Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-16
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Executive PARDoN.-At the September
term Of the Justices Court of the city of
San Buenaventura, Ventura county, 1884,
Arthur Fitzpatrick man GO years of age,
who served IA years in the American navy,
and distinguished himself in several en-
gagements during the war of the rebellion,
was tried upon two charges of misdemeanor.
the burning of nine dollars worth of the
property of another upon his own prem
lses, and which he claimed was his own.
The jury disagreed, and his counsel ad-
vised him to plead guilty rather than stand
another trial, and being assured by the Dis
trict Attorney that the sentence should not
aggregate more than six months, he COM
piled with their request. The Justice, how
ever, gave him six months upon each
charge, or twelve months in all. His coun-
sci assured him they would secure his re-
lease at the end of the first six months. At
the expiration of that time he sent for them,
and they informed him that if he would
deed them his little homestead of five
acres, worth several hundred dollars, they
would secure his pardon. His old-time
neighbors and friends took the matter up
and presented a petition to the Gov
ernor signed by the committing JUS
tice, the Superior Judge, the prosecut-
ing attorney, the District Attorney and
many prominent citizens of the county,
asking for pardon, and setting forth the
fact that he had borne a good reputation
prior to his arrest, was an industrious citi-
zen, and has been adequately punished for
an oifense the results of which were not
very harmful. Upon this showing the
Governor issued the pardon as asked for
COURT ITEMs.-In Department One of the
Superior Court yesterday, Joseph Marshall,
who committed a long list of burglmies in
this city before being captured, and who
also burglanzed eight residences in Oak
land, was called mp for sentence in the
three cases upon which he was arraigned
and pleaded guilty last Monday. Judge
Van Vleet directed that he be imprisoned
in the State Prison at Folsom for fifteen
wears on the first charge ten years on the
second and five on the third, making
total of thirty Years; the second term to
commence at the expiration Of the first,
and the third at the expiration of the
second. Marshall received his sentence
Stolidly not Il muscle OF his face indicating
his feelings. .....John Cummings, alias Cisco
charged with robbing James Riley, of Elk
Grove, OF 81 one night, three or four
weeks ago, when the defendant and three
others are alleged TO have garroted Riley
near the junction of Seventh street and the
north levee, was arraigned and pleaded not
guilty.....John Filand, J. Saunders and ].
Hilton. accused of grand larceny in taking
$40 and gold watch from K. +. Finlay, a
visitor to the city from Auburn, also
pleaded not guilty.
POLICE CoCRT.-In the Police Court yes
terday Robert Brock, for battery, was fined
$40, or ten days......Sentence in the case Of
Robert DoIan, previously convicted of bat
terry, was continued until the 18TH. Will
lam Long previously convicted of va
grancy, was sentenced to forty days in the
county iail..The case of Jane rutland,
for misdemeanor was tried and Ia ken I'M
der advisement until the 1Sth.....,AngclO
Correta, for battery upon a Chinaman, was
fined $40 or forty days.....J. Mccarthy. for
having been drunk was fined 5, and Bar
ney Hughes for like offense, so, each
having the alternative of imprisonment.
The cases of Manuel Suaves, ?. Z. Hur-
tado and Josie Dorrell, for malicious mis-
chief We're set for hearing on the 1Sth......
The case Of ?. Kelly charged with INSIDE
meanor in violating the health ordinance,
was dismissed on payment Of costs, the
nuisance complained Of having been abated
.... Gertie Grants case, for petty larceny
was continued until tomorrow.
IycoRroRArED-The following articles of
incorporation were yesterday filed i'll the
Office of the Secretary of State; Sulphur
Creek Mining Company, for the mining
and milling of gold, silverand other miner
ais in the State of California. Principal
place OF business San Francisco. Directors:
James NJ Classen, Beverly s. Taylor, Ma
thaniel Hutson, James W. Burling, Henry
l.. Lightner. Capital stock 81 100000 di-
vided into 100000 shares Of the par value of
$40 each Also of the South Ettawanda
Land Company for the purpose Of buying
and selling real estate in the State Of Cali
fornia. Principal place of business San
Francisco Directors: Joseph c. Bates,
Washington Elliott GuStavus, \. Fredicker,
Thomas h Wilson. Charles +. Wilson
Capital stock $4,000, divided into Il, 600
shares of the par value of SO.
GRAND ARMY Rs.-Commander-in-
Chief John s Kountz, of Toledo, Ohio, the
Drummer Boy Of Mission Ridge will
arrive on the overland train tomorrow
morning on his way TO san Francisco. All
Grand Army men and Union veterans in
the city are called upon 10 be at the station
TO greet him. The train arrives at o'clock
and remains twenty minutes for breakfast.
The Chief Will pay an Off
eial visit to the Posts in this city next week
due announcement of which will be made.
Mrs Emma 4. Rice, of san Jose. Depart
ment Inspector OF the Woman's Relief
Corps. is in the city on official business. and
will be present at their entertainment this
evening.
Disastrous FIRE Al RosEvILLE-About
O'Clock Yesterday morning the RoSeville
Roller Flour Mill, owned by Fry, Ritzmsn
& Co. was discovered to be on fire near the
roof, and though every effort was made 10
save it, the flames conquered, and building
and contents We're totally destroyed. The
mill was a fine new structure, with ma.
chinerv of the latest pattern and was doing
an excellent business, running night and
day. Roseville will lose an excellent piece
of property if it is not rebuilt. The loss is
between $4,000 and $4,000 about two
thirds of which is covered by insurance
II is believed that the fire was caused by
some portion Of the machinery heating.
TRADE MAEKs.-Charles Jacobs & Co.
cigar manufacturers of San Francisco, have
filed trademarks, as follows: Defiance
it represents a Cossack leading prancing
Arabian steed, bidding defiance to the
English lion Esmeralda;" beautiful
maiden dressed in the fashions prevailing
in the time of Queen Elizabeth surrounded
by a beautiful wreath of flowers
"Tempter;" represents a beautiful Spanish
senorita, bedecked with jewels; at her side
is a young senior dressed as a Spanish
Prince. ready TO amuse his lady love with
his guitar.
SATURDAY next the boss sale of the sea-
son. Come and see how much you can buy
for little money on Saturday next Re-