Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-10-20

BIGGs, October 18th. - Hon. John F.
Swift arrived here ON the morning train
from Red Bluff, where he had great meet
ing last night, and at $50 A. NJ addressed
an audience of over 400 people in Hamil-
ton Hall. Mr.. Swift was met at the train
by the Biggs Republican Club and brass
band, and after an hours rest at the resi-
dence of G. X. Smith was escorted to the
hall. The place was beautifully decorated
with flags and bunting, as well also as the
business streets, and the firing of cannon at
an early hour betokened unusual enthus-
isam.
CLovERDALE, October 18th. = Corporal
Tanner, Charles a. Garter, candidate for
Congress from this district, and Mr.. Alb
bolt, candidate for Railroad Commissioner,
spoke here this afternoon and made telling
speeches.
VIsALIA, October 19th.-Colonel J. P.
Irish spoke here tonight. He did not ar
rive in town till o'clock, and the attend
ance was not as large as at the Republican
meetings.
People that Are Not Afraid of Railroads.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo, October 19th-A large
and enthusiastic railroad meeting was held
here this afternoon, TO consider the report
of the Citizens Committee appointed at a
previous meeting, to draft resolutions to be
forwarded to the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company. Several of the most influential
citizens of the county addressed the meet
ing. The following resolutions were read
and adopted
Res0lted That We the citizens of San Luis
Obispo, express our gratitude and rejoicing at
the prospect of the early extension and compile
ton OF the said road through our county and
overland, thus placing us on the grand trunk
1if1ah attr Nat Nnrl- orNI Coz moi
ReSOluea That the incoming of the Southern
Pacific Railroad to this city VIII mark an era of
great change and progress, giving greater facili-
ties to large numbers of those DESTROYS of secur-
ing comfortable homes amid such surroundings
ReSOtued, That we tender to the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company our most hearty and
generous welcome, and i'll order to secure as
early a completion of this work possible we
pledge ourselves to use every effort in our power
10 aid the company in obtaining the right of
way through the approaches to this city, and
also in obtaining a suitable site of sufficient
area within our city limits for depot purposes
and generally 10 deal with the railroad authori-
ties on the most liberal and generous manner.
Res0lced That a committee of five be author
lied to proceed to San Francisco for the purpose
of conveying to the railroad authorities the
sense of this meeting, as expressed in the fore
going resolutions, and to obtain from them, as
far as possible, an expression of their wishes
and requirements i'll the premises.
Murder, or Suicide?
SAN LUIS OBIsPo, October 19th.-The
dead body of one Patrick Kelly was found
in Chorro creek, about four miles from
town, this morning. His throat was cut,
and a razor was found by his side. The
general supposition is that it was case of
suicide, although some incline to the
theory that he had been murdered. De-
ceased was aged about So years.
Dropped Dead.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo, October 19th.-Near
Paso Robes, yesterday, Francisco O'Brien,
an old resident of this county, while out
riding, dropped dead from his horse.
New Town Started.
Mission SAN MIGUEL, October 19th.-The
sale of lots in the new railroad town took
place to-day. -Four blocks (5S lots) were
sold. The highest price was $3.50, and the
lswest $3.50. Total, $1,000.
Accident in Colusa.
GERMANTOWN, October 10TH. Shellove,
a farmer near this place, met with dis
tressing accident on Sunday. While tax
ing a rifle from his buggy the gun was dis
charged and a ball passed through his arm
from the wrist to the elbow. The arm was
frightfully torn.
Lost in the Shasta YiIds.
ANDERSON, October 19th-Two children,
4 and years old respectively, belonging to
Lindsay Lorenger, have been lost since
noon. 1t is supposed they have wandered
off into the hills, and everybody is out
with lanterns looking for them.
Attempt "a; Suicide.
TULARE, October th.-T. J. Hopkins, OF
Aida, attempted suicide here this evening
by chopping his head with an AK. There
are ten distinct gashes. His condition is
critical. Financial losses were the cause of
his mind being unsettled, as he had wife
and child depending on him.
Some FOOLS Practical joke.
PErALUMA, October 19th.-George Robin
son, who was injured by the explosion of a
bomb, is injured internally and his recov-
cry is uncertain. The explosion was caused
by some one lighting the fuse from be-
hind, while it was under his arm. VIM.
o. Randolph was injured about the face
and left eye at the same time.
The Stockton Convention Ghost Sill at
Large.
SAN FERNANDO, October 19th.-A Demo-
cratic rally was held here this evening.
The meeting was addressed by Stephen NJ
White, Democratic nominee for Senator,
and Hon R. F. Del Vale. The railroad
question was the principal theme Of their
eloquence.