davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
A DISHONEST MAYOR.
His Failure Brings Sorrow and Dist
to Many Poor People.

to Many Poor People.
OTTAWA (Ont.), October 19th.-The ex-
element is intense at Oshawa over the an
nouncement that the Mayor of the city, r.
MCGEE, had failed, and that as a result q
large number of widows and orphans had
been thrown into the world penniless.
Were it not for the critical condition of
his health just now it would be impossible
10 prevent the excited and indignant citi-
zens who congregated about his residence
from wreaking their vengeance upon him.
The surprise was intensified from the fact
that MCGEE has been one of the leglAy
lights in religious and social circles, ab5F
man whose word was as good as his bond.
Everything had gone on smoothly with
him for years, and to have limited reproach-
fully at his character would have aroused
the whole community against anyone Yho
was bad enough TO do so. A few days ago,
however, he was stricken down with
paralysis, and his business, that of a real
estate broker and agent for loan companies,
had TO be looked after by outsiders, who
were not long in discovering how IN. tiers
stood.
The most remarkable peculations were
brought to light the majority of his victims
being widows and orphans, whose credulity
he Lad successfully played upon, and who
had intrusted him with their wealth.
The loan companies, as well as the cor
poration of the town, also figure among his
victims. 1t is yet impossible to say the ex-
tent of his shortage, but it will run consid-
erably over 100000.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
DYNAMITE GUNS.
Distinguished English Gunners Say 1t Is
a Dangerous Weapon.

Distinguished Enghsh runners say IL Is
Dangerous weapon.
LONDON, October 19th.-A number of
naval and military officers have been seen
by the Herald correspondent and asked to
express an opinion OF the Zaiinski pneu-
matte gun, in view of the recent expert.
ments. Sir Frederick Richards, X. @. B.,
said: II have been travelling a great deal,
and have not had time to thoroughly
master the recent experiments. 1t seems,
however, TO be nothing more nor less than
an aerial torpedo. | think it would be
powerful INSTRUMENT employed against
town, but | think it will require great
deal Of Improvement before it can be used
successfully against ships" Sir Frederick
Richards is the Admiral who was lately
r. -rinshder.iD-chief Of the East India sta
produced the report upJn the naval ma
neuvtrs IN 1888 which largely contributed
to pass the naval defense bill
Admiral Morgan Singer adviser to the
firm of Maxim d Nordenfeldt, gun-makers,
was reluctant to speak, but on being pressed
said If my opinion is worth anything, L
may say that it all depends upon the value
of the projectile The advocates of the gun
state that if the projectile falls within
thirty to forty feet of vessel it explodes
with great effect. That is not my expert
ence at all. believe my self that unless
the projectile falls within even a space of
twenty feet, supposing it TO be charged
with LOCO pounds of dynamite, it would
have very little effect Indeed, l have
never seen the Zalinski gun used within
reasonable accuracy. have seen it used
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20

Albion avenue and Sixteenth street, when
q lumber wagon, driven by Edward Breed,
came along Sixteenth street. The roadway
at the spot is in bad condition, and the
driver had bis team near the fence.
One of the hind wheels of the wagon
struck the fence, and the little fellow, who
was eating an apple, was thrown to the
ground on the outside of the fence. The
same wheel that had struck the fence
passed over the boys chest before the
driver could stop his team. The little fell
low was carried to neighboring drugstore,
but died soon after. The Deputy Coroner
Sixteenth street,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
A Good suggestion.

ARROYO GRANDE, October 19th.-The fair
closes this evening with better attendance.
Strangers pronounce the display the most
extraordinary they have ever seen.
Following are some of the weights: a
mangel wurtzel beet. seven feet two inches
long, weighed 154 pounds. A squash, 204;
carrot, 10. and twenty onions went over
100 pounds. The fruits and other produc-
tons are in proportion.
The Directors are considering the ques-
ton of rendering a carload to California
on Wheels
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
SANTA ROSA ITEMS.
The Hop and Grape Crops Vintage Com
parsons.


SANTA Rosa, October 19th.-A close esti-
mate of the hop crop for the season shows
that 800 bales were produced, of which
amount 5000 bales remain in the hands of
the producer. The increased yield over
last year is 1000 bales.
The grape yield this year is 90 per cent.
below that of last year. Last years vintage
netted 100000 gallons of wine. This
seasons will not exceed 5000, 600. The
crop is short, and besides large quantity
OF grapes has been made into brandy and
dried. The rains also damaged the crop.
Wine men think the short vintage en-
hances the remainder of the crop.
The sky is cloudy and the weather indi-
Gates more rain. None has fallen since
yesterday afternoon.
Joseph Gardella, merchant, and Thos
Lee, young man in his employ, are
charged with an attempt to break open the
safe of Hayes & Kopf. They were released
to-day on giving 81 800 bail each.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
LUCKY ESCAPE.
A Train Derailed on the Oregon and
California Yesterday.

a Train Derailed on the Oregon and
California Yesterday.
SALEM (Or), October 19th.-There was
another wreck on the Oregon and Califor-
mia last night, in which the passengers
were severely shaken up, and fireman
Robert c. Putnam of East Portland, per-
haps seriously wounded. The California
overland passenger train at the Junction
struck a partially open switch, which the
engine passed safely but the tender jumped
the track, derailing the express and bag
gage cars and sleeper.
The latter plunged into fiat car loaded
with railroad iron, and the car was badly
smashed.
Fortunately none of the passengers were
injured as the porter had them in the
other part of the car while he was arrang-
ing the berths. The porter escaped I'M
hurt, as he was down the aisle too far.
The trains are from four to eight hours
late. The fireman was caught between the
tender and the engine, and his hips were
mashed also his leg was crushed just above
the knee. He may recover.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
FRUIT SALES.
Good Prices Received in Both Chicago
and New York Markets.

Good Prices Received in Both Chicago
and New York Markets.
NEW YORK, October 10Th. = One car
load of California fruit was auctioned to-
day for account of the Earl Fruit Com
pany, Sacramento. Cal, at the following
prices Stephens fancy Tokay grapes,
double crates, Sc 20; other Tokay, double
crates, IS 30 to 81 so; single crates, 81 % TO
81 IS; Cornichon. double crates, So so; sim
gle crates, 81 10; Emperor. double crates,
So 65. Sound grapes are in big demand.
CHICAGO, October 10th The Earl Fruit
Company sold one carload of Cali
fornia fruit at auction to-day for account of
the Golden Gate Fruit Association at the
following PRICES: Double Tokay, 81 10 to
So 90 Emperor, double crates, 50 so to
So 80. Grapes are arriving more or less
moldy and in poor condition from the
effects of the rain.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
SUFFERING IN CHINA.
Damages Done by the Overflow of
Large River.


Large River.
WASHINGTON October 19th.-A dispatch
from Minister DENLY, under date of Au-
gust 3lst referring to the ravages of the
Yellow river in China, says: The dam
age caused by the latest break in its banks
is irreparable. Owing to the deposits of
silt it is estimated fifty years must elapse
before the lands inundated will be useful
again for agricultural purposes.
"A peculiar feature of the trouble is that
the deposits in the bed of the river are so
constant in their accretion, that any system
of prevention of these breaks in the banks,
caused by the rise in the bed of the river,
to be effective, would cost most enormous
sum of money.
ut seems likely that radical system of
prevention of these breaks will never be
adopted, and these floods may be expected
each year.
"Ho Nan, one of the most prosperous
provinces, is ruined. Antui has suffered
terribly, and now Shantung is submerged
THE sufferings of 100000 of people
produced great distress which the means of
the Government is inadequate TO provide
for. Foreigners have poured out money
literally in their contributions to alleviate
Distress
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
LORD STANLEY.
He VIII Shortly Visit the Pacific
Coast.

He VIII Shortly Visit the Pacific
Coast.
OTTAWA, October 19th.-It is expected
that Lord Stanley, Csnada's Governor-G Cen
eral, will arrive at Victoria B. c., Novem-
Der LIST. After remaining there three days
he has decided to take a steamer for San
Francisco and return home over the Union
Pacific He will visit all the leading cities
along the line and probably Washington
The Dominion Government has been
advised that Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
British Minister at Washington, returns to
the United States clothed with authority to
reopen negotiations for the arrangement
of a new extradition treaty between the
United States and Great Britain, and also
arrange preliminary matters for reopeniDg
the fishery question and the adjustment Of
the Behring Sea difficulty. From what can
be gathered from hesitate Department here,
Blaine minated to Lord Sails
bury willingness to dispassionately re-
view the matter informally before they are
formally taken up for final adjustment.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
A TALKATIVE WIFE.


She Gives Her Husband Away and He
May Hang.
SAN DIEGO, October 19th.-The Sheriff
of Leon county, Florida, arrived this even
ing and will return with murderer named
Parrish, who was arrested and lived here
under an assumed name.
He is wanted for the murder of two ne
groes, who, he claims. were trying to steal
skif. He was informed on by young
man who heard Parrish's wife accuse him
of the murder, and also divulged his real
name. He assumed the name OF Wilson
here.
The Weyse children, who were abducted
from Los Angeles, have been located be-
low the Mexican line, near Tiajuana. The
parties having them in charge have prom
ised to appear in Court on Monday at Los
Angeles, when the divorce proceedings
will come up.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
IT'S BREAD THIS TIME.
The Londoners May Have the STAFF I
Life Cut OFF.

Life Cut Off.
LONDON. October 19th.-Another formid-
able strike is threatened. The journeymen
bakers have organized on every hand to be
called out early in November unless GER
tain terms are granted. They demand
shorter hours and better wages. John
Burns, the labor agitator, in speech this
evening at a meeting called TO sup
port their demands, gave details start
ling to London bread consumers.
He told the Londoners the loaves they eat
in the morning probably were made over
night by men who had been at work in a
filthy room with a temperature of perhaps
120 degrees for twenty hours at stretch
with half-naked bodies reeking with per-
spiration. Then after few hours respite
probably spent to sleep off the exhaustion
they would return to work to make tarts,
pastry and CONNECTIONS.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
CHIEF WHITNEY.
he Died at His Home at Piedmont Fri
day Evening.

day Evening.
OAKLAND, October 19th.--Franklin E. R.
Whitney, ex-Chief of the San Francisco
Fire Department and for a number of years
Superintendent of the San Francisco Safe
Deposit Company, died at his home at
Piedmont last evening after lingering
illness, of a complication of dropsy and
heart disease. He was the son of DIR.
Ephriam Whitney of Boston, and was born
in that city in 1920. In his early youth be
was member of fire department. Com
ing to California in 1S49, he was chosen
Chief of the Sacramento Volunteer Fire
Department, and upon the establishment
of paid department elected its Chief, re-
firing from service in 1875 or 1876, when
he became Superintendent of the Safety
Deposit Company, in which capacity he
continued for several years.
Mr.. Whitney organized the Dashaway
Association in 1869, but withdrew before
the discussions grew up in the society.
He was twice married, and leaves a
widow but no children.
The deceased was a man of strong phys
ique and sterling character, and of great
popularity.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
PRAIRIE FIRES.
The village of Menokan and Many Farms
DESTROYED.

Destroyed.
BISMARCK IN. d., October 19th.-An inn
mense prairie fire, many miles in extent
is raging within few miles of Bismarck
The efforts of the farmers to check the huge
flames have, so far, been unavailing, and
large numbers Of farms have been de.
stroyed. A strong wind has helped the
fire along, and the flames made terrific
leaps of over twenty feet The village oil
Menokan, fourteen miles from Bismarck,
consisting of sixteen blocks, is entirely
swept away, and the inhabitants reported
destitute. The wind is rapidly carrying
the fire to Bismarck. A watch around the
outskirts of town was kept up last night
The people of Menokan telegraphed for aid
last evening
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
GLEN STUDEBAKER.
He Does the Honors at South Bend-Tl
Delegates in Chicago.

He Does the Honors at South Bend-The
Delegates in Chicago.
CHICAGO, October 19th-The members of
the Pan American Congress were enter
tanned to-day at South Bend, Ind, by
Glenn Studebaker. The Reception Com
mittee, composed of representative citizens
of Chicago, met them at that place and ac-
companied them to this city, where they
arrived at $3.50 this evening, and were
driven in carriages to the Grand Pacific,
where they were formally received on
behalf of the citizens by Mayor Creiger,
who made a brief address of welcome
The delegates will attend church tomorrow
in body, and during the afternoon will be
taken for drive through the principal
streets of the CITY,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
SAN FRANoIsco's HEALTH.
The Death Rate for the Past Week I'm
usually Large.

The Death Rate for the Past Week IN
usually Large.
SAN Francisco, October l9th.-The death
rate in this city the past week, as shown
BY the Health Office records, was unusu-
alIv large, viz: 12I, as against 80 last week
and 100 the corresponding week last year;
The decedenIs of foreign birth numbered
56, including IL Mongolians. Thirty, or
% per cent. of The deceased, were under l
year of age, while seventeen were between
the ages of go and 80. One committed sui.
eide. one met with an accidental death and
thirty-two died in public institutions.
Consumption was fatal in twenty cases,
typhoid fever and inanition, nine each;
heart disease, eight cancer, SIX; Pneu-
monia, convulsions and cholera infantumi
five eeeh; diphtheria, two
By classification, the fatal diseases were
Zymotic, twenty-one; constitutional, TWEEN
tv.seven: local, fifty-eighi; deyelopmental
thirteen; by violence, two.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
Boy Shot while Out Cunning.

ALBANY (Or.), October l9th.-This morn
ing Ben CleaDan and Knox, two boys, aged
about II, were hunting ducks on the river
in boat in the city, when a frightful ac-
cident happened to the former. In taking
the gun from the boat one barrel was dis
charged, the charge entering his right arm
near the shoulder, tearing it off, leaving
the arm hanging by few shreds. His
companion brought the unfortunate young
man to this city as fast as he could row the
boat, where the arm was amputated. 1t is
thnr1rht he will racnvar
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
THE IOWA INDIANS.

They Have Not Yet Decided to Let Go
Their Lands.
GUTHRIE Il. IT,, October 19th.-The In
dian Commission had conference to-day
with the Iowa Indians on the Iowa reser-
walton. General Fairchild explained the
desire of the Government to purchase the
reservation and divide all the lands in
severalty among the members of the tribe.
The chiefs consulted this afternoon with
out reaching decision IN the matter.
The Commission leaves for the Sac and
Fox reservation tomorrow, and will stop
on their return. for a second consultation
with the Iowas
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
RouGH on GLADSTONE.

His Recent Successes Said to be Due to
Socialistic Agitation.
MANCHESTER, October 19th.-The Chief
Secretary for Ireland in speech tonight
declared the recent Gladstonian successes
at the elections were due TO the Socialistic
agitation. The Irish tenants wanted home
rule in order to get power to appropriate
somebody's property. Gladstone might
not look beyond home rule. but La
bouchere and others cared less for home
rule than for social spoliaton.
The Gladstonians were trying to debauch
the nation and destroy the union.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
LITTLE BROWN MEN.
A RESOLUTION that was Knocked Out in
One Round.

CHICAGO, October 9th.-The Convention
of the Seminary Alliance closed to-
day. Under the head of miscellaneous
business Mr.. Hillard, of the Chicago Semi
nary, threw bomb into the Convention in
the shape of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The United States law forbidding
Chinese immigration is hurtful to the mission
airy work in China. Therefore,
Resolred, That the United States Congress be
requested to repeal said law.
A dozen delegates wanted to speak at
once, and when order was restored many
speeches were made in opposition to the
resolution and not one in favor of it. 1t
was ia bled indefinitely.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
Seriously Hnrf.

VALLEJO. October 19th.-Thomas STAN
field United States marine, fell into the
new stone dock on Mare Island to-day, and
injured himself quite severely, breaking
his collar bone and q rib.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
Arrested for Arson.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 19.h.-Oscar
Hanson was arrested tonight charged with
arson in setting fire 10 dwelling house on
Jessie street last THURSDAY,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
import duties collected by the customs at

import duties collected by the customs at
the coasts in China.
Produce exported TO Tonquin pays Copper
cent. of the export duties collected at the
treaty ports in China. The necessary Chi
nese customs officers are now located at
these ports, and the regular trade will COM
mence. 1t is to be noted that DR.. Albert A.
Fulton, of the American Presbyterian Mis-
sion, has already, with characteristic enter
prise, taken advantage of the fact that Lung
Chow, in Kwangsi, has been made treaty
port, and has gone thither from Canton to
establish hospital.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20

WASHINGTON, October 19ih-The official
report of the recent trial of the dynamite
guns on the Vesuvius was received at the
Navy Department to-day and found to be
favorable. The Board reports that the
trials. as far as proceeded with, were
success, and that the guns threw shells
containing 200 or more pounds OF dyna-
mite one mile with reasonable accuracy.
The Board also reports that the crew were
well protected. The rapidly of fire was
not tested, but the Board believes that it
will be all right.
Good Advice.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-The Presi-
dent has written a letter 10 the Chairman
of the Boys and Girls National Home and
Employment Association, in which he says
the objects of the association have his
warmest sympathy. They should he says,
have the intelligent support of the National
Congress and State Legislature in the ap-
propriate sphere of each. What is done 10
promote patriotism and good citizenship in
the neglected classes must be done before
the habits of vice and psuperism have be-
come settled.
Purchasing Bonds.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-Since Au-
gust 3, 1887, when the Government first be-
gan the purchase OF bonds. to and including
to-day, the amount purchased has been
$210, SS4, 900 at a total cost, including
premium, of $245, 296, 10 so.
Had they been allowed to mature, the
cost would have been 1898 160, 796 60, or a
saving of SAT GA, 0S6 10 to the Government.
OF the total amount purchased. all but
about $25,00000o were bought under the
circular of April II, 1888.
The New Vessel.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-A Board of
Inspection has been ordered to examine the
Newark, the new vessel being constructed
for the navy at Philadelphia.
Salary Raised.
WASHINGTON, October 19th.-Jeremiah
O'Hern, of California. a clerk in the geo.
logical survey, at 81 200 per annum, has
been promoted to 81 400.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20

Bears are reported unusually numerous
in the Allegheny mountains.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20

ALONG FHR PACIFIC COAST.
California Sends a Greeting to Tho Pan
American Congress.
SALE OF PALERMO TOWN SITE.
A Seven Year-old Boy Run Over
and KilIed-severe Cunning
Accident in Oregon.
SALE OF PALERMO TOWN SITE,
CALIFORNIA; GREETING.

IRBcrAL DurArcHzs TO TIE ssOORpUsuos.I
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
Fatal ACCIDENT.

A Little Boy Run Over by Wagon and
Killed.
SAN FEAsc1sco, October 19th.-Shortly
after II O'clock this afternoon Clarence
Peralta, the seyen-y esr-old of John Peralta,
was sitting on fence, on the corner OF
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
EAST OF TIE ROCKIES.
The Giants Defeat the Brooklyns in
the Second Game.
AN ACTRESS Welded MISERY.
A White Man Literally Roasted
Alive by Two Negroes in Ala
bama-Southern Politics.
CLAUS sPREoKELs.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE HEcoRD-us1os.l
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-10-20
oroviile Pickings.

ORovILIE. October 19th.--A rise in the
river last night flooded the Golden Gate
mine, Just ss it was about pumped dry.
The prospects for much mining this season
is diminishing.
Much speculation is INDUCED in as to the
result of the purchase of the Palermo town.
site to-day by the Pacific Improvement
Company, Many wild stories are in circu-
lation.
No rain to- day, but it is still threatening.
The Dive Murder.
SAN Francisco, October 19.h.-The pre-
Gmiuary examination of Mrs. Mary Clery,
the waitress in the Comique dive, who
stabbed and killed Jack Roberts, was post
poned in Judge Joachimsen's Court this
morning until next Wednesday. The tes-
timopy taken at the Coroner's inquest has
not as vet been transcribed, ana delay
was thus necessitated.
Roe. the Bicyclist.
A1BroUEsoUE IN. NJ October 19th.-Tom
Roe. the bicycle rider, arrived at Navajo
Springs, A. T., at o'clock this morning
After q rest till noon he started again.
Since leaving Flagstaff he has made up
considerable of the time, though his ankle
still troubles him, and his feet are pretty
badly blistered.
Selecting a Site.
VENTURA. October 19th.-The Insane
ASYLUM Commissioners met here to-day
and selected. subject to the Governors ap-
provsl. the Montalvo site, three miles east
OF Ventura They adjourned to meet at
San Bernardino next Tuesday.