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Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
CIVIL SERVICE.
The President Makes Some Sug.
gestions to the Com m lssiOM.

The President Makes Some Sug.
gesti0ns to the Com mission.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-The Pres
ident has sent long letter to the
Civil Service Commi ssion Recommend
ing an extension OF the limits of clas-
sified service. He says: "I desire to
make a suggestion regarding subdi-
vision G, general rule 3, of the
amended rules promulgated on Feb
ruary End. 1t provides for the pro-
motion Of an employe in de-
partment who is below or out
side Of the classified service, to
place within said classified service, in
the same department, upon the re-
quest Of the appointing officer, upon
the recommendation Of the Commits
sion and the approval of the Presi-
dent, after a non-competitive examin-
alton, in case such person has served
continuously for two years in the
place from which it is proposed to
promote him. This provision must
be executed with caution to
avoid the application OF it
" CdSCc HOW lutcuucU dlu
undue to the relaxation OF the gen.
eral purposes Of the Civil Service
law. competitive examinations
are exceptions to the plan of the act,
and the rules permitting the same
should be strictly construed. Cases
arising under the exception above re-
cited should precisely meet all the
requirements specified and should be
supported by the facts which will de-
velop the basis and reason of the ap-
plication OF the appointing officer, and
which will commend them to the
judgment OF the Commission and the
precedent.
The sole purpose OF the provision is
to benefit the public service, and it
should never be permitted to operate
as an evasion of the main feature OF
the law, which is for competitive ex-
aminations. AS these cases will first
be presented to the Commission for
examination, l have to request that
you will formulate a plan by which
their merits can be tested. This will
naturally involve O. statement of all
the facts deemed necessary for the
determination of such applications.
Attention is also called to the neces-
sity of better andEmore uniform
classification of the employees in the
different departments"
After referring to the several CLASH
fications and grades Of salary in the
Government departments, the Presi
dent says: as ~. :.
II wish the Commission would re-
wise these classifications and submit
to me the plan which will, as far
as possible, make them uniform, and
remedy the present condition which
permits person to enter q grade in
the service in one department without
any examination which in another
department can only be entered after
passing such examination.
One Of the Commissioners said, to-
day, that the views of the Commits
sion are in full accord with those of
the President.
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
The Entire French Cabinet
Resigns.
THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.
Condition Of the Flooded Districts
in Germany and AustrO-
Hungary.
THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.
Associated Press Dispatches to the Herald. /

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. |
PARIS, March 30.-The Chamber of
Deputies to-day, by vote Of 26S to
237, despite the opposition Of the
Government, voted for the urgency
for the extreme Left bill, providing
for revision of the constitution.
The Ministry thereupon resigned.
Laguerre proposed a motion for the
urgency for revision OF the constitu-
ton. Several Bonapartists declared
they would support the demand 80 far
as it was an appeal to the people.
Minister Viette asked the Chamber
to await the return of Premier Tierard
to the Senate before deciding. M.
Brisson said he was opposed to re-.
vision, and alluding to Boulanger,
said the satisfaction which would be
afforded by the adoption OF the
measure ought not to be given 10 a
person who had attacked the institu-
tons OF the country and talked of
purging the Chamber.
MlulotOI OdIl iCh VI IScu tIIO 0lldll DoI
to reject the demand. M. Goblet
thought that revision Of the consti-
tuition would not improve the situa-
ton.
Premier Firard, who had entered
during the debate, declared that he
fully agreed with Sarrien. If the
Chamber decided to consider the ur.
gency proposal, the Ministry would
decline all responsibility, as such ac-
ton on the part of the Chamber
would furnish fresh argument in favor
of the audacious manifesto issued by
the dismissed General.
The defeat of the Ministry caused
a sensation in the Chamber. As soon
as the vote was announced NJ.
Tirard departed for the Elysee place.
Laguerre proceeds tomorrow for the
department Of Nord, where he will
commence the electoral campaign in
| favor OF Boulanger. The General
| himself will explain his programme
at banquet which will be given al
Lille.
The Chamber, after short recess,
reassembled at P. NJ. M. Cuneod and
M. Nornano, Bonapartists, mo ed
that the Bureaus tomorrow appoint a
Committee to prepare for the revision
of the Constitution. After confused
debate, Desonnier Of the left, urged the
Chamber to await the formation OF a
new Cabinet. Norano's motion was re.
jected by vote Of 253 to 195, the Right
cheering ironically. The Chamber
then adjourned until 2 2P. NJ. to-mor-
row. The Cabinet Council met at the
Elysee palace.
The Senate has finally adopted the
budget as modified by the Chamber
Of Deputies.
THE RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
Presiden Carnot has accepted the
resignation of the Cabinet. The
ministers, however, will conduct the
affairs of their several departments
until successors are appointed. 1t is
expected that Floquet will be sum-
moned to form Cabinet.
CRISIS IMMINENT. Z
Deroulede, when questioned in re-
gard to crisis, said the intrigues and
jealousies Of Statesmen were running
France. He feared war with Ger
many at the present moment.
France must be set on her feet. The
only man able to raise her was
BOulanper,
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A BIG BLAZE.
A Fire that Gives Chicago Fire.
men Much Trouble.

men Much Troubles
CHICAGO, March 30.-A fire early
this morning in the large block at the
corner of Lake and Peoria streets gave
the fremen great trouble. Soon after
2 o'clock the fire spread to a couple Of
residences west of the burning block,
and soon after a row OF wooden tene-
ments across the street began to
blaze, and it is believed a man was
burned to death.
A large section of the Lake-street
wall of the burning building fell out,
and two or three firemen were seri-
ously injured. Just before this Mar
shal Murphy, with thirteen men, was
knocked down and badly bruised by
an explosion of hot air. The losses
on the buildings and contents will
aggregate 100000. Davis & Rankin,
dairy supplies; Zimmerman Refrige-
rator Company; Lynn, Weaver &
Company, tinware, and the Co.'s
Printing Press Company are the prin-
cipal losers. Insurance, small.
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THE SOUTHERN FLOOD.
The Waters Receding-Extensive
Damages in Ala nba ma.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March 3O.-The
Tombigbee at Columbus, Miss, is
still rising. The lower portions Of the
city have been abandoned. The water
is several feet deep in many houses
at Evergreen and no trains have
passed since Tuesday. The water is
falling and it is thought all the roads
will be open by Sunday. Dispatches
show that four persons have been
drowned and great damage has been
done to the roads, bridges and farms
Street cars here resumed regular tripa
yesterday
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
BIG EXPRESS DEAL.
The United States Express Mak'
Valuable Acquisition.

Z nc Onlteu St0teS Express MaAea
a Valuable Acquisition.
New York, March 30.-Consider-
able excitment has been created in
railroad and express circles since it
became known that the United States
Express company had closed a con-
tract with the Central railroad of
new Jersey, for five years lease OF
all their lines. This new acquisition,
taken in connection with the Lacka-
wana and Baltimore and Ohio roads,
will enable the United States COM
pany to cover valuable express ter
ritory which heretofore has been
monopolized or controlled by the
Adams company. On May 1st the
United States company will control
$4,000 miles Of road, and will be able
to forward business for the west as
far as San Francisco and other points
on the Pacific coast, and south to
New Orleans.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
massac husetts Kni shts,

BosToN, March SO.-The State Ex-
ecutive Board of the Massachusetts
Knights of Labor has issued call to
all the districts and local assemblies
not attached to the district to elect
delegates to the State Convention of
the organization, to be held at Boston
April 18th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
COMMITTEE WORK.
House Commerce Commit ee-
Quarantine Station at Frisco.

Quarantine Station at Frisco.
WASHINGTON, March 30. - The
House Commerce Committee has
directed favorable report on the bill
to restore the salaries Of steamboat
inspectors and mileage on the old
basis, and the Morrow bill for the
establishment of a permanent quar-
antine station at San Francisco.
The last named bill has a
preamble reciting that the
port OF San Francisco is
peculiarly liable to incursions of in
fectious and contagious diseases from
South America, the Pacific islands
and the Asiatic ports, and it is desir-
able to establish q we'll appointed
quarantine station thereat. There
fore it makes an appropriation not
exceeding $100, 900 for the purchase of
q site and the erection Of buildings
for the purpose. and authorizes the
Marine Hospital service to allow the
Health Department of the city and
STATE TO use TIE hospital upon the,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
fused to 60 to work unless given arms
to defend themselves if get upon by
the strikers.
READING MEN UNDER ARMS,

READING MEN UNDER ARMS.
Twenty-eight switchmsn from the
Reading road arrived last night. They
were warned by the strikers not to go
to work on the "Q.," and a quarrel
ensued, in which the Reading men
drew their revolvers and declared they
would defend themselves if interfered
with. This morning they were es-
corted to the 90" yards by the Pink
erton men. Twenty-seven more
switchmen arrived this morning.
FIREMAN KNOCKED sENsELEss.
A 60" fireman, named Thomas,
was knocked senseless this morning
by coupling pin, thrown by a switch
man on a Panhandle engine. Other
wise, there has been no serious trouble
on account of the strike to-day.
CHARGED TO THE STRIKERS.
AURORA, H., March 30.-One-half
of the Burlington shop building which
burned last night had been fitted up
as hotel for the new engineers and
firemen, over hundred of whom
were in their beds when the fire broke
out. They had just time to grasp
their clothes and get out before the
building was mass OF flames. The
burnedou men were quartered in
other buildings for the night. Sew
eral of them were assaulted by un-
known parties as they rushed out OF
the yards seeking shelter. Burling-
ton officials say the fire broke out in
two or three places simultaneously
and that the indications point strong
~ to incendiarism.
wAR-LIKE PREPARATIONS.
The force of armed men at the Bur.
lington yards was increased to-day by
fifty, and the new engineers and fire.
men were provided with arms. also
to q large extent, the rest being prom
ised arms at once.
THE FORT WAYNE THREATENED.
At the headquarters of the Brother
hood this evening an extension o
the strike to the Fort Wayne line was
considered among the possibilities oi
the future, but whether as a result ol
the meeting this afternoon would moi
be stated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
WASHINGTON.
The Widow of General
Logan PensiOned.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE.
The President Addresses q Mes.
sage to the Civil Service
Commission.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
In the House the Senate amend
ments to the House bill, authorizing
the President to arrange a conference
for the purpose Of encouraging recip-
rocal commercial relations between
the United States and Mexico, Central
and South America and the empire OF
Brazil, were not concurred in.
A joint resolution appropriating
$25, 900 to enable the United States to
participate in the national exhibition
at Barcelona, Spain, in April, 1886,
was adopted.
The House bill granting pension
Of 50 600 per annum TO Mary S. Lo-
gan, and the Senate bill increasing
the pension of Appolin A. Blair to
$4,000 were taken up. A long debate
took place between Cameron, Mason,
Springer and Henderson, of Illinois,
Warner, Dockery and Cochran, OF
New York, who favored the bills, and
Tarnsey, Of Michigan, Taulbee, OF
Kentucky, Walker, OF Missouri, Will
son, of Minnesota, and Matson, of
Indiana, who opposed the bills.
The advocates OF the bills claimed
that the services OF such men as Lo-
gan and Blair could not be measured
by dollars and cents, and that a fail
ure to effect the passage of these bills
would discourage a display Of patri-
otic devotion in the future.
The opponents of the bills said it
was an attempt to establish this class
of legislation and they could see no
reason why preference should be
given in these ca es, over the widows
of other gallant soldiers, such as
Candy, Meade and Phil. Kearney.
The Logan bill was finally passed
by vote OF 14S to 81.
The evening session of the House
was devoted to consideration oi
private pension bills.
The House at the evening session
passed twenty-four pension bills, and
adjourned until tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
rHE MusEuM RoRRER ARRESTED.
A ABYSSlNIA.
King John Makes Overtures for
Peace.

ROME, March 3O.-It was officially
announced last night that an Abys-
sinian officer applied at the italian
outposts for permission to speak with
General San Mariana. The officer
delivered letter from King John
asking for peace. The Government
has instructed General San Mariana
to facilitate the settlement. The
overtures made by King John are
said to be in a measure due to great
scarcity Of provisions among his
people.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
sPRECKELS, REFINERY.
Philadelphia Likely to Garry OFF
the Palm.

BALTIMORE, March 30.-There is a
feeling among business men that
Claus Spreckels will not establish
here the large refinery which he talks
Of on the Atlantic board. He says
that if Baltimore will furnish one
half or two-thirds of the capital for a
minor refinery and give him control,
one can be established. His CONVEX
sation indicates preference for
Philadelphia, but he says he will not
determine whether Baltimore or
Philadelphia will be the choice until
he again goes to the last named city.
He will leave for Philadelphia this
evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
Vessel Arrivals.

New YORK, March 30.-Waeslan d /,
from Antwerp.
BALTIMORE, March 1.-The Par
isian, from Liverpool.
SOUTHAMPTON, March 80. The
Aller, from New York for Bremen.
New YORK, March 30.-City OF
Berlin from Liverpool.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
GREECE.
A magazine ExplOdes-The Mu.
scum Thief HrreSted.

A Margarine ExplOdes-The Mu-
scum Thief ArreSted.
ATHENS, March 3O.-A powder
ma ayazine in the fortress on the Island
of Santa Mauria, exploded to-day.
At the last accounts fire was raging in
the fortress and it was feared two
other magazines would explode. The
loss of life is not known. The inhab-
itants of the adjacent towns have
deserted their homes.
THE MUSEUM ROBBER ARRESTED.
PARIS, March 3O.-A Greek named
Raptoperilos was arrested here to-day
for robbing the Numismatic MuseuH1
of Athens of ancient medals and
coins, of the value of 30,O00,000
francs.
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cate everything asked for on the
West Side, without modification, or
restriction, was passed this evening.
It gives gratis to the syndicate cable
franchise covering over two-thirds of
the city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
Pardoned.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March S0.--Gover-
nor jackson last night pardoned the
seven Democratic judges and clerks Of
election who were found guilty Of have
perpetrated frauds at the polls two
years ago. They were sentenced June
9th last to two years. imprisonment.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
AIger at Home.

DETROIT, March 30.-Genersl A.
Alger was the recipient Of cordial
welcome by the citizens Of Detroit, ir-
respective Of party, upon his return
irop the PaciAc slope this evening.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31

bulgaria Asks an Explanation.
SOFIA, March 30.-Bulgaria has
asked the Porte to explain the pres
ence of Turkish troops at the town OF
Mustapha Pasha, on the frontier.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
Three ChiIdren Burned,

MACON, Mo-, March SO.--Feur chill
dren of T. s. Richardson, . farmer
near here, were left ct the houso
while their parents went to toWn.
While playing With matches the hooGo
was sot on 0zo and throo a. IL ell
dren burnsd % doG1h. 3. Il.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
LUCKY Depositors ,

CINCINNATI, March 80. = The re-
ceiver of the Metropolitan National
Bank announces that April 10Th he
will pay in full all depositors who
have proved their claims previous to
April.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
ABsCONDER TATE.
The impeachment ClOsed-Guilty ,
and Removed from office.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 30.-The
impeachment proceedings against
Tate closed this afternoon with the
anticipated verdict of guilty against
the absconding treasurer and his re-
moval from office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31
THE 60" STRIKE.
some BurltDg tom Business still
DOne-InCendi N diarism,

CHICAGO, March 30.-After the
early violence at the stock yards, Bur-
lington business went on steadily and
by noon nine trains of stock were sent
out.
EFFECT OF THE RIOT.
The riot of yesterday had it's effect
on the new switchmen in the employ
Of the Burlington. Only those whose
duties keep them within the 20. .
yards were on duty this morning.
Those delegated to walk along the
tracks between different points q
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-31

BIG Gable Franchise.
CHICAGO, March 30.-An ordinance
granting The Yerkss etrest-car synd /
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-22
STATE OF TRADE.

Business in all lines Is active and prices in
most instances remain firm with one week
ago. The cold weather in the east and north
west has s~tiifened the backbone Of trade and
dealers look for good business the balance OF
the winter. Especially is the anthracite coal
trade looking UP and prices have advanced 30
cents per ton with a possibility Of a 80 cent
raise every time the Thermometer registers a
few degrees colder.
Hogs and hog products have declined about
% cents during the past week. The receipts
have been large and Of q good quality at all
packing centers. The decline is thought to be
due to heavy receipts more than any other
cause.
In the cereals a slight decline from last
weeks prices is noted, more particularly in
corn and oats, but wheat still holds firrn. At
Chicago wheat sold at $1.0416, for January
and 81, 091a for May; corn, 341&c for January
and 371c for May; oats, 25c for January and
2911c for May.
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The Sugar Trust Inquiry.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The sittings Of
the state senate trust committee was
resumed this morning. Henry 5. Henry,
engaged in the commission business in
this city for a number Of years, said there
was an open market in raw sugar in this
city previous to the establishment of the
sugar trust. When the sugar trust was
established it became the only purchaser
of raw sugar in the market. He thought
the profits Of the trust were very high.
They were reasonable before the price
was put up, but the consumption of
sugar had been reduced by reason Of the
trust. Secretary Sear.es. of the sugar
trust, said SIX refineries were now run
ming; ten had been stopped. The stop
page had been ordered by the local board
of each company, not by the directors of
the trust. Perhaps the latter had offered
advice on the subject. The stoppage was
on account of the state of the market.
The production and consumption of
sugar had both increased since the trust
VAS formed.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-22

LONDON, Dec. 15.-All East London is
en- fete this afternoon in honor of the
grand old man" Mr.. Gladstone's
energy, in view of his advanced years, is
simply marvellous. Six weeks ago in re.
spouse to the urgent advice of his medi-
cal advisers, he went home to Hawarden,
promising to retire during the present
session of parliament. But within a
week he was back in the house Of
commons and his old familiar
voice was making the rafters ring.
Now his physicians have decided that the
only thing to do is to get him out Of the
country and accordingly he has agreed
to go TO Italy for a couple of months.
His visit to the East Enders today there
fore was something in the nature of a
farewell appearance for a while, and it
was made the occasion for a remarkable
exhibition of love and affection. For
miles the stores and private residences
were decorated with flags and bunting
and at the intersection of the principal
streets triumphal arches had been
erected. From the bank to Limehouse
a distance Of several miles the sidewalks
were packed with people who shouted
tumultueusly as the open carriage con-
tanning Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone and Mr..
John Morley went by. The distinguished
party left the house Of IN at IL
o'clock and after driving to Stuart Rem.
del's house in White Hall gardens went
directly to the East end. At
Lunelronoe it seemed as though
the entire population had turned
out and the town hall in which the meet
ing was held was not large enough to &C.
commodate one-tenth Of those that sought
admission. Mr.. Gladstone's speech was
devoted to the Irish and Suakim ques-
tons and a general denunciation of the
policy Of the government ard was deliv-
cred with his usual vigor.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-12-22

GREENsBURG, Pa, Dec. 14.-Frank
Baer, the mast prominent miller in south
western Pennsylvania, was arrested here
yesterday charged with arson. Four
other men also under arrest charged with
being accomplice of Baer's in setting fire
10 TWO rival mills. The mills burned were
OF Rumbaugh & Brinker, in this
place, and Chambers & Son, at Latrobe.
the former involving a loss of $40, 600,
and the latter $40, 600. The plot is said
TO have come to light through a squabble
over the amount Baer was to pay the
four men for their part in the crime.
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Russell Harrison in the East.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Russell Harrison,
son of the president elect, arrived in this
city yesterday and was Immediately
driven to the Gilsey house, where he will
remain during his stay in New York. To
a reporter Harrison stated that his bust
ness here was entirely of a private nature
and had nothing to do with politics. Mr..
Harrison will probably remain in town
several days. Gossips were set talking
last night when the young Indianian left
the hotel without saying where he was
going, but leaving word that he would
return in the morning. He called on w.
w. Dudley, j. S. Clarkson and s. Ii.
Elkins during the day.
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Lord Salisbury Puts His Foot i'm His
Mouth.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-The report is cur
rent at the clubs this morning that Lord
Salisbury has determined to to place his
resignation as premier in the hands of the
queen in consequence Of the criticism
which has been evoked from the English
and Indian press by his contemptuous
reference to Mr.. Naororji as a ''black''
man. Great surprise is expressed that SO
experienced a diplomat and parliament
tartan as Lord Salisbury should have
put his foot into it" at this puncture
when the letter writing proclivities Of Sir
Sackville West have occasioned the cab
met SO much annoyance, while the friends
Of the latter hail the affair rs demonstrate
ing that a prime minister is as likely to
be caught mapping as an ambassador.