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The herald., 1894-06-21
THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET.

How Superintendent Watson Puts tho
Public to Inconvenience.
1t ia not likely, after the investiga-
tions made by the grand jury, the city
council and nearly every body else. into
the affairs OF the street superintend-
ent's Office that Mr.. Watson is likely to
"bob up serenely" as candidate for re-
election in November next. But in case
he should. it is to be hoped he will be
severely sat down upon. Some people
think him peculiar. and the "borrow-
ing" of money from employees to make
good the defalcations OF hia cashier
certainly looks that way. 1t recalls the
story Of an Irishman who was found In
F.! Jail by one of his countrymen, who
asked:
"Phat are yez here for, Moike?"
I'm here for borrowin' money, be
jabers."
"Shure they can't send man to Jail
for borrowin' money. Plat wos the
circumstances under which yez bor-
rowed it?"
"The circumstances wor these, Dan.
l had to knock the mon down wild big
shtick fooY or foive times bsfoor he'd
lind it to me-"
But letting all that pass, Mr.. Watson
has shown himself singularly unfit for
the place he holds. If a man doubts
this let him look at the way he gives up
the middle of the street to building con-
tractors, thereby inconveniencing the
people at large. 1t is gate enough to
deprive the people OF the use OF side
walk. let alone fencing up any portion
of the middle of the street, particularly
in city like this, which is literally
gridironed with the tracks of railroads.
In the matter OF the Stimson and Brad
bury blocks it was not so bad. for these
edifices are ornaments to the city, but
in other cases he has allowed the streets
to be blockaded by the worst kind of
cheap ramshRckles, notably the one at
Fifth and Spring streets. At Third and
Broadway over one-third of the street is
cut off by fence, and there it stands.
all work on the proposed building being
discontinued.
At Seventh and Hill streets q sewer
was being laid which occupied all the
middle of the street. Yet with all that
necessary obstacle in sight. the street
superintendent gives permit to use all
the east sidewalk on that street, as we'll
az such portions of the middle as were
not covered by sewer-building opera
tions. The consequence has been that
people living on Hill street between
Seventh and Eighth have only been able
to reach home at the risk of life and
limb, especially if compelled to remain
out late at night. The house-moving
nuisance. blockading public street for
whole days together with some old
rattle-trap building that is to be taken
from Broadway to Pico Heights, is an
other thing that receives altogether too
mnch favor at the hands of the present
street department. There is not one
house in 20 that is moved which is
worth the cost of moving when it reaches
it's final destination. By the time it
does, the repairs to plastering, etc.,
amount to more than the house is
worth; and the owner has only an old
house. after all, to show for all his
trouble and expense.
The herald., 1894-06-21
A DANGEROUS PROPOSITION.
No Large Petroleum Tanks Needed II
tho Center of the City.

No Large Petroleum Tanks Needed in
tho Center of the City.
There was no meeting of the board OF
fire commissioners yesterday, on account
of the absence from the city of Messrs.
Brodrick and McLain. Commissioner
Kuhrts was on hand, pale from the eff
fsots of his recent illness, but there be-
ing no quorum the mayor did not at
tempt to to sit without one.
A matter which would have come up
before the board, had there been a quo.
rum, was the asking OF permit to
erect a tank to hold several thousand
gallons of petroleum on Mott alley, for
the use OF a laundry on Main street
abutting on the alley. 1t is quite un-
necessary to say that no such concession
should be made. II such tank is abso-
lutely necessary, let it be erected on
Grand or Bunker Hill avenue and the
oil piped down to the laundry, but
no such bid for confagration
should be tolerated within the
most densely populated portion of the
city, until some body discovers some
way to divest petroleum of its explosive
qualities. Should an explosion OF such q
quantity take place, it would not leave
one brick upon another in the district
bounded by First. Third, Broadway and
Los Angeles streets; and it is quite un-
necessary to say that the city does not
require lsundries ON Main street quite
go badly as to risk . calamity of that
sort. 1t is hardly possible that the
board of fire com missioners. with or
dinances to that effect 80 plainly worded
and placed before their eyes, could grant
permit OF this sort.
The herald., 1894-06-21
JACK THE BURGLAR ONCE MORE
The Mysterious Thief Makes a
$500 Haul.
He Eludes Capture and Mystifies thu
officers Hunting.
He Pursues His Usual Tactics and En-
ters House by Means of
Ladder-No Clues Left
Behind.

The most successful burglary ever
committed by the "porch- climber"
other wise known as Jack the Burglar,
was perpetrated about O'Clock Tuesday
night when the residence OF 8. II. b.
Van der WORT, Alb West Thirty third
street was entered and 5000 worth OF
jewelry stolen.
The thief was most daring in his oper-
alton, and was so successful that he was
not even seen by the occupants OF the
house. He operated in the same way
in which he has entered ID other houses
in the southwest part OF the city, using
ladder and gaining an entrance in the
second story.
The mysterious burglar secured lad
der from house in the course OF con-
struction, and carried it quite distance
to Mr.. Van der Voort's residence.
Placing it carefully at a rear window, he
entered without being detected. The
family was in the parlor on the ground
floor, and did not go upstairs until
shortly before 10 O'Clock.
To their great surprise the doors to the
bed chambers were found ajar, and the
furnishings of the room badly dishev-
eled. Upon looking around Mrs. Van
der WORT discovered that a dia-
mond breastpin, diamond earrings,
finger rings, q gold watch
and numerous other articles OF jewelry
were missing. AT an estimate the stolen
articles will reach 5000. All OF them
were costly, the bresstpin particularly
so on account of it being set with seven
| fine stones.
The ladder at the window was found,
and the mystery was solved. The news
Of the theft was telephoned to the police
station, but. as usual, the officers were
silent when asked about the occurrence.
Detective Auble and Sergeant Smith
went to the scene, but Jack-the-Burglar
had been gone two hours, and was prob
ably costly tucked away in his couch in
one of the leading hotels, dreaming Of
tho next big haul. 1t is estimated that
during the last three months this mys-
terious thief has stolen jewelry amount
ing in value to $4,000.
The herald., 1894-06-21
KNOWLEDGE

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the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
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dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The herald., 1894-06-21
JULY WEATHER.
The Record of Its Psouliarities for Some
Years Past.

|
The Record of Its Psculiarities for Some
Years Past.
The chief of the weather bureau fur
nishes the following data, compiled from
the record of observations for the month
of July. taken at this station for peri
cd of 16 years.
1t is believed that the facts thus set
forth will prove of interest to the public
"a we'll IS the special student, showing
as they do the average and extreme
conditions of tho more important mete-
geological elements and the range with
in which such variations may be ex-
pected to keep during any corresponding
month.
Temperature-Mean or normal, II;
thu warmest July was that OF 1891, with
an average of IA; the coolest July was
that of 1880. with an average of 65; the
highest during any July was 109, on
July %. 1891; the lowest during any
July was 40. on July u. 1888.
Precipitation-Aversge for the month,
.03 inches; average number OF days with
.0l OF an inch or more, none; the great
est monthly precipitation was .27 inches
in 1886; the least monthly precipitation
was no inches in 1877, 1878, 1879, 1881,
1882, 1884, 1890, 1892, 1898; the greatest
amount recorded in any "a consecutive
hours was "a inches on July IA, 1886.
Clouds and weather-Average mum Der
of cloudless days, IA; average numb OF
partly cloudy days, Is; average number
of cloudy days, l.
Wind-The prevailing winds have
been from the west; the highest velocity
of the wind during any July was % miles
ON July l, 1880, and on July IA. 1886
The herald., 1894-06-21
THE BOARD OF HEALTH.

They Held an Orderly aud Important
Meeting Yesterday Afternoon.
Tho board of health held one of their
advisory meetings yesterdey afternoon
at the city hall. We say advisory,
because there is little else to the board
OF health beyond work of consultory
character. The executive work OF the
board is performed by the health
officer, and, generally speaking, he goes
ahead and does about as he deems
proper. and consults the board later
on.
In discussing the sanitary precsu tions
needed for protection OF the city from
the Asistic black plague, or any other
scourge, it was resolved az the sense OF
the board that Los Angeles has q popu.
lation of $4,000 souls, and that sanitary
precautions must be founded on that
basis.
On motion of DR.. Hitchcock, 1t was
resolved that the board pay visit to
the garbage crematory Of Ramiech &
Marsh, and that it be given thorough
inspection as to it's efficiency.
The matter of smoke from engines
used in pumping crude petroleum from
the oil wells in the vicinity of Second
street park, transmitted to the board
from the city council, in the matter of
petition signed by Hugh Glassell and
others, asking for the abatement of q
nuisance, was taken under advisement.
The board then adjourned to its next
regular meeting.
The herald., 1894-06-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Action on the Rod uction of Freight Rates
to the East.
The board of directors of the chamber
of commerce met yesterday afternoon,
with Directors Klokke. Breed, Hazard,
McGarvin, Graft, Parsons, Forman, Null
len and Cohn present. In the absence
OF President Freeman, Mr.. Forman pre-
sided.
Abbot Kinney, representing the Farm
ers' institute, asked that committee be
appointed from the chamber of COM
merce, to consult with committee from
the instjtute, to take action on the mat
ter of reduction in freight charges on
fruit carried to eastern points.
1t was moved and carried that a COM
mittee Of three be appointed by the
chair. and Gen. J. r. Mathews, Carl f.
Rosecrans and HI. L. Macneil were ap-
pointed.
L. B. Whatley, John Rebman and s.
q. Dodge were elected to membership in
the cham Der.
A communication was read from E.
G. Harrison. secretary of national road
convention, which will meet at Asbury
Park, N. j., July 9th and 9th, asking
that the chamber appoint delegate to
attend. 1t was moved and carried that
the secretary be requested to communi-
cate with Mr.. Harrison, asking him to
send full data and reports OF the conven-
ton, and that we ask Mr.. George 8. Pat
ton, who is now in Washington repre-
senting the cham Der of commerce, to at
tend the convention.
1t was moved and carried that the sum
OF 500 be appropriated out of the
emergency and entertainment fund of
the chamber of commerce to the Associ-
ated Charities OF this city. and that all
citizens be urged to contribute literally
to this worthy and necessary work.
The board then on motion adjourned.
The herald., 1894-06-21
LOS ANGELES HERALD: THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 81,

century mas been characterized by the
development OF individualism. The
worth and dignity of womanhood is be-
ing recognized. In this change we find
the underlying cause of the great social
problems of the day. of socialism, of
popular discomfort, of the labor ques.
ton. These problems cannot be solved
by theories They can only be solved
by the inspired workings OF great lives.
But in another senee, religion needs
men. The religious world is in an un-
settled state. Great changes in belief
are taking place. Modern science ex-
erts disturbing influence upon the re-
ligioue belief. But men are not turning
away from God. They are seeking Him.
A member OF the junior class of the
college department came forward and
presented President j. NJ. McPherron
with beautiful basket OF flowers.
Mrs. NJ. + Auer again Gang q vocal
song-the Holy City. the responded to
an encore.
1t was announced by the chairman
that as the Rev. R. Fl. Hartly had been
detained at home, mis- address would not
be delivered.
The chairman introduced Mr.. E. S.
Field, president of the board of direc-
tors, who made an appropriate presents'
ton speech, speaking briefly of the COL
lege and its future, this being the first
class to graduate with degrees. The
class received their diplomas with ap-
propriate remarks from Mr. Field. He
congratulated the graduates ON their
brilliant success at college.
Rev. DR.. w. J. Chichester was then
introduced and spoke of the college
debt. He introduced the ex-moderator
OF the Presby terian assembly, Rev. DR..
Craig of Chicago, who made an excel
lent address on behalf of the college
debt, after which collection was taken.
The audience received the benediction
and proceeded to assemble in the dining
room, where lunch was had.
President McPherron, acting as toast.
master, called upon Rev. Guy W.
Wadsworth to speak on The Student
Material for College.
Rev. F. D. Seward spoke OF The Rels-
ton OF Christian Education to the
Church.
Mr.. Donald K. Cameron spoke of the
Stewardship Of the Mind.
Rev. Alexander Parker responded to
Building Christian College.
Col. Samuel Merrill of Indiana made
an excellent talk in regard to Missiona-
ries and Institutions of Learning in
India.
Mr.. Horace G. Longwill, at the re-
quest OF the chairman, made q fine
speech on behalf of the freshman class.
Rev. DR.. j. B. Stewart also spoke on
the Glass of '94.
The exercises were closed by the audi.
ence singing, All Hail the Power Of
Jesus Name.
The herald., 1894-06-21
HARRY CONTAINS DEATH.

The Well Known Decorator Found
Dead in Bed.
j. Harry Conlan. we'll known man
of this city, was found dead in bed at
the United States hotel yesterday morn
ing. He was 80 years of age, and was at
one time first-class paper hanger and
decorator.
Harry, as he was familiary known
among his friends, had been i'll for nearly
a year, and his untimely end was not
unexpected.
He was brother of Police Judge Con
Ian of San Francisco, and son OF hotel
keeper in Sacramento.
The remains we're sent to San Fran
cisco last evening for interment.
The herald., 1894-06-21
THE LONE HIGHWAYMAN.
He Again Comes Prominently Int,
View.

He Again Comes Prominently Into
View.
The lone footpad got in his work again
last night by holding up pedestrian on
Castelar, street, near College. The vic
tim grappled with the robber and was
about to get him on mis- back, when he
yelled for his pal" whom he said was
behind an adjoining tree. The gentle
man became frightened and allowed the
ro5ber to 60. He secured nothing from
his victim. Although the matter WAS
reported to the police station, Police
Clerk Bean denied that anyone had been
held up and positively asserted that no
such occurrence had taken place. This
makes the sixth attempt at robbery by
the same footpsd within the last five
nights.
The herald., 1894-06-21

A. A. Eckstrom, 800 s. Main street, is where
you want to go lookin for good wall pap era
aha riaht price.
The herald., 1894-06-21
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"Many of the citizens of Rainsville,
Ind, are never without bottle of
Chsmbsrlain's Cough Remedy in the
house," says Jacob Brown, the leading
merchant of the place. This remedy
has proven OF go much value for colds,
Group and whooping cough in children
that few mothers who know its worth
are willing to be without it. For sale
by Off & Vaughn, Fourth and Spring !;
O. f. Heinzeman, 222 North Main,
druggists.
The herald., 1894-06-21

A man named Spencer Chatterson
was locked up last evening on charge
of insanity. He will be examined today
by the lunacy commissioners.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-08-27
CRONI ICA
BECERRADAS S


No es 10 misno banderilasa un toro qut
aun becefro.
Para 10 prmero Sc necesita arts Y gslor
para 10 segundo un spoqnito1deI desparpat
" un m"ehito de poca vergitensa a-- q y
Pero para los que aficionados no somos
al toreo nos GUSTAV mas las noviladas que
las grandes corridas. En- estas hay emo
clones que atracn y subyugan. En las
otras, cansancio, abuurimiento asco al
yer asesinar torpemcnte al pobre auima-
Tito.
Politicamolte Sc nos ofrece ahora una. bel
c:'Tadd en- Ia que nuestro pals es la sictima
yel ministro de ultramarcl mozo deaparIa-
jado que ofcia dc torero.
Cuando este toiuo laoheinatiya de ma
nos del seflor Maura, todo el mundo se di.
jo; .15. aE.it h1.a Z
--Vamos vel Ia s1srte que 9ejecuta el
gallego con las reformas de ,aquel.l Pero
el seior Becerra no 1e moyia de .u sitio.
Contemplate 4 las Anulas, como 80 con.
templa manscs carneros de los que no
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1894-08-27

Ponce, ID de Agosto dc 1894.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-11-26
AChapeIto,h. Memory of Dr. Bnss.

Macon. Ga. November 2l.-(SpecialD-It is
now an assured fact that a memorial viii
b. erected in this city to the memory If
IN. William Capers Bass, eX-president Of
Wesleyan Female college.
Appropriate resolutions have been framed
by the sslumnae of Wesleyan.
II is probable thlt a chapel will be erect
Cd 20 his memory.
President Rowe OF the college, left to
day for Rome to attend the North GeoI LA
conference and while there he viii bring the
matter before the conference.
The work OF soliciting subscriptions he
cua today ana the ladies are meeting with
great success. The following ladies com
pose the committee for soliciting funds
Mrs r.. J. Wiiiingham. Mrs. Edgar Ross,
Misses Matte Bryan Brown Bessie Rogers.
Eugenia BlCunt. Mr.. G. b. WillinSham is
chairman Of the committee OF gentlemen.
IL is very much desired that contributions
should be sent i'm IS early as possible, and
that the amounts be as large possible.
All the contributions are to be sent to Mrs.
{. Il. Willineham. 40 College street, Ma
Coa, ia.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-11-26
INSTANTLY KILLED.
Mitchell Boy!es Was shot and Killed by
Elias CaN.


Marietta. Ga. Novemhe. 25.-tSpeciai)-
This quiet little city was the scene Of a
sensational killing on Saturday evening at
half-past o'clock.
The victim oi the homicide was man by
the name Of Mitchell Boyles.
HIS slayer. as shown IN the testimony be-
fore the coroncr's jury impanelcd today
Is, Elias Cox. Both live in the neishborho God
of Marietta ana are well known in the
county. Ablind tiger ami dissolUte women
are alleged 10 De- the indirect causes of
the tragedy.
The Shsotine occurred on the west side ni
the pubiic square and was simultaneously
accompanied with the shout of police!
blind TIGER is in town AS tho merchants
quickly left their customers and rushed to
rh,. front of their stores they heard a few
CURSES ami saw a man standing between
the wheels ~ a buggy with the curtains
all CLOSELY drawn around IL, while another
was IN front ct the mule, ho!'ting the birdie
md saying "shn1t him. d-n him. shoot
him" The next moment the arm - an m
mate OF the buggy. concealed behind the
curtain. made as appearance. er;tSplnE the
handle of "a horSs pistol The next moment
loud report was heard and the victim be
tween the wheels threw up mis- arms. stag
ssered and f,l To th- ground. The whip was
quickly applied 10 the mule and the buggy
PASSED r;piGiy from thc sight OF The horri-
lied special, rs.
soon a crowd gathered about the dead
man AMI the greatest excitement prevailed.
The mother of the deceased, who lives
nearly a mile from Marietta on the Powder
Springs road. was sent FOR and FASTENED to
.n,. scene, of tine trt@otiv. " sad
specfacIe to see the agonizing mother as
she stood over the Hfeless body OF bar
son.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-11-26
How shall Love You.

(From The Ladies' Home Journal)
How shall | love you? | dream all day,
Dear! Of Il tenderer. swectcr way:
Songs that ! sing TO you-words that l say:
Prayers that are voiceless on lips that
would pray
These cannot tell Of the love of my life:
How shall | love you--my sweetheart, my
wife?
How shall [ love you? Love is the bread
OF life to a woman-the white and the red
OF all the worlds roses; the light that is
shed
on all the worlds pathways, till light shall
be dead.
The star in the storm and the strength in
the strife:
How shall ] love you-my sweetheart. my
wife?
Is there a burden your heart must bear?
| shall kneal lowly and lift it. dear!
Is there a thorn in the crown that you
wear?
Let it hide in my heart till rose blossoms
there!
For grief or for glory-for death CT for
life,
So shall / love you-my sweetheart, my
wife!
FRANK l.. STANTON.