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for a man is freely allowed to preach
without having graduated at any spe-
cial theological seminary.
Our country is away behind England
and Germany, and even India, in its
IDEAS OF met1,a liberty, for those coun-
tries freely allow anyone to practice In
the natural methods of cure. In the
United States Christ and his apostles
would be in danger of being sent to
prison because they laid on hands and
healed the sick. In Iowa weeping
mother, when told by her physician that
her child must surely Ode, employed
masseuse, who saved it. But this en-
raGed the physician, who appealed to
their despotic medical laws, and sent his
female rival to prison for doing such
noble deed.
Even here, in noble, free California,
despotic medical laws have been made
and medical trust formed. Los Ange-
les, however, as if to eXemplify the kind
meaning of it's name, has been tolerant
towards all styles of healing, and its
physicians have seemed to be too high
souled to build themselves up by per-
scouting others, until "Medicus" has
appeared with his repressve policy.
l would have medical education
keaven-high and earth wide if possible
practical and efficient; but l would not
try to force all physicians and healers
to run in some stereotyped rut and i'm
prison them for daring to 60 outside of
this rut. Some new Calico must yet
come before the world with therapeutic
discoveries that will yet bless mankind
Let us see to it. then, that he shall not
be brought before any inquisItion or
be termed a quack, especially as Prof
Barker Of Yale college declares that
there is .~muct quaci~>y i, the med
ical profession as out of it,
1t is better to tolsrateA few ignorant
healers than to pl.-, the tyrant in put
ting them down. II they do any very
dangerous or wicked thing, the laws
against malpractice will punish them
and protect the people.
e. d. BABBITT, NJ. D.
| Los Angeles, Feb. 20, 1897.
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are some old receipts for seven washes,
but the freshness consists in the states
entomologist'S claiming these as his
own and in placing the gopher in one
of the above classes. for the bulletin
says: Carbon bisulphid is also one of
the best remedies for gophers." 1t is
used in the fall, after the rains have be-
gun ESQ that the ground is not too por-
ous). An ounce pored over rag and
stuffed into hole and covered with
earth will destroy the inmates" The
writer is prepared to say that not one
gopher in a hundred will be killed by
the treatment, for the reason that the
runs are often of great length and the
gas will not reach through them and
that the gas only drives the gophers
away from the place where the applica-
ton is made.
Prof Woodwork must have used the
same gla.s in looking for the gophers
in holes treated with bisulphid that he
used when looking for male acarina
and found none.
Washes are sometimes applied hot,
and when the nozzle is held close to
the plant the spray will penetrate bet
ter, and for this reason do better work.
Heat is to be recommended as rem
edy only when it can be absolutely con-
trolled.'
1t is a pity the learned professor does
not give some hint as to how the heat
can be controlled, but-he probably for
got it,
The receipt for kerosene emulsion
may be all right, but if the professor
had read the Herald of November I,
1896, he would have learned how to make
an emulsion from distillate at half the
cost of the old receipt which he now
attempts to palm off on confding pub
lie.
This bulletin also abounds in such
wise and instructive statements as
that applications are often made when
there is absolutely no need for treat
ment-when there is nothing to destroy
or prevent"
Expensive methods are employed
when cheaper ones will accomplish the
results. both as regards the material
used and the labor employed"
Careful observation of the practices
in this state in reference to treating in
sects and fungi makes it appear that
fully half of what it now costs to treat
our crops Is wasted"
If such waste really exists, what has
our professional entomologist been do
ing to allow such waste! Neither his
present bulletin nor any other we have
seen from his pen offers the slightest
suggestion of a remedy.
S. M. WOODBRIDGE, Ph. D.
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blight, in both Of which my opinion as
to its cause Is set forth, would like a
little of your valuable space to set forth
more in detail my views concerning the
matter.
l believe I am right in attributing
the evil complained of to fumigation; at
the same time do not condemn funi-
cation. Carefully applied, I believe
there does not exist a more efficient
agent for the eradication of all parasites
and insect pests, but in the hands OF in
competent or careless workmen great
injury can be and often is done to fruit
and the tender growth of the trees. My
trees were fumigated by professional,
and according to up-to-date methods
done in the right time no ray of light
penetrated the tents, no gas escaped.
l wish a little had for the whole trouble
lay in a too generous use Of material.
The herald., 1897-02-21
BRITISH TARS MAY MARCH
Red-coated Marines TO Do Honor to Was
ington's Birthday

Red-coated Marines TO Do Honor to Wash.
ington's Birthday
SAN DIEGO. Feb. 20.-(By the AS
sociated Press. Ut seems probable now
that the marines of the British cruiser
Comus will march on Monday with the
men of the Philadelphia and other Amer
lean warships at present here in the
procession in honor of Washington's s
birthday. Mayor Carlson today received
the following telegram from Washing
ton:
THE president makes no objection to
the landing OF marines of the British
cruiser Comus for parade on Washing
tons birthday.
(Signed) RICHARD OLNEY,
Secretary of State"
Mayor Carlson at once wired the dis
patch to Admiral Paliser at Comox, b.
c., with a request that he issue the de-
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HE ALeATRDsS

wired the consent of our government for
the landing of the armed craW of the
British vessel Comus, 20 AXE bart in the
parade on Monday, but The captain las
issued orders for a salute OF !wanty-one
guns in honor of Washington's birthday
and, fearing that soma of :ha guns may
burst, asked the mayor to warn the
spectators not to go near the wharf while
the salute was being fired.
EVENTS CLASH.
There was no little dissatisfaction to-
CAV when it was known that the aquatic
sports had been postponed until next
Tuesday at 2 coiock, the very hour set
for the laying of the cornerstone of the
college at Point Iona. formal note
of inquiry was sent to the committee,
asking that some other time be named
as the officers Of the navy, the mayor
and prominent citizens generally had
been eoccally invited to attend the eX-
ercises,
Director General Dodge called on
President Blaclxmer and said that, owing
to the rain, postponement was unavoid-
able, and that the aquatic sports could
not take place al an earlier hour on
Tuesday, because the wind was rot
strong enough, and that the committee
would do everything possible to secure
a good attendance at Point Iona. He
himself promised to attend, and believed
was suggested by some that the parade
be held Monday at 10 o'clock, and the
aquatic sports in the afternoon instead
of on Tuesday afternoon, hnt the srlg-
gestion was not adopted. The Theoso-
pnists will not change their program.
Admiral Besrdslea and staff of naval
officers have accepted the invitation, and
will attend the ceremonies of laying
the cornerstone.
More rain began falling at 10 o'clock
tonight
THE BRILLIANT BALL.
The Coronado hotel was Il blaze of
light and merrlment tonight. The i'm
mense building was illuminated and the
large ballroom was pTettily decorated
with the choicest flowers and foliages
of evergreens. The ballroom is about
an acre In extent and win accommodate
over one thousand dancers. Perhaps
half that number were on the floor at
each dance in the earlier part Of the
evening. There was large attendance
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or taught at our medical colleges. Ner-
vous diseases, as DR.. Weir Mitchell ad-
nits. are increasing at fearful rate,
and yet our medical colleges, so far
as l know, are not acquainted with these
refined elements, that are able to reach
the nerve forces; in fact, they do not
know what nerve force is. or how it
works, and are ignorant Of many other
things.
If, then, medical science is not a sci
ence, as Bichat declares, doesit not look
a little despotic for a clique of medical
men to get together and persuade our
simple legislators to make laws for fin
ing and imprsoning everybody who at
tempts to heal people and save life with
out having graduated at the institu-
tions of just such medical schools? In
matters of medical liberty we are
hundred years behind religious liberty,
The herald., 1897-02-21
Blnckstone's Disciples

The Law Students association of this
city has selected permanent rooms in
the Pridham block, No. .317 South Main
street, and will meet there for the first
time at 730 p. m. The association, in
addition to the class room, will have
pleasant reading room, in which the
elementary law books required for the
course will be found and placed at the
disposal of the members. The secre
tary's address is No 334 Wilcox build
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Sierra Madre, Feb. 20, 1887.
Aples for Free Medica, Practice

To the Editor OF the Los Angeles
Herald: "Medicus'' in your columns has
made an earnest appeal to the medical
profession and the press, and even the
pulpit to press down the thumbscrews
of the law upon all electricians and So
called "quacks'' who have not gradu-
ated at some ''repu cable medical coll
lege." declaring that "aH bathesta ablish-
ments in the city giving electrical baths
and electrical treatment should be sup
pressed as nuisances." His excuse Is
that certain DIR. Hastings, an electri-
The herald., 1897-02-21

of naval officers, all appearing in full
uniform. Admiral Beardsley in whose
honor 1t was given. was the central fig
ure. The fashionable society of San
Diego and Coronado appeared in full
dress costume. The brass band of the
Philadelphia furnished the music. The
grounds of the hotei were beautifully
Illuminated. Many new and beautiful
dances were introduced during the even
ing and were prettily and gracefully
danced by the revelers, the young naval
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c,sb ,4s been arrested for the crime of

ciah, has been arrested for the crime Of
committing abortions.
Everybody must admit that IL this
is proved upon him 1t is a monstrous
crime. a foul system Of murder; but
what has that to do with proving him
a auack? ] am told that DIR. Hastings
was trained at an electrical institute.
If SO it is in 50 far superior to what is
generally done atmedical colleges, which
in fact teach almost nothing concern
ing electrical treatment, massage and
some other natural methods.
q This great system of sun-healing and
the use of color forces from the life-giv-
ing fountain of nature, is not understood
The herald., 1897-02-21
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
but does not assume re-
sponsibilty for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views.)
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sired order. 1t is thought he win give
the necessary permission, and the un-
wonted spectacle of relocated British
marines in a Washingtons birthday
parade will be Witnessed in San Diego.
The herald., 1897-02-21
Bulletin No. IIs

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her
aid: Bulletin No. 115 from State College
of Agriculture on Remedies for Insect
and Fungi" has just been received. 1t
is fresh and breezy bulletin. There
The herald., 1897-02-21
nr. CrIsp's Experience

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Her.
aid: Referring to an article and edl-
torial in the Herald on the alleged citrus
The herald., 1897-02-21
Fell In a Fit

Charles Horton, proprietor of a little
news stand in front of the Bryson block.
fell in an ep.leptic fit yesterday after
noon and was conveyed to the receiving
hospital, where he soon recovered suf-
ficiently to go home
The herald., 1897-02-21
The SIS Excursion Tickets

to San Diego will be sold for the special
train which leaves Los Angeles at $3.50
this morning and for the regular after
noon train leaving at p. M; also on
Monday, Feb. %. for the regular morn
ing train leaving at SIT A. M. This will
enable every one to reach San Diego in
time for the naval parade and illumina-
ton of the bay which takes place on
Monday at P. M. and P. NJ, respect
iyely
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Mechanics Tools. Turrey's, 159 N.
Snring
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Capt A. H. Emery of Duarte and
Judge Edward McShane of GarvanZa
are guests at the Hollenbeck.
The herald., 1897-02-21
RUPTURE

speedy md permanent cure. without detfnton
from business. No knife used: blood draw \.
No pay until cured. Consultation free.
The herald., 1897-05-15

served free to all, embellished with many
more palatable dishes prepared by the
ladies of the w. r. c. The exercises were
of the jolliest and most interesting char
acter and the evening was one long to be
remembered by the Grand Army boys and
their friends.
The directors of the reading room asso-
citation have subscribed for several of the
leading periodicals. and will not hereafter
have to depend upon the generous but
somewhat intermittent donations OF the
current magazines. The finances of the
association are in fine condition.
Street sprinkling was begun for the sum-
mer this afternoon, but 1t is not pro-
nounced success owing to the inadequacy
Of the pipe lines that supply the water.
With thousands of inches of water rum
ming to waste in the river bed the town is
not properly supplied as owing to It's rapid
growth the pipe that formerly served the
village properly is now insufficient for a
town of 900. Many who opposed town in
corporation a year ago now admit that
that is the only solution Of the domestic
water question for Azusa.
A union temperance meeting will be held
at the Baptist church next Sunday after
noon. The choirs of all the churches have
united to conduct the musical exercises
and the meeting will be addressed by all
the pastors of the churches here, each
having been assigned a topic relating to
temperance work.
w. ]. Remaley, whose residence was
burned few weeks ago, is rebuilding
and will soon have larger dwelling house
ready for his family.
t. s. Van Dyke. with parry Of other fish
ermen is camping in the San Gabriel can
yon this week.
The election for postmaster at Azusa
resulted in bringing out almost every Re-
publican patron of the office. Mrs. D. c.
Clapp. former postmistress received the
Endorsement by large majority.
David Marr of Warrensburg, Mo-, is
visiting his nephew, w. S. Bridges, this
week.
The revival services at the M. e. church.
South. still continue, attended with con-
siderable interest.
The herald., 1897-05-15
ORANGE COUNTY

planting several vigorous kicks on the back
of his adversarys head. Before any in
jury was done the men were separated, and
Rubottom emerged from the melee with a
firm clutch on the mat. No arrests have
been made.
Mrs. Cordelia Humphrey of Los Angeles
is visiting relatives in Santa Ana.
Charles Monaghan, one of the victims of
the fatal shooting affray at Needles yes
terday, was brother of Frank Monaghan,
an old and prominent resident of this
city. He, with three others, was shot by a
murderous Indian who stole upon the party
while in p-and opened his deadly fire
without warning. ~
Frank H. Dougherty Of Norwalk has
sold twenty acres Of land in Rancho Los
Coyotes to Philip Shorey Of Glendora for
$1,000.
County Superintendent of Schools ]. P.
Greeley has complete school census re-
turns from every district in the county
excepting La Habra. AS the returns were
required to be handed in by the 10th inst.
the dilatoriness of the marshal in that
place is somewhat aggravating, as the re-
suit will not be definitely known until he
finds time to send in his report.
A farmer of South Santa Ana has dis
covered wild asparagus growing in abund-
ance in the valley A few years ago wild
celery was discovered in the western por-
ton of the county. Now the industry
represents about $4,000, and next year will
probably double this amount.
A resident here unearthed a pair of
shackles today in a field that were cast Off
by Elmer Meade, alias "Christ Kid"
notorious criminal who escaped from Con-
stable o. ]. Ellsworth of San Diego while
en- route to San Quentin. The kid" es.
capped from the officer at Newport, leav-
ing, when the steamer touched the wharf
at the dead Of night. Sheriff Nichols has
returned the shackles to the sheriff of San
Diego county,
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secure the dismissal Of the case by paying
the court costs.
The damage suit of Mrs. Caroline wer-
ner against the Pasadena and Los Angeles
Electric railway, in which the plaintiff
asked $1,000 in return for three ribs broken
in collision near the Arroyo bridge, was
yesterday settled out of court. 1t is UNDER
stood that Mrs. Werner took $3.50 in settle
ment of all claims.
Constable Slater came back from San
Jose today with young Cox, who is charged
with stealing punching bag and other
articles from the Y. M. c. A. rooms here.
Cox appeared before Justice Rossiter and
was given until next Monday morning to
plead to a charge of petit larceny prefer
red. He is about 10 years old, well dresse j
and anything but a criminal in appearance
While seeming to feel his position keenly,
he maintained outward composure during
his interview with the justice. In default
of 500 cash bail or 5000 bond he was taken
to the county Jail. Cox denies the theft of
Prof. Howlands bicycle but, 1t is said, ad-
mitted to the constable the taking of the
punching bag, saying he took it for mere
devilment."
The herald., 1897-05-15
SANTA ANA.

SANTA ANA, May 14.-(Regular Core.
spondence) A dispatch received by
Mrs. Alex. Caskey today announced
the death of her son, Paul W.
Caskey, which occurred In Los Angeles at
about o'clock this morning. The de-
ceased was well known in Santa Ana. hav-
ing been a law student with Ray Billings
ley, esq.,, up to about two years ago. when
his health failed and he removed to Los
Angeles For some time past he has been
employed as bookkeeper by a firm In that
city. Mr.. Caskey was native of Missouri
and was q years of age. He had been
sufferer from consumption for many years,
and this disease was responsible for his
death. Mrs. Caskey went to Los Angeles
Immediately after receiving the news, and
with her husband and son James, who re-
side there, will prepare for the funeral,
which will probably be held in this city.
Miss Carrie Steinmetz, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Nilsson for the
past three weeks, returned yesterday to
her home in Santa Cruz. Mrs. Nilsson ac-
companied her to Newport, where she took
passage on the steamer Coos Bay.
Santa Ana's record for peace was rudely
broken this afternoon by e. P. Farwell
and c. E. Rubottom, who engaged in
short but furious fight In front Of the
formers store. Their trouble arose over
the possession Of a small plush mat used
for the display Of jewelry. 1t seems the
ownership of the article has been in dis
pute ever since the. two men dissolved
partnership several months ago, when 1t
was left in the store with Mr.. Farwelps
portion Of the stock. Today Mr. Rubottom,
seeing the coveted bit of plush in his ex-
partners show case, walked into the store
and started to carry 1t away. In the
scuffle which ensued Rubottom proved the
weaker man and was thrown down, but
while in this position he retaliated by
The herald., 1897-05-15
BEAUMONT

BEAUMONT, May 1-(Regular Corre-
spondenceo Haymaking is in full working
order now and the product promises to be
very fine. While some fields of grain are
light others are unusually heavy.
A man was in town last week buying
large dogs to take to Alaskea to be used in
hauling sledges. He paid several persons
$40 each for good large doge. Now some
people wish they had not thrown away
their opportunity for raising dogs last
year. The writer noticed lately that a
large strong dog is worth SIS in Alaska and
horses are worth q dollar pound.
There is promise of good cherry crop
at Highland home.
Three pupils. Grace Webster. Nellie Ket-
chum and Ethel Jeffries graduated from
the grammar grade of the Beaumont
school this year and graduating exercises
were held in the M. E. church Saturday
evening last. Each of the young ladies
read a creditable paper.
DR.. PEBBLES and wife Of Los Angeles
called on friends here Tuesday. They were
on their way by team to Mexico and ex-
pect to spend one year on the road travel
ing by team and camping out and having
a general good time. Their wagon is a
model of travelling, cooking and sleeping
convenience.
The herald., 1897-05-15
AZUsA

AzUSA, May 14.-(Regular Correspond
ence.) The contract for paving the gutter
on each side of Azusa avenue was finished
yesterday by Messrs. Beatty & Rury and
graveling the street from Sixth to the foot
hills will begin next Monday. Over $500 has
been subscribed already for this proposition
and the money to complete the whole work
is In sight. 1t will cost about $1,000 and
will be the connecting link with three long
lines of graveled highway.
party consisting of p. C. Daniels, ]. w.
Jeffrey, o. H. Huber. w. c. Hendrick, C.
V. Cain and H. D. Briggs start for Bear
canyon next Monday to be gone about ten
days on a fishing trip.
George T. OFT, a prominent pioneer of
this valley, was reported to be dying this
afternoon. He has been suffering with
cancer of the stomach for several months,
the disease having resisted the best of
treatment by physicians Of Los Angeles
and Azusa.
The local G. A. r. camp held a grand
camp fire at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday
night, attended by a large number Of the
friends of the organization. A supper of
army delicacies, pork and beans, was
The herald., 1897-05-15
RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, May 14.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The Sweat divorce case ter
minated yesterday in decree for plaintiff,
Mrs. Sweat, and an order that the home
property be set apart to her on the ground
that 1t was her money which purchased it.
The decision also declares plaintiffs char
acter unimpeached.
The East Side Horticultural club and the
Riverside Horticultural club are talking
of consolidating. The former club is the
pioneer organization of its kind in South
ern California. 1t Is composed mostly of
orange and lemon growers whose groves
are less than five years old The River
side club, organized later, Is composed of
those whose groves are much older. For a
time 1t seemed necessary to maintain
separate organizations because the condi..
tions to be dealt with in old orchards were
thought to be quite different from those
of young groves. To considerable ex-
tent this has proved to be true, but the
interest in club matters has been SO gen.
eral that great many growers are men,
bers and attend the meetings of both clubs,
hence the proposition to consolidate.
Bruce Morris of San Jacinto and Miss
Annie Karstens of Riverside were married
at San Jacinto yesterday.
Very general objection Is being made to
the proposition to have athletic sports on
OecOratiOH uay, anu IL lS probable tnat the
young men will defer their events out of
Difference to the wishes of older citizens.
From what seems to be most reliable
sources information Is obtained that five
mining claims that are being developed in
the Eagle mountains, in this county, are
proving very rich-indeed. the richest IN
all Southern California-so pronounced by
James sigafus of the Good Hope. Mr.. willis
Of Montana and others. The mines are
owned by the Eagle Mountain Mining conn
pany Of Los Angeles. Of which Captain w.
]. Mcintyre Of this city ID president.
Miss Norma Rockholds one Of River