davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The record-union., 1892-03-24
PROHIBITIoNIsTs.

i he State Convention to Be Held at
Fresno.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 23.-The State
tentral Committee of the Prohibition
party Of California met this forenoon in
ar1or a Of the Palace Hotel and will
hold another session tonight to fix the
me and place Of holding the next State
Convention. Chairman Henry French of
san jose presided. The morning session
as spent in considering correspondence.
reat enthusiasm was manifested in the
lti-whislly crusade.
It was decided to hold the State Conven-
Ion at Fresno on "Wednesday, Nav .,
g. Applications for the convention
ere also received from san Francisco.
akIand, Stockton and Chico, but it was
ecjded to go to Fresno on the second
ballot. Fresno offers to raise $500 to en-
tartain the delegates, and gives the use of
ne Barton Opera-house for the conven-
on.
The basis of representation at the con-
vention was fixed as follows: Two dele
es-at-large from each county and one
elegate for each twenty votes cast for
sidwell Tor Governor at the last conven-
on, regardless OF sex.
The record-union., 1892-03-24

around the world. He has been absent
about four months. He shortened his
stay on account of ill-health.
Constable Bradley yesterday arrested
Fred Lane, wanted at Gilroy for grand
larceny. To-day he was taken to Gilroy
by Officer Gardner of that place. Lane
was working here under an assumed
name IN printing office.
Jose Demetrio, Pennsylvania pioneer,
setting in Vacaville in 1s4l, was to-day
committed to the Napa Asylum by Judge
Buckles. The entire loss of his properly
and falling health affected the old mans
MIND to an extent that his friends con-
sidered his confinement necessary. He
laoors under the delusion that ali the
property in the adjacent town is his. He
was very public-spirited man and a
KIND friend to early settlers, giving lib
orally to churches, schools and public en-
terprlses. lie and his father were Joint
owners of half interest in the famous
Baca and Fena grant.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
POLITICS IN NEVADA.
robabIe Nominees of the Two Parties
for Congress.

robable Nominees of the Two Parties
for Congress.
Reno, March 23.-The Hon. Francis G.
: ewlands is in the fight for Congress, and
IS in TO stay. There is nothing in the pub
! shed report that be would enter the Sem
ajoriai fight against Stewart. From pres
ent indications Stewart viii have no op-
position worthy to be called such from
any quarter. Mr.. Newlands is expected
10 be called upon TO wind up the Hon.
5eo. w. Cassidy's little ball of political
arm. George is trying hard TO climb on
10 the free coinage horse behind Stewart
and ride into Congress, but as MIR. New
lands has done more Tor the cause of sill
yer than has Mr.. Cassidy, honors are easy
on that score, and Newlands has the adj
yantage over Cassidy of being on the eve
81 accomplishing something In the way of
reclaiIning our arid wastes. 1t is ex-
pected Bartine will be satisfied with a
seat on the Supreme Bench as a successor
10 Belknap. Powning is said TO be out of
the fight
The record-union., 1892-03-24
COURsING MEET.
lSyrocket Winner OF First Money at
MADEIRA.

sLyrCcket Winner CT First Money at
MADEIRA.
MADEIRA, March 23.-A more lovely
cay for the coursing meet could scarcely
J. ave been asked than that which dawned
on the second day for the State Coursing
lub. Again many people attested their
interest by their presence, and the rum
lling was fine, although not the long dis
tance that the club had hoped for, owing
u the fat condition of the hares anG the
breeding season.
FOR some reasons a change OF judges
were made, James Cullaton being Sc
lected in place OF Frank Cooney.
owing 20 the bad condition OF some of
the dogs, whose feet had been cut in run
ming, and one of the fastest dogs having
Cied, the races closed at p. NJ. the con-
; iation stakes for tomorrow being de-
c ared on.
The first ties having been run off yester-
Cay, second ties were taken part in, and
ere won by the following dogs: Dan
beat Dashaway; Banshee Boy beat
ueen Bess; Nettie beat Firenzi, and
kyrocket beat " hip.
In the third ties Dan C. beat Banshee
10y.
Skyrocket beat Matte in the fourth tie.
First money, $40, was won by sky
rocket; second money, $40, by Dan c.,
and third, SO, by Matte. Dashaway,
Queen Bess, Ranshee Boy, Firenzi, Whip
ana Catherine Hayes each won $50.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Murderer. Deeming.

PERTH (Australial, March %. - The
preliminary hearing of Deeming's case
was finished to-day, and the prisoner
formally remanded for trial at Melbourne
Tor the murder OF his wife In Windsor.
The courtroom was again crowded, but
Deemlng maintained nonchalance.
LoNRoN, March 23.-The boxes which
murderer Deeming sent to Plymouth
and never called for. nave been found tn
contain blood-stained clothing belonging
TO his wife and children.
BRISBANE, March 23.-In searching the
mouse here formerly occupied by Deem
ing and woman, from which they sud
denly disappeared, the police found in
the garden adjoining remnants of a
woman's clothing.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
PENSION BUREAU.
Commissioner Raum Before the Inves
tigating Committee.

Commissioner Raum Before the Inves-
tigating Committee.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Commis-
sioner Raum was before the Pension
Office Investigating Committee again to-
day. He did not know the name of the
girl whom it was charged Engle ruined
while Chief of the Division. He had
sent to Secretary Noble the affidavit of
William I. Ford, charging Engle with
the act. He admitted that Ford was dis
missed during Commissioner Blacks ad-
ministration on charges. He was subse-
quently reinstated, and witness had been
told Dudley recommended it.
The examination then REQUIRED to the
report made in the Postoffice Department
as TO Taylor's previous record at the time
he applied for the transfer from the Pen
sion Office to the Postoffice. y Pension
Office clerk named Lineaweaver had OBJ
tanned report from the Postoffice De-
partment. 1t developed that Lineaweaver
was not in the city now. Enloe asked if
he was not hunting up evidence to be
used in the investigation, and the Com
missioner said he didn't know.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
special to the REcoRn-uN1or.

PHGNIX (Ariz.), March 23.-A telegram
was received from the Sheriff OF Pima
County this afternoon stating that the re-
mains Of Henry Holland had been found
at the head ofJosephine Canyon, near the
i5alero ranch, in that county. Holland
was rich rancher near Salero and an old
timer and reputable citizen. In the latter
part Of June last he suddenly disap-
peared, leaving no trace. AT the time a
Mexican named Joaquin Rascuon, who
was working on the ranch, was arrested
on suspicion, but discharged, owing to
lack of evidence. Later the Mexican sold
of a parcel Of the cattle and collected
numerous bills belonging to Holland and
left. He was apprehended in Tucson last
Right and arrested, charged with Hol-
lind's murder. When found the skull
Gf the murdered man was crushed in by
some blunt instrument. The body was
completely decomposed and one foot
gone. His hat was picked up fifty yards
distant riddled with bullets. The scene
Of the murder was in an obscure portion
# the ranch and at the entrance of
rocky canyon, where it is presumed the
Unfortunate man had gone in search of
stray cattle when he met his death.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Charged With Bigamy.

PORTLAND, March 23.-George z. Pres
colt, barber who has worked in several
shops in this city, is in Jail in Pendleton
on charge of bigamy. He married his
third wife in Portland on the 1st of March.
and she returned to her home in Pendle-
ton ten days later, when his true charac-
ter became known. His last wife was
Miss Lena Inman, daughter of J.. +. In
man of Pendleton, and it was through
the efforts of the irate father of the
wronged girl that Prescott was arrested.
lie will be brought to Portland to-day TO
answer the charge Of bigamy.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Special to the RrooRD-US1ox.

AMSTERDAM, March ga terrific ex-
ploslon OF benzine, which caused the de-
struction OF four houses by fire, killed at
least eight persons and injured many
others. occurred on the Keisergracht ca
nal yesterday. Seven of the injured are
in critical condition. The explosion re-
sembled an earthquake. Ali the clocks
stopped and the windows were shattered.
The work Of digging out the bodies of
the victims was begun as soon as the fire
was extinguished, and is still being pros
ecuted.
LATER-The crushed and blackened
remains of eight persons have been taken
from the ruins. A number Of persons are
snl missing, and it is feared that as the
work in the burned buildings proceeds
the death list will be greatly increased.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
THE WORLDS FAIR.
Efforts to Have the Exposition Closed
on Sunday.


WASHINGTON, March 23.-The Senate
Committee on the QuaGro- Centennial
this morning gave hearing to several
persons representing that element of the
population of the country which seeks to
secure Congressional action compelling
the closing of the Worlds Fair on Sun
day. DR.. II. II. George Of Pittsburg, rep
resenting the American Sabbath Union;
5. T. Stevenson of Philadelphia, repre-
senting the National Reform Association,
and l.. 5. Coffin, eX-Railroad Commis-
sioner of Iowa, representing the Brother
hood of Railway Irainmen, all spoke in
favor of closing the Fair on Sunday.
Coffin said that the Brotherhood, num-
bering about $4,000 persons, mostly
brakemen, pleaded for the observance Of
the Sabbath in order that the railroad
employees might have an opportunity for
rest. Incidentally, he said it was con-
templated by the association to request
Congress to pass law prohibiting the
running of interstate mail trains ON Sun
DAY.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
German Crisis.

BERLIN, March 23.-It is reported that
Won Caprivi visited William for the pur-
pose OF recommending Count Gutenberg
for the Chancellorship, as well as the
Prussian Premiership. 1t is generally
beIleyed that Won Caprivis final retire
ment is only matter of a few months.
The entire press oppose the proposed
separation OF the functions of Chancellor
ship and the Prussian Premiership.
Count Gutenberg has accepted the Presi-
dency of the PruSsian Council.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
bismarck a Very Sick Man.

BERLIN, March 23.-It has transpired
that the sudden illness of Bismarck last
Monday was much more serious than at
first reported. The Prince has not of late
been in good health. Monday he was
suddenly stricken with the alarming
symptoms OF collapse. He had several
fainting fits, and for time it was feared
the worst would happen. Prompt medi-
cal attention enabled the Prince to rally,
out he is still very weak and far from
convalescent.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
REPUBLIC OF MEXICO.
a Japanese Colony to Be Establish
in Sonora.

a Japanese Colony to Be Established
in Sonora.
CITY OF MEXICO, March 23.-General
Martin Gonzales, Chief of Staff of the
President, has gone to the United States
on private mission.
1t is expected that Japanese colony
will be established in Sonora.
The Government has approved a con-
tract with Delfin Sanchez for the exten-
sion OF the Inter Oceanic Railroad to the
Pacific.
There are uneonfirmed rumors that
Vailerata viii become Minister of Com
munication, ex-President Gonzales. Min
lister of War, and Justo Bennito, Minister
OF Public Works.
Business is improving.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Relief for Land settlers.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Stanford has introduced bill for tho re-
lief of settlers upon certain lands within
recent reservations in Tulare County,
Cal. All bona fide settlers of these reser-
vations, situated on the headwaters of
Pose Creek, White River, Deer Creek
and Kaweah River, Tulare County, shall
be paid for all the improvements and
labor expended, severally or jointly,
upon such settlements being legally en-
tered. Sufficient money is appropriated
TO carry out the provisions of the Act.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
HULL FARM NINE DISASTER.
Twenty One Bodies OF Entombed Min
erS Recovered.

ers Recovered.
DUNBAR Pa.), March 23-Though de-
MED by the mine officials, it is positively
reported that bodies of twenty-five of the
thirty-one miners entombed in the Hill
Farm Mine June 10. 1880, have been re-
covered. Large crowds are on the way
to the mine.
One of the men in the rescuing party
said to-day that three weeks ago they drew
out water from the No. 8 hat, and dis
covered that the ire had not done any
damage in that fat, and the men work
ing there must have died from suffoca-
ton. Work for the past twenty. months
has been carried on under difficulties next
TO insurinoEntable, but the end has come.
Before the week is over the bodies of the
unfortunate men who persisted viii be
brought to the surface The work has
been horrible. The stencil was awful.
and the searchers have had to use barrels
o. lime to purify the air. The man did
not think the victims could have suffered
The record-union., 1892-03-24
British RuIe I'm pabsnr

SINGAPORE, March 23.-It is believed
that the Malay rising against British rule
in Pahang will prove much more formid-
able than at first expected. Some time
ago British resident and the Sultan of
Pahang, with q strong Malay force, left
Pulau Taweh for Temerlop to take ac-
ton against Heorang kyah, the insur-
gent leader. The British force was COM
manded by Major McCallum. It is re-
ported here to-day that a large body OF
Malays under Orang Kyah attacked Tenn
erlop and captured that station. 1t is
said number OF the Sikh police were
killed.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Brooklyn Handicap.

NEW YORK, March 22.-The latest spec
ulation on the Brooklyn handicap is that
Rey del Rey has been backed little at
30 to /, and as high as 20 to L can be had
against Russell. LIntriguante has been
backed down from 30 to so to l in a few
days. All advance books are willing to
lay 10 to L against Tenny. Longstreet
still remains 10 to / the favorite, with
Kingston virtual second choice at is to /.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Run on n Bank.

MoNTEvIDEo, March ga run on the
branch here of the London and River
Platte Bank was caused to-day by the an
nouncement that the liquidation of Muir
rietta q Co. Of London had ceased. Tho
President gave orders that the Govern
ment Offices should accept the banks
notes freely, and this had the effect of re-
storing confidence
The record-union., 1892-03-24
BURIED IN THE RUINS.
An Explosion of Benzine Causes a
Frightful Disaster.
FOUR HOUSES DESTROYED AND
MANY PEOPLE KILLED.

The Preliminary Hearing of Deeming.
for the Murder of His Wife. Results
In Ills Being Hold to Answer
Biood-Stained Clothes Found in the
Boxes Sent by Deeming to Ply
mouth. EnGland-It Is Generally
Believed That Caprivi's Final Re-
tirement From the Chancellorshtp
WIN Shortly Take Place.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
DR.. scudder Indicted.

CHICAGO, March 23.-Dr. Scudder was
indicted again to-day for the assassina-
ton of bis mother-in-law this time being
charged with poisoning her, as well as
pounding in her skull. The poison is
said to have been administered with a
hypodermic syringe. 1t is limited that
some sensational developments may be
expected.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Returned to Jail.

KANSAS CRY, March 23.-It was de-
yeloped this morning that the three Cass
County Judges, serving term of inn
prisonment here for contempt of court,
and who nlysteriously disappeared from
the jail last night, were out on parole of
honor. They were returned to Jail this
morning.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Louisiana Democrats.

NEW ORLEANS, March 23.-The cleo
ton passed off quietly. New Orleans
gives McEnerny over 1000 majority.
trary to expectations, the State will not
decrease it much and may increase it.
The estimates for the State vary from
5000 to 1900.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
THE RAILWAYS.
New Road to Be Built From Sioux City
to the Mississippi River.

Il
to the Mississippi River.
SIOUX CITY Ia, March 23.-Articles
OF incorporation OF the Sioux City, Chi
cago and Baltimore Railroad Company
have been fled here. The new company
proposes 10 build road from Sioux Citv
to the Mississippi River, between Sa-
wanna and Muscatine; another TO the
Mississippi River between Keokuk and
Lyons: also, 10 the southern boundary of
Iowa between Fremont and Van Buren,
Counties; also. northeast to point be-
tween Howard and Csceola Counties.
One branch will connect with a chain of
short lines. by which the baltimore and
Ohio Will secure q terminus here. Con-
nection will also be made with the Rock
Island, Missouri Pacific. Santa Fe and
Baekawanna. 1t appears that the East
ern roads named are attempting to make
Sioux City the Missouri River terminal
OF the system of which 'sthe short line y
in competition with the Union Pacific,
will be the Western end.
GREAT NORTHERN DIVIDEND.
NEW YORK, March 23.-The directors
of the Great Northern Railway have de-
clared regular quarterly dividend of !
per cent, payable May LIST.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Emperor Williams Illness.

BERLIN, March 23.--Tbe 1dgblatt re-
ports Emperor William suffering from
emphysema of the lungs. No other
paper mentions emphysema, and nothing
is known in well-informed quarters con-
tirmatory of IGg6t0tt'S report. Accord
ing to an official statement, tho Emperor
is suffering from an attack Of kind of
influenza
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Negroes Indignant.

MEMPHIS, March pa meeting held
last night by 200 negroes passed resolu-
tions condemning the lynohing of Moss,
Stewart and Mcdowell, on the 9Th inst,
as foul and unjustinable murder and
outrage.
The negroes are leavAag this locality in
large numbers for Oklahoma and other
points, and general exodus is appre-
hended,
The record-union., 1892-03-24
SAN FRANCISCO posToFF1cE.
Secretary Foster Favors the Mission
Street Site.


WASHINGTON, March 23.-Representa-
tive Cutting called upon Secretary Foster
yesterday and found the Secretary quite
fayorably disposed to the Seventh and
Mission Postoffice site. Mr.. Foster de-
clared it to be his opinion, from what he
knew of the facts, that the Seventh and
Mission-streets site was, for its size, as
cheap as any property that can be found
lot for the office in San Francisco" said
he, ''and as San francisco is a growing
city, think well of Seventh and Mis-
sion streets on account OF its geographical
location.''
But, did Secretary Foster say any
thing about the bog that underlies the
surface of the ground at Seventh and
Mission streets?" your correspondent
asked Mr.. Cutting.
No. said Representative Cutting
''he did not mention that
The record-union., 1892-03-24
MAY be LYnched

VIsALIA, March 23.-Twenty women
waited on the white woman who was
living with Walter James, tried yester-
day for outraging a girl, and gave her
tWenty-tour hours to leave town. The
jury refused last night to acquit James,
though no evidence was introduced for
the prosecution. They stood nine for
conviction. James is still in jail, and it
is feared will be hanged by indignant
citizens if turned loose.
lie will not be allowed to live here.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Again IN Custody.

MERGED, March 23.-Tim Shay, re-
leased from San Quentin a few weeks ago
after ten years sentence for murder,
was arrested in Livingston yesterday and
brought here on charge of counterfeit
ing. He had been working as a ranch
hand Tor Judge Gillian, and consider
able counterfeit money was found on his
person, also some counterfeiters' tools
and receipts for making spurious coin.
He is i'll the County Jail here under 500
bonds
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Hill Fayors Senator paImar

DETROIT, March 2S.-The Tribune to-
morrow will reiterate the statement that
David b. Hill has declared to certain
politicians that he will not be candidate
in the coming Presidential race. 1t is
safe to say that, next to himself, Hill de-
sires to see the nomination go to John NJ.
Palmer of Illinois.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
CoUNTERFErr MONEY.
Great Deal OF 1t in Circulation in san
Francisco.

Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 23.-The ticket
Hers at the different railroad Offices
along the water front report there is con-
siderable counterfeit money in circulation
81 the present time, and hardly a day dur
ng the past two weeks has passed with
oat some person has presented bogus
c0in. Yesterday afternoon money was
refused from i've different persons.
Dollars, hali-doliars and quarters are
Ill circulation, and ali OF them ale fairly
GOOD counterfeits and appear TO have been
Eoined recently. Like ali bad ,noney. tho
com is light, but the ring il gives when
sounded is very good. IN fact, outside of
us weight it is hard to detect It.
At the Sausalito Jerry it was reported
that spurious - bills are also in circns.l-
ton. and two were given back to the
parties presenting them in the last month.
Secret Service detective Harris has been
informed of the matter and he viii IN
yestigate Immediately.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Sudden Death at Corning.

CORNING, March 23.-This morning
Peter or Frank Meller, a railroad section
hand, was found dead in bed. He evi-
IDENTIFY died without a struggle. He was
a pleasant and steady German, about So
years old. His name was hard to pro-
nounce, but he called himself Meller. He
came from Oregon, where he has property
and friends. An inquest will be held
when the Coroner arrives.
The record-union., 1892-03-24

Dr.. krug, German scientist, has dis
covered a way OF making what he claims
to be eatable and nutritious cakes out of
wood by transforming the eellulose into
grape sugar and adding to it about forty
per cent. of meal Of wheat, oats or rye.
They will be getting picnic lunches out
OF the trees next if il is in the wood.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Standard OIL Company.

TRENTON N. j., March 23.-The
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
filed certificate with the Secretary of
State changing the name to the Standard
Oil Company, and increasing the capital
stock from S, 600 to Sl0,000,0OO.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Chinese RestrIctfou fn C,nnnda.

OTTAWA, March 23.-Gordon of British
Columbia has given notice OF his inten-
ton to introduce a bill amending the
Chinese Immigration Act by increasing
the poll-taX on Chinese immigrants from
$50 to SI00 per head. The bill enac;s that
after the expiration Of tour months of the
passage of the Act, Chinese immigration
into Canada shall be prohibited alto
Cether
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Mind Ueranged.

NEW YORK, March 23.-George Shep-
herd Page one of the most conspicuous
figures on Wall street, and famous as
millionaire chemist, was committed to
the Asylum for the Insane. His mind
has broken down by worriment, super
induced by severe attack of grip.
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Relief for the Famine-stricken.

MINNEAPoLIs, March 23.-One hundred
and seventy-five cars, containing 22,000
barrels of flour, were sent out in eight
sections to-day by the Washburn- Crosby
Mills to the Russian Relief Association OF
Philadelphia. The trains were gaily
decorated with flags, bunting and mot
The record-union., 1892-03-24

PHILADELPHIA, March 23.-The first
acknowledgment by any of the parties
interested in the 81 gar trust deal that the
absorption of the independent refineries
IN this city was being accomplished by
the trust was made to-day by Z. c.
Knight, and he said that the refinery had
been in possession of the American Com
pany for the week past. The terms OF
the transaction are not known. The
HarrlsonS still refuse to talk, but it is
said their refinery was to-day turned
over to the trust. Mr.. Spreckels also de-
clInes to say anything relative to the sup
posed deal ne mace with the trnst
The record-union., 1892-03-24

n10dus viuendi because recommended
at swords point. Therefore we are glad
to see the Pacific squadron going north
ward. History has lways proved that
the easiest mode OF securing peace is to
show promptitude in preparing for de-
fenSeD
The record-union., 1892-03-24
Local Government for Utah.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The House
Committee on Territories has decided to
report favorably Caine's bill to give local
government to Utah, with an amendment
striking out the section relating to sale-of
public lands for school purposes, the
committee deeming it best to have
separate measure covering this point.
The vote was party one, the Democrats
favoring and the Republicans opposing
the bill