Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-12-11
PACIFIC SLOPE.
FATAL HEMO2RHaGE CAUSED BY
DIPHTH RIA.
Attempted Suicide of a Woman
Postmaster Dead-Bodies of
Missing Men Found.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-unos.I
CALIFORNIA.
Weather Reports.

MARYsVILLE, December 10th.-A light
rain began falling at 8 a. NJ to-day, and has
continued steadily since. precipitating one
tenth of an inch up to > P. NJ 1t is rain
ing heavier now, with prospects of a con-
tinuance. Ths storm is considered partic-
ulariy unfortunate Just at present, as it
stops blowing and seeding in which nearly
the whole farming community were busily
engaged.
Stockton, December l0th.-A light, fine
rain fell this afternoon and this evening.
MERGED, December 10th.-After frosty
night, the weather became cloudy, and
light rain fell most of the afternoon. 1t is
yet cloudy, and more rain is probable.
PETALUMA, December 10th.-There was a
sudden change of weather last night. A
light ram set in at \. VI. and has been
falling steadily since. The farmers who
have their potato crop in the ground are in
despair. But few potatoes iii the low lands
can be dug at all. The Cinnamon who had
made contracts TO dig potatoes on The low
lands have been compelled to get them out
of the ground with their hands one at
time. The potato crop was a good one. 1t
is feared fully half the crop viii be lost.
Signal Service Indications.
SAN Francisco, December 10th-SP. NJ
Indications for the succeeding 50 hours :
North Pacific, fair weather, with light to
fresh winds, generally northerly Middle
Pacific, generally fair weather, with north
westerly winds. South Pacific, partly cloudy
weather and rain followed by fair weather
with variable winds generally northwest
eTly.
The San Francisco Board of Trade and
the Silver Problem.
SAN Francisco, December 10th.-James
b. Stetson, President of the Board of Trade,
stated to-day that the Board of Trade will
probably adopt resolutions upon the pres
ent aspect OF the national silver problem
as far as this coast is affected. Mr.. Stetson
said he understood that the matter will
shortly be considered. Whether the res
olutiOns, if drawn up, will be favorable to
the coinage of silver dollars or otherwise
cannot say said Mr.. Stetson.
Farm Laborer Found Dead-Attempted
Suicide.
CHICO, December l0th.-While hunting
for some lost boys on the Stanford ranch,
near Durham, yesterday. Fred. Alderman,
of this city, found the dead body of man
lying in field. He had been dead about
one week. The remains were brought TO
Chico lest night and identified as those of
John Brown, farm laborer, aged about 80
years. 1t is supposed that he died from
exposure while walking in the heavy storm
of last week.
At halt-past l o'clock this morning a
woman named Annie Milroy, residing on
East Eighth street, attempted suicide by
swallowing dose of laudanum, she was
well nigh death s door before she made
known what she had done physician
was summoned, who administered the
usual remedies, and she was saved
Fatal Hemorrhage Caused by Diphtheria.
PETALUMA, December 10th - Johnnie
Lewis, grandson of J. B. Lewis, residing
near Lakevilie, aged about s years, died
yesterday afternoon from bleeding of the
lungs, caused by diphtheria.
Another Navy Yard appointment.
VALLEJO, December 10th.-Commodore
Russell to-day received telegram from
Washington, informing him of the appoint
ment of Henry Wundlich as store clerk for
yards and docks in the Navy Yard This
is the third appointment to the place since
July.
Sentenced for Perjury.
SAN JOSE, December 10TH. G. Harris,
who pleaded guilty to charge of perjury
on Tuesday last, was sentenced to one
years confinement in the State Prison by
Judge Belden to-day. Harris swore falsely
that he owned property exceeding the
value of $500, in order TO sign bail bond
for that amount.
Body of Missing Man Found.
MERGED, December 10th.-The body of S.
w. Heath, the farmer whose sudden and
mysterious disappearance from this
place on Tuesday last created much ex-
citement, was found this morning in Bear
creek. 1t is not known whether death was
the result of i murderous attack accident
or suicide. The Coroner's inquest is now
being held.
Repeater Punished.
Los ANGELES, December 10th. = This
morning Judge Austin of the City Justice
Court, sentenced John A. Sullivan to pay a
fine of 500, or go to Jail 200 days for fraud
ulently attempting to vote at the municipal
election last Monday. He tried to vote
twice, and was arrested the second time
Sullivan was committed TO Jail in lieu of
payment
Death of Postmaster
ST. HELENA, December l0th.-Postmas-
ter G. VI. Lander died last night.
Excitement in Lake County.
LOWER LAKE, December 10th-A few
days ago Harry Hunt was accidentally shot
and killed by one Copsey. Much excite
ment prevails here over the affair, and the
Jail in which Copsey is confined is con-
Stantly guarded by q force of special Con-
stables.