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The herald., 1893-02-13

ivory carving is very old art, dating
credibly back to the carved ivory coffins OF
the Chaldeans, while the ivory throne of
Solomon, the wise king, is described at
length in the first book of Kings, and the
beautiful carvings Of the Ethiopians for
Sesostris in the form of tribute, and the
wonderful work of the Assyrians and
Egyptians are fully attested by writers Of
those days, and specimens may be seen in
the Central park and other museums. The
Chinese worked in ivory from their earliest
records and the Japanese, Asiatic Indians
and Etrusoans all left existing traces and
specimens of a very early date. The finest
modern collections are in the Green vaults
at Dresden and the British museum. The
Vatican at Rome has some very handsome
specimens, whence came the. very hand
some priests memorandum book now
owned by Miss CALDWELL of this city, the
work OF which dates back to the period
of Coriolanus, and which was presented to
her by the pope three years ago.
The method of working and producing a
specimen is too full of detail to be de-
scribed at length, but 1T is worthy of note
that, where the carver In stone has men to
rough out the crude block, leaving him
only the finishing details, the carver in
ivory does everything from first to last
with his own hands
The artist introducing ivory carving to
prominence in this country is Fritz r.
kaldenberg, of this city. The statuette he
sold to G. w Vanderbilt is a bust of Rem
brandt, twelve inches high and six in
diameter. He has also executed a Venus
Of Milo for w. FL. Rockefeller, price a, 500,
and is now working on bust of Rosalind,
having jast finished statuette of Mignon,
the beautiful gypsy.
Mr.. Kaldcnberg is an enthusiast in his
art and says that close observation shows
him that 1t will take a clever American
carver five months to complete work
worth 5000. A Japanese workman would
be two years and Chinese artist seven
years. and, most important OF all, the Amer
ing design, while the other two nations
would only be able 70 copy, an existing
statue limo from line. Tho strength of these
artists in ivory is purely mechanical plod-
ding along In q mathematical manner
which would drive high strung, nervous,
artistic American workman to the verge of
insanity.
Tusks vary greatly in size, reaching in
some cases ten feet in length and Weighing
200 pounds each Ivory is now worth three
to six dollars per pound, but will speedily
become cheaper owing to the opening up
of the interior of Africa and the greater fa-
cilities for transport. W. p. POND.
The herald., 1893-02-13
Ordinance No. 1913.
(NEw sFRIEs.)

(NEW SERIE5.)
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 of the north side of Pennsylvania ave.
nue., from Lopez street to Baily street, and fix
ing the limits ot district to be assessed TO pay
the cost, damages and expenses thereof.
The mayor aud council of the city of Los An
geles do ordain az follows:
6RcTIoN 1. That it is the intention of the
council of the city of Los Angeles to change
and estsblish the grade of the north side of
Pennsylvania avenue. from Lopez street TO
At the intersection OF Lopez street the grade
shall bs, as now e tablished, SO SO on the
northeast corner; at the intersection of Baily
street, $500 on the northwest and northeast
corner; at the intersection of State street. as
now, 55 90 on the northwes corner; and at all
points between said designated points the
grade shall be established SO as to conform to q
straight line drawn between said designated
points. Elevations are in feet and above city
datum plane.
affected by said change and to be assessed to
pay the damages that may be awarded by rea-
son of such change of grade are hereby desig-
mated and established as follows:
Beginning at the northeast corner of Penn
sylvania avenue and Lopez street. thence east.
erly along the northcrly line of Pennsylvania
MIA avenue and State street, thence northerly
along the westerly line of State street 148 feet
to point, thence westerly in direct line to a
tsnt northerly or "a feet e from the northess cor @
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and Lopez street.
thence southerly along the easterly line of Lo-
PEI street 124 feet to the point OF beginning,
excepting therefrom any public street or alley
that may lie within The above described dis
trict.
SEC 8. The city clerk shall certify to tho
passage OF this ordinance and cause the same
to be published for ten days in the Los Angeles
HERALD, and thereupon and thereafter
1t 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 February Y, 1893
Q. A. LUCKENBACH, City Clerk.
Approved this 10th day Of February, 1893.
2-3 lot Z. E. ROWAN, Mayor.
The herald., 1893-02-13
Ordinance No. 1542.
(NEW SERIES J

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE IN.
N tentfon of The mayor aud council of the
city OF Los Angees to establisn the grade OF
Bolton street from Pearl street to Montreal
street.
The mayor and council of the city of Los An
gales do ordain as follows
Section /. That it is the intention of the
council of the city Of Los Angeles to esta blish
the grade of Boston street from Pearl street to
Montreal street as TO lows: At the intersection
Of Pearl street the grade shs,l be as now es alb
lished 500 on the northeast and southeast
corner, at point 1873 feet east from the north
east corner OF Pearl street $500 on the north
side and point at right angle opposite ssid
point 81. 90 ON the south side at the inter 'ec-
ton of Montreel street $500 on the north west
corner and So SO on the southwest corner
And at sill points between said designated
points the grade shall be established SO as to
conform to q straight line drawn between said
designated points.
Elevations are In feet and above city datum
plane
Section 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
IL shall take effect and be in force
l hereby certify. that the foregoing ordinance
was adopted by the council Of the city of Los
Angeles at 3 meeting of January 80. 1898.
@. A. LUCKENBACH, City Clerk.
Approved This I'd day of February, 1898
2-S lot T. K. ROWAN, Mayor.
The herald., 1893-02-13
Fishing Through the Ice.


MIDDLETowN, Jan. with the freez-
ing of the lakes and streams in the Con-
necticut valley opens @ profitable season
for large sntssnbey Of men who make a
business Of fishing through the ice every
winter. They catch pickerel and perch, and
for them receive from eight to ten cents a
pound in the New York market.
The fisherman cuts from 100 to 200 circu-
lar holes in the ice about twenty-five feet
apart and short distance from the shore
The gears with which the fish are
caught consist Of a strip of fat board four
inches wide and two feet long. Length
wise in this board a slot is cut in which on
a wire axle is hung an iron rod, to one end
of which is attached the fishing line. On
the opposite end Of the rod is a ball Of lead
that plays back and forth on the rod. On
this end of the rod is q strip Of red or white
cloth.
The hook is baited with a live minnow.
The board, with the rod and line is set up
ever the hess at an angle OF about AZ degs
TO hold it in this position the lower end Of
it is thrust into a hole cut in the ice.
The line is dropped through the circular
hole, and the fun begins. When fish takes
the bait and attempts to get away wich it,
the rod, to which the line is attached, tips
up, and the lead ball slides down past the
center and stops at the axls holding it up
The rag floats in the air aiad the fisherman
can see it at distance Of half milo.
BY this signal he knows that there is a
fish on the hook, and be hurries to the line
and lands the game. The fishermen usually
wear skates, and the attendance upon Il
string of lines, though it may be mile
long, is comparatively an easy matter.
1t is not an uncommon occurrence for a
fisherman to in this wny catch 200 pounds
of fish in six Or eight hours, and it is q poor
market that doesn't net him fifteen dollars
for such days work.
There is another way that these men have
of catching fish that is easier, quicker and
usually more profitable. When the ice is
thin and transparent they go to that part
of the lake or river where the water is shall
low. There are usually three or four men
In the party. They carry heavy axes, and
spreading out pound on the ice and walk
slowly toward the shore.
The noise thus created drives the suckers
into the shallow water, where they lie close
to the bottom. When the fish have been
''rounded up" the melfhurry over the ice,
striking heavy blows with their axes. The
conclusion has the effect Of stunning the
fish, and they rise to the ice.
Holes are cut and the fish taken out,
When suckers are plenty it is no trick at
all to take 500 pounds day in this manner.
and they sell readily at from four to six
cents pound. II. G. RIsDELL. /,
The herald., 1893-02-13
Notice Inviting Proposals to Col.
lect and Dispose of Dead Animals

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
y by the undersigned up to IL o'clock q. m,
dispose OF dead animals by cremation or other
method satisfactory to the city council and
board of health of the city of Los Angeles.
Bidders will submit their own specifca-
tions
The carcasses to be conveyed in covered
vehicles to be approved by the board Of health
and city council.
The contract to run for period OF two (2)
years from and after this date.
certified check to the order OF the under
signed for $50 must accompany each propo sal
as a guarantee that bio der will enter into con-
tract If awarded to him in conformity with his
bid
By order of the council OF the city of Los An
geles at its meeting of February g. 1898.
20 l2t J. A. LUCKENBACH, City clerk.
The herald., 1893-02-13
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

T,HE SANTA MONICA WHARF AND TER
j. minal Railway company. cor ooration.
Principal place of business, 204 South Spring
street, Los Angeles, Cal.
Notice is hereby given that at q meeting Of
1893, an assessment of one dollar per share was
levied upon the capital stock Of the corpora
ton, payable TO the secretary and treasurer OF
street, Los Angeles, Gal. Any stock upon which
this assessment shall remain unpaid on the
9th day Of February, 1893, will be delinquent
unless payment is made before, will be sold on
the 18th day Of March, 1893, at IL o'clock
g.. m, at the once of the company, to pay the
delinquent assessment, together with costs of
advertising and expenses Of SALE
ARTHUR GAYLORD, Secretary.
0flce OF the company, No. 204 South Spring
street, Los Angeles, Cal 1-30-Hon. 4t
The herald., 1893-02-13
Ordinance No. 1913.
tNEw sERIEs.)


AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE IN
IA tention OF the may or and council of the
city Of Los Angeles to change and establish the
grade of Baily street, from Pennsylvania ave-
nue. to New jersey avenue, and fixing the linz
~ Of ths district 70 be assssssd to pay The Cost
The mayor ana council Of the city of Los An.
geles do ordain as follows:
Section L. That 1t is the intention of the
council of the city of Los Angeles to change
and ests blish the grade of Baily street from
Pennsylvania avenue to New Jersey avenue, as
follows: AT the in erssction of Fennsy lvania
avenue the grade shall be 63 90 on the north
west and northeast corner, at the intersection
of Michigan avenue so 90 ou the southwest
and southeast corner, and $3.50 on The north
west and northeast corner st the intersection
of New Jersey avenue 50. 90 on the southwest
and sou heast colner. And at all points be-
tween said designated points the grade shall be
established so as to conform TO a straight line
drawn between said designated points. Eleya-
tions are in feet and above city datum plane.
Sec. 2. The boundaries of the district to be
affected by sid change 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
Baiiy street. thence easterly along the south.
erly line CT New Jersey avenue so feet to a
point, thence southerly on 8 line parallel with
ly street to. point on. the northerly line of
Pennsylvania avenue, thence westerly along
the northerly line of Pennsylvania avenue to
point 90 feet westerly OF the northwest corner
thence northerly on line parallel with and SO
feet westerly of the westerly line of Baily street
to point on the srly line Of New Jersey
line to the point of BEGINNING, excepting there
from any public street or alley that may lie
within the above-described district.
SEC. 3. The city clerk shall certify to the
passage of this ordinance ana shall cause the
same to be pdblished for 10 days in the Los An.
geles 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 February z, 1893.
G. A. LUCKENBACH, City Clerk.
Approved this 10th day of February, 1893.
PIP lot T.. K. ROWAN, Mayor.
The herald., 1893-02-13
Robbery in Northern China.

In many districts of northern China
organized robbery Is the regular winter
employment of so large a proportion OF
tho people that travellers are forced to
avoid these regions. it is said Robbers
prey upon the people of the country as
well as upon travellers. In many places
families are obliged to have one member
sit up all night with light to discourage
the thieves from attack. but the robbers
are so well organized that in many in
stances they beset and overpower the
watchers.-Phnsdelphia Ledger.
The herald., 1893-02-13
STATE OF CALIroRNIA,
SUMMONS.

I'm THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
Il County Of Los Angeles, State OF Oalifornia.
Abel Stevens, plaintiti, vs. Frances l. Mason'
Action brought in the superior Court OF Los
Angeles County, State Of California, and the
complaint filed in said County of Los Angeles,
in the Office of clerk OF said superior Court
The people of the State OF California send
greeting to- Frances L. Mason, A. ]. Mason and
Il. c. Edgerly, defendants.
You are hereby required to appear In an ac-
tion brought against you by the above named
plaintiff in the superior Court Of the County Of
Los Angeles, State of California, and TO answer
the com paint filed therein within ten days
(exclusivs Of the day of service) after the ser
vice on you of this sammons-if served within
this Coun'y y; or, If served elsewhere, within
thirty days, or Judgment by default Will be
taken against you according to the prayer OF
said complaint. ~
The said &C ion is brought to obtain decree
mortgages described in the said complaint,
conveying the following described premises
situate in the County of Los Angeles, State OF
California, to W.T.: The east half OF the east
(30), according TO the map of subdivisions OF
the Rancho Azusa de Dusrte, in the County of
Los Angeles, State OF California, made by Frank
Lecouvreur in July, 1879, recorded in book 6.
page 80 and 81, Miscellaneous RS cords of said
County, the same containing ten (10) acres of
land
said Frances l.. Mason and A. ]. Mason on the
9th day of July, 1891, recorded in book 30l,
page 16D OF mortgages, TO secure the payment
10 plaintiff OF $350U.00 with interest at the rate
of o per cent per annum, compounded quar-
terly: the other executed by defendant II. @.
Fagerly to NJ w. Stimson and assigned by him
to plaintiff executed on the 11th day of
March. 1892, recorded in book 326, page l51,
of mortgages, to secure the payment of 100000
with interest at the rate of IL per cent per
) mum, payable quarterly, and that the pre-
misses convs, ed by said mortgages may be sold
and the proceeds applied to the payment of the
apaounts fund due to plaintiff; and also to
foreclose defendants right of REQ emption to
nine shares of the capital stock of the Duarie
Mutual Irrigation and Canal Company, also
pledged by said Edgerly as security for said
$SOO.OO, and costs of suit; and for the appoint
ment of receiver; and also that the defend
ants and all persons claiming by. through or
under them may be barred and foreclosed of all
right title, claim, lien. equity of redemption,
and in, crest in and to said mortgaged premi-
ses, and said water stock, and for other and
further relief. Reference IL had to the com
plant for particulars.
And you are hereby notified that If you fail
to appear and answer the said complaint as
above relnired, the said plaintiff will apply to
the court for the relief demanded in the said
Given under my hand and the seal OF the
Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles,
State OF California, this 9th day of January.
A. D. 1898.
BY A. w. sEAVER,
2.13 Mon lot Deputy CLERK.
The herald., 1893-02-13
Notice for Publication Of Time for
Proving Will, Etc.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF
l. California, County of Los Angeles-ss
In the matter of the estate of Joshua Sands,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Friday, the Oath
day of February, 893, at 10 O'CLOCK q. m. of
said day. at the court room of this court, de-
partment Two thereof, IN the city OF Los An
ifornia, has been appointed as the time and
place for hearing the application of Eliza L.
Sands, praying thtt document now on file in
this court, purporting to be the last will and
testament OF the said deceased be admitted to
probate, that letters testamentary be issued
thereon to John s. Parks, at which time and
and contest the same.
Dated, February II, 1898.
T. II. WARD, County Clerk
By @. w. BLAKE, Deputy.
Burnett & Gibbon, attorneys for petitioner.
Q-1Z lot
The herald., 1893-02-13
CITY NOTICES.
ORDINANCE NO. 1547.
NEW sERIEs.j

(NEW HERIE5.)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND
n council Of the city of Los Angeles, deelar-
ing their intention to construct sewer along
Bartlett street and Pearl street.
The mayor and council of the city OF Los An
sScrToS /. Thst the public interest and con-
venience require, and that It is the intention
of the city council Of the city OF Los Angeles to
orGes De-. the following work 10 be done, tOw.
along Bartlett street. IN said city, from point
opposite the center line of lot IL, block .,
street, also sons Pesr see the
line OF Bartlett street to the man hole built in
the interseci ion of Pearl street and Bellevue
avenue and across all intersections 0f streets,
together with holes, lamp holes and flush tanks.
The size of said sewer shall be eight inches in
internal diameter and be constructed OF salt
glazed vitrihed pipe, brick, iron ana cement
All of which shall be constructed IN accordance
with the plans and profile on le in the office
Of the city engineer and specifications on file
in the office of the city clerk of the city of Los
Angeles said specifications being numbered IA
The cost of constructing said sewer shall be
assessed against all lots and lands fronting
SEC 2. The street superintendent shall po't
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. 3. The city clerk shall certify to. the
passage of this ordinance and 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.
1 hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance
was adopted by the council of the city of Los
Angeles at its nesting of February TIN, A. D.
1898, by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Campbell, Innes, Munson
Nickel, Pessell, Rhodes and President Teed
CA. LUcKENBACH,
City clerk and ex- officio clerk of the
council of the city OF Los Angeles.
Approved this 10th day of February, 1898.
7. Z. ROWAN,
0-1lZ
The herald., 1893-02-13
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CO.
PARTNERSHIP.

TNHE COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE EX-
i isting under the firm name of M. Levy &
Co., composed of Michel Levy and Lesser Hlrsh-
field, doing business in the city of Los Angeles,
Los Angeles county, California. under such
firm name of M. Levy 4 Co, has been, this LIST
day of February, 1898, dissolved by mutual
consent. The said Lesser Hirshfeld has sold
all his interest in said copartnership TO the
said Michel Levy, who will continue said bust
ness under the same name as heretofore, towit,
the firm name of NJ Levy & Co., and will col
lect all indebtedness due or to grow due to said
former firm, and will pay all indebtedness due
or to grow due from snid former firm.
MICHEL LEVY.
LESSER HIRSHFELD.
Dated, Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 1, 1898.
STATE OF CALIFoRNIA 90
County OF Los Angeles 'S
On this 4th day of February, in the year A.
d. 1898, before me- Saml Prayer, notary pub
lie in and for said Los Angeles county, person.
ally appeared Michel Levy, Lesser Hirshfeld,
known to me to be the persons described in,
whose names are subscribed to- and who exc
cuted the within instrument, and they ac-
knowledged to me that they executed the
same.
Witness my hand and official seal, the day
and year in this certificate first above witten.
TsEAL1 SAM'L PRAGER,
Notary public, in and for Los Angeles county,
state OF California.
The herald., 1893-02-13
Ancient Remains.

Thebes, Egypt, at the present time
presents ruins twenty-seyen miles in cir
6ufnference. The remains of many of
the buildings, such as columns, arches.
etc., are Of such gigantic size that no
known modern machinery would be
Equal to tie task Of taking them down.
totsay netting Of putting them In their
tksssnt pdsittons.-St. Louis Republic i
The herald., 1893-02-13
Notice Inviting Proposals to Com
struct Certain Sections Of the Out-
fall Sewer from the City of Los
Angeles to the Pacific Ocean.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- by the undersigned up to IL O'Clock q. m. Of
Monday, the 20th day of February, IL SO, to fur
and construct by sections the masonry portion
of the outfall sewer from the city of Los Angeles
to the Pacific ocean, of sections "A and ga On
the route through Hyde Park and Inglewood.
as designated upon the maps, plans and pronlef
on hle in the office of the city engineer of the
city of Los Angeles.
Bidders will submit proposals. separately for
each section in bulk, including all excavations,
back filling, manholes, drops, tunnels. settling
chambers, conduits, culverts and functions, a.
indicated on plans, pro1les and detail drawings
on file in TIL Office of the city engineer.
All work to be done in accordance with plsnf
and specifications adopted by the council Of th(
city OF Los Angeles at Its meeting of July IL,
1892, and on file in the 0ffice OF the under
signed. and plans, profles and detail drawinu
in the Office of the city engineer.
price per cubic yard shall also be named
for any extra excavations that may be occA<
stoned by changes during the construction,
All contracts will include q clause providing
that no Chinese labor shall be employed upon
the work, and that no material shall be used
which has been manufactured by Chinese; also
that eight (8l hours labor shall constitute Z
days work, and that the successful bidder Will
not contract for, receive or require more than
eight (S) hours labor for q days work of any
person employed upon said work, and that no
person shall be employed upon said work who
geles at least six (6) months previous to the
time of his employment.
A certified check to the order of the UNDER
signed amounting to 5 per cent of the gross bid
that bidder Will enter into a contract II awarded
to him In conformity with his bid.
Council reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
BY order of the council Of the city of Los An
gees at its meeting of February z, 1893
30 LIT G. A. LUCKENBACH, City Clerk.