Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-29
An Insane Man Suicides.

STOCKTON, September 2Sth.-William J.
Carr, an inmate of the State Asylum for
the insane, committed suicide this after
noon by hanging. He had procured rope,
climbed on shelf, fastened it, and then
dropped off. He was aged forty years, and
was committed from Fresno about month
ago. The nature of his malady led him to
| attack every body that came near him, but
he had never exhibited suicidal tenden-
cies. By trade he was tailor, and had
been working in the tailoring department
at the Asylum for two weeks. An inquest
will be held tomorrow morning.
David Keefe Acquitted.
NEVADA, September 28th.-The case of
the People against David Keefe, charged
with the murder of Piezza at You Bet Sta
tion last month. terminated to-day. Keefe
being penniless the Court appointed A.
Burrows, the Grass Valley lawyer, to de-
fend him. This the lawyer did with great
ability, making an eloquent plea before the
jury, which after being out two hours
brought in a verdict of acquittal. Hodge
and Mclean, who during the past ten days
were convicted of the manslaughter of
Piezza, will be sentenced Tuesday.
Raining at Santa Rosa.
SANTA Rosa, September 28th.-A fine,
drizzling rain has been falling at intervals
throughout the day. To night the sky is
overcast with black clouds, and there are
strong indications of rain before morning.
The grape crop has not yet been gath
cred.
Frank GARLIC has been found guilty of
robbery-the second offense. He is a
nephew of Julio GARLIC, who formerly
owned all Santa Rosa valley under the
Mexican Government.
A Successful Fair
Los ANGELES, September 28th.-The Di-
rectors OF the Sixth District Fair decided to
continue the fair another week at the
urgent request of the exhibitors. The Pa
vilion is constantly crowded with visitors.
Arrangements are nearly completed for
second fight between Danforth and Soto
for 81 900 in FIVE weeks. The money is al
ready up. Danforth claims chance blow
lost him the fight Thursday night.
Condensed Milk Factory.
Los ANGELES, September 2Sth-A syndi-
cate of Nova Scotia capitalists will invest
$50, 600 in condensed milk factory in Los
Angeles county. The factory will be located
near Central and Buena Park.
Tomorrow ground for the factory will
be broken. The first building will be
60x120 feet. The factory will use a sixty
horsepower engine, and TO begin with
thirty men will be given employment.
Murdered by Her Husband.
JACKSON, September 2Sth.-The Coroner's
jury in the Mrs. Bacigalupi case found that
the deceased came to her death from
strychnine poisoning, and accuse DOM
mick Bscigalupi, her husband, of the MUIR
der. An analysis of her stomach revealed
unmistakable traces of poison. The ac-
cused is still at large. His description has
been telegraphed all over the State.
Better Fire Protection Proposed.
SuIsUN, September 2Sth.-The Pacific
Insurance Union demands extra protection
from fire in this town. The Board of
Trustees have invited the taxpayers to
meet Monday night to determine which of
the two systems that are proposed to the
Board shall be adopted. The outlay will
reach from six to ten thousand dollars.
On His Long Journey.
BAKERsFIELD, September 2Sth.-Roe the
Chicago Herald bicyclist, left here early
to-day, escorted well out on his way by
local wheelmen. He reached Keene, forty
two miles (by his route) from here and
within twelve miles of the summit (where
he rests to-night). early in the afternoon.
Two Accidents at Concord.
CONCORD (Cal.), September 2Sth.-In a
running race to-day the colored jockey rid
of by the horse jumping the fence. The
Jockey is not expected to live. In town a
horse ran off with George Dinkinzer. He
was thrown out of his buggy and seriously
injured:
Laying of Corner-Stone.
CoLFAx tw. IT,, September 2sth-The
Whitman County Fair closed to-day. The
attendance each day has been large. The
exhibits and races were very good.
The cornerstone of Fraternity block
was laid to-day with impressive ceremonies.
Rain in Sonoma Valley.
soxoMA, September sil.-The first rain
of the season fell here this morning. 1t
continued gently for aboutan hour.
Wine making has commenced in many
of the cellars in this valley. The vineyard
lists report a shortness of crop.
Out Forty Eight Hours.
SAN BERNARDINo, September 2Stb.-Tbe
Jury in the Tiley arson case, after forty
eight hours confinement was DISCHARGED
this evening, having failed to agree. They
were evenly divided betseen conviction
and acquittal.