Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-08-26
A Merchants suicide.

his wife that be had taken the poison. She
sent Immediately for Dr. W. p Gibbons
The physician came, but could not preeent
the deadly action of the poison. At 6
o'clock Mr. Smith died. He was a grocer.
doing business at Is Clay street in this city.
He has been engaged in business here for
many years. He was native of Baden
Germany, 80 years old. He was q member
of the Master Mariners Association, of the
Order of Red Men, of the Scottish Rite of
Masons and other Orders. Financial troub-
les was the cause of his suicide He leaves
a widow and five children. His dwelling
at Alameda was at 17l9 Alameda avenue.
san Francisco Money AIarlset.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 25th.-Business
al the local banks for the past week has not
been oYerburdensome Borrowers are not
as plentiful as could be desired, nor are
their wants as pressing as lenders could
wish. The rates for commercial discounts
are from to 10 per cent. as extremes. but
very little money goes over the counter at
oyer Z, and the amount under that figure is
probably quite as large as that above it.
Local capitalists are putting out call loans
at 4@6. The savings banks are loaning ON
city property at 6@7 The Hibernia Bank
reports seven loans for the week, aggregate
ing s.. 200, all at 6. The German Bank
made three loans of 5000 at I, and one of
$4,000 for one year at s. The Humboldt
Bsak made loan of 81 900 at I. The
French Bank put out $4,000 in a single
loan for two years at 6. Other incorpora-
tons and private individuals made seven
loans, aggregating Sl1 800, at 6 to O. Only
$1,000 went at .. There were two loans of
S4,4O0 at 8. The other loans were at COZ.
Decided to Disincorporate.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 25th.-The mem
bers of the California Produce Exchange,
at their meeting to-day, decided TO disin-
corporate, wind up the affairs of the COR
Germ, and divide between them any funds,
that might remain after settling the liabili-
ties.
Weather Reports.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 25th.-Signalt
Service indications for the next thirty two
hours: North Paciic-Fair weather, with
Eight, variable winds, generally north
westerly. Middle Pactic-Fair weather,
with variable winds, generally light; south
erly over the interior, and fresh to brisk
and northwesterly along the coast. South
Pacific-Fair weather and variable winds :;
generally light and southwesterly.
Being Investigated.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 25th.-The APP
prai-ers Office of this city, under its for
mer administration, will, it is said tonight,
be made the subject of official investiga-
ton. 1t has been discovered that large
quantities of opium and other valuable
merchandise have been Systematically sto-
len from the stores by persons having
entree 10 them. Many of tie charges are
alleged to be of a most serious character,
and include the under-v valuation ofinvQices
The charges all date prior to the appoint
ment of the present incumbent, Thomas
Beck. o. L. Spaulding, the special officer
sent here from Washington TO examine into
the affairs of this office, has been for some
days busily engaged in drumming up wit
nesses. and preparing a report which will
be placed before the special Government
agent, who is expected to arrive here from
Washington next week. 1t is also intended
THAI the latter shall specially investigate
the Customs service and the Chinese certifi-
cate business.
Eighth District Fair.
PLACERYILLE, August 25th.-The fifteenth
annual fair of the Eighth District Agricult-
urai Association opened here today, with
prospects of the largest attendance and the
best meeting ever held in the district. All
the twenty races are filled with fast stock.
guaranteeing five days fine sport. The hot
wave of last week has passed away, leaving
the weather cool and delightful. The races
= opened to-day with a running match, half
mile and repeat, for purse of $50, free for
all saddle horses without record Watson
Barton named Bonnie B., Jake Ayala
named Lookout, William Nichols named
Billy N, Anthony Smith named Norton.
Victor was withdrawn. In the pools Bon
ME B. sold for So, with s. for Billy n. and
So for the field. They were called back
twice, the third being fine start. Billy n.
and Norton ran very even nearly around
but at the last 200. yards Bonnie B. shot
past and took the heat by length, Billy n.
second, Norton third, Lookout fourth.
Time, 800. The second neat was in the
same order as the first, Bonnie
b. winning the race and money :;
lookout distanced. Time, M. 1t made
q very even and exciting race. The second
race was a running half-mile dash; purse,
$500; for two-year-olds. The entries were
tied avn, Kefft; ji; ard ard Bonita Belle.
At the second start they were off in good
shape, with Fawn and Kent in the lead,
which they held to the quarter. when Fawn
took the pole and won the heat and race by
two lengths. Time, so. The third race
was srotting, for the three minute class
purse, $50. The entries were Lady. Baby
and Diamond, Jr. Three heats were trotted.
which proved walk-over for Lady. as she
would have shut both the others out in the
first heat if driven to her best She dis
taneed Diamond, Jr. in the second heat.
Time 4:35, 3:07 and 3:0f The attendance
at the Park was more than double that of
last year on the first day, and the receipts
fnuch in advance The Pavilion is fast
filling with the most elaborate and at
tractive displays ever exhibited here, and
by to=lnerrew all the space will be taken
and filled.
The Chico Fair.
CHICO, August 25th-The fair at Chico
opened with good crowd of people pres
ent from abroad, among whom are the
usual number of gamblers. The Pavilion
exhibits promise to be good and among
the stock are some fine horses. cattle hogs
and poultry. The races to-day were well
attended. The first race was trotting. for
three-year-olds, owned in the district
purse, $3.50; mile heats best two in three.
Brignolia, Cyclone and Maud S. were en-
tered. Brignolia won. Time 2:55-2:5S.
The second was a trotting race: purse. $50.
Picnic, Ben I. and Hindoo entered Ben
t. won the first heat and Picnic the second
and third, and the race. Time, 3:16l-3:IS4,
3:I3i.
Races at PetaluIna
PETALUMA, August 25th-The first event
on the track to-day was a running race.
free to all, one and a quarter mile dash,
purse 500. Hill & Cries, of San Buena-
ventura, named Arthur H., three wears old
Thomas Delaney, Of SACRAMENTO. Ned
Cook Kelly & Lynch, of Sacramento,
Glendair; Garland 81 Goldsmith, Lord
Beaeonsfeld. Much interest centered in
this race. In the pools last evening Lord
Beacohsield sold for S25, Arthur ii. Sl5,
Ned Cook 81. Beaconsfield won handilv in
2:09}, Arthur second, length behind. and
four lengths ahead of Ned Cook. This is
the best time ever made on this track. The
next event was a trotting race, three in fiye,
2:40 class, purse $500. Andy Mcdowell, of
San Francisco, named Norman J. r. Hold
son, of Sacramento, Artist Pat Farrell, of
San Francisco, Menlo; A L. Whitney. of
PetaGma, Dawn John Mcconnell, of san
Francisco, Nav Boy. Menlo was
largely the favorite, pools bringing
$40 to $40 on Dawn and S. on Nav Bow.
The race was won handily by Menlo in
three straight heats Time. 2:27I. 2:27.
2:254. Norman took second money and
Artist third money. The third race was
trotting, district two-year-olds, one mile
Two in three, ]. Vandoren entered Lady
Van; William Bihler j. G. Blaine: \. G
0utwater, of st. Helena, Abmont. The
colts got an even start the second trial
To the amusement of the crowd. Abmont
crossed the wire pacing, and kept the pace
the mile out, coming out in advance of
the Others making the round in 3:I3l