Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-09-05
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES 70 N. nsooaD.unos.l
CALIFORNIA.
Opening of Che Agricultural Fair at Grass
Valley.

Valley.
GRASS VALLEY, September 4.h.-The first
agricultural fair ever held in Grass Valley
opened to-day with good display ct the pa
vilion OF fruits, vegetables and flowers. Uw-
ing to the controversy concerning the loca-
ton Of the pavilion, the Nevada City peop'e
are not cooperating. Since June hslf-mile
track has bsen laid out, and grand stand and
other necessary buildings erectsd-al at an
expense of about So, 000-and the present
indications are that the association will come
out even. or nearly SO, their first sesson. The
new track is wayy, but is pronounced fast by
horsemen. The same gamss ara going on s.
at Chico. One room for five days brought
from the gamblers Q rental of $500. The frost
killed the Grass Valley fruit, and the great
est display 80 far is by Lancaster growers.
They show uncommonly hne peaches and
grapes. Not all Of the racing classes ct the
park have filed. ard it will be necessary to
fiji with Grass Valley horses. TIE total OF
premiums at the park is 50. 400, and at the
pavilion IS 600 Grrss Valley has taken hold
Of the fai- with great enthusiasm. and is de.
tsrmined to make it a success. A stallion is
exhibited which weighs l, 200 pounds.
Another Temperance Lectnre-Funerai.
CHICO, September 4sh.-rhe Chico Enter
prise this afternoon has the following, under
Rego picked up g man this morning lying IN
the gutter on Brosdwsy In the condition
known as dead drunk. BE was rolled TO the
station house IL wheelbarrow. At the tine
OF the session OF the Police Court be was still
unabla to answer for trial. aud about noon
died, and his body has been taken to the
Morgue. It is learned from man who worked
with him at thrashing this summer, that he
was known among the crew as Relly lie, but
that his true name was Francis Long. He
has worked with the thrashing crew of james
Deveney for Elk or seven years past, and was
accustomed to spend all his earnings IN the
way which has now brought death. he was
40 or 40 years CT ege.
The funeral Of Charles Alton Miller, who
died on Sunday at the Napa Asylum of soft
euing of the brsip, took place to day under
the auspices of Chico Commandery, Knights
Templsrs, deceased being one of tho charter
members.
Grain Stacks Burned-shOwer OF Rain.
SusANvILLF, September 4sh.--Last night,
near town, the stacks Ct Albert Myefs, con-
tanning about 900 bushels of grain, were de-
stroyed By fire. The loss is about $1,000.
The origin Of the FIRE is unknown.
There was slight shower Of rain here this
morning, with prospects of more.
The San Joaquin County Homicide.
STOCKTON, September 4th.-The body of
Pat Breen, shot and killed near Clements
last night, has been brought to tie city and
an autopsy held. The ball passed through
his lungs, and was found in the lower part of
the right lung. Breen had rented from this
railroad company small portion of land
claimed by settler, who had improvements
on the same. 1t has not yet been sscertaiDed
who did tbs shooting. A Coroner's inquest
will be held this evening. The trouble which
caused the shooting is said TO have been ia re-
lstion to the possession of the land, which is
under and in the Moquelumnos grant.
Dwelling Destroyed 10y Fire.
DoWkEY, September 4'h.-About P. N.
yesterday, Charles Smiths dwelling. house,
about mile south Of town, was burned.
Most of the contents were saved. The FIRE
was caused by the explosion Of coal oil
stove. The property was insured.
Death OF Veteran Soldier.
MARYsvILLR September 4.h.-Robert +.
Chatham, veteran Of the war Of 1872, a
California pioneer. died at Browns Valley
to-day, aged 81. He was in receipt of $
Government pension.
Letter Of Dlsmissi0n Granted.
SAN FRANCISCO. September Ash AT q
meeting of the San Francisco Periphery TO-
day Rev. James Curry was granted a. letter
of dismiasiOn TO the Presbytesy Of Saora.
mento.
More Chinese Gone
SAN Francisco. September 4:h.-The City
OF Peking lett st noon to-day for China. She
carried over 500 Chinese passengers, one of
the largest lots of Mongolians which ever left
this port. About $50 Chinese were provided
with return certificates, enc of them beiug q
woman. The total number Of certificates is.
sued is 9, 13l.