Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-08-26
A. M. E. CONFERENCE.

ness session of the Conference were conducte,
by Rev. Jenkins Williams. After their con
clusion, Rev. G.. D. Jimmerson submitted
report upon the state of the country, which
was adopted. The committee on missions
circuits and stations submitted its report
which was also adopted.
On motion, a District Conference and Sab
bath School Convention was appointed to bs
held at Stockton in April, 1881. The Con
ference is to be composed of all the ministers
travelling and local, of the district. The
Convention to be composed of the Superin
tendents and teachers of Sabbath-schools
within the district
The Bishop addressed the Conference upon
the necessity of greater courtesy of ministers
toward their people, as tending to increase
their influence and add to their success.
The Finance COMMITTEES made its report,
showing the state of the financial receipts
and disbursements of the Conference, as fol-
lows: Total receipts, 1886 3d. and disburse-
ments the same.
The following ministerial appointments for
the ensuing year we're announced by the
Bishop: San Francisco, to be supplied Sac
L. n. Triplett; Stockton, Rev. 2. r. Green
| Marysville, Rev. I. RI. West Red Bluff,
Rev. j. F. Anderson Rev. Geo. d. jim
merson was transferred to the North Caro-
lima Conference Rev. w. II. Offer was
transferred to Kansas Conference Rev. Jen-
| kins Williams to the Illinois Conference-all
to take effect from the LIST of November.
The Conference Joined in singing
| And let our bodies part,
To different cl mes repair,
| Inseparably Joined in heart,
| The friends of Jesus are.
Resolutions were passed thanking the PEG.
I ME for the pO1rtaOus which thhV
! had sustained the Conference thanking the
ministers of the several churches for their
| friendly, visits and expression of encourage
ment and sympathy; and of the RECORD
| UNION for its full and accurate reports pub
lished of the proceedings of the Conference.
The Doxology was then sung and benedic-
| ton pronounced by the Bishop, when he
pronounced the Conference closed.
| PLEA AND SENTENcE.-Matt McCabe,
charged with the crime of attempting to
commit rape upon the little Swear. old girl
recently, and who was in Jail awaiting trial,
was Yesterday allowed to come into Court be-
| fore Judge benson, who held special ses-
sion for that purpose, and plead upon the in
formation filed in his case. He was accom-
panied by his attorney, MIR. Hinkson, who
vised him to plead guilty. Thereupon Nc
Cabe arose and pleaded guilty to the charge,
and asked that sentence be at once given.
Judge benson Immediately proceeded to pro-
nounce sentence, commenting at length upon
the deprayity which the act betrayed and
the Nervousness of the crime. In conclusion,
he stated that fourteen years was the limi-
tation fixed by statute for this crime, but
owing to the advanced age of the prisoner
hi, x a.1ef III i
be that he be confined in the State Prison at
Folsom for term of eleven years. Upon
announcing the term of imprisonment Nc
Cabe seemed much surprised and angered,
and while being conveyed back to Jail spoke
quite bitterly of the treatment of his case by
the Court. Sheriff Hebron will take him
this morning to Folsom Prison, and McCabe
wilt enjoy the distinction of being the first
inmate ever sentenced to that institution
from this county.
SAILOR Bors' MEETING. The Republican
Sailor Boys Club met at Howe's Hall last
night, at which meeting there was marked
increase in the attendance. Thirty new
names were added to the roll, and the utmost
enthusiasm prevailed. Speeches were made
by j. n. Young and several of the members.
1t was decided to proceed at once to raise
means to purchase handsome uniforms and
enter upon vigorous campaign, striving to
reach as good success as it did during the last !
Presidential canvass. It was agreed also to
establish itself while on parade into feet of
three companies which will add much to
their display on such occasions. After at.
tending 70 other matters pertaining to drill, |
etc, the Club adjourned with three cheers |
for Garfield and Arthur.
POLICE CoURT.-In the Police Court yes
terday, j. Shepherd, for exposure of person
in the Plaza, was sentenced to ten days in the |
County Jail the disproportionate appear
ance Of the sentence to the olTense committed |
was occasioned by the weak mental condition
of the defendant Bob Scheirner and VIM.
Lineback, disturbing the peace, fined each /
So and costs Robert Mcclure, embezzle.
ment, tried and taken under advisement; |
Geo d. Almond misdemeanor, dismissed
by consent of prosecution Dolly Graham,
battery, dismissed on motion of City Attor-
ney G. n. Herring, burglary, tried, found
not guilty and discharged; G. Herring, dis
turbing the peace, tried, found guilty and
fined 81 and costs.
HANCOCK AND ENGLISH MEETING.-The
Third Ward Hancock and English Club held
its regular meeting last evening at Jacobs
Hall, Vice President Fitzsimmons in the
chair. and j. w. Bromigan Secretary. After
conclusion Of routine business, Mr.. Dandrid
presented the club with picture of Hancock,
2Ox3O in size. w. A. G. H., Jr. also
presented large chart picture of Hancock
and English They were accepted on behalf
If the club by the President with appropriate
remarks. The club was addressed by Mr..
Collins A. c. Hinkson, 2. j. Harvey and {
!. Lansing. Six new names were added to !
he roll, and the meeting adjourned, with
heers for the ticket.
Much ADO ABOUT NOTHING AT 1:30
his morning an individual posted himself :
pon the corner of Third and K streets and :
'awled Justify for the police. Officer Rider t
nd special officers May and Cafferty were i
uickly on the spot, when it was found that g
he man was heavily loaded with beer and S
ad been fred out of the coffee stand near at |
and by the proprietor. The noisy ipdiyid.
al was not In ured in the least, but was evil t
emily apprebensive that he would be if he C
id not secure the protection Of the guardians a
t the night. I
FREIGHT MOVEMENTS. -The following car i
Dads were received in this city yesterday; a
)ne of steel rails, of ice, 10 of coal, 3 Of !
,ood, of lumber of barley, Of cattle,
{ doors and sash. of plate iron, l of wheat. . =
of nails, l of canned fruit, l of horses. :
through carloads were forwarded East as {
Dlows One of wool, ) of salmon, l OF {
oney, 2 of wine, of canned fruit, l of ;
Mons, of fruit, of coffee, of pickles and 4
ca, of merchandise, and l car of green fruit ,
y express.
CREEDMooR RIFLE TEAM.-The military
,reedmoor rife team of this Division leave
or New York to-day, and will arrive here /;
rom San Francisco on the afternoon over q
and train. The team is in charge of General /
7. C.. Kelton, U. S. A., as Captain. They I
o to participate at Creedmoor in the next a
contest. Lieutenant Henry =. q
u. S. A., well known for his q
ong range shooting, will accompany the a
'arty. t
INV ENGINES. Two more new engines
or the Southern Pacific Railroad, received :
asst week, have been put into running order {
It the shops in this city, and will be sent for
yard to Arizona to-day. There are twenty
i've more still to be received from the East !
or the Southern road, twenty of which will )
,e OF 10 wheels and Of very heavy construc-
ion, for purpose of securing unusual power.
QUARTET OF CRTPPLEs.-With the coinci-
lence Of misfortune and circumstances there
ire at present confined in the County Jail