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ESTABLISHED 1SSJ. LH II II II II 71 II II II THE WORK AT CHICAGO. LITTLE ACCOM PLISHED AT EVENING HF.SSION, THK Nave the lteoeptlon of Good Mews from Oregon Th Committee on Credentials Mot Yet Ready to Report Adjournment to Tc day at IO O'clock Convention Ooulp Sc. THK REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. Proceedings of Laat Night's Session Nothing Done.

Chicago, June 5. Chairman Henderson called the Convention to o'clock last evening, and made the following announcement "Geutlemen, there is a communication from the Committee on Credentials which will be read lo tho Convention. The secretary read the communication, as follows: To the Chairman of tho Republican National Convention Sir: The Committee on Credentials have the honor to notify thcConvcntion that as important business is occupying the time of the committee, tho committee will not be able to report to the Convention this evening. Mr. Curtis, of New York I hold in my hand petition of the American Peace Union, which I ask to have referred to tho Committee on Resolutions.

The Chair It will be so referred. Mr. Matthews, of Illinois, moved to furnish 500 tickets of admission to veteran soldiers. This led to a long discussion, and the motion was Anally defeated. Mr.

Long.of Massachusetts, then moved that the convention adjourn until 10 o'clock this morning. Various motions to change the hour were submitted, but ultimately the original motion was agreed to. The Chair I wish to state for the information ot the gentlemen of the convention that a telegram lias just been received by Senator Dolpb, from Oregon, that by the election in that State on Monday of this week the Republicans have carried a majority of the Legislature, which secures (loud cries of "Read The secretary, repeating the message To the Honorable Senator Dolph I have to report that there is no longer any doubt that the Republicans have carried a majority of the Legislature of this State, which will secure a gain of a Senator of the United States. (Tremendous applause.) They have also elected a Republican Representative in Congress, and Oregon is safo for the nominee of this convention for President. The convention then adjourned until to day at 10 o'clock.

WOKK OF THE COMMITTEES. Contests Nettled by tho Committee on Credentials. Chicago, June 5. The Committee on Credentials has been in session almost continuously for many hours, and up to a late hour yesterday afternoon had only disposed of the Seventh Alabama, First Georgia, Fifth Kentucky, Second Illinois, and the District of Columbia cases, leaving two New York, two Pennsylvania and the remaining Kentucky cases unde termined, and also the Virginia contest. In the Seventh Alabama case R.

A. Morely and Arthur Bingham, the regulars, were seated over Warner and Hamlin, the contestants. The seated delegates are Arthur men. A. M.

Wilson and James Blue were seated in the First Georgia district over Johnson and Green. The men admitted are Arthur delegates. In the Second Illinois district there was a sharp contest, but Henry Buger and Charles Piper, adherents of Logan, were admitted. Two hours were expended before a decision was reached in the Fifth Kentucky case, and the contest resulted in the seating of E. A.

Wilson and Michael Winton, Blaine men, as against John W. Brown and S. F. Miller. The vote stood SO to 21.

It is believed that the fight in these cases will be renewed in the Convention. In the District of Columbia case Frank Conger was seated. The Work of the Commltteo on Resolutions, The sub committee on resolutions having completed their work, reported to the fall committee at 8 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The i resolutions as reported were read in order for debate, and approved. The session lasted four hours, and adjourned without completing the platform.

The principal point of discus sion was understood to be the tariff plank, and it was finally recommitted to the sub committee with instructions to report to the lull committee at 0:30 this morning. It is said that the difference of opinion is not serious, and will be readily settled. The resolutions will contain a strong endorsement of President Arthur's administration; declare for civil service reform, and favor an efllcient navy and a vigorous tariff plank. CONVENTION GOSSIP. Effect of Chairman Henderson's Speech.

II. writes to the Philadelphia Timet: Henderson's speech really gave the Blaine people a chance which they nobly improved. The order in which the speaker named the candidates mado this opportunity more than anything else and assisted to defeat tho real purpose. With Sreat want of tact, ho named Blaine own towards the end of the list. The Blaino people saw what was coming.

When the speaker referred to their fav orite son the Maine delegation rose in a body, stood up on the scats and, swinging hats and handkerchiefs, started a wave of enthusiastic cheering. A Maine Party Blunder. The Blaine people met with another mlsfortuno in tho convention yesterday. It grew out of the resolution introduced by Hawklns.of Tennessee, to pledge all mem bcis of tho convention to support the nominee, whoever ho may bo. 1 he resolution was advised late Tuesday night by the Blaine people as a blow at a large part of tho Edmunds following, which are understood to be in tho position of such delightful independence that they will not support the nominee unless he suits them, and may openly repudiate him.

It drove the Edmunds men out Boon enough, but it soon became evident that the Blaine people had gone into a nest of very business like hornets. Pierce, of Massachusetts, and Georgo William Curtis, of New York, were brought to their feet and th Blaine people were very dcxtrously made to appear as offering a candidate whom thev feared would not bo cordially sup ported by Republicans if he were nomi nated. The Maine Men Jubilant. The Blaine men were in a jubilant mood Inst nhrht. Thev are predicting tne certain nomination of their favorite.

This confident fcelinir does not grow out of any positive change in Blaine's favor, but comet ot the failure or tne Maine opposi tlon. so far to get any safe combination, This has all alone been the disadvantage of those who sought Blaine's defeat. An effort was mado in tho Ohio delegation last night to agree to vote as a unit for either Blaine or Sherman when such vote oulu nominate either. This Judge For er, the Sherman manager, declined to agree to. No llallot To day.

it docs not now look us if a ballot would bo reached before Fridav. Tho committee on contests is having a tedious time of it and at 10 o'clock last night had just finished with New York. The Ma hone case had not been reached. That will cause much discussion and it may be late to day before report is mado up. The committee has a Blaine majority of three on a straight test, but it has so far not applied that test on any main question.

It may do so on the Virginia case. The Blaine men have concluded to antagonize the admission of the Mahone delegation, but it is quite certain the convention will admit the delegation, whatever the report of the committee. The contests against Magee and Flinn, of the Twenty second Pennsylvania district, were withdrawn. They were not taken before committee at all. Ilingham to Second Arthur's Nomination.

Upon General Bingham, of Philadel phia, has been bestowed the honor of seconding the nomination of Arthur. Bingham has for years until now, been a warm supporter of Blaine and his sincere personal friend. His reasons for supporting Arthur now are political. The Pennsylvania Delegation. Senator Stewart claims that there are forty three Blaine votes in the Pennsylvania delegation which will stay by him through thick and thin.

The balloting will start with forty five. It is possible that M'Mancs may be added to the number, giving Blaine forty six from Penn sylvania on the first ballot. The othere will vote almost solid for Arthur, with the exception of Passmore, who will vote for Logan. The Blaine members of the delegation had a conference last night after the adjournment of the convention. The purpose was to talk over the situation and stiffen np the feeling.

Doings of the Arthur People. The Arthur people are doing little more than keeping their organization together, but that they are doing well. They are on such good terms with the Edmunds people and the latter have shown so much skill in management that the Arthur men are content to stay back and let the Edmunds men lead the fight. The Arthur managers announce their purpose to let the balloting go on until the Blaine peo pie are convinced that their man cannot be nominated. They believe that he will gradually lose after the second ballot and then they will have time to look around for a point of concentration.

Rain Last Might. A drizzling rain drove everybody indoors as the convention adjourned last night. The hotel corridors were crowded to such an extent that it was impossible to move about. Thewhole drift of the outside talk is to Blaine. Even those who do not desire his nomination freely admit its probability now.

Bands of music have been making things merry, in the leading houses, and in the midst of banners and patriotic decorations and the white glare of almost countless electric lights, the scenes were as brilliant and as enlivening last night as at any time during tho past few days. i GEN. CLAYTON'S POSITION. His Reasons for Abandoning Arthur. Chicago, June 5.

General Powell Clayton, in an interview said ''The assertion has been made in certain newspapers that I had pledged myself and the Arkansas delegation to Arthur, and am now unfairly leaving him. The fact is that I have never spoken or written to him a word on the subject of his candidacy. I felt friendly to him, and do yet and if he had developed sufficient strength in, his own State and other Northern States that give Republican majorities I would have supported him, and I think the Arkansas delegation would have joined me in this conclusion, although three of the dele gales have from the first been adverse to him. Our State convention was the second held, Louisiana holding the At that time no Northern State had voiced its wishes; hence we had no light on the subject of Northern preference, and for that very reason our State Convention fave no indication whatever as to ow its delegates should vote, it being generally understood that our unpledged delegation at Chicago should be governed by the result of the conventions in the States that give electoral votes. When I ascertained that Arthur bad carried only about twelve Congressional delegations in the Union, and had foiled to carry his own State, I reluctantly came to the conclusion that his candi dacy was hopeless." Convention Chaff.

Following is the text of General Sherman's reply to ex Senator Henderson's dispatch Paddy Winston says, "Why not nominate Sheridan and make everything lovely William Walter Phelps denies the report that be has sounded Logan on the question of withdrawal. General Henderson says he never heard of any candidate refusing a nomination for President, and he Is still for "Old Tecumsch." 1 Delegate Brown says that if Ar thur's vote does not count 800 on the first call the Arthur business will be precipitately closed out. St. Louis, June 3. Hon.

J. B. Henderson I answered by mail last night. If that letter is not received please decline any nomination for me in language strong but courteous. The Edmunds men, as a rule, sincerely believe that Blaine will be beaten nominated, and some of his supporters admit that his.

only safety will be in expected Democratic suicide. Senator Lloar said yesterday "I thought when I came here that the pro lessed strength or JJlaino was merely boasting. I now find it is a reality, and I have no doubt what he has nearly enough to pun through. unairman Lynch wears a standing collar (with no candidate's pri vaie mark on it), ana is described as a small, lean mulatto, but withall a composed and courtly person, who has "the facial contour of a Southern fire eater and tho brow of a priest." Enough has already been seen of Hen derson to show he is greatly inferior to the colored brother as a presiding officer. and he will be utterly unable to handle the convention if there should be any un usual excitement or airacuity.

ills voice is weak, and even with his glasses he is unable to recognize people at short dis tances. John A. Logan's boom is certainly tak ing on important proportions. It grows by attrition with the rising or W.T. Sher men.

Tho Illinois elements are coming to bo audacious and aggressive. There are two or three national organizations concentrating effort on it, while the Grand Army is quoted right and left as support ing it in a quiet way. i It is useless to speculate about what may be done to morrow. A combination may be made early in the morning that will practically close the battle, or another day may be taken for chances to combine against Blaine. In short, Blaine is the strongest mau and will win against a divided field, and there is as yet nosign of anything else than division 'among his opponents.

George Turner, of Alabama, last evening assaulted Brewster Cameron, ex chief examiner of tho United States De Eartment of Justice, in the rotunda of the trand Pacific Hotel. Cameron turned on him and struck him a severe blow upon the head with a cane. The Hon. Paul Strobacb, of Alabama, seeing that his friend was getting the worst of the encounter, began punchingCameronwith his umbrella. The latter, however, was fully equal to tho occasion, and came out first best in this fight.

BRINGING OEN. HABCOCK'S DEAD BODY. Jacksonville, June 5. The steamer Jennie Lane is coming down the St. Johns river with the body of General Bubcoek.

It will reach here to day, and be sent by express to Washington. JAMES G. BLAINE James G. Blaine, of Maine, the leading candidate for President, was born inWash ington county. Pa, January 31, 1830.

He graduated from Washington College in 1847, taught school for Eeveral years, and in 1853 went to Kenebec, where he became the editor of the Kenebec Journal. As an eloquent and powerful speaker he had already gained prominence, when, in 1858, he was chosen a member of the Maine Legislature. He went as a representative to Congress, first, in 1802; was made Speaker of the House in 1809, and did not lay down the gavel until 1875, when the Democratic majority elected Samuel J. Randall his successor. The ensuing year he received the highest number ot votes on the opening ballot for President in the National Republican Convention, at Cincinnati, which finally nominated Mr.

Haves. Appointed the successor of the dead Senator Morrill, of Maine, in 1879, Mr. Blaine was again a popular Presidential candidate in 1880, receiving 282 votes on the first ballot. Mr. Blaine, on tho election of Gen.

Garfield, was made Secretary of State, which position he resigned on the death of the President, months later. Bince which time he has devoted himself to the writing of a history of American politics during the period covered, by his own narticiDation in the labors of Con gress a work which bears all the marks of his conspicuous ability and which has been warmlv received bv his fellow countrymen. JOHN A. LOGAN. John A.

Logan, the senior Senator from Illinois, was born on a farm in southern Illinois, about ntty eifiht years ago. He received a common school edu was elected county clerk when he was scarcely out ot his teens, lie en listed as a private in the war with Mexico, and left the army a quarter He then studied and practised law, but, his aptitude for politics reasserting itself, he became a member of thc'IUInois Legislature in 1852, having served one term as prosecuting attorney in the meantime, lie was a Presidential elector in 185G, and then went to Congress, serving continuously until the outbreak of the civil war. Entering the army as colonel, he attained the rank ot major general, in lobs lie was ap pointed minister to Mexico, but declined. He was elected to the Fortieth and For ty nrst ongresses, and m. is a was chosen to succeed Hon.

Richard Yates in the United States Senate. After serving one term lie returned to his law practice, but was again sent to the Senate in 1879 to succeed Richard J. Oglcsbv. His ca reer in the Senate has been characterized by conspicuous ability, conscientious de vouon to duty and unswerving fidelity to party and country. "DARK HORSE" VIEWS Mr.

Edmunds Thinks He Will Not be Nominated. Washington. D. C. Juno 5.

Senator Edmunds' left yesterday morning for where he expects to purchase a saddle horse. His departure at this time upon such an errand was the subject of a great deal of comment at the Capitol, and some joking'remarks as to whether the horse would be a fdark" one were made. Edmunds said before the left that he did not think either Sherman or himself would be nominated. Senator Sherman was not at all sur prised at the positive refusal of his brother to allow his name to be considered, lie said that he had known all along that General Sherman would not permit the use of his name. In reply to the remark that many persons deemed his nomination most probable, Senator Sherman said that if Mr.

Blaine and Arthur failed, and it became necessary to take up somebody else, he had reason to think he might be chosen. He said he knew that he would get most of. the Southern votes in the event of a break from Arthur, and that he (Sherman) is strong in tho East, here Logan is not, and where it is very important to have voting strength to carry the election. He was satisfied he could and would have the hearty support of Hie Ohio delegation if his name should be presented to the convention. The other candidate spent the day quietly reading and answering telegrams irom Chicago.

I'astmaster Ueneral Gresham reiterated to everybody that he was not a candidate while Arthur was in the field. The President docs not con sider niinseit out ot tne race by any means. MASONIC OFFICERS ELECTED. New Yoiik, June 5. The following were yesterday elected officers ot the Grand Lodge of Masons for the ensuing year: William 11.

lirouie, Urand Master, Mr. Simmons having declined to serve for another term; Frank. R. Lawrence, Deputy Grand Master; John W. Vrooman.

Senior Grand Warden; James Ten Eycke, Junior Grand Warden Colonel E. M. L. Ehlers, Secretary, and John Boyd, Grand Treasurer. MR.

LOWELL'S RUMORED RESIG NATION. Washington, June 5. The attention of Secretary Frclinghuysen was last night called to the cable dispatch from Londen, quoting the Ijondon Truth 8 com ment on the "approaching resignation" of Minister Lowell. Mr. Frclinghuysen said that he knew nothing whatever of the matter, and had no information of the resignation of Mr.

Lowell 1 jm THIRD DAY OF THK FIGHT. BLAINE STILL THE LEADING UIDATE. Efforts of the Field to Combine Against Him so Far Fruitless The Matter Postponed lor the Present The jMf hone uelegatlon 'All Right Gen. Sherman's Position. BLAINE AND THE FIELD.

Claims of the Blaine Men Efforts 01 me Field to Concentrate The rrogram as Now Arranged. Special to the Tklkgbaph, Chicago, June 5. The nomination ol Blaine is confidently asserted by friends on the second or third ballot, un less the Arthur and Independent forces are more willing to pool their candidates in tho interest, ol general success, i a conierence they have disagreed as to Arthur, Edmunds, Sherman, Gresham, Hawley, Lincoln and General bherman. An appeal to concentrate the Edmunds vote on Arthur disclosed the fact that a sufficient number would not stick so as to nominate, and the Arthur men were in the same fix. An effort was made to have the field rally on Logan, but the supporters of Edmunds would not agree to this.

It was finally arranged to permit the subject of a choice for the field to remain open until after one or two bal lots, when the strength ot an tne eanui dates would have been ascertained. An attempt will then be made to take a re cess tor further consultation, mis win force a square issue between the Blain forces and the field, and will give some indications of the possibilities of the latter. The contest over the seating of the Mahone delegation is not likely to occur, as the Blaine leaders have substantially withdrawn their opposition. They expect bv this to get a few votes laer on. The Blaine leaders propose, in the event of his nomination, to name Gresham for Vice 1" resident as a tub to the Arthur whale.

1 K. GEN. SHERMAN'S POSITION. He Will Not Refuse If Nominated. Special to the Telegraph.

Chicago, June 5. A telegram bos just been received lrom General bherman, stating that in his dispatch and letter he simply desired to say that he did not Wish to have his name presented to the con vention. If the field unite on him and he is nominated, he will not decline. It is understood that the reason he. did not wish his name presented is that it might operate against his brother, the senator, who is a strong candidate before the con vention.

5 k. 5 SHERMAN SAYS HE WON'T. The Hero ol Kenesaw Declines to be a Can fj dldate. Uy As ociuted 1 4 St. Louis, June 5.

General Sherman said last night he sent ho telegram to Chi cago. but mailed a letter to Gen. Uender son three dajs ago, which he supposed reached him yesterday. General Sher man said further that he would not ac cent a unanimous nomination and while he had plenty of reasons for so declining he would keep them to himself. 1 MEETING OF CONVENTION.

By Associated Press. Chicago. 'June .5. The rain of last night continues this morning, and at the time or the assembling of the convention was coming down in torrents. JNotwith standing there sign of Jnpiter Pluvius.be excitement among the delegates and vis itors continues to increase, and all the streets' leading to the convention hall were filled at an early hour by those anx ious to get good positions, so that before the' time of meeting the hall was a sea of steaming humanity.

The convention was called to order by the chairman at 10:45 THE CONTESTS FOR SEATS. Tho Committee Down to Tennessee'. By Associated Prose. Chicago, June 5. The Committee on Credentials finished its last night session at 2 a.

m. In the Fourth Maryland dis trict the sitting members, both Blaine men. were seated. In the Sixth New York district John J. O'Brien and John H.

Brady were seated. In the Nine teenth New York district James Lamb and Henry Houck were seated, flnl the Twenty first Pennsylvania district, Chris. Magee and William Flynn were admit ted. The Tennessee contest was held for action to day. i 1 THE BLAINE MANAGERS RESOLVE To Break the Policy of Delay Heretofore srursuea.

By Associated Press. Chicago, Juno 5. It is reported that the Blaine managers have resolved to break the policy of delay pursued by the Arthur and Edmunds men. While fighting .1 I 11 a ettuuiiv cuiiiluuivcs, iiiey will not in vite resistance in open convention. Col.

Is. A. Keed, of the Centralia Sen tinel, said this morning that the talk of General Sherman not being a candidate was all humbug, but that as long as his brother John was in the field the General would not allow, even by implication, his name to oe used. DOINGS IN THE HOUSE. Washington, June 5.

In the House yesterday, Mr. Hopkins (Pa.) reported that the charges ot corruption in the selection of a site for a public building in Brooklyn, N. were not sustained. The Oregon central land grant forfeit ure bill was taken up and passed yeas, 138; nays, 20. Mr.

Henley (Cal.) called up and the House proceeded to consider a bill lor feiting the lands granted to the California and Oregon railroad company, except such lands as were granted for that por tion of the road which was completed be lore July 1880. A spark ot interest was awakened in tho debate by some vigorous remarks by Mr. Cobb (Ind. in regard to the horde ol railroad lobbyists who, he asserted, beset members with arguments in oppo sstion to the forfeiture bills. He had no doubt that, had he so desired, he could have secured $1,000,000 for commiting the Committee on Public Lands to a non for feiture policy.

These forfeiture bills ought to pass during the session, and they would pass, if Congress had remain in session until December 1. The vote on the passage of the bill stood: Yeas, 133; nays, 13 no quorum; and the House at adiourncd. CHIEF WHITE THUNDER KILLED. Carlisle, Pa June 5. Information was received at the Indian school here yesterday of the killing of the Sioux Chief White Thunder at the Rosebud Agency, Dakota, on the 1st instant.

He was shot by young Spotted Tail and Thunder nawk, two other chiefs of the same tribe. Wiiite Thunder and Spotted Tail were rival aspirants for the place mauc. vacant in tue trme two years ago by the death of Old Spotted Tail. The affair has created considerable interest here from the fact that White Thunder's only child, a girl of sixteen, and two of Spotted Tail brothers are pupils at the school. SUPREME COURT.

Cases Argued This Morning. The following cases were argued at this morning session ot supreme court Friesvs. Homeopathic mutual life in surance company. Dauphin. Adams vs, Manning, Cumberland.

Raster's appeal Cumberland. Jacobs appeal, Cumberland. Child's appeal, Cumberland. Susquehanna mutual firo insurance company vs. Lanck et.

al. Cumberland. CHESTER A. ARTHUR. Chester A.

Arthur, of New York, the son ol a Baptist clergyman at Fairfield, Vt was born October 5. 1830. He grad uated from Union College at 18. taught school and studied law foi five years, and at to went 10 mew xorls Uity, where he soon became a partner in the law firm of Culver, Parker Arthur. As a mem ber of the bar he took an active 'Merest in politics' and won the confidence and esteem of Governor Morgan, who made mm nrst a memDer ot his stall and after ward judge advocate general of the Sec ond New York brigade.

He was appointed collector of the port of New York bv Fresident Grant in 1871, and was reappointed by the President in 1875. In 1880 he became delegate to the National Republican Convention. was nominated for vice president on the first ballot, and on the death of Pres ldsnt Garfield. September 19. 1881.

he succeeded to the Presidency. During the period of anxiety and grief betwee the assassination and death of Presiden Garfield, Mr. Arthur, although placed in a very trying position by the sad event, conducted himself in a manner to disarm adverse criticism and to command the admiration and commendation ot all classes of good citizens. His adminis tration of the' high office to which he was so suddenly elevated hasbeen equally unobjectionable, and while he has im pressed ail who have come in contact with him with the fact that he is Ihe President, he has ever been in the ad ministration! of his hifih office a frank, courteous and dignified gentleman. GEORGE F.

EDMUNDS. George F. Edmunds has served con tinuously in the United States Senate since his election in I860. He was born at Richmond, February 1, 1828, and was educated in the public schools and by private' tutor. He was an om nivorous reader, established a large law practice and was a member of I the State Legislature of Vermont in 1854, 1855, 18C8 and 1859, serving three years as bpeakcr.

lie was then im mediately elected to the State Senate and was its presiding officer pro tempore in 1801 02. un the ucatnoi lion, boiomon Foot, United States Senator from Ver nont, Mr. Edmunds was, in 1860, ap pointed to fill the vacancy in the Senate. He took his Seat April 5, '1800, and was elected by the Legislature to serve for the remainder of the term ending March 4, 1869. He has since been three times successively re elected, and is at the pres ent time President, of that body, and by reason of that position, virtual Vice Pres ident of the United States.

Senator Ed munds is pre eminent as a constitutional lawyer, and, notwithstanding his arduous service in the Senate, finds time to devote to One of the largest law practices in the United States. MIDDLETOWN. A Quartette from Down the River. On Tuesdsfv. thp 23d inst.U the M.

E. Sunday school of this place will have an excursion to Gettysburg, the famous battle fields vi Harrisburg. Abraham 3ish, a native of Hummels tawn. this countv. died recently at Pitts burg, leaving an estate vaiueu at UUU.

lie was a iacsm uy occupuiion. The fifth commencement of the Mid dietown High school, will take place on next Thursday evening." In tno lieinei church, on corner of Water and Spring streets, with appropriate and interesting exercises.v jsiignt graauaies win participate. The public are invited. 1 The beautiful custom of strewing flowers on the craves of tho departed ones, who gave their lives in defence of our common country, was uuiy ooserveu in this place, under the auspices of Wm. Starr Post.

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The Post 1 was ablv assisted by the bons oi eier ans, and by many oi our citizens. i 'i Reduced to National Educational Association at Ala dison, tvis. The National Educational Association will assemble in Madison, on July 15th next. the benefit of Eastern delegates uie Pennsylvania railroad has fixed a low rate lor the round trip from the various cities on its lines. The tickets covering the whole distance from the points named to juaaison anu be on sale from the 7lh to the 16th of July inclusive; they will be good for use going ffom the 13th to the 18th of July in clusive, and good to return until August 31st.

Solid through trains run from points named to Chicago, where close connection is made for Madison. The round trip rate from Harrisburg is $27.08. j. Dslngln Jail. James man, a colored man from Virginia, is slowly dying in iail of gen eral debility.

He was arrested, tried and convicted for. securing a pair of shoes, worth perhaps a dollar, under false rep resentations at Steelton, and sentenced to six months in Iail. Soon after his con flnement he was attacked by epileptic fits, and his svstem was broken down. He was carried! into the iail yard this af ternoon on a cot, and lay gasping for breath. He cannot live but a short time.

Personal. M. A. Fry, of this city will be one of the graduates at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, on Thursday next. Mr.

Fry is a graduate of tho Harrisburg high school. Daniel Dougherty, the silver tongued orator, was a passenger on Fast Lite west his afternoon. A BANK DISASTERS. Condition of the Books of the Penn Bank. Pittsburg.

June 5. Assignee War ner, of the Penn Bank, yesterday made a report of the condition of the books. The report shows the amount due indi vidual depositors is Tne amount of overdrafts is $1,250,953. The majority of the directors withdrew their accounts May 26, the day the bank closed the second time. Cashier Reiber has offered to assist in settling up the affairs of the bank.

Eno Still in Custody. Quebec. June 5. In the case of John C. Eno yesterday his council demanded his unconditional discharge.

The iudge decided to hold him until to day in order to obtain evidence which was not forthcoming yestei day. A DISPATCHER BRUTALLY ASSAULTED. Bethlehem. June 5. Recently, in consequence of general orders to reduce 1 expenses on the Philadelphia and Read ing road, Mr.

J. P. H. Steinman, train dispatcher of the Lehigh and Susquehanna division, had occasion to discharge a worKman named wetzeu. At the same time Steinman gave him a pass up the road to Mauch Chunk, where he could receive his pay at once.

Wetzell went to Mauch Chunk, drew his pay, and re tured Tuesday evening. Early yesterday morning he went to Mr. Steinman's office and met that gentleman just as he was leaving the office. Without saying a word Wetzell struck Steinman a heavy blow with a blunt instrument, knocking him senseless and inflicting a severe wound. Steinman was conveyed to his home in West Bethlehem.

Wetzell was arrested and, in default of bail, sent to the Easton jail. Who They Think it Will Be. The Philadelphia City Item thinks there is a strong odor of Gresham on the West wind. The business men think that Arthur leads in the race "no matter what the Times or Tribune say." The 1'ress thinks it was "another Blaine day." The prophet of the Philadelphia limes is of opinion that Blaine's worst enemies were his misguided friends, and conse quently with him "the field" will win. The mew York 'iribune rinds the Blaine men still united and enthusiastic.

The Cincinnati Commercial thinks that Benjamin F. Butler will be the most nominated and least elected of all the Presidential candidates of 1884. The Paris Societe d' Acclimation lately gave a banquet composed of articles of food which were derived entirely from countries other than France. Many of the dishes were exceedingly curious. There were some American articles, such as California salmon and Canadian moose, while curious items were Tonqumk pork with Annaaiite sauce, Chinese yak, kang aroo stew, holy pheasants, ostrich eggs and African shrimps.

daugiiter, you ought to have some aim in lite, said a father lo his sixteen year old. I am going to, papa!" was the enthusiastic reply. "I have got my beau already." The wood pavement being put down in Paris is a United States patent. FINANCIAL AMD COMMERCIAL. Mew York ana fiiUadelnhla Stock and Chicago Grain REPORTED Over Direct Private Wires, BY SHOEMAKER HOLBEKT, STOCK, BKA.IV HD PETBOLEtTM BROKERS, 26 N.

Third Harrlsburg. Review of To day's Stock Market. New York, Jane S. Todav decline affords abundant evi dence of iiow entirely tho recent rise in the market was due to manipulation. The smaller operators have been lorced to cover, and the bull party have supplied them to their hfearts, content.

Piices were weak throughout the day. Louisville and Nashville, the Vanderbllt stocks and Union Pacific notably so, though some noisy bidding set in after the delivery "hour. We do not attribute to it any importance, the object being pi'obablv a desire to create a better finish. The market at the close was steady. From the foregoing remarks you will be able to gather that we have not altered our oninion of the situa tion, nor do we at the momentseeanysymp wm oi our naving 10 ao so.

money per cent. et SSW YORK QUOTATIONS. open, lllsrh't. Low't. Cloe.

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ft West'n Jersey nan. a Lake 8hove Louis. A Mich. HissouriPacilic. Manitoba N.Y.,Chi.

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A Dan Kock Island 113 Koch. A Pitts. St. Paul 7 do. pre Texas ft Pacific 13 Union 44W Wabash 6 do pre! ViU Western Union.

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Mort. 74 Oregon 14J Market closed feverish. IMd Chicago Quotatiokb. WHBAT. Op'g Hlgh't Lowest I os'g.

June 87 87 87 am July 90 August 1 Smitoiiilier 81 92J4 ii AIRS OORV. June July 55 66 55 6 58 67 September 58 68 oats. June 32 July 88 82 38 29 29J 19 17K 17 19 17 19 17 805 17 8 30 74 August PORK. June July 19 ao August 18 95 LARD. June July August 76 19 0 Philadelphia Produce Market.

Pmi.ADRi.PHTA, June 5. Flock Is dull butsteadv. Hye flour. 3 50 32. Grain.

Wheat No. 2 western red, $1 03; No. 8 do. 94c. Corn is steady but quiet: sail yellow, 62a0)(; sail mixed, Uta.

Oats are tinner but quiet: No. 1 wnlte 40Kc: No. 2 do. 39a40c; No. 39a39c; rejected 3awe.

Provisions Stronger with a fairjobbln demand beef hams, 29a30; bacon smoke slKHilders, 78c; salt shoulder. 7a7cj pickled hams, llal2o Lard loose buteh ers, 7o. isutteris quiet and easv: Western creamery extra, 21c 1LC.sK, Y. creamery extra, 17al8e; do. firsts, ISalGc; Western extra 15c; do.

good to choice, llal4c; rolls, 7a 9c. Kkrs aro firm under Uarht supplies: extras, 18ra20o. Cheese is quiet and easy; full cream, iui io 1154c; Pennsylvania part stiins, 8a5c. Pstbolbcm Dull. Other articles are caangaa.

BUSINESS AND PLATFORM. THE CONVENTION RUSHES ITS WORK TO DAY. The I sual Business Quickly Disposed Of Warm Discussion of Proposed Clianges in Rules Governing Choice of DelegatesSynopsis of the Platform Adjournment Until Evening. THE THIRD DAY'S WORK. Routine Proceedings of the Session of To day The Contests.

By Associated Press. Chicago, June 5. The convention was called to order at 10:54. and, was opened with prayer by llistiop the Reformed Episcopal Church. Henry Ballard, of Vermont, chairman of the Committee on Credentials, reported that the sessions of the committee had been almost continuous, and the result was a unanimous report.

Owing to the long continued session of the committee and the predictions of over zealous advocates of particular candi dates, this result was as unexpected as it was welcome to the convention and audi ence, who are in a number of ways man ifesting their dissatisfaction at the long delay. Enthusiastic cheers greeted the announcement. The report was to the effect that the sitting members iu all the contested cases are entitled to their seats except in the Nineteenth district of New York and the Filth Kentucky district, where both delegates and contestants are admitted, each with half a vote. In the Virginia case, as was indicated in previous dispatches, the Blaine men did not antagonize a report finding that the delegation headed by Senator Mahone was entitled lo seat9. This was apparently very gratifying to the convention and was warmly cheered.

This action, of the committee, as it was merely giving utterance to the probable action of the convention if the report had been adverse to the claim ot Mahone, will go far to settle the dispute in the party in Virginia, and will make an end of Dezendori's factious opposition, by which that State, which would otherwise be Republican, was recently turned over to the Bourbons. The report was adopted without opposition or discussion. sr. Rules and Order of Business. Chicago, June 5.

Mr. Parks, from the Committee on Rales, reported that that committee bad adopted substantially the rules of the last convention. Mr. Grow from the minority of the same committee, offered a substitute for the tenth rule, which prescribes the mode of electing delegates to the next National Convention. He proposes that delegates shall be elected in the same manner as members Congress Mr.

Paiks accepted the proposed amendment, Mr. Grow havipg explained that delegates at large were to be elected by State Convention, and that the man ner of electing delegates from the District of Columbia should be prescribed hy the National Committee. The rules were then adopted. Mr. Parks ottered an additional rule as to the order of business.

An amendment offered by Mr. Bayne, of Pennsylvania, was adopted, making the crder rf busi ness as follows 1st. Report of the Committee on Plat form and Resolutions. 2d. Call of the roll of Stales.

3d. Presentation of candidates for Pres ident. 4th. Balloting. 5th.

Presentation of candidates for Vice President. 6lh. Balloting. The rule as thus amended was then adopted. Representation in Future Natlona ICon ventions.

Reference was then made to the sub ject of representation in future National Conventions, and it was announced that the subject was being withheld until a minority report could be prepared. Amendments to Certain Rules. Mr. Thurston, Nebraska, moved to amend the seventh rule, which provides for nominations by a majority of the votes cast, so as to require a majority of all the delegats. He said no rules should be forced by which less than a majority of duly, elected delegates should attempt to enforce a candidate upon the party.

Such action would be repudiated by the freemen of America. Applause. Mr. banders, Montana, ottered an amendment that no person shall be eligi ble as a member of the National Com mittee who is not eligible as a member of the Electoral College. Mr.

Sanders' amendment was adopted, as was also that offered by Mr. Thutston. This disposed of the question of the rules except that with regard to representation in future conventions. Mr. Parks, then made report as to the appointment ot delegates lor lu ture conventions.

It directs that each State shall be entitled to tour delegates at large and two delegates for each Con gressman at large, and that each Territory and the District of Columbia be entitled to two delegates, and that each Congres sional district shall be entitled to two delegates. Minority Report on Future Representa tlon in vonvenuons. A minority report was presented by Bishop, Mass. It proTides that each State shall be entitled to tour delegates at large, and one additional delegate for each representativo at large that each Territory and the District of Columbia be entitled to two delegates; that each Uon gressional district be entitled to one dele gate and an additional delegate for every 10.UUU majority ol votes or traction thereof cast for the Presidential electoral ticket at the preceding election. A long discussion followed, which was particl patcd in by Messrs.

Lynch, Long, and others. Finally the report ot the minority was withdrawn. Ihe withdrawal or the minority report was greeted with great applause. Mr. Bishop stated that it was entirely evident that the sentiment of the convention was against it.

The majority report was then adopted. The Platform. M'Kinley, of Ohio, from the Commit tec on Resolutions, then presented tho re port ot that committer The chairman caiieu uaiusna a. urow to the chair, lherc was ap plause as the platform was being read by Mr. M'lUnley.

The plattorm, wnicix consists 01 nine teen planks, renews allegiance to the principles on which the party has trt urn plied in six successive Presidential elec tions.and congratulated tneAmencan peo pie on the great work of the Republican party. It recognizes in the administration of President Arthur a wise, conservative and patriotic policy, under which the country has been blessed with remarkable prosperity, and. expresses the belief that his eminent seivices are entitled to and ill receive the hearty approval of every citizen. It demands' that the imposition of duties on foreign imports ehail be made, not for revenue only but also to afford security to our diversified industries and give protection to the rights and wages of the laborer, to the end that active and intelligent labor as well as capital may have its just reward, the laboring man his full share in the national prosperity. It protests against the so called economical system of the Democratic parly, which would degrade our labor to the foreign standard.

It declares strongly in favor of the extension of the civil service 1 tiles to all grades of offices. The public lands are a heritage of our people, and should be reserved for small holdin gs by actual settle rs. It condemns the acquisition of large tracts of land by corporations or individuals, and especially by non resident aliens. It pledges the Republican party to the repeal of the limitation contained in, the arrears so that all invalid sol diers shall share alike, and their pensions shall begin with the date ot disability. It declares for the policy of non interference with foreign nations, but demands the restoration of our navy to its old litre strength, that it may protect our interests in anv sea.

olvffiimv is denounced. Tn t.hia refrww the platform declares that the law must be enforced by the civil authorities, if possible, aDd by the military, if needs he me plattorm ends by declaring the United States a nation and not a confed eracy that the Union must be kept inviolate, and denouncing the fraud and violence practiced by the Democratic party in the Southern States by which the will of the voter is defeated. Tl Republican party pledges itself to correct the inequalities of the tariff and to reduce the surplus, not by the vicious and indiscriminate process of horizontal reduction, but by such modes as will relieve the taxpayer without injuring the laborer or the great productive interests of the country. The platform then recognizes the importance of the sheep interests, and expresses respect" for the demands of the wool growers for a read justment of the duty on foreign wool. It favors legislation to regulate railways, to prevent unjust discrimination and excessive charges.

Favors the establish ment of a bureau of labor, ihe enforce ment of the eight hour law and a system of general education at the expense of the National Treasury. It declares against placing our workingmcn in competition with any form ot servile labor, whether at home or abroad. In this respect it savs: "We de nounce the importation of contract labor, whether from Europe or Asia, as an offense against the spirit of American institutions, and we pledge ourselves to sustain the present aw restricting Chinese immigration." The resolutions were tdonted without discussion and amid much a nlau3e. The next business in order was the call of the States for the announce ment of the National Commitlee, A motion to postpone the. call was voted down and the call proceeded.

The convention then took a recess until 7 p. NO VOTE TO NIGHT. Friends of mat ne Working for a Pout Special to the Telegraph. DonemenL Chicago, June 5. The Blaine forces have concluded that the battle has reached that stage when safety lies in delay, and it possible will not allow a vole to night.

but confine the convention simply (o making nominations. It is generally believed, however, that balloting will coin mence to night. K. MONTANA DEMS. FOR TILUCK.v Hy Associated Press Helena, Montana.

June 5. The Terri torial Democratic convention met HtDeer Lodge yesterday and selected two tlc gates s. 'l. Hauser and Samiu 1 Ward to the National Convention. Thev favor the ticket of 1876.

The Demociatic Congressional convention was set for September 25th. THE OLD TICKET IN COiNNKCTICCT. By Associated Press. New Haven. June 5.

The Demociatic State Convention met this morning and was well attended. At an allusion to Mr. Tilden in the chairman's speech, the convention cht ered again and again, leaving no doubt that the prefer ence ot the delegates is for the old ticket. BROTHER JONATHAN HEATS PADDY In the Field and at the "Popping: Crease." Dublin, June 5. A cricket match took place yesterday between the American and Gentlemen of Ireland teams on the Viceregal ground, Dublin.

The Americans won the first inning, and made a good total ot Drown and Thayer showed up in capital form. When the Irish team went in the light was very bad, and suited iowrey bowling to a nicety. The Irishmen were unable to cope with his bowling, and were all put out wih the small total of 88. PHARMACISTS' CONVENTION. Wilkes Baiuie, June, 5.

The State Pharmaceutical Association closed its sessions here at noon yesterday, the entire business of the morning being devoted to the reading of various papers and reports of officers and ot the executive committee. A large number of new members were elected. To day th3 druggists will take an excursion over the Pennsylvania Gravity railroad to Jones' Lake. Yeslerdr.y afternoon they visited the Wyoming Mountaius and inspected several collerics, and last evening were tendered a hop and concert. They will meet in Erie on the first Monday of June next.

FATA RESULT OF A FIGHT. ScnANTON, June 5. Evan Davis and David James, brothers in law, rt siding in the outskirts of this city, became involved in a bitter fight here shortly before noon yesterday, the result of a long and deadly feud. After several minutes of rough and tumble fighting James struck Davis a heavy blow, severely wounding him. Opening his garden gate, near which the fight occurred; Davis procured an axo and tho struggle was renewed.

It ended in James being hit with the pole of the axe, and he died last night. Davis was arrested. THE REPUBLICAN VICTORY IN OKEUON. Portland, June 0. Complete returns of the State election are still wanting.

The majority of Herman, Republican, for Congress will be fully 1,700. It is believed that Thayer, Democrat, has been elected Supreme Judge. Returns received show that the Legislature will have a Republican majority of 4 on joint ballot. Communication from the interior of the State is so slow that it will be probably several days before the final result is known. PLEAD FOR FLOOD SUFFERERS.

Washington, June 5 Delegate Man zanares, of New Mexico, yesterday appeared before the Committee on Appropriations and asked for Congressional aid lor sufferers by an overflow of the Rio Grande. He read a telegram from the Santa Fe Board of Trade urging immediate action. The telegram announced that many were in dire distress. PLEADS GUILTY OF MURDER. MiLFOiib, Juno 5.

Yesterday afternoon George Smith, on trial for the murder of Frank Beilz, pleaded guilty of murder in the second degree. The plea was not accepted, and he then made an unconditional plea of guilty of murder. Here is another iastance of the tyranny of landlords. A Scotch farmer recently came to his landlord to pay his rent. Throwing down a roll of notes he exclaimed "It is my last shilling, but I suppose you'll take it." The landlord, couuting the money, said, "There is fifty pounds too much." "Odds, man," said the farmer, "I must have put my hand in the wrong pouch." The example of tho Great Northern railway in erecting Turkish baths for its horses is being followed by other corporations in England..