davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
QUEEN vIcToRrA.s BED
It Is Not as Pretentious as the Couches
 of Some American Woman

or some Amertcan Women.
 Queen Victoria is said to be very par ticular abont her bed, but her bedroom is very simple, unprctentious one. The heavy bed, with it's canopicd top and curtains fo-' keeping all draughts from the royal sleeper, several chairs, thick warm rug, great table of carved mahogany, some good pictures, including portrait of Prince Albert, complete tho apartment in Bucling- ham palace in which her majesty slum- bers. Nothing to compare with the bcdchambers of many American wom. en. Lillian Russell, for instance, queen of comic opera, rejoices in one apart ment which suggests q great pearly pink seashell. Her little single bed is of brass, but inlaid and covered with mother-of-pearl. The draperies are of white silk bolting cloth, painted fn morning-glories and lined with palest pink satin. Soft white lace over pink satin forms the covering for the bed and for the hard, round bolster, and falls on both sides almost to the white velvet carpet. The dresSing-table is of pink enamel inlaid with wrcaths and cupids of mother-of-pearl. The oval. shaped mirror is framed in wreath ot porcelain morning-glories. The hand mirrors, brushes and toilet belongings are of mother-of-pearl, set with jeweled monograms.
 The crowning glory of Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger's (Julian Gordon) room is the bed, which is representa-. tion of swan. Each feather is exqui. sitely carved in white enameled wood. A canopy of white silk falls from the tall, slender neck. The coverlid and pillows are of white satin rufiled with tilmy lace. Walls, carpets and hang. ings of this exquisite room are of dull pink. The dressing-table, with its quaint chair, the framing of the tall cheval glass and the carved woodwork of the colonial mantel-piece are ot glistening white enameled wood. A few choice water-colors and some bits of rose-fleclled china gave home-like look to the room.
 Mrs. Burton Harrison, another woman who is at once a social and literary queen, has her bedroom furnished with
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
PENSIONS AND THE TARIFF.
Perfect Performance of Republican Prom

feriect IcrfOrmance or Republican From ises.
 When the war was over the republic an party developed its civil policy. First of all, it declared it's purpose to pay every debt or obligation contract ed during or since the war, that the public faith should be unblemished. This promise has been performed. In spite of all temptation and the shrieks of populists, we have discharged every obligation contracted during the war, and especially the highest and most sacred debt to the surviving soldiers of the war, their widows and orphans. The pension roll is roll of honor, higher in amount than any pension roll ever before provided by any nation. While the republican party is in power it will only be diminished by the death of pensioners-a fate that awaits us all.
 We are in favor of a protective tariff. We had such tariff. While it was in force we had prosperity, good times and money plenty. We had so diversified our domestic industries that American labor and American capital supplied nearly all the wants of the American people. We prefer to tax foreign production rather than our own We believe that the policy of protection should be extended to all productions impartially, to labor on the farm as we'll as in the workshop. We are opposed to the democratic policy of protecting woolen manufac- turers and admitting wool free of duty. We denCunce scheme of taxation which annually increases the public debt more than fifty million dollars. This is the result of democratic as- cendancy. The tariff law of the last congress is partly a copy of the Me Kinley law and generally failure. All that is good of it is confessedly hodge podge. The supreme court has al ready disposed of part of it. All the productions of the south, from pea nuts to whisky, are carefully protected, while the duties on the great staple industries of the north are largely re- duced, and on some articles entirely repealed. We demand reform in the tariff, not to promote sectional inter- ests, but to secure ample revenue and impartial protection to domestic in dustries. This we can have only by the election of republican president. We want a change, and for this change we will have the hearty support of large portion of the democratic party. Senator Sherman's Ohio Convention Snaacb
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Ways and Means After the Bath.

The average baby, on being lifted from his morning tub, usually begins to shrieli madly. It is not, as one might easily imagine, because he hates to leave that comfortable spot; but it is [ because the cold air strikes suddenly upon his little wet chest and stomach and gives him an unpleasant shock. If he is lifted sidewise, or even head first, and rolled up quickly in his warm bath blanket he seems to enjoy the operation much better, and usually waits until he is half dressed before be begins to wall.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT.
Business Growing Better Since the Deatl " of the Democratic Congress.

Business Growing Better Since the Death of the Democratic Congress.
 The country will be gratified to hear that the treasury receipts are gradual ly increasing and now nearly equal the expenditures. During the first ten days of June the receipts aggregated Ss, 435, 900, or S1.0oo,o 900 day, Sundays excluded, and the expenditures were Sl0, ,000, or only S1, 569,000 in excess of receipts This deficit will be wiped out before many days, and the end of June is likely to show for the month an excess of S2,0oo,0OO or S3,O0O, 900 re- ceipts over expenditures, a condition not reached in any one month for sev- eral years by the treasury. The deficit for the year, which now stands at S4s,- 326, 900, will be reduced to S45, 900, 900 or below by June 30.
 The condition of the treasury reflects the general condition of the country where business is surely but slowly inn proving. Everybody rejoices that there is a, growing prospect that the deficit will be wiped out and the work of re- ducing the public debt resumed.
 Partisans, of course, will assume that this gratifying change is due to the superior fnanciering of the demo- cratic party, and no doubt we shall have a revlval of the wild claims which have been made in the past regarding MT. Cleveland's wonderful genius; but business men and the public generally understand that the present condition of affairs has been brought about by causes over which Mir. Cleveland had no control.
 When he had democratic congress on his hands which enabled him to ex- ercise great power, matters were going from bad to worse. As soon as there came a change, which deprived Mir. Cleveland Cf that power, there was in- stant improvement in business that has continued ever since. - Albany Jour- nal
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03

CB Missouri has bonded debt of nearly S6, 6,000,Oo0, as result of the long years of democratic misrule of that state. A portion of the principal will be paid this onth, but beginning with July 1 she will still have bonded debt of 8, 4S0,O ,O00, about one thirteenth of which bears per cent. interest and the remainder about 3K per cent. Still Missouri has little to show for her heavy bonded indebtedness; her state institutions do not begin to compare with Iowa and her taxes have been steadily higher than in this state. She has suffered just as the nation is now suffering, from incompetent and igro- rant rule. There is a great lesson in comparing Iowa with Missouri, and the voters of the peerless state of the world will heed it-Iowa State Register.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Their Eayorite Jewels.

A woman reporter has interviewed several notable women as to thelr pref erences in gems. Mmc. Patti declared for diamonds, though she added that the opal with its bluish tint exercised a great charm for her. Mrs. Frederick Vanderbilt put diamonds above all others, and admitted that she greatly ad' mired moonstoncs. Mrs. John D. Rockefeller favored diamonds, pearls and nmethysts, these three, but be- lieved if she were forced to . choice she would declare for pearls. Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt said that pearls were her favorite gems, while Mrs. William Astor thought that of all stones the diamond was certainly the most beau tifuL
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
No Danger.

Darling" she murmurcd, in one of those fits of soulful sentimentality com mon to her, If I should die first, you would never, never marry again, would you?"
 ZIP" he replied with look of infinite earnestness in his eyes and a decided tone in his voice; T marry again? Never!"
 And she smiled and was satisfed.- St. I.OniS Renublic
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
An Unpleasant Meeting.

Patrick Ragan had face on him that, as he had once remarked himself, was an ''offince to the landscape" Next to his homeliness his poverty was the most conspicuous part of him. An Irish neighbor met him recently, when the following colloquy ensued:
 An how are ye, Pat?"
 "Moighty bad, intoirely. It's shtar- vation that's shtarin' me in the face"
 ''Is that so? Sure, an it can't be very pleasant for ayther of yez. z."-Rich- mond Dispatch.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
GRANDMoTHER's TABLE.

construction is quite plainly shown in the two cuts, the screw standard being designed to afford opportunity to raise or lower the table. The top is about fifteen inches square and has a slightly raised edge. The whole is exceedingly quaint in appearance, and ought not to prove difficult to construct if one could have the assistance of lathe in working out the screw part of the standard. - Rochester (N. Y.) Land sscape Architect.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Asking the ImnnssibIa.

"You will have to get somebody to identify you," said the paying teller.
 But that's impossible!" exclaimed the presenter of the check. "Since I've had this check in my possession I've been so proud that my own mother wouldn't know me."- Boston Tran script.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
TRAPPING THE TALENT.

Prof. Faketon (the prestidigitator)- Ladies and gentlemen, I have turned the penny into dollar and the dollar into two rabbits. My next surprise
 Fancier (yho has edged up)-Nill be turnin' ther dollar inter me for tn two rabbits yer owes me fer, before tn show goes any furder, see!-Truth.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03

or yellow duck are lovely with certain .Colorings.
 All white ones are also very effective, trimmed with blue and white braid and tassels, also touched with blue, with blue nails, the latter being cov- cred with fine Bolton cloth. The white linen braid and tassels may be made to match the material by working iu cotton of the same color as the cover ing. The sketch represents tall table for palm pot; the low tea tables may be made after the same design; the legs may be either round or square. Old-rose linen, white linen braid, white buttons of Bolton cloth and design embroidered in white cot ton on top are the materials used in this table.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Not to Re Thwarted.

He-Did you know there were mi crobes in kisses?
 She-That's all right, Charley. The young man I had last summer said there was poison in ice cream, too, but it didn't scare me one bit.-Detroit Free Press.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
High Life plplomacy,

Pastor-Do you set your daughter a good example, Mrs. Hauton?
 Mrs. Hauton-Don't l, indeed? call her into the room every time John and 1 have row. I don't want her to re- peat the blunder that made in spoil ing husband.-N. Y. World.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
should Hare ne.n Thankful

''I ask for bread" exclaimed the mendicant bitterly, ''and you give me a brickbat!''
 The man glanced apprehensively in the direction of his young bride, who was bending eagerly over the cooking stove.
 ''Hush!' he whispered. ''That's noth- ing to what you'd have got if you had asked for custard. ."-Mercury.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Not Deadly Ennuoh.

Fweddy Glowing the smoke through his nose)-I cawn't see why you hate these things so.
 Jawge-You can't?
 Fweddy-No. smoke dozen boxes Q day and they don't do me any hawm- Jawge-Well, that's why.-Chicago Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
seizine the Opportunity.

Little Billee (explaining)-In an af. fair of this kind, you see, large man has great advantage. Now, you take a small man like me
 Miss O'Farrell-Oh, MT. Baghot. This is so sudden.-Broollyn Life.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Preferred His Own Method.

Doctor-I told you plainly that you should rub the brandy that I ordered for you about your stomach, and now you have drunk it.
 Patient-Yes, but you see, doctor, have never in my life cared much for xternals.-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Machine for Putting Up Pins.

One of the cleverest inventions ever patented is the machine for sticking common pins in the papers in which they are sold. The contrivance brings up the pins in rows, draws the paper into position, crimps it in two lines, then at single push passes the pins through the paper and sets them in -lnoSition
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
How He Paid It.

First Boweryite-I pay my rent by der quarter HOW.
 Second Boweryite-Come off! What yer givin' me?
 First Boweryite-Dat's right-twen- ty-fve cents night.-N. Y. World.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
A Prophet of Woe.

"You say" remarked the bicycle to low-spirited stranger whom it had met by accident in back street, you say that my popularity will not last. Who are you, and how do you know?"
 ''I know my experience" said the stranger, lugubriously. T am the roller skate. e."-Chicago Record.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
New Order of Things.

The twentieth century dude who goes Upstairs to his room at night Will probably, after he doffs his clothes And ere he puts out his light, Stoop down by the side of the couch or cot And lift the edge of the spread To satisfy himself that there's not A woman under the bed.
 Boston Courier.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Abseut-NIin

Customer with chapped hands,. Have you anything that will drive away chaps? ;.
 Druggist (man of family)-Y-e-s, | keep dog.-N. '. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Nor Fatal.

"Tommy tainted at the club the other night. We thought he was going to die."
 "Well, did he kick the bucket?"
 No; he only turned little pale."- Truth. '', h.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Not Till Then?

When the buttons on my vest Tear themselves away, And the spots upon my coat Proclaim they've come to stay, When my socks all run to holes And everything's agee, Then, dear wife, so far'sway, fondly think of thee.
 IN. Y. World
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Taken Up.

He (at r1:3O p. m.)-Are you ever troubled with insomnia?
 She (wearily)-Yes, very often.
 He-I have heard that walking in the open air before retiring is bene- fcial.
 She (hopefully)-Let's try it! You do the walking and I'll retire.-Life.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Silver Tray for spccraclcs.

Among new silver trifles is specta- -cle tray. It bears very realistic rep resentation of pair of folded glasses whose furnished and raised oval sur faces look almost exactly ''like real"
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
GRANOMOTHER'S TABLE.

or Particular Interest to Those Who Ds-
 light in old Furniture.
 The illustration will prove of interest to those who delight in old furniture, and to those who both delight in it and like to reproduce it in actual wood, paint and varnish; This table is known to be over a hundred years old. Its
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
Look Out tor It.

The rain descends upon the plant, And makes it grow the taller; But when it strikes the summer pant It's apt to make that smaller.
 Detroit Tribune
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03

CB MT. Wilson says the new tariff is doing very we'll" but the statistics with regard to its operation tell diff ferent story.-St. Louis Globe Deia- ocrat
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03
WOMAN AND HOME.
CoUNrRY-HoUSE TABLES.
Pretty and Useful Littlo Things Covered
 with Linen

A charitable woman, who uses her artistic talents for the benefit of others, utilized her Lenten leisure this year in making tables for country houses, which she has placed for sale at the woman's exchanges, and which are so pretty and dainty that a description may be welcome. They arc of various shapes and colors, and are entirely GOV cred with linen. The blue denim ones, trimmed with white braid, resembling the blue and white delft which is the latest popular fad in china, are per haps the prettieSt, although the rose
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03

Marion-Oh, Laura! I don't know what to do. Fred has promised that he will stop drinking if I will marry him, and Charlie says he'll take to drink if I don't marry him.-Judv.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03

"Are you the man of the house?" "Yes, sir" "Where's your wife?" "Dead, sir. q thought so."-St. Louis Republic-
The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-03

ERROR, though blind herself, some times bringeth forth children that can see.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
A FATAL CLEAN UP.
A Young Man Named Parsons Accidentall ie Kills Himself at Adger

It was learned yesterday that young man named Parsons, only son of MT Dock Parsons, accidently killed
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01
NEWS FROM SURVIVORS
Of the Ii-Fated Colima-A Mothers Message From Her SonNo Hope for
 the Females.

San Francisco, May 31.-Mrs. c. H.
 Cushing, mother of the two young men
 who were passengers aboard the Colima,
 has received the following message from
 her son who was rescued which reads as follows:
 "Mazatlan, May 30 (7:22 p. m., via Gal
 veston.-To Mrs. c. H. Cushing, San
 Francisco, Cal: Am here; returning on San Juan. c. H. CUSHING"
 The telegram indicates that he knows
 nothing concerning his brothers safety, and he simply sent the message as
 means of relieving his mothers anxiety to some extent.
 later dispatch received by the steam ship company is as follows
 "Colima, Mex, May 30.-Six survivors of the steamer Colima have reached here. They are John Thornton, J. E. Child bred of Seattle; Lewis Peters and Vim | dor. cabin passengers, and Seamen Con-
 zales and Fred Johnson. They got
 ashore on raft. Another raft with five persons was seen near San Telmo. Its fate is unknown. The women and chill | dren were all in the state rooms, and all went down with the steamer" Another dispatch from Manzanillo says: "The survivors saw Perser Wafer
 in well manned boat pulling away from the sinking steamer oMard shore. It is
 supposed that his boat is still ahoat. | The men who loaded the Collma say
 that the killing of Captain Taylor, First Officer Griffith and the chief engineer
 was in all probability not due to falling
 spars but to lumber which was loaded | on the deck of the vessel There were several thousand feet of heavy lumber l on the deck tied with ropes to the bull | warks.
 | In the storm the wind probably l wrenched the lumber loose from it's fast | enings and 1t then swept the decks, kill | ing the officers named
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-01

know there are evidences in speculative centers of returning prosperity, but | fear it is only temporary-those who have fieeced us already are attempting to coinage and it prove failure-brings misery and ruin to the people-we have sense and patriotism enough to undo that which we have done"
 Capt. Joseph F. Johnston.
 Captain Johnston was introduced and said: T thank God I can stand here in the presence of my fellow citizens of Birmingham and the iron democracy of Alabama and say I am not a Dobbins democrat; that l do not have to unsay a thing I ever said. The Lord made me a bimetallist; he gave me two arms. two legs, two of everything l have constant use for.
 Our friends, our democratic friends, who are following new leaders point to England and say we must follow her. How is it in England? You find the people of that great country in great distress; you find women working in her mines and men with hardly a solid meal a week. If we are to follow her money system why shouldn't We follow her and have royal families, to be supported out of the treasury, and state churches? They say we, the most powerful nation on the globe, must not pass any finap- cial law until we get the consent of Eng land.
 This is great question and seems to have two sides. but the trouble with the other fellows is, they wont stick to one question long enough for us to answer them.
 They say if you open the hints of the United States you can only coin $40.- O00,O00 year, and that all the gold will leave the country. If they will only elect a sure enough democratic presi- dent and elect democratic congress we will give you all the money you have products to exchange for it. If we can coin it fast enough we will put the print ing presses to work and issue certificates.
 If all the taxes of every description in the United States were required to be paid in one day there wouldn't be a dollar left in circulation among the peo- pie. To pay the interest on the debts of this country, not a cent would be left Memphis came over here and told us the banks were the debtors. He tells us that the bankers of New York Philadel- phia and Boston stand behind their coun- ters with shotguns to keep the people back and say they just won't pay out silver; that it is not honest money.
 "In 1892 I made a speech before the Jefferson Democratic club in which I advocated free silver and admonishel the people to be careful about selecting a leader. That speech was published in the Age-Herald, I believe and it was said to be one of the best democratic speeches ever made here I haven't changed. Is it not better to follow lead CTS who do not change than those who do?
 Nearly all the nations of the earth were indebted to England, and in order to enhance the value of those debts she