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Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
NEWCASTLE,
Location Soil Topography Climate
Water Suppiy-EtcS

Location Soil = Topography - Climate
Water Suppiy-Etcs
The town of Newcastle is on. the main
overland line of the Central Pacific, 81
miles east of Sacramento, with an altitude
of 956 feet, and population in the neigh
borhood of 700. There are three stores
that carry general stock of country
town supplies, drug and variety store, a
fine hotel, two live real-estate agencies, a
wagon and carriage-making establishment,
a lumber yard, livery stable, shoe shop,
blacksmith shops, barber shop, and couple
of saloons
There mas just been completed at q cost
of $1,000, fine church of handsome de-
sign, and a new school house costing like
sum. Nearing completion and already
under roof, is a new brick store building
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
FIRST-CE4SS LECTURES,
A Public Need of Long Standing to be
Properly Supplied.

A Public Need of Long Standing TO be
Properly Supplied.
Mention has already been made of a
movement in progress in this city to pro-
vide course of public lectures and read
ings for the approaching season. A meet
ing to that end was held last evening in
the lecture room of the Congregational
Church by persons representing the busi-
ness, industrial and various social classes of
our citizens. A marked degree of enthu-
siasm upon the subject prevailed, and after
q full exchange of views it was resolved
to provide for the people of Sacra-
mento a course Of public lee
lures and readings of the highest
class, and at price within the reach of all
who desire to avail of the benefits. To
accomplish this an organization was formed
to be known as the Sacramento Lecture
Association. In selecting its officers,
Sparrow Smith was chosen President,
Professor H. V. B. Raymond, Secretary
and II. Weinstock, Treasurer.
The best method of accomplishing the
desired end was carefully considered, as
also the number of lectures that should
constitute the seasons course, and the
prices 10 be fixed for season tickets. 1t
was finally determined to have six lectures
or readings in the regular course, and
the price for the season ticket was fixed
at 81. This il was believed, for six OF the best
| lectures procurable in the country, which
will be only 16S cents for each lecture,
would meet with such popular response as
to insure such a sale of tickets as will
make the movement financial success and
| furnish crowded houses on every lecture
occasion. Beyond this, the committee ap-
pointed to have the tickets printed was in
structed to so arrange them that if the sale
of tickets was sufficient, together with re-
ceipts from admissions TO single lectures, to
pay for one or more lectures beside the six
contemplated, that such extra lectures may
be included in the regular season ticket and
free to all attending the regular course.
The object is to keep the cost of the lee
lures at the lowest possible point consistent
with procuring the highest talent, and then
afford the ticket-holders the benefit of the
largest number of lectures or readings
that the receipts will enable to be
given. The expenses will not be
large. as the tickets, being mostly
sold in advance-or enough tc
pay the expenses of the regular
course, no large bills for advertising will be
necessary, and as there will be no salaries
to pay, except those of the lecturers, the
entire receipts will be applied directly tc
the benefit of those who hold tickets for the
course. Such proposition as this should
not only receive the hearty sympathy and
goodwill of all, but genuine public indorse.
ment and all necessary financial support.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29

previous year, especially in grain, grasses
and vegetables. The display of horses,
cattle, sheep and other stock is fine, also
surprising any previous exhibition. The
attendance has been greater than formerly
and the receipts are very satisfactory. The
weather is delightful and the racing at
tracts large crowds A fine display of
local canned and dried fruits attracts
much attention, being the first attempt
On large scale to introduce that business
here
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
ON THE RAIL.
Rumors of Serious Accident on the
Northern Pacific Road.

fCopyight, 1885, 6yRe California Associated Pres
SPOKANE FALLS (W. T), September 2Sth.
-ltls rumored that there is q terrible wreck
on the Northern Pacific near Heron, Idaho.
The train due at 11:23 P NJ on Thursday
has not yet arrived, and no passenger nor
freight trains from the East have reached
he:e since s P. NJ on Thursday, and no
trains from the West are allowed to leave
The railroad officials either cannot or
will not give any further information than
that the first West-bound train will reach
here at A. NJ. on Saturday.
Rumor has it that the accident is at the
point where the road crosses Pen d'Oreille
Lake, but this is only surmise No one is,
probably, injured seriously, as the COM
panys doctors have not been seut for, as is
usual when many are injured. A physi-
clan, however, says that doctors may have
been sent with the wrecking train from
Helena or other Eastern points.
SIX MEN KILLED.
iCopFght, 1885, by the CALIFORNIA associated Press
SALT LAKE, September 2Sth-A train on
the Utah and Northern railroad near Poca-
tello, Idaho, on Thursday night ran into
some stock, derailing the engine and twenty
cars and killing Engineer Hill, fireman
Leonard, brakeman Walton and three
others. The damage to property is SIS 1000.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
DOWN ON DAVID.
Cleveland Democrats who are Opposed
20 GoVeruor Hill.

Cleveland Democrats Who are Opposed
20 Governor Hill.
NEW YORK, September 2Sth.-The Post
said last evening that sil opponents of
Governor Hill who favor the election of
Cleveland, are now thoroughly organized,
and that the WORK of opposing Hills re-
election has been undertaken By commit
tee. Documents of oil sorts showing Hills
action on various issues have been pre-
pared for wide circulation bv this commit
Tee. The Post says that 10000 persons
haYe returned answers that they will op-
pose Hill while favoring Cleveland. a
special aqueduct pamphlet has been pre-
pared, in which the Governors whole con-
nection with the aqueduct is set forth, in-
Guiding the scheme which was carried out
when the Commission was reorganizsd.
The matter of checks is elaborated and ac-
tions set forth in extracts from the testi-
mony before the Fassett Committee. In
all, at least two million anti-Hill docu-
meDts will be distributed,
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
THE saORT.ENnnRs.
The Rise in Wheat Sends One Big Firm
IN the WALL

New York, September 28.h.-This after
noon notice was posted that the large house
of Williams. Black q Co. had failed to meet
their mercantile obligations. II is believed
that they were on the short side of wheat at
Duluth and other Western points, and lat
their losses outside of this were imn aie-
rial, although they have represented l. se
interests at nearly all of the commercial
exchanges.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
CAN BE SPARED.
Mormons EmigratiDg in Large Numbers
to Mexican Soil.

III
to Mexican Soil.
(Coppig1a 1888, by the California associated Press,
Ell PAso (Tex.), September 2Sth.-The
movements of Mormons to Mexico is as
suming definite shape and larger proper
tions. A great deal of misapprehension
exists among the reading public of this
country in regard to this emigration. Re-
Gently dispatches were published to the
effect that the Mexican Government had
granted concession of ten million acres
to the Mormons. and that they purchased
1000 square miles from the Zuni Indians
No foundation whatever exists for such
statements. Every foot of land obtained
by the Mormons in Mexico has been pur-
chased from private owners. The Govern
ment, no doubt, would utterly refuse to
make concession of land. The Zuni In
dians live in New Mexico, and not old
Mexico, and cannot dispose of single
acre of their reservation.
The facts are, Mormons have quietly
bought from private owners large bodies of
agricultural lands in northern chihuahua,
principally in the valley of the Casa Grande
river, and are negotiating for more. Several
flourishing colonies exist in that neighbor-
hood already.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
WHOLE NO. 1866

Smell, has just been arrested. The Y ward
tor his arrest is SO GEO.
Ee Las been employed here as bar
tender for soale weeks, under the name of
Edward J. Garter. The arrest was made at
the instance OF a detective who followed
Carter through Oregon, Washington Terri
tory, California and Nevada.
LATER-cARTER RELEASED.
DENVER, September 2Sth.-The police
this sfJerDC or released Carter, on the
ground that his resemblance 10 Tascott was
not sufficiently strong to hold the prisoner.
Carter At ones resumed his position of bar
tender q. the California Wine House.
AND AGAIN ARRESTED.
DENVER, September 28,b.-An hour after
being released, Carter Yves again arrested,
oD q wgrreTIt sworn out oy O. II. Van
VlindeT, charging him with teiug Tascott
and fugitive ft0m justice He was pls ced
in the County Jail to await further devel-
opments.
The police claim that while there is
slight resemblance between Garter aud the
description given of Tascott, they are posi-
tive he is not the man wanted.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29

The War Department at Last Made ?
Political Machine.
Copyright, 1855. BY Tie California associated Press
WAsa1YGToN, September 2Sth.-For tie
first time in the history of the country, an
official order has been issued from tee
War Department directing certain military
servants al the Government to use their
official positions fer political purposes.
Some days ago the indianapolis Journal
received letter from a citizen of Rock
Island, Ill, IN which he stated That a sister
OF his, the widow o: Union soldier, had
been dismissed fro1n Der position in the
arsenal there s0iely because she was q Re
publican S widow
The writer said that he had investigated
the circumstances and was sure Of the rea-
son, because he had been furnished with
absolute proof Of the political nature of
the appointing and dismissing power, in
the form of a circular issued by the War
Department.
This circular was iuclosed, and it was in
snch open violation of the spirit of the
civil service law that the Indianapolis pa
per concluded that it must be bogus Con-
sequently il was forwarded 10 the Journals
Washington correspondent with instruc-
tons to investigate its authenticity. The
circular is as follows:
[Confdential.l
ORDNANCE OFElcE, WAR DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON ID. c., January !, 1855
To the commdndLng officers Of the national
H., and Of the United States Grseadls at Nel York
Vest Troy N. y, Philadelphia, Boston and
Benictd, CdL-SIR While the arsenals and
armories are not intended to be converted into
political machines. two political parties in this
country are recognized. 1t is therefore ordered
that hereafter in employing and discharging
employees of any and all gTade-other things
being equal TO their Observation-Disclosures
will be favored, the object being to divide the
force in the different grades gradually between
Democrats and Republicans This rule will
apply to women and children, as well as to
men, and will be strictly enforced. Respect
fully your obedient servant, S. v BENET,
Brigadier-General and Chief of Ordnance. U.
). A.
THE CIRCULAR GENUINE.
The circular was submitted to General
Benet this morning, and he was asked if It
was true copy of q circular sent out by
him. He replied that it was, and ex-
planned that it had been prepared in re-
sponse to q demand from Secretary Endi-
colt that something must be done towards
giving the hordes Of Democrats by whom
be was surrounded, some of the places for
which they were begging.
REPUBLICANS IN THE MINORITY.
General Benet incidentally added that,
while it was originally supposed that in the
armories and arsenals Of the United States
the msiority OF the employees were Repub-
licans, g poll had been taken, under orders
from the department, which had shown
conclusively that the reverse is true, and
that a majority of the employees are and
have been for some time Democrats.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
SOMETHING CROOKED.
Congress Expected TO Investigate the
Aqueduct Scandal.

Copyright, 1888. by tie California Associated Press
WASHINGTON, September 2Sth.-It is now
quite certain that Congress will appoint
special committee to investigate aqueduct
crookedness. Congressman Burns, of Mis-
souri,, is very much annoyed at the way he
and his committee have been duped into
giving large sums of money to carry on
work which turns cut to be seriously de-
fective. The general feeling on both sides
of the Capitol is that this matter should be
probed to the bottom and some one made
10 suffer. Both Senators Allison and
Spooner, in speaking on the matter to-day,
said they would favor making sn example
in this case, as il was about time this kind
Of knavery was stopped.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
sEBREE TAKEN INTO COURT,
TIE TAR FLAT VICTIMS.
Kelly Likely to Recover, bat Little Hope
for Christiansen.


SAN FRANCISCO. September 2Sth-[Spec.
1.-THE autopsy on the body of Dan
Donohue, the victim Of the affray last
night, shows that bullet entered his left
side between the ninth and tenth ribs and
passed through the liver, causing death
from internal hemorrhage. The bullet was
found to fit the revolver used by Harring-
ton
Kelly and Christiansen were removed
from the Receiving to St. Mary's Hospital.
Nobody is permitted to see either. The
chances are in favor Of the recovery of
Kelly, but there is very little hope for
Christensen.
Harrington still denies having shot any
one. Some years ago Harrington figured
in anything but favorable light in the
street department frauds under the Graham
administration.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Seven Gases of sman-Pox Reported at the
Town of Surrey.
.CopWEsit, 1855. tyhe California associated Press
VICTORIA, September 28th.-Small-pox
has broken out at Surrey, twelve miles from
Westminster, and seven cases are already
reported. The infected districts will be
quarantined. The Government has been
telegraphed to for assistance.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
CHICAGO CRAwLs Up.
A DRAW GAME.
THE sioux.
Representatives of tbs SIX Nations to
Visit Washington,


CHAMBERLAIN (Dak.l, September 2Sth.-
The General Council of all the Indian
Agents and the leading Chiefs with the
Sioux Commission, which commenced last
Saturday at Lower Brule Agency, was dis
eussed last night, and the Commission left
here for the East to-day. The Agents and
their Indians left Brule :their respective
Agencies this morning. The Commits
sioners. having no authority to treat with
the Indians, were compelled to refuse any
concessions to their demand ior changes II
the bill.
Delegations from each of the Six Nations,
composed OF. Agents and their leading men,
will now visit Washington, and the In
dians will be given an opportunity 10 be
presented to the Government authorities,
with the hope that some arrangement NAV
be made which will satisfy them. The
Commissioners now look for satisfactory
conclusion Of their labor with greater hope
that al anv time heretofore.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
KILLED ON DUTY.
Night Watchman at Merced Shot and
Killed by a Tramp.

Killed by a Tramp.
tcopyrigt, 1855, by he California Associated Ie.,;
MERGED, September 2Sih. = About 4
o'clock this morning, near Ell Captain Hotel
George Scott, ht-watchman, while try
ing to arrest supposed tramp, was fired
upon by the suspected person and severely,
probably fatally, wounded, the ball pene-
trating the abdomen on the rightside about
midway between the naval and the right
spinal column. The doctors have little
hope of his recovery.
SCOTT DIES OF HIS WOUND.
Copyright 1855, by tie California associated Press
MERGED, September 2Sth.-George Scott,
the night wstchman who was shot here by
a supposed tramp early this morning, died
a. 7:25 this evening.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
WHOOPING Up.
Political Meetings Addressed by the Gam
paign Orators.

fcopyrigh. 1855. BY he California associated Press
MARYsvILLE. September 2Sth,-Coogress-
man Biggs is addressing an audience at
Yuba City this evening. He spoke last
night at Sutter City.
Pomona, September 28,h.-Df. Schneider,
of New York, addressed large audience
here lsst night.
TRUcKEE, September 28th. - John A.
Eagoa addressed q large and enthusiastic
audience tonight, aud his telling points
were cieered 10 the encore. He was es-
pecially happy in his remarks on Truckee's
great industries OF wool and lumber, as
affected by the Mills bill The meeting
lasted three hours, ana the enthusiasm
continued to the last moment.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
AN AWFUL DEATH.

Sensational Scenes at Factory Fire in
Chicago.
Copyright 1885, b. The California AssOciated Ires,l
CHICAGO, September 2Sth.--The plant of
s. G. Wilkins Furniture Company, FIVE
story building on Lake street, was gutted
by fire this morning. Loss, $3.50, 600; in
sured Fred Cook, the foreman of the es-
tablishment, was burned to death. Horri-
BILE agony attended his death. A boy en-
ploye is also missing. He is thought TO
have been lost. Six men, cut off from es-
cape, were only saved by sliding down The
heavy telegraph wires and were caught by
the tiremen in tarpaulins.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
DEMOCRATS ALARMED.

Fears that Florida May be Left IN the
Hands of the Republicans.
Copyright. 1888, by as California Associated Pgess
New YORK, September 2sth.-The DEM
oeratie National Committee is reported 10
be alarmed concerning the political out
look in Florida, owing to the continued
extensive exodus of white voters to ;he
North. The Democratic plurality in Flor
ida at the last Presidential election was
3, 3,735, the average Democratic majority be-
ing from 5000 to 5000. 1t is estimated that
10000 Florida citizens are now il the North
and afraid to return because Of the yellow
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
BEFORE THE sULKY.
Yesterdays Trotting and Pacing Events
in Philadelphia.

in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, September 2Sth. - Fol,
lowing are the results of tc-dsy's races of
the Philadelphia Driving Park Associa-
ton:
day, joe jefferson Won, Edwin second,
Seventy-six third, the other horses ruled
out Best time, 2:244.
The 2:40 class Cieon wop, jim Fuller
second, Gold Leaf third, Msior Ulrich
fourth. Best time, 2:253.
The 2:27 class Protection won, J. g. Rich
ardson second, Little Eva third, Cruiser
fourth. Best time, 2;203.
The free-for-a all pacing, Jewett won,
Gossip, Jr., second, Joe L. third. Best
time. 2:2l
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
A COUNTRY SCRAP.
Short But Lively Encounter Between an
Editor and an Official.

EdftOr and an Official.
iCopyright, 1888, by the California associated Press;
MODESTO, September 2Sth.-A personal
alteration took place in the Postoffice this
morning between E. D. McCabe County
Clerk. and S. l.. Hanscom, editor OF the
Herald. The last issue of the paper con-
tanned bitter personal attack upon Nc
Cabe, who met Hanscom this morning and
denounced him and the article. After sew
eral attempts to hit each other, both men
clinched and fell, McCabe on top. The
fight continued two minutes, when out
siders separated the contestants. Hans
com received several blows in the face,
while McCabe was slightly scratched.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
THE RABBI ASSAULTED.
A Crazy Man Attacks a Jewish Rabbi In
the Synagogue.

the Synagogue.
SAN FRANCISCO, September 2Sth-[Spe-
cial.]-Two weeks stranger went to the
Synagogue Beth-Israel on Turk street and
paid S16 for whole pew, which he occu-
pied alone during the holidays. On Thurs
day, just as DIR. Messing the Rabbi, was
closing the noon service, the stranger arose,
approached the Rabbi and asked him by
what authority he published the pro-
gramme, and when told it was by the au-
thority of the proper officer he called the
Rabbi liar and slapped him in the face.
One of the congregation arrested the
stranger, who gave the name of A. ].
Bogettsky, a receE. arrival froIa Chicago.
To day Bogettsky was declared insane and
sent to the asy lum.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
The Tariff Bill Before the Committee

Ahc 0Atl DclOEc Ah0
WASHINGTON, September 2Sth.-The Sen
ate Committee on Finance devoted four
hours to the reading of the new tariff bill
to-day, and reached the end at half-past
o'clock.
Senator Harris expects to receive from
Senator Beck on Monday the latter's sug-
gestions in regard to the minority report,
and to be able TO submit them to the COM
mittee by Wednesday.
Justice Matthews Nearly Well.
iCoppigM, 1855. by The California associated PressI
WASHINGTON, September 2Sth.-Dr. john
son said this afternoon that Justice
Matthews condition is much better to-day
and rests easier and eats much heartier
than before. He expects that the Justice
will be able to be out in few days.
Handling Treasury Funds.
WASHINGTON, September 28th.-The spe-
cial committee appointed to suggest addi-
tional safeguards in handling the public
funds in the Treasury Department began
its labors this morning. Treasurer Hyatt,
Chairman of the committee, said to-day he
was satisfied there were no Irregularities in
his office beyond those already published.
The Campaign Ball.
WASHINGTON, September 2Sth.-The Har-
rison and Morton campaign ball arrived
here to- day escorted by several local Re-
publican clubs. 1t was rolled up Pennsyl-
vania Avenue to the Republican League
Club house. A large crowd assembled and
listened to speeches by Senator Dolph and
others.
In the House.
WARRINGTON, September 2Sth.-In the
House a conference was ordered on the
joint resolution for aid for sufferers by the
yellow fever.
a dozen private bills were passed. and
after some unimpoTtant business the House
adjourned until Monday.
Ordered to Mare Island.
Copyright, 1888, by Tie California Associated Press
WASHINGTON, September 2sth. = Com
mander Thomas Nelson will leave to-rnor-
row for Mare Island, where he has been
ordered on equipment duty. He has been
on duty at the photographic Office here
for several years.
A Saving of One Day.
WASHINGTON, September 28th. - Post
master General Dickinson has just COM
pleted arrangements by which new fast
mail train will be established between Chi
cago and New Y York, commencing on the
Both instant This will cause a saving OF
one day to Pacific coast business men.
California Pensions.
,Copyigat, 1885, by as California Associated Pres.
WASHINGTON, September 28th.-Califor.
mia pensions issued: VIM. Lockhart, Ne,
vada City Rebecca G. Fellows, widow ot
Legrande Harvey, Oakland
stenographer Accepted.
lCopWgh 1888, By The California Associated Ire.,
WASHINGTON. September 2Sth.-Daniel
P. Murphy, of San Francisco, has passed
the civil service examination as steno.
grapher.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-29
Ia THE POINTS.
How the Willow-Yielders are Holding
Up in Their Last Games

Up in Their Last Games.
PHILADELPHIA September 28th.-Pitts-
burg easily defeated the Philadelphias this
afternoon by mere frequent and hard bat
ting. Morris pitched steady and effective
game, and but for errors by Carroll and
Smith would hsve easily shut out the local
team. Score-Philedelpbia ?, Pittsburg 4.
Batteries-MoTris and Carroll, and Gleason
ana Clements.
DEFEATED STATESMEN.
WASHINGTON, September 2Sth.-Superior
fielding and opportuue hitting on the part
of the visitors was the cause of the Senator'S
defeat. Score-Washingto ., Indianapolis
1. Batteries-Day and Mack, and Burdick
and Buckley.
CHICAGO CRAwLs Up.
BosToN, September 2Sth. - Kelly's
wretched catching and Chicago's superior
stick work won the game for The visitors tc-
dsv. Score-Boston I. Chicago 49, Bat
teries-Clarkson and Kelly, and Gumbert
and DAILY.
A DRAW GAME.
New YORK, September 2Sth.-New York
and Detroit played draw game to-day,
darkness putting an end to 1t at the con-
clusion of the tenth inning. Score-New
York 2, Detroit 2. Batteries-Titcomb and
Murphy, and Gruber and Camel.
OTHER GAMES.
CINoINNATI, September Cincinnati
0, Baltimore 13.
KANSAS CIFY.-Kansas City 8, Athletics 6.
ST. LoUIs-St. Louis 7, Brooklyn O
LoUIsvILLE.-LouisVille 4, Cleveland l.