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Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
FRUIT SALES.
Seven Carloads of California Fruit sold
in Chicago Yesterday.

in Chicago Yesterday.
CHICAGO, August 10th-Mcntgomer &
Co. sold five carloads of California fruits
to-day. The large offerings have again
had an effect of bringing about a lower
scale of prices. Pears fell Fruits, follow
ing the decline of pears. are at about the
same prices es quoted from two to three
weeks ago, when the market was similarly
overstocked. A high range of prices was,
however, quickly reached, which was
maintained until this sale.
The prices were as follows: Pears, Bart
lett, 81 05 to 81 S5; Winter Nellis, 81 IS;
Duchesse, 81 40 to 81 45; B. Clairgeau,
81 40 to 81 50; B. Diel, 81 40; prunes.
Gross, 65 to 50 cents; peaches, Orange
Cling. 50 cents to 81 SO; Late Crawfords, 20
cents to 81; Clingstone, 81 05 to 81 40;
grapes. Rose, (haif crate), 81; Muscals 81
TO 81 45.
The Earl Fruit Company sold two car
loads at auction this morning Everything
was in good order, with the exception of
Bartlett pears, which were ripe.
The prices were as follows Beurre
Hardy pears, 81 60 TO 81 65; Bartlett pears,
81 70 to 81; Gross prunes, rs to 90 cents.
THE NEW YORK SALES.
jCOpp4gh 1883. By tie calUorH.a 4issOciated Press
New YORK, August IOth.-California
fruit auclioned to day Central Pacific car
No. 5,4S4-425 boxes OF Bartlett pears, $50
3 81.
Central Pacific car No. 5,47S-1O0 boxes
Bartlett pears, 81 81; 165 boxes cling
peaches, 60 cents 50 boxes orange cling
peaches 10 cents; 46 boxes late Crawford
peaches, 80 cents; 90 boxes magnum bonum
plums, 80 cents; 139 boxes gross prunes.
IS TO 20 cents; A boxes German prunes, 95
cents; % crates Muscat graper, IS cents
50 crates rose deperu grapes, 81 05
Only fancy, large California peaches
should be sent here
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
A Real narned.wire FIsh .torr.

For real old-fashioned fish storv-one
that can stand right up and declare itself
as a paralyzer-listen to one that Tom
Rodgers, travelling man from Philadel-
phia, related recently He had returned
from a trip to Montana, and was full of
yarns about fishing, but this one, which is
given as he told it, is considered by the
best local liars to take the palm:
A friend of mine, named Thomas, had
large farm on the Missouri bottoms near
Sioux City," said Mr.. Rodgers, " it was all
fenced with barbed wire, there being two
miles of such fencing on the place. He
happened in Sioux City about the time
that the gorge up the river had damned
the water up to such prodigious hight.
Foreseeing that when the gorge broke it
would be likely to raise the water to such
an extent as to flood his farm, he rode
hastily home and made preparations ac-
cordingly. His stock and all that was
movable was transferred to higher ground.
Then he and his hired men proceeded to
impale little chunks of meat on every barb
of that wire fence. 1t was a big job, but it
was finished Just as the water began to cover
the lower pasture lot. For twenty-six
hours the water stood five feet above the
top of the highest fencepost, and when it
receded the most remarkable sight was re-
vealed. From every barb, except three,
of that two miles of fencing, hung fish.
There were pickerel, bass, pike, perch,
suckers and every other variety of Western
fish. A single calculation will show pre-
cisely the size of the haul. 1t was a FIVE
wire fence, each wire having thirty-six
barbs to the rod, making, as any school
boy can tell you, total Of 115 200 barbs
to the two miles of fencing. There were
three barbs that had caught nothing, SO
there were only 115. 1877 fish captured by
Thomas barbed fence. You may think
that ] am stretching the story" said Mr..
Rodgers, but am not; and what is the
most peculiar thing about that fishing ex-
plot, there has only been three fish caught
in the Mississippi river since-just the
number that didn't get caught on my
friends barbed wire fence. Cincinnati
! Commercial Gazette
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11

Copyright. 1885, by ae Calfor1lia associated Press]
PRESCOTT, August 10th. A courier
reached here to day from Pleasant Valley,
in the southeastern part of this county,
15O miles distant, stating that ECO Indians
from San Carlos reservation were in that
vicinity and threatening the settlers. Two
men are reported killed and one missing,
but supposed killed, but whether by In
dians or whites could not be learned.
Pleasant Valley is situated in the Tonto
Basin and was the battle-ground last year
of the Graham and Tewksbury factions, in
which some thirteen or fourteen persons
were killed. Troops have left for the Basin
and are due there tomorrow.
Private letters have also been received
here confirming the report of the killing of
the white men, but are uncertain as to
whether by Indians or whites.
No serious trouble is apprehended, as
there are large number of cowboys in
that vicinity heavily armed with Win
chestefs
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
BIG JOHN.
The Boston slogger Still Thrashing Mer
With His Jaw.

The Boston slogger Still Thrashing Men
With His Jaw.
BosToN, August 10th.-For the past ten
days John l.. Sullivan has been boarding
at Nantasket Beach, where he will spend
the remainder of the summer
John is keeping quiet and has begun
light training. He takes brisk walk of
twelve miles every day, after which he is
rubbed down, and saltwater bath follows.
This is his daily routine at present. He
now weighs 230 pounds, but works his
superiuous flesh off gradually. He gives
an exhibition here OF August 18th.
He was asked to-day: "Is there any
truth in the statement that Ed. Stokes of
New York is to back you for $40, 600 against
Mitchell or Kilrain ?''
This much | will say,n replied Sulli-
van: can get backing in New York
for as much money as they want, and you
can state that 1 will fight Kilrain and
Mitchell one after the other, four weeks
only to elapse between the battles, for $10,-
0G0 side each. AS soon as they arrive l
will be after them and viii follow them up.
My hackers are New York parties, who do
not care to be known at this time, bat l
have all the backing needed
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
THE GRAND CIRCUIT.
Good Trotting and Pacing at Buffalo
Yesterday.

BUFFALO, August 1Oth.-The 2:1S class
to day, trotting, purse $4,000, unfinished
from yesterday, Favornia won, Laretta
second, Charlie Hogan third, White
Stockings fourth. Best time 215.
The 2:33 class, trotting, purse $1,000,
Mella G. won, Sprague's Gold D. second,
Hamble third, Mulatto fourth. Time,
2:221.
The 2;17 class. pacing, purse 81 coo, Dan
non won, Wilcox second, Jennie Lind
third, Balsoora Wilkes fourth. Best time,
2:164.
cLINGsToNE DEFEATS BELLE HAMLIN.
LCoPyig. 1855, by he California associated ressJ
BUFFALO, August 1Oth-The trotting
match between Clingtone and Belle Ham
lin, for a $4,000 purse, was the principal
event at the meeting here to-day. Belle
won the first heat in 2:17a, and Clingtone
won the next two and race. Time, 2:1S2-
2:174.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11

for the prevention and suppress;oa Of
yellow fever in the interstate commerce of
the United States II also authorizes the
Surgeon-General of The marns hospital
service, Gu request of iht Co ior of any
State, to seize and desrov - der condi.
uons and regulations to be prescribed by
the Secretary of the Treasury-aay in
tected personal or other property which is
communicating infection and disease in in
terstate commerce. This condemned prop
erty, il is provided, shall be paid for out of
the money appropriated by the resolution.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, August 10th.-After rout-
inc business the Senate proceeded to busi-
ness on the calendar, disposing of various
bills
At2P NJ the Senate proceeded to the
consideration of the fisheries treaty in open
executive session.
Stewart gave notice that as soon as the
fisheries Treaty was disposed of he would
press the bill for the admission of the
State of Washington.
Call, who was to speak on the treaty,
said be was not prepared to do so to-day,
and suggested that the matter go over till
Monday.
Consent was given, and the Senate re-
sumed consideration of legislative business.
The Senate bill to regulate commerce
carried on by telegraph having been
reached, Beck remarked that it was a very
important bill, and asked the Chairman
OF the Interstate Commerce Committee
whether the report was unanimous.
Cullom stated that it was. There had
been no disagreement whatever in the
committee on the subject.
The bill was read in full and passed. II
is the bill introduced by Spooner on the
9th of January, 1888, and reported back
from the Committee on Interstate Com
merce with an amendment on the 18th of
July. Its provisions have been published.
| The Senate bill sppropriating $4,000 to
| improve and encourage the cultivation and
| manufacture of fax and hemp was passed.
The conference report on the bill to aid
| State Soldiers Homes was presented and
agreed to.
! The Senate then proceeded to executive
| business, and soon adjourned till Monday.
The House.
| WASHINGTON, August 10th. - In the
House, Townsend of Illinois submitted
the conference report on the bill granting
aid to State Homes for Disabled Volun-
teers. 1t was agreed to- The provisions
| of the bill are extended to Territorial
Homes, and its benefits confined to Homes
entirely under State or Territorial control
Springer of Illinois gave notice that he
would ask the House on Tuesday next to
proceed with the further consideration ol
the Oklahoma bill
Then the House went into Committee oi
the Whole on the private calnedar. AL
most the entire afternoon was consumed
in the consideration of war claims bill
the discussion turning upon the loyalty
| of the claims. No action was taken and
the committee rose,
The Senate joint resolution was passed
authorizing the President to present gold
medal to Francis Joseph in recognition Of
his eminent services in constructing anG
| perfecting life-saving apparatus
| After passing half-dozen private bill:
| the House took recess until evening, the
session to be for the consideration of pri
vate pension bills.
The House at its evening session passed
thirty-five private pension bills, and al
1870 adjourned till Monday.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
A SACRAMENTO COLT.
In Equine Youngster that Surprised Lo
Angeles Turfmen.

Al A@INAhS AOuhSStoA GuEptleEu Los
Angeles Turfmen.
Los ANGELES, August 10th. The only
notable feature OF yesterdays races was the
performance of the colt Franklin, bred and
reared III Sacramento. He started in the
2:30 class against Elector, Express and Don
Tomas, and showed himself to be g colt of
much merit.
Franklin won the first heat by three
lengths, Express and Don Tomas trotting a
dead heat for second place, and Elector
last. Time, 22S. In the second heat
Elector won by two lengths, Franklin sec
ond, Express third and Don Tomas fourth.
Time, 2:2l4 In the third heat Franklin
won by length from Elector, Express
third, Don Tomas fourth. Time, 2:23.
The fourth heat Eleetor won by three
lengths from Franklin. Time, 2:223 The
fifth heat Franklin won by two lengths,
giving him the race. Time. 2:25. There
was great excitement and heavy betting on
the race.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
The CHATTANOOGA FIRE.
A Building Falls in and Many Lives Are


CHATTANOOGA Tenn J, August 10th.-The
loss by last nights fire is $40 600. J. B.
Mcmillan, prominent citizen, was lost in
the fire, but the names of the other parties
are unknown. Two men were gotten out,
probably fatally hurt:
The loss of life has been great. In the
excitement of the conhagration hundreds
of citizens rushed inlo the buildings and
endeavored to save the threatened goods.
1t seems there was criminal carelessness
in erecting the four-story structures, be-
cause they collapsed solely from the heat
One building fell in when fifty persons
were inside.
The following remains recovered have
been identified James p. Mcmillan. Henry
Welch. James Smith lcolored). and Ed
ward Lowe. Another colored man has
been recovered, but the remains have not
been identified.
Two more bodies have been discovered
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
Los ANGELES RACES.
The wo-Year-Old Colt sunol Makes II
Excellent Time of 2:25.

The Two-Year-Old Colt sunoi Makes the
Excelien; Time of 2:25.
Los ANGELES, August 10th.-The first
race to-day, Derby stakes, Ed. McGinnis
won, Origin second. Time, $50
The second race, three-ouarters, all ages,
Carmelita won, Heliotrope second, Johnny
Gray third. Time, 1:15.
The third race, five furlongs, for ,wo-
year-olds, Neacho B won, Fandango sec
ond. Time, 1855.
The fourth race, trotting. for four-year
olds, Dubee won in straight heats, Ella
second. Best time, 2:214.
The fifth race, trotting, 2:22 class, Alfred
S. won, Maid of Oaks second, Valentine
third. Best time, 2:2l4.
The sixth race, trotting, for two-year
olds, Sunol won, Vessolia second. Best
time Ops
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11

with excited human beings, and cries of
" ine-Blaine-James G. Blaine we're
continually heard in mighty cries.
Blaine had considerable difficulty in
making his way through the crowd, but
eventually escaped to his rooms on the
second floor. Meanwhile the crowds in the
corridor increased to suffocation. There
was a great cry for Blaine. He did not
want to come at first, for he was exhausted.
The crowd became impatient, however, and
repeated cries brought him to the landing
of the stairway. His appearance was
greeted with tumultuous cheering.
SHORT SPEECH.
All he said when he got a chance was
Z" Fellow citizens, allow me only to give to
you my gratitude for your cheers and the
cordial reception extended to me, and to
say this is the grandest sight and these are
the most cheerful sounds l have heard for
over year"
He retired again. and the crowd amused
itself by shouting old campaign marching
cries.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
THE NAIAD QUEEN.
A New York Hebe Who Out-swims All
the Young Men.


the Young Men.
New YORK, August 10th.-There was
novel swimming contest from a bathing
house, West Brighton, on Kell Won Kuil,
on Monday and Wednesday between Miss
Mary Seebecker and W. H. Warburton, a
wealthy resident of West Brighton.
Miss Seebecker is brunette twenty years
old, about the medium hight, with good
figure and very prepossessing. She is an
expert swimmer and diver, and has been
practicing steadily.
Warburton is about twenty-five years
old, tail, well built and an all around
athlete.
THE CHALLENGE.
Warburton and Miss Seebecker often
visited the baths together, and rivalry
sprang up between them as to which was
the better swimmer Finally Miss See
becker challenged Warburton TO swim a
race, and Warburton promptly accepted
the challenge. The course was from a
| float anchored at the bath house to float
anchored at the Riverside Hotel distance
of one mile and q quarter diagonally.
| When the news of the contest leaked out
| on Monday the river was crowded with
small boats and the shores were lined with
people to see the race.
When Miss Seebecker made her appear
ance she was greeted with waving handker-
chiefs. She was dressed in a neat-fitting
dark blue armless bathing suit, trimmed
with white braid. Two white, shapely
| legs were displayed to good advantage
Warburton wore striped jersey bathing
suit
FINE RACE.
Both contestants took their position on
| the float, and at the word go" there was
cr.ia hot MIN IL, e
! They came up a short distance from the
float. Both struck out at once. Warbur-
ton splashed great deal in his swimming,
most Of the time going hand over hand,
while Miss Seebecker glided through the
water without an unnecessary ripple. She
swan sideways and apparently did not
exert herself.
In the first two-thirds of the distance
they kept about abreast. Then Miss See
becker game slight lead. When about
100 feet from the finish she spurted and
passed her rival. At every stroke her bare
arms and shoulders could be seen above
the water, cleaning like snow in the sun
light. The crowd cheered and she quick
ened her stroke.
A VICTORY FOR THE YOUNG MISS.
The lady reached the finish with War
button about two lengths behind. A dozen
pair Ol nauuS were redcneu 10 nelp ner up
on the float while shouts of applause came
up from both sides of the river
She was on the raft in an instant and
turned to lend a helping hand to her rival
as he swan up. Miss Seebecker covered
the distance in fifteen minutes. After re-
manning on the float few minutes she
dove off and swan around the place. She
wanted to swim back again, but her friends
would not let her.
Warburton's friends averred that he
could have beaten Miss Seebecker, but he
was too gallant to beat lady in race like
this.
In order to give him another opportunity
Miss Seebecker swan over the same course
with him again yesterday afternoon, max
ing the same time, and again leaving War
burton behind. She says she can make
better time than that, but it was not neces-
sary.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
AN INTERVIEW.
What Blaine Thinks About Pacific Coast
Sentiment,

Sentiment.
NEW YORK, August 10th.-Your CORE
spondept secured a brief interview with
Mr.. Blaine to-day, in which he said
u have not matured any plans for the
campaign. l can't tell just yet what will
be expected of me, but am ready to do all
in my power for the success of our ticket
ought TO ask you for news, instead of you
expecting me to tell you anything that
would interest the Pacific coast"
: What is your idea of the campaign Pr
asked your correspondent.
- | will concede Cleveland all the South
ern States aud give Harrison all the States
that carried four years ago. and then give
Cleveland New York and give him New
Jersey. Harrison will carry Indiana and
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
A LIVING EXAMPLE.
o'Donovan Rossa Says the Worst British
Convicts Are Sent Here.

Convicts Are Sent Here
Copyright 1855. By the californie Assocated Prexs,
New YeRK. August 10th.-O'Donovan
Rosa was the first witness to-day before
the Congressional Committee investigating
immigration. The Fenian narrated hls
experiences in English prisons. He also
told what he knew about former convicts
being sent to this country He said the
worst thieves and convicts in the English
prisons where he was confined were anxious
to come to America. To his knowledge
the Governors of prisons used their infiu-
ence to persuade convicts to go to America
when released. Only the worst class are
sent over here, he said. The authorities
in England would not send any they could
reform.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
WITH EYES SHUT.

Cleveland Said to Contemplate Another
Free Trade Plunge.
tCopygll. 1855, By tie California Assocated PressI
PHILADELPHIA, August 10th.-AccordiDg
to the Washington correspondent of the
Times, Democratic Senator, fresh from an
interview with the President, says Cleve-
land disclaims any intention of modifying
bis tariff views in his letter of acceptance
Cleveland intimates his disposition is to go
even beyond the point to which he ad-
vanced in his message. 1t is estimated he
had taken his attitude after careful thought,
and that he will stick to it.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
GAINED THE1e FREEDOM.
Three Prisoners Make Their Escape From
the Red Bluff Jail.

the Red Bluff Jail.
icoPyighi. 1888, by eie California Associated Pres
RED BLUFF, August 10ih-Three pris-
oners, Melvin Moe for grand larceny, WILL
lam Edwards for burglary, and Edward
Beck, charged in Shasta county with the
murder of George Henderson, escaped from
Jail about dark last night. They were not
locked tn their tanks, but were allowed the
freedom of the corridor, and sawed their
way through, Sheriff Ryan and deputies
have so far been unsuccessful in re- captur-
ing them. Beck was placed in this Jail to
prevent communication with his accom-
plice in ISL at Shasta
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
WELL CONDUCTED.

State Superintendent Hoitt Visits st. Vim
cent Orphan Asylum.
,coppieat. 1883, blythe California Associated Press
SAN RAFAEL, August 10th.-State Super
intendent of Schools Hoitt visited st. Vim
cent Orphan Asylum to-day. He made an
extended examination of the inmates in
their studies. and expressed himself as be-
ing very well pleased with their progress
under the management of Rev. W. d. Nc
Kinney. The asylum is in a very prosper
oue condition
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
FRANCE AND ITALY.

GobIets Independent Stand on the Mas
sowah Matter.
LONDON, August 10th.-The reply of
Goblet, the French Minister of Foreign
Affairs to the Italian note announcing the
occupation of Massowah by Italy, protests
against the abolition of the capitulations,
negotiations and agreement with the
Powers, and hints that France will pursue
the same tactics in the future if it suits her
interests to do so.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11

beneath the ruins, but cannot be reached
before night.
1t is believed that Ed Kruger was also
buried beneath the ruins, and six or seven
others.
The total loss of life is estimated at ten,
and four badly wounded.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
BOrCHWORK,

A Very Damaging Report Concerning the
Panama Canal.
iCopyright, 1855, by he c lfornia Associaied Pres
WASHINGTON, August 1Oth-Dr. Nelson.
who recently visited the Isthmus of Pana-
ma, reports discouraging and deplorable
condition of affairs. The statement OF
Count De Lesseps, that the canal would be
opened in 1890, is treated with open ridi-
cule by the contractors. The whole enter
prise, DR.. Nelson says, is botch from end
10 end having degenerated into piece of
unblushing jobbery of the most colossal
proportions.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-11
Burglary at lone.

Copyright 1855, by 2e California AsSoaased Press
lone, August 1Oth.-Between 10 and IL
P. NJ last night burglars broke into Perkins
& Sons drug store, and robbed it of several
dozen Wostenholm pocket knives, one sill
yer watch. two Smith & Wesson pistols,
and large number of merschaum pipes.
The total value is about $3.50. There is no
clue TO the robbers.
Many tin-horn gamblers left to-day.
Aground In the Feather.
ICopyrght, 1883. by he California ASsoeiated Press
MARYsvILLE, August 10th.-The steamer
Knight No. has been aground in Feather
river, few miles below this city. since
Monday last. on her upper voyage. The
water is very low, and wing-dams are be-
ing constructed to narrow the flow Of the
stream, and so float her of the bar On
which she rests.
Those Eleven Stubborn Men.
Copyright. 1888, by e California AisOeiated Ereisl
SANTA Rosa, August 10th.-The Jury in
the case OF Louis Frey, the Cloverdale stage
robber who was accessory to the murder of
Constable Crigler, after being out twenty
four hours, were discharged on account of
failure to agree. Thew stood eleven for con-
viction and one for murder.
A PoIIceman's Terrible Accident.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 10th.-Special.-
Sergeant James r. Wilson of the police
force, returning from fishing this afternoon
attempted to board moving train of the
extension of Union-street line, slipped and
fell under the wheels, which passed over
both legs below the knees. They will have
to be amputated.
Grain Warehouse Burned.
lcopyigM, 1883. by tie California Assocsated rsssI
TuLARE, August 1oth.-The large ware
house belonging to T. Hatch & Co. was
burned tonight. Its capacity was 4,5OO
tons, but it contained only 2,o00 sacks of
, grain belonging to Timothy Paige. Three
cars loaded with grain were also burned.
Destructive Ranch Fire.
Copyrigki. 1898, by the California Assosatsd PyeIsI
GILRoY, August 10th.-A FIRE a! midnignt
on the Scott and Hersey ranch, two miles
from here, destroyed two barns, fifteen tons
of hay and two valuable horses. There
was slight insurance. The cause Of the
fire is unknown. Loss. $500.
! The Gilroy Democracy.
ICopyight, 1855, b. tie California Associated Peessr
GILRoY, August 10th.-The Iroquois Club
opens the campaign Saturday with Hon.
p. D. Tnlly as speaker.