Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-02-23

borer in the employ of the water-works
company. A log was floating in the water
which, at that place, is about five feet
deep. The bridge is about forty feet high.
The man was seen about 8 o'clock in an
intoxicated condition walking on the tres
tie works. In this condition he evidently
fell, striking his head on the log, resulting,
presumably, in instant death.
San Francisco Notes.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 22d.-A fire in
the basement of Oesling's drug store. at the
corner of Stockton and Market streets. this
afternoon, did damage of about $1,000,
The store adjoining on Market street was
damaged 5000.
Maggie Harper Crowley, who was burned
in house on Stockton street on the morn
ing of the 18th of this month, died this
evening from the effects of her burns.
A billiard match fc; $1,000 side is ar
ranged between MrClery of this city and
Jacob Schaefer of New York.
San Diego Improvements.
SAN DIEGO, February 22d.-The Treas
ury Department has purchased two blocks
of ground at Los Playa, at the entrance of
San Diego bay, and will commence the
erection of a quarantine hospital and sta
preparation for the above has already been
made to the amount of s55 GOO. The next
move in the way of public expenditure
at this place will be The erection of artillery
barracks and Notifications a. Custom
house, which has already been reported
favorably ON by Congress.
Cajon Pass Filled Up.
SAN BERNARDINo, February 22i - a
heavy land slide occurred in the Caion
Pass day, falling from the top of the big
cut and filling up the pass for twenty feet
long and twenty-five feet deep. IL is re-
ported that freight train was partially
buried beneath the debris. A wrecking
train was sent out and large force of men
ere engaged at work. The east-bound
overland is held ID here
1t is still raining and the prospects for
its continuance all night
MERGED Items.
MERGED. February 22d.-Flags are float
ing from the tops of all the principal BUSH
ness houses and banks and public offices
are closed.
John P. Apologize, an old resident of
MERGED county, was found dead in his
cabin. The verdict of the Coroner's jury
was suicide by strychnine.
The rainfall for the past twenty-four
hours is % of an inch. 1t is clear and
pleasant tonight.
Murphy Gets Ducking.
SAUsALITo. February Old Billy Murphy,
the champion feather-weight, while out in
his shell this afternoon for a row had
narrow escape from drowning. In some
manner the shell was overturned, and
Murphy thrown into the water. F. B.
Chandler. cashier of Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
Bank, with some friends happened to be
beating in the vicinity and rescued Murphy
from his perilous position.
From Old Shasta.
SHASTA, February 22d.-About ten inches
of snow fell at this place this morning.
About noon the weather cleared off bright
and warm, and it is melting the snow very
fast.
Washington's Birthday was observed
here by the closing of the United States
Land Office, Postoffice and nearly all the
business houses for the day.
The Irish Poet.
TACOMA, February 22d.-John Boyle
O'Reilly, the Irish poet and journalist, will
lecture in Tacoma March 18th, and local
members of the A. o. H, have conceived
the idea of obtaining his pardon from
Queen Victoria through Governor Ferry
Mayor Wheelwright has been called on 10
help and will place the matter before the
Governor.
Stanislaus Democracy.
MODESTO, February 22d-The Stanislaus
County Democratic Central Committee met
to-day and ordered primary election un-
der the Crawford plan for Saturday, May
Sd. to nominate full Democratic county
ticket, and elect delegates 10 the Conven-
ton to be held May 10th. The Convention
will consist of 100 delegates.
Death of an Old Citizen.
SoNoMA, February 22d-H Trueb, an
old resident of this place, died at his home
OF Broadway street this afternoon. Mr..
Trueb was So years old, and native of
Germany.
Last night the storm suddenly ceased,
and to-day has been clear and cold.
Sugar Famine.
PORTLAND, February 22d.-The closing
of the sugar refineries threatens a sugar
famine here. Wholesale houses have but
limited stock. and unless shipments ar
firms will run out before a consignment
can be received from the East
A Knockout.
TACOMA, February 22d.-A four-ounce
glove contest at the Theater Comique be-
tween two light-weights, Highs, an Eng
lishman. and Young Dempsey of Califor-
mia, for purse of Sl25 resulted in knock
out for Dempsey in the sixth round.
Clear and Mid.
CHICO, February 22d-Shortly after the
flag celebration this afternoon the weather
cleared off, the wind changed to the north
and it became warm and pleasant. This
evening it Is clear and mild.