Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-06
The Storm Down South.

ICopyig1t. 1855, by the California Associated Press
Los ANGELES, January 5th.-The rail-
road situation remains unchanged. The
Southern Pacific lines are intact, but there
are washouts on the California Central be-
tween Duarte and San Bernardino 1t
will take week of good weather to make
repairs. The Central passengers are COM
ing over the Southern Pacific from Cotton
The Merced Reservoir.
tCOpyig1, 1888, by the California associated Press
MERGED, January 5th.-The great Merced
reservoir has been completed Arrange
ments are in progress for grand celebra-
ton of the important event of turning
water into the reservoir through the canal
including an excursion from the principal
cities of the State. There will be process
sion, ball and other exercises usually at
tending such celebrations.
Anaheim Forging Ahead.
Copyright 1888, by tie California associated Press.
ANAHEIM, January 5th.-At a meeting of
the citizens of Anaheim yesterday it was
unanimously voted to inaugurate an cleo
trio light system here, whereby the town
will be lighted by electricity. The pro-
ject will be in operation within sixty DAYS
The above is one of the many enterprises
recently started here which convey the idea
tnat Anahelm is forging ahead.
Hunters Lost in the Hills.
Copyright, 1sss, by the California associated Press
PASADENA, January 5th.-Two young
men, named Applegate and 0'Neill, of
Monrovia, have been in the mountains
since Monday. A storm has been raging
there since Tuesday, and it is feared they
have perished. a party which went in
search of them found their camp, but failed
to find the missing men.
Cars DeraiIed.
Copyright 1855, by 1,e California associated Press
FAIRFIELD, January 5th.-This morning
as freight train was coming around the
curve midway between the depot and the
county road, an axle broke under box
car loaded with coal and derailed four box
cars. The wrecking train from Sacramento
soon arrived and had the track all clear bv
IL O'Clock A. NJ, and trains are now running
regularly.
Team of Horses Drowned.
Copyright, 1885, by The California Assocatca Press
Chico, January 5th-A young man
named Bennett went off the bridge at Pine
creek, twelve miles north of Chico and his
team of four horses was drowned. Bennett
barely escaped. The rain had swollen the
creek and the water was over the bridge
The loss ON the horses is 5000.
The Governor in San Jose.
lCopy71gt. 1855, by the California associated Press
SAN JOSE, January 5th.-Governor
Waterman was present at the meeting of
the Trustees of the California Hospital for
the Chronic Insane this morning. The
Board adjourned to accompany the Gov
ernor to Agnews TO inspect the hospital
buildings.
a ChiId's Distressing Death.
Copyright, 1sss, by the California associated Press
CHICO, January 5th.-A young child
terday swallowed button which stuck in
the windpipe and the child died in a short
time.
Sutton's Last Day.
SAN Francisco, January 5th-Nathan
B. Sutton, who will be hanged in Oakland
at noon tomorrow, is taking the matter
very quietly. He has made nearly all
his preparations to meet death, and ex-
presses no regret or remorse for the retri-
butive justice that is about to be meted out
to him tomorrow. He sleeps soundly at
night and relishes all the meals that are
served to him. The condemned man
spends the greater part of his time in
writing.
The Weather Prophet.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 5th-GSpecial I
Weather Indications for the twenty-four
hours commencing al A. NJ. January 9th
For California, generally fair weather, pre-
ceded by local rains in the northern por-
ton, with variable winds, generally north
westerly, and slightly warmer weather
A Southern Pacific Branch.
RIVERSIDE, January 5th.-The survey of
the branch of the Southern Pacific from
Seven Palms to Palm valley will be COM
pleted this week, and grading will soon
begin.
Fiuigan Says He Did.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 5th.-[Special.
State Board of Agriculture Director Fini-
gan, removed by Governor Waterman.
said to Gail reporter this morning that he
qualified and mailed his oath of Office to
the Secretary of State the same day he got
the notice Of his appointment.
Pilot Boat Sunk.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 5th.-About s
o'clock last evening the pilot boat Theodore
H Allen was run into and sunk by Toe
British bark Sir William Wallace at a point
nine miles southwest of the heads. The
accident occurred during 3 terrific squall.
No lives were lost.