
From that point across the reservation to-
ward Coville there are practicable routes
for railroad construction through coun.
try rich in resources. Such road IL rea.
sonably sure to be built in the near fu.
ture. greatly to the advantage OF this city.
the Rock creek and Wanacut lake
mines. nov regarded as among the most
promising Ia the West. Moreover, the
building OF such railroad will result in
the opening of the reservation, and as
soon as this Is opened to exploration and
development, there will, perhaps. be one
Of the greate.t mining excitements ever
known. II is an open secret that some o
the richest prospects ever seen have been
found within the reservation, and are
being watched With eagerness, while
persistent effort is being made TO have
the reservation opened.
The newly incorporated railroad through
that country Is likely TO result in great
benefit to this city, aside from the mere
fact that it will afford connection with the
Canadian Pacific. The enterprise should
be supported by combined effort on the
part of our people TO secure the removal
of the executive order that withhods that
great northern country from public use.
This should be made one of our chief
aims until the work Is accomplished. 1t
is a matter Of more Importance to this
city than is generally known.
, 1889-06-27
COLUMBIA CASCADE.
OF A NEW RAIL.
WAY CORPORATION.
A Road to he Constructed From CoIvilIe
Through the Kettle River valley
To tho British Limo.

Articles of incorporation OF the Colum.
bia and Cascade City Railroad company
were filed yesterday. The incorpordtors
are Henry L. Tiiton, Aaron Chandler, An.
thony M. Cannon, Joseph 5. Frye and
George II. Stocker. The purpose stipu-
lated Is the locating, construction, main
taining. operating and leasing railroads
in Washington. la detail the objects may
be summarized as follows; To construct
and equip railroad and telegraph line
from the towa of COlville. Stevens
county, north through the Kettle
river valley to a point on the boundary
line between British Columbia and the
United States, between the Columbia riv-
er and Osoyoos lake; H. purchase, acquire.
hold, maintain and operate any other
railroad Or telegraph line, now CONSTRUCT
ed or which may be constructed hereafter,
upon the general line or connecting with
the railroad and telegraph line before de.
scribed; ~ facilitate and assist in the con.
struction, equipment and operation OF
any railroad line connecting with or in
tending to connect with or exchange
traffic with the railroad OF this
corporation; to subscribe for or pur-
chase the stock and bonds of any company
and TO guarantee or otherwise secure the
payment Of any such bonds; TO lease to
any company or corporation authorized TO
operate railroads and transact business In
Washington all or any portion Of its rail.
road and telegraph line; to enter into any
operating or traffic contract or any con-
tract Ia the nature Of lease, with any
such other company or corporation, and to
transfer to such company or corporation
the operation of its road or
any part thereof; to purchase
and acquire lands and towu lots;
ID borrow money on bonds. notes or other
wise, and to do all other things necessary
and proper for the accomplish ment of the
objects for which the corporation is or.
glnized. The principal place of business
Of the corporation shalt be at Spokane
Falls, The capital stock of the corpora.
tion shall be Eve thousand shares, OF the
par value of 500 each. The affairs Of the
corporation snail be conducted by board
OF FIVE trustees. and Henry l.. filton Of
Littleton, New Hampshire. Aaron Chand-
Ter, Anthony NJ. Cannon. Joseph s. Frye
and George X. Stocker Of Spokane Falls
are designated TO serve as such trustees
for the first six months.
, 1889-06-27

THERE has been some talk lately OF es-
tablishine salvage corps in Spokane
Falls, II, an individual enterprise, relying
upon the business luen to afford proper re-
nuneratiou for .ervices rendered in the
case Of FIRE, in proportion to the value of
the goods rescued frou the flames. This
would be valuable adjunct toa we'll or
gauized and thoroughly equipped FIRE de-
partment. such AZ Spokane Falls must
secure sooner or later. but by itself IL
would be inadequate TO the necessities OF
a RreAt city
, 1889-06-27
LAFAYETTE.
Trus story OF tho Life and Character o
the Great Frsnoo-A msrican.

Tfuo beOry OF tho Lie ana ChafaCteY Of
the Great tFrsnoo.Amsricsn.
Bayard Tuctermau has written the
story Of the "Life of General Lafayette,
With Q Critical Estimate of His Charsc.
ter and Public Acts" which has Just been
issued by Dodd, Mead 4 Co., New York,
Soon after the news Of the American Rev
olution reached France. toward the close
Of 1776. the sympathy OF Lafayette, then
o young man of 10. at once became en-.
listed In behalf OF the struggle for lnde-
pendence, and, az proof Of the sincerity
of his purpose to aid in the pAict, he
signed contract with Silas Desue TO
serve the United States to the beat Of his
ability, without pay or remuneration of
any kind. The original contract
may be found In the lib.
rary Of the Connecticut Histori.
cal Society at Hartford. A MARQUIS OF
long and noble descent. by marriage a
member of one Of the most powerful fam
lilies Of the gay French court. in receipt of
an annual income OF $50, 900, by education
fitted but for little else than TO shine in
the drawing.room, it would perhaps be
difficult to understand how this Youth
should be so eager to risk life and fortune
in behalf Of great principle, were it not
for the fact thlt his vigorous individuality
aud the serious bent Of his mind saved
Kim from the dangers OF his education and
the dissolute gallsntry which character
, 1889-06-27

months The decrease for the month In
less than that Tor the preceding month,
but it above the average for the eleven
monlhs. The Cash in the treasury
amounted on June l TO S5S,ll9,673.
an increase of little over S2,400.OOO
for the month. As compared with the
beginning OF the fiscal gear, however
it shows u decrease of about $45 600 600
The receipts tor the nionth just ended
amounted to S35 .773 I99. IN increase OF
little over "a. 800 600 AZ compared with
last month and OF about $2,S00, 600 as
compared with the like month OF last
gear. The expenditures for the month
amounted to S24, ,449 252. IL decrease OF u
little less than S2.0OO,OOO as compared
with last month and over $4,000
900 as compared VITA the CORE
spending month of last year. The
receipts for the eleven months amounted
to S355 $50. 767. an increase OF about 49,
.,75 900 as compared with those for the
corresponding eleven moothS OF the pre-
c.d,nu fiscal year. The expenditures for
the eleven months amounted to 1886 3l4.-
620. An increase of SIS 800 600 The *
c.,s of income over rxppnditure tor the
eleven months Of 1887 50 amounted to
,bout S94 900 900; tn excess for the eleven
months uf tue current YEAR just Completed
amounted to about $50 500 900, or about
R24 500 600 less.
, 1889-06-27
A PASSING LANDMAnK.

Stricken with paralysis at his home in
Pennsvlvanis, it is not probable that Hon.
Simon Cameron will ever recover. Being
over ninety years Of age he has lived be-
yond the allotted period and may scarcely
be expected to survive this icy touch from
the hand of time.
Perhaps the great state Of Pennsylvania
than Simon Cameron. Not great states
man ia the better sense, he nevertheless
fitted the niche provided for him by the
inexorable laws that govern events, and
was one of the most conspicuous figures in
one of the most conspicuous epochs of
American history, He was what that oc.
casion demanded and this, after all, Is the
true measure of mans worth. He in
deed affords an apt illustration OF the
couplet:
"Success aud fame from no conditions
Act we'll, your part; there all the honor
lies"
In one of the trying times of nations
progress Simon Cameron acted we'll his
part. Climbing up from an obscure be.
ginning be occupied some of the highest
aud most responsible places in the gov.
srnment Of his country. and the people
learned to lean upon his strong arm with
implicit confidence in his strength of
character.
Having been left an orphan al q tender
age, he had not the best Of advantages but
obtained fair education and then en-
gagged TO learn the printers trade. He
not only mastered ''the black art"
in Its mechanical features, but
likewise the entire science and
art of conducting y newspaper. Having
edited a newspaper for time at Doyles-
town and afterwards at Harrisburg he
accumulated q considerable capital and
engaged in banking and railroad con-
struction. In whatever capacity he fig
ured he prospercd and at the same time
took lively interest In the political
afairs Of his exciting times. As early a.
l845 he was elected NJ one Of the repre-
sentatives Of his state in the United States
senate.
During his Hrst serm In the senate Si-
mon Cameron acted with the democrats.
He voted with that party on the Missouri
compromise measure and others Of polit.
iCal nature, but ss time rolled on he be.
came indetiied with what WIS called the
peoples party, an organization which sub.
sequently blended with the republicans.
Hewas strong advocate Of peacs and
even went 30 far in that direction as to
shake the confidence Of some of his more
radical friends in the North, When Lin
coin was nominated the irst time Gamer
on had been strongly supported for the
nomination and when Lircoln was
elected be was called to place in the
cabinet. As secretary Of war he took a
strong stand in favor Of crushing the re-
belIion 1T all hazards and regardless of
the meaus employed. He was almost from
, 1889-06-27
MR. WILLARD was reported in the Ia.

Mr.. WILLARD was reported Ia the Ia
coma Ledger ~ using some rather strong
and unbecominu language regarding the
Oregonian and its editor but the truth OF
the statements attributed to him are en-
phaticAiiy denied by Mr. Willard and the
Ledger has been called upon to retract its
statements. Perhaps If Mr.. Willard would
in reality talk more he would be quoted as
saying less. Where the enterprisine re-
porter has to dra~ upon bis imagination he
sometimes draws too freely. However,
this may be a question Of verscity between
he Ledger reporter and Mr.. Willard.
, 1889-06-27
They N ny stay,

HELENA, June 20. Special = Indian
Agent Brscoe Las failed to get mis- test
cases against the sqnaw men and Others in
court. The grand Jury at Boxemsn failed
to indict Alva Morrison and Bernar /
Bravo who were arrested for trespasa on
the reserve. The point raised WAS that the
government, through their agent. married
the men to tqaws, aud declared such mar.
risGes legal, and that they could not re-.
fuse TO recognize their riRh. 10 remain on
the reserve with their families. According
to this decision the government has estab.
lished these men on the reservation and
ars bound to allow them to remain there.
, 1889-06-27
Valuable Property Claimed.

heirs to the estate of Gabriel Castro have
filed complaint in the superior court to
acquire n title to all the land alongside OF
the Pree idio reservation and situated north
~ Vallejo street To tue hay snd west OF
franklin street. They allegs their father
obtained a title to the land from the AL.
cade before the Mexican war and subse.
quently the United States got possession OF
tie property. All such grants, they claim
wee confirmed in 1854. aud the United
States government ISSUED patents to the
city and county OF San Francisco a. trus.
tees OF tho property. The heirs now ask
the court to declare their title valii, and
they sue the city and about 90 occu.
pants of the land for an accounting of all
rehts and revenues accrued from the prop
erty.
, 1889-06-27
EXIT HlISD TOM.

It is believed that Blind Tom, the
famous negro pianist. persisted in the del
ugs of the Conen,augh. tie had plaSe"
in the Biiou lheatrr AT PittsburR the
night before the awful calamity and was
billed ut Johnstown that night. The dis
patches state that he and his manager
started for Johnstcwn and neither OF them
has been heard f'om sioce. He was the
greatest musical prodigy ths world has
ever produced. ne was born into slavery
on plantation near Columbus, Georgia,
NAV %, lS49. He WAS Ri'en the
name OF a member of bis formers
family, Thomas Green B-thune. lie
was born siYhtless. and the only
sign OF intelligence that he exhibited
in early life was his remarkable aptitude
for distinguishing and initiating sounds.
such IA the cries of animals, the soughine
of the wind through the trees, the rushing
of waters and the pattering OF rain. lie
could speak at an earlier age than most
children and with greater distinctness, but
there was no relevancy ia his words:
WuttC ICptaOtbk ou NhNhS SSa''.'"s'S'
that he had overho"-' nr newspaper
article that he had heard -''d. he ex.
pressed his own wants ~ signs o. mar
ticul ate sounds. He Was uo.s. cred prac.
tically an idiot, with the exception ot the
possession of this one faculty. II is ie-
lated in history that when he was years
old piano was brought to his masters
house for the use of one Of the young
ladies of the family. aud one night he
startled the entire household by stealthily
reciting with wonderful clearness one of
the pieces that he had heard played. He
was subsequently permitted to play when
ever he chose. He would run about the
fields, return to the piano. and when
asked what he was playing he would
reply, "what the birds said 70 me-" He
was phonetic in all his performances. As
he grew older he developed this one tai
eut to such an extent that he astounded
the critics OF the whole world. He could
play one air with his right hand, another
with his left and sing a third, all the
same time and in different keys.
No combination on the piano
was too intricate for him. Not only
could he play from memory any piece of
music, however elaborate, after single
hearing, out he could initiate the impro'
visatiou of another, note by note, then
give bis own idea OF it and accompany it
with variations. His capacity has been
subjected to the severest tests, and never
failed to reproduce with accuracy anything
that he heard; besides, ne had over FIVE
thousand pieces at the disposal of his
memory, embracing the most ditficut se-
lections from such masters as Bach,
Beethoven, Chopsin, Gottachalk aud
Thalberg. During his performances he
was apparently overwhelmed with ecstasy
and frequently paused to applaud some
marv elous passage by the clappinR OF his
hands. He could repeat with accuracy
anything that he had heard uttered in
Greek, Latin, French and German, al
though having no appreciation Of the
meaning of single word. He WAS en-
tirely initiative and had no faculty of
originality and individuality. 1t 10 hoped
that the theory Of his loss may prove in
correct. but the indications are that it is
30.
, 1889-06-27

TnE REVIEW tenders the brethren OF
the press throughout the Northwest this
ackno dement of Its high appreciation
Of their many expressions of good w,l
and coneratulation. The REVIEW has no
competitor In the vast field that it occu-
ples and delights in the prosperity of all
other creditsble publications. 1t is a
pleasure TO know that this sentiment is
cordially reciprocated.
, 1889-06-27

VANCOUVER was yesterday the victim
of a disastrous conHagration, causing q
tremendous loss of property and great
deal Of distress. At the present writing
there has been no call for assistance, but
should it be required Spokane Falls may
be counted upon to respond and literally.
In the meantime the fullest measure of
sympathy ia extended to the people of the
stricken city.
, 1889-06-27

Very discouragin2 reports come from
the P4louse and the Big Bend countries.
on account Of the protracted dry spell.
There has never been failure OF crops in
either of those regions, and it is not
claimed that there will be total failure
this year. but all accounts agree that un-
ess rainfall occurs within few DAYS the
yield will be very light compared with
former years.
, 1889-06-27

HENRY b. CLIFFORD announces that he
has determined to establish sampling
works at Ruby. in order to test the min
erals of the Oksnogan country and ascer-
tain the character Of machinery required
in the development of the mines. There
is a splendid opening in Spokane Falls
for such an enterprise.
, 1889-06-27

The Red Cross Corps, whatever that
may he, is doing noble work in the Cone
maugh valley. The food left parting
curpe In the form Of diph.heria. Miss
Clara Barton and DIR. j. A. O'Neill per-
ceived the impending calamity and sum-
moned the entire Red Cross Corps to the
relief. Doctors were sent out to select a
site for hospital, but as usual in such
cases there are lot of crauks who COM
PEELED them to vacate. Finally they came
across philanthropist known as Colonel
Hamilton, and on his place they pitched
their tents. The flag of the Red Cross
was unfurled to the breeze. Detach ments
Of members Of the organization were or
dered to scour the devastated valley and
bring in the sick. Thousands were then
rescued and the spread OF the epidemic
waa checked. Such heroic efforts enlist
the hearty commendation of all the people
who have hearts 10 their breasts.
, 1889-06-27

The British American Association OF
Boston has caught tartar. The Ameri-
can governor of the American state OF
Nebraska happens to know Patrick Egap
and by this time it is presumabe that the
British American Association have an
idea that the state of Nebraska is presided
over Ivy q whirlwind.
, 1889-06-27

WITH the close of the present month
will expire the fiscal year of the govern.
ment. The statements for the first eleven
months present very satisfactory show
ing as to the country's finances. The debt
statement for May just issued shows a
total debt, less cash in the treasury,
amounting to SI.092, ,9O2,55l. This
represents a decrease of Sc, ZOE, ,S77 for the
month and of s72.6S2.IO5 for the eleven
, 1889-06-27
fhoHisiTlON REPEALED.
"no"o leland Rsverses Her Decision OF
1890.

PRovIpESoE. June 20.--The fifth amend-
,he hen. 70 the constitution Of Rhode Island,
tne prohibitfon amendment was To dav
repeated by vote OF 54O9 more than ths
.nree'hilhs necessary to carry the amend
ment. The total vote In: Approve "a
a4V, reject 1858. In 1886, when the amend.
ment was adopted the vote which WAS
apout sis i4,oo0smallsr, stood: Approve i6,-
iai,,,, n, 'eJect $50, The vote will be- offio-
.amy counted before July is. and will be
announced by proclamation before july 90.
, 1889-06-27
Como I'm HfRhar.

WASHINGTON, ID. c. June 2l.--The presl-
dent appointed Orville s. Porter OF Orego n
United States marshal for the district OF
AlasSa; VIM II Dimond superintendent
OF the Mint at San Francisco; Pearls Il
Ellis assayer Of the Mint at Carson, Neya
da Frank Mason Of Ohio consul general
at Frankfurt; Charles Is Trail of Maryl and
consil at Marseilles; Fl g Knowles oi Del
aware consul at bordeaux
, 1889-06-27
Clio, 4 Foster Captured. 4.

yIcroRA, June 20.--Foster. the c,nfiien.
tisl clerk for Il. l.. sawyer d Co. Of Ia.
cana, who swindied that tirm out of
large sums by means OF forged endorse.
inents and enlhezzlement, was arrested
here this evening. He came over from
is now lodged in jail and will be extra.
dited. The amount Of his defalcstion Ia
unknown, as he carried of the keys OF the
safe.
, 1889-06-27

Tnk republicans OF New Hampshire
manifest a determination to retain the
services Of Hon. William f. Chandler in
che United States senate as long as he is
willing to represent them in that body.
The more he Ia trsducrd by the demo-
cratic newspapers the more firmly 's he
entrenched in the hearts Of his country
men.
, 1889-06-27
Quick Trial.

PORTLAND, June 20. Spec,al.--The trial of
Charles Olds, . gambler, for the murder of
Emil Weber, another gambler, began In
the criminal court to-day. In loss than
three hours the principal part OF the testi.
mony for the prosecution was in. The ev.
idence showed the killing OF Weber To
have been cowardly and prem editated
murder. II IL expected the case will bs
submitted 10 the jury to morrow Afternoon.
, 1889-06-27


Some interesting statements regarding
the ext tension OF the area OF cultivated
lsod IN the United States are presented In
the May report OF the statistician Of the
department Of agriculture, says Brad
streets. 1t appears that the area under
the tour principal arabic crops-corn.
whest, oats and cotton---increased from
l2s. 100000 acres in 1879 to $4,000 900
acre. in 1888. This represents an ex.
psrsion in nine year Of the area under
tho. crops of Sl.O00,0OO acres, or sn
extent Of land more than equaling
the entire area Of the three northern New
England states. 8 The increase in the area
unaer corn, oats and cotton 10 greater than
the total area of the state Of Ohio. This
striking result leads the statistician TO
make the further calculation that IL the In.
crease In all titled and grass land has been
in the same proportion as that In the four
crops mentioned We now have total area
of improved lands In farms Of $50, 900 900
acres, as compared with 285, ,0O0, 900 acres
in 1879, or an increase almost equal to the
total surface area Of New England, New
York and New Jersey, equaling the entire
area Of improved land In 1880 In the
eleven cotton states, with the addition of
Deleware and Maryland. The figures of
the coming census dealing with the agri-
cultural area should present some inter.
,sting com narisons with those of the last
,ensus yes1.
, 1889-06-27

GENERAL EARLY 3 attempt to overthrow
the story of Sheridan ride IL fortunate
occurrence. as it will result in the de-
velop mt Mt of all the facts in relation to
that historical event. The assumption of
the New York World that the story
should be accepted a. true because it has
been glued to history by the painter.
the poet and the minstrel 10 not
a correct one. II it 10 not true it has no
more business in history than the story Of
Barbara Fritchie or Robin Hood.
There are millions Of people
who believe 1t to be true, and who are
satisfied that living witnesses can be pro-
duced who will verify it. II this cannot
be done it should be accepted as tradition
al and KEEP, out Of history. On The other
hand II it can be established General Ear.
ly will have written himself down as .
malicious traducer and will soon lind his
level in the contempt OF the people who
love history for the sake Of its truth.