Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-07-18
The Bibby- XuidOon wrestling Maich--A
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The Bibby-XuidOon wrestling Match--A
DRAW" in Both styles
SAN Francisco. July 17th.-The wrestling
match between Muldcon aad Binby drew
larger crowd than ever presented itself before
in the Metropolitan Temple. Hundreds were
turned away. The match was the most sci
enti6c ever held in this city. At times the
excitement rose to fever heat The condi-
tions vera that the men were TO Wrestle one
kouT at GT8co-Roman and one hour at
"catch-as-catch-can. The men commenced
work briskly, BibbY forcing the work from
the s5srf, and playing for body hold, which
he succeeded in getting, Muldoon dropping
On his hands and knees. Bibby next took
neck bold, literally twisting the
solid man until his body was
at right angles with the neck.
Muldoon broke away, and after trying to
secure hold on the EnglishInan's neck, he
again vent down on lis knees, Bibby on tsp.
and the performances YVES repeated five times,
until tiualiy both secured neck holds, turning
and twisting in the air, and not breaking
their holds until they were bent hsRd to head
and foot 60 foot, enc shoulder on the floor
This audience cheeTed itself hoarge. It was
evident that Muldoon cid not underestimate
the strength of mis- msn, as he remained on
the defensive throughout, whils Bibby did
all the work. -Four additional times
did Mudoon drop on his knees,
Bibhy each time getting a terrible hold
on his neck, but WAS severely handicapped by
Nuldoon's immense frame and strength. The
G1e3o-Roman match was declared draw.
After an intermission OF fifteen minutes the
men came together in cstch-as-catch-csn,"
Bibby again forcing the work, while Muldoon
appeared 60 be afraid Of him. This was
shown when the former wss caught by the
foot, and on attempting TO extsicQte himself
ne sippad, giving Muldoop s valuable oppor
tunity, which he declined. and for which the
audisnce hissed him severely. Several times
the men locked srm5 and legs, but TO no pur.
pose, as the match resulted in draw. An
other match has been made for two houEs in
each style Tor purse Of LOCO.
The United States Grand Jury and Opium
Smuggling.
SAN Francisco, July 17th.-The United
States Grand Jury reported to-day. Among
the Indictments were two against James
Harkils-ona for dsfraudiag the Govern
me,t, The other for bribiug Government
official; also one against j. f. O'Beirne, for
accepting bride. Harkins is q man OF COR
siderable wealth. He owns q valuable ranch
in Santa Cruz, and another in Monterey
county. For several years he has been the
mead and front Of the opium. smuggling sys-
tenn st this port, ald by which it is believed
some s., 100000 worth of opium has been
! brought into the country without paying
duty. He has been prominent in the matter
of furnishing bail for parties heretofore ar
rested for smuggling. 0'Beirae il United
States Court Commissioner, which position
he has filed for number of years past. The
evidence brought to the attention Of the,
Grand Jury shows that for q long time he
has been in collision with snlugglers, and has
accepted hush money from Hsrkips 1t is
understood that other Government officials
are implicated, and that further develop
ments Of startling nature may be expected.
The San FraDciscO Money Market.
San Francisco, July 17th.-The local de-
mand for money is fair. Some wheat boz
rOwers are in the market. o. wheat in
approved warehouses the banks era willing to
/ loan on 3 value Of l@1{c at 6@7 pr cent.
This is the rRte on other kinds If personal
property. Regnsw discounts eIe quoted at
79S per cent. Call loans against bonds run
from ) 10 6 per cant both in and cut f bank.
The savings banks aye loanieg on city prop.
erty at 6 per cent. and pay the mortgage tax,
as in duty hound under the Constitution.
Mexican dollars ale quite nominal at $50, and
il would be herd work to place any amount
ct that figure. Domestic exchange is quoted at
7l@i2Ic for sight drafts on New York and 10
G20c for telegrams. Bank bills on London are
drawn at 49a@49 16d for 60 days; CONNER
cial bills on London, 494d Refined silver is
dull and nominal at l49@l53 PER cent.
discount.
The state Prison Investigations.
SAN QUENTIN, July 17th.--The Court of
Inquiry met at II =. NJ. There were present
Judge Wallace, Governor Stouemsn and Di.
rectors McNptt, Nef and ScheL, and the
attorneys. Lauren Z. Crane, bookkeeping
expert, wss called by tbs defense. He test
fed that ell the books, accounts and vouch-
ers of the prison are correct from March,
1880, down to the present time.
Brakeman Fatally Hurt.
Stockton, July 17th.-This afternoon
Wash Bardo, brakeman on the Oakdale
train, slipped from the COW. catcher of the
engine while he was endeavoring to couple a
car at Pennington, snd got his left leg
smashed to jelly and his right foot and
apkl5 badly bruised. He was taken to his
home at Oakdele. 1t is believed he cannot
live.
Miner Caved Oa-Assessments Upon sgIn-
ing Property.
NEVADA, July 18th. A miner named
Samuel a. Biv9ns, employed in the Derbec
drift mine, near North Bloomfield, was caved
on last night. Both legs were broken below
the knee, and his spine injured. He also
sustained internal injuries. The injured msn
recently came to this county from the East.
Application hos been made by the Milton
Mining Company to the Board of EqusliZa-
tion TO have their assessment reduced, owing
| to the debris contest in which they are in
volved. The assessments On some of The
| leading quartz mines of the county will prob
ably be raised By the Board.
A New Jndge on the Bench-MOttest Day
OF the Season.
YREKA, July 17th Superior Court
opened to-day with Judge ShesIer-the new
appointee--presiding. After memorial speeches
| by lawyers, and the adoption Of resolutions CT
respecs to the memory Of Judge Steele, the
| Court adjourned until tomorrow, rs a mark
| of respect.
This was the hottest day of The season, the
mercury rising TO 99' Forest fires makes
She atmosphere dense with smoke.
Fatal shooting Affair.
WATsoNvILLE, July 17th.-Last night .
man by the nsme of Al. Clements, book
keeper for the CorratiJos paper mill, was shot
! by Swiss named Joseph Jurie, Clements
| died this evening at 6:40. TIE Coroner is
| holding an inquest. No cause has as yet been
assigned for the deed.
Property Valuation.
NAPA, July 17th.-The total value of
property in Nspa county for this year is
50 81, 600, which is an increase of 81, 06S, 900
over the value of last year.
ARIZONA.
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