Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-10-04

Raw, an old and Influential citizen of this
county, died suddenly at his residence. two
miles from town, from rheumatism of the
heart at $50 o'clock last night. Mr.. Ray
came to the State in 1852, and engaged in
mining at French Corral and near here,
also in farming. He was a wealthy man,
and in public and political affairs leading
Republican for over thirty years. He was
highly esteemed, and his sudden death is
regretted by all. He was widower. Three
daughters and a son survive him-all mar.
ried but one. His remains will be buried
here Tuesday next.
Salinas Races.
SALINAS, October 3d.-The racing to-day
was very close. The first race, trotting, fol
district two-year- purse of 5000, wa:
won by Starlight Best time, 2:42.
The second race. pacing, purse of $500
two heats were won by San Jose, two by
George Wapple and one by A. B. Besi
time, $50 Postponed till to morrow.
The third race. trotting, the first heal
was won by Marion, and the next two by
Billy Emerson. Best time, 2:353. Post
poned till tomorrow.
The fourth race, running, for district
two-year-olds, was won by Valledoor. Best
time, :523.
Sndstd Il dirs
YREKA, October 3d.-Tbe attendance is
much greater to-day. The first race, mile
and repeat, purse of see, was won by
Wild Oats. Time in both heats, 1:492.
The second race, trotting, purse OF $3.50
was won by Effie V. Best time, 1851.
The third race, trotting, three-year-o
was won by Ante Rho. Best time, 5;074.
Harbor of Refuge.
SANTA CRUZ, October 3d.-Colonel w. II
II. Benyaurd, of the Engineer Corps of the
United States army, Is here on prellml'
nary visit of inspection and examination,
prior to his making surveys and estimates
for O breakwater to be constructed at this
place to make this port har3or of refuge
An appropriation for this purpose was in
corporated in the river and harbor bill
passed at the recent session of Congress.
Charged With Stage Robbery.
TULARE, October 3d.-Joseph Merritt has
been arrested here and charged with COM
plicity in the Pixley stage robbery OF two
years ago. A man named Luke. who
claims to be detective, made the charge.
Merritt has been held in 81 600 bail.
Idaho Election Returns.
BOISE CITY idaho, October 3d.-Re-
turns from all but three counties in the
State give the entire Republican State
ticket over 1900 majority. The Republi-
cans have elected forty-three out of the
tifty-four members of the Legislature.
Sharp Shock of Earthquake.
HEALDsBURG. October 3d.-A sharp shock
of earthquake was felt in this city at LOS
to-day. The vibrations seemed to be from
north to south, and the shock was accom-
uanied by distinct and prolonged rumb.
Ing.
Death Sentence.
PORT TOWNSEND (Wash.), October 3D.
Dominica Cecilia, convicted of the murder
of Jose Delites, was this morning SEN
fenced by Judge Sachs to meet death by
hanging December 10Th.
Held to Stand Trial.
SAN Francisco, October 3d.-At the con-
clusion of the preliminary examination OF
Millie Panhorst for killing Sam Goldberg,
Judge Rix held the defendant to stand trial
without bail.
Carson Fair.
CARSON New, October 3d.-The district
fair is nov in progress here, and may con-
tinue next week. Much interest is taken
in the racing events.