Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-07
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1t was ordered that the time granted
Hughes & Dehn for improving Thirtieth
street, from P to Y, and TWenty-ninth
street, from TO Y, be extended to the 9th
of April, 1883.
Benjamin Labs was also granted an ex-
tension of time to April 9th for the grad
ing and improving of the following streets
5, I, U, V, W, y, from Twenty-eighth to
Thirty first streets.
A number of bids were received for fur
nishing coal to the water works for the
next year. The Board thought the prices
were too high, and took the matter under
advisement until next Thursday
The Street Commissioner reported in IA
vor of placing sidewalks on the west side
of Front street, from I to w, and also on
the east side, from r TO T.
The Poundmaster reported that for the
past month he had impounded % animals
and had collected $15 %.
Harbormaster Captain n. A. Kidder re-
ported that be had collected for steamers
$107 so, barges $50 so, and from the fish
market $10 the total being $14S
The Mayor suggested that committee
from the Board agree to meet the Board of
Supervisors, and in company with them
visit the Y-street canal at Thirty-first street
and see what plan could be determined
upon looking to its improvement. 1t was
thought to be good idea, and the Board
will hereafter fix the date when the in
Yestigation will be made.
HOWARD BENEVOLENT REPoRT.-At the
regular monthly meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Howard Benevolent Asso-
citation, the following showing was made
for the month of January: Number of men
Tod ,Iar Of
Der of children, 122-making total of 1856
persons assisted by granting a total of $40
dispensations. The amount of money paid
to the Treasurer by the Steward on account
of collections and subscriptions for the
month was $442 rs. The amount of indebt-
edness incurred for the month was 1888 II,
showing deficiency of 800 81. There has
been a steady decrease ofthe available funds
ofthe association for the past winter months.
OF the Sc women and 122 children. most of
them are widows and half orphans, and
considering the number, the expenditure
for the month seems small item.
FRENCH LEAVE. - Yesterday, Thomas
Craney, prisoner who is doing time in
the County Jail for assault with deadly
weapon, was engaged with other prisoners
saving wood in the small Jail yard Cd
Seventh street, under the supervision of
Deputy Sheriff Blair He has an appeal
for new trial in the Clerks Office, but
thought this was slow way to regain his
liberty, so when Mr.. Blair's back was
turned, Craney, by means of low shed in
the yard, scaled the wall that separated
him from freedom, jumped to the street
about ten feet below, and made good his
escape. His absence was Immediately
noted and lively search instituted. but he
was not captured up to late hour last
night.
DIED FROM HIS WOUNDS. = Yesterday
morning at 11:50 o'clock, Daniel Mcmahon,
theindividual who jumped from the train at
Antelope, and thought to finish the Job by
cutting his throat, died at the County Hos
pital. For the last few days he appeared
to be recovering, but he suddenly became
worse and passed away quietly. The sur
geons say that one of the best surgical oper-
ations that was ever performed was under
gone by this unfortunate individual
AND PEACE Now REIGSs.-There will
probably be no more war in the police de-
partment after this, and affairs will no
doubt run along smoothly. An agreement
has been affected between Mayor Gregory
and Chief Dillman. The Mayor is to with
draw officer Ash from the police Office, and
the Chief is also TO GUST officer Sullivan
The change went into effect last night and
the charge of the office will fall upon officer
Lowell.