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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-30
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ing them off, one every 80 seconds.
The first one went off with q horri-
Lie roar There was swish in the
air over the steamb boat, and big
hampton few over it with screeoh
like q shell.
The unskilled infantrymen had
forgotten to pull out the tampions
and were firing them straight at the
General Mcpherson. There was an
other tremendous bang, and the sec-
ond hampton hit the smokestack of
the steamer and knocked dent in it
as big as a wheelbarrow. Inside the
breastworks the men were blazing
away in blissful ignorance of what
they were doing. They heard a roar
that deafened all other sounds. As
the third hampton flew close to the
deck of the steamer and within three
feet of King Kalakaua's head the
young officer of the day discovered
whatwas the matter Running back
toward the guns, he yelled: Pull
them things out! Pull them things
Out!' After the fourth hampton had
been blown harmlessly past the
steamer tho officer arrived inside the
breastworks, and the tampions were
removed from the rest of the guns.
Chicago Tribune.
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UNIQUE ROYAL SALUTE.
N E THAR
1t Came Much Nearer to Being a Royal
BOmbardment.

1t Came Much Nearer to Being a Royal
BOmbardment.
United States Army Messenger J.
F. Gurnett of the army headquar.
.ters tells of funny incident, which
might have been serious, that hap
pened in San Francisco bay when
the army authorities were pay ing
honors to- King Kalakaua of the
Hawaiian Islands at the time his
majesty was: on-a visit to the United
States in 1890. So carefully was the
affair guarded that the story did not
get out. Mr.. Gurnett, who was
present and practically had hand
in the ridiculous accident, says it
has never been published before
When King Kalakaua arrived in
San Francisco, military ana civil
officials alike did honor to his high
ness and showed him much atten-
tion. General Mcdowell, who was
then in command of the department
of the Pacific, took the king out on
tho steamer General Mcpherson for
a trip around the bay.
1t was; arranged that when the
steamer arrived opposite Angel is.
land in the bay:the soldiers station.
ed there should fire salute of 30
guns. 1t happened that at this time
all the artillery forces had been
withdrawn from Angel island, and
companies of infantry had been sta
toned there instead. However, ten
enormous guns, with their: mouths
projectingoyer the earthworks, still
remained, and the infantry soldiers
thought they could manage to fire
them. The guns were 12 feet long,
had q 15 inch bore and required sew
3eral hatfuls of powder for even a
small load..>s o.-., -. -.
Itwas known at twhat time the
boat would arrive, so the guns were
loaded with heavy blank cartridges
and everything was made in readi-
ness so that the salute could be
tired at q moments notice. While
tho amateur artillerymen were wait.
ing to shoot. off the guns heavy
rain came up, and the men ran for
cover after hastily stopping and COW
ering the mouths of the cannon with
tampions to keep the rain from run
ming in and wetting the powder.
The cannons' mouths were elevated
several degrees and the powder
would soon have been ruined it the
tampions had'not been put in. The
tampions " ere heavy wooden covers
weighing 40 or 50 pounds and almost
as large az theshead Of a barrel.
While. the men were still in the shed
keeping out Of the rain the General
McPherson was noticed coming
around the corner of the island from
an entirely unexpected direction.
With an excited yell the men ran to
guns. Here was the king not quar-.
terof O. mile away, and not gun
had been fired. The officer of the
day-a young, raw stripping from
tho east who had secured 1 commits.
sion presumably by q pull-6ew
Down to the wharf, and the men
ruahea 20 the guns and began touch
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-05-30
THB REAL LINCOLN
How He Appeared to Friend
and Associate.
GENTLE HEART AND IRON WILL.
william H. HerndOn's Tribute to a Noble
Observation-Disclosures OF Lincoln Regard
Ing His Ancestry--An Incident of His
First Presidential Campaign.
EY JESSE. ". YEIk

First Presidential Campaign.
BY JESSE W. WEIk,
lJoint Author of "Herndons Life of Lincoln"
Copyright, 1884, by American Press Assoc,a
tion.
The death of William II. He,ndon MT
his country home near Springfield, Ills,
March Is, 1891, removed from this busy
life the man who knew Abraham Lin
coin more thoroughly and understood
better the philosophy of his growth than
any other person in the world He has
been compared to Boswell, the biog-
rapher of Johnson, but to his disadvan-
tage, for. although Boswell was a more
devoted follower and more prolific
chronicler. still it is no exaggeration to
assert that he never studied his great
master so deeply and from so many diff
ferent points Of view as Herudon has
sounded, tested and measured Lincoln
From Herndon all other biographers
of Lincoln have been obliged to obtain
their most substantial material Most
OF them acknowledged the obligation:
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Only . RumOr.


Mrs. Bubblejaw-l'm sorry, sir,
but heard today that you never
pay your bills.
Poet Overdow-It's 8 only q rumor.
Mrs Bubblejaw-If you were only
q roomer. it wouldn't be so bad, but
you eat more than any one. In the
house. Boston Traveller.
The New .:ules.
Some one nudged the new woman
who was presiding.
"What is it?" asked the latter.
why don't you recognize that
little woman in the front row."
II haven't the honor of her 40.
quaintance. and have yet to see the
book on etiquette that makes it even
permissible to recognise one to
whom you have not been introduc.
ed"
And the new woman looked at her
critic as II shs felt that shs had com.
ulnkoi4 aupahed hsr. r.->OAieaaaPse
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Papyrus.

The papyrus used by the ancient
Egyptians was made from the stems
of peculiar water reed growing in
all parts of Egypt. The outside lay
or of the plant was removed, and
beneath this there was found num-
ber CT layers of delicate, pithy
membrane. These, being separated,
were placed in layers. A second
layer was laid at right angles to and
above the first and sometimes a
third over the second. Heavy pres.
sure was then applied, and the lay
ers were firmly cemented into fair
article OF paper. No gum other than
what was contained in the plant
itself was used in the process. The
papyrus was very much stronger
than the average paper made by the
modern machines. The sheets were
commonly made from to - inches
square. f.,.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17

MILWAUKEE, July 1G.-The Milwau-
koe Millers' association, organized three
or four months ago for the purpose of
controlling the prices on No, and
northern wheat, regulating the amount
purchased daily and in other ways plac-
ing the wheat dealers and shippers of
hard northern wheat practically at the
mercy of the millers in this market, is
threatened with collapse. Fast, Krausc
& Co.. of the Duluth roller mills, with
drew from the association today. The
news was circulated on change and
caused a good deal of commotion and
feeling among the mllers in the aesocia-
lion. 1t is believed an attempt will be
made by the other mills to maintain
the association and buy wheat against
the Duluth mills.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
The Inevitable hour.

QUEBEC, July 16.-ExGov. Russell of
Massachusetts was found dead this
morning in his fishing camp at Adelaide,
near Grand Pabos, Que. He passed
through Montreal in the best of health
and was then on his way to the salmon
grounds in Gaspe. lie was accompanied
by his brother and F. Peabody from
Boston. Their camp was near Little
Pabos river, where they had been fish
ing all day yesterday, when the ex-
governor seemed in the very best of
health. The tent in which they slept
was divided into two compartments and
as the governor slept alone, the others
did not know that be was dead till late
this morning, when they thought it was
time to wake him. The coroner has
been notified, but has not yet arrived.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Eellish Deed,

BUTTE, July lG Because she thought
her husband had been too attentive to
another woman, Mrs. Edward Heinbach,
wife OF an employe of the Boston e.
Montana Mining company, this evening
threw pint of vitriol in the face Of Mrs.
Thomas Smelling, another married
woman, Tho frightful vitriol burned
almost every shred Of clothing off the
woman's body, and her face and body
were burned in most frightful manner,
and the sight Of both eyes probably de-
stroyed. Mrs Heinbach and her sister.
who was with her, are in Jail. The con-
dition ct the victim is serious. 1t is
claimed there is 10 foundation for the
other woman's jealousy.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
COUNTY OFFICERS SALARIES

To de Reduced Next Year, in Several In
The fact that the assessed valuation of
Cascade county is more than 10 million
and less than Is million dollars places
the county in the third class, in which
it was last year; but the effect of this
classification will be seen after Jan. !, in
a reduction of salaries of nearly all
officials of the county. 1t is not prob
able, however, that this prospect will
materially reduce the number Of aepir-
ants for nominations to county offices
this year.
The salaries, after Jan. /. 1897, will be
ae follows: Treasurer, 5000; sheriff,
$500; assesscr. S2,2JO; auditor, 81 $50;
county clerk, y, 80; clerk OF the district
court, 52,ToO county attorney, $500;
county superintendent OF commou
schools, $500. All other officers receive
fees,
The salaries Of deputies may be fixed
by the commissioners, but must not cX-
ceed the followinG Under sheriff, = 800,
each deputy sheriff mot more than four,
Sl,2UO each; each deputy couLty clerk
mot more than f0uT), 81 200; each deputy
clerk Of the district court luot moro
than throcl, 3l,20U The county treas
urer shall be allowed only one deputy
except in October, November aud DO
Cember, when the commissioners may al
low AS many additional as may he neco7-
snry. The assessor shall be allowed only
one deputy, except from March | TO
September /, whom he may ho allowed
two additional deputies, at eHIary of
not exceeding 500 per month, The
auditor shall not be allowed more than
one deputy, The county attorney may
be allowed, by the commissioners, one
chief deputy and one deputy
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Mon, Historic" y
OF Belt creek. to be known as East Belt

OF Belt creek, to be known as East Belt
precinct,
No. 30-All OF township 10 north,
range S east, south of county lire, except-
Iug sections 81 SO; all Of sectlons 1. .. 8. 4
o-l1 30 and - 3G, and all of sections 5
and east of Belt creek, township 20
north, range east, ard sections 5, SIT
and 2O'GJ, township 10 north, range T
east, to be known as Willow Creek pre-
cinct
No 3l.-All of sections 40. 1G, Il and
is, township Il north, range east: all
Of sections IA, 9-l1, 20-29 and 81 :3G,
township Is north, range east: all of
sections 80, 81. 80 and Sc, township 10
north, range east; all of sections 81,
81, 33 and "a, township 10 north, range
east; all of sections $40, 1J-22 and
2'-34, township IS north range east.
to be known as Cora precinct.
No .}2,-All Of townships 1G and Il
north, range east, and sections 5, 6. 7,
s, II, IS, -, 20 20, 80, 81 and 80, town.
ship lG north, range east, and sections
|, l., l3 and "A, township 1G north, range
east, and sections l, 2, 3, TO- II, 12, i3,
"A, 10, %, "A. %, 2G, 35 and Sc, township
|. north, range 7 east, to be known as
klbbey precinct.
No. 33.-All of sections 1922 and 27-,
81, township Il north, range 7 east, and
sections 2-l1 and Ii 23 township 1G
north, range east, to be known as Ma
son precinct.
No. 3i,-All of ranges 0 and 10 east.
township 10 north, south of county line,
and sections 80 and 3G, township 10
north, range s east, and sections l, 2, IL,
II, l3 and IA, township IS north, range s
east, and north half of ranges 8 and 10
east of township IS north to be known
as Davis Creek precinct.
No. 35-All of township 1G north,
range 10 east; all of ranges and 10 east
OF township II north; south half of
ranges and 10 east, IS north, and Sec
tions %, "a, 25, 26, 30 and &c, of township
IS north, of range east, and sections l,
4, 0, lG, 2l-2S, and 1885, township 16
north, range 8 east, to be known as Gey-
ser precinct.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17

TOLEDO, Ohio, July 1G Buffalo Bills
band wagon was driven under the Fort
Wayne railroad bridge at Massillon at II
o'clock today and all the occupants we're
scraped off. Four musicians were fright
fully injured and two will probably die.
The injured are: David Keene, driver,
leg broken; Phillip Reicha, crushed and
bruised; John Moccia, back crushed;
Alfred Vitelli, collar bone broken and
bruises; Guiessipe Laure, chest crushed,
will die; Flocco Domenica, injured over
the heart, may die. The wagon was
drawn by eight horses. which got beyond
the control of the driver. Cody is doing
all that is possible for the men.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
BOAT WAS FRAI[,
Net Thirty Sitalwart Wolllingmen
Trusted Their Lives
Upon 1t,
AND TEN MET THEIR DEATH
Anxiety to Reach Home Caused
Them to Overcrowd the
Worthless Craft.

CLEVELAND, July 1G.-Several lives
were lost in an accident about 7:3O
O'Clock this evening on the old river bed
near the ore docks of the Cleveland Il
Plttsburg Railway company. The ore
handlers had just quit work for the day
and were waiting their turn to cross the
branch of the river on fiat bottomed
ferry boat which they had provided for
their own use. When the ferry reached
the dock the last time, at least 90 men
crowded upon it. The boat is
about 30 feet long and no more
than four feet wide, and would
carry safely not more than a dozen. The
stream is not wide, however, aud the
hurrying ore handlers had no thoughts
of danger. The boat was pushed from
shore and was being propelled across the
stream. When it was about half way
over it began to sink. Then, as the
men rushed to the side, it turned over.
All the occupants were thrown into the
river. Those who remained on shore,
alarmed at the accident, at once threw
life preservers and planks to the unfor-
tunate men, but most of them
sank like lead. A few, however,
managed to swim ashore, while one or
two we're picked up by tug. The first
report of the accident placed the number
OF dead at %, but that proved to have
been an exaggeration. The life saving
crew, whose station is near the scene of
the accident, was summoned at once,
and the work of recovering the bodies
| from the river was begun. Within half
an hour seven corpses had been laid side
by side upon the dock, but the life savers
continued work.
| Three more bodies have been recov-
cred. Richard Masten, chief engineer of
the steamer Bessemer, which men had
been unloading, was on the ferry when
1t overturned. He thinks there must
| have been 80 or more men on the frail
craft. Following is a list of the dead:
William Saunder, married, one child;
August Hasten, married, several chill
drcn; Michael Lynch, married; Fritz
Bartel, 80, married, two children; -
Prokup, 10, married: Carl Bohrmeister,
30, married only three or four months;
Julius Orke, married, several children:
Christ Gehrn, married, several children;
! Charles Kraus, about 35, widowcr, sew
cral children.
about the morgue, whore relatives of the
dead men were identifying them. 1t is
believed at II o'clock that all the bodies
have been recovered, though it is pos
sibe that one or two victims may be
added to the list
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
SIR NIGHTS TEniiIAR.


Commnndery Degrees Conferred Upo,
| six Canuidates-Fine Banquet.
At $50 p. III. yesterday Black Eagle
commandery, No, s, Knights Templar
formed in front of the Masonic block
3l7-3l9 Central avenue, nearly all Sil
Knights belonging to the commander,
being present, many coming from with
out the city, and, preceded by the full
Black Eagle band, marched to the Park
hotel, The knights made an imposing
appearance in their full regalia and were
admired by hundreds of spectators who
lined the sidewalks.
At the hotel members Of the COM
mandery waited upon Sir Knight Ed
ward d. Neill, Jr., of Helena. right cmi-
nent grand commander. and escorted
him 10 Il place in the line, the Sir
knights presenting swords us he passed
them,
They then returned to their asylum.
where the cOmmaulery dcgrcps were
conferred upon Sheriff John d. Waite Of
Fergus county; f. +. Wright, cashier Of
the Bank Of Fergus County Gnd eE-treGs-
urer Of that county; l.. W. EIiridEe,
manager of the Montana Hardware con-
pgny OF L3wisto~D; Robert W. Main,
prominent merchant Of Columbia Fails;
Frodcrlck b1wnar. Il prominent hutol
keeper Of Columbia l'alle; and q =.
Brieham,g q Great Northern passenger
conductor Of tlavre.
After the ceremonies at their as,,u ,um,
the knights procerdel to the vacant
sJur" room in the Vaughn block, whore
the ladies Of the Order OF the Eastern
Star served an elaborate banquet. After
full justice had been done to the feast,
numerous toasts were responded to and
all thoroughly enjoyed the event.
y feature in the parade was the mag
niticent banner of the grand command
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
whitney VIII Bolt,

New YoRK, July lG.-W. G. Whitney
has sent the following dispatch to the
Associated Press: "Will you be kind
enough to correct the statement that |
desire the Endorsement by the state or
ganization of the Chicago ticket? There
are no possible conditions or circum-
It OF assist it.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Veterans Can ON Mckinney,

CANTON, July lG.- Five hundred old
veteran comrades Of the war called on
Major Mckinney this afternoon. They
came from Cleveland on special train,
and they called to congratulate him as
comrades and not as republicans or
democrats" The bronze badged voter-
ans lined up handsomely and marched
with yigor to the music of Fnhee's mill
tary band, which they brought with
thom. The company represented the
Soldiers and Sailors union of Cuyahoga
county. The G.. \, X. posts Of
Canton and the Canton troop of horse
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
"Silver Dicks" Opinion.

JEFFERSON CRY, Missouri, July 1G.--
William j. Bryan was rendered big re-
ception here at l o'clock, when the train
arrived. The train made stop of 81
minutes and Bryan was driven in Gov
ernor Stones buggy to the plaza near by
and addressed some 5000 people. He
was introduced by Richard p. Bland
wins prefaced his remarks with the state
ment that had the choice OF standard
bearer been left to him he would have
named Bryan.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Good Chance to Fuse,

MlNNrApoIs, July 1G. The silver
mass convention in this city today was
attended by several hundred delegates
from all parts Of the state, State Sena.
ator Frank Day was chosen chairman
and after naming committees, recess
was taken till the afternoon. In the
afternoon. delegates to the st. Louis
silver convention were chosen, a plat
form adopted and John Lind named as
the silver candidate for governor. 1t is
hoped to secure the populist and demo-
cratic endorsement.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Putting Up Jobs.

CLEVELAND, July 16.--The national
republican executive committee this
morning appointed Perry S, Heath Of
Cincinnati press and literary agent. The
most important decision reached by the
committee, however, was to visit Major
Mckinley at Canton this afternoon, to
lay before him the plans that have been
outlined and ask for his opinion. The
utmost secrecy has been observed
throughout the meeting of the com
mittee.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
At Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, July 1G.-Ten thousand
people stood packed in the thoroughfare
in front of the Coates house and howed
themselves into frenzy of enthusiasm
over w. J. Bryan, the democratic presi.
Dental nominee, tonight. Cheering be-
gan at least an hour before the presi-
Dental candidate was announced to ap-
pear and it WAS kept up, with an occa-
sionsl lull, until the distinguished free
silver advocate appeared on the balcony
OF the hotel ard spoke.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
SILVER BANNER
Candidate Bryan ON His Way to Lin
coln-Speech Of Endorsement
by Bland.
BIG TURNOUT At KANSAS CITy
Free Coinage Men OF Minnesota Will
Give Goldbus Candidates
a Race.

Sr. Louis, July 16.-It was scarcely
sun.up when Hon. William J Bryan,
the democratic presidential nominee,
accompanied by his wife and three chill
dren, left Salem, ILL.,, for Lincoln, Ncb.
A greeting was given him as he stepped
from the train. AT 9 o'clock they de-
parted for Kansas City. At Vandcven-
ter station, in the western part OF the
city, Hon. Richard p. Bland boarded
the train and will accompany the party
as far as Jefferson City.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Minnesota Silver Men.

MINNEAPoLIs, July lG-The silver
men are iubilant today at the success of
the state mass meeting, conducted by
National Committeeman J. w. Griffin
of the American Silver organization to
secure 80 delegates to the st. Louis con-
yention july %. The majority of those
attending are republicans, but this is
not deprecated by the silverites, as they
expect favorable action to their cause
from both democrats and populists when
they meet in their state convention
later on.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
No Loss of Life.

SARATOGA, N. Y, July 16.--Reports
from the results of yesterdays destruct-
i've storm in the Adirondacks show that
the storm swept northeast from this
place, and on leaving here cyclone de-
veloped. A funnel shaped cloud struck
the earth between Fort Edward and
Argyle, Washington county, destroying
small farm dwellings and barns. The
damage is heavy, but no loss of life is re-
pOrted,
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Did a Good Business.

New YORK, July lG.-The total land
sales of the Northern Pacific company
during the fiscal year, just ended
amounted to 61,Gi1,5Jl. This is an in
crease of nearly 5l,0OO,0C0 over the land
sales of the previous year. and is cited
as an evidence OF the revival of business
and settlement in the northwest.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Cattle.

CHICAGo, July -Cattle-Busiress
had a better tone all around today. Fair
to good steers sold at 81 00m425. A few
thrifty young steers were taken out by
feeders at S3O0@3.5O; light stockers at
S2.25M2.15 Veal calves, firm at $3.50.
Sheep--Iieavy native sheep and all
western muttons had to sell at big de-
cline to-day. Prices for desirable west
ern muttous were again l0Wl1 cents
lower, making 25m 10 cents decline from
tho closing prices of last week, Most OF
the western muttons went at So O06
325. Native sheep sold largely at - 90
"a 3 20, few extra around $50; choice
yearINgs at Sloom4.,1; common 10 fair
lanbs, 53oouioo, and f,ig to good
grades, StS5~5.5o.
Receipts Cattle 1900 calves 400
hogs 10000, sheep 1000
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
TnTee Were Killed.

ATLANTA, July ia special from
Abbevi!e says: Rev, Robbie Lee, Miss
Addic Gilman and another young lady,
whose lame cannot be learned, were
killed by lightning yesterday at 3
o'clock, at Brevard, n. G. Lee was a
son of J. f.. Lee of Due West, S. c., and
was pastor Of the Episcopal church Of
lorkvilc. Miss Tillman was the oldest
daughter of Senator lilmun.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17

men escorted them TO McI[inley's home,
where thousands of citizens were gath
cred. Addresses were made by Com
mander Hugh Bunckley, Senator w. It.
Clark, Rev. George Pleifer, E. T.. Patter-
son, Q. W. Duesto, Capt. Bowman and
Major w. L. Gleason, to which Major
Mckinley responded in we'll chosen
words of thanks and praise of patriotism.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
Let 1t BE Tried.

WAsHINGroN, July 1G.--Eckels, comp
troller OF the currency, has returned to
Washington from the Chicago conven-
ton. He is an earnest believer in the
wisdom Of putting a gold standard demo-
cratic national ticket in the field as a
means of accomplishing the defeat of
the free silver candidates, and he believes
this will be done.
Great Falls weekly tribune., 1896-07-17
4 Victim.

ST. CLoup, Mimi, July lG.-The re-
publicans of the Sixth district today
nominated Judge Page Morris of Duluth
for congress unanimously. This is the
district now represented by CA, Towne,
who joined the boilers after the St,
Louis convention,