Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-07

America. The idea seems to be that more
perfect action can be taken for the liberia
ton OF Ireland with all these people natu-
rallied.
California Postal Changes.
GcopgigAt. 1888. blythe California ASSOCIATED Press.
WASHINGTON, January 6th.-A new post
Office has been established at Rincon, San
Bernardino county, John Noble Postmas-
ter.
The Postoffice at Seco, Butte county, is
discontinued, the mail to go 10 Oroville.
Jud q. COburn and ]. II. Maxwell have
been commissioned Postmasters at Emery
vile and Howelltown.
Rock Island Extension.
fCoppigh 1888. by he California associated Press
New YORK, January Chit is reported
that the Rock Island Company has offered
TO extend its line to San Antonio, Texas.
within eighteen months for a bonus OF
SlUO,O0O, the new line to start at point on
the Texas-Paeific and go north 70 Il Juno.
ton with the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific on the southern border of Kansas
The Cigarmaker's Strike.
icopyig, 1883, by the California associated Press
New York, January 6.h-The employees
of David Hirsch's cigar manufactory struck
to-day against reduction of wages They
are members OF the International Cigar
makers Union, and this is said to be the
beginning of the expected big strike. No
| tices of the reduction of wages have been
posted in half dozen factories.
Discovery of an Ancient Temple.
[Copyrgh, 1888, by The California associated Pres
New YORK, January 6th-Karl Blind
writes from London to the FoSt that DR..
Schliemapn. has discovered the remains OF
one of the Oldest temples of Aphro-
cite, which is mentioned by Homer, Her
odotus and Pausanius on the island of Ger
igo, the ancient Cythera.
The Navy Yard Fire.
CopyIgt, 1888, by 1se California associated Press
New YORK, January 6th-During the
fire in the Brooklyn Navy Yard this morn
ing, the drawings of the war vessels TO be
constructed were destroyed. 1t is reported
that duplicates are held in Washington
The loss by fire is about S25 600.
Protecting Their Interests.
Copyright, 1885, by the California Associated Press.
New YORK, January h-Stockholders
OF the Green Mountain Mining Company
yesterday appointed q committee to protect
their interests against California creditors.
The claim against the company amounts to
about S150,000.
A War Steamer Coming.
fcoppfgH, 1883. blythe California associated Press
WASHINGTON, January 6th.-The United
States steamer Nipslc will soon leave
Brooklyn Navy-yard for the Pacific Station.
Yesterday the ship was put to six hours
test in Long Island Sound, with Rear
Inspector, on board, and the trial was
quite satisfactory.
Senator Hearst's "PulI."
Copyright. 1888. 5yG,e California Associated Press
WASHINGTON, January 6th.-Under the
order recently issued by the Secretary OF
the Treasury to reduce the customs ex-
penses, one of the Deputies assigned 10
duty at Santa Barbara was removed. 1t is
understood tha, Senator Hearst will secure
the reinstatement of this official.
Committees Organized.
Copyright, 1888, By the Caijor7li Associaied Press
WASHINGTON January 6th.-The Pacific
Railroad Committee organized this morn
ing and elected its clerk. Wednesday is
the day fixed Tor the committee meeting.
The Ways and Means Committee also
organized and fixed Tuesdays and Thurs
days as the days OF meeting.
Minister 10 Mexico.
Copyright, 1888, by tae California associated Press
WASHINGTON, January 6th.-It is gener-
ally admttedrhat General Bragg, of Wis
consin, will be appointed Minister to
Mexico. General Bragg was summoned
here for conference with the President on
that subject.
Chaplain Biake's Case.
WARRINGTON, January 6th.-Senator
Stanford has introduced bill to give Chap
lain Blake, of San Francisco, his full mill
| tary rank andpay.
General Hawley, the Chairman of the
Senate Committee on Military Affairs, who
is an old friend of Mr.. Blake, has promised
that his case shall be fully investigated and
settled upon its merits.
This is the first time such proceeding
has been granted for the relief of this
meritorious officer, and his old army
friends, many of whom are located in
Washington, hope that it will be success
ful.
Sherman Invited TO Boston.
WASHINGTON, January 6th-All TIE pro-
lection members of the Massachusetts Con-
gressional delegation, accompanied BY
Herbert Radcliffe of the Home Market
Club, OF Boston, called upon Senator Sher-
man to-day for the purpose of urging him
to accept an invitation to speak at a COM
plimentary banquet in Boston some time
in February. The club is protection Or
ganization and devoted particularly to the
interests of all wool growers. Senator
Sherman accepted the invitation, and will
probably be accompanied by Representa-
tives Mckinley, of Ohio, and Golf, of Wyo-
ming.
From Church to Battle Ground.
TUscoLA (Ill.l, January 6th.-On Wednes-
day night, after services at Mount Gilead
Church, eight miles southeast of this city.
William Cruzan, son of farmer of that
locality, and Elijah Ulms, fought a pistol
| duel at short range to settle an old grudge.
Ulms' shot failed to take effect, but Cruzan
lodged two bullets in his opponent, one of
| which passed through his heart, causing a
mortal wound, Cruzan left suddenly for
other parts.
The Campaign Cry.
WASHINGTON, January 6th.-Chairman
Mills of the Committee on Ways and Means
says he will call the committee together
| without delay and proceed at once to the
consideration and formulation of tariff
| reform bill, having in view revenue reduc-
| ton as well.
The Atchison Depot Burned.
| ATcHIsoN (Kas.), January 6th.-The
| Atchison Union Railway depot was de-
stroyed by fire this afternoon The upper
story of the building was occupied as a
| hotel. All the depot and hotel furniture
| was saved. The loss is about S125 900, and
insurance $4,000.
Buried by an Avalanche.
DENVER (Col), January 6th.-A Glen
wood Springs special says: This morning
John Neville and q companion were craght
in a snow-slide near here, and carried down
mountain side several hundred feet.
Neville was killed, but his companion es-
capped with slight injuries.
After the Factory Burners.
JOLIET Qll.) January 6th.-The seventy
insurance companies involved in the loss
on the Lambert & Bishop factory have laid
the case before the Grand Jury. An in
dictment against Superintendent Whyte,
Lambert, Bishop and others for burning
the works is being sought for by the insur-
ance people.
Ex-Governor Parker's Funeral.
FREEHOLD IN. J.). January 6th.-The
funeral of Ex-Governor Parker took place
this morning from the Presbyterian Church.
A large assemblage of distinguished citi-
zens of the State and nation were present.