Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-02-08

arms. The negroes fred fifty shots. Den
mis- Carney and Anthony Bracker were in
stantly killed, and number were badly
wounded. The negroes escaped unharmed.
Death Rather than Dishonor.
HELENA Mont, February 4th.-Frank
| G. Cartwright, son of ex-senator Cart
wright of Oregon, committed suicide here
| to-day by shooting himself in the right
temple In gambling he gave checks in
excess of his funds. He left a note stating
that he could only avoid dishonor by sui
Gliding. He was married two months ago
in Oregon 10 a lady of high social standing.
The remains will be sent TO Portland.
They Can Come Home Now.
NEW YORK, February 7th. Recorder
Smith dismissed the indictments against
Thomas B. Kern and James a. Richmond
for bribery and corruption of the Board of
Aldermen in 1884, in connection with the
granting of the Broadway Surface Railway
franchise. Ex-AldeTmen Keenan,, Malo-
ney, Dempsey and others, who fled 10 Can
ada to escape arrest and prosecution, may
now return.
worlds Fair.
ALBANY, February 7th-Governor Hill
sent message TO the Assembly urging the
passage of the Worlds Fair bill in its orig
inal shape. He says he is ready to sign
the bill as originally presented, and that
delay threatens New York's chances.
Tie Assembly Conference Committee on
the Worlds Fair was unable TO agree and
adjourned until Monday.
Secretary Tracy Convaleseing.
WASHINGTON, February 7th.-Secretary
Tracy and Mrs. Wilmerding are rapidly
convalescing The Secretary expects to
resume MS duties Monday. The President |
De-.
Mrs. Morton and all the Cabinet families |
have recalled their invitations for social |
events issued for the present season. Il
National Guard Delegates.
WASHINGTON, February 7th.-Secretary |
Proctor to-day entertained the National |
Guard delegates ct Washington Barracks. |
A dress parade and skirmish drill by |
United States troops were part of the pro-
gramme. AfterwarG the delegates partook |
of an elegant luncheon in the barracks, |
and gave vote OF thanks to the Secretary.
International scuIling Regatta.
DULUTH Mimi, February 7th.-Thean
nouncement has been made by Edward
Hanlan that the Duluth Boat Club has
completed arrangements for an interna-
tionai boat-racing regatta to be held at
Duluth in August, at which time Sl0,000in
cash prizes will be distributed. Many
noted oarsmen will be in attendance.
The Women Did 1t.
LATHRoP (Mo). February thin spite
of the local option law two saloons have
been kept open in this city, and many dis
turbanees created thereby. A hundred |
ladies held an indignation meeting to-day |
and decided on crusade. They marched |
on the saloons, demolished the fixtures and |
spilled the liquors.
Rev. DR.. Balls Suit.
BUFFALO, February 7th.-The jury in the |
case of Rev. Ball, who sued the New York
Evening Post for libel on account of the
publication of matter in connection with
the Grover Cleveland Halpin scandal, in
which the reverend gentlemen was roughly
handled, this afternoon returned verdict
of No cause for action"
Merchant Marine.
WASHINGTON, February 7th.-J. B. Mont
gomery of Portland, Or, was before The
House Committee on Merchant Mar inc
this morning. He made an argument IN
behalf of subsidizing American steam and
sailing ships. He did this at the request Of
committee of the Merchant Marine Con-
vention.
Bills Approved.
WASHINGTON, February 7th.-The Presi- |
dent has approved the following bills To |
construct bridge across the Missouri river |
near the mouth of the Kansas river; to |
create three additional land offices in |
Colorado, and to authorize the publication |
OF digest of the international laws.
The Union Pacific Blockade.
HELENA (Mont.), February 7th.-Aided
by unusually warm weather, the Union
Pacific between Butte and Salt Lake was
opened to-day, and the passengers arrived
here. Unless a sudden change occurs in
the weather the officials say the road can
be kept open.
Lenox Hill Bank.
New YORK. February 7th-Conrad Jcr
dan, of the Western National Bank, was
elected to the presidency of the Lenox
Hill Bank this afternoon. The bank will
be opened tomorrow.
Tracy win Not Resign.
New YORK, February 7th.-General l. S.
Catlin, the brother-in-law Of Secretary of
the Navy Tracy, says that the latter will
not resign as the result of his recent be-
reayement, but win continue in Office.
Persian Monarch Disabled.
BosToN, February 7th.-The steamship
Iowa reports speaking the steamship Per
sian Monarch, with lost propeller, max
ing only three knots under sail, but she
declined assistance.
Costly Fire.
DALLAS (Tex.), February 7tb.-The new
Court house IN this city was burned this
morning, and several officials and clerks
had narrow escapes. The loss will reach
100000.
Harrison VIII Be There.
PITrsBURe, February 7th. : President
Harrison will tomorrow participate in the
opening of the Carnegie Library at Ale
ghany City.
JACKSONVILLE (Ala.), February TIL
Sam Dill, coiore6, was hanged to-day for
the murder Of Joseph Smith, also colored.