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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
THE NATURAL ROUTE,

In the western states, if there is a
piece of country susceptible of rapid
settlement, railroad is pushed into
it. Settlement quickly follows the
line of the new road, and the tribu-
tary country soon fills up. Towns
spring up in a few weeks along the
line, to supply the adjacent settle
ments, and almost before the road is
finished, it has large and lucrative
traffic That such would be the case
along line through the magnificent
foot hills and country south from
Calgary to Sun River and Great
Falls, does not admit of a doubt
Macleod Gazette.
The Gazette hits the nail squarely
on the head. This is the only rea-
sonable and feasible route for a rail
road connecting Montana and the
Northwest territory. The proposed
line would be comparatively easy of
construction, but, what is even more
important, would pass through a
rich and productive country, one
that would insure the road large
local business. Leaving Calgary the
line would enter the High river and
Mosquito creek districts, skirt the
good settlements along the Porcupine
hills, enter the Macleod district and
on st. Mary's and Lees creeks would
find numerous stockmen and farmers
located in advance of the survey.
South of the line the road would en-
ter the best country in Montana,
where large settlements already exist
Birch creek, Dupuyer, Choteau,
Sun River and Great Falls. There
is not more inviting route in the
northwest for a north and south rail
road.
The line of the talked-of Gait road
from Lethbridge or Dunmore to Fort
Benton is over the lonesome prairie"
a wholly unproductive country, and
if the engineers ever run the line they
will ''strike" but two ranches between
Benton and the Canadian Pacific
railroad.
This is just the difference between
the two proposed lines and when it
comes to locating a railroad for
traffic and profit there can be no
question about the selection of the
foothills route.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

The Helena Record says: Zone
fact seems to have been overlooked
by our Greet Falls democratic con-
temporary in its sweeping charges
of Treachery with big T.-namely
that the numerous enterprises it men
toned as being controlled by Sam
Hauser and which gave republican
majoriuies are as a matter of fact con-
trolled by board of directors Of
whom Mr.. Hauser is the only demo-
crat; and the other gentlemen are not
the kind to be under any mans thumb
even if the thumb may happen to be-
long to Mr.. Hauser." For the sake
of argument let us admit all of this.
But if Mr.. Hauser was loyal to Mr.
Clark and loyal to his party might he
not have exercised little of his sup
posed influence to prevent the numer-
JUS enterprises with which he is con-
nected from giving practically
solid vote to Garter? Did he do even
this? Guess not; on the contrary
quite the reverse.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
The Late A. Sands Will.

The will of Abraham Sands was filed
for record with the county recorder yes
terday. He bequeaths to his wife, Esther
Sands, during the term of her natural
life, all the rents, income, issues and
profits of every kind arising from all his
estate for her use during her life, charg-
ed with the payment of certain requests
and annuities and the support of all his
unmarried children, and after her de-
cease to be divided equally among his
children, share add share alike. He APP
points his wife Esther, Solomon L. Holz-
man of Denver, Julius Sands of New
York and NJ. B. Appel Of Denver his exe-
cusors. His wife is appointed guardian
of the children during her life, and after
her decease, s. Holman, Julias Sands
and M. B. Appel.-Butte Miner.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
THANKSGIVING.
GREAT FALLS PREPARING FOR THE
TIME HONORED CUSTOM.
Stores Full of All Kinds of Good Things
The Firemen's Grand Ball
The Episcopalian
Fair.

The town is preparing actively for
Thanksgiving day. The grocers have an
abundance of apples and other fruit on
hand. They have also dried fruits. such
as raisins and figs, with an abundance of
the other good things. Turkeys are more
abundant than last year, when the stock
on hand was small. Bob & Dick have
already received 1872 turkeys-real home
raised Montana turkeys. Will Kennedy
likewise makes q big display of choice
provisions. Chris Dickinson and the
Montana Central market are also prepar-
ed to supply their patrons with every
thing in their line. 1855.
The fast trains and the express com
panies enable the town to keep up large
variety in groceries and provisions. Our
enterprising merchants procure the latest
products Of Florida, California and the
West Indies and sell them as reasonably
as in the large cities.
In dry goods which are connected
more or less with Thanksgiving by reason
of the balls and parties which will come
off the stores make grand display. They
have provided generously for the good
boys and girls as we'll as for matrons and
maids. In the clothing stores there is an
abundance of wearing apparel, procured
this year from the best makers. g
The observance of the day will begin
tomorrow evening when the gallant fire
ladies, arrayed in their handsome scarlet
uniforms, will entertain the fair ladies of
Great Falls at the Park hotel. The Arion
society has postponed its concert until
December IA, so as to allow the tiremen
full scope for the ball referred to.
Next day, Thanksgiving with all its
hallowed memories will arrive. The
amiable ladies Of the Episcopalian guild
will preside at the Kingsbury block.
Beginning at 4 o'clock they will hold a
fancy fair that will have many attractions
for young and old. At o'clock they
Will serve luscious oysters in almost
every style and at o o'clock, tre floor
will be cleared and the wntchwords will
be ION with the dance; let joy be uncon-
fined" Like all the dancing parties I'm!
der these auspices, this will he undoub-
tedlya great success.
Thanksgiving will likewise be observ-
ed in home circles with due honor and
old time frirnd-llip.E ..l7- a.
Germ and Davenport will Lave II crew,i-
ed house "Wednesday night and will
make a special effort to please theil
many patrons.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
THE DISTRICT COURT.
Four Indictments Brought In by tn,
Grand Jury.

Four Indictments Brought In by the
Grand Jury.
In the district court today the grand
jury brought in four indictments as fol
lows: Degaspar Camille; larceny of a
gun from Thomas L. Gorham; also for
grand larceny in stealing watch from
M. F. Henderson. John Tough, grand
demonstrating gun from John Vie
gand.
In the suit Of Wellington Quail VS.. j.
g. Ellis, suit for damages on contract,
the demurrer of William Birkenbuel
was sustained.
A motion to strike out part of the
answer in the case Of Henry Schram-
meek against John Largent was sustained.
T. 9. Power s. Bro. VS.. John Ganser-
judgment for $12225 and $20.75 costs.
Mary Wilbur vs.. John Ganser,. judg-
ment for S159.44 and $2O.75 costs.
Judge Bach instructed the grand jury
regarding vicious men who pander to
to vice. S.ol e. '%v
-Four persons were, admitted to citizen
shin
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

mines will be in excess of that amount
should there be demand for it. This
coal is of an excellent quality. On this
point l speak advisedly. We had the
coal veins and their quality examined by
Prof. Newbury, of the New York School
of Mines. The gentleman is an expert,
and he pronounced the coal the best he
had seen in the Rocky mountains. The
Montana Central engines are using it
in preference to any other kind Of coal,
and the Manitoba company will use it as
far east as Red river. There Is another
IS foot vein at Belknap, on the the Gros
Vertres reservation, but it is not as good
as the Sand Coulee product. Following
the opening of the mines will be tile
building OF an extensive coking plant,
the coking qualities of the coal being I'M
surpassed. As to the supply, it is practi-
cally inexhaustible. The veins are from
40 to 80 miles in width What Montana
needs and must have is cheap fuel. The
greater portion of the ores in the territory
are low grade. The higher grade ores
can alone be worked with profit. Mon
tana's prosperity will be greatly enhanced
when the lower grade of ores can be
treated and after payment of milling ex-
penses leave profit to the owners"
allow about the business of the road ?"
"Travel is much better than was ex-
pected, and the increase is very noticea-
bic since We have put on through trains.
As is always the case with road through
a new country, the conditions are getting
better all the time. We are now prepared
to give good, steady service. Montana
has a great deal Of natural business. All
this must be handled with profit to some
one and everyone requires profit. Take
for instance yeur iron ores. You have in
Montana the best iron ores in the west.
l have had some Of your iron leads ex-
amined and analyses made of the mineral,
and it has been demonstrated to contain
less base matter than any other ore in the
world. The problem now before the peo-
pie is one of fuel. With coal, coke and
lime you can make iron. / see no reason
why steel rails cannot be made in Mon
tana as cheaply as in the east, provided,
of course, the fuel necessary for their
production is obtainable."
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
II GREAT ENTERPRISE.

The public at large do not realize
the large irrigation scheme which is
in progress in northern Montana.
According to the plan the first ditch
leaves the Teton near Choteau, and
runs through the lake basin to the
head of the Muddy. From there the
ditch extends across the lands to the
head of Lake creek which communi-
Gates with the Benton lake. From
the lake the ditch will extend to
Great Falls, watering all the lands
between. From the lake another
ditch will water all the lands to Ben
ton where it will join the Missouri.
About 70 miles are already complet-
ed and about SO to rs miles are to
be built. The portions completed
are from Choteau to the Muddy and
from the Benton lakes to about six
miles from Great Falls. From the
lake to the bench-lands Denton
branch) six miles are also completed.
There is 45-horse-power engine at
the Benton lake sluicing out the cut
which is to tap the lake. The men
are working night and day. A
large part of the cut will be sluiced
out this fall. The remainder will be
ready early in the spring. The
sluicing is done very rapidly.
This large scheme has been under
taken by Helena and other capital
lists who expect to realize fair profits
by selling water rights to farmers,
ook-growers, sheepmen, miners and
others. The waterway will provide
security against dry years and reach
portions of the bench lands whose
shape precludes them from retaining
all the moisture that falls. Alto
gether the enterprise is another proof
Of the growing Importance OF the
country which is commercially tribu-
tary to Great Falls. We are indebt-
ed for the above details to Mr.. Hor-
ace L.McIntyre, who has taken lead
ing part in the engineering opera
tions.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

Our esteemed friend, John B. Read
of the Inter Mountain, devotes an
editorial page of his interesting pa
per to the vain attempt to show that
the late democratic 'landslide'' was
caused by the tariff issue and that the
TRIBUNE is in profound error in at
tributing the result to the treachery
of prominent democrats. We have
read the two column article from first
to last and fail to detect single
good reason for changing our opin-
ion. But Mr.. Read promises at some
future time to give the inside work
ings of the campaign and to catalogue
the causes that led to Clark's over
throw. We trust he will not delay
this matter and still we are not ex-
pecting any great disclosures. They
will likely start off in this manner;
Cause l, The imbecility of the Miner;
cause 2, the oppressive weight Of in
fuence welded by the Inter Noun
tain, and so on down to the demago-
gical cry of free trade,' ''high
wages" etc. But if Mr.. Read has
any genuine INSIDE workings" he
ought in the interest of history dis
close them.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE.
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER %, 1888.
SEMI. WEEKLY
STATEHOOD .AG.AIN.

Mr.. earle, the Pioneer Press cor
respondent writing from Indianapo-
lis urges the territories to be up and
doing. He says: 1T would be a
step gained if the Dakota legislature
were to authorize constitutional
convention for North Dakota some
time this winter, and provide for the
election of state officers, legislatures
and members Of congress by both
sections, north and south. This
would place North abreast of South
Dakota, and secure their simultane-
GUS admission"
sFor the other territories, if they
have Legislative sessions, the same
course is open to them. If not, they
can Join the statehood and extra-ses-
sion movement by calling general
conventions-either to form constitu-
tons and provide for elections in adj
vance of congressional authorization,
or to declare the wishes of the people
in resolutions and appoint delegations
to go to Washington and agitate for
an extra session and enabling acts.
tits suggested here that joint con-
vention of representatives Of all the
four territories might proftably be
held at an early day, at some central
point like Helena, to give utterance
to the general voice on the subject
and appoint a joint delegation to rep
resent all the territories in Washing
ton this win ter--a sort OF north
western junta or regency to protect,
advance and cherish the interests OF
all the communities aspiring to state
hood; to keep their case constantly
before congress and the people, and
to secure all the practical results
within the reach of constant and eff
fective agitation The notion is
respectfully commended to the peo-
pie of the territories"
Mr.. earle who writes as above
from the Giant spring of republican
inspiration also says: ''My impress
sion that the straight and speedy path
to statehood for the four Northwest
ern territories lies through strong
concerted action on their part, look
ing to the calling Of an extra session
of congress next March, is strength
ened by the development of events"
The prospects Of an extra session
are increased by the exigencies OF the
republican situation. It has been
suggested by some Of the party ma
nagers that congress should organize
speedily SO that death or disability
may not wipe out the assumed re-
publican majority. If that opinion
gains favor it might be easy to bring
about the extra session in the interest
Of the territories At all events
vigilance is the price of statehood.
Montana must rely on herself and
not trust party promises at all.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
Charles A. Pillsbury of Minneapo-

Charles A. Pillsbury of Minneapo-
lis gave Chicago sharp thrust lately
when denying that he was wicked
wheat speculator. He said: ut is an
invariable rule in our business not to
sell that which we do not own" To
this "dig" at the dealers in futures"
he added that "the amount of wheat
we are compelled to buy to keep our
mills running is about equal to the
total amount OF wheat handled in
Chicago" Thus does the new north
west smile at Chicago's attempts to
control the wheat trade. In due time
Montana should be able to show like
independence in the cattle business.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
PRESIDENT HILL INTERVIEWED.

He Tells an Independent Reporter What
He Thinks of Sand Coulee Coal, Etc.
While at Helena President j. ]. Hill of
the Manitoba was interviewed by are
porter of the Independent when he
vouchsafed to give up q good deal of in
teresting information. In reply to a
question as to what inducements the
country traversed by his road offered to
settlers he said:
''The country is filling up, but not as
rapidly as could be wished. People are
waiting for the lands to be surveyed, and
the authorities who perform that task are
waiting for the passage Of the apprspria-
ton bill. But people are not content to
wait and by another season they will ar
rive in large numbers. lam particularly
pleased with the Milk river country. 1t is
wonderfully fertile and offers homes to
thousands. I know of no better farming
country. As an instance of the remark
able fertility of the soil, let me say that
on this trip l saw a second crop of oats
which had ripened this year. No second
seeding was made, but the oats that had
fallen to the ground when the first crop
was harvested had sprung up, matured
and were ready to be garnered. On OF
ter creek this was also noticed. There
the grain had not ripened, but second
growth several inches above the stubble
was visible on the fields from which one
crop had been gathered. 1t is surpris-
ing to note such occurrences. Northern
Montana presents an inviting field to the
farmer and stockgrower, and that section
must needs be rapidly populated when its
advantages become generally known"
"What is being done in the direction of
supply of coal from the Sand Coulee
mines?"
"a large force of men is now employed
in these mines night and day, which are
being Systematically opened and depelop-
ed. In short time the output will be
1000 or 1900 tons daily, and this will be
regular The shipment of coal from the
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
A CURE FOR D1onnunA.-Mr. j.

A CURE FOR DIoRRHGA.-Mr. j. A.
Burnison Of Colburg, Montgomery coun-
ty, Iowa, has found out how he can cure
any case of diarrhGa, Two of his chill
dren had the disease; for about six weeks
he tried four different patent medicines
without benefit, but he finally got hold of
a bottle of Chamberlains collie, Cholera
and diarrhna remedy, which he says com
pletely cured them, and is confident it
will cure any case when the plainly print
ed directions are followed.-Sold by La
peyre Bros. . ~
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

A Minneapolis firm announces an
order from Butte for 1000 pounds Of
turkey for Thanksgiving day. This
is an instance of the manner in which
Montana expends money abroad that
might be retained at home. All the
turkeys consumed in Montana could
easily be raised therein, Instead of
buying turkey from Minnesota, Mon
tana might reasonably expect to be
an exporter of poultry in general.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
SPRAY OF THE FALLS.
From Tuesday 8 Daily.l

The new school house looms up nobly.
George A. Croft of Clendenin is in the
city. ..--.s-,. .,4@.. ..&4e
Jacob Switzer of Helena, was in the
city today.
Peter May has returned from his
eastern trip.
BENZ. Webster of Fort Benton, arrived
in town today. .'-.
Theo. Gibson slipped $50 pounds of
beaver skins this week.
Pianos for rent at Jackson's music
store, Helena, Montana.
]. B. Clayborg, the Helena attorney,
is in the city attending court
Mr.. Horst is sinking deeper the pipe
that leads from the hydraulic ram to the
hotel. ~. "+55 -:.. b.
No one should miss seeing the attrac-
tive display of holiday goods at G. P
Thomson's.
E. Anderson and Frank 8. Odell of
the Sand Soulee Coal company, are in
town today. 81
Conductor MaLaughlin's resignation
creates surprise. All wish him we'll on
the new Seattle road which he has
joined.
W. u. Stark has opened feed store
on Second street, next door to the Mil
waukee house. He has on hand good
stock of hay and grain.
A postoffice has been established ut the
smelter with Mr.. Val Laubenheimer as
post master. The office is very appro-
priately named Smelter.
E. r. Clingan returned yesterday from
visit of several days to Butte. He pro-
nounces the great silver camp great in
deed, but says there is too much smelter
smoke hanging around to suit him.
State Senator Henry Keller of Sank
Center, Mimi, is in the city guest at the
Milwaukee house. He made visit to
the falls, Giant springs and smelter to-
day.
Theo. Gibson's warehouse is wearing
completion. 1t is S0x4O feet in dimen-
sions and will be supplied with all mod
ern conveniences for the easy handling
and storage of freight. He will use it as
a depot for wool, hides, pelts, etc.
MF. M. IL. Lutner received tno sac
news today of the death of his brother at
Fargo, Dakota. The telegram states that
he was killed, but does not go into par
ticulars. Mr.. Luther left for Fargo on
this evenings train.
]. M. Gaunt, the enterprising windmill
man of Cascade, is putting up a water
supply for Mr.. Hodson of Gorham which
is to supply water for 1000 head of cattle
through the winter season. The outfit
consists of Halliday Windmill, pump
and frost proof tank. Mr.. Gaunt will un-
dertike to supply water for any amount
of stock in this way.
The concert given at Truly, Thurs
day last for the benefit of Rev. J.. H. Lit
tie, was decided success Quite a
varied programme consisting of music,
recitations, dialogues, songs, etc. was
presented to the public and much credit
was given to Miss Milligan and Patch
for their successful management and
the general satisfaction with which the
entertainment was received. The receipts
taken in amounted to $3.50. Altogether
this was one of the most enjoyable gath
erlngs ever held at Truly.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

L. w. Peck comes to the front in
an interview in the Pioneer Press and
gives his little one-horse, mon parts
an" Montana Wool Growers Associ-
alton the credit of defeating Mr..
Clark. As Mr.. Peck is practically
the Montana Wool Growers Associ-
alton himself--the author of all its
"non-partisan" resolutions,m emorials,
etc.-it will be seen he is DESTROYS of
of shouldering a big share of the
glory "a of Carter's election. HersL-
field and Power and DAILY and Han
ser are insignificant factors beside
him! .m ..t-
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

Col. W. X. Nelson, came home one
evening, feelinga peculiar tightness in
the chest. Before retiring, he tried to draw
a long breath but fond it almost impossi-
BILE. He suffered four days from pneu-
monia, and the doctors gave HIM up DR..
sAcker's English Remedy for Consumption
saved him and he is well to-day. For sale
by Lapeyre Bros.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28
PROGRAMME,


SAN Francisco, Nov. 23.-Great ex-
element prevailed in this city Sunday
afternoon, caused by the unmistakable
shock of an earthquake, Thousands of
people rushed into the streets from pri-
vate residences and the hotels through
out the city, fearing that tue buildings
were about to topple down upon them.
Dispatches from Central California state
that the shock was felt throughout that
section, causing general CONSERVATION
and fright ..#
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

Those who are trying to break up the
baneful habit of intemperance will ex.
perience great benefit from the use of
Prickly Ash Bitters Liquor deranges
the system. Prickly Ash Bltters will
remedy the evil results and restore the
brain. stomach and liver to healthy act
ion, thereby Strengthening the will pow
er, thoroughly cleansing and toning up
the system and remove every faint Of dis
ease. 1t is purely medicine and while
pleasing to the taste, it cannot be used as
a beverage by reason of its cathartic
properties.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

The buffalo is not played out yet.
Five car loads of the monarch of the
plains recently arrived in st. Paul
from the Canadian northwest terri
tory. The buffalos were bound for
Kansas, where stock-grower is rails
ing mixed breed.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

MONTANA would second the motion
of General Harrison to annex Canada
and would offer no partizan opposi-
ton to the scheme. Great Falls
would be, in that event the natural
market for the large territory direct
ly north of us.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-11-28

First cold, then cough, then con-
sumption, then death. NJ took DR.. Ack-
ers English Remedy for Consumption
the moment began to cough, and be-
lieve it saved my life."-WALTER N,
WALLACE, Washington,