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The herald., 1898-05-26
A BATTERY ORGANIZED
The Light Artillery Wants Money for
Rapid Fire Guns


H. ]. Toberman writes to the board Of d.
rectorsl of the chamber of commerce, at the
regular meeting held yesterday, that he
has organized in the city a battery'of light
artillery, and solicits subscriptions for the
purchase of four breech-loading rapid fire
guns at a cost of 5000. Funds to the
amount Of $225 have been received, with
$500 more promised. The organization Is
drilling regularly three times a week and
is prepared to take charge of the guns.
The communication was referred to "A COM
mittee consisting of Colonel Otis. John F.
Francis, ]. R. Newberry. ]. s. Slauson and
]. o. Koepfii
A committee of delegates of the several
Republican clubs Of Los Angeles to the
Republican league convention to meet at
San Francisco on the 31st inst. requests
that the chamber of commerce take action
In conjunction with the Merchants and
Manufacturers association and the board
of trade with the view of inducing the con-
vention of 1899 to be held in Los Angeles.
The communication was referred to spe-
cial committee consisting Of Directors l..
A. Croft, E. f. c. Klokke and H. Haw-
good. A resolution was passed asking that
the executive committee Of La Fiesta be
requested to tender for use in the Fourth
of July parade the floats that were built
for the 1898 Fiesta.
The letter received from ]. A. Filcher.
secretary and general manager of the
state board of trade, requesting the cham
Der of commerce to collect and send or
anges to the Red Cross society for the
soldiers, was read. President Forman and
Major Klokke stated that oranges are
being offered freely by the growers. and
they are now awaiting reply from the
Southern Pacific railroad concerning
transportation.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Lesson Of the War

It is to be hoped that the war with Spain
will go far enough only to teach us les
,sdn in sturdiness; to lift us fromlthe in
anition which threatened to make this
country an overgrown, awkward lubber in
the affairs of the world II there is ulti-
mately to be universal peace, which few
thoughtful people believe, this republic
must occupy a high place in the general
settlement. We must do our part in the
common regeneration. This republic must
be one thing or the other. 1t must play a
part in the business of the earth, or consent
to be contemplate in the last division of
things. It cannot be factor in destiny
so long as men are naturally belilgerent
without an army and navy and fair
quantity Of powder and projectiles on
hand.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-05-26
War Fund Race Meet

Beginning tomorrow afternoon, the two
days bicycle race meet for the benefit of
the war fund to purchase a defense gun
for this city, will take place at Agricul-
tural park. The managers Of the meet
have been working earnestly and the indi-
cations are that the affair will be well
patronized. Some of the best riders will
participate and several track records ought
to be lowered.
"Bill" Furman, the crack rider of the
Pacific coast, will race and show some of
the speed which enabled him to defeat the
northern riders couple Of weeks ago.
Prince Hooker, the fast running horse,
which was invincible to all the bicycle
riders of this section who raced against
him, will go against some of the best men
that can be got together on the sextuplet
There are to be no intermissions but the
races will all be run promptly. The Sew
enth Regiment band will he in attendance
Tonight there will be an illuminated
wheelmen's parade.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Music Recital

The Los Angeles Conservatory of Music
and Arts gave the eighth In a series of re-
citals yesterday In Y. M. c. A. hall. Miss
Claudia " Reynolds pianist, F. r. Dorm
violinist, Mr.. Ellis accompanist. The fol-
lowing program was rendered:
Sonata, op. Q, NO. 2. Beethoven Q77O-ls25),
Allegro vivace, Largo appassionato. scher-
zo-Trio, Rondo.
Duo. Etude No. s. Cramer Q771-1S5S).
Vocal solo, "Nymphs and Fauns," Benz
berg.
(a) valse, op. GA, No. ., Chopin Qs0s-1S4s) !;
(b) Baracolle, Scharwenka QS50).
Spring Song" Mendelssohn QSo9-1s4O.
(a) "Danse Rustique," VIM. Mason QS2O;
3D. Spring Dawn" VIM. Mason QS29).
Vocal. Cavatina. "Bel raggio lusingheir
(Semiramide), Rossini Q792-1S6S).
''Nocturne," op. IS, Chopin.
"Pierrette," Chaminade QS6O).
The herald., 1898-05-26
HITCH1NG CRUSADE BEGUN
Police Arrested Violators Of the New
Ordinance YESTERDAY

A crusade was begun yesterday by the
police on violaters of the hitching ordi-
nance. Nearly all the members of the force
not otherwise employed were detailed 'r
citizens clothes to patrol Spring and Main
streets and Broadway, and the various
cross streets included in the Commute
district" and the result was that sixteen
persons were arrested during the after
noon. OF the lot the last victim was
woman. They were released on their own
recognizance to appear in court this after
noon for trial.
Those arrested were H. D. Robbins, C.
Rose, H. Sarafin, E. Miller, G. H. Moves,
A. J. Werden, G. e. Plat, A. Swanfeldt,
W. w. Johnson, W. L. Steed, A. Vitcyli-
ano, Jas. Cronis, H. C. Healy, Mrs. J. A.
Farrell and E. D. McC1ee.
The herald., 1898-05-26
THOMPSON AND LYNCH
An Exciting Fight Expected to Take
Place

Bob Thompson and Billy Lynch will try
conclusions tonight at Turner hall on
South Main street. This is expected to be
the best bout that has taken place in the
city In months. Thompson has demon
strated himself to be clever and, moreover,
as fair fighter as ever stepped into the
ring, and he can be relied upon to put up a
hard fight. Lynch is not we'll known in this
vicinity, but has won a number of fights
in the northern cities. He and Thompson
fought a six-round draw in Salt Lake about
three years ago and Lynch gave Thompson
probably the hardest rub he has had in his
ring career. The admirers of Lynch assert
that he punished Bob considerably and
had the best of the fight. Whether Lynch
will come up to his reputation remains TO
be seen.
In addition to the principal event there
are two interesting preliminaries sched-
uled.
Jim Jeffries, the heavyweight, who got
the decision over Sharkey at San Fran
cisco several weeks ago, arrived yesterday
In company with his brother. An attempt
Is being made to have Jeffries referee the
Thompson-Lynch fight tonight.
The herald., 1898-05-26

Of army ribbon and declared his intention
to do good among his mates. When 1t
was certain that war was about to be de-
clared he took occasion to talk with his
fellow sailors about the hereafter, telling
them that 1t was reasonably certain that
some Of their number would be killed in
the sea fights which were sure to follow
the declaration. Here Is an extract from
the letter:
Last Sunday got permission to hold
little meeting in the forecastle, and
told the boys they might be killed, and
they ought to get ready to die. When
asked how many Of them wanted to get
ready ten of them, among them two of
the marines. held up their hands, and
prayed with them, and they said 1t was
all right. We amt afraid Of any foe
now."-New York Dispatch.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Fire Department Matters

At the session of the fire commissioners
yesterday morning the chief was author
lied to sell to the street sprinkling con-
tractor 400 feet of condemned fire hose at
80 cents per foot
The mayor called attention TO the grain
and hay contracts which are soon to ex-
pire. These contracts provided for a very
low rate on both grain and hay. and the
mayor suggested that 1t would be we'll to
arrange for supplies after the contracts
expire.
The matter was laid over for one week for
action.
The monthly payroll Of the fire depart
ment, amounting to $5452.60. was approved.
The herald., 1898-05-26
ToDAY's ELECTION
For or Against the Issuanceof Fire and
Bridge Bonds

Today at the polls the fate Of the fire
and bridge bonds will be settled That both
will carry seems to be considered as as
sured. Notwithstanding which the friends
Of the bonds are out hustling to see that
% full vote as possible is polled. The
issuance Of $4,000 fire department bonds
means that saving of nearly $1,000 year
will be effected by the city owning its own
engine houses. that, with this, five addi-
tional companies will be equipped and Sec
lions Of the city at present inadequately
protected will be properly cared for
The bridge bonds are voted upon separ-
ately and provide that $4,000 shall be is
sued to pay for the construction of five
new bridges which are badly needed. A
voter may vote for one and not the other
but It Is probable that they will stand OF
fail together. A full vote should be cast
and every property owner should go to the
polls.
There IL only one polling place in ward
the location Of which is as follows: First
ward, No. 900 Downey avenue; Second
The herald., 1898-05-26

Tsln Ching Chung, a Chinese gentle
man who was Yale student few years
ago, has undertaken the defense Of thu rat
as an article Of diet. He says: what
the carrot is to the horses coat the rat
is to the human hair. Neither FACE can be
explained, but every horseman knows
that regimen Of carrots will make his
stud as smooth and lustrous as velvet,
and the Chinese. especially the women,
know that rats used as food stops the
falling out Of the hair and makes the
locks soft, silky and beautiful. I have
seen 1t tried many times and every time
1t succeeded"
The herald., 1898-05-26
To Lay a Conduit

The Los Angeles Lighting company took
out permits yesterday from the street SUI
perintendent's department for the con-
struction of conduits throughout the con-
duit area. The company was refused per-
mission to tear UP Main street. and tina.
thoroughfare was exempted in the permit
issued. Notwithstanding the appeals of the
company. Under the law. the paving con-
tractor has exclusive control of the street
thirty days after the completion of the
contract. and Mr.. Drain could. therefore.
issue no permit.
The lighting company had arranged to
get Its wires into the San Gabriel conduit.
and so announced to the council. but the
deal between the companies fell through.
The lighting company has a portion Of the
material on the ground, and win rush mat
ters so as to have all wires and poles down
by July Sd.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Dewey's Men Expected Death

Ten sailors Of the Olympia, Admiral
Dewey's flagship in the famous fight off
Manila on May 1, prepared for what they
believed to be sure death by making pro-
LESSONS of religion under the unlearned
teachings Of Salvation Army Soldier"
who was sailor on that ship. Before
leaving for Key West, where she will take
UP special spiritual work among the SOL
diers and sailors. Bragadier Alice Lewis
of that organization received letter from
John Cramp, one Of the sailors in the Grew
Of the Olympia. Cramp was converted
in one of Brigadier Lewis meetings in
New York two years ago, and when he
went back on board ship he wore piece
The herald., 1898-05-26
morning at the Fitzgerald Music and Piano

morning at the Fitzgerald MUSIC anu TidHo
companys
Like no other player Ysaye, the king of
all violin virtuosos, illustrates the intimacy
which exists between violinistSand his in
strument. and intimacy which must exist
If we are to be told what violin music is-a
wonderful instrument, closer than any but
the human voice to him who excites 1t to
speech, more tightly interknit with his
being. Our mind Is upon only one thing
the music, the music! How it sings and
croons and weeps and walls and laughs and
shouts for the mere joy of expressing it.
self. 1t is the eloquence of romanticism,
the spirit through which music came into
being. that Ysaye's violin proclaims. wheth-
er the composition in hand be modern
piece surcharged with dramatic feeling or
enc of those old sonatas of Bach which
sound with the fullness Of quartet
breathe a marvellous tenderness and scin-
tillates in the very gladness Of their awak-
ening. when Ysaye plays them.
The herald., 1898-05-26
COAST DEFENSE
Arms Will Be Furnished for Military
ORGANIZATION


Los Angeles is bound to be protected
from possible invading foe. The board OF
trade, with other organizations of the city,
wrote Senators White and Perkins on
the subject and received reply yester-
day from Senator Perkins, as follows:
yours of May 18th, with copy Of the
resolution asking for equipment for the
coast defense artillery regiment, Is at
hand. In reply I would say that person.
ally called upon the secretary OF war and
the secretary of the navy in relation to
the subject matter Of coast defenses in
Southern California, and the secretary OF
war Immediately wrote the general COM
manding the division Of the United States
army In California to make such detail as
he, In his judgment, deemed necessary for
the purpose named. The secretary of the
navy also gave similar instructions to the
commodore Of the Pacific coast war YES
sells The federal government can only
furnish (under the law) arms to the state
for private military organization upon
requistion of the governor of the state.
At this time it would not be practicable to
furnish artillery guns, as they are all now
required by United States government
troops"
The Los Angeles delegates to tho Re-
publican state convention which meets on
Tuesday next will make an effort to secure
the holding Of the convention of 1899 In Los
Angeles. They have asked for the appoint
ment of committees from the commercial
bodies to assist in this effort. The board
of trade committee consists Of Messrs. w.
C. Patterson, H. Jevne and ]. ]. Bergin.
The chamber Of commerce committee con-
fists of Messrs. l.. A. Croft, E. f. c. Klokke
and H. Hawgood. The joint committees
will meet this morning at 1890 at the
board of trade rooms to confer regarding
the arrangements to be made.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Festival Of the Law

The Hebrews Of the city will generally
observe the Jewish holiday which begins
this evening at shutdown. Most of the
business places will be closed and services
will be held by Rabbi Solomon at the syn
agogue on Ninth street and by Rabbi Edel-
man at the old Masonic hall at 1854 South
Spring. Services will begin at $50.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Czar Reed Objects

WASHINGTON, May 25-Speaker Reed
squarely refused yesterday to allow the
Hawaiian annexation question to be
brought up in the House. The request to
fix a day was made by Representatives
Dingley, Grosvenor, Dalzell and Hender-
son, the four most prominent Republican
leaders. They called on the Speaker and
told him that the sentiment among the Re-
publicans Is overwhelmingly in favor of
the passage Of the bill Reed said 1t would
be useless to consider the bill at this time
before the Senate had disposed of the war
revenue measure.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Final Iuspectiou

At 10 o'clock this morning Street Superin-
tendent Drain and City Engineer Dock
weller will be at the corner of Fourth and
Main streets to receive property owners
who may have a kick against the repair
ing Of Main street from First to Ninth,
which has Just been completed. If no pro-
tests are received the street will probably
be accepted.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Watching the Press

TAMPA, Fla, May 25.-An order was is
sued today by order Of General Shafter re-
curing every newspaper correspondent at
Tampa to furnish headquarters a copy Of
the paper which the reporter represents. A
strict watch will be kept on all matter
printed under a Tampa date, and any pro-
hibited matter will result in a refusal by
the censor to pass matter written for the Of
Tending newspaper.
The herald., 1898-05-26

Coroner Campbell went to San Pedro
yesterday to hold an inquest on the re-
mains OF An unknown man who was found
in the slough between San Pedro and VIII
mington- Deputy Sheriff Barnhill also
went to investigate whether or not there
was any foul play connected with the
mans death.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Patriotism Ravivad Anaw

The present generation has never wit.
messed such an outpouring Of the senti-
ment Of patriotism as the war with Spain
has evoked. Never before have the ma.
tional colors been SO profusely, SO uni.
versally displayed in city. town and viii
lage. Never before has the younger gen.
Grafton Of men been so profoundly stirred
by illusions to the country's cause.-New
York Times.
The herald., 1898-05-26

ward, No. 12s Temple street; Third ward,
city Hall; Fourth ward. 1861 South Fig
ueroa street; Fifth ward, Twenty-third
and Thompson streets; Sixth ward, corner
Washington and Central avenue; Seventh
ward. 61O East Fifth street; Eighth ward.
Pico house; Ninth ward. fire engine house.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Folly Of Deforestation

Spain furnishes to the world a melan.
choly example Of the improvidence Of the
policy Of unrestricted tree cutting. Its
arid territory. its torrential streams, are
the natural result Of indifference to or ig-
norance Of the demands Of wise fore
sight. We do not want TO make q Spain
of America-either physically or morally
Boston Post.
The herald., 1898-05-26

was an exhibition Of extreme littlenesn
for him to remember the unfortunate
events of the camps of 1864 when he cams
into an office which gave him superiority
and power over the soldiers with whom he
then was associated and who still re-
manned In the military service.-ChicaRo
Chronicle.
The herald., 1898-05-26

Oficer Talamantes arrested Frank Clay
ton last night on suspicion Of having stolen
sixteen feet Of hose with nickle nozzle
from the new building on the west side Of
broadway south of First street.
The herald., 1898-05-26
PERSONAL

Rev. N. H. Whittlesey of New Haven,
Conn.,, Is in the city on a pleasure trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Citron will receive
friends on Friday afternoon in honor Of
the confirmation Of their son Joe, at 43S
South Alvarado street.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Should FORGET Them

When General Russell A. Alger was APP
pointed secretary Of war he should have
exhibited enough magnanimity to forget
his feuds growing out of the civil war. It
The herald., 1898-05-26

The house without flag these days has
q lonesome look, as II the Inhabitants
had gone to the rear for fear OF bonn
bardment.
The herald., 1898-05-26
Ready for Orders

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK,
Ca, May 25.-The volunteer army at Chick
amauga park now numbers 49, 914 men, and
this will be increased by 10000 by the close
of the week.
The herald., 1898-05-26
YsaYe-GerardY

The advance sale Of seats for the Ysaye-
Gerardy-Lachaume company opens this
The herald., 1898-05-26
DEATHS

FATMAN-Cora, beloved wife Of e. B.
Fatman. daughter of Mrs. Louise I'LL
man Of Ell Paso, Tex.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
TRAFFIC. ON THE LAKES,
It's Great Growth shown I'm n Rcport
by Geo. G. TnneiI

Secretary Gage has transmitted to Con-
gross report on lake commerce made by
Mr.. George q. Tunell of Chicago. under
The direction of the bureau OF statistics.
1t is stated to be tie first serious attempt
TO describe statistically this important
branch of the domestic commerce of The
United States.
Il cannot," Secretary Gage states. too
strongly urge the expedency of making
this commerce a subject of annual record
ard investigation. The statistics of rail
way transportation have become a recog-
rized branch of the governments statis-
teal service; but the necessary compile
ment, the movement of merchandise on
lakes, rivers and canals, has been neglect
ed Compared with the shipping tonnage
employed in the foreign commerce of the
United States, the activity of lake ship
ping is far greater. The bulk of transac-
tons in the lake-ca-rying interests is SO
large as to rank it among the great con-
veyers of the world. The concentration
upon small number of commodities as
wei as in a few companies, appears to
make statistical records comparatively
simple. On the important economic infiu-
enceS of this trade / need not dwell. TA.y
are Of vital Importance in feeding domcs-
tic industries, and in permitting a further
extension of American commercial inter-
ests in foreign markets. These influences
are becoming stronger each year. and /
btiltNc' Tie lllIis mas come Nntn iheN
should be made subject to official record, in
order ihat they may he inteiligently studied
ana directed so as to produce the highest
benefits to the Industrial and commercial
interests Of the United States"
Mr.. Tunell reports that in the earlier
years the commerce passing through the
Detroit river was nearly equal to the total
movement on the lakes. In recent years.
however, business between Lake Superior
and Lake Michigan ports has largely in
creased. with the result thai the commerce
through the Detroit river is not how so
good an index of the whole movement on
the lakes as formerly. In 1913 the freight
tonnage as registered by the movcrn INT
through the Detroit river was reported to
be 100000 tons. In 1896, ii had increased
to .. 10000 tons.
The most satisfactory evidence of the
growth of traffic upon the great lakes is
the growth OF the lake fleet. From 1868 TO
1872 the lake fleet did not quite maintain
its own, and then made rapid gains until
1915. when the total tonnage stood at -,S1 ,1:54.
From this point the tonnage steadily de-
clincd until 1879 when IL stood at 81 Gi2
tens. The next year the tonnage increased
to 557 942 tons and during the two follow
ing years jumped to CASSIE. and then in
creased slowly until 1856. being but 690:J9
in that year. About this time the new era
in lake transportation began The total
tonnage now is 1926, $50, having almost
doubled since 1856.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-14
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