Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-12-05
Application Granted-Runaway

Application Granted-Runaway Mules.
SAN Francisco, December 4th -Applica'
ton was made this afternoon to the Probate
Court by General Andrado for an expendi
ture by the Blythe estate of SIC. GOO, in fur
theIance of a colonization scheme in Mexico,
organized by the deceased millionaire, which
is at present on the point of realizing large
profits for grants and subsidies, without which
expenditure the estate might be liable for
damages, and would jeopardize the success of
the venture. The application was advocated
| by all the attorneys represented in the contest
over the distribution of the estate, and the
Court granted an order accordingly.
| While number of mules were being
| shipped to Honolulu yesterday on the bark
| Discovery, some of them took fright and ran
away. AS one of them was being led by a
lasso to the deck it ran around coal cart,
drawing the lssso around the driver, lifting
him into the air and dropping him or the as
phaltum road bed, severely iDjuring him
about the head.
Money in San Francisco.
SAN Francisco, December 4th.-Money
is iu fair demand. The taxes are absorbing
large amounts, but the bulk of payments is
yet to be made. The County Treasurer re.
ports $3.50, 600 now on hand. The average
rate for frst-class commercial paper is per
cent. The savings banks are taking mort
cages on city real estate st 6. when they
cannot get more. There is less de-
mand for fine silver and Mexican dollars.
Domestic exchange is quoted at 10 cents
premium for sight drafts on New York,
and 20 cents for kilograms. Bank bills on
London are drawn at 49d1 for 60 DAYS /;
commercial hills on London, 495d. Re-
fined silver, 14G8145 per cent. discount.
Mexican dollars, S9@S9I cents.
TIE CoIton-sfanford Trial.
SANTA Rosa, December 4sh.-The trial of
the suit of Ellen NJ. Cotton VS.. Leland Stan
ford ct ais was resumed this morning. The
proceedings commenced with the reading of
the dispositions of William Solomon, William
B. Bonn and James Seligman, bankers and
brokers in New York city. The evidence
contained in them related chiefly 30 the
values of Central Pacific and Southern Pa
cifc bonds and stocks in 1879 and 1880.
After the offering of other documentary evil
dsnce, n. T. Smith, Treasurer ind Director
of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company,
was called to the stand, and examined as 10
his connection with the company, and the
manner of making contracts with the West
ern Development Company. Pending his
examination a recess was had until 2 o'clock.
SECOND DISPATCH.I
SANTA Rosa, December 4th.-After recess
n. T. Smith was further examined as to his
relations with the roads leased by the Central
Pacific, and the amount of stocks standing in
his name or owned by him. On cross-exsm-
ination he testified that in conversation with
Governor Stanford he protested against the
appointment Of General Cotton as financial
director of the Southern Pacific, for the rea-
son that it was dangerous to put SO much
power in the hands of one man, and that he
had not full confidence in General Colton's
integrity. He was re-examined by Mr.
Hayes on this point, aud witness stated that
Governor Stanford told him he was not aware
that so much power had been invested in
General Cotton, but that some one had to be
trusted, however, and he would take the mat
ter under advisement. The next witness was
D. T. Phillips, of the Central Pacific freight
department, who testified that he was
elected a Director Of the Western De-
velopment Company on June q, 1875.
That 10 900 shares of stock stood in his name,
the certificate for which he Endorsed and re-
turned to Mr.. Croker. That he had then no
Information as to the real owner of that stock,
but has since learned that il was the property
of Mark Hopkins. Instructions regarding
the management of the affairs of the West.
ern Development Company always came
from General Cotton, and the Directors in all
their undertakings endeavored to carry out
the views expressed by him. Charles Crocker
took no part IN the management Of the COM
pany whatever. This deposition Of John
Perry, ,Jr., was then read in evidence, to
show the value of Central Pacific sinking
fund bonds as compared with the per cent
frat mortgage bonds. Documentary evidence
consisting of mortgages, bonds, leases, etc.,
was next introduced, and occupied the atren-
ton of the Court until the hour of adjourn
ment.
A Asung Jury-SwItch Tempered With.
STOCKTON, December 4th.-Tuly, the
teacher of Athearn District School, who
took possession of the school-house on the
19sh of last month and refused to vacate,
was tried before Justice Treadwell on
charge of malicious mischief, and the jury
failed to agree.
About four blocks distant from the depot,
in this city, train No. II, going to Gait, ran
into an open switch, aud the engine tender
and baggage car were ditched. The switch
had been tampered with, and the lock and
chain torn off. No person was injured, as
the train was going slow when the accident
occurred.
Meeting OF TuIare County Citizens.
VIsALIA, December .h.-Representstive
citizens, including Major McQ1iddy and
Doyle, of Mussel Slough, have held meet
ing III NisGlla TO consider the matter OF ell 7ct-
ing the settlement of the railroad land
troubles Hon. P. D. Wiggintou, attorney
for the railroad company, was present.
Speeches were made by Judge Clough, of
San Francisco MeQdiddy, of Hanford E.
Jacobs, of Vissia Doyle, of GraDgeville,
aud Wigginton followed i'll sn eloquent re-
Spouse. 1t is thought that the prosperity Of
the county row demands a peaceGble settle-
ment of these difficulties. A conciliatoIy
spirit prevailed in the meeting, and steps
were taken hy the citizens looking towards
the desired result. Public sentiment is that
ii a similar feeling is manifested by the rail-
road an amicsble settlement will be brought
about.
The Finch Murder Trial.
SHASTA, December 4sh.-rhe evidence in
the Fincn murder trial closed today, and
District Attorney Sweeny, for the people,
and Clay w. Taylor, fer defendant, are ar
guing to the jury. The large Courtroom is
completely packed, many ladies being pres-
ent, and much interest is manifested as to the
result. The jury will get the case early to-
morrow.
License Ordinance Repealed.
SANTA Cruz, December 4th.-The Board
of Supervisors to-day repealed tie county
license ordinance adopted last month. Sew
eral petitions, with most all of the business
men signed thereto, were presented to the