Sacramento daily record-union., 1890-03-14

view of establishing a champagne factory. He |
says an article of superior quality of French |
Champagne can be made and sold in the San |
Francisco market at one-third the present price.
Citizens OF Santa Rosa have subscribed 500 |
10 assist in repairing the ball grounds and uni |
forming the club preparatory to the opening OF
the league season.
Since the rain stopped, plowing and cultiyat
ing the soil mas been resumed, and vegetation
is growing rapidly, and the indications are good
for late but heavy fruit crop.
That San Quentin Quarry.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13th.-In the matter of
letting the quarry at San Quentin Director
sonntag to-day said he is opposed to the
scheme, aud would vote again st the proposition
1t reported that Depue also is against it, so
that their votes will offset those of Deylin and
Craig.
Pal Reddy has the casting vote, and, said TO-
day that he was in favor of giving work to the
needy, and believed in allowing the contractor
| to make something out of his contract.
Crimmins, when asked abou. the quarry, de-
ciined TO make any statement until he had
made certain inquiries then he will talk freely.
The fund for the unemployed amounts to Sl6,-
600. To-day Theresa Fair contributed $500.
Annual Encampment.
EUGENE CITY (0r.), March 13th.-The ninth
| annual Encampment of the G. A. r. for the De-
partment of Oregon met at Eugene City yester-
| day. 1T is presided over by Commander McEl-
roy, and closes its session this evening. About
| elgnty-elRnL representatives were present, rep
resenting most of the posts in western Oregon,
| and about two thirds of the posts in the State.
The meeting has been pleasant and successful
and a large audience attended the open session
| last night and to-day
Burial Denied.
| ALBUQUERQUE, March 1Sth.-Jose Cervantes
| a Mexican printer, was 'sbucked" off bis horse
Wednesday, breaking his neck. While lying on
| the ground the horse kicked him several times
| in the face.
The Jesuit Fathers CT the Catholic Church this
morning refused TO conduct his funeral or allow
him to be buried in their cemetery. 1t is feared
| that a rupture among the Mexicans will result
| from the action of the Fathers
Landslide in Alaska.
PORT TOWNSEND March 13th-The steamship
George W. Elder arrived yesterday from Alas
kan ports. The weather, which has been very
severe in Alaska this winter, has moderated.
General activity prevails through the mining
section, and good season is promised.
1t is reported at Juneau that landslide e has t
gold mining comany in the basin.
Woodland Prize Fight.
WOODLAND, March 13th.-A fight took place
this evening in the warehouse on the edge OF
town between Charlie Turner (colored), of Sac
ramento weight $50 and, Jaek Burns (white). of
OF $50 and gate receipts. Turner won the fight
in the nineteenth round. Little science was
displayed. Burns showed great endurance, be-
ing knocked down fourteen times.
oregon cannon
PORTLAND (Or.) March 13th.-interviews with
leading Gamers regarding the report that an
English syndicate had purchased extensive in
terestS in the salmon canneries on the Columbia
river, show that they think there can be no
truth in the report, as no negotiations for such
purchase are known to them They think there
is New York syndicate interested, however,
and probably that is where the news origin
ated.
Three Masked Burglars.
SPOKANE FALLS (Wash.), March 13th.-Three
masked burglars entered Goldsmith d Co.'s
store at an early hour this morning. One of
them took revolver belonging to w. w. Thigh
man, clerk who was sleeping in the store, and
kept him quiet by holding it at his head while
the Others loaded wagon with goods. The
thieves escaped.
WIN Go to Washington.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 1Sth.-At meeting of
the Harbor Commissioners, to-day, Chief En-
gineer Manson wss granted thirty days leave
of absence, to go as one of the committee of
five before the River and Harbor Committee OF
Congress and urge the claims OF California for
an appropriation to improve its navlgable
streams.
Coasting Trade.
SAN DIEGO, March 13th-The Ereniig Sun
saws: Mr. Hewitt is here representing COM
pany of Tacoma men to secure an option on the
wharf for operating lire of sailing vessels be-
tween here and Puget Sound. They propose to
bring lumber and coal down, and viii take re-
turn cargoes of hay, cement, marble and build
ing stone.
1t Pays to Hold Fairs.
ONTARIO March l3th.-The State Citrus Fair
seems to be attended with a boom in orange
lands. Eastern buyers are on the alert About
100000 worth was sold here yesterday and to-
day, mostly bearing orchards, for cash. River
side, Redlands and Pomona report similar
activity.
Buried With Military Honors.
SAN Francisco. March 13tb.-The mortal re.
mains of Frank H Bacon, who at the time OF
his death was Adjutant-General of the Grand
Army of the Department OF California, were laid
to rest in the National Cemetery, at the Pre-
honors.
Weather Notes.
lone. March 13th.-The weather is fine and
the roads improving rapidly. Farmers are sgain
plowing and business of all kinds is reviying.
REDDING, March 13th.-It is beautiful weather.
There is much life and activity in the town.
Amador Mine Sold.
lone, March 1Sth.-The Lambing or Arroyo
Seco gravel mine, located near here, was sold
to-day at public sale for 1880 and was bid in
by S. NJ. Knight of sutter Greek, for the benefit
OF the creditors Mr.. Knight will put the mine
in order and commence work on it at an early
day.
Charged with Embezzlement.
FRESNO, March 1Sth-C W. Remsburg, owner
of the Fresno Marble Works and agent for va
rious insurance companies, went to San Fran
cisco, ii is stated here, where he is wanted on
charge OF embezzlement, under an assumed
name.
Ex-Governor Woods Estate.
PORTLAND, March 13th.-The appraisers of the
estate Of the late Ex-Governor George l.. Woods
fled their report today, showing the estate to
be valued at S3,247. The smallness OF the estate
is due to the Governors generous nature and his
honest career during life.
Applying for a New Trial.
FRESNO March 13th.-The Chinaman who was
sentenced to be hanged here on the 2Sth of this
month, will probably have a new trial. Papers
are being prepared and au order has been is
sued to postpone the erection of the gallows.