Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-10-16
Distinguished Arrivals.

DisuHSuisHcu AErISdAss
SAN FRANCISCO, October th.-Among the
passengers by the City of Peking yesterday
were Terrashuma Munenori, Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Plenipotentisry to the
United States from japan, and Wooyeno
kaginori, similarly accredited to. Germany.
Fatal Accident-suifs for once.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 15sh.-Jo ohm Ham.
berg, third officer Of the steamer Los An.
geles, while engaged in throwing the lead as
the vessel was crossing Humboldt bar at noon
Saturday, was struck by sea and thrown
against the rail, sustaioing injuries on the
head from which he died as he was being
brought ashore at Broadway wharf at 10
o'clock to-day. Deceased was 80 years of age,
a native of Finland. and single
The suits brought by J. b. f. Davis and
John A. Smith, elected Fire Commissioners
by the Supervisors on the frs. Monday of
last December, against Fred. c. Siebe and
John Mason, the present occupants of the
Office. are on the calendar Of Department No.
of the Superior Count, TO be tried Tuesday.
Burial OF the Slain Highoinder.
SAN Francisco, October 15th.-Chew All
Cheock, the noted Chinese highlander, who
was ASA 81 ated las. week. was buried to-day
with great pomp and display.
The Campaign.
STOCKTON, October 15sb.-The Democratic
county candidates addressed small audience
in Hunter street Square last night. The
meeting was marked with little enthusiasm.
SAN Francisco, October 15th.-At the
Republican County Convention last night a
resolution was adopted to the effect that the
Chairman of the Republican Convention of
San Francisco be instructed to appoint fifteen
members of this Convention to act in con-
junction with like number to be appointed
by the Democratic Convention of San Fran
cisco. now 10 session, for the purpose of nom.
mating fifteen suitable persons to be voted for
by the people of San Francisco at the next
election. whose duty it shall be to frame o
new city charter. The Democratic Conven.
ton has already disposed of this question by
authorizing the Chairman to appoint CON-
mittee to select fifty names, from which the
Convention may select fifteen nominees for
freeholders.
San Francisco, October 15th.-In speak
ing of the nominations to be IN ade to- morrow
night by the Republican County Convention,
the Gail saws: DR.. T. A. Weeks feels conf.
d.. Of w.lki. e uf wish the Cfiice OF Coroner.
Judge Il. Q. Sawyer and j. L. Cowdery are
stser the City Attorneyship. J.. E. Pratt
and Walter 1,eman appear to have no oppo-
sition for District Attorney and Public Ad.
ministrator. The present Board of Educa-
ton will be renoininated, with the exception
of Messrs. Stubs and Bandman. who decline
torun. Il is thought majority of the can
didates mt up by the buffers will be nomi.
mated. G. :. Tilton is the only name man.
toned thus far icr Surveyor. The main fight
will be on Senators and Assemblymen, as
it is understood that they viii have to be in
dorsed by the Convention. L-Ie Rix and j.
n. i. Wilson, having received w. pomina-
lions for Police Judges by the two Convel.
tons before the fuse, will be renominate5
( Found Drowned.
\ SAN RAFAEL, October 15th.-The body of
q man named Louis Hslfoersen was found in
the bay near Kershaw's Island this afternoon.
Deceased had been employed on a sloop be-
longing to the Vigorite Powder Company,
plying between San Francisco and California
City. Last Thursday night the sloop dis
charged cargo of acid at California City,
and took in one of powder. When ready to
sail it was discovered that some important
papers pertaining to the cargo had been left
ashore. Halfosrsen was sent for them, and
it is presumed that on returning he fell over
board, as he has not been seen since.
Chinaman Shot by Boys.
STOCKTON, Ocsoher 15sh.-About 8 o'clock
this afternoon q Chisaman was stopped by
two boys in the northern part of the city, and
asked if he had any money. Upon being in.
formed to the contrary, the boys caught hold
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Then each of the assaulters drew pistol and
blazed away at him, each putting ball in
the calf of his right leg. They then fed, and
at last accounts had not been captured. The
Chinaman was taken to the city Jail, where
his wounds were dressed.
A Slfckens Suit.
MARYsvILLE, October 14th.-In the Supe-
rior Court, Judge Blanchard of Colusa county
presiding, on the application of tine defend
ants attorney, an application was granted to-
day transferring Co the United States Circuit
Court the case of Yuba County Va The Ex-
celsior Hydraulic Mining Company of
Smartsville. The order was made on an ex
parte showing, plaintiffs attorneys making
no objection, as the question of jurisdiction
can be decided only in the Circuit Court.
The injunction issued by Judge Blanchard
when the action was begun remains in force.
An IncendIary Fire.
SANTA Rosa, October 14th.-An untenanted
dwelling, owned by Sydney V. Cooper, in
this city, was burned down last night about
half-past 8 o'clock. 1t was an incendiary
fire, and the smell of coal oil was very strong
The value of the property was 81, 200 insur-
ance, $1,000
An Insane Mans Freak.
CHICO, October 14th.-This evening man
named Jonas Carter, who has been considered
insane fer a long time, shot at Mat chwein,
g butcher, and, missing him, the ball took ef.
feet in the hip of James Umble. The wound
is not q dangerous one.