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Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

JUDaING from the course events have
taken in Montana, we are prepared to be-
lieve that political subjugation is the pol
icy of this administration, and that it has
been adopted in pursuance of plan
agreed upon by the protectionists to re-
tain their power in congress. The twad-
die about the necessity for the coercion
Of the southern states in order to restore
majority rule is mean pretext tor
further encroachments upon the popular
government in the loyal states of the
north. The republican majority in the
senate today is held only through
devices to defeat the popular will
in the northern states. For ex-
ample. the republicans hold the senators
| from Connecticut and Rhode Island IN
spite Of the majority by a plan which
makes small republican towns count as
democratic towns greatly exceeding the
others in population. A most outrageous
gerrymander in New York gives the re,
publicans the two senators from that
state when the popular vote is largely
democratic. By similar outrage on the
popular government the senators are Sc
cured from other states; and now, by q
downright theft, the attempt is being
made to gather in two more from Mon
tana.-St. Paul Globe.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07
HENRY STANLEY.

HENRY STANLEY, who is on English
man with American training, has confer
red honor on both countries by his recent
explorations. In a letter telegraphed oil
the way from Africa, the explorer says:
"The Amwimi river is now known from
its source to the bourne. The great
Congo forest, covering as large an area
as France and the Iberian peninsula, can
now be certified as absolute fact. The
mountains Of tile moon have been located
and Ruwenzori, or the CLOUD King
robed in eternal snow, has been seen and
explored. Mounts Gordon Bennett and
MacKinnon, being but giant sentries
warding off the approach to the inner
area of the cloud king Connection be-
tween Lakes Albert Edward Nyanza and
Albert Nyanza las been discovered and
the extent Of the former is now known
for the first time. Range after range of
mountains have been traversed, separated
by such tracts of pasture lands as would
make American cowboys wild with envy.
Right under the burning equator we have
fed on blackberries and quenched our
thirt with crystal water fresh from snow
beds. We also have been able to add
nearly 5000 square miles OF water to
Victoria Nyanza. Our naturalist will
expatate on the new species Of birds and
plants which he has discovered. This
certainly has been the most extraordin-
ary expedition l ever have led into Afrl-
ca. A veritable divinity seems to have
hedged us in while we journeyed. | say
it with all reverence. 1t has impelled us
whittier it would, effected its own will,
but nevertheless guided and protected
u.s." This extract affords glimpse OF
wonderful! country which has been as a
sealed book to the people of this age
The full narrative will be read as eagerly
as the account which Lewis and Clarke
, gave of their visit to the Great falls q
the Missouri, when at the instance Q
v President jefferson, they made the long
4 Journey from the Missouri to the Colum
!. bia. Now, some explorers should do TO
4 Alaska what Stanley has been doing 10
Africa.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

IT is sickening to think that for pal
try partisan advantage the entire admin
inistrative energy Of republicanlsm, from
President Harrison down, should calm y
set about stealing the vote of Montana
district, not to possess which was to suffer
loss and defeat. 1t does moi matter that
the tilching process may be covered over
safely enough with technicalities of law.
The people Of Montana know we'll enough
what the facts were, and what petty ends
of partisan gain could be subserved by
this peculiarly brazen piece of political
robbery at the very cradle Of new state
The result will probably be that
Montana will abjure for good, and
all political party that has proved itself
willing to overturn the popular will in
order to enjoy few offices for brief
season. Schenectady Gazette
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

Both sides of the pending controversy
should be read by republicans and demo-
Gratis. We believe that If republicans
understood fully the real facts, enough
rump would be found to bring the
house of representatives to sense
of duty. Now we will agree to print an
article of say 800 words on the pending
conflict from the Helena Herald if that
journal will print one from the TRIBUNE
OF like extent. Let the articles be ex-
changed simultaneously aud contain
nothing offensive. This is good oppor
tunity for the Herald to make known it.
case to democrats and to many north
Montana republicans as we'll. The Her
aid ought to be glad to let its readers
know what the democrats have to say
We make the offer in the fullest conf
dence that the democratic side of the
controversy will bear investigation.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

IT is quite possible that the hasty ac-
ton of President Harrison In the Montana
case may not result as he and the prince
anticipated-that is,'in the elevation of
young hopeful to the United States SEN
ate. The Montana legislature has been
called by Gov. Toole to meet on Saturday
of next week. We have no doubt the
democratic members from Silver Bow
will be sustained by their colleagues and
we have no doubt they will strive to show
the president, son Russell and republican
returning board thieves that it is not SO
easy matter to steal a state now as 1t
was in Pittsburg Post.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07
PUBLIC AFFAIRS.

President Harrison's first message will
not create q sensation. There is little IN
it that is new or original. All that
Mr.. Harrison says of foreign affairs has
been fully anticipated by .he press we
are, as another president said, ''at peace
with the world and the rest OF mankind
No serious disputes are pending. we
are entertaining as honored guests repre-
sentatives of oil the independent states OF
Central and South America. We have
also on hand a marine conference, at
which twenty nations are represented.
This is fame enough for one year and
indicates that the United States has be-
come a planet around which small and
great nations revolve. The latest satellite
is the republic of Brazil, which our min
lister has been directed to recognize cor
dially as soon us the new government IS
fairly established.
In speaking of the national finances,
Mr.. Harrison is able to make a good
showing. The democratic administration
left him an overhowing treasury. In the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1889, the treas
ury received in round numbers $So7 ,OOO,'
600. This revenue was derived as fol-
lows: Customs, $233, 100000; internal rev
enue, $132, 100000; miscellaneous sources,
S32 100000. The ordinary expenses for
the same period were $2S2,00O,000. Here
the dark side of the picture appears
Nearly all of the balance of $105,00O,0OC
has been extracted needlessly from the
people. The extraordinary outlays which
included the needless purchase of bond:
and the more prudent additions to the
sinking fund, amounted to $47 7,OOO,O 900
leaving an unemployed surplus Of nearl.
$5s,OoO,0OO In the treasury to stimulat
the ingenuity of cranks and knaves t.
find use for it.
Despite the promises in the republican
platform little relief is promised for til
current fiscal year. The people are ez
pected to pay 1915, 100000 to the treasur
which is only $12,OOOOOO less than la
years revenue, but Mr.. Harrison int
: mates that the receipts may be fouu
! larger when the books are balanced.
"a The decrease in the revenue is not
be accompanied by decrease in exper
. ditures. Most sensible people economis
: when the revenue falls short. Notso tt
= United States. The increase in the ord
% nary expenses is estimated at $11 100000
- The total expenditures are estimated
10 $341, 100000, which is $120OO,0OO mo
= than last years. -
~ Mr.. Harrison makes mild recor
y mendation that the tariff be revised al
~ that the internal tax on raw tobacco
removed, but will congress heed him
is he in earnest himself? The peop
8 will have to look for economy to Il
democratic administration which ever
thing indicates will succeed Mr.. Ha
IF rison's.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07
GREAT FALLS TRIBUNE.
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 2. 1885,
SEMI.WE
ANOTHER SCHEME.

"What tangled web we weave when
first we learn to deceive" might be said OF
the Helena journal. The crimes COM
mitted by the Silver Bow conspirators
and their allies now embrace fraud, per-
jury, conspiracy and treason. The ad-
ministration organ proposes another vlo-
lation of the law. 1t says "In the opinion
of the journal way out of the muddle,
and process by which the senate could
be organized, suggests itself in the power
of the lieutenant-governor. While it is
unquestionably the rule that in an organ
lied body his vote is restricted to the de-
termination of tie, there is neither law
nor precedent against the exercise OF the
voting power in the original organization
of the senate when the affirmative vote of
half the members are cast for organiza-
ton and this vote is negatived by the non
--'-~- - -i-e-a -ather half" The constitu-
ernor shall be president Of the senate,
but shall vote only when the senate is
equally divided" As Montana has no
organized senate it is not clear how Mr..
Richards could assume that the sen
ate is equally divided on any
subject. The state senate is in a cond1-
tion like what it would be if eight of the
senators were killed on their way there
to, by a railroad accident or some other
calamity Under such circumstances it
would be monstrous injustice for the
others to elect United States senators or
to enact laws. Senators elected under
such circumstances would have no title
to their seats and the so-called laws
would be invalid.
Article Of the constitution is likewise
IN conflict with the Journals assumption.
1t says: "The legislative assembly of
this state, until otherwise provided by
law, shall consist of 16 members of the
senate and So members of the house of
representatives" No mention is made
of the lieutenant governor as member
of the senate. He is no more member
thereof than is the vice president of the
United States a member Of tile United
States senate. If to prevent fraud half
the United States senators failed to quail
ify the vice president and the others
would not be warranted in assuming that
they have power to legislate.
Fortunately there is some remnant of
law left. The five Silver Bow usurpers have
not entirely overturned the state and fed.
eral constitutions. The journal and its fell
low-conspirators may keep devlsing
plans, but in the end they will be com
PEELED to adopt the honest course, which
is the simplest and best In this country
no one is above the law
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

THERE's,a good deal Of the Harrison
family in the present administration, but
we don't believe the republicans of Mon
tana will add to the incubus by electing
young Russell Harrison to the United
States senate, If they should get control
of the Legislature. To be sure, they
would owe their success to President
Harrison, but they would probably have
sense enough not to reward the family in
such an open way.-Boston Herald.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

WE print today some press opinions,
which show that the democracy is max
ing common cause with Montana in re-
Paul Globe has been especially outspoken
in denouncing the great wrong Montana
must prove worthy Of this earnest sup
port. The eyes of the country are on her
and she cannot afford to lower the flag
and accept ignoble compromise.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

There is no truth in the report that the
Anaconda works have shut down on ac-
count Of the fire in the Anaconda mines.
The upper works closed down for a day
last week because Of lack Of coal, but
resumed Immediately on the receipt of
fuel and are now running full blast. 1t
is authoritlvely stated that there are
enough concentrates en- hand to run the
works for forty days, and besides that
there are over 1000 tons of ore available
on the dumps at different mines of the
company.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

With its intense itching, dry, hot skin,
often broken into painful cracks, and the
little watery pimples, often causes in
describable suffering. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla has wonderful power over this
disease. 1t purifies the blood and expels
the humor, and the skin heals without a
scar. Send for book containing many
statements of cures, to G. I. Hood & Co.,
Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. -
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07
WHICH PAYS?
CO-Operative or Assessment VS.. Old Line
Life Insurance COmpanies

Co-Operative or Assessment VS.. Old Line
Life Insurance Companies.
Cooperative insurance means promis-
ing you something for less than it costs.
1t is the discarded plan in regular com
panies of a Idle to win" policy. If you
die before the company bursts your wife
MAY get SOME money. None Of the poll
cies agree to pay fixed amount, but only
what an assessment will net. Say that
you stay in an assessment company for
five years Qhe average length of life of
such associatlons), the company or assoc-
alton "goes ups" you get nothing. You
don't pay your assessment on the day
you get nothing; you drop out of the or
der or company-you get nothing.
The New York Life has been organized
45 years. Assets to protect policy hold.
ers, $95,000,000. So it Is the strongest of
all. You have 80 days grace on ali prem
lums, including the first, SO don't delay
insurng. You don't care or are unable
to make payments and we give you paid
up policy. The company takes no mans
money that it is not willing to render an
equivalent.
JUSTICE, EQUITY AND STRENGTH.
Insure at once, at low rates, with
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

IT is pleasant amid the din and strife OF
politics to read of the double wedding in
Helena, at which two estimable young
ladies', Miss Eudora and Miss Elizabeth
KnIgnr Jr. anu wallace respeMfssrs.
Helena maintained on this occasion the re-
nown she has acquired for refinement and
generosity. The ladies' attire We'd
with their features in beauty. The
presents were superb and appro-
pirate. The church decorations were
in excellent taste. But better than
all was the large assemblage of friends
whose good wishes impaired special
charm to the occasion. May Montana
always retain that good fellowship which
makes the early settlers seem as members
of one family. May the new corners en-
ulate them in cultivatlng those social
virtues which render Montana the favor
ite home of all who have settled here.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

Step into Ringwald's Jewslry store AID
see the elegant assortment Of Jewelry ut
wny down prices.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

GROUP. HOPPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved y
shiloh's Cure. For sale by Iapeyre Bros.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07

Metropolitan Fashion Books FOR sale at
Joe Conrad's.
Great Falls tribune., 1889-12-07
ACCOMMODATION

For travellers going to Barker and Kib-
bey from Great Falls. Good stabling
and teed. Board and Lodging. Wines,
Liquors and Cigars. Robt. Bates, Otter
Creek, six miles above Belt.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-05-10

The revival service at the Baptist
church, conducted by EVangelists
Maxcy aud Fart, of Texas, has now
been in progress eleven days with I'M
abated interest. The sermons preached
by Bro. Maxcy have been delivered
with force, earnestness and point.
Efforts are made to reach the hearts of
the audience. Strong men, unused to
it, have bowed for prayer. Some who
have not publicly manifes ted it, have
told their friends that they are stirred
as they have never been before. Some
say they have been converted, and in
tend to manifest it ere the meeting
closes; while others still have made a
public profession of filth in Christ,
have joined the church and now await
baptism.
1t is our belief that here are quite a
number who are upon the threshold OF
the Kingdom. One step more. viz: full
surrender OF themselves to Christ az
their personal savior, would land them
safe on saIvatiop's shore. Will they
take the alI.important step? is the ques-
ton now being asked by tie christians
as they work and pray tn It they may.
The song services. led by Bro. Hart,
are thrilling il effect upon the beur~r.
Wonderful power there is in the serv-
ice of song.
At the least calculation, the meeting
will continue till Sunday night. There
was never more OppOrtune time for
christians to work and pray than during
the next three DAYS
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-05-10

Mr.. Burnett has bis brickyard and
bTickmaking machine in readiness for
work. The preliminary test of the
machinery proved successful, and brick
can be turned out at the rate OF 10000
per day. The market is good and the
material excellent. We hope cheap,
good brick will lead to the erection Of
brick business houses. The erection
of substantial brick buildings will, by
adding an air of permanenee to our
city, remove the claim of croakers that
it is a mushroom growth. Brick build
ings, though more expensive in the
erection, are more economical in the
maintenance. Moreover, Icing more
secure from fire, insurance will be
cheaper. frst-class companies will take
the risks, merchants will be more
secure, and in proportion as the insur-
anee drain becomes less and their
credit better. rents will increase. thus
cOmpensating the property owner for
his outlay. and keeping the money 10
town instead Of sending it off for high
insurance premiums.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-05-10

"The Police Jury has appropriated
the sum Of $50 90 to be used in build
ing new court house for the parish Of
Caloasieu. in the town Of Lake Charles "
- Weekly Louisiana ReUisV.
This is an error, the Police Jury
failed to make the appropriation, and
all the legal records Of the parish must
continue yet awhile in q miserable old
pine building, where they are in con
staDt danger Of being destroyed by
fire. PrnieDt business people are get
ting from the clerk certified copies of
al important transfers and mortgages
10 which they are interested. Where
acts are not passed before notary who
keeps record distinct from the court
house records, this course is NOT only
wise but the only safe one to pursue i.
Yet to individuals il viii cost double the
amount of their taxes
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-05-10
,Ehe NlelvrIeIs Tragedy.

A crime of terrific magnitude has
stained the early history of the embryo
town of Vinton on the Southern Pacific
railroad, in the western part of Calca-
sieu. About o'clock last Thursday
evening shots were heard at that place
in or about the house of Mr.. Mel
wick by parties working some $50 yards
distant. Shooting in that section at
birds and other game being a common
occurrence, no heed was given until a
few minutes later. when Melwick's
house was seen in flames. Anumber of
people rushed to the burning building.
when, as described by an eyewitness,
was found lying in the doorway partly
burned, and yet gasping, Mr.. Melwick,
double barreled shotgun, loaded,
lying by him, and near by an Enfield
rife. A bullet hole showed where q
ball had passed into his mouth carrying
upward under the eye and into the tim
pie, blowing out large portion of the
forehead and brain. In the burnt build
ing in different parts were found what
was left of the burnt bodies of his wife
and two children the younger of whom
was about nine or ten years of age.
There was only enough left of their
bodies to show that holocaust of three
human beings had been made.
Melwick, a northern man from Iowa,
formerly of Wisconsin, was postmaster
at Vinton and lived in two-story build
ing owned by Prof. Knapp & Co. Of
Lake Charles. The lower story was
used as store and the upper part as
residence. No one had been seen
about there except an itinerant UNI
brella repairer who had passed there
some time before the shooting.
No cause is known for this murder
and suicide for the irresistible conclu-
sion is, that the doomed man first muir
dered his helpless wife and children
and then destroyed himself. The els
tern had been emptied of its contents
and a douhle-barreled shot gun placed
near him as if to prevent any one inter
fering with his deadly plans.
The mail had been made up and
placed on the hook bv the side of the
railroad and contained two registered
packages which were evidently his own
correspondence. In his vest pocket
was found a set of false teeth, receipt
for a retainer paid an attorney in Lake
Charles to defend him against prosecu-
ton for failing to get tax license.
We are informed that the postofice
was about to be given to another party
and that he had been notified to vacate
the building in ten DAYS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-05-10

On Wednesday evening, Prof. Phil
brick, chief engineer started from Lake
Charles With surveying party to sur
yey and locate the line Of the Kansas
City, Watkins and Gulf railroad. We
have not been authoratiyely told
whether this road viii bs run to Shreye-
port or to Alexandra, but indications
point directly 10 the latter. The party
have gone on the east Of Calcasieu
river, which would Rotbe direct route
70 Shreveport, and is the only sensible
route 10 Alexandria. The previous
vialts and preliminary examinations
made on tho east eide; the fact that the
projectors Of the railroad not only own
immense tracts Of land in Caleasieu.
but have large possessions 10 the local
iiy which would be tzayersed by road
70 Alexandria, furnish strong reasons
Tor believing that the road win b
directed thither. we believe the enter,
prising citizens 81 Alexandria have, 81
vote 81 the people, appropriated saz
for o number Of years 70 the frst rail
road built into that town. Possibly
this road may win tie prize We vial
them victory il the race, aud bid then
coa apssd.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-05-10
For Sale.

TNHAT sPLENDInPR PROPERTY FORMERLY
L owned by L, O. Dees, at neespprt, situated
two miles from the Court House and containing
about Is acres Of land with frontage Of $50 feet
buildings and improvements thereon situated, to-
witt a one-aud.a,half story dwelling house with
an eightfoOt hail on both floors, with four rooms
down stairs and three up stairs with both front
and back galleries, and double brick 0himneya
with Fireplace in each room down stairs There
Is also an III To tho building containing dining
room, kitchen and stoTe.rDdm; q 1000 gallon els,
tern and wash. house, under same cover and all
necessary ont houses, including new chicken
house There are also on the same property three
cottage hnussst with double brick ellimneye; one
storehonse on tho RIVER hank, and q large Office
with sleeping rooms, also stable aud carriage
house, A picket fence IN good condition encl9ses
each ono OF the hbOye-named houses, and there
are about 900 orange trees on the property. For
j. ". BRYAN,
febfG-6stf Lake Giarleai La
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1889-05-10

Another wonderful discovery has been
made, aud that too by q lady In this county.
Disease fastened Its clutches upon her and
for several years she WithstOod its seveTest
tests, but her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed emminent. For three
months she cOughed necessarily and could
not sleep She bought of US a bottle of Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption. and
was SO much relieved on taking first dose
that she slept all night, and with one bottle
has been miraeulously cured. Her name is
Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus writes W. c.
Hendrlck g. Co, of Shelby, N. C.-Get a free
trial bottle at W. a. Knapp's drug store. 3