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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
Vermont Gives Unprece-
dented Majority.
Republicans Carry the State
by Nearly 10000.
All Opposing Parties Are Almost
Buried Out Of Sight.

White River Junction, VT, Sept o.
The Green Mountain state declared 10
Josiah Grout, Rep. OF Derby for Cover
nor. and for the Republican state ticke'
entire by a majority that equalled the
prediction OF the most confident Repub
lican managers. Returns from the dis
tant towns are. as usual. rather slow IN
coming in, but the count In ell section,
OF the state shows substantial Repubn
can gains. and indicating that the ma
jority for the Republican state ticket will
be nearly 10000.
This is the largest majority ever ciycr
for governor i'm this state, the nearest
approach to IL being i'm 1888, when the
majority was 27.6ls. The Republican
leaders claim that the majority may
reach 35, 600. and even 81, ,000
The final bulletin issued by Chairman
Merrill of the Republican state commit.
tee, for $50 out Of 245 towns. gives a Re-
publican majority OF 81 ,S24 The remain
ing towns, In 1894, gave a Republican
majority Of 1851, and with this majority
added, Mr.. Merrill figures a ma jority OF
$4,000 for the head OF the ticket. He says
Il consider this result death blow to the
Democracy Of Vermont, and the major
ity is greater than l hoped for"
There We're four tickets In the fiel6
for governor and lieutenant governor
but as has been the case I'm former cleo
tions there was but a small percentage
OF votes for other than the Democratic
and Republican tickets. The followine
were the candidates for governor on the
Republican. Democratic. Prohibition
and Peoples tickets respectively: Josiah
Grout OF Derby. John III. Jackson OF
Barre. Rodney Whittemore of st. Adams
and Joseph Battell of Ripton. For lieu
tenant governor the following gentle
men asked for the support of the people
on the four respective tickets: Nelson w.
Fisk of Isle La Motto, Ralph Sherwood
cf st. Albans. Cyrus w. Wyman Of Brat
tleboro and William Dexter of Sheffield.
Two years ago the Democratic vote
was Ia, l42, while Governor Woodbury. re-
ceived vote of 1926. or a plurality Of
.S,52l
The following table gives the vote of
the Republican and Democratic parties
and Republican majority during every
presidential election since the Republi-
can party commenced in national poll
tics, the scattering votes being elimi-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
ON FIRST BALLOT.
Hon. L0rin A. Cooke Nominated for
Governor of Connecticut.
He Received 315 Votes TO 18i for John
Addison Porter.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Sept. 2.-Tne Re-
publican state Convention was opened at
1920 by Temporary Chairman Mclean
ana samuel Fessenden OF Stamford was
CHOSEN permanent chairman. The ap-
pearsnce of Mr.. Fessenden was the signal
for long continued applause which was
renewed again and again during his re-
marks.
After the report of the committee on
platforms nominations for governor were
called for. Charles l.. Searles OF Putnam
placed in nomination John Addison
Porter.
Judge Albert 4. Roraback of North
Canaan followed, presenting the name OF
Lieutenant Governor Lorrin A. Cooke to
head the ticket. BslIoting was COM
menced at ! :35 p. M. and resulted as
follows: Cooke 3i5; Porter ISL Lorrin
A. Cook was then made the unanimous
choice of the convention.
James ID. Newell, New Haven, nomi-
mated for Lieutenant Governor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02

The average majority during the 10
gubernatorial contests in presidential
years was %, 102. and the smallest major
ity was that OF Levi X. Fuller over b. Il.
Smalley. in 1892; while the largest ma
jority was in 1883. when William p. Dill
liagham was elected over stephen C.
Shurtleff by 27,6ls majority. The Demo-
cratic tidal wave, in 1892, broke the con-
stantly increasing majority received by
the Republicans during the past 40 years.
II. II. Powers. the Republican congress
sional candidate in the First district, and
William w. Grout in the Second are
both reelected by increased majorities,
and the state senate and house are in the
control Of the Republicans by practically
the same majority as two years ago.
The weather generally was cool and
fair throughout the state. and brought
out hundreds Of Republican voters who
have not been to the polls for years.
Practically the full Republican vote was
cast. on the other hand, the lack of or
ganization in the Democrats ranks was
very apparent. Many Democrats who
do not endorse the platform of the Chi
cago convention remained away from the
polls. while the more dissatisfied ones
voted for the Republican ticket. The
antagonism TO Grout, resulting from the
convention which nominated him. which,
IL was claimed. would develop In the vote,
was not In evidence to any great extent.
1t was claimed that there would be ac-
ccssions TO the Democratic ranks In the
farming diEtricts, but these changes
were not considerable and did not ma
terially affect the result. The Populisi
and Prohibition vote was practically the
same as four years ago. As between the
two greater parties IL was In brief a con-
test of a well organized army against
forces lacking organization and hope.
The Republican managers claim that
the result Ia significant, and shows OPP
position from all sides to the Democratic
currency principle. but the Democrats
rnaintain that the increased Republican
majority was expected. and II would
have been very surprising II IL had failed
TO develop. The Republican state ticket
elected Is as follows:
Governor. Josiah Grout of Derby.
Lieutenant governor, Nelson w. Fisk
OF Isle La Motto.
state treasurer. Henry +. Field Of Rut.
lind.
Secretary of state. Chauncey w
Brownel of Burlington.
State auditor, Franklin ID. Hale OF
Lunenburg.
Congressman from First district. II.
III. Powers OF Morrisville.
Congressman from Second district,
William w. Grout OF Barton.
The defeated Democratic candidates
are:
FOR governor. j. Henry Jackson OF
Barre.
Lieutenant governor. Ralph SHERWOOD
OF ST. Adams.
Treasurer, James III. Williams Of Bel.
lows Falls.
Secretary of state, william w. Rider
OF Bristol.
State auditor. f. p. seaver OF North
Troy.
For congressman from First district
l.. +. McManus OF Rutland.
For congressman from Second district
VI. Il. Fitzgerald Of Island Pond.
The polls closed at o'clock. and as the
returns began to pour In the bulletini
showed heavy Republican gains In every
county and almost every town In the
statA Khateverppecisj s1ort the Dem
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
SHERIFF'S SALE

BY virtue OF an Execution No. 1852,
issued from the District Court OF the
Sixth Judicial District OF the State OF
Rhode Island, holden at Providence,
within and for said District, dated Sep
tembcr I'd. 1896, ana returnable to said
court Dec. I'd, 1896, wherein, Christopher
Ljppitt, Trustee, of Providence, in the
County OF Providence, in said State, is
Plaintiff, and Oswold Klindt, nlias John
Doe, Of said Providence, IL Defendant.
VIII be sold NJ Public Auction, at No.
400 Westminster street, in the City OF
Providence, on Saturday, the 12th day Of
September, A. ID. 1896. at IL O'Clock In the
forenoon. the following described per-
sonal property, attached by me on The
original writ in the above named suit, to
wit: Counters, Showcases, Shelving.
Soda Fountain, Writing Paper, Mirror,
Scales, Tobacco, Snuff, etc, consisting OF
all the personal property in said store.
Levied on this I'd day OF September,
1895, at IL o'clock and 30 minutes In the
forenoon and Will be sold TO satisfy said
execution, ~ sufficient.
OsMOND L. GOODELL,
s2-st Deputy Sheriff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
A Long Tramp.

G. NJ. Schilling, the one armed athlete,
who has undertaken to walk from Pitts.
burg 10 San Francisco and back within ten
months, and TO return with s 900 in cash,
although restricted from begging or pur.
chasing supplies en- route, arrived at San
Francisco 26 days ahead, but $500 behind
his schedule.
Beyond travelling out ten pairs of shoes
and losing the dog with which he original
ly started in Ohio, where his present com
panion was presented TO him, Schilling
met with few accidents or delays, and after
aweck's rest he expects to he able TO re-
sumo his long tramp, returning by way Of
Portland and tho sound cities TO Butte,
Denver, Kansas City and st. Louis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
WORK BEGUN.
Continued from page 1.

Senator Caffrey in taking the chair
made ringing speech. After thanking the
delegares fer the honor conferred upon
him he took up the Chicago platform
and said:
''Ihe declarations of that platform are
open palpable and flagrint departures
from all that the Democracy has stood
for. They assaiI.. the money standard
of the country and declare for the in
silver at tae ratio OF 16 20 j. They: assail
the right and power of the executive to
enforce the law and To- protect property
under the control and In the custody of
the Federal Courts in any State in the
Union; they attack the integrity OF CO.
ordinate branch of the government; they
declare that the function of issuing paper
money is to be exclusively exercised by
the government ITSELF they assail the
right OF the citizen TO contract for rny-
ment in any Legitimate commodity; they
declare tpat the obligations OF the gov
ernment, for whicn gold was received
and for the payment OF which In the
same coin the national feith is pledged,
may be paid in derreciated money, and
we Declare that each and every one OF
these attacks and declarations are un-
Democratic. They are an assault upon
the Constitution, the time-bonored prin-
ciples of the Democratic party,
and the distinguished patriot
and statesman VINO has twice
led it to the only victories 1t has achieved
In 36 years. Ii Is the Ishmaei OF plat forms.
1t raises its hand against some of the
principles of both parties and oil the
principles OF the Democratic party.
. Concluding his speech, Senator Cafirey
said: "If in the decree of faith our party
must perish let no historian write
tu,h an cpitaph on it's tomo as this:
Game TO an untimely end from swal-
lowing political and financial poison
bat rather let this epitapn be written over
It's honored grave, dug amid the ruins
of the capitol: Ii did not survive the
loss OF liberty, the destruction of the Re-
Public, and the decay Of public and pri-
vate morals"
We are the proragaroists OF no new
creed. We are the upholders OF the old.
We appeal from Democracy drunk with
delusion to Democracy soberea by reason.
With an abiding faith in tie intelligence
and honesty OF our people we lay before
them and the world the reasons that
prompt " to uniurl the old flag that
has floated over many n triumph and
many a defeat and never yet been soiled
by repudiation or stained by dishouor.
We deem it wise to pursue an aggressive
rather than n negative policy; TO be
Achilles dragging Hector around The
Walls of Troy, rather tha1 Achilles sulS-
ing in his tent. We propose TO make a
funeral pyre of the cadayers OF Populism
and Anarchy. We propose to drag behind
oor triumphant chariot wheels, in defeat
ana disgrace, around the national capi-
toI, the dead Frangenstein personifying
their pernicious creed and their turbu.
lent fannticIsm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
Good Effect of Vermont
State Election.
The FOrerunner of the Silver
ties Doom.
Price of American Securities Abroad
Immediately Went Up. a

The Republican victory in Vermont
yesterday was tremendous, and business
shows a wonderful improvement today.It
is as clear a case of cause and effect as
could be desired.
The returns from the Green Mountains
were announced In London and tiS VAL
ne of American securities abroad went
up as il by clock work.
Today's prices in New York are better
shan at any time since the silver scare
took hold Of the market and the bears
are alternating.
There is no talk of resorting to clearing
house certificates on the part of the
banks. The gold imports are increasing.
Crop conditions have improved and the
prospects are bright for the granger
stocks. st. Pauls statement OF earnings
will soon be out, and it is anticipated
that as good a showing Will be made as
that of year ago.
Mr.. Sage says that Manhattan will de-
clare a dividend on a per cent. basis.
Today's Transactions.
The New York stock market opened ac-
tive and buoyant under the influence of
higher London quotations and liberal pur-
chases for foreign account. Large blocks
OF the principal shares changed hands
in the initial dealings and dealings espec-
ialiy in Sugar and st. Paul ana gains
were noted Of i@l'a per cent. in the
Changers and high-priced industrials
opd ouiaviIIa a Nashville
Opening prices were Atchison IL 3-4;
sugar 100 rs; Tobacco 61; General Elec-
trio %; Chicago Gas 55i4; Burlington 81
5-s;' Rock Island 56 3-4 st. Paul 66 rs;
Northwest 96i9; Louisville 40 5-S;Western
Union 70 3-s; Leather preferred AZ rs;
Southern preferred 20iQ; Wheeling d Like
Erie Is; Manhattan 81; Missouri Pacific
II rs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02

Phil ID. Armour's Only Granddaughter IL
OIL Incubator.


The only Rrapdd; tighter of Phil Ar
mour the killer of millions Of pigs and tho
owner Of millions Of dollars, is fighting foi
life in an incubator
The child was Torn recently to Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Ogden Armour. The little girl
was SO small and SO delicate that il was
decided instantly that she must be conild-
ed r'nn incubator's care 1t nay bo neces-
sary to keep the child In the machine for
several weeks.
Il. ID. Armour's other grandchildren are
two boys, children of i. ID. Armour, Jr.
On the birth Of the boys each was present.
ed with $500, 600 by the grandfather.
Should the little granddaughter live she
will receive at least this sum, and in recog-
milton OF her pluck and vitality in win
ming ont under such adverse circumstances
the ''dot" may lie doubled.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
Fatal Explosion in Powder
Mill at PinOle.
Four Victims Were White and
Eight Were Chinese.
A Number OF Other Workmen More
or Less Seriously Hurt.

PINoLE, CAL, Sept. Am explosion IN
the nitro-glycerine house of Csliforn la
Powder Company, yesterday wrecked
the building and caused the death of II
workmen, eight Chinese and the follow
ing whites:
JAMES McNULTY.
w. w. CRATES.
JAMES FRITZ.
M. GARCIA.
Several of the workmen were more or
less injured by the explosion. The COM
paIy estimates the property damaged
at $40, 000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
PROVIDENCE STOCK EXCHANGE
Two-Point Advance on N. Y. N. II. &
II. S,cck.

On the Providence Stock Exchange
today there was slight Improvement
over yesterdays closing, fractional
gains being noted in the prices bid end
asked for several Of the bank stocks and
the price offered for New York, New
Haven q Hartford went up two points
from 100.
The bid price on Pawtucket Hair Cloth
fell of two points to IS.
Local bank rates today are still DER
cent. at the lowest, but a feeling prevails
in business circles and today's clearings
were s1,0i0,sOo, a higher figure than
they have reached for some time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
TRIED TO HANG HIMSELF.
James T. Donnelly Attempted Suicide at
Noon Today.

Jomes I. Donnolly, 25 years old, job
printer, attempted to commit suicide at
noon today bv hanging himself in the
cellar OF his home, 1877 Bay street, MIR.
Donnelly has been in i'll health for more
than two years, and this has affected his
hro
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02

At $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon there
wssnn elsrm from box "a for a slight
blaze al anAlma street tenement house.
The FIRE was extnguished within ten
minutes after the alarm was given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
Died of Bright's Disease.

NEWPORT, X. l., Sept. 2.-J. X. Buck
OF New York. one of Newport's wealth
est residents, died here early this morn
ing from Brigbt's disease. lie was a
prominent yachtsman.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
Yesterdays

Cripple Creek and Other Mining
Stocks.
The following ere the closing bids and
asked prices OF the listed stocks on the
olorado Mining Stock Exchange, Den
yer Aug. 81 as reported by Il. Z. Davis &
20. IA Washington street Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02

The public hearing given by the com.
missioner OF estimate and assessment on
the widening of Charles street was held
at room Il, citv hall, this afternoon and
was well attended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02

The National Athletic club of San Fran.
cisco tss offered purse Of eio,o for a
mectihg between Fitzsimmens and Choyn-
ossL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02
COTTON MARKET

Cotton futures opened easy; sales 13, 600
bales. Jan. $50; Feb. s.3I; March s.35;
April s37; May s.39; Sept. s.12; Oct.
S.22; Nov. $50; Dec. S.27.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02

THERE ARE MORE WAYS han one ~ win
woman. One good sure way is-own your own
home at Lovely Lincoln Park. Cottages 100 to
1880. Only si00 down Bslance monthly. Isase
l. Coz Co, weybosset corner porranve ct At
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-02

TO LFT--Large room with sink and closets, un-
furnished. for lfsht hcusskeeptng two large iron,
ronm.. nicely furnished, aud side rooms 10 let.
tss estptinster stree SIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
THE MORE IMPORTANT.

Lincoln Republican Club to Celebrate
Politics Instead Of Namesake.
The Lincoln republican club held
meeting last evening at the office
Of States Attorney c. j. Searle. that
gentleman occupying the chair as
president Of the club. and H. b. Hub
bard acting as secretary. The purpose
Of the meeting was to adopt plans for
the proper observance OF the birth
day of the clubs immortal namesake,
Abraham Lincoln, Feb. II, but in
stead of such laudable purpose, the
organization, true to its purpose,
lent its tendency toward the politi-
cal phase of the matter and decided
to celebrate the anniversary OF re-
publicanism Feb. 90 with q rally and
banquet. On this occasion it is ex-
pected that some conspicuous mem
Der of the party will be present, as
no less distinguished a parsonage
than William Mckinley is to be in.
vited.
Committees we're appointed and
other arrangements made for the
political observance.
In view of the fact that the club
is to ignore Lincoln's birthday ii
might instead of inviting the Ohioan
seek the presence of the man from
Illinois who boasts of looking SC
much like Lincoln that he would like
to be president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
SOLD THE BRIDGE STEEL.
Sylvan Works Has Best Bid for 1t Amount
ing to About 5000 Tons.

Sylvan Works Has Best Bid for 1t Amount
ing to Ab0at 3 1000 Tons.
The steel in the Rock Island bridge
now in course of reconstruction
amounting to $500 to 5000 tons was
purchased yesterday afternoon by
the Sylvan steel works. which agrees
to pay $13.4O per ton therefor.
The material was offered to
the highest bidder by the govern
ment authorities, who opened the
propositions in the presence of the
bidders. About twenty propositions
were submitted and included bids
from Cincinnati. Chicago, New York
and St. Louis firms, as we'll as
neighborhood companies, including
Morris & Lewis. of Rock Island,
Island. whose bid was 1925 ton.
OF course the bids were all for
warded to Washington for approval
before any definite action can be
taken, and it is not yet known how
much of tue material will be sold by
the government. The Sylvan Steel
company's bid was 81. 40 per ton above
the next highest, the average price Of
fered being s. and So. The Sylvan
company states that it was enabled
/" bid Sd high because it's mill is SC
near that the freight in transferring
the material could be saved, and
which is quite a good sized item.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
Baptist Young People.

The movement among Rock Island,
Davenport and Moline Baptist young
people to organize tri-city union is
progressing encouragingly and has
thus far resulted in the drafting of
constitution and by-laws-which
will be submitted to the various
unions for ratification. The consti-
tuition and bylaws committee held
its meeting in Moline the other
evening. The bylaws say the OBJ
ject Of the proposed organization is
to promote earnest Christian life
among it's members; and make them
more useful in Gods service and to
increase their mutual acquaintance.
1t is estimated that the unions of the
three cities have q membership OF
about four hundred which promises
to make the proposed union large
and influential one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04

avenue. He was tracked into barn
at the rear OF Mrs. Glass boarding
house. ard jumped from the upper
door IN finding that he had been dis
rcverd aud alighted in the arms Of
Dailiff Olmsted. who held the young
man this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04

Muslin Underwear.
On Thursday of this week. Feb. 6, will begin
the greatest To-Day Sale OF Muslin Underwear Rock
Island has seen. Buying in immense quantities
for three large enables to almost dictate the
prices have to pay for these goods, and We are
careful that Muslin Underwear is handed out to You
at the lowest possible figures. Our Muslin Under
sales have become famous and you can depend
on it that McIntyreReck Co. never undersold any
where.
WAIT FOR THURSDAY. FEB O. f:
YOUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. /:
Silks.
This is going to be great Silk season. Begin to
buy now at these low prices:
Special lots OF 1896 Silks for this week at 29c.
S72c. Age. 62lc. 75c. worth up to t1.25.
Remnant lots of Silks in lengths up to 81 yards at
Csc yard. values up tu Csc.
Remnants. short lengths suitable for trimming. at
Sc, 14c and 19c for the remnant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
Glddness Comes

\x/ith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Its therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tivcs or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians. but if in need of n laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
The best regulator to regulate

The best regulator to regulate 4
people. is Simmons Liver Regulator.
1t regulates the liver and the liver
regulates the person. II the liver il
regular then health is good, but il
sluggish or diseased then there is
constant biliousness. indigestion.
headache and all the disorders OF the
stomach that one hears of. Try
Simmcns Liver Regulator and prove
this.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-04
Court Notes,

Herman Thoms was found guilty
OF burglary in the circuit court to-
day. There are three indictments
against him for robbing pigeon
coops.
John Kay is on trial for receiving
stolen property. alleged to have been
the pigeons stolen by Herman Thoms
and others.