Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-02
s.er,,nx. exchange and nena-.
saiiivan's Challenge Accepted

| iab tccepitu NuillNm cnuhehRt onet-
ing to give any man $1,000 and tho re
oeipls OF the exhibition who will stand.
before him four rounds, and will put
"Jom Good" against the champion.
Colorado for Blaine.
DENVER, May L. The Republican
State Convention organized this morn
ing, Hon. /. Il. Barnum, President.
Resolutions were adopted against the
decentralization Of silver, recognized as
the great interest Of American labor, and
its claim upon the care Of the Govern.
meni, and its right to equal considera-
ton with capitals; declares against
reduction Of the teriff ON wool, as threat
ened by the Morrison bill; commends
and approves the national administra-
ton as emnently wise. patriotic and
conservative in its care for the interests
of the whole country; pays high com
plimont to President Arthur and Score
iary Teller.
The convention unanimously elected
the following delegates to the National
Convention: Judge Ebert, of Arapa-
hoe, q. G. Davis, of Lake, Gen. Hamill,
Of Clear Creek. A. l.. Emigh, of Larimer,
A. Gullett, of Gunnison, z. Y. Crowell,
of El paso. The delegates are unin-
structed but each in speech pledged
himself to support Blaine.
The following was unanimously
alopted
Resoired, That this convention, repre-
senting the desires of an overwhelming
majority Of Colorado Republicans, here
by declares in favor of the nomination of
james G. Blaine for President.
Further Abont Keene's Failure.
New YORK, May 1.-The failure of
james r. Keene, reported yesterday af-
ternoon. continues to be the subject of
conversation on the streets. A promi-
nent lawyer, who is in position to
speak regarding the matter, says: "Ths
whole story is told in the statement
which Keene has issued to the press. 1t
is impossible for him to tell how many
privileges he has outstanding. Keene
has paid ont millions within the last
twelve months on privileges which the
course OF the stock market made unprofit-
able to him. Within the last few days
he has paid out 100000, and
within the last few months he has
lost two or three millions. ! do not be-
lieve his liabilities to members of the
Stock Exchange, outside OF stock priv
ileges, will amount to over S35, 600
Keene came to Wall street in November
1876, with $1,000, 900. His first big ven
ture was with Jay Gould in the Atlantic
and Pacific Telegraph. Shortly after
the two men quarreled. At the time of
the railroad riots keene was almost the
only man who dared buy stocks. He
held up tho market and prevented
terrible consequences. In 1880 his
wealth was estimated Mt $4,000, 900.
Since 1881 he has been losing steadily
But few of his best racing horses are
left Jay Gould took his hest painting
and he owns bat little real estate.
wall street Unaffected by Kccne's
Failure.
New York, May 1.-The inability of
keene to meet his contracts did not
affect the market to-day. keene this
morning refused to see any person. 1t
is believed he will pay 100 cents on the
dollar. He bad several offers of assis-
tance to-day, but refused until he finds
out his exact position. 1t is said he met
two or three small demands this morn
ing.
sailing of the ThetIs.
| NEw York, May 1.-The Greedy flag
ship Thetis sailed to-day. Secretaries
Chandler and Lincoln, Gen. Hancock
and other celebrities accompanied the
vessel to Sandy Hook on the gunboat
Talapoosa. Harbor salutes were given
to the departing craft
Attempt to Blow up Hotel.
DENVER, May Shortly before
midnight, last night, bomb with
ignited fuse, containing six pounds of
giant POWDER was thrown upon the
pourch OF the Crawford House. at
Colorado Spring., shattering the doors
AMI wndow ~ the hotel and neighbor-
hool. 1t IL supposed the act was
directed by some saloonist against the
proprietor of the house, who has been
very active it the suppression of the
liquor tratiice.
Utah Instructs for Arthur First,
blaine second.
SALT LAKE, May 1.-The Republican
Territorial Convention convened here to-
day at o'clock, with most of the dele
gates present. VIM. Mckay was elect
ed Chairman. After adopting the plat
form as presented, Gov. Eli Murray and
Nathan kimball, of Ogden, were elected
delegates to the Chicago Convention.
They were, after strong fight, instruct
ed for Arthur 1t is understood, how
ever, that they are to support Arthur as
long as they think he has any chance,
and then to support Blaine. The follow.
ing platform was unanimously adopted:
The great mining industries of the coun-
try demand that gold and silver shall be
equal as the standard of the United
States. The able and fearless perform.
ance of his official duties by f. H. Muir
ray, Governor of the Territory, meets
and challenges the admiration of the Ma.
ton. In G. A. Arthur we recog-
nizo an able statesman. His utter
ances aud recommendations in Utah
affairs evidence broad comprehension
of the needs of the Territory That
portion OF the Nations surplus of money
IN the Treasury can be wisely used in
giving free and popular education to
the masses of the people through the
State and Territorial public schools.
Polygamy still exists as a disgrace to
civilization and curse to the people
who suffer while they support it. We
demand that the National Government
prohibit and punish polygamy in all
Territories and place the government of
Utah in friendly hauds by the creation
of legislative commission.
Washington Territory for Blaine.
DAYTON, w. T., May 1.-The Repub-
lican Territorial Convention met to day.
Capt. G.. d. Hill, of Seattle. and John
l.. Wilson, of Spokane Falls, were
elected delegates to the Chicago Conven-
tion. The Convention expressed a
choice for Blaine and the delegates were
so instructed.
wyoming Delegates for Blaine
EVANSTON, Wyo,, May 1.-The Re-
publican Territorial Convention met here
to-day. After somewhat stormy ses-
sion, Hon. j. w Medium and Jas.
France were elected delegates to the
National Convention. The delegation
favors Blaine,
Bank Robbers Lynched
HARPER, Kansas, May IA report
has been received from Medicine Lodge
that four bank robbers were captured
and placed in jail. A mob broke in, shot
one dead, and took the other three ont
and hanged them. Payne, the bank
president, is dying
Strike OF u. p. W0rkingmen
Probable.
| OMAHA, Neb., May 1.-The Working