Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-28

killed Saturday night. Gibson left Hiawasse
saturday morning AID nothing was heard from
him until twelve hours later, when his dead
body was found one mile from town, near the
house of man named NJ /. Amogs, who is
suspected Of the murder, Amous comes from
North Carolina, and has been studying for the
ministry. Gibson, it seems, saw Amous beating
his wife. and demonstrated with him, at which
Amous became very angry and sprung upon
Gibson with knife, cutting his throat from ear
10 es,-, Amous then fed. Lynching parties
have been forl1ed to hunt for the murderer.
Newspaper Stock Sold.
NEW YORK, October 9th. --Marat Halstead
was seen this afternoon by an Associated Press
reporter in regard 10 the statement that he had
sold portion, and may be the whole, of his
stock in the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Hal
stead said he had agreed to sell a portion of his
stock, and did not see why there should be any
commotion about it. There is no deep political
scheme behind the matter, nothing revolution
ary or in any sepse remarkable He said the
rumor that CONNECTS with the transaction the
names of two distinguished politicians is with
out any foundation.
Business Failures.
BUFFALO, October 27th.-Clark & Partridge
proprietors ofthe Queen City Planning MILL have
made an assignment. The preference aggre-
gates 100000.
New YORK, october 27th.-D Fl Wickham &
Co., importers of diamonds, "a Maiden Lane, as
signed to-day. Preference was given to John
Munroe Co., not to exceed one-third of the
estate.
The assignee is not prepared to make state
ment of the ass SITS and liabilities. The business
aggregated $1,000 900.
Much Damage Caused by High Tides.
Boston, October 27th.-The extremely high
tide the past two days caused much damage
along the line of the Boston Revere Beach and
Lynn Railroad. The water is clear over the
seawall which protects the railway, and at
Winthrop junction everything is completely
surrounded with the flood. A large gang of
men are at work between Oak Island and Point
of Pines protecting the outward track, which
washed away for about 4C0 feet wide. In Bos-
ton harbor the tide was the highest to-day for
long time.
The Fall in Silver.
NEW YORK, October 27th.-Dealers in silver
except its manipulation by the London holders.
Four hundred and nine thousand ounces of
foreign silver was imported last week at this
port. Half of this came to one German house
from London. II is asserted this shipment re-
suited in loss, but that must remain a matter of
conjecture.
Oil Companies Combining.
FINDLEY (0.), October 27th.-A gradual, but
constant decrease In the price OF the Ohio
product by The Standard Oil Company has at
last forced the Independent producers and re-
fiuers of Northwestern Ohio to combine. To
this end movement began to day looking to-
ward the consolidation of a number of re-
ineries and producing companies for mutual
protection.
d-Blooded Murder.
sTuBENsy1LLE (o), October 27th.-A cold
blooded murder was committed in West Vir-
giua across the river this morning, Frank
Galto, an Italian, being shot three times by
Frank Cruise, fellow countryman. Robbery
was not the object and much excitement pre-
walls. the citizens thing Cruise was deputed by
the Malta TO kill Gallo.
Massachusetts Congressional Elections.
BosroN, October 27th.-The Globe says the pol
iticians are greatly excited over the discovery
of glaring inaccuracies in the Congressional
eating the matter find it difficult to explain on
the ground of carelessness. The discrepancies
in one district alone are over 1000 votes. In
teresting developments are promised soon.
Board of Regents in Session.
New YORK, October 27th-The annual meet.
ing of the Church University Board of Regents,
which is the central Educational Board of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, was held here to-
day. Among the measures discussed and
adopted was the proposed meeting of general
conference in this city next day, representing
the educators of the Episcopal Church of the
United States.
Hennessy's Murderers.
NEW ORLEANS October 27th.-A mass-meet-
ing of citizens, called by the committee of fifty,
was held to light. The committee submitted a
report TO the effect that $4,000 had been re-
quired TO carry out the plans 10 secure the ar
rest and conviction of Hennessy's assassins. A
resolution was huOpttu approving lut CUulst VI
the committee and pledging 1t support.
Freight Train Ditched.
YUMA (Col J, October 9th A freight train on
the Burlin ston road in Yuma county was
ditehed this morning. Fifteen cars loaded
with cattle and horses were completely
that they will die. man named Marion, ac-
companying the stock, was killed and others
were slightly injured.
Immediate Action Urged.
DENVER. October 27th.-Telegrams and letters
in great numbers have been addressed 10 Gov
ernor Cooper during the past month asking that
steps be taken to protect the settlers in Routt
county from depredations by the Indians. The
latest advices are that the Indians are becoming
very bold, and the Governor has telegraphed
the President urging immediate action.
Cincinnati's Board of improvements.
CINCINNATI, October 27th-The Mayor this
afternoon appointed a rev non partisan Board
of Public improvements in accordance with the
Act OF the Legislature Just passed. The mem
bers of the old Board have asked the Courts for
an injunction, holding that special legislation
in the case is unconstitutional.
Panic Among school Children.
BALTIMORE october 27th.- Some waste paper
in The basement OF the coiored school on Court
land street caught fire this morning and the
smoke caused panic among the children.
Katie Smith jumped from third-story window
and was fatally injured. There were no other
serious casualties.
Two Miners Killed.
OKLAHOMA CITY Il. IT,, October N.-John
Webb and Henry Switzer. living at the same
cabin on the line of their adjoining claims were
called 10 their doors last night by persons un-
known and killed. 1t is supposed the murder
was committed by contestants to the claims.
William l.. Scott in Ill-Healfh.
NEW YORK, October 2zsh-It is reported that
William L. scott has decided to sell his stable
and again retire frozn active participation 10
turf matters, owing to ill-health. scott Will
still retain his interest in the stock farm neal
Erie, Pa, where Rayon dor has his home.
Decrease in the Potato Yield.
CHICAGO, October 27th-The Farmers Reuiel
will say this week that according TO statistic.
received the grand to tai of the potato crop IN
this country for 1890 will be about 10, 735, 900
bushels, as against 2SS, 501 900 in 1889 and 2l6,
646, 900 in 1SSS.
Homicide and Suicide.
AUSTIN (Texas), October 27th.-Bill Dsrnwell
an ex-policeman, this afternoon shot and kinet
Maggie Null and then blew out his own brains
Drink and Jealousy were the causes
All Quiet.
WAY Cross (Ga), October 27th.-Al is quiet a
! VarDes'. Mr.. Varnes has sold out his interes
there and left the country, saying he Is s5,oV
| out of pocket
| Mark Twain's Mother Dead.
KEoKUK (Eowa). October 27th.-Mrs. Jan
/ Clemens, mother of Samuel L. Clemens. bette
known as Mark Twain, died this evening, age
81 years
4 NEW YORK, October 27th.-W Worlds champion
ship, sixth game: Louisville 2, Brooklyn