Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-04-17

been the largest ever held in Southern
California.
This morning the cornerstone of the new
Y. NJ. c. A. building was laid. II. j.
Mccoy of San Francisco delivered the prin-
cipal address.
Masonic Grand Council.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 16th.-Tke Grand
Council of Free and Accepted Masons of
this State met in annual session at Masonic
Temple this afternoon, but nothing beyond
preliminary work was accomplished. The
Chapter meets tomorrow and will continue
in session through Wednesday. On Thnrs-
day morning the Grand Commandery
meets, at which session the election of Of
ficers of the three Grand bodies will occur.
Notes From the Mountains.
Icopyigi, 1855, by The California associated Press
FOREST Cry, April 18th. John Myers,
stable-keeper at Downieville, while driv-
ing a load OF passengers to Pike City,
tipped his wagon and had his leg nearly
severed from his body.
There is plenty of water and the miners
are actively at work.
The Pilgrim Mining Company started its
mill at American Hill last week.
A Hot April Shower.
Copyright 1885, by the California associated Press
WHEATLAND, April 16th.-We have had
three days of very hot weather. The ther-
mometer reached 1909 in the shade this
morning. 1t is cloudy and sprinkling rain
and the indications are for showers. The
wind is south. The grain prospect is good,
and with another rain would be above the
average. The fruit crop is short OH ac-
count of Frost
Shasta Republican Delegates.
[Copyi9ht 1855. by The California ssoeiated Press
SHASTA, April 16th.-The Republican
County Central Committee of Shasta met
at Shasta to-day and appointed the follow
ing delegates to the State Convention: II.
I. Ross, ]. H. Beecher, Edward Sweeny, J.
M. Gleaves, Jacob Murray and J. W. Zum-
walt.
Blood-Horse Meeting.
SAN Francisco, April 16th.-The Blood
Horse Association is out with the an
nouncement of the spring meeting The
races are set for next Saturday, and for the
following Tuesday Thursday and Satur-
day, and besides these four regular DAYS,
some extra racing days are almost certain
to be provided.
Cases Continued.
SAN Francisco, April 16th.-The Ben
son cases were continued once again in
Judge Sawyer's Court to-day. At the in
stance of the United States District Attor-
ney, the whole matter went over until the
23d.
The consideration of the Terry.Sharon
case was postponed to the same day.
That Tehama Ostrich Farm.
[coPyiGH, 1888. by the California Associated Press
RED BLUFF, April 16th.-It is reported
here that DR.. j. g. Sketchleys intention of
locating in Tehama county is denied in Los
Angeles. 1t is g positive fact that he has
contracted to purchase a place for his
ostrich farm in this county.
Supposed Case of Suicide.
lCopyight, 1888, THE California Associated Press.
GILRoY, April 16th.-Louis Rivard, an
old resident and hotel proprietor, was found
dead in his bed this morning 1t is sup
posed that he committed suicide with
laudanum. An inquest will be held to-
night.
Mismanaged Estate.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 16th.-[Special. l.
Judge Coffey this afternoon ordered the re-
moval OF s. o. Putnam and Isaac Jessup as
executors of the Jessup estate on the
ground that they had mismanaged the
estate and were guilty of bad faith. The
estate is worth 100000.
rlro at santa Rosa.
Copyright 1883. by he California associated Pres.
SANTA Rosa, April 16th.-Last night the
residence of p. H. Gleason and its con-
tents were destroyed by fire. The origin of
the ire is not known. Mr.. Gleason was on
visit to Sacramento.
Funeral of a Clergyman.
ICopyight, 1855, by 6.e California Associated Press
ST. HELENA, April l6th.-The funeral of
Rev. E. NJ. Stuart occurred to-day. There
was large attendance. Professor Bea "a
OF Napa, delivered an eloquent address on
the occasion.
Kicked to Death.
Copyright. 1855. blythe California Associated ressl
MARYsvILLE, April 16th.-Fred. Tarke
of West Butte, was kicked in the stomach
by horse last Saturday and died yesterday
from the injuries received.
Fire at Anderson.
Tcopyig, 1855, by the California associated Press,
ANDERSON, April 16th.-The Western
Hotel is burned. Loss, $1,000. The build
ing was insured in the Lion for $1,000 and
the furniture in the Atlas for $400
Free from Smallpox.
lCopyig1e 1888, by the California Associated IressI
MURPHYs, April 16th.-The yellow flag
was taken down to-day by order of the
Board of Health. Murphy has now clean
bill of health.
Picnic Pickpockets.
PETALUMA, April 16th.-Pickpockets at
tended the picnic of the American Club at
Starke's Park yesterday, and one lady lost
gold watch and chain.
Sprinkle at Gilroy.
Icopwigt, 1888, by The California associated Press
GILRoY, April 6th.-There was slight
shower this morning but it is nowclear.