Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-08-24
ADvERT1sEMENr MENTION.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. -The County
Board OF Supervisors met at the Hall of
Records yesterday. All of the members an.
swered TO roltcall The minutes of the pre-.
vious meeting were read and approved. Mrs.
L. J. Beckley presented her resignation as
mstron of the County Hospital. On motion
the resignation was received aud accepted.
Mrs. Beckley also stated TO the Board that
on account OF having engaged 10 other bust
ness her husband, T.. J. BeckIey, had with.
drawn from the management of the county
farm. On motion of Supervisor Backley, w.
.. W1lkerson was elected to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Z. J. Beckley,
and ). 5. Gsorge was recommended for the
position of night Waterman. On motion of
Supervisor Bsckley Sl75 was appropriated
from the general fund to pay W. Kaierth for
right OF way for what is known as the Wilder
road, according to previous agreement
made by the Board. Mr.. Doan, Etenographer
OF the Police Court, was allowed SIT 0S for
reporters fees. MIR. Christy voted no. The
following bills were audited and ordered
paid: Frank Swift, SIT 10; Mrs. E. j.
BeckIey, so 10; Coye Bros. for wood,
S43l o.; w. L. Gerber, 1914 70; w.
kaierth, Sl75. The Board adjourned to
Friday, az 10 A. NJ, for the purpose of visit
ing aud examining the roads and bridges
throughout the county.
DoN'T LIKE CYCLONES farmer, by the
name OF j. B. Waldron, some two years ago
disposed of his property in Yolo county, near
Dayisville, and went East with his family.
They located in Missouri for the purpose of
making that their future home. But q cy-
clone happened along one day and caused
him to make other calculations Mr.. WAL
dron says that on the 18th of July a terrific
cyclone visited their vicinity. His family
saw 1t coming and ran into the house for
shelter. They had no sooner entered the
building when it was struck by the destroyer
The upper portion of the house was carried
away. ln about ten minutes they emerged
from what was left of their retreat. He SAYS
such scene of desolation as presented itself
is seldom witnessed. A number Of csttle
were killed, the crops destroyed, fences and
barns demolished, add everything laid waste.
MIR. Waldron says he believes that country il
unhealthy. especially when the cyclone cpl
demlc makes its appearance. He is emphatic
IN declaring that he wants no more Of them
himself, and in order to keep out of their
track has come back to California.
METROPOLITAN THEATER-The new theater
will positively open on Tuesday evening,
August 29sh, with tho original Madison
Square Theater Company from New York,
in the celebrated play Hazel Kirk" It is
said to be the most popular play ever pro.
duced 10 America, and the management
claims that it will be produced in a style and
sptendor never before eqlaled in this CITY,
On that occasion dedicatory address will be
delivered By Walter Ieman, of San Fran
cisco, an old aud favorite actor of the Pacific
coast, and dedicstory poem read by judge
w. A. Henry. of this city. Souvenirs will
be given with each programme. The scale of
prices for the opening night are as follows ::
Reserved seats in dress circle or parauet. 81 /;
family circle, 81; gallery. 80 cents. For
balance of week-D- ess circle aud parcuet
~ 30; family circle, 70 cents; gallery, so
cs9ts Matinee Ssturday-General adrnis.
sionsSl !; children. 90 cent? no extra charge
for resolved seats The box-offnfes VII, be
open on Thursday morning at Houghton's
bookstore, street, between Sixth and
Seventh, until Monday, and then at the
theater.
PoLIcz CoURT.-The following bust less
was transacted in the Police Court yester-
ass Herman Winters, charged with assn N :
,hg the character of pugilist and disturbing
the pssce of his neighbors, was sentenced to
pay a fine of $40, or enrich the city by sery
lug the people for period of ten days in the
chsin-gsng. Minnie Ward, who was ar
rested yesterday fer blowing police whistle
aud charged with disturbing the peace, occu-
pied hen usual place in the prisoners dock.
She pleaded guilty to the charge, and the
Judge imposed fine of $40, or the privilege
OF going 70 the County Jail for ten days. All
Sing, the istreet murderer, was called, out
his case was continued until this morning
Sam Ruggies aud Charles Pagan, for robbing
old Nose at dice game, had their cases
continued until this morning. Dennis Near
ney, the sand-lotter. who has Just worked out
long sentence in the chain.gsng, was found
guilty of misdemeanpr and fined $40 or forty
days IN the County Jail.
ARRESTED FOR EMBEzzLFMENr.- even.
ing about halt-past s o'clock officer Ash ar.
rested man on k street, between Fifth and
Sixth, who gave his name as VIM. A. Cole.
man. He is charged with the crime of en-
bezzlement. Il appears he was employed by
Frank Slack to drive a milk wagon, but on
the 81 of this month was discharged. Since
that date be has occupied his time in making
out milk bills and collecting the money on
his own account. Mr.. Slack made the dis
covery yesterday and Immediately notified
the police. The police records show that he
is an old convict. He was sent from Stock
ton and served q term in the State Prison,
When his term expired he came TO Sacra-
mento. Shortly after his arrival w. G. Hart
had him arrested for grand larceny the case
came up before toe Grand Jury, aud true
bill was found. He was convicted and SEN
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present indications he will soon be State
ward again.
The CRY Wins ANOTHER SUIT.-The Su-
preme Court yesterday affirmed the judg-
ment of Judge benson in the case Of Tranter
VS.. the, City of Sacramento. This was an
action against the city for $4,000 damages
for injuries sustained by the plaintiff, J. f.
Tranter, by reason of defective sidewalk.
The case was conducted by City Attorney
w. A. Anderson for thu city, who argued
that the city was not liable for injuries sus.
tanned by reason of any defective ways. A
full statement of Mr.. Anderson's argument
wss published at the time of the argument of
the case 10 the Supreme Court, and it seems
that the Court accepted his position and de.
c:ded in favor of the city. Grove l.. John.
son and l.. s. Taylor were the attorneys
against the city. It is certain that MIR. An.
derson has been remarkably successful in the
conduct of the city legislation.
FIRED FOR CATCHING SALMoN,-An Italian
fisherman was detected catching salmon op-
posite Courtland. on the Yolo side, few
dsys since, arrested taken before Justice
Hodgden Of Washington, convicted, and
fned $50. The salmon sre said Co be quite
plentiful in the river, and the fishermen can
not resist capturing them whenever thew
think they are unobserved. The close season
will close on next Thursday, and then salmon
will be cheap and plentiful in the market.
THE REPUBLICAN COUNTY CENTRAL Con-.
MrrTEE.-The Republican Central COMMITTEES
of this county will assemble at their rooms.
at the Rhoads & Townsend House. on Satur.
day next. They will then make all their ar.
'rangements for the coming campaign, and
discuss other important matters which will
b. brought before them. The meeting would
be held at an earlier date were il not for the
absence of John Rider, their Chairman, from
the city.
The GREAT REGIsTER.-The names for the
Great Register, which is now being made in
the Office Of County Clerk, are coming in
very fast. Already over j, 600 names have
bsen written up. All citizens who have not
already done SO, should see to it that they are
registered Immediately, in order that the
clerks can get their work completed and
ready for the printer within the time speci-
fed by law.
TEST OF THE La FRANcE.-A FIRE engine
of the Ii France pattern was tested yesier-
eayon Front street, in front Of the City Water
Works. Il worked we'll threw q stream Of
water distance Of 200 feet on the level and