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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-22
Brevities

PASADENA, April 21.-The Throop
boys played lively game of football at
Athletic Park, but the San Jacintos held
their own and the score was 6 to &. At
the conclusion Throop gave three cheers
for San Jacinto. The boys hope to meet
again ON the field of carnage. There were
no worse mishaps than sprains and
bruises this time, however.
j. +. Barrett fractured his left arm by
suddenly stepping from Terminal train
at Garvapza in such Il manner as to fall
violently to the ground. He was return
ing from La Fiesta.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-22

Very few people understand the enor-
nous scope of the operations of modern
railway company. There are new prob
ably nearly 900,0O0 persons employed di-
rectly by the railways of the United
States, and if any account is taken of the
families dependent on many of these
employees it will be seen that possibly
9, 600, 600 Of the residents of this country
derive their support from these compa.
MES
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-22

A fellow of the Royal Society has is.
sued pamphlet on How to Draw n
Straight Line something most people
think they can do without learning. But
those who can draw a line straight with
out ruling it can draw anything.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-22

Traveller. How did it happen that the
Japanese killed SO many Cinnamon in that
last battle?
John Chinaman-Maybee bigee rain
makee bad lunnee
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-22
A Pioneer Gone

NEEDLES, April 2l.-J. r. Summers,
one of the pioneers of the state and a
resident of Los Angeles, died of dropsy
today, aged g.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-22
PUT HIM OFF

a Fighting Passenger Put Off a Terminal
- Train
/. PASADENA. April 2l.-Conducto Fill
more and Brakeman Henderson hao a
n -. a.... 1870
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-22

THE WEELY HERALD is only
ONE DOLLAR A YEAR, and there
is BICYCLE TO RE GIVEN to
the person-man, woman or child
who sends in the longest list of
subscribers before July 4, 1898 to
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-22
Southern California,
AND PARTICULARLY
OF THE MANY /.
OUT OF TOWN
READERS WHO
DO NOT GET
THE DAILY
NEWSPAPER.

And the lines we are working on to
make THE WEEKLY HERALD the best
journal of its class, are these:
To give All the News of the Week. both
Local and Telegraphic; to present it in q
readable and attractive manner fully
illustrated whenever possible, and always
up to date and thoroughly reliable.
TO be independent in all things and be
free from all railroad and other corporation
influences, and speak the truth boldly
upon all matters OF public concern.
To give the best literary matter obtain
able that is of interest to Southern Cali
fornia readers.
And to present geographically neat
and artistic appearance at all times, both
as to Illustrations and the attractive ar
rangement of news matter and special
features.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

At tho December meeting OF the pastors
of Providence a committee was appointed
TO examine and report to the conference
concerning the resources and functions oil
the principal charitable organizations oil
the city. The inquiries Of the committee
have covered wide range, yet by no
means ell of the sources OF chari-
table distribution and helpful counsel.
No special reference Is made TO the benef-
icent work of the different churches,
Masonic lodges, Odd Fellows, knights OF
various orders. and OF both sexes, United
Friends, Templars, American Mechanics,
Kings Sons and Daughters, temperance
societies, mutual benefit societies OF dif-
ferent trades and manufactures, Grand
Army Relief Corps, those for police and
firemen, the various Scotch, French, Ger
man. Hebrew and Italian societies, the
institutions for saving and investment,
and many other societies and institutions,
al OF which aggregate several hundred In
number, and pour forth many thousands
of dollars annually from the more pros
porous to those IN need.
The committee have sought TO indicate
only the more prominent societies insti-
tuted for the benefit OF the people In
general, to describe them in detail and Ia
classify them for easy reference.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

Providence Society For Organizing
Charity, organized In 1902, Headquar-
ters I'm Room 16, Wayland Building,
1913 North Main street, ELI w. Blake,
manager. Once hours 10 to IL and 4
TO 8.--lts object is to effect the harmo-
nious, united action of ell the charitable
organizations and agencies in the city
whether religious, secular, public or pri-
vate. The society Is sustained by annual
dues and donations. The receipts In 1892
1898 being sls42.6o aud expenditures
s1sls.94.
All cases brought 10 the managers
notice are Investigated by some member
OF the ward committee, or by himself, and
q register kept Of names, addresses and
particulars. Over 1900 names OF applicants
for aid are now registered. These names
are not made public, being kept only for
the benefit OF persons who may inquire
concerning applicants. Favorable in
vestigation seeks to find employment and
help for the needy lin which the manager
has been very successfully, and the differ
ent cases are referred to the organiza-
tion to which they seem to belong,
and from which the case seems likely to
secure the help demanded. The manager
earnestly asks all dispensing aid to report
the names and particulars to his ofiice to
prevent fraud aud to render the help given
OF more advantage to the applicant. The
society does not, itself, give pecuniary
aid. Those who prove worthy are placed
under the continued oversight OF visitors
whose interest IL intended TO become that
OF friend rather than investigator. This
society is wholly unden enominational, help
being given all with no question ss to
creed, color or nation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31
Institutions of General Benefi-
cence.

Young Mems Christian Association.
Young Nomen's Christian Association.
Providence Evangelical Young Wemen's
Christian Association.
Women's City Missionary Society.
Detailed accounts of these institutions
are here given:
Young Mems Christian Association,
519 Westminster street, corner ofJacit-
SON. The object is three fold: spiritual,
mental and physical. In addition to re-
ligious services, there are several classes
in different branches of study, splendid
gymnasium, free reading room, first
class entertainments, provisions for
lodgings, meals. employment and
social privileges to young men who are
strangers in the city. The income is
derived from membership fees, voluntary
contributions, subscriptions and legacies.
The annual outlay is about $4,000. The
board of managers consists OF business
men, elected from the membership by the
members. Applications for mem mbership
or assistance may be made at the office.
The work is done by committees.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31
CHARITIES OF PROVIDENCE.
Report Of the Pastors Commttee---A Directory Of
Charitable Institutions.

Women's City Missionary Society,"
This well known, and most energetic
and useful society was incorporated in
1863 by number OF ladies benevolently
inclined "for the purpose Of esta ablish hing
an industrial home for women, and gen.
eral missionary work throughout the
city," It's special work has been to assist
the poor in their own efforts to help them
selves, also 10 give helping
hand to women desiring to re-
form, and, when possible, TO provide
situations for young girls in
indigent circumstances. The work of this
society is supported by money collected
in each ward by the ward committee, $40
being life bership fee and 81 annual
membership fee, and by donations. The
amount received last year was 1929. so,
expended, S5,1S9.t0. The society has a
contingent fund of $660112, being ac-
cumulated for the purpose designated.
Number of visits made, 1856; families
assisted, 900; grocery orders given, 504g;
fuel orders, 55S; garments given, 29i0;
employment found for 1877. Each ward
has its visitors who are assigned to the
several ward districts. These visitors are
selected, as far as possible, from the diff
ferent Christian denominations. Each
visitor is expected to thoroughly canvass
her district at least once year, making
the annual collections and reporting all
cases OF destitution to the ward chair
man, who in turn makes monthly reports
and payments Of money received to the
treasurer. The society does not give
money to applicants, but through its OFF,
GERS and visitors gives orders for groceries
and provisions which are accepted by
different dealers who are willing to make
small reduction from their regular prices,
and are redeemed by the society. Orders
are also given to dispensary physicians
and on the Fuel Society as they seem to
be needed. Cases OF special need are often
aided by the visitors endeavoring 10 in.
terest others in the special case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

The Rhode Island Nursery Associa-
Ion and Bethlehem Homo for Homeless
Infants, ~ Burnside street. Provides
home for homeless infants, with accom-
nodstions for fifteen. Its sources OF In
,ome are mem bership fees and voluntary
contributions, baxasrs, sales, and contri-
buttons from churches. The payment OF
z per week board 10 required whom the
friends Of the inmates are able to pay.
The board Of directors are elected annually
from tho membership, on nomination CT
committee Of the board, and elected By
he members of the association. Admis-
zion to the Home Is obtained by applica-
ton to DR.. Matthew'S, Ocean street.
st. Vincent Infant Asylum, No. -
Park St.--In charge OF Sisters OF Divine
Providence. It<furnishos home for or
phan children under four years OF age and
accommodates about forty. 1t is always
full and several children have to be cared
for outside at the expense OF the
society; 235 infants admitted last
year.. 1t is supported by tho
Association st. Vincent do Paul, CON-
posed OF $50 promoters and 5000 members,
all of whom are young ladies. Tho society
l8 QlVlueu INTO ohuub OI l1 e0cu, VINO
volunteer to pay $1.00 per year
each for the support OF the work.
The annual expenses are about 5000.
Children, irrespective OF religion or
nationality, are admitted. Applicants
must present letter OF recommendation
from their pastor to the superior at Home.
Rev. y. L. Lowney is the director ap-,
pointed by the Bishop.
Rhode Island Catholic Orphan
Asylum, 473 Prairie avenue, Superior,
sister Mary Leo.-The object Of the asy-
lum Is the protection and education OF
orphans and other children from four to
10 years of age. 1t provides education in
ordinary branches for the boys, and, in
addition, sewing and domestic work for
the girls, as we'll ss providing homo
for them. 1t cap provide for 256 children
and is nearly full all the time. 1t is sup
ported by collection taken In the Roman
Catholic churches and personal donations.
The annual outlay is about $4,000. APP
plications for admission must be made TO
the Roman Catholic pastors or the SUPER
ior in charge. The management is elected
by the corporation from its membership.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

Providence Lying-In Hospital.-Situ-
ated on State and Field streets, was opened
in 1885, and considerably enlarged during
the last two years by an addition provid-
ing room for the laundry and two large
infant wards, at present accommodating
30 ba pies, but capable OF accommodating
40 or 50. This institution is the only
special maternity hospital in Rhode
Island. Besides maternity cases, the hos
pital takes care OF sickly infants, q num-
ber OF which are now receiving care and
nursing which would be impossible at
home except at much expense Most OF the
maternity cases are free patients. Parents
pay for the care OF the children according
10 their means. The'hospital is supported
by voluntary contributions, income from
a small permanent fund, board OF children
donations, etc. On an average there are
from eig hteen to twenty babies in charge
OF the matron, Miss Webber, and her able
assistants, all the year round. Mothers
are usually discharged when strong
enough; babies can be boarded until II
or Is months old. Many OF the children
born in the hospital (of which there were
9S last yoar) arc adopted. Women are ad-
mitted on the recommendation OF DIR.
Carver, Aborn street, the admitting physi-
cian, the matroD having discretion in cmer-
gency cases. During the last year he num-
ber of women admitted aud infants
boarded has largely increased. Visitors arc
always welcome. The trustees would be
glad II every mother in the State could
visit the hospital, for they feel sure the
knowledge OF its work would bring sub
stautial assistance and hesrifeli sympathy
The report for 1898 shows an income
s3214.4i during the year and All expcndi-
turc OF S3317g7. The expenditures for
1894 have largely increased owing to the
much greater demands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

Fruit and Flower Mission, GraceE
Atkins. Secretary, f30 Mitchell street.
The object Of the mission Is to furnish
flowers and fruit 10 the poor and sick.
The sources OF ircome are Nom bership
fees and gifts from friends. The bosrd OF
management is elected from the member
shlR -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

The Young Women's Christian Az
scc.ation, Miss Jessie l.. Coggeshsli,
secretary,96 Bowen street.-The work of
thesociety EN- braces the boarding homesat
66 Fountain street, where it Is safe to send
young women seeking a homelike board
ing place. This is self-supporting. and
its boarders are in no sense objects
Of charity. Seaside homes are at
Conanicut Point, which provide an
outing for those who otherwise would
not have change during the hot months.
IL has appointed an agent TO meet young
women who are strangers in the city, Mt
the railroad depots, and steamboat
wharves, and offer them any assistance
they may need. The North End Working
Girls Association is conducted by
this association. This provides
classes for instruction in plain sew
ing, button hole making, embroi-
derry, arithmetic, spelling, writing, cook
ing, gymnastics, dressmaking and millin-
cry. The sources Of income are contribu-
tions from the churches, donations from
individuals, and the revenue from board
ing homes. 1t expended last year SI3,siO
which includes the expenses ofthe board
ing homes.
Providence Evangelical Young Wo-
mems Christian Association, 435
Westminster street--Open from 10 a. m.
10 p. m. Provides religious services,
. free reading room, the use OF a
dining room and kitchen for prepar-
ing a warm lunch, instruction in dress
making, millinery, English branches,
nursing, elocution, typewriting, stenog-
~ bee nd t.h oaI
with the use OF gymnasium, for young
women. 1t finds employment for unem-
ployed, and lodging for homeless, desti-
tute young women. Any young woman
needing sympathy and help will find them
here. The sources OF income are mem
bership fees, OF which there are three
grades, ordinary, 81, sustaining, s. and
lie, $50; small class tuition fees and per-
sonal contributions.
The board OF managers ia elected from
the membership by the members.
Miss Ellen NJ. Kinds is the general Sec
retary, and may be found at the rooms.
Applications must be made to her.
The Union for Christian Work, 141
Weybosset Street.-The object Of the
u union Is to supply such entertainment
and healthful influences as shall awaken
a purpose for self-help, to weaken
the power OF temptation and
encourage resolute endeavors for
n true and reliable character. 1t provides
free reading room at 151 Weybo
street, open from to 9:30 p. M, main
tains a fruit and flower mission, tres h
air cutting for invalids and Others, dis
tributes reading matter on vessels, aud at
The Homes for Aged People, II. !. Hospital
and Warwick Asylum; sustains a street,
boyb' reading and amusement room, a
young mems union and n bureau OF
skilled labor. It's sources OF
income are membership fees, ac-
tive 81; sustaining. s. and apward; in
terest and dividend. and personal contri-
buttons. The expenditures last year
amounted TO 2, 2,107.39.
The work d. done by the active mem-
bcrs OF the union.
Applications may be made at the
rooms, Isl Weybossett street, or Of the
sccfstary, Miss Alice X. Wolf, 1861 West
niu9ter street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy
Street.-This hospital affords substantial
medical and surgical relief to as large Q
number OF patients as possible. The
sources of income are dividends from
stocks, and interest on bonds
and notes held by the associa-
ton, annual beds, rents, legacies.
contributions from churches, and
personal donations. The outlay last year
amounted to s69,3i6, which left defci-
cncy of s6,S72 provided for by special SUBJ
scription. OF the 1880 patients treated
last year 1912 received gratuitous treat
ment, while 4Ss paid greater or less sum.
Applications for admission must be made
to DIR. John M. Peters, the superintendent
at the hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

RUDy~s PILE sUPPosIToRY Is cnaran-
ierd 10 cure PILES and Constipation. or money
refunded. 20 cents per box. send stamp for
circular and Free sample to MARTIN RUDY.
Lancaster, 10. For sale by all first class
druggists. CHAMBERS. CALDER a 90.
MaVlessl9 dyuggktx gspyidsRcs. R,L
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

Rhode Island Homeopathic Hospital
Of Providence, Olney Street, near Doyle
Avenue. e.--Incorpora.ed in 1873 "for the
purpose of assisting such poor snd un-
fortunate persons as need medical Aid and
surgical treatment and are unable to pay
therefor" Patients on admission must
give security for the payment OF expenses
In the Hospital, IL they are able to do SO.
In case of accident or extreme emergency,
patients will be admitted without delay,
and provided for rs well as circumstances
will permit. Patients may remain no
longer than twelve weeks, except ny
special consent of the board.
Physicians and surgeons are appointed
by the board of trustees.
Income is derived from donations ana
annual subscriptions, 800 secures mem
bership; $3.50 free bed for whole year;
$50 free bed for six months; $1,000 for a
free bed, to be used three months year
during the donors life; $1,000 for per-
manent free bed, which may be kept al
ways In use.
Officers: Charles L. Carpenter, presi-
dent; Francis +. Bates, M. D., secretary;
William A. Spicer, treasurer; admitting
physician, George b. Peck, M. ID. s65
North Main street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31
II \.
Institution for the Sick.

The Rhode Island Hospital
The Rhode Island Hon m@pathic Hospital
The Providence Dispensary.
The Providence Homeopathic Dispensary
The Y. Nj. q. A. Dispensary for Women and
Children. tt
st. Elizabeth Home Tor Incurables and Con.
valcscents.
Providence Mutual Health Association.
Fruit and Flower Mission.
Providence Lying-in Hospital.
st. Joseph's Hospital.
Ministry to the Sick. = Organized In
1880 incorporated in 1887, this society
of earnest women has ,abored on earnestly
and faithfully. The object is "to care for
and relieve the sick poor in thsir homes"
but in actual operation its work reaches
far beyond the expressed aim to supply
ing fuel, medicine, clothing, food, care,
and, indeed, all the ordinary needs of the
sick and destitute-aid being gladly given
all without regard to nationality, color or
creed. During 1SS3-1sS. the society's
visitors made 1429 visits, caring for 267
cases, and distributed among the sick in
medicines, food, etc., sl307. Its work is
carried on through visitors appointed for
each ward whose duty is to investigate
and be "friends in need" to those found
worthy. The support comes wholly from
voluntary contributions. Life member
ship $40, annual n, and other offerings in
the way of money, clothing and food.
The ward visitors desire to be notified by
those who know OF the sick or needy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

Y. w. c. A. Dispensary for Women
and Children-The Office dispensary OF
the Young Women's Christian Associa-
tion is located at 81 Orms street, being
open from 8 to 10 a. m. every Tuesday and
Friday, during which hours DIR. Helen
Putnam and trained nurse are in atten-
dance. The object OF this dispensary 10
to give free medical and surgical trea.-
ment TO the deserving poor, though all
are treated who apply, without question
rs to creed or nationality. Medical
advice is free, prescriptions being put up
at a reduced price and paid for by appli-
cants II they are able 10 pay, otherwise
medicines are also free. The dispensary
has no outside patients. The expenses
are met by the Y. w. "A. During 1884
l145 calls were made during dispensary
hours, representing $40 patients applying
for advice. Any woman or child can ap-
ply for advice as often as they desire.
The treatment is allopathic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

Providence Mutual Health Associa-
tion, 4 Llppitt strcet.-Chartered in 1869
A mutual benefit associat ion admitting as
members such persons rs they may think
proper, who are dependent upon their own
labor or the labor of their families for sup
port, and such others as they may think
proper. who may be unable to pay the ex-
penses liable to be incurred for medicines.
and medical attendance upon themselves
and their families in sickness.
Each married man paying s14 year
secures the benefits named, for himself
ana family, including all his children
under age. Each widow secures the bene-
fits for herself and children by the pay
nient of 81 per year. A man without
q family for s8, q woman without family
for s5 gear. All payments quarterly In
advance. IL an applicant is sics, or has
childbirth in the family during the first
quarter after becoming a member, the
first quarters dues are three times the
usual amount. The present number oil
members IL 81.
President, Warren Akin; vice-presi-
dent, ID. A. Appieby; secretary and treas
urer, Miss Emma A. Sisson, Lippitt
street; physician and surgeon, II. l.. Lam
son, IS Battey street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-01-31

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