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Law and Order Meeting.

There will be temperance meeting under the
auspices of the w. c. I. U. and Law and Order
League in the Second Parish church tomorrow
evening, beginning at O'Clock. The principal
speaker will be Rev. Q. H. Shinn, pastor of the
church at Deering. Mr.. Shinn Is an able and in
teresting speaker as those who have listened to
his war lectures can testify. He was West Vir-
ginian boy at work in the field when the rebellion
broke out going IA miles on raft to enlist in the
Union army. Serving through that war, he has
now heartily enlisted in this other war against the
liquor traffic. The public are cordially invited to
attend this meeting
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
DEATHS.

In this city, April 16, Gracia Victoria, daughter
of Caroline and VIM. +. Brown, aged years
months.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at O'Clock,
from No. 104 Salem st eet
In East Deering, April 16 Antoinette Millett,
only child of j. r. and nj. A. Cobb, aged months
Ia days.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock,
In Cumberland Centre. April 16, Phnella e.,
wife of j. l.. Dunn, aged 26 years months.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 8 O'clock
In Topsham April IL, Capt. Joseph Ii. Purlng-
ton, aged IA years
In Bowdoin, April 10, Joseph B. Hutchins, aged
In Sebago, April 8, Mrs. Rebecca Day, aged
70 years.
In Denmark, April 8, Olive, widow of James
In Cambridge, Mass, April 70, Harriet Dear
born, wife of b. Benjamin Colby formerly of Port
land, aged rs years.
In New Market, April 6, Of membraneous Group
Frank Seavey, youngest child of Sarah X. and the
late Geo H. Ferguson, aged 1 year months.
[The funeral service of the late j. Wesley Hall
will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'ck,
from his late residence, No. "a Lincoln street,
corner of Mayo
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
CITY Government.

The following additional business was transact
ed at the aldermen's meeting Thursday afternoon:
Ordered, that the standing committee on new
wooden buildings are authorized to allow the
erection of new wooden buildings and additions OF
such description as are permitted under the ordi-
nanceS, upon such conditions - they may deem
expedient, and report to the board at the regular
monthly meetings all permits granted during the
preceding month.
George II. Greeu was appointed special police
man without pay, and permit granted to John Nc
Keown to erect a wooden stable at AZ South
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
Funeral Of !. r. Ferris.

The funeral of John F. Ferris, late of the Union
Mutual Life Insurance Company, took place yes
terday afternoon from the residence of G. s. D.
Griffin, Jr., No. 437 Cumberland street. The
services were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Bayley of
State street church and there was singing by the
First Parish choir. The pail bearers were Presi-
dent Dewitt, Hon. j. HI. Drummond, Henry d.
Smith and Arthur l.. Bates all of the Union
Mutual. The Offices of the company were closed
at O'Clock for the remainder of the day. The
body was taken to Evergreen Cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
Another New Fast Press.

BOSTON, April 16.-The work on the new Bos-
TON GLOBE building is progressing rapidly. The
circulation of THE GLOBE is increasing so fast,
however that part of the basement of the new
building will be used at once for new double
press, which has just been completed for The
GLOBE. 1t is the first double perfecting press
in New England, and will print $4,000 eightpage
papers an hour. The newsdealers will tell you all
how fast their GLOBE business is increasing. If
you do not get THE SUNDAY GLOBE regularly,
order it of your newsdealer or carrier today.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
Elhridge cerrx,s Will.

The will of the late Hon. Elbridge Gerry has
been admitted to probate. 1t is dated July 28th,
1885. 1t is witnessed by F. II. Fassett Charles
G. Haines and John BuZzell. The house on High
street. furniture, stable, horses carriages, etc.,
were left to the widow The remaining estate is
left in the hands of trustees and executors, they
bring Mrs. Gerry and Mr.. N. B. Stevens. The
property is left to the family, and there are no
puhlic bedueStS.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
Oh eeIIows' Celebration.

The Patriarchs Militant OF TINS Guy VIII give
grand parade on April 27tl' IN the afternoon, III
bonorof the 67th anniversary of the order. The
narade will be under the auspices of Grand Can
ton Ridgeley. No. Q. Sagadahoc Encampment OF
Bath. with Hobah of Saco and York of Biddeford,
will participate. Chambers band and other
bands will furnish music. There will be band
concert and ball at City Hall in the evening
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
portland steam packet company.

Steamer John Brooks of the Boston line has
been thoroughly cleaned up, painted and repaired
for the season. The boilers especially, have re
ceiyed complete overhauling and are now in
first class condition. She goes on the line about
the first of next month and Capt. Donovan, now
commanding the fremont will take charge of her.
The Forest City is then to be hauled up for re
pairs previous to her being transferred to the
Bangor and Boston line and her present captain,
Mr.. Snowman, will command the fremont
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
The oratorx of Lincoln,

The Grattan Literary Association enjoyed
treat last evening. DR.. G. R. Crandall delivered
to the society his eloquent and instructive lecture
on the "Oratory of Lincoln" The source and in
spiration of the martyred Presidents eloquence,
his great efforts in behalf of human liberty, were
dwelt upon in an interesting manner. The large
audience present manifested its appreciation by
repeated outbursts of applause At the close OF
his address an unanimous vote OF thanks was
rendered Dr. Crandall for his able and eloquent
ndd
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

Advice to RHothcrs.-MRS. WINSLoWS
SOOTHING SYRUP should always be used when
children are cutting teeth. It relieves the little
sufferer at once tproduces natural, quiet sleep by
relieving the child from pain, and the little cheruD
awakes as "bright as button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste. II soothes the child, softens the
gums allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for diar-
rhoea. whether arising from teething or other
causes twenty-five cents bottle.
janI6 SNf&W&w1ye
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
EXPORTS for March.

The exports of breadstuffs from Portland for
March comprised 1864 bushels Indian corn,
valued at s21, 1927; 25,5o0 pounds OF oatmeal
valued at $500. The total value for March was
s22, 1897 against s22o,271 for March 1885. The
value for the first three months of 1886 was 1884,
Ss2 against 62o,61S same time in 1885.
There were $500 pounds of cotton shipped
from the Passamaquoddy district for March
valued at 1913, 100.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
MARRIAGES..

In South Bridgton, April 10, Shirley E. GRAHAM
of Casco and Miss Clara r. Gould of Bridgton.
In Augusta, April -, Rev. Chas s. Cummings,
pastor of the M. e. church, and Miss Addle f.
Larrabee. both of Bridgt0n.
In Paris March 81, Walter E. Twitchell and
Gertrude c. Curtis.
In Byron. April 6. Hartman Bancroft of Byron
and Linda Z. Herrick of lewiston.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JunGE RoNNEY

BEFORE JUDGE BONNEY.
FRIDAY-Anne Hanson VS. William B. HELEN.
Appeal from the Municipal Court. 1t is an action
to recover reasonable sum for the extra rent or
claimed defendant agreed to pay. Defendant de-
MED that he agreed to pay anything. Plaintiff
claimed that reasonable sum would be ten dol
lars. Verdict for plaintiff for five dollars.
Elliot King for plaintiff.
F. V. Chase for defendant.
The Jury was excused until Friday, May 9TH
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MUNICIPAL COURT.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
FR1DAY-John Collins. Assault; fined SIS and
costs.
Walter B. Allen. Assault fined $40 and costs
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
Accident.

Mr.. Albert Billings, a freight conductor on the
Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad, had his leg
broken near the ankle, yesterday. He was
brought to this city and the bones set by DR..
Thompson.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

Mrs. HelldefS0l. NetD IOFK CIty tUTttea.
II had not slept fol forty-eight hours; was
coughing all the time. My brother bought 10
cent bottle of Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam,
and the first dose broke the cough, and was bet
ter at once. After using one rs cent bottle was
cured. have no hesitation in recommending it,
april IL NfW&S&w
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Thanks TO CONGRESSMAN Reed.

At recent meeting of the Maine Woman Suf-
frage Association, a vote of thanks was passed to
Hon. I. b. Reed for introducing bill into Con-
gress favoring woman suffrage
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
PEnoBscoT COUNTY S. ). COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
TRenorted for the PreSS.1

BEFORE JUDGE HASKELL.
REPORTED for the Press.l
BANGOR, Thursday, April 18th.
William Engel ct ais. vs. George Stetson ct ais
An action to recover compensation for driving
1,ooooou feet Of logs from Pleasant river in Pts.
cataquis county TO the Penobscot boom. The
plaintiffs allege that the logs had become SO in
termingled with logs of their own that it was i'm
possible to separate them, and they now claim TO
recover for the cost of driving those belonging to
the defendants Evidence for plaintiff closed. Al
damnum, $1,000.
Davis and Bailey for plaintiffs
j. Narney and II. h. Chaplin for defendants.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

Alto a. NJ. Z. o. Bailey & Co. will sell at rooms
10 Exchange street, parlor sets, chamber sets,
carpets, chairs, tables, lounges, crockery, glass
and plated ware, kitchen furniture. etc. See auc-
tion column.
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yn,y 4DyEwvasEmENrs ro-DA'

NEW hDVKRT iSEbENTS.
.sRoueh and Tumble" Suits-Casco Clothing Co.
To Let-Roon
$1,000 Salary TO Agents.
Steam Printing House For Sale
For Sale-Ledge Rock.
Wanted Girl.
To Let-Tenement.
NJ e. Palmer-2.
Awnings Tents &c.-J. E. Pickett
City of Portand-2
Window Shades-Rines Bros.
For Penthouse.
Fred w. Grosstuck-2.
TO Let-Tenement
The Members of Munjoy Lodge, X. of Z.
Police Notice
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

The action of Carriers Little Liver Pills is
pleasant, mild and natural They gently stimulate
the liver, and regulate the bowels, but do not
purge. They are sure TO please.
anr13 d&W1W
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

W. H. Sanborn & Co., may be found at
Chadwick Block, No. 100 Cross street, first
door below Free street. A full line of furni-
ture, bedding, etc., on hand, which we shall
sell as low as any dealer for cash, or on en-
stallment plan. Repairing and upholstering
q specially.
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

THE ATTENTION of all purchasers of carpets is
called to the fact that the Roxbury Tapestry Car
pet is the emily tapestry made to-day of the high
standard and wear-resisting qualities in both fab
ric and colors found in the tapestries of twenty
five years ago. These goods have not deteriorated
in any respect whatever, and afford the purchaser
the best opportunity to secure an excellent carpet
at very low price, being superior in quality and
value to the many Low Grade Body Brussels
made to-day
The line OF style offered this season is unexcep-
tional. The goods may be known to all by their
TRADE MARK, tlCo fine lines on the backs near
each edge. Call for them and take no other. For
sale by all first class dealers
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
Purify Your Blood

Purify Your Blood
Your blood may be full of impurities, but Hoods
Sarsaparilla will thoroughly cleanse, enrich, and
vitalize it, The most severe of screfula, salt
rheum, bols, pimples,- fact all affections arts
ing from impure BLOOD yield to Hoods SarsaParli-
la 1t also cures dyspepsia, biliouSnesS, sick head
ache, kidney and liver complaints, sharpens the
appetite, and builds up the whole system.
Henry Biggs Campbell Street, Kansas City, had
scrofulous sores all over his body for 15 years.
Hoods Sarsaparilla completely cured him.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Wallace Buck of North Bloomfield, d. Y, suffer
ed eleven years with terrible varicose ulcer on
his leg so bad that he had to give up business He
was entirely cured of the ulcer and also OF catarrn
by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
81 was troubled with boils, having several Oh
them at time. After suffering about all could
bear took Hoods Sarsaparilla, which entirely
cured me- cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsa,
parilla to all like afflicted being sure they will lind
relief" E. N. NIGHTINGALE. Quincy, Mass.
Purifies the Blood.
81 had been troubled with hives and pimples for
some time. Other remedies having failed, was
advised to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. have taken
two bottles, aud am entirely cured I think Hoed's
Sarsaparilla has no equal as blood purifier" Ell
Hoods Sarsaparilld
Sold by druggists, 81; six for S.. Prepared only
by G, 1. HOOD g. CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
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BOARD.

TABLE BOARBERs WANTED-AtN No.
Il Garden street, in private family; Ladies
S2.25 and Gentlemen So. 0O per week. also pleas
ant front chamber to let to one or two gentlemen
or gentleman and wife, with board. 1871
BAKER HOUSE-Board with or without
ID rooms; transient, 81 per day; dinners 20
cents 26 FREE ST. apr13-4
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Police Examining Board.

"A Board, held April 18th, the following candi-
dates passed a successful physical examination
MICHAEL II. FORD, of Ward Z,
CYRUS J. MOORE, of Ward 6,
SAMUEL w. SHAW, of Ward 8.
They will resort for final examination at the next
monthly meeting, Tuesday, May 4, 1885.
ap17d1t c. W. GODDARD, Chairman.
gFlAdyertiser and Express copy.
The members of Munjoy Lodge No. q, X.
of p, are requested TO meet at Pythian
Hall, TOMORROW, at I.3O o'clock p.
M, to attend the funeral of Our iase Broth
err T. W. Hall, apr17d1t
MuAA ASALARY TO AGENTS. Address at
SEVVVo once, DR.. SCOTS ELECTRIC GOODS,
SO Broadway, New York The Only Genuine.
april eod5m
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CITY or PORTLAND.
April 18th. 1856.
Proposals for the Removal Oh Frsh
and House Offal.
CITY OF PORTLAND.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
April IT, 1885.
NvOTIcE is hereby given to all house holders,
IN that all applications for cleaning, priyy-
vaults, should be made early as possible, that
the delay which usually occurs later in the season
may be avoided All applications for emptylng
priyy vaults left at the office of the Deputy Mar
shals City Building will have immediate attention.
BY order of the Board of Health.
anr17dtf GEO C. BURGESS Secretary
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
ROOMS TO LET.

ITO LET-A very desirable furnished room
front corner room light and sunny; central
location; terms low to right party Apply from
8 a. M to D. m. at % CASCO ST. 1871
ITO LET-A suite of desirable front rooms, cen
IL traily located, modern conveniencs with or
without board; also other rooms. Inquire at 20
MYRTLE STREET. 1871
ITO LET-In Boston. If you want a nice quiet
room when YOU come to Boston, for day or
week. call on or address, MRS. MORTON, 8
Briggs Place, South End, off Shawmut Avenue at
242, Boston, Mass. Ia
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

F. o. BAILEY & CO., AUCTIONEERs

SATURDAY, April IL, at 10 a. m, at sslesroen
- Exchange street, black walnut and painted
chamber sets, parlor SUITS sofas easy chalIs, ma
hogany, parlor and chamber furniture, carpets,
stoves, bedsteads and mattresses, kitchen turn-
ishings, sc. ap1bd5t
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

NOR SALE Or ExCHANGE-A desira-
Il Bile hotel property situated on one of the
most popular thoroughfares, and in one of the
finest villages in Maine, with a large farm con-
nected; also splendid spring of mineral water,
second to none in the State. For particulars, ad-
dress WIN. LYDSTON, 120 Lisbon street, Lewis
ton Me 23-4
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

EOR SALE-The freighting sioop Island
II Belle with the good will of the business;
been established for years. CAPT S. S. YORK,
Peaks Island. Me BOZ
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EOR SALE-Hard wood from bobbins, only
IL $500 per cord; delivered; telephone 669.
c. w. YORK 60 Commercial st. 3O-4
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EOR sALE-SSOn will buy story and half
ty of closets, large cellar; new stable; outbuid-
ings connected. Splendidly situated near the sea
shore, six miles from Portland. Address, L.. T.,
Argus Office. 81
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

NOR sALE-Peaks Island Bathing House,
IL with bathing suits, boats, etc., with the good
will of the business. No 60 Commercial st. G.
w YORK 30-4
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

EOR sALE-In Gorham, a new frame dwell
IL ing house two story with ell and stable con,
nected, within five minutes walk of depot, Normal
school and churches, will be sold at bargain,
terms easy. Inquire of DANIEL DOUGLASS,
GOrham. Maine. 20
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17

EOR SALE-House lots; a number OF the
Prospect Hill; splendid location; good view, over
looking the city and surrounding country for
miles, Inquire of L. j. PERKINS, 489 Congress
ST. 6-2
The Portland daily press., 1886-04-17
STEAM PRINTING HOUSE
FOR SALE.

FTlHE undersigned having a successful business
Il and now wishing to retire on account OF his
age offers his splendid establishment for sale on
fair inventory. For particulars, address
f. G. FESTNER, Omaha, Nebraska.
aDr17 d2w%
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-10

IS. R Cowick, Of Wa-Keeney, Kan
sas, was in town on Wednesday last. He
made the News a pleasant call while in
town, and left on the early train Thurs
day morning. We hope to see our friend
in town often; for he must remember
that we will not always be connected
with Trego county. So, Mr.. c., come
and see us before We go.| Wallace
Mems
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J. s. Land Final Proofs.

Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
June %, 1856.
No. 47071 Notice is hereby given that the follow
tng-named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the register and
ceiver OF the o. 8. land Office at Wa-Keeney Kansas,
on Monday, August 9, 1886, viz Charles Cornelssen
homestead application No. 714S for the a OF
section 2. in township 16 of range W, 9th p. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said
land, viz: Max Vented, Morgan E. Doerschlag,
Jacob Schell, of Cyrus, Kansas, and Jacob Mack,
of Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
3S2 VIC L. BEARD REGISTER,
Cowick & Wheeler. Att'ys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-10

Misses Belle Adam and Judith Ora
ham departed on Monday last for Mich
igan, going from here to Wallace, thence
to Wa-Keeney on business, and stopping
enroute Tor few days visit in Atchison,
Kansas City and Chicago. Later-The
trip beyond Wa-Keeney was postponed,
and the ladies returned yesterday to
Tribune for another six weeks. They
now think they could teach the clerk al
Syracuse something about proving up,
and the next time will go before the
register and receiver of the land Office at
Wa-Keeney for final proof.-Greele,
County Tribune. I.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-10
Cured Rheumatism.

Mr.. w. K. Powers, 1888 Thomas st.,
st. Louis, states: Billiards. Snow Lin
iment cured him of a case of chronic
rheumatism, of four years standing
He goes on to say: "For five years ]
suffered all the torrents of the damned
lived through five years OF misery q
thousand times worse than death. ]
bless the day when I was induced to try
Snow Liniment. Three bottles removed
all traces of this dread disease and I am
myself again." b. ]. Hille, Agent, Wa
Keeney, Kansas.
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A Wonderful Cure.

Mr.. Richard Spencer, 2502 Garrison
Ave-, st. Louis, Mo-, states: have been
seriously affected with a dry hacking
cough for two years and have sought
relief from many sources with no relief.
My wife urged me to try Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup, and did SO with most
gratifying results. My cough disap-
peared with the third bottle and my
lungs are as strong as ever. I would not
be without it in the house. Call for bot
tie at Il. ]. Hille's, Wa-Keeney, Kas. 2
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U. s. Land Office, Wa-Keeney, Kansas,
No 6Q3l


No. 1884, June %, 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Frank Danford against Albert F. Ellsworth for
failure to comply with law as to timber-culture
entry No. 1851, dated Nov. II, 1872 upon the Sc x
section 8, township II south, range % west, in
TregO county, Kansas, with view to the cancella-
ton of said entry; contestant alleging that the said
Albert f. Ellsworth has not since date of said entry
Nov. Ii, 1879, to this date inclusive, planted or
caused to be planted and kept growing planted
ten any part parcel of ten of trees
upon said tract, has he planted caused to be
planted seeds of trees within said mentioned period
upon ten of said land any part thereof and
kept the same growing is required by law that
switches nor shrubs of whatever kind, size or char
acter Is now growing or has ever grown upon said
tract of land, Notwithstanding the wet and exceed
ingly wet and favorable weather Of the last three
years in this country, and has wholly failed to plant
ten acres any part of said land to cuttings since
date of entry, that said entry made and is now
held for speculative purposes; the said parties
hereby summoned to appear at this Office on the
9Th day of August 1885, at O'Clock NJ, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
failure.
$50 W. C. L. BEARD, Register.
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Pretty Women.

All women look attractive when their
color and compl EXON are clear. II your
skin is sallow, eyes dull, you are bilious;
secure a box of Williams Australian
Herb Pills, take as directed, and the feel
ing of languor will leave you, your eyes
brighten, and you are another woman.
Try them. Price, Is cents.
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Judge s. J. Osborn, in company will

Judge s. ]. Osborn, in company with
F. Danford, ESQ.,, of Wa-Keeney, this
state, were among our callers of this
week. We were very glad to see these
gentlemen in our city. The judge
thought it worth his while to subscribe
for the News. They were both surprised
at the growth of this western city. Come
again. Wallace News, ?.
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GREELEY COUNTY.

Greeley Center Gazette June Is.
Contracts have been let for the build
ing of ten houses in Greeley Center to be
completed inside of the next twenty days,
and more are to follow.
The majority of our homesteaders have
been compelled to sleep on top of the
roofs Of their houses for the past week,
on account of the heavy rains.
Four cowboys, with thirty or forty
ponies and supply wagons, from Miles
City, Montana, passed through town
yesterday, enroute to Coolidge for cattle
to drive to their northern range. They
expect to take back about 5000 head, and
will drive through over the new trail on
the state line. They claim that the cat
tie wintered with but very little loss in
Montana last winter.