Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-06-29
DEPARTURE.
FOURTH OF JULY NOTES.

All the arrangements have now been per-
fecsed for the coming celebration. and no
effort has been spared on the part of the va
rious committees to make it one Of the most
successful Sacramento has ever Witnessed.
The citizens have subsczibed literally, and as
a result they are promised that every feature
shall be deserving Of c1mmendatioD. The
military will turn out in full force. and the
FIRE department ara making elaborate prepa-
rati0ns for an extensive and imposing dis
play. Nearly allst the civic societies of the
city have notified the Grand Marshal Of their
intention TO participate aud these, with their
attractive regalias, viii form an interesting
part of the procession. There will be a caval-
cade of sids following the Grand Marshal,
and these with the Hussars (mounted), vino
promise to turn out st least forty men, will
make q pleasing equestrian display. The
procession will march through the principal
streets and the residents Of the city, es-
pecially those on the line Of march, are ex-
pected to decorate their houses in manner
worthy Of the day. The procession viii start
promptly OF 10 o'clock in the morning, and
will probably be disbsDded at about half past
II. The HOrribles make their display ia the
afternoon, and they promise TO surpass all
their previous efforts Il the evening the
literary exercises will take place east Of the
Capitol building. A band of music will be
in attendance, end st the conclusion of the
exercises there will be On exhibition Of fire.
works, containing many handsome pieces.
The Fireworks Committee have devoted spe-
cial attention to their duties, and it can be
safely said that the programme promised By
them has never been eciipsed by prior exbi-
billions. The day will be observed ss holi-
day throughout the city, the public offices;
banks and business houaes will be closed, and
every one should Join in celebrating the ma,
tons birthday.
OPERETrA OF KATIE DEANE. Nineteen
young people last evening at the Metropoli-
tan Theater, before large and fashionable
audience, presented the operetta entitled
"Kstie Dssne," under dire,tio of Miss E.
ri. Rowe. The amateurs are all well.kuown
young people of this city. They were sup.
ported by sn excellent orchestra. The chief
burden of the opsretts-the music Of which
is very light, and without any special merit,
but with several pleasing duos, trios and at
least two good s1los-was upon Miss Gertie
Jones a young lady possessing very symps-
thetic voice snd winning manner. Her role
was Q long one, and was excelently sue
tanned She manifested a good deal of dra-
matte and lyric talent. Miss Della Berry and
Miss Agnes Mcclure were her support, and
acquitted themselves with credit Miss Ne
CURE had the low-comedy part, snd was de-
cidedly successful. Messrs Il. L. COBB, A.
j. Plant and W. MeGraw had the other
parts, and sang, for AMATEUR exceptionally
well. The whole performance was very
pleasing, and evidently gave good satistac-
tion to the entire audience. 1t was an.
nouuced from the stage at the close that the
company Of smsteur5 would repeat the
piece tomorrow saturday. evening, out Of
compliment to and for the benefit Of Miss
Jones.
POLICE COURr.-The Police Courtroom
was crowded yesterday morning by speota-
tors, who anticipated rich developments in
the opium case. They were not rewarded for
their pains. however for the parties were
convicted without examination, and fined $40
each. Il seemed TO many that the judgment,
in such an aggravated case, was exceedingly
light, but it was the heaviest that could be
inflicted under the present ordinance. That
it should be changed is the opinion cf every
one. The keeper of opium dens, when con-
victed, ought 20 get at least one year. Mrs.
Hendrick, All Siay and r Montgomery, the
parties interested ia the opium business were
glad TO get off with such slight fine. Mrs.
johnson and Eddie Coates, charged with dis.
II
Soto was held to answer for completely in
several small buIglAries.
A Boy KILLED. Yesterday morning
about s o'clock. when freight train No. s
arrived from the East aud pulled in upon
the main side track in the railroad yards.
and stopped at point about opposite Fifth
street, wheel-tappers began sounding the
wheels, One of the men found bleeding
and crushed body still warm, lying under
the wheels. IL proved to be that of a boot
black, shout 10 years old. From the waist
TO the neck the body was reduced to pulp,
almost. In his pockets was found his fortune,
8 brush, box of backing, and a hfty.cent
piece. There are no means of Identification.
The boy evidently came to his death by fall
ing from a brakebean where he was stealing
8 ride. This remains were taken to the Coro-
ner's Office, and sn Inquest will be held this
morning.
SUDDEN DEATH. - George G. Barton,
bookkseper st Mrs. Wiedmann's candy store,
was taken suddenly i'll on Wednesday and
died ct $50 p NJ. yesterday. BE was men,
her of the Order of the Native Sons and will
he buried by that order He has 2 brother
Charles, ia this city His parents and other
relatives live 10 Eureka, Humboldt county.
LAND AUcTIoN.-A special suction credit
sale Of ], 500 acres of cult;vated land. in lots
IN suit viii take place Saturday next, under
tbs auspices Of the Pacific Coast Land Bu.
-rsn rs San Francisco The land Is located
in tbs gto,7er division ot Roberts Island. near
Slockt5n. Further particulars can Be found
elsewhere.