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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
STRUGGLING FOR LIBERTY.
Convict Kirby Gains One Point, But Is
Remanded.

Convict Kirby Gains One Point, But IL
demanded.
very important habeas corpus case was
before Judge Van Fleet in Department
Two of the Superior Court yesterday, and
the decision was one which will deeply in.
terest number of convicts in the State
Prison, as well as the authorities. If the
position of the Judge is correct there are
about dozen convicts in the Folsom
Prison and probably some in San Quentin.
who can secure their release on habeas cor
pus proceedings as soon as they have their
credits entered up.
The case at par was that of James H.
Kirby, who was sentenced by the Superior
Court of Solano county in October, 1884.
He was charged with two separate offenses
committed about a month apart. Both
charges were grand larceny. He pleaded
guilty to both of them on the same day
and the sentence in each case was for a
term of five years. He was taken to the
State Prison, and allowing that he had
earned all of the credits good behavior
would entitle him to he has served one
term of five years. He was brought here
on a writ Ct habeas corpus granted by
Chief Justice Searls, of the Supreme Court,
returnable before Judge Van Fleet.
Edmond Tau2ky, Of San Francisco, ap-
peared for the prisoner. He raised the
point that the second iudgment-and it is
not known on which information he was
sentenced first-does not state that the
Judgment III that case shall begin at the
expiration of the first, therefore they were
concurrent Judgments, and in serving one
sentence he had served both.
The judgments show on their face, how
ever, that he has only served a term of
three years and six months.
Judge Van Fleet said that if there was
proper showing that the credits had been
allowed by the Governor he would dis
charge the prisoner on babeas corpus
holding that the judgments were concur
rent, but in the absence of any showing
that the full term Of five years had been
served, or that the Governor had finally
granted his credits, he remanded the
prisoner over to the custody of the Warden.
Warden Aull took deep interest in this
case, as he says there are several men in
his charge who will be set at liberty if the
Supreme Court holds that such judgments
run concurrently. He agreed with Mr..
Tauszky to have the credits due the pris-
oner allowed, SO that another application
could be made to the Supreme Court and
the question finally adjudicated.
1t is said that the prisoner Kirby, since
his confinement in the State Prison, has
fallen heir to quite large fortune, and he
is naturally very anxious to get out and
enioy it
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Expert Hopper is engaged in examining
the books of the city officials
A new school-house is to be built in the
town of Lincoln, and the Trustees ask for
bids for its construction.
Assessor Frost yesterday paid into the
County Treasury Sl400 of poll tax and
81, 400 OF personal property tax.
The attendance at the open-air concert
last evening at Capitol Park was good, and
the music by the Hussar band excellent
The first shipment of green fruit to go
East this season was carload of cherries,
sent forward last night by Gregory Broth
ers & Co.
Ned Mcbride and Dan Regain, DRINKS,
were arrested yesterday morning by officers
Carroll and Eldred. No other arrests were
recorded on the police slate last night.
The social that was to be given at the
Congregational Church tomorrow evening
has been postponed indefinitely on account
OF the death of one of the congregation.
Owing to the absence of one of the men,
bers, the special meeting of the Board of
School Directors, called for last evening,
was postponed to the evening of the 2Sth
instant.
The tailors are on strike and have or
dered union men not to apply at certain
establishment in this city for work. Like
the striking brewers, these tailors may sue
coed in killing the goose that lays the
golden egg"
The United States Senate yesterday
passed bill to increase the appropriation
for public building in Sacramento The
bill limits the appropriation to $4,000,
and increases the former appropriation OF
100000 to that figure.
The prisoners in the County Jail were
treated day or two ago to a liberal supply
of strawberries by the proprietors of the
California Market, on K street. between
Seventh and Eighth. This is the first time
they have been similarly remembered since
the same firm presented them with a lot of
turkeys last Christmas
g. G. Pickett has been elected Secretary
and attorney of the Sacramento Board of
Trade, vice Albert NJ. Johnson, resigned.
Mr.. Pickett has associated himself with
Clinton l.. White, and they will occupy the
rooms in the Wells-Fargo building corner
Second and streets, lately occupied by In
ternal Revenue Collector Barnett.
The subscribers 10 the capital stock of
the proposed new canning establishment
are requested to meet on Monday evening,
May 2lst, at o'clock, at the Sacramento
Board of Trade rooms, southeast corner
Fifth and j streets up stairs. A full at
tendance is requested for the purpose of
organizing the corporation and transacting
other important business.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Smashing Car Windows

Antoine Barry, a boy twelve years of age,
was convicted in the Police Court yester-
day morning of throwing rock through
the window of a passenger coach as the
Stockton train was passing Seventh and r
streets on the morning previous. B. +.
True, an officer in the employ of the South
ern Pacific Company, and L. W. Shaw, the
conductor of the train testified to the win
dow having been broken. Miss Mary
Lynch testified that she saw the defendant
throw the stone and break the window.
Mr.. True stated that stone had been
thrown though the window of car on an
other train ON the previous day, and the
company desired that their property be
protected and the safety of the travelling
public insured by the proper punishment
of the persons guilty of these offenses. Had
any person been sitting opposite the win
dow which was broken they might have
been seriously injured. The boy will re-
eeive his sentence this morning.
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NO CRIME COMMITTED.
The Charge Against F. ii. Clemens With
out Foundation.

The Charge Against F. III. Clemens With
out Foundation.
+. H. Clemens was tried in the Police
Court yesterday morning on a charge OF
having opened letter belonging to Mrs
Mary Keller, and was promptly acquitted
l. S. Brown assisted the City Attorney in
the prosecution and f. c. Hart represented
the defendant.
Mrs. Keller took the stand and testified
that some time during the latter part OF
April Mr.. Clemens sent her letter by his
agent, G. H. Cleary, which had been
opened. On the 18th of May she went to
Mr.. Clemens place of business and de-
manded to know why letter addressed to
her had been opened, and he refused
to explain it, though he admitted having
opened the letter. She acknowledged that
on the following day she had received a
letter from Mr.. Clemens, explaining that
the letter had been received aud opened by
Martin kastler by mistake and handed to
him.
Mr.. Hart offered the letter in evidence,
and Mr.. Brown strenuously objected to its
introduction. The Court decided to admit
it, and Mr.. Brown remarked: Well, that
may be justice, but it amt law"
Sometimes there is too much law" re-
piled the Judge, and l think it will do no
harm to give justice chance"
William Scott corroborated the state
ment of Mrs. Keller. He accompanied her
to Mr.. Clemens place of business and
heard him admit having opened the letter
The defendant took the stand in his own
behalf and explained that Martin Kastler
brought him letter which he said he had
opened by mistake, and brought it to him
because it contained lot of receipts signed
by him, for payments on sewing ma
chine. The letter had already been opened
aud he simply took out the receipts to see
what they were. He found that they were
receipts signed by himself for payments
made by Mr.. and Mrs. Keller, and he i'm
mediately sent the letter to her. He had
not explained the matter to her fully when
she called because she was excited and be
thought that better plan would be to
write her the explanation which he did.
Martin Kastler testified 10 having opened
the letter by mistake. 1t had been deliv-
cred TO him at his place of business. by the
mail-carrier. 1t was addressed to Mrs. N.
Keller, and the similarity of the name had
led to the mistake.
Judge Buckley intimated that it was not
necessary TO go any further with the case
and Mr. Clemens was DISCHARGED
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

An advantage of Silk WARP
fabrics for summer wear i:
that a cloth effect is obtained
without the oppressive warmth
and weight of all-wool goods
We carry the best brand Of
Black Silk Warp goods made
They are thoroughly reliable,
being always the same in quail.
ity, weight, width and shade
The dye is the purest made,
and will not fade or change
color in ten years wear.
These silk warp stufs es-
peciaEy commend themselves
for superior draping qualities,
as the wool gives softness and
the silk roundness and elias
ITCHY of fold, so that " full "
effects are secured with a small
amount of material.
Prices, ST. IS, 81 50 and S..
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been drinking, and quarreled with a store
keeper named Henry Sotzen. Lipsey was
large, powerful young man, while Soften
was almost dwarf in stature. Powelson,
who was in Sotzen's employ, stepped from
behind the counter, and putting his hand
on Lipsey's shoulder, said: go out and
behave yourself" Lipsey, instead of TAX
ing the friendly advice. drew knife with
blade twelve inches in length and thrust
it through Powelson's body.
The County Treasurers for the years men,
toned were ]. c. Johnson, j. H Phillips
and DR.. William H. Stone. All have bal
anced their earthly accounts and are at rest.
The County Clerks for the same time were
Lucian A. Foot, Josiah Gordon and A. st.
Q. Denver. Foot, a short time since re-
sided in Missouri; Gordon was Deputy
Sheriff two years ago in San Francisco, and
D. O.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Durham Cattle at Auction.

At Agricultural Park, l P. N. today,
there will be sold at auction, so head
of Durham cattle, 40 cows and 10 choice
young bulls, the property of Dunlap & Lati-
mer. The animals belong TO the Rose of
Sharon, Young Mary, Bloom, Miss Wiley
Acomb, Pearlett and other noted and
fashionable families. This is rare OPP
portunity for those who wish to get the
best of stock. Catalogues giving pedigree
of each will be furnished at the sale. Bell
& Co. are the auctioneers.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
sASHES.

New Sash Ribbons, very
wide ia inches), pure silk and
in various handsome shades,
81 IS a yard.
Watered Silk Sashes in
changeable effects.
Satin Stripe and Brocaded
Sash Ribbons.
Narrow Fancy Ribbon for
Neckwear and fancy work. A
full assortment of newest
shades.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
"lVORlNE."

Very thin sheets of cellu-
loid made in imitation of ivory,
with hard, glass like surface
for painting, may be found at
t h e embroidery counters.
Sheets IoxI2 inches, IS cents;
Iox24 inches, SO cts; 2ox24
inches, 81.
This material is now much
used in making fancy work
articles.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Escaped from the Chain-G.ng.

DeputySheriff George Karcber was work
ing the chain-gang at the County Hospital
yesterday when Tom Morton, one of the
prisoners, made break and escaped. Nor
ton was one of gang of roughs who were
arrested a short time ago at 4 saloon on
Front street and convicted of vagrancy
He had twenty days more &c serve in the
chain gang. He was known TO the police
as hard case, and was also charged with
robbery, bnt sufficient evidence could not
be obtained to convict him and that charge
was withdrawn
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Clunie Opera House.

This evening REILLY & Woods vaudeville
company appears. The San Francisco
press unanimously speak of it as troupe
presenting one of the most varied and
attractive of entertainments of the variety
order. The announcements promise a
larger company and more novelties than
have been presented here in any vaudeville
entertainment. The troupe will make but
two performances here
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Just arrived from the East

Just arrived from the East
Fifty boxes of Fine Flow.
ers in beautiful shades. and
including buds, roses, spray
chrysanthemums. carnations,
pinks, lilies of the valley, and
many other choice things in
fruit effects
Also, some three dozen new
shapes in Hats. among them
the ELLEN Terry" the latest.
Choice line OF handsome
Ribbons, all the new shades
and widths.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Auction To-Morr0xy.

W. II. Sherburn will tomorrow, at 1O
o'clock A. NJ, sell at his salesroom, 1923 X
street, lot of furniture, carpets. etc, re-
moved from small house to salesroom FOR
convenience. and comprising in part one
msrble-top set, one ash set, spring and top
mattresses one parlor set, lounge, tables
crockery. etc. Also, large lot of furni-
turs stoves, etc.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
The New Bridge.

The Board of Supervisors have adopted
a resolution fixing a penalty of $50 for
driving, riding OF driving live stock faster
than walk over the new bridge spanning
the American river on the line of Twelfth
street. Ten dollars will be paid 10 any one
giving information that Will lead to the
conviction of any person so offending.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Police Court Briefs.

The cases of Michael Brady and Raphael
Vasquez, charged in the Police Court with
being drunk, were continued until to-day.
Francisco Reyes was convicted of dis
turbing the peace and ordered to pay fine
of S25 or go to the County Jail for 25 days.
Lee Wing, charged with battery, was
discharged for want of prosecution.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
The Weather Renort.

The average Signal Service temperature
yesterday was $40. being 20 warmer than
the normal for that day. The highest and
lowest temperature was 7So and 51o, with
fresh southerly winds and cloudy weather
at NJ; fresh northerly winds and clear
weather al II noon, and fresh souiherly
winds and clear weather at Pm
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

Imagine a plain Silk Ruche
headed with a colored cord
and two rows of beads, and
you have one of the oldest
and prettiest ruchings we have
ever shown.
New to day, 25c per yard.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Violating the Fishing Laws.

Yesterday morning Henry Altpeter was
arrested by Captain Dalton. Chief of Patrol
of the Fish Commission, for fishing in the
Sacramento river, just above the city, with
set net. District Attorney Bruner filed a
complaint in Justice Posts Court, where
the defendant pleaded guilty and was fined
sSn
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

THE California Market, at 712 X street, is
the best place to buy your fresh butter,
eggs, dressed poultry, fresh fish crabs, oys-
tiers. or fruit aud vegetables Of every va
riety. Everything hrst-class. Prompt de-
livery and satisfaction guaranteed. CARROLL
& Gents
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
The New Election Precincts.

The Board of Supervisors have fixed the
first Tuesday after the first Monday in June
as the day on which they will divide the
city and county into voting precincts, in
compliance with the Act of the last Leeis-
lature On the same day they will define
the new road districts.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
Dental Examiners,

The Governor yesterday appointed and
commissioned the following members OF
the State Board of Dental Examiners: w.
F. Griswold, of San Francisco, vice E. w.
Biddle, term expired; S. E. Knowles, of
San Francisco, wee E. W. Hubbard, term
ayri-ad
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
JAPANESE NAPKINS.

Rice Paper Napkins, with
bright colored borders, IN
and 10 cents per dozen, &C
cording to size particularly
suitable for picnic use, etc.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
MARRIED

Sacramento. May 15-By Rev. John F. Won Herr
Itch, Rector of ST. PGul's Church, Henry
Kemp, of Pleasant Grove, TO Jennie May, OF
Sac ramento.
Near Florin. May 15-By ]. E. Butler, ]. P, at
the residence OF the brides parents, John D.
Barton, of Deer Creek, to Belle Phillips, oil
Natoma Township.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17
National Conference of Charities.

The Governor yesterday appointed and
commissioned Edward T. Dooley, of San
Francisco, to represent the State of Cali
fornia at the Fifteenth National Conference
of Charities and Correction, to be held at
Buffalo, \. Y, July 5, 1888
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

MArHusHEk PIANOS with the tuning pins
bushed into a thick iron frame. Only
piano that has stood this climate for the
last twenty years. See them at Cooper's
music store.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

Nickel Key Rings, with
white bone tags on which any
thing may be written, 2 cents
each. Notion Department.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

RAsPBERRIEs.-Raspbe are now re-
ceived fresh every morning at $50 o'clock
at Sacramento Market, 30S, $40 and 312 K
street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

LAWNS, 3 cents per yard double width
jress goods, cents per yard, and lots of
other good values in Dress Goods Depart
ment, Red House, to-day.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

Finely braided Straw Belts
in many colors, neat nickel
clasp, 20 cents.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

BLACK lace hats and null hats in large
variety. Millinery Department, Red
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

CuRRANTs.-First currants of the season
made tneir appearance 81 Sacramento Mar
ket. g0S, $40 aud S12 X street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

Sacramento, May 16--Mary l. A., wife of W. r.
Jones, a native OF France. 81 years. Utica,
n. Y, Herald please copyl
Funeral notice hereafter,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

MAKES the best lemonade-Arcadian
Waukesha Mineral Water
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BORN.
DIED,

Washington, Yolo county, May 16-Wife OF y
]. Benford, q daughter.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

THE king of beverages, Arcadisn Ginger
Ale. Hall, Luhrs & Co., agents.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

PrANos.-If ven want the best, buy the
Chickefing. L. X. Hammer, sole agent,
No. $50 K street.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

READ our ad. to- day-real bargains on
sale. Red House.
ARcApIAN, the ideal Wsukesha Mineral
Water.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-17

AEcADrAN Ginger Ale.
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u1HE EAST ADDITION TO THE cA& PARK
/ Colony Lands Is now ready fSr sale, and
viii be sold on easy terms and in tracts to suit,
with prices ranging from So to $50 per acre,
and within a nile of the railway station at
Kirkwood. and comprises some OF the best fruit
land in Teharaa county. For particulars In.
quire of
IT, "a. PARKER
d24-ff No il6 K street Sacramento. Cal.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
NEW REGISTRATIONS.

Continuation of the Names Entered
Upon the New Great Register.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-08-31

The body turned suddenly. around
and sat mp perfectly straight, every
muscle liked with that terrible an
pearance of a rigid spasm. Its neck
was thrust forward; the hair seemed
to stand out, each individual one In
regular order. Its eYelids Wers drawn
back while the eYeballs, with their
dead, glazed pupils protpuded in a
hlCeous. CLASSY stare. The nOshils
were diiated, as if breathing heavily,
and a horrible greenish foam oOzed
out OF the corner of therapidlY work
ing lips
could not remove my eyes from It
for a moment. Never was / SO speu-
bound, and never did I behold such a
terFihcally hideous object. My whole
soul was bound with a feeling of un-
utterable horror. 1t turned suddenly
towards where Holman and myself
were sitting and convulsively point
ed Its fingers In that direction, while
every fbreinits face seemed distorted
by q CHASTITY, diabolicaI, gibbering
grin. sWOOned. The hail seemed to
swim around me; but still my ears
seemed pierced by the most agOnizing
cry 1 ever heard. and I distinctly
caught My father!"
1 could not think, at once, whence
it proceeded but before L had any
time for reflection a heavy body fell
against me. 1t was poor Hoffman,
He had sprung up into the air, like a
stag when the hunters bullet enters
his heart, when he met that gaze. Tt
was his father!
The gentlemen went on with their
experiments, but with no success.
Hoffman never recovered from the
shock that he received that day, but
for several months was a raving
maniac. About three days before he
died he asked for his father and
mother and sister; his mother and
sister came, but they told him his
father was i'll. He fortunately had
no recollection Of it until a few days
before he died, when all seemed to
come back like the recOllectiOns OF
some hOrrid dream. His last words
to me were: ''My dear friend, there
is an avenging God, instead of a sys-
TEN of nature"
1 made inquiries and discovered
that his father was q notorious high
Wayman, and moreover, the robbery
and murder tor which he was sen
fenced were the crimes which enabled
him to furnish his son the necessary
means to complete his electric APP
paratus.