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The herald., 1897-02-01
A CONDUCTORS TRIBULATIONS
People Who Will Not Pay Their Car
fare.

TITS queer how hard some people will
try to beat the street car company out
of their fare" said a conductor on the
Main-street line the other day There
are more schemes resorted to than the
ordinary unsophisticated individual
would think possible. I have several
customers who try to beat ma
out of their scent fare regularly, and
the funny part of it is that they never
adopt the same plan twice. You might
think that it would be easy to spot
these deadbeats and always be on the
lookout for them, but it isn't One of
the most common tricks, but which is
not so likely to work often, is for the
passenger to look right straight ahead
and pretend to be in total oblivion to
the presence of any one else on the car
other than himself when the conductor
comes around to gather in the nicllels.
Fare, please and the would-b be smooth
individual sits like a marble statue,
without moving muscle. tap on the
shoulder and another request for fare
generally brings this species of dead
beat around all right but if the case is
an aggravated one, a bluff at having
paid fare and a threat to report the i'm
pertinent conductor who has the ef
IfOnleTy TO ASK TWO ldTeS Will pIOD-
ably be made. If the latter is not sure of
his man. he is likely to be taken in and
apologize for having caused his passen-
ger any Inconvenience. But this is not
often the case, and stern demand
usually causes the buffer to pungle up
Then there are many other schemes"
continued the fare-taker. Il used to
have an old colored lady, who rode with
me regularly, and she was about the
hardest fare that l ever had. When l
would come around after her nickel she
would go through all pockets, take ev-
erything out, and after keeping me wait
ing several minutes, would say that she
could not find her nickel but to go ahead
and collect the rest of the fares and by
that time she would find it. When 1
would come back she would say that
she must have lost her money and
guessed she had better get off the car.
She worked me that way two or three
times, and then 1 learned that it was
only a scheme to delay me until she
could reach her home The next time
she tried it I threatened to have her ar
rested for defrauding the company,
which had the effect of helping her to
suddenly find the lost nickel, and I have
never had any trouble with her since.
II often have passengers who will get
on the car without signaling, and will
sit down on the seat in the rear, where
they are out of sight but have got so
used to this trick that ! am always on
the lookout for that class of fellows and
ususally catch them.
"Then there is the parent who will
prevarcate about the age of his child.
in order to bring it into the free list, and
a hundred other tricks, which are re-
sorted to by well-to-do people. and
which. I should think, would be too con-
temptible to be entertained by any re-
spectacle citizen"
The herald., 1897-02-01
Letter From State Labor Com.
missioner Fitzgerald
SOME NEEDED REFORMS
Valentine Is on Record Against Labor
Legislation
Resolutions in Favor Of the Seamen's
Bill, Now Before the Senate-City
and Other Labor News

As will be seen by the subjoined let
ter, Mr.. Valnetine, member Of the as
sembly from this city, cast his vote
against labor at the first opportunity
that presented itself. The first labor
bill that passed the house, fixing the
minimum compensation to be paid labor
on public works at the rate of 81 day,
received 50 votes for and 7 against. Mr..
Valentine was one Of the seven voting
against 1t. Mr.. Valentine was endorsed
by the Labor congress. There are others
like Mr.. Valentine, who have made a
record ntagonistnc to labor. They will
be remembered and in due course of time
receive their reward.
Following Is the letter from Commis-
soiner Fitzgerald, which was addressed
to H. E. Dewey. president of the Council
of Labor, and read at the last meeting
of that body:
II enclose you herewith copies of as
sembly bills Nos. A and $50, acts to es-
tablish department of labor and defin-
ing the duties and liabilities of employ
ment agents, respectively. In support
of these measures. together with all
other bills which have been and will be
introduced in behalf of labor, Mr.. w.
Macarthur, the accredited representa-
tive of the California convention rep
resenting over thirty trade unions of
San Francisco and the bay counties
together with the representatives Of the
Federated trades at Sacramento, are
zealously working with me.
The northern portion of the state has
sent representatives who express them
selves as favorable to this legislation, as
do also the representatives south of Te-
hachapi.
The work thus far accomplished by
your organization is worthy of praise,
and I fully appreciate the good done,
but desire to still further enlist your
offices and recommend that you contin-
ue to do all you can with your repre-
sentatives as the critical moment will
soon be at hand when these measures,
reported by the committees, will re-
ceive the consideration of the houses.
I would therefore respectfully suggest
that you memorialize your representa-
tives to stand firm in support of the
said measures.
I'm conclusion permit me to say that
every member of your delegation except
Mr.. Valentine has spoken favorably of
the measures, and it only requires a
little good work to have them stand
firmly in the cause of labor. The first
labor bill passed by the house-that fix
ing 50 as the minimum compensation to
be paid labor on public works-received
SO affirmative to Z negative votes Mr..
Valentine voting in the negative
II trust you will take this matter up
and urge the support of your represent
atiVes"
The herald., 1897-02-01
AT THE THEATERS

BURBANK.-Tonigh the Burbank
theater will present for the entertain
ment of its many patrons one Of the
most realistic and thrilling dramas Of
the present day. Archibald Clavering
Gunters dramatization Of his great
novel. Mr.. Barnes of New York. The
play is strong and original in conception
and swift in movement. 1t Is the work
of a man of strong dramatic instinct.
The stage version follows closely the
original work. The display of scenic
effects will be superior to even any thing
yet seen at the Burbank. the localities
of the play calling for elaborate stage
equipments.
ORPHEUM.-The Orpheum's usual
fine vaudeville program will have some
strong additions tonight, including some
comedy order. In fact the show as q
whole will be comedy. and none the
worse on that account, for everyone en-
joys a hearty laugh over the ingenious
burlesques of serious things, the spark
ling humor of former lights of the legit-
innate stage or the clever novelties that
surprise and deligth at the same time.
Heading the new bill is the famous
Swedish ventriloquist, Lieutenant Mo-
bel, who appears as presiding genius or
feaddng man of a whole company Of
mute comedians" or automata- Mr..
Nobel is undoubtedly the greatest ven-
triloquial artist in the world today.
There are besides: Hayes, Lytton and
Hayes, in spicy comedietta taken from
Camille, that Is said to be even better
than A French Marriage: Chas Wayne,
with rich fund of fresh jokes and top
ical songs; Hallen and Hart. who will
present an entire change of act; the
pretty little songstress, Anna Caldwell;
a roaring act by the two frolicsome
Bostons and their clever dogs. and a
sensational acrobatic act by the eminent
trio. Ara, Zebra and Vora
The herald., 1897-02-01
GENERAL LABOR NOTES.

Cincinnati newspaper carriers have
formed a union.
A school-teachers' union has been
formed in Boston, Mass.
extra long hours in a bindery where
school books are finished.
New York city is taking up the mu-
nicipal ownership of gas.
The Kansas legislature will probab bly,
create a state printing office.
Boston bookbinders complain that wo-
men and children are forced to work
The coal trust is sending coal to Ger
MAJ v, paying freight and selling it for
so cents less than in New York.
Manufacturers and unionists of Chi
cago have prepared a bill to prohibit
competition OF convict with free labor
AT Troy, N. Y, there are only three
non union bakers. and the coal han
dlers are organized. Troy is one of the
best organized cities in the United
States.
There are 100000 child workers in New
York, of whom 5000 make envelopes at
3 cents per 1000. Many more make paper
collars, and a 12-year-old child is said
to count and put into boxes as many as
20 900 q day
The herald., 1897-02-01

DR.. Dunton, 304 North Main street.
The Van and Storage company. tel.
Main 1140.
Only homeopathic pharmacy-s14 W
Fourth street
Orr & Hines, un6ertakers. removed to
SAT South Broadway. Tel. Main 65.
Spanish dinners served at the Bel
mont, corner Main and Fifth streets.
Sharp & Samson, funeral directors,
Independently, $50 South Spring street.
Telephone 1929.
Joe Arnold, agent for the celebrated
Mexican cigar, 1858 South Spring street
Tel. Main 9S6.
We are still making cabinets. bust or
any style, for one dollar per dozen. Law
son, 147 South Main street.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; main
springs, 80 cents; crystals, 10 cents.
Petton. 214 South Broadway.
The meeting of the Historical society
appointed for Monday, February 1st, is
postponed to Monday, February sth-
Adams Bros, dentists 2391A South
Spring street Painless filing and ex-
.racting. Best sets of teeth from IS to
SO. Hours, to S; Sundays, 10 to IL.
For high class of work, prompt deliv-
cry and moderate prices try the old reh-
able Excelsior laundry. 422-424 South
Los Angeles street. Branch at Ill West
Second street.
Have a picture to frame? If so, take
1t to H. c. Lichtenberger's art emporium
in the Wilcox building, Second and
Spring streets. Closing out calendars
and holiday stock at cost
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block, first floor, rooms 1873, 1884, 1885,
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically
used. Consultation hours. to 8. Tel.
1927.
On the evening of February Sth. at the
Los Angeles theater, the Very Rev. A.
j. Meyer, C. NJ, the .broad-minded and
eloquent divine will deliver a lecture.
The musical program will be in charge
of Herr Josef Rubo, which insureS a
most delightful evening.
The herald., 1897-02-01

fourth congress by the house OF repre-
sentatives, because said substitutes con-
tinue the system of corporal punishment
and legalize involuntary servitude; and
also
mems wages shall be secured to the sail
or or his family, to the end that his inter-
ests and his life, of vital Importance to
the nation, be protected; and
Resolved, That copy Of these resolu-
tions be furnished to Senators White and
Perkins, and their influence requested IN
the seamen's behalf.
Resolved, further, That the senators
of this state be requested to read these
resolutions in open session of the SEN
ate.
The herald., 1897-02-01


RYAN-At Los Angeles, Jan. 81 1897, Ellen
Josephine Ryan, beloved daughter of
Mrs Bridget and sister of Myrtle Mag
gle, Julia, Lizzie and the late James
Ryan, aged II years and months.
Funeral from the residence, 421 Wall
Street. Tuesday February 2. at 10 a.. m.
FORD-January IS, 1897, John Henry Ford,
brother of Daisy and Ida Ford, aged
2S years.
Funeral from parlors Of John r. Paul,
42l Downey avenue, East Los Angeles.
Monday. February 1st, at p m. Inter-
ment Evergreen cemetery.
The herald., 1897-02-01
THE CITY COUNCIL.

The city council will meet at 10
o'clock this morning. There is a large
amount of business to be transacted,
and the session promises to be an in
teresting one, as the matter furnishing
work for the unemployed will, in all
probability, be considered and another
effort will be made TO straighten out the
Mateo-street elect&c franchise.
The herald., 1897-02-01
BRICKLAYERS' UNION

The following officers were elected at
regular meeting of the Bricklayers'
Protective Union of this city, held on
December 29, 1896:
President, George Boebertz; vice pres
ident, Bert Crates recording secretary,
c. Gurnsey; treasurer, Carl Robertson;
sergeant-at-arms. J. Hoffman; trustees,
Robert Hopf, j. H. Harmon and w. Cole :
]. w. Duehring financial secretary, S.
man. The third Tuesday Of every month
is to be an open meeting and all laboring
men are invited. Good speakers will be
present to address the meeting.
The herald., 1897-02-01
OBSERVATION BUFFET CARS.

Around the Kite-shaped track leaves at
s a. m., returning at 6:05 p. m. Stop is
made at Redlands and Riverside for
sight seeing. Round trip, $40. Ticket
office, 200 Spring street.
The herald., 1897-02-01
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.

At yesterdays meeting Of the Typo
graphical union the names OF VIM.
Bruce, Eugene Day. H. w. GrahamiJ J..
c. Sharp. A. w. Statham and H. G.
White were recorded as having deposit
ed travelling cards from sister unions
during the month of January. The ap-
plication of r. A. White was reported
favorably upon and he was administer
ed the obligation. H. G. Herald, another
applicant, was instructed to take the
usual course. ]. S. Bancroft was elect
ed to fill the vacancy on the membership
committee, vice H. V. Riffel, who has ac-
cepted a position in the state printing
office at Sacramento. An interesting
report for the month of January was
submitted and accepted.
A communication from the Merchants
and Manufacturers' association was
read, inviting the Typographical union
to attend the Labor day celebration on
Friday next The matter was referred
to the board of directors.
The following Is announced as the
funeral delegation OF the Typographical
union for February 3s97: W.. H. White,
H. C. White, Robert S. Woodside. Mrs.
C. ]. Wolfe, I. r. Asbury, F. M. Batdauf,
Jo U. Ballard, ]. S. Bancroft, H. H. Ben
ner, c. w. Bennett, Mrs. E. c. Bennett
and Richard Brit.
The herald., 1897-02-01
JOTTINGS
OuR HOME BREW.

Maier & Zobelein's lager. fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principal
saloons; delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs Office and brewery. 440 Also street;
telephone 81.
The herald., 1897-02-01
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.

This body Of workers met on Friday
evening, and there was good attend
ance from the different unions.
The credentials of Messrs. Gentry.
Fisher and Colver, fraternal delegates
of the Council of Labor were received
and the gentlemen seated.
The state of trade. as reported by the
different delegates. was DULL.
A committee of five was appointed
to act In conjunction with like commit
tee from the Council of Labor. The gen.
tlemen selected were Messrs. Wilson.
Price, Roberts, Shaffer and Hethering-
ton.
The action of the Council of Labor was
indorsed in regard to Goldwater Bros.
placing this firm on the unfair list for
the reason that it was keeping open
until s and 9 o'clock. This firm keeps
open also on Sunday morning.
The council adjourned for two weeks,
owing to the demonstration at the pa
vilion next Friday night.
The herald., 1897-02-01

Hawley, King G. Co.. cor. Fifth st. and
Broadway, agents genuine Columbus
Buggy company buggies and bicycles.
The herald., 1897-02-01
DEATHS

Agents Victor. Heating and World bicy.
cles. Hawley. King G. Co.
The herald., 1897-02-01

Largest variety Concord business wag-
ons and top delivery wagons. Hawley.
King & Co.
The herald., 1897-02-01

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King G.
Co., cor. Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1897-02-01
THE THEOSOPHISTS

Mrs. Randolph addressed the meeting
at the Theosophical headquarters, Odd
Fellows hall, last night on the subject
of Invisible Helpers. In time the speak
er prophesied the shackles of dogmatism
and materialism shall be broken and
man shall stand forth free and shall
know and feel that within is the source
of all help, for he is in God and God is in
him.
The herald., 1897-02-01
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if II
fails to cure. 25c.
The herald., 1897-02-01
Blavatsky hall, 525 West Fifth sire

Blavatsky hall, 525 West Fifth street,
was we'll filed last night in spite of the
rain. Abbott Clark lectured on Cycles.
Mr.. Clark said that all evolution is gov
erened by this law. We are now at the
close of the first 5000 years of the Iron
or Black Materialistic age and are in
the midst of very important events. This
is called the cycle of the precipitation of
spiritual influences" among mankind
which raises the vibrations of the hu-
man mind and prepares for new race
when the essence of the knowledge and
wisdom of all preceding ages will be re-
rro6uce5
The herald., 1897-02-01

TODAY-Meeting of the city council.
Doctors day at the Home Products ex-
hibition; Jonathan club evening.
The herald., 1897-02-01
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE

In California is San Diego and Coronado
Beach-a perfect climate.
The herald., 1897-02-01

All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced.
a. A. Eckstrom, 1924 South Spring street.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-24
KKOSDYEE NINE EXCITEMENT.
Hundreds Of prospectors Preparing TO
Sail for Alaska.

SEATTLE, WASH, July ls.-Among
the miners who arrived on the Port
land from the Klondyke gold fields
we're Clarence Berry and his wife. The
accounts Of his phenomenal success
have already been published. To-day
he said TO q correspondent Of tho Globe
Democrat:
sYes, II Is true, that ten months ago
! was q poor miner, cast down and dis
couraged, with three years unreward-
Cd prospecting. To-day my wife and
are returning to San Francisco with
over 100000 worth Of gold III our po-
session, most 81 it IN nuggets. AZ has
been said, the largest one taken out 81
my claim IL worth $4,000. Another
nugget took out weighed 10 ounces,
and y worth about s23l have known
men 70 take out 1900 Il day In small
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-24

and each one with . grape seed head.
who hit your"
.sMose.n
Nose? Nose who?"
"Mosa Pinney.n
''You mean
Eyes, | mean Peter Ponna. No,
mean Jim Alexander. Blamed II
know what do mean, only wasn't II.
1t and I'm settin' here tryin' 70 get To-
gether In time for the city election.
Say, do you believe the women win
vote next timer
The above is from the Boise Democrat,
Jud, our old friend Jud, was on the los
ing side Of the City battle and could
catch on to the funny side of those who
did not know their bearings when II
was over. He Is oftener right thar
wrong on men and measures, but when
ever he Il wrong he makes the most d
it in the most pleasing manner.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-24
The W. c. I. U. Against Corsets.

The w. c. T. U. organization Of the
state of Georgia has begun q warfare
on corsets. At a recent meeting In At
lanta this resolution was adopted as the
sense Of the meeting:
'.That everything possible should be
done TO induce the young ladies Of the
present generation TO stop laeing and
otherwise deforming their bodies in
accordance with the fashions OF the
times"
Now don't that beat you? THE NEWS
will bet its two-thirds interest in the
Klondyke gold fields or Alaska that the
resolution was introduced by one whose
''deformed body" could not be made 70
present respectable appearance by all
the lacings Of corset factory, and
more, that ii was carried by the vote
Of those who say TO themselves when 10
the privacy OF their own rooms:
My life Is in its yellow leaf,
The frults Of love are gone.
The worm. the canker and the grief
Are mine alone"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-24
Hon. William ]. Bryan.

Hon. William Jennings Bryan, one
OF the most prominent and popular
men in the public eye to-day, win
spend this day, Friday, in Blackfoot,
the guest OF Hon. Fred T. Dubois.
He will address the citizens assem-
bled in the court house park al 2:;;s0 in
the afternoon. Mr.. Bryan is in de-
mand in almost every state in the
Union and certainly in every state
which will hold an election in the fall.
Blackfoot is proud Of the distinction
brought 70 it by the visit Of the dis
tinguished gentleman. 1t will show its
appreciation by the overlooking audi
ence which will assemble 10 hear him
in his great speech.
II is rarely the case that small
town Is 50 highly favored. His com
ing marks q Red Letter Day" in this
towns calendar. It will be recorded
on one OF the brightest pages Of its
history. Every citizen Of town and every
visiting citizen viii exert himself for the
days success. The whole state will be
pleased with Blackfoot's reception OF
the man whom it feels proud 10 honor.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-24
Ex-Gor. Boies' Attitude.

DEs MONIES, To-, JULY. 19.-Ex-Gov.
Boies' position in the present state cam
paign has been a matter Of co nsiderable
curiosity since the Democratic alliance
convention. The Governors latest
writings have placed him decidedly out
OF line with the sentiment Of the silver
party, he having declared firmly that
he is not believer in free coinage at
l6 to !. But he win support the Demo-
cratic ticket. A letter has just been
made public, written by him to Candi-
date White two days after the latter's
nomination. 1t follows:
"Grundy Center, To-, June %. Hon.
Fred q. White, Webster, To-: Dear
Sir-I want to express to yon my per-
sonal qualification at your nomination
by the three conventions that met in
Des Moines. ! read your address a.
temporary chairman Of the Democratic
convention and was greatly pleased with
it. ! sincerely hope that you may be
elected and have the legislature with
You 50 that you may be able to put int
actual practice the policies Of your par
ty. What ! can do to aid You will b,
cheerfully done. ! only wish that M,
strength would allow me TO do vastI,
more than It viii be possible for me Il
do. Sincerely yours,
HORACE BoIEs.p
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-07-24
IsHAa G. HARRIS SUCCESSOR.
Gov. Taylor Appoints Thomas r. Tur-
ley, OF Memphis, Tenn.

JOHNSON CITY. TENN, July TO-
Thomas B. Turley, Of Memphis, has
been appointed to succeed Isham ..
Harris in the Senate Of the United
States. Governor Taylor made the APP
pointment this evening at 6:l5 o'clock,
and the appointee was notified OF the
governors decision. Following il the
message sent and the reply:
THOMAS B. TURLEY, MEMPHTs:-I
appoint goa United Senator, to sue
coed Isham 6. Harris.
ROBERT L. TAYLOR"
The reply was:
Gov. ROBERT L. TAYLOR, JOHNSON
CITY:-Your telegram informing me
that you have appointed me United
States Senator is received. ! beg TO
offer my sincere thanks for the honor
conferred, and in accepting to say that
I shall endeavor faithfully and zeal
ously to perform the responsible duties
Of the high Office to which your par
TALLY has assigned me.
T. r. TCRLEY."
The speech that Hon. Bonrke Coch-
ran made in Memphis last fall In be-
half Of the gold standard made possi-
bic the appointment Of Turley. He
replied to Cochran and it was the only
political speech he ever made. Mr.
Turley was born in Memphis In l84d
and entered the Confederate army at
the age Of 10, and fought through the
war as private soldier in the cele
brated 18th Tennessee, the crack in
fantry regiment Of this state. In 1856
he began the practice Of law, and from
1874 70 1896 he and Isham q. Harri
were law partners. Later Mr.. Turtle.
and Luke T.. Wright formed Law
| partnership, and the firm IL regardet
as the strongest in the South.
Mr.. Turley never held an Office. III
is one Of the most charitable men in
Memphis. and has Endorsed thousand
Of dollars 81 paper for young lawyers
In politics he Is for revenue only ant
believes in bimctallism. Mr.. Turtle
is remarkable for his youthful appear
! ance. In 1890 he made an argumen
in lawsuit before the United State
supreme court in case involving 81,
100000, and one Of the justices was e.
, pecially struck by the force Of the an
gument Of whom he termed the bril-
liant young attorney, and was astound
cd when informed that the young ma
was a confederate veteran. Mr.. Tur
ley will probably leave for Washingto
tomorrow night.