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The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-03
The silk Stocking Faction Had q,
Slate all Fixed and the Healers
-
Instructed.
The Hanks Faction Get in Som
Good Work in the Second and
Fourth Wards.
Webster Thought He Had 1t All His
Own Way but He Was
Mistaken.

The republican primaries for the cleo
ton of delegates to the county conven.
ton were held last night. The blue
stocking faction of the republican party
in Cascade county, under the leadership
of G. M. Webster. has been holding ur-
merous caucases during the last few
days and getting their men into line to
down all would-be delegates who had
the temerity to talk or think favorably
Of Will Hanks or II. =. Rolfe. The Web
ster crowd were fearful that they might
lose control of the machine and copse
quently took extraordinary precautions
to defeat their plebeian opponents, even
going so far as to put almost the entire
police force out on the streets yesterday
in citizens clothes to rally the Web
ster forces. They also fixed their
slate carefully and had the names of
their candidates printed on tickets
which were distributed to the faithful
who then marched up to the several
primaries and voted like so many sheep.
The Hanks men were by no means idle.
however, and succeeded in smashing the
slate in the second ward, greatly dis
figuring it in the fourth ward and max
ing things decidedly interesting all over
town. They kept the Blue Stockings
guessing and although the latter un-
doubtedly have a majority of the dele
gates in the city they feel decidedly un-
comfortable. 1t was pitiable to see the
distress of some of the defeated Blue
Stockings and so great was the dread
that even Security Billy forgot to bray
and the crowds around the primaries
breathed signs of relief when they
noticed his unusual silence. The fourth
ward was probably the scene of the
hardest contest between tine opposing
factions and the delegates selected are
about evenly divided between them.
First Ward.
\. T.. Dickerman was elected chairman
and f.. &. Hanson secretary. The fol-
lowing were elected delegates and alter
mates:
DELEGATE>. ALTERNArE>.
p. j. Elliott, r. NJ. Mitchell.
G. W. Pomeroy, S. G. Nicholson.
VI. Phillips. >. S. Hawkins,
III. b. Hill. &. Raban.
\. +. Dickerman. f. q. Hanson.
&. Bridge, b. II. Powers,
j. \. Gockstettcr. J. j. jackson,
}. j. Jackson, the colored republican,
orator. received a high compliment by
being elected AN alternate. receiving
three votes,
! Second Ward.
George Hopkins was elected chairman
and +. $. Wright secretary. This was a
Hanks victory and the Webster follow
ers present began so grow decidedly ner
vous, and well they might. as every dele
gate elected. with a possible exception,
is a Hanks mar. When the result was
announced there was some loud kicking,
n Webster man in particular denounc-
ing Hanks and uttering vague threats to
the effect that the Webster machine was
in control and would continue to run
things in tie county. Delegates aud al,
ternates elected are as follows:
DELEGATES. ALTEENATr~,
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-03

Above diagram was drawn and verified in all its details, by Prof Peter
Collier who is prceminent as n Chemist, and Scientist The illustration is
made in accordance with his chemical tests of each brand enumerated,
The Carbonic acid gas vas calculated to get the leavening strength and
the qualitative analysis TO ascertain the comparative whdesomene@, purity,
and general usefulness ofthe leading Powders. The result of Prof Golfers
examination and test, reveals the fact that with but n exception every
brand tested contained either Ammonia o Alum, and a number both.
Not one woman in ten thousand would usea n ammonia Or Alum Baking
Powder she knew it. Such Powders not only undermine the health, but
ammonia imparts a sanow II bloched complexion.
NorE-Dr Prices Cream Baking Powder as shown by Prof Golfers
examinations is the only pure Cream Tartar Powder found nd free ron adTasr,
A,ur,oni, Alum Lime, or any other aduleranI The purity of this ideal
Powder has never been questioned.
r. Iiraest he Powder containing either mmona or Alum
- Indicates thu Powder conthningb both mmont and Alum.
,v,,, tho DIAGRAM shows some of these Ammonia or Alum Powders
a.. 4, w richer strength than others classed below them, 1t must not he taken
r., w., roSess n value. All Ammonia or Alum powders should ~
sx';d.d T as dangerous NJ matter how high their strength.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-03

Handsome vase lamps selling for 81 at
the Bee Hive Store. Get one before
they are all gone.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-03

move toward market and shipments are
increasing. The average receipts per
head were SOL. 6O.-Heleoa journal.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-03
Third. ard.

II. q. Chowen was elected chairman
and Prof. Morrison secretary and the
printed ticket prepared by the Webster
silk stocking outfit was put through
without serious opposition. Following
are the delegates and al~tcrnates elected:
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-03

BY PROF. PETER COLLIER, LATE CHEMIST IN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, wAsHINGTO
DR. f PEIs Cream Tartar t
UNRIvALED....k T..
Alum and Ammonia.
Taylor's 1 Spoonk r..
Alum and Ammonia
Alum and Ammonia.
sN0 Alum n and ammonia "a:
'A|'"e Contains aims Alum 1. ~
AA Alum and Ammonia Il:
Alum and Ammonia.
Alum and Ammonia.
"oN Contains Alum
FOREST CITY 4 f.
CHICAGO YEAST tk
Alum and Ammonia.
Alum and Ammonia.
SILVER STAR. X r..
DODsON s Hills 4 r "
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-03

Chas. Mccks. the culorpd alternate,
created somewhat Of Il sensation at the
close of the proceedings by declaring
that he was IA peoples party man and
would not accept an election as alternate
to a republican convention. The pullers
tried to sooth him but he was determ-
incd to have nothing Ia do with the
party,
There was a large attendance al the
fourth ward primaries in the district
our room. Pat Hughes was elected
chairman and POO Bah" Wright secre
tary. After a motion by c. NJ. Webster
as to the method of elccting delegates
and alternates had beer carried the rush
t. name candidates began. The names
came in thick and fast to the dismay Of
the secretary, who was trying to get
them down. Nineteen in all were named
when the nominations were closed. a
recess of five minutes was granted to al
low voters time TO prepare their ballots,
In other words the wire pullers were at
forded an opportunity to proper
ly instruct their heelers how
TO vote. Carfully written ballots were
very thick, in fact a fellow was heard TO
remark the Webster Crosby crowd
should have them printed for the con
veniencr of some of their ignorant vot-
ers. 1t Was noticed that a great many
tickets always contained the same names
Webster delegates were written in tine
same handwriting and invariably with a
purple pencil. Purple pencil marks
are lndeliblc and the intention
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-09-03
Testing the Baking Powders.
Comparative Worth Illustrated,

BY PROF. PETER COLLIER. LATE CHEMIST IN CHIEF OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON d. J..
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

The latest census bulletin is devoted
to statistics relating to irrigation in the
state of Washington. Montana readers
will be interested in learning of the pro-
gtess Of our sister state in this direction.
There are 1916 farms that are irrigated
out of a total of H. 2 farms IN the thir-
teen counties in which irrigation is prac-
ticed. The total area of land upon which
crops were raised by irrigation in the
census year ending May 81, 1890, was
4s,799 acres. The average size of the
irrigated farms, or, more strictly, of irri-
gated portions Of farms on which crops
were raised, is AZ acres. The average
first cost of water right is S4.O3 per acre,
and the average cost of preparing the
soil for cultivation, including the pur-
chase price Of the land is S1O.27 per
acre. The average present value of the
irrigated land of the state, including
buildings, ETC., is reported at $50 per
mere, showing an apparent profit of
S34.45 per acre, less cost of buildings.
The average annual cost of water is
$l.75 per acre, which, deducted from the
average annual value of products per
acre, leaves an average annual return of
sl6.35 per acre.
Montana can show ever better re-
suits than these. The figures should be
kept before the people. The more they
are studied the more the wonder grows
that development in this direction is
not more rapid.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

Our esteemed democratic c%ontempor.
airy the Billings Times, is disposed tc
deal severely with the late mining con.
gress. 1t says:
The mining congress held at Helena thia
week was turned into 4 free silver saturn
ALA. Any one who was not prepared to 90
to the full length demanded by the mos,
radical advocate Of the white metal was dis
credited and OF no account. 1t was a de-
Lucrative body in no sense of the word,
and its labors will be productive of no pos
sible benefit. 1t is all right to advocate the
free coinage Of silver. Tut to belittle the
great and important question Of the tariff,
upon which the two great parties are hon
estly divided. was a. absurd As it was
impolitic.
Our esteemed contemporary should
bear in mind that the congress was in
no sense a political body, but simply a
~free-for all discussion among men Of all
parties, who are largely interested in
mining. The debates were interesting
and instructive, and whether the con-
gress will result in affecting existing
political organizations or not, the free
exchange of views and opinions was a
good thing. These forums of the people
are great institutions. They are fine
fields for the exercise of oratory, and it
would be a pity not to have them.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18
REVENUE OR MONOPOLY
The Fraud OF NICK inieyism Clearly n,
mpletely Exposed.

The Fraud OF McKinIeyism Clearly and
Completely Exposed.
Hebrew Standard, New York; The tariff
plank OF the democratic platform is idsnti-
cal with that Of 1876. 1t is only a little less
ambiguous and go plain that a Child can
understand it. It is r simple declaration
that the tariff or tax on imports should be
30 regulated that its proceeds shall cover
the expenditures of the eovet nment; that
the tariff shall be what its legitimate func.
lions should be, and not a law to fill the
pockets OF a few citizens by enabling them
to levy tribute upon the people. This tariff
for revenue plank is exploited by our
friends the enemy for all it is worth. It il
deo:ied as an out-and-out free trade, a
pure Golden measure, and the rspub-
Means verify believe that they can
deceive the people, and especially the work
ingInen. AZ they did four years ago. When
Grover Cleveland issued his famous ues.
sage to congress-, and thereby made An
issue upon which the democratic party
could afford to stand. it WAS hailed with
delight by the republican leaders, because
they saw their opportunity. Tho people
mad to be eduented., and the presidential
campaign became one of education. Ihe
people have been educated since, and their
education is not yet finished. But ona
thing is certain; they cannot be bamboozled
any longer, and they no longer put anv
faith IN the professions and hollow, in.
sincere promises of republican politicians.
But il a tariff for revenue n fres
trade measured! Not only is it not
but free trade is out of ousa-
ton which calls for the annual exoendi-
ture of over $500, 900, 600 and has to raise it
toy a tax on imported articles. AS long AZ
our main sou CO of revenue, and it can bs
made tho only source, is the tax on imnorta
free trade is out of the question. Nor is
tho democratic party nor the democratic
politician so blind as to tear down the wall
which affords a reasonable but a veritable
protection to the American workmen. 1t
- nothing Of the sort, but it il simply a de-
mand to have the taxes removed on articles
which afford II revenue not to the govern
ment but to the m~onopolists.
The best object lesson is afforded at the
present time and if it does not convey q
lesson which cannot be misunderstood, w
would despair of the intelligence of tn.
American voter. Everybody knows tina
since the passage of the Mckinley tax law
wages, instead of rising. have materially
declined. and, if anything. the power o
the large manufacturer over his employer
has been greatly increased. The tariff ha
made him richer and has increased his in
science. He has no competition to fear, b
} ] could establish trusts without materia
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

HE movement to make the Hon. A,
B. Hammond, of Missoula, the republi-
a nominee for governor is getting
Roadway and promises to be formidable.
Well, why shouldn't it? He is one OF
the brainiest business men in all the
northwest, and as a political manager he
has no equal in his party in Montana.
He is rich and popular and, if he started
in to win. he would give the democrats
a lively fight before they downed him.
He would have great advantage over
any other man his party could put ur
in the close friendship Of Chairman Car.
ter, who, it should be remembered, viii
control at least d million dollars Of cam
paign money this year.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

Hon. THOMAS HARRISON CARTER's ao-
ceptance OF the ny.times refused
Guardianship OF the republican national
committee is credltable to his pluck and
courage. Few men wonld mako the
sacrifice of a good office to lead q forlorn
hope. MIR. Carriers career N his new
post will be watched with interest. He
is an entirely now factor in the field OF
national politics, u~nacquainted with the
men and the methods of the party in
New York, and other eastern states,
where the fight will be hottest. II he
masters the situation and wins a vic
tory great indeed will be his reward.
If,he loses-well, he will still be Carter.
In either event he will occupy, during
the canvass, ground of vantage for his
campaign for Sanders seat in the SEN
ate, a point not to be lost sight OF by
the war-horse and the Hon. Lee Mantle.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

ONE thing that the Occur d'Alene out.
break suggests is more stringent laws
regarding the sale and use of giant pow.
der and dynamite. These explosives
should not be lying around near mines
or other places where mobs of wild and
angry men can use them to destroy life
and property. 1t ought to be possible
to frame legislation for the better care
and handling Of these terribly destruc.
tive agencies, SO they may be employed
solely for the purpose for which they
were intended.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18
Samuel X. Davis Special.
INVESTMENT STOCKS.

Iron Mountains; lots 500 and 1000, regular
dividend rnyer. 3 cents per share monthly.
Helena u Victor: dividend payor. Sc cents
por share. One block 10000 shares; also 100
and 500 lots.
Bald Butte; great gold mine, 25O or 800
shnres. One block 5000 shares. not to be
cut.
5000 PieRsn. (Maryaville).
Bi-Metallic extension; 1000 shares. Will
be Withdrawn at present price this week.
Polaris (Beaverhead county,; one of the
best mines III Montana. 5000 Or l0, 1000; no
small lots.
Cumberland: 10000. Price will soon DO
advanced.
Whitlach Union and Mcintyre; tho cor.
ing gold mine of Montana. A few lots only.
A we'll developed, free milling gold prop
erty. the cheapest in Montana.
Rooms rs and ~, Bailey block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

We are glad to see that reputable
newspapers generally condemn the
vicious and contemplate journalism
that wantonly distorts and exaggerates
the news for the sake of se%nsationallsm.
The Butte Miner stands with The In.
DEPENDENT in this matter. 1t saws;
I'VE quite agree with The 1NDEpEND.
ENT in it's censure OF sensational and
unreliable reports, especially when deal.
ing with so serious an affair. Heaven
knows, the situation is bad enough
without giving it the gaudy iourishet
OF dime-novel journalism. Let's have
the truth"
The Anaconda STANDARD says: "The
story autographed from Spokane about
newspaper reporters being prisoners is 1
silly lie. No newspaper representative
has been molested at any time. Scott
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

OF the Spokane Review, was ordered out
Of camp by the military, because he was
sending out stories that had not the
slightest word OF truth III them" This
is Ia marked contrast with the course
OF the Helena Journal, which borrows
all it's news from. a Spokane newspaper
and persists in bolstering up its lying
reports after they have been exposed.
At no time has the Journal had a mem
Der OF its staff nearer to the scene OF
trouble than Helena. Out upon such
journalism!
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

OTHER men in public station have
been more noisy and demonstrative and
have succeeded in getting more notori-
city in the same time, but no man has
been truer to his friends, Or served his
state better than William Writ Dixon,
Montana's representative in congress.
In season and out of season he has re.
manned at his post of duty, always vot-
ing for the interests of his state, never
pairing Or lodging, never playing an in.
sincere part for the applause of the gal,
leries. When the records Of the Fifty
second congress are made up no name
will shine with brighter luster than
that OF Montana's honored representa-.
tive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18
hindrAnce and his stsreotypsd answer was,
"WhAt are you going 10 do about itP"

hindrAncs and his stereotypsd answer was,
"WhAt are you going 10 do about AP"
The object Lesson We are speaking Of !,
the state Of war az ID sxiats now NJ Home
stsad, Pa. We do mot caro- to discuss At
this time the right or wrong involved In this
CONTEXT, but the refinement Of fraud which
10 Al the bottom of ID. Steel and iron, ~
we'll known, forms one OF the best pro-
teotsd articles in the Mckinley tariff. The
~ironmastsrs Of Psnnsy lvan,a had u great
deal OF fat to spare and il was fried ont Of
them to = considerable extent. Of course
with promised compensation. But one
article was relieved Of tax, and that was
steel billsts. Here II 10 whore the little
joke comes In and the "niggsr in the wood
pile" IL disclosed. Steel billsts, that il, the
market price, formed the standard by
which the wages Of ths working
men we're to be measured and
regulated. Ito minimum price at
which II sold thsn. Of $26 per ton, was 10
form the basis Of the pay Of the ironwork.
ers. and in accordance with it the wages
were scaled. IT, therefore. the prics Of
steel billets could be lowered. il 1t could be
depressed 10 as to rate in the market below
$50, the opportunity was given to reduce
the scale of wages Of the nottingham.
The old contract which tho iron barons
had with their men ran oat on July ], and,
therefore, the price of steel bll!sts had to
be lowered 10 ~ 70 diminish the scale OF
wages. This was accordingly done. ana
steel billeta command only $22. 30 in the
market, and the wage-workers are not
asked. but commanded. to accept a lower
rate Of wages. or course the ~woskinRmen
to scosde to the command, and
hence the state of war. IL this not au elo-
quent and convincing illustration of the
blessings of this Mckinley tariff?
A it IL with steel billess, 20 it is with the
majority of articles in the Mckinley list.
Whenever a manufacturer pleaded for the
protection of his monopoly, and his name
was found on the list Of the contributors to
the republican campaign fund, his request
was complied with. McKinley's tariff was
truly a measure of protection-not for the
workingmen's wages, but for the monopo-
lists income. Do the people need any
moro object lessons? They will be fur
no doubt, before the decision Is
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

OFFERS of land for the military post
will not be considered after today. The
committee will at once notify the secre-
tary of war that they are ready to ten
der to the government a choice of eligi-
bic sites. A commission OF officers to
select the ground doubtless will be
designated soon. Good progress should
be made with the work before winter
cats in
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

Pork PACKER ARMouR's lobbyist, who
was forced out of the craftsmanship OF
the republican national committee, is
not to be lost to the 6. o. p. after all
At Carter's request he will take charge
Of the branch headquarters in Chicago
and dispense the pork for the north
-unnk
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

QUAY has had another snub from the
president in the appointment, against
his protest, of an anti-Quay man for in
ternal revenue collector at Pittsburg.
Quay will have his turn at %snubbing on
the fourth of November.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

We understand that the Hon. Russell
B. Harrison has declined to take charge
Of the republican campaign IN Montana
and that that duty will devolve upon
the Hon Jack Carter. Mr.. Carter is an
ardent advocate of an increase of our
naval establishment, subject in which
the republicans of Montana are greatly
interested.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

PRESIDENT HARRISON ordered one
federal ofice-holder to Minneapolis to
take charge of his canvass for renomi-
nation; he has now ordered another to
New York to work for his reelection.
Public office is a private snap.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

IT gives us pleasure to record that Col.
Alexander Cicero Botkin will remain on
the republican national committee to
represent the Blaine republicans OF
Montana.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18
HELENA, MONT, JULY IS, 1892.

~Montanians abroad will always find \
nArI,Y INDEPENDENT on file at their favorits
hotels: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan, New
Ysrk; West, Minneapolis: Baldwin and Palace.
San Francisco; NcDsrmett. Butte; Leland Hotel.
Springfield. III.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18

THOMAS HARRISON CARTER was an
advocate of the force bill and the Nc
Kinley tariff. He represents the harri-
son family to a dot.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18
Ladies' Auxiliary Society,

The ladies auxiliary society of Temple
Emanuel will hold their mex: meeting on
Monday afternoon. Jnlv Is. at the residence
OF Mrs. l. l.. Israel. 2211s Park avenue. A
! full attendance is requested.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-07-18
National Bank

II 1rSG NaLl0nAl Bank
or HEL1ENA. AONN
PAID UP CAPITAL, s5oo,o COO
SURPLUS AND PROF ITS. 100000
Designated Depository OF the
United States.
t1tsrest Allowed on : mo Deposits.
GsAesAi naaktn6 ausinese Iranaacted..
eAtsty Dopssit Boxes for Rant
Directorss
T. HAuSER, Presidcnt
u. W. KNIGHT, Cashier.
T. H. Kl4ElNsOHMIDT. Asss. Cashiss.
GEO. II. HILL -ad.Aast. Cashier.
Granville Stuart. etecksrowea
Hon, I, c. Power, U. 4. Henstor,
J. G. Curtiu. Clarke, Conrad & Curtin
4 &. HAtni ton, Capitalize
q. n, Allen, Minins and Stockxrawes
(Aas. X, Wells. Merchant
A. N. Hotter. Al. Hotter Hardware CO
Associated Baukss
Firat National Tank, MisspuIa
First National EAnk. @. Butfo
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THE WEATHE R

Reported for The INDEPENDENT daily oy H. -
Glaes. United States observer.
600 a. M. Goo r. m.
......r 2a8S0 2a.S37
rTssNlna.,ra SEQ $50
su;.,t wi VII
Temperature at noon, go.
Maximum temperature. lin
Minimum temperature. hA&. -.
Local forecast for Helena: Probably tAr'
warmer.
Helena, July II. 1882.