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The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
STUFF AND NONSENSE.

The silly mouthings that appear in the
mis-Leader of last night assuming to
be the TRANSACTIONS of a conference of
democrats, is Il fair sample of the grade
of intelligence and class of characters
that p%ervades that office and is repre-
sentative of that part of the republican
~element-and since Mr.. Hanks has fond
ly and faithfully associated himself with
that element he must be classed with
them. The whole thing is weak, sense
less and foolish and the fruit of very bad
brain and very bad conscience, cor it
has not in it one word of sense or of
truth, though it claims to be fact. And
yet these people have the effrontery to
ask reputable people to vote for them, to
with their most valuable and sacred in
terests. AS we'll might the mother sheep
entruSt her new born lamb to the smil-
ing coyote.
With these people it seems to be con
sidered a crime that Mr.. Gibson has used
his W ability and induced other men
to use theirs to build IL town and estah-
fish industries that shall be a benefit TO
every n and give employment to
hundreds of men. For all this he is the
proper object Of every kind of lying and
infamy. But because Mr.. Hanks, $50 per
cent WILL" has built a little one story
room, just large enough for him to get
IN and carry on his business of loaning
his boards of wealth to those who
are in need and are able to pay
his two per cent per month if they
they can furnish the necessary security,
but not a cent for the poor man or labor
ing man, no matter what his poverty or
his need, he is just the man to vote for!
Do you have any idea he will go without
sleep and food to pass a law to reduce the
rate of interest and punish usury--the
worst enemy of the poor man, the one
that walks right into his house in mid
winter andttakes the coal and bread from
the little ones?
Do you think this grasping Shylock
will be laboring to make money cheap
and plenty for the poor man when their
need and poverty are the bread and but
ter on which he grows fat? 1t would be
well for the poor man to consider these
matters before he votes.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

RargAinS in WinterWeaI

hight now, before extreme cold wealth
er sets in, is the time to look up bargains
in winterwear, such as hosiery, gloves,
m%ittens, %ilannels, underwear, dress goods,
%cloaks, etc, etc. Of cloaks we have had
eight large shipments and yet we cannot
keep up with the demand. 1t is an es-
tablished fact that our prices this veal on
everything in the cloak line, from the
cheapest TO the highest priced, are be-
yond competitor; and ON the style and fit
the best tie market affords. Our dress
goods department is superior to anything
in the country, which an inspection will
easily verify. Ladies' and gents under
wear aud hosiery isl department of great
Importance at this time of the year, and
we are showing great bargains in this
line. Those who are acquainted with
our shoe department will decide with us
that we only carry makes we'll known to
the general public and at prices which
cannot be duplicated west of the Missis-
sippi rver. Notwithstanding the fac,
that most ali goods IA re advanced 20 per
cent we shall Ter the present maintain
our low prices and in addition We will Of
fer Il premium we'll worth having. With
$40 worth Of goods we will give free of
charge Rand u McNally's Worlds At
las, with complete maps of all countries.
including an excellent map of Montana,
The fact that this atlas is published by
Rand, McNally Il Co. is sufficient guar
anty of its being nothing but ~frst-class.
w, b, RALEIGH IL Co.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
THE G ISSUE.

The campaign is nearing the end and
and the voter must no overlook the fact
that so far as the election Of a state sena-
tor is concerned. the great issue is home
interest and the advancement of the well
fare of this city and county. No one can
claim Tor a moment that VIII Hanks has
the ability, the experience or the intlu-
nee that Paris Gibson commands or that
he would labor with the same zeal and
effectiveness that the latter would in
originating and carrying to "A successful
issue measures in the interest of Great
Falls and Cascade county. Partisan bias
can not be so strong as to raise Il question
as to these facts. Any one who knows
the men must admit them.
The legislature to convene in January
will be the first working one since the
admission of the state. The work to
be performed will be of the most impor-
tant character. Besides starting Alright
the affairs of state there will be many
questions of local interest to be deter
mined and the growing and prosperous
city of Great Falls will have many things
to ask of that body. To whom can we
with greater safety intrust our interests,
Will Hanks or Paris Gibson? In the
contest for the state university, an lnsti-
tuition due Great Falls for many reasons,
who would do us the greater service in
the state senate? 1t would be superluous
TO answer. The people of Cascade county
know that no man has more at
heart the welfare Of this city, which he
founded, than Paris Gibson, and that no
other citizen could or would do as effec-
tive work IN its behalf. The election of
Mr.. Gibson is guarantee that every in.
terest of this county will be more than
jealousy guarded and that we will lose
no point Of vantage in the coming legis-
latlve contests.
This is the local issue and it cannot be
avoided by senseless abuse of Mr.. Gibson.
who is too we'll known in this community
to be hurt by the missiles fired at him
from the Rolfe boomerang. The people
will vote to advance their W interests
and welfare.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

The Leader presumes to dictate-If
you don't think and vote as it does, vol
are II mugwump, and will be driven out
of the republican party. The TRIBUNE
believes in every voter gaining all the
information possible and then giving his
vote to that party which favors measures
favorable to his interests. The McKin-
ley bill works a hardship on every work
ing man, oma and child in Great Falls.
1t is unjust. To prove these assertions go
to the dry goods, clothing and shoe
houses and find out. If you find they are
true, have manhood enough to vote
against the party which endorses the rob-
berry. Don't lie a blind, obstinate partisan.
Be IN intelligent man.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

WE publish in another column a num-
Der of letters from iobhers and whole
salers which show beyond any question
that the effect of the passage Of the Nc
kinley bill has been to advance prices in
almost all lines of goods, with no cores
ponding benefits to the general consumer.
The farmer realizes no more for his pro-
ducts, the mechanic and laborer receive
no more wages, but for many articles Of
daily necessity they must pay al increas-
ed price-all for the benefit of the man
ufacturers of the eastern states who are
expected to contribute freely to the re
publican campaign fund. Carter sup.
ported this measure. II you believe III
"protection" Of this kind-for the rich ana
against the poor-vole for him again if
not, vote for W. W. Dixon. He will fa-
vor an equitable tariff revision that gives
the consumer an equal chance with the
manufacturer.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
THE GAG LAW.

The Leader has had II good deal to say
about the gag" law, connecting with it
the name of W. W. Dixon, the democratic
candidate for congress. The following
letter from Gen. G. S. Warren of Butte,
one of the most prominent republicans of
Montana. shows that Mr., Dixon had no
hand IN its passage, while the name of
War Horse Sanders is mixed up in the
deal:
Editor Miner: During the past week
name has been mentioned in your
paper in connection with what is known
the "gng' law. | am at all times will
ing to take my share of the responsible
ity in connection with the gag law or
any other public measure. The follow
ing | believe to be the facts in connec-
ton with this law: During the session
of the Legislature in 1878, the law as
passed was handed me by the late Judge
A. J. DAVIS. | gave it to Colonel w. F.
Sanders. He gave it to his brother, j..
G. Sanders, II member of the council
from jefferson county, who introduced it
as council hill No. "a. This bill received
tell out of the twelve votes of the MEM
hers of the council, and every vote pres
ent of the twenty-four members of the
house. 1t required no lobbying to pass
the bill, both democrats and republicans
voting for it, and both houses were dem
%ocratic. Hon. A. II. Mitchell was presi-
dent of the council, and Hon. Samuel
Word speaker of the house. For years
| have been blackguarded for the pass
age of this law, though not a member of
the legislature. Very respectfully, etc.
CHARLES $. WARREN.
MIR. Dixon was not a member of the
Legislature that passed that measure, hut
it seems to have had the entire support of
Col. Sanders, who had his brother intro
duce it in the council. Anybody who be
lieves the gag" law is an issue in this
campaign should vote against Will Hanks,
who tavors Col. Sanders fur senator.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

The tariff prevents the cheap working
men of Europe who work for 40 and SO
cents a day, from coming into competition
with the workingmen of America who
receive from 81 to SO per day.-Mis-
Leader.
Is there any tariff on labor? What is
to prevent the workingmen of Europe
coming here to enter into competition AS
fully as possible with our own working
men? That is the chief objection to the
Mckinley bill. 1t taxes everything the
laborer buys, but the only commodity he
has for sale-hls labor-is in no manner
protected. The tariff is a great thing fol
the laboring man, to be sure!
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
TIE POOR.

The Mckinley law is simply sending
the manufacturers almost mad with JOY.
The process of squeezing the last cent
from the poor man is proceeding. Make
a note of the following:
There will be a startling change in the
price of shoes with the beginning of next
year. On the coarse shoes the advance
will be at least 10 per cent. The labor
ing man who paid $3.50 for his shoes
heretofore, will soon pay $1.65 for the
same goods.
NecHwear will advance so per cent.
Ties that today are quoted at SO cents
will hereafter cost $1.o0; $3.50 ties 1926.
Wool socks are quoted at an advance
of 10 per cent. Thirty-five-cent socks
o cost 40 cents.
Wooden blankets have gone up 10 per
cent. An ordinary pair of blankets, here
tofore quoted at S6 will now be $3.50.
Cotton hosiery is advancing 8 to 10 per
cent; collars, 20 per cent; able linen
80 per cent; gloves, Is per cent; cloaks
and wraps, ID to 35 per sent.
Workingmen's corduroy trousers, for
merly ", now $3.50.
Fine cashmeres for the rich increased
II per cent; cotton velvet for the poor,
from 40 to 80 per cent.
Ready made clothing for meE. a gen.
sfll advance from 3 to S per cent.
1t Is expected that drugs will go up
from Is to 20 per cent. Soap is already
taking an upward stride. Carpets will
average an increase equal to 10 cents or
80 cents per yard.
Fine-cut tobacco has advanced 2 cents
per pound. Cigars that were sold three
for 20 cents are now selling at 10 cents
straight. Ten-cent cigars are selling at
The rate of 10 cents.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

CONGRESSMAN FITCH of New York has
withdrawn from the republican party.
In il speech at New Haven, Conn.,, he
justified his withdrawal from the repub-
lican party, arraigned Speaker Reed as a
determined and INSCRIPTIONS partisan in
the last degree, claimed that the McKin-
ley bill was only McKinley's in name
that many republicans would nave voted
against it had they dared. He attacked
the sugar bounty given by the bill, claim
ing 1t would give 5 7,500,000 to the plant
ers from the United States treasury, and
the laborer gets no benefit from the high
tariff.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
REGISTERS GER rIFICATES,
The Attorney-General Gives an Opinion as
to Their Value,

The Attorney-General Gives an Opinion as
to Their Value,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Haskell recently re-
ceived an Inquiry as to whether IA man
could vote for the head Of the state ticket
in Il county other than that In which he
was registered; and whether he could
vote inahis OWL county on a registers
certificate, not having had time to register
this year. Under the old law a man
could vote on n state registry certificate
anywhere in the state except for local
officers: and on a county registry certifi-
cate he could vote anywhere in the coun.
ty. The Encouragement decides that
the old law allowing these things has
been abolished, and that now Il man with
Il state registry certificate cannot vote
outside his W county, while q county
registry certificate does not entitle the
holder to vote outside the district for
which it was issued. These registry GER
tiffcates, he decides, are only good for
one election.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

The importers of New York city are
up in arms against the Mckinley bill
and will endeavor to have it declared un-
constitutional because Sec. 30 of the
original bill was omitted in the engrossed
copy signed by the president. Our tele.
graphic columns give an account of a
meeting of leading importers held in
New York yesterday to take action in re-
gard to the matter. The country will
have reason to rejoice if the burdensome
measure could be declared null and void.
1t is the most onerous tax that has ever
been imposed on the people of the United
States.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

The Great Northern railroad company
has about completed the erection of ex-
tenslve warehouses at Demersville. There
are at present AZ six and eight horse
teams engaged in forwarding freight
from Ravalli to the foot of the lake
Sheriff Houston has decided to run an
exclusive passenger boat on Flathead
lake and will h We the same in operation
by the time navigation opens in the
spring.
The NJ. NJ. Go. has just completed a
new warehouse 40x120. The freight be-
ing hauled to Demersville is principally
for the M. M. Co. and Shewherd, Sims il
Co., the contractors of the Great North
ern.-Missoula Gazette.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

THE Leader is trying to make people
believe that the Mckinley bill has not
advanced the prices on goods, but what
will it say of the following circular sent
out by the republican postmaster general
who is at the head of the largest business
establishment of Philadelphia:
Tinware is advancing In cost, and soon
manufacturers will have their way and
you and me will haye to pay very much
more. In view of this state of things we
made, some time since, a large purchase
of kitchen tinware at what was a: low
price then, and would be far lower now,
in face of two advances in makers price
lists. JoHN WANAMAKRR.'
Mr.. Wanamaker ought to be pretty
good authority. His circular is in line
with those of hundreds of other jobbers
and wholesalers, several of which we
publish today.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
U1LF BREEDS CANNOT FO7,E.

Attorney General Haskell, who grinds
out opinions on the election law daily,
has Just rendered a decision holding THAT
Indians and half breeds cannot vote.
The attorney general briefly and point
eddy says: "lndians nor half breeds, IN
der our present laws, cannot be natural
lied or vote, unless specially authorized
by treaty or laws Of congress. Under
Il present laws an Indian or half breed
cannot be naturalized or make himself II
citizen of the United States without the
consent and cooperation of the govern
ment." This is contrary to all iolmer pre-
cedents in Montana anG it will be quite
disappointing To would-be state senator
Johu W. Power, whose henchmen were
actively engaged for several days In get
ting the half breeds of the Milk river
valley registered.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

THE Denver News says: "The rapid
decline of silver down TO $1.O4 per ounce
and its persistence in the downward
delusion and a snare. Democratic sena.
tors and members had both clearer tinan-
cial visions and better courage than their
republican brethren, for when Teller and
other republicans from silver states de-
serted them they stood firm for free sill
YER, and declined in a body to vote for
John Sherman's silver fraud.'
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

George L. Rhodes and Frances w.
Brewster We're united In the holy bonds
by Judge Dyas yesterday.
II you want to thoroughly disgust A
republican today ask him about the Jack
son-kolfe meeting last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. p, Kelly arrived from
minneapolis yesterday and are receiving
the congratulations of many friends.
Duncan MCGOWAN, formerly a promi-
nent Neihart miner but now hniling from
Helena, is at the Park for a Jews days.
Mr.. G. G. David, a prominent ranchman
of the Judith valley, loaded with sun.
plies yesterday and started for his home.
DIR. Tower Of Helena will preach at the
dedication of the M. E. church SUNDAY.
Rey. W. W. Van Orsdell will assist in the
exercises.
). j. Merritt, the rustling Barker
miner, is in town on business. He re-
ports that the camp is active and every
man at work.
More than 25 residences are in course
of construction in the various parts of
town. Most of them, however, are on
the north side.
"My father was II republican and that's
the way I'm goin' to vote," said nm en-
thusiastic heller Yesterday. With such a
DISTINGUISHED.
W. Fl. Black will finish his contract of
excavation for the Great Falls Realty
c%ompany's block today. He has moved
over 1000 cubic yards of stone and
earth in the past three weeks,
Chas. S. Gibson of Benton is in town
and it is reported that he is thinking of
moving his stock ranches up near Great
Falls. The Head of Navigation is
rapidly M wing to Great Fall and he don't
want to be left out in the cold.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
the Original Georgia minstrels will ap-
pear at Arvon hall. Those who do not
see them will miss a treat. On Friday
and Saturday evenings the Georgia min
strels played Mt the Madison street thea
tire to fine business. We must say they
are the best ever visited our city the
singing was something tine.-Seattle
Telegram.
The State VS.. James w. Gibbs was set
down for hearing yesterday, in the su-
preme court. This is the case from Cas-
cade county where the defendant was
convicted of perjury. His appeal to the
supreme court was dismissed a short
time ago, after which he filed an amend
ed transcript of the proceedings In the
lower court and had his case reinstated
OF the docket.
The scandinavian Lutherans organized
a congregation here Tuesday evening,
Oct. 81, id the Presbyterian church. Rev.
N. Doe Of Helena presided. The follow
ing officers were elected: Trustees,
Andrew Jensen, {. I. Grove and Andrew
Infested; secretary, Carl Werri; collect
or, NJ: Peterson. The congregation num-
hers in all about forty members ana u
minister will be called next spring. In
the meantime Rev. Doe of Helena, has
services every other Tuesday evening in
the Presbyterian church, where all Scan
dinavians are cordially invited to attend.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
Who pays for all this?

Who pays for all this?
The w%orkingman.
Who pockets the greater portion of the
rake.otf?
The manufacturer, the monopolist, the
millionaire.
The rich mans income isincreased I'M
der the Mckinley tariff law.
The poor mans wages remain station
ary-if anything, there is a downward
tendency.
The republicans are responsible for the
Mckinley iniquity, and yet there are
workingmen who will vote to perpetuate
them IN power.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

The tax on Administer carpet worth So
n yard is increased IL per cent by the Nc
kinley bill; on two-ply ingram worth 55
cents a yard it is increased 20 per cent.
The heaviest increases are made on the
lower grades all through the bill, so that
the less a consumer can afford to pay
tariff taxes the more tariff taxes he must
nav
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

TIE democratic rally at the Park hotel
last evening was the largest, most sue
cesstul and most. enthusiastic of the
campaign. Both Mr.. Hill and Gov.
Toole made splendid addresses and were
applaudcd to the echo. Mr.. Uill's logi-
cal ami lor"i'lt dis 'siou Of thp tariff
question ~ most fa;arably v,,,rlented
upon by those who listened to him.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

The tariff on blankets, %lannels and
hats has been increased from 50 per cent
IT, ITO per cent; wOmen's and children
dress goods from 50 to 10 per cent;
cheap worsted goods from IS to 10 per
cent; cheap wooden shawls from So to
1876 per cent; ready made clothing from
% to 81 per cent. In the face of these
figures the republicans declare there will
be no increase in prices on these articles.
They are foolish. Prices must 20 up and
have already done so.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
INSULTING THE COLORED MEN.
J. j. Jackson Trotted out by Rolfe to rcIl
the Coiored Men How to Vote,

y, -. jackson lTOtteu out by KOlfe to FOIL
the Coiored Men How to Vote.
From Fridays Daily
j. j. jackson, one of the leaders of the
republican party--judging by Rolfe's
flaming announcements of the event in
his paper--spoke at Arvon hall last even
ing. The affair was of course burlesque
and a few people attended to see the fun.
Leading colored republicans who refuse
to recognize Jackson MS a leader of their
people herewere conspicuous onlyby their
absence and the result of the humbug
and burlesque affair will be to add large
iy to the list OF Dixon and Gibson colored
voters. They have been h%umbuged long
enough, but to put Jackson forward as
their political leader and teacher is the
proverbial last straw. They can't stand
that aud will resent the insult at the
nadia
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01
From Fridays Daily,

Mr.. and Mrs. r.. A, Milligan of Sheep
creek are attending to some shopping IN
town.
j., A. Benoit, Il of the prosperous
ranchinen of the Upper Belt region, is at
the Milwaukee house.
Mrs. Sadie Wood will opon the Stems
hotel at Arlington with a grand ball and
supper on November 10.
Central avenue is now the best drive
way In town and is the handsomest street
in any city in Montana.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

WE understand the closing rally of the
campaign on the part Of the republicans
will be something on the grand order.
The speakers announced are Hon. J. J..
jackson, Ii. 7. Rolfe, W. II. Race and
other great orators of the party. The
principal speeches will be by jackson
and Rolfe, who are now contesting for
the leadership of the party.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

THE indications are that on next Tues
day the democrats will win a signal vic
tory and that the next national house of
representatives will contain a large ma
jorlty OF members who believe that high
protection is a tax, beneficial only to the
manufacturer. The people will so de-
clare themselves at the polls.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-01

The Rolfe party is certainly hard up
Tor campais n oratory when it hires a hall
for jackson and in flaming
headlines, with rooster attachment, that
that disreputable fellow will address "the
people OF northern Montana on the great
issues of the day!' How the republican
party of this city has fallen from its high
estate under the Dictator's lead! No
wonder self-respe citing republicans are
deserving the party!