Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-25
For Vice President on Mrs. Lock.
woods Ticket.

DEMOCRAT" DAVIS SAYS HR Is NOT THE MAN.
The Baltimore Sun Of this morning stated that
Mr. r S. Davis, Of Washington, yesterday signi-
fed his acceptance Of the second place with Mrs.
Lockwood on the equal rights party's presidential
ticket
Davis, the lawyer, to congratulate him upon his
nomination, Mr.. Davis, after reading the an
nouncement, laughed and said: "Why. OF course.
this does not refer to me. / have been a democrat
son democratic association. Iattended the meet
& ing Of the association Tuesday night and made a
"You do not intend to desert the democracy
now" said The STAR reporter.
mo nave been democrat for twenty-five
years, years. and ll am stu democrat Why he con-
tlnued proudly, 81 am known as Democrat Davis
This must refer to some other r. S. Davis"
At the Pension Office it appears that there is no
thh ssre @ q. tue pleselt lile n3meo n > Davis,
on1ce In last years directory.
MRS LOCKWOOD sUPPosES IT IS A cANARD.
When STAR reporter called Mrs Lockwoods S
attention to the statement to-day that lady said
that she supposed it was canard.
"Do you know whether it refers to Mr. Davis. OF
the jackson democratic association or not?" asked
the reporter.
You can't prove anything by me,n said Mrs
Lockwood. "but would not have any one from
that old-there, don't say that, l won't say any
thing more about it."
INCIDENTS OF THE TRIP THROUGH NEW YORK STATE
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
MI. Blane'S train arrived at Albany at 1:25 o. m.
yesterday, and great crowd had gathered at the
depot Mr. Blaine made brief speech. and he was
vociferously cheered. AUSchenectady several thou
sand persons were assembled. Mr.. Blaine was in
troduced by Judge Potter as "Our next President,
and he expressed pleasure at being In the s'old
Dutch town of Schenectady" and returned thanks
I0r his cordial reception At Amsterdam, Fort
Plain, Fonda and Herkimer, Mr.. Blaine was re-
celyed by large crowds, and his appearance was
greeted with enthusiastic cheering. At Herkimer
he shook hands with Gen. Spinner. Mr.. Blaine
"considered II very happy omen OF his welcome
that he was permitted to stand beside his old
friend, (Gen. Spinner,) whom he had known so long
and honOred so highly. At Utica every inch OF
space around The railroad track was packed. MIR.
Blaine was introduced by William Hackett, OF the
He expressed his appreciation OF all the kind
ness he had received In the state OF New
York. at Rome, Mr.. Prescott, who intro
duced Gen. Garfield four years ago, presented Mr.
Blaine, who said: 1.-THE whole day, which is now
ended. has witnessed a degree OF enthusiasm In
the valley Of the Hudson and the valley OF the
Mohawk which was entirely unprepared to ex-
pect, and for the addition which you make to IT,
return my very sincere thanks" The usual cheer
Ing was given In response TO the speech. 1t was
crowd was at the depot. Mr.. Blaine spoke briefly.
and the train moved on to Canastota, where there
was a fine tOrch-light demonstration. Nr. Blaine
said he had seen more OF New York, OF its great
ness and grandeur, In one day than ever before
Al syracuse the city was ablaZe with torches Mr..
Blaine was escorted to senator McCarthy's resi-
dence by number OF uniformed clubs, and there
he held an Informal reception. After which he
went to public stand, from which he reviewed
parade In his honor: He was repeatedly cheered as
onf