Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-05-30

PEORIA, May 29th.-A sensation has been Gre
ated here BY the arrest of John spellman, oldest
son OF Edward Spellman, an Irish American
VINO became quite widely known during the
Cropin trial, at which he was a witness. Dur
ing the past two months a series of burglsries
nave been committed in this city, and the po-
lice have been absolutely unable to obtain a
clue TO the perpetrator. Nothing but money
was taken in each case. Last night police
man discovered man working on n safe in a
large wholesale house, and succeeded in effect
ing his arrest. 1t was young Spellman He has
confessed that he was the perpetrator of all the
recent burglaries.
Dishonest Agents.
ST. PAUL, May 29th.-The officials of the
western Union Company have unearthed
conspiracy among the eompanys agents in
south Dakota by which upwards of $50 goo has
been embezzled within the past FIVE years by
dishonest officials.
Mansger Mannix, at Sioux Falls and Blood
at Aberdeen, the alleged leaders in the conspir-
aey. have been indicted for embezzlement.
implicated, have been discharged. Superin-
tendent Nally says Blood has confessed the de.
tails of the swindle and furnished the names of
the accomplices.
Decoration Ceremonies.
NorRE DAME Qnd.l May 2eth.-The great
crate decoration of which has been just COM
pltted, was formally opened this evening with
impressive ceremonies in the presence of a dis
tingu:shed assemblage. The decorations were
by Luigi Gregoria, the celebrated artist, sent
over by Pope Plus X. especially for this work.
Their unveiling was followed by tremendous
burst OF enthusiasm from the assembled specta-
tors Bishop keane, rector of the Catholic
University at Washington pulled the cord re-
vealiug the group. After this wssa programme
OF music and speeeh-making.
Flogged by White Caps.
LOUISVILLE (Ky.l, May 29th.-A band of White
diana, at o'clock this morning and proceeded
TO a house occupied by Lucy Noyes and Jane
Flay. The women were dragged from their
BEDS taken to the edge of the town, tied to
trees and fiogged until both tainted from pain
Their thongs were then cut and the White Caps
departed, leaving their victims where they had
fallen at the foot of the trees, insensble.
The women were suspected of having set the
recent fires at the fair grounds near here.
Irish National League.
LINCOLN (Neb), May 29th.-President Fitz-
gerald of the Irish National League received a
cablegram from Parnell saying Your action
proval. fthe cablegram had reached me in
time should have advised the recent meeting
OF the Council"
Fitzgerald hopes to be able at an early date to
announce the definite time for the convention,
and has strong hopes of securing the attendance
of Dillon, Harrington and OBrien.
Cowboys VS.. Indians.
DENVER (Col}, May 29th.-A telegram from
Durango, Col, says: Indian Agent Bartholo-
new, of the Southern Utes, arrived here from
ceived a telegram stating that a fight had taken
place between the cowboys and Indians at the
Pine River Agency this afternoon, and that two
indians were killed and several injured. The
Agent left for the scene tonight A full ac-
count of the trouble is expected tomorrow.
Striking Italians.
MAyE's LANDING IN. J.), May 29th-This
afternoon, at R,cnland, the Italian laborers on
the railroad who claim not to have received
their pay for several weeks, struck and built
distractions across the track. They are armed
with picks, stones and clubs, and will not allow
further work until they are paid. The Sheriff
will go out with posse tomorrow, and trouble
is feared.
Christian Scientists.
NEW YORK. May 29th.-The Christian Sci
entists adjourned sine die to-day, after the
| adoption of resolution providing for the
disorganization of the National Association.
this retains the local bodies and chaIters, and
| the real work will go on as usual. The time
wasted in preparing for the annual meeting will
| be better employed by the various societies.
Banqueting Veterans.
VICKsBURG, May 29th.-The Blue and Gray
Veterans banQueted at Champion Hill and Fort
Gibson to-day, returning this evening. Appro-
pirate addresses were delivered by several
prominent men and veterans. Fully 5000 per-
sons were present. A grand barbecue was held
on the hill that was the center OF the fight at
explored the battlefield. The day was passed
in similar manner at Fort Gibson.
Charged With Completely.
CHICAGO, May 29th.-An Anarchist named
Kaiser has been arrested, charged with com.
plicity in the Haymarket dynamite affair. 1t
was alleged that he was an intimate OF Herr
Most, and had been talking in q very revclu-
tionary manner. Kaiser denies any connec-
tion with Herr Most. saying that they have
been enemies for years. He also denies en-
phatically any connection with the dynamite
scheme.
Will Put On a Fast Train.
CHICAGO, May 29th.-A new fast train from
Chicago to California will be put on the Atchi-
son Railroad on Sunday next. 1t will shorten
the fastest time heretofore made between
these points by twenty-fou hours. The time
consumed between Chicago and San Francisco
will be ninety-siX hours.
Restoring Rates.
CHICAGO, May 29th.-The general passenger
agents of the Western railroads met to-day, and
in accordance with the Presidents understand
ing, agreed to restore rates June 9Th TO the basis
the Trans-M Missouri Association will order the
restoration of rates from the Missouri river to
Colorado points.
Furious Storms.
LINCOLN (Neb), May 29th.-At O'Clock this
evening furious wind and rain-storms swept
over this part of Nebraska breaking trees, over
turning light buildings and demolishipg fences
and ehimneys. Reports are coming slow, but
up to 10 O'Clock no advice of any serious dam
age has been received.
new LOTTERY company.
LITTLE Rock (Ark), May 29th.-The Choctaw
Lottery Company, which obtained a franchise at
the last session OF the Choetaw Legislature, has
elected officers and is ready to commence busi-
ness. Nine hundred thousand dollars worth of
stock has been subscribed.
Revolutionists.
SAN ANTONIO (Tex.), May 29th.-The fact has
been Just discovered that a large number of
Mexicans in Laredo and other border towns are
attempting to organize revolutionary party to
invade Mexico. The leaders will be arrested if
found on Mexican soil.
The Money Still Posted
New YORK, May 29th.-Madden refuses to
draw down the five hundred dollars posted for
| the McAuiife-Sullivan fight to-day, insisting
that it should stand until Sullivan is in posi-
tion to accept the challege. Wakeley offered to
return the money, but Madden declined.
Offices Consolidated.
CHICAGO, May 29th.-E P Wilson, General
Passenger Agent of the Northwestern road has
| resigned. The passenger and ticket depart.
ments will now be consolidated under the man.
agement of W. A. Thrall
Spring Wheat.
NEW YORK, May 29th.-An important report
OF the Grand Committee of the Produce Ex-
change was made to- day and adopted by a large
majority. IL makes No. l northern spring
wheat contract wheat.
Heavy Loss by Fire.
WEIsER Qdaho) May 29th- The business Tor
tion of We,ser was burned at p NJ Loss, S125.-
600; insurance, $4,000. 1t was caused by lamp
falling in a hotel.
The California Poet.
New YORK, May 29th.-Fred Emerson Brooks
of San Francisco will be the poet on Decoration
Day at the evening exercises in the Metropolis
tan Opera House.
Business Failures.
CHICAGO, May 29th.-Bradstreets weekly re-
| port announces nineteen failures for the week
ending May s0th, against six for the correspond
| ing week last year.
To Change their Schedules.
| CHICAGO, May 2sth.-A secret meeting of the
| officers of the Brotherhood League is called to
meet in New York to change the schedules.
Ballot Reform.
| TRENTON IN. J.), May 29th.-Governor Abbott
to-day signed the ballot reform bill.
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