Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-10-12
Important Capture of a Forger


porsant arrest was made this afternoon in the
capture of G. T. Dewey, alias r. S. Halpir,
a notorious forger, wanted in several Eastern
cities, where he had successfully carried on
his system of fraudulent operations. A dis.
patch from st. Louis was published in the
papers this morning stating that he had been
arrested in San Antonio. Texas, and released
on furnishing bail in SO, 600, for the forgery
of So, 000 The particular offense for which
Dewey is wanted in the East is for having
forged q number of checks aggregating
$780, 900, on several banks, and for another
forgery Of $4,000 on the National Branch
Bank of Boston. A telephone message was
received by Chief of Police Crowley to-day
from Jas Hssburg, of the Central Pacific
Railroad, stating that Dewey wa at the
time on the steamer Coptic. which was to sail
for China at o'clock. Officers visited the
steamer as she was pulling out into the
stream, aud confronted Dewey, who claimed
to be merchant of this city. doing business
on Washington street. He subsequently, I'D
m;tted his identity and number of forgeries
charged against him, stating that he had not
proited by them as much as his friends. He
was taken on shore in steam launch, and
locked up to await the arrival of extradision
pa oers.
Grand Lodge OF MasOns.
SAN Francisco, October 11th.-The third
days session of the Grand Lodge of Free
and Accepted Masons of California assem-
bled this morning at 10 o'clock, Grand Mas
ter Clay W. Taylor presiding. The entire
morning session was occupied in the reading
of the annual report of the Committees on
Grievances, Charters and Finances, which
we're adopted. At this afternoons session
the Grand Orator, Henry E. Highton. de-
livered the annual Grafton. The election of
officers takes place tomorrow.
Exodus OF Cinnamon.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 1lth.-The Coptic
sailed at noon to-day for China, taking with
her over 1000 Cinnamon. OF these about 800
were provided with return certificates, and
some 70 were on transit for Victoria, while
the rest went home TO die, or live on the
money acquired here. The low price of pas
sage and the approach of Chinese New Year,
is given as the reason for the present large
exodus. The Coptic also took about $780,
600 in specie. This is her last trip from this
port for the present, she having been ordered
home to England. The Custom House Off
cials issued 205 certificates yesterday, the
largest number by far issued in one day. The
Office was kept open several hours over time
for the departing Mongolians' accommoda-
ton.
The N. L. Conference.
CoLUsA, October 11th.-The second days
session of the Pacific Annual Conference
was opened with religious services, con-
Quoted by Rev. Fl. w. Featherstun. After
completing preliminaries, the second question
was then taken up. The name of J. NJ.
Alexander was called, mis- character passed,
and he continued in the fret year. w. a.
Bober, Martin Howard, Edwin Palmer and
W. D. Taylor vera advanced to the second
year. Rev. J. A. Bruner was introduced,
and addressed the Conference as fraternal
messenger from the California Conference of
the NJ. E. Church, and the following resolu-
ton was adopted:
Resolved, That we heartily reciprocate the broth
erly sentiments expressed by Rev. j. A Bruner, as
a delegate from the California Conference, aud as
Church shall ever pray Gods blessings upon our
brethren Of the NJ. L. Church.
NJ. J. Cough was advanced to deacon's
orders, W. II. Cooper passed to the third
year, J. G. c. Harris, Henry Nesle, J. f.
Roberts elected to elders orders, and Mil
lard f. Grove, Fl. NJ. Mcknight and NJ.
McWhortor readmitted into travelling COL
nection. Adjourned.
The Lake County Fair.
LAKEPoRT, October 11th.-The attendance
at the fair to-day was nearly double what it
was yesterday. The first event to-day was
running race, thres-fourths of n mile dash,
free for all, for purse of $50 Hawley
entered Ironwood, and Lupe Carrillo entered
Dairy Maid. Dairy Maid got the pole in
starting. Ironwood won the race in 1:179.
The next was trotting race for four-year-
olds, best three in five. for purse of 800.
r. j. Hudson entered Warwick, Seth RIGA.
baugh entered Milton R, H. Helmand en-
tered Vixen. Warwick won the frat heat
in 3:02, Milton r. second, Vixen distanced.
Milton r. won the second heat in 300, the
third heat in 2:59, and the fourth and the race
in 2:57.
Los Angeles Races.
Los ANGELES, October 11th.-In the
ladies' ten-mile race to-day Miss May Law
rence, of San Diego, won. Miss Jennie Gill
son, who was one of the contestants, while
changing horses, was thrown severely to the
ground and badly bruised. In the trotting
race for the 2:45 Glass; L. j. Roses Don
Carlos won in three straight heats. Time,
race for twoyear.olds. was won by Rose's
gelding in 2:531 aud 2:53 Queen of America
won the second heat in 2:5l.
Indicted for Murder.
STOCKTON, October 18th. The Grand Jury
reported to Department Two of the Supe-
rior Court this afternoon that indictments
had been fouad against George II. Hurlbert.
d. NJ Vance, Chris Held, Henry Beck and
Sam Marley, Moqueleumnes grant settlers,
for the murder of Patrick Breen. Hurlbert,
Beck, Marley and Vance are in prison.
Democratic Rejoicing.
RED BLUFF, October 11th.-The Demo
Gratis are firing anvils tonight in honor of the
victory in Onio. The result otherwise is not
as enthusiastically received as on former
occasions.
Third Trial for Murder-A Hung Jury.
ORovILLE, October 11th.-The third trial
of young Keefer, for the murder of Chi
namsn nesf Nord, about two years ago, re-
suited in disagreement of the jury, after
being out forty hours. They were discharged
this morning. standing ten for acouittal to
two for conviction. On the first trial he
was convicted. and the case was sent back
by the Supreme Court. The last two trials
have bssn dissgreeing iuries. The case is
set for its fourth trial October 18Th.
Fatal Fall of a Stranger.
SANTA CRUZ. October 11th.-Last night
an elderly man named James Tbbetts, a re-
cent arrival from Boston, Mass, while under
the influence of liquor, fell over the bsnisters
of The Harris House TO the ground floor, sus.
tanning injuries to his head. from which he
died this morning. Deceased is said to be
man Of means, and st one time shipowner.
The Case OF DIR. GIenn's Murderer.
CoLUsA, October 11th.-In the Miller case
to-day Fl. NJ. Goodfellow was the only sGdi-
tiousl juryman obtained. The panel being
exhausted the Court ordered one hundred
additional jurors summoned for Tuesday