The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California • 17

Part" Iir 28 Pages. Editorial Section. VIEWS, NEWS, riCTCRES, TIU CTXTl MAKUETSi FINANCIAL. VOL. XLIL SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 18, 1923.

-U i.r)k ANSE OF THE SPOOKS" Millions Spent on It; Home Still Is Unfinished 1 IS OPENED TO PUBLIC 4 4W SWA HOMPERS DECLARES WAR (j ON FREE LOS ANGELES Futility of Huge Secret Scheme to Unionize City Shown by Open-Shop Record Here BY F. J. ZEEIIAN DELAAIt, Secretary Mcrchautrf and Manufacturers Association The American Federation of Labor at its recent convention in Portland, appropriated a secret fund of $500,000 to un-Lo Antreles. Mr. Gomoers.

during his subsequent visit Death of Recluse Widow Unlocks Doors of World's Largest Private Residence Thirty-eight years is a long time to be building a housa without even finishing it, but that's the period the late Mrs. Sarah L. Winchester devoted to the "Manse of the Spooks" just opened to the public and attracting curious attention. It 11 vXTWVi- -r -A is the world's largest, most complex and exclusive private residence, and, of course, located in California at San Jose. to this city, after a conference with the local labor formulated plans to put his organizing campaign in operation as soon as he had returned to.

his headquarters in Washington. In private conversations here, he stated that it was his belief that our building activity would soon result in a ucv-mcu slump, and that the object of the attempts to unionize building trad was merelv a orecautionary measure to augumenv wcj her or any others wnd would thar.ic them all to mind their own busU ness and leave her alone. Aftee that she seldom was disturbed lt the seclusion she craved; buc twenty years ago. when the lata President Roosevelt visited the valley, the San Jose Chamber of Commerce, which was doing the honors, wished as a special favor to have him shown through tho "Manse of the Spooks" that ho might behold Us much-discussed, but carefully-concealed wonders. Urgent overtures to the mistress to receive the Chief Executive were met with the decree, spoken with, queenly haughtiness and finality, that Mr.

Roosevelt could not croea her threshold. He laughed heartily when he heard of this, enjoying the Joke of being barred from-an American home. Aa the crazy-quilt domicile' magnitude spread over the original grounds, and It took on the aspect of a city, lands were addeil until the estate comprised an ex Because a ghost so directed a colossal patchwork mansion of 144 rooms was put up, and there Is no telling what further ramifications would be In progress had the spirit's promise been fulfilled. The vast, complex edifice, reared upon the compelling fantasies of a wealthy recluse whose noble charities will make her memory ever beloved, represents In truth a stranger blend of romance and philosophy than fiction tells, and cost a tremendous sum estimated as high as $5,000,000. The outlay for material alone, the choicest obtainable on the globe, probably exceeded $1,000,000.

As an Index to the items generally, consider that there are more than 2000 doors, 10,000 windows and 150,000 panes of glnss! During all those years a corps of sixteen or more carpenters and artisans was constantly employed, fabricating, tearing down and reconstructing. As the awkward, rumbling and grotesque, yet mag ranks of the unions before the construction of buildings would decrease. He promised that the organizing campaign would be placed in the hands of international officers of the different crafts involved and would not be intrusted to the local organizers. Mr. Gompers's declaration of war is simply Jructrv.

praprn and is an attack upon the prosperity and i the com -geles. which have benefited the employers, the employees and the com AnW stands today the third city In ermous the United States. Our building permits have reached the enormou amount of from S18.000.000 to $21,000,000 per ruption. without a strike and without interference by n'J' Ionizations. This extraordinary condition has received i1 comment and admiration of visitors from other cities in the Un ted States that have been affected disastrously by union-labor dictation 0 iVl nificent, conception expanaea me clutter of tools resounded throughout to the owner's pleasure.

She occupied it all the while. A number of months ago she passed away. STUAXGE MESSAGE Mrs. Winchester was the relict of the son of the founder of the famous firearms concern that bears the family name. Forty years ago, when widowed, she left the early home in New Haven.

after having established there the Winchester Sanatorium for tubercular sufferers and provided generously for Its support. Possessed of a fortune and the recipient of $1000 a day from Bteadlly Increasing royalties, she traveled in quest of an ideal location and decided upon San Jose as a favored spot Four miles from the then little town, on Stevens Creek Road, Dr. tensive acreage. Space to preclude disturbance of the eccentric occupant's peace of mind was Insisted upon. Neighbors annoyed her with, revelry one night.

Next momintf she ordered the purchase of their property at any price. Sensing an opportunity to make money through Mrs. Winchester's determination to exclude everything objectionable, a smart young realty dealer readily profited by sharp practice. Jle Informed one of her trusted servants that the owner, of a large tract opposite "Spirit House" contemplated Erecting a roadside Inn. As he had anticipated, the agent Immediately sold her the land for a fabulous sum.

LOOKING WITHIN Tall trees, dense hedges and an unscalable fence surrounded th beautiful parks and flower gardens that form the setting, of the marvelous habitation now silent as a' tomb and effectually shield It from outside view, but It has lately been purchused for exhibition purposes, the grim iron gates at the gray-graveled entrance are ajar, and we will inspect, as briefly as possible. and lntereference. WHAT OPEN' SHOP HAS ACCOMPLISHED No other agency is so much responsible for the magnificent show-lng of our prosperous condition as the open shop. Union and nonunion men are working harmoniously side by side, receiving high wages, proper working conditions, and as a rule are a happy, satisfied, prosperous and law-abiding element of this community. That condition Is reflected in the mode of living of the working classes.

Upon the streets where the buildings are being constructed, large and small, there Is found a long line of automobiles parked and owned by the mechanics, most of whom own their homes, and their families are well supplied with the luxuries and enjoyment of life. There Is no complaint from them regarding their economic conditions, and they work every day of the year without molestation. Surrounded by an atmosphere of happiness and activity, the labor classes have found a mecca in Los Angeles that Is attracting a great many of the artisans from other cities, who find a haven of refuge in this community from the oppressive tactics of union-labor elsewhere. IS LOS ANGELES A recent survey made by the Merchants' and Manufacturers' 'Association as to the number of men employed In the building trades in this city and the relative strength of those men belonging to the local unions, Is as follows: Occupation Number employed Number In union Millmen 8.600 300 Carpenters 17.000 4.800 Plumbers 2,500 650 Plasterers 1.200 900 Bricklayers 1.600 1,050 Painters House 4. 000 900 Painters Auto 1,000 150 Paperhangerg 850 276 Koofers 650 125 leathers 600 8d I Caldwell was completing for himself a seventeen-room home on a thirty-acre lot.

Mrs. Winchester bought this and retained the construction force for the final touches. An ardent Spiritualist, she communicated with the unseen ralrn through a medium and received from a friendly source, so -if i' i Sinn writers and helpers 600 235 650 80 35 30 600 213 460 85 130 15 60 Electrical workers and helpers 1,500 Klevator constructors 250 House movers 200 Asbestos workers 100 Hod carriers 650 Brick tenders 600 Hardwood ftoormen 625 Art glass workers 200 Iron workerei rod 400 Iron workers) structural 400 Marble workers mill 150 the most bizarre maze ever assembled by human hands. To examine It all would require months; to describe It a large volume. Spending a minute.

In each room would involve almost two and a half hours. Exploration has only been, begun. Each day reveals unsuspected features. There are miles of corridors, winding, intricate, bewildering. To enter alone and walk fifty feet In any direction endangers a stranger becoming so completely lost that real fright will result ami a search may have to be Instituted.

Even the guides find it necessary to have arrows painted on' the floors to indicate the way to go and prevent long wanderings. Of the 144 rooms not a dozen are on the same level, so we pass up and down continually, usually a short distance but many steps. There are hundreds of "goofy stairs" steps two and half Inches high, elghteen-lnch tread, and narrow casings. In one place forty-five of these are negotiated to make) the story goes, a message to the effect that while the dwelling was kept In the process of making death never would overtake her, but that completion and cessation of operations would be fatal. Surprising alterations ensued.

The architect quit in disgust because he saw his careful plans cast aside. The master carpenter was discharged when he refused to wreck and renew work he had painstakingly done. Changes and increases in personnel were rapid. Calmly Mrs. Winchester became sole designer and remained In absolute control.

Her coffors were full and there was no stint. She proceeded to evolve something that nu.kna the "House of Seven Gables" look like a doll's box for hcr'a has seven score of them. "MIND YOUIl BUSINESS' The neighbors became interested, if not Inquisitive. One of the leading society dames made a formal call or endeavored to. Her card was returned by a servant with the word that Mrs.

Winchester had no desire to meot TISSIA IS PULLING OUT ww 7 SAYS KHiN 1 V1M1UK 4 Government Stabilized, Prosperity 1 i 1 I i (Continued on Pago S. Column 4) Ornamental plasterers, modelers, casters, mold makers 250 1 40 Sheet metal workers 350 165 The National Association of Manufacturers, after a careful study of the results of the open shop In different cities, furnishes the following tables: "From 1899 to 1914 the number of wage earners In three cities changed aa follows: Decrease Increase San Francisco 800 or 2 Detroit 61,000 or 160 LOS ANGELES 19,000 or 357 The three large towns having the biggest population increases from 1910 to 1920 were during that period predominantly "open shop." Akron 202.8 Detroit 113 fa LOS ANGELES SO San Francisco 22 CAMPAIGN HAS SLIM CHANCE From these statistics it Is shown that the American Federation of Labor and Mr. Gompers have undertaken a Herculean task that can only result disastrously, to their campaign, and the outcome has not alarmed either the working class or the community. No wage-earner, who Is. the principal benefactor resulting from our prosperity, will in oignz, ueciures Lngmt'er; Sau; Vo Famine, Anarchy The United States and the world in general have never learned the true conditions existing in Russia during the last year, according to R.

D. Adams, a mining engineer, who has just returned from a four months' business trip to that country and is visiting in Los Angeles. 1 1 7i 1 i listen to the false inducements offered by the labor unions, nor would Reports that Russia Is suffering from famine, anarchy, unsettled conditions both political and economical, persecution of the church, atheism running rampant, a transportation system disorganized, broken and inefficient, all are FEAGANS TO OPEN STORE TOMORROW Bent Bones kwa immmMML C. C. Pierce Los Angeles At top, purtlal view of the mansion, which has the aspect of a city.

Mlddlo left, magnificent front hall, in prisms of gold and silver and the great door, worth the prico of an ordinary home, which nnW thripo in Vi rt v-ol irii vpnrH or the entry (That Were' Bent By Pointed based upon Impressions garnered by visits to Moscow, Mr. Adams Shoes and exit of Mary Baker G. Eddy and for the silent form of the said. He compares It to a foreigner Judging America and Americans by a brief visit to New York or New Shop of Jewelry Firm de Luxe Creation of Artists if. mistress to be borne out.

Middle right, gong concealed oemnu door that leads to nowhere, the bell being one at tho end of one wire of a network covering the house without apparent use. Bottom, this stairway leads everywhere about the with two- and-one'-half-lnch steps, elghteen-inch treads, narrow casings and A Neat Educator for Men The truth Is. according to Mr. Adams, that the masses of the Rus they jeopardize their steady employment under the most favorable conditions to. satisfy the selfish desire of the American Federation of Labor.

What has that national organization and Mr. Gompers to offer to the wage-earners to offset the great benefits they are now reaping from our development? The man who foolishly accepts the propaganda which will be distributed can only look forward to paying a per capita tax to the American Federation of Labor and to contribute from his earnings to the support of the unions and their organizers. They submit to. unnecessary controversies with their employers and may be called upon to participate In a strike which will only mean loss of work and earning capacity to them. They will be Inveigled Into Joining the union by empty promises of high wages which would throttle our building Industry and would prevent the investment of capital from investors who have poured tielr money into Los Angeles, depending on the open-shop conditions for safe and remunerative Investments.

The campaign of unionizing this city would mean a loss to the workers, as It would stop the influx of capital which would paralyze the building industry and would In Its operation result In the destruction of the great future that now lies before this community. For nearly a quarter of a century Los Angeles has enjoyed the vast benefits of those open-shop conditions. It has been the main inducement for Industries to locate here unhampered by union Interference and dictation. It has been the white spot of the United States (Continued on Page 2, Column 4) many turns. Forty-five steps in this one make a rise oi eigni anu one-half feet.

sian people are quiet and contented; the crops are excellent IV'k -ips' Jsmr there is no exceptional suffering Uncrumple Blucher Cut from poverty; the revolution is over; the Soviet government firmly seated and evolutionary progress toward the normal well started. your tired toes! STORY OF PENIEL MISSION Local Institution Observes Dale of Founding in 1886 and Occupancy of Present Home In commemorating the thirty-seven years of Its existence last week, Peniel Mission, 227 South Main street, also celebrated lui twenty-ninth year in the present location. Prior to that time it waa one of the Straight Bones I That Grew! Straight ini Educator I Shoe I JIeN Isnt it sound common sense to put year feet into shoe that are made scientifically to fit feet naturally rather than to make the foot shape itself to the shoe? You will never suffer from corai, bunions, fallen arches and other foot pains with this shoe. Like all Educators, made by Rice As Hutchins, it is scientifically manufactured to "let the feet grow as they should." We have them for every member of the family. Another beautiful shop will be added to the many In Los Angeles tomorrow afternoon, when the new store of Feagans Co.

opens Its doors In the Athletic Club Building, at the corner of Seventh and Olive streets. The new store has 141 feet of window dlsp'lays. The exterior treatment Is In bronze and marble, Belgian marbles of black and gold having been chosen for the front. The interior treatment is French, with ceiling decoration inspired by the Napoleon Room In the Louvre, and the color are gold and blue, the woodwork being of walnut. The display cases are arranged in horseshoe shape, with elevated display cases within each horseshoe.

Under each case Is a steel safe for the protection of the merchandise in that section. Included In the extensive vault and safe protection of the store Is a large I vault specially constructed for the -t Kiistn-npri. where trunks or city's Itinerants, and was known as the Los Angeles Mission. FOUIl MONTHS' TRIP Mr. Adams spent practically four months traveling In Russia and Siberia, making more than 12.000 miles by rail and steamer.

Much of his time was spent In close association with the Russian people, living In their houses and traveling and working with them. Mr. Adams prefaces his statement on the existing conditions in Russia by declaring that he holds no brief for Communism or Bolshevism, and brands their doctrines as "folly and unproductive." "The outstanding fact of the Soviet government is that it Is stable," Mr. Adaips said. "There is no question In my mind but that the present Soviet government Is an efficient organization with complete governmental and military RICE HUTCHINS West and Northern California for several years, and hardships and exposure had seriously Impaired Mrs.

Ferguson's health. While they waited for an op When Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Ferguson arrived In Los Angeles in the spring of 1886, they found there was not a gospel mission In IT" m) portunity to open a mission, Mrs.

rpUCATOPv Shoe Ferguson grew well and strong, and when the time came she was ready. REEDCRAFT furniture and REEDCRAFT prices are a revelation to people visiting our shops. Specializing in reed furniture only has made it possible for us to sell this famous furniture at a lower price than ordinary reed or wicker. REEDCRAFT is sold only at our shops, 827 West Seventh Street FIRST MISSION OPENED On November 11, 18 86, the first Unless stamped like this it Is not an Educator chests'of silver and other valuables mission was held In the old Masonic Hall on Spring street, and street meetings were held at Temple and Main. i may be stored.

In the store for the convenience of customers In selecting merchandise in seclusion. There are rooms for the city. Churches there were of every creed, but not even the Salvation Army had established a meeting place where religious services might be held during the week. Los Angeles was experiencing its first real estate Bands were playing In the streets, and possible buyers were loaded Into wagons ana stages and driven Into the outskirts to Washington and Figueroa and other distant points to be told of the wonderful values to be had In those districts. In the business center Temple and North Spring street storerooms were at a premium.

Rents were doubling over night, and every hall, basement or street location was rented before it became vacant. Although the Fergusons saw the need for a mission, no location was available for many months. control of all Russia and Siberia. Neither is there any doubt but that the Communistic party proper Is a very small minority of the Russian people. The Communistic party holds its control over Russia by the powerful driving force of an exceptionally able corps of leaders, fearless and Intensely Idealistic "During the time I was in Moscow, I had the opportunity of meeting several high officials of pearls, diamonds, watcnes, jewelry stationery and other merchandise, i Th Rt.tfnn.rv rruim tit been fine daily designed for the study of Footweap neraiary ana armory, dook piates and steel and copper die work, and tins lfhrnrv riprlarArl t.k VtA m- These young evangelists wen without money, and the hall reel waB $75 a month.

"We knew we must have the full amount of rent before we could get the hall, and we only had $37," said Mrs. Ferguson, now a silvery haired, but very alert, old lady. In recalling the beginning of the work In Los Angeles. "We believed that if God wanted that mission as much as we did, He would send ua the money, and the hall would not be taken until we got tt. We prayed together for three days, and the (Continued on Page 3, Column 5) 752 S.

Hill St. 302 S. Broadway. 224 W. Third SL the government and also interviewed many people regarding the present conditions and the possibilities of the future.

Every person with whom I talked agreed that the present government is not only stable, but that there is no INCOBPOBAUO tnoritative on heraldry and like subjects. Two large rooms are provided at the rear of the store; one for silverware, the other for Minton China. Most of the chairs and other furniture were selected personally by George A. Feagans, I In France. Note our address In tho new Ill-street Shopplna District.

This young Presbyterian preacher and hia wife had been engaged in evangelistic work la the Middle (Continued on Page 2, Column 3).