Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-10-21

me state University.
SAN Francisco, October 20th.-The Re.
gents of the State University met this af-
ternoon in special session in their rooms in
the Mechanics Institute building Gov
eTnor Stoneman presided Regents WeIcker
Martin, Hallidie, Rodgers, Marve, Delmas.
Swift, Ashburner, Phelps, Rhodes, Hager
and Ainsworth were present The object
OF the meeting was to consider the report
OF Regent Hager relative to filling the va
cant Presidency of the University Gov
ernor Stoneman stated the object, and then
on motion of Regent RODGERS, the Board
wentinto executive Session. Regent Hager
explained that the session should neces-
sarily be private, for the reason that nearly
all the candidates for the position had be-
come such on the condition that their can
didacy should not be made public. it was
suggested that many of the candidates
were already known. Among the gentle
men mentioned for the place Professor
Holden, of the University of Wisconsin,
was understood to be especially favored.
Professor Holden was elected President
after deliberation this afternoon.
The Alleged Sale of Chinese Certificates.
SAN FRAYoIsco, October 2Oth.-Pursuing
the Investigation Of the charges of fraud
against Federal officials in respect to the
sale of Chinese certificates. and other mat
tiers incidental thereto, the Gail will to-mor-
row say that if the plan of procedure.
Winch has been suggested and outlined
Tor the Grand JJry, in connection with
the present agitation, by Judge Hoffman, be
carried out. the investigation will take
wide range, and certainly should be most
thorough and searching in its scope Not
only Is II the intention 10 subpoena Chief of
Police Crowley, and any other local Off
Gals and individuals who may be able
TO furnish information in regard TO
the matter or any Of its phases in
this city bat circular is also to be pre-
pared ard sent to the various County
Assessors throughout the State, asking
them 70 inform the jury whether the Chinese
population of their counties has increased
or diminished lately, by which means the
question whether or not the increase in
this city has been owing to a corresponding
diminution in the outlying districts can be
definitely settled. As the wages of the
Chinese laborers have lately showed an
inclination 10 diminish rather than grow
higher, there would seem little doubt as to
what viii be the answer to these questions.
San Francisco Money Market.
SAN Francisco, October 20th-The rates
for commercial paper vary from 6 to 10 per
cent, but most business is done at Z. Call
loans on prime securities may be quoted at
4tg5. The Savings Banks and other incor-
poratlons, as well rs private individuals,
are accommodating real estate borrowers
IN this city at e to 10 per cent. The Hi
hernia Bank has made ten loans during the
past week, all at per cent Most of these
loans were for one year, including one of
Sll.500. The other loans were from $500
to $1,000, aud the total amount of the ten
loans was sd 800. The German Bank
made three loans of s., 100 for one year at
Z. The Security Bank put out one loan of
$4,000 for three years at I. The Clay
Street Bank made one loan of 81 900, Hum
boldt Bank one loan of 5000 and the San
Francisco Savings Union three loans of
Sl0550, all on terms withheld. but sup
posed to be per cent. all round.
Weather Indications.
SAN Francisco, October 20th-S p. Nj
Signal Service indications for the succeed
ing thirty-two hours: North Pacific, in
creasing cloudiness and rain, with variable
winds, shifting to southerly. Middle Pa
citic, fair weather with light, variable
winds over the interior, and northwesterlv
along the coast. South Pacific fair wealth
er, with light to fresh winds, generally
northwesterly.
Three Accidents in Yolo.
WOODLAND, October Goth Yesterday.
near Blacks, buggy upset, seriously in
iuring Mrs. Peter Krellenberg, of Wood
land, and dislocating the shoulder of Henry
Clawson, of Blacks
Yesterday evening, near Blacks, Harvey
II. SNOWFALL was kicked in the chest by a
horse and seriously hurt.
This morning, near Woodland, Aaron
Hayward while climbing fence, was pre-
cipitated to the ground by the top board
breaking and broke his arm.
Burglar Captured.
NEVADA, October 2Qth.-Joseph Williams
was arrested at Colfax last night by Sheriff
Lord and brought TO the county jail He
will be examined upon two charges of
burglary. Williams broke into the house
of a disreputable woman and stole some
clothes. He also entered an out-building
at private residence and stole a carpet
sudden Death of an Old Man.
Cmco. October 20th.-An old mana
blacksmith named Burrows-died sudden
ly after eating dinner at noon to-day He
IS supposed to have a daughter named Har-
ris living in East Oakland. He was appa-
rently well previous to eating.
Mysterious Affair in Lake County.
CLoyEEDALE, october 20th.-The driver
Oi the Lakeport stage reported seeing a man
III the road near the dollhouse, horribly cut
and rapidly bleeding to death. The Sheriff
of Lake county and physician went to
the spot designated and found the man as
indicated. \ gaping cash extended for ten
inches across the mans abdomen, and his
arms We're frightfuly cut. the bone of the
left arm being laid bare. When questioned
he refused TO give any account of himself,
and would only say that he had been bath
ing although there is no water in the
nelghborhood. In appearance the man is
of dark complexion, with gray eyes, dark
hair, rather tall, and with a full and very
heavy beard. Thirty dollars was found in
his pockets. He said his name was Jones.
but afterwards insisted that It was Wallace
On the physicians advice he was removed
TO Lakeport
Sentenced to Folsom.
SAN BUENAyENTURA, October 20th-In
the Superior Court this morning Judge
Williams sentenced +. c. Graves to seven
years, and Il. Rutherford and Lewis Mar
nard 10 four years in Folsom for burglary
They are all old convicts.
Grain In Ventura.
HUEyEME, October 20th.-The last of this
years crop is now harvested. Total re-
ceipts Of wheat and barley, 10000 sacks,
being 10000 less than the earliest estimates.
there IS less grain now in the warehouses
here than for many previous years at the
same time, amounting now to $4,000 sacks.
all told.
ENcursionists From the East.
DAGGErr, October 20th.-Three hundred
Chicago exoursionists passed here to-day
westward bound.
Races at Los Angeles
Los ANGELES. October 20th.-The races
OF the Sixth District Agricultural Fair be-
gan to-day at Agricultural Park, with
splendid weather The track was very fine
and the attendance for first day was bet
Ter than for some years for the same time.
The inst event was trotting race for $500.
for the three-miuute class, mile heats.
three in five. The entries were L. J. Rose,
Jrs Margaret, Durfee & Co.'S Big Frank,
J. W. Gardeners Lady l., Jacob Starts
Dora, J, II. kellys Valentine The first
heat Doro won in 2.3lS second heat. Biz,
Frank, 2:32 third heat, Dora, 1921; fourth
heat Valentine. 2.S03 tifth heat. Dora,
2;olF Dora won the race and first money.
Big Frank second money, Valentine third
money. The second event was a running
race Tor $3.50. half-mile dash, free for ali
and weight for age. The entries were;
5. B. Stroad's Amazon, Ben Hills pair
Johnnie Gray and Bonnie Hill & Ciriese's
Dotty Dinple- At the third attempt the
horses got off TO a good start, and ran
good race, which was won by Dotty Dimple
by nose in :49l. The running race Tor
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