Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-07-06
The RIbby-R,gsI WrestIIpe MatrI,

SAN FRASCIsCo July 5th.-The Greco. Roman
wrestling match between Paul Bigal and Edwin
Blbby attracted small audience, though it proved
to be superior to the previous matches recently
held here. The men SPARED for a body hold up
wards OF fifteen minutes, Bibby giving up the en-
deavor to catch the Frenchman by the neck, and
finally getting under him and securing firm hold
around the waist. Rigal fell on all fours and
though twice both shoulders were within inch Of
the ground. he regained his feet only to 90 down
under another body held. This time Bbby got a
neck hold, pinioning the Frenchmau's arms and
rolling him until his neck literally twisted and
turned, but managing TO regain his feet Twice
more this operation was repeated, until Rgal went
down for the first fall a neck and chest hold
Time, thirty-one minutes and second. Both
were badly wlGded. Riga raised a claim that
BibbYs finger nails were over the regulation
length, and the referee ordered them reduced In
the second round the men got to work quickly
Rigal getting gold neck hold Bibby, but losing
his advantage on a fall. The performance re-
peated Bibby ultimately getting firm body hold,
Rigal dropping and deXterously keeping his arms
out OF reach. The FTenchman remained passive
until he lifted off the floor and dropped bodily
TO the stage, striking on one shoulder and hip
Bibby pounced upon him, clO=ing the match with
neck and arm hold, in twelve minutes and five
seconds. Ezsg-G e.s1a ~,
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 5th.-Annie Hoffman, a
young girl II years OF age, was arrested this even
ing charge of felony in having set fire to the
house Of Henry Schroeder nine times within thirty
hours. All attempts to discover the incendiary
failed until the girl was finally arrested on sus
pcion, and while on the way to prison she asked if
in the event of the incendiary being apprehended
he would be sent to the State Prison. The officer
replied by saying that if she it was who committed
arson she would not be sent there The girl then
admitted having set fire to the house. attributing
her motive to revenge for bad treatment at the
hands Of Schroeders wife.
Suicide of an AGED Widow.
YRRKi, July 5th.-Mrs Gratze, an aged dow,
comm eli suicide last night by cutting herself in
the arm and bleeding to death She lived alone in
house OF her own, and was found dead in bed at
late hour this morning.
The Vacant Judgship.
YREEA July 5th.-The Democratic Central Com
mittee indorse eXCounty Judge E. Shearer for ap-
pointment by the Governor to the vacancy OF Su-
perior Judge vice Judge Steele, deceased, on the
third ballot.
That Rio Vista Sensation.
RIO VISTA, July 5th.-James Town was arrested
for assault and battery in the disturbance which was
reported some days ago between him and his wife
They are not divorced, stated, ami your CORE
spondent altogether msinformed Town was
the aggressive party.
The Oakland TreasureTshlp.
OAKLAND, July 5th.-Thomas Smith, CITY Treas.
urer will probably resign at the next meeting of the
Council, on account of difference OF opinion with
the Council. He wants an additional clerk perma-
nently, and the Council are not willing to give one
Successful Entertainment.
CRoyILLE, July 5th.-The entertainment given at
this place last evening by Northern Star Lodge, |
O. G. t. in aid of the building fund of the Orphans
Home at Vallejo was a grand success S2O3 G5 being
realized for the fund.
Shooting Affair at Dixon.
DIXON, July 5th.-Jacnto Vaca was shot by officer
Rhem yesterday about half-past O'Clock while re-
ssting arrest The ball entered the left side about
the fifth rib, and passing around the body lodged
under the skin on the right side The wound is not
considered necessarily fatal.
The Chinese str kers - Proposed New
Bridge.
REDDINe, July 5th.-The Chinese strikers still
hold their ground as the grub they laid in also holds
out. More horses have been sent to pastures
The canvasser for subscriptions to a free bridge
across the Sacramento river is meeting with un-
lookedfor success as the project is deemed Of gen
eral interest and benefit to the whole county, and
particularly to those living the east side OF the
river who have business at the county seat and on