Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-03-15

RIO VISTA, March 14sh.-The weather
changed Yesterday. It was very threatening
all day. 1t began raining about Il last
night, and up to this morning we had 40 OF
an inch The wind is southeast, and the III
dications are TOR more rain.
LArHRop, March II ALL the land west
of the San joaquin river within half mile
of the banks is under water. Bet"een the
river and the railroad track few spots OF
land are visible. Probably about fifty head
of stock will perish unless the river recedes'
No damage to grain as YET
PETALUMA, March 14th.-A heavy rain
set in here at 10 P. NJ. yesterday, and con-
tinued throughout the night. The weather
continues stormy, with every prospect OF a
protracted storm.
SALINAS, March 14ih.-A heavy storm
nrevailed last night, and continues this
morning, Twenty-segen hundredths of an
il Oh of rain has fallen, making l.lS for the
season.
SAN JOSE, March 14sh.-It rsined 20 of
an inch last night, and this forenoon it was
cloudy and windy. It is now sprinkling,
with the wind south. Barometer, 1910.
GRASS VALLEY, March 14sh.-A light rain
began falling here last night, and has con-
tinued in light showers at intervals through
the day, with prospects of a further contin-
nance tonight.
HAEFoRD. Msrch 145h.-Last night a
strong southeast wind struck this section.
This morning the air was filed with dust,
and about o'clock rain commenced falling.
At noon 70 Of an inch had fallen. ls has
been showering during the afternoon, and the
prospects are good for more tonight
Speculation in Patti TIckets-PrOhib'.
ZIONIST Nomination.
San Francisco, March 14sh.-A rumor
prevails that the entire house, with the ex-
ception of dozen seats, for the next Patti
night, has been sold to three spectators.
The Supervisors on Monday will raise the
license to Sl00 per quarter.
The PrOAibitionists have nominated b. f.
Ellis for Assembiyman from the Thirteenth
District.
Mining Boom" in Nevada County.
GRASS VALLEY, March I4th.-Coubiderab
excitement was caused among mining men in
this place to-day by the bringing to town of
specimens from the Magenta mine, which are
as rich as any ever taken out in this vicinity.
The stockholders are ell residents of this
place, and jubilsnt, as we'll they might be.
The Magenta is the adjoining mine to the
famous original Empire, which has been a
constant bullion producer for thIrty'lwo
years. For years the Magenta, like many
other mines 10 this vicinity, lay idle Tor want
pany have been at work but about four
months. There promises to be a healthy
boom in mining here this summer. Arrange
ments are now under way to reopen the North
Star mine, which was one of our best mines
ct one time, but for eight years has been idle,
owing to a lack of funds to do the great
amount of dead work needed, With the de-
yelopment of two mines, it ia hoped there will
be enough work for the many men now idle
here.
Bridge Carried AwGy-Chjnese SInkhOle
Demolished.
YRFKA, March II h-The wagon bridge of
the railroad on the Sacramento river was car
ried away by the late storm, and the Nc
Cloud river raised so that the mails had
to be carried over the hill from Pit river to
above the Fishery, after being crossed at Pit
river in small boats.
A Chinese village of gambling houses and
opium dens-a loathsome resort for Chinese
and white men-at a railroad camp above
the Sacramento river bridge, was raided by
supposed white men and demolished. The
Cinnamon were roughly handled, but none
were killed.
Verdict of Murder In the First Degree.
SALINAS. March 14th.-The jury in the
second trial Of Jose Manuel Soto, for the
murder of All Gin in December last, after
being out all night with the case, brought in
verdict of murder in the first degree at Z
o'clock this morning. Sentence will be passed
on Saturday mex. Soto was an sccomplice
of Solomon Torres, now in Jail awaiting exc
cution, to take place on the 2lst inst, in the
murderous attack on the Chinese camp at
Blanco on December 18Th.
The Prison Tragedy.
SAN JOSE, March 14th.-The Coroner's
jury to-day brought in verdict Of willful
WI Itap, Ravfar Tho kiilnd
All Tong in cell at The county jail last
evening.
In a Critical Condition.
SAN JOSE, March 14:h.-Dsvid Bohen, the
capitalist who was shot by Kennedy, late
City Superintendent of Schools, Is much
worse to-day, and fears for his recovery are
entertained.