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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
DIR. STIMSON WITHDRAWS.
he ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION FROM
THE BROADWAY TABERNACLE.
A CONTROVERSY IN TIE CONGREGATION AS TO
THE PASTORS METHODS OF PARISH
ADMINISTRATION MOVES HIM
To THIS COURSE.

ADMINISTRATION MOVES HIM
To THIS COURSE
The Rev. DR.. Henry A. Stimson. the pastor OF
the broadway Tabernacle. announced yester-
day at the morning service in that church that
In consequence Of a controversy which existed
In the church regarding the policy Of It's ad
ministration he would place his resignation
before a business meeting of the members. to be
held on Wednesday evening next This
foreshadowed in The Tribune Thursday last.
and the announcement was not unexpected.
large congregation gathered in the
church yesterday morning. Or. Stimson pref
aced his remarks by saying that three years
ago, when he was occupying a pastorate In st.
Louis. a committee of the Tabernacle came to
him and urged him TO accept the call to this
city. which he finally did, after receiving many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
Treasury Department.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. April 4. 1855.

Office OF the Secretary
Washington d. c.. April T. 1885,
Charles r. Long, esq., chairman Democratic state
Central Committee Louisville. Ky.
Ny Dear Sir: Your favor OF March 80. In which
you say. In substance that many OF my friends IN
Kentucky and ell ewhere desire me TO become
candidate before the approaching National Demo-
cratic Convention for nomination for the office or
President and requesting me to give some an,horl-
tat!ve or definite expression" upon the subject. was
duly received and has been maturey considered
Many communications Upon this same subject anu 10
OF similar import have been received from friends IN
ful for thee numerous expressions OF confidence
and esteem upon the part OF my Democratic 1enow-
sion that the existing conditions require to COM
ply with their requests by authorizing them TO an
nation
While feel profound interest In the welfare
declaration OF principles than In Its selection OF OF
candidates. because In my opinion Its failure , or
Lseri service to the country in the future. depend
upon the position 1t takes or omlts 70 take n upon
of fe he peope snd sPecay
Ing the monetary system OF the country. ard the
Character and mount OF taxation be imposed
upon our citizens, Its position upon these :, ana
other subjects having been agreed upon. ana clear,
" and distinctly announced the convention ought
to have difficulty In selecting an & nd
n orSer that its deberatlons may
as little as possible by the contentions OF rNa. al
sb narty viii be best performed by declining to
naT nnar,itclna,s in contest for the nomination.
THE Obligations assumed Tnen me- "a Sepoa my my
nar,ire time and attention to the public interests
committed to my charge and shall continue , 70 70
discharge the duties imposed upon me 10 tme pest VI
nv ability and In such manner as Will IN my
Judgment most certainly promote the true inter-
ests OF the country, and II. in the opinion OF ny
fcIlov-Democrats in Kentucky. my services entitie
mo to their commendation and approval l would
regard their Endorsement OF my pubic courSH ao ao
an annie reward for the little have been able 10
o,,nd financial polIcv With many thanks for
youi MINI ' J. G. CARLISLE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-06
MR.. CARLISLE SAYS NO.
HE WILL NOT ENTER CONTEST FOR
THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION.
PRINCIPLES. NOT MEN. THE IMPORTANT ISSUE
BEFORE THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
He WOULD NOT DECLINE
A CALL. HOWEVER.

Washington. April 5-Secretary Carlisle this
evening gave out the following letter to Chair
Long. OF the Democratic State Central
Committee of Ken,ucky declining to enter the
contest for the Democratic nomination for the
Presidency:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
ODD SUPERSTITIONS.

In the New England states Of this coun-
try there is superstition that bees will
never do well If the people OF the house
quarrel about them.
In Sicily 1t is devoutly believed that u
scorpion inclosed in a bottle or in some
situation from which 1t can not escape
Will sting itself to death.
The beaver hunters of the early days of
this country believed that the severity
of the coming winter was indicated by tho
thickness of the beaver huts. =.
broken off ship and thrown into the
water Will turn into a goose. The origin
OF this superstition Is unknown.
In some southern localities the colored
odd number Of times. foul weather will
follow; If even, the day will be fine.
Many of the East Indians. particularly
among the Hindoos of South India, be:
lieve that monkeys can speak, but Will
not do SO for fear they will be put o work.
In Holland and Belgium to kill q stork
is considerd one of the greatest misfor-
tunes that san happen to man. Ill luck
Is certain to follow him through life.
In the tral mountains the peasantry be-
lieye that III a wolf sees a man before the
man sees the wolf, the man will be struck
dumb and remain SO long as the wolf
lives.
In many countries there Is a supersti-
ton that when ants are unusually active,
running to and fro about their nests, foul
weather Is sure to occur in very short
times
Several ancient authors narrate the SUI
perstition common in both Greece and
Rome that basilisk can throw Its poison
to a considerable distance, and thus slay
it's victim.
In England and Scotland milkmaids be-
lleve that If they forget to wash their
hands after milking their cows will go
dry. This superstition is diligently fos-
tered by the owners of the cows.
There Is superstition among many
cOlOred people in the south that to meet a
f~.Ntr is tt,er thnf
the one thus favored is about 20 receive
money from some unexpected quarter.
In parts of Austria and Italy there is a
superstition that the human saliva Is Q
cure for blindness. The idea probably or
isinated in the miraculaus healing of
blind man recorded in one of the gospels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04

he conducted the case. He alleged that
there is q foul conspiracy against his
client to doom him TO retreat for the
care of persons OF unsound mind. The
jury went out just before adjournment
to find verdict.
Mrs Bridget Cannon was next tried
for assaulting and hattering her sister.
Mrs. Catherine Ford. ES-Judge STAN
ton represented the defendant and Mr..
Jones the commonwealth.
Mrs. Ford said the defendant came
looking for tight and pulled some of her
hair out by the roots. and otherwise in
jured her. Mrs Cannon swore she went
IT, see her father. and her sister and her
niece attacked her and she was forced
to catch the prosecutriX by the hair to
defend herself. The jury went out at
$50 to find a verdict.
The case in which Jacob Ward. of
Ransom. is charged with attempting to
assault Mrs. Frances NJ. Garey.a neigh
boring woman. was on the list for YES
tefday. II was continued until the
next term of court. Attorney viii Gill
lespie, of Pittston. represents Mrs.
Carey. 1t will take two or three days
to Try it, as there are large number OF
witnesses on each side.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
THE PNEUMOGASTRIC NERVE,

Upon an average, twice a week,
When anguish clouds my brow,
My good physician friend / seek
To know what AIS me now
He taps me on the back and chest,
And scans my tongue for bile
And lays an ear against my breast
And listens there awhile;
] zen is he ready to admit
That all he can observe
Is something wrong inside to wit:
My pneumogastric nerve.
Now. when these Latin names within
Dyspeptic hulks like mine
Go wrong, a fellow should begin
To draw what's called the line.
1t seems, however. that this same,
Which in my hulk abounds.
Is not, despite its awful name
So fatal as 1t sounds;
Yet of all torments known to me.
I'll say without reserve.
There is no torment like to thee,
Thou pncumogastric nerve!
This subtle. envious nerve appears
TO he a patient foe,
Ii waited nearly forty years
Its chance to lay me low:
Then. like some blithering blast of hell.
1t struck this guileless bard
And in that evil hour ] fell
Prodigious far and hard.
Alas! what things ] dearly love
Pies. puddings. and preserves
Are sure TO rouse the vengeance OF
All pneumogastric nerves!
o that could remodel man!
I'd end these cruel pains
BY hitting on q different plan
From that which now obtains,
The stomach, greatly amplified,
Annn SnnnlI
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Special.

l,500 yards of fine moreen skirt and
waist lining. real value. 1Sc.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, Sc.
1000 yards Of extra fancy outing
flannel. real value. 10C.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, &c.
% pieces of bleached crash. good
quality. real value. &c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. Sc.
1000 white and cOlored border hand
kerchiefs. hemstitched, real value.
10c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 2kc.
One lot of bed comforts. We're $l.75
and $1.9S.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. sSc
go pieces of heavy unbleached,
yardwide. muslin, regular price,
7c. RANCE SALE PRICE, SC.
81 pieces of 36-inch cashmerette,
worth SC.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, SC.
125 pieces of best apron ginghams.
worth SIC.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 4iac.
75 pieces of all-silk ribbon. worth
1Oc. CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 2lac.
One lot of extra fine quality factory
flannel. real value. 45c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 25c
One lot of French fiarncls, real
value. 40c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 19c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
(;lOakS.

One lot Of ladies' electric seal capes.
80 inches long. lined throughout
with satin and full sweep, worth
$500.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, $S.9S.
One lot of black Coney capes. 30
inches long, lined throughout with
satin and full sweep. worth $500.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. s4.37.
One small lot of ladies' black beaver
jackets, large sleeves. worth $500.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. $1.9S.
One lot of the finest quality beaver
jackets. with silk velvet collars
made in the latest yc;le, worth
$500.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. $4.9S.
One lot of black boucle jackets ex-
tremely stylish, worth $500 and
$1,000.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, $5.9S.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Dress Goods.

$50 pieces of S7-inch wool dress
goods. real value 35c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 12hc.
95 pieces of all-woOl cheviots and
fancy plaids, worth soc.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 25c.
i5 pieces of 46-inch silk and wool
dress goods. worth 75c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 3Sc.
25O yards of fancy silks, real value,
soc. CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 29c
10 pieces of evening and street
shades In faille silks, real value.
Toe. CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 49c.
% pieces of all-wool black and col
Ored boucle. real value, s5c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 49c.
8 pieces of all-wool broadclotn in
browns. tans, and garnets. worth
9Oc. CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, soc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Muslin Underwear DEBT.

One lot Of ladies' cambria corset COW
ers. square and V neck. trimmed
with embroidery. worth SOC.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. PIC.
One lot Of ladies' fine cambric cor
set covers, V neck front and back.
trimmed with embroidery. worth
soc. CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 39c.
One lot of ladies' muslin drawers.
with cluster tucks. all sizes. worth
25c. LEARANCE SALE PRICE,, 19c.
One lot of ladies' muslin drawers.
cluster tucks. trimmed with em-
brOidery. worth 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. e9c.
One lot of ladies' fine muslin draw
ers, with wide cluster tucks.
trimmed with fine embroidery.
worth soc.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. ssc.
One lot Of ladies' fine chemise.
trimmed with cambrlc rufties. all
sizes. worth SOC.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. &c.
One lot of ladies' fine muslin
chemise, trimmed with wide en-
broidery. worth 59c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 3sc.
One lot of ladies' muslin gowns.
tucked yoke, trimmed with cam
brio ruffles. worth SOC.
CLEARA NCE SALE PRICE. 500.
One lot of ladies' muslin gowns.
with round yoke. trimmed with
wide cambric ruffies worth 75c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. i9c.
One lot Of ladies' muslin gowns.
with tucked yoke, trimmed with
embroidery and Insertion. worth
CSC. CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 69c.
Several other lots of handsome
trimmed gd1ns at SSc CSC, $11S
and les.
Ladies' white skirts with wide
cambric ruffie and cluster tucks.
worth 75c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 49c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
lie HAD CALLED BEFORE.
After Many Months lie Found the Situa
tiou Unchanged.

He stood i'm front of a house on Second
street and gazed at the doorsf and win
dows long time. At length he came to
the conclusion to walk up and ring the bell
of the side door. His ring was answered
by woman with broom in, her hand.
according to a story inthe Detroit Free
Press.
Madam" he began. as he looked
around, II have come to make an inquiry"
well, sir" she snapped.
"You look like the woman. and this looks
like the house. but yet j may be mis-
taken. Dil l call here last February"
"Ah! thought SO. I called here one
afternoon
'Yes. sir"
'You answered the ring?"
Eyes sir"
You had broom in your hand-ths
same broom you have now?'
Just the same. SIR
And do you remember, ma'am that !
asked you for cold victuals and old
clOthes?'
YES sir"
"And you told me to skip?'
"Thats what | told you"
'And as / seemed reluctant to skip you
jabbed me in the back with the end of the
"Yes. | did. What 10 you want now?'
81 want to know. respected lady. II the
situation has undergoe any change Tor
the better?"
victuais or old clothes for YOU. | want
you to skip. If you don't skip"
You'll jab me again.
Yes. sir she said, as she made ready;
"All right. ma'am. I'll go-Ill go with-
out being iabbed. Folks say this is q
there's been any round here that l can
see. Madam of the broomstick, am gone
-farewell.''
T. lc cNnfuraI Rcsult
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04

one lot OF Very fine black boucle
jackets, lined throughout with
satin. worth from Sll 90 to $500.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, $7.90.
One lot of children's long coats. all
sizes. worth from $500 to $40.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. S2.9S.
One lot of children's long coats, best
quality, sizes from y to Is, worth
from 800 to xl4.00.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. sI9S.
Several lots of ladies' fiannelette
wrappers made i'm first-class style.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 75c..
$50 and 81 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
IN A LIGHTER VEIN.
4 Scary Business.

"I'm going to he a mason, Emily" said
Mr. Rising: they're a noble set Oh iei-
lows"
Dear me, John. ii seems a real kinu OF
scary business 10 go into, replied Mrs'
Rising.
"Oh, that's the way it looks 10 outsiders :
there really isn't so much TO IL.
We'll do thing they're awful brave.
but don't know as ever thought they
were noble, John"
They keep that quiet, too said Mr
Rising but they sit up with each other
when they're sick and are good to the
poor and look after the widows and Or
phans'
But isn't there 10; of work about it,
john" inquired Mrs. Rising.
That depends upon how high you CO.
Emily"
"Will YOU go up very high, John?'
'"Thet depends. Emily, upon circum-
stances" Mr. Rising answered.
well, ii seems to me, john, you'd bet
ter not try to 80 very high. You might
lose your head. you know" Mrs. Ris-
ing remarked.
IL think you'll find your husband Is apt
to keep his head. wherever he goes, Mrs.
Rising" retorted her spouse with some
feeling.
There are lots of men who can't, John,
| don't mean anything against you,' Mrs.
Rising hastened to say. and then added:
1T viii make quite a little difference IN
the washing"
II shouldn't think an apron now and
then would make much difference. Emily.
said Mr.. Rising with Il deepening sense or
injury.
An apron, john exclaimed Mrs. Ris-
ing. DO masons wear aprons"''
Those in the blue lodge do
"Why, John, I shouldn't think aprons
would be- of any use at all continued Mrs.
Rising, in Il state of high excitement.
''They aren't for use, Emily. they're for
ornament" rejoined Mr.. Rising
They must look real funny, John, and
must say | think your pants will look
dreadful
What would you suggest, Mrs. Rising.
inquired Mr.. Rising in Il tone of withering
contempt.
"Ovcralls. John, of course: all the ma
sons ever saw wore overalis, and to my
mind they're far more sensible than
aprons for men," and Mrs. Rising went
out to receive the marke ting.-Chicago
Time5-iicrald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Millinery Department.

All our trimp,ed and untrimmed mill
linery at 80 &nts on the dollar. 1t
would take the entire space In this
paper to describe the many thousand
specials we offer Come and see for
yourselves and you will be convinced
that we will do even more than prom
iseQ
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
| EBECK & CORN

TO New York city. She Is succeeded by
Miss Kramer, assisted by Miss CieghOrn,
both formerly of the Founding hospital,
Washing ton, ID. G.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Photograph Frames.

One lot of white silvered photo
frames. worth 39c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 21c.
One lot fine white silvered photo
frames. worth soc.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 29c.
One lot fine white silvered photo
frames. worth CSC.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 39c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04

10 pieces of good Canton flannel.
real value. &c.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. &c
1000 remnants of fine white lawn,
worth Slac.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, &c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Toilets.

80 gross of white CASTLE soap.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, &c. per
cake.
10 gross of copko soap.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 6 cakes
for 25c.
. gross of milk of almond soap.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, Sc. a
box of cakes
One lot of tooth brushes.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, &c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
1.-THE L FAD ER-
I24 and 126 Wyoming Ave. a

First Great January Clearance Stock Taking
The Greatest uades Merchandise Offered o The Public
and their
d
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Mems Furnishings.

One lot Of mems and boys unlaun-
dried shirts, double front and back.
sizes ~ to II.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. sc
One lot of mems unlaundried shirts,
pure linen bosom. double front and
back.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 47c
One lot of mems fancy trimmed
night shirts, extra long, and d.
ways worth zoe.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 500
One lot of mems fancy fiannelette
night shirts, worth roc.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 400
One lot of mems fine silk and satin
suspenders. worth 800. and 50c
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 21o
One lot of mems choice neckwear In
tecks and foIr-in- hand, We're soc.
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE, 24c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
~" will break
up a Cold.

Sold by druggists, or sent prepaid upon re.
ceipt OF price. &c., or Ave for Sl0O Hum.
phreys' Medicine Co., Ill D ll3 William st.,
New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Base pcceiVcr.


"How did your little love affair at the
beach end?' asked the girl in dark
blue.
Haven't you heard?" returned the
girl in gray. sorrowfully.
"Of course not" replied the girl in
dark blue. II haven't even heard from
you since August, you know"
well. it's all over. | was deceived
in the man"
"Did-tlid he jlt you?'
The girl i'm gray hositated. 1t was
not pleasant confession to make, but
she saw no way out of it.
Yes" she said at last. 81 suppose
that is the plain English of it,
81 was afraid YOU would find him that
kind of man." said the girl in dark
blue, He didn't look like one who
could be trusted. | wouldn't feel very
badly over the loss of such q man if |
We're you"
Loss of the man." exclaimed the
girl in gray. Pooh! Who cares for
him? It's the deceit that he practiced
that provolles me-"
When he made you think he loved
you?"
NO. l might forgive him that 1t
was when he led me to believe that he
was worth suing for breach of promise
that he showed the full depth of his
depravity. I tell you. Mabel. 1t was a
shock to me to learn that a judgment
against him wouldt he worth any
thing.-Chicago Post.
-: -
Rather Difficult.
a soldier leaving barracks Is stopped
by the corporal of the guard.
You cannot 30 on; without leave"
II nave the verbal permission of the cap
tain"
SHOW me the verbal permission. Oak
land Times.
-: -
pnlpablc.
Willis-"Why do the two leading base
bal! ninies play for the cup after the pen
mani is won?'
Hails-"Well. they both have pitchers.
you know, and naturally they want the
cup to so with ii."-New York World.
-. .:-
The Papers.
ooh, you make me sick" exclaimed
Humanity, pctulantly
The Microbe sneered.
You must believe everything you see
about me In the papers, it rejoined.-
Detroit Tribune.
iii
Not Forbidden.
DOctor-s"l mus. forbid all brain work"
Poet."But may l no: write some
verscs?'
Doctor-"oh. certainly" - Fiiegendc
B!aetter.
.-::-
Ready for Him.
"Our side is going to spring some un-
lookcd-fOr disclosures on YOU" said Il law
yer TO one OF the opposing attorneys"
We've been expecting some unlocked
fo~ disclosures" was the reply, so you'll
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04

"Our side is going to spring some un-
lookcd-fOr disclosures on you," said Il law
yer TO one OF the opposing attorneys"
We've been expecting some unlocked
fo~ disclosures" was the reply. so you'll
not take US unawares. Oakland Times
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04

One lot OF white skirts, cluster tucks
and wide embroidery rufIie. worth
sSc. CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 59c.
The above are all choice. new. clean
unnls
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
T. lc Natural Rcsult.

IC NOtNTaI RcSNTt
She-"1 hear Miss Boomer is In love with
her wheel"
Hc--"Yes; and now the wheel is al
broken up '"--Yonkers Statesman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
MerinO Underwear.

one lot OF children,s scarlet pder-
wear In broken Sizes
CLEARANCE SALE PRICE. 19c
One lot of children's white inerino
underwear in broken sizes.
CLEARA NCE SALE PRICE .121xC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-04
Not Forbidden.

DOctor-S"l mus. forbid all brain work"
Poet."But may l no. write some
verscs?'
Doctor--"Oh, certainly" - Fiierendc
Blaetter.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1896-09-02
should contain APO grains.


should contain 42O grains.
This act of 1873, now so famous,
will be discussed at a later time. The
ratio fixed by this act is 1929 to l..
The ratio between the two metals
as fixed by the act of 1892 was de-
termined by Hamilton and Jefferson,
who gave the matter careful study,
to be the commercial ratio. The coins
provided for by this act were sought
for, and as certain foreign coins were
legal tender, they were substituted
for the American coins and this led
President Jefferson to discontinue in
1906 the further coinage of silver
under this act. In 1884, silver being
slightly undervalued, the ratio was
changed. BY the act of 1884 gold
became and has ever since remained
the standard. The committee of the
house, having the bill in charge, said !:
'sThe committee think that the desid-
eratum in the monetary system is a
standard of uniform value. They
cannot ascertain that both metals
have been circulated simultaneously,
concurrentlY and indiscriminately in
any country where there are banks
or money dealers, and they entertain
the conviction that the nearest ap-
proach to an invariable standard is
its establishment in. one metal, which
metal shall compose exclusively the
currency for large payments
1t will be observed that prior to
1874 the ratio was always determined
by the commercial ratio. In 1874
and since, the effort was and has been
to change the commercial by fixing
by law an arbitrary ratio; but all
these attempts have been utter fail
ures, and the price of silver has con-
tinued to decline, although until re-
Gently the coinage and commercial
ratios have been not far apart.