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The herald., 1896-09-27
BETTER CITY GOVERNMENT
Attitude Of the Lesgue Toward Old Party
Primaries
Participation in Them Is a Matter of
Individual Conscience-A Protest
Against Ironclad Pledges.

The central committee Of the League
for Better City Government indulged
in spirited discussion yesterday after
noon concerning participation by mem
bers of the league in the primaries Of the
regular political parties. 1t was tacit-
ly agreed that that was matter Of in
dividual conscience, but at the same
time the committee, by formal resolu-
ton, entered vigorous protest against
the application of any pledge at the
primaries of any party which will hold
voters in honor bound to support the
nominees Of that party's convention
before they can know who they are to
be. The resolution adopted reads as
follows:
whereas, The members Of the
League for Better City Government and
Of the league ward clubs. comprising
representatives from all parties. have
taken pledge to vote at the coming
city election for the best men. irrespect-
i've Of party, and
whereas. Such sentiment is evil
IDENTIFY in line with good citizenship. and
If steadily applied will tend to raise tho
standard of excellence in city offices,
therefore, be it n A i
Resolved, AS the sense Of the central
committee Of the league. that all mem-
bers Of this organization and all con-
scientious and self-respecting citizens
should protest in vigorous terms against
the application Of any pledge AT the
primaries of any party which will hold
them in honor bound to support the
nominees of that party's Convention be.
fore they can know who they are 70 ne.'
AS the pledge taken by members OF
the league allows them full liberty OF
conscience and binds them only to vote
for such candidates for city ofhces as
they may deem best qualified. regard
less of political affiliations. 1t Is argued
that no good citizen need hesitate to
take 1t, and 1t Is therefore expected that
many citizens will ally themselves with
the league and participate only in Its
nominating convention, rather than
submit to an ironclad pledge to support
the nominees of certain political party,
regardless Of who they may be. 1t IS re-
garded as probable that few members
Forthcoming Republican primary on
account Of the sweeping pledge pre-
scribed by the city central committee
of the party as test of the right to
vote.
M. L. Grafr presided yesterdays
lneeting Of Better City Government
league. The report of the membership
committee, passing favorably on 200 ap-
plicants for membership in the league,
proper, was adopted; bringing the num-
ber so far passed upon up to 1000 and
over.
A committee of three was appointed
to arrange for campaign speakers. The
secretary was authorized to arrange
to send an address setting forth the
urgent need of better city government
and how to obtain it, to each of the
| "a, 600 voters in the city. A new official
bulletin is being prepared and will soon
| be ready to mail to members.
The Seventh Ward club was perma-
nently organized at 610 East Fifth
street Friday evening. James Gunner
was elected president and G. Fl. Wad-
leigh secretary. The chair was author
The herald., 1896-09-27
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE
The Largest Attendance So Par Of the
Session
Matters Of General Interest Discussed.
The Appointments for Today's
Services.

The attendance at yesterdays session
Of the Methodist Episcopal conference
in Simpson tabernacle was larger than
that Of any previous day. Bishop Foss
presided in his usual mastery manner.
A subject of comment among the Of
ficers and leading members Of the con-
ference was the bunglesome and Jug
gled report of Fridays proceedings
contained in the Times, which fully
maintained its reputation for perverted
and garbled reports of public meetings
In Los Angeles. The usual method was
shown in the Times report, where the
issue Of woman's eligibility to repre-
sentation in the general conference of
the denomination was precisely re-
versed. The conference indorsed the
proposition by a vote of more than
three-fourths in favor Of women dele
gates to the general conference, but the
Times report says the measure was de-
feated by more than a three-fourths
vote. Since this was one of the most
important matters under consideration
during the entire conference much dis
gust was expressed at the Times false
and fraudulent report. 1+9@ ttS
"a among the measures of public note
yesterday was resolution favoring the
equalization of railroad expenses to the
superannuated living within the bounds
of the conference.
A communication from the Northern
California conference was read by the
secretary, requesting a change in the
boundary lines of this conference, as di-
rected by the general conference. The
proposition was lost by vote Of 3S to 35.
George w. Miller was duly recon-
mended by the quarterly conference of
the First church in San Diego, and Lin
coin Caswell from the University church
of Los Angeles. a.pv
At 1880 a. m. the regular order was
taken up, when e. A. Healey addressed
the conference concerning the action of
the general conference respecting the
The herald., 1896-09-27
The Wheelmen's Road Race to
oes4 9 Monr0via
c. SHOEMAKER WINS TIME
J. II. navers Of Pasadena Collars the
~ ~ +, Place Prize
Militia Marksmen Show Their Pro-
ficiency-Meeting Of the Endeavor-
ers-Social and General News.

! PASADENA, Sept. 26.-The principal
|. event for some time among the Wheel
men was the road race to Monrovia,
which took place this morning, the start
being made from the corner of Marengo
and Colorado streets at 1885 o'clock. At
the time designated the first man was
started OF, and the others followed at
intervals lof thirty seconds, until 1O:40,
when the scratch men were sent off.
There were thirty-six starters. The men
all got off, in good shape, and there were
no serious accidents, although several
riders were thrown from their wheels
before reaching the destination, corner
Of Myrtle and Lemon avenues, Monro-
via. James H. Havers, AZ minutes, of
this city was the first man to arrive,
the others coming in in the following
order: ..
G. Ellis, D. Cromwell, W. Brotherton,
Will Matthewson, G. w. Wilkerson, z.
r. Northmore, Arthur Tabor, E. Jaynes,
Myron A. Hill, Arthur Dickinson, H. A.
Klockner, Will Kaseling. ARA Cross
ley, A. Woodville, o. H. Weight, w.
Reuss, F. de Remer, G. Rodriguez, r. B.
de Remer, Carson Shoemaker.
The time prize winners and their time
were as follows:
Carson Shoemaker, 23 54; w. r. Reuss,
24:21%; G. Rodriguez, 24:22; ]. E. Sand
strom, 24:42; E. c. Bidwell 24:51; w.
Delay A:51A; R. D. Mussey PASS; N.Y.
ron Hill, 25:06.
OF course there was a large crowd
present to witness the start in Pcsa-
dena, as well as the finish at Monrovia.
Mayor Monroe of Monroyia made an ad-
dress to the visiting wheelmen, which
was responded to by George Frost of
Pasadena. All enjoyed dinner at the
Antlers, and in the afternoon there were
sports of different kinds and te-nis
tournament and in the evening a ball.
The Americus club of Pasadena went
over in Wiley & Greleys tally-hos and
other conveyances to attend a political
meeting, and then took in the ball in he
evening. 1t was quite a gala day lor
Monrovia.
MILITIA MARKSMEN.
company l held its regular sami-an-
nual shoot yesterday afternoon at the
practice grounds in the Arroyo Stco,
with Major D. r. Weller of Los Ange-
les as Inspector. Sergeant A. 3. Case
made the best score of the day, 46 out
of possible so points, at {. distance of
200 yards. thereby qualifying for the
sharpshooter's gold bar. MI Chase is
the only one in this section of the state
so far this year to get in line for this
honor, and is now eligible to compete
for the state championship at the con-
test which will be held in Sacramento
as soon as the various companies have
completed their local work.
Y. p. S. c. E.
The young people of the Christian En-
deavor society of the Presbyterian
The herald., 1896-09-27
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. NOTES

S. H. Loveland of the city has sent to
the chamber 81 commerce q half-dozen
Rhode Island greening apples of per-
feet formation.
S. D. Wilson of Long Beach presents
a few winter pair main apples OF very
large growth and perfect in shape and
in smoothness. He had seven tons of
these apples from ten acres Of 5-year-old
trees.
A. M. Blythe of Downey sends few
of what are usually called pound pears,
because that is the usual weight Of each
one These prove the name a misnomer,
for each one weighs two and a half
pounds.
]. M. Won Mormon of the city con-
tributes an image of clay.
The herald., 1896-09-27
UNITED STATES CIVIL sNRvIbH
EXAMINATIONS

The United States civil service COM
mission will examine, on all regular
schedule dates and places, applicants
tions in the custodian's force In this city.
The examination for these positions ID
of a very light grade, such as persons
with an ordinary common school edu-
cation can pass. All vacancies In these
the list Of eligibles obtained in this way.
Any person who desires to take ony one
Of these examinations should write to
the United States civil service commits
sion, Washington. d. c., and obtain an
application blank, schedule OF EXAM
nations and pamphlet Of instructions to
applicants. The examinations In this
city will take place on October 16. 1898.
The herald., 1896-09-27
Two of Our Surgeons Called to Cotton by Telegram to
Operate in Difficult Case
STATING
FACTS

Is not boasting, and we only tell tn.
truth when we say that our Specialist
are frequently called to all parts Of
Southern California to operate or con-
suit, or to take charge of difficult cases
where all other physicians have failed
Only last Monday two of our Surgeons
were summoned to Cotton to operate II
a case of tuberculosis of the knee joint
the patient being the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. v. Gleason, a prominent family
of that city. Hardly a week passes
that the services of one or more Of our
Specialists are not required by some
sufferer who has hitherto sought in
vain for the relief that can be afforded
only by the supreme combination Of
skill embodied in our staff.
The general public has no idea Of the
mental and moral misery in the world,
growing out of ignorance and disre-
gard of the laws of health and lack of
proper medical treatment in time. No
where is the old saying, that "a stitch
in time saves nine," so forcefully ap-
plicable as in the medical profession.
and we are reminded Of this daily by
being called upon to treat people whose
condition is indeed deplorable on ac-
count of neglect or improper treat
ment. People will delay, they will
persist in treating with incompetent
sometimes until it is forever too late.
But, while there is life there IS
hope" very trite, but very true say
ing. No matter how bad your case or
how many doctors have given you up,
the English and German Expert Spe-
cialists, with their combined skill and
superb equipment, can save you-if
anybody can. At least they can help
you-relieve you of pain-enable YOU
to go about your business in compare
tive comfort-give you new lease Of
life, with ever-increasing hope that
time and nature, with scientific all.
will ultimately effect complete and
permanent cure. We do not claim to
perform miracles, but we do claim, and
nrove ourselves able, to do all that is
humanity possible in medicine and
surgery. RI
But the surest way to avoid suffering
and battle death is to nip disease in the
budget the best medical service at
the outset. 1t costs you nothing to con-
suit us, and IL we are not absolutely
sure we can help you, we will not take
your case or your money.
The herald., 1896-09-27
K0YALETS CONFESSIONS
Dug Up After the Man Is
Hanged H.
BLOOD.CURDLINd HISTORY
Alleged to Be Related by the Dead
Convict
That Sacramento Reporter Should Have
q Ware House in Which to Keep
A His Valuable Imagination
A..,,,...a pre., special wire

Associated Press Special Wire
SACRAMENTO, Sept. 26.-This even
anx's Bee publishes sensational story
ef the life Of Ivan Kovalev. one of the
convicts who escaped few years ago
from the penal colony Of Siberia and
who reached San Francisco and who was
Kindly treated by the hospitable people
q that city. Kovalev and some cornpan7
SOns afterwards butchered F. H. L.
Weber, q merchant Of this city, and his
aged wife.
For this crime Kovalev was hanged
n the penitentiary at Folsom last Feb
suary. He stubbornly declined to give
IN account Of his life before coming to
this country, or the details of the trag-
ely for which he was hanged.
"A. Russian who was an associate OF
Eovalev heard from the murderer's
Iips the story Of his life, here and In
Russia, and the narrative is g. blood
ourdling one. Kovadev told that he was
the one who struck down old man Weber
with an az on the back porch of the
residence. When the wife came out
she was also felled and then Kovalev and
etcherbakoff dragged the bodies into the
house. There Kovalev chopped them
with the ak until he became exhausted
after which Stcherbakoff repeatedly
plunged the blade Of carving knife
into the bodies. Up to the day Of his
execution Kovalev had stoutly denied
that he had had a hand in. the killing,
although admitting that he had wit
messed it. Kovalev also told Of the at
tempt of himself and companions, Stch-
srbakoff and Nikitin. to rob Grocer
Dowdigan in San Jose. Dowdigan cut
Stcherbakoff and his dead body was
found in a vacant lot the next day.
Koxalev said the wounds were not dan
seeous but he and Nikitin killed him in
srfer to silence his tongue.
Manuel Dubois. an aged and wealthy
Trenchman Of Sacramento. was on the
list Of intended victims whom Kova1ev
and his companions had selected to mur-
dor and rob. They were fully determined
20 have the money and jewels of the old
Erenchman, who nightly goes among the
dens occupied by fallen women and col
leots his rents. The Kovalev gang had
been stopping in q cheap lodging house
ON Front street and while. lettering In
the vicinity of Second and L streets they
had frequently seen the old man Dubois
going about at midnight demanding
money from the women. srl-
According to Kovalev's confession ia
the young man who talked with the
Bee representative to day he was guilty
of nine murders.
The herald., 1896-09-27
Unqualified Endorsement

(From the Riverside County Reflex)
The fact that the advertisement OF thu
English and German Expert Specialists Of
Los Angeles appears in the columns of
the Reflex is sufficient guarantee to our
readers that the men who compose 1t are
reputable and honorable physicians But
after nearly a years dealings with them.
boon in business way and profess. .onaiiy
we feel impelled to say a good word for
them Our readers know we'll that we de-
nounce frauds whenever and wherever we
lind them, and that 1t is settled policy OF
this paper to seek out and give full credit
to merit, in both men and institutions. But
n this instance there Is additional and
higher motive. We believe we render q
true service to humanity in giving our un-
|qualiied Endorsement to these, able doc
tors. Needing the service of Specialists Ii
our own fam ly, and being naturally sIxen-
tical we personally investigated the pr3-
fessional and business record Of these gen :
tlemen. Finding 1t highly satisfactory. we
employed them with excellent results. We
could name a dozen people In this county.
we'll known to most of our readers. who
will gladly testify to the success OF the
Engl sh and German Expert SPECIALISTS
in treating chronic diseases, and In more
/ than one instance their services were given
without money and without -prtce;and even
without hope of public testimoiay. Men
who viii cd what we have Known these
men to do are. true philanthropfsts on1
are richly deserving Of public connde149
and esteem ~ EssSs ssf,'it''f ssf'a'f g 9 Z Z
The herald., 1896-09-27

in YOUR CASE
1t May Be Now or Never

The vital opportunity is yours when
you first realize that disease is taking
hold of you. A few months, few
weeks, few days, a few hours, de-
lay, and your opportunity for relief,
or for life itself, is forever lost. Too
late Too late
ALARMING SYMPTOMS-Read these
symptoms carefully, and If you are af
flicted, mark your symptoms and bring
or send the list to us, and we will advise
you free of charge.
CATARRH OF THE HEAD AND
THROAT-Nose and throat fever!sh.
nose stopped up or stuffy, dropping in
the throat, blowing out offensive chunks
in the morning, hawking and splitting,
breath foul on rising, sense of smell
failing, eyes weak and watery.
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH AND
BOWELS-Appetite poor, heartburn Or
sour stomach, food distresses or pains
you, bloat or belch gas after eating,
dizziness, heart palpitation, pain over
the stomach and bowels, vomiting or
gagging after eating.
DISEASE OF THE LIVER-Pain un
der the shoulder blades, sense of full
ness over the liver bitter taste, tongue
coated, constipated or bilious, belch-
ing up bitter gas, skin sallow and dis,
colored, yellow tinge in eyes, sluggish
and diSinclined to work
KIDNEY DISEASE-Pain or sore
ness over kidneys, urine dark, peculiar
odor, scant or increased quantity, de-
posits a brickdust sediment, have to get
up at night, eyelids swollen, heart beat
irregular, weak in back, easily tired
swelling in feet.
Don't hesitate II you have any of these
symptoms. You can be quickly cured
The herald., 1896-09-27

w. w. McEwan Of jackson, Mich. has
the distinction Of having made moro bal
loon ascensions than any other living
American. ~ " '"T7'i' -
The herald., 1896-09-27

Young men or old should not fail to
read Thomas Slater's advertisement on
page 10. .tit't '
The herald., 1896-09-27
Cured of Nervous Prostration
THE COST

Is not worth considering if you are sick
Suffice to say, our charges are within the
reach of all sufferers who earnestly de-
sire relief. All we ask is fair compen-
sation for our services and although we
give you expert and superior skill, we
charge you only the price that youwould
have to pay to an ordinary physician, and
furnish all medicines free Our medi-
cines are the best that money can buy.
We are dealing In legitimate methods
from the beginning to the end. ~
The herald., 1896-09-27

wETREAT AND CURE-As.hma Bronchitis.
CatarrhIN NeyratytA Heart Disease, Dyspepsia Fys
l1,r,' 3isenSe. & Rheumatisn,. Malaria,
Bladder DA@dASs, 4hsomnia Hysteria, Dysentery''
paralyslsRi1kes a M scroAaia. Consumption in tie
tacly stAfssa Liver Diseases Diseases OF Bowels.
OVARIAN D5eefee Sciatica, Tumors and Abnormal
Growths; neiVrnnities spinai Disease, Varicoceie.
Rupture, stsicthre and all Chronic Diseases.
The herald., 1896-09-27
Highest Order Of Ability and Intesritv

,lF'rom the Riverside Daily Press.)
The signal and uniform success OF the
English and German Expert Specialists Of
Los Angeles certainly indicates that they
qualification. We are not of those who
believe that advertising is anything to the
discredit OF doctors. On the contrary, the
est professional success, such as native
ability, ambition, industry. progressive
nessLnaturally lead some ofthe finest
the ethical traces in order to free them
selves from the incubus Of average med-
iocrity. From what we have seen and
heard of the English and German Expert
Specialists we are convinced that they are
men OF the highest order of business ar1d
lprOfessional ability and integrifv. - ,----N
The herald., 1896-09-27
The Press Joins in the Glad Pean of Praise Supple
mented by Grateful individuals
THE BETTER CLASS
AS Honorable as They Are Able

OF country journals are usually. very
conservative and jealous in protecting
and promoting the material and moral
interests Of their readers, and are
theefore 10th to give editorial indorse-
ment to anybody or anything that thcy
are not absolutely sure IL deserving.
But on the other hand they try to b
just and liberal, which leads them to
commend where conmendation is mer-
tied. i~
Members Of our staff have been visit
Ing the leading towns Of Southern Cali
fornia for the past week, and 80 suo-
cessful has been our practice and 20
faithfully have we kept all promises.
that we have received almost the uni.
versal Endorsement of the press. We
sub51oin few neotices. to be followed II
future by others Of the same character
from other localities.
(From the Riverside Daily Enterprfse.)
From all the Enterprise has seen and
heard OF the English and German Ex-
pert Specialists Of Los Angelica, and that
is good deal. 1t believes them to be most
skillful and successful stan OF Specialists.
and as honorable as they are able, both
professionally and in business way, > :. /,
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-25
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The Peoples church will hold a great con-
gregation tomorrow morning, as the Odd
Fellows lodges will attend services in body
on account OF the anniversary Of the found
ing of the order.
The Luxemburger Bruder Bund of st. Paul
will give an entertainment and ball this
evening at Weiller's hall, University and
Dale street.
Holders of tickets for the Press club bene-
fit, which occurs at the Metropolitan on FRI
day afternoon, may exchange them for re-
served seats at the box Office on and after
Monday. here has been heavy sale of tick
cts and the rush for seats will begin early.
There is to be an important conference
at G. A. r. headquarters this afternoon
when the railway and hotel men Of the city
will be asked to meet with the executive
committees of the G. A. r. and the State
Fair association. The time will be devoted
to a discussion Of various features of en-
campment week.
The board Of public works has awarded
to Thomas Lehman the contract for bouIe-
varding Lincoln avenue, from Oakland ave-
nue. to Victoria street. Mr.. Lennan's bid
of So, ,7S2 was the lowest of the seven sub
Tony Wansfura has secured a permit to
erect a two-story brick dwelling to cost
$4,000, on DAILY street, between Palace and
Jefferson streets.
Mayor Smith issued commissions yesterday
as park policemen to Dan O'Connor, ].
Stroker, C. HolIon and M. McDonough.
The Northwestern Nurses association will
meet at Mrs. H. Bowers residence, 433 Seiby
avenue. at p. m. ALI nurses are requested
to be present
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-25
Lehigh valley scenery shown.

One of the finest collections of photo
graphs ever displayed in st. Paul is now on
exhibition at the Aberdeen. The display is
of scenes and points of interest along the
line of the Lehigh Valley railroad and some
Of the pictures are gems from an artistic
point Of view. There are some most beauti-
full views of Niagara Falls, and among the
finest of the collection are: Easton-View
from porch. Paxinosa Inn; Train No. l.. West
ern day express, Easton; panorama Bethle-
hem Iron works; panorama, Mauch Chunk
from Flagstaff mountain; Glen Onoko Sta
ton, panorama, Wyoming valley from
Wilkesbarre mountain; Watkins Glen, Cav
ern Cascade; Watkins Glen, frowning cliffs;
Watkins Glen, Rainbow Falls; Geneva, Ho-
bart college. The exhibition is being well
patronized by st. Paul people. Seibert's Or
chestra is in constant attendance.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-25
MILLARD AND LABOR.
PlymOuth's Pastor VIII Speak Sun
dav Afternoon.

PlymOuth1s Pastor VIII Speak Sun
day Il Afternoon.
Rev. Watson BsTTMiHard will answer the
recent sermons-or' rather lectures, and scoId-
ing ones at that-of Messrs. Franklin Ryder
and Morrow at Plymouth Congregational
church tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. The
"boys" severely arraigned the ministers Of
the gospel for their indifference to the re-
hgious welfare of the working classes as a
whole, and 1t is claimed to be no more than
simple justice that Rev. Mil1ard should be
greeted with a large attendance from the
ranks of organized labor in his attempt to set
the church right in the eyes of labor.
The garment workers will give leap year
party at Assembly, halls, Tuesday evening
next. Extensive preparations have been
made for the event, to which admission can
be gained only through presentation of invi-
tations at the door.
An open meeting Of the plasterers of the
city will be held in the near future and the
organization committee will meet next Thurs
day to perfect arrangements and select a
date for the meeting.
The trades and labor assembly voted to at
tend Plymouth Congregational church in a
body to hear Rev. Millard Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. a sft
John F. Tobin, from Boston, Mass, repre-
senting the boot and shoe workers union. is
in the city in the interest of the shoemakers'
union. Mr.. Tobin leaves for Janesville, Wis,
this morning. .-sis,