Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-04-14

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from Moses to Shakespeare. He laudet
Whitman's poems as far above those of Long
fellows. He is cousin of Senator Hosr
and lives near Worcester. The charge OF the
Judge is severely criticised.
BOucicault and the Passion Play"
NEw York. April 13th.-The Sun prints s
communication from Dion B B1ucicauls oppcs.
ing the bill in the Legislature declaring that 10
theatrical representation of the Savior of
Mankind is to be permitted. He thinks
such plays as the g Passion Play should be
left for the public conscience and good taste
TO condemn. Many years ago | wrote
play called Uis, the subject of which
was the daughter of Pontius Pilate,
who. having been present when Jesus
preached in the streets of Jerusalem,
became Christian. She prays privately to
her father to spare the life of the Savior.
The trial before Plate was represented, hut
it seemed TO me that the chief figure should
be speechess-a holy object. The play WAS
performed in New Orleans in 1856, during
Lent, and made deep impression. / Wit
messed the performance of the Passion
Play in San Francisco four years ago, and
felt confirmed In my Judgment. When into
the mouth of our Lord were given words not
those of the gospel. but of the author, he was
mortalizsd. l do not think the Passion
Play did any harm, excepting perhaps to the
manager, as the attendance was very poor
one"
sainai Morse Bows TO the Decision of
the PreseaI."
New YORK, April 18th. - An evening
paper learns from Salmi Morse that he will
not again attempt to produce the Passion
Play" 81 shall no. put it on any stage
again" says he. s. bsw 60 the decision Of
the present. In the near future a more lib
eral and educated sentiment may prevail.
Then I believe the Passion will be de-
manded instead of refused" "What are
you going to do with your theater?" {" | am
going to produce plays there that will shame
those who have thwarted me 10 my purpose
plays of my own, as digpitied and as noble as
the Passion They will be ready by the
opening of the next season."
Free Fight Among Normal school Stu.
dents.
BLooMINGToN Il.), April 13sb.-Sections
A and @ of the State Normal School at Nor.
NAL became involved in serious affray this
afternoon in the campus of the University,
over mock burial ceremony, conducted by
section 9, who were about To place in tine
grave ccffia marked Section A." The
section, who are to be graduated in June,
were out on two days vacation, and armed
with bats and clubs of all descriptions, &C.
companied section to the burial-place. The
coffin was carried by six pall-bearers fol-
lowed by the whole class of seventy. At
the grave a row was begun by men,
Der of section A tearing down
the banner. The classes at once
sssailed each other, and general engagement
took place. A student of clsss grabbed the
bats from two of a division, and felled them
to the ground. Isaac Hemmer had his scalp
cut and skull fractured. Herbert Highly had
his scalp laid open, and both were carried
from the grounds. Melville Atz, of section
G, was also laid out by the heavy blow of
club. Any quantity of noses wers smashed,
eyes blackened, etc. After the row was over
the burial service was concluded. The stu
dents of both sections had meeting tonight,
and endeavored to smooth the matter over
but it will undoubtedly cause good deal of
trouble with the faculty.
The Illinois Labor Trouble.
SPRINGFIELD. April th.-There has been
no trouble at the rolling mill since that of
last night, reported in these dispatches. The
men remain firm in their determination to
remain at their posts, and many think the
assault of last night will have an effect di-
rectly the contrary to what was anticipated.
The firing party have not as yet been identi-
fed, and no arrests have been made. Null
kern, the most seriously injured man Of the
several who were wounded last night is alive,
and will probably recover.
Gould's Coming Trip.
NEW YORK, April 18th jay Gould in
company with some of his friends, will leave
New York, probably Saturday, for two
weeks trip over the southwestern system Of
railroads. He has asked Russell Sage TO &C.
company him, and yesterday Sage said he
expected to be one of the party. He said
also that the trip would be for business as
well as for pleasure.
New York Liquor License.
New YORK, April 13th.-Last night the
notorious resorts of Billy McGlory and
Owney Geoghegsn were watched by the po-
lice to prevent liquor selling, neither place
having license. Indignation was expressed
by visitors because of the exception that
seemed to be made of these two places, and
there was, of course. general sympathy with
the proprletors.
BaItfmOreans Travelling.
OMAHA (Neb.), April 13sh.-Twenty. five
members of the Baltimore Corn and Flour
Exchange arrived here yesterday morning by
special train on q tour of pleasure and busi-
ness. They were given drive about the
town and reception and banquet at the
Paxton Hotel by the Omaha Board of Trade.
They left tonight for Kansas City.
The Panama Railroad.
New YORK, April 18th. G.. McCul-
Tough, formerly Vice-President, was yester-
day elected President of the Panama Rail-
road. in place of the late Trenor w. Park.
r. w. Thompson, ex-Secretary of the Navy,
was elected Vice-President.
Washed" Diamonds.
New HAVEN, April 13.h-The local jew.
elers have been talking about nothing but
washed diamonds since the arrest to-day of
Jacob Nepel, one OF the trade, for selling
several of them to Edward Engel, well
known jeweler and dealer in precious stones
here. Not only was the trade here COM
dealers and experts of John street, New York
Georgia Politics.
ATLANTA, April 13th.-McDaniels' nomi-
nation for Governor is defeat for Senator
Brown. While McDaniels owes his nomina
tion to the reactionary element, it is not be-
lieved he will be controlled by that party,
but will pursue the advanced policy of Col
Quit and Stevens. After the Conven tion
the Bacon men held an informal caucus and
put their candidate up for the race next year,
and announced determination that be must
have the office. The action has created great
Indignation among the friends of the other
candidates.
The Marquis OF LOrne Nervous.
Boston, April 13th.-A small street bomb
was exploded by passing carriage in front
of the Postofice this morning, causing some
commotion, but no damage. The incident
IL Al f.
quis of Lorne's arrival Lorne arrived at
$50. He would not take the conveyance to
the hotel, but, accompanied by the English
Consul and members of his party, and fol-
lowed closely by detective, walked leisarely
to his hotel.
Business Failures.
New YoRK, April 13th.-The business