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Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27

houses. They are occupied mostly by
well-to-do mechanics, and among these the
cyclone spent its greatest fury.
The air was hot and humid. Dark
clouds scurried westerly through the
heavens with intermitted rain. Suddenly
the wind veered and an inky black cone
like cloud seemed to drop from the cumu-
lous mass and moved rapidly with awful
aspect toward the city. 1t was accom-
panied by torrents of rain. In an instant
the crash came. Buildings were lifted
from their foundations and dashed to
pieces, others were tipped over or blown
from their position, and more or less
damaged.
The air was filled with debris. Most of
those who me. death in the wreck were
killed instantly. Many lay unconscious or
groaning in the ruins of their homes. The
train of ruin in its path showed that the
cyclone touched the earth at or near the
cricket grounds, and crossed Emmett street,
Broadway on the railroad and Parker
street, and entered Springfield street
at its southwest end. 1t traversed its
entire length and demolished nearly
everything in its course, including a
house on Foster street and two on South
Union street, where they cross Springfield
street. 1t passed from Springfield street
into Union Square, levelipg over 500 trees,
and thence over the Shawson river into
Andover, where it exhausted its fury on
the trees and fences.
The cyclone entered Springfield street,
where the greatest devastation was
wrought. When house No. 81 fell, O'Con-
nell. his wife and daughter, Mamie, were
carried down with it. O'Connell was first
to be extricated, and he suffers severe in.
ternal injuries. His wife and daughter
were removed from the ruins after over
two hours hard work, both dead.
On Portland street lumber yard was
blown to atoms. The gate keeper at the
crossing was lifted bodily from his cabin
and carried some distance. He was seri-
ously shaken up and was for some time
unconscious.
No. I6 was occupied below by William
Collins. 1t was lifted from its foundation,
and the upper part came crashing through
the ceiling of the lower one where
sat Mrs. Collins and three little
| children. For a moment heart-rending
shrieks came from the heap of rubbish,
then all was still. Mrs. Collins was taken
out dead, also her daughter Annie, aged 6.
On South Union street great damage was
done. The wind continued in the direc-
ton of Springfield street, northeastward
through Union Square, broadening out,
twisting trees in every conceivable shape.
The following is list of the dead: NJ.
Higgins, aged 35; Mrs Mary O'Connell,
aged 34 Miss Mary OConnell, aged II;
Mrs. Elizabeth Collins, Annie Collins, aged
| 6; Hannah Beatty, aged 8; Mrs. Mary
Lyons and Helen Cutler. A. Hart is at
the hospital, and it is thought he will die.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27
MARE ISLAND.
The Special Secret Service Detective Say.
Things Are in a Bad Way.

The Special Secret Service Detective Says
Things Are in Bad Way.
WASHINGTON, July Goth Detective Car
ter, of the United States Secret Service, has
returned to Washington. At Mare Island
he was familisrly known as Tom Carter"
but the truth is he belongs to the United
States Secret Service He was detailed by
the Treasury Department to investigate
certain alleged frauds at Mare Island.
Upon his arrival he reported to the Depart
ment in the following words: Things are
rotten at Mare Island. Among other
things discovered was the stealing of Gov
ernment supplies by sailmaker Redstone"
No further information can be procured
at either of the Departments, as those who
know anything about the matter are en-
Joined to secrecy, under penalty of dis
missal. Nor will those detectives sent to
Mare Island prior to the arrival of Carter
upon the scene divulge any further infor-
nation on the matter.
1t is learned that the alleged defaulter,
McCuddep, is on the bond of Paymaster
w. w. Williams in the sum of S25 000
Williams has Just been relieved from duty
as general storekeeper at Mare Island.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27
Mr.. Blaine's Recipr, city Strengthened
by His Letter to Senator Erxe

Mr.. Blaine's Recipr, city Strengthened
by His Letter to Senator Frye.
WASHINGTON, July 26th-The feeling in
Congressional circles is that Mr. Blaine, by
his last letter to Senator Frye, has strength
ened his reciprocity proposition, and that
it is making substantial headway here, and
if it does not carry when the time comes in
the Senate for vote upon il, the friends of
the Maine statesman will be greatly aston
ished. The friends of Blaine declare that
he is not higgling as to the precise terms in
which reciprocity shall be recognized, in
sisting only that whatever terms are en-
ployed shall be definite and comprehen-
siye. 1t is even said that the Pierce amend
ment to the Mckinley bill is entirely ac-
ceptable to him, and that should it be
adopted he will be satisfied with the re-
suit.
The Pierce amendment, it will be re-
membered, empowers the President at end
of year to reimpose the sugar duties
against those countries which may refuse
in return for the opening of the American
market to that staple to open their markets
free to the products of this country
So confident is Mr.. Blaine that for free
sugar here Cuba and Porto Rico can be
made to open their markets for American
pork and breadstuffs, that he will consent
tnat year trial De gwen the proposition.
Mr.. Mckinley, though he has read
Blaine's letter, would have nothing to say
about ii this morning.
Mr.. McKenna was seen by California
Associated Press reporter. He remembered
Mr.. Blaine's being before the majority of
the Ways and Means Committee at the
Ebbitt House, and that Mr.. Blaine had
made very clear and able argument in
favor of reserving the sugar duty. He
called attention to the repeal of the duty
on hides and coffee, saying that mistake
had been made in trading on these, and
urging the Committee not to make SINH
lar mistake as to sugar, which was the only
thing left to trade on.
Mr.. McKenna said he did not know that
he was ready as yet to go into reciprocity
as Mr.. Blaine proposed, but that he agreed
with the argument Mr.. Blaine then made,
and that he supported him. He said he
could not recollect just what committees
Mr.. Blaine spoke of in connection with his
reciprocity proposition. but that he under
stood him to be speaking generally of the
South American Republics. His talking,
however, was directed to the general propo-
sition of reserving the sugar duty to trade
upon in the interest of extending our mar.
ket
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27
The Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, July 26th.-The Republi-
can members of the Ways and Means Com
mittee who are in the city had meeting
to-day, nominally to confer about the order
of business. They took no action on that
subject, but the question of reciprocity, as
proposed by Secretary Blaine, was dis
cussed at length. 1t is said that all the
members present expressed themselves op-
posed to the adoption of either of the
schemes outlined in the Hail and Pierce
amendment to the tariff bill.
National Bank Deposits.
WASHINGTON, July y26th.-Representative
Dorsey, from the Committee on Banking
and Currency, to-day reported to the House
bill limiting the compulsory deposit of
bonds by national banks to 81, 900 in each
case, with proviso that voluntary with
drawal for the retirement of bank notes
shall not exceed S. ,O0O, 900 in each month,
and that the bill shall not apply to bonds
deposited to secure public moneys.
The Columbia River.
WASHINGTON July 26th-Senator Mitchell
to-day presented in the Senate a telegram
received from Astoria, Or, stating that
representatives of the entire country tribu-
tary to the Columbia river, including the
States of Oregon, Washington and Idaho,
desired affirmative action on the river and
harbor bill, as the plant aud jetties at the
mouth of the Columbia river were rapidly
deteriorating.
Postmasters Changed.
WASHINGTON, July 26th.-Postmasters
have been changed as follows:
California-Mary E. Platt, appointed at
Leon, San Diego county, vice f. Q. Gill, re-
signed.
Washington-Mrs. E. Mcdonald, at
Maple Valley, King county, vice c. o. Rus
sell, resigned.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27
HEAT OF THE SUN.
A Theory as to the Radical Changes
Which Climates Undergo

Which Climates Undergo.
There seems to be sufficient reason for
the belief that the heat at present emitted
from the sun is neither greater nor less
than that which our iuminary used to dis
pense ages ago, says Good Words. Where
the vine and the olive now grow the vine
and the olive were growing twenty CEN
turies back. We must not, however, place
too strong a reliance on the deduction
from such a fact. Darwin has taught us
how by natural selection an organism can
preserve its adaptation Notwithstanding
the gradual change of the surrounding
conditions. The facts, however fail to
show any grounds for imagining that there
have been changes in the Climates of the
earth with historic times.
We have geological evidence as to the
character of the climate which prevailed
at remote antiquity far earlier than any
historic testimony. The records of the
rocks show us unquestionably that our
globe has passed through many striking
vicissitudes of heat and cold. The records
demonstrate that there have been periods
during which some of the fairest regions of
this globe were desolated by frost so
frightful that they became thickly cased
with solid ice. There have also been pc
riods when conditions of precisely oppo-
site character have prevailed. Those polar
regions which are now the perennial abode
of impenetrable ice have once enjoyed a
succession of long and delightful summers,
divided by winters remarkably alike for
their brevity and mildness Arctic soli-
tude, now so dismal and so barren then
nourished plants and animals that can only
thrive under genial conditions of climate.
No doubt the question as to the origin
of these great climatic changes which
have so frequently occurred in the course
of geological time presents many diff
culties. Opinion is divided as to what
the cause of these changes may have been.
| do not now enter into this subject, be-
cause for our purpose it suffices to note one
very important conclusion.
Those who are competent to offer an
opinion on the question OF the cause of the
geological variations of climate are in
substantial accord that the changes have
not been due to any actual variations in
the supply of heat emitted from the sun.
In other words, there is not the slightest
reason to believe that the sun itself has
been either appreciably hotter or appreci-
ably colder during geological times than
1t Is at the present moment.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27
GERMAN AFFAIRS.
The Emperor's Visit to Russia-Bismarck
Interviewed,

The Emperor's Visit to Russia-Bismarcl
Interviewed.
Copyright, 1890, by New York Associated Press. |
BERLIN, July 26th-It is reported that
the Emperor will visit Bismarck. The
Emperor must have been stung by the ex-
Chapcellors personal sarcasms and the
question OF how to silence him probably
occupies the Emperors mind as much as
the critical developments in the east. All
idea of adopting legal measures to suppress
Bismarck's utterance have, however, been
abandoned.
The Emperor will return from England
August Sth, and pass q week at Potsdam
before starting for Russia. He will return
from Russia on the 25th, and within
month thereafter it will be known whether
the German-Austrian relations with
Russia will be more friendly or strained to
the point of rupture.
The Grdshdanin of st. Petersburg, which
is credited with an occasional inspiration
by the Gar says of the Russian policies in
the Balkans: The basis of the expected
arrangement appears to be the Cars ac-
ceptance of Emperor Williams candidate
for the Bulgarian throne. The events in
Bulgaria. however, may precipitate revo-
luton and pullify this diplomacy. In
view OF possible rupture with Russia,
Emperor William, during his recent visit
to Copenhagen and Christian, revived the
proposal for Scandinavian coalition, in
Guiding the reabsorption of Finland by
Sweden. The Emperor offered King Oscar
as the price of Sweden's entry in Drei-
bund the prospective restoration of Finland.
BISMARCK INTERVIEWED.
Prince Bismarck giving the Novoe Uremyd
correspondent second interview, deplored
the menacing aspect of affairs, and said he
felt it now more than ever his chief duty
to try to assure the peace of Europe.
why" he asked, should Germany con-
ttnue to regard Russia as an inevitable
enemy?" AT the present moment, he said,
absolutely no reason exists for German war
with Russia, and an attack on Russia by
Germans was inconcelvaoie on any good
grounds Germany's energies ought to be
concentrated in dealing with the dangers of
socialism. The longer the State gave way
to the Anarchists demands the bloodler
would be the issue.
The whole tenor of the interview sug-
gests that Bismarck is unreconciled to the
Kaiser. He will become formidable on
ponent in any line of foreign policy in
yolving quarrel with Russia.
THE SOCIALIST PARTY.
The Socialist committees have intrus.ed
Herren, Bebel. Liebknecht, Singer and
Auer, the production of plan for the re-
organization of the party, to be presented
to the Congress which meets in Berlin in
October.
The language of the Folks Tribune which
is edited by the extremist Shipped, fore
bodies increasing fric ion between the Sec
tons of the party. The extremists are i'm
patient at Bebel and Liebknecht's pacific
policy.
The operation performed by Professor
Fuchs, of Vienna, on the eyes of the
Shah's first wife pas proved unsuccessful,
and she is now totally blind
Buffalo Bills Wild West Show is pros
pering. NJ Herbett, the French Embassa-
dor; Mr.. Phelps, the American Minister,
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27
BEHRING SEA.
High Commendation of Secretary Blaine's
Action in the Matter

8
Action in the Matter.
WASHINGTON, July 26th.-The Star has
the following double loaded comment on
the Behripg Sea controversy: "Mr. Blaines
old time admirers are well pleased with the
manner and matter of his Behring Sea cor
respondence. While there has been no
progress toward a settlement of the con-
troversy, the grasp Mr.. Blaine has of the
situation and the vigor of his expressions
and the power of his argument are COM
mented on with considerable enthusiasm
The evel bal agreement which he has tried to
hold Lord Salisbury to was that made with
the Democratic Minister. From Lord Sal
isbury's correspondence it appears that the
British Minister of Foreign Affairs had an
idea that Mr.. Blaine would be ready to
agree that his predecessor of another party
had blundereG, and that the position of
her Majesty's representatives had been
mis- represented. If Lord Salisbury had
such an idea, it was very promptly dispelled
by Mr.. Blaine's vigorous defense of Mr..
Phelps, and the declaration that in him
the United States put its trust. This has
received great deal OF favorable comment
by men in both Iarties, who admire the
broad views and manly course of the Sec
retary of State. Lord Salisbury's attempt
to play upon party feeling is severely
criticised. The contrast Netween this sub
tie attempt on Lord Salisbury's part and
the generous and manly position of Mr..
Blaine is regarded as most honorable to the
latter"
A prominent Democrat said to the Star
reporter on this point: "a less able man
than Mr.. Blaine might have seen in this
situation an opportunity to put his prede.
cessor in an unfavorable light before the
country. and 10 claim al the credit in the
controversy for himself. But he gives Mr.
Phelps full creoit and sustains him in
way that must be pleasing to every patriotic
American. Mr.. Blaine does himself and
the country great credit in this and carries
away the honors of the contest A settle
ment was almost concluded when he took
hold of the question, and it has now been
thrown bacK to where it was when the
negotiations were first opened. But Mr.
Blaine has done this. He has stated the
contention and the claim of this Govern
ment clearly and strongly, more clearly
than it has ever before been put. He has
worsted Lord Salisbury in the argument at
every point, has put her Majesty's Govern
ment on the defensive, and has made our
claim the only fair basis for settlement"
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27
THE PAYING TELLER.
How Young Man Made One Tempo
rariiy Decent.
IErnr,n tlo N.n, l. tn.

rarily Decent.
From the New York Tribunel
The autocratic paying teller of GER
tain NaSsau-street bank had an unpleasant
experience one day last week. A tall,
young man, with whiskers trimmed as
though they had been laid out by land
scape gardener, hurried up to the window
and presented check for $3.50.
'.Please let ME have it in he
began.
Mind your ewn business, snapped the
red-headed autocrat within. '1'll give
you what is convenient"
The tall young man followed this ad-
vice. took the money handed him and
started away. In moment he returned.
you've made mistake" he said, mildly.
"Not responsible for any mistakes after
leaving the window" responded the pay
ing teller sharply.
"But YOU"
1--WE make no corrections; move on"
'Oh, very well,'' said the tall young
man eheertully, waving bill! at the graf
ing, Il was only going to tell you you had
given me fifty dollars toe much but can
stand it if you can" he added as he turned
away.
The change that came over the red-f
headed teller was extraordinary.
"Hey there, hold on" he called.
mind your-own business. | shall suit
my own convenience
But wait a moment" called the teller,
growing more and more agitated, as he
hastily unlocked the window and thrust
out his head.
Don't grow excited" responded the
overpaid young man soothingly, ''we never
make corrections after leaving the win
dow"
"Oh don't mind that; come back here,p
pleaded the head from the window be-
seechipgly.
BY this time the dialogue was attract
ing attention and the tall young man
stepped up to the teller and said sharply:
II have come to you again and again
with checks to be cashed for the firm, and
you are always grumpy, ungentlemanly
and disobliging. To-day you thought you
had underpaid me, and you were going to
let me suffer. Instead of that you gave
me $50 too much, and l have got you Just
where | want you. If you will apologize
for your meanness and agree to be pleasant
and obliging hereafter, you can have the
$50 back, but under no other condition"
Those who listened did not hear what
the paying teller answered, but his meek
tone and the return of the $50 bill told
sufficiently plain story.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
California May be Honored With the
Grand Commandership.

California May be Honored With the
Grand Commandership.
BosToN, July 26th.-Grand Army ar
rangements and Grand Army politics con-
stitute the current talk about Boston. The
political end of the coming encampmeut,
of course, centers in the election. Alger, it
is understood, will decline to stand again.
The contest promises to come between the
veterans of the East and those of the West,
and while it will be altogether friendly
one it will be none the less spirited. Col
onel Smedberg OF California is the man
who seems to have the call on the soldiers
from the States beyond the Mississippi
river, while Colonel Wheelock G. Veazey
of Vermont, the present Interstate Com
merce Commissioner, is the Eastern favor.
lite. Hovey of Indiana. and Weissert of
Wisconsin, are also named as possibilities.
Among the reviewing party will be Presi-
dent and Mrs. Harrison, ex-President
Hayes, General Sherman, Major General
Schofield, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Hancock, Mrs.
Farragut and Mrs Sheridan
Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-07-27

EAST OF THR ROCKIES.
4 Terrible Cyclone in Northeastern
Massachusetts,.
CALIFORNIA FRUITS IN THE EAST
Twenty-one People Poisoned From
Eating Meat-The Grand
Army-Etc-
1
CALIFORNIA FRUITS IN THE EAST
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-UNIoS.l ]
ON THE TURF.

Racing Events Throughout the East Yes
terday.
MONMOUTH PARK. July 26th.-Ihe track
was q sea of mud and water combined to-
day.
Passaic Stakes, all ages. tnree-fourths of
mile, Volunteer won; Reporter second;
Tipstaff third. Time, 1:14!.
Sapling Stakes, for two-year-olds, three
quarters of mile, Necromancy colt won;
Russell second; Foxford third. Time,
1:l64.
Stevens Stakes, for three-year. olds. mile
and five furlongs, Banquet won; Kings
Own second, Jersey Pat third. Time,
2591.
One mile, Rhono won; Eon second;
Diablo third. Time. LAO.
Mile and a quarter, Eurus won; Chaos
second. Philosophy third. Time, 2:13l.
Three-year-olds and upwards, seven fur
longs, Arab won; Satisfaction second; Rem
zance third. Time, 1:29.
Soud Stake. free welter-weight handicap,
five furlongs, My Fellow won; Sirocco Sec
ond; Guard third. Time, 1:03.
Two-year-olds, five furlongs, Blithe won:
Peter second: Exclusion, thiro. Time,
1:03.
AT ST. FAUL.
ST.. PAUL, July 26th.-Maiden two-year-
olds, five furlongs, Marmora won, Marmosa
second, Walnut third. Time 1:03.
Three-year. .olds, or upward, mile and
hundred YARDS, Warpeak won, Khaftan
second, Duke of Highlands third. Time,
1:49a.
Sweepstakes for gentlemen riders, one
mile, Bertha won, Factus second, Parkill
third. Time, 1:484.
Hamlin stakes. for 3-year-olds, mile and
fhrao furlopCo pripno Topen Uop ROhce-
pierre second. Davidson third. Time, 2:254.
The value of the stakes to the winner was
$3.2l0
Three-year olds and upwards. mile heats,
Longshot won in two straight heats, Metal
second, Macbeth third. Time, 1:431 and
1:44S.
AT PITTsBuRG.
PIrrsBURG, July 26th.-This was the
closing day of the Homeward Driving
Park races.
The 2:25 trot, 81 900, Mamie Woods won.
Black Hawk second Grand R. Third. Best
time, 2:25.
Free-for-all trot, 81 900, Rosalind Wilkes
won, Pamlico second, Nobby third. Time,
2:193.
The 2:2O pace, 81 900, Dallas won, Maren-
Best time, 2:154.
AT SARATOGA.
SARATOGA, July 26th.-The track was
very muddy.
Six furlongs, Granite won. B. B. Million
second, Isaac Lewis third. Time, 1:l94
Shinaway Stakes, for two.year- old fllies.
five furlongs, Sallie McClelland won. the
Helen Wallace filly second, Ayrshire Lass
third. Time, LOG.
Mile and furlong, Lavina Belle won,
Daisy E. second, Hamlet third. Time,
2:03i.
California Stakes, all ages, one mile, Los
Angeles won, Belle Dor second, Hindocroft
third. Time. l:49!.
Mile and seventy yards. Letritia won,
ROYAL Garter second, Dyer third, Time,
1:56.