Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1889-08-14
SPRAY OF THE FALLS,
(From Saturdays Daily

(From saturdays Daily.)
Sol Yates returned today from Helena,
where his eyes have been under treat
ment. He is much improved.
Mr.. T. w. Wright from Schenectady,
N. Y, arrived in town today and will take
prospective view of the city aud sur
rounding country.
Mr.. James ]. Hill and Mr.. Marvel will
arrive on special train this afternoon.
They were at Glasgow at 8 a. m. today
Mr.. Ives may be with the party.
Messrs. Drew, Inman and Fred L.
Harpster from Clinton, ILL.,, arrived at the
Park yesterday. These gentlemen are
men of means and keen business ability,
and will look over our country with a
view to investment and location.
On the east bound train today were
Mr.. and Mrs.T. Gibson and Mrs. johnson,
Mrs. Gibson's mother, going to Chicago
to spend a few months. Mrs. j. P. Levi
was also bound for Illinois to make a
four weeks visit to her mother.
Captain j. w. Plummer, the we'll
known mining engineer, left for Neihart
today. He will start up work on the
Moulton mine and will lie in the camp
about two weeks. The presence Of Cap
tain Plummer is another good sign of
progress at Neihart.
The electric light failed to appear until
1890 p. m. last night. The engineer had
counted on water for the boiler from the
waterworks, but the connections were
not completed on time. This is the only
time that the light has failed since the
works began, which is good record.
Harry S. Ives, at present superintend
ent of the Breckenridge division of the
Manitoba road, has been made general
manager Of the Montana Central road.
He is expected here today on the special
train. The officials OF the road are yet
undecided as to who will succeed Mr..
Ives on the Breckenridge division.
A telegram was received Monday last
from Granville Turner of Great Falls say
ing that G. N. Hackshaw was killed Sun
day night by an accident. The informa-
ton was intended for P. II. Hughes, who
is in enroute for the National Park. He,
however, having passed this point, the
dispatch was torwarded.-R. M. Hus-
bandman.
At the meeting of the county conf
missioners yesterday, Messrs. Hanks and
Clingan were present William Glass
cock was appointed registry agent in
place of Sam Dean for district No. 7.
Harry Oxley of Belt was appointed for
district No. 8. H. W. Child, Theo. Gibson
and F. Coombs were appointed to view
road from the city to the lower falls.
The polling place in upper Sand Coulee
1 oh ~, p1l VIC
Messrs Cashier, Martin and Curran were
to Barker J. d. Taylor was appointed
game warden for four months ut 800 per
month.
Steps have been taken to organize the
Montana Artesian Well and Dam com
pany. The company intends to sink ar
tesian wells in Cascade county for the
purpose of securing an adequate and con-
slant supply of water for general pur-
poses on the bench lands. A number of
prominent citizens have conferred with
Mr.. Paris Gibson on the subject
Measures will be taken at once to com
plete the organization of the company
with adequate capital divided into shares
of 300 each. A number Of our most
progressive and public spirited citizens
have already signified desire to be char
ter members.
Tie republican central committee met
last evening, pursuant to call, in Judge
Races office. A letter was read from
Charles M. Webster stating that owing to
bad health he could not conduct the COM
ing campaign. He therefore rendered
his resignation as chairman of the county
4 ,,ittoo This announcement yV0s ra-
ceived with surprise. Mr.. Chowen was
urged to accept the craftsmanship but he
declined. Finally Will Hanks was chosen.
The meeting then prepared call for pri-
maries and a county convention which
will be held on the 17th and 10Th instants,
respectively. There will be 80 delegates.
The old method of-electing delegates by
wards in Great Falls was retained. The
township was allowed three delegates.
Judge Race SAID that there should be a
republican committee in each precinct to
attend to registration. Will Hanks spoke
OF the importance of nominating straight
ticket Independently OF democratic in
fllenee.
Arion hall was crowded to excess last
evening After operate selections BY
Fritz Anime and orchestra, Messrs. Germ
| and Davenport, Win MIS- Feflu, WHO nuu
kindly volunteered their services, appear
ed in their original comedy specially, en-
titled "Soup." This amusing piece elic-
tied roars Of laughter and afforded much
entertainment. 1t ensured the success of
the entire performance. After more Sc
lections by the accomplished ANIME,
Barnell, the accomplished French jug,
gler and sword swallower, performed
some daring feats. Larry Lund sang
some exquisite ballads and Leo and Da-
varo gave some parlor gymnastic exe 7.
c1ses. Frank Wilcox, who was SPILLED"
as "professional," did not appear and
will have to pay forfeit. Perhaps he will
have to kneel to the wlttiest, etc." The
popular Charles a., Archer gsEs so% %so %us
forded great pleasure. Clever Carroll
and his yentriloquist family Of five also
entertained the audience. This bsnetit
concert was rendered to the Episcopal
church and proved a great financial sue,
cess. The ladies are grateful to Mr., and
Mrs. Germ, Mr.. Davenport MI ANIME,