Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-04-30
More About The Grain Bus.

MERGED, April 2Ssb.-ConstderaDie excite
ment Yves caused in town this morning by the
appearances of bug or fly that has made its
appearances Ia a field of wheat on Bear creek,
about ten miles west OF tits place, the insect
appearing il great numbers upon the stalks
of the grain. and apparently exceedingly &C.
structiye. There being great many farmers
In town from distant sections, the excitement
ran high until they compared notes and ex-
arnined the bug under the microscopes, when
all came to the conclusion that il is an insect
peculiar to excessively wet soils, particularly
the tules. and not likely to become destruc-
tive in the wheat fields on the dry plains.
Many farmers pressnt state that they hav6
examined their fields carefully, and fad no
sign of blight by frosf, INSECT or anything
else, and have no fears for the result of the
years operations. Tie crops are all that Can
be hoped for.
lone, April 2Ssh.-It was noticed to-day
that much of the grain was turning yellow,
and an examination found that much damage
was caused by o little green fig or louise, SIM
liar to the rose fly. As this is new enemy
to grain here, other fields were examined sew
eral miles away, and it was found that the
same pest was making inroads on the young
barley. While this injurious pest will prob
| ably not affect the present crop, yet fears are
entertained that il is the beginning of s.
bTOunuWtfR IOE lutuES CdIudSo 10 gram. lEO
fly is now confined to the late-sown or young
est grain, and does not seem TO like tough food.
Heretofore this little fly has infested only the
plum tres and rosebnshes Of this valley, and
did no serious damage, but its presence on
the grain BODIES no good to future crops.
Death OF Celebrated Horse.
RED BLUFF, April 2Ssb.-Riheman, eel
ebrated stallion, owned by J. G. Tyler, of
this county. died last night. aged 20 years.
he was reputed 60 be one of the Oldest stall
lions in America. His pedigree, in possession
of the owner, is traced back to the year 400.
He was remarkable horse. He was in the
best of health yesterday.
Female School Trustees.
NEVADA CRY, April 2S.h.-At the election
for School Trustees to-day the three lady
candidates. were elected. as follows Mrs. II.
s. Bradley. Mrs. l. J. Rolfe, and Mira. J. f.
Paraons-by majority Of sixty votes over
their mals opponents. Considerable interest
was taken In the election.
DIR. Glenn's Murderer
CoLusA, April 2Ssh.-Miller was brought
before Justice Brassfeld this morning for his
second examination for the murder of DIR.
Glenn, but on account of the illness of his
attorney, jackson Hatch, the case was post.
poned until next Wednesday.
For Fifteen Years.
SUIsuN, April 2Sth.-Forney Bennett, who
shot and killed one Moore, at Dixon, soma
time last March, and who, having been found
guilty of murder in the second degree, was
sentenced last Tuesday to imprisonment for
fiftsen years, was taken by the Sheriff to Fol-
som yesterday.
The Stockton Democratic Ticket.
STOCKTON, April 2Sth. = The Democratic
City Convention convened in Turn Verein
Hall this evening. J. NJ Lsrue was chosen
Chairman and A. r. Bogue Secretary Tie
following nominations were made: Mayor,
r. w. Tully; Police Judge, N. III. Miner
Chief of Police, W. S. Fowler; Collector,
Edward Oulahan; City Attorney. S. L. Terry;
City Assessor, William Walt; Councilmsr-
First Wsrd, Fl. J. Corcoran, Joseph Tyfe;
Second Ward. w. B. Austin Third Ward,
John Dunn, George Dake and Z. T. Rogers
Fourth Ward, E. E. Thrift E. Langenhovel:
School Trustees-First Ward, G. III. Tiud-
ley; Second Ward, 7. Fl. M Bond; Third
Ward, Sam Leffisr; Fourth Ward, J. W.
Smith, A. B. Wright; Library Trustees
First Ward, j. S. Reamy; Second Ward, E.
ii. Ward; Third Ward, o. E. Badeely;
Fouth Ward, W. A. Long; at large, S. NJ.
Larue.
Arrangements for Fair.
MARYsvILLE, April 2Ssh.-At meeting of
the Directors of the Central District Agri-
cultural Society, held here to-day, Twas re-
solved to have fair here, commencing Sep
TENDER 4, 1888, and continuing five days.
Sufficient money has been subscribed to war
rant liberal premium lists and good purses for
races.
Probable Drowning.
RIO VISTA, April 2Stb.-A boy named c.
Anderson is supposed to have been drowned
near Emmaton on the 18th instant.
An Interesting Case.
Los ANGELES, April 29sh.-F. M. Shaw,
the man committed for insanity yesterday,
was granted rehearing to-day, which viii
take place on Monday. The case excites
lively interest here.
Shooting Match.
SAN DIEGO, April 2Sth.-The iifis compe.
tition this morning between the team of
Company A, Eighth United States Infantry,
and the San Diego City Guard, N. G. c.,
The match was closely contested, and was
won by the City Guard by fifteen points
The scores stood as follows Eighth Infantry
team, 294; City Guard. 800. Nine men shot
on each aide. The best single score, Al, Yves
made by private Parker, of the Eighth H.
fantry. The City Guard shooting was re-
remarkably even.
The Victfp OF the Elevator Accident
Identified.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 29sb.-The woman
killed by the elevator accident Saturday has
been positively identified as q Mira. Ann
Flaherty, wife Of Thomas Flaherty She re-
sided at No. Ais Grove street. Her hue
band is repairer on the Sixth.street branch
of the Central.street Railway. Deceased
was eyed about as, She leaves no children