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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

THE SCOPE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE EXTENDED.
Washington, Dec. tspecaD.-Having made pretty
clean sweep in the railway mail service by remov-
Ing several thousand efficient, experienced and faith
full employees, and having filed their places with
ignorant, unframed, and In many incompetent
and unfit, men who owe their appointments solely
to partisan influence, Grover Cleveland to-day made
an order bringing that branch of the Postal Service
within the scope of the Civil Service regulations When
Mr. Cleveland became President, the railway mail
vice was distinguished for its efficiency and the high
character and intelligence of its employees. Appoint
ments had been made only after vigorous practical
tests OF capacity and fitness incompetent men had
been weeded out of the service, and II was credit
10 the country. More than fOry-fve months have
pas sed and Grover CleveaDd's official tenure Will end
In eighty five days
tendents Of dvislons-vickery and Pltney-hsve been
political reasons m order make for Democratic
workers" who had no other claim for appointment
Pltney removed this week. and Vickery only a
fortnight ago. Despite Their efforts and the efforts
Of few other veteran and efficient employees, the
railway mail service, from being OF the most
efficient and credtabe. has sunk until It Is one Of the
worst and most inefficient branches Of the public
service Reformer" Cleveland and Reformer'
Dickinson have determined, far n them lies. To
perpetuate this condition Of neficency and demo aiza
on and to protect the Democratic strikers and
" heelcrs" who have been appointed under this adj
miDlstration. OF course If Cleveland had been
elected the order Of to-day never would have been
issued or proposed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
TRIAL TRIP OF THE CRUISER yEsryrrs

Philadelphia Dec. ,specaD.-The Uniied states
dynamite gun cruiser Vesuvius left Cramps ship
yard this morning trisl trip - Ship John Light
I'm the lower bay Aboard the cruiser were Charles
H., William NJ. Edwin 5. aud Andra d. Cramp.
Closely following the Nesuyus steamed the United
States steamship Dispatch, which carried Lieutenant
William Cowles, seatOn Schroeder and Bradley Fish,
who were present behalf of the Navy Department.
TO watch the cruisers speed. with them. as inter-
esied spectators, were Commodore John G. Walker
Chief OF the Bureau of Nav vigat0n, Lieutenant Ray
mond F. Rodgers, Naval Constructor Nixon and A. C.
Bewell the Washington representative of the Cramps
The engines OF the Ncsuvius were thoroughly over
hauled yesterday and her fires started last night
The Messrs. Cramp predict a speed OF twenty two
knots. Tho vessel Will not return until afscr mid
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
CANNON FOR THE MARYLAND NAVY.
TWO TwELvEPOUNDERs READY FOR USE
AGAINST THE OYSTER PIRATES


Baltimore, Dec. 8 (SpeciaD.-Ovcr fifty
oyster dredging vessels arrived in Balti-
imore to-day with large loads Of fine oysters. The
captains were busy looking up crews and moro
lucklcss fellows led into trying trip the
drcdg,rs. The dcdgeis a rule talked defantly
about the state navy They aware that tho
navy Is to be supplied with cannon and they are
anxious to nave engagement with Of the
police vessels equipped 10 what the result viii
be- The drcdgers do not think that the navy will
fire into their boats with the intention of doing harm
Commander Plowman, in an interview to-day said
"The pUrgng process has begun and we intend to
place I'm the navy only those men who will stand
fire and to execute the laws without fear favor.
There has not been battle this In which the
State boats have not been wOrStcd. The battle OF
Wednesday resulted In the retreat of the sloop, and
the captain says his guns out of order. In
response to requisiton for cannon, received to-day
two brass twelve pound pieces, which | win place
on the two steamers. | have the promise of seven
more cannon, which will arrive in few days, and |
VIII place each OF the sailing boats In addi-
ton to this J am trying 10 adopt signal service to
be- used by the different boats In time OF need. The
drrdCprs becoming little sly IN their manOeuvrcs,
they pick their places to work and not
bold I'm their operations as they have been. With
the cannon, / feel absolutely the state navy
can keep down the violaOfs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
NO CABINET PLACE OFFERED TO Any NAN
GENERAL HARRISON FINDING THAT SOME PEo-
PIE PUT FAITH IN THE WRONG NEWS
PAPERS.

indianapolis, Dec. speciap.-The statements
published in many newspapers that the Presidenteect
has offered Cabinet positions to different
causing him much annoyance. A large number Of
letters being received daily, commencing or dis
approving the selections that he is credited with hav
ing made He cannot undertake to explain to each
of these many letter writer's that they have been
misled by false reports. The simple truth IS, as
has been stated repeatedly, has yet had the
offer of a Cabinet position, and 1t IS the hope of the
Presidentelect that the that this is the
truth VIII be accepted sufficient answer to the
untrustworthy reports the contrary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
TIE ALLEGED cORRrpr1oy IN 1yp1AyA.

indianapolis, Dec. 3 (SpccaD.-Aftcr having ex-
amnel nearly 200 witnesses relating alleged election
frauds Abe Federal Grand Jury adjourned to-day
until December L. without making a report II is
believed that fully half of the witnesses were asked
II they knew anything about the " Blocks OF Fiver
letter bearing wha purpored TO be the signature oi
W. ". Dudley Many OF the officers OF Republican
county committees "a whom II was SUI po,rd the
letter had been sent were called into court an,
Chairman Jewctt. OF the Democratic state Central
Committee. who has declared that h. hal exclusive
information regarding the matter among the
last to tes ify to-day. ii IA. Jury thOueli a. the
evden was sufficient 10 warrant any indie msnt. IL
Is generally be lcvcd thai would have reported
bill before adIournng temlo a lily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
LIVELY TIMES on TuE ZANZIBAR COAST.

London, Dec. s-A dispatch 10 The Times from
Zanzibar says: French ndnof war Is announced TO
arrive here in connection with the blockade Coast
villages opposite Zanzibar constantly being burned
by the Germans. is reported that the German Ad-
miral has gone to meet the English at MomDaisa
Bushir with 900 armed with breechoaders,
and having two guns, Thursday forcibiy occupied
Bagamoyo He ntrenched himself 800 yards from the
German Company's stronghold, cutting OF retreat 10
the sea and preventing the landing OF German ooa,s'
German men-of-war then bombarded the town, de-
stroyng the British Indians houses. decisive en-
gagcment is imminent"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
ILLNESS OP CONGRESSMAN yrrrryG

oswego. Dec. Especial. congress y. W.
Nuttng Of this city. is aarmingy III OF cancerous
affection Of the throat He first noticed irritation
In his throat about year ago. He consulted ply
scians but they declared it nothing serious. IIc
stopped the use of tobacco and for a time improved
Recently the growth developed rapidly and
he Is now I'm Washington under The care Of an eminent
physician of that city. Mrs. Nutting is with him.
lie has been az his desk few times since Congress
met He suffers much pain and nas written despond-
emily to intimate friends here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

ST. Petersburg Dec. s.-The Journal de ST. Peters
bourg7 denounces the of inventions published Dy
the foreign press concerning Russias intentions ana
the purposes for which the recent Russian loan was
negotiated 1t especially protests against the state
ments of the German papers that Russia is engaged
In constructing pontoOn bridge over the Danube al
Beni and also against the warnings Of those papers
TO the German public moi TO invest in Russian Sc
cures. The journal" declares IL is impossible to
Justify these uteraDces in face of the fact that Rus
sia's economic revival Is ever increasing, but which
Increase does not afford for vaingloy or for
departure from the work of peace and ecuperauon
outlined by the Car at the time of his accession
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
roy BrcFrPTs SEIZED FOR DEBT

Manchester, y. IT,, Dec. SAT the conclusion Of
the nerfotqnance If GjIman's Min trcls la,t night
the boy receipts and all the baggage belonging t.
the company wcrc attached By -herf Iicay. az
rbc instance Of Ross A. Collins. Of NewYork who
claimed that the company owed him $500 After
bours Of controversy the baggage. the contents
Of many OF the trunks being Overhauled and thrown
about ali claims on the baggage were Withdrawn.
The seizure of the Office receipts viii probably be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
4 LITTLE nor srAns HIS EArHER,s MURpERERs.

Louisville. Dec. s.--News of a bloody tragedy I'm
Mecaf County, last Tuesday reached this city to-
day James Demumbmm and his son, age eleven,
were met I'm the road by Zack7 Wakup and his grown
son They had previously quarreled about some
hogs and "Zack7 Wallnp drew pistol and shot
Dcmumbrum I'm the abdomen without word. Tho
two clnched and young Nallmp rushed in with a
batcbet and began beating the wounded man over
the head The victims little boy, pulling out old
Barlow knife severely wounded both Wailmps before
be couid le di,armed. Demumbrum died on Wedne day
and his murdcrcrs arrested Yesterday. Young
Walhip is In a dangerous condition from the knife
wounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
RayK cIFRE'S ACCOUNTS SHORT

Allentown Penn, Dec. s.-Bcnjamin ID. Keck,
note clerk in the Second National Bank, is ~ 900
short I'm his accounts and relieved from duty
at the bank on Thursday. At the bank it is feared
the amount of the shortage will DO more than IS
now stated. Tho bank is fully secured by Mr..
Keck's bondsmen to whom he decided his house on
Thursday The amount OF the bond is So 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
MARrTy. OF TEXAS, ASSAULTS REPORTER

NARTTN. OF TEXAS, ASSAULTS REPORTER.
Washington, Dec s-AbOu year ago George
Harrcs then a reporter on The POST wrote ar icle
which obtained wide circulation, setting forth that
Congressman Martini of Texas, blew ont the gas in his
room at Willards Hotel This afternoon the Congress
man met the reporter In the corrior of the Capitol
and assaulted him. striking him on the Ilarrles,
in consideration Of the Congress ssman's age made no
effort to retaatc and Martin was seized by another
newspaper man and prevented from repeating the
blow No damage was done by the blow. The affair
created some excitement In the building Iiarries,
who is now The Evening STAR says he will have
the Congressman arrested for assault
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

Columbia. :. C.. Dec (speciaD.-For same time
there has been a feeling In this State In favor ot
an educational qualification for suffrage. few
DAYS ago an educated co orcd man made STR NC
appeal in the newspapers for such qualification
To day bill introduced In the TIotsc OF Renr,
sentatves, providing for a chang, In the Constitution
tina citizen would have To be able TO read the
Constitution of this State and tine Uniied sta es and
wIlte his own name before he cas- his la Log
This bill will be passed. and the people will yota
upon the amendment at the next elec hon-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
IN prrTD ~ IMMENSE PULP MILL.

Boston, Dec 4 (specaD.-John \. Grecneaf OF
Lewiston, Me, has Just closed contract win the
sbawmut Fibre Company for the erection Of the largest
pulp min I'm the United States. II not in the world
II is 10 be built at Somerset Mills. Me-, and eA-tiov
ernor A. H. Rice, Of Massachusetts,, IS one Of tho
prominent projectors of the enterprise The buildings
will be nine In number These buildings viii take
over 3.OOO 600 feet OF lumber, 100000 shingles
10 900 clap boards, and about $50 ships knees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
Mr.. Bright still maintains his gallant strut
MR. PHELPS ATA BANOUET.

London, Dec. s-Mr. Phelps, the American Minister,
attended the banquet of the Turner'S Company to-
night Ia replying to the toast of Our Visitors"
Phelps said that the great and everlasting ties that
bound England and America depended on the great
heart OF peoples. Treaties were of small conse-
Quence and diplomacy had seen its best days IL was
upon the sentiment of the people that the harmony OF
the two countries most depended. Upon the
clusion OF his speech Mr. Phelps was much applauded
Sir Charlls Tupper also responded 70 the toast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
FACTORY BOYS FROM A BRooKLYy ASYLUM.

Columbus. Dec tspeciaD.-The importation Of
boys from the Brooklyn Orphan Asylum to work In the
glass facione, OF Fndlay and Fostoria, Ohio. is to
be made subject OF legislative inquiry. In his an
nua report the chief Inspector of shops and factories
Sir. Dom recommends the passage oi a stringent law
prevent future imporatons. and call, at enlon TO
the fact that In New York the law prohibits the
pioyment of children under fourteen years OF ago.
while the limit In Ohio s twelve. lie recommends
that the statutes Of Ohio be made to confirm those
Of New York In this respect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

SENATOR'S QUAY AND CAMERON IN VIRGINIA.
Petersburg Va, Dec (SpecaD.-Thc fast train
flom the North brought here from Washington this
afternoon Senator Quay, chairman of the Republican
National Committee, and Don Cameron who came TO
Petersburg 10 meet ex-senator Malone. On their
arriya here they. In company with Butler Malone,
went TO senator MahOne's house, where they VIII re-
main during theil stay in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

Morgan g. Post, the wel known broker who IS
III with typhoid fever the New-York Hospital was
reported 10 be In a precarous condition last night
His medical attendant said "Mr. Post is liable to
die at any minute and It Is thought that nothing short
OF q miracle can save his lfa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

MRS W. X VANDERBILT's AUNT MISSING.
London Dec. 6.-Madamc DefOrest, aunt Of Mrs.
w. X Vanderbilt. has disappeared. Letters sent to
her elicit no reply feared that she has gone into
convent as She Is "A devout Catholic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

TO GIVE DE LEssEPS a NEEDED LIFT.
Paris Dec. 6.-The " XIXth Steele" says the
Government has decided 10 Introduce II necessary,
q bin 70 insure tho completion Of the Panama Canal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

LORD LANSDOWNE's ARRIVAL AT CALCUTTA.
Calcutta Dec. e-Lord Lansdowne. the new viceroy
Of india has arrived here. He received cordial
ole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

RETIREMENT OF THE SPANISH MINISTRY.
Madrid. Dec s.-Thc whole Spanish Ministry has
resigned Al Of the retiring Min sters have expressed
their entire confidence I'm senor sagasta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09

MISS WOODVILLE TO MARRY ANOTHER PRINCE
London, Dec. s.-The report that Prince Won Pless
would marry Miss Bessie Woodville, OF Maryland IS
declared to be untrue. Miss Woodviile has long been
cnraged 10 Prince sapieka The mothers opposition
has dc ayed the marriage. but a the Prince Is
mortaIy III the ceremony Will probably DC permit ted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
BoULANGER's soN-IN-LAw UNDER ARREST.

Paris Dec. s.-Captain Driant, the officer who was
married recently TO one of General Boulangers
daughters has been placed under for month
by the military authorities for publishing book
without the sanction Of the War Office.
General Bouanger has sent circular to the
electors Of the Departments of somme and ChaIentc
Infereure announcing his intention TO represent the
Department of the Noid in the Chamber of Deputies
and his consequent resignation OF the seats for which
he was returned by the first two departments. In
the circular he describes the Chamber assemblage
of ncapaues. lie thanks the electors for their sup
por of the cause OF revision OF the Constitution, and
concludes follows:
T" The hour for general deliberation approaches.
United as we are there be doubt OF the resi- u,
'Vive la France? 'Vive la Republique .'7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
RUN TO EARTH AT LAST.
ARRESTED AFTER TEN YEARS HIDING
THE ONCE TRUSTED CLERK OF BUTLER STILL
MAN & HUBBARD TO BE BROUGHT BACK
FROM SOUTH AMERICA FOR THE
ENLIGHTENMENT OF A
LARGE SUM.

Dctectivesergeant Reilly has been missed from
Police Headquarters than month, and som
Of his friends have been inqulsve regarding him
Inspector Byrnes has put them of with the stor,
that Reilly's health being benifted by Sc
voyage. He let out the secret last evening" whei
be received this message by telegraph from sOut
America:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-14
A Worthy Charity.

At the last meeting of the British
Benevolent Society Of this city, it was
found the society had by their disburs-
ments to INDECENT people placed them
selves in the disagreeable position of be-
ing some $500 in debt. In order to clear
themselves of this indebtedness and to
provide for surplus, a Committee of
Ways and Means was appointed. Mr..
]. E. How has generously donated a lot
in the How tract, East Los Angeles, and
Mr.. Eduljee Sorabjee has contributed a
number of valuable and unique articles,
viz. a bracelet. earrings and brooch made
to order from Mount Vesuvius lava, in
Constantinople; also a collection of
silver and copper coins, some of which
are over eleven hundred years old; also
two gold stones from Bombay, India,
also two silver medals commem Grating
the Indian meeting of 1857. presented by
Her Majesty the present Queen of Great
Britain to private in the Twenty
seventh Regiment of foot and a mum ber
of other valuable articles. 1t is the in
tention of the society to have a grand
drawing for these articles and it is hoped
that the public will respond literally for
such deserving charity.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-14
A CHINESE ROW.
How Chung Tries to Murder One O.
His COuntrymcn.

How Chung Tries to Murder One of
HIS COuntrymcn.
How Chung, who has adopted Ameri-
can customs to the extent of securing a
white mans name, and who calls him
self Henry Rice, tried to kill another
Chinaman by the name of All Wing yes
terday, and succeeded in wounding him
quite severely. Wing is carpenter and
in what way he has incurred the deadly
enmity of How Chung, does not appear.
The latter is characterized by the others
of his race as a "mac" and dead beat
"alle same white man" Yesterday
afternoon at five o'clock, when Wing and
a number of other Cinnamon
were having supper in room
on Apablassa street, when Chung
rushed in and without previous warning
began to shoot at Wing. He fred two
shots before his victim escaped through
a rear door. Chung then ran out in the
street where he was arrested almost i'm
mediately and brought to the station by
Officer Fowle. One of the bullets of his
gun took effect in Wings leg in wound
which is serious but not fatal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-14
South California.

EDITORS HERALD-State division, or
the organization of South California, has
received new impulse recently on the
introduction into the House of Repre-
sentatives by Mr.. Vandever of bill au-
thorizing the proper steps to be taken.
The HERALD has long been its earnest
and devoted advocate and deserves we'll
earned credit for it's efforts. No sooner
does the question come up for renewed
discussion than appears the same kind
of carpipg obs ctors who filled the air
with protests ten years ago when the
matter was last before the people. They
say "We are not in favor Of State divis-
ion, not We? Los Angeles wants to
be the capital and we will never
submit to that! 1t is true Los Angeles
is or will be near the center of the pro-
posed new State, and the capital ques-
ton has never once been raised, and we
are off somewhere on the horizon, but
we know what the evil-minded schemers
of Los Angeles mean, and we don't pro-
pose to be party to their plans" These
are not the precise words, but they are
the concentrated ideas which have been
sounded in every note of the gamut of
anti-dlvision. One of the first duties Of
the new State will be to prepare an asy-
lum for those weak-minded ones who
have become unbalanced by reason Of
their jealousy of the great growth and
splendid future of Los Angeles.
Less than ten years ago, when con-
vention was called to be held in Los
Angeles to discuss this question, the
| readers of the HERALD will remember
several places would send no delegates,
because "Los Angeles wanted to be the
capital"
As to the question of expense in
volved in assuming Statehood, it is per-
tinent to mention that for the first ten
years of the existence of Oregon the
entire appropriations for all purposes did
not exceed $4,000 annually, and the
Legislature slowly, but in time, pro-
vided all the public buildings required,
including places for the feeble-minded
who were there also.
| Los Angeles county, in view of the
many hundred thousand dollars she an
nually pays to the State for the privilege
of drawing 100000 back, could well
afford to pay the entire expense of a State
government on the economical plan of
Oregon, and have big surplus over to
build asylums, and then not be taxed at
half the rate che is at present burdened
with. There are many reasons occurring
to me why State division would be ad-
vantageous to all of South California,
but 1 will close with this, that State
sovereignty accelerates the growth of our
section and increases our prosperity many
fold. R. H. HEWITT,
Los Angeles, December IL, 1888.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-14
Athletic Grounds.

On Wednesday evening Messrs. R. M.
Henderson of Brooklyn, N. Y, and L.
Fucker of Cleveland, Ohio, met COM
mittee from the Los Angeles Athletic
Club for the purpose Of arranging to util-
ize the grounds at the corner of Main
and Washington streets as base ball
and athletic park. Messys. Henderson
and Fucker are old base ball managers,
and are willing to expend some money
in getting together good club in this
city. On the other hand the Athletic
Club is desirous of securing good grounds
in contemplation of securing the State
Bicycle Tournament which meets next
Nav.