Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-31

newed the quarrel, firing three shots at
Sissel, all of which took effect. Sissel died
in a few minutes and Greenman was
arrested.
Fire in Portland.
PORTLAND (0r.), August 30th.-Early
this morning an incendiary fire occurred
in the block of the two and story frame
buildings situated on North First street,
between ID and Z, entailing the loss of
about $4,000. The block was composed of
cigar stores, saloons and lodging houses,
and was partly consumed. The loss is
covered by insurance of 5000.
A Fire at Sanger.
FRESNO, August 30th.-The town of
Sanger, fourteen miles from here. had
disastrous fire this morning The flames
started in the rear of Hawley & Co.'S store,
and destroyed it and two adjoin ng build
ings-Walton Bros. and Gilmore drug store.
Hawley's loss is $4,000; insurance 800.
Gilmore lost 81, 200. The Sanger Herald
was also burnt out; insurance $500.
Petaluma Races.
PErALUMA. August 30th. -The first race,
for the pa class. purse of Sl000. was won
by Mary Lou. Best time, 2:22l.
The second race. two. year-old colt stake,
was won by Vida Wilkes. Best time,
2;2Sl.
The last race was won BY George Wash
ingtou, Ned Lock second. Best time, 2;27l.
Chico Races.
CHICO, August 30sh.-The first race,
9:27 class, Frank NJ. won, Vic a. second.
Best time 2:lS.
Second race. 2:25 pacing. c. W G.. won
the first heat, Wapple second. Time, DDS.
! The race was not finished.
rt.s, -, R.,or5
MABYsvrLLE, August 30,h-During a
| thunderstorm at Wheatlsnd yesterday Mrs.
Stanford. who was picking hops in field,
was struck by lightning. She was holding
on TO wire at the time and was rendered
unconscious, but she revived in several
| hours and is now out of danger.
Prohibition Nominees.
WOODLAND, August 30ih-The Prohibit
| ton County Convention met to-day and
nominated Adam Steiner for Assembly,
man; G. T. Hurst. Superior Judge; -
Chestham, Clerk; ]. n Norton, Sheriff; A.
Henderson, Recorder; H. T. Jones' Asses
sor; L. o. Stephens. Coroner.
| Christian Church Convention.
SANTA CRUZ, August S0th.-One hundred
and seventy. one delegates to the annual
| Convention of the Christian Churches OF
California assembled at Garfield Park this
morning. A few committees were APP
pointed, and the Convention adjourned till
Monday morning.
| Steamship Abyssinia.
VANCOUVER (B. CO., August SOth.-The
steamship Abyssinia sailed last evening
| for Japan and China with thirtv-five cabin
passengers one steerage and 116 Chinese
| She had FPS tons of freight, principally
| flour and cotton.
Death of an Old Pioneer.
CARSON New, August 30th-E. Robin
son, an old pioneer of Lake Tahoe, died al
| Glenbrook yesterday, aged 63 years. he
| was the proprietor of the Lake Shore
Hotel He leaves wife and several chill.
dren.
The Cruiser Charleston.
SEATTLE (Wash) August 30th.-Ths
| cruiser Charleston left here this afternoon
for Port Townsend, where her crew will
engage in target practice until furthei
| orders are received.
The New Commander En- Route.
VANCOUVER Wash. J, August 30th.-Brig-
adler General John Glbbon left here this
afternoon tor San Francisco. to assume
| command of the Division of the Pacific.
Reception to Camnetti.
JACKSON, August 30th Hon. A. Cant.
| netti was given a rousing reception here
tonight by the people of Jackson, ire.
spective of party.
Raisin Shipment.
FRESNO, August 30th.-The first carload
of raisins of this seasons pack was shipped
East to .day.