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Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20

parties who simply gain time for pay
ment, but the repatching of large por-
tions OF blocks by contractors indicate
some occasion for the protests. The rea-
son for the poor work was no
doubt due to the strong COM
petition among contractors, who bid
down as low as ten cents for work under
specifications calling for English Port
land cement. Engineers, contract
ors and architects insist no good
sidewalk can be laid for less than
fourteen or fifteen cents per square foot
Our council finally concluded to accept
no bids, it is understood, when the price
was less than thirteen cents.
But the amount of sidewalk to be laid
in our city suggests the inquiry, why
send the large sums of money out of our
midst required for Portland cement at
four dollars or more per barrel, when we
have in our midst mines of asphalt,
which can be laid as cheaplv as cement
it is stated. Samples OF the brea walks
laid many years ago in a primitive way
are still in fai; condition, while the
blocks laid on our business and
residence streets more recently and
by improved methods are smooth,
clean, pleasant to the eye and elastic
to the foot. We hear of no complaints
OF bad asphalt sidewalk work. In this
connection we desire to call attention to
the Asphalt Paving company Of this city.
1t is composed of young and energetic
residents of our city, experienced in
their work and using only material and
methods now in use in the east and Eu-
rope, and by which hundreds of miles of
paving have been laid. Louis Blanken-
horn is president of this company, which
is incorporated and has ample capital.
Other officers or stockholders are Thos.
B. and Harrington Brown, Capt. A..
F. Mackey Sutherland Hutton, j. L..
Skinner and others of this city, and
Frank G. Bolt of Buffalo. All the work
of this company is on honor and to in
sure good reputat ton for the future The
card of this company appears in our ad-
vertising columns.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
A New Lodge of This Order at Re-
dondo Beach.

Last Tuesday evening Morning Star
Lodge No. 10, of the Order of the Star
of Bethlehem. was instituted at Redondo
with twenty-one members. The follow
ing officers were elected and installed for
the ensuing term:
w. H. Harrison, past commander
Louis Shepard, commander; Mrs. J
Walsh, vice commander; G. o. Gold
man, scribe; G. M. Ruth, financial
scribe; H. H. Venable, treasurer; Miss
Effie Kalmyer, chaplain; &c. Herbert,
inside sentinel; R. E. House, outside
sentinel; DR.. ]. L. Carson, physician !;
Geo. Cate, Geo. Foyer, and w. M.
Walker, trustees; w, H. Harrison,
lodge deputy. w. A. Peabody was the
instituting officer.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
W. r. G. Union Fair.

At meeting of the w. R. G. for the
purpose of soliciting donations to the
Union Fair, the city has been divided in
to districts, and assigned as follows: To
Frank Bartlett corps was assigned Boyle
Heights and east side of Main street as
far north as the river and south to city
limits; to John A. Logan corps, westside
of Main and east side of Spring streets,
from Temple street to 9th street and
south of 18th street, to Stanton corps,
west side of Spring street to 10Th, and
west to city limits; to Gelcich cops, East
Los Angeles. 9-2O-3t
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COLORED ZOUAVES.
They Will Receive All Voters of Their
Race This Evening.

Capt. Sam Haskins called a meeting
of the Democratic Colored Zouaves to
order last evening, and stated that the
committee ON finances was ready to re-
port. Hampton Shiek, the chairman OF
the committee, stated that there was a
cash balance of $43.80 in the treasury,
and the committee recommended that
$25.00 of this sum be used for the pur-
pose OF giving reception to all the col
ored voters of the city irrespective of
politics, at the Eighth Ward Democratic
club headquarters this evening at 7 80
O'Clock. The report was unanimously
adopted.
Chairman Haskins appointed the fol-
lowing reception committee: Hampton
Shiek, Douglas Buxter and George
Steele. The meeting then adjourned
subject to the call of the chair.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
Who Shall Be the Colonel?

Today the companies from the Seventh
regiment of the N. G. c. will assemble
in this city in the persons of their Of
fcers, for the purpose OF electing col
onel for the regiment. There are two
candidates, acting Colonel Palmer, and
Colonel G. G. Allen. Colonel Palmer has
been in the organization for years and
is thoroughly identified with it. The
National Guard is too school for the
young men Of the country, to learn the
science of war in its rudiments
1t is laudable ambition for man to
want to rise, and the qualification OF
this ambition will help the organization.
Colonel Palmer is making gallant fight
for the place, and by all means he
ought to win.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
LOCKWOOD'S PAY.
Justice King Kindly Valves All Claim
to 1t.

The finance committee of the council
met yesterday morning as usual, but
beyond the usual routine business, it
transacted nothing OF Importance.
j. S. Chadwick appeared before the
committee, and presented the demand
of Justice w. G. Lockwood for $166.66 as
his salary for the month of August
last, which was accompanied by a note
signed by Justice P. Z. King, waving
all claims to the demand. The commit
tee, however, refut FED. to approve the
demand, until it had Investigated the
matter further.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
THIRD WARD CLUB.
Moves to a More Central Place of
Meeting.

The Third Ward Democratic club met
last night to the number of much more
than 100. S. A. Waldron gave the boys
little talk on the silver question, which
was well received.
This strong club has moved into more
central quarters, having secured good
hall at the corner of Broadway and
Fourth street, where no doubt the
membership will grow.
The club meets every Friday night,
and all the members OF the party in the
ward ought to join at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
AmusenentS.

Mr.. Wi Ike was greeted last night by a
fair house at the Grand. His singing in
Clay M. Greene's new romantic drama
Of Peti, the Vagabond, is much enjoyed
by the audiences. There are couple
OF very pretty young ladies in the caste
too.
There will be matinee this afternoon
and the closing performance tonight,
after which the house will be closed for
about two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
Poor Sidewalks.

1t is singular fact that at
nearly every meeting of our
council or board of public works
energetic kicking or protests against
the acceptance of sidewalks laid
with cement are presented. This has
gone on for many months, and still con-
tinues. Perhaps some of it comes from
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
California
n Pioneers Experience W5tI
HOUd'S SOrSOpOriLl0.


81 am a pioneer in this county, having been
here 80 years. Four years ago my little son
Ellery became blood-poisoned by impure virus in
vaccination. His arm swelled terribly, causing
great agony; physicians said the arm must be
amputated, and even then his recovery would
be doubtful. One day read about blood puri-
fer, new to me, ald was surprised to learn that 1t
was prepared by C. I. Hood, with whom used to
60 to school in Chelsea. vt. decided to have
my boy try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and was much
gratifed when it seemed to help him. He con-
tinued to grew better as we gave him the Sarsa-
parilla, and having used bottles is now entirely
cured. As Hoods Sarsaparilla has accomplished
such wonderful results, I recommend it all pos.
sibly can." JEROME NJ SLEEPER Upper Lake,
Lake Co., Cal.
The City Treasurer
OF Lowell, Mass, says: "I.he above is from my
brother, whose signature recognized. am also
glad to testify to the excellence of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, and to say that C. I. Hood & Co. are con.
sidered one of the most reliable firms in New
England" VAN B. SLEEPER, City Treasurer,
Lowell, Mass.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by druggists. 81; SIX for s5. Prepared only
by G. I. HOOD & CO., Apcthecaries, Lowell Mass.
100 Doses One N0Uav
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-20
To The Public.

I respectfully inform the public that
1 have no agents, and anyone claiming
to represent lie Gaulois is doing so
without authority.
CHARLES RAsKIN,
Editor and proprietor.
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participated. In the pariors, reception
rooms. halls, on the stairways and veran-
uas was crush OF beauty Among the
towns people who were there were: Mr..
ana Mrs. H. w. Higgins. Mrs. Thomas
living, Ars. Folsom, Miss Lizzie Folsom,
MISS Lois sheafe, Miss Nestie Ramsey,
MISS Mary Strive, Miss Nav Riley, Miss
Anna Kimball, Miss Anna Furtn, Miss
May Mcclellan. Miss Mamie Mcdonald,
Mr.. K. NJ. Palmer, Mr.. II. B. Pomeroy,
Mr.. J. A. Jackson, Mr.. Fred Struve, Mr..
George Carter, Mr.. L. ID. Ross, Mr.. G. H.
Preston
c. c. CULTURE CLUB.
Next Friday the q. G. Culture Club will
meet at Mrs. William Relics, on Fourth
ssreef, near Lenora. The ladies are now
reading The fourth book OF the Had The
members OF the club are: Mrs. Willard
cumson, Mrs. z. Sgimson, Mrs. Charles
sumson, Mrs. David Gilmore, Mrs. William
keiie, Mrs. E. T. Wissler, Mrs. r. Ely, Mrs.
James Leddy, Mrs. NJ Shaffner, Mrs. Ciar-
ence White, Mrs. l.. K. Brown.
MRS. HOPKINS LUNCHEON.
Mrs. Charles Hopkins entertained few
friends at luncheon yesterday in honor
of her guest. Mrs. Amory Holbrook. of
Portland. Those invited were: Mrs.
Richard Talcott, Mrs. French, Mrs. Hol-
brook, Mrs. /. B. Preston, Mrs. VIII
Preston. Mrs. DR.. Ramsey, Mrs. Dr.
Russell, Mrs. Z. NJ. Hopkins and Miss
Hopkins.
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.
At the regular bi-m onthly meeting of the
Young Mems Institute last night it was
decided to give grand concert on Septem-
Der IS. Professor Martins has consented to
take the management of the affair. and
friends of the institute may therefore rest
assured of rare musical treat.
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SOCIETY CHAT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Knox, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. H. Dempsey. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fox, Mrs. Jessie Elliot. Mrs. George Bell,
Miss Ella Wilson. Miss NJ. Harder. Miss
Marcie Phillips. DIR. Plouff. Mr.. AL Kelar,
Mr.. Drew, Mr.. Harry Phillips and Mr.. c.
C. Caikins enjoyed social dance at the pa
vilion at East Seattle during the week. A
bounteous lunch was served during the
evening.
The Colman- Burwell camping party re-
turned last Thursday from 0rcas island,
where they had been outing for fifteen
days They all report having had a most
enjoyable time. Lawn tennis formed a
prime pal part of their recreation. The as
cent OF Mount Constitution was one of
their achievements.
A musical and literary entertainment.
under the auspices OF the Young People of
North Seattle Baptist church, will be given
"Wednesday in the church, corner Third
AMI Cedar streets; proceeds Tor benefit of
organ fund. A fine programme has been
prepared. the best talent in the city having
been secured.
The ladies of the Market street Baptist
church are preparing to give Merchants
carnival in September. The prominent
merchants will be called upon TO contrib
ute. There will be some pretty tableaux, a
grand march and some fancy drills given,
besides booths containing various saiab,e
articles.
Mr.. William l.. Ludlow, former citizen
who has been attending school in New
York for the past two and half years, is
spending his vacation in Seattle. While in
the city he viii be the guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs c. w. Ward. 1 OPS Pike street.
The Lake Washington Dancing clab gave
bail last Friday evening at their hall,
corner Jackson and Green streets. About
twenty couples were present. Dancing
was continued till late hour.
Last Monday few friends OF Mr.. George
G. Mills, of the Seattle land Office for over
q year. and who left Tuesday for Olympia,
rendered him banquet al the snoqualmie
hotel.
The Concordia Social club give an out
ing today at Rsvenna park. Mr.. L. Rosen-
berg. Mr.. w. kierski. Mr.. Z. Lezinsky
are committee on amusements.
The Maize-Mart fair, to be given by the
ladies of the Jewish congregation of 0hav-
eth Sholum, Will doubtless be q great sue
cess financially and socially.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. p. III. Morris and son,
Mrs. Laird. Miss Hattie Kellam, returned
Friday from & trip 10 Port Townsend, Vic
toria ami Port Angeles.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas Ewing VIII leave
the last OF September for the East where
thew will remain the entire winter visiting
the metropolitan cities.
Mrs. James NJ. Butler and Miss Grace +.
Drown arrived here from Arkansas last
week and are the guests of their brother.
Mr.. William b. Drown.
The Knights OF Rainier came up from
Tacoma Yesterday in goodly number and
proceeded TO East Seattle on the I. Z.
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TOWN OF BALLARD.
Athletic Club Organized - Democrat
Ciub-NoteS.

Athletic Club Organized - Democratic
Ciub-Notes.
About fifty young men have organized a.
club under the name of the Young MepE
Athletic Club of Ballard. The bfficerS for
the ensuing year are: Mr.. C.{F 6rown,
PRESIDENT Mr.. ]. Doyle. yidsSpresident;
Mr. A. McCann, secretary Mr.. ]. Ober-
man, instructor; Mr.. Ed Hopkins. treas
urer. They will occupy Suilivan's hall.
which will be fitted up with horizontal
bars, rings, parallel bars. and all the para
phernalia of a gymnasium. Beginning
with the first of next month they intend
to give q series of public exhibitions.
The Democrats have formed what thev
call a Free Trade Democratic Club. P. F.
Morrow, J. A. Peabody, w. Dill. O. r.
Dunn, Charles Hadfield and few others
make up the officers and strength of the
club. The Republicans are also thinking
of forming club
Considerable delay has been occasionad
by the non-arrival of the engineer who was
to superintend the placing of the mschin-
cry in the Bailey Gatzert. But By the fol-
lowing dispatch We may expect him on
Tuesday:
PrrrsBuRG. Pa, Aug 22--Captafn j. J. Holland.
Ballard: Engineer left Wednesday. Boiler
tested. Waiting on through car. JAMES REEFS.
S. ID. Murphy and William Urquhart
have laid a brick foundation for a new
building on Ballard avenue When COM
pleted this will be the first brick building
erected in Ballard.
It is reported that the Salmon Bay Lum-
Der Co. is about to exchange proprietors
and managers.
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Holmes, Hon. John r. Kinnear. Nainr
Rinehart and others, in addition to the Of
hcers Of the camp. The members ne
working hard on the preparations and The
members OF the corps and the pests are a
expected to be present on the occasion.
GRAND ARMY or THE REPUBLIC.
John 7. Miller Post, No. 81, G. A. r., IS
It's regular meeting last Tuesday initiated
eignt new members and received four new
appiicafions. The post meets at room 81
Frye block.
Tie trustees of the Soldiers homo wiz
meet IN Tacoma next Monday for the pur-
pose OF considering the location Of the pro-
posed home.
department Commander II. NJ. Holmes
returned Friday night from his trip to Bos-
ton, where be went to attend the national
encampment. G. A r.
ST. ANDREWS AND cALEpovrAxs.
The st. Andrews and csledoniar societio~
nave mace elaborate arrangements for thu
picnic at Kent on September /. An Of the
seotcnmen IN this city and surrounding
country VIII be present. aud Scotch games
VIII De one OF the amusements. Meetings
are held every second and fourth Monday
evenings OF each month, and some very
pleasant socials are promised later in he
fall.
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.
The Sons ofst. George held their regular
meeting Thursday evening. in the Pacific
hall, corner of Pike and Fifth streets.
There was large attendance as usual. and
aninteresting social time was had. The club
intends to give grand picnic some time
during the early fail.
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MISS NINA CLEARY.
The Girlhood OF an Opera Singer Now
Well Known.

The Girlhood of an Opera Singer Now
Well known.
This is a mixed-up W rid remarked
Mr.. William Giynn, who keeps the book
stand at the Rainier; and he showed
PosT-INTELLIGEScRR reporter the following
paragraph in an Eastern newspaper:
Miss Nina Cleary, an American girl who has
just app cared in THE Gondoliers" at Mr.
Carriers theater in London, and who. according
to the New York newspaper correspondents has
made very favorable impression upon her au-
dienecs. was originally, believe, chorister in
the Boston Ideal Opera Company. When several
of the members of the Ideals withdrew IRON the
parent troupe and set themselves up as the Bos-
tonians-zsomewhat on the lucas a non lucendo
principle should say, for ! question If there
was Bostonian by birth among tnem-Miss
Clears took sides with the dissidents Towards
this period. I am told her latent talent was
detected by the eagle eye OF venerable Mr.. Bar
nabee whose protection secured her advance
ment The swells of the Savoy stalls sres thus
under obligations to Mr.. Barnabee for new
prima donna-or donafad--whose singing they
are privileged TO enjoy.
THAT GIRL" continued Mr.. Glynn, sis
making great success; / read the news
papers, and l notice that all the critics are
sounding her praises, till she is getting to
be one of the well known singers of the
day. was acquainted with her ten years
or so ago at Lawrence, Mass. She was
born there of an ordinary family, and while
yet very young went to work as q common
factory hand in the mill OF which / was
time-keeper. She was very pretty, and
much brighter than the rest of the girls. |
took quite fancy to her. and so when she
wanted half an hour extra for her music
lesson, used to give it to her, though /
suppose l really had no right to. She
worked very hard at her music, during the
hours out of the factory. and she was
bound to succeed.
"She was extremely attractive. said Mr..
Glynn. as his voice dropped into tone of
reminiscence, land / thought good deal
of her. / remember one evening that a
party of US went out rowing on the river
there at Lawrence, and the boat upset 1t
was hard struggle for us, but / managed
to pull Miss Cieary out. Then somewhere
along in 81 she went with the Boston
Ideals, and went to Philadelphia to work.
In IS saw ner with her company at that
city in Victor Blue Stocking, a comic
opera; but she was only chorus girl then.
But now she has gone 5000 miles east. aud
is perhaps the rage in London, while |
came 5000 miles west to Seattle, here
where / may never see her again. There
was something about her that you couldn't
help liking and something thar makes you
remember her."
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WEDDINGS.


Mr.. Edwin Hall Warner and Miss Fran
ces Ferguson were united in marriage at
the residence of the brides parents, Wilfred
and Jackson streets. last Friday, by the
Rev. George Herbert Watson. Among
those who witnessed the ceremony were:
Mr.. and Mrs. David Ferguson, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. III. Talcott, Mr.. and Mrs. A. S.
Durham, Governor and Mrs. Church, Mrs.
Albert Kelly, Miss Anna French, Mr..
Norman Kelly, Mr.. W. G. Hill. Mr. John
Craig. After the ceremony the guests sat
down to an elegant wedding break
fast-said to be the finest ever
spread in this city-prepared by
the famous caterer, Il. ]. Stahman.
Covers were laid for forty. and the menu
was done justice to by all, after which Mr..
Warner and bride left on their wedding
tour.
MoNRoE-NoRDsTRoM.
Mr.. John w. Monroe and Miss Mathilda
Nordstrom, both OF Seattle, were Joined
in marriage by Rev. John f. Damon, at
the residence of Mr.. Charles Coppin, Ninth
and Columbia streets, on the evening of
Wednesday, August %. at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. G. E. Mack served as groomsman and
Miss Mary Bromon as bridesmaid. There
WCiC pICocuts bCciuc TIC nOSb. MIS-. dtlUlo
Hartman. Mrs. Albert f. Hartman, Miss
Lucy Griswold. Mr.. A. G. Creedman, Mrs.
R. A. Smith and Master frankie Harri-
man.
ABDETT-wATsoy
There was q very pleasant gathering at
the home of Mr.. Joseph Audett in Queen
Anne town of Lake Union, Monday The
occasion was the marriage OF that gentle
man to Miss Maggie NJ Watson. Quite a
company of the most intimate friends of
the contracting parties were present. Rev.
Clark Davis pronounced the words that
made the happy couple one.
wINE-PILEs.
Mr.. ]. H. VIM, superior judge of Sno-
homish. Skagit and Whatcom counties, and
Miss Lula Piles were quietly united in mar
riage last Friday at the residence of the
brides brother. Mr.. s. H. Piles. After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. VIM left for
British Columbia.
owENs-sPELMIER.
Mr.. w. ]. Owens left the first of last
week for Astoria, Or, and on Wednesday
in that city was married to Miss Lena
Spelmier at the residence of the brides
Dareuts
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SOCIETY IN GENERAL.

ase past week has been socially mapping,
lnncipal feature OF it being the return
eany OF the camping parties and the
smef's outing parties. The hop at the
1aier hotel was the indoor event of the
Below are chronicled the weeks
~ transpirings.
ART RECEPTION.
- art reception given by Miss Coan
MSS Bell last Thursday afternoon at
- ssucio, was decidedly successful, the
beng filled with spectators ali the
'neon and well into the evening. Miss
81 pupil of several of the most en-
s. u, artists. having studied drawing the
and figure from life under Walter
Aa and c. Y. Turner, oil painting
Frederick Frees, and water-color
= Y. Earle, acknowledged one of the
9. masters OF that charming art. Her
40 al original, and unites thorough
~ eage OF form with the best type
modern French impressionist idea
0eai Is thoroughly proficient in wood
ag and porcelain painting. Her ex-
surprised work done by. her pupils
several weeks past, and showed ex-
instruction. A corner cabinet.
0mely carved by Mrs. Terry. held
pieces OF china by other pupils, and
tables We're filed with exquisite
- Trays, glove boxes and cigar boxes
= as woods were elegantly carved. A
seees OF Miss Bells own work in royal
sssef were shown, and were very fine.
hsouEr TO REGISTER MILLS.
oecrge G. Mills. register of the
- States land Office AT Olympia. was
- banquet at the Snoqnalmie
=, ~ Monday evening by few of his
M1amate friends. prior to his depart
aus future field of labors. Mr.. Ross
as master of ceremonies. occupied
49, o. the table. and at his right sat
80 Of the evening. 1t was long after
II 4 before the last course was served
= speech-making and songs begun.
set the ball rolling by propos-
~ health Of Mr.. Mills, Our True
ana Pleasant Companion to
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BALLARD, Aug. %. "A reception was given
the Rev. ]. N. G. Warren, the new pastor
of the First Presbyterian church. at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. NJ Faulkner
on Wednesday evening. A large number
ri his Pensioners were present to welcome
the reverend gentlemen to his new charge.
A pleasant and enjoyable evening was
passed in social converse, music aud
games. Among those present were; Mr..
William Alien, Mr.. Z. III. Faulkner, Mr..
Graham, Misses Mcdonald. Mrs. and Miss
Kindred, Mr.. W. NJ. Cu-tiss, Mr.. A. mar
son, Mr.. A. Vernon. Mr.. ]. Way, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hawley, Mr.. f. ~. De Moss, Mr.. W.
Markle, Mrs. Saiher and the Misses Saiher
On Friday evening grand ball was given
in honor Of the opening of John Peters
new hall on Broadway. Dancing was kept
up until the dawn OF day. At 1880 the
guests partook of substantial supper pro-
vided under the culinary supervision of
Caterer James II. Burden. Among those
present were Mr.. James NJ. Kittrick, Mr.
John Doyle, Mr.. c. S. Wright, Mr.. W. Nor
lund, Mr.. ]. Tewke, Mr.. J. H. Burden, Mr.
p. f. Morrow, Nj. John Peters, Mr. and
Mrs. Armour. Mr.. and Mrs. Lind, Mr..
john Armour, Mr.. George Armour, Miss
Blanche Clark, Mr. p Bacon.