Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-22
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
METROPOLITAN THEATER.-Baker and Far
ron. the well-known character actors. ap-
peared at the Metropolitan Theater last
evening, under their own management and
supported by a special company from San
Francisco. The support was good as regards
the acting of Miss Andrews and Miss Deaves,
and Terrence and Belnere, Indifferent as to
others and poor as to a few. But the sup
port, after all, has little to- do, and it mat.
tiers less as to its character than in most
plays, for in "The Emigrants "a changed
version Of g Chris and Lena there are but
four characters that command attention, and
they are assumed by Baker and Farron. The
former as broad faced, good humored,
shrewd German emigrant, and fat and
shining negro woman, full OF jollity the lat
ter as volatile Irishinan and as typical
German peasant girl The play is simply a
framework for the introduction of these
characters in very pleasing songs and Ounces,
mirthful situations and love-making passa.
ges. Beyond this the piece falls below tie
need for critical attention In the graceful
and pleasing manner Of the two leaders, in
their admirable peTsonation OF odd charac-
ters, and IN tie delicate touches and shadings
they manage to give to q picture one would
suppose scarcely capable OF it, the auditor
finds the compensation there Is in the whole
performance. Last night the audience mani
tested much pleasure in witnessing the act
ing. These actors have long been upon the
stage in these characters, and that they wear
so long is an evidence that the presentations
answer to q popular call. Chris and Lena
have become almost real beings TO readers
OF dramatic news, so often have they been
presented upon the stage, and SO intimately
have they aud their counterparts been iden-
titled with the success of Emmst, Baker,
Farron and one or two others. Tonight
The Emigrants" will be played again. To
morrow night the old version of " Chris and
Lena" will be presented. By the way, the
orchestra last evening was decided advance
IN that line, and the singers had excellent
support therefrom.
FIRE YEsrERDAY.-The fire between and
o'clock yesterday afternoon, announced by
alarm turned in from box 80, Seventh and G
streets, was the burning Of the house occu-
pied by Samuel E. Harvey, on the west side
of Seventh street, between G. and III. The
house was one-story frame, and nearly de-
stroyed, as it was well in flames before the
alarm was given, and the whole building was
on fire and flames bursting through the roof
when the first engine reached the place. The
premises were owned by Miss Alice Watson,
a sister of Mrs. Harvey, who was residing
with the family. The loss upon the building
will probable be from 500 to $500. besides
which Miss Watson lost considerable from
damage to furniture, and held no insurance.
MIR. Harvev's loss will be very slight, as
his furniture was mostly saved. He had no
insurance. The residence of Mrs. /. Smart,
which stands close by the burned building,
was scorched considerable The damage is
about $50 from injury to roof and paint, and
is fully covered by insurance in the Cali
fornia Insurance Company. The fire origi-
mated by little child playing with matches
in the chambers. Most of the fires recently
in this city have occurred by children play
ing with or having matches, which fact should
increase the exercise of caution upon the
part of all parents and persons who are not
spelling for the excitement attending fire.
MERCHANDISE REPORT = The following
freight passed Ogden for Sacramento on the
18Th: Fer II. C. Kirk & Co., barrel
drugs; Holbrcok. Merrill 4 Stetson, 80
bundles iron Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany, q bales waste; Holman, Stanton &
Co., 3 bundles springs Capital Furniture
Company, 5 boxes marble; Locke Il Laven-
son, 4 rolls carpets Weinstock & Lnhin l
case shoes Batcheldor, Van Guilder & Co.,
boxes hardware earle & Croly, crates
castings !; g. IL. Gilman, 8 cases dry goods
II. S. Cowger, l tale cotton warp; ii.
Eckhardt, l case cartridges, 3 cases shells, 2
cases wads. case caps, l case gun stocks l
crate and cases firearms, l case hardware,
case powder fiaslls Huntia gton, Hopkins
d Co., 400 kegs nails, 4 cases hinges, l bpx
saws, II boxes AIDES, boxes hatchets; w.
ID. Comstock, boxes chairs L. Stone & Co,
3 cases and barrels names, Ii boxes and !
case hardware p. J. Hastanplug, 2 barrels
whisky.
OPEN AIR CONCERT. first of the pro-
posed series of open.air concerts will be given
this evening in the plaza, commencing at
o'clock The following selections viii be rem
dered by the First Regiment Band, E. NJ.
Davis, leader: Grand march from Boccacio !;
overture from Arabacn waltz, Monterey
Belle Cradle Is Empty, Baby is Cons"
Singers" comic medley, alto solo march,
Failing Snow" "Tuba's Pride" bass solo /;
schottisehe, Golden Slipper !" galop,
- H ONE Rum Home Again" There il
no doubt of full attendance these delightful
evenings, and the enjoyment of one of these
occasions will insure its due appreciation and
success.
WEED CUrrING.-The Chief of Police is
having notices served upon property-owners
who have permitted weeds to grow in front
Of their premises to cut them down forthwith.
If the notice is not needed the parties neg
lecting viii be arrested and prosecuted under
the ordinance which requires this desirable
and necessary action on the part OF those who
own city property, and who should have
pride enough about the appearance Of their
surroundings and the city not to require
notice from the city authorities upon the
subject.
TAKEN TO FoLsoM.-George NJ. Farr, re-
Gently convicted of stealing mans money in
a bar-room on Front street, was yesterday
taken to the Safe Prison at Folsom, to enter
upon his term OF two years of stone
quarrying for the State. He takes this as
rather rough Tor man who gave up profit
able employment railroad engineer be-
cause he wanted to live without work.
PoLIcE CeuRT.-In the Police Court yes
terday, j. Marsh, arrested for sleeping on the
sidewalk, failed to appear in Court and his
deposit of 81 80 was declared forfeited. The
battery cases of Mary Fitzmorris, VIM.
johnson and Ed. Hinksou, were continued
until to-day, and VIM. Coats, arrested upon
same charge, was allowed to depart, and his
case was dismiss ed
FBATRRNAL VIsTT.-W arden T. C.-Peck-
man, of the Folsom State Prison, made
visit this week 10 the Nevada State Prison
at Carson City. and states that the total
number Of convicts now confined there is
129. They are mostly employed in manu-
featuring boots and shoes. The Warden,
Mr.. Garrett, has recently been appointed.
BOND FnED.-F G. Waterhouse has fled
his official bond as Notary Public. in the
sum of 50. 600, with Peter BOIL and William
Z. Coleman as sureties.
POLICE ARRESTS Valentine aud
Arlington yesterday arrested l.. p. Plug
and George Montgomery upon charge OF
rape.
IAnIIGRASTs. Sixty three immigrants will
arrive from the East by overland this after
noon, including 43 males.
PRoPEssoR MooRE's LECTURE on Comets
and Meteors" will be given in the First
Presbyterian Church, corner Sixth and L
streets, on Friday evening, July 22d. All
are invited.
NATURALIZATION -Mrs. c. NJ. SAWYER,
having recovered from her illness, will hold q
circle at her parlors st the Pacific Hotel. this
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