Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-10-11
GrandIaare of aIasnns


ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THR RECORD USIosl
Grand lodge OF Masons.
SAN Francisco, October 10th.-The Grand
Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Cal
ifornia commenced it's thirty.third annual
communication at the Masonic Temple this
morning at 10 o'clock. The following grand
officers were present: w. W. Grand Master
G. w. Taylor, r. W. ID. G. NJ. John Quincy
Adams, r. w. s. G. w. J. d. Hines, R. w.
J: G. w. I: j. Bowers, V, w. G. I. Moses
Heller, V. w. G. s. Alexander G. Abel, V.
Il. G. G. George Sim. Grand Orator T. B. II.
Anderson. A. q. S. G. Z. Grimes, G. l.. J.
w. Shas fer, G. NJ. Harvey Mathews, G. B.
b. Benz amin Akerly. G. S. 3. Benjamin
X. Bagley, S. G. D. ii. r. Rucker, j. G. s.
ii. +. Ross, q. d. Samuel d. Mayer, and G..
L. James Oglesby and sixteen Past Grand
officers and representatives from 10 lodges.
The following Committee on Credentials was
appointed by the NJ. w. Grand Master
George T. Grimes. Joseph B. Cooke. w. G.
Long, Albert I. Knorp and James Bran
ham. A recess was then taken till 2 u'clsck.
Burglar COrnered.
SAN Francisco, October 10th.-About
2:15 o'clock this morning officers Bidwell
and Linville heard disturbance in the
lodging house at POI Kearny street. and on
ascending the stairs found three men in
scanty attire who had a burglar in a corner.
The burglar, who gave his name as Christian
Boyce, from the statement of George w.
Anthony, the money broker, had entered his
room on the third floor, and had donned An
thongs pants over his own, after taking the
sleeper's gold watch, chain and purse from
his vest pocket. In turning to Leave the
burglar stumbled and awoke his victim, who
rushed out in the hall, where he collared him
and called for help. The officers toek the
prisoner in, charged him with burglary, and
in the Police Court to-day he was held in
81, 900. Boyce is new hand at the business
here, but has been arrested for drunkenness.
Mr. Anthony had left his door unlocked, ex-
pecting his roommate.
The PcsiOflire Investigation.
SAN Francisco. October 10sh.-Iu an in
terview to-day, Postmaster Backus stated
he was in no way implicated in the investiga-
ton that has recently been in progress in the
Postoffice in this city. The Irregularities
riers, 2. 2. Holm, by David Ramsay. dis
charged carrier. all occurred during General
Coey's administration. Ramsey and five
other carriers were discharged about year
ago, and subsequently, number OF charges
against Holm were sent TO the authorities at
Washington. The investigation by Colonel
Schaurte is now concluded and his report will
probably be forwarded to the Postmaster
General this week.
The Southern Railroads.
San Francisco. October 10th.-I5 is ex-
pected that the through route of the South
ern Pacific Railroad Company to New Or
leans will be completed and in operation by
January !, 1888. 1t will be under the control
of the Central Pacific Railroad Company,
which will thus secure a through line from
Ogden, Utah, via Arizona, New Mexico and
Texas, to New Orleans. 1t is expected that
a junction will be formed between the two
construction lines about the middle of next
month.
The Atlantic and Pacific road, being built
east from Mohave, is at present completed to
District station. From the station the mines
of this district are about six miles south.
The Nicaragua Canal scheme.
SAN Francisco, October 10Th. - At
called meeting of the Board of Trade to day,
Senators Miller and Farley, Representatives
Page, Pscheco and Rosecrsns, and many
prominent business men, were present A
resolution was adopted urging the State dele
cation to the utmost exertion to prom ote the
Nicaragua canal scheme.
The American Commercial Marine and
Tenure Of Public Lands.
SAN Francisco. October 10ih-At the
conference of the Board of Trade and Con
gressionsl delegation. held to day in the in
terest of the Nicaragua Canal ard other mat
ters, the questions of the American CONNER
cial marine and the bill in regard to the
tenure of public lands was discussed at much
length by G. I. Hopkins, Captain Goodsll,
Captain Blsnding, Senators Farley and Mil
Ter and Representative Page. No action was
taken on these questions by the conference.
steamer Due Guilty as Charsed-Exam.
tnatiOn Postponed.
SAN Francisco, October 10sh.-The steam
ship City of Picking was due here to-day from
China.
The jury in the case Ct Terril, tried on a
charge of assault to commit murder on a
young woman over two years ago, because
she refused to receive his addresses, returned
verdict to night of guilty as charged
The examination Of Gail Johansen, who
shot and killed John p. Sanders, proprietor
of a sailor clearinghouse, lsSs night, has
been postponed until Friday. The inquest
will be held over Sanders remains tomorrow.
Bank OF California.
SAN FRANCISCO, October l0sh.-To-day at
the annual meeting Of the stockholders of the
Bank OF California the following were elected
as the Board of Directors D. o. Mills, VIZ.
Alvsrd, VIM. Shsron. Charles Maybe, J. G.
Wilmerding, Adam Grant, jerome Lineolo,
Myer Levi, James Freeborn. Fred. w.
Sharon and E. w. Newtali. The Board met
and reelected the old officers, SIS follows
VIM. Alvord, President; Thomss Grown,
Cashier; Byron Murray, Jr., Assistant
Cashier; T. Frankie, Secretary.
Rev. John Rcmphin Called 20 PhIIadeI-
phia.
SAN Francisco, October 10.h.-Rev. John
Hamphill, of Calvary Church, has received
call from the West Arch street Presbyterian
Church. Philadelphia, which he will proba.
bly, accept.
Two Houses Fall l25 Feet.
SAN FRANCIsCo, October 10sh.-Yes!erday
workman excavatirg at the base Ct Telegraph
Hill were driven away by John Tully and
Others living on the hill above, who feared
that the work in progress endangered their
houses. Last night portion Of the bill
gave way, and the houses of two Italian
fishermen fell to the strsst, 125 feet below.
The occupants were warned barely in time 10
escape uninjured.
The Honey Market.
SAN Francisco, October 10Th Money is
in good demand for local use. There is also
a good deal of call for use abroad. though not
80 much as week or two ago. Fine silver is
IN light supply but very dull. Exsnapge Is
steady. Mexican dollars are nominal. Grain
exchange has not been very plentiful this
month, cargo clsarances having been less
than expected. We quote call loans on
frst.class security at 4@6 per cent, and the
extremes for commercial loans are 7@9 per
cent. Mortgage paper is taken by the savings
banks at Gag per cent, and the borrower
relieved of all obligations for taxes to the ex,
tent of the lien on his property. Drafts on
New " rk sell at 90 cents premium per SlG0
kilograms on do. 25@30 cents per 500; Lon
don exchange, 1910 1879 | for bank bills, and
50@50sd for commercial; refined silver. II
to l3 per cent discount; Mexican dollars,
9l4G92 cents apiece. nominal.
SUPERIOR COURT.
DEPARTMENT OSE-E. Il. Bush, Judge.