The herald., 1898-09-01
Chamber of Commerce Acts

J.R.N EWBERRY, Chairman.
Chamber of Commerce Acts
There Is but to add to the above the fol-
lowing reports. II is not case of wasting
words. The story has been told again and
again, and the repetition of the details only
adds to the horror of the situation.
When the chamber of commerce met yes
terday the subject OF the Seventh regiment
was brought up After being fully dis
cussed the secretary was instructed to send
the following telegram:
los ANGELES, Aug. 81, 1898.
"Colonel J. r.. Berry, Commanding
Seventh Regiment, California Volunteers
San Francisco, CAL: The Los Angeles
chamber Of commerce Is urgently asked by
friends of the Seventh regiment to aid In
procuring their mastering out or sending
them 10 the front. We wish to act accord
ing to the wishes OF the men OF the regi-
mert II you can properly have their views
expressed as requested in the message OF
the vice president of the war board yes;er-
day. please do so at once and wire US the
result. that we may act intell!gently.
(Signed) FRANK WIGG1NS.
Secretary"
On the receip, OF reply the chamber Will
take action, If necessary.
The Southland Aroused
Telegrams and letters from Pasadena,
Satna Ana. San Bernardino and every other
city and town which furnished the troops
that make up the Seventh regiment are
pouring in, asking that the boys IN the
Seventh be mustered out. The only ques-
ton is, how long will it take to bring the
men back home and nurse shem back 10
health? If the officers oppose the muster
ing out and demand that tbs regiment re-
main in camp, 1t may be weeks before the
soldiers of the Seventh return.
There is no apparent desire upon the
part of any one to deprive the Seventh OF
any glory it may have chance to gain.
There is no individual. political or other
fight mixed up in the matter. The parents
and friends Of the boys in the Seventh want
their loved ones home.
1.-THE war is over" they say, then let
our boys come back to u.s."
The efforts being exerted in every direc-
ton, at home, in Washington, IN Sacra'
mento and San Francisco, to muster out
the Seventh are not based upon prejudice OIL
personal desire. The welfare Of the mer
from the south IS the only consideration
the only motive moving the people.
Laid to Rest
| VENTURA, Aug. 3l.-The funeral Of
Frank H. Rodibaugh, the second victim OF
| Company II, occurred from the family
residence on the avenue this afternoon
Business houses along the line of march
were closed out Of respect for the soldier
boy whose life was sacrificed upon the
altar Of greed and gain. Every citizen
who was able attended the funeral, which
fwas in charge of the Sons Of Veterans and
the G. A. R., who marched in uniform &c
the grave Flowers were In profusion
| Beautiful wreaths and the flag for which
he went to service decorated the coffin and
| the grave. The funeral service was de-
livered by Rev. Chase of the NJ E. church
of this city. The pall-bearers consisted OF
four Sons Of Veterans. of which he was a
charter member, and two Of Company II
National Guard The procession was head
ed by the Ventura City band, then fol-
lowed the G. A. r., Sons of Veterans, Com
pany H, n G. c., then the hearse and
mourners, after which came the W. r. c
| and countless numbers OF carriages, one
containing Congressman Barlow.
| Inc 1uEtTal COTttPt was twenty clB IL
minutes passing given point and Is the
largest ever seen In the city. At the grave
hollow square was formed and salute
fired over the last resting place OF a loving
son and brother.
| The body of Harry P. Flint, the THIRD
victim from this city, win arrive tonight
while that of Gabriel Ruiz will arrive to-
morrow. Both funerals will occur Friday
| That Of Ruiz will be In charge OF the Ma.
| tive Sons.
A Reply I'd Berry
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31.-The Cal
this morning prints a communication
signed THE Enlisted Men," in reply L
statements made by Colonel Berry Of The
Seventh California regiment. 1t says II
part: 1--WE most emphat!cally assert tina
now the government has no further us
for our services, we would welcome On or
der mastering us out of the service.
MANY Of US sacrificed a great deal finan
cially and in other ways when duty called
US In defense of our flag. and now tina
there is no need of our services we objec
to being made a convenience Of in ordeI
that some fifty officers in this regiment ma,
enjoy their nice, easy commissions, wit,
| nothing to do but draw a big, fat salary