Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-08-10
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METROPOLITAN THEATER The largest au-
dience, for Admission fees. ever assembled in
the new Metropolitan Theatsr, filed it last
evening to witness the first entertainment
given here By Calendars Consolidated Cologed
Minstrel Troupe. TIE performance was
thoroughly good one. There was no weak
spot ia t. The company fairly filed the
stage from the rear wall to the foOtlights, no
less than thirty-six appearing in the first part.
Soma Of the faces are familiar here, but most
are new. There were ten end men, q quar-
tet Of vocalis5s and chorus, in which the
clear soprano tones Of FIVE children were par
ticularly noticeable. The military drill by
company Of clog dancers in Z3uave costume
was especially fine. and received merited ap-
plause. The vocalists, Little, Brown,
King and the two Hyers listers (natives
OF Sacramento) were awarded warm ap
plause. The sisters especially sang with
excellent effect. The chief burden of
low comedy and extravaganza mimicry
was upon the grosesque actor Kerssnds who
is unquestionably original, and as successful
as be is original. The juvenile section Of the
troupe was a very novel feature, and one Of
merit. The orchestral section was very
strong, and ths Instrumentation superior.
reproduced his we'll known barnyard scene,
but supplemented i5 with trained bantam
In o very amusing act. The whole perform
Ance was varied, rapid, full Of mirth, marked
by some superior vocalism, many novel fea
lures, some old-time minstrelsy and snatches
of plantation and jubilee melodies, and thor
oughly pleased q critical audience. II is the
largest troupe Ct minstrels, and Of the most
varied character, that has ever appeared
hoo uafI hat
strels can never equal those of the burnt
cork order, but Of this company this cannot
be said. The troupe gives e second perform,
ance this evening.
FIRST BLOOD FOR THE Cry Last May
Max Hsnsme;ster, one of the city bondhold-
ers, instituted proceedings in the Supreme
Court for writ Of mandate to compel the
City Treasurer, J. N. Porter, to pay large
amount Of overdue coupons The petition
was the same as that filed in other cases, and
upon the return day, which was May 1S
!. $685. the counsel for the city, w. A. Andsr.
son and J. II. McKune made return, and at
the same time raised the question that the
petition should be dismissed, because the
Court mad no jurisdiction, and that sufficient
showing had not been made. The question
was arguso At length by Messrs. Anderson
and McKune Tor the city, and benson and
Rosenbsum for the petitioner. Briefs were
subsequently, fled. and the cause submitted
to the Court. Wednesday the Supreme
Court granted the motion Of the counsel for
the city and dismissed the petition. It is
evident that the city business is in good
hands. as ia evidenced by the success attend
ing the city attorneys efforts.
YESTERDAYS Runaway yesterday while
Csllender's Minstrels were parading on K
street, team belonging to Alex. Stephen
son, which Was attached to an unloaded hay
wagon, and vas standing in front Of Kilgore
& Tracy's store. between Ninth and Tenth,
became frightened at the band, broke away
from their fastening and entered upon lively
runaway. They turned in the strest opposite
Turner Hall, and ran upon the sidewalk on
the south aida Of the street. They collidea
with & post supporting the awning in front
Of Chas. Dohn's saloon. The pest YVES
knocked down, the awning wrecked, as was.
also the tougns, neck-yoke and double'trees
Ct Che wagon. The horses were by this acct
dent brought up with round turn, and were
caught. Nsither Of the animals vera hurt.
The sidewalk wac crowded with people, but
luckily no ons was injured.
Police CoURT-The follssiug cases were
disposed Of ia the Police Court yesterday
All Sing and al Tom, charged with
having resisted an officer, continued until
this morning. William Quinn pleaded
guilty TO charge Of drunkenness, and
was sentenced to imprisonment in the
City Jail for "a hours. James O'Brien,
Edward Harrison, All Quong and All Fopg,
charged with smoking opium, and All Gun,
for keeping an opium den, were found guilty
and will be sentenced to-day. All Charley,
charged with burglary, case continued until
to-day. 40 Fong, smoking opium, dis
charged. All Loui, smoking opium. pleaded
guilty and was fned $40. J. D. Tate, mis-
demeanor. on trial before jury.
COUNTY HOSPITAL REPORT. F ollowing is
the report of DR.. G. A. White, Superintend.
emit Of the County Hospital, for the month of
July, as submitted yesterday TO the Board of
Supervisors Number of patients in hospital
July Isl, 80 admitted during the month,
"a; died, discharged, IS remaining Au-
gust LIST, 81 /; meals furnished destitute sppii-
cants, $50. Mortality list John Coughlan,
aged 40, Ireland, malarisl hepatitis John
Barney. aged IS. Maryland. railroad crash
hugh DonuoHy, agei %, ireland, valvular
disease OF heart Samuel Jackson, aged 30,
Alabama, epilepsy. The current expenses
hsve been: Salaries. sos; subsistence,
81, 149 76-sossl, S1,S54 &c.
STRUCK PAy.-Yssterday Il. G.. BIsckman,
of this city, who is President of the Greedy
Blsekmsn qlartz mine, located about two
and half miles from Grass Valley, received
letter from the Superintendent stating that
they had struck rock in their mine that pro-
duced gold. mill test from SO TO $40 to
the ton. The shaft has reached rs feet
from the surface. An sgent representing an
English company, who is now stopping in
Grass Valley, wanted to purchase the mine,
or portion of II, but the owners have re-
fused to sell.
ATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION " ester.
day the State Board Of Equaliz Ation spent
the greater portion of the day hearing state
ments of the value of two raiIrosds-ehe
Northern California Railroad, extending
from MarTsvills to 0roville, and the San
Joaquin and Sierra Railroad. The former
was represented By the Superintendent A. j.
Binney, and the latter by Mr.. Washbarn.
BARGE SoLD.-The barge Staten Island,
formerly attached to the snagboat Seller,
was sold yesterday morning, by order OF
Colonel G. II. Menden. by Shsrburn &
Smith, aucsionesrs, for S275. The California
Transportation Company we're the pur-
chasers.
AProNTMEETs.-Yesterdsy Gov. Stone.
man appointed A. Kelley Robinson. of Rose
vile, Placer county, a Notary Public. vice J.
D. Pratt, resigned. Cameron II. King, of
New York City, wss appointed Commits.
sionar Of Deeds for California.
ALL kinis Of Ash to-day at the Peoples
Market, 612 J street, at prices TO suit the
times.
Rock AND RYE cures colds, coughs and
bronchial digeases. G. w. Chesley, agent.
THE us. Analytical Chemist at Wash.
A., I7.ls..e.