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The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
GREAT FALLS CITY,

Located at the Great falls of the Missouri
which furnish the mightest available
Water power IN the AmericancOntinent II
not on the globe, is the Queen City Of the
| Northwest
| She is within ten miles of the most ex-
tensive Coal fields and Iron district in the
West, beyond and almost contiguous to
which are. eXhaustless mines of Gold.
Silver, Copper and Lead.
She is III the very heart of vast Agri-
cultural and Grazing country of unequal
ed fertility and capacity.
She is destined by her natural resonr-
ces and geographical position to become
the leading Manufacturing City between
Minneapolis and the Pacific, as we'll AZ
the Railroad Center of Montans.
She is already the terminus of three
Railroads, the st Paul, Minneapolis and
Manitoba, the Montana Central and the
Sand Coulee Coal Fields Branch.
She has Il population of nearly 1000
enterprising and intelligent Americans
and is growing rapidly.
She is possessed of one of the most
healthy, delightful climates on the earth.
the mean winter temperature being about
the same as Southern Ohio or Illinois,
and the summer lights being rendered
cool and bracing by gentle m"untai2
br6eZes.
She has the most magnificent Iron
Bridge across the Upper Missouri, costing
$4,000.
She has. a magnificent Railway Bridge
spanning the broad, sparkling Missouri
and connecting the East aud West divis-
ions, OF the City, the former the busi-
ness and residential, and the latter the loca-
ton OF the railway machine shops, round
house, car works and other extensive ter.
minal establishments.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
Tho MayOralty.

When the citizens meeting was held
Thursday evening it was supposed the
proceedings were to be conducted with
fairness and the election would he on a
non-partisan basis. Mr.. Charles Wegner
emphatically declined the nomination,
and the contest being made between
Drs. Ladd and Fairfield the former fall
Ing in with the idea generally expressed,
that DIR. Fairfield as president Of the
council should succeed to the office of
mayor, Withdrew his name. But there
are always few tricksters in every party,
and much to the chagrin of the fair
minded numbers of the democratic par
ty, it was learned today that Charles
Wegner would contest the election of
Dr. Fairfield, although he had positively
declined. This breach of good faith has
created much i'll feeling among even
those who would have supported Mr..
Wegner If he had accepted the nomina-
ton the other evening, and there were
many who said they would not be parties
to any such proceeding.
: In regard to Charles Wegner it can be
said that he is good neighbor and u
good citizen. The trouble with him is
that he is easily duped by those who wish
to control him. Whenever he las been
tried as chairman of meeting he has
always failed. He is not convsrsant with
parliamentary rules, and not quick of per-
ception.
DR.. Fairfield, on tho contrary, is pos
sessed of the qualifications which fit him
for the office. lie is a public-spirited
citizen, intelligent, quick -witted and gen
orally attable. He is independent in
thought and action, and in all of his
movements he acts for the good of the
at large. As mayor of the
city he will fill the office with dignity
and ability. There should be no doubt
rs to which one should be elected.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07

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The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
FIELD FOR A GOOD DAGRICULTURAI
PAPER.

Editor Of the LEADER:
This part Of Montana needs pape,
devoted to the agricultural and stock in
terests Of Northern Montana. The only
paper in Montana devoted to such inter-
ests is the Husbandman of White Sui
phur Springs. Either though ignorance
of the agricultural resources of this re-
gion, or through hostility to this part of
the Territory, the grossest misrepresen-
tations are being made by that paper as
to our agricultural advantages. This
great Territory, 500 miles in length, is not
intelligently understood by the Husband
man, who secludes himself among the
remote slopes of the Belt range hun
dred and fifty miles away. II Mr.. Suth-
lin would visit this region and see for
himself the acreage sown in and
about Great Falls this spring, where no
irrigation can be had, and gather from
the people cultivating these lands their
experience in past years, he would not
continue to wilfully misrepresent the ag-
ricultural character of this country. Let
us have some journal devoted to our ag-
ricultural interests that will do us Justice,
A FARMER.
From the LEADER press is issued a
weekly expressly for circulation among
the farmers of Northern Montana. In its
columns will be found articles treating of
the agricultural and stock growing in
terests of Northern Montana; also upon
the various branches Of agriculture, to-
wit, horticulture, arboriculture, etc. As
the season progresses it is our aim to de-
vote considerable space to the farming
and stock interests of this section of the
'rarritorv
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
PROCLAMATION FOR A CENTEN.
NAL CELEBRATION AND
HOUR OF PRAYER
IN CONFEDERATION OF THE IN
AUGURATION OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON.
THE COUNTRY. ENSHROUDED IN
HEAVY SNOW MANTLES.

Washington Centennial Celebration.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The following
proclamation was issued this afternoon
BY the President of the United State.
OF America, proclamation.
A hundred years have passed since the
government which our forefathers found
ed was formally organized. At noon or
the soth day of April, 1889, in the city OF
New York and in the presence of an as.
semolage of heroic men whose patriotic de-
votion had led the colonies to victory and
Independence, George Washington took
the oath of office as the chief magistrate
OF the new born republic. This impress
slve act was preceded at o'clock in the
morning In all the churches by prayer
for Gods blessing on the government
and Its President. The centennial Of
this tllustrious event in our history has
been declared general holiday by an
act Of Congress. To the end that the
people Of the whole country NAV ioin
in commemorative exercises apnropriate
TO the day, and in order that the ioy of
the occasion may be associated with deep
thanksgiving in the minds of the people
for all the blessings of the past and de-
vout supplications to God for their con
tinuance in the future, the representa-
tives OF religious creeds, both Christian
ana Hebrew, have memorialized the gov
ernment to designate an hour for PRAYER
and thanksgiving on that day:
Now therefore I. Baniamin Harriso,
PRESIDENT of the United States of Amer
lea, IN response to this pious and rea-
sonable request, do recommend that
on Tuesday April 80, at the hour of o
o'clock in the morning, the people of the
entire country repair to their several
places Of divine worship to implore the
favor of God that blessings, liberty, pros
perity and peace may abide with US as a
people, and that His hand may lead us In
paths Of righteousness and good deeds.
In witness whereof have hereunto set
my name and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed. Done In the
City of Washington this 4th dav of April
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-nine, and
OF the independence of the United States
the one hundred and thirteenth.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
BY the President:
JAMES 4. BLAINE, Secretary of State.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS.

Don't forget the grand spread at til,
Delmonico to-day.
Bob Mackey is at the Cascade hote
and not at the hospital.
One lady voted at the school election
Several cast their vote last year.
A large number of Milch cows are of
fered for sale at the Eclipse stables.
Work upon the pump house for tn,
water works was commenced yesterday
T. E. Collins is not the author nor does
he countenance the squib in last even
ing's Liar.
"A sidewalk on Second street between
Cenaral and First avenue north ia heino
constructed.
Miss Clarke's rendition of the Famine
from Hiawatha is said by eminent critics
to be unsurpassed.
Mr.. A. Wassenich of the great (:incin.
natl safe agency, left for his home in
Denver yesterday afternoon.
Bob of Filth Avenue memory. ia
cooks on the Pacific slope.
Col. Broadwater arrived In the city yes
terday afternoon and proceeded immedi-
ately to st. Paul and the East The Col.
means business.
The entertainment to be given by Miss
Clarke Monday evening at Arion hall will
be first class in every respect. Do not
fail to be there.
Tickets for the Dramatic Reading Mon
day night can be had at Beachley's store
and Matkins' cigar stand. Ordinary
tickets 80 cents, reserved seats rs.
Messrs. Matthes & Roehl, during the
past week, have been crowded with
guests far beyond their utmost capacity.
No more popular house than the Mil
waukee in the whole West.
]. F. McClelland is popular and in-
telligent young man. He is industrious
and possessed of such intelligence as to
enable him almost Immediately to per-
form the duties of police magistrate
with ability and sound discretion.
J. B. Leslie is All able attorney, and as
clerk of the city council there will be no
ordinances drawn which can be over
turned in case of suit criminal or civil.
MIR. Stanton has held the office one term
and should give place to another man.
Certain parties have located a quartz
claim near the Black Eagle falls. There
are two reasons why such claim would
not be valid. First, it is upon patented
ground. Second, no mineral-bearing
quartz exists there. Either of these facts
is sufficient to defeat the claim. which
was probably made without knowledge
of them.
w. p. Beachley is Que of the Oldest
citizens of Great Falls. having come here
In 1884, and who put up, we believe, the
first store building in the city. Not one
word can be said against his honesty and
fitness for the position. Without saying
q word against Mr.. Ringwald, who has
collected the licenses for the
city and has SO far as we know faithfully
performed his duties, yet many of our
people would be pleased to see Mr..
Beachley the next city treasurer.
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CHICAGO, April "a reliable Wash
ington correspondent sends his paper a
long story of what is believed to be IN Of
fetal statement of the future policy of
President Harrison's administration. He
declares that the internal policy will not
% materially changed, but that vigor-
ous foreign policy will be pursued. The
first thing will be to make strong navy.
10 this end the appropriation for naval
vessels will be doubled. Ocean COM
merce will be encouraged. Cuba and Sa-
Importance to us than any one else. The
Nicaragua canal will be taken under our
protection and in general the external in
terests Of the nation will he looked after
as the most necessary thing now to he
considered for our future welfare.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
Saved by His Aunt.

NEWPORT, April 6.-Mrs. Wilson, wide
" known by her maiden name, Ida
Lewis yesterday added another to the
long list OF lives saved her. Her uncle,
Henry Lewis, 70 years old, while return
ing from fishing in a small skiff, fell
overheard in the harbor near Lime Rock
lighthouse, of which she is the keeper.
She saw the accident and put out in a
boat and rescued him in an exhausted
condition.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
Odd Fellows, Beware +!

A man by the name of Holloway, orig
lnally from Cincinnati, with light chin
whiskers, MANNED left hand, wears a
black silk hat and trowsers inside his
boot legs, has procured money of several
Odd Fellows under false representations.
lie Claims to be alf Odd Fellow, but Is an
lmpostor, and works his nefarious
schemes OF money getting in the name of
the order. Be careful and do not be be-
guiled into his net.
The above is on the authority of several
prominent Odd Fellows. Territorial pa
pers please copy.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
More Efficient Mail sarv,c..

WASHINGTON, April 6.-W. McGinniss
OF Ohio has been appointed supt. of
railway mail service and assigned to du-
ty IN the Office of the second assistant
postmaster general.
The secretary of the interior has re-
quested the attorney general to cause q
suit to be instituted to recover IT,
tie to the lands known as DesMoines riv
er lands, in Iowa, provided the attorney
general is of the opinion that such a suit
could be maintained and he to the inter
est OF the government
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07

LONDON, April 6:-The mayor of Lei
cester today received an anonymous let
ter warning him that plot had been ar
ranged to shoot the Prince of Wales
when he attended the race meeting there
today. Though the authorities place lit
tie confidence in the statement they took
every precaution to insure the safety of
His Royal Highness. Up tc 2 o'clock
this afternoon nothing Of an unusual na-
ture had taken place.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
The Fair Association,

A large number Of interested citizens
met In the probate court room last nigh,
to interchange ideas regarding the or
ganization of the fair association. :.
The report Of the committee appointed
to locate the grounds was read and adopt
ed. ;.
The committee on subscription reported
that 100000 had been subscribed, and
that they had sent out thirty or forty let
ters soliciting subscriptions.
Mr.. Renner was called upon and said
that $1,000 would be needed to erect the
necessary buildings, fences, etc.
Mr.Tod said that 42 acres are needed for
mile track; the buildings for exhibits
would probably cost from $500 to $2,-
500 and suitable stables can be erected
for $1,000 or $1,000. He said Mr.. Grif-
fifth would volunteer his services Is civil
engineer, If needed. Mr.. Tod advocated
the advantages of railway facilities in
transporting the thousands Of people to
and from the fair.
Mr.. Charles Wegner mentioned the
fact that a school section near Sand Cou-
lee and the railroad track would make a
suitable location.
Mr.. Gibson thought the piece of ground
referred to by Mr.. Wegner undesirable
on account Of it's roughness.
Mr.. Rolfe stated that the committee
should thoroughly investigate before
choosing a location for the grounds; that
there Is piece of land near Sand Coulee
which can be secured for $1,000 or ST.
5OO. Mr.. Rolfe said that some of the
land belonging to the townsite co. might
be leased for number years. lie did
not consider railroad facilities absolutely
necessary at present. He said the money
paid to the railroad company would be
taken ont OF the city, whereas that paid
to hacklnen, ETC., would remain in cir
culation in Great Falls.
MIR. Ira Myers cOncurred with Mr..
kolfe's views regarding the railroad ques-
ton and to make success of the enter
prise he thought the ground should be
purchased.
Mr.. Collins spoke of the necessity of
raising more money as soon as possible.
tie enumerated the benefits to be deriv-
ed from the association. =
Messrs. Collins, Mcknight and Myers
were added to the committee on sub
scriptions.
Mr.. Myers said that If the association
should desire it he could furnish ma
chine to use in the construction of the
race course.
MI. andrew Jensen arose and said he
would double his subscription, whereup-
on Robt. Vaughn subscribed for 5 shares
more; Phil Gibson doubled his subscrip
ton, Mr.. Horst took four more shares, L.
Z. Collins 2 more, ]. II. Mcknight 2
more, the Cataract Mill Co. per f. b.
Wilcox subscribed for shares, and in
short time 1915 worth Of stock was taken.
Mr.. Gibson emphatically expressed
himself in favor Of locating the grounds
near the railroad. He believed the ad-
vantages to be derived from railroad
are very great.
1t was moved that the nine largest
stockholders be the incorporators of the
The motion was carried and |
The meeting adjourned.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
Heaviest Snow Storm Yet.

PrrrsBURa, Pa, April 8.-The heaviest
snow storm OF the season is prevailing
in this section. 1t began at 10 o'clock
last night. 1t has been showing ever
since; 8 inches falling up to 10 O'clock
this morning. In the mountains the
railroad men report Q feet. Trains all
behind time. No accidents reported.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
To be C0urt-Martialed,

WASHINGTON, April 6,-Acting upon
the recommendation Of the Secretary OF
War, the president will order cour,
martial probably this afternoon for the
trial of Maj. Geo. A. Zines, retired, upon
charges of conduct unbecoming an officer
and gentleman.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
His Skull CruH1,Ad.

DUBLIN, April 6.-The body of wood
ranger named N. D. Gibdon was found
in the river at Kilkenny with his skull
crushed. 1t is believed that he was
murdered on account of agrarian
troubles,
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
Snow, Thunder and Lightning.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, April Ga
heavy snow storm prevailing here &C.
companied by thunder and lightning
promises to be the deepest of the winter
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
Snow Very Heavy.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April "a snow
storm has prevailed here last night
and today. Heavy snow reported
in the mountains.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07

Don't fail to read the Presidents proc
lamation and to begin little practice
preparatory to the tappointed hour of
prayer on the 30th, don't fail to devoutly
attend church with a heart bowed down
tudAY
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07

Preaching at II a. M. and 7:3O p. m.
Sunday School at $50 p. m.
Young peoples meeting at $50 p. m,
All are invited.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07

Mr.. J. Roehl, brother Of mine host Of
the Milwaukee house, returned to Grent
Falls Yesterday, after spending the win
ter in Germany. Mr.. .Roehl Is a first
class millwright and machinist,
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
FIVE CENTS
The Dramatic Reading.

Inc dramatic Reading.
The programme for Miss Clark 3 elo-
cutionary reading on Monday night next
is as follows:
PART I.
Lasca,. ...................F Frank DuPrez
Music.
The Famine, Lonefellow
Music
Miss Edith Helps Things Along ........
... Bret Harte.
Music.
Sleep Walking Scene-Macbeth.
....Shakespeare
PART II.
Music.
Fra Giacamo, mo,.............R r. Buchannon
,, ~: Music.
Hunting Mouse. jenkins
Music.
There will be male quartette. Thorn
as E. Brady will kindly give vocal solo,
and Prof: Race violin solo. - , III (
Admission 80 cents. Reserved, seats
75 cents. %f
Tickets to he had at Beachley's book
store and at the postoffice store.
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SO Reward

For information leading to the arrest of
the person or persons who recently killed
fish in Belt creek with giant powder. En-
quire at this office. Att
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14aAe l1alliKtA Ratnrn.

New YORK, April 6.-The baseball
teams landed at the foot of 22nd street
North river ut O'Clock a. m,
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07
School Election.

SAND CorLEE, April 6.-(special to the
LEADER AT the school election TODAY
were chosen Thomas. Dwyer for long
term and George Vernon short term.
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Information Wante,

Information Wanted.
Patrick D: Sullivan native Of Cork, Ireland,
pond with Joseph Sullivan, Egan MissOula cO,ln-
ty, Mont, he would hear Of something to his i'd
vantage.
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And Thus the Roses Fade.

LONDON, April 6.-The duchess of
Cambridge, aunt of Julien, is dead. She
was born in 1897.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07

Two Good Girls Wanted,
QUALIFIED to do Dining room and Chamber
" work. Enquire without delay at the Furniture
Store Of POWERS d TRlGG Central avenue. a9-lw
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Snow Storm at Washington.

WASHINGTON, April CA driving
snow'storm visited this city this morning.
The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-04-07

Kanchmen and All Others
Oemember that Hubert Chandler will furnish
II you with reliable help at any time,
Helena Employment Office, Helena, Montana.
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Wanted.

4 man that don't take any Of his home papers be-
a cause there's ''nothin IN 'em' who lavishes bis
money on foreign literature, howls against town.
site companies and home enterprise IN general.
poor devil,--tO run RATS on Salt River! Enquire
at this office. Good Inducements to right party.
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Notice.
Any persons wanting horses brought in from tn,
range can obtain them by leaving brands an<
description for Fred ThurstOn at the pOstOff1ce
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WANTED,
y situation as cook Or hOusekeeper in a private
4 family by middle-aged woman. Enquire at
this Office "
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For Rent,
NEATLY furnished and mfurnished rooms
u H. NJ. MORGAN, 1st ave. North and 4th Street
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Personal.
1 SENSIBLE, we'll educated, good looking young
n woman Of nineteen, who can furnish refer.
man engaged in mining ranching or profess
sion. Address. Miss H. &. BrandmOn, City POST
office, Washington, D. C.
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To Rent.
0NE nine room house with all modern conyeu.
U fences, suitable for rOOmers. JAMES LAWLER,
Or HANKS 4 ATKINSON
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+. NJ. MORGAN

Tree, Grass, Garden and Flower seeds
at Lapeyre Bros.
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For Rent,
A BUILDING on First avenue south. suitable for
4 store or restaurant. Apply to Hanks d A.