Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-07

creased activity in the stock market this
afternoon and prices declined, The market
closed weak
The Great Railroad Strike.
DEsTsoN (Texl, March 6th.-At lC
o'clock this morning, at prearranged
whistle signal all the workmen in the
Missouri Pacific shops here threw down
their tools and quit work. An outdoor
meeting was Immediately held, and com
nlttee5 appointed to guard the company s
property and allow no one 10 go to work,
The two yard engines were left unrno-
lested, but a 3 o'clock, while the strikers
were holiing their meeting mp town. they
received wor.i that loaded cars were BEING
shipped out of the yard by these engines
and th2 strikers locked them in the round
house. x Is understood that the strikers
have determined TO allow no passenger
coaches 10 leave DenisOa. 4 secret meet
ing is being held tonight,
AT Marshall, the situation remains un-
changed. The Executive Committee of the
strikers gave notice to-day TO A. O. HAYNES.
master of the machinery department 0fthc
Texas Pacllic. 10 leave town in twen:y-tour
hours. Haynes is very obnoxious to the
Workmen. They assert that he was the
PRIME mover in bringing about the recent
reduction of vases and increasing the
hours OF labor; that General Manager
hoxie issued the order on plans submitted
by Haynes The strikers seem determined,
but good order prevails. Details are watch
ing the shops and wards. and guarding the
cGmpanys property.
At LunGvIcw. the strikers are also watch
inS the company's property
GALVESTON, March 6th-The Netrs' Fort
Worth special SAYS The strike on the
Could lines continues nj this uOint. The
freight trains which arrived from the north
this afternoon were taken possession of by
the strikers, side-trackcd and the fires
drawn. It IS understood the company in
tends putting on a new force tomorrow to
move trains. The officials of the Texas,
Pacific have asked the authorities to protect
the men. a crisis III the strike will prob
ably occur tomorrow.
Suicide of an Inforuer.
KANsAs CITY, March Gth-The Tine.
Marion Center KS special saws William
Crow, young man who gave the informa-
ton which led TO the recent conviction of
r. Calhoun, who was indicted for the de-
bauchcry of no less than fourteen Young
girls, committed suicide this afternoon. 1t
Is supposed that Crow was partner in the
t'ANA-oA- cNAS
fornad on Calhoun, when fearing further
developments, he took his own life.
Narrow Escape of Valuable Property.
PHILADELPHIA, March 6th.-Three men
yesterday attacked boy on Walnut street,
near Eighth, and attempted to takea Il basket
from him. Citizens prevented this, and the
men walked away. The boy pointed out
one of the men, and he was arrested At
the hearing to-day the boys employer
James l.. Shaw, stated that the basket con-
tanned bonds and other securities valued a.
$40 GOO, and he had sent them to be depos-
tied in the bank. The prisoner, who gave
the name of George Taylor. was committed
in default OF 81 900 bail The police regard
the men expert thieves, who knew the val
liable nature OF the boys load.
Santos to Have a Fair Trial.
WASHINGTON March 6th.-Commander
Mahon, commanding the United States
steamship Wachusett, reports to the Navy
Department that he sailed from Calia0 to-
day for San Francisco, via Panama, and
that he had arranged with the Government
OF Ecuador that the American prisoner,
Santos, confined in Guayquil, shall have
fair trial. He adds that Santos Is in no
danger from violence.
The Oklahoma Boomers.
ARKANSAS CRY (Kan.l, March 9Th
Large accessiOns are daily being made to
the Oklahoma boomer forces in camp here
The recent move, placing Couch and other
leaders under arrest, has disarranged their
plans somewhat, but they assert their in
tention of starting next week, whether
Couch be detained or not General Hatch
has stated that he will not permit the
boomers to advance beyond Salt Fork of the
Arkansas. & point forty miles south Of here.
General Grant.
New YoRK, March 6th.-Gene-al Grant
slept better last night than for weeks. The
General had also refreshing nap this
morning. lie revised portions Of his book
during the day, and took food without dis
tress. He was stronger towards evening,
and had no vomiting spells.
Sullivan and Ryan Again.
BosToE March Chin re6ponse to q
telegram asking if John L. Sullivan would
fight Paddy Ryan for 5000 and q diamond
belt, Patsy Sheppard Sullivans trainer
and second, tonight replied that Sullivan
would fight with or without gloves in any
place where they could be given police pro
lection.
Greet Vigilance IA Quebec.
QUEBEo, March 6th.-Greet vigilance pre-
walls at the Parliament House Double
guards have been placed and all the en-
frances closed except one. Everyone is
subjected to severe examination before be-
ing allowed to enter. Strangers have to
state their business, and be recognized by
the person whom they wish to see Only
members of Parliament and other officers
and reporters escape this severe test.
Alice Barrison's Bad Luck.
NEW YoRK, March 6th.-Alice Harrison,
the actress, a few nights ago stepped upon q
carpet tack, which pierced the slipper and
foot and she has not played since The
foot was worse yesterday, and the doctor
says the fear of lockiaw has not yet passed.
Business Failures.
ERw York, March 6th.-The failures
during the last seven days number 277, as
compared with 2S4 last week
Death OF a well-known Author.
PHILADELPHIA, March 6th-T. 8. Arthur,
the writer and publisher, died tonight
aged 70.
"Knoo'sed Out" by BrIght's Disease.
BosroN, March 6th.-"Joe" Goss, the
pugilst, is dying here of Brights disease
Returned from the Goudan.
OrTAvA, March 6th.-The Canadian WOW
ageurs received an enthusiasts welcome
here tonight
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CITRUS FAIRs-California is to have
three citrus fairs in March, Next week
they are to be held at National City and
Pasadena, and on the 25th the fair is to be
held at Riverside. The Pasadena and
National City fairs are gotten up for the
benefit of the locslities in which thew are