Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-28

wind and the fire seems to be under con-
troll. The losses are: A o. Davis, cloth
ing, $4,000; J. q. Burt clothing, SIS 600:
ID. b. Wesner, photographer, $1,000; Buer-
mann, wholesale liquors, $4,000; J. Mack
y Co, insurance agents. 81 900; Linyille &
Co., real estate, 81, goo; Rubber Stamp Gem
pany, $500; II. Conner, law library, 81 900.
The total loss will approximate $4,000.
The insurance divided among losers is
about $25 600.
Railroads Mt Pasadena.
PASADENA, August 27th.-A force of 100
men commenced to work on the Los An.
geles, Glendale and Pasadena Rapid Transit
railroad yesterday, at the southern limits
OF the city. The San Gabriel Valley Rapid
Transit Road, another company Sc king
entrance TO the city of Pasadena, has been
lying quiet for some time but is now ac-
lively engaged in the endeavor to secure
the night OF way parallel to and adjoining
the track of the Santa Fe. These proceed
lngs are being watched with much interest.
Death of Shasta Pioneer.
REDDING (Cal.) August 27th.-Stinson
). Smlthson, pioneer of Shasta county,
died this morning after a short but painful
illness. He was a man who lived and
died above reproach, honest and upright in
all the walks of life. He leaves very
large relationship, among them being a
daughter, the wife OF John Z REYNOLDS,
Under Sheriff; also a son, married, with a
family. and his esteemed widow. The
funeral occurs tomorrow, under the au-
spices OF the Redding Masonic Lodge, of
which he was Tyler.
Humboldt County Fair.
RoHNERyILLE, August 27th.-The Ninth
District Agricultural Fair opens Seutember
2Sd, and will continue for five days. 1t
bids fair to be the largest and best ever
held here. The Directors are making large
improvements to the grounds. Over IS goo
has been spent already. Larger premiums
apd purses will be given than last wear.
The best of races are expected especially
among colts. More horses are in training
on the grounds than at any of the previous
fairs.
Dead in Il Straw Stack.
REDwooD CITY, August 27th.-The body
OF an unknown man was found to-day
about mile from town lying in straw
pile. From appearances he must have
been dead four or five weeks. and was 100
much decomposed to admit of identity. He
was about i've feet six inches high and so
years old. He wore blue sack coat, brown
vest and pants, and buckle brogan shoes.
An inquest was held, and rendered q yeI-
dict OF death from causes unknown.
Woman's Suicide.
CAYUCAs (Csl }, August 27th.-Mrs. Sloan,
wife of rancher near here, and mother of
large family, killed herself by hanging
last night. Mental depression, due to i'll
health, is the supposed cause. Deceased
was much respected. The event is widely
deplored.
Irrigation at Del Monte.
GGLRoY, August 27th-Hon. P. r. Tully,
on invitation, has joined Governor SIAN
ford, Senator Reagan, Congressman MOI
row and Senator Jones TO visit Del Monte
on special train to discuss irrigation and
the good things of the noted resort.
Important Decision.
SANTA Cruz, August 27th.-Judge Nc.
Cann decides the case of the city against
Mrs. Blackburn, to recover possession of
premises on the beach, in favor of the city.
1t is an important decision.
Sentenced to Two Years.
SAN LUIS OBIsPo. August 27th.-M. r.
Duffy pleaded guilty of forgery, in the
Superior Court, and has been sentenced TO
two years in the State Prison.
Sudden Death.
LATHRoP, August 27th.-A. Griggs, an
attorney at Visalia, was taken from train
Is on Sunday aud died at 7:l5 this morn
ing. His wife was with him.