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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-24
The Diplomatic Situation on the Seal
Question.

The Diplomatic Situation on the Seal
Question.
WASHINGTON, August 23d.-The pres
ence at Port Townsend of the Charleston,
and the rumored orders given to the Cor
win have been the source of considerable
speculation, but the Government officials
saw there is nothing in the arrival of the
vessel in Washington port to justify any
of the wild stories put ahoat. The pres
ent Diplomatic situation is briefly this. The
British and United States Governments
disagree on the question of jurisdiction
primarily, and Lord Salisbury has repudi-
ated his former assent to the necessity OF
close season for seals and set up the doc
trine that Behring Sea is open to every
body outside of the three-mile limit. The
United States claims jurisdiction over the
whole of the sea, and Mr.. Blaine is dis
posed to insist upon that, as Salisbury has
refused to reopen negotiations on the close
season proposition. The correspondence
has become acrimonious, and some very
sharp diplomatic language has been used.
Salisbury is now at some disadvantage be-
cause Parliament has been prorogued.
The United States Government has de-
clared its intention to seize poaching seal
ers. and the British Government has init
mated very plainly that British vessels
will be protected. The Corwin has gone
north to watch the poachers, and II the
policy announced is carried out to the let
Ter, the cutter may seize some OF them.
What would follow seizure is the question
that diplomats have to consider, and upon
the solution of which depend the future
operations of the war vessels now watch
ing each other in Puget Sound.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-08-24
Medicine From Dyes.

1t is not often that an invention for use
in the minor arts should be applied in
such way as to become an active cure of
disease, its use being in fact greater in
vention than the original discovery. Ami
line was discovered by Unverdorben in
1926, while experimenting with indigo; it
is separated into poisonous, colorless oil
with a slight aromatic smell. In 1856 DR..
Perkin discovered the purple dye which is
usually seen in the color called mauve; a
great number of shades called "methyl-
violet have been produced. After pro-
longed use as dye-stuff these derivatives
of indigo have entered The materia medica
in the following way: Sitting and Wort
mann began by experiments on rabbits
and guinea pigs, which proved that in
small doses, without the use of arsenic,
these preparations of aniline, which is it
self an active poison, were harmless.
They then proceeded to use the aniline
solution on eye diseases and ulcers in
guinea pigs. Successful there, they have
operated on human beings, and made
wonderful cures with ulcers, sore eyes,
wounds badly infamed, and other surgical
cases. 1t is now proposed to treat parts of
the body which cannot be reached by
lotions or the knife, like the organs and
parts affected in pleuritis and peritonitis.
Doubtless the passion of decorating her
self in fine clothes which woman exhibits,
led first of all to the discovery of these
beautiful shades of purple, mauve and
violet; but here the strict moralist of a
puritanic turn of mind is met by result
which may be the means of saving thou
sands from suffering and death.
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The Meeting of the Emperor and Gar
Highly Satisfactory.


The Meeting of the Emperor and Gar
Highly Satisfactory.
Copyright by New York Associated Press, 1890 !
BERLIN, August 2Sd.-To-night news
from Peterhoff conveys the distinct inn
preston that the Imperial meetings held
have had highly satisfactory results for
Emperor William. The officials of the
Foreign Office maintain absolute reticence
regarding the nature OF the German En-
peror's proposals, but admit that there was
immense political significance in the inter-
view. Advices from various reliable sources
all confirm the announcement that ET-
peror William desires that another Eu-
ropean Congress be held, with the prelimi-
nary cessation of further armaments.
Whatever the nature of the inducements
offered the Czar, il is certain be has metthe
Emperor's overtures fayorably.
Since the first conference with Chancel'
lor Won Capriyi communications have
been passing between the authorities here
and at Vienna, with view to expe-
diting the meeting between Emperors
William and Francis Joseph. The Aus
trian official circles have been regarding
the impending change in the position with
intense distrust. Hence the semi-otficial
press of Vienna throw doubt on the proba-
bility of holding another European Con-
gress, aad profess incredulity as to the En-.
peror's presence at Peterboff.
The Munich Niteste Ndchrichten states
that the Car and Emperors William and
Francis Joseph will meet on Austrian soil
before definitely agreeing to the holding Of
q Congress.
After the banquet tonight Emperor
William will start for Kronstadt on board
the Imperial yacht HoheDzollern. His
Majesty proceeds to Loctzen, where he will
witness an attack upon the Notifications
there. He will arrive at Potsdam Friday
His. new departure, as regards his foreign
policy, though only little is virtually
known, has raised the ire of the old Bis
MARKHAM press.
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NO FEARS OF A STRIKE.
Conference Between Southern Pacific
Of6cials and Employees.

Conference Between Southern Pacific
OfRcials and Employees.
SAN FRANCISCO, August Odd Fifteen
men crowded into the ante-room leading
to General Manager Towne's Office at
Southern Pacific headquarters to day. They
were committee of tine Brotherhood of
Conductors and Brakemen, and their visit
was for the purpose of securing better wages
for freight conductors and brakemen on
some branches of the Southern Pacific
system. They claim thatsome of their num-
Der deserve better wages than they are
getting, ranging from S65 upward, because
of exacting and firing work, and they
desire general increase OF fIom 10 to 20
per cent over present rates.
Mr.. Towne, General Superintendent Fill
more and others knew the committees
were coming to talk over the matter, so
thew soon sent word for them all to go up
10 one of the large auditing rooms on the
fourth floor. There, Messrs. Fillmore,
Towne, Pratt and six division superin-
tendents soon joined the party. These
division superintendents, especially SUM
moned for this conference, were Whitehead
of Truckee, Wright of Sacramento, Wilder
of Oakland, Knapp OF Ogden, Muir OF Los
Angeles and Dietrich of Visalis. The talk
lasted over two hours. The employees pre-
scented their demands in writing for the
first time since the present agitation was
begun. They were given to understand
that the demands would receive earnest
consideration and as prompt response as
possible.
. AL this fear of strike is newspaper
talk" said one of the railway officials, IN
speaking of the situation. sour company
has met lust such cases as this often be-
fore, and has always averted trouble. No
one need fear any serious outcome of the
present situation of affairs"
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HORACE f. PAGE.
He Suddenly Dies After Protracted
Illness.

He Suddenly Dies After Protracted
Illness.
SAN Francisco August 23d.-Ex-Con-
gresham Horace Francis Page died sud-
denly at 11:30 o'clock to-day in the Strath-
more House, Larkln street. His death was
not wholly unexpected, as he had been for
some time ailiug. He expired while lying
on lounge, his wife and young daughter
being present. He reached this city from
Washington, D. c., some three weeks ago.
He leaves wife and four children.
The deceased was born in Orleans county,
N. Y, on the Goth of October, 1888, and
was of the old Puritan stock. He arrived
in California at the age Of 20 years and frs,
engaged in sawmill business near Colfax.
He then moved to Placerville and engaged
in livery stable business. After a few
years residence in Placerville he married
Miss Jane Waters, an accomplished lady
and worthy helpmeet. He was led TO take
an active part in politics by his ardent
temperament. He received nomination
for State Senator, but was defeated. Sub
sequently he was elected to Congress from
the Second Congressional District on the
Republican ticket.
While in the House he received the sig.
nal compliment of being chosen Chairman
of the Committee on Commerce. His in
fluence was so great that he was mainly
instrumental in securing the passage Of the
first Restriction Act, the veto of which by
President Hayes led to the dispatch of a
Commission to China and the subsequent
drafting Of new treaty.
Mr.. Page had more experience in Con-
gress than any other Representative ever
elected from this State, having been elected
to that office four times. His majority in
1872 was 9S4; in 1875, 1 40; in 1876, 4 500,
and in 1879 $3.50 10 1880 he was re-
nominated for Congress, but was defeated
bv James n. Budd OF Stockton.
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ANOTHER RAILROAD.

Proposed Line From San Francisco to
Los Angeles.
Articles of Incorporation of the San Jose
and Southern Railroad have been filed in
the office of the Secretary of State.
The purposes of the corporation are de-
clared to be ito construct, build, own, OPP
crate and maintain standard gauge rail-
road, to be operated by steam power, and
intended to run by the most feasible route
from place on the bay of San Francisco,
in the county of Alameda, known as Dunn
barton Point, by way of the city of San
Jose, in Santa Clara county, to the city of
LIS Angeles, in the county of Los Angeles,
all in the State of California, an estimated
distance of 400 miles, and thereon to carry
on and conduct the business of a railroad
company"
The principal place of business is San
Jose. The capital stock is $4,000, 900,
divided into 60, 600 shares of the par value
of 500 each.
The amount of the capital stock which
has actually been subscribed is $400. 900, as
follows: ]. h Henry, 800 shares, 5000;
s. R. johnson, 800 shares, $4,000; o. H.
Barnhart, 500, $50. COO; C. NJ. Wooster,
500. $4,000; Mitchell Phillips, 800, $780,
900
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ON THE TURF.
Sunol Trots a Mile in 2:10 lie at WASH
fngtOn Park.


fngton Park.
WASHINGTON PARK, August 23d.-The
closing day event was Sunol, the famous
California mare, to beat the four-year- old
record of 2:114 previously made by her.
and the record of Maud s. if possible. Su-
mol came to the post driven by the veteran
Charles Marvin. Her pace to the tlrst
quarter was terrific for first quarter, 60
ing the distance in 80 seconds, or 2:OS
gait. From there to the half the mare
seemed to lose her speed, passing the half
mile pole in 1:054, but this time seemed to
indicate her speed, as she went to the three
quarters in 1:39 and home in 2:104. Mar
vim urged her gently in the last quarter.
This equals her performance as a three
year-old.
In the 2:12 class. trotting, unfinished
Yesterday, when Chief Medium and Duke
took one heat each and Navidad two,
Kremlin to day won two heats and Nayi-
dad took the third and race. Kremlin wins
second money, Chief Medium third, Duke
being distanced in the sixth heat. Best
time, 2224.
In the 2:13 pace for 81 200, mile heats,
Roy Wilkes won, Pickaway second, Fred.
Arthur third, ElmOnarch fourth. Best
time, 2:l49-
In The 2:25 pace, mile heats, for $1,000,
Cricket won, Grants Abdallah second, Guy
third Title Herr fourth. Time, 2:l24.
AT SARATOGA.
SARATOGA. August 23d First race. six
furlones. Kitty Van won. Penn 2. second,
Carnot third. Time, 1:193.
Second race, one mile, Nora won, Gun
ward second, Clio third. Time, 1:473.
Third race, Congress Hotel stakes, three
quarters of a mile, two heats; first beat,
Los Angeles won, Dollikins second, Wary
third. Time, 1:20 Second heat, Los
Angeles won, DoIlikins second, Wary
third. Time, 1:203.
Fourth race, three fourihs of mile, Ma
rauder won, Falece second, Costa Rica
third. Time, 1:164.
Fifth race ti1ree-fourths of mile, Bally-
hoo won, Bohemian second, Dyer third.
Time, t:20.
AT MONMOUTH PARK.
MONMOUTH PARK, August I'D. = The
track was heavy.
First race. one mile. My Fellow won,
Worth second, Belwood third. Time, l;4o.
Second race, select stakes, wo-year-olds,
six furlongs, Laisca won, Record second,
Sorcerer third Time, 1:154.
Third race, choice stakes, three-year-
olds, mile md half, Tournament won
by four lengths, Noretts second. Time, 70
Fourth race, mile and quarter, ORR
famine won, Erie second, Reporter third.
Time, 2:15.
Fifth race, two-year-olds, five furlongs,
Bertha Campbell won. Mrs. bennett Sec
ond. Emma J. third. Time 1:O24.
Sixth race, one mile, three-year-o lds
and upwards, Vendetta won, Monroe Sec
ond, Teddy Venture third. Time, La.
Seventh race. free welter weight handi-
cap. six furlongs, Volunteer won, st. James
second. Montague third. Time, 1:154.
Eighth race, three quarters of mile,
Meeara Colt won. Aquilon second. Twolips
third Time, Iii.
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ON THE DIAMOND.
Results of Eastern Baseball Games Yes
terdaY

Results of Eastern Baseball Games Yes
terday.
CHICAGO, August 23d.-Games of base
ball were played throughout the East to-
day as follows:
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At New York-Cineinnati 3, New York Z.
A, phia-Piitsburg 0, Philadel-
phia Z.
At Brooklyn-Chicsgo 8, Brooklyn A.
PLAYERS LEAGUE.
A, Boston-Buffalo O. Boston IL.
at eiphia-Chicago 10, Philadel-
phia II.
AT Brooklyn-Pittsburg s, Brooklyn 8.
AT New York-Cleveland 5, New York6.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
At Toledo-Toledo 2, Columbus 8.
At ST Louis-St Louis 2, Louisville 4.
At Syracuse-First game, Syracuse 4.
BROOKLYN 0; second game, Syracuse II,
Brooklyn g.
at Observation-Disclosures 0. Athletics 2.
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Reduced Railroad Rates.

Through the active efforts of R. K. Berry,
the freight agent in this city, says the Pla.
cerville Republican, two important reduc-
tons have been made in freight charges on
the Sacramento and Placerville Railroad.
The first is on lumber, which has hitherto
been carried from Placerville to Sacra-
mento at $50 The new rate is $50 per car
load of 10000 pounds, or from 5000 to
5000 feet, according to the dryness of the
lumber. The other reduction is on grain
to Sacramento. the rate on which has been
cut down one-half.
Forty dollars per carload has hitherto
been charged, but the new rate will be
only $40 per car. Mr.. Berry states that
these rates will place the people of this
county on an equal footing with those of
other places SO far as these two commodi-
ties are concerned. We are glad the COM
pany has adopted this liberal policy. for it
can do much toward building up Ell Do
RADIO county if it makes the effort.
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THE CHARLESTON.
The Cruiser at Seattle for supply Of
Coal.

The Cruiser at Seattle for Supply OF
Coal.
SEATTLE (Wash.), August 23d. = The
United States flagship Charleston arrived
in port this evening.
As the cruiser steamed into the harbor
all the wharves and boats in sight were
filed with spectators. a salute OF forty
four guns were fired in welcome and she
returned it with twenty.one guns. As soon
as she came to anchor about quarter of a
mile off the wharves delegation from the
Chamber of Commerce went out to extend
10 her officers aud men the inequalities of
the city. They were received with great
cordially by Admiral Brown and Captsin
Remey, and entertained on the vessel for
about an hour.
Tonight Admiral Brown came ashore
for a few minutes. He says that he is
here to get supply of about 400 tons of
coal, and to look about this region for
site for a naval dry dock and station. He
has no further orders from the Department,
though he is expecting them by Monday
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pAN-AMERIcAN RAILWAY.
The Project Exciting Good Deal OF In
terest in Panama.


PANAMA, August 15th.-The scheme for
the Pan-American railway is exciting q
good deal of attention in the British Colony
of Guinea, South America, and one of the
local papers suggests that the Colony join
the scheme. 1t says: The gigantic pro-
iect providing railway communication be-
tween the United States and Patagonia has
taken definite shape, and may be regarded
as fairly in motion. The President of the
United States has given expression to the
opinion in an official capacity strongly in
favor of it, and appropriations of sos, 900
towards the preliminary work has been
voted"
After quoting largely from the Presi-
dents letter, the paper says: This rail
way is bound to be built sooner or later,
and it is not only possible, but highly
probable before the close of this century a
man may step on train at New York
en- route by all rail to Buenos Ayres, either
via Venzuela and Brazil or by the west or
Pacific branch, for the proper service of the
continent will demand line on each
border. Nor is it at all improbable that our
own colony will be included in the system,
unless we deliberately condemn ourselves
to obscurity. Secretary Blaine, who is a
warm advocate of the project, says the
utility and feasibility of it is very plainly
before his fellow citizens"
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CALIFORNIA AND COAST.
Conference Between Southern Pacific
officials and Employees.
THE DEATH OF FRANK PAGE.
Fire at oreyilIe-The Old Peoples
Home Oregon Crops
Suicide-Etc.
THE DEATH OF FRANK PAGE.
lsrEuAI DISPATCHES TO THE REcoRD-UMel
OLD PEOPLES HOME.
The Plans of the Late Mr.. and Mrs.
Croker Fulfilled.

The Plans of the Late Mr.. and Mrs.
Crocker Fulfilled.
SAN Francisco, August 231.-The prop
erty turned over yesterday to the trustees
-ef the Old Peoples Home by Colonel @. F.
Crocker for the Mary A. Croker trust con-
sisted of the realty corner of Pine and
Pierce streets, 1874 by 275 feet, and all the
improvements and personal property now
there and used in connection Herewith.
In letter delivered to the trustees the
property is described and deed promised
as soon as the estate of Mrs. Croker is dis
tributed among the heirs.
Colonel Crocker, in delivering the build
ing, said:
Those who were intimate with the late
Charles Crocker know that when death
overlook him, his mind was full of projects
for admitting the poor. the aged and the
sick to participate in the means which his
energy and his foresight had acquired;
among them was home for poor people.
This project was discussed many times in
the presence of his children, but their plans
were still incomplete when death suddenly
overlook the father.
During the first sorrowful weeks of her
widowhood Mrs. Croker turned with a
resolute purpose to carry out these partly
matured plans, and assumed alone the task
which had devolved upon her. She bought
this lot and negotiated contracts for the
construction of this building every detail
received her personal attention; she re.
solved that the Home should not only be a
model of its kind, but=an ornament TO the
city, and to the extent of its capacity
should guarantee to old people comfort
able refuge for their last years.
'Uuhappiiy, death once more interfered
with these purposes, and in the midst OF
her work she was summoned to join him
who had been her loving partner through
life So unexpected was this that DO trar s.
fer of the property had been made by deed
or will-the title stands of record in her in
dividual name. Her children have felt it
duty to carry out her intentions as fully
as if they had been set forth in a will or
other instrument. The construction of the
building has accordingly been pushed for
ward to completion, and it now devolves
upon me, as their representative, to hand it
over to the Trustees of the Home, which l
now do through the delivery of this letter"
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
The Pacific Short Line Between Ogden
and Sioux City.


CHICAGO, August 23d-A railroad mys-
terry is partially explained. The Pacific
Short Line, now building between Sioux
City and Ogden, is backed by the Manhat-
tan Trust Company of New York. Glass
traffic arrangements have been made with
it by the St. Paul Road, as admitted short
time ago by President Milton, and probably
also With the Great Northwestern. When
completed, the road could easily divide
through business with the Union Pacific,
it having all the Unioh Pacific connections
and three others.
An interview year ago with Chairman
Blanchard of the Central Traffic Associa-
ton and Director of the Pacific Short Line,
seems TO have attracted attention to the
road and its possibilities, and the conse-
quepce is the st. Paul and Northwestern
Roads and two large banking firms are
making spirited bids for the property.
Chairman Blanchard does not wish to sell.
The Manhattan Trust Company favors the
sale, which probably will be made.
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SUICIDE Ar THE BAY.
Dependency over Financial Matters the
Cause.

Dependency over ftnanciai matters the
Cause.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 23d.-Edward
Flint aged So, committed suicide early this
morning by shooting himself in the breast.
Flint has been respondent for some time,
owing to financial troubles. He had been
working in the grocery store owned by d.
Won Staden, corner Twelfth and Folsom
streets, and slept in room of the store,
also occupied by Won StadeD. The latter
states that Flint and himself retired about
III O'Clock last night. He was awakened
by the sound of pistol shot. Hastily
dressing he rushed out on the street and
returned with officer Fleming, who had the
body removed to the Morgue. Deceased
was native OF New York. He has a son
who is Deputy Superintendent OF Stress
at Los A, geles The weapon used by
Flint to take his Ifs was an old fashioned
pistol. carrying very large ball. Flint is
said TO have met his son few days ago
while the latter was on his way to Sacra-
mento, and received s. from him. and was
told by him that be would see him again
ON bis return. which he failed to do.
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POSTAL MATTERS.
Fourth-class Postmasters Appointed and
Offices Established.

Fourth-class Postmasters Appointed and
Offices Established.
WASHINGTON. August 23d.-The follow
ing have been appointed fourth-class Post
masters for the Pacific Coast:
Arizona-George w. Bonacker at Pay
son, ella county, vice Miss M. thompson,
California-William c. Erben at San
Bruno, San Mateo county, vice William l..
Erben.
Washington-Williara Crane at Hough-
ton. King county, vice James Curtis, re-
signed; G. G. Dalton at llwaco., Pacinc
county, vice W. w. Ward. removed:
A new Postoffice has been established
at Valley Grove, Walla Walla county,
Washington, with Mary U. Nelson as POST
mistress.
The Postoffice at Woodlawn, Whatoom
county, Washington, has been discon-
timed
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Dissatisfied Grand Army Men.

BosToS, August 2Si-Several representa-
tive Grand Army men in this city are pro-
noting the formation of an encampment of
Union Veteran Legion, to be made up of
Withdrawals from the Grand Army of the
Republic, with the administration of whose
affairs it is stated, there is considerable
dissatisfaction among the members.
Drafted men and substitutes are not eligi-
BILE to membership in the Legion.
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Ha.rin,s Stable.

New York. August 23d.-Mr. Haggin
arrived from Europe to-day. In reply, he
denied the report that he was to sell his
stable. Possibly he might part with some
of the youngsters" but would keep allthe
Tuesday.