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Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
WAR ON UNSIGHTLY POLES
West Adams Street Residents Desire
Ordinance Enforced

Members of the improvement asso-
Citations of West Adams and Figueroa
streets are determined that the ordi-
nance relating to the placing of tele-
phone and electric light wires in con-
duits within their district shall be en-
forced strictly.
A meeting of the members of both
associations was held Thursday after
noon at the California club head
quarters, and at that time commit
tee was appointed to employ an attor-
ney and to begin active work to Sc
cure the carrying out OF the ordi-
nance.
The ordinance was passed by the city
council last November and the various
companies using poles and wires within
certain district were given six months
time in which to place their wires un-
derground. Although more than two
months have elapsed 1t is said the
companies have as yet showed no dis
position to comply with the terms Of
the ordinance. except that two of the
companies have circulated petitions
among property owners asking permis-
sion to erect poles in back yards.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
AN EXPERIENCE THAT FAILS TO TEACH

The rule that experience teaches" is not always
liable. II II we're invarabe rule the thousands of
cotton mill operatives at Fall River would not now be
crowdng to get back the positions they held six
months ago Last July they entered upon strike for
higher wages and they striking continually until
last Wednesday. Then Governor Douglas, the new
Democratic chief executive of Massachusetts, succeeded
in ending the strike causing the big cotton mills
to operations. All the operatives were allowed
to return to their former places at the old rate Of
wages The net financial result of the strike is loss
of six months production of the mills the loss of wages
for that time by the operatives and vast loss to the
general business interests of Fall River
But the financial loss from that protracted strike
was only one feature and by the most i'm
portant The most deplorabe feature was the
desution and suffering entaied upon the families Of
the striking wage What that must have been
be imagined from the fact that the weekly pay
rolls of the mills aggregated $150OOO. The total loss
in for the half year therefore, foots up SS9OOOO0
During the period of idleness all the trade unions
with which the Fall River workers were afiliated
drawn upon for of support thus causing
the effect of the strike to be felt in remote localities
But with all the assistance rendered it is stated
that many families of the strikers dependent for
subsistence free soup houses and other charities.
Dull business in the cotton manufacturing industry
made necessary for the mill to reduce opera
ing expenses last July, and scale of wages was
introduced with average reduction of 1914 per cent
former rates The operatives spurned the offer of
loaf with a slice equal to one-eghh of it taken off
and for half year they had bread but that of
charity.
Those operatives had been through such experiences
before least had witnessed such experiences by
other workers but they proted not thereby After all
the loss and the suffering by their families they
gladly return to work on the old terms
And that sad experience like all others of the kind
will afford lesson potent enough to prevent its repe
tton
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
FAVOR OF WATER CONGRESS
Chamber of Commerce Advocates q
Study of Conditions

Recently the Los Angeles chamber
of commerce acted favorably on the
proposition to hold a water congress in
this city in the near future. C. b.
Boothe, the executive officer of the
National Irrigation congress, is en-
phatically in favor of holding the
water congress, in order that the whole
question of water supply for the south
land may be considered, and measures
adopted for the cooperation of every
interest in the movement.
1t is proposed that men of prominence
be secured to deliver addresses on the
forests of the state, the conservative
use of water, the proper development
of the water supply, the flow of water
in the different streams and the best
means of preserving the water supply.
1t is further proposed to consider
the best method of taking up the
water question for presentation to the
government at Washington. Those
actively Interested in the water prob
lem assert that much can be accom-
plished IL the proper steps are taken to
mass data and information generally
as to conditions in Southern California
for the use of the senators and con-
gressmen, and all are desirous of hold
ing the congress as soon as possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
STATE TAX AND REVENUE REVISION

The legislature has taken up the subject of state
tax revision in which Governor Pardee evnces spec
al interest At the governors instance, presumably
members of the legislature enlightened thereon
Thursday night by address delivered in the assem-
bly, hall by Prof Plehn of the department of economics
in the state university. The address was interesting
might be expected from its source To what extent
it disclosed practical method for improving the
states method of taxation is another question.
1t being a rule that whose business
is to teach by theory not good guides in the prac
tica affairs of life For instance professor in the
agricultural department Of the university may have
the science of farming down to the neness of needle
point but quite likely he would fail practical grower
of potatoes So in the question of taxation and revenue
1t is thing to lay down a theory and forfy it by
university training, but another thing TO make it fit
in application as an improvement present methods
The state system of taxation is susceptible of i'm
provemen undoubtedly but the subject is of such vital
Importance that every step in that direction should
be taken cautiously Some of Prof. Plehn's recon-
mendations we'll worthy of consideration, others
are questionable and some either impractcable
or worse The professor says truly, 1T is enough to
study the tax roll to show that personal property
capes taxation to very great extent" Specifically
he the kinds of property which notably escape
bank deposits and merchandise" AS both of these
classes of property assessable generally in the
personal tax does Prof Plehn propose that the
shall invade private accounts in bank and take
inventories of stocks of merchandise?
The suggestion that a state tax be put upon liquor
saloons be feasible, that would be only more
public tax top of the three already imposed. The
saloons pay federal government tax county tax
and city tax for the privilege of doing business and
also personal tax the value of their goods.
state tax top of that load would be only another
feather the camers back"
Stamp taxes might be another source of revenue"
the resourceful professor Without understanding
just what the professor is driving where he pro-
poses to stick his stamps it may be said generally
that Americans have not recovered from their early
aversion to stamp tax and that they tolerate it only
necessity.
The question of tax revision is important that any
suggestions acceptable which calculated to H.
illuminate it, But it is question requiring exhaustive
consideration before any radical action is taken.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
A YELLOW FAKE

The state senate committee federal relations has
reported in favor of recession United States of
Yosemite park and the Mariposa big tree grove The
bill made special order for consideration in the
senate next Tuesday morning It's passage by the legis
the leading state organizations the universities and
nearly all individuals who understand the Importance
of having those natural wonders preserved properly
by the federal government
AS the question is before the legislature for
decisive action 1t is timely to call attention to the
opposition that has been made to the plan of recession
and to the source whence that opposition came. The
Sacramento Union, which, of course has opportunities
for accurate information in legislative affairs has this
to say of the movement aimed to defeat the plan of
recession; 1T taken up by the San Franciso Ex.
aminer simply as a means of sefexploitation, and 1t
has been pursued from beginning end in the spirit
of an advertising fake" The Union explains how the
opposition movement was worked up" by the Exam
iners reporters who stand at street corners with
petition and pencil in hand, literally wayaying every
who passes up or down the street. urging each to
stop long enough to put his name TO the petition to
save the Yosemite valley for California"
Against this advertising fake" opposition on the
part of the Examiner is the Endorsement of the reces
sion plan by more than fifty commercial and trade
bodies and by practically all the leading organizations
of the state But the Examiners fake petition will
be unroed before the legislature all the influence
that yellow journalism will brought to
bear IN EFFORT to defeat the bill.
Legislators from the southern counties understand
the Importance OF passing the bill
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
Wonaan's Clubs
Friday Morning Club

The members of the Friday Morning
club listened to an excellent and in
structive program yesterday morning,
which was contributed by two able
attorneys, A. B. McCutcheon and
Frank j. Thomas, both members of
the board of civil service examiners.
In the course of the two addresses
the audience learned many things
hitherto unthought of by the majority
on civil service, Mr.. McCutcheon
handling in a scholarly way the civil
service or merit system" historically
considered.
The speaker traced the merit system
from the Chinese, who introduced it
many years before it was ever heard
of in any occidental country. It's next
appearance was in England in 1858
and was introduced to controVert the
India spoils system. 1t was then in
troduced in the United States, and is
fast becoming recognized in other coun-
tries
The speaker finished his review of
the subject with "since the adoption of
the federal system of civil service va
rious municipalities throughout the
United States namely, Milwaukee,
New Orleans, Seattle, Chicago, San
Francisco and last, but not least, Los
Angeles, have caused their administra-
tive departments to be brought under
its beneficent provisions. The state
of New York is also under the civil
service and in spite of its many de-
fects, there can be no doubt that
the sentiment of the people is and
will continue to be overwhelming in
its support. AS a basic principle to
be practically applied to the business
of government whether national, state
or municipal, II is sure to stand the
test of time and the golden rule"
Mr.. Thomas followed the speaker by
bright and interesting address on the
civil service as to it's local history and
application.
He gave summary Of the good de-
rived by the commission in Los An
geles and of the great Improvement in
the class of men now employed in va
rious positions over those who We're
victims of the spoils system. In each
depart ment may be found men who,
having been placed as candidates by
the civil service commission and who
have subsequently filled vacancies and
who are of superior minds, bodies and
morals. to say nothing of knowledge
OF their calling. "As a member of the
commission" he said. 1T is perhaps i'll
becoming in me 10 eulogize it's work, but
cannot let the opportunity pass with
out referring TO my co-commissioners
and their conscientious Efforts AK
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
CATHOLIC

Tomorrow, the feast Of ST. Agnes,
Bishop Conaty win preach at the sol
emn mass at st. Agnes church on West
Adams street. Solemn high mass will
be celebrated at 1915 a. M, Rev. G. De
Ceuninck, celebrant; Rev ]. Moncus,
deacon; Rev. M. Scanlon, sub-deacon;
Rev. G. Molony, the pastor. master Of
ceremonies. Bishop Conaty will be
assisted by Rev @. Donahoe, arch
priest; Revs. Lunney, o. f. M, and
scher, deacons of honor. In the after
noon Bishop Conaty will confirm a
class of children. Benedictioin will be
given following the confirmation SER
vice, there being no evening devotions.
Rev. Leo Jules Foin came here the
past week from Fresno. He has been
appointed to the Cathedral of ST. Vib-
lana by Bishop Conaty
General communion will be celebrated
for the members of the English and
German branches Of the Christian
Mothers and Altar societies at St Jo-
seph's church at the o'clock mass to-
morrow morning.
very Rev. Joseph ). Glass, &. M, "
D., president of st. Vincent's college,
has been appointed chaplain of Los An
geles council, Knights of Columbus,
Next Wednesday the conversion of
st. Paul will be observed, it being the
two hundred and seventy-third ami
versary of the founding of the congre-
cation of the mission by st. Vincent
de Paul. High mass will be celebrated
at st. Vincent's church at a. M,
Rev. e. A. Antill, C. NJ, celebrant.
Instructions will be given each day
at S:45 p. m. at st. Marys church,
Boyle Heights, for class preparing to
receive first communion. On Saturdays
special instructions will be given at
1C a. M, omitting the afternoon service.
Rev. Joseph Barron, the pastor, will
be assisted by two Sisters of Charity.
The Young Ladies' and Young Mems
sodalities of st. Vincents church will
give a vaudeville entertainment in the
Father Meyer Memorial hall next
Thursday evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
SALVATION ARMY

The indoor camp meeting held the
past three weeks at the Salvation Army
headquarters, 43S South Spring street,
will close with the services tomorrow.
Adjutant and Mrs. Coe will have
charge assisted by Prof Charles MIL
Ter, Captain Harry Kline and Lieuten-
ants Gates and Mathis. Major and
Mrs. Comet will have charge of the
services at Corps No. 2, 1903 San Pedro
street, assisted by Ensign and Mrs.
Davis and Captain Pinnaman.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
CONGREGATIONAL

The officers and committees of the
Y. P. S. c. e. of the Olivet Congre-
gational church We're entertained at
dinner by the pastor, Rev. b. f. Boiler,
and wife, at their home. 1853 West
Washington street, last week. Follow
ing the dinner a social time was en-
joyed and plans made for the work
OF the coming year. Later in the even
ing those present serenaded several in
valids.
Rev. Dana w. Bartlett, pastor of
the Bethlehem Institutional church,
will preach at the morning service to-
morrow on "The Building of the Spirit
ual Temple" In the evening there will
be no service, a mass meeting to be
held at the Bethlehem church in Dodge
Vile.
Rev. Mr.. Murman Of Minneapolis will
preach at the Oliyet Congregational
church tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
FRANCIS MURPHY

Liberty" will be the topic of Francis
Murphy at the service tomorrow even
ing In Blanchard hall. Henry j. Ste
vens, an attorney. will preside. Ad-
dresses will be made by several promi-
nent business men.
The following officers were elected
for the Francis Murphy Temperance
union last Monday evening: b. f,
West, chairman; Frank Pratt, chief
usher; Mrs. S. r. Alexander. secretary;
j. w. Eccleston, musical director. Mr.
Murphy has selected the following men
for members Of his cabinet; Messrs
S. r. Faroat, j. II. De La Monte, J. w
Eccleston, Frank j. Finlayson, Henry
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
llMlnM nEecuE MlssIoN

Rev. Adam Murman of Minneapolis
will address the meeting tomorrow
evening at the Union Rescue mission.
las North Main street. The police COM
mission will not permit the use of the
gospel wagon of this mission, but
street meetigs will be held at the corner
Of First and Los Angeles streets at Q
D. m. and at Fifth and Broadway at
p. m. The mission will have no con-
nlct with the authorities and will not
attempt to use the wagon until a new
permit is secured.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

pressing the belief that no city ever
had in its service four more faithful
servants, endeavoring to do exact jus
tice both to the city and its employees,
striving to uphold the principles Of
and to protect civil service against the
onslaughts and schemes Of those who
are endeavoring to defeat its objects
and purposes, and on the other hand
preventing the servants of the people
abusing their positions under the cloak
afforded by the protection Of civil serv-
ice"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
M METHODIST

The women of the First Methodist
church will give social afternoon in
the women's parlor Monday afternoon.
Mrs. S. p. Mulford will give an ad-
dress on the worlds fair. The follow
ing women will act as hostesses:
Mines. Beckwth, Brill, Bridenstein,
Brown, Brock and Brodbeck.
Next Tuesday afternoon the Ladies'
Aid society of the Westlake Methodist
church.
The Young Mems Bible and normal
classes of the Prospect Park Methodist
church are preparing to give the DIS
trict School, February II in the church.
The proceeds will be for the benefit of
the building fund.
The corner stone of the Marvin
chapel of the Methodist church, South,
will be laid this afternoon at o'clock.
The chapel is located at the corner of
Fifty-fourth street and Hooper ave-
nue.. Addresses will be made by Revs.
Allen, Howell and Hamilton. Rev. E.
P. iRyland will lay the corner stone.
Sunday morning, Jan. 49, the boys of
the Mckinley home will attend the
service at the Westlake Methodist
church in body The boys will render
several songs. The boys of one of the
military academies will also attend
the service. Following the service the
boys of the Mckinley home will be en-
tertained at luncheon at the different
homes of the members of the church.
Presiding Elder A. w. Atkinson will
preach at the Vernon Methodist church
tomorrow evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
BAPTIST

Rev. w. II. Walker, pastor of the
Calvary Baptist church, entertained a
number of the members of the church
at the parsonage, 1861 East Second
street, last Thursday evening.
The Missionary union of the Mem
orial Baptist church met Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. A.
Baldwin, 1928 West Twentieth street.
Miss Mayhem made an address.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
STRANGERS FRIEND SOCIETY

Pioneers" will be the topic of Chap
lain Kidder at the service of the Stran-
gers Friend society in Burbank hall
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. An
orchestra will furnish music. All in
valids can hear the service by calling
up S162 on the Home phone.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
B, FAY MILLS

b. Fay Mills will take for his topic
at the service tomorrow morning of the
Los Angles Fellowship "The Play of
Everyman." In the evening he will
preach the fourth of series of SER
mons on 1.-THE Wisdom and Folly of
Married Life,'' on the topic THE Model
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
PRESBYTERIAN

Miss Frazier, synodical secretary for
young peoples work, was given a re-
ception yesterday afternoon by the
missionary societies of the Emmanuel
Presbyterian church. Miss Frazier
will speak tomorrow evening at the
Bethany Presbyterian church.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
Lott.Roaers Concert

The third of the Lott-Rogers series
of chamber concerts will take place
next Thursday evening at the Dobin-
son auditorium. A feature of the
program will be trios by Gernsheim and
Mozart played by Mr.. Krauss. violinist;
Mr.. Opid, cellist, and Miss Rogers,
pianist Mr.. Krauss and Miss Rogers
will be heard in the Grieg sonata in G
for violin and piano.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
EPISCOPAL

The first of series of monthly teas
was given by the Woman's Auxiliary
of st. Johns church at the home of
Mrs. A. w. Morgan on Hobart boule-
ward last Tuesday afternoon Mrs
Hubert delivered the address which she
presented at the general convention in
Boston.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
1HlE WEEKS CHURCH NEWS

j. stevens, DR. J. J. stlll. These Off
GERS have been elected for term of
three months. j. r. Doyle has been
appointed superintendent Of the en-
ployment bureau Of the union.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

The new president of the Y. M. G. A. Frederick H.
Rindge indicates promptly that he means to be very
active head of that excellent institution Mr. Rindge
is announced to deliver an address before the asso-
eatlon Sunday afternoon at Soclock He and the new
vice president Arthur Let's entering heart and
soul" into the project for new Y NJ c. A. building
IN this city OF which all citizens will have cause TO feel
oroud
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

There is no discount the Observation-Disclosures OF
the women who control the ST. Louis Humane society
Because the president of the association was credited
with killing raccoon when with coon hunting party
he was deposed from the presidency of the society
But there might be wide field of usefulness for him
II he should now conclude to go cunning for Missouri
political coons the high perches
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

That extraordinary soppage of the electric lighting
service reported from San Bernardino may afford
hint for the Los Angeles dispensers of product
When the familiar complaint to the Office that
neghborhood is in darkness it would be a relief to
change the theadbare by responding Cats are
tangled in the wires at the top of pole"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

In the agricultural department of the state university
the fact has been demonstrated that fowls victims
Of tuberculosis but the kindly given 10 the
public that the transmission of this disease through
eggs does not probable" AS hot temperature is
supposed to destroy germs may considered safe to
poultry except in raw state.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

The important is cabled from London that
Ambassador and Mrs Choate will be entertained at
Windsor castle as the guests of the king and queen
for two days next week" When "Joe" Choate was
merely lawyer and good fellow in New York years
all he pretended to know about kings and queens
was that they graded just below the ace.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21
LOST DOG REMEMBERS TRICK
Discovered Walking on Hind Legs
Into Bankers Home
Special to The Herald.

sHEBOYGAN, Wis, Jan. 2O-After
two weeks hunt for an educated dog.
lost from theater troupe, the police
discovered II walking on its hind legs
up the front steps OF Bank Cashier
Hillmann's home. as It had been taught
TO do when hungry.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

An unexpected benefit from the Kern river
electric power plant, which Los Angeles is
ported from Bakersfield. At point in the river bed
where the water is taken out by the power company
gold bearing gravel has been discovered yields as
high SO to the pan.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

Former Mayor Snyder is well equipped by his six
years of official experience for the new business on
which he is entering He is president of the City Rub
bish Removing company concern organized to
give the most satisfactory service" in respect to san
tation and cleanliness 1t is a much easier Job than
handing the human rubbish that Uttered the city hall
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

The disastrous collision the Midland railway of
England involving the death of persons and the
injury of large number, is reminder that such calam
ties are not peculiar to our American railways The
accident on the Midland is attributed to fog and the
subsequent burning of the indicates that England
has progressed no farther than the United States in
safeguarding life on railways
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

Secretary of State Hay is credited with having frus
trated covert attempt that have been started
in Europe for division of the Chinese empire. The
secretary's domestic knowledge convnces him that
broken China would be good for nothing.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

The lemon shippers report that their product is sell
ing in the eastern marketes at much better prices
than have been received before in number of years.
full crop and excellent quality the reports that
come generally from the lemon groves.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

1t deserved compliment that the Merchants
and Manufacturers association paid at the annual cleo
tion to its president and secretary President Niles
Pease elected for a fourth term and Secretary
Zeehandelaar was reelected "as usual"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-21

A junketing committee of assemblymen is slated to
start tomorrow for the southland. A commerce and
navigation contingent will visit San Pedro. They
not supposed to be investigating the difficulties of land
navigation where there dangerous shoals and bars