Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-12-08
TELEeRApH1c BREvrrIEs.

A Paris dispatch says that ex-Queen lsa-
bella has ordered her bankers to invest largely
in Panama Canal shares.
The German ambassador at Paris con-
graduates De Lesseps on the financial success
OF his enterprise.
1t is thought in army circles that General
Schofeld will be relieved in few days. His
successor will probably be Brigadier- General
o. o. Howard, now commanding the Depart
ment of the Columbia. 1t is said that Scho-
field will proceed to San Francisco.
The Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Com
pany have declared dividend of three quar-
tiers per cent. for the quarter.
Andenwent has been elected President and
Drose Vice President of the Swiss Confedera-
ton.
The United States Grand Jury have in
dicted for manslaughter the Inspector Of
Steamboats, and the Directors and Captain Of
the steamer Sewanhaka.
1t is semi officially stated at Paris that the
reports that Greece has consented to renew
negotiations with Turkey are incorrect.
At Laurentburg, n. c., an incendiary fire
burned all the buildings east of Main street.
Less, $4,000; insurance light.
contract is already closed for building
200 miles of the Mexico, Kansas ard Texas
Railroad, and work will begin at Fort Worth
forthwith.
Rev. Father O'Kelly of Minnesota is in
New York, having been delegated by the
Bishop of Minnesota to visit the East and
awaken renewed interest in the cause of
Catholic emigration to the West. Father
O'Kelly's mission is approved by his Emf
nence, Cardinal McCloskey.
a Paris dispatch announces that General
Reffye, the inventor of the mitrailleuse, is
dead.
The gross earnings of the Erie road for
November are estimated at 81, 100000
General Hazen has been appointed Chief
Signal Officer, and General McCook is pro-
NOTED to the Colonelcy Of the Sixth In
fantry.
CHICAGO, December 7th. = Tie Times
Wichita special says: Captain Payne. with
25 followers, started to-day for Oklahoma.
On the same train were General Smith and
Captain Hall of Pope's staff.
ST. LOUIS, December 7th.-Police officer
John w. Martin blew out his brains at the
police headquarters about o'clock this even.
ing. He had been before the Police Board
under charges preferred by Sergeant Florrich,
and had been dismissed from the force.
Leaving the room, he stepped to railing il
front of Captain Lees office, drew his pistol
and sent ball through his skull
CHICAGO, December 7th.-Mrs. FL. c. May
nard, wife of the manager of the Western
Union Telegraph Company here, who was
the worst injured of all the victims of the
been brought to the city and is becoming
more comfortable. Although terribly bruised
and burned, there are strong hopes of her ulti-
mate recovery.
New YORK, December 7th.-Silver bars.
111s !; money fairly easy at 3 !; Governments
strong and s@4 higher, except SIS, which are
! per cent. lower Western Union,
904 Quicksilver, III ; Pacific, All Maripose,
l; Wells Fargo, rs; New York Central,
1434 Erie, 45s 4; Panama, 210; Union Pacific,
1929 bonds, 1l49; Central Pacific, S1a; bonds,
Ia; Sutro, II.
WASHINGTON, December 7th.-Adjutant-
General Drum to-day received a dispatch
from General Terry at st. Paul, Mimi,
stating that he had received information from
the camp on Poplar Creek and from Fort
Buford, which indicated that Sitting Bull
would probably soon come in and surrender
at Buford.
LIVERPOOL, December 7th.-The steam
ship Beleravia, from Quebec, was spoken of
Lizard to-day, with fire in her hold
WAsHISGToN, December 7th.-The friends
of Senator Lamar apprehend that his health
will not permit his attendance in the Senate
again. He is said to be very feeble.
CoNsTAETINoPLE. December 7th.-There is
Abdullah, in invading Persia, acted on orders
from Constantinople, probably caused by the
Sultan's fear that Abdullah's formidable
preparations might be turned against Turkey.
New BEDFORD Mass J, December 7th.-
The temperance candidate for Mayor was
elected to-day by 2,507 to 1871.
New York, December 7th.-The subscrip-
tions to the Panama Canal stock to-day
amounted to 100000.