Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-06-14


were read from Henry Cabot Lodge and
Postmaster Toby expressing sympathy
with the objects of the meeting.
Congratuiating Logan.
WASHINGTON, June 13th.-The Illinois
Republican Association, composed of Il
linoisans resident in Washington. called
on Senator Logan tonight, and congratu-
lated hlm on his nomination as Republi-
can candidate for Vice-President The
Senator made a brief speech of thanks in
reply TO their congratulations.
Indorsing the Nomination of Blaine and
Logan.
NEW YORK, June 13th.-The Twenty
first Assembly District Republican Club
adopted resolutions tonight ratifying the
nomination of Blaine and Logan, and
pledging themselves to work for the cleo
ton of the ticket
The German Republican Central Com
mlttee tonight passed similar resolutions
Both meetings were largely attended, and
much enthusiasm was manifested A
committee was appointed at the latter
meeting to make arrangements for holding
a ratification mass meeting.
Queer Story About Tilden.
DUBUQUE, June 18th. = The Telegraph
ENCI17iieS Il SUI " Tue tHtCl lIldl odlilutt
j. Tilden is not native American, and
therefore not eligible to the position of
President of the United States The pub
lication is made on the authority of an
English resident of Dubuque, who says he
has seen in the County of Kent, England,
church register, showing Tilden born
there, and that two and half years later
his father, who was a small farmer, sold
his holding there and emigrated to the
United States
Banks and Banking.
PuTsBURG, June 13th.-A hearing was
had this morning in the case of Thomas J.
Watson, the oil broker, and Cashier Rel
Der, charged with conspiring to defraud the
Pennsylvania Bank. President Riddle was
indicted on information, but waived a hear
ing and gave bail. Testimony tended to
show that Riddle, Watson and Reiber were
associated in oil speculations, and over
drafts OF fictitious firms represented their
in oil. One of the fictitious
accounts opened with an overdraft of $125,-
600, and at the close the bank was over
100000 overdrawn. Assignee Warner
stated to-day that he is getting the affairs
of the bank in shape, and it is now thought
that instead of paying twenty cents it will
pay twenty-five cents on the dollar
NEWCASTLE, June 13th.-The Peoples
Savings Bank is embarrassed President
Wallace has published a note that. owing
to stories having been circulated, the bank
would close doors. He would meet those
who have interest-bearing deposits Satur-
day, June 2lst, when he will make state
ment and a deposition Meanwhile the
bank will receive and pay out on check
but will refuse Understanding
deposits Depositors are satisfied that they
will recover every cent.
WASHINGTON, June 13th-The Star SAYS:
Disclosures show that the failure of the
banking house of Middleton & Co. is not
only most disgraceful, but one of the most
on record and property left for
good margins on stocks,
charity funds, all of the deposits, and, in
fact, everything has been swept away and
used by this firm, until it is doubtful if it
pays cent or even a mill on the dollar.
II is shown that they have been given
funds to make purchases, which they have
simply passed to their own credit and
spent. Some of the sufferers were before
the Grand Jury yesterday, endeavoring to
secure the Indictment of the Middetons
for obtaining money under false pretense.
The developments are not yet made public.
"A isomdhtic story.
New YORK, June 13th.-The Times has
story about a real marriage in
Santa Barbara of Minnie j. w Snow to
Clifford Wood, of Philadelphia The lat
ter met the lady in Omaha eleven years ago
and fell in love, but lost all trace of her
He searched all over the country and
heard of her finally in Santa Barbara
He opened correspondence, which re-
-nlrGI an aot Wood 10
Sana Barbara. The Times says, when he
went to see her, and the two stood face to
face at last, neither recognized the other,
but the acquaintance of 1873 was easily re-
newed, and the marriage Immediately fol-
lowed. The young couple at once came 10
Wood is teller in a bank
Meeting of Whisky Distillers.
CHICAGO, June 13th.-A meeting of dis
ullers, who are members of the Western
Export Association, was held here to-day,
and after discussing the question of reor-
ganizing the pool for control of produc-
been practically a dead letter since the
lrecent break in whisky values, the
whole matter was turned over to
he Executive Committee. That body
spent the afternoon and evening in secret
session. II is understood the meeting was
rather a stormy one, charges of cutting
prices and over-production being made
against the Cincinnati and Des Moines dis
tillers. Finally, without reaching any
agreement, the committee adjourned sine
die, and the combination is considered at
an end.
Murderer Executed.
KEY WEST (Fla.), June 13th.-Recio, a
colored Cuban, convicted of murder, was
hanged here to-day. The murdered man
was also a Cuban. The crime originated
in a gambling quarrel Recio denied the
guilt of this offense, but acknowledged
having committed three murders in Cuba,
and said his victims were all Spaniards.
After Being bound, Recio called for bottle
of wine and cigarette. He took a drink
with the greatest coolness, ana invited the
Jail officials to join him. Upon their de-
clining, he took a second glass, dropped
his cigarette, and said he was ready
Another Cuban, convicted of murder,
hung himself in his cell He was to have
been executed to-day.
Closed its Session-Another Defaulting
County Treasurer.
BUFFALO, June 13th.-The Convention of
Civil Engineers, held here the last few days,
closed its session tonight A banquet was
rendered TO the visiting engineers.
The investigation proceeds in the finan-
cial affairs of Chautauqua county The
shortage in the Treasurer's accounts foot
up over $4,000. Kinney & Son are still
missing.
Tie Mexican Central Railroad.
BosToN, June 13th.-The Directors of the
Mexican Central Railroad have decided to
fund the next three coupons on the bonds
in FIVE years scrip, redeemable at the pleas
ure of the company, with interest at the
rate of 10 per cent. per annum. These cou-
pons will amount to IS, S,390,070 The scrip
will be secured by coupons, and by S., 760,-
$50 Of the Mexican Government subsidy
certificates, this amount covering the scrip
and its five years interest.
Threatened Lynching.
BARpsrowS (Ky), June 13th.-George
Hughes, clerk of the Central Hotel was
fatally cut by William Doom, worthless
negro whom Hughes was trying to drive