Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-20

or Territorial diploma, which, it was as
serted, Bryan did not possess. The Re-
publican State Central Committee has in
veslgated the matter and a telegram was
received here tonight from John l. Convey,
the Chairman, stating that there are no
grounds whatever for the charge that
Bryan is ineligible.
Warrant for Arrest.
SANTA Rosa, September 19th.-A war
rant was sworn out yesterday for the arrest
of DR.. c. ]. Weatherby and o. c. New
comb, who have been travelling through
the State instituting the Kassidian knights
order. Weatherby and Newcomb were
here three months ago in the interest of
the new order, and succeeded in inducing
c. II. Burgher, member, to indorse note
IN the sum OF $50, purporting to be on a
man named NJ. J. Colman, of Kansas City.
The note was sent for collection and came
back dishonored.
Work of Waterspout.
CRY OF MEXICO, September 10TH
There is general emigration from the City
of Leon, over fifteen thousand of its inhab-
itants having left within the last few
months.
A waterspout yesterday burst over Cerro
Cordo, near Arardes, Jallico, causing sew
eral deaths. Live stock was swept away
and houses destroyed. The exact number
OF deaths and extent of the damage is not
known.
Severe Storm.
Tucson "a. IT, September 19th.-The
heaviest rain-storm of the season prevailed
last night for two hours, 2:30 inches falling.
The lightning was very close, and struck
two houses on Mccormick street, shivering
a flag pole on one and splitting the other
in two, leaving an opening eighteen inches
wide. Two buildings on Main street were
caved, and the southeast spire of the Con-
gregational Church, which was unfinished,
fell, having been undermined. Many other
buildings were also damaged.
San Francisco Man Killed.
DUNsMUIR, September l9th.-A little after
8 o'clock last evening, E. d. Lake, an en-
gineer on the railroad, was accidentally
shot and killed. He and several COM
panions were joking together, r,when a Colts
revolver in the hands of one of the boys
was accidentally discharged. The ball en-
tered near the left nipple. He gave the
address of his family and then expired.
He leaves widow and two children at 371I
McAllister street, San Francisco.
Frightfully Lacerated.
VIRGINIA CITY New, September 10TH
David Jones, a miner employed in the
Crown Point mine, was seriously injured
this evening. He was preparing for firing
round of holes in the face of drift, when
lot of giant powder caps exploded, fright
fully lacerating his left arm and left side of
the head. 1t is supposed that the ex-
plosion was caused by sparks from lighted
candle falling among the caps.
Heavy Forest Fires.
FOREST CITY, September 19th.-A forest
fire has been raging on the mountain sur
rounding this place for two days, the town
having had narrow escape. No serious
damage has been done, excepting two miles
of fume belonging to the Bald Mountain
Extension Gold Mining Company being
burned. The fire is now under control,
and unless high wind springs up no dan
ger is apprehended.
Switzerland's Independence.
GONZALES, September 18th. "A grand
picnic and barbecue was given to-day BY
the Swiss residents of this valley in honor
of the five hundred and eighty-second ami
versary of SwitZerland's independence.
Assemblyman Thomas Renison was orator
of the day. 1t was a grand success a big
ball was given tonight.
Baptist Association.
TULARE, September 19th.-The Tulare
District Baptist Association met in this CITY
this morning, and will remain in continu-
Gus session till Sunday night a large
number of ministers, with their families,
are present. They are being entertained
by the citizens. Much interest is mani
tested in the church work.
VIII be Welcomed Home.
SUFFER- CREEK, September 19th.-E. G..
Voorhies, Chairman of the Amador County
Exhibit, telegraphs that Golden Anna
dor was awarded the first prize at the State
Fair, which reflects much credit on the
committee, and Amador county is prepar-
ing to give the committee reception on
their return.
Cause for a Divorce.
SALT LAKE (Utah) September 9th-Mrs.
Hiram Smell, of Malad, Idaho, has given
birth to sixtets-three boys and three girls.
They weigh eight pounds altogether. All
are quite hearty and promise to live.
David S. Terry's Estate.
FRESNO, September 19th.-The appoint
ment of G. G. Ssyle, administrator of the
Terry estate, was made by the Court to-day,
with bonds fixed at $25, COO There was no
opposition.
Rain at Nisalia.
VIsALIA, September 19th-A few drops
of rain fell here about A. NJ 1t is still q
little cloudy and the weather is close