Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-07-06
1.-The Glorious Eonrth. :,

REDpING, July 4th.-The crowd at the
celebration to-day was beyond expectation.
Judge c. C. Bush. President of the day, in
his remarks referred to the celebration of
the Fourth held in Shasta thirty-four years
ago, at which he was present. The decla-
ration was read by l.. C. Woodman. An
Grafton was delivered by Edward Sweeney.
The races which followed the literary eXer-
cises gave general satisfaction.
RED BLUFF, July 4th.-The town was
full of people to-day This afternoon the
firemen ran a race-350 feet to the plug,
attach $50 feet of hose, put on the nozzle
and get water. No. made the run III 353
seconds. No. l in 3S} seconds. Each team
hauled 1,03S pounds. There were twelve
men to each team.
STOCKTON, July 4th-The Fourth was
celebrated at Stockton, Ripon and Lodi.
Lodi and Ripon had barbecues, and Stock
ton procession, literary exercises and re-
gatta, street sports and fireworks.
SANTA CRUZ, July 4th.-The celebration
of independence Day passed off quietly
and successfully here. The Veterans, Pio-
neers. firomcn and other civic societies
Joined in procession this forenoon. The
beach has been thronged all day. The en-
tire fleet OF the Pacific Yacht Club is at
anchor here, and during the afternoon the
jolly tars kept open house, and the beach
and harbor presented scene of Unprece-
dented gaiety. This evening tirworks are
being sent up from the yachts and seaside
hotels, and at the conclusion of the pyro-
technic display several balls will take place.
PErALUMA, July 4th.-There being no
celebration here, many OF our citizens spent
the Fourth in Santa Rosa or San Fran
cisco. Those who remained showed their
patriotism by displaying bunting, and flags
were hoisted all over the city. A race at
Agricultural Park between four local trot-
tiers attracted crowd of about 800 this af-
ternoon The horses entered We're SOrrcl
Ben, Maggie May, Belle and Troublesome
The first heat was won by SorTel Ben
Belle second, Maggie May third, Trouble
some distnced. Time, 2:52. The second
heat Maggie May won, SorTel Ben second
Belle third. Time, 2:52. The third heat
Sorrel Ben was an easy winner, trottinG the
last quarter III 39l, and Belle second
Time. 2:56. The fourth heat was also won
handily by SOrrel Ben, Belle second. Time
2:52 A grand ball by the Turner's takes
place this evening.
RENO New, July 4th.-Governor Adams
and staff, the Carson Guards, Austin Guards
and Reno Guards, took part in the process
sion here to-day. There were the usua
ceremonies at the theater. The weather
was fine and immense crowds were il
town.
PORTLAND (Or.), July 4th.-The day wa;
devoted here to contests upon the river
sailing and rowing, firemen's runs, mill
tary drill, target and blackbird shooting
and grand display of fireworks. The entire
city assumed q holiday attire and every
body was upon the streets, the day being
beautiful.
PLACERyILlE. July 5th-The anniversary
of American independence was celebrated
here under the auspices Of Placerville Par
l5r, No 9, n 5. G.. W, and proved TO bt
one of the most enjoyable celebrations evel
held III this city. The procession was com
posed of the various civic societies, citizens
in carriages, etc. making Il very imposing
display. and the exercises III Sierra Hill
We're exceptionally fine Sports Of various
kinds entertained the pubic during th'
afternoon and evening. About ! o'clocl
in the morning some boys were firing SOM
old gun barrels They went off once TO,
soon filling Johnnie Alderson's face full
of the powder, making painful wound
I Tho weather was rather warm, but ever,
one seemed well pleased with the day
entertainment.
CHICO, July 5th-The citizens of Chic,
bad one of the best celebrations yesterda,
they ever had. There was a long proces
sion, and the literary exercises held in tn
new theater building, which was occupie(
for the first time, were of a high order o
merit In the afternoon there were thre
competitions by the tiremen, bicycle ridin.
| and other amusements. In the evening
grand display of fireworks was given, an(
was witnessed by 5000 or 1000 people.
WAFsoNvILLE, July 5th.-The Fourtl
passed off here in grand style. The prin
ciple attractions were running and trolting
races at Camp Goodall, and regatta OF
College Lake, in which four yachts wer
entered.
ORovILLE, July 5ih.-Our Fourth passeC
very quietly having no celebration here
Our bank, express Office and principal bus
mess houses were closed, and our peopl
mostly left for the celebrations held a
Chico Lovelock, Cherokee, Merrimac
Mooretown and Forbestown. a nationa
salute was fired here at sunrise and sunset
DowSIEvILLE, July 5th.-The FourtI
was celebrated here with a ball on thu
evening of the 80, followed by a process
sion and musical and literary exercises the
next day In the evening there was ;
grand torchlight procession by the I
Campus Vitus, and an Grafton by the G
r. L, j. A. G. from MokelumDe Hill.
Los ANGELES, July 5th-The Fourtl
was generally celebrated here. There wa.
a large procession in the morning, followed
by literary exercises. In the evening ther,
was a fine display of fireworks. Only ;
few minor casualties occurred during The
day.
A New Railroad.
CeLUsA. July 4th-The nations birthday
was celebrated in Colusa by driving the frs
stake on a survey for railroad to connec
this town with the Northern Railroad. Th,
stock is nearly all subscribed. and the rOaC
will be completed in about four months
Miss Lulu Green of the Colusa SIN, carrie,
the chain and drove the first stake.
One Sportsman Accidentally Shot by An
other.
SAN DIEGO, July 4th.-While out hunt
ing this afternoon, in the Sweetwater val
ley, H NJ Jacoby, a well-known official o
the California Southern Railroad Company
accidentally received the contents of
loaded shotgun, in the hands of anothe
hunter, at short range. The shot penetra
ted the forehead, jaw and other portions o
the fasr Of Jacoby. The hemorrhage from
the wounds was quite severe, but ii is be
lieved his injuries are not fatal.
Yacht Race on Monterey Bay.
SANTA Cruz, July 5th.-The race of tn
yacht fleet TO Monterey and return to-da,
was fine success. Seven yachts started
the Casco, Lurline, Fleur de Lis, Aggie
Nellie, Halcyon and White Wing-at 10:l
a. NJ. The race was to cross the bay 0
Monterey, round a stake boat in Montere.
harbOr and return to Santa Cruz, distanc
of ~ miles. The bay was remarkabl.
smooth, tut light winds prevailed TIL
Halcyon crossed the line at Santa Cruz thi
afternoon at o'clock, several miles ahead
The citizens of Santa Cruz had off ret
handsome prizes to the winners, of whicl
the Halcyon will receive the first and tn
Lurline the second.
Z Boys Injured ny IA Powder Explosion.
Los ANGELES, July 5th.-A sad acciden
was reported at Downey last evening
| Some dozen or more boys were engaged il
| firing salute with an anvil, when one @
the party accidentally dropped a lighte,
| cigarette into the powder box. A fearful
explosion followed, and seven lads wer
seriously injured. The victims names are
| Tom keudrick, Gus. Carter. James Rivers
Dan. Dismuke, Taggart Richards and on
unknown. Some Of the boys had thei
faces fearfully burned.
VIII These Things Never Cease?
Los ANGELES. July 5th.-About o cloc
I yesterday afternoon a German name