Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-18
The Manitoba Hailroad.

knives were used freely Eight are reported
either shot or stabbed four of whom may
die
The Manitoba Railroad.
ST. PAUL, August 17th.-The Pioneer Press
has from WinniDeg g confirmation Of the
report that the agreement to complete the
Red River Valley Railroad, between the
Manitoba Government and the Northern
Pacific, is Off 1t is evidently the intention
of the Government to build the projected
road itself, though some assert that the st.
Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway
Company have put in bid that discounts
its rivals offer.
The Fatal Lightning,
GREENFIELD (Mass.), August 17th.-Dea-
con Lowering, aged 90 years, and his sister,
Mrs Richardson, were instantly killed by
lightning at midnight. The farm house
and outbuildings were burned.
SEVEN INDIANS KILLED.
KANSAS CITY. August 17th-Chief Mas
colt. Of the Kickspoos, his squaw and five
children, were killed by lightning yester-
day.
A Bau-Player's Luck.
ST. PAUL, August 17th.-Manager John
s. Barnes, of the st. Paul Base-Ba Club,
has received notice from large legal firm
in London to the effect that by the death OF
JOhnstone Morrison Mr.. Barnes becomes
the possessor of the testator's estate in Ire
land, together with 100000 invested in 3
per cents. The presence of the heir is
asked, and to defray his expenses $1,000
mas been forwarded to a firm OF New York
bankers.
The Situation at Jacksonville.
ICoppigh, 1855. by The California associated Pres.
JACKSONVILLE, August 17th.-Four new
cases of yellow fever were reported to-day,
but there have been no deaths since Mon
day. The Press Committee sends out the
following report;
There have been thirty-two cases in
three weeks, four deaths and eight recov-
cries.
Surprise for Eastern Railroads.
Copyright, 1888, by the California Associated Pre:sl
BANGOR, August 17th.-Eastern railroad
circles were surprised by the announce
ment that the Canadian Pacific had signed
contracts with st. John and European re-
ceivers of Western grain and other mer-
chandise to transport freight to ST. John
this fall.
Scientists in Consultation.
CLEVELAND, August 17th.-The attend
ance at the meeting of the American Asso-
cation for the Advancement of Science wa
larger than ever to- day. Many interesting
papers were read, among them one pre-
pared by J. G. Houston, and read by Com
mander Taylor, U. S. N, on the Nicaragua
canal, its general features and the results
anticipated from its construction.
California's OF Day.
SARATOGA August 17th.-The track this
morning was decidedly slow, and good or
even average time was impossible. The
California horses, as represented by the
entries from the Haggin stables, were in
poor luck, not being able to score g single
win, although they ran third in the second,
third and fourth races.
Fire Engineers Association.
MINNEAPOLIS, August 17th.-The Ma
tional Association of Fire Engineers elected
F. L. Stetson, of Minneapolis, President;
Henry Hill, of Cincinnati, Secretary, and
A. c. Hendrick, of New Haven, Conn,
Treasurer. The next meeting will be at
Kansas City, September 2 1889.
Suicide of a Noted Gambler.
BosToN, August 17th-Nelson Tibbetts,
well-known gambler and sporting man,
killed himself yesterday afternoon. He
was wanted on a charge of embeZzling
$500. He was 80 years old. Twenty years
ago Tibbetts took to gambling, and achieved
name that made him known all over the
country.
A Dog -in-the- Msnger Lover.
WOODLAND Miss J, August 17th.-Jennie
Woolver, domestic on farm near here,
was shot and killed to-day by George
Moons, aged 20, who then blew his brains
out Moons lately returned from Colorado,
and it is supposed that he killed the gIrl
because she was soon to marry another.
xvh.., vta1d of NJipnasotn and Dakota
ST. Paul, August 17th.-The Pioneer Press
estimates the aggregate wheat crop of
Minnesota and Dakota this year at a round
one hundred million bushels. Conserva-
tive Judges make the figures Ten to fifteen
millions less.
Activity In the Wool Market.
BosroN, August 17th.-Again there has
been very active week in wool, and the
sales reported are the largest for any one
week, amounting TO over 100000 pounds.
Prices have advanced for some grades
about a cent pound, and on all kinds of
domestic wool the market is very firm.
brotherhood Engineers.
DETROIT (Mich.). August 18th. - Two
thousand members of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, including Chief
Engineer Arthur, are here to celebrate the
twentysixth anniversary of its organiza-
ton. Members are present from all parts
of the country.
Seth Green Reported Dying.
iCopwi0ht. 1855, oy0s California Associated Press.l
ROCHESTER IN. W, August 17th.-Seth
Green, the pisciculturist, is sinking rapidly
at his home here. He was wrenched in
the back last winter and has been an in
valid ever since.
A Vagrant Heavenly Rover.
Icopyri0, 1888, blythe California Associated Prcss.l
ALBANY, August 17th.-The new comet
recently discovered has been observed at
Dudley Observatory for three nights Its
path is not similar to that of any recorded
comet.
American Bar Association.
Copyright. 1885. by The California associated PressJ
SARATOGA August 17th.-The American
Bar Association adjourned to-day. David
Dudley Field was elected President and
Benjamin Harrison one of the Vice-Pr
dents.
A Refugee from Florida.
tCopyigat. 1885, by0te California Associated Pressi
PITrsBuRe August 17th.-W h Heller of
Jacksonville arrived here to-day. He said
he had hard fight to get out of the city on
account of the quarantine.
Walt Whitman Improving.
Copyright 1888, BY the California Associated fress
PHILADELPHIA, August 18th. = Walt
Whitman is now able to sit up and work
on his new book, November Boughs.'
A Jockey Injured.
SARATOGA, August 17th.--As the large
field in the sixth race ran out of the chute
to-day. Wessa fell. and jockey Freeman
was stunned, but not seriously hurt.
A Day Wasted.
CHICAGO, August 17th.-The Transconti-
mental Passenger Agents accomplished