Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-06-22
The McOnrdy Case.

Some weeks since the RECORD u MON
gave a detailed statement of the muir
der of Charles FREEZER in Lake county,
on July x, 1884. A one-armed man by
the name OF McCurdy was arrested and
convicted of the murder, and was SEN
fenced to be hanged some time since. He
was reprieved until the Cd of July next
one week from next Friday-to enable his
attorneys to present facts to the Governor
which would show grave doubts of his guilt
and pointing to the twin brother of the de-
ceased as the one guilty of the deed. The
brother of the deceased, Frederick Freher,
yesterday appeared before the Governor,
and was also represented by K. NJ. Clarken,
of this city, and asked that the commuta-
ton asked for-imprisonment for life-be
not granted. They reviewed the testimony
given at the trial, and claimed that there
were no grounds for Executive interference,
The Governor has not intimated what he
will do in the premises.
Thrown FROM His BUGGY.-Last even
ing about $50, as DR.. G. Awhile, Superin-
tendent Of the County Hospital, was return
ing to that institution from the city in his
buggy accompanied by w. III. Coker. the
horse became frightened at some material
ON J. street, above Tenth, and, the doctor
pulling aside, the animal swerved so sud
denly that the vehicle was upset and its
occupants thrown out. Coker was not
hurt, but Dr. White received severe in
iurv TO his right hip. 4 hack was pro-
cured. IN which he was conveyed to the
Hospital. The buggy was badly damaged
NorAR1Es APPoINrED.-Governor Stone
man appointed Notaries Public yesterday
a, follows: Emerson f. Meek, Marysville;
s. n. D. Mullen, Moores Station; C. L. n.
Vaughn, ATbuckle: A. II. Bar, Galatians;
r. l.. Carothers, Usiah; r. w. Graham,
I,ivermo7e: James Cass, Cayucos; Peter j.
Shields. Sacramento: A. .. Perkins, Santa
Barbara; Clay w. Taylor, Shasta; Fred. W.
Rel. Eureka; C. W. Sylvester, Riverside;
Milo II. Turner, Walnut Creek; IL. C.
Gardiner, Crockett.
THE HARLAN TRIAL.-The taking of
testimony for the prosecution in the Har-
Ian murder trial at Woodland was resumed
Yesterday afternoon in the Superior Court.
M NJ. Garoutte and G.. l.. Hollingsworth
testified as to the movements of Harlan,
Barnes. sill and Craft Immediately preced-
ing the homicide. w. II. Soule and Chas.
s. Wheeler testified as to movements and
declarations of the defendant Immediately
after the homicide, and outside of the
hotel.
ISofrIRY ABOUT RATEN.-A correspond
ent. writing from Roeklin, asks, Was
Raten, who killed James Lansing, exc
cuted or sent to State Prison ~ In reply
the inouirer is informed that the death
sentence of Raten was committed to i'm
nrisonment at Folsom for life, and he is
of that institution.
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O'NEAL & Son, Second street, between L
and NJ, have fitted up carpet cleaning es-
tablishment, using only the best machln-
ery. Carpets cleaned and returned the
same dav. They also have large lot OF
light wood at 81 a cord.
SMALL musical instruments OF all kinds
yiolins, guitars, flutes, accordeons, etc.,
speciality. Also, all the latest sheet music.
Cooper's music store.
Taz largest stock OF accordeons will be
found at L. X. Hammers Music Store, $50
J street.
Moxrr. a most refreshing drink. Try it,
at the SODA Fountains
Go TO. the auction sale of books at the
Publishers Bookstore, 424 } street, this
evening.
FINE CONNECTIONS, ice cream, water ices
cakes, etc, at W. F. Peterson's, gu ).
Oriental beige laces at clunie & Kiley's.'