The tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1890, 1890-03-05


for the current year. The committee,
after ZONE deliberation, reported the fol-
lowing: Paris Gibson, @. Wegner, W.
Ulm, y. s. Hawkins, M. Harris, W. Hanks,
E. &. 'Maclay, r.. B~lankenbaker, J. H.
Mcknight, II. o. Chowen, J. s. Tod, G.
M. Webster. A. E. Dickerman, J. P.
Lewis, Z. r. Clingan, Ben Lapeyre, r.
Vaughn, T. E. Collins, A. Jensen, E.
Crutcher, A. W. Kingsbury. The list
was approved.
The chair announced the standing com.
mittees as follows:
Roads,. Fl. Mcknight, Maclay and
Vaughn.
Mines and mining-Chowen, Myers and
Horst.
Commerce and Transportation-Jen-
sen, Powers and Harris.
Public Improvements-Dlckerman Jer-
ry Collins and Dunn.
Immigration-Rolfe, Hanks and F. W.
Webster.
Legislation--T. E. Collins, G. M. Web
ster W. M. Cockrill.
Manufactures-Dr. Crutcher, Wegner
and King.
Mr.. Myers, from the executive COM
mittee, reported that it had come to terms
with Mr.. Young.
Mr.. Chowen suggested that attention
be directed to the mining u trib-
utary to Great Falls. A circular should
be distributed among mining men at
home and abroad.
The chair said that he agreed with Mr.,
Chowen that it Is to the development Of
our mineral resources that the city must
look for its greatest advancement. Now
that the Belt mountain railroad Is ap-
preaching the circulation of a small
folder, would be of great service.
Mr.. Tod said that the opinions Of ak
perts, which he would provide, might be
embodied with advantage in the folder.
On motion, the subject was referred to
to the committee on mines and mining.
After some discussion relative to the
folder recently issued, the president and
secretary were directed to learn the cost
of printing them on a large scale.
Mr.. Jerry Collins suggested that the
| mineral u of this region should
he described in SOM of the great eastern
journals.
After some discussion, in which Messrs
| Tod, Chowen and Gibson took part, the
subject was referred to the committee or
mines and mining. Subsequently, or
motion Of Mr.. Vaughn, it was resolved
that DR.. Raymond be requested to de
scribe the mines of this region In the En-
cheering and mining Journal, of which
he il editor.
The needs of the postof1ce were then
discussed briefly.
The char referred to the need of NOR
dwellings In town and said that the sale
of houses on the instalment plan woul(
be of much service to the city.
On motion, the secretary was lnquestet
to write to President Hill relative to tn,
great need for a new depot here.
MI. E. r. Clingan said: II is prope
that manufactures should receive atten
ton Just now when the development o
the water power is at hand. There ar,
certain industries which would flourish
here. Flax for instance, grows wild OF
the bench lands. 1t would undoubtedly
thrive under proper cultivation ant
might be made the basis of a prosperou
industry. Oatmeal Is another produc
which Is In considerable demand. w
now procure it from Iowa and other west
ern states, although we ralse better oat
than any of them. We raise also the hes
barley in the United States. Our dry eli
mate and fertile soil produce the brigh
grain which brewers value 80 much
Starch is another small industry whicI
might be established proftably here. w
raise more potatoes to the acre than an,
other region, and could thu
provide the raw material il
abundance. These matters should b
made known in a small folder, devote
specially to manufactures.
The chair said he had received q lette
In reference to starting q chain factor.
He believed that some branches of tn
wooden industry would prosper herr
There was also an opening for the man,
facture of coarse straw paper for distrl
button throughout this region.
Mr.. Jensen said that the tanning {
pelts for glove leather would pay. TIL
use of electricity renders calf skin toug
and we'll adapted for gloves. In Califo
mia d factory employs the electric procei
with much ucces
AlIthese suggestions were favorab'
r received and referred to the committs
on manufacturers, after which the NEE
ing adjourned.
D Now, Give Attention I'd