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Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
A POLITICAL MACHINE.
THAT IS WHAT RET CLARKSON
CALLS THE GOVERNMENT.
He Does Not Believe in Prolonged Tenure
Of Ofice-Hence He Chops Off so Many
Democratic Postmasters' Heads.

CHICAGO, May 14.-In lengthy inter-
view tonight with a reporter for local
paper, Assistant Postmaster-Ge
Clarkson is quoted as saying: "The gov
ernment of the United States is a pol
itical, not business machine"
"The genius of our political progress, "
he added, Giles in the active interest
taken in the government by the people.
That this interest should be kept alive
and aroused to even a greater extent
than at present, is most essential The
essayasts who enjoy formulating theories
for an ideal government admit that
their cherished system can only
come through the political activity OF
the people"
, Mr.. Clarkson thinks decidedly this
country would not be better off with a
civil service like England's- what -
said he, "perpetuates the office-holding
class OF which every member arriving at
the age of sixty shall receive pension :?
What aim in life would be theirs, save
to hang on in the easiest method possi-
BILE? Their ambition would die
for want of nourishment and
their value to the country decrease.
| believe that continued service in the
government employ is bad for any man,
and after a certain period all public SER
wants should be sent back to the people
to renew themselves. Each office should
have fixed tenure to preserve the re-
spect of the occupant, and if the occu-
pant desires second term, let him show
by his work that he is entitled to it,"
Mr.. Clarkson would not abolish the
civil service examination, but thinks
every man should be examined by the
official in whose employ he is to be.
Such principle prevails in business,
why not in the government?
Mr.. Clarkson asserted, in reply to a
question as to the comparison of our
service with that Of England, that the
business of ourg government is transacted
more accurately and at lower percent
age of loss than any other public or pri-
vate business in existence.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
WEST COAST NEWS.
San FranciscO's Inefficient
Fire Department.
Good Luck Alone Has Prevented
COnf1agratiOns.
The Grand Jury Condemns the
Present Arrangements.
The West Coast Lumber Company Burned
Out at San ernardino-Protracted
Seismic Disturbances.
Associated Press Dispatches. |

ASSOclateQ Press Dispatches.
SAN Francisco, May 14.--The grand
jury filed it's report in Judge Murphy's
court today, giving the result OF its in
vestigations into the condition OF the
fire department, and directing attention
to many needed improvements for pro-
tecting property, made necessary by the
rapid growth of the city. The smallness
of the department is much deplored.
The report declares that the sparing of
San Francisco from general confagra-
ton can only be attributed to luck.
An increased appropriation and a
fully paid fire department commensu-
rate with the size of the city is recon-
mended, and in this connection
figures are given, showing the
proportionate amounts of money
expended towards securing adequate
protection from fire in other large cities
of the United States. The present San
Francisco department is said to consist
of five trucks, seventeen engines, seven
hose companies and $500 feet of hose
good, bad and indifferent), manned by
seventy-fve permanent and 26S call
men. A full-paid department is favored.
More hydrants are also recommended.
Figures are given showing the results OF
the recent test to determine the amount
of force lost by friction when water is
carried through hose for any great
distance. 1t is stated that while in
all eastern cities hydrants are placed
only 700 feet apart, in San Francisco,
a city built almost entirely of wood,
they are from 800 to 1000 feet apart.
Attention is directed to the fact that
the working of the department is i'm
peded by telephone and telegraph wires
in the business part of the city, and in
order to overcome this difficulty, it is
suggested that the city should purchase
full set of Skivrer & Bangor ladders
In conclusion the board of supervisors
is urged to at once purchase at least
ten new engines, three trucks and at
least 10, 900 feet ofhose, ,and see to placing
$50 additional hydrants
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
st. L. & s. f. Directors.

ST. LOUIS, May 14.-At the annual
meeting of the st. Louis and San Fran
cisco railroad today the following were
elected directors George Cappell, Wal
ter L. Frost, Isaac E. Gates, George j.
Gould, B. R. Gray, G.. P. Huntington,
H. K. McHarg, H. L. Morrill,, Horace
Porter, Jesse Seligman, Russell Sage.
Henry Seligman and E. X. Winslow.
OF these, McHarg, Morrill, and Selig-
man replace Patton, Buckley and O'Day
of the old board.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
I BEYOND THE SEAS.
Count Won Moltke Speaks in
the Reichstag.
He Declares That a European
War is Impending.
The Passage of the Military Bill
Assured by His Efforts.
Parnellites Score a Victory in the British
Commons-Labor Riots and
Plague of Locusts.
Associated Press Dispatches.

BERLIN, May 14.-During the debate
in the reichstag today, on the military
bill, the minister of war explained the
provisions of the measure. Count Won
Moltke spoke in support of the European
situation. He declared that it was al
ways growing more difficult, and it was
always more imperative that Germany
should have strong military system. A
strong government alone would be able
to maintain peace, and there is no one
who does not hesitate to throw match
into powder barrel.
He beheld all the powers peacefully
disposed, but security could only be at
tanned by Germany's own efforts. OF
course, the maintenance of an army on
a war footing demanded the expenditure
of large amounts of money, but the
point to be considered was this: eff we
economize in our war expenditures, the
most brilliant financial sensation we
may be able to create, will not ensure
the exclusion of our enemies from the
fatherland."
Richter, leader of the progressist lib
erals, said the increase in France was
accompanied by reduction in the time
of service to two years. He favored the
same for the German army. He main
tanned that the reichstag ought to form
it's own views, and not form decision
based on the views of military officers.
General Du Vernois replied that the
government was preparing bill to re-
organize the army and a chance was
offered in the near future to discuss the
subject OF Il shorter service. For the
present the government would make no
concession.
Won Moltke declared that the days of
war waged by cabinets are past. The
elements that now threaten peace are
found among the people. The cupidity
of the classes less favored by fortune
home, and their occasional attempts t.
obtain rapid improvement Of their con
dition by forcible measures abroad
These dangerous elements are producing
everywhere discnetent and may at any
moment percipate war even against the
will of the government. For the govern
ment was not strong enough to oppose
the passions of the people and endeavors
of parties, which constitute a perma-
nent danger of war. When that war,
that for the past decade has hung like
Damocles's sword over our heads, at last
breaks out, its duration no one will be
able to foresee. 1t might be a seven
years war, or even thirty years war.
Woe to him who sets the match.
LONDON, May 14.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Times says Won Moltke's
speech has assured the adoption of the
military bill.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15

this afternoon was characterized by fine
fielding and terrific batting. Vickery
was driven out of the box in the sixth,
up to which time the Bostons had made
twelve runs. Attendance, 1900.
PSifSdeipba PSifSa; jS $50 9 ] ] d 5-l7 4
Hits-Boston, %; Philadelphia, IL Errors
Boston, 2; Philadelphia, B. Batteries-Getzein,
Bennett; Vickey, Smith, Schriever. Umpire
McDermott
Brotherhood Games.
Boston, May 14.--Keefe proved too
much for the Boston brotherhood club
this afternoon. In the absence of Kelly
the home team played as if without a
head. Attendance, $1,000
SCORE.
SeSyon Sew York ...,..dd 935 % I'll ]
Hits-New York, IL; Boston, 5. Errors-New
York. g.. Boston, 13; Batteries-Keefe and
Vaughan; Gumbert and Sweet. Umpires-
Kelly and Oday.
BUFFALO, May 14.-The brotherhood
game this afternoon was a good one.
Both pitchers did good work, but Bars
ton had the best of it. Attendance, 300.
SCORE.
6Hfialo 6Sfndso o.....,..99 999dd O. !
Hits-Buffalo, A. Chicago, T. Errors - Buf-
falo, L; Chicago, 5. Batteries-Ferson and
Mack, Barston and Farrell. mpires-Gunning
and Matthews.
PHILADELPHIA, May 14.-Philadelphia
this afternoon defeated the Brooklyn
brotherhood club in a good game that
was exciting and marked by some bad
and many good plays. Attendance 500.
SCORE.
Philadelphia. 30 0 Q 8 0 o O. &
Brooklyn. 30 o o o 0 5 o. 0 O.
Hits-Philadelphia, 9; Brooklyn, 6. Err
s-Philadelphia, 4; Brooklyn, 3. Batteries
Weyhing, Kinslow; Cunningham, Hallman.
Umpires-Ferguson, Holbert
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
BASEBALL RECORD.
Wet Grounds Prevent All the Americ
and Some OF the League Games.

Wet Grounds Prevent All the American
and Some Of the League Games.
CHICAGO, May 14.-All the American
association games were postponed on ac-
count of wet grounds. The league game
at Pittsburg was postponed on account
of rain.
League Games.
BROOKLYN, May 14.-The New York
league club defeated the home team by
superior batting. They came near los
ing through some rocky fielding, but re-
covered their lost ground by batting
streak in the eighth. Attendance, 1880.
SCORE.
New York ....1 2 o o 0 0 0 O.
Brooklyn. ........O o o 3 0 0 0 O.
Hits-New York, 12 Brooklyn, 8. Errors
New York, s; Brooklyn, l. Batteries-Rusie
Buckley, and Terry, DAILY. Umpires-Lynch
Powers.
BOSTON, May l4.-The league game
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Carlisle Getting There.

FRANKFORT, KY, May 14.-The demo-
cratic caucus tonight took four ballots,
only six names being voted upon, Car
Isle, McCreary, Lindsay, Knott, Moore
and Settle. Messrs. Buckner, McKin-
sey and Reeves were left out entirely.
The fourth ballot stood: Cariise, 80, a
gain of over the first ballot; McCreary,
IL, gain of 2 over the first ballot
Lindsay, %; Knott, IS; Moore, IL; Set
tie, 7. Carlisle is undoubtedly stronger
tonight, and his men are in mood to
push the contest to close tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
A sprinkling Wagon Wrecked.

One of d. F. Donegan's sprinkling
wagons was badly wrecked yesterday
afternoon out on Second street. The
team was standing near the Second-street
park, when it took fright and ran down
the street until nearly where the cable
engine-house is,when the horses plunged
into the big cut for the sewer that has
been dug there. The animals were badly
hurt, and the wagon quite wrecked. The
only way the horses could be got out was
by filling up the hole dug to lay the
sewer in. 1t was long job, as the pit is
deep.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
BRITISH COMMONS.
The Parne1lites Gain a Victory Through
Conservative Blunder.


LONDON, May 14.-In the commons
tonight How (nationalist) moved the
second reading OF the Irish agricultural
labor bill, proposing the use of the
church surplus to erect cottages for Ia
borers. There was spirited debate,
Balfour contending that the Parnellites
desired to embarrass the governments and
injure the land purchase bill. The Sec
ond reading was agreed to without divis-
ion, amid prolonged Irish cheers.
The defeat of the government was due
to blunder of the conservative whips,
who notified the members of the govern
ment party that their presence would be
required at 4 o'clock. This became
known to the Parnellites, who attended
in full strength at noon, and after short
speeches rushed the division before the
conservatives could be mustered.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
SEISMIC ACTION.
The Earth Continually Trembling in the
Vicinity of PajarO.

Vicinity of PajarO.
SANTA CRUZ, May 14.-Ever since the
big earthquake of the sixth of last
month, there have been daily seismic
disturbances along the line between
Pajaro and San Juan, where the earth
quake was heaviest. Each day three or
four small shocks occur, and yesterday
six quite pronounced ones were felt.
Two were felt at 8 O'Clock this morning in
this city. The fissure made on Chitten-
den ranch, above Pajaro, during the big
earthquake, has been gradually increas-
ing in depth and width. The railroad
company is keeping force of carpenters
in the vicinity of the bridges between
Pajaro and Gilroy, for fear OF damage by
the shocks if they get heavier. 1t is
said there will be no change in the time
card of the coast division till the earth
quakes cease, as the company don't want
to put on the Monterey flyer for fear of
an accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
WHO ROBBED WALLACE.
1t Was Leslie Mcleod who Took tn,
Bonds From the Vaults.

Bonds From the Vaults.
New YORK, May 14.-Regarding the
robbery of John H. Wallace, editor of
Wallace's Monthly, Inspector Byrnes says
the party who stole $4,000 worth OF
bonds from Wallace, was Leslie Nc
Leod, assistant editor of the magazine.
1t was first supposed that young Robert
Wallace stole them. Mcleod has been
identified by the officials of a safe de-
posit company as the man who went to
the vaults on Wednesday, and on Thnrs-
day morning the bonds were missing. 1t
is known that young Wallace on Thurs
day afternoon negotiated $4,000
worth of bonds. On the same day he
took a steamer for Havana. The
amount of bonds and money stolen is
$4,000. Great surprise is expressed at
the action of young Wallace, who was a
very distant relative of his benefactor.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Sistare in Jail,

New York, May 14.-W. H. M. Sis
tare, the banker, arrested Monday for
failing to account for $4,000 worth of
securities placed with his firm by Rich
ard Hecksher, of Philadelphia, passed
last night in confinement in Ludlow
street Jail. So far he has not been able
to obtain bail, which is fixed at $75. 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Another CaissOn COIlaDses.

LOUISVILLE, May 14.-The caisson at
the new bridge capsized this afternoon,
killing one man and seriously injuring
several others. Fifteen men were at
work cementing the outside, when the
caisson suddenly careened, the timbers
snapped, and the massive structure sud-
denly turned over, and now stands bot
tom side up. Superintendent Mitchell
was killed by falling timber.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
THE HIBERNIANS.
THE ANCIENT ORDER HOLDING SE-
CRET SESSIONS.
Meeting in Commemoration of the Phoe-
nix Park Murder-A New Irish Organ
ization in Canada.

HARTFORD, Conn, May 14.-The con-
vention OF the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans, spent the entire day in sessions
with closed doors. There was no contest
OF seats.
New YORK, May 14.-United Irishmen
and Irish volunteers tonight commemor-
ated the execution of the murderers of
Lord Cavendish, and Sir Secretary
Burke, in Phoenix park, by a meet
ing in Clarendon hail. Timothy Quinn,
chairman, in long speech, denounced
Parnell because he had not secured
nome rule tor Ireland. lie said dyna-
mite and axe means were alone
practicable.
MoNlnEG1, MAY l4-Is is rumored
that new secret IL sh associa-
lion formed here and at Quebec,
has already 10000 members, prin-
cipally Irish and Canadians. A large
number of the latter are Frenchmen.
One of its objects is to obtain money in
Canada for Irish home rule Another is
to wage warfare against British rule.
with the final objects of the separation
and annexation of Canada to the United
States.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
TOOK POISON.
A Dose of Morphine Taken in Prison
Cell.

Scll.
At 4:5O O'Clock yesterday morning
Harry Myers, a printer, was taken to
the police station by Officers Grubbs and
Hensley and locked up on the charge of
battering Albert Mellick, a bartender
in a Main-street saloon. Shortly after
being placed in a cell, Myers was appar-
emily in considerable pain, ,and calling to
the jailer he asked that priest be sent
for Immediately, as he had taken dose
of morphine. Police Surgeon Morrison
was summoned, and on his arrival the
stomach-pump was brought into requisi-
ton, and Myers was soon pronounced
out of danger. No cause can be assigned
for his rash act except that he was
drunk and irresponsible. The poison
was secreted about his clothing in a
small phial and escaped detection by the
officers who searched him prior to his
being locked up.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
A FATAL LEAP.
Sad Result of Runaway at Saera-
mentO.

mentO.
SACRAMENTO, May 14.-Among the pas
sengers to arrive from San Francisco
this morning on the overland train,
which was delayed by an accident at
Suisun last night, was Mrs. Emma l..
Burt, of this city. The lady entered the
hack of Robert Kent, at the depot, and
the horses started off on trot before
Kent had taken his seat. He grasped
the reins but was thrown against pole
and was thrown to the ground. The
horses started up Second street at wild
pace Mrs. Burt jumped from the hack
near L and Third streets, and fell on her
head, fracturing her skull. Her son was
sent for, but she died without recover
ing conciousness. She was the widow of
Thodore Burt, formerly a railroad engi-
neer. Kent's injuries are not serious.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
RIOTOUS STRIKERS.
Labor Riots in Spain, Germany al
Austria.

Austria.
BILBoA, May IA strike OF 5000
miners in this district for an increase of
wages and reduction of working hours
has begun.
Mining riots are reported at Ortulla
and Desierto. The troops fred on the
mob, killing several and wounding 9TH
ers. The whole province of Biscay is
under martial law. Business is at a
standstill and railway traffic suspended
HAMBURG, May 14.-The striking gas
workers continued their riotous demon
strations today. Several conflicts oc-
Cured between the police and the mob,
many of the latter being injured Sew
eral of the ringleaders were arrested.
PRAGUE, May 14.-The strike is ex-
tending. The strikers are riotous and
soldiers are patrolling the streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
White Caps Killed,

MERIDIAN, Miss, May IA band of
White Caps, who have been unmerci-
fully beating parties in this neighbor-
hood, visited the house of negro named
Anderson last Sunday night. Upon the
negro refusing to come out, they fired
the house. Anderson than ran out and
fired into the crowd, killing Louis Land
and wounding two others. Anderson
escaped.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Guyed the Jams.

SAN Francisco, May 14.-Late this
evening several boys guyed the japanese
students at the Methodist mission in this
city. The Japs retorted and fight
ensued, in which one of the Japs drew a
knife and cut one of the boys, named
O'Connor, severely in half dozen
places. His wounds are not dangerous.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
A Plague of Locusts.

ST.. PETERSBURG, MaG IA plague OF
locusts is devastating Trans-Caucasia. A
quarter of million acres of agricultural
land at Tifiis and Batter has been raw
aged. Three hundred thousand men are
occupied in the destruction of locusts,
and still they swarm over everything.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Congregational Convention,

SANTA BARBARA, May 1.-THE annual
convention of the General Congrega-
tional Association of Southern Califor-
MIA, assembled here today. About one
hundred delegates are in attendance.
The convention of the Women's Home
Missionary Society of the Congrega-
tional church of Southern California is
also in session.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Conductors, Convention.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, May 14.-The gem
eral convention of the order of railway
conductors decided today to eliminate
from their constitution the clause pro-
hibiting strikes. There has been hot
fight on this point, Grand Chief
Wheaton and the eastern delegates
opposing it. Wheaton will now prob
ably Withdraw.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Last Day at Linden Park.

LINDEN PARK, May 14.-This was the
closing day of the meeting.
Six and one-half furlongs-Stockton
won, Gloster second, Lady Pulsifer third ;
time, :221a.
Five furlongs-Isaquena, filly, won,
Mandalin, colt, second, Trestle third
time, O21a.
Mile-Supervisor won, Black Thorn
second, Puzzle third time, :4314.
Seven eights of mile-Prince How
ard won, Brian Boru second, Stone
mason third time, :3OA.
Five-eights of mile-Chapman won,
Osceola second, Little Barefoot third
time, :03.
Six and e-halffurlongs-Bi Barnes
won, Louis E. second, Bohemian third
time, l :22.
Five NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. won, King
Arthur second, John Atwood third
time, :03.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
ACRES OF FLAMES,
The West Coast Lumber Company Burned
Out at San Bernardino.

SAN Francisco, May IA San Ber-
nardino special says: Fire broke out in
the West Coast Lumber and Mill Com
pany's mills this evening, and in a few
minutes enveloped it in flames, which
spread rapidly to the surrounding build
ings and large piles Of lumber in the
yard. There was soon sheet OF flame
about four acres in extent. The fire de-
partment was powerless to save any OF
the property of the company, but pre-
vented the flames from spreading to the
residences in the vicinity. The mill
was worth $4,000; insurance $4,000.
There was over $50, 900 worth OF lumber
consumed, on which there was no in
SuranCe.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
SPREADING RAILS.
NarrOwGauge Train Wrecked Near
San Jose.

SAN JOSE, CAL, May IA. - The
narrow-gauge train from San Francisco
was wrecked three miles north OF Al
viso this afternoon. Spreading OF the
rails caused the engine to leave the track
and go down a six-foot embank-
ment, where it was buried in
the mud. The engineer put on the air
prakes and jumped. The baggage car
and smoker left the rails; the remain
ing two coaches kept on the track. The
engineer received sprained ankle. The
fireman went down with the engine and
escaped with bruised arm. The pass.
engers were thoroughly shaken up and
bruised, but not seriously injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
BeIated Snow.

ST. PAUL, May 14.-Snow and rain fell
in Northern Minnesota and North Da-
kota today, and the farmers welcome it
for their crops. In most quarters the
snow was quite heavy.
NEcHE, N. d., May 14.-Eight inches
OF snow fell last night, and it is still
showing this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Chancellor Stratton.

SAN Francisco, May IA Portland
special says: Rev. G. G. Stratton, lately
president of Mills seminary, is to take
the position of chancellor of Willamette
university, the principal Methodist in
stitution of this State.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Mrs. Frank Leslie Engaged.

LONDON, May 14.-The Marquis de
Lenville authorizes the statement that
he and Mrs. Frank Leslie are engaged, y
and that their marriage will take place
next month.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
The Indians Best interests,

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The secretary
OF the interior favors uniting the Indians
OF the Pine Ridge agency, South Dakota,
and those at the Tongue River agency,
Montana, and locating them upon the
Grow or Home reservation. The presi-
dent believes such an arrangement
would promote the best interests of both
hands
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15

mails to defraud inventors, was today
sentenced to serve eighteen months i'm
prlsonment on one count, twelve months
on a second, and six months on the
third, and to pay fine of $3.50 on each
count. Samuel Sanborn, similarly in
dlcted, was sentenced to eighteen
months imprisonment and fine OF 500.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
PUGILISTIC NOTES.
Reddy Gallagher Unable to Meet Bill,
Mccarthy.

Mccarthy.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14.-The fight
between Reddy Gallagher and Billy Nc
Carthy, which was to have occurred in
the California Club, has been declared
OFT, on account OF Gallagher's sickness.
Bob Fitzsimmons, a new arrival from
New Zealand, has been substituted for
Gallagher, and will fight Mccarthy May
29th for purse of 81 $50.
Two-Ounce Gloves.
PORTLAND, Ore, May 14.-Tom Tracar
and Dave Flaherty fought ten rounds
with two-ounce gloves for $500 side on
a barge near this city this afternoon.
Tracar won easily.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15
Floral Festival.

SANTA Cruz, CAL, May IA flower
festival, under the patronage of the
Woman's Aid Society, opened this
morning at the fair pavilion, to continue
through the week.