The herald., 1898-01-25

1t was eminently fitting that there
should be local observance of the jub-
ilee celebration of MarshalPs discov-
cry of gold, for that ever notable day
ushered IN a new era in the history of
the state. an era of wonderful progress
and development, that had so far-reach-
ing results as even to affect the policy
Of the United States government.
Behind the time of Marshall's discov-
cry at Suffers Mill lay the age of ro-
nance; the peaceful mission period and
the time when pastoral California was
terra-incognita to the outside world.
The ink was scarce dry on the treaty of
Quadaloupe Hidalgo when gold was dis
covered and acted as a trumpet call to
the adventureously inclined of all ma
tions. True, gold had been found in
large quantities years before in Southern
California and along the Colorado river,
and whatever of abstract honor apper-
tains to the discovery belongs to an
unknown-the aboriginal inhabitants
most likely. But the time was fully ripe
when Marshall found his nugget and
the newly conquered territory was a
veritable Ell Dorado from the date of
Its cession by the Mexican government.
In 1S4S the estimated white popula- |
tion of the state was about 5000, but in
the two ensuing years the population |
increased to over 100000 whites. Over
the plains the Argonauts made their
way. or by long and tedious voyage |
around the cape, or by the rough and
somewhat perilous routes over the Pan !
anna isthmus or through Nicaraguan |
territory. From that time on progress
has been the watchword.
In the first few years of its modern |
history California was essentially a
mining state and as the agricultural in
terests were developed and guarded by
legislative enactments mining received |
set back for a time. In recent years
there has again been steady increase
in the mining industry and to date Cali
fornia's output of gold has been about
20 per cent of the worlds production.
Locally the celebration Of Marshalls
discovery was essentially practical. The
parade held in the afternoon was not
merely series of gorgeous pictures ap-
pealing to the aesthetic sensibilities of
the thousands Of people that lined the
and in that way celebrated a
most notable event in the states his
tory. 1t was, however, most interest
ing and highly suggestive representa-
ton of the Industrial resources of Los
Angeles and vicinity and to the thought
full person pressed home the truth that
to support by patronage home industry
is tatamount to Strengthening ones own
household. Viewed in the light of this
fact the parade, as we'll as the permanent
exhibit on Main street, was, and the
latter is, quite an impressive spectacle.
THE LIVE BEAR MASCOT
It was after o'clock when Chief of
Police Glass, at the head of two COM
panies of police, set the column in mo-
tion at Sixth and Main streets. Fol-
lowing came Grand Marshal j. c. Cline
and Max Meyberg, r. w. Pridham, r. H
Heron, C. B. Boothe and R. W. Burn
,am, of the exhibit committee, all
and making quite handsome
appearance.
Heading the first division was Brig.
Zen. c. F. A. Last and staff and Col
Iohn r. Berry and staff, including
Chaplain Clarke. Then came the Sew
,nth Regiment band. followed by the t
several companies of the regiment, with
,olors flying and company banners |
hrown to the breeze.
The second division was in charge of
darshal E. H. Garrett and aides, who
ed the way with the Los Angeles Mill
ary band, heading the several parlors
# Native Sons and Daughters. First
anne Los Angeles parlor, all the men,
'ers clothed in white, with golden col
red badges, and the same distinctive
ibbon decorating their canes. A tiny
10Y led the way, and large bear was
ed along as the mascot of the Native
ons. He was large and quite we'll be-
aved fellow, but the Sons We're taking
10 chances, and the bear was heavily
nuzzled. Ramona parlor made a fine ]
ppearance, the officers being clothed in l
heir golden colored regalia. Among {
thers of those in line were noted ex- t
senator Del Valle, Judge Hunsaker.
sador Dockweiler and ]. E. Variel !
'orona parlor brought up the rear Then
anne young Native Daughter in a
hariot drawn by three ponies, and tall t
yhos and other vehicles carrying others
t the daughters. One tallyho was very {
eautifully gotten up. The body of the c
arriage was festooned in smilaX, and t
he fourteen young ladies seated in it t
'ere attired in white with yellow pop- b