Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-23

WASHINGTON, July 22d.-A case of draw
ing the color line among postal clerks has
been reported to the Postoffice Department
from Lynchburg, Va. W. II. Davis (coI-
ored) was appointed as Postal Clerk 10 run
between Lynchburs and Pocahomus, but
the three white clerks, Dennis, PAYNE and
beavers, declined to instruct him in his
work, although requested to do so bv Su-
perintendent Vickery. Dennis is a Demo-
Crat and the others are Republicans. They
all declared they would sooner lose their
places than run with niger" 1t is
thought the white clerks will be removed
for refusing to obey the order.
Postmasters Appointed.
WASHINGTON, July 22d-The following
changes have been made in California
fourth class Postmasters: F. W. Beck
with, appointed al Alton. formerly Han
son, Humboldt county, vice F. Hansen, re-
signed; S. w. Rice, at A,osta, Los Angeles
county, vice Jacob Lashabaugh, resigned;
S. SaIz, at Centrevilie, Alameda county,
vice Edward Neihaus, removed; Herman
Loeber, at Lockwood, Monterey county,
vice Lair Patterson, resigned.
New York Postofiice.
WASHINGTON, July 22d.-The Commis-
sion appointed by the Postmaster General
to investigate the needs of the New York
office have reported. They recommend an
increase of the force and additional con-
veniences, which will aggregate 5000 600 in
cost. and is about half Of what was asked
by Postmaster Naucett. The Commission
believe that the office is entitled to the in
crease in expenses and force. as last year
its receipts showed an increase Of over half
a million dollars.
Decision SIotlified.
WASHINGTON, July 22i.-Secretary Noble
has modified his decision ofthe Land Com
mission involving the priority of riahr be-
tween the State of California end David
Sevoy to two tracts Of land in Humboldt
Meridian, California, and directs that Sc
voy should be approved for patent Savoy
claimed the right of the entry under the
pre-emption law and the State claiming
under the indemnity school selection.
Special Counsel.
WASHINGTON, July 22l.-The Attorney
General today appointed James L. Cald-
well, OF Nebraska, special assistant attor-
ney to aid in the prosecution of the Gov
ernment suit brought against the Union
Pacific Railroad Company anu Western
Union Telegraph Company uuder the Act
OF august Z, 1888, with special reference
TO the operation Of he telegraph lines
owned by the railroad company.
A Fat Office.
WASHINGTON, July 22d.-It was rumored
here to-day that ex-Congressman Thomas,
of illinois, had been appointed Commits
sloner- General of the Land Office. but on
investigation the Tumor could not be con-
tirmed. 1t is believed this place will be
filled shortly, and the two prominent can
didates are Thomas and the present Assist
ant Commissioner, Ex-Governor Stone of
Iowa.
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, July 22d The name of
the postottice, at Emmigrant, Wasco county,
Oregon, has been changed to Emigraut
Springs. The office at Del Norte, Harvey
county, Oregon, has been ordered discon-
tinued. The following new postoffices
have been established in Nevada: Amos,
humboldt couoty, with John G. Matthew's
as Postmaster; Mineral Hill, Eureka coun-
ty, Hattie l.. Murdoch, PostmistresS
That Indian Fund.
WASHINGTON, July 22d-The Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs has decided that it
will take the authority of Congress to allow
the Creek Indians 10 draw S400 900 from
their fund in the Treasury for per capita
distribution among their IA 000 members.
Secretary Noble is inclined TO believe that
the Presidents order is sufficient, but as
yet has not decided that way.
Isthmus of Panama.
WASHINGTON, July 22d.-Tne latest re-
ports from the Isthmus of Panama re-
ceived at the State Department show that
it is very quiet there. Chile desirous Of
adding to her laboring population, fur
nished three thousand OF the canal work
men thrown out of employment, transport
tation to her ports.
Pensions Granted.
WASHINGTON, July 22i.-Pensions were
awarded TO day as follows: California
Original invalid, James H Kelly, Max
Lipowilz, VIM. NJ. Iiudermar. Original
widows, etc.-Minors Of Gilman Hinckley.
Washington Territory-Onginal invalid,
Jas. P. McMinn.
of for Vermont.
WASHINGTON, July 22d.-Secretarv Proc
tor left to-day for his home in Verrannt,
and Secretary WiDdom leaves this after
noon for two-days' visit TO New York
city.
Ordered to California.
WASHINGTON, July 22d Major Edward
Hunter, of the Judge Advocate Generals
department, has been ordered to San Fran
cisco for duty as Judge Advocate.