Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-23
washineton's birthday Anniversary.

San FRANCISCO, February 22i.-Business
was suspended to a considerable extent TO,
day, except in the retail department. The
Stock Boards, Grain Exchanges, Courts,
banks, public offices, ETC.. were closed. aud
there was the usual display of bunting. The
weather was gloomy aud threatening rain,
and light sprinkle occurred during the fore.
noon. The review of the National Guard
took place this afternoonon Van Ness avenue.
SAN Francisco. February 22d.-Dispatches
from various points throughout the State In.
dictate that the day was very generally 90.
served as holiday.
PORTLAND tOr.l, February 221.-The day
was celebrated with 9 parade by the State
militia, Patriotic Order of Sons Of Americs
and the Grand Army OF the Republic. An
escort was sent from this city to East Port.
land met that delegation, and together they
returned, marching through the principal
streets, halting at the Masonic Hall, where
literary exercises were held. The day was
beautiful, and business was generally sus-
pended in the afternoon.
Mardi Gras Festival In San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, February z2d.-The Mardi
Gras festival, which came off tonight, was
one of the most novel and attractive features
Of the day. The procession through the
streets this evening was very grotesque, and
was witnessed by over $4,000 spectators. It
was nearly half mile long, and it is esti-
mated that there at least ], 200 were in line It
was the first demonstration of the kind ever
the procession repaired TO the Mechanics
Pavilion, where a masquerade carnival was
held.
su!cide of L. v. suffer i'm Belgium.
SAN FRAscIsoo, February 22i.-Mayor
D.. Ia l. ~ {
State at Washington a communication relat.
ing to the death of E. v Sutter at 0stend,
Belgium. July 8, 1881. The deceased was
thu son Of General John Suffer, at whose mill
at Coloma geld was first discovered. The
Secretary of State inclOsed a photograph Of
the deceased, and STRENGTHENING that he had
arrived at Ostend from Havre July l, 1881,
and had taken room at Hotel Bellevue, He
appeared TO be out Of bis mind at times, and
cried for assistance. July 81 be went to bed.
saying that he would depart for London the
next morning, and would go thence TO the
United States. In the morning several I'M.
successful attempts to rouse him were made,
and at last On entrance into his room was
forced, when be was found dead. The body
was lying on the bed and fully dressed. One
of the servants stole some of the dead mans
clothing, but was arrested and convicted of
the crime. On the table near the body OF the
deceased was half.empty bottle Of lauds-
mum, and at the Inquest verdict of suicide
WAS rendered. The remains were buried at
the public expense, only nine francs having
been found among the effects of the deceased.
The Mayor will set on foot inquiries TO see If
any of Mr.. Suffers relatives can be found.
He was for many years engaged in business
here as a Notary Public, and was q member
Of the Pioneer Society. His object in visit
in Ef-o1Na rvaa t0 9ienOaa Of mir
Arrival from the Orient.
SAN FRANCISCO. February 221-The steam
ship Gaelic arrived to-day from China and
Japan. She reports encountering severe
cyclone, bnt sustained no damage.
A Desperate Hooalam.
SAN FRAEcIsco, February 22d.-James
Nsary, young hoodlum VINO has already
eerved two terms il the House Of Correction
for burglary. was arrested tonight at the
corner Of California and Montgomery streets
on > charge Of burglary. after an exciting
chase. Neary broke q shop window at the
corner of Kearny and Bush streets with a
stone, and reaching his hsnd in snatched 3
roll Of dummy" $40 pieces. The street
wss crowded at the time and the robbery was
witnessed by number OF persops. Neary
fed, hut was closely pursued by large
crowd. When near the corner of Montgom-
cry and Californis streets Neary turned aud.
denly on the crowd aud fred two shots,
neither of which took effect. He was cap.
tured and taken to jail, and charge of burg
larry and two charges TO commit murder were
preferred against the prisoner. The shooting
and capture produced intense excitement.
A Troublesome Customer.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 22d.-John
Mullins was shot this evening by Joseph
Costello, the ball taking effect over the light
eye. The men had been fighting for some
time, during which Costello was severely
beaten. When the parties were brought to
the central station Mullins renewed the at
attack, striking Costello heavily in the face
with his fist. While his wound was being
| dressed he again became troublesome, requir-
ing the assistance OF five men to keep MIN
down.
VIII not YieIF.
SAN FRANcIsco, February 22j. = It is
stated authoritatively that General Evans,
| incumbent HaIbor Commissioner. will no.
yield his seat on the Board to Ex-Governor
| Irwin. Hs holds that his term of office has
not expired.
Dwelling Burned-PrOpssed New Court
house.
PETALUMA, February 22l.-The residence
| Of Mrs Reynolds, widow, was partially de.
stroyed by FIRE about o'clock this evening
! The house was untenaIted. The FIRE WAS first
discovered in the roof.
| Subscriptions amounting to 1850 have
been added by our citizens TO the 500, 00C
recently fled with the Board of Supervisors
for a Courthouse.
COursEng at Dixon.
DIXON, February 22d.-The coursins
match to-day was a grand success. Dixon
carried off the houors, Blue jacket and Da
kota taking the first and second moneys. The
third money was divided between the two
| Nellies Of Sacramento.
Attempted Bur2lary-BIcycIe Travelling
Los ANGELES, February 22j.-Charles G.
| Renenger, Ed Hern and j. Barns were ar.
rested about 2 o'clock this morning in the act
of breaking into 1Wraney's store on MAR
street. One was barkeeper, and the others
walters in restaurants.
The Los Angeles Bicycle Club made il
first public trial to-day, and made the die
tancs from Los Angeles TO Senta Monica, Il