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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Congress Has Settled Down to the
Determination 10 Do
Something. ...=.
Tho Senate Can Take It's Time
While the House Is
Debating.
Between Ninety and 100 Representatives
Have Served Notice That They Wtil
Talk ON the subject.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 13.-ConRrsss has set
tied down to debate with degree of expe-
dition almost unknown In Its history, and
with tho apparent determination to do
something. Fortunately for the majority
in the senate. the action OF the house on the
silver question has relieved them from the
necessity OF speedy and perhaps ill-advised
legislation. The democratic caucus com
mittes charged with the preparation of a
plan that should secure tho adherence Of
the united majority. will therefore COM
msnce It's labors with moro dellberation
than would otherwise have been possible.
and IL 10 not expected now that they will
perfect their work much before the house
has acted. The finance committee Will
probably wait upon tho action OF the cauons
committee. and 10 the silver
question il not likely 10 hQ-
ure In formal way In the
proceedings Of the senate this week. It is
entirely possible. and even probable, that
speeches will be delivered upon the subject.
but IL 80 they will be based upon some such
resolution ~ that introduced by senator
Lodge. calling for vote upon the repeal Of
the silver purchase section Of the Sherman
act, and not upon bill regularly reported
from the finance committee and ready for
immediate action.
The programme of the house has been
definitely fixed by the adoption of the or
dor introduced Friday last by Representa-
tive Bland. the time TO be devoted exclu-
sively to tho consideration of the silver
question under the rules of the
last house governing general debate.
Notwithstanding the apparent lack OF in
te1est In the discussion manifested by the
members on Saturday, tho number OF sp-
plications for secoRnition already on the
speakers list. demonstrates that the period
allotted to debate. eleven DAYS. under the
general rules and three days under the Ave-
minute rule, will be all occupied. There
are now between ninety and hundred
names enrolled by the speaker. the great
ms jority of whom expect TO talk the full
hour allowed by the rule. II IL appears
that the time for debate is too short to 40
commodnte all who wish to speak. night
sessions will be held to lenethon the period,
bat this expedient, 1t is believed, will not
become necessary before next week. with
expiration OF WkioL debate vii! close.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Peary's slow Progress to tn. Pole.

Sr. JOINS, N. f.. Aug. 13.-The Labra-
dor mail steamer reports having spoken
Peary's steamer Falcon At Davis inlet,
northern Labrador. Aug. q She had been
storm-b bound two days Psary had been
engaged in visiting the coast settlements
for the two previous weeks sndeavoring 10
get dogs, but had not sucoseded, and then
proposed going to Disco. as he was nearly
certain to got dogs there. Tho steamer re-
pott volcanic eruption at Cape Harrison,
Labrsdor. Wednesday, Aug. 2.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Tho Pastors Con ni,dsnoe,

''Brothsr Podberry," suddenly remarked
Parson WilQus in the midst of his discourse.
"us you seem to be ths only member of the
congregation who 10 awake. IL might be just
~ we'll for ron TO come n hero in the pulpit
whore oan repeat tho rest of my sermon 10
you In . conversational tone. II will save
my voice and also be less annoying 10 The
light sepsFA"-lndianapolis Journal.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14

Many expressions OF sympathy and grief
have reached MIR. aud Mrs. Joseph Hope
of Helena. over the death Of their beloved
daughter Thcodosie. which occurred last
Saturday. Misa Hooper Left Montana for
California some time ago in search Of bet
ter health bnt retu ned month ago not
improved and 30 meet the inevitable with
Chrissian fortituds. She passed peacefully
away sur ounded by those who loved her
90 we'll. A wide circle of friends who ware
charmed by her many Graces OF mind and
heart mourn her loss. Miss Hooper was
born In Salt Lake and on her return from
Cslifornis spent hcr nineteenth birthday
In that city. Funeral services will be bold
al the residence b43 sixth avenue at two
u. m, to-day.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
In II ding In Chill.

CmoAao. Aug. IA local paper asserts
that Louis +. MsnnRe. president Of the
Guarantee Loan company. Of Minneapolis,
which went into the hands of a receiver in
May. because of inability TO borrow money
to liquidnte overdue paper. 10 hiding in
Chill. This information 10 gained from
VIM. Merrill. formerly his assistant. who
has just returned from "trip. The liabili-
tiss OF tho concern are $3 500. 600; nominal
assets claimed TO be & 200. 600.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
STARTED BY THE EMPLOYEES.
1t Is Now in Order for the Richer Glass t,
Follow and Release Currency.

1t Is Now in Order for the Richer Class to
Follow and Release Currency.
CHICAGO. Aug. 13.-A most important
step in the direction of relieving the fnan-
DIAL stringenoy was taken yesterday in Chi
eaRo by organized labor. An investigation
recently instituted by the Inter Ocean dis.
closed the fact that there were nos less
than half million dollars looked up in
the treasures Of the various branches of
organized trades In Chicago. A meeting
was held this afternoon by a number Of
trades. A full discussion of the situation
was had and solutions adopted providing
for the withdrawal of money from safe de-
post com pnnies and the investments of the
same in United States bonds or other safe
securities, thus restoring the currency TO
the proper channels. The matter is now to
20 TO the local unions for ratification.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
1t Cannot be Done They Say.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 13.-SpeakinR OF ex-
Secretary Traoy's proposition for the i'm
mediate coinage of tho silver bullion in the
treasury, to relieve the monetary strin-
esncy, treasury officials point to their
statement OF August 5. showing that IL
would take five years for the mints to CON
vert tho bullion into silver dollars, and that
cert ificAtes could only be Issued on the
pro- fits on coinage. certiflcntss already be-
ing out on the bullion value.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Developing sent.msnt on the Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13.-The committee
appointed by tho recent silver mass meet
ing in this city. has adopted resolutions
declaring II 70 be their design TO contine
themselves simply to the pIor osition TO
restore the free coinage OF silver at the
ratio of sixteen to ono, and inviting people
oil over the state to hold mass meetings in
varioua citss on Aug. "a. and appoint COM
mittecs similar to this one. with view to
tho compre hensive development OF the sill
YER ointment In the state.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14

PIrrspuRa. Aug. la-The bodies Of two
unknown women were found this morning
In Becks Run hollows. Tho skull OF ono
was crushed aud the other had out on the
chin. The os use of death 10 . mystery and
il il beiug investigated.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Tho Treasurer la In Mexico.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Aug. ia Journal
special from O'Nsili, Holt county. says
Barrett scott, county treasurer. has disap-
reared, and an investigation of his ac-
counts shows shortage of about $1,000
1t Ia thought Scott has gone to Mexico.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Ao Needed n Bottle.

Callsr--Bs jabbers. ysz Ros full pretty
early In th' day, Finne1an. Finnegan-
Yis; | wanted . bottle TO git some medi-
cine In. an implied me whisky bottle. an
now fals 80 much bsttor l don't want tn
medicine.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
A Bnxhful Lover.

Mistrsss-Hov Is ID one never heays 4
sound in the kitchen when your sweetheart
il with You OF an evening?
Servant Girl--Plesss ma am, the poor
fellow is 30 bashful yet; foc the present he
does nothing but eat!-Lustige Blatter.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
A Fund Killer.

That bad naa who sent out petition in
Boston ns the direct son of Adam for sub
soriptions TO mend his fortune hss de-
stroysd ali hopes OF q fund being started for
the benefit Of the duke Of Vsrapun.--Hav-
srhill Gazette.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
The South IL All lkiHht.

MonIE, Ala. Aug. 1a-Bankers Iidicule
Bradstrsets report of aprobable orisis in
tho cotton regions owing to the want of
currency. When the time comes. they say.
ail the necessary funds will be forthcoming.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Busy Issuing NAtion., Bank Notes.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-Orders have been
issued for employees of the bureau Of en-
craving and printing to work till o'clock
every working dsy until further notice.
This IL made necessary by the increased
demand for aew issue Of national bank
notes.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
A Hard Choice.

Shelf IL true that Miss Richleich has
money. but abe Is also very exactinR. II
You marry her. you will have 10 give ny
smoking and drinking
Hs-If don't marry her. I shall have 10
give up oating.-IIifs.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Death OF . Great Falls Physician.

Special to Tho independent.
GREAT FALLS. Aug. 13.-Dr. j. b. New
man, of the Arm OF Gordon u Newman,
ptacticina physicinns. died Al his residence
in this city to-day Al noon. The cause was
att ophy of the stomach. He was about 40
years old and leaves . widow and two
daughters. He was . VirVinian BY birth
and has praosicsd hero two years.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Buslness Emharrass, ,n q I.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Aug. ls.-Josiah
Morria IL Co.. ths leading private banking
houss of the state. made an assignment
yesterday. due TO the withdrawal Of de-
pasits. No statement has jet bssa made
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
sun day ~ BuHxard's Hay

BuzzARps BAY. Aug. l3.-Ths president
spent sunday sI homo with his family and
DIR. Bryant. A cool north wind which pre-
vailed kept the president Ia doors oil day
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
Gold Returning to This Country.

Gold KetOrninG TO Thfs COnntry.
New YORK, Aug. 13.-lmports of gold for
the week ended yesterday were S13 214, ,9ll;
exports S6.022.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14
A Convert to Justice in New York.

New YORK, Aug. l3.-The New York Re-
corder, republican, in its issue to-day, ad-
vooates the free coinage Of silver at rea-
sonabla ratio.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14

Chicago Floral French.
ChicaRosnsis-I want q boutonniere.
Floriss-Ycs. miss. What colo?
White only. lts for my
grAvs.-Life.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-14

To- DAY the great Worlds
Congress Of Dentists opens at
Chicago.
During the present week Chi
cago will also be the scene of an
international congress Of phar-
macists and chemists, and also
of the convention of the Ameri-
can Pharmaceutical Association.
On this occasion representative
men from each profession will be
in attendance from every coun-
try on the Globe. Now is the
time for Chicagoans to fix their
teeth.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-12-21
WILLIAMS SETTLE.
Indications That Contest ant W illlams
Will be Seated.

Special to the Charlotte Observer
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The Will
liams-Settle contested election case
hours today in the House elections
committee. Arguments were made
in the following order: A. w. Gra-
ham, for contestant, one hour and a
half; John w. Graham, for contestee,
OF" hour: cOntestee, thirty minutes:
FAB Ell. Busbee, forty minutes. Set
tie was given three minutes to
reply to personal allusions to himself
in Mr.. Busbee'S closing address. 1t
was noticed that MI. Settle made
some impression on al least two Dem
ocrdtic members of the committee as
to the notary public and registration
His bold avOwal of the trade in
Rockingham, by which Williams lost
the right OF challenge and the So
called Democratic leaders gained the
county ticket, could not have im-
pressed the committee, nor could his
failure to meet with successful denial
Mr.. BuSb dramatic description o.
Settles hulldoZing in Stokes. Mr..
Bu5Dee showed that Settles cOnteu
tion rested altogether on minority re-
ports and dissenting opinions. Mr..
BuSbee's argument was able and fine
ly delivered, and he received many
congratulations.
The committee finished the argu-
mtnts in the case and adjourned to
consider it in executive session Fri
day. The vote is going to be closer
than expected. Messrs. benson, of
Alabama, and Painter, OF Kentucky,
indicated by questions and other
signs that they leaned toward Settle.
There are nine Democrats and six
Republicans on the committee. If
all the Republicans and two Demo
Gratis sustain Settle, he will have a
majority.
Later information in the Williams
Settle case indicates that the vote of
the committee, while it will be close,
will be in the favor of the contestant.
One of tOday's sharp questioners ia
vOrs Williams.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-12-21
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION
Mr. j N. Powell, of Halifax. Savagely
Attacked by a Burly Negro

WELDON, n. c., Dec. 15.-An un-
known negro man attempted to MUIR
der Mr.. J. n. Powell, peaceable and
good citizen of this county. Mr. Pow
ell is farmer, and lives alone near
town. Wednesday night he heard
noise in the rear of his house, and
looking out he saw a light. He went
out and discovered that fire had
been kindled under corner of the
dwelling. He hurriedly stopped down
to put it out, and as he did so he was
fiercely attacked by burly negro:
The negro struck him over the head
with hoe several times, inflicting
ugly wounds. The handle of the hoe
was broken and Mr.. Powell managed
to get away, rushed into the house
procured his gun. The negro then
ran off. He thinks he can identify
the man, and has his suspicions as to
his assailant. Mr.. Powell is known
to have money at all times to pay his
bills, and it is supposed the negro kim
died the fire in order to bring him out
of the house. The officers will do all
in their power to capture the desper-
ate villain.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-12-21
DUN & co.
Their Report on the Review Of Trade
Not Encouraging.

NEW YORK, Dec. 16.-Dun s. Co. IS
trade review of last week says:
Iron workers have accepted lowe
wages In the Pittsburg region and nu
merous works have resumed. Thus
the output Of pig iron suddenly in
creased from 5000 tons weekly, No
vember 1st, to 93,319 December 1st,
but it is yet only 81 per cent. of the
whole output, 181 ,551 tons last May.
The financial struggle of the Pitts
burg regtsn for business drives prices
to the lowest point ever knOWn-Sl1
for Bessemer iron, SIG. 75 for steel bill
let's, and takes away nearly all new
work from the East and West. Tie
depression Increases, and yet some ad
dltlonal furnaces went into blast last
week.
In cotton manufacture there is
much hesitation and prices of the
leading bleached goods have been re-
duced, resulting in larger sales, while
other lines are in moderate demand.
The m,ney markets have been
scarcely at all affected by the export
OF 81, 10000 in gold to Germany on
gold bills. and it is natural that bank
ers are willing in present conditions
60 aid the Treasury by supplying as
much as $40, 900. 600 in gold for exports.
But large movement must appear
before very long, unless trade coudi-
tions change. In exports of merchan-
disc for the first half of December the
decrease was 81, 300, 600 or II per cent.
while the decrease in in ports was
81 900, COO or per cent.
The week has brought fewer sales
of stocks by foreign holders than
usual and some buying. Commercial
paper, il bought at all, goes at lower
rates, but there is much which the
banks, though clogged with money,
do not want. The banks have 1iso
aided che Treasury by keeping back
due bills for mutilated notes depos-
ited-a virtual loan which amounts
to five Thousand dollars a month. The
Treasury receipts do not improve and
the banks here have somewhat gener-
ally advised the administration to
provide without delay against future
contingencies by some form Of short
time loans.
Failures are numerous and large
339 in the United States for the week,
against 279 last year, and 40 in Canada
against % last year.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-12-21
CONGRESSMAN BOWER.
Forgot Ts.t he as Married-Joke on
Editor Scott.

Editor Daniels writes the following
from Washington to his paper, the
| North Carolinian, about Congressman
/ Bower and Editor Scott, of the Lenoir
Topic:
They tell two good jokes on two of
Caldwell's sons who are in Washing
ton, and the best of it is that they are
both true. Hon. w. III. Bower, mem
Der Of the House from the Eighth dis
trict, hadn't been married more than
week when one evening he came to
his hotel about seven o'clock. He had
forgotten that he was married, and
when he found his wife waiting to go
to dinner with him, he said: Haven't
you been to dinner yet? Why | had
my dinner two hours ago.
Not great while ago there was
given a grand diplomatic receptit
here which was among the n ost bril-
liant ever held in this brilliant city.
1t was difficult for any one who held a
position lower than member of the
House TO get ticket, SO great was
the desire TO attend the reception.
Late IN tue evening, so the story goes,
our friend w. w. Scott, Esq, editor
of the Lenoir Topic, who is now, with
the assistance of Carlisle, running
the Treasury department, went up TO
the doOr-keeper and modestly showed
disposition to enter the gay throng
and to become one of the real leaders
of fashionable society here in the cap
ital city. But the pompous man at
the door, not knowing MIR. Scott, had
the impudence to demand ticket be-
fore allowing him to enter. Scott had
no ticket, and so for a minute he was
in dilemma, but North Carolina grit
and cheek came to his rescue. On
that very day he had sent his clothes
to a Chinese laundry, and had Chi
nese receipt for the clothes. Now
these hieroglyphic receipts are won
derful things to see, and nothing
daunted, Scott pulled out his laundry
receipt and handed it to the door
keeper. That functionary inquired:
Member of the Chinese legatiOn?"
Scott answered: Secretary" and
walked in as big as if he had been the
Mikado. He didn't have any clothes
the next week, but what did little
thing like that matter when he had
been one OF the fashionable throng?
Thomas Carlyle says: "clothes gave
US individuality, distinctions, social
polity; clothes have made men OF US,
they are threatening to make clothes
screens OF u.s." Scott may agree with
Carlyle, and probably does, but all the
same he still longs for that Chinese
recent for his clothes
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1893-12-21
AROUND THE TWIN-CITY,
CURRENT LOCAL EVENTS OF THE
DAY BRIEFLY TOLD.
Bits of Facts and Gossip Gathered
by sentinel Kepresentztives-So
and GeAeral News.

-
The youngest child of the late
John WINNER died in Salem last
week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Thornton, aged
| about so years, died in Salem Sat
urday morning.
-Rev. ". W. Albea was postmaster
of Winston in 1870 when the salary
WAS S0Z year.
The Supreme court has affirmed
the case O.. L2dd VS. Byrd, from
Wilkes county.
Some Of the friends OF Senator
Jones desire to have him become a
candidate for CongI ess.
"A license has been issued for the
marriage Of Thos Fuller to Nancy G
Freddy, both OF Oak Ridge.
-Ashcraft & Owens invites THE
SENTINELs readers to call and in
spect tn eis stock OF holiday goods.
II he members Of Rev. T. H. rc-
Grams church in Davidson county,
presented him with a purse of s16 a
few weeks ago.
-THE SENTINEL learns that Robt.
Foard will Je chief clerk in the
Greensboro postoffice under Post
master Forbi~.
Mr.. J. p. Dunman, of Stokes
county, sold 758 pounds of tobacco on
the Winston market recently for
s93.66, an aveage of over s1l after the
warehouse charges were paid.
The Moravlan, published at Beth
lem, Pa, is printing a series OF letter.
on The Diary Of Journey from Sa-
lem. n. c., to the Cherokee Nation in
1855" The trip was made in 2wagon
by NOTayian brother.
L Edwards, who conducted a dry
goods store in Winston last summer,
has made an assignment in Colds
bOro. This is said to be his second or
third failure. The claims against
him amount to about 1000.
Mr.. George Flynt, one CT the
cOunty's best citizens, died December
1lth at his home near Sharon church,
several miles West OF Winston. The
deceased was seventytvo years old.
The funeral services were held at
Sharon church.
County Commissioner r. S. Lin
willie, of BeleW's Creek, was in the city
recently. He says that his son, J. P.
Linville, has been appointed superin-
UcuuCuU vi di Iuuldu lSTm III NcNdud
at salary Of $500 per year. Mr.. Lin
vile is % years old and will probably
leave for his new home the first of the
year.
Register of Deeds Keehln has two
pension variants without any post
Office address. One is fer Mrs Albina
Moore and the other for Mrs. II. j.
Hurley. These were put on the list
by the last Legislature. TIE owners
can get them by calling at the Regis
ters Office.