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CLASH OF AUTHORITY.
A British Captain Prevents U. S. Mar
shall From Boarding His Vessel,


shall From Boarding His Vessel.
NORFOLK (Va.), February 3d.-Reynold
Bros, commission shippers, in this city,
yesterday filed libel and applied to Judge
Hughes, of the United States District Court,
to have the British steamship, North
Erin, bound from West Point Va, to
Liverpool, with cotton, attached, the Cap
tain having refused to sign drafts for dis
buisement amounting to more than $l4O,-
600. Judge Hughes telegraphed for the
revenue cutter Hamilton to intercept the
vessel before she passed out of the Capes, but
the Hamilton was out of reach up the bay.
In the meantime a Deputy United States
Marshal had been dispatched TO the Capes,
where he manned tug and intercepted the
steamer about o'clock yesterday evening
When he attempted 10 board her the Cap
tain ordered his men not to allow the
Marshal to get on board. Two attempts
failed, and at the third, when a ladder had
been placed against the steamers side and
the Marshal was ascending it, it was thrown
off, and with it the Marshal fell into the
tug. The Captain of the steamer then pro-
ceeded on his voyage, taking with him a
pilot one Of the Virginia Pilots Associa-
zion, who was still on board.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04

Sold everywhere Price, CUT1CURA, Soc: SOAP,
25c.; REsoLyENT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co., Boston, Mass.
&e-Send for " How to Cure Skin Diseases e.
pages 80 illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
TINTED with the loveliest delicacy is the skin
liM preserYed with CuTLCuGA MEnIcATED soap
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04

HIGHPoPoLoRUM AND LowPoPoLoRuM.
The Dahlonega Signal is credited with a
fresh revelation, vouched for" it says,
"by several good citizens" of the Won
drous truth " that peach-tree bark,
peeled upward, makes tea that acts up
ward, as an emetic, while, peeled down
ward, the tea will act downward, as a
cathartic. DR.. Eggleston, in his Hoosier
School-master,' we believe, quotes the same
prescription as an article Of faith among
" good citizens" with reference to poplar
(rulgice popple) bark, and with the classic
terms high-popple-orum and low-popple-
Drum for the respective purgatives. Sew
eral good citizens have been
known to cherish several extremely
funny notions of the magical
powers Of nature and artifice. But the
medicine-men Of the North American In
dians, and, above all, those of interior
Africa, are the high professors of this
science.-Sdnitdry Era
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A THIN STORY.
Crawiord Claims to Have Shot Burke
in Self-Defense.

SAN Francisco, February Sd.-[Special. |
There is no longer any doubt as to Crsw-
ford being the slayer Of Burke, who was
murdered last evening. His attorney
to-day admitted that Crawford shot Burke
put claims that the shooting was in self
defense. Crawford's story now is that he
went to the restaurant to inouire if Burte
intended to sell the property, which Craw-
ford claimed belonged to his wife-the
divorced wife of Burke. He saws that as
soon as he entered, Burke reached-as he
snpposed.for a weapon. and he shot him
in seif-defense.
This story is generally ridiculed, as
crawford last night denied all knowledge
OF the shooting, and tried to prove an abb.
ne had also cleaned his weapon immedi-
ately after the shooting. Furthermore, the
prosecution claims TO be able to move tbst
Burke did not know Crawford, even by
sight y
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04
RAILROAD MATTERS,
The House Committee Considering the
Pacific Railroad Bills,

WASHINGTON, February 3d.-The House
Committee on Pacific Railroads entered
upon the formal consideration of the vari-
Gus bills on It's calendar 20 day. The Outh-
wait bill and that proposed by the majority
of the Pacific Railroad Commission were
read over carefully, and few verbal
changes were made
The committee this morning concluded
to listen to any limited statements v hich
the representatives of the Central and
Union Pacific Companies might care to
present. Accordingly, the clerk has been
instructed to notify the persons concerned
that the committee will next week give
them an opportunity 10 be heard upon the
different funding bills
The committee was induced TO grant
these hearings upon the written request of
Huntington and others, and the hearings
VIII probably occupy two days, Huntington
appearing for the Central Pacific Company
on Friday, and Charles Francis Adams for
the Union Pacific Company on Saturday.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04

To SAVE THE BoYs.-An industrial
school for boys is proposed at Chicago by
Mrs. Celia w. Wallace, a rich and philan-
thropic woman. She wants an incorpora-
ton with capital of $500, 900, and large
and interested public support. The idea
is to have the institution both home and
school, and, besides the dormitories and
workshop, there will be a military drill
room and scliool-house, where the rudi-
ments of an education can be acquired
while the boy is learning trade in the
workshops. Homeless waits will be taken
there and have chance. There will be
nothing to prevent any boy going back to
the street if he chooses, and this liberty
will naturally sift out the hopelessly bad,
leaving the school the best.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04
IRRIGATION POSSIBILITIES.
California Enterprise as Stfmulau
to Govern NJ entail Action

"A Ca1hOrnia enterprise as a Stfmulant
to Governmental Action.
Copyright 1855, by ge Cat o-,ja associated Press.
New YORK. February 3d-In an edito-
rial OH the opening of the MERGED Canal,
the Graphic says there is in the MERGED
Canal incident hint of national import
ance. A big slice of our national domain,
900 miles east and west and LOCO miles
north and south, if compacsly arranged, is
arid in character. 1t has precipitation
ranging about twelve inches per annum.
OF our whole arid area, possibly one-ff-
tenth may yet be redeemed by conserving
the natural water supply and melting
SHOWS, and distributing them by irrigation
bitches.
There can be no great utilization of this
vast area without concurrent action of the
State and National Governments in the
way of conserving the water supply. There
is opportunity in the irrigation problem
for craftsmanship. Private enterprise can
have no right to monopolize water. 1t is
not able TO do the engineering necessary
for the full conservation of supplies ere
ated by snowfall of fifteen feet per an
mum. 1t is a matter for national engineer
ing at least
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04
A Fear That Cleveland Burned II
Bridges Rather Too Soon

A Fear That Cleveland Burned His
Bridges Rather Too soon.
iccpwglt. 1885, By use California Associated lrcssl
WASHINGTON, February 3d.-The arrival
of quite number of prominent New York
politicians here within the past few days
has caused considerable comment as 10 the
purpose of their visit. Among the arrivals
were ex-Msyor Grace, John Devlin, d. C.
Herrick, William A. Pancher, J. Thomas
Spriggs and half dozen leading politicians
of various cities. Each man has his own
personal reason to give for his visit to
Washington at the present time, and none
OF them are here-according to their per-
sonal statements-for any other reason
than pleasure or the fultillment of social
obligations. A great deal OF
APPREHENSION is FELT
By certain New York Democrats. among
whom may be classed Smith Weed, one OF
the most adroit politicians in the State.
The idea of these gentlemen is that the
President took very serious chances when
he wrote his message TO Congress upon the
tariff. A good General, they say, will
never burn his bridges behind him, and
they entertain doubts of the adoption by
Congress, of any such revision of the tariff
as was proposed by the President III his
message.
POLITICAL RIDDLE.
The question that presents itself to them
is, as to what the position of the President
will be in the event that the Democratic
Congress does not adopt his suggestions.
Randall, who is regarded as the leader of
the opposition in the House to the Presi-
dents views, has thus far made no sign of
his willingness to enter in a revenue re-
form campaign, no matter how fattering
the inducements that have been offered,
and efforts are being made to secure an
agreement that will enable the majority in
the House to pass such bill as the Re-
publican Senate will reject.
Party lines on the tariff will be sharply
drawn if Democratic unity in the House
can be secured, but the influence of certain
prominent politicians in New York, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Ohio
and Delaware is being actively exerted to
prevent such a unity as will enable the
House to pass an extreme revenue reform
bill.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04

Johnson's store was burned several months
ago, and as he seemed to be doing nothing,
his bondsmen, who had no accounting
from his guardianship since he was APP
pointed, eight years ago, demanded a state
ment, bat Johnson put them off.
Nathaniel Johnson, grandfather of Her
bert, died several years ago, naming the
latter as executor of the estate, valued at
over $4,000. The heirs have never had an
| accounting for this last trust. No bonds
were given, and it is on this account that
Mrs. Darrow got the judgment referred to.
The missing man had nearly 100000 in
| trust funds, which it is believed havesdis-
appeared in oil. ssasx&
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CONVENIENT MONEY.
Terms on Which the Government VIII
Supply 81 and So Silver Certificates.

WASHINGTON, February 3d.-The Treas
urer to-day issued the following notice in
regard to the one and two-dollar silver GER
tihcates: The Treasurer of the United
States will issue silver certificates of the
denominations of 81 and 81 in return for
national bank notes, or silver certificates,
mutilated or unfit for circulation only, re-
ceived for redemption under the regula-
tons now in force. As heretofore, the
charges for transportation to Washington
on national bank notes in sums or multi
pies OF 81 600 will be paid by the Govern
ment. Charges on United States otes ard
silver certificates forwarded Cor redemption
or exchange will be deducted from the pro-
ceeds OF the remittances al contract rates
unless prepaid, and the charges for re-
turns in new silver certificates to be paid by
the consignee at Government contract
rates."
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04

At midnight the mob had dispersed, and
everything is quiet. No further trouble is
apprehended for the present.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04
A BITING MANIAC,
An Inmate of Jail FearfuIly Mangled
by an Insane Ran,

lcoPs14gf. 1855. By 0c California Associa.sa yess
NEVADA, February 3d.-kt the county
Jail last evening. during the Sbsenee of the
jailer, crazy prisoner named Robert Ben
nett, who had beer locked in the same cell
with two other prisoners, sprung upon one
af them, Pat. McNu{ty, and forcing him ia
the floor commenced biting him about the
face When the jailer returned NcNuIty
was horrible sight, his chin and cheeks
having been bitten in shocking manner.
His injuries sre OK seE;cns nature. 4 hoy
prisoner named Hicks, confined in the same
cell with the crazy man, eyawled un3af a
bed and escaped the savage Hladman.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04
PURE FOOD.
A Strong Movement . gainst the Adulter
alton of Food.

Copyright. 1885, by the California associated Iress
New York, February 3d.-The legisla
tive committee appointed by the National
Pure Food Convention during its session
in Washington met in this city to-day to
perfect pure food bill, which they pro-
pose asking Congress to pass. The bill is
intended to prevent the adulteration of
food and drugs. As first drawn, it was
found it would punish retailers and let the
manufacturers escape, and it has now been
eltered to prohibit the importation. manu-
facture or sale of adulterated articles of
food or drugs. The bill in its revised form
will be brought up in the Senate by
Senator Sherman, and in the House by
Judge Crisp of Georgia.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04
JOINED TIE ARMY.
A Guardian Defrauds His Wards and
Skins to Canada.

ELMIRA On. W, February Sd.-Herbert
Johnston, until recently q druggist in this
city, disappeared few days ago, and it is
supposed that he is in Canada. Yesterday
his sister, Mrs. Sarah J. Darrox. OF Wells
vile, n. u, who got a judgment against
him for $4,000 for wrongful conversion of
funds, appeared in the city with her coun-
sci to collect the amount.
Johnson's father left to his grand-daugh-
ter, Herbert Johnson's daughter, $35 600,
$4,000 of which was personal property.
The child's father was made her guardian.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.


WAsHINGroN, February 3d.-Among the
bills reported from committees in the
House to-day was one amending Section
1865 of the Revised Statutes. House
calendar. Section $3.50 prescribes the death
penalty for willful casting away of a vessel
on the high seas with the intent of de-
frauding the underwriters. The bill pro-
poses to amend it by the proviso that if the
casting away causes no loss of life or per-
sonal suffering or injury, the person con-
victed may be sentenced to imprisonment
for life or for any number of years, not less
than three, or to a fine not exceeding
$4,000.
A dozen private bills were considered and
passed. Adjourned.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04

THE FLOATING GARDENS OF CASH
MERE--The floating gardens on the rivers
are formed by the long sedges being in
terwoven into mat, earth being superim-
posed thereupon and the stalks finally cut
under water, thus releasing them from the
bottom Of the lake: they are usually about
tgenty by twelve yards in size A dishon-
est Cashmiri will sometimes tow his neigh
bor's garden away from its moorings and
appropriate its produce, winch generally
includes cucurbitaceous fruits and veg
etables and fine description of grape
The Hiqblands OF India.
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CROOKED WAYS.
The LandiHdy of a Fashionable Board
iDg-House In Trouble.

The LandiRdy of a Fashionable Board
ing-House In Trouble.
New YORK, February 3d.-Laura s. Col
ton, handsome woman, the widow of
John Cotton, who died in May last, leaving
her five young children, was arrested to-
day charged with larcency. She kept a
fashionable boarding house, and series of
thefts from her boarders were of the most
mysterious character, till ten days ago
when her son, aged 13 years, wss detected
in stealing check from his employer and
arrested. He declared that his mother told
him to steal it,
Mrs, Cotton disappeared, leaving a note
inclosing about 90 pawn tickets for the ar
ticles stolen from her boarders. Her
whereabouts was not discovered till to-day.
1t transpires that her costly furniture is not
paid for; that her butchers and grocer's
bills are unsettled, and that $1,000 which
her husband left in bank has all been
drawn. Her friends believe she is the vic
tim of some blackmailer, who has got all
the proceeds of her wrong-doings.
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y TAME IssUE.-Proprietor of New
York newspaper (angrily): az don't see
what's the matter with you fellows never
read in my life such a stupid, mawkish,
dry, dull, worthless sheet as this mornings
issue" Managing Editor: Pm sorry,
sir. The mud-slinging editor is unavoid-
ably detained at home on account of sick
ness."-Ird Bits.
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THE YOUNG FIREBUG.
No Doubt of the responsibility of little
May Wilson.


copyright. 1855, by the alifor7,ia As;ociGted Press
New YORK, February 3d.-The child
hospital firebug, May Wilson. was taken
int the Police Court to-day for examina-
ton, but nothing could be learned from
questioning her. except that she liked to
light matches to see them burn. She was
placed in the care of the Children's Society
to await the action of the Coroner on the
death of the female servant who was
smothered in Sundays fire.
Fire Marshal Sheldon is convinced that
the child has pyromania, and no idea OF
the consequences of her act. She is natu-
tally of sweet disposition. Judge Muir
ray, who tried to examine her, says he is
convinced the child is crazy on the subject
of fire, due probably to the weakness of her
brain, caused by spinal trouble. He did
not think any jury would convict her of
criminal intent
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE gpcoRD-usuos;
WAR TALK.
Expressions of tho Russian Press on the
Present Situation.

Present Situation.
ST. PETERSBURG, February 3d.-The
NorOe Fren,ya publishes an art Gle from
well-known Russian military authority in
which the writer charges the Militdir IVach-
enbLGh of Berlin, with deceiving the Ger
man public regarding the military prepara-
tons of Russia, and says that an impartial
and general calculation of their true posi-
tons is desirable in the interest of the two
nations. Continuing, he says the true way
of protecting Russia from German or Aus
trian attack, is to increase the defensive
power of Russian forts and the number of
troops in front and to extend the railways
The LRUGlide R1tSSc correctly pointed out
this view regarding the number Of troops
in the frontier districts. If the extent of
the area is to be considered in comparison,
it will give sixteen and half Austrian and
German corps against eight and a half
Russians.
The NoyOe VIenlyn prints details of the
decisive character of the Russian frontier
armaments,sand says that Russia does not
coyet an inch of German territory, but will
not ceGe an inch of her own. Russia is
animated by profound desire for peace.
She will not conceal that she is preparing
for defense. So long as Germany remains
quiet, she will not be menaced with an at
tack from any quarter.
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A YOUNG FIEND.
Attempt to Poison Young Girl with
Muriatic Acid.

BALTIMORE, February Sd. - Michael
O'Leary, not quite IA years old, is probably
the most vicious boy in Baltimore. To-day
he was committed TO Jail on a charge OF
attemp ing to poison Joseph Bower and
also for stealing.
He had stolen articles from the office of
an artist in whose Photographic gallery he
was employed, and young girl COM
planned of him. To revenge himself he
put some muristic acid in glass for her to
drink, but instead Bowers, another en-
ploye, got it.
The latter's throat is frightfully burned,
but as he only gargled with the contents
and received prompt attention, his life has
been saved. O'Lesry told Bowers he
meant to burn der gals heart out"
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
(2,07L)
MAIL LETTINGS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
PoToFFICE DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON ID. c., February /, 1885.
DROPOSAIS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
Contract Office of this Department until N.
of APRIL 10, 1855, for carrying the mails Of
the United States upon the routes. and accord
ing to the schedule of arrivals and departures
specified by the Department, in the State of
California, from JULY l, 1855, to JUNE 50,
1890. Lists of routes, with schedules of arrivals
and departures, instructions to bidders, with
forms for contracts and bonds, and all other
necessary information, will be furnished upon
application to the Second Assistant Postmaster
General DON NJ DICKINSON,
fe4-6tS Postmaster General
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04
THE LILY YIELDS.
Mrs. Lapgtry Finally Orders Down Her
Obnoxious Fence.

copyright, lSSs, Byte California associated Press
New YORK, February Sd. - Langtry's
fence came down to-day, but not through
the Public Works men. Just at sunrise q
gang of men under the supervision OF the
Langtry had telegraphed orders last night
to have it removed, but not to permit the
city's men to touch it. The city's men ar
rived on the scene at o'clock, but had
nothing to do. Four brick gait-posts re-
manned, and Langtry's lawyer begged hard
that they might stand. The citys minions
however, insisted that the posts should also
be removed. They will be torn down this
afternoon.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04

A Chicago paper takes occasion TO edi-
torially comment upon the Influence of
Chicago clubs" Considering the fire.
quence of bold burglaries in that Sodom
of late it is safe to infer that the infiu-
ence of Chicago clubs" is not felt very
much.-OS6ipss Northeastern.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-02-04
AROUND THE CIRCLE.
The President Decides to Visit Various
Southern Cities.

SOUTHERN NItIeS.
lCopyr'ght, 1885, by TIE California associated Press
WASHINGTON, February 3d.-The Presi-
dent says he will accept the invitation of
the Florida delegation to visit Jacksonville
on Washington's Birthday with Mrs. Cleve-
land. He will leave Washington Febru-
airy 2lst, remain in Jacksonville a little
less than one day and return Immediately
to the Capital. The trip will occupy less
than three days. The President will con-
slider the invitation to visit Charleston.
Savannah and other Southern towns which
have desired to entertain him.
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ARIZONA.

Bold Attempt to Rob the CustoTn-house
OIL the Border.
NoeALEs. February 3l.-An attempt was
made on Wednesday night By four men
TO bresk into the Custom-honse for the pur
pose of robbery. One of the Mexican
guards caught the party in the act. When
asked by the guard ghat they were doing,
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New Mare Island Officials.

lcopriga. 1Sss. By the California associated Press
WASHINGTON, February 3d.-Represent.
atives Thompson and Biggs and Senator
Hearst have united in recommendation
of the following changes at Mare Island
Navy Yard: J. d. Connolly to be clerk in
the Bureau of Yards and Docks; Henry
Levi, bookkeeper TO the Bureau of Con-
struction; F. r. Prince, shipping clerk
Y. Nj. Toomey, chief clerk in the Steam
Engineering Bureau James Murphy,
copyist in the Steam Engineering Bureau
Anthony Hubs (vice Richardson), clerk
of the Bureau of Navigation John Park
ham, Captain of the Watch, vice Steven
Finnell; James Ward, stable keeper D.
>. Kelly, foreman shipwrigh;
The Drawback on Sugar.
WAsHINGToN, February 3d.-The Secre-
tary of the Treasury to-day issued a circu.
Lar 10 Customs officers in regard to the rate
OF drawback on dried refined sugars, which
provides that the rate of drawback pre-
ylously established by the circular of Sep
teIlber %, 1856, on all refined loaf. cut-loaf.
crashed, granuiated and powdered sugar.
s1one-dsied, or dried by other equally
elective prccess-vjz: 60-l00 cents per
pound 5less the legal retention of l per
cent is hereby declared permanent. This
question las been pending before the De-
partment for many months.
Pacific eoast Life-Savipg Service.
lCopyi9h 1855, By he California A.secsa.ed Pre.sl
WASHINGTON. February 3d.-Inspector
Mcclellan, OF The Iife-SaViDg Service, haz
returned 10 Washington from an inspec-
ton tour of the Life Saving Service on the
PaciGc coast. He has been ordered TO the
Massachusetts coast, and will not make q
report of his visit TO the Pacific until after
his return from New England.
Civil Service Rules Revised.
WAsHINGros, February 3d.-The Prssi-
dent has approved snd promulgated a