Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-12

New YORK, June 11th.-George Gould,
when approached upon the subject of the
rumored consolidation of the Missouri
Pacific and Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe Railroads, would say nothing on the
subject, either confrmatory or the reverse.
He did say, however, that there was bet
ter feeling among the Western roads now
than there was while ago, and that the
closer the relations which the railroads
form among themselves the better it is both
for them and the public. George C.
Magoun, of the Atchison Board, declined
to discuss the matter. Jay Gould could not
be seen.
Remarkable Duel.
San ANTONIO, June 11th.-The most re-
markable duel ever known took place yes
terday near Moore Station. Two Mexi-
cans, named Jose Co1rasso and Namanepa
Bass, had quarrel over trivial matter,
and agreed to fight to death by means of
lassoes, both being expert cowboys Each
man mounted horse, and, coming within
proper distance, began lassoipg at each
other. After much sparring Corrasso
caught Bass around the neck, dragging
him from his horse and running with him
some distance, breaking his neck Officers
are searching for Corrasso, but he is in
hiding.
Narrow Escape.
New YORK, June 11th.-"Snappern Gar
rison had marvellous escape from death
to-day at Morris Park. He had mount
on Brother Ban in the second race, and in
coming down the stretch the horse dropped
dead, probably from over exertion. Gar
rison was thrown to the ground, and be-
yond few bruises was uninjured. Luck
lily, Brother Ban was in the rear when the
accident occurred. Had he been up with
the bunch Garrison would probably have
been killed.
Another Cyclone.
BLOOMINGTON Qll.), June 11th.-A spe-
cial to the Paragraph gives the particulars
of cyclone which swept over Dewitt
county about noon to-day. A school-house
near Birkbeck was demolished and five
children injured, of which it is feared two
will die. at Wapella the Illinois Central
depot and Methodist church were wrecked.
A man named House, living near that
town, was fatally hurt. In all directions
trees and telegraph poles were demolished.
A Wealthy smuggler.
MIssoULA (Mont), June 1lth. = Mrs.
Glenn, noted in the Associated Press dis
patches of yesterday as being arrested in
New York for smuggling goods. is Mrs.
Mary Glenn, resident of Missoua. She
is wealthy, owning property in ST. Louis,
San Francisco and other cities. 1t is re-
ported that for years past she has been en-
gagged in smuggling gems and other pre-
cious goods into this country.
Pacific Coast Graduates.
PRINCETON IN. J.) June 11th.-The ex-
ercises of the 143d annual commencement
of the College of New Jersey took place
this evening. Among the announcements
of fellowships and prizes were the follow
ing: Class of 1860, Experimental Science
Of Fellowship, George L. Wisherear of
California; first Lynde prize, James r.
Sharleton of Oregon.
A Train Robber Confesses.
LITTLE Rock (Ark.), June 11th.-Five
men have been arrested near Texarkana,
suspected of having robbed the train
Polish Howard has been identified and is
now in Jail. His companions were dis
charged. 1t is thought Howard will con-
fess. A posse is still hanting for the bal
ance of the robbers. Excitement still runs
high.
California Fruit Sales.
CHICAGO. June 11th.-Porter Bros. sold
three carloads of fruit to-day. Hall. crates
of apricots sold for 81 10 to 81 35; boxes,
As cents to 81 go; cherry plums, rs cents to
81 %; peaches, 81 10 to So O5 except some
small. green and worthless stock. which
sold for 95 cents; black cherries. 81 05 to
Cracker Trust.
CHICAGO, June 11th.-A cracker trust has
its grip in Chicago, and is preparing for the
erection of mammoth factory, to cost
fully 5000 1000. In addition to Chicago,
President W. II. Moore SAYS other factories
will be built in other cities further West.
notably in st. Louis, Minneapolis and
Kansas City.
Fatal Gas Explosion.
ALLEGHENY CITY (Pa.), June 11th.-
William Kip and wife, each over so years
of age, while in the cellar of their residence
lighted match, and an explosion of natu-
rol gas followed. Each was horribly
burned and died tonight. A grand
daughter up stairs was seriously injured.
Death of an Editor.
CHICAGO, June 11th.-C. r. bennett,
editor of the Chicago Globe, died to- o-night,
aged &C.. He held similar positions on
papers in Cincinnati and New York, and
was form erly connected with the Chicago
Times for q number of years.
Refused to Answer.
CHICAGO, June 11th.- Richard Jaapp,
proprietor of the Grand Hotel, was ar
rested to-day for refusing to answer the
Census Enumerator. making the first arrest
OF the kind in this city under the census
violation law.
His Nineteenth Term.
BRooKvILLE Qnd.). June 11th.-Con-
gresham Holman. of the Fourth District,
was unanimously renominated to-day,
being the nineteenth time he has been
similarly honored.
President Elected.
SYRACUSE IN. ", June 11th.-At the
annual meeting Of the National Associa-
ton of Adamant Wall-plaster Manufact-
urers to-day, E. w. Parmelee was elected
President.
Sons of Veterans.
KEoKUK (Ind.), June 1lth.-The an
nual encampment of the Sons of Veterans
of Iowa was opened at Washington day