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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03

We 70 to that convention with no second
choice IN our hearts and only tnat name
upon our lips! aaara.s
Chairman Sewall's eloquent ADDRESS
was frequently punctuated pv ap-
plause. His glowing tribute to speaker
Reed created tremendous outnurst.
On motion Of Hon. Joel wilbur OF
Avon, the State committee was maze
the committee on credentials. Hon. D.
F. Hartman reported for that com
mittee. as follows Whole number or
delegates present, 1141. divided as ioi-
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
For Vice Presidents.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY. d. PenneIl. Lew
iston.
Aroostook-J. w. Corison. Caribou.
Cumberland-John T. Pagan, Port
land
Franklin-D. G. Bean. wilton.
t1ancock-H. l.. Sargent, Sargent
Vile.
Kennebcc-P. S. Head, Watcrvillc:
nnox-B. c. Adams, Camden.
Lincoln-A. r. Nickerson, Boothbay
IIarhor.
OXford-Almon Gray, Hiram.
Penobscot-Thomas w. Beattic Old
Town.
Observation-Disclosures Cushing,
Foxcroft
Sagadahoc-4. c. Whitehousc. tops
ham.
Somerset-H. c. Weber, Palmyra.
Waldo-S. II. Matthews. Belfast.
WashinGton-W. r. Allan, Dennys-
Vile
York-G. w. S. Putnam, York.
Committee on Resolution.
Androscoggin-A. d. Cornish, Lewis
ton.
Aroostook-C. +. Daggett, Pressure
Isle
Cumberland-Cl Clarence Hale, Port
land.
Franklin-Everett =. Norton, Farm
ington.
Hancock-Parker Spofford. Bucks
port.
Kennebec-W. T. Haines. Water
Vile.
Knox-H. l.. Shepherd. Rockport.
Lincoln-J. f. Kelley, Boothbay.
Oxford-G. d. Bisbee, Rumford Falls.
Penobscot-J. l.. Cutler Bangor.
Piscataquis--J. F. Sprague Monson.
Sagadahoc-T. w. Hyde. Bath
Somerset--C. A. Harrington. Nor
ridgewock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
Col. F. N. BOWS Speech.

Col Dow in opening spoke of the i'm
portance of the approaching election He
alluded to the great victories of the party
crown its efforts in November. Whether
in prosperity adversely it has not
lacked for "A great leader. Speaking on
behalf of the party in the western part
of the state he accorded the right of the
east to name the candidate.
INSPIRED by n confidence which has
grown from acquaintanceship of 20 years,
it gives me great pleasure to second the
nomination of lion. Llcwellyn Powers of
IIoulton."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
waldo--L. NJ. Partridge. stockton
Springs.
Washingfon-C. e. Rounds, Calais.
York;. e. newey. Alfred.
+-t eSaSo fsnwn,itsna
State Committee.

Androscoggin-Seth M. Garter. Au-
burn.
Aroostook-T. II. Phair, Presque
Isle.
Cumberland E. Dudley FREEMAN,
Yarmouth.
Tranklin-F Z. Timberlake. Philips.
Hancock-H. i. Saunders. ellsworth.
Kenncbcc--J. Ii. ManIey, Augusta.
Knox-~Iiuel Robinson, Camden.
Lincoln--Geo. Bliss, Waldoboro.
Oxford Eugene +. Smith, Norway.
Penobscot--A. b. Farnhanl. Bangor.
Piscataquis-J. Ii. Peaks, Dover.
Sagadahoc-S. w. Carr, Bowdoinham.
Somcrsct-Jos. o. Smith, Skowhegan.
Waldo. +. Hartman. Belfast.
Washington Ezra l.. Pattangall,
Pembroke.
York-C. NJ. Moses, Saco.
Chairman Sewall announced that the
presentation OF names for the nomina-
ton of a candidate for Governor was
in order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03

Itching Piles. nights horrid plague.
is instantly relieved and permanently
cured by Doan's Ointment. Your deal
or ought to keep it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-03
Mr. Powers Speech.

Mr.. Powers was then introduced and
received an ovation. His speech,
which follows. was frequently inter-
rupted by applause. He said:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the
Convention:
| accept with unfeigned gratitude the
nomination which you have so generously
rendered me. And thank you one and
adj for this marked expression of your
confidence and esteem. realize fully
both the honor conferred and the many
duties and responsibilities which must
necessarily accompany tbs. office of
chief magistrate of our State. Your
platform and the principles Enumerated
speak. in language not TO be misunder-
stood. the sentiments of the Republicans
State.-of it's past record,-its present
position and its future prospects. There
are none in which the standard of eN-
ceilence is higher. True we cannot boast
so much of wealth and of numbers as
some of our sister states. but this Is Il
secondary consideration in republic.
To produce men Intelligent. virtuous
temperate. and patriotic is of paramount
importance. and certainly we can point
with just pride and qualification to the
eminent men and brave soldiers. who
have in the past shed lustre upon our
State. whose names shine brightly in the
stands conspicuously at the front in the
councils of the nation and offers to
the Republican party a standard bearer.
whose conceded abilities and consistent
public acts and record are a better
guarantee of the Republican principles
than any platform that can be written.
The name of this DISTINGUISHED statesman
and parliamentarian-ths natural leader
Of men. whose views are broad enough
to comprehend the wants of every sec
ton of this great country OF ours. IS
Thomas Il. Reed. Maine has never fall
tered in presidential year. 1t has al
ways cast its electoral vote for the Re-
publican candidate for President. conf
mencinG with the Pathfinder, John C..
Fremont. in 1856. and whoever may be
chosen at ST. Louis to lead the Repub-
lican hosts--we pledge to him here and
now and to the principles of protection
and honest money. a majority so large
in November next that the votes east for
other candidates may be almost denom-
ina ted-scattering.
There is no SPOT or place on God s
green earth where the man Of moderate
means,--the freebooter and farmer.-the
mechanic and laborer-the man who
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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
EIGHT PEOPLE KILLED.
An Excursion Train Wreck Near st. Louis
Caused by CareIessness.

An Excursion Train Wreck Near st. Louis
Caused by CareIessness.
ST. Louis, Oct 26.-Shortly before
ten o'clock yesterday morning. two
passenger trains on the St Louis s.
San Francisco railroad, going in OPP
posite directions, co1lided near Wind
sor station, about 13 miles from this
city, instantly killing eight persons
and injuring Il more.
The collision occurred between the
second section of an excursion train
bound west and the Frisco Valley
park accommodation. From what can
be learned the accident was the result
of disobedience or neglect of orders on
the part of the excursion train crew,
who should have remained at Sprink
park for orders and to have let the ac-
commodation train through. The ex-
cursion train was the second section
of special. bound for st. James. Mo-
According to j. D. Dishman, the
telegraph operator and station
stopped at that place for orders.
passed by the station, and soon after
met the accommodation coming down
grade at full speed. Engineer Hohl,
of the accommodation was not aware
the second section was on the road,
and in trying to make the switch at
Kirkwood crashed into the Inflated
train in cut. just 13 miles from the
st. Louis union station. There were
only three cars, a baggage car and two
coaches on Engineer Hollis train, but
the collision was terrific. both engines
being demolished and number of the
cars telescoped The wreckage was
piled high on the track. and above the
sound of escaping steam could be
heard the cries of the frightened and
injured passengers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
PERFECT HEALTH.
Tow It May Be Obtaired by
An Interesting BAT OF History IS Told
hy Travelling Man.

An Interesting bat OF History IS Told
hy Travelling Man.
From the World, c2eusland, Ohio.
After an extended trip lasting several
months and embracing many points OF in
terest throughout the West and South, MIR.
George Lockhart, of Hudson, Ohio, returned
home few days ago. He is bright and
genial as ever and looks as if his long holt
day had thoroughly agreed with him.
Mr.. Lockhart's business during his travels
took him frequently to Hot Springs and
other health resorts. He does not appear TO
have been very favorsbly impressed with
the peculiarities of life at such places. nor
with the benefits received by the patients.
"Men go there to get cured OF disease, says
he. ssrhey take one hot bath In the morn
ing and spend the rest of the day generally
l! drinking, gambling and general disslpa-
der such treatment passes my comprehen-
sion. But they are, as rule, what the
world calls good fellows, Tree with their
money and bent on enjoying themselves.
such place formed what Hope viii prove
permanent friendship. / am indebted to
him for benefits which have left on my
mind feeling OF the strongest gratitude.
was, as you know, not at all well A
slight 1ameness in my right leg, contracted
about year ago, had gradually become
worse until was compeneo 10 go arouno On
health failed, until in the latter part or the
summer I had about concluded to come
eome to die. such state of affairs rs you
will easily understand, was anything but
comfortable. I was, in fact, neither more
aor less than helpless invalid, q nuisance
% myself and every body around me. 1t was
1t this juncture that one day on the train L
fell into conversation with the man men
lion. He recommended me to try Dr.. Viii
iams' Pink Pills. I did so. You see the
reSuIt.''
And Mr.. Lockhart expanded his broad
chest and smiled. "Look here" he con-
tinued, as he took off his hat and holding it
ON a level with his head, kicked it easily
with the foot that used to be lame. No bet
ter picture of perfect health and ebounding
animal spirits could be wished for than this
one-time invalid.
ssMy future movements are uncertain"
said Mr.. Lockhart at parting. 81 will re-
main in Hudson for some time. but before
the summer is over expect to make Vlslt
to Europe"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in con-
densed form, all the clements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also
specific for troubles peculiar to females,
such as suppressions, irregularities and all
forms of weakness. They build up the
blood, and restore the glow of health to
pale and sallow cheeks. In men they effect
radical cure in all cases arising from
mental worry, overwork or excesses o.
whatever nature. Pink Pills are sold IN
boxes never in loose bulls) at so cents
box or six boxes for $3.50, and may be had
of all druggists. or direct by mail from Dr.
Williams Medicine Company, Schenec-
tady, N. Y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
SCIENTIFIC CLIPPINGS.

Photographs of flying bullets recent.
~ made in Italy show dark streaks and
Llurs just in front of the projectiles,
and it is thought that these are the
images of little clouds formed by the
sudden condensation of moisture as
the advancing bullet congresses the
air ahead of it.
Prof. j. u. B. Hewitt, of the bureau of
American ethnology. has left or as
about to leave Washington to make a
careful study in Canada Of the Ian
guages of the Six Nations. He will carry
q photograph and will try to persuade
some of the survivors of the Six Nations
to talk into it, so that he can study the
words and grammar of the Indians at
his leisure. He intends to compile an
Indian dictionary.
Before the invention of the barome-
ter and the thermometer, which are the
basis of meteorology, there could be no
question of water predictions, prophet
&c almanacs existed none the less; but
their authors confined themselves to
speaking of the influence of the planets
or of the signs of the zodiac; they spoke
also of the character of the individuals
who should be born il such or such part
IF the wear
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
UNITED STATES PRISON.

Report of the Warden of the Leavenworth
Observation-Disclosures of Prisoners, 525.
LEAvENwoRTH,K Kan, Oct 26.-Ward-
en- French has filed with the attor-
ney-general the first annual report of
the United States penitentiary. The
penitentiary was organized as a civil
institution January 1, 1895, and the old
military prison ceased to exist on the
same date There We're $40 convicts
received at the prison during the year.
There were 95 discharged, and the
number remaining at the end of the
year was 525. OF the inmates, 100 are
under 20 years, 305 are under 80 years,
104 under 40 years, and 90 from 40 to so
years of age. OF the number commit
ted, 457 can read and write. 90 read
only, and 1874 are il1iterate. Those
born in the United States number 5S7,
and 80 were foreign born. Or thissnum-
Der AS are white. 1877 colored, "a Indi.
ans. 5 Chinese and Mexicans. In
their conjugal relations 231 are mar
ried, 25 widOwerS and 364 single.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
ATRoCI TIES OF THE STANDARDS
What Denver Man has to say of Weyler's
Tcnder Mercies

Tcnder Mercies.
Denver. Oct. 27-Charles Lochte of
this city, who joined the Cuban army
last spring, and was taken prisoner by
the Spaniards, and after three weeks i'm
prisonment in Moro castle was released
through the interceSSion of Consul Gen
eral Lee, has just arrived home.
The sentiment among the Cubans,'' ne
said, lis that Cuba will be free within
four or five months. It is estimated by
well Informed officers of the Cuban army
that the Spaniards have lost 81, 900 men
since the war opened. The atrocities
practiced by the Spaniards, who are ex-
asperated beyond endurance by the per-
sistence of the Cubans, can hardly be
credited. I have seen defenSelesS WO-
men and girls outraged, and l saw an
American citizen, Dan Erb, formerly a
fireman on the Denver and Rio Grande
railway at Leadville, shot down in cold
blood by Spanish officer. Erb was TAX
zen prisoner at the same time myself.
We were held as prisoners on the side
of the railroad track, awaiting the train
to carry us to Havana. Spanish CT
ncer entered into conversation with Erb,
who exclaimed dehantly that he was an
American citizen and expected to be
treated like a man. The officer drew a
Six-snooter and killed Erb on the spot.
while confined in the castle, 1 wit
messed many startling scenes. Every
morning the prisoners were required to
go to the seashore to battle. They we're
sent out in gangs of twenty men under
heavy guard. I noticed that some never
returned The missing men were eaten
by sharks. Hundreds and perhaps
tnousa nds of men have been disposed OF
through the agency of the sharks.
'"The doors of the Enclosure surround
ing the castle are left open as if to in
wife escape, but no man who has made
the attempt has ever been heard OF
again. Those who atetmpt to leave are
shot down like rats.
I'm the castle 1 was fed on tortiliaS
and water. The tortillas had evidently
been doctored for they tasted unlike any
/ had ever eaten before. The water was
salt and brought on dysentery. In a
room eight by ten feet in size twelve
prisoners were packed like sardines. At
night we wereo bliged to sleep in tiers,
the upper tier reaching to the ceiling. Of
course there was no ventilation and ev
erybody in the room was sick. Accord
ing to the best estimate could get, over
5000 men were confined in the castle un-
der the conditions I have named.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
CRISP LIES AT REST
Remains Of the Ex-Speaker Coms
mitted to the Earth.
MANY GATHER TO DO HIM EOyOB
Houses Along the Route to the Cemetery
Draped-Generaf Evans Reads
Prayer at the Grave -Govern-
or and Staff Attend.

Americas, Ga, Oct. 21.-The remains
of ex-Speaker Crisp were buried in Oak
Grove cemetery last evening. The body,
was brought here on a SPECIAL train
from Atlanta. When the train arriv-'
ed at Americas, the entire popula ton
of the city had gathered al the station.
The vast assemblage stood in silence
with uncovered heads to show their re-
spect for the dead All the bells in the
city were tolled and added to the solmj
enty of the occasion. The casket was
conveyed from the special car to the
hearse, which was drawn by four black
horses, each led by a sable groom. The
Americus light infantry and 6elega-
ton of forty citizens preceded the
hearse and the procession started to
the Methodist church. The buildings
along the line were draped in mourn
ing. At the church one hour was de-
voted by Mr.. Crisps friends to viewing
the remains.
The remains were accompanied by
Governor Atkinson and staff, delega-
tons from Atlanta and other cities of
the state, members of the Georgia Bar
associa ton, Hoke Smith, ex-secretary Of
the interior; Congressman Bartlett and
j. c. C. Black, ex-Congressman Bart
lett Barnes, military escort of COM
missioned officers of the Fifth Georgia
regiment and several hundred citizens,
contributed by the towns wherever the
train stopped.
General Clement A Evans delivered
the funeral Grafton at the church, at
the conclusion of the services there, the
remains being conveyed to the ceme-
terry.
All the houses along the route were
draped. The procession passed by the
house the Crisp family dwelt in years
ago. Friends had placed a large arch
over the gateway which were the
words: His Old Home" People lined
the sidewalks from the church to the
cemetery. Arriving at Oak Grove, ths
military opened ranks and stood at
present arms" The remains were car
Tied to the family burial plot and after
a prayer, read by General Evans, tha
body was lowered into the grave.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
RIGHTEOUS PUNISHMENT.

A Little Girls Brutal AssaiIant Roughly
Handled by Indignant Farmers.
De SOTo, Mo-, Oct. 26.-Near Black
well the ten-year-old daughter OF
Frank E. Settler, a wealthy farmer,
was -brutally assaulted by Barney
Courtway. The little girl, with the
seven-year old sister, was returning
home from school and was stopped at
a lonely spot surrounded by heavy un-
derbrush, by Courtway, who stepped
in front of the girls, pointed revolver
at the eldest and made her follow him
into the woods. A posse was soon on
the trail, and Courtway was captured.
1t was only few minutes until an en-
aged crowd Of sturdy farmers relieved
The constable of his prisoner, and the
fend was tied to tree, severely
whipped and otherwise muti1ated and
turned loose.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
HOME FOR VETERANS.
The W. r. C.. Institution at ST. James Form
ally Dedicated.

The W. r. C. Institution at St. James Form.
ally Dedicated.
ST. JAMES, Mo-, Oct. 26.-Notwith-
standing the terrible accident to the
excursion train bearing the members
of the G. A. r. posts, the Women's Re.
lief corps, Sons of Veterans, and off,
GERS of the home association. the dedi-
cation of the Women's Relief corps
home for veteran soldiers and their
wives took place yesterday, and was
witnessed by one of the largest gather
ings ever assembled in south central
Missouri, fully 10000 persons being in
attendance. The parade was over mile
long, reaching from the depot 10 the
grounds. One of the features was
living flag" composed of 200 girls and
young women. ranging in age from 6
TO 20. Rev. James Hagerty and Con-
gresham Bartholdt, of st. Louis, were
the principal speakers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
A JAIL DELIVERY.
Blk Desperate Criminals Make Their Escape
at Louisville, by.

Blk Desperate Criminals Make Their Escape
at Louisville, by.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct. GA daring
Jail delivery was perpetrated last night
at the county Jail shortly after $50
o'clock, and six desperate prisoners
made their escape. The delivery was
supposed to be wholesale one, in
which every prisoner confined on the
third floor of the old Jail was to get
out. but the watchfulness of the turn
keys prevented this, and only six men
escaped They gained their liberty by
scraping the mortar from the bricks in
cell No. s. letting the bricks fall into
the interior of the cell, and in this
manner they got hole large enough
for them to climb through. One at
time, they made their way out of the
hole and elm bed up on to the roof.
Then, by means of short rope. they
let themselves down into a narrow al
ley between the wall of the jail yard
and an abutment OF the new Jail, and
escaped.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
STRICTLY NoN-PoL1rIc<L
Eamers' National Congress Will Convene
at IndianapoIIs November 1913.

Eamers' National congress VIII convene
at indianapolis November 1913.
Chicago, Oct 27.-The call for the next
annual meeting of the Farmers Nation
al congress was issued today by PreSi-
dent b. F. Clayton of Indianola, Iowa,
and Secretary John NJ. Staehl of Chi
cago. The meeting will be held at In
dianapolis Ind, Nov. 10 to L. The
regular delegates from each state are
one from each congressional district and
two at large, appointed by the governor
of the state. The heads of all the agri-
cultural colleges and state agricultural
board are members by virtue Of their
csfices For the Indianapolis meeting
the governors of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio
and Michigan have appointed 500 asso>
ciate delegates, having all the privileges
of the congress except voting. The
coming meeting promises to be the larg-
est gathering of representative agricui-
turalists ever convened In the United
States. If not in the world. The farm.
ers congress IS not secret organiza-
ton and is strictly non-political.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
AWFUL CRIME CHARGED.
Woman Under Arrest at Kansas City 70
Poisoning Two Children.

"A ~ oman On0er Arrest at Kansas CITY fOf
Poisoning Two Children.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. 26.-Susan
and Elizabeth Mussey, the little
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. Mus
sey, of PAIL Forest avenue, died Satur-
day from strychnine poison, supposed
to have been administered by Annie
Piatt. servant employed in the fam
lily. She is believed to be mentally
unbalanced. She is now under arrest.
Coroner Bedford has the case in
charge and will make post-mortem
Of the childrens stomachs The Platt
woman is now believed to have caused
the death of Mrs. Mussey's mother,
Mrs Ellen Terrence, on September 81,
and to have attempted the death of lit
tie Hugh Mussey few weeks ago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
A PREACHERS GOODNESS.
He Saved His Audience from Being Panic
Stricken by Fire.

Stricken by Fire.
CHICAGO. Oct. 26.-By rare presence
of mind Rev. James Villa Blake saved
his audience from panic and possible
awful results of a fire, which broke
out just as the morning service was be-
ginning at the Third Unitarian church
yesterday, and which destroyed the
main part of the building. When the
pastor took his place in the pull
pit his attention was drawn to
smoke in the lobby leading to
the Sunday school room. He
remained standing until the or
ganist had ceased playing, and then
requested the congregation to retire
quietly by the rear exits. His manner
SO treasured those assem- bled that
panic was averted. The church was
almost entirely destroyed The loss is
placed at $3.50
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-10-29
PLUMBER LEFT WITH PRIESTS.
fifteen Hundred Dollars Stolen from an
Express Company Returned.

J fifteen Hundred Dollars Stolen from an
Express Company Returned.
WAHPETON, n. D., Oct. ga week
ago the Great Northern express was
robbed of $1,000, the money being
taken from the agents safe while he
was on his way to the post Office with
a remittance. Detectives were sent
for from st. Paul and every effort was
made to get some trace of the cash,
but entirely without avail, and the
money was given up for lost by the
local officials. Five days later the
priests of ST. James Catholic church
here sent word to the company that
they had the full amount in their pos
session and were ready to turn it over
to it's owners. It has now been taken
by the express company. It is not
probable that any action to discover
the robbers will be taken. The priests
say the discovery was MAJ de in the con-
fesSiOpal