Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-09-27
An Quiet at Rio Grande CITY.

points in the State.
All Quiet at Rio Grande City.
copyright, 1855, 6yhe California Associated Prcts.l
AUSTIN Tex, September 26th.-Gov-
ernor Ross went to San Antonio this
morning to consult with General Stomley
in regard to the Rio Grande City emute.
He returned home tonight and reports all
quiet this evening. The rangers viii soon
be on the ground.
Nearly 200 men have to-day arrived al
Rio Grande City with the Sheriffs of sew
erat countless and it is expected that arrests
oi lIoteTS viii be made at once.
A Very Big OIL Deal.
New YORK, September 26th.-The Post
says: 1t is announced to-day that Lom-
bard & Ayers, who have been the largest
individual oil retiners in the United States
have sold their refinery at Bayonne, n. j.,
to the Ocean Oil Company of New York
and the Chester Oil Company of Philadel-
phia, both controlled by the Tide-Wa
Pipe Line of Philadelphia. The considera-
ton for the sale is stated at not less that
$2,000,000.
Business HE for Prote ction.
Copyright, 1883, Jyhe California Associated Press.l
PHILADELPHIA, September 26th.-A meet
ing OF prominent business men was held at
the Board of Trade rooms 10 emphasize
their belief in the American system of
protection. w. A. Justice, of a leading
wool firm, presided. Resolutions were
adopted advocating protection as against
free trade. Finance and Campaign Com
mittees were appointed.
Nominated for Congress.
:Copygt, 1888, by tie California Associated Press;
WORCESTER (Mass.) September 26th.-l
Tenth District Republicans have renomi-
mated Congressman John E. Russell.
SOUTH FRANINGHAM Mass. J, September
26th.-The Democrats of the Ninth Con-
gressional District have renominated Ed
ward r. Bennett.
Not Seriously Injured.
CHICAGO, September Goth. - George
Crocker, who was pitched through the glass
door of a coupe by the stumbling OF the
horse, and received some severe cuts about
the head, is much better. He will be able
to resume his Journey East in a few days.
He regards his injuries as very slight, and
is thankful at his escape from more serious
Consequences.
Arrest of a Supposed Counterfeiter.
ICopyig4, 1855. by The California associated Press
MOBILE, September 26lh-Detectives be-
lieve that in arresting w. August Fonde,
at Billoxia, Miss, yesterday, they have cap
tured the leader OF gang of counterfeiters
numbering fifteen, most of whom were re-
Gently driven out of Illinois.
ConfiscatiDg Struggled Goods.
Copyright, 1888, by tie California associated Press
PHILADELPHIA, September 26th.-Ninely
bales of wool, consigned from Canada to
Thomas Lee q Co., were confscR,ed by
Custom-house officials. They contained
contraband goods. The firm will be pros
ecuted.
= Train Wrecked and Burned.
WATERLOO Qa.), September 26th.-Two
sections OF Chicago and Northwestern
freight train collided near Humboldt to-
day. The engine of the second section and
eight cars were completely wrecked. The
debris caught fire ana was totally consumed
No lives were lost.
a Train Robber Done Up.
FLoREsvILLE Tex, September 26th.-
Bill Whitley, the leader of a dangerous
gang of train robbers, was killed by United
States Marshal Rankin. He was concerned
in an attempt to rob train at Harwood on
the 22d inst, also in the Mcneil and
Flatonia train robberies and the Cisco Bank
robbery.
The Democracy In Michigan.
DETROIT, September 26th.-The campaign
Democracy with big demonstration in
honor of the visit OF Postmaster General
Dickinson, General John c. Black, ex-
Senator Joseph Z Mcdonald and other dis
tinguished guests.
The Passenger Rate War.
CHICAGO, September 26th.-There is no
cessation Ia the eastbound passenger rate
war, ana there was another general cut ali
round lo-6ay. The rates 10 New York by
the various lines are: Vandalia SIG, Bee
Line $l4 50, Wabash $13 90, Ohio and
Mississippi So 90.
Methodist Convention.
CHICAGO September 26th.-The annual
Convention Of the Young Peoples Method
ist Alliance of the United States met this
morning ut the First Methodist Episcopal
Church. The attendance was small Many
| delegates from other States have not yet
| arrived.
The Thirty-three-Time Bigamist.
DETROIT, September 26th.-J. W. Brown,
convicted of bgamy yesterday, was SEN
fenced this afternoon to four wears and six
| months in the Penitentiary. Seven of the
| thirty-three women he is alleged to have
| married appeared as witnesses against him.
a S15O,OOO Blaze.
MINNEAPOLIS, September 26th.-A Wa
bash, Mimi, special says: An incendiary
fire, which started at o'clock to-day Ill
the business block ON Main street, swept
the street as far as Diamond Joe Docks.
The total loss is estimated at $15O,0OO.
Abbreviated Prize Fight.
rcopwigH 1885. by ose California Associated Press,
BosToN September 26th.-McAulif, the
we'll known lightweight. met Patsy Kerri-
gan tonight. The fight was declared a
draw at the end of the second round Ker-
rigan was out of condition.
Harrison's Modest Contribution.
ICopyight, 1885, Byte California Associated Press
New YORK, September 26th-General
Harrison has sent cash contribution TO
the Republican National Committee. 1t
understood that his check is for $3.50.
Slight Tremblor at Albany.
Copyright, 1888. by 1e CGror7,i Associated Pres.
ALBANY On. W, September 26th.-A
slight shock of earthquake was felt here
this evening. Mirrors were tilted, pictures
shaken and crockery ratified.
Sullivan Improving.
BosToN, September 26th.-John L. Sulli-