Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-10-24
PACIFIC SLOPE.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE nBcoaD-us1os
CALIFORNIA.
Found Shot Through the Head

L.
as Henry Bodwell, 30 years OF age, unmarried,
and employed in the Union Box Factory ON
Spear street, was found dead in his room at the
lodging house northwest corner of Pacific
was removed to the Morgue. The body was
lying on bed fully dressed. and blood was ooz-
ing from bullet wound in the right temple. A
revolver, with one empty chamber, was found
on the bed near the right hand. He had not
been seen for several days, and the appearance
of the body, it being considerably decomposed,
indicates that he had been dead three or four
days. No papers were found to give any clue to
the cause of the suicide. Among the effects
was a letter dated September H. 1854. Elmlra, n,
V, addressed William Wallace, ia and l24
Spear street. San Francisco and signed
by sister of the deceased. 1t speaks of his
peculiar religious belief, of the mother of the
writer being i'll, and hopes that the recipient
will be home before Christmas. Other family
| matters are alluded TO.
A Railroad Company with Solicited
vertebra.
SAN Francisco, October 23d.-It is stated that
intimations have been thrown out by the officers
| of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
| that in case the State Board of Railroad Com
miSSioners interfere with the management of
| the road, they will be resisted in the Courts
| The Atlantic and Pacific recently purchased the
Mojaye branch of the Southern Pacific and by
lease obtained the right TO enter the city over
the lattcr'S road. 1t is said the Atlantic and
Pacific managers will simply pay no attention
to the orders, commands or requests of the Rail-
road Commissioners taking the ground that, as
| a foreign corporation, they could not be con-
trOlled by distant State Board, and further that
the State Board is of itself unconstitutional
Should the Railroad Commission attempt in any
way to punish or interfere with the Atlantic and
Pacific, its officers will 50 to the United States
Courts for an injunction, and fight the matter
| through to the United States Supreme Court, if
necessary, but in no event will they acknowl-
edge the authority Of the Railroad Commission
Ia 1t,
| Jurlsdlctlon
Ratification Meeting of the San Francisco
Taxpayers.
| SAN FRANCISCO, October 23d.-Union Hall was
filed to its utmost capacity tonight on the oc-
casion of the ratification of the Taxpayers
nominations. The audience was largely com
| posed OF business men. There was great enthu-
Siasm, and the meeting was Il surprise to every
| one, not even its promoters expecting such a
| large and respectable gathering. DR.. j. Z. Shorb
presided, and the speakers We're Judge Ferral,
walter Leman, J. f. Cowdery, z. F. Dunno and
| ]. H. Gilmore.
The Tulare County Fair.
VIsALIA. October 23d.-The second day of the
! fair opened with an increased attendance, and
| the addition of some fine animals. The unfn-
ished trotting race, best three in five called,
with Elite and Bay Rose each q heat Pools
sold with Elite the favorite at SO to 81 80 as the
| field on the previous day. The first heat was
| won by Bay Rose in 2:531a Elite second, Pete
| third. a claim of foul by the driver of Elite
was not allowed. The next heat was won by
Elite in 2:52, Bay Rose breaking badly but sec
| ond. The fifth and deciding heat was won by
| Elite in 2:55. A foul was claimed by the driver
of Bay Rose, but was not allowed. Elite won
| the first and Bay Rose the second money-Pete
distanced. The first regular race ofth day was
| half-mile dash for purse of $50, first horse
| sl0u second $50. There were three en-
tries: Confidence. Julia and Lydiac. The
| race won in the order named. Time,
| 81. The second regular race, half-milc dash
for two-year-olds, for purse of $780, first horse
| SIS, had two entries, Bayonet and Bay Boy
| The race was won in the order named. Time.
5354. The $40 trotting race, Tor purse of $50,
| first horse 500. best three in FIVE, had Ned,
| took the first heat Baby Mine second. Time,
2:l2. The second heat was won by Ned, Fred
second, in 2:351%. The third heat seemed to be
| Ned 5, but 100 yards from the wire Fred broke,
and recovering. came in with terrible burst
| of speed, and made dead heat Baby close up.
Time, 2:SS. The fourth heat was won by Ned
Fred second. in 2::56 Ned took first and Fred
second money.
Passenger Rates Reduced.
DAGGETT, October 23d.-Passenger rates on the
| line of the Atlantic and Pacific between Needles
| and Mohave, have been reduced to six cents.
The old rates have been eight cents per mile.
Suicide by Hanging.
NAPA, October 23d.-The Coroner's jury this
| afternoon returned a verdict of suicide by hang
ing in the case of J. J. HIATT, farmer, who
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| body was found Yesterday.
The Political Pot
| STOCKTON, October 23d.-Chancellor Harrison
and United States Senator Miller addressed a
Republican meeting in the Masonic Temple to-
night. Mr.. Harrison devoted most OF his time
to the tariff. 5, nator Miller briefly reviewed
the career of Cleveland, spoke on the tariff
issue, and dwelt at some length on the Repub-
lican idea of American foreign policy. The
speeches were well received.
PETALUMA October 23d.- Posters circulated
about town to-day announced that L. s. I.ippitt
would tonight reply to Hon. \. A. Sargent's
| house. A large audience WAS again in attend
| ance and the free trade doctrine received IL sec
Ond airing this week al the hands OF the Pro-
fessor.
Stage Robbery.
TRACY October 23d.-The BantaS and Hills
Ferry stage was hauled up" on the bridge
near san joaquin City, about S O'Clock this
morning. Three men, two with ShotguuS and
one with u revolver, made the demand for
but with how much yaluablcs il is not yet asccr
tanned. The passengers were nmolested, and
the robbers betrayed much uneasiness, which
proves them new hands at the business. Con
stable McCraney, of Bantas, and Constable
Lewis, with Agent Wooster and two deputies,
have gone in pursuit of thcm with good pros
poets of overhauling them
Pigeons Shooting Tournament.
PETALU5IA, October ed pigeon tournament
at Bloomfield furnished day of rare sport to
local spOrtsmen and 4 large number from
abroad The weather was favorable and the
birds good lot:
Grand Standard Consecrated.
NEVADA, October 23d.-The ceremonies of con