Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-05-25
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
a SAD SCENE IN couR7.

lie was accused OF pellE i2rceEy, the theft CT
a silver watch. Horny l.. Buckley volun.
teered in his behalf end made strong appeal
for the leniency of the Court, stating that
the prisoner was the only dependence for the
support of an aged and invalid mother; that
the old lady, who loved her son tlevotadly,
was waiting in sgonized suspense to hear the
result of the trial; that the prisoner, who
had heretofore borne a good character for
honesty, was unfortunately addicted TO the
use Of Intoxicating liquors, and to this fault
might be attributed his present trouble.
Mr. Buckley also stated that when
the crime was committed the defendant
was Ia Company with a man OF bad
repute, VINO doubtless was principal in the
crime; that the mother of the defendant,
though very poor, would gladly pay the
owner the price of the lost watch il she could
only be saved from the disgrace of having her
son sent to prison. City Attorney Anderson
concurred In the views of Mr.. Buckley, and
ssid he believed the case was one that called
for elemency.
The defendant, who appeared very peni.
tent was then allowed to make statement
in which he expressed deep regret for his con-
duct. Several times at the mention of his
mothers name he shed tsars, and promised
for the future to act the part of sober and
honest citizen. The spectators were moved
with compassion, aud many an unspokeu
wish was felt that the erring boy might, for
the sake of his aged parent, be set free and
given chance TO reform.
Judge Henry, addressing the prisoner, said /:
From what [ can learn of this case, I am
satisfied that your conduct merits the severest
condemnation. Through the influence Of
bad company aud too much whisky, you
have made yogr.hrst advance in crime AL
though you seem to have been well raised,
these evil Influences have caused you TO neg
leot and disregard the counsel and advice Of
your own mother-a good woman, who has
pissed her life in sets OF kindness and mercy.
What shall be said Of young msn who
nocSs at the tender entreaties of q
good rnotheri What must be said Of
. son whose reckless debauchery brings sor-
rev and shame to ths heart Of fond mother
in her decliRing ysars. The love Of
3 good mother is the last thing or earth
that yosng nan ought Co neglect
or abandon. a young man who has no love
or respect for bis mother is one to be shunued
by society. He is lost to every sense of
honor and humanity, and is in a pathway
that leads to the life of an outlaw. Take
my advice; let whisky alone, keep good
company ia future, and let to-days sad
affair be warning TO you. Go and do some
thing to comfort your mother in her age and
affection. Prove yourself worthy the love of
one who clings to you through evil as well as
good report and strive by upright conduct
to regain the confidence of all who may have
doubted your integrity by reason of this arrest.
Go home to your mothers bedside, ask her
forgiveness, and assure her of the sincerity Of
your promises Of reform"
Tho defendant pyziL-ed o-1E NTH b5s he al
bowed in shame. Court adjourned, and the
crowd silently went away.
BOARD OF SgPERvIsoRs.-The Board met
at 10 A. N. yesterday, all the members pres
emit The report of the viewers on the peti-
ton of J. n. Andrews for road across the
Costumes was read, fled and set for hearing
June 18th. Supervisor Steinman called up
his resolution in reference to dispensing with
the clerk in the Auditors office. On coll
call the resolution was lost by the following
vote : Ayes-Steinmau, Blsir and Goftleib
Noes-MoLsughliu, Bsiley, Christy and
Smith. On motion of Supervisor Steinman
the Sheriff was allowed twenty-five cents each
per day for feeding county prisoners. the
county to furnish fuel. Supervisor GoAleib
reported that $3.50 had been collected foF five
months rent of pavilion, from January Mt to
june l, 1888 Fred A. Shepherd, DEPUTY
Assessor, appeared before the Board and
asked that the county pay for Sunday work
necessary in writing the assessment rolls.
Taken under advisement.
PROPOSED STATE MILITARY ENcAslPs,zNT.
The question of holding division encsmp-
ment, or an enesmpment of the entire Ma
tional Guard of the State, is being urged by
Major General Furnbull, Division Com
maudar, and Brigadier- General Dimond, of
San Francisco. Tue proposition meets with
the warm approval of Governor StOneman.
The only thing which prevents it is the cues
ton Of ways aud means. This problem, it Is
expected, viii be solved in short time.
There ara two points now competing for tho
encampment-San jose and Alameda. It is
proposed to hold it soma time in the fell, ard
as such time IS viii not interfere Nth reg.
iment encampments or with The State f cir.
should the proposition be carried out ie will
be the first time in the history of the State
that the militia have all been together.
OPEN AIR CONCERT MEETING.-The meet.
ing called at W. P. Coleman's office to ar
range for concerts for the ensuing year was
well attended. The following named officers
were elected: w. R. Ormsby, President;
L. P. Martin, Secretary, and J. E. Mills,
treasurer. COMMITTEES were appointed TO
make arrangements for the erection of music
stands for the use of both Capitol grounds
and Plaza and with the bands. The meeting
adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening at
the Same place, so receive the reports of
committees and conclude the arrangements.
These concerts have been q source of much
pleasure to the people, aud il ia to be hoped
that satisfactory arrangements can be made.
The cost of the concerts will be ascertsined
before committees are appointed to solicit
contributions.
ORDER IN A CRY BoND CAsE.-Judge Nc
Farland yesterday ia Department Two of
the Superior Court made the following order
the case of F. Sievers va. VIM. Gutenbsrser
. TIE demurrer in said case hsving been by
order of Court sustained on the 18th day of
April, 1888, with lsave to plaintiff TO amend
his complaint in twenty days, and notice of
the entry Of said order having bsen served on
the same day, and it appearing to the salts
faction of the Court that the plsintif has
failed &c Sic his amended complaint, it is or.
dered by the Court that the plaintiff take
nothing by his said action; that the defend
ant go 5esce without day and have and re.
cover from che plaintiff costs of the suit. -
WHOLESALE CosGPLAIsTs.-Thers perhaps
are no other individuals in this city who are
SO much complained Of at this tine SIS the
street sprinklers. The paved streets of the
city, during the prevalence of the north wind,
unless they are kept ives, fill the air full of
nne d9st, which is =eTy disagrseabls to pedes-
Srisus and hll the stores and shops full of
DIRT. Yesterday nsrning st half-past 8
CLOCK no sprinAliug esCss had been on Gsty
On J street. from Front 80 Seventh. A stiff
north wind visa prevailing az that time, an6
rom the clouds Of duss flying in the air one
gould have been led to bsiieye chat there had |
'een long dry spell and that the streets had |
lot bsen sprizklsd foz q month.
STATION HousR SLArR.-The only names
n tse slate st the stasion-houss s. midnight |
zers those of ESasy Galway and Peter
saigley. Beth ars booked IS eP@nen
sunkaris.