Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-02-12
the name of Arthur s. Barber as Postmaster
Crusade Against Dives,

the name Of Arthur s. Barber as Postmaster
of Alameda, Cal.
Crusade Against Dives.
New YORK, February 11th.-The Police
Inspector and Excise Commissioners had a
conference to-day, and organized for the sup
preston of low drinking saloons. The plan
is to refuse to renew their licenses after May
1st unless they disprove the charges against
them. Sixty applications have already been
refused.
Fire-ResoIutiOns Adopted.
DENVER, February 11th.-A fire this morn
ing destroyed several frame buildings, with
stocks of fruits, etc. Loss, $1,000; insur-
ance, $1,000.
Resolutions have passed both branches OF
the Legislature, expressing sympathy with
Ireland also resolution indorsing Belford's
position on the silver question passed the
House unanimously, and by Il to in the
Senate.
Railroad Construction in Mexico.
New YORK, February 11th-A meeting of
gentlemen interested in railroad construction
in Mexico was held al 100 Broadway to-day,
General Grant presiding, and the following
gentlemen, with others, present Matais
Romero, Stephen B. Musgrave. Sidney Dill
lon, Russell Sage, Jay Gould. James H.
Work and General G. NJ. Dodge. Mr..
hDu6TO SIdtSkuHnG Va
the advantages connected with a rail-
road in southern Mexico, showing its
relations to other portions of the railroad
system in process Of construction in that
country. After some remarks upon the terms
of the charter Of the railroad in question held
by Mr.. Romero and which he proposed to
transfer to the new company, resolution
was adopted accepting the transfer of the
charter. and providing for obtaining such
notifications in its provisions as were deemed
necessary.
Farm and Live Stock Products Of
Illinois.
CHICAGO, February 11th.-According to
the estimates of the State Agricultural Bu-
reau, the farm and live stock products of
Illinois during 1880 aggregate S236, 000, coo.
Two Children Burned 10 Death.
CHICAGO, February 11th. = Two grand
children of farmer named Wagner, living
near McHenry, ILL.,. persisted in his house,
which burned Wednesday night,
A Female Medical Student Browns Her.
self.
CHICAGO. February 11th.-The Erening
Journals Ann Arbor special says: Ann
Reed, a Medical University student, drowned
herself to-day in the lake. No cause is as
signed.
Death OF Prominent RefOrmer.
BURLINGTON Uowa), February 11th-Ellen
Edwards Corse, wife of General Corse, died
to-day. She was very prominent woman
reformer, and of great literary requirements.
The Overdue Batavia Safe.
New YORK, February 11th.-The steamer
Batavia, long overdue here, has been spoken
and is being towed in with her propeller gone
The Sound fleet remained outside all day yes
terday, fearing to move through Hell Gate
in the fog. They are now landing.
President Elected.
SPRINGFIELD (Mass.), February 11th.-
Professor Franklin Carter of Yale has been
elected President of Williams College, vice
Chadbourne, resigned.
The Senatorial Deadlock.
HARRISBURG. February 11th.-On the
twenty. foul tn ballot no change was shown
and no choice made.
HARRISBURG, February 11th.-The Bavne
men in caucus tonight resolved to stick to
the position they have assumed on the
u nited States Senatorship.
Appointment COnfrmed-Arthur's Eligi.
bhity.
WASHINGTON, February 11th.-The Senate
has confirmed Hartranft as Collector of Gus
toms at Philadelphia.
IHo D6ulOCIdIlC CSidGOTS tElna tIldI CS0.
Arthur's eligibility should be investigated,
aud Salisbury will probably introduce a
resolution accordingly.
The Whitaker Case.
New YORK, February 11th.-In the Whit
taker Court-martial to-day Governor Cham
berlain made vigorous and pointed speech,
denouncing as unfair, unfriendly and harsh
the trial of Whitaker by the Court of In
quiry, and announced that he would give the
Judge Advocate all the trouble he could.
A COIliery on Fire.
PoTTsvILLE (Pa.), February 11th.-A fire
RACES in the Richardson colliery, the gas being
ignited by blast. There are frequent ex.
plosions. The mine will be flooded.
sympathy With ireland.
Boston, February 11th.- Faneuil Hall was
crowded to its utmost capacity tonight to
express sympathy with ireland. Mayor
Prince presided, and Wendell Phillips and
General Butler were among the speakers.