Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-29

Alliance, comprising members of both
political parties, in session her to-day
adopted resolution indorsing President
Cleveland's views on the tariff issue de-
nouncing the protective tariff, and calling
forts immediate repeal on all raw material
and necessaries.
Central Park Race-Track Scheme,
lCopyrgh, 1883. byte California Associated Pressl
New YORK, March 2Sth.-The lobby ap-
pears to have been active in the attempt to
force a speeding track through Central
Park in this city. At hearing before the
Park Commissioners this morning it came
out that Mills was one among the number
who had not authorized the scheme. The
Commissioners adopted a resolution de-
nouncing the scheme.
Blsine's Health.
lCopy1ght, 1855, by de California i.soeiated Press
New YORK, March 2Sth.-Inquiries made
of Blaines most intimate friends in this
city this afternoon ELECTED the authoritative
information that within week letters have
been received from Mrs. Blaine by her
sons, in which there was no mention of
Blaine being in III health, and it was stated
to each that all were well.
Rate War Imminent.
Managers of the Western roads met to-
day to discuss the conditions imposed by
the Burlington and Northern in agreeing
to advance rates. Many of the roads pres
ent opposed granting any such terms, and
an adjournment was had until tomorrow.
II there is no reconsideration of to-day's
action, the war on rates viii apparently be
open.
A Vessel ouarantined.
New YORK, March 2Sth BY an order of
the Sanitary Superintendent, the passen-
gers on the French steamer Britannia,
which has smallpox patients aboard, were
not permitted to land to-day The vessel
is anchored to the north of Liberty Island,
and police-boat is stationed near the ves-
sci to prevent anyone leaving the ship.
Floods in Alabama.
MONTGOMERY (Ala.), March 28th.-The
only road open out of Montgomery Is the
Louisville and Nashville, north, and spe-
cials from all over the State report tre-
mendous rainfall and overflow The Ten
nessee river is up and the overflow has
damaged Mussel Shoals and the canal near
Florence to the extent of 100000.
A Terrible Intiiction.
ANDERSON Qnd.), March 2sth.-A gen.
uine case of black leprosy has been dis
covered near here. The victim is Frank
Smith, wealthy farmer, and his entire
body is covered with large black and green
spots. and the flesh rots and drops off,
leaving the bone bare. How he became in
fected with the disease is not known.
Trainmen for Chicago.
PITTsBURG, March 2Sth.-A carload of
Knights Of Labor brakemen and conductors
from the Reading Railway passed through
10 oil ba
Chicago, to take the places of the striking
switchmen of the Burlington There were
seventy-five in the party, and more will
follow tonight and tomorrow.
Glover is Coming.
CHICAGO, March 2Sth-Frank Glover,
who is matched to fight Joe McAuliffe to a
finish, leftfor San Francisco last evening.
Paddy Ryan, who will look after the
Chicago boys interest, will leave for the
slope in about three weeks. Glover is con-
tident of winning the battle.
An Unfortunate Vessel.
Copyright 1888, by ge CaEfornia Associated Press
New YORK, March 2Sth.-The steamship
Britannia, which has smallpox on board
here, brought the cholera here last sum-
mer, and since then she has been detained
at quarantine almost every time of her ar
disease on board.
Has Faith in the Treaty.
Copyright 1888, by TIE California Associated Press.
New YORK, March 28th.-The Tribune
says it will be interesting to watch the re-
ception of the Chinese treaty on the Pacific
coast. This seems to come as near to abso-
lutte exclusion as the most earnest advocate
of that policy could ask.
Cameron Not Candidate.
ICopylSa, 1885. by The California Associated Press
NEW YORK, March 2Sth.-A Washington
special says Senator Cameron authorizes
the statement that he is not and will not be
candidate for the Presidency.
New York Customs Service.
[Copwiga, 1888. by the California Associated IrcssJ
New YORK, March 2Sth.-Collector Ma
gone has begun in earnest to make reduc-
tons in the Custom House force. 1t is said
that within the next week $50 employees
must go.
Spreckels in Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, March 2Sth.-Claus Spreckels
the Pacific coast sugar king, reached Balti-
more to-day He says he has come here
for the purpose of examining into the ad-
vantages which Baltimore affords for the
establishment of sugar refinery
The Shortage Decreasing.
RALEIGH On. CO., March 2Sth.-The de-
falcation in the State National Bank is now
said to be only $75, 600, and 1t is believed
the depositors will be paid nearly in full
Hundred Thousand Short.
MOBILE (Ala.), March 2Sth.-Thomas P.
Miller & CO., private bankers, have failed.
Their liabilities are S150,000, and assets
$4,000.