Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-06-19
Another Account of the rruckce Fire

TRrcKEE, June 17th:-At little after
noon to-day fire broke out about the cen
trail portion of Chinatown, on the opposite
side OF The river from Truckee and nearly
the whole OF Chinatown, including the Joss
house, was burned and completely de-
stroyed only one Of the three fire-proof
buildings withstanding the flames. The
wind was blowing terrific gale, and the
flames swept everything before them. Piles
of ashes are all that indicate where China
town existed. Since the departure of the
Cinnamon, many of the houses have been
deserted, and as they were mere shells they
succumbed readily. The fire originated
from an exposed stoyepipe extending
through the roof A couple of Cinnamon,
whom their fellow countrymen had refused
food and lodging, went into house to
cook something, and built hot fire in the
stove. 1t is supposed that the cobwebs
hanging on the pipe and rafters in the attic
were ignited. Once the house was on fire.
despite the heroic efforts of the fire de-
partment, all were consumed in less than
one hour 1t was only by persever-
ing efforts that the bridge was saved
Two highbinders that were confined in the
cellar of Tuck Chung by the Cinnamon
were suffocated, but by the strenuous efforts
of the firemen, midst flame and smoke,
they were taken ont. and all possible
means used 70 resuscitate them, but with
out avail. I he Coroner's jury have not yet
concluded, and it looks as if it would be
proven that there has been deliberate plot
of the Chinese to burn their quarters.
They may revenge themselves by burning
Truckee, but extra guards are on duty, and
the town is abundanily able TO protect itself.
The Cinnamon have been busy ever since
the fire abated. with shovels, digging up
their buried treasures. One heathen dug
IN $500 in gold coin, and several others
smaller amounts The people managed,
by risking their lives, to save some five
hundred dollars worth of property from
the burning building Of one Chinese mer-
chant The excitement that was SO intense
ms nearly abated, and what few China
men afe left in this section are making
preparations to leave. F. a. TAFT, the
manager for NJ. E. Burkhalter, offered The
bufned-aut pagans quarters at Clinton,
where their mill is located.
SECOND DIsPATCH.l
TRUcKrE. June 1Sth.-The. Coroner's
iury called over the bodies of the two Chi
namen found dead in the cellar in China
town Yesterday, brought in their verdict
tonight, which was that they died OF sui
location. A large number of witnesses
were examined, and they were unanimous
even the Chinamen-that the fire origin
ated from red-hot stovepipe. tits claimed,
and believed by many, that the two China
men were imprisoned there by their coun-
trymen. The investigation by the officers
still continues, and new developments will
probably occur. Permission has been
granted by the Boycott Committee to fur
nish teams to bury the dead tomorrow.
The few Cinnamon here are packing up
their effects and getting ready to leave.
Disastrous Grain Field Fire.
SAN FERNANDO, June 1Sth.-At l o'clock
p. NJ. to-day fire started on the ranch
owned by B. F. Porter. about eight miles
from here The cause is unknown, but is
supposed to have originated from spark
from thrashing engine at work there. A
strong west wind was blowing. AT 6 P. NJ.
the fire was under control. The losses are:
B. F. Porter, 800 acres of wheat; loss about
$4,000 no insurance. Jenifer e. Barnett,
about 200 acres of barley, cut and stacked,
and 400 acres of wheat loss over $50 900;
no insurance.
The Republican State Convention.
Los ANGELES, June 18th.-The report
that the Republican managers had secured
the Grand Opera House for the purpose OF
holding the State Convention next August
proves to be correct. The place will be
most admirable for the use of the Conven-
ton, as it holds 1000 people.
Courthouse Plans Accepted-yery Poor
Workmanship.
STOCKTON, June 1Sth.-The Supervisors
to-day selected the Courthouse plans OF
Meyers of Michigan for the first premium,
$500, awarded the second premium of $500
to D. Salfield, of San Francisco, and the
- &c 10 Char1a, Daaslaxr
of this city.
Yesterday Harry GrissinI, pioneer
saloon keeper, fired two pistol shots at
himself, with intent to commit suicide, but
without effect To-day he was at work at
a carpenters bench. Dependency was the
cause of the attempt.
The More Case.
SANTA BARBARA, June 1Sth.-The case of
the People VS.. A. P. More was called to-day.
Motions by defendant to dismiss for want
of prosecution, also TO reduce bail and for
a change of venue were partially argued
and continued until tomorrow.
An Old Resident Found Dead.
BAKERSFIELD, June 18TH. VIM. Glen
jenning was found lying dead under fig
tree at San Emigdio last night. He was
an old resident of this county, and we'll
known sheep man. His death was caused
by paralysis.
Thrashibg- Machine Accident.
MERGED. June 18th.-Charles Deane, a
young farmer, son of ex-Supervisor Deane,
got his left hand mangled in a thrashing
machine on their ranch, five miles west OF
this place, this afternoon. He was brought
TO town and the hand amputated at the
wrist This is the first thrashing-machire
accident that has occurred in this vicinity
this season.
The Hualapai Scare,
NEEDLES. June lSth.-A complete inves.
tigation of the reported outbreak of the
Hualapai Indians has been made by Col,
Grierson, Lieutenant Connolly and Sheriff
Steen. They find the reports to be ground
less, as the Indians wish TO continue friends
of the whites.
License Tax on Native Wines.
SAN JOSE, June 18lh.-Judge Belden this
morning decided, in the case of A. Del
morely, that a license tax on native wines
may be imposed by the city, notwithstand-
ing the State policy of exemption ofdomes-
tic products from such tax.
NEVADA.
Suicide of an Ex-Mayor.
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