The herald., 1896-02-12
WILL RIVAL THE RAYMOND
Eastern Capitalists Will Build
a Modern Hotel
ARCHITECT ARE AT WORK
On Building "to Fill a Long.Felt
Want"
Condition Of General Manager Burnett-Pro
fessor James Lecture-A Horse and
BIggy Stolen

the present withheld, what is known
as the Grand View tract, comprising
nine and one-half acres, situated on
Grand avenus between Palmetto drive
and California street, adjoining the
Arroyo Seco, which is a most desirable
sight for hotel.
Messrs' Coffin & Stearns, real estate
men effected the sale. The consider
alton for the land was $4,000 1t is
said that hotel to cost 100000 ls to
be erected, and the architects are al
ready at work on the plans.
| Tt iY to be of the Spauish-A nerioan
| style OF architecture, and two and one
half stories high, and strictly fire
proof. A large patio or court, will oc-
cupy the center of the building il
which will be grown every variety OF
tropical plant. On the roof, covering
the entire area, will be constructed a
promenade, which taken with the
buildings natural elevation will afford
an exceptionally fine view of the sur
roundings.
| 1t is promised that the hotel will be
completed before the ed yent Of another
season. 1t is to have a separate elec-
trical plant which will light. heat and
| furnish ell power for the building.
LECTURE ON ARIZONA
Prof. G. Wharton James lecture was
given under the auspices of the Sons
of St. George. A we'll executed piano
solo by Mr.. Schlef preceded the light
| ing of the lantern, which was followed
by a general description of the terrific
rles which he was to illustrate. He
| stated that the entire length of tho
Santa Fe road through New Mexico
and Arizona abounded in geological,
archaeological, historical and scenic in-
terest surpassed by no other region Of
the globe. The views were largely his
own production and were Of such In
dian settlements as Llguna, Acuna
and Isleta; mountain and valley seen
cry, petrifisd forest of Arizona, cliff
and cave dwellers and grand canyons
and concluded with a view Of the fa-
nous snake dance, which Professor
James has witnessed in all its barbar.
ity.
HORSE AND BUGGY STOLEN
DR.. FL. j. Macomber had his horse
and buggy stolsn while standing in
front OF f. w. Machin's residence on
| South Euclid avenue, south Of Cali
fornia street, while making profess
sional call at $50 last evening. DIR.
Mscomber e once telephoned for his
man, and another rig followed as far
as AlhaT bra, where he found the rig.
THROoF ORCHESTRA
The Throop orchestra is preparing q
concert to ba given on Friday, Febru-
cry 81. It includes selections from
Prince Ananias, Robin Hood, Princess
Bonnie ard many of the latest popu-
lar marches. Wagnerian compositions
also enter into the program and the en-
tertainment is generally of high stand.
ard. Dramatic recitation and read
ings have been promised by Mrs. Coop
er for the literary end of the program
The rehearsals are attended by large
numbers OF enthusiasts. Patrons ol
the school are especially invited to al
tend.
EUCHRE PARTY
Mira. w. s. Wright, in honor Of Mrs.
Starr and Mrs. Nivin. who have been
guests of Mrs. William Stanton, glve a
progressive euchre party last evening
The house was beautifully decorated.
! The gentleman's first prize was won by
| j. s. rorrence, the ladies first prize by
Mrs. Walter Wotkins, the lone hand
prize being taken by Mr.. Webster
! Wotkyns. Refreshments were served
| to the guests, Mrs. Starr, Mrs. Nivin,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stanton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Gutter, CLARK, Mr.. and
Mrs. Webster Wotkyns, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Arthur, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Russell,
nj. g. Clintock, Mr.. and Mrs. G. d.
DagRett, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Kimball,
Miss Cole, Messrs. florence, Stats,
Bell, Post, Ling and Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Wotkins.
STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY
L. B. Burnet', general manager of
the Los Angeles Terminal railway, is
stricken with apoplexy at his home,
| S04 West Twenty-third street. Satur-
day evening evidences OF this trouble
we're apparent, but neither he nor his
family anticipated serious trouble. He
remained at home Sunday morning,
and at II o'clock he WAS seized with al,
apopleptic fit. DE-. j. T. Stewart and
Or. William Allen took charge of the
case. He has entirely regained con-
sciousness, but the left side Of his
body is completely paralyZaa. Hopes
are entertained of his recovery, as be
has a strong constitution.
POUND MEETING
The Salvation Army has issued the
following notice Of "pound" meeting
to be given tomorrow evening: The
Salvation Army in its work in Pasa-
dena has found some worthy families
that are in actual want. Sickness and
| other misfortunes have brought some
industrious men to place where they
must have help or their families will
suffer. To at least partially relieve
this distress, thu Salvation Army will
have meeting on Wednesday night
February 18th, at which each person
attending will be expected to contrib
ute at least pound of something
Donations are also solicited from those
who may not attend and yet would
willingly contribute to such an object.
TESTIMONIAL CONCERT
The testimonial concert rendered tt
Lowinsky's orchestra, in the parlors o.
Hotel Green last evening. was very
we'll attended. Some deviation from
the program wes made, owing to thu