Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-06

CrlttenOen, In charge OF the third division
of the Government Survey, and chain
bearers E. w. Timberlake, George Woods
and Henry Overmeyer. Jesse Lee, Assist
dead, but recovered sufficiently to get to a
neighboring ranch, where he is now in a
pecariOus condition.
Secret Societies.
NEW York, June 5th.-At the meeting of
the Reformed Presbyterian Synod the re-
port of the Committee on Secret Societies
caused some excitement and considerable
discussion. Among others, Rev. Dr. John
son, of Oakland, CAL, arraigned the Ma.
sonic Order severely. After long debate
committee was appointed to draft set of
resolutions indicative of the sense of the
Synod.
Rev. Dr. Johnson, of Oakland, in his
speech, said: 81 believe the Church should
take stand against Masonry; but minis
ters are afraid to come out and denounce it,
because it is all powerful and its members
are even in the pews of all churches. The
Churches of the whole country are affected
in the same way. The Pope of Rome had
taken stand against it, and it was Just as
important that other Christian denomina-
tions should also"
Tobacco and Gum.
BUFFALO, June 5th.-The United Presby-
terian Assembly is wrestling with the to-
bacco question, many favoring expellipg
members who use the weed. A surprise
was created to-day when the new element
showed itself to day in well-formed pha-
lanx opposed to chewing gum. The latter
say it is worse than chewing tobacco, and if
one goes the other must
The report of the Committee on Reform
other things, all laws respecting divorce not
IN accordance with Bible teachings. EN-
phatic resolutions were passed favoriug the
use of the Bible in the common schools.
The report includes request for the Pres.
ldent to incorporate in the THANKSGIVING
proclamation proper recognition of Jesus
Christ as the Supreme Ruler of the nation.
An Embezzler.
CHICAGO, June 5th.-Ex-Judge Henry s.
Austin, an old and respected member of
the Chicago Bar, and who was prominently
connected with the founding of the city of
Keokuk, Iowa, has been imprisoned by
Judge Kohlsatt for the embezzlement of
$6, ,954 from the funds of the estate of which
be was administrator. Judge Austin says
his Imprisonment is unjust; that he bor-
rowed money from the heirs to use in a
financial venture. Meeting with disaster,
he was compelled to make an assignment,
but could have made up the deficiency had
the heirs given him time. They became
distrustful, however, and took steps which
resulted in his arrest.
Alabama Republicans.
MONTGOMERY, June 5th.-The Republi-
cans have nominated Noble Smithson for
Governor. William N. Vernon for Secre-
tary of State. d. B. Booth for Treasurer,
John T. Exell tor Attorney General, Eli
Jennings, for Auditor and Amos Towle for
Superintendent of Public Schools. All are
white men.
The principal fight in the Convention
was over the issues between the members
OF the white league and the anti-white
league. The latters candidate was elected
Chairman of the Executive Committee.
Silver is King.
NEW YORK, June 5th-Bar silver is 1 .03
to-day. The advance is due to the action
of the Republican caucus last night in &C.
cepting McKinley's proposition that the
Treasurer shall purchase 81, ,500,0 600 worth
OF American silver each month, and that
silver bullion may be used to meet the de-
mand for redemption. His proposition
also contained national bank redemp-
ton fund feature, and provision that
when gold and silver reach par there shall
be free coinage.
Fighting Lawyers.
New YORK, June 5th-Colonel Andrew
II. Dawson, Assistant District Attorney.
to-day sent challenge to ex-Judge Gan
ming s. Bedford, another Assistant District
Attorney, to fight a duel. The trouble
grew out of the conduct of q murder case
by Bedford. Application for warrant for
Dawson's arrest for sending challenge
was made in the name of John Doe. The
Judge reserved his decision.
An Indian Uprising Feared.
Fort WORTH TEX J, June 5th.-The wife
OF Congressman Hare died this morning at
Shawano, Wisconsin.
call has been made upon the Govern
ment for troops 10 protect the settlers and
Government officials from the depredations
OF the Indians, who are daily committing
assaults, and fears of an uprising are enter
tanned.
Good Markmanship.
WEST POINT IN. ", June 5th.-This
afternoon there was firing drill at the sea
coast battery on the river. The guns were
manned by the cadets of the second class
with chief detachment from the first
class. The target was patch of white wash
on the precipitous side of the Crows Nest,
several feet above the river shore. The
Workmanship was excellent.
A Sad State of Affairs.
ST.. LOUIS, June 5th.-Th Republic's
York, Neb., special says the fatalities at
Bradshaw now reach 15. The wounded
have been removed to other towns or into
the country. 1t is estimated the loss will
reach $250,000. OF the three hundred
stricken households it is estimated that not
10 per cent. of them will be able to erect
roofs over their heads.
Tornado in Iowa.
MARsHALLTowN ua.) June 5th.-Re-
ports have been received of violent wind
storm, almost tornado, in Hardin county
near Hubbard yesterday. Several farm
houses and outbuildings were demolished
and considerable livestock killed. All
the human beings escaped miraculously
with slight injuries.
A Sampson Killed.
BIRMINGHAM (Ala.), June 5th.- Bill
Thomas, colored brakeman, giant in
size and strength, was shot eight times
yesterday by six colored men and instantly
killed. Thomas was hated for his physi-
cal strength. Four of the negroes are un-
der arrest.
They Are Carpetbaggers.
BIRMINGHAM fAla.), June 5th.-Two of
the nominees of the Republican State Con-
vention which met at Montgomery on
Wednesday are ineligible under the Consti-
tuition of Alabama, on the ground of the
length of their residence in the State.
Grants Bequest.
CHAPEL HILL IN. C.), June 5rh.-James
Grant OF California has presented $4,000
to the University of North Carolina