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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-07-18
OId-Time Signals.

AS long ago as 1888 years before Christ
Alexander the Great employed mirrors to
convey signals by the light of the sun.
Since the time of the great warrior the
idea has been reduced to science and
called photography" The heliostat, an
instrument invented in Holland early in
the eighteenth century, and the hello
graph, invented in Manse. in 1875, have
both been used by the British army in
their Eastern campaigns. The instru-
ments mentioned differ somewhat in
construction but the results are the same.
no matter which instrument is used. In
both signals are produced by causing a
reflected ray of the sun to appear and dis
appear alternately at distant point, the
intervals of appearance and obstruction
being carried in lengths so as to produce
the long and short signals known as the
Morse alphabet. In these instruments
the rejecting body is a glass mirror.
which varies in size according to the dis
lance to which it is desired 10 signal. A
five-inch mirror has given under favor
able atmospheric conditions distinct sig
nails that could be read sixty miles away.
The heliograph has also been found to be
of great service in defining distant points
OF large surveys, and was used TO a fine
advantage for verifying the arc of the me-
ridian by the astronomers at the Cape OF
Good Hope few years ago.
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administration, were arrested this after
noon by Federal authorities. Both men
have been indicted for conspiring to land
Chinese on fraudulent certificates and to
smuggle opium. Lotan Immediately fur
nished a $1,000 bond and was released.
1t is stated other arrests Will be made.
Nat Blum and William Dunbar, who
We're separately indicted few days ago,
have been jointly indicted on the charges
OF aiding the Chinese to land on fraudu-
l3pt certificates. The indictment con-
tains ten counts.
ASTORIA, July lex Customs In
spector Thomas Linville was arrested
here to-day on an indictment by the
United States Grand Jury for alleged
completely in smuggling operations.
James Kearney, another ex-Inspector,
was also indicted, but he is at present in
Albany. Linville furnished bonds.
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STEAMER WRECKED.

The Emily Lost In the Breakers at
Coos Bay-One Person Drowned.
PORTLAND or, July 17.-An Orego-
MAN special from Marshfield, Or, says:
The steamer Emily from'San Francisco,
went ashore near the entrance to Coos
Bay this morning during fog. The YES
sci struck near the south spit, and soon
after the rudder became disabled, allow
ing her to drift into the breakers. The
Government boat General Wright went
to her aid with life-saving crew and
boat. The life-saving crew with boat
soon boarded the Emily and took a load
of passengers of.
After several trips all the passengers
and crew, consisting OF, fifty-six persons,
were taken off safely, except Charles
Robinson, who was washed overheard
and drowned. The steamer was coming
in on the ebb tide, and was carried on the
spit by its force. She had on board IS5
tons of freight, valued at about $4,000, all
OF which is total loss. The tugs Hunter
and Liberty towed the after part of the
hull and after cabin to Empire City, but
the vessel is almost a total wreck.
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Burke reminded Admiral Tryon that he
certainly haG said the distance ought 10
be more than six cables. The Admiral
turned to Lieutenant Clifford and said:
Leave it at six" Captain Burke then
called the AdmiraPs attention to the fact
that the Victoria was turning in a circle
of 800 yards. The Admiral replied, Let
1t remain at six CABLES" and Captain
Burke went above.
Captain Burke further said when he
was satisfied by personal observation
that the Camperdown was coming dan
gerously close, he said to the Admiral
that they had better do something. The
Admiral looked up, but made no reply.
Receiving no reply, Burke again ad-
dressed the Admiral, repeating quickly
two or three times the request to go
astern at full speed with the port screw.
At last the Admiral said. YES" The
port screw was soon started at full speed
astern, and shortly after Captain Burke
ordered both screws at full speed astern.
The ships way, however, was not
checked appreciably before the collision.
which occurred within three and a half
or four minutes after hauling down the
signal.
As to the events after the collision, Cap
tain Burke said he believed the com
mander gave no orders, but just at the
last moment Lieutenant Heath gave or
ders to jump. The Captain said when
the Victoria went down the shock of
striking the. bottom was so tremendous as
to cause her boilers and machinery to GO
to pieces. After describing at length the
perils of the men sucked down in the
swirl and battered by the wreckage,
Burke expressed the opinion that many
more would have been saved if the ship
had sank gradually instead of turning
over
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Beedleson Ahead of Time.

AMSTERDAM IN. W, July 17.-Frank
S. Beedleson, the one-legged bicycle
rider, riding from San Francisco to New
York TOR a sporting paper of Syracuse,
arrived in Amsterdam, at o'clock to-
night, having made the run from Canos-
tova, l0I miles, to-day. This is the sixth
day in which he made over 100 miles.
Yesterday was the sixty-second day on
the road and the fifty-second day of act
ual riding. He leaves Amsterdam at 7:3O
tomorrow morning. He will reach New
Yord on Thursday, twenty days ahead of
the two-legged riders record.
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vICE-PREsIDENr STEVENSON.
Seeing the sights and Being Enter
tanned Down South.


tanned Down South.
SANTA BARBARA, July l7.-Vice-Presi-
dent Stevenson and party arrived here
tonight on the steamer Corona from San
Diego. They were driven directly to the
Franciscan Mission, which the visitors
had expressed desire to see. The guests
were received by the padres, who showed
them through the church, decorated for
the occasion. After few moments they
again entered their carriages and were
driven to the San Marcos Hotel, where a
reception was given.
Notwithstanding the lateness of the
hour, quite a large crowd had gathered
at the hotel to witness the reception of
the Vice President. The reception room
was brilliantly lighted and decorated.
and was packed when the guests were es-
corted to their places, and Mayer E. w.
Gaty delivered the address of welcome.
General Stevenson replied, expressing
thanks for the cordially which had been
shown himself and others on their trip
through the Golden State.
Mrs. Stevenson was presented with an
album containing about twenty five views
of Channel City and vicinity. Other
members of the party beside the Vice
President spoke, but the guests departed
for the boat, already four hours late, be-
lore large humber of Barbarenos who
were present were presented to Mr..
Stevenson. The Corona sailed about mid
night with the distinguished passengers
on their way north.
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BOLD HIGHwAYMAN.
An Aged Lady Robbed in Broad Day.
light Near santa ROSA.

An Aged Lady Robbed in Broad Day
light Near santa Rosa.
SANTA Rosa, July 17.-Mrs. Metlar.
aged 20 years, was robbed at IL
o'clock to-day by a young man
while she was driving to her home
on the Bennett Valley road. The man
jumped into the buggy, seized the reins,
went through her pockets and then threw
the old lady out OF the buggy and at
tempted to assault her. She came into
town this afternoon and told what had
happened, but it was then to late to hope
TO catch the man. All he got was purse
with small change in it. She had s.
gold piece done up in handkerchief,
which the robber failed to secure.
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eral Days.


New YORK, July IAN off-hand
fight with gloves in a vacant lot up town
tonight resulted in the death of one of
the participants. George Mcdonald, a
years of age, and a man named Frank J.
Egan, of whom the police appear to know
little or nothing, put on gloves, and in
the presence of fifty spectators smashed
each other. In the second round Egan
struck Mcdonald terrific blow on the
jaw. which felled him like an OK and rem
dered him unconscious. He never re-
covered, and died in the hospital two
hours later. Egan escaped.
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NICARAGUA REVOLT.
The President and Minister of Foreign
Affairs in Prison.

WASHINGTON, July II. : Secretary
Gresham has received a cable from Min
lister Baker, dated Managua, July 18th, as
follows: 1.-The Nicaraguan President and
Minister of Foreign Affairs are still in
prison at Leon. A meeting of the Cab
met proclaimed Zavalla dictator. A large
majority Of the Nicaraguans support the
Government"
THE ALLIANCE ORDERED TO CoRINTo.
WASHINGTON, July Photographic
orders were semitic Commander Whiting,
commanding the United States steamship
Alliance at CaIlao, Peru, to proceed at once
to Corinto, port on the west coast of
Nicaragua nearest to Leon, where the
latest revolution is at its hight, and pro-
tect American interests there. 1t will
take at least a week to make the trim.
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Special to the REcoRD-Ux1oN.

BAKER CITY orr, July If. w.
Calm was hanged on Friday at Canyon
City for the murder of man named
Shaw. He implored the forgiveness of
the world, and the trap was sprung while
he was offering up prayer in German.
The day before the execution he confessed
to having committed the crime, stating
that Mrs. Shaw beat her husband on the
head with hammer after he had killed
him and assisted in disposing of the
body. He stated that Shaw and his wife
were quarreling when he came into the
house. Shaw drew pistol and threat
ened to kill them both. He then hit
Shaw on the head with hammer, killing
him instantly.
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THEIR PLANS GIVEN AWAY.
Murderous Plot of Prisoners to Gafu,
Their Freedom.


ALBANY On. ", July 1.-THE Warden
Of Clinton Prison, at Dannemora, came
down to Albany late this afternoon and
related to Governor Flower a brutal
scheme OF a number of long-term prison.
ers confined to gain their freedom, which
included the cold-blooded murder Of sew
eral prison guards. One of the prisoners
who was asked to enter into the murder
Gus attempt refused, and it was through
him that the prison authorities became
aware of the plot. The Governor, when
he heard of the facts, Immediately par
doned the prisoner who had the courage
and manliness to prevent the human
slaughter.
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Fire at DeIano.

DELANo, July 17.-At IL o'clock this
evening fire broke out in the loft of l..
W. Martins livery barn on the east side.
The flames soon spread to the adjoining
buildings, and only through great efforts
was the progress of the fire stayed. The
losses so far as known are as follows: l..
". Martin, livery barn and grain sup
plies, $4,000, no insurance; DR.. ]. S.
Mitchell, 5000, fully insured; Mrs. j.
karmilinski, building, $500; Frates
Bros, saloon, $1,000, some insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
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THE VICTORIA DISASTER.
Court-Martial of Captain Burke and
Others Opened.

VALETTA Malta, July 1.-THE court
martial appointed to try Captain Burke.
Staff Commander Hawkins-Smith and
the surviving officers of the British bat
tleship Victoria opened to-day upon the
Hibernia, flagship of Rear-Admiral
Tracey. Captain Burke and others were
heard.
Captain Burke made technical ex-
PLANTATION of the maneuvers. He and
Statf-Commander Hawkins-Smith went
to Admiral Tryon's cabin together and
received orders. The Vice Admiral.
after having originally fixed the distance
between the ships at six cables. agreed
with the suggestion of the Staff Com
mander that it should be eight lengths.
Later, on deck, when Lieutenant Clifford
said the question had been raised, and
that the Staff-Commander had told him
eight cables was to be signaled, Captain
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CONGRESS or EDUCATORS.
One of the Most Notable of the MANY
WORLDS Fair GatherInns

One of the Most Notable of the MANY
Worlds Fair Gatherings.
CHICAGO, July 1.-THE Congress of
Educators, one of the most notable of the
many Worlds Fair gatherings, began to-
day and lasts until next week. Many
notable people are present. DR.. Harris.
Commissioner of Education of the United
States; NJ. Gabriel Comcompayre, of
Poictiers, Chancellor Bernard of the
University of Wisconsin, and others
made responses to addresses of welcome.
Among the notables attending the con-
gress is DR.. Albert Shaw, editor of the
American edition of ReUtew OF Reuie,cs, in
connection with whose visit it is an
nounced that he is soon to marry Miss
Elizabeth Bacon of Reading, Pa.
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THE DEED A FORGERY.
DIR. f. Floyd on Trial for Obtaining
Money Under False Pretensas

NOhNy IreCenS6S.
STOCKTON, July I7.-Dr. E. Floyd, who
is well known in Los Angeles, is on trial
here for obtaining money by false pre-
lenses, in selling the right to sell patent
flat iron. y similar charge was made
against him in Los Angeles, but he in
troduced a deed from the patentee to
himself, and escaped. He evidently
hoped to do the same thing here, but
Sheriff Cunningham and District Attor-
ney Meter brought the patentee here
from Kansas, and he walked into the
courtroom to-day, creating a sensation.
1t was proved that Floyd personated the
patentee before Notary F. C. Moseback
IN San Francisco, and acknowledged a
deed to himself The patentee swore it
was a forgery, as did his general agent.
Floyd will put in his defense Tomorrow.
-Four warrants are lying here for the
doctor, who is wanted for the same
charge in other counties.
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the great thoroughbred stallion Meddler.
arrived to-day on the steamer Bowie. The
horse is now the property of w. Fl.
Forbes, owner of the Neponset Farms at
Dedham, Mass, who paid S75, 900 for him.
Cause of the Readings Embarrassment.
PHILADELPHIA, July II. - Isaac L.
Rice, late foreign representative OF the
Reading Company, to-day issued another
statement on the affairs of the company.
The Lehigh Valley lease and coal pur-
chases, to both of which President Harris
announced his determination to adhere,
have been, Rice says, the main causes OF
the Readings present embarrassment,
and if persisted in must inevitably end
in its complete destruction.
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SENATOR srANFoRD's WILL.
Tho Document Admitted to Probate in
judge Coffey,s Court.

The Document Admitted to Probate in
Judge Coffey's Court.
san FRANCISCO, July 1.-THE will of
Senator Leland Stanford was admitted to
probate this morning by Judge Coffey in
Department Nine of the Superior Court.
The sorrowing widow, clad in deep
mourning, appeared shortly after the
court opened and patiently awaited for
the Judge to ascend the bench. She was
accompanied by number of intimate
friends. among whom were Stephen
Gage, the lifelong friend of the deceased
Senator; Colonel C. f. Croker, Vice
President of the Southern Pacific Rail
road Company; Timothy Hopkins, At
toruey Russell Wilson, Mountford Will
son, Major Rathbone and Secretary II.
Nash.
Mrs. Stanford, who petitioned for let
tiers of administration upon her hus-
bands estate, was called 10 the stand by
Judge Cotfey and identified the signature
TO the will and gave the other informa-
ton customary on such occasions. The
time and place of making the will was
set forth in the affidavit sworn to by f.
7. Draper.
The following subscribing witnesses
were also examined: Russell j. Wilson,
Timothy Hopkins, Major J. L. Rath-
bone, Henry I. Scott, H. C. Nash,
Colonel Charles f. Croker and NJ. S.
Wilson.
Judge Cofey made the necessary order
admitting the will to probate and grant
ing letters of administration to Mrs.
Stanford as prayed for.
The widow will serve as executrix
without bonds, as provided for in the
last will and testament of Senator Stan
lord.
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WORLDS FAIR RATES.
Western Roads Preparing for a BI
Reduction In Enres.

Western Roads Preparing for Big
deduction in Fares.
CHICAGO, July 1.-THE Western roads
are at last ready to come down on
Worlds Fair rates, and are ready to get
almost to the bottom. The st. Paul,
northwestern. Atchison and Rock Island
to-day requested Chairman Caldwell of
the Western Passenger Association to
call meeting for Friday, saying it is de-
sirable that tickets be sold every day
good for passage on regular trains and
good for return passage from Chicago any
day up to and including the final return
limit of about thirty days. One way
rates between important terminals are to
be based proportionately upon whatever
reduction may be made or agreed upon
for round trip rates. The association will
consider the establishment of a fare of
one and third for the round trip for
points within 30 miles of Chicago. and
one fare from points over POO miles from
Chicago. There is every prospect that
the association will yield these points.
The passenger business for July is show
ing marked decrease from June, and
the roads are beginning to feel uneasy.
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SEAL FISHERIES TROUBLE.
Inc Mohican Fired Upon and Disable
by Hawaiian steamer.

The Mohican Fired Upon and Disabled
by Hawaiian steamer.
PORT TOWNSEND (Wash.), July IL
Advices from Alaska state that the
United States man-ot-war Mohican was
fired upon and disabled in Behring Sea
on June 18th by the Hawaiian steamer
Alexandria. which sailed from San
Francisco last April. The Mohican dis
covered the Alexandria in the act of rand
ing the seal rookeries, and tried to inter-
cept her, firing two shots across her bows.
The Alexandria returned the fire, strik-
ing the Mohican amidships and disabling
her engines. The Mohican went to I'm
alaska for repairs, and the Alexandria es-
capped.
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Two Fights at Newark.

NEWARK On. j., July l7.-Austin Glib
bons of Paterson. who claims to be
Americas lightweight champion, es-
sayed tonight to knock out "Bull" Nc
earthly of Philadelphia in four rounds,
but Mccarthy made those four rounds so
hot the match was declared a draw.
Australian Billy Murphy, ex-champion
feather-weight of the world, and Edward
Listman, champion Of New York, also
fought four vicious rounds without re-
suit.
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Cause of the ReadinC,s Embarrass
President CIeyeIaud,

BUzzARD's BAY (Mass.), July H.
President Cleveland left here this morn
ing on a steam yacht. He may be bound
down the bay merely, though it is posi-
bic he may be going to New York.
NEWPORT Or. L., July 1.-THE yacht
Oneida, with President Cleveland aboard,
anchored in the outer harbor this even
iOu
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-07-18
Theatrical Employees.

New YORK, July 17.-Forty-two dele
gates from the Theatrical Employees
Union in twenty-five States to-day
formed national alliance of theatrical
employees. John S. Williams of New
York was elected President
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VIII be Lynched if Captured.

BIRMINGHAM (Ala.), July IA posse
has been searching since Saturday night
near Briertield, for negro charged with
the assault, robbery and murder of two
women. He retreated into the swamp
which was surrounded last night, and it
is believed he will be captured and
lynched.
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American Road Kecord Rroken,

CHICAGO, July 1.-THE fve-mile road
race of the Calumet Cycling Club resulted
in the breaking of the American road
record for that distance. \. L. Leonardo
did the trick in 1890, beating the former
record by eight seconds.
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HE NEVER RECOVERED.
Fatal Termination of an 0f-Hand
Glove Fight at New York.
ONE PARTICIPANT NOW A SUBJECT
FOR THE UNDERTAKEN.

The Western Roads Preparing to Come
Down on Worlds Fair Rates-Meet-
ing of the Association to be Held
on Friday to Settle the Matter
Heavy clearinghouse Payments
at New York Cause the Gold Re-
serve to Drop Lower Than for Sew
eral Days.
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Justice BIatchtora,s Successor.

New YORK, July I7.-Congressman
Magner said this afternoon that Presi-
dent Cleveland had rendered State Su-
preme Court Justice Edgar NJ. Cullen the
appointment to the Supreme Court of the
United States in place Of the late Justice
Blatchford
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-07-18

LONDON, July ia large fire is burn
ing in the warehouse district, between
Leadenham street and Bevis Marks and
Commomile streets. Many warehouses
are already in ruins, and the fire I'M
checked
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More Aggressive Than Ever.

VALPARAISO, July H.-Apparently
undismayed by the loss of navy and land
forces the revolutionists in Rio Grande
do Sui are more aggressive than ever.
Generals Saraiva, Tavarez and Salgada
have combined their forces and are now
besieging Yaguaron city. The town is
well defended and capture is difficult.
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ITO the Worlds Fair, or Bust,

TOPEKA (Kas.), July 17.-Dick Stone, a
California farmer, and wife passed
through Topeka to-day in covered
wagon, on which was painted: "From
California to the Worlds Fair, or Bust"
The couple left Fresno May 18th.
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Held to Answer.

SAN DIEGO, July II. = Chavez, the
Mexican who assaulted Mrs. Foss at San
Luis Key yesterday morning, was taken
TO Oceanside to-day, where his prelimi-
nary examination was held. He was
bound over in $500 bail to the Superior
Court. Being unable to give bonds. he
was returned to the County Jail in this
city by officers tonight. His victim is
badly wounded, but slowly recovering.
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ConsuI-General of Hawaii.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE President
has recognized Charles t. Wilder as Con-
sul-General of the Provisional Govern
ment of the Hawaiian Islands for the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada and
WASHINGTON
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HEATH MURDER TRIAL.
New Theory Advanced for the Deaf
of McWhirter.

New IHeOTy AuNauCeU TOT the Death
of McWhirter.
FRESNO, July F.-Eugene Deuprey
to-day continued his argument for the
defense in the Heath case. He advanced
a new theory for the death OF Nc
Whittier, saying he shot himself acct
dentally by running against q clothes
line post while running toward the house.
after having shot holes in the buildings
and fences. This is the third theory.
Mr.. Foote Friday said it was murder,
but the guilty man had not been caught.
Saturday Deuprey said it was suicide.
To-day he said it was accidental shooting.
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Death of an Old Farmer

SoNoMA, July H.-John Dowdall, an
old resident and prominent farmer of this
valley, died at his home near Sonoma last
night. Deceased was a native of Ireland.
aged 10 years
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Three NIen Prohahlv nrn,rnaa

SAN Francisco, July H. Passengers
on the steamer Donohue, from Tiburon,
Tonight report seeing whaleboat con-
tanning three men capsize off Tiburon.
Later an empty whaleboat was found
upside down. The names and particulars
are not obtainable tonight.
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Mistaken for a Burglar.

CHICAGO, July 7.-Joseph Midoc Of
Little Rock, Ark, was fumbling about in
Louis Dllon's room at o'clock this
morning, when Dillon, awaking sud