Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-09-24
PACIFIC COAST.
JOHN f. SWIFT DISCUSSES THE
WATER QUESTION.
Stockton Races-Fire in Colusa-
Suicide Near Truckee-San Fran
cisco Republican Ticket.


SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE IECoRD-UNIoS.l
CALIFORNIA.
Senator Stanford and the knights Of
Labor.
SAN FRAEcIsco, September 23d.-An in
teryiew was held yesterday between Sena-
tor Stanford representing the Market
street Cable C~ompany-and a delegation of
the company's employees. The latter de-
sired to know if objection would be made
to them continuing in the employ of the
company if they belonged to the knights
of Labor, and generally to get Senator STAN
ford's views on the subject. Senator Stan
ford replied in general terms hat it made
no difference to the company whether its
employees belonged to any such organization
or not; that every employee who did his
duty would be protected in his place,
whether he be a Knight of Labor or other
wise. The company would not be preju-
diced against any employee because of his
Joining the Knights of Labor. In conclu-
sion, he suggested that if the interests of
Workingmen on this coast were separated
in a measure from those of the East,
it would be wiser to form a separate organ
ization. He called attention to the case of
the coal miners on the Union Pacific who
had no grievance whatever, but who were
ordered out because of the trouble further
east. The mines in consequence were shut
down, and hundreds of miners thrown out
of employment, and families rendered des-
titute. They are still without work. Such
action, where there exists no grievance, is
suicidal, and ruins the common interests of
employer and employee. The delegation
departed apparently well satisfied with the
candid and friendly manner III which they
had been received.
Swift's Views on the Irrigation Question.
SAN B~UENAvENTURA, September ODD
Swift addressed 4 very large and attentive
audience here last night. He was repeat
edly applauded and created a very fayora-
BILE impression. He said, speaking of the
water question THE necessity of a wise
and Just system of irrigation, TO bring Cali
lornia up to the maximum of production,
is manifest but the details of such a sys-
TEN are still open to inquiry and debate.
The people are entitled to the benefit of the
best learning and intelligence to be exer-
cised in their behalf. Further than that |
am not willing at this time to commit my
self. How best to carry out the design of
the Almighty in sending the rain
over the earth how to give
to each acre of land its lust
proportion of water; how to keep the pow
erfnl from expressing the weak how to
prevent monopoly how to prevent waste
how to deal with vested rights already in
existence-are all questions the people are
entitled to have settled speedily ana wisely.
There is no opinion on hat subject that is
not subject to revision upon furthur in
quiry and reelection. Should some su-
! rror1a ppu-ar oi va mo non and nanar apI
say, write, and as thou shalt write, so
shall be the law l would hesitate and lay
down the pen, till by more time and further
examination | could resolve what was best
for the whole people. And so | believe
would any man with mind enough to make
laws for the State.
San Francisco Republicans. Esg
SAN Francisco, september 23d.-The Re-
publican Municipal Convention made the
following additional nominations this
evening For Tax Collector, L. Wadham;
Treasurer, ]. A. Bauer; Superintendent of
Schools, j. w. Anderson; Superintendent
of Streets. D. Mcleod; County Clerk, WI.
Ruddick; District Attorney, E. w. Blaney;
City and County Attorney, John Lord
Love.
Progress Makes Republicans.
P~LAcERvILLE, September 23d.-The first
III l OOLAA6 Vi " O1DIHdlSh IL II
progress here tonight. Tarpey was the
first speaker. He spoke thirty-fiye min
utes, assailing the Republican platform as
being "chaff," and gotten up in the inter
est of the railroad corporation. Without
the railroad corporation there would be no
Republican party in California. On the
other hand, the Democratic platform was
just what the State wanted to makeit pros
porous and the people happy. Quite a
large gathering assembled to hear him
speak, both Democrats and Republicans.
McNally and Livingston follow Tarpey.
Jim Budd has the closing speech. Very
little enthusiasm is yet manifested at the
meeting.
Ell Dorado Democracy.
P~LAcERyrLLE, September 23d.-The DEM
ocratic County Convention met here to-day
n made the following nominations for
county officers Assembly, Henry Mailer;
Sheriff, Seth Loveless; Assessor. J. H.
Morgan Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, C. B. Wakefield Treasurer, John d.
Skinner; District Attorney, Prentiss Car
penter; County Clerk. John P. Munson
Coroner and Public Administrator, G. Z.
Tong Surveyor, E. II. Evans.
n New Organ.
Los ANGELES, September 23d.-A new
Democratic paper has been started at San
Bernardino, under charge of Arthur Kear-
ney.
Fire In Colusa.
CoLUsA, September 2GL.-A fire broke
out here this morning about 3 o'clock in q
house Of ill-faine on Levee street, back OF
the Barnum restaurant, and before the
alarm brought sufficient assistance the
flames had gained such Roadway that it
was impossible to save any of the buildings
in that block, except a brick building
owned by the Ware estate. At one time
the Colusa House, owned by Richard Poir-
Ter, was thought to be beyond salvation,
but through the strenuous efforts of the at
taches. and much to the relief of the pre-
prietor, the fire was prevented, although
the building was caught at least twelve
times.
The losses are as follows; Magyntie,
500; J. L. Wilkins. 800; Con Desmond,
$1,000, insurance, 5000; Mrs. J.. McGrath,
500, insurance. $500; p. Heinreich, 81 400,
insurance, 500; H. Klewe. Sacramento
Hotel, S 5000, insurance, $1,000; P. Poirier,
damage to Colusa House, about $500, par
TALLY insured; D. Gildmacher, meat
market, $500, no insurance; A. Spaulding,
blacksmith shop, 81 800, insurance, $3.50; J.
c.. Bedell, merchandise, $3.50; the Ware
estate, damage to building. $1,000, no in
surance; L. Carpeneto, Barnum Restaurant,
S5,OOu, insurance, 81, IOO. Cause, lncendiary.
The Van Doren Case.
SANTA Rosa. September 23d.-The case
of J. 5. Van Doren, the Petaluma cashier
under arrest for ENLIGHTENMENT, came up in
the Superior Court to-day. The defendant
was dismissed. as it was shown that some
of the Grand Jurors, who found the indict-
ment, were not competent, not being on
the asSessment-roll of the present year.
| The defendant was at c rearrested on
six complaints filed in Justice Seawells
Court, for which bail was at once given and
defendant released.
a Child's Narrow Escape.
SANTA Rosa, September 23d.-A dwell
ing belonging to Thomas Shrieyer, seven
miles north of here, was burned this MORN
ing. Mrs. Shriever discovered the fire Just
in time to save her child, who was in the
room where the fire started. 1t is supposed
the fire caught from a lamp being knocked
down accidentally. The flames spread
rapidly to the adjoining field, but were
stopped with little damage. Loss, $1,000
no Insurance.
Death from Overhead.
Rio VISTA, September 23d.-The body of
Gus Leaf, found in his scow Tuesday three
miles above here, was buried here yester-