Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-06-18

nouncing. The substance OF such reso-
Iutiou should be embodied in the law,
and bang officers should be punished for
an infraction OF that law.
Assembling or the Democratic
Clans mt Saratoga.
SARATOGA, N. Y, June IL. = The
quietness If the afternoon was broken at
half past five by the marching Of u large
body OF men into the United States
Hotel, where Flower has his headquar-
ters. They began singing songs in favor
of Flower. The incident cansed consid
erable merriment and enthusiasm. At
six an immense representation OF the
county Democracy. headed by Supervisor
Costigan and ex-senator Fitzgerald, ar
rived and with valises In hand aud
headed by the 69th Regiment band,
marched from the station down Broad.
way and back to the United States
Hotel, where the procession broke up,
amid cheers. The resident population
OF Saratoga now began to turn out aud
the scene became hourly more animated.
AT seven the Tanmany delegates and
henchmen formed and, prec eded by a
band, marched up and down Broadway.
They meet tomorrow at 0 A. M.
The Maine Democrats.
BANGOR, Me-, June l7.-The Demo.
cratic State Convention met to-day. In
the opening adrdess the names Of Tilden
and Cleveland were enthusiastically re.
ceived. Rawson was elected delegate at
La The Iat
the platform OF the National Committee
OF 1880; declares opposition to war taxes
and favors the retention of the present
duty on whisky and tobacco, aud for
such laws as shall reduce the revenues
to such an amount rs is absolutely re-
quired for the expenses OF the govern
ment; urges reform in civil service; de.
mands such legislation as will promote
the agricultural interests of the States
and encourage all societies that tend to
the diffusion Of knowledge, and recon-
mends the establishment Of an expert
mental station in connection with the
Agricultural College. Adjourned.
The foil wing resolution was unani-
mously adopted and telegraphed to
Chairman Manning, OF the New York
State Committee:
Resoised, That in the opinion of this
convention the nomination Of Governor
Cleveland, of New York, as candidate
for the Presidency is demanded as the
best to unite all friends OF good govern
ment, sound morals, the wise and hon
orabe administration of the affairs OF
the nation.
Tho IA IN .a n N n a. n, N 40 ra In a,az. vau-
tiOn.
DENVER, June 1.-THE Democratic
State Convention met at Pueblo this af-
ternoon. Hon. Adair Wilson, Of Del
Norte, was chosen permanent chairman.
The afternoon and evening were occupied
in perfecting the organization. At this
hour, 80 P. NJ, the convention is still
in session, with no immediate prospect
of adjournment.
Louisiana Will support the Nom
lnee.
New ORLEANS, La, June l7th.-A
special to the Picayune from Baton
Rogue says The Democratic State Con-
vention assembled to-day, Henry W.
Ogden, presiding. He pledged the
SUITE for any nominee or any platform
that may be uttered by the Chicago
Convention. After appointing commit
tees, a recess was taken.
IIIester Glymer's Death.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June lit is
now made known that Hester Clymer
took a dose OF morphine the evening be-
fore his death. 1t is said that financial
reverses while in the iron business led
him to take that step. He drew up his
will two weeks ago, giving everything to
his wife. Physitian walked him up
and down his rooms all night, having
relays of men. A stomach-pump was
used from midnight until 9 in the morn
ing. His wife, meanwhile, was going
into Mysteries every few minutes.
Clymer died in terrible agony. Strong
efforts were made to keep the matter
quiet. but the Coroner was notified this
afternoon and the body may yet be
raised and an inquest held. His wife is
lying very low from the shock and it is a
question whether she will recover.
A Philosophical Horse-Thief.
EAsToN. Pa, June l7.-Peter C.
Smull, a horse.thief, who became notori-
Gus last fall by fasting in Jail several
weeks, and who subsequently, escaped,
has written letter from New York 10
local paper. He says he docs not con-
slider "his case" bad one at all in view
Of the operations of the Marine Bank,
Ward and Fish. aud others. He inti-
mates desire to steal Gen. Grants Ara
bian horses. The reward is still stand
ing for his arrest.
The English Investigation Conn
meneed.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 1.-THE
Special Committee appointed to investi-
gate the charges against the Hon. VIM.
II. English, OF lobbying on the Hou e
floor in the interest of his son, in the
contested election case of English versus
Pee,lc, began the examination of wit
nesses to-day. Representative Weller,
OF Iowa, was examined, but to the ma
jority of the questions answered, Il
don't remember. w. II. English will
he examined to. morrow.