Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-01-28
Contestiug a Will.


OAKLAND, January 27th.-Mrs Smith, of
H. Smith. of this city, has commenced a
contest of the will of the deceased. Mr..
Smith bequeathed his estate, valued at
$4,000, to his minor daughter, he and his
wife having separated.
The widow asserts the he was of unsound
mind, and was acting under undue in
fuence when he signed it. She claims,
further, that the document is not in the
handwriting of the deceased, and that the
subscribing witnesses did not sign at the
request of deceased, as required by law.
Warning Railroad Forces.
SAN DIEGO, January 27th.-The contest
between the Santa Fe and San Diego and the
Eastern Terminal Company for possession
of the three crossings on Atlantic street,
still continues. The night forces were sup
plemented by day forces this morning, and
there is little change in the situation.
The Terminal people have car across
the Santa Fe track, so that no cars can be
moved from the Santa Fe or Spreckels'
wharYes. One locomotive is also penned
in.
Two of the crossings put in by the Ter
minal company were this morning torn
out by the Santa Fe people.
Suit for Libel.
PORTLAND, January 27th.-William Dun
bar, who secured the indictment of Dairy
Commissioner A. Sutherland, for perjury,
has commenced suit in the United States
Circuit Court against him for s., 200 dam
ages for injury done his reputation and
business by causing his arrest and trial on
q charge of selling adulterated butter when
the same was fresh, pure California butter.
Sunderland was arrested on the indict-
ment and was allowed to go on his own
recognizance. 1t is reported that he has
turned over all his property to his wife in
anticipation of suit.
An Unfounded Rumor.
SANTA Rosa, January 27th.-A report was
set on foot a few days sgo that the contin-
ued storms had reduced a number of
mechanics and outdoor laborers to want,
and that assistance was needed. Citizens
organized a relief committee and thor
oughly canyassed the city, searching for
those reported being in need of assistance
Only two families were found that would
receive assistance, and no one here is in
destitute circumstances. Tonight the
prospects are strong for more rain. The
sky is cloudy and the wind in the south.
Burglary at Tehsma.
TEHAMA, January 27ih.-Last night
Flemings store was robbed. An entrance
was effected by prying open one of the
back windows. The safe was opened, but
no money had been kept in it. The papers
were not molested. Clothing. etc, was
carried off valued at about $500. There is
no clew to the burglars. They also tried
to get into the Palace Saloon, but were ua-
successful.
Joe Bowers Whipped.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 27th.-At the
Occidental Club this evening Joe Bowers,
OF San Francisco, weight 160, and Billy
Smith, of Australia, 162, fought to finish
for 81 600 purse.
Frank Glover was referee. Smith forced
the fight from the start, and at the end of
the seLond round the betting was three 20
one in favor of Smith.
In the fourth round Bowers got hot one
on the jaw and slipped to the floor, where
he remained until he was counted out.
The fight was very unsatisfactory, as
Bowers was far from beaten when he qui.
Range Stock Dying.
WISNEMUccA (Nev }. January 27th.-The !
storm in this vicinity is broken. The
west bound mail train is stuck in the snow