The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-19
PASADENA.

Rev. X. M. Wsbster Lectures on Interest.
A Lively Runaway.
PASADENA, May 18.-The vestry of the
Universalist church held large audi
ence Thursday evening, on the occasion
OF the delivery Of the second OF Rev. R.
N. Webstsr's lectures in the political
economy course. He is a Nationalist Cor
q Bellamyite), and treats political and
social questions from that standpoint.
The lecture was preceded by prayer
and bass solo by Mr.. Streble. finely
mist. The lecture was opened by selec-
tions from q series OF supposititious let
ters in an English magazine addressed
to g British artisan named Smith, by Q
correspondent in search of light on the
problem of how best to live in that
country. The letters read contained a
number of propositions tending to show
the deplorable condition Of agriculture,
labor, etc.
The toll OF Smith is shown to be hard,
his fare harder, his leisure nil, his cook
cry abominable. his clothing miserable
and his lot not to be compared for indie
pendence and pleasure to that OF q
gypsy. The lot of Mrs. Smith was de-
ecribed as no better. The chief causes
for the condition OF the Smiths were
stated TO be competition, monopoly and
bad management.
The suggestions made to remedy the
evils were: Limiting mine outputs;
sbolishing smoke; putting public bust
ness enterprises in the hands Of the
government; establishing public halls,
etc. giving over to the state the educo-
ton of children; making lands common
property, etc.
The writer of these letters, Mr.. Web
ster said, publishes a bright paper in
Manchester, England. The letters and
other publications show that the hearts
OF English people are stirred in the same
way as In this country. Discussion of
political and social questions ia very
active in Great Britain, and it has come
to pass that people over there are get
ting out OF the habit of being frightened
by the word socialism, SO long as it rep
resents any movement to Rmeliorate the
condition OF the people.
In closing. Mr.. Webster said he wished
to disclaim any feeling against those
who live by taking interest, for he recog-
nized the fact that usury (Which is
synonymous with interest) is part OF
the legal system that has been sane.
TONED by the usage of ages.
Following the lecture Charles King
sang in his musical tenor voice beauti-
fui song. Miss Reyes accompanying.
THE SHAFTS FLEW UP.
An exciting runaway occurred on East
Colorado street late yesterday afternoon,
in which the little son of Mrs. G. A.
Roberts was quite seriously injured by
being kicked by horse.
Mrs. Roberts WAS crossing the Santa
Fe track on Colorado street, having in
the carriage her little boy and her sister,
MRS. Hall, when some portion of the
harness gave way, rsleasing the shafts,
which were fitted with patent springs,
allowing them to fly up in the air. The
buggy ran against the horse, which be-
gan to KICK In lively manner, threat
ening to dash out the brains of the
ladies. In his lunging the horse man
aged to throw them all out, kicking the
little boy in the face as be fell. The
injury is serious but fortunately not
fatal.
DECORATION DAY ARRANG EMENTs.
At q nesting OF Phil Kearney camp,
8. ", last evening, arrangements were
for the annual observation OF
Decoration day. An invitation from the
G. A. r. to attend services at the Uni
yersalist church ON Memorial Sunday.
The 9th instant, as accepted. The
members will attend in body in civilian
dress.
Sergeant Cole will have charge OF
firing squad of eight men, which will
assist in the ceremonies at the graves.
A committee on arrangements was ap-
pointed. consisting of Captain Lacey,
Lieutenant Snyder, Sergeant Cole, Com.