Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-05

extended quibbling. The prosecution will
aim to limit the testimony ss far as possible
to the immediate circumstances of the killing.
The defense will take wider range. Much
interest is felt in the trial, and many peo-
pie are already here. On all sides sympathy
for the prisoner is expressed, but the feeling
is general that be will be convicted.
BeastIy BrutaIIiy-One OF the Most ke-
markabIe Prize Fights on Record.
PITTsBURG, December 4tb.-Ross Grove,
on the West Pennsylvania Railroad line,
nine miles from Allegheny City, was the
scene this afternoon of one OF the most Dru-
tai aud hotIy-contested hsrd-2loVe prize
fghts tnat ever took place in Western Penn
sylyauia. The principals were Patrick Moran
and James Mccoy, and ia rounds were
tonight ia one hour and thirty six minutes.
The fight has been on tbs taps for several
months snd was for a purse OF S5OU. Both
men are pugilists of some repute, Mccoy
having fought several battles in this vicinity,
while Moran has participated in number of
fights in this country and England. Mccoy
is 81 years old, and Moran 81. Owing to the
great difference in age, it was thought that
the former would have an easy victory, and
thu betting was two TO one in favor OF Nc.
Coy. The encounter was to have taken
plsce on Thanksgiving Day, but
was postponed for some reason. and
it was generally believed to be off. This after.
noon 100 sporting men left the city and ar.
rived at r lss Grove at o'clock. A ring was
marked out but no ropAs were up, nd at
3:42 time was called. From the beginning
Mccoy broke his right wrist. and for the rest
of the battle fought with his left hand. Both
men appeared determined to win, and were
A. 1.fNn
broke his wris. he fought desperately, and
succeededin knocking down his antsgopist110
times. In the Ill h round Moran got in a
terrific blow on McCoys neck, Telling him
like an OK. He was picked up and carried
to his corner, but was completely used IN,
and wanted to stop fighting but his FRIEND
prevailed on him to continue, and he fought
three more rounds, Moran knocking him out
in the 114th round. Both men were terribly
punished, snd Mccoy had to be carried to
the train.
The EvangeIists in Ireland.
CHICAGO, December 4th.-Regarding the
riots in Wexford, Ireland, arising about
evsngelistic meetings conducted there by
Major Whittle, Of this city, some of his
friends were asked to-day if his preaching " as
directed against the Catholic Church. The
reply was that it was not that Whittle Is a
man of most liberal views. His teachings
are solely to turn men to Christ, and con-
verts are not Influenced in their choice OF the
church with which to ally themselves after
conversion. Just previous to the American
evangelists' departure from ireland, MIR.
Moody's attention was called to published
paragraph saying that they were there for
the purpose of breaking down Catholicism.
Moody denied any such thing, and expressed
q fear that statement of similar import
I'D ia
them much trouble.
National BntteI, Cheese and Egg AssOcIa-
tIOn.
CINCINNATI, December 4;h.-The eleventh
annual session of TIE National Butter, Cheese
and Eg Association began this afternoon in
Smith & NixoL's Hall. Mayor Stephens
made thu address of welcsme, and Seth Hib-
bard, OF Vermont, Vice-PresIdent of the As
sociation. responded. The Secretary intro
duced President John J. Mcdonald, of
Philadelphia. who made brief address. in
the course of which lie said tine annual value
Of the butter product Of the United States is
SS52, 900, 000 cheese, $3.50, COG, 900; eggs and
poultry amounted to about the same. Pro.
lessor Sheldon and Thomas Higgins. OF
Liverpool, England, were invited to take
part in the proceedings. They came as repre-
sentatives OF the Royal English Dairy Asso-
citation. A number of important papers were
read Twenty-one States were represented
by delegates. The session continues several
days.
Mine Explosion.
PGTrsBURG. December 4th.-In the mine
explosion at st Ambauch this morning Will
lam Ham was instantly killed and six others
seriously, but not fatally, hurt. Ham en-.
tered the mine with open lamp, and the
explosion Immediately followed. The con-
cussion was terrific. The doors and pillars
were blown out, care lifted from the tracks
aud the lights for half mile in ths mine ex-
tinguished. A party of ten attempted to
rescue the men, but when in sight of the body
they were choked with fire-dsmp and several
we're carried out unconscious. Ham was Is
Years old and married. The others will re-
cover.
The Ell Paso Election.
Ell PAso. December 4th.-The election for
the removal Of the county seat is in progress,
and a very large vote is being polled. All
business houses ard hanks are closed and the
merchants are working at the polls. The
vote all over the county will be very large,
but the result is still in doubt, though the
probability is that FL Paso will win.
Fatally Shot by Woman.
FAIRBAULT (Miun.), December 4th.-Milo
n. Pond, an old resident of Fairbault, was
Swsrtz. The woman had recently been di-
vorced from her husband, although contin-
uing to live together. She alleges that Pond
circulated damaging reports concerning her.
She was arrested.
"a Nice Lot" Coming.
CHICAGO. December 4th. -Parson Davies
has engaged VIM. Sheriff, 1.-The Prussisn,"
for three months, and will make tour west
ward to California with him and Paddy
Ryan, and give sparring exhibitions.
No Mystery.
ST. PAUL December 4th.-It is ascertained
that the skeletons Cf twsuty.three soldiers
found in Dickey county. Dakota, some time
ago. are those of soldiers killed in fight with
Indians during Suly's expedition, and no
mystery is connected with it.
Destruction by Fire.
NASHVILLE, December 4.h.-A fire 10
Lynchburg, Tenn, this morning, destroyed
twenty-five houses, including the Sentinel Of
fee and several stores.