Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-09
TEE SCHOOL TROUBLES.
More Charges Preferred Before the Board
of Education.

The City Board of Education held an adj
journed regular meeting last evening, at
which all the members were present. L. 1.
Robinson appeared and presented memo
randa of charges which he stated he would
submit against Professor o. NJ. Adams, Prin-
! cipal of the High School, as follows: First
Conduct unbecoming a gentleman and
teacher. Second-Getting intoxicated, chew
ing tobacco and drinking in the presence of
his pupils. Third-Conduct tending to de-
moraliZe the school department.
Mr. Gritfitts stated that, as the special
committee for the purpose, he was not yet
prepared to report the course of study for the
High School. The Superintendent was
added to the committee, and further time
given.
The Finance Committee reported the bills
for reinsurance of the city school property,
which report was accepted.
Applications for positions as teacher and
also for reelection and promotion were re-
ceived from number of ladies'
On motion Of Mr.. Tracy, the salary Of the
| Principal of the High School was fixed at 1925
per month in place of $3.50, heretofore paid.
After several motions and amendments as
! to the salary OF the Vice Principal, the sub
ject of salaries for that position and the other
teachers of the High School was postponed
until future meeting.
| The question as to the time the High
School and all the city schools shall com
upon examination Of its records it was ascer-
tained that on April 26. 1880. the time for
commencement of the school year was
changed from the second Monday in June to
the first Monday i'll July, at which time all
the schools will commence this year.
Passing to the salaries in the Grammar
schools, that of the Principal of the Sscra-
mento Grammar School was fixed at S115 per
month, in place of $500, heretofore paid.
MIR. McClatchy moved that the title Of
Vice Principal OF the Sacramento Grammar
School be dropped. Lost-ayes 8, noes 5.
Mr. Hornblower gave notice of reconsider
alton.
The salary of the Vice Principal of said
school was fixed at S115, the same as hereto
fore paid.
The meeting, upon motion, then adjourned
to meet at the High School building this
evening at half past o'clock, when the in
vestigation of the charges presented will be
resumed.
TRIAL JURORS DRAwN.-In the Superior
Court yesterday forenoon the following trial
Jurors were drawn for the June term John
Rider, II. F. Smith, j. H. Corbin, Samuel
Sisenyine, J. G. Hogan, John A. Odell, S.
H Pugh, Joseph Bailey, J. w. Lee, Orlando
Smith, Emanuel Berdolt, L. G. Edgington,
J. w. Leftwich, James G. Davis, Otis Free
man, J. c. Hite M. Wilson, G. III. Hatten,
W. II. Hobby, George Cavitt, l.. Neubourg,
Milton Twiggs, Henry Treichler, John Reel,
Gabriel Beckley, +. Woodward, James I.
jackson, D. I. Lufkin, j. +. Richardson, b.
A. Burr, Hatley j. Norton, J. n. Patton, f.
Massol, Joseph S. Painter, Michael Miller,
Marsden Manson, Edward Wilhelm, Thomas
Sayles, B. Gossner, Richard Cass, Charles
Sexton. T. S. George, j. FL. Humphrey,
john Herring, f. l.. Wheeler, James Hol-
land, Il. G. Parsons, NJ. McManus, W. Z.
Wise, Joseph Fritz.
Law Observation-Disclosures T. w. Gilmer
decided an important question yesterday re-
lating to the laws of trade, in the case of
Benning Bros. VS.. Bell Bell sold his furni-
ture and auction business to Benning Bros,
and covenanted not to carry on the same
character of business upon the same block in
this city. Afterwards Bell opened store
across the street from his old stand, and
gagged in selling furniture at auction. Ben
| ming Bros sued and yesterday the Justice
rendered his decision, holding that Bell had
violated his covenants and awarded damages
to plaintiff Bell sought to avoid the results
by claiming that be was simply acting for
another person. This the Justice held TO be
subterfuge, and with the purpose and intent
to avoid his contract. WA. Anderson APP
peared for Renning Bros, and j. n. Young
for defendant Bell.
ZouAvEs RURALrzrNc. The Sacramento
Zouayes, Captain Sims Emory commanding,
went TO Natona Grove yesterday on their
annual picnic. The company presented
soldierly appearance as it marched through
the streets on its way TO the special train and
was the subject Of deserved complimentary
remark In front Of the company VIM
Gait, the first Captain of the organization,
marched, bearing huge bouquet. The Cap
tain couldn't 90 along, but was " bound to
see the boys off, D." as he remarked. The COM
pany and its guests occupied four cars
They had an enjoyable excursion, AID re-
turned about $3.50 last evening. The company
pracliced with the rifle, but did Tot have
regular target shooting.
Too Much Philip Grogan, a
rancher, came into town and got too much
banzine in his receptacle, which put him off
his equilibrium and led him to busting things
generally. lie cleaned out the Sacramento
! Saloon, proprietor and all, took possession,
upset the chairs, tables, sugsr-bowl5, etc, and
/ had got pandemonium well under way when
officer Lee stepped in aud with q brisk appli-
cation of physical persuasion finally planted
| bis man behind cell door at the station
house. During the scuffie Grogan derauged
| his protectors clothes generally, and caused
the loss Of a large crystal s!eeye-button be-
longing to the officer
Police CoURT.-There were but few cases
before the Police Court yesterday, and which
were disposed of as follows: Lottie Smith,
grand larceny, for robbing Mcclellan while
visiting her house on Third street, waived ex-
! animation, and was bound over to the Supe-
rior Court, with bail fixed at 81 0G0, in default
Of which she went to the County Jail. John
Williams, charged with vagrancy, was dis
charged. George Washington, grand larceny,
was arraigLed, and case continued until to-
day. George Kline, drunk, was fined So 80.
Court adjourned until to-day.
The HoRRIBLEs-T Horribles met and
effected permanent organization last even
ing BIZ electing F. Anthony President, J. n.
! I,arkin Vice President, d. DeBerrardi Treas
urer, and w. +. Griggs Secretary. Prizes
are to be awarded TO characters and groups,
and they viii be open to competition for all
throughout the State The meeting resolved
TO act independently Of the Citizens General
Fourth of July Committee. The attendance
was large and the enthusiasm marked.
CITY CoLLEcroR's REPORT The City Tax
Collectors report for 1879-SO, just made, is a
remarkably favorable entry in the history OF
Sacramento finances, showing out of total
assessment OF S210,0Si 80 only 81, 2S2 % re-
naming unsolicited and duly accounted for
to the city. The present Collector, Mr.. Put
nam, has in this, it is stated, presented the
most favorable showing OF uncollected taxes
ever returned with the CITY Collectors re-
port.
TINE EXTENDED. State Board of
Equalization have extended the time to the
third Monday in July for the County AS
SCISSOR to complete his assessment book, and
also extended the time to the Board of Super
viscrs Of this county to the first Monday in
August, 1880, to examine the assessment
book and to equalize the property of the
county for this year.
OPEN LODGE MEErIsG.-Capital Lodge
No 81, I. o. G. T., held an open meeting
last evening at Fireman's Hall which was
largely attended. and general good time
was enjoyed. Speeches were made and music
| given and the pleasing features of the inside