Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-02-23
PACIFIC SLOPE.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH
OF VA HINGTON.
on a Steamer-Anti-C Chinese
Action-Sudden Death Outrage
in Salt Lake.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE nRooRp-usros.l
CALIFORNIA.

CALIFORNIA.
Celebration of Washington's Birthday.
SAN Francisco. February 22d.-The one
hundred and fifty fourth anniversary of
George Washington's birthday was cele-
brated in the customary manner by par
ade Of the National Guard, and review by
the Governor of the State, music and base
ball IN the Park, and various athletic games
in this city and Oakland. As the day was
legal holiday none of the schools, banks,
Federal or municipal offices were open ex-
cept the Custom House and Pcstoffice. each
OF which was open between 9 and 10 o'clock
A. NJ. The Central Postoffice and Station ID
were also open between and o'clock p NJ
and the first delivery was made as usual
Business throughout the city was very gem
orally suspended, but all the leading bust
ness houses remained oDen for a short time
this morning. Many people, after the
parade of the militia, went to the Park to
enjoy the music, and the baseball glme at
the Haight-street terminus.
ORovILLE, February 22d.-The celebra-
ton to-day was grand success in every
particular. An excursion train from Marys-
vile OF about 500 arrived ut 10 A. NJ, and
was met by an escort detailed from Sher-
man Post, G. A. r., and escorted 10 Odd
Fellows Hall, on Montgomery street,
where procession of about Goo was formed,
which marched through the principal
streets to the Courthouse plaza, where an
eloquent orati0n was delivered by Rev. J.W.
Brier, and the other musical and literary
exercises were held. At LEO P. NJ a boun-
titul lunch was spread by Sherman Post for
the entertainment of its guests. at 2 P. NJ.
tournament took place between the
Marysville, Yuba City, Chico, Biggs and
Oroyille brass bands, in which Chico car
ried off the first prize. The second was
taken by Tuba City. and the third by
Biggs. At 4 Pm. q time race between
ophir hose carts Nos. 1 and came off,
which was won by No. l. At 7:30 a grand
balloon ascension takes place from the City
Gardens. The exercises conclude with
vocal and instrumental concert, a flag pre-
sentation 10 Sherman Post by the citizens
OF Oroville, and grand ball at Union Hall.
1t is estimated that nearly 5000 people
have been on our streets to- day. The
weather is beautiful, and everybody is we'll
pleased. No accidents have marred the
pleasure of the day.
SANTA CRUZ February 22d.-Washing-
tons birthday was quietly celebrated here.
Business was generally suspended and
the day given over to recreation and enjoy
ment. This evening there will be an en-
tertainment and ball at Bernheim's Hall
by the Alert Hose Company.
VAScoUvER CIV. IT,, February ODD
Washington's birthday is being quietly
celebrated.
The Anti Chinese Movement.
CHICO February 22d.-Saturday evening
the Anti-CLinese Association of Chico held
rousing meeting at Henrie Hail. The
League has membership Of nearly 500.
Strong resolutions were passed, favoring
the system of boycotting, and it was de-
cided that bitter, unreleIting boycott
should begin to-day against those who en-
ploy Chinese. General I6hn Bidwell,
owner of Rancho Chico, will find the boy
colt against him severe one, as no one
will be allowed to buy his -four fruits,
vegetables, meats, milk or butter.
LINCOLN, February 22d The regular
meeting of the Lincoln Anti-Coolie Club
was held in McCompton's Hall on Satur-
day evening, February 10Th. Nothing of
vital importance was done Speeches were
made by citizens. Deputy United States
Marshal Burns and two Chinese notables
arrived in town yesterday and proceeded
to Nicolaus, where the recent expulsion of
the Chinese demanded his presence His
coming was heralded by numerous tele-
grams from different anti-cooiie clubs He
obtained no information. and his mission
was truitless one. Today. is The day
here ON which the Chinese were to 90.
Evergthlng-Is quiet The Marshal will
stay here till tomorrow, though his stay
will not be on account OF tile Chinese agi-
tation.
SANTA CRUZ, February 22d.-Rev. Mr..
Willett, pastor of the congregational
church, which is one of the most promi-
nent and fashionable in this city, in ser
mon on the Chinese question yesterday
morning, said he was in favor of having
the Chinese leave the State, not by violent
means, but by an Act of Congress. The
sermon has created considerable comment
This church has a Chinese mission in
Chinatown, and has been active in teach
ing the Chinese the English language and
guiding their footsteps in the pathway of
the Christian religion. President Wilson,
of the Anti-Chinese Association, resigned
his position last Saturday evening, and ex-
Assemblyman Anthony was elected to the
vacancy. About l50 shares of the stock of
the Steam Laundry Association have been
already subscribed. Anti-Chinese clubs
are being organized all over the county.
Tomorrow evening one will be organized
at Corra!itos. A County Anti-C Chinese Con-
yention is to be held in this city next Sat
urday.
OlCNAAOAs --G--4NtAt MOf1ttiN
is the day set by the Federated Trades
Unions to begin the anti-Chinese boycott in
this city. To-day number of restaurant
and hotel-keepers made an agreement to
discharge all their Chinese employees on
that date
Deplorable Accident on a Steamer
SAN FRANCISCO, February 22d-On Sum
day, February 2lst, the steamship Marposa
OF the Oceanic line left Honolulu, Sand
witch Islands, at AM. She steamed out
of the channel, and about 10 A. NJ. stopped
outside and discharged her plot. Willie
stopped, about five minutes alter the pilot
had left the vessel, two of tie tubes in the
boiler-room 'letgo." Five Tnen happened
to be standing near and werasaruck by the
tubes, the scalding water andsteam. Two
of the men were killed outright and three
scalded The names of tile killed were
John Wbitmarsh and Richard Carroll.
Firemen Thomas Hanson ami Geo. Riley.
and a water-tender named Brown were
scalded, the former seriouslyand the latter
slightly. The steamer INN lediatelv put
about and returned to Honolulu. An in
quest was held upon the bodits of the dead
men, which detained the steainer at Homo
lulu until IL p NJ. Sunday nieht. The acci-
dent was one that is easilylemedied. and
one that is said to be likely 70 occur at apy
time on any vessel. The two firemen were
left IN the hospital at Honolulu, and it was
supposed when the vessel left that Hanson
would not survive his injuries The water
tender, Brown, did not lear, the steamer,
and is about recovered. The Mariposa ar
rived at the dock at 80 P. , and is now
discharling.
Bay District Races.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 22d.-The post
poned race between Emfress, Hayward
Chief, Willie s. and RachelI'yas completed