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THE NEW BOSTON STORE Los Angeles' Finest Commer* cial Structure Is Complete DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION Rise and Progress of an Enterprising flentlon of the Firms That Have Contribute! to the Bulldlnj-AII Belong in This City The aiivont of tho New Boston block in this city is significant from more than one point of view. It means tint this city has attained to the dignity and im portance of a metropolitan center, and that its leading firms are assured by the patronage which has been given them in the past that the future offers to them •till greater prosperity. It means that Los Angeles is looked upon hy shrewd and experienced men as a sure lield for large enterprises and a city Which is up on its way to commercial supremacy up on tbe l'acific coast. With the completion of tho structure under consideration and its equipment with stock tho publio of this city and of Southern California will be afforded an opportunity to make se lections from the latest and best products of manufacturers, both of i his mini try and of Europe. It will no longer be necessary for tbem to snake annual pilgrimages to the great emporiums of San Francisco for tho choicest products of tho world's mar kets, for they can bo supplied henceforth at home. The name, "Boston Store," is not new to the purcbaaing publio of this city. For the past ten years it has been a house hold word upon the lips of the mos» dis criminating shoppers of the city, while tbe class—a very largo one in Southern Callifornia—which demand! the great est and best returns for its money, has been long supplied from its liberal bargain counters. From the beginning the linn has stood a little in advance of tho average market, wide awake to the growing demands of Its trade, and alert to secure for it the greatest attainable values. This fact, coupled with tbe further fact that the firm has uniformly dealt upon a liberal basis of protit with its patrons, and has accorded to thorn every possible privilege consistent with business methods, ac count] for the prevailing "popularity which it enjoys. It is probably not too much to say that no retail establishmsnt in any community more emphatically en joys the confidence of the public than docs tbe Boston. The personnel of tbe management of the house is composed of men of long ex perience in their respective lines of activ ity. They aro not only expert judges of values, but are well acquainted with the executive department of their assign ments. This fact accounts for the prompt ousmess methods which prevail in the house and which havo been so strong a factor in popnlftrlzlne it. At the head of the institution is Mr. C. W. R. Ford. president of the corpoiation and general manager of the house. This gentleman is also at the head of the well-known firm of C. W. R. Ford <fe Co. of San Fran cisco, a wholesale establishment which commands a very large part of the whole sale tailors' supply trade of tbe Pacific coast. The management is assisted by an able corps of department managers, each selected with special reference to bis fifties for the woik assigned to him. The departmental management In detail is as follows: Floor malingers and ushers. Mr. Kemp ton, Mr. Hulburt, Mr. Wilson, Mr.Stuard and Mr. Knapp. Mr. Blackstone,who bas been so long identified with the Boston store, has returned from Europe and tho east alter having made selections for the now stock. Following is a list of depart mental heads: Bilks, Mr. Mackay ; color ed dress goods, Mr. Shriver; black dress goods, Mr. Traversy; tailors' trimmings, Mr.Zinnamon; linings, Mr.Herr; notions and trimmings, Mr. McNeely; ribbons, Mrs. Williams; ladies' knit underweir, Mrs. Aydelotto; mens' knit underwear, Mr. Watson; corsets, Miss McCarthy; laoes and embroidery and veilings and handekrechiefs, Miss Fiercy; gloves. Miss M.McCrillus ; hosiery, Miss Hause; domes tic department, Mr. F'ogarty ; umbrellas and parasols, Miss Carlisle; cloaks and suits, Mr. Parish and Mrs. Hayt; muslin underwear and infant's goods, Mrs. Irisn; art department, Miss Abbott; draperies, Mr. Vincent; paper patterns, Mi s Angel. D • CRIfTIOV OF THE BUILDING. j Boßton store building, though not thr largest in the city, is, nevertheless, a very pretentious itruoture and clearly ranks among the best class ot buildings in Southern California. In its ground dimensions it is hO by lb'O feet, and occu pies the Broadway front of a plat of lots owned by Mrs. 0, \V. E. Ford, which ex tend back to Hill street. Tbe structure is four stories in height. Th 6 main facade, the feature of most interest in the ex terior, presents a pleasing composition of design and color, and one which speaKs of retinod architectural conception us well as utility. The leading features ot the front are"delicacy ot tint and an or nate treatment of artistic tracery closely in harmony with classic stand ards. In general terms this facade may be termed an adaptation of the French rennaisance. Though its purpose forbids the faithful following out of the order its main features are almost pure in design and so happily combined as to present no offense to the eve of the trained ob server. The fust story is almost entirely of glass and therefore presents no con scpicuous lines. In combination, bow ever, with the second story, which to gether form the lower composition of the facade, its massive columns are an essen tial element. Together these two stories compose a very lifting base for the en tablature which surmounts them. They are vocal of utility, as a matter of course, being broken upon both levels by im mense window openings,and present little of ornamentation. A bioad belt which Is sheltered by the entablature hears in Urge characters tho familiar name: BOSTON DRY GOODS STORE. Tbe tnird and fourth stories of the building are built in composition, and most emphatically proclaim the archi tectural order of the daslejn. The treat ment is such as to form a vorv appropri ate superstructure to the lower stories. The windows of these two floors are in cluded in parallel perpendicular panels, which rise from the second story level to the height of the superior frnlze, thus grouping the openings which fall in per pendicular lines together and forming three oval topped panels of symmetrical design. These are flanked by elliptical French windows at the extreme right and left, each made conspicuous by ornate classical tracery. Tbe main panels ol the front are bordered with wide bands of terra cotta, which hear elaborate de signs in conventional filigree. At the floor level which peparotes these stories the large panels aro broken by horizon tal panels carved in imitation of flower Jarlands suspended at tbeir extremities, etween the main panels are circular medalions. ueJurmouuting tbe fourth story level is the fcroad freize. It is very properly ot plain design so as to give effectiveness to the features which surround it. It IS broken at regular intervals by throe circu lar lookouts, each with v setting of class ical tracery which is in harmony with the general composition. The most conspicuous feature of the facade is tho pure Oorinthian cornice. It is elaborate in design and sufficiently massive to appropriately crown the whole. Above rises the parapet to a con siderable Height, broken at its center by an entro sol panel in high relief. The whole is surmountod by an elaborately designed acroteria which forms an appro priate finale to the composition. The effectiveness of the adornment of the front is greatly heightened by tho fact that all decorative features ore pro jected within the extreme limits of the building, and at thair right and left ex tremities are returned upon themselves. By this device the autonomy of tho de sign can not be interfered with in future by the erection of adjacent structures. Though tho decorative features of this faoa.de aro the result of professional de sign by tho architects, the unique com position of salient features are the result of Mr. Ford's wide study and observa tion. Primarily the main facade is a copy of the same feature of one of the buildings of the Pope Manufactnring company, and which was designed by Mr. Ford's intimate and life-long friend, Colonel Pope, the head of tbe great blcy cio tirm. Tbe essential changes are only such as are demanded by the require ments of a great dry goods emporium. INTERIOR OF THE BUILDING. Tbe interior arrangement and appoint ment of the great building aro nil tnat years of careful study, close observation, discriminating taste, judgment of utili ties and unlimited means can produce. The arrangement is such as to afford the most speedy and convenient transaction of business and to afford to patrons the greatest convenience. Con trary to the usual custom the elevator shaft is placed in the geometrical center | of the building. This arrangement affords ; the most ready communication from all parts of the various floors. Tbis feature | is supplemented by ample stair routes at I the rear. In general, tho interior may be divided into four departments. Under this classi fication there would be, in their order, the following: Tbe basement, retail de partment,occupying the two lower tloors; the manufacturing department and the wholesale department, occupying tbe up per floors. Of course this division is not entirely satisfactory, as It does not in clude tbo exocutive nor tho receiving and shipping departments. Tne two lower lloors are destined to arouse tho greatest interest, as they are tho portion of the building set apart to the retail departments. Here every known accessory which subserves the speedy transaction of business and the convenience and comfort of tbe publio and of the employees bas been supplied. Tne main floor contains the endless ar ray of shelves, counters and show cases required for tbe greal stock of goods. The customer enters at the main portal in front,which is Hanked by the immense display windows upon either aide. These latter alone are large apartments, and arc lighted by the largest plates of glass in Southern California. Tbe portal is floored in brilliant tiling, upon which the firm name is conspicuously inlaid. Light is supplied to the interior by two immense light wells situated at Intervals alon>i tho axis of the building, before and after the elevator shaft. Artificial light is provided for by tbo presence of 680 in candescent electric tights grouped upon the columns and suspended from the bor ders of the light shalts. The retail facil ties provided are all that long experience and a thorough knowledge ol the require ments of tno trade can sugeest. The de partment for wrapping bundles and mak ing change occupies a conspicuous posi tion at an elevation in the center of the first lloor. It is contained in a gallery which is supported upon Drackets, and which surrounds the elevator shaft. To it from innumerable stations on this floor the cash and bundle carrying devices aro connected. Tho latter is the finest sys tem contained in any retail es.ablish mont in America. It is the first institu tion which contains an all-silver system to be inaugurated in the world. Upon this floor is situated the general business othce of the firm, the office of tho general manager and the vaults. Tho second floor contains the cloak, drapery and millinery departments, tbe apartments for tho displuy of delicate fabrics under gas light and the ladies' parlors. The latter are fitted up in a su.nptuous manner, being provided with every possible accessory that can yield either comfort or convenience. A hand some mantel is tho chief feature ot this apartment, while upon every side are choice draperies, luxuriant couches, easy chairs and handsome rugs. Connected with tho parlors are lavatories, a mes senger call, public telephone service and the intercommunicating telephone sys tem whicn traverses the' building. A handsome center tabic contains at all times a supply ot stationery for tbe uso of patrons. Tho lloors above aro devoted to the re fitting department and to tho wholesale trade. Ono unique innovation is the pro vision made for the display of samples by traveling salesmen. Tbe wbolesale department is separated from the lloors below by the interposition of elaborate glass settings in the light wells. From the lowei lloor this feature is specially attractive, shedding as it does a trans lucent radiance in all directions. The seoond story level of tho light wells is surrounded by an artistically designed balustrade. ; Especially noticeable In tbe structure is the provision made for tbe convenience of employees. Separate lavatories and retiring rooms are provided tor both sex es o.i all floors, while the ladies are pro vided with a handsome lunch room. The conception and execution of a de- sign as great and important as that of rho erection of the new Boston is perhaps not entirely due to any ono man exclu sively, but rather to the combined wisdom of many. In this particular case, how eve', it is not ton muob to say that one man was emphatically the moving spirit of the entiro enterprise and that tbe work was due almost entirely to his untiring effort and consummate foresight. That man is C. W. K. Ford, the manager of the tirm. From the first Mr. Ford has given tho project his careful attention anil has devoted him elf to the enterprise with untiring seal I' may be truthfully said that he is the author of the building and the Inspiring genius which wrought its perfections. EISEN AND HUNT The Architects Who Designed the New Boston Store Block The Boston Btore building, as it ap pears today, in all of its completeness, reflects great credit upon its designers, Messrs. Elsen and Hunt. The building was constructed under their plans and personal supervision. Mr. Kiaen, as resi lient member of tbe former linn of Curlet & Eisen, who built the court house, the Roman Catholic orphan asylum, tbe Po tomao building, tbe Freeman block and other notable blocks, joined Mr. Hunt January 1, 1C96. Mr. Hunt is well-knowa jLOS AXGELES HERALD: FRIDA.Y MORNTN"Gv OCTOBER 4, 1895 as one of the ablest residence architects, and is tho author of the designs of tbe Bradbury and Byrne buildings. W. P. FULLER AND COMPANY Dealers In and flanufacturers of Paints, Oils end Glass Glass for tbe Boston building was fur nished Dy the well-known house of W. P. Fuller of this city. Tho contract amounted to something liko $3000. The largo plates for tbe great show windows of the front are tho largost ever placed in Southern California. This tirm carries tho largest stock of glass of various descriptions of any house in tho worlJ. It has large establishments in every city of any importance upon the Pacific coast. It is the only manufac turer of a full line of paints west of the Missouri river. It began business at San THE BOS lON DRY GOODS CO.'S NEW STORE ON BROADWAY Francisco more than forty years ago. Its trade is the largest in its line west of New York. Its IMoneer white lead and I'acitio rubber paint are products which command tho markets of the west almost to the exclusion of all competitors. The firm manufactures and imports gasoline, naptha, benzine, brushes, var nisneß and lubricating oils, colors In oil and japan, mixed paint for outside and inside work and every article of standard uso in tbe paint trade. It Is also agent for French and Belgian plate glass com panies, for Valentine's varnishes and su perfine japan colors and alabastino. It deals extensively in doors, blinds and windows. A full line of artists' materials is always kept in stock. A new lino and one that is destined to provo to be a very important ono is that of Florentine glass for partitions and overhead lights. The principal establishments ot the firm are located at San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Oak land and Seattle. Tho resident member of tho firm and manager of the Los An geles house is Mr. I. A. Lothian. GRIFFES AND SUMNER Weil-Known Electrical Engineers end Con tractors of Haln Street Tbe electric appliances of tho build ing were supplied by the well known electric engineers, Messrs. Griff el A Sum ner, ot South Main street. Tho equip ment is the most complete of any con tained in any structure, either public or private, in the city. Morn than (1.50 in candescent lights, each of sixteen candle power, are employed. Tbo arrangement of tho lighting plant and the distribution of the lights was a matter of great importance, and tho re sult of careful consideration. The lights are arranged in eighty circuits, each under independent management. Moro than twenty-live marble switch boards, arranged in different parts of the build ing, are required. Tho largo light wells above the main floor are supplied with 300 lights alone. The display windows contain 120 more, while throughout the building groups of lights aro borne upon handsomely designed silver brackets, ex tending from columns and the side walls. The plan of disposing of the lights upon so large a number of circuits was adopted for the purpose of enabling the electrician of the building to utilize as much and no more light at a given time as the con ditions might require. Flvery alternate light may be used at one time or every fourth light along the illuminated cor nices of the light wells or upon the win dow frames. The same perlect control extends to the column lights. All cir cuits upon the first lloor aro controlled from one large marble switch board. CALVIN INTERIOR INTERCOMMUNI CATING TELEPHONE SYSTEM. Tho Boston Store building contains one feature, furnished by Griffes &. Sumner, that has not a counterpart this side tho Rocky mnuntaius. It is a complete sys tem of intercommunicating telephones for the use of the various officers and directors of tho house. The system is INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR VIEWS unique in construction as well as of vast utility. The marvelous feat of transmit ting the conversation of sit different speakers, each talking to separata and distinct listeners wnile only twelve sta tions are employed, is accomplished by this wonderful modern invention. The manner of operating tho system is a mattor of as much interest to electricians as to tbe uninitiated. Each station is supplied with a small switch board con taining keys bearing tbe names of all otuer stations on the circuit. By press ing any ono of the buttons upon the. board, ooiummunlcation is at once es tablished with the desired deparment in stantaneously, and without tbo use of a cc ntral station. A multiplication of tho extent of tho citrcuit could be made almost without limit and practically within the sumo dis tances now reached by established sys tems. In the Boston Store tho stations of tho lirst lloor are live in number, com prising office, manager, front door and wrap desk. On the second lloor aro par lor and cloak department. Tlio third lloor has two stations, and tbo basement and fourth floor havu each ono. Griftesifc Suuinor deal extensively in electrical supplies and make a specialty of furnishing estimates for mining and isolated nlants and for dynamos and motors. They undertake to light busi ness blocks, residences and all other structures. A specialty is made of fur nishing municipal systems. Among many important contract; which they have fultilled may be men tioned the Anaheim municipal plant, containing three miles of wire, supplied by a 30 K. W., T. *, H. alternator, from a f>fl-horpe power engine; the Turnverein hall of this city; Herman-American bank building; stage lights and switch board for Los Angeles theater; the Whittler state schools; Ontario Citizens' bank; Armory ball; the Mercadante building, and tho linker block. the latter build ing contains an isolated plant, and ono whicu offers many new and valuable ad vantages in interiot illumination. THE BAKER IRON WORKS Tho well-known firm, the Baker Iron Works of this city, furnished tho eleva tors for the building. They aro ot the Crane models and are manufactured at Chicago. Tho particular value of this type of elevator consists in its embodi ment of nil tho valuable patents which are known to subsorvo safety and speed. All the patents which have made cele brated the Hale, the Otis and the Crane machines are combined in tbe machine which is sold upon the Pacific coast as the Crane. Tho design of tho machine under con sideration is very elaborate, boing con structed of copper and bronze. The posi tion of tin elevator in tho building maues i* a very conspicuous feature, and necessity as well as good taste nomand that it he mado in the highest ideal known to elevator construction. The cor, as well as the enclosure, are adorned in grill designs, which correspond with the prevailing style of finish fallowed throughout the building. The enclosure is especially noticeable for tbe pleasing composliton of brilliant color and form which it presents. The car is six by six and one-half feet in floor dimensions and is capable of attaining a speed of SKI feot per minute with a twenty-two and one half horse-power electric motor. It runs in a shaft sixty feet in height. Tho passenger elevator is supplemented by a freight machine of the same power, speed and motive source. It is the exact counterpart of its more pretentious com panion In all say» decorative feutures, and oocupies a position in the rear of the building,adjacent to the shipping depart ment. Tne Baker Iron Works has been the leading iron-working institution in | Southern California for twenty-one I years. The firm was incorporated In 18«<l with a capital stock of $70,00u. Follow- I i.ig is its present official list: President and superintendent, F. L. Baker; vice prosident, M. A. Baker; secretary and treasurer, J. E, Sills. The offices of the tirm are located at the works upon Buena Vista street. The plant occupies an area measuring 262x188 feet and consists of a machine shop, power plant, blacksmith shop, boiler Shop, moulding room and repair department. The equipment of touls and machines is such as to facilitate the handling ol ihe heaviest machinery used for any purpose in this region. A force of 175 hands is employed at all times, and for a part of every season it is tound necessary to run a night force, Tho tirm is an extensive manufacturer of ail kinds of water handline. machinery, such as pumps,pipes and hydraulic rams, tiro escapes, cast iron and steel structural work, oil pumps, boilers, arch grates and stacks, irrigating outfits, mill, mining and hoisting machinery, boring rigs and tools, street cars and tramways, and heating and ventilating furnaces, boilors and engines. It is also sole agent for the following well-known standard products: Atlas engines, Wortbington steam pumps, Crane safety aydraullo, steam and elec tric elevators,both passenger and freight. The repair department of the plant is j litted for the repair of any and all of ' these specialt : es. A specialty is made of heavy forging". Among many Urge works which have been huilt by tne tirm may he mentioned the municipal water systems of Santa Ana, costing $(10, not), i'asadona, the plant of the Pickering Land and Water com pany at Whittler and tha Highland irri gation company's plant at Tia Juana. Elevators have been supplied by tbo tirm to the following Los Angeles buildings: Westminster hotel, the Bradbury, Stowell and Potomac blocks and to the city hall. UNION IRON WORKS The steel structural work and cast iron material of tho building were furnished by tbo I'nien lion Works of this city. It consists ol the massive girders and beams which support the weight of the entire interior structure, the huge cast columns of the front and the necessary saddle plates which attach to the piers and col umns above. Tho frame is designed after the most approved method of steel con struction, combining all features wuiva subserve economy of material and secur ity. The main exterior columns of the front are the largest in tho city, and were turned in a lathe specially constructed for the purpose. They weigh, when in position, more than three tons each. Tho plant of tho Union Iron Works is the property of Mr. Albert Thomas, and is situated at the corner of First and Alameda streets. It occupies an area measuring 128 by 180 feet, and is thor oughly equipped for tho manufacture and repair id heavy machinery of ail kinds required in tbis territory. Tbe firm manufactures and deals extensively in engines and boilers, oil and water tanks, baud and power elevators and structural iron and steel. It also makes a specialty of heavy forgings and brass castings. Its moulding room for heavy iron casting is ono of the best in Califor nia. Repairs ol all kinds are promptly made. Tbe establishment has been in operation in this city for nine years. Among some of the larger contracts now being filled by the firm may bo men tioned the Newell and Gammon building, the Garvey building and the splendid hew Currier block, on Third street. The machinery for the California Cement works is also being supplied by trirt firm- THOMAS HAVERTY Dealer In Plumbing, Gas Pitting end Sani tary Specialties The plumbing and gas fitting for the building was the work of the well-known contractor, ;Mr. Thomas Haverty of 436 South Broadway. The work comprised furnishing the gas and drainage piping, lavatories and all accessories. Tho job, as a whole, is pronounced as being one of the most complete and workmanlike in the city. Nearly 0000 feet of gas pipe alone was used in piping the stricture. Each floor contains lavatories ror the use both of the employee* and patrons of the house. Tbe completed appoint ments of the closets aro complete with every known device which subserves per fect Banitary conditims and convenience. Mr. Haverty'l mace of business is one of the most complete in tho city of Los Angeles, containing as it does every known device which subserves economic and perfect construction. It is located in the heart or the business district, and is readily accessible from all parts. The work rooms aro fitted up with an end less array >,f machines anil appliances for the perfection of the most difficult and particular demands. Among many prominent buildings which have been supplied by Mr. Hav erty may he mentioned tho Westminster hotel, Broadway hotel, the George S. Patten building" on Broadway, now rap idly approaching completion, the recon structed Armory building, now in tho hands of the workmen, the J. S. Slauson hotel structure, the residence of O. T. Johnson on Orange street anil the splen did residence ot Mrs. Pohler at the corner of Winfield and Burlington streets. One very unusual and at the sanio time useful feature of the equipment of the building under consideration is an artistic drinking fountain erected upon the sidewalk in front. The feature is as artistic as the decorations of the building demand and is in perfect keeping with its surroundings. It was supplied by Mr. Haverty. WING AND ARENZ Interior Decorators, Painters and Artistic Finishers The interior finish of tho structure was provided for in two contracts, ono for the building and one for tho fixtures. Both these important commissions were granted to the firm of Wing A Arenz, tbe popular interior decorators and finishers. The work is of the highest order known to tbe art, the conditions being that only superior material and the most perfect workmanship would be accepted. The treatment of the interior is in China gloss for the counters above tho bases and for the shelving. The office desks and rails are in hard oil, which the oak construction demands. Through out tiie structure, from top to basement, the firm has tinisned it in every port,and everywhere the work bears evidence of the highest perfection. The popularity of the firm cannot be better illustrated than by reference to the work which it now has in hand. The Wbitmarsh building, which is just now attracting considerable attention both by architects and the general public,is being finished by them, .\morig many resi dences now in their hands may be men tioned those of J. H. Kelfer on Twenty seventn street, S. W. Strong on Los An coirs street and tho Norton residence on Twenty eighth street. The members of this firm are men of long standing in this community and have heen identified with tbe construc tion of most of the important buildings of the city. They are men possessed of the necessary artistic instinct to make a success of their avocations and to koep thoroughly abreast of the times. They do every'description of artistic decora tion known to architecture anil keep con stantly at their commanJ an army of skilled workmen, Thoy aro able to oo work with the utmost dispatch and al wajs in a perfect manner. Collection of Handkerchiefs Tourists returning f.'ora abroad report a new fad whicti has, toi i lie moment at least, superseded tlio erstwhile popular craze for souvenir spoons ; instead milady now collects dainty handkerchiefs. From tbe days of Josephine to tho present the handcrchief has been an important item in the expenditure of a fast id lone woman; a good dresser considers her toilet incom plete without a bit of snowy lawn or linen, which . though scarcely ever seen, and it may be severely plain, must yet be above reproach with regard to fineness of texture. An inveterate globe trotter, who has just returned from tho other side, rejoices in an exquisite collection of the cobwebby nothings. At every city or town where she stopped, no matter how short her slay or how insignificant the village, another square of linen was faith fully added to her spoils, and, onriously enough, she readily recalls where each was purchased. Wo that her handokrehiefs in a measure serve her as a sort of note hook. — Chicago Chronicle. In live weeks Morelov Iloebrto wrote a novel of 110,(1(10 words, revised ono of 03, --000 and in six succeeding days wrote six short stories aggregating 22,000 words. "WELL BRED, SOON WED." GIRLS WHO USE SAPOLIO ARE QUICKLY MARRIED. 5 LIQUOR MEN AND CHARITY How the Children's Home Society Has Been Aided THIS WILL SURPRISE MANY People Who Give Promptly aoJ Liberally The Proprietress of a Resort Now on Mer Death Bed—Her rtany Deeds of Ooodness—Who Shall Judfe? "The Lord loveth a cheerful River." This is undoubtedly true, and in cor. nection with the biblical quotation touch ing cheerful givers tne labors of the Rev. .. M. V. Wright in soliciting aid for tbo Children's Homo Bocioty in a certain field is worthy of passing mention. The Rev. Wright has labored in the field here in Lo» Angeles for some veara past. was for a long time tne humane ollicer, but for tho three months last past I he lias been acting as tbe general agent for Southern California fur the Children's Home society, organized under tne state law. Its purpose is to rescue destitute and homeless children and to place them in good homes, so that they may become uselul members of society. Roy. Wright having in the past coma in contact with a number of liquor deal ers in Los Angelas, proposed to tho local board of tho society that in making his canvass for subscriptions to support it he would call upon tho liqour men and request their aid. Some of tho members were loth to give their consent to thie proposilicn, but they finally did so. Rev. Wright then callod upon quite a number of dealers, and as to the result be tells the story beßi in bis own language. "As a rule, I found them very liberal. As soon as I explained tho object of the society to them very few declined to Bub scribe financial aid to the cause. "h\ Kerkow of tho Vienna Buffet gave $50, and Maier & Zolielein gave a like) amount. Theodore Bauer and Raffet & Desmarret gave $i r > each. Iho following gentlemen engaged in tho liquor business also gavo us financial aid: Messrs. Vignola, Smith, Arnold, the Eintract, the Olympic, Vendonie. tho Thana, tba Pawnee, Lawson. Vincent. Fisher, Bar rel. Vache, Hoppner, Gold smith, Flener, Baget, Arbuckle and others. "Of course, I obtained liberal subscrip tions from other citizens, but since you asked me if tbe liquor dealers aided our worthy charity and if so who, I hava told you." Several ministers of the gotpel were seen yesterday and asked what they thought of Rev. Wright's idea of obtain ing subscriptions from parties engaged in tho liquor traffic. Some did not like the idea hut others ihoueht it was all right and could see nothing indiscreet or wronc about Ilev. Wright canvassing in that field. "Why, it was all right," said Rev. Will A. KingLten. ' If a man that sells liquor wants to help a charity and do a good net, why not give him tbe opportunity? He is certainly entitled to it as much aa anybody else. Then, after he does do • good thing he should ue given credit for it. No; I can see nothing wrong aoout that." One contributor to the Humane so ciety's coffers was for a number of yean the propiietor of a notorious resort on Alameda street. She has for a long time given $5 per month to the society. In a number of instances she has riersuadcd young girls who came to her, when they were about to enter upon a life ot shami, to retrace their steps and to go back to home and mother. Sho has never pe- mitted them to enter her house, but On the other hand has always told them what a terrible life it was that .they con templated entering, and also pictured the suffering and disgrace that Ihey would endure i.i leadine it. Whenever an unfortunate woman of the half-world died she has always seen to it that she was given a Christian burial, for invar iably they die without friends. This wo man herself is now at death's door. She is lying at a house on Jackson street and is about to explore tho mysteries of the life beyond. Her last moments will prob ably be among thoso of her kind, but there will be no loving voice to soothe her when the end comes. Yet that same woman has done many and many a kind ly and philanthrope act of which the world knows nothing. Marriage Licenses The following marriage license was is sued by the county clerk yesterday: Henry Yogel, a native of Switzerland, aged 23 years, and Lillie King, a native of California, aged 20 years; both resi dents of Los Angeles. We are never so happy as is hen engraving or printing wedding cards. Let us show you what we can do. 11. M. Lee ,t Bro., 140 N. t-piingst. The Hon. John Guffey, as custodian CVf the federal building, has frequently asknd the treasury department for per mission to have necessary repairs made, but so far without succeeding in übtaiu ing tlio necessary authority. Tho property owners along the pro posal boulevard keiween Klysian and Westlake parks are contributing liberally in the way of lots ami lands to help along the project. 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