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The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

j. G. kEPPLER, postmaster at Anacon
which shows the postotfice there to be in
a deplorable condition. Great Fall ex-
tends sympathy to the smelter city in
her trouble. The postal facilities
throughout the entire west are sadly de-
ficient. Every growing to wn in Montana,
Idaho and Washington is in need Of
better post office accommodations. This
condition of affairs is a disgrace to the ma
ton and Il matter of no little inconvenience
and trouble to the residents of the great
west. The trouble is not with the post
masters and their few clerks, but is !ound
to originate with the laws regulating the
service. When the present laws were
made the growth of a town from 1000 to
5000 inhabitants within six months was
unknown, and as a result the laws are
not adapted to meet the requirements of
any such conditions. The law is entirely
inadequate to meet the needs of the peo-
pie. 1t rests with the present congress
to do something in this matter. From a
western point Of view it seems that ii
special agent or inspector should be ap
pointed for every dozen states and given
power to create new offices, or increase
the equipment of those demanding an in
crease at any time during the yearthatthe
may see the necessity for a change. A
competent. conservative man who would
visit Great Falls and note the demands
here, could, within a few days, make
changes which would greatly please the
people. The new classification will be
made on June LIST next year. AT that
time Great Falls will rank as a third
class office, but before the summer closes
the population will be $4,000, and again
the post office facilities will cause many
complaints. This is Il matter which
comes close TO the people of the west,
and their representatives in congress
should give it immediate attention.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
GIVE Us BETTER WAIL SERVICE
FIRST.

Mr.. WanSmaker does not favor one
cent postage, because it would prevent
the ~postofhce department from becoming
self-sustaining. But is there any reason
why said department should be self-sus-
tanning? 1t ought to be conducted econ
omlcally, of course, but the people do not
insist that it shall yield u profit; they
only ask that it shall serve Its purpose as
a great public convenience in the bes'
possible way. The republican party il
pledged to the one-cent postage idea, ant
it ought to be carried out at an early day
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
TIE New York World is said to ho

THE New York World is said to have
have been sold by Joseph Pulitzer and
his fellow owners to George W. Childs of
the Philadelphia Ledger aad A. w.
Drexel, the Philadelphia banker. The
price is understood to be in the neiglbor
hood of $~3,5OO,000. The property is tic
be transferred on January 1. The sale In
cludes the new fonrteen-story building,
the presses, engines, machinery, etc, the
Evening World plant and the good will
of both papers. This shows what a good
paying property a newspaper is when il
becomes a success.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

JOHN LAURENs MANNING IRvY who
succeeds Wade Hampton in the senate
was born IL Laurens, s. C., September 10,
1854. He attended the University of Vir-
ginia and afterwards Princeton. He
practiced law but two years and since
then has resided on plantations near Lau-
rens and farmed successfully. When he
entered the political arena four years ago
he at once became a prominent leader.
He espoused the cause of the farmers
movement at its inception and was an ar
dent admirer of Captain Tillman.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

away by the original wners. Denny
Hughes who ownes 1000 shares of stock,
says he does not want to sell and others
who own stock will not sell. Judging
from this it is reasonable to state that the
Ontario is one of the most valuable pro.
perties in the Barker districts and will
soon return its owners q handsome divi.
dend on their investment. THOMSON.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

TIE appeals of the republican press for
the return of Absalom Bray IN time for
the meeting of the Legislature are becom-
ing pathetic. They claim that Absalom
"worked" the republicans good and hard
before he entered into the deal to steal
TWO United States senators last year, and
it begins to look as though his health Is
as good this year as it was last.-Miner.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

The Leader yesterday reprinted about
half a column of editorial mater taker
from the TRIBUNE of last week. This is
Il commendable action and if it will con
Hnue in this line it will do much more
good for Great Falls and her interest
than it ever has done.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17
A. to Christmas Presents,

Nothing is more acceptable as a Xmas
present by husband, brother or lover, than
Il box of fine cigars, Il nice m~eerschaum
or brier pipe, cigar or cigarette holder
or a nice cigarette case. The opportunity
will soon be offered by NJ. A. Myendorff
~ Co. of the Park hotel cigar stand to
secure any Of these articles and as fine as
are manufactured.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

The finest, largest and best stock of
Jewlery, Silverware, Clocks, etc, fol
Christmas presents at bargains at Ring.
wald's. 124 Central avenue.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Ii it's a present you want, and a lamp
OF any description will answer, see DR..
yer the Druggist.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

See these remarkably low prices;
Shaving 15c.; halr cutting 35c.; shampoo
ing Soc; sea foam Csc; rendered in the
most artistic manner at C%ourtny's Ton
serial Parlors.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Use Lethbridge coal during the cold
weather and you will have your family
not only warm but contenJed. Telephone
1876 OF 80.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year to all who receive Il present from
the Rec Hive store.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH anc
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by Shi
loh's Cure. For sale by j.. b. Driver
Druggist.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

If you can't come in the day time,
come in the evening: goods and prices
don't change when the sun goes down at
the New York Cash Bazaar.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Don't forget that we carry the best line
of Ladies' Shoes in the country. Joe
Conrad,
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

When you feel lahguld, try Kennedy's
very old whiskev the best in town.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Ten per cent discount on clothing
catches Strain Bros.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Alfred Douglas Felt Shoes for ladies',
misses and children at Conrad's.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Just received at Bach, Cory g. Co.'s a
car load of Gluten Entire Wheat Flour.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

The very best Standard Prints only &c
a yard at Joe Conrad's.1 80
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Catholic apd Episcopal Prayer and
Hymnels at Calkins y Featherly's, "
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Just Received! January DelineatOr'
ut COnrad'S.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Holiday Gifts at Lord Bros. Bee Hive
store, Central avenue "
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Anyone in neel of evergreens or a
Christmas tree would do well to call on
the ladies of the Episcopal guild in the
Collins I.cpl-y block. They have re-
ceived two Car loads, one of which they
are willing to dispose of Mt very reason
able rates
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

A. Anderson, of Neihart, started to
Chicago yesterday, where he will spend
the winter. He has some valuable min
ing interests mn Puzzle creek which are
looking we'll.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

surveyor Chas. L. Mcintyre, superin-
tendent of the Grown Butte canal, came
IN last night with his entire outfit of men.
The canal is now completed and ready
for operation in the spring.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

E. ". King, Bert Largent and Howard
Criss went out to Monarch Sunday. They
expect to return next Wednesday laden
with grouse, venison and bear meat.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Pete Morris, the Logging creek SAW
mill man, is in town.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Sam Quail, the rustling mining stock
agent, reports that h. sold 1880 shares OF
stock yesterday of the Blackhawk Mining
company. 1t is reported that the men at
work on the Blackhawk No. 1, have
struck the lead and found a good vein of
ua1on0 and oarhOnata oro
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

G. J. Stevenson of Helena, state boiler
inspector, is in town and will examine
applicants for engineers license, at the
Park hotel on the 10Th and 10Th.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

The office of w. M. Cockrill had some
what the appearance and smell of a tan
merry yesterday. Rudolf Longe of Fort
Shaw brought in thirteen coyote skins
and three wolf skins to get the state
bounty thereon. Our genial clerk
handled the pelts very gingerly at the
end of a long pole.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

The next entertainment of the Star
course will be gwen in the Park hotel on
Wednesday evening, Dec. 18th. Secure
your tickets at Fullerton u Kennedy's.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-12-17

Parties having any knowledge of the
whereabouts of William Satterthwait, for
merly of Lewistown, Fergus comfy, will
confer a favor by sending his address to
this office. He is il man between fifty and
sixty years of age, has a heavy gray beard
and is II carpenter by trnde. State papers
please copy.-Fergus County Argus.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
Rosser Mt Cadar Creek.

The true reason why the Confederates
lost the battle Of Cedar Greek has never
been told. Every Confederate that was
there says that it was due to the STAN
pede of Rosser's Laurel Brigade" but
very few know what caused the STAN
pede. In the brigade was the Char.
lotte Cavalry, of Charlotte County, Vir-
ginia. The Captain of this company
was Thomas Smith, who to add to his
martial appearance wore corset. He
led his gallant company on the field,
and Rosser was just about t., order q
charge when Capt. Smiths horse
stepped INTO stump hole.
The sudden jerk broke the corset
string. The swapping cord made q re-
port that sounded like Q bomb. to the
battleless veterans, and with one accord
they followed their gallant leader from
the field, throwing the remainder of
the brigade into a panic and riding
down the infantry that were supporting
them. Capt. Smith always said that
he left the field to get new corset
string. but he never proved it. Chicago
Special Press Bureau.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
The Care Of Plants In the window,

In order to grow plants we'll in the
house they must have plenty of light.
Unless this can be given, they will, be
spindling and weak, and there wifi be
few, if any, flowers, and these will be
inferior.
The best exposurs is snr.hsf4 bne;
"f.szyv D. 80 r. which to fnr,
geraniums, lautanas. helitropes, an& III
plants fond of much sunshine, while the
eastern one is better for begonias, fuch-
sias, and such plants as care more for
the sun in the early part of the day than
they do for it after its rays become more
intense. A west window gives too much
heat unless shaded considerably, but it
is better THAI no window ct all, and if
you have no other to give your plants,
don't SO without them. A curtain of
thin muslin will temper the heat greatly,
and vines can be trained over the glass
in such way as to break the ferceness
of the suns rays. A north window is
not suited to the needs of Towering
plants, but some which are grown solely
for foliage can be kept there. Ferns,
palms, aspidistrn, ficus, and lyco-
podiums will do quite as we'll there as
in window exposed to the sun. En-
glish Ivy can be trained about it..
Tradescantia, in baskets, can be hung
up in it, and thus 1t can be made beau
tiful without flowers if you have love
for @green things growing. - sck's
| MAGAZINE.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
Selling Lift. for Gold.

A strange story comes to us from Jar
away Bosnia. A rich man in that c1.n-
try, Albert Rotch by name, commt led
crime, was tried, found guilty Ind
sentenced to death. The newsps ers
published extended accounts of the
crime and the trial. Then the re ort
was circulated that Rotch could esd kpe
punishment in case he could find q ban
! who would voluntarily take his plac( on
the gallows and that he had offer@d o
million forms for substitute. Abb urd
as the story was, many believed it 1t
is not so strange, alter ell. that they did
SO, for the Legendary history of eiery
old country preserves an account OF the
parallel Of this case. Many old Enai>h
ballads recount how cul prits' lives 4ere
spared for the reason that some onS Of
fered to die for them.
1t appears that wag revived thi4 old
story to ascertain if any one would he
lieve it. He found that thousands hid,
aud that not few of them were ann us
to exchange their lives for fo}ins.
/ Several men who were very poor, Of in
debt, with large families depenfen
on them for support, applied for the
place. So did numerous tramps land
persons confined in prisons for va4ous
otfenses. The strangest thing Of d is
that many clubs were formed, the 4em-
bers agreeing to cast lots for the|per-
son who should take Rotchs place, the
others to share his million forms. THE
authorities of Bosnia have recdived
many letters asking when the excel lion
was to take place. Obviously the
writer's desired to know if they Would
have ample time to spend the npney
they would receive. An official an
nouncement has accordingly been pub
lished that the entire story was 1oax.
The book of Job contains the State
ment that: Gail that u man hath will
he give for his li!e." But these words
are credited to the father of lies FIT is
likely that in every country There are
many persons WHO would exchange life
for gold, providing they could receive
the compensation considerable ltimo
in advance in delivering themselves up
to death. The number of sufides
in our own and other countries shows
how many think that life is not Worth
living. If q premium were offered the
number of suicides would incfease.
Money will tempt persons to eng3ge in
the most perilous pursuits. The COM
pensation of soldiers is generally much
smaller than that OF persons engaged in
peaceful pursuits that are not attended
by danger, but at the commencement
of war there ore always volunteers
enough,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
why We Are Growing Dark.

The ancient Jews. writes Frank Hud-
son, were almost to man fairhaired.
The old Greeks and Romans, sprung
from the gods, were sunny-haired. as
were also the old Venetians, as Ruskin
tells us. Why have all these people
changed? Why we have changed?
I'll tell you, sir; it's all the liver.
Dark-haired people must be careful Of
what they eat.
Heaven sent us golden-haired women
in the olden time, when we were good;
and the devil sends us cooks in modern
times, when we are bad. Our grand
fathers livers are ruined, and we in.
herit their bile, which turns our hair
black.
In Ireland, by the way, even as late
as the sixteenth century, dark-haired
men were SO unusual that such meu OF
women had Dubh. (biack) prefixed to
their names.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
The Desired lnfor1nation.

A well-known newspaper man of
Washington, whose custom it is to take
long walks in the country, was out one
Sunday. As he passed On orchard he
noticed all the trees but one fairly we'll
filled with apples.
"That's strange" he, remarked to his
companion.
whats the reason, do you imagine?'
asked the other.
Here comes boy. I'll ask him"
and the journalist tackled the boy. !
Fine apples you have for an of
year," he said, with an air Of freedom
and acquaintance with the facts.
Kinder" replied the boy.
where do you sell them. mostly = !.
"Mostly don't sell 'em. Make cider. :
"Ah, are they cider apples?"
course; couldn't make cider If they
wasn't"
.very true. BY the way, my boy, I
notice one tree over there BY the fence
hasn't an apple on it. Do you know
why that is?"
Il reckon"
"Well, my friend here and I am 3
little curious and would like to have
you tell us if you will"
Certainly. It's cause it's . plum
tree, mostly"
The man of inquiring mind hung his
kodak over his shoulder and went on.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
The First Cornpopper Laughed At.

In the winter of 1887 Mr.. Francis 2.
Knowlton, of Hopkinton, N. H., pur-
chased Of Mr.. Amos Kelley, sheet of
wire netting from his mandatory on
the main road and constructed the first
corn-popper ever made. The various
parts were cut the required shape and
then sewed together with wire. Mr..
Knowlton then made some for Judge
Harvey and Judge Chase, which they
sent to various parts of the United
States as curiosities. Thinking that he
could see field of usefulness for the
newly-contrived article, Mr.. Knowlton
made several and took them to Concord
to hardware store, hoping to intro
duce before the public useful utensil
and to receive reasonable remunera-
ton. His production was scorned and
ridiculed by the proprietors, and they
re used to have anything to do with it.
Unwilling to be thwarted in what looked
to him to be reasonable and sensible
product, he proposed leaving them to
be sold on commission, aud was told
that he could leave one or two # he
would pay storage on them. From
I tom i,ee ,s.a...,,,..ne made was laid
away for curiosity. 1t has since been
given to the Antiquarian Society and
now finds home in that valuable col
lection. Soon otter MIR. Knowlton's de-
feat Mr.. Amos Kelley began pressing
them into the required shape, and by
slow degrees they found favor before
the public. To-day no New England
homestead is without one. No patent
has ever been applied for SO far as is
known.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
A Queer PAR.

A party of hunters discovered dilap-
idated cabin during journey through
New Trenton, Ind. Pushing the door
open they found it occupied by two
aged women, gray haired, weazen-faced
and decrepit. The floor was the bare
earth. Inquiry revealed that the wo-
men were sisters, nameo Hayes. Mary
Ann is aged 60 years and Bridget is %
years old. The Oldest inhabitants re-
member them as sisters only. No man
was ever seen about the place. Bridget
is the more eccentric. She goes to BED
in October and never gets up until
April, the other sister administering to
her every want as though she was an
INVALID. They will accept no charity.
and become fearfully enraged when .
male person ever crosses their TIRES
hold. The land on which the howell u
built is worth $1,000, but they RESENT
all proposals for . sale. There IS an
agreement between the sisters thas
when one dies the property shall 60 ~
the Catholic Church OF Harrison, ONO.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
Good Sport


An English sportsman, who Wa h.
much of q braggart to be go,d at anr.
thing else, was having few days SHOOT
ing on the estate of q friend, and while
out on the heather after the birds found
time to talk about his own proves to
the gamekeeper who was with him.
I've keen eye, . steady aim, and
when 1 fire, Sandy, there's death some.
where ahead" said the sure shot.
I'm that case I'll max pint ave "a
keep ahint ye," remarked the game
keeper, falling back few PAGES.
"You needn't be alarmed, Sandy: 7
only meant that I never miss any
thing"
"Weel, ] hope yell try an miss the
dugs while ye're VII me, Tor the master
wad TAX my held aft il anything went
wrang WI them"
The other had no time to answer this.
for just then the birds arose, and he lei
fly at them. with no result.
"That's what your conIounded Scotch
mist always does, said the sportsman
sulkily. II never miss at home.'
Sandy chuckled.
"Mebbe no." he replied; sbut we've
jist turned it into grand English mist
for the present. at o. events"
"That's specimen OF Scotch wit. I
suppose. You said that because /
missed"
"Jist that"
"Well, reload"
'Here ye are"
Another opportunity offered at this
moment for the sportsman to distinguish
himself, but again the fates and his own
bad shooting were against him.
Missed again! he exclaimed in un-
feigned am II, "Well, could
swear 1 killed something then"
"Sweerin' wad be relief, daursay."
said Sandy, soothingly; "but keep your
heart, for afther a ye're daein' no sac
bad"
Glow do you make that out?" asked
the Englishman.
"Ji,t this way" was sandy's disguised
answer; "ye're KILN heaps O. time, if
ye're KILN naething else"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
pollv Hit Him wt,,, n crac,sor.

ROXY AAtJ HIN with u CrtACHOfs
@How did you get that scar, Bob?"
the policeman asked.
"Waitin' down to der Suntiower res
taurant, replied Bob, tall, shambling
fellow, whose forehead was scanned
with deep cut, hardly healed.
@How did it happen?
%See, 1 wuz tossin' out grub ct de
Sunfower when big bloke come in an
wants oysters. He wuzall-hred par
tic'lar, bout 'em. Cussed me fer bein'
slow. Then he wanted crackers.
He'd a nose like a eagle-the biggest
I ever saw-an' when he called for
crackers I sung out to der cook !:
Polly wants cracker!' That's all I
said. Don't reck'lect nothin' after that.
Polly left his mark. "-Pittsbalrgh Dis
patch.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
n-.,v the Line at Duolsa

sambo, the ty, ical sambo. Joined
the church, and the shepherd of his
soul thought best to look after him:
slave you stolen any chickens,
Sambo, since you met with change of
hearth. said the shepherd one day.
mo, ma~sa; oh, no, l hasn't stole no
chick'ns tall.
ooh, no, massa! I hasn't took nary y
turkey"
very glad. Watch and pray!" and the
good man went on.
aGol.y," chuckled sambo, peeping
inside his coat, "if he'd ased ducks he'd
a he'd me."-Bostom Commonwealth.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-12-12
At the Telegraph oalce.

Andy Rooney-Iv We place, miss, can
Oh send this tallygraft oil for sixpence?
Fair Opelator--No, sir; it will be
ninepence haIf-penny. You must pay
for every word in text and address.
Andy (bewildereD = Ph-ph-what's
that yez say, acushla? Blur-an'-ouns!
Wouidn'tit suit yez jist as we'll iv OF
paid fur livery wurrud in coppers? -
Pick-Ne- Up.