Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-29
PACIFIC SLOPE.
TERRIFIC POWDER EXPLOSION IN
MARYSYlLLE.
RIaze in Santa Rosa-More Cher
ries for the East-Stage Robbers
Caught - Indian Affairs.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE nEcoED-usIoS.l
CALIFORNIA.
Marysville Shaken Up by a Powder Ex-
plosion,


ated on Fourteenth and II streets, exploded
with terrible crash, shaking the city TO its
foundations. There was about 5000 pounds
of powder in it at the time. The nearest
house to it was situated one block away.
1t was occupied by two families, consisting
of two mothers and five children, who were
eating supper at the time of the explosion.
The house l. 4 total wreck, the siding be
ing entirely stripped from the front and
partly from the sides and rear. Bricks were
driven clear through the building in places.
The conclusion threw the families to the
floor, iniuring all more or less by the con-
cussien, one child still remaining insen-
sible. The County Hospital, a large two
stery brick building. situated two blocks
Of. was badly wrecked. Every glass,
sash and window blind in the build
jng was shattered 10 splinters, and the
clustering i'll every room fell from the cell
ings and sides. -Fhe walls were also cracked
in places Aside from the two buildings
mentioned, there were no houses nearer
than four blocks. More or less damage was
sustained by all the buildings within SIX or
seven blocks, and windows were broken as
far north as Second street. So far as known
at present, no lives have been lost. The
cause of the explosion is mystery. The
subject of the removal Of the powder house
Council of the city for the past two months
but il was impossible to find location
within the levees but what would have
been more dangerous than the one 1t oc-
cupied.
Suicide with Shotgun.
MARysv1LLE, May 2sth-Frank Fargust
committed suicide at his home three miles
north of Marysville, to-day, by shooting
himself in the head with a shotgun. De
ceased was unmarried, native Of Sweden,
aged 81 years, and member OF the Order
of Chosen Friends.
The Wine Makers at san Jose.
san JOSE May 2Sth-The testing of the
samples of wine was resumed ut the VIII
cultural Convention ut 10 o'clock by the
committee and attendants. The greater
number of products were from vineyards
in the San Francisco NItiCultural District.
Alameda, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz coun-
ties were represented by their wines. Most
of them were of the vintage OF 1884, and,
with but few exceptions, show care in max
ing, and will develop into good wines.
There is such a great variety that only the
report of the committee will give an ade-
quate idea of the comparative merits. one
marked feature brought out in tasting Is
the great diversity Of wines made from the
same grape in different localities. Many
blends were also exhibited, but they indi-
cate want of experience on the part OF the
makers, as shown by the want of harmony
in the blends. No satisfactory blend OF the
Zinfandel was shown. The wines made
from single varieties were more satistac-
tory, though many will yet be improved
when the proper blend is discovered.
Among the newcomers to-day were John
#. Doyle, NJ. NJ. Estee and Professors Hill
gard and Rising of Berkeley, who are eX-
pected to participate in the discussions this
afternoon.
Another Carload of Cherries Sent East.
san JOSE, May 2Sth.-A carload OF cher
ries has been shipped from here direct to
Chicago This is the irst shipment made
from this point
Building aud Contents Burned - Stage
Robbers Captured.
MERGED, May 2Sth.-A fire broke out in
i dwelling in East MERGED, on Main street.
at an early hour last evening, and i'll an in
credibly short time destroyed the building
and most of the contents. The building
was owned by s. c. Bates, aud occupied by
Mr. Raphael rs q residence. The property
was fully insured. The fire started on the
roof of the kitchen, and was caused by a
defective flue
4 note Just received from Mariposa
county officer at Fresno Flats, dated May
9th. says that he has man in charge at
that place, arrested with his arms, whom
he had tracked from the scene of the stage
robbery at Fish creek on Friday last, which
he feels certain is one Of the robbers; also,
that he expects the other robber in an hour
or two, As a man had been sent to make
the arrest who knows where the robber
was secreted and he was waiting to take
the two to MaripOsd together. Deputy Ra-
pilgi and one or two Fresno officers and
Constable Moore, Of Mariposa county, We're
in the chase, and rendered valuable assist
ancc III fcrrGting out and detecting the
robbers.
Died of His Wound.
NEVADA. MAY 2Sth.-Thomas Daniel. the
miner who cut his throat last night, lived
three hours before dying. He made will,
leaving his estate to relatives. 1t is now
believed that disappointment in love affairs
caused him to take his life. He will be
buried tomorrow by the Ancient Order Of
F0resters to which society he belonged.
Commencement Exercises at Mills Semi
nary.
OAKLAvD, May 2Sth-The young ladies
of Mills Seminary held their graduating
exercises to-day commencing al 1890 a. NJ.
The week, since Sunday, when Rev. c. y.
Barrows delivered the baccalaureate ser
mon, has been, more OF less, Consecrated to
carrying ont the closing programmes which
drew 10 3 successful finale in the presenta-
ton Of diplomas to the graduates this after
noon.
The following pupils formed the gradu-
ating class Lena +. Bickel Portland, Or;
Grace J.. Byers, Stockton; Minnie T. Car
roll, Sacramento: Cora G.. CTvssev, San
Jose; LiIlias C. Dean, san Francisco
Il. y
EastoH, stockton; Emma Irwin. San Fran
cisco; Madge McLaine Volcano Grace |.
Pierce. Santa Clara; Martha A. Reed,
Pomona; Charlotte b. Spring. San Fan
cisco; Anna Stewart, Ena Eulaiie NJ.
SUtphen, Folsom Josephine W. homp-
son, Brooklyn, \. Y. torne.ia G. Van
Heuscn, San Francisco.
Napa's New Postmaster - Cornerstone
Laid.
HAPA. May 2Sth-Thc appointment OF
Richard II. Fiatt rs Postmaster gives gen
eral satisfaction to tic citizens of this city.
Mr. Eatt was not the choice of either fac
ton of the Democracy.
The conversions to q new Methodist
College was laid tins afternoon with appro-
pirate ceremonies.
Warm Weather.
NAPA, May 2Sth-Thc weather during
the pas, three days has been exceedingly
warm.
Fire in Santa Rosa.
SANTA Rast, May 2Sth.-The following
are the details OF the FIVE which broke out
here las; night: y few minutes after mid
night she fire broke ont IL Byington'a liv-
cry stable. All the horses were saved, but
the stable aud adjacent ou;-huilGings are a
total los. The Occidental Hotel adjoining
was badly damaged G. Schnoor, gun
smith. occupying q space in Byington's iiy-
cry Stable, lost everything, as also did j.
p. Carter The total value viii he about
$4,000 Egiugton, $1,000, Occidental Ho-
tel, 5000 L. Schuour, ) 000 Carter. Sl01.
other buildings 500. Byington was in
sured for $500 There was 10 other in
surance, i is thought Tie fire was OF in
cendiary origin.
The san desc Chief OF Police Matter.
SAy Josg. Nav 2sth-The NIavor and
Common CnuBcil 10 night met Is d Board
OF Examiners. cor The purpose of inye>ti-
eating the charges against ". b. Brown.
Chief OF Police. Defendants counsel de
Tcurred, on the ground that tn, Mayo and
Council had no jurisdiction. The examin-
alton Of the charge, was set for June Ath
NJ l0A-N.
Generals Crook and EcltoB on the Is-
dian situation.
SAN FRANcIsco, May 25th.-Gencral Kel-