Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-08-03

Aucufn-A k0W AZ BANK Meeting
League OF Deliverance Troubles Mex
lean News.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RECORD USIoSl
CALIFORNIA.
GoOd-by AMER Head.
San FRAsCIsco. August 23.-The departure
OF the British steamer AMER Head this after
noon was witnessed by an immense crowd of
persons, most Of whom where attracted to the
dock by mere curiosity to see the vessel of,
which, during her stay in port, has been the
subject OF such widespread newspaper notori-
ETY.. In honor of the event, Captain Roper
had the deck Of his steamer profusely dec
Grated with bunting, while from the head of
the mainmast foated the stars and stripes.
The Merchant Bank.
SAN Francisco, August 2d.-There was
meeting Of the Trustees of the Merchants
Exchange Bank this morning. A demand
was made on r. G. Sheath to transfer the
books, papers and premises Of the bank. IL
response to which he asked to be granted
time until Friday morning, so as to take
legal advice in the premises. As there is a
majority of newly-eiected Trustees who are
also members OF the cid Board the question
of the Legality of Mr.. Sneath's removal is
immsterial.
IsECoND DIsPATCH.l
SAN Francisco, August 2d.--At a meet
ing held by the stockholders of the Mer-
chants Exchange Bank tonight very lively
and exciting scene occurred. r. G. Sheath,
President of the meeting, attempted to vote
some proxies. Strong objections were made,
and the matter was submitted to the stock.
holders, who decided that he could not vote
them. Sneath then said he had anticipated
such proceedings on their part and had taken
steps to render the meeting illegal by taking
out the advertisement calling the meeting
from the morning paper. A scene of great
| confusion followed, during which several
members applied abusive epithets to
Sheath. A motion was made for Vice
President Chadbourne to take the chair,
which prevailed. Sheath refused to surren.
der his seat when Chadbourne went up to his
dssk, whereupon several members became ex-
cited. and, kicking down the railiog around
the Presidents chair, forcibly removed him,
| and installed Chadbourne. As Sheath was
leaving the room ne picked up package of
papers lying on the Sscretary's desk and
started out. Loud cries were made for him
to drop them, which he refused 20 do. DIR.
| Simpson sprsng up and said I'm make him
| drop them" and advanced toward him.
Sheath raised his hand as if to strike. when
Simpson thrust his hand in his pocket and
mads movement as if to draw q pistol,
Sheath then threw the papers down. Amid
much excitement the stockholders proceeded
to elect a new Board Of Directors, and also
President of the Board. A formal demand
will be made tomorrow morning of Sne att
to relinquish his Office. In answer to a
question if he would surrender, Sheath said
he would let the Directors know tomorrow
morning.
Items from San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 2d.-At meet
ing of the California Coursing Club, held
this evening, the treasurer reported the club
financially In fl 9urishing condition, having
on hand, after all the expenses of the last
match, surplus fund. The next coursine
meeting of the club will be held at MERGED
on November 18th, 10th and 18th.
The officers of the immigration Association
report steady and increasing volume of i'm
migration to this State, principally to the
northern counties, from the Eastern States.
The class of newcomers is that which is most
desirabie-fsrmers with some capital and
much experience.
Word has been received that the shin
wilma, bound from New York to Portland,
Oregon, has met with an accident by col.
lision, the time. place and extent Of damage
being unknown. The wilma, previous to
this accident, had just come out of St.
Thomas, where she had gone for repairs.
The steamship Oceanic is due on the oh
instant. She will be the first steamer to ar
rive after the operation of the Chinese re.
friction bill goes in force. and will probably
have the smallest number of passengers she
has carried for long time
The Executive Committee Of the League of
Deliverance held a meeting last night, and,
on a vote, declared the Office of President
vacant, thus ousting the present incumbent,
Frank Roney. The committee decided bv
vote to abolish the Office of President and
elect presiding officer pro tenn. at their sey-
eral meetings.
Suicide at Auburn.
AUBURN, August 2d.-About noon TODAY
Allie Dixon, girl aged about IL, native Of
Ireland, committed suicide at her home here,
by taking strychnine. The Coroner investi-
gated the matter ard decided it was unneces.
sary to hold an inquest. He is of the opinion
that she made prior attempt at self-murder
some time ago, but failed on account of the
dose taken being too small, its effect at that
time passing for fit or spasm. No reason is
given for her rash act, but rumor generally
accrediss it to love affair."
Albert G. Kinkade, aged % years. printer
well known among the craft in this State,
died here last evening, after short illness,
Of fever.
sSPuSAhSoAS hh ukCHuOClhUs
UKIAH, August 2d.-The Republican Con.
vention held in Ukiah to-day made a county
ticket, with M. F. Smith for Sheriff, s. r,
Wade, Clerk; T. K. Whipple, Recorder E.
w. Reeves, Treasurer /; L. G. Morse, District
Attorney A. G. Ruddock, Assessor Super.
insendent of Schools. Joseph Edwards !;
Coroner, E. w. King; Surveyor, w. 7.
kirkland; Assemblyman, 0. Howell; Super
visors-B. B. Fox. w. ID. White, J. Upde.
graf, r. Stickney, A. B. Kendall. The dele
gates to the State Convention are half Shafter
and half Estee.
Died OF Lockjaw.
GILRoY, August 2d.-James Muir died to-
day of iockjaw. Ten days ago he got his
pulley on thrashing-machine. The hand
was badly burned, but not deemed serious
until yesterday. when tetanus set in.
ARIZONA.
From MeXtcO-A Desperate Done For
Apaciies Conquer Soldiers.
TUCSON. August 23.-The Star has specials
from Mexico, being from Guaymas, Sonora.
They cay that on Monday last Aurelio Can.
tatran, An actor. was shot and killed by Pro-
copio Murrietta, in house of il-fame. The
slayer is nephew of the notorious California
outlaw, Joaquin Murrietts. He killed two
men in Los Angeles, mads his escape from
prison to New York, and was there again in.
carce-ated. from which prison, with China.
man, he again escaped. and has been here
sincs. He was shot Tuesday morning by
order of the Governor.
The port of Guaymas is full of merchant
vessels.
The heavy rains caused several washouts
on the Sonora Railroad last week.
The Project of the district of Montezuma
sends the following to Governor Ortiz 81
have the honor to inform you that on the oath
inst, between the hours of and 10 o'clock
A. NJ, the Apaches attacked Colonel Lorenz,
Torres, at Encino, eighteen miles from here,
who wss accompanied by band of federal
troops. The fight lasted three hours, result
ing in the death of Vincenta frovincio, the
Deputado of the district, and all the troops
except FIVE federals and CsloIsl Torres, who
was wounded. The Indians took all of the
horses, equipage and stores. They were
strongly. fortified and completely ambushed
the troops. A force of troops has been sent