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Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
SUGAR PLANT BURNED,
Over $4,000, 900 Worth of Property Goes
Up in Smoke

Over $4,000, 900 Worth of Property Goes
Up in Smoke.
New YORK, September 7th.-A verv dis
astrous fire broke out about 1:30 o'clock
this afternoon in the mammoth sugar
plant of Dick Meyer & Co., on North
Seventh and North Ninth streets,
Williamsburg. The fire started with
an explosion, the cause of which is not
known. 1t is supposed to have been caused
by the explosive nature of the finely DOW
dered particles of sugar which had per-
meated the air in the mills where the gran
ulated sugar was reduced to powder.
There were three mills at work reducing
granulated sugar to powder. The entire
establishment, which consisted of a collec-
ton of buildings, eight stories in hight, ex-
tending about 400 feet on North Seventh
street, 800 feet on North Eighth street and
go feet along the dock, was reduced to 8
mass of ruins.
1t was filled with very valuable ma
chinery, and the loss on the buildings and
machinery is estimated at about 81 500 900.
Within the building was quantity of
sugar valued at about a half million dol
lars, making the total loss about s., 900 600.
There were number of men injured by
the explosion or burned by the fire. Their
names are not yet obtsinable.
LATER = Martin Schmidt was burned
about the face, George Swallen had an arm
fractured and three other men were slightly
injured
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
PORTER BROS. SALES.
sLoGGERs AT AUCTION.
Kilrain and Sullivan May be Sold Out
to Southern Planters.

PuRvIs (Miss.), September CHA state
ment in a dispatch from New York, allee-
ing that G.. w. Rich of Richburg had leased
the County Prison of Marion county and
would have charge of Kilrain and Sullivan,
is mistake. The County Clerk says that
no such contract exists between the county
and Rich, and before the Board of Super
visors can lease the prisoners to anyone,
bids will have to be advertised for in this
county as prescribed by law. There are
other citizens, among them mill owners,
charcoal contractors and farmers, who
would like to lease the county prisoners,
and if bids are advertised for, Rich will
not have il all his own way.
The efforts of Sullivan to secure a mis-
carriage of the sentence have had the effect
of turning the citizens against him who
were at first in favor of only fine. They
are now determined that the sentence
shall be carried out, and in the event of
the slogger being leased out the farmers
will do some bidding. Ole of them said
to-day that he could afford 10 pay as much
for the lease as anyone, and if he secured
the contract the Beanville slogger and the
heavy hitter from Baltimore would have to
drive mule and stand his hand at plow-
ing. The charcoal contractors are also
tickled at the chance of hiring the cham
pion to propel a wheelbarrow, and the
lumbermen are anxious to buy the big fel-
lows skill at loading cars There will be
lively music when Rich makes an attempt
to secure the lease.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08


Short Notes by Wire from the Western
Metropolis.
SAN FRANcIsco, September 7th.-Thomas
Fleming and George Reed, who were wit
nesses for the defense in the Kenny murder
case were arrested last night on charge
of beating C. Mitchell, who keeps saloon
on the corner of Fifth and Minna streets.
The men quarreled over Tessie Wilson,
who was the cause Of the row which re-
suited in the killing of James Mace by
John Kenny. Flemming was badly cut
and bruised about the face, and claims to
have been struck with pistol during the
quarrel.
HAWKINS IN JAIL.
Michael Hawkins, who was sentenced
yesterday to pay fine of S400 and suffer
one years imprisonment for shooting at
Mrs. Peter Donahue, is making himself at
home in the County Jail. When he reached
there last evening he asked Jailer Williams
to give him "a single room" and was in
formed that, although he was "a gentle
man." he would have to be contented with
a part of cell. He was then assigned to
cell 46, with four other prisoners, and pro-
ceeded to make himself as comfortable as
circumstances would permit. He says
that he needs rest, and he thinks that he
can get it in Jail just about as well as any
where else
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
JOHN L. FOR CONGRESS.
The Great Slogger viii Shy His Castor in
the Political Ring.

New YORK, September 7th.-The Sun
this afternoon publishes letter from John
L. Sullivan, in which he announces his
intention of running for Congress on the
Democratic ticket. 1t is bis ambition to
represent the Boston district, he states.
With such high ambition he trusts that he
will in future make his life what it ought
to be. Sullivan does not doubt his qualifi-
cations, as he says in conclusion that he
will have no trouble getting hearing in
Congress or in making Congressmen listen
TO what he says.
In an interview regarding his proposal
to stand in for Congress, he said:
You know of the misfortune | have just
had in the loss of my good mother, /
don't want to talk about il much. I can
only say do not feel like living as have
done up to now. You know how people
advise me, and if made good resolution
my enemies laugh at it, while my friends
try to get me to break il. But | will show
them what l mean TO do without saying
much about it.
"In the first place, l shall give up boxing,
which has occupied all my time so far. 1t
is an honorable calling and does good, but
as Congressman, or q candidate for Con.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
MORALES IN JAIL.
The Girl Nymphia is Evidently Very
Bad One.

The Girl Nymphia Is Evidently Very
Bad One.
Los ANGELES, September 7th.-Keno
Smith, Constable at Oceanside, arrived at
Santa Ana ct ten o'clock this morning
with his prisoner, Sylvestro Morales and
the girl Nymphia, and shortly passed on to
San Luis Rey, where the prisoner will be
temporarily lodged. Smith had eight war
rants for Morales. Six are charges of horse
stealing, one for abduction and one for
highway robbery.
1t is probable that Morales will soon be
taken to San Diego tor trial.
The District Attorney of Santa Ana
promises to obtain an indictment against
the bandit for the murder of Henry Charles,
which took place at Capistrano three weeks
ago.
1t is said that Morales went in the stable
to steal the horses of Charles after his own
had been captured by Wilson, and that be-
ing met in the dark by the ranchman he
murdered him.
For the capture of the perpetrator of this
crime reward of 81 800 is offered; 81 600
by Orange county, $500 by Charles widow
and $500 by the State.
No attempt has been made, as was antici-
pated by the friends of Morales, to rescue
him, and he has taken his capture quietly
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
HORRIBLE CASUALTY.
Graphic Description of the Terrible Ex-
plosion and Confiagration.

Graphic Description of the Terrible Ex-
plosion and Confagration.
ANTWERP, September 7th.-The petrc-
leum district is still burning like volcano.
The fire does not spread, but the material
seems inexhaustible. That part of the city
is lighted by lurid glare. The balance
is covered by pail of dense smoke. The
troops and firemen are working in relays.
The number of persons killed and IN
jured is undetermined, but likely will ex-
ceed all previous estimates. Scores were
taken to the hospitals during the night.
Some were suffocated by smoke, others
were shot through and through by flying
projectiles or manned by falling debris.
A hundred and ten thousand barrels of
vile Russian petroleum burned or is burn
ing.
Two thousand tons of cartridges ex-
ploded al once and shook the entire CITY,
Limbs and fragments of bodies have been
found at incredible distances from the
scene. Several heaps of charred remains
have been collected, but none of the frag-
ments can be identified.
Many persons were cut off from the city
and pursued by the flames, jumping into
the water and were drowned by dozens, or
burned to death by the blazing oil that
poured upon the surface of the river.
Bullets flew around like hailstones, and
those who sought to escape through the
streets were shot down in their tracks.
The City Water Works, with its vast and
elaborate machinery, is partially destroyed
and rendered useless A considerable por-
ton of the city is without water.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08


James Reynoldson Smoked Cigarette
and Was Cremated.
SAN Francisco. September 7th.-About
$50 o'clock the residents of the Potrero
were awakened by cries of fire, and on
Fastening from their houses found the
barn of George Schwaritge, on the corner of
Indiana and Nevada streets, in sheet of
fame. ALI their endeavors were turned
Immediately to releasing the stock from
the stable, there being eighteen horses
therein. Nine of these were rescued, and
also the trucks which were stored in the
building, but by this time the flames had
advanced so far that it was impossible to
do any more, and they were compelled to
see the building burn to the ground.
Those who were present say that the
screams and squeals of the burning horses
were almost human in their intenseness
and occasionally the thumps of the horses
heels would be heard as they attempted to
kick themselves loose from their fiery sur
roundings.
The engine company being over two
miles away, being called out by previous
sIarm, tie building burned to the ground.
Luckily il was isolated and no other dam
age was done. The barn was the property
of the San Francisco Cordsge Company,
and was rented by George Schwaritge, who
did the hauling for that company, for the
Enterprise and Chicago Breweries and for
various other firms.
In the barn he had stored at the time
400 tons of hay and 800 sacks of oats and
bran. The nine horses burned were
valued by him al over $500 each. As before
mentioned, all the trucks were saved, but
the harness, with the exception of one set,
was lost.
About o'clock the engine company got
q stream on the embers of the barn and
the burning hay. Before the men had
been working long the stream tore a hole
in the hay pile and heavy body was seen
to fall from the top 'of the pile to tine
ground. Immediately the stream was
turned on it, and as soon as the ground
became cool enough TO enable the firemen
to approach the place the body was exam
ined and found to be that of a man, the
remains being charred beyond recognition.
The clothing had been completely burned
away and the body, burned TO a crisp, had
been burst open by the heat.
The body was that of James Reynoldson,
who few hours previous had informed
companion that he intended; sleeping in
the stable. He had for some time been in
the habit of loafDg around there and when
any of the regular employees were sick or
in other manner kept from working he
was given a job in the stable 1t is sup
posed that he went to the stable and turned
in on the hay. Being slightly under the
influence of liquor he lit cigarette and
then fell asleep. The cigarette fell from
his mouth into the hay, where it smold-
cred until a sudden draft famed it into
fame.
Reynoldson was young man and his
parents are said to reside on the corner of
Nineteenth and Harrison streets. A later
statement places their residence on Harri-
son, near Twenty-second.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
AN oUTCAST.
Disowned by His Family, Thrice in
Prison, Tragic End.

Disowned by His Family, Thrice in
Prison, Tragic End.
CHICAGO, September 7th.-William Muir
ply, who was killed yesterday morning at
Denver by Thomas Stocking, had rather an
unsavory record in Chicago. His father,
Edward Murphy, lives at the corner of
Harrison street and Blue Island avenue
and is seventy four years old. About four
months ago, Thomas Murphy, rich uncle,
died and left $35, 900 or $4,000 apiece to
William and his three brothers-Frank,
John and James. The latter is plumber
at 81 Blue Island avenue, John is con-
ductor on the railroad and Frank is
butcher in Colorado, about 100 miles from
Denver.
The money was not to be paid to the
boys until the death of their father. Will
liam, who was about thirty-nine years old,
has been discarded by his family on ac-
count of his many misdeeds. He has been
il the penitentiary three times-the last
being sent up for knocking down and rob-
bing his brother-in law. His relatives in
this city had heard nothing from him for
about three years. They have decided to
take no steps in the matter of the killing,
having long ago concluded to have nothing
more to do with him.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08

big ship began to move she broke ribbon
bedecked bottle of champagne on the PROV,
saying: II christen thee Philadelphis."
The ship slid smoothly into the water amid
the cheers of the thropg and the blowing
of whistles. and anchored 100 yards out.
The new cruiser is officially reckoned as
Cruiser No. 4, and is the fourth in size of
the armored cruisers provided for the
new navy. Unlike the vessels already con-
strHcted, her official test will not be
according to horse power, but fixed speed.
The contract stipulates the speed at nine
teen knots an hour. The cruisers length
is 3l5 feet; beam. 4St; draught, 1911; dis
placement, 4,324 tons. The main battery
will consist of twelve inch rifles, a sec
ondary battery, two Gatlings, four six
FOUNDER Hotchkiss, a three FOUNDER Hotch-
kiss, one one-pounder Hotchkiss, four 81
inch rapid fire revolving cannon.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
KAI KURA's DAUGHTER.
Two Japanese Women Make Seri
Charges Against a Countryman,

Two Japanese Women Make Serious
Charges Against Countryman.
New YORK, September 7th.-The case of
Kai Kura, the japanese who came here
recently from Los Angeles and who is in
trouble on account of the alleged abduction
of his alleged daughter Ka Ku some days
ago, came up in the Tombs Court this
morning and Ka Ku and another Japanese
girl accused Kai Kura of bringing them to
America on the pretense of educating them
and then attempting to force them to lead
lives of immortality at a low house here.
The result was Kai Kura and another Japan
ese who hid Ka Ku when the police were
searching for her, are under arrest, Kai
Kura for abduction and the other Jap for
harboring.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
OAKLAND RACES.

Palo Alta Trots Three Fast Heats-Ex.
cellent Pacing.
OAKLAND, September 7th.-The first race
for purse of 81 900 for the $50 class was
won in straight heats by Otto Rex, Alfred
G. second in each heat, Pink third in the
first heat and Lord Byron third in the two
last heats. Time, 2:2l3 2:22f and 2:22.
Palo Alto won the second race, purse
of 81 200 for the 2:17 class, in three straight
heats from his only contestant, Lillian
Stanley, in 2:1S4, 2:l94, 2:204
In the free for all pace, Yolo Maid won
in straight heats from Gold Leaf and
Adonis. Gold Leaf was second in the first
and third heats, and Adonis second in the
second heat. Time, 2:17, 2:17 and Do.
Solo Maid went to the half in the first
heat in l04 equal to mile in 2:0S.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
hIARYSVILLE FAIR.
A Grand Success-The Dried Fruit to be
Sent to Sacramento.

A Grand Success-The Dried Fruit to be
Sent to Sacramento.
MARYsVILLE, September 7th.-This even
ing is the last of the most successful fair
ever held in the history of Marysville.
The attendance has been very large, and
the pavilion display as well as The speed
contests at the track, of unusual interest.
A subscription was taken up to-day to
have the dried fruit exhibits removed to
the State Fair at Sacramento.
The first race TO-DAY was trotting, 2:30
class, for a purse of $400. Don Marvin,
Pasha and The Dude started Pssha won
in three straight heats. Time, 2:273. 2:294,
2:2S.
The quarter mile dash for special purse
was contested for by ]. Allen, Johnny
Moore, and Little Dick. 1t was won by
Allen. Time. "a seconds.
The last event of the day and meeting
was a special pacing race, in which the
starters were Creole, Wapple, Little Dock,
and Singlefritz, for a purse of $400.
Creole won, Singlefritz taking the third
heat. Time, 2:2S, 2:3O, 2:294, 2:2S.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
FRESNO cULLINGs.
Raisin and Fig Observation-Disclosures
Burned in the Night

Raisin and Fig Industry Residence
Burned in the Night.
Fresno, September 7lh.- Geo. w. Meade.
q San Francisco fruit shipper, arrived in
Fresno this morning. In an interview he
said the Eastern demand for Fresno raisins
at fair prices is better than ever, and are
preferred in that market.
The ig industry will be second to the
raisin in Fresno county in few years.
The battery case OF The People VS.. AL.
Brownstone and George Lowery, the par
ties charged with giving Tony Timple a
coat of tar and feathers at Lemoore in July
last, was called in Justice Hocgue's Court
this morning. The forenoon was con-
sumed in impaneling jury, two venires
being exhausted. The taking of testimony
began at P. NJ, q strong case being made
for the people. Information has been fled
by the District Attorney in the Superior
Court, charging them with using deadly
weapon. They pleaded not guilty.
Last night at l0:30 clock the family of
j. II. Evan, near Hemptonviile, was
aroused by smoke, and in FIVE minutes the
house was in flames, and the family barely
escaping with their lives. The house. a
new one, was a total loss, together with
the furniture, clothing. etc. 1t is thought
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
BREAKING RECORDS.
Redglare Lowers the Record for Three
quarters of a Mile.

Redglare Lowers the Record for Three
quarters of a Mile.
SaEEPsHEAD BAY, September 7th.-A
large attendance was present at the race
track this afternoon to witness The six
events arranged by the Coney Island Jockey
Club.
The first race, in which a great deal of
interest was taken, was the most exciting
one of the day, as it was very hotly con-
tested at all the poles. 1t was for the Belle
stakes, with a purse of 81 900 added, one
mile sweepstakes. At the quarter pole
Madri led by three lengths, Belle Dor sec
ond, Irene third
The horses held these places until the
last pole was passed, and then Cracksman
pulled himself together and passed both
Irene and Madri. Great excitement now
prevailed, as Hamilton was seen plying the
whip on the leader. The horses again
punched, but about go yards from the fin
lsh Craftsman again secured the lead, and
passed under the wire victor with about a
length to spare. Belle Dor finished second
and Madri third. The time was 1:4O 2-5.
The second race, three fourths of a mile,
a sweepstake, With $1,000 added, was for
two-year-old fillies exclusively. 1t was
won by Redglare. with Mora second and
Amazon third. The time made for the dis
tance is the fastest on record-1:10 3-5.
The third race, one and three-sixteenths
miles, was won by Bronzomarte, Marauder
second and Hindoocraft third. Time, 2:03.
The fourth event. for three ear-olds, one
and three. quarters miles, was won by Sal
vator and ]. A. B. second. Jockey Nc
Laughlin rode the victor. Time, 3:02 2-5.
Fifth race, mile and an eighth, Firenzi
won. Strideaway second, Taragon third
Time, 1:54 5.
Sixth race, one and three-quarter miles,
on turf, st. Luke won, Montrose second,
Bonanza third. Time. 3:06 3-5.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
ELECTRIC FLASHES.
Condensed Telegraphic Dispatches From
All Parts of the World.

Condensed Telegraphic Dispatches From
All Parts of the World.
The Prince of Monaco is dying.
Professor Ruskin is i'll at London.
A cremation society has been formed in
San Francisco.
The French Government will not reply
to General Boulauger's demand for trial
by Courtmartial.
The New South Wales Legislative As
sembly has approved the continuance for
one year of the San Francisco mail con-
tract.
The Native Sons of the Golden West
have decided to erect a monument in
Golden Gate Park in honor of the Califor-
mia Pioneers.
Abraham Griffin, jockey at Camden,
New Jersey, was probably fatally injured
at the race-track yesterday. His horse fell
and ran over him
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
MYSTERY SOLVED.
George Buck Turns Up in Chicago
Home for Inebriates.

Home for Inebriates.
CHICAGO, September 7th.-The police
have discovered the whereabouts of the
strange man who left his coat and valise in
the Sherman Carriage Factory on the after
noon of August Sd.
1t was thought the owner was George
Buck of 314 Third street, San Francisco
Sergeant Kaiser of the West Chicago Ave-
nue. station discovered George Bucks name
on his books and identified him as the
man who disappeared from the Carriage
Factory. Buck was walking on Milwau-
kee avenue on the afternoon of August Sd
and was taken to the station supposed to
be insane.
He was delirious at the time and unable
to answer questions, but letter was found
in his vest pocket which had bis name
written on it.
The next day he was sent to the Wash.
ingtonian Home for treatment by order of
the City Physician. He is now in that in
stitution, suffering from severe attack of
delirium tremenS,
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
THE NEW CHAPLAIN.
DIR. Henry H. Hall Appointed Chaplain
in the ARMY,

in the Army.
WASHINGTON, September Sth.-The Pres
ident to-day appointed Rev. Henry H. Hall,
of California. Chaplain in the army.
The new Chaplain is pastor of the Trim
ity Methodist Episcopal Church of San
Francisco, Cal.
There is no Chaplain in the service ap-
pointed from California. Chaplain Hall
was born in Cleveland in 1916 His father
was minister of some church, then preach
ing in Cleveland. Young Hall entered the
army while preparing for college in 1868,
at the age of seventeen. He enlisted in
Battery B of the Independent Pennsylva-
mia Light Artillery, served during the
Atlanta campaign as No. at piece, and
through the battles of Springhill, Frank
lin and Nashville as dispatch courier with
Chief of Artillery Major Goodspeed, ON the
staff Of General Stanley.
At the close of the war his battery was
ordered to Texas, and was not mustered
out until November, 1865
He was educated at Allegheny College
and entered Che ministry, and in the Mich
igan conference in 1869. Soon after he
went to central China as missionary and
returned in 1873, and since has been sta
toned at Santa Fe and points in the Cali
fornia conference to the present time.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
AIExICAN NEWS.
An English Syndicate Purchasing Ranches
and Mines.

An English Syndicate Purchasing Ranches
and Mines.
GUAYMAs (Mex), September 7th The
Mulatos Gold Mine, including ranch with
over 1000 head of cate, stores and twenty
square leagues of land, was sold to an Eng
lish syndicate for nearly two millions of
collars. The mine is situated 800 miles
east of Guaymas, on the western slope of
the Sierra Madre.
Two bands of Yaqui Indians attacked
Torrin and another village killing five sol
diers and wounding twenty, stealing cattle
and horses. The Indians were pursued
and two killed. The cattle were recovered
on the 5th.
1t is quite certain the Mexican steamer
Porferio Diaz, plying along the coast, was
lost between San Bias and Manzanilla.
She was due at Mauzanilla on August
2Sth. No tidiDgs have been heard of her.
Fifteen persons were aboard.
The reported riots in Magdalena, Sonora,
during the municipal election on August
18th, are false. There was no trouble, and
no Federal troops were called out.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
Terrific storm in ARIZONA.

TUCSON, September 7th.-The severest
storm for years prevailed in Southern Ari-
zona, between Bowie station and Benson,
for hours this afternoon, washing the track
of the Southern Pacific Company badly
and prostrating all four of the wires of the
telegraph company. No trains will be able
to run for twenty-four hours. The west
bound passenger train was held at Wilcox
and the east-bound at Tucson.