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The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
THE OPINION OF HOME MAKERS.
American Money should Be Equal to Any in the World.

American Money Should Ise Equal to Any in the World.
 The home-makers of the country the men who have homes and are anx. ioiis to get homes--are almost upani- mously opposed to the creed promul- gated.by the Chicago convention, which at the bottom is declaration against property and well-ordered government. Recently there was held in Philadel- phia convention of representatives of the building and loan associations of the United States. The object of these as- sociations, as it is well known, is to enable persons of moderate means, by combining their capital, to secure for themselves homes under conditions wn:ch encourage thrift and enterprise. Altogether there are in the country about 5,60O of these associations, having in all total membership of 1,745,0O0 persons, and assets amounting to $450,- GG0,000. It is not surprising that an in- terest of such magnitude should con template with alarm the proposition of the democratic platform in reference to lTcc dlEi uHlllHiIeu SllNSi CoiHuSC. Every dollar of investment held by these associations represents 100 cents measured by the gold standard, but with the adoption of silver coinage at the ratio of sixteen to ore nearly one- half of this vast total would be wiped out. The convention in Philadelphia. in view of all the facts in the case, de- clnred most unqualifiedly in favor of the maintenance of the present stand- ard of value as essential to the protec- tion of the interest of shareholders. Patriotism demands" they say, "that the dollar bearing the mint-mark of the United States shall be equal to the dollar of the most advanced nation, and entitled to full faith and credit all over the world, and to that end it must be maintained free from all sus- picion of debasement or rcpudjation." IS would seem that so obvious proposi- tion ought to command the assent of every enlightened mind. It is an amaz- ing thing that it should be possible for a great party in these last days of the nineteenth century to affirm to the con- trary,-Leslie's Weekly,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
FAMILY SCRAP BAG.

Mice love pumpkin seeds, and will be attracted to a trap baited with them when they will pass by piece of meat. A thin coating made of three parts lard, melted with one part rosin, and applied to stoves and grates, will pre- vent their rusting during the summer. Cream or milk that has turned but is not soured may be made sweet by stir ring into it one teaspoonful of carbon- ate of magnesia to each quart of milk. To keep flatirons clean and smooth, rub them first with a piece of wax tied in cloth and afterward SCOUT them on u paper or cloth strewn with coarse salt.
 The best way to remove sand and grit from small fruit, when washing is nec- essary, is to lay the fruit loosely in a clean basket and dip the basket into fresh, clean water.
 Currants dried at home for winter use are much nicer than those that can be bought and are easily done. Pick them over and remove the stems, spread them on plates, sprinkle we'll with sugar, and dry them in the sun or in a slow oven.
 It is said that if a lamp wick is soaked in vinegar 24 hours before being placed in the lamp a clearer flame will be insured. Wicks should be changed often, as they soon become clogged and do not permit the free passage of the oil.
 If a cloth is wet in vinegar and then wrung out as dry as possible with the hands and wrapped around cheese and then the whole put in large paper bag and kept in cool place the cheese will retain the moisture and freshness of new-cut cheese, and will not mold.
 The severe itching and smarting pro- duccd by being poisoned with ivy oak or dogwood may be relieved by washing the parts affected with solution of saleratus water-two teaspoonfuls to a pint of water-and then applying cloths wet with extract of witch hazel.
 If oil is spilled on carpet immediate ly scatter corn meal over it, and the oil will be absorbed. Oil that has soaked into carpet may be taken out by lay ing thick piece of plotting paper over it and pressing with hot flatiron; re- peat the operation, using fresh piece of paper each time.
 Often a defective cover will be found among the fruit jars and cannot be screwed down to make the jars tight. Put little putty around between the cover and rubber, and when the top IS screwed down as tightly as possible press the putty in around the crevice; when the putty becomes hard the jar will be found air tight.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
THE PARTY DIVIDED,
There Is Q Poor Outlook for the Dis
 rupted Democracy.

Th0fo 1s Poor Outlook for the Dis
 rupted Democracy.
 On the surface of affairs the indica- tions are altogether favorable to. Me Kinley's election. Let the people look at the agitation in the democratic party and read the list of men among it's hith- erto recognized leaders who have re- pudiated it's platform and, if the list of those who have repudiated its candi- dates is not quite so large, there need be no serious concern on the subject. If there is great anxiety here, let them compare it with those people of prom.
 nence on the other side who have re- fused to indorse their party and support it's candidates, and they may we'll be re- assured. The trend is very much to the side of "sound money"
 There are people who complain that the republicans do not yield.enough.t to the democrats in this "sound money" contest; they would have the republic ans concede something of their views on subordinate issues to the democrats who are disposed to aid them in elect ing their ticket. The republicans have acted in this way to the extent of dimin- ishing their party manifestations in their press and their public speeches: We are inclined to think that those who expect of them that they snail go furth- CT to relax their party organization ask too much. It is to be remembered in the outset that it is the republicans who arc right on this currency question, while the democrats are wrong. Sure ly, under these conditions, the parties are not on equal terms, which would be the natural preliminary to equal con- sessions. Neither are the republicans at all in that divided state that are the democrats. The one is a compact par ty, as far as we see it in this portion ( the country, at least; the other is dis trusted and divided. The republicans were the greatly preponderant party in the outset. If the democrats have lost some of their natural advantages through their divisions, it gives them no equitable claim upon the republicans for sacrifice of advantages which that party still holds. The party that has kept the faith should have the benefit of it over the party that has forsaken it. We say this treating the subject from party standpoint.-Boston Her aid Und. Dem.).
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
HONEST THROUGHOUT.
Basis ot tho Hopes of the Republican
 Party.

Basis of tho Hopes of the Republican Party. American Honor and American Inter- est.
 Business the Source of Employment. Coin whether Gold or Silver, must be
 Equal to the Best. Duties Collected from Foreign Coun-
 tries for American Privileges. Emigrants Who Are Willing to Live
 Without Robbing Other Men of Employment.
 Financial Integrity and Money
 Enough to Pay All Bills. Gold and Silver, Equal Dollars, for All
 Business. "A. Home Markets for American Products. Imports Must Always Be Kept Below
 the Exports. r Judiciary of the United States Must
 Not Be Tempered With. Keep in the Middle of the Road. Labor Employed Means Elevation,
 Dignity and Education for the
 Home.
 Mckinley and Hobart Elected Means Business and Employment. Nations Honor Must Be Maintained. Ownership of Railroads by National
 Government Opposed by Republic
 an Party.
 Pensions for the Veterans of the War
 Equal to the Pledge of the Nation. Quorum Counting by Speaker Reed Justified Now by Democrats. Revenue, Collected Equal to Expendi-
 lures, a Necessity. Silver Dollars as Good as Gold, the Re
 publican Demand. Tariff to Protect American Labor and
 Encourage Home Industry. United States--the Hope of Universal
 Liberty and Law. ..:-s , Voters Have an Opportunity; Vote for
 Mckinley and Business. Wages Means Home, Education and
 Comfort to the Toiler. X-roads-Republicanism or Populism
 Which Way? Your Opportunity to Restore Busi-
 ness; Vote It. Zeal in the Campaign Will Win the
 Victory.-Scranton Pa) Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
How to Keep Ice Water.

The following simple method of keep ing ice water in common pitcher is worth knowing: Put a layer of cotton batting between two sheets of wrapping paper three inches higher than the pitcher. Fasten the ends of the paper and bat ting together, forming circle. Paste cover over one end of the batting and paper. This cover, when over pitcher, must come close to the stand and so ex- clude the air, and ice will keep for a long time. This paper cover will be found Of great service in a sick room for both milk and water pitchers.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
CURRENT COMMENT.

DTbe republicans of Nebraska will beat William J. Bryan in his own ward, county, congressional district and state.-John M. Thurston, of Nebraska.
 DAll the while Sewall looked down on the crowd, as much as to say: "Bryan's voice is magnificent, of course. But you ought to see my bar. rel."-Wichita Eagle.
 DRepresentative Mercer, secretary of the republican congressional com mittee, said he had read Bryan's speech through, and regarded it as docu- ment which would do the republican cause good.
 DWorkingmen wish their wages in sound money, producers wish the pay for their products in sound money, and only those who do no honest work arc willing to accept payment in dishonest dollars.-San Francisco Call 'A UProtection is the panacea for the ills that trouble us. Set more mills at work and the hints will have to work. Lessen the number of mills and you diminish the need of hints. For mon- ey flows through the channels of in- dustry.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
 rJMr. Bryan is beaten. This predic- tion may as we'll be recorded now as at some later day. The candidate him. self furnishes the complete assurance of it's fulfillment. He has come to the first great test of the campaign and he has wretchedly failed to meet it-N. Y. Times (Dem.).
 DIf Mir. Bryan's reputation as a "boy orator" is gone, not much is left of him. It was that that he traded on. But he cannot go on through the campaign warming over two or three old speeches, nor can he deliver such feeble succession of utterances as at. tended his journey from Lincoln to New York without losing his hold on his constituents. The misfortune of the situation for him is that having taken him as an orator his political support CTS will insist upon cratory from him, while every new venture which he makes in that direction will furnish new demonstration of the shallowness of his pretensions.-Boston Journal.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
THE PERFECT MIlliNER.
Originality and Neatness Are the Things
 That Count.

Originality and Neatness Are tho Things
 That Count.
 Originality in designing and individu- slity in style are qualities which coun: for most in the milliner of to-day.
 Variety is now the keynote. Instead of one particular style there are many. The day of "one idea" in season has passed.
 To discover some new arrangement for prevailing trimmings, to put new curve into a popular and becoming shape, these are marks of genius.
 Just such ideas as these or the lack of them, simple and insignificant as they may seem, make the difference between the high-salariad and poorly paid mllner, and bring success or fail ure to the department in which she is employed.
 Perfection in detail is another essen. t;al to the successful milliner. To be artistic the trimming on hat must in effect be carelessly and gracefully arranged.
 Stiff and prim looking hats are rare iy becoming, yet at the same time, how ever careless the arrangement may seem. the must be no sighting of the work. "
 The most loyal patrons will become Hisgusted with stitches that loosen after few times wearing, leaving flow- CTS tumbling off, feathers awry, and ribbon bows at "sixes and sevens."
 To genius in designing and palms. taking work add artistic taste for col CTS. which must include not only q Knowledge of harmonies and contrasts. but also good judgment as to becom- Ing shades for individual types.
 Combining these three qualities ;n 'one individual. you have what is rare indeed, the perfect milliner.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Not His Fauls.

The dusky corridors of the jail were silent as the grave save for the occa- sional creak of g rusty conscience as some regretful criminal looked back over his past life. The clerical-looking visitor paused before the door of a cell wherein sat man with his face bowed upon his hands.
 "Ah, my man." he said, "it is dread full thing to see you here."
 70, sir" replied the prisoner, ''it is, indeed. But you can't blame me. I didn't want to come."-Chicago Trib- une,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Chances of f.Lt,.t,u..

"It is said," he remarked. reA.c.,..l ly, "that women's hands are oro,'.;" larger"
 "Yes?" she returned, inquiringlv
 "Yes," he asserted. "And tbe ,.o or It IS that there is every likelihood that this tendency will continue"
 "Yes" she said, in the same inquiripu tone.
 "Yes," he repeated. "You see, the hi. cycle and golf and tennis and otber sports that women have recently taken up are responsible for it."
 "ln that case," she said, with glance at her own dainty hands, you'd better speak quick if you want a small one"
 He realized that it was the opportun;. ty of lifetime and he spoke promnt, ly.-Chicago Post.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Wages and Cheap Money,

A communication signed Common Laborer," and printed in the New York World, gives some figures that are in- teresting as showing the effect of the money standard of wages and the re suit of declining prices in the chief staples, due to cheapened and increased production. The writer gives copy of an account of 1864, the era of cheap money, from a general store in Maine, in which certain amount of flour, cloth, sugar, pork, kerosene oil and suit of clothes came to $SS, and it took A days of common labor at two dollars per day to pay for it. In 1872 exactly the same goods cost $41.sO and took the labor of 33 days at s1.25 per day to pay for it. In 1895 the same goods were worth $10.70, and at one dollar per day the common laborer could buy the goods with IS 7-10 days work. In other words, he was able to get two and half times as much for his labor as in 1864.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
WATER LILY PINCUsHION,

heavy, white satin ribbon. The length required fof each petal is six inches. folded into loop as shown. Instead of ribbon, white satin may be folded into strips like ribbon. The five leaves are of green plush, with crinolne lining The stem is of wire, wrapped with cot ton. and bound with green ribbon, o" covered with strip of plush.-Anna Hinrichs, in Rural New Yorker.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
A Doubling Mood.

"You act as if you thought every thing was wrong," said Billyer's wife.
 ''Mebbe do," was the reply. Il try not to show it. But when notice now willin' the mosquitoes is to bite an how backward the fish is about doin' the same, I declare, l cant help think'n' things goes good deal by contraries." !" Washington Star.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
DentlsfrY fAr WId0ws.

Widows of Russian officers who are not entitled to pensions are to he pro, vided with novel means Of obtaining a livelihood. In the autumn ten vu- cances at one of the principal schools of dentistry will be open to them, and, after two years course If instruction. the successful candidates will be in a position to practice.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Hint Worth Remembsrinr.

When bedclothing is not sufficiently warm, two or three newspapers spread between the blankets will secure a comfortable night. This is hint worth remembering ly those who travel much, and who do not carry about supply os rugs
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Asking Too Much.

"There are three dead flies in the soup" said stranger to wafer in a Dallas restaurant.
 Eur de Lawd sakes! After flies has billed in de soup fur haf' an hour, yer don't specs 'em ter be erlive yit, does yer?'-Texas Sitter.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
If You Spill Ink on tho Carpet.

When you spill ink upon the carpet, or upon woolen tablecloth, imme diately sprinkle over it a thick layer Of common salt, and when this has ab. sorbed all the ink that it can, carefully scrape it off and apply some more, and keep at it until the stain disappears.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
A CART LOAD or SPANISH T1NAJAs.

A CART LOAD OF SPANISH T1NAJAS. apparently exaggerated dimensions of these in which the thieves came to grief Is the least credible part of the story. Hut even to-day, in regions of the ori- 'eDt where western customs have not prevailed, such as Turkey in Asia, AL ;giers and Morocco, wcll-to-do family would not consider itself at all we'll equipped without jar or two big enough to contain at least 40 gallons of oil or wine.
 Not alone in the far east, but in old Spain which is in many things thou sand years behind the timcs-thc pco- pie cleaye to the earthen antiquities of their ancestors. In that country they are known as "tinajas," and are manu- factured in Valencia and along the eastern coast of the peninsula.
 Jars equally large and of similar shape have been found in the graves of Peruvian Incas, containing the re- mains of royal personages who "went tc pot hundreds of years before the Pilgrim fathers landed on Plymouth rock, and before Boston became famous for the production of that esculent which can only be baked to perfection in an earthen receptacle.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
HlstOry kepeata ItselS

A sharp boy being told by his teacher to repeat his lesson in history, said he couldn't, and it seemed to him quite un. necessary to do so.
 Quite unnecessary? thundered tbe teacher. What do you mean?"
 "Well," said the boy, five alwav. heard that history repeats itself.,L Judy.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27

UThe agricultural statistics will show that majority of the farmers of this country do not produce wheat, but all of them have to have bread. The advocates of silver are promising to double the price of wheat, which would carry with it a corresponding ad- vance in the price of flour. How would the farmers who do not grow wheat and the millions of others who must have bread like to pay double the price that they are now paying for four?-Louis- Vile Courier-Journal Dem.).
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
An InfallIhla Taat.

Edith-Are you always able to tell the pure linen handkerchiefs from those that are part linen?!'
 Kate-Yes, easily enough.
 Edith-How?
 Kate -- My washerwoman always keeps the former,-Tit-Bits.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Times Changes.

Dealer-In this age of the world. ma'am, horses is mighty scarce, and a good one comes high.
 Prospective Purchaser-I know it, sir, and am prepared to pay high price. l want an animal that the men of my family can drive.-Chicago Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Why ue Vas Silent.

Wyld-That barber has shaved me for two years, and don't believe have spoken a dozen words to him.
 Mack-How is that?
 Wyld--He has never given me a chance,-BroOklyn Life.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
She Expected Too Much.

"Why did you propose to her?"
 "I wanted to kiss her, and she said she would allow no one but an accepted lover that privilege"
 "Why did you break the engage. ment?"
 "She wanted me to kiss her all the time" Truth.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27

G'It is a significant fact that the. four states whose delegates bolted the republican convention at St. Louis represented $50,oo0,OoO of the s6O,O0o,- 900 total silver production of the coun- try. according to the mint statistics of 1S04.--Washington Post.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Eccentric.

Miss Hifiire--Yes, he proposed to me last night and accepted him.
 Miss Sweete-Is that so? How glad l am that you are going to be his wife. Miss H. Gin surprise)-You are?
 Miss S.-Yes; l hate him.-Bos'on Courier.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Ths Girl Who Won.

Dr. Pills--Who was the most suc- cessful of all the girls who were study. ing medicine with you:
 Dr. Squills-Miss Ketchtm; she got married. -Tit-Dits.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Her Intentions Were Good.

Gobang-I do not know why folks complain about mothers-in-law. Mine tried to do me good turn once.
 Pshaw-How? Did she attempt sui eide?
 Gobang-No, she refused her consent to my marrying her daughter. But was suspicious and we eloped.-N. r.. World,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Good Reason for Obiect,nu.

"Why did you break off your engage. ment with Miss Bertha?"
 Because her parrot was always say. ing: Stop that, George"
 But what difference did that makep Your engagement was not a secret"
 But my name is not George."-Tit- Bits.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
It Depends.

Young Lightpayte-How long does a man have to study if he wants to be g good lawyer?
 Lawyer Sharpc-Why do you ask that question?
 Because I am thinking of studying law myself"
 Five hundred years. Chicago Trib- une.
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A Pleasing Inscription.

The average epitaph is quite A sorry thing to see, But now and then get sight Of one that tickles me. like stone on which note That very best of jokes Here lies the chump who rocked the boat To scare the other folks"
 IL. A. w. Bulletin.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
Sentiment and Fact.

Mrs. Languid--Lovers never kneei to a woman any more. =, Jack Chatterly But why should they? Mussing ones self up seems
 poor way to gain favor.-Truth.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
No Diversion to Him,

'That spiritual medium played Pidger a mean trick last night"
 What was it?"
 He asked to have some gifted conver. sationalist materialized and they called up his n-law."-Chicago Rec. ord.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
The Cut Direct.

Teddie Thoughtless-Do you-aw- think, Miss-aw-Vanderwha that monkeys-aw-will evah learn to talk, don't you know?
 Miss Vanderwhack-Why, certainly you can talk, Teddie, but don't think you say much.-Town Topics.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
A Gifted Man,

"Gibbs, do you worry about financial affairs when you are in church?"
 "No; I always wear a very high, stiff collar so l can concentrate my thoughts" Journal.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27

She-Good- by. Henry. and if do not return by dinner time you will find some cold meat in the ref igerator, and do not forget to give baLy his milk every hour.
 He (meekly)-Yes, darling.-Brook- iyn Life
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
WOMAN AND HOME.
EASTERN FAMILY JARS.

Pots Like Those In Which the Forty
 Thieves We're Pickled.
 When the clever servant of Ali Babn brought the redoubtable "Forty" to their untimely ends, it will be remem- bered that each one of the two-score thieves was squatted inside jar of huge dimensions in the courtyard of the man they had come to murder. The manner of their taking-of, it will also be recalled, was decidedly oleaginous
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LaCOplC,

"Is she still of tender years?" Thirty"
 "That's tough. Detroit Tribune
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
A Preliminary.

Ardent Lover--Dr. Entomologlst' wish to ask you for permission to mar ry your daughter.
 Dr. Entomoiogist--As soon as ha's' classified you.-Detroit Free Press
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27

"Well, at any rate, professor, nave the bump of imagination, hope"
 "Well, yes; think may say your brain is principally imagination. "-Les' lies Popular Monthly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-08-27
WATER LILY CUSHION.

When Properly Made It VIII He an Or
 nament ts Any Room.
 A very pretty pincushion is made like a water-lily. The center is of round piece of golden-yellow velvet, four inches in diameter. This is gathered. stuffed with cotton, and drawn into n flat cushion, measuring about 2H inches. The six petals are formed from