Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-03-17
against 256 the previous yssr. The cattle
slaughtered the past ysar numbered 774. .578
FPightfai Panic In a Theater,


against 256 the previous yssr. The cattl
Slaughtered the past year numbered 774. SIS
FPightfai Panic In a Theaier.
New YoRK, March 16sh.-At the Cosrno
poiitan Theater tonight, towards the clese Q
a minstrel performance, a significant creakini
souad was heard, and suddenly one Of thl
! tiEe.iDch iron columns of the FIST bslcan,
crashed through tbs foor, throwing 1,00(
! people crowding it and the immense sudienc;
below into a panic. Women screamed, anC
men in terror turned to the doors. A fearful
| crush followed, all struggling for Che exits.
| Several women were crushed before ths man.
| sge-s could be heard, and some degree of qui.
eSness obtsined. l. was found that the bal.
| cony had settled fully twelve inches, the
weakest colnmn sinking through the floor or
which 1t rested. Mary people left the piace,
! but returned, and the performance proceeded.
Suddenly, however, the occupants OF the up.
per balcony began TO hoot and hiss, and this
drove the now thoroughly frightened people
below into another psnic. Police Commits
sloners Mason and French and Captsin Kill
alea were present and succeeded in calming
the people, and the performance came to an
cad. Many ladies lost clothing and pocket
books.
Fears fer the Wheat Crop.
New York, March 16ih.-A private letter
from gentleman travelling through the South.
west records the followin gmemoranda through
Northern Ohio, Southern Michigan and sonle
parts OF Indiana The farmers are in much
doubt about the outcome of their winter
wheat. There has been very littls snow on
the ground. and they are sfraid the repeated
thawing and freezing will have killed a good
deal"
Corn and Wheat.
W A.
tien Of the consumption and distribution of
corn and wheat to March 1st has been com
pleted by the Department Of Agriculture
It makes the stock of corn on hand st that
date about $780, 600, coo bushels, or &c per
cent. of last years crop. The proportion of
wheat on hand March 1st was rs per cent, Of
crop, or about 140 600 900 bushels. The
proportion of the last five years at that date
is nearly the same.
Business Failures,
NEW YoRK, March 16sh.-The business
failures for the last seven days number 225.
as against 252 last weak. Ths New England
States had %; Middle, 81; Western, 70
Sout hern, 46; Psgf, Slater, 8; New York
ci6y, IL; Canada, 81 total, 225.
The Star B0ute Trial.
WASHINGTON, March 16th.-After seme
delay, caused by the difficulty in filing the
panel of the Grand Jury in the Criminal
Court this morning, General Brady again
took the witness stand and was further cross
examined by Bliss. He did not remember
that any incoDgtuiiy in Miners aft 1avit on
the Tongue river route attracted his atten-
ton.
The Charges Against the Government
Architect.
WASHINGTON, March 165h.-Assistant Sec.
re5ary Of ths Treasury French has furnished
for publication statement in regard to the
charges against Supervising Architect Hill.
He denies all knowledge of any chargs
This ia mere quibhle, as the statement made
was that charges had been prepared for the
consideration of Secretary Folger.
Permanent Injunction.
New YoRK, March 16th.-Michael 3.
Leavitt, of San Francisco, who endeavored
Co obtain from Harrigan the right to produce
Squatter Sovereignty" in California ano
failed, undertook TO produce the play without
consent and wss pioined, was to-day perma-
nently eDj oined by order Of Judge Donohae.
Flood and Fire.
HELENA lark J, March 16sh.-The overflow
has begun pouring out.
There was S big fire back in tie country on
the Mississippi side last night. The flames
could be seen kere There is building full
of negro refugees and in ten feet of water in
that direction, and some anxiety is felt for
their fate. Parties have been dispatched 20
inquire.
Destruction by Fire.
ALBANY, March 16.h.-At half.pas, this
morping fire broke out within ihs Delsvan
House. Most of the guests led from the
building, panic-stricken and half clsd, TIE
damage WAS nominal,
PORTLAND (Ma.), March 16;h.-A shoe
finding manufactoIy, owned by Charles Z.
Morrill,, was burned this morning, Loss,
SAC, 900; insurance. $4,000.
PROVIDENCE, March 16:h.-The Sumner
Hotel at Rocky Point was partially burned
this morhipg The loss is covered by insur-
ance, which is 800. 600.
TExARKANA (Ark.), March 16.h.-A COM
press and 500 bales of cotton were burned
here to-day.
HELENA lark J. March 16.h.-John Pow
ellis gin house, on the Mississippi side, oppo.
site here, was burned last night. Il was
filled with negro refugees, who barely es-
capped with tier lives in tbs overflow. A
child was drowned in the excitement that
followed the stampede from the burning
building.
WILMINGTON (Ind.). March 16sh.-A FIRE
this morning burned seven business houses.
Lose, $4,000; partly Insured.
Insurance Companies In Court.
New HAVEN, March 16th-Thirty insur-
ance companies, refusing TO pay losses on the
dry goods store Of Edward Mallsy, burned in
February, 1882 were brought into Court to-
day. Mslley placed his loss at S200, 900.
The insurance was S140. 900. Malley is the
father of oue Of the defendants and uncle
of the other in the Jennie Cramer murder
trial.
Funerals of Executed Criminals.
HARTFORD, March 16sh.-The House has
passed bill placing the funerals of executed
criminals under the control of the Sheriff.
Damages for Being Bounced.
New Y6RK, March 16th.-Tbe jury in the
case of Mathew n. Neville, who sued the
proprietor of the Fifth Avenue Hotel tor
lowed him $3.50 damages. It is understood
that ten of the jurors stood in favor OF q ver-
diet for six cents, but afterward compromised
upon verdict for $3.50.
Extensive Counter Eeiting OF Railroad
Bonds.
CLINTON (IlL), March 16th.-It has been
discovered tnst the Dewitt County Railroad
bonds. issued in 1880, have been extensively
counterfsite3 and put on the market.
Postmaster Arrested for Robbing the
Mails.
READING (Pal, March 16ah. = Robert
Smith, Postmaster at Stst;ngtou, has been
arrested on a charge Of robbiog the mails.
ALBANY IN. Y March 16sh.-A. W.
Craig, postal clerk, was arrested to-day for
robbing the mail.
Strike Ended.
PorTsTowN (Ps.), March 16sh,-Tbe strike
at Potts Bros.' rolling mill and the Pottstown
Iron Company's works has ended, the men
accepting their employers terms.
SPRINGFIELD Ql.) J, March 16.h.-The strike
at the rolling mills has ended. Work will be
resumed tomorrow. The basis Of settlement
ia not made public.