Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-05-05
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


gotten up printed invitations were sent to
the principal business men throughout the
city to be present in the afternoon Their
store, although not the largest, is one of the
best arranged in the city. In size it has a
frontage of 46 feet and depth of so feet
The basement, which is used for the storing
of oils and leads, is the same size, and has
cement floor. The office in which the firm
entertained their friends is large and well
appointed. James l. Felter acted as master
of ceremonies. He called upon g. W.
Chesley, who responded in an earnest man
ner, addressing himself more particularly
to Mr.. Sullivan, ST., a successful. retired
merchant of San Francisco, and a million
aire, and who advised his son and partner,
Sullivan Il Ravekes, to open Il branch
house in this city. Mr.. Cheslev congratu-
lated the new firm in behalf of the Job
bers, and welcomed them most heartily
TO Sacramento He spoke of the con-
tinued prosperity of this city, claiming
that her annual trade amounted
to more than S49,000,000. In commerce, he
SAID, Sacramento was second only to San
Francisco, and far in advance of Oakland
and Los Angeles. He also spoke in high
terms of the wholesale merchants of the
in 1919, and continuing since that date,
namely, Booth & Co., Adams Mcneil Il
Co. successors 10 Sheath q Arnold, Lind
ley IL Co. formerly Iindley Il Frye Baker
d Hamilton, Huntington, Hopkins IL Co,
and Others, all wealthy and successful mer-
chants. He referred to our delightful eli
mate, the beautiful homes of Sacramento,
and bespoke for the new firm success and
prosperity. He said there was fraternal
feeling among the jobbers and Wholesale
merchants that welcomes all newcomers
with capital who come to supply the trade
that is constantly coming to this city. A
large number of the guests present an
Swered to tOasts, and the asscmblage did
not break up until almost o'clock.
CHOICE FIELD DoGs-There arrived in
this city yesterday, from the kennel of the
late D. c. Sanborn, in Michigan, two young
Llewellyn setter dogs for Messrs. Charles
n Post and George W Watson. These
dogs come of one of the best strains of
blood in England and America. and should
make tirSt-class field dogs They are by
the celebrated champion field trial dog
Count Noble, their dam being Dashing
Novice a bitch of well-earned renown in
field trials. Count Noble was sired by
Count Wind EN-, regarded as about the
best dog in England at the present time.
These puppies are half-sisters to Gath sired
by Count Noble) the dog which made such
a grand record the last season in the circuit
of field trials in the East and at the South,
COnquering all competitors, and for whom
81 800 was refused at the close of one of the
trials MeSSrS. Post and Watson will soon
receive another Of nearly aS choice breed,
and are in hopes of securing one Of the
Gath-Sue puppies recently whelped (Sue
was Gath'S strongest competitor during the
last season 5 round of field trials These
dogs will be a splendid acquisition to the
field stock of this coast, for no better can be
found anywhere.
RATHER MYsTERIoUs.-The residents of
the town of Washington were discussing
Yesterday what seemed TO be a matter of
mystery. When the overland train came
up from the Bay Saturday evening. and
stopped for few seconds at the western
end of the Sacramento and NOlo bridge,
two women got oil. and after the train
started on. went and sat down on door
step for awhile, and then crossed over into
the city, previously covering their faces
with heavy wells \ boy who was observ-
ing them stated afterwards that one of the
dress. Yesterday morning it was reported
to the police that the women passed
through the depot and up to the old rail
road foundry, near which they entered a
box car, and when they emerged they were
dressed rs men. Detective BrisSel says
that he spoke To the women, and when
they raised their wells. found they were
ladies of his acquaintance, and that the re-
port Of their DOMINIC mems apparel is erro-
neous.
Cry FIyANcEs.-The City Auditor fur
nishes the following statement Of the city
funds; Receipts for week ending May 3
lsS4-Jos. y. Hendon, cemetery dues
$50 so: A 5. Woods. water rates
81 rs .: Antoine Brewer, harbor dues
Sl25; f. II. Mckee, rent, 500; W
A. Henry, Police Court fines, SO George
A. Putnam, city licenses, 1860 IS; George
4. Putnam. city taxes SlS,3S4 y; I. w
Gilmcr Justices Court fees, SIP 50; J. G.
TubbS. Justices Court fees, $50 80; H. b
Nielsen, street assessment and rent, So
Total. 81 ,412 10 Total disbursements
$sI25 81. Total amount in City Treasury
S240,lA 80.
DARING TRANPs.-Thursday night of LAS
week, says the Gait Gazette, four tramp>
forced an entrance TO the residence of 5
Lemon. some two miles south of Gait. anC
helped themselves to the larder, and un.
tremendously appropriated all the canned
goods and portable eatables to be found
and carried them away. This is the second
time within the past few weeks that thes,
scoundrels have visited Mr.. Lemons place
and on both occasions during his absence
Mrs. Lemon and her Young brother-in-laN
were the only folks around the house, anC
were helplcssly unable 10 modest thu
tramps
POLICE CoURr.-In the Police Court, Sat
urday Mary Farr arrested for having been
drunk, forfeited her deposit by not appear
ing......T The ease of Jack Sullivan, accused
of like oftenSc was dismiSsed......M Marion
Rindskopf was held to appear before tn
Superior Court on a charge of forgery, ban
fixed AT =, 000....Thc cases of Ty Lee, 10
disturbing the peace, and John Doe, TO
malicious mischief, were continued unit
this morning. Lizzie Belmont an'
Fanny Wright were found guilty of dis
turbing the peace, and fined 50 each.
STATE FUyDs.-During the month o
April there was paid into the State Treas
ury the sum of Sls2,0l5 -, which has beer
apportioned as follows: General fund
SD, 3i4 IS School fund. SCI, $50 %; Inter
est and Sinking fund. S9,493 AZ; Stat
School Land fund, So, 367 9S; Harbor I'm
provement fund, S15, 223 50 Leprosy fund
81 ,227 IS State Library fund, S1,l57 70
Mining Bureau fund, S760 60 Suprcm
Court Library fund, $175 10; Estates of De
ceased Persons fund, $500 10; Election Re
ward fund, Sll So
OFFICERS ELEcrED.-At their regula
meeting, held Tuesday evening last, Apr
10Th, Cresco Lodge No. 203, l. o. G. r., o
Gait. elected the following officers to serv
for the ensuing term w. 7. Dunshee, w
c. T. (re-elected) Miss Alice Mcintyre, w
VT; p. H. Latourrette, Secretary l.. D
Brown. Financial Secretary W. H. Meach
am, Treasurer (re-elected); II. L. Oxender
Marshal; Miss Josie Krenkel, |. g.. JOSEPH
Fugitt, o. c. The officers elect will be Ill