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VOL, 2. GREAT FALLS, MONTANA TERRITORY, SATURDAY, MARCH 12,1 887. NO, 43
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A Sad Accident. r
At Kirkendal cc _M(cCune's camp on the
Montana Central, a most shocking acci- C
dent occurred on Tuesday last, by which t
two men lost their lives. Geo. Lawrence
and Clay Archer undertook to thaw out
Giant and Judson powder in a scraper. t
Heated sand was the method employed. I
Eternity's gates opeued to them unexpect- '
edly b3 the explosion of the material they t
thought to bring to life and service. Tonm.
Moore who was near by received wounds a
which may yet prove fatal to him. A 1
coroner's jury composed of Messrs. F. G. l
Benson, E. H. McKenzie, E. J. Hunt, Jas. i
Graham, T. Helbront and John Brandt re- '
turned a verdict that "by an accidental I
explosion of Judson and Giant powders at e
an excavation near said cunmp of Kirken
dall & McCune the said George Lawrence i
and Clay Archer came to their deaths." t
From AW. P. Burcher, acting coroner,we v
learn that Lawrence was from Dundee, r
Scotland and was foreman in a rock cut; t
was a young man who, by his exemplary 3
conduct, demanded and received the vol- s
untary respect of all with whom he came t
in contact. Archer was familiarly known s
as Doc, aman of more than ordinary edu- v
.cation, but of whose antecedents but little I
is knowd. Both were favorites among I
their fellow la`)orers and are mourned a
with that heartfelt si,.erity which carries f
with it no ostentation of grief.
Pioneer Hook ana Ladder Co. No. I.
Those who are interested inthe progress
of the fire company will be pleased to
know that the wheels, axles and springs
are all that are wanting to make the outfit
a complete machinery. t
The Pioneer Hook and Ladder Co. are
grateful lor assistance in the past and will
reouire some aid in the future.
Wood and iron cost money. The me
chanical part of the work has been well
done under the supervision of MIr. Frame.
Every ladder works smoothly in its groove
and the boys will before long show the
citizens how well they can handle them.
A lot has been leased and the bell tower
will be erected next week. On next Mon
day evening a special meeting will be held
to determine further nee srary work an
what it will cost. There is a growing dis
position among the members to give an
entertainme .. All they want is a hall
large enough to accommodate the large p
patronage which they hope for.
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Neihart.
Our business relations with Neihart are
as yet only in a primary and progressive
condition. From Neihart men who have
lately visited Great Falls, we are imbued
with the idea that Neihart looks to us as
their savior from extortionate charges.
White Sulphur Springs has derived its
existence from the Neihart mines, and the
complaint is general, that the assistance
which Neihart has derived from that source
has been dearly bought. What Neihart
people want is a road to Great Falls. Such
a road can easily be made, and it is a mat
ter which Great Falls people should give
early and sincere attention to.
Great Falls to be a County Seat.
It is to be learned from reliable sources
that the bill now before the legislature in
Helena, creating the county of Cascade,
with Great Falls as county seat is sure to
pass and will take effect in May. Now it
would be an excellent idea for all the gen
tlemen in town to go and see the new
spring samples at C. P. Thomsea's and get
a suit made in time for the laying of the
corner stone of the million dollar court
house that will be erected here. The la
dies will also require new dresses, sewing
machines, etc., all can be had from Thom
son's store. tf.
Fire Laddies.
The Pioneer Hook and Ladder company
held their stated meeting on the 7ta. Mr.
Frame, chief the organization reported
the resume of his labors.
Phil. Gibson tendered his resignation as
secretary, but the laddies didn't see it that
way. Phil. is held in too high estimation
among his fellow firemen to allow him to
resigh his position without stating more
reasons than press of business. His place
won't be vacant as long as the Hooks know
themselves, and his valuable assistance.
The Manitoba Road.
The Helena Herald of the 5th inst.,
says: "Every obstacle seems now removed
that has heretofore hindered work on the
Manitoba line of road, and we are told
that work has already been begun, with
such an accumulation of materi al that
there can hardly be an interruption of the
most rapid railroad work ever done in this
country. The proposition is to lay five
miles per day on an average. If we leave
-March out of account, and begin the reck
oning with April, there will be between
that date and the last of October 214 days,
and at the rate of five miles per day it
would give time to lay 1,000 miles of
track and more than cover the unfinished
portion of the main line and its branches.
The route is all thoroughly surveyed and
the estimates of work made. Men of tried
skill and energy, with ample experiences
and ready means, are in charge. Toere
is no doubt about being able to get all the
hands needed, even to the extent of a
hundred thousand, if necessary. Such a
work as as this, which is proposed for our
interests and benefit, is one of the grand
est that will distinguish the year we have
entered upon, no matter what may occur
in any other part of the world. Such vic
tories of peace are greater than any of
war. With this thousand miles of rail
road completed the wealth of our terri
tery will be doubled and the future of
Montana will rest secure on the most sub
stantial basis of any portion of the cou.n
try. Of the two things left to our choice.
statehood or this railroad, much as we
want statehood, we would not hesitate to
prefer the railroad for our fist choice and
present bene t. Statehood will soon come
as a consequence. The railroad will bene
fit everybody and everything and assure
our future wealth, growth and progress in
;ll directions."
They Mean Business,
From the f-elena Ilcdepi;nd"c;t we le'trn
that work has already commenced on the
Manitoba extension into Montana from the
eastern end, and will also shortly begin on
the Montana Northern pushing north and
west to meet its ally. The arrangements
for construction and track-laying are ex
actly calculated to bring trains into Helena
next fall. D. C. Shepherd, who made a
marvelous record in rapid construction
work on the Canadian Pacific, has the con
tracyfor all the construction work. and
has engaged to shove it through. Messrs.
Grant and Ross have the contract for trke k
laying, and engage to lay an average of
five miles jalr day. This enormous pro
iess will be occomplished by working
two shifts a~ilytiduring the summer
months, and by that means they will be
able to make considerably over five miles
per day for some time. The end of track
is now at Minot, on Mouse river, and there
immense quantities of construction mate
rial are piled up ready for action. Mr.
Eagan, late superintendent of construction
for the Canadian Pacific, is superintendent
of the road and will give his personal at
tention to the work. He is a most able
railroad executive and has figured to a
nicetyhow much of every description of
material will be required, how many con
struction trains daily must be run and how
fast work can be pushed. His calculations
are not likely to be at fault, and Manitoba
trains will certainly run into Helena next
autumn.
Sehool Report. co
Report of Great Falls School, during soi
the worst part of the year for the month thl
ending Feb. 25, 1887. No. of days taught, I <
20; No. belonging, 30-16 boys and 11 till
girls; average belonging, 25; No. visitors, «'
4 as follows: Messrs. Peeper, Spurogin,
Carter and Anderson. an
NAMES. Rn's; TDDP : th
Emily Bruneau ............ 18
Susie Dockery .......... 12 o
Emma Jelica .............. 10 s 9Se
Berth argent............ !20 SSit
Eva. ,kery... ....... 11 p
Ella Gehring .............. . . 0 }r
Lula Lux .................. L- 1 92
Neilie Lux........... .... 1
Emma Wegner............ .1. 13 90
Cora Walker...... .. ... 6/ 15 9S lia
James Dockery...:.... . 17 81 G9
Green Dockery: .......... 13 11 07
Eddy Willis.,............. 1 4 9De etr
Ourtis Willis.............. .... 2181 c
Walter Black............. . 17 1719 th
Ira Black ................. 1 18i 88 the
Frank Wegner ............ 16 13 89
Leonard Wegner....... .. 16'! 121 93 of
Robert Wegner............ 19 11 00 H
Guy Gray ................. 19'1 9 89
Johnny Gray.............. 144 9 90 all
Jessie Herring ........... 17 589
Harry Herring............. 173 5188
Arthur Nebel.............. 18 16{ 87
Harman Nebel............ 19 15197
Curtis Nebel ............. 10 86 re
Willie Gehring........... 1 87 5 u86
Walter Gehring............ 151 4!85
Richard Berry............. 2 2193 A]
Let parents see that there is less tardi- bc
ness for future as it results very bad every lai
way to the school. is]
J. M. L.RGs'r, Teacher.
Notice.
From this date on meals sent or taken he
out will be charged extra. mI
D. C. EHRiHAtT tls
Prop. f'ark Hotel. tri
The Musicale,
n: Tuesday night the musicale given
by the ladies of the Episccpale church
w:.s well attended in spite of the sloppy
condition of the streets. The program
was carried out in such an artistic manner
that the audience was well satisfied. The
sweet bird-like voice of Mrs. Myers ren
dered music which was well appreciated
by the listeners, ?Mr. Carter sang his
score with ease and confidence and though
encored (lid not turn himself loose as he
should have done and given expression to
the tenor notes of which he is capable.
The contralto of Mrs. Rolfe needs no com
mendation at our hands, and yet, had the
hall been larger would have filled it with
sweet vocal sounds with a romance and
power not possible to be done in a small
room. Mrs. Phelps can sing alto. Sings
it with a power of expression which many
artistes might well envy.
Mr. Gibbons on his violin extracts chords
which fit to the ear of music levers.
A new artist with his magic flute gave
Sus such notes that more of them would be
a welcome pleasure.
WI hatever the music loving public may
prefer or give accordance to we would
,wish to eliminate the concertina from
musicales. It is not an instrument of
power or eipression no does it portray
that melody which lovers of music desire.
Mrs, Ladd's accompaniments were pre
cisions of time and gave those who sang
to her help on on the piano such con
fidence as every singer should have.
The bass and tenor parts were sung with
a harmony which much helped the melo
dious whole of the choruses. Altogether
the concert was a success and when for
the benefit of our school it is repeated we
hope a like success may be attainea.
a The variety tsussiness.
As far as it is possible to judge from the
a news which is published in the Butte pa- g
pers, :here does not seem to be much con
sternation among the variety theater folks
on account of the lately passed law to sup
press .he sale of intoxicants in places of
public amusement. The Theater Comique S
and Ritchie's Arion have been complained ti
against. The proprietors arrested, and C
Supon furnishiug securiety in the sum oft
i small bond illI appear and re-appear be
fore courts of justice. Whether or not
this law is just in its application, of if it
e ne constitutional we cannot determine.
But we can say one thing regarding the el
patronage of shows and show people. The te
a indignation which has been heaped upon ai
managements may be deserved from a
moral point of view and yet it is only one
e sided. All men in business endeavor to
aplease their patrons. If the taste of the
Spatronage be low and vulgar, men eager
to make money will pander to the low de
v sires of their patrons. It would doubtless
astonish the morally inclined reader to see
with what iapt attention some of the cen- in
sors of public morals are attracted to such
rsorts. Their wonderment would increase
could they observe their enjoying smile at
some of the vulgar scenes portrayed upon
the mimic stage for the delectation of the ca
moral element. Could the public witness th
the vinous visages of the respectable class ft
who visit end highly enjoy these perfor
mances, partake of the beverages solicited
and furnished by the festive beer jerker
' their cheeks would burn with shame. PI
The var~ty law doubtles is well inteded a
as a preserver of public morals. Lawyers
seem however to see many weak places in
i it and whether it has weak places in it or
Swhther it is weak or nor remains to be
proven by courts and public sentiment.
A Most Vicious Assault.
For reasons as yet tinknown lMr. WtVil
Sliam HI. Clark was brutally assaulted by
George liennessy. A brick was the in- l
C. trument employed, and made several
1 scalp wounds in Clark's head which,
2 though fortunately, not serious, are never- ir
theless, quite severe. Clark says he knows h
3 of no reason for such a vindictive assault.
0 Hennessy escaped with a fine of $10, t
9 tich in our judgement is but alightepen- d
Saltl for tie injury inflicted.
jCopp's Land Guide.
7 Nenry .. Copp who for years has been it
6 recognize as a landl lawyer of ability has ci
just issued his twelfth edition of the ai
3 American Settlef's Guide. It is a handy
i- book for those who wish to be posted on
land matters. It contains the latest leg- s
islation on land questions. h
Electric.
"Do you wish the electric light in your te
, house?" is the question which business p
men have been asked by a prominent gen- s
tleman of late. Yes, sir, we want the elec- b:
tric light and every modern improvement ri
that you can furnish or sumgest. Great
Falls will need every appliance for lux
ury, comfort and necessity which the
world can supply.
Reai Estate Transfers
Lot 8, block 364; Marcus Sutherland to
Thos. 11. Fairfax. Consideration, $l.200.
Lot 14, block $16. Townsite Co., to Fair
fax & Greeley. Consideration, $2,500.
Lot 10, block 313. Hickory Bros., and
Beachley to Kane, Kinloch and Gibson.
Consideraiion, $3,300, including founda
tion,
Lot 13, block 313. Win. Douglass to
Fairfax and Greeley. Consideration, $2,
500.
Lot 7, block 312 Townsite Co. to Kane,
Kenloch and Gibson, consideration $2,200
subject to building contract.
Lot 7, block 378 Walker and Carter to
Gibson, Phelps and Dickerman, consider
ation $2,000
Advertised Letters.
Following is the list of letters remaining
uincalled for in the postoffice of Great Falls
March 1, 1887, parties calling for these
letters will please say "advertised."
Boe Louis J. 2 Barker Joseph
Caple W. M2. Christensen Knut
Carville James Cochran John
Granlech Herman Frye George 2
Ham W. Gray John V.
Meek R. F. Hlaupt IIenry
Modoc Jas. Murphy Thos. F.
,McDougal Tom Mayers W.
Sweitzer & Co. Stream C.
Sharkey Michael
A Close Call.
Frank F. Thurston attempted to cross
the river on horseback Friday morning.
His horse was not a strong enough swim
mer and Mr. Thurston barely escaped with
his life. The horse, in spe of his strug
gles, went under the ice goge a half mile
below the dam.
For Sate.
A stock of stationery, notions, fruit ci
gar and news stand, in Great Falls for sale.
Stock will invoice about $1,500. Well es
1 tablished business and no competition.
Call on or address,
BEACHLEY BROS., HICKORY,
tf. Great Falls, Mont.
Merchant Tailoring.
Iam now showing the finest and nobby
est line of samples for custom suits in the
territory. Perfect fit guaranteed. Call
and examine samples, prices, etc.
tf IIARRIS TIIE CLOTHIER.
Coal for Sale.
The undersigned are prepared to furnish
coal on short notice. JoE HERRING.
tf. GEO. MATHEWS.
Tie-Catters Wanted.
Wanted 25 tie makers. Apply at camp
in Teton canyon. Price 10 or 11 cents.
4t HAIE, & FRAZIER.
Heavy Losses.
Reports from Victoria, B. C., about the
cattle continue unfavorable. It is thought
that fully 40.000 will perish before spring
feed appears.
Printing Material for Sale.
One good 7-column Washington hand
press, one ei ,medium Paragon jobber,
a quantity of bddy type, etc.
TRICUNE COMPAr."TY,
tf Great Falls,
The ice in the river threatens to break
up soon.
Prank Pottle has joined engineer Grif
fith's corps as fiagman.
Every detail of comfort and business
opportunity will be at the call of the pub
lic next summer.
Mr. Ehrhart of the Park hotel says bus
- iness has never been so rushing. The
house does not contain the applicants.
Geo. Pugh has made a very neat card for
the Park hotel posted on the dining room
door it shows well. George is very handy
with ,apen.
The delay of mail across the river is an
1 inconvenience severely felt bythe business
community. Let's try and get our mail
across a little sooner.
George Lawrence who wrs killed by the
power explosion was a native of Dundee,
Scotland. Kind friends have written to
his folks in the "old country."
Since Johnstewn has failed to become a
r town, perhaps the stage folks will allow
a passengers to come over here and get a
- square meal and enjoy comforts impossi
ble to be had on the oher side of the
t river.
ice will be one o; ;he luxuries attaina
ble to in Great P::dl thi':., isummer. Near
ly 1.(00 tns have bi n p.t up by some of
our moit energe:ic e.._,i;:ess men.
The editorial chair was temporarily
filled this week by Win. S. Smith. If the
reardors of the Tit.uicsx: dind this week's
issue tame put the blame on Smith's
shoulders.
Within thirty days we will have tele
graphic communication. The poles will
soon be on the ground, and the wires
strung will put us in talking reach of the
outside world.
We are sorry to learn that Mr. Thomas'
house at Augusta became a prey to the de
vouring element. It was a total loss in
spite of the help which his neighbors ex
tended.
II. L. Xett has chanped his postoflice
address from Augusta to Great Falls. At
tracted by the prosperiungconditions of our
town he ha.. concluded to make aperman
ent resideunc hlere,
A fretfil ill 3b:5en bronco is not a very
safe vehicle of transit across the M.issouri
river during high water in spring. 3Mr.
Fred Thurston won't do it again, nor try
the drowning act a closely as yesterday.
On Friday last L. G. Phelps commenc
ed work on his new building. It will be
30x100 and will face upon Central avenue
and First street, 3 side stores 20x30 and
two on Central avenue 15x40. The post
office will occupy one of the rooms.
The snow is almost :: thin of the past
The chinook, with warm grateful breath,
is fast eleininating ns from the discom
forts of winter. Spring has come and
come to stay; we feel revived, happy and
encouraged under its genial influence.
The delightful weather we are having
is a source of joy and comfort to us all.
Improvements have commenced on all
sides. Real estate transfers have opened.
Builaing has begun and everyone wears a
smile. Before March is endedGreatFalls
will be a scene of much actirity, and will
attract from everywhere the atteation
which her resources are worthy of.
The digging of a cellar for the new an
nex to the Park hotel is being actively
pushed forward undee the direction of El.
Canal who has the contract for the foun
dation work. Anxious eyes are watching
the new addition. Already there is some
doubt regarding the ability to sleep the
people who are flocking into Great Falls.
Rooms are in demand and accomodations
of that sort will be readily availed of when
our summer traffic commences.
The stages from Helena are loaded daily
with strangers from the East coming to
Great Falls. This is the advance guard
of the army of people who are coming to
Great Falls and Northern Montana the
present season. Before the Manitoba and
Montana Central railroads are running
into our "hamlet," we shall have a popu
lation of 2,500, and in one yoar from to
day we shall have a population of not less
than 3,000. Will there be anything here
for people to do? We answer yes. The
building of round houses and machine
shops, the quarrying of tone, the making
of brick, the construction of dams and
canals, the mining of coal, and the build
ing of stores and dwelling houses will af
ford employment for all who come really
intending to work. Let no man think the
boom will be temporary as in the average
railroad town. It will come to stay, for
here will be a labor-employing center,
Rumfinismwill not be tolerated in this
community. The cruel slugging with a
brick' done by George Hennessy upon Wil
liam H. Clark. will not be again done to
an inoffending citizen without some more
severer punisement than a $10 fine. We
don't propose to stand such brutal practice
nor will we submit to that sort of arbitra
tion. There are more humane methods
of settling differences than the employ
ment of a brick. If, as a community, we
can't repress such evils, let us have the
power which law confers to make it Iot
for such offenders of common right and
personal safety. From such indications.
which are daily transpiring, we are of the
opinion that brute force shall not hold an
ascendency in Great .Falls: We are a
people naturally inclined to listen to seaa
son, and whisky impeiled arguments pro
pelled from brawny muscles will not be
accepted with approbation frm- our
towns-people.. Ifa loaferish class think
that they can ran the town they A'r nis
taken,