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The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

A Connecticut clergyman travelling
on a train the other day was annoyed by
man who had flask of whisky, from
which he drank at intervals. After some
persuasion the fellow sold the flask and
its rem raining contents to the clergyman.
who promptly pitched it out of the win
dow. An observer handed the clergyman
a S. note.
The moneyed man of Kokomo, Ind.
is SO attached to the lares and penates of
his $50, 900 residence that he proposes
to move it to Peoria, ILL.,,
although the job will cost
him, at the least calculation, about
$15, 600. The house is built of stone and
brick, and will be taken apart, each piece
carefully labeled and shipped to it's new
site, where it will be carefully rebuilt
The old adaRe referring to fool and
his money is not inappropriate.
That the, fools who go to law over moth
ing and get less are not all dead yet was
proven in case tired week OF two ago
at Beech Springs, Va. One farmer ac-
cused another of stealing calf. 1t cost
each of them about $50 to try the case,
which was finally thrown out of court.
The next day the muoh-mooted animal
was found dead in cave on land that
belonged to a third party. The calf was
quoted in the market as worth SO.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26

The action of the Senate yesterday
leaves no doubt but the House revenue
bill is dead for this session. 1t has been
killed by the silver senators in pursuance
of their rule or ruin policy. Holding the
balance of power, they have taken advanO-
age of it to decree that unless the govern
ment is run in accordance with their
views on currency matters it shall starVe.
1t would be di ffiult to conceive OF more
unpatriotio course than these men have
teen guilty Of. And not only has it been
unpatriotic but also directly and severely
hurtful to the cause which they espouse.
Free silver will be prejudioed with the
people on account of it, and the influence
of the silver men in the Republican
party will be greatly lessened by 1t.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
WARD SIX.

Alderman-Charles j. Mcdonald.
Councllmen-John l.. Corey, Rufus
I,amson, Edward H. York.
Warden-Edwln A. Gray.
Ward Olerk-Richard H. Ball
Oonstables-Samuel W. Joy, Clarence
A. johnson
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
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The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26

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The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
WARD SEVEN.

Alderman-Adam P. Leighton
Councilmen-Theodor H. johnson,
Winfield L. Smith, Fred N. Mayberry.
Warden-Lyman W. Hanson.
Clerk-Herbert o. Phillips.
Constables-Charles A. Jones, Charles
il. Cousins.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 26.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION MONDAY, Mar. 2.
FOR MAYOR:
James P. Baxter.
WARD ONE.

WARD ONE.
Alderman-F Frederick j. Ilslsy
OounciImen-Wilson Sprague, James
T. johnson, v. Richard Foss.
Wsrdep-Edward H. Sargent
Ward Clerk-Osman G. Monroe.
School Committee-Albert B. Hall.
Constables-Ruel N. Field, Edward
K. Heath.
WARD TWO.
Alderman-Isaiah Daniels
CounGilmen-Stephen W. Carrie, Frank
E. Davis, Thomas J. rockingham.
Warden-Frsnk B. Snowman.
Ward Clerk-George M. Eastman.
Consta bles-GeoIge 81. Skillins, Lean
de. e. Woodsome.
WARD THREE
Alderman-Zenas Thompson.
Councilman-James A. Pine, Samuel
A. Stone, Edwin Z. Brown.
Warden-Willard G. G. Carney.
Ward Clerk-William F. Morse.
School Committee-William H. Brown
son.
Constables-Oliver A. Skillings, Chas.
III. Hanson.
WARD -FOUR.
Alderman-Horatio Clark
Councilmen-SamueI A. True, Frank
l. Moore, Charles E. Woodbury.
Warden-Willard II. barton.
Ward Clerk-Harry. w. Way.
Constables-Frank Merrill, VIM. S.
Morse.
WARD HIVE.
Alderman-John It. Pagan.
Observation-Disclosures H. Dow, Harry
r. Virgin, Frank o. Thompson.
Warden-George A. Bynon.
Ward Clerk-Louis b. Laughlin.
School Committee-Dr. Edwin Z.
Vose.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26

There was no opposition among Deer
ing Republicans to the denomination
of Mayor Mitchell. Their should he no
half-heartedness in their support of
him at the polls. He will of course be
elected, but be deserves a rousing ma
jority. He has made splendid mayor
His course throughout has shown not
only careful devotion to the oity's in
terest, but an admirable ability to secure
them. His vetoes have been timely and
he has stood Arm for whatever he
thought was right. Let the citizens of
Deering demonstrate next Monday that
they appreciate the many excellent quail
ties that have rendered Mayor Mitchelrs
standardization a credit to the city.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il it
fails to cure. $50.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26

Having attempted on Monday to de-
lude it's readers into the belief that
municipal expenses had increased half
million dollars in ten years the Argus
yesterday tBied to insinuate through
its question box that the pres
emit city government was 200 in a
hole. by which it means, we suppose, that
Its expenditures will exceed it's income by
thar amount. There is just as much
truth In this as in the half million in
crease allegation-that is none at all.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Proposals for Paving Blocks.

SEALED proposals for furnishing the Street
- Department t. With granite paving blocks for
the Commissioner Of Public Works until
WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of March, 1886.
at II o aS M when they will be publicly
opened ana Tead The successful bidder will
be required 70 give bond in sum and with
sureties satisfactory to the Commissioner Of
Public Works Blanks on which proposals
must be made, specifications and further in
formation can pc obtained at the Office of said
Commissioner who reserves the right to reject
any or all bids should he deem It for the in
terest OF the city so to do Bids should be
and addressed to GEO. N. FERNAID. Com
missioner OF Public WoESs feb24dtd
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26

A few weeks ago Cuban expedition
was wrecked before 1t had hardly got out
Of sight of land. Now another is seized
by the United States officials when it
Is on the point of starting from New
York. OF course under the laws of the
United States the captured flibusters
are liable to severe punishment. While
great many OF tho people will sympa-
thize with them, they are still violators
of law and must suffer the conseoaences.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
TOON.
{ From the Columbian. }

The brilliant carioature published in
Thursdays Argus was neither humorous
or brilliant. In fact, if it were published
other than at election time when we are
supposed to overlook a great many
things, we would regard this clumsy
ana stupid cartoon as an insult to hun
dreds of readers of the Argus. The bust
ness manager and editor must have been
away when this senseless drawing was
produced.
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26
CURRENT COMMENT.
REED AND OLNEY.
(Springfleld Republican. }

Certainly this section of the country
does not show up badly with Reed and
Olney. Here are two figures, one for each
party, about as big as can be brought
forward from any quarter. There will
be much said about Richard Olney from
now on. 1t will be discovered that the
best Massachusetts Republicans have a
good deal of respect for him.
THAT WONDERFUL ARGUS CAR
The Portland daily press., 1896-02-26

The Man-about- Town sneak of the
Argus, was reinforced yesterday by an
other sneak who calls himself A Friend
of the Schools. Sneak No. 2 appears to
have seen sneak No. l and gone him one
better, by alleging "thaJ not long ago a
competent young lady teacher of four
years experience was refused position
in the schools of this city, and the reason
given was that she was related to we'll
known Democrat "here." This sneak
knows perfectly we'll that that is lie
ont of whole cloth. And when he says that
he is inclined to "belleve there is a SEM
blance of truth in it, he lies, unless he
is an idiot unfit to live outside an asylum
for the feeble minded. However this
stuff is of par with most of the mate
rial that is relied upon to defeat Mr..
Baxter, and elect Mr.. Bird. If the pub
lie were made upslargely OF fools, it might
succeed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
A Crowd of 5000 People Greets
Him at Elkhart. r
HIS PLEA FOR SILVER
His Thxusts at the Yellow Bel
lies Loudly Applauded
PHILANTHROPY OF GOLD BUGS
Always Say They Are in Favor of the
Single Standard Because it is in
the interest of the Labor
ing Man,
ing Man

Adrian, Mich, Sept. 3.-Candidate
Bryan left Toledo at o'clock this
morning and arrived here over the Lake
Shore at $50. Some 5000 people were
awaiting him. He was escorted to a
fat car by L. II. Salisbury, who intro
duced him as the "Black Eagle of
Nebraska"
Mr.. Bryan said that later in the cam
paign he expected to visit Michigan
more fully, because he expected Michi-
gan's electoral vote and he wanted to
become better acquainted with the
people who were to help in securing
a majority in the electoral college.
Mr.. Bryan urged citizens to vote
strictly in accordance with their best
convictions, recognizing the response
bilities OF suffrage. He said
Il expect to lose the vote of many
Democrats who believe the gold stand
ard necessary to the country's welfare.
But if | must lose the Democrats who
want the gold standard to prevail until
foreign nations come to our relief. ]
think / am entitled to the support of
every citizen of every party who be
lievcs that the American people are
able to work out their own salvation" ="
Mr.. Bryan mounted the rear plat
form of his train as it moved away,
many running behind to shake his
hand.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OF AMY NORTH CAROLINA DAILY

authority of the President to enforce
Federal laws. They will advocate
reckless attempt to increase the price
of silver by legislation and the debase-
ment of our monetary standard and
threaten unlimited issues of paper
money by the government. They a
bandon for Republican allies the Dem
ocratic cause of the tariff reform to
court the favor of protectionists to
their fiscal heresy.
In view of these and other grave de-
partures from Democratic principle
we cannot support the candidate of
that convention, nor be bound by it's
acts. The Democratic party has sur
vived many defeats but could not sur
vive victory won in behalf of the doc
trine and policy proclaimed in it's name
at Chicago.
The conditions, however, which make
possible such utterances from a Ma
tional convention, are the direct result
of class legislation by the Republican
party. 1t still proclaims, as it has for
years, the power and duty of govern
ment to raise and maintain prices by
law; and it proposes no remedy for ex-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
SOUTHERN MEETS TIE CUT.
Notice Filed of a Reduction in its
Freight Rates.

Washington, Sept. 3.--Notice of q
reduction of rates on the Southern
Railway was filed to-day to take effect
Saturday. Rates had evidently been
prepared for some time, as the sched-
ules were printed and the dates had
been inserted by a typewriter, thus
furnishing evidence, it is said, that the
Southern is by no means 10th to con-
tinue the railroad war. This, some
railroad men declare, bears out the
claim frequently made by Vice-Presi-
dent st. John, of the Seaboard Air Line,
that the Southern is really the aggres-
sor in the fight, and not the Air Line,
and that the Air Line has in each in
stance been forced, in self protection,
to take the initial steps in the reduction
of rates.
The schedule filed was prepared by
the Southern States Freight Associa-
ton, and applies only to freight tariff
1t is prepared in such an ambiguous
manner that the Interstate Commerce
Commission does not know whether
the maximum rates apply to interme-
diate points or not and Yesterday Aud
itOr Smith wrote the Southern Railway
Company for information concerning
hat important point
The Auditors inquiry was FASTENED
by telegram from L. S. Goodman,
chairman of the Richmond, Va, Cham
ber Of Commerce, who desired to know
| + the Southern had ignored the fourth
clause of the act regulating the fling
of notices of reductions which relates
- long and short hauls, or interme-
diate stations.
The meeting of the Southern States
Freight Association executive commit
| tee Wednesday did not touch upon the
passenger tariff, but at meeting held
in New York to-day, this important
| item was on the programme for action,
and while nothing is known here about
what the outcome of the meetngwould
be, railroad men who are we'll informed
were of the opinion that passenger
rates would be lowered to the same
point the Seaboard Air Line had put
them. 1t was not thought that they
would be made ay lower, because the
freight reductions had been fixed at
precisely the same figures formerly
established by the Air Line company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04

nomination be made unanimous and
pledged that he and Wisconsin in the
coming battle would be where brave
soldiers should always be, nearest the
flashing of the guns.
He was given three hearty cheers
and General Palmer was declared the
nominee amid an enthusiastic demon
stration, during which the State guild
ons were carried about the hall in the
wake of the standard of Illinois. There
never was any doubt about Gen. Buck
ner's nomination for Vice-President
except while the nomination was be-
ing talked of for Senator Palmer for
President. When Chairman Caffery
instructed the Secretary to call the
States for nominations for Vice-presi-
dent, the latter called but one State,
'Kentucky" and the band struck up
''My Old Kentucky Home" VIM. +.
Brodder, of Russellville, Kentucky,
placed Gen. Buckner's name before the
convention, and the nomination was
forthwith made unanimous. After the
convention had adjourned, Senator
Palmer succumbed. He said he would
accept. He had never yet failed to res
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
PITT COUNTY POPULIsTs.
Meet at Greenville and Fill Out the
Skeleton Republican Ticket.

Skeleton Republlcan I1cket
Greenville, n. c., Sept. 3-(special)-
Hon. c.. B. AycoCk addressed a large
ard enthusiastic crowd here last night
and made an unusually strong argu-
ment for the Democratic cause. Much
good viii follow.
The Populists held their county con-
ventiOn here to-day and filed out the
skeleton ticket which the Republicans
left at their recent convention. There
is much silent opposition in the coun-
ty to this fusion and many POpulists
win vote the Democratic ticket. Har-
ry Skinner made a speech wniciGi showed
that he favored fusion, and would do
anything under heaven to secure his re-
turn to Congress. The general com
ment after the speech was that he is
the rankest demagOgue and trickster
of any man in any party under the
sun. No man in the First district who
has a shadow of Democracy about him
can afford to vote for Harry Skinner.
Both Forbes and Phillips, who were
in the last Legislature from this coun-
ty, were coolly laid aside. A. ]. Moye,
door-keeper of the last House, was
nominated for the House, and Abe Mid
dleton was nominated for the Senate.
Moye said in his speech of acceptance
that he was a Populist all over and
that his vote for Senator in the Leg
islature would b cast for the nomi-
nee of the Populists cause and no
other.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
WNsToN's SCHOOLS OPENED.

Winston, n c., Sept 3.-(SpeciaD-
Salem Female College opened to-day
with three hundred pupils. Principal
Clewell expects to add over a hundred
more. Davis Military College also
opened with large attendance. Many
northern States are represented at
both institutions.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
GOV. JARVIS AT WILMINGTON.
Over Two Thousand People Listened
to Him for Two Hours.

Wilmington, N. c., Sept. 3.-(SpeciaD
here tonight with one of the greatest
political demonstrations ever seen in
Wilmington. The Opera House was
packed and many unable to get beyond
te lobbies. The crowd was estimated
at 1000.
Ex-Governor Jarvis was introduced
by Hon. John d. Bellamy, and spoke
two hours. A striking feature of the
occasion was the presence of two hun
dred ladies. Jarvis made a telling
speech and made great impression.
The enthusiasm was marked and
every mention of Bryans name re-
ceived with storms of applause.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
GOVERNOR FRANCIS SWORN IN.

Washington, Sept. 3.-Ex-Governor
Francis, of Missouri, at 1890 o'clock
to-day took the constitutional oath Of
office as Secretary of the Interior, sue
ceeding Hoke Smith, whose resignation
was rendered to the President about
ten days ago. The oath was admins
tered by Associate Justice Harlan, OF
the United States Supreme court, in
the Office of the Secretary of the Treas
upV
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
A KEEN INTEREST.

The capitalists and manufacturing
barons have never before manifested
such keen interest in the wage-earner
as now. They beg him with tears in
their eyes not to compel them to pay
him only so cents when they would
so dearly love to pay him $1.--Nash-
Vile Sun.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
AT SOUTH BEND LAST NIGHT.
Some $4,000 People Heard Mr.. Bryan's
Plea for Free Silver.

South Bend, Ind, Sept 3.-In a solid
mass, on an open square on the Gov
ernment Lot" $4,000 people congregat-
ed tonight to hear VIM. J. Bryan
speak on the money question.
Mr.. Bryan reached South Bend this
evening and was received by tre-
mendous gathering at the depot. To-
night he and Mrs. Bryan left the house
of Hon. Benjamin f. Shively, Demo
cratic candidate for Governor of In
diana, whose guests they are, and were
the central figures in a torchlight pro-
ccssion composed of a number of Dem
ocratic campaign clubs from this town
and places in Indiana and Michigan,
which conveyed them to the govern
ment lot.
Excursion trains from nearby places
brought in immense crowds during
the day. Large contingents came
from Laporte Logansport, Michigan
City, Ellzhart Buchanan, and Kalama-
200. Some of the silver clnbs brought
bands. On the platform with Mr.. Bry-
and were Mr.. and Mrs. Shively and
Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky. The
latter addressed a large meeting here
this afternoon.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
MR.. BRYAN's SPEECH.
. Bryan said in part:

Mr.. Bryan said in part:
1T gives me great pleasure to enter
the State of Indiana. feel compli-
mented that the distinguished execu-
tive of this State is present to extend
a welcome in person. We in the West
have always looked upon Indiana as
friendly ground and to her as people
of congenial spirit.
We are entering upon a campaign
which stirs mems hearts, a campaign
which is drawing out the interests of
all the people. / have not in all my
journey from Nebraska, to the sea.
found a single lukewarm person. /
have found some against us, but every
body was for or against us, no idlers
anywhere. (Applause.) 1t shows how
the people are realizing their response
bility and preparing to exercise, with
Intelligence and patriotism, the right
OF suffrage when election day arrives.
Each one must decide this question for
himself. As we crossed the bridge /
noticed a sign up, No driving allow
ed Remember that ("Great laugh
ter.) There viii be more attempts
to drive in this campaign than any in
recent years, more attempts to coerce
and intimidate. / want you 20 have
that phrase inscribed on a card and
carry it wherever you go, that no driv-
ing is to be allowed in this can paign.
(Applause.)
Il find here a little slip which
is printed upon an appropriate
color, yellow. (Laughter). 1t saws:
1, the undersigned, blank, in the
employ of blank is a very an
propriate blank, because the man who
issued this considered the employe a
blank.( Laughter). I, blank i'm the
employ of the blank railroad company
1t ought to be blankety-blank blank.
(Laughter) Hereby make application
foI membership in the Railway Mans
Sound Money Club Why don't they
say gold club? Why do they attemDt
to conceal the word gold under the
name of sound money! "a voice
They are ashamed of it.O
''Yes, / believe that is the reason of
it. DO hereby pledge myself to use my
vote and my influence There is one
good thing to this slip. If they attempt
to tell you how to vote, point to this
and tell them it is your vote and not
theirs. And do hereby pledge myself
to use my vote and influence for the
defeat OF free coinage at the coming
election
SAUCE FOR THE GANDER.
"Pay attention to this. Believing
that such free coinage Of silver would
be injurious to my personal inter
ests as an Garner of wages, as well as
disastrous to the United States as
nation If the wage Garner ought TO
sign a statement declaring THAT free
coinage of silver is injurious to his per-
sonal interests, I want to ask you why
the advocates of the gold standard who
are engaged in other kinds OF business
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-04
INDIANA GREETs HIM GLADLY
Over 5000 People Listened to His
Speech at Elllhart.

Elkhart, Ind, Sept. Eight thou
sand people heard Mr. Bryan speak
here this afternoon. The Democratic
candidate arrived by a special train
furnished by the Elkhart reception
committee, a few minutes past noon,
and after lunch at the hotel Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryan were escorted to the Island,
a pleasure ground adjacent to the city.
\ brass band led the parade and the
members of the reception committee
Gov. Matthews rode beside Mr.. Bryan
and presented him to the assemblage.
Both were cheered in the heartiest
manner.