Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-06-30
SECOND WARD REPUBLICAN MEETING.

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meeting last evening at the Grand Hotel, on
Front street, A. J. Senate, President of the
Club, presiding The committee appointed
to select hall for meetings OF the Club re-
ported that they had secured the same where
the meeting was being held. Anton Brewer
was elected Treasurer of the Club, and an
Executive Committee was elected consisting
of Messrs Hadwick, Nichols and Stalker.
E. D. McGraw was elected Sergeant-at-Arms.
a committee from the other Second Ward
Club appeared and desired consolidation and
unity of action between the forces of the two
organizations After considerable discussion
upon the subject, upon motion Of Judge
Welty, committee was appointed to confer
with like committee from the other Club
d: W. Welty, a. j. Senate, a. S. Cradle,
William Hadwich. and A. Brewer were APP
pointed committee. The joint committee
will meet at the Grand Hotel next Friday
for conference.
Several additional names were given to the
roll of membership.
Judge Welty, upon being called for, adj
dressed the Club and made rousing speech
for Garfield and Arthur. He said because
the Democrats had nominated General of
the Regular Army they thought to divert at
parties, but they could not do so. The Re-
publican party proposed to fight the Demo-
cratic party, and It would make no difference
who they nominated.
Speeches were also made by Others, and
general good feeling was manifest. The
Club, on motion, adjourned to meet on Tues
day evening of each week until Garfield and
Arthur are elected.
TRIAL OF MRS HAMILTON. time of
the Superior Court was consumed yesterday
in the trial of Mrs. n A. Hamilton, who is
charged with having, in this city, on the 18th
of last March, committed a murderOus as
sault upon girl named Nettie Winklepleck.
The prosecution is represented by District
Attorney Henry L. Buckley, and the defend
ant by Clinton L. White. From the testi
mony thus far elected it appears that Mrs.
Hamilton, believing that an improper init
macy existed between her husband and the
girl Nettie induced the latter, in considera-
agree to face Mr.. Hamilton, and in the pres
ence of himself and his wife admit of the in
timacy. On the above date the defend
ant, in company with her husband,
repaired to the residence of Nettie, and
while the husband remained upon the walk
near the door Mrs. Hamilton went up stairs
for the purpose of having the girl go down
and face Mr.. Hamilton. While on the stair.
way, and in the act of coming down, the girl
changed her mind and refused to go any fur
Their, whereupon Mrs. Hamilton, becoming
incensed, drew from her pocket small pistol
and shot the girl three times. one shot enter
ing the upper lip, another the side of the
head and the third shot taking effect in the
thigh. The evidence on the part of the peo-
pie has been given in accordance with these
facts. The defense interposed is that of i'm
pulsive insanity, and for the purpose of sus-
tanning which the leading physicians of the
city have been subpenaed as witnesses. The
trial will be resumed at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
MEETING OF THE HoRRIBLEs.- Horri-
hles held another meeting last evening at
the Courthouse. which was largely
attended and much enthusiasm manifested.
Reports were received from Folsom, Chico,
Woodland, Florin, Dixon, Stockton and
stating that delegations would be
present from those places and compete for the
prizes offered by the Committee of Arrange
ments. large number of prominent citi-
zens were present, and promised their sup
port and any further aid they might be
called upon to give, and some of them ex-
pressed their intention of taking part in the
proceedings, to add to its horrible character
The enthusiasm attending the preparations of
the Horribles and the general indications in
that direction are that it will be the largest
parade of the kind and most horrible in its de.
tail ever witnessed in the Capital City. The
Agricultural Park has been selected az the
point of rendezvous and place where the
procession will form. The line OF march will
be determined hereafter, and in connection
with the other branch of the celebration
The meeting adjourned until Thursday even
lug.
a BENEFIT-At Father Mathew Hall last
night number of colored citizens gave an
for the benefit of Sloan Bap-
list Church, on Fifth street. The entertain
ment was interesting, and well conducted.
Miss A. E. Christopher gave & piano solo,
very good chorus sung the anthem, 81 will !
wash my hands in innocence" and Flora |
Atkinson gave a pleasing recitation. Mrs.
Fletcher and Mrs. Washington sung the duet |
g Murmuring Sea, and won deserved APP
plause Cor a good effort and the care they ex-
erc;sed in rendering the selection. Ulysses
and Isaac Triplett and Mary Williams gave
a very amusing come 1y sketch, and presented
it well Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Fletcher
gave Summer Star" in which both ladies
sang with strong, clear voices and good effect
Then came the pretty musical sketch Illus
trative of the parable of the ten virgins. An
followed, during which refresh
ments were served to the audience. Further
singing was had, and then the floor was
cleared for the "cake walk" which is an
amusement peculiarly the "colored peoples
own, and is the source OF much merriment
and badinage.
SEREYADE To JUDGE HENRY.-Last even
ing a complimentary serenade was rendered
to Judge Henry by the First Artillery Band,
accompanied by many friends of the Judge
and family. The approach of the invading
party was made known by couple of selec-
lions finely rendered in serenade by the band.
accompanied by a display of rockets and
other pyrotechnics manned by Mr.. Coulman,
after which the company were invited in and
most royalty received and entertained by the
Judge and Mrs. Henry. The self-inyited
guests filled every nook and corner and the
time was spent in happy cheer until about
midnight, with health9 given in flowing
bumpers OF lemons de, interluded with music
by the band and selections upon piano, and
vocal. finely rendered by the hostess. Later
u
ments was served, and again music by the
little daughters Of the host and members Of
the storning party, with unreserved sociality
made the occasion one Of the most enjoyable
and successful Of the season.
Police CouRT.-In the Police Court yes
terday the charge of vagrancy against James
Powelson was continued till July Sth Mrs.
Moline and Mrs. Perry, who had quarr,l
and were arrested for disturbing the peace,
were discharged; John McKearn, charged
with attempt at robbery. was held to answer,
with bail fixed at 81, COO in default Of which
he was taken to the County Jail 70 await
trial: George Drew, drunk, was fined 81 so;
VI. Paul waz fined So 90 for disturbing the
peace Frank Cairns case of vagrancy went
over ill July 1st 1; Sarah Cairns pleaded
guilty to disturbing the peace, and was or
Gered to appear for Judgment tomorrow.
lIoRE You've BLooD.-Last Sunday morn
ing John McGird and young McClintock,
while on a bender and coasting through
Chinatown for an opportunity, took roasted
pig which ornamented the outside pest of
Chinese meat market and threw it down into
q cellar. Upon complaint being made Nc
Grid was soon after arrested, but McClintock
has thus far evaded the officers. This Nc
Ciintock is the same promising youth who
was recently arrested for the robbery of the
ice-cream man, and was discharged, not be
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