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Society Notes.

The ladies Of the Riggs House sent Mr. Court
ney yesterday morning, hoping to encourage
him after they heard OF his illness, beautiful
horseshoe and anchor wrought In flowers. The
first, which was quite large, was composed of
red and white roses set in green, and the upper
part OF the arch Of white carnations, In which
appeared in deep blue a large C. The anchor
was OF red and yellow roses and pink carna-
t1ons, mingled with green leaves. The accom-
panying card encouraged Mr.. Courtney to ex-
pect certain victory. Enclosed were the cards
OF the following ladies living at the hOtel-the
first three OF whom are wives Of members OF
Congress: Mrs. J. 6. Carlisle. Mrs. N. c.. Deer
ing. Mrs. Joseph Mason, Mrs. Blair Lord and
Mrs. David Smith.
Two ladies Of the hotel who called upon Mr..
courtney during the last hour before he started
for the race, found him suffering severely from
pain In his head and great exhaustion. He had
suDStroke few years ago, and exposure to
heat or the direct rays OF the sun have since in
Var1ably caused return of the headache. Those
who saw him leave the hotel feared he would
never return to 1t alive, as he seemed as weak
and limp as sick girl. Mr.. Blaikie says he
does not want to have anything more to do with
boat races.
Mrs. Esther Caldwell, of Philadelphia, one of
the active members of the Fairmount Park Art
Association, who has been here once before this
year to ask condemned cannon for a statue OF
Gen. Meade, is now at the Riggs House.-Hon.
Timothy Davis, OF Mass, spent yesterday In the
city.-The wife of Lieut. w. V. Wolfe is pass
ing few days at the Riggs House.
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kilograms to The Star
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
News from Several States.
TRICKETTCHALlENG HAM AN.
GOSS-RYAN PRIZE FIGHT
LORD BEAC0NSFIELD'S SPEECH.
IRISH-AMERICAN LAND LEAGUE,
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
News from Several States.
TRICKETT CHALLENGES HANI AN.
GOSS-RYAN PRIZE FIGHT.
LORD BEACONSFIEID'S SPEECH,
RIsH-AMERICAN LAND LEAGUE,
REPUBLICAN CONVEN-
TION.
The GOAE GnprfU CnNrnsf

SPRINGFIELD ILL, May 20.-The republican
state convention began its second session at 3
9 9clock, win every inch of standing room on the
nocr and In the galleries OF the house OF repre-
SentaulNeS occupied by an interested audience
Inc committee on credentials reported that they
recommended the settlement OF the contest in
SIeeh county by admitting four Grant and four
blaine delegates. and giving each half a vote
This was approved and the delegates admitted
Inc Chair said that the committee would not
be able TO report on the Cook county contest for
at least two hours, whereupon a series OF mo-
llohs 10 adjourn. TO take a recess. ETC.. We're
naGe Principally for amusement. with conSid-
cradle confusion.
Mr.. Robbins, OF Adams. on behalf of the
Blaine-WaShburne men, said the only Way OF
getting an early report from the committee was
oy relieving ft OF part OF its labor. He ofere1 a
resolution nstructing the committee not TO con
slGef the claims OF any conteSting delegates
VINO oolted from any convention which met In
me manner at the place and time designated
py the proper authority.
Grant Has the Convention.
IhlS hit at the Palmer House delegation was
received with tremendous cheers by the Blaine
Nashburne men, and the motion to table the
resolution occasioned loud applause On the part
OF Of, Ihe Grant men. The call of counties result
ed In tabllng the resolution by a vote OF 35l To
Z5l, showing 100 majority for The Grant men
outside OF Cook county. The convention then
t0ok recess OF one hour.
THE COMMITTEE on CREDENTIALS
net at $50 am. and resumed the consideration
or the Cook county contest. Mr. Kirk Halves
presented written statement of the posi-
tlon OF the Farwell Han delegation relative
10 the pledge required by the convention 10
abide 10y the decision as follows: The delegates
from The county OF Cook, from the regular con-
Ventlon held at Farwell had denying for them.
selves and their constituents any lawful power
Ia tie convention or in this commit
Tee to impose any contestant and any
conditions whatever precedent to rendering
justice according TO law and equity as we'll do
hereby submit under protest to the resolution.
as we understand it, OF the unorganiZed con-
ventlon, in which we were not permitted
10 take part, as the only means LETT
TO prevent the threatened Acknowledgement of
me republicans OF Cook county, and the proba-
dates.
The committee then excluded all outsiders,
reporters included, TO consider the sufficiency
Of this response.
The committee on credentials decided by a vote
OF II 10 that the statement OF the FarWell Hall
delegation was sufficient.
one hour was allowed each side to present
evidence and arguments, which concluded al
p. m. The committee then went into secret
session.
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NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATIC con.
VENTlON.
Senator Randolph the FavOrite for
PrQSihenS.

TRENTON, n. j., May 2O.-The democratic
state committee have decided upon Judge Fred.
er1ck Ii. Teese as temporary chairman Of the
convention and there is very little opposition
manifested among the delegates to his continu-
ance as permanent chairman. 1t is claimed BY
the fr1ends of I. S. Senator Theodore f. Ran
dolph that, While the convention will not In
struct tne delegates TO Cincinnati, yet the votes
OF majority OF the New Jersey delegates viii
ne there cast In favor Of Senator Randolph 70,
the presidency. The result OF the cauclises OF
district delegations so far held would seem 70
warrant such a conclusion, since OF the dele
gates at large and district delegates so far
CHOSEN in caucus the friends OF Senator Ran
dolph are In the majority. There is every indi-
cation that the convention Will be under the
control OF his friends, and while Mr.. Tilden,
MI Bayard and Mr.. Thurman are not regarded
WIN dlstaVor the strong current seems to have
set in favor OF Senator Randolph.
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Wall Sfreef To-day.

NEW YORK, May 20.-The Post, financial to-
day, Says:-"At the stock exchange prices OF
stocks further advanced in the first hour and
a-half, Ta3h per cent, when downward re-
action set in which has since amounted to la
316. The latter, Canada Southern, advanced
IL is not at all unlikely that the market Will be
again raided, even If the final turn for higher
prices has come. We hear of some important
purchases by outsiders from promising specu-
latfve stocks, on the theory that while they
nave no present investment value the natural
reaction which usually follows so long
a decline. will furnish dividends
on them and OF the stock market. The leading
stocks to-day have been the coal shares Erie,
Texas, Wabash, Pacific Mail, Iron Mountain
and Milwaukee and st. Paul. Government
bonds are strong at unchanged prices. Rail-
road investments are strong; of the shares of
this description Rock Island is up to l92a
= On the calculation that the directors cannot
fall to begin dividends of per cent per annum
on the doubled stock when the books show net
earnings applicable for dividends, claiming the
last year equal 70 1Oh per cent on the new
higher. The market for foreign exchange is
strong and more active than of late
Gold exports are not unlikely within the next
FEW weeks, but the domestic influences are
now running so strongly in favor of an easy
money market that an outflow OF gold to the
extent OF few millions need cause no appre-
tensions so far as the money market is con-
cerned. That these views are shared by the
money lenders is apparent from the fact that
large amounts OF money have to-day been
offered to leading stock exchange houses until
cember next at AZ per cent, and this on
stock collateral.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
n HOmc.Rulcr Resigns His Seat I'm
PnrlinxnsD,,r

LoSpoN, MAY @.-Mr. Patrick ]. Smyth re-
cently elected home rule member for T1pperary
out O ~ho mas not yet taken his seat, has issued
an ADDRESS placing his resignation I'm the hands
OF ms constituents He says that events since
the election bring home 10 him forcihly the
truth that ne Is not in harmony with what ap-
pears 10 ee the pub ic opinion in Ireland.
Trickeu Challenges Hanlau.
The Sportsman says Last evening Nessrs
fftz William Wentworth and Charles A. w.
Eett, who recently arrived in England from
Australia, called at our ofice 20 make a match
between Trickett OF Australia and Hanlan of
Toronto, ont. They stated that the patrons OF
aquatics In New South Wales had united 10 send
Irckeu 10 England and were prepared 20 sup
poft him In his endeavor 10 beat nanan. Mr.
wentworth placed the sum OF ESQ In our hands
ana informed us that Trickett would ee ready
10 row race on the Thames about the second
week IN November next A cable message was
lhmeolately sent 10 Toronto I'm accordance with
lhe ABOVE facts, and We therefore hone 20 re-
cene @ laEorahle reply from Hanlan within the
next TWO or three DAYS
Lord Bcacon>ficId ON His Defcat.
LONDON, May M.-ln his speech az the meet.
Ing or the conservatives al Bridgewaier House
yesterday. Lord Beaconstield is stated TO have
admitted the great surprise he felt al the re-
suit OF the recent election. lie took upon him
self part OF the blame for the dissolution or
parliament, but said the party whips were NOT
olameleSs, as the defeat OF the conseryaties was
greatly due TO lamentable deficiencies ia organi-
zation which he trusted would be rcmedied In
future. and with that view he suggested the ap-
IoinInitlll Oi a committee with Right Hon. w.
H. smith as chairman. lie said the rumors OF
hls retirement from the leadership OF the party
were unfounded. III the party considered HIS
retention OF the leadership 10 be an advantage
Whatever ability he possessed would be devoted
10 their service.
What Lord CarnarvOn Said.
Lord CarnarVOn, who was warmly cheered
said he had seeded from the government In
consequence OF a difference with his colleagues
upon single measure. The composition of the
new ministry filled him with doubt and dlsnay.
and he felt II his duty 10 support the conserya-
tive party 10 the utmost OF his power
French Strikers.
PARIS, May 2o.-Only 500 striking operatives
at Rheims remain out. ItiseXpected that IL OO1
out OF the l5,oOO strikers at Roubaix Will resume
work Immediately. This would practically
terminate the labor troubles which have caused
great anxiety during the past week.
French Ambassador 20 London.
LONDON. May 20.-lt is believed here that NJ
John Lemolnne will be offered aud that he Will
accept the French ambaSSadorShfp 10 London
in case OF the resignation or NJ. Leon Lay.
ts0nOmy Wins the Manchester Gun.
LONDON. May 20.-lsnOmy won the race for
the Manchester cup. The abbot" was second
aud Horizon third. Twenty-one ran.
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Decision i'm Favor of the w. a.. Tel.
egraph 60.

NEW YORK, Nay 20-Judge Blatchford In the
L. $. court handed down, yesterday decree Ia
suit OF Priscilla w. Page and the w. u. Tele-
graph Co., against the Holmes Burglar Alarm
Telegreph Co., In which his honor says ft is or
dered THAT the re-iSsued letters patent OF the
United States, granted october 10Th, 1911, TO the
above named compla1nants for a new and useful
improvement In the fnductive coll apparatus
law; that the defendant, the Burglar Alarm
Telegraph Co., has fnfringed the claims OF the
re-lssued patent, and that the complainants re-
cover proflts and advantages which defendant
Infringement" Perpetual Injunction is issued
against the Holmes Company, restraining &c
from making or selling the Improvements dc.
SCrfbed.
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Wi>IitNesTONIt SUDDEN
DEATH.

NEW YORK, May 20.-Early last evening
Well-dresSed man registered himself at French's
MOTEL as Louis Baker. Washington, ID. C.. and
was assigned 10 room No. &c. He then con.
ciuded 10 take stroll III the street. and at one
O'CLOCK THIS morning returned and was shown
10 his room, when the bell boy lighted the gas
and LEFT him. This was the last seen OF him
alVe. AL I am. strong smell OF gas
pervaded the house. and Investigation
showed that the escape OF gas came from room
No. &c, and upon the door being forced omen Mr
BAKER was found lying dead upon the floor near
his bed. The only garment he had on was his
SHIRT, his clothes lying on the chair. It is
gas with suicidal intent or not. He was about
so years or age.
GThe Washington Directory contains the name
OF Louis Baker, driver, 1920 lst street SOUTH
WeSt,l
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H- In conflict with the Indian murderers of
John Denenbach, OF Deadwood, d. L four In.
dams and rancher were killed
q A band OF five pirates boarded schooner
In New York harbor but were driven OH. Their
D0at caps1zed and four OF them were captured,
The other was drowned.
u Confederate memorial day was observed
az Richmond Va, yesterday, with the usual
a The eighty fifth annual council of the
Protestant Episcopal Church for the diocese
OF Virginia, was begun In Petersburg yesfer
day. 0''O'
Central Ohio and Sandusky and the Mansfied
and Newark railroads. 'SNA
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The Greenbacker7S Organize a New
Convention.
Democratic Convention,
IOWA GREENBACKERS.
The Convention.

DEs MONIES, IOWA. May 2O.-The greenback
state convention net yesterday and speeches
were made by G. W. Sewer, L. o. Choogatt and
~. ID. Moore. In the evening III. C. Ayres, OF
and {. w. Muffley, of Polk, secretary. The
usual committees were then appointed and the
remainder OF the evening was devoted to speech
making. The convention adjourned till to-day.
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BALTIMORE, May 20.-virginia skies, deferred,
6h; do. cOnsols, 654 do. second series, 2216; do
East due coupons, 92H do. new tenforties, 39k bid
70 day.
BALTIMORE, May 2o;-Cotton barely steady
middling, l1A. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat,
southern steady and frm; western opened frmer
do. do; amber aS a 2gal Se No western winter red,
al:2s7s s July. 1133sa1: lsH: August. 1.Ossi.al &c
and white 56h DO. yellow, So
Oats dul1 H. and and easy-western white, 41ai2: do:
steadyn,Prine prime to choice Pennsylvania and Mary
land, II 00a1s.00 Provisions quiet aad nominaiy
steady Butter weak and lower. 13al6. Eggs firm,
II: Petroleum nomnally lower-retined held al
~: Coffee dull but not quotably lower Sugar
very quiet-A soft, 92s. Whisky quiet, /. lOal i0L
Freight- to liverpool per steamer noniinal-cotton
6srres wheat 5S5 busSep eorn s5 60
bushels: oats. 5000 bushels. Shipments-wheat
6I5 bushels; corn, 2, 367 bushels. Sales wheat
4l0 oG0 bushels corn. 128, 600 bushels.
NEW YORK, May 90 Stocks strong Money. 4
40. Exchange, long. 4S5A; short. 4sSk. Govern
NEW YORK. May 2o.-Flour dull Wheat
quiet Corn quiet.
LONDON, May 20, 1890 p. m.-Atlantic and
Great Western first mortgage trustees Certificates
81: Atlantic and Great Western seconds 30A. New
Jerse! Central consols. 1861. Erie 3Th: do second
eonsols. 9lA. Illinois Central, LOG. PennsyIvania
central 3d. Reading, PAS. New York Central,
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A Steamship CAPTAIN arre.,ed.

the Bremen steamship line, has been arrested
on the charge OF violating the United States
Revised Statutes by carrying more passengers
on MS vessel than the law prescribed on the
trip prior TO his last. He was arraigned before
the United States commissioner, who allowed
him TO depart on his own recognizance for ex-
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CALIFORNIA POLITICS.
The WOrkingmen's Convention
freaks I'D in Disorder.

San. FRANCISCO, May 90. 1890 a. 20. - The
Worklngmen'S convention refused to reconsider
the adoption OF kearney's letter as the sense OF
the convention, and after several attempts to
get thrOugh resolution looking to the appoint
ment OF delegates to the national greenback and
labor convention pledged to Thurman the
democratic element OF the convention carried a
Hollon 10 adjourn Till this evening, its oppo-
tion then broke up In disorder.
HE Greenbacker's Organize q New
convention.
The greenback element assembled and orpa
nlZeo as new convention, and at midnight en-
uered upon the appointment of committees on a
piallorm, constitution and resolutions, with the
prospect OF an all night session.
Regular Democratic Convention.
Inc democratic convention at Oakland laef
hght, ADOPTED the report OF the Committee on
credentials, which admitted the Saratoga Hail
Gelegatlon In the 10th senatorial district. and
oae5 dae san Mateo delegation as appointed by the
county county committee. After appointing commit
tion adJourned until 10 am. to-day.
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DAKOTA REPUBLICANS.
The C0nvenfio, so. ns.

CHICAGO, May 20.-A dispatch says: THE
dakota republican convention was held an
Fargo yesterday, and chose c. II. Mccoy and
Porter warner delegates to the Chicago con-
vent1on. They are for Window, II he has any
chance; otherwise for Blaine" Another dis
patch from Fargo says: 1.-THE two territorial
delegates to the Chicago republican convention
Will go untnstructed. but they are understood
TO be for Blaine as first choice.
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Beecher,s big Audience.

NEW YORK, May @.-An immense audience
gathered fn the Brooklyn Academy of Mnstc
last night to hear lecture from III. w ReecheS
In aid OF the family OF Policeman I. M. Stone
who was killed some few weeks ago while siis,
charging his duty, and whose assailants have,
were subscribed, s''"O'
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The ENORMOUS IMMIGRATION.-The tide OF
immigration is constantly increasing. During
the week ended Saturday night Is, ,596 fresh ar.
30.641 for the month thus far. or over q .O0o a
day, Sundays included Saturday four vessels
brought 2,594-the Sailer, from Bremen, 1.2l3:
the Mosel, from Bremen Gas; the Patagonia,
mouth, 116,
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VIRGINIA Conservatives.
They Will Support the Democratic
Nominee.

RICHMOND, VA, May 2O.-Tne conservative
state convention last evening adopted a resou-
tion that the conservative party of Virginia anal
lates with the national democratic party. and
would not support any one for elector who did
not Oeclare In favor OF the nominees OF the
national democratic convention At l:3G a m
the convention adjourned sine die.
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EScRnR Rf 81. EArrar

PORT JERv1S, n. Y, May POI. z. Y. Smith,
with forgery by millman. escaped last night
from two officers, in whose custody he was.
The day before he had been identified by the
cashier OF Miller q Co., by Ridley & Co., and
N1chol, the latter Of New York as the party
VINO had passed forged checks unon them
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CONGWATtLaTING HtNIAN.
Canadian Eothu>ia>ua

INhUNIU, UNI, My SU.-The greafeSt enthlI-
Slasm was manifested kere on the news OF Ham
lanS victory being received at the telegTanh
o1lce, I'D 'front.' OF which thousands OF people had
assembled waiting for the bulletins. which were
received every few minutes during the progress
OF The race. Congratulat0ry messages were sent
the champion from various parts OF Canada
Including one from the MarauiS OF Inrne
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NEBRASKA REPUBLICAN CON.
VENTlON.

CHICAGO, May 20.-A special to the TRIBUNE
met at columbus last evening, and was called
10 ofder by j. w. DANES, chairman OF the state
central committee. G. w. Collins was made
temporary chairman. and committees Were ap-
pointed as usual. There is an anti-grant maiori.
Iy YIN IN the convention, and the probabilities favor
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The WimbIedan Team.

OTTAWA. May 20.-The Wimbledon team will
sail on the 10Th of June. Captain Todd. of the
Governor Generals Foot Guards has been In.
duced TO reconsider his determination, and will
take his place in the team.
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POISONING HIS WIFE FOR INSURANCE MONEY
Garrett Gordon, OF Indiana, has been arrested
for poisoning his wife, who died last December
ana upon whose life he had an insurance
policy OF 81, 100. Arsenic was found In Mrs.
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Another Fire i'm Million.

MILTON, PA. May 20.-Another fire broke out
here this morning which caused the greatest
excitement. Flames were discovered in the
planning mill OF Ginger q Co.. but were extin-
gu1shed before much damage was done.
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The Go.s.Ry.n Pr;zc F,~n,.

NEW YORK, May 90.-It is stated tnat Goss
ana Ryan yesterday afternoon met in BROOKLYN
Johnson. the holder of the stakes fn the prize
nght that did not come on, and agreed "a HE
terms, which were that between ana 8 q m
Friday he should name 10 them and their hsct
eIs time and place for trying TO have f!yhs.
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DrOuDed Dead.

SPRINGFIELD, May 20.-Wm. Ames a son OF
the late Fisher AmeS, and brother of Judge
Seth AmeS OF the Massachusetts, supreme court
dropped dead at CoOley's Hotel in this CITY lasf
evening. Mr. Ames was 70 years Of age
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Murder in Ontario.

OTTAWA, ONT. May 20.-News OF a murder on
the Gatlneau has reached this city. man
named Labelle attacked another named Gildeau,
and the latter, In defending himself, stabbed
Labelle, who 1t is said has died. Particulars
have not been received.
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MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
Two More RafIroads

NEW ORLEANS, La, May PA special dis
patch 10 the Galveston NelcS, dated City OF
Mexico, May 18th, says: Congress has author.
lzed the execution OF a contract with the states
OF Coahuita TamaulipaS and Nueva Leon for
the construction OF railroad between Mata-
moras and Monterey, and OF another between
Monterey and Saltillo,
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Minister ZamacOna.

Mr.. Zamacona, the minister 20 the United
States, arrived yesterday at Vera Cruz and is
expected here tonight.
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HYDROPHOBIA FROM A CAT BITE.-At Ambfa.
Ind, Mrs. Jennie Reynolds is suffering the ter
rlole agonles OF hydrophobia from the bite OF
cat Inflicted two years ago. 1t Is believed
nothing can be done and She Will die
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IHE REV. NEvIN WoODsIDE, who has become
notorious since the Sunday battle In the Oak
Alley Church, in Pittsburg, is now the prosecu-
tor OF one James Whitesides for sending pos
tal card threatening his life. Whitesides Is
position to Mr.. WOodside Suit is brought
under the statute against the misuse OF The