Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-01
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will be especially fine. There are over 200
stalls occupied, and forty additional stalls
have been constructed. The principal
herds of the State are represented. Colonel
Younger has fine display of short horns
j. ii. White has ten head of fine Holsteins
There are representatives of the herds of
Sylvester Scott, Henry Price, Harry Meek,
George Bement and other leading stockmen
of the State. Seth Cook, of Contra Costa
county, exhibits nine head of black pooled
Angus breed of cattle. There will be a fine
display OF draft horses and thoroughbreds
The track is in excellent condition, and the
speed programme embraces many interest
ing events. Some of the best known trot-
tiers of the State are entered. The racing
to-day includes the 2:40 class trotting race
for purse of $500, for which Sultan, Nav
Boy, Acme, Norman and Menlo are en-
tered. The second event is a trotting race
free for all three year olds and under purse
$500. Standard and Estella are entered.
THE RACES.
OAKLAND, August 3lst.-The exhibition
of stock is considered one of the best ever
made. The first race was for purse of
$500, for the 2:40 class. The first two heats
were taken by Menlo in 2:23 and 2:24. In
the third heat Menlo also came in ahead.
but owing to his breaking on the home
stretch the heat was given to Sultan.
Time, 2:24. The fourth heat was taken by
Mayboy in 2:274. The fifth and race was
won by Menlo in Dds. The next was
trotting race, one mile, for three-y year olds
and under, and was won by L. J. Roses
Stamboul. The quarter were made in 1864
1:l34, 1:50 and the mile in 2:264.
Death of Judge j. C. Burch.
SAN Francisco. August 31st.-Judge J.
Z. Burch. prominent member of the legal
profession, died at his residence in this CITY
to-day from pneumonia, after al illness of
two weeks. Deceased has taken a leading
part in the politics ofthe State, having been
q. County Judge, a member of Congress,
and was one of the members OF the Code
Commission that codified the laws of the
State. He was a pioneer, and will be
buried by the society
and Removals in the
Mint.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 3lst-Superin-
tendent Lawton, of the Mint in this city.
made thirteen appointments and removals
to-day In the general department, and one
in the coiner's department. Among the
changes made are the following: F. T. X.
Preston, Of Stockton, Registrar of Deposits.
vice W. ?. Edwards, Jr., removed; Will
lam NJ. Lubbock, of Santa Clara. Con-
ductor, vice 4. L. Todd, removed; George
b: Beaty, OF Sacramento, Waterman, vice
William NJ. Boyd, removed.
Judge Clough's Successor.
SAN Francisco, August 3lst. Judge
Walter II. Levy, without any Formally,
went on the bench in Department Ten, the
insolvency Court, this morning, made
an ex parte motion, and adjourned Court
for the day.
Fire in Oroville.
ORovILLE, August 31st.-Last night at
the clang of the fire bell aroused
our citizens to a discovery that the large
warehouse of the Ophir flour mill, and
almost adjoining it, was in flames Before
1t was possible to reach the place with our
hose-carts, to attach to the fire plugs, the
warehouse, barn adjoining the mill, and
the dweliing-house of II. +. Sage, were too
far gone to be saved; but by the almost
superhuman exertions of the Ophir hook
and ladder and hose company, aided by
volunteer citizens, the mill building,
Immediately adjoining, and tour
stories in hight, was saved, though all
were wooden structures. The losses, as
near as yet ascertained, are as follows: w.
Seeley, grain on storage, 81, 800; Perkins,
Wise d Ostroski, ditto, 5000; J. A. Faleger,
ditto, $500; Brock 81 Taber, ditto, $9O0-in-
sured; John j. Smith, warehouse, barn.
grain, tools, etc, S3,700-insured for $500;
VIM. Taylor, furniture. etc, 81 900: Harry
Sage, dwelling, etc, $400-insured for 500.
None of the others had any insurance, so
far as yet known. The origin of the fire is
a mystery-supposed to be incendiary No
fire was used in or about the warehouse
1t is the wonder and admiration of every
one who has seen it. how the mill building
was saved.
Heavy Forest Fire.
ORovILLE, August 31st-A heavy forest
fire has been raging near Miners ranch.
about six miles from here, all afternoon to-
day. No particulars of damage have vet
been received.
Opening of the Fair at Nevada CITY.
NEVADA, August 31st.-The first annual
fair OF the Seventeenth Agricultural Dis
trict opened tonight, Hon. A. A. Sargent
delivering the opening address. The pavil-
ion exhibits in Hunts Hall are numerous
and handsome, rivalling in style, though
not IN extent those of the State Fair.
Many strangers are III town from all parts
OF the State. The sporting fraternity is
well represented The first days racing be-
gins at Glenbrook Park tomorrow. To-day
cricket match took place at Glenbrook.
between the Merton Club, of San Francisco.
and the Capitals of this CITY, resulting in a
victory for the Merions, by fifty points.
Bow Horsethief Sentenced.
RED BLUFF, August 31st.-William Sulli-
van, arrested in the Sierra on Friday last
by the Sheriff pleaded guilty to charge of
grand larceny, in stealing a horse, saddle
and bride from ]. 5. Cones ranch on
Monday last, and was sentenced to two
years in San Quentin. He is 10 years old,
and his homeis in San Francisco.
"a Woman at the Bottom of It,"
SANTA Cruz, August 31st.-R. d. Berry.
for several years past the lessee of Cauip
Capitola, near Sequel, in this county. has
absconded, leaving clamOrous crowd of
creditors and desolate family. Berry has
been regarded as successful and prosper
Gus business man, and enjoyed unlimited
credit. His sudden departure for parts un-
known is said to be due to a message re-
ceived by telephone from a woman with
whom he has held Illicit relations, that if
he did not meet her at a certain time he
would wish he had never been born.
Berry took all the available funds he could
connland-supposed 10 be about g. 1000
and skipped. He wrote to his wife inform
ing her that she would never see his face
again, and cunfessing his guilt with the
other woman. Whether Berry has eIoped
with the woman at the other end of the tel
ephone. or left the country alone, is not
known. His Indebtedness amounts TO
about $500, with assets (of a nominal
value1 of about 5000. Berry was formerly
from San Jose, and many Of his creditors
are from that city.
Match Trotting Race.
PETALUMA, August 3lst.-A match race
trotting, tor 500 a side, between Frank
Collins Mollie G.. and w. P. Fines
Johnny, took place at the park TODAY.
Johnny won in straight heats. Time.
UTAH
Acrices from Salt Lake.
SALT LAKE, August 3ist.-Chief Justice
Hayes, OF Idaho, on Saturday held that the
territorial law prescribing an anti-poly-
samy test osth for office holders and voters
5 constitutional, and must be obeyed. This
vii largely reduce the Mormon vote in
IDAHO.
General G. B. Mcclellan and party ar
lived in this city this evening from Colo
ado.
Sunday night Colonel Stanton returned
rom his trip with Senator and Mrs. Man |
eTson through the Yellowstone National /
ark, aud reports that they had a delightful