Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-08
ID. S. Terry's Estate.

RESNO, CCptelHDST itu.-lnS OOuft con-
vened at 8 A. NJ, parties to the Terry con-
test present. The counsel for Mrs. Terry
stated that since adjournment the law firm
of Sayles & Caldwell has been associated
with applicants counsel.
A petition was presented from F. J.
Clark OF Sacramento asking that letters be
granted him with the consent of Mrs.
Terry.
Campbell opposed the petition strenu-
ously, claiming that it was irregular, as the
contest was now established before the
Court and legal issues joined.
Caldwell answered, citing authority for
the action.
The right to admit the petition was ad-
mitted by the Court, but it was decided that
the petition was of no effect at this time
r. B. Terry suggested that the Court ap-
point an administrator, saying that such
an appointment would be satisfactory to
the contestants.
Baggett stated that if the Court would
appoint Judge c. G. Sayle it would be ac-
ceptable to Mrs. Terry.
The Court accordingly appointed Judge
Sayle. His petition was then filed and
will be heard September 10Th.
Raising Technical Points.
Los ANGELES, September 7th.-A sensa-
ton is stirring here to day by Stephen NJ
White and other counsel for the indicted
boodlers, Montana Tantirio and the Edel-
mans. The lawyers will claim that the
indictments are not legal, as four of the
Grand Jurors who sat at the time the bills
were returned are residents of that portion
of the county cut off at the time of the
county division.
The State will maintain that as the
twelve were legal residents of this county
and were present at the time the indict-
ments were found they will be upheld.
Only Manslaughter.
SAN Francisco, September Tth.-The
jury in the case of Powell, tried for the
murder of Ralph Smith, after an absence
of three hours and quarter, came into
Court tonight with a verdict of man.
slaughter.
Powell was very nervous when the clerk
asked if the jury had agreed upon YER
dict, but his nervousness passed away
when he learned that he had been found
guilty of the lowest degree of homicide.
Ran Away From Home.
Los ANGELES. September 7th. = Mary
Fitzwalker, the 14-year-old daughter of
VIM. f. Fiizwalter, was arrested in Pasa-
dena this afternoon at the instigation of
her father, who is member of the Saliva
ton Army of this city. The girl claims
that she ran away from home because her
father made her march in the Salvation
Army parades and associate with the men,
bers of the organization, which she was
unwilling to do. She was returned to her
parent.
Murderous Printer.
SEATTLE, September 7th.-Robert Todd,
a printer, was stabbed and probably fatally
wounded last night in the Morning Journal
composing-room by drunken fellow-crafts.
man named Tom Strawbridge. The trou-
BILE was over 81. Strawbridge is a pan
handler, and bears an unsavory record. He
is understood to have killed a man in Ore
gon few years since.
Drowned at BaIlona.
Los ANGELES, September 7th-Carl Miles,
the 14-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles,
of this city, was drowned at Ballona to-day
while bathing, by being washed out by
strong undertow. Although good swim
mer, be had not strength enough to coun-
teract the force of the current. The body
has not yet been recovered.
Cannot Reduce.
Los ANGELES, September 7th.-The prize
fight, 10 take place between John Filings
worth and Billy Mahan next Wednesday
night before the Los Angeles Athletic Club
for purse of $500, has been declared off,
down to weight.
Bought Her on.
UKIAH. September 7th.-The celebrated
breach of-promise suit of Lucy Cleveland
against l.. Van Dusen, of this place, re-
Gently begun in the Superior Court was
compromised to-day by the defendant pay
ing the plaintiff a sufficient sum to satisfy
her.
Dead Body Discovered.
NAPA, September 7th.-Andrew Baker
was found dead five miles west of town to-
day. An inquest was held by the Coroner.
The verdict was that death resulted from
natural causes. He was a native of Ger
many, aged 80 years.
Stage Robber Captured.
UKIAH, September 7th.-The stage robber
that robbed the north bound overland
stage yesterday was caught to-day by a
Sheriff's posse. He was only successful In
getting very small sum from Wells,
Fargo & Co.
Burglary at Dunnigan's.
WOODLAND, September 7th-At Dunni-
gan's last night burglars entered the saloon
of John Hertz and D. Levy's merchandise
store. They got three silver watches, one
gold chain and small amount of money.
a Young Suicide
OAKLAND, September 7th.-William G.
Belts, aged l6 committed suicide tonight
by shooting himself in the center of the
forehead The cause of the deed is un-
known.