Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-27
JDAILY RECORD UNION SERIES.
vOLEME NIk.-SUMBEK 5.

killing of Wallace, the whipping of Fortnoe,
and the burning Of Crump's house were in no
way connected with politics. and did not
believe that the armed men who came into
Hszelhurst had anything to do with these or
the other outrsges.
The Hot Springs Trouble.
HoT SPRINGS (Ark.), February 26lh.-
There has been intense excitement here
throughout the day. The Citizens Commit
tee met last night, and this morning ordered
Hugh Beehan, James Fehsn and Doc. Ma
gle, friends and witnesses of Frank Flynn, to
leave the city. They declined to go, but
were forced by detachment of police and
militia to take the train and leave. This
afternoon the committee held another meet
ing, and ordered a number more men, prin-
cipally friends and witnesses of Flynn, to
leave the city. The Sheriff telegraphed to
the Governor for military, but that official
declined to interfere, ss there is already one
militia company here. As il is acting in con-
junction with the police force, aud with inde-
pendent orders from the Sheriff, that official
this afternoon organized q special posse Of his
own. Both forces psrsded the streets this
afternoon heavily armed, and gave matters
quite military appearance. Robert Pruitt
aad J. Lucius gave bonds in 81, 000 each to-
day, and were released. Doran, Dave Prus
taken TO the Penitentisry tomorrow for safe
keeping.
Minister Hunts Illness.
WASHINGTON, February 70 ;h.-The Navy
Departments has been oticislly advised Of the
illness of ex-Secratary Hunt, United States
Minister to Russia. Adyices from st. Peters
burg contain the painful news that Mr. Hunt
is very dangerously ID. aud that small hopes
Of his recovery sre entertsiued. /. is said at
the Staae Department that Mr.. Hunt has
represented tie United States 10 Russia with
great satisfaction to both countries, snd bis
personal relations with the foreign depart
ment If that ration have been exceptionally
cordial and agreeable.
TcmpestuOus Voyage.
PHILADELPHIA. February 26th. - The
steamer British Crown arrived to-day from
Liverpool after S twenty-dAys' trip. Feb
sea running very high and breaking over the
vessel, iujuriug several seameu, smashing the
compsnion way snd the Captains room and
carving away four boats February 14th
the gale increased in fury, and Capt. Novel;
had canvas bags filed with Gil hung from the
side of the vessel. These prevented the seas
from breaking over the ship. The heavy
weather continued until the capsp were
reached. The saloon passengers numbered
IL, steerage ZoJ. All well.
The Killing of Ex-senator Cooper.
NASHVILLE (Tenn.), February 26th.-The
Anerican has received advices from CuGacon,
Mexico, giving particulars of the recent kill.
ing Of ex-senator Henry Cooper. When
within mile of CuliacaD, Cooper and his
companion were attacked by two bandits.
His companion Immediately fred, killing one
robber. The other robber then fred, shoot
ing Cooper through the heart. The robber
fad, and has not been captured, though the
authorities made every effort to capture him.
Examination COntinued-Ylctinis OF the
Fire.
JACKSON mich February 26th.-The ex-
animation of Judd Crouch, for the alleged
shooting of detective Brown, has been con-
tinued until March 9TH. Brown failed to APP
pear to-day. The clothes Brown wore when
shot were consumed in Sundays fire.
Three bodies have thus far been found in
the ruins Of the disastrous fire. A number of
bones have been fshed out, and it is believed
that six or seven persons were burned to
death.
High LiceRse In New York.
NEW York, February 26th.-Thourands
attended the mass meeting tonight in favor
of the passage of a high-license bill. Henry
Ward Beecher said he did not believe it pos
sible to enforce total abstinence, but it would
be good thing to shut up some of the vile
dens that now flourish in the metropolis.
Further Floods.
NV ORLEANS, February 26th.-The Shreve-
port river is the highest since 1S49, aud still
rising. Steamers are bringing in stock and
people from submerged plantations. For a
hundred miles above and below the whole
country is reported under water, and great
damage Is being done.