Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-11

POLICE CoURT.-In the Police Court yes
terday Dan Cotton appeared for sentence IN
case of battery. and was fined sl2 So
George Washington, charged with grand lar
ceny Of jewelry from sweet Melinda (colored)
on Third and l. streets, was allowed to de-
part, on the grounds that portion at least Of
the jewelry in question was gilt from de-
PENDANT, and if they were not married they
ought to have been, in which case larceny
wouldn't be q good thing to call it. and also
the entire value of all taken would not ex-
coed six bits, which would have q democrat
izing effec. upon the charge OF grand larceny.
George also played sweet with the offended
dansel and promised to return all her charms,
undsr which delightful turn of the case the
Judge granted hi.n quittancc and detailed
prominent officer Of the Court to see that
George kept his word. WIN. Lohmeyer, for
disturbing the peace, was discharged for want
of prosecution. George II. Stevens, for OBJ
tainiu. property under false pretenses, Yves
discharged for iusuHiciercy of evidence.
jack Mccormick, for exposure of person,
pleaded guilty and to receive sentence to-
morrow. c. Shindler, misdemeanor, con-
tinued till to-day +. fairchild, INSIDE
meanor-for allowing fifth etc, to accumu-
INC dpDuI j.4o D&iltt ONtI we WEEP "il5 Vi
China slough-continued to the 18th. All
Toy, Celestial demi monde, for enticing,
forfeited deposit of so and kept dark. Theo-
dore Hennipg and Harry Miller, charge
changed to felony and continued till to-day.
CHANGE N BUsJNEss.-There has been
made an important change in the business
house of DeBcrnardi & Co., The well-known
market firm. Gus f. Comet, Thomas Coul-
ter and Peter De Bernardi have succeeded TO
the retail business of the house, and will con-
tiRue l. under the hrm name of Comet,
Coulter & Co., at 30S X street. The new
fra is composed of young men who have re-
ceived their business training under the old
iirm. DeBernardi & Co. are to continue busi-
ness a. SO K street, con6uing themselves
solely to the Wholesale aud shipping business
in the lines of fruit. produce, etc. TIE store
rooms of the two firms adjoin, and the for
mer business relation between the two houses
viii doubtless prove decided advantage in
the conduct of the business Of both.
CATCHING SHAD.-Application has been
made to the City Attorney and Chief of Po-
lice to have arrested persons catching or keep
ing on sale shad at the present season OF the
year. Warrants have not been issued thus
far, as it was believed the parties who caught
or sold them were not aware that it was pro
hibited by law. The statute provides that
any person who shall catch, offer for sale, OF
have in their possession any shad between the
LIST IF April and the lst OF December shall be
liable to arrest, etc, and the Chief of Police
has gwen orders for strict enforcement OF
the law hereafter.
PIcSIc To DAY.-The annual picnic of the
Christian Church Sunday-school will take
place at Eas. Park to-day, and arrangements
to secure an enjoyable occasion are ample.
There will be full supply of refreshments
and delicacies, games, etc. A free coach will
be run between the chapel, on Eighth street,
between \ and o, and the grounds, leaving
once an hour and the admission fee will be
only 20 cents.
Tar the great Eastern remedy, Rock and
Rye. George w. Chesley, sole agent.
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