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Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

The silver republicans in their action
yesterday at the Helena convention
proved rather disappointing. They had
a large majority in the convention and
had to deal with spiteful and whs,
may truthfully be called trescherous mi
nority. They knew that after the much.
talked.of "Butte conferences" the RoId
men went into their respective coun.
ties and declared war to the knife with
the open and violent assertion, mo
Bryanized republican shall be elected to
any Office in the state" In the face of this
threat and with the knowledge that it wa
intensified by the action Of these men At
the convention, the silver men sur.
rendered oil the advantage they had
and at the dictation OF tho few, permit.
ted Mr.. Hartman to be placed in the DO
sition Of the candidate of "bolters." II
cannot be justified under any rule Of
politics. Concessions to such band IS
that led by Sanders amounts to moth.
ing. They only make compromises in
order to break them. It will not
avail to cay Hartman was the nominee
Of the majority. The record shows that
he is the candidate of the boilers, and
thus is bis influence for the cause be
would serve lessened in the east. As
The TRIBUNE has said, Mr.. Hartman
will be elected by large majority in the
state. No man can defeat him, but that
is all the more reason why his political
associates should have insisted upon hie
and their claims and named him as the
regular candidate, and let the goldbugl
do the boiling il they did not like it
That is the way the matter presents itsell
To ue
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11
Chicago platform and nominations

Chicago platform and nominations. In
his letter declining, the senator does no.
say he will not support the ticket, but
he objects to being instructed. This il
rather curious ground for the senator n
take, for, il our recollection serves US, bs
has always been in favor of instructed
delegates, provided he can dictate the
instructions. It is yet to be hoped that
Senator Hill will support the ticket /,
he does not We will have to get alopu
without him, always keeping in mind the
fact that other men have carried The
state Of New York without his aid and
in spite of his opposition.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hall'e Catarrh Cure.
II. j, CHENEY e. Co., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known f..
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transaction and financially able to-
carry out any obligations made by their
firm.
WEST & 'rRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN g. MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon tho blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Testi-
monials sent free. Price, IS cents per
bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11
VANDERBILT'S CHECK.

Good authority tells us that Cornelius
Vanderbilt has made q contribution OF
100000 to Mr.. Hanna's campaign fund.
1t is reasonable to believe this is true,
and that other millionaires will con-
tribute equally as much. Indeed, the
boast is that the republican campaign
fund will reach 100000 Can or does
any sane man believe that this vast sum
of money can be honestly expended for
election purposes? Such an idea is
absurd. Then comes the question, why
these rich men should be 90 prodigal
with their means, and in discussing the
point the st. Louis Republic says:
"Why should any reason be asked?
Mr.. Vanderbilt belongs to race which
has always known the value Of profitable
investment. Investment, Of course, in
wolves some risk, but success OF the
cause to which the sum mentioned has
been subscribed means also the hope Of
large return for the investment. which,
from purely business point Of view, ie
sufficient to compensate for the risk in
Cured.
"Upon the free distribution OF slush
and upon that alone the republican
party depends for the success Of McKin-
lev at the polls. Upon the SUCCESS Of
McKinley:the members OF the syndicate
who have subscribed their millions to the
slush fund depend for the repayment Of
principal and interest. Their prospect
i've return lies in the assurance that il
Mckinley be elected they will dictate
his policy, and the policy of the next
congress-.
"There is an uncertainty, of course,
about the result OF these political in
vestments OF men like Vanderbilt this
year. But the privileges which republi-
can legislation have granted them in the
past must be remembered with lasting
gratitude. When party enables man
to profit to the extent OF millions at the
cost of the country, what matters an oc-
casional contribution of 100000?
"The democracy has no Vanderbilt
but it has the support Of honest voters
whose faith is strengthened and whose
energy is aroused by the contributions
which he and his kind are ever ready to
make to republicanism."
The Republic is surely correct in its
ntatenanta and cOncluaiops The Van.
derbilts are only actuated by the most
selfish OF motives. They expect direct
pecunlary return and look upon the con
tributions as an investment. They be
lieve in the power of money, and whilt
they talk about patriotism, they do no,
hesitate to resort to the most Infamous
methods to debauch the voters and make
a mockery of the elective franchiso.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11
COUNTY CONVENTION


The republicans Of Cascade county,
after dodging every expression of opin-
ion on the burning issue Of the hour, the
silver question, have put in nomination
a ticket of which it can be said that 1t
fairly represents the party. The omis-
zion Of w. p. Beachly from the ticket is
said to be due to the personal NAL
ice of a few republicans whose
bills against the county we're not
audited to suit them. However,
it is, perhaps, too much to expect that
faithful service in this Office would be
appreciated by the average republican
political striker. The feature of the
gathering was the panic which appeared
in the convention when rash delegate
from Monarch made a motion to the
effect that the delegates to the state
convention should declare themselves on
the silver question. 1t was realized
at once that there was danger
to the pie brigade in the motion. and
the convention lost no time in defeating
it. Later, the same delegate who re.
fused to be suppressed and evidently
had the courage Of his silver convic-
tions offered resolution instructing the
state delegation to use all honorable
means for the nomination Of Hartman.
and the resolution passed, only one dele
gate daring to give voice to the secret
opposition to the silver champion. Az
to the political complexion OF the dele
cation, it is stated that the delegates
stand 16 for Bryan and silver and for
Mckinley and gold. Owing to the cow
ardly course OF the convention in refus-
ing to allow the delegation to be polled
as to their standing on this vital issue
there is no way OF confirming the cor
rectness of this estimate, however. 1t
is a matter for congratulation that the
convention, in spite Of its prediction for
secrecy and fear lest it should lose
any slices Of pie, allowed itself to go on
record as sustaining and indorsing the
course of Charles S. Hartman in repudi-
ating Mark Hanna and his protege, Will
liam Mckinley, and their goldbug policy.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

The Lewis and Clarke county demo-
crats, who had rejected proposition for
fusion with the populists, have changed
their minds. The committee and the
candidates have held q conference, at
which 1t was decided that all candidates
would hand in their designations, il the
populists would do the same, and then
permit the two committees to name q
fusion ticket, to be composed, of course.
Of the candidates that had been nomi-
mated by the respective conventions. In
this action there is pointer for the pop
uliete and democrats OF Cascade county.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

For District Judge
J. B. LESLIE.
For Clerk Of the District Court
c. u. WILT.
For Representative
T, Z. BRADY.
&c. BUNDY.
E.R. CARROLL.
W. .M..COCKR1LL.
g. H. STANTON
For Treasurer
W. GELsTHoRPE.
For Sheriff
P.B. GALLAGHER.
For Attorney
M. NJ. LYTER.
For Clerk and Rscorder-
EFT. MARTIN.
For COMMISSIONER
A. G. HAY.
HENRY WALCH.
WILLIAM BIRKENBUEL.
For Auditor
W. G. ALLIN.
For Superintendent of Schools
MISS INA CRAVEN.
For Surveyor
NJ. PARKER.
For Administrator
H.J. SKINNER.
For Coroner
J. A. SWEAT.
For Justices of the Peace. Great Falls Township
H. 8. GREENE,
K. o. FARRELL
For Justices of the Peace. Belt Township
Up. FITZGERALD,
WILLIAM MACQUEEN.
For Constables. Great Falls Tovnship-
FIN. BALDWIN.
1T. JENNINGS.
For Constables. Belt Township
WILLIAM MENEFEE,
THOMAS RICHARDSON.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

The gentlemen charged by the demo
cratic party of Montana with the duty
OF conducting the campaign propose to
settle down to business at once. The
state central committee has been called
to meet at Butte early next week for the
purposes Of consultation. This early
move shows that tho democrats do not
propose to allow any grass to grow under
their feet, but will keep the opposition
on the go from start to finish. Speak
ing OF the democratic central commit
tee reminds us that w. M. Cockrill OF
Great Falls was chosen us chairman.
There 10 no need to tell tho people OF
Cascade county that tho convention
made no mistake in selecting Mr.. Cock
ril. IIe is earnest and efficient; his
heart is ia his work and he will DO found
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

Tammany hall ia in line for Bryan and
Sewall. The results OF the primaries
held in Now York day or two ago prove
this beyond any reasonable doubt. After
the Chicago convention there was lit
tic backing and filing on tho part Of
somo OF tho leaders, but for once the
ranI. and file rebellod. They declared
that they would support the democratic
nominees in spite OF bosses. That decla-
ration has been emphasized at the pri-
maries and tho great organization is in
limo in earnest. This ia what was OK
pected and makes it certain that the
ticket will carry New York city.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

The Montana democrats paid well
deserved compliment to Major Martin
Maginnis and Hon. Henry l.. Frank by
naming them as candidates for electors
Both OF the gentlemen are veteran work
era in the cause and they can be relied
upon to do their full duty, and even a
little more, during the pending contest
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

verts. 1t is with him campaign OF ed
ucation and he has apt scholars among
the masses. Let the silver men of the
west appreciate the situation. In spite
Of bribery and intimidation the election
of Bryan and Sewall is even now assured.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

The fusion between the democrats and
populists Of Montana was Of the right
stripe and will bear good fruit. II in
sures the election Of Bryan and Sewsll
electors by large majority. We have
wished that the silver republicans be
given place on the electoral ticket, but
in spite OF that oversight they can be
relied upon to support the ticket loyalty.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

The program and premium list OF the
Western Montana fair to bo held at Mis-
soula, Sept. 1896, is at hand. The list
is an interesting one, and VIC can safely
say that the exhibits, especially tho
agricultural ones, will bo we'll worthy Of
inspection, and will repay those who at
tnpI
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

early and late laboring for the cause. 1t
can also be said that in the conduct of
the campaign he will have the hearty
cooperation of the chairman of the pop
ulist committee. They will prove team
of winners.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

George J, Gould has, according to re-
ports, determined to enter the field OF
Arctic exploration, and has fitted out M
extensive expedition. Before George
enters upon this scheme it would be
good idea for him to organize search
party to hunt for his friends, tho candi-
dates OF the goldbug party, after Nov. 3.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

The gold bugs have named Senator
John NJ. Palmer as candidate for presi.
dent. AS yet the bookmskers have not
announced what odds they will lay on
him. As matter Of fact, the old gen.
tleman and his friends will not worry the
betting men TO any very alarming extent.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11
Cannon Newman Dead.

TonoNro, Ont, Sept. 9.Revercnd
Cannon Newman, author Of "Lead,
Kindly Light" is dead in this city, aged
"A. Cannon Newman was nephew Of
the late Cardinal Newman.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

how he will justify his change Of base
he only can tell, for his record is espe-
cially in evidence and he cannot escape
from it. It is only another case Of q
good man gone wrong.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11

Senator Hill of New York has declined
to be delegate to tho state convention
at Albany for the reason that the dele
gates were instructed TO support the
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11
CARRIERS LETTER.

Auo lottcI VI AuOm0o H. SoEso1 W tuo
republican state convention at Helena
has been made public. While the stand
he takes in declaring for Mckinley and
Hobart is open to the severest criticism
from every free coinage man in Mon-
tans, bis method Of announcing his
change Of heart can only be viewed ss
cowardly. His excuse Of important busi-
ness in the east will not be believed by
any self-respecting man, for had he de-
sired 10 remain he could have postponed
any other Of his affairs. Ever since the
st. Louis convention Carter has
"skulked." He has hidden himself in
out Of the way places, and in what little
talking he has done, no reference has
been made to the all absorbing topic.
On the eve of the state convention he
sneaked out OF the state and sent let
ter to men he dared not meet face to
face.
So far as the letter is concerned it is
the weakest rot Tom Carter ever wrote
and shows that he has no legitimate or
even plausible EXCUSE for his conduct.
He attempts to justify his treachery on
two grounds. First, that the democratic
party is free-trade party, and that
without protection free coinage would
not aid the country. He knows, and
every intelligent man knows, that the
democratic party is not committed to
free trade, but to q revenue tariff, and
that the republican party has long ago
abandoned any idea of re-enacting the
high protection Mckinley bill. In bis
speech in the senate on the Dingley bill
Mr.. Carter did not take any such ground
as he takes in his letter. Then he was
sincere, now he is acting the part Of q
hypocrite.
His second point is that the repub.
lican party favors bimetallism, though
by an international agreement, and this
shows that on that issue there is no diff
ference between the parties, except as to
how to accomplish purpose. This silly
talk is an insult to the intelligence OF
the silver men of Montana. Carter
knows, and they know, that for years
both the parties fooled the people with
talk about international bimetallism and
other silver propositions that were de-
liberately placed in platforms to deceive
The st. Louis platform is no exception
to the rule and Mr.. Mckinley goes fur
ther than his platform in the interest OF
the goldbugs. In connection with this
rot about international agreement
we know OF no better answer tC
Mr.. Carter than is to be found in the cur.
rent number OF Bradstreets. That
paper, in discussing the platform and
candidates Of the goldbug indianapolis
gathering, Gays: at is noteworthy that
the convention has nothing whatever tc
say about international bimetallism
which doubtless most of the members re-
gard as an arrangement beyond the do
main OF present practicability, il not ae
an 'iridescent dream of academic Opt
mists."
This about sizes up the views and in
tentions OF the gold standard men OF al
parties. There will mover be return tt
bimetal!ism, if they can prevent it, ant
when Mr.. Carter says he feels differently
ho is telling an untruth His recort
gives the lie to his present assertions.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-09-11
THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE
DEMOCRATIC.POPUlIST STATE TICKET.

For Governor
ROBERT b. SMITH.
For Lieutenant Governor
A. 4. SPkI6GS.
For Associate Justice
HORACE Il. BUCK.
For Attorney General
G. B. NOLAN,
For State Treasurer
T, Z. COLLINS.
For State Auditor
w. POlNDEXTER. JR.
Tor Secretary Of State
T. 8. HOGAN.
Tor School Sur erintendent-
A. Z. CARLTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-01
AGAIN PLAYING THE COLTS
ThrOng at National Park to See the
Game.
The Chicago Boys Play q Splendid
Game, With the Senator's Right
Up ON Their Mettle.

Another. large crowd assembled at Ma
tional Park this afternoon to witness the
third and fourth game between Chicago
and Washington. It being ladies' day about
1000 of tine fair sex were pres emit. Arson
sent his new pitcher. Briggs, into the box.
and Norton. although reported sick. was
selected as the twirler for the Senators.
In the first inning, for both sides. the play
was lone. two, three and out" Chicago
got a man over the plate in the second in
ming.
Arson went to first base on balls with
two out Mccormick the next batter up.
hit a long fly to Brown, who made a rank
huff. Arson coming all the way home.
In the Senator's half Of the second inn
on right field foul line, but was thrown
out at third trying to make three bases on
the hit.
In the fourth inning Arson and his colts
went at Norton In very buslness-like
manner. Arson went to first on hit and
Ryan walked to his base on balls
Pfefer then came to the bat and made a
beautiful three Dagger on right field foul
line, scoring the TWO runners ahead of him.
Mccormick then followed, with two-bas-
ger to the right. scoring Pfeffer. McCor-
mick crossed the plate ON Briggs single
and Lush's wild throw home from right
Briggs made a nice steal to third and
scored on OBrien's muff of short hit 10
right field. The score at the end of the
fourth inning was: Chicago, 6; Washing
ton, 0. In the fifth inning King took Nor
tons place for the Washingtons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-01
Thousands Pouring Into Columbus
to Hear Bryan.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM At CLEVELAND
Quay Gone to New York to See
Mark Hanna.
CALLING ON M'KINLEY

CLEVELAND. Ohio. September 1.-The
Bryan party started fer Columbus over the
Big Four road at 1915 o'clock this morn
ing. escorted by a delegation of capital city
politicians. who came here yesterday to at
tend the meeting. Before leaving the city
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan held a short reception
at the HolIenden. The first persons re-
ceived were thirty or forty members of the
Bryan Club of Republicans. In that party
were Judge 8. c. Parks, delegate to the
republican national convention of 1856. a
lifelong friend Of Lincoln. who appointed
him to the supreme bench of Illinois In
1867; Judge ]. H. Macmath. who was ap-
pointed minister to Morocco by President
Lincoln: Col J. F. Herrick and ex-senator
W. P. Hackney. formerly of Kansas. Big
crowds followed the party from the hote
to the railroad station. The train will ar
rive in. Columbus about 30 pm.
Crowds mt Columbus.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. September 1.-Enor-
Nous crowds ar. pouring into the city this
morning. and the prospect is that the
Bryan meeting this evening and tonight
Will be the greatest gathering of the Kind
ever seen in this city. The state fair AMI
the unusually low rates offered hJ- the rail-
roads nave, of course, corduced ID this. but
II the large number of people here now
wearing badges and hats that indicate
their allegiance to free silver Is any indica-
= ton, the vote for free 5Ilve. in Ohio this
fall will be large one.
A train from Logan and the Hooking
Valley this morning brought in 500 silver
hats from WesteTviile and small towns on
the Cleveland, Akron and Columbus road
three hundred came in this morning. These
were special trains Regular trains brought
In large crowds also. Word from Newark
says $40 are coming from that city.
The Arrival.
The reception committee with Mr.. Bryan
will arrive at 2:35 pm. The party Will! go
at once to the ChittenGen Hotel, which will
be Mr.. Bryan's headquarters while here.
The meeting will be held at 100 pm. IN
the east front of the state capitol. Allen
w. Thurman will preside and short speech
eS Will also be made by him and by join:
j. Lentz, democratic candidate TO: Con-
gre So here. The Bryan party will leave for
springfield. Crbana and Toledo at 7:15 am.
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-01
4 QUIET CONVENTION,
BWsiness-Like Gathering of Delegates
mt Indianapolis.

Special Dispatch The Evening Star.
INDIANAPOLIS. September 1. 1896.
No shouting or other noisy demonstra-
tfon has as yet manifested itself as a fea-
ture of this convention. But one band Of
music has yet appeared. About noon the
Florida delegation marched down Illinois
street with Cleveland banner, punches OF
palms and a band.
In the corridors of the principal hotels
this afternoon were only small groups as
sembled There was no sort of demonstra-
ton observable and very few persons
seemed to be engaged in argument. The
assembage is as business like and orderly
as II It were merely the gathering OF the
r. directors of some big business institution.
There is nothing yet that looks at all like
a political meeting. Few badges are worn.
and no loud talk Is heard, even where the
larger groups are found.
The Wisconsin people are pressing Bragg
earnestly, and the friends OF Watterson
are active, but there Is no hustling and
declamatory canvassins being done.
The principal men in the western ielega-
lions all report that the silver sentiment
In their sections is On the decline.
Indiana, Ohio and Illinois are claimed
for Mckinley by large majorities. The fig
states further west but small majorities
are claimed.
Members of the Kansas delegation say
that Mckinley will carry that state by a
few thousand. They say that it may be
deemed wise not to run third electoral
ticket there. The gold democrats may
simply campaign on their platform. In
Texas 1t is said there may be no electoral
ticket put in the field. and the populists.
gold democrats and republicans may make
a sort of fusion SO as to unite their forces
against the Bryan ticket. The question Of
running electoral tickets for the gold demo-
crazy is to be determined by each state. ac-
cording to the local conditions. 1t Is
thought that In most states the tickets
will be put out, but in some. where 1t
might hurt Mckinley, they will not put up
a ticket j. p. NJ.