Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-03-11
LOCAL NOTES.

front of Wilson's stable and received a severe
cut upon the head. His horse, which started
to run away, was stopped by William Irwin
and further damages prevented.
The Muir arson case at Woodland has
again been postponed, and the witnesses who
had been summoned have been directed to
await further orders. No time is now set for
the trial.
An entertainment and social will be given
this evening by Sacramento Division Sons of
Temperance at Firemen's Hall, on Eighth
street. Music by Clayton Schwitzer's
Band.
The sky was clear yesterday portion of
the day, but the air was very cool and heavy
wraps were necessity for comfort
Eighty-eight immigrant passengers from
noon, including 62 males.
Two carloads of lumber were forwarded
from this market yesterday to Benson, A. T.,
and one to Elk Grove.
The March calendar of the Superior Court
appears in another column this morning.
The Aristos Club will give its first select
party at Turner Hall this evening.
Ex-senator Sharon will arrive from Wash
ington by train this morning.
The river was an inch higher yesterday,
marking 20 feet inches.
DRUIDs' BANQUET. Fidelity Grove, United
Ancient Order of Druids, celebrated its third
anniversary last evening at its assembly
room. There was present large company,
members of Fidelity and Walhalla Groves,
and several other guests and a number of la
dies. The Artillery Band furnished instru-
mental music. A welcoming chorus was sung
by the Grove, an address was made by Judge
W. A. Henry and speech by E. @. Nagle.
The Misses Henry sang pleasing duet A
social dance followed, at the conclusion of
which the company was marshaled
in order by the Grove officers and
escorted to Fishers banquet rooms,
where an excellent collation. was spread,
creditable to the iberality of the Grove and
the taste of the caterer. w. E. Hickey pre-
sided and made the opening remarks. A.
Comet in an interesting speech gave the his
tory of Fidelity Grove, reciting its birth,
growth, present prosperity and the charitable
work it has accomplished, and stated that the
Grove will soon institute " circle " for la
dies-a side degree of the Order. L. Neu-
bourg spoke at length of the condition of the
Grove and the social welfare of the members,
and of the sanitary statistics of the organiza-
ton. He referred also to the proposed degree
Ladies'" and Judge Henry responded. To
the toast, Walhalla Grove" William Avery
made response. Other members and guests
made remarks songs were sung, and at late
hour, after a most enjoyable season, the COM
pany sang 'tAuld Lang Syne" and sepa-
rated.
METROPOLITAN THEATER.-The John A.
Stevens Dramatic Troupe opened at the the
ater last evening for brief season. The
play was Unknown" melodrama of the
sensational order. 1t proved very entertain
ing to the audience. The situations were
strong, the tableaux effective and the plot
well worked up in all its extravagant details.
The lovers of the intensely sensational
drama wherein vice is punished virtue
rewarded and honesty and love tri-
umphant, and wherein mechanical effects and
new scenery are prominent, should certainly
see this play. Mr. Stevens, w. H. Bailey,
Miss Church and j.. ii. Miller had the lead
ing parts and maintained them well, proving
to be just the people for this play. The lady
is of pleasing appearance, bright, witty and
well versed in her stage duties. Mr.. Stevens
himself has good stage presence, reads
clearly, acts effectively, and is every inch
the typical hero of the sensational drama.
Some very good scenery was set, and the
boat-house scene was especially good. The
support was good throughout, and, taken all
mall. the company is one of even excellence,
and without being especially superior gives
good and entertaining performance. The same
play will be given tonight.
CRIMINAL TRIALs.-The trial OF William
Gale, for outrage upon the little girl Addie
Gale, was commenced yesterday afternoon in
the Superior Court, and an evening session
held last evening, at which the hearing of
testimony in the case was concluded. The
Court then adjourned until $3.50 this morning,
when the argument of counsel will be heard
and the case submitted to the jury. The evil
dence was the same in substance as fully re-
ported and published in the RECORD UNION
at the time of the examination before the
Polics Court =. The trial of George L.
Landes, for bigamy, will be commenced upon
the conclusion of the Gale case, and probably
occupy two or three days. An application
for continuance was made day before yester-
day, upon affidavit of defense that Robert
Cowue, an important witness, had not been
found for service of subpoena. The case
was continued until 2 P. N. yesterday. The
attorneys for the prosecution at once secured
subpoena for the witness, and sent o special
messenger for him, and reported in Court
with him at noon, thus preventing post
ponement of the case.
The EXTRA SEssIoN.-A report from San
Francisco, where the Governor has been for
the past two or three days, states that the
special session of the Legislature will be
called to convene on the 4th of April
Also, that the Governor will mention as the
subjects to be considered at the session, the
appropriation, tax levy and apportionment
bills, and amendments to the Constitution,
which viii be named in special message.
ANOTHER HOTEL SoLD.-The property
known as the Pacific Hotel or Morse House,
located on the southeast corner of K and
Fifth streets, has been purchased from Cath.
crime E. Singleton and the Pacific Mutual
Life Insurance Company by a. G. Tryon for
the sum of 5000. The purchase and price
paid also includes the fixtures and furniture
of every description now in the building.
POLICE ARREsTs.-John Carr was yester-
day arrested by Jacob Stortz and John Ten
brook, citizens, for disturbing the peace, and
Dolfa Silva, by officers jackson and Barron,
local, for battery.