Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-27
PetaIuma Jottings,


PETALUMA, March 26th.-Efforts are be-
ing made to introduce Normandy cattle
into this location, already noted for the
best breeds of other varieties in the State.
j. G. Marshall has planted an olive or
chsrd just outside the city limits on one of
the prominent hills.
g. A. Smith, o. T. Baldwin and Z. w.
Long were appointed delegates to attend
the Prohibition Convention at San Fran
cisco April 4th.
The golden wedding of Dr. and Mrs. ].
S. Shepherd is announced for April 5th at
their residence
The Teachers Institute of Sonoma county
convenes for its twenty-fourth annual ses-
sion at Cloverdale April 3D.
The Huntington-Crocker Party.
Copyright. 1883, blythe California Associated Press1
SANTA BARBARA, March 26th.-C. P.
Huntington and party arrived in a special
car from Los Angeles this afternoon.
Messrs. Huntington, Crocker, Stillman,
Towne and Curtis stopped here for few
minutes and then went out to Ellwood, the
present terminus of this branch of the
Southern Pacific, and returned late this
evening. During their absence the re-
mainder of the party stayed here and were
driven about the city. They will leave
here tomorrow morning for San Francisco.
Santa Rosa Republicans.
ICopyight. 1888. blythe California Associated Press
SANTA Rosa March 26th.-The Republi-
can Municipal Convention met tonight
and nominated the following ticket: Mayor,
h. W. Byington Counciimen-O Howell,
l.; d; Bqckland, J; W. Warboys; Attorney,
w. f. Russell Clerk, II. H. Churchill ;
Treasurer, E. F. Woodward; Marshal, S.
Yoho; Recorder, P. H. Dibble Assessor,
K. McGeorge Street Commissioner, w. J.
Steadman; Library Trustees-C. e. Hut
ton, G. w. Savage, C. H. Thompson, B. M
Spencer, R. M. Swain.
Weather and Crops in Santa Clara.
copyright, 1855, BY the lfornia A,sociatea Press
GILRoY, March 26th.-There was a slight
frost this morning, but no damage was
done to fruits.
The cannery here is already contracting
Tor orchard produce, paying two cents per
pound Tor Bartlett pears, one-and-a-h half
cents for peaches and apricots, and for
cherries four to six cents per pound.
Grain is looking remarkably well, and
every promise exists of fine crops of all
kinds. A few light showers next month is
ali that will be needed to make crops far
above the average.
Prohibition at Woodland,
iCopyi9h. 1855, by tie California As,oeated Press
WOODLAND, March 26th.-One of the
most enthusiastic temperance meetings
ever held in Yolo county was held here last
night. Colonel Woodford delivered forci-
bic lecture. At its close the enthusiasm
was great, and cash subscription of 81 500
was received tor the prosecution of the
work. The enthusiasm reached its climax
when w. I'll. Sudden, Supervisor of this
district, elected on the Republican ticket,
took the rostrum and pledged his vote for
Prohibition.
Sierra County Notes.
iGopy,Tgl. 1855, by The California Associated Press
FOREST CITY, March 26th-There is very
little snow on the mountains, and the
stages will make through trips in dav
from Nevada City to Sierra City and Forest
City after next Monday.
The Gravel in the Bald Mountain Exten-
sion is paying twenty dollars per day to the
man. There is bright prospect of favor
able mining season.
Fresno Is Happy.
fCopyig 1888, 6y the California associated Press
FRESNO, March 26th.-The Southern Pa
cihc Company has notified all persons bav-
ing warehouses or other buildings on the
reservation to move the same within thirty
days, as the company is going to build q
new depot, move the yards and change the
location of the tracks. 1t is thought the
shops and Division Superintendent office,
now at Tulare, will be moved here at once.
"smithy" in Trouble Again.
Los ANGELES. March 26th-E J Smith,
who had so much trouble while a Clerk in
the Assembly at the last session, was ar
rested yesterday for battering a woman in
a restaurant. His wife had separated from
him, and was in company with the lady, a
Mrs Gardner, at the time of the assault
Smith attempted to secure bondsmen in
the sum of 800, but could not, and had to
go to Jail. The lady was badly bruised
about the face.
Land Boomers Alarmed.
Copyright 1888. by The California associated Press
ST HELENA, March 6th.-Consternation
prevails among the property-owners here
who have ground in the vicinity of the
abroad station. The new depot to be
built by the company will be on an en-
larged scale and 300 yards north of the
present site, and will be completed June 1st
The Sea Gives Up a Victim.
lt0PyYNb- looo og uie otJ oThd ASsocldted frtSs.
SAN RAFAEL, March 26th.-Informatio
has just reached here that the badly de-
composed body of an unknown man, sup
posed to have fioated from the ocean, was
found this morning on the beach at the
Home Ranch, Point Reeves. Coroner Eden
will arrive here with the body to morrow
Republican Primaries at the Bay.
SAN Francisco, March 26th-[Special. J.
The Republican County Central Committee
met tonight and will call primary for the
election of one delegate for each $50 votes
cast for Blaine and one for each fraction of
las votes and over. This will make lO2
delegates. All this will be done to secure
a fair election.
Great Fire in a Yolo Town.
WOODLAND, March 26th.-There was a
disastrous fire last night at Blacks Station.
The Odd Fellows Hall and several busi-
ness houses were destroyed, leaving but
little of the business portion of the village.
1t is said that an unknown man was burned
to death.
Great Hail-storm in Los Angeles County.
Copyright. 1888, BY the lifo'uia Associased Press
SANTA ANA, March 26th.-A heavy rain
storm, preceded by thunder and lightning,
this afternoon. 1t is reported that
the heaviest hail-storm eyer known oc-
Cured at Tustin City to-day. 1t is all clear
here tonight.
More Rain Wanted.
!CoPy1ga 1888, by Dtc California 4,soeiatc4s fressI
ST.. HELENA, March 26th.-A dry north
wind has been prevailing here for several
days. The farmers and vineyardists are
praying for more rain, notwithstanding the
total fall for the season to date has been
% 20 inches.
Firemen's Election.
Icoppigh, 1sss, 6yate California Associated Press.
SANTA Rosa, March 26th.-At the cleo
ton of the Fire Department tonight, J.
W. Doubleday was elected Chief Engineer,
and w. H. Lee and ]. X. Piggett First and
Second Assistants, respectively.
The Bench Show.
San FRANCISCO, March 26th.-The entries
for the Pacific Kennel Clubs bench show
will close al 10 O'Clock tomorrow evening
March 9th, at the superintendent Office
624 Market street.