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

The Temperance Question In New York,
NRw YORK, April 13.h.-Efforts are being
made among business men and leaders of the
new moderation temperance organizations to
induce the Governor to veto the excise bill
recently passed by the Legislature. and which
intrusts the Excise Commissioners with prac.
tlcally uDli nited discretion Ia granting IL
censes TIE passage OF this so-called free
whisky bill, together with the unfavorable
reply Of the Commissioners to the appeal of
tbs temperance people TO enforce the statute
against Billy McGl0ry and other Infamous
saloons which defy the authorities, have
created widespread Indignation here
and IN Brooklyn. Wise Democrats
fear the effect of this victory Of the
liquor interests here at the next fall elections.
Others contend that the Governor dare not
veto the excise bill, lest he array against him
the 10000 liquor saloons of the city, which
practically control the bosses and polls. Il is
stated that vigorous campaign against the
bill is already under way by tue temperance
organizations. and on Sunday it will be
auathemetized from more than one pulpit.
By this means it is hoped to create such a
powerful public opinion ss will deter the
Governor from affixipg his signature to it.
The principal journals of New York and
Brooklyn have denounced the bill.
Troubles of Chinese Journalist.
New YORK. April 13th.-'' The publishing
of Chinese journal" said Wong Chin Foo.
editor of the Chinese american. speaking to-
dsv of strike in his office, rs much more
difficult piece of work than many imagine.
The Chinese language is written by means of
5000 characters, and SO type is an unknown
commodity. The copy is first made ty me
in pencil, and by scribe transferred to the
impression paper, from which it is afserward
taken eff on stone. Thus you see every num-
ber of our paper must of necessity be litho-
graphed, advertisements and all. I have EN-.
ployed heretofore one Llong as a scribe.
at salary of Sl5 per week. He sud-
denly took it into his head that [ was max
ing too much money, and demanded raise.
l acceded, and gave him S17. Last week he
again made a like demand, and melted nv
reporters to do likewise but [ refused. The
end OF it all was that he worked until yesser.
day, having got the plates for next SATURDAYS
paper nearly finished. when he again asked
better pay. l again refused, and he left the
place, carrying with him the plates, tools,
copy and all. | was equal to the emergency,
however, and after satisfying my reporters
with raise of 81 per week, set to work to
do my own transcribing. This morning q
young friend of mine, druggist, came to
my aid, and 1 shall certainly publish No. II
OF the Chinese american on Saturday next"
Horrible Work Of an Iowa Farmer.
DUBUQUE, April 13sh.-Charles Smith.
well to.do farmer, living four miles north of
Earlsville, Ia, went to his barn this morn
ing, where his two sons, aged and Is, were
engaged at work, and killed them both with
an ak. Returning to his house with the
same weapon, he killed his wife. She stood
by the stove preparing breakfast. He then
attempted to slay his two daughters, the
only remaining members of the family, but
they succeeded in reaching neighbor's house
safely and gave the alarm. When they re-
turned it was found that Smith had killed
himself by cutting his throat with butcher.
knife. These meager details only are known.
and no cause is assigned for the deed.
Fighting by Wholesale in PennsJ Ivania.
New YoRK, April 13sh.-A Snn special
from CoDnellsville, Pa, of the 18th, says !:
At the works of the Pits tsburg and Connelis-
Vile Company yesterday afternoon. Ned
Curry and @. McPhstlan5, coal miners. con.
cluded TO settle their difficulties in a ring
After eight rounds Curry acknowledged that
he was whipped. Later, Charles McPhat.
land and John Murphy fought several rounds.
the former being whipped, but not punished
badly. The fathers of the last two named
COuCluuou W scILle bue SONS quarrel, and q
fight ensued, in which the women at the
works took an active part Broomsticks hsw
in the air freely, and both combatants we're
badly used up. Still later in the evening
Ned Curry and Ed. Mullen fought eight
rounds. Curry punishing his opponent terri
bly,. The grand finale, however, took place
this morning, when Charles McPhatIand and
Oliver Murphy met. The first round resulted
in knock-down and first blood for McPhat.
land. The latter maintained the advantage
to the end. In the thirty-third round Muir.
ply received blow on the right hand which
broke the thumb and practically disabled
him. At the end of the fortieth round his
second elevated the sponge and acknowledged
that his brother was whipped. Both men
were badly punished, their faces resembling
pieces OF raw beefsteak
Democratic Victory Predicted in 1884.
CHICAGO, April 13th.-Replying to an in.
quiry, Senator Bayard said "Yes. / hear
considerable political gossip, but great deal
that L hear ! don's believe. Washington
hotels seem to be general headquarters for a
great deal OF senseless political chatter. I
live in my own house, and therefore don't
hear all of it. As to the Presidential outlook,
| must say that, in my opinion, everything
Indicates that the successful candidate will
be from the ranks of the Democratic party.
People are wear ying of the Republican ad-
ministration, and in 1884 will demand a
change. Tne last election in New York.
when the State went Democratic by 200 600.
pretty thoroughly proves this fact. believe
we will elect the next President by larger
majority than We gave Tilden when we
elected him in 1876. Az to who the candi-
date will be, | cannot say. Any expression
OF opinion In this direction would have for it's
tOnndatIDp hrIt mi OF
The Senator was asked how the appointment
OF Gresham was received in Washington,
and replied: g think it met with general
approval. Gresham is an upright and able
man, and the pity is that he was not there
earlier. Under him 1 do not think star
route jobs and other frauds could have been
possible"
The Colorado Ghoul Found Guilty.
DENVER, April 13th.-At Lake City this
morning, the jury IN the case of Alfred G.
Packer, charged with numbering five COM
panions in San Juan county in 1872, returned
verdict of guilty. A motion for a new
trial on the ground that the murder was COM
mitted on an Indian reservation, and that,
therefore. this Court has no jurisdiction, will
be made this afternoon.
The Milwaukee Arson Case.
MILWAUKEE, April 13th.-A sensation was
created in the Scheller trial this morning by
the testimony of Linhan, Chief Engineer in
the Newhall House at the time of the fire,
who said that he was recently approached by
]. Z. McKenney, attorney for Scheller, and
saloon keeper named Adam Roth, who
asked him to swear that the fire was caused
by gas-jet in the bottom of the elevator
shaft, as tnat testimony would clear the &C.
cused. Il was shown that Scheller was in
debt over 1000. It was proved that he at.
temp ed to borrow $500 from DR.. Crocker be-
fore the fire.
Hollands Ram.
New YORK, April 13th.-Nothing has yet
been heard of j. P. Holland or his torpedo
ram, and the opinion is very general in Jer-
sey City, where the boat has been ever since
she was launched from Delamaters, two
years ago, that she has taken her final de-
parture. The World says there are some
reasons for believing the ram has sailed to
r,rav ,,non Enolish commerce