Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-08-02

wlres tlat ran through the estfeet, Duncn. |
ing them all together. All the circuits
were disabled. The obstruction was
removed.
sterling Exchange and Bonds.
New YoRK, Aug. l.-Sterling bills
on London, 90 days, Ss.S4; sterling bills
on London, sight drafts, S4.S7h; U. s.
AIS Of 1891, interest quarterly, SLIP;
u. s. As Of 1907, interest quarterly,
81 10; u. s. 3Is, extended 5s. Sl.0l;
U. $. 81, sl.03; w. U. Tel, sol
Report Denied-R Railroad Receiver
Appointed.
CHICAGO, Aug. IAN official of the
rolling mills OF South Chicago denies the
published statements that the Company
intend shutting down the works for an
indefinite length Of time. owing to the
strike in progress there. He says that
work is temporarily suspended there
simply and only because Of the strike.
In the matter of the application for
receiver for the Toledo, Cincinnati &
st. Louis Railway, made in the Federal
Court yesterday, Judge Drummond to-
day appointed Edward Il. Dwight, Cen
eral Manager OF the road, TO be receiver.
Dwight at once qualified and has taken
possession OF the property.
Have Decided TO Slut Down-The
President and Party.
CHICAGO, Aug. LIT ia stated this
morning that as u result OF the strike of
the workmen in the rolling mill at South
Chicago, where eighteen hudred men
are usually employed, the management
have decided to shut down work for an
indefinite period.
President Arthur and party are ex.
pected here tomorrow forenoon. A
committee Of citizens will meet the Pres
ident's party at the outskirts of the city
and reception be rendered at the rooms
of the Union League Club in the eve
ming. The first brigade Of State troops
will serve as escort from the railway de-
pot to the hotel on the arrival OF the
President.
by President Arthur.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. with the first
streaks OF daylight, crowds of people
began pouring into the city from every
point OF the compass. Truins were
doubled up, and then packed. The Pres
idential party left the Gait House in
carriages, escorted by body of police
and the local military organizations, and
moved by the most direct route to the
Exposition buildings. There was per-
feet ovation the entire distance. The
great main bnildipg, capable OF holding
10000 people, was tiled completely,
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welcomed the President in a fitting
speech. Gen. Arthur gracefully re.
sponded, and concluded by starting the
vast machinery, and pronouncing the
Exposition open.
Dexter Hat Factory Burned.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn., August 1.-The
Dexter Hat Factory, of Danbury. Conn,
was burned last evening, with its con-
tents. Tie loss is nearly 500, 900; par
TALLY insured.
pennsylvania Democratic Con
yentiOn.
HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. 1.-The Dem
ocratio Convention assembled at l0:l5
A. NJ. and was called to order by Chair.
man Heizel The list of delegates was
called, and for the first time in many
years no contested seats were announced.
Robert Il. Wright. of Lehigh county,
was chosen temporary chairman by
acclamation, together with the neces-
sary officers for the transaction of
preliminary business. A resolution that
the committees on credentials, perma-
nent organization and resolutions con-
sist of one delegate from each Congress
sional district, to be aam,d by the dele
gates, was adopted and the convention
adjourned until 2P. M. The convention
is very harmonious, and the indications
point to the transaction of business with
dispatch. Robert Il. James, of North
ampton, will likely be selected as per-
manent Chairman.
watch Factory Suspended.
LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 1.-The watch
factory suspended to-day, throwing 250
hands out of employment. The sus-
pension was occasioned by the failure Of
A. Bettner, late manager and principal
stockholder of the company. The direc-
tors state that the suspension is only
temporary.
Defaulting Ofiieiai Captured. a
New Brunswick, N. j., Aug l.
Levi d. Jarrard, ex.postmaster and de-
faultng county collector of $500, 600,
was captuted at Niagara Falls, Ontario
yesterday.
Preparing for the Presidents
visit.
OMAHA. Neb, Aug. IA meeting Of
prominent citizens was held tonight to
make arrangements to give President
Arthur reception on his arrival in
Omaha on Saturday, on his way to the
Yellowstone National Park. Commit
tees were appointed and other steps
taken and kilograms sent to President
Arthur, rendering him reception. This
afternoon the private car of President
Dillon, OF the Union Pacific, was sent to
Chicago to convey the Presidents party
westward, it having been rendered to
the President by Mr.. Dillon.
stage Robbers Captured.
HELENA, Mont, Aug. 1.-The road
agents who stopped the Deer Lodge and
Helena coach a few days ago, were ar
rested to-day by deputy sheriff near
Gallatin City, Montana, and part of the
stolen property recovered. The robbers
were brought here on this evenings