Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-21
An Oid Man NIissior in Merced.

Copyright. I>Si byi,e California .tssociated Press
MERGED, March 20th.-Old man Pro-
basco, residing lew miles from the MERGED
county line, In Aiaripcsa county, Lewis
PoStottioe, left the Probasco ranch about
noon on sunday last. Not returning on
Sunday night, inquiry was made, alarming
the neIghboThood, when a general search
was made, all the neighborhood turning
out and aiding in the search. Up 10 a
late hour last night no tidings had been
received of the lost man. He is about
elghty-three years old and very feeble No
reason is given for his leaving home
A Palatial Hospital.
Copyright, 1885, by Die California associated Press
SAN JOSE, March 20th.-A large four.
story brick structure is to be built one mile
west of the new City Hall by the Sisters OF
Charity. They have secured eight acres OF
ground. The bids ranged from 500, 800 to
$4,000
The Sisters expect TO spend a total OF
$4,000 on the building and grounds, and
to make the place the most elaborate hos
pital in the United States.
An Actress Robbed.
lcoPyi9I. 1885, by the California associated Press.
FRESNO, March 20th.-Hoyt's d" Hole-in-
NOAAPahy Pldlcu mere ldSt
night. While the baggage was at the depot
waiting for the train trunk belonging to
Flora Walsh Tor Mrs. Hoyt) was stolen by
thieves. 1t was found out in the COM
mons to-day bursted and the contents
gone. The loss is said to be several hun
dred dollars, as the trunk contained her
wardrobe
Tramp Comes to Grief.
IcoPgr9hi 1855. by tae California Associ1ed Press
GILRoY, March 2oth.-Last night, about
half mile south of town, tramp, while
stealing ride, slipped from the platform,
Tell between two cars and was run over,
having one foot and ankle badly crushed.
Amputation was performed, and the man
is doing fairly well. He is lusty fellow
OF about 30, and Is named McCorr lex.
The Holtz-"EEarniner" Libel Case.
SAN FRANCIsco, March 20th.-TSpeeial. /
The charge of criminal libel made bv ex.
Assessor Holtz against Edward Townsend,
business manager of the Examiner, was
heard to-day before Police Judge Horn
blower, on examination. The question OF
Townsend's responsibility was argued al
length and the matter taken under advise
ment The alleged libel consisted in charg-
ing Holtz with being an opium smuggler.
Senator Injured.
SAX FRANCISCO, March 20th.-State SEN
ator John Linahan, who works in a foundry
on Fremont street, met with painful accl-
dent this morning. With the assistance OF
several others he was hosting some heavy
joisting when a crosspiece of timber fell
and struck him on the head. The scalp
wound, three inches in length was seyed
up al the Receiving Hospital.
Two of Kind.
SAX Francisco, March 2eth.-TSpeciai i
Considerable testimony was taken il Judge
Murphys Court to-day in the Swain case.
In the Police Court Ida Baird testified
that Bethune, the sprinter, begged her not
10 expose him, as it would prevent him
from working the town for about $40. 600. -
Neither of the cases referred to were con-
cluded.
A Murderer On Trial.
tccpyi0h, ISIS. by he California As,ociated Press.
HEPPsER, March 2oth.-Fred. Crump,
who fatally stabbed John Barrett, his
brotherin-law, several weeks ago has been
indicted for murder in the first degree.
Much delay and difficulty was experienced
in securing a jury, but the trial is now in
progress.
Accidentally Poisoned.
fcopyiS, 1855, by tie California Assoc4a:sd Prcss
SusASvlLLE. March 2Oth.-James G..
Looper, aged 40 years. was fond dead this
morning in his room in the Johnston House
In this town, With botile containing NOR
phine By his Si.;e. The CO3oner's jury