Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-01
The Dixon Murder Case.

The Dixon Murder Case.
CoLusA, February 29th.-rPostal Press.
The case of the People VS.. NJ V. Dixon,
for murder, was called yesterday in the
Superior Court. The defense asked for a
poStponement of the case, which the Court
refused. At noon to-day ten jurymen had
been obtained and the venire was ex-
hausted. A special venire was ordered.
and at o'clock this afternoon the Jury was
filled and the Court adjourned until 10 A. NJ.
tomorrow. Great interest is manifested in
this case, and the Courtroom is continu-
ally crowded.
Leper Ends His Life.
Copyright 1855, by The Cal fo1ia Associatcd Press
MARYsvILLE, February 29th.-J. o. Cous.
ins, the mulatto leper, got access last night
to some laudanum that was concealed in a
trunk and drank the poison. He then
cunningly refilled the bottle with wine, TO
deceive his daughter. who was absent at
the time, should she examine the bottle on
her return. The poison took effect grad.
ually, and he died this afternoon at five
O'Clock. This was his fifth attempt at sui
eide.
Fresno's Native Daughters.
lCopyaig. 1885, by tie California associated Press
FRESNO, February 29th.-A Lodge of
-'otAfS DooShiCio VI TIC w tSl,
with thirty-three charter members was
organized here to-day. The name of Vina
Parlor was chosen, and the number is 25.
The Grand President is expected here in a
day or two TO complete the organization
Fully 200 native daughters reside in this
city, who will join.
Petaluma Items.
fCopyigt, 1883. blythe California Associated Pressl
PETALUMA, February 29th.-Snow was
seen on the mountains north of here this
morning, and slight frost was noticed on
low grounds. A cold west wind prevailed
all day.
prominent importer here shipped to-
day large number of Norman draft horses
TO San Francisco.
Racing at Coluss.
CoLUsA, February 29.h-[Postal Press
There was trolting race today between
Billup's Rosa NJ, Deters Latham Almont
and F. G. Crawford's Bella c., which was
won by Rosa NJ. in three straight heats
Time, 2:45-2.42-2:44.
The running race half-mile and repeat,
between Marr's Little George and Smiths
Bob Ingersoll, was won by Little George.
The Sparrow Plague.
tCo0fgAt, 1885, by u: California associated Press,
PETALUMA, February 29th.-The English
sparrows are determined to take this city.
Five years ago linnets were plenty, but the
sparrowS have DIR ven them away and in
every tiee and about the cornices on the
stores on Main street their nest building is
carried on and cease ess twitter is heard.
They have defed every effort so far to dis
lodge them.
Weather and Crops.
iCopy1ga. 1888. b the California Associated PressI
MERGED, February 29th.-There was a
heavy frost this morning, and cold north
west gale has prevailed most ali day. Rain
is much needed, as grain and grass have
ceased growing. If the dry weather con-
tinues two weeks longer the grain prospects
will deteriorate.
A Farmers Sudden Death.
Copyright. 1888, by the California associated Pressl
BRIDGEPORT, February 29th-Mr. Brown,
an aged farmer in Antelope valley, was
found dead in the road about o'clock last
night. He was after a load of posts, and
from appearances the team ran away and
be s arted after them, but dropped dead in
the road. The deceased had been troubled
with heart disease for number of years
Tired of Long Suffering.
SAN Francisco, February 29th.-[Spe-
cial] w. Shulock, a mining man, who
came from Sonora. Tuolumne county, q
few weeks ago in i'll health, was found
dead in his room in the Prescott House
this morning. Deceased left letters stating
that long continued i'll health, together
with approaching old age, had induced him
to cut short his sufferings.
Beginning at the Wrong End.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 29th.-ISpe-
cial l-Coilector Hager has received in
struclions from the Treasury Department
that the offices of assistant janitor and two
cleaners at the Appraisers building and
Custom house in this city have been abol-
ished, on the ground of economy.
San Lucas Hasa Hail-storm.
lCoprghi. 1855, by The California Associated Pressl
SAN LUCAS, February 29th.-We have
had The heaviest hail-storm today that was
ever known in this section. 1t continued
for about one hour, when it turned into
rain, which the country needed. The
farmers are now assured of good crop.
Shasta's County Seat.
Copyright. 1sss, blythe California associated Pre,s
REDDING, February 29tb.-The Super
visors will meet next Monday and declare
Reddlng the county seat, according to the
decision OF the Supreme Court, unless re-
strained in some manner.
Railroad Omcials at Fresno.
Copyright, 1855, by the California A.soeiatea Iys,,I
FRESNO, February 29th.-General Man.
ager Towne, of the Southern Pacific. and
party in a special car, arrived in the CITY
late last night and spent to-day here, tax.
ing trip over the new branch.
Drowned Body Recovered.
Icopygh, 1888. by ose Catorria Associated Press.l
SAN RAFAEL, February 29th.-The BODY
of Thomas Christieson. who was drowned
on Friday last, near Saucelito, was recoy-
cred to-day near the place where he fell
overheard.
Too Far from ST. Louis.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 29th.-[Spe-
cial. THE President to-day wired w. T.
Coleman asking him If he would serve as
Commissioner to the Melbourne Exposi-
ton. Coleman wired back his thanks. but
said it was impossible for him to accept.
Colusa and Chico Railroad.
CoLusA, February 29th.-[Postal Press.
AT meeting of the Board of Trade
here it was decided to begin work at once
on the railroad between Colusa and Chico,
and 1t is now an assured fact Grading
will begin in about six weeks.
showing in Arizona.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 29th.-[5pe-
cial. ]-Snow was falling at noon in Pres
colt. Arizona, according to the Signal
Service reports.
Adjudged Insane.
fcopyight, Isss. by tie California as,ociatcs f,es,
SANTA Rosa, February 2sth.-FredericE
oomers. native OF Germany, was adjudged