Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-10-25

Drutaly assaulted by two masked men about 3
O'Clock this morning on California street, near
Leavenworth, about block from his residence No.
1920 California street. Mr.. Nelson states that he
was on his way down to his cffice. The two men
approached him unperceived from behind. The
first he knew of their presence he received terri
BILE blow on the side Of the head behind the right
ear, with some blunt weapon. The blow knocked
him down. He was again struck in the face, and
thinks in all probability he would have been mur-
dered had not some boys near by called for the po-
lice The two men escaped, but Mr. Nelson thinks
he could identify them il caught. Warrants were
issued by Police Judge Lawler as soon as Mr.. Neil
son could make his way down to the old City Hall,
charging John Doe and Richard Rec with making
an assault with deadly weapon on the complainant.
Detectives we're set at work Immediately.
The knights TempIars
SAN Francisco, October 24th-The Triennal
Committee Of the Knights Tempars held meeting
this evening, and submitted final report, showing
that after the payment OF expenses Of the Con
clave, there remained on hand S7,3l8 "a, of which
S31S "a was donated to the Garfield Monument AS
stitute permanent prize fluid, for prizes to be
compated for yearly, and be awarded to the best
drilled Commanderies in the State. Ia addition 10
this, several donated prizes will be awarded. An
nua reunions will be held in this city for the install
lation OF officers and drill. programme will he
adopted Thursday, April 10, 1854. The regular ses-
sion OF the Grand COmmandery OF California meets
at Up. n. on Friday, the llth
enc of Quarantine.
SAN FRANCISCO, October 24th.-rhe ships company
and passengers of the steamer Granada, who have
been in quarantine on the China, released from
quarantine this forenoon, and were landed with
their baggage at the Mail Dock. 1t was evident
what climate they had come from. About a score
OF parrots in cages, monkey, collection Of coral
and Shells and strings of pineappes, were
mixed up on the wharf amid the Luggage, with ship
chairs, canvas-covered hat-boxes, bundles and
trunks. Since the quarantine 10 one has been sick.
The passengers looked pleased at getting TO the
Shore to which they have been so close since the ar
rival of the Granada at the same time they seemed
bored.
The Returning Chsracahuas.
Preside Is F), October 24th.-The following was
received to day from San Carlos, A. T.:
KeltoD, Assistant Ad.Utant-General, San Frau.
CISCO Cal: Three Chiricahua men and one boy came
in to day and report that they left the Chiraca.
huas Casa Grande, nineteen days ago, and that
all the remainder of the Chircahuas left behind in
Mexico were to leave their camp for San Carlos the
next dav Last evening one OF the Indians sent
out with Bonito reported to the commanding officer
at Fort Bowie that BonIto and the Chiricahuas
were one days march from there, and had sent him
in advance for raions. This was probably mis-
understanding of what the Indian said, as the In
dians would probably lave been seen by my troops
scouting the border. The Indian probably
meant that the Chircahua5 were days march
south of the border. The Indians here who came
in reported that JDh was Growr ed some time since
while drunk. This is a copy OF the dispatch tee-
graphed the Adjutant-Gederal at Washington.
GEO. CROOK. Brigadier-Gen1.
Eeld for Murder.
VALLEJO October oath. Justice Cox is the exam
ining magistrate in the of John Desmond, who,
by pistol shots, killed Peter Peterson last Sunday
On the conclusion OF the evidence this afternoon
Desmond was held to await the action of the su-
perior Court on a charge of murder, without bail
Serious Result Of Drinking whisky.
VALLEJO October 24th.-Niike and Peter Gallon,
VINO have been working the IIastin ranch in Sulphur
Spring valley six miles from Vallejo left town last
night for home with load of wood Mike, who
had been drinking, was driving, and at the edge of
town he ran the wagon against tree. He was
thrown to the ground with much violence, but Peter
escaped unhurt- Mike was brought into town. and
on examination it was found that his collar-b me
was broken together with concussion Of the brain,
and the probable fracture of the base of the skull
His case is very critical
assault TO Commit Murder.
SALINAS, October 24th.-On the opening Of the su.
perior Court yesterday morning the case Of The
People Vs. William Leary called. Leary is now
serving ten months sentence in the County Jail
for assault with deadly weapon David Jacks.
The present charge Is assault with deadly weapon.
with intent to commit murder, on one Henry
Veatch, a sheepherder OF David Jacks. All the
time from the opening OF Court till 3 p. NJ. was
taken up in procuring jury. he witnesses for the
prosecution swore that he fired two shots from a
rifle at Neatch, while the defendant swears that it
a shotgun which he had, and was shooting at
squirrels. The went to the jury at o'clock
tbs evening, and the genera belief is that they will
disagree.
Escape and Recapiure.
SAN RAFAEL, October 24th.-A convict named A.
H Mitchell escaped from San Quentin last night
He captured in the German Hotel here this af-
ternoon. He had but about six months more to
serye and at present serving his third term at
san Quentin, having been sent from Stanislau5 and
Monterey counties under the name of Robert H.
Duke. When recaptured he was considerably under
the influence OF lquor.
stage Robbers Captured.
NEVADA, October 24th.-Deteet'ves Hume and
Aull brought here on to-nIghts tram james Martin
and John Marshall, arrested in the State Of Nevada
for robbing the Serrave and Truckee stsge last
week. TomorrOw morning they will be taken to
Downieville TO be tried one OF them has made o
confession.
Suicide of q JeweIer.
SuIsuY, October 24th-A jeweler bJ the name of
George Greenthaler found dead in his shop this
morning. 1t IS supposed that he committed suicide
by taking some acid. He has been on n protracted
spree for a week past The Coroner will hold an in
quest this evening.
Died In Jail.
ORovLLg, October 24th.-Ah Coon, one Of the
two Cinnamon now in Jail here under sentence Of
death, died this morning o; consumption.
Eud Of the Glenn azurder CaSs-MiiIer
Convicted.
CoIUsA, October 2ith-The Miller case was given
10 the jury at P. n. After two hours a rdict Of
murder IN the first degree fixing the punishment at
lie imprisonment, returned. On the first bal
lot the Jury stood four for hanging, three for i'm
prisonment for life, three for murder in the second
degree and two not guilty The verdict is generally
satisfactory, it is considered impossible to hang a
man in COusa county It is said that counsel for
defen5e viii app al the case.
The Merced COussIng Meet.
MERGED, October 24th.-The first days coursing
was success in every particular, though the day
was rather warm.
Weather Reports.
CHICO, October 24th.-CoDsderable rain has fallen
to-day, and it still continues.
SoSoMA, October 24th.-We have had dri2zling
rain all day, but enough to interfere with the
grape packing. Present indications are that the
storm is not over.
PRINCETON (Colusa county,. October 24th.-The
weather has been cloudy, with cold south wind
all day. 1t began raining at P. NJ.
DowS1EvILLE, October 24th.-We are having a
light shower. The barometer does not indicate
much of 4 storm.
NAPA, October 24th.-The weather has been quite
showery during the day, and this evening heavy
rain is falling, with good indications for a storm.
PETALUMA, October oath Light showers Of rain
have fallen here during the past twenty four hours
Since last night the fall Of rain has been cOntinu
Gus. with prospect OF an al-nlghts rain. The
rain gauge showed .12 to-day making the total for
the season SO.
SALINAS, October 24th.-We had slight shower
Of rain to-day, commencing about 4:30 this morn
ing, and the prospect for more is good.