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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
"BimetaIlism" in Colombia.

Mr.. Mckinney, the American min
lister at Bogota contributes to the New
York World brief history of the re-
suits of the attempt of the Colombian
a parity. The article is both interest
ing and instructive for it shows CON
dition of affairs nearly parallel to
what is proposed in the Chicago plat
form. Mr.. Mckinney says that
Twenty years ago. in 1876, gold and
silver were coined in the minis of
Colombia, both being a legal tender for
all debts, and at that time. owing to
was at premium over gold of about
per cent.
About 1880 gold was at a premium.
because the imports exceeded the ex-
ports, and as the balance had to be
paid in gold it required a small
premium to get the gold for the pur-
pose. Up to 1885 the government CON
tinued to coin gold and silver, and at
that time gold was at a premium over
silver of about 20 per cent
In 1885 Congress passed a law that
made paper money legal tender for
all debts, the paper to he payable in
GOLD OR SILVER AT THE OPTION
OF THE GOVERNMENTS: this being
an attempt to make silver at a par
with gold.
This was an impossibility, for at
once the gold all went out of the coun-
try and the government was on a sill
yer basis in spite of it's efforts by
legislation to keep gold and silver at a
parity. From that time to this there
has been no gold in circulation in
Colombia.
The effect of this was to raise the
premium on gold from 20 per cent in
1885 to 100 per cent. in 1885,
The evil results of this condition of
affairs have fallen most heavily upon
the poorer people, who have become
poorer, especially the wage workers
Whereas the cost of living has more
than doubled the wages have increased
only about half as much in ten years.
The very things predicted by sound
money men in event of the adoption of
free silver in the United States have
come true in Colombia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

corners skunk back to their former as
sociates after the battle was over, and
have been there ever since. The state
went against Hancock in 1880, largely
owing to the treachery of Scion Chase,
who was a Republican stool-pigeon
from the start-and two years later
elected a Republican governor Re
publican majorities in Maine have
been growing ever since.
Yet men live who wish to repeat the
experiment, and go through the same
sorrowful experience-who yearn to
yield to the Populists. We are not dis
posed to question that the result might
be the samoa temporary triumph.
But at what a cost!
NO. That will never do. The Dem
ocracy of Maine will stand by the
colors it nailed to the masthead the
seventeenth of June. and cling to the
candidate it that day put in nominal
ton
But the Argus does not stand by the
principles which the Maine Democracy
then declared for and in securing
which declaration the Argus did yeo-
man service. On the contrary the
Argus has nailed to its masthead the
colors of Bryan and Sewall, of Pop
ulism, Altgeldism and Tillmanism 1t
viii not admit that those hcresies are
Democratic principles or that it be-
lieves in them. Before the Chicago
convention it declared its hostility to
them. And yet it now subscribes to
their support and calls upon
Democrats to do likewise. The
Argus very well knows. for free
slverites have already announced it,
that every vote for Winslow in Sep
TENDER will be heralded throughout
the country as a vote for free silver
In view of all these facts the situation
in which the Argus now finds itself is
amusing but not very elevating. 1t re
minds one of the small boy trying to
keep under cover of the coat tails of
the thief who stole the boys clothes
and left him naked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Partisanship Preferred to Principle.

Under the head stand by Winslow'
the Eastern Argus has the following
amusing editorial
Some people. whose memories are
better than their discretion, talk about
the curious Maine campaigns of 1873
1S79-1SS0. They predict a recurrence of
those tremendous political upheavals
1t may be they are right. Indeed it is
far from improbable.
But what good came to the country
in general or the Democratic party in
particular from those sad successes :?
The result was to crafty the ambition
OF few men for office and pelf. The
Democratic party gained nothing.
1t lost President. Most of the new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
ElOQUENCE OF THE DEAD.
Earnestness. Depth and Beauty Of Thought
and Expression Of Mr.. Russell.
0Boston Cslobe.)

Thomas Wentworth Higginson, in an
introduction to the published volume
of addresses, describes the orator thus.
1T is always noticed by the nearer
that after Gov. Russell has once en-
tered on his speech. he enrolls himself
instantly among what may be called
the businesslike orators. as distinct
from the rhetorical orators. Except
Pres. Eliot, l know no public speaker
in New England who devotes himself
so promptly to the matter in hand
and is so utterly devoid of claptrap.
l have often spoken with him on the
same platform, and have never known
an exception to this general charac-
teriZation of his manner and method.
There is never any depression. rarely
any illustration; he simply speaks
right on. and holds his audience as he
2raSps the subject
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
N5SsSa sS8
Better Laugh.

Ef you feel like bein' blue.
Better laugh;
Signs won't bring sunshine TO you
Better laugh.
You can't conquer fate with frowns
In Il fight of fifty rounds;
So, in all yer ups an downs,
Better thing TO do. by half.
Is jist to laugh.
When yer burdens hard TO bear,
Better grin.
Curses ain no cure fer care,
Better grin.
When your team, at orter pull.
Balks. don't git onmerciful
An splash an splash aroun. For you'll
Find the surcSt way ter win
Is jist ter grin.
When you think NV cussin' don't,
Better smile.
When skceters bite and fishes won't
Better smile.
IF your hook an line get stuck
ON the limb. ur some bad luck,
only way ter show your pluck.
Stead NV grumbin all the while.
Is jiSt ter smile.
Chicago Record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

The order of Governor Cleaves to
place the flag on the State House at
half mast, and the similar display of
buildings in this city. Saturday, when
the funeral car of the late William f.
Russell passed through, was a thought
Iul, appropriate mark of the respect
and esteem in which Mr.. Russell was
neld by the people of Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
LEAVING A SINKING SHIP.
More Leading Democratic Papers Denounc.
ing Popocratic Principles.
Follow Paths Of the Fathers Of Finance.

IIIfneS tDenl. BOIt.1. DaytOn.J
When the Democratic party turns down
such wheel horses OF the political army as
Cleveland. Whitney, Harrity and Hill. to
say nothing of the rank and file of the
hard money Democrats of the earlier
and better days of the republic, who drew
their political inspiration from such men
as Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jeffer-
son. Andrew Jackson and Thomas Ben
ton and others of the old school of Demo-
cratic linanciers. it is time for the masses
to cali halt long enough to do "A little
thinking. Let us not leave the paths of
the fathers of finance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

1t was Tlllman who told the conven-
ton he had been in the East and nine
tenths of the people there are for free
silver. By such statements one NAV
ascertain the ratio of truth to false
hood in the utterances of free silver
fanaticism. Every eastern man knows
that when Tillman made that state
ment the truth was not in him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Try Aliens Foot-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season of year your feet feel swol-
len and hot and get tired easily. If you
have aching feet, new or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t cOols the feet and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen ana
sweating feet, blisters and callOus spots.
Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort At DRUGGISTS
or shoe stores BY mail for 25c. in stamps.
Trial package free Allen 8. Olmsted: lie
Roy, II. Y. julyl0, eod&w.4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Position Of Maine Democrats.
(Springfield Republican,


The situation among the Maine
Democrats reminds us of the story
about the English nobleman who ap-
piled for the place of master of the
hunt, but to whom the queen objected
because of his profanity. What shall
be done with him. some one asked
Disraeli. the prime minister. "Oh.
answered Dizzy" "he is provided for.
/ have appointed him commissioner to
the general assembly of the Presby-
terrain church in Scotland" The
Maine Democrats. before the Chicago
convention, repudiated Arthur Sewall:
his own congressional district declared
against him as national committeeman.
and the Democratic state convention
nominated for governor gold standard
man on gold standard platform. Yet.
Notwithstanding his free silver views,
Mr.. Sewall now hobs up as the Demo-
cratic candidate for vice president OF
the United States. and he is proving.
we fancy. more indigestible morsei
than did the profane British nobleman
to the Presbyterian general assembly
of Scotland. What to do is the ques-
ton. and who can solve the puzzle?
Sewall wants the State convention held
over again and a new platform adopted
for silver but how can this
be done without the most humiliating
by the Maine Democracy?
The State election will be held in Sep
TENDER. and no time is to be lost If the
new Democracy" is to make any sort
of showing in the down-east polling.
The situation is extraordinary. but we
in oh cpttS
if the next Democratic state conven-
ton shall listen favorably to Mr..
Williamss appeals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
PRESS COMMENTS.
The Country Wants and Needs Him.
portland Advertiser.)

II
1t is a matter of great moment not only
TO this district and State. but to the en-
tire country. to know that the Hon.
Thomas Il. Reed has decided to stand
again for the congressional nomination
He will be named at the district conven-
tion next month without dissenting
voice and elected in September with few
dissenting votes. He will go into the
campaign with his vigor of old and con-
tinue TO lift his voice. ever in the past.
for the good and well being of the Re-
publican party and the, perpetuity of
American institutions. He will help to
lead this land permanently back to the
paths of prosperity and fame and will
see to it that the Republican party re-
undimmed by adversely. its ancient glory
unsullied by defeat" In times like these
the country needs him. The voters of
the first district of Maine will see that
the country has him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Why Silver is Cheap.
On. Y. Times, Dem.)

In 1873 the total product of silver in
the world was 81, 100000 ounces and the
silver in a dollar was worth S1.04 in
gold.
Last year the worlds product of
silver was 165. 900 000 ounces and the
silver in dollar was worth only 30.
40 cents.
In 1894 the potato crop of the United
States was in round numbers, 10000
900 bushels and the average price 50
cents.
In 1895 the estimated potato crop was
400. 600. 900 bushels and the average
price was &c cents.
The fall in both cases was due to the
same cause. But when the farmers
potatoes fall to half the former price,
how much good will it do him to COM
pei him TO take silver dollars for them
worth only 80 cents each? That brings
the &c cents down to Is cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Influence Of Whitney's Decision.
On. Y. Post. Dem.)

Mr. W. c. Whitney has resolved in a
satisfactory way any doubts that may
have existed as to his views and inten-
lions respecting the nomination and plat
form of the Chicago convention by giving
a statement to the press. saying that
there are no possible conditions or cur
cumstances that would induce him TO vote
for Bryan and Sewall or to promote their
election. This announcement comes too.
at the right time. when the minds of Mr..
Whitneys party friends are in the forma-
tive stage and it must have a great in
fluence among them in all parts of the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
The last should be first,

The last speech of William E. Rus
sell was delivered at the Chicago con-
vention. and its echoes have not vet
died away. Listen to him. declaring:
Il have but word to say. The time
has passed for debate upon the merits
OF this issue. l am conscious, pain
fully conscious, that the mind of this
convention is not and has not been
open to argument and reason: that the
will of the majority which has seen fit
to override precedent, trample down
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Down near Jonesport the hulk of a
schooner lies high and dry on the
shore 1t is slightly careened, and the
timbers are not sound enough to take
swim in the surf. Yet they can
stiiily breast the wind and the SWEEP
Of the rain. The schooner is stranded
in a lonely cove. and doesn't look in
wiling. yet the family of lobster
fisherman dwells there in great com
fort. They have converted it into a
sort of seaside rudder grange.
Tween decks has been partitioned off
windows have been cut through the
hull, and tunnels protruding through
the deck carry away the smoke from
the two stoves. Within. this extern
porized home is fairly cozy, even OF
the floors do have a tilt to starboard
The children have lots of fun rolling
marbles down the incline. and as the
lady of the house always sweeps
down hill' her work is greatly light
ened.
The shower develops surprising
activity in the hay field, occasionally.
one did at Lakeside the other DAY
when an old lady of so years rakcd a
load of hay to keep it from getting
wet.
y proposition to take some of the
site for the proposed new theatre in
order to widen the street is delaying
the work upon the theatre fOunda-
tions. for how long it is difficult to
estimate. But then. Portland is ac-
customed to long delays of her long
cherished hope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

1t is said that several prominent
ton of a ship on rollers have since in
vestigated it as far as possible and
express the belief that it will prove
practical. Among these are Prof. Par
rot and the well known French naval
officer, Admiral Coulonbreaud
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

The $57 ,000,0 900 in our Maine savings
banks was put there by about 100, 900
depositors. Are those dcpositors going
to vote this fall to have the banks pay
them in dollars half as valuable as the
dollars they put in? That's what free
silver, Bryan and Sewall. means.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

The Popocratic platform contains at
least one fatal flaw; it does not
declare that the law of sup
ply and demand should be re-
pealed. Until that is done Popocracy
cannot be successful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

ing the station he got into a political
discussion with q friend in which he be
came so Interested that the little mat
ter of having his baggage checked was
forgotten until at Newport he dis
covered that he had none. which ac-
counts for their return on the S55 train
and departure again on the 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
For Representatives to Congress.

First District
Second District-NELSON DING
LEY. JR., of Lewiston.
Third District-SETH L. MILL
KEN of Belfast.
Fourth District-CHARLES A. BOU-
TELLE of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Eczema in any part of the body Is
instantly relieved and permanently
cured by Doan's Ointment, the
sovereign remedy for all itchiness OF
the skin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

At last Mr.. Sewall has told us why
he believes in free silver 1t is for the
same reason that he believes in his
Bible. Later he may go into par
ticulars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Heat and worry" are said to have
brought on Mr.. Vanderbilt's paralysis
Millions upon millions are not always
protection from heat and worry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Since the stampede of the Demo-
cratic convention the stampede of
Democratic newspapers has been
something terrific.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Not a Single nurrah in Mobile.

CRegister (Dem.). Mobile.)
The delegates in convention carried
Bryan around on their shoulders. Same
here last year. That sort of enthusiasm
soon burns itself out, however. 1t seems
to have burned out entirely here. We
have not heard a single hurrah.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

rights and attack the sovereignty of
states is to be rigidly enforced.
know that even an appeal falls upon
deaf ears. There is but one thing left
to us-that is the voice of protest. l
speak that word not in bitterness or
anger. but with infinite sorrow. And
the country. if not this Democratic
convention, will listen to our protest.
II speak for one of the smallest
states OF the Union. not great in terri
tory or population nor commanding in
her resources. but glorious in her his
tory. great in her character, in her
loyalty to truth. in her devotion to
.rlnciple and duty and in the sacrifices
she has made for liberty and country.
The mother state has taught us. her
children, to place principle above ex-
pediency, courage above time service,
and patriotism above party, and in
the cause of right and justice not to
finch no matter what the majority or
however overbearing its demands"
But three months ago. on the ami
versary of the birth of Thomas Jeffer-
son, he stood on the sacred soil of
Monticello. down in Virginia. He did
not try to dodge the issue of the hour
even there. He said:
"One further question remains. for
whose solution we turn to jefferson for
help and guidance We are in the
midst of earnest agitation over our
monetary standard. The agitation
crosses party lines and tends to
,..a,f.ra of ou,. ,,c,,n,r, ana ,o,.,o,Ie
a~.,I;,it ard or,,ra e,a,,,,s .,.aatrn. ~
y,tfo,.so,, II co,,Ia 100, ~, ~, ;s,s,,, ha
$3.50, f.,,,-,.,,,, ia W., -. =,
,,,,, 49,, 49,, a. ,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Are You Tired

All the time? This condition is q sure
indication that your blood is not rich
and nourishing as it ought to be and as
it may be if you will take a few bottles
of the great blood purifier, Hoods Sar-
saparilla. Thousands write that Hoods
Sarsaparilla has cured them of that
tired feeling by giving them rich, red
blood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Though the Cubans are still raising
Cain, it is said, the sugar crop has
fallen off four fifths.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Wate.ville people with cottages at
the islands wish it could be "all
aboard to Wiscasset via the narrow
guage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

What will Democrats do? Well
they will do Populism or Populism will
do them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

No notice whatever win be taken Of un-
tgned communications.
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation or
rsturn of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT, Publishers. Au-
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

HOODS PILLS act easily and
promptly on the liver and bowels.
Cure sick headache.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

a New York Populist, name not
given, writes the Bath Times that he
shall support Sewall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

What with the threatened price Of
coal wood ought to be in good demand
next winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

But the most curious part of his
letter is "Old established traditions
are to be uprooted and as the cranks
always come to the front. with such
conditions, the chances for Mr. Sewall
occupying the presidents chair, under
such circumstances are very good
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
FOR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
OF OHIO.
FOR vlCE-PRESIDENT,
GARRETT A. HOBART
OF NEW JERSEY.
FOR GOVERNOR.
LLEWELLYN POWERS
OF HoULTON.
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
OF HoULTON.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
For Electors at Large:
JOHN +. HILL, Of Augusta.
JOEL WILBUR. of Avon.
First District-EDWIN PARSONS.
Second District-A. II. MCPHERSON.
Third District-FRED ATWOOD.
Fourth District-ALBERT H. SAWYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Those with one eye out for blueber-
rics and the other for snakes are
legion nowadays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
strength Of Sound Money Rep,e.ss,.4 :,
the Press.
Press dem. Bolt, rro,.

q. VDcHI. boTtI TrOyJ
tiona III pe as neard from 4 Is the cxcep-
T rhhi,s'ooted for Bryan and free e si,, out
ad, LIS unprecedented detection OF Tho liver
81 ra,..,, press shows the surna .s,,
dnctr,sndn OF sound money as Democrainiss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

,neinocrat dem. Bolt), Davenport,
try w heneVer a faction puts itself in co.,
, s,J, OF a party, and makes the s .Dm-
fornes s ZEN, 10 It's own interests and
ie ,,s upon such party creed wbinI
Is inimical to the best interests o T" len
iaT, oic people, then there is no more room
IL LOT the honest and patriotic cittzn,
becnnno an ORGANIZATION, and separation
9 ,,,e II. 10 stand for something higher than
.ne success Of the party and since u,n
consider me interests of this country =,
present safer under Republican admin
istration than under a reyoliitionarv aIa
ment or Populists, and similar violen,
clements and the perpetrators OF a co,,,.
u t.at, therefore, der Demokrat will SIM.
headed by Mckinley and Hobart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Dover has fewer dogs and thanks
the tax law for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Not a PopuIist.

LA Crosse (Wis.) Chronicle. Dem)
The Chronicle Is not populist news
paper. 1t cannot support a populist for
president of the United States IL would
support no man on earth on the platform
adopted at Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Piscataquis Observer: The political
situation is responsible for a joke on
Hon. Wainwright Gushing which is too
his wife and daughter Mr.. Gushing
started for York Harbor. Before leav-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20
Will Be Defeated as Badly as in 1860.

CStar dnd. Dem), Kansas City,
II would seem that. in turning their
backs upon the leader who restored tba
party to power after retirement of =
quarter of century, and i'm becoming
! ne sponsor of a vitiated currency. the
Democratic politicians who controlled the
convention at Chicago have prepared the
way for another Waterloo, and for a de-
feat as overwhelming and disastrous as
mat which overlook the Democracy in
1861, when the enlightened and humane
sentiment of the country repudiated that
corrupted organization because of its
eoWardly and servile devotion to the aw-
lul sin of human bondage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-20

Well. there doesn't seem to be any
| likelihood that Mr. Sewall will be
President before he is President,
and that's a long way off.