Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-27
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE nEcoRD-UN IoN.l
CALIFORNIA.
Meeting of the State horticultural SO
ciety.

ing of the State Horticultural Society to-
day Mr.. Smith, Of NacaYiile, stated that he
had shipped cherries, apricots and plums
to Chicago, with very encouraging results,
realizing fair price for all. He proposed
continuing to do so. California apncotS
were now bringing from eight to nine
cents in Chicago, plums about ten and
peaches from twelve to fifteen. He packed
apricots and plums i'll small tive-pound
baskets, and then again in large crates, so
secured by cleats that they could not jar.
Cherries he packed in shallow and we'll
ventilated boxes, with sheet OF paper
over the fruit, TO absorb whatever moisture
may eYaPorate. He thought any nrm-
heshed cherries could be successfully
shipped East
Messrs. Shinn. Shearer, Brink, Blowers
and Blackwood related their experience,
which was very similar, the aforementioned
gentleman stating however, that he thought
freights to the East were too high at pres
ent for the profitable shipment Of apricots
and plums, though not for cherries He
believed the large shippers and spectators
were interested in having the railroad keep
up its rates. rs q means OF saving them
from the competition OF the fruit-growers.
and he favored the formation of q CO.
operative organization by the latter, the
better to protect their interests in the mat
ter He thought there was no danger of
oyerStocking the Eastern market, which he
considered could dispose of between 20 and
40 tons per day, if it could be shipped at
rates which would allow OF reasonable
selling rates.
communication was read from E. j.
Hickson, OF Chicago, in reference to the
formation of Joint stock company OF Cali
fornia fruit-raisers for the purpose Of ship
ping fruit, 2 number Of prominent gentle
Y,1or, baiutr mentioned having already
subscribed.
Mechanical Home for the Adult Blind.
SAN FRANcIsco, June 2Gth.-The State
Board Of Examiners has approved the bar
gain of the Trustees of the Mechanical
Home for the Adult Blind for the Reagan
place, on Telegraph avenue. Oakland, and
lease for two years, with the privilege Of
purchase for $4,000, has been executed.
Funeral of William Nicely johnson.
San Francisco, June 26th.-The funeral
of William Nicely Johnson, who died few
days ago, was enormously stated to have
taken place to-day It will not take place
until Sunday next. the 18th inst. The
funeral will be under the auspices OF the
Freemasons, and under the Immediate
direction Of the members residing here Of
Washington Lodge, No. 20, of Sacramento,
of which the deceased was member.
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ST. HELENA, June 2Gth-.The death Of
Colonel j. B. Chiles, at this place, yester-
day. removes from this sphere one of the
very earliest American settlers Of the State.
He left Missouri in 1899, and started to-
wards the plains for his health with 2 few
trapping companions. They found their
way to the valley of the Sacramento, and
the luxuriant growth of wild grasses con-
WINGED the Missouri farmer that this was
good country to settle in. Returning TO
Missouri he arranged to settIein California,
and had made three trips across the plains
before the great gold excitement had
startled the world. Colonel Chiles has been
married twice and leaves many children
and grandchildren. He was father-in-law
of the late Jerome G. Davis, Of Davisville,
Yolo county, vino was also pioneer, and
one OF the most prominent men in the
State IN early days.
Well-Known Hotel Keeper Dead.
ST. HELENA June 26th.-M. Alstrom. a
well-known hotel keeper died here this
morning after a brief illness.
Little Boy Fatally Kicked by House.
SAN JOSE, June 26th-Eugene Quicker
the 7-year-old grandson OF Garrett Madi-
gan, OF MayfieId, was kicked in the back of
the head last evening by horse, while
playing in the barnyard, and died cary
this morning.
sffsstatement Corrected.
Los ANGELES, June Goth. The statement
te'egraphed from here June 23d that
Chinaman was pelted during the anti
Chinese procession that evening is abso-
lutely untrue. O'Donneil's speeches here
were quite moderate, and there was no ex-
citement nor the slightest show Of violence.
Mayor Spence was on the stand Saturday
,t,rl,t l..
outbreak, not As q sympathiZeT with O'DOn-
nell, as has been enormously telegTaphed.
Stables Destroyed by Fire.
CHTco, June 26tb-This morning, about
/ o'clock we had another lire-the third
this month. Il commenced in the barn of
A. L. Morse, on Fifth street, in rear Of the |
Dexter stables. Both buildings were con |
sumed. with four horses and other prop
erty. The new theatcr building had q close |
call The loss by the fire was considerable |
The Dexter stable building vas owned by |
0Zias Walker, and the property was valued !
NJ s. 600. 1t was insured with J w. Roper |
for $1,000, s 200 being in the Connecticut |
and $500 in The Manufacturers. George |
Leyens had charge Of the stables. lie lost |
hay grain, harness, one horse and three |
buggies, and was insured with A. L. Thiol |
for $1,000. The wagon Of the Eureka |
Bakery was i'll the stable and was con- !
sumed also the buggy Of Joseph Franey. |
Some one tried To save the latter, and had |
managed 10 set il as far as the door, when |
the flames struck him and he had to leave |
il there and run for his life. A. l.. Morse |
values his property destroyed at 81, 500, and |
he has an insurance in the City of London |
Company amounting to $500. The barn in |
which the stock was kept belongs to the |
O'Farrell property, and was insured with |
n Ero--nIl !
House was injured to the extent Of 500 |
The origin of the FIRE is unknown.
Field Fire In Colusa County.
GERMAYrowN, June 26th.-On Wednes-
day q fire broke out on the Glenn estate, |
destroying some seventy acres of very nice
wheat. Two thTashing crews were within |
q short distance, and, having plenty of wa
ter, checked the flames, which otherwise
would have burned for miles. The grain
was covered by insurance in Murdock's |
agency Of Willows. Tramps are supposed
to have caused the fire.
Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors.
SAN BEREARDrNo, June 25th.-Peacock &
McGibbon have made an assignment TO J.
G. Peacock ST., for the benefit of their
creditors. It is supposed that they will ar
range their affairs satisfactorily to all par
ties interested and viii resume in few
days. No liabilities or assets stated.
Found Dead in Bed.
Stockton. June 26th-C. Behrns Crock
cry was found dead in his bed this after
noon. He had been suffering from neu-
ralgia, and took opiates last night It is
believed be died from an overdose. He
was single man, and comfortable finan-
cially. An inquest will be held to-mor-
row.