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Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
A CABINET SNOB,

The increase of snobbishneas on the
part of the people of the United States is
becoming so pronounced that it ia i'm
possible not to notice it, For a long
time this aping Of the airs of European
aristocracy in their relation to royalty
was confined to a select few OF eastern
parvenus whose accession to wealth had
made them ambitious to attain social
distinction. To accomplish this they ex-
pended money lavishly. While most
people questioned their taste, no one said
them nay: The money was their own
and they could squander it as they saw
fit. But a recent event in Washington
will cause all good Americans to stop and
consider. 1t is related that at a dinner
given by the secretary OF agriculture at
which the president and Mrs. Cleveland
we're guests, the host had two chairs es-
pecially made for the occasion. They
were decorated with silver tablets appro
priately inscribed and special care waa
taken to that having been
once occupied by such distinguished
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
EXCITED SENATOR'S,

The United States senate was yester-
day transformed for a short time into a
human bear garden, and the mace OF the
sergeant at arms was necessary to re-
store order. This is a sad commentary
on the conduct of the most dignified
legislative body in the world, but it goes
to prove that aver senators are only
mortal. An Excuse for this untoward
incident may be found in the very
strained relations that exist between
congress and the executive on the iinan-
cial question. Senators who side with
tho administration have attempted to
introduce the buIldozing method Ia
secure their point, and though they
are in Il minority, their tactics
indicate they will defeat tho appro,
priation bill unless it carries the
section authorizing the secretary Of the
treasury to issue at his pleasure 500,
100000 ten year 3 per cent certificates,
with which il needed to meet deficiencies
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
CHANGE OF BASE,

With the state capital which it has
had for years Jefferson City, Missouri, is
a dead cock in the pit. Except as the
seat eff the state government, it had
nothing to recommend it. The perman-
ent residence of a few officials and the
occasional meetings of the legislature
are the only claims it has to existence.
1t is true that the state had erected state
buildings at Jefferson City, but these
without 8 live community and other
resources behind them, could not make
a capital appropriate for a great state.
Sedalia is a prosperous, go-ahead city
and its inhabitants have decided that ii
is a proper place for the capital. AS an
evidence of good faith they have agreed
that il they secure what they ask fer
they will furnish, free OF cost, sites and
buildings that are superior to those at
the present capital. The legislature has
taken them at their word and decreed
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
A LITTLE HOT.
mania.

The good people of Townsend must
feel rather indignant at the defeat of the
bill to create the new county of Broad
water. They had fully expected that
the legislature would lend an affirmative
ear to their petition, but as it has not
they are not slow to express their dis
appointment. As rejecting the senti-
ment of those who favored the creation
of the new county Brother Stout in the
latest issue of the Townsend Messenger
pays his respects to the legislature. The
language may not be parliamentary but
it is forcible and is worth reading. The
Messenger says:
"The fact remains our Broadwater
county bill was not permitted to be dis
cussed no decided on its merits. The
first rule in the most embryotic debating
club, that the party holding the aftirma-
tive should close, was denied our repre-
sentative. We expected better treat
ment from the fourth legislative assem-.
bly,. We have reason to believe our bill
was killed before the election of the
United States senators. We make no gen.
eral or sweeping charges, but we caution
the people of Montana that the per-
petuity of republican institutions de-
ponds upon their iusistence that cor
ruption and venality be kept from out
our Legislative halls. To say that money
is freely used to influence members for
and against legislation, is n thing, to
prove it is another. But let the pre-
cedent be once established that money,
and not merit wins, and our government
will fall from the rottenness OF its parts
and liberty will perish through venality.
The people who want local self govern
ment, when they prove their ability to
carry on the same, obtain a constitu-
tlonal right through the legislature to
have granted unto them that privilege.
We will carry our fight into every sue
cessive legislature until success crowns
our efforts.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE.

The silver senators in congress seem to
have made up their minds that if there
is to be an international monetary con.
ference the United States shall be fairly
represented. To accomplish this pur.
pose the bill providing for delegates to
the prospective conference has been
amended to provide that out of the nine
delegates who shall represent this gov
eminent, three shall be appointed by the
president, three selected by the senate,
and three by the house of representatives.
This should insure silver a fair repre-
sentation in the delegation and thus re-
fleet the dominant sentiment in the
United States on the all important ques.
ton Of bi-metallism. The change made
in the bill will no doubt meet with popu-
lar approval, though the administration
and Wall street may kick. AS it has
been settled that this government is not
yet ready to restore free coinage indie.
pendent Of other countries it will hasten
the cause TO have it properly represented
at an international conference when one
is held.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

With the death of Frederick Douglass.
which occurred Wednesday. d remark,
able and 5istoric character passed away.
Born in slavery, ne was the evangel of
mis- race in The battle for liberty which
was finally achieved as a result of the
civil war. Ia other fields in later days
there have been in various walks of life
ADLER negros, but there has been none
who earned and enjoyed so wide a repu.
tation and whose fame will fill so i'm
portant Il pace as Mr.. Douglass. for he
was known and admired and respected
on two continents. His biographers tell
US that his father was a white man, and
this is probably true, for though his skin
was that Of a genuine negro his features
bore none Of the characteristics Of the
race so marked in slavery days, and in
his speech there was not the remotest
suspicion of the plantation idiom. Gifted
by nature with a splendid physique and
fine presence, the man would attract at
tention in any assemblage, and his
courteous bearing and demeanor Won
him friends on all sides. Fred Douglass
could not be called a great man. He
possessed natural talents above his race
and circumstances made it possible
for him to draw inspiration from
the teachings and battles Of the
early abolitioniste; these fired him
with ambition and selling the oppor-
tunity he became a marked figure
in the group. Study added to his natu-
raj gifts and his zeal in the cause of
emancipation made him noted as an
orator and drew large and brilliant
audiences, After the conflict had
ended he was honored, as a representa-
tive of his race, with several important
civic positions, the duties Of which he
discharged with ability. The life of this
man again points the moral Of the op-
portunities that lie before every Ameri-
can youth. Our history is adorned with
the names Of many great mon who con-
quering the adverse circumstances of
birth and surroundings arose to emf
nence, but in all the list Fred Douglas is
the only one who was born a slave and
the color OF whose skin was black. That
he so conducted himself as to battle
down race prejudices and hold as his
friends many Of the truly great of
this and other lands was the GROWING
feature of his remarkable and we'll spent
life.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

%personages, the chairs would be held
sacred as mementoes of the occasion
Such stuff as this is enough to make any
one feel tired, more than that, disgusted'
Mr.. Morton was placed in the cabinet ae
an alleged farmer. AS such he has at
tempted to pose during his incumbency,
but this freak punctures all his preten-
tons to being a man among men, and
places him in the list of demagogues and
time servers.
Let us follow this curious event to it's
logical sequence. If a cabinet officer
considers that it is necessary to have
chairs especially built and kept sacred,
for the president and his wife, what rea-
son is there that lesser lights, who hang
upon the edge of presidential favors,
should not watch the daily walks of the
executive and dig up the ground upon
which he treads and hold it consecrated
because of his footsteps.
There is as much reason in n prop
osition as IN the other. Both are re-
puguant to American ideas of propriety
and the sooner Secretary Morton an
ounce that he has made kindling wood
out of the memorial chairs the sooner he
will have a chance to regain the respect
of those who had ideas that he was an
American gentleman and not an imitator
of the most contemplate form of Anglo
mania.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
discretion. to issue slOo,OOO,oOO of 3

his discretion, to issue s1OO.OOO,W Of 8
per cent certificates to meet deficiencies
in current expenses should any arise.
This is looked upon as a breach of faith
and will be resisted. 1t is a cheap
attempt on the part of the Cleveland
men to take an undue advantage and put
the silver men on the defensive by hold
ing them responsible for the defeat OF
the important bill. But this is a game
that will not work. The silver men will
not be frightened by any such dodge.
They have announced that the legiti-
mate appropriation bill may pass. but
that 1t shall not pass with any financial
legislation as a rider. 1t is evident the
gentlemen mean what they say and that
there will be no 3 per cent certificates
authorized. There does not appear to
be any special objection to the loan or
the form of it, but there is a pronounced
objection to the manner in which it
sought to be sneaked through. There is
also an anxious inquiry as to the necessity
for such certificates in the face of the
declaration of Mr.. Carlisle that the reve-
nues will equal the expenses for the cur
rent wear,
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

The mineral land bill has finally passed
both houses of congress and has gone to
the president for his signature. AS Sec
rotary Smith has expressed no objection
to the measure, there is no reason to
doubt but that it will receive executive
approval. When it does the Montana
people will breathe easier, but they will
still have to keep a sharp lookout for
there is no telling in what shape the
next attack of the Northern Pacific will
come. 1t is as resourceful in e%xpedients
as it is interruptions and aggressive.
Let it have what belongs to 1t, but be-
ware of and .resist its encroachments. Its
immense landed possessions in this state
give it a power that should be jealousy
watched,
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
FEBRUARY TwENTy-SECOND.

While the name and fame OF George
Washington ire as dear as ever to those
who enjoy the plendid heritage of his
heroic and uneeltish labors the custom
of publ demonstra ions on Feb. -. the
anniversary of his birth, has of late years
fallen into disuse. Though it is a ques-
tiunable policy TO permit this ~decadence,
it can in no wise be construed into a
falling off Il he owe and reverence his
virtues and patriotism inspire. wash
ipgton is one of the few immortal names
that we're no born to die" While noisy
drum or glaring rocket or fiery oratory
may not proclaim tn recurrence of his
natal day his spirit is ever with us--a
part of cur life almost-permeating the
air We breathe and so interviewer with
our everyday life that there seems no
need to shout aloud our regard for
his memory. To those who stop to
hink the day is enc for contemplation.
The span that divides his life and deeds
from ours is but a narrow one when
counted by t1eeting years, but how great
when measured by results. AS citizens
of this wondrous land, participants in it's
bountiful esource we do not, cannot
realize the immensely Of the bequest his
genius and loyalty SO aided in leaving
for posterity. But in spite of that lack
OF realization there is an inherent feel
ing, a part of our nature, call it pride,
call it loyalty, call it patriotism; that
something is love Of country and with it
is ever associated the name Of Washing
ton. Mothers whispered it in our infant
ears. 1t was taught US in the schools,
and in manhood it is ever with US,
and will be with us as We lay
down the burden of life. This feel
ing will be transmitted to coming
generations as it was transmitted to US.
and as long as it exists the land is safe
IN spite of notoriety seeking, noisy dema-
gogues of any clase or creed or cline.
An evidence of this is to be found in the
fact that the day was honored yesterday
IN Great Fails by appropriate exercises
in all the public schools and that the at
enhance Of both pupils and parents was
larger than at any previous gathering
4 the schools. This statement carries
IT'S q" comment.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
DOLPH AND

Hon, j. N. Dolph has finally been
made to realize that he is not a bigger
man than the state of Oregon. Sent to
represent that state as a senator in con-
gress he abused his trust, defied public
sentiment, and jeopardiZed the material
interests of his constituents by boldly
~antagonizing the free coinage measure.
A better politician than a statesman be
had an idea that he could scheme his
way back into the senate and again do
the bidding of the corporations and
monometallists who were his friends and
whose cause he espoused. His plans
were laid all right but they fell just a lit
tie short of contamination. After a no.
table contest in which the genuine sen
timent of the state successfully detied
and combatted all the elements Of
wealth and organized power Mr.. Dolph
finds himself relegated to private life
and consequent obscurity. There is
where he and all OF his ilk belong.
As to his successor, the senator elect,
but little can be said. Though he has
served the state IN various capacities he
is an unknown quantity in national poll
tics and he seems to show a disposition
to %coquette with the all important sub
ject of finance. He will enter the senate
OF the United States in a most critical
period. He is advised by the fate Of
Dolph that a majority Of the representa-
tives OF the people of Oregon favor BIZ
metallism and it is a fair presumption
that he will obey that sentiment and ar.
ray himself on the right side. He has
made no oral pledges, o n we're de-
manded Of him, but his acceptance of
the truet implies that he will act in con-
sonance with the views OF those who sent
him, and these views are surely on the
side of free coinage. The condition
which confronts him is a simple one. II
be voices the sentiment of his ~conetit-
uents he will act with the bi-metallists,
il he proves a traitor he will follow in the
path Of his predecessor. Let it be hoped
that he will do right.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
1t had to come, and the bright young

1t had to come, and the bright young
mar who fathered the proposition is
Representative Cunningham of Silver
Bow county. Late Thursday night he
introduced a bill making it a misde-
meanor punishable by a fine of from $40
to $50 for ladies to wear high hats at
theaters or other places of amusement.
He is the same gentleman who during
the debate on the suffrage bill perpe-
trated that original and highly witty re-
mark about "short- haired women and
long-halred men," There is a future in
store for a gentleman about the size of
Mr.. Cunningham of Silver Bow. He
can run a race for fame with Knippen-
berg,
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

for current expenses. The silver men in
the body have already made a great con-
cession in Withdrawing the Jones bill in
order that the appropriation bills might
pass before the adjournment, but it
seems that they have drawn the line on
the certificate amendment and decided
that it shall not pass. This is what
caused the trouble yesterday, and feel
ing must run pretty high when senators
are betrayed into making 80 d%iegraceful
an exhibition of themselves. 1t shows
that the battle is on in good earnest.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
THE WOOL TRADE.

While under the operation of the new
tariff law the wool business has been at
a low ebb it is just as we'll for the Mon
tana producers to keep an eye on the
market. From the Wool and Cotton
Reporter of Boston of last Saturday the
following is taken:
SAT the close of the seventh week of
the year this market is experiencing a
fair volume of trade, a very general de-
mand with steady prices. The sales for
the last week have been considerably
larger than in the corresponding week of
last year, while the amount of wool
moved since Jan. l, 1895, exceeds that
for the similar period last year by more
than 100000 pounds.
"A strictly fine territory is worth a
third of a dollar; fine woods may be
quoted generally at 80 to 33H cents; fine
medium at 30 to 80 cents, and medium
at % cents. The supply Of fine is mate
rally restricted to Montana, which did
not come in in quantity until after the
passage of the tariff law. Fine Utahs
and Dakotas are about exhausted and
fine Wyomings are scarce. Fine medium
Montana sold this week at II cents and
medium at II to 12c, the first was a
choice wool, but any kind of a medium
Montana will bring II to u cents.
Strictly choice Arizonas are worth 10
to II cents.
THE Gales OF territories will aggregate
$4,000 pounds"
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

That Savannah audience must have
enjoyed the lecture of ex-Prieet Slattery
a few nights ago. The report tells us
that it was delivered while there was a
bowling mob of 5000 on the outside and
not a window in the building but was
broken. A lecturer who can amuse ar
audience under such circumstances is
no ordinary man, and the audience itself
must have been a little out of the com-
mon run.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

that the capital shall go to Sedalia. 1t
would not be fair to compare Helena
with Jefferson City in the matter of
municipal decay, for Helena is still quite
a city, but it is proper 10 call attention
to the fact that Sedalia offers to furnish
both sites and buildings, while Helena
demands that it shall be paid 100000
for the ground upon which a capital
building shall stand. Montana is a very
young state, but history may repeat
itself. Montana may in the near future
be forced to do what Missouri mas done.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

In order to break the force of his de.
feat some of the friends of Mr.. Dolph Of
Oregon have laid it at the door of the
A. 2, AS. In .pite of this accusation
the people Of the west are very generally
of the opinion that Mr.. Dolph's goldbug
record is what killed him, and they
honor the Oregon republicans who &C.
complished that very proper end.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
hNEAk LAME.

Rather than clog the wheels OF legis-
iation AMI prevent the passage Of the
appropriation bills, the silver senators
withdrew the Jones coinage bill and gave
the former the right Of way. In return
for this concession the administration
senators have saddled the sundry civil
bin with an amendment, giving the
~.scrstsry of the treasury authority, at
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

The mineral land bill has finally be-
come a law, the president having signed
it yesterday. This is the most impor.
tant legislation so far as Montana 10
concerned that could have been enacted
by congress-, not even excepting FREQ
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

Yesterday afternoon u charge "
lodged against A. II. Wallace and "
liam Cruickshsnk Of having set the Il
in the old Phelps block Tuesday NOR
ing. Both were arraigned before Jud!
Hawkins. Bail was fixed ut 5000 eac
and has not yet been furnished. Tn
will be given a hearing Monday, II
police have many clues connecting II
men with the crime. If convicted, Il
men must suffer either imprisonment
life, or death.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

The Forum for March, which by the
way begins volume 10, will contain fou'
articles particularly timely-"The Bus.
ness World Va. the Politicians" by the
Hon. j. H. Eckels, comptroller Of the
currency; sour laundering Foreigr
Policy" by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
"The Constitutionality and Justice of tha
Income-Tax," by Professor Il. r. A
Seligman, of Columbia College; and "Tbe
Antitoxine Treatment of Diptheria," BY
DR.. l.. Emmett Holt, one OF the bes'
living authorities on children's disease:
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

Elk Gov. Wade is to compile the codes
after the Legislature gets through with
them. Mr.. Wade was n of the orig
inal compilers and will not recognize his
work when it again reaches him. Still
he will make a etagger at the job and
draw his salary.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

In the presence Of a number Of FRIENDS
MI. IL. +. Knoell and Miss Laura Coz.
bett, both of Cut Bank, were united l.
marriage at the Ulm house parlors yet
terday afternoon. The bride 10 one o.
the best known and most popular your
ladies in the vicinity Of her home, an
the groom is known throughout MOI
tana, having been for years foreman fo
Flowerree. They have many friends We.
Join Tn TRIBUNE in hearty congratu.s
tiOns.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01
"Am I Married or NOt?"

asked Mr., A., d~espondently, II ded are
my wife is 30 nervous aud irritable that
l don't stay in the house a moment
longer than l can help. My home isn't
what it used to be-" "Mrs. A. is suffer
ing from some functional arrangement
/ presume" said B. Eyes, she has been
an invalid for years." Exactly. Her
experience is that Of my wife, but she
was cured by DR.. P,erce's Favorite Pre-
scription. Get this remedy for Mrs. A,
and the happiness OF your home will soou
be restored" Mr.. B. was right. For
prolapsus, painful periods, Irregularities
in short, all complaints" peculiar to
the female sex-the "Favorite Prescrip'
ton" is a sovereign specific.
Great Falls weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1894-1???, 1895-03-01

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