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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11
BENEATH THE WAVES.

Last Sunday afternoon three freight out
| fits arrived at the ford across the river.
Mr.. Horton passed safely over followed by
Mo. 2. But the third, belonging to Tun-
nell Bros was less fortunate. They drove
too far down from the upper ford and the
refractory leaders becoming unmanagable,
swung around into deep hole. Here
was predieament, six horses tangled up
in the harness, struggling for life in TWEEN
ty-five feet of swift flowing water. They
managed to cut three of their horses loose,
but the others after keeping their heads
above water by violent struggles, for half
an hour, finally succumbed.
The horses were valuable ones and their
loss falls heavy upon their unfortunate
owners. Tunnel Bros, sat upon the wag
on-watching their property go down, pow
erless to save it in the deep water. Joe
Herring put himself in swimming trim,
mounted horse, rode out to the wagon
and brought the reighters to shore.
"Jack" the faithful yard boy at the Park
hotel, with more generosity than discretion
jumped on q horse and went out to cut the
drowning horses loose. But he fell into
the same trap, got over the horses depth,
lost his grip and was soon left lamenting
In the ice cold water in the middle of the
river. Jack handled himself pretty we'll,
swimming in the cold water until his feet
touched a rock where he had sense enough
to remain until Geo, Arthur and Bill An
heir went out in a boat, to his rescue.
Jack was in the water al. least twenty min
utes and was so numb when they got him
on terra firna that he could hardly stand
up A liberal application of hot water
without and whiskey within and vigorous
rubbing restored him to his normal con-
dition and he was rustling as usual bright
and early Monday morning. He says he
has no further use for the Missouri until
spring.
The crowd gathered at the river bank
became considerably excited while the
poor fellow was soaking. 1t certainly was
close call for Jake, for had he been ia
ken with cramps. his life would not have
been worth farthing. The tragedy end
ed with a grand comedy in which Tom
Murphy's goat and kinlouch's dog were
the dramatis personae The dog backed
Mr. Billie Goat into the canal, from which.
on account of the ice. the B. G, was unable
to extricate himself The boys helped
him out however, and for their kind offices
he showed his gratitude by shaking ice
water all over their Sunday clothes. The
cargo on the ill-fated freight wagon con
sisted of hardware for Burch & Hotchkiss
and LIQUORS for the Park hotel. Fortunate
" none of it was lost. 1t is surmised that
the genial host of the Park devised this
strategem as a sly way of watering his
whiskey. This theory is not given general
,redence, though the circumstantial evl-
lence is strong. A subscription was taken
10 for Tunnel Bros. which somewhat
essened their loss. Both the fords here
ire treacherous and no one should attempt
o cross them unless perfectly familiar
With their exact course.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11

greet him upon every occasion. The
First Presbyterian Sunday-school will
hold its usual session next Sunday. The
interest in this school is on the increase.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening Of
each week and the childrens' choral
practice for Xmas the same evenings. All
evening services at 7:30. A hearty well
come is extended to all.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11

some more of it. Read as much as you
can comfortably understand and remem-
ber-Story- writers don't read, hav'nt got
time. As for getting into print, there are
hundreds of ways to do that; if nothing
else suggests itself toyour adolescent mind,
put coal tar on the editors door knob and
let him catch you at it.
[ found your postage stamps first thing
and it proves to my mind conclusively
that as yet you have not taken the fatal
misstep. Story-writers are never, except
on rare occasions, possessed of stamps
that is one thing it is foolish to buy so long
as they may be obtained by judieious Dor
rowing just before the mail goes. out.
Happy is the conviction that at least once
in Il sadly misspent life worthy duty
has been conscientiously performed to a
deluded fellow mortal.
| am most truly yours,
" FL TINS
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining unclaimed in
the postoffice at Great Falls December 10,
1886.
Burnham A G Beard James
Foley Mike Christianson Nils 2
McDougal Dan. Usher NJ. G.
Peterson Charles Majors Zenia
Pierson John
Persons calling for any of these letters
will please say advertised" as they are
kept separate from other letters.
Holiday goods at Lapeyre's drug store
Central ave- 2t
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11
A Desirable Christmas Present

A copy of the Holiday number Of the
TRIBUNE will prove a desirable Christmas
present for your eastern friends. Leave
your orders at once and avoid the rush.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11

| He hadn't been around for over week
| Perched up on the chair back, his muddy
| feet on tho seat, he coughed one of those
deep down, far in the hereafter coughs
| which make strong men shudder. "Got
an awful cold" he commenced, jest got
back from Benton, an got this cold on the
road "Yes, its cold riding up the river"
we reply. ',Faint that, faint that; got this
cold from two drummers, travln' men,
the coach was full o bundles an boxes an
sit between the drtunmers. One'sfrom St
Louis an the other from Sheecago. The
st. Louis man hears that we got plenty
coal here in Great Falls an bein' in the
stove business come up to sell sum. [
thort he was the slickest talker | ever
heerd. He started out with 'nlron mine
told all about furnaces an smelter, then
got onto the foundry racket an he'd list
got a goin' on the new patint heaters
when it come noon. After dinner he let
loose agin and talked base burners an pat
tint heaters till got warm'd up so that if
hadn't knowd 'twase'nt more'n two
weeks from Christmas I'd swore twas
the middle o August, Whew! wasn't hot,
Jest a bilin' The other fellow he got in
the game an open'd the play with hand
on ice chists an frigerators. then switched
baols to Minnesoty an Indiany, told Us
about the lakes an ice cuttn', then he
changed his play an read us a few lines
on Dakota Billiards an when / got out on
the other side the, ri"c~ | was fr0zc clear
70 the bone, an after | cot thaw'd out
found Id the durndest worst cold I ever
ketched." He gathered the folds of his
buffalo oyercoat around him, coughed up
a cork insole and slowly crawled out. At
o'clock in the evening when everybody
had On overcoats and gloves, he was walk
ing down the middle of the road in his
shirtsleeves, singing clear and loud,"I come
from old Missouri. LIN all the way from
Pike"
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11
CASUAL.

scream, the boys say when they in
voluntarily get left out in the congealed
Missouri with no immediate prospect of
release. A very proper thing to do under
the circumstances.
The bridge across the river, at present
is "bridge of sighs.' | hope that by
another fall we will have good substan-
tial viaduct at the foot OF Central avenue.
l read the history Of free for all fight
on the faces of a number of FOUNDERS, the
other day. No one seemed to know any
thing about it, but the touching multila
tions of their countenances spoke louder
than words.
December 5th saw several little boys
running about town bare-footed, and they
weren't obliged to either. Such is Mon
tana winter weather. The oranges will
soon be ripe.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11
TICKLING TOUCHES.

Yesterday afternoon the editor handed
me note addressed in care of the TRI
BUNE. The superscription was in round
plain hand, and upon saving open the
envelope with knife blade, patterned
after Henry Ward Beecher's despair, dis
covered the following:
GREAT FALLS, Dec, 10th, 1886.
Y. H. TINS, Dear Sir
To you as the story-writer for the
TRIBUNE, take the liberty of appealing
for help and advice in regard to the best
method of becoming a story-writer. |
young, poor, have considerable imagina-
ton, a fair education and strong desire
to get into print. Enclosed please find
postage stamp. Please answer as soon as
convenient
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1885-1890, 1886-12-11

Holiday goods at .Lapeyre's drug store,
Central ave. 2t
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
Travelling In STYLE.

Mrs. George NJ. Pullman, wife Of the
palace car inventor, her four children,
twelve servants, five horses, family car
riages and dog carts, says Pittsburg dis
patch, took up the room in two large Pull
man cars on the Fort Wayne road. The
Pullman family is en- route to Long
Branch for the summer. The car for the
hor ,es and carriages has six stalls and
room for three carriages, besides the
berths, lockers. and sitting rooms of the
grooms and hOstlers. The stalls are mod
els OF convenience and square com,
fort. Separate compartments are also ar
ranged for the feed, hay, lamps, and other
articles required for the horses and car.
riages. The private car in which Mrs.
Pullman travels is ia imitation of a mod
ern dwelling. Divans Of more than Turk
ish luxuriousness occupy the corners and
sides OF the main room in the center of the
car, while reclining chairs, ottomans, and
Easy chairs are scattered around. A mag
nificent cabinet organ is one of the hand
soonest ornaments of this drawing room
The dining room and sleeping and kitchen
apartments are fitted up on the same
magnificent scale-Chicago Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
Had His Curiosity Aroused.

-. A -Detroiter who recently paid visit
TO Harper's Ferry accosted q citizen with:
Il suppose you know all about old John
Brownf"
John Brown-old John BrOwn' Did he
live here"
why, mean John Brown, who tried
To free the slaves"
Wanted to free the slaves, chr Did he
have any middle name;'
Il am speaking of John Brown, who got
up the insurrection."
"Yes, | suppose you are. Got up an in
surrection did he1 He shouldn't have
done it. When did he leave here;"
as it possible that you have never heard
Of John Brown
Seems TO me I have heard his name
mentioned here. What did the insurrec-
ton amount TO, and who insurrectedy'
He captured the engine-house down
there. Haven't you ever read the sign on
the buildng"
Lots of times. but didn't suppose it
amounted to anything John Brown
John Brown! How Old a man was he;'
Never mind, D." replied the Detroiter. "Pll
probably find some one here who can tell
me what | want to know"
Let's go out together, then. You've
got my curiosity excited, and I'd really
like to know who we was, and what rea-
sons he had for leaving the place. Say we
90 and ask the bridge tender. He's great
hand to remember picniCs and insurrec-
ons."-DetrOit Free Press.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
MARRIAGES i'm the French ARMY,

Among other innovations, the French
minister of war, Gen. BOuianger, considers
it necessary TO make some changes with
regard TO the financial conditions under
which officers may be permitted to marry.
A soldiers bride may not be portionless,
and must needs bring him fortune of at
least $500 before the necessary consent
can he obtained from the authorities. 1t
is now thought expedient 10 increase the
sum, the expenses Of q family being
greater than they were formerly. Moth
ers with marriageable daughters do not
look kindly on this proposition, and the
young officers themselves are mostly ad-
verse to a change which would weigh
sorely upon them in many cases. The
general opinion is that it is advisable to
maintain the status quo for many reasons,
which it is not necessary to discuss here.
Chicago Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
No Talk-No Congressman.

A couple OF western men from the
mountains were in town, and, hearing
that an elocutionary congressman was to
do a defamation at an entertainment
concluded to go and hear him When
they got in and were seated, the younger
one asked his companion which was the
congressman.
Hes that piOus-lookin' feller sittin'
thar with his hands folded, replied Dave
confidently.
"ShOrey" questioned doubling Thomas.
Course am. l useter know four or
five NV 'em, an they all looked like
him.
Finally the congressman rose to speak.
His selection was Rienzi's Address" ."
and Dave and Tom were all attention as
the speaker came forward, bowed, and be-
gan:
81 come not here to talk
Tom looked at his companion.
"Dave," he said in a whisper, that amt
no congressman; les go;" and they got up
and went tout.-Washington Critic
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
lakIng a rain IN Japan.

Every inn here has its large square tank
of hot water, fed from hot mountain
springs, clear as crystal and peculiarly
invigorating to the tired traveller. As
soon as had finished my dinner Of rice
and Oxford sausages l asked for the bath,
and was mOdestly conducted by the same
dumpy, sweet-vOlced little maid to large
room at the front corner OF the house fac
ing on two streets, which upon inspection
| found to he the bath, and, much to my
disCOncertment, it was Inclosed on the
street sides by stats only, open to every
passer's gaze. On my objecting to bath
ing in public the innkeeper hung curtain
of thin white cotton cloth around the out
side and placed a Japanese screen so as to
cut off the view from the inside. Thus
protected plunged boldly in, and had the
most perfect hot bath of my life, notwith-
standing boy or two ventured to raise
tine curtain and peep in. One real war
hoop was, however, enough to rid me of
any further disturbance, and | recon-
mend the baths of Shimonosuwa unre-
servedly to the tired traveler.-Cor. New
York sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
The Prairie-Dog Disanpesrino.

The bounty of 5 cents for each and
every prairie-dOg by the territory has had
the effect Of greatly diminishing the num-
Der Of these pests. Scalps are pouring
into the clerks Offices. and warrants az
gregating heavy sums have already been
drawn i'll favor Of prairie-dog slayers. The
prairie-dog is pest which the farmers of
the west must rid themselves Of.
Grass, growing gain and vegeta-
bles are subject not only to at
tack from them but to absolute
eradication. Instances have, Of late years
been frequent where the work of an entire
spring, and consequently the fruits of a
years toll and care, have been rendered
nugatory and destroyed by one weeks
work of the dogs On the cattle ranges.
too, they are dreaded. Here they not only
destroy the grass of immense areas,
but their straight, deep burrows, open
and innumerable, are the prolific sources
Of accidents TO riders, frequently deadly
in character.-Cheyeune (Wyo) Leader.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07

The Utica On. " Herald says that a
wel-known naturalist of that city, who
has been visiting many different towns in
that and adjoining counties during the
last two or three months, reports that the
smaller birds, with the exception of tie
English sparrow, have decreased rapidly
in numbers, and there is every reason to
fear that some species will disappear en-
tirely from the locality. The wren, for ex-
ample, is exceedingly scarce, the bobo-
links are disappearing rapidly, and now
not more than one is to be seen where
there were fifty year or two
ago Bluehirds, yellowbirds, orioles,
and O;ner bright-plumaged songsters are
rapidly passing away, and even the
hawks, crows, and owls are not spared.
The diminution is attributed TO the de-
mands Of fashion for the Ornamentation
Of ladies' hats, and 10 small boys who have
Il mania for collecting eggs. Fruit trees
and all sorts Of vegetation are suffering
from the ravages of insects which the
birds formerly destroyed
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
lkCONOk NOTES.

Saul LaIker has moved into Luke Frank
in's residence, from Florenceville.
Mrs. Joseph Kelly has returned from a
wo weeks visit with a sister ill KentOn.
5. J. Outright and family left on Friday
ror Ross county to visit friends and the old
home.
\ number of our people accompanied the
Lutheran excursion t. the Soldiers Home
N Thursday.
George Sprain. jr., has returned from the
,arvest fields of Wisconsin with the usual
good report, that the Champion is all right
Rev. c. J. Burket returned on THURSDAY
nom she bedside of his mother in PeDnSyl-
ANA She Is still lingering between life
and death.
A sister of Mrs. Martin Gany is visiting
her from MillviIle, New Jersey. She is not
thought tn he consumptiye as her weight is
only 24s pounds.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07

For the escape from the system Of its waste
and debris, which, If retained. would vitiate
the bodily fluids and overthrow health.
That important channel of exit, the bowels,
may be kept permanently free from obStruc-
tiOns by using the n0n-griping, gently act
ing and agreeable Cathartic, HOStetter's
Stomach BitteTS, which not only Iiberates
impurities, but invigorateS the lining of the
intestine canal, when weakened by consti-
patton or the uuwise use of violent purga-
tives. The stomach, liver and urinary or
gans are likewise reinforced and aroused to
healthtuI action by this beneiicent tonic and
corrective, and every organ, fiber, muscle
and nerve experiences share of its invigor-
ating influence. UnObjectionable in flavor.
a most genial and wholesome medicinal
stimulant and owing its efficacy to botanic
sources exclusively, it is the remedy best
adapted to household Use, on account of its
safety, wide scope and speedy action.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07

The Rio journals describe Sarah Bernharit's
first performance in Fedora" as surprising
anything ever witnessed in that city The
average price of seats was IS. The elite of
the Brazilian capital thronged the vast theatre
of San Pedro dAlcantara and numbers were
unable TO gain admission. A detachment of
military had to he placed at the doors of the
theatre to keep back the thrUngs that gather
ed around the building Sarah, inspired by
the enthusiasm she had created surpassed all
her former efforts. She was called, recalled,
and acclaimed by the entire assembly, and the
emperor Dom Pedro, who with his family at
tended the performance, went forward and
congratulated the great artistic in person.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
KING LupwIe,s LoHeNeRIN ARMoE
A Gorgeous Costume of which Not n YES
tIgs Kemains-An Angry King.

wonder when we are all going to get
through talk about the mad king of Ba-
varia and his tragic death Still, ii is not
every day that one has the suicide of "A
king as sensation Of the hour, and that
too, Of 81 romantic a royal parsonage as
the handsome and aesthetic Louis of Ra-
varia. lately had long talk with an
English gentleman who has lived for some
years past in Munich, and who. by
special favor, was one day permitted to
inspect the suit of silver armOr which the
king was accustomed 20 wear in the char
acter Of LOhengrn, aud of which | wrote
in nv last letter. 1t was even more mag
I nfiCent than had been told at first.
The helmet was snrmOunted by a swan
in diamonds the eyes of which were large
sapphires The shield. eNquisitely chased
with various scenes from the life of the
legendary here. was quite a wonder of art.
In the center of the breast Of the coat of
mail an escutCheon in enamel and dia-
munds repeated the figure Of the swan
The diamond hilt Of the sword was fash
toned like swan ard me scabb8rd WAS
enriched with diaIEo is, sapphires and
pearls Thus arrayed, and with n mantle
Of pale blue velvet thrown over his armor,
the young and superb-lO0king monarch
was the veritable LOhengrin of poetry and
legend. The cost of the suit was, not SIS
OOO as was originally told, but 5000. IL is
pity that of this gorgeous costume not
vestige now remains.
The real swans that were destined to
draw the bark of Lohengrin proved re
fractory, and came near upsetting the
king into the lake the first time that he
exchanged the cistern on the top of the
palace for an actual sheet of water in the
royal grounds His majesty, thus rudsly
awakened from his impersonatiOn Of the
half-celestial bridegroom Of Elsa, flew into
one OF his terrible fits OF passion, called
for a hammer, divested himself Of his in
comparable armCr and pounded II to
pieces. He gave the fragments OF the
diamond swan TO one of his guard. The
man had wit enough to get the king TO
write him out a donation in due form,
and when the gems were afterwards re
claimed by one Of the ministers, the lucky
soldier produced the paper and was LETT
unmolested in possession Of his diamonds
and sapphires.
King Louis had, in fact, a perfect pas
sion for extraordinary and gigantic eff
forts OF the jewelers. art Among his pa
perS there was found the other day
drawing and estimate for mosaic in
| precious stones, representing peacock,
which it was his intent to order for the
ornamentatiOn of his new unfinished pal
ace. The bird was to have been the size
of life, and was TO be composed of dia-
monds, emeralds and sapphiCes. 1t was
| to have cost $5O,OOO-Lucy Hooper in New
| York World
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
Penitentiary Matters of Local Interest.

AT tie meeting OF the penitentiary mana
gers yesterday, @. A. Hamburger, the dem
,crat who has held the position of superin-
tepdent of the woeleR mill. resigned and
BeajgAi2 Kaufman, of Springfield. was
elected in his stead. The place pays 5000
4 year.
Eleven prisoners were paroled, but none
from Clark county. In the evening The
board transacted large amount OF routine
business. amoag other things taking hold
If Warden Collins recommendations as to a
readoption of the lock-step, the per centage
to be allowed prisoners for overwork, etc.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07

The terms Never despair" and "While
there's life there's hope" are the notices OF
DR.. McMunn. Treats his patients to cure
them, and Uses without prejudice or regard
for schools or ''pathys" whatever will ac-
cOmplish that result. A man of 25 years
successful experience. Consultations in
person or by mail free 10 all. Permanently
located at Springfield, o. Institute, labor
atory and dispenSary at Ill South Market
street. Hours a. Ill. to 9 p. LII.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
Abscoot.

The Telegraph has applied for a copy
right on its new word, ~abscoot." 1t is far
better than abscond, and conveys a clearer
meaning. A bank president may go off on
a leave Of absence and drift away TO
foreign shores with great deliberation,
and, his accounts being short, be termed
an absconder But the cashier who jumps
aboard the lightning express and strikes
for Canada is an abscooter, from scOOt,
to slide out; ab. from.-Macob GA Tele-
graph.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07

The |. b. Il ". railroad will run special
excursion to Findlay on Wednesday, August
II, on the occasion of the laying the corner
stone Of the new Hancock county court
house, under the auspices of the uniform
rank of Odd Fellows. Train leaves Spring
field at & o'clock a. m: leaves Findlay at
$50 y. m. Fare for the round trip, 81. %.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-07
suit for Divorce,

By his attorney, Geo. C. Rawlins, esq,
Philip Wittlinger, foreman mOlder for the
Champion Machine company, brought suit
in the court of common pleas. this morning.
asking for a divorce from his wife. Susan
Wittlinger. Mr.. Rawlins returned the pc
tition TO his Office as soon as the suit had
been recorded in the appearance docket, on
purpose to prevent the reporters from get
ting the case.