Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-03

A Thousand Miles of Smoke.
PUEBLO (Col }, August 2d.-The smoke
from the forest fires in the north has con-
nnued for the entire week and seems to in
crease. II extends from Nevada to Kansas,
distance OF thousand miles, as testified
by passengers. AT first it colored the air
By absorbing the suns rays, but it now
seems to bring heat with it, adding to the
already high temperature. Yesterday il
was lO2o in the shade.
Montana's Constitution.
HELENA On. T.), August 2d.-In the
Convention this morning Hirschfield
wanted the section relating to regulating
womens property sustained, as Legislatures
had failed to provide for proper laws on
the subject. 1t was lost. The section was
passed prohibiting legislative members,
Judiciary and Boards of Equalization from
accepting passes from railroads under a
penalty of forfeiture of Office and emolu-
ments.
Sad Case of Starvation.
SPRINe VALLEY, Qll.), August 2d.-Twin
chldren belonging to the wife of one OF
the locked-out miners, died here to-day.
The physicians who attended them pro-
nounced 1t clear case of starvation. The
mother had but little food in her house
and was unable to provide sufficient nour-
ishment for them.
Information for Bald Heads.
CHICAGO, August 2d.-All the ballet girls
in the West will soon be under the control
of wealthy English syndicate. which has
headquarters and resident partners in Chi
cago. English capitalists are now looking
at the threatrical business of America, as
well as the beer business, with a view of
investing their sovereigus and controlling
players and play Three thousand
ballet girls have already been secured for
the trust.
Doubts the Sale.
OMAHA, August 2d.-A prominent official
of the Union Pacific Railroad said TODAY,
in regard to the reported purchase by the
Chicago and Alton road of the Kansas Pa
ciic branch of the Union Pacific: mo
one here has shadow of information to
confirm any such report. That road is now
part OF the consolidated company, and
a sale is practically impossible"
Floods in North Carolina.
RALEIGH, August 2i.-Great damage is
reported from the floods in this State. A
large area of the eastern portion is under
water. Cotton and corn crops suffer great
loss. The Yadkin river yesterday rose ten
ieet in thirty minutes, causing incalculable
damage. Railroad and other bridges are
carried away.
Destructive Fire.
MINNEAPOLIS, August 2j-The greatest
fire in the history of Mandan, Oak, oc-
CURED this afternoon in the coal sheds of
the Northern Pacific Railroad, containing
thousands OF tons of coal and large guam
tity of wood, and many freight cars were
burned. kilograms were sent to Bismarck
tor aid. The loss is very heavy.
Treasure Recovered.
New YORK, August ID. - President
George Gould, of the Pacific Mail, has re-
ceived a csblegram from the company's
agent at Manzanillo stating that the treas
ure, $500, 1000, that was on board the steamer
Granada when the vessel was lost, had
been recovered. The vessel was valued at
$500 900, and is total loss.
Miners Protesting.
DENVER, August 2d.-The Denver Min
ing Exchange passed resolution protesting
against the free transportation of lead ores
from Mexico and British Columbia. A
similar resolution has been adopted at a
mass meeting of citizens of Leadville,
Georgetown and several other mining cities
of the State.
Literally Torn to Pieces.
MARQUETTE Mich }, August 2d.-A terri
bic fatal explosion occurred at the Repub-
lie mine late this afternoon. Two cases of
giant powder exploded in pit No. 6, killing
two men end three boys. All the victims
were torn to pieces. Their names have
not yet been ascertained.
Confesses to a Theft.
WHEELING (W. Va.), August 2d.-Harry
Seybold, teller of the Bank of Wheeling,
confesses to the theft of $24 900 from the
bank in one package. He divided with an
other employe, and gave out that he had
drawn lottery prize. He says he meant
to buy gold mine.
Fighting Huns.
BETHLEHEM (Pa.), August ID. - Near
Katelin sanguinsry fight has occurred
among Hungarians crszed with drink. The
Huns used pistols, clubs and axes in the
battle. Two, named Hansmitz and Bolan-
der, were shot and clubbed. Another,
named Gresh, had his right arm cut off
with an ak.
VIII Make Their Own Rate.
CHICAGO, August 2d.-The Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe has given notice that
in its issue of new tariff it will make
through rate to Chicago by its own line ex-'
clusively. This, it is believed, will cause
0ioi uPtiOh vi tdC w OStS1A aSSOCld-
ton.
Another Record-Breaker.
New YORK, August 2d.-The eastern
bound transatlantic record has been broken
by the Augusta Victoria of the Hamburg
American packet line, which reached
southampton to-day, seven days and two
hours from this port.
All Danger Passed.
PLAINFIELD IN. J.), August 2d.-The
Feltville dam is now safe and the water
has lowered three feet. II will immedi-
ately be strengthened and additional
be cut SO that it may never
again be threatening danger.
Destructive Wind-Storm.
PETERSBURG (va.), August 2d.-A ter
rife wind storm prevailed in Prince George
county last night Trees were uprooted,
fences Frustrated, barns unroofed and the
growing crops leveled to the ground.
Blew His Head Of.
New YORK, August 2d-Gottlieb Helms,
an old shotgun, filled the barrel with water,
placed the muzzle of the gun to his mouth
and blew his head off
Plenty of Funds.
New YORK, August 2d.-It is announced
thot dRW a. uo vi gLcOsObO dlISdNt US6u
subscribed for the 1892 Exposition here,
and there will be no trouble in securing all
the funds needed.
A Jail Delivery.
BLoUNTvILLE (Ala.) August 2d.-All the
prisoners in the county Jail escaped by
through a stove tiue to the roof,
and then leaping TO the ground.
Served Him Right.
UBBANo C august 2d.-This morning
s dozen mat led men whipped ex-City At
torney Middleton until he was unconscious,
because he beat his wife and children.
En- Route South.
CINCINNATI, August 2d.-Sullivan ar
rived here tonight, bound for the South.
He will leave over the @ and G.. in the
He Wants Some More.
HAMPTON (Va.), August 2d.-Kilrain is
still here. He is not well. He says he
will challenge Sullivan again.
Will Jentzen. of Atlanta. Ga. has n hen