The record-union., 1894-04-20

STOCKTON, April 19.-The body of an
unknown woman about 90 years of age
was found this afternoon in the North
street Canal, and has been viewed by sew
eral hundred persons. without anyone
identifying her. She was dressed in
black, and had new shoes and linen. Her
hair is dark, and is just showing gray.
She had false teeth, but they are missing.
! When found the body was floating by the
| initiation of her clothing. Strange to say.
the lungs were not filled with water. She
was seen to walk down the embankment
this morning about o'clock.
Liberty Tree Planted.
| SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.-The cere-
mony of planting a Liberty Tree in
Golden Gate Park, in soil gathered from
| the graves of patriots, was celebrated to-
day by the Daughters of the American
Revolution. Patriotic music orations
and selections and poem comprised the
programme. The Grafton was delivered
| by General w. III. l.. Barnes, and patri-
otic poem by Mrs. Frank j. French was
read by Miss Hattie Vance Martin. A
poetic greeting from the Dolly Madison
Chapter of Memphis, Tenn. to Callfor-
MAS Liberty Tree was read. The Liberty
! Tree is fine sequoia sapling, of the va
riety that has made California famous for
big trees.
Roscoe Train Robbers Identified.
Los ANGELES, April 19.--Pat Fitzsim-
mons, Walter Thorn and John Comstock,
arrested by Marshal Gard few days ago
for having held up and robbed train at
Roscoe on the night of February 18th,
were identified by witnesses before the
Grand Jury this afternoon. Among the
men who were on the train robbed. John
Shutter, man charged with having ar
ranged the train robbery in connection
with Chris Evans, was also Identified by
| the trainmen as the man who was at the
first train robbery.
Industrials in Trouble.
COTTON, April 19.-Commander Vinette
of the unemployed army was sentenced
to-day to pay a fine of $50 Or serve twenty
days in Jail for defrauding the Southern
Pacific out of fare. He and the seven
others arrested were examined on
charge of melting riot, and were held to
answer in the Superior Court, with bail
fixed at $500. The army this morning re-
ceived a wagon-load of provisions from
the Farmers Alliance at Highland.
Trial of Murderer Fredericks.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.-Bandit
Fredercks, who killed Cashier Herrick
while attempting to rob the San Francisco
Savings Union, surprised the prosecu-
ton to-day by offering no testimony for
the defense. Fredericks' attorney in his
argument, however, adopted the theory
that Herrick was accidentally killed by
Book keeper Melvin when the latter shot
at ErederlckS.
Bold Robber.
SAN Francisco, April 19.-An un-
known robber entered the Woodbridge
House, on Fourth street, this morning
and following the proprietress, Mrs.
Woodbridge, into her private apartments
drew revolver and forced her to sur
render her purse, containing 5000. The
robber then locked Mrs. Woodbridge in
room and turned and fled. He wore
mask and there is no clew to his identity.
Warm Weather in San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 19.-To-day was
the warmest April day that this city has
experienced in twenty-three years, and
the warmest day since June 30. 1893. the
mercury reaching the S20 mark. and no
breeze blowing. The Sacramento, San
Joaquin and Sonoma Valleys and the
Moiave did not escape the heat, but the
lack of w1nG did much to save the crops.
Death of a Well-Known Divine.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.-Rev. George
Burrows, d. D., widely known as a Greek
and Hebrew scholar, died at his home in
this city to-day. He was author of a we'll
known commentary on the Song of
Solomon" portion of Scripture he is
said to have read in the original Hebrew
700 times. DR.. Burrows had read the
GreAk Testament 445 times,
Died From Narcotic Poisoning.
RENO (Nev.), April ia man regis
tering at the Arcade Monday after the
arrival of the East bound passenger train
as Rev. A. Moller, died this afternoon
from the effects of narcotic poisoning. It
is believed to be case of suicide, as no
money or other valuables were found in
his possession.
His Right Leg Fearfully Crushed.
LATHRoP, April 19.-Thls evening S. P.
Guerran of Reno, New, en- route to
Fresno, got on the Stockton local by mis-
take. In his excitement he jumped off.
His right leg was fearfully crushed. He
was taken to Stockton for surgical treat
ment on special train.
Postmaster-General Bissell.
UMA NAI4Z.l, ApIlA lS.-I oStiuaSter-
General Bissell and party passed through
Yuma to-day in private car on a trip to
the Pacific Coast. While on his trip of
pleasure he will look into the postal
wants of the West.
Grand Army Meeting Postponed.
HELENA (Mont.), April 19.-Owing to
the Great Northern strike and conse-
quent interruption to traffic, the Grand
Encanpment, set for April 18th at
Helena, has been indefinitely postponed.
Death of County Official.