Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-19

Ouo week ago yesterday inc Waterman
Of the steamer Dover, Joseph Duncan Skel-
ton, was drowned in the Sacramento river
at the foot of street. The unfortunate
man had been in conversation with the
mate of the boat about an hour before the
accident which occurred ten minutes be-
fore u in the night Shelton was walking
along the edge of the boat, between it and
the barge, and, taking q mis5tep, fell over
board. The mate heard the spalsh, but
thought some of the deck hands had
thrown q bucket of water into the river.
He soon sank and up to this time his body
has not been recovered. Shelton had been
employed on the different trading boats
about five years. and when out of work
would always fall back on the mate of the
Dover for assistance. which was always
given. ! has brother in England en-
ployed in tho engineering business. De-
ceased was probably 50 years of age, and
was native of Hull, Yorkshire county.
England.
THB ORPHANS. - Contributions for the
Protestant Orphan Asylum continue to
pour in from every quarter, and the fund
has grown TO over 800. Last evening,
Eureka Lodge, No. 4, |. o. 0. F., CON
u. = 4,
I. o. L. NJ, also contributed S25. and it is
thought that most all the benevolent socie-
ties of the city will do likewise. Personal
contributions are flowing in from all quart
ers. The Caledonia Club sent i'll $50. Il is
g worthy charity, and all should contribute
their mite. Saturday evening an entertain
ment will be given at Turner Hall for the
benefit of the Orphan Fund and every
one who Is able ought TO purchase ticket
The list of donors will all be published in
due time.
@MFTRoPoLTAN THEATEE.-The Amer.
can King" drew 4 large audience last even.
ing. The play is not equal to Mr.. O'Neill's
ability, and save in two scenes gives him
small opportunity. 1t is drama, very SEN
sational, but rather tedious than otherwise
though in the light of so much that is won.
dertul and involved in real life, as revealed
daily, we will not say improbable in plot
1t brought out Miss Bowman as pleasing
soubrctte, and gave Mr.. Perkins. as an es
capped prisoner, a momentary opportunity
TO do fine piece of acting. The troupe
left for the East by special train last even.
ing.
CRY AUDrToR's REPoRr-The report o.
the City Auditor for the week ending Jan.
sary IA, 1885, is as follows A. J. Wilson
semetery dues, $S4 25; V. J. Gregory. water
rates, 1892 IS; E. II. Mckee. county
apportionment of school money. So
46S g. H. L. Buckley, Police Court
fines, $l2 so; George A. Putnam, city
licenses, $1,0OS: George A Putnam, dog
licenses, 81 so. Total receipts, S. 100 rs
total disbursements, $3.50 Sc. Amount
In City Treasury, $63, 263 50.
SUICIDE or GEORGE A. DocKsrADER.-In.
formation was received in this city las
evening, by telegraph, that Geo. A. Dock
stader. a carpenter and millwright, well
known in this city, had committed suicide
at Auburn during the afternoon by takine
morphine. For many years Mr.. Dock.
stader resided at Seventeenth and O streets
in this city, and was well and favorably
known. He had been in Auburn about
three weeks.
POLICE CoURr.-Yesterday was unusually
dull in police circles. Charles Mccarthy
was found pOt guilty OF disturbing the
peace, bat was Immediately rearrested fol
Yagrsncy; James Morrissey will be tried
to day for petit larceny; Press Hawkins
was acquitted of being common drunk.
ard, and J. Is. Morton and Gus johnson.
against whom appear charges of grand lar
ceny, will be examined to-day.
TEN per cent. discount on all clothing in
our clearing sale. Red House,