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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1888-09-18
from the Richmond Dispatch.1
A GREAT

Among the many improvements and
worthy enterprises in beautiful city,
there are none to which we can point
with more pride than to the well-known
and popular music house of Hume, Minor
& Co., situated on Ninth street, opposite
the Capitol Square.
The energy and enterprise Of these
gentlemen has virtually brought the great
piano and organ factories of the North
right at our doors, where we can purchase
the best make of instruments at prices
which cannot be duplicated in the largest
cities North, and they deserve the thanks
and patronage of our citizens for bringing
to our city not only these advantages, but
for concentrating a trade here from the
South which heretofore went North.
George A. Minor, the head of the Rich
mond house, has been a familiar figure
upon the streets and in the homes of the
Virginia and North Carolina people since
boyhood. The confidence of the people
which he enjoys is too well known to be
given any mention. Pursuing the study
of music by the light of the campfire
during the war, he succeeded in placing
himself in the front rank among the mu-
sicians of the South, and is the pioneer
piano and organ salesman of. Virginia and
North Carolina, and to him more than
any other man is due the growth of the
music trade Of these States-nearly every
music house in this city, and many in
other parts of the State, being the fruits
of his energy and enterprise. Through
out the entire States of Virginia and
North Carolina the name Of George A.
Minor is a household word, while his
partners, R. G.. Hume & Brother, of
Portsmouth, and Hume & Parker, of
Norfolk, are the Oldest dealers in Virginia,
having been known for years as the old
and reliable piano and organ house of the
South. ,
Hume, Minor & Co. have never per-
mitted their names to be associated with
any but irst-class pianos and organs, and
at the recent Virginia and North Carolina
fairs carried off the first premiums on the
great Decker and Wheelock pianos and
the sweet-toned Wilcox & White organs.
The justly merited reputation which this
firm enjoys makes it perfectly safe for
any n to order an instrument by mail
or telegraph, knowing that prompt and
careful attention will be given to its selec-
ton by competent experts, every mem
Der of the firm and all the statesmen and
employees being practical piano and
organ men,.
For catalogue and prices, address Hume,
Minor & Co., Richmond, Norfolk or
Portsmouth.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
SAM WORDS WIT.
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Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
Word in Missoula.

MIssoULA, Oct 2S.-Another rousing
democratic meeting was held last night
in honor Of Hon. Sam Word, who was the
principal speaker present. The K. Of P.
Hall was packed te Its seating capacity
The 25th infantry band was stationed in
the hall, playing old patriotic airs, while
the audience was gathering. Upon the
appearance of Mr.. Word the band struck
up "Rally Round the Flag" after which
Mr.. Word was greeted with tremendous
cheering. AT the close Of the speakers
address, Hon. Sam Word was pronounced
the finest orator that has ever visited Mis-
soulu, liz i
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
BOYCOTT IN CHINA.
ATTEMPT MADE TO DISCRIMINATE
AGAINST AMERICAN
-G GOODS.
Governor Hill Says He is On Good
Terms with President Cleve-
..M. land-The Indian Scare
Revived in Da- ,,
kota. 5. .. &c..

New YORK; Oct. 27-The following
circular just reached the Chinese mer-
chants in New York from their home
officers in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
"Gentlemen, you are hereby notified that
you are to Immediately discontinue the
purchase Of the following articles from
American sources and markets as they
are being severely boycotted by the
members Of trades union and other citi-
zens.
These are the articles now pros
cribed: Petroleum, white sheeting, all
kinds of American calico, watches and
American firearms. With the exception
Of few Chinese firms this circular will
have no effect but in San Francisco it
will be more severely felt as some of them
are heavy dealers in American flour, Pc
troleum and cotton goods.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
He Wanted 1t Strong.

He was an old timer. He had COM
menced in early youth at hard cider, and
had graduated in the liquidsup to straight
alcohol. He was in town this week, and
went into drug store and picked up a
bottle and poured out full glass OF some
thing, swallowed it down, thinking that it
was the spirits frumenti. The druggist,
noticing him with the empty glass in
his hand rushed back, exclaiming: my
God. man, you have drank aqua fortisE'
twas it," says he. swell, just give me Il
little aqua fifty. That last was kinder
good, but want something a leetle
stronger" The druggist collapsed.-Hart-
we'll (Ga.) Sun.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
Those Fast Trans.

HELENA, Oct. 29.-The Montana Cen
trail and Manitoba railways will put on
through limited passenger train service
between Butte and st. Paul, commencing
Monday, Nov. IL. The St. Paul express
No. 4, will leave Butte at $40 a. IN, CON
Meeting at that point with the Union Pa
cific, and arrive at Helena II: 40 a. m
The Montana express train No. 8, will
leave Helena at $40 p. m. and arrive in
Butte at $40 p. m. These trains will
carry through palace sleeping and dining
cars between Butte and St. Panl
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

contains letter signed by a Pekin oft1ci-
al, written just after the news reached
China that the United States senate had
passed the Chinese bill. The Letter says:
"lf this obnoxious American bill should
be carried into effect there would be no
other course open for China consistent
with her dignity as a nation than to adopt
retaliation measures prohibiting United
States citizens from coming to China"
The writer also suggests that non-inter-
course act and the expulsion Of Ameri-
cans may become necessary.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
Brooklyn Alarmed.

New YORK, Oct. considerable
alarm has been occasioned over the death
in hospital in Brooklyn, ot Capt John
Jillard, Of steamer Corensea, Of yellow
fever. The health authorities however
assert there is no cause for tear, as every
thing possible to prevent the spread OF
the disease, has been done. The steamer
Corensea Immediately returned to lower
quarantine, where she will be thorougly
fumigated. A portion Of the cargo which
had been discharged, was also Olsen
fantnd '... 49," .." 7M. T..
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
The New York Parade.

NEW York, Oct 27.-The business
mems Cleveland and Thurman demonstra-
tion this afternoon was a success, consider
Ing the weather. Rain fell all day and
Broadway was covered with water and
sticky mud. Notwithstanding this be-
tween fifteen and twenty thousand men
marched up Broadway They were re-
viewed by President Cleveland from a
stand in front Of the Worth monument
Mayor Hewitt stood at the Presidents
side
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
Indians on the War Path.

PIERRE, Oak, Oct 27.-About 600 In
dams under White Ghost, from the lower
Brule agency passed up Bad river yester-
day to reinforce the Standing Rock In
dians, in the rumored coming fight with
Grow Indians. It is expected that about
800 Indians will join them at Cheyenne.
The Crows are out in force and are ex.
pected to strike the blow while the Sioux
Chiefs were at Washington; but they are
too late, as the latter have returned.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

CooPERsrowN, N. Y, Oct. 27--Gover-
nor Hill said in speech last night: 81
can assure the republican press and
our republican opponents they need not
be disturbed about my relations with
President Cleveland. They are and al
ways have been Of the most pleasant
character. We are both working for the
success Of the democratic cause, national
and state ;,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

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are looked upon by many with suspicion.
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and clear There is nothing that will so
thoroughly build up the constitution, pu-
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Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

BERLIN, Oct. PA Munich journal
publishes sensational article IN relation
to the Wurtnmberg court scandals It
denounces the favoritism shown by the
King sf Wurtumberg to three Americans
who,it says, by means of spiritualism, have
gained an enormous influence over the
invalid mouarch, which they are using
for blackmailing PURPOSES.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
THE CASCADE CAMPAIGN.

The Democratic Cause Making Rapid
Hendway.
ST. PETERS Mission, Oct. 28.-The
Great Falls party composed Of Messrs
Ringwald, Addle, Stanton, Taylor, Tur-
ner, Clark and Gorham arrived here yes
terday and in concert with the leading
democrats Of this place and locality held
a rousing meeting. The questions of the
day we're discussed forcibly BY Messrs
Ringwald, Addle, Stanton and Taylor.
An able speech was made by Mr.. Mons
hausen, the Helena architect, who spoke
eloquently on the tariff. Many people
promised to work for Clark and the dem
ocratic ticket, which will receive strong
support here. -- ,.1 "M.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
That Railroad War.

New YoRK' Oct. 27-At public
meeting at Portage la Prairie last night
resolutions denouncing the Canadian
Pacific were passed. The whole country
is aroused. Farmers gathered from miles
around to effect a crossing. Four hundred
Northern Pacific men are said to be in
that vicinity, awaiting u decision on the
injunction before forcing crossing.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
A Railroad Casualty.

PARIS, N. Y, Oct. ga train on the
Kentucky Central yesterday afternoon
left the track near here. Engineer Rob
ert Block and Elmore Bryan, a passenger
from London, Ohio, were fatally injured.
John Ryan, brakeman, was seriously
hurt; also J. Allen, an engineer on the
@. B O. R'y., who was a passenger.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

LIVINGSTON. Oct. s7-Patsy Cannon, a
Northern Pacinc brakeman, who was stop
ping at the New York house. while under
the influence Of drink. jumped from a
second story window 10 the ground Ills
injuries will prove fatal
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
Russia Is all Right.

BERLIN, Oct. 26-The Post says there is
no reason for alarm over the reported
preparations for the transfer of Russian
troops towards the Austrian and German
frontiers. 1t asserts that the Russian
government decided upon these move
ments last spring. It also says the prob
ability of Russian warlike action toward
the west is entirely out of the question in
view Of the present general European
situation.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 29-Nineteen men have
been arrested for brutal assault on two
young women, Lydia Jane Feals, and Liz
zie Shelby aged IS and %. The girls
were from the neighbohood OF Olneyville
and claimed to have come here to seek
employment.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
LABORS INTERESTS.
THE INFLUENCE OF PROTECTION
0@8 ON WAGES DISCUSSED.
A Working1nan Gives his Views Oh the
Questions of the Day-The La
borer and the Tariff

To the Editor of the Tribune:-Will
you permit me through the columns of
your valuable paper to discuss briefly the
all important tariff issue now agitating
the American people? The chief claim
advanced by those in favor Of a high tar
itf is: that it protects the laborer, thus in
crossing his wages. They t.o nes. 7isil il
understood that itincreases the gains of the
manufacturer, only in 50 far as it enables
him to pay his employee higher wages
than he otherwise could, providing there
were no import duties levied on the arti-
cles which he manufactures. &
The protective party never attempts to
explain how the employee is enabled to
get this increased pay. They simply
make the assertion that the foreign com
petiter is closed out from the American
market, giving the domestic manufaetur-
er the full benefit Of the home market.
Thus he is enabled topay employees more
and the laborer is protected. In my
humble opinion this is a peculiar way to
protect the workingman. Suppose CA is
d lumber dealer, having lumber to sell;
and ''B' is an iron dealer, having iron for
sale. There is u protective tariff on all
imported lumber, but no tariff on iron
Now, how can the iron dealer, "B,'' re-
ceive any benefit from the tariff on lum-
Der? He certainly not only receive nc
benefit, but is placed at a commercial dis
advantage. 1t is just 50 with the laborer
He has labor to sell, while the manufac
turer has commodities, which are all pro
tected, the laborer receiving no protec.
ton, as the labor market is free to al
comers from all climes, Chinese eN,
4 cepted @. m- .,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
American Filibusterer Captured

WASHINGTON, Oct. s7.-The American
steamer Haytien Republic, while attempt
ing to force blockade Of the insurgent
port Of St. Mary, Hayti, with rebel troops,
arms and ammunition on board, has been
captured. The captain and crew are
prisoners Of war at Port Au Prince.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
Great Falls, Oct. s6, 1888.
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Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

supremacy, the United States is destined
to take the lead" .-. -.-
THE COUNTY TICKET ENDORSED.
"What is your opinion of the democratic
county ticket?" a@5
II regard it as most excellent one and
deserving the support Of the voters Of
Cascade county,"
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
WOOL GROWING INTERESTS.

"The arguments used by our republi-
can speakers to prejudice Montana wool
growers against the democratic party, in
my judgment, are based upon ignorance
Of the situation. 1t has been my opinion
for many years, and | have repeatedly so
expressed myself, that Montana wool
growers have nothing to fear, even IT alb
solute free trade should be adopted by
our government. We grow a quality OF
woel much superior to the English colon
ial wools, except the woods of New zea-
land and Australia, and these, l think,
have ranged during the past five years. in
Londen from 25c to Soc per pound. am
confident the Montana wool grower, with
free foreign wool, would get zoe pound
for his wool in Montana, one year with
another, owing to its superior quality,
Twenty cents a pound now, with our eX-
cellent mutton market, 10 worth more to
the grower than 25c was a few years ago,
when, having no railroads, we had no
mutton market. In my Judgment we 90
not appreciate the enormous advantages
possessed by our country for industrial
superiority over foreign countries. Our
nation is practically out of debt. we
have q population of 65,OOO ,00Oand greater
natural advantages for manufacturing
than are possessed by any civilized ma
tion on earth. We are already shipplns
to all ports Of the world large quantities
of manufactured articles, made principal
ly from iron, and if we cannot now adopt
free trade without injury to some OF our
important industries, we shall be able tc
do#so before many years. AS ! under
stand the platform of the democratic par,
ty, free trade is not demanded now, but
wise readjustment Of the tariff, or ster
taken in the direction Of free trade. NC
thoughtful person can resist the conclus,
ion that the tendency of all civilized ma
tions IS toward free trade, and it canno'
be dsaied that, In the race for industrial
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

ST. LOUIS, Oct. rs The Browns defeat
ed New York today, hitting George with
ease. Score-St. Louis "A, New York II.
The pitchers were King and George.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
Yellow Fever.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Oct. 26-There
are nine cases of yellow fever at Enter
prise, six of which are critical. There Is
one doctor there.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

CHICAGO, October 26- Cattle-Receipts
12,500. Steady. !.
Beeves $3.0O@5.75; steers $3.s5@3.45;
stockers and feeders $215@3.40; Texas
caItle $1.75@400; COWS, bulls and mixed
$1.20@290 .----
sheep-Receipts 5000. Steady. Ma
tives S2.75@3.90; westerns $3.00@3.50;
Texans S2.50@3.29.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

But admitting that protective tariff on
commodities does raise the wages of the
laborer, then vice versa, protective tariff
imposed on all laborers entering the
United States would raise the price of
commodities. Now, if the republican
party are really so desirous for the well
fare of the laborer, as they claim to be,
here is q little scheme for them to en-.
deayor to put into execution, viz: place a
duty on all immigrants and remove the
duty on imports. l do not think any
monopolist will agree to such a
policy but it would be far more
beneficial than the present policy
to the laborer, about whom the republi-
cans are so distressed, if anything should
happen their pet war tariff.
THE INTERESTS OF THE CONSUMER. r
They also continue to tell lis, that il
does not make any difference to the con
sumer, if he does pay higher price tc
the domestic, than the foreign producer
That is an argument, the fallacy of which
may be seen by simply thinking for q
moment. If it does not make any differ
ence to the consumer when he pays more
than tile article is worth, then on the
other hand, 1t does not matter to the pro
ducer when he sells an article below cost
If the employer should be satisfied tC
pay higher wages because his goods sell
for more, the laborer should be content.
ed to pay higher price for goods, as his
labor brings an increased price. From
the above, one can only conclude, that il
does not make any difference to any per.
son whether prices are high or low, and
when laborers strike for an increase OF
pay they are doing very foolish and mn
necessary thing, and that SO are EN-
ployers when they try to cut wages down
A LABoRER.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

New York, Oct" 26-Bar silver 94c.
Copper--Quiet. Lake $l7.35. Lead
Unsettled, closed weak. Domestic $3.75.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
New York Clty's Registration

New YoRK, Oct. s9-The total regis,
tration in this city for the four days was
2S4.547,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct se-The Chinese
Times, received by steamer this Afternoon,
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

BosroN, Oct. 26-Wool is in firmer de-
mand. Territory wool keeps up well
with sales of 1,ses,7O0 pounds at 15@s4c
and on secured prices are quoted at 4S@
51c for medium and 54@56 for fine
snring, California wool is selling at ID
@19c; fall at 10@14c; eastern Oregon u
@1sc; western Washington and unmer-
chantable fleeces are in good demand at
prices ranging from 17c to 24c.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
BASE ISLANDER.
A MEAN COWARDLy ATTEMPT TO
INJURE CHARLES WEGNER.
q. G. Ray Writes Slanderous Letter
Which he Was Ashamed to Sign
The Damnable Plot Exposed

One day last week our worthy towns
man, Mr.. Charles Wegner, received from
the head of his firm the following anony
nous and pusillanimous letter,which had
been received at the head office Of the
company and then forwarded to Mr.. Veg
ner. We publish the sweet-scented docll-
ment verbatim: "&
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
CLARK WILL WIN.
WITH MR.. PARIS GIB-
SON ON QUESTIONS OF
THE DAY. ...
EMr. Gibson States ably and Forcibly
the Claims of Clark to the
General support---He
Endorses the
Ticket.

A The high position which Paris Gibson
holds among the people Of Montana
rs founder Of Great Falls, the promoter
Of railroad development and the friend Of
industrial progress caused the Tribune to
seek an interview with him on the ques-
tons Of the day.
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
TARIFF REVISION.

"You have been referred to as being
o protective tariff man. Is this the case?"
"For many years have been strongly in
favor Of protection for such American in
dustries as needed it; but the time in my
judgment, is fast approaching, when none
Of our important industries will need
protection; and think it is in harmony
with the development of our great coun-
try, to strike off the duties on foreign i'm
portations, as fast as possible. The three
interests that in the past, have especially
demanded protection, are wool-groWing,
wool-manufacturing and the manufacture
Of iron and steel The wonderful increase
of ofwealth in the United States and the
consequent rapid decline in rates Of in
terest our vast coal and iron fields, SO
much more easily worked than the coal
and IRON Of England, and now made so
much more accessible by railroads, have
nearly, if they have not quite brought lis
to a point where, without reducing the
price Of labor, we can compete with the
iron-masters Of England. All through
the east, western manufacturers are
changing their views from protection to
absolute free trade in wool and WOODEN
goods. This has been the result Of abund-
ant and loW-priced money, and more than
all, the inventive skill Of American man
ufactors, which has enabled them to pro.
duce the best machinery known to the
civilized world These manufacturers
state that by getting the low wools Of
Asia and Africa, free Of duty, they can
not only give cheap woolens to the masses
Of our own country; but that they can
compete with any and all civilized couns
tries in the markets Of South America
and many other countries. The higher
priced and better fed labor OF our new
country will always produce more work
per diem, than the lower-priced and
poorer fed labor Of England and the
European countries"
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31
H CLARK WILL CARRY CASCADE.

"What is your opinion Of the result Of
the present political campaign in Cas-
cade county?' Mr.. Gibson was asked:
q certainly think Clarke will go out Of
this county with handsome majority"
he replied. ellis position as one Of the
foremost business men Of Montana, is ap-
preciated here as we'll as in the western
part Of the territory, and everywhere in
Cascade county, are found republicans
who will be glad by their votes, to show
their appreciation Of the man who has
done more than any other individual, to
develop the mining industry Of Montana.
Carter is not strong man and all the ef-
forts tnat are made to give him hold
upon the people, willav nothing. The
republicans, from some cause, for the
past few years, have been unwilling to
put their best men into the field. Had
Mills Of Deer Lodge, received the nomin-
alton instead Of Garter, the race between
him and Clark would have been exceed
ingly close"
Great Falls tribune., 1888-10-31

THAT HACKING COUGH can be 50
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