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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26
Civil Service.

President Cleveland lets out little of
his pent up steam and wrath occas-
Toned by the hot weather and the ten
dencY the coming election is about to
take, by firing hot message to Con-
gress, Monday, on the civil service ques-
ton. The message accompanied the
Civil Service Commissioners report,
which shows that nearly eleven thousand
Democrats have been placed in Office
through that commission alone. 1t
also shows that an effort is being made
to rectify the plumbers in this depart
ment even at this late day, of course
the coming election has nothing to do
with that, but the President says with
charming candor:
Until within a few weeks there was
no uniform classification OF employees
in the different executive departments
of the Government As result of this
condition, in some of the departments
positions could be obtained without
civil service examinations.
Grover then grows querulous and
snaps at the Democrats for standing in
his way, and complains that the bed
of the civil service reformer is not all
roses. He says:
The path of civil service reform has
not at all times been pleasant nor easy
the scope and purpose of the reform
having been much Inexperienced
and this has not only given rise to
strong opposition, but has led to its
invocation by its friends to compass
objects not in the least related to it.
Thus patisans of the patronage system
have naturally condemned it. Those
who do not understand its meaning
either mistrust it, or when disappointed,
because, in its present stage it is mol
applied to every real or imaginary i'll,
accuses this administration, charged
with its enforcement, with faithlessnesS
to civil service reform.
This is really too ba d. That Grove
should be accused of unfaithfulnes
passes all comprehension. But he
should not allow his vexed spirit to rul
away with his discretion to such an ex
tent as to openly blame his own policy
And it is especially unkind of him to
speak of the creatures of his own crea
ton thus:
Besides all these difficulties, those
responsible for the administration o
the Government in its executive
branches have been and still are Otter
annoyed by the disloyalty to the ser
vice and the insolence of employees who
remain in place as the beneficiaries and
the relies or reminders of the vicious
system of appointment which civil ser
vice reform was intended to dispace.
Never mind, Grover, old boy, if yor
could not make Democracy and civi
service drive in the same harness, tn,
country will soon forgive you-anC
forget you. Next summer your nine
teen inch collar may rest in sweet con
tent and oblivion, unvexed with sucl
mighty questions.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26
VANDEWALL'S Eclipse beats every.
thing. Call and see it.
Lost.

Last week between the depot and
school house an account book. A suit
able reward will be paid on leaving it
at the HERALD office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

CALL at Vandewalps Gallery, Just
west of the Postoflicc. and compare his
work with the best you can get else
where, and act accordingly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

CHICAGO is trying to get the govern
ment TO put in 100000 worth of addi-
tions to her post Office bliding Con-
sidering the building is ramshackle
affair and had to be braced from stem
to stern short time ago, the better
plan would be to rebuild it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

Young Wife-''John, mother SAYS
she wants to be cremated. Young
Husband-"Tell her il she'll get her
things on I'll take her down this m orn-
ing.'-San Francisco Call.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

Now it is announced that the troupe
of Russian musicians who play twenty
four pianos simultaneously is coming
to this country next season, and VIC are
still without a navy and coast defenses.
Boston Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

An exchange asks, DO dogs talk?"
Well, we have often seen, in shipping
intelligence, barks spoken Yonhers
Statesman.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

Did it ever occur to you tina in grog-
gy weather the halyards are always
tight when the sails get full--7o
Blade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

SATISFACTION guaranteed in ey-
cry way, at Vandewall's Gallery, just
west Of the Postofiice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

TO THE PUBLIC. We would cay that we
thank you for your liberal patronage in the past,
ndtrusting you will favor US with a continuance
of the same in the future.
Resp. yours. DoRTLAND BRos.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

That negro girl in Austin, Texas,
whose skin is changing color is met
amorpho sis PittsJurg Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26
LANCASTER & sPEcHTs FERRY STAGE.
LANCAsTER 8 BuRTON Stage.

LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday Thursday and
Saturday at a. IN. and Arrives at Burton at
Ten.
LEAVES Burton at 30 p. IN. on same days and
Arrives at Lancaster at 80 p. M
S. II. GREEN, Prop.
LANCASTER, BEETOWN s. BLOOMINGTON
STAGE
LEAVES Lancaster every Tuesday, Thursday and
and Saturday at a. m. and Arrives at Bloom
ington at II m.
LEAVES Bloomington at p IA on same days
and Arrives at Lancaster at p. NJ.
5. JOHNSON, Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26
Collection Notice.

All persons knowing themselves indebtedto us
for Lumber got in tho year 1887, and previous to
that, viii please to settle at once. Per
2lw4 CORTLAND Bros.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

Does the dog watch account for the
banks at sea?-The Ocean.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

GO TO LONGDON'S if you want the
finest photographs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

VANDEWALL'S gallery is undergo
ing repairs and will soon be the neatest
and most attractive place in the city.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

Otai s'+i -. '........t oN4
The several county committees are requested
70 give at least two weeks notice of the meeting
Of their county convention for the election Of
delegates nnder this call
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

ALL KINDS of charging and copy
ing done at Longdon's gallery. Do
not patronize travelling strangers when
you can get this kind of work done
better at home.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26
The Gold. Cold World.

WILL. VANDEWALL, the artist.
will go to any part of the city, and take
views of your residence, ETC., for So 90
per doz., for short time. only.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

LANCASTER s. PLATTEvILLE STAGE.
(Daly)
LEAVES Lancaster at 2 p. IN. and Arrives at
Platteyile at 5 p. m.
LEAVES Platteville at S a. m. and Arrives at Ian
caster at II m. $. r. GREEN, Prop.
LANCASTER & sPECHTS FERRY STAGE.
(Daiiy.)
leaves Lancaster at s a. M and Arrives at
Potosi at II m,
LEAVES Potosi at 2 p. IN. and Arrives at
Lancaster at 430 p. m.
HENRY DIEsEE. Prop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26

REMEMBER Vandewall always does
better by you than anyone else.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26
Grant County 4erald,
@zVVEIsIL 1siii;;i;;s::EEiH; I;;i
CHICAGO 4 NORTHWESTERN r. R. TIME TABLE

Trains on Narrow Gauge make close connec-
tions with trains on Milwaukee 81 St. Paul r. R.
VII. DECKER, Agent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-07-26
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS AT LAM
CASTER, WIS.,, POST OFFICE.
las. BURR, Assistant.
STAGE ROUTES.
LANCASTER s PLATTEvILLE ST.

ia. BURR, Postmaster.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31

many resorts, and , good joke is now
in circulation that occurred on the
day that he was married. Mr.. Mum
roe is kept quite busy at his desk
when at home and hardly has a me-
ment to spare. He was recently
married in Kansas City to most
charming lady and is now in San
Francisco on his wedding tour.
After short visit there he will bring
his bride to this city and reside some
time. On the day of his wedding
he was hard at work at his
desk in Omaha, like any other sensi-
ble man. To look at him one would
not have thought he was approaching
the tuning point in his life, and
apparently be forgot it for the time
being himself. After finishing his
work he pulled out his watch, jumped
to his feet, and said he had missed
the regular train to Kansas City,
which would have landed him there
just in time for the wedding. Mr..
MUIR was perfC ely cool, not a hair
of his hair turned gray. He coolly
hired special car and special.,engine,
got aboard with his luggage, and ar
rived in Kansas City in time for the
wedding. Mr.. Munroe's batchelor
friends were almost paralized at his
display of nerve, and are wrapt up in
admiration of the man who could SO
coolly face what has caused many
brave man to hesitate and tremble.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
PLENTY OF COAL.
And Purchasers Can Get 1t
at the Old Rates.
NEWS OF THE RAILWAY WORD
Progress of the Southern Pacific
and Santa Fe Extensions
Important Notes.

Hundreds OF people called at the
Santa Fe routes general Office yes
terday TO see Mr.. Williamson Dunn,
the affable agent, and to thank him
for the part he has SO ably taken in
bringing relief to the people of this
city by supplying the n with cheap
coal. Every one felt happy to know
that the backbone of the great corner
ON coal had been broken and that
within a few hours coal could be had
in the greatest abundance at figures
that would put it within the reach OF
everyone. The sixteen carloads that
we're expected to arrive at l P. N. yes
terdav we're, unfortunately, delayed
at San Bernardino and did not arrive
until last evening. There are now
en- route to Los Angeles forty carloads
of coal from the Black Diamond and
Gallup Coal Mining Company's mines
at Gallup, which will arrive very soon
and be put on sale at IS cents per sack.
Mr.. d. Ellsworth, of the Gallup Coal
Company, and Mr.. G. J. Cursor, OF
the Black Diamond Company. have
shown great liberality in thus sell ng
the coal which was consigned to
them. and they have furthermore
agreed that they will not let any one
sell it who will ask or receive more
than rs cents per sack. The Santa
Fe Company has determined to give
the citizens of this city all the coal
they need in the future, and will run
special al trains if necessary, from
Gallup, N. NJ, for that purpose.
Early yesterday morning, as a result
of the announcement made in the
HERALD that coal would arrive at l
A. NJ, q great number OF coal-carts
gathered at the Santa Fe Depot to
purchase supplius of coal. Unfortu-
nately, as stated, the coal was held
in San Bernardino and did not arrive
until last night.
The places named below will at
tend to all orders for coal immedi-
ately and persons desiring to supply
themselves at the old rate OF rs cents
hundred weight should leave their
orders as soon as possible this morn
ing:
Black Diamond Coal Company,
foot OF First street.
D. Ellsworth, 1927 Buens Vista
street.
Warren's, corner Eighth and Olive.
]. Jacques, Main, near Wa shington.
w. Vanwig, Alameda, below Sec
ond.
McClure's, Also street, near old
AIiso road
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
TO SAN DIEGO.
Work of the santa Fe Toward
that City.


Work upon the San Diego extension
of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Company has been delayed in some
respects by the late heavy rainfall,
though if the present fair weather
continues the line will be completed
in very short order.
A large force of men is now busily
at work grading the line on both sides
of the San Gabriel river, where they
are making some extensive fill. The
road between San-Juan-by-tha Sea
and Oceaaside is now entire
ly graded and ready for the
track the entire distance, with
the exception of the bgidges. upon
which large force OF carpenters are
now at work. Had it not ralned the
track layers would even now be lay
the track, but it is impossible to do ia
soft ground as il would be impossible
to make the ballasting reliable.
The rails for the whole length of the
line are row at San Diego awaiting
transportation to the points where
they will be distributed, when the
track layers are ready for them. The
ties are all contracted for and will
soon be upon the ground. Though
the bad weather has prevented fast
working a prominent official OF the
Santa Fe road, yesterday, assured the
HERALD's representative that the
entire line from this City to San Diego
via Santa Ana, San Juan By-the-Sea
and Oceanside, would be laid by the
first Of March with bridges and every.
thing finished.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
Notes and Personals.


Mr.. J. K. Gott returned from San
Diego Sunday night.
A Sunset excursion pasty from the
East will arrive in this city tonight.
Raymond & Whitcomb's excursion
party from the East arrives this morn
ing.
No. 90, due last night from El Paso
at Z 80 p. NJ, was reported one hour
late in arriving.
Train No. II, due yesterday after
noon at p. NJ, from San Francisco,
arrived on time.
Sundays Santa Fe overland train
arrived in this city at 2:45 o'clock
yesterday morning.
Mr. Perkins, agent of the Chicago
and Northwestern Railway at Rock
ford, ILL.,, is in the city.
Train No. 10, from San Francisco
yesterday morning arrived. at 5 80
O'Clock, being exactly on time.
Mr.. j. A. Muir, Assistant Division
Superintendent of the Southern Paci-
fic, made flying trip to San Pedro
yesterday.
Mr.. Fred. S. Capron, travelling pas
senger agent OF the Grand Trunk
Tine at Chicago, arrived in this city
yesterday morning.
MIR. r. H. Pratt, assistant general
superintendent of the Southern Pacific
Company, is now en- route to Ogden
in his special car, making an inspec.
ton of the lines.
Mr.. Fred. W. Thompson, travelling
passenger agent OF the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific Railway, with
headquarters in this city, left yester-
day afternoon at 80 O'Clock for San
| Francisco.
Yesterday mornings San Bernardo
no accommodation due in this CITY at
10 AS o'clock, arrived fifteen minutes
late, or at IL O'Clock, and reported the
track between this city and that in
good condition. !.
The Southern Pacific company is
having large water column erected
in the northern end of it's yards,
This will save much time to engines
in that part Of the yards, as formerly
they had to go to the round-house.
Mr.. J. w. Adams, of the Chicago
and Alton Railway, Mr.. G. Il. Minor
of the Mexican Central Railway, and
Mr.. Geo. Phillips, the popular excur
sion agent, all left for San Francisco
yesterday afternoon at / 80 o'clock.
Extensive landslides, principally il
the Sisk1you mountains, are giving
the California and Oregon railroad
! great deal Of trouble and force O
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
RAILROAD BUILDING.
How the Southern Pacific People
are Progressing.

The Southern Pacific Company's
men have been somewhat delayed in
their construction work owing to the
late rain storms, but if the weather
continues dry they hope to accomplish
good deal in the way of new rail
road building this spring. The line
from Norwalk to Whittier is being
pushed as rapidly as possible and the
track la, ers are following close upon
the heels Of the graders, who are now
more than half through their work.
The citizens of that neighborhood
we're much surprised the other day
when they saw an engine standing in
the fields, about three miles from the
main line of the Southern Pacific, but
the rails to that point had all been put
in place and ballasted, and the line
Will be rushed to completion as fast
as the material can be placed upon
the grounds.
There is also large force of men
now at work upon the branch being
built from Fresno toward the foot
hills, and they are new working most
rapidly. Nearly iwenty-one miles OF
track has already been put down and
that brings the workmen to Kings
river.
The line between Napa City and
Santa Rosa is progressing slowly,
while the same is true OF the men at
work upon the new road between
Shingle Springs and Placerville.
Literally nothing is being done on the
road to Lower Lake and Lakeport
and the line to be built in the Capay
Valley, Most Of the men who Were
employed in the completion Of the
California and Oregon line have, as
has been stated in the Herald, been
sent to the Cienega cafion, where
there are now nearly if not quite 1000
men at work grading. About three
miles of the. new line is ready for the
rails and the men are rapidly placing
the remaining six miles of the road
in condition. 1t is hoped this route
will be completed and ready for the
passage Of trains early this spring.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
To Mexico.

Mr.. G. E. Minor, general travelling
agent of the Mexican Central Railway,
who has been in this city for several
days, has been most industriously
working up "boom" for his road.
He has authorized all railway repre-
sentatives to tell parties holding East
ern round trip tickets good returning
via Ell Paso, that the Mexican Central
Railroad, on presentation of their
tickets at that compaDy's Office in El
Paso, will sell tickets to the City Of
Mexico and return for one fare, or
$50. A great many tourists will take
advantage of this great chance to see
the capital of the neigh boring Repub-
lie SO cheaply.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
Work Postponed.

Work upon the San Pedro, Los
Angeles and Utah railroad has again
suffered some delay, though the delay
may result most excellently for the
future prospects of the road. One OF
the directors lately went East ON i'm
portant business connected with this
line, and until he notifies the officials
here nothing lurther will be done. The
nature OF his business could not be
learned, Though the HERALD's repre-
sentative was given to understand
was most important Even the work
of securing the right-of-way from
property owners in East Los Angeles
has been suspended. In spite OF the
fact that literally nothing is being
done at this end OF the road, the
officials here state most emphatically y
that the road will surely be built.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31

about 250 men is kept busy there
clearing dirt and rocks from the track.
A train load of twenty-two carloads
of cattle from Wilcox, Arizona, des-
tined for the Oakland stockyards,
passed through this city yesterday
morning and was taken to San Fer
nando, where the cattle were rested
for twenty-four hours.
A list Of the Santa Fe's Routes local
commutation ticket rates, has been
sent to Mr.. H. B. Wilkins at San
Diego, and it is not unlikely he may
deem it proper to cut them down.
This is merely rumor however, and
may not materialze.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
An Engine Derailed.

Yesterday mornings San Diego
express, due in this city at 7:4s
O'Clock, was reported seven hours late
and at 2 P, NJ. had not yet arrived
After much trouble the HERALD's
representative ascertained that the
delay was caused by the engine jump.
ing the track near the station OF Sor.
rento. Much time was lost in replac.
ing it, but fortunately no damage was
done.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
NEW RATES.
Tire Price of nutat! Oh
Tickets Lowered.

As stated in the HERALD yesterday
morning the Southern Pacific Com
pany has been expecting new local
Communication tickets rates, and yes
terday afternoon they were received
at this office and will go into effect on
the first OF February. The rate for
individual sixty-trip communication
tickets from Los Angeles to the follow
ing named stations, in coin, will be as
follows:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31

The following rates will be charged
between Park Station and the sta
ions named below Cienega, $l.15;
Ballona, 1920; The Palms, $3.50;
Vervain, $5.25; Santa Monica, 81 40.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
So, ,212,9tii. "a

1sains w. Hellman, President, and IeanGRr
G. Goodwin Wee PTesi eut, OF the Farmers
and Merchants Bank OF Los Angeles hei4g
seyeraily duly sworn, each for himself, says
the foregoing statement is fruc, to the BIDS;
Of his knowledge and belief.
(Signed) lsAIAs w. HE.LMAN,
Pres dent.
(Signed.) LEANDER c. GOODWIN,
Vice-President,
Subscribed and sworn to before me Ills
seve tn day of January, 1888.
Sgned.) FREDERICK Hardness,
lSeal Notary Public
STATEMENT OF THE PAID UP CAPITAL bF
THE FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Dp
Los ANGELES, Cal, Decem ber 81, 1887
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
HE GOT THERE,

Though 1t Cost n Special Train
to DO 1t.
Mr.. j. A. Munroe, the General
Freight Agent of the Union Pacific
Company at Omaha, is . man Of
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION OF
THE UNIVERSITY BANK
OF LOS ANGELES.
JANUARY l, 1888.

RESOURCES.
Loans ..., ..;..........".$ 274.IG5 IS
Currentexpenses and taxes paid 6,7uT %
Cash Oh haud ....... sos, ,4o4 81
Cash due from banks d7,759 OF
Cash on caIl........... 1913 52-lT0, ,S31 As
Total ..........a..........$ 453 1892 SO
LIABILITIES,
Capita stock paid up III gold
Undivided profits ............ 1902 %
Deposits ......-..,.. ........... 332 ,9G9 SO
Total ....................s 453 1891 SO
STATB OF CALIFORNIA,l co
COUNTY OF Los ANGELES a."
R. NJ. Widney, President. and Geo Il
Arnold, Cashier OF the University Bank, OF
Los Angeles, being duly sworn, each for
himself, says the foregoing statement is
true TO the best OF his kno ledge and be
lief. r. NJ. WIDNEY, Prest.
GEO II. ARNOLD, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before ne this
seventh Cay Of January, A. D., 1888.
SEAL GEO. J. CLARKE,
Notary Public.
Statement of the paid up capital of the
University Bank OF Los Angeles, January l.,
1888.
Amount of capital paid up in
U. S. gold coin ............. 100000 90
STATE OF CALIFORNIA; CO
CoUNRY OF Los ANGELEs.i %
r. NJ. Widney, President, and Geo. II.
Arnold, Cashier of the University Bank OF
Los Angeles, being duly sworn, eadh for
himself, says the foregoing statement is
true to the best of his knowledge and be.
lief. 4. N. WIDNEY, Prest
GEO. L. ARNoLD, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn bofore me this
seventh day OF January, A. D., 1888.
toEAL GEO. J. CLARKE,
Notary Public.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
AMUSEs, ENpS.

RAND OPERA HOUSE.
II. C. WYATT, .... Lessee and Manager.
ZONE WEEK.
Commencing Monday, January 30th.
THE ORIGINAL
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-31
M c + a ID ID T. n 5.

M a ID ID T. MS.
Boston Double ......... Uncle Toms Cabin
Mammoth organization.
80 people in the cast, 80. colored
Plantation singers, 8
. Marks the Lawyers Irish Trick Dopkeys, =
Monster Bloodhounds, 4.
New and original ideas-Great Plantation
Scene-First appearance West of
MISS BLANCHE SLADER,
Bostons Favorite Topsy, and the Eclipse
Colored Quartette-New and old-time songs
and Il host OF noveliis..
Popular Prices.