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its junction with Bellevue avenue and
that the Improvement be continued
along that street to East Los Angeles
and thence to the other road asked for
via East Side park along route to be
determined later. The construction of
the connecting link between the plaza
and Buena Vista street to be of the same
width as the latter thoroughfare when
widened is also asked. the petitioners
asserting their willingness to pay for
an opening by that route and ask that
another assessment district be formed
for the other expense.
A second communication is made in
the communication that Buena Vista
street, from Bellevue avenue to the river.
be opened and made to connect with
Downey avenue in East Los Angeles,
and run thence through Downey avenue
to East Side park and connect with the
main sem of the boulevard along the
adobe road. all streets included in it TO
be widened to 100 or 120 feet, as the prop
erty owners may desire, and that an
assessment district be formed of suf-
ficient dimensions to include all the
property benefited by that improvement.
The additional recommendation is made
that tunnel be cut through Broadway
The herald., 1897-09-18

ing property and to the lives of other
employees ind citizens. 1t b.s been re-
ported that engineers to whom certifi-
Gates have been granted have been in
the habit of leaving their boilers and en-
gines to the care of mere boys while they
performed other duties. AT some of the
plants all that is necessary after start
ing the engine Is 10 keep a sufficient
head of steam to run it and this can be
done by almost any person who knows
how to keep enough water in boiler and
fire sufficient to generate the steam
Any boy can be taught how TO do this,
but unless the boiler is carefully
watched there is danger of the water
getting too low and either burning out
the f1ues or, if cold water is turned in
upon exposed f1ues or tubes an explo-
sion is almost certain to follow.
In the cases reported to the boiler in
spector the practice has been confined to
plants where only a low pressure is
maintained on the boilers and the dam
age has not been great. What is feared
is that some Of the boys will become
careless and cause an explosion. The
practice Is such as would render the
boiler ordinance OF little use and the
matter is being quietly investigated with
view to revoking the license of any
engineer who does not personally care
for his engine.
The herald., 1897-09-18
Queen
victoria'S S
Nephew,

Prince Victor Ferdinand of Hohen.
lohe, writing from St. James Palace, Lon
don, says: "R. NJ K. cured the Princess OF
Catarrh."
The Countess of BOutellier, President
Sisters of Joan Of Arc. Paris, France, says:
"All patients who took r. NJ K. returned
to work in three months, and Miss D
was cured of Consumption"
The Grand Opera Star, Nine. Scalchi,
says: "R. M. X. cured me Of Congestion Of
the Lungs in two days"
The Exposition of Hygiene, Paris.
France awarded r. M. K. Gold Medal in
1896. See reports of Dr.. Villejean: P. F. NJ.
c. c. of H. D. and D. of Y; DR.. Chautard.
D. S. and E. C. of F. c. 7. S.. and DR.. Grif-
fiths, f R. S. (Edin), F. c. 8.
The Supreme Court of N. Y. has pro-
nounced r. M. X. Wonderful in its cura-
tive powers and absolutely harmless"
ThOusands of Others say that RAD
ANS MICROBE KILLER has CURED
THEM PERMANENTLY of Microbe Dis.
eases, such as Cancer, Catarrh Colds. Con-
sumption, Female Complaint. Indigestion.
Kidney and Liver Diseases, Rheumatism.
Skin Diseases, Venereal Diseases. etc. Book
and sample free. Write for full informa.
tion. ]. H. Blagge, Sole Agent. PIG S. Broad.
way. Los Angeles. Cal.
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and Johnson, in order to secure their
signatures to the last filed communica-
ton, in which they qualified their former
signat atures. He asserted that it was not
becoming in Pasadena men to come here
and asperse the actions of Los Angeles
mem in matters in which they were
financially interested.
This was answered by Mr.. Lockwood
who openly charged that Judge Silent
had treated him with bad faith at one
of the meetings of the general commit
tee by voting against resolution which
he had offered at Mr.. Lockwood's re-
quest. From that time on the proceed
ings consisted Of repetitions of what had
been stated before and Mr.. Ashman
finally got tired as it was nearly five
o'clock and moved that the matter be
taken under advisement by the board.
This motion prevailed and the commits
sion adjourned.
The probable action the board will
take is thought to be the ordering of
the city engineer to prepare an esti-
mate Of the cost of each of the boule-
wards and make their final report in ac-
cordance with his estimates.
The herald., 1897-09-18
SUSTAINED THE PROTEST
Council Committee on Sewers Hear
Evidence Regarding Cesspools

The hearing of the protest against the
petition Of George w. Maxwell for per-
mission to lay drain pipe across Rose
mont avenue so as to drain cesspool on
his premises into another pool on the
other side of that thoroughfare by the
council committee on sewers yesterday
morning was attended by large num-
ber Of interested property owners An
opportunity was given them to say all
they desired for or against the petition
Most OF them were opposed to the lay
ing of the pipe, their objections being
from a sanitary standpoint. 1t was
shown the committee that Mr.. Maxwell
was unfortunate in that former occu-
pant of the premises had not provided
for the proper drainage so as to carry off
the overflow from the cesspool. AS the
granting Of the petition would incon-
venience number of persons the COM
mittee decided to report adversely to it.
The herald., 1897-09-18
Health Statistics

According TO the statistics that are
now being compiled in the health office
the birth of males during the past twen-
ty months is shown to be considerably
in excess Of that 'of females. During
1896 the total births in this city was
1885, of which S51 were males and 7S5
females. The death records for the same
period was 765 males and 59S females.
During the present year there have been
born in this city 491 males and 433 fe-
males and the deaths have been 523 males
and 1884 females
The herald., 1897-09-18
Lawful Money Bonds

Chairman Toll of the council finance
committee is in receipt Of number
of letters in response to those sent out
some time ago inquiring if market
could be found for the city's legal ten
der bonds" Some of these letters state
that Az per cent Los Angeles bonds can
not only be disposed of but that they
will command considerable premium.
The finance committee will report the
matter to the council at the next meet
ing and it is probable that the proposed
bond election for the issuance of the
bonds will soon be ordered.
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tions, Judge Silent stated that they were
the result of a conference Of those inter-
ested in the boulevard matter and sew
eral of the members of the Los Angeles
boulevard committee. He took up the
several suggestions, section by section,
and explained each as it was intended
by that committee.
STILL ANOTHER BOULEVARD
In that connection he stated that as
soon as the Pasadena boulevard was
well under way the work of preparing
for the construction of another boule-
ward would be commenced. He stated
that the proposed road would run to
Santa Monica, the route from this city
to be along Pico. Washington, Jeffer
son or another of the principal streets
westward from Main street. He was un
able to give any definite plans as to ths
matter, saying that he simply mentioned
it to show the necessity of securing the
other work at as early date as possi-
Bile.
In regard to the proposition for the
widening of Buena Vista street to Belle
vue avenue and the improvement of the
connection from that intersection Judge
Silent stated that the petitioners who had
signed the business mems petition were
willing to pay for this Improvement
along with the other but he suggested
that a large assessment district would
be necessary, as benefits would thereby
accrue to large number of people living
at comparatively remote points from the
Plaza.
Mr.. Mesmer, who has been one Of the
hardest workers for the adobe road
proposition, also favored large dis
trict. Mr.. Weed, who stated that he
owned property along the TTsadena ave-
nue. route, stated that he believed that
the adobe road route was the better
S. A. w. Carver who has been a leader
of the persons favoring the Pasadena
avenue and Arroyo Seco route, took ex-
ception to some of the sta tements made
by Judge Silent and the result was a
persons present, nearly everyone of
whom had something to say for or
against one or the other of the routes
The commission gave the speakers full
sway and allowed the INTO talk to their
hearts content until noon, when an ad-
journment was ordered until o'clock.
without any decision being rendered
THE AFTERNOON SQUABBLE
AT the opening of the afternoon ses-
sion which, owing to the large crowd in
attendance, was held in the council
chamber, Chairman Blanchard Of the
board announced that all speeches
| would be limited to two hours each 1t
was understood that the promoters Of
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Therefore, the undersigned wish to
state that such was not their meaning
in signing said petition, but that they
favor the construction of series of
boulevards, including the one from the
Plaza by way of Buena Vista street,
Elysian park and Pasadena avenue to
Orange Grove avenue in Pasadena; pro-
vided there be no overlapping of assess
ment districts.
From time to time the faction in favor
of the Adobe road route interposed the
statement that they were not fighting
the Arroyo Seco route, all they wanted
being some action on their petition
They had seen no protests against their
road and were willing to pay for 1t if it
was built and if the other people wanted
theirs they would throw no distractions
in the way of it but would assist them in
building it 80 long as there was no dou-
BILE assessment
OPEN WARFARE
For a long time during the session
there was an effort to disguise the fact
that there was any contest, at least
nothing was said of the contest, but as
the debate grew warmer the patience of
the speakers became exhausted, and the
gauntlet was finally thrown down. At
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streets, and who, according to the state
ment of Judge Silent represent between
SO, 900. 900 and $1200O.0OO worth of prop
erty all of which is in the district that
is almost certain to be assessed to pay
for the boulevard whichever way it is
built. The communication requests the
city council to Immediately take the
necessary steps to secure the construc-
tion of boulevard from the plaza to the
Adobe road at the city limits. In an
other section an additional suggestion
Is made to the council asking that Buena
Vista street be widened and improved to
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whose names also appeared upon the
business mems petition which Judge
Silent had read at the morning session:
Whereas, the impression seems to
have gone abroad that by signing the
petition for q boulevard by way of Mis-
sion street and the Adobe road, certain
property owners on Los Angeles, Main
and Spring street were opposed to the
boulevard from the Plaza by way of
Buena Vista street and Pasadena av-
enue
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DeSnnOnd'S
l4l South Spring St.

from Central avenue to Naomi street
will be made this morning at o'clock
by Street Superintendent Drain. All
property owners who desire to protest
against the acceptance of the work are
requested to make their protests either
in person or at Mr.. Drains office this
morning. The work will be carefully
gone over by Mr.. Drain, who is desirous
of knowing whether 1t Is acceptable to
the propertY owners.
The herald., 1897-09-18

ter a short address by Judge Silent, in
which he pointed to the signatures on
one of the communications in favor of
the adobe route, as showing that it had
come from the general boulevard COM
mittee Mr.. Lockwood created some sur
prise by fling the following from the
same committee, bearing eleven sigma
lures:
1--WE, the undersigned members OF the
general boulevard committee, would re-
spectfully, but earnestly, urge that the
petitions for the widening and improve
ment of Buena Vista street and Pasa-
dena avenue, filed by the Buena Vista
street, Pasadena and Orange Grove ave-
nue. boulevard committee, be granted
Frank Catern took he floor In favor Of
the adobe route, and laying aside all re
serve, he handled the subject without
gloves Beginning with sarcastic ref
erence to the presence of several Pasa-
dena gentlemen, who were trying to get
the other route adopted he said that the
Pasadena route would throw all busi-
ness from the San Gabriel valley into
Pasadena, or at least through it, while
the other route would send it to Los An
geles direct. He asked If Los Angeles
wanted this and gave it as a reason for
the activity displayed by the other gen.
tlemen in favor of the other route. He
said all the talk about the alleged friend
ship of a promoter Of one route for the
other project was all bosh. and that it
was patent to everyone that only one
boulevard was to be built, however much
smooth talk there might be now about
two. His speech was the best of the
day for his side, and caused the friends
of the other side to ask whether from
that on it was a fight between the two.
To this he replied that it was nothing
to him whether twas fight or not-that
was to be left to the others favoring the
project.
JUDGE SILENT SCORED
This stirred up both Sides and from
that time on the argument was warm,
indeed. George F. Kernaghan, who had
not taken part in the proceedings until
now, arose and made an attack upon
Judge Silent. He stated that at the
last meeting of the board the judge had
claimed to represent Mr.. L. E. Mosher,
and had pretended to act for him. He
further stated that Mr.. Mosher had since
told him that Silent had had no au-
thority TO represent him. Judge Silen.
was on his feet in an instant and began:
''These attacks and protestations OF
| friendship toward me by some of these
people are, I believe, foreign to their in
tentions." He stated that he could pro-
duce a letter from Mr.. Mosher asking
him to represent him at the last meet
! ing of the board. Then he followed with
charges that questionable representa-
tions had been made to Messrs Jevne
The herald., 1897-09-18
VIOLATING THE ORDINANCE
Engineers Said to Be Permitting
Children to Manage Boilers

1t has been called to the attention of
the board of examining engineers and
the boiler inspector that some of the
engineers in the oil region and at other
plants where small engines are in oper-
alton are engaged in a practice which
is positively dangerous to the surround
The herald., 1897-09-18
High=Gear
..HatS..

With a 90 in them that makes them all the
rage, comprise Desmonds hat exhibition for
this season. Such fine hats at $500 and $3.50
are seldom seen, such fine prices for buyers
never. Your hat tops your attire, and so should
be top article every way. Everything "Des-
today for these $500 and $3.50 Hat Bargains
on sight.
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Rival Boulevard Promoters
WrangIe All Day
MONKEY AND PARROT TIME
WHILE THE BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS LISTENED
Neither Side Scored Distinct Advan-
tage-Petitions and Counter Peti-
tions and Resolutions

For nearly five hours yesterday the
board Of public works wrestled with the
boulevard question. The whole of the
afternoon and two hours of the morning
session was taken up with the consid-
GRAFTON of that one subject. Some few
arguments were heard and great deal
more Of speeches, many of which con-
sisted Of attacks upon the intentions of
the persons furtherirg this or that plan
and at times the debate bordered upon
the acrimonious. When the days work
was concluded two of the members of
the board admitted that they were al
most as much at loss to know how to
decide the matter and just what action
to take as they were when they arrived
at the city hall yesterday morning. No
definite action was taken nor was there
anything to indicate what may be eX-
pected. At the close of the hearing the
commissioners took the matter under
advisement and sometime within the
next week they will make report which
will, it is believed, put the matter into
definite shape.
At the morning session the promoters
OF the Adobe road via East Side park
had their inning and comparatively lit
tie was said by the opponents of this
side Of the matter. In the afternoon,
as per agreement at adjournment of the
last consideration of the matter by the
board, those in favor of the Buena Vista
street and Pasadena avenue route via
the Arroyo Seco were to have had their
say in the matter, but the latter session
developed into general, and at times,
heated. discussion of the merits of both
routes.
ADOBE ROUTE PROMOTERS
As soon as routine business had been
concluded at the morning session, Chair
man Blanchard announced that the
board was ready to proceed with the
boulevard matter. Judge Silent, who
stated that he appeared for the general
boulevard committee. then read the
petition of the business men and the
communication accompanying 1t that
,ere filed on the 11th inst. and have been
In the hands of the board since. The Pc
tition bears the rames of ISL business
men whose places of business are on
Los Angeles, Main, Spring and other
The herald., 1897-09-18
INSPECTION TODAY

Street Superintendent Will Examine
Twenty-Second Street
The final inspection of the work per-
formed by the contractor in the i'm
provement of Twenty-second street
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LEADER HOSMER SETTLED.

:, oiuoeford, November Wv. H. Hosmer,
Ui'o leader of the orchestra with he.Waite
ooinic opera company that played an en-.
o. at the opera house two or
enree weeks ago, was one of the3victims
Np4ote Recorder Weymouth in the police
oourU this morning. He was charged with
oeaulng his hotel bill.
=, "n'ie the company played in this city
AAosner boarded at Hotel Thatcher and
nNa some trouble with the clerk about
ms Motel bill with the result that he left
Town without settling. The matter was
placed in the hands of the police and
saturday afternoon an officer went te
fortland, where the Waite company
prayed last week and arrested Hosmel
ana brought him to this city The hote
DILL amounted to $3.50.
IN court this morning Hosmer pleaded
holo contendere and was discharged or
payment of costs amounting to $40. 81
10 accommodate Hosmer, who was anx
lous to get out of town on the early train
Che session of the court was held before
o'clock.
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EXCURSION PINE CONE DIVISION.
10 the Editor Of the Press:

Pine Cone Division of Portland Aux
Hilary to the Order of Railway Conduc-
tors held a special meeting at Houlton
October Goth for the purpose of initiating
members from the eastern part of the
State. Those who attended were Mrs. W.
S. Edgerly. Mrs. l.. w. Gould, Mrs. l..
M. Heseltine, Mrs. W. f. Hodgkins,
Mrs. M. L. Jsackman. Mrs. G. B. Pratt.
Mrs. G. E. Quint, Mrs. E. S. Ring,
Mrs., j. Lysaght, Mrs. True, Mrs. j. E.
Palmer, Mrs. Locke and Mr.. and Mrs.
T. D. Jewell, of Portland; Mrs. 6. A
West and Mrs. o. W. Clement of Water
vile.
( Immediately after the meeting the Ia
dies were given blackboard ride of sew
e'al hours to view the beauties of Honl-
ton, and then driven to tho station. where
they were joined by Mrs. W. l.. Esta-
brooke, of Monson, and Mrs. e. 81. Saw
yer of Deering, and proceeded to Caribou
to spend the night Through the kind
ness of General Manager Evans of the
Maine Central, and General Manager
Cram of the Bangor g. Aroostook, who
placed private car at the disposal OF
the ladies, and the polite attentions of
Division Superintendent Rogers, the en-
tire trip was rendered very pleasant, and
the Auxiliary ladies fully appreciate their
efforts, IS well as those of the several
conductor of the different roads to make
their excursion agreeable.
ONE OF THE PARTY.
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Through Tickets on Sale.
PORTLAND & WORCESTER.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, R. R.
Station Foot OF Prebie 81.

On and after Monday, Oct. 4, 1897. Passenger
trains will Leave Portland
81 Worcester, Clinton, Aver Junction, Nashua
Windham and Epping at 7.30 a. m. and u 30
p. III.
For Manchester, Concord and points North at
7.30 a. m and 1870 p M
For Rochester, Springvale. Alfred Water
boro and Saco RiYe- at 7,3o a. m., 1880 and
5.35 p. III
For Gorham at7.3O and 945 a. H.. 1890. 400
5.3b and go p. m.
For Westbrook, Cumberland Mills. Westhrook
junction and Woodfurds at $50. 9.45 a. m.
1890, 300 $50 and $50 p. m.
The 1880 D. m. train from Portland connects
at Aver junction with "Hoosac Tunnel Route''
for the West and at Union Station, Worcester
for Providence and New York, via providence
Line" tor Norwich and New York, via Nor
the West, and with the New York all rail via
springfield"
Trains arrive in Portland from Worcester
at 100 p. m; from Rochester at $50 a. M. l.s)
and 5h2 p M; from Gorham at GAO. $50 and
1850 Il. m, 80 4.15. $50 D. m
For tickets 1or all points West and South ar
ply to T. IL. COLLINS Ticket Agent, Port
lond, Me.
le25dd j. w. PETERS, supt
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
quotations Of Stable Products in the
Leading Markets
ewYork STOCK ana Money Market.

By Telegraph,
NEW YORK. Nov. J.
Money on call easy at 11a@2 per cent: prime
mercantile paper 3s4 GAIA per cent STEERING
Exchange was firm with actual business IN
bankers bills s51sa4 sE1a for demand and
4s2129s $3.50 for sixty days; posted rates
SO "a S61s. Commrci bills S11a@4 olas
Government Bonds strong
State bonds dull
Railroad bonds strong
Bar Silvera57ss
Mexican dollars 44A.
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G;l:lIl.[!!!.l|lI!lIll I! y N

On aad after MONDAY. October 4th. 1897
trains VIII un as IoiiuWS.
LEAVE.
For Auburn and Lewiston 7.o5 500 a m
1.3O. AGO. 600 p m.
Fer Gorham, Berlin and island Pond 500 a.
For Montrea. and Chicago 800 a. H.; and
For quebec 500 a. m. and.e 90 p. IN.
~ ARRIVALS,
From Lewiston and Auburn $50. 111b
a. M, 3.I5, 500 and GAO p. N.
From Island Pond. Berlin and GOrham $50
and IL Id a. M, and . 90 p. m.
From Chicago and Montreal $50 a. nj. and
600 D. m.
From Quebec $50 a. M. and 800 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Montreal, Quebec. Toronto and Chicago,
600 p. m.
For Lewiston and Auburn, 7.3o a. M, GOO
p nj.
For Gorham ana Berlin, 7.ao a. M, and 600
p. m. 100
ARRIVALS.
From Island Pond. Berlin, Gorham, Montreal
and West, $50 a. NJ
From Lewiston and Auburn $50 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars on Night
trains and parlGr cars on day trains.
TICKET OFElCE DEPOT AT FOOT OF
INDIA STREET.
CHAs. M. HAYS. Gen Manager.
Portland. October 4th. 1897. oct4tt
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AUBURN PASTORS RETIRE.

Lewiston, November Rev f. G.
Fenney, pastor of the Court street Free
BAPTIST church, and Rev. L.sJ. Thomas
pastor of the Sixth street Congregations
church, Auburn, preached farewell ser.
mons Sunday. Mr.. Penney retires from
6he ministry on account Of i'll health and
VIII live at Augusta. Mr.. Thomas goes
to the Peabody, Mass. Congregational
church.