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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30
THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
History of the Organization of This Use
full Aid to Our Military System.

History of the Organization of This USE
full Aid to Our Military System.
The Signal Service of the United
States was first made known in 1859.
Major Myer, then an assistant surgeon
in the United States army, announced
his dis ;overy of system of signals by
which orders of information could be
transmitted by sight or by sound over
distances varying from one to fifteen
miles with the most perfect accuracy.
The messages could be transmitted
either by firing cannon, waving flags,
displaying lanterns, throwing up rock
cts or even waving forage caps, Small
flags were regarded as the most simple
means of thus telegraphing, and with
an equipment weighing but sixteen
pounds and an opera-glass messages
were easily transmitted seven or eight
miles. The system was fully tested by
different officers, and in June, 1860, it
was proposed in the Senate to establish
the grade of ''signal officer" that the
inventor might have suitable rank,
and instruct others in this art of tele-
graphing by sight or by sound The
''secret" of the system was an ingeni-
Gus cipher, the characters OF which
were expressed by emotions or by
sounds, with repetitions and different
intervals of time elapsing. The propo-
sition met with favor both in the SEN
ate and in the House. Senator Crit
tenden hoped ''to give the young officer
who has brought this system to such
perfection that it will be useful in the
army, position which will enable him
to introduce and familiarize the use of
it." Senator Wilson and others also
urged the appointment. Jefferson
Davis bitterly opposed it. He even
sneered at the proposed appointment,
as anomalous in the military service
and i'm proper, and if the doctor had
been an educated soldier he never
would have thought of such reward. :"
Mallory echoed Davis in denouncing
the appointment as ga high handed at
tempt on the esprit de corps of the
army" and others joined him, but the
signal corps was established, the SEN
ate vote being thirty-one against twen-
ty-four. Davis Immediately had Major
Myer ordered by Floyd, of New Mexi-
CO, and directed to communicate the
system of signal to those who after
wards so adroitly used it in the Con-
federate forces. Major Myer remained
loyal, came to Washington, and at
once so changed and revised his sys-
tenn of cipher that it was perfectly I'M
ineligible to all not in his secret. A
signal corps was organized of Lieuten-
ants and sergeants, detailed from diff
ferent regiments. They were en-
camped at Red Hill, just above George
town, and there thoroughly trained.
Each adjutant was also initiated into
the system, and the penalty for disclos-
ing it, except under orders, to friend
or foe, was death. The corps was of
great value during the war, but Gen
eral Myer lived but a few years after
wards, having meanwhile perfected
his invention and added to it weather
reports. Perley Poore, in Boston
R5L10et
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30
UNIQUE MONUMENT.
Description of the Masonic Monument on
Birds Mountain, VT.

DESCRIPTION OF the Masonic Monument on
Birds Mountain, VT.
The last stone of the Masonic mon
ument on Birds Mountain, in Castle
ton, Vt, has been finished recently.
thus completing the monument one
hundred days from the time il was first
proposed. The monument stands at
an elevation of $500 feet above the
level of the sea, and is plainly seen
from wherever the top of the mountain
is visible. 1t is Is feet in height, in
GLIDING the base, and IL feet inches
from the base to the capstone. The
shaft is composed of individual blocks
contributed by Master Masons, ISL in
number, and representing fifty-two
lodges from ten States and the Domin-
ion of Canada. The blocks are of
various colors, and many are gilded
and ornamented with various Masonic
emblcms, in addition to the name of
the donor and the number of his lodge.
Surmounting these individual blocks.
and placed one on each corner, are the
four blocks presented by four chapters
All are of white marble, and on each
is engraved the name of the chapter
and its officers. Between these blocks
on each side are the four tablets OF
colored stone presented by four cor
responding councils, all suitably en-
graved with appropriate emblcms and
inscriptions. Resting on these stones
is the cap-stone of Waldo marble,
composed of nine different pieces. -
Springfield Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

For the sole purpose of getting a
photo of "The Girl of the Period" rock
near Springdale, we took photo.
grapher up to that place yesterday, but
found that vandals had so disfgured
the rock as to make it almost I'M
recognizable and not fit for photo
graphing. This rock was once a
prominent landmark and. feature OF
that neighborhood. 1t is not now
Boulder (CoI,) Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

"A carpet-trade paper tells a STORY
of a. perspring salesman who seemed
to he unable to suit lady after I'M
rolling miles of his stock. When the
lady remarked to her companion, Baby
likes to see him roll them out, and it is
not time to take the train YET" be gave
it up.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

--Duelist-How the thought of my
young and beautiful betrothed I'M
nerves me. If l fall Second
Now, brace up; don't bother yourself,
I'll marry her
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

VI NhdV uhOoO l. IAhOSp ANNNiNSf pub Oliio
sum is enough to send cold chill
down the back of the American tax
payer. Our President gets, all told,
for the White House expenses and
salary, less than 100000 per year.
Queen Victoria does half the business
ON nearly twenty times the salary, and
her sons get from 100000 to $1,000
a year apiece, and her daughters from
$4,000 to 100000 a year.-Ca'p, IN
Cleveland Leader
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

james and Ellen Neville were sep
grated when children. TIE other day
James heard that his sister was in the
Home of the Good Shepherd in Ale
gheny City He went there and was
allowed to see her through an iron
grating in the presence of the Mother
Superior, He wanted to take her
away, but was told that she was no
vitiate, and that her vow did not ex-
pire until July next. So he agreed to
wait, and she agreed to go with him
when her period of novitiate shall have
expired. Pittsburgh Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

The attempt to raise tobacco in En-
gland is failure. The experiment
was faithfully tried. but the result WAS
far from encouraging.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30
PAUPER ROYALTY.
What 1t Costs England to Maintain Her
Qneen and Princes.

Queen Victoria's family costs En-
gland over S4,000,000 year, to say
nothing of the immense private for
tunes possessed by them and gotten
through their positions as Queen and
Princes. Here in Scotland the Queen
has Balmoral, an estate of 80, 900 acres
Her estate at Claremont is worth three
quarters of million of dollars, and
her husband left an estate of about
So, 100000 She has an immense es-
tate at Osborne. and she has invest
ments in Germany. She is said to be
good business woman, and rather
stingy than generous. The English
opposition papers do not scruple to
make remarks about her parsimony,
and it is common charge that while
she is free with words of sympathy she
never gives anything to speak of. Her
income must be immense. and a large
part of it is clear gain. She gets purses
everywhere, and her private purse ac-
count from the people is about $780,
900 annually.
1t is interesting to note just what
England pays her in cold money every
year, in addition to free house rent,
and give it here in American dollars:
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ESCAPED FROM JAIL.
The Use CHM yuen Made of Broom
Handle.

The Use Gin yuen Made of a Broom
Handle.
Gin Yuen was last December tried in
the Superior Court or charge of assault
to murder another Celestial, by stabbing
him with butcher-knife at a slaughter
house just below the city limits. The Jury
returned a verdict Of guilty OF assault with
a deadly weapon. and December 3Ist Judge
Van Fleet imposed sentence of eighteen
months in the county Jail. Yuen behaved
so well during his imprisonment that he
was made trusty," and worked faith
fully. About ) O'Clock yesterday morning
he commenced his regular duties OF clean
ing up in the jail, and in course of time
took the spitteons out into the yard as
usual, TO apply the hose to them About
half-past the officer on duty went out to
see how he was prospecting, but Mr. Yuen
had disappeared The disappearance was
n mystery until long-handled broom was
discovered hanging from the roof of one of
the outbuildings, and it became apparent
that the prisoner had fastened q piece of
hard wood upon one end of the handle of
the broom, and used it as q hook to hold
on to the roof by. then climbed up and
jumped from the high wall into the alley
In his haste he did not wait to lower him
self part way with his hands but jumped
clear. Evidently he did not hurt himself,
as hesucceeded in gettingout of sight before
his absence from the Jail yard was discov-
cred, and he has not been heard of since
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Mrs. Carter's Concert.

Mrs. Addie Carter viii give grand con-
cert and eloeutionary entertainment next
Tuesday evening at the sixth-street NJ. E.
Church. when she viii be assisted by Misses
Tietens, Waterhouse, Gerrish, Wright, Den
nisoa and Andrews: Mesdames Seadler
and Renfro; and Messrs. Sanborn, Buch-
anan, Auerbach, Carroll, Beardslee, Well
and Terry. With most of these the Sacra-
mento public are acquainted having en-
joyed their music on different occasions :;
but Misses Tiedens and Warehouse will
on that occasion make their first appear
ance before a Sacramento audience. Miss
Tietiens is q niece of the famous urima
donna who died in London g few wears
ago, and Miss Warehouse has been study
ing in San Francisco for some time with
the best teachers in that city. The pro-
gramme viii consist of gems from operas.
solos, songs. etc, with obligata and piano
accompaniment Tickets can be obtained
at c, S. Houghton's and W C. Lewis
G. % =
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
MCARTHy's FINANCIAL METHODS.
ID. o.Miils & Co. Ask for Writ of Man
date.


date.
The National Bank of D. 0. Mills & Co,
through its ATTORNEYS. Beatty & benson
bas nnada a,,,,,;oo4i,,, - "
"Ppiioa'ion :" 'uuse an fleet
LOT WITT OF mandate to compel d. j.
Oullahan, State Treasurer, to nav a certain
warrant drawn in the enn, of e. o19 T. :
CO. e.rt,, g.. VIZ So, - -
~ S Sonsn .nae :. Acoar.hy as CLERK OF
Ia Fl,,,.t ooe,is' Was aItnorize1 10 pro-
s side Sourtrrooms' attendants, furniture.
Iuei, etc. Tor the use and convenience OF
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13
An Open Letter.

On last Sunday evening, the Rev. E. Il.
Ollie took occasion to assail me from his
pulpit, in the presence OF number of my
fellow-citizens. What had done to pro-
woke his invectives l know not. and WHY
he should select me as his target-when
there are 245 other retail dealers of liquor.
as well as twelve or fifteen wholesalers.
and some six or seven brewers cannot
account for. Many of my friends assert
that it is a good advertisement; but elect
my own methods in keeping my name be-
tore the public, and do not approve of per-
sonai assaults from the pulpit, conse-
quentiy | say to Mr. Ollie and all other
" Bible-pounders, hands OFF,
And now word in connection with
charity, saloons, and churches 1t is an in
disputable fact that there is rarely an an
peal for charitable purposes-the iiol1idat-
ing OF a church debt, or the burying Of the
lmprovident dead, but what we are the
largest contributors thereto. 1t NAV come
IN the form OF selling of tickets by small
boys and girls in our various places of
business, our open-handed donations. or
our taking hand and personally soliciting
but it is like Billy Birch's bug, " it gets
there all the same" | am one of those
who, in the exercise of charity, believe that
" the right hand should not know what the
left doeth y still, viii venture my record
on the Howard Benevolent Society's books.
as also my public record as a contributor
to church solicitations and all worthy char
ities, with that of the Rev K. R. Ollie, and
challenge him to the comparison. This
rushing into print. on my part, is only
prompted by what consider Justice to my
self, and submit the case to the public.
Respectfully, JERRY N. PAYYE.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13
4 BOOMERANG.
Those Who Drove the Cinnamon, from
Sicoiaus Arrested for Con, piracy.


February 18th, it will be remembered.
the residents of Nicolaus and vicinity drove
out the Cinnamon living there. About
forty-five were brought to Sacramento on
the steamer knight No. 2, and many of
them are still quartered in Chinatown.
The Chinese Vice-Consul went to NicoIaus
subsequently 10 gain information concern
ing the matter, with the view of bringing
II 10 the attention OF the Government bat
proceedings have been fastened bv the
action of a citizen of Nicolaus, who had
rented hop land to Chinaman and was in
jured financially through their being driven
out a few days ago he swore to COM
plants before United States Commits
sioner B. N. Bugbey, of this city.
against a number of men whom he
charged with having been connected
with the expulsion of the Celestials,
and warrants were issued for their arrest
on charge of conspiracy to violate the
laws and treaties of the United States.
United States Marshal Franks and Deputy
Marshal Robinson proceeded from Wheat
land 10 Nicolaus about 2 4. NJ. yesterday to
make the arrests, and took into custody
Daniel McCarty David Redfield, Frank
Valley, Charles, Edward and Alfred Yves
sing, - McEIroy, L. Stopper, Eli
oft, Matthew Mistchler. Thomas Baldwin.
George Scott, William Hayes, Charles En-
gasser, Michael Wagner, Bud Wilson,
Thomas Thornton and Richard Hooser
They are men of all classes merchants,
saloon keepers, farmers, etc. The Mar
shall met without opposition in making
the arrests, all Of his prisoners expressing
to accompany him to Sacra-
mento without making trouble He brought
them here in road vehicles, arriving about
o'clock last night. After getting supper at
a restaurant, the party were taken to the
Hotel, and made as comfortable
as possible for the night in one large room.
After his arrival last evening Marshal
Franks arrested II. Messing, who was here
as delegate TO the Anti Chinese C'onven-
lion, and he was added to the number in
custody. To-day they will have an ex-
animation before Commissioner Bugbey.
Armstrong IL Hinkson will represent the
government. and the prisoners thought
last evening that A. l.. Hart would be their
counsel.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13
Not Opposed to sscran,ento.

During the past two or three days there
has been for some reason much talk upon
the subject of the location of the coming
Republican State Convention. From some
cause many who seem anxious to have the
convention held in Sacramento have gained
the impression that Marcus D. Boruck.
editor of the Spirit Of he Times. and Mr.
Plxley. editor Of the -4yqonam, who were
attending the Anti-Chinese Convention.
were strongly opposed to having the State
Republican Convention meet here. and
would seek To defeat such location through
their journals. 1t was even stated that
they were engaging. while in the
city, in work of opposition to
such arrangement. Mr.. Pixley was
asked yesterday by a RECORD UNION
representative concerning the matter. when
ne replied that there was no truth what
ever in the statement; that be had not
given any such expression of views. but
on the contrary, that he regarded Sacra-
mento as the proper place for the Conven-
ton TO be held Mr.. Boruck returned to
San Francisco on Thursday, and hence
could not be interviewed upon the subject !;
out from the fact that he has ALWAYS stood
IN Tor Sacramento and been lis friend
personally and through this journal it NAV
be safely concluded that there is no ground
for statements of opposition from him at
the present time
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13

Boots and shoes-OBrien's
Weinstock d Lubin.
Red House-Ladies' underwear.
Wanted-A young girl.
A first-class cook.
Wanted--A person WITH coin.
Confirmation notice.
Notice to ereditors-Gloyer estate.
Dissolution of copartnership.
Lost-A gray mare.
Greenhouse plants for sale.
Cure for the deaf.
Coupons-Notice.
Carpets for sale.
Land for sale-E. X. Alsip & Co
Lands wanted to sell.
/. l.. Lewis d Co.-Price list
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I'm Route for the citrus Fair.

There came up from the lower country
yesterday morning three cars loaded with
oranges for the Citrus Fair TO be held at
Chicago in few days, the cars being gaily
decorated With flags aud banners. palm
leaves and orange boughs, the lettering on
the banners stating that two OF the cars
were loaded with fruit from the Santa Ana
valley, while the cargo of the other fruit
and wine) was from Anaheim. Six car
loa Us more came to the city for the same
destination in the afternoon. and they all
left for the East, together with nine cars of
raisins and honey, by special train at 3
p
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Weather ProbabiIitles

san FRANCISCO. March 12th-Indications for
the next 81 hours: For California, generally
portion, where probably some cloudiness and
local rains VIII prevail.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13

Go TO CoopER's Music Store for the fol-
lowing Pianos: Behr Bro, Mathushek,
Decker, Wheelock, Emmerson, Vose,
Fisher, Weber, Steck, Knabe. For Or
gans; The Chase, Palace, Mason & Ham
lin, Earhoff Also, the latest Sheet Music.
Coopers Music Store, Seventh and J sts.s
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13

CoLoRs FLyING.--At time when iinan-
ciai institutions became impaired in credit
some years ago, the Pacific Bank was one
among the very few that weathered the
storm with colors flying andall sails set. We
are always glad to note the success and
continued prosperity of the Old Pioneer
Bank. at the corner of Pine and Sansome
streets.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13

Our picture to-day is expressly for the delight of
the little ones. So shall be our Clothing talk
Were there ever suits more to boys liking than
those Checked Norfolks with belts Splendid suits too
to stand wear and tear SIS 50 for any size from to II
years Suits for very best, of blue pique, with black
silk military braidings $1o Brown Corduroy Suits,
with straps and bronze buckle, ST.
hose 81 Satlnet Blouse Suits still in big de-
mand for common everyday wear
Plenty of things of equal interest for half and full
grown boys.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13

HABEAs CORPUS FOR ]. II. HARLaN.-A
writ of habeas corpus in the case of ]. II.
Harlan, who shot and killed E. L. Craft in
Woodland on the 7th ult., was issued by
Acting Chief Justice Mckee of the Supreme
Court Thursday, on the petition of Har-
Ian attorney. The writ is returnable be-
lore Judge Mcfarland of the Superior
Court of this county Oh THURSDAY. the
18th, at 9 A. II. The petition urres that
Harlan's confinement in Jail is greatly in
furious to his health and that the case
cannot be reached for trial before some
time in May.
a Coon LOCATION FOR Ir-When the
old Pavilion was erected there was placed
IN 1t beautiful marble fountain, with fine
statuary, costing s., 200. When the Super
yisors few years ago Sold the building to
b. x. Croker they reserved the fountain,
ana removed il TO the county Jail ward
where II now remains. 1t has been deter
mined, however, to again put II in service,
ana fine location has been marked ont
for it in the grass plat between the Court
house and Hall of Records. Yesterday the
work OF preparing the site was commenced.
MAeIc LANTERN EXHIBITION. = The
. Westminster Cleaners missionary
society of young girls connected with the
Sabbath-school Of Westminster Presbyte-
ran Church. gave pleasant entertainment
last evening. A large number of magic
lantern views were shown, including
scenes in foreign lands and humorous pict-
ures. A large audience was present, mostly
young people, and after the programme re-
ireshments were served, and all had a good
time generally.
REPRESENTATIVES, ELECTED Sacramento
Parlor, No. 3, n. S. G. w. elected at its
regular meeting last evening the following
representatives to the Grand Parlor. which
viii convene at Woodland on the 18th of
April George H. Clark, Herbert w. Tay-
Tor and Frank d. Ryan. Alternates-
George +. Parker. George d. Irvine. George
E. Kuchler, Jr.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13

LADIES, don't fail to see our fine line Of
muslin underwear in to-dsy's sale. Che.
misses, drawers, nightgowns and skirts in
to7day's sale. Red House.
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To-Day our sale of odd ends and rem
nants. Great bargains win be given. Red
House
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TRANSPARENT soap, slightly soiIed by wa
ter cent per ball. to-day. Red House
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d. D. D." viii cure bikousness. indiges
ton and dyspepsia at once at ]. Hahn & Co
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-13

SPLESDID for fiannels and fine underwear,
:. Magic" Bleaching Soap; new invention
four cakes, % cents.
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SIcK-HEADAcHE and costiveness relieved
at once by . d. ID. D." at j. Hahn & Co.