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The Clifton clarion., 1888-05-09
Primitive Printing in Far Cathay.

A correspondent of The North China Daily News, of Sha nghai, describes u printing establishment which he found in a village in the interior, about 150 miles from Shanghai. The printing was be- ing temporarily carried on in the village temple, and movable type only was used. In the large cen tral hall of the temple were placed about twenty ordinary square tables, on which the cases of type were spread out. At the time of the visit one man was engaged in setting up type, another was print ing. The former stood before 8 table, on which was what may be called the Chinese cease" 1t was a solid block of hard wood, about twenty-two inches long by fifteen inches broad, and perhaps three inches deep. The inside was hol- lowed out to depth of about 8 quarter of an inch, this depression being still further hollowed out into grooves about three-quarters of an inch deep. The block had twenty-nlne of these grooves, each filled to the depth of quarter of an inch with ordinary stiff clay.
 With his copy before him, armed with a small pair of iron pincers. the compositor began his work; character after character was transferred from the case and firmly pressed into the clay. When the "form" was complete a flat board was placed on the top and the characters pressed per fectly even and level with the sur face of the wooden block, the edge of which vas cut to form the bor- der generally found round every Chinese page. The printer now received the form and carefully brushed the ink over his type. Taking a sheet of paper, he pressed it down all over the form SO that it might be brought into contact with every character. He then removed the sheet and ex- amined each character, carefully adjusting those which were not
The Clifton clarion., 1888-05-09
Assays.

In the transfer of mining prop
 critics to the capitalists in the east
 the assay certificate has played a prominent part. Not only have
 attractive specimens of ore from
 different portions and levels of the
 mine been advantageously dis played, but as convincing proof
 of real value the assayer's certif-
 cate has also been largely depend
 ed upon. In addition to this the
 advantages and values of ores in
 adjoining properties have been made to do their full duty in con- frming the predictions made as to the future value of the bonanza,
 which, for some unexplaipable reason under the circumstances. the fortunate possessor, in a spirit of unparalleled generosity, is will ing to share with his less fortunate friends, for valuable considers tion. There is no doubt of the real value of careful and repeated assays of ores to give an approxi- mate value and determine methods of treatment in working mines, and they may, to certain extent, be valuable in estimating the probable results in prospects CT newly opened properties, but as practical writer has aptly stated, the real value and probable divi- dends of mining property may be much more clearly and definite ly estimated from reliable assay of the character and business ability of the stock holders and managers of the company.
 The history of every mining camp very clearly illustrates this point, which, for some reason, has been so completely overlooked There are shown in these localities many properties, which, under inefficient and inexperienced man. sgement, have resulted in con- stant losses which have aggregat- ed immense sums, but, after per haps years of abandonment, new parties have taken possession, demonstrated not only the value of the property in question, but also the locality, and reaped an abundant reward from the results of their labors and investment.
 Elsewhere in the business world the success or failure in any line | of enterprise may be largely meas ured and determined by the char acter, energy and ability of the management. The same princi- pie is true and holds good in min ing, which must be recognized simply and absolutely as busi- ness before its many advantages can be made known and demoE- strated.
 While giving careful considera- tion to the evidence of ore value, width of vein, location and other facilities, the investors in the stock of mining companies should give more attention and devote more time to careful analysis of the strength, experience and business capacity of those upon whom the prosecution, operation and busi- ness management will depend.- Chicago Mining Review.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-05-09

quite straight with the p,ncers, and apparently never touching the type with his fingers. After suf- ficient copies had been struck off the type was distributed, each character being returned to its particular box. The writer was told that the art of printing in this way had been handed down in the same family since the Sung dynasty, more than 600 years ago. No strangers were ever taught, apprentices being always taken from the same clan.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-05-09
Governors Proclamation. $ B co REWAR
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. To ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS
 MAY COME, GREETINGS:
 WHEREAS, I am informed that Cyrus Gribble, the Superintendent of the Vulture mine, and his guards, John Johnson and Charles Doolittle, were brutally murdered by some un- known person or persons, about eigh- teen miles from Vulture, and near Nigger Wells, Maricopa county, Arizona, on the night of the 18th inst, while en route to Phenix, Now, therefore, I, c. Meyer Zulick, Governor of the Territory of Arizona, by virture of authority in me vested, do hereby offer and proclaim re- ward of five hundred dollars $500 for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons committing said murder.
 In witness whereof have set my
 hand and caused the great SEAL seal of the Territory to
 be affixed hereto.
 Done at Prescott, the Capital, this Fist day of March, A. D. 1888.
 c. MEYER ZULICK. By the Gcy ernor:
 VIM. c. FOSTER,
 Acting Secretary of the Territory.
The Clifton clarion., 1888-05-09

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 Le Richau's Golden Sp,nfss, In- 1ecttnn, for severe cases of Gonorrhca, InfiHmm"to-y Clect. Stricturss,&e. Price S1 !U per Bottle.
 Le Richnu's Gol,sen Ointment for the eff et.ve healing of syphiiirie Sors<, and eruptons. Price Sl 60 DIT Rex. Le Iichau's Go!taee, Pil s--Nerva and Bran treatment; loss O physical pou. CT, excess or over-wors. rostration, eto Price S3 co DOT Box.
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Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29
THE INTERNAL REVENUE.

The report of the Commissioner OF In
ternal Revenue for the fiscal year, 1sST-SS,
shows that the tax collected upon spirits,
tobacco and fermented liquors amounted
to Sl23, ,292, SIC AZ. Now this tax is in
the nature of a discriminating duty in
favor of some States and against others. 1t
is, therefore. practically an impost upon
commerce between States, and while not
strictly within the legal inhibition, it
operates to that end and is an interstate
tariff, which is forbidden by the law and
the spirit of our institutions. In other
words, the Government collects duty
upon the consumers in one State of the
products of another State. The benefici-
aries are the Government primarily and
the producers next, while the consumer
ioots the bill. This is not Just. But, be-
sides, why should we any longer continue
a taxsthat grew out of necessity that no
longer exists and that aHgments treas
ury that needs no reimbursement 1t is
not any longer seriously contended that
the tax upon spirits affects the question of
drunkenness; it is not and never was a
temperance measure. nor was it crea.ed
with any such idea in view. The coliec-
ion of the lax re ,essitatss the employment
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29

of three thousand five hundred Federal
employees who could be dispensed with 10
the decided gain of the country, for that
much of disturbing influence in politics
ment does not need the money collected by
these officers, but upon spirits tax may
well be collected by States and municipali-
ties in the restriction and regulation of
the traffic By this. means the temper
ance objection TO abandonment of the
internal revenue tax is answered beyond
possibility of response. Indeed, vastly
greater sum would be collected for States
and municipalities by local tax regulation
and restriction than is secured by the Fed
eral Government from the Federal levy,
and at the same time communities would
be immensely benefited by the moral and
economical results to flow from restriction
of the traffic, and the elimination of its
worst elements and representatives, to say
nothing of improved treasures and les
sened taxation. But the internal revenue
laws stand across the path of such pro-
gressive measures to-day; not as legal bar
riers, it is true, but in the sentiment that
while the Federal tax is levied, it is not
Just to pile on regulatiye license taxation.
Every consideration, therefore, in the in
terest Of society and the economy of the
people bids for the abandonment of the
internal revenue taxes referred to.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29
MAMMOTH FIG TREES.
A Florida Wonder Specimen Described
1t Is Eciipsed by California.

a LAoff0e fuhncf Specimen DfttrlDeu-
1t Is Eciipsed by CaIifornia.
The following communication has come
to hand and is not only self-explanatory,
but of interest in the line of wonderful tree
growth
RocKLIN, November "a. 1883.
EDS. RECORD UNION: In your Issue of
November 7th you published the following
,rem under the heading Of "A Wonderful
Fig Tree >:
One of the natural curiosities of Tallahassee.
and at the same time a standing illustration oil
the wonderful pr1drctiyeness of the soil of the
Tallahassee country. says the FSoridiaa. is an
immense purple ng tree in the yard OF w
Clark, at his residence on Duvas street It is y
feet in hight aud mas spread OF Ss leet. Their
branches from The root, one trunk growing tc-
ward the north. the other south. The north
branch measures six feet from the ground 81
inches in circumference. three feet fIom the
ground. IS inches. SIX inches fco.n the ground
As inches. The south branch measures five feet
from the ground. 81 inches in circumference:
three fees from the ground, 36 inches: six inches
from the ground, 45 inches IL sheds its leaves
three times a year. begins ripening fruit about
the 10th of July and continues To bear fruit until
trost. The fruit is very large, OF a dark purple
color, almost black, and OF delightful flavor.
Now have fig tree ON my fruit ranch
at Horseshoe Bar, on the American river.
which far exceeds the one above described
as 10 slZe- Stc- Mine IS OF the crimson
purple variety. It is forty feet in hight
and has spread of ffty-seven feet. Three
from the ground il measures ten feet in
circumference. Its west branch, six ieet
from the ground, has diameter of four
,eet. The south branch has diameter of
four feet five inches at night of five feet
from the ground The tree is an immense
bearer and sheds its leaves bat once yesr
Ithipk We can keep up with Florida in
ffuis and productions Respectfully yours,
j. 1. CRocKER.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

NJ. E. Hornlein and wife are at the Bay.
". n. Hart, OF the San Francisco Examiner, is
in the city.
Miss Eva and Joe Huntoon have returned from
a visit TO Nevada county.
Miss Molie Kipg has returned from seven
weeks visit 10 Butte county.
Mrs. G. NJ. Fitzgerald and children, of George
town. will spend the winter in Los Angeles.
C. B. Brown and wife, of Ander on, came
down yesterday to remain over Thanksgiving.
Thomas J. Clune came up from the Bay yes
terday morning and returned in the afternoon.
John Tbomann. of Howell Mountain Vine
yard near st. Helena. was in the city yesterday.
C. ", Fitzgerald passed through the city yes
teIdsy, en- route irom Los angeles TO his home
AT Georgetown
Colonel Clowry, of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, was in the city yesterday, en-
rouie TO Ashland in his specisl ear kletlric
Congressman Joseph McKcnna passed through
the city yesterday. en- route 10 Washington. He
was met at tae depot by large number of
friends
Mis- Jennie Lindley. who is at present in Boz
ton. will leave there shortly for Washington,
where she viii be the guest OF Congressman
Thompson and family.
W. H. Campbell. Under Sheriff Of sutter
county, and Mrs. Ida V. Pierson, daughter OF
SneriG Harkey, were married at her parents
residence in Yuoa City Tuesday morning, by the
Rev l. h. Anderson. The newiy-inarrisd couple
left on q visit 10 San Francisco.
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel Yesterday: J. J..
Baker, Woodland; w. z Francis Doniphan,
Neb; T Holsinger. Folsom: II. jackson, Santa
Rosa; J. Sovereign and wife. Woodland Peter
IcGraw, Santa So<a; II. A. OstTon, Yuba: l.. B.
Adams. Yolo; sWm- Sims, Winters: l. Netter,
SAN Francisco: l. L. Joseph san Jose: L. II.
Myers, san Francisco.
Arrivals at the Golden Esg,e Hotel yesterday :
W. J. Kendrick, St. Louis: Vim. Tayris J.
Good man, Pililadeiphia; H. w Gordon, Roehes-
ter: A. D. Grant. New ork W. R. porden Ray
rnond: J. 7. Ward. Newark; C. p Watternouse,
Mexico: W. H n Sinallman. F. W. Marston, T..
W. Lake. W. II. Davis, Geo. VI Lederer. Geo. j.
Beklersheir. :. H Blumann, W. y. Hart, San
Francisco.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29
THANKSGIVING.

There is reason for the people to-day to
indulge, as to each shall seem best, in
thanksgiving. The State and nation have
prospered in the past year greatly. Neither
war nor financial distress have visited us.
Pestilence has stalked upon the highways
of one section of the land, but its threat
ened march over the greater portion of
the Union has been stayed. We have
passed safely through a political revolu-
ton without disturbance or loss of self-re-
spect; our commerce spreads in widening
reaches upon the seas of the globe; home
industries thrive and multiply; to the hus-
bandman's hand bountecus rewards have
been returned, and for the workers toll
compensation has been made. Califor-
mans have, perhaps, more reason to be
thankful than most of the people, for their
lines are indeed cast in pleasant places,
and their heritage is one of the fairest of
earth's favors. While Thanksgiving Day
will be observed by our brethren at the
t@e'os elhAiA0 tAiAlOot <lASl1S Will
blazing upon home hearths to mitigate the
severity of cold, and temper the frosty air,
we sit outside the door beneath balmy
skies, or gather about the board without
discomfor. though no backlogs burn in the
chimney mouth, or Goals glow behind the
CRATE. Budding shrubs and fruiting trees
springing grass and Towering plants, start
ing gram, soft atmosphere, genial sun,
combine to make our Thanksgiving even
more pleasant than the joyous days of
spring, and to Danish all thoughts of the
rigors of an icy-bearded winter. Let US
be sincerely thankful for the blessings we
enjoy by favor of climate of such equa-
bility, soil of such fertility, and condi-
tions that give 10 us the largest measure
of prosperity. These should content US
with our lot, and tend to uplift our hearts
in profoundest and reverertial acknowl-
edgment for the msnifold blessings we
,nioy
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29

THE new Hydraulic Mining Debris
Commission has entered upon its investiga-
tions. 1t has resolved to hear arguments
on both sides and for that purpose, pre-.
sumably, to sit in San Francisco. The
Commission wishes witnesses on both sides
to come before it. 1t would be we'll fol
the body to sit in Sacramento or in Marys
vile, and thus accommodate the witnesses
who live nearest to the central points.
There is no reason, whatever, for sessions
to be held in San Francisco. The Com.
mission should, and we assume that it will,
go upon the ground and not investigate at
arms length. In the meantime what step:
have been taken to present Sacramento
side of the case Who is to appear for the
river and the navigation interests? What
concern has anyone taken in this section
to have the case of the valley presented al
all
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29
CORNER OF NINTH AND STREETS, SACRAMENTO.
and C, Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Streets

and C, Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth streets;
gift.
Hattie E. Fallahay to George W. Kelly-Tract
on the Cosumnes river, south half of section 81,
township = north, range east; $50.
Amanda c. Harris to George o. Rufley-Lot /,
d and Z, Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets:
grant.
Orange Vale Colonization Comnany to l.. f.
Bassett-Tract No. 2s5 in Orange Vale Coloniza-
ton Company, containing 10 acres; 81 $50.
W. B. sherman aud r. s. Parker to Ira A.
Robie-East half of lot 3, X and :Y, Thirtieth
and Thirty first streets.
Frances G Myers to Mrs Louise Hahn-Iot s.
block 3 Highland Park tract.
N. M. Fay ct al to Edward Lyon-The un-
divided one third of that portion of section 80,
township north range east which lies east
OF the lower stockton road, containing 81 l. 10
acres s10
John Lockhart to Daniel Flint-Iot s. Four
Catharine Mcsrath to Eli Mayo North so feet
of lot 4, Q and p, Front and Second streets;
grant.
F. P. Lowell to Mary E. Lowell-west three
quarters of lot 3. F and &, Fifteenth and Six
teenth streets
v S. McClatchy to Walter c. Bates-Iot2. U
aud v, Twenty-sixth and 1wenty-seven,h
Merritt c. Pike to W s Kendall-one-half
interest Pike ranch on the American river.
L. s. Parker to II. NJ. Harrington-East half OF
lot 3, and X Thirtieth and Thirty first streets;
Ann Kimball to Eliza J. Derr-East 81 feet of
lot 4, o and P, Twenty-second and twenty third
streets: grant.
Montgomery Pike to W. S. Kendall-All his
right, title and interest in the Pike ranch on the
American river.
Frederick W. Biewener to Thomas Jones-Lot
3. and y, Twenty-iourth and Twenty-fiith
streets; 5000.
Oswald Fuchs to Eleonora Fuchs-Lots l. q 8
and 4. c and D, Eighth and Ninth streets; love
and affection.
Margaret Theiss to A. B. c. Nusb4um-North
20 feet oflot 5, and D. Ninth and Tenth streets;
$500.
V. s. McClatehy to l.. +. Bsssett-West half of
lot S, . and V, Twenty sixth and twenty
seventh streets; $3.50.
W. j. Sherman ct al. to John L. Woods Jr-
Lot l. and Y, Thirtieth and Thirty frs. streets;
$3.50.
half of south half of lot 4, 7 and Q, Fifth and
Sixth streets; $3.50.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29

THERE have been few records of gallant
behavior made superior or even equal tc
that of the Hull volunteer life-saving
crews in TIE present week. The courage
and devotion of these men, the hardships
they underwent, their herculean labors
and their terrible suferings, entitle them
to national praise and recognition. They
saved the crews of four vessels upon a
tempestuous coast, and at points separated
by many miles, neeessitating weary travel
and the dragging of life-boats over rough
ways in the face of terrible storm. They
literally took their lives in their hands,
and at times, in open boats in the midst OF
breaking seas, stood face to face with death
but they never faltered. 1t was heroism
of the noblest order, and ought to CON-
mand such recognition from the people as
will testify to our admiration of valor and
the courage that puts life at hazard to save
life.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29
PRINTING THE LAWS.

The San Diego EreRiag Sun proposes
that the Legislature shall adopt the plan
of having all the laws passed by it pub
lished in full in the leading pape-s in each
county. That form of scheme is not de-
fensible. 1t would entail enormous ex-
pense upon the State. There are ffty-two
counties and there are not less than 125
newspapers, the claim of which to be rec
ognized as "leading" in their communities
could be established. This would mean,
therefore, the publication of the volume of
session laws l25 times over at advertising
rates in each case. 1t would mean also
contention for the patronage and any
amount Of chicane at the expense of the
people. We have been at some trouble to
ascertain what it would have cost to print
the laws passed at the last session, as sug-
gested by the Sun. Assuming that our
measurement is correct, they would have
filled some twenty columns of twenty-four
inches in length in minion type, and they
should not be put in any smaller letter.
Altar average cost of $50 per column
low estimate-the expense would aggre-
gate $4,000. Now this is altogether too
much to pay for publication of the avs
We are disposed to favor giving greater
publicity to the laws as soon as passed.
Some of the States require them to be pub
lished, and find it to be wise to do so.
In California an amendment of single
word, or punctuation point in section
Of the code, requires the re-enactment of
the entire section no matter how lengthy,
and this makes any publication of our
laws more extended than in many of the
States. Now, while il IS desirable that all
the people should know Just what changes
remade in the codes and statutes and not be
driven to seek the knowledge of lawyers
or by procuring certified copies, we
think there are two very much less ex-
.pensive and more effective methods that
may be adopted than that proposed One
is to have the Reporter of the Supreme
Court prepare syllabus of every Act
passed and approved, for the purpose of
publication in every county in the State in
at least two reputable papers of consider
able circulation. By this means, not to
exceed eight columns of the length already
designated would be used, and the expense
therefore reduced to $4,000
The second plan we suggest is, that as
the State owns her own printing-office, and
as that office is required to print all Acts
for enrolment, and therefore has them in
type, to have the Superintendent of Pub
lie Printing strike off certified sheets of
these printed laws to be used as supple
ments to every established daily or weekly
newspaper in the State with circulation
in excess of 500 copies. The sheets thus
furnished should be distributed as supple
ments to the papers selected, for a spot sum
to be dependent upon the copies ordered
by each paper. 1t is probable that such a
plan of publication would not cost the
State to exceed $4,000. Either of these
plans would avoid heavy expense and the
latter would shut out all contention to OBJ
tain the right to print the laws.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-29

THE report is given semi-official import
ance that in October alone 750 Chinese
laborers were landed at Vancouver B. C.
OF course, seven-tenths, if not all of them,
were smuggled over the border into United
States territory. 1t is said that between
January l, 1887, and July l, 1888, only
147 Chinese arrived at Vancouver. The
udden increase for single month there
fore becomes significant. Congress is about
to assemble, and one of its first steps should
be to much increase the sum allowed to the
customs officials to guard the border from
this smuggling in of human contraband
goods. Congressman Morrow secured the
passage of bill setting aside $4,000 for
the purpose, but the sum is inadequate.
He urged Congress to make it larger but
the House refused. 1t may now possibly
be made to see the utter folly of passing a
restriction Act that closes the front door
but nuts no sufficient guard to prevent en-
try by the back door,