Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-04-28
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
TIE OLD LADIES, HOME.

hand, and proceeded at her own expense to
carry out the design. A quarter block of
land on Ninth and w streets was originally
intended for its site. but it was afterwards
thought to be too tar from the principal por-
ton, and FOE that and other reasons that
location was abandoned. Just before Mrs.
Crocker's departure for Europe she purchased
the half block on the north side of @ street,
between Seventh and Eighth streets-gener-
ally known IS the Hamilton place, and at a
cost of Sl2, 900. Or this there was at the
time quite large two-story dwelling. After
her return from the Old World, where she
made some observations of similar institu-
tions, the plans for the building were drawn
by n. d. Goodell, and some time ago work
was commenced. An "L," 60 1876 feet in
size, WAS added to the building then on the
ground. This contains IA rooms, 14x14
feet in size, and one room
14x27 feet IN sizs, the latter to be used as a
dining-room. There is q Fireplace in each
room. and heater will also be put in the
house. The old building is being remodeled
and viii contain psrlor and reception
room, each 12x25 feet in size, and kitchen,
seWing-rOom and linen-room on the first fl )or,
while the second story will be fitted up into
six large sleeping rooms. Around three sides
of the entire building when completed will
be a verslds six feet wide. Gas and water
pipes are being put into the entire structure.
A square brick building now stands on az
other portion Of the lot, which will be fitted
up for laundry, stererooms, etc.
The building improvements will cost about
S12.0 900. The grounds close around the build
ing will be terraced while the remainder of
the lot viii be laid out in walks, and with an
abundance of flowers. shrubbery and trees.
It will not be long before the building will be
completed, Mrs. Crocker will then completely
furnish it, after which it is understood she
will endow the home with sum sufficient to
maintain If.
The entire work of preparing the building
aud grounds is under the direct supervision of
W. P. Diilman. Each portion of the work
is let 10 separate contracts, and it is esti-
mated that thu entire cost of the home when
In running order will not be far from $50, 600.
ENTRIES Fer SPRING RAoEs.-The follow
ing additional entries for special purses, given
by Capital Turf Club, were received by the
committee Thursday night: Wednesday,
May 18th, second day, race No. 5, special
trottiDg-J. W. Wilson names b. h. Dan.
r. H. Rabbit names b. m. Kitty, D. H. Nc
Kay names Oh. G. Golddust, @. II. Coward
names b. 2. Unknown, John hatcher names
<. m. May B. Friday, May 18Th, fourth
day, special purse, pacing race, second class
Charles Shear names b. h. Spoken, W. B.
Todhunter names g. 8. Revenue. +. H. Slack
names b. 6. General Garfield, +. NJ. Shepler
names T, 6. Handy Andy.
THE COUNTY Schools. = Superintendent
G. L. Bishop is visiting the public schools
throughout the county. making uniformity of
grades and promotions. A handsome GER
tihcate IS given to each scholar promoted,
showing the grade to which attainment has
reached, and medals the same as last year
are awarded, one for each school district
The Superintendent reports that he has al
ready visited about two-thirds of the schools
in the county for making these examinations,
and finds good progress made by the scholars
during the present school year.
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS. = Governor
Stonemsn yesterday appointed Commission
ers of Deeds TO reside as follows: John H.
Hall, New Tacoms, Washington Territory
r. w. Laine, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands
Alfred Ingrshsm, New Orleans Louisiana
Joseph B. Brannau and Hoffman Miller,
New York city Edward Il. Hanley, Den
var, Colorado; John Noble. Dublin, Ireland ;
Kinley T. Lener. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
S. A. Knapp. Jr., Nevada; John Purkis,
New York city.
SKATING MAseuERADE.-The season at the
skating rink, which has been successfully and
very satisfactorily conducted by j. L. Wal
ton, at the Pavilion, for four months past.
will be closed on Monday evening next with
masquerade skating carnival. The csrnivals
given during the past season have been
largely attended and popular with those par
ticipatlng and the spectators, as affording
occasions Of much interest and sport. It ia
understood that Mr.. Walton will open and
conduct rink here again next winter.
AcTIoN FoR DAMAeEs.-Ye sterday was
the third day of the trial of the case of Mrs.
Andrews VS.. some residents of CORTLAND al
legged to be the Trustees of the Pierson
Reclamation District, being an action to re.
caver S5l, goo damages for injuries sustained.
the action has been dismissed as to the de-
PENDANTS Ashburner and Olesen. TIE plaintiff
has not rested hsr side of the case vet. She
was on the witness stand all forenoon yester.
day. The trial viii consume several DAYS of
next week.
SACRAMENTO STASfM Picnic. Tomorrow
the fifteenth snAual picnic and excursion of
Sacramento Stamm, No. 12i, q. 0. R. NJ,
to Natoma Grove, Folsom, will take place.
The First Artillery Band has been engaged
for the occasion. This is the first excursion
to these grounds this year, and the grove is
covered with vsrdure and flowers. There will
be various games for young and old, and
prizes will he awarded. The train will leave
the railroad depot at a. NJ.
POLICE CoURT.-Business was transacted
in the Police Court yesterday as follows
Mary Mccarthy FAR, keeping disorderly
house and disturbing the peace, continued &c
May ID All Ii, alias All Lung, assault to
commit murder, held to answer, bail fixed al
So. 900 Mrs. Antonio, disturbing the peace,
pleaded guilty, fined s.; Robert Edwards,
drunk, discharged on payment of costs.