Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-25
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The Murderer OF the Netherlands.
SAN Francisco, March 24th.-Two dis
patches were received by Chief of Police
Crowley this morning, bearing the news of
the arrest in Hongkong of Ang Tai Duck,
the murderer of the understands The
first dispatch, from James d. Porter, of the
State Department, reads as follows:
WAsHINGTox, March "a. 1885.
7. Crowley, Csief Of Police, San Francisco: We
informed Senator Stanford today of arrest of
Ang Tai Duck at Hongkong, Consul urges
that papers and agent be sent promptly.
JAS. ID. PORTER.
Following is copy OF the second dis
patch which was sent by Senator Stanford
WARRINGTON. March n, 1886
II. Cr0lciey, San FsGRciscO. The following
from State Department just received from Con-
sui Withers, Hongkong: "Ang Tai Duck ia
prison. Send papers promptly
LELAND STANFORD.
Detective Cox. who will probably be sent
after Duck when the papers arrive. was
asked by reporter as TO what the proba-
bilities were Of bringing the murderer back
alive. The detective, with a significant
smile, replied " If he does not commit
suicide before | get there, I'll bring him
back alive"
SECOND DISPATCHl
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24th.-Detective
Cox. who hoped to be able to leave to-day
on the City of Sydney for Hongkong. TO
take possession of the murderer, was I'M
able to do So on account of the non-arrival
OF the necessary extradition papers from
Washington. He cannot now leave before
April Sd next.
A Laundry Ordinance Sustained.
SAN FRtNcIsco. March 24th.-In the case
of Hang kee, the Chinanan convicted I'M
des the laundry ordinance passed by the
Trustees OF the city of Modesto, the Su-
vi. renl srf 4 III ~.
ths ordinance is a police regulation, and
within the competency of any municipal
itylpossesslng the powers belonging to such
bodies The decision was rendered by
Cfief Justice Morrison, and concurred in
byl Messrs Myiick, Sharpstein. Thornton
ana Ross.
The Visiting Congressman.
yALLEJo, March 2fth-The Congress
si'slal party % twenty-five visited Mare
Is hnd to-day by invitation of Commodore
Russell. They were met at Vallejo juno
ton by the launch Nellie, and arrived at
the Yard at 10 o'clock Congressman Nc
Ksnna and Louttit and Senator Jones were
nct present. The party was escorted to the
office OF the Commandant, and remained
ais hour, during which time the needs of
Mare Island. its possibilities and facilities
were fully set forth by Commodore Rus
sell; also, the necessity for completing the
Nonadnock and making a receiying-ship
OF. the Lackawanna was explained
Draughtsplau Anderson exhibited plans
for new cruiser of 5000 tons, 305 feet in
length aud 81 feet beam. Escorted by
Commodore Russell, Captain McNair and
Chief Engineer Kutz, :he party inspected
the Yard, went aboard the half-tinished
Monadnock, through the large shops, and
surveyed with admiration the huge granite
dock. The Commodore was very atteu-
tive.
Atl2:30 o'clock the party was banqueted
at his residence. The ladies with the party
were handsomely entertained by Mrs Rus
sell, and in carriages taken through the
beautiful avenues around the yard. The
party Will return to San Francisco this
afternoon.
The Congressional delegation left the
yard at go o'clock, and were honored with
a salute. The day was clear and pleasant
and the entire party were delighted with
the trip.
The Anti-Chinese Movement.
SANTA CRUZ, March 24th.-Last evening
another Anti-Chipese Association was or.
ganized at the City Hall here. with the fol-
lowing officers U. Mccain, President; ].
J. Doran, Secretary. J. Williamson, Treas
urer, and Professor w. H. Daily, Sergeant
alarms. This Association is understood
To be opposed to the boycotting resolutions
passed by the Sacramento Convention.
The meeting adjourned to meet again at
the Courthouse next Saturday evening.
Death En- Route.
SAN JOSE, March 24th.-G. J. Whitman,
of New Tacoma, died suddenly at Wrights
Station to-day, while on the way to this
city for medical treatment. He had been
spending some time in the Santa Cruz
mountains for the benefit of his health
Saloon-keeper Killed in Self-Defense
FRESNO, March 24th.-Henry Rodgers
gave himself up to the authorities this
morning, saying he had killed a man in
seif-defense at the Fine Gold mines yester-
day. The man killed was a saloon keeper
named Nelson. Rodgers says a miner had
been on an extended spree, and was about
to lose his place. He persuaded him to
leave the saloon when Nelson objected to
Rodgers doing So as he was injuring his
tNelson's) business. Rodgers replied, stat
ing the reasons for his action, when Nelson
called him improper names, and struck
him with glass at the same time threat
ening TO kill him. Rodgers backed and
Nelson struck him again, when he
(Rodgers) drew his revolver, but at the
same instant fell over chair. Fearing that
he would be killed he fired at Nelson, who
fell dead. Rodgers was lodged in Jail to
await developments.
Saloon Shooting ARRAY.
CoLToN, March 24th-An alteration took
place to-day in the Palace Hotel saloon.
between James McCue and a man by the
name of Burns, both of Van Amburg's cir
Gus, in which Burns attempted to sIog "
McCue The latter drew pistol and shot
twice at Burns, one ball taking effect in the
right cheek, glancing around the cheek
bone and coming out at the base of the
brain. The wound is not fatal. McCue
was arrested.
Grand Army Post Mustered in at Placer
VILE.
PLACERvILLE, March 24th.-Placeryille
Post. G. 4. R., was mustered in last even
ing by c. II. WeatherwaT, Deputy Depart
ment Commander, with twentv-four char
ter members. A. T. Culbertson was elected
Commander; C. III. Weatherwax. Senior
Vice; NJ. 0 Keefe, Junior Vice The Post
contains members who served in the regu-
lar army-one First and one Second Lieu
tenant, one bandmaSter, seven non-com-
missioned officers, and one able seaman.
About seventy-lve comrades in the county
will join.
The Crooks Case-Colonel HOLSTER I'M
proving.
SANTA BARBARA March 24th.-B. A.
Cooper, of Santa Rosa, brother of W. A.
Cooper, of Parkersburgi, has been sent for
as witness in the Crooks case. The prose
cution is fully prepared, and the case will
proceed Saturday.
Colonel Hcllister is much better, and was
out riding yesterday.
ARIZONA.