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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Purchased an Elephant.

In a private lettrr-received by the last
mail from Choteau, We are informed that
D. A. G. Flowerree, Jesse F. Taylor and
Ford, the I'VE, the majority, SC" have
purchased an interest in the Choteau
Calumet, and that the' paper will be run
during the campaign for political pur-
poses. Just for u pointer, We want to
say that there is a portion of the Choteau
county democracy that don't stand in with
Ford, and if he thinks he can run things
the coming election, simply because he
controls a newspaper he will be woefnlly
disappointed when the returns are count
ed. Tie mere mention of Ford's name
is nauseating to two-thirds of the people
in Choteau county, and no ticket that he
supports can expect other than defeat.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Fish Culture.

Considerable attention has been paid
during the past few years to ~fish-culture,
and those who have gone the right way to
work have found it 4 profitable business.
Various kinds of food fishes have been
raised i'll ponds and lakes fitted for the
porpoge, for hundreds of years: bet no
particular attention has been paid to this
business until the last few decades.
Even 9 the artificial propagation OF
fish is not universal, and perhaps one
reason why it is not truly popular is be-
cause the business requires careful
watching, and intelligent treatment.
Only here snd there throughout this vast
country shall we find fish hatcheries, and
the majority of them belong to the govern
ment. In the course of years, however,
this useful business will receive more at
tention in all parts of this country, as well
as in Europe, and many men will make
their fortunes at it.
There is no reason why fish could not
be bred in Montana. We nave all varie-
ties Of soil, plenty Of water, which we
can make into a swirling torrent, or a
silent pool at will, and every other requi-
site for the cultivation of fish for market.
Even the government will help forward
this enterprise by sending eggs or young
fish to those who care to enter the
business.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Several Days Without Food.

The Macleod Gazette tells of the terri.
BILE experience of a number of deserters
from the n. W. III. P. force, who hired a
man named John Dowser, paying him
$50 in advance, to pilot them through to
Choteau. After taking the party to nea
the boundary line, Dowen jumped them.
The deserters were ina desperate condi-
ton by this turn of affairs, being totally
Ignorant Of the country, and having no
supplies, but they started out boldly,
with the exception of one man, who
turned back after remaining with the
party twetSe days, seven of which not a
morsel of food passed his lips. He
stated that when he left his companions
that they were in a desperate strait, but
that they we're determined to Gle rather
than return.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

kinds called loco without any injuri
Gus consequences. In fact, they are very
fond of these plants, eating them when
they can get them hence, when a dead
animals stomach is opened, these plants
are almost invariably found there, and
people have fallen into the habit Of at.
tributing death to their presence. Be
sides all this, people now call any plant
that roisons an animal loco" There
are plants belonging to the same family,
which are a viruIent poison; but none of
them have been found here.
It may be that the common thing that
poisons stock is some kind of wild carrot
or parsnip; for, it is we'll known that
many of that class of plants are rank
poison, and there are many species Of
them growing in Montana, and elsewhere
throughout the West. The next time n
farmer or stockman loses an animal by
poison, let him carefully examine its
stomach and send samples Of all the grass
and weeds found in it, laid in sheets of
paper to some IL who understands
plants. If such q plan was carried out a
few times and in various parts of the ter
ritory, it is more than likely that the
true cause of stock poisoning would be
traced up.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
PERSONAL.

Paris Gibson left for Helena Monday.
Two Butte beauties arrived here this
week.
Mr.. Scott Wetzel started for Benton
one day this week.
Dir. VIM. Pratt's brother arrived from
Boulder on Monday.
Several of the boys visited the Sulphur
springs n day this week.
Mr. Hotchkiss, of Peoria, ILL.,, arrived
here Tuesday with Capt. Reed.
Joseph Herring and family and Culbert-
son are at Great Falls.-Argus.
Aessrs. Bowen and White, photograph
ers, of Helena, arrived here Tuesday.
DR.. Allen left for Sun River Crossing
Tuesday. He will also visit Augusta and
Choteau.
III. Harris, manager of Harris branch
clothing house in this place, arrived
Monday.
P. II. Hughes and Frank Pottle are of
on a weeks prospecting tour in the Belt
mountains.
Mr.. and Ms. Chas. Gibson, Of Fort
Benton, are visiting with friends here
this week.
Mr.. Gehring has moved into Mr..
Peppers 9th Ave. residence until his own
is completed.
Mrs. J. T. Stanford, who has been the
guest of Mrs. A. Z. Rogers for some weeks,
returned to Benton last week.
Mr.. Begart arrived here Tuesday, direct
from York State. He says Great Falls is
almost as well known in his state as it is
in Helena.
Maj. Woods, of Bismarck, is making
Great Falls a visit. He made the trip
from Bismarck to this place by private
conveyance.
Mr.. Schultz, of New York Ctr, the
gentleman who will manage Nathan's
clothing house in this place, arrived from
Benton Tuesday.
r. n. Hanson, 4 gentleman long idcnti-
fed with the western country. but lately
OF Livingston, arrived here last week, and
expects to locate in this vicinity.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
New advertisements

We present TO orr readers this week
the following e advertisements, which
We trust they will carefully read AMI
profit thereby:
City Barber shop-Cor. Ist Ave. S. &
I'd St.
Spargin & Crowder-Cor. 1st Ave. S. &
Cd st.
Devine s Sellew-1st Ave. S.
Great Falls Exchange-Cor. 1st Ave. S.
s Sd St.
Cascade Restauraat-Park Drive.
Jas. J. Gibbon-Huy's building, Cen
trail Ave.
John Glass, %jeweler, at presen. located
on 1st Ave. S. His location will shortly
be changed, due notice Of which will be
given IN tbs TRIBUSE.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
MONTANA NORTHERN.
A New Railroad Starting at Great
Falls to Connect with the C.P.

a New Railroad Starring at Great
Falls to Connect with the C.P.
Articles of incorporation were filed
in Helena on June LIST, for the
Montana Northern road, with G. A.
Broadvater, II. n. Parchen, j. B.
Wilson, Thoman Cruise, r. c Wallace
and ". r. Preuitt rs incorporates, for
the purpose Of constructing 4 road from
Great Falls to the international boundary
line, near the 10th meridian, where it is
crossed by the west fork of Milk river.
The design is to connect the Montana
Central and a branch from the Canadian
Pacific. The capital stock is fixed at
$2,50o,G0O.
As stated in the articles of incorpora-
ton the road will run in a northeasterly
direction from this place, and it is stated
that ii will follow down the north side of
tie Missouri river by Fort Benton to Lis
tie Sand creek, and thence up the creek
and over a short stretch of low country
until the Big Sandy is reached. Follow
ing down this stream to where it empties
into Milk river at Fort Assinaboine, it
will thence continue enthusiastically to
where the West Fork of Milk river crosses
the boundary line. The distance is
about 10 miles.
Areporter of the Independent end savor
ed to interview Col. Broadwater regarding
the new enterprise, but without avail;
but from other sources learned that two
survey parties are now in the field max
ing a permanent location for the line,
from Great Falls to the international
boundary, and that the Canadian Pacific
is locating the line from the boundary to
a connection with their system. The
Montana Northern will put on all the
force of graders it can command and rush
the work day and night and expects to
complete the line to the boundary, 1870
miles, by July of next year. The Canad-
ian Pacific will meet the Montana North
ern at the boundary end complete the
connection 5etweenth the two great systems.
The Montana Northern expects to ysach
Fort A~ssinaboiae before snow flies this
season, provided the season is as late and
the autumn as favorable for grading as it
was last year.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Montana Wheat.

In an interview with P. ". Meadow,
one of Aontana's pioneer millers, a few
days since, we were assured that tho old
fashioned red chaf bearded Nediter.
n winter wheat was the very best
variety for Montana. 1t is hard and
fiinty, yields we'll, is early and requires
less moisture than most other varieties,
and is well adapted to our highlands that
are not susceptible of irrigation. The
foothills around Bozeman are farmed ex-
tensively without irrigation, and it is Mr..
Meadows opinion that the time will
come when the Judith valley will be one
vast grain field. 1t is his opinion that
the bearded Mediterranean can be grown
there without irrigation, and that a good
crop will be secured at least four out of
five years, which is better than the great
states of the Mississippi valley can boast
of. We would recommend our friends to
try this variety and report success. There
is no question as to the quality of the
wheat for millers far and near are loud in
its praise.-Husbandman.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
The New Agent.

W. D. Baldwin. of Paulding, Ohio, the
new agent of the Hackfeet, accompanied
by his wife and three children, arrived yes
terday from the east. They will go to
their new home this morning. Mr. Bald
win is just the type of man to get along
with the Indians, having lived much Of
his life near them and being acquainted
with aboriginal ways. Besides, he is
brainy, good natured and patient. lie
will familiarize himself with his new
field and engage energetically in his
work.-Indapendent, 8th.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Another View of t.Loco.n

Botanis.s who know say that tho sever
al kinds Of plants growing here which go
by the name of '%sIoao,n are not poisonous,
and that those who wish to find what
kills poisoned stock, must look farther.
The presence Of these weeds in the
stoinachs Of poisoned animals does not
prove that they did the fatal work, and
hundreds Of sheep, horses and cattle have
been seen to eat repeatedly, at least three
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Taking into account the large number
Of freight teams making their way to and
from Great Falls, and the teams which
will be employed grading near town to-
gether with the cattle roundup parties
which gather here twice a year, We know
Of no place where a good harness and
saddlery house would pay SO well as in
Great Falls, and are pleased to say that
the want will be supplied by Jas. ]. Glib
bon, WHO will open a shop on Or about
the Goth inst.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
WILL CELEBRATE.
Great Fails VIII Celebrate the Nations
Greatest Holiday on July 9Th.
A Gorgeous Program to
Re Arrappah.

~ 5SSSS 'O6'~"'
Be Arranged.
Last Wednesday evening a goodly mum
Der of our citizens met at the Park hote
to consider the advisability Of celebrating
the anniversary of our independence. L
was Enthusiastically the voice of those
present that we should celebrate, and te
that end Chas. Wegner was made chair
man of the meeting, and a permanent
organization was affected, and committees
appointed, as follows:
Chairman-Chas. Wegner.
Secretary-Gee. Burlington.
Treasurer-A. e. Dickerman.
Committee of ArIangements-H. o.
Chowen, Ira Myers, a. j. IIuy, Phil. Glib
son, d. J. spusgin,
Committee on Decoration-W. p.
Bsachle;, II. Il. Higgins and Phil. Glib
snn.
Committee on Races-Wm. Warner,
Jas. Walker and D. j. spurgin.
Committee on Finances-Will Hanks,
Chas. N. Webster and W. P. Wren.
The appointment Of other committees
was lsftto the committee of arrangements,
who were also empowered to attend to
any and all details which they may ON
slider necessary to the Success OF the
exhibition.
We are unable this week to give the
program for the day, bat assure u
readers that no expense will be spared to
make the celebration second to Que.
Horse, foot, sack and other races will be
q prominent feature, the amount Of which
will be stated III due time. 4 game of
base ball, a boat race OF the river, reading
the Declaration of Independence, and au
address, aud other features for the day
tine has been decided upon, while in the
evening, one Of the sraniest display OF
fire works ever witnessed liz the territory,
and Il bail will be given.
An effort is being made to secure the
81 Infantry baud of TT. Shaw for the &C
c%asion, bat at this writing no answer bss
been received, but it can be depended
upon that the band will DO secured if
possible.
A cordial invitation is extended to the
people throughout Northern Montana to
come and assist us in celebrating this
holiday. The people Of Great Falls will
eEdeavor TO treat all corners in tho best
possible manner and make you feel as
much "at home" as they can. The &C
c~ommodations will be amply, and no
advance in prices will be made. Again
we say come, come, come.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Savage just the Same.

MILrs CITy, Especial to the Independent,
says:l The C~heyennes, who have been represent
cd to tie government as so civilized and 80 IN
dustrious in their ways of peace and agriculture,
have now ell gone to Tongue river. and at the
mouth of Cook creek are engaged in the barbar-
ons and bloody war orgies called the sun dance
Tho object Of this is by the ordeal Of torture to
initiate the warriors and braves. This is proof
positive that Upsnaw. Armstrong, and others
have ulisrepresenfed the facts when they re-
peatediy reported to Washington that these
Indians wore peaceful and geatle tiliers of The
soil.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
They are Welcome.

Reports say that Bismarck is almost
depopulated, 50 many people having
gone TO Great Falls and over on the
Manitoba road. Report further says that
all who can are selling out and leaving
-Glendive Times.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Short Season OF Navigation

Coal Banks. Montana special: The river has
fallen ono foot. and there are indications that
the season Of navigation will be a short one.
THIS is owing to the rapid melting Of the winters
snow on the mountains, and the sfor. spring
rainfall. That is the theory that orr old river
men hold.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Cad Belle.

The Helena pa ers report that Bells
Williams, a woman of the town, after
obtaining money or a lease to which she
had no claim, started by private con-
yeyance for Great Falls, hut was over
hauled by an officer and brought back to
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Local ertomolngis+s say that plant-lice
and catarpillers are doing considerable
damaoe to young trees and other plants
this year.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

We hear it said, that C. P. Thomson is
selling dry goods, shoes. etc, cheaper
than they can be bought in Benton
or Helena. It
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

J.R. Wilton and family are pleasantly
located on their homestead claim just
east of town, where is to bs found some
Of the finest views in the territory.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
Unique.

The following unique invitation was
received at this office, for which thanks
are returned:
4. Of p.
CuoTEAU, aoSTASA, JUNE ISL, 1886.
The members Of Ci,evalier Lodge No.
-, Is. Of p, send compliments, and re
quest the pleasure of the company OF
yourself amt ladies at n
"HAf.D TIMES socIAHI.E.
to be given 1t the Valley hotel, on Friday
evening, June 18Th, at early candle light.
G5@ Ladies' Will please come attirea il
calico, aud no gentleman without at
least i visible patches will be admitted.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

riser on the new road between Fort
Benton and Great Falls. With the COM
pletion of the carriage bridge at this
place, most of the travel North will go
that way, it being the shortest and best
road to Fort Benton.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Geo. Boswell, proprietor of the City
Barber shop, is now nicely located on the
corner. Of 1st Ave. S. s % St. Read his
ad in another column.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

A. d. Hotter s. Bro. have closed down
their mill in the canyon to await further
developments in Sparks recent timber
order.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Every man, woman and child in
Northern Montana is invited to join with
Great Falls in celebrating the coming
fourth.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Remember the date of the Fourth Of
July celebration in Great Falls, will be
Monday. July 5th.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

A. Nathan's clothing store is doing q
good business. He has a good line OF
goods, and his prices are very reasonable.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Aessrs. Devine s SellsH will open Il
tirst-class saloon in 8 few days in the room
Just vacated by Spurgin s. Crowder.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Robt. Vaughn was in town one day this
week. He informs us that he has Just
sold to the st. Louis Cattle Co. fourteen
head of fine driving and saddle horses.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Of course, kind reader, you will he at
Great Falls to assist in celebrating the
Fourth.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

A gentlemen just in from a trip in the
Belt and Otter creek regions, says crops
look exceedingly well, and thai the rain
fall has been ample to insure q good
harvest.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

1t is reported that the trial trip of the
"Rose of Helena" Judge Hilger's new
steamer, was a decided success.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

It IS al old custom-and a pretty n
for the ladies and children to appear in
white GA tia 4tll of July. It is to be
hoped that all the ladies will 60 at once
to c. P. Thomson's and purchase dresses
Of swiss, lawn, or j%acouet, and have them
ready by the 4th, so they can ONE out in
white, with bright s&shes and ribbons, to
add gayety to the day. 1t
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

The river is now falling rapidly, and it
is not likely that it will be high again
this season. Parties travelling about the
mountains. say there is little or no snow
left there, hence the early fall If the
river.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

We have a number of equestrians, who
make a decidedly fine appearance on
their thorough bred steeds. Great Falls
by the way, is quite metropolitan in every
tninp.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

The walls of Murphy, Maclay i Co.'S.
new bnilding will be completed this
week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Jas. Roster arrived here from Benton
Tuesday and pitched his tent on Central
Ave, where he has opened a barber shop.
This makes three first-class barber shops
in the city.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Frank Coombs the contractor, came in
from Benton Tuesday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Owing to some confusion when the
slmanacs were made for the present year,
the 4th day of July falls on Sunday.
Not wishing to desecrate this holy day,
Great Falls viii! celebrate the 9Th.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

A number of the Choteau COWBOYS
have been in town the past week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Mr.. Gibbons, Of Helena. will shortly
open a harness shop in IIny,s building.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Spurgin & Crowder moved into their
new building Tuesday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Go to Moore's for a fine hair cut,
shampoo, Or a irst-class shave. If
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

The measly mosquitoes are putting in
an appearance.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Jos. Hirshberg, of Benton, was in town
several days the past week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Last Friday evening a goodly company
Of the young people of Great Falls, as
sembled il spurgin s Crowder's new
hall, and held adance. The hall was we'll
lighted, THE floor was smooth and the
music d~iscoursed was all that could he
wished, SO our young friends danced
away on fairy feet uutil the wee sma'
hours in the morning. All enjoyed
themselves very much.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Sheep steering has now commenced il
good earnest,
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Ed. Canary is erecting a dwelling in
the east part of town.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Fey's photograph Car rolled into town
Saturday, from Benton.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
SPRAY OF THE FALLS.

Warner brought in seven passengers
Monday.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

The new chop house on 1st Ave. S. is
now opened.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

CAPT. saml. II. Resa. of Grand Forks.
Dakota, arrived here Tuesday, and will
remain for some time, looking over the
surrounding country. with q view of MAX
ing some Investments. Tie Capt. is high
Is pleaseaRith Montana aaa particular
" so with Great Falls.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12
For Sale.

A quantity of bran and shorts for sale
at the Cataract mill in this place. If
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Six freight teams arrived here one day
last week.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Several very fine boats have been
launched at Great Falls this spring.
Hundreds of sail and row boats and small
steam launches will be coursing up and
down the river in this vicinity a few
years hence.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Either Intentionally or ignorantlF, the
Helena Independent designates the Mon
tana Central line running between Helena
and Great Falls, as the Benton branch.
The Independent is certainly in a posi-
ton to know that this is not the case.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-06-12

Somebody should PIT ID = gnes atation
IT the springs, en- the aosth *. Of tie