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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
THEY WANT BLAINE
Keystone Republicans Cheer
His Name.
THE STATE CONVENTIONS WORK
Gregg Nominated for Auditor-General and
Morrison for Treasurer.

President Harr1son's Admins trait on
Praised and Secretary Blaine's Services
Commendsd-In Future State Conven-
lions ON" Delegate for Every 5000
Votes Cast I'm a Legislative District.
HARRIsBuRG, Pa, Aug. 20.-The Re-
publican delegates to the State Republi-
can convention virtually declared in
favor of Blaine for the Presidency in
1892.
At the afternoon session of the conven-
ton John P. Elkin was elected perma-
nent chairman. He paid a glowing
tribute to the farmers, and expressed the
belief that the convention would proper
ly recognize them.
Chris Magee. Chairman of the Com
mite on Resolutions, submitted the
platform.
The Administration was Endorsed and
Mr.. Wanamaker's conduct of the Post
office Department highly commended.
The Mckinley bill and bimetallism, mean
ing the free coinage of all the gold and
silver of the mines In the United States,
were supported. The Republican PEN
sion appropriations were approved and
Governor Pattison was condemned for
vetoes of apportion ment bills passed.
4n0 DdFuSloy AANo5U1BdOlOA Was TeAoEF0u
to as a prompt and worthy exercise of
justice, and the repeal by the Legislature
of all mercantile taxes W as recommended.
This plank was also presented.
"It has been with special qualification
that the Republicans of this Common
wealth have observed the brilliant ad-
ministration of the State Department by
one of Pennsylvania native sons, whose
superb diplomacy has electrified the
L Ill nka4
foreign peoples degree of respect and
admiration for the United States flag
hitherto unequaled, and opened wide to
us in other lands commercial gates hith-
erto barred. In view of his magnificent
achievements in diplomacy and state
craft, we earnestly express the hope that
the Republican National Convention of
1892 may place in unanimous nomina-
ton for the Presidency which nomina-
ton we feel assured will be followed by
a triumphant election-the Hon. James
G. Blaine of Pennsylvania and Marie"
This plank caused the widest excite
ment. Blaine's name was cheered again
and again. The leaders, however, doubt
ing the expediency of the reference to
| Blaine as a candidate in 1892, Rthe COM
| mittee struck out that portion leaving
| that part which extolled his many vir-
tues.
The convention then proceeded to
choose it's candidates. General Gregg
was nominated on the first ballot for
Auditor General, the vote standing:
Gregg, 1O6; Mylin, go; Price, 81. John
w. Morrison was nominated for State
Treasurer The first ballot was: Nor
rison, 1877; Thompson, 34 Price, 2. The
| nomination was made unanimous. Mr..
| Magee offered a resolution, which was
| adopted, that succeeding State conven-
Al Oh houy 1nlo
Legislative district for every 1000 votes
| cast In the preceding President ial cleo
| ton and an additional delegate for every
fraction of | 900 or more
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
DOUBLE ELOPEMENT
Mother and Daughter Run Off
With Two Brothers.
THE QUARTET HAVE GONE WEST
Both Men Have Left Their Wives in q
Destitute Condition.

One Deserted Husband Had Fits-The
Other BIames His Wife for All the
Trouble. But Says He Will Take Her
BAok-The Affair Has Caused a sensA-
tiOn on Long Island.
NEW York, Aug. 20.-A double elope-
mont is agitating Long Island. To com
plicate matters the w omen are a mother
and her daughter, both having husbands,
and the men with whom they have eloped
are brothers. Nathan Freeman and Mrs.
Ezra Williamson, of Port Jefferson,
Charles Freeman and Mrs. Sylvester
Skidmore, the daughter of Mrs William
son, are the central figures in this inter
estin drama. Nathan Freeman leaves
a wife and two children, and Charles
Freeman a wife and one child.
The husband of Mrs. Skidmore is a
printer. Soon after their marriage he
got out of work and they went to live
with his wife's mother. Skidmore be-
came afflicted with fits and his mother
in-law put him out. His wife remain ed.
Then Charles Freeman appeared on the
scene, and it was evident to all that Mrs
Skidmore was the attraction.
Mrs. Charles Freeman heard of this,
and Disgusting herself in mems clothes
more house, and ran around to the back
door, where through the open window
she saw Mrs. Skidmore slowing away her
erring Charlie into a closet.
There was a mosquito netting over the
window and Mrs. Freeman jumped
through it, landing in the room.
For few minutes there was confusion
and a small riot, then the enraged wife
departed. Finally she concluded to cause
her husbands arrest, but Charlie did not
want to be arrested, so he went to Bridge
port, accompanied by Mrs. Williamson's
son. The latter returned in a few days,
and then Mrs. Williamson, accompanied
by her children, Nathan Freeman and
Mrs. Skidmore, also went to Bridgeport.
There they were met by Charles Free
man. SAl trace of them ends at that
point, though it is believed that they
have gone West
Both men have left their wives in d es-
titute circumstances. Williamson tear
fully said he had given his wife $3.50 on
her departure for fear she would come
to want. He blames her for all the
rouhle, though he says he will take her
back whenever she returns. Following
the elopement came a letter from Sylves-
ter Skidmore saying that he had secured
work and got over his fits, but it arrived
too late,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
LlNGo'S LATEST TALK.
He Says Annie LecOney's Murd ore
Killed Mrs. Miller.

CAMDEN, N. J.. Aug. 20.-Fraucis Lin.
go, the convicted murderer of Mrs Annie
Miller, was drawn out yesterday to say
something of the murder.
Deputy Sheriff Porter visited Lingo's
cell and had quite a lengthy converse
ton with him. During the course of the
conversation Lingo said:
of the murderer of Annie Leconey had
been hung, the Miller murder would
never have occurred. If had run away
like Murray did, I wouldn't be here
now"
This is the first statement that Lingo
has made regarding the tragedy since hif
imprisonment. 1t Is presumed that he
meant to imply by the above language
that the reason he had been arrested and
convicted was because of the prejudics
of the people around Merchantville, who
had made up their minds that he must
be guilty, evidence or no evidence, as the
murderer of Annie Leconey had not been
brought to justice. Lingo increases in
weight, is in excellent spirits and con
f1dent of new trial, which he is positive
will result in his acquittal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Eastern Association Games.
AT ROCHESTER
BRUTAL ASSAULT.

Newark Police Trying TO Run Down An
Unknown Wretch.
NEWARK, N. j.. Aug. 20.-Rose Kuhnie,
the 8-year-old daughter of respectabl 9
parents, living at 80 Magazine street, was
UNANIMOUSLY treated yesterday by some
unknown brute.
Rose is pretty girl and we'll developed
for her years. She says she was met by
a man who offered her several pennies to
carry a small parcel to a house that he
would lead her to.
The child followed the fellow until
they had reached the woods, where he
committed a serious assault upon her.
Afterward he placed the child upon a car
and sent her home. The girl gave good
description of her assailant, and the po-
lice are making every effort to hunt him
down. Little Roses condition Is critical.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
shor. $4,000 in His Accounts.

DURANGO, Col, Aug. Cot is charged
that Edward Lambert, Jr., bookkeeper Of
the San Juan Smelling and Mining Co.,
is short $110, 900 in his accounts. Lam
bert has $50, 900 worth Of real estate here,
and has for years been living extrava-
gantly. Some months ago a detective
was put in the Office with Lambert, and
when he reported it was shown that
Lambert had appropriated $110, 900 OF the
company's money. A warrant was sworn
out for Lambert's arrest, but he got wind
of it and left town. The sheriff is now
closeIon his tracks Z Lambert WAS also
mayor of this city, having been elected
1aat fall
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20

Weat getting so accustomed to
remarkable things that it is pretty hard
to astonish us nowadays. Two years
ago we added ready made clothing to
our well established tailoring and fur
nishing goods business. We decided
we would keep only the rightly made
kind, goods that we knew were reliable.
To compete with inferior qualities we
marked our goods at very close mar
gins of profit. The growth of our
business has been remarkable. The
public appreciated our efforts and this
fall we open the largest and best light
ed Clothing store in Connecticut. In
the meantime we are reducing our
stock and giving many grand bargains.
Come and get them.
J. B. MULLINGS.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
GLASS WORKS TO START UP.
A Partial Resumption by the Trade
Throng hout the Country.

M1LLvIILE, N. j., Aug. 20.-There was
a partial resumption in the prescription
branch of the flint glass trade through
out the country to-day. Whital, Tatum &
Co., Millville, put one large furnace in
blast, another one starts up tomorrow
and six more will shortly be running,
The Carr Lowerey Company, Baltimore,
put all their furnaces in blast to-day.
Fox of Philadelphia starts up his works
next Monday.
The outlook for busy season is good
1t is stated that Chairman Wallace, of
the Eastern Window Glass Workers
Wage Committee, has called a meeting
of that body to be held in Millville some
day this week, when new developments
in the window glass trade are expected.
Some of the South Jersey window glass
manufacturers are said to DO willing to
Sign the scale and start up their works.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Killed ON tho Central Road.

HERKIMER, N. Y, Aug. 2U.-The Cen
trails Niagara Falls express, west bound,
due at Herkimer at 2 a. NJ, struck car
riage while crossing the track near the
station here. The occupants of the car
rage were ]. F. Hickey, of Troy, and
H. o. Mulligan of, Greenbush, delegates
to the Firemen's convention now being
held here, with John Lawton of this
village as driver. Mulligan and Law
ton were instantly killed. Hickey
was badly hurt and little hopes are en-
Eertained of his recovery. Hickey is
captain of the Eddy Steamer Company of
Troy. Lawton was formerly from Water
town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
DARING ROBBERY.
A Masked Burglar In Albany Secures q
Quantity of Jewelry.

A Masked Burglar In Albany Secures q
Quantity of Jowelry.
ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 20.-The house of
John G. Mills, on upper Hudson avenue,
was entered by masked burglar at an
early hour in the morning, by means OF
ladder through the bathroom window.
Mrs. Mills was awakened by the flash
of the dark lantern in her face. Before
the lady could make an outcry the bur-
glar covered her with a pistol, at the
same time commanding her to keep
quiet.
The man then compelled Mr.. Mills to
take a diamond ring from his finger and
hand it over to him. The burglar over
looked the diamond earrings worn by
Mrs. Mills, as we'll as the greater part of
the lady's diamonds on the bureau, Sc
curing only about s., 900 worth of jew
elry.
There appears to have been but one
man in the robbery. This is the most
daring robbery that has occurred In this
city in 80 years. There is no clue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
The Holy Coat of Treves.

BERLIN, Aug 20.-Many Catholics join
hibition of the Holy Coat of Treves.
Pamphlets are widely circulated attack
ing the Bishop of Treves, and wordy
war is waged over the question raised
by Father Williams, who holds that
Christ's coat must have been shorter and
of poorer quality than the one on exhi-
bition
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
The Late James Russell Lowen's VIII

BOSTON, Aug 20.-The will of James
Russell Lowell, just filed in the Middle
sex Probate Office, disposes substan-
TALLY of the whole of his property for
the beueflt of his daughter and her chill
dren. He gives, however, to Harvard
College such books from his library as
the library Of the college does not
possess. He gives all his manuscripts
to Charles Eliot Norton, making him hi s
literary executor. George Putnam and
Moorefeld Storey are made the exec utors
of the will The amount of property
left by Mr.. Lowell was not large.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
SENT THE CARS FLYING.
Two Unknown Men Cause a Frightfu
Accident at Kane, Pa.

Two Unknown Men Cause a Frightful
Accident at Kane, Pa.
KANE, Pa, Aug. 20.-Two unknown
young men took blocks Of wood from the
front of the wheels of a freight car heavily
loaded with bark on top of a steep grade
on the Campbell Lumber Railroad here
at noon.
The car started down the grade at a
terrific speed and plunged into a locomo-
tive standing on the track at the foot of
the grade, wrecking the engine and car.
A. I. Pratt, fireman, was crushed against
the boiler and terribly mangled and he
died in the wreck. Engineer Dan Carvey
had his left leg crushed and was badly
scalded by escaping steam. He was taken
to the hospital, where his leg was am
putated. He will die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
The Teuton,o Breaks All Records.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-The steamship
Teutonic of the White Star line has
smashed the ocean record by crossing to
this side in days 16 hours and 81
minutes. She had also made the record
for single days performance, having
covered SIT miles the day before she
arrived here. The best previous record
was made by the steamship Majestic,
belonging to the same line, and was
days 10 hours and minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Guarding Against Trouble.

BRUSSELS, Aug. 20.-The Labor Con-
gress proposes on Friday to take an ex-
cursion to the field of Waterloo, where
orations are to be delivered in favor of
peace. Notwithstanding these peaceable
professions, the Belgian authorities are
preparing to take extra precautions for
tho safety of the Waterloo memorial, as
there is some fear of trouble at a gather
ing of French, English, Germans and
others on such historic spot. .asusasF SssH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
The Lizard Gang Leader Dead.

ORANGE, N. j., Aug. 20.-James Ed
monson, the notorious criminal and
leader Of thievesiin West Orange, known
as the Lizard Gang, died at 1890 a. m.
in the MemoriaT Hospital from the effects
of taking dose of rat poison. He was
arrested for a burglary, and while lock ed
up on Sunday morning last swallowed
the poison, which he had In his posses
sion. He told his confederates that he
would never serve another term in prison
and would end his life first.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
VIII Meet at Niagara Falls.

HERKmER, N. Y, Aug. 20-There was
an exciting hght in the Firemen's con-
vention for the next meeting place
Schenectady and Niagara Falls both made
great efforts. Stirring speeches were
made on both sides. The selection of
Niagara Falls was argued on the score
that Western New York has not had e
convention in years. The vote resulted,
Niagara Falls 1853, Schenectady lat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Foreign Praise for Now York

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-A letter was re-
ceived from DR.. William Ewing, who rep
resents the health department of this city
in the International Congress of Hygiene
and Demagraphy, beld in SarAden, in
which he says that in the opinion of the
congress the exhibits of the health de-
partment of New York city prove a per-
lection of discipline and system that is
unsurpassed in any other city of the
world
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Parnell Hits Back,

DUBLIN, Aug. 20.-The newspaper war
fare which has been carried on between
Parnell and Dillon almost since the
day the latter WAS released from
Galway Jail, continues with vigor.
The Freeman's Journal publishes q
voluminous contradiction from Mr.. Par
nell, in which he resumes his attack on
John Dillon and the rest of his opponents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Big Meeting Of Whee1men.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Aug 20.-It is esti-
mated that there are 1000 visiting wheel
men in the city in attendance at the
ninth annual meet of the State Division
of the L. A. w. The big parade had 750
men in line. The Syracuse and Buffalo
clubs made a good showing. There were
also good representations from Elmira,
Utica, Tonawanda, Binghamton, Lock
port and other towns. The track is in
good condition, and some good time is
look al for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Rr,sadier General of the X. OFF.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 2O.-The uni
formed rank of the Knights of Pythias
elected Col. G. E. Ben tley, of Cory,
Brigadier-Generalo of the rank in Penn
sylvania. The represen tatives of the
Grand Lodge participated in the parade
of the uniformed rank of the Order.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20

BOSTON, Aug. 20.-Captain Rowland,
Salvationist, who was accused by his
wife of paying too much attention to
Mrs. John L. Sullivan, returned to Provi-
denoe yesterday. His wife found him,
kissed and forgave, and the two have
abandoned divorce proceedings
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
King Kelly Playing in Boston.

BOSTON, Aug. 20.--An enthusiastic
crowd greeted King Kelly when he ap :
peared with the Association team on the
Congress street grounds. He will cap
tain the Boston "Reds" the remainder
of the season and will assist Morgan
Murphy in catching and Hardie Richard
son In left field
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Reunion at Gettysburg.

GETTYsBURa, Pa, Aug. 20.-Three hun
dred veterans of the 15Oth New York In
fantry Regiment, Col. E. B. Smith, of
Poughkeepsie, commander, are holding q
reunion on the battlefield here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
knights of Pythias Drill.

AMSTERDAM, N. Y, Aug. 20.-The
Knights of Pythias, who are holding an
encampment here, had a street parade
and contests in Guy Park. Poughkeepsie
won the competitive drill, which was
witnessed by 5000 people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Attacked by His Workman.

BROOKLYN, Aug. 20.-Because he failed
to pay their wages promptly twenty five
excited Italians chased Contractor Henry
Kinderman, of the Twenty-sixth Ward,
for several blocks with clubs and stones.
He escaped by whipping up his horse.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Sailing Government PATRONAGE.

OTTAWA, Aug. 20.-In the House Mr..
Cameron has made charges that Mr.. Co.
chrane, NJ. P, for East Northum berland,
is guilty Of selling Government patron
age to the highest bidder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

A Double Tragedy Resulting in the Death
of Widow and Her Lover.
LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 20.-Mrs. Aman =
da Eitnier, widow, aged 49, was shot
was killed in the Franklin Hotel last
evening by her lover, Lemon Ellsworth,
aged %. Ellsworth then committed sui
eide.
Both parties came here in the morning
from Ephrata, this county, where the y
reside No cause is known for the
tragedy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Stewart Acted i'm sslr-Dofsnoe.

ARLINGTON, Mass, Aug. 00-Eelix Stew
art, who shot and killed Patrick Finner-
ty, has been discharged from custody
the sriaeass slsa6s aAaEsAs MA e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
A Mexican Veteran Rewarded.

PORTLAND, Me-, Aug 20.-David Web
Der of Bailey's Island has just received
a warrant of 100 acres of land from the
government on account of services rem
dered in tn Mexican war. The claim,
with that of Is others from this vicinity,
was filed in 1855. 1t has been denied
again and again, but has at length been
toH
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
The Elberon Hotel Sold.

New YoRK. Aug. 2Q-The Elberon
Hotel at Elberon, N. j., including the
Garfield cottage, where President Gar
field died, WAS sold at auction for $62,-
900 to one of the trustees. The price at
which the property was sold is said to
be about half its actual value.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
GERMAN CABINET SPLIT,

Minister Miguel Wants the Emperor to
Suspend the Corn Duties.
BERLIN, Aug. 20.-Dr. Miguel, Imperl-
al Minister of Finance, has requested the
Emperor to suspend the corn duties for
four months. Chancellor Won Cap-ivi
had previously declined to discuss the
question with DR.. Miguel.
The latter's direct appeal to the Kai-
ser is expected to bring the differences
between Caprivi and Miguel to crisis,
and may seriously affect the solidity of
the Cabinet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 20.-The
cruiser Charleston steamed down from
Mare Island Navy Yard and went to sea
without stopping at this port.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Reject the 80 Per Cent. Offer.

BOSTON, Aug. 20.-At a meeting of the
creditors of John hRyan's Son, dry goods,
Atlanta, Ga, IT was unanimously voted
to roj0Ot the offer Of 30 per cent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 20.-Police Judge
Andy Egbert was shot and killed last
pigh at Grab Orchard by Town Marshal
William Sanders.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20

DALLAS, Tex, Aug. 2O.-Quite a bitter
fight is being made on the Sub Treasury
question in the State Alliance, but d
large majority Of the delegates favor the
Rch0m0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Two Killed by a Oave-in.

LANCASTER Pa, Aug. 20.-David White
ford and August KirchoR were buried in
. oAve-in here last evening and instantly
killed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30. The State De-
partment has received a oablegram fro m
the United States Consul at Martinique,
stating that a hurricane destroyed every
sail in port. Houses were damaged and
many lives were lost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
The National League Record.
Association Games,

AT BOSTON.
Boston. ....,,.1 8 o 2 0 o. 6
Baltimore. o O o. 2
Batteries-Bufhnton and Kelly; Mcmahon
and Robinson.
AT ST. LOUIS
The game scheduled between the St. Louis
and Columbus teams was postponed on account
of rain.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
Imported Wall Papers.

We have recently purchased at very
low figure, the retail stock of the New
York Wall Paper Co, New York city,
which includes many choice designs i'll
paper hangings of foreign manufacture
and which we will sell at less than one
half the regular prices. We would call
your attention to II line of Japanese papers
which for elegance of design and richness
in effect, stand unequaled. There .
some patterns of French and English pro-
ductOn. and large line of high grade
cartridge papers with hand made borders
to match, that makes our already large
stock of these goods complete in every de-
tail All kinds of painting and interior
decorating executed in an efficient and
workmaiilike manner.
L. r. II A A S b =,
$40 BANK STREET. WATERBURY,
p. S.-The balance of our artists goods
are being sold out less than cost.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Money ON call easy,
loaning at M and per cent.
RONDS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-08-20
BASEBALL SCORES.
The PhiIlies Lose Their First Game With
Tim KeeFo as Pitcher.

The PhiIlies Lose Their First Game With
Tim KeeFo as Pitcher.
AT NEW YORK.
New York ........1 o 0 2 0 O. 4
Boston. ............3 o o o 8 s o K Q
Batteries-Welch and Burrell: Staley and
Bennett.
AT PTTTSBURG.
Chicago. 8 u 0-k0
Plttsburg. .........0 o O o g 3 o. 6
Observation-Disclosures and Kittridge; King
and Miller.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia. o o o o O.
Brooklyn ..........2 2 o . A
Batteries -Keefe and Clements; Lovett and
Kinslow.
AT CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati .....0 o o o o o. 8
Cleveland. ........2 O 2 0 o o o x-4
- Batteries and Harrington: Gruber,
Young and thinner.