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GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE. SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION VOLUME VI. NUMBER 15 GREAT FALLS. MONTANA. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 4, 1889., PRICE. FIVE CENTS RAPID PROGRESS. REMARKABLE RtEORD OF OGtEAT FALLS LAST MONTH. The Great oston nsd Montana smeltr aed Refinery Located Here Large S.al. of Real Estate -Brisk Trade. Great Falls continues to make rapid progress. On all sides are indications of steady growth. The record of the past month is remarkable and merits the at tention of investors. During November the negotiations for the establishment of the Boston & Mon tana company's smelter and refinery were completed. aince that corporation acquired the Mountain View and other extensive min iag properties at Butte, it has been de sirous to extend its facilities for smelting the enormous supply of copper ore which these mines produce. The company found that it could increase greatly its profits by meanssof t immense smelter and refin ery under its-own control. Accordingly the company examined many places, but came to the conclusion that none offered such inducements as Great Falls. The water power, coal and railroad facilities of Great Falls and her vicinity rendered this the most desirable site for the immense works which the company intended to establish. The company has decided to build both a smelter and refinery on the west side of the Missouri river, where it acquired last month from the Townsite company a tract of 480 acres. The first portion of the works will be completed by September next. The grading will be done by the first of the year. Brick-laying will be begun in February. The capacity of the first part of the works will be 500 tons daily, but within the year 1891, the smel ter will be so enlarged as to reduce over 9,000 tons a day. These works will employ thousands of workmen and will render Great Falls the busiest railroad center in the northwest. The ificidential gains will be great. Hun dreds of houses will be needed for the workmen alone, who will disburse month ly thousands of dollars for food, clothing and general supplies. The agreement for the construction of the great dam above the Black Eagle falls is also a memorable fact in last month'' progress. The: Great Falls Water wer and Tbonsite"coi pany hik. undertaken that great work to provide water power for the Boston & Montana smelter and refinery. The construction of the dam, which is to be completed by September 1, 1890, also ensures abundant water power for other extensive indus tries, which will come here readily to ac quire advantages like those of the smel tar. RAILROAD TO T.E MINaS. In addition to the era of smelting and and general manufacturing thus started here, steady progress has been made with the Belt mountain railroad which will connect Great Falls with the rich mining re`ions of Barker and Neihart. Thil railroad is being built by the well knowc contractors, Grant, Foley and Guthrie. TOWN IMPRONEMENTs. Intown there has been marked prog ines. The new hose houseand temporary city hall has been completed. The Bap tlst church, a spacious edifice, is nearing completion. Mr, Roberts gave the finish ingstonchee to his new residence and Mr. Brady is building another on the south side. Houses are i roq-estandronald erable building will be done early in the spring. There is not a single storevacant on Central avenue. BUYING FtREELY. The choice of the smelter site has given a string impulse to the value of real estate n and round Groat Falls. The sales throughout November have been large. Other transactions are pending. Many Iote have beean bought from the Townaite company by people in town who thus evince their confidence in the DID IT EVER STRIKE YOU That in the course of human events your clothes wear out ? if not, it .has me, and to the man with only a few dollars in his pocket (and I am one) it is a very serious matter, and he naturally begins to think where he will get the most and best for the few dollars he has. Well, let me say this, call and see W AnRRIS.-The - Clothier To show you his line of $10 Suits, and if you do not say they are the best for the money you ever saw I will quit. Then again, ask him to show you his $13 Fur Overcoats, and if you do not say they are cheap, ask him to show you his line of Chinchillas, which are of fered at the lowest prices ever asked for this line. Call and be con S vinced yourself of what he says. •Ri ..; ..-~i-~~s~~~' ~ jt ·;,r ·` ..... ~ -"* .. .~ *T.. ._q ii7~; i·\ growth of Great Falls. tesidents would buy more lots if they could spare the money therefor from their business. The sales made by the Townsite company alone, for the month amount to about 8200,000. Trade has been good during the month The sales of groceries, dry goods and hardware have been considerable both to town and country buyers. Great Falls has become the chief mart for a large region in which are many prosperous ranchmen. There have been no failures during the month. On the contrary, both large and small traders have done well. Like re ports come from the towns of Sun River, Cascade and Belt. A New Expres Company. DULUTH, Dec. 1.-There is a consoli dation deal on foot that will put a big share of the express traffic of the north west under one company, with a trans continental line. The Canadian Pacific express business is done by a dominion company, the stock-holders of which are the officials of the railway. The Dululh, South Shore & Atlantic and the "Soo' roads are largely owned by the Canadian Pacific and the Manitoba is closely con nected. The Dominion Express com pany and the Manitoba express will to gether form a close alliance extending over the lines of these roads and over the "Soo" soon after the advent of 1890. The whole company, except perhaps that operating the Canadian lines, will go un der the name of the "Northern Express company." The rails operated by the joint concern will aggregate over 8.000 miles. "Peter the Paeker." DUBLI, Nov. 80.-The promotion of Hon. Peter O'Brien, who is attorney-gen eral for Ireland, to succeed Sir Michael Morris as lord chief justice of Ireland, which has been officially announced by I the British government, is sure to be deeply resented by the nationalists. O'Brlen is known throughout the country as "Peter the Packer," by reason of his utterly reckless and unprincipled hand ling of juries in conducting cases for the crown against defenseless people. The promotion of a man so bitterly disliked to so important a post is a direct and will ful irritation of the Irish, and a piece of faolly or malice quite in keeping with the Balfour administration of the law here. Old Hlikory's Annlversnry. CHIOAGO, Dee. 2.-The Andrew Jack son league of Chicago, has arranged for the celebration of "Jackson day," Jan 8th 1890, at Central music hall, the proceeds to be forwarded to the Ladies Hermitage association of Nashville, Tenn., where it will be applied to preserving the resi dence and tomb of Andrew Jackson. The ahdil Aotlve Ag$ln CAIRo, Nov. 80.-Confirmation has been received mn this city of the report that the Mahdi is perfecting a plan in conjunction with Emirs by which they will make a combined invasion of Egyp; Santa Claus Headquarters at the Bee Hive Btore. Notlae. Notice is hereby given that Ernest A. Ringwald is authorized to collect and re ceipt for any money or accounts due me, PHIl, GIBSON. Dated Nov. 80th, 1889. Mr. E. P. Lovejoy, a large dealer in gen eral merchandise at Wabuska, Nevada, says: "I have tried St. Patrick's Pills and can truthfully say they arethe bestI have ever taken or known used." As a pleas ant physic or for disorders of the live: they will always give perfect satisfaction For sale by Lapeyre Bros. FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com plaint, you have a printed guarantee on every bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. It never falls to cure. For sale by Lapeyre Bros. Don't fail to see my elegant stock of Jewelry before purchasing elsewhere. H. Ringwald. Step into Riagwald's Jewelry store and see the elegant assortment of Jewelry at way down prices. SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY--a positive cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and Caker Month. For sale by Lapeyre Bros. CONGRESS AT WORK. THE PRESIDENT'8 MESSAGE WILL BE SENT IN TOMORROW. Ren of Maine Carries off the Speaker ship-The Great Fire in Minne aponti-Rnuela and the Afghane. WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The Fifty-first congress assembled at noon today. Owingto the entire day being occupied in the organization of the new house of representatives, the president's messoge will not be sent to congress until tomor row. The annual report of the.secretary of the treasury will be transmitted Wed nesday at noon. Reed of Maine Wins. WAsHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Congressman Reed of Maine has been nominated for speaker by the republican caucus. Seven Lives Lost. MINNEAPOLIe, Dec. 1.-Fire was dis covered on the third floor of the Tribune building about 10:42 last night and soon the entire building was wrapped in flames. On the seventh floor were situ ated many offices, the Tribune staff of editors, reporters and compositors. A number of employes in. attempting to es cape jumped from the windows and a number of lives were lost. At midnight seven bodies had been taken out of the rums. Among the dead are Professor Olsen, J. Jenkinson and Robert McCutch. eon, compositors; James Igoe, Associated Press reporter, and Milton Pickett, a Pio neer Press reporter. 'resident HBill's Big Scheme. SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 2.-It is believed that J. J. Hill of St. Paul is about to ab sorb the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern railway, gaining, by doing so, a route to this city, part of it built and equipped from Spokane Falls, to which point, from the east, he has already secured, or will secure, a route. It is known that Hill has planned negotiations for the control of the Seattle & Lake Shore read, and it is believed his terms for securing suclh control are what the directors are waiting for. Bankers Don't Like it. OCHmIao, Ill., Dec. 1.-Chicago floan ciers, among them Lyman Gage of the First National bank, and others as promi nent, look with disfavor upon Senator Farwell's national bank currency bill which contemplates the substitution of bondsof municipalities for government bonds. Trouble Brewing. LONDON, Nov. 29.-A report which conies from St. Petersburg of the death of Abdurahman Khan, Ameer of Afghan istan, raises a variety of grave questions as to the course of events in the immedi ate future on the frontiers of Turkistan and Afghanistan. There are no end of available pretexts for Russia to renew her attempts to seize the stronghold of Herat and dominate the Afghan territory besides the very natural one of wishing to have a voice in the matter of the suc cession to Abdurahman's throne. Jefferson Davis. NEw ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-Jefferson Davis' condition has again become seri ous, more serious than it has been at any time during his present illness. The members of his family still cling to the hope that his wonderful vitality and re cuperative powers will pull him through. Sum tandall Sick. WASHINoroN, Nov. 29.-Very little has been heard recently concerning the con dition of Congressman Randall, but his son stated to a correspondent that Mr. Randall has not been able to leave his bed for a month. He added that his father is very sick indeed, and there is not the slightest probability that he can attend the opening of congress. Ohio Wool Growers. CoLsanilus. Nov. 26.-The Ohio Wool Grower's Asaciation held a meeting to day. The attendance was large. An ad dress was adopted to the wool growers of the United States and resolutions adopted asking the National Association to take proper steps to carry out the sug es tions of the address which advocates higher duties on foreign wool. FOR PUBLIC EXAMINER. Ernest A. Ringwanl of This City a Prom inent Candidant For That Appointment. Among the offices to be created will be that of public examiner, an office that has made the embezzlement of county funds unknown in Minnesota, since its enact ment. Among the applicants for this office who seem to have the inside track f by reason of the fact that he had several years experience at it, is Ernest Ringwald, ex-county clerk of Cascade county. Mr. Rit'agald is an expert accountant and would fill the office with credit to himself and to the advantage Of the state, as he has a thorough knowledge of the work required.--Bozeman Chronicle. We take pleasure in indorsing fully the views of Mr. Yerkes of the Chronicle, r relative to Mr. Ringwald's eminent fitness for this position. Hle has had special training that qualifies him in a practical way to perform the duties of that import ant post, apart from his experience as clerk and recorder of Cascade county for two terms. Mr. R. is an expert account ant, with few, if any, equals in Montana, and is especially well informed regarding the affairs of county officials. lie has the endorsement of all the leading demo crats of this county and after the office Is created by the legislature (as required by the constitution) Governor Toole could not, we believe, make a better selection. We hope in due time to be able to record : the fact that Mr. Ringwald has been duly appointed and commissioned public ex aminer of Montana. PnPor.An. AMURMWUNTA. POPULAR AMUSEMENTS. A Practieal Plan for a Skating Rink in This City. To the Edftor of the TmnuuNO: Other cities have their winter parks asod places of public amusement, but so far Great Falls has taken no steps toward provid ing anything in this direction. During the summer season the parks, drives and Broadwater bay furnish ample opportun ity for amusement and relaxation from business cares. But for the winter sea son nothing has been provided. The public library and reading room is a great step in the right direction. But just now the young people and some of the older people delight in skating. A large num ber availed themselves of the opportunity given Thanksgiviny day and enjoyed the jgtfUening surface of the bay. But this Is a dangerous place to skate. Near the dam the water is running free and with the warm weather the main body of ice will become rotten and some person more rasl than wise may find an icy grave. The lots bounded by Fourth and Sixth streets north and by First and Third avenues north, form a natural basin con taining about two acres of ground. This plot could be easily flooded by flushing the water mains in that district and would, without one cent of cost except the water, make an excellent skating rink. If snow should spoil the surface for skating it could be easily flooded again and thus all through the winter season the children could have a safe place to skate which would be much more central than the river. The temp tation to skate on dangerous ground would thus be removed and perhaps some lives saved. The water coripany would, perhaps, supply the water free or at least forn very small sum and it would relieve the anxiety of many parents whose children want to skate. Besides it would be a good advertisement for the city. if it Is possible let us have these lots flooded and thus provide a safe skating ground for the people. A. CITIZEN. Incident in Helena. Police Justice-You are charged with stealing a pair of shoes. Prisoner-I simply eliminated a pair that would fit me. Police Justice-Ten dollars or ten days. CROUP. ROOPING COUGH and Bronchitis immediately releived by Shiloh's Cure. Forsale by Lapeyre Bros. STILL PLOTTING. THE CONSPIRATORS WANT WATSON TO AID THEM. Suggetilone That a Fraudulent Content be Started--The Plotters Are Becoming Des perate. HELENA, Nov. O8.-[Special to the TRIBUNE.]--The latest developement in political situation is the arrival of W. H. Wtson of Fergus county, the defeated republican candidate for state senator. It is said that he was sent for by the repub lican politicians and is here to use in run ning a bluff on the democrats. THE LITTLE GAME KEPT BECRET. Your correspondent has not seen Wat. son and cannot say whether he is hero for the purpose of allowing himself to be made a cat's claw of or not. It is hard to believe that an ex-member the constitu tional convention would stoop so loo but such is common street talk. What the conspirators hope to accom plish is not apparent. THE DEMOCRATS ARE SECURE. As long as there Is no quorum in the senate, no contest can be inaugurated or any other business done. It is supposed the oily gammons will try to induce democrats to go into the senate and orgranize for the purpose of deciding a contest. The democrats are on their guard and will not be caught with sdch chaff. They are in possession of the key to the situation and propose to hold it. SANDERS SAT DOWN ON. He Is Deemed a Wolt in Sheep's Cloth ing. HIELENA, Nov. 80.-[Special to the TRIBUNE.]-The mineral land convention met at 10 o'clock today pursuant to ad journment.A resolution was presented and debated, urging the tormation of a min eral land association with a capital itock of $50,000. Two prominent men from each county are to be named as incorpor ators. The objects are the active pros ecution of work on hand, the filing of protests against mineral land entries by the Northern Pacific railway, the assist ing of all miners in obtainingtitle to their lands and to memoralize coagressand the secretary of the Interior on the serious ness of the situation. The resolution was adopted and stock was subscribed in shares of one dollar each. Col. W. F. Sanders offered a resolution to memorialize congress to have all min e: I lands in the Northern Pacific grant forfeited to the public domain. This res olution was defeated, many members still believing Sanders to be in the Northern Pacific railway's employ as attorney. Work will be vigorously pushed. Con vention took a recess till 3 p. m. The Houses Meet. HELENA, Nov. 20.-All the houses met this afternoon, but adjourned to attend the mineral land convention. Undertaking, Undertaking and embalming. A pro fesslonal in charge. Calls promtly at tended to. Wat. ALRRECrT. Opposite the Park hotel. Parents should be careful that their children do not contract colds during the fall or early winter months. Such colds weakens the lungs and air passages, making the child much more likely to contract other colds during the winter. It is this snccesion of colds that causes catarrh and bronchitis or paves the way for consumption. Should a cold be con tracted, loose no time but cure it as qoickly as possible. A fifty cent bottle of Chamlerlain's Cough Remedy will cure any cold in a few days and leave the respiratory organs strong ani healthy. For sale by Lapeyre Bros. New goods received daily by express a0 Iingwsld's. Suits, Boots,: Overcoats, Shoes, Pants, Overshoes Hats and Slippers, Caps, Rubbers SOMETHING FOR NOTHING. We will hereafter present to every one of our customers, this month, who purchase of us goods to the amount of $20, a com plete ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LAW, comprising Commercial Law, Le gal Forms, the United States Land and Mineral Laws, and in fact a book of the most useful knowledge for any Business man, Ranch man, Stockman or Miner. This book is bound in best English Cloth and contains 689 pages of useful information. Don't fail to get one. The publishers price is $5, and its intrinsic worth to any man is double that amount and we will give you one for nothing. II" The largest assortment of Clothing, Boots and Shoes, and Gents' Furnishings in Montana at prices lower than any place in the city. ANDREW JENSEN, Prop'r. Next door to First National Bank. Great Falls. S. C. Astusy. C. A. BROADWATER. S. C. ASHBY & CO., HELENA AND GREAT FALLS. F- e /AeC ,ora-iek McCormick's Celebrated Mowers and Binders. MITCHELL FARM AND SPRING WAGONS, THOMAS RAKES AND KEYSTONE HAY LOADERS. Fine Carriages, Buggies, Phaetons, Buckboards & Road Carts. '" We carry in stock a full line of Team and Buggy Harness, Saddles Bridles, Whips, Lap Robes Curry Combs, Brushes, etc. Also Acme, Disc, Spring Tooth and Drag Harrows, noosier Drills and Seeders, Superior Drill, Planet Jr. Gas den Cultivators and Drills, Wall Tents, Wagon Covers, Feed Mills, Barb Wire, et, DEDERICK HAY PRESSES. BALING TIES Furst & Bradley's Sulky, Gang and Walking Plows EXTRAS FOR MACHINERY. CASI PAID FOR Hiles, Sheep Skins, Furs and Tallow, Eastern market prices paid for all the above stock. Prompt attention given to all shipments made to me. Quotations furnished on application. Warehouse on R. R. track and Third ave. South. Office opposite the Park Hotel. Address, Theo. Gibson, G;reat Falls, M. T.