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Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
TEACHINGS OF A STRIKE

The great strike of railway employees in New York
affords good basis for general consideration of the
equities in such an issue. Those equities involve all
the interests concerned. They include three chief
factors some minor that need be consid-
cred
1t is said that 5000 employees left their positions to
engage in the strike They constitute the first factor
the persons directly interested in the opera
tion of the railway system which the strike occurred
the officers and stockholders of the corporation. The
third factor is the public, in this consisting of
about half million busy people who travel the
affected railways twice day, thus counting about
million passengers
The right of those 6OOO employees to quit their work
at will, in the absence of contract fixing definite
period of service is unquestonable In this the
existence Of time contract is recognized by the en-
ployes but the leaders of the strike claim that the
contract was broken by the company's managers in
certain specified ways.
The strikers proceeded the illogical ground that
one wrong justified another Instead of holding the
company to its agreement they broke the with
out waiting for adjudication Of their grievances 1t
for that action that the national organization of
locomotive engineers, of which the New York moormen
were branch ordered the strikers to return their
work and dismissed them from the brotherhood when
they refused.
The railway corporation had the same right to
employ other men to take the places Of the strikers
that the latter had to quit work. There no just
icaton for intimidation violence The company is
under ronclad contract with the city to operate
the subway system at all hazards 1t is Obliged to
operate the daily and with reasonable regularity
all circumstances under penalty of forfeiture On the
citys part it is the duty of the police department
give ample protection for such operation
The most important interest Of all is that of the
people who own the subway. 1t is outrageous for
handful of strikers to deprive the people of the
their property with all the deporable consequences
because of dispute between the corporation operating
the system and its employees.
1t was this obvious injustice, carrying with 1t public
condemnation and reputation by the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers. that caused the strike to fail
ignominously.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
LOS ANGELES NOT "a JAY TOWN"

In some local circles it is said that if the temper
clean sweep of the liquor traffic Los
Angeles will be known abroad Gay town"
The Heralds pathological lore falls bit short of
comprehendng that phrase Turning to the lexicon for
information the only CLEAN of light found there is this:
"A general of contempt applied stupid person:
audience of jays"
But that definition certainly does not fit Los Angeles
There is nothing stupid about this city, and it is not
conceivable that mental catastrophe could con-
vert its population into IAN audience of jays"
But there is a serious side to this question.
In the course of hearing before the police
missioners Col B. Lankershim expressed inter
estng views the prohibition question. AS every
body in Los Angeles knows the colonel is of
respected and most prominent citizens, very
large of property including splendid hotel,
and recent asprant for the senatorial toga that
graces the form Of Hon Frank P Flint.
Col. Lankershm says, in relation to his hotel inter
ests: people come and l find that they to
drink they buy liquor they kick give
the bad when they go away The colonel
is personally temperance man. but he dislikes the
idea, he says of having Los Angeles known all over
the country jay town."
Such disclosures of opinion bring into view the
financial aspect of condition that would result from
absolute prohibition in Los Angeles The financial
effect of closing the saloons would be the loss to the
city of 100000 per year derived
and may imagined. The stoppage of the
large native wine industry would be serious blow
to the aggregate local business large increase in
local taxation meet the deficit caused by loss of
enue in licenses ETC.. would be necessary and would
hardly be relished by taxpayers.
All these questions will be considered in the
prohibition movement assumes tidal wave proportions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
WE'D IN PRETTY
CHURCH SERVICE
NELS0N-W00LLAC0TT MAR
RAGE CELEBRATED =
Popular Young Woman Becomes the
Bride Of an Employe Of the
State Bank and Trust
Company

A pretty wedding which was quietly
celebrated occurred yesterday after
noon at the st. Pauls Episcopal
church, when Lucille r. Nelson and
Albert H. woollacott were married by
the Rev. ]. j. wilkins. Miss Nelson
is q charming southern girl of the
blonde type, with a wealth of golden
brown hair She is the youngest
daughter of Mrs. Katy Fair Nelson
Of this city and belongs to the famous
Nelson-Page family of Virginia.
She wore a becoming travelling gown
of cream and brown, with Charlotte
Corday" hat to match. Mr.. Woollacott
is identified with the state Bank and
Trust company and Is the son of the
president, II. ]. Woolacott. His family
is one of the Oldest pioneer families of
this city.
After a repast at the Angelus the
couple left for San Francisco, where
they will spend their honeymoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
MAYOR AND UTILITY ORDINANCE

The attempt Of the Examiner to betue the Inn
porance the public utility ordinance is Characteristic
The lapse of time intervening before the price clause
becomes effective is used by that paper as basis
rdiculing the ordinance Doubt is cast upon the sim
certy of the whole proposition the price regu
latng feature does not become operative until July
of next year.
The Herald agrees fully with the mayor in the
cusion that the date for fixing prices in accordance
with the ordinance is entirely too far distant There
is apparent reason, in fact why the initial price
regulation should not be fixed so become effective
next July 1, instead Of year later.
1t is necessary, of course that all data relative
to the business of the companies concerned be thor
oughly investigated means of determining what
rates would be fair and equitable The citizens of Los
Angeles have desire to deprive the companies of
reasonable profits on their business. A full examna-
ton of the accounts for the past year. however would
afford all the information necessary whereby fix rates
beginning next July T. And the three a half months
intervening before that date surely allows Of ample
time for making exhaustive investigation.
Aside from the rate adjustment, however the ordi-
it stands is all that could be desired. AS
planned by the city attorney in yesterdays Herald all
the features Of the ordinance except the relating
rates will become effective thirty days after the ordi
nance is legalized by the mayors signature.
Some time next month, assuming that the ordinance
will be signed by the mayor the regulating system for
protection from unwarraned bills, regulation Of quality
and pressure of and general inspection Of all
vice involved by experts in the city's service
The ordinance it stands is eminenty satisfactory
except in the feature Of the fixed for the first regu
laton of prices AS the ordinance was passed by
unanimous vote, indicating hearty accord with the
wishes of the people, it may be inferred that the mem
bers of the council would be willing to amend by fixing
earlier date for the first rate adjustment, in
the mayor should return it for that purpose
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
His Memory at Fault

John Rogers is stationmaster at Cou.
par-Angus, on the Caledonian railway.
Me was a pious man, but like many
other railway men, he waxed a little
profane under excitement. John was
member of the local Burns society
and attended the annual dinner regu-
larly, getting a little mellow by clos
ing time. After one dinner he had
got home among the "wee sma' hours"
undressed himself with some difficulty,
and went down on his knees beside the
bed, where he sent forth some inco-
herent mutterings.
Whats the matter, john asked his
better half. Are ye no fee1in' weel?"
'Am feelln' a RIGHT" replied John,
"but a Gamma mind 8 damned wfrd o.
ma prayers. Railway and Locomotive
Engineering. 'at
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Tuesday Topics Club

The war, the storms, archaeological
discoveries, work done by the legisla-
ture and congress- the admirable ad
dress of President Roosevelt to the
congress of mothers, furnished abun-
dant topics for discussion at the meet
ing of the Tuesday Current Topics
club. The interest centered at last IN
the review of the wonderful achieve
ments of Burbank the plant wizard" "
whom Californians are proud to claim
as their most scientific fellow citizen.
An article was ably reviewed from the
March Century by Mrs. Bowel and
Mrs. Godin, who also answered the
eager questions awakened by the story
of the mysterious possibilities Mr. Bur-
bank has summoned forth in his devout
study of nature and his prophecies con-
corning the future revelations of trees
and plants and flowers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FAITH
Based on Understanding of Relation
of Men to God


LOS ANGELES, March 15.-(Editor
HERALD: In an article entitled Mental
Suggestion" in your issue of March
12th appears the statement Christian
Scientists and faith curists base their
cure upon the influence the mind ex-
erts over the body" Whatever the
faith curists may profess, this is GER
tainly an erroneous concept regard
ing the modus operandi of Christian
Science.
Christian Science healing is based
wholly upon an understanding of the
right relation of man to God. 1t re-
quires a realization of the omnipotence
and omnipresence of God and the truth
of creation as stated in Genesis f., 2s:
"And God said, Let us make man in
our image, after our likeness" 1t does
not displace one thought with another,
but destroys the discordant condition
Be it mental or physical disease or
immorality-with the realization of
man as the expression of unchanging,
harmonious God.
a Inasmuch as Christian Science prac-
tice operates from the spiritual view
point, a healing cannot take place
without improving the patient morally
as well as physically. In this it differs
from all other so-called mental heal
ing" methods.
w. Z. BROWN,
Assistant Christian Science publication
committee. r;
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Wonan's Clubs
Ruskin Art Club

The Ruskin Art club inaugurated a
new method of procedure at its last
meeting, when a committee was ap-
pointed to furnish program at the
beginning of each lesson. Miss Dono-
van was appointed chairman of this
committee, the other members being
Mrs. Long, Mrs. Alexander Caldwell
and Mrs. Philip Newmark. Miss Don
ovan gave the first numbers of the
music program and Mrs. Kennedy
favored the members with two vocal
selections at yesterdays meeting.
The lesson yesterday was in charge
of Mrs. Sinsabaugh and Mrs. w. H.
Anderson.
Owing to the adjournment of the
meeting of the previous week, rem
nants of that program were given and
consisted of interesting papers by Mrs.
Isabelle Huber on Victor Emmanuel
and Mrs. George A. Wadleigh on
"Maeterlinck." Miss Letha Lewis read
in a delightful manner selections from
"Magda.'
Interesting sketches by Jules Cas-
pard, the well known illustrator, VINO
has recently come here from Chicago,
were exhibited by the talented artist.
The sketches were fair samples of the
dashing work done by Mr.. Gaspard,
whose illustrations have found their
way into all the leading periodicals and
daily papers of the east.
An Arbor day committee was ap-
pointed by the president, Mrs. w. H.
Housh, which consisted of Mrs. Nor
ris Albee, Mrs. Sinsabaugh and Miss
Nellie McCutcheon.
A committee was also appointed for
the art loan exhibit to be held by the
Ruskin Art club in May at Blanchard
hall OF this committee Mrs. Housh
was chosen chairman, and her assist
ants named were Mrs. N. P. Conrey,
Mrs. w. ]. Washburn, Mrs. j. w. Hen
bricks, Mrs. Stearns, Miss Victoria
Wilmer, Mrs. G. L. Hutchinson. Mrs.
j. D. Gibbs, Mrs. Gregory Cotter and
Miss Nellie McCutcheon.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
GOOD ONES
cIty and Country JournaIIsn1

DR.. w. II. Lynch, an educator Of
Salem, Mo-, declared recently that the
newspaper was one of the most power
full educative influences of modern
times.
He told a number of stories about
newspaper life. One Of these contrasted
city and country methods.
"A country editor.' he said. was
appointed, through some misapprehen-
sion, to the city editorship of leading
daily. The first day Of his appointment
a fierce fire swept the town-a fire, let
us say, like that which devastated Bali
timore last winter.
"The managing editor sent for the
new city editor and asked him what
arrangements he had made for report-
ing the fire fully and accurately
"'why' said the new man, i've
made none.'
d" 'NoneY said the managing editor.
Good gracious. man, why none@
What's the use printing anything
about a fire like this?' said the city
editor. It's such big fire that every
body in town will go to see 1t for
themselves "--Minneapolis Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
He Knew Himself

Stranger (at village hoteD-Years
ago knew everybody in this town. I
wonder what has become of young
fellow that used to loaf around the
livery stable and play checkers-my,
how he could play checkers!-his name,
think, was Berryham--
Landlord-That's my name. I'm the
chap.
Stranger-You don't say! Then you
must have known a prim young school
teacher, Miss
Landlord-Mister, before you say
anything more L may as we'll tell you
married prim young school teacher.
Stranger-Oh, beg your pardon!
Landlord-What for, sir?
r-Why-er-say, do YOU
know whatever became of a young
squirt named Chiggers. that clerked in
Pummy's grocery store?
Landlord-I haven't thought of him
for seventeen years. 1 don't know
where he is now. Good deal of a num-
skull, wasn't he?
Stranger-He was-and he hasn't anv
more sense now than he had then. I'm
Chiggers. Shall we call it a stand-off?
Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

of the polytechnic high school, whom
they entertained in a delightful man
ner. AT the close of short business
session a musical and literary program
was rendered and light refreshments
were served.
Colonel and Mrs. Willis S. Payne of
New York left recently for their home
in the east, after a visit of several
weeks in Los Angeles and Pasadena.
Hon. Joseph Tomlinson, ex-mayor
of Jacksonville, ILL.,. is in Los Angeles
for a stay of several '-'aeks, and before
returning east will visit all the nearby
points of interest.
Mrs. j. H F. Peck of the Baker
block will give two Lenten luncheons
next week, the first of a series of af-
fairs with which she has planned to
entertain her friends. Thursday and
Friday are the days chosen.
Mr.. and Mrs. John wv. Gray of 443
South State street entertained the
members of the Five Hundred club
last evening
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Seventeen Birthday

Mrs. William C. Hayner of 720k
South Hill street entertained recently
in honor of her mother, Mrs. S. A.
Bircher. The affair was given in cele-
bration of the honored guests seven
tieth birthday.
Music, games and refreshments
served to amuse the guests, among
whom were: Mrs. Elmer Barber, Mrs.
Fannie Cleveland, Mrs. Sulz, Mrs. Lam
bert, Mrs. w. ]. Rankin, Mrs. Corbley,
Mrs. Morton, Miss Miller, Mrs. Capron
and Mrs Sterritt.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Going After Hatfield
committee,

LOS ANGELES, March 14.-(Editor
HERALD: AS one of the sufferers from
the unskillful manner in which Rain
maker Hatfield has done his work, I
would ask you. who are supposed 10
know everything, If have not clear
and indisputable claim for damages
against him.
1t is a rule OF law and Of morals
that one should use his own SO as not
to injure another's. This city, as It
seems to me. should be able to recover
all that Hatfield's rashness has caused
1t to lose, and, as taxpayer, l insist
that an action be commenced against
him for damages.
And it may be a question whether
or not all those who have been con-
tributing the means required by him
are not responsible with him.
A CITIZEN.
No man who is doing good work Is
-.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Social Notes

At a meeting of the Young Mems So
ciety of the Cathedral on Tuesday
evening arrangements were made for a
theatrical performance to be given in
the cathedral hall, Thursday evening
following Easter.
Mrs. Jane G. Hawley of Waukesha,
Wis, is the guest of Mrs. ]. A,
Miller of 211 East Twenty-ninth street
and before returning to her home in
the east will visit her uncle. A. p,
Stone OF Ocean aPrk.
The whist party which was to have
been given last Saturday by the Thin
BILE club. Hive No. 1, l.. o. t. NJ, al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Neigh
bors has been postponed until Tues
day afternoon ana evening.
Mrs. Harry Woolner has moved into
her new home, 651 Westlake avenue
and will be at home the third and
fourth Fridays of this month.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
w. C. r. u

The members of the Los Angeles w.
C. T. U. will hold their annual meet
ing to day at the First Methodist
church, Sixth and Hill streets.
At the morning meeting an election
Of ofiicers will be held and in the after
noon Mrs s. B. Warner will speak on
house to house visitation and literature.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Pine Forest Whist Club

The members of the Pine Forest
Whist club spent delightful afternoon
on Monday with Mrs. William H. Wag-
ner at her home, 814 South Hope street
Mrs. Lewis C. Carlisle won the first
prize and Mrs. Charles 1. Krorio was
awarded the second.
Guests of the afternoon were Mrs. H
A. Getz,, Miss McDill and Miss Ford.
Mrs. Octavius Morgan of S19 West
lake avenue will be hostess on Monday
March 27.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

Connecticut woman has procured a divorce be.
Of the queer conduct of her husband in Los An
geles In New Haven the husband had habit Of
getting drunk once week Southern California eli
mate was recommended as curative. He came here
md never got drunk during his soourn. That ex.
planned In the divorce the ground that he was
irunk when he came to Los Angeles and never got
'ober enough for fresh drunk.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

Managers of the electric companies say nemen are
not in danger from handling live wires if they wear
rubber gloves. Yet every few days comes the report
of linemans electrocution. According to their own
statement the companies culpabe for allowing their
to work without. the protection suggested.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

Astronomers do not agree it appears concerning the
relation between sunspots and the earth's atmosphere
The astronomer of the Times, for instance rdicules
the idea Of any such relationship. On the contrary
the astronomer OF the Century Cycopedia says: There
s unmistakabe Though unexplaned) connection be-
the spottedness of the suns and the num-
ber and violence of socaled magnetic storms and
auroras."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Where 1t Has the Advantage

The germ of the one dollar bill prick
ed up its ears.
"They have found out can live q
month on this, have they?" it chuckled.
well, that's more than any scientist
can do!' |
Thereupon. with grin of satisfac-
tion, it began to feed on the American
eagle.-Chicago Tribune. -
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

The group of young men employed in the chemical
bureau of the agricultural department known as the
poison squad to be fed next canned fruits to
practically test their fitness for food When it comes
to testing ice and confections young women
should be substituted for men,
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
PERSONAL

Walter l.. Willis was admitted to
practice law yesterday I'm the superior
courts OF Los Angeles county on pre-
sentation Of certificate from the su-
preme court OF Texas
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

People who have the pleasure of living in Redondo
are calling attention to the fact that Redondo-alone
of all the coast towns-escaped the recent storm
Eight ships put into that harbor for safety and no
damage whatever resulted from rain or wind Redondo
is certainly entitled TO congratulations.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

surprise for the federal conscience fund was re-
ceved in package of bank notes aggregating $4,000
All the information given out bearing the conscience
stricken sinner is that the money came from western
source" Now the question arises what will boast
of a citizen with $4,000 conscience?
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
And. I.oambIIna LeaIsIatIon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, March IA
The house refused to concur In the
senate bill prohibiting bookmaking and
pool selling by which gambling on
horse races is reduced from a felony to
high misdemeanor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Friday W. c. 7. U. Meeting

The regular temperance meeting, un-
der the direction of Mrs. Marion Il.
Boyd. will be held Friday evening at
the Volunteers hall. 1873 East First
street. On this occasion Mr.. and Mrs.
F. e. Crawford Of Highland Park. as
sisted by Mrs. Emma Gregory. will
have charge of the music and ad-
dresses.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

Honest gold watch makers and dealers are much
pleased by the enactment of measure in the closing
days Of congress to stop the dishonest stamping of
Warranted, u S. assay" on imitation gold watches 1t
is strange, The Herald remarked when the bill was
introduced in congress- that such rascality had been
tolerated.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

substitute for human hair in the making of goods
for Disgusting badness is reported from Europe The
material is collodon and factories beginning
reported ito make hair for wigs switches and other
comforts for badness" The will be gratifying
to persons who have polished head lids.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

1t is not surprising that the ranscontinental rail.
ways which handle the shipments should decide
to ignore the recommendation Of the interstate com.
mission that they reduce the freight rate from s25 to
s115 AS they hire their lawyers by the year. they can
well afford to fight off the reduction year or two while
meantime pocketng the old figure on orange transpor-
tation.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

The city council is winning hearty approval of the
public by entering upon somewhat comprehensive plan
of reform in certain special lines. For example, it is
proposed require that all operators of Office building
elevators be obliged pass examination relative to
efficiency and the minimum of age allowed will be 1S
years.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

There is a prospect that the government will use
vast quantities of California petroleum for the great
road-makng system begun in the Philippines. An en-
larged market is the thing needful to stimulate
the states oil industry.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
Irish Dinner

The women of the Vincent M. e.
church, corner Twenty-ninth and Main
streets, will serve an Irish dinner from
6 to on the evening of March II.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

The extraordinary storm reported in Great Britain
completes sweep of such disturbance from the Pacific
coast to western Europe stretch equal to about one.
third of the earh's circumference.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

St Patricks day tomorrow. There is very large
contingent of Irish born citizens in Los Angeles, and
still of immediate Irish descent who revere the
memory of the patron saint of the Emerald isle
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16
THE HER.ALD'S CITY CIRCULATION

The Herad's circulation in the city of Los Angeles
Is larger than that Of the Examiner or the Express
and second only to that of the Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

If the Republican machine managers in Colorado
throw out Adams and Peabody in the governorshp
in face of the large proved majority for the former
they will SOW wind and reap whirwind"
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

Fortunately the reported loss of life by the desruc
ton of the Seventh street bridge to have had
better foundation than the bridge itself 1t all in
the excited Imagination of a coored person.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

The lobster trust reported from Portland would be
regarded with favor if it should extend its scope to
the canning not only of marine Holsters but the bped
land variety as we'll
Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Francis Of iii
Eden avenue had as their guests Tues
day evening members Of the alumnas