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Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
ADJUSTMENTS,

The Metropolitan Theater was filed las.
evening to witness the persoration of the
character OF Old Lavender BY Edward Har.
rigan. That gentleman must have been
gratifed by the warmth of his reception.
The company supporting him is stfong in
three characters, and in other respects is
but ordinary. Miss Hattie Moore's Mother
Crawford was one of naturalness. and
therefore of completeness and strength.
1t was SO nicely drawn as 10
be the second prominent figure
in the drama; it was SO carefully shaded as
not even TO suggest the suspicion of exag-
geration. Hattie Moore has been bgst
known in Sacramento in comic opera, but
certainly in comedy, such as she essayed
last night, she is entitled to the greater Gre
dit. Mr.. Sparks Smoke and Mr.. Decker's
Dick were the other characters that stood
forward prominently as supporting Harri-
gan. Concerning the latter's art, the ONLY
issue is one as to its exact place That in
Old Lavender he has one of the most diff.
cult OF characters to personate is conceded 4:
that he accomplishes the task with con.
summate skill, is undeniabIe that ss
the author of the play he has ca
pacity, none will question. Mr.. Harri-
gans art is Of so true a quality, when
capacity is considered, that the suggestion
is constantly presented 10 the spectator
who witnesses the struggle between appe-
tite and gentiiity. temptation and unfinch-
ing integrity; between honest pride and a
merciful and kindly heart; between the
burdens and sorrows of broken, decrepit.
helpless old man and the solemn sense of
duty to live on and suffer on and withhold
the hand of suicide, as depicted in "Old
Lavender, why Mr.. Harrigan cid not
write his play upon higher key. Why
ne did not fit such fine qualities as his hero
typi6es into better surroundings, and make
the character move upon a more elevated
level. Nevertheless, the play as it is sue
ceeds; the contrasts aimed at are sharp
almost to painfulness. and the pathos and
humor are so commingled that one is di-
vided between smiles and sympathetic sad
ness the whole evening.
Tonight viii be the fast of the accom-
plished actor He will appear as Dan
Mulligan in his own play, "Cordelia's As
pirations," with Hattie Moore as Cordelia
Mulligan. 1t is said that Mr. Harrigan is
fully as happy in this play as that of last
evening. Hattie Moore has q stronger
part, one giving wider scope to her viva
cious disposition and versatility. Mr.
Harrigan's entertainment is greatly aided
by the musical direction of George Bra
ham, under whose leadership the many
songs and choruses by Dave Braham, the
composer, were given.
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at IT AGAIN.
Footpads Hold Up Citizen and Relieve
Him of His valuabIes.

Footpads Hold Up Citizen and Relieve
Him of His valuables.
James Coady, who resides on Third
street, between L and N, was stood upp
Thursday night at the corner of Third and
L by two men and robbed of 81 so in coin
and gold watch and chain.
Mr.. Coady says that he was on his wav
home, and just as he was about to turn the
corner mentioned the robbers approached
him. One of them greeted him with a
pleasant good evening"
They walked along with him few
yards, one on each side Of him, talking of
the weather etc. Suddenly one of them
turned and grabbed him by the throat
while the other seized him by the hair from
behind. and, pressing his knee against bis
back, bore him to the sidewalk, Coady
tried to call fer help, but they quickly Gov.
cred his mouth and proceeded to 90
through his pockets.
Mr.. Coady reported the robbery to the
police and also gave description Of the
robbers and Of the watch they took from
him. The men appeared to be strangers,
he said. The police are investigating the
matter and feel confident that they have
the robbers located.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
PACIFIC GROVE.
Some Additional News from a Sacra.
mentan Away from Home,

PACIFIC GROVE. August 2S. 1850.
EDS. RECORD UNION: Monday evening
Del Monte Lodge, 1. O. G. T., gave Pow
erty Party in the hall at the grove, which
was largely attended. The members of the
lodge being compelled TO attend in patched
clothes under penalty of fine for not doing
50. 1t was quiet an amusing sight as they
marched around the room. interesting
programe was rendered, and very pleas
ant evening spent The admission fee was
ten cents, with fifteen cents extra for re-
freshments, which was served in small
candy boxes
On Wednesday evening Rev A. G. Her
rick gave another of his interestiug lectures
IN the Chspel, with views of points of in
terest where he had visited in the Old
World, and by special request he again ex-
hibited views of the Johnstown flood.
Among the convenieI ICES here that have
not before mentioned is the local trains
running between Del Monte and Iske
MaJeiIa "a place about two miles beyond
the groVel, stopping to take on or let oil
passengers at The Del Monte Bath House
Monterey, Pacific Grove and several small
stations between those named and besides
the Local trains, passengers can of course
ride on the regular through trains from
San FRANCISCO, but must remember that
they only make one stop between Del
Monte and Pacific Grove and that is at
Monterey. The writer can vouch for the
truth of this, as he with several others were
waiting patiently at small station aboDt
three blocks distant from Monterey. ex-
pecllng the next train To be q local, but as
It pulled in to Monterey we found il to be
through train, and knowing that if we
falled to get on that we would have to wait
an hour ard g half or more we hastily
came 10 the conclusion we would make an
attempt to board it b5 fore il started up
again, and by having a lively run we sue
ceeded, bnt with no time to spare. Here
after We have decided to post ourselves in
resaTd to locals and regulars
General Stevens left here about last Mon.
dag with his horse and buggy to drive
home, expecting to reach Sacramento some
;Ims on Friday. he having driven here in
five days.
Sacramentans are still coming here. and
a good many leaving Tor home. Among
the latter soon to go, is Ell r
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

in the city to complain about reports
which had been circulated about him dur
ing bis absence in the Fatherland. 1t
would appear from his statements that
great injustice was done him by some one,
but who the author of the reports was is
not known.
During the time Mr. Morlath kept the
wayside saloon on the Freeport road his
wife was in poor health, and he found it
necessary TO secure the services OF Ger
man girl to attend to the household duties
and nurse his wife. Soon afterwards he
sold out his business and left for Germany
with his wife and the young woman re-
ferred TO. The next news from them was
that Mrs. Morlath was dead, and later it
was stated that Peter had married the Ger
man girl who had been his wife's attend
ant. All this time gossips were
busy talking. about the relations
of the parties, and soon a most
startling story gained currency. II
was to the effect that Mr.. Morlath had been
arrested for the murder of his wife, con-
victed and sentenced to be hanged. This
story, however, was not believed by his
friends and vas soon afterwards contra
dicted
Mr.. Morlath now states that the whole
story was a base fabrication. His wife
died of stroke Of paralysis after eight
days of suffering, and received the kindest
care and attention from him up TO the last
moment They had loved each other and
never had any trouble. He never was ar
rested or charged with any crime nor was
he ever suspected of having committed
any crime His wife and her attendant
were the best of friends and he subse.
quently married the latter and she is now
his wife. He is at loss to know how such
reports could have gained currency and
who could have started them. Il does
seem strange, for Mr.. Morlath was con-
sidered by those who knew him best, TO be
an honorable and upright man and one not
at all likely to have committed such
crime
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
sixth-street NJ. e. Church, between x
simnsnn VS.. simnsnn.

The following Supreme Court decision
was filed in Clerk Williams office in this
city yesterday
John K. Simpson, respondent, vs.. Joshua
Simpson et al. The object of the action in
the lower Court was to quiet the plaintiff s
alleged title to some homestead land, which
title was denied By the defendants. The
trial Court adiudged that from and after
Roxanna Simpson and John K Simpson,
the former and the plaintiff held and
owned the homestead land as tenants in
common, subject to the trust declared in
said decree, for the benefit of the said Rox-
anna Simpson and her children. The case
is reviewed at length and the judgment of
the lower Court is reversed. and the trial
Court is directed to give judgment for the
defendants upon the findings of fact.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
JUDGE BUcKLEY's GOOD NATURE.
Several Tramps Profit by it, But On,
Comes to Grief.

Several Tramps Profit by it, But One
Comes to Grief.
Jedge, ken I speak few words to yer,
mint"
The speaker was a low-browed, ragged,
beery specimen of the genus tramp. His
look was so appealing, however, as he
stood in the prisoners dock fumbling his
battered hat that Judge Buckley could not
refuse him hearing, although he was in
the midst of another case.
Well, go ahead, and say it quick, said
his Honor.
"All right, Jedge. Yer see has q chance
ter go ter work to-day, but if l stays in ther
cooler III lose ther job See?'
4" Wen, what's going to become Of this
charge OF drunkenness against you ?7
asked the Judge.
Dunno. I admit | wuZ a leetle full,
bat think of ther job Jedge."
That's so, said his Honor, laughing
good nsturedly. guess you can go.
Let liquor alone, now, and don't get back
here.
'You bet, echoed back as the discharged
prisoner disappeared through the door
Judge Buckley was about to resume the
case which had been interrupted, when a
loud and sonorous ''ahem - attracted his
attention toward the dock again.
A blear- shock headed, red-whisk-
cred individual was standing up and vainly
trying to say something. He didn't make
much hesdway, however, until Bailif
Rowland handed him glass of water to
soo'he his parched throat.
Yer amer, l would like to say few
words, TOO, came from the depths of the
whiskers like the sound of a buzz-saw
when it strikes knot.
We'll go ahead, said Judge Buckley.
81 gotter job, too, Judge, an ef | don't
git there to-day I'll lose it,
Where is the Job located ~
"0n a ranch up the river. Me and TRACY
here, wuz goin up together, but we tux 8
little too much booze and the eoppers got
us"
"AIl right" said his Honor you can go
but remember what | told the other fellow
ahead of you-don't come back here, and
the Judge shook his finger warningly at the
departing whiskers. Now, gentlemen,
resumed the Court, turning TO the attorneys
in the interrupted case, 81 guess We car
proceed. am sorry that L"
'Exouse me, Judge. I'd like to say few
words, too This was from Tracy
The Judges brows knitted, and the good
natured smile which greeted the other two
drunks evaporated. We'll, sir, what d(
you want to say ?" he said
Wen, Judge, yer jest let me psrdner 90
and him an me wuz to work together. Tht
job will be no good without both of US
the ranch can't rum"
We'll, all right said the Judge, laugh
ing in spite of himself at Tracy's serious
ness. "You can go, too, and hurry up afte
that JOB"
His Honor turned again to the yaitin,
attorneys. Now, gentlemen" +" be said, :"
guess we can 90 on with
Excuse me, yer Honor, / would like L
say"
But his Honor's patience had gone will
Tracy The individual who was nov
speaking never finished his sentence. Tn,
words froze in his mouth when he observed
she Judges countenance, and be dropped
back on his stool to avoid the cyclone.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
SUPERIOR COURT.
Department one-Armstrong, Judge,

FRIDAY, August so, 1889.
L. W. Farrell VS.. City of Sacramento-De-
murrer to amended complaint continued one
week.
d. w. Miller VS. Mary Miler-Motion for ALI
mony continued one week.
John Rooney VS.. Wm. Fey ct al.-Demurrer
to amended complaint on argument.
People VS.. All Sam, assault to murder-De
tendant arraigned, and given till September I'd
to plead.
Tsigned and plea of not guilty entered.
Department Two-Van Fleet, Judge.
FRIDAY, August 80, 1889.
w. h Washburn. administrator VS.. b. Co
| vell-Motion to allow inspection of documents
and to have copy made continued one week.
| W. II. Myers VS.. William Johnson-Motion to
retaX costs. Bill continued one week.
H. Weaver VS.. NJ. Storms-MOtion TO qusSh
| cost bill; and motion for new trial, continued
one week.
! G. G. Pickett VS. Ben. Cohen-Demurrer over
| ruled by consent, and ten days given TO answer.
! deceased-Order for decree determining life
estate.
| People ex rel. J. R. Laine vs. G. G. Tyrrell-
| Set for trial September 1, 1850
| B. w. Cavanaugh VS.. DISCRIMINATION to
I retaX cost bill continued.
Sarah Busick VS. G. r. Martin-Motion to re
| tax cost bill continued.
! 7. II. Cook II Co. VS.. Wheadon-Set for trial
| September %. 1889
County OF Sacramento VS.. H. E. Eels-Set for
/ trial September "a, 1889,
L. Lamet VS.. l.. ksstorf-Set for trial Septem-
| Der ., 1889.
Smith vs.. Fratt & Parker-set for trial Sep
| tember so, 1889.
! j. C. Harlan, by guardian, VS.. R. S. Carey
| Jury demanded by plaintiff
Vim Hoagly, guardian, vs.. J. K. Newton-Set
1 for trial September 25, 1889
Estate of J. Potter, deceased-Set for trial oc-
| tober 2, 1889.
| Estate of W. F. Borchers, deeeased-Set for
| trial September 10, 1889
Stewart VS. Wilson-Set for trial September 2S
| 1889.
whitcomb VS.. McClintock-set for trial octo.
| her 1889
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
RAN OUT OF i" sNAKE-BITE.

How. He Managed to Get All the whisky
~nd Reduce the Size of His Feet.
Frank Freeman, Deputy State Librarian,
and Justin Crum, bookkeeper in the State
Treasurer's office, arrived yesterday from
their months outing in the wilds of FL
Dorado county, where they caught speckled
beauties in the Rubicon and killed the
antlered denizens of the forest. Freeman
claims to be superior with the hook and
line, but when it comes to deer shooting
Crum was the nimrod that bore of the
honors.
In wandering up and down this historic
stream killing the Door little deer that
came down from the hillside to slske their
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
who Hit Peter FrancoIi?

Enoch Paddon was examined in the
Police Court yesterday on charge of bat
terry, it being alleged by one Peter Francoli,
Front. street bartender, that Enoch was
the architect who erected "shanty'' on
Peters left eye-which structure was in
troduced in evidence against Enoch. Enoch
however, maintained that another feller''
wss the builder and not himself, and, as
an eye witness to the affair could not
identify Enoch, Judge Buckley was at q
loss as to what TO do in the matter. after
thinking the matter over, however, the
Judge concluded to let Enoch go, but not
without giving him a good talking to.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

thirst, Crum found the exact spot where
Alexander the Great crossed with his war
riors. Crum said he considered himself as
big man as Alexander, and he emulated
his eminent predecessor by taking off his
shoes and wading across the brook. He
caught cold. however, and Freeman says it
took all the snake bite" in camp to fix
him up in order to gel him home.
Since he waded across the stream Crum
wears shoes two sizes less.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
BRIEF NOTES.

The steamer Flora went up the river
yesterday.
The river marked Z feet ) inches last
evening at the Yolo- bridge gauge.
Little Harry Reed, who was run over on
the Yolo bridge Thursday night by the
train and whose right leg was ampuiated
is doing nicely, and was removed from the
Receiving Hospital to his home yesterday.
In all probability he will recover.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
Mharyes and Landincs.

Articles of incorporation of the Wharf
and Landing Company Of Santa Cruz, were
filed in the office of the Secretary of State
yesterday, The purross is to build vessels
for carrying freight from Santa Cruz TO
other ports, and also to erect wharves on
the beach when they so desire. The capi-
tai stock is 500 900, and the Directors are
George Olivia, Jacob Steen, George Webb,
L. II. Garratt and E. l.. Williams.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
Looking for a pamaee snit.

During the tour of the police officers in
search of "vags' in the switch yards early
yesterday morning they found a m6n
lying across one of the rails of the main
track. He was fast asleep, and in all prob
ability if it had not been for their timely
arrival he would have been run over by
one of the passing trains and terribly man
gled. If these individuals persist in lodg-
ing in and about the freight cars, this will
probably be the fate of some of them ere
long
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
She viii BE carried Back.

Yesterday morning Chief Lee received
dispatch from the Constable at Modesto
stating that he had arrested Carrie Gree
man, who is wanted in this city on a charge
of robbing an L-street house of $35 in coin.
able articles of clothing. Officer Simmons
left last evening on the o'clock train for
Modesto. he will return here with the
prisoner
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

If the authorizes do not interfere unique
fistic encounter will occur within six miles
of Fossil, Wyo., on Sunday. The prospec-
tive contestants are J. L.Sullivan, railway
employ, and Tom Murphy, hunter and
trapper. A girl, who suggested this method
of terminating a courtship, goes to the
winner of S400 purse. She declares she is
entirely Indifferent as to the result The
woman is waitress in the Fossil House
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
To-dav,s Ball Game.

The San Franchises and Sacramentos
will meet at Snowflake Park this afternoon,
the game commencing at o'clock sharp.
San Francisco now has the lead only by a
point or so. and if she loses to-day's game
Oakland will take first place from her. The
contest to-day will undoubtedly be inter
esting, and Cavanaugh, the new catcher,
who will be tried by the home nine ought
to be good drawing card Following is
tie make-up of the mines:
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
ALL A MISTAKE.

Peter Morlath Lives to Refute DamaG-
ing Stories About Him.
Peter Morlath who resided in this city
for many years, keeping cigar store on X
street, between Fifth and Sixth, and later
a wayside house on the Freeport road, re-
turned on Tuesday from Germany. Yes
terdsy he visited ali the newspaper offices
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
City Board of Eduontion.

The City Board of Education met last
evening at the Office of City Superintendent
Beard. The only business transacted was
the authorizing of warrant as partial
gress OF erection. E. 4. Bovyer, the con-
tractor, says he will have the building
completed on time.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

A Sentence Not Prescribed in the Code.
Brush Jones was in the Police
Court again yesterday, with the usual
charge of drunkenness against him, and
carrying his usual load of filth and "Chiuee
GIN with him. He took a seat in the front
row of the dress-circle, and the spectators
decamped, giving him plenty of room.
Judge Buckley hurriedly called the case,
and officer Carroll hurriedly gave the testi-
mony against brush"
What have you got to say?" asked the
Judge hurriedly of Brush
Wasn't drunk" replied Brush" and a
cake of dirt fell from his forehead.
That's all right said his Honor, still
in hurry. Fifty days IN Jail and a
BATH
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
The SUN Do Move.

The highest and lowest Signal Service
temperatures yesterday were 94a and 56o.
The highest and lowest temperatures on
the same date last year were $50 and 63o
The highest and lowest temperatures one
year ago to- day were 1909 and 60o.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Shelley Inch, of Placerville, was in town yes
terday.
Mrs. Belle S. Herr, President of the Ladies' of
the G. A. r. of Sacramento, is lying very i'll at
Verdi, New.
Mrs. r. Noble and children left yesterday for
q few weeks visit to friends in San Francisco,
Alameda aud San Jose.
County Superintendent B. F. Howard, Mrs.
Howard and Miss Addie Morton returned yes
teTday from Allen Springs, where they have
been spending part of the summer
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday John
w. Turner, Eureka; n. F. Miehaelis, Henry
Meter. San Francisco; J. c. Williamson, Pen
ryn; D. Numier, DayiSville; Wm. Hood, San
Francisco; Frank Carnahan, Woodland; J. n.
Stephenson, Franklin; ]. E. Krunch, Bassie
Flat; James See, Plumas; ]. B. Chin, Vaes-
vile; F. j. Johnson, C. A. Thompson, San
Francisco.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yesterday
George Flood, New York; NJ. H. Blue, city; VI
d. Hatch, New York; A. Nathan, city; o. A.
Baker, Chicago; Mrs. 81. c. Cowl, Miss Morris
Miss Allie Norris, New York: Edwin Harrigan
Mrs. Harrigau, Master Eddie Harrigan, Tony
Harrigan, Ada Harrigan, Miss Hattie Moore
Miss Bowman, Miss Heron, John Sparks, Joseph
Sparks, Mrs. Sparks; II. W. Hanler, Harrigau
Combination; a. J. E. Furbish, Miss Gates. Mrs
]. W. Burnham, Sam We'll, II. C. Whiting Thos
Mettush, II, W. Gardner, Win Emsheinier Sar
Francisco.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

The fourth annual Eastern Slope Fair,
comprising the counties Of Mono, Inyo and
Alpine, will be held at Bishop Creek, Ooto-
Der 9th, 10th and 1lth.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

Birth, deoth and marriage notices must be sent in
BY responsible parties, and paid for al The rote Of 25
cents each; funeral notices, 25 cents.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

A consignee sale will take place at the
salesrooms of Bell & Co., 927 X street, this
forenoon, commencing at 10 o'clock. Fur
niture and household goods of all kinds
will be sold.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

Do NOT fail TO read our ad. to-day. Piles
of summer dress goods on sale at half
their value, at Red House.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

Yesterday, near Biggs, R. Flanagan,
while running the combined harvester of
E. III. Gallagher, attempted to prevent some
weeds from going into the machine. He
slipped, his foot going into the cylinder,
and the limb was mashed so badly that
amputation was necessary.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

FoR SALE.-A secondhand Chickering
q Sons square piano. Bargain for cash.
Hammers music store, $50 street.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31

MATHGsHEK PIANOS the best. Indorsed
by artists. Cooper's music store.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
BORN,

Sacramento. August 2s--wife of John Bagley. a
daughter.
Sacramento, August 2s-wife of C. C. Smith. a
son.
Sacramento, August 2S-Wife of q, L. Eekman,
a daughter.
Schoolhouse Station, Sacramento county, Aug.
2S-Wife of J. c. Brewster, a son.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
A Sentence Not Prescribed in the Cod

The Lavensons 60 to Merced to-day Il
play the nine of that town.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-08-31
BUILDING And LOAN STOCK

ON SEPTEMBER FIRST THE sACRA-
" MENTO BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCI-
ALTON viii commence the issue of its Thir-
teenth Series of stock. A limited number OF
shares viii be issued and they can be secured
now at the Office of A. LEONARD & SON. 10l4
Fourth street. au2S-tf2p