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SATURDAY. MARCH 19, 1887.
THE Press is highly elated over the de.
feat of the Cascade county bill, and can
hardly contain its poor little self. "He
that laughs last laughs best."
WVE received and publish on another
page "An Act to Amend the School Laws
of Montana," sent us by A. C. Logan, the
recently appointed superintendent of pub
lic nhstruction.
TIIE United States supreme court has
granted permnission to the attorneys for
Harding the man convicted of murdering
the Glendale stage driver to file a printed
brief in substantiation of their motion.
This gives Harding quite a lengthy respite
as there is a long docket ahead.
Tur. senseless balderdash aimed at the
editor of this paper by the Fort Benton
lottery snap and patent inside news mutil
ator, reminds us of a gutter gamin making
faces at a gentleman. The vaporings were
devoid of point and unutterably senseless,
and unworthy of further comment.
SINCE the defeat of the Cascade county
bill the loss of stock in Choteau county
according to the River Prlcs, has sudden
ly dwindled downto a very small per cent.
Jerxvy's howlings and wilings over the
loss of half of the taxable property in
C'hoteau county, was pitiful in the extreme
and whea transmitted to the legislature
by his lieutenant W. II. '1 odd must have
been alm:ost as effective as Tom Power's
telegram to his --political friends" in that
body.
T. C. PowEi:. while on his way east, c
sent the following telegram to the legisla- 8
ture:
To mx R.IPnDLICAN FaIEvDS IN THE LEGI;LA- 1
T*aE:--lf you owe m9e any favors, defeat the t
Cascade county bill.
What an excitnnment this bulletin must
have created in the legislature. How the t
crowd of republican friends of that emi
nent and successful politician must have
rushed to and fro and trampled upon each
other in their attemplts to serve him! This
dispatch was fully the equal of his celc
brated dispatch last fall to his Benton
friends, to "Turn themselves loose, etc."
Hos. T. E. COI,LIsS, Choteau county's 0
able senator in the late legislature, arrived I
here Monday e:} rt wt to his home in Beri- t
ton. Mr. Collins distinguished himself '
during the late session as a statesman of c
great ability, #nd his record is one which
any man might well be proud. IIe was c
the recognized leader of the council, and c
his wise counsel and soundreasoning saved
many a good bill from defeat,and defeated o
numerous ones of questionable worth. t'
The people of Choteau county have every '
reason to be thankful to Mr. Collins for f
his painstaking efforts in their behalf. P
OtE of the petitions sent to the legisla- i
ture from Benton against the Cascade d
county bill, was signed by I. G. Baker &
Co., and T. C. Power & 3ro., and by no
body else. It was headed by the death
dealing statement that they were opposed
to dividing Choteau county. These two c'
firms who have held Fort Benton in the
hollow of their hands for the past twenty P
years, of course did not think it necessary P
for any one else in that town to add their t
names to the petition. I. G. B. & Co., and it
T. C. P. & Bro., in the center of a sheet of n
legal cap, when burled against any meas- u
lire should shatter it to pieces.
FAITh in the future of Great Falls is C(
fully shown by the immense number of ir
letters received from Eastern people who c(
are preparing to come here, and by sales ol
of property at a time when the town is B
inaccessible except by a tedious stage ride hi
from Helena. It is well understood in the pi
east that Great Falls is certain to become vi
a town of great importance, and that its w
growth will be very rapid and substantial. dl
No effort has yet been made by the Town- ol
site Company to sell property, and yet a am
large number of sales have been made tl
during the past few months and are being di
made every day, and every lot sold is to vi
be bailt pon. The advantages which ID
nature has so lavishly bestowed npon al
Great Falls, are being widely appreciated. E
WHAT DID IT?
The article in the Grsat Falls Tniauls, a por
tion of which is published in our telegraph col
umns, is certainly a great injustice to Represen
tative Taylor, of Choteau county. He is work
ing hard for the success of the Cascade county
bill. The Independent knows little of the mer
its of the bill, and has given the subject no con
sideration, but the fact remains that Mr. Taylor
is giving the bill his earnest support. It is diffi
cult to understand the origin or motive of this
attack upon him.--Indepandnt.
The above criticism would indicate that
the Indepen.d, t did take some interest in
the bill, otherwise it would not have ap
peared. The criticism which the TitIBUNE
saw fit to make regarding Mir. Taylor, can
not under any circumstances bV construed
into attack. The plain truth was spoken,
and at that time it was considered oppor
tune and deserved. Subsequent events
proved that it was untimely. But never
theless the facts cited by the T raiia: still
remain. We are satisfied dMr. Taylor
worked for the passage of the Cascade
county bill, and did what he could for it.
At this date it is impossible to con
jecture what combination of circum
stances were brought to bear to secure the
defeat of the Cascade county bill. Certain
it is, however, that they weore unfair and
untruthful. No plausible argument could
be advanced which would have caused its
deteat. Misrepresentation resorted to by
the Pr.ss may have added some little
weight to the opposition, but thisis hardly
probable, as the reputation enjoyed by
that organ for veracity is below par and
still falling. The Benton outtit worked
hard and spent plenty of money, and no
doubt with some effect. Tom Power, of
Helena, used his not-to-be-dispised in
fluence in its opposition. Then again, it
is not wholly improbable but that some of
the friends of the bill in the house were,
at the critical moment, unwisely ininuenc
ed against it. While the defeat of the
county is a great disappointment to the
seven hundred petitioners, who asked for
its creation. vet it is better that it was de
feated than to have passed with the two
years amendment. In two years Great
Falls will figure prominently in Choteau
county politics.
MUST OBEY ORDERS.
While every member of the Hfook and
Ladder Co. feels grateful for the assistance
rendered on Tuesday night by their fel
low citizens assembled at the fire, we
would beg leave to call attention to the
necessity of perfect discipline at fires.
The successful management of a fire is a
thing dependent entirely upon the practi
cal, quick appliance of remedies to unfor
seen and untoward circumstances. What
would be a wise policy at one fire may
- not be at another. These who undertake
the control of fire subduing should be
men of experience in that line. Being
such, and having the authority to direct,
their commands should be obeyed implic
itly and their judgement of methods fol
lowed. One of the greatest impediments
to the proper conduct of fire fighting is a
habit of yelling and discriminate loud talk.
All the loud talk which the exigencies of
such a case demand are the clear tones of
command which are proper in the giving
of orders by the chief and his assistants.
We are glad to be able to say that with
the exceptions of two or three over anx
ious and very excitable persons, every
command given and every suggestion of
fered to the citizens by the acting chief in
command were faithfully and willingly
carried into effect on Tuesday night.
There is no necessity for persons outside
of fire companies to actindependently, nor
to assume any direction of affairs, and we
would call attention to the fact that at a
fire the firemen with their chief have su
preme control; have a perfect and unques
tionable right to prevent any act which
may not be in accordance with official or
ders.
HENRY WARD BEECIER.
The foremost pulpiteer of the present
century has joined the silent majority.
Henry Ward Beecher whose head, long in
practicality, broad in liberality, massive in
power, now lays cold in death beneath
the sod. Few such minds is vouchsafed
to any generation, and we are most fortu
nate indeed to have had such a man among
us during our day. The liberalizing effect
of such a mind as his cannot but make its
lasting impress upon the beliefs of those
contemporaneous with him. He was as
independent in his opinions as he was
courageous in their expression. His the
ology was more rational than superstitious.
His humanity was wide and universal, and
his great work during a busy lifetime has
proved him a thinker and worker in ad
vance of his day. Henry Ward Beecher
was born at Litchfield, Conn., on the 24th
day of June, 1813, making him at the time
of his death almost 74 years of age. His
service in the ministry exceeds in time
that of any other known divine, he having
devoted fifty years of his life in actual ser
vice to the cause. He was the son of Rev.
Dr. Lyman T. Beecher, who also lived to
an advanced age. He waS the brother of
Harriet Beecher Stowe, the noted author
eas of Uncle Tom's Cabin. His first charge
was at Indianapolis, Ind., where he re
mained until the year 1847, when he was
called in charge of Plymouth church
(Congregational), at Brooklyn, over which
he presided up to the time of his death.
TO CREATE DISSENTION.
Hoaw. Jassx F. TAYLOR, we are advised from
Helena, worked in and out of season and until
the last moment for Cascade county, doing it
fairly and squarely, however. In view of this
fact, well known from the beginning to the end
of the contest, it is difficult to understand the
motive of the Great Falls Tai.UcE in heaping
insult and abuse upen that gentleman and ac
cusing him of the defeat of the pet division
scheme' It was a most unjust accusation and an
act of the basest ingratitude. When the TRsB
rxa dries its tears and recovers self-possession
we expect that it will make a handsome apology
to '" ncle Jesse."-Press.
It is the evident intention of the Press
to try to create a spirit of opposition to
ward Great Falls, from 31r. Taylor and
his friends. So far as the "attack" which
the Picas refers to, being made upon MIr.
Taylor, it is but the imagination of the
editor's enfeeble:l brain. We made no at
tack upon 1Mr. Taylor, the facts which we
citia still remain. At the time the article
was written, we felt justified in sayingthat
the bill asking for the creation of Cascade
county, would not be presented to the
legislature. It was evident that that body
would not allow Choteau county to
be dismembered by the creation of two
new counties within her boundaries,under
the present condition of affairs. We felt
that Mr. Taylor's persistence in his county
scheme would defeat both measures. We
cannot think Mr. Taylor will censure us
for the opinion we expressed at that time.
In this connection we take great pleasure
in stating that the official career of Mr.
Taylor in the late legislature was marked
by a fairness of spirit and evident desire
to look after the welfare of his constitu
ents, seldom equalled.
NOT UNLIKELY.
t We are somewhat surprised at the defeat of the
C'ascade county bill in the house by so large a
majority. If the measure had appeared earlier
and been better considered, we think it would
have gone through on its merits. However, it
will nut, in our opinion, make much practical
difference for the law as presented to vote put oiff
the organization for two years, and when a new
1 legislature meets it will be one of the first things
done an3 its early organization provided for. ]
_ By that time the northern reservations will be
open and some new deals will be necessary
Herald.
While we all regret its defeat, it is not
altogether unlkelr that "some new deals
will be necessary." -Probably one of the
deals will be the removal of the county
seat of Choteau county to this place.
JUDGiE GALBRAITH'S action in finiUg
John Moran for contempt consequent up
on Moran's insult of the Judge upon the
streets of Butte, reflects credit upon the
judicial dignity of Montana. It has been
considered and perhaps is a novel con
struction of the law regarding contempt
of court. Of this we are not competent to
decide, but can unhesitatingly say, our
sympathy and commendation are with
Gaibraith.
REAL, estate has had an upward tendency
all over the Union. Capital accumulate'd
during past prosperous years is seeking
investment. In the west it is more notice
able than in any other portion of this
country. Come to Great Falls, here are
better opportunities than may be had else
where.
A new indictment has been drawn up by
the silver Bow county attorney, which
submitted to the grand jury has resulted
in their finding two indictments. One
against Ritchie of the Arion and the other
against Ritchie & Gordon of the Comique
for violation of the variety law.
TsE secretary of the interior has ren
dered a decision denying the application i
for a recall and cancellation of the patent t
of the United States to the city of San
Francisco. Some one out there wanted a
new patent according to Stratton's survey, I
but the secretary forcibly sat down on it.
THE failure of congress to pass the for
tification appropriation bill, has brought
fortification and ordinance work to a dead
standstill. It seems congress has entirely
ignored the old motto: "Not one cent for
tribute. Millions for defense."
THE Dakota legislature has in its wis
dom seen fitto make appropriations which
amount to nearly a million and half of
dollars. The example of Montana might
be a good one for them to follow.- What
ever fault can be found with our last
legislature, it was not an extravagant one.
INFORMATION wanted about Great Falls,
its recources, business opportunities and
description can be had by sending for the
TRIBUNE.
TaH wage workers in Montana will
hereafter be better protected in respect to *
their wages than formerly. Wages will
be a first lien. This is as it should be.
Queen Victoria has sent a congratula
tory telegram to the Czar of Russia.
e BRIEFS.
Justin McCarthy has gone back to Eng
s land.
Senator Sherman has gone for a trip to
Florida and Cuba.
Henry Ward Beecher was' pastor of
Plymouth church for forty years.
Butte has had another fire among the
frame shanties on Park street. Loss $7,
t 500.
I The St. Petersburg dynamiters bombs
d were loaded with strychnine impregnated
bullets.
The commission of recorder of deeds of
SD. C., James M[. Trotter, has been signed
by the president.
It is rumored that an unsuccessful at
tempt was made to assassinate the Czar of
Russia. No details.
A San Francisco dynamiter named John
l E. Steitz has been convicted, his sentence
h will be pronounced today.
. Ignatius Donnelly of St. Paul will take
e the Baconian theory of Shakespeare and
use a cipher system to prove it.
Africa is having a gold mining boom.
t Prospectors and speculators are rushing
into Transvaal in great numbers.
e In Oberline, Kansas a four year old boy
is doing a peripatetic whiskey business.
o Sometimes prohibition don't prohibit.
o Secretary Manning will leave for Europe
r as soon as his resignation goes into effect.
t Fairchild is his most probable successor.
Y William C. Hickman, a speculator, has
e left Boston between two days for Canada
s with thirty or forty thousand dollars of
other peoples' money.
Trade dollars presented for redemption
at New York are discovered to have been
1 skilfully split and filled. The treasury
a departmeit has been notified.
A train on the Boston & Providence
railroad carried down to death forty per
sons besides many wounded. The defect
in an old bridge the cause of the accident.
e A Boston policeman was this week killed
Sby being shot three times by a suspected
r burglar. The victim only tapped the sus
t pected party on the arm. The assailant
1 escaped.
Rev. Matthew C. Julien pastor of the
s Trinitarian church of New Bedford, will
probably receive a call from Plymouth
e church, Brooklyn, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Henry Ward
Beecher.
In Utica, Clark Co., Ind. a baby was re
cently born which weighed but one pound.
C Five Cook county officials have been ar
rested in Chicago. Embezzlement of
county funds is th, principal charge
against them.
Boston Corbett the slayer of J. Wilkes
Booth has gone crazy. Hie lately took
possession of the legislative halls of Kan
sas, drove the sergeant at arms out, made
a member throw up his hands and kept
three policemen at bay during a whole,
night, compelled an adjournment and oth
erwise raised Old Ned.
Condition of Sheep and Wool.
It would naturally be inferred by one
not acquainted with the circumstances,
that our losses would indicate sheep to be
JESSE L. HENRY, HARRY E. RANDALL
Land Attorney and Notary Public Six yeasr in U. S. Land Business
HENRY & RANDALL,
Attorneys in Land Cases.
Real Estate Brokers, Loans and
COLLECTIONS
Agricultural Claims Located. Contests a Specialty.
All businesS before the local land office at Hehlnn. and the Department of t he laterior at Wash
ington, given strict attention. Special attention given to the sale of real estate, rents collected, ti
ties examined, taxes paid.
Office: cor. 3d St. & 1st Ave. S., Great Falls, Mont.
HEO. GIBSON &CO.
Real Estate and
General Commission
STORING, FORWARDING & RECEIVING
Excelsior Meat Comp'ny
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Fresh Meats
OtAjr .. AINDs.
Special attention given to the retail trade. All orders filled
promptly.
lst Ave. S. Great Falls
left in poor condition, and that the wool
would show a more than ordinarily weak
point in the staple. As already stated, we
have news fro.u some flocks that have
wintered better than common, and that
can show even now sheep in excellent
condition. Where losses have occurred,
they have been largely from catastrophies
e and not from slow starvation. Of these
catastrophies, losses of whole flocks its
storms have taken the lead. In such a
case, old stock and lambs would be the
I first to become exhausted and lost, and
the condition of the strong and able-bod
I led sheep that were recovered would not
be impaired. The loss second only to this
is that of piling and smothering, where
again able-bodied sheep are rarely the
sufferers. The sheep left are the best and
strongest, and we expect a clip of strong
healthy wool fully up to the average.-
llMidtana Tfool Grower.
Military Humor.
The legislature appropriated $500 to
feed the band of starving Crees on the
north fork of Sun river. When these red
skins arrived in this neighborhood last.
fall, the military district commander was
petitioned by the citizens of Choteau to
remove them across the line or have them
cared for in some way. No attention was
paid to the petition, as might have been.
expected from the fact that the band had
been driven from the neighborhood cf
Fort Assinaboine with a written recom
mendation stating that they were wood
choppers in search of employment. The
paper was probably intended as a military
joke, but the presence ot these vagabonds
has been anything but fun for the settlers
iand there is nothing very humorous int. a
appropriation of $500 for their suport. 'If
there is anything more useless than In
dians and coyotes in this couhtry, it is a
military post stocked with soldiers.-Calu
nut.
Ice in the Missouri.
BIsM.A1CK, March 16.--The ice in the
Missouri couth of here broke to-day, 1It.
did not move, for the Yellowstone and
Little Missouri are full of ice and ovein
flowing their banks, destroying railroad
bridges and other property. The immense
amount of water from these streams raised
the Missouri two feet here last night. All
boats here are safely stationed on the
ways. The river is rising rapidly to-night,
and the ice is loose from the banks and
will probably break when the fifteen-foot
rise reported from Washburn, forty miles
above, arrives.
A Little Wild.
It is learned from high railroad oflicialw
that the Union and Northern Pacific are
both preparing to extend their systems to
Great Falls in northern Montana at an
early day. The former will follow its o:df
survey down the river, and the latter will
start at the foot hills via Marysville to the
waters of the Sun river, thence along Sun
river valley to the Missouri.--RBailway
Age.
Bills have been introduced simultane
ouslv in the legislatures of Missouri and
Wisconsin looking to the compilation and
publication by the state of a uniform sys
tem of public school text-books, and the
Wisconsin bill provides that the state-pris
on convicts do the printing.