Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-03-26

letters on the large boat looked ike -OO1.
The opinion strengthens here that the
men found adrift on the raft were the crew
of the war-ship Conserva, fitted out here
for Hayti, but nominally for San Domingo.
Washington Territory Politics.
NEW YORK, March 25th.-Ex- Governor
Squire of Washington Territory and editor
Cavanaugh of Olympia are in the city.
They say the Republicans in that Territory
are more than holding their own in iInml-
grafton and are sanguine of sweeping
Republican victory in October, although
Sunset Cox and other Democratic orators
will be sent to stump the State.
Hard Times in the Coal Regions.
WILKEsBARRE (Pa.), March 25th.-The
Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania and Dunning
Coal Companies have entered into an
agreement not TO mine coal in Pittston for
a period of six weeks. This will close
twenty-one collieries and throw nearly
5000 men out of work The depression is
so great that many merchants will close
their stores until the situation improves.
Fifty Thousand Plum Trees Killed.
DAYTON (O.), March Horticulture
lists returned from Ross county report that
the disease known as " black knot is dew
astating the blue plum orchards in that
vicinity, and that the growers of damson
plums found already $4,000 dead trees and
burned them. The peach and red plum
trees are about ready to bloom.
Teemer's Challenge Accepted.
BosToN, March 25th.-This afternoon st.
John, the hacker of Gaudaur, telegraphed
Teemer that Gaudaur accepts his challenge
to row series of races for $500 side each
race, providing Teemer makes the distance
Two, three and four miles, Gaudaur to name
the first course, Teemer the second, and to
toss for the choice of third.
1t is Feared He May Recover.
EAST LIVERPOOL (O), March 25th.-A
brutal prize fight took place in West Vir-
ginia, opposite the city, early this morn
ing, between George Shaffer and William
Baxter. They fought thirteen rounds,
Furnishing each other severely. In the last
round Baxter was knocked senseless and
failed to respond when time was called.
Desperate Fight On Steamer.
CATTLErsBURG (Ky.), March 25th.-A
terrible fight occurred last night on Big
Sandy river steamboat, near Louisa, be-
tween the officers of the boat and Pike
county desperadoes. The clerk of the
boat was killed aud several others were
wounded. Steamboats, run from Louisa to
the Ohio river.
But They are Doubtless Strong.
New HAVEN Comm March 25th.-The
Internal Revenue Collector to-day seized
IL 900 pounds of oleomargarine at the fac
tory of n. ]. Nathan & Co. of this city. The
seizure was made by order of the Wash
ingion authorities, and neither the Col
lector nor the firm understand the nature
of the charges.
Open Season for Moonshiners.
MONTGOMERY (Ala.), March 25th-Five
Deputy Internal Revenue Collectors, op-
Grating in Marion county the past week,
captured eighty copper stills, the owners of
several escaping under fire. Another set
of Collectors in Clay, Chambers and Ran.
dolph counties captured thirty moonshiners
in three days.
Boon to Miners.
PHILADELPHIA, March 25th.-A special
&c the Ledger contains an account of the
operations of the Ellison concentrator,
which concentrates real ore dug from the
mines, Kidding it by mechanical means of
all dirt and earthly matter that interferes
with smelling. 1t will make possible the
profitable working of low-grade ores.
Remedy for the Tramp Disease.
LINCOLN (Neb.) March 25th.-Eight
tramps were publicly logged on their bare
backs in Fairbury last Saturday afternoon
for their impudent and boisterous conduct.
The fiogging was done by citizens COM
mittee, who led the pedestrians to the edge
of the city and advised them to keep
without its limits in future.
Attempt to Wreck Train.
LAREDO (Tex), March 25th.-The North
bound passenger train from Mexico, on
the Mexican National Road, was wrecked
at Malyato last night. The engineer and
inc tlu l-ilioI 80 ha
lieved the disaster was caused by train
wreckers. a large pile of stones was found |
on the track.
A Hoary-Headed Idiot.
ST. PAUL, March 25th.-Believing The re- |
volver he held to be empty, William
aged 80 years, this afternoon |
snapped it at Birdie Lucas and the bullet |
lodged in her brain. The bullet W. ex-
tracted and the girl is alive, although |
hurt.
Buried by Falling Building.
BINGHAMProN On. ", March 25th-A |
three-story brick building in process of |
construction fell this morning, burying |
dozen workmen in the ruins. All were |
rescued, except Fred Purcell, who was in |
stantly killed. Two others were seriously |
hurt.
Died On His Engine.
ROCHESTER On. ". March 25th-Levi |
Lewis, one of the oldest engineers on the |
New YORK Central, dropped dead on his |
engine near Chill tonight. 1t is supposed |
that heart disease was the cause.
Prince Wilkes Sold for $4,000.
PHILADELPHIA, March 25th.-Word was |
received here this afternoon that the IA |
nous horse Prince Wilkes, owned by Geo |
a. Singlery of this city, was sold in New |
York day Tor $4,000.
American Chess Congress.
New YORK, March 25th.-The sixth |
American Chess Congress opened this after |
noon. There are 81 entries. Nearly all |
the noted chess players in the world take |
part.
Jumbo's skeleton.
New YORK, March 25th.-Barnum has
presented the Museum of Natural History |
the skeleton of Jumbo From show
mans point of view it is worth $500 week |
for exhibition purposes.
Mrs. Lsngtry Resumes the Stage.
PHrLApELPHIA, March 25th.-Mrs Lang
try made her temperance on the stage in |
this city tonight in Macbeth" Beyond |
a slight weakness she showed no signs of |
her recent illness.
Dried Apples as - Luxury.
ROCHESTER,, March Carbohydrates here |
have formed dried-apple trust, with the |
intention Of booming the price to figure |
that will put it beyond the reach of all but |
the wealthy.
A Village Nearly Destroyed.
CLINTON (Ill) March 25th.--A fire at |
Kenny tonight destroyed the business |
portion of the village, entailing loss of |
800 900, with little insurance.
Women Cannot Vote There.
ALBANY, March 25th.-The bill allowing |
women TO vote at municipal elections was |
defeated in the Assembly tonight, 65 to Sc. /
And Maybe They VIII Not.
CHICAGO, March 25th.-The Weir Murphy |
fight will probably occur on Thursday or
Friday.
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