The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-08
THE OUTLOOK IN CASCADE
Paris Gibson Will Undou btedly be
Elected, and Dixon's Chances
are Very Good.
The Vote In Cascade win be
Much Larger Than In Pre-
vious Years.
stor-A Large Floating Vote Wil
bo P0lled.

SOMotnAng AOout tn0 CAn0l0atee f0I Sen.
ator-A Large Floating Vote VIII
be Polled.
GRzAr FAILS. OCT. 7.-lspecial.l The
large floating vote in Cascade county
this year 10 problem to politi-
cas prophets. The republicans, who
have hitherto claimed the county az
one Of the strongest republican localities in
the state, are freely expressing doubts as to
the result next month. Their leaders are
quietly oonceding the election of Hon. Paris
Gibson to the state senate, though they 40
put up strong fight against him. They
express confidence of carrying the county
Tor Carter, but they are unwilling to esti-
mate majorities. It is probable that Cas-
cade will poll a larger floating vote than
any county in the state, because OF the
large immigration into Great Falls and the
mining camps during the present year.
Last year the vote Of Great Falls was
trife over 700. II estimates are Of any
value, this vote will reach fully 1900 at the
next election. It il unnecessary to explain
this increase to q recent visitor at the
northern Montana metropolis. Tho city,
dam and smeiter are giving employment to
hundreds of men comparatively new to
Montana. On all streets are buildings in
the course Of erection, while over 400 men
are daily employed on the great dam. At
the Montana smelter large force of men
is employed, and many laborers are prepar-
ing the ground work for the Boston and
Montana Smelter. The strike is over at
the Sand Coulee mines, and the usual force
is again employed there. This vote adds
largely to the problem to be solved at the
polls. Then, again, there will he
vote from railroad men em.-
ployed on the new railroad to LethbridRe.
How these men will cast their ballots can
not be determined with accuracy. The
registration progresses favorably. Il had
reached 476 on Saturday night in Great
Falls. In Sand Coulee the registration was
321, which was Unexpectedly large. Both
parties have men working in all sections Of
the county to secure q full register Of voters
before the books are ole sed ON the 18th.
The energy shown on both sides indicates
that few men will be missed. Hon. 7. E.
Collins was an sdnirable choice for tn.
of the democratic county
central committee. The lieutenants under
his careful direction are enthusiastic young
men who will neglect no opportunity. The
organization is fully completed and the
work is we'll under way. The more inter-
esting issue to the citizens Of Cascade
county is the election of a state senator.
The choice of q congressman has not been
forgotten, but tho strength of both sides is
on the candidacy of either
Paris Gibson or Will Hanks. Both are
popular citizens of Great Falls and each ID
making strong ight to win. Mr.. Gibson
has the advantage over his ruLuing mate in
many respects, and as consequence will
attract large support from The more con-
servative republicans among the business
men. E
In the broad domain of the great north
west no brainier or more energetic man
than Paris Gibson can be found. In busy
life of nearly sixty years his efforts have
contributed marvellous results TO the growth
Of communities in which he has resided.
energy is required in these
days of competition to found successful
city, and few men can claim this distinc.
tion. Paris Gibson found great barren
plain around series OF waterfalls on the
Missouri river. He saw possibilities al
most beyond the comprehension of most
men and then with the energy characteris-
tic of his whole life he started out to build
q town, This was some six or eight years
ago. To-day, on the spot where he planned
can be found the most fourishing city Of
it's size in all America. There is hardly an
enterprise in Great Falls that has not re-
ceived its impetus from his vigorous touch.
He has been identified with every popular
looking toward the growth of
his creation. The townsite company, which
has made the town. is indebted to him for
ts organization. Mr.. Gibson's work for
Great Falls has naturally made him the
most prominent citizen of the town, and
;hus he is pointed ont to the visitor az the
father of the CITY," This title
lever was applied with more meaning.
Besides tho more striking features of his
,haracter, Mr.. Gibson's popularity is almost
,eyond bounds. His geniality knows NO
,arriers of restraint and his friends are more
han the legion of young men who came
O Great Falls because they knew that Paris
iibson would stay with them. His mind,
ounded by the culture of a classical educa-
ion at Bowdoin college and enriched with
experience, unite to make in him an ideal
4 Montana Mr.. Gibson will be conspic-
lous figure by reason of his part in the his
ory of the state. His broad culture and
Intelligent grasp of legislative problems
viii easily find field of usefulness.
Mr.. Will Hanks. the republican candi-
late, is likewise popular, though his posi-
ion in Great Falls is by no means to be
ompared to that of Mr.. Gibson. He ID a
ustling young business man, and has been
uccessful. He was formerly in the real
state and insurance business and is now
or the new bank. He has beena
ounty commissioner and has enjoyed the
onfidence of the community. Mr.. Hanks
epublicanism is of recent date as he was
emocratio candidate for the assistant
lerkship of the house in 1887. and
vas the founder of the Great Falls
,ribune, Tho fact that Mr.. Gibson is far
etter equipped for senator's duties i
ct denied. 1t would indeed be difficult to
nd more representative citizen. The
MY argument attempted against his candi-
acy comes from the Leader. newspaper
evoid Of both news and brains. This
aper arraigns Mr.. Gibson a. an enemy to
ae working man, charge 20 foolish and
roundless az to meet with tho coutempt-
ous disapproval Of Great Falls oitizanS