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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
NEWS FooM ABROAD.
New York journal Discusses the Cali
forDia Labor Situation.

forDia Labor Situation.
New YORK, February l0th.-The World.
in answer to inquiries about the California
State Board of Trades invitation to work
men to come to the coast, says: From
private and other a6vices the World is in a
position to state that the labor market of
the Pacific coast is not in any better condi-
ton than that on this side of the Rockies.
The Carpenter in its last issue says: Stay
away from the Pacific slope Cheap rail-
road fares have flooded every town with
hordes of idle labor, willing to work for
even 81 day"
According to its reports from twenty four
cities in California the same journal states
that carpenters wages range from 81 80 to
So 90 day, and the condition of trade
ranges from " over-stocked in San Fran
cisco to " fair :" in several small places.
Other trades are reported in a similar con.
ditiOn
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
TERRIBLE POWDER EXPLOSION.
Several Persons Killed, and a Larg,
Number Iniured.

WILKEsBARgE (Pa.), February 10th.-At
10 o'clock this morning a severe shock was
felt IN this city. 1t was learned that yio-
lent explosion had occurred at Dupont's
powder works at Wapwallopen, twenty miles
distant, and that four men had been killed.
The explosion occurred in the packing
house, where several tons of powder were
stored.
At Nsnticoke and Wanamie chimneys
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
Physical Progress of the Race.

The modern ScandinavianS cannot get
their hands into the hilts of the swords
of the old Vikings. At the Eglinton
tournament nearly every man had to have
his ancestors armor " let out" Themes
urements of ready-made clothes out in
the Western States are enlarged to meet
the wants of the stalwart Youngsters of to-
day. On the other hand, the standard of
hight for soldiers is falling. There are so
many little men about now. Town people
are undersized. The slight, active-brained
neurotic spurns the country and seeks a
congenial life in town.
Some interesting statistics, collected a
short time ago from hatters, seemed to
show that the heads of Englishmen and of
Americans were growing larger. Quite
recently Edward Atkinson has collected
statistics of clothiers all over the United
States, and comes to the conclusion that
the whole American, as well as the head
is growing bigger. In any given thousand
garments Mr.. Atkinson found that the
average Of all the returns is as follows:
Chest measure, 3S inches; waist, 333 inches;
length of leg. inside, 80! inches; average
hight ranging from . feet s! to feet 8 in
New England, up to feet 10 for the aver
age at the South and West. \ few deduc-
tions of weight are given, from which one
can infer that the average man weighs be-
tween l55 and 160 pounds.-N T. Medical
Record
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
No Grammar School Course Fund.
The following correspondence is self
explanatory:
TATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION,

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
SACRAMENTO February g. 1855.
Hon. John p. Dunn, State C0ntr0iLer-DEAR SIR,
Section 1882 subdivision fourth" " of the Po-
litical Code, makes it my duty to apportion the
State school fund and also the Grammar School
course fund.- at the rate of three dollars for each
pupil enrolled in the Grammar School course
the apportionment of these funds to be sepa.
rate.
In accordance with law l have apportioned
the general fund, but find no mention in your
report to me of the amount of money in the
Grammar School course fund subject to appor-
tienment. VIII you kindly furnish me with the
statement of the amount that l may at once
apportion IT. Very respectfully yours
IRA G. HoITT,
Superintendent Public Instrnctinn.
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WHEELING INTO LINE.
Eastern Sentiment Changing on the Chi
nese Exclusion Question.

Copyright 1885, BY hc Cali fornja A.sociatei Press
PHILADELPHIA, February 10th.-The Pa
Citic Coast seems to have secured in this
city an outspoken champion of the move
ment to prevent the immigration of Chi
nese to the United States. The Press to-
day has a strong anti-Chinese editorial,
half a column in length. In the course of
this article it says: Public sentiment
has been aroused in the East TO the injury
that must soon result from unrestricted
immigration from Europe, and there will
De much greater willingness to listen to
arguments against Chinese immigration.
The opposition in the past to placing re-
suictions on immigration from China has
come largely from failure to understand
the real situation on the Pacific Slope but
now that the East itself is realizing some
of the harm which results from indiscrimi-
nate immigration. it will be all the more
ready to sympathize with California and
adjacent States and Territories in their
effort TO put an end 10 the much greater in
jury they incurred from coolie and i'm
moral immigration from China
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
A Matter of Slight Conseouence

MADRID, February 1Oth-In the Cham
Der of Deputies Premier Sagasta said the
Government was satisfied with the results
of their policy. Internal peace was assured,
and with regard to the situation abroad the
Government desired to remain neutral.
While assuring respect for Spain and her
colonies, the Government would continue
its liberal programme
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UP WITH THE TIMES.
New YOrk's Governor Doesn't Believe
JefT,rsonian SimDIIcity.

New York's Governor Doesn't Believe in
Jenersonian Simplicity.
iCoTyrigt 1855, By the California associated Press
ALBANY, February 1Oth.-Governor Hills
action in diverting $17 900 from the $3.50 900
appropriated for the maintenance of the
State buildings in Albany to the purchase
of furniture for the Executive Mansion.
was the subject of general criticism among
members OF the Legislature Today. Among
the Republicans there was no question but
the Governor had exceeded his authority as
Trustee Of Public Buildings. Among The
purchases were a grand piano, billiard
table and music-clOck. He will be invesd-
gated.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
\ HEATHENIsH OUTRAGE.

Dennis Kearney snubbed by She Chinese
Minister.
ICopvia, lsss, by the California Associated Press
WASHINGTON, February 10th.-Dennis
kearney attempted to secure an interview
with the Chinese Minister to-day ON the
subject of the new treaty for the exclusion
of all Chinese laborers from this country.
He was not successful, but was promised a
hearing some day next week.
1t is learned that the Chinese Minister
has virtually consented to recommend to
his Government the ratification of the new
treaty drafted AT the State Department
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
THE CROWN PRINCE.
Condition of Frederick William Since the
| Operation of Thursday.

Operation of Thursday.
SAN RENO, February 10th.-An Official
bulletin says that the Crown Prince passed
a good night, without fever or pain, and
that his powers of respiration and deluti.
ton are perfectly unimpeded
THE PATIENT FEvEEIsH.
LONDON, February l0th-A dispatch from
San Reno says that the German Crown
Prince is uneasy and feverish.
HE MAKES GRATIFYING PROGRESS.
SAN RENO, February 1Oth.-The Crown
Prince passed a good day, is cheerful, and
takes food easily.
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FROM THE ORIENT,
Americans Engaged to Reorganize tn
Corean Army

1 111'HS7- INI1IlH I-tISdStU 10 SOIsaIIIZt tlt
Corean Army.
ICopyrg, lSSs, by the California associated Pressl
WASHINGTON, February 10th.-General
Dye, formerly on General Stones staff in
the Egyptian army and Chief of Police in
Washington, D. c., and Major Lee, L. S. A,
have been engaged by the Corean Embassy,
with the approval of the Secretary of War,
to reorganize the Corean army. They will
leave for Corea, via San Francisco, in a few
davs.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11

of half-starved cattle, diseased from snake
bites, landed in the railroad corral in this
city from the southern train. Yesterday
they were shipped to butchers in San Fran
cisco. While here three died, and are fear
fully swollen with the sores.
Butte Land Sales.
fCoPyright, 1855, bythe California associated Press
CHICO, February 1Oth.-The excitement
in outside lots continued unabated to-day.
At the close of business this afternoon
there were forty lots sold.
Parties are here from Chicago negotiat-
ting .or the purchase of a ranch OF 2,070
acres twelve miles from Chico.
Kansas Capitalists Investing.
fCopgigt. lsss, by the California Associated Press.
FRESNO, February 10th.-A sleeping-car
with eighteen bankers and capitalists from
Kansas stopped here tonight. en- route to
San Francisco. The party have bought
land, and will make other investments
here.
Candidate for the State Prison.
Icopwigat, 1sss. blythe California -lssoeiated Press
WOODLAND, February 10TH. c. Dough-
erty charged with an assault to murder
James Fitzgerald in the town of Dayisyille
on August IA, 1887, was to-day found guilty
OF an assault with deadly weapon.
The Belgic Allowed to Dock.
SAN Francisco, February 10th.-[Spe-
cial. The Board of Health to-day decided
that after the removal of all OF the crew
and passengers of the steamship Belgic to
quarantine, satisfactorily to the Quarantine
Officer, the vessel should be allowed to
dock and land her cargo.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11

A great deal of talent is lost in the
world for the want of little courage
Every day sends TO their graves number
of obscure men who have only remained
obscure because their timidity has pre-
vented them from making 2 first effort
Rer Sidnei Smith.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
CANADA.
Our Northern Neighbor Gets Dose of
Dakota Weather

TORONTO, February 1Oth.-Exceedingly
cold weather prevails in Ontario and Que
bee. At several points in Ottawa Valley
the mercury has touched 46o below zero.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
4 FATAL JOKE"
One Youth Kills another by Fooling
With "A Shotgun.

With Shotgun.
Copyright, lSSS, By the California Assocatsa Press
LODI, February 10th.-To-day John Tur-
ner, aged Il, of Woodbridge, two miles
west of here was accidentally shot and
seriously wounded by Clarence Cope, aged
Il. The boys were hunting in the tules
and Turner jokingly pointed his gun al
Cope. Cope started to do the same, when
the gun was accidentally discharged The
shot took effect in Turner's face, tearing il
frightfully.
IATER-Turner died at
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Drowned In a Canal.
UTAH.

The Salt Lake Gentiles Proceed to Ignore
the Fusion Ticket.
iCoPygl, 1855. by sie California associated Press.
SALT LAKE, February 10th.-The Gen
tiles IN mass meeting nominated full city
ticket tonight, headed by Henry W. Law
men and Councillors; J. r. Walkers,
Treasurer; II. G. Mcmillan. Recorder
A. L. Williams, Assessor and Collector
J. W. Greenman, Marshal. 1t was q very
exciting m naetincr
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11

Benson, " will you interpose any objection
tomorrow, by writ of habeas corpus or
otherwise, to going back to San Fran
cisco ?"
Certainly not" was the response; AZ
am anxious 10 go, and certainly l should
not think of suing out writ OF habeas
corpus, knowing that it would be futile"
Do you have any fear about return
ing?"
TO this direct question Benson responded
IS before: Certainly not Why, l was
as glad to see Franks as l would have been
| 10 see my grandmother
THEY WILL START TO-DAY.
1t was announced by Franks that he
would start for San Francisco tomorrow
Saturday afternoon, taking Benson along,
| and be is keeping him in custody this even
ing. Benson said he had expected TO be in
San Francisco between Christmas and New
y ear, and that he was about two months
overdue
THE PARTY REACHES THE CITY.
BY the time the cutter had reached the
land the snow had fallen TO q considerable
depth. Franks and Benson and your agent
took the Sixth-avenue elevated ears. en-
route to the Hoffman House. where Ben
son expected 10 find his attorney, Frank
Hurd, and where he expected TO decide
whether the statements which he described
as likely to create a sensation should be
made to onight. Hurd was found to be in
Washington, and the party accordingly
went in search of Colonel Bob Ingersol,
and also to find person who could give
information as to the best way to summon
Hurd, so that ne might be here tomorrow
This person proved to be c. F. Chapman,
who was Secretary to both Presidents
Grant and Hayes. Chapman was on the
watch for Benson. and as soon as he saw
the cab roll into Twenty-second street,
near Broadway, he went to it ct once, and
found Benson.
BENSON 5 ABDOMINAL VACANCY FILLED.
The next step was for the party to adj
lourn to q restaurant on Sixth Avenue to
discuss Eastern oysters, where Benson ex-
hibited the vacancy in his vest TO Chap
man, and where Benson arranged 70 have
Hurd here in time tomorrow to counsel
with him.
Franks will take Benson TO San Fran
cisco via the Central Pacific route, starting
tomorrow, if no obstacle is interposed i'll
the meantime
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
A Southern Baseball Tour.

CINCINNATI, February 10th Manager
Schmelz, with thirteen memoers of the
Cincinnati Baseball Club left tonight for
New Orleans. The club will play series
OF games in the South, lasting until the
opening Of the regular season at the North,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11

Shall. TEXAS BE DIvIDED.-Under this
heading the Chicago Times remarks: The
Boston Globe wants to know why it would
not do to divide Texas into several States.
This can be done whenever Texas desires,
but the time has not yet come So great
is the area of Texas that many years must
elapse before great regions Of it are fully
settled. The men who want Dakota Terri
tory to remain one great State would all
vote to divide Texas into five States if she
desired it. The Globe says "Texas has
as much territory rs Maine, New Hamp-
shipe, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island Connecticut, New York, New Jer-
sey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
Ohio and Indiana combined, with some
land to spare. Her territory could be cut
into thirty-two States, each as large as
Massachusetts. Her population equals
the combined population of the nine
States of Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Rhode Island, Delaware, Florida.
Colorado, Nevada and Oregon. These
States have eighteen votes in the Senate,
while Texas has only two. They have
thirty-one electoral votes, while Texas,
with the same population, has only thir--
teen. Why should it be unjust TO cut
Texas up into four or more States, if her
people would consent to it?"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
TIE MoLLIE MAGUIREs.

Honest Laborers are Thre atened by
Strikers with Death.
iCOpyrgH, 1855, By TIE Cab fo,7 Associated Pysssl
READING (Pa), February 10Th The
work of terrorizng non-union miners con-
tinued when they returned from their
laborS this evening. Many have received
Molhe Mcguire notices that their shanties
would be burned over their heads if they
did not remain at home, and their terrified
wives and children are appealing to the
men 10 give up rather than be killed or
manned Tor life
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11

PIrTsBURG, February 10th.-Geo. Miller,
the ball-catcher, signed with the Pittsburg
club this afternoon for the same salary as
Carroll receives, which is said to be s., 500.
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TO this direct question Benson responded
IS before; " Certainly not. Why, l was
as glad to see Franks as l would have been
| ~ SEQ GRO
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
Jenny Lind's Requests.

LONDON, February 10th-The will of
Jenny Lind bequeaths to her grandson the
cabinet of books presented TO her by the
New York fire companies. The freehold
estate purchased out of the $100, 900 which
an American settled upon her on her mar
riage, was bequeathed TO her husband, and
YariOns legacies to universities
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
SOME GRAND RECORD SMASHING.

Albert is just four miles and seven laps
ahead of the worlds record for FIVE days,
held by Hazlet He has but sixty-fve
miles TO 90 to beat the worlds six.day
record of 6l0 miles made by Fitzgerald.
To break the record Guerrero, the Califor-
nian, must do ninety-eight miles in the
next TWENTY-FIVE hours.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
Russian Sentiment.


Russian Sentiment.
ST. PETERsBERG, February 10TH The
GrdShdOnia states that it is informed on
trustworthy authority that there is no
ground TO apprehend war. The verbatim
report of Bismarck's speech, published
here, has produced much deeper i'm
preston than did the telegraphic summary
at first received.
Irish Landlords Come Down.
DUBLIN, February 10th.-The landlords
OF the Kingston estates have granted all
reduction demanded III 1856 under the plan
of campaign, and have agreed to reinstate
the evicted tenants, including the Mitchels-
town shopkeeperS, and forego all legal
costs. They will also offer property for
sale.
British Army Officer Arrested.
LONDON, February 1Oth-Great excite
ment has been caused in military circles
by the arrest of Major Templar, of Chat
ham, under an order from the Inspector
General of Fortifcations, upon charge of
divulging official secrets.
GIlhooly Railroaded to Jail.
LONDON, February 10th.-Gilhooly was
arrested tonight and taken to prison, sur
rounded by large crowd. Many Members
of Parliament followed the prisoner and
,4AeG W eu.eA lde JolI' oAl "eie ouIeu ouI
by the police.
Anti-SocialIsm in Germany.
BERLIE, February 10th.-The Reichstag
committee on the anti-socialist bill has de-
cided in favor of prolonging for two years
the operation of the existing law, and has
rejected the Government amendments.
Severe Fighting Reported.
CAIRO, February 10th.-Seyere fighting is
reported at Kassala, between Dervishes
and Abyssinians.
Sullivan and Enifton.
LONDON, February 10th.-Johp L. Sulli-
van has accepted the offer of Jack Knifton
TO stand before him for six rounds for a200
The Terrible Avalanche.
VIENNA, February l0th.-Enormous ay-
alanches along the line of the Alberg Rail
way have resulted in g serious loss of life
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,ER.-Turner died at : P
ARIZONA.
Boy Hunter CareIessly Shoots His
Companion.

Companion.
IcopyTigf, 1sss, blythe California associated Press
PHGNIX, February 1Oth.-Willie Asher,
a lad aged sixteen years, was to-day shot
and mortally wounded by Bob Mcdonald,
another boy of about the same age. The
boys were preparing to so for a hunt. In
loading his gun Mcdonald handled it in
some careless manner, when it went off.
the charge striking Asher below the right
shoulder, ranging upward and tearing a
hole as large as a mans fist in the upper
lobe of the lung, carrying away the shoulder
blade and lacerating the bones OF the right
shoulder horribly.
Drowned In a Canal.
fCepyTigA 1883, by The California Associated Press
PHGNIX, February 10th-A Mexican boy
named Juan Aguillar, fifteen years of age,
was to-day found drowned in a canal near
town. The drowning is supposed to have
been accidental.
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BACK AGAIN.
BENSON, THE DENMARK TOURIST,
on NATIVE SOIL.
The Record Unions" Correspond.
ent Interviews the Wanderer
-Benson's Story.

SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RECoRD-uNIoS.l
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
7he Walking Match.

NEw York, February 11th-A M.-At
midnight the score stood Albert $40,
Herly 81, Guerrero 5i2, Hart 4S3, Moore
464 NOremac 1876, Dillon 432, Sullivan 425.
Taylor 425, Vint 4O6, Tilly 27S, Stout lS7.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
THE CAPITAL.
HUNTINGTON BEFORE THE RAIL.
ROAD COMMITTEE.
California's Five Per Cent. Bill in
Danger-A Fast Mail to the
East-Etc.
THE CENTRAL PACIFIC.

.sPEclAL DISPATCHES TO TIE REoonD-unlos.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11
HOME AFFAIRS.
CHANGE OF SENTIMENT ON THE
CHINESE EVIL.
Frightful Powder Crime
in Great Cities-McGlynn and
George-EtC-
iSpRIIAI. nfsP ArfI5rs To TIE RrcnRInltn.1n,.
HOME AFFAIRS.
A FIEND INCARNATE.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-unoN,,
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After the Canadian Pacific.

WASHINGTON, February 10th.-California
pensions have been granted as follows :
Clement Hickman, Red Bluff; Alex Ed
ward, San Jacinto; John Wheeler, Sonora;
William B. Dobblyn, Rohnerviile John
Wadsworth, jamestown.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-11

This statement Benson had seemingly
intended TO use in lieu of an interview, but
when questioned he said he had a great
deal to say, should lie think it best after
consultation with his attorney, ex Congress-
man Frank Hurd. He had a statement
which would cause a sensation. He did
not want to make these at this time.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-02-08
A PATHETIC APPEAL.

An Earnest Address to all Ex-Prisoners o
War in Minnesota to Cooperate in tn.
Association That Has Been Organized.
Mention has frequently been made of the
organization of the association of ex-
prisoners of war in this state Those in
terested are making strenuous efforts to get
full membership and an efficient and
strong organization. To this end the fol-
lowing appeal and statement has been pre-
pared and its general publication by the city
and country press is desired
No one can witness without a tinge of
emotion the gathering of veterans at reun-
ions or around the camp fire in these piping
times OF peace, and this feeling of comrade-
ship is commended by all, yet what a deeper
significance attaches to the gathering of the
survivors OF the prison pens of the South,
how strong their claims upon the govern
ment for which they endured long, weary
months of captivity, the authorities not
coming to their rescue lest they reinforce
the depicting ranks Of the Contederacy with
men in better condition for service than
when captured, receiving in return the
soldiers OF the Union fit only for the hospital
aye, many for the asylum. The govern
ment records show that out of every seven
prisoners in rebel hands one died, while the
ratio of those killed in battle was but one
out of sixty-fiye
organized in this state, having for it's object
the cementing of ties formed amidst suffer
Ing and death, and to fleet the passage of an