Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-05-15

6tructed TO look into the matter ana 70
dispose of the useless borses now owned
by the city, and to buy what horses are
needed.
Mr.. Barrett moved that the question Of
granting the right Of way by ordinance
to the San Gabriel Rapid transit Railway
to build an elevated road in this city be
made special order Of business for the
first thing after the opening Of the ses-
sion next Monday. Carried.
The Zanjero's report contained resig-
nation OF the Deputy Zanjero, VIM. Nc
Clure, which was accepted. The ap.
pointment Of P. w. Deckman in his
place was confirmed.
A communication from Jacob Star,
notified the Council that if water was
not given him from the zanja he would
commence a suit against the city. Mr..
Chandler moved that it be referred to
the City Attorney. Carried.
A deed from j. NJ. Davis giving the
city sixty foot right of way across the
Davis tract for street was accepted.
Mr.. Barrett moved that the ordinance
amending ordinance No. 337, on tearing
up streets, be made special order Of
business for the next session Of the Coun-
Gil. Carried. 500 cop es Of the ordinance
we're ordered to be printed and given
to the Chief OF Police.
Mr.. Sanders said he represented the
Standard Oil Company and asked that
the order stopping him from eDlarging
bis building be rescinded and that he be
permitted to go on with the work. Order
rescinded.
Mr.. Chandler called the attention of
the Council to the obstruction placed on
the corner Of Second and Spring streets,
and asked that the Superintendent of
streets be ordered to compel the contrac-
tor to open passage for pedestrians on
the sidewalk. Mr.. Chandler said it
would be we'll to compel all contractors
to keep the sidewalks clear and place
their material on the streets. Mr.. Lowell
moved that the entire matter be referred
to the Board Of Public Works, and that
the Street s lperintendent be instructed
to clear all sidewalks, and that new rules
be drawn up about placing materials on
the streets. Carried. Mr.. Ferguson ap-
peared before the Council and stated
that the proper place to put the cable
road on Main street, in order not to inter-
fere with traffic, would be about where
the present narrow-gauge road is stu
ated. Where the road is now being put,
will interfere seriously with traffic, when
the cars are running. Mr.. Ferguson
wanted the line moved about ten feet
from the west side of the street.
Its present line, as mapped
out by the City Surveyor, is less
than twelve feet from the west
curb of the street. Referred to the City
surveyor, with instructions to confer with
the Water Gas, and Gable Cos. and to
draw up profiles so that the line can be
moved four feet nearer the center of the
street from its present location.
A communication from the Mayor sug-
gested that the streetcar stables at Sixth
and Pearl streets were retarding the
growth of most beautiful neighborhood
and that the stables should be moved to
a point 900 feet beyond the present turn
ing of the line on Ninth street. a
The report Of the Board OF Health was
read.
1t was recommended that an office of
Police Surgeon be created, at salary OF
$50 per month.
DR.. Sinsabaugh moved that the City
Attorney be instructed to draw up an or
dinance creating such an office. Carried.
The bid of J. M. Tibbetts to build
pesthouse for 81, ,450 was accepted.
A resolution to build public sewer on
Tenth street, from Olive to Main street,
was carried.
A resolution to build public sewer on
Santa Fe street, and on Twelfth from
Santa Fe to Olive, was carried.
A resolution to build public sewer on
Main street, from Ninth to Tenth, was
adopted.
DR.. H. w. Fenner was named by the
Health Officer to fill the position of Po-
lice Surgeon, as soon as the ordinance
could be drawn up. A petition from sew
eral citizens protesting against the loca-
ton of the pesthouse in Elysian Park
was read. MIR. Teed moved that it be
referred to the Board of Health, and it
was 80 ordered.
In accordance with an advertisement
to disburse the public moneys, the Cali
fornia Bank sent a bid TO enter into con-
tract for such disbursement for lilo Of
per cent Referred to the Finance Com
mittee.
An ordinance was read regulating the
price Of hack hire in the city to the follow
ing prices First hour, $2; second hour, 81 !;
so cents to or from hotels to the depots !;
$4 for funerals and balls and $3 to chris
Jennings and theaters. Referred back.
A Pleasant Party at san Juan
Capistra mo.
The Mendelson House, Capistrano,
was the scene Of gay and fashionable
party Saturday night, given by Mrs. M.
Mendelson in honor OF Eastern and Los
Angeles friends. A very pleasant time
was had, dancing being the general pas
time. After dancing an elegant sup
per was served. Among the most
prominent persons present were Miss
Theresa Pryor, Miss Miles, Adella
Mendelson, Mrs. M. Pryor, Mrs. Men
delson, Messrs. J. r. Payne, G. G. Fife,
W. F. x. Parker, j. HI. Smith, H. G.
Fidler, NJ. III. Frame, s. G. Woolhouse,
]. Farrell, M. Mendelson, A. Mendelson,
w. Sanders, H. Mendelson, etc. Sunday
la barbecue was had at San Juan blythe
Sea, in the real old Spanish fashion. A
falted calf was killed and roasted on
spits for the occasion. 1t was something
very novel to most Of the Eastern parties
but heartily enjoyed by all. Photographs
of the crowd were taken by Mr.. J. FL
Smith. The party then enjoyed them
selves at the Pavilion in dancing, which
was kept up till early morning, wher
they returned on the train. A most en-
joyable time was had by all.
A SIN all aBlaxe.
Yesterday afternoon about Eve O'Clock,
what cane near being serious fire hap
pened in fruit store in the Montrose
Building, on the corner of Fourth and
Main streets. The little daughter of the
nronrietraaa had 1iohted a small Oi1-stOye