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Dads and with the inspectors.
Inaccurate Scales ENposcd.


Hence, the Bureau Of Standards has
built two cars, each equipped with
1905 900 pounds of carefully adjusted
weights. which go about the country
from place to place and test elevator
scales. platform scales, etc. During
one year 60 per cent. of those tested
were found TO be Inaccurate They
may have been accurate in the be-
ginning but gradually gotten out of
order: or perhaps they were improp-
erly installed or designed Railroad
men and scale manufacturers are d.,
ing all they can to better the cond
lions disclosed.
Strange as it may seem. the mann
facturers Of thermometers were almos'
without standard of temperature
measurement until the Bureau of
standards designed and constituted in
It's instrument shops a thermometer
comparator used for standardizing
thermometers
The Industries of the world are be-
ginning to purchase fuels according
TO proper measuremepts--the amount
of heat units contained The largo
Industries are doing this to a great
extent, aud In view of this demand for
heat measurement the Bureau Of
standards has laboratory in which
instruments are standardized for tcst-
ing tho heat value OF fuels and other
substances.
Recently the Bureau made tests of
so-called WOODEN, linen aud silk ma
terials. The result was that one wool
en- blanket which was sold for So per
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measurements. About two years ago
the Bureau investigated the subject Of
electricity and the danger Of fatal ac-
cidents from electric currents and
FROM lighting. it has worked out the
safeguards and precautions TO be
taken 10 avoid such accidents.
The Bureau Of Standards has been
called upon to undertake the testing
OF full-sized structural steel Orders
ana columns for buildings and bridges.
and when these tests are completed II
will possess positive knowledge OF the
laws governing them.
Testing machines at the Bureau try
out the strength of the strongest
chains. ropes, bars and bolts In use.
4 certain testing machine of vertical
type there brings Its weight down with
a capacity of 100000 pounds COM
preston. 1t Is used for testing the
strength of all kinds Of building ma
terial, and brick column which looks
as though ii could sustain small
mountain will crumble under the force
OF this giant tester OF the strength OF
all kinds Of building materials.
II seems that very little is known
about cement as a building material,
There are a few practical and en-
pirical tests which can lie made, but
very little is known of why II falls or
what makes II good. So the Bureau
has este bl'shed small cement kiln
FOR experimental purposes This will
be of great advantage to the manu-
facturer, especially the smaller one
who cannot afford the laboratory ia
cilitics requisite for such investiga-
tional work.
In view of the present paper short
age, 1t Is interesting to know that the
Bureau of Standards has also taken
up this industry and is finding out by
practical tests in its experimental pa
por machine what may best be done
'at honp in the way of paper produc-
ton without loss by experimentation
20 the manufacturers.
Tho Bureau has also assisted the
paper manufacturers in the use OF
clay for sizing. The American man
ufacturers have been laborng under
the impression that They can use only
a foreign clay; but the Bureau has
shown that the native clays may be
used for this purpose, and the man
ufacturers have adopted the suGXes-
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or two Instances forest rangers have
succeeded in making pets of them,
and while they became friendly with
their keepers they would tug at their
chains and stink into their boxes
when approached by any other human
beings. The coyote is clever little
beast when searching for food Prairie
dogs are a special delicacy for coyote
pups and when they are to be fed
both the male and female start on
the hunt. Their methods of catching
prairie dogs show remarkable instinct.
The two coyotes go out together to-
ward q prairie dog settlement One
hides and the other stalks forth boldly
among the dogs" The sight of the
coyote sends them to cover at once,
after which coyote number one walks
away. After awhile the prairie dogs
stick their noses out and on seeing
their enemy in the distance begin to
como out and after awhile begin to
feed from ten to twenty feet from their
dens. There Is q fash of gray fur
and the coyote that has been hiding
snaps up fat dog" lie hardly
knows the pain Of death as ono bite
Of the sharp teoth means instant
death. a few minutes later SIX or
seven little coyote pups are struggling
TO obtain their first bite Of the tender
prairie dog. The coyote loves TO bark.
and in the forests Of the great West
their barks can be heard throughout
the night.
Wild Cats, Mountain Lions And Bears.
Both the wildcat and the mountain
lion belong to the predatory class and
are hunted and killed as Il protection
10 the smaller animals and some ex-
cellent specimens have been shot.
They rarely attack human beings
Both the lion and wildcat are active
climbers among trees and rocks. They
prey upon smaller animals, although
the mountain lion will attack a colt
This animal has a particular fond
ness for sheep and can kill at least
fifty during one night. For this rea-
son the national forests are being
cleared OF this destructive beast
Any number OF common bla ok bears
are to be found, and sometimes it is
necessary to kill off few when tho
become menace TO the smaller ami
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tanning as they do many ranch houses
where good board may be obtained.
excellent. well watered camping
grounds for those who prefer this
method Of living. good roads. trails
and telephone communications. There
Is excellent fishing and hunting and o
wealth OF mountain scenery. To the
lover OF animals and their habits It
is perfect paradise, for here one can
study their habits at close range. AS
much of the land is given over to
grazing cattle, the cattle and sheep
must be protected from wolves. coy
otes. mountain lions and other preda-
tory animals. The forest rangers
have charge OF ridding tho woods OF
these pests and many are caught in
traps and killed.
Beautiful Skins.
When it is found that they are be-
coming too numerous professional
trappers are permitted to come in and
kill the animals getting their hides
in lieu OF pay. In this way some very
beautiful skins arc obtained for the
fur market. one OF the best ways Of
destroying wolves Is to watch a wolf
lair until the mother leaves in search
of food. The men then go into the
lair and Kill the wolf pups.
The Coyote.
The coyotes are numerous and not
easily caught. They are nervous
little animal and soon worry them
selves 10 death in captivity. N one
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mails and to vegetation, but in the
majority Of cases they are let alone
TO wander free as they do IN Yellow
stone Park. 1t is not an uncommon
thing for a forest ranger to have a
bear cub ~ his cabin rs II pet. Some
times when the mother bear is killed
the cubs become pets and grow fond
of their owners. These black bears
rarely attack people unless the bear
be female with cubs. one OF the
singular things about the attack OF a
bear is that they strike at the face
and the wounds inflicted generally
mark the victim for life.
Deer And Elk.
The national forests are the natural
home for the deer and elk, for there
they are protected and roam at will
over the great preserves. The ma
jority of them arc graceful creatures
With soft gray eyes. The diary of
the Clark and Lewis expedition tells
IF how when they reached the Big
Sioux River in Dakota, they saw for
he first time the Mule deer which is
'oday found in the rough country
from Mexico to British Columbia. In
the national forests these deer are
.asly approached as they have been
protected for so many years that they
have come to regard mankind as n
sort OF friend. They are as harmless
rs they are beautiful and we'll deserve
the protection given them by our
Government. During the winter sea-
son when food is scarce they can be
found around the forest rangers cabin
and in some instances they have been
known to seek shelter with the horses.
Tho antlers OF these deer are very
handsome and branch in a character
istic and peculiar way; a little dis
TANGO above the head the beam forks
into two like the letter Y, and each of
these branches similarly fork again.
producing i very symmetrical head"
The whole antlers are usually over two
feet long.
The Virginan or White Tailed deer
is another species which frequent the
national forests. The fawns are white
spotted little animals with soft gray
eyes. They are shy and by a peculiar
cunning or instinc. arc able to take
care Of themselves when approached
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XzZ/T0Oz0 TEX
c1SEzSe TZ1IL21S Czz~o
Most Articles Formerly
Imported May Now Be
Made At Home - STAN
dard of Color Meas.
urements - Electrical
Achievements - Other
Accomplishments.
Copyright. 1916, ~ The International
Syndicate.

SYDllcale.
In % branch Of the Government
service Is doing more for the
Advancement OF American in
y II dustry than Is the Bureau Of
Standards, which is u division OF the
Department of Commerce.
When the European War stopped
imports of many products in every
day use. this branch OF the Federal
service stepped into the breach. ready
to show the American manufacturer
by practical demonstration that the
situation lay in his own hands Since
then the Bureau has been working day
and night taking up problem after
problem as necessity has demanded
A Congressional Appropriation.
The Bureau Of Standards has proven
TO this country that there is hardly a
thing which II has been content to
import from abroad in the past which
may not now be produced at home as
well as and In some cases better than
il has hitherto come to MS from Eu-
rope.
The increased usefulness OF the
Bureau 10 the country at large cannot
be- measured, and last year. in apprc-
citation of its splendid service to the
people generally, particularly in its
application of science to industry
Congress provided a 100000 labora-
tory for chemical research affecting
industry.
Few subjects affect more people
than weighing and measuring, since
practically all products involve meas
urement whether grown In the sol
or manufactured. Construction, COM
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

~NERY school child is familiar
FL with the experiences of the
Lewis and Clark Expedition
NA during Jefforson's administra-
lion-scnt out to explore the then
unknown Northwest territory; the
hardships and dangers they cncoun-
tered. not the least of which were the
perils to life from wild animals Of
that section Of our country many parts
OF which are now vast forest preserves
owned by the United States Govern
ment. Every lover of the romance
aud the adventure attending the
pioneer settlement Of that great land
has revcled in the stories of thrilling
escapes from the attacks of hungry
and infuriated wild beasts that re-
sortod along with the redskins OF the
rlains and hills the trespass of the
white man who was coming to rescue
the riches of the country from waste
and further neglect.
IN the woods roamed every species
o, wild beasts to be found in North
America, and whilst not as numerous
today it is believed that with the en-
coption of the buffalo (now, except
when kept in aptivity, unfortunate
~ almost extinct). the same species
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

cent. wool and 60 per cent. cotton was
found TO be 3 per cent. wool and 81
per cent. cotton. Another blanket
tested out I per cent. wool and 80 per
cent. cotton; and Il third, sold for 40
per cent. wool. tested but 20 per cent.
Certain WOODEN endorsements. sold by
an American manufacturer as con-
tanning 10 per cent. wool with the bal
ance OF cotton, actually tested out IL
per cent. and So per cent. cotton.
Not "All Linen
When tho humble buyer asks dep
rcCatnSly what constitutes a "huck"
towel he, or generally it is she. Is told
with superior lift of the salesman's
eyebrow that II is "all linen" BY
actual test of the Bureau of Standards
q sample OF such toweling revealed II
exactly half cotton. Handkerchiefs,
sold for all linen. tested out without
single redeeming thread of the pro-
claimed product, being 100 per cent.
cotton.
Dainty hose claiming for itself the
riFhteo Isness of pure silk proved 10 be
half silk and half cotton; and the
linen sheetinG which an ambitious
householder strained point 10 pur-
chase for summer comfort was by test
proved 10 be wholly cotton finished
with a sheen which deceived the un-
wary buyer Dress goods masquerade
ing as all wool were found to be 50
per cent. cotton.
The industries Of the United States
are as yet almost without standard
of color measurements and the de-
mand for such standards have come
10 the Bureau from the textile In
dust ries as we'll as from these which
produce dyestuifs, inks, porcelains, pa
per, paints, and from n great many
others.
10 meet the demands OF manufac-
turers the Bureau has devised an APP
paratus from which 1t IL possible and
practicable to determine whether n
color Is what it was ten years ago or
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Electrical Achievements.

In electrical measurements it Is nee
ossary TO build up standards just as
in the case Of II set of weights. and
the Bureau has set OF electrical
standards which supplies the standard
ohm and other gauges Of electrical
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
VAUDEVILLE AT THE
ELECTRIC

A good clean and clever vaude-
vile performance will be given next
Monday evening at 7:45 p. m. at
the Electric by the Wheeler. Amuse-
ment Company, consisting of five
people. This company comes well
recommended; they have played all
the large theaters, and their acrob-
attic and comedy stunts will surely
he enjoyed by everybody. Watch
for the band.
The following five local girls won
in the name contest, promoted by Mr..
Oril for a new name for the theater:
Misses Doris Gale, Gretchen McDan-
iels, Ruby Parrish, Pearl Baxter. and
Dorothy Hardness. The new names
submitted by the girls are: Bijou,
Crystal, Liberty, Majestic, and Pal
ace. The LINDEN people are invited
to vote for the name they like best.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS
OF MRS. BAME OF LYNDEN

Mrs. Mary Bame died Tuesday
morning at the home of her nephew,
]. C. Beach. Death came as relief
after a lingering illness of many
years; she was belfast for the past
month.
Funeral services will be held at
the residence this Afternoon at one o.
clock by the Rev. Paul Ashby.
Mrs. Bame was born in Hancock
Co., Ohio in 1914, being at her death
~ years, months and IS days. She
was married to Nicholas Bame Mar.
8, 1864. No children ever came to
bless this union, but they made
home for seven orphan children. one
of whom, Hattie B. Bame, they adopt
ed, but death claimed her in 1890.
Mrs. Bames early life was spent
in her native state, Ohio, but a few
years after her marriage, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bame moved to Bangor, Mich,
where they resided until sixteen years
ago when they came to Lynden
Mrs. Bame was member of the
w. r. c., having been one of the old
est members.
Mrs. Bame from early girlhood
was a Christian and member OF the
Church of God. She was OF quiet,
loving and kind disposition; to have
known her was a privilege and she
will be sadly missed by everyone who
knew her.
Mr.. Bame died over four years ago
and since then she had lived with
her nephew, j. c. Beach. She leaves
to mourn her going sister, Mrs. Tul-
lis in Findley. Ohio, three brothers,
John, Will and George Piper in the
last. Besides her nephew and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Beach, she leaves
a nephew and wife, Will Bame near
Ferndale, and a brother and sister
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bame at
Ferndale.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
MUSICIANS CHARM AUDIENCE
AT LAST LYCEUM NUMBER

Madame Davenport Engberg and
Wayland j. Cornish of Bellingham
delighted a large audience Friday
evening at Jamieson's Hall with a
fine program of violin and cello sell
ections. The number was the last of
the high schol lyceum course.
The following was the program
given:
Grand Faust Fantastic -Wieniawski
Faust's Lament
Mephisto Aria
Garden Scene
Margurita Waltzes
MADAME ENGBERG
Spanish Serenade- Friml
The Swan Saint Saens
Gavotte- Pepper
-WAYLAND ]. CORNISH
Theme and Variations on One
String Paganini
Nocturne- -Sarasate
Minuette- Mozart
Perpetual Motion Ries
MADAME ENGBERG
Scherzo- Van Goens
-WAYLAND ]. CORNISH
Cradle Song (duo for violin
alone)- Engberg
The Butterfly Tin harmonics) ENG
berg
Indian Lament Doviak- Engberg
Folk Song and Dance Engberg
MADAME ENGBERG
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
MRS, FRANK WElDKAMP PASSES
AWAY AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Mrs. Frank Weidkamp, who had
been suffering from long and sew
ere illness, quietly passed away at
her home Monday evening at $3.50
o'clock The body was sent to Seat
tie for cremation.
Mrs. Theodore Weidkamp, Mr.. Hot
fman and Frank Weidkamp left for
Seattle Tuesday morning to attend
the funeral services.
Mrs. Weidkamp will be greatly
missed by all, and remembered long
for her many kindnesses. She was
member of the Fraternal Union Aid
and was Past Noble Grand of the
Rebekah Lodge, No. 35, |. o. o. F.
Many beautiful floral pieces were
sent by both orders and friends to
the services.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
IN MEMORIAM

The Young Peoples Society of the
First Reformed Church of Lynden
mourn the loss of a dear member,
JOHN BOVENDAM
He was a faithful worker in our
Society. We rejoice to believe that
he was a true follower of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
We hereby extend to the bereaved
family and relatives our sincere
sympathy, and it is our earnest pray
that God may sustain and comfort
them in their grievous loss.
FRED DE HOOGH, pres.
GEO. WETERING, sec.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

cows have my stable full of
black and whites, and l will offeI
5 head of high grade Jerseys that
averaged last year $40 pounds of
butterfat. These would make an
excellent foundation for a high
producing herd and ought to &C
together Also l 12-months ole
pure bred Holstein bull, well-bred
and fine individual. Uncle Sam
guarantees them free from tuber-
culosis. A. Benson, phone 70S
Lynden. 5-17-4t-
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CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for their many kindnesses to us in
our bereavement We especially de-
sire to thank the central girls for
their courtesy and help.
FRANK WEIDKAMP
MRS. BRUCE SHIPPE
MR.. AND MRS. AHRENS
MRS. FRANK Lips
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
AND GIRLS FROLIC
IN PRETTY MAY FESTIVAL

Pretty dances and gay costumes
made a delightful spectacle OF the
May Fete held Wednesday afternoon
by the Lynden schools under the dir
ection of Miss Edith Gilliland. A
large crowd attended, and saw the
numbers of the pageant.
Mrs. j. r. Zylstra, Mrs. Walter
Fisher and Mrs. Ben Loring acted as
judges, and awarded the prize to
the bonnie Scotch dancers of Miss
Ahlberg's class.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

CASH must accompany all want-ads
for publication in The Tribune.
The amount of the ad is so small
as q rule that we cannot afford to
keep books for them. Ads may be
phOned i'm as usual and the amount
sent i'm to this Office before public
alton day. Rates in this column
are five cents a line, five words to
the line, with a minimum charge
of % cts. for the first insertion.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
JOHN BOVENDAM.. JR. DEAD
AFTER VERY BRIEF ILLNESS

John Bovendam, jr. passed away
Sunday at his home following illness
of but a day. He was 23 years old,
and had apparently been in good
health up to last week.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday by the Rev. A. ]. Brink
at the Reformed Church on Grover
Street, and were attended by a large
gathering of friends.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
sToCKRAIsERs, ATTENTION

or ring up 361 Blaine,
Oertel Bros who can pay more for
good stock than hucksters or ped
lers that have to sell again to the
middleman. OERTEL BROS.
Blaine. 3-S- IT, O
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN Ola
MONDS-The Tribune's herd rec
ords tell the cows that are losing
money for you. You can't afford
to be without them. &c each, soc
q dozen.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17
NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT ASSES
SMENrS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
installment No. 2, L. l. ID. No. II,
Improvement of West Main Street
from Third st. to British Columbia
Ave- will be delinquent June 20,
1917. To all installmnts not paid by
above named date, 5 per cent penal
ty will be added, and such INSTALL
ment, penalty and interest on unpaid
principal due, will be certified for
collection to the County Treasurer.
Also subject to certificate Of delin-
quency bearing Is per cent interest.
Total unpaid principal of any asses
sment, with interest accrued, can be
paid at any installment date.
WILDER r. JONES,
City Treasurer.
First publication May IT, 1917
Last Publication May "a, 1917
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

LOST small yearlings: 2 red and
white, Holstein cOlored. Hole
punched in left ears. $500 re-
ward. w. M. Loucks, phone 5Ol7
Lynden. 5-l7-3t-
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LOST Small memorandum book
Finder please return to Postmast
err, Lynden. j. l.. Dickerson, ST..
Box 17S. Split
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

STRAYED-1 brown pony mare; l
bay filly 2 VI. old; l sorrel filly,
yearling. Fitz Herbert, X. r. No. l..
Langley Prairie, b. c. 5-l7-2t
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

FOR SALE-Chester White pigs,
$500 each; $500 with pedigree;
$1,000 with pedigree registered.
G. Top, Ferndale, telephone SIT,
Ferndale. 5-10-2t- o
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PUBLIC SALES-1f you want to
hold a sale call on me person
ally or phone 1903 Lynden. M.
Wander Griend. Good service as
sured. 11-16-tf-0
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

COW FOR SALE Tests 40 and
gives over gallons day. Jim
Powers. 5-19-lt-
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

MAGAZINE BARGAINS-LOTS OF
THEM, at The Tribune office. The
American, for two years, regular
$500, our price, $500.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

FOR SALE: Thoroughbred Jersey
heifers and young bulls from good
testing cows. B. c. CRABTREE
Ill ito
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

DE GRONDWET COSTS YOU ONLY
$1.40 year at The Tribune office,
regular $3.50. New subscribers to
De Grondwet, SIPS, a special in
troductory price. You can save mon
ey on all magazines and newspapers
by subscribing at The Tribune office.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

FOR SAILS shoats, mos old; ]
brood SOW and pigs wks. old; G
milk cows for sale or rent; Ism,
old Holstein bull; 1 LIMO. Hol
stein heifer; each 1916 pure bred
Address P. o. Box 23, Bellingham
3-22-tf-
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

WANTED-An oil burner cook-stOve.
Inquire at the Hotel Miller.
5-17-1t-
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1917-05-17

ly as good as new. Star Mercant-
lie Company. -5-17-tf- o