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SurrendsrinG tho Substance OF Democracy
for the Shadow OF FoPullsm, lt Srems.,

for the Shadow or Popuiisn, lt SEEMS,
WASHINGTON. Oct. s.--As the tidings OF "con-
summated fusons" In some Western and somo
Southern States como to Washington, the dis
heartened Pcpocrat managers find encourage
fncnt In the hope that by what they call "a
union OF forces" the popular landslide for Me-
Kincy and honest money may he aNerted and a
number of electoral votes. otherwise doubtful,
may be turned into the Bryan column. The
basis OF such computations Is not the vote cast
in the Presidential election of 1892. but the voto
cast in the Congress elections of 1904. In these
elections the Republican candidates for Con-
gress In all the States except Utah, not then
admitted, polled 5,560.202 votes. The Demo-
cratic candidates polled 4.295,74s. and the
Populists were credited with 1..24,O44 votes.
In many OF the States, however. tho vote for
congressman in 1904 IL by no means q fair test
of party divisions at that time or now. for In
some of the districts tickets were not run by
the Republicans, and in others the Populist
candidates, as opponents of the then regular
Demo ocracy, received a considerable measure of
Republican support. The only pretense Of con-
hdence which, at any time. the Popocrats have
had in the present campaign has been prcdicRted
upon the erroneous and easily disproved notion
that the Democratic and Populist vote com
bned by reason of fusion in q majority of the
States would give those States TO the Bryan
ticket; and consequently every effort has been
made to bring about such fusions. For the
shadow Of Populism. and mere shadow It 10
in the most important and really decisive States,
and particularly in those having the largest
electoral vote, the leaders Of the Bryan canvass,
tyros in national campaign management, have
been ready to surrender tho substance Of Demo-
cratic support, losing thousands OF votes of
honest money md conservative Democrats in
needed States. in order to secure Populist sup
port elsewhere.
Under tho test Of figures, official and recent.
the fallacy OF tho entire Popocratic claim is
made clearly manifest. Below I give the
suits. in percentages. OF the last vote in each
State in which an election was held for State
officers. This table shows the dearth of Popu-
lists in those States where Populist support
would be most desirable. and the preponder-
ance of the Populist vote in those where. by
of their small electoral vote. the issue of
tho canvass Is relatively Of little Importance:
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The Richmond Times asks Are we
to have a repetition Of the election of 1892 ?"
1t puts the question after reciting facts which
afford indisputab!e evidences of great fraud
at that election, and adds this remark with
reference to the coming election:
I'VE earnestly hope. for vlrginias credit, that all
sides will agree that election shall be honest
least let the States vote go to wnomever IL will"
Is it not humiiiatinG to tho great State Of
Virginia. the Mother OF Presidents" that q
leading Virginia journal should feel IL neces-
sary to utter such protest respecting an cleo
ton at which the honor of the republic is tho
issue? 1t is lanentable. 1t Is terrible.
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Is Popocrat Porter Another Fraud ?

Is the chapter of double dealing, begun by
JOHN BOYD THAcHER, in connection with
the Popocratic nomination for Governor Of
New York. to be continued by WILBUR F.
PORTER, nominated in THACHER's placer
Hr. PoRTER's letter of acceptance fully
sadorses the declarations enunciated in the
EiIifalo PLATFORM" faithful echo of Chi
tielo; but what sort of beating about the
can, is this other passage'
&akdeciare myself in favor OF bimetallIsm and for
Con estoration by proper legislation OF silver to It's
ofictary condition as it existed prior to 1873"
s%bstoper legislation. That is a stereotyped
MISE for statesmen who either have no
WE idea how to carry out the policy
Ithey profess to represent, or who want to
betray 1t. There is no mystery about how
TO make silver coinage free. If BRYAN were
elected, Congress could meet on the after
noon of March 4, 1897, and pass bill for
the free coinage of silver Mt the valuation
(ratio) of sixteen ounces of silver to one of
gold" and BRYAN could sign it before night.
Before such simplicity how can Mr.. PoR-
TER's halting talk Of proper legislation"
be anything but evidence Of his ignorance
OF the question, or an attempt at deceit'
This phrase, however, SO absurd and un-
necessary under the circumstances, begins
sentence which challenges Mr.. PORTER S
intelligence or good faith, whichever it may
be. on more Important point. He wants
to restore silver to its monetary condition
as it existed prior to 1873" Before 1878,
beginning with 1884, silver was practically
de,nonetized, because the market price of
silver made n silver dollar. coined at the
old ratio of l6 TO /, worth more than a
gold dollar. Nobody brought silver to
the Mint to be coined, and silver wasn't
nsed as currency, or as standard OF
value OF my sort. 1t was OH the shelf
where 1t had rested thirty-nine years, yet it
is to that status to which Mr.. PORTER says
he would like to restore silver. He wants to
put 1t on the shelf, or, more accurately, TO
keep it on the shelf. And in order to do
that, free coinage will have to be at the
ratio, not of l6 to |, but of 32 to /.
Either Mr.. PORTER is trying to bunco
the New York Bryanites, or he is about the
most extraordinary ignoramus ever nomi-
mated for Governor of New York.
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Logan C.riisIe's Joke.

From the Atlanta Journal.
Mr. LoTan Carlisle chief clerk OF the Treasury De-
partment, and son OF Secretary Carlisle, is famed
among his intimate friends for his wit.
II was during this Administration that Secretary
Carlisle issued an order that two members OF a
family should be employed in the Treasury Depart
ment at the same time. Thi, caused several dis
missai' and forced designations, and one young
woman whose mother had been forced TO leave. ell
tered indignant protest with Logan.
She pleaded, threatened, and finally said; " Well.
Mr. Chef Clerk. its poor rule that won't work both
ways Both your father and yourself being here the
rule Is violated, and think 1t a shame that such
fnvoritisn should be displayed"
Logan drumm d on his desk with his pencil and
wore far away look. Finally he said; "well guess
the old man will have to CO."
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Vote Orten-Advico from "a Georgia Popo
crRt.

Vote Oten-Advico from - Georgia Popo-
crnt.
From the Atlanta Constftution.
Oh leave dat gal what You all heen cotn,
Day roll ronn, an rs time fer yotln',
Vote away,
say!
Vote away down sour in Dixie.
OH leave dat 'possum whar you treed him;
Vote six times en- you'll never need him,
Vote away,
say!
Vote away doun souf In Dixie!
Oh IT'S Mister MAN" en- " How do Won do auh Y''
"Heahs dat money what blung ter you, suh!'
Vote away,
say!
Vote away doun Souf In Dixie!
Get up dar, mule! Of yo' head Is level
En- kick dat mortgage ter do devil.
Vote away,
say.
Vote away doun Bouf In DlxiOI
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1t Puzzles Him,

To rHF EprroR OF THE suS-Sfr: The nomination
OF Bausch for Coroner by Tammany Hall recalls the
case OF Nelson ". Young in '1l '72. Put forward
by the Labor Union for nomination to the State Sen
ate. sweeny gave him Coronership What good
Coroner can be to Labor is puzzle to me.
NEW YORK. Oct. Z. CITIZEN
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ocAI NEws.-The City and Suburban News Bureau
cf tho VISITED PnEss and Nav YoHK ASSOCIATED
Pprss 10 at 2l to 20 Ann street All Information
and documents for public uso instantly dlhsemi
mated to the press OF the whole country.
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ff our JTfsnds tcho favor Us With manuscripts FOR
bc1fion tcfsh 10 haze rejected articles returned they
upst IN alt cases serd Sidtai5s for iacst psrposs.
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IIe Gets IL.

From the Detroit Free PrSSs.
Shell think your young friend Is entitled to great
credit for tho way ne Ia doing.
He-Iea, and ths fellow gets It. He owes more
than he eau eyer pay.
The sun., 1896-10-09

IL the people are honest. and Intelligent and
patriotic can bo satisfied OF this that this money
question will settled until the people have
secured that kind OF policy which they believe s
best kind OF policy for all the people.Drvuns Speech
at IiItoH.
No man was ever chosen President who could
emit sentence rs fat as that
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10

"Welcome" typified tho spirit of the
hour.
A very large mum Der Of visitors from
Boston, New York and other places were
ON hand to extend congratulations besides
hosts of Portland friends.
At O'Clock q splendid course dinner
was served to all the guests Of the house
and jollier party never graoed the ban
qust board In Portland and their senti-
ments freely expressed could have left no
doubt in the mind Of Mr.. Cashier what
his friends thought of him.
CONCERT PROGRAMME,
Mandolin club,
Miss Annie Swazey's pupils
Piano duet,
Beatrice Genthner and Carrie johnson
Vocal solo with violin obligato,
Mrs. James w. Kelley and Mr.. Nathan
Clifford
Reading, Addie Randall Brightman
Vocnl solo, Mrs. Frank Il. D1nton
Violin solo, Mr. Clifford
Charaoterisketoh, Mr.IRobert whitoom b
Vocal solo, Mrs. Kelley
Mandolin club.
Reading, Miss Brightman
Piano duet,
Miss Genthner and Miss johnson
Vocal solo, Mrs. Dunton
Reading, Mr.. Whitcomb
Mandolin club.
After the concert a fine order Of dances
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10
Of today, and best of all the fine clientage

of today, and best of all the fine clientage
of guests.
Proprietor Cashier is most genial
man with generous obiiging nature and
1t is not to be wondered at that he has
made hosts of friends who demonstrated
their regard tor him yesterday in many
ways.
The new hotel itself is beauty. tt has
a handsome and we'll lighted Office,
beautiful parlors and wide and luxurious
ly carpeted halls The dining room Is one
of this finest in the state and all its ap-
pointments are DOM mensurate with the
rest of the house. All Of the new rooms
ara furnished in white and gold with fur
niture to match of especial original de-
electric call bell system connects each
room with the office and every room in
the house is heated by steam and lighted
by complete electric plant in the house.
The fine bath rooms and toilet rooms of
spotless white marble are feature of the
new house.
The new hotel was formally opened
y0SU0rQdy al NOUN When INC now
pennant of white with ''WesJ End
HOTEL" on it in red was flung to the
breeze over the tower while at the same
moment sold Glory" was run to the
mast head of the center of the ro3f.
Then mine host Castner's friends be-
gan to gather and call in legions. They
came many of them like the Greeks bear
ing gifts.
Among them was magnificent block
of oak and brass, the gift of the travel
| ling men who do nothing by halves.
Then there was beautiful ice water
fountain of imported French tiles, the
| gift of Portland business men.
At . O'Clock the American Cadet band
began a fine concert from the tower of the
house and the square was filled with visi-
tors anxious to see the new house. From
that hour till midnight there was a
steady influx of people into the hotel and
all were enthusiastic In their. praise of
the West End. Proprietor Cashier kept
open house and dispensed hospitality
with lavish hand assisted by the genial
office staff and special committee.
The office and dining room were re-
splendent with decorations. Plants,
ferns, cut flowers and bunting galore
transformed the rooms into a fairy bower
and big silk banner with the motto
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10
WESTBROOK.

Yesterday was holidaylin Westbrook,
the merchants closed the places of husi-
ness and everyone went to the Gorham
fair.
Mr.. I. 9. Cross did not sustain shock
Tuesday. as was first thought, but
merely suffered severe fainting spell.
He was much improved yesterday and
will be able to be about,,his work in a
few days.
Camille, the young daughter of DR.. T.
P.Smith, while at play yesterday, fell and
tore the ligaments of her elbow joint.
The shut down Of SD. Warren & Go. IS
plant for few days to allow rep ,irs at
the mills, will give the city an opportuni-
ty to rush along the work ON the abut-
ments for the new bridge at Cumberland
street,
Mr.. Charles Bragdon, returned Tuesday
from Kennebunk, where be has been sarv-
ing the season as clerk in the Parker
house.
It Ia stated that the National Demo
Gratis will hold rally in this city some
night thiasweek.
Misses Ruby Fogg and Eva Barbour
entertained q party of young friends
at the home of the latter, Tuesday eve
ming, it being the anniversary of both
young ladies' birthday. About 80 young
people were present. A pleasing enter
talnment consisting Of instrumental and
vocal music, reoitatioEs, ETC., was enjoyed.
Both young ladies were the recipients
of very handsome presents.
Allen o. Myers, the free silver orator,
who disgusted so many people in Port
land, Tuesday, spoke in Westbrook last
night and left much better impression
for the reason that not more than doz-
on turned out to hear him.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10

straight heats. First money in the q 20
class was carried off by Gold Finch, the
chestnut mare driven by g. Woodbury.,
after five close heats This race was be-
tween Gold Finch and Arthur B., the
latter winning two heats the first and
third.
The three minute class pacing was
postponed tins afternoon on account of
darkness.
2aS GLASS.
In the first heat of the 22S trot Tor a
purse of $500, Arthur B., had the pole,
but Gold Finch succeeded in soon having
the lead. This did not continue long for
at the half Arthur B. led with China
Boy following and just ahead of Ned
Allen.
Arthur B. won the heat.
The second heat was good one. Al
the half Arthur B. led and Gold Finch
followed with the others of the field
close. The home stretch was exciting and
the finish was close. Both Arthur B. and
Gold Finch were neck and neck, but
WlbAOuu - OAo0A blo lapbGl WAS Pu6uluR
under the wire and winner.
In the third heat at the half Arthur B.
led followed by Ned Allen and Gold
Finch in the order named. The finish
was close between these three horses who
were going side by side. Without an inch
to spare Arthur B. won his second heat.
The fourth heat did not win tine race
for Gold Finch got another heat. The
neat was closely contested and at the half
Arthur B. was leading with Emma
Westland second. On the home stretch
Gold Finch who had fingered somewhat
went in for the lead and won the heat.
Arthur B. and Westland were tie for
second place and it was necessary for the
Judges to draw to decide ON the horses
The finishing heat was between Arthur
B. and Gold Finch. These two horses
passed the half side by side so there was
no difference In their positions. Trailing
10 feet behind WAS Ned Allen and Emma
Westland In double team like the lead
ing horses. The others were some dis
lance behind.
Gold Finch easily won the heat and
race.
2.4O GLASS.
The first heat of the $40 trot for a
purse Of 5000 was an easy thing for Della
wilkes the pole horse who led over the
entire mile. The second heat got poor
start Off. The field was going just right
when Starter Wentworth gave the word
when the pole horse and winner OF the
other heat went off her feet, She was
soon ON and away again leading the field
as before ana winning the heat easily.
Della Wilkes, who won the hrst two
heats, made fair showing in the third
but gave signs of ia and anosner
heat would have beaten or. Az the turn
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10

No small amount OF the success of the
West End is due to the indefatigable
labors and engaging personality of the
proprietor Mr.. H. M. Castner. Heshas
toiled early and late for the success Of his
house. He has spared neither pains or
expense to maze the West End as near a
home.to the guests as it is possible for q
hotel to be and surely he must have felt
gratified yesterday when he looked back
at his small beginning to see his efforts
crowned with such a splendid result as
the large and luxuriously appointed hotel
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10
BRIEFLY TOLD.

Gen. J. G. Black has written letter
formal declining the nomination Of she
National Democratic party OF Illinois foi
governor. 1T is understood the execu-
tive committee has decided to replace
Gen. Black with ex-uongressman W. 5.
Rorman, the present nominee for attor-
ney general on the same ticket.
Fifteen hundred troops embarked on
board the steamer Montserrat at BARGE
Iona, Wednesday, for the Philippine ISL
ands
A special from Waverly, Ohio, says
Geo. W. Legg, treasurer. OF Pike county,
Is a defaulter to the extent OF Sl0, QUO or
more. He has absconded.
Geo. G. Watson. of Hillsboro Bridge,
one Of the victims of the accident on the
White Mountain Division of the Boston
& Maine railroad at the Ferry street
crossing, at Concord, N. H.. on August
9th, died yesterday.
The American tin plate factories at
Elwood, Ind, resumed operations Tues
day and 1000 men went to work. The
other mills will resume operations
within short time.
GEORGE Tryon and Charles W. Law
renee, proprietors of the Menawarmet
hotel. Boothbay Harbor, have gone into
insolvency on their own petition.
Comptroller Eokles was notified this
morning that the Union national bank
Of New Orleans had closed it's doors. The
suspension was due to defaloation.
Neither the amount involved or the name
of the guilty official is known.
Lewis Inglee of Machias was found
dead in bed Wednesday morning. He
was SB years old and a son of Major
Ebenezer Inglee Of Machias a soldier of
the Revolution.
Miss Mary Hoffman, the 16-years-o old
daughter Of Robert Hoffman of Winsted,
Conn.,, who was bound and beaten by q
burglar is still unconscious and the
doctors give but little hopes Of her re-
covery. There is no clue to the assailants.
A patent was grated Wednesday to
Wilmot B. Thurlow of GREEN'S Landing
on wear plates for baskets.
Tho large barn In Pittsfield village
owned by the McCarty heirs was burned
to the ground Tuesday just before noon.
The house was saved. The barn was not
insured.
Bryan yesterday gave out corrected
itinerary of his southern and eastern
| trip. Boston will be visited on the New
England trip and tho candidate will go
into Maine to make some speeches.
Both the Populist and Republican state
| committee of North Carolina met at
Raleigh yesterday. Each committee ap-
| pointed sub committees to confer and try
| to arrange for state fusion.
The Democratic stats convention of
New Jersey yesterday endorsed the
Chicago platform and nominated presi-
| Dental electors. Congressman Mcmillan
addressed the convention which ad-
journed at 4.80.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10
Yesterday was a great day for Railway

Yesterday was great day for Railway
square.
It was the formal opening of the en-
larged and improved West End hotel
which in it's present condition is one Of
the best hotels of which Maine can boast
Whom the West End was first erected on
q small scale many were the predictions
OF short life and early disaster hut those
who ventured the enterprise builded
better than they knew, for from the day
of Its inception until now from the small
beginning to the present splendid proper
tions, being Que Of the largest hostelries
in the state, It's growth in popularity and
patronage has been steady and sure. The
building has been twice enlarged to meet
growing demands and the final improve
msnts and engagements just completed
the public il entirely familiar with.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10
WEsTBRooK DAY.
Ten Thousand People Attended the
G0rham Fair.

Train Loads Came from Portland and
vicinity-Two Races Pulled Off and
One is Unfinished.
The second day of the county fair at
Narragansett park, Gorham yesterday
WHICH was designated at "Westbrook
Day" was a grand success In every par
tuicular. The races were perfect, the races
were good a. we're all of the exhibits and
the crowd could not have been much
larger. 1t being Westbrook day there
was representation of over 1000 from
that city on the grounds.
The total attendance during the day
was between 5000 and 10000 people. The
9. 45 q. m. train from this city over the
Portland & Rochester railroad was made
up of nine cars every one OF which was
crowded. The noon train Of 10 crowded
cars was hauled by two engines.
During the forenoon while Ira Wood
bury was working out II. q. Woodbury's
gray gelding Wild Duke on the track the
animal got AWAY from it's driver and had
a great race on the track BY himself
The gelding went around the track four
times and a quarter of mile besides
making two and a half miles. 1t was a
oticeable fact that during the last two
miles he did not 60 of his feet once, but
made the DISTANCE while either trotting
or pacing. The crowd which kept
running out In front of the animal did
not seen, to bother him at all. He was
finally caught without damage.
BALL GAME.
In the forenoon the Saocarsppas played
game of baseball on the grounds with
the Presumpscots, both Of Westbrook, for
purse of Gas, which WAS won by the
Saocarappas. The score was q to g..
Only five innings and part of the sixth
WAS played as some OF the Presumpscots
had to return on the noon train, The
battery for the Saccarappas was w.
Henderson and L. Leighton; for the Pre-
sumpscots Shaw and Harmon. The UNI.
pires who did satisfactory service to all
were Messrs. Dodge and Merrill of Bow
dom college. The score BY innings was :
Saocarappas, 220 Gil x-e1
PresumpscoJs, 0 o @ g. 4
A big crowd watched the game.
HORSE RACES.
The horse races yesterday afternoon
were as good as can be seen at any county
fair III this state or any other. The
heats in all three of the races were close
and exciting.
Della Wilkes the gray ma re driven by
Huston won the 2.4o class in three
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10

was enjoyed until long after midnight
when all Joined In fervid sentiment of
long life, health and wealth to Oastner
of the West End.
Tho following efficient committee had
charge of the festivities: j. D. Nichols,
chairman; aids, ". F. Phinney, Edwin
Parsons, Fl. Fl. Woodbury., O. G. Wilson,
T. Ralph Paris, W. L. Neagle, ]. Warren
Wheeler; ladies, Mrs. Phinney,1 Mrs.
Dunbar, Mrs. Bastow, Mrs. Woodbury..
Mrs Wilson, Mrs. Wheeler, Miss Bright
man; special press committee, W. A.
Kimball.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10
THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
Before Judge Robinson.

Wednesday -Ohler S. Thompson was
bound over in $500 for trying to rob one
Holloran ON Fore street. He asked Hollo-
ran for quarter and was refused. Then
Thompson tried to get the money nv
force. Mr.. Pagan was counsel for Hollo-
ran.
James Conwell and John Conley were
up for stealing clothes from the schooner
Nellie Burns Their cases will be heard
later.
frank Murphy. Search and seizure; mol
pressed.
Martin J. Hanrahan. Intoxication
fined 50 and COSTS.
Courtney Varney, Charles McDsrmott
Herbert H. GRAHAM. Intoxioation fined
SO and costs.
John Jensen and John Maounson
ARRAY fined $5 and one-half costs each.
Timothy j. Conley and Josenh A
Lee. ARRAY fined $40 and one-half costs
each.
Mabel Merrill. Night walker As days in
county jail.
Maud Bonney. Night walker 45 days
in county jail.
Thomas Harnel Disturbing religions
assembly discharged.
Victor A. Welcome. Vagabond 80 DAYS
in county jail.
William 3. Kelley, John freeman,
Lemnel Gill. William Z. Kelley, John P.
MG61nty. lntoxtcation fined SO and costs.
Frank Il. Eagan. Intoxiaation fined S.
and costs.
John freeman. Resisting officer fined
$50 and costs.
Mary Lally. Intoxication; fined SIS and
costs.
The Portland daily press., 1896-09-10

done by bokses. Only last year the
ling, feeding. shooting, dssdotsng and
caring for hundreds of no rses used in
drawing the heae cars in AID about the
city but the Port land Railroad Company
learned that electricity was sseder. surer
and more economical moGye power
than horses, SO they committed the