Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-11-09
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from Powers body. was not brought in
on account Of her delicate condition. 1t is
presumed that Alexanders confession Will
be made public tomorrow. 1t is already
definitely understood that in il he states
that the shot which killed Powers was
fired by John T. Prewett, who all along has
been accused of being the prime instigator
OF the murder, on account of land troubles
between him and deceased. The agitation
continues greater to-day, if possible than
heretofore, and the county is in state of
teverlsh excitement regarding the crime,
which has already placed sixteen we'll
known and generally prominent citizens
IN Jail, with prospects of other implication.
ARRIVAL At SAN JOSE.
SAN JOSE, November Sth-Alexander,
who confessed to completely in the murder
oi Dr. Powers, in Bear valley, San Beuito
county, i'll which himself and q number of
Others are implicated. was brought to this
city this afternoon and lodged in the coun-
ty jail, where he will be kept in close con-
fnement. This action was taken for the
safety of the prisoner.
Fine Residence Destroyed by Fire-Des-
perate Burglar Captured.
RED BLUFF, November Sth.-I.ast night,
at o'clock, General n p Chipman's resi-
denCe, -On Manzauita Heights. Il mile
northwest of town. was destroyed by fire
Nothing beyond few paintings and some
ornaments were saved A high south wind
was blowing ana the fire ragged fierceiE. 1t
started in the library hue. The loss is
about $1,000; partly insured
Last night, about y o'clock q man
named Brown broke into the residence of
Mrs. S. +. Frank, on Jefferson street with
intent to commit robbery. Johnny. the
son, heard the noise, and caught the man
Iust after firing one shot and preparing 10
discharge a second. His mother and sister
went to his assistance and between the
three they held him until assistance came.
In the struggle the scoundrel bit the fingers
of Mrs. Frank, and beat the boy On his
person was found false KEYS, veil. false
beard, knife number of rings, a new
watch and Sl0i in coin. He was turned
over to Sheriff Martin at once, and is now
securely locked Up.
Grocery Observation-Disclosures Hurt.
NEVADA, November Sth.-The V-hune
grocery store, at Gold Flat, was entered by
burglars last night, and 500 stolen from the
safe. It Is supposed The combination to the
lock had been left of, as the safe was net
forced Open.
Samuel Curtis had his hand badly cut
last night in the Providence mine, by a
piece of sharp rock that fell from hang
ing wall,
Suicide in Folsom Prison.
FOLSOM, November Sth.-John McManus,
serving twelve-years term in the Folsom
Prison for assault to murder in Nevada
| county, committed suicide to-day by cut
ting his throat.
The Weather.
RED BLUFF, November Sth-Rain has
been falling with light interpdssiUffs since
wednesday last. The fall is gentle and
warm, and has done much to insure suc-
cessful harvest The river is rising rapidly,
and the ground Is full of water.
Ex-senator Sharon's Condition-Death
Mcmentarily Expected.
SAN FRANCISCO, November shit was
currently reported at 3 o'clock this after
noon that ex-senator Sharon was dead
Even the doctors in attendance thought for
a moment that he had passed away but he
again rallied, and before another minute
had passed he gave evidence of that pecu-
! liar vitality of which he is possessed. From
that hour upto 10 clock this evening he
| rested easily, speaking only when spoken
to, About II O'Clock he seemed weaker,
and at the present hour 1l:30} his death is
mOmentarily expected.