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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
A SHELL FISH STORY
How the Public Is Treated at q Certain
Popular Resort

About theree years ago young man
with no capital but brains and a good
constitution began in this city the bust
ness of peddling oysters. He was active,
intelligent and obliging, and soon be-
came great favorite with his custom
ers. In six months time he opened a
little oyster stand, hardly big enough to
accommo date more than fifteen or TWEEN
ty people at time. His business grew
so that in another six months he
had to enlarge his premises Each sue
ceeding six months he has had to add
to his accommodations, and still the
crowd OF customers has increased. So
this enterprising young man, whose
name is AL Levy, has made what is, in
his business a Napoleonic move. He
has rented the three stores on West
Third street, adjoining his original
stand, which is between Spring and
Main streets, and, uniting them all, he
has transformed his place into the most
elegant resort of the kind in the whole
city. Money can do a great deal, and
the young oysterman has felt justified,
as we'll as able, to spend between $4,000
and $4,000 in these improvements.
1t should be explained that AL Levy's
is place where the best society people,
the leading professional and business
men, the tourist, and, in fact, all who
enjoy good eating, visit to get the best
and choicest fish, oysters and game the
market affords. Not only are these
delicacies to be had, but the cooking of
them is perfect. No one has eaten fish
until he has tried how it tastes fresh
from the sea and hot from AL Levy
cuisine. The pride of the proprietor is
also in the fact that his establishment
is devoted to the above-named special
ties to the exclusion of the meats and
sundry miscellaneous dishes that are
served at ordinary restaurants. The
success of LEWIS method is seen in the
eagerness with which his tables are
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sought by people who want change
from their ordinary bill of fare obtain
able elsewhere.
Some idea of the extent Of this trade
may be obtained from the fact that dur
ing the season he opens not less than two
thousand eastern oysters day, besides
six or seven thousand of California oys-
ters. AL Levy says that it is mistak-
en- idea to suppose that there is any diff
| ference in the quality of oysters at any
time of the year, so far as this coast is
concerned. The popular idea that there
must be an ''r" in the name of the
month in which you eat oysters is all
mistake in California use. He admits
that eastern visitors have a prejudice
against the California bivalve the
proper enjoyment of which is an ac-
quired taste; But" said he, 1--WE tempt
them first with our California cocktails,
and that generally captures them. The
surf fish from Santa Monica, when fried
in olive oil, is perhaps the most called
for, and the pompano, when we can get
them, are easily first favorites Eastern
people say that our cookies are equal to
their little neck clans"
A glance through the newly-fitted es-
tablishment reveals perfect equipment
for the business There Is no gaudy
ornamental ton, and yet everything Is
in good taste and calculated to please
the eye. The carpets are sumptuous, the
walls and ceilings decorated in harmoni-
Gus colors. the furnishings are complete
and nothing, in fact. is wanting. The
kitchen is in full view, with its enormous
steel range and battery of culinary i'm
plemants it's white-oIaZed tile wajus-
coting and its spotless sugar pine wood
work The oyster bench is of Catalina
marble, and alongside are ranged the
plate glass ice-boxes, in which may be
seen reposing the newly-caught fish, in
all their variety of form and garnished
with COOL green sprigs and leaves. Ev-
erything is exquisitely clean, the cleo
trio fans are busy, the rays of the July
sun are tempered, and the place is made
more enjoyable by the presence of
corps of polite, good-looking walters,
who understand their business, and an
affable proprietor. whose eye is every
where in his study to please.
The arrangements for the accommo-
dation of ladies are excellent large pri-
vate dining room and special entrance
being provided for their exclusive COM
fort. In short, nothing has been neglect
ed to make AL Levy's the most popular
resort of its kind in the city.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
UNITY CONGREGATION
DIR. THOMSON rs RENDERED A
FAREWELL RECEPTION
Will the Trustees Explain the Real
Reasons for His Resignation
An Air of Mystery

The reception rendered to DR.. ]. S
Thomson, the retiring pastor of Unity
church. and his wife last night was at
tended by a very large number of the
reverend gentleman's admirers many of
whom remained during the evening to
listen to short but delightful program
and to partake of the liberal spread of
refreshments provided by the ladies to
promote sociability. The church was
prettily decorated with flowers, potted
plants, vines and green branches and the
scene was most animated one.
The program consisted of piano solo
by Miss Edith Haines, a song by Mrs.
Celia FISCHER an excellent cornet solo
by Miss Mattilee Loeb, which was re-
demanded; contralto solo by Miss
Rosina Rosin, who was also encored for
her splendid rendition, and last a bari
tone solo by Mr.. Quinlan which secured
an instant demand for repetition.
In the course of the evening ]. R.
Newberry, president of the board of
trustees, announced that a call had been
made upon him as president, that spe-
cial meeting of the congregation should
be held on Thursday, August 8 at 1880
p M, to receive report and explana-
ton from the trustees of the reasons
which had led to the resignation of the
pastor and also to listen to the secre-
tary's financial report.
Mr.. Newberry read the call for the
meeting which had been. circulated dur
ing the evening and was very numerous
ly signed He said that the meeting
would be held at the time and place de-
manded. The proceedings were quite
harmonious to all outward appearance,
but good deal of feeling has been work
ing in quiet way which has eliminated
in this demand upon the trustees for
an explanation of matters of which the
congregation has been persistently kept
in the dark. There has been no formal
acceptance, so it is stated, either by the
board or by the congregation, of DR..
Thomson's resignation. The board
which consists of nine members, stood
four to four on the matter, one member
being absent, who, it is understood, is
against accepting the resignation. The
situation is rather singular one, as
it has the appearance of being one of
those rare cases where the tail ways
the dog, in other words, the minority
rules, and the majority has suffered mat
ters to come to the present crisis by
mere inertia. What the end will be is
not to be predicted as yet.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
Gloves Made of Frogskin

Tanned frog skin is about the pretti-
est and softest leather for gloves mag
Unable and also the strongest for its
weight, Oak bark, the usual tanning
medium, is not serviceable for these
little skins, and special kind of root is
used, and the process is long and ex-
pensive. but well worth the trouble. The
fair sex are somewhat prejudiced, how
ever, and, so far have become reconcil-
ed but slowly; however, the demand is
growing, and they will no doubt become
popular ere long.
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East Side Notes

Andrew Chase Of North Daily street
has gone to the mountains on prospect
ing trip.
DR.. E. w. Clark is out of the city with
hunting party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Of Roster street
are entertaining their neice and her hus-
band, Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Hazard of
Massachusetts,.
Mrs. c. w. Twiss has gone to Long
Beach to join her daughters, Misses
Nellie and AIDA. who are in attendance
at the Chautauqua.
The Order of Chosen Friends gave a
delightful social in Banquet hall Tues
day evening. The time was spent with
music and dancing until late hour.
t Mr.. Gilbert has gone to Chicago on
business trip.
Island camp is the name Of a new
camp at Terminal island, which will
be occupied by Mrs. J. Russell, Mrs M.
Stubblefield and three families, who go
for an outing to last several weeks.
James Booth, P. G. M. w. of the East
Los Angeles lodge Of the A. o. U. W.,
conducted the initiation of officers at the
regular meeting on Tuesday evening,
who were a follows: H. Gibbs, P. NV;
H. S. Hurlburt, M. W.; r. Blind, F.; G.
F. Durr, O.; H. H. White, r.; j. M lib
bits, F.; M. Meek, R.; F. A. Willis, G.;
F. c. Parrucker, I. W.; J. J. Tachler,
o. w.
Mrs Collier and little daughter, Mabel,
left Tuesday for San Francisco, where
they will remain for several weeks Wis
iting friends.
The East Side Boating club spent an
other delightful evening boating on the
lake. The boats were beautifully illum-
mated and we'll filled with the happy
party, who enivened the time with mer-
ry songs until late hour.
Mr.. Howe of Avenue 80 Is expected
home Saturday from Randsbuhg, where
he has been looking after his mining in
terests for several months
Claude Floid of Sgler street left last
evening for Lancaster.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
Noxious Weeds

1t is fact that our worst weeds, as
we'll as insect pests, are imported. If
a dozen of our most pernicious weeds
should be named 1 believe IS per cent of
them would prove to be introduced
from other countries. This makes the
matter of importation of plants through
seeds from abroad one of deep concern
to us all, and makes it desirable that all
such work should be under the closest
scrutiny of scientific experts. This is a
work which can be carried on very in
extensively by the government, and
which may we'll receive attention.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

for the coming Chautauqua year. beg
leave to report:
First-During the coming year we VIII
individually interest ourselves in or
ganizing Chautauqua reading circles and
in popularizing this department of our
work to our utmost ability, konwing as
we do that Chautauqua here depends
largely on our students and graduates
for success.
| Cecond---We suggest that public Chau-
Itauqua meetings be held in Redlands,
San Bernardino. Riverside, Ontario, San
ia Ana, Long Beach, Pomona, Los An
geles and other prominent places in
Southern California, thus looking to the
upbulding of our Long Beach Chautau-
qua.
Third-We suggest that the teachers
of our summer schools shall have the
first afternoon (2:30 to p. mo- of the
first day of our Chautauqua assembly
to lay before all who may come with
plans for teaching, and solicit pupils.
| Fourth-We suggest that not later than
April 1st all of our Southern California
cities and towns have brought to their
notice facts, outlines and plans for our
coming assembly in neatly printed cir
cular to be scattered by the thousand
| Fffth-We suggest that the president,
secretary and one other member, who
shall be elected by this board, shall be
the committee to attend to all press
work for this Chautauqua year.
Sixth-We suggest that headquarters
shall be provided for the board at our
Long Beach annual assembly and sum
mer school, and a fixed hour named for
regular directors meetings.
Seventh-We suggest that an execu-
tive officer be elected who shall enforce
all the acts and provisions of this board
during our assembly and summer
school, and shall attend to all other mat
ters not provided for by said board. The
said officer shall report to this board
at his earliest convenience all transac-
tons herewith specified.
Eighth-We suggest that two fees be
charged, one 50 or $3.50, to admit to the
assembly proper, transient lectures, con-
certs, etc.; S. to admit to everything,
assembly and daily lectures. and that
we form fewer classes and make all
stronger. (Signed)
ISAAC JEWELL,
C. P. DORLAND,
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r .a,5S M,S6a95esl|
IS rs HANgH f ~ RRg@yg7s

from their clutch. But are we to con
tinue to suffer this burden of wrong?
There is way to throttle even such
mischievous practices, and 1 believe 1t
is the only way. Let all our oranges
clubs, institutes-all our agricultural
associations of every kind-petition con-
gress and the department of agriculture
to discontinue the seed bureau, and 1t
will be done. The fear that will come
from such a general move will more
than counterbalance the hope from po-
litical gain through the wholesale dis
tribution of seeds. 1t is action that
should not be delayed for single day.
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ing himself hard-pressed 1t is supposed
that he decided to get out of his trouble
by leaving the city.
A meeting of the organization was
held few nights ago and this matter
was thoroughly discussed, but no Of
fetal action taken. There are severa
of the members who maintain that Bear
will still turn up and square his ac-
counts.
A report reached The Herald three
days ago that Bear had been seen in Sar
Diego and was acting in strange man
ner. 1t was believed he was heading fol
Mexico
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
Off for Clondyke

The latest Los Angeles delegation to
leave for the Clondyke gold fields IS
made up mostly Of ex-employes of the
Temple street cable railway. Jack Ayies
and Frank Gallon left for the north on
Wednesday, and 3. r. Elliott and w.
Packard and SON expect to leave today.
The party will probably go together to
the new Ell Dorado.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

Andrew W. Francisco
or one of the of Angeles
where he and editor
Ohio including the
of the pioneer of Cincinnati
Upon arriving Los Angeles Mr. Francisco identified
He has been an active spirit all public
concluded supervisor
chairman
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
ISAAC JEWELL,
c.. P. DORLAND,
Committee


The order of exercises today will in
clude the usual classes for scripture
study in the morning. In the afternoon
Miss Bentley will give dramatic readings
from Dickens and Shakespeare. This
evening will be the last opportunity of
the season to hear MissYaw's remarkable
soprano voice. Tomorrow will be the
closing of the assembly for 1897.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

Rosa Bonheur, the famous artist, Is
seldom seen in great city, but loves
to live in the country, and especially
where there are woods
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The Government Seed Department

The late secretary of agriculture, j.
Sterling Morton, showed excellent bust
ness sense in his opposition to the gov
eminent seed department and his at
tempt to have It discontinued. The de-
partment is an absolute failure, so far
as helping our farmers is concerned and
it is much to be regretted that Mr.. Nor
ton failed in his effort to rid the country
of this worse than useless expense.
When the subject of seed distribution
was first considered it was the laudab'e
desire to secure rare and valuable seeds
from other countries, which could be
secured in no other way, except by long
waiting. The fact that such valuable
acquisitions as the navel orange were
secured through the department is clear
evidence that the seed department might,
II rightly managed be of signal value.
AT first, with legitimate ends in view.
the expense was small, and only light
appropriations were asked for.
Today politics has SO taken hold of
our public policy that through it's insist
ence large quantities Of seeds are pur-
chased of our own 1armerS-seeds that
are already in the market and to be
easily secured upon call. Thus all suffer
that some one person may receive a
good price for his product, and possibly
be paid political debt. Once purchased,
these seeds are generously handed over
to congressman and scattered galore
among those whose favor the congress
mems wish to win or retain. Thus sent,
often where they are entirely undesired
they are thrown aside, and in a large
share of cases do no good whatever
Tins thousands l1non thousands of dol
lars are annually squandered by this
national seed iniquity
The fact that secretary, with the
full power of his position, cannot tear
this evil from the agricultural Depart
ment shows how tenaciously it has fas-
tened itself to our system. Congress
men feel it to be lever Of vantage and
viii not quietly let it's advantages slip
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We have now discussed the American
breeds of poultry, the general purpose
fowl. best represented in the Plymouth
Rock. Fhe Asiatics, or table breeds,
best known and appreciated in the light
Brahmas and the egg producing or non
setting breeds. typified in the Leghorns
1t yet remains to discuss the fancy
breeds, which are peculiarly attractive
and often possessed of other character
istics that may well receive considera-
ton.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23

ROME, April 22.-At 2:30 this after
noon, while King Humbert was on his
way to the races, a man named Pietro
Acciarito, an iron worker, out of en-
ployment attempted to stab his maj
esty with a dagger. The man was seiZ-
pose and the king proceeded to the
Campanelle race course, seemingly un-
moved. On arriving at the race course
his majesty was greatly cheered. Ac-
ciarito appears to be a political
fanatic. He says he has no accom-
plices.
King Humbert, accompanied by his
aid-de-camp, Gen. Ponds Vaglia, was
going to witness the Royal Derby. His
assailant, who was waiting outside
st. Johns gate, rushed up to the car
riage in which his majesty was seated
and attempted to stab him. The king
avoided the dagger by rising from his
seat. Acciarito, seeing he had failed
in his attempt to assassinate the king,
threw away his dagger. He was i'm
mediate arrested by two carabineers,
while his majesty calmly ordered his
coachman to drive on.
The news spread with great rapidity,
and when the king reached the royal
stand at the race course, 1T was soon
surrounded by a cheering multitude.
The members of the diplomatic corps
present at the race and number Of
other distinguished people sent their
congratulations to the king on his es-
cape.
King Humbert treated the matter
lightly, and remarked. 1T is only one
Of the little incidents of my trade"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
NELSON MEASURE ADOPTED.
Passage of the Bankruptcy Act Personal Victory for
Mnnesotas Senator

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The SEN
ate today passed the Nelson bankrupt
cy bill by a vote Of 40 to s. The bill
as passed, is the substitute framed by
Mr.. Nelson, of Minnesota. The sue
cess of this substitute in displacing the
committee bill, was a great surprise
and disappointment to the judiciary
committee, which had reported a COM
prehensive bill, known as the Torrey
bill. 1t was regarded as a personal
triumph of Mr.. Nelson. The Nelson
bill provides for voluntary and invol-
untary bankruptcy. but the theory of
OF its author was to free it from harsh
ness and make it of substantial bene-
fit to debtors and creditors. The vote
on the Nelson bill follows:
Yeas-Allen, Baker, Bate, Butler, Chan
dler, Chiffon, Clark, Cullom, Davis, Fair
banks. Foraker, Frye, Gear, Hanna, Hans
brough. Harris (Kan.), Hawley, Heitfeld,
Hoar Jones (Ark.) Kyle, Lodge Mcbride Nc
Millin, Mantle, Martin, Mason, Mills, Mitchell
Murphy, Nelson, Paseo. Perkins. Pettigrew,
Platt N. ", Pritchard, Roach, Sawe.l, Smith,
Spooner, Stewart, Tillman Turner, Vest,
Walthall, Warren, Wellington, White, VII
son-49.
Nays-Berry, Clay. German. Gray. Lind
say, McEnerny, Morgan, Pettus-S.
The Nelson bankruptcy bill, substi-
tuted and passed today by the senate,
is simple, compared with the Torrey
act. The bill provides that any debtor,
other than corporation, owing $500
or more. who is unable to pay his debts,
may file his petition in the district
court Of the United States, Offering
to surrender all his property for the
payment Of his debts, except such as is
petition shall give a schedule of all
property exempt and sunexRm and OF
all creditors and the amount and ma
ture of the debts, and the petitioner
shall offer to surrender all his unex-
empt property for full discharge from
his debts or liabilities. The petition
shall be heard by thescourt in not less
than thirty or more than ninety days
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-23
BREWERS WE'RE ERRATIC.
Their WiIdncss Gave the MiIIers the
First Game.


Special to the Globe.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 22.-Milwaukee
lost to Minneapolis today by a score of S to
3, chiefly through the errors Of Wright and
that Lippert misjudged. Barnes was hit hard
by the champions, and in the eighth inning
was superseded by Rettger, whose delivery
was not solved during the two innings he
pitched. Lally umpired satisfactorily, ex-
cept in the seventh inning, when he permitted
the run scored by Wilmot to be counted, al
though Cassidy prevented Weaver from re-
turning the ball to the plate. In the fifth
and seventh innings the Brewers had chances
to win, but DAILY Speer and Nicol could not
hit safely, when single would have scored
two runs
Lewee Nicol, Ball and Lally did some
phenomenal work, and Lippert and Lally led
at the bat Nearly 1000 people witnessed the
game and howled themselves hoarse when
the visitors were blanked in the first inning
Minneapolis scored a run In the second in
ming on Pickett's triple, that Lippert mis-
judged, and Cassidy's out to left. Carney's
double, sacrifice, two hits and Wright's
muf let in three more runs in the third and
Kuehne's double in the fourth, followed by
Carney's second two-base drive, added
to the fifth tally Of the Milers' score. In
the fifth inning Lally led off with a three
bagger and scored on Wilmot's hy-out and
the last two runs scored by the champions
were made in the seventh on hits by Lally
Wilmot and Miller and Myers error
In the first inning the Brewers had two men
on bases, but Carney caught Lppert off first
ana the locals did not score until the second
inning, when base on balls and two errors
by Cassidy let Myers cross the plate In the
third Niool hit for two bases, and Weaver
duplicated the drive, adding one more run
to the Milwaukees' score and Myers double
in the sixth, supplemented by Lewee's single
and play to catch Myers at the plate gave
the Brewers their third tally. In the seventh
Carney was hit hard, and he also gave two
bases on balls and Mack's men scored three
runs. In the eighth they had two men on
bases, but neither Nicol nor Weaver was
equal to the emergency, and in the ninth
they were retired in short order. The score: