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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1890-10-19
DEMocKArIc CONVENTION.

The Democratic Convention rs
sembled ut 1910 a. ~. Friday. Oct.
10, 1890, and was called to order by j.
W. Dorsey, Chnirmsn OF the County
Central Committee. After making a
few remarks ~counseiing harmony in
the Convention the Chairman an-
nounced that the nomination OF a
temporary Chairman was now in
order.
On motion OF c. ". Grover A. w.
Hesson was elected temporary Chair
man.
On motion of NJ. C. Cecil c. w.
Grover was elected temporary Score
tary, with II. II. Miller as assistant
Secretary.
On motion OF S. II. Henley VIM.
McCombs was elcctsd temporary Ser.
geaut-at-Arms.
On ,natioa of George Russell the
Chair appointed tho following com
mittees: On Credentials, Permanent
Organization and Order OF Business,
and Platform and Resolutions.
In pursuance OF this resolution the
following named persons were placed
on said Committees:
Os CREDENTIALS John NJ. Dorsey,
Joy Pollard, Chas. Lanpman, John
hcDcrmott, Thos. Hunter.
Ok PERMANENT ORGANIZATION AND
ORDER OF BUSINESS -R. A. Shearer,
e. P. Hnrdcsty, NJ. II. Black, II. HILL,
Ell. Carviilc.
On PLATFORM AND Resolutions
Goo. Russell, I. p. Woolverton, Geo.
Mcintosh, Dan Coll, f. j. Holland, II.
ii. Coryell, Il. ID. Chandler.
On motion of George Russell the
names Of A. ". iiesson and G. w.
Grover were added to tho above CON-
mitteo.
On motion OF r a. Shearcr the
ladies wero invited to attend tho Con-
vcntion and witness tho proceedings
this afternoon.
On motion tho Convention adj
joarned to 2 o'ciock p. 81.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Tho Convention re-assemblcd Mt Q
o'clock and was called TO order by the
Chairman.
CREDENTIALS.
Tho report OF tho Committee on
Credentials reported siAty-sixty dele
gates present either 10 person or Ivy
proxy, T,comr being unrepTcseatod,
and, on motion OF w. g. Love, the
ro2ort wa adopted.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION RIDE
or BUSINESS.
Tho Committee on Permanent Or
g%nnizatioa ana Order of Business
presented the following report:
We recommend that tho Temporary
officers DO made tho Permanent of
ticers OF the Convention, and tho fol-
lowing Ordor of Business:
1st-Tho reading and adoption OF the
report OF the COMMITTEE on Gre
dentials.
2nd-The reading and adoption of the
report Of the Committee on Pcrma
nent Organization and Order OF
Business.
3rl--Tho reading and adoption OF the
report OF tho Committee on Plat
form and Resolutions.
Ath Nomination Of Stnin Cnnntnr
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1890-10-19

A'th Ol county SCuLTuI
Committee.
Wo ~rccomnioEd that all candidates
for nomination DO required 10 como
before tho Convention aud endorse tho
platform adopted by tho Convention
ind plcdgc themselves TO tho support
Ut the Democratic ticket at tho Gen
cral election on tho dth day Of next
November. We recommend that tho
chairman appoint tho County Central
Committee and tho Same to consist OF
twenty mOmbars.
Respectfully submitted,
II. 4. SnEAnER,
Chairman.
On motion OF I. n. Sherwood tho
report was adopted.
Tho committee appointed by tho
Chair presented tho following report
on
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS.
Tho Democrats OF Elko county in
Convention assembled hereby ratiiy
nnd rcaiiirin tho platform adopted 10y
ito Democratic State Convention nj
Rcno on the twelfth day OF September,
1870, aud present TO this Convention
tho following resolutions:
Rcsoi0cd: That wo are in favor Of
G,lliDgn constitutional Convention
for tao purpose OF reducing the
bnrd,nsomo taxation which tho poo.
pic OF this State aro grooming under,
nnl which not only provobts iinni.
grafton, but ID absolutely 0cpopn.
lut ny tho State; and 40 rocOrnmcnl
that tho Democratic ticket for this
ca inty DO printed with tho following
" Jrds thcroon:.
"Constitntionnl Convention, yos."
R3sDluei: That wa demand Of tho
incoming Legislature tho iminSdinto
an aforementioned repeal Of tho law
paasad by tho last Nevada Logisla.
lure, and approved on tho ninth day
uf March, 1890, known as tho "Os.
borne Water law" !
RgsOipei. That wbilc SIC nro In
favor of radical reduction Of tho
expenses oi both State and County
gnYornmcDts, we are MOI in favor OF
the salaries OF our County
Commissioners. us wo regard them as
tae custoiians OF our county finances
lod ITO most important officers tho
oil the county uTe called upon
10 oloct.
Res9iucd. That wo nro in favor OF |
loo if.e dnd unlimited coinage o.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.
The First Victim i'm Hartford Dted in Less
 Than Ten Minutes.


 HARTFORD, Conn.,, Jan. 16.--The elec- tric wire has claimed it's first victim in Hartford. Oscar Williams, an em- ploye of the Cushman Chuck Works, was almost instantly killed. His death is the result of his own carelessness.
 Along the west side of the factory run two wires of the Hartford Light and Power Company. These wires are so near second story window that by bending out of the window one can men in the factory have been in the habit of thus reaching down and re- ceiving slight shocks. The electric com pany found this out and sent a warning to the establishment, and MT. Cushman forbid the practice.
 It was very wet day and su.ation was almost useless. Williams went to the window, and leaning out, grasped the wires. He leaned over a steam ra- diator. and circuit was formed. 1n- stantly he uttered piteous shriek and a blue smoke was seen rising from his body. The smoke blew in through the window. Two employees ran into the room, and, seizing the unfortunate man by the legs, pulled him by main force off the wires in through the window. He was unconscious and died in less than ten minutes. Two fingers of the right hand were burned to the bone. Death resulted from the shock.
 Albert Hollister. who saw the whole thing, says Williams only grasped one wire and that his wet clothes-he had just been out in the rain-leaning against the iron steam radiator formed the circuit. The current was an alter hating one of about ], 1000 volts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
ON A DESERT ISLAND
Thrilling Experience of SeveD
 Shipwrecked Sailors.
A BRAVE MANS DARING FEAT.
Scaling Rock With Rope Just as tho
 Vessel Foundered.

Landing in the Devils Den and Living a
 Week an Uninhablted Island-Lifs
 Sustained Few Crackers Taken
 from the wrsck-Rescued by Q volun.
 teer Crew.
 RocKLAND, Me-, Jan. 1e. - The sch ooner Ida Grove, Captain Hiram Smith, arrived here from Martinicus with a crew of six men of the schooner D. Sawyer, of Jonesport, wrecked on Seal Island, near Martinicus.
 The Sawyer was homeward bound from Now York, light. In attempting to head off shore in the thick snow storm on Friday the vessel went ashore on Seal Island.
 The place where she struck IS one of the most dangerous on the coast, being a narrow hole in the cliffs, known as Devils Den.
 As soon as she struck she began to break up. One of the crew succeeded in scaling the cliff which lowered above the masts, shutting the vessel in, and secured a rope at the top by which the crew escaped, taking only 50 crackers, which wore in the galley.
 The island is uninEabited, but the men found a fsherman's camp which they occupied. they portioned off the crackers, three day for each man, and helped out their bill of fare by digging mussels at low tide.
 The cliff the sailor climb bed is 75 feet high, sheer blank wall with but few chances for foothold.
 It is thought wonderful feat The vessel disappeared just as the last sailor reached the top of the cliff.
 1t was the only avenue of escape. Their signals of distress were seen early yesterday morning, and they were rescued, although with difficulty. as they were exhausted and nearly frozen.
 They are being taken care of here. All they owned went down with their vessel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
EEGLAND'S MISTAKE
A Belief that Portugal Was
 Unfairly Treated.
RECE1-Es A HINT
The Portuguese Troub May Lead to R.
 publican Aoliv!ty.

Agitation in lisbon Over the Arrival of tho British Fleet in the Tasus A Report
 that the Car is Insane Emin Pnsha
 Dangerously Ill-An Irish Editor Sen fenced.
 LONDON, Jan. 16.-It is stated that several eminent European statesmen have, in a friendly manner, expressed to Lord Salisbury their fears that Eng lands action in the Portuguese dispute will be made a pre- text for republican will endanger the thrones at Madrid and Lisbon.
 The Queen Dowager of Portugal has resolved to implore the influence of her brother, King IIumbert, of Italy, in be- half of Portugal.
 The King in manifesto declares that he has yielded to England under pro- test, out of a desire to avert bloodshed and save Portugals colonial posses sions, which England could seize in event of war.
 Porturaps appeal to the Continental powers for justice is taking effect, al though slowly, owing to their hesita- tion in inter ering with power like England, with whom all are on good terms. Portugal has the unreserved sympathy of France and Spain.
 There is an enormous agitation here because of an announcement in the pa pers of the arrival of the British fleet fin the Tagus and the departure of Mr. Glynn Petre, the British Minister to- morrow. Nothing is known of this at the British Legation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
HE DIED SUDDENLY
Walker Bluine's Illness Ter.
 inmates Fatally.
HIS DEATH DUE TO LA GRIPPE
It Deve op"d In O Pneumonia and Baffl
 Washing ou $ Best Physicians.

President and Mrs. Harrison Arrived Just
 Before the Fad Cnme-A Severe Blow
 to Secretary Blaine Regret at the Cap
 itnl Over tho Young Mans Death-A
 sketch of His Career.
 WASuINGToN, Jan. 16. Walker Blaine, the eldest son of Secretary of State J. G. Elaine, and Solicitor of the State Department, died at o'clock last night of acute pneumonia. in the 35th year of his age. Around his death-bed were Secretary and Mrs. Blaine, his two brothers, Emmons and James, and Miss Dodge.
 Mr. Blaine was taken i'll with a cold at his oilico in the State Department on last Friday morning, and was so much indisposed that he never came to his office aftcrward. At first it was thought that he had only t.e prevailing inhu- monia which rapidly became worse. He critical condition until yesterday morn ing, when his symptoms would not yield to treatment.
 Walker Blaine was graduated from Ialo College in !N,j.and studying law, received his diploma from Colum bia College, New York, in 1878 In 1881, while General Garfield was on his death h-bCd. he sent fo- Walker Blaine and appointed him Third Assistant Sec rotary of State, saying that he apprcci atcd his ability and desired to show ir. After serving in this capacity very ac- ccptably for nearly year he was ap- pointed on the Alabama Claims com mission, where he served with great credit from 1882 to 1885. On the advent of tho present administration he was appointed Solicitor of the Stato De- partmont, a position which ho has also filled with great credit and ability.
 Mir. Blaiu" Wa ut frauh and genial disposition. q q man ot magnetism and ability. and was personally popular with all with whom he came in contact, socially or in business matters.
 The President and Mrs. Harrison called at the house just before the end came. and Mr. Morton, senator Hale and mem bers of the Cabinet called soon after.
 No arrangements Lave yet been mad 0 for the funeral. but the burial will probably be at Augusta, where he W as born.
 Messages of condoencc have been rouring in upon the Secretary. All testify to the o~teem in which his fav- orlte son was held.
 MT " dLNtl l'lIt ne 5 ucdIll VIII be d groat shock to the social and political circles of tho city. llo was q widcly y and justly popular young man. He in herited to great degree his fathers genial and tactful disposition. He was the >ecrctary's chosen friend and conf dant. The relations between tho two were moro like those of devoted broth CTS than of fathrra and son. Mir. Blaine the elder, win, thcr walking or driving I, hnlt Inc Of l1tr ShlInn except in his sons company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
In Inspector Isyrnes' Custody.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Wm. E. Hard ing. Vim. Muldoon, Jim Wakeley, Mike Cleary and Mike Donovan, wanted in Mississippi for participation in the Sul- ivan- kilrain fight, were taken into custody by Inspector Byrnes, on the ground that Justice Hogan had no au- thority to release them on bail
 They applied for bail to Recorder Smyth, through their counsel, Judge Mitchell. The Recorder decided that as they were held on requisition bail could not be accepted.
 Next Judge Mitchell had the prison CTS in the Superior Court on writ 0. habeas corpus.
 Judge Dugro compromised matters by remanding the men to the custody of Inspector Byrnes until tomorrow, when the writ will be argued.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
CONNECTS ON STRIKE.
They Object to tho Yarn Used in Making
 stockings.

1nOy ODJ0CL bO Cn~ 10Fn O80O ln INAklnR
 stockings.
 NoRR1srowN. Pa., Jan. 1o.-About IS prisoners in the Montgomery County Jail struck against the cops yarn, which has been used in stocking making for some time past.
 Each prisoner was required to mako IS pairs of stockings Q day and receive six cents dozen for all extra work. They claim that the cops yarn is so poor that they cannot make any extra work, and demand that cone yarn be submitted. They have been growlin% for some time, and to-day took advan- tage of the warden's absence, due to the grip.
 Co.,, of Manayunk, and the Norristown Hosiery Company which takes the pro- duct of the jail, claims it is the best yarn of it's grade to be obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
STRONG ANTI-ENGLlSH.
Portugal's New Ministry Not Favorable to
 Great Britain.

Portugal's New Ministry Not Favorable to
 Great Britain.
 LISBON, Jan. 16.-The fact that the new Portuguese Ministry under Senhor Pimental is strongly anti-English is widely commented on and leads to gen eral belief that the dispute between England and Portugal will shortly be reopened.
 At o'clock in the ID or ming the police arrested seventy persons who were pa rading the streets and shouting ''Down with England"
 A Delagoa Bay despatch states that affairs there are quiet. Two Portuguese corvettes are at anchor in the harbor.
 Owing to insubordination on the part of the colonial officers of the Portuguese Government in Africa, the newspapers predict it will be some time before the civil and military officials in Nyassa- land can be prevailed upon to with draw from their respective posts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Appointed by the President.

WAsIIlNGTnH. Jan. l6.-The Presi- dent has sent to the senate long list of nominations for postmasters, among them the following: Connecticut Nor ris Drew, Ansonia: SilaS K. Montgom- cry, Bristol: J. (. Mckinney, Hartford W. E. Hall, Wallingford. Massa- chusctts-F. F. Howard Waltham; $. k. Moseley, Hyde Park; C. F. Holman, Milbury. New Jerscy-E. NJ. Elem ing, Belvidcre; G. H. Tice, Perth Am boy. Pennsylvania J. A. Fielder, Belleport. New Iork-C. II. Nc Naughton, Schuylorsvillc; w. A. Cram dall, CaZcnovia: t,urah l.. Christie, Nyack; II. II, Bailey, Norwood; $. F. Arnold, Gowanda.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Sensational Testimony.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y., Jan. 1e.-The testimony in the Mowatt will case be- fore Judge Barnard was highly sensa tional. The plaintiff rested and John Hopper, Miss Mowatt's brother-inlaw, was the first witness for the defense. He testified that the plaintiff, Miss Mowatt, admitted in his presence hay ing occupied the same sleeping apart mont with her brother James. Mrs. John Hopper testified to finding her sister, the plaintiff, and her brother in a compromising position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
The Elnperor's speech.

BERLIN. Jan. 1G.-The Emperor's speech at the opening of the Prussian Diet was devoted to proposed meas ures of internal reform. including an income tax, the acquisition of private railways by the state. and the estab- lishment of leasehold estates for the benefit of small farmers. The Emperor expresses the hope that the under standing arrived a. in regard to the miners hours and wages will result in lasting peace between owners and operatives.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
A Local Political Sensation.

PITTsFIELD, Mass, Jan. 16. - The Grand Jury has summoned the election officers of Precinct A to appear before it and testify in regard to the disap- pearance of Al ballots from a package of 1,50O sent by the Secretary of State to town Clerk Prentice, before the last election. When the package was deliv- cred to the precinct officers the seal was broken, and fl ballots were gone. Mir. Prentice in an interview denies all knowledge of the affair. The matter is a local political sensation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
M,ss McKissiak Indignant.

AUBURN, N. Y., Jan. 16.-Miss Dora McKissick. the young woman who crea- ted considerable sternation among her friends here by suddenly disappearing, has been found. Miss McKissick had gone to Syracuse unexpectedly to visit friends, sending word by special mes senger failed to perform his duty, hence the alarm of her friends. Miss McKis- sic returned to this city this forenoon and is greatly indignant because of the newspaper notoriety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Strike in n Leather Factory.

WoBUEN, Mass, Jan. 16.-Twenty- four setters in the leather factory of Beggs X Cobb have struck. Some time since the men were doing IFS sides at SlO per week but agreed to do 200 sides a week by working overtime receiving $1l.27. The firm notified them yester- day that 200 sides would be expected without extra pay. The other opera tives will be effected by the strike.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
SULLIVAN'S PRICE.
He Will Fight for S25. 900 After the Mis-
 sissippi Trouble is Settled.

sissippi Trouble is Settled.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-John l.. Sul- ivan received telegram from Presi- dent Fulda, of the California Athletic Club, offering purse of $15, 900 for a fight between Sullivan and Jackson.
 Sullivan displayed some impatience. He said the club knew he would make no arrangements until he got outof the Mississippi trouble. He also said ho had been offered as high as $50, 900 for a fight, but as this was a very good club he would go to them for S25, ,UO0, but not a cent less. The club would also have to change some of its rules if they wanted him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Working tor JohnstOwn.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan 16.-The Johns- town Commission is discussing to-day the erection of staunch bridges, the erection of hospital, and arrange. ments with the Girard Trust Company for establishing an Orphans Annuity Fund, by which all orphans by the flood will receive $50 a year until l6 years of age. The commisslons balance is about S2OO, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
LondOn's scandal.

LONDON. Jan. 16.-In the Parke trial the Earl of Huston testified that. with the exception of the time when, in con sequence of receiving the pose plas tlque card in Piccadilly, he visited Ham, mond's house and left it indignant on learning it's true character, he was never in Cleveland street in his life. He did not know the witness Saul, and denied that he had made any of the wis its to Hammond's house testified to by preceding witnesses.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Libel Suit by Dri.nucey NiColI.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Leander Rich ardson, editor of the Dramatic News. has been arrested, charged with libell- ing DoLancey Nicoll, the lawyer, by printing a statement that Mir. Nicoll had been seen riding in carriage on Long Island with Mrs. J. c. Blaine, Jr., and with his arm around the lady's waist Mir. Nicoll pronounced the story false in every particular.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
LOCkWOOD'S FORGERIES.
They are Very Extensive aud His Old
 Father Ruined.

RoNDoUT. N. r.. Jan. 16.-The ex- tent of the forgeries of Snyder Lock- wood, of Shehan, is far greater than was supposed. Dispatches received from varlous sections of the Catskills, where Lockwood has been doing busi- ness, greatly increase the amount. It is thought that his entire liabilities of nearly $50, 900 is for money borrowed on forged commercial paper.
 One of the worst features of Lock- woods crime is the ruination of his aged father, whose name he so exten- sively used. No criminal action has yet been taken against Lockwood who is still confined to his bed. His sick ness is not regarded as serious.
 It IS said that hc has spent great deal of money in buying lottery tickets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Selecting a Prison Site.

ALBANY, N. Y., Jan. 16.-The com mittee appointed to select a site for the new State Prison handed in it's report to the Legislature this morning. The Committee recommend that the village of Schoharie be selected as the plac @ for the new prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Judge Iielley's VIII.

PHLADEIPHtA, Jan. 16.-The will of the lato Congressman William D. kel- ley has been admitted to probate. All his property is bequeathed to his wife and four children, but the executor, in his petition for letters of administra- tion, did not give any estimate of the value of the estate. It is understood however. that Mr. Kelley was possess ed of considerable real estate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Hanged Himself in a Police Station

LAWRENCE, Mass, Jan. 16.-Ch arles Best. German tailor, committed sui eide in cell at the police station here by hanging himself with a handker- chief. He came to the station suffering from delirium tremens and asked for protection from mon who, he imagined, were following him about He leaves a young widow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Su livan Will Ruh for Congress.

WASlllNGToN, Jan. 1b.-COngreSsman O. Neil. one of tir two Democratic mem bcrs from i'o>;on. is authority for the statement that John l.. sullivan will surely run for Congress next fall Mir. O'Neil says that Sullivan told him re- gently that he would not run in hls co Ncil's) district, but would 20 in and beat John F. Andrew, because Andrew is a ''l-d Democratic mugwump."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
,vercom. by Ga. in Hoo.ao runnel.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Jan. 16.-Fif- teen men were overcome by gas in Hoosac Tunnel, and several barely es capped suffocation. They were brought here and it is thought all will recover. The damp weather seems to interfere with the circulation of the air in the tunnel. making it dangerous for work men to remain inside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Work suspended In n Big Coal Mine

SHAMoKIN, Pa, Jan. 16.-Worll at the Henry Clay shaft, the largest mine of the Reading Coal X Iron Company, em- l. l.loying l.SG0 men, was suspended in definitely last evening. No reason is assigned for the stoppage other than the absolute stagnation of the coal trade in this section.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
Strikers and BOaSes Firm.

HAvERHILL, Mass, Jan. 16.-Presi- dent Gardiner. of the Manufacturers Association, denies the rumor that the ombination is weakening or that there is any probability of their yielding to the striking shoemakers. The workmen are also firm. They claim that higher wages are paid elsewhere, and they want committee of business men to investigate and report if their claim is not correct.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
English NIanufa cturers InteveSte ed.

LONDON, Jan. 16.--The testimony be- fore the Congressional Committee of Ways and Means is followed with great interest by European manufacturers. They say, and probably with truth. that, owing to the United States con suls in Europe and the endless squabble about invoices, their business has been greatly damaged and any additional burden placed upon it would prove ruinOuS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-01-16
No Trouble on tho Central.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-General Super erintendent Toucoy of the New York Central Railroad said to-day that no notice had been received by the man. agement of any trouble or discontent among the engineers and fremen on the portion of the road between New York and Syracuse as reported. No grievance was known to exist, and no strike was expected.