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The herald., 1898-05-07
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The young fellow was going to war, where
life is reckoned by the hundreds, where
men make reports to the government on
ponderous sheets of paper. telling of dead
and wounded In but a few words, while
one hundred times that many people sor-
row for the loss of each individual life.
Yes, war is terrible and serious to
more than the warrior. The boy
who is killed loses but his own life, yet he
may indirectly cause the death of another.
So, where one dies in war, another may die
as a result Of that death. Few departed
from the city yesterday who DO not leave
behind them an aged parent or a grand
parent, to whom they are the hope. the
life that keeps them living.
And when that old soldier, in speaking a
farewell sentence to his son, placed duty
to this country first, he showed his noble
ness and that he was a man with al true
fighters heart Yes, duty to your country
first, boys, for 1t Is the foster-parent of us
all, and He does protect those with such a
noble and loyal spirit.
There were other scenes like this one
many of them. The mother, too weak and
sentimental to take personal leave of her
son at SO public place, delegated hus-
band, son or daughter to do that service
for her. Fathers, strong of heart and will
as they are supposed to be, quaked under
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Flowers at one-third off this week. Elite,
A9 South Broadway.
Call tel. main 243 for ambulance. Bresee
Brothers, Sixth and Broadway.
C. D. Howry, undertaken. Fifth and
Broadway. Lowest prices in the city,
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directorate
and 753 South Spring street. Tel. Main 1929.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; mainsprings,
80 cents; crystals, 10 cents. Patton, 2l4
South Broadway.
Mothers: Our girls shoes have arrived;
newest styles, popular prices. Burns, 24o
South Spring street.
Phillips & Munton, merchant tailors, 339
South Spring street, have the latest in
summer-weight Scotch goods.
DR.. Max Wassman. dentist, rooms 225 and
226 Potomac block, Broadway, between
Second and Third. Tel. Brown 1913.
Adams Bros. dentists. 2391k South Spring
street Plates from &. Painless extract
ing. so cents Filling a speciality. Hours.
8 to s; Sunday. 10 to L.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to Adelbert w. White, aged 80 years, ma
tive of Massachusetts, and Cora N. Emer-
son, aged % years. a native OF Ohio, both
residents Of Myrtle, Antelope valley.
Do you know that framed picture
makes a most desirable wedding present?
If you are looking for anything in that line
do not fail to call at H. c. Lichtenbergers
art emporium. 2o2 South Spring street.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey. Stimson block,
nrst floor. rooms 1873. 134, 1S5. Special atten-
ion given to obstetrical cases, and all dis
eases of women and children. Electricity
scientifically used. Consultation hours.
to s. Telephone 1927.
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Grams Of another war were coming. And
as they were seen-those members Of the
National Veteran Reserve and Army and
Navy league-the people sent up shouts
and hurrahs There were several hundreds
in line, preceded by fife and drum corps
that treated the crowd to patriotic music
followed incessantly by a small boy who
had a way Of whistling to represent the
sound of fife, only he would not perform
at the right time. Still, he amused. Many
of those who marched In this division were
of the biblical age Of three score years and
ten, and few could be noticed who even ap-
peared to be under 55 or 80. They walked
with a good deal of erectness. however
and marched decisively, as If their feet
were as sure as of yore. Behind them
were the National guard signal corps and
Troop D cavalry dismounted, who are yet
in hopes Of being called to the front.
Last of all came the boys who were re-
Gently selected to defend our country and
our flag, and a sturdy and manly appear
ing lot of young fellows they were. They
were dressed in their fatigue uniforms,
with slouch hats on heads purposey
combed carelessly, tin cups dangling from
their haversacks, belts and rifles rattling.
They had with them also days rations
All along the line they were rendered
ovation after ovation, and lunches and
bouquets of flowers were pelted al them,
School children were there at every cor
ner, armed with flowers for this very en-
thusiastic purpose, and they let fly. For
many blocks the boys walked on verita-
BILE bed of roses They responded to the
cheers by yelling and cheering themselves.
The line of march as arranged for the
volunteers was carried out to the letter,
and nothing was permitted on Main street.
which was followed from Eighth to Ala
media, during the progress of the parade.
1t was nearly 11:30 o'clock before the last
soldier in the line left Eighth and Main
streets, and forty-five minutes more be-
fore they reached River station. The
greatest delay was at the Plaza, but once
that was passed, the line proceeded quick
ly Here thousands were awaiting them.
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REGIMENTAL OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTH
the awful strain and could not proceed fur

the awful strain and could not proceed fur
ther than the armory.
This was, verify, the rendezvous for
final leave-taking. Little sidelights of life
were everywhere visible. A brother taking
a fearful farewell of brother; a sister,
budding into womanhood, with, perhaps,
that only brother upon whom to rely for
protection, wept upon his shoulders and
clung to him until the officer commanded
him to fall into line and dispense with SEN
tment.
And 1t must not be presumed that the
boys themselves were not affected They
realized that they were soldiers now, and
many man for that reason suppressed
an unbidden tear that in privacy he would
have given vent to. Some tried to appear
at ease, but were unsuccessful; while 9TH
ers, more practiced, no doubt at dissem-
bling, played their parts like actors of the
stage But here and there and now and
then one could see young man, unable
any longer to bear the ordeal quietly and
within himself, surreptitiously place a
handkerchief to his eyes an dstealthily
wipe away a tear. And, as one did it,
many another did-such actions on such an
occasion like that of yesterday being in
fectious.
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ferred to march with them Together they
had about $50 in line.
The state normal boys, with flags in
their hats, came next with fully 1875 young
men. They appeared we'll drilled, and
marched with astonishing precision.
The Fire Department, always pleasing
feature of parades, surpassed itself.
This division was headed by Chief Moore
and Assistant Chief Smith. Then came
the color guard with it's magnificent BAN
her. of which John Landell, an old soldier.
was the bearer. and A. Cochen and James
Simmons acting guards. Six captains fol-
lowed, carrying flags. These captains
were: John Rosdsr. T. ]. Mcdonald. A. J.
Eley, Charles Fuseehr, w. s. Rowan and
Samuel Lennon. After the captains
came the following men. bearing play
pipes, flags and axes H. Heaney, T. Fer
nandez, M. Mcmahon, A. H. Moore, Andy
Springer, Walter Lipps, A. Valencia, M.
Brufat, ]. S. Reed, ]. G. Todd, George w.
Bright, Dye Patterson, Charles Groetzin-
ger, Walter Sears, Clarence Rogers, j. T.
Burch.
Fire engines No. 8, No. and No 8 brought
up the rear. They were manned respective
ly by Driver J. c. Johnson and Engineer
FREQ NeSSler, NO. Dy JOnn ROnrer ana
Carl Miller; No. by Ira Lecount and
Driver w. Fl. Hoag. The engines were
under steam and their whistles enlivened
the march to the depot
Members of the board of education
marched at the head Of the division of
high school boys, about 500 in number
They were in command of Superintendent
Foshay, who had for aids boy from each
class. Every boy had a miniature flag in
his hatband and preceding each class there
was fiag-bearer.
Then came the Knights Templar and the
knights of the Maccabees, In all about 500
men. The Templars were In uniform. The
Maccabees displayed numerous flags,
among them a Cuban flag, which was
Justify cheered. They were preceded by
the Los Angeles military band.
The Americus club of Pasadena, the most
conspicuous organization in the parade,
followed, with $50 men in line. They were
strikingly dressed in shining white and
yellow uniforms, and were the cynosure
of all eyes as they passed along. Each
marcher bore a silk flag on white wand
surmounted by a gilt ball. They had also
beautiful silk banners and flags.
Now arose deafening cheers. for the vet
The herald., 1898-05-07
rhev viii Act with the w. R.. G.

The Hospital Aid society, formed last
week at the call of Mrs. Threlkeld, met
yesterday afternoon at the new Armory
hall. Previous to the report Of the COM
mittee on constitution and bylaws, Mrs.
Threlkeld announced that she had been in
formed that similar movement for hos
pital relief work has been started by the
Womans Relief corps. In view OF the fact
that there Is no immediate prospect for the
necessity of a second society, she proposed
that the present one be merged into the
former until there should occasion arise
for more assistance. Some of the ladies
expressed disappointment at the proposal.
but all concurred in Mrs. Threllkelds opin-
ion that it is most expedient under exist
ing circumstances. Seventeen signed the
w. r. c. roll of membership for Cuban re-
lief work, and the meeting adjourned sine
die
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they went, all who had promised to be in
line were there and many more besides.
In front of the Hall of Industry the scene
was a busy one. Hundreds were waiting
to be placed in their proper position in the
lire, and the work of apportioning so many
people created the activity. Grand Mar
shal Heron and Field Marshal Prdham
were walking rapidly about and covering
as much work and territory as they could
Now the scene shifts to the armory,
where are congregated thousands of people
who want to see the first movement of the
long line. The procession was to have
started from the armory for River station
at 10 o'clock, but it was Ito before it be-
gan to move in earnest. The delay was
caused in part by the misunderstanding ex-
listing between the National Veteran Re-
to which should be the honorary escort.
The former organization won the point af-
ter lapse of nearly an hour.
Then the companies from the other cities
did not get in on time, either, and that de-
layed the parade just a little. All were on
hand, however, before II o'clock. When
stationed for marching the companies
were in the following order, which was ad-
neTeu 10 ulltli ueSlludllOu WIS TedCHeu.
Company B, San Diego, 81 men and offlc-
ers, Capt. r. V. Dodge commanding.
Company K, San Bernardino, SS men and
officers, Capt. O. P. Sloat commanding.
Company G. Redlands, 80 men and offic-
ers, Capt. G. S. Biggin commanding.
Company F, Los Angeles. SO men and Of
ficers, Capt. r. L. Reynolds commanding.
Company c, Los Angeles, SO men and Of
f1cers, Capt S. r. Langworthy command
ing.
Company 1 of Pasadena, proved the color
company, SO men and officers, Capt. W. s.
Lippencott, commanding.
Company A, Los Angeles, 81 men and Of
ficers, Capt. R. Wankowski commanding.
Company l.. Santa Ana, 50 men and of
ficers, Capt. S. H. Finley commanding.
Company D, Pomona, SO men and offic-
ers, Capt. T. B. Thorn commanding.
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Company M Riverside SO men and Of
f1cers, Capt. ]. A. Eason commanding.
The three local companies and the San
Diego company were resting on their rifles
while the civic columns were forming into
line. And while this was going on they
chatted with friends and relatives. So nu-
merous were the punches of flowers pre-
sented to them that many stuck lily or a
rose on their bayonet
Capt. Roberts and platoon of police
started the parade from the armory at
about 1O:2O followed by band that dis
pensed military airs. Then came Grand
Marshal Heron and his aides on foot.
These were Max Meyberg John C. Cline,
r. w. Pridham. The latter had for as
sistants +. l. Heron, Robert 7. See, E. v.
Sutton.
The city council and county officials
followed the grand marshal. The Mer-
chants and Manufacturers association,
headed by the officers and board of di-
rectors, turned out 800 strong and made a
grand show with their uniform tri-color
badges and flags, each man carrying one.
All the Los Angeles members of the Ma
tive Sons were out in force. while Pasa-
dena, Redlands and Riverside sent delega-
tions The Native Sons carried the ma
tional banner at the head of their line with
color guards.
Then came the members of the chamber
of commerce, headed by the officers Of the
organization, who carried the colors and
were followed by representatives of the
board of trade. About $50 men represented
these two organizations, the men marching
four abreast.
The jolly Jonathans, $50 strong, followed
next and evoked cheers and applause all
along the line They were headed by Chas.
F. Sloane in a costume representing Uncle
Sam and behind him came President Rule
of the club and the directors and then the
members. Around their hatbands they
wore a white ribbon with red letters there
on spelling Jonathan club, and pinned to
those, right over the name of the club. was
small, tri-colored piece of ribbon-the
Stars and Stripes in miniature. Each car
ried in his hand an American flag.
The first volunteers of Southern Califor-
MIA. with more than $50 men in line, fol-
lowed the clubmen. They were led by
Col. Johnstone Jones and his staff. fol-
lowed by Capt. Dick Falkenburg and his
cavalry troop. Altogether the volunteers
made an excellent showing, and they pa
The herald., 1898-05-07
THE DECORATED CARS
And the Crowds and Scenes at River
Station

Dense as were the crowds at the old San
Fernando street depot in the exciting days
of the big strike, and hemmed between
the tracks as were the people at the re-
cent arrival of the regular troops the
gathering at that point yesterday dis
counted them all, both in point of num-
bers as we'll as in enthusiasm. The soldier
bows were given farewell that will warm
their hearts and brighten their eyes when
they recall 1t in the far away east. And the
boys in blue responded to the demonstra-
ton in such hearty style as endeared
them to the thousands assembled as much
as though they had already proved their
mettle.
Whether lined up in the strict regiment
ais of the tailor-made gown or massed in
n solid phalanx of comfortable shirt waists,
the California girl Is a queen, and never be.
fore did Southern California show how
many pretty women she had enrolled on
The herald., 1898-05-07
THE PARADE
Incidents Along the Line of March and
the Participants

1t was monster parade and demonstra-
ton. 1t is no exaggeration to say that
there were more than 5000 people in line
perhaps many more than that. 1t was of in
terest not only from point of numbers, but
from the divergent businesses of the men,
their bearing, actions and attire.
You could tell In an instant the mechanic
who had been given half holiday and was
doing little patriotic work; the clerk who
belonged to some secret society and was in
line with It; the business man, thoroughly
enthusiastic, who was marching with a
commercial organization the professional
man who is always ready to take part in
public affairs and has the leisure to do so;
and the jolly club men.
Some of the organizations did not meet
at the Hall Of Industry as they were sup
posed 10 have done, the crowds preventing
them. Others preferred to march directly
to the armory, and thereby save the extra
walk. No matter how or by what streets
The herald., 1898-05-07
Fire Hydrants Ordered

The fire hydrant matter has been settled
at last-not the matter of purchasing
valves for the use of sprinkling carts, but
the placing of thirty fire plugs in the
western and southwestern districts. The
fire and water committee yesterday filed
a report to the council recommending that
the contract be awarded to Harper-Rey.
nolds company at SIS per hydrant, COM
plete This bid was almost half lower
than the next lowest bidder.
The herald., 1898-05-07
Good Enough for Them

Seven property owners on Hope street
yesterday filed protest to the council
against the proposed curbing and side
walking of, that street between Fourth
and Fifth streets. They claim that the
redwood curb now in place is in fair con-
dition, and good enough for them, while
the gravel sidewalk is just the thing-in
the summer season at any rate.
The herald., 1898-05-07
Kings Daughters

The regular monthly meeting Of the GEN.
trail circle of Kings Daughters will be
held at 2:30 p. m. today in the parlors of
the First M. E. church on Broadway. In,-
portant business meeting.
The herald., 1898-05-07

raded with a vim that showed the send-off
they were giving to the departing boys was
hearty. even if they did precede them.
Among these volunteers were also num-
bers of the Silver Republican club, who pre-
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Inv and COlleCttOna

Advice free and we make no charge II
we don't win your case. Legal matters
and collections attended to in any part of
the country on same terms. Correspond
cpce solicited. Langworthy Co.. 22e South
Spring.
The herald., 1898-05-07
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
Chronicled on pages z. s. 10 and II.

\ Patriotic exercises at the normal 4
= school.
Stationary engineers have an enjoy
4 able smoker.
i A unique marriage certificate filed
! in the county clerks office. 4
i Why Mr.. Carter was not welded to
= Mrs James by Justice Young. (
i Murder for a trifle; fatal shooting 4
i ARRAY over dilapidated horse.
i Lawn fete at Marlborough school 4
i for the benefit of the American Boy" 4
y fund. 4
y The Third and Main street car cross I
= ing still causing trouble; another suit 4
= filed. 4
4 The greatest ovation ever seen in 4
4 the city rendered to the departing
= boys in blue.
- EVENTS OF TODAY !
= Burbank-"Charley's Aunt" 4
= Orpheum-Hyde's comedians.
= Los Angeles-"The Nancy Hanks" 4
\ Finance committee of council meets
= 10 a. m.
\ Drummer Boy Of Shiloh" Simpson
\ tabernacle-S p. m. 4
\ Meeting of fruit shippers, rooms
= 219-220 Stimson block-1:30 p. m. 4
The herald., 1898-05-07

FOR hoarseness, coughs, colds, asthma
and bronchial troubles use Browns Bron-
chial Troches." Sold only in boxes. Avoid
limitations.
The herald., 1898-05-07

Optical work; accurate fitting. J. W.
Fuller. SIS North Main street.
The herald., 1898-05-07
THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Re of observations
taken at Los Angeles May 9Th. The
barometer is reduced to sea level.
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All prices of wall par"r greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom. 3A South Spring street.
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Time. Bar. 1h'r. X. II. Wind Vel. Weathe
a m 80 O3 so 81 w / Clear
p. m. 20 90 63 Ga SW Clear

- l--l- - - - ---
5. m m. ss. ssss .ss g g s% J Sl:s: Sl:s:
Maximum temperature, IA.
Minimum temperature, 40.
Weather Conditions
The pressure on the Pacific coast is high
est from Cape Mendocino to Puget sound,
on account of an approaching high area
from the ocean. The pressure is high and
much above the normal in Colorado and
Kansas, accompanied by unseasonably cold
weather, minimum temperatures ranging
from freezing to several degrees below be-
ing reported from Idaho. Montana, Colora-
do and Kansas, where frost, light to killing
has occurred.
GEORGE E. FRANKLIN,
Local Forecast Official.
Forecasts
LOCAL forecast for Los Angeles and vicin-
ity: Fair weather; warmer Saturday.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6.-Forecast for
Southern California: Fair Saturday;
warmer in northern portions: westerly
winds.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
MANNING FAVORS 1T.
Former Populist Leader Endorses Call
ing OF Constitutional Convention.

j. C. Manning, who until short time ago
was one of the most prominent popullst
leaders of the country, has written the fol-
lowing letter indorsing the calling of
constitutional conventions:
"To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
There are political conditions confront
ing the people of Alabama that demand
solution. Procrastination of a public duty
may be evasion rejecting more of po-
litical timidity or cowardice than of fear
less patriotism.
when once my convictions are arrived
at, it has been my practice to announce my
position without regard to public criticism.
Let me preface the purport and object
of this letter by review of the position
have taken In the politics of this state
When the Kolb and populist movement be-
came factor in our politics and divided the
white vote and the returns from the black
belt counties were tremendously increased
in behalf of the democratic party, 1t devel-
oped the issue of fair vote. AS a member
of the opposition to democracy, 1t was my
desire to see some plan devised to get con-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10

socially notable audiences of the season to
witness the initial performance of David
Beasco's latest play, "The Heart of Mary
land" 1t has from the night of its first
production in New York and London,
proved to be decided success, and has
been judged perfect in dramatic construc-
ton.
The overwhelming interest, dramatic
force and revelations of the nature and in
dividuality of the characters are inc dents
in which the heroine, Maryland Calvert is
the central figure. The theme of the story
is woman's heroism when her entire being
is controlled by the one all-powerful pas
sion-ove. In this instance she bravely
risks her own life and casts into the bal
ance all the hopes of her future, in her
struggle to divert pursuit of her lover and
his capture, which is to result in his eXecu-
ton as a spy. No more effective scene
rousing an audience to the height of emo
tional excitement, has been presented upon
the stage than that in the old chureh
tower in which the heroine PUSHES up the
staircase through the weird gloom into
the heights of the belfry and with all the
energy of a last desperate effort clutches
the capper as the bell swings to and fro,
and thus prevents the signal being rung out
that would bring back her escaped lover to
the ignominious death of spy to which he
had been sentenced by a drumhead court
martial. It is a scene which none can
witness unmoved
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10

of public concern will be discussed. re-
ply, addressed to Mr.. Steiner is requested"
This was the rather unusual invitation
which was received by a number of citizens
in Birmingham last night. and the natural
question of whats it for" was asked by
all of the recipients. The hour was too late
to see any of those whose names are con-
tanned in the invitation, so the gentlemen
had to confine themselves to guess work.
One said that it was a political gathering
to discuss Birmingham and Jefferson coun-
tvs welfare, but on a second glance over
the list of hosts this theory was decided
incorrect.
Finally, one gentleman suggested that
from the business-l1ke wording of the In
vitation, that business must be the object
of the lunch. After more guessing and
putting 1.-TWO and two together" the gen.
tlemen concluded that the real object of the
meeting was to take some action ON bring
ing Gel tain manufacturing industries to
Birmingham.