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®lw gJaUg ^nicïpnse. Published every day except Sunday. WEIGHT & HENDRY, ! Pnblfchera. LIVINGSTON, M. T, OCT. 25. 1884 Entered at the postoffice in Livingston, M. T. as second-class mail matter. Democratic Territorial Ticket. Fur Delegate to Congress: J K. TOOLE. For District Attorney, First District: It. P.VlVIuN. COUNTT TICKET. # For Councilman : F. K. ARMSTRONG. For Legislative Assembly : Win, H. MARTIN, J. M. ROHINSON, For County Commissioner : G L. DUKE For Sheriff. C. P. BLAKELY. For Probate Judge : a. d. McPherson. For Clerk and Recorder : M.M BLACK. For Treasurer : Win. FLY. For Assessor : t. p. McDonald. For Public Administrator : J. M LINDLEY. For Sunt. Public Schools : FRANK HILL. For Surveyor : J. M. ROBERTSON. For Coroner : 1)R, FOSTER. Republic*!» Territorial Ticket. For Delegate in Congress : HIRAM KNOWLES. For District Attorney. First District. HENRY N. Bi.AKE. COUNTY TICKET. For Councilman : JOHN POTTER. For Representatives : Wm. M WRIGHT. GKO R NICHOLS. 12. GOUGHNuUR. "For Treasurer ! V ED. F. FERRIS, For Clerk and Recorder. , James guürley. For Sheriff : ANDREW J. EDSALL. For Probate Judge : CHARLES S. HARTMAN For Assessor : MAT.McQUIRK. For Commissioner : DR. Wm. TREACY. For Public Administrator. uAVIS WILL'ON. For Coroner . DR. R.D. ALTON. For Surveyor : ___.,, T HOBT. T. GREEN. For Sunt, of Public Instruction : W. W. WYLIE. Local Tickets. REPUBLICAN. Justice of the Pea- e: W.D KhDFIELD. FRANK MARTIN, J. ii. C'*RN^VELL. Road Sunerv.sor: H. MACADAMS. Constables: DEMOCRATIC. Justices of the Peace: R W HANSON, JAMES FuWLlE. Constables: JOHN WIMETT. J. N. RYaRS n\. Road Supervisor: JOHN LENIHAN. INDEPENDENT. Justice of the Peace: M. D. KELLY. The English parliament has been called together for the especial purpose of con sidering a bill to extend the franchise to a greater number of citizens of the United Kingdom, that is to reduce the property qualification still farther. A. J. Edsall and James Gourlev seem to have retired from active personal par tieip ttion in the canviss. Their friends have probably advised them of the tact that the more they show themselves the less votes they will receive. The Courier opposes the Montana con stitution because the preamble refers to , "the great legislator of the Universe." When any man becomes so thoroughly steeped in agnostic atheism that he cannot abide the mention of a supreme governing power, whether spiritual or merely natural, he must be in, a condition very nearly akin, though opposed, to the most ignor ant and illiberal religious bigotry. In choosing between a narrow-minded bigot and a pugnacious blasphemer, give us the former. Tammany Hall held a big demonstration on Tuesday night—the biggest political show of the campaign. Twenty thousand people marched in procession and thous ands more listened to the • eloquence of such menas Senator Bayard,' John Lee Carroll, and Congressman McAdoo. It wras a convincing dempMtratiöh of tfte oft iterated assurance that John jtetiy and it Tammany the national : ' However much mutators of republican t "HP &. V-» V 1 *.' '***** jf-S ""to" 00 " * proven on election day that the cohorts of that great political organization are fol lowers of Cleveland. ' In a political meeting in Brooklyn on Thursday, Henry Ward Beecher took the platform in defense of Grover Cleveland's private character, and to denounce the miserable gang of political hoodlums who have manufactured and circulated lies about him. Some time ago Mrs. Beecher sent Cleveland a number of newspaper clippings containing these poisoned arrows aimed at Cleveland's character, and asking a reply to them for the benefit of herself and her husband. Cleveland replied at length in a very feel ing letter marked "private." He referred i to his life in Albany and named the few | places he had visited there, and those with whom he had associated. Of his life in Buffalo he referred to the esteem in which he was held there, to prove that his career had not been a disgraceful one. This letter Beecher read, and concluding said; "When in the gloomy night of my own sufferings in years gone by I sounded everv depth of sorrow, I vowed if God would bring the davstar of hope to me, I would never suffer a brother, friend or neighbor to go unfriended should a like serpent seek to crush him. That oath I'll regard now because I know the bitterness Ö of venomous lies. I will stand against the infamous lies that seek to sting to the death a man and magistrate worthy ot a better fate." It is not surprising to find that the pa per (the Enterprise) is rapidly losing the respect and patronage of the community in which it is published.—Courier. Is the Enterprise losing the respect and patronage of Livingston ? Assuming for the moment that it is true,is it surprising? What has the Enterprise done that it should be boycotted or that its friends s amid shrink away from it ? The En terprise since its establishment has done everything in its power for the ad vancement of Livingston. Whatever in fluence the columns of a consistant, re liable, interesting newspaper may have on public opinion, h is been exercised by this paper. The fact that a daily news paper of that description is published in Livingston is known as far as the town it self is known, ami that such a paper is published here has made the town known to a degree of favorable opinion that it could not otherwise have attained. So much have we done and are doing to lose the "respect and patronage" of this people. The course of the propri etors in their professional relations with other newspapers has never been such as lias cast a blot on the fair fame of our town; on the contrary through such re lations they have, without emolument or the hope of reward, done much to adver tise this town and country. This is why they lose the respect of this community. The firm which publishes this paper lias constantly paid out as much in wages and for current expenses as any business house in the town and often more; this money has (unfortunately for those who earned it) been spent in Livingston. So much to lose the respect of the town. But it would appear probable that our unpardonable sin has been one of apolitical nature. We have opinions and we claim the right to express them. The editor of a paper can not afford to be a lree lance at the com mand of every pers.m, faction or party, mouthing the opinions of all or any who may wish publication of their views. A paper cannot advocate both sides of a dis puted question, nor can it pursue a middle course, for by striving to avoid the Scylla of discussion it will tall into the Chary b disof disrespect. We have endeavored to ascertain the right side of all public ques tions that needed discussion in our col umns, and we contend that so far as they have been settled the result has ever justi fied our convictions and our course. In the campaign that was opened last June by the nomination of -Blaine and Logan we took the course pursued by the major ity of tiie respectable journals of the land. We opposed them. That opposition will on November 4th be justified by the votes of Gallktin county, of Montana and, we pray God, by the United 8tates. Is It for thus asserting our preference between two candidates, for neither of whom we could vote, that we have lost "the respect and patronage" of Livingston? On the 18th of September the democratic convention for Gallatin, county was held. Its action in nominating a legislative ticket was such as we regarded as, an insult to Livingston and to eastern Gatlin county , as being inimical to oar internats and as unworthy On that point our opin ion has never chatetod aod ao change of Perhaps it is for this course that we have lost the resect of this community. On the 25th of September the republicans of the coun ty held a convention and made nomina tions. Their legislative ticket was the best they could select from the party ranks and we have found no fault with it. If it has not met with our active support it is because the conceited, self-sufficient crowd that is managing the republican campaign has expressed the hope and the desire that the Enterprise should not give its support to their legislative ticket. The support of the Enterprise has never been forced upon any person against ex pressed wishes; it may be freely given but it will never beg for acceptance. Is it because of these facts that we have ceased to command respect? We assisted in the nomination of certain candidates on the democratic ticket—men wflio were our first choice, whom we believe to lie the best men who could have been selected for the respective offices winch they seek. And we advocate the claims of those men. Mayhap by this course we are outraging public sentiment. But if we are losing ground in Livingston who is taking the ground thus vacated? The Bozeman Courier and its editor, we presume—a pa per and a man who up to a very few weeks ago were the most uncompromising enemies of this town; who lied about it, ridiculed it, belittled it, fought it iu every way. Does any sensible man suppose the views of that paper or its editor have changed? Surely not. Look at the paper which was scattered by hundreds of copies in this town yesterday and note its ill-concealed indignation at our opposition to Alfred Myers, the pro nounced enemy of Livingston. Since the county division i-sue has been imported into this campaign we will state our belief that W. W. Alderson is as strongly oppos ed to the measure as any man can lie. Notwithstanding his professions it would be as impossible for him to change his deadly opposition to tins town as for a leopard to change its spots. The republi cans of this town have taken him into their confidence, have coustitutfd him their leader; they are warming in their breasts a viper that will sting them. Instead of them having Alderson harness ed to their chariot, Alderson has them in his power. Because we express such a belief, because we have pointed out the progress of the conspiracy that led to the ascendency of this foul leader over the misguided political fledgelings who as sume to lead the republicans of this town, we must needs he considered Livingston's enemy and lose "respect and patronage." If such be the temper of our friends and patrons we wish to know it quickly. But it is not true—it is false. Hot. Cold and Shower Baths at Nick Imo's Main Street Barber Shop. GOING EAST —OR— GOING WEST No matter which, the IU Ry. IS YOUR LINK, A« it will take you in either direction between ST. PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS, DULUTH, G LYNDON, MOORHEAD, FARGO, CA8SLETON, VALLEY CITY, JAMESTOWN. MINNE VVAUKAN. (DEVIL S LAKE,) MILNOR, LA MOÜ&E, BISMARCK, MANDAN, GLENDIVE, BILLINGS, LIV INGSTON, Yellowstone National Pari Helena, MI. T., DEER LODGE, BUTTE CITY, MISSOULA. SPOKANE FALLS, WALLA « WALLA, THE DALLES, Portland, Or., Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria, B. C., all points in British Columbia, and Alaska, Salem, Albany, ami Rosebrrg, Or. Dom om hen That tue Northern Pacifie Railroad ItunittilllNii run* the only Emigrant Sleepers, The only Day Coaches, the only Pullman Sleepers and the only Dining cars between St. Pud and Portland, Oregon. Full information ip regardto the Northern Pa cific lines can be obtained free l>y addressing tfeneral Passenger Agent. St. PudStbu -— 11 RUPTURE «s iwi mm Vv, V * iv* CURRAN & LENIHAN —dealers in— v FARGO BEST FLOURt $3.40 per Sack In five-sack lots. Liberal discount in greater quantity. Fargo No. i Straight $300. CORNER OF MAIN AND LEWIS ST., LIVINGSTON, MONTANA Don't be Deceived! We are selling our goods cheaper than ever. Can duplicate prices from any concern in this part of Montana. We study the markets and buy where we can get the best goods for fhe least money. We have just received a car of Canned Goods via water to Duluth, and by the case we can give you won derful prices. Have you tried a Sack ot our "BEST" MINNEAPOLIS FLOUR ? READYMADE CLOTHING way down. BOOTS AND SHOES made especially to our order. FURNISHING GOODS coming daily. Now is the time to buy DRY GOODS; We must sell way down to make room for new goods soon to arrive. Respectfully. Thompson Bros., Boston Boot & Shoe Store. HATS! HATS! Fall and Winter Styles, Just Received, from $1.25 Upwards. GLOVES AND MITTS, -AND UNDERWEAR. Merrill & Mclnerney. 1Æ. TXTET'ZS'X' BILLIARD PAM -AND SAMPLE ROOMS. FR E-O F* E N E D A cordial invitation invitation is extended to old friends and visitors. C onie and • ^ ,Ji ^...v 'ii.; JAMES CARROLL, ZFeed. said. Sale SteTole ! Full Rias and Saddle Horses on the Shortest Notice. I^HORSES BOARDhD UY THF DAY, WEEK OR MONTH. tJl# Horses, Harnesses, Wagons, Baled Hay and Oats bought and sold. Gen* le mrses use of ladies to be had at a moments notice. Prices reasonable ^ Stable corner C and Lewis Sis., m ß ston ' t GEO. W. METCALF & CO., Feed and Sale Stables, CORNER MAIN AND CLARK STREETS. ^ FINEST 'TURNOUTS" IN Ï H ASÏ> Spècial attention giren to Gentlemen Dri*«** itfàtiytotheoity. Call and see n.. fi }'• v i V