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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
Telephone Across the Ocean.

A paragraph is going the rounds Of
the daily papers just now to the effect
that someone has solved the problem
of telephoning between America and
Europe. Although it is legitimate to
believe, in view of the wonderful adj
vances that have been made in long
distance telephony, that such feat
will eventually be accomplished, yet
at the present time and with our pres
emit knowledge, the obstacles to be
overcome appear absolutely insuper-
able. To show how much this is so it
may be stated that the shortest ocean
cable between the American continent
and Europe, and that having the best
electric conditions. is. electrically
speaking, about 400 times moro un-
favorable than the longest circuit OF
the same type of cable over which IL
is possible to carry on telephone COM
mun1cations to-day. From this it.
would seem that telephone communi-
cation between America and Europe is
an apparently hopeless task.-Eleo-
tricity.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
An Example.

A farmer in Michigan sold his farm
of 100 acres in 1864 for 500 per acre
not an extravag ant price at that time
and received $40, 600. With this he
bought $4,000 of U. S. bonds, bear
ing per cent interest in com. These
bonds furnished an income of 5000 per
annum, and left him free to dispose of
his own labor as he saw fit. His labor,
together with the income from the
bonds. supported his family without
adding to or taking from the original
amount received as proceeds from the
sale of the farm. In 1873 the per
cent bonds were exchanged for per
cent bonds due in 1907. At present
rates of premium his bonds are worth
SIS, 600. How is it with the pur-
chaser of the farm? For the
first few years the business of farm
ing paid him profit but since 1873
his profits have been less, until a state
of positive loss has been reached. As
it it now stands, he is an old man; his
best energies gone. His farm is less
fertile, his buildings old and weather.
beaten. He has no more stock than
when he began. and the farm that
cost him $40, 600 twenty-six years ago,
upon which he has expended all the
labor of the best years of his life. can
not be sold for 81. 900. But the money
with which it was purchased has in
creased in its power over values until
now it will buy more than three just
such farms. Is there not something
beyond free trade and protective tariff
in this Alliance Tribune.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
HIS REVENGE.
He Knew What He Was Talking Abopt
and the Gate Rustcd.

He Knew What He was Talking Abopt
and the Gate Rustcd.
The angry waves of Lake Michigan
dashed the shore and their sullen
grumbling formed a background, as il
were, to the solemn stiffness that CO.
vorted. so to speak. up and down the
little back parlor where two young
persons sat facing each other.
Flora Bunkerill, may I ask you
question:"
'.Mr. Leezer. it would be better per-
haps if you did not"
The solemn stiffness had set in inn
mediately after this brief conversation
and was reverberating yet.
Upon his face Jenkinson Leezer
wore the aspect of a man who had bet
on the wrong horse but who was used
to it and had a few shekels and
round-trip ticket left. Whatever
might have been the emotions that
surged and circumgyrated in his
bosom they were not allowed to pa
rade themselves in his impassive fea-
lures.
1T isn't exactly what l had counted
on" he said at last following with his
eye the pattern of the wallpaper on
the opposite side of the room. land il
doesn't seem to me you are giving me
fair shake"
Il am not conscious of having
treated you unfairly Mr.. Leezer."
1.-The lce-cream season is about over,
OF course" pursued the young man,
contemplatively, ''but the oyster sea-
son is just beginning. and it's going to
be long winter. Some West Side
-up-the-creek, with bangs and dyed
whiskers, has been Waiting over here
and
..Sir!"
Flora Bunkerill," said the young
man. twill you marry ne?"
MOI"
BEG pardon?"
Il said nor'
"Um-well that seems to settle il"
he said. ut wouldn't be worth while,
/ reckon, to urge the matter?'
mo. STRIP
We'll, l must be going" he said,
rising. ats getting late. anyhow"
Goodnight Mr.. Leezer."
I'm minute. Before I take my
leave, Miss BunkerilL you'll excuse
me for saying it will be long time
before you get another offer such as ]
have made you this evening""
She laughed scornfully.
You may laugh" he continued,
putting on his overcoat and taking his
hat, "but know what 7 am talking
about. Good night
Jenkinson Leezer went ont into the
hall, out through the front door, down
the steps. and out at the front gate,
where he stopped. Then looking
carefully about him to be sure he was
unooserved, he took from his pocketa
short steel awl with blunt handle.
and deep into the wood of the gate
post he scratched this legend:
)Cx"t-t+~~.
Which means, as every young man
knows:
Flirt. Eats onions Wears false
hair: Stay away. -Chicago Tribune.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
Arranged to Suit.

When it suits the purpose of the
middlemen they tell us that the far m
ers are all rich and prosperous. When
they wish to bear the market for grain
they tell us now, that
Prominent wheat dealers on the
Produce Exchange say the Alliance
wheat circulars will have little or no
effect. The farmers with few excep-
tions, they say, are bound to sell at
once in order to liquidate certain debts.
The poorer farmers. who largely out
number the richer cannot afford to
hold their wheat or speculate with it.
They are receiving good prices for
their product and it is doubted whether
the majority could effect a combine if
it was desired. Sentinel.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
The Original Calamity HOWler.

The very first calamity howl ever
raised in Kansas was by the Topeka
Capital when it howled long and loud
plated the reputation of their honest
debts; when it bawled and croaked
about the financial credit of Kansas
being injured because the Alliance
last fall triumphed over gang of pot
house politicians and elected ma
jofity of the legislature; because the
machine upon which it depends for
black eyes.
And this calamity howl. first start
ed and kept up by the Capital alarm
ed eastern holders of Kansas securi-
ties and started all the commOtion
which has agitated financial circles in
reference to Kansas for the past ten
months. The Capital. for political
effect started this howl and kept it
up. and did it conscious that it was
misrepresenting the facts that it was
manufacturing lies out of whole cloth,
and that it was perpetuating great
injustice upon the best class of citi-
zens Kansas has. And yet this journ-
alistic Uriah Heep. this wall-eyed
partisan hypocrite, now has the gall to
accuse its superiors of being calamity
hOwlers.
However. it makes no sort of differ
ence one way or the other what the
Capital says or does; its influence,
political or otherwise is about as TO-
tent in shaping public opinion and di-
recting public affairs as is the baying
of frightened whiffet in determining
the course of the full-orbes moon
Atchison Champion.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
Twelve Years VITA En.ilage.

In 1880. built a 800 ton stone silo,
in two compartments, and afterward a
smaller one of wood. As a result OF
my experience, have reached the fol-
lowing conclusions: That stone, for a
permanent silo. where the conditions
are such that the cost is not excessive.
is the more economical That in a
stone, cement-lined silo not pound
Of ensilage need waste or deteriorate.
That a covering of trash. closely
packed, deep enough to take up the
mold, i. O., as deep as the air pene-
trates, is better than weighing; dis
continued weighing years ago. That,
be the time for growth long or short
southern white is the best corn to
plant because of its quick growth and
great productlveness. That, if cut at
an early stage of growth, the ensilage
is more acid, but is relished by cattle
and is excellent food. That the best
period for cutting is the roasting ear
stage. Last year much of my corn
stood until the kernel shrank and
hardened, with the result that large
proportion of the kernels were voided
whole, and, reasoning from analogy, I
think it fair inference that the stalt
is less digestible after hardening than
when in its more succulent state. That
the best distances for planting are
about four feet apart for the rows and
one foot for kernels in the row. This
will give full-sized stalks and ears;
many of the ears stand nine feet from
the ground where have been cutting.
That it is dangerous to feed finely-cut
cornstalks whether dry cured or en-.
sliced, to horses or mules. A. j. Coe
in the Country Gentleman
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
To Keep Potatoes.

A prize of 1000 francs was not long
ago offered by French association
for method of keeping potatoes and
other vegetables. Some isolating SUBJ
stance, such as wood ashes, sawdust or
rye straw. with sand, was used by four
or five of the competitors. The plan
of M. Schribsux, who gained the
prize. is to put the potatoes for ten
hours in , per cent solution Of COM
mercial sulphuric acid. when, after
being thoroughly dried, they will keep
without alteration more than year.
The same solution may be used many
times.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13

aOmo dluS3s
Instead of swallowing nostrums observe
hygienic rules.
Never leave vegetables in the water
after they are cooked.
The juice of half lemon in half glass
of water is a safe remedy for headache.
An oyster shell in the teakettle win pre-.
vent the formation of crust on the inside.
To keep salt dry for table use, mix one
teaspoonful of corn starch with one cupful
of salt.
Equal parts of sweet oil and vinegar
and little gum arabic make an excellent
furniture polish.
Rubbed with wooden rag saturated
with kerosene, tin kettle or coffee pot
becomes as bright as new.
A gargle of salt and water before retir.
ing at night will strengthen the throat
and keep of bronchial attacks.
Thick sweet cream sweetened and fav
ored and thickened with a little -four OF
cornstarch and baked between two crusts
is excellent.
A skillful cook may not be made by q
book, but almost anybody can make q
good pudding by observing carefully q
few simple rules.
Powdered flint glass ground to an i'm.
palpable powder and mixed with the
white of an egg makes one of the strong
est cements known.
1t is claimed by physicians that few
men are killed by hard work; it is to
irregularities of modern social life that
high death rate is due.
Ribbons and other silks should be put
away for preservation in brown paper, a.
the chloride of lime used in manufactur.
ing white paper frequently produces Dis
celebration.
Beware of that common practice OF
dipping the comb in water when arrang.
ing the hair. It promotes a decomposition
and rancidity of the natural oil, and 50
leads to ''rotting.''
To remove paper labels from old bottles
wet the face Of tho label with water and
hold it for an instant over any convenient
flame. The steam penetrates the label at
once and softens the PASTE
Roasts that should be juicy come to the
table as dry as pasteboard because the
oven was not hot enough at first to In
stantly harden the outer surface and pre-
vent theescape of its juices
Most vegetables are better cooked fast.
excepting potatoes, beans, peas, cauli-
flower and others which contain starch.
Cabbage should lie boiled rapidly in plenty
Of water, SO should onions, young beets
and turnips
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
Horns Utterly TJSaleza.

Despite the many opinions expressed
to the contrary. The National Pro-
visioner believes the dehorning Of
cattle to be an excellent thing,
not only for the stock yards
men, ranchmen, and all who have
charge of animals in life, but for the
cattle themselves. There is certainly
less danger entailed, for when depriv-
ed of their only effective weapon of
attack, cattle become harmless and
peaceable. Otherwise they are fire.
quently fighting in the stock yards and
on the plains. Another and not in
considerable item is the increased
value of their hides; for tanners say
that the damage done to hides by the
cattle gor-ng each other is very much
larger than is generally believed. One
OF the strongest arguments advanced
against dehorning cattle is that Nature
made them with horns and had her
own reasons for it. which should be
above criticism. But Nature made
the beasts in a wild state, when they
needed some means of protecting
themselves from wild animals; but
under the influence of civilization they
have become dOmesticated and are
now taken care of and protected. and
consequently need no means of self
protection.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13

periments seem of somewhat unim-
portant character, they afford very
interesting lessons to the study OF
plan. life, from a practical point Of
view. We think the experiment ought
to be repeated in view of these valu-
able and suggestive lessons. National
Earnnar
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13

each and every succeeding administra-
ton.
The Caucasian: We have pc
culiar kind of craftsmanship these
days - it is negative statesman
ship. Such men as Carlisle, Oates
& Co.. in their pondrous articles
against the sub-treasury admit that
the financial system of this country is
very unjust and should be changed;
that the farmer is greatly discrimi-
mated against and should have relief,
yet they offer no plan for just finan-
cial system, but content themselves
with ridiculing the plan which the
farmer suggests. This is what we call
not only negative craftsmanship; but
inconsistent craftsmanship. If they
ridicule the farmers plan and offer
none of their own. then, to be consist
emit. they should take the position that
the farmer needed no relief. and should
make no complaint But to admit the
condition of the farmer and then
simply ridicule his plan, without offer
ing anything better, should destroy
their claim to craftsmanship as they
have already certainly forfeited tho
confidence of the people.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
Tho Heading of Cabbages.

1t has recently been stated as the
result of an experiment in one of the
United States stations. that if cab
bages are slightly tilted over with the
pillow in the fall it produces ten
dency to make them have larger heads
We now learn. as an experiment by
Prof. L. H. Bailey, of Cornell that if
the cabbages are planted shallow and
earthed up, the percentage of large
and heavy heads is much greater.
AS matter Of physiological principles
these two experiments in different d.
rections both accord 1t goes to show
that whatever favors the nutritive
power. is against their disposition to
produce hard heads. In Mr.. Bailey's
experiment the plants got the benefit
OF abundant moisture and nutrition,
when headed up. When not headed,
or when not earthed up. or slightly
tilted. there is an obstruction to COM
plete nutrition. Although these ex-
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1891-11-13
Farm Notes.

If the parents are bad the chances are
that the offspring will be worse.
You cannot develop a new quality in
the next generation by female devoid of
that quality.
Cross breeding is the pairing of animals
not allied. Continued in-and-in breeding
develops weak constitutions.
The form of the animal depends largely
upon the breed, but the growth and devel-
opment secured depend very largely upon
the feed.
A cross-bred animal may under some
conditions be better for feeding, but
never so for breeding, and especially so
with the sires
Butchers and dealers have Partially
for choice, handy carcasses. Size is only
secondary consideration, provided the
animal is fat, smooth and trim
While there is not much difference in
thu cost of keeping and feeding a cow
there is as much as 100 per cent difference
in the profit it is possible to realize.
The difference between the weight of
milk from a scrub COW and one of the best
Of the improved breeds is the difference
between 1000 pounds and 16, 900 pounds.
It is poor economy to keep COW and
allow her to be dry six months out of tho
year. The treatment given the heifers
largely determines the length of time they
can be MIXED.
Partridge Cochins are favorite among
farmers keeping Cochins and who want
large fowls and eggs. They arc by many
considered the best Of the Cochin family.
They are good fowls and winter layers
too
No fear need to be had of over pro-
duction in wool or mutton. New mills
ere constantly springing up for manu-
featuring the fibre into wears of all kinds
and the demand for choice mutton is
greater than the supply by fully 100 per
cent.
Whenever farmer sends the heifer
calf of good COW to the butcher he is
killing the hen that lays the golden egg.
A farmer can raise his own cows far bet
ter than he can buy them, and he knows
what he has got when he has them, too.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15

conscious Of the infection, TX. Y. r." Az
we walk down the street a three wheeled
machine flashes past us; and vending our
way to the city, She ancient lombard street
sign IL sure to meet our gaze, Or one thing
we do not complain-vix., the three days'
grace that commercial custom allows. lii
the club We hear d trio singing when
Shall We Three Meet Again." and some
Irish politicians discussing the .thrse F's
Of eiahty-one.' That two ID company and
three 70 none may he u truiam;
still parliamentary maneuvers would CON.
tend that the number has also its convenient
side, as tested In n ''three-cornered con-
s%t.suency." Every wedding we attend
attend we are reminded that the third ia
the most suspicious finger. n a watery
grave threatens us, 10! the fatal three pur-
sues us even here. Or should fato take us
to u criminal court. the chances are that an
ominous three-corne-ed cap will make our
blood run cold. But perhaps the day Ia not
far distant when the "tIhrse Estates OF tue
Realm" may have the satisfaction of abol-
ishing altogether this herald Of death.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
% $500 1850 ! i!;!!! :! y! !?
A 1Y Of Catarrh In tho Head, by
1"MA- sx@ the proprietors of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. Only 30 conts. Sold b.
~aYuggistS everywhere.

DROpOsAIS-THE COMMISSIONERS OF
l Lewis and Clarke county. Montana. invite
thousand dollars, to bs erected on tho present
jail lot, in the city of Helena, Montana, speciti-
cations, drawings and all terms: to he submitted
February 18th. 1891. tho right being reserved to
reject any and all plans or to accept . modifca-
ton Of the same. 1h' lot OF proposed site is 100
south and east by allie ~. pnilding to front west,
to be Of granite and Of sufficient. size to contain
and iaiiers' 70 rooms. The site is On a level with
tho street.
BY orde of the board.
J. s. TOOKER, Clerk.
Helena. Mont, Jan. 10Th. 1891.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
Go Fast

Via Chicago and the popular Chicago. 81
Paul and Kansas City Railway. Thu thou
sands Of people who annually leave the
Dakotas, Manitoba and the northwest fol
their old homes in Canada and he east viii
fnd the above-named route safe, comfort
able, speedy and exceedingly pleasant. II
Is the banner line between Minneapolis OF
st. Paul and Chicago, and runs tho iinest
trains Of any road in the west. Only 1871
hours between Minneapolis or st. Paul and
Chicago. For particulars address i. Il.
Ross, Northwestern passenger agent, 1876
East Third street, st. Paul, Mimi, or w.
Il. Bousenbark. General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, Chicago. III.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
TIE World Enriched.

The facilities Of the present day for Shs
production Of everything that will eonduct
mankind are almost unlimitsd snd whom
Syrup of Figs was first produced tho wsrld
was enriched with tho only perfect laxative
known, as it is the only remedy which il
truly pleasing and refreshing to thu taste
and prompt aud efectzal to ~clea.se the
system gently in the springtimc, or, n fact,
ct any time, 5nd the better il 10 known the
more popular it becom' 8.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
Winter Excursions.

Southern tourists are already going to
warmer climes-Florida. and all southern
states. Texas, Mexico. Hot Springs. Ark
and to California. Passengers going
best accommodated by the fine service o.
of the Minneapolis & st. Louis railway,
ALBERT Lea Route the fast train of which
company leaves daily from the Twin cities
of Minnesota. For particulars address j ~.
Fallon, General Agent Passenger Depart.
ment, Helena; or G. M. Pratt, General
Ticket and Passenger Agent. Minneapolis,
Mipu
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
NoTICE-scuOOL poNDs-SoTICE

NOTICE-scHOOL BONDS-NOTICE rs
~ hereby given that the undersigned board OF
trustees OF school district 20. z, in ! ewis and
Clarke county, stat, of Montana. will. at the
Office of VIM. Nuth, rooms 2I3, ia and rs Power
O'clock in the afternoon. on tie Goth day Of jan
nary. A. d. 1851. sell to tho highest and best bid
der for cash. the bonds of said school di. trict, 10
interest ut the rate OF six per cent. per anr un,
paysble semi annually. Said bonds are payable
in twenty years and rodeemsble in ten years from
their date, and in denominations OF five hundred
dollars eAch.
The board Of trustees reserves the right to 70.
ject any or nl bids.
Dated December I'D, A. ID. 1890.
N. KESSLtR.
A. FREEMAN FOOTE,
Attest: Trustees
j. ]. FAINT, Clerk.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
Health is Wealth!

Dn. =. G. VESTS Nerve AND BRAIN TREAT
pess,, Conyulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia.
Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the nse
of alcohol or tobacco. Wakefulness. Mental De
preston, softening Of the Balm, resulting in in
sanity and leading to misery. decay and death.
Premature Old Ae;;, B%arrennsss, Loss Of Power
orrhma caused by over ~exerticn Of the brain, self
abuse or over-indulgence: Each box contains
for $500 sent by NAL prepaid on receipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure say case. With each order received by us
for six boxes. accompanied with $500, we will
esnd the purchaser our written guarantee to re-
Snnd the money If the treatment does. not effect
= cure. Guarantees issued only by H. NJ. Parchen
d Co, druggists, sole agents, Helena. Montana.
$500 REWARD!
=, will pay the shove reward for any case Of
Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia. Sick Headache, In
cure with Vests Vegetable Liver Pills. when the
purely Vegetable xnd never fail to give satisfso-
ton. Sugar Coated. Large boxes, containing
so Pills, rs cents. Beware ii counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured only Y
THE JOIN c. WEST COMPANY. Chicago, III. Sold
by II. NJ. Farchen Il Co.. druggists, Helena.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-01-15
A WOMAN

overheard ono Say. Of her. . BY Heaven she'l
land by heaven onlv!'" .Ruddy health man.
tied her chcok. yet this beautiful lady, once
thin and pale. and suffering. from u dry, hack.
ing cough, nl6ht-sweats, and splitting Of blood,
seemed destined. to MI a. co~nsumptivc's grave.
Alter spending hundreds Of dollars on physi-
CLANS. without benefit, she tried DIR. Picrcc'a
Golden Medical Discovery; her Improvement
was soon marked, and In a few months aho
was plump and rosy again,-a perfect picture
Of health and strength.
This wonderful "Goldcn Medical D!scov-
cry" now world-fained ~ . remedy for con-
sumption. which y really lung-scrofula. Is NOT
only an acknowledged remedy for that terri
bly, fatal maiady, when taken in time and
given q fair trial, but also for all forms Of
eecrofnlous. Skin and Seal, Diseases. az White
Salt rhsum, letter. Eczema, Boiis, carbnn.
cles. Erysipelas and kindred ailments. All
yield readily to ls curative powers. It lnvig-
crates the liver. enriches the blood and pro-
notes all the bodily functions. IT Is the only
liver, blood and lung remedy. sold by drug
gists. under q positive guarantee that Il
will do all that It IL recommended to, or money
paid for it will be promptly refunded.