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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23

Making Poor Hsndwny.-The Vice
Presidential boom Of the Hon Dave Mer-
Ger does not appear yet to have reached
his home county. in Nebraska. Every citi-
zen of Omaha. % has been in Washing
ton since the Mercer boom was launched
by the press agent of the Philadelphia
Convention. has declared that when he
left Douglas County nothing had been
heard of Il. Still, the press agent szys
the Dave Mercer boom is the real thing
and will sweep over Nebraska soon. Il ia
asserted that with Mercer on the ticket
Mckinley would carry Nebraska and
Bryan would lose even those precincts
wherein his greatest strength is known 10
abide. At the same time. the Hon Dave
Mercer is said to be filled with terror. like
unto that which murders the sleep of the
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. lest the Vice
Presi lential nOmina ton be forced upon
him and he be thus removed from the
House just when he has begun to enjoy
the service there.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23

To-day is Opening Day mt Clarendon.
Today is your opportunity! See adv, page 8.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

The Presidents PIatfOrm.-Because
it will foreshadow the platform to be
adopted by the Philadelphia Convention,
upon which President Mckinley will go
before the people for reelection, the
platform which will be ratified by the
Ohio Republican Convention next Wednes-
day has been prepared with especial care.
Republican leaders in Washington includ-
ing President Mckinley. Senator Hanna,
Senator Foraker, Representative Dick,
and others. have been in consultation and
have agreed upon the chief features OF
this platform, although the instrument
probably has not yet been reduced to WRIT
ing. This brief condensation of its main
features comes from one of the gentle
men who has taken part in the various
conferences:
Philippines-The platform will declare
that every pledge made In the treaty at
Paris shall be carried out TO the letter and
will demand that the Instruction be sup
pressed, and when the conditions are ripe
the Filipinos will be granted the blessings
of liberty and self-government to such
a degree as they may be fitted.
Porto Rco-The Porto Rican Civil
Government and Tariff bill will be spe-
officially endorsed. and a separate clause
VIII be devoted TO the tarin Phase OIL the
Porto Rican legislation.
Trusts-There will be a strong anti
trust plank. drawn in line with previous
declarations of this nature by the Ohio
Republicans, and holding that trusts are
primarily amenable TO State legislation
except SO far as the present national laws
apply.
Nicaragua Canal-As in previous years
the Ohio Republican platform will dsclare
emphatically for an inter-oceanic canal,
although this year the plank probably will
be somewhat indefinite as to whether Con-
gress should legislate for the canal be-
Pauncefote Treaty.
Besides these main features the plat
form will endorse the acts of Congress, the
President, the Ohio Senators and Repre-
sentatives. and jolly the Grand Old Party
in stirring terms
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-23

The Ohio Democrnts.-If reliance can
be placed on the reported existence of an
alliance, offensive and defensive, between
the Democratic managers in Ohio and New
York, it is supposed that the Buckeye end
of the partnership soon will make zine
movement in harmony with that made by
the New Workers. last week. 1t goes with
out saying that if the Bryan opposition is
responsible for Admiral Deweys candidacy
knowledge of this fact has been well dis
seminated through the inner circles of the
party management in Ohio as well as New
York. and that in beth States the scheme
is to be worked quietly and secretly.
Already the Hon. Allen W. Thurman. at
one time one OF the most uncompromising
advocates of the Chicago platform in the
country. is going up and down in the land
shouting loudly for a material modification
of that instrument at Kansas City Time
was when the descendant of the 'Old Ro-
man" devoted. one-half of his energy to
discovering what the Hon. John r. Mclean
wanted and the other half to opposing
whatever was favored by Mclean. But 1t
is said that the whirligig of time in bring
ing in its changes has brought these two
former old time foes into harmonious
lations. and that, while neither will yet
acknowledge that q truce has been patched
up, the developments of the near future
Will show this to be the case Former
Governor Campbell sounded the keynote of
the Buckeye situation at the belated JEFF
ferson dinner in Brooklyn the other even
ing, and it is significant that at the meet
ing Of the New York State Committee
few days afterwaTd all of the talk of Hill
and others was but echo of the senti
Ill
of the alleged working arrangement be-
tween the party managers of the two
States it is supposed the Ohio State Com
mittee soon VIII be called together for the
purpose of fixing the time and place for
the convention to elect delegates to Kan
sas City. The Ohio organization is now
wholly in the control of the Hon. John r.
Mclean. and it is thought that If he has
not followed the Hon. Arthur Pue German
out of politics since Dewey's announce
ment for the Presidency he can influence
the action of the committee when it meets.
II is supposed the Ohio convention will be
held at even later date than that fixed
by the New Workers., which is June ). This
would enable the Buckeyes to catch step
with the very latest music. and if their
ears discovered tune against Bryan they
could not be blamed. as things go
in Ohio. if they should send an I'M
instructed delegation to Kansas City.
both as to the ticket and platform. AT
the same time. il the Hon. John X. Nc
Lean is still interested in politics it is
thought he will demand instructions for
Bryan and the Chicago platform. Strength
is given to this belief by the circumstance
of his having made the race for Governor
last year with the aid of Bryan aud the
implied pledge TO hold the organization III
Ohio steadfastly 10 the Nebraskan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
BRYAN IN MARYLAND.
ModestlY Admits That He May Be Hero in
Some Peoples Eyes.

Deer Park. Md, Sept. 5.-Mr. Bryan
began the day in jefferson county, the
easternmost county Of West Virginia.
and since leaving the tri-state gather
ing at Morgan Grove in that county
he has been working constantly west
ward. He made only two speeches
during the day. the first at Morgan's
Grove. near Shepardstown, and the
second at Keyser At both places the
crowds greeted the national candidate
with enthusiasm
Deer Park was reached late in the
afternoon. but no meeting was held
here. Mr.. Bryan is the guest of Col.
McGraw. who invited number Of gen
tlemen to meet the Presidential candi-
date at dinner. After the dinner party
Mr. Bryan met socially the residents
OF the vicinity and the guests Of hte
resort"
The Keyser meeting began al 2
O'Clock and was held on a vacant plot
Of ground unprotected by shade trees
The speakers occupied a covered stand
but the crowd stood in open sunshine
Hot and disagreeable as the weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
BOLD DEED At CANAAN.
Israel Burns ard Vile Bound by Robbers
But Little Secured.

,...... , IL
AhaIh, M"-. Sept o.-itubberS tried
their hand at looting THE home VI Israel
RlIro- =. f.rrl.r win, lives go, ,t. puts
r.lI ,,t -. u., l,..,,.,..
'' ''''' i, '''' U'E IiF".' ut9"'\
afternoon Ihr de.d rivals those IA thc
Western highwuymuu ANA rubbrr About
2 ,',I,.l NJ I,r.,.,,s No. H., ,,...,.,- ,t..,.,,
hi. barn .,I w.. ll,f,}.,l, st,,,l',l h, "
No. VI" titS .ttu ~ 4
t.ltt Nlt ii'S 'f'. alS thlhE worth carry
HID "1' .-" t jiLat- .L
., I,i"i. HI, HIT bulhS tuuIu TURN upon thg
Iii,,, ''l, Ir'iiH TtiiI'a peiinu
( ,,it' IN ~ iia' men ne was
fh1t T.y AMIR t,,,, MI ',,u t!eu u,
before ty,.rt. his I-ttiiattl Gr, u.,u
dressed iu 4 bIarI .iit thlt vy.,s rn,,@h
worn. dirty whit, shirt. had a nous
tachc -.rinkled with gray and was about
~ Years uld Tho second man wore :,
brown ~uit trn cOut having Il I,ng r.nt
n1 th. I.tt .fI. 1n1 tLnra U..s II ,r,t i,,r
'"' ''i' I'clV N"N 'odll"E
~, tr IA va .,' 'l.d'' 81 ms MAJ, mao
~ '',IIu KY WI ABOUT 50 years oId ana
.N, It'll MSITa IGaIl. -u POUNDS cong
il is supposed. for it was but L few min
uleS past when Mrs. Burns saw two
Giyn5 g,,1'i 'ttG h1uI' RI IN pack door
4 drink M u,,t.r 'i. i It'll , dTheu LII.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
Nee FORK Produce Market

FLOUR-Receipts, 30. 1872 bbis.. eE w. p;
t'' I'LL bhlS.i sales, 900 pkgs Market ,,ah
fttaO. NN''"'' An
BARLEY Steady: feeding. 42a42 ott
New York, mailing, 4Gizd5G. cir PufgaidI
WHEAT-Reccipts. 2J4 5GG hW tth-ai'
safes a.bto,Gv bushels futures. ADO DO hnsh
g.# exports; spot steady: No. 3 r4d N
- I!"ati No. red, 77iz elevator No
iNnI {HTIn DuIuth, S@14 fob. aioat; No
HdLd Duluth, MA fob. aflGat
CORN-Receipts. 1855 bnereIe. u,
ports. Zl3,ls3 bushels: sales. 1900 bneha1o
futures, $4,000 bushels cxporfs- 800
easy No. 2, 45A fob. and 44s. elevate
- , Receipts, z07, 200 bushels: exporte
b,Hl bushels; sales, $1,000 bushels snGt .
apyI weak; mp: 2 rs; NO. 3, 2414; No. !
mixed western, 25n2Gl2 track white
as. ''"'e' on
BEEF-steady.
CUT Steady.
LARD-Easy; Western steamed e. IL.
september closed $ly1l2, nominal; refined
PORK-Quiet.
Bt ITER-Steady; Western creamery
4. ':zH2z. factory, 1901; June creamery ~
4zl5z state dairy, 1Gu20.
CHEESE-I'irm.
EGGS--Firm; state and PENNSYLVANIA
HI 2iI4, Mestern regular, l1nl5; Western
COTTONsEED OIL-DuH.
PETROLEUM-Dul
ROSIN-Steady.
TI NE-Strady
RICE-Quipt.
MDLASSES- Steady.
SUGAR Raw. strong: fair refining ~.
centrifugal 15-l6; molasses sugar. &C.
refined. firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
BORDEN'S BIG PURCHASE.
Buys 100000 Pieces Of Print Cloth and
Situation Is Relieved

Fan River. Mass. Sept 5.-Whcn
cotton mill officials went To- their offices.
| this morning. they learned that rr-
markablr ana altogether unexpected
transaction had been executed in the
print cloth market here, late yesterday.
The news. which was not generally
known, last evening was To the effect
that VI. &. ID. Borden Of New York,
owner Of the FAN River Iron Works.
the largest cotton manufacturing plant
IN the city ana NJ the American print
cloth works had purchased 100000
pieces of cotton goods at 27s cents.
The deal was the principal topic Of
discussion here. today, and was the
most interesting development In the To-
cal situation since Mr.. Borden com
peeled the other manufacturers here to
grant 10 per cent. advance in wages,
last year At that time the other man
ufacturers had decided to give the
operatives a rise of > per cent but their
plans We're completely nulifed hy the
action III the Iron Works i'll posting
notices Of 10 per cent. advance. The
other mills were obliged to follow suit.
The purchase Of 500 600 pieces. yester-
day. was made through Mr. Borden'S
brokers here, and according to the
terms Of the sale 10000 pieces are to De
shipped weekly for % weeks.
1t is the general opinion here that
Mr.. Borden considers the outlook for
cotton not as favorable as most of the
local mill owners do. and it IS inferred
that he has found a market for print
cloth which could not be supplied by
the product of the Iron Works. The
Iron Works have not been able to fur
nish sufficient goods for the American
Print Works, and it is supposed that
the New York man found his supply
running short.
AS vet it is impossible to determine
what effect a lifting Of such quantity
Of goods will have on the situation
here, but il seems probable that the
contemplated reduction in wages will
be deferred until late in the fall. when
it may be found necessary. The sale
is also expected to have considerable
bearing on any future curtailment pol
icy which may be adopted by manufac-
turers.
The latest development was pleasing
news to the union officials here. as they
have steadily maintained THAI the out
look was not as bad as the manufac-
turers' selling committee had painted it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06

was all stood patiently through tn,
meeting, applauding vociferously.
Gen. St Clair introduced Mr.. Bryan
at Keyster, and in doing so took occa.
sion to pay a high compliment to hi:
work. This compliment was seized up
on by Mr.. Bryan as text for the part
OF his speech which was devoted to the
opportunities of American citizens OF
whatever station in life.
II am afraid, he began. that | can
not prove to you that | am as great a
man as General st. Clair thinks l am
but whatever | am owe to the support
which / have received from the great
mass OF the people who bear without
reproach the name of the common
people"
Continuing in the same line he said:
But if | cannot do anything ! shall
show you how in a free country the
people can select from among them
selves one who represents their ideas.
| can show you how in a country like
this a man may become conspicuous
with nothing behind him but an earnest
desire to see enacted to law fundamen-
tai Democratic principles. TO that eX-
tent l may be a hero to the young men
of this country. | want this govern
ment to remain such a government
that the son OF every citizen can aspire
TO the highest rewards i'll business or i'll
politics"
Mr.. Bryan arraigned the Republican
party. saying in part: II charge that the
Republican party of today is the party of
the few. | believe that through the Re
DIIhlitIn nbllclE~ there lies vicious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
CONNECTICUT CONVENTION.
Republicans Nominate Geo. p. Mclean for
Governor Other Nominations.

Convention Hall. New Haven, Conn,
Sent 5-The Republicans uf Connecticut,
represented by delegates to the number
of half a thousand. met in convention
here today to place in nomination can
didate for governor and candidates for
other state offices, as well as 70 name the
Presidential electors Of the party.
Ii has been contest between George !
Mclean of SimSbury, and Donald I
Warner of Salisbury. for the nomination
for governor But far above this in i'm
portance has been the great hght with
D. F. Fyler. the present chairman OF the
Republican state central committee, anu
Samuel Fessenden. the depOScd national
committeeman. as principals This latter
struggle has overtopped IN Importance the
contest for the nomination. Mclean was
nominated on the first ballot. Whole
number of votes east. 500; Mclean, "a;
Warner, 225; Geo. L. Lounsbury. !.
The FUN ticket Is: Governor, Geo. +. Nc
Lean, Simsbury; treasurer, II. II. Gallup,
Norwich: comptroller. Abram Chamber
lain, Meriden: secretary Of state, Charles
O. Z. Vinal Middletown.
The following Presidential electors Were
chosen AT large, Henry H. Bridgeman,
Norfolk. Charles s. Mersick, New Haven.
lst district, Merrill S. Chapman. Man
chester; I'd Frederick De Peyster, Port
land; Sd Winslow r. Williams, Norwich;
4th. Captain r. W. Marsh. Bridgeport.
The convention adjourned sine die at
329 =. VI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
32,250 PLURALITY
Continued from page ~

campaign and ratification OF the
national and state platforms.
As yesterday the weather was per-
feet and the fact that Governor RoOse-
welt and Senator Depew. to say nothing
of the other orators, We're to talk,
brought forth great crowd to the I'M
usually early morning session. And SO
in bursts of splendid oratory, started by
Ex-Governor Frank S. Black and ended
by Governor Roosevelt. this state ticket
was named by acclamation:
For governor. b. +. Odell, Jr., of Or
ange; for lieutenant governor Timothy
L. Woodruff of Kings; for secretary Of
state, John T. McDonough Of Albany;
for comptroller William J. Morgan of
Erie; for state treasurer, John p.
Jaeckel OF Cayuga; for attorney gener-
al. John c. Davies of Oneida; for state
engineer, Edward A. Bond of jefferson
The convention while remarkable in
some respects was yet devoid of the
interest engendered by strife and un-
certainty. Today's session was in
reality q ratification Of what had al
ready been achieved. The political fea-
lures of the convention We're the return
of Former Governor Black to the organ
ization fold, the demonstrations accord
ed Abraham Gruber by his colleagues
of the New York delegation and the
general prominence given to those who
have at times opposed the organiza-
ton will.
Much was expected of Chauncey NJ.
Depew and he realized every eXpecta-
ton. His speech was thoroughly char
acteristic. 1t was not until GOV. RoOse-
welt entered the hall, at noon. that any
thing approaching the usual convention
demonstration was witnessed. The
greeting accorded him was in the same
spirit manifested at Philadelphia and
wherever he has appeared.
Hardly was the convention adjourn
ed when the exodus Of delegates be
gan Governor Roosevelt left, early
this afternoon, in his private car TO
resume his Western speaking tour. Mr.
Oden went to his home lin NeWburg
Lieut. Gov Woodruff will go to Chath-
am. tomorrow. and the other candidates
returned to their duties at Albany. t.
night. few remain about the hotel and
all have made way for the influx of
Democratic leaders which will begin
in a day or two. in anticipation Of the
Democratic convention Of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
WE MUST REPEAT
when Everybody in Augusta Tells the SAINT
Story.

1t is hard to say new things about
Doan's Kidney Pills. They cure the
lame and aching back, the sufferer
from kidney disorders and the trouble
Oh those whose urinary organism II
wrong in It's action. That they do this
Is 80 easy TO prove that not a vestige u
doubt remains. Public endorsement, OF
local citizens. is easily proven. Read
this case: Mrs. G. b. Head Of 80 Arse
nal street, says: II was a sufferer from
serious kidney trouble for a long time.
ana had about exhausted hope OF ever
being benefited when / CHANGED to
learn about Doans Kidney Pills. Mr..
Head got me a box at the Old Reliable
drug store, G. X. Partridge. opposite
the p0stoftice. Its use helped me and a
second box brought still greater i'm
provement. The treatment by Doan's
Kidney Pills has saved me many times
the amount 7 spent for the remedy.
My trouble is, I think, OF too long
standing to hope for a permanent cure,
but the great relief have obtained
from Doan's Kidney Pills warrants me
in recommending them to others"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, \.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-DOan' sand
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
Chicago Markets.

Chicago. Sept s.
The leading futures closed as follows.
|. M lt.lE,,AT-4s3eeptember. 73i-; October, 1871
coKN--september, 90; October, BY; NJ
OATS September 2r.; October, 2la,;
November. Zli.1J2ls-
POEK-Septemb $l0e0: October
Sll-9y, January SIl.4U.
LARD-September, $5.72l4; October. s.. %:
January $3.50.
SHORT RIBs-september, $3.50; octo-
lrr. SIiu, january. $3.50.
cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOl k-Quivt and unchanged.
WHEAT-No. spring, 6s073; No. red,
GoRN-No. 2, oyf.aagz: NJ. yellow.
6ATs-No. y. Ha2li.: M. white. 2sis
att; No. white, 22i4H2r4.
kIE-No. - So
SARLEI-24. mailing 42d4S
ELAN SEED-Sl.5lMI5 M North
western 81 51l. lil.54
TIMOTHY SEED-$395.
i-ARD-t5.- -. liG N2ls
FORK Mess. $l0&5auoo, short ribs.
\. l.'t l-5l. shoulders, dAsHdas; short clear
SUGAR. Unchanged
CLOVER $s.-5ls.5u.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
READFiELD REPUBLICAN RALLY.
Hon. W. C. PhiIbrook and Thomas Leigh. Esq
Address Large Audience.

Readfield Depot, Me. Sept. 8
CSpeciaD.-A splendidly attended Re
publican rally was held in this vii
lage. this evening. The meeting was
held in the Union chapel and Fred W.
Brown presided. The speakers wera
Hon. w. q. Philbr0ok and Thomas
Leigh. Esq. Republican candidate for
county attorney. Mr. Philbrook and
MIR. Leigh each consumed an hour in
the presentation Of the issues invol n
ed in this campaign.
Mr.. Leigh confined his remarks to 4
discussion of the question of eXpan-
sion as applied 70 the Philippine Is
lands. ana spoke in glowing terms of
the foreign policy of the Republican
administration, to the evident delight
Of the audience. He spoke with pow
er as he compared the administration
of President Cleveland from 1892 to the
administration of President Mckinley,
for the last four years. He urged all
Republicans to do their fun duty On
election day. and closed with an clO-
uuent appeal t. the Democrats pres
ent to forget their past party affilia-
lions ana cast their lot with the party
which stands for prosperity. good
times, an honest dollar and national
honor at home and abroad.
Mr.. PhilbrOok spoke with force on
the question Of trusts and on the sill
yer Question. He was listened to wit n
marked attention and spoke eloquently
and convincingly. Readfield will give
a good account If herself on Monday
NEXT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
Political Point rs.

The Republicans If the Sd New Jersey
district in convention All New Brunswick.
y. j.. Wednesday, renOminatcd Benjamin
+. Howell for Congress.
At Tuesday nights session of the Re
publican state convention at Provo.
Utah the following nominations were
made: For Governor. Heber NJ. Wells was
nominated; for supreme Judge q. W.
Bartch; for secretary Of state j. +. Ham
mond. renominated, for attorney general.
VI. a. Rreeden
Andrew n. Holland Of Jackson county.
was. Tuesday. nominated for Congress I'LL
the convention OF Republicans Of the
English district at Decatur Ala. Mr.
Holland will oppose Judge VIM Richard
SON. who was nominated by the Demo-
Gratis TO fill the unexpired term caused INV
the resignation of Gen. Joe Wheeler. ana
who is a candidate for recollection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
National Party Nominations.

New York. Sept 5.-The National party,
the official name Of the Third party. met
in convention. today. in Carnegie hail.
this city and nominated candidates for
President and vice President Of the
United States. y platform was adopted
ana title and emblem chosen. The can
LidIteS: For President. Donaldson Cuffery
Of Louisilna: fur Vice President Archi-
bald Murray Howe Of Cambridge. Mass.
There were no other candidates for the
positions and the nominations We're re
crived with hearty applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
SIEGE RAISED.
Lille Garrison oil British a: Ladybrand Saved
by Relief Force.

Cape Town Sept. THE siege of
Ladybrand has been raised after sew
eral desperate attempts to capture the
town and its little garrison Of $50 Brit
ish troops. The Beers who attacked
LadybTand are estimated to have num-
bered over 1000 men.
The British We're summoned TO sur
render, Sept. , CSunday) but refused
and from that time on We're subject
ed to continual cannon and rifle fire.
The burghers twice tried to rush the
British position. Probably the approach
of relief force saved the little garri-
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-09-06
They See Their Trouble COMMENCING.

New York. Sept 5.-The sub-commit-
tee Of the Democratic national com
mittee which have charge of the cam
paign here in the East met for the first
time with an members present in the
Hoffman House. today. The session
was executive. Those present We're Ex-
Gov. w J. Stone Of Missouri. VIM. J.
Richardson If Tennessee; Daniel j.
Campau Of Michigan; COZ. j. NJ. Guffey
of Pennsylvania; Norman +. Mack Of
Buffalo