Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-04-17
The Only living Heir 10 the Mexican
Throne.

sGEobCe
NEw YORK April 16sh.-A reporter inter
viewed Itutbide. who said: II am usually
called Prince, especially abroad, where have
been during the last six months. suppose I
am the only living heir to the Mexican
throne, but have no prstensions in that di.
rectiop, and am quite content to enjoy equal
rights with other good citizens Of that grow
ing country. | am republican at heart,
and believe in the prevailing ideas Of this
continent. General Diaz ia very intslli-
gent and very able man, and has done a
great deal of good for Mexico. He deserves
much credit for starting that country on its
present prosperous career. Heis, Ip.esume, the
most popular man in Mexico. He kaows the
country and people thoroughly, and no under
stands well what its present needs sre. He
is ssgacious man, and quite capable of Civ
ing the Mexican Republic just the kind Of
government it needs | understand the OBJ
jeet of Diaz in his visit to this country is to
bring about closer commercial relations be-
tween the United States and Mexico, and 1
have faith in his ability Go accomplish his
purpose. II his ideas prevail, net only his
own country, but this nation, viii be satis-
fed with the result. The development Of the
railroad system in Mexico has helped that
country to great extent, and Diaz is the
instigator of the system"
ktcn HAUL Dy BurslaFS.
New ORLEANS, April 16sh.-The Metro
politan Bank was robbed this morning by
professional burglars. The character of the
tools left behind by ths cracksmen bear
evidence that the job was done by men at the
down here a short time ago. He is credited
with having something to do with the mat
ter. Ths burglars forced their way into a
vacant house on Charles street early Satur-
day evening, bored their way through next
door, descended into the back yard OF the
bank, and cut through thick iron door into
the building. Ga Sunday night the night
watchman entered the bank az 8 o'clock, and
was seiz9d by three masked men. He
resisted, but was struck upon the head
with a sharp Instrument, rendered senseless
and gagged. The burglars then attacked the
locked vault, drilled several holes, and OF 2
o'clock in the morning blew it open. The
banks money wss mainly in silver, tied up
in bags, Oae of these bags, containing ST..
600. was found in corner, and another, with
500 in it, was thrown in the gutter. Alto
gether the burglars secured only S25, 900 Of
the banks moDey-all in silver-but in the
boxes of the depositors they reaped a rich
harvest. The exact sum is unknown, and
will be unknown until each depositor has
been interviewed. There were fifty of these
boxes in the bank, all of which were ran
sacked. Many contained large sums Of
money.
The CoIOred Celebration I'm Washington.
WASHINGTON, April 16sh.-In spite of the
rain the colored people celebrated the twenty
first anniversary OF the emancipation of
slavery in the District to-day in good style.
The weather compelled the shortening of the
line of march somewhat, but did not materi-
ally shorten the procession, which tramped
about the streets for hours. The chief
feature Of the evenings celsbration was an
address by Fred Douglass. Douglass made
no effort TO conceal the fact that be- did not
look for any good to come from the Demo-
cratic party, and that he regarded with great
suspicion any protestation of interest in the
colored man which the Democratic party
might make. He thought the Democrats
would try hard to get part of the colored
vote in the coming Presidential campaign.
a Ell Against Ben. Gu Ter.
Boston. April 16sh.-The Republican State
Central Committee will Issue circular offer
ing for sale bill against General Butler of
about 81, 500, clsimed 70 be due one Lest, of
Southborc, who, in reply TO the offsr of re-
ward by General Butler during the last cam
paign for person to father the document en-
titled Nuts for Butler to Crack" claimed
that he wrote it, and demanded the reward,
which has not been paid.
Canadian Indians Captured in Montana.
HELENA, April l6.h.-A band of 60 Cana.
dian Cree Indians were captured Saturday
near Fort Assiniboine by Captain O'Brien
and troop OF the Second Cavalry. Their
ponies and arms wera taken from them, and
the Indians ara now hsld prisoners at the fort
By Captain Ilges, awaiting ths decision of
his superior officers ss to tho disposition of
the prisoners and property.
Graveyard Atrocities.
CHICAGO, April 16sh.-Various Journals
here are discussing the methods observed in
buryiog the psuper dead, and the Warden of
the County Hospital is made to say that cns
Caaffee, the county undertaken, sells seventy
five per cent. Of the bodies to medical colleges
in this and other cities, and that his revenus
from this source has exceeded ST, 600 annual
ly. It is also charged by these who have
visited the P0tter's Field that bodies of dead
babies have been inferred by simply throwing
few shovelfuls of earth upon them, and
that evidences Of this revolving usage are dis.
closed by skulls and bones being found in
various portions of the field, with no earth
covering them.
Increased Demand for Policemen.
New York, April 6sh-Inspector Jewett
Z ,st river bridge would largely increase the
demand for policemen in Brooklyn. An ad-
dition of at least 800 would be needed. The
entire force Of Brooklyn is 65S men to q pop
ulstion Of go 900 and ftty-four miles Of
paved streets, while New Y rk hes $50 patrol
men alone. Brooklyn has half as much pop
ulation as New York, or more territory TO
cover, with about one-ffth of the force. That
visits of the rough element from New York
TO BreokGyn would become more frequent
when the bridge opened appeared quite cer-
tain TO the Inspector.
An Eihiop's Skin.
BosroN, April 16sh.-John T. McGovern,
a tanner at Wobura. said the skin of negro,
-untsnned, was brought to his tannery by W.
T. Morrisoo, who wanted it tanned. Morrison
said he brought it from Harvard, and that it
came originally from Tewkshury. Morrison
claimed to be student. Pieces Of the skin
we.e shown, and Brown asked for . biz of it,
which McGovern cut off and gave him.
clearinghouse Exchanges.
BosroN, April 16sh.-The total gross ex-
changes at twenty-six leading clearing houses
in the United States for the week ended
April 14sh were 81, ,097. 500 Ala decrease of
1S.1, as compared with the corresponding
week Of last year.
Devi,.Enspirsd Murderer.
BosToN, April 16sh.-Freeman, inspired :"
two years ago to offer his li5sle daughter as a
sac iice, prepared for and killed the child, is
perfectly sane, aud will be arraigned for mur.
der. He saga the inspiration came from the
devil.
The New British COHsuI-GenePaI.
New YORK, April 16sh.-Wilism Lane
Booker, the new British Consul. General, as
sumsd the active duties Of his office today,
No new regulations were made, and he in-
formed his subordinatss that he wished the
business to be transacted in the sane mannef
a, when Archibald was in charge.
Two Children Burned 20 Death.
PORTSMOUTH tMsss.), April 16th.-Two
children. the daughter of J. T. Howard and
a son Of Peter White, were burned to death
in large box while playing to-day.
Attempted Suicide of a wIEe-Murderer,
OswEGo IN. ", April I6lh.-Gifford. on
trial for wife murder. attempted suicide to.
day.
no Meteor I'm Texas.
GALVESTON TEX, April 16sh No meteor
has fallen at Williams Rancho. The report
was false.
Chicago Telegraph Wires.
CHICAGO, April 16sh In obedience to an
order of tn, Mayor. the telegraph companies
Of this city have been gathering their wires
into cables, carried on short poles, and 60 sr-