The herald., 1894-04-05
NEWS FROM NEARBY TOWNS,
Rev. WebSter's Fourth Lecture
at Pasadena.
Proceedings of the Santa Monica
BoArd of Trustees.
DIsappoarancs OF YOuag Girl at Santa
Ana-Meeting OF Pomona CITY
CcnncII-News Notes From
other Plnces.


the Univerals. vestry on the occasion of Rev.
X. NJ. Webster's fourth lecture last evening in
the economic course.
Prof. Jas. G. Clark, the singer, being unable
to attend, Miss Keyes gave the audience some
fine PLAYING on the piano and Miss Peck sang
sweet song. Another Miss Keyes recited
poem OF the Golden AGE.
After this introduction, says the star, the
reverend speaker reviewed his previous ad-
dress. lie defined again the expression "un-
earned increment" rs applying ealy 70 land.
Every value produced by labor deterlorates
but it is not so with land. Henry GEORGES
system of taxation is the most nearly perfect
that can be devised, but no system OF private
capitalism will solve the social problem.
There are today distresses in the land ana
there can be but one opinion as TO their cause
1t cannot be attributed to the bad classes IN
society, the Ignorant the unempioyed us
not because OF change OF Administrations
The hard times and the distress in the country
and world is on account OF the great industrial
revolution. Great manufactures and im-
nnense nnhis mud Improved machinery have
thrown multitudes out OF work:
Edward Atkinson. the wcll-known statis-
ticinn. SAYS cur machinery can turn out more
goods i'm one week than can be used anywhere
in three weeks. Mills have TO shut down fire.
queutlv because of over-produeton. Agricul-
tural machinery by its labor-saving properties
releases thousands OF men in the country who
fill up citles machine shops and mines.
These machines are expensive, wealthy
and hence a few capitalists make nH the
money. WGter-power TO geuerete elietrleitN 10
run machines instead of steam, eliminates the
The speaker then came to the one remedy in
sight as the subject OF the evenings address.
What land will rent ioS is the real value @ ot tns
land What is meant by laud tax Is the tax
upon she rental value. This rental value be-
longs to the people. This land tax is the only
lust tax The root OF the matter is competition
and capitalism. Three tAinss produce wealth
@nnd, capital and labor. Capitalism is the
aggregation of capital by few persons ior
their own selfish ends. These men are plu-
There is no way out OF this but in fraternai,
universal cooperation, or, in other words, ma
ism Some object to this term socialism.
Well, what is the matter with socialism, A
true socialist wants society TO govern itself in
a righteous way. Socialism is the exact op-
posite to snarchism. People confound the
Two. The term natiounlisin is the best 1t
means that the people should own and govern
the nation.
No one man has ever invented machine;
every machihe is the product Of society. Ii is
the result OF civilization. Natonalism is TO
see to 1t that every one shall take part in the
production of wealth. Every man should pear
his part OF the labor OF the world. Nationaiism
would abolish poverty and crime Il would
save all manner OF waste, especially the waste
OF energy. Cooperation in every kind OF bust
ness would save waste of energy.
The different industries, hs mining, railroad
ing, telegrap aphing, express transportation,
should be carried ON In the same wSy as our
postal system is managed. The employees
would be sharers in the profits OF these enter
prises Nationelism is the only remedy for
How this national co operation is TO be
brought about viii be considered in the next
lecture. Mr.. Webster was very earnest
throughout his address OF an hour. He was
frequently applauded, and gave the best OF
his four lectures
ANNUAL CHURCH ELECTION.
The annual meeting of the congregation of
the First PRESBYTERIAN church was held last
evening in the parlors of the church. large
number OF members were present and much
interest taken in the proceedings. The N n set-
ing was presided over by the pastor, Rev n IL.
Beports were read from the various officials
showing that the condition OF the organiza-
/ tion is most satisfactory. both spiritually and
| financially During the past year subsnli-
| tial gain has been made in the membership
and the standing indebtedness reduced.
Reports from the various auxiliary societies,
| including the Sunday school, showed steady
advance during the past year, which must ne
! very gratifying to those interested In the well
| fare OF the church.
The following officers were chosen for the en-
| song term; =
Bolt, W. n Campbell, W. 2. Webb, c. B.
Eldersgc. n. Terry, II. A. HOlme, Dr. Bald
! win c. A. Mccormick.
Following the close of the business session
! some time was passed very pleasantly in a
social way.
A
The opera house was well filled last evening
bv representative Pasadena audience to
listen to the production OF Gilbert & sullivnn'S
tuneful opera Patience as interpreted by q
| company OF amateurs under the direction oi
| Mr.. Pyke.
! Pyke did excellent service and added much tC
the enjoyment OF the evening. .,..
| The whole performance was OF superior
class and reflected much credit upon the par
| tjcipants. The chorus was splendid, especially
| the male voices which came out with surpris
| ing vigor while the ladies were not far behind
| The leading parts were especially well taken.
NOTES.
Mr. j. A. McIntire leaves tomorrow lor yisi
to the inidwInter fair He goes up by steamsl
| and will be absent several weeks.
number OF our progressive merchants hav;
| puttarc lights in their stores, which mucl
| improves the business portion OF town alter
nightfall
< bright boy can obtain q position as carrier
| bycalling at the HERALD ONCE oV Last Oolo
RADIO street. -
The marriage of Miss Rosa Collins and Mr.
| W H. Stewart took place at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs Chas. D. Dutton on Worcester avenue
Yesterday afternoon, Rev. L. p trawford OH
iOf the independent candidates for the Office
| OF city trustee none seem to nnd bette
show for election than Peter Steil, who come
out with no Strings on him and is making
At regular meeting OF the X. of p. lodgt
last evening, Mr.. Geo. A. Richardson wa
| elected delegate to represent this lodge at th'
grand lod se which convenes in San Jose OF
pay a visit to the midwinter fair while In th'