Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-03

the county by majority of 100, and Webb,
the Democra tic candidate for Treasurer, by
300. The fJalance of the ticket is close, but
in favor of the Democrats. Hermann
(Republi canl, for Congressman, may carry
the cou 1sy.
Not Guilty of Manslaughter.
WOODLAND. June 2i-No new testimony
could be obtained against L. P. Reid for
killing Frank Mcneil, and on motion Of
District Attorney Gaddis, he wss dis
charged to-day. Reid was tried twice.
on the second trial the ballot was 9 fer
acquittai and for conviction. His dis
charge meets public approval.
Death of Prominent Grass valleyan.
GRASS VALLEY, June 2d.-John Ford, a
resident of this city for thirty years, died
this evening after a lingering illness. He
was native of Ireland, aged IS years. He
leaves wife and two children, also broth
ers, prominent citizens of San Jose and
Virginia City. His estate is worth consid-
cradle.
"Old Glory" in Bakersfield.
BAKERSFIELD. June 2d.-On Decoration
Day, H. Wilburt Post, G. A. R., presented
the public school with national flag. To-
day the Women's Relief Corps presented
one to the Board of Supervisors, to be
having never before had one
Murder at Blocksburg.
BLooKsBURG. June st. George Davis
shot and killed George Whitton this morn
ing at six o'clock.
Saturday. Sixty-four hupdredths of an
inch OF rain fell. Temperature 46o; wind,
strong northwest.
University President for Ogden.
OGDEN. June 2d-Sam w. Small was
versity of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
at Ogden. He has announced his accept
ance, and will drop his candidacy for the
Georgia Legislature.
Templeton Temples.
TEMPLEToN, June 2d.-This evening
contract was signed to burn kiln of 49,
600 brick and erect Swedish Lutheran
Church with seating capacity of 500.
The Bank of Templeton is also about to
erect large brick block.
Flag Presentations.
BAKERSFIELD. June 2d.-On Decoration
Day the local post G. A. r. presented
the public school with national flag. To-
day the Women's Relief Corps presented
one to the Supervisors, to be hoisted on
the Court house.
Fire at Milton.
MILTON June 2d.-A fire on W. T. Tar
pegs ranch, southeast of here, destroyed
barn, hay crop, seven head of horses, a
number OF wagons and a large amount of
machinery. The cause of the fire is I'M
known.
Going to whoop 'Er Up.
NEVADA CITY, June 2d.-Nearly thou.
sand dollars has been collected for the
Fourth of July celebration in this city.
The intention is to make it the biggest
demonstration of the kind in the county.
Fire at Fresno.
FRESNO, June 2d.-Five wooden build
ings on Front street, between Tulare and
Kern, were destroyed by fire at o'clock
this morning. The fire is believed to be
incendiary. Loss, 81 500; insured for $500.
He Got Four Years.
NEVADA (Cal.), June 2d.-Juan Caron,
who made felonious assault on ten
year-old girl at Truckee, pleaded guilty
this afternoon. and was sentenced to four
years at the Folsom State Prison.
The Vote at Salem.
SALEM (Or.), June 2d.-This city will
probably give Thompson, (Republican) for
Governor, 450 msjority. The legislative
ticket is solidly Republican. with probably
one exception.
Ancient Order of Forestry.
GRASS VALLEY, June 2d.-Liberty Circle,
Companions of the Forest, was instituted
here Saturday evening by Grand Secretary
Bremen of the A. O. T. of A., San Fran
cisco.
Fire in Fresno.
FRESNO, June 2d.-This morning a fire
destroyed a row of wooden buildings on
Front street between Tulara and Kern
Loss, S., 600; insurance, 81, 800.
Amador Will Affiliate.
JACKSON, June 2d.-The Supervisors to-
day passed an order affiliating with the
State Board Of Trade.