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Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
TRAVEL BY AIR SHIPS.
What 1t Would Cost to Run Them i
They We're Practicable,


They Were Practicable.
Assuming that the difficulties of con-
struction have been overcome, and that
safety, speed and comfort, equal in amount
to that enjoyed on an ocean steamship, can
be guaranteed to the passenger who de-
sires to make an aerial voyage of several
thousand miles, what quantity of freight or
what number of passengers can be carried
by an air ship? And what will it cost?
inquiries the Epoch.
Assuming that the gas envelope were
made of aluminium, the hghtest strong
metal, a cylinder 500 feet long and 100
feet in diameter mot unlike transatlantic
steamship in dimensions) would contain
about 100000 cubic feet of hydrogen gas,
with buoyancy of about 120 tons.
The envelope, if made ITO of an inch
thick, would weigh about 100 tons. AL
lowing 2 tons for bracing and strengthen
ing envelope and tons for car, sails, en-
gines and machinery, there would remain
10 tons (the capacity of one ordinary
freight carr for crew, cargo and passengers.
A crew of 20 men, 10 to a watch, would
weigh Il tons; so passengers (the capac-
ity of one railway passenger carr tons
more; so pounds baggage to each pas
senger, say II tons additional, there
would still remain tons for fuel and
stores-for a transatlantic voyage of 80
hours, at speed of forty miles an hour, or
for an overland journey of 1920 miles
across the continent.
By processes lately introduced it is
hoped that aluminium will soon be manu-
factured for $1,000 ton. At that price
an alrship might be built for $I50,000 or
100000. Allowing 500 day for oil
fuel, $50 for food and 500 day interest
on cost of ship Is per cent. per annum),
including repairs, and $50 per day Incl
dental charges, the expenses would be
$3.50 per diem-about $1,000 for voyage
5000 miles. Allowing $500 for three or
four days sin port" the cost for carrying
each passc nyer 5000 miles at speed Of
miles an hour, including food, would be
about $50. So that if the average passen-
ger list should be but one-quarter of the
full capacity of our airship, the cost of the
would be about the same as
a tirst-class transatlantic passage
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22

nance, formerly Cashier of the Hipoticano
Bank at Valparaiso, is an smbezzler for
over 100000.
Several Chilean army officials have been
discovered to be defaulters to the army
fund for over 81 GOO 900.
The Uruguay Government has refused
the renewal of the twenty years concession
to William Lafone and London syndicate,
who now have the monopoly of the seal
fisheries islands of Maldonaldo. The svn-
dicate has been shipping about 10000 skins
annually.
Heavy Forest Fires.
HALIFAX IN. 81, September 2Ist.-The
largest forest fires ever seen on Prince Ed
ward Island ragged west of Summerside
on Thursday and Friday. The loss cannot
be estimated.
Three ssw-mills and large number of
dwellings and out buildings were DESTROYED,
Several people had narrow escapes from
being burned. The rain which has fallen
partly subdued the flames, but the people
are fearful lest the strong wind will again
fan them into activity.
Strikers Funds.
LONDON, September 21st.-The subscrip-
tons for the strikers were 5000. A bal
ance of $4,000 remains, IS 600 of which
will be distributed to needy families, and
the remainder given 10 lFsue unions. one
effect of the strike has been an increase of
one to four shillings weekly in the wages
of 200 other trades.
Baccarat Players.
LONDON, September 2lst-The police to-
day made raid on popular Cranbourne
Club, and arrested thirty-fve baccarat
players and betting men.
No Lives Lost.
HALIFAX, September 21st.-None of the
officers of the war. ship Lily were drowned.
The vessel was caught in a terrible storm
and driven on the rocks.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
PHnANTHRoPIC OFFER.
Twelve Boys to be Selected Yearly and
Given a Good Education.

UlSen n COOu Education.
New YORK, September 21st-Early in
May last w. W. Jasper, the City Superin-
tendent of Schools, received a communica-
ton stating that gentleman was anxious
to aid the pupils of our public schools in
their desire TO pursue a collegiate course of
study. The proposition of the gentleman
is to give $3.50 a year to each of twelve
boys, to be selected every year from the
grammar schools, and give them a five
year course in the College of the City of
New York or any other college, at the dis
cretion of committee named. The boys
to receive the twelve annual scholarships
he would have chosen without fayoritism
and by principle that shall select the most
promising, most deserving and most needy,
and whose parents are unable to support
them during college course, but who will
consent to their receiving its advantages if
given the needed assistance. In order that
his desire in this matter may be put into
immediate operation, the donor authorizes
the City Superintendent to give the proper
notice of the establishment of twelve
scholarships, and to award the scholarships
under such regulations as may be pre-
sclibed by the judges. He further stated
in his letter that any amounts required to
fully establish these scholarships would be
paid on demand.
The first twelve pupils were chosen last
Monday, and the money on the first years
expenses was deposited by the donor, SUBJ
ject to the order of the Examining Com
mittee.
Joseph Pulitzer, the editor and proprietor
of the New York World, is believed to be
the philanthropist.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
FRENCH POLITICS.
1t is Said the Votes for BouIanger VIII
Not be Counted,

Not be Counted.
PARIS, September 21st.-Deroulede and
other members of the Patriotic League,
which was recently suppressed by the Gov
ernment, have issued a manifesto in which
they appeal to all patriots to vote for Bou-
LANCER tomorrow and thus deliver the
country from the yoke of the Government
which is running France.
GauloiS says the Government intends to
issue proclamation declaring that the
votes cast for Boulanger will be void.
The Boulangists are working actively in
the interest of their candidates. Commit
tees have been appointed whose duty it
will be to closely watch the ballot boxes
and prevent any attempts at fraud.
PARIS, September 2lst-The result of the
elections will probably remain uncertain
until Tuesday next. The returns to-mor-
row will indicate the tendency of the vot-
ing but nothing definite is likely to be
known for two days. There are 1929 candi-
dates for 576 seats. Of these, 317 candi-
dates contest AZ seats in this city, which
makes any intelligent computation of the
chances quite out of the question, as the
127 old members decline to enter the con-
test again, and an unparalleled number
entirely new and unknown men will be re-
turned to the Deputies.
ooulanSeT was interviewed IN LONDON
in regard to the probabilities of the polling
tomorrow, and he repeated his confident
assurances of victory. If, he says, he has
not marked majority as a result of the
voting, he will at least be strong enough to
compel the dissolution of the Chamber of
Deputies within two months after its
formation. He and his friends will then
appeal to the country on a simple question
of the revision of the constitution, without
confusing this with other issues. The re-
suit, he says, will be an immense majority
against the Government and its consequent
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
EASTERN TURF.
Come to Taw Walks Away With the
Algeria Stakes.

Come to Taw Walks Away With the
Algeria Stakes.
New YORK, September 21st.-The track
was in good condition and the races at
Grsvesend Park resulted as follows:
First race, three quarters of mile, Ford
ham won, Volunteer second, Cracksman
third. Time, 1;153.
Second race, one and one-sixteenth
miles, Strideaway won, Badge second,
Golden Reel third. Time, 1:4S3.
Third race, Algeria stakes, three fourths
of a mile, Magnate won, Ballarat second,
Ruperta third. Time, 1:16.
Fourth race, Ocean View stakes, one and
one-eighth miles, Come to Taw won, Re-
porter second. Maidstone third Time. 1853.
Fifth race, three-quarters of mile, Tulla
Blackburn won, Major Daily second, June
day third. Time, 1:17.
Sixth race, one mile, Barriston won.
oarsman second, Macbeth II. third Time,
LA.
AT LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, September 21st.-The win
ners at Louisville Track were:
First race, one mile handicap, Nevada
won, Carus second, Mary third. Time,
1:433.
Second race, one and one-sixteenth
miles, Brsndolette won, Harry Glenn
second, Birch third. Time, 1:529.
Third race, Belle Meade Maiden stakes,
three-fourths of mile. Kitty Cheatham won,
Eberlee second, Danchief third. Time,
1:17i.
Fourth race, 3-year-olds, three-fourths of
a mile, May O.won, Lskeview second, Beth
brock third. Time, 1:l74.
Fifth race, two-year olds, half mile,
Carter B. won, Flyer second, Lady Jane
third. Time, sos.
Sixth race, half-mile, Lizolo won, Win
ner second, English Lady third. Time,
SOL.
TRoTTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK.
FLEETWOOD PARK IN. J.), September 21st.
This was the last day of the grand cir
cult meeting. The attendance was good
and the track fair. The four year-old stakes
was won by Repetition, Gillig second, Cur
ney distanced. Best time, 21S.
Pacing, Emma first, Belsora Wilkes
second. Best time, 2:214.
The 2:19 class, trotting, Geneva S. first,
Wit Curry second, Company third, Cobiana
Sprague fourth. Best time, 2:23.
The grand special race for S., 900, Harry
Wilkes first, Gean Smith second. Best
time, 2:19.
RACING AT BOSTON.
Boston, September 21st.-The track at
Franklin Park to-day was a foot deep in
mud.
The three-quarter mile dash was won by
Romp. Alfred B. second, Flagolette third.
Time 1:274.
Mile and one-eighth, Lady Pulsifer won,
Yoberg second, Reward third. Time, 2:O6.
One mile, Miliko Maia won, Krinote
second, Carrie G. third. Time, 1:5O2.
Seven.eighths of mile, California won,
Made Lowell second, Pomery Sec third.
Time, 1889.
One mile and a quarter over hurdles,
Tarquin won, Lijero second, Voltgeur
third. Time, 2:3S.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
WORK OF EXPERTS.
The Iron Exchange Bank Vault Blow
Open and SD, 500 Taken,

~NS AAoh A1AslidhSt NaulG l5EOWn
Open and S44 500 Taken.
HURLEY (Wis.), September 21st.-The
Iron Exchange Bank was blown open last
night and over $4,000 stolon. The money
was to pay the miners of the Ashland and
Germany mines. The cashier put the
money inside the iron vault and left shortly
after nine o'clock. The second door of the
vault was opened with key, indicating
the work of experts
The officers are at loss to know which
way to turn. A light was left burning in
the office, and few minutes after 8 o'clock
man was seen working at the safe, but he
had on the cashiers office coat, and moth
ing was thought of it by those who passed
the bank. The cashier returned soon after
IL O'Clock, when he discovered the money
missing. Active measures were then taken
to get g clue to the robbers, but no trace of
them has been found. The express com.
pany had no receipt for the money from
the bank officials.
Not even the faintest clue was left bv the
bold burglars. The door of the vault had
not been marred, and it was opened by
some one who had learned the combins.
ton. There were only two men supposed
to be in possession of it-Cashler Reynolds
and Assistant Cashier Leonard Perrin. The
exact amount stolen was $39, ,895. The rob.
bers were evidently in too much of hurry
to take the small silver, and $1S5 was left
behind.
The United States Express Company is
loser of the money. They did not deposit il
in the bank, but merely left it there for
safe-keeping over night, when it would be
delivered to the consignee Manager William
2. Lyon, of the Ashland and Germania
mines
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
CLAIMS TO BE THE WIDOW.
Alice Edith Blythe Denies Florence
Pnfarr,ifr

Alice Edith Blythe Denies Florence's
Paternity.
SAN FRANeIsco, September 21st.-Alice
Edith Blythe to-day filed an answer in the
Superior Court to the amended complaint
of Florence Blythe in the Blythe estate
contest.
The document denies that Thomas 81.
Blythe, the deceased millionaire, signed
the paper acknowledging himself as the
father of Florence, and states that deceased
had no knowledge OF the paternity of
Florence, except through letters from Julia
Ashcroft and James Crisp Perry, alleging
that the former was her mother and de-
ceased was the father of Florence.
The answer then alleges that deceased
was not the father of Florence and that the
statements made by Julia Ashcroft and
James Crisp Perry were false, and asks that
Florence be debarred from sharing in the
estate of deceased. Alice Edith Biyt he
claims TO be the widow of Thomas III.
Blythe
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
DREAMLEsS STUPOR.
A Living Man Who is Practically Dead
a Strange Case.


MINNEAPOLIS (Minn.) September 21.-In
the little town of Attica lives Herman
Harms, aged fifty.two. Twelve years ago
in Southwestern Illinois Harms was
troubled with fever and ague. While the
fever was on him he lost his reason, but
when it left him his mind was restored.
nut each attack left him weaker than be-
fore. In 1877 he was advised to come to
Minnesota. The fever returned after a
couple of years and for five years be slept.
For a time he was an inmate of the Roch-
ester Asylum, but still he slept, and physi-
clans were unable to rouse him. Eight
wears ago he rose and appeared full of en-
ergy. On May II, 1884, however, he felt a
stupor coming over him and again he slept
for three years. Doctors were summoned
but could do nothing. At the end of three
wears Harms again rose, but was so weak
that he was merely able to totter. He re-
NAMED awake only few months, when a
stupor came upon him, and he has now
been asleep for nearly two years and is
gradually sinking. This sleep, as near as
/ can make out" said DIR. Clark, a physi-
clan of st. Charles, 'is dreamless one,
and l do not think he is in a trance be-
cause his respiratory and digestive organs
seem to be in good order. am led to be-
lieve by all the symptoms that he is simply
in state of dreamless stupor. Practically
he is Dead
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
The Manner in Which r. G. Johnso
Disposed of 100000.

The Manner in Which r. c, johnson
Disposed of 100000.
SAN Francisco, September 21st-It is
stated that the late r. c. Johnson, who
died in London not long ago, leaving an
estate worth half a million in this city,
and whose will has lately been noticed in
the papers, bequeathed $100, 600 for charit-
able and educational purposes. The fact
that such bequest has been made has
been suppressed for obvious reasons. The
clause of the will by which the bequest is
made reads as follows:
81 bequeath to Z. B. Mastick and George
E. Jenkins 100000 for charitable and edu-
cational purposes, and empower them to
pay over and deliver to such charitable and
educational organizations as they may
deem beneficial and useful. The distribu-
ton of this fund / leave to their judg-
ment, the only limit or provision made by
me being that the societies or organizations
participating in the beouest shall be located
in the city and county of San Francisco
Mr.. Mastick is the well-known lawyer OF
this city and Mr.. Jenkins is prominent
New Yorker.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
GENEROUS PATRoNEss.
Mrs. Charles b. A1exander's Work In Be-
half of Kindercartens.

SAN FRANoIsco September 21st.-Mrs.
Charles B. Alexander who has been for
some years the honorary President of the
Silver-street kindergarten Association, has
lately made most liberal additions to her
liberal gifts to the institution. The build
ing, of which she is the owner, shelters
three kindergartens, the Crocker, Eaton
and Peabody classes. The matron occupies
the entire ground floor and the California
kindergarten Training School holds its
three weekly sessions here. Mrs. Alexan.
der has Just fitted up large lecture, room
for the training school, whose students
number this year thirty-six. A handsome
carpet covers the floor. and the walls are
tinted and adorned with suitable pictures.
Among other interesting objects are a
framed diploma of the school, an auto
graph letter from Frau Luise Frobel, GER
tifcate of award from the New Orleans
Exposition for the best normal work, and
many pleasant memorials from graduates
who have left some original bit of handi-
work behind them as they went out to
enter upon their practical duties. Mrs.
Alexander has increased her subscription
to the kindergarten, and is anxious to make
it one of the most convenient and thor
oughly practical institutions in the country.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
PORTLAND PICKINGs.
Fell From a Train-Sent to an Insane
Asylam-Rain-Etc.

Fell From a Train-Sent to an Insane
Asylam-Rain-Etc.
PoRTLAYp, September 21st.-Nels An
derson, aged %, hailing from Los Angeles,
was accidentally killed this morning by g
train from California. Anderson was ac-
companied by his wife. He stepped out
on the platform and in some manner fell
of. The accident occurred near Turner
Station.
This morning the household effects of
the late Ben Holiday were sold at public
auction. One hundred and five shares OF
Oregon Transfer Company stock was sold
at SIS, $50. the par value of which is $50 per
share. The stock was bought by lawyer
and it is supposed was bought for Joseph
Holiday.
Thirty-two delegates to the National
| Conference of Charities and Corrections
which recently convened and adjourned at
| San Francisco arrived here this morning.
They were driven around the city this
afternoon, and tonight mass-meeting
was held, a large audience participating.
Regarding their visit in California the
party are quite enthusiastic and say they
were entertained in royal style. They will
stay here about two days longer and then
| 90 East. The party will break up here,
some going home by the way of Yellow
stone and others by the way of the Ca
madam Pacific and Northern Pacific line.
A number will remain here to attend the
| Unitarian Conference soon to be held.
The piers at the end of the approach of
| the Oregon and North California Canal
bridge are settling. On the north side it
! settles faster than on the south, throwing
the approach out of line with the draw.
Trains passing over the bridge are under
orders to pass over very slowly.
1t is reported that O.. ]. Hunt, the con-
/ tracing architect of Portland, has left the
city, leaving numerous creditors. He is
| supposed to have gone to San Francisco.
Eva Temple, the San Jose girl, has been
| adjudged insane. Her parents refused to
interest themselves in her behalf.
Heavy rain fell this evening, reducing the
smoke that wrapped the city. The rain
will have the effect of extinguishing the
forest fires. No heavy loss is reported from
the fires to-day
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
HORRIBLE SIGHTS.
Recovering the Bodies of the Dead from
the Debris.


the Debris.
QUEBEC, September 21st.-This afternoon
the body of Mrs. Kemp was found under
a mass of stones, beams and rafters. The
head only was clear. In order to release
her body men attempted to move the stone,
weighing some 500 pounds, but it crashed
down upon the woman's head, smashing it
to jelly.
The body was recovered later, but leg
was torn off in pulling it out of the wreck.
The corpse of Margaret Welsh was
reached under a pile of masonry. The
head was almost severed from the body,
which was horribly mutilated.
These are the only additional corpses
found after twenty-four hours work.
The quantity of rocks, lumber and
masonry is so great that three or four hours
hard work does net show any difference in
the debris.
1t is thought that sixteen persons are
still missing and that they were in the
easements of the buildings at the time of
the landslide. The debris must be cleared
level to the ground in order to get at them,
and this will occupy several days.
The guard-room of the River Police sta
ton has been transformed into a mortuary
chapel and the twenty corpses recovered
have been laid in a row in front of the
altar, on which number of lamps are
burning. Aromatic essences are also
burned to counteract the stencil arising
from the decomposing bodies.
The chapel is open to the public and
the people flock there en- masse. The fun
eral will take place tomorrow.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
GONE TO MEXICO
A Man Robs His Employers and Deserts
His Family.

DENVER (Col.) J. September 21st.-It is re-
ported on good authority that ]. P. Will
Jams, the receiving teller of the First Ma
tional Bank, is defaulter to the extent OF
$S, 600, and has gone to Mexico.
The first of last week Williams was
granted vacation for one week, and took
his family to the mountains. The day after
his departure he returned, and gave as an
excuse that he had come back for some
clothing which they had forgotten. He
disappeared that evening, and nothing was
thought about the matter until to-day,
when the bank officials received letter
from Mrs. Williams, asking where her hus-
band was.
They became suspicious and ordered an
investigation of his books, which revealed
deficit of over $4,000. A further investi-
CATION shows that the night of the day
he returned to the city was spent at noto-
rious house on Twenty-second and Law
renee streets, and the next morning he
purchased ticket for Ell Paso Del Norte
Detectives are of the opinion that Williams
is friend of Wells, the man who held up
this bank several months ago for $2l 900,
and that he has gone to Mexico to join
him. The bank officials refuse to discuss
the matter, and say there is no truth in the
report.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
CHEROKEE ALLOTMENT.
They Want to Divide Their Lands Among
Themselves.

ST. LOUIS, September 21st.-The Congress
sional Commission on Territories and In
dian Affairs arrived at Muskogee, Indian
Territory, last night, and reception was
given them to day. They stopped over at
Vinita yesterday and interviewed a num-
Der of Cherokees, from whom they obtained
information. Since the Cherokee Commits
sion left Tahlequah a great agitation has
been going on concerning the questions
underlying the sale Of the strip and the al
lotment of lands.
The Cherokees recognize that their sys-
tenn of land tenure must fall before the
march of civilization. But few months
ago they refused to entertain the idea of an
allotment. Now they favor it, but desire
to hold all their possessions and divide
among themselves
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-22
The Methods that Evening Papers Ha'
to Adopt to Get News,

The Methods that Evening Papers Have
to Adopt to Get News.
CHICAGO (In.) }, September 21st.-Corsider-
able excitement has been created here by
the announcement by experts, hired by the
attorneys for the defense in the Cronin
murder trial, that the specimen of blood
stained cotton furnished them by the
States Attorney, as cotton found in the
Carlson cottage, was not stained by human
blood, and the defense have been highly
elated over the fact.
1t is said that the cotton mentioned was
placed there by two reporters of an evening
paper who, to get sensation for their
paper, upon hearing of the cottage deter
mined to place evidence of the crime in the
basement, and for that purpose secured the
cotton and beefs liver, and squeezed the
blood of the latter on the cotton aud, to
their surprise, were confronted by the evil
dence of the real crime. In their anxiety
to secure specimens of the true murder
they dropped the cotton in the basement,
and, consequently, the expert detected the
beef blood in the cotton in lieu of human
blood.
This story has been substantiated and
the attorneys for the defendants are not SO
cheerful as before the facts became known.