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The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
JOHN A. DAVIS IS SUSTAINED,
The Supreme Court Hands Down a
Decision in this Celebrated
Case.
PARNELl TO DECLINE THE LEADERSHIP.
A Well Authenticated Rumor to This
Effect is Given
Out.
Conservatives Will Take Advantage
of the Scandal to Dissolve
Parliament.
PARNELL TO DECLINE THE LEADERSHIP.

HELENA, Nov. 24.-[Special to the TRi-
BUNE. For the first time in the history
of Montana the supreme court has hand
ed down Il divided opinion. This is in
the Davis will case, where Henry A. Root
as appellant asked that the ruling of the
lower court in making John A. Davis the
administrator be set aside. The majority
of the court sustains the finding of the
lower court. This opinion is by Juptice
HARDWOOD and is concurred in by Justice
Dewitt. 1t is a lengthy and exhaustive
one The dissenting opinion is by Chief
Justice Blake and is also exhaustive. As
there is no constitutional question in
volved the case cannot be carried to the
United States supreme court.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fullerton died yester-
day at the residence of her son, H. G.
Fullerton, 934 Ninth avenue. The de-
ceased was here on a visit to her sons,
one of whom, Mr.. G. f. Fullerton, re-
sides at Great Falls, where deceased has
been for the past year.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
THE NEW

1t comes to the Inter Mountain on
good authority that the Butte & Boston
company has decided to build a 3,000-ton
smelter at Great Falls, and to do so with
out any unnecessary delay.
Some of these days Great Falls is very
likely to become the second city in the
state.
But we do not understand why the
Butte & Boston smelter should not be
built at Butte.
The company is about to invest $4,000
900 to bring a small river to Butte to fur
nish the city with water With plenty of
water, why should o the smelter be con
structed here? Within a few years coal
will be coming to Butte from the four
points of compass, from Wyoming, from
Lethbridge and Sand Coulee, from Rocky
Fork and from Missoula county. 1t is
coming from three directions already.
Fuel will therefore be cheap and water
abundant. Why, then, should the Butte
d Boston people build q smelter 900 miles
away?
The company probably intends to CON
cenurate in Butte and smelt in Great
Falls. But the Inter Mountain doesn't
see why it can't both concentrate and
smelt in Butte.-Butte Iuter Mountain.
This is just the way the Inter Noun
tain talked in regard to the Boston and
Montana company of Butte which is
building one of the largest smelters IN
the world at Great Falls. But the
managers of that corporation had
figured the matter out carefully and they
found that it was cheaper to haul the
ores here to be smeited-where coal,
water and water power are abundant
than to build their smelter at Butte where
none of these essentials are at hand.
This decision vas reached, not in the
interest of Great Falls or for any fanciful
reason, but as u matter of economy and
profit to the company. If Col. Read of
the Inter Mountain knew as much about
smelling and the operations of a great
company like the B. g. NJ. as does Messrs.
Lewissohn, Bigelow, Parsons and other
gentlemen connected with that company,
he might be able to "understand' why
they have built their smelter at Great
Falls.
The same sound reasons identically
brought the Boston g. Montana
to Great Falls operate to
bring that of the Butte g. Boston, and
they will bring others. Great Falls will
be the smelling center or the mountain
country.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
EXTENSION OF THE GREAT FAILS
f CANADA Il. Il.

The Great Falls & Canada railroad,
now in successful operation from this CITY
to Lethbridge, Alberta, has proven al
ready II successful business venture and
its owners and managers are more than
pleased with the business offered and the
bright prospects of the new road, which
is the only connecting link of iron be-
tween the United States and Canada west
of the Red river valley.
But further and perhaps greater sue
cess may be achieved by this road If its
owners take advantage of the opportunity
offered.
The fact is now fully demonstrated that
in the Castle mountains is one OF the
richest and most productive mineral reg
ions in Montana. 1t is a carbonate
camp, the ore being of low grade and in
unusually large veins, conditions favora-
BILE for supplying a large volume of trans
portation. The district is extensive and
there is no question but the mines would
furnish an immense amount of business
for a railroad for many years. A train
load of ore II day could be loaded from
the Cumberland mine for a long period,
and this is but one of many in the district
Without question this district offers more
inducements, to n railroad than any other
in Montana.
How can it be reached? We believe
the most favorable route and the most
feasible plan would be to extend the
Great Falls d Canada from this city via
the Smith river valley and White Sulphur
Springs to Castle. This extention would
follow the valley of Smith rivert the entire
distance, a route entirelyPracticable, and
beside reaching its destination, the great
carbonate camp, would pass through Il
productive and for the most part a we'll
settled and prosperous section, and at the
same time give railroad communication
to White Sulphur Strings, II of the
promising towns of the state.
The Great Falls u Canada would
achieve new laurels by undertaking this
enterprise and pushing it rapidly to com
pletion. 1t would open up new markets
for the Lethridge coal while the bust
ness of transporting ores from Castle to
the Great Falls smelters would be i'm
mense.
Might it not be well for our Board of
Trade to direct the attention of the rail
road company to this feasible and prom
Using enterprise?
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
THE ROAD no THE MINES.

The surveyors of the ct. N. R'y have
been recalled to Helena and the order to
cross-section has been countermanded.
This means that the road will not be built
this winter. The consensus of opinion
here is that the railroad company has not
only repeatedly broken its promise to
build, hut has done so in open violation
of its agreement with prominent capital
lists who have already begun extensive
works. Thousands of dollars have been
invested TO prepare for the coming Of the
road this season, and the promise of Mr..
Hill and other officials made it assured
of q successful issue. 1t seems now that
the corporation has not yet secured
enough Of the best property to satisfy its
greed.
The above is from The Monarch, the
new paper published at the town of that
name. In some particulars it does in
justice to the railroad company, We
happen to know that the contract for
building the Belt Mountains branch Into
both Nelhart and Barker, from Monarch,
was let to Messrs. Shepard, Stems u Co.
This firm, however, was so
busy with the Western eX.
tension that they could not give the work
personal attention. They sought to have
Grant g. Ross take the work, but owing
to the lateness of the season the latte
did not desire to undertake it. So the
matter stands. The contractors have
evidently had the work postponed until
next spring, as winter is so near at hand
The Great Northern company, however
were sincere in their efforts to have the
road built into both camps and were
prevented by force of circumstances
This is about the situation as the
TRIBUNE sees it. 1t will be. however
but'a few months until the work is begur
and early in 1891 Barker and Neihar'
will have railroad communication.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
CHOTBAU COUNTY MIDDLE.

Mr.. I. G. Power is just now storming
the town of Benton. He became frantic
upon learning that the republican can
vassing board of Choteau county had re-
jected the returns from several precincts,
reducing both Carter's and j. w. Powers
majorities to rather a small ma rgin and
although the board has certified to the
canvass and the clerk had forwarded a
certified copy to the auditor, the commo-
dore is determined there shall be d re
canvass and the whole business done
over again, with the rejected precincts
counted. Although there Is no change
whatever as to the result. neither Mr..
Dixon nor j. W. Powers election being
effected, the Cayuse is horror stricken at
the idea of throwing out precincts and
disfr anchising voters. His moral sense
has become suddenly sensitive. A little
more than a year ago he had different
notions on the subject. He not only
sanctioned but aided and abetted the
throwing out of precinct "a by which act
the will of the people of Montona was re-
yersed and the Warhorse and Cayuse
were enabled to steal seats in the United
States senate. That act OF lnfamy was
highly proper, but Mr.. Powers blood
fairly boils at the idea OF Il republican
canvassihg board throwing out precincts
that gave u republican majority! We
will admit that it was a most remarkable
occurrence, but can hardly understand
why Mr.. Power is so worked up about it.,
when the result Of the election is in no
manner changed.
After the canvasslng bocrd has certified
to the result of the canvass of the votes
and the county clerk has forwarded an
abstract of the same to the state auditor,
it is pretty late in the day to call for Il
new canvass. 1t would hardly be the
proper thing even when demanded by a
fraudulent United States senator.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

REPRESENTATIVES, of the Butte & aIon-
tana Commercial company were sounding
the river yesterday above Black Eagle
falls where their permanent boom will
be built. They are preparing to begin
at once on the boom, and as well
upon the immense saw mill that will be
erected at that point. This will be one of
the most complete plants of the charac-
ter in the western country, and will Lave
a capacity of 100000 a day. IT is in
tended to have this mill ready for opera
ton in the spring, so there will be no
time lost in making a start and pushing
the great enterprise to completion. The
Butte e. Montana Commercial company
is one of the wealthiest in Montana, and
we believe Will make Il record for enter
prise unequaled by any other. Great
Falls Is indeed fortunate in being the
headquarters of this corporation-al-
though some foolish people were in favor
of downing" corporations about election
time-and the seat of its most important
operations.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
j. 4. CORAM.

The gentleman whose name heads this
article is one who is coming into much
prominence in Montana for the enter
prise he is displaying and the great in
dustrial and other schemes he has set on
foot, which owe their origin to his
financial influence and their successful
carrying out to his rare business tact and
ability. In the first place Mr.. Coram is
largely interested in the Butte d. Boston
company of Butte which ownes some of
the most valuable copper mines in that
camp and will soon begin the construc-
ton at Great Falls Of n of the greatest
shelters of the world He is also the
"head and front" of the Butte u Mont ana
Commercial company, the headquarters
OF which is Great Falls, and which has
commenced the construction here of one
OF the most complete and extensive
numbering mills in the western country.
This is one of the strongest companies in
Montana and has millions at its command.
In addition to these great enterprises
MIR. Coram has just concluded one of the
largest deals In the history OF Butte,
which will result in that city being given
a new and ample water supply. Mr.. Cor
am represents a strong syndicate Of eastern
capital, and the proposition involves mon
ey to the amount of $~2,000,G00 The plan
is to take water from the summit of
the divide, twenty-five miles of
the city, and bring it in through
a thirty-lnch main. Supplying reservoirs
with Il capacity of 100000, 900 gallons
will be built on the divide and a distIibut-
ing reservoir will be placed back of the
city capable of containing at least two
weeks supply. One hundred thousand dol
lars have been set apart for preliminary
work and construction will be commenced
as soon aa the engineers can perfect their
plans.
We are glad to sse such men become
interested in Montana, and Great Falls
has especial reasons to be thankful that
he has become so largely intei ested here
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
GREAT FALLS.

Accident locates some cities, nature
others. The cataracts of river, a har-
Dor on the high seas, or the end of navi-
cation on rivers or lakes make natural
sites for trade centers.
When the earth throes of some past
geological age cleft the mountains 10
twain and released the pent up waters to
thunder over the rock lodges in a sue
cession of cataracts near the gates of the
Rocky mountains, then it was ordained by
nature that at this point there should
grow up a mighty centre of trade and
manufactures when man should have ap
peared on the scene.
The Great Falls of the Missouri!
Here it is that is destined to be the larg-
est city between the Falls of st. Anthony
and the Pacific ocean. And why? Here are
concentrated greater and more varied re-
sources than in any other equal area on the
continent; unlimited water power, en-
tensive coal mines, gold, silver, lead cop
per and iron. Granite, limestone, sand
stone and brick-clays. Grass covered
plains upon which Craze summer and win
ter thousands of cattle, horses and sheep;
valleys which laugh with their abundance
of yellow grain, and mountains black
with forests.
And 1t is the lowest point in a vast am
phitheatre. Gravity will bring to her door
the haaVV Ornc rnal cfpnn on1 Jr,rnhar
from her thousands of square miles of
tributary country.
Electricity is the coming motive power;
it will smelt the ores, haul railroad trains,
but it must be produced cheaply and this
only can be done by the power of water.
The coming era of electricity will make
Great Falls the arbiter of the mid-con-
tinent. How great is the power? Com
parsons with others only will tell:
Lowell, Mass ......... 10000 horse power.
Minneapolis, MINI. . $4,000
Spokane Falls, Wash $4,000
Great Falls, Mont. 100000 "
Can any n doubt its future? How
long will it be before every unit of this
power will be utilized to smelt the pre-
cious and base ores, to grind the wheat,
to convert the forests into lumber, to
turn the spindles of wooden mills and
make power for the multitudinous enter
prises created by Il nineteenth century
civilization.
ltdoes not require much of a prescience
to see either bank of the Missouri
crowded with manufacturing plants from
the first to the last great leap of the
mighty river, and 100000 prosperous
happy inhabitants finding here the star
Of fortune, and it will come sooner than
we think. Nature leads, man can only
follow.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
Bids Wanted,

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the
city clerk of Great Falls, Montana. until 70 M,
Tuesday the second day of December, 1890, for
furnishing to the city Of Great Falls the follow
ing described fire apparatus and supplies, to-
wit:
Fifteen hundred feet Q5OO) az inch Eureka
Fire Hose company's Eureka Cotton Fire Hose,
Apply rubber lined, to be coupled with automatic
couplings. and said hose to be warranted to
stand the test of 400 lbs of pressure to the square
inch and for four years: four "a Callahan's
Flexible Play pipes, one IS foot Bangor Extern
sion ladder complete and the same not to exceed
3a pounds in weight to the foot; one two-horse
wagon and equipments to weigh between 1900
and 1900 lbs, width of box feet 10 inches,
height Of box Is inches. length of box 8 feet 10
inches, hub to hub q feet; length over ali q
feet, height over all . feet 3 inches. full platform
springs, Concord axles, Archibald pat wheels.
Swede steel springs, platform front and rear mud
tenders brake on hind wheels operated BY
driver, rear step cover with corrugated rubber,
polished brass hand rail; | axe; l rowbar; q
patent tubular lanterns;2 torches; one 10 inch
gong, leather cushions, whip socket, roller on
rear, and sides, box. for tools, blankets, etc.,
hardwood box body, ironed in good shape,
painted vermillion. gold stripe, one tarpaulin
cover. The parties receiving this contract must
agree to accept city warrants in payment of
same. A. e. DlCKERMAN.
J.B. LESLIE, Mayor.
Clerk,
Nov. 21st. 1890.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

THE canvassing board at Benton met
Thursday and canvassed the vote of Cho-
teau county. The returns from Choteau,
Chinook, Yantic, Bremen, Eagle Creek
and Valleaux were rejected on account of
irregularities, which IN the main con
sisted in a failure of the judges of cleo
ton and clerks TO sign the returns. The
throwing out of these precincts reduced
Carter's majority to II and Powers to 65
Chairman Browne made protests against
the counting of other precincts where the
returns were equally irregular, as is re-
ported. If these protests had been
needed, both Dixon and Duer would have
a majority. The canyassing board con
sisted of G. ID. Patterson, chairman of the
board of commissioners, G. w. Crane
justice Of the peace, and r. ]. Todd, dis.
trict clerk. The two first named are re-
publicans and Mr.. Todd a democrat.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

The republicans have fallen back on
Blame as their only hope for 1892. II
this decision is finally reached they must
repudiate Mckinley and adopt the free
trade, otherwise known as reciprocity,
ideas of the plumed knight. That will put
the party in a very pleasant situation,
surely. Nevertheless it looks as If the
campaign Of 1sS4-Cleveland against
Blaine-will be renewed in 1899.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

We can see nothing very encouraging
to the farmer in the big combine for the
manufacture OF agricultural implements.
About all the manufacturers of that class
of machinery in the United States have
gone into the deal, and it is simply and
purely a trust. The new company CON
troll all the patents and can charge such
prices as they may see fit, and it will be
a long time before competition of any
consequence will stand in their road.
Their soft words of promise just now
should he taken with a great deal OF
allowance,
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

The Miner discoursed editorially yes.
terday on the scarcity of water in Butte,
which might further serve to enlighten
Col. Read of the Inter Mountain as tc
the reason the big companies of that
city are constructing their smelters al
Great Falls.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

4 LEADING editorial in yesterdays
Miner dealt with the "Coal Famine" at
Butte. If Col. Read of the Inter
Mountain will peruse it, it might possibly
suggest to him II good reason why the
large companies of that city are building
their enlarged smelling works at Great
Falls.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

LONDON, Nov. 24.-Its stated this even
upon excellent authority that at a meet
ingof Nationalist members OF the House
of Commons tomorrow before the open
ing of parliament, Parnell will announce
his retirement from the leadership of the
Irish party.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

HARVARD scored another triumph owe
Yale in the football match yesterday
Matters of scientific discovery or educa-
tional advancement are nothing as com
pared with a victory in ball kicking
Twenty thousand witnesses of the game
were nearly frantic with excitement.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

Our extraordinary clearing out sale of
Mems Wear will begin Monday, Nov. "a,
and continue till the entire stock is sold.
This sale comprises Mems Cotton and
Wool Overshirts, Merino and All Wool
Underwear, lined and unlined Gloves.
Come in and supply yourself before the
assortment is broken. Remember that
you buy these goods at cost and below.
W. B: Raleigh Il Co.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
Probate Notice,

In the District Court of the Eighth Judicial
District of the State of Montana, in and for the
County of Cascade.
In the matter of the estate of Richard Wright.
Deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said court, made on
the 9Th day Of November. 1880. notice is hereby
given that Thursday, the 10th day of November,
1895. ut 10 O'Clock a. IN. Of said day, at the court
room of said court. at the court house in the
county Of Cascade, has been appointed as the
ard Wright. deceased. and for hearing the appii-
cation of Elizabeth Wright for the issuance to
her of Letters Testatory, when and where any
person interested may appear and contest the
same. [sEALl W, NJ. COCKRILL, Clerk.
Dated November Sth, 1890.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

THE enterprising correspondents who
are conducting the "Messiah craze" and
the Sioux turbulence, are not losing one
iota of activity. The work goes bravely
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

Anothes large invoice of Ladies' Plush
Cloaks and Jackets just received at prices
% per cent less than others ask at the
New York Cash Bazaar.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
To Exchange.

A ranch worth 5000 in the most productive
part of Kansas for property in the city of Great
Falls, A good bargain. Address box II, Great
Falls, Mont.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

For an excellent shave and your hair
cut In the latest fashion call at Courtny's
Shaving Emporium in Arvon block, First
avenue south.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
EatYaYed.

Betrayed from the ranch of J. H. Bridges, one
dark bay horse, two white hind feet and white
star on forehead. Branded VT on left shoulder,
Ten dollars offered leading to the recovery.
MRS, r. l.. WILBUR,
Monarch, Montana,
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

A WAR cloud has appeared in Europe.
1t is more ]portentous than the Indian
turbulence" down in Dakota.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

Go to the Barber Shop in the Dunn
block, Central avenue, where you can get
medicated and medical lake salt baths.
1t will invigorate the well and heal the
sick. Also to get your knives and shears
ground in first-class style.-O. Beardsley
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

Buy the Belfast Handkerchiefs ir
ladies and gents at 10 and 10 cents
worth double-at the New York CAST
Bazaar.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

The undersigned will pasture and care for
stock by the month or for the winter, at reason
able rates. Address CHAS. REMP, Great Falls,
or leave orders at Dunlap Il GRunt's.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26
Notice of Final Proof.

NUCICt VI FINHI FTOOI.
Land Office at Helena. Montana
October Is, 1880.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention ia
make final proof in support of his claim, and
thar said proof will be made before the Clerk Of
the District Court of Cascade comfy, Mont, at
Great Falls, Mont, on November %, 1880, viz.
HARRY J. SKINNER,
who made presumption declaratory statement
No. 10,816, for the Ma NWA, SCI NWA and
NWA NEA sec S5, tip 20 N, RAE. fsYs
He names the, following witnesses to prove his
contiguous residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land, viz:
Gold I. Curtis of Sand Coulee. Mont; George
T. Field, Anthony F.. Schmitz and Robert d,
Gray, of Great Falls, Mont.
8. A. SWIGGETT, Register.
First publication Oct. %, 1890.
The semi-weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1891, 1890-11-26

Ten per cent discount on clothing
catches Strain Bros.