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A WISE DECISION.

The Faculty of the State University have
suspended the students that were engaged
in the late hazing affairs, and have also
determined that the practice of "hazing !"
shall no longer be permitted. This is a
proper and wise decision, and we only
trust that it will be lived up to. Hazing
is brutal and cowardly and degrading
practice. The impulses which tend to it
are legacies from barbarous ancestors. It
has been said that just as the human en-
bryo passes through theI various metamor.
phoses which mark the upward struggle Of
the race by evolution, SO the first years of
life exhibit the survival of savage traits
and tendencies, which are only outgrowu
or eradicated with difficulty as the approach
to maturity is being made. Whatever
tends to foster and encourage the retention
of these savage ways should be sedulously
resisted, for ever when civilization has done
Its best for Man be is still very far from
being perfect creature. The boys at the
University should therefore be prohibited
from hazing, the melancholy truth being
that no matter what refining influence edu.
cation exerts upon them, they are sure to
retain enough of the old Adam TO make
plenty of trouble for themselves as they 90
through life. Hazing," however, is a
coarse and brutalizing pastime, and it can.
no. be discarded too soon by young men
who have any ambition to become gentle.
men.
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THE WATER FAMINE AT NEW YORK.

1t appears that the threat of a water
famine in New York is becoming more than
a threat. The dry weather continues, and
there cannot now be more than a few
days-less than a week probably-supply
CT water in the Croton reservoirs. So
serious is the situation that Mayor Grace
has thought it necessary to issue procla-
nation announcing the danger which i'm.
ponds, and calling upon the people to
exercise the utmost care and economy
in the use of the remaining water. But
this will be useless If the rain does not fall
speedily. Should the drought continue
until the water supply is absolutely ex-
hausted frightful calamity must occur.
twill only require an absolute deprivation
of water for few hours to put New York
amid all the horrors of famine. Insuch acase
themortality, especially among thechildren,
would be appalling, and twenty-four hours
of water famine would strike down more
men than month of the plague. Recourse
to the salt water for various purposes may
protract the evil hour few days, but I'M
less heavy rains come within the next six
days it is to be feared that there will be
grave trouble in store for the large popu-
lation of New York. The worst of the
case is that there seems no available
remedy. 1t is impossible to seek other
sources of water supply. The great city
must depend upon the clouds, and if they
fail it the consequences threaten to be
most lamentable.
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AN IaEEPEEssIBLE coEFLrcr.

We should Judge that the authorities
who have had in charge the French and
German visitors at the Yorktown centenary
must have had their hands full in keeping
these peppery and sensitive Gauls and
Teutons from flying atone another's throats.
The most curious, not to say ridiculous,
proof OF their consuming jealousy and
enmity, was given when they found them
selves together on a wharf, and the Ger
mans, to pass the time, or perhaps in a
spirit of defiance, began TO throw silver
coins into the water. Instantly the
fiery Frenchmen took up the challenge,
and began to throw gold and greenbacks
overheard, and no doubt this amazing
duel would have continued until both
parties were bankrupted had not the pra:ti-
cal-minded negroes caused timely diver
sion by diving for the castaway coin. Evil
IDENTIFY the sooner these implacable enemies
are restored to their respective countries
the sooner will danger of an explosion be
averted. So long as they are on American
soil nothing can prevent them from collid-
ing, and since expostulation is manifestly
out of the question, the parting guests
should be speeded," to avoid further
aroharra 1sment
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-10-24

AN EXCELLENT APPOINTMENT.

Governor Perkins has appointed George
A. Blanchard to be Superior Judge, in
the place of the late Judge Hatch, OF
Colusa county. We are glad to be able to
speak of this appointment IS an unexcep-
tionable one. Mr.. Blanchard is lawyer
whose learning and good sense are far
beyond his years, and he is thoroughly
qualified for the responsible position for
which he is about to leave the post of
Deputy Attorney. General. He possesses
in prominent degree the judicial mind,
and it is combined in him with an integ.
rity and independence which afford the
strongest guarantees for the faithful and
satisfactory discharge of his new duties.
We congratulate Colusa upon the acquisi-
ton that county is about to make in its
new Superior Judge.
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THE LAND LEAGUE.

The effect of the Government proclama.
ton declaring the Land League Illegal and
criminal appears to have been greater than
could have been anticipated. If we may
Judge from the tone of the Irish news, this
blow is regarded as fatal to the organiza.
ton. In fact it seems to have collapsed at
once, though it is asserted that it is rather
case of suicide than murder. The resort
to the "no rent proposition is said to
have alienated all The conservative ele.
ments as well as the Catholic hierarchy
from the League. They recognize the fact
that the last card of the League leaders is
neither more nor less than fiat defiance of
the Government, and bid for insurrec.
ton. This they will have nothing to do
with, and indeed notwithstanding all the
talk it seems that Ireland was never less
prepared for an uprising than at this mo-
ment A popularity Of the situation is
that the most desperate and blood thirsty
advice comes from the Irish Americans
They have advocated the recourse to
armed instruction, but their friends who
would have to bear the brunt of the
fighting are not and never have been
disposed to adopt SO suicidal and
useless course. The arrest of Parnell
and his lieutenants, and the proclamation
of the League, appear to have put sud-
den end to the agitation which seemed so
turbulent and irrepressible a few days ago.
Meantime the Land Court has been opened,
and the tenants are evidently inclined to
avail themselves of its benefits. 1t is 81.
ready probable that the 10 rent propo-
sition will fall fat, and that the Land Act
will now obtain a fair trial. No further
leniency is to be expected at the hands of
the Government by the men who have
shown themselves to desire only the rejec-
ton of all remedies fer Ireland's grievances.
The practice of Boycotting will no doubt
be abandoned as soon as it is seen that
there is no longer possibility of uphold
ing it by terrorism, and the conservative
sentiment of the country, hitherto sup.
pressed and overborne, will have an oppor-
tunity to make itself felt. The League
leaders made fatal blunder when they
challenged the Government openly to
life.and death struggle, for they must have
known that the only answer to such a
challenge must be the employment of the
full power of their antagonist, and their own
inevitable defeat.
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AN uHroRrUNarE OCCURRENCE.

The partial destruction by fire of the
brush dam on the Yuba river is a very un.
fortunate occurrence. It is to be feared
that the fire has rendered the dam prac.
tically useless, and that it will now fail to
hold back the debris coming from above.
Had it been suffered to stand, there can be
no doubt that it would have held back a
large percentage of the heaviest debris,
and thus have protected Marysville very
efficiently. Now, however, the debris al.
ready in the river will probably come
down past the dam, and may do much mis-
chief. 1t would have been the wisest plan
to put the dam in good order in advance of
the rainy season, for whichever way the liti-
CATION now commenced may be determined,
these two facts are obvious First, that
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DIED.
Sacramento, October 23-Arthur Berthe, youngest
son OF Erskin and Harri,t P. Greer, years snd
10 days.
Friends and acquaintance respectfully invited
to attend the funeral, which viii take place from
the Sixth street N. E. Church this afternoon at
230 o'clock
Sacramento. October 2s-John j., only son OF
Andlew and L. COsgroye, year and months.
Friends and acquaintance respectfully invited
10 attend the funeral, which win take place from
the residence of the parents, On Third and S
streets, this afternoon at 23O o'clock.l
Dearest Johnnie, thou hast left US,
And thy loss We deeply feel,
But It's God who has bereft US
He can all our sorrows heal.
MAGGIE.
At Jeorgear's Ranch near GAINESVILLE, FL Dorado
county, October 22-Josh. Brown, 81 years, a
native of Austria
North Cow Greek, october lo-Barrstt Edrington.
70 years.
Near Miners Ranch, october ls-Louis sIartien, SO
years.
Long Valley, Lassen county, October l9-solomon
Purdy, 80 years.
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the suits win not be decided this year, and
may not be for several years second, that
no matter when they are decided, the de-
bris already in the rivers will have to come
down unless something's done to check it.
The much.abused dams would have done
this to a considerable extent, and if the
water was not ahnormally high this win.
ter, they would probably have held back
more than three-fourths of the worst de-
tritus. It is, therefore, great pity that
the Yuba dam should have been burned in
this wav.
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Items from stockton .

STOCKTON, October 23i.-About o'clock
tonight barn belonging to S. Durham, and
situated at the corner Of Aurora and Lafa-
yette streets. was destroyed BY FIRE. 1t con-
tanned small quantity of hay. The fire is
believed to have been the work of an in
cendiary.
Hon. Theo. Wagner, United States
Surveyor General for California, on the Goth
instant decided the case of The State vs.
John Harrington adversely TO the State.
The case involves quarter.section Of land
river, which is claimed by II. Thurston, who
applied for patent from the State as swamp
and overdowed land. Harrington claims it
IS the pre- emptor. The case WAS tried at the
Stockton Land Office about year ago
before A. Won Schmidt, who was the Com
missioner to take testimony. The land is
valued at $40, GOO.
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TO AGENTS.

Large extra editions Of the issues OF the WEEKLY
UNION and the daily RECORD UNION, containing the
opening chapters of the serial story, to be COM
menced November list, will be printed. Back num-
bers of the papers containing the story rcmits com
mencement can therefore be had at any time during
its publication.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-10-24

Indian war news, 80 industriously kept up,
is looked upon here with contempt and ridi-
kiro Barbacomari and Sanford's ranch had
no foundation in fact. People here travel
about in all directions without apprehension
of danger. The secret OF this is the Tucson
people want the Indians removed from the
Territory. There are rich coal mines and
mineral on the reservation. If the Indians
are removed all this will be opened for set
fIsmens
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OREGON.
AdvIces from Portland.

PORTLAND, October 22d.-News is received
here that VIM. Wheeler, a man noted for
recklessness with pistol shooting, went into
saloon at Weiser City, Idaho, where Tom
Miles was standing with some friends, who
asked him to sing. Wheeler objected to the
song, picked quarrel and shot Miles. The
ball struck rib, glanced round and came out
near the spinal column. The wound is not
considered dangerous. Wheeler was arrested
and placed under bends.
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PACIFIC SLOPE NEWS.
OF SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
CALIFORNIA.
AM Interesting legal Case.

SAN RAFAEL, October 22d.-The case of
McDermott VS.. The North Pacific Coast Rail-
road. which has been on trial for the past five
days in the Superior Court here, was given to
the jury at 1890 o'clock this forenoon, and,
after celebrating until 3 o'clock this after
noon, they came into Court and declared that
they were unable TO agree, and were dis
charged. They stood seven for the plaintiff
and FIVE for the defendant. It was an action
brought to recover damages for a barn de.
stroyed by fire on the 1st of September last,
which plsintif claimed was caused by sparks
emitted by one of the railroad company's
locomotives. The case has gained consider
able local notoriety on account of the number
of witnesses subpenaed to prove which way
the wind blew on that occasion.
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Further Evidence in the scoyiIIe Murder
Trial.

Further Evidence in the ScoyiIIe Murder
Trial.
RENO, October 22d.-In the shooting case
to-day James III. Moore was sworn Am
brother of Thomas Moore. Know Cogan's
pistol is nickel plated and short-handled.
Thomas Moore recalled: Did not hear
Fowler say, :" Come on, men, do your Duty
i. F. Fowler recalled: positively did not
make the above remark.
ID. w. Balch's deposition taken at his resi-
dsnce: Own twenty shares paid up stock in
the Nevada and Oregon Railroad. Believed
we were the only stockholders of record, and
had right to exclude those not stockholders.
We tried to put McMechan ont, and before
he knew it was in front of Wheeler, and he
fred twice. Did not know l was hit till
began to spit blood. Did not see McAIechan
FIRE. Did not see Coffin with pistol. Nc
Mechan's pistol was struck out Of his hand
it out of my reach. AS soon as l
found I was shot 1 left the room. Did
not see Fowler with pistol. had no pis-
tol. Did not see Coffiu with pistol. Only
remember Wheeler shooting and Scoyille ris-
ing from the floor, Coffin kicking the pistol
away and being struck with chair. Heard
nothing about bringing in laborers to help us
at the meeting. l was shot four times-in
the right wrist chest. shoulder and left side
of the head. One shot passed through my
hat. Whoever shot me in the breast smelt
the powder. It blackened my shirt. Balch's
declaration was made September I'd, half an
hour after the shooting. He says Coffin,
Wheeler and McMechan had pistols, and
fred. Wheeler held the pistol at arms
length when he fred, and said nothing before
he shot. After was shot Wheeler talked
about - Don't know who
shot Scoville. Wheeler shot me.
Balch's shirt and coat were placed in evil
dence, and the case closed. Arguments will
take place next Friday and Saturday.
A Newspaper Man Badly Beaten.
EUREKA, October 23i = Thea Eureka
Leader, published by james E. Ander-
son, of national reputation, last night con-
tanned an article severely denouncing one W.
J. Penrose, of Ruby Hill Penrose imme-
diately came to Eureka and looked for Amber
SOD. The parties met about s o'clock on
Main; street. Penrose accosted Anderson,
when the latter is said to have drawn re.
volver, which Penrose took away from him,
and beat him over the head with it, inflicting
severe wounds, one back of the right ear and
another on the forehead, the blows being ad-
ministered with such powerful effect that
Anderson fell insensible. A report is also
current that Penrose first struck Anderson
with heavy club, which was found in the
street near the scene. Penrose went to the
Sheriff's Office and gave himself up, and
shortly after was released on bonds. During
the night Anderson bled freely through both
ears, and his condition was considered ex-
tremely critical. To day his condition was
little improved, yet one of the physicians
has little hopes Of the patients recovery.
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Normal school trustees.

San JOSE, October 22d.-The Normal
School Trustees met this afternoon, and re-
iected bids for mill work and lumber for the
Branch Normal School at Los Angeles, and
instructed the Secretary to readvertise for
bids to be opened on November 9TH. The
contract fer lime was awarded to J. L. Sainse-
vain. Los Angeles, for eighty-ive cents per
one hundred pounds. The Superintendent of
Construction was assigned to duty November
18th. The Secretary was instructed to draw
on thu State Controller fer $4,000 for pay
ment of contracts already let.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
7 AXES

TINE ASSESSMENT ROLLS FOR THE YEAR
IL 1881 having been received By me. according TO
law, VIII be at the following places for the pur-
pose Of receiving taxes thereon on the following
days, to wit:
American Township.
At Coffisds Saloon, Tuesday November & 1881.
from O'Clock A. NJ. to 10 O'Clock A. NJ
Mississippi Township.
At Fourteen-Mile House, Tuesday. November 6.
1851, from IL o'clock A. NJ to u O'Clock NJ
Eafoma Township.
At Lawtons Store, Ashland, Tuesday. November
s, 1881, from to o'clock P. NJ.
Mormon Island Township.
At Stephensons Store, Wednesday, November 0,
1881, from to 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
Granite Township.
At Folsom, Railroad Saloon, "Wednesday, Noyem-
Der o, 1884, from 10 A. NJ. to p. NJ.
Cosumnes township.
At Humans Saloon, Michigan Bar, Thursday, No
vember 10, 1881, from 10 A. NJ. to o'clock p. N.
Lee Township.
At Howelps Saloon, Friday, November IL, 1881,
from o'clock A. N. to O'Clock P. N.
Alabama Township.
At steeIs Store Clay Station, Saturday, Novenl-
Der II, 1881, from to 10 o'clock A. NJ.
Dry Creek Township.
At Harvey's Hotel, Gait, Saturday, November 10,
1881, from II o'clock NJ. to p.
San Joaquin Township.
AT Martins Hotel, Elk Grove. Monday, November
IA, 1881.
Franklin Township.
AT Korn's Store, Georgetown, Tuesday, November
10, 1881, from 10 o'clock A. NJ to BIN.
Georgiana Township.
AT Sharps Hotel Walnut Grove, Wednesday, Ne.
vember l6, 1881, from 10 O'Clock A. N. to P. N.
Suffer Township.
At E. Dohlfs Saioo, Thursdav Noyennhar II
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Brewery Burned-Gther sIickens Besides
Mining.

NARA, October 23d.-Barth's brewery was
destroyed by fire this morning; Loss, $751;
600; insured for 81, coo in the Western Pha-
nix and British America companies The
cause of the fire is unknown. A small dwell
ing adjoining, valued at s700, insured for
$3.50, was also burned.
William l. Lewis, of San Francisco, has
been here the past week gathering informa-
ton to show that other rivers deposit slick.
ems besides those streams On which mining is
nnrrind an,
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ncath of n Ca,,r,ynI, p,or.ar

TUCSON, October 2zd-Coionel c. NJ. K.
PaulisoI died here to-day. In pioneer days
he controlled the coal trade OF San Francisco,
and was a member of her City Council.
Subsequently he settled at Passaic, n. j.,
and through his energies that city was con-
siderably improved. He was, until recently,
the Register of the United States Land
Office for the Tucson district.
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HIGHWAY RobherIes on SUNDAY.

ORovILLE, October 23d.-A telephone Just
received from Brownsville says that Frank
Morse and Miss Travers, a school teacher,
were stopped near the Boston ranch to-day
by one footpad and robbed of about $50. Two
seansters were also robbed by the same party.
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DeafEl from Rurns.

MARYsvILLE, October 22d. II Mrs. Eliza
Toole died from burn received last night
from kerosene lamp. Suspicion attaches to
her husband, who is under arrest. The Cor
oners jury was unable to agree, and has been
discharged. No charge is yet made against
the prisoner, and there Is no evidence against
him. The woman swore that the burning
was accidental
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Accidental Death OF an Infant,

PETALUMA, October 22d-The infant son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Elfick died suddenly
to-day, it is supposed from suffocation. The
child had been placed upon pillow upon the
bed, and during the absence of the mother
the child rolled from the pillow, and she re-
turned to find it lying face downward, dead.
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His Rtehf Eame.

BAKERSFIELD, October 23d.-An old min
ing partner of the man recently murdered on
Piute mountain by Hubert says that his
right name is Charles Klein, and that he has
relatives and friends in San Francisco. Se:-
geler is name given him by his mining
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sport at willows.

WILLOWS, October 22d.-The fourth days
racing, under the auspices of the Willows
Jockey Club. brought fully 5000 people to
witness the contest between Bessie, Sherrify
and Clairmount, for purse of $500. Clair
mount won the contest in three straight
heats, making the following time: 2:29-
0.90-2.22
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NE wanted to Sec How II was blade.

MARYsvnLE, October 231.-Willie CLARK,
of Browns valley, lost two fingers to-day in
an attempt to pry cap from q shotgun cart
ridge. A piece of the metal shell was blown
into his side, but did no serious injury.
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IDAHO.
Not Guilty.

LEWISTON, October 22d.-The jury in the
case of the People vs. James W. Stevens,
charged with murder for the killipg of j. W.
Hedrick, member of the Idaho Legislature,
in May last, has brought in verdict of not
guilty.
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NEW MEXICO.
Shot and KtlIad
NEVADA.

LAS VEGAS, October 22d.-John Weber
was yesterday shot and killed by Lutte Ward
ner. Twas the result Of quarrel.
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The RECORD UNIONS merit original story
icqs aoristen BY Jznius Henri Broscae of Ner
York. 1t ioH appear in tuenty miscellaneous,
commencing Norvn1sy ], 1881.