Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-03-15
Weather. Homicide Railroad Repairing
Child scalded 10 Deafh-Irish Relief
Court of lnquiry-Military Change

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Fires.
PORTLAND, March 14th.-Ths weather is
bright and cold.
News is just received of homicide near
Canyon City. A young man named Harry
Bristow. vino is employed on a cattle ranch,
became involved in an alteration with man
whose name could not be ascertained. Pts
tolls were drawn and Bristow was shot and
instantly killed The murderer mounted
horse and fled. but was captured at Canyon
City. The Sheriff of the county started in
pursuit, but it was thought that the prisoner
would be lyncbed by citizens before the Off
GERS could reach there, as great indignation
is felt over what was considered an unpro-
voked murder. Deceased was aged "a years,
and greatly respected.
The railroad from Walla Walla to Wallula
is being thoroughly overhauled by the re-
placement of new ties and rails wherever
necessary. The work will be completed in
about two weeks. Tie company propose to
place the whole line in good repair, in antici-
patton of the seasons grain crop.
The little daughter of II. Deschilds, living
near Spokane Falls fell into tub of hot
water a few days ago, and was so severely
scalded that she soon died.
Three prisoners lying in jail at Eugene City
awaiting the action of the Grand Jury have
broke Jail, Following are the names Of the
escaped prisoners: Geo. Campbell, charged
with grand larceny Charles Sergeant, grand
larceny John Lance, rape. AT last accounts
they had not been recaptured.
Archbishop Seghers will deliver lecture
at the Newmarket Theater to morrow even
ing, the proceeds of which are to be donated
to the Irish famine fund.
James Laidlaw, British Vice Consul, has
ordered Court of Inquiry to convene in this
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British bark Dilharree.
In compliance with Instructions from the
Adjutant-GeneraPs Office at Washington the
following change is announced by the depart
ment commander here: First Regiment of
Cavalry, Second Lieutenant Geo. b. Backus,
Company Nj, Fort Walla Walla, to he First
Lieutenant, vice f. III, Shelton, deceased
which carries him to Company L, Fort
klamath.
was partially destroyed by fire yesterday, was
insured for SO, 500 on the building, and 81 800
on the contents. The insurance will fully
cover the loss.
A fire broke out early this morning in a
large two story wooden building standing at
the corner of First and Salmon streets. The
department quickly responded, and after
short but fierce contest the flames were ex-
tinguished. The interior of the building was
badly charred. Following is the list of
losses The building was owEed by J. NJ.
Showbridge insured for 81, 0G0 in Califor
mia company, and $3.50 in the State In
yestment. The insurance will nearly cover
the actual loss. G.. Winehill occupied the
corner with grocery store. He lost about
81, 600 insured for 81 900. Marsh & Co,
dealers in Japanese goods, lost Sc. 600 from
water and fire; insurance, $, 200 in the New
Zealand. George Williams & Co., glove fac
tory loss, 81, 500 Insurance, 81 600, in a
California company. Mrs. L. G. Brown.
in the New Zealand J. A. Carr, who occu-
pied the second story as lodging house, lost
81, 500; insured for 81, 600 in the State In
vestment. The origin of the fire is unknown.