Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-03

SAN JOSE June 2d.-Two serious incen-
diary fires and one unsuccessful attempt
occurred last night at Santa Clara. The
first, at 1890, was the Narrow.gauge depot
buildings and platforms. Wool soaked IN
oil was used to start the fire. The hose
was cut, and the efforts of the fircmen
rendered abortive, The loss is about $ $40.
An incipient fire in Lanory's large hay
barn on Main street was checked by pass
ing citizens, who found in it blazing ball
of wooden waste. About midnight a. A.
Blocks winery, on the San Francisco road,
was burned, Loss, 81, 400. Judge Her
Iington arrested disreputable-looking
tramp, whc was leaving the vicinity of the
prevails among the farmers and others.
and it wosgld not be safe for DR.. O'DonneI
to visit San Jose, as, rightfuliy or wrong
fully, he is claimed as the instigator.
THE SUPPOSED IScENDIARY.
SAN JOSE, June 2d.-The man arrested at
Santa Clara last night gives his name as
James Bee lie says he is native of ST,
Louis, Mo, and that he is 30 years old.
Near where he was arrested was found a
ball OF wool soaked in oil. and in his room
on st. John street, in this city, was found
pan containing the same materials and in
u bag quantity of giant powder. He says
he came to San Jose eight days ago, which
corresponds with the date he hired the
room; that he is a laborer, hunting en-
ployment; that he is accustomed to camp
out in his travels. and carried the wool
soaked in oil for convenience in starting
fires for cooking. He says that
he attended 0'Donnell's Sunday meet
ing and Endorses the views there
expressed. He denies that he knows any
thing of the recent fires, but says that their
author deserves the thanks of the laboring
men. When told that the MilpitaS Ware
house did not belong to the railroad, but
to private parties, and that many DOOR men
We're ruined, he seemed startled and cx-
pressed syMnathy for them. No doubt is
entertained OF his guilt, and it is believed
that he has one or more confederates.
None who have talked with him entertain
the theory that he is crank, though he
has made some movements that indicate
that he will adopt that line of defense. His
examination will take place at Santa Clara
tomorrow.
SAFETY COMMITTEES ORGANIZED.
SAN JOSE, June 2d.-Coal oil and shay
ings were found under several buildings at
Los Gatos to-day, and the citizens there to-
night organized a safety committee.
Speeches were made, in which illusions
occurred to the towns convenient and his
toric bridge. 1t is understood that similar
organizations have been effected ut Milpitas
and other points.
ANOTHER BLAZE
SAN JOSH, June 2d-A little before mid
night a concrete warehouse on the Bird hop
ranch was burned, with 100 tons of last
years hay belonging to Chinese tenants.
The building was 10 by 50 feet. and was
built for hop dryer. The property be-
longs to the Odd Fellows Bank OF San
Francisco. The total loss is about s., 500
Two Chiefs of Police in San Jose.
SAN JOSH, June 2d-Richard Stewart,
appointed Chief of Police, filed his official
bond last night, and this morning, accom-
panied by the Mayor, demanded of Chief
Brown, against whom the charges are pend
ing, possession of the Office. The demand
was peremptOrily refused, and Stewart was
warned that if any official documents were
touched there would be trouble So San
Jose has two Chiefs of Police.
Died of His Wound.
SAN JOSH, June 2d.-Thomas Steepleton,
shot Monday noon by George T. Hickey.
died at this evening. Deceased was -
years old and unmarried.
san Francisco Money Market.
SAN FANcIsco, June 2d.-Money con
tinues plentiful at all the banks. Some
coin is being shipped to New York TO cover
drafts, as there are no longer any yer GER
tiicates to meet wants of that kind 1t
matters little to the borrowing community
whether the gold coin is sent to New York
rs a remittance or lodged with the Sub
Treasurer for certificates to be sent East
The result is the same in both cases-the
coin is permanently Withdrawn fir, m local
of circulation. Commercial bust
ness at the banks is done at rates VARYING
from g to 10 per cent, though there are
more loans at and than above :. Most
of the savings banks are getting : per cent. |
on city real estate The only exception to
this rule is the Hibernia Bank, which is |
still loaning at 6. The San Francisco Say |
ingS Union has put ont $4,000 in one loan |
this week on terms not made public \ |
pr yate capitalist has put out s., 500 on |
real estate for one year AT s per cent. An |
other private loan of $4,000 is recorded at |
9 per cent for two years \ small private |
loan of $1,000 was made for three wears at |
: per cent These examples illustrate the !
condition of the mortgage market The |
interior banks are generally getting 9 and |
10 per cent. on farm mortgages. Exchange !
on New York is firm at 25c for sight drafts |
and 30c for Geographic transfers; sterling |
bills o. London, 49Id for bank and 1921 for !
refined silver. l6l@17! per !
cent. discount; Mexican dollars ga Soc |
apiece.
Clause of VIII Declared Invalid.
ORovnLE, June 2d.-Our Superior Court |
to-day held the clause of the will of Ed !
ward GetZ deceased, bequeathing about |
$1,000 TO the Good Tcmplars' Home for |
Orphans at Vallejo, to be invalid, BY rea-
son of not having been executed thirty !
days before his death. judge Thompson, |
OF san Francisco, represented the interests |
of the Home.
Collision of Trains.
Fresno. June 2d.-A freight train going |
south tonight collided with q construction |
train lying on side track at this place. !
up the cowcatchers on both |
engines and breaking the running-gear on |
several cars. William Licermack, a brake |
man. jumped of. and sustained Il fracture |
Of the right ankle.
Grand Grove OF DruiGs.
SANTA CRUz, June 2d.-The Grand Grove |
OF Druids assembled in its twenty-iirst an |
nual session at Odd Fellows Hall this I!
in this city. The reports Of the |
Grand Officers were presented. The See !
retarvs report showed Il net gain of - |
members within the year. The finances |
were also shown 10 be in . satisfactory con- |
dition. TMrty-hve Past Arches received |
the scarlet degree to-day. The session Will |
continue for two days longer. About leo |
delegates are present.
Los Angeles Items.
Los ANGELES, June 2d-Petcr Mmcoyich. |
charged with setting fire To Pomona about |
three weeks ago, and destroying 4 large !