Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-09-10
The Fair at PetaImma.

PErALUMA, September 9sh.-To-day was
a gala day in Petaluma. The largest crowd.
not excepting that which congregated here to
welcome President Hayes and party one year
ago, that has ever gathered in Petaluma, has
thronged our streets since an early hour this
morning. The feature of the forenoon was
the Masonic parade and the ceremonies of
laying the cornerstone of the Masonic
Temple. In the line of march were over 200
Masons, including Santa Rosa Commandery,
Knights Templar, Petaluma Chapter. r. A.
Masons, Petaluma Arcturas, Santa Rosa and
Lafayette Lodges of Master Masons, and
the Grand officers of the Grand Lodge, +.
and A. NJ, OF California. The interesting
ceremonies of laying the cornerstone were
witnessed by an immense audience.
In the afternoon the grand stand
was packed far beyond its seating
capacity, and the field was througed with
vehicles filed with people to witness the
races, the first of which was three-in-fve
trot for Marin county, for an inside stake
and $50 added by the Association, between
A1iller's Marin to wagon, Taylor's jim,
Valencia's Dan and Pacheco's Brown Prince.
The three last-named went to harness. In
the first heat Marin took the lead at the
quarter, keeping it to the end. Time, 2:5S.
In the sscoud heat Marin broke at
the quarter and Dan went to the
front, keeping his position to the
close. Prince and Jim were distanced.
Time, 2:47t The third heat was taken by
Dan. Time, 2:505. The fourth heat was
taken by Marin by two lengths. Time. 2:4S.
The fifth snd last heat was taken by Marin
with ease. Time, 2:541. The next race
the State between Washington and Johnny
Weizle In the first heat Washington took
and maintained the lead from the quarter TO
the outcome, winning by three lengths.
Time, 2.29. The second heat was won hand
somely by Washington by two lengths.
Time, 2:3l. The third heat was a repetition
of the second. Time. 1881. To-morrow's
contest will be trotting race, free for all
horses on the Pacific coast that have never
beaten 2:30, for a purse of S400-first horse
$40 second $3.50, third $40. This will be
followed by an exhibition of yearlings, double
and single. A ladies' equestrian tournament
will close the weeks entertainment.
stockton Items.
STOCKTON, September 9th.-At meeting
of the Board of Directors of the Insane Asy-
lum to-day DIR. Harvey demanded an investi-
CATION of the charges of his having taken
illegal mileage The matter came up as
privileged business, and took precedence of
other business of the Board. 1t was referred
to o committee of two, j. X. Doak and l..
NJ. Cunning they to report at the next meet
ing Of the Board. The Secretary reported
that he had warrants in his possession
amounting to S75, 173 81; cash on hand,
81 397 40. The contractor of the new build
ing was allowed IS, s5s 20 on account. The
Chairman of the Board was authorized to
discount warrants amounting to $50, S75 03.
The walls of the new building are up to the
window-caps of the third story, and when
the hight of three feet more is reached it will
be ready for the roof. Carpenters and plas-
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partment. The addition will accommodate
$50 patients.
The banks, Courts, and county and city
Offices were closed to-day. In all other re-
spects business went on as usual.
A stranger named Roberts, supposed to be
suffering from dose Of poison, was removed
70 the Caupty Hospital to-day,