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SILVER COINAGE.
The Presidents Views on the Working OF

The Presidents Views on the Working of
the New Act.
The act directing the purchase of silver
bullion and the issue of treasury notes
thereon, approved July II, 1890, has been
administered by the secretary of the treas
ury with an ca, nest purpose to get into cir
culation, at the earliest possible date, the
full monthly amount of treasury notes con-
templated by its provisions, and at the
same time to give to the market for silver
bullion such support as the law contem-
plates. The recent depreciation in the
price of silver has been observed with re-
greet. The raprid rise in price which an
ticipated and followed the passage of the
act was influenced in some degree and was
followed by speculation. and the reaction is
part OF the resui. of the same cause and
part of the recent monetary disturbances.
Some months of further trial will be neces-
sary to determine the permanent effect of
the recent legislation upon silver values,
that the increased circulation
secured by the fact has exerted, and will
continue to exert, most beneficial in
huence upon business and upon the general
value. While it has been thought best to re-
new formally the suggestion of an inter
national conference looking to an agree
ment touching the full use of silver for
coinage at uniform ratio, care has been
taken to observe closely any change in the
situation abroad, and no favorable oppor-
tunity will be lost to promote a result
which 1t is confidently believed would con-
fer very large benefits upon the commerce
OF the world. The recent monetary dis
t-rbances in England are not unlikely to
suggest discrimination of opinions upon
TINS subject. Our very large supply of
gold Will, If not lost by imputative legisla-
ton IN the supposed interest of silver, give
Us position of advantage in promoting
the appointment and safe internationni
agreement for the free use of silver as a
CON metal and the redemptiou of bonds.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT.
The Kew Vessels That Have Been Built
Authorized.

The Rev Vessels That Have Been Built or
Authorized.
The construction and equipment Of tee
new ships for the navy has made very salts.
factory progress since March 4, 1889. Nine
new vessels have been put in commission,
and during this winter four more, includ-
ing one monitor, will be added. The con-
struction of the other vessels authorized is
being pursued both in the government and
private yards with energy, and ia watched
with the most scrupulous care. The ex-
periments conducted during tho year TO
test the relative resisting power Of armor
plates have been 30 valuable as to attraci
great attention in Europe. The only par /
OF the work upon the new ships that i.
threatened by unusual delay is the arno.
plating, and every effort is being Il lie Il
reduce that to the minimum. It IS a sourc:
Of congratulation that the anticipated in
fuence of these modern Vessels in the j.
prit du corps of the officers and seamen has
been realized. Confidence and pride in the
ship among the crew are equivalent to a
secondary battery. Your favorable consid-
Grafton is insisted to the recommendation
of the secretary.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
New Methods and Gratifying Results
Recommendations.

New Methods and Gratifying Results
Recommendations.
The report CT the secretary of war exhib-
its several gratifying results attained dur
ing the year by wise and unostentatious
methods. The percentage of assertions
from the army Gan evil for which both con-
Rress and the department. have long been
seeking q remedy has been reduced during
the past year "a per cent. and for the
months of August and september, during
which time the favorable effects of the act
OF June l6 were felt, 80 per cent. as COM
pared with the same months of 1889. Tho
results attained by a reorganization and
consolidation of the divisions having
charge of the hosp ital Services and records
Of volunteer soldiers, are very remarkable.
This change was effected in July, 1889. and
at that time there were 4O,OG4 cases await
ing attention, more than half of these being
calls from the pension, Office for informa-
tion necessary to the adjudication of pen
sion claims. On the thirtieth day Of June
last. though over 900 new calls had come
IN, there was not single case that had not
been examined and entered.
concur III the recommendation of the
secretary that adequate and regular appro-
priations should be continued for coast de-
!eHSe "oiKs anu ordnance plans tnat nave
been practically agreed upon, and there
can be no good reason for delaying the ex.
ecution of them. While the defenseless
state of our great seaports furnishes an ur-
gent reason for wise expedition. the en-
couragement that has been extended to the
militia of the states, generally appropriate.
ly designated the national guard, should be
continued and enlarged, These military
organizations constitute in sense the
army of the United States, while about
five-sixths of the annual cost of their main
tainance is betrayed by the states.
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MONEY IN CIRCULATION.
II HAS Increased at the Rate of 81. so Per
Capita in Nineteen Months.

~ 1A~s A"creasea AZ the Kate OF III. so Per
Capita in Nineteen Months.
The efforts of the secretary to increase
tho volume of money in circulation by
keeping down the treasury surplus to the
lowest practicable limit have been unre-
hitting and in very high degree success
ful. The tables presented BY him showing
the increase of money in circulation during
the last two decades, and especially the
table showing the increase during the nine
teen months he has administered the af-
fairs OF the department, are interesting and
Instructive. The increase of money in cir
culation during the nineteen months has
been IN the aggregate 500, $50, s14. or about
31.W per capita, and of this increase
only $7,100O5O was due To the recent
Gllver legislation. That this sub
etantial and needed aid given to COM
merce resulted in an enarmnna reS,,c-
tt0n o. the public debt and of the annual
interest," charge Is matter of increased
satisfaction. There have been nmrchased
and redeemed since March 4. 1889. fonr and
4our and half per cent. honda 10 thf
amount OF $2ll, 1872 45O at a cost ~ Soif :.
61O.74!, resulting in the reduction al the
annual Interest charge of Ss. ge7 l;09 and J
total saving of interest of S51 ZIG 7H
notice with great pleasure the statement al
tho secretary that the receipts from interna
Hovo0ue have increased during tho lect G.ca
year nearly 81. COX, 900 and that the cost 81
eelleo9ing this larger revenue WAS Iess h,
D0O,6l7 than for the same nnrnosa =, ~ ps
pgoooding year. A>
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NV avstem will be further enhanced to q
$3.50 oIr,ost ;,nnoss,ble to forecast II 1t
shenld become link in the ptojec1ea lntes-
cont;nantal railway. ] recommend tnat our
mission to the City of Mexico be raised to
the first class. 80 our ro,e4;ons
The cordial character OF our Icial'ons
With Spain warrants the nope .na0 ny I'VE
s ~ ancounlished in the direction of an
.I;ystmant of pending questions OF the IN
1880 of onr trade, The extent ana Ga-
oaSos,,ent If our trade with the island OF
C,,,,a meets the commercial relations of
tho IInited states and Spain with peculiar
imnortnnce, It is not doubted that speciai
ARRANGEMENT in regard to commerce, paseo
upon the reciprocity provision Va 'Ie
cant tariff net, would operate most Dene-
fetal for both governments Ills eupJee1
il now receiving attention.
Iha restoration of the remains OF Jonn
Ericsson to Sweden afforded gratllylnR
occas;on 70 honor the memory or the great
inventor to whose genus our country owes
az mnch and TO bear witness to the I'M
broken friendship which has existed pc
tween the land when pore I'm! INN anu our
own, which claimed him as citizen.
~, the second of September last the
.o,,,,r;ssion appointed to revise the pro-
oead;rCS of the commission under the
e,.;,,'s corvention of the United States and
Venezuela Of 1866 brought it,, it's la ,So to
49, s,osa The nroceeGincs of the late commits
sion SION we're characterized by spirit of impair
siaitv and High sense of Justice and ia an in
;act If discussion between the two govern
m men has been disposed of in a manner
alike honorable and satisfactory to both
narties For the settlement of the claim of
tho Venczuelan Steam transportation COM
pany, which was the subject Of joint II. reso-
luton adopted at the Last Is, St, session OF con,
their ' eariy conclusion is anticipated.
The legislation Of the past few years has
inc realization of the Importance of consn-
lar service in fostering our commercial re-
lations abroad and in protecting the do
mestic revenues AS the scope of opera
tions expand increased provision must be
made to keep the essential standard of
ecceny The necessity of s1ne aaeau ate
been 90 often presented that l need only
commend the subject to your attention.
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-REyENuEs AND EXPENSES.
An Estimated Surplus of $52 100000 for
the Current Year.

An Estimated Surplus OF $50 100000 for
the Current Year.
The revenues of the government from all
sources for the fiscal year ending June ~,
1890, we're 1862. 1863, CS055, and the total ex-
penditures for the same period were Sas,-
CTS, 5S4.52. The postal receipts have not
heretofore been included in the statement of
these aggregates and for the purpose of
comparison the sum of $50 So, O97.92 should
be deducted from both sides of the account.
The surplus for tho year, including the
amount applied to the sinking fund, was
$105344, 1861 Oh. The receipts for 1890 were
SIG, O3O, 923.79, and the expenditures $15,-
1851, in excess Of those of 1889. The
customs receipts increased $685., s42.sS and
the receipts from internal revenue
81, 725, 1879, while on the side of expend!
lures that for pensions was $19,315,07 in
excess of the preceding year. The treasury
statement for the current fiscal
year partly actual and partly
estimated is as follows: Receipts
from all sources. $406, 900; total expen-
ditures, 1854 900, 900; leaving surplus of
ST., 100000, not taking the postal re-
ceipts into the account on either side. The
loss of revenue from customs for the past
quarter is $25, 100000, but from this is de-
Quoted q gain OF about $lG,O0O,OO0 realized
during the first four months of the year.
For the year 1892 the total estimated re-
ceipts are $685., $50, ~ and tho estimated
expenditures S373,OoO.0Oo. leaving an es-
timated surplus Of Sl5.l47, 79O.5S. which
with cash balance of So, O0O. GOO at the be-
ginning of the year will give $67, 147, 790.58
as the sum available for the redemption of
do ~
Inmates of receipts and expenditures for
the postoffice department being equal, are
not included il this statement on either
side,
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Efforts Made to Bring Violators of Il
Laws to Justice.

Efforts Made to Bring Violators of the
Laws to Justice.
The report of the attorney general is,
under the law submitted directly to con-
gress, but as the department of justice ia
one of the executive departments, some
reference to the work done is appropriate.
A vigorous, and in the main effective effort
has been made to bring to trial and punish
ment all violators of the law, but at the
Same time care has been taken that frivo-
lous and technical offenses should not be
used to swell the Golfers of officers or harass
the we'll disposed citizen. Especial atten-
ton ID called to the prosecution Of violators
of the election laws, and of offenses against
United States officers. The number of
convictions secured, very many of
them upon pleas of guilty, will it is
hoped, have salutary restraining influence.
There have been several cases where post
masters appointed BY me have been SUBJ
jected to violence and interference in the
discharge of their official duties and to per-
secution and personal violence of the most
extreme character. Some of these cases
have been dealt with through the depart
ment of justice, and in some cases the post
offices have been abolished or suspended. I
have directed the postmaster general to
pursue this course in all cases where other
efforts failed to secure for any postmaster,
not himself in fault, an opportunity to
peacefully exercise the duties Of his Office;
but such action will not supplant the efforts
of the department of Justice to bring the
particular offenders to punishment.
The vacation by judicial DEGREES OF fraud
ulent certificates of naturalization upon
bills in equity filed by the attorney general
in the circuit court of the United States, is
a new application Of a familiar equity jur-
isdiction. Nearly one hundred such DEGREES
have been taken during the year. The evil
dence disclosing that very large number
of fraudulent certificates of naturalization
have been issued, and in this connection l
beg to renew my recommendation that the
laws be so amended to require more full
and searching inquiry into all the facts
necessary to naturalization before any GER
tificates are granted. 1t certainly IS not
too much to require that an application for
American citizenship shall be made with
half al much care and recorded with rs
much formality AZ are given cases involving
the pettiest property right.
At the last session l returned without
my approval bill entitled IAN act to pro-
hibit both making and pool selling in the
District of Columbia" and stated my OBJ
lection to be that it did not prohibit, but in
fact licensed, what it purported to prohibit.
An effort will be made under existing laws
to suppress this evil. though it is not sure
that they will be found adequate.
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posrorrIcE DEPARTMENT.
Economy in Expenditures and Increase Q
Receipts are Noted.

NecelptS arc NOteus
The report of the postmaster gem
eral shows the most gratifying
progress in the work committed
to his direction. The business methods
have been greatly improved. large econ
omy in expenditures and and an increase of
four and three-quarter millions in receipts
have been realized. Tho deficiency this
year is $751; 800, as against Sc, $50, 1873 last
wear, notwithstanding the great enlarge
ment of the service. Mail routes have been ex-
tended and quickened, and greater accuracy
and dispatch in distribution and delivery
have been attained. The report will be
found full of interest and suggestions, not
only to congress- but to those thoughtful
citizens who may be interested to know
Resentment of public administration which
most nearly touches all our people. Tho
passage of the act to amend certain sections
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of the revised statutes relating to lotteries,
approved Sept. ID, 1880, has been received
with and deserved popular favor with the
postoftice department, and the department
of justice at once entered upon the en-
forcement of the law with sympathetic
vigor. and already the public mails have
been largely freed from the fraudulent and
demoralizing appeals and literature eman-
atinR from the lottery companies.
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HELENA. Mont, Nov, 10. 1890
Marcus Lissner, Esq. My Dear sirEi, 1ives
me great pleasure to inform you that my son.
who has suffered 50 long with kidney. and b ID
ing the water from your spring and has cained
within few weeks seven pounds in weight, snl
1eel it my duty to give you this testimonial M
order tina. others who are suffering with simil "
diseases may receiv, the benefit OF it.
Yours Most Respectfully,
LEROY BEvERIDaE.
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HELENA, Mont. Oct. 30. 1890.

HELENA, Mont, Oct. 80. 1890.
Marcus Lissne-, Esq. Helena. Mont;
My Dear Sir--rhis is to certify that for several
years prior to June, 1880, I was afflicted with
BASED kidneys-so much SO that l was under
tre atment OF one of the best known doctors in
the city of Chicago for nearly two years. Ny
from his medicines but not cure. l came to
Helena about June l; 1899. and without any
knowledge Of the wonderful curative properties
seemed to Big pure and Wholesome drink. After
partakins OF it for one week, to my great sur
wise anu joy found that could urinste with
back had ceasd, that my general health was
greatly improved. I drank freely, of the water
tSr three weeks and can t!uthnlly before
derful and believe that it will cure rs per cent.
OF all who are afflicted with kidney trouble,
Very Truly Yours.
j. Il, SIXTH.
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HELENA, Mont. Oct. 81, 1890.
To Marcus Lissner. Dear Sir,I wish to tender
ceived from the use Of your mineral water. 1
was very bad with kidney disorder. But, after
nsng your spring water for one month, / must
tdmit that am entirely we'll. Wishing you sue
sess in placing it before the people, l am, dear
hr, Yours Respectfully, FRED voNEscHEN.
HELENA. Nov. II, 1880.
Hon. Marcus Lisene., Helena:
My Dear Sir-For the past ten years have
been troubled most fearfuliy with dyspepsia, SO
days and weeks at time; could eat nothing with
relish; would lie awake night after night with
nervousness and the most depressing pains in my
of whom did me but little good. For several
weeks have been drinking freely of your spring
with none of those previous bad feelings. sleep
we'll and eat the richest kind of food with relish.
think 1t wonder and recommend it with
pleasure to those troubled az l was.
Respectfully yours, JOHN BUCKNER,
los South Ewing Street.
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READ THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIALS.

THOMAS 'PR1cE 4 Son,
CHEMIcA AL LABORATORY AND ORE FIo0RS
Ban Francisco. Call. Oct. II, 1850. }
narcus Lssner, Esq. international Hotel, Hell
ena, Mont.
Deae we have made q careful qualitative
analysis of a sample of water sent to this office
ronates AMI sulphates of lime, magnesin. soda
md potash. and it is free from animal and vege-
table matter. Yours Truly.
THOMAS PRICE Sos.
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DENVER. Col. Nov. 4. 1890.

DENVER, Col. Nov. 4, 1890.
m1 nss y hissner :, Esd. Helena, Mont: -.
testimonial about your spring water. l have
suffered for nearly ten years with constipation Of
;een days without passage. never less than eight
days. never was minute during all these
years without . headache, sometimes the pain
also produced congestion of the womb. triel
several doctors and different medicines with but
little relief. / then called on DR.. Rockmnn. of
me to drink your spring water hot three times a
lay, about half pint. and to my great relief and
pleasure found myself cured within three
weeks. 1t is now five weeks since I left youn
city, and still feel we'll, net a single bad symp-
tim of my previous trouble has shown itself.
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for the great
relief your spring water gave me.
Sincerely Yours.
Mrs. JENNIE EDWARDS.
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OFFICE OF Dr.. NJ. RocKM N,

OFFICE OF Dr.. NJ. RocKM N,
HELENA, Mont, Nov. 8, 1890.
Marcus Lis sner, Esq;
My Dear Sir-since read the report Of an an
slysis made hy Prot. Thomas Price Il Son Of
pure drinking water. hut is Of great therapeutic
value for many diseasas. viz: Bi,lo1sness. lndi-
Eeestion, Constitution, Liver, Kidney AMI Bladder
ana usfod in YOUR
water to those suffering with the above mem
toned diseases. and by using the water for two
Or three weeks it will recommend itself.
Very Truly Yours,
N. RoCKMAN, NJ D.
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Helena. Mont. Nov. 1. lss

IDIeL3 MOUts, NOV. ], 1871.
Hon Marcus Lissner, sir-For a long time I
ould not Sc 20 at night and day was only
mil misery to me. until happened in my strolling
your fountain. liked the taste Of the water,
and afterwards made it a habit to go regularly
every day for my drinking water. I am at pres
bladder aud firmly believe it is owing to the
medicinal qualities of your spring I can only by
these means tender you my gratitude for the
benefit have derived and hope that the citizens
Of Helena will duly acknowledge the blessing SO
freely given to every one.
Yours Very Respectfully,
LOUIS SMITH.
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HELENA, Mont, Nov. 10. 1890.
=, Mr. NJ. Lissner. My Dear Sir-It is with no IL.
monial concerning your sprung water. 1 have
been troubled for a number of years with kidney
complaint, being compelled to quit my work for
since have been drinking your spring water I
have found myself much benefited ard nav
man. Very Truly, Nj. V. KIR1LI
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ARTHUR P. CURTIN'S=
VISITORS

Are cordially immense whether
tending purchase where we will be pleased you
stocks than be shown by all Helena competitors
bned prices that they cannot will not dare not Our
shipments all from Direct such quantities
the very of freight and bought
spot cash only.
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HELENA, Mont. Nov. :. 1sa

HELENA, Mont, Nov... 1880.
Ihave been troubled with my kidneys for
some time. Have used various kinds Of rnedi-
cines. but without any good results. I tried
Lissner's spring water, and it cured me in q
short time. j. /. Rowan, State St, Helona
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HELENA. Mont. Nov.2 1890
have been suffering with the piles for i.ty
years, and since have been drinking the water
from Lissner's Mineral Springs have not been
uoupled since. =. ABRAHAMsON.
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Helena. Mont, Cot. "a.
have been troubled with my kidneys for ths
last four years: and during the months Of June
drank nothing but the water at Mr.. NJ. Liesaers
hotel. and am pleased to say that am entirely
cured of my kidney troubles, and previous to
that took several bottles of medicine Kidney
Worth. etc.. but they did me no good.
HELENA Mont, Nov. II, 1890.
Hon. Marcus Lissner
Dear Sir--It gives me pleasure to toll you that
your spr ng water made a new man of me. I
came here on the 9Th of September from Minne-
grippe; which left me in very weak condition.
my stomach and kidneys; in fact, 1 was sick all
over my body, weighed then only 05 pounds.
On my arrival here started to drink your spring
water, when at once commenced to improve
and to-day weigh 1875 pounds and feel better
now than felt before l took sick. With the
greatest gratitude, remain, sir, Yours truly,
4. j. MCGUIRE, 414 Ming street.
Helena, Mont, Nov. II, 1890.
Mr.. Lisssner, Esq, Helena, Mont:
Dear Dear slr-For some years have been DIS
around the kidneys, not unlike what is COM
monty called Bright's disease Some acquaint-
ances recommended your spring water, which,
after using for the last four months, find my.
self entirely relieved. I can sincerely recom-
mend it as an almost infallible specific.
GEORGE XXX t FRXXNS fRaFs;
New York Dry Goods Store, State street.
ljclnal PurDoses will ret full in.tructfon.
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pillows springs comforts blankets sheeng and all kinds of bed
Toler SETS mirrors picture frames noudings An
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HELENA. Mont. Oct. 20 1901

HELENA. Mont. Oct. 30, 1890,
Mr. Marcus Lissner. Dear Sir-Havng used
the water from your 81 r.ngs for several weeks
with beneficial results, cheerfully recommend
its use to hose.suffering from kidney troubles,
A. II. WEBER. 6o6 Hilisdale ave.