Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-23
A NEW DEPARTURE.
ne wants 20 be R0admaster .
SAN Gabriel.

SAN Gabriel.
The following correspondence will ex-
pla;n itself. The man seeks the ofhce;
but. under the circumstances, this Will
be forgiven the distinguished applicant
SAN GABRIEL, Cal, November II, 1ss6.
Hin ". Il. Martin, uperuisor FIRST D1strief'
% m ushR sIR;-Following the hereditary
traits OF my family for many geneia'iohts,, ~, !
have, upto this nme, ase.,neu ba somewhat wi % sur.
n,isine when tell you / have taken new new
1nnarfure. and am now seized Win win
desire for u lucrative ONCE, wnere the gen'
ius OF q financier or the apillty OF s'ates
ms may not be required to NIL with nigh
honor and credit Dut where hdelity ana
honesty are absolute prerequisites ior a
faithfrl discharge of the duties.
The highest functions OF a government is
to secureto the individuai tne iarsuse .n ~ q
burdens incidental to all governments as
ucht As possible, and to so order ana dregulate
The political machinery as TO make its iever
4 ftfinR accom- mpanyment to the song OF nap
piness, coming from the throats oil peace
mi and contented people all over the land.
such q condition OF affairs Is imposslpIe'
r,or il the ordinary functions OF govern
mept secured SO long as such ROADS eAis. ~
Los Angeles county. The song u prHiss p;vss
way readily to awful cruises and lmpreca.
fiona As one goes intoa a chuckhole Two Iees
deep and Ave feet long. If the unnappy
suiferer has any religion left Tnen ne coneS ,a5
out Of such place the remnans - o., ha bs :
a. the II, most, If he can thank God ne nas
not lost his life. las am desirous o. sa'ans q ~ :,
bodv and soul and enjoying HE, whicn cah
not 10 doue without sound nvei, stomiac1 q q
and brain, which with me nave suaetSo ,Sa
great functional arrangements, que 70 thg
6cnnh,i ,icau chuckholes, now ask tnat l
nav be appointed Road Oyerseer ior .uLs
disfrict Nv love of life will secure iaitn-
fui discharge OF my duties ana 1 thinn
credit to you for the appoin.hm,entc ~ fnrnisS sS
no fears but that will TS hpie W ininiso
s's 'o1Ns j. DE DARTH SHORE.
p. S. Please answer at once.
POMONA, November 10th, 1886.
Hon. j. Dc Barth shoTb, san Gabriel:
nrsR SIR-YouTs OF the llth instant re
ceiyed ana contents noted. am lhaeee
rlad 20 learn that you have determined y
Sc true to the traditions OF our time nonyIe.
Democratic party by offering yourseii
willing sacrihce IN benalt OF your ieiio"
citizens. ,,horan
A love of office seems to be an inheren
principle in the heart of every true Demo
crat. = principle which sooner or later ~
varicbly maniiests itself; TheIe 60 enrsa area
and overpowing that even the crank Oh ,n' y
q. o. p, in these later days feels the Thrill
its influence. .u
The desire to give to the whole counir!
rood government is indeed high ahu
noble ambition and the party to wnlcn w
belOnr has the honor of furnishing prece
dents on that point OF which the ehtir
country should be proud.
10 be faithful in little things is pre-req
matte 10 an onward and upward step to
ward the hig hest pinacle oil fame ana noho
to hich the statesman aspires.
Like yourself, believe that tne Preva
lence OF "Reoublican chuck holes in tn
roads throughout the length ana oreaotn 2
our country, should be abateo, IN as niue
Is they are hindrance to the cause OF re
ligious advancement, and a frultiui sourc
OF much and greivous profanity.
TO remedy these many defects, TO reHoN
these obstacles 10 christian advancement
and prevent the complete subversion OF IN
entire internal viscera of those VINO trave
the roads; to transmography the vailesate
highways into smooth and even DouieVarus
80 as to present, like the grand superstrue
fure of the Democratic party, sy ymmetrica
eveness. free from cusable ruts, shall De
task to whick shall assiduously devote IN!
self.
But. believe me, my dear sir, in the ful
therance of these most desirable ENDS,
have vet made no pledges to any man, NO
do l at this time; but III my recommends
tions l shall take into consideration IN
honesty and capability OF those VINO app
for promotion to Official positions.
Yours truly,
w. T. MARTIN.