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The herald., 1896-06-11
DEMOCRATS MEET
Two State Conventions Protest Agolnst rree
Silver Coinage

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Silver Coinage
BALTIMORE, June 10.-Chairman
H. w. Talbot. of the state central COM
mittee, called the Democratic state con-
vention TO order today.
Major Stewart moved that all resolu-
tions be read before they were referred.
This was the first gun of the silver men.
The vote was looked upon as test. The
motion was overwhelmingly defeated,
not more than dozen voting aye.
The committee on permanent organi-
cation reported the name of Gornan for
permanent chairman, which action the
convention ratified.
The committee on resolutions then re-
ported. The resolutions favored tariff
for revenue only, and endorse the vigor-
GUS policy Of President Cleveland. The
financial plank Is straight-out en-
dorsement OF the present gold stand
ard currency, and an emphatic condem-
nation Of free coinage Of silver at the
ratio Of is to l.
report In direct contravention to this,
the reading Of which was hailed with
loud applause and which he offered as
a substitute for the financial clause of
the majority report. Stewart made a
speech of an hours duration upon the
silver question. at the conclusion of
which his motion was overwhelmingly
defeated, and the majority report adopt
ed.
The financial resolutions adopted by
the convention are:
Believing the true interests Of the peo-
pie require that the earnings of agri-
culture and trade and the wages of labor
should be paid in money that is intrin-
sically worth in all the markets of the
world what it purports to be worth, we
demand the maintenance of the exist
ing gold standard or value, and. fur
ther. that the government shall keen
all its obligations at all times redeem-
able and payable in money Of the great
est intrinsic value and of the highest
standard adopted by the civilized ma
tions of the wordld. and we therefore
Resolve. To oppose the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver at the ratio of
16 tO1.
When Congressman John K. Cowen
was nominated for delegate-at-laree
jeers and Kisses followed, but the dem.
onstratrion was suppressed by the chair.
These delegates-at-large were elected.
John e. Hurst, General John G.. Gill. ex-
Attorney-GeneralJ J. p. Poe. B. M Ven
able, all of Baltimore city: Marion De-
Kalb Smith. Charleston county; Edwin
Warfield. Howard county: Charles g.
Holmes. Baltimore county: Charles &.
Corthers. Elkton. Cecil county.
The nominations of the six congress
Continued ON Second Page.
The herald., 1896-06-11
A Mexican Cyclone

MEXICO, CITY. June 10.-Details Of
a cyclone which devastated the town Of
Topaz have just arrived. 1t was accom-
panied by a waterspout that detached
from the side of the mountains enor-
nous masses of rock and mud was piled
up in the streets of the town to a depth
of eight feet, and in some cases 10 ~
level of the lower branches of trees. into
which the people had climbed to escape
the inundation of water and mud. Three
fourths of the town was utterly destroy
ed. Thirteen bodies have been taken
out. More than thirty persons are miss
ing
The herald., 1896-06-11
A Discour.ped Popber

WOODLAND, June 10.-Charles Stew
art, who was recently convicted of rob-
bing Postmaster Morrin at Rumsey.
made an unsuccessful attempt to COM
nit suicide today by hanging himself in
his cell. He was found unconscious on
the floor, the rope having broken. 1t Is
supposed that Stewart became despond-
ent over the fact that he would have
to go to prison. His case has been ap-
pealed to the supreme court.
The herald., 1896-06-11
Captain Knowles Dead

OAKLAND, June 10.-Captain Josiah
M. Knowls, the well-known ship-owner.
capitalist and merchant. died today at
his residence here. A severe cold which
developed into pneumonia was the Inn
mediate cause of death.
The deceased was one Of the best
known shipping men on the Pacific
coast. He was 66 years old. and . ma
tive of Eastman, MasA
The herald., 1896-06-11
Justice Eleld'a Condition

SAN FRANCISCO. June 1O-Justice
Stephen j.. Field. aged 81, crippled with
and lifetime of hard work, is at the Pal
ace hotel. The learned justice no longer
speaks with the strength. quickness and
vigor of even few years ago and seems
to fear reporters more than in the past.
He declined to be interviewed and refused
to give any opinion as to when the supreme
ton cases. He is going to Paso Robles
Springs as soon as he Is strong enough.
The herald., 1896-06-11
Cretan Troubles

LONDON, June 1.-THE Times has a dis
patch from Canea, island OF Crete, which
says: Yesterday the Turkish troops in
vaded Acrotiri and Kydonia and desc
Grated the churches. In consequence of the
destruction of villages in the western dis
trict 5000 refugees have fled to the noun
tains, where they are suffering extreme
privations. The burning of the villages
lagos around Canea.
The herald., 1896-06-11
IN THE H0uSR
Bills Rushed Through and Plnal Adjeurument
Set for IadaY

WASHINGTON, June 10.-An enor-
nous amount of business was transact
eed by the house today in order to clear
the desks for the final adjournment to-
The herald., 1896-06-11
BRADLEv's LETTERS

The Governor Denies Assertions Of Having
Made Trouble
FRANKFORT, KY, June 10.-During
the past week statements have been
sent out from Wachington that Gov. o.
w. Bradley. who was last year elected
governor of Kentucky on q gold stand
ard platform. over a Democratic free SILL
yer candidate. had been originally in
favor OF compromise policy and that
Gov. Mckinley had induced him to
adopt the gold standard policy and that
The herald., 1896-06-11

Continued on Second Page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30
Dr.. Hobbs Little Liver Piyys
Death Of lula Ware Willis

Mrs. Julia Ware Willis died, Wednes-
day evening, at her home, No AZ State
street. having been sick but short
time. The cause Of her death was
PARALYSIS. She was CO years and 10
months old and has been a resident of
the city for the last 90 years
Mrs. Willis was a. member of Saint
Marks Episcopal church and also a
member of the Ladies' Auxiliary Of the
society She has always been in
terested in the work Of the church and
was ever willing to lend her assistance
in all the works in its interests. She
is survived by large number of friends
who mourn her loss
The funeral will be held at Saint
Marks Episcopal church, Friday after
noon, at o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Snyder Of
fciatng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

c. Fred Berry, bookkeeper for the Port
and Railroad Co. was severely hurt by
omlng in contact with Il trolley wire
L wo guard wires became unfastened and
Mr.. Berry climbed TO the top of car to
TX them. He had on no rubbers or rub
Der gloves. In pulling on one of the wires
ie lost his balance and fell. As he feli
lie caught the trolley wire. Instantly
here was q flash and Mr. Berry fell over
nto the street. 1t was found that the
contact with the wire had burned the
laims of both hands to the bone. In fall
ng Mr.. Berry's ankle was broken and
lis arms ana legs were badly scraped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Word was received by the authori-
ties, yesterday afternoon to arrest
hree Gardiner lads who were wanted
by the police Of that place for steal
ng a mileage book and some money.
rhe officers We're on the watch for the
entity parties who We're later captured
~ the Gardiner officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

A man was on the street last evening.
isklng for aims to get to Gardiner. Ii
vas afterward learned that the man had
money. and evidently plenty of it, as
when he was in the police station "A short
me before, he sent out one of the men
%ho We're in there for crackers and
'heese and plenty Of coffee. This he d.
'ided among his fellow prisoners. saying
lie was hungry himself and thought the
est must be, too. After this was dis
'osed of. he offered a dollar to his helper,
wanting MN to get quart of rum but
n this he was sadly disappointed. as the
nan declined the opportunity with
hanks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30
Trolley Party" Ionjuht,

Trolley rides are just the thing. =
says Mr.. Meloon. the popular superin-
the people are beginning to appreciate
them" one will be run from Augusta
this Thursday evening, from Augusta
TO Gardiner, the car leaving at o'clock.
Half rates. there should be large unm-
electric Railroad are working with
might and main To please their patrons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Misses Maude Andrews, Charlotte
Partridge Edith Partridge Louise Cony.
Susan Doane, Alice Knowlton. Bertha
Lawrence, Ethel Burleigh and Addie
Gannett, are the guests of Miss Grace
Gannett at Camp Comfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Tobias A. Burke, assistant city edi-
tor of the Portland Argus, and one of
Names bright newspaper men, was in
the city, last evening. in attendance at
the meeting of the Democratic State
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

ton, Wednesday, after Il week S alb
sence. He has had a very enjoyable
trip, including his visit to Kineo. with
the Maine SpOrtsmen Fish and Game
Association. last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

The Portland base ball team left on
the ia train, lst evening, for Water
Vile, where they will spend the night
They will leave for Bangor, this
between the two teams at that place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

it is said that it never rains but it
pours. and, yesterday, the police had
reasons to believe the old saying. One
drunk was first pulled in, and in a
short time after three more We're
lodged in the cells. all being arrested
by different officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30
Railroads and Steamboats,,
AsoAA4V ouo oAU 0todM UUoCSs
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
ARRANGEMENT Of TRAINS IN EFFECT
- JUNE n, 1886.
Passenger trains leave Augusta as fol-
lows:
THROUGH TRAINS.

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST-s25 A NJ. for Lewiston.
Rockland, Portland, Boston and Mon
treal; 9.45 A. NJ. and lbs 1920 Sundays
only for main line points,) express for
brunswick. Lewiston, Pennington. Phil
lips. Rangeley. Rockland, Portland and
Boston, connecting for White Mountain
points and Quebec: 3.05 and $50 p M.
for Brunswick, Bath. Portland, Boston:
il.W p. M. might Pullman) every night
for Lewiston, Bath. Portland and Bos-
ton; so A. NJ. Portland and Boston.
GOING EAST-1.45 A. NJ. might ex-
pressl for Skowhegan, Belfast. Bangor.
ST. Stephen, st. John and Aroosfook
county: 2.55 A. M. Bangor, Bar Harbor
Old Town. and Bangor & Aroostook Raj.
road; Moosehead via Dexter: $40 A. Nj.
Tor Waterville and Skowhegan; 235 p M.
express daily, for Bangor and Bar Har-
Dor; S.47 p NJ. for Waterville Oakland.
North Arson. Bingham, Skowhegan, Bel
iast, Bangor Old Town and Mattawam-
keag: 7.l8 p. NJ, for Waterville: 9l5 A.
NJ. Sundays only for Waterville and
The Night Pullman Train going East at
l.45 A. NJ, going West at 100 p. NJ, runs
every night, Sunday included, connecting
for and from Lewiston, but not to Show
hogan on Monday mornings. or to Bel
fast, Dexter of beyond Bangor (except.
Ing to Bar Harbor) Sunday mornings.
The day train going West at 3O5 r. NJ.
and East at 2.55 A. NJ and 2. IS p NJ. run
daily, Sunday included. between Bos-
ton, Lewiston, Bath. Bangor and Bar
HarbOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Arthur Drake and Alonzo Shory of
Boston, are the guests of Elmer Drake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

About 20 Augusta people attended the
Iiibcrnian excursion at Lake Mariana
cook, W Wednesday, and took in the fes-
Maine cities. They had an excellent
ijfl1n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Mrs. 4. =. Perkins and son Sidney
have returned from a few weeks visit
at Peaks Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30
DAILY SERVICE
FOR
B00THBAY H HSR ISLANDS

SEASON OF' 1880.
The fast and favorite STEAMER
ISLANDER commencing Saturday, June
q, will run from Kennebec river to
Boothbay and the Islands as follows:
Monday, Wednesday. Thursday and
Saturday. will leave Gardiner at A. NJ.
Richmond s, Bath 9. Returning, leave
Boothbay at 1.30 p. NJ. Bath $3.50. touch
ing at Five Islands both ways. Monday,
Wednesday, and Saturdays.
Sundays. leave Gardiner at $50 A. NJ,
Richmond at $50. Bath at 1890. Special
Electric Car leaves State and Water
streets. Augusta, 7.30 A. NJ. Returning
boat will leave Boothbay at p. NJ.
Tuesdays and Fridays Steamer Islander
may be chartered for excursions, but on
these days Steamer Islander or Gardiner
will run to Boothbay and Islands, leaving
Gardiner at A. NJ.
Passengers from Augusta and Halo
well will take Electric Cars or NJ. c. r.
r. Baggage transferred free at Gar
diner, by Lawrence's Express.
Agents. ]. T. ROBINSON, Richmond;
G. C. GREENLEAF. Bath.
For Excursion rates apply to NJ. A.
HARADEN, Genl Agent, Gardiner.
june23dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Miss Hattie Reed of Somerville Mass,
is visiting w. II. Tompkins on Win
throp street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

H. NJ Rines had unique turnout on
the street, Wednesday, in the shape of
a single carriage with steel sookes.
bicycle rim, and pneumatic tires. 1t
was very handsome, and made a fine
team along with the owners 3years
old rival colt BLACK Diamond"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

The Salvation Army had an unusually
large attendance at its meeting at the
barracks. last night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

At a meeting of the Governor and
Council, Tuesday evening. after the
return OF the party from Winthrop,
the regular routine business was
lranacted and two orders passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Everett Shaw of Delano < Shaw with
party of friends went fishing, yester-
day. at Togus lake and returned VITA
a good catch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Miss Mau6ie White returned, last
evening. from Boston. where she has
been visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

+. +. Hager of Bath, manager of the
Otter Cliff house. Five Islands, was a
visitor to the city. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Mrs. John f. Mills of Somerville.
Mass. is visiting her brother. DR..
George w. Martin, on State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30
AUGUSTA LOCALS.

Mrs. Mary Webb of Boston. is visit
ing J. c. Marston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

J. Ii. Kilroy of the New England
Trotting Horse Breeders Association
Catalogue, was in the city. yesterday,
accompanied by Joseph Russell. They
We're guests at Hotel Cushnoc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

The governments dredge, Quebec, is
now working on the west side of the
river, about one mile below the bridge
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

There is a certain young man, in the
city. who has started new industry.
be mentioned in passing that the con-
Germ is doing arushing business and that
the young. man, who is very popular
with the ladies. has not Ben around
his establishment since its start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

Miss Alice Bassett. who has been
visiting Miss Charlotte L. Partridge,
returned to her home in Winslow, yes
terday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

D'Roy Newcomb, formerly manager
of the Postal Telegraph Cos, Augusta
office, now employed in the Portland
office of the Postal. is in the city. on a
few days visit. Roy's many friends
hear Of the great success he has
achieved in telegraphic circles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-30

z - CALANTHE LODGEN No. SIX
of r. Regular Convention
ST. every Wednesday evening at
Xk VicToR e. FRENCH. c. c.
r. w. PIERCE. X. of II. and S.
AUGUSTA LOCALS.
Mrs Mary Webb of Boston, is visit
ing J. c. Marston.
Miss Nettie Dulon left, yesterday, for
a visit to friends in Brunswick.
Hon. S. w. Mathews will leave today,
for Portland, on business trip.
Miss Hattie Reed of Somerville, Mass,
is visiting W. II. Tompkns on Win
throp street.
Mrs. \. b. Perkins and son Sidney,
have returned from few weeks visit
at Peaks Island.
The Salvation Army had an unusually
large attendance at it's meeting at the
barracks. last night
Miss Maude White returned, last
evening. from Boston. where she has
been visiting friends
T. f. Hager of Bath, manager of the
otter Cliff house. Five Islands, was a
visitor to the city. yesterday.
| Mrs. John f. Mills of Somerville
| Mass. is visiting her brother. Dr.
George w. Martin. on State street
The governments dredge Quebec, is
| now working on the west side of the
river about one mile below the bridge
Miss Alice Bassett. who has been
visiting Miss Charlotte L. Partridge,
returned to her home in Winslow, yes
terday.
Everett Shaw of Delano < Shaw with
a party of friends went fishing, yester-
day. at Togus lake and returned WITH
a good catch.
j. Ii. kilroy of the New England
Trotting Horse Breeders Association's
Catalogue. was in the city. yesterday.
accompanied by Joseph Russell They
We're guests at Hotel Cushnoc.
- tit1fr f lN. 4 ~
Council, Tuesday evening. after the
return of the party from Winthrop.
the regular routine business was
lranacted and two orders passed
About 10 Augusta people attended the
liibcrnian excursion at Lake Mariana
cook, Wednesday, and took in the fes-
liVities with the people from other
Maine cities, They had an excellent
time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-29
A HOT TICKET.

Supposed to. be Backed by the City Hall.
The following ticket wa. picked
up In the lobby OF the council
chamber, city hall, and forwarded
to the LIGHT that 1t might be pub
lished:
District Judge-W. G. Robsrds.
County Clerk-Henry Elmen-
dorf.
District Clerk. r. Norton.
District Attorney-Henry Um-
scheid.
Sheriff-W. d. Druse.
Collector-Max Sutor.
Assessor-Joe Umscheid.
County Judge-W. Hoefiing.
County Attorney-Judge Shields.
County Surveyor-A. G. Pan
coast.
Justice of the Peace-Charles
Sauer.
Justice Of the Peace-W. Z. Eas-
ton.
County Commissioners
Precinct Aug. Robin.
Precinct 2-J. p. Devine.
Precinct 3-W. Holt.
Precinct "A Dreiss.
Constituencies Bennett.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-29
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. E. G. Cervantes left for La.
redo this morning.
E. M. Roberts, of Nacogdoches,
Tex, is at the Mahncke.
John Woods, the banker of Del
Rio, is at the Maverick.
Judge N. r. Wallace, of Pleasan-
ton, ts at the Southern.
Colonel John N. Simpson, Of
Dallas, lie at the Menger.
Col. Dan. Stuart, of Corbett-F itz-
simmons fame, is in the city.
M. F. Collins is seriously ill at
Mrs. Bender's boarding house, on
Avenue D.
Senator Perry j. Lewis and wife
left for Fort Worth last night and
will return Monday.
Miss Ola House, on her way
home to Yorktown, stayed at the
Southern hotel today.
Mr.. M. d. Gould, q Chicago
capitalist with extensive INTEREST,"
in Mexico, was in the city yester-
day from the City of Mexico, on
his way to Chicago.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-29
Those Copper Wire Gases.

John and Ed. Weimer and
James Fisk, boys. have been ar
rested by Detective Shoaf and Po-
liceman Robb, Fisk as suspicious
character, the Weimers for theft
over $50. These arrests are made
in connection with the recent
thefts Of copper feedwire from the
Edison Electric company. The
detectives found that boys had sold
the wire at junk shop on South
street, kept by woman.
The officers had hard time re-
covering a box full of the wire,
about 600, the woman at first de-
claring she did not have any more
of the wire than was at first found.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-29
Why he Stopped His Paper.

One of the LIGHTS oldest sub
scribers stopped his paper a few
days ago because he was displeased
with the fact that the LIGHT is
opposed to whipping and beating
of the children in our public
schools,-as he says his daughter
sis a teacher" He informed the
subscription collector that the pa
per would lose patrons II we con-
tinued to criticise a teacher for
brutal treatment of children In the
schools. The LIGHT will be chart
table to the old man and with
holds his name from publication
for the present, for we are ashamed
to let the world know there lives
In the liberty loving city Of the
Alamo a single person whose in.
sdncts are so debasing as to up.
hold and condone brutality to
children.
Go of into the wilderness, old
man, and do penance, and when
you return you will find the sub.
scription list OF the LIGHT Is grow.
ing fast and the paper still battling
for justice, liberty and humanity,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-29
Instance of Spanish Treachery.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29.-San.
doval and Valencia, aged Span.
iards Of this city who are under in.
dictment for alleged conspiracy
with James Adde'S Peralta Rivas,
In the infamous land fraud have
withdrawn their petition In the
U. 8. district court for writ of ha-
beas corpus and have agreed on
their own accord and contrary to
the advice Of their attorneys to goto
New Mexico for trial. 1t comes
from an official source that they
have confessed their part in the gil
gantic conspiracy and have agreed
to turn states evidence against
Peralts Rivas whose trial takes
place in Santa Fe during the latter
part of June. For this service IL Is
stated the government has prom.
ised them immunity from prosecu'
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-29
Rivers and Harbors Bill,

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The
managers Of the river and harbor
bill in the house intend to give the
reference of the veto messase to
the committee on rivers and har-
bors and bring it before the house
on Monday. There are many mem.
bers out of town and the friends of
the bill do not wish to risk
an attempt to pars the bill over
the veto until more members ar
rive. The veto message was ex-
pected by friends OF the bill and
during the past week they have
been at the war department daily
gathering information in the pos.
session of the army engineers re.
specting the projects of the bill.