Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-25

oil passengers VINO naQ refused 10 give them
money. Constable Reynolds, Witnessing
arrest but they broke and ran, and were
only scared into arrest again by pistol
shot from the Constable, who locked them
up to answer before the Justice tomorrow
morning.
The Races at stockton.
Stockton. September 24th.-The post
poned race was won by Belle Spencer in
2:28!.
The first regular race to day was the Pa
cific coast trot for the 2:26 class, for purse
of $500 The starters were Olivette La
Grange, Grover c. and Mrs. COTS Lucillia
Olivette was the favorite at $50 LaGrange
$40, Grover c. and Luclllia in the field at
$11 The first heat was won by 0livette in
2:27, Grover c. distanced. In the second
heat Lucillia led off, but was passed at the
quarter by 0livette, Lagrange trailing
The half-mile post was reached by 0livette
in I:13, Lucillia close behind, and La
Grange near to the second horse
LaGrange went into the air on
the homestretch, and Olivette went IN
der the wire in 2:264, Lucillia second La
Grange following. In scoring for the third
heat 0livette seemed to be lame, but when
the bell tapped she followed La Grange to
the quarter, with Lucillia close behind
Olivette Tapped La Grange at the half-mile
post in 1:104, and led to the three-quarter
post, where La Grange was two lengths be-
hind. 0liyette went under the wire four
lengths in the lead, in 2:24 the winner of
the heat and lace, La Grange following
and Lucillia close behind. The second
money was given to Lucillia.
The second event was a Pacific coast
pacing race for the 2:26 class, for purse
of $780, The starters were Maud, Killar-
,,ax hal !.
favorite, selling for $50, Killarney $50
Shaker 50 and Prince 81. Shaker led off,
but Maud cut in ahead at the quarter and
led to the half-mile post, Killarney close
behind. AT the three-quarter post Maud
ana Killarney were close together, and it
looked as if the last named PAGER would
win the heat The two came down the
homestretch at a rafting gait, neck
and neck, but Killarney broke
and Maud went under the wire
in 2;2ll, her competitor a length
behind, Prince third and Shaker fonrth.
Maud now sold for $50, against the others
punched III the field at ST. Maud led off
in the second heat, Killarney second. The
quarter was reached in :341, with Prince,
Shaker and Killarney i'll the order named
the latter having gone into the air. Maud
reached the half-mile in los, Prince fol-
lowing. Shaker next and Killarney behind
Prince pulled up to the favorite in nearing
the turn into the homestretch, and some
though he was sure winner, but the
mare went under the wire in 2:214,
two lengths ahead of Prince, Killarney a
bad third, and Shaker another length be-
hind. The judges, believing Killarney had
not been driven to win, called down the
driver and turned the horse over to Andy
Mcdowell. The driver of Shaker was
called to the stand and questioned by the
Judges, but was allowed TO mount his sulky
On the third heat Maud led to the quarter
with Killarney crowding her, Prince and
Shaker following in the order named The
half was passed in 1:074, and at
the three-quarter post Killarney reached
the favorite mare, and hard race followed
down the homestretch. Andy Mcdowell
used the whip freely on Killarney, and
attempted to save the race; but his horse
broke when nearing the finish, and Maud
went under the wire in DO, the winner of
the race and first money, Killarney second
and second money, Prince third and third
money, and Shaker fourth and fourth
money.
Two Chinese Laundries Burned.
PLAcERvILLE, September 24th.-What
threatened to be another destructive fire
caught from stove in large frame build
ing on Main street, occupied by two Chi
y
morning. In less than ten minutes the
hose companies had four streams
from plugs on the flames, completely
checking them. The wash-houses and
contents are total loss, the Chinese losing
about $500 on the building, and several
hundred on clothes. Nearly every family
in town lost some clothing The building
being very dry, it made quick, hot fire.
No insurance.
Much Ado About Nothing.
NEVADA, September 24th-A stranger
named NJ. c. Thomas, claiming to be from
Lompoc, Santa Barbara county was ar
rested this morning while attempting to
pass counterfeit money. He went to a
hardware store and bought some block tin.
offering bogus dollar in payment which
was refused. He then pawned his watch
Shortly afterwards he was arrested in a
drug store while about to make some pur-
chases. An examination of his pockets
and valise failed to disclose but one piece
of spurious money. No counterfeiters'
tools were found. 1t is supposed that the
block tin was intended for counterfeiting.
Applications for Pardon.
SAN Francisco, September 24th.-
Among other applications to the Prison
Directors for pardon to-day were those of
Herman Gallagher, of Placer county, con-
victed of murder and sentenced for life |
Richard Kenner, of Tehama county, con-
victed of murder and sentenced for life
S. Martinez, of Amador county, convicted
OF murder and sentenced for life Antoine
Morine, OF Iolo county, convicted of muir
der and sentenced to twenty years impris-
onment
Santa Clara County Teachers Institute.
SAN JOSE, September oath This is the
second day of the Teachers Institute, in
annual session. Most of the teachers in
the county are present. The members
visited the State Normal School to-day, by
invitation. James Denman. of San Fran |
cisco, delivered an address, and poem was
recited by the favorite Young actress, Nellie |
Calhoun. This afternoon the Institute dis
cussed school punishments, the speakers
generally contending for the necessity of
harsh means in some cases.
Items from Los Angeles.
Los ANGELES, September oath. = The
question of high license is exciting discus
sion: The Eceniag Express has interviewed
leading men on both sides. The saloonists
denounce il as an outrage and will organ
ize to resist. Leading temperance people
favor prohibition instead Of high license.
Many believe the Mayor will veto the ordi-
nance.
The firemen's hose tournament during
the week promises to excite great interest.
santa Monica wants to incorporate.
The Grand Jury has adjourned till Octo-
Der 9th, TO await the report of the experts
on the books OF the county officials.
Green Fruit Shipped to Denver.
WRIGHT's, September 24th.-The first
consignment of green fruit for the East was
shipped from here to-day, consigned to par
ties III Denver
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