Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-03-09

IDRs this year were 81, @0S SIf I; last year,
SD 455. 1S4 Expenses this year, Sl24S0,
S4S; last year. SO 5i5 1l9. Ne. earnings
this year, Sll, 17S, i74, against Sl1 9l00l5
last year The decrease N the net earnings
is accounted for by tss fact that the csm-
pany laid $500 794 worth of rails in excess ei
last year. The debt Of the company is
81 035 0TS, which is more than covered by
available bonds, securities and supplies on
hard. The company holds securities of other
roads amounting to SOL, 77S, 600. of which
so 000 coo are par and pay dividends, and
over S25. 00o, 600 net two and half per cent.
per annum 10 the company.
Labor Troubles at Ona Serious Riot.
OMAHA, March S:h The Burlington and
Missouri L Rdiroad Company recently pur-
chased several blocks near the levee, to give
them additional room for handling freight and
on which to erect large freight depot. Ten
days ago James Stephenson, who got the con.
tract for grading these grounds, put 100 men
st work at 81 % per day. and in a day or
two they struck for 81 so. which was con-
ceded, and they then demanded 81 75, which
was refused. Numerous meetings have been
held, and all the laboring men have stood by
the strikers. The result is that tho Omaha
Labor Union composed OF over LOCO mem.
bers has been organized. and this Union
Omaha = 81 T5 per day. An enthusiastic
meeting was held at the Academy OF Music
last evening, and it was resolved to have q
grand parade and demonstration this after
noon, in which laboIirg men and the mechan-
les and other Unisns should participate. The
object was to show sympathy for the strikers
and to demo Rstrate the strength of the labor
ing classes. At o'clock this afternoon the
assembly took place at jefferson Square. and
over 1000 men formed in line, and headed by
a band OF music, marched through the prnci-
pal streets, along tie line of which thou
sands and thousands of people gathered
to see the procession. Among those
who j med in the procession were
a large force Of laborers and mechanics
from the Union Pacific shops. where over
shops were nearly all closed during the alter
loon ia consequence. Ga Msnday last the
g. and Nj. took bold Of the mstter OF grazing
their own grounds, aud raa a special train
to this city from Plattsmouth with 100 labor.
ers and put them st work under the protec-
ton of fifty special policemen. The vel;
continued all day, and at night the train with
the men was run back to Piattsmouth. The
same programme WAS carried out yesterday
and this morning without disturbance !;
but this afternoon the precision
of the Labor Union finally marched
TO the B. aud Nj. grounds and broke
ranks. The B. ard Nj. workmen fled, some
leaving behind them coats and dinner pals
The horses were cut from the scrapers and
turned loose, and tools were scattered III
every direction. Thousands CT people stocd
on the high bluffs watching the riotous pro
ceedirg gs with intense interest and anxiety,
The special policemen were roughly handled,
and ten stars were torn from their breasts,
and many of then were Obliged TO leave the
grounds Near the steam shovel two special
policemen were badly pound with clubs,
b,utally kicked and severely injured. One
B. and NJ. shoveler drew o revolver and
wolld have been torn to pieces had not three
regular policemen escorted him to a place of
SAFETY. Another B. and NJ. workman was
badly pounded, receiving some severe
wounds. a special policeman who was
standing on the water-tank of the steam
shovel was bombardel with stones and frozen
pieces OF oitt, and finally drew large re-
volver, and, pointing it at the crowd, made
them stand back for moment. At this time
there was q report, and it was claimed by
some that he fired, while others said man
in the crowd fred. The special policeman
was now hit in the eve with a piece of
frozen dirt and was knocked dowu. He then
crawled into the cabooSe CT the steam shovel,
and was tiLally taken away by regular
policeman, to save him from the futy Of the
mob, who wanted to throw him iato the river.
Several other exciting distut Dances occurred.
It was finally announced that the h. and NJ
would not attempt to DO any more work to-
day, and prominent striker said they shonli
do no mora work on any other day for less
than 81 10 per day. The mob dispersed at
5 o'clock. Considerable excitement prevails.
aud fears are entertained that the worst is
not over. Mayor Boyd will probably call on
Governor Nance for military protection for
all the laborers who wish to go to work for
the b. and Ms 1t is likely that strong mill
tary force will be put on duty at once.
Another Purchase by En- Governor stan.
ford-l Horse with Il Glorious Re sccrti.
CHICAGO, March S.h-The Tribune to.
morrow will announce the purchase By ex-
Governor Stanford of California, of the GALE
brated trot ing stallion Piedmont, who has
record of 2:174, owned by S. J. Morgan, of
this city. MIR. Stanford saw Piedmont last
tuesday for the first time, and after short
ride behind him closed the trade, paying
$50 600 for the animal. Piedmont is by Al
mont. and in 1875 won 4-year.cld stake,
getting a record OF 2:30a. He did not trot
again until 1879, when he was defeated in
two races. The following spring he was
handled by Peter & johnson, and since then
has trotted seventeen races, winning four
teen, taking second money In two and third
In one. In 1880 he won the stake for $50
stations here in 2:2l3, and last year captured
the free. for-sll stallion race, tIottiGg the
fourth heat in 2:174 Santa Claus is the only
stallion that ever beat him (Piedmont) in a
race, and Piedmont beat him here last July
The Governor also purchased from Mr.. Nor
gan the 6year-old mare Happy Dream. by
Happy Medium. and will breed her to Elec-
tioneer.
Jesse James Captured Again After u Sc.
we're Fight.
KANSAS CIrY mo J. March 8th-A pas
senger arrived on the Wabash train this mora
ing who said that while he was waiting for
the train at Moberly. She iff's officer en-
tered the depot there, having Just arrive
from the west, looking very pale, worn al d
and told an exciting story, which,
if true, will cause much rejoicing sm0pg rail-
road officials. He said Jesse James was cap
tured last evening at some place in Kansas-
the passenger did not remember the exact
location-after determined and bloody
fight, in which he killed seven pursu-
ing officers and wounded three Others.
Jesse himself is said to have baen shot
full OF holes, and it is impossible for him
to live. The outlaw was surrounded at log
cabin in the midst of heavy timber, where he
and companion, supposed to be Ed. Miller,
were hiding. They were asleep when the cf-
6cers arrived, but the door of the hut was se-
curely barricaded. They made desperate
resistance, and killed the seven officers while
an attempt was being made to batter down
the door from the outside. Jesse's compan-
ion was shot dead. The officer who told the
story claimed to have been with the party,
and had just reached Moberly by train. The
story is generally discredited.
The Guiteau Matter Once More.
CHICAGO, March 8th.-Scoville is here with
Guitesu's manuscript for book describing
the trial. Scoville will also write book.
He claims that the trial was unfair, and that
shortly after the assassination secret session
of the Cabinet was held, at which District
Attorney Corkhill and detective officers
were present, at which the conclusion was
expressed that Guitsau was
crazy. Notwithstanding this and Attor.
MscFeagh's frequent statement
of his belief that Gaiteau was insane,
Mr.. Corkhill persisted in the prosecution
Upon this point Corkhill, in conversation with
a reporter, said that the only persons with
whom he conferred as to the advisability of
prosecuting the prisoner were physicians.
John w. Guiteau has discovered that the
gushing Jersey girl who wrote letters to Gui-
teau during the trial, describing her wealth,
etc, lived in a tumble. down house, of which
a washerwomsn was the chief tenant.
Blaine and the President-LoSan's Health.