Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-02

the cost OF $5,O00000. He spoke derisively
of the Panama Canal, and said that after
spending S320000.0o0 De Lesseps still
wanted $ll0O00,0C0 more. He said that
the Panama Canal people had changed
their plans so that the locks will be built
on elevators as high as $50 feet, which was
impracticable. They would be destroyed
by earthquakes and other causes.
Sale of Racing stock at Denver.
DENVER, March 1st.-The sale of one of
John ID. Morrisey's running and trotting
stables here to-day brought together quite
a number of horsemen from all over the
Union. About fifteen race horses were sod,
together with forty thoroughbreds and
graded horses and mares. The receipts OF
the sale amounted to some S35, 900. Among
the principal sales were: The PAGER l.. c.
Lee, to James Healey, of Leadville, for
$1,000; trottiDg stallion Superior. to J..
w. Page, of New York, for S. 200. and the
trotter Black Diamond, to J. B. McMill, of
Denver, for 81 900.
Stearns Gets Judgment.
Copyright 1885, ty The California Associated Ioressl
New YORK, March 1st-The verdict in
the case of Frank B. Stearns VS.. st. Louis
and San Francisco Railroad, was opened
this morning. 1t awards Stearns $1G3, 600.
but is virtually for $4,000, as there is al
lowable counter claim for $150,O0O
Stearns contracted in 1876 with the Atlantic
and Pacific Railway for the purchase of
$500 acres of mineral land in Missouri for
Sl27 900. He alleges that the st. Louis and
San Francisco bought out the Atlantic and
Pacific and repudiated the contract.
A Fatal School Row.
ABERDEEN (Miss), March 1st.-Mr. Da-
r-rr IL. II.
Rome expelled one or two pupils recently.
The friends of the teacher on one hand
and those of the expelled pupils on the
other, met at the school-house. A row en-
sued and James Bailey, Jr. fired six charges
from his pistol, instantly killing K. A Rat
ledge and fatally wounding his son Ed
ward. Benjamin Fish and Bailey's son re-
ceived slight wounds. Bailey was shot in .
the side and received cut in the back
A Wife's Suicide.
CHICAGO, March 1st.-Mrs. Heaton Man
ice, who arrived on Sunday from New
York, shot herself through the heart in her
room at the Leland Hotel at l o'clock this
morning.
The case is sensational and II ysterious.
1t is said that Mrs. Manice, who was an
actress. married young Mqnice year ago.
The local papers say that Manice had
v,
divorce suit was pending.
Bishop Openly Defied.
fCopyg, 1883. By tie Caiiarssia associated Press
New YORK, March 1st-Rev. Walter
Windeyer, rector of the Emanuel Reformed
Episcopal Church, called meeting, which
occurred this evening, to elect vestrymen%
in place of the others. letter was pro-
duced at the meeting from Bishop Nichol-
Cavinu that ba aotinr, 4 III
would be void. Windeyer, however, per-
sisted, deiied the Bishop and the vestrymen
were elected.
Alleged Conspirators Acquitted.
iCopyright, 1855 By the California associated Press
New YORK, March 1st-The conspiracy
case against Squire and Flynn ended
abruptly to-day. Judge Lawrence found
that evidence could not be introduced to
sustain the indictment for conspiracy on
admissions made after the crime had been
effected. The jury therefore INSTRUCTED to
find verdict OF not guilty, on the ground
OF insufficient evidence.
Heart Damages Repaired.
New YORK, March 1st-The breach of
promise suit brought by Mrs Lizzie Gurnee,
widow of f. l.. Ounce, against ex-Com-
modore VIM. Voorhies to recover 100000
damages, has been settled and the case
taken from the calendar of the Supreme
Court. The facts of settlement are not
known. VOORHEES, IS well-known yacht
man, who sailed his own schooner, the
Tidal Wave, against the Countess of DUFF
ferin.
More Trains for the Big Bridge.
New YORK, March 1st.- President
Howell OF the East-river Bridge Trustees
now admits that tests are in progress to
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of additional bracing and the roadway
necessary to run second railroad, and let
the cars run across directly connecting the
elevated road systems of the two cities.
Mysterious, II not Suspicious.
Copyright, 1885, byte Ca5I IoyriG As,oc;G.si FreSsI
BUFFALO, March 1st-Several cipher
letters have come to light here which were
sent by Erwin Gardner, accused of opium
smuggling, after he was arrested, to Special
Agent Beecher. Gardner telegraphed to
Colonel Ira Aver at San Francisco, after
his arrest The officials say they consider
these acts mysterious.
The Sixth Round Fetched Him.
[COpyr9h, 1888. by the California Associated Frezsl
HUDSON IN. W, March 1st-Oscar +.
Beckwith was hanged at the Courthouse
at 1000 o clock this morning for the muir
der of Simon Vandercook at Austerlitz on
the 10th of January, 1882 The case has
become celebrated from the fact that the
condemned man has been sentenced to-
death six times.
First-Class Coionists.
ICopyrgh, 1855. by The California associated Ircs.l
TExARKASA (Ark. }, March 1st.-The wife
of James McElmore, living at this place,
has given birth to triplets, two boys and
girl. The couple have been married only
three years, and this is the third set of trip
lets that have been born to them during
that time and all are alive.
Pacific Roads Indebtedness.
ICopyTigh, 1885, blythe California Associated Iressl
New YORK, March 1st.-The Heretds
Washington special says that the special
committee of the Senate will report bill
concerning the Indebtedness of the Union
Pacific Railroad in about six weeks 1t will
take longer TO reach conclusion concern
ing the Central Pacific.
Supposed filibusterlng Vessel.
Copyright. 1883, by tie CALIFORNIA; As:ocateGI Iress
NEW YoRS, March 1st. = The British
steamer Marlborough, Captain Frazer, of
the Quebec Steamship Company, has been
reported to be about TO engage in filibus
tering expedition. The Collector has re-
fused to clear her until he can investigate.
Dividing Up His Estate.
DAYTON, March lst. = The venerable
banker, Valentine Winters, at the family
dinner to-day distributed half million
dollars of his estate among six children
and the heirs OF two others. In 1882 Es
gave them s400, eco.
Stands Her Years Well.
BROOKLYN, March 1st-Mrs. Henry
Ward Beeehey, notwithstanding her sew
enty-six yeass stood for two hours last
evening and received 200 members of Plym-
outh Church. She is going to Florida for
her health.
High License in Jersey.
Copyright 1855, by he Cal fOrnsa AssOc:zei Pressl
TRENTON, March 1st.-The Assembly has
passed the county option high-license law
over the Governors veto.
Smallpox Dying Out.
lcsFygt, 1888. By The California associated Press.l
New YoRK, March 1st.-Small-pox is
dying out There has been reported only
4 l.