Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-10-09
Progress of the Campaign.

| III ACsocu Il iai &c AuetlluS mere last
Prominent citizens from all parts of the
county were present, it being the only ap-
| pointment of Swift in the county. His
| speech occupied one hour and half, and
was appreciated by all.
| MAKYsvILLE, October Sth-J. c. Camp
bell, Republican candidate for Congress in
| the Second District, and A. Abbott, candi-
| date for Railroad Commissioner, addressed
the largest and most enthusiastic audience
of the campaign this evening. The Repub-
licans are feeling confident of complete
victory.
| BAKERSFIELD, Octoaer 8th- There ar
rived here yesterday NJ. F. Tarpey, Demo-
cratic candidate for Acknowledgment
Hon. w. W. Foote, J. NJ Brooks, Demo-
cratic candidate for the Assembly, and his
Republican opponent, Peter Bennett, both
of Ventura. and John Roth Democratic
candidate for Senator for this District.
Considerable enthusiasm was evoked in the
course of the day, and at night the largest
and most earnest political meeting of the
campaign took place.
SONORA, October Sth-Last night ]. W.
Rea Republican candidate for Railroad
| Commissioner, and Hon. Henry Edgerton,
addressed large and enthusiastic meeting
in this place.
| PLAcERvILLE, October Sth.-A very large
and enthusiastic Republican meeting is
being held here tonight. John F. Swift
was escorted from his hotel by band of
music, while cannon were booming on the
| hill. Swift's speech is well spoken OF by
Republicans and Democrats. If the report
to the Alta of the Democratic meeting on
| Wednesday night be true, that 1000 per-
sons were present, there are 1000 present
tonight.
New Charter for Los Angeles.
Los ANGELES. October 9th-The sub
committee appointed by the Committee of
Twenty-Five, composed of Councilmen and
| influential gentlemen of this city, held a
meeting Yesterday with reference to the
proposed new charter for thescities of Los
| Angeles and Oakland. 1t was concluded
| by them that the proposition TO have a
| City Council composed of five paid men,
| bers was the most practical one. Aside
| from their functions as Councilmen, they
would also fill ex officio offices, as follows
| One would be Chief Commissioner of
Police, the second Street Superintendent
and Sewer Inspector; the third, Fire
| Marshal Ia position not to be mistaken for
! that of Chief Engineer) the fourth, Water
| Overseer, and the fifth Inspector of Public
Buildings and Parks. This would do away
with one or two paid officers, as at present
constituted. 1t was agreed to call general
meeting of the whole committee on Thurs
day in order to obtain ratification of this
| decision.
The Monterey Fair.
SALINAS, October Sth.-At the park to-
day the first race was trotting, best in 5
entries, Roam Billy, Charley G. and Allen
L. koan Billy won. Best time, 2:SSt
The second race, free for ALL trotting, Long
fellow won, st. David second, Cairo third
Best time, 2:32 The attendance at both
park and pavilion was much larger to- day
| The annual address was delivered by
Matthew Cooke at the pavilion tonight.
Tomorrow will be the closing day. and
stock exhibit prizes will be awarded.
Horse and Baby Contests.
SANTA BARBARA, October Sth-The fair
was well attended to-day. The trotting
| Cyclone, Ventura horse. Time 3:06 The
running race, mile dash, was won by Galgo
in 1:49. The race for the Pioneer Cup Yves
postponed till tomorrow.
Seventeen babies are contesting for prizes
in the baby show.
Los Angeles Helps.
Los ANGELES, October Sth.-The Mayor
of Los Angeles tonight telegraphed 81, 900
to the Mayor of Charleston, S. c., for the
benefit of the earthquake sufferers. The
money was raised by subscription.
San Jose Items.
SAN JOSE, October Sth.-Judge Spencer
to-day granted the petition of Nathanial
Hunter for letters and guardianship of
Millie Mcdonald, aged 10, who was per-
| forming in the Standard Theater with the
understanding that she is to be returned to
the Ohio Society for the Prosecution of
| Cruelt yto Children.
Hunter to-day filed his petition for letters
of guardianship of Maud and Walter
Bliven, on the ground that the mother,
Catherine Bliven, is an improper person to
have charge of them.
| Charles A. Baxter, q saloon-keeper, was
arrested to-day on charge of bigamy. The
complaint was made by Minnie Baxter,
who alleges that she married defendant on
February 18th, and that on August 25th
he married a young lady in this city
named Lena Smith. Baxters examination
is set for October 18th, and bail fixed at
81, 500.
| Santa Rosa Items.
SANTA Rosa, October Sth- Ludolph's s
winery, between Guerneviile and Forest
vile, was burned yesterday loss, 81 800,
partly insured. The cause OF the fire is
unknown.
| The attorneys IN the Cotton case were
busy all day in Judge Temples Court, com-
pletipg the settlement of findings.
! New X. of p. Lodge.
FRESNO, October Sth.-Fresno Lodge, No.
13S, Knights of Pvthias, was instituted here
to-day by P. G. R H. Buck. The new
Lodge starts with thirty charter members.
Representatives from various Lodges are
present, and a grand banquet is being
served this evening.
Bay District Races.
SAN Francisco, October Sth.-The first
races of the season at the Bay District tract
will take place tomorrow. Manon and
Allan Roy are entered for the trotting race,
after which there will be pacing race.
A Slight shakeup.
SAN DIEGO, October Sth.-A sharp shock
of earthquake occurred here about clock
this morning. The vibration was from east
to west. No damage