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The record-union., 1891-07-09
Special to the REcoRp, UNION.

WASHINGTON, July SIN the year
ending May 81, 1890, nearly I44,OO0 per-
sons were employed in tho lumber in
dustry i'll Michigan, Wisconsin and Min
nesota, receiving over $50. 900 in
wages. Tho investigations of the Census
bureau indicate that the industry in
these States will cease within six years.
SO far as 1t depends on lands held by in
dlvlduals. Already employers have be-
gun to prepare for tho future by buyiup
largo areas of timberod lands in other
States. In Monta IA and Idaho thev have
become owners over n million acres
OF iir and cedar, which it is estimated
Will yield five thousand million feet, board
measure, of merchantable lumber. In
California, Oregon and Washington they
have acquired over 100000 acres of
fir and redwood, and the estimated Weld
is nearly 2s,O00,OOO feet. In VIRGINIA
North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ala
Dama, Mississippi, louisiana, Arkansas
and Missouri their holdings amount
to 100000 acres of yellow pine and
cypress, which it is estimated, will yield
a total of over 1000, 100000 feet, and in
west Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee,
ONO and Illinois they own 10000 acres
of yellow poplars and hard woods, which
it is estimated Will produce a total of
over l, 100, ,000, 600 feet.
These figures seem prodigious, and vet
they make an aggregate of less than 46.-
GOO, 100000 feet, which is less than five
times the aggregate output of white pine
lumber from the mills of the Northwest
ern states in the year 1890, and less by
$4,000, 900 feet than the estimated
amount of merchantable lumber landing
on private or corporate holding in the
States of Michigan, Wisconsin and Min
nesota. On May 81, 1890, the Census Bu-
reau had been unable to ascertain how
much land still in these States belongs to
the United States, and how much to each
OF the States, respectively, and the opin-
ion is expressed that the timber thereon
comprises substantially the entire reserve
upon which dependence can be placed
for future supplies from the Northwest
after the year 1895. Nearly all the mer-
chantable white pine remaining in the
United States is found in the three States
mentioned.
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Wedding Gifts.

In a judicious editorial on wedding
gifts, HdT.per'S Bazaar has this to say
concering a custom which, happily, is no
longer countenanced by the best society:
That one may have as many recurring
wedding festivals as there are wedding
days recurring, no one will deny. But
that one may turn any of these festivals
into an excuse for begging and receiving,
an excuse for imposing another domestic
tax upon friends and acquaintances, no
one now will assert, whatever may have
been polite usage a generation since. In
deed, whatever one thinks of the great
sacredness and tenderness of the mar
riage relation, it seems difficult to see
how any can be willingato vulgarize and
profane it by such a custom as the asking
and receiving of gifts, and we would eX
pect its anniversaries to be celebrated.
not in rude merry making, but sort of
sweet solemnity, making such things
impossible.
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Special to the REcoRp-UN1oN.

SAN DIEGO, July 8.-The penalty of
$500 which the Treasury Department has
demanded of the steamer Itata for leav
ing port without clearance papers has not
been paid yet, but will probably be to-
morrow.
To-day Marshal Gard reseized the Itata
and placed an officer in charge. This act
was necessary to start the libel proceed
ing commenced by the United States Dis
trict Attorney.
1t is now understood that the attorneys
had advised Captain Manzen and Com
mandant Tejeda to pay the fine at once,
and get the vessel released from the Gus
tody of the customs officers, and before
Marshal Gard could reseize the vessel ''tO
get out of San Diego harbor as quick as
steam would carry her."
Upon receiving this advice Mansen re-
turned from Los Angeles, and tele-
graphed to Teieda, who returned at noon
to-day. Meantime Mansen and the other
officers of the Itata had returned to the
vessel, saying that they had been on shore
several days and desired a rest. None of
the crew had been allowed ashore, SO all
was in readiness for the escape Of the
vessel upon the arrival of Commander
Tejeda.
AT l0:30 o'clock this morning Marshal
Gard and a deputy stepped aboard the
Itata and seized the vessel for violation
of the neutrality laws, and kidnapping a
United States officer. Manzen was crest
fallen upon the appearance ofthe Marshal,
and anNiously awaited the arrival of
Tejeda, who fastened to the ship imme-
diately upon the arrival of the train, and
held a secret consultation with ManZen.
The plan to sail out last night was there
fore frustrated.
Had she got away before reseizure
much delay would probably have re-
sulted before the Charleston could get
under way TO chase her again, and by
that time the Itata could have possibly
escaped.
LIBEL PAPERS FILED.
Los ANGELES, July S.-This afternoon
District Attorney Cole filed libel against
the steamer Itata before Judge Ross of
the United States Court, who ordered q
warrant of arrest issued returnable on
Monday next. The libel is for a viola
ton Of the neutral laws in fitting out the
Itata as a war vessel at San Clemente Is
land on May 9th to cruise against the Re-
public of Chile
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the collectors was observed by the Chi
nese, and the entrance was at once closed
by strong iron-wood door. The col
Iectors were determined to get on the in
side of the building. and with the aid of
axes the door was battered down. Fur
ther progress was stopped by a second
door, and it required half an hours work
to knock 1t out of place. The Chinese,
however. We're not to be found in the
room, and no signs of an opium manu-
factory were observable. Further search
revealed another door leading to the sup
posed factory, and an attempt to batter it
down occupied considerable time. The
barrier was too strong, however, and re-
sisted the efforts of the officials. Atten-
tion was then given to the walls, and in a
short time an entrance had been gained
by cutting through one of them. In the
room five Cinnamon were discovered and
also a complete OUTFIT for the manufacture
of opium. The furnace was DESTROYED,
and all of the pans, ladies and pots for
boiling the opium were seized No arrests
were made, as the proprietor could not be
found.
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CHoKED TO DEATH.
George +. Rahm Dies Suddenly at
Blncl<'s Station.


Blacks Station.
WOODLAND, July Sword was re-
ceived by telephone yesterday from
Blacks Station stating that George f.
Rahm had choked TO death.
The particulars, as far as could be as
certained, are as follow: 1t appears that
the deceased arrived on the 1920 train,
presumably from Cacheville. He walked
about for few moments, conversed with
friends, seemed In the best of spirits, and
then went to warehouse near by where
a DINNER was being served by the MEM
bers of the Farmers Alliance. 1t is not
known whether he eat or not, but in few
minutes after he left the warehouse.
While standing in front of the hotel it
was noticed by bystanders that he was
coughing violently, when he suddenly
fell dead, naturally causing the presump-
ton that he had choked to death.
The deceased was well known through
out Iolo, Solano and Colusa Counties.
lie was a cousin of Frank NJ. Rahm of
this city. He came here from Ohio i'm
1866. His occupation was that of a horse
breaker and trainer. He was SINGLE
man, aged about 81 years.
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from Buckingham Palace on Friday next
of the Emperor and party, on their way
to Guildhall. Business along the route
Of the procession will be practically sus-
pended, and the windows overlooking
the route are letting at Wy high prices.
The most elaborate preparations have
been made to decorate the streets, and it
is expected that the pageant on Friday
next will exceed in pomp, military and
civic display anything seen In this city
since the Thanksgiving ceremony in st.
PauPs over the recovery of the Prince of
Wales from typhoid fever many years
ago.
The opera performance this evening
was the finest spectacle ever witnessed in
London, surprising III every way any
previous affair Of the kind. The interior
of the opera-house was 1avishly deco
rated. Several thousand pounds were
spent for flowers alone. The audience
was composed of the best known of the
ariStOcracy.
The Prince of Wales conducted the EN-
press and the Emperor conducted the
Princess of Wales to the royal box. The
Duke and the Duchess of Edinburgh,
Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Duke
and Duchess Of Fife, Marquis and Mar
chloncsS OF Lorne, and twenty other
members Of the royal family composed
the rest of the party.
The programme was splandidly carried
out. Miss Eames, Nine Albani and
Dereszkes received unsauted plaudits
from the occupants of the royal boxes
1t was after midnight before the 'Hu-
guenotso was begun.
The lives of the German Emperor and
other royalties We're endangered by an
incident which occurred at the review of
the Elton Volunteers, on Monday, and
which was kept secret. A reporter
learned the facts tonight from a person
of undoubted authority. The Emperor
at the time referred to was watching the
evolutions of the boys with great interest,
and stood chatting with the Prince of
Wales and others, directly IN front of the
line.
Finally, the command to fire was
given, which was followed by an explo-
sion from a gun, while the hammers of
all the other guns simply clicked, as
was intended. It was explained that one
boy had put in blank cartridge by mis-
take. but ii is also asserted that there was
ball cartridge, which the lad had care
lessly left in his gun the week before,
after range firing. All the officers
present FASTENED to assure the Emperor
that it was only a blank cartridge The
Emperor, smiling, was unmoved, but on
returning home, it is reported that he
said he was certain it was no blank
cartridge, because he heard the whiz of
the bullet distinctly.
THE EMPERoR's> SPEECH.
LONDON, July 8.-Iruth says the Queen
has stipulated that Emperor William
shall write out. the speech which he is to
make at Guildhall Friday next in reply
to the address OF welcome which will be
made there by the Recorder on the part of
the corporation. After having written out
his speech, according to Truth, the EN-
peror must submit it to the Queen for APP
prOval. The Emperor is only to read
those portions of his speech which may
have met with the Queens approval.
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New Orleans Jurv-RrIbor.s.

New ORLEANS, July S.-A PicGy,tle
Opelousos special says the Supreme
Court this evening affirmed the decision
of the New Orleans Criminal Court in
the cases of the State VS.. Thomas Nc
Chrystal and the State VS.. Bernard
Claude, consigning the two accused to
the penitentiary. The court holds that
the statute embraces tales-jurors as we'll
as other jurors. These are two of the
Hennessy iury-bribery cases.
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MURDERoUs REDSKINS.
They Attack n Mining Camp IN Ar
Zona and Drive the Miners Ont

Aoilt anu bFlfe INC 1hAuerS ouI.
SAN FRANCISCO, July S.-A Chronicle
special from Tombstone, Ariz., says that
the Apaches who shot q Chinaman in the
Canane Mountains ten days ago were
pursued by company of Mexican rang
ers and driven to the top of the mount
aims, where the soldiers were forced to
return. The renegades then entered
Arizona and attacked mining camp
within thirty miles of Fort Huachuca last
Monday morning and drove the miners
out of the camp. Salter warned the
rancbers in the vicinity, and notified the
commander at Fort Huachuca Thirty
cavalrymen left the Fort Tuesday morn
ing for the scene, and have not yet re-
turned. The Indians, who are twelve in
number. are believed to be on their way
back to San Carlos.
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Mrs. Thompson Adiudged insane.

KANSAS CITY, July S.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Thompson, the noted philanthropist of
Stanford, Conn.,, was adjudged insane
this morning, and q curator will be ap-
pointed to care for her property in this
State. David Mccormick, contractor OF
this city, will combat the transfer of Mrs.
Thompson's property into the hands of
curator.
Mr.. Mccormick was engaged to be
married to a niece OF Mrs. Thompson.
The niece died. and Mccormick claimed
that the property which was to be given
by Mrs. Thompson TO the niece, upon
her marriage, was, upon the latter's
death, given to him. The property is
valued at $500, 0,0O0
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VENEZUELA BOUNDARY DISPUTE.
Efforts of Secretary Blaine to Secure
nn AmIcabIe Adjustment.

Efforts of Secretary Blaine to Secure
an Amicable Adjustment.
WASHINGTON, July SIN the diplo-
matte correspondence of last year, just
published, is the statement of the efforts
made by the Government of the United
States to secure an amicable adjustment
of the boundary dispute between Vene-
zuela and Great Britain. On February
II, 1890, the Venezuelan Minister repre-
sented to Secretary Blaine that the Brit
ish Government had forcibly taken pos
session of part of Venezuelan Guiana,
and begged the intervention of the United
States. Mr.. Blaine instructed Minister
Lincoln at London to use his good offices
with Lord Salisbury to bring about re-
sumption of the diplomatic intercourse
between Great Britain and Venezuela az
preliminary steps toward a settlement by
arbitration, and to propose an informal
conference in Washington or London.
The position of the United States is solely
of impartial friendship.
Lord Salisbury, after some time, wrote
to Minister Lincoln saying that her
maiesty's Government was very sensible
of the friendly feelings which prompted
the offer On the part Of the United States,
but were at the present time in commu-
nication with the Venezuelan Minister
at Paris in reference to a renewal of
diplomatic relations, the rupture of
which was an act of Venezuela. He
added that he had informed Senior Ur-
baneja of the willingness Of Great Britain
to abandon certain portions OF the claim
which they believe themselves i'll strict
right entitled to, and to submit other por-
tions to arbitration, reservlng only that
territory as to which they believe their
rights admit OF no reasonable doubt.
Public opinion on the subject, he said, is
unfortunately much excited in Venezuela
and the facts of the case had not been un-
derstood.
On June 25th Mr.. Lincoln presented to
Lord Salisbury Senior Pulido, Special
Venezuelan Envoy, who was courteously
received, and there the matter ended, SO
far as the correspondence shows.
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The servia,s Passengers.

NEW YORK, July 8.-Prince George of
Greece and his party, on their return to
this city last night, after their unsuccess-
full attempt to get to Europe on the Cum
ard Line steamer Servia, secured passage
on the Inman Line steamer City of New
York and sailed on her this morning.
York. Five who sailed on the Servia
made second start this morning ON the
White Star liner Britannia. A large
number of Americans who sailed on the
Servia for summer trip to Europe
abandoned their purpose and will return
home
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LUMBER INDUSTRY.
The Supply in the Northwest Rap
idly Giving Out.
OPERATORS ACQUIRING TIMBER
LANDS ON THIS COAST.

secretary Spaulding Renders a De-
cision That Liquors Taken on Board
Ainslla Steamers at Foreign Ports
for Salo to Passengers Arc Subiect
to Duty, and Must Be Entered at
the Home Port Before Consumed.
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Behrine Sen Commissioners

New YORK, July 8.-A HeralPs
Washington special states that the Amer
lean Commissioners to examine the con-
dition of the seal fisheries in Behrinp Sea
have been named and will soon be on
their way to Alaska. The names as
agreed upon are Professor Il. G. Menden-
hall and Professor G. Hart Merriam.
Professor Mendenhall is Superintend-
ent of the coast survey, and is scientist of
the highest attainmentS. Professor Mer-
rian is ornithologist of the Agricultural
Department, and, while a young man,
has commended himself strongly to
Secretary Rusk for thorough scientific
knoWled0e
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State BOARD of Pharmacv,

SAN FRANCISCO, July S.-The State
Board of Pharmacy met to-day and de-
cided that all pharmacists in the State
who are not graduates, licenciates or
practiciug pharmacists must pass ex-
animation before the board. Certificates
of the Boards of Pharmacy of other
States will not be accepted.
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ENGLAND's IMPERIAL VISITOR.
The Emperor and Empress Visit the
Royal MauSoleum

LONDON, July S.-The Emperor and
Empress OF Germany, after having break
tasted with Queen Victoria, drove to
Frogmoro and visited the royal mauso-
leum. The imperial party afterward
lunched at Windsor, and then were
driven to Cumberland Lodge, where the
silver wedding of Prince and Princess
Christian of Schleswig- Holstein was be-
ing celebrated. On leaving Cumberland
Lodge the Emperor witnessed a cricket
match at Windsor. Later in the after
noon he took leave of the Queen and
went to London, where he will this even
ing be present at the grand ''commandr
performance of the Royal Italian Opera
Company.
The great event for London of the En-
peror's visit will be the passage to and
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Two Miners Seriously Hurt.

ANGELS CAMP, July Son the morn
ing of July 9th the rope which holds the
bucket in the shaft of the Consolidated
Gold Mining Company at Robinson's
Ferry broke, letting the bucket fall
distance of 130 feet on two miners who
were working at the bottom of the shaft.
As far as can be learned the men are seri-
ously hurt.
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SENSATIONAL Ru1nor.

NEW YORK, July 8.-A local paper
prints story about the body of muir
derer Smiler, which was removed from
Sing Sing by his wife. The reporter says
he was only able to see the face, but that
it presented horrible sight. The face
had been burned and scanned by the cleo
trio fluid until it presented the appear
ance of having been broiled.
One Of the undertaker's assistants says
the leg was burned through to the calf
Warden Brown positively refused to
talk about the matter. DR.. Ward, who
was one of the witnesses, tonight re-
peated his previous assertion that not
one of the men executed was burned in
the least.
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Rain Falling.

CHICO, July SIT has been raining
gently since noon to-day, and threatens
to continue through the night. Harvest
ing was stopped. There was very little
damage to grain or fruits.
OROvILLE, July SIT has rained here
all the afternoon, with prospects of a wet
night.
NEVADA CITY, July S.--A brisk rain
storm, which had been threatening all
day, began at dark this evening.
. PETALUMA, July 8.-The weather is
cloudy and the wind southwest. 1t has
been misting here this afternoon, with
good prospect of rain during the night.
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Oregon Farmers OreanIztng.

PORTLAND or, July 8.-Delegates
from seventeen counties in the State met
here to-day and organized State Farm
ers' Alliance.
closed doors, and all except delegates
were excluded. The Committee on Plat
form made report, and after much dis
cussion report was adopted. The plat
form recommends the adoption of the
sub-treasuary scheme as enunciated at
the late Cincinnati Convention, and fa-
vors the free coinage of silver. The cleo
ton of officers was postponed till to-mor-
ONkr
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Death of an Ex-County officer.

Los ANGELES, July S.-Major D. w.
Hamlin. ex-County Auditor, died this
morning at Azusa from wounds received
in the late civil war; He was aged fifty
seven, native of Ohio, and served all
through the war in the Indiana Infantry.
He came TO California at the close of the
war and once owned a large amount of
property, but lost much of it. He leaves
q large family.
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Fatal Ending of a Quarrel.

TRUCKEE, July 8.-Michael Lanahan
and Malcolm McDougal quarreled to-
day and Lanahan attempted to shoot Nc
Dougal. The latter took the pistol away,
whcreupon Lanahan went away and re-
turned, when another struggle ensued, in
which McDougal struck Lanahan several
times on the head with pistol, intiicting
fatal wounds. McDougal was arrested.
Lanahan leaves wife and four children.
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CUSTOMS DECISIONS.
Ruling Relating to Liquors Sold I
Passengers on Alaska Steamers.

Passengers on Alaska Steamers.
WASHINGTON, July 8.-Assistant Sec
rotary Spaulding informs Washington
firm that liquors taken at a foreign port
on board steamships of the Puget Sound
and Alaska Steamship Company for sale
to passengers are subject to duty, and
must be entered at the home port IN the
United States before being consumed.
In the matter of the protest of L. Costa
against the decision of the Collector of
Customs at San Francisco as to the rate
and amount of duties chargeable on GER
tain chestnut flour imported per City of
New York on March 2 1891, the Gen
eral Board OF Appraisers has decided that
such flour is not for use as starch. The
claim that it is dutiable at 20 per cent.
as non-enumerated manufactured
article is sustained.
IN the matter of the protest of Main &
Winchester against Collector Phelps
decision as to the duty chargeable on GER
tain harness liquid imported per ship
DiscOverer, on April I, 1891. the Board of
Appraisers affirm the Collectors decis-
ion. The appellants claimed that this
merchandise was exempt from duty as
being grease or oil, such as is commonly
used in stutfing or dressing leather and
which is fit only for such use. The
Board of Appraisers say it is commonly
used for blacking harness, and was cor
rectly classified under paragraph 2.
Concerning the protest of Muecke 6c
Co, as TO the duty on certain Japanese
rugs, cow-hair and hemp, imported per
City of Rio de Janeiro, in November,
1890, the Appraisers find that said arti-
cles of merchandise are commonly known
as Japanese rugs and carpets, and are
composed of cow's-hair, hemp or iute
and cotton, the hair being the chief com
ponent in value, and they are not known
commercially as hemp or jute carpets.
They are woven with Il cut-pile face, and
are pile fabrics. The protestants' claim
that they are hemp carpets is, therefore,
OYerruled
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Electrfc Storm ~ TeXas.

KYLE (Texas). July S.-This section
was visited last night by an electric
storm, accompanied by high winds, rain
and hail. On the Williams ranch near
here Hawkins dwelling house was de-
stroyed and all the members of the fam
lily injured. a man sleeping in the sec
ond story was blown 200 yards from the
house,
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Fertilization of Sweet wines.

WASHINGTON, July 8.-Commissioner
Mason said to-day that it seems as if the
fortification of sweet wine matter would
never be settled. New points are con-
stantly arising. He has now received
communications from wine dealers in
California, asking that they be allowed to
fortify their wine. Mr.. Mason says this
cannot be done, as the law expressly
provides that only manufacturers are
entitled to this privilege. He has so in
formed his petitioners,
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Funeral of Hannibal Hamlin.

BANGOR (Me.). July S.-The whole city
is in mourning to-day. The remains OF
ox-Vice President Hamlin were re-
moved from his residence to the Unita-
rian Church, where they were viewed by
a large number of people. The funeral
services were held at S:30 O'Clock and
were attended by many prominent men,
including State officials.
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The Whisky Trnst Cn ..

CHICAGO, July S.-The final decision
on the indictments against ex-Secretary
Gibson of the whisky trust was rost-
poned until the August term of court
this morning. BY mutual consent of the
attorneys in the case all the counts were
quashed, except four for attempts to
commit arson, etc. These will be argued
at the August term Of court.