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Object Lessons for COnEressmen.

The educational methods which are being
pursued by tie Washington Board of Trade
are likely to result in great good. The
inspection of conditions along the river
front-conducted Saturday by the appro-
pirate Board of Trade committee-was
much more effective as an argument for
needed appropriations than days of oral
pleading could possibly be; every Con-
gresham who was Of the party saw for
himself how unhealthy and otherwise un-
satisfactory are the conditions of which
the people of Washington complain They
saw the Aqueduct Bridge; admitted to be
less stable than a bridge should be. They
saw the Long Bridge; of which nothing
complimentary can truthfully be said even
by the railroad company which owns it.
They saw the rank glowth aro~d the
edges of Analostan Island and stretching
toward the south; now in condition pre-
cisely similar to the buried Kidwell bot
toms upon which the government has con-
structed what will some day he a beautiful
park. They saw-and had the day be-n
warmer would have smelled-the marshes
of the Eastern Branch. They must have
noted some of the sewer outlets and could
hardly have been affected otherwise than
in the direction of economical and hygienic
reform. Every old resident of Washington
knows now very mucn the city'S health
has improved since the mala aria-breetiing
flats have been improved out of existence
and any rational being ear easily figure
out the greater Improvement that would
follow similar action as to the marshes
near Analostan Island and up the Eastern
Branch from its mouth to the District line.
1t is reasonably to be expected that tang
1ble effects will follow Saturday after
Moons tour. 1t may he that not all of
the demands will be complied with for
some years to come, but congressional
interest in the abolition of some of the
least desirable conditions should speedily
be apparent. OF prime importance is the
reclamation of the marsh lands. for they
exercise unquestioned influence upon the
physical welfare of all who reside in Wash
ineton- Attention should also be paid to
the abatement of that unmtisated nui-
saree, tire exposed and fostering abomina-
ton whic is called TIE James Creek Canal
Then the Long Bridge-ugly beyond de-
81 ription and dangerously obstructive
ought to be replaced by a modern and de-
ccnt-appearing structure: the bridge aS ii
Is is a dissraceful menace. Something
should he done to make the Aqueduct
Bridge secure. at present it is the only way
by which the public has anything like
direct access to the national cemetery at
Arlington. Those Congressman who We're
escorted Saturday by the Board of Trade
committee have undoubtedly realizing
sense of the relationship which exists be-
tween the general government and the
national capital: and they will honor
themselves and please the intelligent among
their constituents if they will at once exert
themselves along the lines of Improvement
which. as a result of their own observa-
tion. commend themselves as wise
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England and Egypt.

Ensland's determination to send a pow-
erful military expedition TO the Soudan
puts stop to the rumors which had 1T
that England would voluntarily let go of
Egypt. 1t is not likely that those rumors
ever had any foundation whatsoever for 1t
is not t.nslands custom to loose it's grip
on territory or governmental power unless
the pressure is overwhelming Although
some of England's prominent statesmen
have declared themselves favorable to the
evacuation of Egypt none of them has ever
made an earnest movement in that direc-
tion.>and no politician who cares any thing
for British public opinion will ever ad-
Tocate what would be condemned BY Vic
toria's subjects as eowarlly retrogression.
The campaign against the Mahdists Is not
as yet meeting With oVermuch of approval
In England. but as soon as the unen-
thusiastic begin to understand the true in
1ardness of the s;tuation-that something
must be done to keep Egypt safe in En-
glish hands-there will he an end OF British
growing.
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to the methods and accomplishments Of the
Alexandria county race-tracks; the legis-
lative power has declared itself in what 1t
thought was an effective statute; the state
executive has placed himself on record in
a manner not to be misunderstood 1t
ought. therefore, to be plain that any effort
by the gamblers will result in a campaign
that will know no end until there Is no
foot of ground in the state where a gam
bier may find shelter for the conduct Of his
business. Washington is deeply concerned
in this matter. Alexandria county has suf-
fered much by the presence of the race
tracks; Washington has been made the
abode of burglars and confidence men and
card sharps and all varieties of undesirable
residents directly through the race-track
instrumentalities. Should the gamblers stir
up another fight, it will be to a finish.
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It UT Httter bhu SneIper Gas mt once.
For several years this community has
been struggling for better and cheaper gas
through compulsory legislation by Con-
gress- The prospect of securing such Iegis-
lation is brighter now than at any previous
time The House has declared for 81 gas,
for an improvement in the quality and
by increasing the force of inspectors. for
more satisfactory inspection. The Senate
District Committee, in which heretofore
ready to report favorably these PROPOSE
tions. and there is a reasonable prospect of
action by the Senate on these lines.
Wisdom would suggest united public ef-
fort TO grasp these practical, present meas
ures of relief. and tine pcstponement for a
season of more radical propositions Ev-
erybody knows. for instance, that the SEN
ate VIII not at this session pass a munich
pal ownership gas bill. and that if the COM
munity peremptorily insists at this time
upon that proposition as substitute for
the direct regulation of the existing COM
pany for which it has so long been con-
tending, the result. SO far as the year 1896
is concerned. will be no legislation at all,
and no relief at ALL
We should no. neglect the opportunity to
fsting conditions, merely because in the
opinion of some of us this improvement is
Inadequate as q permanent remedy We
ought not TO permit ourselves to be diverted
from the path of practical. present relief
Into the slough of helpless inaction by the
will-O-the-wisp of municipal ownership
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VIII the Gamblers Fight:

Some OF the optimistic gamblers who have
Tor some time past devoted themselves to
the acquisition of wealth and the debauc h.
Ing OF Alexandria county seem inclined to
make test case on tho Maupin anti-gam-
bling law which was recently enacted by
the Virginia legislature. 1t is impossible to
state what the primary result of such an
effort would be, but IL the gamblers
imagine that a victory over the Maupin
law would result in any more than a tenn
porary advantage they would do well to
disabuse themselves of that belief. Public
sentiment throughout the state of Virginia
has been thoroughly aroused in opposition
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He Took the Credit.

What magnificent sunsets they have
here said the new Congressman's daugI-
ter. as they paused at the base of the
Washington Monument and looked where
the sky was deepening into gorgeous hues
above Arlington.
Il think that's pretty NICE he replied,
with self-satisfled air.
See the way that rich orange band
stands out in front of the red and purple
And the shifting clouds - what glorious
castles in the air they make! l never saw
such exquisite combinations of color"
Yes" he answered. with a sigh, '1t's
fine. And yet, this District amt satisfied
with what some of us Congressman think
We ought to do for it!'
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Infants and Little
Chindren's Clothes

Are unusually pretty this season.
Quaint fashions, unique ideas. ex-
quisite conceits among the home
productions as we'll as the Paris con-
tingent. We have most liberal as
sortment of both AS a special
value for tomorrow we offer:
LITTLE CHIIDREN'S NAINSOOK AND CAM
ERIC FROCKS in five distinct styles. pointed.
round and square yoke. some with rutfic shOul-
deis. others with rufHc around trimmings
Eae, ............................ w ''o. $Ioo
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A PrnfpSf.


st. Pathrick's day,
Did Oi hear yez say?
Wild its bursting buds an its glimpse ay
May?
Begorra.
It's Sorrah
A hope yez kin borrow
From all that these poets an weather
men say.
Och. thin rhymes about roses,
An sunshoine an posies.
What bouquets they throws usl-
Beforehand-dye see?
If yez bark till their dramin'
Ye'll think they've been framin'
A contract for claimin'
The sun, G. o. ID.
st. Pathrick's day
Arrah, put away
Thot regalia an uniform so gay
Be jabers,
The neighbors
Will all lose their labors,
A-lookin' fur me In thot gorgeous array
Begob, the pneumonia
Is waitin' to own ye-
There's gratitude shown ye,
Fur marchin' bit.
The birds may be bringin'
Their songs swately ringin'.
But OF think they'll be singin'
In German; thot's INIT"
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Linen
Department

Is well stocked with the newest and
best patterns in table and other
linens. and all the new designs are
added as they appear. We make a
specially of extra sized cloths, with
napkins to match, for dinners, re-
ceptions, &c.
On sale tomorrow the following
special values:
SO dozen 20in. Bleached Damask Doylies, fringed
Regularly 500 per doz. Special price. .... 81 G5
100 dozen Extra Fine Hemstitched Huckaback
Towels. 2ox4O inches. Each. DC
Double Damask Luncheon Sets. fringei cloth and
doylies. All white
Plain fringe, 2I21s So 90 the set
ram frnSe 213. ...................$5.s0 30 the set
knotted fringe. 2x2l9. .S5 so the set
Knotted fringe. 213 Sc 90 the set
va noor .11th st. bldg }
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Limin gs & Notions,

Best Drcssmakeis' rambtic, 27sc yd.
Zoe. French Elastic Duck 51.c yd
l2l2e, BOMBAY Skirt. Lining. 9l.c. yd.
12hc. Rustic P,rcsline, sh.c yd
2oc. All-iinen Canvas. 12hc. yd.
f0c. Silk Ieno. 1i.c. yd
25-nch Genuine IIaircIoth, I5c yd.
1sc. Bensaline H#ircloth, &C. yd
15c. All-linen Blown Canvas 6llc yd.
15c. Cray Rrstla PercaiiCe 12i.c yd
15c. Black Figured SiieSias, lie yd
Toe. All lin Grass Cloth 6l.c yd
12lac. Gray and Black Silesia, SL, yd,
lGc. Silesias, all coors, csc yd
&c. Black Toilet Pins, 1c. box
sc. bottle Enseline. Sc. bottle
1Oc. Frilled Garter Elastic. 4c. yd
1Oc. large box Tappan's Face Powder,
&c. box.
&c. 1O0-yd. spool Black Linen Thread.
1c.
&c. Houquet Toilet Soap. now cakes
for Sc.
25c. High-back Combs. DC each
Unique Hump Hooks and Eyes Were
Zoe. card. Now &c. card or &C. box.
4-yd. piece 2-inch Velvetccn Binding.
Was 12s. Now DC. piece.
3Sc. JIair Brushes. 19c
12c. Large Size Rubber Dressing Combs,
&c. each.
1Oc. Pyramid Pins, sc.
Sc. Tooth Brushes, 4c.
10. II and 15c. Herring bone Trimming,
be. piece.
Good Quality Tape. all sizes, 1c. piece.
Best Quality Silk-stitchcd Whalebone
Casing. all colors 3 yds. for Sc
English Mourning Pins, 1c. box
Hand Brushes, &c. each.
Best Quality Steel pointed Halrpins, 30.
paper.
All sizes Nickel-plated Hair Curling
Irons, &c. eacn.
10c. Fine Combs, Sc. each.
All styles Gilt Buttons. Were 1Oc.
dcz. Now 2 dozen for sc.
Best sc. Linen Thread. now 1c. spool.
25c. Pigh-back Shell Combs, all styles,
now 9c. each.
25c. Best Quality Toothpowder. now
lie. bottle.
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Representative Connolly conveys a good
share OF encouragement-uninte per-
haps. but still substantial-in his strenuous
invitation to the gentlemen from the rural
districts and elsewhere to do some real
thinking on District of Columbia affairs.
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SHOOTING STARS,


Charley is SO tender-hearted," said young
Mrs IOrkins 20 her husbands friend
rs he?'
Yes. Last night, when he came home
late, l heard him tell somebody who had
walked that far with him that the kitty
was doing well. Just think Of man as
busy as he is taking so much Interest in a
poor dumb ANIMAL
Evening star., 1896-03-16

Washington has no occasion to mourn the
fact that it was not selected as the city in
which to hold the republican or the demo-
cratic convention. There are almost as
many members of the Christian Endeavor
Society as there are working politicians
and they are great deal better-behaved.
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Special.
Recent Arrivals
Inn White Goods.

Upright Plque, in White, black and
colors. Cords run lengthwise in
stead of across. White, per yard,
42c. to 75c.
Light blue. pink and black Per yard ..... 76c
100 pieces Dimity Lawns. light bue. pink. navy,
black. cream aud natural flax color. Per yd .12i.c
I'D floor 1lth ST. bldg }
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New Bicycle Suits
For Women.

Tailor made Bicycle Suits of tan
tweed: neat Norfolk jacket, with
pockets and belt; silk bloomers; per-
feet hanging skirt. All sizes.
Zach .$2I.OO
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Cuba will of course understand that Sem
ator Hills sympathy is of a purely per-
sonal character and not to be regarded as
an expression from the administration s
representative in the Senate
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W0rnen's Sweaters.

All wool. correct weight, cardinal, navy and
black All sizes. Each. g *
Combination stripes and embroidered effects
handsome imported garments. Each s. 20 and S. IS
Evening star., 1896-03-16

President Cleveland may be waiting be-
fore expressing himself concerning a third
term. for few reliable suggestions as to
his eligibility.
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The Difference,

How daintily across the street
A woman trips with grace complete,
While man, inferior in ALL
Can never trip without q fall.
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Religious
Periodicals.

Weekly-The Golden Rule, The
Epworth Herald, The Epworth Era,
The Sunday School Times, The
Christian Herald.
Monthly--The International Evan
gel.
These and others relating to Sum
day School and Church work will al
ways be found on Our counters.
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Other Periodicals.

We have constantly hand, or can procure At
short notice. almost any paper magazine pub
hshed-Fashion Papers. Church Papers. Art Jour
mails. Literary Magazines, Scientific Magazines &c.
'haseient- ...................l1tA q. bldg)
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Mr. Morton wishes that Major Mckinley
would not want to play in his yard.
Evening star., 1896-03-16

There is no question that Major Mckinley
locks very promising in the preliminary
canter before the grand stand.
Evening star., 1896-03-16

Mr.. Morton has some apprehensions that
this Raines bill will be ice-water for his
BOOM
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Ripanns
L abule

Mr.. ]. III. Neon, the spirirualist
Justice Of the peace Of Harrisburg Ark..
who was first induced to try Rlpans
Ta!'ules, as he writes, by request Of
spirit MOTHER In letter dated
October IL, 1885, says, referring TO the
first box which he obtained: Il
found it to be a wonder beyond wonders
for the stomach and liver. I used thS
box. and got our druggist to order
Others. 1 have used three boxes in my
family" continues Mr.. Moon. .'and
have had no sickness this fall In ny
family" Mr.. Moon also takes occasior
to order box TO be sent to
spirituaIist who lives at Jonesboro,
Ark, Mr.. Joe Jackson. who had appIic
to him for information about the
wonderful remedy. Il could not DO
without them were Mr.. Moons
parting words. One Gives Relief
Rirans Tabnies scId by druggists. or by ,nan
Il the price CSC cents hoxl is TO The Ripans
Chemical Company. No. 10 Spruce st, New York.
Sample vial, 10 cents
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Pressed Glass,
limitation Gut.

Such clever limitations that they
can be distinguished from the genu-
inc only by close examination. The
present stock shows several new de-
signs, including the "Melba'-ours
exclusively. The following are in
this pattern:
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A Presidential SUGGESTION.

The booms that flow'r i'll The spring, ira Ia.
Some slight disappointment may cost;
For the buds that too hastily spring, ira la,
Are the ones that take chances ON frost.
All Fools day." said Uncle Eben, "on'y
comes oncet, 'cordin' to de calendar but
dar am three hundred an sixty-six OBJ ,em
dis yah lob lots oh us
Evening star., 1896-03-16

Inn Our
ITEMS Department
We place on sale today new line
of Mems Bicycle Suits, in gray and
brown mixed cheviots. Latest style,
carefully selected patterns and we'll
made garments.
Also on sale today a line of
SCOTCH WOOL TRAVELLING
RUGS, in rich plaids and reversible
effects, suitable as well for lap robes
and couch covers.
$500, $500, $3.50 and 5000 each.
Special.
A new price, a lower one, on one
of our regular stock Shirts. I'm
laundered. Open back. Old price,
75c. straight. New price,
7oc each, 81 90 half doz
'ist HDT. looi L ST. bldg.l
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almost carries the public off it's feet.
Bland is unquestionably in the lead, so
far as actual votes are concerned, his
strength approximating 250, liberal
estimate, with Bland moving along at
his heels with about 200, but neither is
able to demonstrate as yet how he can
win.
In this chaotic condition of affairs
gossip and speculation cast about for
dark horses. William J. Bryan, the boy
orator of the Platte; Vice. President
Adlai Stevenson, John R. Mclean, the
Ohio journalist; the Bluegrass orator,
Senator Joe Blackburn of Kentucky,
and Senator White of California, all
share the distinction of being canvassed.
Even Senator Hill, of New York, is
talked of, and his famous Elmira speech
of 1892 is recalled as an evidence that he
is bimetalist and would make a strong
compromise candidate. The name of
Ex-Governor James E. CampelI, of Ohio, J.,
is also heard.
The Pennoyer boom from Oregon was
formally launched today, and ex-Con-
gresham Joe Sibley, of Pennsylva MIA,
announced his candidacy.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. B. F. Laugb.lh and mother went
to Ilwaco today. ~
Mr.. Wm. Birgfeld and family went to
Gear lake this morning.
Mr.. Geo. Anderson left on the Regu-
iator this morning for Sprague.
Mr.. Geo. Unger returned to Lyle this
morning. He has been in the city pur-
chasing supplies.
Mr.. j. A. Macarthur left on the Reg
ulator this morning to join his family at
Sprague. The family will return Sat-
urday.
Mr.. McCauley, q brother-in-law of
Mrs. Cassie Hill, deceased, arrived in
the city from Portland last night to at
tend the funeral.
Misses Sadly Gideon, Lillian Vampelt
and Lizzie and Rosa Bates of Grass
Valley came in on the stage from their
4th of July trip last night.
Attorney w. b. Wilson, and family
left today for Ilwaco to Spehd the heated
season. Mr.. Wilson wilHAbortly return,
as he is unable to neglect Ris legal busi-
ness long at time.
Fl, II. Newhall, great sachem, and
Chiefs ). K. Carr, Thos. Collins. Jos.
Jones, DR.. Paul and J. A. Semler ar
rived in town today on the local train
and will be present at the big pow WOW
of Red Men tonight.
Mr.. Hugh Glenn left yesterday for As
toria to begin operations on his contract
to construct Al mIles>0f rdadbed for the
new railroad to Astoria. kThe work is to
be finished by June 1, 1897 and involve
the expenditure of several hundred
thousand dollars.
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Did You Ever.

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? If not, get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the re-
lief and cure of all Female Complaints,
exerting wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the organs.
If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipa-
ton, Headache, Painting Spells, or are
Nervous, Sleepness, Excitable. Melan-
choly or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bitters in the medicine yon
need. Health and Strength are guaran-
teed by its use. Large bottles only fifty
cents and $1.00 at Blakeley & Houghton,
Druggist.
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Reduced Rates.

The o. R. & N. Co. will sell round
trip tickets for one fare for the following
conventions: Republican National Con-
vention to be held at st. Louis, Mo-,
June 10Th. Democratic National Con-
vention to be held at Chicago July 9Th.
Peoples Party Convention and Ameri-
can Convention to be held at st. Louis
July 22d. National Convention Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor
to be held at Washington, D. c., July
7th to 18th. National Educational As
sociation meeting to be held at Buffalo
July Sd to 10th. Encampment G. A. R.
to be held at st. Paul Sept. 18th. For
further information call on or address
yours truly, E. E. LYTLE,
jn3-tf Agent.
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DalIes-Moro stage

Dalles-MOrO stage
Leaves the Umatilla house a. m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
DOUGLAS ALLEN, Prop.
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None But Ayers at the worlds Fair.

None But Ayers at the worlds Fair.
Ayers Sarsaparilla enjoys the extra
ordinary distinction of having been the
only blood purifier allowed on exhibit at
the worlds fair, Chicago. Manufact-
urers of other sarsaparillas sought by
every means to obtain showing of their
goods, but they were all turned away
under the application of the rule for
bidding the entry of patent medicines
and nostrums. The decision of the
worlds fair authorities in favor of Ayers
Sarsapsrilla was in effect as follows ::
"Ayer's Sarsaparilla Is not patent
medicine. It does not belong to the
list of nostrums. It is here on its
merite.''
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The Contest Was Between
Him and Hill.
THE NATIONAL DEM. CONVENTION
Opens with Some Very Heated Speeches
The SILVER Men Have the
Upper Hand.

CHICAGO, July THE National DEM
ocratic Convention commenced as
sembling at 10 80 and was called to
order at 1880. Harrity reported Hill
for temporary chairman amidst great
cheering. Clayton of Alabama moved
that Daniels name be substituted. There
was an immense demonstration preced-
ing the calmer discussion of the motion.
New Jersey delegates advocated the
choice of Hill. Waller of Connecticut
advocated Hill for temporary and Daniels
for permanent chairman.
Mr.. Waller said "I can stand any
candidate the convention may noDIn-
ate. The gold men are here to stay and
ask only for courtesy and fair treatment
and the upholding of Democratic prece-
dents. If Hill is turned down 1 tell you
the Eastern Democrats will fight"
[Cheers and kissing by ALL 1t was
now 80 p. m. Thomas of Colorado,
w dllOI VI AidOdA4d aAO 4aI pCJ VI OdlA-
fornia advocated the choice of Daniels
in speeches altogether consuming fifteen
minutes of time. Fellows of New York
was another who advocated the choice
of Hill, when there was great cheering
to the convention not to violate prece-
dents and trample on the rights of the
majority. [Cheering again and again.1
He made the point as to the reason why
the convention should be willing to
accept all the rest of the recommenda-
tions of the majority of the national
committee and turn a Democrat like
Hill down.
2 20 p. m.-Marston of Louisiana can
not speak owing to the confusion. The
chairman warns the convention to keep
quiet. Marston retires. Ladd, of ILL.,,
advocates Daniels and says if Hill should
make a speech he would keep the party
explaining till election came. st. Clair
advocated Hill. His reference to free
silver was cheered. He says if the sill
yer men are afraid of having the ques-
ton discussed by Hill what will outsld-
ers think.
2:45-Call of states ordered.
3:2O-The vote resulted in favor OF
substituting Daniels for Hill, 552 against
S4S; including territories, ayes 554, noes
345. The announcement of the vote
causes great cheering throughout the
hall. Daniels takes the chair.
8 3:40-Daniels in his opening speech
referred to Hill as a great senator.
[Cheers.l Also referred to Teller.
[Great cheering.l. Advocated free coin
age of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1.
4:35-Roll of states ordered for ap-
pointment of committees.
Convention adjourned till 10 a.
m. tomorrow.