Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-04

UTICA n. VI, December 3J.-CeDtral
New York was visited by the second severe
snow-storm of the season TO day.
In Liquidation.
New YORK, December 3d.-The evening
papers say that at the regular auction sale
of teas to-day, Richard NJ. Montgomery &,
Co. announced that the firm was in course
of liquidation, owing to the late financial
hands of receiver. 1t was further an
nounced that stock company, to be called
the Richard NJ. Montgomery Auction and
Commission Co. would be Immediately
organized. Montgomery said his creditors
were entirely satisfied with the arrange
ment. George s. Gee, President of the
American Exchange National Bank, is re-
ceiver. Richard N. Montgomery & Co.
were the largest auction brokers in the tea
trade.
Smelling Works Association.
CHICAGO, December 3d.-The conference
of representative of the numerous smelt-
ing works throughout the country closed
this evening. Resident Thompson of the
National Lead Trust said the meeting had
been thorough, harmonious and satisfac-
tory to all. 1t WIS agreed, he said, to have
an Association, and the conference decided
to recommend the adoption of this plan by
all OF the smelling and refining companies
in the United States. The conference will
meet in Chicago. should the plan gain the
approval of all the interests represented.
Mast Produce the Books.
CHICAGO, December 3i-James C. Peas
ley, Treasurer of the Burlington Railroad,
was brought into the Federal Court this
afternoon for refusing to answer questions
before the Federal Grand Jury and refus-
ing to produce the books and papers of the
company. The jury is trying to discover
whether the road is violating the inter-
state commerce law By giving certain ship
pers rebates.
Judge Blodgett has decided that Peasley
must answer and produce the books.
Striking Coal Miners
BIRMINGHAM (Ala.), December 3d.-The
striking coal miners have been Joined by
nearly all the men at work Monday. All
the mines are idle except where convicts
are worked or negroes have been secured.
Eight thousand miners are now idle. The
indications are that the struggle will be
long and bitter. Nearly half the furnaces
in the district blow out their blasts this
week. Others will soon follow, as the
stock of coke is exhausted.
The Women Garry the Day.
PHILADELPHIA, December 3d.-The ques-
ton as to whether women shall be ad-
mitted in the General Conference as lay
delegates has been submitted to the congre-
cations of all the Methodist churches in
the United States, and the Philadelphia
Methodist will say tomorrow that of the
returns received the women have carried
the day.
Fatal Fire.
PITTsBURG, December 4th.-A M-About
l o'clock this Thursday morning fire
broke out in fiat owned By Dr. Dickers-
son. The lower floor is occupied as drug
store. Two bodies have been taken out Of
the burning building, those of Mrs. Irvine,
janitress, and that of her husband. The
latter was burned to crisp. 1t is sup
posed those are the only ones lost.
New Hampshire Legislature.
CONCORD IN. H., December 3d.-The
Senate this afternoon passed bill making
The census of 1890 the basis of representa-.
lion in the next House. The House Judi
,iary committee this evening decided to re-
port the Senate bill inexpedient. This will
probably create much discussion tomorrow.
A New Steamship.
PHILADELPHIA, December 3d.-El Sol,
The steamship whi6ezthe Cramps have Just
for the Pacific Improvement
Company, left the ship-yard at day. break
this morning for New York, where she will
receive her first cargo and commence regu-
lar trips between that port and New Or
leans.
Ended in Death.
WILLIAMsTowN (Ky.). December 3D.
Last evening George Burgess, saloon
keeper, shot and fatally wounded Alice
He then barricaded himself
in his saloon. The Sheriff and Deputy
Marshal broke down the door and fusilade
followed, which ended with the death of
Burgess.
Manufacturing Firm Fails.
PAssTAc IN. j., December 3d.-The Rel
lenhouse Manufacturing Mills have failed,
with liabilities at SS00000. The assets are
said to be somewhat less. The failure was
brought about by the embarrassment of
other houses and the prices prevailing in
wool.
Harrison's Message Indorsed.
BosToN, December 3d.-At a meeting
last evening of the new Executive Com
mittee of the Home Market Club, the
Presidents message was discussed and his
views on protection. reciprocity and the
Federal elections bill were warmly COM
Irish Enjoys
DAYTON (Ohio), December 3d.-The Irish
ENJOYS, Gill and Sullivan, arrived from
Chicago tonight, and were escorted by
large procession to the Opera House, where
they addressed large audience OF Irish
Americans.