Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-01
General Early,s Narrow ESCAPE.

147. Among the members described is
Martin Luther, rum-seller.
General Early's Narrow Escape.
New YORK, September 30th.-A World
Lynchburg special says: While General
Jubal a. Early was rummaging about in
his old burned building about o'clock
this afternoon, looking after his books and
papers partially destroyed by the late fire,
the outer brick walls fell in, completely
enveloping him and three negroes who
were also inside. For some time it was
thought he was dead, but IN an hour or SO,
when the rescuers had reached him, he
was found to be alive and not very seri-
ously hurt.
Miraculous Escape From Death.
CHICAGO, September 30th.-A fire to-
night in the building No. IL Canal steeet,
occupied by several manufacturing firms,
gave the department much trouble to SUBJ
due, and caused loss of quarter of a
million. At the hight of the fire the wall
of the building fell out, burying nine men,
bers of engine company No. II. The work
of rescue began instantly, and all were soon
out. They were painfully burned and
bruised, but all miraculously escaped fatal
injuries.
Business Failures
ST. LOUIS, September 30th.-The Rohan
Bros. Boiler Manufacturing Company has
assigned for the benefit of creditors. AS
sets, $4,000; liabilities, $4,000 to S112,-
600.
BosToN, September Both. - Raphael &
Lewinberg, dealers in and manufacturers
of clothing, have assigned. Liabilities,
$4,000 The creditors are mostly large
wholesale houses in Boston, New York and
Philadelphia.
Gas Explosion.
SHAMoKIN (Pa.), September 30.h.-An
explosion of gas occurred at the Stirling
colliery, owned by the Philadelphia and
Reading Coal Company, at noon. Edward
Durkin, John Drisccll, Philip SKULL, John
O'Gara, Thomas Brennan and three un-
known men were seriously burned; ten
others were severely injured. 1t is thought
all the men injured have been found. The
mine was badly damaged, and work will
have to be suspended pending repairs.
Ireland's Prospects.
NEW YORK, September 30th.-A Herald
London special says: Michael Davitt says
there is no prospect that the Irish agitators
will abdicate, and adds that Parnell's po-
sition is stronger than ever. Two months
ago. says Davitt, "he assured me himself
on his honor that he would come out oil
the O'Shea affair without the faintest blem-
ish. Yes, brighter times are coming fol-
Ireland"
Great Promises.
PHILADELPHIA, September 30th.-John
Williams, the coachman, who claims tC
have become half heir to an estate in
California amounting to 100000 by the
death of Theodore Luderick in California
is making great promises here. He says
he will spend $4,000 of the California
money in charity annually. He says, also
that Luderick spent s., 900, 600 in charity IL
1877.
Aid for Discharged Prisoners.
CINCINNATI, September 30th.-At The
session of the National Prison Congress to
day an animated discussion followed the
reading of the joint report from the Stand
ing Committee on Discharged Prisoners by
Chairman Round of New York. The posi-
ton taken by Round is that direct aiG
should be given to discharged prisoners by
State agent.
The Canadian Quit.
MINNEAPOLIS, September 30th.-Harry
Gilmore, champion lightweight of Canada
and James McHale of Philadelphia were L
have fought to a finish tonight. At thu
eDu VI tue tculn IOuuut nOWCNCi, WhCh
McHale had the best of the fight, Gilmor,
claimed that his left arm was injured ant
refused to fight further.
Drove Into a Train.
CAMDEN On. J }, September 30th.-Arthu
A. Williams and wife, aged IS and 20. at
tempted to cross the railroad track in ,
carriage before the express train to-da,
and both were killed. Williams was
prominent architect and builder in thi
city and Philadelphia.
Priests Detained.
PHILADELPHIA, September 30th-Rev II
A. Menkenburg and Rev. DR.. Loentkert
Catholic priests from Europe, who arrived
on the steamer Belgenland to day, are de
tanned under the contract labor law. the,
having come TO act as teachers in tn,
Catholic college at ST. Paul.
Street Duel.
WICHITA tKans), September 30th. :
John kingston and Thomas Evans Tough
on the street in Hennessy, Oklahoma. to
night, over woman. They carved each
other In horrible manner with knives
Kingston is dead aud Evans dying.
Pacific Cable.
New YORK, September 30lh.-The Ecen
ing Telegram thinks San Francisco will
have Pacific Ocean cable through Pacifi
coast energy, even If the Government fail
10 assist the scheme.
THAT tired feeling is entirely overcom,
by Hoods Sarsaparilla which creates a,
appetite, rouses the liver, cures headach
and gives renewed strength and yigor /