Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-31

seeIHS 10 De starting up In Qlfferent parts OF
the State, and may possibly become rife in
San Francisco. 1t was the opinion of the
physicians that it is commonly periodical in
its appearance, and that it is now about time
for it to make itself actively manifest again
The necessity for vaccination was held to be
important now, inasmuch as no general eff
fort in that direction has been made for some
time. The President added that there
was at the present time a pIe1isposition
to exanthematous diseases generally. DR..
Widney stated that the Spanish ranch
horses around Los Angeles formed a prolific
source of this kind of disease.
The Secretary directed, as a commit
tee, to prepare circular for distribution on
the subject of diphtheria and smallpox, and
the precautions advisable to be taken by the
public. The President was subsequently
added to the committee. After a general
discussion upon the subject of vaccination
and the relative value of the different kinds
of virus, the Board adjourned subject to call.
STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE. - Information
has been received of the strange disappear
ance of John E. Fitch, of Dry Creek, Stan
islaus county. He left his home on Sunday.
the 18th instant, and went to Oakdale.
Leaving his team at the livery stable in that
place, he took the train for Stockton, to pur-
chase groceries and provisions, on the morn
ing of the 18th, stating to the livery-keeper
that he should be back, he thought, that
night. Upon leaving home he told his wife
ne would be back on Tuesday evening, but
nothing has thus far been heard or seen of
him. His continued absence was at first &C.
counted for under the supposition that he had
concluded to go to Reno and Honey Lake to
attend to some business there but, hearing
nothing from him, telegram was sent to
Reno making inquiries, and a reply
returned that he had not been seen
there. 1t was then thought possible
that, as he had talked of buying a pillow. he
had come from Stockton to Sacramento. as
ne generally purchased such articles from
Baker Hamilton of this city. A letter was
accordingly addressed to Assemblyman Null
holland, who is an acquaintance of the fam
lily, and from whom these facts are gained,
but nothing can be learned of him as having
come to this city, and thus everything re-
mains mystery. Mr.. Fitch is 80 years of
age, weighs about 200, fair complexion and
5 feet IL inches high. He is a member of the
Masonic fraternity and has large circle of
friends, and no reason for the mysterious dis
appearance can be given.
METROPOLITAN THEATER.-This is to be
the last day of the Davene,R oseri American
Four Combination here. This afternoon
matinee performance will be given. Last
night the Dayenes were exceedingly success
full in their thrilling gymnastic and acrobatic
performances, which are decidedly the best
ever given here; indeed they appear to be
OF a character to give foundation for the
claim that the Dagenes are unsurpassed at
this day anywhere. Roseri, Camis and Or
tori appeared last evening in three distinct
dances. Magerald Davene gave a sample of
her English and French songs and rapid cos
tune changes. Tonight, as special feature,
Lolita Davene will engage in a contest of
rope-climbing with Harry Ramsay, of
this city for S25. The one who goes up of
tenest and fastest to win. 1t is claimed for
Ala and Lotto that they are the champion
rope-climbers of the world, and that in New
York their climbing, hand over hand, was
admitted to be the finest exhibition of that
kind of gymnastics ever made there 1t is
certain that both the girls are very expert
upon the rope, as has been shown here nightly.
Tonight, however, they propose to make
their best efforts in that line. The perform
ance is to be for the benefit of the Davenes
and The -Four, who as high kickers and
rou3h-and-tumble gymnasts are astonishing.
Adams In his Dutch character acts, and
Heating with his piccolo solos, add much to
the programme.
OPINIONS UPON TAXATION. = Attorney
General Hart is receiving numerous applica-
lions for opinions upon matters of taxation
arising under the present Constitution. The
question has also been submitted to him as to
tha RATE Of for Il l.
the State officers from the LIST of January I'M
til the time legislation shall be had and to
take effect, in the absence of such legis-
lation, until the LIST of July next The new
Constitution provides that no salary shall be
authorized by law for clerical services not
therein provided for, exceeding 81 600 per an
mum for each clerk employed. The Constitu-
ton also provides that all laws in force at the
adoption of this Constitution, not inconsistent
Herewith, shall remain in full force and
effect until altered or repealed by
legislation. 1t also provides that the
provisions of all laws which are inconsistent
with this Constitution shall cease at the
adoption thereof, except that all laws which
are inconsistent with such provisions in this
Constitution as require legislation to enforce
them, shall remain in full force until the first
day of July, 1880, unless sooner altered or re-
pealed by the Legislature. The question is,
whether or not the provision in relation to
the salary of clerks, above referred to, re-
quires legislation to enforce it, and the opiu-
ion of the Attorney General has not as yet
been given.
HIBERNIAN SocIETY.-The regular annual
election of the Hibernian Benevolent Society
occurred at Pioneer Hall last evening, and
there was also a presentation. P. F. Do
Ian was elected President J. c. Devine,
Vice President J. J. Carroll, Recording Sec
Rotary; 2. Flaherty, Corresponding Secre-
rectors elected were Robert Devliu, Stephen
Dryer, Terry McMorry, J. P. Dray and
o. Hamon. A motion was then carried
voting 5000 for the relief of sufferers in
Ireland. and Hugh Casey, James Mcclure
and J. J. Dennis were appointed commit
tee to forward the same to the Relief Com
mittee of Dublin The members of the So
ciety then presented to James O'Neil, the re-
firing President, handsome and valuable
gold-headed cane, appropriately engraved.
The meeting then adjourned and enjoyed
repast.
A WOMAN SHoT.-Yesterday afternoon,
about o'clock, an italian named Barthole-
new Segalli met his wife on the sidewalk in
front of restaurant on Front street, between
l. and NJ, and at once took from his hip
pocket small pistol from which he fred one
shot at her. The ball entered the head Just
back of the left ear and passed diagonally
round the back of the head, without entering
the skull, producing painful though not
dangerous wound After firing the shot the
man fed, and has not been captured. though
local officers Martin and Brissell were soon
on the ground, and have been searching for
him with warrant charging him with an as
sault to murder. About the 18th of the pres
ent month Segalli severely heat his wife,
whereupon she left him, and has since avoided
him. This aroused his hatred, and he evil
IDENTIFY intended to take her life.
ExToRTIoN- Last night officer jackson
arrested R. F. Fitzgerald upon a warrant
charging him with an attempt to extort the
sum of 800 by verbal threats. The warrant
was sworn out by G. A. Moore, Vice.Presi-
dent of the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance
Company, for which Fitzgerald was once