Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-25
The new Territorial penitentiary located
near Salt Lake City, is completed.
Seeking ArtesIan Water at Red Bluff.

solve the artesian water problem for Red
Bluff and vicinity. On Wednesday of this
week contractor from the Pennsylvania
oil region placed in position an immense
1O-foot derrick and other apparatus, and
began work on the hospital farm, about
mile from the city limits, sinking an arte-
sian well, and will push the work with
vigor. The contract calls for payment at
the rate of Sc 60 per foot for the first 600
feet, and 81 so per foot additional for every
$50 feet for deeper boring The Board esti-
mates the cost of the experiment at from
$4,000 TO $4,000, and the value of the re-
suit, in the event of success, will be be-
yond computation.
Burned by Exploding Gas.
Chico, May 24th.-Clinton Smith, about
is years of age, an employe of the gas com.
pany, met with a serious accident yester-
day. He was in the clothing store of Itch
ner, Burnham & Co., in search of gas
leak. and while down in q closed compart-
ment beneath large show window, struck
match. a damaging explosion took
place. Smith was fearfully and shockingly
burned, and is in precarious condition
The showwindow was blown out and the
front OF the store set on fire, but was quickly
extinguished.
Death on the San Joaquin Plains.
(Cepyigt, 1883, by tie California associated Press
FRESNO, May 24th.-Charles L. Torey, g.
we'll known sheep man, was found dead
on the plains, ten miles west of here, at
shutdown tonight. Torey had been a suf-
ferer from asthma for some time, and that
is supposed to have been the cause of his
death. he was last seen alive on Wednes-
day by neighbor. 1t is supposed he went
to let the sheep from the corral this morn
ing and dropped dead.
The Late Judge Belden's e tate.
Copyright, 1888. by the California Associated Press,
SAN JOSE, May 24th.-The Geographic
will of the late Judge Belden was filed to-
day for probate. Edward Mclaughlin is
named as executor, without bonds. The
estate, valued at $136,000, is left to the
the widow except a lot worth 81, 900 and a
legacy of $1,000 left to Catherine Belden
testators niece. The estate consists prin-
cipally Of Government bonds, worth $780,
Racing at Fresno.
copyright, 1855, blythe California Associated fress.
FRESNO, May 24th.-This was the second
day of the spring meeting. The first race,
running, mile and repeat, was won by Orc
Sir Charles second.
The 2:40 trot, mile heats, three in five,
was won by Alaric Die in three straight
heats, Daughters second.
The third race was unfinished.
The Habeas Dodge Did Not Work.
ICopyTigt, 1888, By the California associated Press;
SAN RAFAEL, May 24th.-Petitions for the
discharge, on writ of habeas corpus, of
Edward Shetland, convicted of burglary in
San Francisco and also Of escaping from
San Quentin, and Harrison G, Newly, con-
vlcted in SOnoma of the crime of murder,
were heard yesterday in the Superior Court
before Judge Mahon. The petitions were
denied.
Fighting the Army Worm.
lCopyiJh, 1888, By IL California associated Press,
SoNoMA, May 24th.-The army worm
made its appearance in vast numbers in the
upper part of the valley the past week in
the vineyards of Drummond Shaw, La
motto, Thomson and others, but by prompt
and vigorous measures the pest has, il is
thought, been effectually stamped out
Small Fire at MERGED,
lcopy7ight, 1855, by the California Associated Press.
MERGED, May 25th.-A fire broke out in
the frame building on the north side of
Main street, between Canal and Alameda
streets, about o'clock this morning, soon
consuming the building and contents. The
building was old but in good condition and
occupied as restaurant by NJ. III. Hen
riques, Portuguese.
Woman's Mysterious Death.
Icopwigl, 1855. blythe California associated Iress.I
SANTA CRUZ, May 24th.-Mrs. Robert
lngeriatn, the wife of plumber, was found
dead this afternoon by her husband. 1t is
supposed to be a case of suicide. She left
life insurance policy of 81, 500 in her hus-
bands favor. A post-mortem examination
will be held to morrow.
Missing Tailor.
SAN Francisco, MAY 24th.-James Orr. q
tailor, has been missing since the 10Th.
The missing man is twenty-eigh years Old
weighs 135 pounds, and wore, when last
seen, heavy blonde mustache and light
curly hair. Mr.. Orr, is about five feet four
inches, and wore, when missed, a dark
suit, in the pockets of which were nickel
plated watch and revolver
Two Boys and One Pistol-Usual Result.
Copyright, 1855, by the California -issoc;ac. Press.
MODESTO May 24th.-This afternoon.
three miles from this place, Frank kittrell,
aged IL, was accidentally shot in the thigh
by his sixteen-year-old brother, Byron,
with thirty-two caliber pistol. The
wound Is not believed to be fatal. The
boys were shooting at target.
The Sierra Hydraulics ers.
opy'igh, 1855, by Ge California Associated Press,
BONNEVILLE, May 24th.-Geo. w. Cox
and Others have been served with papers
by Judge keyser's Court at Marysville to
appear and show cause why they should
not be fined for contempt in disobeying
the injunction prohibiting hydraulic min
ing.
Murder Trial.
Copyright, 1883, By tie Caforris associated Press.I
INDEPENDENCE, May oath. = w. T. C.
Elliott, the murderer of John &. White. is
to be tried July 10th. The attorney for the
defense is Hayden, United States District
Attorney of Nevada.
Purdem's Body Recovered.
iCepg, 1888. by tie California Associated Press!
SANTA CRUZ, May 24th.-The body of
Turner Purdem, who was drowned yester-
day near Corcoran's Lagoon, was washed
ashore this morning. 1t was badly mutt
lated.
Methodist Conference at HoIlister.
ECOpyTiJ, 1888, by The California Associated Press,
HoLL1sTER, May 24th-The District Con-
ference of the NJ. L Church South opened
here to-day. Twenty-oDe ministers are in
Matching Out Graduates.
SAN JOSE, May 24th.-The commence
ment exercises of the University of the Pa
cihc were held to-day, and were largely
attended.
A Pioneer Gone.
Copyright 1855. by The California Associated Press.I
SANTA CRUZ, May 24th.-Thomas B.
pioneer resident, died this