Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-09-23
Railroad Collision.

Railroad Collision.
Los ANGELES, September 221.-A collision
occurred near the San Gabriel Wine Com
psny's switch, five miles east of this city,
this morning, between the Atlantic express,
going east, and the local San Francisco train,
coming west. The locomotives ran into each
other, smashing the cowcatcaers of both and
throwing the east bound engine off the track.
Two fat cars on the local train ware de-
tsched from the trucks and ran upon each
other. The passengers on the Atlantic eA-
press returned TO this city, and report nobody
hurt. The ast-bound train was behind time,
and when it saw the other coming it tried to
stop, bat the air brakes would not work
properly.
Attempt OF a Chinaman 10 Cheat the
scanOId.
SAN RAFAEL, September 7th.-Houg All
Duck, the Chinaman who killed fellow
convict at San Q1entin about two years ago,
and was tried and convicted of murder, at
ting his throat. His case was carried to the
Supreme Court and on September 90 b de-
cision was rendered affirming the decision of
the lower Court. A thorough search of his
cell was made, but failed to reveal the im-
plement used. A physician sewed up the
cut, and he ia in fair way to recover and
expiate his crime on the scaffold.
Blasting Accident.
GAIT, September 22d.-Jehn Davis, a
laborer. while blasting an excavation for a
cellar for Brewster & Co.'s new store this
forenoon, very carelessly returned to the
blast after lighting the fuse for two blasts,
when one going eff threw him about six feet,
part of the blast and powder striking him in
the face, tearing it fesTfully. Being blind of
one eye already, it is now thought the other
is gone also.
Run Over by the Cars.
SANTA Rosa, September % IA contractor
by the name Of Holiday, from Ukiah, was
run over by the up-bound train and killed
last evening at o'clock. He was on the
platform of the last car, which the conductor
switched off. Holiday. seeing the train draw
away, attempted tn Jump and catch the rear
OF the last car. He missed it and fell upon
the track. tbs truck-wheels OF the coach pass
ing over the left side of the body. He was
removed to the depot but died within five
minutes after the accident.
Fire NJ Benicia.
BBNICIA, September 221-Yesterday fire
broke out in an empty house owned by a.
Goodyear. The prompt action of the firemen,
with the assistance Of the citizens, resulted in
the flames being extinguished before much
damage was done. Carpenters were at woTk
on the building, audit is thought that match
uEOpptu CdIclGesiI hlDObB lile hHSNlHES was
the cause of the fire. Loss, about $50.
Stage Robber Captured.
SHASTA, September 22l.-Under Sheriff
Kennedy arrived this morning with the man
who robbed the stage at Bass Hill few days
ago. He is confident that the man is the IA
nous Black Bart, who has committed go
many robberies in the past, and always es-
capped arrest.
The Campaign.
TULARE September 22d-M. NJ. Estee
and w. w. Morrow addressed an audience
here to-day upon the issues of the campaign.
BAKERSFIELD, September 221.-At this
hour Is P. NJ NJ. NJ. Estee is addressing a
meeting of people from all parts of the
county. He arrived, accompanied by W. w.
Morrow, from Tulare at 4 P. NJ.
The Fair at stockton.
STOCKTON, September 221.-At the grounds
to-day the attendance was very large, far
beyond that OF the previous day. The stock
were paraded, and the judges awarded the
premiums. In the races much interest was
manifested. The running race, free for ALL
two miles and repeat, was filed by Skaters
Night Hawk. Jack Douglass Mollie H and
Patrol Night Hawk won the first money,
Douglass the second and Patrol the third.
The district running race for three-year-olds,
between Minnie Belle, Bird Catcher, Kate
oaleOu anu lSSeA leiIys was "Un by DHu
Catcher, Belle second, Carson third. The
trottin2 race for s., 500, between Romero,
Ssar King and Brigadier, was won by Romero
la three straight heats. In the ladies tour
nament, Mrs. Thompson took the first prize,
Mrs. Trefry the second and Miss Bailey the
third. To-day was q successful that could
be desired-and Stockton is jubilant.
The ". L. Conference.
OAKLAND. September 22i.- The Confer
ence re-assembled at 9 a. NJ. to-day, aud can
didstes for ordination were examined by
Bishop Hurst. The questions laid down by
the Church begin with the inquiry as to
faith, and end by asking the candidate if he
is in debt, and if he will abjure the use of
tobacco.
SECOND DIsPATCH.l
OAKLAND, September 22d.-Quite long
and animated discussion took place this after
noon at the Methodist Episcopal Conference,
on the subject of the Sunday law and the po-
Etions assumed by the respective platforms
of the Democratic and Republican parties.
There was no Gisseusion of opinion whatever
As to the law itself, but there was a variety Of
views expressed as to the action of the Con-
ventions and the real meaning of aud proper
construction to be placed upon the Sunday
law plank. The discussion was participated
in by a large number of ministers. and, before
its conclusion, assumed quite political COM
plexion.
Vacancies Filled.
SANTA BARBARA. September 22d-The
Republican County Central Committee filed
the vacancies on the county ticket by NOM
mating G. G. WEIGH as Tax Collector, J. B.
Venting Auditor, II. Stoddard as Re-
sorder, and III. Q. Crane as Public Admins
traitor.
Died of His Injuries.
SAN DIEGO. September 22j.-W. l.. VIII.
Jams, Superintendent of the San Diego
Touring mills, died this forenoon of the injur-
les received by being drawn into the ma.
chinery on the previous day. The deceased
was pioneer Californian, for many years a
resident of Msrysville. He came to San
Diego in 1866, and has been one of the lead
ing citizens Of this place. His death or Gates
q profound gloom in the community.