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no. a2s. 1 1EST NATIONAL BANK OF GREAT FALLS. -PITAl., - - $50,000.00 OPPIOSRL C A. BoAwATru, - President H. O. COowm, - Vice-President L. G. PHILs, - Cashier A. H. DIcwaia, - Ass't Cashier DIRECTORS. I. A. BROADWATUR, T. R. COLLINS, PARIS GIasoN, MARTIN MAOINNIS, 2OBErT VAUGHN, JOHN LEPLEY, a. 0. cHOWax, A. E. DICKERMAN, L. G. PHELPS. Agenesal banking business transacted. Leheaag drawn on the principal pointsin the Wtee and Europe. Prompt attention given to collections. Interest allowed on time deposits. GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE. SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1887. WALTaa M. O'DwPmE, EDITrro. TO THE PUBLIC. Until further notied Will Hanks ~atU ..i..entire eoatrol of the Daily and Semi WeZkly Tribune. - JERRY COLLINS, Busiess Manager Tribune Publishing Co. Jane so, 1887. DAILY EDITION ENLARGE THE WATERWAYS. The entire northwest is concerned in the earnest efforts which Duluth is making to promote the improvement If the Sault Ste. Marie. Nature has done so much in extending an "arm of-the Atlantic" to Duluth that the United States government ought readily do all that is needed to form a broad, unbroken waterway 'from Duluth to Buffalo, and thence to, New York by the enlargement of the Erie canal. A portion of the surplus which appears to trouble the national financiers so much might be employ ed with advantage in forming that waterway. The scheme is essentially national in its scope-as much so as the deepening of the Mississippi be low New Orleans. The people of Duluth have done their part. They have improved the harbor, erected spacious docks and built spacious warehouses thereon. They have erected elevators which serve as granaries for the entire northwest, and have established a board of trade, as well as several banks, which indirectly help every grain-producer from the great lakes to the Rocky mountains. This enterprise should in itself eli cit a cordial response when Duluth seeks to benefit the entire northwest, by promoting the enlargement~of the channel at the "Soo," which connects lake Superior with lakes Huron and Michigan. The enlargement of the "Soo" means lower freights between Duluth t and the seaboard. This closely con cerns Great Falls, for the wool, hides and bullion which will be shipped here, will seek mostly eastern or for eign markets. Every cent which we gain in freight will both encourage our trade and enable us to compete successfully with home and foreign merchants engaged in like traffic. On the other hand, when Great Falls be comes the mart for northern Montana and elsewhere, it will be of the first importance to have a broad waterway by which we may procure cheaply, as regards freights, the products of east ern factories and foreign lands. It might easily be demonstrated that, both as regards our export and im port trade, we are more interested in the lake navigation than places which, like.St. Paul, are relatively nearer the meaboard. AN ERRBBOR Hon. Gordon E. Cole expressed re cently at Fairbault some of the com men errors of the hour. He said: "No©nan ever piles up money by the hundreds of millions by legitimate ntetprise or industry." Thins sweep Sing ssertion which implies that all very rich men are rogues is refuted in S .ndreds of instances. It is. xactly by' legitimate enterprises that We maet solid fortunes are made. Wbb men open a Ses canal, strike1 i-om a dedaican 4okecareofit e ald wheat-options exceed the annual value I of the entire wheat crop of this great grain prodncing state. Prohibit = sale of such articles unless the seller has them at the time of his contract to deliver." Speculation is subject to abuses, but the loss in "wheat op tions" falls largely upon men who bring money into Minnesota from Chicago and elsewhere, and the gains help to build up cities like Duluth and Minneapolis. Mr. Cole's scheme to prohibit dealing in wheat might do in a despotic country, but it is not practicable in this, where contracts for future delivery are made in nearly all trades. Mr. Cole also observes: The entire system of Amercian railways is based upoia radically false and erron eous foundation. With a view to deriv ing the lowest rates from compeitive struggles parallel railways have been mul tiplied in this country to an extent else wnere unknown. The result has been that the fierce struggles for existence at terminal points have forced the rates down below the remunerative mark, and to save the corporation from bankruptcy they have been raised proportionately above the remunerative point at all other stations on the line. Mr. Cole should admit that rail road competition has saved millions of dollars to farmers by the low rates which it has produced. These low rates are established throughout the Minnesota and Dakota grain districts as well as in the large cities. He ev idently caters to the prejudices rather _ than to the good sense of his au dience. THE EXTRA SESSION. The call for an extra session will be an agreeable surprise to the people of Great Falls, who feared that the new legislation that we needed so much would be withheld until the next regular session in 1889. It is gratifying to is that, outside of Hel ena, this was the only journal which t persistently favored the reassembling of the legislature. We did soon pub lic grounds, and are pleased to find that Governor Leslie's long list of reasons confirms fully the wisdom of our course. Governor Leslie has done his part well, and deserves hearty thanks for the promptitude with which he ob tained the president's approval and the ample time that he has given the territory to'prepare for the extra ses sion.. Not a day should be lost in turning the interval to account. The text of the new bills and of the amen datory.ones should be ready before the legislature meets. The people shpuld also make their opinions known, so as to impart backbone to the members and make them feel that the public are both vigilant and ex acting. In this city a committee should be formed to promote the establishment of a new, separate county, to take the place, in part, of Choteau county, which is as large as New Jersey, and is ill adapted to promote the well-being of the people. The com mittee should also take steps to pro cure from the legislature a general incorporation law that would embody the best provisions of the best city charters now in force. With a good law of that kind, Great Falls might fearlessly assume the rank and digni h ty.of a city, and thus prepare for the bright future that awaits her. THE NORTHWEST MAGAZI for July is a superb number. It might be called a Montana number, for MrW Smalley, the editor, writes interest ingly of Butte and Anaconda, as well as of Miles City, Billings and Living ston. He gives articles also on Boze man, Helena, Deer Lodge, Philips burg and Missoula, which are pen pictures of these places and will serve to make their merits widely known. There is also a valuable article on the Judith Basin by a con tributor. The articles on Butte and Anaconda are accompan ied by illustrations which make a fine display. The Northwest Magazine 1 is doing collectively .for the entire º northwest what the newspapers and S"boomers" of the right kind are doing in their respective fields. To its pages the annalist will look for.the condens ed yet comprehensive story of north -western progress . The Century for - August will contain an article by Mr. Smalley on the great falls and upper Missouri, which must make this pie turesque region .widely known ,at home and abroad.'.. n Tna HELENA HERALD Observes: "Ex P perience ha riaught the national gov s nmentthe folly ofhvingay g eat r all :eei ent ut except nliquors and F. tobaseo. It would be wise to follow ' this exa ile and ropead most of u a li taxes." So s t .o us. l T he ergressive n e t lies a we, ap thse n insan e mbi oueu,`re ot ofply e rs n nut ee n itnt ht uli snimn fd saloon licenses, the United States supreme court might strike a 'final blow at the whole system,- as it' has done in regard to commercial trav elers' licenses. All American citizens should be free to engage anywhep .pn. business without paying a license ta, which may be made almost prohibi tory. - If we would compete success fully with Minnesota and other states we must not repel people by I imposing license taxes on them. WE ARE PLEASED to see Burghardt & Parker, Mr. Panton and others giv ing special attention to mining pro perties. Montana has a good name at home and abroad as a mineral region. In Great Falls we are nearer than Denver to rich mineral .regions and may expect a large influx of' in vestors when the railroads are open next fall. WOOL AND CATTLE. Telegraphic and Mail Advices .from Leading Markets. CHICAGO, July 12.-Cattle-Receipts, 8,000; market steady; shipping steers, $3. 40@4.50; stockers and feeders, $1.75@ 3.10; Texas cattle, $1.75@3.50. Sheep-Receipts 2,000; stronger; natives $3.00@4.30; western, $3.00@3.70; Texans, $2.70@3.79. PHILADELPHIA, July 12.-Wool-The market is quiet and unchanged. BOsTON, July 12.-Wool-Firm; Penn sylvania extra fleeces, 33; XX, 34@35; No. 1 wool, 38@39; extra, 31@32; medium un washed, 25@30; fine do., 19@23; pulled wools, superfines, 35@40; extras, 28@32. LONDON WOOL SALES. LOxNDON, July 12.-To-day's catalogue of wool sales consisted principally of greasy, with a fair proportion of cross bred. About 5,000 bales were bought for the United States. It is estimated that 14,000 bales have been bought for that country during the present.series. THE MARKETS IN DETAIL. BosTON, July 7.-According to the American Wool Reporter the wool market is easier, and, although quotations show appreciable decli:e, dealers would favora I bly consider offers that would have been f instantly rejected a fortnight ago. The f principal request continues to be for med ium wools; and fine grades receive but t little attention, fine fleeces being especi r ally quiet. The London sales report in creased firmness. Merinos have advanced - d and crossbreeds 11d over the open , ing, making the range somewhat above the prices of April last. e Reports from Montana are to the effect that the quality of the wool is superior to a last year's clip, and it will open at about 20c. The indications are that, if the grow a ers cannot obtain that figure when the wool accumulates at shipping points, they will consign it. The Philadelphia wool market still pre e sents the same general quiet tone whioh, s we have noted during the past weeks in our reports. There is no weakness no 0 ticeable in the market. t In New York the general condition of tne market remains about the same--qiet and steady. The prices continue arm. Manufacturers are beginning to realize e that they have got to pay the prices asked. The quotations in the leading markets are as follows: 'Montana fine choice, 21 e to 23 cents; average, 20 to 22. Fine med ium choice wools are 23 to 25 cents and average 21 to 23. Recent sales include F, the following: 69,000 pounds fine terri e tory, 18 to 22; 157,000 fine medium terri tory, 22 to 24; 93,000 medium, 24 to 27 cents. BUYING' WQOL. 11 FORT BENTON, July 14.--The Thomas y brothers and Ben Phillips sold their wool y on Tuesday to Ben Webster at about 203 d cents. He bought on his own account. An offer of 20% cents had been made in Lt the forenoon for wool. [_ Among the recent arrivals are: F. W.Flint, E. E. Leech, T. Gearing, o W. D. Jones, William Ulm of Sun river; Charles Thomas of Birch creek, Joseph Allin of Sand Coulee. Over 2,500 sacks Sof wool are now stored here. Too Much Enthusiasm. "Teaching, to me," said an enthusiastic young school ma'am, "is a holy calling. To sow in the young mind the seeds of fu ture knowledge and watch them as they grow and develop is a pleasure greater than I can tell. I never weary of my work. I think only of--" "I am very sorry," interrupted the young., man to whom she was talking, "that you are so devoted to your profes sion, Miss Clara. I had hoped that some day I might ask you-in fact I called to night to-but I hardly dare go on, in the light of what you-" "You may go on, Mr. Smith," said the young lady, softly. "I'm a little too en thusiastic at times, perhaps." Couldn't be too Late. "Hurry! hurry!" cried Brown, impa tiently up the stairs, "we'll be too late for church" "Oh, no, dear," replied Mrs B., button ing her glove as she came down, "we can't be too late. I've got on my new suit." War to the Knife. Miss Shawsgarden (of St. Louis, to Miss Breezy of Chicago)-Well, how Is every. thing in Chicago? Dull usual, I sup SMiss :Breezy--.N, things are looking very bright. How is the pasturage ip St. Louis? Po Bono Publico - A. C. BROWN, rF r MURPHY, MACLY &CO Wholesale and Retail, GROCERS and Dealers in B .DERS' HARDWARE, S. E. Cor. Central ve. and Second St., Great Falls. -, - f WILLIAM ALBRECHTI Great Falls, Montana, Dealer in FURNITURE Beading, Mirrors, Chromos, Cabinetware, etc. Complete STOCK and LOW Prices. a..ail Ocrdes Solicitedc A. M. HOLTER, Pres. M. M. HOLTER, Vice-Pres. J. W. McLeod, Sec. & Treas. CHAS. WEGNER, General Manager. H-OLTER LUMBER CO. Incorporated. Capital, $100,000. · 1881 Also CoIlllioll, GretFaltls aligMi 188? e DEALERS IN Lumber, Flooring, Siding, Shingles, Lath, Doors, Windows, Lime and Building Material. F. M. MORGAN, Architect and Superintendent Office: First door east First National Bank. GREAT FALLS. MONT. Respectfully solicits the patronage of those who contemplate building. CANARY & SHAW, Wholesale Dealers in LIME Proprietors of the Sand Coulee Lime Kilns. Leave orders at Bank of Great Falls. A. G. LADD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office Hours: 9 to ll a. m. and 2 to 4 p. m. Office at Lapeyre Brothers' drug store. JH. FAIRFIELD, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Great Falls, Montana. JOHN W. STANTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC,. Will practice in all courts of the territory. Special attention given to real estate and mining cases. Great Falls, Montana. EORGE W; TAYLOR, * ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC., Special attention given to real estate and land entries. Office: Over Nathan's store, Central avenue, Great Falls, Montana. THOS E. BRADY, { ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Office: Central avenueoppt the Parkhotel, Great Falls, Montana. S,A. BALLIET, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Booms 4 and 5 Birkeufeld BuaildingMain Street, Helena, Monpana. SAMES M. AUSTIN, ATI'ORNJEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Commercial, :olleetionand el- propet -law s l.. a:.lLdWd repo Co am i a uto nih. -as hauIi* enke ewi irs erbyreuiedtose I:A-rIr·B= . r 'Estd ~ ft as;t3R' J. H. McKNIGHT & CO. Great FE'alls, SV.Contana.. Wood Mowers, Hollingsworth Sulky Rakes, Bain Farm Wagong, Racine Spring Wagons, Frazier Road Carts, Fanning Mills, Hand Rakes, Hay Farks, etc. H. O. CHOWEN, PRESTON KING, F. B. WILCOX. President. Vice-President. Sec. and Treas.. MERCHANT MILLERS. Manufacturers of ::e ]fol Catara wI ng Brands of Highf Grade FlouAG Iit Great Falls, Montana. -T HOT::~ OnyFrt o ieBt Ro idBt Great stewiz~~ OFIEOE A ,NGTe r· C"# ~·.~Ti"