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The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06
MODERN SHIPPING LAWS.
mits a Paragraph for the Chi
Cago Platform,

CHICAGO, ILL, July 5.-Hon. E. T.
Chamberlain, Commissioner of Naviga-
ton, has sent to ex-Congressman Fithian,
an Illinois delegate, the following para
graph to be inserted in the convention
platform:
We demand that henceforth modern and lib
eral policies toward American shipping shall
take the place of our limitations of the restrict
i've statutes of King George III, long ago aban-
doned by every maritime power but the United
States.
To this end we favor the repeal of those OBJ
jecuonable laws which now, to the Nations
humiliation, have driven American capital
and enterprise to the use of alien flags and
alien crews, have made the stars and stripes
an almost unknown emblem in foreign ports,
and have. virtually extinguished the race OF
American seamen.
We oppose the pretense that discriminating
duties will promote shipping; that scheme is
an invitation to commercial warfare upon the
United States un-American in the light of our
great commercial treaties, offering no gain
whatever 10 the American shipping while
greatly increasing ocean freights on our agri-
cultural and farm products.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06
WANTS BUT ONE PLANK.
and Less Misery" Should Be
the Party Slogan.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 5.-John r. Nc
Lean favors eliminating the tariff issue
from the campaign. In an interview
printed in a morning paper here he says:
'lf could write the Democratic plat
form it would be: Free silver-get there.
l would make it one bold stroke and quit
right there. What the people want is
more money and less misery. They care
nothing about the tariff question; they
are not worrying much about Cubn; they
do not care a cent about the Nicaragua
Canal. They want action on this money
question and are looking to this conven-
tion as drought-strIcken farmer looks for
rain.
1--WE don't want platform. Ali we
need is plank and the briefer the plank
the better. Declare for free silver at Is TO
l, name the Presidential ticket, go home
and the people will do the rest. The peo-
pie care for nothing else. Let us not mis-
lead them by adopting platform with
lot of rot about Cub a, Armenia, China,
Venezuela, the Monroe doctrine and all
that sort of thing. Free silver, is to L;
more money, less misery, independence of
Wall street and England. That is the
kind of an issue the people demand and
this convention is going to give il to them.
"a frees liver ticket will sweep Ohio. "
said Mr.. Mclean. "Ohio is not gold
standard State. The Greenbackers have
carried Ohio twice, and every Green
hacker in the State is for free silver. 1
don't believe the Republicans will elect
three Congressman in Ohio at this cleo
tion
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06
Mild Endorsement of the Wilson
Bill the Extent of Its
Scope.
MAY AGAIN DECLARE FOR AN
INCOME TAX.
Anti.American Policy of the Present
Administration Likely to Be
Repudiated.
HEADQUARTERS UNITED PRESS,
HERALD BUILDING,

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 5.l
1t is conceded that Senator Harris of
Tennessee will be the permanent chair
man of the convention, and he has made
his arrangements. He will make but
very short speech in accepting the posi-
ton, leaving it to the temporary chair
man to sound the keynote for the conven-
ton.
Free silver leaders who have been Sc
lected by the respective delegations as
members of the committee on resolutions
and others who will undoubtedly form
part of that important organization have
to-day been comforting together with re-
spect to the text of the platform and the
subjects that shall be mentioned therein.
AS heretofore stated in these dispatches,
this plank is to dominate the whole plat
form and all other matters are to be sec
ond thereto. The exact text has not been
finally determined, but that is matter of
detail that can be easily arranged when
the committee gets together. That it will
be Short clear-cut, concise declaration
for the free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer at ratio of 16 to is foregone con-
clusion. Two short sentences are all that
will be necessary to construct this plank.
The indications are that those who have
hoped the platform would ignore other
matters will be disappoip ted. Well-known
men among those in control of conven ton
matters assert that the tariff question
must not be overlooked. While there is a
diversity of opinion as to the advisability
of coming out in fat-footed Endorsement
of the Wilson tariff act that law, bearing
the stamp of Democracy, will be Incl
dentally indorsed at least. If the United
States Senator's are permitted to have
their way the platform will declare that
the present tariff law should remain un-
touched until the exigencies of the occa-
sion prove that its modification is abso-
lutely necessary.
Whether the income tax, which was de-
clared to be unconstitutional by the Su-
preme Court, shall be referred to is a
question upon which there is a very great
difference of opinion. The majority of
the leaders, however, appear to be in
favor of recognizing the principle that be-
came part of the Wilson tariff act, and a
determined effort is to be made by dele
gates from some of the Western and
Southern States to secure an expression
on the subject. If they fail it will be be-
cause the agitation OF the subject is not
deemed to be expedient, and not because
the majority of the party are against it.
The administration will not be men,
toned in the platform. Some of the more
radical OF the silver men want an emphatic
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06
White KILLS HIS OWN BOOM

Office between the original Teller men
and their Democratic allies. Mr.. Mclean
continues to be named very extensively
for either first or second place and has ap-
parently gained considerable strength
during the day.
Considerable opposition is developing to
holding of any caucus to determine in ad-
vance of the meeting of the convention
what shall be the course of the silver men.
Supporters of Senator Blackbu can
didacy took the lead in declaring their in
tention to refuse to enter any such caucus.
They want the convention to settle the
matter and they promise to abide by its
deci ision
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06
WILL DICTATE OR BOLT.
Single Standard Men VIII Desert
the Democracy If Beaten at
ChfcapO


CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 5.-Senator Hill
did not go TO church this morn
ing. He had too many worldly mat
ters on his mind to think about things
celestial, and he remained in his rooms for
the greater part of the day dong the very
hardest kind OF work-talking and being
talked to. He had conference this fore
noon with several California delegates,
and during the day there was a steady
stream of sound-money people and others
going to and comins from his rooms.
Hill Is persevering man. He will not
acknowledge defeat until he lies prone
and helpless on the field, so, with that
pertinacity and indomitable energy which
has made him a political power in his own
State and one of the foremost Democrats
in the Nation, he is fighting against the
adoption of a straight out SILVER 16 to
plank. All his energies are bent toward
the accomplishment of this object He
knows that the platform will be for free
coinage. but he wants to have that plank
made as mild as possible, and if he can
make sufficiently strong combination in
the convention he can come pretty near
defeating any one OF the candidates now in
the field who may be displcasing to him.
Failing to get the sharp edge of the sill
yer plank filed down, he will endeavor to
secure the nomination for the Presidency
OF some candidate who. although willing
to stand upon a silver plank, will not be
crank upon that subject. Hill hates cranks
and Las therefore no love for Altgeid and
his following.
Ot all the candidates whose names have
thus far been mentioned there is one who
would be acceptable to both factions of the
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-06

Continued on Second Page.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
CONVERSATIONAL HOk:E.

- ooD men and men Ipf ability have
occasionally ,said things whi ch
n throw ood4fisght upon some Of
~ the difficulties Of married people.
Paley once said to Wilberforce,
who ever talks to'ifis wife?" The phi
!anthropIst at the time was much shocked
at flippancy such as This on the part of the
author OF "The Evidences Of Christianity"
but after a week spent in the gay world OF
London, dining With Madame de Stael and
sharpening his wits by contact with gifted
and Intelligent people, he records in his
diary the resolution to deny himself such
stimulus in the future lest 1t ght prove
hurtful to his contentment in domestic
life. Now we believe that IL the great
antl-slavery apostle had exerted himself
to entertain Mrs. wlberforce, IL husbands
generally were to talk a little more on sub
.ects of wide interest at home and were
10 force conversation on other lines than
those of physical ailments and material
wants, there would be no such painful
contrast or danger from excursions similar
to those which the good man made into the
world of vivid thought and interest. In
deed, We half suspect In the case of Mr..
Wilberforcc, as certainly in other instances,
that In his eagerness' to please the London
society he exhausted his vitality to the
point that he was completely talked out.
and, In consequence, was dull at home.-
Happy Thought.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
MY LADY'S HATPINS.

" AXE a piece of ordinary fire wood,
scrape away its sharp edges, and
with the aid of pocketknife make
1t as round as possible. This done,
cover with thick layer of wadding,
and over this again lay silk, satin, or bro
cade. Stitch firmly and neatly atthe back,
and finish off at each end with bows of
ribbon. If preferred, two different colored
lengths of ribbon may be used instead OF
piece silk for covering the wadding, in which
case these must be arranged alternately,
and finally tied into bows at
either end. Now make a three-coruered
pocket by cutting piece of cardboard to
shape, and arranging in front of it fluted
silk. This must be Sc wn to the cardboard
on either side, but leftt open in front. The
cardboard itself should be plainly covered
with sateen and sewn along the top to the
round cushion. The front edgeor flap Of the
pocket may be finished by line of brightly
coiored ball fringe, or by few pompons.
set three together al intervals along the top
Abow ofribbon matching that used on the
pincushion must be placed at the bottom
point OF the pocket; also, at the back OF
the roll cushion, two little eyelets, by
which to suspend it, must be arranged.
Thls makes very useful and pretty item
for hanging above a dressing table or
toilet mirror.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
salt In the Household

A little salt rubbed on the cups will re-
move tea stains. Salt put into whitewash
will make itstick better, Use salt and water
to clean willow furniture. applying it with
brush and rubbing dry. G:nghams or cam
orics riDsed in salt water will hold their
color and look brighter. Salt and water
make anexcelient remedy yforipflamed eyes
Hemorrhagcs of the lungs or stomach are
often checked by small doses of salt. Neu-
ralgia of the feet and limbs can be cured by
the use of salt.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
$500 and $l.25
Shirt Waists, 55c.
FRUIT sHoRTcAkE.

Z <OU can quickly make shortcake as
" follows: Sift a pint of flour, heap
ing teaspoonful Of baking powder
L and a pinch of salt together two
times: add enough sweet milk to
make 4 batter somewhat stiffer than for
cake aud tablespoonful Of melted mot hot)
butter. Beat thoroughly, spread about
three-fourths OF an inch thick in buttered
round pie tin and bake fifteen minutes IN
a quick oven. II stra awberres are used and
they are large, mash them lightly with
wooden spoon and sprinkle with sugar an
hour before they are needed.
When the shortcake is baked, cut around
the edges and pull it apart. Spread both
halves with butter. cutting it in little bits
and dropping 1T on, but not pressing it
with a knife. Spread the bottom one with
berries. lay the other over 1t, put layer
Of berries on top, and over all sweetened
whipped cream. Send to the table immedi-
ately aud cut with hot knife. Red rasp-
berries, one part currants and two parts
red raspberries. cherries, whortleberries.
sliced peaches or warm stewed tart apples
may be substituted for Strawberries, aud
plain sweetened cream or any sauce pre-
terred, instead of whipped cream.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
Bargain Counter Eood

There is curious custom prevailing in
Boston markets-that OF bargains in meats
and vegetables. suchas feminine customers
are wonted to find In the dry goods shops.
For instance. while prices run very high
there as usual thing. one day beefsteak,
which is quoted the next day at 2s and 80
cents, will sell for 10. On the morrow it
may be roast beef thnt has as sweeping a
reduction. Again it will be veal and again
mutton and lamb. tits the same rule With
vegetables. A Boston bousekeeper came
home lately from market with a peck ofspin-
lch. Il didn't care for spinach today par
tculariy." she explained, "but thought I
sttakcit. 1t was on the ba rgain counter
at only 1 o cents peck
The evening times., 1896-05-26
FOOTWEAR STYLES.

I Is noted that reddish brown shade
is receiving a great deal OF favor, and
1t is somewhat difficult to obtain large
quantities OF this particular color.
Cottage boxes are being put into the
square aud round toes as well as in the
pointed toe. and this gives the shoe more
peaked effect.
Although tau rubbers for narrow toes
are on the market, the demand for them
has thus far been light.
A cherry or mahogany colored corduroy
was recently noted as topping for mans
chocolate shoe, aud the effect produced
was very catchy.
A very handsome oxford is now shown
with the vamp and tip cut in V-shape,
which adds much to the gracefulness of
the shoe. the upward point of the vamp ex-
tending over the top in front.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
SOME GOOD. AFTER ALL.

TT MONG the crowned heads who take
IL the greatest interest in charity are
N the King Of Italy and the Dowager
L i Empress of Russia. At Christmas
and Easter time the former gives
awaythousandsofp pounds to charity ,andnot
very long ago insisted that a court ball
should be abandoned and the money dis
,ributed among the poor. Nothing can ex-
ceedtheenthusiasm with which the Dowager
Czarina takes up charitable work. Not only
Is she herself most generous, but she also
snows how to influence others The great
est work she has done is undoubtedly the
erection by law, but on her initiative, of
.oundiing hospitals in numerous parts of
The vast Russian Empire.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
BEAUTY AND HER BEADS.

"HE jeweler hints Just now at a tre-
mendous fad in bead work for next
autumn and winter, not to mention
L some very chic affairs to be the ad-
juncts OF smart summer gowns for
the woman whose summer mecca Ia not
the seaside resort.
tour of the shops yesterday revealed
the exquisite possibilities OF this work
Chatelaines, cardcases, purses, belts buck
.es. in new and bewildering array.
Formerly, when beads In their visible
forms were considered, but two or three
shades of colors could be display to tempt
rbe feminine purse. But the beadwork: of
soday is veritable mosaic. Bona fide sill
yer and gold are brought into play. And
even turquoise and other costly headings
Moreover, the designs are real works of the
art OF the jeweler.
Combinations of gold and silver beads
in a purse OF the variety which hardly fills
the center Of the palm are things of beauty
aud joys now and forever.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
DIED.

BAIER-On Tuesday. May 20, 1896. al
4 a. m, Dorothy A, only and beloved
child of William and Marie Baier. and
granddaughter of Dora and the late John
Baier, aged twelve years and four months.
Funeral from her grandmother's resi-
dence, 1923 A street northeast. Thursday
May 2S. at 8 p. m. Friendsan nd relatives
respectfully invited to attend 2t-en
BREEN-On Sunday. May "a, 1896,
Michael Breen. beloved husbandof Catherine
Breen, aged fifty-One years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend services at his late resi-
dence, 1857 U street northwest, on Tuesday,
May %, at 2 pm. Funeralstrictly private.
CHILDS-Died May "a, 1896, a. his lah
residence. Hanover, Howard county. Md.
Col Jonathan W. Childs, aged siXty-twt
years.
The funeral will take place Wednesday
May 27, at p. m, from B. & o r. K
station. Intermen5 at Arlington Cemeter,
s p m. Relatives and friends invited Il
attend. 1t
LeDANE-Ou May %, 1886, Annie II.
Leblanc, wife OF j. W. Leblanc, aged thirty.
four years, after a short nd painful illness.
Funeral from her late residence. III5
Four-and-a-half street southwest. Tuesday
morning, May 26, 1896, at $50 O'Clock.
1t
The evening times., 1896-05-26
Enr the Yeranda

A well-equipped summer veranda must
be furnished not only with hammOcks and
cushions galore as we'll as comfortable
rustic chairs. but it must have Japanese
porch curtain and some of the artistically-.
colored hanging OF japanese vases. Vines
that flourish in these throughout the warm
months will be Invaluable in the winter
library to lend a touch of growing foliage
which is now deemed Indispensable in the
modish room.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
THE DAYS DISH.

Strawberry Charlotte.
~ NE ounce Of gelatine, half pint Of
cold water, one quart Of straw
berries, one cupful of powdered
sugar, half a pint of cream, six
lady finger sponges. Soak the gela-
the in the cold water until soft, then place
on the, stove to dissolve. Press the berries.
througha sieve, add the sugar, and when the
gelatine is clear and cold stir that in also
Whip the cream to froth aud add this to
the gelatine and berries. Line the bottom
OF tin ring mould with a round OF white
paper, aud the sides with split lady fingers,
pour in the mixture, set, on ice and serve
when hard.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
The Nursery Monarch.

Baby has few rights outside of the care
and protection Of its parents that are not
always observed. Babydoesnotlikeast astran-
ger to rush at or squeeze him or talk in
comprehensive nonsense TO him. II al
lowed to sit still on his mothers or
nurses lap he will make up his small mind
about the visitor and make bis own ad-
vauces in due time. Babies must be wooed
not taken by storm. and it is one of their
rights to be allowed to study those who
approach them and give their confidence
by degrees.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
A Tidy Maid.

A wealthy Chicago woman the other day
came across one OF her priceless Persian
prayer rugs in such a strange condition
that she exclaimed to the parlor maid:
Mary, what in the world is the matter
with this?" The cheerful reply was: ''Oh,
I've Just been darnin' the holes an cut
tin off the ravelly edges an tidyin' 'em
up a Bit" Thisis a true tale. The mistress
thinks it o'er true.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
USE FOX TIN CANS.

no NOT throw away tin cans that
have closely-fitting covers. They
may be painted and used for rice,
- meal, hominy, and all dry grocer
les, and make your pantry shelves
very attractive. Remove the labels. wash
the tins in strong soapsuds and dry them
thoroughly. For 25 cents you can procure
of any painter pot Of dark gray paint.
ready for use Apply with broad. soft
brush. SO it is even and smooth. When it
becomes dry then with a small can,ers-
hair brush and bright red paint mark
the name of what the box is to contain.
The name is readily seen, and these boxes
will save time as well please the eye.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
wonlanly Sympathy.

Mrs. Highup-Such shocking stories as
the papers do tell, read today OF a mother
around the corner who tried to kill her chill
dren because she could not get them any
thing to eat.
Mrs. Higherup- Cruel creaturei Well, I
don't know, Though 1 really believe I
would rather ethe rize poor little Fido than
see him hungry Marie, 20 see If you cant
coax Fido to eat little more OF that tender-
loiu.-New York Weekly.
The evening times., 1896-05-26

ears if it is bit chilly. The cape is lined
with thin quality of bla OK taffeta. and the
entire rig has an air of finish and style
quite uncommon to such garments.
This same design is made up in a vari-
ETY. of colors, the pale shades of gray and
tan being especially in favor. A lining of
brilliant plaid silk for the cape is effective.
Another novel style of rain garment has
yoke. from which falls full body to the
feet. A jaunty hood decorates the back,
and is often lined with a bright color,
The evening times., 1896-05-26
What's In "A Name?

The name strawberry has come down to
US from the Anglo Saxon times and its
origin may be of special interest at this
season, when, as foreigner quantity re-
marked: THE strawberry is now the fruit
of the hours" The Latin name. FRA gana,"
seems more fitting for the fragrant red
delicacy, but it is said the berries were
originally strung on straw and sold by the
strawful, aud came to he known only as the
stra trawberry-Philadelphi Inquirer.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
TO FRESHEN UP A DRESS.

n UFFINGS of chiffon or lace shirred
II very full may be used to conceal
the silk thatis soiled. The material
i should be adapted TO the ground
work, and much of Its beauty will
depend on The careful way in which 1t is
applied. II it is liked, black lace may be
gathered over the light color, or white,
which is more dressy. Rosettes and loops
of lace or thin material can be put on the
shoulders and at the lower edge of the
bodice. Tue sleeves can be covered with
hin material, and if there are spots that
must be concealed, place a rosette of the
fabric over each spot and put a CORE
spending one on the other side. Across
the shoulders, where there is frequently
a good deal of discOloration, the material
may be shirred on quite closely, and will
conceal all defects.-Exchange.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
PRECAUTIONS ABOUT MILK.

ILK Is liable to be affected by the
Nn health aud food OF the animal
N supplying It. Frequently it hap
pens that the animal can eat GER
tain herbs which, apparently, do
not injure them, yet which poison the milk
IL a COW drinks polluted water her milk
will be contaminated, although the animal
may not seem to be affected. Under GER
tain conditions bacteria develop very rap
dly in milk.
II vessels in which the milk is ke pit be
not perfectly clean or if the room or re-
frigerator contains any decayipg substance
the milk will quickly be affected.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
The summer sailor Girl

Most men object to the NANNY girl,
but the sailor maiden is not of these, for
while her outfit is inclined toward mas
culinity, it does not go far enough in
that direction to offend the lord of creation,
and 1t is well-known fact that the
aforesaid lord always has a warm spot in
his heart for the American sailor girl
The evening times., 1896-05-26
How to Treat a wart

Castor oil, it is said, il regularly ap-
Piled each day to a wart. will remove it
without leaving scar. The time it takes
may try the patience of the user-from two
to six weeks being required-but if faith
fully used it will remove the most obdurate
warts.
The evening times., 1896-05-26
AUTOGRAPH CUSHIONS.

" HIS is pretty piece of needle work.
Two squares of white linen OF the
desired size of cushion are required.
1 Ask your friends to write with a
lead pencil their names in large,
open hand upon one piece ofthelinen. When
the space is entirely filled. crazy fashion,
outline the autographs in shades of yellow
wash silk.
ButtonhoIe the edges in scallops and work
an eyelet in each. Embroider your mono
grant in the center of the second square of
linen for the other side of the cushion.
Finish the edges of this in the same man
ner as the first, then lace both together
over cushion whose four sides are COW
cred with full shirring Of yellow silk.
Use yellow silk cord for lacing, and dec
crate one corner with large bow of wide
yellow satin ribbon.-G Good Housekeeping.