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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
SHEPHERD DIsooURsEs AGAIN,

Mr.. Shipherd has certainly not strength
ened his side of the case by his latest evi.
dence before the committee. His views
in regard to the diplomatic subtleties prac.
ticed in the State Department rather re-
semble the vague and misty notions of a
lady moralist of the "Ouida type, than
those of an experienced agent who has
been engaged for years in the most ambi.
tious enterprises. Shipherd thinks that
Blaine wrote dispatches to Hurlbut which
when read appeared to take strong ground
against the Peruvian Company, but that
by certain confidential notes in the margin
the astute Secretary indicated the real
tenor of his instructions. This is some
what ingenious. The chief difficulty about
it is that it assumes the existence of a
state of facts which according to Shepherds
own showing cannot be proved. That
Blaine was disposed to be friendly to the
Peruvian Company, however, rests upon
far more tangible evidence than this,
though it is Shepherds singular misfor-
tune to have charged both Blaine and
Hurlbut with venality, and at the same
time to have tried to make out that each
was endeavoring to circumvent the other,
Notwithstanding the obvious fact that they
must both have understood one another
quite well. AS witness Shipherd is alto
gether too ingenious, in short. He is so
full of theories and explanations that they
are constantly tripping one another up,
and it really looks as if he had forgotten
already what it was that he started in to
demonstrate.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
THE TARIFF COMMISSION.

1t appears to be no longer doubtful that
the Protectionists hope to prevent reform
of the tariff by iudicious manipulation of
the Tariff Commission plan. They have,
however, encountered in Mr.. Hewitt an
opponent who knows all their weak points,
because until short time ago he was one Of
them, but whose conversion is so thorough
as to make him a most formidable op-
ponent. And he has begun by asking
them what good tariff commission can do
in instructing them as to the rates of duty
on raw materials. They know already all
that any commission can possibly teach
them. They know enough to proceed and
abolish every one of these duties. But
this would not suit tteir programme. They
have adopted the commission plan because
it would enable them to postpone the
whole question for two and perhaps three
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
THAT TEXAS HAIL-sToRM.

When the news was received that hall
storm had fallen at Dallas, Texas, whereof
the hail stones were as large as base-balls,
the natural superstition was that somehow
Bill Nye had got temporary control of the
wires. Whether this was the case or not
is even now an open question, for while the
subsequent assertion that these gigantic
hail.stones destroyed property to the
amount of $3.50, 900 may be confirmation
of the truth of the first dispatch, it may
also be regarded as a bold attemp. to give
greater plausibility to a fiction. 1t would
of course be rash to assert that hail. stones
as big as cricket-balls have never fallen, or
that they could not have fallen in Dallas,
Texas. But even if we have to admit the
reality of the hail storm, and the extent of
losses claimed, we shall still be inclined to
appeal to the Dallas operator for the con-
cession of some small reduction in the size
of the hail. stones. Suppose we call them
as large as walnuts, and rest the matter
there.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
TIE voGEL BROTHERS.

The firm of Hongkong swindlers that
has been doing business under the style
and title of "Vogel Brothers,, has evi.
IDENTIFY had ripe experience in that kind
of commerce. The tricks played by them
upon their customers reveal deliberate
and systematic intention to defraud on a
colossal scale which can only be surpassed
by the final developments in some of the
great Limited Liability Companies which
have gone to wreck during the last quarter
of century. The boldness of the scheme
shows, moreover, that the Vogels were
playing their final game, and that they did
not intend to await the outcome of their
arrangements. Judging from the pub
lished intelligence, which doubtless is very
defective and partial, these rogues have
succeeded in making very rich haul, and
in escaping pursuit, though it is not yet
certain that they will finally elude their
angry victims. The most disquieting cir
cumstance, however, is the probability that
their methods of operating may become
popular among the fraternity OF mercantile
sharpers, for it is evident that an immense
deal of mischief could be done in that
way, especially by well-organized gang
so distributed as to play into each others
hands.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
HoWGArE,s ESCAPE.

They have let Howgate, the defaulter,
slip out of their clutches. This seems to
have been the legitimate consequence of
treating him with improper and unlawful
discrimination. His former station was
remembered in his favor, as it should not
have been, and he was allowed to go about
in charge OF deputy Sheriff, and to trans
act business. Naturally enough, knowing
his case to be hopeless, and having proba-
bly, "salted down a part of the money
stolen from the treasury, the prisoner has
taken advantage of his opportunities, and
has given his guard the slip. 1t appears to
be considered remarkable that he should
have also broken his parole. But we have
yet to learn that there is anything out of
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
THE MAKING OF THE AMERICAN MA
TON.

When the American colonies of England
had revolted and won their independence,
they were still so weak as to make it their
wisest policy to encourage and stimulate
immigration, in whatever shapeit could be
had. Nor can it be doubted that the same
desire to build up nation commended
more strongly to the founders of the
republic the doctrine that this was to be a
sort of Cave Of Adullam a refuge for the
oppressed of all countries. These founders
advertised the liberality of their political
principles freely, and the result was great
food of immigration. And the republic
grew and prospered, though becoming con-
tinually more heterogeneous in it's compo-
sition, and it appeared to assimilate the
most contrary and even discordant ele-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

years. The Commission is tc report next
January; that is to say, in 1883. The
report would be referred to the Committee
of Finance in the Senate, of which Mr..
Morrill, is Chairman, and to the Ways and
Means Committee in the House, of which
Mr.. Kelley is Chairman. These two are
the worst Protectionists in the country,
being in fact fanatics on the sub
ject. It may well be believed that
they would do their best to smother
the report, and it must be regarded
as certain that they would be able to pre-
vent all legislation until the winter session
of 1883 4. It would then, however, be
necessary to bring up the report of the
Commission by joint resolution or some
thing of that kind, and moreover, it would
be brought so close to the Presidential
campaign that unless the Democrats should
have mustered courage to make the tariff
living plank in their platform, and there.
fore insisted on forcing their opponents
to go on record upon the question, both
parties would probably agree to shelve it
until after the election, which would throw
it over until 1885, and made it easy to kill
it altogether. Meantime the Protectionists
would be plundering the people to the
amount of hundreds of millions of dollars,
and therefore they have an enormous In
terest in maintaining the present situation.
This was the original Protectionist pro-
gramme but the discussion has already
assumed such shape in the House that we
are in hopes the attempt to stave off action
may after all break down, and the public
robbers and false pretenders be compelled
to consent to an honest and effective revi-
sion of the tariff.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
THE WEEKLY UNION

Is paper of special value. 1t is issued in semi
weekly parts each of eight pages, and appears
Wednesdays and Saturdays. 1t is thus the freshest
weekly paper the coast, and the only one which
goes out to its readers twice a week. The family,
the farm, the miners camp, the country home, can
have no more thoroughly val liable journal than the
WEEKLY UNION, and for these reasons: 1t is a COM
pete news and home paper it is reliable business
journal it is a fearless and impartial critic; it is
thoroughly devoted to the best interests of the State
and the people; it is constant in its information
upon art, mechanics, agriculture, horticulture, min
ing, viticuture, education, popular science, market
reports etc. and is unsurpassed for its news facii-
ties, avang as it does of the best Geographic and
other news gathering mediums OF the world 1t is
chase in character, elevated in tone, scholarly in
dlction, and clear, logical and unmistakabe IN It's
criticisms and editorials 1t is mailed to any adj
dress for 81 so per year.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
THE SHIP RAILWAY,

We have received the recommendations
of the Senate Committee on Commerce, to
which Captain Eads' Ship Railway bill was
referred. It is a very convincing and
powerful document. The committee quote
largely from the host of eminent engineers
and naval constructors and seamen who
have expressed opinions on the feasibility
of the undertaking. They then go into
the provisions of the Mexican cession and
the terms and conditions proposed for the
guarantee, to show that the United States
cannot possibly lose anything by the ar
rangement, while it is quite certain that if
this Government refuses to assist the en-
terprise British capital will be forthcom-
ing, and thus the ship railway will pass
under the control of a foreign power, from
whom it could only be wrested, if at all,
by great war. The committee conclude
by proposing few amendments not affect
ing the main provisions, and recommend
the passage OF the bill.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

THE French have curious methods in their re-
venges. At Paris Jacquet displayed at art gal
ery the.portrait OF ga Bagdad Jewish Stall-keeper."
1t was an unattering and unmistakable likeness of
Alexander Dumas. Iipmann, Dumas son-in-law,
rushed to the gallery and smashed the picture with
vengeance. In thu meantime, Dumas, who did
not know of the act of his son-inlaw, obtained an
order for the removal of the picture, aud began
action for libel while Jacquet rushed into Court in
cross action for damages. And this was the origin
of this art row Jacquet had sold to the man of
letters picture at a very low price, counting on
Dumas displaying it in famous gallery. But the
shrewd novelist turned an honest penny by selling
the picture at an advance to dealer. Hence these
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

NJ. NJ. MoRR1soN, connected with the
Kansas City MOI Times, and 8 prominent
real estate operator as well, uEequiyocally
and emphatically alleges that the ST. Jacobs
Oil once did a kind turn which he is not
likely to forget He was travelling, and.
taking cold in sleeping ear, realized that he
had rheumatism in both hips. The pain was
intense, and his business urgent. So he
thought of the ST. jacobs Oil as a remedy
which was reputed to effect a rapid cure. It
proved in his case. as it has in thousands Of
him complete relief Before using the Gil.
Mr.. Morrison says, he was 30 stiff, and suf-
fering so intensely, tka5 he could hardly
move. The transition from this unhappy
condition to one Of perfect ease was almost
marvellous. TIE great remedy has since been
a family friend. He always keeps it in his
house. and has seen lis wonderful power
demonstrated upon several occasions Ia the
cnres of neuralgia and rheumatism. H. has
never seen the remedy fail yet, and is con-
frmed believer in its virtues.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

the common in the fact that a thief
has turned out to be liar; the more
especially since the theft which Howgate
committed involved the preparation of a
great number of elaborate and deliberate
lies, extending over considerable period.
Why such man should be thought trust
worthy under any circumstances is the
only singular feature of the case. His es-
cape we regard as precisely what should
have been anticipated.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

CONCERNING the right of the press to discuss
without being held 70 the proof OF the exact truth
public men and affairs the United States Court for
Massachusetts, has just decided, IN the Boston I'D
rertSey libel suit that there is this distinction to be
observed: "When railroad is to be built, or
company build it is to be chartered the question
whether it shall be authorized is public one
when the company is organized and the stock Is is
sued anything which merely affects the value OF the
stock is private"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

is necessary to procure some formal at
testation OF the facts from Consuls who,
as likely as not, may have no means of
obtaining the required knowledge save
from hearsaY. Under the circumstances
We think the Administration would have
been justified in accepting the proofs CT
the persecution which had long since suf-
feed to convince the civilized world, and
that the dispatch of these instructions to
the Consuls was piece of red-tapism OF
the most preposterous and exasperating
kind
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

THERE are two sides to the Mexican picture, evil
IDENTIFY that in view of the present rush there, may
we'll be considered. A late visitor to the State Of
Sonora says that there flour is S13 so barrel
the poorest hotels charge 81 day for miserable ac
commodations; farming land is limited because OF
the scarcity of water it costs 5000 to locate mine
and it is expensive to work it, the towns are very
filthy; the people are apathetc and declining, and
the white man is not warmly welcomed guest. But
skilled labor is IN demand, and the field for Yankee
enterprise is a broad one in Mexico.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
TIE REAGAN BILL.

The House Committee on Commerce, a
recent dispatch states, have decided to
report against the passage of the Reagan
bill, and in its place to recommend the
passage of measure establishing per.
manent Commission, with power to ad-
judicate all the issues growing out of
interstate transportation. This is the
kind of bill which Charles Francis Adams
proposed, and which, if properly consti.
tuted, would beyond question come nearer
to solving the question than any scheme
yet suggested. As to the Reagan bill, it
was wholly impractical and unsuited to the
situation with which it was to deal. 1t
was in fact little more than revival and
formulation of all those crude ideas about
transportation which were embodied in the
so-called Granger laws several years ago,
and all of which have been proved falla-
cious by actual experiment, and been aban-
doned even by the most fanatical anti
railroad communities. Congress would
have stultlhed Itself by adopting the OBJ
solete methods and notions of this bill, and
the committee will act for the best inter
ests of the country ia reporting against it.
A national railroad commission, with suffi-
cient but not too extensive powers, and
composed of few men all of whom are
specialists, as Mr.. Adams proposed, Of
fers the one rational solution of the case
Whether Congress is prepared to accept
this method remains to be seen, but mono
who have examined the question can
doubt that it would be much better not to
NEEDLE with transportation at all than to
try to manage it with a law whose crudi.
ties and mischievous results would compel
its ignominious repeal within twelve
month
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

THE Russians are not so slow after ALL 1t was in
the great Empire recently, that locomotive engine
was successfully used as the vehicle for smuggling
goods over the line at Alexan irovo Silk, cigars
etc. have been found in recent compartment of
the steam horse. The engineer was ignorant of the
use his machine being put to. The smugglers
were the builders of the locomotive.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

RossI, the Italian tragedan, is offended at the
methods of American theatrical managers He
thinks that art which depends upon the size and
colors of the pictures pasted on dead walls and bull
letn boards is OF little value. He believes that
simple announcement in the papers of the day, and
upon the house programme, should be enough
Rossi is right.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

THAT seemed grotesque idea, the formation of a
society in London to provide for burial-pace for
pet dogs and cats but it appears there is something
beside milk and water philanthropy in it, for it is
very difficult in great cities to place to bury
the bodies of small animals and they hence cast
into ash bins sewers, etc., left to poison the air
of alleys and streets.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

QUEER bill, and, at first glance, good one, has
passed the Kentucky Legislature. 1t requires sta.
ton agents. at all points where there is telegraph
to post in a conspicuous place, when trains are late,
announcement of the fact of delay soon as
tanned, under pain of fine OF from SO to $50.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

By the provisions of the Crow treaty the Indians
cede to the United States large tract OF valuable
mineral and agricultural lands lying south of the
Yellowstone and near the line of the Northern Pa
cifc and including the rich and well-known Clarks
Tori vain
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

THE Yamhll County Jail at Lafayette, in western
oregon, has been empty for the past six months
Happy peaceful, uneventful Yamhll, for we further
learn that the Court docket is empty, and that the
recent Grand Jury found but three bills and those
for minor offenses.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

THE Woodland Mail states that an English capital
list, Sir John Lister Kaye, Bart, of Yorkshire Eng
has invested s75,c0o in the tul, lands, in Yolo
county,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

"TuE cause of decline in the fresh fruit market
of Modesto is attributed to the action Of the gar.
deners and orchardsts Of Tuo,umne county, who sell
their prospects the Chinese before the season for
ripe fruit comes on This is another manifestation
OF the old phase of the Chinese question.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

He was thoughtful and wise, as well as concise,
who said, Strikes on the part of workmen injure
the Of labor much as rust inn airs the use
fulness of their tools"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

SEvESyY American women took out patents last
year, and the most valuable invention was a five.
cent shoe-buttoner. As rule, the most profitable
inventions are always those of small intrinsic value
The article that all have and is worth having.
all generally obtain.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

THE strike OF the s.. Louis painters lasted over
five weeks, cost over $4,000. and produced no in.
crease of wages. Moral, salf-evident
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

GOVERNOR PERKINS, appontee to the Board OF
Harbor Commissioners has been beaten in Court,
and Mr. Blanding retains hisseat. The case will 20
to the Supreme Court
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

One quart of ice-cream is good allow
ance to make for five persons as dessert.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

Five Kentucky colts. valued at 50, 1000
each, are on the way to Robert Bonner's
stables.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

SUMNER has come this year scum saltu," with a
bound, as the ancients would say.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

To DAY is the seventeenth anniversary Of the as
sIssination of President Abraham Lincoln
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

A SAN JOSE horticulturist makes statement,
which, if correct, important, in view of the fact
that Eastern fruit trees being largely ship
ped here, with view Of improving the California
stock He says " 1t would be well /. no Eastern.
grown trees were allowed to be brought to this
coast for there is danger Of introducing in that way
the curculio, or plum weey and II that insect once
gains foothold We may as well give up trying to
grow fr1it
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15
MeafI,er Probabilities,

Pacific COST and California: Fair weather. For
Oregon and Washington Territory Light rain.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

THE Couisr-IteB, Santa Cruz, says one great
trouble in California IS the lack of local self govern
m Mt Our school systems, county governments
road systems, sanitary regulations, horticultural
and farming systems are dissimlar that uniform.
ity cannot be established by general law. Exactly
that situation was pointed out when the New Con-
stitution presented for adoption, and now
nothing short of its amendment will enable the peo-
pie to make their local governmental clothing fit
easily.
II now appears that the SIS, 900 worth Of land in
Yolo purchased by Sir john ListerKaye, Bart, Of
Yorkshire, England, is not low tule land, but is 10
Gated in Swamp Land District No los, which district
contains some OF the best land in the State. The
district is well protected BY levees. 1t begins at
Knights Landing, and extends up the river to the
Colusa line. The purchaser of the land offered c.
F. Reed 500 600 for his land in the district but Reed
declined 10 sell
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

HUNDREDS testify of the benefits received
rom Rock and Rye, G, w. Chesley, agent
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-15

SAYS the Grass Valley Tidiags, speaking Of the
murder Of James Lansing When the good and
cool citizens act outside the law under such circum
starces, who shall say they are wrongy' Who
Why all men who pause and reflect on the inevitable
consequences of such pernicio,is doctrines