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The herald., 1898-05-06
MONSTER FAREWELL DEMONSTRATION
Over Five Thousand People Are Expected
to be in Line
Full Details Of the Parade and Those Who Will Partici
pate-Scenes at the Armory and
on the Street

inhabitants of crossroads places will not
be able to distinguish the smoke of the en-
gne from that of the cigars of the men,
for remember there are to be more than a
thousand of these strong-lunged fellows.
1t Is certain, therefore. that whatever
may befall these boys after they leave the
limits Of this hospitable city, their depart
ture will be hearty and elaborate. and
their passage to San Francisco as enjoy
able as liberal men can make it.
The arrangements for their farewell arc
absolutely extensive, and that is no ex-
aggeration. The demonstration will be a
good deal in the nature of patriotic pub
lie jollitication, In which every one who
can will no doubt take a part, either as
participant or mere spectator. And
many who are so fortunate as to have
others in their employ have signified their
intention to give their men half holiday
so that they, also, may see what is occur
ring. Nearly all the stores along the line
of march iave been decorated expressly
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CAPTAINS WERE BUSY
A Mob of Insurance Agents Was at
the Armorv

The captains of the three local companies
were extremely busy to the early hours of
Yesterday morning, and 1t Is doubtful If
they have slept more than eight hours in
the last forty-eight Night before last they
were looking over the rolls and examining
with the regimental surgeons those men
regarding whom they were still In doubt
for 1t must be remembered that the COM
panies had to be cut down from 103 to
eighty-four men, with five extra men in
case that many of the finally selected were
rejected In San Francisco.
The task was to determine who the re-
jected ones should be and those who should
be taken along on probation. Many a
young man who has given up good posi-
ton in the past few Gays. feeling sure that
he would leave the city as soldier of
Uncle Sam, was notified that his name was
scratched from the list. Even until late
yesterday afternoon the captains were not
certain of their men, for several in each
company were yet in doubt.
On the surface this wedding out process
seems easy and simple but in reality It Is
far from being so. Many of the men have
ailments of which they were ignorant. and
they are always surprised and alarmed
Often they will not believe 1t, and go away
muttering that the surgeon and command
ing officer are prejudiced against them.
But the boys who were ultimately chosen
are undoubtedly representative types of
physical manhood.
What particularly distressed commits
stoned officers at the armory yesterday
was the mob of insurance agents who per-
sisted in speaking to them on insurance
matters against their wishes. There were
so many of them that 1t was simply i'm
possible to avoid coming in contact with
at least one. All. the insurance companies
of the city seem to have been represented
and each agent had a different proposition
to present.
Most of the officers, however, and many
privates took out policies for one year,
some for disablement and some for life.
In every case the policy was assigned to
a parent, sister, sweetheart or dependent.
All of them are premium policies COM
manding ceratin per cent in excess of
that usually charged.
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time and labor. By yesterday afternoon,
however, most of the things were in shape
for shipment. Then 1t was that a truck
company took hand. A large and heavy
wagon was backed up to the west side of
the armory. 1t took just four Of
these loads to carry to the depot all Of the
tents, tent poles and other conveniences
that the regiment take along. In all there
must have been many thousand pounds.
The uuartermaster also has charge of the
TRANSFORMATION of the entire regiment and
everything in connection with and attend
ant upon that 1t will take thirty-nine cars
in all to carry the men and their baggage.
1t will be divided into two sections.
There will be half a dozen express cars,
for it is intended that the equipment shall
be packed and unpacked conveniently.
The brigade and regimental officers will
have two private sleeping cars to them
selves, sacred from the privates.
There was not a moment Of yesterday
that Quartermaster Hutchinson had to
spare. 1t takes time to make railroad ar
rangements for 1896 men. Then there were
rations to buy, for the state will supply
grub en- route to San Francisco. There will
be about five pounds to each man, which
they Will carry III tneir naVerSdckS. III
will be seen that for one day such num-
ber of men consumes more than 5000 pounds
of food. However, 1t is not certain yet that
SO much will be taken along, for some of
the boys have intimated that they prefer
to supply themselves.
An officer of the brigade thought that II
plenty of meat sandwiches were bought
and taken along they would answer
the purpose; also that the boys could easily
do without coffee for twenty hours. There
will be enough fruits, cigars and other
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and having themselves. fitted out with uni
forms and things.
The rooms Of the armory were almost un-
approachable all Of yesterday and last
night for the crowd of spectators was
enormous Men, women and children by
the hundred were everywhere-mostly In
the way Of the working prfvates and COM
manders of companies. They asked ques-
tions-most irrelevant ones. They had no
regard for time and continued plaguing the
men numerically and when they were
told to leave the place they rebelled.
Numbers of women-mothers, sisters,
sweethearts-called to ask for some one
dear to them who had neglected to notify
them last night that business would pre-
vent them from coming home-for some
worked at the armory all Of the night be-
fore.
Some of the boys took things more easily
and whiied away the time with cards.
there were cards games going on In all
the rooms upstairs. A hundred, perhaps,
were engaged in this, while as many more
looked on.
Captains Of companies were closeted in
their private offices and would not be dis
turbed They were arranging their ar
Whenever they ventured out into the halls
they were Immediately beset by people,
and they were forced back. This became
so aggravating that each captain engaged
o private or a small boy to run his er-
rands for him.
The halls upstairs were impossible. One
had to yell for room to get through or force
his way. Groups Of young men were in
conversation, and usually they would not
be disturbed.
The first floor was also besieged with peo-
pie. From the sidewalk to the drill room
crowds stood some were there from early
morning until late at night They were IN
and out of the regimental offices. human
stream, continuous and unceasing. Dur
ing the afternoon only the adjutant and
chaplain We're there. and they grew weary
answering questions.
1t was great day for and at the armory
and it is doubtful If ever before so many
people passed in and out of that entrance
way.
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tage of the discretion that age brings.
Great will be this day Of departure. In q
single column will be more than 1000 fight
ing men-young, brave, sturdy fellows.
Then there will be twice that number OF
civilians in line, men whose hearts go out
for the brave boys leaving.
There will be women there-brave wom-
en-, for many will have parted with SON
They will be there as bystanders, as cheer
ers and as workers. They will decorate the
cars that take the men away with flowers
and bunting and things. in manner as
only women can. Broad-hearted men will
supply the boys with fruits, cigars and 9TH
er luxuries that they may not so quickly
get again, for soldiers stipend will
scarcely buy such things. And some of
them have people partially dependent on
their little $13.
There will be children there. All of them
morning. These little ones will witness
scenes such as their parents or grand
parents saw more than thirty years ago
scenes that they may not soon see again.
Merchants already have their stores dec
GRATED in honor of the day, and many OF
those who have not are doing so. 1t will
not be the man who has made EFFORTS IN
this direction who will be the cynosure OF
eyes, but the one who has failed to do It,
1t will be a great and popular turning
out Of humanity, no doubt. Every one VINO
can will be somewhere along the line OF
march. The population Of the city Will
center along the down town streets, and
the boys will be given farewell that they
will never forget. The program of events,
as already arranged, indicates the probable
magnitude of the affair.
The boys will leave this morning at IL
o clock in three special trains of ten cars
each. With each train there will be an
officers car, each section under the COM
mand of a major the regiment being
formed into three battalions.
Everything is in readiness for their de-
parture-the equipments and accoutre-
ments are already at the Southern Pacific
depot. 1t will take six express cars to
haul their luggage. The four sleeping
cars, which will be occupied by the brigade
and regimental officers, and the twenty
four ordinary passenger coaches, in which
the men will be lodged, are standing on
sidetracks at River station. Early this
morning-at 1880 o'clock-patriotic and
sympathizing women will be there to deco
rate the interiors and make them inviting
to the boys.
Endless quantities Of fruits will be stored
in these cars for the delectation Of these
same boys. And men who appreciate
what 1t is to have a cigar handy when
travelling have contributed towards tn.
purchase of dozens of boxes of the best
brands for these petted young fellows.
And while en- route should thew all sta ~
to smoke at once with the windows open
The herald., 1898-05-06
ABOUT THE PARADE
The Participants and What Will Be
Done for the Bows

The official order of the parade as ar
ranged by the leading citizens who have
the matter in charge was not completed
until nearly midnight. The applications
to participate were so numerous that it
took a committee many hours to decide
where the societies, clubs and associations
shall be placed. r. H. Heron was selected
grand marshal of the day and he and his
aides will be mounted and be we'll in the
lead of the line. Without doubt 5000 or
more people will be in line, and 1t will be a
demonstration unprecedented in this city.
The Merchants and Manufacturers as
sociation's headquarters on Main street,
was the scene of the utmost activity yes
terday. The different organizations taking
part in today's demonstration consulted
with the committee and the secretary IN
regard to their positions in line and it
soon became evident that this city will
witness one of the grandest demonstra-
tions and most enthusiastic participattons
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for this day, and the Stars and Stripes will
f1utter In the breeze from many a window
and door.
In the line of march there will be thou
sands Of civilians, and more than one
thousand soldiers. Civic societies, COM
mercial organizations and clubs have
united in arrangements over which GEN.
trail committee. composed of some Of the
leading citizens, have charge. They
have agreed to march in a body to the
armory, and from there to escort the
troops to River station. 1t will be a great
parade-of that there need be no conjec-
ture. The police and the fire department,
the city council and other public organiza-
tions will be in line. Citizens will line the
sidewalks, and the school children will
rise early to take vantage ground, for they
have not the advantage Of height as their
more mature neighbors will have.
There Is no explaining in words the
scenes at the armory last night-it would
require a special chapter of description
for that. So dense was the crowd in the
early part of the evening that guards with
bayonets drawn had to be stationed at the
entrance to pass only such as were COM
ing on important business. But the
crowd increased in size instead of dimin-
ished and so many forced their way that
the guards became of no avail. and they
were ordered to discontinue this duty.
And then the mob rushed up the steps
and choked the aisles and passageways,
and made movement to or fro almost i'm
possible Boys were there with their
mothers, sisters and sweethearts, in whose
company they spent their last evening for
while at least. They promenaded the
streets with them, and kept to their COM
pany as long as they could. Others went
out by themselves, and had good time.
meeting other boys en- route, and joining
them in jollification.
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This day will be historical and men,
orable one for Los Angeles as also for all
Southern California. Such scenes as
will ~ all probability be witnessed this
morning have not presented themselves
before in this section Of the country. 1t
may be the last event of the kind that the
passing generation will see, as 1t is the
first that the coming generation has seen.
1t will be day Of rejoicing and day of
sorrow. Brave men will tear themselves
away from the dearest ties. and women
trying to be brave will endeavor to sup
press the tears yelling In their eyes for
the departure on a serious mission of a
loved one.
Young men with the fever-heat of battle
in their hearts will leave their homes to
fight for their country against nation
notoriously treacherous. They will go on
their mission with the spirit the vigor
and the enthusiasm of youth. Their COM
manders and leaders go fortified with those
elements also, but with the added advan-
The herald., 1898-05-06
THE FIRE LADDIES
Will Turn Out Conspicuously With
Engines and Whistles

The fire department boys are aglow with
enthusiasm, and have been ever since there
was any talk Of war. They propose that
no one shall out-do them in display Of
patriotism or effort In the parade today.
According to program, 1t will be hard to
beat the arrangements they have effected.
As many men as the chief can spare will
be in line, and the display will be note
worthy and form one of the principal fea-
lures Of the demonstration. They will
whistle and toot and make noise. Ed Smith
and his "ponderous' whistle will be on
hand. Three Of the fire boys resigned
some days ago and successfully passed the
physical examination that secured them
sure places in the lucky Seventh. and they
will leave today. Their names are o. II.
Coulter, H. H. Hembs and Melvin Young,
and the turning out Of their former COM
rades is in part to give them a good send
off.
Following is the program of the fire de-
partment for the parade, In which they
will take conspicuous part:
Chief Engineer Walter 8. Moore.
Assistant Chief Engineer Ed r. Smith.
Electrician Ira ]. Francis.
Color guard, A. Cochen, John Landell.
Joseph Simmons. with department banner.
Captains, carrying flags, John Roeder,
William S. Rowan, Charles Fuselehr.
Archie s. Eley, Sam Lennon and T. ]. Nc
Donald.
Platoon Of firemen. carrying fire axes and
play pipes, H. Heaney. T. Fernandez, M.
Mcmahon A. H. Moore, Andy Springer,
Walter Lipps, A. Valencia. M Brufeat, j.
S. Reed. J. G. Todd George w. Bright. Dye
Patterson, Charles Groetzinger, Walter
Jean, Clarence Rogers, J. T. Burch.
Trio Of fire engines abreast and carrying
eighty pounds of steam for whistling. En-
sine No. 8, Ira lie Court, engineer; W. II.
Hoag, driver: engine No. 8, Fred Nessler.
engineer; ]. c. johnson, driver; engine No
6, John Rohrer. engineer: Carl Miller,
driver.
The herald., 1898-05-06
THE SCHOOL CHILDREN
Will Be Distributed Along the Line Of
March

A unique feature of the jollification today
will be the turning out en- masse of the
school children of the city. There will be
no school, and principals. teachers and
pupils will be out watching events. The
children will be distributed in classes along
the line of march, and things have been
so arranged by Superintendent Foshay
that there will be no crowding in any one
place, but all will be given chance to hear
and to see. An early start will be made.
so as to arrive at the designated places
long before the older people get there. The
children will assemble in front of their re-
spective school buildings at 9 o'clock, and
from there they will march to the follow
ing places, where they will be enabled to
command a good view Of the parade:
Ann street-East side of San Fernando
street, between Ann and Bloom.
Castelar-West side of Main, between
College and San Francisco streets.
New Macy-East side of Main street, near
Macy street.
Amelia-East side of Main. north Of Com
mercial street.
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Sand-West side of Main, north Of Tenn
pie street.
High school-west side Of Main, north Of
Temple street.
Aipine-West side Of Main, near the
Plaza.
Boyd-East side Of Main street, between
Fourth and Fifth.
Sixth-East side Of Main street, between
Fifth and Sixth streets.
Ninth-East side Of Main street, between
Sixth and Seventh streets.
Eighth-East side OF Main street, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets.
6pring-West side Of Main street. be.
tween Fifth and Sixth and school yard.
Normal school-West side Of Main, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh streets.
Olive-West side of Main, between Third
and Fourth streets.
The herald., 1898-05-06
Drummer Boy Of Shiloh

This evening A. r. Darlington, the drum
mer boy of Shiloh, makes his first appear
nnce in Los Angeles at Simpson taber-
nacle He comes at time when the pub
lie is interested in patriotic scenes and
sentiment, which will doubtless insure a
large audience.
Mr.. Darlington has received enthusiast
tic receptions and won high praise from
the newspapers wherever he has appeared.
The entertainment is a realistic reproduc-
ton of the sounds and scenes of war; with
the discovery and evolution of the Amer
lean nation. Simpson tabernacle, tonight
and Saturday.
The herald., 1898-05-06
PERSONAL

W. A. Barker of this city Is at the Hoff-
man, New York city.
T. c. Marceau of San Francisco arrived
in the city yesterday to make an extended
stay in Los Angeles.
Charles H. Dunsmoor, secretary Of the
state board Of bank commissioners, Is in
the city, his first visit for nearly two
years.
Charles L. Young Of New York, repre-
senting Victor Thrane, manager of the
famous Belgian violinist. Ysaye, is in this
city and promises the music lovers a treat
with the great artist.
The herald., 1898-05-06
WITH THE QUARTERMAsTER
About Transportation Of Equipment
and Purchase of Rations

The busiest man about the armory was
Quartermaster Hutchinson. He was at
tired as comfortably as possible, but in
spite of this precaution he was sweating.
His work was of the manual kind mostly,
and though he had men to help him there
was much of 1t he had to do himself
He worked all of the night before with a
corps of men getting the equipment into
shape. All of it had to be packed or in
some way bound by ropes, and that took
The herald., 1898-05-06
LAW md COlleCttOna

Advice free and we make no charge If
we don't win your case. Legal matters
and collections attended to in any part of
the country on same terms. Correspond
ence solicited. Langworthy Co., 226 South
Spring.
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LOS ANGELES HERALD: FRIDAY MORNING. MAY &; 1898

things on board anyway to make them for
get they need solids. And then a little
preliminary roughing It will prepare them
for the real kind that may come later on.
The herald., 1898-05-06
AT THE ARMORY
The Crowds and Scenes Of Activity and
Life There

Everything is in readiness for departure.
The rising of the sun will see scenes of
activity about Eighth and Spring streets
unprecedented. Men were working all
through the hours Of last night arranging
matters. packing equipments conveniently
The herald., 1898-05-06
Card of Thanks

Mr.. and Mrs W. W. Boswell wish to
express their grateful appreciation and
heartfelt thanks to their many friends for
the kindness shown them during the illness
and death of their beloved son Clyde.
The herald., 1898-05-06
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
Chronicled on pages 7, 8, 10 and IL.

\ An enjoyable Athletic club smoker.
i Parents and teachers meeting at \
\ the normal school.
! Mrs. Buser proves her sanity; fam \
! ily row ventilated in court.
! Shoemaker Rehwald arrested,
! charged with attempted arson.
i Harris and Cardwell found guilty I
J. of manslaughter, with recommended I
= ton to mercy.
i Great preparations for giving the 4
i departing boys in blue farewell that 4
i shall be remembered.
j. Baseless rumor published as to the
! absence from the city of Mayor Sny-
i der and the probable consequences. 4
d EVENTS OF TODAY \
= Burbank-"Charley's Aunt"
+ Orpheum-Hyde's comedians.
= Los Angeles-"The Nancy Hanks" 4
\ Drummer Boy of Shiloh" Simpson
= tabernacle-S p. m.
4 Lawn fete in aid of the American 4
\ Boy" fund, Marlborough schools to 4
= II p. m.
\ Board of public works meets-2p. m.
= Friday Morning club, Owen block 4
4 -10:15 a. m.
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The National veteran Reserve Mill

The National Veteran Reserve will meet
on the northwest corner of Seventh and
Spring streets at $3.50 o'clock sharp today
May 9th, for the purpose of escorting the
Seventh Regiment N. G. c., to River sta
ton. All veterans of the Union and Con-
federate armies and all soldiers organiza-
tions are invited to join. John Burns will
act as grand marshal Of the escorting COL
umn. e. BOUTON,
Commander National Veteran Reserve.
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Time. Ear. Th'r.l K. H. Wind Vel. Weather
a m 40 O8 81 90 Sc 2 Clear
n. m 80 o. Ga 65 SW 8 Clear
taken at Los Angeles May 9Th. TIL
Maximum temperature, 70.
Minimum temperature, so.

taken at Los Angeles May otn. 1he
Maximum temperature, TO-
Minimum temperature, so.
Weather Conditions
An area of high pressure extends from
the plateau regions to the Missouri river,
accompanied by unseasonably cold wealth
err Snow Is falling at Denver, and freezing
weather prevails along the Rocky mountain
slope The pressure has risen west of the
Rocky mountains, and Is highest along the
Pacific coast, diminishing inland to de-
preston extending from British Columbia
to Arizona These conditions are causing
generally cloudy weather in the coast dis
tricts from Puget sound to San Diego.
GEORGE E. FRANKLIN,
Local Forecast Official.
Forecasts
Local forecast for Los Angeles and vlcin-
ity: Fair weather Friday.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-Forecast for
Southern California: Fair Friday; fresh
westerly Winds
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THE WEATHER

TEMPERATURE-Rep of observations
barometer is reduced to sea level.
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All prices OF wall paper greatly reduced.
\. A. Eckstrom. 32l South Spring street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-17
CURRENT COMMENT.
THE MADNESS OF THE HOUR.

(Ex.Gov. d. H. Chamberlain
What wild, madcap cry is that which
now burdens the air, calling us to go al
most
Beyond the sunset and the paths
of all the western stars
in search of seven millions of savages to
red uoe to our rule and to make our fellow
citizens Our country still less than one
third as populous as the Philippines
themselves, with rich lands of vast area
sti ll unoccupied, even unsurveyed; with
critical problems Of domestic concern and
Dolicy overtaxing our wisdom and
strength hithertoJ And in face of all this
and in answer to 1t we get from SO con-
siderable q public figure as Senator Haw-
ley Of Connecticut, 1.-THE Americans can
do anything" and even from our Presi-
dent. "We must have the courage of our
Destiny
lam for our flag always z as DR..
Van Dyke has just now SO finely said.
| ''for what 1T covers, but for what it
MEANS" There are occasions and sub
| jeots on which we must try to keep the
head cool when the heart is hot. | have
not sought to rouse your feelings but to
reach your Judgment. Day by day we ad
vance toward what may be the 1rreyocable
crisis of this issue; but let no man say 1t
| is now too late Till other voices and
other forces than the President and his
advisers have spoken and acted, the die is
not cast: and | profess high confidence
that now in the future, as in the past, moi
| destiny but duty, not greed pu6 Justice,
not imperialism but constitutlonalism
will guide the American people.