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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-11

Nothing in Gen. Grants book more clearly
reveals the secret of his success in the war
than the confession that from early youth
lone of my superstitions has always been
when started to go anywhere, or TO do any
thing, not TO turn back or to stop until the
thing was accomplished. This "superstition"
gave to him Donelson, VioksbuTg, Ohattan-
Ooga and Richmond.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-11
They Forrot.

"Gents, shouted small boy, as he Poked
his head into a Fourth Avenue street car
did you mail the letter your wife gave you
this morning?
And six men simultaneously pulled the bell
rope and hurriedly left the car.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-11
shakapere aIlahtly aItered

"He never spoke q word;
But with look OF deepest melancholy
He sat, like Patience on an ottoman,
Waiting for his wife 10 put her bonnet on."
Lynn (Mdss.) lem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-11
lAKE HENSLAY.

Hog ChoieiA, 81 III srJe cans price 0Oi by mail $20
SiPs,. saal1PPs rec l. s. JOHNSON co., Boston, AAss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-11

IL is weil-known fact that most OF si,i,,, .ne
Horse and Cattle Powder sold In tnls e3In 9Isin,
try Is worthless; that sherdans SohaII S,,slaahie,
Powder Is absolutely pure anu VIZ y. ss.,na
iaV like Sheridan's Condition Tow
derl hose one teaspOonful TO each plnl =, =,
food. II viii also positively preyent su
CHICKEN CHOEERl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-11

Our relations with Mexico continue to be
most cordial as BELTS those of neighbors be-
tween whom the strongest ties of friendship
and commercial intimacy exist as the natural
and growing consequence of our similarity of
institutions and geographical propinquity.
The relocation OF the boundary line between
the United States and Mexico, westward of
the Rio Grande, under the convention Of July
29, 1882, has been unavoidably delayed, but
l aPprshend no difficulty in securing pro-
longation of the period for its accomplish
ment The lately concluded commercial
treaty with Mexico still waits the stipulated
legislation TO carry its provisions into effect,
for which one year additional time has been
secured by a supplementary article signed in
February last and since ratified on both sides.
As this convention, 80 important to the COM
mercal welfare Of the two adjoining coun-
tries has been oOnstitutionaily confirmed by
the treaty y-making branch, l express the hope
that legislation needed to make It effective
may not be long delayed. The large influx
of capital and enterprise to Mexico from the
United States continues to aid in the devel-
opment OF the resources, and 10 augmenting
tue material we'll. being, Of our sister republic.
Lines Of railway penetrating TO the heart aud
capital Of the country bring the two peoples
into mutually beneficial intercourse, aud en-
larged facilities of transit add TO profitable
commerce, create new markets, and furnish
avenues to otherwise isolated communities
RUSSIA, SPAIN AND CUBA.
Odrgood relationship with Russia continues.
An officer Of the navy detailed for the pur-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-11
THE CARoLINEs DISPUTE.

The dispute of Germany and Spain rela-
tive to the domination of the Caroline islands
has attracted the attention of this govern
ment by reason of extensive interests of
American citizens having grown up in those
parts dur ng the past 80 years, aud because
the question of ownership involves jurisdic-
tion of matters affecting the status of our
citizens under civil and criminal law. While
standing wholly aioof from the proprietary
issues raised between the powers to both of
which the United States are friendly, this
government expects that nothing in the pres
ent contention shall untavorably affect our
citizens carrying on peaceful commerce or
there domcled, and has so informed the gov
ernments of Spain and Germany.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
SAN FRANCISCO ITEMS.

Two more white babies were rescued
from the Chinese in this city on Thursday.
The trial of George W. Tyler, on a charge
of obtaining money under false pretenseS,
IL connection with the $25, 600 decoy con-
tract, has been set for June 25th.
The Custom house searchers have seized
226 silk handkerchiefs and eighteen pounds
of prepared opium on board the steamer
City of Peking. The handkerchicfs and
opium are worth about $500.
w L. Trexler was arrested Friday on
complaint of A. L. Williams, deaf-mute,
who charges Trexler with embezzling the
proceeds of $40 worth of stock intrusted TO
him by complainant to be sold.
Judge Rix has ruled that cigarmaker,
carrying knife used in his trade, can be
convicted of carrying concealed weapon,
because, although the knife may be used
in his business, it would prove deadly if
used as weapon.
Surveyor Morton has refused permission
to land to some forty Chinese claiming to
be merchants or previous residents, who
were brought by the City of Peking. This
makes about eighty Cinnamon the Custom
house officers have refused permission to
land
j. J. Owen, late of the San Jose Mercury
is about to begin the publication in this
city of weekly paper TO be called the
Golden Gate, "a journal of practical reform,
devoted to the elevation of humanity in
this life, and search for the evidences of
life beyond
George d. Hall has brought suit in parti
ton against George D. CrOcker and his
wife, Sarah II. CrockeV, to be declared the
owner of an undivided one-half of the
property now claimed by the defendants,
and located at the southwest corner of Hyde
and California streets.
A number of storekeepers of the Internal
Revenue Department are expecting their
dismissal from Washington, as inquiries
have been made if some of them can be
dispensed with 4 number of distilleries
are closed down in this State, and it is said
this will be made the reason of doing
without their services.
George NJ. Robinson, the Olympic Club
athlete, was worsted in a barroom fight by
Matthew E. Joyce, of the Baldwin, Wednes-
day afternoon. The trouble was the result
of Robinsons abuse of Joyce, who knocked
him down, but failed to keep him pinioned
upon the floor. Regaining his feet, Robin
son struck out wildly and hit Charles P.
Duane over the right eye. The latter
made motion as ii 10 draw weapon, but
was prevented by bystanders, while John
Duane, Charley's brother, struck Robinson
several times with a cane. The police came
in then and placed the original fighters
under arrest.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
PASSENGERS FROM TIE EAST.


NEwHAL1, June 19th.-The following
overland passengers passed NeWhall June
10th, to arrive in San Francisco June Goth :
James Rumcie, L. H. Lee and wife, Mrs. G.
S. Keyes, E. L. G. Steele, 7. L. Wilson,
Mrs n. S. Knoll, Mrs. L. Atherson, Joseph
Ortiz and wife, W. Coborn, Los Angeles
Judge Wilson, Deming; Mrs. L. NJ. Bre-
man, NJ. C. Boyle, Mexico; Ed. Black,
Tucson F. c. Lawrence, Oakland.
PRoMoNToRY (Utah), June 19th.-The fol-
lowing overland passengers passed here
to-day, to arrive in Sacramento June Dist
Miss Lucy Joseph, Miss Floy Wilkes, New
York; w. S. Bird, Mrs. Graham, London
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z. Noble, Japan; John
H. Dewitt, Ottawa, Ill; Mrs. George S.
Robinson and son, Miss HELEN Robinson,
San Francisco; NJ. Jacobs, Baltimore; W.
B. Eddy, San Francisco; ", r. King, Z.
S. ~ Miss Norton, San Francisco; S.
Markewitz, New York; George A Crofutt,
Salt Lake; J. 0. Shelby, L. NJ. Deaton,
Chicago; w. F. Herman and wife, Cleve-
land, o.. Charles Bell, Wisconsin; w. II.
Malone, Lynohburg, Va; ], Canton, Kan
sas City c. D. Harman and wife, DR.. W.
A. Ross, Yokohama; S. NJ. Finley, Denver;
Mrs w II. Porter, San Francisco; Mrs. a.
+. Secor, New York
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20

THE HoP MAIKEr-Emmet Wells New
York p Circular of June 18th says: THE
cable ng3 news this week of the first ap-
pearance of fly in the English plantations.
Whether it will result in anything serious
remains to be seen. The attack, though
slight, may possibly prove the forerunner
of serious blight, the same as occurred
there year ago, and further advices from
that country will be watched for and antici-
pated with intense interest The market
here is about as dull as it possibly could be,
Should anything serious, however, happen
to the English crop, a sharp export demand
would at once spring up, for it is well
known that supplies in London are very low
Fifteen cents can be considered to. day the
top price for the best hops on offer here
and this seems to be the best obtainable
figure up in the interior Has it occurred
to any of our readers that a visitation of the
cholera here this summer would very much
lessen the consumption of malt liquors and
make bad business for our brewers? There
is nothing at present to give signs of It's
coming, though the subject has been thor
oughly agitated in the papers, many be-
lieving it will come, on account of its wide
spread in Europe last year"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20

VINEYARDS SAVED BY EARrHoUAKEs.-
That earthquakes exert destructive in
fiuence on the phylloNera insect of the
grape is the opinion of s. Villalongue, who
has told the Paris Academy OF Sciences of
vineyard near Malaga which had ap-
paren1iy been destroyed by the parasite,
but which vigorously burst into leaf after
the recent earthquakes in southern Spain.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20

of the natives of Africa, appear to possess
qualities which should give them COM
mercial value in civilized countries. T.
Christie, an English writer ON new COM
mercial plants and drugs, asserts that
chocolate made with kola paste is ten times
as putritious as that made with cocoa, and
that laborer can work all day without
fatigue on single cup taken at breakfast
time
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
Grain Estimates.

WASHINGTON, June 19th.-The printed
report of the Agricultural Department
giving the condition of the various crops
as shown by June returns is just out, and
contains few points concerning wheat not
given in the synopsis furnished on the 10th.
1t is stated that the general average condi-
ton is 50 for winter wheat, the worst Off
cial showing since 1868. In 1881 it was "a
and 10 IN 1868, while in the great crop years
OF 1880 and 1882 it was 80 in June. From
close study of the returns it is certain that
a large portion Of the reductions in area is
discounted in the returns of condition, yet
in few States il is evident that further
allowances must be made for the unantici-
pated reduction of that area by replanting
Future conditions, or misconceptions of
present appearances, or both together, are
not likely to change the total wheat crops
of the country more than 100000 bush
els above or below the estimate given Of
800 600 600 bushels. Still, disasters prior
to harvest, or wet weather afterward, might
possibly make greater reductions. Suffi-
cient unto the day, however, is the evil
thereof -
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
The Periodical Cicada.

WASHINGTON, June 19th.-The Commits
sioner of Agriculture has issued a bulletin,
prepared by Professor Riley, Entomologist
OF the Department, upon the periodical
cicada, with view to meeting the demand
for information upon the subject and with
the further view of soliciting data that
will enable him to more completely map
out the geographical limits OF the Is and
17-year broods. The bulletin. which is
pamphlet of nearly fifty pages, is now
ready for distribution.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
S SA-TU RID a Y ]

The values being offered our SPECIAL SALE OF NEW YORK
AND EASTERN BOUGHT DRIVES while proving interesting to care
full Cash Buyers are somewhat annoying to gOube competitors
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
HOME HAPPENINGS.
MATTERS AND THINGS AT THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Grant Slightly Better-Fisht in a
Court-room-The Fire Record
BIoodshed in Kentucky.


ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE EEcoED-uMos.l
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
No Destitution in West Virginia.

WHEELING (W. Va), June 19th.-The
Wheeling Chamber of Commerce recently
sent representative on q tour through
several of the counties in the southern and
central portions of the State, to investigate
and report on the alleged destitute condition
of the people in these sections. He returned
to-day, and stated that there was no truth
in the report, and that the people were in
first-rate circumStan
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
A. LOTHHAMMER

TUNER AND REPAIRER OF -cszl
I Pianos Organs and ali kindsl fzT-T-ss ~ ~ -
of Musical Instruments, No. l02IT n m 81 N
Ninth street, between J and X {Odd1
Fellows Temple). Now is the time to have Fl
amos tuned and cleaned. References Professor
Winters or A. Heyman, Agent steinways Pi-
amos. iel74pim
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
west Point Filling Up with cadets,

WEST POINT, June 19th.-The large num-
Der of new admissions this month to the
Military Academy brings the corps of ca
diets up to about the full standard. There
are now not over twenty-five vacancies
existing in the four classes, which means
that every Congressional District in the
Union is represented, being something al
most without precedent. The September
admissions will fill every vacancy.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
Washington Monument Repaired.

WASHINGTON, June 19th.-The broke en- roof
stone of the Washington monument was
placed in position to-day without difficulty
Ropes were stretched around the top of the
monument, and by driving wedges between
them and the solid masonry, and gently
tapping the broken stone with mallet, It
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
Indian Territory Politics.
HoT SPRINGS ARK June 10Th -Ad

HoT SPRINGS (Ark.) June 19th.-Adviees
from Indian Territory indicate that Chero-
kee politics is now at fever heat A recent
convention of the Union party of Delaware
district adopted the following platform,
upon which lively campaign is being
made: 9 We believe in Government of
the people, by the people, in opposition to
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
Another Contribution TO the Conscience
Fund "

WASHINGTON, JGne 19th.-A letter, tell
ing rather remarkable story, has just been
received at the Treasury Department II
which was sent large sum of money for
the conscience fund The writer was
telegraph operator, who, in 1866, while
making a voyage from New York to San
Francisco, formed a friendship for fellow
passenger. On arriving at his destination
he went to work in a telegraph Office, and
on his first day of service he received tele
gram from the Chief Inspector of the Post
office Department, warning the authorities
10 look ont for one Charles Emmons, who
had stolen 5000 from the New York Post
office The description convinced the oper.
ator that his new friend and Emmons were
identical, and he slipped the telegram into
his pocket. Afterwards he showed it to
Emmons, who confessed and promised to
reform if his secret was kept A few months
later he died in Nevada. The letter ends
as follows a few years ago, by the death
OF relative, | came into possession of
little fortune. ! desire therefore, to make
restitution to the Government of Emmons'
peculation, in which | considered myself
an indirect accomplice. The sum inelosed
is the amount of principal and interest to
date"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
Blaine's Brother.

WAsHINGToE, June 19th.-It is now be-
heved here that special request from the
party most interested was the cause of the
removal of Major j. Z. Blaine. of the Paw
Department of the army, from Helena,
Montana, to New York city. Major Blaine
is brother of James G. Blaine. and has
been stationed at Helena since 1875. He
had invested in real estate there, and ac-
quired considerable. property. For this
reason it was expected that he would en-
deavor to secure a revocation of the order
removing him to New York. He, how
ever, disappointed everybody by starting
for his new station, leaving his property in
the hands of friend 1t was originally
intended to send him to the Department of
the Columbia or station of the Gulf.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
Hanged for Murder.

MACON (Ga.), June 19th.-Henry Ethe-
ridge, negro, was hanged in Chiffon,
Jones county, to-day, for the murder of
Tom Clemens last June. He confessed on
the scaffold. The execution was private,
but the town was filled with people, who
came from all parts of the surrounding
country, hoping to see it.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
a Fund for Irish Election Purposes

ROCHESTER, June 19th.-The Monroe
branch of the Irish National League, which
was the first Land League established in
America, took active measures tonight to-
ward raising fund to send to Ireland, for
the support of the Irish members of Par
lament to act with Parnell
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
rhe Pennsylvania Bank Case.
Patriotic Order of Sons of America.
Truman and o'Brien Recovering.

New York, June 19th.-George T. Tru-
man, who stabbed Larry O'Brien and was
shot by @ Brien, is able to leave his hospi-
tai cot and walk about his ward in the hos
pital O'Brien has not improved so rapidly,
but is now gaining strength. The doctors
say both will be able to appear in Court in
tNu0 Iuanks
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
a COMFORTABLE EVENING AsD GOOD NIGHT
ASSURED.

MOUNT McGREeoR, June 10Th General
Grant spent the evening upon the piazza
until nearly o'clock, and when he entered
tie house he walked into the front room,
where he wrote a note for Colonel Fred.
Grant, calling attention TO certain matters
he desired attended to in connection with
the work on his book. The symptoms of
reviving interest in this work is regarded
by the family tonight with pleasure.
About 10 o'clock DR.. Douglas retired
There had been no coughing after the Gen
eral entered the house. The doctor demon
strated his assurance of a good night by
going to bed early, and the family We're
equally confident
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20

HALE Bros & co.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20

CosHocToN (O) June 19th.-Henry How
ard, negro, who assaulted Miss Bacher
and Miss Phillips near West Lafayette yes
terday. was hanged from a tree in the
Courthouse yard at II o'clock tonight
The crowd which gathered about the Jail
kept increasing till II o'clock, when the
light in front of the jail was put out. The
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
Chicago's Mayor Asserts Himself.

CHICAGO, June 19th.-Every employe of
the City Government has been requested by
Mayor Harrison, through the various chiefs
of department, to hand in their written
designations. Similar action was taken in
one or two departments recently, but the
new order has now been made general.
No special reason is assigned, except Mr..
Harrison's belief that the Mayor should be
free If he choose, upon assuming office, to
appoint such subordinates as may meet his
views. The general handing in of resig-
nations does not necessarily imply that all
or any of the employees will be removed.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
Despernte Fight in a Court-Room.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 19th.-Frank Whit
ing and Charles Daniels, convicted burg
lars, were arraigned in the Criminal Cour
Yesterday. When Judge Morton asked
Whiting if he had anything to say why
sentence should not be pronounced, tn,
prisoner sprang to his feet and abused th,
Court with volley of profanity. The1
tearing away from the Sheriff he hurled .
pair of handouts The missile passed owe
the Judges head shattering heavy plat,
glass. Whiting turned fercely upon tht
police, and had to be severely beaten befor,
he was subdued. His friends in the Court
room pressed into the prisoners box, ant
the officers were finally compelled to draw
their revolvers. The two men were hand
cuffed and taken to Michigan City.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20
The Change beginning to Benefit General
Grant.

MOUNT McGREeoB, June l9tb.-It was
after 10 O'Clock TINS morning when General
Grant was aroused for the day. lie had
slept well after midnight, and dozed
through the morning. Dr.. Douglas this
morning, after having examined the pa
tent SAID The Generals voice is audi
bic this morning. lie seems very well.
The swelling outside seems less and the
very good-better than a week ago. /
think the change is beginning to benefit
him
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-20

SOUTH FARMINeHAM, June 19th.-Nearly
the entire force employed at the Para Rub
Der Shoe Companys works went out on a
strike this morning in support of the strik-
ing. bootmakers. A body of strikers num-
bering about 700 men and girls paraded the
streets with q band The conduct of the
procession was orderly
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1885-06-20
THE ENGINEER.
Necessity of Great Intelligence on the
Part of the Engine Driver.

Necessity of Great Intelligence on the
Part of the Engine Driver.
No two engines ever resemble each
other, no matter how carefully they
may have been built from the same
plan, neither do any two drivers man.
age their engines precisely in the same
way. We have in this instance an ex-
cellent opportunity of comparing two
different methods of driving. 1t is the
drivers principal object to get the re-
quired amount of work out his engine
with the smallest possible expenditure
of coal and water. To obtain this re-
suit the steam must be worked expan-
sively, which is done by placing the
valve gear in such a position by means
OF the lever that the supply of steam
to the cylinders is cut off before the
piston has accomplished its full stroke.
There are two ways of controlling the
speed of an engine worked, as all loco
tivcs are worked now, expansively
You may keep the regulator wide
open, so that there is always full sup
ply of steam on its way to the cylinders,
in which case you increase or dimin-
ish the speed by using the steam
more or less expansively through
the agency of the lever. Or YOU
may work with the same amount of
expansion throughout the journey, and
have command of the engine by con-
stantly changing the position of the
regulator. There is no doubt that the
men who employ the latter method
save something by it-although this
would hardly seem to be the opinion of
the driver who is bringing us rapidly
nearer to London, for unlike the driver
whom we accompanied on the daylight
journey, his hand is not often on the
regulator. As we rush on past count
less signals, punctual to the minute vet
always having ample time to slacken
speed before we come to the places
where the different colored lights clus-
ter thickest, we are reminded once
more how much is required of an ex-
press engineman besides a thorough
acquaintance with the machinery he
has to control. Travelling atnight at
great speed, he must know every inch
OF the road by heart where an incline
begins and where it ends-and the ex-
act spot at which every signal along
the line may be first sighted He must
have completely mastered the working
of the traffic on both the up and down
lines, and, above all. must be ready to
act with the utmost promptitude should
anything wrong.-SaturdGy Review.