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The Progress., 1897-03-20

D
ture S433, lsS. i.G. 4S. showing u deficit
of 81, sos, 223. 10. \ further loan of
500, 600, 600 was negotiated by the gov
eminent i'll February, 1885, and swelling
the aggregate OF bonds issued within
three years TO $:62,3:5, 400.
For the fiscal year ending June 80,
1896, the revenues of the government
from all sources amounted to $409, 49,
70, while its expenditures were
S534 ,618, 654 ~, or an excess OF expendi-
lures over receipts OF $25, 2o3. 1857 In
other words, the to:ai receipts Tor the
three fiscal years ending June 80, 1896,
Were insufficient by $137,Sll.729. 46 to
meet the total expenditures.
Nor has this condition since improved.
For the first half of the present fiscal
year the receipts OF tho government ex-
elusive Of postal revenues, We're 1857.
5o7, 6O37 and its expenditures, exclu-
sive of postal service, $l95, 4lo, 900. 20, or
an excess of expenditures over receipts
of $751;, 9o2, 396.46
January OF this year the receipts ex-
elusive OF postal revenues were *s4,-
3l6. 1904. % and the expenditures exclus.
i've of postal service We're $50. 269. ss9 80,
q deficit of IS. 953, S95. "a for the month
In February of this year the receipts
exclusive of postal revenues were $!4,-
400. 997. 80 and expenditures exclusive Of
postal service $as. 796. o56 &C, deficit of
81, a95, o59. %. or total deficit of $780,
O6I $50 a for the three years and eight
months ending March 1, 1897.
Not only are we without u surplus in
The treasury, but with an increase in
the public debt there has been a CORES
pondinR increase in the annual interest
charge from $22, 1893. 1888 20 in 1892, the
lowest of any year since 1862, to 1884,
SS7.s97. 60 In 1896, or an increase of
Sl1. 493, Ala 40.
1t may be urged that even If the reve-
nues Of the government were sufficient to
meet its ordinary expenditures during
the past three years the gold reserve
would still have been insufficient to
meet the demands upon it, and that the
bonds would necessarily have been is-
sued for its protection. Be this as it
may. it is clearly manifest without de-
nying or affirming the correctness Of
such a correction that the debt would
have been decreased in at least the
amount Of the deficiency and business
confidence immesurabiy strengthened
throughout the country. Congress
should promptly correct the existing
condition. Ample revenues must be
supplied not only for the ordinary ex-
penses of the government, but for the
prompt payment of liberal pensions, and
the liquidation of the principal and in.
terest of the public debt
HI raising revenue duties should be SO
levied upon foreign products as to pre-
serve the home market, so far as posi-.
BILE, to our own producers, to revive and
increase manufacturers, to relieve and
encourage agriculture; to increase our
domestic and crosun frodo and dayalcD
The Progress., 1897-03-20

Discussed Hendsrson's Senatoxship.
WASHINGTON, March !6.-The senate
discussed at some length the right Of
John A. Henderson to a seat in the sem
ate from Florida on the appointment of
Governor Bloxhall. Senator Pasco asked
that Henderson be sworn In az Senator
Calls successor. but Messrs. Chandler.
Lodge and Allen all protested at once
that the case should go to the commit
tee on elections for investigation. Sen.
ator Hoar. Pasco and Vest joined in .
discussion and debated the rights Of
governors to fill senatorial vacancies.
After a lengthy debate the credentials
of John Henderson as senator from
Florida were referred by the senate to
the committee ON privileges and cleo
tions without division.
The Progress., 1897-03-20
N KINLEY'S MESSAGE.
What He Recommends t.
the Extra Session.
THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES.


He Urges Congress to First Provide For
tho Meeting of Government Expenses
and Then Take Up Other Necessary
Legislstion--Asks That New Tariff
Bill be Passed.
WASHINGTON. March 16.-The follow
ing is the message Of President McKin-
ley in full, which WIS sent to the extra
session of congress late yesterday after.
noon:
TO the Congress of the United States:
Regretting the necessity which has re-
quired me to call you together, I feel
that your assembling in extraordinary
session is indispensable because of the
condition in which we find the revenues
Of the governments. 1t is conceded that
tts current expenditures are greater than
Its receipts aud that such a condition
has existed for more than three years.
With unlimited means at our command
We are presenting the remarkable spec.
tacle OF increasing our public debt "
borrowing money to meet the ordinary
OUTLAWS incident upon even an econom-
government.
An examination OF the subject dis
closes this fact In every detail and leads
inevitably to the conclusion that the
condition Of the revenue which allows
It is unjustifinble and should be correc-
cd. We find by the reports of the Sec
Rotary Of the treasury that the revenues
TOrA h0 RcC
from all sources were 1926. 1858, $50. %
and the expenditures for all purposes
were $4la, 1908. 800. &c, leaving an excess
It receipts over expenditures Of 80. 914,-
1896 During that fiscal year $40. 57O.-
]67. 90 was paid upon the public debt,
which had been reduced since March 1,
1889, $3.50. G76, 800, and the annual inter-
est charge decreased 81 ! ,6s4 57b. go.
The receipts OF the governments from
all sources during the fiscal y car ending
June 80. is3. amounted to $459, 374,-
6S7. 65, nnd Its expenditures to $46l, 716,-
SOL o.. showing an excess of expendi-
lures ov receipts of s2.34l .67429.
Since that time the receipts of no fis-
cal year and with but few exceptions of
no month OF any fiscal year, have ex-
decided the expenditures. The receipts
OF the government from nj sources dur
ing the fiscal year en,iinT June 80, 1894,
welo 1871. So. 49S 20. All its cypendi-
lures $44! sos, 1855. - :yin- deficit,
the first since the resu N .,:.ou OF specie
pay ments of s69. 500, 260. 90.
Notwithstanding there was a decrease
Of ZIG, 100, l2S.TS in the ordinary ex-
Penses OF the government as compared
with the previous fiscal year, its income
was still not sufficient to provide for it's
daily necessities and the gold reserve in
the treasury for the redemption of green
backs was drawn upon to meet them.
Rnf This dig ,t,tS x,tii .,.,.a
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revenue to faithfully administer the
government without the contracting of
further debts or the continued disturb
ance of our finances.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
TWO AMBASSADORS NAMED.
John Hay Goes to Great Britain aud
Horace Porter to France.
WASHINGTON, March l6.-The presi-
dent has sent to the senate the follow
ing nominations
John Hay, to be ambassador to Great
Britain.
Horace Porter. to be ambassador to
France.
Henry White. secretary OF the en-.
bassy to Great Britain.
The Progress., 1897-03-20

Another Nicaragua Canal Treaty.
WASHINGTON, March !8s-Secretary
of State Sherman met the senate COM
mittee On foreign relations by his own
appointment aud was cloeetsd with the
members OF the committee for some
time. The principal subject under con-
sideration was the Nicaragua canal. It
is understood an attempt will be made
to negotiate another treaty similar to
that made by Secretary FrslinRhuysen,
which was withdrawn at the beginning
Of Cleveland's first administration.
The Progress., 1897-03-20

ExpOftS on0 1m00teo.
WASHINGTON, March 16.-The month.
ly statement of exports and imports OF
merchandise, gold and silver. from and
into the United States during February
issued by the bureau at statistics as fol-
lows:
Merchandise exported, $40. 7ss. 1888 {;
merchandise imported. SIS, l9s, 1858; Of
which, nearly $50. OoO,OO0 were free OF
duty gold exported, 1886, 6s7; gold i'm
ported. $544.7Oo: silver exported. g.
$50 362; silver imported. $763. 943.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07
Mems Furnishings.

A special sale tomorrow, and as long
as the lot lasts, Mons Iauudcred feIctia
Shirts actually worth i3c. TO 81. Tor 4sc
These ere salc-mcn's sample lines.
Every Shirt guaranteed perfect
N hlte body link cults, mo coilar.
All percale detached collars ana cuns.
All perCalc attached collars ana cut7.
Many other bargains I'm this department
Every item ls worth your close attention.
Mems Camel s-HIlr Shirts and Draw
crs. goods worth lHc.. for Z1c
Mems Natural Wool Shirts and Draw
ers. these goods are worth ,Jc., for 4ic.
Mems Natural Wool Shirts and Draw
ers. a. 81 garment, for zoe.
Mems ChcVOt Shirts, unlaundered'
plain ana fancy COlOrs. worth 3oc.. for Ac.
Mems CLeviOt Shirts. unlaundered, not
a shirt ia the LOT worth less than ylc.,
some worth more, We price them at 81 lie.
Mems Percale Shirts, Numbered, with
detached and attached collars and cults,
some white with COlOred DosOms, worth
from zoe. TO 81; We price them at 4sc.
Mems Fast Black and Heavy Mixed
Hose, extra good value, &C.; pairs Tor
2ac.
Mems Tan. Black and Balbrggan Hose
worth Z5c for 10 2-3c.
Mems Tan Black and Gray Hose. the
very best French Lisle-Ihread, worth
81 - and Soc, for ZJc.
Mems Black and Brown Mixed All-WOol
Hose pc goods, for lyc.
Mems Natural Wool and Camel s-Hair
Hose. heavy. worth z5c.. for l9c.
Mems Fine Cashmere Wool Hose, black
9nd natural cOl0rs, This is our sue. grade,
for 3Jc.
Mems Heavy and Lightweight Mittens.
SOC. goods. fer .5c.
Mems Fine All-Wool Mlftens, 25c. goods,
for l5c.
Mons Heavy DOgskln Gloves, .ieec3d
lined, our J0c grade. for ,Jc.
Mems Heavy Oh Tan Driving il)ycs,
lircd and Lnlned. worth l5c. Tor zoe.
Mems Fine Dress kid Gloves, In dark
ana light shades. not "a pair ia the lot
worth less then 81. for soc.
Mems Fine WCrstod Sweaters In whi.c
and black. our - jO quality, for $50.
Mems Fine Wool Sweaters. navy, white
and tan. cur 81. so quality. for SOC.
special-One lot Mems Scarlet All-Pure
Lamb's-WoOl Shirts and Drawers, goods
worth Sl2j, for zoe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07

cliy the favorite at this chldren's party
one of Che little girls. a very sweet little
blonde child w0re "a slip Of deep cream
orelndie covered with dots Of wired
white chenille This dotted material VIII
not lauuder but 70 cleans nicely, and
is much drcssicr than the plain goods.
without being any too elegant for child's
wear. Organile with wired dots comes
in all colOrs, one OF the prettiest patterns
being AN emerald green organdie with
wired pink dots.
The little white dress with wired white
chenille dots was worn over a slip OF
res rcd silk. The organdie being very
open in mesh. showed the silk plainly.
Tho effect was the same as the canvas
over silk worn so much by the elders.
BODICE TRIMMINGS.
over the small bodice there crossed
pieces Of the oreandic folded over pink
silk. and upon the shoulders were ruff
ncs Of tho organdie. with pink founda-
ton. Everywhere the ruddy rose shCne
BRIGHTLY and prcttily through.
The sleeves were bOuffant quite bal
loon-likc. euncnod with crinolne and
lined with rose silk. They were finished
bv deep ruffle Of organdie. above which
was a heavy cord Of rose silk
Around the waist was another heavy
cord Of rose-colored silk.
Little perpendicular ruillcs Of Valen-
Cicnncs lace ran from the neck to the
foot of the gown, front and back.
The touch of contrast which Is de-
manded by an dresses. whether for young
or old. was found in the stockings and
hair ribbon These were Of bright
bronze brown. The hair was tied with
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07

THIS dress was made the simplest Of all.
It's only BIT Of elegance WAS In the
sleeves, which were composed OF over
tapping ruffs OF gauze ribbons Of pale
mauve shade. These were set upon a
simple foundation Of organdie and plan
ned TO stand straight out. one above the
other. This gave a very pretty nan
sleeve effect
Around the waist there was gauze
ribbon knottcd at each side. small
gold 'nucklH almost thrcad-like In It's
mncncss. caught tho ribbon at the lett
side. This was the only bit OF Jewelry
worn. and 20 small was IL that at hrst
aelt 10 looked more like a stout goid
thread than gold buckle.
HOMEMADE STOCKINGS.
SIk storNnrs Of delicate texture are
worn hy little girls They arc many o.
them handmade az home being sup
posed 90 wear better If OF home manu-
npurc. This small child wore black SIR
stockings and tiny black patent leather
shippers Her hair WAS parted In the
middle and brushed down closely at each
,ilo. At the cars 10 was tightly curled
AVA tomhoG ont into "a great curly mass
aU GROUND tho head.
Drrnrfie is such pretty material for
O. cnlIs party dress tfat il IS dcserv-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07


tue i.ue ee hlto- so Wei known, ana
KY 9,i@,n 10y S'Ia.-eIs. ANA near by ls
sne ace ue lt concord. with Cle)pa-
u" Ntedie' N.a holel locality, ever
T,,Hiol aD,o as I'D. sdndest place IN an
.',il.o J. elit '.'5 one instance: here
-i l''.oiN. u. goa ana looked WIN
Inc 'l',..', 10, 49,. T,.i,s o.. lnese
...c, y O'N nAoI.
rs ne J"o5e ..d Hs SER sat quietly
N"lci.lh5 tht on happy children
we also tnouehi Ut some very serious
allennes iaat i-'re beautiful gardens
had witnessed ODD very tlmultuOus past.
Tor While there u been very many
scenes oi tne u unrtalled gaycty
there mad also N., ome ol very surpass-
i4s sadncss. aii .-'. ~ with riots and
hiocdshed. even i' e'chlns and burning
me grand OLD ItDe. 10 seems TO as
almost diliicul t' hcliete That the sad
features of such d. past Dad ever existed
EneIe "o~ an j. .ie.- peaceful, ana ana
ieIfy. ~ ""- ~" ti' ipHlr' rHooth
surface OF fals .ie there is ever
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07
Hosiery.

a few sample lots left at about half
their real value.
Some Low lots Of Misses and Boys
Bicycle Hose on sale tomorrow, II IL
ana llc. Not ionS since these we're 2oc.
Hosiery is a specially HERE, and, as
in AN other der artments, only perfect
goods are on sale
Children's Plain Ipswich Fast-BIack
Hose, reduced from ~ and y l-Zc. 10 &c.
pair. sizes -. T. IL, :. - only.
Misses Fine Ribbed Hermsdorf Hose.
double knee. heel and toe worth l9c.. for
sizes G. -. Z, and IL, u lie. pair;
sizes S and -, l5c pair.
Boys and Misses Bicycle Hose, two
thread. splicedt knee heel and toe. abJ)-
lutoly stainless. and worth 9ic pair Tor
sizes =, 1-2. 5. and S -. II lie, and
sizes O. -. and Do l5c. aDair.
Ladies' Tan Black. Balbriggan and OK
ford Hose good value. for &c. pair.
Ladies Albion Dye Seamless. double
solcs and heels. only u lie. pair.
Crown Stainless. black. Hermdorf dye.
plain silk finish. double scles, high spliced
heels, for ladies, worth &c., for 25c. pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07
Colored Dress Goods.

This department offers extraordinary
inducements TO buyers this week.
Fancy Colored Dress Goods the regular
90. quality. in pretty designs OF change
able effects. overworked with piich' al
30 at lie. yard.
A small lot OF Changeable Dress Goods.
IN pretty cOlors, that sells regularly at
l. 1-2c., for Zoe. yard.
Bv making a shrewd purchase We are
enabled 10 offer a beautiful line or 9ec.
Dress Goods I'm the following cOioIr'
Black and red check. ovcrworked WIN
black. navy and red checked. oyerworked
with black: navy and tan checked over
worked with black. myrtle grounds WIN
black bouclo stripes, navy ground WIN
black bOucle stripes; brown grotihd Win
black bOucle stripes-at 2lc. yard.
Short length of g. Soc. and 81 Broad
Cloth. in tan. medium brown seal bowl
myrtle. navy, red and black, at DC yard
A small lot Of Stylish. Pretty Plaid, Tor
waists and childrens dresses, at DC. yard.
2-inch EXtra-Hcavy Black SIX eros
Grain, with large and beautitul noral d'-
signs and figures. These goods would Do
very cheap az 15c., our price, ''c.
2l-inch Black Taneta SILK. heavy
weight with very stylish satin-effect fig
ures: these goods sell regularly at '5c.'
our price, soc. yard.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07
Notions.

Each year more space devoted to NO
items. Why?
Good service, perfect notions, full count
full measure. .
our prices for this good class Of little
things are invariably less than you pay
for trash at stores where questionable
class Of merchandise Is handled ana sea
under the banner OF sherins sales, &c.
White Tape. q yards TO piece, lVc.
piece.
Good English Pins. Be-. paper
Hump Hooks and Eyes, dozen 10 caro-
2 cards for BE-
Joe. Crimping Irons reduced TO &c. each.
Cashmere Bouquet Toilet Soap loc.
cake
Pears Urscentod Soap. Zoe. cake.
Pure White CASTLE soap, BE-. cake.
Aelaroma Toilet Soap Zoe. cake; beats
Buttermilk.
Tetlow's Face Powder. Sc. box
prOcuta, FOR chappcd hands, zoe. bottle.
Lettuce Cream. fOr chappcd hands ljc.
BARRIERS Bar Shaving Soap, Sc. cake.
Buttormilk Soap. cakes icr zoe.
WhaletCne Casing, 8 yards TO piece, &c.
piece.
satcen-Covered Dress steels, &c. dozen.
Covered Whalebones. Be. dozen
Telegram skirt Binding, all colors, &c.
yard.
pair. $780,,
The a. N. W. a. new waterproof dress
facing and binding, that VIII outwear the
skirt. t. l-2c yard.
Hook and Eye Tape, Dlach, "HIle anu
drab lOc yard.
900 pieces of l5c. Nainsook Beading re-
ductd 10 Zoe. piece.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07
TINWARE.

lg-lnch Round Trays. embossed tin, spe-
cial &C.. each.
Zoe. Japenned Dust Pans, special, Sc.
each.
he. Extra-Heavy Polished Fine 1-quart
size Coffee Pots ana Boilers. special, hc.
each.
Zoe. Enamellcd Wood-Handlo Cocoa
Shaped Dirpers, retnned' special, DC.
each.
sl.25 Patent oyster Fryers. best,on the
market. special. b9c. each
Heavy Tin Bread Pans, special, DC.
each.
l5c. MIX strainers heavy tin. &C. each.
l-qualt, 2-guart and 8-quart Nutrizio
Coffee Pot, improved patent drip pot.
special. AT 81 he each
1O-quart Galvanized Water Pals. spe-
cial. Toe. each.
lO-auart &c Galvanized Chamber Pals.
special lie. each. Limit, 10 GUS
toner
SPECIAL.-49c. Heavy Tin, Large-Slze
Wash Boilers, special, 2lc. each. Limit
! 20 q customer.
lsc. Heavy Zinc Wash Board, special.
o.. each.
2jc. Extra Heavy Double Zinc Wash
Boards special. lie. each.
5Jc Large Size Extra Tin Wash Boilers.
special Bic. each.
soc. l5-inch square-Top Oak Tables. four
legs. special. 25c. each. Limst. 10
customer"
10 and 25c. Child's Knife. Fork and
Spoon Sets, plated an white metal, Sps-
cial to close l0c. the set.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07
UUERIED DISSERTATIONS or us.
ITOR 10 yHE FdlIOUs sPOT.
The Bright, Peaceful and Happy Scenes
Contfasted with the Turbulent and
bloody Incidents of Long Ago.

one Of the pleasant scenes and rccolloc-
tons that recall Of one Of several very
delightful eoiourns In Paris are the Car
deu4 al tHc Iullerlcs and The hours passed
in them The shove card, which l ind ~
my notebook. only suggests TO me one
Cf many visits 10 me famous placer ana
iris brief memorandum VIII not extend
bcyCud or take ON more than the local
cOiorlug OF one visit Of one hour, When
in resfful. idle mood, ro please observe
the limitation. / viii have to studiOusly
avoid any elaboration on lengthy disser-
tstlOu on q title so comprehensive as the
Gardens Of the Tuilerles,' and only have
my little say supgcstcd by The card hand
ed me hv the oIeesilcualre after / had
duly paid M ten centim-s for the cane
scat chair furnished ne. 1 fancy one
could easily write cLe or more newspaper
columns or "a volume ou this noted and
famous locality, ftplcte as 10 ls win
traditions and history. III interviewer
with France and French history under
monarchy. the empires, inc republic Now
let me tell you, cry nilgly, ia a ran
dom way, about tho card and my one
visit Perhaps &c some other time ! viii
write up the Gardens of the Tuileries,
A NERITABLE PARADISE.
The gardens arc amply supplied with
stone lonchcs used for seats, but If you
dc not care o. take cold seat on cold
gray stones" why then you can occupy
"a cauc-scat chair ny paying the conct7-
siCnaire the sum Ot ifu confines Two
Ccutsl, when be VIII nInd you printed
receipt iu the shape of the card at the
head Of this communication. There are
numerous clccsut drives and walks ana
rich flower beds and ncatly-trialma n
shade trees all ir most proiusc dDuh-
dance. and an arranged with that SUI
perhiy artistic taste ever 'ch iracterislic
Nou. ,,ndor republican France this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07

worn by women have this year descend
cd TO their children. The larger, the
more naring and the more elaborate the
sleeve the better. Great balloons are
more the mode than modified puns.
4 white nainsook dress was the most
delicate thing imaginable 10 look upon.
II was as soft as candc-light and IL
hung in way 10 fri the heart of the
godet-lovlng woman wild with envy.
That Is one popularity Of children's
skirts. You can hang them as you please.
Being short. they do not become drawn
here and pulled out Of shape there. and
no matter how wrinklcd when sitting,
as soon as the child walks the gown
hangs in place again. During the dane
Ing there was not one Of these admirable
little frocks that had a gather or fold
out OF place.
The skirt Of this white nainsook dress
was gathered fun upon a very plain,
round waist II hung decidedly gath
cred" and in dancing touched the little
girls hands gracefully as they fell at
her sides The trimming of the skirt
was an entire dcux Of embroidery three
inches deep set around the bottom Of tho
skirt Tiny ruflcs Of lace edged the em-
broidery.
The waist had a narrow vest Of small
embroidery and Tuflles down the front;
and the aloovc-bailoons were trimmed
with IL.
Down each side OF tho RULED vest were
bows Of satin ribbon. those at the waist
having long satin streamers.
a TOUCH or COLOR.
White silk stockings and white satin
slippers were worn. In tho whole toilet
there was not one note Of color-save
only one. Running through the cmhroi-
derry in the tinicst thread Of color was
blue silk cord which family traced tho
uppor and lower edges Of the emhrol-
dcrcd figures. The white satin ribbon
also had a very narrow edge OF blue.
This. with the white. contrasted so bril-
liantly with the blue black hair Of tho
child.
Very few silk dresses arc worn by chill
dren. though silk IS cheaper than over.
Oriental silks can he bought for q few
cents a yard. But they are not consid-
cred as good form for children as the
lighter materials. MANY women hold
that silks are in positively bad taste.
Modistes that cater 10 children IRE advO-
eating the game ribbons and the velvet
faced satin ribbon and all the other vast
variety Of ribbon. but they are not f.
voring the introduction Of velvet ribbon
I'm costumes. nor Of velvet upon the
dresses. Neither are fancy buttons worn.
Gowns are hooked or buttoncd hy small
invisible buttons, but there are nome of
the brilliant button designs seen upon The
gowns Of older folk. Small gold buttons
are often seen.
Chfdren's lingerie IS very elaborate.
The most delicate lace pctticoats are or
ferod for childrcns use and small NM
dergarments rufled with lace 10 the
waist Fancy slippers arc more worn
than black ones. and stockings are some
tint. generally. not black nor white.
though very pretty ones arc seen I'm black
and white.
The small belongings Of a child's tot