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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
TROUBLE OF a SEATTLE MAN.
DIR. Jordan's Wife Sues for a Share of HIS
HdLf- Million Dollar Estate.

DIR. Jordan's W1fe Sues for a Share of His
Hat Mutton Dollar Estate.
SEATTLE, WASH, May 4.-Dr J. Eugene
Jordan of the Histogenetic Medicine Com
pany and Populist member of the Board OF
Aldermen was to-day sued in the Superior
Court by his wife, May Jordan, who is try
ing to assert her interest in property to the
amount of $500,00O. She alleges that
Jordan deserted her at Coudersport, Pa,
ten years ago, and since coming to this
city has accumulated no less than seventy
five pieces of property. In the meantime
his wife and three daughters have had to
shift for themselves.
She has brought an action for divorce in
Pennsylvania, and the suit has been insti-
tuted here to permit her to secure her
share of the property.
All of Jordan's property has been con-
veyed to J. M. Butler, said to be secretly
in trust for Jordan, and has been recon
veyed to the Histogenetic Medicine Com
pany, of which Jordan is the moving
spirit. Mrs. Jordan asks that the deeds be
set aside, on the ground that they are in
fraud of the wife.
Jordan is a single-tax advocate, and DUR
ing the industrial movement was active in
organizing the Patriot Army" an armed
body formed during the Commonweal ex-
citement.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
FATE OF Il COTTON MURDERER
Juan Ferry Sentenced to Thirty Years at
San Quentin.


SAN BERNARDINO, CAL, May 4.-Juan
Ferra was this morning sentenced to thirty
years at hard labor in San Quentin. Ferra
is self-confessed accomplice of Emilio
Garcia in the robbery and murder of James
Guilmanot, near Cotton. last October.
The story Of the crime as related by
Ferra showed that two villains came to the
old mans lonely place in the attitude OF
friends and assaulted him with a hatchet
at his chicken-house. They then dragged
the wounded and bleeding man to the
house and attempted to force him to tell
where he had hid his money. Failing in
this they stabbed him repeatedly, while
Guilminot fed around the room in hope,
less endeavor to escape. The knife was
broken off in his body, and with the broken
blade, Garcia cut his throat from ear to ear
and then fed.
When arrested Ferra told the story of
the crime, which brought about the death
sentence for Garcia, which will be inflicted
June 6.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
THEATRICALs 4r FORTY MILE
An Alaska Settlement That Supports a
Regular Stock Company.

An ALASKA Settlement That supports a
Regular Stock Company.
PORT TOWNSEND, WASH, May "A
new feature of fin de steele enterprise in
Alaska has been furnished by Forty Mile,
at the headwaters of the famous Yukon
River. This settlement, probably the
northernmost settlement on the American
continent, has stock company, opera.
house, and furnishes the sturdy miners an
opportunity to enjoy themselves. not only
after their weeks labors during the short
season in which. the mines can be op-
Grated, but serves to relieve the monotony
of the long winter, during which their
time is spent in enforced idleness, brought
about by the cold weather.
The first performance this season was
the production of ''The Streets of New
York." from which something over $500
was cleared. The "show shop" like all
of its kind in small places, glories in the
somewhat misleading title of the Bregon
Opera.house and Concert-hall, and has a
seating capacity of about 200.
The leading stars in the performances
are George T. Snow, pioneer actor of the
Northwest, his wife and two children.
Snow was for long time engaged in Civ
ing shows at Sitka, Juneau and other
Alaskan settlements, but caught the Yu.
kon fever when the first big strikes were
reported from there and has been at Forty
Mile over three years.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
FRESNO TO ISSUE BONDS,
Citizens Vote in Favor of Com
pleting the City's Sewer
System.
Action Brought to Gust Marshal Woy
for Alleged Errors In the Elec-
- ton Returns.

FRESNO, CAL, May Am election
was held IN this city to-day to vote on the
proposition of bonding the city for $4,000
to complete the sewer system, which at
present drains only a part of the city.
There was considerable opposition to the
proposed issue, but the Chamber of Com
merce and the Hundred Thousand Club
worked to carry the election, and twenty
six votes more than, the, necessary two
thirds were cast in favor of the issue. The
sewer system, when completed, will be one
of the most perfect on the coast.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
LORD TALBOT At REDWOOD
The Heir of Clifton Figures in
a Suit Against a Hotel
Keeper.
A Complicated Action Growing Out
of the Ramifications of a
Horse Trade.

REDWOOD CITY, CAL, May 4.-Lord
Talbot Clifton drove into town this morn
ing with swell crowd ON the coach
Meteor. The occasion was his lordships
appearance in the Superior Court in an
action brought by him against John Lee,
owner of the Hotel Mateo. The suit was
to recover possession of valuable mare
which had come into Lees keeping
through the various ramifcations of a
horse trade, wherein his lordship's animal
was unlawfully detained without any con-
sideration being forthcoming.
white Hat Dan Mccarthy testified
that the mare was worth $500, but WINGED
perceptibly when asked what he had paid
for this animal, which he had afterward
sold to Lord Clifton. Burlingame was
well represented by male and female spec
tators. The case will be submitted on
briefs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
THE SALT LAKE CONFER ENcE.
Washington the Only Coast state That
VIII Not Be Represenfed.

TACOMA, WASH, May 4.-Governor J.
E. Richards of Montana, who was in the
city to-day is very much gratifed with
the spirit of approval which has been
shown in response to his call for confer
ence of representatives from the silver
States, to be held at Salt Lake City on the
18th inst. All the silver States and Terri
tories will be represented except Washing
ton and probably Arizona. Colorado has
appointed both her Senators and one of
her Representatives in Congress, so that
she will be very strongly represented.
Oregon, which was expected to look more
coldly than any of the Pacific States on
the suggestion, was among the first to ap-
point delegation.
Governor McGraw is the only Governor
who has declined to make appointments.
Just what reason he gave for refusing to
appoint Governor. Richards would not
say, further than that his letter indicated
a want of sympathy with the silver move
ment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
NORTHER ERN SONOMA'S FETE
Great Activity in the Prepara-
ton for the HealdSburg
Carnival.
Miss LIVernash Retains Her Lead
In the Race for the Floral
Crown.

HEALDSBURG, CAL, May 4.-The
finance committee of the carnival execu-
tive committee made an encouraging re-
port at the meeting of the executive com
mittee last night. 1t is getting liberal
subscriptions from all parts of Northern
Sonoma, and will not be handicapped in
arranging for the three days fete by lack
of funds.
The stand where the crowning of the
Queen will take place will be a tasty
affair, decorated entirely with golden pop
pies, and located in the center of the
plaza, twelve feet above the ground.
Broad steps will lead to the platform, the
steps to be decorated with roses.
Geyseryille will be represented at the
carnival in an extensive way. Active work
is being done there, and very creditable
showing is to be made.
The carnival colors are to be red, blue
and gold, and thousands of yards of bunt-
ing will be used in decorations. The COM
mlttee on decorations finds all willing to
oeautity their homes and business houses.
space for exhibition purposes in the thea
ter Is becoming scarce, as many standing
displays will be made. All the ground
floor space has been secured.
For the parade large number of floats
have been entered in competition for
prizes. Three bands have been engaged.
The voting contest for queen occasioned
much interest to-day. The friends of Miss
Maud 6arginsson advanced that charming
young lady well toward the lead. Miss
Emma Widlund also received large vote :;
but the admirers of Miss Mary LiYernash
cast sufficient number of ballots to retain
her in the lead, with Emma WidIund Sec
ond, Lena Zane third; Zoe Bates, Carrie
Moulton, Maud Sarginsson, Edna Biddle
and Addie Clark following in the order
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
SAN RAFAEL CRIME.
81 Domestic Assaulted and Kicked into
InsemstbtItty by Rattan.


SAN RAFAEL, CAL, May 4.-Miss
Emma Pohlman, domestic in the employ
of Charles Meyers, living in Mill Valley.
was the victim of a dastardly assault com
mitted by an unknown stranger last night.
She was coming down Throckmorton' S
avenue when the mar jumped, from the
side of the road and struck her on the
head, the blow telling her. Before she had
time to cry out her assailant stuffed a
handful Of grass into her mouth and then
kicked her into insensibility. She was
found IN an unconscious condition by
passers-by an hour later and her condition
is now critical.
Dlngent search is being made for the
woman assailant, and if taken he is likely
10 De roughly handled by the indignant
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05

ever known in that section. twill not be
over one-third of an average yield In
some orchards there are plenty of prunes,
while in others scarcely any are to be
found. The peach crop is immense, and
much thinning will be necessary. There
will be few apricots, and cherries are light.
The shortage in the prune crop will not be
disastrous, as the fruit will be larger than
usual.
1t is estimated that 800 tons of last
seasons dried fruit yet remains unsold in
this district.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
Sudden Death at clements.

LODI, CAL, May 4.-Captain C. J. Cox
an old resident of Clements, while retu~n,
ing home with three children from Grants
schoolhouse last evening was taken s,d-
denly i'll with heart disease and fell from
his carriage dead. He was man of some
property and greatly respected in this sec.
ton. The Coroner held an inquest this
afternoon, the jury rendering verdict of
death from natural causes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
Gtft of a Phttanthropist.

SANTA MONICA, CAL, May &C. H.
Rindge, the philanthropic millionaire, who
lives on his magnificent ranch, Mallibu,
adjacent to Santa Monica, has agreed to
build $4,000 church for the Methodists
here provided they raise $1,000 for the sup
port of the church work during the year.
This is fast being raised, and the edifce
will soon be under way.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
Dtstina,4asAea G,.ests..

SANTA MONICA, CAL, May 4.--Hon. J..
c.. Patterson, Minister of Militia of the
Dominion of Canada, and party inspected
Santa Monica and vicinity Thursday and
Friday, the party travelling in private
car of the Canadian Government Railway.
1t is the gentleman's first visit to the south
ern coast, and he was more than interested
and pleased with the bay, the mammoth
wharf, the climate and the bathing.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
Arrest of a Diamond THIEF.

SAN JOSE. CAL, May fisherman Car
ter, who was arrested several days ago for
stealing diamond ring from the iewelry-
store of L. Machefert, and afterward re-
leased on bail, was taken into custody
this morning as he was about to leave for
the East. When searched at the police
Office the ring was found in his hat lining.
He was taken before Justice Dwyer and
his bond fixed at $500, in default of which
he went to jail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05

followed by the resignation or dismissal of
several other heads of departments" said
an official of that road this morning. He
stated that Assistant General Superintend-
ent Dickinson and Division Superintendent
McQabe would probably be the next to go
out. A general change in the legal depart
ment of the road is also look ed for.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
An Election Contest Case.

FRESNO. GAIL, May Al. w. Coffman,
who was the Democratic-Populi candi-
date for City Marshal at the recent elec-
ton, has begun an action to ouSt M. L.
Woy, who was elected by the Republicans
by majority! of one. 1t is alleged that
there were errors in the count of the bal
lots in every precinct. The case will be
heard on May IA.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
Major Thornton,s Successor.

SANTA MONICA, CAL, May 4.-Cap-
tain F. K. Upham, who has been acting
treasurer at the Soldiers Home, Santa
Monica, since the resignation of Major
Thornton two weeks ago, has received his
commission as treasurer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
RUSSIAN RIVEH pAL1EY CROPS
Fruit GTotoers Report a Probable Short
age In the Yield of Prmnes.

age In the Yield of Prunes.
HEALDSBURG, CAL, May 4. - Some
discouraging reports are coming in from
the orchardists of this section. Ira Proc
TOR, who has one of the most extensive
prune orchards in the county, said to-day
that he would not have over half crop.
and that he believed. from reliable infor-
nation received by him, that the output
from the Russian River Valley would be
300 tons short of last seasons.
CALL representative, in company with
w. j. Hotchkiss, made a tour of the
orchards of the Geyserville district yester-
day. The Bartlett pear crop is the ightest
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
NORTHERN PACIFIC CHANGES.

A General Dismissal of Heads of De-
partments is Predicted.
TACOMA, WASH, May 4.-"The resigna-
ton OF James Mcknight, general counsel
of the Northern Pacific Railroad, will be
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05
ROSCOE TRAIN ROBBERS HELD.
"htd' Thomson accused of the Crime i,s
His COUpdntotl,s Co,, ,,fess;o,

hts CompGnton's Confession.
Los ANGELES, CAL, May I'm the
trlal Oh kid" Thomson for the Roscoe
train robbery and murder, Alya johnson.
who has confessed and been sentenced for
the crime, told the whole story of the rob-
berry, making 'Kid' his partner in the
deed. Yesterday Johnson refused 70 tes.
tify. "
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-05

xDrAaaiaonas Pacific Coast .Nsws 80 Second Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
Southern Pacific Train Held Up in
Oregon.
STOPPED BY EXPLOSION OF DYNAMITE
Three Highwaymen Go Through
the Cars.
RSUED BY A POS e

GRANTS PASS, ORE, July 1.-The South
ern Pacific overland train, north bound.
was stopped last night at 1915 by three
highwaymen, near Riddles. about thirty
miles south of Roseburg. and thoroughly
robbed Sticks of dynamite were placed on
rails which disabled the engine by blowing
the fanges off the pony trucks, and
brought the train to stop.
Taking the fireman, two of the highway
men proceeded to go through the train.
and every car, from the express car to the
rear Pullman, was searched. Nothing was
obtained from the express car, for there
was no treasure on board. In the mail car
better success was met, and the Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle and Victoria, &c, regis
tered sacks were rified.
The passengers were also searched pretty
thoroughly, but just what success was met
with Is not KIN own. One highwaynan took
a hasty shot at Conductor Kearney, who
was in charge of the train, but no damage
resulted.
Superintendent Fields of the Southern Pa
ciic lost no time, and IN an hour after
learning OF the hold-up he'd two parties on
the way to the scene of the robbery. A
posse OF officers was hastily made up in
RosebUrg and started at once, and another
of rouEh-aGd-ready mountainous started
from here. Every effort will be made to
capture the robbers.
The men of the party starting from here
are thoroughly familiar with every foot of
ground in the neishborhood of the robbery.
end especially good hopes are entertained
of capturing the robbers. The train was
delayed several hours, having been COM
PEELED to turn the engine around and go
into RoSeburG backwards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
WASHINGTON Stock ,.cb,nre

Sal saiesrregular call-l2 O'clock MI S. IS regis
l n6 o. n FL at ISL Light at
Government Bonds-U. & As. registered. 11lz
IS s 8 i s'f g}s t / e. a. i5 IT,
1161. bid 1165s asked.
s 1ss of f ,D9 .% S. les
Is, biol, currency, zig BID Water stock Is. 1908.
shlrensy lls sa fl o currency III
Miscellaneous Bortls-WashinSto and George
s1G s5esS E,d so 1 s st ~
MsrgRoltan Ralead soay c iof bid Io1 asked
IS. l1e. bid, ill., asked washington A Gas ' GS
s. SERIES SERIES E. H. I'D BID Wsshnn Gas Cas- Conn
pany eoax; 6s. 80 bid: U. s ELECTRIC Light COW.
100 bid, ios asked American security and Trust
IS, F. and A.; 100 bid American Security and
ropasy st ans g. BID MaEss
Company imp. .ss. ITO bid. washington Market
tom 81 c SIT BID Eh nny st g.
100 Ia Washington Light InfaS y "a Is IS bid
bid Of the epabe 80 I'D
S ss Nc asked sS s 10 s osSSI ss s
bid Capital, JIG o bid l., West ,es End lo5 bid. los
5d ohio IS bid 20 asked na asked Lincoln %
Safe Deposit and T, Tn Companies National Safe
on ana ana trusts a b aa e. asked AmeftSa
Security and Trust, 49, bid, 14o asked. Washing
Raread fis and Georgetown,
2GO bid 2S1 asked Metropolitan, 90 asked Co
lunbia. co bid. Belt, IL bid. 20 asked. Ecking-
ton, II bid: 80 asked. Georgetown and Tennally
town. 30 asked
Gas and Electric Light Stooks.-washington Gas,
81 bid, 53l5 asked. Georgetown Gas. 80 bid %
asked. U. S. Electric Light 1874 bid. 1856 asked.
Insurance Stocks.-Firemen's, 80 bid. Franklin.
Potomac, 6sa. hid Arlington, $50 bid. German
American, leo bid National Union; 10 bid, 143
bid, S1s asked. Peoples 81 bid, asked. Lincoln,
81 bid 81 asked. Commercial, ~ bid.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Rell Estate Title 10o
bid. Columbia Title. Z bid. asked. Washington
Title. asked. District Title, 10 bid, 10 asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Pennsylvania, IS bid Chesa-
peake and Potomac, IS bid. 60 asked. American
Graphopho1e, 3 bid. 80 asked. Pneumatic Gun
Carriage % bid, 20 asked. '
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Washing.on Market II
bid. Great Falls Ice, 1875 bid. 40 asked BrI
Run Panorama. 20 asked. Norfolk and Washin~ton
Steamboat, 80 bid Mergenthaler Linotype, I92 bid.
1876 asked. '
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
Illness OF Sir. W. e. Clark.

Mr.. W. E. Clark, president of the Central
National Bank, is lying dangerously i'll at
his summer home at Hayfield, Va. Mr.
Clark was one of the party that visited
Norfolk and Newport News on the occa-
sion OF the trial of the new river steamer
the Newport News, and at that time caught
a severe cold, which has gradually aggra-
waited his old nalady, diabetes, until the
situation became serious. DIR. Sewers Mr.
Clarks family physician, is away from the
city, and the patient is under care of Dr.
hewitt of Virginia, who today thinks there
are signs of decided Improvement. Mr. j.
E. Clark saw his brother at Hayfield this
nc rring and says he thinks he is improv-
irg. His condition is all that could be de-
sired, so far as comfort and nursing are
concerned, and the patient is cheerful and
hopeful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
THE PACIFIC CABLE.
British Capitalists Will Lny Titan
ming Island Il Station.

ming Island IL Station.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 2.-Hugh
Craig, vice president of the chamber of
commerce, says nat from thorough in
vestigation of the subject he is convinced
that the Pacific cable which has been talk
ed about for years on this side Of the Unit
ed States, and discussed ad interim in Con-
gross is to be built by British capitalists.
To the stat ,ment that iInglishmen and
Australians, with Canadians, have decided
to undertake the work, he adds the further
fact that the difficulty of obtaining a mid
ocean station has been overcome.
1t will be remembered that the United
States government decided last winter not
station on any of the Hawaiian Islands to
be controlled solely by Britishers.
To avoid International complications a
station has been decided upon-latitude 3
north, on F'a ming Island. The cable Is to
be laid from Auckland, New Zealand, to
Norfolk Island, in the South Pacific, dis
lance of Ais miles. The second section of
the cable will be from Norfolk Island to
Fiji, q distance of LOOP miles: the third to
Tanning Islanl. LIS miles, and the fourth
and largest section from Tanning Island
TO Vancouver, distance of 1922 miles The
total length of this cable would this be
g, 4S4 miles, about three times as long as
the shortest transatlantic cable. The esti-
mated cost OF this cable from Auckland to
Vancouver is &, 51I,0UO, or, in round figures,
S7.5S5,0O0.
This cable. it is proposed, will be only
one of 4 number of cables connecting with
1t on the southern hemisphere. The prin-
ctpal connection will be between Auckland
and Sydney, N.S.W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
A PERMIT TO PLAY.
The First One Issued Today by Col.
Wilson.

Wilson.
Col. Wilson, In charge of public buildings
and grounds, today issued his first permit
for the use of the newly opened public play
grounds at the south end of the eliipse
south of the White House. 1t was made
out in favor OF Charles F. Sterne PercivaI
F. Smith, Harry o. Selby and Henry
Klefnschmidt four boys living in the neigh
borhood OF 30th and o streets.
The application was in regular form. and
was made by Charles F. Sterne in behalf
of self and three companions. It asked for
permission to play lawn tennis. croauet
and other games which may be allowed
under the Law. 1t was Endorsed by Mr..
solomon ]. Fague, who certified that the
applicant is personally known to him, and
that he is satisfied he- VIII carry out ali
that is promised in the application, to
fully comply with all police regulations
governing the proper protection CT the
eilipse and the trees and shrubs in its
vicinity
Col. Wilson Issued the necessary permit
without hesitation. and the holders can
rev. use the grounds at their pleasure.
The permit is good for this season, but IS
revocable for cause at any time. 1t is eX-
pected tina. there will be general demand
for these permits when the weather be-
comes more favorable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02

First race, five furlongs.Otto, Beckton
Pope Gate Pansy colt, Simaron, 100; Sen
tinel Second, Lorimer, John Wrinkle, Henry
Tyler, 81: Minnie d. Gate Myralli Gily),
May K. Lady May, Adventures SO.
Second race, four furlongs, two-year-olds,
Giggle, Gimme, 1903; Alhelmbolt, 102; Lo-
shade, Dutch Girl %.
Third race, seven furlongs, selling. Red
Star, Oporto, Archbishop. Sir Rae, 1o5;
Tribute, 102; Tardrop, Some More, 100.
Fourth race, five furlonsS, selling-Pot-
ash, 100; Busirus Craftsman. Unlucky,
Briscoe, Penzance, Gov. Fifer, Chink, 81;
Monitoress, Della NJ. Hazel Arda, So.
Fifth race. four and a half furlongs-Jack
Lowell, Plunderer, -1l2: Parvenue, Van
Dyke, Frank D.. fragrant. Duke of
Gloucester, 100; Eva's Kid. Western Star,
1o7; Trojan. 1O3; Bob Miller. 100; Susie r.,
9S.
Sixth race, seven furlongs, selling-Fox-
glove, Jugsler 1o5; Can't Tell, Samaritan
Selah, Blizzard 102; Annorean, 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
An Appointment Looked For,

The appointment of chief clerk of the
Post Office Department still lies ION the
knees of the gods" Mr.. Thomas resigned
six weeks ago, expecting to be relieved at
once, but the Postmaster General said to-
day that Mr.. Thomas had agreed to remain
at his desk until the new fiscal year was a
little older and the rush of business some
what seen to. No choice of successor to
Mr.. Thomas has yet risen above tie ho-
rizon. Several applications have been made
aAd the clerks of the department are ma
tiently waiting to see the Postmaster Cen
eral make a practical application of civil
service.