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The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE


Whoever owns property in Great Fails
the Electric City of the west, will be in
terested in the following from the New
York Evening Post of the fifth instant
relating to the development and trans
mission of power from Niagara falls
During the past two years from 200 to
1900 men have been employed in exca-
waiting tunnel on the American side OF
the falls 1000 feet long, and which Will
carry the water required to generate
100000 horse power. Fifty thousand
horse power will be used for mills at
Niagara Falls, and 10000 horse power
will be transmitted by electricity to
Buffalo, twenty miles distant, and prob.
ably to other cities and towns in western
New York. companies having been
formed for using power in Rochester,
Syracuse, Schnectady, Albany and other
cities.
Says the Times: Although the trans
mission over long distances Of current
SO large as that to be generated at Mag
ara Falls has never been attempted be-
fore. the best engineers and electricians
of Europe and American have made the
plans for it. aud are confident that IN
time-in less than decade-power from
the falls can be sent even as far as
thousand miles in every direction with
out loss sufficient to bring tie price up
to that of steam. Nikola Tesla even
went SO far as to say, the current from
Niagara falls can be taken as far as New
York City without any great loss, and l
believe that before long we will be able
70 take it any distance
The future of the city Of Niagara
Falls is assured, for itrests upon no ex-
pertinent of an unknown quantity. The
generation of water power has been
shown TO be a certainty, and if the we'll
laid schemes for electrical distribution
fail. the main wheel pit can be used for
the generation of power for local con-
sumption But the plans of engineers
Of international fame, such men as Sir
William Thomson. Prof. Irwin OF Lon
Mascart Of Paris, Mr.. Clemens Herschel,
MAJ Geo. b. Burbank, and DR.. Coleman
Sellers, can hardly fail These plans
have in view d power plant which may
very properly be called stupendous, and
Of which the present work is but the
comparatively humble beginning. 1t is
proposed to take 10000 horse power
from the great cataract, and send it
broadcast to turn mill wheels, light
streets, and supply heat in SO many
cities and at such distance that even
to specify them make one feel as if he
We're laying himself open to the charge
OF being a visionary" The writer states
that. 10000 horse power can be better ap-
precated when it is considered that the
total horse power now used for every pur-
pose IL tho state of New York is rough. {
ly estimated to be somewhat less than
100000
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

1t, Valentines day is at hand. The
comic pictures and bleeding hearts with
CUpids arrows athwart them plainly
tel that the day is here. The once
beautiful and romantic custom has de-
generated into sending vulgar pictures
with rude verses attached. Even in the
memory of our fathers it was different
linen offensive pictures were unknown.
Valentines contained confessions Of love,
esteem and regard, and were prepared
with great pains by the giver. The time
and care devoted to the preparation of
these valentines precluded the possbi-
ity Of anonymous sending. Valentines
then contained verses echoing the true
sentiment of the heart written on sheets
pt white paper. carefully folded and
sealed with red wax, through which
d white ribbon. symbol of purity
WAS run. The origin Of the dBy is scarce
iy connected with the saint, who was
martyred priest. 1t was a custom in
ancient Rome during the month of Feb
ruary TO celebrate feasts in honor of Pan
and Juno. The priest at these festivals
placed the names Of certain madens in
box to be drawn by the men, and the
valentine. as the girl was called, drawn |!
by the man was his future wife, provided
be liked her after living with her one
year. or unless she was absent from the
by mental couch three nights during the !
wear. The absence annulled the bond. |
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
Grand 1. d. o, r, Bali,

The Odd Fellows of Cascade Lodge
No. %. l. o. o. F., have issued invita-.
tions for ball to be given at Cascade
Feb. 20, 1894, under the auspices of their
lodge. A large number of brethren of
this city have announced their intention
of accepting the invitation. The follow.
ing committees have been appointed to
take charge of the ball.
Committee on Invitation-C. H. Aus
tin, James Travis, V. w. Mullery.
Reception Committee-E. E. James.
G. w. Houghton, H. F. Mortag.
Committee on Arrangements-H. Mil
Ter, G. H. Mullery, Benz. Rumney, J.
}. H. Bradley.
Floor Committee-George Coulson,
b. F. Perkins, r. 2. Thoroughman.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
ST. VALENTINE PARTY.
The Young Folks Dancing Club Holds
Forth in EIks' Hall.

The Young Folks Dancing Club Holds
Forth in Elks' Hall.
As announced in The TRIBUNE a st.
Valentine party was given in Elks hall
Wednesday eve by the Young Folks Dan
cling club. The hall was appropriately
decorated with devices in the form Of
hearts inclosing numerous comic valen-
tines.
The music was furnished by Prof.
Olson's string band, to the enhancing
strains of which twenty couples greatly
enjoyed themselves.
The programs were masterpieces Of
the typographical art and were executed
by w. T. Ridgsly OF THE TRIBUNE job
rooms. Fourteen differeut dances we're
on the program, which were appropri-
ately varied.
A prominent feature Of the occasion
was the postoffice, with j. F. McClelland
acting as postmaster. The box was
filled with about 80 valentines of such
exquisite make and costliness as will un-
doubtedly make many fair ones heart
throb more quickly and some manly per-
sons pocket feel poorer. Everyone
seemed to enjoy himself greatly.
The following we're present: The
Misses Kingsbury and Armstrong, Miss
Miss King, Miss Hawkins,
Miss Tannhauser, Miss Zimmerman,
Miss Rawson, Miss Vance; Mr.. and Mrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richards, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilcox, Mr.. and Mrs. Burns,
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephens; Messrs. Stanton,
Rice, Brown. Armstrong, Eaton,
Robinson. Tannhauser, Overfield, Cole
man, and Ridgley.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
Glorious Montana climate!

An agreement has been entered into
by several electric light companies in
Chicago to cut the price on lamps in
order to squeeze the small concerns out
of existence. The Edison, Thomson Hous-
ton, Brush, Schuyler, Fort Wayne Jenny,
and one or two others are said to be fore
most in the scheme. Prices have recent
ly been cut p per cent. Small incan-
descent lamps that formerly sold at A
cents now sell at 32la, 1t is said that
the large concerns are losing consider
able money in their efforts to clean out
the small concerns. They are tired of
the slow proceeding of law to protect
them from infringement and are now
underselling at price that will, it is
claimed, soon shut up all the small fac
tories.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
Appointed District Attorney.

Ex-Governor Preston II. Leslie of
Helena, has been appointed United
States district attorney for Montana by
the president
Mr.. Leslie was born in Clinton county,
Ky, March s, 1919 He received limi-
ted education in country schools, stud
led law and began practice in 1872 He
was elected to the Kentucky legislature
in 1914 and 1850, and to the state senate
in 1867, of which body he was chosen
presiding officer and acting lieutenant
governor in 1869. On the election OF
Gov. J. w. Stevenson to the United
states senate the next year he succeeded
as governor, and in 1871 was elected to a
four years term in the same office on the
democratic ticket. Subsequently he
WAS chosen judge of the Glasgow dis
triet, serving six years. He became gov
ernor of Montana territory by appoint
ment ot President Cleveland in 1856.
He has resided in Helena since the ex-
piration of his term and has practiced
law
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
The MOultOn at Barker,

The train that left Wednesday on the
helt mountain branch, will when it re-
turns today, bring three car loads of ore
taken from the new strike in the
Moulton mine at Barker.
The shipment of this ore is working
test to see il it will pay to ship the ore
to the smelters, at the presen. price of
silver. If the result is satisfactory stop
ing will be stopped, and the shaft sunk
another hundred feet, to further de-
velop the mine and at the same time
hold the ore reserved for increase in the
price of silver.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Treasurer Bristol closed the tax salcr
at Choteau Of real estate for Teton
county on Tuesday of last week. There
were no offers and the county was com.
PEELED to bid in the whole list. Par
ties who have not paid their taxes will
therefore find lien filed against their
property which, if not redeemed in two
years, will become title resting with
the state. In addition to the tax adver-
tised an additional penalty of 20 per
cent is now added and must be paid
within the time above stated.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16
\ New Route,

The Meagher County News says:
Great Falls wants another railroad. How
would it do for Great Falls people to
use their influence to get the Burlington
to build from their junction on the
northern Pacific to Castle, White SUI.
phur Springs, and down Smith river to
Great Falls. 1t would tap the lead and
silver mines Of Castle, the copper mines
of Copperopolis and other mining re.
gions, and give them roadbed of less
than one per cent grade. The copper
mines of Copperopolis, with develop.
ment, could send trainload of copper
to their smelter daily. The castle car.
Donates would give them all the fluxing
ores they would ever need in reducing
dry ores. Look into this route and
Great Falls may find an entirely new
route and profitable one too.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

If Peixoto does not change his mind,
and if he is not shot or blown up before
that time, the Brazilian presidential slec-
ton will take place March /.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Emperor William expresses grea; de-
sire to visit the United States, it is laid.
Wouldn't it be fun If he would?
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

We quote from the Bozsman Avant
Courier: There seems to be no doubt
about the Darlington making for Great
Fa!ls. In addition to the extensive busi-
ness attractions of the city and county.
it is generally conceded that there are
important business and reciprocal rela-
tions existing between the Burlington
and Great Northern, which render their
dispensable.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

The Basin Times is the name OF a
brand new paper issued weekly at Basin,
Montana, by the Basin Times publish
ing company. The first issue has been
received at THE TRIBUNE Office and it is
handsome sheet, and its columns are
well filled with live editorials and local
news. Success to the Times.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Valentines. all styles and Prices at
Calkins' Bookstore.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

The true philosophy Of life is to be
cheerful, and all that is necessary is 10
keep clear conscience and look rather
upon the ludicrous than upon the serious
side of things. Why, II man were to
cultivate sentiment of seriousness he
might weep continually. for there are
enough sad things in the world, heaven
knows But, on the other hand. if he
cultivates disposition to laugh he can
lind ludicrous side TO everything, and
may be cheerful under all circumstances
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

The sudden departure of Deputy
County Treasurer Scott from Butte a
few days ago was at first thought to be
2 mystery, as his accounts as far as
could be ascertained by hasty eXami-
nation appeared to be correct. A closer
examination, however, has developed
the Fact that Scott is thief. having
stolen $1,000 from the county and
skipped out. Silver Bow county will
lose nothing as the treasurer will have
to make the shortage good
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

ID. r. Asbury of Bozeman has been ap-
pointed receiver of, the land Office at
Bozeman by the president
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Pure Pepper Rye whiskey at the Cata-
ract City Club rooms. Try it.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Moor Of Venice cigars at the Cataract
City Club rooms. Smoke one.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Nearly all women have good hair
though many are gray, and few are bald
Halls Hair Renewer restores the natural
color, and thickens the growth of the
b,;,
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

Try our butter, three pounds for 81
Eaton's.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

The statement Of the Great Northern
railway system is to hand for the six
months ending December 81, 1881 Con
sidering the depressed condition of the
country during that period, it reflects
the highest credit upon the manage
ment Gross earnings, S9,l41 ,0D; net
earnings. S41S5,O3G; total income, S4,-
349.63S; interest and dividends, S3,1l1,-
9lS; balance, 1921 $50; surplus, 1898, 1913.
The Northern Pacific receivers and
the employees of the road have at last
reached an agreement. The schedule
makes the following changes At st.
Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Helena and
Tacoma, day foremen OF switch gangs
will receive 52.G9, night men 1868: day
helpers $3.50 and night helpers s2.G9.
At all other points the sum Of $3.50 will
be paid for helpers, day or nighi.
The weekly tribune., 1894-02-16

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
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Acain on the March

ALLIANCE, O., March 2S.- Coxey's
army broke camp, after good nights
rest on clean straw and plentiful
breakfast of fried ham and pork, bread
and coffee, at 9 O'Clock this morning,
with 1913 men in line by actual count.
The next camp will be at Salem, Is
miles distant. 1t is scheduled to reach
there by 2 p. M, but the rthaw of yester-
day, followed by the breeze oflast night,
has rendered the roads rough, and the
end of the journey will probably not be
reached on time.
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Accused of Murder.

CARSON, New. March 2s.-M. J. Car
ney arrived here last night from Antelope
valley, and stated that Mrs. Strickland
and her husband are under arrest,
charged with the murder of Mrs. Eggle-
ston some weeks ago at that place. The
coroner's jury returned verdict that
she come to her death by being struck
with blunt instrument in the hands of
Mrs. Strickland. Her husband, who is
held as an accessory, will probably be
released. Strong evidence against her
is that the dress she wore the day of the
murder is covered with blood stains
which she could not account for. Carney
is coroner and in position to know the
facts.
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a a1urder by Children.

Ell Reno, Q. T., March PA pecu-
liarly horrible murder has just come to
light by the confession of the youthful
perpetrators. It was committed in
Cheyenne county Saturday. A Mrs.
Williams, it appears, had left her baby
in care of its two younger brothers, Glib
son, aged 6, and another boy still
younger. During the mothers absence,
Gibson slipped to the bed where the
child lay and beat it to death with a
club. After having killed the babe, the
two boys dragged the body to the rear of
the house, and we're preparing to bury it
when discovered. Gibson, though SEEM
ingly aware of the enormity of the deed,
refuses to give his reasons for committing
it. Until his brother told the story of
their awful work today, the details of
the babe's death were not known.
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Hoop R1yER, March ee. 1se

Hoop RIVER, March 26, 1894.
Editor CHRONICLE:
The eTimes-Mountainee complains in
a recent issue that "three prominent
candidates were slaughtered at the last
election - but the people complain
loudly of some of those that were not
slaughtered at the same time. The
Mountaineer also says that Wasco
county is republican; and so say I, Wasco
county is republican, and if the next
convention will take heed to itself, get
the idea out of their heads that the re-
publican party is a charitable institu-
tion, drop the pensioners and political
leeches, bounce the professional Office
seeker, put up a good clean ticket of
competent men, capable of filling in
business-like manner the Offices to
which they were elected; men who will
not SO readily forget that they are the
servants of the people and not their
masters; and let the convention not
lose sight of the fact (proven) that a
nomination is not an election in this
county, if it is republican, and also that
the voters have the last say as to who
shall represent them in Office, there is
no trouble about electing the ticket if
clean hands are held up, and ones that
have not wearied our eyes for ages past.
REPUBLICAN.
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Avn Educnted INDIAN Dead.

PENDLEToN, Ore, March 27.-Moses
Minthorn, celebrated Indian, died here
today, aged 80. He was educated at the
Forest Grove Indian school. He embrac-
ed Christianity early in life and Joined
the Presbyterian church. He was a
delegate to the national conference at
New York city one year ago, and had
many friends among the whites. He
was considered wealthy. Minthorn had
been sick two years with consumption.
The remains will be buried in the Indian
burying ground on the reservation at
10 O'Clock Thursday. the funeral service es
being conducted by his great friend.
Rev. W.. E. Potwine, of the Episcopal
church
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The Oklahama peach crop is ruined.
. 1t is reported from Mississippi that all
vegetation is killed and fruit will be a
failure.
It is conceded that the Texas fruit
crop has been terribly injured, if not
wholly wiped out
Range riders report hundreds of dead
animals scattered over the snow-covered
surface of Wyoming.
Peaches in Southern Indiana were
entirely killed before the cold spell. It
killed cherries, apples, blackberries and
early vegetables.
tits feared that the recent cold snap,
following a season of warm weather, has
greatly damaged the winter wheat crop
throughout Illinois and the Middle
states.
In Pennsylvania the blizzard has
ruined vegetables, peaches and early
cherries, and great damage has been
done to pears, apples, apricots and
plums.
1t will take $500, 900 to cover all the
damage to fruit, early vegetables, wheat
and oats in the section of Northern
Georgia, Northern Alabama and lower
East Tennessee.
In Delaware it is reported the peach
crop is totally ruined, and other fruit
prospects destroyed. In the grape
growing regions of Western New York
the buds have been destroyed, and vast
losses are feared in consequence.
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VETOED THE BILL
The President Unable to Longer With
stand the Great Pressure.
CANNOT PASS IT OVER THE VETO
Speculation as to How 1t Will Affect
the Democratic Pary---Other
News Matters.
News Matters.
Special to THE CHRONICLE

Special to THE CHRONlCLE'
WASHINGTON, March 29.- President
Cleveland has vetoed the seigniorage
bill. Although the action is not a
matter of surprise, considering his former
outspoken sentiments upon financial
topics, added to the fact of great outside
pressure brought to bear upon him, his
action was by no means foregone con-
clusion. 1t is to be noted that he has
given this question more serious atten-
tion than any other yet submitted to
him, has discarded much of his hauteur,
and given more courteous attention to
both the advocates and opponents of the
bill. His cabinet, too, have been divided
upon the question. The great prepon-
derance of opinion, however, from such
financial centers as New York and Bos-
ton, it is conceded, has had most to do
in influencing him to veto the bill. The
veto is accompanied by full explana-
tion of his action, with touch of apol-
ogy and conciliation to his party.
There is much speculation already as
to what effect the action will have upon
the democratic party. AS for Cleveland
himself republicans are inclined to gym
pathy for him for being in an unexampled
predicament, but considerable number
of democrats are boiling. The afternoon
papers will be full of caustic comment
for and against his action, one of them
going so far as to intimate that he had
his mind made up to veto the bill all
along, but waited until the last day for a
show of indecision. One effect that the
action will have is generally acknowl-
edged-that the democratic majority in
congress are incapable of getting any
measures passed of any Importance.
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NEWS NOTES.

Mrs. L. A. Perrin of Denver, having
registered as a voter, was drawn on the
grand jury.
The Denver contingent of Coxey's
army has proved fzzle; Col. Hamil-
ton has given it up in disgust.
The ladies of Tacoma's 400 gave
blackfaced minstrel entertainment for
the benefit of local charities at Keeley's
Ninth-street theater, to packedhouse.
Robert w. Allen. an early pioneer of
Klickitat county, died early this week at
his home in Goldendale. He was 81
years of age. He has been ailing for the
past year. and for the past two months
has been in helpless condition.
1t is expected that today will be the
great day OF, the Breckinridge trial, un-
less the cross-examination is too long
drawn out. The silver-haired defend
ant himself will mount the rostrum and
begin his version of the long intrigue.
The senate committee on foreign rela-
tions has under consideration bill look
ing to a reorganization of the Nicaragua
Canal Company, and friends of the en-
terprise in the senate are very hopeful
of securing favorable report at an early
day.
Gov. Hogg severely eensures the
Southern Pacific for bringing 700 to 800
penniless men from California, known
as Fry's army, and OBTAINING them on a
wild prairie in Texas. It is considered
heartless proceeding and the governor
is applauded.
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Coxey in Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 2S.-Coxey appeared
at the horse sale at the stockyards, and
was greeted by loud cheers and calls for
a speech. Coxey's horses brought but
$3.50, while he expected not less than
81 900, and with this for clue he round
ly scored existing conditions, charging
the hard times to ''lack of money
This evil, he said, he proposed to remedy
by compelling the government to issue
bonds for $5OO,OO0, 900. Coxey's Chi
cago lieutenant, Albert Mason, claims
he will leave for the East Saturday. At
present the 5000 is represented by 81
men.
THE DENVER CONTINGENT.
DENVER, March 2s.-The Denver con-
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The Ladies of Lexington Act.

LEXINGTON, March 2s.-For the past
week the ladies of the city and vicinity
have been circulating petition praying
congress to expel Colonel W. G. P.
Breckenridge. The petition Gays his
longer con tinuance in congress is a dis
grace to Kentucky womanhood, which
he has already dishonored, and that
congress ought to at once expel him.
The petition is signed by leading society
ladies.
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SUDDEN END or LIFE.
n. L. Darr Committed Suicide in Port
land Yesterday.

land Yesterday.
Hiram L. Darr, capitalist and pioneer
of Portland, committed suicide yesterday
morning in a fit of temporary insanity,
incident to illness and nervous prostra-
ton, from which he has been suffering
for the past month.
The shocking and sanguinary act was
committed at the home on the south
side of Hawthorne avenue, East Side,
between Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth
streets.
He arose early in the morning and ate
breakfast with the family about o'clock.
Shortly before o'clock he remarked he
thought he would lie down and go to
sleep, and Mrs. Davidson, who lived in
the house, placed a pillow on the sofa in
the parlor and told him if he would lie
down she would cover him up. He said
he would cover himself in little while
and Mrs. Davidson left the room. She
thinks not more than two minutes had
elapsed when che heard the report of the
gun with which he shot himself.
L. II
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Now is the time to kill squirrels Sure
Shot at Snipes & Kinersly,s.