Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-08-04
Rnsiness AGrcrtisernen,s
LOCAL INTELLIGENCR.
INDICATING THE LAW.
Successful Raid by the Police on CHI
nese Gambling Game.

Successful Raid by the Police on Il CHI
nese Gambling Game.
1t has been well-known to the police that.
ever since the repeal Of the ordinance
licensing gaming, preparations have been
in progress in the Chinese quarter 10 pro-
tect tan games from visitations by the po-
lice. At one place in particular-on the
south side of ] street, between Third and
Fourth-the work of barricading has been
going on for some time, and the officers
have had ocular proof Of the fact that great
force would be required to effect an en-
trance TO the mystic chamber. Due warn
ing had been given the proprietors of for
mer earthquakes against attempts to
eyade the law, and they all seemed to re-
alize he fact that the only possible method
by which they could escape police detec-
ton was to so barricade the entrances to
their lens that no Off GER could enter before
an alarm could be sounded. Chief of Police
jackson has kept himself as thoroughly
posted rs possible upon the movements of
the cunning heathens, and has frequently
made the declaration that he would vet bag
these fellows and break up the gambling
in the Chinese quarter. A day or two ago
officer Farrell was detailed to investigate
the place, and he succeeded in reaching a
point from which he was enabled to witness
tan game in full blast. The Chief re-
ceived reliable information from another
quarter that the game was usually begun
at about II O'Clock A. N, and he accord
ingly decided 10 make raid upon the Ce-
lestial stronghold at noon yesterday He
had in the meantime sworn ont warrants
for two Cinnamon, and advised with coun-
sci regarding his authority TO forcibly enter
the place where gambling was known to be
in progress.
A little before noon yesterday the Chief.
accompanied by officers Rider. Frazee,
Franks, Kent Farrell and Sullivan, went
to the premises and quickly surrounded
them. One or more officers were stationed
at every possible point of exit and then
the Chief formally demanded of the Chi
neSc that the main door be opened for his
admittance, which demand 1t is needless to
say. was Unheeded. He accordingly started
in TO chop his way into the place BY means
OF an ak, while officer Kent seconded his
efforts with a Sledgc-hammer Hot was
the day but hotter he who piled thcax or
hammer upon the well-nailed and bolted
woodwork of that heather refuge Before
n CLEAN of daylight could be seen where the
blows were falling, the Chief and his assist
ant were bathed in perspratiOn and about
rs nearly done out as the average modern
prlZe-hghter after 4 tOur-round contest
Meantime the other officers were kept
busy, with drawn pistols preventing the
crowd of Cinnamon within the room from
escaping Finally the Chief succeeded in
etfecting an opening large enough to admit
him, and he crawlcd through into the
midst of indignant savage and chattering
Mongollans and demanded their peaceable
surrender. In n short time the Cinnamon
were completely oveTawed, and the officers
succeeded in placing handouts on twenty
six of them; They were then disarmed
and marched out upon the sidewalk, where
nearly the entire Chinese population had
gathered and were jabbering and gesticulat-
ing in a most excited manner large
number of citizens had also been attracted
to the spot, and their presence doubtless
helped TO prevent any attempt on the part
OF the Chinese mob to rescue the prisoners
The latter were marched off to the CITY
prison and successfully slowed away, COM
plants being filed against them in the
usual form. Later IN the day many of
them were released on bail, which ran from
$500 to $500. At he time of the capture
the officers also secured the entire layout
of the gamblers.
Chief Jackson declares that he does not
now know of another illegal game running
in this city, and thinks that even the Chi
nese will not dare 10 try il on again He
says he will give liberal reward to any
person who can show him where an unlaw-
full gambling game IS being carried on, and
indorses The RECORD UNIONS repeated dec
laration that all prohibited games are COM
pletely and thoroughly suppressed in Sac
ramento.
Police CoURT.-Y yesterday was rather
quiet day i'll the Police Court for blue
Monday Louis Warner, otherwise Null
doom, was fined SIS for battery, and Henry
Bowman, convicted of like otfense, was
fined $50, with the usual alternative 800 l..
Berg and +. II. Stecker, charged with mis-
demeanor, in tampering with fire-alarm
box, We're dlscharged......J. NJ. Lavine and
Rose the Indian woman, were fined each
SO, Tor disturbing the peace .. The charge
against Mrs. Gaynor, of disturbing the
peace, was dismissed, it being groundless
......Ah sing, an incorrigible Chinese va
grant, was sent to Jail for ninety days....J
Lindsay was assessed s. for having in
dulged in spree. The case of Il. C. Traw
ford, railroad conductor, who is charged
with batterlng one Sullivan, was taken nm
der advisemeht......L Lutte Wigg, disturbing
the peace, discharged.
BOARD OF SUPERyIsoRs.-Th body met
yesterday for regular semi-monthly ses-
sion, Chairman Fassett presiding, and all
the members present except Steinman.
The minutes of July 10th and of the
On motion of Mr.. Bates, Supervisors Jack
son and McMullen were appointed COM
mittee to drape the Courthouse and Hall
of Records i'll memory of General Grant.
Supervisor McAIullen reported that he had,
in accordance with an order of the Board.
purchased a span of horses for the county
at an expense of $3.50. Recess was then
taken until Tuesday at 10 \. NJ.
CRY PAYMENTs.-Following are the re-
ceipts of the city for the week ending Sat
urday, August LIST: Joseph n. Herndon,
cemetery dues. SIPS so; a. S. Woods, water
rates. 81, $50 10 y. A. Kidder, harbor dues,
SLY so; George A. Putnam, city licenses,
$3.50 4S George a. Putnam, dog licenses,
$41 IS; w. A. Henry, Police Court fines,
Sl39 so; total, s.. 437 IL. Total disburse-
ments, SIS, 23S A. Total amount in city
treasury, 1854, 453 30.
ADMITTED TO PRACTIcE.-A dispatch was
received last evening from c. w. Baker,
Clerk of the Police Court, who is at the
Bay stating that lie had passed his exam
ination before the Supreme Court and was
admitted as ar attorney.
l. B. POTTER and E. w Potter have pur-
chased the interest of Earle, Potter & Co.
in the stove, crockery and hardware bust
ness ct No. 500 street. The new firm will
Io 81,