Los Angeles herald., 1890-05-15

trict had a representative at Washing
ton, but he did not seem to bother him
self much about Los Angeles.
Mr. Fish had seen by the papers that
Colonel H. H. Markham had gone on to
Washington, and thought he wonld be
a good man to turn the matter over to-
Mr.. McKoon thought the matter had
been talked of long enough and it was
now time for action. The chamber of
commerce and board of trade should CO.
operate in the endeavor to secure appro-
priatiC ms.
General Bouton was in favor of re-
questing Colonel Markham, in dis
patch, to do what he could. Mr.. Fish
moved that the president and secretary
send telegram to Colonel Markham
asking him to urge the making of ap-
preparations for the public buildings and
Indian school, and also to look after the
interests of the harbor. The motion
was carried, President Jones suggesting
that all efforts be concentrated on the
public building, so that the chances of
success would not be lessened by asking
too much.
Mr. McKoon moved that 10000 copies
of the pamphlet prepared by Mr. Fish,
on orange culture in Southern Califor-
MIA. be ordered printed for distribution in
"California on Wheels" and otherwise
There was lack of printed matter
about this section, and this pamphlet
was one of the best that he had seen.
1t could be purchased at the rate of $25
per 200. The book was already in type
at Racine, and he understood that the
chamber of commerce pamphlet would
not be out for some time.
Capt Barrett moved that the matter
be referred to the ways and means COM
mittee, to see where the money was
coming from. He did not think that
$3.50 additional should be expended be-
sides the already large expenses of the
chamber.
Mr.. Griffith thought that the PAM
phlet could be purchased by subscrip-
ton. He offered $40 for that purpose.
G.. M. Wells seconded the motion to buy
the pamphlet. He considered it one OF
the best he had seen. Capt. Barrett
urged his motion to refer. Unless more
members were brought in he did not see
where the money was coming from.
Mr.. Fish defended the pamphlet, and
Capt. Barrett said that the work of
printing should be done at home. He
had had better work than was offered
done in Los Angeles for less money. He
believed that every dollar should be kept
at home.
Several communications from the
Wells, Fargo Expire SIS Company, and the
Pacific Postal Telegraph Company, offer
ing the use of their properties free to
chamber, were read, and a vote Of
thanks passed.
Adjourned.
A large number of strangers visited
the permanent exhibit yesterday, and
the displays looked particularly attract
i've. DR.. E. p, Howard and j. H. Coffy
added some very fine specimens of ore
to the mineral collection, and Mrs. H.
F. Coronel gave a turtle for the ioun-
tain.
Other donations were: w. A. Nim-
micks, Fulton Wells, oranges and
lemons; Preston Williams, Downey,
sweet potatoes, pumpkins, citron and
beets; n. Vanderlip, Tustin, stalk of
oats, 8 feet 10 inches long.
Those who donated flowers were Mrs.
FL. f. Coronel, decorated cross, horse
shoe and ladder; Miss frankie McCreery,
Miss Longstreet.
N A. Bruster and d. M. Hough, of
the chamber of commerce of Rochester,
N. Y, spent few hours in the chamber
and expressed surprise at the display
and the success of the chamber.
The Dunkard exhibits are coming in
very slowly land not as satisfactory as
was wished.