Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-04-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Co1MUNICATE WITH THE CHEF.-Owing
to the demoralized condition of the police
department during the latter part of Chief
Karcher's administration, consequent upon
the disagreement between himself and the
other Police Commissioners, Il sort Of free
and-easy course was pursued bymembers of
the force, who, in many cases, attended to
business on their own hook To remedy
the effect Of this upon the officers of other
localities, Chief Jackson has issued the fol-
lowing circular. and sent copies to the
heads of other police departments
have been elected to the office of Chief Of
Police for the term of two years, from the
LIST dav of April 1884. The law provides
that the department Of police shall be under
the direction of the Chief of Police and
subject to his orders. | am, therefore, re-
SponSibe for its successful management.
In order 10 make il a success in that direc
ton request that all communications in
regard to police business be directed to me.
The police are not permitted to correspond
in their name ON police matters. You will
therefore see the necessity Of complying
with my request
EPIscorAL CoYvocATIoN.-The tenth an
nual conyocation of the Protestant Episco-
pal Caurch in the Missionary Jurisdiction
of Northern California will open at II \. N.
to-day in st. Paul's Church, with morning
prayer and the Holy Communion Rev.
William Leacock. Of Napa, will preach the
conv0cation sermon. The afternoon Will
be taken up with the organization, appoint
ment of committees, etc, and the Bishop
viii read his annual address. In the even
ing after evening service and sermon by
Rev. Alfred Tudhunter, Of st. Helena, on
the subject of missions, the Bishop will adj
minister the Apostolic rite of confirmation.
Tomorrow being It. Marks Day, there will
be celebration of the Holy Eucharist at :
\ NJ The business session will open at 9
4. NJ. All are cordially invited, not only to
attend the services but the business scS-
sions us well The ladies Of the church will
set q lunch for the delegates III Hussar
Armory to-day and tomorrow.
BAEw1cK's REPORT The rainfall for this
storm up to last night was 10 of an inch,
making $50 inches for the month and 22.90
inches for the season. The total rainfall
for each season from 1867 to date was for
the entire season Of 1861, S.96 inches
ISIS. 24.86 1883. 17.S5; 1S79-S0, 2647;
ISS0-I. 2G.57; 1SSl-2, 1851; 1888, 1911;
1851. 10 date, 300. The average precipi-
tation for the past thirty-four years, or
rather thirty-tour seasons, Is just 1892
inches This season 10 date is 3.jS inches
ahead of the average amount OF rainfall Tor
the past thirty-four seasons This season
: .,1-. 1 hos. nh af 10
fall for last season. There have been but
four seasons in the past thirty-four that
gave 80 inches or more of rain, those being
the seasons of 1880. 36 inches; 1872,
Is .36 inches; ISL 1856 inches; ls67-S,
- - inches.
PoMcE CouRr-In the Police Court yes
ter6ay the case of Jim Bow, for petit lar
cenv. and that of Roddy McGrath. for bat
terry on ". T. Cantwell, were continued
until this morning. John HaineS, ar
rested for having been drunk. was dis
charged . Raphael NaSqucz, an old
offender. was convicted OF disturbing the
peace. and sentenced To thirty days in the
county i;il......Sarah Folsom, arrested for
euticiug. forfeited her deposit, aS did also !.
ID. Warren. charged with having been
drunk....James TOuhcy. accused of threats
against life and battery, was tried and
found guilty on the charge of battery, but
not guilty as regarded the other. Sentence
viii be pronounced tomorrow
MUEDERous ASSAULT At RocKLIN.-At
Rocklin between and 5 o'clock yesterday
morning man named j. : Oman was OBJ
served TO rush into a room at Trott's Hotel,
in which Miss Ella Bennett was doing the
chamber work Directly afterwards
screams were heard. and the man was seen
10 run awav. On investigation ii was
found that the Young woman had been
stabbed IN the left side and also cut ON the
arm Pursuit was instituted, the assassin
captured, and subsequently he was taken
10 the county Jail at Auburn His victim
is not dangerously injured Report has il
that jealousy was the cause of the act, she
having refused 20 marry him.
METROPOLITAN THEArER.-The exccllenr
company from the Baldwin Theatcr, San
Francisco. with Miss Pomcroy at its head
in the drama Claire and the Forge Mas
ter" has given warrant for the belief thai
" Pygmahon and Galatea.' the play for to-
night, viii be presented with strength and
great attractiveneSs. This drama is a living
one. always popular and is a standard thai
tests the abilities of a troupe Ii will un.
questionahiv be well given by the company
named and should draw a full house.
SUITS FOR DAM,GEs.-m Department
Two of the Superior Court yesterday TIA,
cases Of John GaiIney ". NJ. Roach, ant
John GafIney ". 2. M4han were continue,
until to-day. Plaintiff alleges that the de
PENDANTS made statements IN lSS2 To the et
feet that hc stole turkeys property OF Mr.
Roach, and he lays his damages nj 5000 II
each case There are numerous witnesse
on hand from the country, summoned b.
one side or the other.
GRAND CoNcERr.-Thc Ladies Choral So
cicty viii give grand concert at the Con
grecational Church next Wednesday even
ing, April Both. Among other music vii
he " The Fri Kings Daughter part sec
ondl cantata The pipe organ win be eX
clusively used for accompaniment.
When They LEAvE.-Commencing to
day, emigrant passengers by rail for tn
East will leave san Francisco daily at 2
NJ Oakland Pier. $50, and Sixtecntl
street, Oakland, at $40, arriving in Sacra
mento next morning ut $40. They remain
here until $50 \. NJ.
Auction SALE OF REV EsrATE.-D }
Simmons d Go. viii sell at auction to-day
ut II A. ", the west half of lot 5 and O
Eighth and Ninth streets, with two house
upon it. both hard-finishcd. There are OF
the grounds fine trees, shrubbery, etc.
If YOU WANT fine old Bourbon Whisk
ask your druggist and grocer for Simmonds
Nabob Whisky. 1t is the best in the mar
ket None genuine unless my name acros
the cork. G. Simmonds
PIcnc-Read the list of picnic good
quoted by T. II. Cook x Co, and their re
marks about butter.
DRESS goods to-day Some extra-fn
values; twilled cashmere, 10 cents pc
yard. Red House.
MINIS and boys straw hats for spring an