Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-02-28
First "CaII. of the Produce Fxcl,ane

First "Cali 4" OF the Produce Exchange.
SAN FRANcIsco, February 27sh.-The Pro-
duce Exchange held its first "call to-day,
which was eminently satisfactory. Bidding
was fairly lively, considering the present duh
condition OF the market, and everything
worked smoothly. Extra choice wheat sold
at 81 6591 20 for spot lots, 81 62i for five
days delivery, and 81 678 for No. l white
| for May delivery. No. 2 brewing barley,
| 81 773@1 so for spot lets; No. feed, 81 72I
for July delivery; No. 2. 81 20 for spot
No. oats, 81 S14 for spot; bags, Calcutta.
SIC for June delivery.
The Mutual Union Telegraph Company.
SAN Francisco. February 27th.-James
| Gamble, of the Mutual Union Telegraph
| Company, who is now in the city ON business
connected with his company, says that by the
beginning of 1888 the company will have
three wires in operation across the country.
| The system now extends as far west as Kan
sas City, and it is expected that work will be
begun on the transcontinental line about the
LIST of Msy. The route is not yet determined,
but will probably follow the line of the Den
yer and Rio Grande and Central Pacific. 1t
is also the intention of the company to carry
line along the Northern Pacific Railroad as
fast as that road is constructed.
The Proposed Anti-Chinese Mass Meeting.
SAN Francisco, February 27sh-A con-
ference was held this afternoon by tae Re-
publican and Democratic State Central Com.
mittees in relation to the antisChiness mass
meeting to be held next Saturday. It was
unanimously agreed to unite in the move
ment. and make it monster demonstration.
An equal number of Democratic and Repub-
| lican speakers for theoccasion were agreed
upon. From present preparations the
demonstration promises to be one of the larg-
est of the kind ever held in the city.
SHIFTS for Taxes-Convictedo of Murder.
SAN Francisco, February 27th.-Suits
have been commenced by David Mcclure,
attorney and special counsel for the city and
county of San Francisco, against the follow
ing railroad corporations, to recover taxes
claimed to be due the city and county and
State for the years 1SS0-S1: The Southern
Pacific Railroad Company. the Central Pa
cifc Railroad Company, and the Suffer street
Railroad Company.
Fong All Sing, who has been on trial in the
Superior Court for murder, was convicted to-
day of murder in the first degree, without
any recommendation as to penalty.
Motion Denied Question Postponea-Two
Men Drowned.
San Francisco, February 27th.-In the
case of the Supreme Council of the Order of
Chosen Friends VS.. J. W. Shaeffer ct al,
Judge Sepulveda ruled that inasmuca as the
action was brought against large number of
defendants who were not served with q pro-
cess. and who, consequently, had noe ap-
peared, except Grand Treasurer Shasffer, he
would deny the motion to dissolve the ipjunc
ton, without prejudice.
The Eighth Ward Republican Club met
this evening, and after some discussion as to
whether the Club should turn out in body
at the anti Chinese mass meeting on Satur-
day, the question was laid over.
Just as the British steamer Suez was leav-
ing here Saturday evening, three of the crew
lsaped overheard. One succeeded in reaching
the shore, but as nothing has been seen of the
other two, it is thought they were drowned.
The Railroad Suits.
SAN Francisco, February 27th.-In the
actions brought by the Central and California
Pacific Railroads against Tax Collector He'll.
broD, OF Sacramento county, argument was
made to-day before Judge Waymire by At
torney General Hart, in support of the mo-
ton to vacate the restraining orderin support
of defendants demand, Further hearing was
continued until Wednesday.
Meeting Of Conference Bays Deaths.
San FRANclsoo, February 27th.-The
Committee of management having charge of
the anti Chinese mas meeting held confer
ence this evening, at which Mayer Blake was
selected as Chairman and Philip a. Roach
Vice Chairman of the mass meeting,
Twenty four deaths were reported to-day at
the Health Office.
Eand league Meeting Garro,ed and
Robbed.
San FRANCISCO, February 27ih.-A large
ard enthusiastic meeting was held this even.
ing by members OF tie Branch Land League
at Irish. American Hall, at which several
stirring speeches were made and literary and
musical exercises held.
Last evening young man named Charles
Chase, of Oakland. while returning to his
home, was gsrroted by unknown parties and
robbed of $50 and gold watch and chain.
He was knocked senseless with club, and
before recovering the garroters fed.