Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-21

States. Offices are already opened in Pitts
burg, Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland, Toledo, De-
trolt, Chicago, St. Louie, Washington and
intermediate points. The company opens at
st. Psul, Minneapolis and other iuterme liats
points in sbout month President Mackay
has instructed the General Manager to build
IS rapidly as possible to ths Pacific coast.
The Bennett Macksy cable is expected to be
in operation June lst.
The " MaBIy Arr AgaIn-PrI2e- Fight of
Five Rounds.
NV YORK, February 20th-Tbe long
talked.of prize-fght between Jim Murray,
of this city. and Tom Henry, Of Manchester,
Eng, took place at Pelham bridge. Long
Islsnd Sound, at an early hour this morning.
Murray was the challenger and the favorite.
The fight was ior $500 and the light weight
championship of America. An last night
crowds OF sporting men jlurneyed through 3
pouring rain to witness the mill. Murray
suffered from a heavy cold but mad il sll his
own way up TO the fifth round, when, sup
posing he hsd Henry whipped, csrelessly ex-
posed himself, and Henry lsnded terrific
right-h9nd blow on Murray's Nv, knocking
him insensible. He was unable to come to
time, and Henry was declared the winner.
The fight was q desperate oue throughout,
lasting fourteen minutes. Shortly after the
mill the Sheriff Of New Rochelle arrested
Murray ana Henry, Richard X. Fox tele-
graphed Go the Sheriff to know what DISPOSE
ton was mace Of the pugilis.s and will fur
nish bonds for their release. The result of
the fight created a grest ssnsatior, ard was
one of the best seen since Edwards aud Col
Inns fought in 1871.
A Reign OF Terror.
UNIoNTOwN pa. February 10Th The
people living in the mountain regions of
H'ay hov haa b,-
band of highway robbers and burglars, who
made their headquarters in he mountains
and ealliSd forth at night ana frequently in
broad daylight, TO p'uuder. Two months ago
the Fair Chance Postotiice WAS robbed, and
United States Inspectors have since been
locking out for the thieves. Early Yesterday
morning members Of the band were surround
ed while attempting to rob house, and in a
fight which ensued Sheridan Moutcith was
fatally shot. The others escaped. From
Montieth information was obtained which led
to the diacovt rY Of their mountlin hiding
place. and will result in the capture Of others.
Arrest OF Three-Fold Murderers.
LINCOLN (ul), February 2O.h.-Excite-
ment was wrought to q white hsat to-day by
the arrest and bringing to Jail here Of J. II.
and David Long, charged with bgicg the mur-
derers Of Charles McMshOn, Robert 1latheny
and John CarlOck, near Mount PulG ki, in
August, 1882.
Presidential Preferences.
YOUNGSTOWN (Ohio), February 20lh.-The
Republicans IF MshoEing county, Ohio, to
the number of 440, have expressed prefer
eucas for O Presidential nnmiuee For the
first choice Blliue has $50 supporters. and
Lincoln 10. For second choice, Lincoln leads
with l29, Logan following with 80.
Two Sets OF Delegates.
RICHMOND Val February 20th.-Virginia
will send to the National Republican Con-
ventiOn at Chicago two sets of delegates. Ma
hons's friends are understood Go be hostile to
Blaine, on account Of his opposition to their
Beadjuster schemes.
Disastrous Boiler Explosion.
CosHoCToN (Ohio) February 2Oth-A saw
mill boiler exploded yesterday at West Car
isle, killing two men named Ridenbaugh and
and severely wOunding several
others.
Remains of he long and Comrades.
NEW York, February 2Oth.-The steam
ship Frisia, from Hamburg, with the bodies
Of Lieutenant De Long aud comrades, has ar
rived.
Rough on the New York Boys"
ALBANY, February 2Oth.-The Assembly
has passed the bill vesting the absolute APP
poiUting power in the Mayor of New York
by 20 ayes to 81 noes.
Passage OF the Roosevelt Bill
ALBANY IN. w February 2O5h.
bill has passed the Assembly by 20
10 81.