Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-16
Crops in Ontario


Crops in Ontario.
TORONTO, August 15th.-According to a
supplementary report of the Bureau of In
dustries for August, the prospects for a good
grain crop in Ontario are assured. Fall
wheat gives an average yield of 214 bushels
an acre, and spring wheat ISL bushels.
The aggregate productions exceed last year 5
harvest by 10, SOC, 600 bushels Barley is a
good crop in the southern counties, but the
northern and northeastern counties are af-
fected by the summer drought. Grain,
though plump and heavy, was discolored
by the rain last week The July oat crop
promises as well as barley but being two
or three weeks late in ripening, has been
greatly benefited by July rains.
Patti Sues for Divorce.
PARIS, August 15th.-The advocate for
Madame Patti presented petition to-day
for divorce from her husband, the Mar
quis de CauX. The opinion is expressed by
the bar that the Court will refuse to grant
the divorce, on the ground that the law re-
serves the right of divorce to such appli-
cants as have received injury in the mar
riage relation.
French Officers Arrested.
BERLIN, August 15th.-TwO men, be-
lieved to be French officers, have been ar
rested at COblentz while engaged in sketch
ing Notifications.
Extensive Fire.
LONDON, August 15th.-A fire was started
this forenoon in the envelope factory OF
James Hodgson, in Little Trinity Lane, by
the bursting of a gas engine. Before the
| employees succeeded in leaving the building
all way of escape, except by windows, was
cut off and many were compelled TO Jump
to the street. Several, including women,
were injured thereby. The adjoining build
ing, occupied by William Chase & Co.,
American merchants, was fired and is now
burning. Other buildings are in danger.
The loss has already reached $50 900
Twenty engines are flooding the burning
structures.
Has Become Blind.
BERLIN, August 15th.-The Able Franz
| List has become blind at Bayreuth. 1t is
suggested that the cause of his blindness is
smoking and brandy. 1t is said that he
consumes daily a frightful quantity of
| liquor and often falls asleep in the theater
He has broken off with the Princess OF
Wischtenstein, who had become a devotce
Able List will retire to Weimer, to end his
days there.
Turned Over to the Prussian Police
bERIIN- August lOII--In ne anarchist
sailors of the British steamer Elizabeth, ar
rested at Ottensen, last Saturday, were
handed over to the Prussian police So
cialist pamphlets and papers were found in
their desks. They refuse to make any
statements. and treated their arrest with
cynical apathy.
To Prevent the Catching of Sea otter.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 15th-Russia
,l;-.ot.I,l L.
mander Islands, to prevent an Englishman
sells, from resuming the catching of sea
otter, an industry monOpolized by Rus
slams. Russia confiscated schooner be-
longing to Snow in 1888.
Carlist Rising Feared.
MADRID, August 15th.-It is rumored
that Carlist refugee circle exists at Venice,
and that Don Carlos has received advices
from his adherents in the north of Spain
that they are ready for the signal to begin
a campaign against the Alfonsoists.
To Take Common Action.
VARz1N. August 15th.-Bismarck and
Count Kalnoky are making arrangements
to take common action towards France and
England on the question of harboring active
anarchists.
Conspiracy to ASsassinate President Diaz.
ST. LOUIS MO, August 15th.-A special
telegram from the City of Mexico to the
GloJe- Democrat says that a conspiracy
against the Government has been dis
covered there. The plot was to depose
President Gonzales and put in his place
Jose Masia Igesias. and to assassinate Gen.
Diaz and all bearers of what is known as
the ." Tuxtepec party" The plot is wide
spread in the States of Vera Cruz, Pueblo,
Monelos and Quaretaro, and there is a
great deal of anxiety. A number of arrests
have been made in the City of Mexico dur
ing the week, embracing several prominent
persons. Among them are Francisco Meiia,
ex-Minister of Finance; Ricardo Rominez,
eX-Judge of the Federal District; Gregori
Perez Jordon prominent lawyer; Gen
eral F6icianO Chaverro, Colonel Jose Maria
Rodriguez, d. +. Yeas, Augustin Mendoza,
AmbrOsia Dominique, Ramon Juarcz,
Miguel Salcedo and NidOl Carral, and also
the wife OF Jordon. The latter has small
printing office, in which a large number of
posters were found ready for circulation,
melting the people to revolt against the
present Government, and in favor of lyle
sias No further explanation is given, but
other arrests are expected to be made, and
active measures will be taken to defeat the
plot.