Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-10
Pleased with Yuha County.

Bogue, prominent nurseryman and fruit
grower from Batavia, n. Y, who came to
California with the American Horticult-
ural Society excursion, pronounces this the
best portion of the State he has vet seen.
He predicts splendid future for horticult-
ure here, and says there is no real conflict
between Eastern and California fruit in
Eastern markets, as the seasons do not con-
fiict
Thomas Farrell has received his COM
mission as Postmaster at Marysville and
took possession of the office to-day.
A Preacher Held for Murder.
Coppigh 1855, by the California Associa.ed Press
MARYsvILLE February 9th.-The exam
lnatlon Of Rev. William Washington ended
to-day in his being held to answer on a
charge of murder. with bail fixed at S.. 900.
He has been unable to find bondsmen, and
remains in Jail. The examination brought
! out nothing new. Opinions are divided as
70 his guilt, many thinking that he shot
Dyer in self-defense. About the only evil
dence against him is Dyer's ante-mortem
| statement, and conviction is improbable
Lesson for a Careless Plumber.
Copyright, 1855, the California associated Pressl
PETALUMA, February 9th.-An explosion
| OF gasoline in the gas-house of F. T. Nav
| nard, prominent druggist of this city,
| called out the fire department. A plumber,
assisted by Harry Maynard, son of the
druggist, was soldering some leaky Joints,
and close to the workers was some gaso-
line, which caught fire. The explosion
threw the men some distance saturating
Harry clothes, which caught fire. By
prompt action the fire was extinguished.
1t was close call for more serious conse-
quences and lesson for the plumber.
The Green-Eyed Monster.
TRUCKEE, February 9th.-E. G. Wyckoff
was arrested Tuesday evening for drawing
a pistol and threatening to shoot Mrs.
Emma Rosa Bettisle. 1t appears that
Wyckotf, who has been keeping company
with Mrs. Bettisle for some time, became
enraged at seeing her returning from a
theatrical performance under the escort of
Major Bruce. He would undoubtedly have
shot the lady but for the gallant inter
ference OF Major Bruce, who made him
put up his weapon. He was tried for as
sault, found guilty and sentenced to a fine
OF S5O or fifty days imprisonment.
After the Cigarette Infamy
Copyright, 1sSs, blythe Cdlifor7aa Associated Iress
PETALUMA, February 9th. The Citv
Trustees have been petitioned to pass an
ordinance prohibiting the sale of cigarettes
and tobacco IN any form TO any one under
the age of 16, and making it a misde-
meanor to use the same in public places.
The City Attorney has been instructed to
draft an ordinance in conformity with the
petition.
The City Trustees have also been peti
toned to devise some measures to reduce
the number of places where intoxicating
liquors are sold.
Fathers Vengeance.
iCciSht, 1sSs, by the California Associated Press
SAN BERNARDINo February 9th.-Last
night James Smith was shot and killed by
a German named William Frummerdorf.
The alleged cause of the shooting was a
criminal assault by Smith on a child of
Frummerdorf. Smith was about sixty
years of age and had not borne very good
reputation heretofore. Sheriff Cole has
gone up TO Cajon Pass, where the shooting
occurred, to bring the body into town.
The Local Option Struggle In Yolo.
Copyright, 1885 by The California Associated Press
WOODLAND, February 9th-The Board of
Supervisors to-day refused to pass the pro-
hlbitory ordinance asked for by citizens.
But one member of the Board voted to
submit local option at the next general
election. The Optionists intend to push
the question until local prohibition is Sc
cured. At all events it will be made an
issue at the next general election.
Acquitted on a Serious Charge.
Copyright 1sss, by the California Associated Pres
WOODLAND, February 9th.-The trial of
+. B. Harnish, charged with an assault to
commit murder upon Police Judge A. C.
Ruggles, has been before the Superior
Court for the last three days. The case was
given to the jury this morning, and in ten
minutes they brought in verdict of not
guilty.
Robbery in MarysvilIe.
Copyright, isss, By The California Associated ressi
MARYsvILLE, February 9th.-A cyprian
named Lizzie Sharkey, late of San Fran-
cisco, was robbed OF SO Ibis morning in
house on c street by E. c. H. Myers. The