Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-07-31

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PETERSBURG (Va), July 3Oth.-Mahone
sends out circular calling a conference
here tomorrow night to express Judgment
on the imminent danger of losing the
Fourth District in the coming election
The loss of the district means the loss of
the State.
An Aged Pauper's Luck.
Copyright, 1888, by The California Associated Press,
New York, July 30th.-Catherine Gaf-
frey, a feeble old woman. an inmate Of the
Almsbouse on Blackwell's Island, has been
identified rs one of three heirs to fortune
of $3.50, ,000 left by younger brother, Pat
rick Il. Gaffrey, who died intestate in Chi
cago week ago.
Great Storm in Virginia.
Copyright. 1885 by ne California Associaed Fressl
PETERSBURG, July 30th-One of the Sc
verest storms, accompanied by hail, visited
this city this evening. Trees were torn up
by the roots. and window panes broken by
the hail. Mrs. G. W Walsh, Jr., was Sc
verely shocked by lightning and made in
sensible for several minutes. 1t is reported
that the county of Dinwiddy suffered to q
great extent.
Great Destruction of Freight.
Copyright, 1885, Oyaie California Associated Press
PIrTsBuRe, July 30th.-Early this morn
ing a west bound freight train, backing
from a siding to the main track at Gallit-
zen, collided with a shifting engine, de-
stroying thirty cars of merchandise valued
at 100000.
Vigorous Cid John Ericsson
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New YORK, July 30th h.-John Ericcsc n,
the veteran engineer. enters his eighty-sixth
year tomorrow. He is as vigorous as
twenty years ago, and is working daily.
Somebody Secured Bargains.
New YORK, July 30lh-The stock of
Levi NJ. Bates q Co. was sold by the Sheriff
to-day Its estimated value was over
100000, but the sale realized less than
100000.
A Farmer Beateu and Robbed.
CLEVELAND (O.) July 0th-Masked rob-
bers entered the farmhouse of Conrad
Doup, in Knox county, last night, beat the
old man with club, bound him and stole
50, 600.
No Change in Sheridan.
,cepTig. 1888. by he California issocacl I'rcss.i
New BEDFORD, July 30th-Sheridan con-
tinues to pass comfortable nights. There
is no important change in his condition.
A Steamer Burned.
Copyright, 1855, 6yae Caiifo7:ta -issoetea Press.
New ORLEANS, July 30th.-The steam
boat Edward J. Gray, of the Planters and
Merchants Packer Company, this morning
burned to the waters edge. The boat wss
valued at $4,000 and was insured.
The CabIe-Rate Agreement.
Copyright. 1888, By the California Associated Pyeass
New YORK, July 30th.-An agreement
| between the cable companies advancing
rates to 25 cents per word was signed in
London this noon by representatives of the
foreign companies.
More Rate. Cutting Expected.
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NEW YORK. July 3Otb.-The Nail and
| Express predicts that the Atchison will
| shortly announce a general reduction in
rates to Ell Paso, to compete actively with
the Southern Pacific and Texas Pacific.
He Loved Too Intensely.
ATLANTIC CITY, On. j., July 3eth-A
distinguished-lo stranger. about 35
years of age and evidently Russian. who
declines to give his name but SAYS he is
| from Philadelphia, made desperate at.
| tempt to commit suicide tonight on the
! beach near the Excursion House, first by
! drowning and then by firing two shots into
| his body. He is in critical condition.
He admits it was q love affair.
Death of BARLEY Campbell.
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New YORK, July 30th.-Bartley Camp
bell, the playwright, died in the Blooming
dale Asylum for the Insane this afternoon
aged As years.
The Great Blaine. Ovation.
Copyright 1888. By ae Calc,7s:a Asssesated Press
New YoRK, July Hundreds Q
Republican clubs will be here or repra
sented in the grand reception to Blaine
Other civic and industrial bodies will ais,
take part, and it is expected that 20GOO
men will be in line. Chairman Pool say
there will be strong delegations from. Irish
American Associations.
Grateful 10 the Governor.
ALBANY, July 30th.-Governoy Hill tc
day, among many other telegrams {
thanks for committing the sentence of Ch
ara Cignaraie, received one from Baro
Fava, the Italian Minister, on behalf Of b
Government.
Gaudaur and Mackay.
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RosToE, July 80 eh.- -Gaudaur and Macka
J have gone to Sa1atoga to row in doubl
,seull race for 5000 side.