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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

GOLD IN ANCIENT TIMES. Gold was in
excess IN ancient times, and mostly taken
from the rivers in Asia. The fables of
Pactolus, of the golden fleece Of the Argo-
nznts, of the gold from Ophir, the history
of Kirg Midas, etc, all point to an East.
ern origin of this metal. According to
Phny, Cyrus returned with 81, 600 Roman
pounds of gold $50 000, 600 The treas
ures exacsed fIom Persia by Alexander
the Great amounted to 351, 900
talents, or $780, 900 600. Gold also
came from Arabia, and upon
tho Nile from the interior of Africa.
Pliny called Asturiss the country in
which the most gold is found. A tablet
bearing the following Inscription was
found il Idanha Velha, Portugal: 'CIaudius
Rufus returns his thanks TO Jupiter for
having permitted him to find one hundred
ana thirty pounds Of gold" These sources
of wealth have ceased to flow, and the en-
beavers OF several Eoglishmen to reopen
them have been unsuccessful. Bohemia,
Mabren, Silesis and Tyrol all have pro-
duced gold, and the receding of the gla.
ciers has caused old mines to be uncov-
cred, while upon the italian side, at Monte
Rosa, Val Sesina and Val Ausacs, gold
mines. are still worked to-day, although
with iDdiffersn nj success The only works
# any note are those of Krsmniiz, Hun.
gary. 1t may, therefore, be safely asserted
tat Europe is completely exhausted in
this respect. -tPopulsr Science Monthly.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

The National Gazette gives some startling stats.
tics of disasters In 1881 The vessels lost at
sea averaged one day. and in 1879 and 1850 there
were 400 steamer collisions in the North Atlantic
alone. 1t is believed many of these accidents might
have been avoided if proper code of fog signals
had been in use
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09
An EXAMPLE.

Two-thirds of all the linen we import
now pays the equivalent of duty of 30
per cent. ad valorem, while finer linen
goods pay 40 per cent. The tariff tanglers
actually proposed to Congress to reverse
the rule and put the 40 per cent. OF the
goods the poor must have, and reduce the
rate on the luxuries that only the rich can
enjoy to 80 per cent. Can any man show
why coarse linen, used by all, must pay
the high rate, while fine embroderies, that
the few use, shall enjoy the low rate?
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

ALL the East worth consideration is now agreed
that if the forests of the North are to be preserved
timber of nearly all classes must be put upon the
free list If the best interests of the nation are TO
be preserved the free list will be made so wide, and
Deep and broad, that it viii have neither length,
breadth depth, but viii be as boundless as the
universe
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

Why should Commission be named to prevent
the de udation Of the shores of Lake Tahoe of fine
timber and the forests OF all the remainder Of the
State be neglected genuine Forestry Commis.
sion will look after all forest interests, Tahoe in
oil. Cd
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

The Hearst organ has dropped back into single.
loaded editorial cracks of the party lash in its at
tempt to turn legislators from the path Of duty and
fairdeAling 1t lacks the vigOr of expression that
has heretofore characterized it, and there are other
indications that signify its realization Of its waning
rouar
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

THE Salt Lake Tribune SAYS: so long as the
Southern Pacific people own through roads, most Of
which they have built themselves from San Fran
cisco to New Orleans and Newport News, we do not
see why they should not be under one general coz
solid .tion.p
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

"Dn. BFNsoN's Skin Cure eradicated my
pimples. They used to break ous coniiuu-
ally. t. Harrison. Rochester, II. Y.
81, at druggists.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

LADIES and ell suffereis from NEURALGIA,
hysteris, aud kindred complaints, will find
without rival Browns Iron Bisters.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

Mr. HEAD has il troduced bill to make it IN
lawful to keep bees within two miles Of orchard
The author realizes that it is avery difficult thing
TO muzzle be.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

"DoNT DIE in the house." Trough on
Rats" Clears out rats. mice, Aies, reaches,
bed. bugs. 10 cents.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09

HoBsFoRDs 4 CID PHOSPHATE gives strength
where there has been exhaustion and vigor in
place Of il paired Vitality.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-09
DIR. GEORGE PYBURN,
PROBATE NOTICE.

I'm THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALI.
\ fornin, county of Sacramento In the matter OF
the Estate of BEEJAMIN TIBBITS deceased
Notice is hereby given that MONDAY, the 26th day
Of FEBRUARY, 1888, az 10 o'clock A. NJ OF said
day. at the Court room of said Court at the Court
house, in the city of Sacramento, county of Sacra.
mento, and State Of California, have been ap.
pointed as the time and place for proving the will Of
said BENJAMIN TIBBITS, deceased, and for hear
ing the application of John W. Greenlaw, for the
issuance to him of letters testamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal OF Sid Court
this Sth day of FEBRUARY, 1883.
IsEAL.l CHAS. N. CoGLAN, Clerk
s. c. DESsoS-ofice, Metropolitan Building,
Rooms L land ATTORNEY for Petitioner. fe0 let
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STEiNwaY & Sons PiANOs,
A REYEAE, SOLE AGENT, I .a=es-:S,z -
Aa street, bet Sixth and Seventh, l4zsss5ss5s- II
oppcsits Court-houss. PIANOS TOT . u
LET. Pianos snId nu inssallsnsnss -fo1nn
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

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s0ciai.-Fhe ladies of Kingsley ChaDeI
have prepared choice programme of music and
readings with which to entertain their friends he
freshments will also be served Admission, 25
cents; children, 10 cents [B. CT fe9-
COnclave No. I2, Knights OF sherry. y
wood Forest Regular meeting THIS ~
friday EVENING, at 730 o'clock, in Red ~
Mems Banquet Hall. All members OF the s1S
Conclave requested to be present. as the install
lation Of officers will take place.
Il. B. HARMON, Commander.
R. n. MoLBSSAN, Adiutant. [B. CT fe9.1t
Red Jacket Tribe, No. 90, Imp.--
o. r. NAH members Of Red Jacket sSE$
Tribe, No. %, are earnestly requested toErL =
attend the Council THIS friday EVEN sSA7zsk's
ING, at 7:30 o'clock. There will be an adoption.
Also degrees will be conferred
JAS. McCAW, Sachem.
]. L. JACKSON, C. of R. fe9-lt
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GENERAL NOTICES.

For the Lad.es.-Plesse ask yoGr ply
sician his opinion Of PURE CALIFORNIA PORT
WINE, PEPSIN AND CALISAYA BARK combined,
as Tonic and Cure for Dyspepsia Indigestion. If
satisfactory, try HALLS PEPSiS WINE BITTERS.
au24-6m
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aT Office Hours from 10 to Il, and to 4. Sun
days, from 10 to IL. dl2-2ply
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ROLLER SKATING.

TEyHE SACRAMENTO ROLLER SKATING AS
Il ISOLATION now in active operation az the
Pavilion (main halD, corner Sixth and NJ streets
Open every morning from 10 TO u; afternoons,
from to 43o; evenings from 1880 to $50 Sundays
excepted). Morning sessions for lady members
only. The public are not admitted The respect
able portion OF the community are invited to mem
bership Leave address at NJ. S. Hammers drug
store, corner Of Fourth and streets Members
are permitted TO bring their visiting friends from
abroad. No residents will be admitted unless hav-
ing been fully approved by the committee OF the
association
A BRASS BAND will be in attendance Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday evenings; skating TO con-
tinue one hour longer until 1880 Saturday
ing. In order to enable the management TO incur
this additional expense, male members viii be
assessed % cents week extra Saturday eveningsl
Membership free passes viii not be accepted on
Saturday evenings, but the regulation fes viii be
due on entering Masquerade Skating Carnivals
will be given oace month, the first one to be
February II, 1883. S. II. S. A.
j. L. WALTON, Manager. jl7islm
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meteorological Observations = Taken 81
st&nai ssatsOE at tho Same szaElesst.
sAoRAxEsro, February 8, 1ssS-s:o2 P. n.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Secure your seats without extra charge, and avoid
the rush.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-06
STAUNTON.

| THE AUGUSTA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF WASH
| lNGTON AND LEE UNIvERsITY-A DEMO
| CRATIC CONFERENCE AND AN ENTERTAIN
MENT-THE COURT OF APPEALs-INJUNC-
TON GIANTED-cALL OF A PASTOR DE-
| CIINED.
| ICorI espondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.I
SEPTEMBER 4, 1888.
| The Washington and Lee University AS
ISOLATION OF Augusta held its annual session
here Saturday. A good attendance was
had. and much interest manifested. The
election OF officers for the ensuing year re-
suited in the choice OF the following gentle
men: II. C.. Morton, president; Judge j.
III. McCue, A. III. Futz, J. A. Waddell,
and Rev. John A. Preston, vice-presidents
Charles f. Kemper, secretary, and William
| j. Nelson, treasurer.
The President appointed the Executive
| Committee, rs follows. w. b. Patterson,
| William Patrick, Rev. Frank McCutchan.
| A. G.. Christian, a. :. Paxton. L. ID. Ran
sen, Rev. a. ii. Hamilton, and W. u. Kay
| ser.
The Association Immediately after re-
organization elected TO fill the Alumni
scholarship at Washington and Lee Uni
versity next session Mr.. e. ID. Gilkeson, OF
Augusta county, young student OF good
promise. After transacting some other
business the Association adjourned to meet
on the fourth Monday in May, 1884.
Captain ii. Shepherd, secretary OF the
| State Democratic Executive Committee,
met i'm conference here on Saturday the
| following named gentlemen, members OF
| their respective county committees:
| Bath county-W. NJ. McAlister, John
~
! lington. Carroll Garnet, and +. a. Hyde.
Highland county,. ii. Stephenson. c.
i. Jones, William Stephenson, j. b. Brad
shaw, VI. +. Wiley.
Allegheny county-Joscph Bowler. DR..
McCorkle. j. Il. Pltzcr, and c. NJ. Bragg,
the enterprising young editor OF the Ale
ghany Sentinel.
The conference consumed several hours.
and the result was decidedly satisfactory
to those interested.
After the business on hand was disposed
Of the visiting gentlemen partook OF an
excellent and abundant entertainment fur
nished by the Augusta committee, and the
company parted in the best OF spirits as TO
the prospects and success of the Demo-
cratic party in the present campaign.
The Court OF Appeals will meet in Stauu-
ton Monday the 18th instant. All the
judges are expected to be present.
A heavy iron safe, weighing 1850 pounds,
was being moved into the office OF Collec-
tor Craig Yesterday, when the officers of
the Augusta Bank. which is under Mr..
Craig's office, objected, and an injunction
was granted by Judge Smith stopping the
work.
Rev. J. NJ. Frost, pastor Of the Baptist
church here, has declined call to the pas
torate of the leading Baptist church at st.
Joseph, Mo. The many friends in Vir-
ginia Of this popular and able preacher
will be glad to hear that he has decided
not 10 leave the State. VOX.
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Virginia News.

One hundred and thirty dollars and sixty
cents were paid for the killing OF foxes in
Loudoun during the past year.
Two Young men, George Coleman and
James Downey, were engaged Tuesday at
Alexandria in "foOlin' with pistol" when
the weapon was discharged while in the
hands OF Downey, the contents lodging in
Coleman's face. Coleman, upon being
taken home, was found to lie painfully
though 1t is thought not seriously hurt.
Says the Charlotte Gazette: A note from
Major John b. McPhail, Jr., informs us
that the steel rails for the Mecklenburg
railroad are being rapidly sent forward,
and the work Is being pushed toits compile
ton. The location OF the site for the sta
ton at Chase City Is selected. and it Is un.
derstood that the Court will make liberal
appropriation for good road from Boyd
ton to that point.
The Harrisonburg Old Commonwealth
says: Ambrose, a tive-year-old son OF MIR.
w. d. Swami, living on Hon. John F..
Lewis's farm, in this county, had his left
arm broken above the elbow on Friday
last. Tie little fellow was driving horse
attached to wagon, when the horse be-
came frightened and ran of, throwing the
child to the ground. DR.. ii. Mohler rem
dered every assistance, but has fears that
the arm will be useless for life.
The Lynchburg Ne,cs Of yesterday says:
The alarm OF fire turned In from Box
ABOUT 1915 last night wis caused by the
partial burning Of frame stable corner
FOLK and Fifteenth streets, on the prcmj-
ses OF MIR. William ii. Rose. The lire
was, OF course. the work OF an incendiary.
Tue Fire Department was quickly on the
ground, and got the danes uuder control
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Murdered by His Roommate.
THE GOODNESS OF THE MURDERER sUBsT
QUENT TO THE DEED.

THE GOODNESS OF THE MURDERER sUBsr-
QUENT TO THE DEED.
A Des Moines telegram OF Tuesday says !:
Gentlemen. give me drink and | will
tell YOU little story" said young man
who came running into police headquarters
at LEO o'clock this morning. lie quenched
his thirst, and then drew saddler's knife,
long, slender, and keen, and covered with
blood, out Of his pocket and handed 1t to
them, saying: al have stabbed a man at
No. 5l4 Chestnut street. Send physician
to him: he needs one" n. II. Lewis and
Arthur Pagan were working in harness
shop and roomed together. Fagan's
cousin coming to the fair, Lewis was
asked il he would give up his bed. He
answered that he would yield part OF the
time. About 10 O'Clock last night Lewis
retired, and soon after Pagan and his cou-
sin entered the room, when a quarrel
arose, which seems to have been begun by
Pagan. The two then went down stairs,
warning Lewis 10 yacate the bed. Lewis
then rose, dressed himself, put the fatal
knife in his pocket, and lay himself down.
Pagan came back about | O'Clock, when
the quarrel was renewed, ending in a
scuflle, in which Pagan received two stabs,
from which he soon died. Lewis Is twen-
ty-one years old, was raised at Council
Bluffs, and was active in the Ground up"
OF the Polk City muTderers near Marne
last month. Pagan was twenty-f0ur years
old, and his parents, who live at WatSeka.
Ill.,, were TO come here tomorrow. Lewis
was RENTED without bail for murder III
the first degree.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-06
PETERSBURG.

DEATH OF A rETERsBuRGER in WAshiSo'o
SCARCITY OF WHARF.-THE PfRsr BALE VT
NV oOTToH--zEP0RTED BALE pf tut
Blue RIDGE SPRINGS PROPERTY THE CIT
REV DREDGE--THE PROPOSED UNION DEBUT
[(,orrcspondence OF the Richmond Dispa'cn'I
SEprExBER 3, 1888.
Colonel William r. Drinkard, who dieo
In Washington two or three days ago, was
native OF Petersburg. He has near rea,'.es
residing here and In Richmond. lie was 'ne
editor and publisher OF the old Petersourg
Republican, which was finally pufcnaseu
by Roger A. Pryor and converted INTO tue
Southside Democrat. Deceased was TOT
some years secretary OF the State Board OF
Public Works, and was the assistant OF
Governor Floyd, who was Secretary OF
War under Buchanan's administration. lie
was about sixty-6ve years Of age.
The long spell Of dry weather has some
what affected our water supply, and tne
citizens have been notified to be economl-
cal in the use OF water for the next lew
days, or until the rains fall.
An unoccupied stable building on Folly
street belonging to Mr.. Roane Rufliu. oil
Chesterfield county, was fired by an incen..
diary this morning about | o'clock, anu
was destroyed. Loss not heavy.
The first bale OF new cotton sent to TINS
market this season was received this morn
ing. 1t was grown by Mr.. j. +. Rainey'
Of Northampton county. n. e., who for
the past five years has sent Petersburg us
first bale OF cotton. IL weighed 42C
pounds, classed as middlng, and was sold
for IL cents per pound.
1t Is reported on reliable authority thai
Mr.. Phil j.. Brown. who for some years
past has leased the Blue Ridge Springs. has
within the past few days purchased that
property for $4,000.
The large new dredge recently con-
tracted for by the city has been completed
and was yesterday turned over TO the au'
thorities. It's cost was 3l2,5G0. and it viii
be used by the city in keeping the harbor
clear and in working upon the river chan
mel.
Mr.. William Hunter. OF the engineer
department OF the Norfolk and Western
railroad, has been engaged during the last
day or two in making a survey OF the rail-
road property in the lower portion OF the
city, with view OF selecting 4 site for the
union depot to be erected by the Norfolk
and Western and Richmond and Peters
burg Companies. 1t seems to be an as
sured fact that this depot is to be built al
an early day. ROBIN ADAIE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-09-06
Personal.


Governor Butler will give Lord Cole
ridge yacht ride.
Wilkic Collins is in high spirits after 4
yachting trip. and is writing another novel.
Judge Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., is
mentioned" as a possible Republican
candidate for Governor Of Massachusetts,.
Senator Chambers widow has given
81, 900 toward scholarship in the Chicago
Women's Medical College for women who
intend becoming missionaries.
Miss Lydia Poet, having gone through q
regular examination, has been admitted as
lawyer to the bar OF Torino, Italy. If.
ter her admission TO the bar two members
resigned.
Mrs. Langtry told an English interview
er that she was nearly worried to death by
American journalists. but she felt bound,
as q matter of business, to show them some
kind OF courtesy.
The Car and Czarina OF Russia are in.
separable companions. They study histo-
ry, mathematics. and political economy to.
gether, ride together, and when possible
| live natural, simple life.
Mr. Walter ii. Page, one Of the most
brilliant writers on the New York World,
has resigned his position on that paper and
proposes to publish in Raleigh. n. c., II
weekly paper, to be called the State Chron-
| icie.
Princess Louise, the Governors General,
| and the Earl of Carnarvon will visit the
Rideau riflc-range during the progress OF
1 the match, for which her Royal H,ghness
and his Excellency gave $500. The Vim.
4 n i n n T.f
the prize-winners in this and the grand
aggregate match.
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Rand Of Young Thieves.
LIVING IN THE MIST OF VALUABLE RUGS, Gu
rItxa. AND OH. PAINTINGS.

LIVING IN THE MIDsT OF VALUABLE koos, ,o"-
rArYs, AND oIL.PAISTIyGs.
A Boston telegram, dated September 4th.
saws The discovery of handsomeIy-iur
nished hut, constructed Of railroad'slcep-
ers, and occupied by gang OF young
thieves, under the very nose OF the ponce,
is revelation. For some time past sys-
tematlc robbery has been going on IN the
wards of the BOSTON and Lowell rail-
road at East Cambridge. A Few days ago
several arrests were made Tor theits OF
large quantities OF lead. This morning.
while an officer was searching for traces
OF the thieves, he stumbled over house
In remote corner Of the yard. This was
formed by walls OF sleepers and covered by
roof OF the same. 1t was handsomely
furnished. There were valuable rugs on
the floor. curtains at the windows, and oil
paintings on the walls. In the centre OF
one room was small marble-top table. and
on this were two revolvers, several pipes,
and number OF novels OF the "Red-
Handed Dick" order. Around another
table at tie side were seated six beard
less BOYS playing quiet game OF poker
with n small limit. There were four
double cots arranged along the walls and
several carriage-robos were spread upon
the floor. The policeman who stumbled
on the gang was alone, and could arrest
only two Of the hoys-Bernard Smith. aged
seventeen, and Charles Quigley, aged eigh-
teen. They were held in the Police Court
this morning. and the others will probably
be caught tomorrow. The thieves rem
devious was located behind great piles OF
rubbish on the banks CT the Charles river.
whence they were in the habit OF loading
their plumber into boat and rowing out
into the channel. There they would he
met by q iunk-dealer from Boston, to whom
the freight would be sold and brought to
this city.
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Married Life Intoicrable.
THE WIFE OF ONCE EMINENT LAWYER SUI,
FOR DIVORCE

FOR DIVORCE.
A story OF singular vicissitudes was told
In libel in divorce drawn up Tuesday in
Common-Pleas Court No. 2, OF Philadel-
phia, by counsel for Mrs. Sarah Messck.
against ey-AsSistant City Solicitor William
p. Messick. The defendant, though COM
paratively young, was for q time one
OF the best known men at the bar
here. His career, until Swallowed and
blasted by self.indulgeuce, was one
OF great success and greater promise.
He was member OF wealthy family Of
good social position and influential connec-
tons. He Is near relative OF Judge ALI
son. About ten years ago he married Sarah
Kay, the present plaintiff, woman of ex.
eeptional beauty. The lady had large
fortune in Der own right, and had been
thoroughly educated. They lived happily
together Tor some time. Mr.. Messick's
abilities and family connections brought
him an excellent practice. Ne was par
tHularly successful with road cases. and
was engaged In the celebrated Oxford-turn-
pike case. His earnings for time. Il Is
said. reached $4,000 year.
lie neglected his practice. however. for
the pleasures OF society. HIS indulgence
became so great as TO almost completely un-
Ut him FOR business. and now he seldom np-
pears in court. With a change in bis habits
OF life came an alteration of demeanor 10.
ward bis wife. They separated many times,
but always, until recently, came together
again. Mrs. Mcssick was for several
months lately travelling In Europe. She
returned q few weeks ago. She declares
that life with her husband is no longer toll
cradle. She charges him in the libel with
cruel treatment. ~ ~