Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-10-09
Exodus OF characterization OF Over
land Passenger Rates UnIted states
Senator sued

senator sucd.
SAN FRANCISCO, October sth.-Up to date over
500 Cinnamon have registered for China by the
Coptc, and il is ected that fully 200 will
depart on her when she sails. The Custom House
authoriti state that never before eas there been
such an exodus of Cinnamon, and explain 1t by the
fact that account OF the hestrfction Act, wages
OF Cinnamon here have been growing better, and
that a larger number than formerly is enabled to
visit China and participate in Kew Year festivities
ct home. Nearly every Chinama1 who is now de-
parting goes TO spend the New Year in his native
land 70 return IN the spring
The reduction Of overland passenger fares is, it is
understood, being agtated at the present time, and
it is thought that considerable re uction will be
made. The present rate from San Francisco to
Omaha and Kansas City is sos, reduced recently
from sos. 1t is now proposed to reduce the price
OF tickets to $40 TO the points named. This CUES
ton may up for consideration at the meeting
of the railroad managers recently assembled here,
who will hold another conference at Kansas City
next week.
John P Bell, special counsel for the collector OF
delinquent taxes, has commenced suit in the Su-
periOr Court against United States Senator John P.
Jones' to recover 81 22 State taxes, and 500 city
and county taxes, assessed 10 him 10 1876, on
mining stocks, together with the legal penalty OF
per cent. per month interest. Plaintiff also asks
judgment for S72, taxes assessed to defendant in
the year for solvent credits secured by mort
gage, together with 2 per cent. per mouth I'M crest
and penalties, The Judgments asked for aggregate
s o GOO.
SuICIOe Oh Il tshVc1snR AGENT
SAN FRANCISCO, October sth-A c. Rotman,
travelling agent for Essen Bros, of the Pioneer and
Alta mills committed suicide this morning at his
room by shooting himself through the head. He
was native of Germany, about 80 years old, and
unmarried Nothing has been found which gives
any clue to the cause Of the act.
Passed Over the Mayors Vcto-The Nor
tOn-street Matter.
SAN Francisco, October sth.-The Supervisors
tonight passed over the Mayors veto the franchise
giving the Market-street Cable Company permission
to run street cars around the Golden Gate Park.
Relative to the maintenance of houses of ill-fame
on Morton street, the Board adopted resolution
nstructng the Clerk to forward copies Of the ordi-
nances to the Chief Of Police which are considered
sufficient authority for him to act in the matter
Election OF Bank Officers.
RED BLUFF October Sth.-At an ele ton held to-
day the following were chosen Directors OF the Bank
OF Tehama County: Charles Cadwaader, President
James S. Cone, Vice President; Henry W. Brown,
Herbert Kraft and Arthur Brosn, Of Oakland The
Directors were reelected, with the exception OF
Arthur Brown, who fills the place of S. S. Mon
tague, lately deceased. W. B. Cahoone was re-
elected Secretary. Resolutions OF respect were
passed in memory Of Mr.. Montague.
Fire and Loss of Life.
SAN PEDRO, October Sth.-This morning, about
o'clock the following buildings at San Pedro with
their contents, destroyed by fire: A saloon,
owned by John Magren; loss, 81, 200; insured.
Saloon buildings, owned by Frank Co., stock fix
lures by ,nson; loss, s., OOo covered by msur-
ance. Lodging house building, owned by ]. E.
Walton; insured for 1880; contents unknown
After the fire the charred remains OF human being
were discovered near where it originated, and are
supposed to he those of Harry Meyers who occupied
a room in the building, and who when last seen
alive was much under the influence of liquor. The
fire is supposed to have been caused by his drunken
carelessness. But for the prompt and efficient aid
of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company's men
with their engines much valuable property would
have been destroyed, az the burned buildings were
located in the heart of the business portion OF San
Pedro.
Arrest OF Fish Law yiOlators.
SAN RAFAEL October sth.-At San Pedro Point
six miles above n Rafael, a raid was made upon
Cinnamon yesterday afternoon for fishing with
stake nets. As result twenty-eight Cinnamon
with seven boats, were captured and brought down
TO San Rafael, incarcerated in Jail, snd officer
placed in charge of the boats and nets, which were
also brought down to San Rafael.
Racing at YEeka.
YREKA, October Sth The postponed race Of
Saturday came of to-Iay, being SINCE dash OF
three quarters of mile contested by Jim Lick,
Fred, Della Walker and Lulu Riggs. The first heat
dead heat between jim Lick and Lulu Riggs
Time, l:l5. On the second run Jim Lick won by
two lengths. Time, 1:l9t In addition there a
match race, trotting, between Frank, Pilot and Alta
The fret heat was very Close and was by Pilot,
in 3:0lt. The second heat also won by Pilot in
25i1 In the third heat both horses were close all
round tbe track, AHA coming III Anesu' lime,
257l. In the fourth heat Alta broke at the half
mile and gained OIL Pilot, passing him on the home
stretch, but again brok, giving Pilot tne lead to
the stand Time, 1851.
The Los Angeles Fair.
Los ANGELES, October Sth.-Fair week opens
with delicousy cool weather and city full OF
strangers The horticultural department opens to-
morrow morning. The races to-day at Agricultural
Park were well attended. The first race was for
trotters. The entries Center, owned by L. J.
Rose st. James, by E. ]. Baldwin; Bullet, by Ed.
Dunham Center won every heat in 2:921, 2:32!
and 2.32. The second race was half-me dash for
two-year-olds and was won in so seconds by Roses
Harry Rose, Bsldwiu'5 FLY second st. David third
The pools amounted to $40, 900. The third race a
mile dash, was won by Klipspringer in1:45, Bald.
wins FLY second.
Earthquake Shock.
CENTsRyILLE alameda county, October Sth.-A
distinct shock OF earthquake was felt here of sew