Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-07-25
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umns of the RECORD UNION yesterday
morning. there was meeting held at the
Courthouse last evening for the purpose of
making arrangements for proper memorial
services in honor of the departed soldier
and statesman, General U. S. Grant. The
Courtroom was filled with the representa-
tive citizens of Sacramento.
The meeting, in absence of the Mayor,
who was out Of the city, was called to order
by Trustee H. g. Nielsen. He said that six
years ago a meeting was held in the same
room to make arrangements for the recep-
ton of General Grant, who was duly
honored and to whom the freedom of the
city was extended. Tonight, he said. we
are called together again to honor this dis
tinguished citizen but this time the duty
is sad one-that of making arrangements
for 4 proper observance OF his obsequieS.
He said it was no time for speech making,
and he would entertain a motion for the
nomination of Chairman.
Judge 7. 3. Mcfarland was placed in
nomination, and unanimously elected.
On assuming the duties OF the chair,
Judge Mcfarland said that he, like all
others present had come to the meeting in
response to the published call of the TruS-
tees, for the purpose of discussing plans
Tor the obsequies OF the distinguished
dead It was not the time nor place for
passing an eul0gium, or recounting the
worth of the departed hero. He said, did
he so desire, he felt that he had no art of
composition, 10 words at command that
would do Justice 10 his own feelings or to
the memory of such man as General
Grant Five years ago he had publicly
stated that he thought Grant the foremost
man OF all the world, and he never since
had changed his mind.
Captain J. l.. Skinner was elected SeCre-
tary
After considerable discussion the Chair
was authorized to appoint committee Of
nine citizens, who were to act as an execu-
tive committee with power TO make all ar
engagements, and to enlarge their commit
tee TO fifty citizens or more.
The Chair named the following gentle
men as an Executive Committee Mayor
John q. Brown, John II. Carroll, a. L.
Frost, q W. Chesley, Il A. Burnett, Sec
rotary Of State Thomas l.. Thompson
William II. Hamilton Colonel T. W. She
han and John Well.
d. J. Simmons, who was present, an
nounced that he would place the Metropol
itan Thedter at the disposal of the com
mittee, free of charge The announcement
was received with applause.
1t was moved that Governor Stoneman
be requested to declare the day upon which
the obsequies take place q legal holiday.
Carried.
After the adjournment of the meeting,
the Executive Committee organized by
electing John H Carroll Chairman.
Upon motion of Mr.. Burnett, J. l.. Skin
ner was added to the committee and made
Re Ia obi I,r nod 70,
meet in Pioneer Hail at 3 P. ". to-day,
when the other committeeman will be ap
pointed.
who is Accessory to the Crime?
1t has been repeatedly asserted upon the
streets, but more particularly and persist
emily in the c'caing immaculate, that gam
bling is rife in this city. The Trustees,
the Chief of Police and all the officers
upon his force, continually, and with en-
phasis, deny the assertion, but as often as
the denial is made, the accusations are re-
peated In conversation with reporter
last evening the Chief Of Police again
asserted the ialsity of those damaging
charges. He said, Z" Gambling is sup
pressed, and every one knows it. That in
Chinatown he had found a bastile, where
the non-laW respecting heather had en-
deavored to play tan in defiance Of the
law but such places had been broken up.
those known to be connected with the same
arrested and parties owning buildings used
for such purposes notified that they would
be held responsible for their gambling ten
ants, and assured that barricadcd doors
would not protect them nor shield them
from the law. If any parties know OF a
game of any kind, be it lottery. fan-tan,
faro, stud-horse or any other game,
in progress, that is in violation of the law,
the officers claim that it is the duty of such
persons, as good law-abiding citizens, to
point them out when the same will be i'm
broken up and the parties con-
nected Herewith arrested. If the parties
referred to can prove their assertions by
pointing out the culprits they should do
so, and if they do not, they can be looked
upon only in the light of accessories.
1t may be added that it is Just possible
that il is true some unlawful games have
been carried on behind guards, bolts, locks
and barbados, and that, as asserted, tan
may have been played III the Chinese
quarter bat the fact is admitted thar, if it
has been, the secresy has been such that no
white man could get in TO witness it, while
no one is silly enough to think of attempt
ing TO ascertain anything from Chinese
witnesses. The fact, however, stands out
in bold relief that the suppression Of gam
bling in this city has been so complete that
it is disputed whether or not some parties
may not, within the sacredness of their
castle privilege, venture to trespass upon
the law.
Police CoUEr-Judge Henry disposed
of the following cases in the Police Court
yesterday Fred Schumacher, Willie CO.
hen, Birdie Wolff and Willie Dwyer, four
boys who broke into a show case on J
street and stole lot of cutlery, had their
case continued until to-day. 2. H. Dutfey,
who was convicted previously of disturb
inc the peace, was fined $. All Hung for
stealing vegetables, was sent TO the chain
gang for sixty days. jim Martin and .Io-
seph MycrhofIer were convicted on the
charge Of common drunk" and Will be
sentenced to-day. The peace disturbance
cases OF Mary Burns and Nellie Mathews
were continued until Wednesday next.
Thos Words, Chas. Sullivan, Geo. Franklin
and Cy. McClintock were fined s. each for
opium smoking. The case Of Charles Ell
lott, an old and feekle-minded individual,
charged with the larceny of q Chinaman's
team, was continued to to-day, when he will
be examined by a committee Of physicians
as 10 his sanity.
REAL ESTATE AT AUcTIoN.-Sherburn 4
Smith will sell at auction Tuesday, July
2Sth, at II o'clock A. NJ, on the premises,
the east half of lot >, 4Oxl60, and h Six
teenth and Seventeenth streets, together
with a two-story frame dwelling Of eight
rooms, closets. gas. water, and all modern
Improvements. The grounds are beauti-
fully laid ont in lawns, flowers, shrubs,
fruit trees, etc. This is very desirable To-
cation, and should demand the attention of
those seeking nice home. Terms at sale.
& La flor snln Lot nf household fifrni-