Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-05-17
The Prison Commissioners

The Prison Commissioners.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 16tb.-The members
OF the Board Of Prison Directors, which met
at San Quentin yesterday, have been inter
viewed on the subject Of the charges made
against them, and thsy-or some of them
claim that they can show the utmost looseness
and extravaganza on the part OF their Demo-
cratic predecessors. They say that $500. eco
was expended without leaving a voucher Of
any kind TO show what wss done with the
money. Also that one of the worst prisoners
in the place-a four. termer-was allowed S100
month for overseeing a gang of laborers.
Warden Ames aleo intimates that the old
Democratic management was loose and ex-
travagant in its methods.
The Flremen's Tournament.
GILRoY, May 16sh.-To-day, although par
TALLY cloudy, was very favorable for the tour
nament races The track was in hrst-class
condition, and tie hose races were inaugu-
rated under very favorable circumstances, ex-
cepting that the water is from three to five
seconds slower than in Hollister, Watson
vile snd Santa Cruz. where ths tournaments
have heretofore been held. The teams ran
in the following order Cslifornias of Wat
sonviiIe, Wide Awakes OF Hollister, Vigilants
Of Gilroy, Tanners Of Santa Clara, Alerts of
Santa Cruz, Pilots of Santa Cruz, Psjsros of
Watsonville, Hope Hose of Santa Clara, Eu-
rekas Of Gilroy. The rules were: Run 400
yards; unreel 500 feet of hose. and get on
water. The Californias made good
run, and got on water in 1:15. The
Wide Awakes violated two rules, and
protests were entered Their time was
reserved, but they made the run in 1:16 4-5.
The time of the Vigilantes was 1:15a. Taa-
ners 1:163, Alerts 1:123, Pilots 1:134, Pajarcs,
1:14a. Hope Hose Company made the run
to tie hSdrant in SO seconds, but one Of their
men fell, and the balance, On that account.
were compelled to stop. No time. Had
they run without accident, good time would
have been made. The Eurekas had been the
favorites all day, and the run fully justified
the expectations of their friends. They ran
in good order, heir feet seeming TO strike the
ground simultaneously, and as they came
down the course cheer after cheer reat the
air. When the time was nnou1cad-1a2-
the shouts were deafening. This is the best
;ime made On this coast, being ons.haf sec
ond lower than the time made by the Santa
Cruz AEerts last year. The prizes are First
prizs, $500; second, $175; third, Sl00 /;
sonville diamond belt was won by the Santa
Cruz Alerts. The tie race between the
Gilroy and Hollister Juveniles was decided
by another race. Time-Hollister, 1:063 (;
Gilroy, 1:02a Ii addition to the regular
prize, Henry Miller gave the winning juve-
nile team $50 The following officers OF the
California Firemen's Association have been
elected: President, P. W. Burton, of Ala.
media First Vice- President, Robert Ely, of
Santa Cruz Second Vice. President, NJ. T.
Williams, of Santa Clara; Third Vice-Presi-
dent, Thomas Flint, Jr. of San Juan; Re
cording Secretary, w. r. Radclff, of Wat
Moore. of HoIlistec Treasurer, S. Loupe, of
Gilroy.
Excitement In the Temperance Colony
LoMPoo, May 16.h.-James W. Saunders
was arrested to-day, charged with taking
part in tearing down the saloon. The Sheriff
takes him tomorrow to Santa Barbara. A
crowded and enthusiastic meeting is being
held tonight. Leading citizens have bsen
appointed to accompany him. and the best
legal talent is to be furnished by the com.
munitY. He is being serensded by the
brass band, and is getting perfect ovation
and many God bless you" and good
luck"
Burned 10 Desfh.
SHINGLE SPRINGS, May 6th.-David Mark
ley was burned to death Monday night st the
house of Henry Fsnkenmeir, near Big Can
Won. The latter was badly burned. No
particulars utu al GIlis
Increase OF the Stockton Police Force.
STOCKTON, May 16th.-The Police Com
missioners met this afternoon and added three
members TO the police force, making the
number ten. exclusive of the Chief.
Railroad work Impeded.
REDDINe, May 16th.-Railroad building is
almost at standstill, and has been for sew
eral days. Mr.. Strobridge is here, but it is
- e. - a. 41-m
roads in the mountains are almost impossible
for heavy teams, and the Oregon stages are
behind time.
Sudden and Mysterious Death.
Rio VISTA, May 16th.-Herman Williams,
young man, died very suddenly and mys.
teriously here this morning. The Coroner
will hold an inquest tomorrow.
New Fire Engine-ChasiRg Criminals.
MERGED, May 16sh.-The steam fire engine
purchased by the Fire Commissioners of Mer-
ced some time ago arrived here this morning
by the Southern Pacific Railroad, and will be
on trial as soon as arrangements can be ef-
fected.
A chase after Juarez, the condemned mur-
derer, and Ignacio Romero, the two escapes
from the County Jail at Martinez took place
on Friday morning last, in the Coast Range,
on the western borders of this county by
Constable Jack Davis, of Los Banos, and a
posse Of citizens. On approaching a settle.
ment of Mexicans, Davis divided his party
for search, and soon the two fagitives were
discovered. Several shots were fred, and the
escaped prisoners took to the brush and
eluded the officers, both being wounded by
the shots of the pursuers After continuing
the pursuit uutil the horses and men were
tired out, Davis returned here and telegraphed
Sheriff Mahon, Of Contra Costa county. wi o
has arrived and will resume the chase after
the fugitives this afternoon, in company with
Sheriff Meany and Constable Davis, of this
county, with fair prospect of etfecting their
capture.
The Majors Murder Trial.
SAN JosE, May 16.h.-Iu the Majors trial
to-day A. Lee testified that at 6 P. N. on the
Saturday before the murder he sold defend.
ant bulldog pistol similar to the one found
in Jewelps possession. Constable Reynolds
testified TO false and contradictory state
ments made by Majors before his arrest, par
ticularly as relating to the description of