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Defining fhe civil servtce Law.


The Civil Service Commission is in re-
ceipt of so many inquiries asking what pro-
lection the civil service law affords to
Government employees that yesterday Sec
retary Doyle prepared d circular letter
to be sent as reply to the applicants for
Information. The circular letter is as fol-
lows:
1.-The civil service act and rules do not
disturb the authority and duty or appoint
ing officers in making removals, except
ing that rule IL, clauses and g, forbid
changes in the civil service for political
or religious affiliations. The effect OF the
act and rules has been 10 greatly lessen
the pressure for removal and To take away
the temptation to make removals in order
To make vacancies, since vacancies can
only be filled from among persons exam
ined.
Under the old system removals We're
made not because the person removed was
not useful but because place was to be
provided for some one. Still, the power
20 remove fer other than partisan reasons
remains as it was. The chief change
made is that instead of being able TO fill
the vacancy with any one at VIII, the
selection is limited TO persons standing
highest as the result of competitive ex-
animation. The result is that the in
direct protection to the clerk is sufficient.
Few more changes are made in the classi-
fled service during the first year OF
new administration than during the last
year of an old administration.
The impression that no executive officer
can be removed, except for cause, arises
from the popular belief that this was the
great END OF the merit system, whereas. in
fact, the merit system controls entrance
to the service and thus indirectly prevents
removals except for proper reasons. The
question what is dishonest styorincompetency
rests with the department itself. The
executive officer of a department retains
the power Co regulate theinternaI discipline
Of his force
The times., 1897-05-04
Discussed the NavaI Aeademy.

Capt. 7. n. Cooper, superintendent of the
Naval Academy, called on Secretary Long
yesterday and held long conference with
him over the affairs OF the school
The times., 1897-05-04
A Division chief Resteos.

C. W. 0setIton, chief of n division in the
Second Auditor Department at the Treas
ury, rendered his resignation yesterday,
and it was accepted by Secretary Gage
The vacancy caused by such action has
not vet been filled.
The times., 1897-05-04
Feather busters.

Small Ostrich Feather busters, each..-- 90
LlIUlee rancy Wool busters, each .-.lOc
nDStrich Feather busters, each ..-....-..I I0o
Extra Quality Ostrich Feather DuStoTs--29c
Turkey Feather busters, each - ..---- =. S1c
LODg ghandles for busters erS-.----..--...--.Z0o
Other styles and qualities, up TO S2.oo
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Japanned Ware.

Japanned Bread or Cake Boxes, each---25o
Japanned Sugar or Tea CanIsterS, each. 80
Japanned Flour Bins, each ..-......... soc
JapannedChamber Pails. each..-.......2UC
Japaaned CuSpldOrS, each. .............. lOc
JaDanned Foot Tubs, each
JapamneG Coal Hods, each sc
Japanned Sponge Baths, large 1913
Japanned SaIt BOXES. glass IItIng -..---Z0o
Japanned Candle Sticks, each. 90
The times., 1897-05-04
Militarr surgeons, convention.

Tie Association of Military Surgeons will
meet at Columbus, Ohio, May %. Surgeon
Philip Leach, of this city, will attend, and
So will Medical Inspector j. c. Wise, OF
the marine headquarters.
The times., 1897-05-04
Mr.. Reeds Tough Job.

(From the Chicago Record)
Mr., Tom Reeds strenuous work these
days seems to be entirely in the direction
of preventing Congress from doing any
work for itself
The times., 1897-05-04
THE BROOKLYN A SUCCESS.
Official Report of the Trial Board
Regarding Her.

The armored cruiser Brooklyn's forty
eight-hour deep sea final trial trip was
a perfect success, according to the Of
ficiai report OF the trial board. She made
eighteen knots under natural draught,
the engines ran smooth, and the average
indicated horse power fer the whole run
at full speed was S293.7. The turning
gear both steam and electric, worked
very well, and the guns were found to be
all that could be required
The sea was too smooth for thorough
test of sthe vessel as a sea boat or gun
platform. or of her turrets under heavy
working conditions, but the board gave
IL as it's opinion that in such conditions the
Brooklyn will not fail
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The Coroner's verdict.

,(Frem the Chicago Post)
The New York anti-eartoon bill was un-
questionably cartooned to death.
The times., 1897-05-04

Thep physicians OF King George believethat
his najesty's symptoms OF heart disease
necessitated change of climate.
The times., 1897-05-04

Senator Earle, of South Carolina, las
been quite i'll at his hotel for some weeks
past. Yesterday morning the Senator
was shocked by an unfortunate ruInor that
he had died.
The times., 1897-05-04

Decorated Dinner Ware.

We call especial attention to
our 5 new open stock patterns
which can be bought by the COM
plete set or single pieces.
IO0-pc English Dinner Sets, complete S5.95
112 pc. English Dinner Sets, complete. Z so
114-pc Engiisll Dinner Sets, complete. $50
115-pc. English Dinner Sets, complete, 10. 90
$40 per set.
The times., 1897-05-04


on Congress? Yesterday Senator Chandler,
of New Hampshire, received the folio wing
postal cardfrom William Gustav Dire ythater
of indianapolis, Ind, addressed to the
District of Columbia, lin end of the post
office box. Senate chamber, or residence
oSir: We want the tariff bill passed
Let there be no more speeohmaking. Your
speechmaking and your wisdom won feed
the people, the people want work, honest
work and good American wages We want
no cheap labor, no cheap dollar, no cheap
money, no cheap Clothing. We want an
American high protective tariff to protect
American manufacturers, business men,
farmers and laboring against the Euro
pean labor OF China, Japan and Italy.
Stop immigration and the importation OF
foreign goods made by cheap labor. We
can manufacture all our own goods, grain,
meat and machinery Hurry up the Dingley
bill, for it is alright, so we can emplo Y
everybody, then we can settle the money
question.
..If you would say something when YOU
talk YOU might accomplish some good. Busi-
ness prosperity will not return until you
quit talking and enact some honest legis-
lation. Give lis the Dingley bill, quick"
Aside from the inconsistency OF his I'M
known correspondent Senator Chandlersays
the thing that pains him most is the in
tiIlation that he talks too much. mo one
who knows me well, said the New Hamp-
shire Senator, will ever accuse me OF
being talkatiye man."
In the appointment of Robert F. Patter-
| son to be consul general to Calcutta, the
| President has gone over the heads of every
other applicant for that place, given it to
| a man who asked for something else, and
once more ignored the native Southern
Republicans by selecting carpet bagger." /"
| The criticism is made that in every one
of his principal Southern nominations the
President has selected men who drifted
| there from the North. Among these are
| Minister to Japan Buck, OF Georgia. Minis
The times., 1897-05-04
Brushes.

Wire Fastened Dust Brushes, each ..--.- oc
Scrub brushes sc
Palmetto Scrub Brushes large, e4cn - - IOc
Small Hand Scrub Brushes, each &c
Extra Quality Dust Brushes. each .-..--2oc
Best Handled Scrub Brushes, each --.--- 2oc
Long Handled Floor Sweeps, each .... &c
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Senator Chandler evidently does not
expect the Republican tariff bill TO yield
sufficient revenue, for he yesterday in
troduced a bill TO take care of any deficit
that may exist, either at present or in
the future 1t authorizes the Secretary
OF the Treasury to issue certificates OF
Indebtedness TO meet temporary de-
ficiencies, such certificates to bear 8
per cent interest. and be payable within
three years from date. Their issuance is
limited to fifty millions at time, and
dependent upon the discretion of the
Secretary. They are to be ledeeIned in
lawful money Of the denomination of $20
or multiples thereof
The herald., 1897-08-04
INDEX
OF THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

Sacramento vineyardists report
that the Tokay grape crop is almost
a failure.
An unusually long list Of railroad
wrecks caused by washed out bridges,
but the list of killed is small.
A British vessel captured and loot
ed by Achinese pirates; late details
of the anti-missionary riots at WI
chen.
Vast improvement in telegraphic
systems made to seem probable by
experiments of Eddy of New Jersey
and Dixon of Kentucky.
Maher and Sharkey put UP forfeit
for the coming match; Dan Stuart
aims to bring Fitzsimmons and Cor
bett together for another trial.
Kansas gets some relief by heavy
shower, which is only local storm,
as Missouri still swelters; there are
many prostrations, two being fatal.
Lie ~. "A. w. IuccL dt PAAA
promises to be a grand success; Cor
bett wins wheel race with half the
distance for a handicap; turf, track
and diamond results.
Slowly but surely the coal miners
still at work are joining the ranks
of the strikers; De Armitt's men are
coming out, and Dolan says the strike
will end within two weeks of the
closing of the De Armitt works.
The Hartford Insurance company
gives notice that it wants no risks on
Klondyke prospectors, but that does
not stop the rush. Every steamer
sailing Alaskaward is loaded to the
guards with eager gold seekers.
Sensational tales are sent out Of
abuse of American bluejackets by
Japanese coolies at Kobe, and of the
imminence Of the establishment of a
United States protectorate over Ha-
waii, all of which are promptly and
with some violence sat upon by the
authorities at Washington.
The herald., 1897-08-04
A Grand Canyon Road

PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 3.-Plans have
been perfected for a railroad to the
Grand Canyon of the Colorado and con-
struction is to soon begin from a point
on the Santa Fe Pacific at Flagstaff or
Williams. tenth of million dollars
capital stock is already on hand and the
bonds of the line are being placed in the
east. The enterprise is backed by Lom-
bard Goode & Co. of Chicago and is un-
der the management of Mayor ONeill
of Prescott. The new line is to be known
as the Santa Fe and Grand Canyon rail-
road. 1t will be seventy-two miles in
length and will tap the canyon at the
head of Bright Angel trail. At that
point it is proposed to erect one of the
largest of tourist hotels.
The herald., 1897-08-04
WANTED-MALE HELP
HUMMELL BROS. & CO.
EMPLOYMENT AGENTS.
California Bank Building,
300-3o2 W. Second street, in basement.
Telephone sos
MEMS DEPARTMENT.

M EN > DEPART M ENI
Butcher. $50, etc.. 2 painters, s1.50: ex-
perienced beer bother. 50 week; chore-
man, city; boy, s.. ETC.; man run rip saw,
s1.50 day; Stephens, painter, call; 3
miners. / sharpen tools, $1.50 and board ;
man, orchard SIS. etc.; one $15 ETC..
blacksmith 50 day; man and wife, pri-
vate place $50, etc.. sack sewer, $2 ETC.
man and wife, ranch, $40, ETC.. black
smith, 49, etc., week; also helper, Sc, ETC.,
week
MEMS HOTEL DEPARTMENT
Man and wife. boarding house, man
cook, woman waitress, $50, ETC.; all-round
cook, country, sS5. ETC.; second baker,
$40. etc.; man and wife man waiter wo-
man chambermaid, $40, ETC.; colored wait
ers, $25, etc.; shirt machine operator, Sl2
week. cabin boy, wait table, $40, etc.
colored boy for wine room, $40. ETC.; ranch
cook, $25, etc.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT
American house girl, s15; house girl
good cook, $25; colored house girl, $25
middle-aged woman 81 week; German
house girl. $50; house girl. country, $50
and fare: house girl, mountains, $1o and
fare: house girl, no washing, SIG.
WOMEN'S HOTEL DEPARTMENT
Mattresses, 8 hotels, country, $40. etc.,
and fare paid; laundress, hotel. country,
$25, employer here: cook and waitress, $25
and s20; chambermaid and wait table, 800
mattresses, beach, $40 and fare; cham
bermaid, rooming house, $40.
HUMMEL BROS. & co.
The herald., 1897-08-04
The Figel Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. S.-Ex-Judge
Murphy said today just before court ad =
journed that the case for the people
against Theodore Figel as far as the
charges of embezzlement and forgery
were concerned, would probably be
closed tomorrow The murder charge
will then be taken up. Edwin S. Roth
child occupied the witness stand morn
ing and afternoon and devoted most of
the time Identifying numerous exhibits
introduced into the case by the prose-
cution. He testified to the fact that FL
gel had no authority to sign checks for
the firm.
The herald., 1897-08-04
A CROOK CAUGHT
Harry Kendall Chased Across the
Continent

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3.-Harold
Marquiese, alias Harry Kendall, noto-
rious crook, for whom the New York po-
lice have had chase clear across the
continent, and who is wanted in Utica,
N. Y for five offenses-two of burglary
and three of grand larceny-left the city
prison this afternoon in company with
Van r. Weaver, sheriff of Oneida coun-
ty, N. Y. The prisoner was securely
handcuffed and Weaver expressed his
determination to see that he remained
so until he had him safely in prison in
Utica.
Marquiese posed in Utica as a physi-
clan, and under the cloak of his profess
sion robbed the house and offices of
friends, acquaintances and strangers in
discriminatory. He was arrested at Syr-
acuse, N. Y, last January, but escaped
He was recently captured at Los Gatos
in this state.
The herald., 1897-08-04

says either highway or railroad could
be constructed without great difficulty
or heavy grades, through what the ma
tives call Low pass" probably the
Scoilo pass. From this pass the road
would follow the valley of the White
river to the point where it empties into
the Yukon on the edge of the Klondyke
gold fields.
THE NOYO'S BIG LIST
SAN FRANCISCO, August 3.-The
steamer Noyo will sail tomorrow morn
ing with 140 passengers for Dyea, Alas
ka. OF the passengers already booked
ten are women who will make the jour-
ney over the Chilcoot Pass to the Klon-
dyke gold fields Two others are Mayor
A. c. Scott of Springfield, ILL.,, and his
son. Mayor Scott has resigned his office
to seek a fortune in the frozen north.
WILL NOT SAIL FRIDAY
SAN FRANCISCO, August 3.-The
Pitcairn, which will carry a party of
gold hunters to Dyea, will not sail on the
9Th as advertised. A number of those
who have engaged passage made such
a strong protest against departing OF
Friday that they carried their point and
the Pitcairn will not cast off her lines
until Saturday.
Thus far ninety persons have engaged
passage, including ten women from
Oakland, San Leandro and Lorin. Some
of these have husbands at Dawson or
about to go there.
PRICES FOR PACKING
PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 9.-John u.
Smith of Portland, United States COM
missioner for Alaska, writing from Ju
neau, says: There are 500 people now
at Dyea waiting to get over the pass,
and there are several more steamer
loads on the way. The Indian packers
and the pack animals at Dyea have all
the freight they can carry to the lakes
by the time winter sets in, and hundreds
of people will be camping at Dyea and
on the lakes all winter, eating the pro-
visions they have taken with them
Prices for packing across the pass have
risen to 25 and q cents per pound, and
the packers are independent at that"
RAILROAD MEN
TACOMA, Wash, Apg. 3.-There is no
truth in the report that the Northern
Pacific company has refused to grant
leave of absence to their employees. Rail-
men to handle all their business. The
street car companies, however, are hav-
ing some trouble, as many of their en-
ployes have gone to the Klondyke coun-
try.
The herald., 1897-08-04
King Long Korn

LONDON August 3.-The king of
Siam, Chula Longkorn, was an interest
ed spectator Of the proceedings of the
commons today. The parliamentary
secretary for the foreign office received
his majesty in the lobby of the house
and escorted him to the distinguished
visitors gallery where Mr.. Curzon ex-
planned the procedure of parliament to
M,
The herald., 1897-08-04
BATHS

THE LOS ANGELES vITAPATHIc IN
stitute gives faradic, static and galvanIc
electricity. vapor. sun and electrical
baths, sheet packs. lamentations. salt
glows. sprays, showers and shampoos.
Swedish and German massage. chro-
mopathy. vocuum treatment: read orr
big Sunday advertisement on page 20: Is
treating rooms, 35 rooms for patients
and guests. Largest vitapathic institute
in California. DIR. HARTMAN, physi
clan in charge. Consultation free Thurs
day evening meetings free to all investi-
gators at 5S41a South Broadway Hotel
Delaware. If
The herald., 1897-08-04
That Belgian Treaty

BRUSSELS, August 3.-The premier
and minister for foreign affairs, M. de
Favral, in the chamber of deputies,
made the formal announcement today
that the government of Great Britain
had renounced the treaty of commerce
with Belgium. He added that the Bel
gian government was prepared to open
negotiations for new treaty of COM
merce with Great Britain.
The herald., 1897-08-04
Powderly Commissioned

WASHINGTON, August 3.-Mr. 7. ".
Powderly today took the prescribed
oath and received his commission as
commissioner general of immigration,
succeeding Herman Stamp of Maryland
There were present A. w. Wright, for
merly member Of the executive board
Knights of Labor, and several other
friends of the commissioner general, and
officials Of the treasury. department.
The herald., 1897-08-04
A Banker Acquitted

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 3.-Albert
Schaefer, president of the Allemauis
bank of ST. Paul, indicted for having
overdrawn his account at the time the
bank failed, has been acquitted under
direct instructions from the district
court Judge 1t was found upon exam
ination that the bank was actually in
debted to Mr.. Schaefer instead of the
The herald., 1897-08-04
CHURCH NOTICES

CHURCH OF THE UNITY--A SPECIAL.
call meeting of the members of the
Church of the Unity will be held in the
church parlors on Thursday evening.
August S, 1897, at 1880 p. M, for the pur-
pose of receiving information from the
board of trustees regarding the resigna-
tion of our pastor, and full statement
from the secretary. of the board of the
financial condition Of the church.
]. R. NEWBERRY.
Vice President of the Board of Trustees
BY THOMAS PASCOE, Secretary.
The herald., 1897-08-04
WANTED SITUATlONS-MALE

WANTED-GENTLE NOW HOLD
ing responsible position in San Francisco,
desires position in Los Angeles to be
nearer interests he owns in Southern
California;: good accountant and corre-
spondent; age, AZ; long experience in San
Francisco wholesale houses; references
and bonds. Address A. r. NORTH, box
26, Herald 14-16-1S-20-22- -24-26-2S -30-2-4
The herald., 1897-08-04
WANTED-To RENT HOUSES

WANTED-TO RENT BY PERMANENT
tenant of adults, cottage of or more
rooms, at $40 or $11, with water. Address
c., box "a, Herald.
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LIVE AGENTS IN
every town; best thing on the market;
big money; no canvassing; sell to re-
tailers at sight; chance to make your
grub stake" for the gold fields; enclose
10 cents for sample and instructions
WALLACE SHARPE & CO., $50 Michi-
gan ST., Buffalo, N. Y.
The herald., 1897-08-04

HYGIENIC BATH PARLORS-ELEC-
trio and steam baths; massage, salt
glows and constitutional treatment; for
ladies and gentlemen. 125 w. Fourth St. /;
Tel Brown 142. $40
The herald., 1897-08-04
WANTED-TO RENT ROOMS

WANTED-TO RENT A FURNISHED
cottage or rooms for housekeeping; state
rent; must be reasonable to responsible
parties. Address B., Box 27, Herald
The herald., 1897-08-04
MINING AND ASSAYING

MORGAN & CO., ASSAYERS AND RE-
f1ners and ore testers; bullion purchased; !;
consulting metallurgists; mines examined
and dealt In Office. 26l Wilson blk. Los
Angeles Cal. 25-tf
The herald., 1897-08-04
WANTED--M MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-QUANTIT OF FURNI-
ture for rooming house; must be bar
gain. T., Box q, Herald office.
The herald., 1897-08-04

WANTED = SUNSET EMPLOYMENT
agency want all kinds of help; orders
carefully flied; telephone red 1441; 12S n.
Main street.
The herald., 1897-08-04
WANTED-AGENTS

WANTED-AGENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL
insurance.; salary and commission; expe-
renee not necessary. Apply room 8, 105
E. First ST. S-21
The herald., 1897-08-04

WANTED-A THOROUGH YOUNG MAN
assayer; none but those with best of ref
erences need apply Call at sos w.
Eleventh St, 10 a. m.
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WANTED-CARPENT WORK; WILL
give credit for labor on fenced lot; water
piped; $3.50, s. monthly payments. SID
DALI, 404 S. Broadway.
The herald., 1897-08-04
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

LUDWIG & MATTHEW'S WHOLESALE
and retail fruits and vegetables. MOTT
MARKET. 1865 Main st. Tel. $50. tt
The herald., 1897-08-04

THE BIMETALLIC ASSAY OFFICE
and Chemical Laboratory, 124 s. Main st.
X. A. PEREZ, z. NJ, manager. 12-4tf
The herald., 1897-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICES

NOTICE-THE LOS ANGELES CITY
Water Co. will strictly enforce the fol-
lowing rules: The hours for sprinkling
are between the hours of and o'clock
a. m. and and o'clock p. m. For vio-
lation of the above regulations the water
will be shut off and a fine of 81 will be
charged before the water will be turn
on again. If
GOLDMAN WITH $500 WANTED TO
go in with company being organized to
continue work on good mine at Acton:
subscription closes today; call between
8 and 10 O'Clock this morning. ARNOLD
INVESTMENT CO., 219 Stimson block 4
THE DAILY JOURNAL, PUBLISHING
county official records real estate trans
fers, mortgages, liens building news; one
dollar monthly 2O5 New High ST. If
SPECIAL SALE-NO CHARGE FOR
borders with &c and 71ac wall paper.
WALTER. 21S w. Sixth ST. SIP
FOR SALE-JOHN RICHARDS FURNI-
ture sale is on at 633 S. Main st.
------------------
Use GRANTS SYSTEM TONIC FOR
malaria. 127A w. Second st. SIG
PRACTICAL CHIMNEY SWEEPER
HO'A' oNo heller- S-14
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WANTED-TO BUY LIVE STOCK

WANTED-CALVES AND FAT STOCK.
FRED HUGHES, Durham market, 1867
Temple st. 6-4tf
The herald., 1897-08-04

WANTED--A HUSTLER; WILL PAY
salary. T. H. SMITH, PIG S. Broadway. 6
The herald., 1897-08-04

(Additional classified ads on second page)
The herald., 1897-08-04

l.. M. HOLT,
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of July, 1897
FRANK ]. COOPER,
Notary Public in and for the County Of
Los Angeles. State of California.
The herald., 1897-08-04
WORKED A RITSE

FAIRMONT. w. Va, August s.-An
injunction by Judge Mason was served
on several miners today a Monongahela
but no one appeared against the men
and they were released. There is little
doubt that there will be much interest
in the situation here by the report Of
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-06
THE ,,[:I: FAIR.

The fair at Hamilton last week was
quite a success. Fair weather smiled
upon the enterprise and the attendance
was far better than ever before. While
the display Of farm and garden products
was necessarily limited owing to the sea-
son Of the year, yet the other attractions
were greater: The stock show, particu-
.5larly cattle and horses was very fine, and
it may be matter of pride to us all that
Pembina county has SO much fine stock
to show. The various. amusements
were very good and gave good satisfac-
ton. The balloon man with his para
chute made his leaps according to the
advertised schedule, and the time was
exceptionally propitious, as owing to the
absence Of wind, the balloon and para
chute twice came down close to the place
it went up. Financially we have not yet
heard as how the balance sheet came out
but with the good attendance and the
donations from county, town and indiv-
iduals, at least all bills should be paid.
We are glad to see this measure Of
success as the officials in ncharge and par
ticularly the Bresident ]. T. Blackjack
and the Secretary Robt. Muir have spent
much time and labor in the supervision
of the details.