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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
ANOTHER CUCKOO SMOKED OUT
Now 1t Is Comptroller Eckles Who
Eoits the icket.

Washington, July 16.-AIr Eckles,
the Comptroller of the Currency, has
returned to Washington from the Chi
cago convention. He is an earnest be-
lever in the wisdom of putting a gold
standard Democratic National ticket
in the field as a means of accomplish
ing the defeat of the free silver can
didates and he believes that it will
be done Mr.. Ecl<les said to-day:
Il believe the nominees of the Chi
cago convention ought to be defeated,
because of the principles enunciated
in the platform upon which they
stand and unqualifedlv endorse. These
principles. it crysta.zed into law,
would. to my mind, inevitably work
irreparable loss TO every class of citi-
zens and cause conditions of distress
on every hand. They are not in accord
with either the history, the teachings,
or the traditions OF the Democratic
party, and therefore cannot demand
support of Democrats. The point of
interest with Democrats who reject
the action of the convention ought TO
be how the largest and most effective
majority can be secured against the
ticket named. My own view is that
the naming OF candidates of high char
acter and the framing OF a platform
sound in every particular would aid
to this end. 1T would afford an OPP
portunity. which otherwise would be
wanting, to discuss this question be-
fore Democratic audiences by Demo
cratic speakers. The educational work
most needed is within the Democratic
party and it can best be accomplished
BY those Of the Democratic faith. It
would also give the Democratic press
something tangible to advocate
up to this point the merit Of the
question has not generally been dis
cussed in the conventions resulting in
the National one. There has been
more of denunciation Of men than of
consideration of economic principles
\ Democratic ticket will double the
number of those who will compel at
tention to the merit of the question
and force the proponents of free COIN
age of silver and its accompanying
vagaries to meet economic facts and
financial history with something more
than historical oratory and passionate
misstatements. A four months can
vass carried out upon educational lines
with Democratic speakers and papers,
attacking the Chicago platform, will
lose to the candidates standing upon
it many thousands of voters, who
otherwise might, through lack of
knowledge or Indifference, vote for
them. IT will not cause any Demo-
crat who is determined to vote for the
Republican nominees not to do so. 1t
will simply give those who otherwise
might vote wrong the opportunity not
to do SO. The larger the contribution
of Democratic votes to the defeat of the
Chicago nominees the better in the end
for the usefulness of the party
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OF AMY NORTH GARDlMA DAILY

of the university from which he was
graduated in 1877. He received his
early training in the public schools of
Cambridge in which he prepared for
Harvard college, entering that insti-
tuition i'm 1873. After his gradrmtio
he was admitted to the Suffolk bar in
the April term of 1880 and immediate
ly commenced business as a member of
the law firm of c. r. and T. II. Rus
SELL having the same association to-
day with offices on State street.
Mr. Russell's political affiliations
have always been Democratic. In 1881
he became a candidate and was elected
a member of the Cambridge Common
Council and two years later became a
member of the upper branch of the
city government. In 1886 Mr.. Russell
was elected Mayor of Cambridge by
large majority. He held the reins of
government in the Mayors chair for
three terms.
Mr.. Russell was married to Miss
Margaret Swan, daughter of the late
Rev. Joshua Swan, formerly of Cam
bridge on June 3, 1885. They had
three children, two sons and one
daughter.
In 1888, he was nominated for Gov
ernor and while he was defeated by
Governor Ames, he polled nearly 1000
votes more than were cast for Mr..
Cleveland for President. He worked
necessarily, making the tariff and Mr..
Cleveland's record the leading topics
of his speeches. He was nominated
again in 1889 and elected over Mr..
Bracket by plurality of 5000.
In 1891 he was successful over Chas.
Ii. Allen, of Lowell, by a plurality of
1900.
In 1892, the Presidential year, lie de
feated VIM. H. Halle by plurality of
$500 votes, while Benjamin Harrison
carried the State by a plurality of
thirty thousand. He retired from of
flee at the end of his third term and
resumed the practice of law.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17

cause, and in the hour of it's victory
will be entitled to more credit than
any other man living. Great applause.)
Circumstances, not merit, have decid-
ed this nomination and all t1~t / can
do will be no more than Mr.. Bland
would have done under the same cir
cumstances. If he had been the choice
Of the convention instead of myself
he would have had no more loyal sup
porter in the nation than | would
have been. l thank you for this oppor-
tunity of meeting you" applause and
cheering.)
Mr. Bryan was tendered a big recep-
tion at Jefferson City. The train made
a stop of 35 mipHtes and Mr.. Bryan
was driven in Gov Stones buggy to
a plaza near by and addressed some
800 people. He was introduced by
Richard 2. Bland.
Mr.. Bryan talked about ten minutes.
He cOmplimented the crowd and said
he was glad there was no opposition to
the denomination of Mr.. Bland for
Congress. While it may never be Mr..
BANDS pleasure to sign a bill as chief
executive restoring silver, yet, Mr..
Bryan said, it was altogether possible
such a bill would bear his name. We
need him in Congress, said Mr. Bryan.
The platform adopted at Chicago
he characterized as an inspiration sec
ond only to the Declaration of Inde-
pendence. The remainder of his re-
marks were complimentary of the
Vice-Presidential candidate and Gov.
Stone, after which the usual hand
shaking occurred.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
HIS FAMILY is INFORMED.
Mrs. Russell Dazed at First by the Sad
intelligence.

Manchester, by the Sea, Mass, July
16.-The family of Ex-Governor Rus
sell, including Mrs. Russell and the
three children, VIM. Eustis, .Jr., Rich
ard Manning and Margaret, who are
spending the summer in a quiet cot
tage, overlooking the bay, were i'll
ignorance of the cloud of sadness over
hanging them until a telegram from
Col H. f. Russell was received, an
nouncing the death of Mr.. Russell.
Apparently dazed at first Mrs. Russell,
as the significance of the sad news
grew upon her, seemed to be bearing
up well. Ex-Governor Russells broth
er, Joseph b., arrived about an hour
later and was Immediately with the
widow.
Profound grief at the news is ex-
pressed on every side here, where the
Ex-Governor was one of the most popu-
lar and active of the many summer
residents.
Mr.. Russell left his family here on
Monday for his pleasure trip to Quebec,
accompanied by his brother, Col. I'll. f.
Russell and +. Peabody, Jr. At that
time he was apparently in perfect
health, excepting that he was some
what fatigued after his active and
enormous work at the Chicago con-
vention
Mrs. Russell, this morning visited
the Essex County Club, of which or
ganization the Ex-Governor Was a
much respected member, and when the
news arrived she was preparing to
take her children to the club where
the usual children's entertainment
was to be given this afternoon When
the news OF the death was announced
at the club. a shadow was thrown over
the tennis tournament and the enter
tainment Telegrams from all sec
tions Of the country. expressing con-
dolence are pouring in.
Mrs. Russell, the mother Of the dead
statesman, is at Crawford's Notch. in
the White mountains, and Mrs. Rus
sells mother is at her home in Cam
bridge.
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An Over Crowded Ferry Boat
Suddenly Capsized.
WITH TWENTY MEN ABOARD
All Were Thrown Into the Mid
die Of the River.
AND THEY SANK LIKE LEAD
The Work of Rescue Began Almost
Immediately and Already Seven
Dead Bodies Have Been
Recovered,

Cleveland, O., July 16.-Several lives
were lost in an accident which occur
red abou%7:3O this evening on the old
river bed near the ore docks of the
Cleveland and Pittsburg railway com
pany.
The ore handlers had just quit work
for the day and were waiting their
turns to cross the branch of the river
on the hat-bottomed ferry boat which
they had provided for their own use.
4 number of the men had crossed.
When the ferry reached the dock the
last time at least 20 men crowded upon
it. The boat which is about 30 feet
long and not more than four feet wide.
would carry safely not more than a
dozen persons.
The stream is not wide, however,
and the hurrying ore handlers had no
thought of danger The boat was
pushed from the shore and was being
propelled across the stream. When
it was about half way over it began to
sink. Then as the men rushed to the
side it turned over. All the occupants
were thrown into the water
Those who remained on the shore,
alarmed at the capsizing of the little
craft, at once threw life preservers
and planks to the unfortunate men,
but most of them sank like lead. A
few, however, managed to swim a.
shore, while one or two were picked
up by a tug.
The first report of the accident plac-
ed the number of dead at %, but that
proved to have been an exaggera ton.
The life saving crew, whose station
is near the scene of the accident, was
summoned at once, and the work of
recovering the bodies from the river
was begun. Within half an hour seven
corpses had been laid side by side up
on the dock, but the life savers CON
tinued the work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
LEADING A HOPELESS CAUSE.

Fondulac, Wis, July Ex-senator
Villas has prepared an address to Dem
ocrats of Wisconsin advising them to
denounce the action of the Chicago
convention and cooperate for another
convention and has submitted it to
General Bragg, of this city. Gen. Bragg
has prepared an address which he will
submit to the delegates at large to
that convention. The General declares
it his conviction that the preservation
of the Democratic party organization
is dependent on the calling of another
National convention and the nomina-
ton of candidates on a Democratic
gold standard platform.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
SILVER MEN ENDORSE BRYAN.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 16.-Silver
men here are jubilant to-day at the
success of the State mass convention
called by National committeeman Jas.
w Griffin, of the American silver or
ganizatiOn, to name thirty delegates
and alternates to the St. Louis conven-
tion July 22d. The great majority OF
those attending are Republicans, but
this is not deprecated by the silverites
as they expect favorable action to their
cause from both Democrats and Popu-
lists when they meet in their State
conventions later ON. The convention
organized itself this mornig at Har-
monia Hall, and then this afternoon
moved across the river to the great ex-
position hall, and there heard reports
of committees and adopted resolu-
tions commencing Bryan as Presi-
dent, and presenting John Lind to the
people of Minnesota as candidate for
Governor.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
THENENS 7EARD IN BOSTON.
1t Was Received With Almost Absolute
lncreduiity.

Boston. July 16.-The first news Of
Ex-Governor Busselfs death was re-
ceived with almost absolute incredulity
on the streets OF this city. Even mem
bers of the law firm with which he
was associated refused to look upon the
matter seriously when asked if they
were able to verify the rumor of the
ex-Governor's death.
The most that could be learned here
until late this afternoon was contained
in the following telegram to Mr.. Jos.
b. Russell, brother of the Ex-Governor,
signed by Col. Harry Z. Russell:
"Nill found dead in bed this morn
ing. Death painless Probably heart
disease. Start for Boston at once"
Mr. Russell was in Canada by in
yitation of Mr. r. F. Dutton, of Boston.
for the purpose of a rest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
THE POLICY OF TIE PoPULISTS
Butler ard Watson Trying to Proven
Bryan's Endorsement.

Butler ard Watson Trying to Prevent
Bryan's Endorsement.
Denver, Col, July 16.-The advices
received here by the POpulist leaders.
indicate that there will be many diff
ficulties to overcome in the Populist
convention before the endorsement Of
Mr.. B1yGn for President can be secur-
ed. The main difficulty, it appears
from these adyices will be found in
securing the cooperation of the South
ern Populists i'm this movement, though
many of the Northern members of the
party are also raising objections.
There is especial apprehension as to
the course of Senator Butler of North
Carolina, ard of ex-Representatiye
Watson of Georgia, who, o,with others Of
the Southern Populist leaders, will,
it is feared, hold out stiffiy for the
adoption of a straight Populist plat
form and the nomination of another
candidate than Mr.. Bryan.
The objection of the Southern men
is directed more to affiliation with the
Democratic larty than to the cand:-
date. The trouble with them appar-
emily is that all then contests as a
party in the South have been with the
Democratic party and they find it dif-
ficult to reconcile themselves to that
party even though there are many
things in the Democratic platform and
Mr.. Bryan's record that they approve
They fear that an end oI sement of
the Democratic ticket would be in
terpreted as the abandonment OF
many of their principles ind the lis
ruption of their party. Some North
ern Populists appear to have the same
apprehension about tire fate of their
party in case Bryan is endorsed, and
many of them, who were formerly Re-
publicans, are apprehensive of the fate
Of the tariff in case Of Ir. Bryan
success.
The Populists of the mountain States
are apparently quite unanimous for
Bryan. y majority of the Populists in
this section became such on account of
the silver issue aIUne and they are
willing 20 accept. the assurance that
this will be made the paramount ques-
tion in the campaign and in the next
administration in case of Bryan's cleo
ton. They consider the financial qucs-
tIcn of importance SO supreme that
they prefer taking chances on other
issues on which they do not agree
with Bryan to dividing the silver vote.
They will therefore support Bryan
heartily at st. Louis. They will prob
ably go in for an independent nomin-
alton of Bryan at st. Louis rather
than for his endorsement as the Dem
ocratic nominee and will in that
event place him on platform of their
own.
There is little or no doubt that the
silver party convention to be held at
St Louis at the sametime as the Popu-
list convention will take positive pos
ition for Bryan.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
JOHNSTON COUNTY CONVENTION

Smithfield, n. c., July 16.-(Spe-
cial. )-'The Democratic executive com
mittee of Johnston county has called
the county convention to meet July
Both, to nominate county officers.
Every section Of the county was rep
resented at the committee meeting,
showing That the Democrats are en-
thusiastic. Everybody is well pleased
with the nomination OF Bryan. Sev-
eral PopUlists have already declared
their intenton of voting for Bryan
and SeWall.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
A FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.

Toledo, O., July 16.-Buffalo Bits
band wagon was driven under the
Fort Wayne railroad bridge at Massil-
lon at IL ocolck and all the occupants
scraped off Four musicians were
frightfully injured and two will prob
ably die. The wagon was drawn by
eight horses which got beyond control
of the driver. Mr.. Cody is doing all
possible for his men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
EDGECOMBE POPULISTS.

Tarboro, N. c., July 16.-(special)-
The Peoples party convention of
Edgecombe met here to-day to elect
delegates to the State and Congress
sional convention. Nominations of
candidates were deferred until August
5; resolutions endorsing Major w, A.
Guthrie for Governor and Capt. James
B. Lloyd for Congress were unanimous
1y adopted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
NATIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE
Summaries of Yesterdays Games ir
Various League Cities.

various League Cities.
Cleveland Ohio, July 16.-By a bat
tire rally i'm the seventh tie home
team won to-day's game. OAleara,
the new catcher, played his first game,
doing good work both behind the
plate and at the bat Attendance 4 900.
Score
Cleveland ...... O1Ot005ON-1
Boston ......... OOOOOOOO--1 ,
Batteries: Cuppy and O'Mcara; Stiv-
etts and Bergen. Umpire, Hurst
LOUISVILLE, 12; NEW YORK, z.
Louisville. Ky. July 1G.-Errors by
Harry Davis, Bill Clark, Rogers, and
timely batting gave Louisville the
game to-day. Stafford was struck ON
the right arm by a pitched ball in the
fifth inning and had one of the small
bones in that member broken. At
tendance, 300. Score:
Louisville ... 012O063N-12
New York .. 0O3O12 21OO- Z 10 7
Batteries: Frazer and Warner;
Sullivan and Farrell. Umpire, McFar-
land.
CHICAGO, II; WASHINGTON, 5.
Chicago, H., July 1G.-Both pitchers
had difficulty in locating the plate to-
day and both were hit hard when they
succeeded in getting the ball
over it. Nine of the Colts
hits were punched in two
innings, with two errors, developing
into eleven runs. Attendance, 1900.
Score:
Chicago ...... 2O6O13O5X-17 II 3
Washington =. 0013110O2- s II
Batteries Terry and Donohue; King
and AIaE11ir.p Trrnr,iva IT,,,cIia
PHILADELPHIA, 5; PITTSBURG. 3.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 1G.-Gumbert
pitched a fine game batted in two
runs and would probably have shut
the home team out if his support had
been better. Attendance, 800. Score:
Pittsburg 49,. O0002O--3 8 3
Philadelphia e. OO0O0O1O22 22-5 II 2
Batteries: Killen ad Sugden; Gum
bert and Grady. Umpire, Belts.
CINCINNATI, 5; BALTIMORE, 0.
Cincinnati, Ohio, July 16.-The Reds
defeated the Champions to-day by
better all-round playing. Both pitch
ers did good work. Attendance, 8,4OO.
Score:
Cincinnati .. 1201X-5 10
Baltimore .. OOOOOOOOO-O So
Batteries: Dwyer and Peitz; McMa-
hon and Clark. Umpire, Sheridan.
BROOKLYN, z; ST. LOUIS, /.
St. Louis, Mo, July 16.The Browns
received defeat at the hands of the
Bridegrooms to-day. They were able
to make nine hits off Payne, burt failed
to score more than once, their base
running being poor. The visitors
punched hits we'll off Donohue's deliv-
cry. Attendance, 500. Score:
st. Louis 80 0 0-1 9
Brooklyn II 1 0 , 3 % 12 4
Batteries; Donohue and Murphy;
Payne and Grim. Umpire, Lynch.
WHERE THEY PLAY TO-DAY.
Boston at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
New York at St. Louis.
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
At Richmond:
Richmond ..... 1OOOO1O02-4 3
Roanoke ........ 0O0OO0O2-2 s 3
Batteries: Stockdale and Boland;
Kimble and Lynch
At Lynch burg:
Lynchburg 4 01 5000 1-6 II
Portsmouth 90 0 0OO5 > 0 0 0-5 10 0
Batteries: Mcfarland and Schabel;
Evans and Rollins
At Norfolk:
Norfolk ... 0064 4O3O3 80 IS ,
Petersburg .... 002020 02-10 13
Batteries: Pfanmiller and Gilroy;
Hallman and Netter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17

New York, July 16.-The consulting
physician this evening gave out the
following bulletin after a consulta-
ton as to Mr.. Vanderbilt's condition:
''Mr. Vanderbilt had comfortable
day thus far. He is no worse than
he was this morning"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17

Washington, July 16.-Commander
Dennis Mullen has been ordered to as
sumo command of the Pensacola, Fla,
navy yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-17
SHORT SKETCH AZ HIS LIFE.
Mayor of Cambridge and Three Times
Governor of Massachusetts.

Boston, Mass, July 16.-William
Eustis Russell was born in Cambridge
on January 6, 1867, within the shadow
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-01-30
Afflicted for Years.

Mr.. r. B. Goodman, Marietta,
Ga, says: 81 was troubled with
rheumatism, which the doctors call
ed sciatica, for a number of years,
doctoring with everything | could
hear OF, without benefit, until |
commenced the use of DR.. Kings
Germetuer, which cured me sound
and we'll | was at times, for sever
al months, so | could not walk at
all, l have now been thoroughly
well of it for over four years, and
think there is no medicine that can
equal Germetuer Write to the
Atlanta Chemical Co., Atlanta, Ga,
for 4S-page book, free. New pack
age, large bottle, 108 doses, 81. For
sale by Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-01-30
.,lodness Comes

IAIith better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical 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 a 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. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's 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-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most sldllful
physicians, but if in need Of q 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
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-01-30
FREE MAIL DELIVERY.
Our City Should Be Put on the List,
Or Some Tenable Reason
Assigned

Several months ago the Govern
ment officials sent an agent here t.
report on placing a free mail deliy
cry system in this city, and that
worthy came, but because we die
not have sidewalks as smoothe as
those in Washington, he went back
and made an adverse report.
Now, we are situated on a sand
bed here, free from mud, and while
we admit that sidewalks laid Gin
stone Or brick would be be. .,ill NOT
walking is good and the
stick to the Shoes.
we have epl ged our city, and now
ho,st IS 1000 people. The side
waIl, and streets have been worked
- and are being improved every
day, and this should be no hinder
ance, as there VIII be plenty OF dp-
plicants to take the delivery jobs,
even if the mud was knee deep.
Our streets are all named and
the houses numbered, and all the
has to do is to say when
the service will begin and we will
be fixed, ready for it.
Our postoffice more than pays ex-
penses and would double the bust
ness by a good free delivery ser
vice.
On behalf of the Arkansas side
of the city we ask our Congress
man, Thos. G. McRae, to work for a
delivery for this place, and call on
Culbersou, on the part of Texar-
kama, Texas, to aid McRae in our
behalf.
We know that a combined effort
by these two gentlemen, with the
influence they can bring 20 bear,
will get us the free delivery. Let
us hear of your progress, gentle
men, as you work on the matter.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-01-30
UNIQUE AND NOVEL.
Will be the Benefit for the Ladies Of
Episcopal Church,

On Wednesday Feb. 18th the
Ladies of the Episcopal Church will
entertain their many friends at
Harmony Hall with a Bundle
Party" Although new to TeXar-
kanians it has proven very success
full in other cities and it is safe to
predict that it will here.
The price Of admission Will be a
bundle, worth not less than twenty
five cents, and as much more as
you like. These will be auctioned
off to the highest bidder and will
afford no end of amusement and
every one is assured a royal good
time. McCann's symphony orches-
ira will discourse sweet melodious
strains of music, such as the only
"McCansky" can. Refreshments will
be served by the young ladies II