Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-04
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


novelty discounts all former plans which
have come to the knowledge Of the police
A few days since William Smith and James
Herman, parties well known in police circles,
arrived in this city and took quarters at the
Ogg House, on l. street. They soon formed
the acquaintance of man named Gillespie,
who has room at the Eureka Lodging. house,
on Fifth street. Night before last they met
Gillespie and invited him TO their room, and
after remaininS there short time they told
him they were going out few moments to
put head on policeman" who had threat
ened to vag them, and requested that he stay
with the room until they returned. They
came back little while afterwards, but in
stead of having executed vengeance on the
policeman, they were arrested yesterd "
upon charge Of having burglarized Giles
pies room at the Eureka Lodging. house,
while he was watching their room at the Ogg
House. Between s. and Sc was taken from
Gillespes room, and parties state that they
SAW Smith and Herman at tie Eureka within
the time that Gillespie WAS at the Ogg
House. These are the statements furnished
by the police. There may he more APP
proved method than this for robbirg a friend
without hurting his feelings, but il SO it has
not developed.
COUNTY HOSPITAL REFoRT-The report of
DR.. c. \. White Superintendent OF the
County Hospital for the month Of April, Is
as follows; Number of patients in hospital
April 1st 1879; admitted during the month,
40 born in hospital, l !; died, 6 discharged,
60; remaining ia hospital May LIST. l21 !;
meals furnished destitute applicants, "a. The
chain gang were furnished with dinner five
days-about 20 meals. Those who died are
r S. Williams, aged 80, a painter, died of
consumption J. NJ. Nloize, aged 90, laborer,
cardiac dropsy; ion Sing, aged SO, junk
dealer. consumption William Davis, aged
26, laborer, consumption; G. 2. Stedman,
aged 67, merchant, an9mia maligna; Henry
Blank, aged 81, lsborer, valYulag disease Of
the heart, with hydrothoray Expenses for
the month were For salaries, S795 subsist-
ence, $3.50 SO miscellaneous, $13l A Total,
81, 916 81.
KNIGHTS PIcNIc.-The knights of Pythias
will hold their picnic at Natoms Grove to-
morrow. An extensive list of games and
amusements has been arranged for the occa-
sion. Among these prize is offered for the
best Waiting couple prize for the hand
samest baby. a prize for the homliest man,
prizes for running, jumping, etc, and two
prizes-Blows to Mormonism. The First
Artillery band will furnish music. Tickets
tirc,uding admission to the PLATFORM 81 ;
children between and l. years of age. 30
cents. Announcement il made of places in
the city where lunch baskets may be left.
The train will leave the depot at S:30A NJ. A
supply of ics water will be provided upon the
grounds, and selling of liquors will be strictly
prohibited.
Police CoURT.-In the Police Court yes
terday Charles Ya!es, convicted of carrying
concealed weapons, was fined SO and costs !;
the case against him for vagrancy was dis
missed. Maude Williams, for disturbing the
peace was fined SO and costs. Josie Duval.
same otfense, tried and found not guilty Ed
Corners pleaded guilty to charge Of drunk,
and was sentenced to tweaty-four hours con-
finement in the City Prison. The cases Of
William Davidson, drunk; Edward O'Neil
battery, and William Smith and James Her
man, burglary, were continued until to-day.
THE STRATEGIsTs.-J. II. Haverly's com
edy company will play an engagement at the
Metropolitan Theater, commencing next
Monday evening and continuing Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. They have just played
a season st tie Busa-streeb Theater, in San
Francisco, which Il announced as the most
successful ever known on the coast. ]. 3.
Polk. the c)median, will appear, supported
by a selected company, in the laughab!e ABB
surdisy entitled "Ihe Ssrategists." Admis-
sion, usual rates. Reserved seats can now be
secured at the thsater boX-ottice.
OFFICE REpA1Rs The SherifT's Office Isl
ceiving thorough repairs and refarnishing.
The movable temporary desks have been
replaced by new permanent ores, located
upon the sides of the room and containing the
necessary drawers, book and file cases. The
wood work Of the Office has been newly
grained in walnut and finished, and new
Brussels carpet laid upon the floor, giving the
whole a greatly improved and neat appear
ance. 1t viii be ready for occupancy the last
of the week.
ART CLUB OReATIzED.-A new art club
has been formed il this city, under the name
of the Salmagundi Sketching Club. 1t has
elected as officers. for President. c. NJ. Prod
ger: Art Superintendent. ". F. jackson :;
Vice President. Miss Julia Ostrom Secre-
tary. NJ G. LOOMS Corresponding Secre-
tary. Miss X Almond; Treasurer, Mrs. +.
G. Bingay. TIE officers, with Louis q. .Joran,
Miss Margaret Ostrom, u. II. Woods and I.
Jay Lewis, constitute a Board of Directors.
Police UN1FoR,rs.-The style of dress in
which the police are to be uniformed has been
decided upon, and a call is made for bids
from taiiors to make up the suits The cloth
selected is dark blue, bordering on blue
black, Of fiue imported goods, and the style
viii be siBgls-breasted frock coat, cut
rather high in front, hut with lappels; a
single row of gils buttons on coat and vest !;
pants cat FULL, and black felt hat with gilt
cord andt tips.
AUCTION SALE-Bell & Co. will sell, at
residence, No. lilo Eleventh street, between
X and L, at 1890 this morning, the entire
furniture and household goois. without re-
serve. The list comprises one fine pier glass,
center table, clipper lounge, walnut chairs,
secretary aud bookcase, carpets. bedroom
sets, clipper-edge and top mattresses, stove
and fixtures, kitchen and duing.room furni-
ture, cpockery, glass and woodenware, etc.
METROPOLITAN THEATER-A minis. rel and
variety performance viii be given at the
Metropolitan Theater this evening by the
Golden City Big Four Minstrel Company.
The company has just returned home from
tucc5 +. fll tour in the State, and after giving
ons peri rmsnce here will leave again upon
the circuit cf its interior engagements.
Popular priees-J0 and - cen.s-will be ob.
seTvtd
FRuGHTs BY BAIL-Car-loads ot freight
were received yesterday by rail for this city
as follows Six Of wood of wool, l Of cat.
tie. Of coal and of wine. Carloads were
shipped East Seven Of WOOL 8 of salmon. s
of merchandise, OF vine. ] Of beans, Of
brandy. l of machinery aud / of ore.
BEvENUE REcEIPTs The receipts fer in
terpal revenue in the Fourth District Of Cali
foruis, A l.. Fr,,t, Collector, for the month
of April. are as follows Collections on dis
titled spirits. SIS. pa 81; on tobacco, snuff
and cigars, S74l 49, on fermented liquors,
s. AIS - total. SCI, 429 81.
To Be TAKEN BAcK-Iu accordance with
notice received by telegraph at police head
quarters, C. Callahan was arrested by officer
Lee upon arrival of the steamer from Vallejo
Yesterday. He will be taken back to that
place TO answer to the charge ot obtaining
money upon false preteuses.
THE possible temporary closing of Hales'
five houses on the Pacific coast. Do not,
therefore, procrastinate; but seize The oppor-
tunity of purchasing a supply of dry goods,
while the opportunity is within ycur reach of
obtaining your necessaries at an immense
saving.