Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-12-13
Instantly Killed.

MODESTO, Dscem Der 12th.-Word was re-
ceived az Modesto this morning that James
B. Brown was instantly killed at L. NJ.
Hickman's ranch eight miles southeast of
Modesto, last evening, by accidentally fall
ing from a hay loft 10 rack twelve feet
below. Brown struck on his side and was
killed instantly. He was SO years of age, a
native of Mississippi, and was either the
son or nephew of B. Gratz Brown, the
Democratic nominee for Vice-President in
1872. Coroner Lewis went 10 the scene to-
day to hold an inquest.
Burglars snd Garroters
SUFFER- CREEK, December 12th.-This
town is now infested with burglars and
garroters. Willman's store was robbed
last night. The burglars entered the store
by taking few bricks out, reaching in and
lifting up the door lever. The burglars
drilled hole in the top Of the safe and
made an effort to blow open the safe with
powder, but they evidently were scared
away, as the door was only partly sprung.
Horace Page was stood up on Main street
last night by two garroters and relieved of
S11.
Idaho Legislature.
Boise CRY Idaho) December 12.h.-In
both branches Of the Legislature to-day an
Intellectual effort was made 10 take a ballot
Tor United States Senator tomorrow. No
ballot will now be taken before Tuesday
next. The northern men sand firm and
claim that they hold the key TO the situa-
ton.
A bill providing for the Australian sys-
tenn of balloting was introduced in the.
House to day.
z The Kilrsin- Godfrey Fight.
SAN FRANoIsco, December I2sh-The Di-
rectcrs of the California Athletic Club to-
night completed preliminary arrangements
of the finish contest between Jake Kilrain
and George Godfrey for purse of 81 500.
The match will take place here next March,
the exact day to be determined later.
The club also requested the Directors TO
match Peter Jackson and Jim Corbett.
Suit Against Railroad.
PORTLAND orr, December 12th-War-
ren q Thompson, of Astoria, Or, To- day
filed an attachment suit sgainst the Port.
land and Willamette Valley Railway Com
papy to recover the sum Of SOS 600 due on
a promissory noA alleged TO have been
given in consideration Of services rendered
in the construction Of the road.
The Drummer Boy" Arrested.
PoRTLAsD, December 12th-Maior r. II.
Hendershott, the Drummer Boy of the
Rappahannock," who was arrested last
night on charge Of obtaining money
under false pretenses. was arraigned this
morning. His case Wss continued until
next Thursday, pending which Hender-
shott was released upon $3.50 bond.
incend,ary Fire.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo, December 12th.-A
fire occurred on the place of Judge w. D.
K. Venable, near this city, this evening,
totally consuming his barn, three horses
being burned, together with LARGE amount
OF hay and other property. Loss, about
$4,000; uninsured. 1t is supposed to be in-
cendiary.
Serious Fire at westport.
WEsTPoRT, December 12th-A fire broke
out early this porning, destroying Med on
AIDS Hotel, Mrs. Deriaz' saloon and dance
house, unoccupied for two weeks: Milli-
ken's building, used by Fitch & Bryce as a
saioon and restaurant, and II McNamara's
barn.
Fatally Injured.
Los ANGELES, December - A. Strong
(colored), aged 75 years, fell from second
story window this morning, while washing
window, and crushed bis skull. He
Will die. Strong was a native of New
York and was formerly steward on the
old Ben HollaGay line OF boats at San
Francisco.
Charged With Murder.
CAIUcos (Cal.), December 12th.-silyes-
ter Nonella, who killed Robert Higuera
here in drunken squable in October, but
was afterwards discharged, was rearrested
to-day by the County Sheriff at the irstiga-
ton of the Grand Jury on charge of
murder.
Caused by Mining speculations.
PoRTLAND (Or,), December 12lh.-R. s,
q F. w. McLeran, proprietors of the Will
holt Springs, near this city, made an as
signment to-day. Their assets are esti-
mated at $125 GOO and liabilities s57. 600.
The failure is attributed to mining specu-
laiion.
Fresno Fruit Shipments.
FRESNO, December 12th.-The shipments,
from this station of green and dried fruits,
wine and rsisins. from January 1st to date
amount to 1,2s6 carloads, of which 633
were ra1slns, l64 dried grapes, 203 green
fruit, 20 dried fruit and 217 raisins.
Declared Nuisance.
FRESNO CITY, December l2th.-Judpe
Harris to-day rendered decision in favor
OF the city in the suit against the Fresno
Canal and Irrigation Company TO declare
the canal passing through the civ a mi.