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The herald., 1895-04-17
THE HALF MILLION CLUB
Solid Men of San Francisco Arrive
in the City
They Are Given Cordis, Reception and
Escorted to the Chamber of
Commerce

The representatives of the famous Half
Million club of San Francisco. and num-
berins about four hundred we'll fed, well
groomed and generally prosperous APP
pearing gentlemen, arrived at the Arcade
depot yesterday morning at 9l5 and We're
Immediately taken in charge by the re-
ception committee. ;.'', --'''
The special train bearing the solid men
from San Francisco was perhaps as COM
plete in appointment and as luxurious in
design ana finish as ever rolled over a
foadbed, and was com posed of the Sleep
(ers San Lucas, San Vincent, Montamora,
Istland apd Leonora: the composite car
Golden Gate and the dinng-car Del
Monte. These, with the baggage car,
tender, and locomotive. comprised the
train that brought into the city the gem
tlemen OF the Half Million club-the
distinguished gentlemen from San Fran
cisco who are SO earnestly preaching the
gospel OF new California, united Cali
fornia; progressive California. With
them, and exercising a fatherly CAFE over
the guests OF the railroad. was J. G.
Stubs, third vice president and general
traffic manager of the Southern Pacific,
and James Horsburgh, IT., the assistant
general passenger agent. The former of
the two officers was accompanied by his
wife and daughter
Ahghting at the station, thc visitors
found many hundreds OF people awaiting
their arrival. Among them were dozens
of citizens. constituting the Fiesta Re-
ception Committee, many scores OF gem
tlernen who with carriages outside the
depot building were present t, welcome
the visitors and assist in the t:ansporta-
tion of the visitors up town. and still
others who evidently had determined to
witness the days events from start to
finish. and so had come TO see the won
derful special discharge its wonderful
burden. y banG OF about th,ity pieces
was also present to greet the San Fran
cscans in. 4 blare of melody and which
the building with its acoustic 4 operties
Immediately knocked silly with its many
and deliberately recurring echoes.
Out of the din. however, the represent
atives of the Half Million Club were d.
rected and led to the carriages awaiting
them. Many of the visitors had for es-
corts some one who knew them: by lar
the greater mum Der though. were taken
III hand by strangers-they may have
been ntembe S of the reception commit
or they may have been Los Angeles citi-
zens, who in an unofficial capacity were
doing their best to extend Il hearty well
come, but the effect in either case was the
same--tbe representatives of the Half
Million Club were escorted to carriages
and were soon com fortably seated and the
start for town begun With the assist
ance of aids acting under the instruc-
tions given by DrcctorGencra Mevberg
the procession presented the following
order:
First came the Gcntlcmen's Riding
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club, each mem Der being clad alike in
soft felt pearl-colored crush hats. black
sack coats, corduroy riding trousers and
leather leggings. There was nothing in
this to suggest the uniform simply a
uniformity of cut, color and material,
and presenting sensible, com Portable
and jaunty saddle dress. which was upon
all sides favorably commented upon for
it's attractiveness. The Gentlemen's Rid
ing club was followed by a band which, at
intervals, gave a quickstep. Then came
the reception comm ttee, headed by the
director general and his staff. Following
them was the Commercial Travellers asso-
citation in large body, who had gathered
at the Arcade depot t. assist in the
reception of San Francsco's commercial
400, and to act as an additional escort
to see them safely and with proper eclat
we'll into the city. Donegan's famous
skin hand coach was the next feature in
line. The coach itself was a typical an
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float for the star Bicycle and Carriage
company closed the division.
Marshal J. W. Forsyth and aids led
the eighth division. but contrary to
anxious expectation the sixty Spanish
cavaliers on white horses failed to show
up. but the San Fernando Band. that led
out. furnished mus and interest for the
crowd. Near the reviewing stand
their diminutive. yard-high drum major
halted them. and while they played
baton to the green envy OF the small
BOYS. who rushed to view it, and to the
great amusement and admiration of the
Queen and spectators. The little man
was roundly cheered for his courage and
skill and he trudged off through the maze
at the head of the column.
The Turnverein Germania has a splen-
did float on which Il party of Turner's
formed a pyramid and illustrated athlet c
movements.
The herald., 1895-04-17

Third and to Broadway and SO to the
building. On the broad stairway the
visitors from San Francisco were met by
officers of the Chamber of Commerce and
were quickly made at home in the parlors.
Light refreshmen were served and a
opportunity given for brief rest The
welcome extended by the officials was a
hearty one. but fortunately for the re-
cipients, an informal one. After this the
visiting delega alton broke ranks" to fol-
low. each one. his will.
. The arrival in Los Angeles of the large
body of visitors yesterday morning marks
but the commenc ,mcnt of an excursion
under the auspices Of the Citizens Com
mittee of San Francisco, composed of
representatives OF the Half Million Club
and the mercantile and manufacturers or
CARNATIONS, and is taken to promote
unity. harmony and progress-the latter
in its widest Interpretation and freed
from all sectionalism or other prejudice.
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REINA DE la, FIESTA ALIGHTNG FROM HER PALACE CAR

cicntas to build, but in this only. While
Stimulating SO we'll the old stage coach
e, en- to the baggage piled up behind: it
was Il stoutly huiltand handsomely paint
ed and vanished vehicle, and was loaded
to the guards with visitors from the city
on the bay. 1t was drawn by six coal
black horses that tretted under the null
tlplicity OF Fiesta colorings and pampas
plu;nes. a ftcr this came private car
riages, coaches and hacks and each oiie
carrying Its share of San Francisco enter
prise.
he route taken 70 reach the Cham Der
Of Commerce. the first stopping place. was
up Fifth street to Main. ON Main to Tenn
PIE ana spring sfrc"ts, along Si,rinv te
The herald., 1895-04-17
Los ANGELES HERAhD WEDNESDAY MORNING,

particularly SO in Los Angeles. yet
and the gentleman handed the re-
porter an itiuerary-look at that,
and tell us if in your opinion
We nave ao ho' p nan T Est ousE Tune.
ceivcd at the hands of the San Franc SEQ
newspapers a great deal of attention. and
VIC are anticipating great things from it.
OF the hospitality o. the citizens OF Los
Angeles and Santa Barbara, where we ex-
pect to spend a brief time. we have heard
much, and many of us have experienced
it upon occasions. and we feel sure of
being we'll taken care Of
AS you doubtless know, this is trip of
the citizens committee, which, because
it is made up of representatives of the
Half Million club. is popularity called by
the last ment. oned name. Originally the
purpose of the club was to do everything
in legitimate way to advance San Fran :
ciscos interests and to bring up her pop
The herald., 1895-04-17

A representative OF The Herald boarded
the incoming special early yesterday
morning at Fernando, some twenty miles
away, and was introduced to many OF
the gentlemen of the marty whose advent
in this city was welcomed SO heartily:
d. NJ. Cirman. who is. chairman OF the
committee on transportation, gave up
cheerfully enough some OF his valuable
time for in his official capacity he was
a very busy mar, even upon the train
and in reply to questions said substan-
TALLY. this:
Yes; this is missionary trip in which
we hope to do great good. OF course We
are anticiratin. having a Jolly time in
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itors will remain in this city or take short
trips into the surrounding country.
On Monday. April oil. the ira in will
bear the excursionists to Redlands, San
Bernardino and Riverside. returning at
Z 80 p m. Less than three hours after
wards the special will start tor the north
and, giving time to Bakersville, Porter
vile. Tularc Fresno, MERGED, Auburn,
Newcastle. Santa Rosa. Los Gatos Mon
tercy, Palo Alto. Stockton. Sacramento.
Folsom, Napa, San Jose and other points,
will arrive in San Francisco at p. m.
on Tuesday. April Both.
At all lay over points the train will be
used by the excursionists as a hotel. The
dining car, the Del Monte, is a superb
piece of railroad car architecture and car
ries full complement OF cooks and wait
ers and an ample supply of every good
thing for rich living. The Jolly. ,rollick-
ing tourists vote the steward, J. f.
Dougherty, ''tip.top caterer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
L.nr ENENINe,a nusINEss.

The closing hours o, yesterday after.
Moons session were evruuul only from
the fact that they were characterized
by passionate discussion and a lack Of
gccOfum. Aftor the NEWS report
cl0sed-At I u'olOck--pfopOaitlOnH we're
introduced by delegates 10 follows;
Mslonsy, requiring Judges OF tu'
preme, district ami superior courts 10
report defects found an statutes 20 the
attorney general vt least thirty days
before each session Of the Legislature.
Hart, proviuiag Tor aSlats militia,
10 consist OF Rblc-bJIi0i tiEens be-
tween the ages OF u nud %.
MnlOney, requiring Judges Of the
supreme court 10 furnish opinions upon
important subjects 20 the Governor
anu Legislature,
Maloney, providing that all judicial
deoisious shall DO free Tor publication
by any pcrson, and that no copyright
on sugh decisions shall ever be grant
cd.
Pstero, requiring the Legislature 10
provide system VI county govern
menl.
Mal1nsy, requiring judges 70 render
decisions within thirty days alter CASES
have boon submitted.
Lewis, giying aettlUfs on school lands
a prior right b purohafe.
klmbAl OF salt Lake, providing 10
the election OF uprrinlendentu o
school, anu that aus superintendent
may DO elected for two or more oOun-
tieh.
FrauoIs, providing for the division
OF ecu ties, and the formation OF new
counties.
Francis, forbidding the donation Of
slate lands 10 corporations or indiyld.
uals.
Coray, making all property, except
that Of tue state, the United States,
anu public and private libraries, tax.
nblo, anu asaessAbl0 ~ valuation
equal 10 sum on which 10 tho previous
year its profits would have paid the
legal rate OF interest.
Crane, defining the State boundaries.
Lowe Of Cache, providing for the
management Of State Institutions.
This proposition also provides for the
permanent location Of tine state capt. j,
an institution Tor the desi, mute anu
blind, reform school, Ant hOHpitHl
for the blinU, reform school, nnd a
hospital for the inssuc, but does not
specify the places nc which Ihey are b
be- located, blauka being letl Tor tho
names,
Allen, requiring the ifst legislature
TO pnss laws to restrict or prohibit the
uae Of cigarettes.
Thurman, providing that elections
Tor judicial and sohosi 0iilcefa shall be
held at other umes than elections for
other uhloers.
Peterson, Of Grand, defining tbs
boundaries Of the alatr.
Snow, providing that each county
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
CONVENTION TODAY.
Chamber Of COmmtC1 Protest On
Mortgage Taxation,
HEARD BEFORE A COMMITTEE.
Fear That Capital viii BE Driven
From the Territory by Goa.
ttmplattd Action.

Tho principal Constitutional Con.
ventlon committees held their usual
setslons today. one ofthosc, the com.
mltteo on revenue, tsxation aud debi,
George NJ. Cannon chairman, had n
specially lively meeting occasloned
principally by this presentation BY a
delegation Of Chamber Of C0mmurce
officials Of the following solf'eEplaua-
tory resolutions passed by the directors
Of that body;
Whereas, 4, has been announced
through the public pross nud ~ other
ways, that the proper committee o. thu
Constitutional Convention now ia tul-
sion In this city has under consldUrt-
ton an article Tor tue CONSTITUTIONS the
uew STATE, having Tor ~ otleut tue
taxation OF duBts secured by mortgages
or tfus. deeds upon ruhl estate, anu
Wherein, the Chamber OF Commerce
% SAT- Lake Cily does not deem % a.i.
vibbiu To- have gny provision in the
Constitution VI Utah ~ 10 the taxation
u mortgages, mi
Whereas. Ii fuula confident that such
n pruyliiIu iu tho Constitution Will
drlvo OUT Of tho Territory O. great
deal Of eastern aud foreign capital now
loaned hero 40 lower rates Of inturJs.
than Wa can expect 10 hhva local capi-
tai furnished, Thereby preventing the
development 20. our nutuTnl resources,
tie upbuilding Of our cities nuu the
Oulatgcmynt OF 90 our opportunities,
that the rlfult would rot only b. ~
restrain foreign capital from coming 90
as, hul would offer strong temptation
90 our local capitalists 10 invest their
'uudJ Ia nuiEhb.uug states where no
such law exists, thus ctc plug the taX.
alton entirely. That o. the ttatu Ul
Oregon, after n trial Of similar
law Tor several yoats, repealed
D. some two yUHB ago. Aud tie
Stale Of Idaho, alter n full aud frUu
discussion anu an Investigation VI thu
subject curing several sessions Of tho
legislature, hes each time voted down
the proposition by "a Increased ma
i0fliyi anu
Whtrsas, we believe n provision IN
the Constitution taxing all mortgage
indrbiudnoss, whether heli by resi-.
deaf or nonresident capitalistf, would
be- the causu Of all such indebtedness
being required 10 be paid ~ It matufes,
nom time 10 tima, End thereby create
q great hardship on the borrowers now
using such money, aud
Whereas, the new 5late Of Utah and
her citlzous will huyc g.sAt need hnd
demand for more money than can be
furnished BY local people nnI c0tp0r-
atoms for the proper development Ui
tue new state; anu
whereas, Such additional capital
will have 10 be- procured from foreign
sources, therefore DO II
Resolved, A. the sense OF tho Salt
Lake Chamber Of Commerce, that such
provision In cur Constitution would DO
detrimental 10 tho welfare and intorcttb
Of Uah and hor citzBus, au1 also
Resolved, That We earnestly urge
upon the oommltteB that they report
against having any such provision in
the Utah state CunatiiutlOn.
BAIT LAKE CHAMBER Oh COMMERCE..
By JAMES "a, BACON, President,
BY EDWARD r. CULnJWS,
Secretary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
"Penelonso AZ BonnlIral.

The people OF Bountliul have made
arrangements with the West Side
Lyric club 10 present the charming
c5mio opore,tn, Penelope, or the Milk
name Pride, at the Bouuuiui Opera
house Monday night, March 70, aud
promise to give them q treat. They
nave also been asked 10 present a. IN
the Murray Opera house Saturday
night, March -. Miss MBude Pratt Ia
tho lolliug role a. Penelope; MIA.
Croker, the Missus; Mr.. Sinah Reid,
Pitcher in the Police; MT J, w. limp.
500, Tossor In tho GTenHdieu; A.. w..
rlmps on, Chalhs the MilRman, Mt
n. Il. Mliglry. ho ThcatVt orchestra
will be In attendance.
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lie Didn't Have To.

Onlcer Hempel svote 10 complaint
In the police court this morning chsrg.
ing Louis Kolitz, the candy man, wit 10
ncgieoliug to sweep tho sidewalk In
front Of his place Of business, on IT,.
quiTed by ordinances. The officer
slates that when he told K0lliz 20 get a
broom aud sweep the sidewalk, the de-
iondaut fopliedi "f dun't have 10.
Stt2" "Well, wen see" said officer
Hempel Ne he walked towards the city
hall TO get warrant.
The warrant was Issued aud .Mr.
K1liiz was affotted, but when at
faigned before Justice Smith this
afternoon tho case against him was
ditmitsed and he was st at liberty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
Land OnIco Filings.

The following nlings were made in
the local land office under date Of
March 10:
John w. Kendall, Of Nephi, Juab
county, homestead entry Of tho SOUTH
east quarter u seotiOn 9, township 10
south, range / we.t.
NJ. 4. Kong, OF Nophi, Juab county,
homtaleau entry VI the southeast
quarter Of tho northwest quarter, tho
northeast quarter Of the southwest
quarter, and the north half VI tue
southeast quarter Of section o, town.
ship . south, range 1 east.
George &. Eyre, Il Buckhurn
Syringe, Iron county, homestead entry
" tue north half OF the southeast
quarter AMI the south half Of the NORTH
cast quarter of section IA, township 81
south, range s west.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
Convention short Hits


A comedy Of eTr5u-lhe convention
minutes,
Delegate Keith, Of summit IL In
California On private business.
"Wo viii bEvo no mlrs com niliae
olsTks." 80 said the delegates yestuf-
day afternoon.
Itlsuow definitely settled that Jake
Muniz aud Captain Slower will oppose
The prohibition proposition.
To the convention clerks gTeetinr-
Take caro- " the minutes aud the hours
win take care Of Themselves.
Stoyor's candidate fjr clerk, who
was cable to keep tho records VI
iweuiy-Jue committees" will not be
employed.
JAKE Greeuwald has not been seen
about the Convention hall since the
1rst day whom no WAS knocked out by
the man from banpetc. Jake hhs now
no uSe for nor iutefttt In the ConyeI-
ton.
snow, OF Washlngton, looks like
boy but lie talks ike an OK Derluucel
lUgiBisi0E lie 10 credited by his col
leagues with having made the best
speech yoI delivered Ia tue conven.
ton,
Acting upon the example set them
by the delegalus, CLERK I,app and
Watchmnu Brace johnson to-day had
their "pgcllies" taken, Tho Photograph.
e5hOWrycr, ina not hunt them up, but
they sought the precincts u his camera
aud Art gallery.
Tha talk about compromise l,.w0en
the committee on appointment and
boundaries aud tho gulltivo com.
mitteo IL IominIigl OF the fact
that they have been CONFRONTING
zach other ftom the time of their AZ
pointmont.
The Convention now has two
black boards, one oi wood and tho
other OF cloth. Thus both pages are
provided Tor. They have, however,
only ono box Of chalk which they will
soon use up in making goose track"
announcements OF committee meet.
iugs.
Chairman EliToIgc, Of the commit.
tee on nppOrtiOumHnt and boundaries,
Do iu receipt " large number at letters
rom hlH constituents asking mat each
county be given at least one represent.
alive IN the lower house OF tho Legis.
lHture. so Tar gH the thiCkly inhabited
counties are concerned they say their
approximation can DO adjusted accord.
ing to population.
!. II, Tuurne, Pago No. Q, Is the
Conventions Ia y pilot and attendant.
10 MIN be- assigned the task OF seeing
that tbs fair sex arc given every
courtesy possible aud no does Il IN tho
most approved manner. IIo ialikewise
an expert In tho matter OF interpreting
the "lu.egraphic Signals" OF tho mem.
urrs anu pfOvldiug them with tue
little thing that supply their needs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
New Boulevard to Fort Douglas.

Next Tuesday morning a large force
OF men aud teams will be put to work
on new boulevard 10 Fort Douglas.
IL will b. au extension OF rhird street
through Poppcft0n place, aud from
there will run diagoually across the
reservation 10 the garrison, The
Denver Syndicate lnveaincnt COM
pany are the promoters aud the con.
tracts have been lot Tor tho work. II
IL estimated that Ia grading and gray.
cling about $1,000 yards Of dirt will be
removed, anu employment Will thus
be given 10 many lubJtets.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
Relief Society Conrerence.

The general conference Of the Relief
society will DO held IN the Salt Lake
Assembly hall, Salt Lake City, on
Thursday, April i,h, 1895, meetings
commencing al 10 u. m. and . ,. M,
Euu hAii-part seven In Intervening.
II Il expected that every stake Of
ganizalion Of tho Relief society viii be
represented by It's PRECEDENT or some
other officer or member. All are cor.
daily invited TO attend.
IiNA ID, IL. YOuNu,
President,
JANE s. RICHARDS,
BATusuEnA w. rAuIH,
CouHaolOTs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
ALLEGED MalIcIons Arrest.
IDA wmprLE, Secretary.

Harry II. Brown has begun sui;
against T.. 5. williamson and his sure
tiss, James Moiialt and w. A. Robert
son, In the Third diatrlot court, 10
recover $3.50 damages for malicious
arrest. Plaintiff was formerly a reSi.
dent Of Salt Lake, but moved TO Gin
oinnAti, Onto. r.. b. Williamson, the
tailor, sued Brown and obtained q
Judgment In the courts al Cincinnati.
Brown took an appeal 10 the supreme
court Of OHIO, which 10 now pending.
A short Time ago plaintiff came TO salt
Lake on n visit and remained two
weeks, ami when about 10 leave, VIII
Hanson caused his arrest on theground
that he was about 10 leave thu Terri.
tory for tho purpose Of dCfrEuding his
creditors. The case was dismissed anu
Brown now brings the suit for dam
ages.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16

years OF age, was pfoceeilr g along the
thotoughiare named whom no fell over
large umbankment OF earth break ing
ono " his legs near the bip AMI receive
ing other Injuries which confined him
10 his bed Tor about seven weeks and
have ever since given him great pain.
HeHRys no expended some s200 for
medical expenses and nutsiug.
IL IL claimed that the accident wa8
The result OF the deiendantt' careless.
ness and negligence, neither guards
nor lighta having been placed around
the excavation.
POwefs, Strnup and Liprman are
the plaintiffs attorneys.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-03-16
The Committees al Work.

Tho committee appointed to solicit
subscriptions for the natural gas csle-
braiion have been engaged today In
Visiting tho leading citizens Of the
city. Their Efforts have been rewarded
with fair success, and they viii prob.
ably be prepared to report to tho exc
cutive committee at IL meeting on
Monday morning next at 1880. The
committees from some OF the different
districts divided into subcommittee
OF two in order 10 facilitate the work,