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The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-15

men had been stretched upon the
ground dead or dying
BY hard fighting Margaron had
kept the road open Marmont
had been beaten. In one day the
nations had been in death struggle
on three bloody fields. Napoleon WAS
lost.
Gross as Napolcon's blnnder had been
he now makes u biun,ler still more
gross. Knowing that on the morrow
the allies would be reinforced ny Ben
nigsen with 30, 900 and by Benadot,e with
20. 900, his manifest duty was to EN-
brace the protection Of darkness for an
immediate retreat. With paralysis Of
mind that puzzles history. hc stood
still. Even through the next day. the
18th he stood still. The next night. too,
he stood still. On the 18th the enemy,
enormously reinforced. renewed the
struggle. Il is idle to describe it. I'm
mensely outnumbered, Napoleon drew
his & rmy around Leipzig aud insaneiy
gave battle. This swelled the total
number Of killed and wounded
in all tho battles Of the two
Jays to more than 100000. When
night came the emperor had no
choice but to retreat. There was but
one bridge leading across the Elster.
On the 10th he ought to have ordered
secondary bridges to have been built.
On the 18th ho ought to have ordered
them. On the 18th ITO ought to have
ordered them. Yet so completely un-
equal to his duties does he appear to
have been that no bridges were ordered
and that vast army. in the terror and
tumult Of retreat made in presence Of
q maldened and triumphant foa. was
limited to one ordinary bridge. Napo-
leon gave an order to unite the eastern
arch and fire it as soon rs the French
army should have completed its cross-
ing. He himself Immediately passed
over. by and by terrific explosion
was heard. Through somebody's blum
der the mine had been fired premature
lv, thousands of French soldiers were
blown into the air and 10000 who
formed the rear guard were left TO the
mercies of an infiriated enemy. The
battle of the Nations. as these bat
ties are called. were ended. Napoleon
was conquered AMI ruined. His fall il
first to his bad statesman
ship, which had the effect to unite Eu-
rope against him; secondly to the bad
Of his later career. and
thirdly to the deep aud almost universal
with which he came to
be regarded by the French people
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-15

] thought she was lovely sight
As dalEtily arraycd in white,
With rosy checks and Slanccs bright
That summer day
She played croquet
Until beneath a shady tree
! stopped 10 rest. which CHANGED to DO
Who're in the kitchen could see
That summer day
She played croquet
And there alone in that hot place
Her mother stood with careworn face,
And iroued Q gown all frilis and lace,
That summer day
She played croquok
A gown, the very Counterpart:
OF that che wore with witching art;
And ~ she did not win NV heart
That summer day
She played croquet.
-Iisrper's Ba
The Mineral argus. [volume] (Maiden, Mont.) 1883-1886, 1885-01-15
ABOUT HERoIuE9.
4em3Alnity the Woman's Greatest Charm
IN Real Life. II Hot In Books.
From Cha mber's Journal

eO-08AAssJ VIZ ~ Ohss~8 = 1Ev8sVos Soa6&
In Real Life. II Hot In Books.
From Chambers Journal
Most Of US have heard of certain
thoughtful little girl who took Time by
the forelock, and decided that il wom-
an must have some profession to turn
to. she would be professional beauty.
Several women have passed the old
turnstile to public life, and got in some.
how ON mems tickets. Their insignifi.
cant sisters peep over the wall and oh.
serve that men who outside were the
soul of chivalry. begin 70 elbow the Ia
dies within, and ungallantly assert in
self-defense that the ladies have elbows,
too. The Insignificant sisters will
not enter; but il they tried to reason
about it. they would lie "stumped out"
in moment by the others on the
platforms inside. "Whcn l hear o
woman use intellectual arguments
l am jismayed," says wise
thinker from beyond the Atlantic. and
the Insignificant crowd aforesaid and the
majority of the world agree with him
in this, and those outside the wall find
out all at once that o womans unrea.
soning nature is no insignificant charm
Her best reason, rs it is the worlds
best, is the inspiration Of a pure and
believing heart. She is the happiest
when she devotes herself. obedient to
her patient and unselfish nature, to
some loved being n high cause, and
glory itself, says Madame lie Steal,
would be for her only splendid mourn
ing suit for happiness denied"
In America. where life is lived dOu.
ble-quick, and where every product,
from q continent downward, is of the
largest size. there arc crops of over.
taught girlhood ripe already for our IN.
spectiOn. Women of tho middle classes
there can discuss the nebular hypo-
thesis or the binomial theory, Us ours
talk of lacework and tho baby. Mr..
Hudson, in his recent 'Scamper
through America" declares that to
converse in the railway cars
with ladies returning from con.
ventions and conferences was o geauine
pleasure; an intellectual treat. But he
adds that. though one could revere
them. almost worship them, to love
them was ont Of the question. For
each one Of US there is some face en-
shrined in memory, whose influence is
lofty o. On inspiration, whose power is
. living power, whose love has been
stronger than death, and will light nm
upward path for us oven to life's end.
Why is all this but because she whom
wo loved was q heroine? And what
were her characteristics? One answer
will serve for all--Tenderness, gentle.
ness. self-forgetfulness, suffering. The
last characteristic may not be universal
like the rest. But the highest love can
only exist where suffering has touched
the object loved. It il one of the COM
pensations for the manifold SORROWS of
this world of ours. The fire of trial
seems to light up every beauty and at
traction. The life that not only loved
much, but suffered much, has a royal
right of influence as long rs memory
lssts-an influence which cannot belong
to any life which suffering hes not
crowned
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21
NOTICE OF FINAL ENTRY.
LAND OFFICE At HELENA, MoaT.
October IL. 1885.

october IL. 1859.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ narned settler has filed notice of his Intention
to make final proof IN support of his claian, and
that said proof will be nladesbefore George E.
Hny. Notary Public. in and for Ghateau
county, Montana, at Great Falls. on Nov. q.
1885, viz.
George G Jnnkin, who made Presumption DIS.
No 5I23 for tee s " II Il Il N 81 s f Il and
lots I. i. S and :, action q. q % u of r 8 east.
He name the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultiytion of
said Land. viz: Wordaa r Wren. Albert J. Huy.
Nat MeGisin. and Joseph Hamilton, all Of Great
Falls, Montana,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21
here may be said to be out Of politics.

here may be said to be out of politics.
| Few Of them went home to vote. and
lack OF interest was inferred from the
TACT that they remained at work at
their desks Oh election day, instead
Of visiting The bulletin boards, and
exchanging news il the Department
corridors.
After much searching the Presi-
cut has found two me who are will
ing to accept places on the Civil
Service Commission. One Of themis
ex-C Congressman Edgerton, Of Indiana
the other Col. Trenholm, Of South
Carolina. Mn. Dorman B. Eaton
has been temporarily re-appointed,
and will remain in office long enough
to induct the new members into their
duties. As both the new me are
Democrats, the political complexion
of the board will accord with the Adj
ministration. They will have a hard
task before them, and cannot be ex-
pected to please everybody. It will
be impossible ever to have q Com
mission capable Of avoiding all the
snares that lurk in the pathway of u
civil service Commissioner. The civil
service law now in existance cannot
be administered without blasting
hopes and aspirations. The law
must constantly clash with a large
class OF worthy people who think
that the Government needs their
services, and I certain that they
need the Governments pay.
During the next few weeks
Senators, Members Of the House,
their families, and the crowd of place
hunters that Congress brings will be
arriving daily, and the Capital Will
o again wear its busy, busting,
crowded, winter aspect.
The new Congress will have no
difficulty in etfecting an organization
promptly. Most Of the old officers
will be reelected. Usually at this
season an active campaign for the
speakership is opened, but the IN
Outstanding that hIr. Carlisle is to be
given d second term, deprives this
year Of that interesting feature Of an
opening Congress.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21

Last Monday morning at $50
o'clock, Louis Rel was strangled to
death at Regina, n. W. L. by ordeg
of the Dominion courts for high trea-
0 against the Queen of Great Brit
ain. More than ordinary interest is
taken in Riel's fate in this section.
owing to the fact that for the past
fifteen years previous to his return to
Canada, a little more than n year
ago, he resided the greater part Of the
time at st. Peters Mission. and was
personally known to nearly all Of the
older residents of northern Montana.
The writer distinctly remembers the
day Riel passed through Sun River
on his return to Canada, in company
with a deputation of his countrymen
who had made the long and tedious
journey from Alberta, to prevail on
him to return to his hamesand people.
Two of the leading members of the
party called upon the writer, and
stated for what purpose they had
came, and what result they expected
to gain through Riel's assistance.
THAR story was similar to that which
at length brought about the revolu-
ton, in which Riel took such a prom
inent part, and for which he was tri-
cd, condemned and executed. That
no good will come from this execution
future history will verify. England
had it in her power to strangle this
man and she did SO, but it awaits to
be seen how the wound she has in
ficted will heal. Rel was the idol
Of a people who will tenderly nurse
their wrath, and If ar opportunity is
ever offered they will ayenge his
death.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21

was jammed with an excited crowd
including military and naval officers,
and the town authorities. Large par
ties were sentinsearch of Bird Whohad
| committed the deed, and le was soon
fonnu. a hastily summoned coroner's
jury sat on the case, and brought III 4
verdict Of murder against Bird, who
was dragged to where the dead off
Ger lay, told to take q last look and
remember it in his dying hour. The
guard Of soldiers who had Bird in
charge were dismissed. Men dis
guised with masks, were coming in
with ropes. The town authorities
who had the prisoner in charge were
hurled aside and the maddenea and
excited crowd took charge OF him.
The writer was at the time of
this occurrence connected with the
Alaska ''Iimes," and had been present
and taken a report Of The proceedings.
It was q strange sight to witness.
Men dragging a fellow being along
the pavement toward the Russian
church, and. there to strangle him TO
death. Excitement and madness held
sway. All that was human in those
men disappeared, and the brute alone
remained. For about ten minutes
the unfortunate man suffered terribly.
Again and again he inplored the
swaying crowd to allow
him on his feet, and hang him like a
man.
The evidence before the coroner's
jury developed the fact that the pris-
oner, was not acquainted with Lieut..
Covan. Had Y spoken to him.
Had no grudge against him, and
therefore the crime was neither pre-
meditated OF wilfulI. The shot fired
through the door was no doubt III
tended FOR Col. Dennison, AMI owing
to being in his company, Cowan fell
q victim. Was it justihable then to
stand by and see a man straDgied?
The courts e open. The law in
force. Il guilty Of murder, wiifull OF
premeditated; guilty in any degree,
the prisoner was entitled to a trial
according to law. So believing, the
would-be victim was rescued from the
mob, placed in confinement, and later
on vas sent to Washington Territory
for trial and acquitted.
The greatest regret was felt for
Lieut.. Cowan by al classes. His was
fine character; refined, educated tom
perate. afable and courteous. The
support Of q widowed mother and two
sisters, added sympathy to regret at
his untimely death. The Masons, of
which order he was a member, took
charge OF his remains, and a deputa-
ton from Alaska ant; The Pacific
Coast accompanied them to their last
resting place in Baltimore. Lid.
WASHINGTON LETTER.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21

England has declared war against
the power of Burmah, a little country
less than half the sizeof Montana, and
has sent $1,000 troops to subdue it.
Therei is nc uncertainty astothe result.
Hereafter that country will appear
upon the maps as a part of the Brit
ish possessions. England better be
careful, for if the Russian bar gets
hold of her, what is left OF the British
possessions after the struggle
wouldn't bring two-pence at sheriff
sale.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21

Niagara contains power enough to
operate all the machinery in New
York state by electricity, were it pos
sible to transmit the electric current
economically and safely any distance,
instead of only about twenty-five
miles. Baron de Rothchild has been
prominent in the electrical enterpris-
es, and he bore the expense of the re-
cent experiment of transmitting an
electrical current of forty-horse power
between Creil and La Villette, a dis
lance Of ffty-eight kilometers, or
nearly forty miles. M. Deprez's re-
port to the French Academy Of Sci
nee shows that the experiment was
completely successful, no heating of
the wire or Of the dynamo having oc-
CURED, provokes inquiry as to wheth-
er furtaer developments in the same
direction may not be expected, SO that
it will be possible to utilize water
power for the generation Of electricity
to operate machinery at a great dis
lance. The question is especially in
teresting to the people Of Buffalo and
smaller towns near Niagara. says the
New York Mail and Express, and
even Rochester might ATTAIN from the
falls electricity for the illumination
of its streets and buildings, and for
the propulsion of its street cars, were
the problem Of transmission Of cleo
trical power long distances to be solv-
ed. The telephone can now be used
for conversation between New York
and Boston, and even more distant
points, and it's development certainly
encourages the hope that Baron de
Rothchild's investment in expert
ments for the improvement Of the
transmission Of electrical power will
be still further rewarded. Electric
ians have already accomplished stu
penduous results, and the public must
not be impatient for the achievement
Of all that has been promised or rep
resented as probable, but a study Of
the progress of electrical discovery in
recent years certainly justites the
faith that electricity is the force which
is yet to accomplish the highest in
dustrial revolution the world has ever
seen.
The Stockton (Cal.l Mail advises
the railroad companies to devise a
special eastern cheap rate for China
men, and run special Chinese trains,
SO as to get the Chinese quartered on
the eastern States.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21
WASHINGTON. Nov. 7, 1873:

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 1885.
Already the Fourty-Ninth Congress
is gathering together. In less than :
month it will convene and organizaby
electing a Speaker, clerk, Sergeant at
Arms, and Doorkeeper. 1t will be
the first time that a new Congress
will find q Democratic President in
the White House since James Buch-
anan retired from the Presidential
chair amid the gathering gloom OF
impending war. The strangeness and
significance Of the situation cannot
but be felt by all.
The years elections sbeing over.
political astronomers, whose telescop-
es have been sweeping different
States, will 10Y fix their gaze on
Washington. Everything points to
an unusually interesting winter here,
and to times Of excitement on
Capitol Hill. A Republican Senate,
and a Democratic House, a Democrat
ic President and q Republican Senate
Democratic free-traders and Demo
cratic pr~otectionists, Republican
protectionists and Republican free
traders, administration and anti-ad-
mlnistration civil service reformers.
and Democratic and Republican silver
and anti-silyer men, are factors
conducive to everything but harmony.
The House will talk, debate, and
wrangle end1essly over Tariff for
revenue only, civil service reform,
silver money, and various other
questions. But for a good share Of
the winters excitement, you may
safely rely upon antagonism between
the White House and the Upper
House Of Congress.
This city is always interested in
elections, no matter how unimportant,
and those Of Tuesday commanded
marked attention. The Cabinet
officers received kilograms from the
various ~telegraphic companies, and
prominent officials remained at their
Offices at night discussing the returns.
The question ofhoW the Democratic
gains would affect the Administration,
has been discussed wherever polite
ians c~ongregate. Say appointments
will be made more rapidly now, the
impression being that the President
will have to yield, and the party put
IN undisputed control. Others ex-
press the opinion that nothing could
change Mr.. Cleveland, that he has
been persulng a course that seemed
right to him, aud that the result IF q
mere election in New York could not
affect his policy. It is the prevalent
opinion that the President, feeling
his Administration endorsed and
strengthened, will not relax, but rath-
er become more rigid II his adherence
to his financial policy.
Employees Of the e. S. Government
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21
From our Regular Correspondent.

WASHINGTON LETTER..
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21

The millionaire ex-senator VIM.
Sharon, of San Francisco, died On the
18th inst. His name has been promi-
nently before the public for some time
past. by reason of a notorious divorce
suit in which he figured as defend
ant
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21
NOTICE.

Mr.. GEORGE BUD1NGToN is the au-
thorized agent Of the TRIBUNE to so
licit subscription, job work and adj
yertising. All contracts made by
him will be faithfully carried out by
this office.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21

A portion of the North Atlantic
squadron under command Of Admiral
Jouett, has been ordered to Aspinwall
in anticipation of renewed trouble.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1885-11-21

Smalley's Northwest magazine for
November is out.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-14
r,JLrcE or POPE. COLE d 60.

BALTIMORE. March 13.-Ihc suspension was
announced to-day OF Pope. Cole CO.. smolier- OF cop
per aud manufacturers of blue yitrol and snphuilo
ncid Tonight they made deed oi trust % &. Morton
Stewart for the benefit of their crrditors The firm
originally in the metal business Pope * Cole, but
when they undertook the manufacturing branch
srecal partnership formed as Pope. Cole Co.. with
John W. Garrett William Kcyser, John :. Gilman ana
G.. W. Ward as special partners In the s'In
of 100000, both firms continuing bn'l
pes4 one OF the special partners stated
Tonight that when the statement Of business for lss
was completed, about ten diys ago II waH discovered
that their capital WAS Impaired. The Losses have e,n
nfrihuc ed to the operations Of Pope ole, which Lately
have b, extensive. Improbable aud hatri1ns IN t-i
nature The funds OF Pope Cole q CO. have betn lici
10 make an the dr1crnclcs. Mr. kcyrcr meInOor 81
the frrn estimates tho liabilities at r17sjff over
500 600 nf which due Baltimore banks ahd
one Ncw-Yofk bank the latter being FULLY seeurrd. lie
a-sri- are considerably than the hsbiites but
they consist largely Of Etock.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-14
THE STRIKE IN TIE WEST.

RAILROAD MANAGERS IN CONFERENCE.
LOOKING FOR NoN-UNIoN ENGINi ERs-CRiTICisM
OF GOVERNOR MARMADUKE.
ISr. LOUIS, March 13.-Ibe railroad strike has
assumed a critical phase tonight. An Important con-
ference lasted all day, WAS held by r. s. Hayes
H. NJ Hoxle and General solicitor j. c. Brown. The
conference was secret learned that they have
agreed TO demand the rights which are guaranteed them
by the State law The strikers have apparently rejected
tho proposition which the company made them last
night TO work for the cut rates until April L.
At the conference the adysability Of securing non
union engineers to take the trains out OF sedaiia
was discussed II IL understood that II this Is done the
brotherhood will strike along the whole system AT the
conclusion OF the Colonel Hoxie telegraphed
20 tho General superintendent at sedaa to take all pos
sble steps to quietly raise the blockade tomorrow py
ordering engineers pull out the trains. Governor
Marmadukc and Governor Martin, of Kansas, have been
requested by telegraph 10 attend the tnal conference
which will be held Sunday unless the rkers assume
be offensive In that event the militia VIII be taken 10
Scdalln Governor MarMaduke II har,nly criticised On
all sides by the people because he exhibited haste III
calling out the troops before they were wanted ana oS
the railroad company because lie does not hasten more
ruidly Al Sedaa the Brotherhood OF Engineers syi
t lie with the strikers AID the intimidation they com
Iaiu of Il mer,y dodge 10 mask their feelings Mean
while hundreds OF carloads ~ perishaDle reght are Oad-
Is damaged. The live stock are dying
New-York tribune., 1885-03-14
IN MEMORY OF GENERAL GORDON.

LONDON, March 13.-MemOriaI services ID
homor of General Gordon held to-day at st. PauPs
Cathedral at Westminster Abbey. and at many other
eatheirals Immense crowds were present everywhere
The Duke OF Cambridge. Earl Granville ana the h'. Hon.
Hugh c. chiiders we're present at the services IN west
minster Abbey There were present also many Mem
bers OF the House. Of Commons and the House OF
Lords
Dr. Richard Durnford. Bishop OF Chichester preached
sme,noral sermon. In the course OF this he asked:
Does the death of General Gordon bring no disgrace
upon Epglandi Is there not humiliation linked with our
sorrow The nations which envy our greatness are re-
joccd at Ensands inability protect her trusted ser
want ecorn and reproaeh cast upon us. COhd ~e
plead that they are ndeseryed The conscience oi the
h5ton fee 10 that q stain resss upon IT,.
The Marquis OF Huntington stated In the House OF
Commons this afternoon that tho sixth volume OF Cen
eral Dairy had been received, and with IL let
tes from General Gordon In accordance with the Cen
efays wisbes said. certain xtracts would be pun
nsted "a soon rs possible, the whole dairy would
th<u be hanaed TO the relatives
New-York tribune., 1885-03-14
THE CONTEST IN ILLINOIS.

SPRINGFIELD, March 13 (SpeciaO.-Twenty
Republicans left capital last night This prevented
tAe possil y OF election to-day and only three bal
lots were taken with Morrison, however, stall showing
his streng Ia. Morrisons friends seem now to be con-
ynced that tie Republican votes which were expected
will ncye, come 10 his rescue. They not come yes
reav when tney could have done HIM some ser iee.
tho Republicans are simply waiting and watching.
Ion Is exhibiting marvellous patience ana perseVer-
euce under somewhat discouraging circumstances
There are symptoms of dsintegratiOn among the RepnD
Leans TrexIer SAYS tst he will not vote for Morrison
nor for Logan, bnt for Farwell. That makes three,
site Macmillan and Trexler, who for some
will not permit the election OF the choice OF tne
Republican caucus and OF nine-tenths OF the Repuof
cans of Illinois.