Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-01-28

1heht, ana strong league will undoubtedly
be organized at the meeting next Wednes-
day night.
RED BLUFF, January 27th.-It is said
that secret anti-Chinese meeting was
held last night, and tonight prominent
citizens are 10 hold meeting in Lang's
building 70 consider the removal of the
Chinese. The agitation is growing stronger
every hour and many believe crusade
against the Chinese will occur before the
week ends. The Chinese are generally pre-
pairing to leave.
The Wickersham Murderer.
REDDING, January 27th.-Ah Tai, the
supposed Wickersham murderer, was cook
for f. A Reid, Of this place, few years
since. Reid says All Tai was the meanest
dispositioned-actu fiendish-of any
human being he ever saw.
the Chinese have nearly all gone. There
is no excitement
Chinaman Killed by Oficers-NIurder in
the Second Degree.
SHASTA, January 27th.-Two Deputy
Sher1fts OF Trinity county attempted to ar
rest Chinaman to-day, near Lewiston, for
the crime of robbery. They were met with
resistance and upon the Chinamans at
tempting to escape they shot and killed
him instantly.
In the Superior Court Of Trinity county
yesterday, Joseph Kcstner, who killed his
brother aboat two weeks ago was found
guilty OF murder in the second degree. and
sentenced 10 twelve years imprisonment at
San Quentin.
Two Sisters Drowned.
RED BLUFF, January 27th.-Two sisters
Dora ana Pearl Mason. aged II and IS re-
spectively, were drowned in Eliza creek,
five miles west Of here, about 1 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. They were with nine
other children from the Reeds creek
school, which had just been dismissed, in a
two-horse spring wagon. which was under
the control OF their brother When in the
creek the wagon was overturned Two
neighbors saved six Of the children, and
three managed to save themselves The
sisters disappeared before help could reach
them, and nave not been found yet One of
the horses vas drowned and the wagon
was wrecked. The accident creates great
sorrow, as the girls We're well known and
very popular among their friends Seine
nets have been thrown across Reeds
creek, into which Eliza creek empties near
town, and crowds are searching the creeks
III hopes of discovering the DO lies. No
blame attaches to the brother, who is noted
for his affection for his sisters, and his care
fulness.
THE BODIES RECOVERED
RED BLUFF, January 27tE.-The bodies
OF Dora and Pearl Mason, who were
drowned in Eliza creek, were recovered this
morning short distance below the scene
of the accident. The funeral takes place
tomorrow, and will be largely attended.
Two Men Hanged by Mob.
SUsANvILLE, January 9th via Reno
New, January 27th).-Holden Dick and
Vicente Oliyas were taken out of Jail here
last night, and hanged to the beams of a
woodshed III the Courthouse yard, by
mob. Dick was a Pit River Indian, and
confessed the killing of S. B. Shaw, who
was killed some three years ago. Olivas
was Mexican, and confessed the killing
of Griffin Logan last November.
Capture of an Amateur Stage Robber.
CLovEgDALE, January 27th.-The high
wayman who attempted to rob the Ukiah
stage yesterday was captured and brought
to town to-day by Peter Shelford, g. Hen,
Sam Allen, VIM. Frazier and A. GroshOng,
who will receive the $500 standing reward.
His name. he says, is John Martin, and he
only has been in this State nine months.
His occupation is that of sailor. He is 50
years of age speaks freely, and acknowl-
edges his guilt. He says all he wanted was
money but got left. He did not intend to
shoot anybody when he fired after the
Sti7t Daiooti. biil OuiN ~ IIGILPil
the driver, so that he would hurry away,
and give him chance to escape. This is
his first attempt and n poor one. He will
be taken TO Ukiah tomorrow, where be
will be tried.
A Burglar Held for Trial
MERGED, January 27th.-Buck O'Neil, ar
rested here few nights ago while robbing
Packers saloon, was examined this MORN
ing and held for trial His assistant is re-
ported to have been arrested at Tulare CITY.
Officer Stockird has gone there to identify
him..
Death from Consumption.
Rio VISTA, January 27th.-Wm. C. Har-
vie, Oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. James Har-
vie of this town, died at o'clock A. NJ. of
consumption. He leaves wife and child.
Murder in the First Degree.
SAN JOSE, January 27th.-The trial OF
Jang Quong Sing. for killing Henry Van
dervorst October eth, terminated this after
noon with a verdict of murder in the first
degree, the jury having been out Just
twenty minutes. The Chinese, who
abandoned the accused Immediately after
hi, arrest, ali agree that the verdict is Just
He Will receive sentence Saturday.
Shocking Deatl, of a Miner-Detaiued EN-
cursionists Moving.
DAGGErr, January 27th.-Malcomb Nc
Leod, aged 81 years fell into the chute in
the King mine, to-day, breaking his neck
The car men on the day shift emptied
eight tons of ore on his body before the
discovery was made.
The 120 excursionists, detained here for
the past seven days, on account OF wash
outs, left this morning for their destination
over the California Southern. The road is
all clear 70 san Bernardino, except a short
~,
The Big Derrick and Crane for Mare
Island.
VALLEJO. January 2zth.-A special dis
patch from Washington to-day SAYS: Bids
for the lOU-ton derrick and crane for the
Mare Island aavy-yard were opened at The
Navy Department to-day. The bid OF the
Union Iron Works was $4,000, and the
bid of Chief Engineer Kutz, to do the work
at the navy-yard was $50 700. There We're
several other bids, but that of Mare Island
was the lowest of all.
Peculiarly Distressing and Painful Acct
dent.
MERGED, January 27th.-The Young lady
reported drowned in Mariposa creek was
Miss Taylor, sister of Mrs. George Price
OF Pea Ridge, MaripOsa county, aged 20
years resident of Fresno county The
accident was a peculiarly distressing one
and occurred at Mormon Bar short dis
lance from Mariposa town, on Monday last
Mrs. Price and her sister the deceased. rode
into the creek together, when Miss Taylor
fell into the water, and Mrs. Price who
jumped into the raging current to rescue
her, was also washed down the stream and
lodged against the root OF q tree TO which
she chung. and saw her sister drown with
out being able to render her any assistance
The young lady was well connected and
had great many friends in this county
Reported Conflict Between the Troops
and Apaches.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 27th.-A dis
patch was received in this city to-day. stat
ing that the United States troops under
Captain Crawford. of the Third Cavalry.
had had fight with the Indians in Mex
leo Just south of the Arizona line; that the
Apaches were surrounded and negotiations
for surrender were in progress when a
band Of Mexican cavalry approached and
charged on the Americans and Indians, re-
leasing the Indians. Reports OF the Skin
mish say that Captain Crawford and three
men were killed. Our troops then turned
o., tho Nayicans and drove them away