The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-10-03
Great Anxiety Caused by Noun.
tain Fires
EFFORTS TO SUBDUE THEM
win Be Made by the Water Compaslss
Employees
r New Musical Society-W. G. 7. U.
Observation-Disclosures OF the Poll
ticians-Personal Notes.

PASADENA, Oct. z-1he ""'eA
panies consulted together this morning
ana sent twenty-five men to the scene
Of the mountain fires. under the leaoer-
ship Of Peter Steil, who has an excel
lent knowledge Of the range IN this VI
cinity. and was therefore we1ftted Tor
the work. The men are provided Win
eouipments and tools and the plan Is
tn camp as far up the canyon as they
could take their animals ana then pro-
ceed afoot to the scene Of the con1asra-
ton.
oanv autographed today stating the dan
ger that threatened the road, and anotn-
A. message from Mount Wilson con-
vaved the news that Waterman ana
companion had escaped from Switzers
camp and were camped on Barley nats'
waiting for the smoke to clear away.
The fire has not reached very near
Mount Lowe, but If 1t is not put out
+bi. will be only a matter Of time. The
force of men already at the front Is not
suficient, and more will no DOUBT De
sent. The work Is slow, as trenches
have to be dug and unburned places
dred back from them.
A MkINLEI MEEIlN1'
A large audience gathered at the Wig
wan last evening to hear Hon. fahk y.
Davis of Minneapolis speak under the
auspices Of the Mckinley club. Previous
to the speaking the Americus club gave
a brilliant parade through the streets.
finally marching into the wigwam ana
taking seats.
Mr.. Davis said that four years ago
when BENJAMIN Harrison was In power,
times were much better than at present,
Under Democratic rule, and it lies in the
power Of the people to restore those GOOD
times. He briefly sketched the history
of our tariff legislation, and quoted from
q number of eminent statesmen OF DIFF
ferent periods. He said that the great
panics were cauesd by Democratic
free trade. The progress made by the
country since the war was shown by
figures. Mr.. Davis also discussed the
financial question from the Republican
standpoint. He admired Mr.. Bryan's
eloquence, ETC., but 'deplored the fact
Of his going about the country sowing
the seeds Of anarchy, etc. The speech
was interspersed with several amusing
anecdotes, which gave the Americas
boys chances to use their lungs to the
edihcation Of their hearers.
PARK CONCERT.
The following program has been ar
ranged for the band concert to be given
by the Pasadena City band:
The Review march; T.. v. Short; ORR
entail overture, M. bigger; Concert Ca
price, e. Boyer: Cavalleria Rusticana
(selection),P. Mascagni; La Barcarolle
waltz, M. c. Meyrelles; The CRUSADER
march, Sousa; The Beggar Student (se-
lection), M. c. Meyrelles; Guard Mount.
r. EiIenberg; Light Cavalry, overture,
6uppe; Up to Date. Medley L. y. LIE
Witt.
lasts till 4.
MUSICIANS MEET.
A musical society was formed last
evening at the home of Miss Daisy Polk
on Oakland avenue, when an INFORMAL
musical was held. M. s. Mason gave
piano solo by Schumann and also the
Sunshine, composition OF MS own; a.
E. Earle sang, accompanied by MISS
POLK: Miss Lorena Hansen, vocal selec-
ton: Miss Ina Goodwin and Mrs. Mat
It's. piano solos Among the guests were
II. @. Reynolds and wife, MI ana MRS.
M. 8. Mason, Mrs. Hansen, Misses Cocoa
win. Hansen, Wood, Randall ana Messrs.
r. Bent and H. E. Earle. The society
which was formed VIII meet one ~ WE tsa
for exercise and once a. month at the
homes NJ the members for musical prac-
tice.
w. G. u. CELEBRATION.
The local union Of the w. G. T. U. met
Yesterday and celebrated the world $
w G. T. u. day, and the birthday OF
Mrs. Clement Leavitt, which occurred
the 22d ult, and the birthday OF FRANCES
willard, which occurred the ZStn. ".
Rachel Reid spoke of Mrs. Leavltts
Temperance missionary tour when ex-
tended over eight years and 100, 900 miles.
She collected the funds for her ex-
nense' as she went, spoke forty-seven
ianeuages through interpreters and held
1900 meetings.
Mrs. Frame read an article on the life
Of Miss Clara Parish. who recently sail
ed around the world as missionary.
other speakers were Mrs. Glass, VINO
reviewed the Polyglot petition, and Mrs.
Drawbaugh, who read sketch OF the
life Of Mrs. Willard. A number OF new
names were secured as members
BREvITIES.
Hon, M. T. Taylor of Denver speaks
Monday evening at the wigwam or
Union street in the interests of Bryan
and silver. Mr.. Taylor was chosen by
Senator Teller to represent him In
Southern California, and everywhere
he has spoken he has delighted large
audiences.
r. G. Crosby, father Of A. L. Crosby
Of the firm of Briener & Crosby, butch.
ers. died yesterday in Los Angeles
aS6O 20 years. Oedtu TeSulteu IEOIIl CdIl'
Ger, for which Mr.. Crosby was being
treated. The remains were brought tt
Pasadena, and the funeral services will
be held Sunday afternoon from the
residence Of A. L. Crosby, on South Fail
Oaks avenue. Deceased was an old sol
der and printer. and was we'll and IA
vorably known here, he having resided
and worked in this city some years ago
A Chautauqua mass meeting was helt
last evening in Y. M. c. A. hall, at which
there were present Rev. Arthur w
Rider of Los Angeles and Rev. Weller
president Of the Southern California
association. Rev. Rider spoke OF the
coming years work. Rev. Weller dis
cussed the philosophic arrangement O.
the studies.
Funeral services were held this after
noon at $3.50 o'clock over the remains O.
the late Maria D. Guest, from the un
dertaking parlors Of Reynolds & Var
Mugs. The body is to be sent east, where
1t will be buried.
Chester Gore Miller entertained
party of young people at his mother.
residence, $40 North Marengo avenue
last evening, and all report the evenins
very pleasantly spent. Charades ant
games occupied a portion of the even
Ing, the game of auction affording mucl
amusement. Those present We're Mrs
Sickler. Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Bailey Mr.
and Mrs. Buckingham Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Williams Mr.. and Mrs Elmel
Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Mccormick
Miss Jennie Mccormick. Miss Tunkum