Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-03-13
The Harder Commissioners.

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| Mare Island Tomorrow. Deceased was also
a member of the q. A. Il.
The Harder Commissioners.
SAN FRANcIsoo. March II h-Is is cur.
renty reported that the present Harbor
| Commissioners will refuse tomorrow to give
up the Office to the incoming Board. but upon
what grounds other than disiDclination to
yield up 3 fat place the city front officials do
not feel like saying.
Writ Denied and Proceedings Dismissed
"A Judge Stricken with Paralysis.
SAN Francisco. March 12th.-The Su-
preme Court this morning denied the writ of
prohibition asked by the Spring Valley
Water Company and dismissed the proceed
ings.
Chief Justice Morrison had stroke of
parelysi, this morning. 1t ia believed by his
friends to be CT most serious nature.
A Complaint Answered.
SAN FRANorsco, March 12th.-In the case
of Richards l. Harrison We. the Central Pa
cific Railroad Company, before the Railroad
Commissioners. defendants have sent their an.
swer to tee complaint. It denies that in
consequences Of Richards i Harrison having
declined TO sign any document, they we're SUBJ
jected to an over charge of one-quarter Of a
cent per pound, equal 90 $50 per carload. in
excess Of other importers in tbs same line OF
imports.
Another Smallpox Patient-Case Con.
tinued.
SAN EsANcIsco, March 18th. "A msn
whose name is unknown was sent TO the pest
house TO day, it having been discovered that
his disease was small pox.
The case of j. B. Coy, who ia charged with
having made on assault on Judge &. W. Nc
Kinstry, of the Supreme Court, CANA up to.
day, but was continued until tomorrow.
Ths Oakland CITY Election Democratic
Mayor Probably Elected.
OAKLAND, March II .h.-J. West Martin.
Democrat, is probably elected Mayor by 200
majority. The Republicans elect the City
Clerk, Treasurer, City Assessor, q majority
of the City Council, ma ority of the Board
of Education and the Library Trustees.
Death Of a Pioneer-Chtnesc Battle.
STOCKTON, March 12,h.-John S. Haines,
q 49er, at one time Sheriff Of this county,
and prominent citizen, oied tc Jay.
A Chinese fight, in which tuie-knives and
pitchforks were the weapons used, occurred
y on Roberts Island to-day. One wounded &C.
lestial was brought TO the city.
Horrible Tragedy-36uhie Murder and
Arson.
SAN jose. March 12th.--A double murder
and arson YVES committed in the hills four
miles west OF Lexington AT L A Ne GO'Cay,
At that hour the house of w. Z. Renowden
was discovered to Re in flames, aud before
81 sistsace could arrive was burned to the
ground. When Daylight came q horrible dis
coyery was made. Some ten rods from the
house the dead body of Rsnowden was found,
with two bullet holes il bis heart and one in
the right cheek. Only the lower portion of
his c,o;hing was burnt. so be must have
rushed from the house and was fred at out
/ l., 81, hot vciI Ia ND of fnr las
il tie ruins. Another dead body, charfed al
nest beyond recognition, was also found Il
has been identified as that OF Archie Mein-
tyre, an old friend Of Renowden, who hsd
been in the habit Of staying Tor days at the
place. An ilquest viii be held at Los Gasos
this afternoon. Rsnowdsn was 60 years of
age, a bachelor, and was supposed TO have
considerable money in the house. The sup
position ia that he was murdered for his
moDey. There is 10 clue as yet to the perpe.
traitors.
Family Shooting Affair.
SAN JOSE, March 12h.-Edgsr Chase,
manager of the Independent Lumber Y ard
at LES Gator, wss shot in tho right arm this
morning By John Shepherd. The parties
married sisters, and recsntly Mrs. Shepherd
obtained divorce from her husband, and has
since been living with Chase.
Beath from Chioroform Administered by
Physician.
San jose, March 12th.-Diago Lamos,
aged II. died this forenoon from the effects
of chloroform administered by physician.
The boy had q swelling on his left foot, and
for the purpose of performing an operation
chlorofo.m was giver. An iIquest viii
probably be held.
The Nevada City Murder Trial-Th0rn
Sentenced to Life imprisonment.
NEVADA, March 12th.-Iu the Cummings
murder trial to-day Thomas Brown swore that
he saw Collins in this city two days previous
to the killing. Alexander Durbin testified
that he saw defendant and Dorsey together
near where the murder was committed the
day before il occurred. His testimony was
corroborated by Frank Guild. Jr. From
present Indications the trial will not be con-
Guided before Friday or Saturday.
In the case of Thorn, who wss few days
since convicted of murder, motion WEE this
morning made for new trial. Judge Cald-
we'll denied the motion, and sentenced Thorn
to imprisonment for life in the San Quentin
prison.
Sudden Death.
SONORA, March 12th.-Johu Wolhing, pre-
prietor of the Center Market, Sonora, died
suddenly this evening. He is supposed to
have choke1 to desth while asleep.
A Saloon Being BatIt on shaky Foun-
LoMPoc, March 12sh-Tom Dairs and
George DTuum, notwishs; anding the condi-
tons on which land ia this temperance col
ony is based and sold, commenced building
salooa today. The newly organized Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union sent
deputatioo, with written and oral remon-
strances, without effect. The people always
have forcbly stopped liquor selling here. and
all feel nervous, as tie general remark on the
street ia, 81 don't believe it will be allowed
to ssand;" but no threats are made.
Pacific Coast Press Excursion.
FRESNO, March 12th-The Pacific coast
press excursion, numbering los people, ar.
rived at Modesto az 2:30 this afternoon, and
were met by brass band and large con.
couts9 of citizens. The press representatives
chesred as the band played, and the train
moved off.
Cigarette Smokers Burn a Barn.
FRESNO. March 12th-About noon yester.
day John Cunningham's barn and contents
at MADEIRA were destroyed by fire. The loss
ia about 81, 800 TO insurance. The fire is
supposed to have been caused by boys smok-
ing cigarettes.
The Weather.
EMIGRANT GAP, March 12sh.-Wiggins ar
rived this noon. Il is now raining slightly,
with prospects OF continuing. A little snow
lays around on the north hillsides. The mills
are expected to commence operations about
April LIST, and an average summer is ex-
pected.
STOCKTON, March 12sh.-A light rain fell
to-day between Clement and Wallace Sta