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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-14
f ON A DRUNK.

How n singular Spectacle was Explained
Satisfactorily Afterward.
A pigeon-iyinR experiment at Tours re-
Gently ended in a most remarkable manner,
proving the shocking fact that the useful
birds. in addition to being excessively
greedy, are also given to overindulgence in
strong drinks. -Four hundred and twenty
nine pigeons were conveyed by train from
Tours to La Bohalle and there let loose,
says the Brandon Banner. To the Rstonish-
ment of tho various societies Interested in
the experiment only forty returned home.
and these we're in q dazed condition and
quite incapable of finding their respective
quat tiers. An inquiry resulted in the dis
covery that at a roadside station a large
consignment of black Gu rents had been
put into the same van rs the birds. The
inebrlnting qualities Of the current juice
proved too much for the little travellers and
they were quickly in such . condition that
only n small proportion were sober enough
to ind their way back to Tours.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-14
The Bones Of Boring.

During the cruise last year Of the Aleut, a
schooner attached to the Russian Siberian
~lotilla. the officers of that vessel llanded
on Behring'S island in search Of the grave
of the diacoverer of those st ants. says the
London News. The bones of BesinH and
his companions in misfortune were tound
beneath a simple onirn Of rough stones
carslessly piled. An iron CROSS il to be
transported from Vladiyostook and placed
over tho grave. Capt. Wins Beling was a
Dane by birth. He diod Dec. I, lT4l %. s.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-14
Public Library Moving.

Next week the public library will DO
moved into the new building and an in
ventory must then be taken. To allow for
this the library will be closed from Monday
morning to Monday morning, Aug. Is to
90. No fnes will be charged for the days
when closed. On and after Monday Aug.
% tho library will be open the usual hours
at tho new building on Warren street and
seventh avenue. In order to facilitate the
work of taking the inventory. it il asked
that all who conveniently can will return
their books to the library before 8 O'Clock
Sunday Aug. II. by order of the trustees.
FRANK G. PATrEN. L. s.. WADE,
Librarian. President.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-14
Nyhara Man Stlll ENcelS,

A the years go by women usurp more and
more the occupations Of men. says the New
York World. Daily the ranks Of tho wage.
oarners are swslled by females, who from
necessity or the desire Of widening their
sphere OF activity place their shoulders TO
the wheel and labor for their bread. Yet
there still remains n pursuit in which
man holds tho whole field. the occupation
Of the tramp. So far the statistios II the
observation Of those who are brought in
contact With this clsas show that there IL
net one woman tramp.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-14
Wanted, 100000 handkerchief

An order has been issued by the Russian
minister Of war that the private soldiers Of
the army shall hereafter carry hsndker-
chiefs, and. a. these articles are unknown
uxurios among the lower classes Of the en-
pire. they will DO furnished ~ the govern
msnts expense. Each sold Ter will receive
four hsndkerohisfs; that 10, tho whole army
will REQUIRE approximately 100000.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-14
Drawing = Letter Round tho World.

A letter cannot be 50 addressed that il
will 60 around the world. says the Boston
Globe. II will be sent to the point indi-
Gated by the address by the quickest route.
There ar. instances, however. in which the
person addressed has shifted his residence
or stopping place in sue u manner as to
keep continually ahead Of \ letter sent to
him, and thus the letter, by having tho ad-
dress changed repeatedly in postofioss, has
rome around the world.
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ond place. The tournament Of singles Will
bs followed b, a tournament Of doubles,
and possibly . ladiss' Tournaments Will then
tako place.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-14

tAining features Of the gathering Of the
week. Tho drill was 10 have been held ut
the fair grounds. but " was decided TO have
the compAny give q fancy drill AZ the aud
itOrium.
On Friday evening OCCUR Cd the most bril-
liant OF all the events OF the week, II being
. grand ball given by She members OF the
Helena order to the visiting sons and their
ladies and the members Of tho j.. A. y.
The floor OF tho auditorium was filled with
the gay dancers and the large galleries a.
There were fully LEO couples who partici.
pated in tho pleasure OF dancing, md
ninety five in the grand mhrch. which was
led b. Mr.. and M .. W. @. Child. The
women were oil costumed In most beautiful
and bsoomin0 gowns. and the costumes Of
the gentlemen were divided between those
Of the ball room and that of the soldier.
Rigging orchestra played with such enthu-
siasm that no one could have helped keep
ing time. Tbs dancing commenced about
~ O'Clock and was enjOyed for several
hours. Later in the evening Company Il
favored tho audience with an exhibition
drill. which was one of tho most pleasant
parts OF the entertainment, aud still later
In the evening the ladies and gentlemen
present were served to a delicious luncheon
In the adjoining library rooms.
On Saturday \ number of tho visiting
ladies and gentlemen enjoyed the day in
driving over to Hilger's and taking = trip
on the little steamer Rose, returning to
Helena in the carly evening. All visitors
join in the general sentiment that = most
delightful week has been passed and OK.
tended hearty hanks 10 all the residents OF
Helena who have done 80 much for their
entertainment n pleasure.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS,
State Officers Nominated and n Platcar,,,
Adopted

state Officers Nominated and n Platform,
Adopted.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 15.-lSpe-
ciall-The Republican State conven-
tion met here today and nominated for
Governor ID. Russell Brown, of provi-
dence; Lieutenant Governor, Melville
Bull, OF Middletown; secretary of State.
L. ID. Utter, of Westerly present in
cum oenC; attorney general, L. w. Bur-
Dank Qncumbent); State treasurer.
samuel Clark ,incumbent).
The administra ton of the President
was en- pba.ically endorsed. A resolu-
zion condemnine tho liquor traffic was
referred TO the commitlee on resolutions
and could not afterward be found
Reciprocity, as embodied in the Nc
Kinley tariff act, was endorsed, SO also
was the tariff for protection.
The following is the deliverance on
of silver:
Resolved, That tho adoption of the
proFo sit'on which has the support of
the controlling majority of the Demo-
cratic party, to open the mints of the
United States to the free coinage of sill
yer, would in tho absence of an inter-
national agreement for monetary res-
toration of silver, result in disastrous
arrangement of our CURRENCY unsettle
and destroy business confidence; in
Vldiously, but surely, deprioate the
value OF earnings and Swings OF tho la
borer and unjustly punish the pur-
chs sing power of money paid by CRATE
iul government to it's pensioners
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
NOT YET ANNOUNCEr,
Richmond Terminal Plan Will 80 Nrnde
Public To-day.

issohmond Terminal Plnn Will 30 Mind,
Public To-day
NEW YORK, March l5.-TSpeaiall-
The directors of the Richmond Term.
inaly East Tennessee and Richmord and
DanVille roads met this afternoon.
The principal business transacteGwas
the resignation of Samuel Thomas as
chairman Of the board of directors, OF
the East Tennessee, w. C. 0ekman M.
ing eleeted his successor.
oakman represents the old DanyilIe
party, or the First National Bank part,s
as 1t is generally called, and his cleo.
ton is tho first step, by that party. to.
ward assuming complete control of the
entire Richmond Terminal system.
There was no other announcement made
OF any changes, and the directors, of the
three companies adjourned until to-
morrow afternoon, when the designations
ofthe Inmsn party will probably be re-
ceived.
The plan of reorganization, uhich
was expected to be given out to-nsght,
was again postponed, but Is expected to
DO issued tomorrow night Thoma,
remains in the directory of the East
tennessee Company.
The Post says that the new party
which assumes control of the Riah-
mond Terminal make the interests of
the company with that of the Readiao
combine seem very close. Baker and
Faanestook arc looked upon as the
leading interests in the commission
which carriedthrough,tho Reading deal,
and John Ga Moore, who has been actiys
In tho Terminal affairs lately, was also
interested in the movements in Read
Ing since the dissolution of the Phila
delphia syndicate
The plan at FIRST proposed to effect q
reorganization of the company. known
as the five hundred million dollar plan.
has been definitely abandoned by the
committee, and the scheme to organize
syndicate with S34, 500, 600 has also
been dropped.
In place of the old plan, it is stated
by Wall street publication that a
new company with capitalization of
$500 900, 900, will be formed, including
Sl05.0o0,oo0 OF first mortgage bonds
800, 600, 900 OF preferred stock and Sl1O,-
100000 OF common stock. No issue OF
income bonds Is provided for in the
new plan. 1t is now believed that the
plan will be issued within day or two.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
MRS. CLEvELANDrs FEAR.
sho Is Afraid that Baby Ruth VIII, be
Stolen.

she ID Afraid that Baby Ruth WHs he
Stolen.
NEW York, March I5.-Mrs. Cleye.
lands delightin her daughter is coupled
with wretohed fear. She is constantly
afraid that little Ruth may be stolen
from her.
1t is not long since Baby Ruth cut
her hrst tooth and her fond father and
mother marveled at its whiteness, and
With rapture heralded it's compile xion as
an an assurance OF pretty mouth for
the little miss.
The pity is that in her appreciation of
Ruth and the Joy OF owning, as other
good mothers do, "the most wonderful
baby that was ever born,'' Mrs. Cleye.
land must be haunted with this dread of
her child being stolen from her.
IL cannot be foolish fancy or unuat-
ural nervousness that has caused Mrs.
Cleveland this alarm. She is too clever
woman to be frightened at any shadow,
TO see In momentary separation from
her baby an opportunity for the abduc-
tor, or in tho nurses suggestion that
Ruth go riding ia her carriage. a CON
spiracy to steal her.
Yet those who know Mrs. Cleveland
we'll and have been with her recently at
LAKEWOOD, n. d state that sho is in
constant dread for Ruth.
There must have been some occasion
Tor this alarm that is aroused by the
rough blowing of the window panes at
night or the careless slamming of q
door. Some scoundrel may have at.
tempted to abduct the baby in the hone
OF rich reward for her ransom, or per-
haps one of the crop of cranks, which
have been so prolific since the attempt
on Russell Sage's life. has either seen
In tho stealing of Mrs. Cleveland's lit
tie girl divinely ordained mission or
mas worried the woman with begging
letters, threatening to harm Ruth il his
requests are not granted.
Certain IT is that Mrs Cleveland is
exceeuihgfy anxious and that she will
not let her baby out of her sight for a
minute unless Mr.. Cleveland is guard
ing 1T or some one we'll trusted is in at
tendance
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
THIRD PARTY rREACHERY.
The Anti .Donne1ly Alliance Mon Schen n,
ing to Unite With Democrats

The Anti .Donnelly Alliance Mon Schen.
Ing to Unite With Democrats
FERGUS FALLS, Mimi, March Is The
anti-Donnelly element in the Alliance
has concocted n scheme for the over
throw of the Peoples party, tho nomi-
nation of an Alliance ticket outside of
this party and q division of the Presi.
Dental electors with the Democrats.
This work was begun in Otter Tail
county, when tho Peoples party com.
mittee was turned down" and a straight
Alliance list of delegates chosen.
The scheme will be worked in all the
Northern and Western counties where
the Donnelly element has little streng tn.
The plan contemplates the holding OF
straight Alliance convention, the
reputation OF the Sub Treasury scheme
and the nomination of Sydney III. Owen
for f7overEor.
7 70 Democrats will DO asked tc
[SN1 -se Owen. and division of The
e. ttors. Leading Democrats have
been ayesre OF the result for ter
Gays, and they can say they arc will
ing to talk fusioE il tho Alliance will
sidetrack tho sub treasury nonsense
and two or three other IL sues.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16

WASHINGTON, March 15.-[Speoiall-
The conference report on the urgent de-
hcisncy bill was presented to ehe Senate
to-day and agreed to.
Ihe West Virginia direct tax.bill was
postponed until NEXT Tuesday ON nc.
count OF the sickness of Senator Morrill,
who wishes to be present when tAat bill
is takenup,
The Military Academy appropriation
bill WAS then taken up. The pri-saipal
change from the bill as it came from
Sne idouse was to strike out tho item OF
W oto FOR electric light plant and. to
sn Institute for 1t an item OF S4s,25o,for
enlargtng and increasing the gas plant.
This restored that item to the share
10 which 1T originally como before the
ipohse from the committee. The
amendments of the Senate COMMITTEES
were ak agreed to and the bill wac
passed. The Senate at s:l5 D. M. went
In executive session. The doors wer,,
reopened at AGO and she Senate adj
journed.
In the House the conference report on
the urgent deficiency bill,was agreed to.
AS haalty passed the bili> appropriates
otI2o4is hoing S4i,aas moro than was
oarried'hy the bill, as it passed the
House, and S23,244 less than 1t carried
as passed by the Senate
The 'Honse then went into committee
OF the whole (Mr. Blount, Of Georgia, i'm
the chsir) on tho free wool bill. Mr..
Coombs, Of New York. concluded his
speech in favor OF the blk. The time
had passed, no said, when there was
need for eXtravagant tariffs. He favored
tarib'policy by which the financial
cond ition OF this government could be
so arranged that we should not be for
ever collecting for one purpose and ex-
pending for another
The committee then rese and the
House adjourned.
at n conference of the Democratic
MONITORS OF tho ways and means COM
mistee to-day 1t was decided not to
press the vote on tho wool bill in adj
vance OF the taking up OF tho silver
special order, but to resume the consid-
Grafton Of tho bill aftor the special or
der, relative to the Bland bill, is dis
posed az.
There are 80 many members who de-
sire to speak on the bill that it was
fountu impracticable, even with CON
tinhoue and prolonged sessions, to CON
cHude the discussions before next Tues
day, tho da:e set for the consideration
Of tho silver bill.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
A HOTEL BUisrsED.
BfanT Persons In the House. hut All We're
Saved.

BfanT Persons In the House. nnt All We're
Saved.
JACKSONVILLE, Ella March l5.-[Spe-
csaa i Fire broke ut at 1870 this morn
ing in the Duv,l Hotel. at she corner of
Forsyth and Hagan streets. The hotel
accommodates boutons hundred guests.
The clerk says there were about seventy
In the house tonight. AS far as Gun be-
learned all escaped.
The building was completely Quilted,
ana the roof and walls OF the west
wings tumbled In. The property. i'm
olnalng furniture, was valued at S45. 600
End was owned by j. l.. Turner, of
Bronson, Fla. Very little of the furni-
tare was saved. Turner had sis, 900 In
aurance on the property. $1,000 Gu the
building and $500 on the furniture.
y. IL. Peck. lessoe of the property and
manager of the hotel, had 81 300 worth
OF property in the house. His insur-
ance is $1,000. Tue hotel will probably
not be rebuilt this season.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
THE SICK SENATOR.
No Decided Change in Mr.. Nor.
rili's Condition.

"AsHINdToN, March 15.-[Special +
Senator Morrill's condition this morn
ing' so far as any danger is concerned,
Is practically unchanged from that Of
yesterday.
The congestion of the right lung has
disappeared and pneumonia has taken
1ts place. This lupg alone is involved.
MS attending physician said this morn
ing tnat the fact that the disease affected
only TINS lung was very favorable for
eue patient, but that, considering the
aSe Oh the Senator, pneumonia in any
stage was a very serious matter.
The Senator still continues cheerful
ana his spirits are as buoyant as ever,
SO that his physician does not regard
his case as altogether hopeless.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
TEXAS SENATORIAL FIGHT
Tho Horoscope IL Bright for Represent:.-
tive Miles.

AUSTIN, Tex, Marc b 15.-ISpeoiall-
The Senatorial situation is taking, moro
definite shape owerY hour. The Mills
men express themselves as sure Of
victory.
A prominent, member OF the house
told reporter thas Mills was going
through-to that effect the members
had already made mp their minds, ard
that he woald be elected on. tho first
ballot. Tic Mills party claim seventy
five out 105. in. the house, and, they have
shown such strength thas Governor
Hogg and those who are supporting
Chiffon hayo become alarmsd. Culber-
son Is not muck talked Of.
A Correspondent asked 3 prominent
and influential member Of the house
whether the administration would be
able to bul2doze members into the
Chiffon ranks,s,
Ca, no." said he. Governor 'Hogx
and his administrations have devilisS
Httsa influence in this legislature"
The horoscope is bright for Mills,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
ALGER PUBLISHES his RECORD.
With tho Reception of Cuater's Charges a
is Full of Credit to the General.

With tho Exception of Custer's Charges It
Is Full of Credit to the General
DETROIT, Mich, March 15.-General
Alger yesterday morning made public
his war record 1t includes a great
host of official documents from army
officers, warmly prnising Alger and
recommending him for promotion, and
with them is the report of General
Custer recommending the dismissal of
Alger from the service. The entire
record Is full Of credit to Alger, with
the single exception of the Custer,
document and the Endorsements thereto.
and OF course IL 1t had not been for this.
portion of 1t the record would not at
this time have been brought into such
prominence.
In contradiction to the statements OF,
Custer. AlPer's record shows that after.
the battle of Bonneville he Law off on
account OF illness, as he also did Nav.
~, 1864, and August %, 1864. In each
case, however. he had the certificate of
HIS Official surgeon to show that no was
i'll. 1t Is true that in his last absence
on sick leave Custer did not respond to
the doctors application for sick leave
for Alger, but Alger has, he says, shown
Clusters motive by revealing the lat
ter's Intellectual attemptrto induce Alger,
to promote Clusters brother over the
heads of Older officers. That Custer lid
not always regard Alger. as a funk is.
shown. General Alger,says, by various,
recommend atoms in tho earlier portions,
OF the war where he praises Alcerr
highly.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
1lsas kniod by a rasalnp E,ev.sor

ST. LOUIS, March 15.-Three men
were crushed to death by an elevator
which fell from the second story to tho
main ilocr in Rohaa Brothers boiler
factory, yesterday morning, and two
men engaged in loading tho elevators
wero injured. The accident was
cause BY the breaking OF n rope. The
men Nled were: Henry Kaiser. Frank
Conn and Peter Duffy. Thomas Fla,
herty and Michael Sweeny were in
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
Bars to Cubap Ieen,proolty Removed

WAsHlNdroa. March Is Some trou-
Bile has existeG at Havana in the oper-
alton of the reciprocity treaty on ac-
count OF The action of the customs au-
thorities of that port in exacting q har-
Dor tax expovt dNty on certain products
shipped TO the United Stases and i'm
posing duties, ON preserved fruit. All
these questions have been decided by
the Spanish government m favor OF the
United States. Orders accordingly have
boon issued, st Havana. The treaty is
very popular in Cuba, and this action of
the Spanish governments gives general
satisfastion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
Yale 10 Admls she GIrls.

Nkw HAVEN, March 15.--Yale has
decided 20 admit women to some Of its
courses. Thus far women have never
been able to get farther than she doors
OF the art school 1t has been decided
that next fall oil the postgraduate
courses, with the degree OF doctor OF
philosophy" will be open withou. dis
tinction of sex.
Lieutenant Hetherington Hold for Muir
der.
SAN FRANCISCO, March l5.-To-day's
advices from Yokohoma are to the eft.
feet that Lieutenant Hetherington, who
killed Banker Robinson, has been hold
for murder.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
Count Toistoi's Noble work.

. ZURICH, March l5.-The Countess Toll
stoi. In u letter to the relief committee
here, writes that her husband has
opened 100 new kitchens with the com
mittee's aid, Tho cJuut is feeding 5000
peasants daily.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
AT the NATIONAL CAPITAL.
A Short Session of the Usite5
States Senate.

conference Report ON the Urgency De-
hciency SIN Agreed so-wess Virgins
Direct Tar Bn Postponed Until Tues
dav-The Mouse Also Agrees TO the,
Report on the Deficiency Bnl-Fres-
Wool Bill oonsidered-siana's Silver
Bill to be Discussed Nea.s Week.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
I.annched tAo Now shin.

CAMDEN, N. j., March 15.-Tbe nout
twin screw steamer, General Ageigs,
built for the quarter masters depart,
ment, United States Navy, was
launched yesterday with appropriate
ceremonies at Dialogues ship ward.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
MEETING OF THE CITY FATHERS.
Several Matters Considered by
Council Last Night.

Board of Public Works Thinks the City
Engineer Needs More Help-Omcial
Survey Engineers to be Put on Street
Work-OverIioad Bridges to be Painted
Auditors ONCE to be Moved-Other
business Disposed of
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
huslness Portion of Town burned.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March I5.-[Spe,
cial The town Of Mouat Pleasant was
last night visited by the most destruc-.
tive dre in the history OF that town, the
principal business part of the place
burning down. Tho loss Is $50, 900: in-
surance not known,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16

Its extravaganza IN public expenditures.
Ills references to the attempted pass.
age OF the force bill and his declara-
lions that the varioss States should DO
sovereign in control of their own domes-
bic affairs provoked great enthusiasm,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
The Weather.

Forecast for Virginia. threatenin
weather with light snow or rain. norl!
erly winds, slightly warm in SOUTH
Virginia. 3ss '
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
GREETED BY LARGE CROWDS.
Senator Hill Awakens Enthu-
siasm Along the Route.

Every Place the Train Stopped FIe Was
CONTINUALLY Chcered-Great Demon.
strstion Mt Meridian-Tho Distin-
guishcd Party ut Jackson-NIet by tho
Governor and Other Omoiais-Recsived
by the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Stones
Flattering speech-Hil's Remarks
Received With Applause.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16
/ PHYSICIANS
PRESCRIPTIONS
bAND FAMILY RECEIPTS
/ A SPECIALITY.
PEI ALLER & BARNES,
Cor. Jefferson st. and Norfolk ave.
/ TELEPHONE NO. 200.

A BARGAIN-SECOND HAND SODA
EIAwater outfit for less than one third
Ehe original cost. Call or address
MASS1E & MARTIN, druggists.
hR. IMHUEF,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-16

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Rooms and Masonic Temple.
Hours: to II q. M, 9 to 4 p. m, to
g p. m.
Prompt attention given to calls day
pr night. Residence, Hotel Roanoke.
Telephone $50. noy7-tf