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Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18

president, N. VI. Hotter yice-president,
J. NJ. Mcleod secretary and treasurer,
and Charles Wegner general manager.
This company has now three saw-nills
in the Belt mountains. turning out lum-
Der for Great Falls and other points. The
lumber is RATED by river to this place
from n mill and from two of them
shipped by the Montana Central railroad.
Besides their extensive planning mill ana
lumber yards here the company has Il
store, where they keep in stock every pos
sible article needed in building.
This spring the A. NJ. Hotter Hardware
company, Of Helena. which is closely
allied to tile Hotter Lumber company,
will build a fine block on Central avenue
and put in an immense stock of hard
ware.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18

The January weather record at Fort
Maginnis. Fergus county, tells in itself
the full story of Montana winters. 1t is
as follows:
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18
"A HIGH ENDORSEMENT.
What c. III. Warren, Passenger Agent of
the Manitoba Says of Great Falls.

''"S VI Il 1sAbss
Some time since the Tribune addressed
a note to general passenger agent Warren
of the Manitoba, asking him what was the
outlook for the Montana extension,
from the passenger department point of
view. The following is the flattering re-
spouse:
.What do l think of our Montana ex-
tension3 Wen, | have not been over the
line myself. but a number Of representa-
tises "i this department have, and their
reports maze ms. Tie resources of the
country tributary TO the line. and particu-
larly that 1rit3itar, to Great Falls, seem
unlimited. md are certainly beyond any
thing the public have heretofore dreamed
of. | judge they are fast catching on
because We are receiving in every mail a
large number Of inquiries as to Great
Falls and the country tributary thereto.
With its wonderful water-power and
its extensive grain and stock countr
rapidly developing on one side, and
abundance of timber, coal and magnifi-
cent quarries close at hand. and extensive
mining districts only a few miles away
with great quantities of ores to be re
duced, a large population requiring food,
heat and shelter. Great Falls seems be-
You'd question destined to soon become
an industrial center of magnitude. now
that it has secured railroad communica
ton with the rest Of the country
Yours truly, c. II. WARREN.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18
A STRIKING COMPARISON.
The Glorious Weather of Montana MucI,
Better Than st. Pau1's.

LII olSIIbuS NedtIGf Oh 0tOliftt11tt Natfl
Better Than st. Paul's.
The Janu4ry weather record at Fort
Maginnis. Fergus county, tells in itself
the full story of Montana winters. It is
as follows:
Average temperature for january, 11.5
degrees.
Average temperature for first 90 days,
81 degrees.
Average temperature for last 10 DAYS,
1872 degrees.
Highest temperature for month, $50
degrees.
Lowest temperature for month, 1872
below zero.
Amount of snowfall, 27.S inches.
Amount of snoW on ground at end of
month, none.
Range of the temperature for the
month, 9S.1.
This record will compare favorably
with any state or territory east of us.
~MoNTANA's RECORD.
In st. Paul, for instance, according to
Prof. Lyons, the signal service observer,
the following is the record:
Average temperature for January. O.9
below.
Highest temperature for the month, 81
degrees.
Range of temperature for the month,
1852 degrees.
Lowest temperature for month, 41.2
below.
Prof. Lyons remarks:
commencing with the 9th and ending
with the 22d, there is a showing that is
unparalleled by the records of this office,
for during that stretch temperature
remained below zero all the time, both
day and night, except on the 18th and
18th, when a few degrees above was in
dicated towards midday. The average
daily temperature for the II days was
about Is below. The average daily tenn
perature for the 15th-2S degrees below
places that day as 50 colder than any
other day on record. The minimum, 41.2
degrees below, was indicated on the
morning of 21st, and is unprecedented.
The records, dating from 1870 to now,
80 degrees below on December IS.
1879, to be the lowest previous to the
above.''
A comparison Of these figures show that
at Fort Maginnis it was never so cold in
J January last as it was in St. Paul, and that |
the average temperature was lila de- |
grees higher. If anything, Fort Maginnis
is somewhat colder than Great Falls.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18
THE MASONIC BUILDING.

and pressed here. This will facilitate
its sale and ensure lower rates of freight
The building will be built to
date the wool trade-both buyers and
sellers. 1t will be SO situated as to reduce
shipping charges to a mere nominal sum,
snd everything will be done to accommo-
date dealers. The hanks will give special
attention to the wool business, and viii
be prepared to make advances and facili-
tate business transactions generally.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18

Montana is the best-watered territory
in the union, and the region about Great
Falls is the ~hest-watered section of Mon
tana.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18
BETTER THAN BISMARCK, OAK.

A comparison for longer periods is
equally favorable to Montana. For the
three years 1888, 1884, 1885, the average
mean temperature at Helena for the
months of November, December, January,
and February was 25 degrees, while at
st. Paul for the same time and months
the average mean temperature was IS
degrees, and at Bismarck, d. T.. it was
1875 degrees. As Great Falls is several
hundred feet lower in elevation thar
Helena, the record here would have been
still better, but none was made at the
time.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18
MORE STRIKING FACTS,

A report before us shows that for a
term of six years while the signal service
station was established at Fort Benton,
the average number Of fair days for the
year was 291, with an average of but IS
days that the mercury was below zero.
while the average yearly snow fall was
but 20 inches. These figures, from the
official report, speak a volume for the
climate OF northern Montana. We are
not certain but it would be necessary to
go south of Mason and Dixon's line to
find a better record.
Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-02-18
THE COMING WOOL SEASON.

Here.
1t has been decided to erect a large
warehouse for the storage of wool before
the next season begins. This building
will be 800 feet long by IS feet wide. 1t will
be provided with COMPRISING machinery
so that sheepmen may have wool graded
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Canadian Boundary.

The boundary line between Canada and the
United States is, for many miles, imagina-
~, running as it does through the centers
Of the great lakes of Superior, Huron, Erie
and Ontario. the line of the river st. Law
renee is the boundary for some distance then
opposite the town Of Cornwall it strikes d.
rect east till it reaches the United States from
tier on the state of Maine, This frontier was
settled with the United States government in
1641 by Lord Ashburton. There is an idea
INDUCED by some Canadians that the pres
emit state of Maine was meant to be included
in Canada. The boundary line along this
frontier is marked by iron posts, about three
feet high, and placed about mile apart. In
the comparatively new country, Manitoba
and British Columbia, the boundary line is
more recent, and is, in some parts. marked
with iron posts, in Others with wooden ones
trees cut down, leaving stumps some five
feet high with "U. s." on the United States
side, and &C." on the Canadian side.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

ILLUSTRATION OF CAPILLARY ATTRACTION.
The apparatus includes plate, funnel and
India rubber balloon The balloon should be
inflated to its largest size an Ae4t 80 for
some time to stretch the rubber we'll. The
glass funnel should be as large as possible.
The funnel is filed completely and little
above the rim with perfectly dry salt well
pulverized and pressed in as hard as possible.
The plate is then placed over its mouth SO as
to bear against the salt, and the whole is in
verted. The mouth of the balloon, whence
the air has been expelled, is now sprung over
the open end Of the funnel, as shown in the
cut. A saturated solution of salt should be
ready This is made by shaking in bottle
an excess of salt with water Of ordinary
temperature. A little coloring matter, such
as any ink soluble in water, is added.
The solution is now poured into the plate
SO as to rise above the edge of the funnel and
keep it immersed. 1t at once rises through
the salt, coloring it as it ascends. As fast as
It rises it Of course leaves the plate. Hence
the experimenter must make repeated addi-
tons of solution. As the fluid rises 1t drives
out the air before it, This would escape
from the mouth Of the funnel; but the balloon
which has been placed there intercepts its es-
cape. The air enters and rapidly initiates it.
The pressure thus produced is slight 1t can
not do more than just fill the balloon. It
cannot distend it. But by having the bal
loon well stretched, its imitation can be made
quite conspicuous.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
New Fancy In Table Linen.

Embroidered luncheon and tea table linen
varies the fancy which for a number Of years
has found expression in table linen in colors
or with bordering in colora According to
Decorator and Furnisher the latest en-
broideries of this kind are very elaborate
These are done on plain damask, monte
cloth and plain linen, the damask being per-
haps preferred. The richest sets are In de-
signs Of domestic scenes incorporated with
flowers, wrought in linen silk thread with
crewel or boar's head cotton for shading
effects. A dense border surrounds the table
cloth, with narrow border Of correspond
ing design on the napkins But the amount
of work on set Of this description IL sufa-
Gent to deter any woman save one with more
time than the majority Of housekeepers.
Very beautiful luncheon sets Of table linen
may be secured by purchasing set Of plain
damask or monte cloth. having in each cor
ner Of the table cloth large stamped design
Of fruits and flowers, Incorporating perhaps
wine bottles bowls and other elegant pieces
Of table ware and embroidering with linen
silk threads, using colors suited to the design
in outline and --ensington stitches.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
ALI AROUND THE HOUSE.

New and Dainty Designs for Bonbon Bags.
Cushion Covers and Other Fancy Work.
A very delicate and pretty cushion cover
consists Of small square of soft, creamy
pink silk, which is first embroidered and then
mounted cornerwise upon square Of cream
colored silk. 1t is traced with design of
primroses and grasses. The primroses are
worked in one shade of their natural color,
with outline stitch, and the grasses in one
shade in brown silk likewise In outline stitch,
with occasional touches Of satin stitch where
the design requires it. Feather stitch is car
ried around the square at the edges where 1t
is laid ON the cream foundation, and a num-
Der Of small balls should be sewed ON an inch
apart around the extreme outer edge
Among pretty ideas for bonbon bags are
Japanese figures of white leather on red
satin foundation which peeps out ON either
side; satin sacks with gold cord and white
lace at the top look well for sweetmeats, and
baskets have lately been seen In the form Of
birds and animals filed with bonbons. The
Italian straw baskets, with flowers in relief
outside, made Of colored straw, look ex.
tremely pretty for the purpose, and scarves
Of soft silk tie up other baskets and fancy
bags when full
An easily made wall splasher of cheese
cloth with decoration, that furnishes q
change from the etching patterns now 20
common, shows a design Of groups Of three
overlapping discs outlined In dark color with
the brush and filed in with several shades Of
any chosen color, as orange or blue.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Imaeines Himself a Teapot.

There passed Palatka not long ago a
man of forty winters who was an object
of pity. and yet, with all that, was some
what amusing He was sane on all sub
jects but one. and that-he imagined
himself teapot. He would put himself
into the shape Of teapot by rounding
one arm to represent the spout and the
other to represent the handle. While in
that shape he became very uneasy if any
one came near, fearing they might break
off the handle or spout. He would not
speak, but would make danger signal
with his mouth to represent the escaping
steam. Then he would walk around.
sway to and fro among those about him,
fully satisfied that he was teapot.
News.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
The Plasterinr Of Wine.

Since the great reductions in the amount
Of wines manufactured in the Bordeaux and
Burgundy districts, the inferior wines Of the
central departments Of France are being sub
stituted for them, and recourse is had to
chemical addition for the purpose of increas-
ing their market value. So important is this
matter considered that the question whether
the plastering Of wine is injurious to public
health or not is now being discussed by the
Academy of Medicine at Paris The plaster
ing Of wine, explains Science, consists in add
ing sulphate of lime after the first fermenta-
ton. The advantages said to be gained by
the use of sulphate of lime are, that fer
mentation is greatly increased, is more
rapid and complete, the color is brighter and
more permanent, and the wine will keep for
a much longer period. The objections are
that the addition Of sulphate of lime causes
chemical changes that render the wine in
furious to health.
A report of the progress thus far made in
its inquiry by the academy makes it evident
that plastered wines have occasioned func-
tional troubles and organic injuries.
' In regard to the abolition of plastering, the
hygienic committee are not unanimous in
their decision. 1t is the opinion that a mod
crate plastering is necessary for the utiliza-
ton, preservation, and transportation of a
certain class of the poorer grades Of wine,
whose loss would be disastrous thing for the
wine growers. But producers and mer-
chants are warned that, if they should con-
tinue the practice, the proportion Of acid
sulphate should not exceed two grams per
litre. This proportion is sufficient to obtain
the commercial advantages for which the
80 M Movkg ca11o aftnpfiOu tn
more than 65.1O0 of q gram Of the sulphate
Of potash per litre. The hygienists on this
side do not ignore the fact that this is the
maximum dose, and II it Il surpassed it will
certainly injure public health. In con-
clusion, the academy gave 1t ~ its unani'
nous opinion that plastering wine was .
custom detrimental to health.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12


ready referred to, M. Pasteur's Investigations
have been of immense value. He is credited
with having vanquished at the beginning OF
his career disease Of silkworms which at
one time threatened to ruin the silk industry
Of Europe. By means Of incubation he has
provided substantial protection against the
dreaded disease of anthrax in cattle. The
preservation of wine or beer, by destroying
microbes with artificial heat, Is his invention,
now extensively used and everywhere known
under the name of Pasteurization.
1t is hardly necessary to add that 1t is to
the study of ferments, bacteria, microbes
and the like that Pasteur appears to have
chiefly directed his efforts, and as these
organisms are of late conceded to possess an
Importance before unappreciated in medical
science, M. Pasteur's work is justly regarded
by laymen and professionals alike as of great
interest to human kind.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
To Clean Chamois Skin.

Good authority supplies the following
recipe for cleaning channels skin: Make .
weak solution of soda and warm water, rub
plenty Of soft soap into the leather and allow
it to remain in soak for two hours, then rub
it well until quite clean. Afterward rinse 1t
well in a weak solution composed Of warm
water, soda and yellow soap. 1t must not be
rinsed in water finally, for then it would be
SO hard when dry as to be unfit for use. It
is the small quantity Of soap left in the
leather that allows the finer particles of the
leather to separate and become soft like silk.
After rinsing wiring well in rough towel
and dry quickly, then pull it about and
brush well, and it will become softer and
better than most new leather.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.

Oner Refreshments to Chance Guests II
You Would Be a Popular Hostess.
The hostess who would be popular will
never make mistake in offering her guests,
or even a solitary caller, something in the
way Of refreshments. Do not adopt the for
lorn custom of serving nothing at all. Anent
this economical but inhospitable practice,
not unknown to people Of some social posi-
ton, a writer in Good Housekeeping appeals
to the members of the sex who eat but do
not prepare refreshments to say if an even
ing call is not dry work without sip of
lemonade OF a bit of fruit to take comfort
over. About 8 o'clock conversation lags,
and the most eloquent guest, riding his favor
ite hobby, pauses conscious Of lack some
where Nor does this lack inhere to the
stomach merely; it is felt by tired brain and
excited nerves, which after long days work
are expected to squirt brilliantly for the edi-
fcation of friends and neighbors.
The lady already quoted relates that a
young housekeeper in the frugal days of early
married life, when the larder is not apt to be
overstocked, was visited one summer even
ing by trio of her husbands friends. A
whispered interview with her maid of all
work revealed the appalling fact that there
was not lemon In the house, nor piece of
cake, a cookey, nor even cracker. Apples
had just given out, and there was in fact
nothing except some muskmelons for the
morrow's breakfast and lunch. At O'Clock
the smiling ''girl" appeared bearing a tray
on which were the devoted muskmelons,
halved and filled with ice, accompanied BY
plates and napkins, salt and sugar. A cryof
delight went up from three hungry young
fellows, who bounced upon the unconven-
tional viands, and soon left nothing but
rinda They never dreamt that host and
hostess went without fruit or dessert next
day to pay for the nocturnal feast, but they
did vote that wife ian awfully Jolly girl,h
and felt an impulse toward some time setting
up just such little home for themselves.
How different this from a stih call in q COM
III frsmeS and BODY BrusseIs cannot SATISFY S.
gradually growing stronger, and at last
Quite absorbing al ones brllliancy.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
Ia Consumption Incurable?

Read the following: Mr.. c. II. Morris,
Newark. Ark: says: "Was down with Abb
scess of Lungs, and friends and physicians
nronounced me an lncurable COnsumptive.
began taking DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, am now on my third bot
tie, and able to oversee the work on my
Lessee Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says:
afIad it not been for DIR. Kings New Dis
coyery for Consumption 1 would have died
of Lung Troubles. Was given up by doc
tors. Am now in best of health" Try it.
Sample bottles free at
A. T. CLARKE's Drug Store.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo. ..
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, aud financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
E. II. Van HOesen, Cashier, Toledo Nation
al Bank, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c, per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.


Sunshine. Fresh Air and arm Baths the
Grentest Rcstorers Of the Nerves.
Shirley Dare, a writer well known on many
topics that interest womankind, has recently
considered the subject of "nerves" in IA man.
ner both interesting and helpful. In answer
to the question, "How shall We control the
nerves SO as not to make bad worse In the
endF" she says; By means simple and old us
nature, the warm, sedative bath, or the cool,
not cold, one, as preferred; by breathing
purest air, by delicate, nutritive food, and,
most of all, by the great, safe magnetizer
and healer, the power of the sun. 1t may he
necessary to renew every drop Of blood and
atom of the body, but the result is priceless
Rest In the open air and mild sunshine is the
best hypnotism for nerves. A rattan lounge
on porch or by an open window, where the
sun may fall on the lightly clad person, the
head being shaded, Is the best cure for spinal
or neuralgia ailments
The liquid foods sold 80 largely are valua.
BILE in the beginning, as they tighten the
work Of digestion, and one gets very pretty
complexion using them. Bromides and nerve
compelling drugs should be gradually left of
for hot salt water baths, which are the best
nerve tonics after pure air and sun. Sleep
ing when sleepy Is an excellent prescription,
and nervous folk often feel sleepy by or q,
and would insure good rest by going to bed
then as quickly as possible. 1t is no more
than the divas Of the opera do, on of nights,
to keep their nerves and compilations. Eat
ing little and often, as one feels like it, is a
good rule for nervous women, who often
starve themselves into chronic disability to
digest.
The best massage for nerves is gentle, firm
rubbing with the light hand of healthy,
bright eyed, clear complexioned nurse, such
as Sir Andrew Clark is careful to select for
his patients. A sponge bath, followed by
skillful massage, will relieve the worst at
tack OF nerves. In short, being as comfort
able as circumstances allow is the very best
advice to be given in nerve diseases.
Intelligent nervous treatment is the best
cosmetic course to be recommended, for the
nerves write their condition in the face, and
the cross patching of fine lines they leave
when disordered Is fatal to beauty. Yet
wrinkles disappear with health like writing
by invisible ink The tenderest, wisest,
finest of mankind have been intensely ner-
vous men and women.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1888-10-12

The Pipe of Peace reports great pro-
gress in the Genoa Indian school. A
genuine native poet has matured seven
stanzas on 1.-The Horn, land turned them
loose on the tribe. Seventy dresses and
an equal number of skirts have been
tucked away for the summer picnic sea-
son. The seventy girls in the school at
tend to their knitting with uncommon
diligence. and boastfully declare that
there is not a hole in the stockingf OF
schoolboys. 100 in number. Chicago
Herald.
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Wei1ht of Coins.

The weights of the silver coins Of the
United States according to the latest report
of the director of the United States mint are
as follows: The dollar, 4l21l grains, fine
ness, 900; trade dollar, 400 grains, fineness,
900; the half dollar, 1919 grains, fineness,
900; the quarter dollar, g. IS grains, fineness,
9OO So it will be observed that one-tenth
of all the coins is alloy.