Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-05-15

NEW Ohh, May ItGH. w llildu II. Lena
hantv, the well known song and dance man,
is dying of quick consumption at his home in
this city. A theatrical benefit is already ar
ranged for him, as he has family which is
likely to be destitute. 1t is not thought
likely he will live long enough to know the
result of the benefit performance.
THE END REACHED.
NEW YORK, May 14th.-William Fl. Della
hanty, the wellknOwn song and dance man,
died of hasty consumption last night at his
home in this city, aged 80 years.
Death of Chief Justice.
ALBION (Ky.), May 14th.-Chief Justice
Sanford died of apoplexy to-day.
Was DefauIter.
AUGUSTA (Me) May 14th.-An investiga-
ton into the affairs of the First National
Bank of Augusta revealed the dishonesty of
the late cashier, Israel Boothby, who COM
mitted suicide February Sd. He was de-
faulter for over $4,000.
silver and Stocks.
New YORK, May 14th.-Silver bars, 1143 !;
money, 3@5; Governments quiet and firm !;
stocks closed strong; Western Union, 100 !;
Quicksilver, 9: Pacific Mail, 34s Mariposa, 2;
Wells, Fargo & Co., log; New York Central,
1858; Erie. 1863; Panama, 1S9 /; Union Pacific,
SO; bonds, 112s Central Pacific, 6S; bonds,
1923; Sutro Tunnel IL; Leadville, p Carl
bou, % Silver Cliff, % Climax, % Cen
trail Arizona, Al Excelsior, IS; Homestake,
80; Ontario, 30: Standard, IS; Little Pitts
burg, 81.
New York Stock Market.
New YORK, May 14th.-Stocks were gen.
orally strong and higher at the close to-day,
the result of an active buying movement.
Fast Traveling-Candidacy Declined.
New York, May 14th.-A special express
train of four cars, pulled by new locomo-
tive which has but one 81 foot driving-wheel
at each side was run on trial trip to-day be-
tween Philadelphia and Jersey City, and ac
complished the isance-90 miles-in 81
minutes. On the return trip to Philadelphia
the run was made in 90I minutes.
Postmaster James has written a letter de-
clining to be a candidate for Postmaster
General.
Hanged for Murder.
BUFFALO, May 14th.-Carl Wanke was
hanged here this morning for the murder of
John Atloff at Elma, April 2. 1879. He had
been Indifferent and profane, but lately par
TALLY admitted his guilt. He refused to see his
wife yesterday. He slept soundly last night
and breakfasted heartily He violently abused
and cursed those who attempted to dress him
for the execution, and refused spiritual
advice.
CHARLESTON Is. C.), May 14th.-Thomas
White, white man, was hanged at Spartans-
burg to-day for the murder of Peter Hawk
ms, colored youth. The execution took
place within the jail yard, no one being pres
ent but the relatives of the condemned,
guard of ten men, clergyman and Sheriff.
He was cool and collected, mounting the
scaffold with firm tread and without betray-
ing the slightest fear.
The Chicago Republicans.
CHICAGO, May 14th.-The delegation APP
pointed to the State Convention by the Far
well Hall Convention of Cook county Repub-
licans publish an address, setting forth that
the proceedings of the Farwell Hall Conven-
ton were regular, and gave no cause for
bolt, and appealing to delegates from other
counties to examine carefully into the facts
and vote in accordance Herewith in admit
ting delegation from Cook county to the
State Convention next Wednesday.
six.Year-Old Boy Murdered.
SPRINGFIELD Mass J, May 14th.-An au-
topsy to-day shows that Charlie w. Brem-
ley, the six-year- son of William F. Brom-
ley, of Russell, who was found dead in
stream back of the house Thursday, was
murdered. Blood was found in the barn,
which indicated that the deed was committed
CneTe anu Tile DOul uTdSScu w buo Diooh.
The boy has shown great fear of his step
mother, who has two children of her own,
and has often said she has frequently beaten
him. This and other circumstances lead to
the belief that the mother committed the
crime.
Labor Troubles in Louisiana.
New ORLEANS, May 14th.-A detachment
of the First Regiment of the State Corps
has been sent by order of Governor Wilt
to Plaquemine Parish, to suppress labor
troubles.
Suicide of Minister.
KALAMAZOO, May 14th. = Rev. L. M.
Hunt, Congregational minister, during fit
of mental depression this morning, blew off
the top of his head with shotgun.
Reported Change Mt West Point.
CHICAGO, May 14th.-The InterOcedn's
Washington special says: 1t is stated that
General Schoield will be removed from West
Point to take command of the Military De-
partment of Missouri. and General Pope
will be transferred to West Point
Sentenced to be Hanged.
AUGUSTA (Ga.), May 14th.-Henderson
Jones (colored) has been sentenced to be
hanged Friday, July 9th, for the murder of
Joseph F. Harrolson.