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              * PITTSTON, PA., WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 29. 1886. ) TWOOBKW. I Tm Own PM fm \wo. [ LORD LONSDALE TALKS CIGARMAKERS WANT STATE CONVENTIONS. POTOMAC RIVER ROWERS. CHARLESTON UNEASY. RIDDEN ON A RAIL. Ulw Union Labels to b« Abolished. Winners of Events In the Annual Bo- Hm Cause of a iMKtba In Marlon, Ohio. • HE WOULD LIKE THE AMERICANS TO 8PEAK WELL OF HIM. Philadelphia, Sept 20.—The oigar manufacturers' convention was called to order by President Helman, of the National Cigar Manufacturers' association. A resolution that all members be requested to register all future trade marks in the labor bureau of tbe Legal Protective association of New York, and said bureau to be open for inspection, was adopted. Other Matters. W abhinqton, Bept. 29.—The fifth annual Potomac river regatta was rowed yesterday, under the most favorable auspices. Though the air was sultry, the heat was tempered by a strong southeasterly hraese, which, however, only rippled the surface of the water. All the races were a mile and a hail', straight away. OCCASIONAL QUAKES CAUSE THE Marion, Ohio, Sept 30.—The greatest excitement was occasioned bar* by the appearance of several hundred men, mostly employes of the Huber work*, bearing iu their midst the form of B. J. Con well astride of a fence rail. He waa accused of being too Intimate with the wife of J. & McClinton, and McCUnton's friends at the Hnber shops took it upon themselves to thus stop further annoyance to that gentleman. The whole crowd chased Con well into the country, soused him in a watering trough and bound him upon the sharp rail It was their further intention to tar and feather him, but they desisted upon the well-timed speech of Mayor Gaily. There was talk of arresting the leaders, but no arrests will probably be made, although many citiaans condemn-the act. The majority of the Huber employes are men of high character. . New Jersey and Connecticut Democrats Make Nominations. PEOPLE TO FEAR That Possibly Wiggins May Hit With His Predicted nisturbahces—Many People Went to Bed With Their Boots ■is Halations to tto Jealous "Frenchman and His Handsome Is After Gold—Only That and Nothing More— CLEVELAND AND J&BEEN Bat Would Fi|ht if Weeessnry. The first race was a four-oared gig race between the Columbias, of Washington, and the Ionas, of Philadelphia, which was won by the forme £ by two lengths. Time 9:28 1-2. On—The Karth Cracks in Bdgafleld, Nbw York, Sept 29.—Miss Violet earner- Do's husband, David De Beosaude, got out of bed in the Morton house at 8 o'clock yesterday morning and went up to Delmonico's and breakfasted with Business Manager Lord Lonsdale. Violet Cameron and her sister, Miss Constance Loseby, were at their new quarters in the Hotel Madison. Although Lord Lonsdale had engaged rooms at the Madison, be did not occupy them. Miss Cameron does no* regard herself as ejected from the Hoffman house. She states that she desired to be nearer the Casino, and she would have made a change anyway. Lord Loodsdale, in speaking of De Bensaude's frequent visits to him since the arrived on Sunday, said last night: "Perhaps De Bensaude is plumb broke, my boy. Of course. I don't know that he Is, for he hasn't asked ma for any money. If he did ha wouldn't get a confounded cent. Of course, he has some motive in coming to see me, but in his conversation ha has never led up to it yet. This Benaene or Bensaude or What'shis-name—I hardly know—first asked me to act as a mediator between himself and his wife. There was some trouble between them over some funds, and they wanted me to act as trustee. I had known Miss Cameron fqr a number of years, and did all I could to help them through the rumpus. Then this man tried to drag my family into his affairs, «i..l finally attempted io blackmail me. He put up a 'plant' on me some mouths ago and had me fined forty shillings in a Mswcastle police court. After that he got up the story that I had been criminally intimate with his wife in order to blactarall me. He is anxious to talk about me when I am not present, but yon ought to see how slow and quiet he is when I ■m on hand. He knows that there is not a word of truth in his story about the relations between his wife and myself. The fact that he calls upon me so often ought to convince people of that Not that I care what people say of me. I should like them to speak well of me, and particularly the people here, but if they wish to do fte other thing they can, and right welcome will they be. "My wife knows exactly my relations with MC«s Cameron and this opera company. She knows and trusts me. That is all I oare for. Lady Lonsdale has been very ill or she would have come over with me, I expect she will Join me bare just as seon as she is well enough. "I do not like to say harsh words, but 1 should like to say that when Mr. Stokes spoke to Cameron and advised her to leave his hotel, saying that De Bensaudb was hanging around with a pistol to shoot her, he did a cruel act Miss Cameron is highly sensitive and very nervous, and, of course, hurried off to this hotel. I have taken adjoining rooms in order to prevent De Bensaude from annoying her. "And the reason I had for taking the rooms was that De Bensaude threatened to crack my haad if I t6ok rooms in the same hotel with Miss Cameron. My head is not cracked yet, you see, and it will not be. 1 have offered to lit De Bensaude shoot me if he really believes down deep in his hfart that my relations to Miss Cameron are other than those of business manager of her opera company. He has not shot ma. yet. I'll lay a thousand to one that I can make a shot useful, but if De Bensaude attacked me in the street I should hrush him aside and have as little of a scene as possible. I want it understood that I am in this thing only as a business man and for what I can make out of it Of course, De Bensaude has got to make a livelihood, but be will not make it out of me, you can be assured." A resolution to the effect that congress should abolish the tax on cigars was reported adversely. A spirited discussion ensued on the committee's report, and the report was finally postponed indefinitely. Head the Two Tleketo For Governor Charleston, Sept 29.—There have been further shocks felt here since 1:08 p. m., but that one, together with the two light shocks felt before daybreak yesterday, has caused a general feeling of uneasinem throughout the city. A good many people who professed to have no faith in Wiggins are now beginning to think {hat perhaps ha may be right after all. At any rate considerable anxiety is felt of Their States. The junior four-oared race was won by the Potouiacs, of Washington, beating the Alcyone*, of Elisabeth, N. J., by over half • length. Time, 9:10 A resolution was offered by Mr. Frye, proposing a label for the use of such manufacturers as may desire it The resolution was rejected. A resolution abolishing the drummers' tax was adopted. A resolution asking for the passage of a national bankruptcy law was adopted. Also One providing for the establishment of an industrial School for instruction in cigar making. An amendment encouraging the apprenticeship system was carried, the Original resolution being lost A resolution favoring abolition of the stamp on imported cigars was adopted. Large Attendance at Both Conventions and a Nomination on the Pint Ballot in Bach Case i The Candidates and the The junior single was won by Baker, of the Plate Printers, with Houston, of the Ionas, second, Noordsey and Reed, of the Potomac*, bringing up the rear. Time, 10:17 1-8. Platforms Adopted for the Campaign. for what may come forth, and great relief will be felt fit no serious disturbances occur during the next twenty-four hours. Extra precautions were taken by a large number of persons in the way of getting safeplaoesto sleep, and many went to bed with their boots on. Tbinton, Sept 2#.—The action of the New Jersey Democratic State convention held here to-day to nominate a candidate for governor developed intp an ovation in honor of the suooessful candidate. The representation from all sections of the state wns tbe largest in many years, and unusual interest was manifested in the proceedings. Taylor opera house was elaborately festooned with flags for the occasion. The whole body of the house was devoted to the delegates. The gallery was crowded with spectators. The weather was so warm that nearly every man had a palm leaf fan. Same of the delegates and many of the spectators took off their coats and-endeavored to keep comfortable in their shirt sleeves. AU the counties were fully represented. The convention was called to order at 12:30o'clock by Hon. Rufus Blodgett. Judge John W. Westcott, of Camden, was chosen temporary chairman. He counseled moderation as the true spirit of Democracy, with a view to the best interests of the party. The two guat questions to be solved, he said, were taxation and the relations between capital and labor. The senior fours was won by the Potomacs, Columbias second and the Fairmounte, of Philadelphia, third. Time, 8:88 3-4. DEATH FROM A 8PARRING MATCH The li£ht weight fours was won by the Potomacs, Columbias and Analostans, of Washington, respectively second and third. Time, 9:24 34. - A Short Method of Disposing of a Case Advices were received hare from Edgefield county which state that on Friday morning a heavy sharp earth quiver was felt there about 2 o'clock. It was found after daylight that there were large cracks in the earth running north and south fifteen feet to 200 yards in length, and, from one to three inches wide. Froi^MtV1 of these cracks strong sulphurous smoke arises, and in one instance where one of these fissures pasiss through a cotton field the smoke or fumes arising therefrom has apparently killed all vegetation for fifteen or twenty feet on either side of the cracks. Philadelphia, Sept. 30.—The trial of Charles Archibald and Robert Hamilton, accused of murder in causing the death of John Cameron in Xaylastduring a sparring match between Archibald and Cameron, was had yssterday. The defense that tho sparring match was a friendly one, that Cameron's fatal injury on the head was received accidentally, and that Hamilton was a mere looker on. The prosecution argued that the sparring match betng itself a violation of law, those concerned were criminally responsible for tike results. Archibald finally pleaded guilty to manslaughter. The prosecutiou thereupon consented to abandon the case against Hamilton, and Archibald was sentenced to four and a half months' Imprisonment, to date from last May. Both the prisoners were therefore'released. A resolution was introduced by Mr. Gumpert, abolishing the use of labor organisation labels. Adopted. An executive committee was appointed, consisting of Edward Hyman, New York, chairman; George C. Fralm, Reading; B. Barron, Baltimore; Solomon Ruth, Cincinnati; Oscar Fullen, SpringfiekV N. Y.; Albert Gumpert, Philadelphia; Frank Melroy, New York; R Mowne, Philadelphia; David Hirsch, New York. The senior single was won by Kearney, of the Potomacs, Baker, of the Plate Printers' association, second, and Noordsey, of the Potomacs, third. Time, 9:33. The eight-oared race was won by the Potomacs, the Columbias being 10 seconds behind. Time, 7:89 1-2. NEW YORK'S TAX LEVY. What the Assessors Find in the Matter It was decided that the next convention Bhall be held in Baltimore, in the last week of October, 1887.  Nbw York, Sept. 29.—The report of the state assessors, adopted by the state board of equalisation, declares that the county returns of values have, in nearly every case, been obviously untrue. This is especially the case with New York county, where it is a notorious fact that the total value of property has increased enormously, yet, a reduction of assessment is asked for. The assessors find that fanning lands have decreased in value, as a whole, 20 per cent during, the past fifteen yean, while real estate in New York and Brooklyn has more than doubled in value. The asseaaors recommended and the board adopted an increased assessment of real property of the state, amounting to *187,550,844, or about 5 pet oent on the total assessed value. of Appraisements. In the Diamond Field. STAMPS ON BEER KEGS At St Louis (morning game)—St Louis, 8; Baltimore, 6. (Afternoon game)—St Louis, 16; Baltimore, 3. Canses a Lockout of Coopers In Mil- waukee. At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, cago, 8. 8; Chi Frlno* Edward Island. Milwaukee. Sept 29.—The men employed in Phillip Goerre's cooper shop have been locked out for several days past The question at issue is of general interest to manufacturers, and is one that is attracting widespread attention. The difference, as stated by Mr. Goerres, is that he employs Knights of Labor coopers, aqd that one of the clauses in the agreement between employer and workmen is that the union stamp shall be affixed to every keg made in his. shop. The men insist that the stamp shall not be placed on the kegs until they are sold. He asks that each keg be branded as it is made. He now has 2,000 kegs in stock and in six months he will have, he asserts, 0,000 unstamped kegs iu his shop, and that he will be under the control of the mon, as unstamped kegs are unsalable. Mr. Goerres loo'exi out his employes in preference to placing himself in this predicament Ttao piaster workman of the coopers' assembly, Knights of Labor, supports the workmen in their position and, as the manufacturers will oppose the stand taken by the Knights, further trouble is expected. After the appointment of the various committees the convention took a recess preparatory to the permanent organization. At Pittsburg — Athletic-Pittsburg game postponed on account of rain. At Washington—St Louis, 5; National, 2. At Cincinnati—Cincinnati-Brooklyn game postponed on account of rain. Ottawa, Sept. 29.—A' delegation has arrived here from Prince Edward Inland to renew the dsrnand upon the Dominion government for better term* for their province. They ask for the fnliUlmeat of the terms under which the island entered the confederation, or for compensation for their noo fninnment It la aim understood that they will ask for the refunding of moneys expended by the Prince Kdward Island government on the provincial railway, which la non-Dominion property. When the couvontipn reassembled at 2:10 o'clock Hon. Allen L McDermott, of Hudson, was elected permanent chairman and the permanent organization was completed. At New York—New York, 8; Kansas City, 2. Chairman McDermott spoke briefly against corporate monopoly and aggressive capital and In favor of organized labor. All other league games postponed cm account of rain. The Boys Wanted to Go West. A report of the committee on credentials was adopted admitting nine more delegates from Hudson and Essex counties respectively and three more from (Jape May county, thus giving one delegate from each polling precinct This Increased the total number of delegates from 688 to 659, making 830 necessary to a choice. Boston, Sept 29.—The 14-year-old colored boy, Warren Poller, who piaoed an obstruction on the Providence railroad track near Clarendon Bept 19, was arraigned to-day and held for the grand jury in 91,800 bail He has oonfeeBed his crime, saying that ha and three other boys, whom he refuses to name, put the -obstruction on the track fattending to wrack a train, rob the pa—lift and go west with the proceeds. Dublin, Sept 29.—The regular fortnightly meeting of the National league was held in this city yesterday. Mr. Tim Harrington, iL P., treasurer of the league, announoed that the receipts since the last meeting amounted to $15,000. He stated that he expected there would be ssi enormous increase in the number of evictions during the coming winter, Mid that he intended to devote all the above donations and those hereafter received to the relief of auoh sufferers. Mr. John Dillon addressed the mMtbg. Mr. Dillon said that peace depended cuthe action of the landlords. Two thousand families are already under notice of eviction'&uring the winter months. It was, he contended, the imperative duty of the people to continue to resist within the law these evictions, whereby victory was certain.To Besist Eviction. San Aireomo, Texas, Sept. 29.—At Koala, Bearalla county, to-day Joe Bonis, aged 18, has coofeswd that t*o companions named Brom and Wood, aged IS and 14 years, murdered a Mexican herder and killed sixty sheep "Just for a lark." Burris stood guard whfle the other two boys were engaged In the bloody wort. The three were arrested and are now in the Muela Jail. Tutu OB a Lark. The committee on resolutions reported a platform, which expressed regret at the rerecent death of many great Americans— generals and statesmen—including Grant, McClellan, Hendricks, Hancock, Seymour and Tilden, indorsed the administration of Governor Abbett, condemned the importation of convict and pauper labor, applauded the efforts of ti» Democratic house of representatives to restore public lands, commended popular education, sympathized with labor in its contest with capital, favored a i*|rtion of the public debt and eulogized the work of Gladstone and Parnell in their struggle to secure! the natural right of self-government for the Irish people. Pastor Staunton's THaL Brooklyn, Sept 29.—The trial of Pastor Benjamin Staunton of the Fort fir—Is Presbyterian church for beating and his wife, and for allowing Mrs." Mary Laidlsr to remain at his house in opposition to the wishes of his wife, and treating her in a manner which caused his wife to be onhampy, was continued yesterday before the Brooklyn Presbytery, in the Franklin Avenue church. Bloyele Ttoaraament la Newark. Hbwabx, Sept. 88.—The New Jersey Cyellng and Athletic association, Whose grounds are at BoaeviUe station, Newark, will hold their first annual totirnamant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The iuwnrlat1nn is composed at the amateur whealmsn of Newark, Orange and Jersey City. United American Mechanics. Baltimore, Sept 29.—The forty-second annual session qf the order of United American mechanics is in progress in this city. There are delegates present from the states of Virginia, West Virginia, California, Hew Hampshire, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, Penn-_ sylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Con-' necticut and other states. The report of tha committee on credentials and the admissioi of eighteen newly-elected delegates repre senting Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, 'Pennsylvania, Delawan and Maryland constituted the business of the first day. Nomina tod for Congress. Syracuse, N. Y. Sept 29.-The Republican congressional convention of the Twentyseventh district, comprising Oswego, Wayne and Cayuga counties, at Lyons, has nominated ex-Congressman Newton W. Nutting, Ot Oswego, by a vote of 23 to 18 for 8. E. Plkyne, of Auburn, the present representative. Nutting's nomination was made unani- Boston, Sept. 29.—About a year ago Lawrence Burns, a member of the Boston Salvation corps, was lassoed by a Causeway street hoodlum while, on his way to the depot with the oorps, en route to the provinces. In a few weeks a lump appeared under his chin, caused by a knot in the lariat This developed into an absoess which was unskfllftllly lanced and threw him into quick consumption, from which he has just died. A Boston Salvationist Dead. Mrs. Hnrllnurt Gate her Pwm. Newport, Sept SSL—In the luprem* court in the divorce suit of SO* C. Hurlburt vs. Henry Hurlburt, Jr., of New York, the cane wh heard and granted. No appearance for defendant The charges wen neglect to pro- Tide, extreme cruelty, intempwanee and desertion. The counties were then called in alphabetical order to nominate candidates for governor. Wlien Atlantic county nominated Judge Robert 8. Clreen, of Essex, it sounded the keynote of the convention. Other name* were mentioned, including those of Rufna Blodgett, of Monmouth; Augustus W. Cutler, of Morris; Andrew Albright, John Mc- Gregor and David Dodd, of Essex; Judge John W. Westcott, of Camden; Charles E. Hendrickson, of Burlington, and John Hopper, of Passaic. The progress of the first ballot showed Judge Green to be far in advance of all competitors, and before the result could be announced there was a general stampede and a changing of votes ill his favor. He had received 365 votes, being 86 mors than a majority, against 145 for Blpdgett,~who was second in the race. Judge Green's nomination was then made unanimous, the band began to play, the convention adjourned, and the Democratic statesmen dispersed with cheers for their nominee. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: National councillor, Charles H. Stein, of Baltimore; vice national councillor, James E. Ritchie, Philadelphia; secretary, John Zerver, Philadelphia; treasurer, James H. Shimi. New Jersey; marshal, John W. Butler, Connecticut; protector, William 8. Wright, New Jersey; doorkeeper, Thomas Nichols, Massachusetts. Will Nat ta But. Toledo, Sept 29.—Hon. Frank Hurd was yesterday nominated for congress by the Democrats of the Toledo district His opponent was Ellis, of Sandusky. Mr. Hurd was nominated on the first ballot Binqhamton, N. Y., Sept. SB.—George Ax tell, who was under sfcltenee of death for murdering three men at Deposit en May SO, 1886, and in whose case a motion for a new trial was argued Monday, died of apoplexy in his cell yesterday. A Young Porgef. WoBCXSTXR, Kan, Sept. 29.—Myron W. Maynard, a 16-year-old son of a prominent railroad official, is discovered to hare forced Mgnatures to several small checks, which he passed at stores in this city, and at Jordan, Marsh & Co.'s, Boston. He secured about $119 in this manner and has disappeared. He has been known as a very bright boy, but Inclined to be fast * Cincinnati Switchman Strike. Lord Lonsdale, Miss Cameron and Mias Loeeby had supper at the Hotel Madison at midnight, and then Lord Lonsdale strolled down Broadway to his rooms ill Delmonico's. Cincinnati, Sept. 29.— After negotiating for several days, the railroad yardmen have made a break in the situation and oome out for their demands. Fifty switchmen employed in the yards of the Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis and Ohio and Mississippi roads have quit work. Tley stated that at the last conference the officials had made promises which they failed to keep. On the Ohio and Mississippi the trouble wap in reference to Sunday work. The men left quietly, and at the close of the day their places had not been filled. It is probable that the men in other yards will make a similar A motion was made to strike the word "mechanics" out of the title of the order making the name "The Order of United Americans." This will be arced upon to-day. Newport, R. 1, Sept. 90—The residence of the historian, Bancroft, lup been robbed of a large quantity of silvar plate. A watchman on neighboring premises «aw the burglar leaving and shot at him, but the man was not hit and escaped. The Historian Robbed. Ten of the chorus girls of the Cameron Opera company saw "Erminie" at the Casino last night Lord Lonsdale's valet in a silk hat was also present. Trouble About the Garleld Monument. Cleveland, Sept. 29.—The erection of the Garfield monument contini es to interest the people, and the matter hi s been discussed very freely since the exposure of the queer work of the trustees and contractor in the building of the shaft. It is understood that are soon to be begun by subscribers to the fund to compel the trustees of the monument to reveal the price agreed upon for its erection. They have been figuring on the cost, basing their calculations on the claim that some $30,000 wfli be saved by lopping off sevahfy-flve feet at the top of the monument That would be $366.50 per foot. At that rate the remaining 175 feet will cost 46,688.- 66. Allowing $25,000 for extras about the base and the $20,000 for interior decoration, the sum total will he $01,666. They believe that the contract price will not exceed 000. The Highest Tide Yet! N*w York, Sept 90.—The tide in the harbor toee higher yesterday than has been known with two exceptions within the memory of old- river men. The occurrence Is attributed by some to the planetary conjunctions. Cellars along the river fronts were filled with water, but goods wore removed in time to prevent much damage. To Investigate the Fisheries. Judge Robert 8. Green is a native of New Jersey, having been born in Princeton on the 25th day of March, 1831. He is a prominent lawyer. He was graduated from Princeton college in 1850, and three years later he was admitted to the bar. From 1857 to 1868 he was city attorney, and during the next succeeding five years a member of the citycouncil of Elizabeth, where he resides. Ha has also held the offices of surrogate and presiding judge of Union county, and in 1873 was a member of the convention appointed to suggest amendments to the constitution of the state. Two yean ago he was elected to congress, defeating his Republican opponent by 2,000 majority. His term, does not expir* until the 14th of March, 188T. Personally Its is of a genial disposition, and hears a superior reputation in his state. His canvass tor the nomination was skillfully managed by Senator McPherson and Governor Abbett and their friends, and the Democracy of New Jersey consider his election as assured Brooklyn Republican Uafie. Brooklyn, Sept 30.—The Brooklyn Republican league has Voted in tavnrof submitting to the gpopja at ilia coming election the question of a wale constitutional convention. '  Boston, Sept 29.—The subcommittee of the committee on foreign Relations of the United States senate has gathered here to confer on the preliminaries of the investigation on the fishery question in accordance with the vote passed at the last session. Senator Edmunds, chairman, presided. The , other members are Senators Morgan, of Alabama, Frye, of Maine, Evarts, at New York, and Salisbury, of Delaware. They will consider the fishery question In' general but have not yet decided as to the order of procedure. Whether hearings will be public or private is yet undecided move to-day. Fearful Work of a Storm. Fined for Sunday Ball Playing. Cincinnati, Sept 80.—Members of the Brooklyn Base Ball club were lined $1 each apd costs by Squire Diehl for playing ball here last Sunday. • Riid City, Mich., Sept 39.—Losses from Saturday's rain storm will amount to more than *200,000. At Carey, Mich., lightning stmck a tree, which fell on a house occupied by Ja»nes Bairows, killing his child and injuring his wife. Christopher Gable's barn, near Missaukee Junction, waS visited by lightning Sunday night and totally destroyed with its contents. At Hersey the dam and bidge were carried out an4 Hall & Manning's sawmill damaged. The railroad tracks were badly washed out ail through this part of this county, but have been repaired and traffic resumed Weather Indications. W/mhinoton, Sept SB.—For the Atlantic coast states (air weather, slightly cooler, with brisk northerly winds. TRADE BULUET1N. Bsieher Batertalned. London, Sept 20.—Henry Ward Wiiihf was formally entertained a* Memorial hall yesterday by the Congregational board of To Harmonise With Trades Unions. Philadelphia, Sept. 29.—At a conference of the committee of the National and International Trades unions with the general executive board of the Knights of Labor, for the purpose of seooring decisive action at the forth ooining general assembly at Richmond, positive assurance was received from General Master Workman Powderly and other members of the executive board that they would use every endeavor to establish satisfactory | relations with the trades unions. The oom: ratttee has issued an address to the trades unions on the subject Stocks Active and Una, at a Seaeral Advance. Nsw Yokx, bept ML—Money closed at 5; highsat, 7; lowest, 4. Foreign rrehaage Arm at C8S«4.8S«kctoal rates, sixty days, demand.4.86*4. Government* closed firm; currency *.1* bfc?; 4s, coup., li* bid: 4Ks. coup.. Ill J6 bid. New York and Nsw England continued to lie the leading feature of the market, odvanciac Hi paints from last closing. The net advances for the day ranged-from a to Sfc. the latter in Tennsasse OoaL New York and New England came next, at Hi advance; Western (Talon, 1*: Central Pacific, 1*4: Lake Share, 1%; Jersey Central, 1H; Pacific Mall, 1)4; St Part. 1M; Kansas and Itoxas, 1; Michigan Central, 1; San Francisco prefem il, 1; anl Louisville and Nashville, ]%. The Haled for the day were 4K.M5 shrires. vs BelvldErb, N. J., Sept 29.—The trial of James Titus, janitor of the Methodist college, at Hackettstown, for the assault upon and murder of Tillie Smith, a servant at the college, on tue night of April 8, began here yesterday. The case attracts much interest and a large crowd was present It will be remembered that Miss Smith, who had gone to a party on the evening of April 8, was found dead in the college grounds the next morning with evidences of assault and murder. Suspicion rested upon Titus, who slept in the basement and who is supposed to have been aroused by the girl when she sought admission on returning from the patty. Titus is defended by J. G. Shipman and son and by Mr. Beasley, son of the chief justice of this state. •» . • Janitor Titus on Trial. Manager Abbey Married. Boston, Sept 30.—Henry K. Abbey and Mis* Florence Gerard were married at St PauT» church yesterday. THE CONNECTICUT Paid Their Kespeets to the President and CONVENTION Mew York, Sept 26.—The British government having decided to take steps with a view to legislating on the subject of storage and hpndling of combustible and explosive materials, Col Majendle, the chief inspector of the bureau of explosives, who investigated the dynamite explosions in the houses of parliament and the tower of London last year, and Mr. Boverton Bed wood, the distinguished English chemlft, are about to visit the United States to study the conditions under which similar materials are stored and transported with us. Bow to Storo Kxploslves. CONDENSED NEW8. Nominated Candidates. Frank Squires and four other prisoner* escaped from the Geneeeo (N. T.) JaiL Squires waa under indictment for the murder of Bmory Thayer at Hamilton station Uwt October. Four hundred (tone rubber* quit work in Mew York city because nen-union men were seems to be probable. Nkw Haven, Sept. 29.—The Democratic state convention was called to order at the New Haven opera house yesterday by Hon. James Gallagher, chairman of the state central committee, who proceeded at once to business by calling to the chair Han. A. E. Burr, of Hartford, who had been selected temporary chairman. After rousing cheers had been given the chairman, he addressed the convention, congratulating tike party on the flattering prospects, which, he said, seemed to insure the cuccess of the Democratic party in the state and country. He reviewed the last national campaign, and said that fortunate indeed was it for the welfare of the country that a man of clean record was chosen by the votes of the Democrats and of the Independents, who fait that the time had come when it was their duty to abandon their party and strike stalwart blows for their country. As Democrats, whose principles are the principles of the oonstitution, we thank those Independents for the aid they render. Another Comet Discovered. Bobtok, Sept Dr. Krueger, at gui Germany, has received a dispatch from the Cape; of Good Hope announcing the disoov_ 11 |fc»Tl comet, on the 26th tost, by ProfTSmor Finley. Its position on that date, 8 I boors Greenwich time, was right ascension, 17 hours 2 minutes 5 9-10 seconds; declination south, 26 degrees 4 minutes 6 seconds. : Its daily motion was plus 35 minutes of arc is right asocoision and 3 minutes south. It is described as being one minute in diameter J with oentral condensation and very, faint . Its shape is circular. General Markets. New You, Sept. S8.—FLOUR—Quiet, closing weak; floe, *1.(®@3.#0; superfine, No. t extra, »*.«8®2.15: Ohio extra, *165® 4.75; at Louis extra, $*.66C&4.WD; winter wheat extra, *8.65@4.9Q; Minnesota extra, **6S®4.#0. Southern Flour flute t, but steady! common to choice extra, IMWi3 WHEAT—Options dosed Arm at the best figures of the day. Spot closed flrm. Sales of No. » red winter, afloat, at lD5)4c.; No. S red, MKc.; ungraded red, 8B®88c , No. » red wtetw, Oct, Ufio.; Not., 8#*c, Sept, 84*0. M; Dec., 88c. bid; No. 1 red state, cash, 88c.; #o. 1 white state, 84c. The He* Jcihn Clapp, a lawyer and poUtiM.n of some prominence, died at Bingham ton, If. Y. * Anna Hawley, 18 years old, daughter of a prominent phyakrfan at Butianrt, VI, oat off her hair, donned male Attire and fled frosa home. Walt For Diplomatic Correspondence. Massachusetts Republicans. AVashinoton, Sept. 29i—The state de- IDartinent is understood to take the position that the information possessed by this government is not sufficient to warrant a revocation of the presidential proclamation of 1884 suspending discriminating duties against Spain. The only information of Spain's failure to adhere to her part of the agreement comes indirectly through a branch of the Cuban government, and it is claimed that diplomatic correspondence should precede any action by this government. Boston, Sept/ SB.—Many delegates to the Republican state convention have arrived. The ticket will aiqiost certainly be Ames for governor, Plunkett for second place, and the present officer* renominated for the other positions. The platform baa been agreed upon by the committee on resolution*, but is not yet made public. Crow Indiana in Montana surpassed «e-gan camp and itampeded 800 horse*. Theea tribea are hereditary enemies. The old stewner Plymouth Rock, onoa owned by Jamse Flak, Jr., andruna»_anexr ounion boat between ITew York and Barton, la to be broken up. Portland, Me., Sept. 29.— Ex-Cashier Gould was brought before Judge Webb of the circuit court to answer to the indictment found against him by the grand jury. As this was but a partial report of the jury Mr. Gould did not care to plead till be could hear what other indictments would be found, and Vaa attempt is being made to secure his F bail The grand jury wiH report more indictment! Expert Lamsun, of Boston, is going over the aoooumts of the baoik item by item. Gould's Indictments Not All In. OORN-rOpttaM dosed flrm, and KOMc. higher. Spot lot* doesd strong. Salsa of No. 9 mined at 4094c.; ungraded mixed, 4S047o.; No. S mixed, Oct., 4«Hc.; Nov., 48c.! Dec., 4#c. OATS—Closed quiet but firm; No. 1 white state, S7c.; No. 2 do., *)*D.; NO.* mixed, Oct, Sl«c.; Nov., **Mc.; Dec., MMc. BYE—Nominal; western, H©67o.; state, 58®Sto. BARLEY—Neglected. PORK -Quiet, but stead;; new mete, *11.86® Philadelphia, Sept 28.—Ex-President F. •B. Go wen is to be a Democratic candidate for congress in the Schuylkill district of this Bx-President Gowen la Polities. In the man who was successful they have not been disappointed. We look fofc- no perfection in any Individual, but we bare found Cleveland true to his record. His administration has been clean. He has adhered to the limitations of the constitution and is growing stronger in the confidence of the people. Mar 8. Goodman, of Lancaster, Pa., ohalnnan of the Prohibition party-, state committee, haa nsignsd an* George M. Lefevre, of Strasborg, waa cboeen in Ua place. The Troy Hue steamer Saratoga stuck in the mud near TivoH, {(. Y., and 300 pnssengara remained an board all night. The St. Louie and Chicago Baae Ball ehtbs, champions of the asshoiatton and league dnbk, will play nine game* after the season A closes for the world1, championship. A school at New Orleans ha* deatd and the teacher* left tor Tennessee.to await develop raents in the Wiggins earthquake on the mh. That Bogus Treaty. London, Sept 29.—Both the authorities at the British foreign office and the members of the American legation authorize the statement that the reports recently circulated concerning the conclusion of a treaty contemplating the settlement of the Canadian Usherios question are wholly without foundation, and that no such treaty has been proposed by either government WASHINGTON BRIEFS. WabHinoton, Sept. 26.—The first cabins* meeting for more than six weeks was held yesterday, Postmaster General Vilas, Secretary Lamar, Acting Secretary FairchilQ and Acting Attorney General Jenkf were in at.tendance. The meeting lasted two boors and a variety of minor questions were discussed. The treasury department has decided that tobacco partly stemmed, rolled Into packages and tied at the ends is sufficiently manufactured to be dutiable at forty cents per pound. 11.00. LARD—Dull and heavy; cash nominal; Oat, «U1®«.4S; Nov., tD.**0C-»; Deo., *.M®«.18. (butter- in fair demand and flrm; state, IS© 5c,; western, lS®J»D$c. CHEESE—In moderatedemand and flrm; state, 8#tlHc,; western** 10®l#Kc. ECKiS—Quiet, but flrr. ; state, M®MDie.S we*- test SO&WMc. •*+ i •' COFFEE—Firm, wMh a moderate demand, fair Rio, ll)«c.; Java, M®Mc, ... SUGAR—Raw sugars dull; Mr refining, 4«c.; refined easy and quiet; cut loaf, «M®C Mac.; crushed, 6H®»a.Wo.; cubea, «H®8 Ude.; pew dered, # 8-l8®#)4o.;' granulated, #15-l«o.; mould "A,"fc.( confectioners' "A," BJ4e,; ooffee "A," staudard. 6W©5 Mfc.; ooffee off "A." 5K® (7-l6o.: white extra "Cb" 5«c.; extra "C,"*# M40.; »«Mr.4H«4M^ After a platform and sundry resolutions were adopted, the following nominations were made: Honorable Edward Spicen A Iwtas Who Built a House. Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 20.—The mystery of a constant decrease in the amount of contribution found in the poor box of St Albans Jpuhinnahle episcopal church here was dispelled by a detective, who secreted himself in -ifce pulpit and at 0:90 caughtSamiMlKamns.for twenty year* sexton of the church, in the act at stealing from the box. The sexton, at though he has but a snail salary, has built« tm house. He ids to the Cleveland, of Hartford, was aominated for governor, receiving 340 of the 800 ballots cast The nomination was made unanimous by acclamation amid tremendous applause. J. W,» Alsop, of Middletown, was nominated for lieutenant governor by acclamation. Other nominations were: B. F. Mahon, of New London, for secretary* of state; Samuel Skicldy, of Stamford, (or treasurer, and Dr. R. 1 Griswold, of Rocky Hill, tot comptroller. A Pitiable Plight. Nkw Haven, Sept 89.—'The officers of the II uinaiie society have found a 3 -year-old boy iSmed Freddie Qiunn, at 86 Outle street, lying covered with tilth and vermin, A raw tore on his head contained hundreds of maggots. The boy's father, ft boiler maker, will probably be arrested for neglecting the child, whose condition b serious. Three children were playing in the woods at Andalusia, Ala., whan they undertook to captor* a number of rattlesnake; The ohildren were bitten, two of whom were dead when found an) Mm third died aocn after reaching home. In every case submitted to him by the treasury department Acting Attorney General Jenks has decided that coverings used in transportation of IIKIillisiiiill— are  trom duty. 4 ri'iHi ... , ctfiEM gJK -r- m IH - ■ liii . L . «■ /-»•»— —