Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-06-16

| BRAIN from the effects of which he cannot
recover. William was 4 train porter on the
Texas and Pacific, and his wife was cham
bermaid in Alice Abbott's bagnio. The
couple quarreled because Mrs. Williams
would not give her husband some money
that he asked her for, and during the quar-
rel he drew 3s-caliber bulldog and shot
her twice in the head Williams is in Jail.
United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, June 15th.-The Senate
resumed consideration of the Northern Pa
cific forfeiture bill, George making a legal
argument and citing Supreme Court deci-
sions sustaining the view that the lands
should bsforfeited.
A long debate ensued, at the close of
which the bill was passed-ayes II, noes 1
(Blalrl.
On motion OF Dolph, the bill repeating
Desert Land Acts was then laid before the
Senate, and is unfinished business for to-
morrow.
The Senate then adjourned
House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, June 15th.-The House
then went into Committee of the Whole
on the appropriation bills.
After debate, the salary of the Commits
sioner of Pensions was fixed at 1900.
The committee rose, and the House ad-
journed.
San FranciscO's New Postmaster.
WASHINGTON, June 15th.-The nomina-
ton of Bryan as Postmaster was generally
well received here among the Californians.
Congressman FELTON,, Morrow, McKenna.
Markham and Louttit are all well pleased.
The selection of either English, Hastings,
Moulder or White would have suited Sem
ator Hearst better, but he will vote for con-
tirmation. Henley was madder than 4
hornet when he heard of Bryan's nomina-
ton. but it is thought he will become
reconciled.
Salary Continued.
WASHINGTON. June 15th.-The Appro-
priations Committee recommended a reduc-
ton of the Sub-Treasurer's salary at San
Francisco of $500. Mr.. FELTON, in the
House to-day made an amendment con-
tinuing the salary as at present. Felton's
amendment was carried by a majority of
ten votes, against the opposition of Randall
and his Appropriations Committee.
First ofici'l Reception by President and
Mrs. Cleveland.
WASHINGTON, June 15th.-The White
House never presented more brilliant
spectacle than tonight, on the occasion of
the first official reception given by Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland. The decorations
were on the same grand scale as at the
Presidents wedding, with the exception
that there were more tropical plants and
ferns and less flowers. The scene when
the reception was at its hight, with the rich
toilets of the ladies, the splendor of the
costumes worn by some of the diplomats,
and the bright uniforms Of the officers, was
most brilliant.
Seeking Senator Stanford's Aid.
WASHINGTON, June 15th.-W. T. Cole
man, of San Francisco, arrived here to-
day. He will see Senator Stanford, and
hopes, with his assistance. 10 interest the
President in promoting trade between the
United States and Australia. Senator Stan
ford is expected to return from Boston to-
night.
Distinguished Visitors.
WASHINGTON, June 15th.-Prince Au-
guste Leopoldo and the officers of the Bra
lillian frigate Barrioso were formally pre-
sented to the President by the Secretary of
State to-day.
The Transcontinental Situation.
New YORK, June 15th-Both C. P.
Huntington and Houston told your corre-
spondent this afternoon that no change
whatever had taken place in the transcon-
tinental situation. Neither gentleman ex-
, poets an early settlement. but Huntington
again stated that the end must surely come,
I" | wish | could tell when
Grand Army Special Rates.
NEW YORK, June 15th.-All the trunk
| lines were represented at the General Pas
senger Agents meeting to-day, when the
resolutions of the joint conference were
ratified Rates were fixed for TWENTY-FIVE
special occasions, among them $S7 90 to
| the G. A. r. encampment at San Francisco
| in August and return.
a Misstatement CORRECTED.
| New YORK, June 15th.-E. Hawley, Gen
eral Eastern Agent of the Sunset route,
says The statement that the arbitrators
in the dispute between the Atchison and
Sunset routes about the agreement of the
Mojave division OF the Sunset route de-
cides in favor of the Atchison company is
! untrue The arbitrators sustained and
decided in favor of the Sunset route on
every point. do not understand how the
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