Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-07-01
Rrit,.h CAPTAIN Hesyily Fined

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30th.-The Captain
of the British steamer Strathairly was to-day
fined 81 $50 by the United States District
Court for bringing Chinese passengers in ex-
cess of the number allowed by law.
The Fruit-BeN Law Unconstitutional.
San Francisco, June 30tb.- The demur-
rer in the case Of Albert Lusk, John Klink-
ham and William Jacobs. arrested for failing
to disinfect fruit boxes, was sustained in the
Police Court to-day, on the ground that the
law was unconstitutional, inasmueh as the
disipfecting of the boxes was given to one
man. The cases were continued indefinitely.
The Dead Actors Daughter.
SAN Francisco, June 30sh.-In the Su-
perior Court department Probate to-day,
the guardianship case of Viola G. c. Percy,
by consent OF counsel on each side. continued
until July oath. 1t is reported that import
ant dispositions have been taken, which en-
brace the testimony of persons who were at
the bedside of the late Mr.. Percy during the
sickness which caused his death.
Two Gases of Suicide.
SAY Francisco, June 30sh.-Chas. Weber,
& native OF Germany. about 60 years of age,
r,,r,,sd ana - insurance agent, having a
desk at the office of r'...;liD Speyer on Gaiiii-
fornia street, committed suicide tbs morning
at his residence, No. 1909 Larkin street.
About o'clock 8 gentlema IN occupying an
adjoining room to the deceased heard heavy
fall upon the floor, and on entering the room
of Mr.. Weber discovered him leaning against
the bed, apparently suffering greatly, bat he
refused to give any explanation as to the
cause of his illness. A physician was sent for
at once. During the absence of the messen-
ger the lodger saw package lying on the floor
Of the hallway before Weber's room. The
package was found to contain q number of
private papers, and among them a letter writ
ten by Weber, in which he stated that when
it should be read he would be dead, as he in
tended committing suicide on account of his
pecuniary embarrassment. The efforts of the
doctor proved to be unavailing. Before
Weber died he stated that he had taken ar
senic. The deceased was pioneer Califor-
MAN.
Pierre Vignau, a native of France, IS years
of age, and barber by occupation, com.
United suicide this morning by poison, at No.
GIG Pacific street. His groans attracted the
attention of the inmates of the house between
6 and o'clock, and physician was sum-
moped, but his efforts to save the man were
unsvailing. He died about four hours after
being discovered.
Died While Bathing.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30th.-H. Hooker, q
Swede, was found dead in the Sanitarium
Sea Baths at the foot of Powell street,
shortly after o'clock this morning.
| When he entered the bath.house, at half
past o'clock, he told one of the employees
! frank DureD) to call him in about an hour,
| as he wanted to take steam bath for three.
| quarters of an hour. The deceased was dis.
covered in kneeling position, being sus.
tanned in that position by his hand catching
the grating of the platform. An autopsy
showed fatty degeneration of the heart to be
the cause of death.
Found Dead.
SAN Francisco, June 30th.-J. Mendott,
a ledger at No. 1918 Dupont street. was found
dead on the floor of his room at $50 o'clock
this morning. The inmates of the house
know nothing of the sntecedents Of the de.
ceased but he was in very poor circumstances.
1t is stated that he had separated from his
wife, and that he had son residing in this
city.
Sudden Death.
SAY FRANCISCO, June th.-William Por.
ter was taken to the City Receiving Hospital
for medical treatment and died at 7:35 this
morning. Shortly before he expired he said
he was a native of ireland, 30 years of age,
unmarried and blacksmith by occupation.
Another Victim Of the sauceIito Disaster
SAN Francisco, June 30th.-The body Of
Ida Rainfeld, one of the unfortunate victims
of the boating accident last Sunday, was re-
covered from the bay about mile and q
quarter from Saucelito at 1890 o'clock last
night, by her brother-in-lsw, John Met lusky.
! The remains were brought to this city this
morning. The deceased was 10 years of
age, and resided at 5O6 Vallejo street.
A Long Holiday at "the Bay..The Dem.
ocracy-Death Record.
San FRANCISCO, June 30th.-A general
assent has been given by the business men OF
the city to the request of the Board of Trade
to close their stores from Saturday until next
Wednesday. Up to noon to-day about 30l
leading names and all the lumber firms had
accepted the proposition.
The Democratic State Central Committee
held an executive session this afternoon. A
letter was read from William P. Humphreys
the nominee for Railroad Commissioner from
the Second District, indorsing the platform
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Rumors have been circulated by tn,
enemies Of the Democracy, to the effect that tn,
State Central Committee not in accord with tn,
action Of the San Jose Convention in making certain
nominations, all such reports are denounced az IN
quali6edly false.
Resolved, That the Democratic State Contra
Committee indorses the whole ticket selected b.
the State and District Conventions.
A motion to hold grand ratification meet
ing at Union Hall on Wednesday evening
July Sth, was carried. The Secretary wal
instructed to send letter Of invitation to S
y Cov Of Naw Vork and Allan q TIKI,