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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
Eighty.iive Thousand In One Lump.

New York, Sept. IS. - The largest
chunk of gold that has ever been in
this city. was wheeled down Broadway
yesterday. 1t was taken from the
Grand Central station to the United
States assay Office in Wall street in
a common express wagon. guarded by
five detectives. The big lump weighs
4.137 ounces. and il is worth $4,000
it was shipped to the assay Office by
the Bank OF Montreal. Can. and be-
longs to the Cariboo Mining company.
of British Columbia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
new YORK DEMOCRATS NOMINATE
Thacher Gets the First Place the First
Ballot-The other Nominees.

Buffalo. Sept. 1S.-New York Demo-
Gratis yesterday afternoon nominated
John Boyd Thatcher, of Albany, for
governor. But one ballot was taken.
TEACHERS only opponents We're Con-
gresham Sulzer. of New York city,
and WILDER F. Porter. of Watertown.
Albany county presented the name of
John Boyd Thacher. Allegheny coun-
ty presented the name of Congress
man Sulzer. Jefferson county present.
ed the name of Porter. Elliot DAN
forth moved the nomination of Wilbur
F. Porter for lieutenant governor
Judge Porter was Immediately NOM
mated by reclamation. Robert q. Titus
was unanimously nominated for Judge
Of the court appeals. Presidential cleo
tors we're chosen. and the convention
adjourned sine die.
The platform is an unequivocal in
1orsement of the Chicago platform and
ticket and a denunciation of Repub-
lican state legislation. 1t is significant
fact that the state organization lead
ers who have heretofore controlled the
conventions q this party are stin at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

the helm Senator Hin, Senator Edward
Murphy, ex-Lieutenant Governor WILL
lam F. Sheehan. Richard Croker and
each one of the smaller lights of the
party who serve under these mems
banners are undoubtedly satisfied with
the work of the convention.
A telegram from New York states that
" F. Sheehan, who declared a few DAYS
AGO that be would resign his national COM
m:ttee membership II the convention in.
dorsed the Chicago platform and candi-
dates, has kept his promise and sent in his
reclamation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

Chairman Butler says It Is Satisfactory So
Far as Heard From.

Far as Heard From.
Washington, Sept. Ex-senator But
Ter said yesterday that the movement
to secure fusion between the Demo-
Gratis and Populists on electors and
congressman in the various states was
making satisfactory progress. He in
stanccd the fact that an gareement on
electors had been reached in Missouri,
and said that negotiations were in
progress for an understanding on con-
gressmen in the same state. In Indi-
ana, he said, there had already been
fusion of the forces of the two par
ties on congressman in two of the dis
tricts and he was led to believe that
a similar understanding would be ar
rived at throughout the state A dis
patch from Indianapolis would seem to
discredit the chairman's belief, for
Paul Nandervoort. who is the leading
middle-of-the-roadP opulist in the west,
is there.
The dispatch says: "A PopuIist COM
mittee of thirteen heard argument all
yesterday on the question of fusion in
Indiana with the Democracy. Paul
Nandervoort sat with them and took
n.
said that eleven of the committee agree
with him that fusion could be agreed
to only in the event that Sewan is
withdrawn from the Democratic ticket
He announces that a national meeting
will he held at Topeka. Kan, Sept 10
to demand Sewall's withdrawal. and
that Indiana Populists will do nothing
| that may complicate that prospect. The
Democratic state central committee
Representatives are here waiting to alb
Sorb, to cOalesce, or cooperate, if the
Populists will take three electors. Some
of the latter say that there will be a
combination. and that only Republican
influences are operating against it."
Alabama and Kentucky are giving
the two committees Democratic and
PopulisO no little concern. In Kentucky
| the Populists ask for only two of the
electors. Jones comedies that this is
modest demand on the part of the Popu-
lists, but the Democrats of the state have
not yet signified their Willingness to
concede it. The two chairmen united
in a recommendation that the Alabama
electors he divided by giving the Dem
ocrats six and the PopuHsts five, but
no response has been received 1t is
admitted that the situation in this state
Is delicate, because of the feeling ex-
listing between the two parties over To-
cal issues.
later dispatch from Indianapolis
says: The Democratic state commit
| tee last night refused the demand of
| the Populists for seven national cleo
tors and the withdrawal of Sewall The
Populist committee then named a full
electoral ticket and organized by
| electing a chairman and secretary.
This probably ends the negotiations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
Apsley Expresses His Confidence,

Washington, Sep. 1S.-Representative
Apsley. of Massachusetts,, vice chairman
Of the Republican congressional commit
tee, has returned to Washington from an
extended trip through the west He said:
I'VE visited Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Ne
braskn, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Colo
RADIO, Oregon, Washington. Montana and
North Dakota. We spent most of our
time in the Pacific coast States After
making observations in these states APPS
ley was willing only to concede to Bryan
possibly three or four of the mining
states"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
BRYAN's TRIP THROUGH THE SOUTH
Reaches GoldsborO After His Days Work
and spends the Night.

Goldsboro, n. c., Sept. 1s.-Candidate
Bryan's train arrived here at HIS last
night. Bryan addressed a large crowd
at Selma. He was greeted by good
sized crowd here but did not speak
His train was taken out of town to a
siding and Bryan slept on board. Bry-
an intends after the Baltimore meeting
Saturday evening to go to Washington
either Saturday night or Sunday morn
ing. He will be the guest Sunday Of
c. T. Bride. with whom he lived during
his term as congressman. He speaks
here this morning.
Enroute Bryan spoke at Charlotte,
Concord. Salisbury, Lexington. Green's
boro. Burlington. Hillsboro and Raleigh,
and met large crowds at all these
places who cheered him wildly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
BONES OF n. n. HOLINESS VICTIMS.
Dug Up from . Grave Near the Degen-
crates Wilmette Home.

Chicago. Sept. 1s.-In the dense woods
between North Evanston and Will
mette, a grave has been found full
Of human bones. Several ribs and
a thigh bone have been dug up. and
several other bones and a skull, sup
posed from its size to be that of a
woman. were found. The spot is only
q few rods from the house in which
H. H. Holmes lived at Wilmette, and
the police think the bones may be
those of some Of this victims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

Chicago, Sept. 1S.-Ex- President Har-
rison has asked the Republican ma
uonal committee not to make any
speaking appointments for him. ex-
planning that his contracts for literary
and other work would prevent him
accepting Invitations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
AT THE REPUBLICAN, MECCA.
Two Thousand Steel Workers from Pitts.
burg Pny Mckinley q Visit.

Canton, O., Sept 1S.-Major McKin-
ley's organized visitors yesterday con-
sisted of the employees of the Edgar
Thomson steel works at Braddock, Pa
They came via the Pennsylvania on a
special train of three sections of twelve
coaches each. The first section arrived
at 11:4O, and the others shortly after
wards. Fully 1000 men We're in line in
the rarade, which marched to the mu-
sic of the Sheridan, Sable and St.
Thomas bands. There was cheering
and hurrahing all along the line. At
the Mckinley home hearty conGratula-
tions and assurances of support were Of
fered by Z. ]. i. Jones, of the clerical
force of the company, who was spokes-
man Of the company. Major Mckinley
responded. and a Misunderstanding recep-
ton followed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
Fusion Question I'm Al.b.m..

birmingham, Sept. Is.-A conference Of
ieaoin& democrats was held in this city
ana systematic plan of campaign was
arranged and several questions of impor-
lance were considered. TIL. most impor-
tant question before the conference was
the matter Of fusion with the Populists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

Little Rock, Ark. Sept. Incomplete
oHicial returns from the recent election
snow the following vote for governor:
Jones pem). 9l.124: Remmell (Rep.),
1885; Files Pop). 1889; Miller CPro.),
az; total. l4l,12O. The state vote in 1892
before the poll tax law was enacted
was lo6.lS6 Of which the Democrats
had 9o'll5. The vote in 1894, held under
the present poll tax law. was 1926, 1856. of
which theDemocrats had 74,sO9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

washington, Sept. 1S-It is now ex-
pected that the publication of the Populist
campaign hand book will not be delayed
later than Oct 1. 1t will not be a statis-
tical work to the extent that the hand
book OF the Republican committee is. but
VIII De comparatively small and devoted
chiefly to review Of the situation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

Madison. Wis. Sept Is. United
states Senator William F. Villas will
preside over the big Republican rally
which Will occur here next Tuesday
night. when six veterans will speak
Tor the gold standard. They are Cen
erals Daniel Sickles. Franz Sigel and
Muiholland. of New York; Stewart, of
pennsylvania; Russell A. Alger, of
Michigan, and Corporal Tanner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
The Locomotive Fire,nen.

Galveston. Tex, Sept. ls.-The con-
vention of locomotive firemen. in execu-
tive session yesterday, put in its time
listening to the reading Of the grand sec
retary's report and the report OF the
first and second grand masters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

Lenox-. Ia. Sept Ex-senator John
n. Gear spoke in the opera house here
Yesterday afternoon to 1000 people.
Many were turned away on account of
lack OF standing room. The gathering
was very enthusiastic one and Gears
uttcrances were frequently chccrcd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
Lloyd Decline. the So,,,,.,,o,.

Chicago. Sept. 1s.-The following tele-
gram was received by the Associated Press
last night from Henry d. Lloyd. at Fall
River, Mass: Kindly state that can
not accept the nomination for lieu enant
governor BY Wednesdays Peoples party
convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

Havana, Sept. 1s.-According to the
Official returns the number Of nen suf-
fering from yellow fever in the military
hospitals throughout the island is LIS.
The death rate is said to be Is per cent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
Senator Hill Has Notb,p- to Saw.

Albany. Sept. Ex-senator Hill was
seen last night, but he refused to say
anything regarding the action of the
Buffalo convention, or the candidates
nominated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
And satan trombles when he sees
The NC. LeSf snInf iinnn hia knaCr

And satan trcmbles when he sees
The weakest saint upon his knees.
Whatever. she asked. did they
want to sit on satan's knees for? I'm
sure should not like to sit on satan s
knees Mt all. and why should he trem-
BILE If they were so little?" This is q
delightful bit of childish misunder.
standing and is half pathetic in its sug-
gestion Of how to wander when searci,-
ing for the meanings Of our hieroylyph.
les. National Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18

Ccvu-3002ac.
Oate-is030c.
nay-Timothy. teoS.; wild. SOS.
Potatoes uew-4Sc.
Battsr-Fair 70 choice, iec; fresh Creamery
i5s.
ERe-Frcsh. isi:e.
Sprirg cniet.ns-S3.s0 dozen.
Coal-Soft, 10c.
CAtle-Butchers psy foy corn fed e.sers axc0
e: cows and hsifcrs. sa.eG3He; calves. sxe
Gtxc.
Hcer-s. Csc.
Sheep-9c.
sprnS Lamh-sa Bl0al head.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-18
s>On Satau's Knees,S

A little girl Of or so was much puz-
zled OH hearing the lines Of the old
hymn:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01
A BANQUET AND RECITAL.
Men at First Baptist Church Royalty Enter
tain 275 People.

The men Of the First Baptist Churt
Society, conducted a supper. and re.
cital, Thursday evening, which prov &
to be one Of the events of the society
of the past year. There were abaui
2s5 people present, great and hungry
thoroughly satisfied and entertained
one when all was over.
most bountiful repast was served
in the chapel, of various kinds of meat 4.
salads, etc. in charge of II. W. Bick-
nell, as the chief steward of-all. Some
l25 men. all told. were implicated in
the arrangements. and service. which
was first class.
After the supper, all repaired to tie
main church. where social was en-
joyed.
Following the social. an informal
organ recital was given. by Miss Annie
Chase. Her work was fine. ard
thoroughly appreciated She was
warmly arplauded. after each selec-
ton. 1t had been arranged to havt
Mrs DIR. Fl. b. Hin play, but through
illness. she was unable to he present.
1t was a most successful affair. IL
every way
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01


/ have used Puritana for torpid
liver indigestion, and . species Of
dyspepsia, and 1t has given mo such
relief that I felt made over new.
For these troubles 1 would rather
have one bottle OF Puritana than :
barrel OF any other medicine,
She can eat anything now. but her
life was hanging in the balance, when
her stomach could not digest the
simplest food. Mrs. Belle W. Gale. of
Charlestown, Mass, tried country air
and seven doctors in vain, but Puri-
tana gave her a new stomach and a
new lease Of life.
Mrs. Henry W. Craigue, of Concord.
N. H.. was i'll for years. She had no
appetite, no strength, NO ambition.
Her life was one constant round of
misery and suffering. Puritana gave
her an appetite and rugged strength.
1t made new woman of her.
No chance, was what the doctor
said about George II. Dunning, of
Faneuil Hall Market, Boston. He
had nervous prostyatjep, had no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01
ALVEY DEBATE.
Congregational vssty The Arena Of VIII, and
Serious Thinking.

Resolved: That the writer exerts
more influence than the orator.
On the above question. IL lively de-
bate was held. Thursday evening. in
the vestry Of the Congregational
church. There was a large, and deeply
inter ested attendance.
The question was first put to vote,
on it's merits. resulting in IA for the
affirmative; II for the negative uhe
orator.. After the debate, the vot IS
respectively stood to IL. an evide Mt
indication that II anything. the more
that was heard on the subject. the less
the listeners had formulated an opin-
ion. at least which they cared to ex-
press. by the falling OH in the number
Of total voters.
Mrs. Anne H. Farnham opened the
debate in favor Of the writer: reading
paper that showed deep thought
and study, and that was very bright.
and witty.
Lewis A. Burleigh responded with a
truly eloquent appeal, also founded on
deep thought. and interspersed with
pithy apologies. and forceful points.
that left the audience in q quandary.
Mir. j. r. Townsend followed in SUP
port of the writer: Rev. ]. S. William
son of the orator Others followed
making a contamination that time and
space here prevents doing justice to-
The debate in its subject matter in
troduced highly interesting and in
structive thought; with the orator
strong fnisher.
Light refreshments We're enjoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

The room of the Orchestral Club is a
popular haunt for musicians these fine
days. They set around with their
various instruments, and make glad
sounds with them. The windows are
thrown open. and the music floats
across upon the ceaseless waters and
into the other open windows in that
vicinity, and really is a grateful sound
for busy ears. or any others for that
matter, as the boys are getting so that
they play well. Musical literature is
there inabundance, and about the walls
are pictures of famous musicians. In
truth, there is musical atmosphere
throughout The boys are looking
forward with great anticipations to
the ball which they will give. with the
Sons of Veterans. May II. The club
will provide an orchestra of 20 pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

AS some of our citizens have Won.
dered why Capital Hose company dit
not respond to the alarm from box 8
for the recent fire in Seth Clarke
house on Gage street, the Journa
asked Chief Engineer Kicker concern.
ing the matter. The chief informs II.
that Capital hose does not respond Il
first alarm from box g. The section
covered by this company is Stapleton
out to other districts on special calls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

other palate-tickiing concoction. The
one drop of Puritana is real medicine
-itcures. The dipperful is anything,
everything, and nothing, when il
comes right down to real cure
Puritana is the prize formula of
Prof. Dixi Crosby, who was for thirty
two years at the head of Dartmouth
Medical College. 1t strikes at the
root of 90 per cent. of human suffer.
ing, and brings new strength, new
health, new life through the power
producer of the system. Puritana
makes the heart right, lungs right,
liver right, blood right, kidneys right,
nerves right, and health right, because
1t makes the stomach right. To any
man, woman, or child who will take
1t as directed, Puritana will practi-
cally give new stomach. That is
why hundreds and thousands of
people have proved that it cures from
head to foot.
J. F. Scott, for years a prominent
contractor and builder in Concord,
n. H., says:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

appetite. could not sleep, could not
walk alone. Puritana made him over
new from head to foot. 1t gave him
sleep, appetite, and strength.
After trying many doctors, hospi-
tails, and medicines in vain, Mrs. j. S.
DAILY, of Cambridge, Mass, had also
abandoned hope, when Puritana was
brought to her relief 1t gave her
strength and health, pure, rich blood,
vigorous digestion, and raised her
from the sick bed to the full vigor
of happy womanhood.
Yes, one drop of Puritana will
bring more real relief, more real cure.
more real strength, more real nerve
force, more real power and vital
energy, more real life-is-worth-
living" than a dipperful, bucketful,
a barrelful of so-called tones, blood
cures, nerve foods, pills, and doubtful
preparations from unknown sources,
that is the reason why Puritana is
the most economical medicine as
well as the most effective in tho
world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01
The New viCkerY Block

Both basement and street floor to rent
for 5000 year or $50 per month. The
basement is finished just as well. and is
as well lighted, as the street floor. and
will make just as good a sales-room.
This rent is centrally located, and in the
finest business block in New England.
had chance, last fall, to rent these
rooms to three reliable parties for 500
year, but gentleman had the refusal OF
them and refused to give them UP. and
finally, after the other parties had To-
Gated elsewhere, failed to come to time.
Therefore l put the price at 5000 year.
and the first reliable person to come will
get the rent. P. o. VICKERY.
Augusta, April 49, 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

The recital of the Cecilia Club which
will be given, this evening. at the res
idence of Mrs Lendall Titcomb, prom
Uses to be 4 rare musical treat. A most
interesting programme has been ar
ranged for the occasion. The work
done by this club during the past year
has been very successful, and has
done much to arouse a musical ele-
ment in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

1.-The Denman Thompson" Company,
left for Bath, Thursday morning. after
their performance in this city Mr..
Wilson, who SO acceptably played the
part of Joshua, expressed himself as
very we'll pleased with the reception he
met with in Augusta. His work was
certainly appreciated He hopes to be
here again, next year, he says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01
DROP AND DIPpER PUZZLE
It looks Strange but It is
True.
4 Case In Everyday Life Where
. Single Drop Weighs More
Than . Whole Dipperful.

IT looks like puzzle, and it is a
puzzle until You try it yourself.
That solves 1t. Every man can solve
1t. Every woman can solve it. On
one side OF the scales is single drop.
On the other side is dipperfnl,
Yet the drop carries the most weight.
Why is it, and how is it? Here is
the explanation.
The one drop is drop OF Puritana.
The dipperful is dipperfnl of So
called blood purifier, nerve tonic. or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

Landlord Burns of the Hotel North
has added another clerk to his efficient
corps in the person of p. w. Coombs of
Camden. Mr.. Coombs has had lots OF
experience in hotel circles and knows
his business to the letter. Mr.. Burns
should be congratulated upon securing
such man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

AS the hot weather increases, so does
the number of hot-boxes, say the rail-
road people. Many are under the i'm
preston that the rails expand under
the heat, contracting under cold. This
tightly secured and bolted by fish
plates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs A. A. Packard returned,
Thursday, from Waterville where they
have been making few days visit
with the Cross Bros. Mr.. Packard
says that he is steadily improving
from his recent illness. which will be
good news for his many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

A very tasteful window display at
PAL Water street the new c. A. Libby
store. reveals nice line of kid gloves
for 10 cents. an elegant line of silk
plaids and Dresden effect" that go far
to account for the trade this store
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Grottor
arrived from Santa Rosa, California
Wednesday evening. Mr.. Grotton. i,
will be remembered went to California
about a year and half ago. His
many friends will be glad to see hin
again. and learn that he is greatly i'm.
proved from his trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

Mrs. Fred Webster, and Mrs. Judd
of Bangor, with children, passed
through Augusta. Thursday. on their
way to New York. to attend the we'd
ding of Mr.. Fred Webster's brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

A rail has been built around the
opening in the centre of the steamboat
pier. to prevent baggage being lost
overheard The sight of some 70 bar
rels. with other packages, boxes and
the like, gives things familiar look
about the wharf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

Remember that all are cordially ir-
vited to the entertainment at the W.
c. T. IT,. headquarters this evening, at
80 O'Clock Admission free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

The Pine Tree and Hallowell High
school base ball mines will go at each
other. Saturday afternoon. at the driv-
ing park. A good game is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

! notwithstanding the scarcity of
good apples, G. w. Wadleigh has some
fine Baldwins, Russets and Northern
Spys, which he is retailing at very
favorable prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-01

E. n Trask has decided to close out
his wood business. and proposes to sell
and deliver what dry hard wood he has
on hand for So per cord. See his ad-
vertisement in another column.