Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-03-12
A CASE OF FINE PROSPECTS.


| He was not member Of either house, but
was interested in little independent law
making. He is genial man, fun of that
quality of amiability which is so acceptable
in the social circle and makes its possessor
hale fellow well met everywhere. Indeed,
both he and his wife are people worth know
ing, and have the art of making friends. But
there is one failing which those who know him
deeply deplore-he is bad pay, especially
slow; he pays in time, but with him time is
not an essential element Of credit, or rather,
it is essential, if it be long. Time with him
is money, and hence he pays in time. He
came to the Capital City with his wife and
baby and baggage, and the lot brought up at
the residence of an old friend, who was glad
to see them. But when the first greetings
were over, the visitor, with that charming
trankness which is one Of the chief Ingredients
of his amiability, disclosed the real purpose
OF the call. He expected to be in the city
during the remainder of the legislative ses
sion, and of all things desired to board with
his friends, where his wife and child would
have all the comforts of home and be sur
rounded by those cheerful and loving in
iuences which were so characteristic of the
hreside of his friend, and made their domes-
TIC circle little heaven upon earth. The
lady of the house could not deny that the de-
sired association would be agreeable. but
hesitated, nevertheless, and exhibited not
little embarrassment at the request, intimat.
ing that she scarcely felt equal TO the task OF
receiving boarders and giving them that atten-
ton which would be their due. But he re.
sponded with warmth, that they would
be Gas of the family;" there should be no
special efforts made in their behalf, indeed,
for that very reason did they desire
to avoid the regular boarding house and
secure lodsment with their dear friends,
where cold formality would be an unknown
quantity and the laws of friendship the only
code. At this iuncture the head of the
household came upon the scene, and after
hearty greetings were exchanged the request
OF the visitors was renewed to him. The
husband and wife exchanged glances, which
each correctly interpreted; the wife read in
the husbands eyes, "Pll be hanged first,
and the latter saw in his wife's glance a fixed
determination not to consent until security
was given Accordingly he began to APP
proach the subject with well-bred gentleness
"W We have never taken boarders-our
rooms are small"
Ample, my dear friend, ample for US,
assure you"
"But cannot supply my table as would
be proper for an old friend at any such figure
as you can procure board for just over across
the street, you know; our price would proba-
bly, exceed what you expect to pay"
But, oblivious to this quiet sarcasm, the
other replied: Certainly not; it makes no
difference to me, | assure you; few dollars
more or less is of no consequence"
But, permit me to inquire can you
afford such an outlay as your residence with
us would necessitate? In short, what are
your present prospects p
"Ah see your drift You want to know
what likelihood there will be of my paying
Oh no offense not the slightest, | assure
you-not the slightest. My prospects are
good-excellent. To tell you the truth
though, for obvious reasons, 1 don't wish it
to go further-I am here to secure the passage
of little bill, one quite sure to pass-quite
sure-a bill to divide our county. Now the
people of my town, over iu or end of the
county, are all in favor of it; and if the bill
passes, and the Governor signs it, and our
town is made county seat of the new county,
the prominent members Of my party oven
there have promised me to go for me in the
Convention for the nomination for Sheriff,
and If l get that, and am elected, I'll be able
to pay you square up. So, you see, my pros
poets are excellent"
1t is perhaps needless to add that while the
wife Of that household nearly choked herself
with her handkerchief, and had to retire IN
der a severe fit of coughing, her better and
Drawer half informed his dear friends that las
the lawyers would say) :" the damages were
too remote" And thus it was that another
friendship was ruptured, another bowl bro
ken at the fountain, and one more influential
citizen set adrift to curse the inhospitality OF
Sacramentans, and inveigh against the pride
which is bred in the hearts Of people who can
only remember that they live in the Capital
City. and always put on airs over we coun-
try folks"
The LAMBLETT MURDER CAsE.-In tie
Superior Court yesterday the day was occu-
pied with the argument of the attorneys en-
gagged in the case of Frank Lamblett, charged
with wife murder. The Courtroom was
crowded with an audience who listened at
tentively, but the general opinion seemed to
be that the evidence was insufficient to cause
the conviction of the defendant. The open
ing argument for the people was made by |
District Attorney Henry l.. Buckley, who |
spoke during one hour and fifty minutes,
treating the case in fair, just and thorough |
manner. very creditable to him, which was
especially noticeable because it was his first |
case and first effort in the Court. After q |
recess Of one hour A. 2. Catlin spoke for the
defense, consuming the same time as had the |
first speaker. 1t had been agreed that the |
argument should all be made within six
hours, but at the request of the attorneys the /
time was extended. Henry Edgerton fol |
lowed for the defense and occupied NEARLY |
two hours in reviewing the testimony. At
FIVE o'clock the Court took recess until
nine o'clock this morning, when Mr.. Edger-
ton will resume his plea and use the first
hour. The argument will then be closed by
ex- District Attorney Blanchard, who is en-
gagged in the prosecution.
ATTACKED 81 HooDLUMs. Early last even
ing Deputy Constable May heard cries of
'.Poliee," and soon found party of hood
luns engaged in scufle on j street, just
above Third. On approaching them, making
known his authority, and demanding that
thew be quiet the officer was pushed over
and struck by the aggressive roughs aud
might have been severely treated had not
several Young men come to his rescue and
assisted him in arresting the entire party.
The three arrested gave the names OF Nike
Burns. John Fitzpatrick and Chauncy Riv
ers, though the last named was the one that
had invoked the aid of the police in resisting
the assault of the other two.
THROWING SToNEs.-Last night special
officers Martin, Lucas, May and Ferral
arrested gang of overgrown hoodlums
named JONI cOul W
Wilson and John Melvin, who were engaged
in miniature warfare on Chinatown. They
were on Third street throwing stones at the
doors and windows of houses occupied by
Cinnamon. When taken in custody one of
them attempted TO run away, but being
stopped, proclaimed himself the 'second
Denis kearney." and said, ''If had re-
volver things would be different" He de-
clined to be taken to the police Office until he
had tested the weight of an officers cane.
METROPOLITAN THEATER.-At the Metro
politan Theater this evening Captain Jack
Crawford, the poet scout begins brief en-
gagement He will present Buffalo Bills
romantic drama, Life on the Border" He
will be supported by Miss Constance Murlle,
Russell Bassett and troupe selected pur-
posely for the character of drama in which
he appears, and which calls for versatility
and familiarity with the stage. Captain
Jack when here before was favorite, and
will probably be again greeted by many ad-
mirers.
ARRESTS arrests of yesterday were
Charles Lucas, by officer Harvey and special
officer Harrison, for being drunk Niconora
| Morales, disturbing the peace, by officer Do
Ian; CLANCY Rivers, Mike Burns and John
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