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

Queensbury rules, one contest to take place in
America, the other in England. Mace also deposited
81 600 with Harry Hill a forfeit. Mace weighs at
present little over 100 pounds His fighting
weight with gloves will be $50 pounds. In case
Sullivan should manifest desire 10 fight him with
bare kuuckles, Mace will train down to 172 pounds
The match, II it takes place. will be fought not far
from this city.
Governor Butler and Ex-Governor Tai
bot.
BOSTON, September 3Oth 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 accounts under
the Constitution, and intimates that the Ieasontor
withholding said books is because the accounts of
mocey disbursed have not been honestly kept. If
Talbot really claims that the supreme executive
magistrate cannot be permitted to the books Of
the executive boards and officers OF the State, the
Governor says he can understand why no more OF
the abuses thai existed during Governor Talbot's
administration were remedied or discovered.
The Memoirs of George the Third.
ERIE Pa.), September 30th.-Three years ago an
Associated Press dispatch from Louisville stated
that an agent of the British Government was nego-
tating 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-
lations of the private life Of that centious monarch
and containing alleged proofs that obscure per
son ought to be wearing the crown of England.
The memoirs were printed in 1884, and war of ex-
termination waged against it by the royal fam.
lily. The Louisville lawyer captured what
presumed TO be the last copy, but few days ago
George Watts naturaliZed citizen, while searchi.
old newspaper files for a legal notice, came upon
the press dispatch, and remembered that he had
purchased the memoirs and brought them to the
State in 1881. Ransackiug an old trunk, he uu-
earthed the book and has donated the prize to q
protege John Firsch of Erie leading member OF
the Young Mems Christian Association, who yester-
day mailed letter to Gladstone informing him of
the recovery. Recognizing its value for blackmail
ing purposes, unscrupulous parties want Firsch to
sell it TO them their game being to reprint it and
open negotiations for the destruction Of an entire
edition, instead Of the single copy. Being Chris
tan gentleman, Firsch refused TO let it 20 for such
purposes.
The Piitsburg Sensational Suicide.
PIrTsBURG, September 30th.-The body of Mrs.
Fannie Bryant Newton, the sensational suicide,
visited to-day by scores OF ladies and gentlemen,
whose interest had been awakened by the eircum-
stances of the case. The remains viii be inferred
to morrow, and every request OF deceased to the
undertakes will be observed as strictly as possible.
In lcng letter which deceased wrote to Colonel
Nevin, editor of the Leader, Of this city, she gives
succnct 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
origin-blue blood only flows in his veins. He is
descended through his father from Sir Isaac New
is grand niece Of Bishop Campbell, founder Of the
Christian Church, and cousin of Arch. Camp
bell, editor of the Wheeling IHtelligencer. Gan my
people," she says, "are educated and cultivated.
| was educated at the State Normal University,
commencing teaching at the early age of l6 years.
| hold high position q teacher in the public
schools in Bloomington, Ill, ranking among the
very highest teachers. The jealousy Of the Super
intendent, Sarah Raymond, caused me to uiscon-
tinue teaching there She then directed her malice
upon my brother, H'rry Bryant, Is years Of age,
full OF hope and ambition, and drove him to sui
cice." Alter her brothers death she went to Atchi
son, Kansas, where she taught in the high school for
two years. From there she drfted to Cincinnati
where she became the amanueusis Of Dr. Newton,
with whom she remained until her death. Her fam
ily 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 a favorte Dame with Dr.. Newton.
The Texas Cotton Crop.
GALVESTON, September 30th.-Special telegrsms
from 10 points in Texas indicate total failure,
with a few exceptions, of t1e crop Of cotton.
Where recent rains have benefited the second crop,
worms are appearing in large numbers, and in The
northern portion of the State early frosts appre
hended. The yield this season, though less dscour
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 of Rose Amber found that
she was Choked to DEATH and reported that suspi-
cion pointed toward William Lewis from his rela-
tion with her and his conduct since her demise.
Light Sentences In Illinois.
CHICAGO, September SOth.-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 Mayhew received a sentence to
the Penitentiary for twenty-five years for beating
his stepson to death.
Boston Republicans Indignant.
Indignation among the Republicans here over the
discovery that Mayor Palmer has refused to 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 az Deputies but the
Mayor has named Republicans whom the city and
ward committees do not know. The Journal (Re-
publican) says that these are ell PROBABLY Butler
men, and that this action the preparation Of
fraud in counting the votes in these Democratic
strongholds. Democratic Mayors have heretofore
accepted the names sent in by the Republican Com
mittee, and Democratic Aldermen have approved
them.
Snakes in Religious HeetiBg.
KINGSTON a.. c., September S0th-At camp
meeting this place yesterday large number Of
moccasin snakes suddenly appeared among the
congregation. Over fifty females tainted, ana
several persons were bitten, but not fatally. The
men finally killed the snakes, but the meeting was
completely broken up.
Inhuman Parents
COLUMBIA Is. C.) September 30th.-A man named
Tucker and his wife, residents Of the lower part Of
the State, have been arrested and bou7d over fer
trial on charge Of iuhuman treatment OF FIVE
year-od son. They would strip the boy and hog
him with buggy whip until the blood streamed
down his limbs. 7 he little fellow appealed to Citi-
zens for pr lection. Ply ci1ns testified that the
cruelty towards the boy would result in his
death. The father had previously been tried for
murder, larceny, breach Of truEt and violation OF
the revenue laws, but escaped punishment.
Disaster Narrowly kveFted.
FALL RIVER (iass.) 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 among the 1900 pee
pie present, who jumped 70 their feet aud started to
run. disaster was narrowly avarted by the cool
ness and efforts Of the actors and employees
Explosion Of "a Steamers HnfieT.
BUFFALO, September S0th.-The steamer Colorado,
laden with freight for Chicago left her dock at the
foot Of Erie street at half past l last night When
quarter OF mile out her boiler burst with ter
riole f1rce, carrying away the smoke stack, decks
and woodwork from the cabin TO the stern. The
vessel will be total loss. The steamer to Eed
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 sealded, two firemen probably fatally.
BicOdshed I'm Texas.
PALESTINE, September 30th-Three Deputy Sher-
iffs surrounded house yesterday and attempted to
convict. As officer Rogers advanced toward the
bu lding 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 bounds, in pursuit. Rogers
leaves large family. Jackson will probably be
lynehed.
Another Tragedy In Indiana.
PAINcEToN Qnd) September 30th.-Charles But
ler tire reprobate son Of wealthy and respected
family, Just from serving term for beating his
wife, shot her in the head to-day She cannot live.
why Not Let Them Alone
TROY IN. ", September Soth.-Two negroes, in
the presence of well-known citizens, and at room
directly over the police station, last night fought
most brutal fight, hitting. kicking and biting each
other They had to be separated for fear Of killing
each other.
suffocafea by Gas.
BuRLSGros yt.) September 9O.h.-Albert Taft
a eading manufactuf'r and prominent citizen, was
suffocatea IN bed Ia. night by gas
Priest DepOsed by His Congregation.
WnKEsBARRE (Pa). September Soth-The Polish
congregation at Santicoke are trying 10 depose the