Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-10-17


the Evening Star, 1. o. G. T.-Etc.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THK RKooRD-uNrosI
Grand Lodge OF the order OF the Evening
Star. L. o. &. T.
San Francisco, October 16sh.-The Grand
Lodge of the Order of the Evening Star the
ladies' branch of the l. o. G. T., convened
at 10 o'clock this morning in Shiels' Hall, 80
O'Fsrrell street. The attendance was very
large from all parts of the State, and great
interest was evinced in the Order and it's
work. Mrs. Z. G. West, Grand Patron, pre-
sided, assisted by Sarah Cassidy. Assistant
Grand Mstron, in the absence of NJ. E.
Holtz, Grand Mstrop. The present officers
are: Abbie e. Wood, Grand Secretary !;
Mary Hastings, Grand Treasurer j. G.
aferIifald, Grad Chancellor; Catherine
Selignan. Grand Conductress: Sarah Kidder,
Assistant Grand Conductress Julia Camp.
ball, Grand Ada; Charlotte Houseman,
Grand Ruth Mary E. Hunt, Grand Esther;
Matte f. Farnum. Grand Martha; II. E.
Hopping. Grand Elects; M. C. Grader,
Grand Warden; G. Felt, Grand Organist,
and E. Fem. Grand Sentinel. The morning
session was occupied in the appointment of
committees. and the general routine business
receiving the reports Of the Grand Patron,
Matron and other officers.
Wrecked on the Farallones.
SAN FRANcIsco, October 16th.-The Brit
ish ship Bremen, Dougall master. from Liv.
erpool, ran ashore on Farallone Island this
morning at l o'clock, during a dense fog.
The crew were all saved and brought here by
the schooner Daisy Rowe. The vessel will
probably be total loss.
SECOND DIsPATCH.l
San Francesca, October 16sb.-At the
time the ship struck moderate wind was
blowing. The lookout saw land only few
ships lengths ahead, and thare was no time
to change her course. The ship sti uck and
turned b-oadside on the rocks, pounding
heavily. The crew were demoralized by the
sudden shock and apparent danger from fall
ing spars, and Notwithstanding the efforts of
Captain Dougall and chief mate Boden to
maintain order, rushed to the boats. One
capsized, but tae occupants were picked up
by the others. The Captain and mate re-
manned on board. The boats lay off and on
for about two hours, when tiadirg their ef.
forts to save the ship or anything on board
fruitless, the Captain signaled the boats, and
with the mate was taken off. just as they
were leaving the ship the fog whistle began
blowing, though for hours q dense fog had
lHc bO4bo JUDSu 3DpuL Zine
miles when picked up by tie Daisy Rowe
Owing TO the lateness Of the hour, tugs did
not go to the wreck to-day. 1t is believed,
however, that nothing will be saved from the
ship.
Domestic Trouble Causes n Young Nan to
XIII Himself.
SAN FRAsCIsco, October 16h.-This after.
noon Frank Jones, cashier for the firm of
Kenny K Dyer, stock brokers, committed
suicide III room at the Russ House, by
shooting himself through the head with
pistol. Deceased WIS oged u years. Do
nestle trouble is attributed as the cause of
the rash deed. Deceased was a young man
of excellent character. and has many warm
friends The act is greatly deplored. He
locked himself up in the room and refused to
open the door when asked. While his
friends were outside parleying, Jones drew a
pistol and shot himself. He died instantly.
Death OF weIi-Known Printer-Un-
known Wan Found Dead.
SAN Francisco, October 16sh.-Wiiliarn
Harper, one of the oldest compositors on the
coast, died to-day 10 this city. Hecame to the
coast ia 1850 and located il Stockton, where
he was for a number of wears employed on
the San joaquin Republican. For the plst
twenty years deceased has been employed in
the Call office as foreman and proof-reader.
An unknown man was found dead in his
bed this evening at No. 81 Sacramento street.
The authorities are unable to identify the re-
mains or determine the cause of Cealh.
Health of The City.
SAN Francisco. October 16sh.-It appears
very probable thai the city's health will im.
prove considerabIyin the next week or so. TIE
deaths since Friday last have bsen compare.
lively light, only twenty-seven having been
recorded since that day. There are now sos
patients OF the City and County Hospital.
At the Smallpox Hospital only twenty one
rations are issued. There are eleven China-
men there, and hut FIVE cases Of small pox
These patients viii probably be discharged dur.
ing the week. l. is believed that DR.. Meares
has discovered genuine case OF LEI rosy in one
of the cigar stores.
Candidate for Coroner Arrested.
SAN Francisco. October 16th.-Dr. G. C.
ODonnell, who is in the field never to re.
tire" as an Independent candidate for Cor.
oner, was arrested, this noon. or Pine stree,
near Montgomery, where he was har-
anguieg crowd. for obssructing The streets.
The arrest is regarded by ODonnell as g base
movement Of rival candidates.
spree Ended by seseh.
SAN Francisco, October 16sh. Henry
Fitch, German butcher. was found drowned
this morning near Fort Point. He was on a
spree yesterday afternoon.
Change of Commanders.
SAN Francisco, October 16th.-General
Mcdowell turned over the command of the
Division of the P.cidc to General Schofield
yesterday.
The Debris Case In the United states Cir
cult Court.
SAN Francisco, October 16sh. The debris
ca of Woodruff w. the North Bloomfield
Mini g Company ct al. was On argument in
the United States Circuit Court to-day, on
a. order to show cause why the service of
the summons Gu some of the defendants
should not be pushed.
statute of Limitations.
SAN Francisco, October 16th.-In the
case OF the city and county of San Francisco
against the bondsmen of Alex. Austin, late
Tsx.Collector, to recover upwards of $780,
000, the Court to-day rendered decision for
defendants, on the ground that the suit was
barred by the statute Of limitptions.
The Two Generals.
SAN Francisco. October 16th.-Major.
General Scaotield was serenaded to-night at
the Palace Hotel. Maj General Mcdowell
will probably remain ia the city some time,
having leased residence for one year on
Van Ness avenue.