Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-11-17
SAN FRANCISCO
Fine Residence Damaged by Fire-sIow
work OF Election Commissioners
mains Identihed-Weman Declared Not
entity OF MErder-Etc.

ESPECIAL DIsPArcHEs TO rHs RECORD uslosl
Fine Residence Damaged by Fire.
SAN Francisco, November 16sh.-At an
early hour this morning the inmates of the
residence OF Samuel Nj. Wilson, south west
corner of Pine and Stockton streets, smelt
smoke 10 rear of the basement. but concluded
that 1t came from one of the huas which had
been troublesome. The smoke increased,
and it became evident that there was fire
somewhere. A search was instituted, and
the partition between the laundry and the
servants room was found to be warm. The
hose, with which the house was literally sup.
piled, was brought into requisitiou BIZ the se--
wants. They made but little progress, how.
ever, aud st twenty minutes of IL o'clock an
alarm from box 20 called GU. portion of the
FIRE department. By ths time the engines
got TO work the fire had cIept up from the
basement, between the billiard-room and the
dining-room, and was fast spreading to the
chambers. This flames were still cop6ued
between ths partitions and ceilings. The
fremen made openings and streams of water
were thrown in all directions. The smoke
had Nv become SO dense on the upper e >or
az to be almost suffocating. An hour after
the hgst alarm was turned in the flames burst
out of the roof. and general alarm was
sounded, which brought the remainder of the
department on the ground. Lines Of hose were
carried up the stairs, and the building was
literally dsluged with water. 10 the mean
time many willing hands had been busily en-.
gagged in removing to a safe distancs the pri.
TaEe tnects OF the family. pictures and
elegant works of art. TIE articles too heavy
70 be carried out readily were covered with
Ere Patrol tarpaulins. For more than two
hours the hremen continued their work be-
fore the fire was extinguisied. The flames
spread between nearly all the partitions and
caiiings OF the rear portion of the building,
ana the attic, used as store-room, was badly
charJe1. The ire did not reach the front
portion OF the house. but the water ran from
dJor to tio0r in streams, sstursting- the ele-
CANT carpets. The house was one O; the
nsest residences l., the city, costing some
500 600. The ceilings were frescoed by our
best artists, and numerous works cf art
adorned the drawiag-roons. These were
mostly saved, come few being broken, Mr..
Wilson is of the opinion that 500 600 will
not cover his loss. The insurance is much
less than the damages. AS usual in such
cases, large crowd OF people gathered in the
vicinity of the FIRE, but they were kent at
reasonable distance by ropes stretchel
across the streets and strong body of police
men.
In connection with the removal OF goods
-.
ID. Wilson, relates the following circum.
stances On reaching tho house this morning
ae round the fire had reached bedroom
which he recently occupied. He attempted
10 enter the room, but was driven back by
SMOKE. Two hremen went in at his reuuess
ana Drought out box containing silver plate
presented hiIa by his father on mis- wedding
day, the market vsIus of which is not Isgs
than q 900. This lid of the box was ON fire
when they brought it ont. A few mone6ts
iates the f.nes would have reached the
silver.
Preparing for War in Time of Peace.
nAN FRANCISCO, November I6.h,- The
SoVerament has reserved Red Rock, in the
Bay OF ssh Francisco. for purposes of defense
aSainss hostile fleets. II the enemy should
approach frcn Sacramento, the heavy guns
o. tue station could be used 70 defend San
traucisco. 1t the enemy should come in
through the G Jlden Gate, bent for the CAP
ture Of BeIiaia, MARTINEZ, Valleis, Antioch
and surr0unGing towus, tho heavy guys of
lied RICK could thwart the bold Invaders.
As further measure Of protection the War
Oe1attment might fortify the Straits OF Car.
qainez.
Remains Identified.
SAG FRANCISCO, November 16th.-Tha re-
mains of the man who had committed suicide
BY shooting foucd near the Six-miIe House
yesterday, hSve been identified as those of
Inward A Brewster, q barber, who aisap.
pearsd from his residence, 1906 Sacramento
street. October 221 after setting fires in sew.
eral OF the closets, which were discovered in
time to prevent the destruction of the prem.
ises.
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 10
Abimais-Ganvassingt the Vote.
SAN FRANCISCO, November 16th.-At q
meeting OF the Trustees Of the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty TO Animals held this
morning, the Secretary reported that during
the mcath past thirty-nine CASES of cruelty
had e3n reported.
The official canvass of the vote by the
Election Commissioners ia progressing ysry
slowly, Commissioners Cowdery, Grady and
Humphrey alore performing the work.
Mayor Blake Is sick, and Auditor Bcickwedsl
deciinss to take al y share in the proceedings.
steamship Repaired - Verdict OF Not
Guilty.
San FRANCISCO, November I6 h, - The
steamship State Of California, after being
overhsuled on toe dry dock, made a Eri1
around tie bay this afternoon 90 Try her new
propeller. Ii ia said taat at her fastest she
made about fourteen knots yer hour, every.
thing icing found 80 work well.
The trial CT Mr. Mcdonnell, charged with
the murder OF Johb e, Riley en- the 18Th Of
last July, oano off too day in Department
.E-.CNch' aiAeE very SNORT GenptrasiOD the
Jurors resurnsd a verdict of not guilty.
The PrOhibiiioaisfs.
SAN Francisco, November l6 IA meet.
ing was held last evening by the Executive
Committee OF the Prohibition Home Protec
tioa party, aud the leading Prohibitionists
from various parts OF the State were present
Erom general survey of The field, as vel as
from reports received, it was felt BY the
meeting that the Cause of prohibition was
never IN more encouraging and hopeful con-
dition, ard far more successful here than in
most other States at so early period in it's
history. It WAS therefore resolved to com
menoa active work at once for the campaign
in 1881.
Fatal Cunning Accident.
SAN Francisco, November Is h.-Wu:.
Bsekm an. well known resident If this CITY.
while cut hunting with several persons in a
post near Alameda yesterday, met with r
fatal accident. His shotgun, while being
taken out, was accidentally discharged. and
the tusi charge catered tie leg Of B.eLmsr,
horribly shs't ring the limb. lie died this
morning from the effects of his injuries. he
leaves wife and several children.
DiaRer FOR she Boys.
SAN FRANCISCO, November 10Th This sec.
ond annual Thanksgiving dinner for ne xs and
othef boys who earn q living upon the streets
will bs given on Thanksgiving Day at the
AFouiS va eiic L o.. M - "A Dy Lle LADIES
Central Committee.
New Acknowledgement school.
SAN FRANCISCO. n. vembsr 16.h - The
schooner C0rneta, which was huit for parties
at Mszatlar, ia almost completed aud will
be launched Saturday from the w.ys at the
foet OF Third stfeet. she IS vsry tIirn little
craft, 9S feet long and rs feet bsarl.
This afternoon the Industrial Schoo. Com
mistcs OF the Board ct Supervisors was in
session investigating certain charges or ferrsd
by the Superintendent OF the Institution
against the head teachers.
ladies SILK Culture Association.
SAN FRANCISCO, November I6th.-This
afternoon the Ladies' s Tx Culture Assncia.
ton held 8 mestipg. when long and inter.
es.ing discussion on the subject of ssriculture
WAS held.
Arrivals and Departures.
SAN FRANcIsco, November 16.h.-The
passenger arrivals for October were q. 9S5 /:
departures, 5.46l. For the corresponding
month of last year the fgurts were 8 03O at d
5,12i. respectively. The excess of arriys
IpDartrrres durino tha fret tar