Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-07-09

The agent at Kingman sends the following
dispatch The Indian scare assumed gigantlc
proportions here yesterday, and last night nun
dreds Of families Hooked INTO town from points
as far west rs forty miles tor protection. several
scouting parties have been sent out as far as
thirty miles and the farther out they go the
farther Of are the Indians. There is no trace
of Indians or evidence of their having been
nearer 10 the k:pgman country than the Terri
tory line and no damage Is done. There is a
General scare but its origin cannot be located
A party named Jones was 90 WI to the Territory
line and heard that the Indians were on the
move and on his way back TO Pratt county he
met a neighbor named Quill who told him that
the Indians were coming. Smith saw Brown
and Brown saw his friends, and thus the story
grew aud excitement increased. These settlers
have started back to their homes.
II. R. NIcKERsoN.
The Governor has ordered 200 stand Of
arms to be sent to Kingman, Larned, Dodge
City and Garden City at once. Thence
they will be distributed to various points
in the southwest in danger of an invasion
TROOPS PArRoLLING THE BORDER.
KANSAS CITY (Mo.), July Sth.-A dis
patch from Leayenworth states that nc
news OF an outbreak among the Cheyennes
has been received ut Fort Leavenworth. In
order Ia relieve the anxiety OF the settlers
ON the frontier four troops of cavalry Were
ordered to kiowa, near the southern border
OF Kansas, to do scouting duty and afford
protection against any threatening invasion.
These with other troops are already estab-
lished along the border, and reserves are
held in readiness, which can be quickly
conveyed by rail from Kansas if occasion
should arise.
HoRsETIHEYEs, NOT COWBOYS
DENVER Coll, july 8th.- Stolsteimer,
Agent OF the Southern ties, telegraphs the
NerS tonight Jhat after investigation he
believes the recent killing of family OF
six Indians was done by a band Of horse
thieves, not cowboys, as heretofore re-
ported. Attempts TO steal the Indian
horses from the reservation have been made
within the last day or two.
The Society of the Army OF the Potomac
and the Grand Army Eucampment.
New YORK, July Sth-GeneraI H. c.
King, Secretary ofdhe Society of the Army
of the Potomac, said to your reporter this
morning: The decision Of the Grand
Army veterans at Portland 20 hold their
next encampmeut in San Francisco clinches
the matter. If they had agreed not to 90
our society would not have gone. | intend
shortly to put myself in communication
with the San Francisco committee as to the
suitable time for holding the meeting.
Colonel W. Il. Smedberg, of California, will
probably be selected as Chairman of our
committee. l hardly believe the report
that the railroads intend making the rate
10 San Francisco and return for S75. If
that is the case an immense gathering will
make the trip"
The Transco. tinental Pool.
New YORK, July Sth.-Ex- COMMISSIONS
Ristine arrived here last night, and was
seen by your reporter this morning. He
said the Transcontnental Pool was never
working more tremendously than az the
present time. The recent allotment of per-
centages gave complete satisfaction to the
representatives Of the different lines, ana
the rumOrS of raTe-cutting in the near
future were untrue. Regarding the Allan
tie and Pacific fast freight line, Ristinc said
lie was here to arrange foI its more thor
ouch organization. This line expects to
enter into active competition with the Cali
fornia fast freight line. 1t was organized
the LIST of October, but the arrangements
for its operations were not completed. Ris-
tine goes II Boston for few days. return
ing to New York, where be makes his
headquarters.
The President VIII Take Il Rest.
WASHINGTON, July Sth.-The star says
A4lG ltoilC4lN lil- " NANi'clIl NUM-
Washington for his summer vacation. His
plans have bcen arranged, and it Is eX-
pected that be will be able to Set away
within 4 day or two. He will 90 10 New
York State and betake himself to the
woods for few weeks, to get away from
the worry and bother of utlice-socllerS and
politicians. His plans have been made
very quietly, and nc Will probably leave is
soon rs the appointed time arrives. without
making any previous announcement. The
President wants period Of perfect rest
and does not propose to be followed into
his retreat. Of-ire-seel.cTs vii, wake W
some morning very soon and find the
White House deserted.
Miss CIeeeland and silk Culture.
WAsHINsroN, July Sth.-At the Conven-
lion of Representatives of Agricultural
Colleges and experiment stations, in Sos
sion here the following letter from Tho
Presidents sister was received to-day a.C
read:
EXECUTIVE MANSION. WASHINGTON, July Nth.
venture 10 ask If the subject of silk culture
in the United States is one which viii receive
attention from the Agricultural Convention
find myself feeling deep interest in this indus
Try. not only because it seems right and fitting
that We ShorlG produce OJrOwu silk, in success
full competition with the older world. but be
may be 10y encouragement from the Govern
ment, will afford enc more avenue OF selfsup
pCrt TO women. ! am sure you desire, with me
10 see such avenues increased in 4 worthy anC
Legitimate way. l am hoping to have th'
pleasure of visiting your bureau before long
Very truly, yours,
ROSE ELIZABETH CLEVELAND.
The letter was received with applause.
Case of Yellow Fever in New Orleans.
WAsHiNGroN. July Sth-Dr Hamilton
Surgeon General OF the Marine HoSpita
Service, has been advised of what is re
garGed rs a sporadic case of yellow fever a
New Orleans He does not think tina
this should cause alarm. Although no cy
idence has been discovered that il Origina
ted in the importation of fever germs iIj
thinks here can be no duu5t that t. is duJ
To yellow fever imported in infected cloth
ing or In some other way. The case wa.
etlectua!iy gua-an,ined n the earliest stage
and il is not expected that the fever Wi.
spread from 1t.
An Opera Singers Death.
WAsHINGroy July S,h.-Thc mysteri
ously sudden death Of Mime. Bavenua, the
celebrated opera singer, is still The suhiec
OF warm discussion among her German
friends here. She was ou the point OF mar
Iying Dr.. Bcssels, of PolagiS noturiety
when her death occurred, and rumorS o
poisoning Immediately became rife He
son and Dr. BessciS scout the idea. how
ever, as does Or. Scholl, beg attending ply
stefan. The two doctors unite IN q card il
which they declare that cerebral apopleX,
was the cause.
Captured Pistol Restored 10 its Owner
WASHINGTON. July Sth-Judge Cheno
with, Oh behalf of = number Of Texas eS
Confederate soldiers. to-day presented Gen
RosecraDs with pistol captured by tn
Texans in raid on his baggage train il
the summer OF 1854. On the stock Of tn
pistol is inscribed the names of the battle
in which RCSeCranS was victorious. Tn
General was much pleased with the presen
and the manner ofiis restoration.
Capital Notes.
WASHINGTON. July Sth.-The Presiden
has accepted the resignation of z. &. ;
PiHchback, Surveyor Of Customs at Ney
Orleans.
The President has suspended Mark
Blunt, Register, ami Michael II. Fitch
Receiver of the Land Office at Pueblo
Col.
T. D. Keller, Of Albany, \. y, has bee
ury for the Sixth Auditors otiic Kelhe
was at one time private Secretary to Sena
tor Fair.
The Secretary Of the Navy has appointc
Board 10 examine the present foreme
of navy yard shops and applicants Tor sue
positions. with view 10 determining To
efficiency of the incumbents. and maxim
changes where necessary or advisable
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