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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-21
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.

LONDON, May 2O.-Baron de Worms,
parliamentary Secretary for the Colonial
Office, read telegram in the House Of
Commons this afternoon concerning the
terrible disaster at Mauritius. It is said
that one-third of the Capital City of Fort
Louis has been destroyed. Among the
buildings wrecked were the Royal Col
lege and twenty-four churches. Many
sugar-mills in the country were demol-
ished and valuable machinery was badly
damaged. In Fort Louis alone 900 per-
sons were killed, and in the country dis
tricts as far as heard from 800. 1t is be-
ieved the complete death-roll will be
over 1900. The fatalities are mostly
among the Africans, Hindoos, Chinese
and N1alagassys.
The hospitals in Port Louis are filled
to overfowing. In Port Louis alone
1000 persons were injured.
The Government has taken measures
to relieve the distress that prevails in
every direction. Pecuniary assistance is
needed. Thousands of people lost their
houses and there is much suffering. In
the hurricane vessels seeking to make
the harbor were carried shoreward
brOadside on and dashed upon the reefs.
Those best calculated to judge, state that
the wind blew at the rate of l20 miles an
hour. Many of those who lost their lives
were killed by being lifted bodily from
their feet and dashed against trees, walls
and houses.
The latest official estimates confirm the
previous statement that l 200 people were
killed. Tonight it is said many of those
who were injured will die.
Most of the lighters and tugs in the
harbor were blown high and dry on the
shore. The money loss cannot at present
be even approximately estimated.
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pect if the Irish get their own Parlia-
ment. The Gladstonians are not pleased
at the edifying exhibition. which on the
eve of dissolution, they think will not be
likely to assist the prospects of home
rule. To-day's meeting was quieter,
owing chiefly to the withdrawal of many
shareholders in accord with Healy. 1t is
now established that the FreeIpGn'S Jour
nat will henceforth be the official organ
of the Irish Parliamentary party.
The Dimetallists are absorbed in the
discussion of the location OF the Interna-
tional Silver Conference. The unani-
nous feeling in England is that the con-
terence ought to be held in London. The
provincial Chambers OF Commerce are
already preparing to memorabilia Cos
chen. Stress will be laid on the fact that
Americans are undivided i'll favor of
London.
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DESTRUCTIVE FLAMES.
A Big Fire Raging in Oswego, Ne


A Big Fire Raging in Oswego, New
York.
OswEGo On. ", May I'll A. MA
great fire is raging along the water front.
1t started in the Washington Mills three
hours ago, at this time looks as though
the timber district was doomed. The
Corn Exchange, Continental and Mer-
chants Elevators have been destroyed,
and the marine elevator is in imminent
danger. The flames have Ieaped over to
the island in the center Of the river which
is piled full of lumber. and it is now
burning fiercely. The loss thus far
known is half million dollars.
q There is no telling where the fire will
stop. Syracuse iremen are on the way
here by special train. Six elevators have
been destroyed. The heat is fearful. and
the tiremen, although working heroic
ally, can do little to stop the spread OF the
flames.
100 A. M.-The firemen have aban-
dOned the marine elevator. The great
coal trestles of the railroads
are now burning. Locomotives are
at work there wetting them down, trying
to save them. The tiremen are trying to
save the Northwestern Elevator, the only
one left. 1t is on the opposite side of the
river and has been on fire several times.
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LONDON. GOSSIP.
SaIisbury's Protective Speech Creates
q Sensation

Salisbury's Protective Speech Creates
a Sensation.
Copyright, 1892, by Y. Y. Associated Press
LONDON, May 20.-The sensation of the
week is Lord Salisbury's protective
speech, which provoked the greatest con-
sternation among his own followers and
organs. In Manchester, Birmingham,
Liverpool, Glasgow and other business
centers the Premier is severely de-
nounced.
The proposed transfer of the Inman
line steamers to American registry is
continued to be discussed It is limited
that the Admiralty viii raise question
which Will prevent the company from
complying with the American law. They
argue that if the vessels become the prop
erty OF an American company the Adj
miralty must have the option of pre-
emptlon, Tor which they have been pay
ing since the ships were built Mean
while English shipping circles arc anx-
ious about the coming Of American COM
petition.
Little interest is taken in the debate on
the irish local government bill. The
UnlonIst press is gloating over the Free
mans Journal meeting, which is held up
as an instructive example OF what to ex-
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Merchants Holiday.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2O.-The mer-
chants of this city take holiday to-mor-
row. For several years there has been
a pleasant custom of all joining together,
closing stores, inviting the leading
clerks, and all seek some pleasant spot
where shop" and traffic association"
can be dropped and jolly time with
rational sports and games generally en-
joyed. The good sense of the scheme has
grown more apparent at each outing and
all hands look forward to it and enter
into ii with spirit.
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knights of Pythias,

SANTA CRUZ, May 20. = The Grand
Lodge Of Knights of Pythias. which has
been in session in this city since the 10th
inst, adjourned this afternoon, after
very successful and harmonious session.
The Grand Lodge will meet at Nevada
City next year. Following are the otli-
GERS elected for the ensuing year: Grand
Chancellor, Walker c. Graves of San
Francisco; Grand Vice Chancellor, Frank
MCGOWAN of Humboldt; Grand Prelate,
Leonard Goodwin; Grand Master of Ex-
chequer, S. G.. Little present incumbent;
Grand Keeper of Records and Deeds, T.
Schatfner; Grand Master-at-Arms, f. G.
IOhmeVer
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BASEBALL.
Oakland Takes Another Game from the
FrfscOS.

Oakland Takes Another Game from the
FrfscOS.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20.-The game
this afternoon between the Oaklands
and Friscos was ten-inning affair. The
hitting in the last two innings was ter
rife, the Colonies making ten runs on
eight hits and Fanning's wiIdness in the
ninth and tenth. Homer was batted out
of the box by the Friscos, and O'Nein
pitched the last four innings. Score,
Oakland Is, San Francisco II.
President Young of the National
League has given decision that deprives
San Jose of one game and gives it to
San Francisco. He decided that the
game at san Jose in which the pitchers
box was too close to the plate should be
forfeited to the Frisco club.
YET THE DUKES LOST
Los ANGELES, Nav 20. - San Jose
knocked Balsz out Of the box to-day. but
could not hit Stafford, who relieved him.
Los Angeles also did some great hitting
and won the game by a score of 10 to 10.
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Free Fight Resulted.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 2O.-A disturb
ance that threatened to break out in a
riot occurred last evening in the Zoolog-
ical Gardens, in consequence of the or
chestra attempting to play the "Mar-
seillaise," in compliance with the request
OF the Russians present. The Germans
in the audience, as soon as the opening
notes had been played, began to boot and
groan. This led to counter demonstra-
ton on the part of the Russians, and a
free fight resulted, during which the Ger
mans stormed the band-stand and COM
pletely wrecked it. The police arrested
several of the ringleaders.
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French Press Laws,

PARIS, May 2O.-The Minister of Justice
submitted a Cabinet bill making extern
sive notifications in the press laws. The
measure is directed against anarchist
journals, and provides heavy penalties
for melting to theft and disobedience of
the army regulations. 1t authorizes the
seizure of newspapers when it is believed
they intend to publish prohibited mat
ter, without waiting for the matter to APP
pear, and the arrest OF the journalists
whom they have reason to suspect are
engaged in writing articles melting others
TO unlawful deeds.
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American Hog In Spain.

LONDON, May 20.-The Times Madrid
correspondent says: Spain has cancelled
the prohibition on imports of American
pork, which has been in force many
years.
WASHINGTON, May 2O-At the Cabi-
net meeting it was announced that Spain
has raised the embargo on American
pork. Our pork is now admitted to all
parts of the world.
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THE FORESTERS.
Next Grand Court to be Held in Sac
ramentO.

NAPA, May 2O.-The Grand Court of
Foresters adjourned this afternoon, most
of the delegates leaving on the afternoon
train. The election Of officers resulted as
follows: Grand Chief Ranger, John j.
Cordy; Sub-Chief Ranger, Henry Ryan;
Treasurer, Fred c. Aensley; Secretary,
G. III. Bremen; Senior Woodward, G.. W.
Bayreuther; Junior Woodward, C. \.
Bolderman; Senior Beadle, j. Nillmore
Junior Beadle, l.. cinnamon; Trustees
L. Q. Demanuel, J. }. Wyatt, a. Cole
man; Auditors-Ed Morris, S. B. Garlic
ton, j. II. Dover.
Grand Chief Ranger J. d. Case was
presented with diamond locket
Sacramento was unanimously chosen
as the place for holding the next Grand
Court
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NOT MONEY ENOUGH.
a Fight Advertised to Take Place
Does Not Materialize.


Does Not Materialize.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20.-The fight
advertised to take place at the Pastime
Club tonight between Billy Smith of
Australia and Frank Childs of Los An
geles, the colored conquerer of La
Blanche, did not materialize. The fight
was advertised to be for 81, 800 purse,
but it was currently reported that the
men would contest for the gate receipts.
Smith, who was the tavorite, entered the
ring about 8 o'clock and announced
to the three hundred people present that
he didn't consider enough money had
been taken in at the boX-oftice TO pay
even the losers end OF the purse, and he
therefore refused 10 go on. Childs was
seen in the dressing-room, and stated
that he was in good condition and ready
TO fight.
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Along Vacation

Young medical man-Thank goodness.
have pulled through my exams at last.
1t is horrible TO think of all the hard
work l have had to go through these last
four years.
Elderly practitioner-Well, my dear
colleague, there is one consolation: Won
WON'T have anything TO do for long, long
While noW.-Der Eloh.
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Outlook for Silver.

NEW YORK, May 20.-A Wall street
journals Washington special says: Sen
ator Stewart says Notwithstanding the
late apparently favorable reports from
Europe in regard to the proposed none
tary conference, he has not much hope
that the final outcome viii be such as to
bring the silver situation OF this country
out OF its present depressed condition.
He insists that the only solution of the
question is for this country to act indie
pendently, adopt free coinage and thus
force action on the other nations.
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Russia,s War Prenarations.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 2O-The Gov
eminent has decided to eXpend 100000
roubles for the construction Of a strategic
railway alongside the Narew River, near
the Russian frontier. The Car yester-
Gay attended the ceremony of launching
two new gunboats, after which he wit
messed the laying of the keels of four
ironclads.
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REDDING srAGE-RoBBERY.
Identity of the Highwaymen Fully
Established.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 90 Wells
Fargos detectives have established the
identity of the murderous stage-robbers
who held up the Redding stage and
killed Messenger Montgomery. The
wounded robber who was captured has
confessed that he is Charles Ruggles, son
of l.. b. Ruggles, a wealthy farmer living
at Traver, Tulare County. The other
robber is John ID. Ruggles, elder brother
of Charles. John Ruggles was sentenced
in 1878 to seven years at San Quentin for
robbing man and woman in San Joa-
quin County, but was pardoned in $780,
In the Redding robbery he got away with
gold valued at $3.50.
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TWO Miners Killed.

DRYTowN, May 20.-A 16-foot timber,
which was being lowered into the Cover
mine, broke from its fastenings and fell
TO the bottom of the shaft, distance of
about 100 feet. Dominick Simsik and
Fred Roberts, who were working in the
shaft, were killed and another man in
iured.
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COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
Report Made by the Worlds Fair
Investigating Committee.
GENERAL REDUCTION OF SALARIES
RECOMMENDED

IN Scope and Magnifcence the Con-
mfttee Relieves the Fair VIII
Eclipse Anything of the Kind Ever
known in History-The Aggregate
Expenditures, From all Sources, 1t
is Believed, VIII Reach Thirty
Million of DolIars-The Success of
the Undertaking Assured.
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Eight Persons KILLED.

MADRID, May 20.-The papers report
an explosion at a dynamite factory at
Galdames, near Bilbao, by which eight
persons were killed, ten injured and the
factory destroyed. Warrants have been
issued for the arrest of some workmen
who were recently discharge, and who it,
is supposed caused the explosion.
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ScaIned by tho Osare

GUTHRIE %. IT,, May 90 Charles Nc
Gill, while hunting in the Cherokee strip,
was captured by the Usage Indians and
taken to their village. He was kept
bound and tortured for three days and
then scalped. Finally he was allowed to
20, more dead than alive. The Govern
ment has taken measures to punish the
Indians
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senate Proceedinrs.

WASHINGTON, May 20. - The Senate
passed the river and harbor appropriation
bill without a division, and a conference
with the House was asked.
Waicott, from the Committee on Civil
Service and Retrenchment, reported to
the Senate a joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution making
the term of Office OF the President and
Eice-President six years, and making
the President ineligible for reelection,
the change to take effect March, 1897.
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Divorced and aIarriod.

SIOUX FALLS Is. D., May 20.-Mrs. A.
Beverly Crane, the wife of Walter Crane,
artist of London, was granted divorce
Wednesday, and yesterday she married
Henry T. II. Hewitson of Huchnaday
House, County Kilkenny, ireland, a
prominent leader of the Liberal Unionist
party and a probable member Of the next
Parliament.
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Acnnitted OF the Char-e.

BAKERSFIELD, May 20.-The trial of J.
s. Gularto, accused of the murder of
Martin Hyne, ended to-day. The pris-
oner was set at liberty. The jury unani-
mously said not guilty.
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Natural Philosophy.

"'Iohn. can you tell me the difference
between attraction of gravitation and at
traction of cohesion?''
Yes, sir. Attraction of gravitation
pulls drunken man down to the ground,
and attraction of cohesion prevents hi M
from getting up again. "-Texas Siftings.
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Collision Of Trains In Iowa.

PRESTON (Ia.), May 20.-The westbound
freight to-day collided with work train
on the Chicago, Milwaukee, and ST. Paul.
Engineer Owens Of the work train was
probably fatally injured. The engineer
and fireman OF the freight jumped and
were injured. Both engines exploded
with terrific force after the collision.
Owens was thrown a hundred feet. Eff
teen cars were demolished, one corner of
the depot torn OIL, and the entire building
showed six inches from its foundation.
The total damage is over $4,000. The
accident was caused by misunderstand-
ing OF orders.
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Against Currency Reforms.

VIENNA, May 20.-An enormous meet
ing Of workmen at Rathhaus protested
against currency reforms. There were
l67 members of Parliament and all the
municipal authorities on the platform.
The introduction of gold standard was
strongly denounced.
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railroad surveyors in the Field.

MILTON, May 20.-A corps of engineers
in charge of w. E. Edes, assistant en-
gineer of the Southern Pacific Railroad,
left here this morning to survey route
to the Big Trees, for the extension of the
road from this place to Copperopolis.
thence 10 Angels Camp and the Big
fIrahS
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Grievances AmicabIy Settled.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20.-The South
ern Pacific Company and the Grievance
Committee of the Brakemen and Conduc-
tors of the Pacific Division have arrived
at an amicable settlement of the train
mems demands, and the agreement ar
rived at is now in the printers hands.
In some cases the mems wages have been
raised; in other cases the question of
extra time has been more definitely de-
cided. The matter of payment by the
month remains unchanged, however.
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Bicycle Record Broken.

LONDON, May 20. = On Herne Hill
grounds, A. A. Zimmerman of the New
York Athletic Club lowered the quarter
mile cycling record, making the distance
in 80 3-5 seconds
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Mashed to Death.

SONORA, May 2G.-James DAILY, who
was killed at the buchanan mine yester-
day, was not caved on, as first reported,
but was mashed TO death by heavy rock
which Iell from the top OF the shaft upon
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Three oen Drowned.

VICTORIA (B. C.l. May 20.-Two print
ers and two sailors from Esquinault
went up the Gorge in boat yesterday.
which was upset and Joe Kelly, printer,
and the two marines lost their lives.
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Relay Bicycle Contest.

CLEVELAND, May 2O.--The bicycle re-
lay, carrying General Miles message
from Chicago to New York, arrived here
at o'clock this morning, six and one
half hours behind time, though nearly
half an hour was made up between Ely
ria and Cleveland, with the mud deep
and the couriers compelled to dismount
and push the wheels much OF the way.
AsHTABULA (O.), May 20.-The bicycle
relay riders arrived here at 9:54, having
lost fifteen minutes on the journey from
Madison, Ohio. The road is execrable.
CLEVELAND, May 20.-The relay BIZ
cycle messenger, Baunister, left Ashta-
bula for Connaught at 9:5l tonight, and
made the fourteen miles in fifty-four
minutes. The messenger expects to
make up the two hours between Con-
naught and Buffalo.
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Mrs. Harrison Better.

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Mrs. Harrison
is better. There is no truth in the report
that her condition is dangerous and the
family alarmed.
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TWELVE HUNDRED KILLED.
Terrible Results of the Hurricane
at Mauritius.
LATER REPORTS INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF FATALITIES.

Salfsbury's Protective Speech the SEN
sation of the Hour in English Poll
tics - Deacon Sentenced to One
Years Imprisonment for the KILL
ing of Abeille-Eight Persons Killed
by an Explosion at a Dynamite Fac
tory in Spain. q
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Special to the REcoRD-UN1ox.


WASHINGTON, May 2O.-The report of
the Worlds Fair Investigation Commit
tee was submitted to the Committee on
Appropriations. It recommends that the
Department of Foreign Affairs be abol-
lshed and the duties discharged direct by
an official; recommends the reduction
OF the salaries of the Director General
and chiefs of bureaus, and says reduc-
ton should be made further in employees
salaries of the exposition.
The committee recommends that the
salaries of chiefs of the fifteen great de-
partments shall in no case exceed 81. 900.
The salary OF General to be cut
from $l5,O 900 to $1,000, and the Secretary of
the National Commission to S., 0OO 1t is
also recommended that reductions be
made in the salaries of other employees.
The committee says it is fully aware
that the management of the exposition
has been subjected to great stress by rea-
son OF the limited time intervening be-
tween the inception and formal opening
OF the exposition. Inasmuch, however,
as 1t Is now apparent that the time will
be ample to complete the preparations
the management should studiously avoid
extremes Of either parsimony or extrav-
agance.
The committee expresses the opinion
that 1t Is wholly unnecessary to provide
for more than one meeting OF the Ma
tlonal Commission and Lady Managers
Board during the fiscal year 1893, and re-
COmmendS an amendment to the Act to
give necessary executive power on GER
tain points 10 the Board of Reference and
Control.
In regard to the complaints of improper
letting Of contracts, etc. the committee
does not find the charges sustained but
regrets that more publicity was not given
in some cases.
In conclusion, the committee expresses;
without reserve, contidenceiu the assured
success Of the exposition. In many essen
tial features, says the report it stands un-
rivaled in all time. Fifty-six nations
and colonies have accepted the invitation
to participate, and have already appro-
priated So, 7S3, 500 for that purpose. 1t is
expected that twenty other foreign coun-
tries will be represented. For buildings
and special exhibits of our own States
! 50, lS2, 500 has already been provided.
| The expenditure Of the exposition all
around will reach the stupendous aggre-
gate of 10000, o. 4 scope and mag
niicence the exposition stands alone
There IS nothing like 1t III all history. 1t
surpasses all kindred enterprises, and
will amply illustrate the marvellous
genius OF the American people.
The committee submits estimates as to
expenses, etc, OF the exposition, placing
the expenditures at SIS, ,O8S, and the
total income at S29, 10 482. 1t thinks the
construction department expenses could
be safely reduced to SIS, 100000.
WORLDS FAIR SOUVENIR BILL.
WASHINGTON, May 20.-General Saint
! Clair presented to the House Committee
to-day the special Worlds Fair souvenir
! bill. 1t provides for the issue Of Treas
ury notes under the existing silver law
in payment for bullion with which to
mint souvenir coins. One hundred thou
sand dollars, instead OF 100000, as pro-
posed in the original measure, is apprO-
nriatnl for lnaGalS and lirln1nnS
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THE RIVER CEASES TO RISE At
KANSAS CITY.

Destruction to Life and Property In
the Arkansas Valley North and
South OF Pine Bluff Caused by the
Flood Increases With Every Re-
port-Sixteen Negroes Drowned on
Henley Island, and Many Lives
Lost Near Red Bluff.
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A North Carolina woman only learned
to write after she had passed the age of 81.
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bly, 1000 houses have been abandoned.
Relief committees are at work, all visit
ing the suffering poor. The wind is
blowing gale tonight from the north
west, accompanied by rain and snow,
which adds TO the seriousness of the stu
ati0p