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(of New York; Secretary Of the Interior.
Britain signed at Washington and trans
1nitted to the senate for its ratification in jan
uary last respectfully urge the early action
of the senate thereupon, not simply matter
of policy but as duty to man.
Extra Session of Congress Necessary.
1t has been the practice to avoid as far as
possible. the calling of congress IN extraordi-
narr session. 1t is example which. under
ordinary circumstances and in the absence of
a public necessity is to be commended But
failure to convene the representatives OF the
people in congress in extra session when it in
wolves neglect of public duty. places the re-
sponsibility OF such neglect upon the executive
himself The condition of the public treasury,
S has been indicated. demands the immediate
consideration of congress Not to convene it
under such circumstances L view in
other sense than the neglect of a plain duty
1t has always seemed to that the post
than year after it has been chosen, deprive
congress too often of the inspiration Of the pop
ular will and the country of the corresponding
benefits. 1t is evident. therefore. that to post
pone action in the presence of great neceS-
sity would be unwise the part OF the execu-
tive because unjust to the interests of the
people In view of these considerations shall
gress in extraordinary session. Monday, the
18th day of March. 1897.
In conclusion, congratulate the country upon
the fraternal spirit of the people and the mani
feStations of good will everywhere SO apparent
The recent election not onl, most fortunately
demonstrated the obliteration of sectional or
geographical lines, but to some extent also the
prejudices which for years have disturbed our
councils and married true greatness
nation
Let me again repeat the words of the oath adj
ministered by the chief justice which, in their
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ored overcoat. Instead, the military
display was just large enough and
had just enough variety to give
the people pleasing oppor-
tunity to dwell upon the difference
between the three great arms of the
service, while as for the civic organiza-
tons, their leaders showed the neces-
sary ingenuity in the variety of their
costumes to make it a delight to look
upon their closely drawn lines Amid
the merry spectators a hearty need of
applause and a reverential uncoverin g
of heads was called forth by the pas
sage of the limping and battle-searred
veterans of the war, now few in num-
Der, but of sturdy heart
The Inaugural Address.
President Mckinley made his fealty
TO the American people on the east ter
race of the capitol He arose and I'M
covered, while Chief Justice Fuller, in
his flowing robes, administered the
oath in the presence of the tremendous
multitude. The new president kissed
the large gilt-edged Bible presented
by the bishops of the African Meth
odist church, to seal his oath A daz-
cling and inspiring scene spread out
before him as he appeared ON the steps
. of the senate wing. A glorious south
tern spring sun blazed from a blue sky,
IAN suspicious augury for his admins
tration. Except for Mr. Cleveland's
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and the presidential party swung into
the broad avenue and took its course
along the crowded thoroughfares to
the executive mansion. When the
head of the parade came in sight
of the thousands lining the way
to the capitol, the magnificent stretch
of broad asphalt of Pennsylvania av-
enue was swept as clean of intruders
as though the whole town was desert
ed, for behind the wire rope a steady
patrol of police had forced 100, 900 per-
sons. Then up and down the avenue
rose a cheer that rolled and echoed
back, and was taken up and repeated
again and again, the carriage of the
president and ex-president rolled into
view.
Over such a triumpha1 way, and the
presence and thunderous applause of
unending crowds, President Mckinley
was escorted to the white house. The
presidents reviewing stand occupied
two thirds of the white house ground.
It was solid1y built and finished
structure, carefully designed and taste
fully decorated. The background was
white, the columns were twined with
green and the national co1ors in float
ing colors and woven and draped de-
signs were the chief ornament The
stand seated 1000. The president
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A NEW PRESIDENT.
William Mckinley Assumes the
Highest Office IN the Land
Most Brilliant Parade Ever Witnessed In
Washington Inaugural Address Urges
Financial Reform and More
Revenue-The Ball

WASHINGTON. March 5--The capital
city never looked upon such perfect
parade as that which escorted Presi-
dent Mckinley from the capitol to the
white house and then passed in review
under his eye. The feature of the
splendid pageant was the perfect bal
ance between its contrasting parts and
the high order of skill that was shown
In the handling of the 10000 or more
men that stepped along or bestrode the
their way in the parade
There was no 1ong-drawn-out mass
ing of uniformly attired regular troops
or militia, pleasing enough to the mill
tary eye, but wearisome to the specta-
tors who made up the vast crowd
Nor was there any preponderance of
widely separated civic organizatio
whose identity was scarcely distin-
guishable through the presence or alb
sence of a high hat or different col
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out the punch in pals, the crowd
rushed upon them, upsetting the pals,
and breaking the glasses. Inside the
house the crush was SO great that dis
tribution of refreshments was impossi-
BILE, and tubs of orange punch were set
out in the grounds to entice people
from the rooms. Jackson himself was
SO pressed against the wall of the re-
ception room that he was in
danger of injury, and was pro-
tected by number of men linking
arms and forming a barrier against
the crowd. Men with boots heavy
with mud stood on the satin-covered
chairs and sofas in their eagerness to
get view of the hero. Judge Story
wrote that the crowd contained all
sorts of people, from the highest and
most polished down to the most vulgar
and gross in the nation. 81 never saw
such mixture" he added. 1.-The reign
of King Mob seemed triumphant. 7
was glad to escape from the scene as
soon as sible."-Joseph e. Bishop,
in Century.
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to all Business conditions not the most
promising. 1t will take time to restore the
prosperity of former years The restoration of
confidence and the revival of business which
men OF all parties much desire depend more
largely upon the prompt, energetic and intelh-
gent action of congress than upon any other
single agency affecting the situation
Against Trusts and Combinations.
The declaration Of the party now restored to
power has been in the past that of '-opposi-
ton to all combinations of capital organized in
condition of trade among our citizens,' and it
has supported ''such legislation will prevent
the execution of all schemes to Cypress the peo-
pie by undue charges their supplies, or by
just rates for the transportation of their prod
ucts to market This purpose will be stead
lily pursued both by the enforcement Of the laws
now in existence and the recommendation and
support of such new statutes may be neces-
sary to carry it into effect.
Our naturalization and immigration laws
should be further improved to the constant pro-
motion of safer, a better and a higher citizen
ship Reforms in the civil service must go
But the changes should be real and genuine, not
perfunctory. prompted by zeal in behalf of
any party, simply because it happens to be in
power
A Great Merchant Marine.
Congress should give prompt attention to the
restoration of our American merchant marine
once the pride of the seas in all the great ocean
highways of commerce To my mind few more
important subjects so imperatively demand its
Intelligent consideration. The United States
has progressed with marvellous rapidity in
every field of enterprise and endeav or until We
have become foremost in nearly all the great
lines Of inland trade, commerce and industry.
Yet, while this is true, our American
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(of Maryland) Postmaster-General
upon the forbearance and assistance of all the
people in the discharge Of my solemn response
bilitieS-
One Continuous Ovation.
AS President Mckinley and ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland, arm in arm, emerged
from the capitol after the lunch the
buglers sounded salute and cheers
went up, frightening the horses and
making a confusion in bringing for
ward the handsome turnout which was
to bear the presidential party to the
white house. Mr.. Mckinley took the
rear seat on the left with Mr.. Cleve-
land beside him on the right. On the
front seat were Sherman, muff1ed in a
fur collar, and Senator Mitchell, of
Wisconsin.
1t was one continuous ovation from
the start. The president raised his hat
time and time again, bowling and smil-
ing his Acknowledgements. From win
dows, roofs and trees rang continuous
cheers, while flags and handkerchiefs
were waved in demonstrative greeting.
Mr.. Mckinley, seeing that his salutes
were continuous, at last sat bare
headed, hat in hand, waving acknowl-
edgments to the multitude. At the
Peace monument the brilliant escort
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mission of prominent, well-informed citizens
Of different parties who will command public
confidence both account of their ability and
special fitness for the work
For International Bimetallism.
The question of international bimeta1liSm
will have early and earnest attention. 1t will
be my constant endeavor to secure cooperation
world Until that condition is realized when
the parity between gold and silver money
is supported by the relative value of the two
metals, the value of the silver already
coined and of that which may here
after be coined must be kept constant
ly at par with gold by every resource at our
command The credit of the government. the
of its obligations must be preserved This was
the commanding verdict of the people and it
will not be UNDECIDED
Economy Must BE Observed.
Economy is demanded in every branch of the
government at all times, but especially in
periods like the present of depression in bust
ness and distress among the people. The sever
est economy must be observed in all public ex-
penditures and extravaganza stopped wher-
ever it is and prevented wherever in the
future it may be developed. The government
should not be permitted to behind or in
crease its deb. in times like the present A de-
f1ciency is inevitable SO long the expenditures
of the government exceed its receipts. It can
only be met by loans increased revenue.
While a large annual surplus of revenue may
invite waste and extravaganza, inadequate
lie and private credit Neither should be en-
couraged-
Not in Favor of Loans.
The best way for the government to maintain
its credit is to pay as it goes-not by resorting
to loans. but by keeping out of debt-through
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zirst Inauguration in 1885, there has
been no such an ideal day for the mo-
.znentous ceremony. President McKin-
hey said in part:
Fellow-C Citizens: In obedience TO the will
of the people and in their presence by the
authority vested in me by this oath, 1 as
sumo the arduous and responsible duties
of president of the United States, relying
ION the support of my countrymen and in
volxing the guidance OF Almighty God
THE Responsibilities of the high trust to
(which i have been called-always Of grave i'm
SEoortance-are augmented by the prevailing
business conditions, entailing idlenesS will
fng labor and loss to useful enterprises The
country is suffering from Industrial disturbances
from which speedy relief must be had Our
financial system needs some revision our
money is all good now. but its valve must not
further be threatened 1t should all be put on
scan enduring basis not subject to easy attack,
currency should continue under the su-
.xervision OF the government The sew
~sral forms OF paper money offer.
,fn my Judgment constant embarrassment to
THE government and a safe balance in the treas
curry. Therefore believe it necessary to devise
a system which, without diminishing the circu-
sIating medium offering premium for its
contraction, will present N remedy for those ar
engagements which, temporary in their nature.
been displaced by wiser provisions With ade-
quaee revenue secured. but not until then we
can enter upon such changes in our fiscal laws
as will, while inSuring safety and volume to
our money, no longer impose upon the govern
knert the Necessary of maintaining so large n
gold reserve. with its attendant and inevitable
temptations to speculation Ii. therefore. con-
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Competent Criticism.

Men are not supposed to know much
about the fashions, unless they are
professionally interested in them, but
there are cases when their Judgment
may not be altogether impertinent.
A lady, meeting another, said to her:
''And how does your husband like
your new dress?"
Il don't know yet"
'.Why, hasn't he seen it?"
Eyes, but he hasn't seen the bil1r'-
Youths Companion.
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gress in its wisdom shall deem it expedien { to
create commission to take under early con-
sideration the revision of our coinage banking
and currency laws and give them that exhaust
i've, careful and dispassionate consideration
that their Importance demands, shall concur
In such action II such power is vested in the
president, it is my purpose to appoint q COM
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revival of manufacturing will be a relief to
both No portion of population is
more devoted to the institutions of
free government more loyal to
their support. while none bears more cheer
fully or fully its proper share in the mainte-
nance of the government or is better entitled
to its wise and liberal care and protection
Legislation helpful to producers is beneficial
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JAcksoN's INAUGURATION

A Mob Followed Him and Invaded the
White House.
An eye witness, who took some
what jocose view of the days events,
wrote that the most remarkable fea-
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stood in projecting area, sheltered by
glass; The audience was notable in all
its elements
The Inaugural Ball.
The inaugural ball was the climax of
the day. To the minds of many there
was nothing comparable to it. The
presidential party arrived at the ball
at quarter before ten o'clock, but
they came in SO quietly at the main
entrance of the south side of the build
ing that only those gathered about the
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respective spheres, so far applicable, would
have all my countryrnen observe: IT will
faithfully execute the ONCE of president OF the
United States and will, to the best Of my ability,
preserve, protect and defend the constitution
of the United States This is the obligation 1
have reverently taken before the Lord most
high To keep it will be my single purpose my
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an adequate income secured by system of tax
alton, external or internal, BOTH 1t is the
settled policy of the government t, pursued from
the beginning, practiced by all parties and ad-
ministrations, to raise the bulk of our revenue
from taxes on foreign productions entering the
United States for sale, and avoiding, for the
most part, every form of direct taxation, ex-
cept in the time of The people have de-
clared that such legislation should be had as
will give ample protection and encourage to the
industries and the development of our country
1t is, therefore earnestly hoped and expected
that congress, will, at the earliest practical
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 helpful to every section, and every enter
prise of the people
In the revision of the tariff, especial attention
should be given 90 the re-enactment and extern
sion of the reciprocity principle of the law of
1880. under which great stimulus was given
to our foreign trade in new and advantageous
markets for surplus agricultural and man
ufactured products
Manufacturing Must Be Revived.
The depression of the past four years has
fallen with especial severity upon the great
body of toilerS of the country and upon none
more than the holders of small farms Agri-
culture has languiShed and labor suffered The
The true Democrat., 1897-11-20
A Famous Cat Painter.

In a beautiful house in Brussels
there lives an old lady, Nine. Hen.
'ietta Ronner, whose work has won
her fame and money. Like Rosa
Bonheur, she is an animal painter,
but instead of horses and COWS, her
speciality is cats. In the early part Of
the century her father, Joseph Au-
gustus Knip, was we'll known in Ans
sterdam as a flower and landscape
painter, and educated his daughter in
art, according to the Chicago Record.
Her destiny was to be that of por-
trait painter, but she never liked it
and determined to study animals. At
the age of sixteen she exhibited at
Dusseldorf the picture of "A Cat in
the Window" which attracted much
attention, but the picture which made
her reputation was "The Friend of
Man," a canvas six feet by eight, rep
resenting an old man weeping over
the death of one of his dogs, which
had been used for drawing a cart.
Very soon afterward she turned her
attention to cats, and she has painted
every form and attitude and character
and kind Of cat and kitten. The usual
way that she works is by placing a
cat in glass case made for thepurpose,
with cushions which invite the animal
to a natural position. Although sew
enty-three years of age, Nine. Ron
ner looks twenty years younger, save
for her snowy white hair. What is
most strange is the fact that one never
sees cat at Nine. Ronner's. When.
ever she wants to paint one she has
model brought to her.
The true Democrat., 1897-11-20
Hottest Place On Earth

Three or four districts claim the I'M,
e1lvIable distinction of being the hotties,
place on earth. They are all either sit
pated IN deserts or in localities where
lesert winds are prevalent during =
portion of the year. The cities on the
Red sea, both to the east and west of
tnat BODY OF water, are subject to very
hlgn temperatures in summer. At Mas.
eowah, when the southwest wind blows
traversing US 1t does 1000 miles of arid
SAND, the heat becomes uncomfortable
the thermometer during the daytime
frequently rising to a point between
loo and 14o, and In the sun going to
a70. The wind bears with It clouds Of
sand and dust from the Sahara, render.
ing 1t dangerous to be In the open air.
ana IN spite Of the heat the inhabitants
are forced to shut themselves up in
the'r houses, stopping every chink
through which the wind and dust NAV
enter. The Valley of the Euphrates is
another place of high temperatures, At
Bagdad the southwest monsoon occa.
slonally sends the thermometer IN to
1lo or 12o. The lower vall.y of the
danges IS intensely hot, the daily TEN.
perature during the summer season be.
ing from 1o5 to 112. The hottest places
ID the United States are the sandy val
leys Of Western Arizona, the temper
ature frequently rising to 10 or liz.
The true Democrat., 1897-11-20
Animals and the Weather

Many naturalists insist that animals
have a special sense which enable,
them to foresee approaching changes IN
the weather and conduct tbemselye.
accordingly. Hens, ducks and geese
are well known to make preparations
for rain, and hours before the change Is
apparent to human beings these crea.
lures may be seen oiling and dressing
their plumage. Pigs frequently nne-
pare shelter for themselves before q
storm; a pig carrying q mouthfu] Of
straw Is to the farmer sure sign Of
rain. Dogs and horses exhibit unusual
lassitude before rain, and the cat wash
ing her face Is, among housewives a
certain sign. The croaking Of the "rain
crow Is considered, in the country dis
tricts, as an indication Of bad weather
while even ants and bees, when rain ia
approaching, seek their homes, the for.
mer retiring to their holes and closing
the entrance, while the latter hurry to
their hives as though conscious that
dancer was In the air.
The true Democrat., 1897-11-20
Wealthiest Child on Earth.

The richest baby in the world is
the Grand Duchess Olga, daughter Of
the Czar and Czarina of Russia, and
worth in her own right more money
than that of the Vanderbilts and Astors
rolled into one. This baby princess
was born November 3, 1895, and as
m heiress she completely overshadows
the recently arrived Marlborough
scion of fortune. Little Duchess Olga
Is a great-grandchild Of Queen Vic
toria, and is bright youngster, de-
spite her royal lineage and coming
millions. She is entirely unconven-
donal in her way Of dressing aud isn't
T. bit proud Of her position in the
world.
The true Democrat., 1897-11-20
The Size of Threads.

"Every seamstress, whether she
wants No. 80, or go, or 1875 thread,
knows from the number just what size
the thread will be and what kind of
sewing it can be used for; but how the
numbers came to be just what they arc
and just what they mean not one per-
son in one thousand knows" said a
dealer in spool cotton to Star re-
porter. ''Yet it is very simple mat
ter to explain, providing you only
know the points and how to elucidate
them. For instance, when $40 yards
Of yarn weigh 1000 grains pound of
cotton, the threadmaker's mark is No.
l. If 1880 yards weigh pound it ia
marked as No, 2.
"For No. so yarn it would take so
multiplied by $40 to weigh pound;
this is the whole explanation Of the
yarn measurement as used by the
spool cotton manufacturers. The
early manufactured thread was of
three instead of six cord, the number
being derived from the number of
yards to the pound, just as it is to-
day.
when the sewing machine came
into the market as the great thread
consumer, unreasoning in its work
md inexorable in its demands for me-
chanical accuracy, six cord cotton had
to be made in place of the old and
tougher three cord, it being much
'moother. As thread numbers 7ere
already established they were not al
tered for the new article, and No. sc
six cord and No. 60 three cord were left
Identical in both size and number.
'To effect this the six cord has to be
made of yarn twice as fine as that de.
manded in making the three cord va.
riety. The No. 60 six cord is now
made Of six strands of No. 120 yarn.
The three cord spool cotton is thesame
humber as the yarn is made of. Six
cord spool cotton is always made from
yarn double its number. Thread is a
simple thing, but, simple as it is.
there are 5000 kinds Of it and each
kind goes through hundreds Of differ
ent processes in the course Of manu-
lacture. There is one factory in New
Jersey that turns out over 1000, 1000
spools daily"
The true Democrat., 1897-11-20
The Magnet in Surgery.

Not long since, while washing
clothes, a young laundress thrust a
broken needle into her hand. A sur.
geon who was consulted q few days
afterward refused to operate, as the
needle had disappeared, and he feared
the necessity of making a number Of
incisions. After two months the girl
lost the use of her right hand, q slight
movement of the fingers causing ex.
quisite pain. A feeble electromagnetic
was then employed to draw the nee-
die to a deshy portion of the hand.
Before the third trial the girl COM
planned of q pricking in the palm near
where the magnet had been applied.
At the ninth sitting the needle came
out broken end first and fixed itself
to the magnet. There was no pain or
loss of blood.