Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-01-22


as the sleeper was in sheet of flames. We
left the spot and limpsd down to the bottom
of the ravine, some fifty feet below, where
had now collected Ex-Governor Downey, Mr.
Cassell, Mr.. and Mrs. Ashe, Miss Petersen,
and Captain Waterhouse and daughter. A
few persons were scattered about Us, SILVER
ing in the blast. Among the rocks on the
steep side of the slope lay Wright. the porter.
wounded to death and begging bitterly for
help. At the time there were some big strong
men, fully dressed, parading up and down, who
were appealed to for aid by the injured. but
who took no notics whatever of the cries OF
suffering. 1 attempted to assist Wright, who
was dying, but being worn out could do but
little. A brakeman named Mckenzie did all
in his power for US. A locomotive from Te-
hachapi soon came to cur relief, and con.
veyed US to the station, where we arrived two
hours after the accident occurred. Here we
were kindly cared for by the railroad officials
and others. Medical aid was rendered, and
every thing done to relieve our necessities.
The locomotive then returned to the scene
and brought to the station the injured passen
gers. Miss Squires, who was killed, &C.
cupied q berth opposite mine. In
front of the berth of Miss Squires
was sleeping. he was burned to death. His
wife was not with him. The next berth con-
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Cassell. He escaped,
but she was killed. A physician occupied
the next berth, whose name is unknown. He
was burned to death, and his remains could
not be identified. All on my side of the car,
with the exception of Mrs. ex Governor Dow.
ney, were saved. Porter Ashe, wife and
maid, occupied the drawing-rcom car. In the
dining-sleeping car were lady and her
daughter. whom l believe to be Mrs. and
Miss Brown. Captain Waterhouse, wife and
two children were also in this car. Only
few persons were in the dining car, who es-
capped, but they were more or less
killed jumped from the train while it
was moving at lightning speed, and the other
was crushed horribly in the wreck. J. W.
Searle and Captain T. Fl. Thatcher, who
were reported among the injured escaped un-
hurt. Both were on the coach which kept the
track. do not know the cause of the acct
dent and can give no reason for it. The
engineer and fireman of the hill locomotive
deserve great credit for their untiring efforts
in assisting the wounded
susanvilIe Again Burned.
RENO (Nev.l January 2lst.-A report
comes from the north tonight that Susan
vile, CAL, has been again destroyed by fire.
ISECOND DISPATCH.l
RENO, January 21st.-The fire in Susan
vile, as near as can be ascertained, COM
menced in Bereman's saloon, on Main street,
anG consumed an adjoining jewelry store,
Maltby's harness shop and Nathsn's clothing
store. The fire then crossed the street and
burned butcher shop, saloon, and at last
accounts o new unfinished hotel was in flames.
This is all the information that can be OBJ
tanned, and this needs confirmation.
Murder In Placer County.
NEWCASTLE, January 2lst.-A most afro
cious murder was committed near this place
early this morning, on the ranch of J. G.
IL years, shot and killed an Italian, q
hired man working for Mr.. Boggs. The
name of the deceased is unknown. The deed
was committed with double-barreled shot.
gun, the charge taking effect in the back part
of the neck. The murder was committed for
money, and about $500 was secured. The
boy went to Auburn and delivered himself up
to the authorities.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
AUBURN, January 21st.-From what can
be learned regarding the murder near New
castle this morning, it appears that Angelo
Pranza and Vincenzo Pippa, Italians, left
the ranch of J. o. Boggs, where both were
employed (about two miles below Newcastle)
about A. M. going further down the road to
Angelo Lera's after a couple of pigs. About
a mile below the ranch, while passing a small
opening in the brush, Pippa, who was evi.
the mead, back of and over the ear,
with a shotgun loaded with small
shot. 1t is thought both barrels were
discharged, and death was probably instanta.
neous. The ground surrounding the body
shows no evidence of struggle of any kind,
and the dead man had his left hand in his
coat pocket when found also one pocket of
his pants was partially turned out. Appar-
emily the body fell on its face, afterwards
being turned over. Angelo Lsra testifes to
hearing gunshot about $50. Pippa has
been in the country about four years, Is aged
80, and has no family. He is first cousin
to the father of Prarza, who is a hoy
aged 10, and has been in the country
aboutla year. Pranza and his father did not
get along very well, and the boy was dissatis-
fed aud wanted to get out of the county.
Pippa had exhibited money about the neigh
borhood to the amount of S4G0, and the boy
knew he had the money on his person. The
temptation TO get possession of it overcame
him, and he committed the deed, after which
he took a circuitous route of about fifteen
miles, bringing up at the Courthouse here.
Walking into the Tressurer's Office he gave
himself to the Sheriff. He can talk no Eng
fish, and makes no statement. He hid or
threw the gun away, and it has not been
found yet.
Died of Her Wounds.
ST.. HELENA, January 2lst.-Mrs. Rourke,
who was shot by her husband, on Wednesday
last, died at o'clock this morning. A Cor
onel's jury rendered verdict to the effect
that she came to her death from pistol
wounds inflicted by Rourke with criminal
intent. The deceased will be taken to Placer
vile for interment on to.morrow's train.
Hung Jury In an Arson Case.
PETALUMA, January 21st.-The trial of 81.
HI. Haas for arson, in attempting to fire the
town of Guerneville some two months ago,
resulted yesterday in hung jury-standing
II for conviction and for acquittal.
Lighted with Gas.
FRESNO, January 21st.-Fresno was lighted
with gas last night for the first time, and the
occasion was made one of great rejoicing.
Most of the leading business houses were
brilliantly illuminated.
She Fooled with Her Brothers Pistol.
SAN BUENAvENTURA, January 21st.-Word
reached town tonight that Dolores Vasquez,
about 81 years of age, accidentally killed her.
self this afternoon while fooling with her
brothers pistol. The family reside about ten
miles from town, and Coroner belmont will
investigate the matter in the morning.
The Weather.
PETALUMA, January 21st.-Lsss night was
the coolest on record here, the thermometer
at o'clock this morning standing at 49,
14' below the freezing point. Water froze to
depth of one and quarter inches, continu-
ing to freeze in the shade throughout the
day.
HANFoRD (Tulare county,, January 21st.
Yesterday morning, after several days of very
cold weather, the mercury here stood at II
the coolest known for five years past. Ice
formed from a quarter to an inch thick.
This was preceded by heavy sand-storm
Friday from the northwest.
WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
Items from Seattle.
SEATTLE. January 21st.-Csptain Ed. Bar
ripgton, who has lived on WILDLY Island for
h. al