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The herald., 1897-03-04
Work for a Hundred Men, al
Least, Guaranteed
BISHOP JOHNSON'S ADVICE
Every Individual Can Do His Share OF
Brotherhood
Dscided Dlmlnution OF Their Audi
ences-Additionsl Subscriptions

The Merchants and Manufacturers
association report the following addi-
tions to the list of subscriptions for the
relief of the unemployed:
Coulter Dry Goods company, $3.50.
Mrs Emeline Childs, $3.50.
The Times Mirror company, $3.50.
Maier & Zobelein, $3.50.
This completes the list of twenty $3.50
subscriptions. There are, however, a
large number yet on the $3.50 list who
have been asked to subscribe who have
not yet responded but who VIII un-
doubtedly swell the ranks.
Among the other large subscriptions
received yesterday are H. w. Hellman,
s1Oo; ]. r. Newberry, 800, and r. H.
Howell. $50
The enrolment of men needing work
is being made in systematic manner
at the free labor office. POI North Broad
way. The Great Register is being used
and the cases of men having families
are investigated. AS soon as the engi
neers can lay out the plans work Will
be given to at least one hundred men.
Those who are applying for employment
are honest, peaceable working men, with
none of the vicious or agitating element
among them. The committee expects
to hear from the city and county officers
subscription list today, which is expect
ed to swell the amount by several
thousand dollars.
The herald., 1897-03-04

after; that it would mean heavy fine OF
dismissal from the department..
The usual reQuisitions and demands
were approved, after which the report OF
the electrician was received and filed.
Commissioner Sabichi then brought
up the matter of the fire department
turning out during Fiesta. He said that
several persons had spoken to him about
IT, So far as he was concerned per-
sonally he was opposed to 1t, but he
wanted to get the opinions of his col
leagues. The other members of the
commission all agreed with Mr.. Sabi-
Chi. The engines could not be punched
in any one section without exposing all
the others. and ii was agreed that the
order made by thep revious commits
sion, only allowing the engines to turn
out twice a year for inspection was a
good one and that 1t should be en-
forced. There was no disposition to IN
any way detract from the attractions OF
Fiesta, but the fire department was for
service. not show, and they could not
parade without detriment to the efti-
cheney of the work expected of them.
Mayor Snyder, to whom was referred
the communication from the council,
calling attention to the condition of the
exits and entrances of the Los Angeles
theaters, and requesting that an exam
ination be made, reported that he had
made such examination and found that
they were perfectly safe and in every
way satisfactory. The report was adopt
ed and the clerk was instructed to notify
the council that no changes could be
suggested by which they could be i'm
proved.
Commissioner Wells again called UP
the matter of the compensation of the
electrician of the department. While It
was true that the board, as well as its
predecessor, had recommended that MIR
Francis salary be increased to soma-
thing like what he was worth, nothing
had been done. He thought it should
be made at least s125 a month. MIR.
Wells stated that if the salary was not
raised he was fearful that the depart
ment would lose the services of Mr..
Francis which would be especially un-
fortunate just at this time, when the
fire alarm system was about to be eX
tended and when the services of a
thoroughly competent man are needed.
Mr.. Wells paid a high tribute to the
ability and faithfulness of Mr.. Francis,
in which he was Joined by the other
members of the board, and when the
motion was put to vote 1t prevailed
by a unanimous vote.
From the remarks of the commission
ers it would seem that Mr.. Francis is
considering the severance of his reln-
tions with the board. His pay is only
about so per cent of what other cleo
trioians In cities the size OF Los Ange-
les receive, and he has been of the opIn-
ion that he was not receiving what he
was worth. He has, however. brought
the fire alarm system to a high degree
of efficiency, and has taken great pride
in his work, which has induced him to
hold on as long as he has in the hope
that the council would recognize his
worth and compensate him accordingly.
The herald., 1897-03-04

II I could be unmindful or indifferrnt.
and did not attempt to assuage the sur
fering were able"
The line Of Lentcn conduct, he sug-
gested. could be incorporated into two
thoughts One was to avoid the pessi-
mistic tone 80 prevalent today. Rather
feel 1t the duty Of each to rebuilo con-
fidence In the principles OF the great gov
ernment. We should have larger
faith in God than to believe at this crisis
this country he had raised up by his
providence can be so easily DESTROYED. j.
People are falling into the habit OF
talking constantly of the hard times, as
Hard times ir on the lips Of everyone.
All this is wrong. We should not dwell
on the sad side OF life. II we bring an
optimistic view to bear upon things we
help to bring about that which We wish
to come. The bishop argued then very
earnestly on concealing malady, which
was temporary. and bearing illness with
resolute patience. During this Lent
he advised each one to make a resolution
not to talk of the hard times but to be-
lieve the future is in Gods hands.
This Lent, the bishop urged, is the
time to spend money, not on useless
things but on those things that will help
others He referred to the "beastly and
outrageous exhibition soon to be made
| III u HciknuOTluE caitii, the'
prize fight that was drawing people from
long distances. and costing thousands
of dollars. 1t is nonsense to suppose
this class of people are only those with
money to spend. Many people could
spend money who do not, and the bishop
urged all to look into their houses and
study the needs. and to give employ
ment at this lenten season to every one
possible. While many had no money to
give away. they could easily afford to
put In order their homes and give a
vast army of people necessary and help
full work to do.
The bishop then announced his sermon
from the text found In Genesis xiv-4.
the subject being the Mark Of Cain" 7"
A very able sermon was preached on
the work of sin. the transgression OF
Gods law. which leaves its seal on
every soul.
The crime committed by the murderer
can not be concealed, he feels 1t work
and delivers himself to Judgment,
either consciously or unconsciously.
We are living in a self absorbing age.
We must recognize the fact that sin has
its punishment in the present The re-
suits of sin are humiliation. loss of self
respect, degradation. 1t shows in the
tramp who suffers each day of the
present age. No one may disobey law
and not feel in the present his punish
ruent. 1t follows with its unmistakable
mark upon the soul of all who yield to
its temptations.
The herald., 1897-03-04

decided to hold meeting on the door
steps of the building
An hour was spdht discussing the
great question of employment, Morrison
/. Swift and DR.. Stevens addressing
them. Both speeches were generously
applauded.
Mr.. Swift, as usual inveighed against
corporations and advocated public own
ershp.
Dr. Stevens said II was food and
clothing they wanted and not money.
During his brief talk he illustrated his
remarks with q story about how ship
wrecked crew were cast upon an island
without dollar to their name, how
they lived without money. and that IL
was the happiest part Of their lives,
living all to themselves, where monop-
olies were not heard or thought OF.
After about one hours talking the
crowd went to their homes. owing to
the cold.
The herald., 1897-03-04
SwIPT'S INEVITABLE CATACLYSM
Professional Agitators Seem Afraid Of Losini
Their Jobs

There was very small attendance
of the unemployed at the meeting held
yesterday morning in the Sixth street
park.
Morrison 1. Swift called the meeting
to order and was the first speaker, as
usual. He went over the old ground
in presenting the subject of municipal
farms and factories. to his audience.
The principle once established, he said,
would forever settle the question of the
unemployed. and save the country from
an inevitable cataclysm, resulting from
the rapid invention of machinery, dis
placing hand labor.
Mr. Swift thinks the members of the
city council do not read books, or they
would be better informed on what has
been done in the cities of Berlin. Ger
many. and Glasgow. Scotland. and not
to go far away, by our neighbor, Pasa-
dena.
I'VE are not advocating a colony to
provide for the bum element" contin-
ued the speaker, but to reduce pau
perism and vagrancy, as has been done
in Glasgow from 10000 to 10000 in ten
years"
There was considerable criticism of
the present movement being made to
pTON1Qt NOTh at IL low Tdlc OIL WdBtS anu
some dissatisfaction was expressed by
some of the men at being asked to work
for 81 per day. Swift thought that IL
any member of the council was out of
employment he would consider II a
moral wrong to be asked to work for half
pay.
After appointing meeting at the
plaza this morning at 10 o'clock. and one
for Sunday at o'clock. the speaker gave
place to Job Hartman.
Mr.. Hartman launched out with his
customary bitter denunciation Of the
competitive system and severe invect-
i've against all who do not vote his way.
He stated that there had been a mis-
understanding as to the place of meet
ing and the usual number. he had
learned. were collected at the plaza,
which. he said, was one thousand.
If Mr.. Harriman's statements of facts
are no more accurate than his estimate
of numbers he is not very sure de-
pendence as a leader. 1t is safe to say
that not at any meeting yet held has
the crowd in attendance exceeded five
hundred and only once has it reached
so high a figure. Yesterday morning at
the park it was not over fifty and this.
after repeated urgings on the part of the
speakers for the unemployed to get out
the largest possible crowd.
The herald., 1897-03-04
CONSUMPTION CURED

The following testimonial tells the
story we'll how successful DR.. Ballard Is
with his improved Koch remedy and
treatment for consumption. For partic-
ulars about the methods and cures call
at his Offices, 404 Stimson Block, corner
Spring and Third streets. Los Angeles.
Consultation free.
Dr. w. Harrison Ballard, 404 Stimson
Block: Dear Sir-I take great pleasure
in adding my testimony as one more
rescued from a consumptive's grave
through the efficacy of your improved
Koch treatment administered to me by
yourself. Five years ago l had pneu-
monia, and again two years ago. and
from that time my cough was very Sc
we're, with copious tion. weak
ness and night sweats. / tried various
cough remedies, emulsions, phosphates.
cod liver oil and tonics. also took treat
ment under four different physicians. I
also, under advice, went to the noun
tains. and then to the mud and mineral
springs, but got only temporary relief,
and finally returned home and became
worse than ever My physician then
put me on the creosote treatment as the
cnly thing known to the medical fra
ternity which would destroy the bacilli.
Even under this treatment, Which |
gave a thorough trial. my cough and
night sweats increased so rapidly that
made up my mind l had to die, and
could no longer submit to the ordeal of
the creosote treatment. ] then took a
course of scientific massage treatment.
with deep breathing and chest cultiva-
tion exercises, and daily sun baths,
during which my general health M
proved so much that I thought had at
last found a cure, and that in time my
cough would leave me. but after few
months began to realize that my lungs
were getting worse, and then came to
you. After three months treatment you
pronounced my lung cured. l cannot
say too much in praise of your treatment,
and would most heartily recommend
any one suffering from lung trouble to
lose no time in making your acquaint-
ance. Very gratefully yours,
MRS. A. f. TORREY,
1882 West Twentytfourth Street, Los
Angeles.
The herald., 1897-03-04
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Johnssn's Pine Reduced-council Asked to
Raise the Eiectrician's Salary

AT the meeting of the fire commits
sieners yesterday morning all the mem
bers of the board were present. CHIEF
Moore has not yet recovered from his
indisposition and was again absent, be-
ing represented by Assistant Ed Smith
On the favorable report of the chief
Harry Hall was granted permission to
erect and operate boiler and engine at
No 305 East Fourth street.
Fireman johnson, who was before the
board two weeks ago, charged with
having responded to the wrong box, and
when finally ordered by the chief to re-
port to the assistant chief at the fire,
delayed in so doing was again called
up. At that time he was fined 500, but
last week Commissioner Kuhrts favor
ed cutting down the fine, on the ground
that the fireman was supporting an in
valid mother and meant no disrespect
to the commission by his defiant air
when called on to explain.
Johnson appeared before the board and
stated that he was entirely to blame; he
recognized the gravity of his offense,
and thoroughly appreciated the impor-
tance of the commission and the respect
that should be shown it; but that he was
naturally surly appearing, without feel
ing as bad as he looked
Commissioner Wells stated that while
the man was evidently sincere in his
statements his appearance was rather
prejudicial to his case.
Commissioner Kuhrts vouched for the
good work of Johnson at many fires and
stated that he was really all right and
meant to do as ordered.
After some further general discussion
JohnsOn'S fine was reduced from $40 to
$40, and he will hereafter try and cul-
tivate a more cheerful countenarce
when he appears before the board.
Tillerman Walter Lipps of the hook
and ladder truck was called to answer
charges Of responding to the wrong box
recently. He went to box AZ, Seventh and
Los Angeles streets, instead of box 14o
He stated that while it was his business
to read the alarm from the indicator
some one called out the wrong number
ard without looking at the indicator he
gave the order to drive to Seventh and
Los Angeles streets.
Mayor Snyder said that this sort OF
thing was becoming entirely too fire.
quent, and he thought it time to call u
halt. Five or six men had been before
the commission within the past two OF
three months on the same charge, and
it was becoming monotonous. This was
a serious matter and the men should be
more careful.
Commissioner Kuhrts thought that a
fine should be imposed in all cases of this
| kind in the future, which he thought
would have the desired effect.
Commissioner Sabichi thought this
| being Lipp's first offense, a reprimand
by the chief would have the desired
| effect. Mr.. Kuhrts, however, though
| that a light fine would emphasize the
boards feelings in the matter. A fine
| of So was then tackled on to the repri-
mand and on the motion of Commission
.er Wells the chief was directed to ad-
l'dress statement TO those in charge OF
each of the engine companies, calling
attention to these mistakes and notify
| ing the firemen that such carelessness
would not be dealt with leniently here
The herald., 1897-03-04
AGAINST PESSIMISM
Optimism Is Helpful In Attaining Results
Bishop Johnson's Sermon

Bishop Johnson preached sermon for
Ash Wednesday, the opening of Lent.
last evening at St. Paul's church. 1t had
been announced that the bishop intended
to discuss the subject of the unemploy-
ed, which drew many people not con-
nected with the parish to hear the speak
er suggest some solution of this prob
lem that so absorbs the public mind to-
day.
The bishop, at the outset. said there
had been a mistake in the announce
ment of his subject; 1t had grown out of
a conversation with friend, in which
he said this subject was one all earnest
people were. and should be, discussing
at this time.
MANY people," the bishop said. whom
the Lord has given to me to lead have
been suffering with the trend of the
times, and it would be strange, indeed.
The herald., 1897-03-04
FOR CUBA LIBRE
A Rousing M.eting Anticip ated at Hszard's
Pavilion Tonight

Tonight at Hazards pavilion a very
large attendance is expected of citi-
zens to express their sympathy for the
people of Cuba in their heroic struggle
for personal liberty. The meeting will
be free to all. The hall has been APP
propriately decorated for the occasion
and the flag of Cuba will be shown be-
side the Stars and Stripes. Both ladies
and gentlemen will sing, including the
Schoolmaster's octet. The Seventh reg
iment band will also be In attendance.
The speakers of the evening are recog-
nized as able and patriotic. Vice presi-
dents and their ladies are requested to
take their seats on the platform not
later than 1880 pm.
The herald., 1897-03-04
Swanfeldt-Shaffer

OnsTuesday evening at the residences
of the bride, 1915 New Jersey street,
Boyle Heights, Miss Alice Mary swan
feldt was united In matrimony to Chas.
r. Shaffer, by Rev. d. f. Mackenzie.
the brides pastor, rector Of Ascension
Episcopal church. The bridesmaid was
Miss Lottie Trave, and tho best man
Lem T. Wise Little Miss Ella Swanfeldt
acted as flower girl. The bride wore
dress of cream colored albatross trimmed
with white ribbon. decorated with sprays
of orange blossoms and diamond orna-
ments She carried a bouquet or white
carnations and maidenhair ferns. the
brides mother wore handsome black
satin dress with passementerie OF white
and gold, with diamond ornaments,
The parlors were transformed into
a bower of beautiful floral decora tions
by Richard Thomas. A large bell or
white carnations and maidenhair ferns
was suspended from the center by ropes
of smilax above, where the bride ana
groom stood during the ceremony.
Besides the family of the bride, VINO
were all present. were the followlus'
Mines. Beadon, Perkins. Seymour. MOT
rison, Rodriguez. Pearson, Dougherty'
Elliott. Trave, Misses Anderson, Eli
oft La Berge. Quackenbush. Annie and
Lou Mottram. Lottie, Annie ana Josie
Trave, Messrs. Mackenzie, Ousiey' bea-
don. Scott, Wise and Wood.
Dainty refreshments were served aIter
the ceremony, followed by music. Ihe
newly married couple will be at nome
after March 9 at 1898 Newton avenue
The herald., 1897-03-04
IN SOCIETY

Tuesday evening a very delightful
surprise and serenade was given Mr..
and Mrs. H. Kearney. About fifty per-
sons were in the party and music and
dancing were in order. The party was In
formal and was made to celebrate the
location of the San Pedro harbor.
Mrs Percy Schumacher returned from
an eastern trip last night.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. p. johnson. jr.. enter
tained the Harper Tract Musical club
Tuesday evening.
The herald., 1897-03-04
A DISAPPOINTED AUDIENCE
But Temsor,riIy ccnsoied bv the Outpour-
ings OF Swift and Stevens

About $50 men congregated around the
dark doors of Hazards pavilion last
evening in anticipation of attending the
mass meeting. which was to have been
held there for the purpose of discussing
the unemployed problem, but was post
poned by the Mayor.
After waiting out in the darkness.
damp and cold for about an hour they
The herald., 1897-09-05
HIGH PRICE OF WHEAT
WILL AID THE BIMETALLIC
MOVEMENT
w. j. Bryan Talks Logically Regard
ing the Alleged Return of Re-
publican Prosperity

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4.-The st. Louis
Post-Dispatch tomorrow will print let
ter from Hon. William j. Bryan, the
first utterance after three months of
travel and observation during the re-
turn of prosperity. Among other things
he says: Wheat has risen because the
foreign crop has been exceedingly
short. The fact that silver and
wheat have parted company will cause
no dismay to those who understand that
the law of supply and demand regulates
the price of both. Nothing can
be clearer than the weakness of the
Republican position in the joy manifest
ed by Republicans over events for which
their administration and their policies
are in no wise responsible.
''If the Republicans desire to claim
credit for the high price of wheat they
must assume the responsibility for the
famine in India.
"A general rise in prices should be fol-
lowed by rise in wages"
Mr.. Bryan says Joy over the increase
of money from wheat is evidence that we
have too little money; that if the farmers
are benefited by the rise in one of their
products, how much better it would be
II the rise was universal.
"The price Of wheat will fall when the
foreign demand becomes nominal and
the spasmodic rise will aid rather than
injure the cause of bimetallism."
The herald., 1897-09-05
MORE BURGLARIES
Thieves Are Still Operating In the
Bonnie Brae Neighborhood

Friday afternoon the house of Frank
Simpson, at 1882 Ingraham street, was
entered by burglars and completely ran
sacked. Mr.. Simpson and wife are in
the east, and during their absence their
residence has been closed. Entrance was
obtained through a kitchen door. The
quantity or value of the goods stolen
cannot be definitely ascertained, as there
is no one in the city who knows what
was in the house. The thief left nothing
untouched, every bureau drawer, trunk
valise and closet having been closely
searched, and the contents indiscrim-
inately scattered about the floor.
At first the officers thought there was
no clue to the burglar, but later it was
discovered that a man and boy had
driven up in front of the house, where
the boy remained for nearly half an
hour, while the man was absent.
1t was thought when the Bonnie Brae
burglar was caught that stop to the
burgiaries in the west side of t2wn had
been made, but it is evident that more
than one burglar has been operating
there, or that new thief has entered the
field.
About 10 o'clock last night Detective
Goodman arrested man on suspicion.
and while he refused to tell what the
charge against the prisoner is, or even
to give his name, it is thought that the
man is the Ingraham street burglar.
The herald., 1897-09-05
MURDEROUS ROBBERS
BEAT A CIIINAMAN OVER THE
HEAD
Enraged at Securing No Booty-The
Detectives Are Working With
out Clew

Last night shortly after o'clock a
Chinaman covered with blood which was
gushing from wounds on his head and
streaming down his face came to John
p. Goytino's house at 800 Summit avenue
on Brooklyn Heights and knocked at the
door. Mr. Goytino answered the sum-
mons, and upon opening the door rec
ognized the Celestial as Lew Man,
vegetable grower who rents five-acre
tract short distance from Goytino's
house.
Lew was so weak that he almost fell
over when he attempted to come up the
steps after he haG ben invited into the
house. When he had sat down Mr..
Goytino asked Lew what was the matter.
The Chinaman feebly replied that he
had been assaulted by robbers. He said
that he had just gone to bed in his shack
when two men came up and knocked. AS
he opened the door one of the men point
ed revolver at him and said that he
wanted money. Lew answered that he
did not have any money and stuck to
this when the robber repeated the de-
mand. When there seemed to be no
chance Of securing any plunder both
men came inside the shack. One carried
revolver and the other large stone.
One of the highwaymen struck the
Chinaman over the head and knocked
him down. The other then came over to
where he had fallen anG began pounding
him over the head with the rock which
he carried. After they had beaten the
Chinaman into Inconsistencies and left
him presuma bly, for dead, they ram
sacked the place thoroughly in search
of coin, but did not find any. When he
recovered consciousness Lew made his
way over to Mr.. Goytino's house.
The Chinaman was unable to give
description of his assailants beyond the
fact that they were both tall. He was
made as comfortable as possible, and
then Mr.. Goytino telephoned word to
the police station. An officer was sent
out to the scene of the holdup, but SO
far nothing has been learned Of the di-
rection taken by the murderous high
waymen.
The herald., 1897-09-05
State Spiritualists

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept AT the
second days session of the California
State Spiritualists' association the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President,
C. H. Wadsworth; vice president,
Thos. Ellis, jr.; secrestary, John Kock
treasurer, Benjamin F. Small; directors,
M S. Norton, Prof Richard Young
William Ryder. ex-Judge II. S. Brown
and ]. U. Spencer; delegates to the ma
tional convention that will meet in
Washington next October, Mrs. Mary j.
stevens, Mrs. Rebecca Johnson, w. H.
Yaw and Mrs. j. J. Whitney.