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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
THE VARIOUS MOTIONS r1ADE

Mr.. Ashmun moved that the street su :
perintendent be instructed to cut down
trees which are in the middle of Allan tic
street, between Mateo and Lemon streets.
Adopted.
Mr.. Stockwell moved that the city water
company be instructed to repair the fire
hydrant at the intersection of Pasadena
avenue and Well streets. Adopted.
Mr.. Stockwell moved that the CONSOLE
dated Electric Railway Company be in
structed to repair the zanja pipe under
their tracks on Pasadena avenue.
Adopted.
Mr.. Pessell moved that fire alarm box
be placed near the corner of Ninth street
and Santa Fe avenue. Adopted.
Mr.. Snyder moved that the city en-
gineer be instructed to esta blish the grade
on Custer street, between Temple street
and Bellevue avenue. Adopted.
Nh. Snyder moved that the street super
intendent be instructed to clear off the
sidewalk on Centennial street, between
Bellevue avenue and alpine street. Re-
ferred to the board of public works.
Mr.. Snyder moved that the city water
company be instructed to palce fire
vue avenue and Douglass street. Adopted.
Mr. Pessell moved that an electric light
be placed near the corner of Almo street
ana Santa Fe avenue. Referred to the
gas and light committee.
Mr.. Munson moved that the property
owners desiring the widening of Hoover
street present petition therefor before
next Monday. Adopted.
Mr.. Blanchard moved that the street su-
perintendent be instructed to at once
place new iron grating over the catch
basin in gutter corner of Breed and First
streets Adopted
Mr.. iced moved that the street superin-
tenGent require the contractor building
sewer to remove the cobbles from the
north side of Twenty third street west OF
Toberman street. Adopted.
Mr.. Savage moved that the city engineer
be instructed to define the line OF Vignes
street. Adopted.
Mr.. Ashmun moved that the grade be
established on San Jose street, also on
Thalia street. Adopted.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

The board of public works made the
following recommendations to the coun-
Gil:
Recommend that an ordinance to side
walk Ionia street be placed upon its ass
age. Adopted.
In the matter of the petition of Abbot
Kinney ct al. to open an alley between
Sixth and Seventh streets. Spring and
Main streets recommend that the alley
be opened according to map b on file in
the office of the city clerk. Adopted.
In the matter of the petition of H. II.
Dobbins, favoring the Improvement OF
Byram street. recommend that the pc
tition be filed, as the matter of opening
the street is now before the council.
Adopted. '!tS r:tts
In the matter OF the, protest of S. c.
Dodge against the improving OF Byram
street. wherein he asks to be allowed to
show his full frontage in his protest rec
ommend that he be allowed the full 'front.'
age owned by him in the district of
assessment. Adopted.
In the matter of the petition of II. S.
Kimball, protesting against taking dirt
from kensington avenue, Angeleno
Heights. for other purposes save street
work. recommend that the matter be re-
ferred to the street superintendent for in
yestigation. Adopted.
In the matter of the petition of A. B.
ommend the matter be be referred to the
park commissioners. Adopted.
In the matter of the proposals to i'm
prove Ocean View avenue. recommend
that the bid of j. A. Cashion be accepted.
Adopted.
In the matter of the Pacific Loan COM
pany asking that Dora street be i'm
proved, recommend that the petition be
granted and that the engineer present the
necessary ordinance. Adopted.
In the matter of the petition to estab-
lish the grade of Ida street, recommend
that the same be granted and that the
engineer present the necessary ordinance
of intention, Adopted.
We recommend that the bid of the
Porphyry Paving company to improve
Kensington road from the westerly line
of Douglass street to the northerly line of
Bellevue avenue at the following prices :
Matchmaking, per square foot, Is cents
curb per lineal foot. "a cents and side
walks per square foot, 80 cents, be ac-
cepted and that the necessary resolution
of award be adopted. Apdoted.
We recommend that the bid of Madigan
& Chapman. to improve Downey avenue
at the following prices: Curb, % cents per
lineal foot; sidewalk. 81 cents per square
foot be accepted. Adopted.
We recommend that the bid of French
e. Reed to improve Bonnie Brae street
from the south line of First street to the
north line OF Ocean View avenue at the
following prices: Grading and graveling
complete per lineal foot, Sill curb, Az
cents per lineal foot; cutters. liz cents
per lineal foot; sidewalk, 9.3 cents per
square foot, be accepted and the necessary
resolutions OF award be adopted
Adopted.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
SEWER COMMITTEES REPORT

The sewer committee reported as fol-
lows:
In the matter of constructing a sewer
on Clark avenue, the city engineer hav-
ing reported to the council that he finds
the same impracticable. it being some
distance from the central intercepting
sewer. and cannot be built until sewers
are built to connect it with the main
sewer; the matter was therefore re-
fered to the board of public works. We
therefore recommend that the protest be
granted. Adopted.
In the matter of the petition Of W. W.
Beckett ct al, property owners on Ottawa
steet. between Pearl and Georgia Bell
streets, asking that sewer be built. we
recommend that the request be granted.
Adopted.
In the matter of sewering First street,
between Boston and Saratoga streets rec
ommend that the contract be awarded to
J. e. White at SO cents a running foot.
complete. Adopted '
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
MEMORANDA

:. y. Ianon, surgeon, chlropodlst and
complexion specialist, wishes to announce
to her friends and patrons she is now pre-
pared to beautify the complexion and re-
move facial blemishes, superfiuods hair,
birth marks, smallpox pits. scars, moles
and warts for ladies and gentlemen by
clectrolysis. With Mines. Smith and
Carpenter, hair dressing and manicure
parlors. 1915 Stimson block, Third and
Spring.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block. first floor, rooms 129, 100, !4l;
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours, 1 to 5. Tel 1927.
s. Conradi jeweler and matchmaker,
113 South Spring street. makes n speciality
of fine watch and iewelry repairing and
diamond setting; an elegant line of
optical goods. A fine stock of watches
and jewelry always on hand.
After you have received your portrait
from The Herald call at Lichtenberger S
art emporium, 107 North Main street,
and get his prices for frame. The low
est prices and the best Workmanship
guaranteed.
The Palace. corner First and Spring,
under the proprietorship of Guenther d
Bernhard mas reopened the season as
first class concert hall. with the celebrated
Berth family formerly with Vienna Buffet.
Adams Bros, dentists, 239H South
Spring street. Painless filing and extract
ing. Best sets of teeth from vs. to $40.
Hours, s to 5: Sundays, 10 to -.
Mathushek and the Briggs sweet tone
pianos for sale and to rent at No. lis
Winston street. A. &. Gardner, practical
piano tuner.
Sewing machines. in good working
order. for So each. 12S South Main
street..
The Advanced Davis sewing machine,
is the best. Office, lbs South Main street.
Hand forged razors, cutlery and grind
ing at Steiner & Kirchner's, $50 \. Main.
DR.. L. NJ. Powers has opened an Office
in rooms 204, POS Stimson block. Tel. 40
f. r. Cunningham, dentist, removed to
Stlmson blk, cor. Sd and Spring. Tel. 49,
DR.. Harriet Hilton, graduate University
Michigan. 1917 s. Broadway. Tel. 49,
Sharp & Samson, funeral directors Gin
dependency, 536 S. Spring ST.; tel. 1929
DR.. Ryan & Scarborough. Eye, Ear,
Nose, etc. 201202 Stimson Block.
All kinds of sewing machines to rent;
12S South Main street
Dr.. Mcclellan, Hotel B'way, eye, ear.nos
Rooms 81 a week and up, U. S. Hotel.
Photos, any size, 81. Plaza Gallery.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

dread to take the responsibility OF main
tanning these cribs. .q
Mr.. 'Teed-The matter is like man
having q sore on his body. He must con
slider whether he will bear it or force it
over his whole body.
Mr. Savage moved that the chief of po-
lice be instructed to move the women off
of Alameda street and out of the Eighth
ward. The matter has been attempted
to be compromised, but | am opposed to
it. inlude all houses OF prostitution in
my moJion.
Mr.. Munson seconded the motion and
said that the cri lbs are not in the interest
of the city. He said that he was not going
to anticipate where these women are CO.
ing. When they find new location 1t
will then be time enough to take action.
If We are going to run decent city"
said the speaker. Il am in favor of clear
ing out these cribs. and it gives me pleas
ure to second the notion"
Mr.. Kingery-I am well pleased at
what MIR. Savage has done. When l came
into the council was told that the coun-
Gilman from the eighth ward was no fit
companion, but l only wish he was
my son. | have learned to love him.
The police commission understand how
l stand. | wish the councilmen would
going to do with these cribs. l am
here to look out for the general well
fare of the city. and | hope the battle will
be pressed TO the very gates of the CITY.
| know there are people who are weak.
They cannot lap water like a dog and
have to turn back. Let us stand by our
guns and we will succeed. The police
commission needs strengthening and
am in favor of the course suggest d. 1t
is shame that these cribs should be locat-
ed IN the Eighth ward.
Mr.. Snyder said that he once served
two years on the. police commission, and
he fought the social evil at that time.
These women can be moved off of any
street, but l wish to say that the chief
of police cannot be instructed by the
council, but his orders. according to the
charter, must come from the police COM
mission. We should instruct the police
com missioaers, and we can hold them to
account.
Mr. Savage called for Mr.. Pirtle. and
the latter said that the police commission
had instructed chief to clear Alameda
street, and the oredr is being obeyed.
During the week the Fiesta has taken up
the work of the officers, but from now on
the cribs will be cleaned until not one is
left.
Mr.. Knighten said that he had watched
the papers and had been interested in
the course the petition against the cribs
had taken.
Mr.. Savage amended his motion and it
was adopted to instruct the police COM
to remove the cribs.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
THE CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT

have prepared and present herewith
an ordinance granting franchise to A.
o. Ivers ct al. for the construction of an
electric railway. Adopted
In the matter of the operation of cars
on the hill division of the electric rail-
way. your instructions to me did not
state what were the features of the fran
chise which were being violated. and l
have been unable to find what the partic-
ular complaint is. Your instructions SIM
ply request me to state what can be done
to require the company to operate the
road for the convenience of the people.
If you will instruct me as to the features
of the matter which the council wish
cured. will examine into it thoroughly.
Referred to the board of public works.
l would like further Information as to
why the protest of L. N. Breed ct al.
against the improvement of Breed street
was referred to me. Protest denied.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
CITY ENGINEERS REPORT
The city engineer reported as follows

The city engineer reported as follows;
Ordinance of intention to construct a
cement walk six feet wide on Fourteenth
street, between Main and Hill streets.
Ordinance adopted.
Ordinance of intention to establish the
grade OF Banning street. from Alameda
street for distance of $50 feet east. Or
finance adopted.
Final ordinance changing the grade of
the west side of Flower street. between
Seventh and Eighth streets. Ordinance
adopted.
Final ordinance changing the grade of
Twenty ninth street. between Trinity and
San Pedro streets. Adopted.
have furnished the civ attorney with
the description for the opening of Clar.
street, Avia street and Washington street,
from Central avenue to the river. Re-
ferred to the board of public works to fix
the boundaries of the district of assess
ment therefor,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
PETITIONS

The following. in addition to those al
ready published. were presented and re-
ferred:
From C. E. Payne president of the Cal
ifernia Ornamental Brick company, pro-
testing against farming out" the river
sand and gravel. and stating that such
action would drive away manufacturing
enterprise from the city.
From A. Hoalst, 7. l.. Stassforth and
others. asking extension of Hoover street
from Seventh to western boundary.
From w. r. Sayers, asking grading.
gravelng. sidewalk, curb, gutter and
sewer on Grand avenue from Ninth to
Eleventh streets.
From G. W. Freeman and others, pro-
testing against allowing the Union Oil
company T., build sto~a9c tanks in the vi
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

cinity of protestants' homes. and suggest.
ing that a Judgment for this and kindred
interests can be found in that easily ac-
cessible portion of ground lying contigu-
Gus to the river.
From Z. G.. Edmund and others, asking
for grading, graveling and curbing with
cement, under the bond act, Michigan
avenue between Evergreen avenue and
Saratoga street.
From A. J. Wilson aud others. asking
that the electric light on Boyd street be
placed on the center of the street at Wall
street.
From G. W. Tubbs and others. asking
to sewer Washington street between Peru
and Paloma streets by private contract.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
The Evolution

OF medicinal agents is gradually relegat-
ing the old,time. herbs, pills, draughts
and vegetable extracts to the rear and
bringing into general use the pleasant
and effective liquid laxative, Syrup OF
Figs. TO get the true remedy see that it
is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only. For sale by all
leading druggists.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
Millinery

Lilliss. the Milliner OF Fifth ave, New York,
who brought the collee ton OF imported hats
and bonnets, will sell this week, the remainder
OF these exquisite creations of mill merry art
at greatly reduced prices Inspection invited
45l broadway. conner Fifth.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
RUPTURE

To the people who suffering from rup-
ture Prof Joseph Nldry, formerly of Berlin.
Germany, now of Santa Barbara, is practical
rupture specialist and truss manufacturer In
formation free whereby you can become cured
Those having tried all kinds of patent trusses
and found no relief, also have given up all
hope, to those people am calling their atten
ton and especially ask them to send me their
address. .-5iEa
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
Our Homo Brew,

Maier 4; Zobelein's lager, fresh from their
brewery. on draught in all the principal sa-
looms; delivered promptly IN bottles or kegs.
Office and brewery. Ala Also street. tele-
pr one 81. suas,i5
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
Fire Insurance

Bring or mail your policies direct to
our office. We will rewrite them at low
est cut rates. Solid indemnity guarar-
teed. New Zealand Insurance Company,
Frank f. Walsh, Manager, 103 South
RrnnlWnN
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
New CITY Directory

Changes and new information of Max
wells Los Angeles City Directory and
Gazetteer of Southern California should
be sent in at once to the Los Angeles
Directory Company, 432 Stimson Block. 4
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
u. s. War Ships at San Diego

The Olympia and Thetis, Commodores
Perry and Wolcott now in San Diego HaI-
Dor. Excursion rates via the Surf Line.
Parlor cars on all trains.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
Lucas Gem ParIors,

Finest australian opals and collection of
naive and o iental stoLes in the city. at cut
rate prices. Jewelry -anufactured to order
in new designs. No. % q South Spring street,
Workman block room s.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Bring your policies to the Office of A.C.
Golsh. 147 South Broadway. and get
money refunded and new policy written
ut less than half of old price.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
Henjman Fish Co. San Pedro

Fresh fish and Holsters shipped direct to all
points IN Arizona. 7 .xas and Mexico from
cannery at San Pedro, at lowest wholesale
prices.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Save undertaken commissions and hire your
hacks for funerals at So. so each from Gus
Graham. Stand, Arcade Depot. Tel. 553.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Newdick Photo Studio, ia S. Spring Street
We are prepared to take pictures of the
masqueraders. Artistic posing and fine light
ing our specially.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
La Fiesta Pbotograpbs

Remember the Plaza gallery is head
quarters for view work. c. c. Pierce,
5l5 North Main street.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Buy the Whitney make trunk and travelling
bag. Factory 4o3 s. Spring st.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Hollenbeck Hotel Cafe. Grill rooms and
private dining rooms. Oysters on shell.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Maid of the Mist
Is the finest ladies' bicycle on the coast For
ale by Wesner, photographer. 100 N. Spring.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
Headquarters for TASKS

Langstadter, pa South Broadway, betwee
Second and Third.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Newdck's Photo Studio, ia South Sprina.
We make specially of fine Photographic
ana engraving. Our motto: Low prices and
good work.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Wedding and visiting rds. Where? H. NJ.
Lee & Bro, 14O North Spring st. Wedding
specialists in engraving and printing.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

H. s. woolner, attorney. 4o4 stimson block.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23
JOTTINGS

Drink Shasta Water. wolacott. agent
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-23

Mrs. Loomis, guitar vocal, piano, Wilson blk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-04-04
On Bad Handwriting.
Harper's Young People

One of the most Important things for
boys or girls to learn to do is To write
plainly. so that those who have To read
what they write are left in no doubt "a
to their meaning. Several amusing
stories af the embarrassment which has
followed not learning TO write legiblv
are told. One of these i. of MasSa-
chusetts clergyman who nearly got him
self into peek of trouble because of the
bad quality of his handwriting. 1t was
more than century ago that this clergy
man had occasion To address a letter to
the General Court of Massachusetts up
on some subject of great interest at that
time. When the letter was received the
Court ordered The clerk to read it. aud
we're filled with wrath at what appeared
to he these words in opening:
i address You not as magistrates, but
as ladian devils"
what :. they cried. Read that over
again How does he address u.s.
Not II magistrates. but "a Indian
devils. repeated the clerk. That ;
what he SAYS.
The letter was passed around. and the
Judges were by no means plea >ed To see
that the clerk had apparently made no
mistake. Very angry at What they be-
lieyed 10 be an insult, the Judges passed
"A vote Of censure upon the clergyman.
and wrote IN him demanding an apology.
He came before them in person, when it
turned out that where the Judges had
read Indian devil. he had written in
diyiduals--N hich. Of course. made an
apology unnecessary; but the reverend
gentlemen was admonished 10 Improve
his handwriting if he wished 10 keep out
nf trauIla
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-04-04
How "America" was Written.
DIR. samuel +. Smith. its Venerable Author,
Tells its story

II che annual old South church cele.
bfation OF Washngton's birthday, in
Boston. the Rev. DR.. Samuel +. Smith,
the aged writer of the hymn america.
gave lis history. AT the time Of its com
position he vas a student al the AndoVer
Theological Seminary.
about the wear 1871 said he. "A
friend Of education living in New York
State Went to Germany To study the
system of education prevailing there.
lie found that the German schools made
much of singing. and that they had a
great variety Of singing books. lie
thought il would be an excellent plan to
Introduce this custom into our own
schools. and when he returned la
brought With him number Of the Ger
man singing books.
lie gave them to Lowell Mason. who
At thai time was regarded Is the chirt
ConserNator of sacred music in this cOun-
try. Lowell Mason Was unable 10 read
German. aud it occurring to him that |
had SOME knoWlcdged of the language,
lac brought me heap of the books with
the request HAT translate any that
liked. or. if | chose, write new verses to
90 with the German tunes.
"One gloomy day in February, l~32,
MAS standing near my window III An
dover where / was a student in the Iheo-
Logical school, turning over the leaves OF
one of these books. came upon tune
which gratifed me, for its simplicity a.
we'll Il, for its beauty. | thought that
sung by choir of children, it would be
acceptable 10 the community.
i glanced at the words aud SIM that
it WIS a patriotic song, and ! was in
spired Ia write an American hymn. II
Was after that that learned that the
tuue WIS the same as that Of 'God save
the King.
Il reached for a scrap Of paper aud be
gan to write. Within half an hour had
the words substantially "a you hear them
to-day. The scrap Of paper still lives.
BY mere accident preserved it, In due
time rs understand from the committee
for the testimonial which i 10 be given
a month hence. a fac .simile of this paper
is to be made, which may be scattered
from Maine to san Diego, from Alaska
10 the southern cape of Florida.
Il had no idea had written nation
al hymn | laid the paper aside aud al
most forgot about it. But soon after,
Lowell Mason wrote me, aud sent il to
MIN. In few weeks it WAS sung on the
Fourth of july at the children eelebra-
ton Ia Park street church.
MANY persons regret that We have
accepted the national melody OF Great
Britain. | do not share their regret. 1t
is symbol of the union between Great
Britain aud America; the two shake
hands again on common ground.