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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
A Passenger Train Derailed by Wind.

A Passenger Train Derailed by Wind.
 PITTsBURG, May 30.-Word has just reached this city that during the heavy wind storm that passed over western Pennsylvania Monday passenger train on the Pittsburg and Western road, while running at high rate of speed near Clarion station, was blown from the track into ditch alongside All of the passengers and trainmen were injured, some of them seriously. Miss Aida Rankin, of Clarion, was fatally hurt. The road was completely blocked, and telegraph lines pros trated for miles
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
German.Am American .Journalieta.

PH1LADELPH1A, May 30.-The convention of the National Association of German American Journalists and Authors recon vened. A congratulatory dispatch sent by Theodore Kirchoff, the famous German poet of the Pacific coast, on behalf of the Cali fornia members, was read. The committee on constitution recommended certain altera- tions. .of the constitution, which were adopted. The report of the committee on statistics was presented and adopted In the afternoon the delegates were driven through the park.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Indignant Women Meet.

BOSTON, May 30.-The New England Woman's Suffrage association yesterday elected the following officers: President, Mrs Lucy Stone; vice-president, Mrs Mary A. Livermore and forty-seven others; sec retary, Henry B. Blackwell; treasurer, Commander M. Lou, ,es; auditor, John L.. Whiting Two brief resolutions were adopted condemning the action of the Methodist conference in excluding wo-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Rboae ys,and,s Inaueuration Day.

NEWPORT, R. T., May 30.-Tuesday was inauguration day here. Governor Davis and staff of the state militia were escorted to the state house by the Newport artillery and the Newport Light infantry. Both branches of the state legislature met and organized and adjourned, to give the committee on election an opportunity to count che votes cast at the election in April. The day was observed as a. close holiday The weather was fine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30

NEW YORK, May 30.-The Tribune prints the following letter from MT. James G. Blaine to Whi: cav Reid:
 PARIS, May r, 1888. Whitelaw Reid, Esq, Editor New York
 Tribune:
 My DEAR SIR-Since my return to Paris from southern Italy on the Sth inst. I have learned (what did not before be!ieve) that my name may yet be presented to the national convention as candidate for the presidential nomination of the Republican party. A single phrase of my letter of Jan p from Florence (which was decisive of everything I had the personal power to decide) has been treated by many of my most valued friends as not absolutely conclusive in ultimate and possible contingencies. On the other hand, friends equally devoted and disinterested have con- strued my letter las it should be construed) to be an unconditional withholding of my name from the national convention. They have in consequence given their support to eminent gentlemen who are candidates for the Chicago nomination, some of whom would not, am sure, have consented to assume that. position if had desired to represent the party in the presidential contest of 1888.
 If I should now, by speech or by silence, by commission or omission, permit my name in any event to come before the convention, I should incur the reproach of being uncandid with those who have always been candid with me. 1 speak, therefore, because I am not willing to remain ill doubtful attitude. l am not willing to be the cause of misleading 8 single man among the millions who have given me their suffrages and their confidence. I am not willing that even one of my faithful supporters in the past should think me capable of paltering in double sense with my words. Assuming that the presidential nomination could by any possible chance be offered to me, I could not accept it without leaving in the minds of thousands of these men the i'm pression that had not been free from in- direction, and therefore could not accept it at all. The misrepresentations of malice have no weight, hut the just displeasure of friends could not patiently endure.
 Republican victory, the prospects of which grow brighter every day, can be imperilled only by lack of unity in council or by acri- monious contest over men. The issue of pro- lection is incalculably stronger and greater ef the present tf and of genera r*h ss to come. Were it possible for every voter of the republic to see for himself the condition and recompense of labor in Europe. the party of free trade in the United States would not receive the support of one wage worker between the two oceans It may not be directly in our power as philanthropists to elevate the European laborer, but it will be a lasting stigma upon our statesnanship if we permit the American laborer to be forced down to the European level And in the end the rewards of labor everywhere will be advanced if we steadily refuse to lower the standard at home.
 Yours very sincerely,
 JAMES G. BLAINE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.

Latest News From the Bedside of Gen
 eral Sheridan.
 WASHINGTON, May 30.-Gen. She, idans condition continues good. He had good nights sleep and awoke feeling well this morning. The bulletin issued by the doctors to-day says that all improvement reported in last evenings bulletin is main tained
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Judee Lynch Checkmated.

WABASH, Ind, May 30.-Chamberlain, the murderer, was taken from the jail early in the morning by the authorities and spirited away to the penitentiary. This bold move was determined upon as the ominous and suspicious movements of largo body of men indicated that a determined effort would be made to lynch the murderer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30

John L. Wants to Spar in New York.
 NEW YORK, May 30.-John L. Sullivan has called on Inspector Williams and sought permission to spar with Ashton and Donovan at an entertainment under the auspices of the New York Athletic club, at the Academy of Music Monday night Permission will nrohably be granted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Found by the Roadside.

DOVER, N. H., May 30.-Minnie Bur leight, daughter of Charles B. Burleight, was found beside the railroad track this morning having been crimin}aa4lly 1}aa4l asTa4lte.t TTo years old, were arrested and identified by Che girfeas her assailants
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
A Younr Cabinet Member.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 3O.-Mr. c. H. Tup- DOT, who has been appointed to succeed the Hon. Mr. Foster as minister of marine and fisheries, is probably the youngest man who ever held a position in the Dominion cabinet. He is the son of Sir Charles Tupper, and is the member of parliament from Pictou, N. s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
She Severed Hi. Jurular yein.

EVANSVILLE, Ky, May 3o.-A Mrs. Brooks, living on Lawrence creek, attended Robin son's circus and was accompanied home by young man, name unknown. The woman's husband met his wife in the yard an hour later and had a quarrel, when the wife struck her husband in the neck with butchers knife, severing the jugular vein, causing almost instant deeth,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Killed Himself in 8 Hotel.

K1IIed Htm8oIf In 0 HOteI.
 NEW YORK, May 90.-Charles B. Gehring, IT,, the son of c. E. Gehring, brewer of Cleveland, O., stabbed himself in the region of the heart au the International hotel, and died at the hospital . few hours after. He had been stopping at the hotel since Satur day with woman named Gertie Prothero. She was placed under arrest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Hemmed in by Flames.

LONDON, May 3O.-Fire broke out this morning among the drapery store in Edge ware Road. The flames spread so rapidly among the infammable material that many employees were hemmnd in.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
ron,d nead on Top of a Car.

Found Uead on IUp UI CaT'
 READING, Pa, May 3O.-The terrific hail storm which passed through this county was the most severe in the history of the county Growing crops were badly damaged. The dead body of Brakeman James B. Hunsberger was found on the top of car at Lyons, be- tveen here and Allentown, after the storm, and he is supposed to have been killed By liehtning. The only mark on the body was g. Sliubt scar on his forehead.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
A strike AmicabIv sett1ed.

JOLIET, Ills, May 3o.-The. strike of the Joliet steel works has been amicably settled, all of the men going back to work in the blast furnace after having been out only twenty four hours. The men were given raise of 10 per cent in wages, and the force increased to the regular number that was employed before the cut was made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
WHICH WILL TT BE.
An ImprOmptu Gathering of Politicians
 DiscuaSiug the Situation.

Discussing the Situation.
 PrTTsBURG, May 30.-Hon John c. New, of Indiana; Major McKimbly of Ohio, and ex-Senator Hoar of Michigan, were i'll this city this morning. They all accept Blaine's letter as final; that his name will not come before the convention. New says Harrison is now the man, while Mckinley declares Sherman will be sure winner. Hoar, one of Alger's boomers, says unless Pennsylvania and New York unite against him the .ex- governor of Michigan will be the choice of the republicans. He says he expects Pennsylvania to support Alger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
. .nu.harn ,n Natural Gas.

WASHINGTON, Pa, May 3O.-The Manu- ,act,rers' Natural Gas company has drilled n a natural gas we'll called Paxton No. g." near McConnells Mills, of such enormous pressure that it is impossible to gauge it It s estimated to be at least 1000 pounds rock Dresua,1ro-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

The Wallingford Wheel Snap Burned to
 the Ground.
 WALLINGFoRD, May 3O.-The Walling- ford Wheel companys shop was struck by lightning this morning, and was burned to the ground. Loss, s85,000; insurance, S10 000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30

They Don't Agree with Mr. Fitch.
 NEW YORK, May 3O.-The Harlem Repub- ucan club, of which Congressman Fitch is a member. adopted resolutions denouncing the Mills bill, snd disappearing MT. Fitch's action in supporting 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Mayor of Gloucester, Mass.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, May 3O.-The city ,ouncil elected W. w. French mayor, vice n T Robinson, who resigned because he op- posed licensing liquor sellers. Mr. French is e ebairman of the Republican city committee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
,oo Barrel OH well.

CLARION. Pa, May So.-Piper well No. 8 has reeched the oil sand. After drilling two bits in the sand the well began flowing at the tate of 100 barrels day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
The EmperOr's Throat.

BERLIN, May 30.-Prof Virchow after his last microscopic examination of the emperor's throat declared that glands are perfectly healthy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
THE PRESIDENT IN NEW YORK.

He Reviews a Long Parade on Madison
 Square.
 NEW YORK, May 30.-Decoration day was observed with more than usual display to-day. chiefly owing to the presence of the president who, with members of his cabinet, reviewed long procession as it passed through Madison square.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
Rix Becomes Rich,

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, May 30.-F. w. Rix and sister are sole heirs to $1 ,OOO, ,OOO left by Judge Rix of California.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30

Excellent secondhand Upright Pianos little used, B. Shoninger 6. Co. See adv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30
OUT OF THE RACE.
MT. Blaine Positively Withdraws
 From Politics.
A LETTER TO EDITOR REID
The Florence Letter Was Intended
 as Final.

But He Does Not Want to be Placed in a False Position Before His Friends, SO He Removes All Doubts by Repeat ing His Refusal to Have His Name ton.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-30

NEW YORK, May 30.-The Tribune prints the following letter from MT. James G. Blaine to Whi: e aw Reid:
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-17

action of the Socialist Labor Party "harmless tridng" is to kick against evolution in which such "triAjng" plays its part, just as the strike of the bakers against long hours plays it's part. And as to the antagonism of American workmen to Socialism, we believe they are just as much and as reasonably opposed to for eIgn trades unionlsm. Americans will take to socialism much faster than to paroxysmal endeavors to raise wages, boycott bosses, "down' other bakers unions, etc; and the Socialist Labor Party, having an organization, platform and tactics based upon and consistent with it's principles, will no doubt play still more important part ill the world s politics as time rolls on. We have often heard that politics waS a tabooed subject in trades unions; perhaps, after all, there is good req son for prohibiting it, judging from the quality exhibited by the Baech- ~ Zeit"ng, which evidently bc, Iieves that organization and action on the part of workingmen Is unneces- sary, because the evolution of capi- tulsm will do the work. Iemight as we'll advise the bakers not to put yeast in the dough inasmuch as the natural development of gases would eventually raise it..
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-17
PUBLICATION NOTICES.

CAUSE AND CURE OF THE DEPRESSION OF AMERICAN LABoR.-By Frederick Hurst. An octave pamphlet of 32 pages (price 10 cents), containing a sharp crit. Iclsm of our nations mismanagement in various departments. The Cure" is War-''war of the ballot" as the author puts it, and direct vote, secret ballot, referendum veto power in the hands of the people,, abolition of the patronage system, etc. An Essay on the Power of Interest" Is added by the publisher, Ii. W. Merton, , Slade Building, Provi- dence, E. |.
 My DODGERS LEGACY.-By R. w. Hume. The story of recluse who was somewhat of a social reformer previous to becoming a pessimist, His wife be- comes unfaithful and he retires from the world. It is a sad history, but shows some traits in human nature, and also points out some truths in social econ- omy. The book should have circula- ton among novel readers. Paper cover, ls6 pages, price 9 cents. New York and London. Funk & Wagnalls, pub fishers,
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-17

it's complete control by the Party.
 We have experienced the ncon- vcnicnce, to say the least, of pro- fcssed socialist papers throwing all discipline to the winds and adyocat- ing the election of the nominees of other parties during the recent cam paign. There was the Chicago Ld- bor EH9uiyr, the Indianapolis 7ri- h1l15e, the St. Louis IogebhN and others, perhaps, The first named IS no more, and the others might as well not exist so far as the Socialist Labor Party is concerned. The fact was that the private interests 0f the pr0prictOrS of these papers were con served and considered before party interests. Those in possession con trollcd, and the benefit, if there was any, accrued to the possc8sors.
 When the Socialist Labor Party wishes to extend its influence through any special channel of propaganda, it will no doubt con- sider the all important item that p0sScSSiOn is the first requisite,
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-17

colonies gone, her treasury empty, her credit and commerce vanished, her relative standing in the Europ- can system reduced to about that of Belgium or Spain,
 At the same time the United States would find itself overwhelmed with debt bowed down under the burden of taxation, and, very possi- ply, under military dictator The Continental monarches-the rulers of three great empires, one should say-who hate the Americans only a little less than they do the Eng fish, the Irish and the Scots, be- cause we are further off--ard would be likely to encourage both combat ants to exhaust themselyes-would now "get in their work" It Is a dream of some impulsive men that Ireland might become part of the American union, as a result of a war between England and America. That could hardly be. Such a war would end with both countries tired out-and the three great empires, laughing at our folly, would forbid us to occupy any territory in Eu- rope, and England, being unable to resist, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wacs would be handed over to French Prefects or German Gov ernor Generals, as provinces, in compensation for territorial changes in Turkey Switzerland and else where.
 We venture the prophecy-and why should not our tub float down the stream of time as well as any other?-we hazard the prophecy, then, that when Ireland comes into the American Union-and 1t is pos sible she may-she will come hand in hand with England and Scotland, and with gallant little Wales" hanging ont to her big sisters aprons, III J. Adrertiser ("dem.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-17
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

The great trusts, which have found out the secret of cheap pro- duction, will eventually be con trolled by the peoples representa- tves for the benefit of the people. Why should they not be? The earth has been given to the children of men, and its fruits are for their SuStenance. He that unduly en- hances the cost of food Is morally a fe'on, and the day is not far distant when society will 80 consider him. Let the moral lepers be cast outwith those who are physically unclean. - Crattsn1an.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-17
I'll F PRESS AND THE EOPLE.

The people of the United States have practically won great victory over the press. The Philadelphia Ledger and Record, the New York JVwld, Hera1d and Sun, the Boston Herald and Globe, with their issue of over million copies daily, have not been able to convince the people of the Eastern United States that they should work for less wages than they are now doing. The campaign has proved that all the managers with nerve and ability are on the free trade papers. Boston is decid- edly weak in its Republican dailies, and how the city holds it's own as well as it does without at least one good Ii ye paper it is difficult to un- derstand. -FIhe aud Fabric (cap-
 talist.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-17

these are the possessions of the man whose livelihood is secured, not of him who IS striving for daily bread. All great work needs time and ao- sence of worry; and the incentive to it is the joy of doing it, and the pas sionate hope for social approval which springs from the social in stinct, and which is strongest in those most finely strung to lofty is- sues. Do we not know that in the games of Olympus the prize was but simple wreath of laurel, a wreath that any Grecian maid in any Gre clan valley might have twisted. Yet it was longed for more yearningly, strlven for more strenuously, prized more preciously, than any crown wrought of gold and gems by the craft of the goldsmith's cunning hands. Had the athletes been spurred to the contest by hunger, they would have run as ill as was consistent with winning an intrin- scally valuable prize; but running for wreath that meant the praise of Greece and fame amid their cOun- trymen they strained every nerve to win twig of intrlnscally worthless leaves. When each mans living is secure, then will come the golden days of art, art that has well nigh perished under Commercialism, but which, under Socialism, becomes the goddess of citizen homes.
 Fossilzatlon, in truth, is far more likely to result from the brain and bodily deterioration caused by over long hours of monotonous labor, than from short hours of well re- munerated toll and an easy mind as to the future. But 1t is hardly worth while to argue that reason- able competence, too small for lux ury, too large for stinting, is the condition in which a human being is likely to develop most fully and healthily. The advantages of being beyond the terror of want are so pat ent that all the Successful men" who are held up to us for our admi- ration have been engaged in secur- ing these advantages for thelr chil- dren. Those who, as against the Socialist, vaunt the utility of the furious struggle for bread as bracing mems nerves and sharpening their intelllgences, are ever endeavoring to deprive their own children of these blessings, and to place them beyond the reach of the very spurs they consider so useful to others. If the struggle be 80 wholesome, let all share it, and let every millionaire's fortune be confscated, so that he may not lose all the advantages that flow from being engaged in a con- stant struggle for life.
 As a matter of fact we know that the too harsh struggle eXhausts, and the hopelessness of 1t paralyzes exer- tlon. Hope, the inspirer of effort, IS now absent from the lives of the ma jorlty, but Socialism, in securing to labor its reward and to effort it's fruition, shall make Hope the ever present house-mate of the worker; and Man, freed from the torture of anxiety and the stupor of despair, shall walk with sure and unfaltering step towards heights of achievement undreamed of to-day.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-17
NOT RELAT ED.

NOT RElA ED.
 Some of last Sundays newspapers took occasion to speak of the Social ist Labor Party and an organlza- ton, group or collection of indiyid- uals calling themselves "anarChists" as people of one and the same faith and opinion.
 Nothing could be more abSurdly untrue.
 The occasion for this idontifica- ton was found in the fact that one of the Sections of the Socialist La bor Party in this city joined with the United German Trades Unions and some "anarchlstlc' group in ar ranging memorial meeting in honor of the labor agitators who were murdered by the State author ities of Illinois on the 1lth of last November While 1t was undoubt- odly ill-advlsed for those socialists to take part in the demonstration in mpany with sect of such fantas- tic pretenslons as the so-called anar- chists, the fact does not by any means warrant the conclusion that socialists sympathlzo with or have common cause with anarchists. y One might with equal correctness designate the occleslastics of our fashionable churches as followers of the man whose name they take.
 No one would think of confound- ing socialists with the religious cranks of the Salvation Army, and yet, in neighborlng city, recently, the socialists protested against the prohibition of their meetings upon a public square, and the socialists were the only organization who 80 protested.
 And if socialists protest against the illegal murder of citizens by State authorities, they do not at the same time sanction the views and tactics held by the citizens so mur- dered. They had a right to speak thelr honest opinions, and socialists, as well as all true Americans, con cede that right, no matter If those opinions are ill conflict with their own.
 It may have been, and no doubt was a matter of economy for tho or ganizations named to hold joint meeting, for workingmen cannot af- ford to hire large halls i'll New York save by combination, and if, as in this case, the combination IS incon- gruous, one must consider the cir cumstances we have indicated.
 Meanwhile it will be well for so- cialists to remember that an mne- cessary act which tends to compro- mise them ln the eyes of their own comrades, not to speak of the hon est but still unconyerted element among the masses, is to be avoided. Of course, we cannot expect that ,he average newspaper will make the distinction, but the mIsreprcsen- tations of the press are apt to bt strengthened by just such occur. l rences as the joint celebration of the anniversary which gives occasion fol r these remarks.