n T " E E V.EN11NG HGAAETTE - ber. GOLD Blslsllll GOAL. Connecticut , Democrats Are ~ Against ' Free Coinagc of Silver. THE RESOLUTIONS CHOSEN. Hearty Indorsement For President'Cleve- land—Ex-Governor Russell’s Name Not Presented to the Convention at His Request—Other Political News. HARTFORD, June 11. —The Connecticut Democratic convention was called to order at 11 o ’.clock Melbert B. Cary was chosen as temporary chairman. He said in part: “Let me call your attenticn to the great change that has come over the political conditions of the country in the last de< cade, to the great but unorganized party that has no name, no platform. no candi- dates and desires no office that is repre. sented by' the independent vote. To this scattered, unorganized band of independ- ent thinkers throughout the land the Democratic party is indebted for many of its recent victories, and in the coming canpaign it is this independent vote that will hold the balance of power and perhaps deCide the conflict which is to be concluded at the polls on the 3d day of next Novem- Many representative cltiZens in the state today —- substantial business men, heavy taxpayers, professional men and in- telligent workingmen—disclaim all alle- glance to any party whatever. These men have often voted with us in the past, have helped to win our elections for us, and. gentlemen, I appeal to you to retain them in your confidence and in the party. The way to do this is to let your deliberations and the platform you are about to adopt conform strictly to that fundamental prin- ciple of the Democratic party first stated by its founder, Thomas Jefferson, in his inaugural address almost 100 years ago, when he pledged the party to do ‘equal and exact justice to all men.’ ' The Issde of the Campaign. “In every great political campaign there is usually one predominant issue that takes precedence over all others. Gentle- men, the issue of the presidential election of 1896 is not the tariff. That question was’settled four years ago. when it was the supreme issue, and was decided in our favor by one of the largest majorities that was ever givenb the electoral college. “The real is e which is to be decided this fall is the one involving the currency of the nation, the life blood of our domes- tic and foreign ccmmerces. This is a question upon which both parties are somewhat divided, and for that reason it is of the utmost importance that the Democ- racy of Connecticut shall announce its views in clear, positive and ringing tones that shall leave no doubt of its position or of what it proposes to do. Let no thought of expediency or temporary party success influence you in the decision of this ques- tion, for, gentlemen, there is something higher than party success and something better than securing office. Let us make up our minds what is right, what is hon- est. what is best for the country and an- nounce that as our ultimatum. A Double Standard Impossible. “Let us show the people of this nation that the Democrats of Connecticut, in con- vention assembled, do not fear to state ex- actly what they mean without equivoca- tion or evasion. Let us tell the people that we are done with the depreciated sil- ver dollar. Tell them a double standard is impossible; that it is a contradiction of terms—merely a trick of words without any meaning; that we do not believe in a double standard in currency any more than in morals or in business; that the only men in business who use a double standard are those who put sand in their sugar and have one standard of weight for buying and another for selling. Let us tell them that all this talk about interna. ticnal bimetallism is a delusion and a snare, and that they might as Well at- tempt to roll back the broad waters of our mighty Connecticut as to induce England and Germany .to depart from the single gold standard and adopt the standard of India, China, Mexico and South America. Tell them that all attempts to regulate by law the actual or relative values of gold and silver are futile or absurd. Let us tell them that we do not wish the government to make 50 cents’ worth of silver legal tender for $1, and that we do not wish to be compelled to take such money is pay- ment for our wages, our goods or our crops. Let us tell the people of this coun- ‘try that we consider this a question of na- tional honor; that, as has been'weli said byadistinguished citizen of this state, every government bond is as sacred as a soldier’s grave, and that so far as in us lies we intend these bonds shall he paid dollar for dollar in gold, as was the un- derstanding at the time they were sold. Cleveland and Russell Praised. “Now is the time to proclaim to the peo- ple that the only thing that the Democrats of Connecticut will vote for as the basis of our currency is the single gold standard of value. Let us instruct our delegates in Chicago to announce this as their ultima- tum. Let us fight it out on this line, and we are bound to win in . the end, for any other standard is un-Democratic, unjust and dishonest.” The speaker was lavish in his praise of President Cleveland and of ex-Governor W. E. Russell. In urging the selection of a nominee for president the speaker said: “Do not nominate a man who refuses to say where he stands upon this great ques- tion of the currency or upon any other question that is vital to the interests of the country. Do not name a man who is a great unknown, the apotheosis of mys- tery. Do not name the darkest horse of the century. Do not nomihate a tongue tied Napoleon. Do not nominate a man of whom California will apprbve on a free coinage platform, of whom Ohio will ap— prove on a bimetallic platform. of whom Vermont will approve on a strictly gold platform. Do not nominate a Dr. Jeykllr and Mr. Hyde sort of man for the presi- dency. Gentlemen, the day for silence, evasion and trickery has gone by. The is- sue must be met. ” The Platform. _ Following the address of Temporary Chairman Cary, who was also made per- manent chairman, ex-Governor Waller made a vigorous'speech, and at its conclu- sion Colonel Osborne, who was chairman of the committee on resolutions, presented the following platform, which was adopt- ed: ”The Democrats of Connecticut believe that the fundamental principles of the ' . party declired by its founder, Thomas J'ef— ferson, and reaffirmed by Jackson, Tiiden and Cleveland, are binding at all times. Among them are the fOllowing essential " doctrines in the creedcf the party; ‘1‘ ‘The honest payment of our debts and the sacred preservation of the public faith. Advertise in the Gsznrrn. ‘ > , “ ‘Economy in the public expenses that labor may be lightly burdened. “ ‘Equal and exact justice to all men of Whatever state or persuasion, religious or political. . “ ‘Freedom of religion. . ”As a necessary consequence the honest . payment of public debts and the preserva- . tion of the public faith and credit require that the gold standard of money as a measure of value shall be maintained. “While we favor the most liberal use of; silver consistent with the enforcement of' a gold standard, we are unalterably op- posed to the free coinage of silver, deem- ing it a device for the debasement of our currency, and to the compulsory purchase "‘ of silver by the government. Under exist- ing circumstances to pay public debts in silver coin is repudiation; to pay private debts in coin is to rob the wage earner, and to provide for the free coinage of sil- ver means the destruction of legitimate business and great suffering among the laboring classes. “We believe that the safety of our na- tional finances requires a system of sound banking by which a bank note currency ample to supply the needs of the whole country shall be created, safely secured and always and everywhere redeemable in old. 8 No General Tarifl‘ Revision. “The purpose of all taxation is revenue. In establishing a system of tarifi taxation for revenue careful consideration should be given to the schedules, with due regard for the cost of raw materials and the in- terests .of labor. We are opposed to any further general revision oil the tariff as tending to unsettle business and deprive labor of employment, and we believe that only such changes should be made from time to time as are necessary to provide revenue. These revenues should be made equal to the expenditures and should pro- vide a surplus for the payment of the fed- eral debt. Expenditures should be gov~ erned by economy and simplicity of ad- ministration and should be made with the regard to the ability of the people to pay taxes, whether direct or indirect. “We heartily lndorse the administration of President Cleveland, and we especially approve his firm support of the public credit and his exempliflcation of the Mon- roe doctrine.” The Delegates Approved. Following the adoption of the resolu- tions the list of ‘delegates‘at large agreed upon at last night’s caucuses was present- ed and adopted without a dissenting voice. They are: First district, Hon. Miles B. Preston of Hartford; Second district, Hon. Lynda Harrison of GuilfOrd; Third district, Hon. Thomas M. Waller of New London; Fourth district, James M. Alldis of Torrington. The county delegates are: Hartford, Ed- ward D. Coogan of Windsor Locks; Tol- land, Lyman T. Tingler of Vernon; New Haven, William A. Kennedy of Nauga— tuck; Middlesex, Horace R. Butler of Mid- dletown; New London, William H. Shields of Norwich; Windham, Frederick A. Mor- rell, M. D., of Putnam; Litchfield, Hon. Charles K. Lyman; Fairfield, Michael J. Houlihan, Newtown. At the request of Hon. William E. Rus- sell his name was not presented to the con- vention, Hon. Lynda Harrison having re- ceived a letter from the ex-governor to the effect that as the convention was one of principles instead of men he believed it would be more judicious to await the ac- tion of the Chicago convention instead of having delegates instructed for any par- ticular individual. . At 12:25 the convention adjourned. Free Silver, but No Bolt. CHICAGO, June ll.—James H. Eckeis, comptroller of the currency, has arrived in the city. Mr. nEckelsldenied that he‘ was here on any political mission. “It looks now as if the silver faction will control the Democratic national convention, ” said Mr. Eckels. “but as to whether it will gain the election—well. that’s a different matter. I don’t hear so much talk about a split up among the sound money men as reports seem to indicate. It seems that all such talk emanates from the camp of the opposing faction—the silver men— rather than from the faction which is ex-' pected to bolt. ” Maryland Against Free Coinage. BALTIMORE, June 11.—'Senator‘Gorman was chosen temporary and permanent chairman of the Democratic convention. The resolutions favored a tariff for reve- nue only and indorsed “the vigorous pol- icy of President Cleveland.” The finan- cial plank was a straightout indorsement of the present gold standard of currency and an emphatic condemnation of the free coinage of silver at a. ratio of 16 to 1. Indian Territory For Bland. VINITA, I. T.. June 11.—-The Indian Territory Democratic convention elected six delegates to the Chicago convention. Free coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 was indorsed, and the delegates were in. structed for'Bland for president. Vassar Commencement. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y., June 11.—-Gom- mencement exercises were held in the chapel at Vassar college. The senior class, numbering 118, is the largest that has ever graduated from the college. The fol- lowing essays were read: “The Unselfish- ness of Culture, ” Julia Augusta Schwartz; “Social Economy In Ant Life.” Anne Moore; “TheVoice of the Poet the Voice of Hellas,” Helen Thirza Wood; ”A Lost Social. Art,” Hannah Winifred Arnold; “Some Neglected Duties of City Govern- ment," Gertrude Eugenie Macarthur. Secretary Morton at Roanoke College. SALEM, Va., June '11.-—The exercises of the forty-third annual commencement of Roanoke college closed brilliantly. The Latin salutatory was delivered by G. M. Brydon of Virginia, after which came ad- dresses by V. McCanley, B. P. Smith, J. A. Dukes and. the valedictory byA. H. Throckmorton. After these speeches came the feature of the day—an address by Hon. J. Sterling Morton. secretary of agriculture. The Barcelona Bomb ThroWer. BARCELONA, June 11.—The police have ascertained that the name of the man who threw the bomb into the religious proces- sion last Sunday. causing the death of about a dozen persons, is Changer. He is an agent for an anarchist club. A num- ber of similar bombs have beendiscovered in the outskirts of this city, and it is be- lieved here that some of the persons ar- rested are connected with the Cuban in- surgents. Matabele Forces Rented. BULAWAYO, June 11.—Macfarlane’qs col- umn has had a sharp brush near Imguza with a force of Matabeles. The latter were routed with the loss of, 30 killed, Two troopers ware wounded. Explosion on a French Ironclad. TouLON, June 11. —During the official" trial of the new French ironclad J auregui- berry one of her boilers exploded, injuring nine men. . Advertise in the Gamma. 'nent citizen of Arizona said.‘ CONQUERI‘NG A" BRGNCGL ll How It Can Be Done, According to Yera- 1 clone Citizens.- It is related of a. prominent citizen of Arizona that he once met a, promi- 11ent citizen of Montana on the neutral ground cf Colorado. The subject of bucking horses coming up, the promi- “We have some very skillful riders down in my country. This, of course, shows out particulagly when they are breaking wild‘ broncOes togride. When an infuriated mustang, saddled for the fi1st time, andpirearin'g and bucking with all the terrific energy of his savage natureulooks up out of the tail of his eye and watches his rider calm- ly roll and light a. cigarette, it has an excellent efiect on him, and usually be cools down, realizing the hopelessness of his task.” Then spoke the prominent citizen of Montana: . “That will do. very well, I dare say, for the comparativelymild and modem. sive horses of'5‘our southern latitude, but it has been found .to have no influ- ence whatever on our fierce and vicious beasts. But when one of our cowboys mounts a bronco for the first time it helps greatly to subdue the creature when, after he has leaped and pitched for 15 minutes, he happens to glance back and finds his rider quietly shav: .ing, holding a small mirror in one hand and the razor in the other, with the mug, hot water and bay rum in a. little basket on his arm. Ah,- it’s all in know- ?ng how, this subjugating a. Montana brdnco‘l” ' Then the meeting of prominent citi- zens adjourned—Harper’s Magazine. PARTS HER HAIR AT THE SIDE This Is 8. Severe Style Started by the Manin ’ nish Girl. Fluffy bangs, and even the coquettish waves that so graciously conceal the imperfections of an ugly forehead, are, as well as the girl that wears them, out 1f date. The mannish girl is at the leight of fashion, and she is astonish: ng thousands of her primer sisters by parting her hair at the side. Absolute severity and simplicity are the motto of the new hair-dressing. I‘wist or coil or braid or do whatever you will with your back hair, so long as the result is modest and inconspicuous, but under no circumstances must you venture to impart a feminine curl to the front locks. Landy Helen Stewart has set the fashion over in-England, and her titled friends who are tr5ing to’lookc as well as Lady Helen does aie renouncing all connection with the stereotyped frizzes that serve as the badge of English 105'- alty. American women are beginning to take up the fad, and the tailor-made girl of the coming summer promises to - be a model of congruity, with the 'addi- tion of her manniSh little hats’ and her hair newly parted at thei‘side. The 1 cw fashion may net be positive- ly bec ming to those who are afflicted withs iraight locks, but it hen the hair has a 1:;tura1 wave the effect 1s rathe: graceful. The girl who knows the 'se- cret of looking well rises superior to the most exacting fashion and even transforms a purely mannish coiffure so as to call forth admiration. —Chicago Tribune. HE DIED SUDDENLY. Cannot Be Said That Anybody Was Very Much Surprised. A Washington man who has recently returned froma six-months’ 1 isit 1n the great and growing state of Texas was talking to a. reporter the other evening over a'bottle (carafe) of Potomac wa- ter. The writer was chewing on’ a mouthful of it with more or less satis- faction when the other man was re- minded of a story. “During my stay in Texas,” he said, “my business called me off to the north- west, where original customs prevail yet to a great extent. One land case in which I was interested depended large- 15' on its successful handling in findingr a certain man from Massachusetts, who had come out there a dozen years bc~ fore, and I was asking a justice of the peace about him. “ ‘Ain’t never been a man out here by the name of Jinkins from Massachu- setts that I’ve know ed,’ he said. ' “ ‘Haven’ 1; you ever had any people from that state?’ I inquired. “ ‘Thar wuz one about seven years ago.’ “ ‘What was his name?’ “ ‘Dunno. We jist call shooter Bill fer shori.’ “ ‘What became of him?’ “ ‘He died sudden.’ “ ‘Ah, that’s bad. Death unexpected 1y is such a shock to a community.’ “ ‘Well, yes, I reckon it is,’ he ad mitted, with slowness and precision ‘but, you .see, Beanshooter’s wuzn’t ex actly unexpected.’ “ ‘No?’ I exclaimed in surprise. ‘1 thought you said he died suddenly.’ “ ‘I did,’ he hesitated; "but, you see, if wuzn’t exactly unexpectedly. He had stolen a hoss.’ ”—-—Washinglon Star. him Bean _ Purifies and Beautifies The Skin. byr restoring to healthy activity the Clogged, [1'1- ritated, inflamed, Siu‘g- gish, Overworked Pores. ' Bold éhroughoptfio .010 id. n'Porérn 1|)qu my on" muffin-11%;" cry'cno sun."mnudm . Piano Lessons. BS. GEORGE W. BRADLEY. (dsu hter of the lsteW n1. 1 . Na delves 6 cent 1111' satisfactory instructions on the: Piano at, her home No. 193 111111 street; Children’s Dresses ’51haleach io-nior- row’may find you fariher than ic-' day.” Somsilnng llevl . Every Ilay. Always Ahead. " Bus unS ole. N NEW YORK OFFIGE, 442 BROADWAY. Now that we all can say, “What is So rare as a day in June?” All nature is beautiful in this month of roses. This is the time the fond mother thinks of her little ones and plans how to make them look well, at the same time cool and comfortable. We have just placed in our IMMENSE CLOAK ROOM, a large line-of ' " ' ‘ CHILDREN’S DRESSES, BONNETS 'A-ND HATS. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE GREAT LINE. , White Lawn Dresses, trimmed with Hamburg, sizes 3 months to 5 years, 25c. White Cambric Dresses, Hamburg and ruffle, 390. _ "White Nainsook DreSses,iucI1ing and lace, 98c, $1.25, 1.49. 1.75 and 2.25. . Children’s Colored Chambray Dresses, sizes 4 to 14 years, 750. A Children’sDuck Suits, 2 pieces, skirt and blazer, $1.25 and $1 49. Children’s 'Hats———’ Colored Lawn Hats, trimmed with lace, 190. Children’s Silk Hats, pink, blue and cream, 490. Children’s Colored Crepe Hats, red, blue and white. 490. Children’s “Champs Elysee” Hats, pink, blue, tan and white, 980. (9* ' 9 Children s Bonnets-——-————- Children’s Lace Bonnets, 25c, 39c, 490, 750, 980, to $1.49, _ In order that we shall not carry over one JACKET or CAPE, we shall continue to sell them at HALF PRICE, You know that we marked all our goods in plain :figures. It is easy to see that you get them at Half Price. IH BUSTUN SIUH . EnnMain and Wall 83. A POINTER...“ Is your plate glass in safe insured? If not, call on me and iii-I will write you a. policy in the Mutual Plate Glass and Safe Issue ‘ time Company. Glass will break and burglars use dynamite. In case of... F ire -. You 'should be insured. A policy in the Reliance 01' Shiladelphia Phoenix of Hartford; Scotland Union of Scotland; N ew'Hampshire of Manchester; Rochester German of Rochester; United States and Pacific ’. of New 1 York; Security of New Hampshire or Granite State of Ports- mouth _will protect you against the fire fiend. 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