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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08


 platform Mr: Watterson addressed the con vention; "Fellow Democrats, D he said, !'we bring you platform on which Democrats away from home. Laughter and applause. ] It embraces declaration of principles to which Democrats may subscribe without looking around the corner. (Applau and laughter.) It embodies statement of facts incontrovertible Its face is set in the right direction, and its eyes look OCT the risen, not the setting sun. (Applause.) Henceforward the Democratic party, wkich has been the voice of the people, will become its hands. (Applause.) But it will be the hands of con. struction, not the hands of destruction, and it will remove the occupants from the house before it has taken off the roof" Applause, ] In closing Mir. Watterson said:
 1.-Two good Democrats can never know each other we'll until they have had some fun with each other. This will furnish reasons why I should present to you Senator Cor man." Daughter and great applause)
 MT. German received fattering recep- tign. An impatient crowd, however, had been admitted from the street and allowed to make rush for couple of hundred:empty seats in the center of the hall, This came near causing panic, and the confusion which resulted was not quieted for several minutes.
 When quiet was restored Mr. German said that he would be out of place in Democratic convention If he were not supporting the principles of Democracy enunciated by lief, ferson and upheld and practiced by Grover Cleveland The Democrats had made pledges of reform and tax reduction four years ago and ws have kept those pledges. We have
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
M In.Conuress.

WAsHINGToN, June s-Mr. Morgan asked leave in the senate to offer preamble and set of resolutions on the fisheries treaty, and insisted that he had right to refer them to a committee. The chair said he could not entertain the motion unless unanimous con- sent was given to the offering of the resolu- tion. Mir. Morgan said he proposed to make the speech he had made in secret session. Mir. Sherman objected, and the chair upheld the objection, but had no means of enforcing thd rule. Mr. Morgan paid no attention to the ruling, but proceeded with his speech. Prac. tically nothing was done in the house yester- day, the only interesting feature being the intense enthusiasm among Democratic mem. bers when Thurman's nomination was an. nonnced
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
General Markets.

NEW YORK, June T.-FLOUR-Cosed dull and without decided change; winter wheat extra S290@5.25; Minnesota do, s2. .9O1525; St. Louis extra, $2.90I5.25. Southern flour closed dull and weak; common to choice extra, $34o0510.
 WHEAT-Options were stronger on O free buying in the early dealings, but later in the day on raid by the bears, prices broke to about last nights figures, at which they closed. Spot lots closed dull and featureIess. Spot sales of No red state at 05c.; No. do., 93S$c.; No. red winter, 97c.; ungraded red, 9I@93c; No s red winter, June, 91SG9sssc.: do., July, 9.3sa 92 7-16c; do., Aug, 99 11-lsQ914c.
 CORN-Options were firm in the early dealings but during the afternoon weakened and closed at about yesterdays prices. Spot lots closed weak and Lc. lower. Spot sales of No. , mixed at 6Ic.; ungraded do., 5so33c.; No 2mixed, June 6115c; do July, 611S9ol34c.; do., Aug, 6ac. bid.
 OATS-Options were dull, but steady. Prices closed without material change. Spot lots closed 4@lac. lower on free offerings. Spot sales of No. ? white state at 43l6c; No. do., nominal: No. 9 mixed. July, 3s140ssssc.; do., Dec, 334c.
 RYEDull; state, 75c.
 BARLEY-Nominal.
 PORK-Closed firm; one-year-old mess, S14G. 1450.
 LARD-Closed dull and heavy; cash, SsS5; June, SS.S3.
 SUGAR-Raw moderately active and steady; fair refining, 4S4o. Refined fairly active; cut loaf and crushed, Sc; cubes and powdered, 7c granulated, G34c.; mold A, 7c.; confectionery A, 6ssc.; coffee A standard, 6Iac.; coffee of A, 6961sc.; white extra c. 55sc.; extra c, 55S@6%c. yellow, 5 5-1605ssc.
 BUTTER-Fairly active and steady; western creamery, 1211sIkc.; state, 150aOc. CHEESE-Dullklni firm; state fectcry, 10SHc.; Ohio fiat s0Sc
 EGGS-Fairly active and strong; state, fGGA teEc.; western. 15s40ioAc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
THE WORLD OF SPORT.
Events on the Race Track and News from
 the Diamond.

Events on the Race Track and News from
 the Diamond.
 NEW YORK, June S-At Jerome park, First race, handicap sweepstakes, mile and three-sixteenths; Prince Royal won in 2:O5L. Second race, purse, one milo: Joseph won in 1:4s1z. Third raoe, handicap sweepstakes, mile and five-sixteenths; Lelogas won in 2:2oH. Fourth race, Spuyten Duyvil stakes, seven furlongs; Emperor of Norfolk won in 1:30. Fifth race, handicap sweepstakes, mile and a furlong; Belvidere won in I:5SlZ. Sixth race, purse, three-quarters of a milei Little Minnie won in 1:19I%. Seventh race handicap sweepstakes, short course; Johr Henry won; no time.
 LAToNIA RACES
 CINCINNATI, June S.-Eleventh day of tho Latonia Jockey club meeting First race. selling, seven and a half furlongs; Kirmesse won in 1:3T. Second race, for maiden 2-year-ofds four and a half furlongs; Teresa won in 57 Third race, selling, three-ouar. ters of a mile; Marshall Luke won in 1,IY. Fourth race, handicap sweepstakes, mile and a sixteenth; Tenbroeck, Jr., won in 1.4sx. Fifth race, Himyar stakes for 3 -year-olds, mile and a furlong; Gallifet won in .57L Sixth race, conditions same as second, divided, Gladiator won in 57I4 Seventh race, condi. tions same as third, divided, three-quarters of a mile; Marchmas won in 1:l6
 ST. LOUIS RACES.
 eST. LOUIS, June First race, for Swear olds, five furlongs; Chilhowie won in 1:O31I. Second race, purse, three-qparters of a mile; Autocrat won in 1:16. Third race, St Louis brewers cup sweepstakes, mile and a half: Egmont won in 2:4oA. Fourth race, handi. cad, mile and a furlong; Lewis Clark wor in 1:5S11S. Fifth race, one mile; Wheeler won no time.
 THURSDAYS BASEBALL. GAMES
 At New York-New York, 5; Washing. ton, 2. At Brooklyn Brooklyn, II; St. Louis, 2. At Philadelphia Athletic, 5. Cincinnati, 8. At Baltimore Baltimore, s: Kansas City, 2. At Cleveiand-C Cleveland IS; Louisville, 4 At Jersey City-Jersey City, 20; Indianapolis, 8. At Salem Salem 6, Boston, 13. At Lowell-Lowell, 16; Pitts burg, 10. At Danbury-Danbury, 8; Chica- go, 4. At AIbany-Albany, 12; Hamilton, 7 At Syracuse 5; Toronto, 1 At Rochester-Rochester, 4; Buffalo ?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08

Just commencing VIII Dc fpractic8liy ended. TOT the great electoral and popular majorities which Cleveland and Vhurman will surely receive at the polls will be areyelation even to ourselves, As representatives os the Democracy of the nasiop we have duty to perform. We must nominate the man the people have already nominated. We have but to indorse the popular verdict; no less will he be accepted at your hands let no consideration of personal friendship or glamour of loyalty infiu ence your action. Personal friendship cannot be repaid by nomination where great party's in terest and future are at stake. No trifiing with great concerns of state should be tolerated; no expression of local pride can be admitted to in. fuence action: when the sovereign people speak they must be obeyed. Broad ground must be taken. The man of the nation, not the man of the state, must be nominated.
 Nominate Allen c. Thurman. Nominate him by exclamation. Let 1t not be said that ont single Democrat in all this great Union failed ir this testimonial to the greatest American of his day, the noblest breathing mar upon American soil ft consort in the temple of fame of those patriots of the past tho founders of our constitution, whose sacred dust lies calmly sleeping beneath the sods of Mount Vernon, Monticello and the Hermitage, awaiting the dedication of our national pantheon.
 After the applause following MT. Tarpeys speech had died away, Delegate T. M. Pat terson, of Colorado Black's old schoolmate and comrade), addressed the convention, stat ing that he had been selected to present the name of Pension Commissioner Black for tho vice presidency, but MT. Blacks withdrawa. left nothing to do but leave the question oi the vice presidency in the hands of the con' vention, with MT. Blacks declaration in it. possession.
 James T. Piggott, who described his statt as "the only Democratic oasis in that radica, Sahara of New England,s v seconded Thurman for Connecticut.
 When Indiana was reached in the roll cal of states, Senator Voorhees, mounted the platform and said:
 "We come from the political battlefield oi the United States-the state of Indiana
 Who would inquire how went the battle il any state except in Indiana and @ couple oi northern statess Who would ask how went Illinois or Ohio? That was predetermined Indiana asked a nominee on the ticket, anG rendered to the Democratic party fifteer electoral votes. Grover Cleveld would bt reelected this fall on the vote of Indiana ol he would not be reelected at all The safety of the hour was for New York and Indiana to clasp hands. The line. | of battle were the same this year as in 1884 and the states where victory was to be ob tained were the same. GA voice from the ga, lery: "How about OregonFD Oregons Tax. warning by Oregon and rely on Indiana ano you will not be deceived. We present to yor name for this ticket of 0 man physically and mentally strong and endowed with men tai and physical life. The key to the situa tion is Indiana. I challenge every candid man to say what name can bring as many
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
Gen. Sheridan DeiliOas
Another Attack of4Ieart Fail.
 ure Presages Death.
DANGER OF BRAIN AFFECTION

He Recognizes No One, Not Even Hi
 Wife, and pr. Pepper Has Been Has.
 tiiy Brought by Special Traip-High
 Fever and Rapid Pulse.
 WASHINGToN, June S-The recurrence oa Gen. Sheridan's heart trouble came again the third day since his last attack He ap- pears to have periodical spells of rest fol lowed by the failure of the heart to do its duty. This spell yesterday was worse, il possible, than the one which came so neaJ ending his life on Monday afternoon last
 The hacking cough set in at o'clock and continued until half-past 2. It was the pre-. cursor of the attack. The 9 o'clock bulletin said the general had passed a somewhat rest less night. He complained of nausea, his tongue was coated, and his mind, which had been very clear during the preceding days was again clouded. He was nervous and bewildered in his conversation
 A bulletin then issued saving:
 1.-The failure of the heart has been followed by a severe congestion of ;he lungs. Gen. Sheridan is delirious; his temperature is g little over 100, his pulse is HIS, his respiratior 40. He takes nourishment and has grown z little quietern
 The continued spell of delirium is what now most alarms the physicians. They fear that unless the congestion of the lungs can be speedily relieved, and the delirium continues, an affection of the brain may be the result and then all hope is lost The general doe not recognize any one, not even Mrs Sheri. dan. He has been talking all sorts of things irrelevant to the surroundings
 Last evening he called for his messenger. the faithful Dick, and directed him to ascer. tain at once when the southern train was due, as be desired to go to the depot to meei his brother John. Another time he nluttere6 iucoherently something about the construc. tion of new military posts and the consolida' ton of troops
 One of the remedies appl!ed' fo: the relief of the oedema of the lungs was the applica- tion of what is termed dry cups which it is expected will afford relief by bringing the blood and troublesome fluids to thc surface. Dr. Pepper was again summoned He took the special train provided for him, arriving here at 2:S0 8. m- Dr. Lincoln was alsd called in for consultation at that hour. This was the first time that these two eminent physicians have been present at the same time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
PLEASURE YACHT SUNK.
RUN DOWN AND CUT IN TWO BY 4
 STEAMER.

Robert Garrett, Owner of the Yacht,
 Lost Overboard-The Rest of the Pas
 sengers Saved With Difficulty.
 BALTIMORE, June S.-The steamer Joppa, belonging to the Maryland steam boat company, while on h her regular down rett's pleasure yacht "Glcam" and sank her off Seven Foot Knoll. On the yacht was pleasure party including Mrs: Gar rett and number of ladies and gentlemen, returning to this city from Annapolis. MT Garrett was seen to fall overheard and was drowned before help could reach him. The "Gleam" was struck amidships and almost cut in two As soon as the collision occurred the crews of both vessels set to work to rescue the yachts passengers, and the latter were transferred to the steamer, and afterwards put aboad tho steamer "Sue," which brought them to this city. Mir Garrett was manager of the firm of Robert Garrett & Sons, formed by Robert Garrett, grandfather of the drowned man. He leaves a widow and two sons MT Garrett was member of the Maryland club and one of the B. & o. directors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
CUT HIS THROAT.
Domestic Infelicity Leads to Attempte
 Suicide.

Suicide.
 BRIDGEPORT, June S.-John Benson, aged 90, attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat with sharp knife at his home on Beach street last night. John was pre- sumably tired of life when he undertook the rash act, and domestic unhappiness is said to have been the cause of the trouble. As soon as his design became apparent the inmates of the house rushed into the street in search of an officer. They were soon re- warded by finding Officer Hoyt. The latter promptly entered the house and found Benson covered with blood and holding ( knife ill his hand. The officer took the knife away and sent for physician. In the meantime a great crowd gathered around the premises and excitement ran high. Bensons wound was found to be a dangerous though not necessarily fatal one. Several stitches were taken and Benson was then conveyed to the second precinct station. He has wife and several children, some of the latter being married.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08

now to ace fact that the reduction of tax ntion is imperative, and we must wine out the s1OO, ,OOO, 900 of surplus. They charge us with free trade, but we stand here as honest men fighting to reduce this immense surplus, We have presented the platform in strict ac- coraance with all ,mocratic doctrine. As Mir. Watterson has well said, it is one on which all can stand. If during the campaign we perfectly recognize these principles, we can well be successful. With such a candi- date anG such declaration we will go forth to battle with the consciousness that we are better organized anG more certain of victory than ever before
 When Mir. German finished speaking Mir. Walters on demanded the previous question, and it vas ordered unanimously, and the platform was uan iInously adopted, amid great ch sering.
 Mir. Scott, of Pennsylvania, was greeted with applause when he presented from the committee on resolutions resolution indors- ing and recommending the early passage of the Mills bill.
 The previous question was ordered on MT. Scotts resolution, and it was passed amid great cheering and waving of hats
 The chairman announced that Edward Cooper, of New York, dissented from a part of the platform.
 The roll call then began for nominations for vice president.
 Col. M. F. Tarpey, of California, went te the front of the stage amid applause Thou
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
CONDENSED NEWS.

The president has approved the invalid pension bill
 The national assembly of the Amalgamatedr Association of Iron and Steel workers has adopted a fraternal resolution, to be sent to the Amalgamated association convention, ill which the Knights declare themselves willing to take the first steps toward harmonious relations.
 The German emperor passed an indifferent night. His sleep was disturbed by coughing.
 Dom Pedro, Brazil's invalid emperor, con- tinues to improve.
 The law providing for quiquennial sessions of the Prussian diet has been officially pub lished-
 A Brazilian named Raoul Herques, while dining at Monaco, shot his brother and sis ter-in-law and then committed suicide
 Fire in Lansingburg, Mich, destroyed all the buildings on Main street, doing s100, 900 damage.
 Fire in St Louis destroyed two four story buildings Loss, S60,o0o Fireman Flanigan was fatally injured The fire was caused by sparks from the convention fireworks.
 A destructive thunder and wind storm swept through some parts of New England, doing great damage to property. Several buildings were leveled in and around St. Johnsbury, Vt
 The New England yearly meeting of Friends was opened in Newport, R. L
 A nearly completed Episcopal church in Providence. R l., has been destroyed by fire.
 The Daily Telegram, Salem (dass) eyea ming paper, has suspended publication
 The 250th anniversary of Exeter, N. H., was celebrated by appropriate ceremonies
 Thomas Rowlander, aBoston liquor dealer. shot and killed his wife. Jealousy was the cause
 Henry George comes out strong in The Standard this week for Cleveland and tariff revision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
NIiddlebury's Town Accounts.

At the request of the selectmen of Mid dlebury E. L. Bronson has made thor ough examination of the accounts of Levings Abbott, and finds that "vagious errors of entry and omission have created discrepancy to considerable amount, yet, after correcting the errors found and agreed upon by all the said parties as properly corrected, and adjusting the books in accordance with fact and equity, the actual discrepancy shown is reduced to $3O2S in total of transactions during the seven years examined of over S32, 000. J The report has been accepted and MT Ab- bolt is exonerated from any wrong or in tended wrong.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
FOREST FIRES.

Mills, Farm Houses, Barns and Standing
 Crops Destroyed.
 ST JOHN, N. B, June S.-Forest fires are raging in the eastern section of the province doing an enormous amount of damage. Immense tracts of forest lands are burning. Mills, farm houses, barns and standing crops have been destroyed. The town of Moneton is threatened The bay of Fundy is full of smoke from the fires.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
TRADEEBuLLETJN,
New York Money aud Produce Market
 Quotations.

NEW YORK, June 7.-Money closed at pei cent, the lowest rate. The highest rate was 116. Exchange closed steady; posted rates SAs7@4.S916; actual rates, S4S61694.S0 .S031 fol 60 days and S4s)@4 S914 for demand. Govern ments closed steady: currency 6s, 1I9 bid; 4s coup, 12716 bid; 41ss. do.. 10T bid. ss.e
 Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows: Union firsts, 114@117; Union land grants, 10a11O5 Union sinking funds, 1sO01a2; Centrals, 1140117
 There were only 65. 900 shares of stocks sold or the exchange during the morning, and of this fifty per cent. was made up of sales of Reading Union Pacific, St. Paul and Western Union Prices opened S to k per cent higher, and in the first hour values further advanced A to Ii Del cent. About one-haf of this advance was los, by noon because of the extreme dullness during the hour from Il to 12.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
The Republican Delegates.

publican national convention will leave on Friday, June 15, and expect to be in Chi cago Sunday morning. They will travel in the special excursion cars David Gar rick and the Yellowstone, the latter the car used by the democratic delegation tc St Louis. Many prominent republicans who are not delegates, will accompany them
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
General Sheridan,s Condition.

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2p.m.-Gen Sher- idan's condition continues very unsatis- factory. Drs Pepper and Lincoln were in consultation with other physicians early this morning, after which bulletin was issued which said 'The reaction con- tinues we'll sustained. There is no eleva- ton of temperatures; mind is more clear; congestion of lungs continues severe"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
Three Train Robbers Killed.

NORTH GALES, Ariz., June 8.-Wednes- day night in the Whetstone mountains officers overlook three Mexicans answering description of the Sonora train robbers. A battle ensued in which two of them were killed and the third fatally wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08

sands of the Thur man red bandan- mas fluttered over the heads of the delegates, and the cheers were deaf ening. The Gray men met this out burst by a counter demonstration, but lheir voices were soon drowned in the T h u r m q n cheers. When MT. Tarpey began to
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08

MR JOSEPH CULLEN will begin next Monday to canvass the town for subscrip- tions for the DEMOCRAT. We are now about to engage in the greatest political struggle the country has ever experienced. Never before has the United States en- joyed such prosperity as during the present democratic administration. It remains for the democratic party to maintain this happy state of affairs, and they can do it in no better way than by supporting their party papers We hope MT Cullen will be kindly received.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
Mill Have a Hearing.

BOSTON, June S.-President Phillips of the Fitchburg road in suit brought for his removal, says the proxie in question were obtained to prevent New York par ties from obtaining control of the road. A hearing before Judge Field will be held Tuesday,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
Weather Publications

For Saturday, in easternI New York, east. ern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in New England, warmer, fair to partly cloudy to fair weather and southerly winds, followed by cloudiness and rain, and possible thunder storms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
The House and Senate Agree

In the house at Washington yesterday MT Dibble of South Carolina presented a conference report on the bill to authorize the construction of public building at Bridgeport, which was agreed to. The limit of costs is fixed by the conferees at S15O, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
THE OLD ROMAN. Democrats Name Thurman for
 Second Place. UNANIMOUSLY NOMINATED. Gray Men Finally Hoist the Red
 Bandanna. THEY MADE A BOLD FIGHT. But Submitted Gracefully to the
 Inevitable.
THEY MADE A BOLD FIGHT
THE PLATFORM OF 's4 ADOPTED
President Olevelands Tariff Revision
 Message Indorsed.

Congress Advised to Passs the Tarit Bill-Several Candidates Presented il Opposition to Thurman, but Ohio. Candidate Triumphantly Sweeps All
 Before IIim-ResOlutions of Regret fol the Death of Great Democratic Lead
 ers-The Convention AdjourDs After ! Short and on the Whole HarmoniouI
 Session.
 ST. LOUIS, Juno Notwithstanding tht fact that number of the visiting organiza tions and individual strangers left the cit, Wednesday night or on the early morning trains, and, in spite of the further fact tha the sun burst forth yesterday with all it summer vigor, rendering the atmosphere il the convention hall extremely close ant sultry, there was little appreciable reduction in the attendance of spectators ill the gallerie
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
Big Fire in Montreal.

MONTREAL, June S.-The stables of the Montreal street railway were destroyed by fire this morning. One hundred and eighty horses perished. Loss $5O,O00.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08

D. G. Calender &.ACo. have started g S35. .OO Watch club. We propose to give a full Jeweled American Watch in IA kit. gold filled case Warranted for 20 years. An ladies' IA kt. solid gold American Watch on payment of $1.OO per week, one drawing each week. Open to Ladies and sGentlemen, and Exchange Place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-08
In Excellent Snirits,

PoTsDAM, June S.-The emperor had a fair nights rest and is ill good condition and excellent spirits this morning.