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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE.

An Informal Meeting in New York-Ar-
 engagements for the Convection.
 NEW YORK, May 16.-There was no for. maiity about the meeting of the committee, of seven of the national Democratic commit tee at the Fifth Avenue hotel yesterday. The meeting opened with the Hon. w. H. Bar mum, of Connecticut, in the chair. The members of the committee present were: Hon. F. O. Prince. of Massachusetts; Hon. Arthur F. German, of Maryland; Hon. w A. Wallace, of Pennsylvania; Hon. NJ. w. Ransom, of North Carolina; Hon. F. H. Kelly, of Minnesota; Hon. A W. Sulloway, ct New Hampshire, and Col John c. Preter. of St Louis
 The committee selected Hon Richard J Bright, of Indiana. as sergeant at arms, and Capt Daniel Able, of St Louis, as chief door keeper for the Democratic national conven- ton, which meets at St Louis The selections were made on the first ballot, and no nomina- tions were made.
 When the adjournment was taken the com ralttee separated to meet again at St Louis at the time of the convention. The great amount of work which must be done before the meeting of the convention made it neces- sary to make the appointments at this early day. The appointments will be subject to the approval of the Democratic national com nlittee, which in turn will submit them to the convention. They will be undoubtedly se- lected as named, however.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Democrats at Dayton.

DAYTON, O., May 16.-The Third district congressional convention closed its session yesterday. Hon. George w. Houk, of Day ton, was nominated for congress, and Will lam Huffman, of Montgomery county, and $. H. Kerr, of Miami county, were chosen as delegates to the St Louis convention. Henry Miller, of Preble county, was chosen as presidential elector. The afternoon was taken up with the meeting of the Ohio League of Democratic Clubs. The clubs assembled in the opera house, and E. NJ. Heisley, of Cleveland, presided Eight delegates to the national convention of clubs, to be held at Baltimore, July 4, 1888. were selected A motion was made that the president and sec retary and the two vice-presidents of the league be selected by unanimous vote as four of the eight delegates to the Baltimore convention. This was seconded and unani. mouSlY adonted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Political Notes.

The Boston Traveller says: "There is the highest authority for stating that the use of the name of Governor Ames in connection with the nomination for congress is entirely without his knowledge or consent. Governor Ames is a candidate for renomination to the governorship and for no other office whatever"
 The Prohibition tate committee at Con- cord, N. H., voted to hold the state conven- tion in Concord on June 19. A letter was received from Joseph Wentworth, candidate for governor in the last election, declining a renomination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Union Labor Party.

CINCINNATI, May 16.-Rev. pr. McGlynn occupied a front seat in the Grand opera house when John McMackin, of New York, called to order the national convention of the United Labor Party. About 15O delegates were in attendance. W. B. Ogden, of Ken lucky, was selected as permanent chairman, and in his speech emphasized the fact that the single tax theory was the central idea around which the party revolved. A committee was appointed to confer with the Union Labor convention, and the rest of the session was occupied with routine business The conveu- tion adjourned until to-day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

egates at large: Alabama, Arkansas, Califor- mia, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kan sos, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
 A resolution to adjourn for two hours had been adopted when Harry Hilliard (Ky) created a commotion by an endeavor to in- troduce resolution to request Dr. McGlynn to be present at the afternoon session. This was met by storm of objections, and tho gathering was in disorder. Hilliard vehe- mently protested against any attempt to en- force gag law, and denounced the alleged despotic actions of the chair, and his denun- citations were only ended by the delegates leaving the hall. -..t.
 It was nearly o'clock before the commit tee on credentials was ready to present its re- port. In the interval the platform was occu- pied by Jesse Harper, of Illinois, and Mrs. Marion Todd and Mrs. Emery, of Michigan. After the report of the committee on creden- tials had been adopted there was long and animated debate upon a proposition to allow the delegates from each state to cast the en- tire vote of such state, no matter whether the actual representation was one or twenty This was strongly resisted by the western delegates, on the ground that it would give the ten New Workers seventy votes and prac- Maine delegates, in control of the convention. Finally the proposition was voted down.
 A communication was received from the United Labor convention, in session at the Grand Opera house, asking that committee of conference be appointed. and the request was compiled with, one delegate from each state represented being selected. Several other committees were appointed and the convention adjourned until to-day.
 Immediately after adjournment the com mittees went into joint conference, and it is reported that an agreement is likely to be reached upon the basis of the land plank in the platform of the Knights of Labor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

ton electoral reform bill was opposed to American principles of universal suffrage.
 The resolution was referred to the commit tee on resolutions, as was also a resolution offered by Roger A. Pryor denouncing trusts and alleging that the Republican party was largely responsible for the monstrous evil.
 Several more tedious roll calls occupied a long time, ana while they were progress the delegates conversed freely. After the conclusion of the roll calls the convention adjourned until7 p. m. 2.
 The various committees were in session until after o'clock, and at the hour for re- converting the hall was almost empty. Big Commissioner Tom Brennan gave the signal to Baynes Sixty-ninth regiment band to play, and the strains of a lively march rang out, with the effect of attracting the atten- tion of delegates outside the hall, who began to pour in and the seats rapidly filled up, but the committees still delayed their re- ports. The temporary chairman did not make his appearance to call the convention to order The committee on resolutions de- cided to present to the convention for its adoption the resolution presented at the afternoon session against the Saxton electoral reform bill and condemnation of the trusts and combination of capitalists against the interest of labor.
 The electors at large selected were: Oswald AA'SAA Bissell, of Buffalo.
 The district electors selected were: First district, George Bechtel; Second, w. Brasher; Third, Marvin Gross; Fourth, Alex. B. Orr; Fifth, John Keppel; Sixth, J. N. Bowers; Seventh, John Cochrane; Eighth, Moses Mehrbach; Ninth, John P. Schuchman; Tenth, William Steinway; Eleventh, Jordan l.. Mott; Twelfth, Eugene Kelly; Thirteenth, E. P. Steers; Fourteenth, Frederick Schou- nard; Fifteenth, G. Wilkins; Sixteenth, Charles l.. Austen; Seventeenth, William Youmans; Eighteenth, David C. Briggsi Nineteenth, A. B. Banks; Twentieth, s. J. Schermerhorn; Twenty-frst, Artemas D.. Waldo; Twenty second, Duncan G. Wood; Twenty-third, G. H. P. Gould; Twenty fourth, William Birdsall; Twenty-ifth, Thomas Ryan; Twenty sixth, J. G. Sears; Twenty-seventh, Andrew Mead; Twenty eighth, Charles H. Everett; Twenty ninth, Edward S. Underhill; Thirtieth, Henry Bar tholomay: Thirty-frst, Eugene English Thirty-second, Daniel O'Day; Thirty-third Jesse Peterson; Thirty-fourth, c. F. Lee.
 The crowd began to show impatience about o'clock. The band did it's best to help pasl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
CONDENSED NEWS.

The mystery surrounding the abduction of aged MT. Murray from his home and young wife in New York is as deep as ever, but Mrs. Murray will not proceed legally, fearing that in case Agnes Murray were compelled to pro duce the old gentleman in court it would in iure his health.
 last night in Boston. Serious trouble was barely avoided.
 At the Methodist conference the election of bishops was postponed from Thursday to Tuesday next.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

c. S. Stout and George P. Nye, of Auburn; D. A. Dishler and Joseph Ackroyd, of Utica; John H. Mackin, of Oswego; M c. Bundy, of Otsego; J. C. MJers of Schenectady; Hon. Jasper N. Hammond, of Seneca Falls; Charles J. Rumsey, of Ithaca; Stephen Male, of Wayne
 Chairman Edward Murphy, Jr., of the state executive committee, called the conven- tion to order and nominated Hon. Frederick R. Coudert, of New York, as temporary chairman, and Messrs. DeFreest, Gilroy and Delaney as secretaries. The nominations were approved.
 On assuming the chair Mir. Coudert made a long speech, which was frequently inter- rupted by applause He touched upon the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

Depew, Senator Hiscock, ex-Senator Miller end ex-Senator Platt The only opposition to 1t apparent comes from New York dele gates, who favor the substitution of L. F. Morton for Hiscock or P1ast.
 No formal platform will be adop4ed, but in It's stead series of resolutions dealing with the issues between the two parties All in- dications point to the election of a new state committee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Ohio Democrats.

DAYTON, O., May 1e.--The Democratic state convention will meet here to-day to nominate candidate for secretary of state, s4preme judge and member of the board of public works, and to choose four delegates at large to the national convention. Boston G. Young. of Marion, will undoubtedly be nomi- mated for secretary of state by exclamation. Lyman R. Critchfield, of Holmes, and George B. Okey, of Columbus, are candidates for supreme judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

s VI Greenback organ, was made perma- nent chairman. He said they had met for the purpose of driving the first nail into the collins of the two great par ties. General discontent was ex- isting throughout the United States.
 The roll devel- oped the fact that these states were reDrasanfad hv de1-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
MORNING FIRE IN BOSTON.
Printing Office, Bindery and Orsa
 Factory Burned.

BOSTON, May 16.-Early this morning fire was discovered in the five story build ing, 5 Fayette court. The flames spread rapidly and guests in adjacent hotels be- gan making preparations for sudden de- parture. After fierce fight the flames were confined to the building. Cashman, Keating Sr company printers, who occupied most of the building lost everything, and place damages at over $3O,O0O. James S.. Parker, owner of the building places dam ages at $6, ,000; Upham & Company, book binders $3,000; Estey Organ campany, loss by water $1 800.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16


 Cooper and Grace, of New York; MT. Bacon, the Ia W partner of Cover nor Hill; Senator J aco b c n t or, J Id g @ T n, State Senator Plum kett, R oger A. Pryor, Frederic R. Coudert, Sheriff Hugh J. Grant, Michael Newhal, Solomon s c h e u, Jr., and J o h n Guenther, of Erie:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

Judge Clancy, chairman of the committee sn credentials, reported favorably on all the sitting delegations The committee on per manent organization recommended that the temporary organization be made permanent aud also reported the names of number of vice-presidents The reports were adopted.
 Chairman Coudert was heartily applauded as he acknowledged the compliment of his selection as permanent chairman, and prom ised to indulge ill no further speeches, as a token of his appreciation of the honor uaughter).
 Chairman D. Cady Herrick, of the com mittee on resolutions, reported series of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
FLEEING FOR LIFE.

Homes Swept Away by the Swollen Mis-
 sissippi.
 QUINCY, Ill.,, May 16-The Mississippi is now ten miles wide here, and the water is still slowly rising. Ten to fifteen thou sand acres of wheat are submerged. h. dian Grove District, from which all resi- dents fled yesterday, is vacant expanse of water this morning Residents in the region of the 1evees have abandoned their homes, leaving their property to the mercy of the foods One woman was drowned at Indian Grove district while.trying to save her property.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

c o c k a n; Thir- te @ n t h, Richard c r o k err; Four teenth, Andrew c.
 Fields; Fifteenth. George w. Weiant; Sixteenth, James l.. Williams; Sev- enteenth, Charles M. Preston; Eight ee n tn, Ed W ard Murphy, Jr. Nine teenth, D. Cady Herrick; Twenti- eth, Cyrus Stewart; |" 4 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

the state at the ap- preaching national convention of the ar ty, dir @ c t thoughtful a tten- tion to the fact that all pledges and as surances made at the Der ocratlc c, convention of 1884; have been fullykept. and realized. The, allegiance and ad-' herence of the state Democracy to the
 s~lAc on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

T
 superior availabil- ity of President Cleveland as the continued leader of the Democracy. A reference to Hancock and Mo Clellan brought out the most wig applause of the day. ..
 After the roll c all George H. Forster, of New York, offered a resolution declar- inp that the Sax-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
He Was Not Abducted.

NEW YORK, May 16.-John B. Murray, the blind old ex-banker who it was alleged was abducted from his home and young wife by his sister, Lady Agnes" was found at hotel here to-day. His sister denied the story, and Murray says he went of his own free will. The newspaper stories are pronounced ridiculous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Pacific Slope Democrats.

Los ANGELES, Cal, May 16-The Demo cratic state convention met here yesterday
 The temporary chairman predicted Demo cratic victory at the next election, and nam.G Cleveland as the candidate, amid much cheer ing. The usual committees were appointed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

away the time. The s e lee tion "Auld Lang Syne" seemed the most accept able, and received an encore. "Yan- kee Doodle" was also applauded.
 At 8 o'clock the body of the hall was filled with del- egates. They had been coming in by twos and threes up to the hour an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

resolutions strongly indorsing the na- tional adninistra- tion, and instruct ing the delegates of the convention to support MT. Cleye- land for .renomina- tion. They were greeted with great enthusiasm, a n d were adopted with a shout, only a few voices being heard when the noes were
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16

NASHVILLE, May 16.-The state Demo cratic convention has nominated Governo, Robert L. Taylor for reelection on the for tieth ballot, all opposing candidates having been withdrawn He received 1,S01 votes. over 800 delegates declining to vote on this ballot The convention was in session seven days, and a most bitter fight was made against Taylor, but he all along retained . majority of the delegates.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
HARMONIOUS DEMOCRATS.
Elect Their Men by Reclamation and l
 struct Them for Clevelf nd.

struct Them for Clevelsn
 DAYTON, Ohio, May 16.-The Demo- cratic state convention here to-day nomi- hated 5. G. Young for secretary of state, l.. R. Critehfield for supreme court judge, and James R. Emmet for member of the board of public works, all by exclamation. The platform endorses President Cleve- lands course, and instructs the state repre- sentatives in congress to support the Mills 1~s1l
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
UNION LABOR CONVENTION.

The National Convention to Confer With
 McGlynn's Party.
 CINCINNATI, May 1.-Two hundred dele gates were present at the opening of the na- tional convention of the Union Labor party in this city yesterday. T. M. Grinnell, of Indianapolis called the convention to order
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Maine Prohibitionists.

PORTLAND, Me-, May 16.-The Prohii bition party to-day nominated Col. Wm I. Eustis to Congress, and Rev o. D. Crane and w. M. Perry delegates to the national convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Maine ProhibItionists,

PORTLAND, Me, May 16.-The Prohibition state convention opened yesterday, and after the appointment of committees adjourned until today,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
EVERYTHING FOR BLAINE.

Missouri Republicans Elect None But
 Blaine Delegates.
 SEDAL1A, Mo-, May 16.-At late hour last night the Republican convention cleo ted as delegates, Chauncey l. Filley and D. P. Dyer of St. Louis; William Warnock of Kansas City; Joseph Pelham (colored), ot Hannibal Everything was for Blaine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Colorado Republicans.

DENVER, Colo, May 16-The Republican state convention met at Pueblo and elected delegates to the Chicago convention
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-16
Presidential Politics.
Work of the New York State
 Democratic Convention.
COMMITTED TO CLEVELAND.

Flower, Chapin. Cooper and lsaines for
 Delegates at Large-Empire State Re-
 publicans Said to Be for Either Blaine
 or Chauncey M. Depew-Labor Party
 Conventions-Other Political News.
 NEW YORK, May 16.-The state Demo cratic convention was held in this city yes terday and last night.
 Among the prominent early arrivals were Congressman Amos Cummings, Lieutenant Governor Jones, ex-Congressman Muller, District Attorney Reilly, of Albany county i; ex-( (tanpreSSman John II Adams ax- Mayors
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-08-02
FP0M WASHINGTON.

OK the Goth David T. Day, chief Of the
Division Of Mining Statistics submitted a
summary 81 the mineral products Of the
United States in Iss1 The total value is
SOS ,05S345. II shows a wonderful gain
over lSSj and IS 500 OO0. 900 greater than
the output Of 1875 The United States
leads the world in the production of min
erals.
THF President left Washington on the
18th for a four days fishing tour of Sandy
Hook
THrrE were Oh business failures in the
United States during the seven days ended
on the 9th, against III the previous seven
DAYS
TnE chic of the Bureau Of Statistics re
ported on the 2sth that the total number Of
immigrants which arrived at the ports of
the United States from the principal for
eiCn countries during the twelve months
ended June 30 was 539.slS, against 4S3, IL
during the same period in 1857.
Ok the 18th Congressman Randall was
removed from Washington TO his country
home at Wayne Station, Pa
The exchanges at twenty-six leading
clearing houses in the United States dur
ing the week ended on the 2Sth aggregae
ed sSls, 625 6S7. against SAB az. 36I the pre-
vious week As compared with the CORE
SbouuluE WEEK OF loct tue increase amount
cd TO 4. q per cent.
THE first report of the Congressional
committee which has been investigating
trusts was made on the Both ult. II finds
that the form Of combination adopted by
most Of the trusts has been devised for the
purpose of relieving the trust from the
charge of the conspiracy laws of the vari-
Gus States or Of being a combination to reg
ulate or control the production of any
commodity
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-08-02
WEST AND snurE .

II Virginia hail fell TO the depth Of eve
inthes on the 18th. in some places COM
pletcly destroying growing crops aud gar
dens
DENocKATs made the following Congress
sional nominations on the 18th: Illinois,
Eighteenth district. " $. Forman, South
Carolins. sixth district, g. W Dargan
frenominatedJ West Virginia. Second
district " a Wilson (renominatedl /.
Fourth. J. NJ jackson. The Republicans
made the following nominations: Missouri
Third district James Love; Indiana,
Fourth district. NJ ID. Tsckett. Ohio,
sixth district, NJ NJ Boothmaa (renom-
mated.
NINETEEN tramps who had been terror
izing farmers and rObbing freigat cars in
Northeastern Ohio were captured by a
company OF militia on the 18th in the woods
near Ashtabula-
A BOARDING. HOUSE owned by William
Presser. at haywood, o. was destroyed by
fire on the 18th. and Presser. aged forty
i've years, his son Willie, aged seven years,
and John Morgan, aged fourteen years,
were burned 20 death
A CHICAGO grand jury on the 10Th indict-
cd the Anarchist dynamite conspirators,
Hronek. Chopek. ChiebOun and Sevic.
A NATIONAL conference OF Democratic
NNhNLE4 AAENa y - AAE4u Att4AaAAoti NAAe- anu
on the 18th, sixty-fOur delegates being
present resolution was sdOpt-S In
dorsing the position taken by the ST Louis
convention upon the tariff question and
pledging their Oest efforts TO secure the
success Of the Democratic party Of the
Nation.
THE Republicans nominated G. 5. Thomas
for Congress on the 18th in the Fifth dis
trict Of Georgia
OK the 26th Il Clay Evans was nomi-
mated for Congress by the Republicans OF
the Third district Of Tennessee.
DEMOCRATS Of the Seventh district Of
Virginia on the acth renominated Colonel
O'Ferrau for Congress.
NEAR Omaha six tramps riding in car
loaded with corn on the Union Pacific rail-
road were smothered TO death when the
train was wrecked on the 18th.
THE Republicans Of Kansas met in State
convention at Topeka on the s6th and
nominated fuil State ticket. with l. v.
Humphrey. Of Independence. for Governor.
The platform inGorses the Republican
nominees for President and Vice Presi-
cent; favors home rule for Ireland; de-
mands the enforcement Of the State liquor
law. and favors protection 70 home indus
tries
OK she 18th three boys named OBrien.
sutton and HAYNES were drowned in the
Missouri river a. Omaha ushitr hgtaitr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-08-02
THE RECEPTION TO MR.. BLAINE.
Every Indication That II Will BE Nom
ster Demonstration.

NEW YoRK, July 31.-There is every
reason TO believe that the reception which
Is TO be given to Mr.. Blaine upon his arrival
at this port will be the greatest event of its
kind that has ever taken place in this coun-
try. 1t has been organized on q grand scale,
and already the interest in il is in
tense. The New York committee has Sc
cured the steamer Sam Sloan, which will
leave Pier IS North River the day
of Mr. Blaine's arrival, proceed to the low
err bay with members of the club and its
invited guests, and take Mr.. Blaine
on board. Mr. Blaine, the evening
of the day after his arrival, will re-
view the procession of clubs, organiza-
tions, and citizens from stand to be
erected near the Fifth Avenue Hotel. In
terest in the great reception is becoming
widespread, and not less than 100000 men
are expected 10 be in the line that is to
pass the Fifth Avenue Hotel From
the letters pouring in upon the Re-
publican Clubs committee il seems
certain that from 5000 to 10000 men,
bers Of Republican clubs in New York
State, Massachusetts Connecticut, Rhode
Island, New Jersey and Pennsylvania will
take part The Young Mems Blaine
Club, Of Chicago. will also be repre-
sente1- The most picturesque feature
of the whole affair will be the
boat parade that will accompany
the Sam Sloan down the bay TO
welcome Mr.. Blaine Every available
steamboat in this vicinity has been char
tered for the occasion, and will start down
the bay when tho City Of New York is
sighted- The biggest demonstration Will,
OF course, be the land parade. Whether
Mr. Blaine will speak on the occasion Of
the review is not yet known.