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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-10
SLOW PAY.
Congress Asked to Settle an Account of
Fifteen Years Standing.

Congress Asked to Settle an Account of
Fifteen Years Standing.
[Copygh, 1885, by a.e California issociated Press.
WASHINGTON, January 9th.-The Secre-
tary of the Treasury to-day transmitted to
the House estimates for terms of the claim
of Bishop & Co., bankers at Honolulu,
which has been before Cong,ess since 1873,
for S1lS,173 in gold coin with interest at s
per cent. from the date of making the draft.
The claim originated through a failure to
pay the draft on the State Department
drawn by ex-Consul Nation at Honolulu
and negotiated through the claimants, for
the relief of destitute seamen, the appro-
priation for that purpose having been ex-
hausted at the time the draft was presented.
Bishop 81 Co. negotiated the draft through
the Bank of California, that bank not
being apprised of the non-payment of the
draft in Washington, with interest on the
same.
A large whaling fleet was wrecked in the
Arctic, near Behring Straits, in 1872, and
the cyews were carried to Honolulu Mat
toon, who was Consul, gave them peces-
sary relief. A bill to refund the money to
Bishop & Co. passed the Senate in 1874 and
failed in the House. 1t was again revived
in 1886. and the Secretary of State, as well
as the Secretary of the Treasury, wrote
recommendation that it now be settled.
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AT THE BAY.
Dimmig Must Stand TriaI-Banks in Al
rica-A Pioneers Death

A'-AIs
DINING Must Stand TriaI-Banks in At
rica-A Pioneers Death.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 9th-This
morning John A. Dimmig was brought
from the County Jail into Judge Murphv's
Court to hear the decision of the Court in
regard to the motion of his attorneys to
dismiss the information against him for
the murder of Benhayon. Judge Murphy
said that he would give no reasons for de-
nying the motion to dismiss, as the defend
ant would have TO go to trial. He said =:
" John A. DINING, what is your plea,
dressed looked inquiringly at his counsel,
and receiving nod in reply, answered,
with broad SMILE Not guilty." He was
then taken back again to the County Jail.
DEFAULTER BANKS.
1t is stated that Charles w. Banks. the
defaulting cashier of Wells, Fargo & Co.,
has left the dusky beauties of Rarotonga,
and has sought the shade of African palms.
He is reported to have taken ship for Cape
Town, and may now be taking journey
due north for the purpose of discovery-of
a safe retreat in the heart of the Dark Con-
tinent.
PIONEER GONE.
Levi G. Markley died yesterday at his
residence in this city, being little over
threescore and ten years of age Deceased
was among the earlier pioneers, arriving in
this city in 1S49. From that time to the
present he has been identified with bust
ness or commercial pursuits. He was
known as a good man, correct in his deal
ings and universally esteemed 1t is said
that he built the first brick structure put
up on Montgomery street, now known as
the Parker House, near Washington street.
CHARGES OF ATTEMPTED BRIBERY.
In the White divorce case to-day wit
ness for the defense testified that White
brlbed witnesses to testify against Mrs.
White. One testified that an offer was
made to him to put Mrs. White out of the
way.
TACKLING THE MONSTER
The Supervisors passed to print, without
dissenting voice, resolution to suspend
the one-twelfth order, and to allow the
Health Department to draw money from
the general fund to pay for virus to vacci-
nate citizens, with a view to check the
smallpox epidemic.
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FOR THE INDIANS.
Money Wanted to Provide Irrigation for
Indian Lands in California.

ICopyight, 1885, by rie California 1ssociaecl Press.
WASHINGTON, January 9th. Speaker
Carlisle laid before the House this morn
ing several letters from the Secretary of the
Treasury containing estimates of various
items of appropriation desired at the pres
ent session of Congress. Among them is
letter containing estimates for the construc-
ton of irrigation bitches and fumes for the
Mission Indians. He inclosed letter from
the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and a
bill which proposes to appropriate $25. 900
for this purpose. The Mission Indian
lands comprise 100 762 acres, of which 500
acres are cultivated, or can be cultivated,
without irrigation. OF the 5000 Indians at
the agency, 500 are living upon old grants,
from which in the near future they will
probably be ousted. If these lands are not
irrigated and made capable of cultivation
now. other lands for their occupancy must
be bought
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who are paired. 1t is in contemplation,
since the resignation of Lamar. to proceed
with the cases of Villas and Dickinson.
without respect to that OF Lamar.
All the members of the committee hay
ing expressed themselves on the Lamar
case in committee, no doubt is entertained
that there will be minority report, with a
division upon party lines, the majority re-
port of course, being adverse.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-10
THE READING COMPANY.
Last Years Business of the Company Now
Affected by the Strike

PHILADELPHIA, January 9th.-1he first
annual meeting of the Philadelphia and
organization plan, was held this afternoon.
President Corbin personally read the annual
report, which showed the years earnings of
the railroad company for thetwelve months
ended November 80, 1887, to have been
81 1862 ,929, and the net earnings $40, ,981 ,57I
The gross earnings of the Coal and Iron
Company were SIS, 9,425, 1907, and the net
81, AS, 1872
Before the voting for officers began. VIM.
r. Lockwood called attention to the fact
that the President had said not word in
reference to the strike now in progress
among the conpany's employees. He
thereupon offered a resolution calling at
tentlon to the trouble among the employees.
and requesting George Childs to act as
arbitrator to bring about a settlement of
the differences between the company and
Its employees. The resolution, however.
was laid on the table The vote for officers
was then taken, and resulted in the election
OF Austin Corbin as President.
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OHIo'S GOVERNOR.
Governor Foraker, of Ohio, Inaucurated
His Address.

COLUMBUS, January 9th.-The weather
was propitiouS for the Inauguration of
Governor Foraker to-day. There was
larger crowd in attendance than at any
similar occasion since the inauguration Of
William Allen as Governor. The parade
Whlch took place Immediately after the
formal exercises, was composed of over
sixty companies OF military, and as many
more organizations in the form of political
clubs and civic societies All the import
ant towns in the State were represented.
The oath of office was administered IN
the Governor elect by Chief Justice Owens.
Ihe Governor was enthusiastically re-
celveo. His inaugural address gave an
outline OF the Inauguration of the first
governor OF Ohio, and contrasted it with
lne exercises OF to-day, drawing some very
strong lessons and setting forth the ad-
vance which has been made since the adop-
ton of the ordinance of 1877.
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An Ex-Confederate Naval Officer OH Our
Defenseless seaports.
lce2yigh,, 1885, byHe California 4ssociaed Pres,
Ngw YORK, January 9th.-R. F. Arm
strong. who was First Lieutenant of the
Confederate cruiser Alabama when she
was sunk by the Kearsarge, adds his voice
to others raised in favor of coast defenses
de says: The cruiser Atlanta is an ex-
ample OF the present navy. Imagine her
catchIng steamer of the British Navy re-
serve, which can steam nearly two, knots
TO her one. The American NAVY has moi n
single war vessel IN any way approaching
some OF the recently constructed fereion
shlps. In reality every British steamer
When comes TO our ports is man. OF war
IN the guIse OF a peaceful steamship. /
mean by this that inside of two months
any one OF these can be reftted for war at
very little cost of time or money, and oar
own SHIPS cannot compete with them in
speed or matter of defense.
URGENT NEEDS.
we need new line of ships, new guns
and a naval reserve. When shin can re-
man mile off shore and lombard citv
Iorts are OF little use. On the lakes the
united States Government is allowed by
treaty only one war-ship and that one is
olu olu ana useless: 1t is not generally known
that the Canadian Government has i'm
proved the Welland Canal so that vessels
drawing fifteen feet can now pass through
the locks, that the English Government has
IN portsmouth harbor ITO gunboats, which
IN the event OF war could be on the great
lakes inside OF fifteen days, and that to op-
pose this fleet we have one old shin and
practically no Notifications.
On the Pacific coast there are not so
many large cities, but England has a rail-
ROAD through ITS provinces so subsidized
that ti troops could go from the Atlantic to
the Pacific coast and there ioin the fleets
and do as they pleased along the Pacific
seaboard."
Armstrong thinks the Sealinski dynam-
lite gun a good thing in Its way, but need
ing improvement to be of practical use.
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Senator Evarts Bitterly Opposes the Con-
firmation of Lamar

WASHINGTON, January 9th.-The Senate
this morning the nomination of Lamar.
The time was chiefly consumed by Senator
Evarts, in opposition TO the confirmation.
be was ratner sharply questioned by the
Democratic Senators. and retorted in kind.
All the members of the committee were
present except Wilson of Iowa and Vest,
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Lively FRESNO.
A Bucolic Burg Overrun by Thieves and
Other Queer People.

obhcf queer ISOples
Copyright, 1885, by the Cali dfor1ria associated Press
FRESNO. January 9th.-Last night Isaac
Dean, a rancher, while coming into town.
mile west of this place was stopped by
two men. One showed a revolver in his
face, and the other went through him, tax
ing all his money.
Thieves entered Louis H. Thompson's s
drug store here last night, tapped the till
and got small amount of money
A large number of robberies have been
committed in this city of late. They seem
to have been the work of an organized
gang. The officers can get no clew.
Two or three days ago man and woman
arrived here from San Francisco and regis
tered as c. L. Hathaway and wife. He
represented himself as a real estate specu-
lator. The next morning he ran away
from his wife, leaving her penniless She
claims he is forger, embezzler and
general crook, and tells long story of her
wrongs. She got letter from him to-
night with money in it, and went to him.
The people think the whole thing put up
job, but can't see the object.
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LIKELY TO BE TRIED,
Merrow's Bribery Case VIII Not, Prob
ably, BE POstponed.


(Copyrigh, 1885, by the California Associated Press
SANTA Rosa, January 9th.-It is gener-
ally believed among the legal fraternity of
this city that Judge Rutledge will hold the
attorneys to the agreement made in open
Court before Judge Presley when the last
continuance was granted in the Morrow
case till January 24th. The stipulation
MED ard entered into by Foote, Henley
and Oates for the defense, and Attorney
General johnson and Flournoy for the
prosecution, was that under no circum-
stances would a continuance be granted,
with the single exception of Attorney
General Johnson s inability to return from
Washington, where he is now engaged in
the railroad tax cases. The defense, in
their eagerness to get continuance, made
the single exception, which was agreed to
by all the attorneys, with the understand
ing that if any other attorneys were unable
to attend the case would proceed without
them
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-10
THE RosEvuLLE MURDER.
kopf, the Wandering Hotel Clerk, and
the Hines Murder

copyright, 1SSS. Byte California associated Press
SANTA Rosa, January 9th-At a late
hours last night Deputy Sheriff George
Lamphrey of Roseville, served a subpoena
on Gus Kopf of this city, until recently
hotel clerk at Roseville, 10 testify in the
mysterious murder case which occurred at
Roseville last November Ed. Hines had
considerable amount of money on his
person before he was murdered. and dis
played it while in that city.
Jack Higgins, an ex-conyict. was
arrested on suspicion, and Immediately
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-10
THREATENED DECAY.
Northern New England Said to be At
ficted with Dry-Rot.

Northern New England Said to be Af-
fiicted with Dry-Rot.
fCopyigh 1888. by the California associated Press.
CONCORD On. H. January 9th.-An in
teresting discussion is progressing among
the scientists of this State as to whether
the destruction of timber in Northern New
England is not largely counterbalanced by
the growth on deserted homesteads. The
number of such farms that have gone to
seed is well nigh incredible to one who has
not actually seen them 1t is not unusual
to find whole hamlets which, half a CEN
tury ago, were inhabited by prosperous
Puritan yeomanry, almost entirely de-
serted and the houses falling into decay
This wholesale abandonment of the agri-
cultural regions has undoubtedly enor-
mously increased the acreage of woodland
in certain localities. The general belief is,
though. that timber is destroyed faster than
it is growing
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-01-10
NIEXICO,
An Incipient Volcano Breaks Out in the
Santa Marta Mountains.

Santa Marta Mountains.
NoGALEs, January 9th.-For a number
of days of late smoke has been noticed
hanging like dense cloud over the range
of mountains northeast of Acayncan, Vera
Cruz.
1t was thought at first that the timber
was on fire, but it has been since learned
that San Martin Peak of the Santa Marta
range has commenced to give forth smoke
This mountain is situated north of
Tatahuicapan, in the canyon of Acayncan.
OF late frequent earthquakes have been
felt, preceded by loud subterranean noises,
which have been heard thirty miles distant,
and it is believed the mountain in question
will soon become an active valcano.
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WASHINGTON TERRITORY.

The Columbia River Closed to Naviga-
tiOn by Ice.
fCopyight, 1885, by the California associated Press
VANCOUVER, January 9th.-The Colum-
bia river at this point is closed with ice.
Steamers come to the mouth of the Villa
mette on the Washington side with mails
for Vancouver, the barracks and the Camas
The present is as cold weather as ever
visited US.
Death of the Widow of Meacham, the
Modoc Victim.
WALLA WALLA, January 9th.-Mrs. O.
Caroline Meacham, wife of Alfred b.
Meacham of Modoc war fame, died in this
city Saturday night.
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sTEWART,s PLAN.
The Nevada Senator's Proposed Anti
Chinese Treaty.

The Nevada Senator's Proposed Anti
Chinese Treaty.
tCopyr'gh. 1888, by the California Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, January 9th-The follow
ing is the resolution which Senator Stewart
to-day introduced in the Senate, requesting
the President of the United States to nego-
tiate treaty with the Emperor of China,
excluding the Chinese from entering the
United States
ReSotUed By The Senate, the House Of Representa-
tlUeg concUrrtng That the President OF the United
states be requested, at his earliest convenience,
TO negotiate treaty with the Emperor of China
containing the provision that no Chinese shall
enter the United States, except ambassadors
and others engaged in the diplomatic service Of
the Chinese Empire and merchants engaged in
trade between the United States and foreign
countries, and providing further that the United
States shall be at liberty TO ascertain by such
officers or IL ibunals as Congress may designate
whether the Chinese offering 10 enter the United
States are OF the excepted classes.
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THE INJURED
BUTTE ITEMS.
Fire Near Cherokee-The Cold Spell
Thought to be Passing OFF.

LCoPy79ht, lsSS, by Tie California associated Press
ORovILLE January 9th.-Tbe dwelling of
Charles Dieter, near Cherokee. was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday morning. Loss.
81 500; insured for 1925
The cold wave of the past four DAYS is
moderating. There has been no damage to
trees, except few young orange, planted
last spring. The Thermometer now ISP.M.)
indicates 40
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AN Auxiliary NAVY.

Scope of the Bill to Create a Sort OF
Naval Militia.
[Copyyi9 1855, by 6ie ealifornia Associatei Press
WASHINGTON, Ia1uary 9th Representa-
tive Whitthorne. who is a member of the
Naval Affairs Committee of the House,
went to New York Saturday morning to
meet committee of gentlemen interested
in the establishment of the auxiliary naval
reserve nEcvided for in the bill recently in
troducod in the House by Whitthorne. This
bill Drovides for the enrolment of naval
militia reserves somewhat similar to the
n4ilitia Of the different States enrolled for
military purposes.
1t provides that the naval reserve shall
be uniformed and equipped with guns in
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SACRAMENTO LAND OFFICE.
Four Prominent Candidates Pulling for
California Position.


California Position.
WASHINGTON, January 9th.-Representa-
tive Thompson is urging the appointment
of j. f. Linthicum for Receiver of the Land
Office at Sacramento. Mr.. Linthicum is
an old newspaper man and holds position
under the State Government in Sacra-
mento. The term of the present Receiver
of the Land Office expired yesterday.
General Cosby, late Adjutant-General of
the State, is also prominent candidate for
the place. He has the Governors of several
States, prominent army and navy officers,
members of the California Legislature and
civilians here urging his claims. If per-
sonal and official influence can effect any
thing his chances ought to be first-class.
Congressman Biggs is making General
Dibble's fight for the place, and is very
active in his friends behalf.
John Q. Brown, Jr., of Sacramento, also
has strong backing, and his friends regard
his chances as by no means least among
those of the several applicants.
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AN AERIAL TRUANT.
An Aerolite Falls from the Heavens an
Lodges In Florida

GREEN Cove, January 9th-During a
recent violent thunder and lightning storm
at Mlddleburg, ten miles from here, an i'm
mense ball of fire was seen to fall in the
forest near town, making a tremendous
concusslon. Searching parties were sent
out and the news of its discovery has inst
reached here. 1t struck a big pine, demol-
ishing it and splitting like rock in two
pieces. One weighed 20S pounds and the
other 25 pounds, 1t had gone into the
ground nearly eight feet. 1t appears like
iron ore. 1t is covered with opaque white
CRYSTALS
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STEWARDS LETTER.
Lamar's Confirmation Now a Foreyose
Conclusion.

Conclusion.
icoPght, 1888, by the California Assoeiated Press.
WASHINGTON, January 9th. - Senator
Stewards letter, announcing his intention
of voting Tor the confirmation of Secretary
Lamar, was published in the East as well
as on the Pacific coast to-day, and has scat
tered CONSERVATION among Lamar's oppo-
nents. Stanford, Jones of Nevada, Saw
yer of Wisconsin, Teller of Colorado, and
perhaps the Oregon Senators will vote for
Lamar, as well as Stewart This insures
his confirmation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee TODAY
practically decided to report the nomina-
tion adversely. and tomorrow the commit
tee will formally ratify its action of TODAY.
Stewards letter insures Lamar's confirma-
ton, if there was any doubt of it before.
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A sPINsTER,s TRIUMPH.
Miss Campbell Loses Charles Kisses,
but Gets S25, 600 of his Cash.

New YORK, January 9th.-The great case
of Miss Campbell against Charlie Arbuckle
was given to the jury this afternoon. and
in an hour and half after the Judges
charge they returned a sealed verdict.
There is rumor to the effect that the Jury
has found verdict for Miss Campbell for
SOS 0oO.
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thereupon kopf left Roseville very sud-
denly. Since his departure he has been
travelling extensively and spending consid-
cradle money. His connection with the
affair is such as to throw some suspicion
on him. He is likely to be called upon to
explain his actions
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ARIZONA.
Arrest of Robber-Infruders on al
Indian Reservation.

TCopwig1s, 1883, tyhe California Asseciaed Fress
TUscoN, January 9th.-John johnson
was arrested to-day for assault and the rob-
berry of Judge Lowell on Saturday night
The evidence of his guilt is conclusive.
Dan Noonan and several other parties
were arrested yesterday on the ella Bend
Indian reservation for digging and con-
stIucting a canal thereon and refusing to
yacate the reservation when so ordered by
the Indian Agent. They were brought to
Tucson, and will have hearing before the
Commissioner tomorrow
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NOTICE.

-TyHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders of the CAPITAL GAS COMPANY
will be held at the Office of the company. Front
and I streets, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 10Th,
1855 at l. NJ, for the purpose of eleeting Board
of Directors for the ensuing year, and to trans
sct such business as may come before the meet
ing, C. n CUMMINGS, Secretary.
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Big Creek Booming,

tCopygh, 1883, by The ifornia Associated Press
ARROYO GRANDE, January 9th. - At a
meeting of the mechanics this afternoon the
Arroyo Grande Building Association was
organized, with 800 shares at $40 a share
subscribed. The society secured tract of
thirtyseven lots and propose to commence
operations Immediately
A tract of land just east of town was sold
yesterday to Warner & Brooks, who pro-
pose making home station for immi-
grants. Our boom is taking shape and in
creasing.
Gloves and Sculls.
SAN Francisco, January 9th.-[Special
There is a goodly supply of Eastern
pugilists here now, as well as pretty large
contingent from Australia, and the air is
full of reports of coming slogging matches.
McA uliffe, the big San Francisco boy, who
knocked Ryan silly a few weeks ago, is
branching out. He now offers to fight
any man in America for 81 900, and it is
thought that perhaps "scrap" may be
arranged between him and Cardiff of
Michigan, or Killen.
O'Connor, the Canadian sculler, has
accepted the challenge of Peterson, of this
city, and it is understood they will have
race in our bay on the 18th of March next.
Placer County Enterprise.
NEWCASTLE, January 9th.-The Placer
County Board of Trade has decided to
make arrangements for running excursion
trains from Southern California to Placer.
The good results of the citrus exhibition at
Los Angeles are being felt.
Judge Belden's Illness.
fCopyiga, 1888, by tie California Associated Press
SAN JOSE, January 9th.-Judge David
Belden is again very seriously i'll. He
seemed to improve slightly for few days,
but is now growing weaker daily. 1t is
not believed by many who have seen him
that he can recover
Fire at Pomona.
tcopy9gh, 1855. by the California associated Press.l
POMONA, January 9th.-A fire DESTROYED
the residence of Oscar Dundas to-day. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The loss is
81 200; fully insured.
Napa's Bonds.
Copyright 1885, blythe California associated Pressl
NAPA, January 9th.-The Treasurer to-
day paid $4,000 of outstanding county
bonds.