Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-10-15
PACIFIC SLOPE.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE RncoRD-unos.
CALIFORNIA.
Grand Lodge, F. and A. NJ.

Grand Lodge, +. and A. NJ.
SAN Francisco October 14th.-The Grand
Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California
commenced to-day in annual session in the Ma
sonic Temple III this city. Grand Master Jona-
than Doan Hines of San Buenaventura pre-
sided. The opening session was held this morn
ing, at which little was done except to name a
Committee on Credentials, consisting of George
7. Grimes Assistant Grand Secretary and W. G.
Holmes, Hanson Poland. John C. King and Geo
II. Heath. Between six hundred and seven
hundred delegates were in attendance repre-
senting nearly every lodge in the State. Every
lodge in San Francisco was represented All the
opening session only members of the Grand
Lodge are qualified to sit At succeeding ses-
sions, when the Grand Lodge is organized for
business by the report of the Committee on Gre
dentials, all Master Masons in good standing are
entitled to sit in the lodge Many Master Ma
sons will avail themselves of this right during
the present gathering, which will continue until
Saturday.
This afternoon the annual address of Grand
Master Hines and the reports of Grand Secretary
Alexander G. Abel. Grand Treasurer Moses
Heller and Grand Lecturer John w. Shaeffer
were received and were placed in the hands of
appropriate committees. The report of the
Grand Secretary was submitted by Assistant
Grand Secretary Grimes in the absence of
Grand Secretary Abel, on account of death in
the family of the latter From the reports it
appears that Free Masonry has fiourished in the
State during the past year, and the membership
of the various subordinate lodges reaches a
total of about 1900, an increase There has
been much of an encouraging nature to the
order within twelve months. The annual adj
dress of the Grand Master and the annual re-
ports treat OF the events in detail. During the
week there are various matters of interest TO
discuss, and Grand Officers will be elected for
the year ensuing.
San Francisco Money Market.
SAM FRANCISCO, October 14th.-Money is in
active demand. The farmer wants it, and so
does the politician. Parties having good col
lateralS TO offer are readily accommodated at
current rates. The savings banks are loaning
on city real estate at 6GI, and paying the taxes
on the property to the extent OF the mortgage.
Regular commercial paper is generally dis
counted at per cent, though some borrowers
claim to get accommodation at T. while others
aver that they are charged 9. Capitalists out.
side of the banks are putting out money on call
at 4@6. Eastern exchange is firmeE Drafts on
New York are quoted over the counter at 20c for
sight and 25c per 800 for Geographic. CONNER
cial bills on London are taken at 1921, and
bank bills are drawn at 495sd Refined Silver is
quUtable at IA to l4t2 per cent. discount. Next
can dollars are worth SS14@SS54c apiece.
Shooting Affray-O'DonnelI Nominated for
Coroner at Last.
SAN FRANCISCO, october 14th.-At Tewkesberry
ranch, five miles from oakland on the San
Pablo road, james 'Neill, OF Oakland, was
seriously, perhaps fatally shot to-day, in an af-
fray growing out OF an attempt to eject parties
from the Tewkesberry lands
TIE Butler Anti Monopoly Convention tonight
McKenna HonOred at Home.
SUIsUN October 14th.-One of the largest DO
litical gatherings ever held in this county is in
progress this evening. Joseph Mckenna, candi-
date for Congress- is speaking at Union Hall to a
crowded house, many not being able to gain adj
mittance. This being the home of Mr.. Kcken-
ma, the people here are wild with enthusiasm.
flags and bunting are flying to the breeze, and
the town is ablaze with boAtireS, Chinese
lanterns. candles in the windows-in fact, the
bOlp pity is ted q
of the surrounding country are here, swarming
like bees in the streets, in spite of the rain The
FairfieldAnd Suisun Blaine and Logan Club in
uniform, with torches, are marching and coun-
termarching through the streets also the young
mems Blaine and Logan Clubs of both towns
are in uniform and with torches are in process
sion, making a fine appearance. 1t is estimated
that Mckenna will have 800 majority in this
county.
Storm Reports.
RIO VISTA, October 1ith.-For the twenty-four
hours up to A. NJ, we had % of an inch of
rain making for the season 1.56 inches. II has
been drilling most of the day, with the wind
from the north. Appearances indicate more
rain tonight.
STOCKTON, october 1fth.-The rainfall of the
present storm, up to noon, was l.35 inches. The
barometer is stationary at the high point of
% SO, and the thermometer at noon marked 60o.
The wind is from the northeast, and the sky is
still about as watery in appearance as during
the old-fashiOned southeast storms The farm
ers are preparing 10 pillow.
LATHRoP, October lith-The rainfall for the
past twelve hours was "a OF an inch. and it is
yet raining. Some wheat on the west side will
be total loss. Nine stacks are not thrashed,
and there is considerable in the field sacked
MERGED, October 1ith-The rainfall here up
to s P. N. Yesterday was 81 Of an inch for the
storm. The showers last night, and up TO II \.
N. to-day, were frequent and heavy.
SoNoMA, October 14th.-Rain commenced fall
ing again this morning, and continued until
nearly noon. The afternoon has been cloudy,
and tonight the sky is overcast.
PETALUMA, October 1ith-Rain set in again at
an early hour this morning, and continued to
fall lightly at frequent intervals up to ?. NJ,
when it settled into continuous down
pour, with every prospect OF its continuing
through the night. Grapes will be considerably
injured by the continued rain causing them to
crack badly.
GILRoY, October 11th.-Up to s O'Clock this
morning l. u inches of rain has fallen since Sun
day night. Showers have continued at intervals
during the day, and ut present the rain is pour
ing down, bidding fair to keep up during the
night. Much grain is still unthrashed in this
vicinity, which will be badly damaged. The
grape crop is also seriously injured. Full one
half the crop is stiu on the vines, and immediate
picking will be necessary to prevent the fruit
though not extensive in this section. will be
seriously injured. \ break i'll the weather is
anxiously awaited.
Murder in the First Degree.
LAKEPoRT, October lith.-The jury in the case
of McCurdy, for the murder Of Drehr brought
in a verdict of guilty in the first degree. He
was to have been sentenced yesterday, but his
attorney made q motion for new trial, and
sentence was postponed until the first Monday
in November, when the argument for new
trial will be presented to the Court.
The Superior Court was occupied to-day with
the case of the people against Dan Pitney, for
horSc-stealing. There was two charges against
him. to one of which he pleaded guilty and the
pt hpr wa frip n q
verdict of guilty as charged.
Napa County Teachers Institute.
NAPA, October 1ith.-'The teachers of Napa
county are holding their weary institute at St.
| Helena, and siXty-five teachers are present.
| Under the auspices of the Institute, W.T.Wheeler
| will lecture this evening. On Wednesday even
| ing Matthew Cooke of Sacramento, Will lecture
on g Injurious Insects" On Thursday evening
| ]. T. Swift will lecture on " India"
Dead Body Found Near Truclsee.
| TEUCKEE, October 1lth.-Considerabe excite
| ment exists i'll Truckee over the discovery OF a
| dead man in the woods about five miles north
of town. A young rancher by the name of Dali
| ley discovered the body yesterday while search
frightened. and did not stop TO make any exam
| nation, but came to town and notified Coroner
Keiser, who viii go out with a jury IN the morn
! ing and hold an inquest II IS supposed TO be
| }. w Prothrow, who left Richardson's mill on
| the Goth of August, and has not since been heard
from. The inquest tomorrow will probably
develop all the facts.
Killed by Train.
| NAPA, October 14th.-John Manahan, native
of Ireland, aged So years, was run over and
| killed last night by the passenger train about
two miles above YoUntyille. His body was
found this morning on the track
| 4 Hung Jury.
MERGED October 1fth-Thc jury in the muir
der case of Robert Mcfarlape. after deliberat-
| ing three days came into Court this morning
and reported it impossible TO agree upon yer
dict and were discharged. They stood II for
acquittal and for conviction.
Republican Meeting.
| PLAcERvI1.LE, october lith.-A very large as
| scmblage gathered at Sierra Hall last evening,
| to hear J. Louttit, candidate for Congress in
| this district, and Calvin EdgeIton, discuss the
Republican principles and policy.