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Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
OFFICIAL SLAVES OF sHYLocKs

The county grand jurys report as made public yes
terday, reveals this astonishing fact:
I'VE find upon investigation that about rs per cent
of the employees in and about the court house make it
rule to sell their time to brokers at large discount
thus anticipating their earnings and placing them under
the control of money lenders such an extent as to be-
in opinion, menace to the public service"
The grand jury recommends that a law be enacted
making such transaction offense against public
policy, punishable by dismissal"
ing been called to it at times by The Herald that the
practice of shaving salaries and wages prevailed at
both the house and the city hall 1t has not been
suspected however, that the practice reached such
magnitude as is revealed in the grand jurys report
1t is simply amazing to learn that threefourths of
county officials and employees, and presumably a like
proportion in the citys service slaves of the money
sharks.
An emergency may occur, of course, making It nee.
essary for county city official to hypothecate his
months salary. But such emergencies are rare All
employees in service of this city county are
we'll paid and there be for such improvi-
dence as is disclosed by the grand urys report There
ground for suspicion concerning the habits of any
employe who habtually lives ahead of his income by
selling his earnings to the shylocks.
How long would we'll conducted business concern
continue in employment who should thus live be,
yond their means?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
STATE CONTROL OF LIFE INSURANCE

The first drastic action by relative to the life
insurance disclosures has been taken by Nevada The
controller and insurance commissioner of that state
has revoked the license of the New York Life nsur
company, barring it from business connections
therein And the official notice characterzes the man.
agement of the company corrupt, accusing it of
fraudulent disposal of funds entrusted to it,"
Whether not California should follow the lead of
the sister state in this is question likely to bring
considerable discussion 1t is not probable, how
ever, that any such action will be taken by the au
thores of this state until after the completion of the
investigation in New York and the passing of judgment
the issues involved.
The testimony already elected leaves no doubt in
the public mind that the business of the three big life
insurance companies has been shamefully if not
tonly mismanaged. But official action on the part of
states based incomplete evidence, is premature In
justice the managers of the companies such
action should be suspended until the case against them
is closed and the verdict rendered,
But aside from the judicial aspect there is ques-
tion public opinion about life insurance manage
ment henceforth There is a widespread feeling that
the whole life insurance system should be revised at
least the extent of afordng ali policy holders the
opportunity to what is going behind the scenes
of management
What means shall be taken in the way of life in
reform is question of very grave concern.
The most radical suggestion, with powerful influences
behind it, proposes that the whole business shall be
brought under the control of the federal government
President Roosevelt has nt!mated his approval OF that
plan 1t is Objectionable however the broad ground
that it would afford nest for thousands of worthless
politicians and henchmen, expanding the already too
wide field Of official graft would be bad precedent,
also, pointed out by Commissioner Garfield of the
federal bureau of corporations. He says:
"It involves radical industrial and political changes
by Capitalization of power in the federal govern
ment and presents serious difficulties because of its
effect upon the authority of the state such
poraons in matters of taxation local regulations"
The step taken by Nevada is broadly important
however showing that the states meanwhile have
the power reform life insurance methods and that
without the necessity for setting the precedent of pac
ing the business under federal control The people of
every in the Union stirred deeply by the pres
revelations and their powerful influence will be felt
in pressing their officials to take decisive action
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Beautiful Church Weddinq

An interesting wedding solemnized
last evening was that of Miss Alice
Stribling and Harry G. Elliott, which
took place at the Boyle Heights Con-
gregational church at $3.50 o'clock. Rev.
r. F. Maclaren officiated. Three arches
of ferns and white blossoms were
erected at the altar and the bridal
party stood under the central one, from
which a wedding bell depended Bas-
kets of flowers were also effectively ar
ranged. The bridal gown was of white
gauze taffeta over taffeta, and the con-
ventional wedding veil was fastened in
place with a cluster of orange bios
SONS.
Instead of a bouquet the bride car
ried a white prayerbook. Her only Or
nament was a pearl sunburst, the gift
Of the bridegroom. The brides father,
]. F. Stribling, gave her away, and she
was attended by her sister, Miss Nettie
Stribling as maid of honor, ana three
maids, Miss Jessie Stribling, Miss
Florence Brooks and Miss Alice
Blanchard.
The maid of honor wore pink i'm
ported net over pink taffeta and carried
pink tiger lilies.
The bridesmaids were gowned alike
in white dotted swiss fashioned after
the style of 1880. Each carried a
bouquet of maidenhair ferns.
The best man was Leonard Mailman
and the young men who served as ush-
ers were Arthur Pail, Henry Stribling
and Donald Cowan. Roy Crist played
the wedding marches and during the
ceremony NeVin's Love Song"
After the ceremony a wedding supper
was served at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Stribling
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

One of the most charmingly appointed
weddings of the season took place last
evening at the home of Mrs. Lulu N.
Hinton, 1888 West Seventh street, Miss
Bessie Entwistle Hinton and George
Edward Munger being united by Rev
Baker 2. Lee of Christ Episcopal
church. in the presence of a large COM
pany of guests.
In the living room where the beauti-
full ceremony was performed a canopy
of asparagus plumosus had been erect
ed and peeping from the greenry were
numerous white doves. The altar
was banked with pink and white
cosmos and quantities of the blossoms
We're in evidence in every part of the
room.
The charming young bride was
gowned in a handsome robe of duch-
esse lace falling over an under gown
of chiffon and taffeta. A long tulle
wedding veil was caught in her hair
and she carried a shower bouquet of
lilies of the valley. Four matrons of
honor, all gowned in beautiful costumes
If pink and white pompadour taffeta
and wearing tulle wells, who attended
her were her two cousins, Mrs. Sump-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

ter F. Zombro and Mrs. Horace G.
Gates, and Mrs. George w. Munger,
jr., and Mrs. Joseph Kingsman Eli
son. Her maid of honor was Miss Belle
Whitaker, whose gown was of white
figured in pale blue. A shower bou-
quet of pink and white cosmos, pink
tulle and satin ribbons were carried
by each. The bride was given away by
her mother, who was gowned in laven-
der crepe de chine and carried violets
The two dainty little maids who as
sisted as flower girls were Misses Flea
nor Hinton and Olga Simpson, dressed
just alike in pink and white, fluffy
little white gowns being frightened by
ribbons of pink.
Mr.. Munger was attended by his
brother, Mr.. James Munger of St.
Louis as best man, and young women
in beautiful evening dresses who as
sisted were Misses Nora Sterry, Ruth
Sterry Lois Burns, Shirley Jenkins,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
October 5 i'm the Worlds History

style" of time commenced
Springfield, Mass. attacked by the Indians.
Phpps British
summoned the place the following day but the French
surrender The
n a
expedition British provincals before Port
in
Annapolis, in honor of the
1789-The Versailles
meeting was % prevent a catastrophe
British
by the
Acon Lake Ontario between the American feet under Com
modore Chauncey British squadron.
Murfreesboo
pulsed Chattanooga, Tenn bombaded by Gen.
attacked
failed the attempt and the assaants were
raid; of Canadian custom house.
9O3-The Washington fifteen
in he postal
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

Bess Allen, Jane Lamb, Florence
Avery, Pansy and Edith Whitaker.
Receiving with the bridal party at
the close of the ceremony were Mines.
C. N. Sterry, w. N. Neuer, A. N.
Dadivson, 7. J. Douglas, w. H. Burns,
+. T. Bicknell, Fred Fay, M. 7.
Whitaker, Frank Simpson.
Lowinsky was in charge of the music,
which included the wedding march
from Lohengrin as the bride entered
the room, Mendelssohn's march at the
close of the ceremony and a cello solo
during the reading of the service.
The wedding supper was served at
small tables in the court, which was
canopied with festoons of electric
lights. Elaborate decorations were ar
ranged there as in all parts of the
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Munger have gone for
wedding trip, after which they will
be at home at 2S99 Roxbury avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

itors. and a committee with Mrs. Ada
r. Hand and Mrs. A. Garbutt at the
head is making n thorough canvass OF
homes where there Is a possible chance
of installing one or more of the dele
gates.
Mrs. Emma Cash spoke on the sub
ect "Our Convention" n, the afternoon
session, and "reminiscences of conVen-
ton work and workers We're given by
Mrs. Fitzgerald.
Temperance work In Japan occupied
part of the session Noted mission
workers from Japan were present Miss
Uta Hayashi u Japanese missionary,
spoke and Miss Harrison, who has for
nineteen years been Interested In mis-
sion work in the orient acted as in
terpreter for her,
Miss Alice Miller another missionary
to Japan who has spent eleven years
in that country, arrived in Los Angeles
last night at 1925 o'clock and was met
by a delegation from the w. C. r. u.
She is a guest at the home of Rev. b.
F. Coulter of the Broadway Christion
church.
Miss Miller will hold a meeting Sun
day afternoon at 8 o'clock at the First
Methodist church for the purpose of
organizing Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union for the Japanese resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Prepare for w. c. T. U. Convention

Entertainment" was the great
problem before the Los Angeles Coun-
ty w. C. T. U. federation at an all-day
session held yesterday in the Temper
ance temple.
The meeting of the federation was
the last before the opening of the ma
tional convention to be held in Los
Angeles during the last week of this
month, and the morning session was
occupied with plans for the entertain
ment of the 800 delegates who will be
in attendance from other states.
A special train will arrive in Los
Angeles October "a carrying 1000 white
ribboners. The train will be met at
San Bernardino by delegation of local
women, and after being given recep-
ton here the women will be taken to
the various homes where they will be
guests.
Some difficulty is being experienced
in finding accommodations for the yis-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
THESE LIVE AGENTS SELL
THE HERALD
IN THE CITY.

HOTEL VAN NUYS BROADWAY news
stand, 416 South Broadway.
HOTEL NATICK news stand, 110 West
First.
HOTEL HOLLENBECK news stand,
Second and Spring.
ID. F. GARDNER, 3O5 South Spring.
HOTEL ANGELUS news stand, corner
Fourth and Spring.
HOTEL WESTMINSTER news stand,
corner Fourth and Main.
HOTEL R0SSLYN. 437 South Main.
n. A. ROHN, 513 South Spring.
RAMONA BOOK COMPANY, POT West
Fifth
H. w. COLLINS, 6s3 South Main.
j. RAWAK, Hotel LanI1ershim news
stand, corner Seventh and Broadway.
NEW ERA BOOK COMPANY, 651 South
HOLMES BOOK COMPANY. AL South
HOTEL NADEAU news stand, corner
First and Spring.
OLIVER & HAINES, 1OS South Spring.
HOTEL VAN NUYS news stand, Fourth
n. 3. MOORE, 1922 Pasadena avenue.
Freeman IISCOMBE COMPANY, six.
teenth and Main.
MIR. GANsERT, corner Seventh and
MIR. HARMON, 104 North DAILY.
MRS. KORBELL, 1868 East First.
BANKS G GREEN, 1900 South Main.
HOLMES BOOK COMPANY, 257 South
M. A. REM, 61s East Fifth.
N. LOENNECKER, 251 East Fifth.
G. WETHERILL, 244S South Main.
d. AMOS, 514 West Seventh.
10. JOPE, go West Seventh.
G. SAI<ELARES, 515 North Main.
JACOB MORTENSEN, 312 North Main.
HENRY PORATH, 623 Central avenue.
A. S. RALPH, III Commercial.
w. l.. SHOCKLEY, 151 North Main.
MAX ROTH CIGAR CO., 100 South MaiT
j. II. ALLEN, 1916 East First.
LADD & STORY, 2133 East First.
@. TATE, $500 East Fourth.
SU PHELPS, 172S East Seventh.
A. METZGER, $40 East Ninth.
MIR, CUTBUSH. corner East First and
Utah.
NORFOLK STOVE CO., 2063 West PIco.
A. ELMSTEAD, 2O20 South Main.
III. STRICKLIN, 2053 Santa Fe avenue.
II. O. ABLE, 624 East Fifth.
A. NJ. DUFF, Twenty-first street and
Maple avenue.
j. X. DUKE, 2O20 Central avenue.
DAVIS q SATCHELL, los North boyle
avenue.
II. J. HOUSE, 2OO1 East Main
J. VALDEZ, 1926 East nIaina
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

of 2529 East First street. Decorations
in the home were also in green and
white, and the brides table was beau
tiful with an arrangement of white
carnations, maidenhair ferns and white
tulle. The centerpiece for the table
was basket of the ferns and flowers
tied with a lovers knot of tulle.
Mrs. Stribbling wore black taffeta
with lace trimmings, and the bride
groom's mother, Mrs. M. G. Elliott,
wore champagne colored silk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott have gone to
Santa Barbara for their wedding trip,
after which they will be at home at S23
Coronado street.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Gives Garden Fete

Many interesting parties are being
arranged for the garden fete to be
given this evening at the homes of It.
S. Fuller and C. S. Leighton on West
Twenty-fourth street for the Indepen-
dent Church of Christ. Among those
who will entertain guests are Mesdames
]. V. Vickers, Archibald Douglas, C. B.
Woodhead, Sheldon Borden, Lyman
Farwell, ]. B. Banning, M. A. Lewis,
H. ]. Owens, S. A. Kendall and j. S.
Barnum. Music will be furnished by
Chiffarelli's band.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Wonan's Clubs
BADGER Clubs Reciprocity Day

Presidents and delegates from all the
federated clubs of Los Angeles were
guests of the California Badger CLUB
yesterday afternoon at a reciprocity day
at the home of the Badger clubs presi-
dent, Mrs. George Drake Ruddy OF
Wiltshire boulevard.
Mrs. Ruddy presided and each presi-
dent brought greetings from her club
and told of the special work in which
the organization she represents is most
Interested
Madam Caroline M. Severance and
Mrs. Edgar German, vice president of
the state federation, were guests of
honor, and Mrs. Ruddy read a beautiful
tribute to Madam Severance. THE
Mother of Clubs
Charles Dwight Willard and Rev. B.
Fay Mills were the principal speakers
of the afternoon. MT. Willard spoke
on civic improvement and the necessity
for cooperation between all who work
for the best interests of the city. He
paid a high tribute to the work of
the women's club in Los Angeles.
Mr.. Mills spoke on the necessity of
hrotherly love, and told many inter-
esting incidents in the life of Judge
Benjamin Lindsey of the Juvenile court
of Denver and other men who are
practicing the doctrine of kindness and
trust When dealing with CRIMINALS.
Mrs. Minda Bidwell Bedford, recently
of Kansas City, Mo-, gave two delight
full vocal solos, accompanied by Miss
Grace Adele Freely.
Mrs. Ruddy was assisted in receiving
by Mesdames W. j. Scholl, Theron
Nichols, Edward w. Gilmore, Clarence
Pease and w. F. Pleas, while the COM
mittee in charge of serving refresh
ments included Mesdames j. G. Hutch
inson, E. C. Dieter, Charles A. Lowell,
Frank Gordon and w. w. Gilmore
Presidents and delegates present were
Mrs. Frank w. King and Miss Helen
Kimball, Ebell; Mrs. w. II. Housh and
Mrs. w. H. Bradley, Ruskin Art; Mrs.
e. K. Foster and Mrs. Berthold Baruch,
Friday Morning; Mrs. Willoughby Rod
man and Mrs. D. G. Stephens, civic
federation; Mrs. Jefferson Gibbs and
Miss Anna M. Davis, Woman's parlia-
ment; Mrs. William John Scholl and
Mrs. w. G. Eisenmayer, Treble Clef
Mrs. Philip Gerhardy and Mrs. M. A.
Kinney, Wednesday Morning; Mrs. c.
I. Lewis and Mrs. c. A. Parmelee, Cos
mos; Mrs. j. r. Reynolds and Miss
Edith Cook, Boyle Heights Entire Nous;
Mrs. S. M. Sweet and Mrs. Idah Nee
cham Strawbridge, Woman's Press;
Mrs. M. G. Osmond and Mrs. Brook,
Highland Park Ebell.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Dan Cupid's Back

Dan Cupid from vacations home;
He's had busy summer;
He's taking inventory now,
And say, but it's a hummer.
Item: One girl with sunny hair,
Who 'ticed ten men into her lair:
Item: A maid with eyes of brown,
Who broke up half a mountain town;
Item: One trustful girl, and coy,
Who played with hearts as if toy:
Item: She with the laughing lips,
Who dealt out freely honey-sips.
All samples of a season brief,
Yet full of fun beyond belief.
Item: A husband left at home,
While wifey went to flirt alone;
Item: A garden (rooD; a stage,
A blondined beauty, all the rage;
Item: A supper meath the moon
Return of wifey all too soon!
Item: A spicy row, of course,
A lawyer, hearing, and divorce;
Just samples of a season brief,
Yet full of woe beyond belief!
Item: A moonlit stretch of sand.
A man, a maid, a long-held hand;
Item: A murmured word, and sweet,
A doubling soft, a glad retreat
Item: An interview with ma,
A quick-wired blessing from her pa!
Item: The sound of wedding bells,
The tales finale quickly tells.
Just samples of a season brief
Yet full of bliss beyond belief!
Dan Cupid from vacations home,
He's had a lively summer!
That is his inventory, now,
And-isn't it a hummer?
w. H, c,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Pi-LineS and Pick-Ups
Gets His Wish

Gets His Wish
Hall Caine, the mighty man of Man,
Who Yields prolific pen,
Says he despises loud applause
From men.
Well, Hall, not to be impolite,
OF worries you are quit
So far. we can't see that you've won
A bit!
John D. says money is not all in this
world. The Standard Oil seems to be
about the size of the rest.
No wonder it costs so much to run the
big insurance companies. Don't they
have to pay for skeletons in both graves
and closets?
Miss Orange-Polly is welded to her art
Miss Citron-PolIy needs a divorce; SO
does her art.
Mr.. Plum-Why did d. B. Hill only get
$4,000 from an insurance company when
Depew got $4,000?
Mr.. Prunes-Wasn't Hill Democrat?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Farewell Concert

The concert to be given this evening
by Miss Grace Adele Freely will bring
out many society people, as wide in
terest is felt in the talented young
artist, who will leave soon for a years
study in the east. Many prominent
women are entertaining large parties.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Ruskin Art Club

The Ruslkin Art club began it's sea-
sons work yesterday afternoon in the
beautiful new quarters in the Blan-
chard building. Mrs. W. II. Housh,
the president of the club, made happy
little speech in which she spoke of her
hopes for the coming year before turn
ing over the session to Mrs. J. A. Walls
and Mrs. Rose Smith. who We're the
leaders for the morning. The plan of
work for the year was discussed and
the ever favorite theme of the art club.
a fine arts building, was not forgotten.
The first of the series of lessons on
American art which will occupy the
members during this year, was given
yesterday, painting in colonial and
revolutionary times being the topic for
the morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

trusted empoye in local title insurance concern
is reported to be absconder confessed defauer
Within month"; it is averred he distracted several
thousand dollars of the companys funds In pentent
letter friend he admits that all his money is used
up he begs that Ibis little family be looked AFTER
"a wife and two young children. It is said "he had
many sporting friends" That tells the story.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

It that conditions in certain city cafes de-
pend largely upon the point of view. jealous minister
recently reported that he things in such places
shocked his sensibities. On the contrary special
officer detailed to investigate the matter thoroughly
ports having nothing unseemy. 1t all appears
depend of the glasses through which the
observer looks.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

is regrettable that the project of the local lodge Of
Eks for building of their is in danger of falling
to materalize The proposition called for handsome
six-story structure at the of Fifth and Olive
streets where site was secured several months ago.
1t is hoped however that the obstacles presented NAV
be overcome
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

Chicago club woman astonished her hearers when
in the course of address she approved former Pres
dent Clevelands views about womens clubs She said:
i am glad that so many women in this club have re-
fused election to positions Of honor the ground that
baby needs at home'" What's the matter with the
Chicago babies?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
And II Never Came Back

WILL see the papers say that the
bicycle is coming back.
Phil bet mine won't.
Will-Why so?
Phil-Some geezer stole it four years
ago.-Portland Oregonian.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
Plan Lawn Party

The young women of the Atlas chap
ter of All Saints church, Highland
Park will give a lawn party on the
afternoon and evening of Thursday,
October 12, at the residence of DR.. and
Mrs A. G. l.. Trew, 146 East Avenue sc.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

The completion of another Atlantic cable as inst a
ported attracts but little public attention in these dave
There in the world 382 submarine cables excu
sve of those in lakes and other interior waterways with
total length of 1S9 423 miles. The first successful
cable was laid in 1866
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05
To Hold Bazaar

The Woman's Guild of All Saints
church, Highland Park, will hold a
bazaar on behalf of the building fund
On the afternoon and evening of
Wednesday and Thursday, December G
and T.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

Pomonas ambition to be the hub Of new county
is chilled by the objection of Bernardino county to
spare any of its vast domain. The talk about a new
adjustment of Los Angeles city and county boundaries
inspires Pomona with hope
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

The great dam in Kern river, which is the source
OF the Edison companys power for it's Los Angeles eec
trio supply is reported as finished This ample
facilities for supplying the city with electric light and
power transmitted distance of about 100 miles
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

The National Association of Food Manufacturers
in session at New York. is preparing pure food bill"
for submission to congress. Probably their motto is
Let us make the food laws of nation and we care
not who eat the stuff"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

The arrest of local restaurant keeper for having
In his possession meat in which sulphurc acid"
recalls the embamed beef experience time of the
Spanish-American war. The present prices of meats
should be sufficient preservative.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

Never again will it be appropriate to ask Can anv
good thing come out of Chicago?" Mayor Dunno has
created bureau OF conduct and manners and one of
the first orders therefrom is fppancy and surness
city employees will mean immediate discharge"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

The International tuberculosis congress- in session
at Paris, concludes that overwork is predisposing
cause OF consumption. Persons who have an intense
aversion for work will see the necessity of exercising
great caution in future
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

The Importance of the visit the president by John
Mitchell of the coal miners union, which was much
talked about smmered down to effort on the part of
John to get job for personal friend in the internal
revenue service.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

Policy holders of the big New York life insurance
companies want the money back that went into the
Republican campaign fund. It would be hard to get
back the same money without rummaging the tils of
about all the liquor shops in the United States
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-05

For zeal in the prohibition cause the citizens of the
northern town of Mayfeld take first premium They
are paying into the town treasury the equivalent of
what would have been received in licenses of saloons
that were closed by temperance effort