Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-20
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lantic system of the Southern Pacific, from
| New Orleans to Houston, Superintendent
Fillmore says: The men claimed higher
wages, and it is presumed they were or
dered out by the Knights of Labor. They
were perfectly orderly, and A. G. Hutchin-
son, General Manager of the Atlantic sys-
tenn, Southern Pacific Company, has been
instructed TO pay the strikers their de
manded price, and thus stop it and keep
his line open. You can publish this as be-
ing officially authentic, and thus reassure
shippers and passengers that travel will not
suffer any delay, and that the road system
hence to New Orleans is open and all right"
Hoist by His Own Petard.
SAN Francisco, February 19th.-A. Schil-
der OF this city, an inventor of proiectile
Tor which he recently received patent.
while experimenting with a bomb at Birds
Point, this afternoon, was instantly killed.
He had placed the bomb in gun and dis
charged it and it Immediately burst. By
ISLANDERS narrowly escaped.
Heavy Verdict for Plaintiff in the Per-
kins-Baldwin Case.
Los ANGELES, February 1oth.-In the
Perkins-Baldwin case, the verdict of the
jury was for plaintiff IN the sum of SIS. 900.
The applause in the Courtroom was re-
strained with difficulty. The jury were out
four hours, and were unanimous in their
verdict. The verdict gives universal salts
faction The trial lasted sixteen days I'M
mediately after the verdict was given,
baldwin placed on record a deed to II. A.
Unruh, his agent, for the Santa Anita
ranch for $3.50, 900.
Dsmented Woman-Bribery Case,
Los ANGELES. February 10th. Mrs
Hunter formerly Mrs. Laird. became de-
mented Wednesday, left her ranch home.
west of Los Angeles, and has not been
found. She was witness in the Perkins
Baldwin case.
The Board of Supervisors this morning
investigated the alleged bribery in the pre-
cui ement of the county jail plans. John
Hall, the architect testified that he gave
$500 IN cash to e. a. Bouton, and signed a
note for 500 to Perry, Mott & Co., to keep
MS plans from being thrown out after their
acceptance. A big excitement has been
created.
Frightfui Position of a Miner.
AUBURN, February I9th.-R. Hale, a
miner near Auburn, was caved on in a
tunnel about P. NJ. Many citizens are Ia
boring to get him out, but few at once can
do effective work. He has been reached,
but the continued caying has held him for
nine hours.
Seven Buildings Burned.
CHICO, February 19th.-Shortly after II
O'Clock last night fire was discovered in a
row of frame buildings, called the JUNO
tion," on Main street. The fire broke out
III the rear of q saloon owned by J. J. Car
penter- Owing to the inhammable mate
rial OF the buildings, the firemen could do
nothing but keep the flames from spread
ing. They did some splendid work in saw
ing large frame hotel. Seven buildings
were burned. Besides Carpenters saloon.
the places We're occupied by Chinese laun-
dries, shirt factories and shoe factories.
The buildings were owned by James Leon
ard, whose loss amounts to about $4,000;
insured for $500. A Chinese shoe factory
was insured for $500. Indications are that
the fire was the work of an incendiary.
The property will be rebuilt. Two men
have been arrested for arson.
The Prewett Murder Case.
HoLIIsTER, February 19til-This morn
ing three more jurors were secured in the
Prewett case, making a total of ten. An
other venire will probably have to be is
sued before the panel is completed.
Flag Presentation.
ORoyILLE, February 19th.-Great prepar
ations are being made for the grand cele-
bratlon and the flag presentation to the
Grand Army of the Republic here on the
I'D. The exercises will consist of grand
parade, Grafton, band tournament, firemen's
race, and concert and ball in the evening.
Excursion trains will run from Marysyille
The entire week has been occupied with
practice drills and other preparations.