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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

with which to redeem them, because IL
is tho proposition that all other gold IN
the treasury shall be used 10 pay current
liabilities is 10 not clear that the treas
ury would be in a condition 20 be easily
raidcd by spectators? They could send
gold TO "a premium and force the Govern
ment 20 "a paper or a silver basis unless
tho Government sold bonds for gold with
which TO maintain its credit
10 Is apparent that under such circum-
stances the Government could not sell
ts bonds at home or abroad advanta-
eeously IL a paper or silver basis were
actual or threatened 1t would have 70 pay
"a very much higher rate OF interest than
~ IFS finances were on q solid basis. The
chances are. therefore, that instead OF
saving money 81 would be q great loser
81 $4,000 coo Of sreenbacks should be Is
sued.
AS already stated, the issuing OF green
backs In 1862 was regarded as an over
whelming necessity. No such necessity
exists now The United States IS rlch
and onr credit IS Of the best. We can
borrow money at a very low rate OF in
terost why not then borrow II instead
of risking the quicksandsm Of greenback
fnanCcrng? There is no reason, as FAR
as we can see, except desire to get
into harmony with the Populists. But
the Democrats, 81 they are not watch
ful. will lose more than they will gain
by nlaying politics In connection with the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
A Loaded Dog.

That Ohio dog who swallowed five
sticks OF dynamite and was Immediately
afterward given the freedom OF the town
Is still lording II over his native heath,
so 20 speak. That he is happy dog there
can be no doubt. 1t isn't given TO the ca
nine mind to distinguish between high
and low explosives, and dog who Is
loaded 10 the brlm with the most deadly
combustlbles may still be recklessly hap
Ply. Certainly this dog had no notice OF
crossing the StyX
Any dog should be happy who can free
~ walk into the finest dining room In
town and md the family rapidly, though
respectfully Withdrawing before him.
leaving him to enjoy the good things Of
the table.
OF course. the denouement OF the dog
tragedy is anxiously awaited by the ner-
yous townspeople. Perhaps they are in
hopes that some wandering tramp will
kick the dog in fatal Ignorance OF the
fact that he is loaded. In the meantime
while they are Dreathessly waiting for
the climax, they want It generally under
stood that they have a dog on hand fnat
they would be glad 10 give away 10 some
person who will treat him kindly. He is
a nice dog and there Is a good deal more
In him than many people would imagine.
He Is a dag that can't help but rise in
the world. He Is dog from whom at
any time you may expect 10 hear a
good report.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
WAR REVENUE
BILL PASSES.
A Vote Was Reached in the Senate
Without Incident.
FEW AMENDMENTS WERE MADE.
The Most Notable Was One Taxing I'm
ported Tca-Pulman Car Tickets
Must Also Have a stamp-No
stamp for Newspapers.
FEW AMENDMENTS WERE MADE.

WASHINGTON. June with no cvi-
dence of exc--ucnt and without incl
dent worthy OF special note, but with
manifestations OF deep interest the War
Revenue measure was passed by the
senate thls evening at 1.0l o'clock.
The bin WAS under consideration eight
hours to-day. score or more of at
tempts were made % amend IT, but I'm
only three or four instances were the
attempts successful Particular effort was
made to amend the bond provision OF tho
measure bur 30 was futile in each in-
stanol.
The most notable amendment made 20
the measure to-day was that offered by
Mr. TiHman democrat. South Cardinal
placing a. duty OF ten cents pound ON all
tea imported into the United States. The
amendment created no debate. and was
adopted hy vote OF 81 to 80 10 Us CaI-
culated by TIC Senate experts that tho
duty ~ % 10 Enally enacted into Jaw
will raise at least S00))0o0 a year and
probably more.
An amendment. offered by Mr. Chill
ton Democrat Texas, "a member OF The
Finance Committee. provides for tax
graduated according 20 The price upon an
articles sold under "a patent-right trade
mark. or name not open TO general use.
and which are not otherwise taxed by
tho bin
Through an amendment offered 10y Mr..
Lindsay Dem. OF Kentucky ine senate
decided not 90 place "a stamp tuN upon
bundles Of newspapers wholly or partly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
An Elcctrical Marriage.

The passion for unique weddings
reached q climax last night when Miss
Jean.o s. Gumour. of No. IS India street
Brooklyn. and Mir Charles Stanford Mer-
ten, Of Forest Avenue. New York. were
married by an electrical ceremony in
the Moore Chapel at Madison Square
Garden, where the electrical exhibition
is in progress.
Electricity did all it could for the we'd
ding. The bride and bridegroom. their
attendants and parents came TO the we'd
ding I'm electric carriages.
The chapel, the tlniest I'm which a mar
rage has ever been performed, was deco.
rated with palms and vines. The guests
were seated in the dark at first At the
appointed hour Il. Mcfarland Moore in
ventor of the artificial daylight. turned
on the lights IN the arched roof
The white-robcd assistant OF the Rev
George G. Houghton, Of THE Little
Church Around the Corner VINO per-
formed the ceremony, waited for the
Bridal pair as they came down the aisle.
while Mr.. Weigz, of the Estes Company,
played Mendelssohn's wedding march on
an organ run by electricity.
The ceremony was weirdly effective,
The lights in the rear Of the chapel were
turned out The white light OF the for
ward tubes shone steadily while the
words OF the solemn service were said
accompanied by the murmuring of dy-
namos and electrical machinery like the
WaIllng of strong winds.
AS the minister concluded all the lights
were turned on and the chapel was
flooded with artificial daylight.
The bride wore a dainty white India
silk. the front OF the skirt being Of silk
MULE. embroidered with true lovers
knots Her sister. Miss Wayne Gilmour,
who attended, wore French organdie over
a yellow under dress, and carried big
bunch OF pink roses.
Marcus Nathan. General Manager Of
the electrical exhibition. attended the
Bridegroom. and c. o. Baker President
of the exhibition company. gave the bride
away,
Before the ceremony the public was adj
mitted 10 the rear OF the chapel, and OF
its conclusion the bride and party re-
NAMED seated In the chapel. while many
Of the crowd pressed forward with con-
gratulations.
The bridal party returned to the brides
mothers home In Brooklyn In the electric
carriages, where a reception and wedding
feast was given.-N. Y. Yorld.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

OF making o. regular dlet-or n regular
ration 20 tire soldiers-Of corn meal
Experience mas shown that for the
laboring manor the man exposed 10
hardships-there Is no bread superior 10
that made OF corn Not tho many-fan-
gled kinds Of alleged corn bread made by
alleged professional cooks, using eggs
and baking powders and otner things
until the flavor Of the corn IS lost, but
the plain old-fashioned hoecake and pone
bread made OF corn meal, salt ana
water. This simple mixture has two ad-
vantages to-wit: 10 makes the best
bread. and IL can be prepared without
the assistance OF an extensive larder'
The poor man In the hut, ana the solder
boy on the march, or in the camp can
easily learn 70 mix and 70 cook IL. An
oven however, Is needed for the one.
but a frying pan answers Che purpose as
nothing else can for the other. Tnin
ba-er-the thinner the better-spread
out upon a modicum >f grease in the
bottom OF the pan, cooked hurfiedly upon
a hot fire and turned quickly brings the
best results A little practice will turn
out the hoecake almost as thin and as
crisp as a wafer. It Is not only very
palatabIcto a hungry man, but it Is ex-
ceedingIy nutritious. This Is the bread
for the camp. But for the march the
pone baked in advance, in an oven is
the Shing 10 relieve the n1onotony Of
HARD --ack n Will keep for days, al
though 4 becomes a little dry after it is
cold.
In view OF the high price OF -four II
seems to US that the government would
find It not only useful but a great saw
ing to substitute. TO a large degree corn
meal for the use OF the men in the field.
The Southern boys would not nave 10
learn how 10 cook it or how to eat II. the
Northern bows could learn both. IL
would do them good They would carry
home a good lesson OF the war. We want
10 see the hoecake established north OF
Mason's and Dixon's line. II would re-
duce the consumption OF -four, and 1t
would help 10 put King Corn upon a
throne commensurate with his merits
Macon Telegraph.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

printed. which weight less than 100
pounds
A tax of four cents "a barrel was placed
or adulterated flour aud stamp TAX on
one cent ON every ticket enullhB l'e
holder 20 "a seat boo "a palace or paII'f car
or berth in a. sleeping car the company
selling the seat or berth being required
10 alllX the stamp
La the passage of the measure every
Republican voted in The affirmative.
by parties the vote in favor OF me
measure was as follows.
Republicans. 1893 Democrats. z; Popu-
lists. j. and Silver Republicans, j. total
a. Against the bin the Vote was Dem
ocrats. I'D: POpulists, o, and silver he
pubicans, j; total p. so,
The Democrats Who voted for the blu
were Messrs. Canery. German, Lindsay
NicEmery. Mitchell, Murphy ana Iurple'
Tho Populists were Mr.. Kyle ana inc
Silver Republicans was Mr. Mantle The
detailed vote follows:
Yeas-Aldrlch Allison, Baker Bur-
rows Canery. Carter. Chandler. Clarke,
Davis. Deboe. EkIns. Fairbanks, Fora
ker. FRYE. Galinger. Gear. German, Hale.
Hanna. Harsbrough. Hawley Hoar
KYLE. Lindsay. Lodge Mcbride, McEncry
Mcmillan. Mantle. Mason. Mitchell, Nor
rul. Murphy Nelson. Perkins Platt
(Conn). Platt q. ". Prltchard sowch
Shoup. Sp0oner. Thurston. Turpie War
rem. wellington, Wetmore, Wilson, Vol
COTS
Nays-Allen. Bacon. Bate. Berry But
Ter. cannon. Chiffon. Clay. Cockreu. Dam
EEL Harris. Heitfeld. Jones (Ark). Jones
(Nev). McLaurin. Mallory. Martin,
Money. Pasco Pettigrew. Pettus Raw
Inns. Roach. Stewart, Sullivan. Tillman,
Turley. Whites
Mr.. Allison moved that the Senate i'm
sist upon IT'S amendments and that con-
yerees be appointed The motion was
agreed 20 and Messrs. Allison, Aldrich
and Jones (Ark) were named as con-
ferees.
The senate then az 7l0 p. n. adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
Personalities.

Prince Henry OF Prussia, the brother
OF the German emperor, was rendered
a bali while In Shanghai. China, recently,
on which occasion he was presented with
gold and Jade art works valued al Slo'OOJ
Charles Dewey, brother Of the now
famous admiral. IS president OF lie
insurance company at Montpelier, VI
He and his wife recently celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary.
The Prince OF Monaco, who is an officer
in the Spanish navy. and who recently
notified Queen Christina that pressure
OF private business would prevent MS
entering active service, has since turned
no In London as a lecturer before q
learned society on the subject OF Ocean
ography."
Lady Stella and Lady Dorothea Hope.
sisters OF Lord Hampton. have taken
farm In the southeast OF England, their
intention being to creed and train ponies
Both young women are capital whips
and drpsrt veterinarians. beng quito
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

The erect o. the grcenbacks was 90
greatly impair the credit OF the Govern
fnent The people did not want 20 take
,hem and the Government found u oiih-
cult taxes. and even more difficult 20 bor-
row money on bonds. The Democrats
were right I'm the position they took. al-
Enough the issuing Of grecnbacka at thnt
time was regarded as a necessity, ana
va Justified on that ground.
But why Is lt that the Democrats who
were so hostile 20 greonbacks I'm 1862 are
40 friendly 20 them now? are not the
arguments as 20 their harmful character
a. string now as they were theny
would they not be a. effective in imp
,airlne the nations credit now as they
s,e them what a. the situation?
s,bere arc already outstanding $3.50 900
NJ greenbacks and Sloo0oOO0O Of treasury
notes issued under the Sherman silver
purchasing act II the proposed sl500OO0oO
~ greenbacks should be issued there
yo'lla be outstanding s0.9.eQo9g OF nat
money which the present administration
stands pleged to redeem IA gold. And
there would Do only slQ9o0poo9 OF gold
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

General Sheridan as he became older
conquered his shyness. At the time
OF the Commune says the New York
Evening sun, ne was in Paris with his
ald-de-camp. There was also stopping at
the same hotel charming American wo-
man with whom he was slightly acquain-
ted. The prisoners had been liberated
and were rushing madly through the
streets. The order had also been given
that all windows and shutters must ba
kept closed. Shut up In her dark room
and hearing tho noisy rabble below. the
woman became greatly alarmed.
There Is but one thing for me TO do.
she cried, ito insure safety. 1 will put
myself under the care Of the American
general"
She therefore ssnt her card TO Sheri-
dan. who OF once called and onered MS
services. lie also advised that she
should Join his party in the morning and
get away TO London. still she appeared
distressed Finally aha ariadi IA -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

able 10 care and prescribe for sick stock.
They are girls OF charming manners.
Pope Leo, although he was not young
when elected 20 the pontifcate-for he
was slxty-seyen at the tlme-has already
held il for a longer time than the great
majority Of his long line OF 252 predeces-
sOrs. Only eleven pOpes in all have
reigned more than twenty years and Leo
XIII. has already reigned twenty-one
years. Longevity is traditional in his
family. During his p0nuhcate he has
seen III cardinals die. and Of the council
which elected him In 1873 there are only
two sury1vors-Cardlnal Martel, born
In 1906 and Cardinal Canassa, born In 1909
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

little coal. They have delayed Sampson
the whole voyage.
My regards to Rafael and his daYf h.
ters and YOU know how much your
kinsman loves you.
(Signed) RAMON CAh"ANNA'
should be glad TO have you write
me your opinions; you know how mLch
/ appreciate them.
II the squadron is in Cuba they arc
going 10 destroy its wretched tor-lilca-
tions and sink a couple OF steamers 80
the mouth. They have already tele-
graphed to Key West for them, 20 see
II they have got them there, ana the
inventor. Holland. offers his submarine
boat 10 destroy the mines.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
Corn Bread.

Our Northern brethren do not appre-
ciate as a rule corn bread as we know
II and as we cook IL IN the South, more
particularly on the farm and in the
country homes
lust now in view OF the corner in
wheat and in view OF that fact that
Uncle sam Is engaged in feeding thous-
ands OF soldiers and sailors under trop-
zeal and seml-tropical suns, 1t will not be
amiss for the people. and the authorities
IN Washington. 70 take ~ Che question
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05

hornets at Virot's. They were to have
been down to-day. How can 1 go and
leave them?'
The General grasped the situation and
offered his arm 10 escort her to the mil
liners Happily It was rot far of. Ever
afterward he delighted TO tell Of his
pleasure at seeing such an array OF DAM
ty headgear. He had never been az a.
milliners before
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
ROOSEVELT'S ROUGH RIDERS,

war They were earnestly in favor of
the war and are i'm a large measure re-
sponsilIe for it. They cannot afford 10
insist upon "a financial policy that would
impair the ability OF the Government 20
carry ON The war.-Savannah News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
En- Route TO PhiIinnines.

ATLANTA. GA. June 4.-The recruits
from Fort Mcpherson intended for SER
vice In the Philippines left tonight in
two special trains for San Francisco by
way Of New Orleaps. They are a fine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
Fought TO Draw.

NEW YORK. June 4--Jack Everhardt,
OF New Orleans. and owen Ziegler, OF
Pennsylvania, boxed twenty rounds at
catch-weights at the Greater New York
Athletic Club. Coney Island. tonight,
and the result was a draw.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
no CURE CoLDIN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL IT fail
10 cure 25e. The genuine has L. q. .. on
each tablet !,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
SPANISH SPIES
NEFARI0US WORK
GOD NOT WITH THEM.
CONTINUED From First Page)

in the Antilles or wherever YOU might
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-05
Youths and Children's Suits

will be sacrificed this week. We
them in all shades, grades and ages.
Long Pants Srits, IA to 10.
Knee Pants Suits, 3 to II.
The sun., 1898-11-08

1flOn Circulars mailed to well-todo farmers tor
HU(JU Sl.50. All fresh names. J. W. McGraw,
wv Mansfield La.
The sun., 1898-11-08

| CHE IND For Agents and Travelling Men
NIIJE IIINE Sure sales. Prices right. Send
two 1c. stamps for samples and
prices. ". l.. Murlin. Neptune Ohio.
The silver star., 1898-08-11
Asa patriotic American citizen, you naturgl

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our Postscript man ~ Mr.. James Barton
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The silver star., 1898-08-11

Ethan Smith relates an experience
we would have given something to have
witnessed at a positively safe distance.
While going home from lodge last Satur.
day evening he saw skunk in the mid.
do OF the railroad track short distance
ahead Of him. Natural instinct--not
scent caused him TO stop. but the other
fellow had no fear and came toward him.
Providence has favored Eltham with
thirtyfour inch legs and he ut once put
them to good use. with the perfumed
gentleman In hot pursuit. After max.
Ing circle across the Hat, and missing
IN open door. where sat one Of north
Dolores bellies quietly reading. by only
y step or two. he managed 10 get home.
A. Ethan IL not the least bit bsshful
and now has fair start for mustache.
1t ia% wonfar how hhyot by that. daor,
The silver star., 1898-08-11

Last Thursday We closed up shop and
In company with Miss Olive WILDER, left
for visit TO our former home at La
Plata city. and were pleased with the
royal welcome we received from our old
friends. We were shown through the
Columbus mine aud are oorrespondingly
grateful for the courtesies extended by
Messrs. Thompson. Whipple and Wheel
er. OF course the dance Friday evening
WAS VII rlght-La Plata dances always
are. La Plata has improved in many
respects since we left 1t. nearly a year
ago. and We hope TO soon see 1t ut the
head Of Colorados mining camps.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

A one lowest standard thirty day fare
for the round trip has been made for
the Head Camp Woodmcn OF the World,
Pacific jurisdiction. August 22nd. to San
Francisco. Gala. and return. Tickets to
be on sale August 16. Stop overs on re-
turn trip within transit limit Of 10 days.
For further particulars inquire of Agent
Short.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

A shooting affair occurred last Sum-
day about II miles down the river from
Rico. but We have boen unable 10 get
the particulars. The report is that
WIN. Ruster shot and seriously wounded
Andy Holm. First reports stated that
Holm was dead. but it is now stated he
is still alive but not expected to live and
Ruster has escaped. No cause for the
trouble 10 known.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

Sterl Thomas. editor OF the Monte
yuma journal. and Ed Lamb. the Cor
tez druggist, were in this city yesterday
on business. Sterl made this office a
pleasant call and incidentally mentioned
the fact tha, he wouldn't object to going
to the legislature.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs Adam Kramer came over
from Mancos last Thursday to visit the
Kramer Bros and returned home Fri
day. Their little daughter, Maudie. who
has been visiting here. accompanied
them home.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

c. NJ. Elliott. proprietor OF the stage
line. made the trip through to Month
cello, Utah. last Friday to attend To
some business at that end of the route.
and returned home Tuesday. During
his absence his livery barn was in charge
OF Mr. Marymee.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

A team belonging to George CARING.
house ran away from Harris Bros. ware
house yesterday afternoon and were
caught by Robert McKibben on the
grade opposite VIM. Brumley's 9 residence.
No damage except the mixing OF some
flour and coal oil that was in the wagon.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

From all appearances the Dolores flour
null will be ready to grind some time
during the coming week. All Of the
machinery is in place and the finishing
touches are all that is necessary. The
mill engine moves about as nicely as an y
piece OF machinery can and under a
pressure OF eighteen pounds OF steam
has made go revolutions per minute.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

II you are friend Of free coinage you
should subscribe for THE SILVER STAR
and secure Senator Stewards book on
.Analysis Of the Functions Of Money"
Price 25 cents given free to all new
subscribers.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

W. II. Wallace and Wild" Estes came
in Tuesday from Disappointment. Wild
returned yesterday morning with load
OF salt and provisions. but Harv. remain
ed to visit with the girls.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

ATTENTION ID. OF P.-The members
OF Wild Rose Council No. Is. d. OF P. l.
o. r. NJ. are hereby notified that the
next regular meeting will be held Aug
10th. at o'clock. sharp. A full attend.
ance is desired as business OF import
ance will come before the council.
X. W. PoMERoY, X. of X.
LAURA NJ. DILLON. Pocahontas.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

A copy OF Analysis OF the Functions
OF Money" can be seen at this Office.
This book is offered as premium to
new subscribers to The SILVER STAR.
See ad on first page.
The silver star., 1898-08-11

The members of the Democratic Coun-
ty Central Committee are requested to
meet at Cortcz on "Wednesday evening.
Aug 18th al 7o'clock to elect chairman
and secretary and issue call for primaries
and county convention.