Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-07-07
CALIFORhIA,

SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THg RECORD UNION
CALIFORsIA.
Disastrous Fire ut Berkeiey-The olive
Branch Hotel Burned.
OAKLAND, July 6th.-One of the most dis.
astrous fires ever known in Berkeley occurred
early this morning. The large hotel known
as the "Olive Branch" situated on Choate
street, at the terminus Of the Oakland dummy
railroad, was totally destroyed. The fire was
discovered about 8 o'clock by come OF the
members OF the Mackin family, living di.
rectly opposite on ChGate street. The entire
upper portion of the building was then in
flames, and it was evident that it was doomed
to destruction The neighborhood was quickly
aroused and dozen or two men soon gath
cred and did all that was possible to prevent
the spread of the flames. The building con.
tanning the Postoffice, DR.. MerrilPs drug store
and the Chinese school-room are within
twenty feet of the hotel, and it was thought
at one time that these, too, would be de-
stroyed. 1t was only by persevering efforts
that they were saved. The fire burned
fiercely, and by o'clock this morning the
hotel was in ruins. The building and furni-
ture were valued at about s.. 900, and were
u.
known. Mr.. Jackson, the lessee, estimates
his loss at 81, 500. He has 81, SEQ insurance,
but owing to define uency in paying the
premium he is fearful that it will not be of
any benefit to him.
Destruction OF the Famous Lick Mills by
Fire.
SAN JOSE, July 6th.-The famous Lick
mills, seven miles from this city, on the Al
vic hpaa NJ Of
ternoon, and were destroyed. The round
house. originally built for granary, which
hard fighting had preserved intact up to 5
o'clock, is also now gone. The buildiL IS
were erected some twenty-five or thirty years
ago at an immense cost by the late James
Lick. who intended to make this the model
grist mill of the world. The inside wood.
work was of mahogany and other costly
wood. In 1873 the property passed into the
hands of A. d. Remington, the noted paper
manufacturer of New York, who carried on
the manufacture of manila paper until June,
1880, when the Lick Paper Company was
Francisco, as President. About 800, goo
was invested in the business. The loss is not
known. A fire engine was telegraphed for,
and if the ground floor can be kept from
burning through, so that the machinery does
not fall through into the basement it may not
be total loss. The rouudhouse which was
used az warehouse, was full of finished
stock, which was saved, except some 81 coo
worth OF paper bags. Il is said that the FIRE
originated in the packing-room near the top
of the building, and that some of the workmen
barely escaped with their lives.
The Napa County Assessment Roll
NApA, July Sth.-The assessment of Napa
county for the fiscal year has just been COM
pleted. The total value of property is over
s., 900, 900. The increase in value for the
year is over 100000. The railroad ASSESS
ment in the county is S14S, 900 less than last
year.
Crushed 10 Death.
NEVADA CITY, July 6th.-Hiram Mariner
an employe of the V fume sawmill, about
eight miles from this city, was crushed to
death yesterday afternoon by being caught
between huge bowlder and q log. He was
digging around the bowlder. in order to get
it out of the way, when it suddenly rolled
from its place and pinned him against large
sswlog. He was afterwards found by some
of his fellow workmen, who, with the aid of
crowbsrs moved the bewlder to one side and
extricated the unfortunate man. Deceased
was 81 years of age, a native of Maine, and
He will be buried by the Mssons.
The Annual Cornish Wrestling Match.
GRASS VALLEY, July 6.h.-The annual
Cornish wrestling match at this place was
concluded this evening. The prizes were as
follows: First, 500; second, so; third,
$50; fourth, $50; fifth, $50; sixth, So The
meeting lasted two days, resulting in James
Pascoe, of Bodie, taking the first prize
Charles Kelly, of Grass Valley, the second;
Edward Hoskin. of Nevada City, the third
James Rodds, of Nevada City, the fourth
Samuel Rodds, of Nevada City, the fifth
Ed. Rodda, of Nevada City, the sixth. The
were witnessed by large crowds on
both days.
Killed by Lightning.
SUsANvILLE, July 6th.-Near Buntingyille
Monday, during heavy thunder-shower,
William Leith, Jr., was struck by lightning
and instantly killed.
Delegates Appointed.
SUsANvILLE, July CHI. N. Breed, D.
Fairfield and r. E. Ross were to-day ap-
pointed delegates to tine Republican State
Convention.
Warmest Day of the Season.
MABYsvnLE, July Gth.-This was the
warmest day of this season. The thermom-
eter indicated 81 in the shade.
Sentenced 10 be Hansed-Remarkably
Rapid Judicial Proceedings.
ORoyILLE, July 6.h.-The Chico wife muir
derer Schmidt was to day sentenced by Judge
Hundley to be hanged. The promptness of
action displayed in this case is iu remarkable
contrast to the usual procedure of our Courts
in the disposition of criminal cages The
murder was committed on Saturday night,
June oath. He was examined on Wednesday
following. On Thursday an information was
filed in the Superior Court, and the defend
ant was arraigned, had able counsel assigned
him by the Court, pleaded not guilty, and on
Saturday, July 1st. he was tried and found
guilty of murder in the first degree-all in
less than week from the commission of the
deed-and to-day he has received the sem
tence of death. He displayed but little feel
ing or emotion when the sentence was pro-
Death from Heart Disease.
SAN JOSE, July 6th.-D. Sullivan, ma
tive of Ireland, aged 80 years, fell dead from
heart disease at Aguirre's ranch, in the
Santa Clara hills, Tuesday
Work OF the Flames.
STOCKTON, July 9Th. Tuesday afternoon
two barns were burned on the ranch of Lewis
Tubert, about six miles northeast from
Lockeford, south of the Mokelumne river.
The origin of the fire is mystery. The loss
is about $1,000, with no insurance. The
barns contained about thirty.six tons of hay,
some machinery, etc.
The Central Pacific Railroad bridge over
Walker slough, two miles south of this city.
was burned yesterday.
Killed With Poisoned Cheese.
Los ANGELES. July CHA three year old
child Of j. S. Breen, who resides on the cor
ner of Fourth and Charity streets, was poi.
soned yesterday by eating cheese that had
been charged with arsenic for killing rats.
The child died in less than an hour.
ARIZONA.