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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01

The Presidents physicians stated over and
over again 30 many times that their patient was
not suffering from the swelling Of the parotid
gland on the left side of the face that We began
TO believe that it was SO, although the story
did not sound exactly right. "The swelling Of
the parotid gland is painless" is the way it
read'in the bulletins. The swelling continued,
however, until the surgeons were compelled to
use the lance, which they did by making an
incision o half inch in length and half inch
deep, from which, perhaps, a half thimbleful
of pus flowed. Forthwith comes the bulletin,
"the inconvenience suffered from the operation
was slight and the relief obtained was consider
able" How the "relief obtained" could be
considerable " while the affiiction was "pain-
Less is one of the mysteries that constantly
surrounds the condition of the President.
Doctors never we're nor ever will be candid in
their statements about their sick. g
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.


Trade RichfnE Up
Wholesale dealers report that the fall trade
Is xetting in briskly.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01

Henry NJ. Stanley, he explorer, is reported
as lying dangerously ill at the mouth of the
Congo River.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
Getting at the Facta.

A special from Washington to the Cincinnati
Commercial, under date of the 26th, says
plainly: Secretary Blaine said, in discussing
the Presidents chances, that it was hopeless
case as far as human probabilities went. He
thought that he would finally sink into q COM
atose state and inger perhaps twenty-four
hours before death ensued. The Secretary
hoped as long as hope was justified by reason,
but he refused to be a party to the deception
practiced upon the public by some of those
who knew that the symptoms were worse all
the time than was given out, and has made the
most exact statements possible in all his dis
patches. 1t was stated this evening, in this
connection, by person who should know some
thing about it, that misrepresentation had been
a part of the treatment. 1t had been decided
deliberately by the doctors not to disclose
the worst features of the case, for the benefit
of the family whom it was thought merciful to
deceive in the hope that after all the Presi-
dent would pull through. The result is, that
Mrs. Garfield's hopes were kept up to such a
pitch in spite of the constant downward pro-
gress of her husband toward the grave, that
when first told that the worst was imminent,
it was 80 great shock that she could not COM
prehend the gravity of the terrible fact and
she stoutly refused to believe it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01

The "Thousand Islands number
1854 by actual count
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-09-01
The Fast Yemnle.
a Little BlaK~,

Maud g. was disabled by spain, at Hart
ford few days ago.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26

Ralston's, they organized furious oppo-
sition to the project of the Central Pacific
Railroad Company, and the success of this
raid was the beginning of the decline of
business of which the Produce Exchange
complained SO mournfully in its annual
report. Had the Goat Island scheme been
supported by San Francisco she would not
now be lamenting the loss of the wheat
shipping trade. But her press allowed It
self to be used in direct opposition to the
plainest interests Of the community, and
now the legitimate consequences of that
piece of folly are showing themselves. We
observe that the San Francisco journals
have had very little to say concerning the
report of the Produce Exchange. Is it
possible that their own responsibility for
the loss of the shipping business has any
thing to do with their reticence The San
Francisco merchants thought they had the
trade by the throat, and that it could not
leave them. They undertook to maintain
the old expensive and cumbrous system
of loading ships. They wished to pre-
serve the heavy profits which of old Injured
to draymen and warehousemen and
middlemen Of all kinds. They had kept
the railroad out of Goat Island, and they
believed that they could hold the trade as
against all the rest of the State. But
events have proved that they deceived
themselves. Trade naturally seeks the
point of least friction. It discovered that
San Francisco was taking too heavy toll.
It discovered that by going up the bay this
toll could be avoided. Port Costa, Be-
nicia, Vallejo, MARTINEZ are being built
up, not because of any particular enter
prise on their part, but because San Fran
cisco by her own stupidity and greediness
has fairly driven away the trade from her
own wharves. The men who organized
against the Goat Island project; the men
who wrote against it the men who fol-
lowed the lead of Ralston against it
are the men who are responsible for the
transfer of the ship.loading to Pora Costa
and elsewhere. We commend this subject
to the respectful consideration of our es-
teemed contemporaries at San Francisco.
1t is most suggestive and fruitful topic,
and there are many reasons why they ought
to express themselves in regard to it.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
INTERNAL MACHINES.

There seems to be some doubt as to the
truth of the dispatch concerning the discov-
very of number of clock.work infernalma-
chimes, shipped from New York to England.
The story may not be true, but we suppose
there is no ground for doubling the posi-
bility of such an occurrence. Trade knows
no humanity and no patriotism. In time
of war the manufacturer will, as a rule,
make arms as readily for the enemies of
his country, as for his own government.
During the rebellion the Confederates pro-
cured arms and ammunitions of war from
the North continually. English manu-
facturers Unexpectedly furnished weapons
to governments with which their own
was at war. We sell rifles to the Indians,
and they murder settlers with them. There
is therefore nothing unnatural in the idea
of supplying internal machines to anyone
willing to pay for them. The only question
is whether the story is true.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
WASHINGTON TERRITORY,


SEATTLE. July 25th.-A boy named Louis
Eppenhouse, years of age, while bathing
yesterday near the head of the bay, two
miles above Seattle. and while attempting to
swim Duwamish channel, was taken with
cramps and was drowned. His body was re-
covered to-day.
A man named Olsen. while intoxicated
yesterday, capsized small row boat 10 which
be and another man were crossing Lake
Union, and was drowned. The other man
swan ashore. His body was recovered to-
day.
One Bob Sullivan, late of San Fran
cisco, got into a quarrel in a sa-
loon to-day with man named Nc
Donald, of Victoria, generally known
hereabouts as 1.-The Foot-racer." The
trouble originated over foot-race which
took place here recently, in which Mcdonald
took part. Hot words ensued, when Sullivan
drew pistol and fired twice at Mcdonald,
one ball taking effect in McDonald's groin,
the other missing him. The wound is CON
sidered dangerous. aud may prove fatal
Sullivan was Immediately arrested and com
mitted to Jail. He claims that he did the
shooting in self defense, as Mcdonald had
threatened to shoot him on sight.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
OREGON.
various Items of News from Portland.

various titHts Oh news lEosu sortIanus
PORTLAND, July 25:h.-A FIRE broke out at
| 1890 this morning, on the corner of Front
and Clay streets, in a small carpenter shop.
| In o short time the flames spread TO the adj
Joining buildings. G. w. Fishers saloon was
totally destroyed, loss, 81 coo; no insur-
ance. f. A. Sprague, carpenter and con-
tractor, $500; no insurance. Kratz & Co. s
beer depot, loss. $500; no insurance. Hon.
eyman & Bro. 3 large foundry and machine
shop, damages, $500. Two small dwellings
and contents were totally destroyed No
wind was stirring, or most disastrous con-
! fagration would have followed. There was
no FIRE in the carpenter shop, and the origin
of the fire is beyond doubt attributable to
incendiarism.
The body of Joseph Welker, who was
drowned . few days since in Umpqua river,
was recovered to-day.
The body OF Adolph Armbruster, who was
drowned Saturday evening at Salem, was
found on the 25d.
The barn of Joe Silva, few miles north
of Klickitat Landing. w. T., was burned,
with all his harness and haying implements.
He supposes that during the night some
sparks flew from where he was burning
brush.
Last night q large barn belonging to Julius
LOCUS, at Oregon City, was totally destroyed
by fire. Loss, 81 900.
Lsrd and Stevens, who escaped from the
Penitentisry at Seatco, w. T., on the 18th
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
DIED,

Sacramento July 23-Kstie w, daughter Of John
and Maria Bellmer, IS years and G days.
Friends and acquaintance are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral which will take place from
the residence of her parents, Tenth street. be-
tween and X, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
Sacramento July 2S-victoria Constable, native
Of Kentucky, 81 years.
Sacramento, July 25-Martin Lynch, native of
Ireland, 81 years.
Woodland July 2s-Edward Gunner Johnson %
years and months.
Near La Honda, July 2o-Benjamin Rodgers, 70
years
Span shtown July 14-Eduarda lara. 80 years.
Negro Hill, FL Dorado county, July l5-Edward
Flowers, 20 years.
Elk Valley. Lake county, July 16-Cordelia stat.
ford, &c years, mon his and days
orovile, July 19-Jesse Newton Achutf. about 35
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
OVER SPECULATION.

There are many indications of an ap-
preaching crisis in railroad speculation.
Never has it run so wild as at present.
Never have there been 50 many impossi-
bic projects of transportation on the
money-market. There ara no less than
fifteen separate routes to the Pacific Coast
already on foot The two roads which are
in operation find great difficulty in de-
veloping business, but fifteen more think
il possible to make fortunes out of this
embryo commerce. This wild railroad
speculation is stimulated largely by Euro
pean capital. just now there is distrust
of most European enterprises, and a cor
responding, and no doubt equally unwar-
ranted, confidence in American invest
ments. Europe Is full of money needing
something to do, and our Wall Street
spectators are never disposed to decline
such offers. The consequence is that the
world is flooded with wildcat railroad
schemes =; that enormous capital is being
drawn into them; and that an inevitable
crash is approaching. The first low nut
terings of the coming storm are to be
heard even now. The attempt to kill the
President dealt a blow at the stock
market which under ordinary circum-
stances would have produced no more than
temporary depression, but which under
existing conditions has not been recovered
from. The first indication of finan.
cal stringency is always given
by the banks. They begin to
contract their business. In every crisis this
movement sets the avalanche in motion.
The truth is that the banks themselves
foster and stimulate wild speculation at
the outset, and that in their endeavor to
protect themselves they invariably precipi-
tate the crash by refusing further aid TO
those whom they have been Turing on into
difficulties. It is a fatuous banking
policy which always commits the same
blunders, but so far there has been no seri.
Gus attempt to amend it. At present it is
being resorted to as a matter of course.
and with the natural results. Already
there have occurred some heavy failures
among speculative firms, and no doubt
these viii involve others. At first the
tendency to collapse is resisted, but as
the resistance diminishes the movement
spreads and becomes swifter. 1t is
probable that before the end of the year
perhaps before the end of August there
viii be crash in railroad securities which
will sweep away a round dozen or so of
specious transcontinental projects, and will
land thousands of rash spectators in the
mire. As the case stands this collapse can
hardly be avoided, and unless all signs
fail it is tolerably safe to say that it has in
fact already begun.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
PACIFIC COAST.
LAST NIGHTS DISPATCHES TO THE RECORD
UNION.
Grain Field Fire.

STOCKTON, July 25th.-Two fires occurred
among the grain fields on Roberts Island this
afternoon. One consumed a stock of grain
near the Bowman ferry, the property of
Frank Willard, and estimated to contain
about 500 bushels; no insurance. The
other began about two miles west of Lind
strom's ferry, and burned over about 20 acres
of stubbe and $50 acres of standing grain on
the yield had been estimated at fully 80
bushels to the acre. 1t was partially in
sured. The latter fire is supposed to have
been started from the cinders left carelessly
while moving thrashing engine on Elliot's
place.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
SAN FRANCISCO AND THE WHEAT SHIPS

We publish elsewhere communication
upon the San Francisco wheat.shipping
question, which will be found both inter-
esting and seasonable. Our correspondent
reviews the course of the San Francisco
press and people upon the Goat Island
question, and recalls the stupid and blind
perversity which they manifested at that
time. To help an audacious speculation of
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
The Murder Trial nj shasta.

SHASTA, July 18th. In the Westlake case
case to-day the District Attorney occupied
the entire morning session OF the Court with
the opening argument for the prosecution
At the afternoon session General n p Chip.
man opened the argument for the defense.
O1e of the jurors being indisposed two tenn
porary recesses of the Court were had during
not closed his address at the hour of adjourn
ment, and will therefore continue tomorrow
morning He viii be followed by G. a. Gar.
ter for the defense
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
The Assessment Question in san Diego
County.

SAN DIEGO, July 25th-The application
of the Southern Pacific Railroad Com pany to
the County Board of Equalization for re-
duction Of the assessment from SIG, 800 per
mile-the assessment fixed by the State
Board-to IS. Geo per mile, was heard to-day
The railroad company was represented by T..
B Ryan, T. w Hendrick and A. b Hotch-
kiss. The State Board was sustained by
District Attorney Viii. NJ. Smith and Major
Levi Chase in the arguments before the
Board. After several hours argument the
County B, ard denied the application, on the
ground that no testimony was offered show.
ing the cost or value of the IA miles, more
or less, in this STATE, except as TO that por-
lion lyirg within San Diego county
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
Energetic Railroad yyOrk-Property Vain.
alinn.

SAN DIEGO, July 18th. = The steamer
the California Southern Railway, and the
whole party are now on the road to the
Temecala Pass, where heavy grading opera.
tions are being pushed with great vigor. II
is probable that the company has nearly
1000 men at work on the section beyond
Fall Brook The railroad grade along the
bay shore is going forward very fast, and will
be completed in q few days.
The total assessed value of property in this
county this year. after making all deductions,
Ia nearly 81 GOO 600
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
BORN.

Sacramento, July 24-Wife OF F. feuman SON.
Sacramento, July Wife OF A. a. Goddard, a son
Sacramento, July 2;-Wife of William R. Kane a
daughter.
Near sonoma, July 6-wfe of NJ ses Powell, a
daughter.
Near sonom', July Wife Of E. steiger, daush
ter.
Nevada City, July l7-wife of Charles H peco, a
daughter.
SCOTS Flat, Nevada county, July l9-wife of s. c.
Jordan, a daughter.
Landts Ranch, Plumas county, July Wife of r.
c. Rose, daughter.
Quincy, July I1gWife Of T. L. Haggard, son.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
ARIZONA.
Killed by a sheriff.

Castle Dome inc, in this county, about a
month sgo, was killed by the Sheriff of Yuma
county this evening at Hall Haupton's ferry.
The Sheriff and his Deputy had effected the
capture, but Flores broke away and jumped
into the river under fire. One shot took eff
feet, killing him instantly. He was formerly
one of Marques soldiers. A reward of $50
had been offered for his capture by the Castle
Dome Mining Company
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
SECOND EDITION.

A second edition OF the REcoRD-UMox is issued
each day at PIP u, bringing the Eastern and coast
news up to tina. hour. By this arrangement the
RECORD JNIeN viii present the latest news obtain
able at all points east and north OF Sacramento.
The regular morning edition of the RECORD UNIoS
is carried by morning trains, and is ahead of al
competitors as far north as Chico on the California
and Oregon Railroad west to Benicia, and south to
Stockton, and east to Colfax, Folsom and Placer
vile and all intermediate places.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
NEVADA.

Dwelling Buraed-The sutro Tunnel
Earthquake.
VIRGINIA, July 25th.-The house Of Will
lam Noonan, on the Divide, was destroyed by
fire Sunday morning. Insured for S7C0.
The south header Of the Sutro Tunnel is
now into Crown Point ground thirty feet.
The ground is hard, and stands without tim
bers.
A slight shock of earthquake was felt at
1925 this morning.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
suIcIde-EInt weather.

THE DALLEs, July 25th.-John Campbell,
a blacksmith of Piueville, committed suicide
at that place last Thursday evening by cutting
MS throat with knife. lie was about 45
years. of age, and leaves a wife and several
grown SONS and daughters. No other cause
is known except continued i'll health.
1t is very hot here, the thermometer mark
ing go in the shade
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Inst. have been rstaken near New Tacoma,

last, have been retaksn near New Tacoma,
and returned TO prison.
Mrs. Compton, well-known lady residing
near Independence, Polk county, dropped
dead while sitting in a chair on the 23i inst
TIE lady had been confined only few days
before, and was regarded as convaleseent.
Everything points to very successful
meeting OF the Northwestern District Agri-
cultural Association this week. The races
tomorrow are IS follows: Al $50 P. NJ,
trotting for the 2:25 class; at 8 P. NJ, run
ming race, FIVE eighlhs.miIe dash; at S:45 P u
trotting. for $3.50. The track is in splendid
order. There viii be a large attendance from
neighboring cities and towns, and Eastern
Oregon viii be well represented.
The Oregon Railway and Navigation Com
pany have awarded Todd & Mclean the con-
tract for constructing a pivotal pier bridge
across the Snake river, from Grange City to
Texas Ferry, It will be OF dressed stone,
and cost about $50, COO The contract requires
| that it be finished January l, 1882. a con-
| tract has been let to Thompson, David &
Smith, to construct all the bridges and tres
ties between this city and the Cascades, ex.
! cept the bridge over the Sandy.
| Grading on the Palouse division, by Steele,
Mclean q Co., contractors, is progressing
very rapidly. Thirty three miles have been
completed from Texas Ferry northeastward,
and the advance camps commence operations
| in Rebel Fiat, this morning -Four thousand
white men are employed, and it is expected
the grading win be done by the first of next
September, and the iron will be laid.
SECOND DISPATCH.l
PORTLAND, July 25th.--A report reaches
here to the effect that some unknown vessel
was burned off the coast opposite Tillamook
| Bay few days ago. This report reaches
here indirectly, and lacks confirmation. 4
farmer residing at Tillamook reports having
seen very early one morning a vessel on fire
far out at sea in the direction OF Tillamook
Head. While he stood locking at the vesz el,
the flames were seen to fash up as if there
was an explosion. Everything then disap-
peared in an instant, and the vessel sunk
from sight Since this was seen fragments
of charred wreck are reported to have
washed on the beach. The name or destina-
ton of the vessel could not be ascertained.
Further particulars are anxiously looked for.
Two vessels are reported considerably over
due here, and some apprei eusions are felt
since the report of the burning was received
in regard to them.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26

The Japanese use much time and ingenuity in making
their PARASOLS, and they wonderful
articles when you consider how complicated
and yet strong is their construction and the low
prices for which they are sold Children's Sizes,
10 cents; More Shade and More Beauty Is
cents
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
Fire NJ GritiIey

GRIDLRY, July 25.h.-About II o'clock last
night FIRE broke out on the farm of J. III.
Carroll, of Sacramento. destroying the barn
and contents. Loss, 81, 600; insured in the
Imperial Of London. The railroad fence and
telegraph wires sustained some damage.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26
Application Denied.

NAPA. July 25th.-The Board of Equaliza.
ton to-day denied the application Of the rail.
road company for a reduction of the assess.
nent ia this county.
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IN attractive KID SHOE. 9cith iSiIE TUsseIs
ia CbildPe3a's Sizes. Price, 81 .35.

During the July and August months, we are making
very Neat and Dressy Hat for Children of
WHITE NULL, with Pulled Crown of Pink,
White or Blue relieved with Small Clusters of
ButterCups
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MARRIED.

Mooretown, July 21-Colin C. McEhoy to Violet a
Ross.
American Valley, Plumas county, July 20-E. K
Grove to Lillian A. Wellen.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26

COTTON GLOVES for ChjId2cn, 10 and is
cents per pair.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26

Is Pieces Black Alpaca (silk inish), 15e. per yard
IS Pieces Brocaded Dress Goods, 1Oc. per yard.
10 Pieces Broclde1 Dress Goods, double fold, l5c.
per yard.
60 Pieces Assorted Grenadines, Sc. per yard worth
15c. to 35c. per yard.
so Pieces Tycoon Reps, 123c. per yard
$50 Ladies Linen listers, 81.
The material cannot be purchased at what we sell
the garment for.
Tapestry Brussels Carpets torosleys), all bright.
handsome patterns, only S5c. per yard Irregular
price, 81 Is and 81 % per yard.
Irgran Carpets, SOe. and 35c to 81 per yard.
Shifting, Stripes and Checks, Sc. per yard.
Domestic Ginghams, Sic. per yard.
Styles Plaids Zoe to 124c.
Lace Curtain Net, Ice. to l23c. per yard
Bleache1 or Brown Muslin, Sc. per yard.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-07-26

Chdrens Pebble Goat Button SHOES, 81 Co.
Makes an easy and well-ftting walking shoe.
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4E DAY FOR BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS

Huck Crash Toweling, Sc. pr yard.
Huck Towels Sc each.
Damask Towels (Linen). 12lc each.
Ladies' White Fancy Hose, Toe. or lie. per pair.
Misses and children's Solid Hose, Silk Efnbroid-
cred, l5c per pair-regular pr ce, 25c. per pair.
Misses and Children's Fancy Hose Toe. and l2lc.
per pair (half price,.
per pair.
Ladies' silk Ties, with Fringe, Toe
Ladies Isle Thread Gloves q, 3 and 4huttonl Ice.
pair
Ladies' skirts, with Fluted Ruffie S5c.
Ladies' seersucser Skirts, with Band Of Embroidery,
l5c.
Ladies Fancy Shawls, 81.
10 Dozen whalebone Corsets, Csc.
10 Dozen Bedspreads Gull Size), zoe.