Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-12
Suicide in Golden cate pa,n.

Suicide in Golden Gate Park.
SAN FRANcIseo,. April 11th.-[Special /
About o'clock this morning park officer
Thomson heard cries of distress in the
shrubbery, and on investigation found a
| man who had just expired. On his person
was letter addressed to his-wife but with
no name nor signature. There was also a
! note saying that he had taken poison.
LATER-The name of the man who COM
| mitted suicide in the Park to-day has been
ascertained to be Edward Barthrop, re-
Gently employed as a salesman for the
San Francisco Broom Factory.
Knights of Pythias Election.
SAN Francisco, April 11th.-[Special. J.
The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of
California, to-day elected the following
officers: A. J. Buckles. of Suisun Grand
Chancellor; 7. ]. Crowley, of San, Rafael,
Grand ice-Chancellor J. G.. Swinnerton.
of Stockton, Grand Prelate; A H. Gage, of
San Francisco, Grand Master of the Ex-
chequer ire elected); Therman Schsffner, of
San Francisco, Grand Keeper of Records
and Seal (re-eiected); j. W. Guthrie, of
Sacramento, Grand Master-at- Arms.
Los Angeles Races.
fCopyight, 1885, by The Efoy7,ia associated rsss
Los ANGELES, April l1th.-At the races
to-day the half-mile dash and repeat TIP
sette won in 49I seconds.
The handicap, one and quarter miles,
McGinnis won, Coresudo second.
In the three-year-old trot Rayman had
walk-over.
The special trot, mile heats, three in five,
Williams won, Oliver ]. second, Niger
Baby third. Time-2:35
Santa Barbara Floral and Citrus Fair.
Copyright, 1855, blythe California Associated Pressl
SANTA BARBARA, April 11th The tenth
annual floral and citrus exhibition opened
at the Pavilion last evening. The work of
decorating the building and putting the
exhibits in order was commenced on Mon
day morning, and was just completed in
time Tor the opening. Citizens from all
sections of the county aided in making the
fair a success.
His Death Still In Mystery.
Icopyigh, 1855. by oe caL o11nG As,oeiased Pressj
BAKERSFIELD, April 11th.-Justice of the
Peace Curren arrived to-day from White
Wolf Springs, bringing with him the re-
mains of the man mentioned in the dis
patch of the 9th. From memoranda found
on his person it was ascertain ed that his
name was A. Suemerman, native of Prus-
sia. He had evidently been dead long
iALAC3 dS lIt lcSu WAS uTleu the DOlPS-
Old SonOma A fffioted.
tCopyeat. 1885, by n,e Calf fornia Assoeiased Press
SoNoMA, April 1th.-For the past few
days the town has been overrun with
drunken tramps and petty thieves. Last
night horse and buggy belonging to W.
@. Goodman, which had been left standing
on Broadway street, was stolen, the thief
making good his escape with the stolen
property. and has thus far eluded capture
Santa Barbara Republican League.
[Copysgh, 1855, by ae CGlfs AssOczs.d Pressl
SANTA BARBARA, April I1th.-This even
ing Republican League was organized
under the plan adopted by the Convention
OF Republican Clubs in New York in De-
cember last. E. H! Heacock was elected
President The League will take an active
part IN the fall campaign, and expects to
soon build large wigwam on State street.
San Francisco. Brewers.
SAN Francisco, April 11th.-Local boss
brewers do not expect any trouble with
their men on account of circular issued
by the National Brewers Association.
The circular calls for the men to be hired
direct by the employers, and not through
the Unions. The local employers are well
satisfied and do not expect a strike, even If
the circular is enforced here.
4to N-fCth inAoECou S8t6 Oh LOLS.
Copyright. 1888. by The Cali oy,ia A,,Ociaed PressI
MERGED, April 1ith.-The sale of Merced
town lots ran up TO $50; 900 at P NJ, when
they adjourned for dinner, making an ag-
gate of $261, 500
The sale tonight ran up to s109, eco, max
ing 1916 900 for the two days.
Escaped Conviction.
ICopyia5!, 1855, bytae llfa77lia Assozted Fr.s,l
SAN RAFAEL, April 11th.-Tha Jury in
the case of A. JenniDgson, of Saucelito,
charged with practieing medicine without
license, after being out forty-five min
utes rendered ve1dict of not guilty.
The Nevada Contempt Case.
NEVADA CITY, April 11th.-Stearns. the
antfslick ens detective, is still in Jail for
contempt of Court. An application for
writ of habeas corpus has been made to
the Supreme Court. If this coarse fails
Stearns' fine of $l00 will probably be paid.
Rnsghts of P5fhias.
SAN FRANCISCO, April l1th.-JSpecal +
At tho session of the Grand Lodge, Knights
s of Pythias, to-day, it was decided to hold
| the Dext session in Fresno Ia April, 1889.
The claims OF several other places-Wat-
sonEille, Chico and San Diego, were advo-
Gated.
Suit for Seduction.
DAN FRANCISCO April llth.-JohanDa.
OcterDann, who declares in q complaint
filed by her to-day that she is an unmarried
female, has sued Jacob Gundlach for
S1O,09O, on the charge of seduction.
Tuolumne Republican Delegates.
Copyright 1888, by oe caf,a1,ia Assoeiated Press,
| SONORA, April 11th.-The following del
| egaies TO the Republican State Convention
have been elected J. S. Cady. G. Burden,
J. H. Smith and w. G. Long.
Warm Spell In sonoraa.
copyrsgt. 1858. BY The California Associaea Press.l
SoSoMA. April 11th.-The weather has
been exceedingly warm. The tbermome-
fer registered this afternoon 90 degrees in
the shade.