Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-02-14

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

COURT ITEMs.-In Department One of the
Superior Court yesterday the Lavina Hobbs
contested will case was continued indef-
nitely, owing to the severe illness of John
Richards, the executor, who is confined to his
room at the International Hotel by relapse
from an attack of pneumonia The case of
James Hart, charged with an assault to muir
der Andy Thompson with knife at Elk
Grove on the 9Th Of last October, was con-
tinued until this morning. The prosecuting
witness did not appear, and it was reported
that he had left the State, but witnesses tes-
titled that they saw him last Sunday at
ranch in the country. The Court directed
that he be sent for and postponed the case to
give opportunity for him to be found. -.
James McLain, alias Price, alias Maynard,
who was arrested a few weeks ago for grand
larceny in stealing a COW from the Bryte
ranch, Yolo county, pleaded guilty, waived
time and was sentenced to two years at Fol-
som Espey Farley, arrested by officer
Dillmsn last Sunday for grand larceny in
snstching a watch and chain from John
Wells, settled his case in short meter by
pleading guilty, waving time, and receiving
sentence of four years. The case Of George
NJ. Farr charged with forgery, will come up
jury to decide whether he is insane -. The
case OF All Cue vs. Levi Painter, for dam
ages alleged to have been sustained in conse-
quence of defendant shooting at plaintiff be-
cause of the lstter's taking q small quantity
of fruit from defendants orchard on the
lower Sacramento, will come up to-day in
Judge McFarlsnd's Court if the case of
White VS.. Smith does not occupy the entire
day.
INTERESTING AT TIMEs.-The case CT G. L.
White VS.. H. G. Smith, which has occupied
the attention of Judge Mcfarland and jury
for the past three days, has developed many
points of interest, and the Courtroom is
usually well filed, members of the legal fra
ternity being especially prominent. There
has been more cross. firing Between attorneys
than usual, and objections and exceptions
have been rs frequent as disputes between
boys over big game of marbles. There has
been an occasional spicy development, and at
times it was predicted among the spectators
that the case might lead to another, but
everything hnally settled down into good
nature, Yesterday afternoon, while the de.
PENDANT was on the stand, Grove l.. johnson,
counsel for plaintiff, not being satisfied with
sharp answer to one of his questions, in
quired, Are you an attorney-at-lsw ?"
THANK God, l am not % was the response.
For the sake of the profession l also return
thanks johnson remarked. "If l had
nothing better to do than be a lawyer"
calculated the witness, I'D throw myself
into the river p Then, responded john
son, 1--WE may expect to see a case of suicide
reported in the morning"
AMATEUR DETECTIVES Early this week
store in Chinatown, Colfsx, was entered by
thief and robbed of about S4OO in coin, six
boxes of opium, three sets of gold bracelets,
and other property. 1t was suspected that
Chiuaman committed the burglary, and
"China Tom" merchant of the place, told
Barney Doherty and VIM. Lamphrey, brake
men on the train between Colfax and this
city, of the facts. When the train left Colfax
in the morning there had been a light fall Of
snow, and the amateur detectives had no diff
hculty in keeping sight, as the train sped
along, Of the footprints Of Chinsman who
had evidently been travelling by rail" ahead
of the train. The Celestial arrived at Apple
gate Just ahead of the train, and was so
handy that Lsmphrey took him in charge i'm
mediately. He was taken down to Auburn,
where Sheriff Huntley. who had been notified
by dispatch from Clipper Gap, assumed
control of him. All of the stolen property
was found upon his person. The brskemep
are so well pleased with their SUCCESS that
they talk OF starting detective agency.
EUREKA BAL MAsQUE.-The Eureka Social
Clubs bal mssque at the new Exposition
building this evening is expected to be the
most attractive entertainment of that charac-
ter ever given ia the city. George B1yne has
decorated the hall deliberately. Ia the grand
march will appear two elegantly appointed
cars, one representing the seal of the State of
California and the other representation Of
the happy result of the debris decision. In
these tableauK 81 persons will participate.
The grand march will begin at 10 o'clock
sharp, and prizes will be awarded at u
o'clock. Those who attend as spectators only
will be well entertained prior to the grand
march, not only by the concert music by q
band Of - pieces, but by an exhibition given
by the champion bicyclists, Highsm and
Robinson. who will give exhibitions of sceu-
titc and comicsl riding; and by Cbas. Mo-
rosco, Whose feats on the slack wire are mar
velous. Entrance to the building from FIT.
tenth street.
VALENTINE SocIAL.-The young ladies of
the Sixth-street NJ. f. Church gave a very
interesting and enjoyable valentine social at
the church last evening, which was largely
attended. The programme consisted of vocal
and instrumental music, recitations, reading.
etc. During the inteTmission, refreshments.
The Committee OF Arrangements consisted
of Miss Clara Byrne, Miss Nervina Water
HOUSE, Miss Rosa Coats and Miss Ina Gillis.
The programme was as follows: Instru.
mental duet, Misses Lizzie Griffin and Min
ME Shore; vocal solo. Richard Cohen read
ing, Miss Babcoek; instrumental solo, Miss
Ada J. Clark vocal solo. Miss Lulu Nor
rill; flute and piano solo from Normal,
Mr.. NeAle and Miss Jessie Cameron.
Police CoURr.-In the Police Court yes
$erday Ell. Rand pleaded guilty on charge
Of vagrsncy, and was sentenced to fifty days
IN the county Jail. Dan Coleman was CEN
victed of being healthy beCgsr and sent up
for forty days in the chsia.gang. Arthur
Colte's case of disturbing the peace was dis
missed on payment of costs, Charles How
ard pleaded guilty of visiting sn opium den,
and syAs fined $40 and costs. The case of
Mrs. French, for battery. went over until the
Gosh. The case of All Saey for burglary,
was continued until to-day.
FISE STAruARY.-Aitken & Fish, marble
dealers. st No. 617 K street. have received
from Italy a handsome piece of marble
statusry. The figure is about four feet in
hight, and represents femals holding
wreath in her right hand. which rests on an
urn. This statuary is to be placed on a
monument, which Messrs. Aitken l. Fish are
erecting over the grave of the wife of Byron
jackson, at Woodland. Yesterday it was
admired by q great many people, who pro-
nounced it a rare work Of srs. 1t will he on
exhibition the remainder of the week st their
works. on K street.
CLRANIEG OUT SALE.-A lot Of children's /
suits ut cost price, st l.. j. Lithauer, south. !
east corner Sixth and J.
DoN'r fail to see the Little World" sos J
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