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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02

This is the PUREST DRINKING WAT
Err in the CITY for the ANALYSIS
ORGANIC MATTER IN IT. 1t boils up
through clean white sand from beneath
a solid layer of clay which strictly pro-
tects 1t from surface drainage and all
poisonous matter. Those desiring PURE
DRINKING WATER should order PURE
DIAMOND SPRING WATER today.
One gallon daily per month. ........ .75cts.
Each extra gallon daily per month. .25cts.
One half gallon daily per month. .....5 Octs.
Delivered to any part of the city for 50
cents a hogshead, or 25 cents barrel for
washing purposes. All orders promptly
attended to.
c. r. TEMPLE, Sole Proprietor.
Augusta. Maine,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-02
AUGUSTA, MAINE.

Analysis from the fifth annual report Of
the Maine State board Of health.
1.-THE SPARKLING CLEARNESS justi.
fies the fanciful NAME of the SPRING.
CHEMICALLY and MICROSCOPICALL
IT is ONE OF THE PUREST OF
WATERS IN THE WORLD" Date of
sample Of water No. 3l6 expressed in parts
per 100000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01

An regard 10 the nomination of himself
and MIR. Sewall by the silver convention
at ST. Louis. Mr.. Bryan said he appre-
ciated both tho nomination and the
unanimity with which il was given.
He did not consider il as personal com
pliment TO Mr.. Sewall and himself, but
as an evidence that the delegates as
sembled were willing to make the res
tofation OF bimctallism the paramount
issue of this campaign and 10 support
thr Chicago :icllet regardless of differ
ences upon minor questions.
The Joint conference committee
reached an agreement at three p. IN.
1t recommends uniting the silver forces
and leaves the details 10 each political
party--silver and populists.
Senator Jones read the platform and
address TO the people of the United
States. The several declarations IN
favor of free coinage and denounciag
bond issues were attentiyely listened to
and provoked much applause.
The question on the adoption OF the
resolutions was ordered and they were
ngreed TO by rising vote which was
unanimous. accompanied by much en-
thusiagm.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
RAILWAY PROGRESS.
Interesting Statistics Compiled by Inter
state Commerce Commission.

Washington, July 2s.-The eighth
statistical report OF the interstate COM
merce commission has been made pub
lie. 1t presents many facts of general
interest, among which are the follow
ing:
The report shows that on Juno 30. 1855.
i6g roads were reported In the hands OF
receivers. showing net decrease OF Is
during the year. The roads under receivers
operated 3. $3.50 miles OF line. which shows
decrease OF 2.963.0l. as compared with
1894. The railway capital represented by
these roads was nearly s2,50O,OOO.OO0. or
about 22.20 per cent. OF the total railway
capital In the United States.
The total railway mileage In the United
States was 1S0657.H miles. an increase OF
1852 miles. or Loo per cent, being shown.
The increase In 1894 was 2.241.4S miles. OF
III per cent. The number OF railway cor
porations was 1865 During the year II
roads were abandoned. nine merged. 81
reorganized and % consolidated.
The number OF men employed by rail-
ways shows an increase Of 5426. as com
pared with last year. the number OF en-
ployes being 7S5.034 on June 30, 1895.
The amount OF railway capital on june
go 1895 Is shown TO be $40. 9S5. 20S 1925. or S63,
| $50 per mile OF line. The increase during tn,
| year was $iSS. 3l2. Stock TO the amount
OF s3.f75. 64O. 2O3. or 1906 per cent. OF tn,
/ TOTAL ft-fi tit NiNi'NAef
1904, 1876, 200. or 1890 per cent. or funded debt
| exclusive OF equipment trust obligations
| paid no interest during the year covered
/ by the report.
4 The number OF passengers carried b,
the railways during the year ended June
| 30, 1895, was 507. 42i. 1862. which shows do
crease OF 33.2G6.ss7.
| The gross earnings OF railways OF thu
| United States for the year ended June 30
| 1895, were Sl.075. 81. lG2. an increase OF 81.
| OO9, Cos for the year being thus shown. Pas
senger revenue was s252. 6,lS0. showing I
decrease OF $685. i03.3 7s. or ii.60 per cent 70
the year. Freight revenue increased $50.
| 502, $40, or 1896 per cent, being N29.ssS. ~
| for 1885, The expenses OF operation 10
the same period were S725, O,4lo, whic'
/ were s.. 693.eO7 less than for 1884.
The number OF railway employees kille'
during the year ended June 30 1885, wa
ISL. and the number injured was 25.e9t
These figures compared with those OF tn
previous year, show decrease OF IL u
| number killed and an increase OF 2.H4 Il
tho number injured. The number OF pas
sengers killed was 10. the number injure
2,75. These figures give for the year
! decrease OF id I'm the number killed ar
go in tho number injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
NATIONAL SILVER PARTY
Bryan and Sewall Nominated by
st. Louis Convention
Joint Conference Committee of silverites
and Populists Recommend Uniting
of silver Forces - Plat
form Adopted.

st. Louis, July 24.-The national sill.
YER convention was called TO order
Thursday at 1927 o'clock by Pernfa-
nent Chairman ST. John. He stated
that Rev. DIR. Joseph Nichols, who had
been asked to open the proceedings
with prayer. had been suddenly called
from the city and therefore the con-
vention would not have the pleasure
of listening to him. II trust we are
all in the spirit of prayer" he added.
Towne Makes n speech.
Chairman ST. John then introduced
into the convention it's Vice chairman.
Hon. Charles A. Towne, of Minnesota.
He was received with great applause.
He said that the condition of the coun-
try was most grave. 1t had been
brought about. he charged. In pursu-
ance TO plan which had for its pur-
pose TO make IL appear as the result OF
an orderly and lawful evolution.
Mr.. Towne pleaded with the convcn-
ton TO make no mistake. but to ever
hold the cause above all things else, and
closed with an eloquent peroration.
The convention at 12:45 took n recess
until $3.50 p. IN.
session of the Afternoon.
When the convention reassembled, The
committee on resolutions not being
ready 10 report, short speeches were
made by several prominent delegates.
After the transaction OF some business
of minor Importance resolution offered
by Mr.. Duniphan, of Missouri, that nc
candidate for congress be voted for un
less he Is In favor of the free coinage
OF silver, was referred to the committed
on resolutions.
AZ 5:15 the convention adjourned un
! I'll ten o'clock Friday morning.
Bryan and sewail Nominated.
ST. Louis, July 25.-The national con
yention OF the national silver patty
nominated for president and vice-prcsi
dent the democratic nominees for thos'
oliices-William j. Bryan, of Nebraska
and Arthur Sewall. of Maine.
A Lincoln (Nebl dispatch says tina
when asked IL he had anything to sa!
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
GOLD SHIPMENTS CEASE.
Noneof the yellow Metal TO Bc Exported
to Europe for Two Months.

Noncof the yellow Metal TO Bc Exported
to Europe for Two Months.
New York, July 2s.--No gold Will be
exported to Europe for the next two
months at least. This assurance was
given Monday. when the committee APP
pointed TO perfect plans for the con-
trolling of foreign exchange made its
report a; a general meeting OF bankers.
held in the Office OF j. II. Morgan a. Co.
The committee was discharged, and the
bankers in the new syndicate entered
formally into an agreement 10 carry
out the plan they proposed. While the
details OF this plan are unknown, IL
has been anticipated in n general way.
The bankers will sell bills of exchange
at n figure which will preclude the pos
siblity OF gold exports. Bills will be
sold up 20 SIS, 600, 900 or S50.oOO,oOo.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
un thr Retired LI.t.

Washington. July 2s. - Having
reached the age limit. Gen. Richard n.
Ratchelder. quartermastcr general OF
the regular army, has been placed on
the retired list. His army record is an
cnyiablc one, and few men caa count
more honors than have been showered
Upon him for bravery In the field and
dlligent duty TO his post in and after
war DAYS. Among the medals ~ honor
awarded him by congress is one given
Cor most distinguished pnllantry in ac-
ton" This gnllnntry was displayed in
October. 1868. against band If Mos
hy's gucrrillas in Virginia.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
KILLED BY A BUSINESS RIVAL.
President of Illinois state board of
Pharmacy Stabbed To Death.

President OF Illinois state hoard OF
Pharmacy Stabbed To Death.
Cairo, ILL.,, July 2s.-Dr. Isaac y. Coffee
was killed at an early hour Monday
morning by Green Il. Crabtree. rival
druggist of this city. DR.. Coffee, who
was president of the state board of
pharmacy, was on his why to the train,
in company with DIR. Joseph j. Gordon.
TO attend a meeting of the state BOARD
at Springfield. lie was passing the
drug store of Crabtree at about
1880 o'clock, when he noticed the store
of the latter open, contrary to An
agreement of the druggists TO close at
$3.50 o'clock during the heated term.
Coffee remarked TO Gordon, as lie mo-
ticed the open store: II wonder why
that store is open at this hour APP
plying vile epithet 10 Crabtree. Crab
tree was sitting on the pavement in
front of his store, unnoticed by either
of the two men, and, as he sprung to-
ward Coffee, he remarked: I'LL allow
no man TO call me that name" He
struck at Coffee, but the latter was too
quick for him, and grabbed him by the
throat, at the same time striking his
face with his fist.
In the scufile the two fell 10 the pave
ment. Coffee being on top. About this
time DIR. Gordon, who was powerless TO
part the two men, succeeded in getting
assistance. and they were separated.
Each combatant went into his store 10
wash away the signs Of the conflict, DR..
Gordon accompanying Coffee. Just as
Coffee reached the doorway of his own
store he exclaimed: II am stabbed.
Dir. Gordon told him that il would not
be very serious or IL would have been
noticed before, but hardly had he got
the assurance out of his mouth when
Coffee fell heavily to the pavement,
corpse.
An examination showed that Crabtree
stabbed his victim with n dirk in five
places, one wound reaching the heart.
! As soon MS il was discovered that Coffee
was dead officers went for Crabtree.
| The latter was very much overcome,
and made several fierce attempts 20 take
his own life. He is now in jail. closely
/ guarded, to prevent his 3elfvdestruction.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01

and silver. not one but both-the money
OF washington and Hamilton. and JEFF
ferson and Monroe. and Jackson and LIN
coin. 10 the end that the American people
may receive honest gay for an honest
product; that the American debtor may
pay his just obligations In an honest
standard and not IN a dishonest and I'M
sound standard appreciated leo per cent
in purchasing power. and no appreciation
I'm debt-paying power. and TO the end.
further. that silver standard countries
may be deprived OF the unjust advantages
they now enjoy. In the difference In ex-
change between gold and silver--an adj
vantage which tariff legislation cannot
overcome.
1--WE therefore confidently appeal 10 the
people OF the United States TO hold m abey-
ance all other questions. however impor-
tant and even momentous they may APP
pear 10 sunder. II need be. all former party
ties and affiliations. and q unite In one
supreme effort 10 free themselves and their
children from the domination OF money
power-a power more destructive than any
which has ever been fastened upon the
civilized men OF any race OF I'm any age.
And upon the contamination OF our desires
and efforts, we evoke the aid OF all patriotic
American citizens, and the gracious Ia
vor OF Divine providence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
THE SILVER PLATFORM.
Text OF the Resolutions as Adopted by
the Convention.

the Convention.
The platform as reported by the com
mittee. and as finally adopted by the
convention. is as follows:
THE national silver party or America.
IN convention assembled. hereby adopts
the following declaration OF principles;
''First--The paramount issue at this time
in the United States Is indisputabiy the
money question. IL IL between the British
gold standard, gold bonds and bank cur
rcncy on the one side, and the bimetalnc
standard. no bonds. government currency
(and an American policy on the otfer
ION this Issue we declare ourselves 10 be
in favor OF a distinctivcly American imam
cial system We are unalterably opposed
10 the single gold standard. and demand
the immediate return TO the constitutional
standard OF gold and silver. by the restora-
tlon by this government Independently
OF any foreign power, OF the UNRESTRICTED
coinage OF both gold ana SILVER, INTO
standard money at the ratio OF sixteen 10
enc. and upon terms OF exact equality
as they existed prior 10 1873. the silver
coin TO DO OF full legal tender. equally
with gold. for all debts and dues, pubic
and private and we demand such lcgisla-
,ion ns will prevent for the future the
destruction OF the legal tender quality
OF any kind OF money by private contract.
I'VE hold that the power 70 control and
regulate a paper currency ~ inscporSole
that ali currency intended 20 circulate as
money should be issued ana It's volume
controlled by the general government only
and should be n legal tender
I'VE arc unaltcrably opposed 20 the is-
suo by the United states OF interest-bear-
Ing bonds IN time OF peace. and We ac-
nounce as a blundcr. worse than crime
tho present treasury policy concurrcd IN ~
a republican house. % plunEing tho coun'
try into debt by hundreds OF millions IN
| tho vain attempt 60 maintain the go'o
standard by borrowing gold. and we dc.
rnand the payment OF all coin obligations oi
tho United states. az PROVIDED % EXIST
! ing laws in either gold or silver coin. ni
! the option Of the government, ana not al
the option OF the creditor
"ovor and above all other questions Of
| policy we are in favor 81 restoring g
i the people a. the United states the uine
houcred money OF The eunstitution-golc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
THE PEOPLES PARTY.
Indorse Bryan for President. But
Reject Sewall for Vice President
Hon. Thomas r.. Watson. OF Georgia, WIZ
ne Bryan's Running Mate ON the
Popuiist Ticket = Declare
tion of Principles.

st. Louis, July 24.--It was not till late
Thursday evening that any substantial
progress was made by the peoples con-
vention. All the morning and after
noon were frittcred away in disputes
over contested seats and trivial matters.
II was nearly eight o'clock when de-
cisive test of strength between the
Bryan and anti-Bryan forces was
brought about. IL came upon the re-
port OF the committee on permanent
organization. The Bryan men named
Senator Allen, OF Nebraska, for per-
manent chairman. The middle-of-the-
road and anti-Bryan men united upon
Mr.. James +. Campion, of Maine, stated
TO be one of the ablest parliamentarians
In the body. On a call of states the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
A RACE RIOT.
whites aud Blacks mt War In Hamilton
County, Fla.


County, Fla.
Jacksonville, Fla, July 27.--Dis-
matches to the TimesUnion from JAS
per, Hamilton county, Fla, state that
race riot occurred Saturday night,
IS miles northeast of here, in which six
men were killed and eight wounded.
Two OF the latter were women. Those
killed are said 10 be Henry Jackson, Al
bert Sullivan, Edward Johnson, white;
Jim Solomon, Amos Campbell and Ike
Mitchell, negroes. The names OF the
,younded have not been learned. The
trngedy occurred ut Haggard's turpen-
tine still, where many negroes are en-
ployed The negroes gave FESTIVAL
Saturday night and while IL was in
progress n number of white men intrud-
I'd and the shooting resulted. IL is ru-
morcd that the negroes are generally
arming and posse OF whites left JAS
per Sunday night for the scene of tho
tragedy.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
NO FUSION.
Indiana PopuIists Name a Separate state
Ticket.


Ticket.
indianapolis, Ind, July 20. - The
state populist convention assembled
here at ten a. In. in the criminal court
room. Out of 400 delegates. only
about $50 were in attendance. y. l..
Butts, of Winchester, was elected tenn
porary chairman, and Charlton Bull,
secretary.
The platform adopted follows closely
the ST. Louis declaration of principles
and declares that the populist organizn-
ton, national, state and local, shall
be maintained at all hazards" The en-
tire day was taken up with the contest
over the policy.
The platform was adopted with pyac-
teal unanimity, including the appended
resolutions, declaring for separate
state ticket. This was a fiat defeat for
the fusionsts, the silver democrats
and the leaders who had been anxious
To have the nominations placed in their
hands. The convention then proceeded
To nominate a state ticket.
Governor, Thomas a. wadsworth. Da-
viess county; lieutenant governor, a. 4,
Hanna, Montgomery county secretary OF
state, Silas NJ. Holcomb, Gibson county
auditor. ~. NJ. Jennings, johnson county
treasurer IL. j. =. Robinson Clay county
| attorney general, ID. III. Fernandez, Mad.
ison county. supreme court reporter
Thomas w. Force. Martin county, appellate
Judges. a. j. Padgett, Adam Stockinger !
N. Pierce. j. ~, Thornburg. n J. Rosard
statistician, j. $. McKcever, Washington
county: superintendent OF instruction, j
Il. Freeman. Howard county.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01

one or more spokesman from every state
and territory with about ten cxccp-
tions, and on ballot received l.042
votes against 32i for Col. S. +. Norton.
OF Chicago, who, at the last moment,
was selected as the candidate Of the un-
reconstructed "Iniddlc-of-the-road ell
emcnt. II was the intention OF this fac
ton early In the morning TO plnce Mr..
Eugene Debs i'm nomination and thus
10 force the labor issue TO the front.
but Mr.. Debs tclegraphod declining TO
serve. and his telegram was respected.
I'm the hurry and excitement OF Sat
urday's session plans OF the middle OF
he road" faction were not carried into
effect. Congressman Howard. of Geor-
gia. had resolution 20 present provid-
.ng that In case Mr.. Bryan did not ac-
cept the nomination Col. s. H. Norton
be declared the nominee OF the party
Mr. Howard YVES listening 60 stump
Aehby announcing the Bryan faction
and Ashby prolonged his speech until
nfter the contention had adjourned
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
CLEVELAND STRIKE ENDED.
Brown Hosting Company Comedies EN-
ploycs' Demands.

Brown Hosting Company Comedies EN-
ploycs' Demands.
Cleveland, o., July 2s.--The long
drawn-out strike of the employees Of the
Brown hosting and conveying works,
which was inaugurated nine weeks ago,
and has resulted in a series OF bloody
riots, is at an end. a satisfactory settle
ment having been reached Monday. The
company comedies all the main points
contested for. They agree TO receive
grievance committees from employees,
grant half holiday Saturday, and time
and half for all over time. All of the
employees are to be reinstated regardless
of any part they took in the strike.
The men will return TO work this morn
ing.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01

indianapolis, Ind. July Ca heavy
wind and rainstorm passed over Indiana
Tuesday evening. and reports indicate
the damage Is general. The wind al
most destroyed the eastern routes OF
the telegraph companies. Neither com
pany has n wire 10 Knightstown or
Richmond. Meager dispatches from
central and northern Indiana show
that the stofms have been phenomenal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
THROUGH A BRIDGE.
Engine on yandalia Road Fails Ia n Creek
Bod killing Three Men.

Engine on yandaiia Road Fails Ia n Creek
bod Killing Three Men.
Charlottesville, Ind, July 30.-About
midnight locomotive went through
the Nandala railroad bridge over Wal
nut Fork, killing three men. The run
was being made 20 see If the track was
safe after the heavy rain of Tuesday
evening. Five men were aboard the en-
CINE when IL went down. Engineer
Frank Bowman, OF Terre IIauic, es-
capped with few bruises, but Road
superintendent j. S. Brothers was Sc
verely injured.
The killed are: Fireman Hibber, of
I.ognnsport; Brakeman Charles McKen-
,.ie, of Terrc IIautc; Conductor n. b.
Fowler. OF Tcrre Haute. Fowler body
= yet in the creek under the engine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
FARMERS ALARMED.
Clouds of Grasshoppers Pass over Part
OF Nebraska.

clouds OF SrasshopperS i"ss ONef '"''
OF Nebraska.
Lincoln, Neb., July 27.-Myriads OF
grasshoppers, in clouds 50 dense as 20
almost obscure the sun, passed over this
section OF Nebraska Sunday about noon.
Their appearance caused apprehension
among farmers. but few alighted. Their
course was from west TO east The
last grasshopper scourge in Nebraska
was in ls74, and as they usually make
their appearance much enrlier In the
season, IL is thought the present vista
ton does not presnge any serious dam
age 20 crops in this locality.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
Lee Protests.

Havana, July 2s.-Strenuous efforts
are being made 10y Gen. Lee on behalf Of
the government against the order ~
Gen. Weyler prohibiting the export Of
fruit. This prohibition Is causing an
immense damage to American com
merce and business. The principal rea-
son for the prohibition Of the export %
fruit at certain seaport towns IA that
they are virtually under the control OF
The rebeig
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01

Clinton, Ia. July 3O.--Fred Iampe, a
farmer, gave his 1i-year-old son Willie
loaded shotgun TO carry home from
the field. The little fellow attempted to
raise the hammer. IL slipped, the gun
discharged and the load OF shot tore off
the top OF the head OF "A younger brother,
Freddie. aged five, instantly killing him
and badly wounding Augusta, little
SistCr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01

when Howard reached for his Sesolu-
ton he found out that the following
had been presented by George II. ABB
bott. of Nebraska. which provided that
plenary powers be given the national
committee after the convention adj
.ourned to do all things that the conven-
ton would do IL in session.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01

Van Vert. O.. July 2s.--About five
o'clock Monday afternoon the mir be-
came icy cold and n few minutes later
the wor.t storm In years broke over the
county. Rain came down In torrents.
The worst damage SO Ear reported con
sists Of brick church. schoolhousc
and several large harms Ia Ridge town.
ship. The roof Of the First national
bank bulldog here was blown or
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01
eRYAN's NOTIFICATION.
1t win Occur at Madison square Garden.
New York City. August I2.

Lincoln, Neb., July 30.-Mr. Bryan
was informed officially by telegraph
Wednesday that August IL had been
selected as the date for the democratic
notification meeting at Madison square
garden, New York. This arrangement
81 satisfactory TO him, and he will make
his plans accordingly. What those
plans are Mr. Bryan will not tell until
they are fully settled. but it is under
stood that he will make several speeches
OF big cities en- route 10 New York
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-01

Chicago. July ss.-William uenry
Smith. newspaper man and historian
of national reputation. died At 3i30
o'clock Monday morning az his sub
urban home Ia Lake Forest, aged 90.