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A MATTER FOR CONSIDERATION.

Defective eyesight is increasing among
our people. One scientist goes SO far as TO
pronounce it a national disease. Short
sightedness and color blindness are its two
chief manifestations. An eminent oculist
in Cleveland recently laid tie blame chiefly
upon the school. houses of the country, the
majority of which, he affirmed, are SO ar
ranged in regard to light as to entail upon
a large proportion of the pupils the evils
Of defective vision. The direction from
which the light comes, the amount admit
ted, the situation of the desks in relation
to the windows, the form OF the rooms,
and the color of walls and calling are the
important matters to be looked after.
There is now a bill before the Legislature
of Ohio making it the imperative duty of
local Boards of Health to inspect school
houses, and giving them power to enforce
the correction Of all errors in lighting. In
the State of New York the subject is just
now attracting much attention, and the
demand is pronounced for the remedy
ing OF all errors of lighting in school
buildings. Massachusetts, acted upon the
subject some time ago, and the beneficial
result is plainly discernible in the decrease
of near-sightedness among pupils in the
schools. As science has given US the full
results Of experiment and observation in
this matter. we cannot acquit ourselves Of
blame if we fail to avail of them. 1t will
cost the people no more to properly light
the public school rooms than to 60 in the
groove of ignorance and error. We must
bring to the aid of our architects the skill
Of the oculist, and, 60 far as the lighting of
all public buildings is concerned, should
enforce those DEGREES that have been
proven by experience to Re wise and bene-
fetal. A very simple legislative act on the
subject, il aid Of present school laws and
holding our boards OF health responsible
for the proper lighting of school rooms,
and giving them power to command respect
for their authority, is all that is needed
Inasmuch as evils that may now exist in
this relation are not of either political
faith, we entertain the fragile hope that
such measure may be born of good intent
and mature into law.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
waIsKY PAEIc.

An attempt to force the scheme upon
the people by which Kentucky distillers
and spectators in whisky will be relieved
from the payment of the Government tax
on that article, is being made by the state
ment that if the bonded period is not ex-
tended-and which would be but predatory
to removal Of the taxa financial panic
will result, because ths national banks have
made heavy advances on whisky in bond.
The Treasury Department, however, re-
spends that the advances do not amount to
half the sum reported; that they cover
whisky to be withdrawn from next week
on until November, 1885, and that the
Withdrawals will not exceed 1900, 600
gallons per month. Moreover, the whisky
in bond is Of fine grade, commanding q
good figure, and as a result all that
is forced out of bond will represent an
amount only about one.tenth in excess of
the ordinary demand, as it viii require the
lapse of SIX years to consume whisky of
he grade TO be Withdrawn in the next two
years. UDquestiorably refusal to acoede
to the demands of tSe whisky men will
create in their circle financial stringency,
and may collaterly affect some other indus
tries, but that our financial world will be
convulsed we do not for moment believe.
We have such full appreciation of the
power of the whisky ring that we shall
not be at all surprised at their success.
Such well. organized body of determined
capitalists, with SO much at stake, is not
easily overthrow, however much the PEG,
pie may desire the downfall.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
CARICATURE,

Rev. Mr.. Tslmage made mistake when
he lost his temper and invoked the aid Of
the law to prevent an actor in New York
from appearing in a character il which he
"makes up to resemble the preacher,
and "tskes off" his pecuGarities. He
made mistake when he besought the
authorities to destroy the caricature car.
toons announcing the performance. He
made greater mistake when he confessed
that these things annoyed him. There are
harmless lines of burlesque, and permis-
aible caricatures, but for those that are
libelous there is no defense whatever. To
exsggerate ores peculiarities is one thing
to make caricature the means of SANDER is
another. Of this class ia the great mass
which has been put before the people Of
the United States. Probably seven out OF
ten are criminal libels, and of the vilest
order. They are representative of the
meanest phase of human nature that
which is ooarae, gross, devoid of wit, cow
ardly, striking in the dark and giving the
assailed no opportunity for defense. Such
caricature is the kind of SANDER Pollok
terms the fouiest whelp Of sin. When not
prompted by wanton malice it is a levy
for blackmail. It does not appear that the
caricatures of Mr.. Talmage were the out
come of such motives, however, though
falling within the law of libel. But his
mistake was neither greater nor less on
that account. The honest man cannot
afford to contribute to the low sell. conceit
of the caricaturist by noticing him. Ii the
cartoon is grossly libelous, still it is well
to remember that there is some truth min.
gled with some error in Ben Jonson's
declaration
When it concerns himself,
Who's angry at a SANDER makes it true.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
ROLLER SKATING.

FSTHE SACRAMENTO ROLLER SKATING AS
Z ISOLATION IS now in active operation at the
Pavilion (main halD, corner Sixth ard II streets
Open every morning from 10 to u; afternoons
from to 40; evenings from $50 to $50 SUNDAYS
excepted Morning sessions for lady members
only. The public are not admitted. The respect-
able portion OF the community arc invited TO mem
bership. Leave address at ". S. Hammers drug
store, c'rner OF Fourth and streets. Members
are permitted to bring their visiting friends from
abroad. No residents will be admitted unless hay-
ing been fully approved by the committee Of the
association
\ BRASS BAND viii be in attendance Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday evenings skating to con-
tinue one hour longer (u0tl 1880 Saturday even
inS. In order 70 eaAh.e the management to incur
this additional expense, male members viii be
assessed % cents week extra saturday eveningsl
Membership free. Passes VIII not he accepted on
Saturday evenings, but the regulation fst will be
due on entering. Masquerade SkatiDg Carnivals
will lie given o1ce month, the first one to be
February II, iSo3 ). R S. A.
j. L. WALTON, Manager iIzisIm
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

In connection with the proposed six
tsenth amendment TO tho Constitution OF
the United States, to secEre to State Grad.
i5ors the right of action against debtor
State, and to which we made reference
yesterday, there are considerations pre-.
scented by litigation Of collateral character
now pending, New York and New Hamp-
shire each brought suits against the State
Of Louisiana upon claims assigned to them
By creditors of the latter State. These
suits involve tie question whether one
State may sue another TO recover money
due on assigned bonds, and the matter is
now before the Supreme Court of the
United States. II the claim Of the plaintiff
States is held good, it may involve the
question of the power of an assiguor TO con-
fer by his net of assignment right which
he could not himself exercise under the
Constitution.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
Affairs In France.

PARIS February 1st.-Dsmay, Minister Of
Agriculture, has been Professionally intrusted
With the direction of the Ministry Of Ma
rine.
In the Chamber of Deputies to-day Eel
Heres, President IF the Council, being absent,
Deves, Minister Of Justice, read the bill for
the exclusion of preteaders from office, and
the Chamber decided, BY vote of 500 o 1874
10 pass to q discussion of FAbrs's compromise
bill.
PARIS, February 1s..-The dsbate il the
Chamber Of Deputies to-day lasted ten hours,
after wh;ca B2lue's proposal cashieriog the
Ofleans Prince was voted upon, and rejected
ST. noes TO 120 yeas. Fab;e's bin was then
passed 343 to I62-snd the Chamber adj
journed for q week.
Before the division WIS had three clauses Of
the bill were separately passed. The first
clause prohitiss the Princes from filing any
civii or military post; the second empowers
the President 70 d. cree their expu sion, and
the third enacts a penalty of from one TO five
years imprisonment for d violation OF such
decree.
What Is Thought IN Vienna.
vienna, February 1st.-The conviction is
gaining ground that the French are on the
eve Of fresh trouble. Tne position of affairs
is likely to grow worse before it improves.
Inc cflsis mas thrown rance relations WIN
the European powers into confusion.
Marine Disasters.
CARDIFF, February 1st.-A steamer and
two other vessels are wrecked off funny
Island, the crews bsing drowned. Assistance
was impossible.
Fatal Panic in n Factory.
BOMBAY, February st.-Twenty-three per-
sons were killed aud twenty sight Injured by
panic in wool factory. caused by dust
blowing into the room.
Towa Captured by Bandits.
NATAMoRAs (Mexico) February 1st. =
Forty bandits have captured the town Of
Ahuacustan Pueblo. and are now holding the
Project, Justice Of the Peace and Municipal
Judge for ransom.
Death in Dory.
ST. JOHNS IN. 81. February 1st.-A dory
coatsiuing two men got astray from q
scboonsr on Thursday last, snd was picked
up Monday. 0ae Of the men Thomas WSlsh,
was dss5, and the other, Albert Blacxnore,
wss badly froz n. Ths dery filed several
Zines, hnt Riaelynore bsi'e1 i out He had
no food al tie :ine, and his cuff sing was H.
teaEe.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
IuCoRRTcg REPORT.

The San Francisco Report speaks of the
pollution of the Sacramento river by sew
age from the city Of Sacramento. That
journal should inform itself. The sewage
OF Sacramento does not run into tie river,
and the nearest approach to it that has
ever been made was the discussion of this
proposition some tina ago to pump from a
receiving cistern into the river. No drain.
age of any part of this city's system q
sewerage is conducted into the river at any
point.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

On the railroad extension through Shasta
and Siskiyou counties, to form when COM
pleted aud connected the California and
Oregon Railroad, no track laying is being
done at present, but the survey has been
made nearly to the boundary line, and a
contractor is busy at the masonry work.
Culverts, piers and abusments locsted at
various points in the survey are being com.
pIeted, go that at the close Of the present
rainy season, when grading and track-lay-
ipg viii begin, .ne work can go on without
h;n iranes.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
FRANCE.

The French situation is troubled one,
but we shall not deem it extremely criti-
cal, unless the Government makes the
mistake of advancing the ends of monarch
lists by prosecuting their princes. The new
Ministry has set out under very embarraas.
ing circumstances, but there is no evidence
as yet that the conservative masses have
taken such alarm as to lead them TO desert
the republic. Tie Government has the
necessary strength for its maintenauoe, and
the only question ia, viii it SO wisely use ii
as to retain IL?
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
DEAFNESS, CATARRH
AID DISEASES OF me
EYE, EAR, THROAT and LUNGS

LIoR UPWARDS OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
DR. LIGHrHILL's professional attention has
been exclusively devoted to the relief and cure of
these important ailments. aud it is with pardonable
pride that he refers to the success which he has
achieved in this special department of medical SCI
ence. His apparatus and appliances for the exam
nation ard treatment of the hidden cavities Of the
head, throat and air passages are original and con
fessedly the most perfect OF anything OF the kind
yet devised, enabling him not only to readily dis
cover the exact nature Of the complaint but also to
direct his applications to the diseased partsso effect
ua, that relief is experienced at once, and perna
nent cures are often effected in the most stubborn
and aggravated cases And it IS one Of the happy
features 0, his practice that the applications cause
neither pain nor distress, ard can therefore be read
lily administered to the most tmii or nervous per-
son.
A candid opinion wiz invariably be giver as to
the probabilities Of cure. and no case viii be ac.
cep.ed for treatment which does not offer reason
able chance OF success.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
GENERAL NEWS.

Powder MIL Explosion-Coronaffon OF
the Gar = Death and Destination I'm
Pennsylvania = Bismarck IRdispOsed-
URited states Vessels TO be sold by Auc.
tion-DefauIiing Texas County Treasur-
err New Deutschland 10 be Founded
In Paraguay = Commission Appointed
by the President-EIc.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
HOME and ABROAD.

The Dock Fire I'm New Y0rk-A CaIIfor-
MAN Bestitute-senaferiaI Elections
The Milwaukee Calamiiy-The Lobby
in Wasbingfen-OkaIho Invaders
The Naval Academy Troubie-Etems of
Foreign News-Eic.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

There 1ill be two eclipses the present year
two Of the sun and two of the moon. Ca
APRIL 221, there will be partial eclipse of
the moon, which will be visible on the Pacific
coast. The next eclipse will bs that of the
sun, on May 9Th; it will not be visible in
this country. The third is that of the moon,
GA October 16 b, and viii be visibie in all
PARTS Of the United States. The last is that
of the sun, occurs on October 3Oth, and will
be partial on ths Pacific coast.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

ONE Of the New York and Brooklyn ferry com
panies charges that one Of their employees, whom
they have had arrested has helped himself to fares
two cents at time, to the exceedingly cheerful tune
of thirty or forty thousand dollars. Re practicel
according to the proverb, take care Of the pennies
and the dollars will take care Of themselves.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
KALAMAZOO Mich J. February ., 1880.

know Hop Bitters viii bear recommend
alton honestly. All who use them confer
upon them the highest encomiums. and give
them credit for making cures-sll the propri-
esors claim for them. l have kept them since
they were first offered to the public. They
took high rank from the first, and maintained
it, aud are more csllsd for than ali others
eombiaed. So long as they keep up their
high reputation for purity and usefulness. I
shall continue to recommend them-some.
thing have never before done with any other
patent medicine. J. j. BABcooK, NJ. d.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

a telephone connection was established
last Sunday between Portland, Me, and
Providence, R. L, distance of 100 miles,
snd a conversation easily carried on for
some time. The voices of the persons
szlking were perfectly distinct.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

Persons recovering feom wasting diseases,
such ss malaria. fevers, etc. will be greatly
benefited by the use OF Brown Iron Bitters,
true tonic.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

UNDER the administration of President Hayes
Washington society, cowsd b. the correct frown Of
the Presidents WIFE pat is seal upon the low-cut
corsage, snd for four long years the maids and
irons Of that city appeared at receptions swathed
the throat aud with ruffs often rising to the chin
Short leeved dresses were prescribed, and those
who owed Nature no thanks for heshy gifts ap.
pesred to quite as good advantage in the drawing.
room and at the ball as the more favored and
plumper sisterhood. But all this is changed now,
and the lowcut oorsage released from its long re-
tirement, has bounded to the extreme OF propriety
and beyondft. Weare assured that the chief ambi
ton of the bellies Of to-day is to Guido each other in
the matter OF scant covering for the shoulders The
full sleeve has detsriorated until mere strap gives
faint indication et what oace covered alike the
rounded and the Angular arm, while if the corssge
is found cut extremely low in the back, the front
VIII be discovered to be outdong it in every in
stance The fitness of the person, says one core
spondsnt fer sub an unyeiliag Of tie human form,
appears no. to be taksn into account for the edct
of fashion applies alike 10 those whose azoirdupois
were better concealed and the hesh.ess spnsters,
on whom mantle would be charity inaeed.
OF ell tyrants the most heartess ami exlc.ing is
that one holding the reins over Washington society
WHOEVER has given close attention to the lceisla-
tive proceedings q Tina AID lass week cannot .a 20
be impressed with the fset that measures in large
degree; ere not heirg considered or acted upon on
the basis Of meris. Factions beaten in enc contest
Immediately retaliAte by defeating some measure
which their late opponents favor Support is gained
by mutual exchanges, and revenges accomplished
by Tetaliatory means. This is the old groove, and
all hope that under the new Constitution We should
have q new order OF things in legislation may be
abandoned Neither by organic laws For sgislativa
enactments viii the selfish desires or the passions Of
men be lessensd.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

ANEW plant has been discovered in Mexico, which
Is remarkable for its fiber. 1t is thought that Il
viii revolutonize textile industries, since is ever
more beautiful than silk 1t has not yet been christ
ened
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

IT is now believed that the fail Of snow has bseu
so general throughout the Nor Invest as to fully
protect the roots Of the winter grain and insure
good crop, If no unioTaesn misfortune iateryenes.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

AZ The wonders of modern chemistry are
apparent in the beautiful Diamond Dyes.
Ali kinds and colors of ink en- be made from
them.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

The San Bernardino index insists that
the gas company shall not throw its refuse
into Warm creek, and asks for speedy legis-
lation OF the subject.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
DOMESTIC NEWS.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO rnr RECORD unos.l
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

CONDENSED FROM LAST NIGHTS Dr.rArcnrsl
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For the L2dtes.-PieRse ASK your phy-
oicisn his opinion Of PURE CALIFORNIA PORT
WINE, PEPSlN AND CAbISAYA BARK combined.
50 Tonic and Cure for Dys0eJsa or Indigestion II
satisfactory, try HALLS PEPSiR VINE BITTERS.
auls-6rn
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
GENERAL NOTICES.

E'F. "a szaT's sentinel pals cure all
cases OF Nervous Debility and Physical Prostitution
such as Loss OF Vigor, Nocturnal Emissions Iupo-
tency and the many distressing ailments caused by
lndiscretion Dissipation and Self.Abuse This peer
less remedy inyigurates and builds up the whole
system, repairs waste aud aErests decay. To the
Feeble and infTm, to the Prematurey Old and 10
all who need Health Giving Tonic iixir, pa LA
MARS SEMINAL PILLS are confidently recon-
mended. Price, g 50 per bottle. Sent by mail on
receipt OF price, or by express, c. o. b., 20 any
address, secure from observation. Address an or
ders TO 4. McBofLE & Co., Druggists, 5Os Wash.
ington street, San Francisco. Postofics Blk 1902
ne.3fu
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02

az Office Hours from 10 a. NJ. to Il NJ, and to
sP.M d12.2ply
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e TICKETS. ONE DOLLAR EACH "a

The Nest Prominent L0caI Talent has
kindly volunteered,
And we appeal to all friends OF humanity to assist
Us in this good cause.
i25-tI THE COMMITTEE.
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A Horrible story.

ATLANTA (Gs.), February 1st.-A horrible
story Games to the Constitution from Marietta
Of young woman giving birth to an illegiti-
mate child, then killing the babe, and then
remaining in lei with the decaying body
eight days. A little brother, who cooked for
mis- sister and father, were the only occu-
pants Of the house
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-02
Young Murderer Hanged by Web.

WINFIELD (Ks), February 1st.-Young
Cobb. who shot and mortally wounded
Sheriff Sbenreman soma days ago, and " no
few days before shot and killed Constable
in Jefferson county, was taken out of Jail
here this morning by party of masked men,
aud hanged to the railroad bridge on the out
skirts of the town. He stated that he had
been led to The commisai of lswless acts by
reading the exploits of Jesse james and other
desperadoes. The body hung at the bridge
most of the day, and hundreds of psople went
mt to Look at it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15
NATIONAL. GIIARD NOTES.

Lieutenant Colonel Jones. on Thursday evening,
was elected Colonel of the 18th Regiment, vice
Cruger resigned. Colonel Jones is an eS-olilcer OF
Point.
Captain James J. Horgan of the 8th Regiment
has resigned
The Assistant Judge Advocate of the First Brigade
Major Henry Walter Webb-has resigned, and 1T
is understood that General Ward will appoint As
semblyman Henry L. Spragne to I'LL the vacancy,
Office at the conduct of the marshals appointed on
courts-martial and DELINQUENCY courts, for the
trial of officers in the First Division 1t is stated
that on the dissolution Of the courts nothing more
is heard of the fines imposed aud collected, the
marshal invariably making no report to, the regi-
mental Commander of the sums collected. Oihcers
of the ODD and list Regiments also state that they
have the greatest difficulty in getting returns OF
fines collected from company courts, and III some
cases, have failed to get any report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15
HOME NE us.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Avenue Hotel-Senator Warner Miner MilieT
q, Herkmer ~ Y; Senator p b. Plumb, OF Kansas
Governor Charles Foster OF Ohio President Andrew ~
White Of Cornell UBiyery Richard Sm of Indiana
Giis,n Ho,,se-Senator ID. NJ. Sabn, OF Minnesota
Windslr HOte-senator H Of CSlo nSaI Of PblS
delpha and Governorelect r. NJ McLane OF maS t anu
| 1ibem0rie Hote'-Dorman b. Eaton OF tne 1i.fsu
States CIVIL Service Commission ictorfd NJ
General J. g. Farnsworth, OF Governor Cleyelanu nV
Holman Lieutenant Governor D. D. Ill., ii Dd
EImira 81 James Yotel-W. n. Haldeman, OF LoulsNlie
~ Park Arenue Hoiel-Insrrance superintendent john
A. Mccall IT, of Albany. stOr HOtSe-State treasurer
r A. Maxwe Of Batavia, N. Y...... Breroor HOUSE
General j. j. Dana, u. 6. A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-12-15

directing the committee lamps and gas to inyes.
n}ed with the provisions Of the bond The sureties
On the bond were Jesse W. Starr, IT,, George ,;
studwe and Charles w. Matthews who 5 6os nresi
dent az the company. Ex-City Clerk MCNAMARA
saws that the bond and duplicate were on he IN
the City Clerks Office when he left It on January
IL. 1850 and City Clerk Tate gave nm reeeip'
for ali papers and bonds In the office.