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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29

After the resolution had been adopted
without dissent, Edward G. SWEET, OF Maine,
got the floor and briefly thanked the con-
vention Said he;
"On behalf of the Maine delegation, and on
behalf of the citizens of Maine, irrespective
Of political affiliations desire TO acknowl-
edge this graceful expression Of sympathy
from this National Democratic Convention
TO our most distinguished fellow-citizen in
this, his hour OF sore affection. The
Democracy Of Maine, more than that of any
other State, has experienced the political
and official ostracism which the Republican
party, in the days Of its supremacy, tenders
to It's political opponents, but God forbid
that the Democracy Of Maine, or any State,
should hesitate TO tender its sympathy in
the presence of that grim tyrant who heeds
not patty lines,
Levels all rank,
And lays the shepherd's crook beside the sceptre"
Tremendous and long continued ap
plause
''Of Of the many misfortunes and be.
yesvements that have come upon the dis
tinguishsd gentleman within the past two
years, It might truly be said
"Ope woe doth tread upon aaothsr's heel.
- fast they follow.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29
PROFOUNDLY TOUCHED.
Mr.. Cleveland Hears Of His Nomin alton
and Issues a Statement

BuzzARp's BAY, MASS, June 23.-At 4:3O
this morning Mr. Cleveland, through Gov
ernor Russell, sent from Gray Gables the
following statement to the press:
81 should certainly be chargeable with
dense insensiblity IL were not profoundly
touched by this new proof OF confidence and
trust of the great party TO which ! belong
and whose mandates claim my loyal obedi-
ence. am confident that our fellow coun-
try men are ready TO receive with approval
the principles of true Democracy, and can
not rid myself of the belief that to win sue,
cess 1t is only necessary to persistently and
honestly advocate these principles;
Differences of opinion and judgment in
Democratic Conventions are by no means
unvholesome indications but 1t is hardly
conk nkeivable. in view Of the importance OF
our Success to the country and the party,
that there should be anywhere among
Democrats any lack of harmonious and ae-
tive effort to win in the campaign which
opens before us. have therefore no, con-
cern on that subject. II will certainly be
my constant endeavor to deserve the sup
port OF every Democrat"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29

crowd amused itself watching the glare of
! lightning, and in listening 10 the swish of
the rain Everybody bad yelled himself
hoarse and was content TO wait in compare
| tive silence the passing of the storm,
The roll call continued till Illinois was
seconded the nomination, of Cleveland. III
| linois casts iS votes for Grover Cleveland" I"
were his first words. This clear cut terse
announcement brought forth loud cheers,
and then Green told why Illinois did so.
When indiana was called, Hon. William
nation of Mr.. Cleveland in a few words, as a
substitute for Hon. Daniel W.Voorhees who
had been taken Ill. The clerk called the
State of Iowa, and Hon. John NJ. Duncombe
took the platform amid applause, and ad-
dressed the convention, nominating Horace
Boies.
Henry Watterson seconded the nomina-
| tion of Horace Boies.
J. d. Smidley, for Washington, seconded
Cleveland. as did G. +. Martin and John ],
Davis, Of West Virginia, and Mr.. sum
merle of Wisconsin. st. Clair, Of West
Virginia, seconded Hill as a winner. This
| closed the roll call.
down, and the first ballot was then taken
The result of the ballot was as follows:
Cleveland, 6l6i Hill, ia; Boies, l04; Nor
rison, 8; ,ampbell, 2; German, 38!; Steven
son, l6s; Carlisle, ID; Pattison, /; Russell /
| Whitney, !.
Before the result was announced many
delegates began changing their votes to
Cleveland. AT 3;40 a. IN. the convention
adjourned until 2 p. m, Friday.
THIRD Days (AND LAST PROCEEDINGS
At 2:55 p. m. Chairman Wilson called tn,
convention TO order and prayer was Offered
by Rev. Thomas Greene, Of Iowa.
The roll call for nominating speeches o.
candidates for Vic, President began at 8 p
John Z. Lamb took the floor TO place IL
nomination Isaac y. Gray, of Indiana.
When Colorado was reached II yielded II
place TO Illinois and Mr.. Nicholas Il. Worth
ington, Of Illinois put In nomination Ada
Il. Stevenson, the candidate who won.
When Connecticut was reached, Mr.. Vance
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29

the convention at l2:45 o'clock was called "a
order by Senator Brice, Chairman OF the
National Committee. After brief speech
Hon. W. G. Owens, Of Kentucky was intro.
duced as temporary chairman. There was
igTeat outburst of applause, and after il
bad subsided Chairman Owens made his
address.
The Rev. John Rouse then opened the
proceedings with prayer.
At its conclusion, Chairman Brce said:
Gentlemen of the Convention. by direction
Of the National Committees. the Chair pre-
tents TO this convention as its temporary Of
hcers the gentlemen named in the following
list, which the secretary will readn
The Secretary read the list ms follows:
Hon.W. @. Owens, of Kentucky, Temporary
Chairman; Secretary, :. L. Sheerin, Indiana;
Assistant Secretaries: W II. Doyle, .Pennsyl-
,ouri; l.. A, Rowley. Michigan; X. f. Will
ION, Mississippi G. X. Defreest, New York.
]. G. Swayne, Illinois; Principal Reading
Clerk, Hon. Nicholas NJ. Bell; 'Sergeant-at at
Arms, Hon X. J. Bright, Indiana.
The list was unanimously approved, and
Temporary Chairman Owens was escorted
70 the chair. The speakers voice penetrated
10 the farthest recesses of the galleries, and
his remarks were cheered 10 the echo
Gen. Bragg, of Wisconsin, then offered
resolution that the rules of the last Demo
cratic Convention govern this body until
otnerWlse OrUereu, Adopted
Seven members Of the Executive Commit
tee of the New York State Labor League are
here TO place before the Committee on
Resolutions OF the Democratic convention
the resolutions passed last Saturday night,
blythe workingmen of New York City,
lavoring the $5,000,0o0 appropriation by
Congress for the Worlds Fair The visiting
workmen hope that these or similar resolu-
lions will be adopted by the convention.
The New York men who bring these reso-
lutions here are: James w. Kreigh, ]. d.
sarsfeld, Evan George, James Casey, James
Hallsgerl George j, stinson and 7. 7. Mast
erson.
-. THE TAMNANY Caucus.
The New York caucus held this morning
at the Auditorium developed little new save
that Cleveland did not seem to the repre-
sentatives of New York 10 have the neces-
Iary two thirds of the convention which
would secure his nomination II was pro-
posed that Hills name should not be pre-
sented and that the whole strength of the
anti Cleveland forces should be concentra-
ted upon Boies. Mr.. Croker is understood
TO have opposed this resolution and 10 have
asked the meeting 10 come to no conclusion
until Mr.. Hill had been directly heard from,
as he would be some time to-day.
This was finally agreed upon and commit
tees were appointed to see the Iowa and
Maryland delegations, and TO invite them to
A(urtser conference at the Auditorium this
evening.
Mr.. Cable of Illinois, offered the follow
ing; THAT this convention tender its pro
found sympathy 10 that distinguished
American, James G. Blaine, in the many
Affections which have befallen him"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29
TO SAVE LIVES.
A Bill at Last Agreed on for Safety
Couplers for Freight Cars.

WAsHINGToG, ID. CA bill to protect rail.
road men in coupling freight cars has at last
been agreed upon by the house committee
on interstate and foreign commerce. Repre-
sentative 0Neil of Missouri, was authorized
TO make the report and will soon submit it
10 the house. The essential requirement re-
garding couplers for freight cars is that cars
sent 10 the shops for general repairs shall be
equipped with automatic couplers after July
1895, and all cars must be so equipped after
July 1898. The same dates are applied TO
providing continuous tram brakes for
freight trains to be operated from the loco
motive. Other sections of the bill require
locomotives TO be equipped with power
brakes, new locomotives to be equipped
after July, 1893, and all locomotives after
July, 1895. The subject Of the greatest diff
ference among the members Of the commit
tee has been the manner of choosing the
standard automatic coupler for freight cars.
Some of the members wanted IL left to a
commission appointed by the president,
while others favored the selection Of model
The scheme of special commission was OBJ
jected to as opening too many opportunities
FOR jobbery, and the members Of the inter-
state commerce commission were anxious to
escape the responsibility of making the Sc
lection themselves, as 1t involved 80 many
pretend to be experts. The method adopted
by the committee in the bill agreed upon
this morning is to leave the decision to o
vote Of the railroads The votes are to be
based on the number of freight cars owned
or operated by the variohs roads, and rs per
cent ofthe votes cast will be necessary to
select a standard automatic coupler. II no
such coupler receives sufficient vote before
August, 1893. the interstate commerce COM
mission shall, within six months, designate
. coupler which shall be adopted as the
standard. 1t is probable that the master car
builders type win be selected by the rail,
roads, and II not selected by them will be
designated as the standard by the interstate
commission.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
ExPresident Grover Cleveland Nominated For President
on the First Ballot.
GENERAL ADLM STEVENSON CHOSEN FOR VCEpRESIDEN7
An Exciting Session of the National Democratic Convention in
the Wigwam at Chicago. The Platform in full.
Sketch of the Nominees.

"Only in the Democratic National Con.
vention can we extend TO him the sympathy
which goes out from every section and from
every State Tremendous cheers
After the Blaine incident, General Bragg.
of Wisconsin, moved that the convention
adjourn TO II O'Clock tomorrow. Before
the motion could be put the delegates were
in the aisles. The band struck up When
Johnny Comes Marching Home and the
convention dispersed
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Precisely at 1890 o'clock the temporary
chairman raped the convention TO order
and called upon the Rev. Alfred Henry, of
the Methodist Episcopal Church of Chicago,
TO offer prayer after which the Temporary
Chairman announced that the first business
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29

Of the convention would be the report ofthe
Committee on Credentials. Some delay oc.
Cured until the Committee was ready with
their report.
Atexactly l o'clock the committee sub.
mitted its report and il became manifest
that the work of the Convention could now
be proceeded with. The committee report
ed in favor of seating John T. Caine and
Utah. The report was adopted.
The report of the Committee on Perma-
nent Organization was then presented and
adopted, and after a selection by the band,
Hon. w. L. Wilson, of West Virginia, the
Permanent Chairman, was introG iced, amid
great applause.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29
The FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

CONVENTION HAIL. CHICAGO June 2l.-
At 1880 the great wigwam was the coolest
place in Chicago. The planks of the floor,
the great timber standards, the roof, in
fact, the entire structure, was vet moist
from its recent drenching by furious rains
on Saturday night The result was a cool,
cellar.
broke over the building, rendering the in
terror Of the Wigwam very dark. The can
yass was let down over the upper windows,
The darkness increased and the interior was
shrouded in gloom. Tue audience yelled
loudly for lights.
When light and order had been restored
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29
MournIug CoIora

Black Is the almost universal
mourning color in Europe, but there
are q few exceptions For instance,
In Russia black is never used for COW
ering coffins, the cloth being of q pink
shade when the deceased Is child or
young person, q crimson color for wo-
men, and brown for widows. Italians
do not use black cloth, white being
used In the case Of q child and purple
velvet In the case Of adults
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29

of the committed the following resolutions
and move their adoption"
Then ex-Secretary Villas commenced 10
read the resolutions at 62s, but when he
reached the phrase, From Madison TO
Cleveland there was quick shout Of one
voice near the platform. II was lost how
ever in fash, for it seemed as with one
impulse the entire %, 600 people leaped upon
their chairs, and with hats and bandker-
chiefs in the air, 5000 throats let loose yels
and screams that shook the heavy air and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29
Mr., Stcvenson's Career.

A. +. STEVENSON, of Bloomington, ILL.,,
the Democratic candidate for Vice President
Of the United States, was born in Christian
county, Ky, October %, 1885, and educated
in the common schools of Kentucky and at
Center College, Danyille, Ky. He removed
with his parents to Bloomington in 1852 and
began the study of law there in 1857, being
admitted to the bar in 1858. He began the
practice of law in Chicago, remaining in
that city for ten years.
in Chancer y by the Circuit Judge and after
holding that position for four years, was
elected District Attorney, nn office which he
also held for four years, the expiration
of his term he returned to Bloomington.
General Stevenson was delegate 1T large
from Illinois to the convention which to-
day nominated him to the Vice Presidency:
He was unanimously elected Chairman OF
the Illinois delegation, and occupied his po-
sition at its head and made all announce
ments for the delegation until his name was
entered in the Vice Presidential contest,
when he delcately retired to the gallery.
In 1864 Mr.. Stevenson canvassed Illinois
as a candidate for Presidential elector on the
Democratic ticket. In 1874 he was nominat-
ed by the Democratic party for Congress IN
the Bloomington distri Ct. The district has
5000 Republican majority, but after very
exciting canvass stevenson deiea'ed ms
spponent General John McNulta, for re-
election by over 200 majority. He served
IN Congress during the Hoyes and Iilden
.,ectorial contest, and was one ot the earnest
advocates of a peaceful settlement Of the
differences in the Presidential controversy.
He was defeated for reelection to Congress
in 1876. the district at that time giving
Republican majority of less than 200. He at
once resumed the practice of law, but was
once more renominated for Congress in 1878,
this time defeating his opponent, Congress
man Upton, and being elected by over 2,6oO
majority.
After the expiratian of that term General
Stevenson resumed the practice OF law but
was delegate to the Democratic National
Convention of 1884 which nominated Grover
Cleveland for President. After the latter's
election, Stevenson was appointed First AS
sistant Postmaster General, and held that
Office during the entire Cleveland adminis-
tration. His urbanity msde him exceeding.
he was probably the favorite Of the Cleve'
land administration at Washington.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-03-24

Gen. Alger has made public his war
record. 1t includes great host Of OH.
cial documents from army offi;ials,
warmly praising Alger and recommends
ing him for promotion, and along with
them is the report Of Gen. Custer rec
ommendiDg the dismissal Of Alger
from service. The entire repo't is full
Of credit to Alger with the single ex.
ceptiOn Of the Custer document and
the endorsements thereto. In contra
diction to the statements Of Custer,
Alger's record shows that after the bat
tie of Boonville he laid off on account
Of illness, as he also did May y, 1884,
and Aug. %, 1854. In each case, how.
ever, he had certificate from his .Ufil-
cial surgeon to show that he was III. 1t
Is true that In his last absence on sick
leave Custer did not respond to tho
doctors application for sick leave for
Alger, but Alger has shown Clusters
motive by revealing the latter's inef-
fectual attempt to induce Alger to pro.
mote Clusters brother over the heads Of
older officers. That Custer did not
always regard Alger as q funk II shown
by the various recommendation in the
earlier portions Of the war wherein he
praises Alger highly.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-03-24

Pacific Coast station, should the oc-
casion warrant 1t, and the belief exist
ing is strong that every sealing vessel
which enters the forbidden waters will
be seized, irrespective Of what flag 1t
may fly. It will be remembered that,
pending a final settlement Of the
Gillian question this government
pushed all the work on all the vessels
and gangs of men were worked night
and day. The same state of affairs ex-
lists at this time. The machinists are
doing double time on the Ranger. The
Albatross Is ready to 60 at a moments
notice 50 soon as orders are received.
Her destination, it is believed, will be
Behring sea. The Charleston has
left the yard and Is at present in this
city. She will remain for few days,
or until orders to leave are received
from the navy department.. There Is a
possibility that she will leave for San
Diego, and await the pleasure of the
authorities ut Washington. There are
few, If any persons who doubt that
the Charleston will also go north.
Captain Picking, who relieved George
&. Renly, In command Of the vessel,
has arrived at the yard and taken COM
mand. Mr.. Remy obtained leave of
absence for two months, and has de-
parted for the East.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-03-24
An Englishman who holds a clerk

An Englishman who holds q clerk
ship In one of the prominent shipping
houses of this city has for years import
ed his clothes from London, yet has
never paid any duty and never SNUG
gled them in. At least he never snug
gled them in the usual ways adopted
by those who don't see the point of
paying Uncle Samuel for the privilege
of wearing English clothing. His plan
Is simple one, but 1t Is not likely to
he followed by many imitators. He
has a friend OH the other side who Is q
tailor, and he mails as a sample of
cloth one leg Of a pair Of trousers, half
of a waistcoat, the sleeve Of a coat or
half the back, and the parcel Is marked
sample" and comes wrapped In thick
brown paper, open at one end. Some
times It takes month or six weeks for
full suit to arrive, part coming via
New York and occasionally part by
Boston. The parts are then sewed to-
gether by tailor here and the suit Is
complete. Only once in six years has
4 parcel been lost IN transit, and it was
half the back IF q coat made Of a pecu.
liar shade of blue cloth which the Eng
lish clerk could not match. He had
the rest dyed black and got sufficient
black from local ,lealer tO finish the
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-03-24
The Resources Of Idaho County.

The mining districts embraced with
In the presents limits Of Idaho county,
though not the first, were nearly the
aArst discovered In the state. The
placer deposits Of Orc Elmo were soon
found to be Of insufficient extent to
{ rive employment to the crowd Of ad-
yenturous gold seekers who fiocked
there, % they drifted away in every
( direction In parties Of twos or threes or
dcsens IN search Of new Ell Dorados.
Thsre was no method In their search;
ths country was entirely unknown; one
was = apt to strike placer deposit in
one point Of compass ~ another. A
party o. about = dozen crossed Camas
prairie t0 6alnon river and followed
slowly up the shores OF that stream,
prospecting a. they went. They found
some gold there; indeed. many paying
claims have been and some still ~
! worked there along its banks and bars.
But II was not rich. At the same
point, between the mouth Of Little Sal
mon ana the junction Of South Fork,
they lett the river and climbed its
Hn0untaln to the northwart, In the d.
Ssction whence they came. They
0amped for the night In . grassy val
~, = abort distance from the subse.
Qusut town Of Florence. Their exper-
1eneed eyes told them IL was place
where gold might be found. Some
proceeded to sink holes, others attended
- the duties Of the camp, but the esst
pan az dirt washed was taken ffosll HE
gravsl disclosed by the roots Of an up
turned tses and yielded about two bits.
Locations followed, aud mining dis
trict. with = recorder and laws, was e.
StAblished, and within . few days,
when the news spread abroad to the
cutside country, crowd Of miners ar
Rived. and . dourlshing mining camp
resulted. This was in July, 1881. The
town Of Florence In 1852 was city OF
streets lined Tor the most part with
tents. A Heterogeneous macs Of hui
1nanity numbering several thousands,
lpcessantiy going and coming. There
Was mot employment or claims for more
than small portion Of those who ar
Iaved; the balance distributed Them
selves through the mountains a. miners
~ wont to do.
a party Of fifteen, under the lead Of
= mated pr0epect0r named Jim Warren,
discovered rich gulch near the head
of the creek, ssince called Warren's
cseek. In August, 1852. 1t is forty-five
mikes from Florence, on the south side
Ct Salmon river. The town Of Warrens
grow to importance. and has ever
ain6e continued the scene Of consider.
abls mining industry.
There have been many other mining
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-03-24

Siberian islands, where he believes q
current exists which will carry him to
the pole, or to It's -neighborhood, and
thence down the other side along the
coast Of east Greenland to open water.
He intends to devote the proceeds Of
his present series Of lectures toward the
expenses Of his expedition. He has al
ready received from government and
private sources upward OF 500, 600, but
he finds that q larger sum Is desirable.
1t is probable that the Royal Geogra-
phical society, Of which DIR. Manson is
gold medalists, will contribute. DR..
Manson says IN his lecture that he ex-
poets to leave Europe early next year
and to go directly to the mouth Of the
Lena in Siberia. He may take the
Kara sea route, but 1t is more likely
that he will 90 through the Suez canal
and enter the Arctic Ocean through
Behring strait. He expects his ex-
petition will be away between three
and four years, Us his progress will
necessarily be slow. The vessel, which
has been specially constructed with q
view to withstand Ice pressure, Is now
nearly completed. It tonnage Is about
$50, and DR.. Nansen Is confident that
no amount Of ice nipping will destroy
It. The little steamer will have ample
Accommodations for twelve men. Pro-
Visions will be taken for six years, and
those supplies will be selected which
furnish the greatest nutriment with
the least bulk. Probably the party
will be able to obtain seal and bear,
and thus add fresh meat to their re-
Nansen does not intend to
take an ounce If alcoholic liquors to
use as beverage, and he also has OBJ
}ectiOns to tobacco, which may not be
agreeable to 2ll his men. The engine
will he utilized for the production Of
electric light, and when the steamer
Is not In action the men themselves
will take the place Of the engine, thus
producing welcome light amid the
Attic darkness, while also taking the
exercise which they will need for the
preservation Of health. Gas will be
taken in.st0rage cylinders for the pur-
pose Of initiating y balloon which IL to
be part of the equipment. Tents will
be taken for use In sledging expedi-
tions, aud boats, which will be neces-
sary in case the expedition has to ADAM
don the ship. d.. Nansen's own con-
fidence and his business-like way Of
the details of his project
have inspired many with the belief
that he can carry It out, and his pro-
ject has been favorably regarded by
some Of the best European Attic
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1892-03-24

The same activity which prevailed
at the Mare Island navy yard during
tue Gillian trouble, says San Fran
cisco special, has again been revived
BY reason Of the Behering Sea con-
trOversy, and every indication points
strongly to the fact that the United
States proposes to send Immediately
north all the availabls vessels on the