Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-17
For General schofieId,s Benefit.

tance in 2:13, viii a running mate from tn
| half-lnile pole to the wire.
For General Sch0fieId's Benefit.
WASHINGTON, August 16th.-The Senat,
Committee on Military to-day authorized
the Chairman to prepare a bill giving tC
the Major-General of the army all tht
rights, privileges and powers that had beer
enjoyed by the General and Lieutenant
General when those officers existed.
This action is taken so as to enable the
Maior-General to fill those special assign
ments which by law fall to the head OF
the army, and which are not provided for
otherwise by statute.
Ross Working Up . Fake.
NEW YORK, August 16th.-Duncan c.
tosSy the well-known swordsmau, is anx-
lous 10 meet any man in the world in a
broadsword contest. He has deposited $250
with K. K. Fox as forfeit. The challenge
is directly pointed to Lieutenant @. C. Me-
Kinney Of the United States army and
Major Mcguire of st. Louis, but whoever
covers the forfeit will be accepted. The
match, however, must take place outside OF
this city.
Sons of Veteran Soldiers.
WHEELING (W. Va), August 18th The
seventh annual encampment of the
Sons of Veterans OF the United States
Army was called to order this evening.
Gen. G. B. Abbott, Chief.
presiding. All the States were fully repre-
sented. The report of Adjutant- General
Post was read, showing 66,612 members
now IN good standing-an increase of 12,-
600 during the year.
Work of the Protective League.
New York, August 16th.-At the regular
monthly meeting of the Committee Of the
American Protective Tariff League to-day
reports were received showing that an i'm
mense amount of work had been done.
During the month 1869 pamphlets were
sent out with about 100000 pages.
Stephen W. Roach of New York was
elected Manager in place of Garret Roach,
deceased.
The Sons of Veterans.
WHEELING {W. Va, August 16th.-At
to-day's session of the National Encamp-
ment of Sons of Veterans the Constitution
was revised and amended. and resolutions
of regret at the death of General Sheridan
adopted.
An important pension resolution was in
troduced, recommending all Union soldiers
who are disabled from any cause.
Land Decision Affirmed.
lCopyigt. 1885, by he California Associated Press.I
WASHINGTON, August 16th.-The Secre-
tary of the Interior has affirmed the decis-
io3 of the Commissioner of the Land Office
in the case of r. d. Newton VS.. the Central
Pacific Railroad Company, on appeal of
the former, rejecting his application TO file
pre-emption declaratory statement for a
tract of land in the San Francisco Land
District.
Election Trouble in ChicKasaw Nation.
GAINESVILLE (Tex.), August 16th.-Ad-
vices from Tshomingo the Capital of the
Chickasaw Nation, say ]. L. Bird, the full
blooded candidate for Governor, has been
declared elected over William GUY, the
present incumbent, by three votes GUY
and his friends claim fraud. Guv is in
Fort Smith, and trouble is expected when
he returns, as he and his friends will not
submit.
KiHen Puts Up His Coin.
CHICAGO, August 16th.-Hank Adams
has received q forfeit of 81 600 from Pat
Killen, of st. Paul, accompanying chal-
lenge to Jake Kilrain to fight under Queens
berry rules, with the smallest allowable
gloves, within 500 miles of Chicago
for from 1850 to 5000 a side and the
championship of the world.
Nebraska Prohibitionists.
OhAf1h kANGU. august IOLb.-4 nc IIO-
hibition Safe Convention to-day adopted
platform which is reaffirmation of the one
adopted at the National Convention in In
dianapoliss George A. Bigelow, of Lancas-
ter county, was nominated for Governor
The Convention this evening was addressed
by Rev. Mr. Sector, of California.
Two Policemen Murdered.
LOUISVILLE (Ky), August 16th.-This
Lila off 1l
berg were attempting to make an arrest at
house on Lafayette street, which has been
notorious for the crimes committed there,
both were stabbed to death by Charles
Dilger, formerly private policeman and
watchman.
Perhaps He Intends Going Fishing.
WASHINGTON, August 16th.-The Florida
delegation to-day requested the President
to authorize the immediate use of the un-
expended balance in the epidemic fund,
amounting to $3.50 coo, in suppressing vel
low fever in Florida The President said
he would consider the matter.
Ne Fever at Goldsborough.
GoLnsBoRoUeH IN. C.), August 16th-
The Board of Health officially states that
there is not. nor has there been, case of
yellow fever in the city. The young maa
who said he was sick with yellow fever
came from Jacksonville aad proceeded at
once-to the country and Is safely isolateG..
Won't Require big Hall.
WASHINGTON, August. 10th. = George
Jones, Chairman of the National Commit
tee of the Greenback party, has issued a
call for National Conv cation of that PARTY,
to- meet at Cincinnati in SeptembGF, to
nominate candidates 1er President and
Vice President.
West Virginia Der2aorstic Conve 2aion.
The Democratic Ste.a Convention adopted
q. platform indorsing the national platform
and ticket, nominaSed a. Brooks Fleming
|; of Marion county, for Governor, and Pat
rick F. Duffy, for auditor.
Driving Ona the Yellow I lend.
lGcpyigat, 1888, oy9.s California Associated Press
JACKSONVILLE, August 16th-sThe yellcg
sever is rapidly disappearing if the presea
state of affairs is any indication. No nsv
/ cases nor deaths have been reported in sh'
/ past thirtysiz hours.
[ sunday-ScFool Publishers Fail.
Icopylght. ls8s,oy he caiforsuiss associated 'sss
New YeaK, August 6th.-Schedu3es c
| Goodenoagh 81 Woglom, Publishers Of Sun
| day- school books, were fed to-day, habili
ties, sTe.726; nominal sssets, $724I4 az
tual assets, 50, 3,64S.
Lyons Mu4t Hang.
tCorgusGs 1sss By Tie Cctfornia -issosiaisd Fre,s
New YoRK, Auguss 16,h.-Justice Pattel
son decided this incoming to deny the IAuj
aerer Dan Lyons appeal. Lyons VIII
hanged next Tuesday for the murder {
Quinn.
i Tensela of Hanor.
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NEW HAVEN CONN. August 16th.-Th
Supreme Couacil, Temple of Honor, tn
; morning eleeied w. s. Buckley, of HaI
ford, Conn, Most Worthy Templer.
Minister of Venezuela.
tCopyr.ai. 1855 by tie California ASSOCIATED Pres.