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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15

The first mammoth tusl- seen in west
srn Europe was brought to London in
1911 by enc James Logan. who had pur-
chased 10 from the Samoyedes, and
Father Avril, Jesuit who crossed ST.
IBERIA in 1885, wrote that tho Russians
had discovered sort Of ivory whittier
and smoother than that which comes
from India"
Tho substance was priced. too. a. .
stypic and was said 10 be derived from
Q powerful amphihious creature. ''as
big and M dangerous NJ . crocodile. :"
living chiefly at the mouthfcf the Lena.
Fossil ivory toward the close OF the
eighteenth century became IN object
Of general commerce, and Incredible
quantities were exported from Its arctic
repository. Midendorf about so years
ago estimated the annual sale at no.
900 pounds weight. and upward Of
1000 tusks are known 70 have reached
London In 1879.
Yet the supply remains unexhausted
and may indeed be called inexhaustible.
II is the demand which has Of late fall.
en- on or failed. In Russia and China.
IL IL true. almost exclusive use n made
Of the excsvated material. bat its brit
tieness and tendency 20 discolora;iop
practically exclude IL from western
markets. --Edinburgh Review.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15

~ sign - G4D&x1@s
The polite and persuasive voiced young
man bad applied to . Detroit landlady
for board and lodging.
you will excuse me-" she said sftera
short talk, .but must ask you II you
generally dnd fault with Jour room and
dxings-"
''Of course not, |" heresponded prompt
~.
"Nor your meals:.
mot IL they are half way respect
able"
'sNor the servicer
mo, madam"
~Nor the furniture in the house,
mo. madam"
sNor the uss Of the porlor by other
guests"
''Of course not"
"Nor with me II don't happen to
have something better than any body else
hasy"
81 assure you not, madam
"Never find fault 1t all7"
sNever."
BY this time tho applicant vas aston
ished-
'Im sorry I can't take you" said the
landlady firmly.
Cant take mel Why notY And now
be was moro astonished than ever.
well, i don't want people who never
ind fault" she said. with an air Of con-
vicfion. They are always behind. and
times has got % I've got 70 have board
ers that pay cash and not compliments.
And she bowed him out.-Detroit Free
Press.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15

ths kharp ndssd cubs begin 10 play and
gsmbol about The doorway Ut their
home. Perhaps IL win b st the root
Of an old tree. beneath ledge Of rocks.
or In the hollow Of dead tres trunk. or
. burrow with several entrances in the
sand or lozIn. TsilssIe chicken bones and
feathers and fur sfrewn about the en-
trance speak of many hen roostrobbed
or Of foolish rabbits snd overoonhdent
grouse that have furnished food for the
ever hungry cubs. The mother fox
faithfully feeds her young and boldly
steals 20 support them. she knows. as
all sportsmen know. that tho hounds
will not follow her while she has =
family depending upon her.
"A merry, devil may care life dos the
fox lead indeed. II may be . short one.
for traps ard snares are many, hunters
are alert. and the scent Of hound In keen
But reynard rollicks and registers and
plays the bold freebooter amid IL all -
New York Sun
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15

A melodrama Of the most stirring kind
was being given at y theater in small
provincial town. In one OF tho critical
scenes the hero suddenly became aware
Of the fact that he had come upon the
stage minus his poniard. Without mo-
ment's hesitation he made dash at the
traitor, enchanting:
die. villain! l meant to strike thee
with my dagger. but ! left the weapon
Ia my dressing room. and viii therefore
strangle thee in thu presence Of this In
dulgent audience"
It Is scarcely necessary to add that
this variation from the original brought
down the house.-Tit-Bits
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15
The GREAT CLOSING OUT SALE.
YOURSELF
HUDS0N'S TOWER CLOTHING COMPANY

they were the most narnrai ana common
things In the world. II has reference
10 Edward III ard Philippe Of Hainault
and Is kept with other documents 1t
Harwich. their mssestiss having had
At the time a palace at Felixstowe. II
runs thus; " For repairing ye queens
crown which ye king threw into 20 FIRE.
item IS. 3D." The points winch strike
ono in this memorandum are the vio-
lence OF the kings temper and the
cheapness Of tho mending process
Nav York SIN
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15

800 pairs of Misses Rubbers sizes H. IT, rs and g.
regular 40c rubb-rs will sell for DC Come early
bargains
Lot q 4os pairs OF Ladies' Fine Tipped oxfods, hand
PA. 3a. A. 4l2 and will sell for 54c
regular $5 Those surely bargains ladies' elegant
goods Moody styles
32 Of Ladies' fine, Rochester. New York. make
Shoes tips soft stock hand turned and lovely fifth
will sell for 46 pair Regular 50 shoes hand
filters, beautiful styles, all sizes go
Lot eO pairs of the finest hand turned French Kid
Dongoa Shoes them in lace button square
with tip opera toe with beautiful tip made OF ee
gnnty pliabe the feet cloth leather
high without doubt the gandet and best fitting
put will cell only pair each
this price will So 3 pair pair
worth from s. So all sizes except Sc all the narrowcs
widest widths made Remembe each customer
Lot pairs Mems Fine Dress Shoes lace
Kangaroo all nobby styles, will cell for 81 go
regular 1928 each CUSTOMER Come
early, big drive a chance to money
pairs Mems Best Sock Rubbers with heels,
Rubbcrs in the market orc pair regular
price all bargain One pair each
Come carly s
Remember this great sac s for ONE DAY ONLY. Every
thing will be this
II Of Rubbers don't fail attend this
sale. Friday, December 10
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15

What curious old records one comes
acres sometimes IN unexpected waysi
Here Is one which rather calls to mind
certain fairy tales beginning "oncs
upon = time" and going on 20 recount
extraordinary proceedings quits as IL
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15
"I suffered 8 years

relief until. one year ago, |
tried Lydia Z. Pfnkham's Tfg.
eka6k Combonud. Relief then
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICE.
GREAT SPECIAL SALE OF
<
SHOES AND RUBBERS
FRIDAY, DEC Is COMMENCING AT ga n
GREAT SPECIAL SALE OF

Having bought stock of r. Cemants
of Boston will atthis special
greatest bargains sold
Rapids On of the hard times will
each in order those
employment chance pair these unheard of prices
you if you need rubbers if bargains,
Come early! Don't delay Tell your
fnends A chance to buy goods at almost nothing
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15

Wife Gin the train Juan. Win
you let me have the newspaper for
minute or two; You have been reading
ii for the last hour or 30.
Husband-Directly. love; rs soon -
we get to the next tunnel.--Noticiero
Seyillano.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-15
Grin yfsx Of II

The death Of an ossified man in Ten
nessee Ia reported. He died hard.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The herald., 1893-07-30
Ordinance No. 1881.
NEW SERTEs,

(NEW SERIES)
A N ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND
IA council of the city of Los Angeles de-
clarfng their intention to improve portion OF
LYON STREET.
The mayor and council of the city Of Los
Angeles do ordain as follows:
SECTION l. That the public interest and
convenience require, and that it is the inten-
tion of the city council Of the city OF Los Ange-
les to order the following work to be done, to-
wit:
First-That said
LYON STREET,
In said city, from the north line Of Also
street to the south curb line OF Macy
street, including all intersections of streets
(excepting such portions of said street and in
tersections as are required by law to be kept in
order or repair by any person or company hav-
ing railroad tracks thereon, and also excepting
such portions as have already been graded,
graveled and accepted) be graded and graveled
In accordance with the plans and profile on
file in the Office OF the city engineer and speci-
the city of Los Angeles for making graveled
streets, said specifications being numbered s.
Second-That redwood curb be constructed
street from the north line OF Also street
to the south curb line of Macy
street excepting along such portions of the
ment c7 redwood curb has already been con-
struc.ed and accepted) in accordance with
specifications in the office of the city clerk Of
said city for constructing redwood curbs.
SEC. 2. The street superintendent shall post
notice of this work as required by law and
shall cause said notice to be published for six
days in the Los Angeles Daily HERALD.
SEC 8. The city clerk shall certify to the
passage of this ordinance and shall cause the
same to be published for two days in the Los
Angeles Daily HERALD, and shall post the same
conspicuously for two days on or near the
chamber door of the council, and thereupon
and thereafter it shall take effect and be in
force.
hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance
was adopted by the council of the city of Los
Angeles, on the Gath day of July, 1898, by the
following vote;
Ayes-Messrs. Campbell, Gaffey, Innes, Mum
son. Nickel, Pessell, Rhodes, and Strohm-6.
Absent-President Teed-1.
c. A. LUCKENBACH,
City Clerk and ex-Offcio Clerk of the Council
OF the City of Los Angeles.
Approved this 25th day of July, 1898.
T. Z. ROWAN,
The herald., 1893-07-30
Notice of Award Of Contract.

DURsUANT TO STATUTES AND TO THE
i resolution of award OF the city coupnjl Of
the city Of Los Angeles, adopted July -, 1898,
directing this notice, notice Is hereby given
that the said city council, in open session, on
the Gath day OF July 1898, opened, examined
and publicly declared all sealed proposals or
bids offered for tbs following work. to-wit:
Second STREET,
In said city, between q point 1A4 feet east OF
the east line of Los Angeles street and the west
line of Alameda street, required by law to BE-
kept In order and repair by any person or corn
pany having railroad tracks thereon, and being
ns Of sd dyng the
ing the same, between the rails thereof, for two
feet on each side of said tracks, be paved with
bltuminous limerick surface ana concrete
base, according to plans and specifications ON
file In the Office Of the city engineer, and speci.
fcations on die in the office of the city clerk Of
the city OF Los Angeles, for paving streets with
base, said specifications being mum bered one.
Sec 2. The city engineer having estimated
that etotal cost OF said improvement will be
hereby determined, in pursuance Of an act OF
the legislature Of the stste Of California, ap-
proved February 27, 1893. that unles within
warrant. or within i've days after the decisioa
of the council ON an appeal, in case an appeal
be taken, the said person or company shall pay
Of CT g ss ocs T hs
or it does not desire to pay for the cost OF
said work by installments, that bnnds
shall be issued by the streeE superintendent
of said city to represent tho cost of said im.
provement. Said bondsshal be serial, extend
ing over period Of 10 years, an even proper
ton Of which shall be payable annually ON the
second day of January Of each year after their
date until the whole are paid, and to baar In
terestat the rate Of per cent per snnum, pay
able substantially on the second days ef JAnu.
ary and July of each and every year.
And thereafter, to-wit: On the 24th day OF
July. 1893, awarded the contract for said work
to the lowest regular responsible bidder, to- Wit:
To Conrad 6cheerer. at the prices named for
said work in his proposal on file, to. wit: 29.97
cents per square foot, and that the said award
has been approved by the mayor.
Clerks Office, Los Angeles, Oal., July 20,
1893.
G. A. LUCKRNBAOH.
City clerk of the city of Los Angeles.
q
The herald., 1893-07-30
Notice of Street Work.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAI ON
~ Monday, the 10th day OF July, A. ID. 1893,
the Council of the city of Los Angeles did, at
intention, No. 1862 new series, to have the
following work done, to-wit:
SECTION l.. That it is the intention OF the
and establish the grade of the south half of the
intersection of
PENNSYLVANIA AND MICHIGAN AVENUES
As follows:
AT the intersection of Pennsylvania and
Michigan avenues the grade shall be changed
and established at $500 on the southwesterly
corner and $3.50 on the southeast corner; the
grade at the intersection OF Michigan avenue
and Pleasant avenue, Michigan avenue and
Echandia street. Echandia street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue shall be as now established, and
at all points between said designated points
the grade shall be established so as to conform
to straight line drawn between said desig-
mated points.
Elevations are in feet and above city datum
plane.
SEC q The boundaries of the district to be
affected by said change and to be assessed to
pay the damages that may be awarded by rea-
mated sU d and an estabiished s &c s as follows ~ ~
Beginning at the southeast corner OF Mschi-
gan and Pleasant avenues and running thence
along the south line OF Michigan , avenue to the
erly along the westerly line of Echandia street
to the northwest corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and Echandia street, thence in direct
division of block OF the Mount Pleasant tract,
thence in direct line to the southeast corner
OF lot of said subdivision OF block i thence
along the southerly line of said lot to the
southwest corner thereof, thence northerly
along the easterly line of Pleasant avenue to
the point of beginning, excepting therefrom
any public street or alley that may lie within
the above described district
SEC 3. Ordinance 1928, new series in con-
fict herewith, is hereby repealed.
Reference is hereby made to the said ordi-
nance of intention for further particulars,
d. A. WATSON,
Street superintendent
BvA. I. STEWART Deputy. 7-2S 1T
The herald., 1893-07-30
Notice of Street Work.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON
~ Monday, the 10th day of July, A. d. 1898,
the Council Of the city OF Los Angeles did, at
intention No. 1859 (new series), to have the
following work done, to-wit:
First-That said
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
In said city, from the easterly curb line Of
Bailey street to the westerly line of st.
Louis street, including all intersections of
streets excepting such portions of said street
and intersections as are required by law to be
kept in arder or repair by any person or COM
pany having railroad tracks thereon, and also
excepting such portions as have already been
graded, graveled and accepted), be graded and
graveled in accordance with the plans and pro-
file OH sle ffh the Office of the city engineer and
specifications on file in the office of the city
clerk Of the city of Los Angeles for graveled
streets, said specifications being numbered
second-That redwood curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway of said Pennsyl-
vania avenue from the eastherly curb line of
Bailey street to the westerly line of St Louis
street excepting along such portions of the
line OF said roadway e upon which which & redwood,
structed and accepted), in accordance with
specifications in the Office of the city clerk OF
said city for constructing redwood curbs.
Third-That a cement sidewalk six feet in
width be constructed along each side of said
pe,nnsyivahhia ,, avenue iron from the the. east
cepting such portions OF said street between
said points along which a cement or asphalt
sidewalk has been constructed and accepted),
said sidewalk to be constructed in accordance
with specifications on file in the Office of the
city clerk, said specifications being numbered
twelve.
SEC 2 The city engineer having estimated
that the total cost of said improvement will be
greater than one dollar per front foot along
each line of said street, including the cost OF
Intersections, it is hereby determined in pur-
suance of an act of the legislature of the state
of California, approved February %, 1893, that
bonds shall be issued to represent the cost oi
extending over a period Of ten years, an even
proportion of which shall be payable annually,
on the second day of January of each year, after
interest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum
payable semi-annually on the second days OF
January and July of each and every year.
Reference is hereby made to the said Ordi-
nance of Intention for further particulars.
d. A. WATSON, Street Superintendent
By A. /. STEWART, Deputy 1928 1T
The herald., 1893-07-30
Ordinance No. 1884.
tNEW sERIEs.)

tNEw sERIEs.)
A N ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTEN-
IA tion Of the mayor and council of the city OF
Los Angeles to change and establish the grade
CHICAGO STREET
From Second street to Fourth street, and fix
ing tne limits. of the district to be assessed to
pay the cost, damages and expenses thereof.
The mayor and council of the city of Los An
geles do ordain as follows
SECTION l. That it is the intention Of the
Council of the city of Los Angeles to change
and establish the grade of
CHICAGO STREET
From Second street to Fourth street as follows:
Az the intersection of Second street the grade
shall be as now established, $500 on the
southwest and southeast corner; at the inter-
section of Third street the grade shall be
changed and established at 81 90 on the north
east and southeast corners and 26O0 at points
in the west side opposite to said corners; at
the intersection of Fourth street the grade
shall be, as now established, 300 on the
corner.
And at all points between said designated
points the grade shall be established so as to
designated points.
Elevations are in feet and above city datum
plane.
SEC. 2. The boundaries of the district to be
affected by said change Of grade and to be
assessed to pay the damages that may be
awarded by reason of such change of grade are
hereby designated and established as follows
Beginning at the southeast corner of Chicago
and Second streets, thence easterly along the
southerly line of Second street 80 feet to a
point; thence southerly on line parallel to and
60 feet easterly of the easterly line of Chicago
street 652 feet to point on the northerly
line of Fourth street; thence westerly along
said northerly line of Fourth street to point
90 feet west of the northeast corner OF Fourth
and Chicago streets; thence northerly on a
line parallel to and so feet westerly of the
westerly line of Chicago street 652 feet to a
point on the southerly line Of Second street;
thence easterly along said southerly line 120
feet to the point OF beginning. excepting from
the above described district Of assessment a |
land included therein which is now part or
parcel of public street or alley.
Sec. 8. The city clerk shall certify to the
passage OF this ordinance and shall cause the
same to be published for ten days in the Los
Angeles HERALD, and thereupon and there
after it shall take effect and be in force
hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance
was adopted by the council of the city of Los
Angeles at its meeting of July "a, 1893.
G. A. LUCKENBACH,
City Clerk.
Approved this 2sth day of July. 1893.
T. i. ROWAN,
7-3O lot Mayor
The herald., 1893-07-30
Notice of Sale of Bonds.

DURsUANT TO A REVOLUTION OF THE
L board of directors OF Modesto irrigation
district, duly given g5ggsn and made on the goth day
Notice is hereby given that said board of d.
rectors will sell to the highest and best bidder
amount an Of $1lo. 900. bssrins interest At the he
rate Of q per cent pc! annnm, payable semi, an
Of each year, on ths presentation Of the Interest
coupons at the ofiice Of the treasurer Of said
said bonds are issaed by the board Of direct
Legislature Of the state OF California, entitled
government Of irrigation districta and TO pro-
properly, and TOT the distribution of water
thereby fes irrigation purposea." approved
ssid bonds win be sold for cash and not for
less than 90 per centum OF the face value
Sealed proposals and bids for the purchase of
said bonds will be received by the said board
OF directors 1t their ofice in the city of Nodes
and may be addressed to Or left with g. g. Alb
bott. the secretary of said board, at Modesto.
Cal, 1T any time afi ier the date OF this notice.
and until 2:30 o'clock p. m. on the 18th day OF
August A. D. 1898. at which time and place
Said bond. will be each Of the denomination
Of $500, and will be negotiable IN form and
will conform In all respects to the require
Ths : board Fl directors reserve the right to re-
Bids must be sealed and addressed to the Sec
retsry Of said board and indorsed: Proposals
for Modesto irrigation district bonds"
Modesto Irrigation diserict, July 20, 1898.
w. II. FINLEY, President
G. 8. ABBOTT, Secretary. 7-2a 26t
The herald., 1893-07-30
Ordinance No. 1885.
(NEW sERIEs.)

(NEW SEKlES.)
An ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTEN-
N ton of the mayor and city council of the
city OF Los Angeles to establish the grade
EIGHTH STREET
From Pearl street TO Holmes street.
The mayor and council of the city OF Los An
geles do ordain as follows:
SECTION /: That it is the intention OF the
council of the city of Los Angeles to establish
the grade of Eighth street, from Pearl street to
Holmes street, as follows:
At the intersection of Pearl street the grade
shall be 0.50 on the northwest and southwest
corner; at the intersection of Moore street $50
on the northeast and northwest corner and
4.,0 on the southeast and southwest corners;
at the beginning of the first curve west of
Moore street eco on the north side and ESQ
on the south side; at point 400 feet west Of
the southwest corner of Moore street 800
above the city datum plane on the south side
and $50 feet above the datum plane on
the north side opposite to said point at the
end of the first curve west Of Moore street $50
above the datum p ane on the north side and
900 above the datum plane on the south side;
at the beginning of the second curve west of
Moore street the datum plane on the north
side and ESQ on the south side; at the inter-
section of Willow street 200 on the southeast
and southwest corners and 1.5O on the north
side at points at right angles opposite to said
Willow street LOO above the datum plane on the
south side and l.50 above the datum plane on
the north side; at the intersection of Holmes
street 800 above the datum plane on the
southeast corner and at point in the north
side at a right angle opposite to said corner.
And at all points between said designated
points the grades shall be established SO as to
conform to straight line drawn between said
designated points.
Elevations are in feet and below city datum
plane.
SEC. 2. The city clerk shall certify to the
passage Of this ordinance and shall cause the
same to be published for ten days in the Los
Angeles HERALD, and thereupon and thereafter
it shall take effect and be in force.
hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance
was adopted by the council of the city of Los
Angeles at its meeting OF July "a, 1893.
c. A. LUCKENBACH,
City Clerk
Approved this 2sth day Of July, 1888.
4 E. ROWAN,
7-3O1Ot Mayor
The herald., 1893-07-30
Sweet Graduates Everywhere.

The sweet girl graduate is heard in the
land. She is coming forth from Vassar
and Wellesley and Smith and Bryn
Mawr and many other educational resorts
of greater or less note and keeping up
the reputation of the woman Of the pc
Rod. Just to show how easy it is, a
young woman passed the Yale classical
examination tho other day. OF course
that was tho end Of it as far as she was
concerned, but it was pleasant pastime.
Another young woman took the de-
gree of PHI. D. at Johns Hopkins. She
has not decided what she will do with
it, but she will probably tack it on the
wall along with four or five other de-
grees that she has taken at various col
leges. Miss Jean Nelson was not so for
tunate. Jean lives out in Indiana and
was caught in the act of pilfering exam
nation papers. Young men have been
caught doing this sort of thing for sew
eral centuries, but women have been
more scrupulous. Miss Nelson proves,
however, that there is no field occupied
by men which women may not hope to
invade.-New York World.