Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-02-23

noon. 1t agreed upon the form of petit
ton to the Gar of Russia which will be
circulated all over the United States for
signatures. The petition, which is a
lengthy one, speaks of the interest taken
here in the Siberian exile system, COM
mends the penal reform already accom-
plished in Russia and calls the attention of
the Car TO the feeling of the friendly peo-
pie (Americans) that, in the punishment
of some of her subjects, Russia, whether
from causes peculiar to her people, or on
account of ancient custom, is not in all
points in harmony with the humanizing
sentiments of the age.
washington's Birthday.
CHICAGO. February 22d. = One OF the
largest military parades ever seen in this
CITY took place this afternoon in honor of
the day, which was pleasant and spring
like. The streets were crowded. A recep-
ton was held by the Cleveland Grays.
Major O'Driscoll, prominent Irish poll
tician, lawyer and soldier, and Pension
Agent, Jumped his bond before the United
States Court for $4,000. He defrauded
widow out of her pension money. Ex
Congressman Foran attached 0 Drlscoll's
property in Washington. O'Driscoll Is in
Dublin, Ireland.
British Bruiser.
NEW York, February Odd Another
pugilist from England has arrived on our
shores. He is light weight, and his name
is James Martin. His purpose in coming
here, he says, is to arrange match with
Ike Weir, the Belfast Spider, or Billy Muir
ply, the Australian, who whipped Weir III
San Francisco.
He claims that he can get backing of
from 81 600 to 5000. According to his
statement, Martin is the winner of twenty
battles, some of his opponents being among
the best men in England.
A Bishops Order.
NEWARK IN. j., February 22d.-A letter
from Bishop Wigger will be read to-mor-
row in all the Catholic Churches of this
diocese urging the parents under fear of
accommodation TO send their children
to parochial schools. The letter was issued
last week, but not read in all the churches
last Sunday. The Bishop has now given
strict orders that it be read to morrow, on
account of the alleged refusal of Father
Carrigan, of Hoboaen, to read 1t.
Mrs. j. G. Blaine, Jr.
NEW YoRK. February 22d.-A morning
journal saws: Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr.,
has sent her child to friends housein the
country for safe keeping, being induced to
this course through constant fear that the
bows father, who is often in the city, would
take the child away from her. 1t is al
legged that this anxiety about her child
greatly affects the mothers health and re-
tards her recovery.
Decidedly Silly.
New York, February 22d.-Mrs. Edna
Shell McRae- Green at one time became in
fatuated with Herbert Kelley, and prom
ised him half of her fortune if he would
marry her. He decidedly objected, and
then She made direct offer of 100000 to
him if he would elope and live with her
in Europe for one year. Kelley allowed
that this amount was good pay, but de-
clined the proposition on the ground OF
other obligations.
Fatal Epidemic.
AURORA (Tex.), February 22d.-A fatal
epidemic is raging here. The disease is
pronounced spinal meningitis, or spotted
fever, and several persons have died with
it within the last two days. The people
are terror stricken, and are fleeing from the
place. An appeal was made to Fort worm
for physicians and nurses, which was at
once responded to by the Mayor.
Moneyed Britons.
CHICAGO, February 22d. A morning
paper saws that the Union Stock Yards of
doubtless be sold to an English syndicate.
The price of the enormous plant is fixed at
$4,000, coo.
Treasurer Williams of the company says
there is no truth in the report.
Saved From Death.
ELLSWORTH (Maine), February ODD
The revenue cutter Dallas yesterday took
life crew to the wreck of the British
schooner Glenn. on Little Duck island, and
took off some of the crew of the schooner,
who had suffered terribly from exposure.
Four men left the schooner before the cut
Ter arrived, and it is feared they have been
lost.
Three Girls Missing.
MILwAUKEE, February 22d.-Three lady
students at the State Normal School at
Oshkosh-Mary Carney, Sarah Carney and
Miss Burps-started for church on Sunday
morning, and have not been seen since. 1t
is feared they attempted to cross Lake WIN
nebago to their homes, and broke through
the ice and persisted.
Placed Behind the Bars.
New YORK, February 22d.-George 81.
Pell and James H. Simmons, two of three
fnanciers indicted for embezzing $3l 600 IN
securities of the Lenox Hill Bank, spent
last night in a cell. This morning Sim
mons was released on $4,000 bail. Pell
will probably be released this afternoon.
A Regular Donnybrook.
CHARLOTTESVILLE (Ind.). February 22d.-
fight occurred to-day between the fresh
men and sophomores of the Wabash Col
lese. in which wagon spokes, canes and
fists were used and number hurt. Presi-
dent futile was struck from behind on the
head. The affair will be investigated.
Fatal Ride.
ELIZABETH IN. ~. February 22d.-A
team drawing a carriage containing three
ladies ran away this evening. and the ladies
becoming frightened jumped out. Miss
Mary E. Tyler was killed. Miss Carrie E..
Tyler was SO badly hurt she died soon after,
and Ella Tyler was terribly injured.
Acquitted.
CH1cAeo. February 22d. : Engineer
Twombley and fireman Lacloche. on trial
for murder in causing the death OF the pas
sengers killed in the wreck of the Rock
Island train near Edgewood few months
aco were this morning acquitted By jury
in the Criminal Court.
Three Years in Prison.
Cz1c.eo. February 22d.-The jury in the
Crnnin iury-bribiDg case this morning
broneht in a verdict finding the only re-
naming defendant on trial, Jeremish
O'Donnell, guilty, fixing the punishment
at three wears in the penitentiary.
Shot Himself.
Housros (Texss). February 22d.-R. b.
Culpepper. 3 member of the largest grocery
and cotton house in the city, suicided by
shooting himself yesterday. He was one
of the best cotton men in the South.
Destructive Fire.
RrcHMosD, February 22d.-The tobacco
fsctories of Alexander Cameron and Cam
eron & Sizer, and he fertilizer factory, and
| ihe Durham Manufacturing Company were
burned tonight. Loss about 100000.