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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
Chamber of Commerce.

The Directors of the Chamber of
Commerce met last evening at the
County Recorders Office pursuant to
call of the President.
The following members were pres
ent: Messrs. Caswell, Brodrick, Baz-
ard, Newmark, Barrows and Lord,
Mr.. Newmark holding the proxy of
Mr.. Hewitt; President LazaM in the
Chair.
The President stated the Object of
the meeting was to take measures for
publishing the proposed Chamber OF
Commerce pamphlet.
Upon request the Secretary stated
the progress of the work thus far and
that he had received articles for the
pamphlet from DR.. Widney, DR.. Full
ton, Gov. Downey and J. DeBarth
Shorb.
A letter was submitted from Mr. E.
S. Glover proposing to publish views
of the city and valley at the rate of
$3.50 for first thousand and $50 each
for subsequent thousands. Received
and filed.
Mr.. A. T. Hawley being present,
submitted proposition for preparing
statistical report of the resources
and advantages of the county. He
stated that he had visited every pre-
cinct in the county three times, aud
considered himself competent to do
justice to the subject. Many false
statements had been disseminated
throughout the East regarding our
section OF the State and needed to be
contradicted. He deplored the present
depress d state of affairs in our midst,
but argued better times ahead in the
coming Fall. Mr. Hawley stated that
he thought five thousand copies of
pamphlet of forty pages could be pre-
pared for the sum of S400.
On motion of Mr.. Newmark, Mr..
Hawley's proposition was accepted
conditionally upon his submitting his
copy to the Board for approval.
The Secretary was instructed to
order a general election of the Cham
ber in accordance with the provisions
of the Bylaws.
Adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
An Old Citizen Gone.

Alta late hour Tuesday night our city
was panied to hear of the sudden death
of Don Manuel Requena, one of the
Oldest and most respected citizens.
He was native of Yucatan, Mexico,
and came to Los Angeles in 1884. He
was the first Alcalde of this city, 1886,
and established the first regular sys-
tenn of granting titles to lands, etc.
He was an Alcalde again in 1914, and
subsequent to the. change'of Govern
ment was elected member of the
Common Council and Supervisor sew
eral times, and in many ways received
marks of the confidence of the COM
munity. He was man of more than
average talent and honorable In all
his dealings. Peace to his ashes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
san Francisco Markets.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2S.
FLoUR-Best extras jobbing at s5 25 to 75,
and shipping lots, SIS 90 to so; superflne,
400 to rs.
WHEAT-Sales 500 SKIS old at ST 30; 600 ctls
new coast at 81 471a; 600 do good new ship
ping, 81 so; $40 do choice do at 81 5215.
BARLEY-Sales 500 SKIS new feed at S712 to 80
cents; 1000 centals old feed at 95c silver.
OATs-Sl rs to 220 for old feed
CoRN-Large yellow, quotable at 81 10 to
Is; small ronnd, 81 20 To 221a; small yell
low sold at 81 22%.
RYE-Sl 81 to | 90.
PoTAToEs-7 TO 81 l2% per GENITAL for good
to choice.
ONIoNs-Weak at S715 to 81 90, skins selling
at the latter pr CO.
EGGS-Cal. 2S to soc.
WooL-Prices range at 12e to Ice for best
Southern; bury and seedy woods are selling
at to 13c according 10 quality; good to choice
free Northern is selling Il l6 to zoe; do inferior
grades at Ia to l6c. Seedy woods are 10 to he
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
Notice 10 salnon and Store Keepers.

Having established the only exclu-
sively wholesale cigar business on the
Southern coast we are prepared to
supply the trade with the finest brands
of cigars at the lowest San Francisco
prices. We do not retail, and sell on
ly by the box or thousand. Give us a
call and inspect our stock-the largest
ever brought in this city. Goldsmith
& Falkenau, Market street, Temple
Block opposite the Court Houre..
;optf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
District COart..-SEpULvEDA, j.

District COurt..-.SEPULvEDA, j.
WEDNESDAY, June 2S.
f. Y. de DomingueZ VS. M. D. Hare and
John Winters-Moton to show cause why IN
Injunction should issue, and motion to strike
out answer, and for judgment on the plead
ings submitted.
J. S. Severance VS. Geo. w. W.Morgan-Demur-
rer overruled.
S. b. Cox VS. w. Howard-Demurrer over
ruled; 20 days given to answer.
Rosario DomngueZ VS. j. G. Downey et al
On application plaintiffs have till July goth
to file Briefs
Thos. Davis, Administrator, VS. John Traf-
ford-Writ of Review dismissed.
Workman Bros. VS. Jacob WeiXel-By con-
sent case set for Tuesday, Aug. 8th at 10 "A m.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
PhotOgraDhic Notice.

Having purchased Mr.. Payne's
viewing outfit, L am now prepared to
make photographs lin city or coun-
try of any size from l4xl7 inches to
carte de visite, of residences, stock,
&c. Prices reasonable and satisfac-
tion assured. The utmost attention,
also, will be given to portrait work.
Orders as above are respectively solic-
tied at Parker's Photographic Parlors,
No. 65 Main street, Downey's Block,
Los Angeles. m30:tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
Sale of Hill Lots.

The auction sale of Mr.. Potts hill
property was remarkably successful
yesterday, considering the stringency
of the times. The aggregate reaches
$5,622 so, and the details of the sale
were as follows:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
COURT REPORTS.
County COurt-O'MELvENY.

County COurt-O'MELvENY.
WEDNESDAY, June 2S.
lLos Angeles City VS. Wolfskill-Demulre
to petition and objections submitted as to
points of law, and l5 days given TO file briefs.
People VS. Soule-Demurrer overruled and
continued for the term.
People VS. Ramirez-Motion to set aside in
dictment; taken under advisement till the
9th of July.
People VS. All Gee-Same order.
People VS. All Hoo-Set for July 9th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29

Smokers take notice Of the above
fl cures and purchase at once as we are
bound to sell within the next thirty
days to make room for a large con-
sgnment from the East and Havana.
Our line of smoking tobacco comprises
the following brands: Genuine Louis
lana; Penque; Lone Jack; Needle
Gun; Creole; Durham; Olive and inn
ported Havana. Russian, Turkish
and Havana cigarettes, Pipes, &c. &c.
We arc also importing direct and that
enables us to give better satisfaction
in variety of goods than other parties
who are compelled to purchase in San
Francisco. Give us a call.
BARNETT & HIRsCHY,
10 Spring ST., and 8 Main st.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29

We had the pleasure of a call from
B. F.sJosselyn, Grand Sach EN- of the
Red Men. He left yesterday after
noon for San Bernardino out will re-
turn on Thursday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
AFTERNOON QUOTATIONS.
SELECT BOARDING SCHOOL,

A LAilY in Santa Monica, having pleas
- ant h. me, would like to take a few chill
dren to board. She teaches music and the
English branches, also French and German
ifdcsired. Address
jr-lw MRS. DEvERES, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
STOCK REPORT.

REPORTED BY ARoH'D B. MCCAw,
Stock Broker and Dealer in Stock Privileges,
COR. SPRING AND TEMPLE STREETS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29

The sale will be resumed at 2 P. NJ.
to-day, on the grounds, Auctioneer
Noyes officiating.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29

Remember the engagement of the
Allen Sisters is limited, so don't fail
to see them at Woods Opera House. "
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
Educate Your Sons for Business.

The Business College and Writing
Institute, Grange Hall, teaches prac-
tically those things which business
men daily have to do. Open day and
evening. F. E. Arnold, President.
anrlbtf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
Notice to the Public.
If you want good meal or good bed, go
! TO the
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

Meals served with the best the market can
afford. single meals, p cents. Board and
lodging, $3.50 per week. Board, $500 per
week. The best French coffee. No Chinese
employed. Give us a trial and see for your
selves. Don't forget the place, Alameda
street, opp. 3. P. r. r. depot. iun6-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.
BY TeIeQraph.

Blaines congratulation to Hayes
immense excitement. 5000 imported
cigars at prices lower than ever. Also
parties wishing to purchase by the
box will find it profitable to inspect
Barnett & Hirshy's stock, which con.
c;Sfo IF
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
NOTICE.

A BOARD of ite1 States officers will be
~ in Los Angeles ON the 9th and 26th
insts. for the purpose of purchasing lot OF
horses and mule lui army use. jun24-2t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29

A fact beyond dispute-that Col.
Wood has the best show at his Opera
House ever seen in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-06-29
find it,.

Variety is the spice of life. Go to
Woods Opera House and there you'll
find it.
, 1876-12-01

scats to tho Confcdcrntcs Upon the ground sof
fra,ltls pcrl,rtratcd by tho Returning 1}oarrl.
Sllpe then tho whole Democratic press ltas de-
Mounccd tho WELLS Returning Hoard rs dis
]oNcst vll'nlna, and KEENAN,, editor Vi tho CHI
cagn 7;nes, hns tclcgrapllrtl frantic mil blood
ttiraty messages to tho Conicdcrates "to rlcan
out TIC tctran1rcls right OF. Tho Republicans
Of Louisiana from that day to this hnyo tnsfstcd
that they farly andhoncstly carried the parishes
which tho WHEELER Compromise Commission
took away from them anA gayu to their oppo-
ncnts. Now let us SEQ tic sequel. Thfs falt
each s!io put forth tts best efforts In the tls-
p,1tcd tltstriuts, With w!,nt result let Mr. FAR
Will tell;
TNtnENE REranTER-Whnt do yon know nhoat
tho character OF the Returning board, MI Fam
MI. FAnwst1-1n regard to the Returning beard,
Tho local Democratic press nna tic Datnucrnttc pol.
!ticians there have Int nc Thing to say: tIst tho
think %. The only fear of our Coininlitcy was
That L ths statement atSnt tie HeturnlnE noa'.!
~ corrupted by tlIcu. and ts1areby wo would i0'o
tln state. THEY bring forward ~ evidence TINT
tnfs llnart was corrupt, tho facl Tint The WHEELER
an oiltct 10 tl,at 10 coarnct fhat statement. tt is
known that n all tho parishes WHERE the tnctcrs
Of tie Legsl!tMre wcrc elected two ycnfs a:o, Hna
Democrats, khfs yfar fhost parisht4 ti<rttd Rtpa.
n. Il tcfry 1,s .srs n tS esnfcsns u
x onr NJ a & nt eas ' @ sngon IT, H.
Tut That ltcturn!ne 1,oard viii make n yertict
which Will snttsfy the e,,tite eoatItry Mr sMtTlt'
v 1a q" ty m"n akc
faynr Of TlLhEN that he offered to make bot with
1nu expressing Ills conAdcncu In tho f5onrd.
, 1876-12-01

a writer In the December number Of tlio At
iantic Monthly strongly advocates the expc.ldl-
turc Of municipal fnances for the establishment
Ut systcms Of watcr.works III cities aud yIltngcs.
,rhe Importance Of good System Of water
works, for tlru protection nlonc, cannot be un-
lcrratcd, md municipal authorities arc Justified
to certain extent In contracting n debt OF tlis
sort. 1t should bo managed, llu,sevcr, wfsely
md tudicious1y; tho experience Of otllcr cities
carefully takcn unt1cr consideration. III doing
this, the Boards of Public Works should select
cities Of the sa,no population, and hence The
same wants, as tho us'e IN which they intend to
buil.l tho works. Most largo cities have
long sineo constructed elaborate eysteHs
OF wntcr-works, aud, with tic thousands
Ut watcr CONSUMERS, It is not sur
prfsing that "debts incurred for watcr-works
arc relief and not burden." But tho mis-
tnkc made by the able cssayIst in tho atlantic Is
In illustrating this ki,il OF Indebtedness with
instances Of large cities only, md not pointing
out the hundred cases on tic other hand III
Which cities llavc becomo burdcncd with debt
for water-works that tlo not pay running cx-
pcnscs III some Ut those instances tho money
llas been unwisely expended, and more 9eper-
Riye System ttian tho wants Of tho community
lcirulilcd Inns too frequently been tho result Of
this unwls1o,n. 'TnE Tn1BuNn llas taken pains
to find out tho financial standing Of tho water
works Of twenty cities Of from 5000 to $1,000
Inhabitants. These cities wcro selected tntlEs-
crlminatcly from different States, which make
the following figures more instructive:
, 1876-12-01
THE EUROPEAN CONFERENCE.

The latest English papers bring additional
dotails Of the points likely to be brought up
for discussion in tho forthcoming Conference
Of the Powers Mt Constantinople. The pre-
lin,iuary matters boing settled, tho basis for
negotiations Of peace will DO produced, and
these negotiations will bo limited TO three
points: iras, tho integrity Of tho Ottoman
Empire second. tho non-intorvention OF
any singla Power for the protection Of tho
Christians, with tho understanding that nouo
of the Powers shall derive my special inilu-
cnce, political or commercial, for itself;
third, the autonomy of the provinces of Dos-
mia, Herzegovina, and Bulgarin, The most
important point il tho last, and to carry 1t
out it Unlimited TINT some Of tho nogotia-
tors will urge the following proposals: /. a
general disarmament Of tho population. 2.
Concentration Of the Ottoman troops in the
strong places. Q. A local militia aud police.
!. No Irregular troops, and the rcnoval of
tho Circassiang to some Alussulman province.
6. The local languago to bo employed
in tho courts Of Inv. &, Abolition
Of tho tthes and taxes to be nssesscd
by indigenous ofiicinls. 7. Exclusion Of
acknowledgements ot1'cia1s. 8. Tho Governors
to be appointed accordng to the creed Of tho
majority, ns in tho Lebanon. D. 4 Special
Commission to inquire into the condition of
tho Bulgarian districts, witt, the intervention
of Arcssrs. Dan1So, SCHUYLER, and others,
10. An inauiry into tho Bulgarian outragcs,
mud the punishment Of the real offenders.
II. Tie direct control on the part Of tho
Powers over tho administration. to bo oxer-
c;sed by Consular Commissions, With ro-
tmr1 n .he v;a,va of Enotord an IN tt,eeo
:.,.:....,. r.,
l'o'n'8' 'ne Ao"oon '"ee in''t''''es ~ 1ol-
lows:
These azc, II infinitely patsicu]artzcd and car-
r,cd. extreme cpro}.ures OF tic propositions orig.
,nn,iv nrcscntel l,y sir ftrsuy EI1,ur in thu name
of hrr Mu{esty'a uoyurn1ncnt. and they cur bo
1ru1tlmatoly co,nurchrn,ietl In that sins]o word
nnutonomy:r 1t seems evident however, that
tbo Envllsh Government. removed from tho prcss-
urc at nonular agitation. recunstdcycd tho matter,
nm, lopks nnw unou thcyu cvnd;touy II offered for
tic acccnaucc Of tic Porto, as Il, themselves cxor.
uItant inalt probability unacceptablc mud, at nil
, 1876-12-01

Tho canvass Of the returns iu Louisiana
and Florida proceeded yesterday MS though
the custom Of giving tllauks wcro alicn to
the Doubtful StAtcs-albeit 1t must be ad-
1nitted that the necessities Of tic case wore
urgent, and tho canvasscrs arc hally prcBsutl
for tilno to complete their lahory. At New
Orleans decisive notion was takon by tho ne-
turning Boarsl which is understood to op-
erate to tho rojcction Of returns
whereby tho Democrats loao total
OF l,ls3 yotos. and the announcement il
maae that the l1oaryl will hcav no more wit
nesseH, but will positively rronulgato tho
count Of thu Electoral vote OH Tuesday next.
In Florida tho day was devoted to ailldnvits
charging Ill sorta ot crooketluess III connec-
sion with tho returns OIL both sldcs. and no
definite action was takua affecting tho result
In tho Stnta
, 1876-12-01

The occurrence Inst evening, on tho cor
ner Of South Water street and Michigan
avenue, Of ole Of tho largest conaagrations
that Chicago has suffered for mora tl.nn
yenr, furnished ample cause for thanksgiving
TINT MI efficient Firo Department aud MI I'LL.
limited watersupply snitlocd to coutino the fro
within its original li1l.ts, mud to avcrt tho de-
struolion Of millions Of valuable merchandise
i'll tho buildings Immediately adjacent
Providence was kind, too, in having provided
layer Of suow five or six inches thick ag an
efTectual shield for the roofa of the vicinity,
80 TINT tho work Of fighting the extension Of
the fire was greatly facilitated. The loaa is
stated at $1nS, ,OOO
, 1876-12-01

1sussia': attitude toward soryia il clearly
defined In n st. Petersburg dispatch. 1t is
said tlat tho Car has repeatedly pointed out
to Prince MrLAs the futility Of relying upon
Rusaia's all in tho scheme for constituting
servia MI independent kingdom, at the samo
time giving assurance that protection will DO
extended to seryn in the Insertion Of oil her
just claims upon the Porte. With this pro-
lection Servia will faro better than is usual
with the loser in the galno Of war--far bet
ter then she could hope for without the aid
Of this powerful bacllng.
, 1876-12-01

The vote in these oight states, Instead of
being counted M now, 30 for T11pEN aud %
for HAYES, would then count HAYES n, TIL
DEN a9, and the Electoral vote would repre-
sent NJ nearly ns possible tho vote rs OK
pressed ut the polls. Tho like difference In
tho result would operate for aud against cach
party in the several States. The Democrats
would bo represented IN Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin. Minnesota,
Kansas, mud Iowa, while the Republicans
would hava their full sl,aro Of tho vote Of
Indiana, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Tex.
NJ, aud all tho Southern States. Every man
in the country wonld, no matter whother in
tho majority or minority in his State, have
his vote cottntcl III tic apportionment Of the
Electoral votes. The Electoral College would
be dispensed with, md tho apportionment of
tho vote in each State would bo nero mat-
ter Of arithmetic, tho contested point rnrely
exceeding ono vote, and Mt most two votes.
III this State, had Ruch rule prevailed ut
thu recent election, PETER CoorEn would
have becu accorded ono Electoral vote.
We aro not prepared to say TINT this pro-
posed amendment to tho Constitution IL the
best or wisest measure TINT can he suggested;
VIC present it NJ one Of the reforms suggested
for the present metl,ol Of electing President
and Vice-Presidont. Some raform is needed
and should 10 adopted before the next Prosl-
present ono may be ropoated in perhaps
more aggravated and dangerous form.
Tic Boston AdrertAer has suggested
, 1876-12-01
THE wEsT SIDE GAS COMPANY AND THE

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.'s..,s .s..".st ,,.;.,' 49,. r,. s' - n>,,t ~.
49, '..sst - 49, w.. VII 49, ..t;.,'
ss ~. ~, H.. 49, .,'sea. "'sa
sao 80 W. s, -" w o'ay n'o la'.1s e''e'o1 ~
49, nu,.. ~ t,0ss Asos ~ sae wv,
o"'"se' 10y .". se's' ""' tA l.'ue ~ '"sse,o
a,a p.'''o" s.us H. 'l.1u' ~ lea 'A1s :"
'e'1' "'6 ~ *"u poru''" ~. W 'sul1'S''neea
" t"o e'''os1 WV ~ w WV D'''''oa' .nsso
n''' ue'n 1o4 i'"n9 5''ls ~ oon'a p1' i'""o
t.ot t, ~ s.1 ".v!s l"u su@u ~''s p'''o ~ ..o
coa'pe.y ~, oopl's'ns '''' os'st Po'"'A7 u @'o
e''y' "non 'A' necessary aot 'e'teneh,le''t
WIS aofee1 "l'on 'ne o1's .9osefhtaont, olfeoe
psopoSals "er' l''"oe u 1ne TWO uaa eoh'pa-
mes ine Guy nhaAy agreea win tue south
elae company 10 phS' a'Sof oct' l. 4s'd'
Sl.oo per 4'ooo ieet OF gas' 1hstead OF S2.6o,
WINCH " naa oeeh paying onuer tho con-
tract. Smaller burners were adopted, aud a
, 1876-12-01

Ex.Sonhtor EooTE, OF Ali8slsaiprft WHO is
considered protty good lawyer, does not ap-
plnud tho conduct Of the South Carolina
us,,rping Court. 1Io says in regard to tho
powers Of tho Canvasaing Boarl:
Tho Constitution Of tho United States In the most
explicit manner invests each VI tho staeea with full
puwcr 10 appoint Presidential ElectUra In such
n,ole ns they siaal choose. The tribunal cstal-
1fsl,cd by Them, by whaoyrr name called, for The
purpose OF cnnyAssingo scruIn!xnE The votes caat
for Electors, unlcsa there shall bu sonne appeal
from its decision. must OF ncccstty havc exclusive
AMI fnai power over tho snb}cct, and no other
tribunal on enrth cnn possibly have nnti,urtty to
rc]udgc snch decision, when once formally render.
cd. Tho attempt OF any Court wfntoycr to Inter.
fcrc with It's actton by Injunction, n,anlamns, or
other proceedings. Ia Of tho most unauthorized
anl absurd acts Of ns"rpafon any wlloro oil rccord
AZ no lawyer Of Intelligence nn1 honesty would
hesitate to decide. To ussort thu contrary woutd
indeed. give evidence OF such itnlx.cillty or disn
gonuousness as should brng tic blt,sh Of shame to
tho face Of tile most impudcn. puttifosger IN
Chrlstento,n.
Every Democratic journal wp open is np-
rlauding tho high-handetl and unlawful pro-
ccedings Of Moses aud WILLARD in incarcer-
ating tho South Carolina Returning Hoard.
They all in chorus proclaim tl,at tho Court
Is infallib1e md caunot err or 10 wrong!
And yot every ono Of theso partisan Journals
who have examined tho legal duties and tile
powers conferred upon that Returning Board
kno" very well thAt tno eouts I;hs no controi
over them, and hal 10 right to iturrison
them upou tlo fa!so rretcxt that they Ind
INITIAL n cor+o,nnt MIN ,t,;oct;n,, I,
.,,-,:.s 80. T., ~.
.no ''e''on u 'ilo ooai' ~, 'n"s thoS ''"so ~
law to support or justify their conduct.
They Ind no Jurisdiction in tho case. mud no
mora nuthoritv tn con,unnd tto Rotnr,,iup
1,....a 49, - H. a.. .,:.t.t. a.. H. o.,,s.
noaiu 'nnu ~ n''s ~ u'eta'o W tao oo"tt
now It 6nautfy CAUSES. Inc BOSTON A0EcftsSeF
brings the uAurpation homo to tho Colnpre-
lension of Democrats In this WAY:
49,, A.,
u" '"s ~. $500, ao ,,n,, -" W. '".o
s. - ~ ."o .., .,is, sa
's so .',,'.,. 49, ~ .,,... ~ ~ c."."
~ " .,'at ill., nor,oora.,o rn,.ns. ,,,d.s
r.. .,.,'. % ~. Jaa,sxa..a
~ .I.... "o .r.'n.,' 80 =" .,la "ua
, 1876-12-01

dovlaing waya md mems 10 hold thia qs1ar.
tor OF million Of Democrats. Dut lie nsRdo n
n,isia1so in going to Now York. Tho "pronl-
inent 11linoisau who II making MI tho ,niH-
chief, who Inns stirred up tho quarter of n
million until thoy breathe goro, wasn't named.
but there oan DO no ,nistalsing him. 1fo
must bo KEENAN,, editor Of tho Chicngo
Times; nnt1, II Gov HENDRICKS wants 10
keep tho peace by holding anybody, tho
bloot1y- -minded KEENAN, is tho individual 10
DO grired with an iron grip, ms It were, ly
tho scat Of bis breoches. Then we viii hnvo
rrnen.
, 1876-12-01

In regard to tho tedious dispute botween
tho City Government mud the Vest Side Gas
Company On tie point whether tho Colnpa-
ny shall reduce its contract price Of s:!to
81 or to s!.hD per ,t}00 feet. We are aware
that there ars proposals to light tho streets
with oil. but tho bids invited for lighting
the lamps with oil demanded co,apousa-
ton equal por lamp to tho estimated cost Of
lighting with gns at the Company's offer.
While, rs a means Of redress or escape from
m existing monopoly, tho use Of oil, or any
other means for lighting tho Btroots, might,
md ought, perhaps. to be adoptcd, tllero is
All objection to return by largo metropo-
lis to tho primitive system OF rural
towns. More than one.half tho reo.
pie of the city reside OIL the West
Side; there is yast area Of yal-
uablo property, occupied ~ residences
mud for business. w question tho justice
or tho fairness OF taxing these people a,,tl
their property tn light all tho stroots Of
North or South Chicago with gus, ansl rcu,t
tho West Division with its :50, 0,0DO inhabl-
tants to tho ,,so Of oil III the ssreot-lamps.
Such q policy caunot bo otherwise than q
discrimination to the great injury Of all tho
property in that division, aud to tho grcat
discomfort and Inconvenience Of the resi-
donM md to business. 1t wouel not bo
strange it such u proceeding. II persisted In,
would entl in u wholesale exodus Of residents
to tho other portions of the city. It thu
Council had the power to co'npul the Gus
Company TO accept iss terms, then 1t might
raafi[x tiY IL III t1,., nrtoa tn In mid I'm
gaa; but when il has no such power, When
the city haa no nouey to waste in either law
suits or protractcd tria1A Of obgtinauy antl en-