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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02

Washington and Lee Gain an Easy
NiCfOrX.

LEXINGTON, VA. May 1.-special.-
Washington and Lee University did up
st. Johns College team from Annapolis.
Nd, this afternoon In score OF i 10 ].
The game was against the visitors from
the opening to the close. The home team
played nice game and did their work
with the ease Of professionals The Nisi-
tors fumblcd the ball. muned easy plays
and in other ways failed to get in the
game. They seemed ratified and in other
ways seemed 10 have forgot how to play
bah. Tn score is shown in the record be-
low.
r. II. Z.
W. and L. U..O4O142O1O-12 10 8
ST. John.......... 100000 / l il
The visitors came here from the Uni
versity Of Virginia, where they played a
good game, meeting defeat in a score
of il to y. The home team are now open
for a game with the University of Nir-
ginia.
Batteries: Pratt and Lumsford; Hillery
aud Maddox. Umpire, Carlock.
The visitors play the Virginia Military
Institute tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
CRITG's DILEGiTES.
experimenting or Resolutions Adopted
- a.. ...,,, 1o,,ontin,,

No Speech making or Resolutions Adopted
in ~" County Convention.
CRAIG, VA. May 1.-Special.-The
Democrats Of Craig held their county con-
vention at New Castle today. J. =.
Caldwell was chosen as chairman and +.
l.. Abbott, secretary. The following dele
gates were elected to the State conven-
ton al Stanton. In June: Hon. James
". Marshall. John A. Martin. d. W.
Kent. ID. s. Britt. j. ". Rowan and
Major A. NJ. Mccartney. There was
no speech making and no resolutions were
adopted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
yorto,k pemoeratIc Primary,

NORFOLK. VA. May Especial. The
vote OF Z, Isl IN tae Democratic primary
today. to nominate five candidates. was
within $50 votes OF the number polled on
the first day, when all OF the candidates
were running. The nominees are W. L.
Seaisr Of XejShta; John RrQpgbtQp. Keep;
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
Il MONEY FIGHT.
A Contest Between silver and Sound
Money Democrats.

ROANOKE, VA. May Special The
nght is on I'm this cisy between the sound
money AMI free-silyer Democrats. The
silvcritos will have a meeting tomorrow
TO organize 10 capture the delegation TO
,he State Convention. An address was
issued this afternoon signed by moro than
one hundred representative Democrats.
who take the initiative in the sound-
money organization.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
UOU MANY BiTJLE SHIPS;
Great Indignation over Gorman's Amend
ment I'm IN. Housa Committee

WASHINGTON. ID. c., May 1.-The
vote in tho Senate this afternoon adopt
ing Senator Germans amendment TO the
naval apprpp5 afion bih reducing the
number OF battle-ships from four TO two.
has occasioned great Indignation among
members OF the House Committee on
Naval Affairs.
Mr. Boutole e. who is the chairn1a CT
the House Committee. said 10 a represen-
tative Of The Times this afternoon:
II have no complaint 70 make regarding
senston German. Ny complaint is
skaiwt ne esnatS 4. MA tAs esaasa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
orr EOR DINTTLLE.
L. p. As Meet in Annual Session In That
CITY To- Jaw.

CITY To- Jaw.
C0lOnG John s. Harwood, Messrs. w.
s. Lockett. George Gibson, Jr., c. Wal
ton Saunders. r. ". Spillman, Joseph
Wallerstein William Reinheimer, NJ. +.
Ellis, Jr.. r. b. Walthall, Major j. W.
Kawley. and Colonel John Il. Culpeper
left over the Southern this morning 81
O'cock for Danville, where they will
be delegates to the annual convention,
Virginia Division. Travellers Protective
Association Of America.
The CONVENTION Will be held to-day. and
the Danville members Of the Associa-
ticn viii give the visitors a hearty well
come. and entertain them handsomely.
8iost Of the Richmond delegates will re-
turn TO this city tomorrow. Many OF
the members OF Post are now out on
the road. they expect 10 meet In Dan
Vile with the other members Of the
Association who VIII attend as delegates.
Among the important matters 20 be
brought under consideration will be the
selection Of delegates 10 the National Con-
vention 10 be held in Terre Haute, Ind,
anu some alterations and amendments
to the constitution. which Will be brought
up at Terre Haute on June 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
THE FREDERICKSBURG FAIR.
4 Wedding Anniversary Ceiebration-GoF-
eminent Contract Let.

eminent Contract Let.
FREDERICKsBURG. VA, May /
Speclal.-The Board Of Directors OF our
Fair Society have selected October 10TH
DIST. and sd as the dates for the next
annual Fair.
The ladies' of the Confederate Memorial
Association of this city have selected
May 18th as Confederate Memorial-Day.
Rev. Or. and Mrs. II. K. Thompson
celebrated last night the eighteenth an
niversary of their marriage The rooms
of ~lr home We're beautifully deco
rated, and many callers offered con-
gratulations
The contract for repairing the National
boulevard in this city has been awarded
by the Government TO Mcdowell *
Musselman at 200.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
North Carolina Postmasters

Postmasters have been appointed in North
Carolina as follows.
A. G.. johnson. at McNatt, Robson
county, vice J. G. ID. McNatt. and John
Mickey, at Clara, Stokes county. vice 5.
A Hauser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
LYNCHBURG md PETERSBURG.
Tho Hill Climbers Defeat the Farmers In
"A WcIl-Ifclded Game.

PETERSBURG. VA. May Especial
The Petersburg and Lynchhurg teams met
for the second time this afternoon. Both
teams helded well. and the game was
watched with interest The score:
PETEESBI re.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
ms FORTUNE 70 rHE cHURcn.
The Singular VIII of a North Carolinian.
Winston Tobncco Market.

WINSTON, n. c.. May Especial IT.
T. Best, one OF Forsyth's best citizens,
was buried here to-day. He leaves an
estate TO his wife and daughter valued
at $1,000. After their death he bequeatbs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
CITY Circnit Court.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday. in
the suit OF Maria Campbell Smith against
Charles Il. Smith. TO recover $500,
judgment was confessed by the plaintiff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
portsmouth AND ROaNoRE.
Nine Runs In One Inning Won the
Game.

NORFOLK, VA. May Especial The
large crowd at the ball park IN Ports
mouth this afternoon saw the visitors win
q game by making nine runs In one inning.
Keenan, WAS batted out OF the box, and
Leach was substituted, and Jared no bet
ter. Roanoke took advantage OF the bat
ting streak. and ran bases superbly
Their hits were OF the safest kind, and
they counted. To show what Kind OF luck
Roanoke was playing In. look al the mum
her OF hits-elght In the third inning md
Xix In the other eight innings. Ports
mouth fought hard. and playing a strong
game ran their number OF runs up TO
ie94 y We tas &!sSkisst Sget txNRx{
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
NORFOLK.

Summary: Earned runS-NOriOlk, i.
Two base hits-McFarlan. stolen bases
Kahn. 2; Tannehill, Berte, Groves, Steph-
ensOn, Thompson. Gnr0y. Double plays
--I.angsford, Wentz. Turner. Eases on
balls -Malarkey. /. Blankcnship, 8. Hit
by pitched balls-Stephenson. Groves.
Struck out--Malarkey. I; Blankenship,
s. Passed balls-BOland WIG pitches
Maiarkey. Time Of game one hour and
thirty minutes. Umpire, Belts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
Totals ........... 30 6 10
INNCTIRITRG

INuchburg ............O % o . As
Summary. Earned Petersburg, A.
T.vuclhurc a. TwO-base hits-kelly,
Icahy Mct;ann. Home runs -Armstrong'
Mccain Kane. McGann. Little. stolen
bases smith ana Fear. Double plays
Lcahy. McGann. and Little. Dundon ana
Kane. Lrahy TO McGann Bases on balls
on Armstrong. g: of Bruner. /. Hit by
pitched balls McGann. Schabel. struck
out-Bv Armstrong. g. Bruner. !. Time
OF game two hours and ten minutes. IN
pire. Cline
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
A New Church To BE Opened.

In church circles. among colored Epis-
copahans. the event OF next week will
be the opening Of 81. Philips new
church. corner of ST. James and Leigh
streets In building their beautiful house
Of worship. this congregation has been
generously aided by sister churches in this
city and kind friends In the North and
East. The services tomorrow Will be-
he'd at IL A. NJ. and : +. NJ. At the
morning service the rector, Rev. John ".
Johnson, will ofiiciate. In the evening
several Episcopal clcrgymen. including
the bishop. Will be present and take part
fn the services. A most cordial invita-
ton is extended TO the public TO all OF
these services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02

ho,d fucS vet seen on these grounds.
Roanoke PLAYED a snappy game, and IL
evidrntly making for the pcnnant The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
Christian c. Thon.


Mr. Christian c. Thon died at his resi-
dence No. 1851 east Main street, yester-
day afternoon at $40 o'clock. He wa
nfty-two years OF age. He had been SUI
fering for three months with a compl-
cation Of diseases, and his death was nor
altogether unexpected.
Mr.. Thon was born I'm Baltimore, but
had been a resident Of Richmond foi
twenty years. He was a member OF the
Common Council for one term about eight
years ago. lie was a deacon in the Ger
man-Lutheran church, was prominent
member Of the Odd-Fellows, Drutds, and
Knights Of Honor.
lie leaves a wife and nine children
four sons and five daughters-to mourn
their loss.
John GreXter.
Mr.. John Grexter died at the Little
Sisters Of the Poor Yesterday. He was
eighty-four years OF age.
Br. Mex Kinney.
STAUNTON, VA. May 1.-Special.-Dr.
Nick Kinney died at his home. az Par
nassus. suddenly yesterday OF heart dis
ease, aged seventy-twO years. lie be-
fonged TO a distinguished family Of this
city since its foundation. lie was the
son Of Nicholas G.. Kinney for many
years clerk Of the Circuit Court. and his
mother was Miss Elizabeth Holloway OF
Amherst county. His father married the
second time Miss Mary Ann Fisher, Of
Richmond, sister of George ID. Fisher
and Or. Edwin c. Fisher
DR.. Nick Kinney was member or the
first class that ntered the Virginia Mill
tary Institute at its opening In 1892. lie
was a graduate Of Jefferson Medical Col
lege. Of Philadelphia, and lived I'm Nir-
ginia all his life with the exception Of
twenty years In Texas from 1870 to 1870.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
BABE HAD HIS REVENGE
HELD RfCHMOND DOM 10 FIpE
SCATTERED SINGLhS.

After Three Years of Retirement Blanhcn-
ship Again Makes His Debnf-Mai't~'S
Pitched superb Bali for the Locals
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
OBITU AIRY.
Mr. Arthur Welsiger.

Mr.. Arthur Welsiger. eldest son OF the
late ID. W. Weisiger. died yesterday morn
ing at II 10 at the residence OF his mother
No. 723 Twenty-fourth street. aged forty
four years. He had been in bad health
for the past several months and his
death was not unexpected.
Few il any, have enjoyed the friend
ship and respect of a larger circle OF az
quaintances than Mr.. Weisiger. ana ms
death casts a gloom over the community
I'm which he resided. He was proml-
nent member OF Henrico Union. No. l5V,
a. +. and A. NJ. and was also connected
with the following organizations: Royal
Arch Chapter. No. 3, Richmond Com
mandery, No. p X. T.. and Continental
Lodge. knights of Honor.
The funeral win take place from Leigh
street Baptist church. tomorrow at 800
o'clock T. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richm oni's CT
xeus and Other Natter.

<eus ana Other Matters.
TIE numerous friends Of Mrs. y. II.
Reynolds. OF No. e1s north Eighth street.
who has been 30 critically III for some
days. will be plsasPd to hear that che 10
%pSh improves ,fx.i'.r,r, -"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
No National League Games.

At Louisville;
yille-Pittsburg-rain no game.
At Cleveland.
Cleveland Cincinnati-rain; no game
No others scheduled.
Games Scheduled for To-day.
Cincinnati at Cleveland.
Baltimore at Boston.
New York at Philadelphia.
Pittsburg at Louisville.
Washington at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-02
ROANOKE.


Portsmouth ...........O2 o o o > 20
Roanoke .............O - 90 / q o XII
summary: Earned runs-fOrtsmouth, -,
Roanoke. . Two-base hits Mari. Ma
gee. Rollins. Eicman, Cockman, Grove,
Bases ON balls-Om G.. Ricman. 4, of VIII
lis. . Struck out-By Willis. /. Wild
ptchcs-Ricman. >. Stolen hases-Masee.
Holman. Leach CO. Grove. Williams, IL.
Rloman. Burke. williams Left on buses
Portsmouth. q: Roanoke 3. Double plays
Holman and Magce: Whitchill and Tate.
Umpire, Wood.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
Portland who,esa,e Market.

PORTLAND. Feb 4. 1875
A very fair business was reported to-day all
alo the line. with collections a little more en-
couraging Wheat continues strong under
the influence of a large export demand, and
the Western markets reached the highest fig
ures recorded for a long time. Another rise
will be noticed in our Flour quotations, making
a gain of about 55 to 6oc barrel in he last two
, Weeks. Coffees have weak ened somewhat, and
Rios show a drop. Molasses very firm and
generally held higher. Sugar declined 1-16c
to-day. Teas steady and unchanged. Pork and
Lard firm Raisins quiet and firm at former
prices. Cheese quiet and steady with fair To-
cal trade demand. Eggs continue easy with
liberal receipts. Potatoes 35@4Oc Hay quiet
and unchanged Lumber is fiffner on spruce
Fresh Beef fairly active, steady-sides et171s y
blinds S@10c, fores41a 95cr rounds and TANKS
7@71ac, rump and lons l19l4e. backs at5@
&c, rattles 3@4c, round hogs 4@41ac lambs at
8@1Oc; mutton at SC. Round Hogs at 5@5la
The following are to-day's wholesale prices of
TT visions, Groceries, &C.:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City Hall, Portland.
Thursday April 18th, 1886,
At Eleven O'Clock A. M.

for the purpose of selecting six candidates for
electors OF PRESIDENT and Vice President of the
United States, and four delegates at large and
four alternatrs to attend the National Repub-
can Convention to be held at st. Louis Mis-
souri, on Tuesday, June 10th, 1896. and trans.
acting any other business that may properly
come before it.
The basis of representation will be as fol-
lows; each City, Town and Plantation will be
entltled 10 one delegate, and for each seventy
I'VE votes cast for the Republican candidate for
Governor IN 1894, an additional delegate. and
for a traction of forty votes in excess OF seven
fve votes, an additional delegate.
vacancies i'll the delegation of any City. Town
or fIahtatlon can only be filled by resident of
the county III Which the vacancy exists.
The State committee will be in session in the
reception room OF the hall at nine o'clock, ON
the morning of the convention for the purpose
OF receiving the credentials of delegates. Dele
gates III ordar to be eligible to participate in
the convention, must be elected subsequent to
che date of the call for this conyention and
delegates under this call, should not be elected
TO the State convention to be hereafter called
for the purpose Of nominating a candidate for
governor.
All electors Of Maine without regard to past
political differences who are in sympathy with
The sentiments expressed in the call of the Re
publican National fommittee for the RepuDli-
can National Convention, are cordially invited
TO unite with the Republicans of the state in
elecnng delegates 20 this Convention.
Perlorder Republican State Committee
JOSEPH Fl. MANLEY, Chairman
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, Jan. IS, 1896.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

Notice to Mariners.
OFFICE U. S. LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR,
First District,
Portland. Feb 8, 1886.
EOff Cape Elizabeth, Maine-Old Anthony
Whistling Buoy.J
Notice is hereby given that the whistling buoy
on Old Anthony having been reported as not
sounding, has been examined and found to be
with four inch pipe into the buoy. and to which
the whistle is attached, has this day been fitted
on the Old Anthony Whistling buoy.
Masters of steamers and other vessels are re-
quested to report the working of the buoy to
this office.
BY order of the l.. H. Boarc
GEORGE E. WINGATE
Commander, U. S. N.
Inspector LIST LII. Dist.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
RAILROADS.
MAINE CENTRAL II. |
In Effect December as, 1895.


Trains leave Portland, Union Station, Railway
Square, for stations named below ana inter
mediate points as follows
100 a. M. For Brunswick. Bath, Rockland.
augusta, Wateryille. Skowhegan, pittsfiell,
B Bangor, Bucksport. Lisbon Falls, Lewiston via
$50 a. M. For Danville Jc. Poland Springs,
Mechanic Falls, Rumford Falls, Lewiston.
aivermore Falls Pennington, Phillips, Range
S.45 q. mn. For Bridgton, Fabyans. burling-
s9n, Lancaster, ST. Johnsbury, Sherbrooke.
Montreal Chicago. St. Paul and Minneapolis
1890 a., m. For Brunswick, Bath, Lisbon
Falls, Lewiston, via. Brunswick, Gardiner AL
gnsta and Watervie.
100 p. N. Express for Brunswick. Lisbon
Falls. Augusta, Waterville Bangor. Bar Harbor
oldsown and Houlton, via B. & A.
sta alS p MI For DanyiIls Jc Poland Springs
L LEWISTON s,,sa lFarmington, kinghsld, Phillips
oakland, bingham, Watervi1le. Skowhegan,
lao p m. FOR Freeport. Brunswick. Au.
gusta. Bath, Rockland and all stations on
b hnoX ne Lincoln division Watsrvie skew
Vs bango anS atoWn
St John, Halifax, Honiton and woodstock
$40 p m For sebago Lake, Bridgton Fry
st. 5ohnsSury, Menres: and ps Shieago A'A'''''
500 p. M: For Brunswick Bato, Lisbon
Falls, Augusta and Waterville.
Jenetop Poland springs rM station' Msehsas
| Falls Auburn and Lewiston.
100 p; m, Night Express. sleeping cars, for
Bangor, Bar Harbor. Bucksport, vanceboro, St.
Stephens. st John and all Aroostook County
| halifax and the Provinces. but does not run TO
| Belfast Dexter. Dover and Foxcroft Or beyond
| Bangor, Saturday nights.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
| 7,soa M, paper train for Bra nswick Au.
LOO D. m. For Brunswick Lisbon Falls,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
ItMay Do as Much for You

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, ILL.,, writes
that he had Severe Kidney trouble for
and also that his bladder was affected.
He tried many SO called Kidney cures but
without any good result. About a wear
ago he began use of Electric Bitters and
found relief at once. Electric Bitters is
especially adapted to cure of all Kidney
and Liver troubles and often gives almost
instant relief. One trial viii prove our
statement Price only Soc for large bot
. ongress St. H. G. Starr, VIZ stbrook.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
Portland & Worcester Lins
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, +. R.
STATION FOOT OF PEBBLE STREET

On and after Sunday, December 6, 1895
Passenger trains viii Leave Portland:
For Worcester, Clinton, Aver Jaacti0n,
NssnuA, Windham and Erping at 7.eo a
m. and 1890 p. In.
For Manchester, Concord, and points North
at 80 q. m. and 1890 p. m.
For Rochestor, sprinsvals. Alfred. WaSer.
bore and saco River at 7.S0 a. n. 1880 and
4.25 .. m.
For torhan at 73o ard Gas a m. 1880
800, 4.25, $50 and 6.25 p. n.
For Westbrook, Cumberland Mills, West.
brook junction and Woodf0rd's at 7.3o,
e.45 = m. 1880. SOC. 4.26. $40
and 6.26 D. N.
The 70 so D. M train from Portland connects
at Aver junction Eith "Hoosse Tunnel
Route" for the West and at Union Station.
Worcester, for Providence and New York,
via "Providence Line" for Norwich and
New York. via "Nsrwioh Line" with Beaten
Il Albany IL. r. for the West, and with the
New York All Rail via Springfield"
Trains arrive at Portland from Worcester
at 1.3O D. M from Rochester at $50 g. m,
i;so and .o Sap. ~ IN n; rom aer.s 20
4.16, $40 ard CID D. m.
For through tickets TO all points West and
South. apply TO r. II. COLLINS. Ticket
80. s.w. PETERS sugI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
Boston h Maine f. r
In Effect October 20, 1895.
WESTERN DIVISION.


Trains leave Portland. Union Station. for
scarboro Crossing. 1000 a. M. 5.15,e 20, p.
NJ. ScarbOro Beach, Pine Point, 90, 1000
s. % ssd a. ssS sse $40 N fooe a. %.
h no sSo s.15; go P ma al Ke me
62o pm. Wells Beach. oo. g. 40 am n CSC,
a. NJ, 40, $50, O. 10 P. M; Kennebunk-
~. 40. $3.50. 5.15 pm. Rochester,. FarEatnx-
somors worth and Rochester,) TOO a m. |;
Manchester. Concord, 100 = m. $40 p m. /;
renee, lowell. 100, $40 a. NJ, IL. 40. 80 p.
m. Exeter. Boston, .45. r. 100. is. 4oa. M,
s12.40. $50 p. m. Arrive In Boston, 7.2b,
Boston for Portland sI ESQ. $50 a. H. 20,
So y 49, SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Boston, express. s,46 a. m. For Boston
Boston. 7.25 a. m, E.27, SAP. m.
Boston for Portland, 3.45 .. nj.
EASTERN DIVISION,
From Union Station for Cape Elizabsth,
tts.45 q. M; Saco. Conway Junction.
Wolfboro. 8 90 a. M; Biddsford, Ports
mouth, Amesbury, Nswburyport salen,
Lynn, Boston, 1900. 1900 g. M; $3.50
4.15, $40 p. IN. Leave Boston for Portland.
7.3o. 800 a. NJ, 1890. 100, 7.45 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Biddeford. Portsmouth. Newbury
port. Salem. Lynn, Boston. 200 a. m, 1873
p. m. Arrive in Boston, 5.68 .. M, 4.15 p.
M. Leave Boston for Portland, *9. 90 q. m,
7.O0p.m,
tDoes not run Mondays.
fConnects with Rail Lines for New Yorl,
sConnects with Sound Lines for New York.
sMestern Division from North Berwick Sun
days only.
4tConnocts at Scarboro Crossing with
tain for Boston via Eastern Division.
Through tickets to all points in Florida.
the South and West tor sale az Ticket Office,
Union Station.
D. j. FLANDERS. G. P. and 7. Az. Boston.
ie21 dit
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
PreSidenta al Electors Must all be Chosen
in State Convention.
HEADQUARTERS

AUGUSTA, MAINE. Jan, IS, $3.50. J
To the Republicans of Maine Prior to o92
two Presidential electors at large, correspond
ing to the two United States senators. were
nominated in State convention, and tile re-
naming electors. corresponding TO the men,
bers of the United States House of Represen
tatives were nominated by the several con
gresslonal district conventions.
The passage of the Australian Ballot law en-
tirely changed the procedure. Under the law
all Conventions are portion of our election
system. and this ballot act requires that candi-
dates to be voted for by the Voters throughout
the whole state must De placed in nomination
uency than the whole state. Hence all the
candidates of a party for Presidential electors
must be nominated in State Convention, aid
have therefore included in the call six electors
J. III. MANLEY, Chairman
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04

Hegs-Receipts $4,000; firm. &c higher early
closing easy heavy packing and shipping lots at
4 aog4 90; common to choice mixed at GOA
=. Sala choice assorted at 25@u4 80; light at
Sheep-TeceIpts $4,000; steady infeior to
choice 25&3 so; lambs 2 1894 rs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-04
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL
Quotations Of Staple Products in the
Leading Markets
New York Stock and Money Market.

by Telegraph
NEW YORK. Feb 8.
Money more active at 4a41s per cent; last
loan per cent. closing pr cent. Prime tner-
camille paper was quoted at CAT per cent
Sterling Exchange was weak. with actual
business in bankers bills at 4 S61s 81 tor
6O-day bills and s71a@4 SS for demand
posted rates at S794 s81s, Commercial bills
eo-days alta s515@4 SO. Government Bonds
eady. Railroads steady.
. Silver at the Board was quiet.
Bar silver 671s.
Mexican dollars 5314.
AT London to-day bar silver was quoted
30N ~ OF and steady.