Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-10-01
Sullivan and Waco

Sullivan and Mace.
NEW YORK, September 30th.-John L. Sullivan
has accepted Jem Mace's challenge 10 meet him in
the fstic arena He has instructed his manager
Al. Smith, to mske proposal to Mace to fight for
81 900 side after the tour of the combination is
ended. Mace has accepted the proposition, and has
issued card, stating his desire to meet Sullivan
with gloves, two three-round matches, Marquis Of
Queensbury rules, contest to take place in
America, the other in England. Mace also deposited
$1,000 with Harry Hill forfeit. Mace weighs at
present little over 100 pounds His fighting
weight with gloves will be $50 pounds In case
Sullivan should manifest desire TO fight him with
bare knuckles, Mace will train down to IT, pounds.
The mateh if it takes place, will be fought not far
from this city,
bot.
BOSTON, September 30th Governor Butler has
sent letter to Ex-Governor Talbot, in reply TO Tai
bots refusal, as Chairman Of the State Board of
Health, Lunacy and Charity, to deliver to the Gov
ernor certain books OF accounts kept by Wheel
wright, Superintendent Of outdoor Peor. The
Governor asserts his right to audit under
the Constitution, and ntimates that the reasontor
Withholding said books is because the accounts OF
moeey disbursed have not been honestly kept. If
Talbot really claims that the supreme executive
magistrate cannot be permitted to Gee the books Of
the executive boards and officers Of the State, the
Governor says he car understand why no more of
the abuses tina. existed during Governor Talbot's
The Memoirs of George the Third.
ERIE PAL, September 30th-Three years ago an
Associated Press dispatch from Louisville stated
that an agent OF the British Government was nego-
tatng with lawyer Of that city for the delivery Of
book, for every copy of which $500 reward was
offered by the Crown. he book was the % Memoirs
of George the Third containing startling reve.
atons Of the private life OF that icentious monarch
and containing alleged proofs that obscure per-
son ought to be wearing the crown of England.
.air5 tod -,
termination waged against it by the royal fam
lily. The Louisville lawyer captured what was
presumed to be the last copy, but few days ago
George Watts, a naturaZed citizen, while searchl- 2
old newspaper files for legal notice, came upon
the press dispatch, and remembered that he had
purchased the memoirs and brought them to the
State in 1881 Ransacking an old trunk, he IN
esrthed the book and has donated the prize to
protege, John Firsch, Of Erie, leading member Of
the Young Mems Christian Assocs ton, who yester
day mailed letter to Gladstone informing him of
the recovery Recognizing its value for blackmail-
ing purposes, INSCRIPTIONS parties want Firsch to
sell it to them, their game being to reprint it and
open negotiations for the destruction of entire
edition, instead Of the single copy. Being Chris
tian gentleman, Fsch refused to let it 90 for such
purposes.
The Piifsburg Sensational Suicide.
PIrTsBURG, September 3Oth.-The body of Mrs
Fannie Bryant Newton, the sensational suicide, was
visited to day by scores of ladies and gentlemen,
whose interest had been awakened by the circun-
stances of the case. The remains will be inferred
to morrow, and every request Of deceased to the
undertakes will be observed strictly possible
In long letter which deceased wrote to Colonel
Nevin, editor of the Leader Of this city, she gives
suecinct history OF her life. First, she bequeaths
her son to the State of Pennsylvania and city Of
Pittsburg The child, she says, is Of no plebeian
orgin-blUe blood only flows in his veins He is
descended through his father from Sir Isaac New
ton, and through her from the Duke of Argyle. She
is grand-niece Of Bishop Campbell, founder OF the
Christian Church, and cousin of Arch. Camp
bell, editor of the Wheeling IHtellgencer. Gan my
people," she says, "are educated and cultivated
l was educated at the State Normal University,
commencing teaching at the early age OF 10 years
hold high position as q teacher in the public
schools in Bloomington, Ill, ranking among the
very highest teachers The jealousy Of the Super
ntendent, Sarah Raymond, caused me to discon-
tinue teaching there. She then directed her malice
upon my brother, Hurry Bryant, 10 years Of age,
fun OF hope and ambition, and drove him to sui.
cice. After her brothers death she went to Atchi-
son. Kansas where she taught in the high school for
two years. From there she drifted to Cincinnati,
where she became the amanuensis Of DR.. Newton,
with whom she remained until her death. Her fam
y outside of her sister Clara, know nothing Of her
connection with Newton. Her right name is jose
phine Bryant but she called herself Fannie, because
that was fayOrite name with Dr. Newton.
The Texas Cotton Crop.
GALVESTON, September 30th-Special telegrams
from 10 points in Texas indicate a total failure,
with few exceptions, of tne crop Of cotton.
worms appearing in large numbers and in The
northern portion Of the State early r0sts appre
hended. The yield this season, though less discour
aging than month ago, will fall considerably short
OF last years
The Rose Amber Murder Case.
BRIDGEPORT Conn.,, September SOth.--The Cor
oners jury in the case of Rose Amber found that
she was ohoked to death, and reported that suspi-
cion pointed toward William Lewis, from his rela-
ton with her and his conduct since her demise.
Light Sentences in Illinois.
CHICAGO, September 30th.-In the Criminal Court
of Chicago yesterday Thomas Mcguire pleaded
guilty to numbering his mistress, Mary Little, and
WAS sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
At Joliet. Edward Mayhem received sentence to
the Pententiary for twenty-five years for beating
his stepson to death.
BOston Republicans Indignant.
BosroN, September 3Oth.-There is considerable
indignation among the Republicans here over the
discovery that Mayor Palmer has refused te appoint
persons whom the Republican City Committee
named for election officers in most cf the Democratic
wards, particularly in the north-end wards Many
OF them have been retained as Deputies, but the
Mayor has named Republicans whom the CITY and
ward committees do not know. The journal (Re-
publican) says that these all PROBABLY Butler
men, and that this action means the preparation OF
fraud in counting the votes in these Democratic
stronghods. Democratic Mayors have heretofore
accepted the sent in by the Republican Com
mittee. and Democratic Aldermen have approved
them.
Snakes in a Religious HeefiBg.
KINGSTON On. c., September S0th.-At a camp
meeting near this place yesterday large number Of
moccasin snakes suddenly appeared among the
congregation Over fifty females tainted, and
several persons were bitten, but not fatally. The
men finally killed the snakes, but the meeting was
completely broken up.
Enhuman Parents.
COLUMBIA Is c. September Both. A man named
Tucker and his wife, residents OF the lower part Of
the State, have been arrested and bou7d over for
trial on charge Of iuhunlan Treatment of FIVE.
year-old son. They would strip the boy and foZ
him with buggy whip until the blood streamed
down his limbs The little fellow appealed to citi-
zens for pr lection. Ply icIns testified that the
cruelty towards the boy would soon result in his
death The father had previously been tried for
murder, larceny, breach Of trust and violation OF
the revenue laws, but escaped punishment.
Disaster Narrowly hverted.
FALL RIVER 9lass.), September S0th.-The burst
ing Of calcium lamp in the gallery OF The Academy
OF Music last night, during performance, followed
by cries OF fire, caused panic amoug the 2,00Q peo
pie present, who jumped 70 their feet aud started to
run. A disaster was narrowly avortGd by the cool
meas and efforts of the actors and employees
Explosion Of a Steamers Boiler.
BUFFALO, September S0th.-Tho steamer Colorado,
laden with freight for Chicago left her dock at the
foot Of Erie street at half past last night. When
quarter OF a mile out her boiler burst with ter
riole force, carrying away the smoke stack, decks
aud woodwork from the cabin 70 the stern The
vessel will be a total loss The steamer was oFed
back to one OF the slips. The Colorado belonged to
the Commercial Line, and was manned by twenty
five men, two Of whom are missing. Several were
badly scalded, two iremen probably fatally.
BiOOdsbed I'm Texas.
PALESTINE, September 30th-Three Deputy Sher-
ifs surrounded house yesterday and attempted TO
arrest negro named Frank jackson, escaped
convict. As officer Rogers advanced toward the
Blu ding Jackson sprang out pistol in hand, and
shot him through the lungs Rogers dropped dead,
and the negro fled unhurt through the valley. Four
other officers, with hounds, are in pursuit Rogers
leaves large family. Jackson will probably be
lynched.
Another Tragedy In Indiana
PAINcEToN Qnd.), September 3oth.-Charles But
Ter, the reprobate son Of wealthy and respected
family Just out from serving term for beating his
wife, shot her in the head to-day. She cannot live
why Not Let Them Alone
| Troy On. ", September s0th.-Two negroes in
the presence of wel-known citizens, and at room
directly over the police station last night fought
most brutal fight, hitting, kicking and biting eacl
other They had to be separated, for fear of killing
each other.
sunrocafed by Gas.
BURLINGTON (vtt September 3o.h-Albert Taft
| a leading manufac, rer and prominent citizen wa
suffocates In bed last night by gas.