Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-12

referred TO the com mlttee IN readiness to be
considered, but Mr.. Morrow entertained
the committee with dissertation of his
views on the Chinese question. Mr.. Nor
row intends that his fellow-members OF
the committee shall understand the Chinese
question from the Pacific coast standpoint
without any delay. OF course no action
can be taken on the subject until the bills
are received aud referred to the appropri-
ate subcommittee.
California Pioneers.
Copyright 1855. by tie California issociated Press
New YORK, January 11th-The Society
of California Pioneers in this city held
their thirteenth annual meeting last night
at the Sturtevant House. at which there
was large attendance of members. Presi-
dent Ellis, Secretary Clark and Treasurer
Anthony were reelected Among the Vice
Presidents chosen was General John G.
Fremont of Los Angeles, Cal. The annual
dinner takes place on the 18th inst. Every
seat has been taken, and among the guests
will be Albert Bierstadt, the painter. 1t
promises to be a very fine affair. Senator
Hearst expects to be present.
New York Boodlers.
ICopyigtt, 1883, blythe California Associated Press
New YORK, January 11th.-The F0st this
afternoon reviews the condition of the
Doodle Aldermen cases in this CITY, and
says; 1t appears that while Sharp and three
Aldermen have been convicted, Sharp him,
self and Cleary have to be tried again, and
there are still eight Aldermen and two al
legged corruptors of Aldermen-Richmon
and Kerr-who are within the reach of the
law, and have not been tried at all. Sharp
and Cleary, were indicted IN October, 1856
also Richmond and Kerr. Neither of the
last two has yet come to trial.
An Export Almanac" Scheme.
Copyright, 1SSS, by tie California Associated Press
New YORK, January 11th.-A company
has been formed in this city to publish an
Export Almanac" on the European
model, setting forth the excellence of
American products of all kinds. Thousands
of copies will be distributed over Europe,
Asia and South America for the purpose OF
making our products better known abroad.
Secretary Bayard has promised to accept
10000 copies, to be transmitted 10 Amer
lean Consuls abroad, who will distribute
them to great advantage.
DeLesseps' Latest Idea.
ICopyrigas 1883, by The Calfornia Associated Press
NEW YORK, January 11th. - Engineer
Menocal has been interviewed at length by
a Washington correspondent of the Herald
OtIIfSSSDS revised plans IOr
the Panama Canal Mr.. Menocal saws he
is satisfied that lock canal cannot be
made a financial success at Panama, and
even scheme for locks as temporary ar
rangement is inexpedient.
The Effect of Prayer.
ICopyriJht, 1888, by The California associated Press
New YORK, January 11th.-Dan Dris-
coll, who murdered a woman in this city,
nN,lr --l, &c. L.
knife, with which he intended TO kill War
den Walsh, of the Tombs. The fact was
discovered and the knife was secured by a
Sister of Charity who prayed in his cell.
He denied that he had the knife, but after
her prayer he handed it to her. The death
watch has been placed on Driseoll.
Money Didn't Sage Him.
Copyright, 1885, by the California Associated Press
HARTFORD Conn.,, January 11th.-It is
learned that a purse OF SIS, 600 was raised
TO settle the case against Richard S. Hicks,
who wrecked the Stafford National Bank.
This was supplied by Hicks relatives, and
one Connecticut Senator and one Congress
man were engaged TO assist, but the au-
thorities refused 70 accept money as, a COM
promise. and Hicks went to the State
Prison for four years.
Round Valley Indians.
Copyright. 1855. by ae California Associated Iaesss
WASHINGTON, January 1lth-Senator
Davies introduced to-day bill that the
! President recommended be passed, foI
the allotment of lands in the Round Valley
Reservation to Indians Of that tribe. The
bill has been heretofore published in dis
| patches to the California Associated Press
The Opium Ring.
CoPyright, 1885, BIZ he Cai1or7sic associated Press
WAsHISGToE, January 11th The Treas
ury Department officials have received in
formation that warrants the belief that tht