Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-11-24
LAST NIGHTS NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RRcoRD-uN1os.
DOMESTIC.
An Ex-Califo1nia though Taken in and
DOne for

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lcemen on Hester street, near the Bowery,
at midnight, and said he had been robbed
in saloon near by of pocket-book with
$50 in it, He could not find the saloon,
and was taken to the Tenth Precinct Sta
tion-house, where belt containing So, 800
in greenbacks was found strapped around
his body. He said he was Samuel Gard
ner, prospector from California, and told
of several fierce fights he had been in as
cowboy. "If I'd had my shooter with
me-" he said to the Sergeant, +" them
fellars would never got my filth"
Disastrous Fire in st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS. November 23d-The Grand
Opera House on Market street, between
Fifth and Sixth, was burned this afternoon,
entailing loss of from $125,O to $4,000
The fire broke out in the front part of the
basement, ascending the stairways to the
roof, thence spread all over the building,
and in the course of three hours the beautl-
full theater with its handsome decorations,
valuable machinery, scenery and effects,
was mass of ruins, nothing being left but
the bare walls. The Nat Goodwin Com
pany was to open tonight, and all their
baggage was in the house; but the fire
starting in the front part of the building
gave the company ample time, and they
saved all their property. John w. Norton,
the manager, was not so fortunate, how
ever, his entire personal wardrobe and a
valuable actors library being in the front
part of the building, and was totally de-
stroyed, causing loss of about 81 600. The
insurance on the theater was about $50, GOO.
The PIenary Council.
BALTIMORE, November 23d-The third
solemn session of the third Plenary Coun-
ell of the Catholic Church of the United
States of America was held to-day at the
cathedral in this city, accompanied by all
| the pomp and ceremony which character
lied the two former sessions. The pub
lie procession from the Archepiscopal resi-
dence to the cathedral was composed of a
long line of Archbishops, Bishops, mitred
abbots, superiors, religious orders, theo-
logians and seminarians-all clad in their
robes of office. A pontitical high mass
was sung by Archbishop Feehan, of Chi
cago. The sermon was delivered by Bishop
Fitzgerald, of Little Rock, the subject be-
ing. The Sacrifice of the Mass After
the sermon the Apostolic Delegate took his
seat as President of the Council, and a
number of DEGREES, which had been formu-
| lated were voted on by the Council. The
| entire proceedings were in Latin. The
session closed with a benediction by the
Apostolic Delegate The solemn closing of
the Council will occur on Sunday next
Six Persons Drowned.
CHATTANOOGA (Tenn.), November Odd
News reached this city at l A. NJ. of the
drowning of six persons in the Tennessee
| river near Caperton's ferry, Alabama, this
evening. Nine persons were crossing in
| the ferry when the boat was capsized. But
three persons escaped. The ferryman, his
child, two women and two children, were
drowned.
Hadn't He Better Wait Until He is Asked ?
ROCHESTER On. y, November 23d.-The
Democrat and Chronicle tomorrow will con-
tain q letter to the editor from Whitelaw
Reed, editor of the New York Tribune, posi-
lively declining to bea candidate for United
States Senator.
a Chicago Jeweler in Trouble.
New YORK, November 23d-Edward
Morris, the Chicago jeweler charged with
having swindled several other Chicago jew
| elers was brought up in the Police Court
to-day, and again remanded to await an
! order from Governor Cleveland for his ex-
tradition. The warrant for his arrest has
| arrived from Chicago. Morris offered to
| deposit $4,000 worth of the jewclry found
| in his trunk as security for his appearance,
| but the offer was rejected.
Slight Shocks OF Earthquake.
CONCORD On. H., November 23d-A
slight shock of earthquake was felt at go
| tins morning, followed 10 minutes later by
a very heavy one, lasting several seconds,
| during which large buildings were shaken.
| The second shock was accompanied by a
heavy rumbling noise sufficiently loud to
| awaken people. The shocks were felt in
various parts of the State.
Damaging storm.
BosToN, November 23d-A wind-storm
began at l this afternoon, and at midnight
ragged with increased violence. The rain
continues heavy. There has been much
| damage to windows, awnings, etc. The
| telegraph lines are badly damaged.
Storm in New York.
New YORK, November 23d.-During the
storm to-day several signs were blown
down, one telling policeman on Canal
| street. Several costly plate-glass windows
on Broadway were shattered. The land
wires connecting with the cables were pros
| transmission of dispatches.
Terrific Storm in Pennsylvania.
WILKEsBARRE pa November 23d.-A
terrific storm, accompanied by high winds.
set in here this afternoon, and continued to
The dwelling-houses on the lowlands were
/ flooded, and the occupants compelled to
| leave their homes.
Murderous Work of a DISCHARGED EN-
ploye.
CHICAGO, November 23d.-Edward B.
| Case, well-known insurance man, was
found in the basement of his house to-
| night, with his skull crushed in two places
do Id
is that the wounds were inflicted by man
named Roach, Waterman, discharged by
Case yesterday. 1t is believed that he can
not live.
Meeting of CoIOred Men Called.
ATLANTA (Ga), November 23d-W. A.
Pledger. Chairman, called meeting of the
Colored National Committee to convene at
New Orleans December 18th, to consider
the situation of the colored people under
the Democratic party.
The Worlxingmen Again to Suffer.
Boston, November 23d.-The Waltham
large reduction will be made in force and
wages.
Hendricks in New York.
New YORK. November 23d.-Hendricks
passed 4 quiet day in his hotel. Senator
VOORHEES, and Sergeant-at-ArmS Bright left
the Cilsey House in some haste at $50 this
evening, after receiving a telegram from
Albany.
Wife Murder and Suicide.
EpIYBoRo (Pa.l, November 23d.-Last
evening c. b. Williams fatally shot his
wife. and then committed suicide by blow
ing his brains out. Domestic trouble was
the cause.
FOREIGN.
The Lost Schooner.
MONTREAL November 23d.-News has
been received of the fate of the schooner
Lavitoc, before reported lost, and over
which there has been great anxiety felt
here. Two men have just arrived from the
Isle of Aux Coudres, and state that towards
nightfall of the 9th inst. they saw off the
cape's lighthouse a schooner on her beam
ends, with number of people clinging to
her sides, and appealing to the lighthouse
keeper for assistance. They said the
keeper heard them, and Immediately pre-
pared TO go to their rescue, but was pre-
| vented by his wife fainting from fright
BIoodthirsty Socialists.
PARIS, November 23d.-At demonstra-
ton here to-day of the workingmen and
socialists, several advocated the massacre
| and robbery of the rich. Two speakers,
who advocated moderation, were kicked
into the street. The shopkeepers in the Vi
cinity of the meeting closed their places,