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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-07
A TAX on puRIALs

As the cemeteries properly are exempt
from taxes, so the authorities resolved tc
tax burials by charging a dollar apiece for
burial permits. Men were stationed at the
entrance of every cemetery with burial
permits made out in blank, with orders to
collect a dollar from every funeral The
scheme raised an awful row among the
undertakers, but worked well for the town.
THEY WANT MONOPOLY
Another corporation will soon make ap-
plication to the Board of Supervisors for
more land. The corporation, if successful,
will name the new ground the German
Methodist Episcopal Cemetery. The tax
payers Of the town are up in arms.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-07
THOEBE.
THE MECHANIC WHO CLAIMS CAR
LISLE'S SEAT.
He Asserts His Ability to Prove thai
Carlisle was Counted
In by Fraud.

IsrEc1AL DISPATCHES TO THE EKcoRD-usIoN. !
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-07
THE CARLIsLE MEN coNFIpEN,

to an agreement upon the propositions
submitted by Thoebe's counsel, the COM
mittee adjourned until tomorrow
, 1888-03-22
The Proclamation.

BERLIN, March l0--Thc royal message
was read before the Prussian ministers and
landtag in united session to-day, and was
countersigned by all ministers. 1t says
1--WE, Frederick, by the grace OF God, king
of Prussia, hereby proclaim and make
known that having pleased God, after the
demise of Emperor and King william, our
much beloved father, to call us to the
throne OF our ancestors, we herewith send
To landstag our greeting. The sentiments
and purposes with which we enter upon
our government and principles on which
We would exercise our royal Office have
been proclaimed by MS to our faithful peo-
pie. Walking in the paths OF our glorious
father, we shall know no other ain than
striving for the happiness and welfare of
the Fatherland by conscicntionsly obsery-
ing the constitution fully. safeguarding all
the prerogatives of the crown anS royalty
cooperating with national bodies represent
ing kings. With Gods help hoping to ob.
tain this object, which il the happiness and
welfare of the country.
The condition Of his health prevents hin,
from taking the oath verbally. Desiring
to declare without delay his position re,
garding constitutional laws, although this
could admit of no doubt, he
now undertakes to adhere to the constitu-
ton firmly and invariably, and to rule in
conformity with the laws.
The sitting was investigated with un-
usual interest and the galleries overllowed
with visitors. As soon as the members
had assembled, Prince bismarck, accom-
panied by all the ministers OF state. entered
the hall and read the message. When the
chancellor had ceased reading, Duke Won
Ratibar, president of the upper house, said
that il was not within his province to say
how each house would reply to the mes.
sage. He would simply ask the semblage
to mark the faithful attachment and dcyo.
ton of the king, and unite IN the cry Of,
Long Live King Frederick" The cheer
wa, repeated and the diet forthwith adj
journed.
, 1888-03-22
Reported Adversely

WAsHINGruN, March io.--The bill intro
duced by Frye to apply the laws OF several
states relating to distilled and iermented
liquors. to such liquors, when they have
been imported ns well ss when manuiac-
tured in the United States, was reported
adversely by Senator George to-day FROM
the committee on judiciary. A minority
report was also presented after II long dis
cussiou. The majority cane to the follow
ing conclusion: II should not he over
looked that the province of state control
over what concerns police regulations Of
doniestic health, peace aud general good
orde. and well being within each state Is
under the constitution "a secure against in
trusion from federal authority, as the regu-
lation OF foreign coHliuerce by the general
government il from encroachIuent upon
that by state authority. In the opinion of
the committee il is best to leave the yue--
ton, as it now il II judicial one, in thG
highest interest of the federal regulations
OF commerce and OF the state control of its
authority.
The minority report, signed by Senators
Wilson. Ingalls, and Edmuuds, says it
would seem that the legislature and judi
cial departments ot the government concur
in the answer that the character OF the leg
islation presented 10y this bin is Within the
constitutions power of congress. 1t does
not violate the injunction of the constitti-
ton That ull duties on imports and ex-
cises shall be uniform throughout the
United ) ates.' An importer of ardent
spirits or ui any other articles of foreign
production under the constitution than Is
u dealcr0n like articles of domestic. manu-
factur,. The one pays an internal revenue
tax. the other pays tax levied by the Gus.
tom house, and what congress may consti-
tntionallv says about one it may repeal as
To the other,
, 1888-03-22
Robbed and Murdered

PHuSix, \. r., March ~. lnfOrmati ON
l,as been received here that Cyrus Gribbel,
superintendent of the Vulture mine, and u
man uamed Johnson, were robbed and
killed at Niger Falls, thirty miles from
this place with q bar Of bullion valued al
81 600. The bodies were found by some
Indian women who reported the fact, and
posse was organized and started for the
scene at once. The route in considered II
dangerous one and Wells Fargo n Co.
abandoned their Office at Vulture several
years ago after having been robbed Of 81, 0OG
worth Of bullion ut the same spot. IL is
STATED that rewards will be offered by the
county and territory Tor Tue arrest Of the
robbers.
, 1888-03-22
Grants A'ssistaIe.

New YORK Msroh aO.--The e'un will to.
morrow publish General Adam lSadeau's
version of the controversy which has
arisen between himself and Grants family
in regard to the claim which badoa'l
makes for compensation for services to
General Grant In preparation OF his Per
sonal Memoirs" The statement Is ad-
dressed to the American public, and mis-
several columns of the Sun. Badeau de-
feuds his position aud is severe in his
structures on the course pursued by Colonel
Fred Grant in the matter. He tells how
much time and labor he gave TO- the work
and how his own book on which ho had
spent sixteen years was injured by the
success of that of General Grant, which he
was also put to many pains to make per.
feet. ~ did not write the original matter,
said he, "and In that sense did not compose
the book. The thoughts were the General y
and in most cases, original ia drift OF
language but | suggested much. ! dis
cussed his statements and the advisability
OF his expressions of opinion and changed
the one or modified the other, broke up
sentences aud softened or heightened the
effect. | corrected grammar, and all with
the knowledge and sanction of Gen. Grant.
| always sought to preserve his simplicity
ard directness, and even ruggedncss of
language. Never to betruy my own share
in the work He had no idea whatever, OF
building mp u chapter, or book, or OF
treating n ,beme SO as to Lead up To point
or to make II complete picture of argu-
ments. But the book could not have been
made what il is without me. There was no
one else who had both my peculiar know.
ledge OF the theme and literary quality.
There was no one else whom he would
have allowed to do what ! did But he
knew how | loved him, and how devoted /
was to his fame, and he trusted all to me.
| would not have told what am writing
now if il had not been extorted from me by
imputations referred to by his sou.
Badeau claims that the letter of dismissal
was in the handwriting of Fred Grant, with
the exception OF thessignature.
, 1888-03-22
Changed Hands.

Yesterday an arrangement was con-
summated by which the oat meal mill
is leased for II term OF years to J. w
Olney, the well known grocer, and w.
q. Wadhams. the popular book keeper
OF the Echo mill.
MIR. Olney is known to be an upright
and thorough business man, while the
other member Of the firm is one of the
rising young men of the city. Tney
will make II strong team and are
bound TO extend the fame Of Spokane
oat meal. 1t is their intention to
keep the mill running constantly, and
to do a larger business than has yet
been attempted. The industry will
prove u valuable one TO the city, aud
the venture ought to be !, great sue
cess. Mr.. Olney has decided Ia give
up his grocery business in order TO de
vote his whole attention to the mill.
The best wishes OF the REVIEW are ex.
tended to the new firm.
Mr.. Havermalc, the former propri-
etor Of the business, expects to start
soon for California .
, 1888-03-22
POLICE NEWS.

Early yesterday morning drunken indi-
vidual gave vent to his cXubcrant feelings
by putting his list through the window
of the Great Eastern store, He was ar
rested.
A night or two ago, Chinatown was
thrown into CONJUNCTION by the appearance
of drunkcd "Molicau' man. ariued with u
huge knife WHO tierccly proclaimed his in
tention OF clearing out every Celestial in
the city. The Chinameu lied for their lives
and soon were collected in the streets, jab-
herring eSctedly. Meanwhile CHIEF OF Po-
lice Warren had been informed of the
trouble, and promptly took the blood
thirsty individual in custody,
, 1888-03-22
SEATTLE NJ EWS.



SEATTLE. March 2O.--Ai ibert trcidric,s.
the German who shot and killed his friend,
A. Schcrbing. in this city last spring, and
was to have been hung on the 29th of this
month 10y order of the district court, will
have a rc.hearins before the territorial SUI
prene court.
By law passed Ut the last legislature
aid Is to he given To- the territorial militia
in the sum of 500 for each company.
There is consequently q revival ofinterest in
military matters throughout the territory
The three companies i'm this city ara recciv-
ing many new recruits, and interest in the
militia is not likely 10 die out The First
Regiment Armory association has just been
incorporated, the main purpose of which is
TO erect here the largest arinory and drill.
ing hall in tile northwest. The cost will he
about $1,000. and work will be began at
once.
, 1888-03-22
Pleasant Entertainments.

The members of the Y. NJ. q. A. and
their friends held very pleasant enter
tanrnent last evening In the rooms over
tho postotiice. Reports We're read from the
committees ON religious work, rooms and
library, and membership. A male quar-
tette. consisting of Professors Bernreuter
Turner, Reeves, and Secretary Tanner, rem
dered some selections in excellent style.
Games and light refreshments followed
antiy and quickly away. Dr. Powell also
gave sn exhibition with microscope.
, 1888-03-22
Bravery Rewarded d.

Probably one Of the proudest men in
the city yesterday was Mr.. ID. T..
Latin, who by his bravery fdiled the
robbers who wer. making of with u
chest of jewelry belonging to Mr..
Eisenbach. And he had good reason
to be proud, for he was sporting, as u
mark of Mr.. Eisenbach's appreciation,
a beautiful gold watch, valued ut $3.50 /;
while Wetzel Il Dodson. his employ
ers, testified their gratitude for his
faithfulness by fitting out the watch
with the handsomest gold chain in
their store. One of the outlets, which
must have whizzed uncOmfortably
close to the bold marauders, WAS also
found and attached to the chain AZ IA
charm. This is n very appropriate
way in which TO reward the young
man and will prevent his recollections
Of the episode from being entirely OF AN
unpleasant character.
, 1888-03-22
AUSTRIA.
llIssINN NOMAfENTs.

vienna, March 2O.-The Trcmbenblatt
and Prcsse describe the comments of the
Russian press ON the Emperor Fredcrick'S
proclamation. ~ highly colored These
journals, they say, imagine that there cx-
lists Il deep dissidence between Em pcror
Frederick and Prince Bismarck and that
the dissolution of tue Austro- a. erman aIli-
ance is isimminent and they treat the recent
dispatches from the chancellor as private
and uninporLant. The correspondence of
Russian Journals say that the Vienna pa
pers must have some interest to encourage
themselves with this naive self-deccption
whereof events will soon show the it.
tiliiy.
, 1888-03-22
From Wsdnesday'sDaily.

From wednesday 'sDaily.
Work on the horse car line IN going ahead
slSi%day aIsSdy s 6n work of laying the % rails has
The Spokane City Guards are rehearsing
drama, which they expect to render in pub
lie in two or three weeks.
There will be divine service with lecture
in All Saints church this evening at 1880
o'clock. All are cordially invited.
A dispatch has been received from Pitts.
field, stating that the first motor for che line
in this city will bc ready for shipment on
April LIST.
Mrs. Kramer, the woman who attempted
to commit suicide by cutting her throat on
Monday morning, was taken 10 the insane
asylum the SAME night.
Postmaster Peel has received dispatch
from Washington TO the effect that instruct
ions will be forwarded to him at once. He
IL anxiously awaiting their arrival.
The colored orator who was to lecture in
this city under the auspices of the Y. NJ. q.
A., has been Obliged to cancel his engage
uent on account OF illness.
The police have the pleasant anticipation
Of soon being called upon To do duty as
COW herdcrs, III accordance with the pro-
visions of the ordinance to restrict stock
from wandering at large.
The political caudrou ~ beginning to
bubble and by the end Of the week will be
boiling ficrcely. The contests likely to be
close and exciting, aud every voter should
begin to- post himself on the qualifications
Of the candidates in the field.
Another communication has beeu re-
ceived from the Fort Sherman bows, urg-
ing the matter pf "A game OF ioot-ball. 1t
played at the fort they promise To do every
thing in their power to entertain the visit
ing team aud make their stay enjoyable.
Company q is arranging To give Il hop in
| the armory on the evening of April 18th,
which will he the third o the series given
by this military Organization. The re-
ceipts of the ball are to be devoted u pur-
chasing uniforms Cor the military band,
and the object is such that it should receive
the encouragement of all our citizens ln-
vtatiuns will be issued Us usual:
| We are in receipt OF shipment of fine
| phaetons. surries, carts, buggie-, track
sulkieS and spring WAGONS The neatcst and
ta>tiest line ever brought t" the city. It
| you want to buy something nobby aud
| tirst-class, come and see Us tor we have got
1t, and don't you forget it, Staver "
| Walker. 3.lS6t
, 1888-03-22
Severe storm.

LoNDoN, March ia heavy blizzard Is
raging in the southeast of England. The
storm is slight in London. The storms in
France and Germany continue. In Spain
the storm is very heavy, especially in the
north. In the south ot Spain the floods
are doing enormous damages,
The rising of the Tiber, resulting from
the recent fail of SNOW, had Hooded the
lower quarters Of Rome. Floods are re-.
ported in Russia, caused ny the melting of
the snow. The enIperor ot ustria gives
5000 horins to the sufferers FROM the floods
in Galicia.
, 1888-03-22
Herald's Comment.

New YoBK March 20.-The Herald
speaking oi General Badeaus statement cd.
itorallr, speaks OF il ~ follows: General
Badcau AYERS that General Grant, drugged,
discussed. On the verge of the grave, signed
letter writteh in an improper spirit by ms
son, Colonel Craft. which, had no been IN
his right mind, he would not have signed;
This letter, however, exists in General
Grants handwriting, written in pencil, as
was all at General Grants literary work IN
those days oI bodily effort and torture ana
copied 10y his son tor convenience. ms
fact, General liadeau, oi course, knows per
tcctlY Mnll."
, 1888-03-22
Attempted Suicide.

NEW yoRK, March 20.--A handsome, ex-
pensiveiy attired young woman. about
twenty-six years old, jumped in the East
river this afternoon, and on being rescued,
was taken prisoner tn Bellevue hospital
At the hospital she gave her name ,s
she lived She told II nurse that she
was betrothed TO wealthy young man
in San Francisco and that after all the
wedding arrangements had been made. her
lover was found dead in his own room,
apparently killed by his own hand
, 1888-03-22
Bank Failure.

NEW ORLEANS, March 20 "A special 70
the Picayune says the excitement oyer
the failure OF the bank of Gsttman W;
is unabated. Everything belongingN ~
Gattnars, even their silverware, has ofen
attached. 1t is now believed that the ns-
bilities will reach $3OO,OOe 'he banh
vault was opened to-day aud fonnd TO con,
mntiIat,d .currencv Mever Gmttiasn Is
blamed for the failure. He is known W
have been heavy operator in cotton iu-
lures,
, 1888-03-22
Mrs. J. q. Kramer Tries TO Cut Her
Thcoat

About 8 O'Clock yesterday morning.
Constable Griffin was informed that ID
woman, living in the vicinity OF the
water tank, had attempted to comnit
suicide. He at once visited the house
and found that Mis-. j. Il, Kramer had
inflicted bud wound in her throat, in
a desperate attempt to end her life.
She was at once taken to the hOsiital-
where the wound was treated
A reporter interviewed Mr.. Rudcrs
dorf, q near ueighbor Of the unfortu
nate woman and from him learned
the following facts. Mrs. Kramer's
husband, a shoemaker by trade, has a
great iondncss for Intoxicating liquors
and in consequences has failed to pro.
vide his wife with even the necessaries
OF life, absonting himself from her the
greater part of the time. She has been
out of health for several months, and
during the last ten days has been con
fined to her bed, Mrs. Rudersdorf and
one of the other neighbors have been
running in occasionally to see that
the invalid was comfortable and pro-
vidcd with food, and of late noticed
that she was depressed and rather
ilighty.
On Sunday afternoon they discov.
cred that she had attempted To Kill
herself, by striking her head with the
blunt side OF an axe. In reply to the
inquiry as to what made her do it, she
said that she wantel To- knock the
crazy feeling out and had done it,
This incident naturally alarmed
Mrs. Rudorsdorf, who asked her hus-
band to sec the authorities in refer
ence tc taking Mrs. Kramer to the
hospital
On Sunday night the neighbors
dropped in several times but Mrs
Kramer appeared to be resting quietly
and their suspicious were allayed.
Yesterday morning when Mrs. Ruders-
dorf took over some breakfast, she
found the woman standing in front Of
IL looking glass in the very act OF cut
ting her throat with case knife.
She had already made cash, laying
bare the muscles OF the throat, and al.
most reaching the jugular vein. The
Snife was ut once taken from her and
the alarm given. Soon after, Griffin
arrived and the unfortunate was taken
to the hospital She was perfectly
conscious all the time and said that
she was sorry for what she had
done.
Yesterday afternoon the reporter
visited the hospital and attempted to
talk with the patient but she did not
appear to understand what was said.
Her acquaintances state that her
life has been very unhappy, her first
husband dying III IN insane asylum.
while Kramer has neglected and
abused her. Yesterday evening it
was reported that she had been ex-
amined, declared insane, and COM
mitment to the insane asvlum issued.
, 1888-03-22

DENVER, Colo, March 20.--En- Senator
Taber, owner OF the vultlre mine, near
Phoenix, Arizona, received Information
that his two messengers frotn the mine
robbed of $TOOO bullion. lie immediately
offered reward OF $1,000 for the arrest Of
the robbers and 5000 for the recovery Of
the baliiOu.
, 1888-03-22

DECATUR, Alabama, March 20.--Tbe on On
ginrers ON the l.. Il y. road at Decatur ~ ~
day refused to pull freight train, 70 wn,S mS
Burlington freight cur was attached. ~
car was taken out and turncd over to the
Memphis a. Charleston road, whose o''
gincer also refused TO move it.
, 1888-03-22
Breaks Down,

Sr. LOUIS, March ls.-Thc trial OF the
Bald knobber AT Ozark, was interrupted
yesterday by the breaking down Of John
Matthews, lie confessed to n liberal share
III the Edcns-Green transaction, but choked
aud told II story Which excuIpates Graves.
Matthews said he was led into the thing
and wanted to confess. The state refused
to receive an oaer to plead guilty ia the
.erOnd legrrC.
, 1888-03-22
Waking Up

. CRY OF MEXICO, March 1S.-RSeYt
parties visiting the Volcano PopocataIk
report increasing activity in the crMer
with clouds of smoke and sulphurous
fumes. Reports from Central America
show that several VOLCANOES are unnistaks
Bile in renewed activity.
, 1888-03-22

THERE is suspicious buzzing
around that indicates the near ap-
proach of y Gushing of opposing
forces mt tho polls. Let 'em clash. and
may the longest pole knock the per.
simmons.
, 1888-03-22
RUSSIA,
SfW LAW.

81. fsrhssBUEG. March 20.--A new law
DEGREES that anyone circulating literary or
scientific works without sanction of the
press censor, viii he liable to years i'm
prisonment
, 1888-03-22
LOCAL JOTTiNCS.
ITALY.

MARittA0g ARRANGED.
MILAN, March 2O.--The Iombardi OF N
city says that q marriage has been arran' ~
between the h1ince of Naples and friffSss
Sophie. daughter of the Germa enycror.
, 1888-03-22
Bin Fire.

PAwrrCs ut, March ls.--rhe main buid.
ing of the Greer dying and finishing works
in this city, was destroyed Ivy fire tnis
aitcrhUon. Loss 500 900
, 1888-03-22

Wanted at the employment Office of
Bunce Il Wilson on the corner of Sprague
and Post street, lady cooks and house
keepers
, 1888-03-22
Selling Decorations.

PARIS, March 20.--Cien. Catfarel ana
Limoiisin were sentenced to-day Tor ce., %.',
picity in the sale of decorations IN uvn
crai Cattarels case cxtenuating ciu1m ciin,
stances were found and the court onIy III
posed tine Of 800 francs. l.imonsln ""'
senseuced to six months imprisonn19p"
, 1888-03-22

Ladies and Misses French toe siie q y. - -
per pair at tho Boston stors.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-25
The Kaiser,s Mysterious PhiIter.

There is current among the peasants of
Bavaria a legend that the long life of Kaiser
Wilhelm was due to mysterious philter of
which his imperial majesty alone possessed
the secret How the emperor obtained the
magic beverage is not known. 1t was said
to be kind of spirit which, If it did not give
him Immortality, would enable him 10 live
many years more, and supply MIN with
sufficient bodily and mental power to retain
the government of his vast empire in his
own hands.
The legend furthermore states that the
German sovereign condescended to make a
present of few drops of the charmed liquid
to Marshal Moltke and Prince Bismarck
hence also their respectable. age; but strange
to say, he declined to give any of it TO the
crown prince, because he feared his heir
would make use of his health, restored by
the philter, to force him to abdicate. Several
crowned heads have, it appears, applied to
the emperor for his wonderful secret, but
in vain. The car, in particular, prayed for
some Of the spirit, and it was the refusal Of
the kaiser to oblige him which was the real
cause of the present conflict between Russia
aad Germany. New York Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-06-25
Popularity Of SensatIonalism

Sensational fiction writers of the better
class are having their day, and pretty big
day, too, it seems Not only are the daily
papers encouraging them, but also the liter
airy weeklies, and even the monthly maya
zines which assume high dignity. The fact
is recognized that Observation-Disclosures is to
say, stirring incident, adventure and excite
ment-is popular, and that it is popularity
which pays. The bear story and Indian tale
have invaded the columns of periodicals of
the high class devoted to young people, and
it is found that while these may not teach as
much morality as tame fictions about good
and bad little boys and girls, they meet
much greater public demand, and that is
what the publishers eye is riveted upon
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette