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.In the west, sir. there ls q prejudice
against Cinnamon. MIR burlington was
editor of the BLACK Gulch Tanner. He
said at the time that the murder
couldn't possibly have been committed
by a white man. We hanged Fong, a
peddler of garden-stuff."
"Horrible!''
IAN easy DEATH" said Dcmetrius
I'm sorry they didn't hang me. The
life I've led for the last few years is not
worth living"
Its the life of your choice" re-
piled, bluntly.
He spread out his hands, betraying
for the first time the foreigner, and
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-08-27

&. her an education that is given to few
; girls. She has abundant material for
happiness outside of marriage, which at
best is SO often failure. Her books,
her music, her absorbing interest in
humanity. these must fill her life"
why? Why?"
"IIer father" The fear stamped apon
her face twisted my heartstrings; but
there was q quality in it conspicuously
absent from the terror of Mark Gerard.
This was no coward sentiment. The
awful dread was not for self. but for
others. Her father, Us you know, is a
dangerous madman: the taint of in
sanity is in POOR Nancy's veins"
81 don't care a rap" answered. II
love her"
"Mr. Livingston, do you force me TO
tell the truth TO Nancy?"
you could not he so cruel; and, be-
sides, II hnve no reason to suppose
that she returns my love. / have taken
10 advantage of my position. have
You must leave the cottage to-mor-
row.
"Leave?" I stammered. The word
stuck in my throat.
We We're sitting in the parlor. Mrs.
Gerard, feeling that further conversa-
tion was intoierable, rose from her
chair and walked slowly from tbs room.
Through the window l caught glimpse
of her graceful figure as she paced down
the garden path. Was Nancy destined
TO fit from my life in some such alb
rupt fashion? Not while /, Hugo Liv-
ingston, had life and limbs to pursue.
] waited n couple of minutes, choking
my emotion, then l followed. ] found
her at the end Of the walk. where fight
of steps led to the sands. She stood
shading her eyes from the setting sun,
her glance strayipg southwark.
noted. in the mid-d;stance. man walk
ing rapidly, probably Demetrius. for
he was tall and well proportioncd.
Strangers frequently passed the house
(tbe sands at low tide were 4 public
highway; and ] wondered vaguely
what possible interest this pedestrian
challenged. Mrs. Gerard ignored me
entirely. She stared intently at the APP
preaching man.
touched her arm.
Mrs. Gerard, pity you pro otoundly:
but if am willing to take the chances.
, il"
'1ush!" she cried. wildly. 'In the
name of Heaven, who is that?'
She pointed dramatically nj the figure
striding swiftly along the sands.
.'Some stranger" murTnured. Mrs.
Gerard, you nre over,vrouPht: let me
take you back to the house"
ut is he" she said. trembling. "It IL
Edgar Burlington He has found me at
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1897-08-27

The Burlington's "vestibulcd
Flyer" which leaves Denver every
evening at 0.5O-sfter arrival Of trains
from all points in Colorado-is the
fastest, best equipped and most com
Portable train to all points east.
1t carries thro' slecpers, chair and
dining cars and offers service to Oma-
ha, Peoria, Chicago, st. Joseph, Kan
sas City and st. Louis that is simply
unrivalled.
Tickets, time tables and informa-
tion about rates at allD. " II. c. and
Col. Mid. ticket offices, or by addressing
.ERI, General Agent,
street, Denver, Colo.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12

quate revenue insured, but not until
then, can we enter upon such changes
in our fiscal laws as will, while insur-
ing: safety and volume to our money, no
longer impose upon the government the
necessity of maintaining so large gold
reserve, with its attendant and newt
able temptations to speculation: Most
of our financial laws are the outgrowth
of experience and trial, and should not
be amended without investigation and
demonstration of the wisdom of the
proposed changes. We must be both
sure, we are right, and make haste
slowly" If, therefore, congress. in it's
wisdom shall deem it expedient to
create commission to take under early
consideration the revision of our COIN
age, banking and currency laws and
give them exhaustive, careful and dis
passionate examination which the cir
cumstance demands, shall cordially
concur in such action. If such power
is vested in the president, it is my pur-
pose to appoint commission of promi-
nent, well-informed citizens of different
parties, who will command public con-
fidence, both on account of their ability
and-specia1 fitness for the work. Busi-
ness experience and public training
may thus be combined, and the patri-
otic zeal of the citizens of the country
be SO directed that such report will
be made as to receive the support Of all
parties, and our finances cease to be
the subject of mere partisan contention.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12

The pension building is admirably
suited for this spectacular display. It
lends itself to the most artistic decora-
tion, and it was never so beautifully
decorated and festooned and lighted as
on this night. The graceful arches
trembled with flowers and greenery,
the colossal columns seemed to grow
out of banks of flowers, and supported
the iron roof, which was royal canopy
of white and gold. Hundreds of cana
ries in gold cages tucked away in the
greenery sang merrily. The thousands
of electric lights flashed amid the
flowers and drapery. The artistic effect
of the lights was probably never
.equalled, certainly not surpassed, in
this country.
It was like the portals of fairyland,
with its vision of beauti full women, it's
myriads of cleaning ligths, its gorge
Gus massing of colors, its wealth of
blossoms, it's pulsations of music and
the heavy odor of thousands of per-
fumes.
The enormous floor space-300 feet
long and half as wide-was so large
that it was divided into squares, each
underfa corps of assistants to the gen.
eral floor managers. Here the dancers
enjoyed themselves to their hearts con-
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12

the senate having been read, Vice
President Hobart requested the new
senators to advance and take the oath
of office. At the presiding officers sug-
gestion, Mr.. Morrill,, the patriarch of
the senate. was complimented> with be-
ing the first sworn in. No exact order
was observed, the oath being given to
four senators at one time. With the
fifteen new men were twelve of the old
senators who were sworn in for new
terms.
While oaths were being administered,
Cleveland and Mckinley sat talking in
low tone. It was clearly a most
agreeable change, for the old and new
presidents smiled now and then, as they
nodded acquiescence to each other.
1t was 1:05 P. M. when the last oath
had been administered, and the formal
exit began, the supreme justices going
first, Mr.. Cleveland, President MeKin-
ley and other officials following. Just
before the official party withdrew, Mrs.
Mckinley and the mother of the presi-
dent were escorted from the gallery to
the east front of the capitol, where the
oath of office was to be taken by the
new president. The occupants of the
public gallery were held in their places
for some time in order not to block the
procession of officials. Gradually the
chamber was deserted.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
A NEW Administration
President Mckinley Takes
Up the Reins of Our
Government.
THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY

Countless Thousands Viewed The Great
Civic and Military Parade-Beautiful
Decorations and Magnificent IIlumi-
nations inaugural Ball a Success.
Thursday, March 4, for the fourth
time, a native-born citizen of Ohio, in
the presence of untold thousands of his
countrymen, took the oath which bound
him for four years to guard the welfare
OF the American people. 1t was an i'm
pressive yet beautifully simple cere-
mony that marked the ascension of
William Mckinley, soldier, lawyer,
representative, governor, to the high
office of president.
The popular demonstration of the day
was unique and shining success in
every particular. In beauty, in taste,
in novelty the decorations were incom-
parably superior to anything ever seen
in Washington. The magnificent body
of regular United States troops was
more numerous than any gathered
since Grants great display at the close
oI IHe war. seventeen soNefeiSh stf'IoS
had citizens in the parade, and over
sixty civic organizations helped to swell
it's magnificent proportions.
Along the broad avenue on every open
space were erected grandstands that
were not only comfortably covered and
of pretty architectural design, but ap-
propriately decorated. The citizens
had spent money literally to beautify
their houses, and, with the aid of
thousands of flags of every kind, loaned
by the national government, Pennsyl-
vania, the great artery avenue of the
city, was turned into a rainbow of
bright color, in which aOld Glory"
nradOminafed
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Revival win Be Slow.

Business conditions are not the most
promising. It will take time to restore
the prosperity of former years. If we
cannot promptly attain it, we can reso-
lutely turn our faces in that direction,
and aid its return by friendly legisla-
ton. However troublesome the situa-
tion may appear, congress will not, I
am sure, be found lacking in disposi-
tion or ability to relieve as far as legis-
lation can do SO. The restoration of
confidence and the the revival of busi-
ness which men of all parties SO much
desire, depends more largely upon the
prompt, energetic and intelligent action
>of congress than upon any other single
agency that affects the situation.
It is inspiring, too, to remember that
no great emergency in the 180 years of
our eventful national life has ever
arisen that has not been met with wis.,
dom and courage by the American peo-
pie, with fidelity to their best interests
and highest destiny, and to the honor
of the American name. These years Of
glorious history have exalted mankind
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
The Great. Parade.

The capital city never looked upon
such > perfect parade as that which es-
corted SPresident Mckinley from. the
capitol Ito the White House and then
passed in review under his eye. The
feature of the splendid pageant was the
Perfect balance between its contrasting
parts and theshigh order of skill that
/ was shown in the handling Of the 20,-
I 600 or more men in line.
Amid the merry spectators: q hearty
round of applause and reverential un-
covering of heads was called forth by
the passing of the Hmping and battle
SCARED veterans of the war, now but
few in number, but of sturdy heart
With the president and Major McKin-
ley in the carriage were Senators Sher-.
man and Mitchell. Behind tie presi-
Dental carriage, riding in solitary state,
was Mr. John Addison Porter, secretary
of the president-elect. The cabinet
officials and other dignitaries. followed
in carriages.
fThe black horse troop forming the
Presidents escort fell in at the rear of
the carriages. Following the Cleveland
troop came Colonel Cecil Clay, COM
mander of the District Of Columbia Ma
|Etional Guard, with "a glittering staff Of
aides. There were 200 men in this
division.. all in the uniform of the ma
Istional guard. The line moved down
the avenue through black mass of
cheering thousands. : s'
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Decorations in the City.

A stiff breeze fiannted flags. banners
and bunting in the air, adding pictur-
esqueness to the broad avenue, from
the treasury to the capitol, packed with
people.
The center of the interest of the dec
orations of the city was Pennsylvania
avenue, stretching, an unbroken sheet
of asphalt $50 feet broad and mile
long, from the capital to the foot of the
treasury, and thence, after short
break at Fifteenth street, for another
mile and half past the north front of
the treasury, past the White House and
the state, war and navy departments
to Washington Heights. :;
The great troughof buildings from
the capitol to the treasury was wealth
of bunting. There were flags of all ma
tions waving from the windows.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
scenes ON the Streets.

The line of march of the parade was
longer than usual, fully four miles,
made so to ease the pressure of specta-
tors in the central part of the city.
To witness all this display there was
a mighty gathering of American people.
Even up to noon railroads poured thou
sands into the city.
All the grandstand seats were taken
early. Prices of windows were phe-
nomenal, $25 being the lowest for a
single window, and prices ranging to
$500 for three-window room. Cal
win Brice, of Ohio, paid 81, 200 for an
avenue room for day at " lard
iFh luncheon added for 4 small party.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Foreign Relations.

It has been the policy of the United
States since the foundation of the gov
ernment to cultivate relations of peace
and amity with all the nations of the
world, and this aecords with my con-
ception of our duty now. We have
cherished the policy of noninterference
with the affairs Of foreign governments,
wisely inaugurated by Washington.
keeping ourselves from ENHANCEMENT
either as allies or foes, content to leave
undisturbed with them the settlement
of their own domestic concerns. It
will be our aim to pursue firm and
dignided foreign policy, which shall be
just, impartial, ever watchful of our
national honor, and always insisting
upon the enforcement of the lawful
rights Of American citizens everywhere.
Our diplomacy. should seek nothing
more ard accept nothing. less than is
due us. We want no wars of conquest;
we m s.ess ys.id the stenp ptation of tenri-
tofials aggression. War should never
be entered upon until every agency Of
peace has failed. Peace is preferable
to war in most every contingency.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Beginning of the Ceremonies.

The presidential family party arrived
at the capitol at 11:40, and entered the
east reserved gallery. Mrs. Mckinley
and her sister, Mrs. Barber, took front
seats. Mrs. Mckinley, ST., was two
seats from Mrs. Mckinley, jr., and the
two bent forward frequently for an ex-
change of happiness.
The diplomatic corps entered the
chamber at 11:45, followed moment
later by the chief justice and associate
justices of the United States supreme
court. Members of the house of repre-
sentatives then entered. There was a
stir when the senate officials announced
ice-President-elect Mr.. Hobart, who
stepped to seat, near the presiding
officers desk e =
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Government Must Economize.

The credit of the government, the in
tegrity of the currency and the inviol-
ability of it's obligations must be pre-
served. This was the commanding ver-
dict of the people, and it will not be
unheeded. Economy is demanded in
every branch of the government at all
times, but especially in periods like
the present depression of business and
distress among the people. The sever
est economy must be observed in all
public expenditures and extravaganza
stopped wherever found, and prevented
wherever in the future it may be de-
veloped. If the revenues are to remain
as now, the only relief that can come
must be from decreased expenditures.
But the present must not become the
permanent condition of the government.
It has been our uniform practice to re-
tire, not increase, our outstanding obli-
cations, and this policy must be again
resumed and vigorously enforced.
Our revenues should always be large
enough to meet with ease and prompt
ness not only our current needs and the
principal and interest of the public
debt, but to make proper and liberal
provisions for that most deserving body
of public creditors, the soldiers and
sailors and widows and orphans who
are the pensioners of the United States.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Extra Session OF Congress.

1t has been the uniform practice of
each president to avoid as far as possi-
BILE the convening of congress in extra
session. 1t is an example which under
ordinary circumstances and in the abb
sence of public necessity. is not to be
commended, but failure to convene
the representatives of the people in ex-
ira session when it involves neglect
of public duty places the responsibility
of such neglect upon the executive.
The condition of the public treasury,
as has been indicated, demands the
immediate consideration of congress-
It alone has the power to provide reve-
nue. for the government.
1t is evident therefore, that to post
pone action in the presence of so great
necessity would be unwise on the
part of the present executive, because
unjust to the interests of the people,
Our action now will be freer from
mere partisan consideration than if the
question of tariff revision was post
poned until thu regular session of con-
gress. We are nearly two years from a
congressional election, and politics
cannot so greatly distract us as if such
contest was Immediately pending.
Again, whatever action congress may
take will be given a fair opportunity
for trial before the people are called to
pass judgment upon it, and this con-
slider great essential to rightful and
lasting settlement of the question. In
view of these considerations, I shall
deem it my duty as president to convene
congress in extraordinary session Mon.
day, the 18th day Of March, 1897.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Concluding words.

In conclusion, I congratulate the
country upon the fraternal spirit of the
people, and the manifestation of good
will everywhere SO apparent. The re-
cent election not only most fortunately
demonstrated the obliteration of Sec
tional or geographic lines, but to some
extent also the prejudices which for
years have distracted our councils, and
marred our true greatness as nation.
i. The triumph of the people, whose
verdict is carried into effect today is
not the triumph of one section, nor
wholly of one party, but of all sections
and all the people. The North and
South no longer divide on old lines,
but upon principles and politics, aud
in this fact surely every lover of the
country can find cause for true felicita-
tion. Let us rejoice in and cultivate
the spirit. It is ennobling and will be
both gain and blessing to our beloved
country.
It will be my constant aim to do
nothing and permit nothing to be done
that will arrest or disturb this growing
sentiment of unity and cooperation,
this revival of esteem and affiliation
which will affect SO many thousands
in the old antagonistic sections, but . /
shall do everything possible to pro-
mote and increase it. Let me again
repeat the words of the oath admins
tered by the chief justice, which, in
their respective spheres, SO far as ap-
plicable, would have all my country
men observe:
ST will faithfully execute the Office
of president of the United States, and
will, to the best of my ability, pre-
serve, protect and defend the constitu-
tion of the United States. !"
This is the obligation have rever-
emily taken before the Lord, Most
High. To keep it will be my single
purpose, my constant prayer; and ]
shall confidently rely upon the for
bearance and assistance of all the peo-
pie in the discharge Of my solemn re-
sponsibili
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH.

Fellow Citizens: In obedience to the
will of the people, and in their pres
ence, by the authority vested in me by
this oath, assume the arduous and re-
sponsible duties of the president of the
United States, relying on the support
of my countrymen and invoking the
guidance of Almighty God. Our faith
teaches that there is no safer reliance
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Tariff Revision Necessary.


It is the settled policy of the govern
ment, pursued from the beginning and
practiced by all parties and administra-
tions, to raise the bulk of revenue from
taxes upon foreign productions entering
the United States for sale and consump-
ton; and avoiding for the most part
every form of direct taxation, except in
time of war. The country is clearly op-
posed to any needless additions to the
subjects of internal taxation, and is
committed by it's latest popular utter
ances to the system of tariff taxation.
There can be no misunderstanding
either, about the principle upon which
this tariff taxation shall be levied.
Nothing has ever been made palmer
at general election than that the con-
trolling principle in the raising of rev.
enue on imports is jealous care for
American interests and American la
Dor is wished. The people have de-
clared that such legislation should be
had as will give ample protection and
encouragement to the industries and de-
velopment of our country. It is there
fore earnestly hoped and expected that
congress will at the earliest practicable
moment enact revenue legislation that
shall be fair, reasonable, conservative
and just, and which while supplying
sufficient revenue for public purposes,
will still be signally beneficial and help
full for every section and every enter
prise of the people. To this policy we
are all, of whatever party, firmly bound
by the voice of the people, power
vastly more potential than the express
sion of any political platform. The
paramount duty of congress is to stop
deficiencies by the restoration, Of that
protective Legislation which has al
ways been the frmest prop of the treas
ury. The passage of such law or
laws would strengthen the credit of the
government, both at home and abroad,
and go far toward stopping the. drain
upon the gold reserve, held for the re-
demption of our currency, which has
been heavy and well-nigh constant for
several years.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-03-12
Revenues Must Be increased.

The government should not be per-
mitted to run behind or increase it's
debts in times like the present. Suit
ably to provide is the mandate of duty,
a certain and easy remedy for the most
of our financial difficulties. A defci-
ency is inevitable SO long as the expen-
ditures of the government exceeds its
receipts. It can only be met by loans
or an increased revenue. While large
annual surplus of revenue may invite
waste and extravaganza, inadequate
revenue creates distrust and under
mines public and private credit. Neither
should be encouraged. Between more
loans and more revenue there ought to
be but one opinion.
We should have more revenue, and
that without delay, hindrance or inn
pediment. A surplus in the treasury
created by loans is not permanent or
safe reliance. 1t will suffice while it
lasts, but it cannot last long while the
outlays of the government are greater
than its receipts, as has been the case
during the past two years. Nor must
it be forgotten that however much sueh
loans may temporarily relieve the situ-.
alton, the government is still indebted
for the amount of surplus thus accrued,
which it must ultimately pay, while its
ability. to pay is not strengthened,
but weakened by a continued deficit.
Loans are imperative in great emergen-
cies to preserve the government or its
credit, but failure to supply needed
revenue in time of peace for the main
tenance of either has no justification.
The best way for the government to
maintain its credit is to pay as it goes
not by resorting to loans, but by keep
ing out of sdebt-through an adequate
income, secured by system of taxa
tion, external or internal, or both.