Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-23
Willows Racing.

WILLOWS, August 22d-The third davis
races of the Willows Association proved
the most successful and satisfactory both in
attendance and general interest of anv vet
under their auspices. The grand stand was
hiled largely with ladies. Betting was
lveiy and the results not entirely to the
hiking OF the knowing ones.
The first lace, pacing, mile heats, there
were two entries. 1t was won by John Z.
in 2:34l, 235 and 2:3S!.
The second race, running, ther. were
three entries. 1t was single dash of a
nile and was won by Johnny Grey in
1:4S4.
In the stallion trot the first heat was won
by Stranger. Time, 2:403. The second bv
Almont in 2:41@, the third by Almont in
2:463, the fourth by Stranger in 2:4O, the
Nth and race was won by Almont in 2:S53.
Portland Items.
PORTLAND, August 22d.-Suit was entered
to-day IN the Circuit Court by B. X. Jones
against the Portland and Willamette Val
ley haiEoad Company to recover $50, ,459
damages. In the the complaint Jones SAYS
that he hsd the following property de-
strCyed by lire on the 20th of July, 1889,
caused from sparks flying from engines be-
longing to the defendants: A sswmill and
machinery, located between this city and
the White House, valued at $4,000;
blacksmith shop and contents $679; board
ing-house and furniture, 81 600; dwelling
house and furniture, 81, 500; barn and shed,
$500; three lumber wagons, $500; dressed
and undressed lumber, 81 $50.
Aaron Meier, who died suddenly a few
days ago, left no will. His estate is valued
at S150000.
Suicide of a Pioneer.
MODESTO, August 22i.-Tbis morning at
O'Clock Isaac Brinkerhoff, ope of Stan
lslaus pioneer citizens, left his home near
the Tuolumne river stating that he was
going to gather figs. Not returning TO
breakfast search was made. At noon be
was found in shed three hundred yards
from the house, suspended by the neck by
half-inch rope, dead. Deceased was aged
81, and native of New York. He had
been resident of California since 1852
Some years ago be was committed to the
insane asylum at Stockton, but was after
wards discharged.
Water Famine.
ALBUQUERQUE On. NJ, August odd
Owing to the scarcity of water, the Water
Works Company of this city have shut off
all customers until there is enough water
IN the reservoir for fire protection. The
citizens are indignant, and blame the CITY
Council for not compelling the Water
Works to live up to their contract. There
has been no rain for several months. The
Rio Grande is nearly dry. There are no
prospects of rain.
Fire on Salmon Mountain.
ETNA, August 22d-Tuesday some IN
known persons fired the timber on Salmon
Mountain. To. .dav the smoke is sitting,
and the fire is spreading rapidly over the
mountain, destroying large amount of
timber.
. Thrashing is in full blast in Scott valley.
There will be big yield of grain.
Fatal Mount.
Los ANGELES, August 22d.-J. c. Byram,
q prominent business man, died last night
from paralysis produced in peculiar man
ner. He was mounting a saddle horse
when the animal threw back his head and
struck Byram in the temple. He soon lost
consciousness and paralysis followed, end
ing in death.
Tired of Life.
Los ANGELES, August 22d-J. n. SYLVIA
committed suicide at Wilmington yester-
day by hanging himself to a rafter IN his
barn. He leaves a widow and several
children. Family troubles are supposed to
have been the cause of the act.
Barn Burned.
CALIsToGA, August 22d.-The large barn
on the Hot Springs grounds was DESTROYED
by fire to-day. 1t belonged to Leland Stan
ford and lis contents 10 George Lang, OF
San Francisco. The careless use of smok-
ing tobacco probably caused the fire.
Hop Pickers on Strike.
HEALDsBURG, August 22d.-About 200
hop pickers in John Boran's field struck
this morning for a raise from l cent to II
cents per pound. The difficulty was set
tied by discharging fifty tramps and
promise OF raise next week.
The Coming Boss.
SAN Francisco, August 22d.-Gossip is
wild in relation to the successor of Boss
Higgins, but nothing as yet seems to point
to the man, although the politicians, from
Dick Chute to Mike De Young are named
for the place.
Highland Springs Sold.
LAKEPoRT, August 22d.-J. E. Hughes,
proprietor of the Highland Springs, sold
them to-day to Oakland and Fresno par
ties. The consideration is improved and
unimproYed land near Fresno and cash.
Cable and Electric Cars.
TACOMA CIV. IT,, August 22d.-J. W.
Pratt of the San Jose Times has made full
investigation of the electric and cable
system in Seattle and the new electric
road here. He returns Monday.
Butte County Fire.
CHICO, August 22d.-A house on the
Troxel ranch, six miles from Chico, was
burned yesterday afternoon. Loss, 81, $50;
insured in the Californian for 81 900.
New Masonic Hall.
NAPA, August 22d.-The Masonic Hall
lately completed, costing $4,000, will be
dedicated Thursday, the 10Th.