Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-06-23

ermined by experience that the interior
ightning-rod apparatus is capable of con-
lucting all the electricity that could posi-
oily come from any storm, and, with the
additional outside facilities, it is thought
that all danger from lightning will be
lverted. There will be, with the alumni
Gun tips twenty-nine lightning rods on the
roof of the monument for the lightning to
strike, and be conducted thence without
damage into the ground. 1t is almost i'm
possible for bolt to strike at such an an
gle as to escape the roof with its many
Missouri's Vest pulled Down" by the
President and Postoffice Department.
WASHINGTON, June 22d.-Senator Vest is
the latest addition to the army of Demo
cratic politicians who are disgusted with
the Administration. Last Saturday the
Senator went to the Postoffice Department
to make inquiries about applications on
file for vacant Postoffices in his State. He
was told by the messenger at the door of
the Postmaster-G Generals room that he
could not be admitted, because Mr.. Villas
could not see any callers on Saturday. He
then asked to see First-Assistant Post
master-General Hay, and was told that
that gentleman, not feeling well, had gone
home. His patience being almost ex-
hausted, he next asked to see the Chief
Clerk OF the Department. He was es-
corted to that gentleman's Office, and
asked of him permission to see the ap-
plications on file for Missouri Postoffices
The Chief Clerk told the Senator that he
had positive orders from the Postmaster
General not to let any person see the ap-
pllcatlons or Endorsements of any APP
plicant for a position under that Depart
meut. The little Senator was in a tower
ing passion, and taking a cab drove to
the White House, where he related
to the President his experience in the Post
office Department. In plain language he
told Mr. Cleveland what he thought of an
Administration that would not permit the
representative of a State to inform himself
as to the number and character of appli-
cants for appointment to the offices in that
State. The President told Senator Vest
that he did not know what regulation the
Postmaster General had seen fit to adopt
for the transaction of business III his De
partment, and that he was unable to inter-
pose in its management The conversation
then turned upon general topics, and the
President asked Mr.. Vest what the people
of Missouri thought of the policy of the
Administration since its inauguration The
Senator said that the Missouri Democrats
were not at all satisfied with the manner
in which the President was doing bust
ness that great many Republican office
holders in the State had not been disturbed
although the people expected that in the
change of Administration these offices
would be taken from their political enc
mics and given to the friends and adherents
of the Democratic party The President
said he was sorry the people OF Missouri
were not pleased with his policy. He said
that he intended to go ahead in the same
manner he had begun to discharge the
duties of his Office. He intended to strictly
adhere to the pledges given by him in his
letter of acceptance, and in his inaugural
address on the subject of civil service re-
form. He said he should endeavor to
every instance, and that before making
any appointments he should consider the
claims of every candidate placed before
him and render his decision in conformity
with what he thought to be the best inter
ests of the public service, regardless of
purely political considerations.
Hibbs, the Defaultins idaho Postmaster.
WASHINGTON. June 22d.-A dispatch was
received at the Postoffice Department
from British Columbia to-day, saying that
Hibbs, the absconding Postmaster of Lewis
ton, Idaho, who stole $4,000 is willing to
compromise by giving the Government
5000 of the stolen money for his freedom.
The PoStmaster-Genera directed that the
offer be refused, as the Government would
rather have Hibbs than the money. The
eXtradition proceedings will begin in few
days.
Capital Notes.
WASHINGTON, June 22d.-D. G.. Major
and J. J Major have been designated as
United States astronomist surveyors, to es-
tablish and work the boundary line be-
tween Dakota and Montana.
William j. Peters, of Oakland, connected
with the United States Geological Survey.
is now on his way to California, under
orders to superintend the field work in the
Sacramento valley.
The blood-stained flag of the Fify-third
Illinois Infantry, to which general atten-
ton was recently called, has been sent to
the Governor of Illinois. Upon examining
the facts in the case, the War Department
acted very bravery and were entitled to the
colors.
There were number of dismissals from
the Department of Justice to-day, incIud-
ing one assistant attorney and a number of
law clerks. 1t is understood that all of the
force were dismissed to whom the civil
service rules do not apply.
The Reunion of The Grand Army of the
Republic.
PORTLAND (Me), June 22d.-The day is
perfect and delegates of the Grand Army
people are beginning to arrive The Law
and Order League has issued circular
stating that all liquors consigned to mem
bers of the Grand Army will be promptly
seized. The proposition made by the same
all consignments to mem
bers of the Grand Army should be seized
and taken to police headquarters, and if
after inspection by COMMUNICATIVE Chief
Kountze they would be found to contain
any liquors, they would not be forwarded
to the consignee-met with instant opposi-
ton, and the fact Of such proposition hay
ing been made has caused something of a
rebellious spirit to arise, and visitors open
ly declare their intention to defeat any
such arbitrary action, should it be at
tempted. 1t is not denied that there are
quantities of liquor now en- route, con-
signed to members of the Grand Army of
the Republic, who are either here or are to
arrive, and prominent officers of the organ
ization declare that they will take and keep
possession of their consignments. The
by temperance leaders has caused it to
take a place of paramount interest on all
sides.
General Logan is expected to arrive to-
night. He viii be given grand recep-
ton, as also will Generals Slocum and
Rosecrans, who are also expected tonight.
The Executive Committee is likely to be
put to 4 severe test by the demands made
upon it.
The Iowa delegates this morning tel6-
graphed for 500 additional quarters, and
other requests of similar ma
ture have been made.
SECOND DISPATCHl
PORTLAND, June 22d-A great deal is
heard on all sides in regard to the liquor
question tonight. The Associated Press is
in receipt of the following telegram, which
seems to have been inspired by the circu-
lars issued by the temperance ladies:
NEWPORT fvt,), June 22d.
To TIE associated Press. Two thousand com
rades of the Grand Army of the Republic have
read the dispatches regarding the appointment
of special police to care for the lives and prop
erty OF Portland. We call your attention TO the
fact that in times past we were the police of the
nation and twenty years has not diminished
our respect for law and order. We came I'M
armed, and on n peaceful mission, as your
guests. and respectfully ask permission to enter
your city unmoleSted by special police or spe-
cial investigating committees.
(Signed) of Ohio. Tennessee,
Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, Iowa, Col
oradO, Minnesota, Oregon Dakota Missouri
Nebraska and Michigan.