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National Republican., 1888-03-17
The Melbourne international Exh,bi
fInn-

Australia celebrates the centenary of her
settlement ty a grand International Exhibition
at Melbourne, commencing Aug. l., next,
nnd con inung for Six months. Congress has
appropriated $4,000, will appoint commits.
soners to represent the United States, and II Is
hoped that very many private firms will make
EXHIBITS. The government Of Victoria con-
trolls the exhibition and gives space aud steam
Tor motive power free. The exhibition build
ing and anneXes will cover twenty-four acres
oi ground, aud the display, both local aud
from foreign countries, will be the largest ever
seen in the southern hemisphere. Goods for
exhibition are admitted duty free. Australia
is a rich and growing country. American
goods sell well there, and the comparative
nearness OF Australia to America should inspire
our business men to control her markets. Mr..
John NJ, Ives, who for the past three years has
been In the antlpodes as manager Tor the
wtll.Rnown Safe Cure House OF II. II. War
ner " Co., has just returned with letters from
the chief secretary and commissioners. also
blank applications for space, which he will be
pleased to send free on application to him at
Rochester, n. y. Applications should be made
Al once, as goods must be in position not later
thaD July next.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
TIE SHAMROCK soC1ALs
Have an Enjoy able Time Mt Recreation
Hall.

The third grand reception and ball of the
shamrock Social Society, of Washington bar.
racks, given at Recreation Hail. last evening,
exceeded the expectations OF Its friendsand ad
mireIs. The hall was made beautiful by the
sRilliul hand of the decorator. The walls were
icSiooued with military colors, and acro.s the
ceiling, from the chandeliers to the side walls,
hundreds OF small flags filled ont the space,
ard over the stage hung the Irisq flag,
aud across II the words, "Ern go Bragh" Tne
attendance of guests was very large, and the
bright, natty uniform of the gallant soldiers
iOlmcd Il splendid contrast with the brilliant
robes OF the fair sex. The presence OF the Sd
artillery band gave additional pleasure to me
evening. AT the appointed hour the orchestra
sounded the grand march. Then ensued
IIOpramme OF twenty dances, which was in.
tciIupted at 1880 Il. IN. TO allow an inter
nieion Tor supper. The members and guests
could not hut feel the ball was most charmiOg.
trd the Shamrock Socials that they had
Scoied triumph which will be long remem-
lCied
The following namf d officers ana gentlemen
were present du' ibg the progress of toe ball ::
Lieut.. Pratt anu ladies, Liert aud r. q. NJ
chase, Mrs. Hoskins mud daughter, Assistant
surgeon Byrne, Capt l. Smith, Gen. ana Mrs
Gibson, Mr. Gates Gibson and lady, and Mas.
ter John +. Mount.
National Republican., 1888-03-17

In sumB 10 suit at 6 per cent.
~ on my books. For fall list call ut once for
bulletins Issued on lGt and 18th,
National Republican., 1888-03-17
M nnnsU IHutntnE

Froi Loisette gave the opening lectures OF
his course Of instruction at Masonic Temple
yesterday Between4 and $50 there was n
perfect Jam ana struggle TO obtain tickets, and
the same thing occurred just before the even
ing lecture. Mr. Foster had issued $50 tickets
up to s. O'Clock, and so many still wanted to
Join that II was announced that the lecture
would be repeated next Monday evening ut S
lur the benefit Of those who did not Join the
class In time. Prot. lOisette is q very large
man, with al immense head. and u bad cold.
He is u very entertaining talker, aud had q
very attentive and Intelligent class. Many of
the best known people I'm Washington were
present and when the professor came to the
demonstration Of the efficiency of his system,
hy ceiling on members of the class 10 volunteer
exhibitions of memorizing by his method,
every one present was 10th surprised aud de-
lighted at his success.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
The stevenson Case.

secretary whitney yesterday made public
ms decision in the cases of Pay Inspector
stevenson and Capt. Cook ofthe BrooSly navy
Iaid. I1le trouble arose from an alleged ir-
iCpular sale ut. auction of four iron boilers,
taken ont OF The Richmond, on the 3Oth of last
August for Si0O, besides the sale OF other con
dpmncd materials on the | lth OF November.
Secretary Whitney says: AMER examining the
,ase NOS, carefully, ! rec no sufficient ground
Tor questioning the good faith and honest mo
tive of,hG officers having to do with the conduct
Of the sale. but the most uubusineSs &c
methods ohRrRcteTiled the piOccedingg.' The
Secretary 5 order directs that bOth officers be
detached from duty at the yard,
National Republican., 1888-03-17
DRoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF.
OFFICE A. @. S.,
WASHINGTON BARRACKS, D, G,

MHrch u, lhSS.
Scaled proposals in triplicate. subject 10 the
usual conditions, with a copy Of this adver-
tisemeDt attached, will be received at this
office until u O'CLOCK NOON ON THURS.
DAY, APRIL II, 1855, at which time and
place they VIII be opened In presence of bid.
ders for furnishing and delivering the fresh
beef required by the Subsistence Department,
Z. S, Army, at this post for issues to troops
thereat during the fiscal year commencing
July !, 1858.
The contract for fresh beef shall not be con.
strued TO involve the United States in any oh.
legation for payment in excess of the appro.
pTiation granted by Congress for the purpose.
Proposals must be incosed in sealed en-
yelopes, marked proposals for Fresh Beef"
and addressed to the undersigned.
The government reserves the right to rejec.
any or all proposals,
Blank proposals giving information ss to
conditions, quality OF beef, payment, Hnount
of COnd &c, must be obtained by anpiication
TO his Office. CONSTANTINE OHA9E,
Artillery, A. q. S
mel3 l9,l5 lG,spl0,ll
National Republican., 1888-03-17
A Suggestion to SIR. Claus spreoNrs,

ShEset1nn 10 hr. tIaus SpreCkIes.
IT lie understood that Mr., Claus Spreckles,
The Pacific coast sugar king, is looking for
suitable place somewhere in the cas-
where he may erect an extensive refinery
and enter into active competition with the
sugar trust, II this Is true-and we sim
c.rely hope II Is true-we respectfully com.
mend 10 Mr., Spreckles the advisabIlity OF
establishing his refinery at the neighboring
Town Of Alexandria. Nowhere else on this
side Of the continent could he lind so many
conditions favorable to a great mandatory
OF this kind, The climate is mild and
eGuable, the facilities for transportation
by either river or rail Of the very
l.tt, labor plentiful and cheap,
and rents nominal. We dare say, so far as
rent is concerned, that II MIR. Spreckles
were 10 establish his eastern refinery at
Alexsndria he would have given him all
The ground lie would want free OF cost.
But, perhaps, the most important factor
in tie advantages OF Alexandria for this
particular purpose is the excellence Of the
water. This comes from what is known
Es Cameron run, and Is so soft and pure
that the local druggists use II instead OF
GiblDltd water, j. Is absolutely clear, and
National Republican., 1888-03-17
mil thstu3W
DROPOSALS FOR BOILERS.

MARCH 3, 1883.
Sealed proposals, indoreed Proposals for
Boilers" win be received, from manutactur
ers only, at the Bureau of Provisions and Cloth
ing. Navy Department, Washington, ID. O.,
UNTIL II O'Clock a, M. MARCH q, 1855.
presence Of bidders, for the supply, at the
Navy Yard, Washington, d. q, of five (5)
boilers of the BabCoGk and Wilcox pattern,
erected and complete in all respects. including
brick work, having an aggregate of 1910 II. r.,
the boilers to be arranged three batteries,
there being four (4) boilers in two batteries and
one singfe boiler. Tie bids will be decided by
lot, These boilers must conform 10 the Navy
standard and pass the usual naval Inspections
and a reservation Of 90 per cent, will be with
held from the amount of each delivery until
the completion of the contract. Bidders are
referred 10 the Bureau of Provisions and
Clothing, Navy Department, Washington, ID.
O +, Tor specifications, forms OF offer, and all
Information relative to the articles required.
The proposals must be made on the proper
blank forms and tNed Om as indicated, by' Tie
UdNk. The Department reserves the right TO
reject any proposal not considered advan.
tHgeous TO the Government. (Reg, Ord)
JAMES FULTON,
mr3-s.4w Paymaster General, U. S. Navy.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
Week of praysr.

The Nationsl woman's Christian Temper.
ance Union viii hold series Of Bible readings
and prayer service from March Is 21. Tnc
services will commence 1T tho Metropolitan
NJ. f Church. Four.Rnd a.half and C,trects
ntrthwest, at 3 O'Clock, and be followed Mon.
day tuesday, and Wednesday with services
ut the New York Avenue Presbyterian Chnrcn;
1burday and Friday at the Foundry M. E
Church, and closing at the Metropolitan
church on the sunday following.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
gnr Atlantn lnn.lilntioa says :

JnE AtIantN LUNIEUfIO0 sayt'
We believe that the Mills tarilIbI lisa piece
OF humbuggory, pure aud simple whicn VIII
lose us New York, Connecticut, and New Jer-
,cy, and cause serious defeCtous In ioui'iaue.
We tclieve, moreover, that the Mills internpt
rcvt nue bill will hurt the party IN Virginia
hnd North Carolina
Yes, and the Introduction Of it hy the
recognized leader Of the Democratic House
ot preseutatiy,s, supported 10y the
fraudulent Speaker, and on the recon-
mendation OF the Democratic Ptesident,
produces the same result us II It hid
passed,
National Republican., 1888-03-17
llllll7 II

nFFltE OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE
~ CoSsIRrClIoN OF THE CONGRESSIONAL
LIBRARY BUILDING, No. lI5 EAST CAPITOL
STREET, WARRINGTON. b. C.. March !, 1855 -
sealed proposals will be received at the Office
OF this Commission until II noon on the 3lst
day of MARCH, 1883, for furnishing the
dimension stone required for the walls Of the
cellar or subbasement story OF the Congress
sioral Library Building, to be constructed in
and in accordance with the spe pecilcaiions and
plans therefor Copies of Specifications, &C.,
will be furnished TO intending bidders on ap.
plication TO the Architect, at this office, and
detailed plans of the same may be seen at the
same office on and after Thursday. March s.
1855. WILLIAM f. Villas,
EDWARD CLARK,
A. K. SPOFFORD,
mhl-thstu3w Commissioners.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
Lecture on Home.

4 fair sized audience assembled last nj ;At at
Eighth Street Synagogue to attend the lecture
delivered by Rabbi l.. Stern on "qome-What
1t isand what it ought To be-" He took as his
text, Psalms cXXvii, aud gave most inter.
and the evils OF bad one, aud how 10 clirethc
latter. His discourse was most interesting and
6ttentiyely listened TO.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
AMI SEMESTS.
NEw kArLnSAL LIHrALrn.

SEW ENTlpSAL THEATEU.
Another large audience greeted the Flor
enCes in their tine hanurtd comedy OF "rhe
Mighty Dollar" at the New National last even.
ing. President Cleveland AMI rarty occupied
box, "The Flirt' Is billed Tor the matinee
to-day. This evening n double bill, Husband
Hunting" and "DOmbey and SON.
ALBACGHs GRAED OPERA EOCsR.
NeTnOIG Jarbeau ana her excellent company
viii Ge seen IN two performances to-day
matiree and evening, starlight isarOliick.
ing, IUNiaI, musical COmldy, and IL furnishes
an excellent groundwork Tor Miss JdTOeau's
inimilable specialtieS.
IOruLAKlrY OF Mss HARVEY.
Miss Hattie Harvey, of The Nernona Jarbcau
Company, now playing AT Albaugh's Grand
Opera House, is one Of the most popular mem
leTS OF the troupe, ana a great iayOrite with
tie pubic. She possesses an excellent voice,
which has received careful cultivation, hav-
ing been under training at the Boston Con.
seTyaloTy OF Music, and now gives evidence of
the superior instruction received. Al her
nome in Chicago she attended the Conserva-
tory Of Dramatic Art, a school in which she
alto acquitted herself with honor, and which
has inly equipped her for the profession she
has chosen 10 adopt and follow, This week,
in "siarlight,' she appears in boys chGrGc-
ter, and with her Vivacity, dancing, and
singing gives a performance that has made
her strong iavoTite with Washington thea
ter RoeTE, who viii only be too happy TO have
LeT make o return VIII.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
RAILWAY NOTES.

DreSel, Morgan & Co. state they will soon
stop eceiving Chesapeake and Ohio securities
under the plan OF reorganization.
The directors OF the Ichigh Valley have
authorized an increase OF 20 per cent. of the
capital stock OF the company. which will be
allotted 10 the present stockholders proper
tiOnately at par.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION.
EoD. Frederick Douglass Selected as
Orator of the DAY.

The emancipation celebration committee
on speakers al a meeting held last night at the
Re office selected the following persons to
take part in the ceremonies: Orator of the day,
Hon. Fred. Douglass; speakers. Rev. G. W.
Ice, John r. Riley. W. B. johnson, q. II.
Philips, Senators John Sherman ana Blair, and
lion. John II. Smyth.
The opening prayer will be made by Rev. &.
l.. lambkin and the benedic.ion will be given
hy Rev. W. Brooks.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
The "Nntionai Republican," In Alex.
aDdTia

Nj. /. y. &. Cole is duly authorized to solicit
subscriptions and collect for the same IN the
city Of Alexandria both for the Daily and
Weekly NAruSNL RErCBNCAN. He will es.
tab!ish regular routes for the Daily and IL vii!
be delivered at rs early IN hour as in Wash.
inkton.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
womau,s sI,dustriaI League.

\ meeting Oi the W0mdn's ihdnstral
Lea ne was hell at the EbbItt House yesterday
morning. Miss FOOte presided, and among the
many ladies present were Mrs, Allen, treasurer
VI the league, Mrs. Bradley the secretary and
Mrs. Cen. Hcth, Mrs Senator Farwell, Mrs.
Walker spoke OF the need of missionary work
among the Indians of the northwest. The
Turtle Mountain indians were destitute Of AL
most everything to support lie The meeting
adjourned after listening 20 Il short address by
Miss Fletcher. Iney win meet again next
month.
National Republican., 1888-03-17

the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN will please
po;ify The Office hy postal card or otherwise
National Republican., 1888-03-17
Virginia Republicans.

There was large meeting OF the Virginia
Republican League at their rooms, No. $50
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, last evening,
and considerable business was transacted, in.
National Republican., 1888-03-17

RATIorAl.--Mr. aud Mrs. W. j. Florence.
Ntfnona jaibeau.
IrtNAN's-- Howard Athennuu Company.
Jtcu--rA Bros Ainstrcls.
NuIArn HhlI--rroi. CARPENTER.
National Republican., 1888-03-17

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT.
Safe az U, s. bonds; per cent, payable
quarterly; In sums 500 to u, 200; small prem
ium charged.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
Cold Wave Coming

The signal Office furnishes the information
that a cold wave is coming, and that the TEN.
perature will probably fall IL to % degrees by 3
O'Clock today.
National Republican., 1888-03-17

"NEAHs have not seen aud time shall no.
SCc" the PEOPLE SIT down quietly lo suffer pain
when enterprise can afford such n panacaa as
salvation Oil
National Republican., 1888-03-17
EXECUTIVE BOARD.

EXECUTIVE BOARD,
Neutrality-suspicious.. L. W. Fox, Jef Chan
dleI, Wm. Z. Clarke, Vim. M. Gait, Henry a.
willard.
Alexandria county-Messrs. Frank Hume,
Harrison Hatch, +. r. Windsor, Jackson X.
sickles, DR.. q. Wythe Cooke.
Alexandria City-D. A. Windsor, PARK Ag-
lew, Robert Portrer. +. A. Reed. and j. T.
BeckhAm.
FGriax county-wsrringto Giilinghsm,
Nathan ". Pearson, Mai George johnson,
Walter Walton, and Stacey Snowdep.
OFFICERS.
BoN. JEFF Chandler. President
EoN. HENkY A. WILLARD, Washington, d.
c., Vice President.
Hon. NJ. B. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va,
Hos. i. W. Fox, NATIONAL REruBLlcAs,
Washington, u. c., Corresponding Secretary.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
On Charter, Legislation, and Permanent
Observation-Disclosures +. W. Fox, jeff Chan
dler, J. L. sickles, +. A. Reed, N. w. Pearson,
Stacey snowden, ]. 7. Beckbam, and w. L.
Clarke.
On Right OF Way and Permanent Location Of
Mount Vernon Ayenue-Messrs II. K. Wind
tor, Park Agnew, T.. W. Fox, W. Il. Clarke,
Frank Hume, George johnson, F. A. Reed,
On Ways, Means, and Finapce-Messrs.
Frank Hume, w. NJ. Gait, DR.. q. Wythe Cooke,
d. A. Windsor, Robert Portner, Harrison
Hatch and w. Walton.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
REAL ESTATE,
.,.,"on|'-,,snxII; ,, xII;o,',,,1I1,n1I.|| ~, -,
REAL ESTATE suatETIH 11 "
THos. r. wAGGAMAN. SIT FOO

IDEAL ESTATE BUIIET1n
~ rHos. r. wAeSAMAN. a. sl7 FOO
Changes made Mondays and Thursdays.
THREE STORY BRICK AND FRANK HOUSES
FOR BALE
6l7 j 81 n W, b II IL RS.
1928 and 1926 4 st NV, b h, m l, $ rs,eacn, $3.50
JOB Pa ave W, b h, IL rs....."..."".. 49, 5000
@ los lst 81 n W, b, u rs.."."'....'"".'... so00
223 Ind ave n W, b h, rs..""... $500
l4l9 10Th st NV, h, m 1. S rs. ..."...m... 1900
i CAP and sts ", b b. 9rs'..'''''..... 1910 oo
% Estnw, b b, rs...""... b,oW
TWO.STORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE.
GIG 10 $50 Md ave y W. b h, 4rs..........sis,000
SGs 8s , q, a Myrtle str e, h, m i, rs: G,S9o
2l6 to 222 18th 81 and Ky ave, bet b ST
and G ayese, h'..'...."".."."...." dSOO
oO29th stse, bh, q 6rs. 3CO
COUNTRY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
80 acres on Marlboro road, miles from the
city, $1,000.
ll5 acres OH the Oxen Hill road, 6miles from
city.
.,6,q acres q mile from Leonardtown, st.
Mary's county, Nd.
100 acres in Fairfax nd6 county, Va, miles from
1853 acres in Anne. Arundel county. Nd, lG
miles from Annapolis.
$50 acres in westmoreland county, Va, $500.
A valuable mill property near Charlestown,
W. Va; running order.
l27 acres in Fairfax county, Va, improved,
100000
100 acres on the Genwood and Badensburg
roads, e300C0.
65 acres 4 mile from Beltsville, sale or trade,
$500.
40 acres q mile from Bennlng's station, i'm
proved, $1,000.
lol acres in Loudoun county, Va, improved
by an elegart mansion, $4,000.
1900 acres at oCcoquan, Va fine timber land
$4,000.
25 eeres in Maryland, opposite Alexandria,
2ls acres, near clarksvllo Howard Co., Nd,
improved, $4,000
HOUSES FOR RENT, p., mont,
4O2 and iOs 2lst st n ", 6 rs each......m".Sl6 10
1000 U st n W, Q rs..."".....,....,'... l6 20
Avg 2lst 81 W, ~ w
OH y 81 y W, 6fb.',,,"''' ''.'',.'''',"'' ~ w
4lO Temples court S ", 4 rs"","....,.".." 10 w
4 and Columbia Terrace W, 4 RS each. 900
Basement 42S 9th 81 II W, room. .,.....,. 3 70
5 Foundry. Place, bet l3th and Nth, q
st and N Y ave ". drs..........."."." 10 %
GIG Marion alley W, b 5rs.........."... VO
STORES, OFFICES, &C., FOR RENT.
Store and dwg 4S Il st sw, 6 RS. ."..""s35 o.
Vernon Row, rs and 6...""............ 5000
Store 30j 7th 81 W. B...",""""..,...,.,. 10 W
Sloreroom 102 st N ", 2rs""w".,".....,.' 10 o.
G9nton % bSs b rooms rS g'ii i2 and ii...... z 81
40l eth st, LIST floor, room 2............... 10 %
Store and dwg 2l0 N st s W, 3 3rs.u..u..... 10 %
Stable rear460 est n W,.,...,,,.,,,,.,.,,,,,, 700
Cellar lOao Nj 81 II o W
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT.
Safe az u. s. bonds; per cent, payable
quarterly; In sums 500 to IL 0OO small prem
ium charged.
LOANS.
In sumB TO suit at per cent.
The aboyeis only small portion Of propefs
~ on my books. For full list call ut once for
bulletins Issued on lat and 10Th.
National Republican., 1888-03-17
WAryrD-EMPI0YMRn9.

NTANTED-BY A FlRST.CLAS5 COOK
w position in private family: assist IL
National Republican., 1888-03-17
W1NTEn---HRLP.

"ANTED-IN. y CLAIM ATTORNEYS
w Office, a clerk having some expert
ence: also a boy. Address, atating wages,
Box SO, City Postoflice. 2.lS
Wy INTELLIGENT.
w energetic young men and women for
light work; good pay. Gail at once: room 81
Corcoran building. PHI
National Republican., 1888-03-17

MY EASY, USEFUL FEET, sc. ,--,,-
nS "1be wise for health on daily walks
depend" and thousands visit DIR, WHITE,
Foot Specialist, 1iiG Pa. ave-. opposite willards
UO'cl. for the painless treatment OF Corns,
BuDions. Diseased Nails, and NIL complaints Of
tho feet. 18th year of practice In Washington.
Zee, 81 sitting for putting the feet In order.
y1u5- MOUNT VERNON AVENUE AssoCI-
~ ALTON,
National Republican., 1888-03-17

eingt Cctia iot one year .,..",.... 49,. TIC
Clnbt ci 10 for one wear or clubs Of eve for
Ea.n cJy mailed free to party securing the
s.RL. Postage IAid,
Helena weekly herald., 1888-10-04
PERSONAL.

Mrs E. A. Carleton, wife of the city
superintendent of schools, and son hav'
returned from Boston.
-Jam.s Sulgrove, of Indianapolis, Ind
is in the city on visit to his brother Les
lie, our present efficient Librarian.
It. Ashby Steele, son of DR.. Steele, lef
Monday for the University of Virginia, al
Charlottetown, Va, where he will remain
two years.
Mrs. Spier and her sister, Mrs. James
of Lacrosse, Wis, are in the city, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Secretary Webb
Mrs. Spier is The Mother of Mrs. Webb.
Mrs. ]. S. Dickerson and two children,
the family of Editor Dickerson, of the
Independent, arrived from Spokane Falls
last night to make their home in Helena.
The funeral of Henry Trethowan, who
met such a tragic end yesterday, took
place this afternoon at o'clock. The
public administrator will settle up his
astate as soon as possible and send the
proceeds TO his widow in England, who
has not yet been apprised of her husbands
death.
-MlnneapOlls tribune: lhe engage
ment of Miss Annie Kelly, second daugh-
ter of Anthony Kelly, of Minneapolis, and
j. F. Blaine, young law student of st.
Paul, is announced. MIR. Blaine is
nephew of Hon. James G. Blaine" This
refers to the son of Mrs. John E. Blaine, of
Helena, and will evoke congratulations
from the young mans many friends in this
city.
"A E Dearborn and family, of Dakota,
arrived in Helena this morning and will
make their home in this city. Mr.. Dear
born, who was a real estate and farming
man in Dakota, became disheartened at
the continued failure of the crops there,
and accordingly removed his household
goods and gods to Montana, the land Of
promise.
The father of Mrs. c. F. Ellis, who has
been visiting with his daughter, has de-
parted for Ohio. He is most agreeable
gentleman, and sprightly and active for
one of his years. He likes Montana, and
thinks Helena the most promising city in
the West or Northwest. We hope it is
true he will return and make our growing
town his permanent home.
Helena weekly herald., 1888-10-04
THE MOTOR LINE.
1t Will Probably be an Electric Rail-
way---MateriaI Shipped.

Major ]. J. Palmer, one of the Motor
Line company and the contractor for the
road, returned yesterday from six weeks
absence in the East, during which time he
has visited nearly all the principal cities in
the Eastern, Western and Middle States.
While in Philadelphia Major Palmer pur-
chased fine steam motor and cars and
had them shipped for Helena, This will
be the equipment of the new
street railway at the start and
the road will be open for traffic
some time next month. Ultimately, how
ever, it is more than probable that it will
be an electric railway. The Major has
been studying up the advantages of elec-
tricity as motive power while away and
has personally examined some systems of
electric street railroads in successful opera
ton. He comes back fully convinced that
it is the best system now in use for such
service and with determination to intro
duce it into Helena on the motor line.
Steam power will be used for few months
but it will not be long until electric mot
ors will be substituted to do all the work
on the motor line.
Major Palmer heard a good deal of
Harrison and Morton will carry every
Northern State. The prevalence of Re-
publican sentiment and the enthusiasm for
protection, he says, is surprising from
Montana to New York. He feels more
sanguine than ever of the complete
triumph of the Republican ticket.