Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-06-29

! the spectators COuEo54 tHOu8QJ many en-
tries ought to appear on the cash-book that
witness said ought not, as there was no cash
in the matter, and said the entries appeared
in the proper books.
Just before the noon recess Mr.. Ames
stated to the Commission that he had been in
acramento for some time lately to the detri-
ment OF his official business at the prison,
and the duties could be no longer postponed,
as the affairs Of the institution for the pres.
ent fiscal year must be all closed up by Sat
urday next.
It was agreed that Mr.. Ames should be
excused 10 tine to catch the afternoon train
to the bay.
Recess to 1:30 P. NJ.
In the afternoon counsel Flournoy resumed
his inquiry into the manner of keering the
CommissaTy's and the Warden's books. in
trying to determine what entries are made Of
the supplies furnished to officers and en-
ployes. Witness was soon interrupted BIZ
counsel in an explanation, and counsel for
the defense came TO the rescue, but witness
interrupted by saying that he would try and
answer questions without endeayoring to ex-
plain, as he found that "to be impossible"
to which counsel for the people replied some.
what sarcastically that he guessed it was"
In regard to the construction of the water
| wheel rim, witness said the lumber, amount
ing to $500 worth, was paid by him, but not
until after the investigation by the Perkins
! committee. Witness could not recall any in
stance where the yacht was Of any benefit to
the prison. The vessel is kept in order,
cleaned, etc, by the conyicts, for which they
have received 40 pay.
The examination again returned to the
! subjsct-Cf the manner Of keeping the prison
books, embracing the payment Of salaries in
| cash end supplies, and the question what was
! the witness salary for the year 1881, was
asked, and the reply was s., 400, and that he
| had nc other account with the prison.
| Counsel then said that ne had before him
an itemizad statement, taken from the quar-
! terly reports to the Controller in which il
appeared in certain months that witness had
| received more money than the salary
| amounted to for the months designated.
Witness said there was never q time but
what there was money 30 his credit, as he
only drew his salary when he needed money,
and st the present time there wss S700 due
| him, and II the figures given by counsel were
correct, he must have drawn some on this
balance. A ledger account, witness said, was
kept, and that would show exactly how his
salary had been paid, and was the best evil
dence. Witness was very Indignant that
even an insinuation should be made that ne
had drawn money to which he was not en-
titled.
Another question relative to the same mat
ter was asked, and counsel for the Directors
objected, and asked that the reports referred
| TO be brought from the Controllers Office and
the witness be allowed TO examine them.
! Theirs was warm argument for few mo
ments, counsel Hart appealing to the Gov
ernor, and talking about Justice to the
witness and Justice to the people," while
| Colonel FlourROy was getting tired of this
| talk of injustice and appssls to the Gov
/ - and % Icrrov, 70 -
! withdrew the question and wanted to pass
the subject, but counsel for the defense OBJ.
jected to its being passed, and wanted the
matter thoroughly investigated, but wanted
to proceed about it 10 the proper manner.
The witness interrupted by saying that if
the figures given by counsel were correctly
taken from the reports in the Controllers
office, they were correct, and that he re-
ceved the money.
The Commission ordered the reports
brought from the Controllers Office, but the
time had arrived when it was agreed in the
| forenoon that Warden Ames should be ex-
! cused, and after holding a consultation with
opposite counsel Colonel Flournoy stated
that hey had agreed that it would be better
| TO adjourn until Monday, July 9th. and it
was so ordered by the Governor.
The object in taking so long O recess is that
the closing Of the stfairs ct the prison for the
! llsCAl 9tAE3 SluluS OALuEuay next, requires
| the presence at the prison for several DAYS of
the Warden and Clerk, and the national
holiday next Wednesday would spoil next
week; besides, by waiting until this
| years prison books are closed up and new
ones opeEed. the books OF this year can be
! brought to this city and remain here until
the investigation is ended.
PASSING CURIosITIEs. evening after
the east bound overland train pulled into the
depot sixteen peculiarly dressed Japanese
marched single Sic into the dining.room. Tie
dress and the fact that they took q seat at
the best table attracted the attention OF the
depot hsugerson, who gathered in wonder at
/ the dining-room doors. They proved to be
troupe under the charge of Phil. II. Kirby.
TIE Snowman 2. T. Bsrnum's agent, they
having arrived from Japsn Tuesday
on the steamer Oceanica. Mr.. Kirby
stated that among tbs troupe
srs four famous wrestlers, FIVE dancing girls
| THE first ever known to 20 sbroad), together
with number of celebrated gymnasts and
athletes who have been performing before his
Imperial Majesty, the MIkado of Japan. He
! also had ia a baggage car number OF other
rare novelties, including four Of the celebrated
| long-tailed roosters 1.-THE tails measuring sew
enteeu feet IN length, two orang-out8ngs, and
the hide tusks, etc., of the sacred white ele
plant that was purchased in Burmsh and
died while en- route to Hongkong for ship
ment to this country. Three large elephants
and other valuable animals, which have been
| purchased, are TO follow by the next China
steamer Mr.. Kirby has baen in Asia for
over two years, looking up curiosities.
ALTERATIONS AT THE METROPOLITAN The
ATER.-On Monday next several needed al
terations will be commenced at the Metro.
politan Theater. The entire gallery will be
remodeled and made so that good and full
view Of the stage may be had from every
| seat. A new and much improved ventilsting
| system will take the placs of the present one,
so thst, the manager says, the thester can be
made cool on the hottest night. Also, the
dress circle will receive additions in tbs way
| OF acoustic properties, The theater viii re-
main closed for two weeks, and reopen on
! Tuesday, July 1Ssh, with the Black Flag"
OPEN AIR CONCERT To-NIGHr.-The Husssr
band will give an open sir concert in Capitol
Park this evening. The following programme
of music will be rendered March, ''Promen-
sds Call" Ssidelhach medley overtures.
souvenirs. " Watson "Msrabella Waltz, +"
Keller; march, Esprit du Corps" Clappe !;
selection. "Oh, How Delightful" Catlin !;
qusdrille, Park Gems" McCosh schos,
tiscAe. "Those Brilliant Eyes" Walston /;
j " Home, Sweet Home"
RACES IN AuGUsr.-Robert Allen, lessee
of Agricultural Park, will give four days
racing in August, on the 1st %. 81 sud 4th.
Ga the first ruouiog half-mile dash, free for
all, purse of 81, 900. Second day, trotting for
the 2:s0 clsss, Tor purse of s., 600. Third
day. trotsing FOR ESQ clsss, purse Of 5000.
fauJte day, Pseing Fses. 2i27 classs pgTgs Of
$500.