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The herald., 1897-05-06
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Routine Matters Attended To by the
Board

At the meeting of the fire commission
ers yesterday all the members were
present except Mr.. Sabichi, who is still
confined to his home by sickness The
proceedings were confined strictly to
routine matters
The. application of George w. Tubbs
to bore for oil on lot No. 6 of Beaudrv
tract No. 2, was referred to the chief for
investigation.
The chief reported that at practice
drill Engineer Myer of company No. 7
had crushed his finger so badly ir the
machinery that amputation was necee-
sary. He also reported that he put the
company of hook and ladder A out of
service, and sent the apparatus to the
shop for complete overhauling.
The matter of the proposed change in
the salary ordinance to provide for a
crew for the new hook and ladder truck
was referred to the chief to explain what
was wanted in the council.
George w. Bright a colored man, pre-
sented lengthy petition for appoint
ment as a member of the department.
and also addressed the commission. He
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BOULEVARD COMMITTEE MEETS
Various Routes Suggested and All Are
Attractive

There was a large attendance at the
Pasadena boulevard committee meeting
on Tuesday afternoon, Judge Silent pre-
siding. Delegations were present from
communities interested in reaching the
business section of this city through East
Los Angeles. They represented the East
Side, Alhambra and South Pasadena,
and brought maps and valuable data and
information regarding grades, rights Of
way and the sentiment of property own
ers along the respective routes.
A letter was received from Walter Ray
mond Offering to donate right of way
through his grounds. By adopting that
route the boulevard would have the ad-
vantage of crossing the Terminal and
Santa Fe tracks by bridge on a level
with the boulevard. A number of the
South Pasadena contingent stated that
a rule placed on the map touching the
plaza and the south end of Orange Grove
avenue would pass through Estudillo
canyon. showing that that would be the
shortest route.
If that route is adopted it will be a
virtual extension of Orange Grove ave-
nue. southwark to Lincoln park on the
east side of the Arroyo, thence through
yon, and down that natural grade to the
Mission road, where it will follow the
general course of the present highway
to some point near Eastlake park, and
from there across the open country TO
the plaza. Or it may diverge from the
Mission road t Downey avenue and fol-
low that broad thoroughfare to Griffin
avenue, which is 100 feet wide, thence by
new and direct line to the plaza.
Engineers Hawgood and Purcell were
present and We're authorized to have
preliminary survey made of the most
direct and feasible route along the lines
Indicated.
Mesers. T. =. Lukens and Geo. F.
kernaghan of Pasadena, ex-president
and president Of the Pasadena National
bank, Were added to the committee
bringing the total number up to twenty
with splendid personnel, ard capac-
ity of accomplishing practical results.
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IN SOCIETY
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Mrs. John u. Platter entertained with
a delightful luncheon yesterday in her
hoEpitable apartments In the Baker
block. Covers were laid for ten and the
decorations were Of pink carnations and
maidenhair fern. In all the rooms
were clusters of long-stemmed carna-
tions in tall, slender cut glass vases, and
on the luncheon table was a handsome
oblong centerpiece Of the same fragrant
flower. which showed through the deli
cate tracery of fronds of maidenhair
fern. Long loops and ends and handsome
butterfly bows Of wide pink satin ribbon
and more fronds OF fern were placed eff
fectively about over the surface of the
table, and the place cards were of rough
paper and decorated In water colors with
pink carnations. The ladies who en-
joyed Mrs. Plater's. hospitality were:
Mines. John P. Jones, Gorham. Lester
and Hamilton of Santa Monica. James S.
S!auson. Mary H. Banning, M. A. VIII
cox, Orena and Charles Prayer.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Birthday Surprise

A pleasant surprise party was given
Miss Amelia Schmitz at her home on
Bernard street Monday evening, in honor
Of her 10th birthday. Games were played
and dancing enjoyed. Refreshments
were served at late hour. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Schmitz, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Able, Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Schmitz.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Schr:itz, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Schmitz; Misses Amelia Schmitz,
Teresa Sullivan, Nina Lawry, Blanche
McGannon. Clara Snyder, Lottie
Schmitz, Bessie Mcdonald. Amy Beatty.
Mary Fowler, Grace McGannon, Emma
Schmitz; Messrs. Will Cordin, Guy
Capps, AL McGannon. Clarence Corbin,
John Spence. Harry Schmitz, Fred Cries
bach, Tom Bruner, Mr. and Mrs. Schmitz,
J. Able, w. L. Schmitz, o. E. Schmitz,
A. B. Schmitz.
The herald., 1897-05-06
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Will Take Up the Work Of an Agricul-
tural Experiment Section

At the regular monthly meeting of
the executive board of the Southern CAL
ifornia Academy of Sciences held on
Monday evening, among other business
transacted was the formation of an
Agricultural Experiment Section. A
committee was appointed by the pre-
sident with power to organize and ap-
point officers to the new section. The
following officers were appointed: S.
M. Woodbridge, Phi. D.. director; Prof.
A. j. McClatchie. biologist and botanist;
e. NJ Wade and NJ L. Wade, chemists.
1t is the purpose Of this section to
take up questions affecting the agri-
cultural interests of the southern
country, such as insect pests and their
remedies, the betterment of crops, pre-
servation of forests, the analyses of
commercial fertilizers, the naming of
different species of plants etc.
The work of the section will
be done free of charge and bulle-
tins issued for free distribution giving
the result of the work accomplished
The committee has secured rooms at
1852 N. Main street.
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Hearts Party

DR.. and Mrs. Shelley Tolhurst enter
tained the Harper Tract club with
hearts last evening in their charming
home, 1910 Adams street. Those pree-
ent were Mr.. and Mrs G.. c. Carpenter
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. b. Wiltshire, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cosmo Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
bur Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Jack
son, Jr, Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Byrne, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Burnette, Mr.. and
Mrs. Willoughby Rodman, Lieut.. and
Mrs. Randolph Miner; Misses Adams
and Jackson OF San Francisco; Messrs
Quinlan of Chicago and Arnold.
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Neighborhood Party

The neighbors of Mrs. Ed. Bosbyshell II
surprised her Tuesday evening in honor
of her birthday, and presented her with
handsome etching. An informal and
impromptu art exhibit was made by the
guests, who were first called upon in
divldually to illustrate given senti-
ment. and then each had to guess the
subject of the others sketches. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. H.
White, Mr.. and Mrs. 2. D. Mathuss, Mr.
and Mrs. D. G. Peck, Mr.. and Mrs J. E.
Murray, Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith. Mr..
and Mrs E. A. Forester. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. NJ North, Mr.. and Mrs. aBosler, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Bosbyshell, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. e. Anthony, Mrs. Bosbyshell and Miss
Mary Bosbyshell.
The herald., 1897-05-06
EAST Los ANonrns
Personal Gossip and News Notes
From the East Side


Mrs. M. J. st. George who has been
spending several months with her
brother s. j. Powell and family, OF 1Sz
her home in Pomeroy. Wash.
Rollin Smith, bright little boy of
twelve years. was brought from Merced
yesterday by his grandmother Mrs. I.
M. Smith and placed In the Sunshine
Sanitarium. on Flower street. where
he will be treated for. hip disease by
DIR. e. r. Smith. Rollin Is grandson
CT Prof Spalding who is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Langworthy Of Grandin
street. sf, st s.sss.. tts-l+as
The all-day meeting of the ladies'
and foreign and home missionary socie-
ties of the Asbury M. e. church will
convene today in the Epwoth league
room. Lunch will be served at the noon
hour. All ladies Of the church are
earnestly requested to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Brett, Of Iowa,
left for their home Tuesday after SPEND
ing some weeks pleasantly in Califor-
ria. .i "a ea.G
The missionary society of the Christ
ian church will hold its regular month
ly meeting this afternoon in the church
on N. Workman street.
Mr. and Mrs. Banning, OF s. Griffin
avenue, are rejoicing at the birth Of a
little daughter s9.l
The Christian Endeavor. society of
the Baptist church was most pleasantly
entertained by Miss Mary Mitchell at
her home, 2Si N. Sichel street. After
the transaction of regular business
some time was pleasantly spent with
some games and music. Light refresh
ments were served during the evening.
Mrs. Annie Weed, formerly Mrs. Girls
wald, of East Los Angeles, who came
from Albuquerque to bury her father.
Mr.. B. Sleyster. who came to California
several months since hoping to be bene-
flied by the change, has returned to her
home.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Thimble Party

Mrs. r. r. Williamson entertained
with a thimble party yesterday after
noon in her cosy home. 1919 Orange
street. The decorations were all of
flowers effectively arranged about the
rooms. After the needles had been in
dustriously piled for a time, game of
progressive conundrums was played for
which there were three prizes and a con-
ISOLATION. They were awarded as fol-
lows: First, fancy handkerchief, Mrs.
Woodhead; second, a Venetian glass
flower vase, Miss Marshall; third, q
bisQue figure, Mrs. Van Dusen; consola-
ton, dustpan. Mrs Randall.
Those present yesterday afternoon
were Mines. H. Wallace, NJ. French.
c. B. Woodhead, R. s. Randall, w.
e. Cummings. ]. Kemp, ]. F. Jen-
kins, Condit, O. Willis. H. X. Williamson.
e. J. Soper, w. r.. Cist. e. H. Hopkins
Marshall, Riehl. Cridland, Cfyant.
Thornberg, Bluett. vandusen. Bradford.
Niles Pease, H. Phillips. Misses Bulge
and Marshall.
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Phelan Luncheon

Miss Phelan, of 506 West Thirtieth
street, entertained with a luncheon
yesterday in honor Of Miss Dillon, of
San Francisco. Covers were laid for
ten. In the center Of the table was a
tall crystal vase with q large cluster
Of long-stemmed Homer" roses. At
each place was corsage bouquet of
the same flower tied with pale pink
satin ribbon, and a souvenir cut glass
vase, also holding roses. The place
cards were of rough paper decorated
with water colors.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Perkins Luncheon

Mrs. Gregory Perkins of sos wes.
Twenty-first street entertained with a
luncheon yesterday in honor of Mrs Jo-
seph Horsfall Johnson. The table " as
decorated with La France roses. pink sat.
ir ribbon and smilax; roses were massed
on mantel and buffet and the place cards.
in the shape Of hearts, were decorated
with water colors and tied with narrow
pink satin ribbons. Those present be-
sides the guests Of honor were: Mines
John T. Jones, John Gray, John r.
Haines. Willoughby Rodman, Willard
H. Stimson and Seymour E. Locke OF
Pasadena.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Marriage Licenses

The following licenses issued yester-
day from the office of the county clerk;
Joseph La Blame, native of Kansas,
aged Il years, and a resident of Clear
water and Clara Aldie Bergen, a native
also OF Kansas. aged 10 years, and a res
ident of Gardena.
William Thomas Jowett, a native of
England, aged 35 years, and Caroline C..
Ferrin' a native of Illinois, aged 40 years,
both residents of Los Angeles.
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home. corner Tenth ana Alvasadd
sfreets. M
Mrs. r D. stimson win sntsrtain the
members Of the last ana the present
board Of directors Of the stimson Lafay-
ette Industrial association with . lunch-
con Tuesday. May 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Longley Of South
Pasadena will celebrate the flftieth an
niversary Of their marriage on Wednes-
day. May IL. Invitations are issued for
reception from to In the afternoon.
Mrs. John D, Foster Of Twenty-eighth
street entertained with q very informal
luncheon yesterday in honor Of Miss
Froelich of San Francisco, with Mines.
Fl. l.. Hyatt, Fred Avery, Edward d.
Silent as her other guests
Count and Mrs. Won Schmidt Of eel
West Washington street entertained
very informally hast evening with .
couple OF tables of whist, and the guests
were: Mr. and Mrs. John e. Platter, Mr..
and Mrs. Ozro w. Childs. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Mcfarland.
DIR. and Mrs. r. A. Wilcox have rented
their residence at 1881 Trinity street and
have taken rooms at 1046 South Main
street until June LIST, when, accompan-
led by their daughter, Miss Miller. and
their niece. Miss Fowler, they expect to
leave for the east, to be absent one and
perhaps two years.
The Nashville, Tenn, American states
that rumor announces the marriage OF
Hamilton s. Woolwine Of Nashville ana
Miss Lydia Chaffe of New Orleans as
set for June I'd. Mr.. Woolwine, who Is
a brother of w d Woolwine IN shiev. ~
the Southern California Savings bank
Of Los Angeles. is prominent in the busd-
ness and social circles of Nashville and
comes from the old Virginia family Of
Woolwines.
The herald., 1897-05-06
Here and There

Mrs. John D. Foster of Twenty
eighth street, will spend the ensuing
week at Catalina.
Mrs. Pierre Severance has taken the
Kenelly house on Ocean avenue. Santa
Monica, for July, August and Septem-
ber.
Miss Froelich, who has been making
en- extended visit in Los Angeles. will
leave this evening for her home in San
Francisco.
Mr.. A. G. Dezendorff will give IAN
Evening In the South at st. Johns
hall, on Adams street, Tuesday even
ing, May II.
Mrs. w. c. Hubbard and Mrs. q. A.
Bruck will receive with Mrs. Fred Sal
isbury Friday afternoon at her new
The herald., 1897-05-06
Surprise Party

Last Monday evening q delightful
surprise party was given Miss Sadie
Breen, at her home on Olive street, by
number OF friends. Cards and dane
ing were followed by dainty refresh
ments. Among those present were:
Misses Della and Constance Davoust,
Thomas, Sands, McCreary, Jordan
Lehn Campansana, Wilfrey, Nellie and
Sadie Breen, Messrs. Chas. B. Hutchin-
son. Hunter, Tanning. Seitz. McCor-
mick, Stoll, Lanigan. Breen Davoust
and Beldrick.
The herald., 1897-05-06
A Firemen's Smoker

Saturday evening next Orange Grove
lodge No. 81, Brotherhood of Locomo-
tive F1remen, will entertain their friends
and a number of visiting railroaders
with a stag smoker Grand Master
Sargent and Grand Master Meyer are
expected to be present.
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be carried low. with end curling upward
and to one side. Faults are: Head
thick and short: decided stop ana brow;
light eye; ears either not Carried UP
or up straight: coat OF poor quality
and no undercoat: straight behind; tail
carried over back.
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~ o+bersr n2o+bersI h<otbersl

Mrs. Winslow s Soothing Syrup has been
used for over 50 years by millions OF moth
narfact success. It soothes the child, soft
ensasi ens The gums gums ,aliays all pain cures wind
collie, and Is the best remedy tor Diarrhosa. .Ss
Sold by drugeas.n s,iTs ana a AK @ for Mrs Mrs Winss
iow,s Soothing syrup and take no other
kind. rs cents o bottle.
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talk About a Rush Of Business
The CUT-RATE
DEPARTMENT STORE,

At No. 43I and 433 S. Spring st., had to
keep open.night and day last week to sup
ply the demand for goods.
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was told that his case would be consid-
cred at the first vacancy.
The requisition for alarm boxes was
reduced from twelve to six. and, after
passing the usual demands and reQuiei-
tions, the board adjourned.
The herald., 1897-05-06

Th,oat diseases commence with a cough
cold or sore throat. Browns Bronchial
Troches" give immediate and sure relief
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ciation was organised to replace the
Southern States Freight association.
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Mechanics tools. Furrey's. 15s North
Spring street.
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|Gladness Comes

N4SS&AA A~0o =
With q better understanding Of the
wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ct.
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort ~
the knowledge, that SO many forms o1
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi.
ton of the system, which the pleasans
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it Is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and =
everywhere esteemed SO highly by al
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that tits the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which 1t acts. It is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you purs
chase, that you have the genuine arta-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Can
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists. -,
If in the enjoyment Of good healtns
csai; Tie system is regular, laxat!ves q
ether remedies are then not needeo- n
afflicted with any actual disease; onS sS
cav be commended to the most skili1uA
physicians, but if in need OF 9 laxeVlve,
one should have the best, and WIN tne
well-informed everywhere, syrup g
Figs stands highest and is most tar9ety
used end gives most genera satasaa O's'1a'
The herald., 1897-05-06
THE KENNEL

Field Sports, In its report Of the Los
Angeles bench show. pays high COM
pliment to the officers OF the Kennel club
having the exhibition in charge, besides
speaking in the highest terms OF the
show itself. owners of prize winners In
this show should not fail to enter them
In the Oakland and San Francisco ex-
hibitions. as they are good enough for
any company.
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on the lower Potomac. There were seven
teen members who took the trip. leaving
the city Saturday afternoon, stopping over
night at a wayside station, and riding on to
the resort the next day. returning TO the
some were bad and some were vile. but de-
spite these drawbacks the ride was COM
pleted. and the boys declared it one of the
most enjoyable of the season
The trip originally scheduled was to en-
brace two divisions, the first starting short
ly after noon and the second division some
where around 8 O'clock. Instead of max
irg the two divisions, all of the members
started out together At 2 O'Clock last Sat
urday evening the seventeen members left
the club house. at 641 Pennsylvania ave
rue southeast. The party was composed OF
Lieut.. Norris, in charge: Charley Grace.
Horace Fryer, Lee Herrell. Webb Lindsey,
Edwin Raab, Will Raab, Will Brearley,
George Mockabee, Will Rowe, Tom Carter,
Frank Dunn, Albert Childs. Roy Wooding-
ton. Lawrence Camp, Andrew Marschalk.
Ernest HerreI md Robert Weaver.
Ri6ing two atreS st along Pennsylvania
avenue to 10th street southeast. thence to
the bridge. the boys made for Good Hope
hill, which they were compelled to walk.
Old King Soils shirins rays soon began to
tell on the boys. and the road soon gave
every appearance Of the passage of street
sprinkler. the perspiration settling every
part of the dust. AT the top of the hill the
boys willingly mounted their wheels. and
had proceeded only a short distance when
they were compelled to halt Little Will
lie BreaIley Was the cause this time, his
racing tires bsing most too light for the
road. But after an hour OF hard work and
a liberal use of tire tape the defect was
Temedied and the boys proceeded onward
TO Silver h-u, which they walked After
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tacks on the window pane. Every imagin-
able scheme was brought into reGutsition
to deprive the tired ones from getting a
brief rest. The rider who got one hour $
sleep during the night was fortunate in
deed and some did not get two minutes
rest.
From Charlotte Hall to Mechanicsville
they went by the railroad path. The dis
lance being but four miles and the road
good, they did not make stop but pushed
on for Chaptico.
After a brief stop, that was made to fix
a broken chain, they pushed on and reach
ed DR.. Blackstone at 10 o'clock. The dis
lance from Charlotte Hail to DR.. Blackis-
toms is only twenty-eight miles. and the
roads were in such good condition that the
distance was covered in two hours. with
out fatiguing the riders in the least. The
riders found that the roads on the latter
part of the journey were far superior to
those on the start, and this fact, which
proved a pleasant disappointment to all.
made the trip all the more enjoyable and
caused the boys to forget the hardships OF
the day before.
AS the return home was not to be made
until $50 o'clock the boys spent the time
in rest and recreation. There were some
who enjoyed a sail on the Potomac, while
others went in bathing. Others still scout
ed the surrounding neighborhood searching
for ripe fruit though everything was found
to be green.
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L Alb OR DAY RACE S

From all indications the cycle races Mon
day afternoon. September 6. Labor day.
will be extremely interesting, and the meet
enc of the largest held during the year.
The management is pushing the meet and
widely distributing the entry blanks. AS
a result, 1t is expected that large list of
entries will be filed before the date of clos
ing The meet is only a matter Of a fort
night, and the entries to the same Will re-
main open for fully ten more days.
In order to have good track for the oc-
be relaid. This work will commence Mon
day, and by the tine Labor day comes the
course will have been rolled down as hard
as II is possible. The recent heavy rains
have washed the old surface considerably
and while considering the matter Of repairs
1t was deemed the best to put on an en-
tire new surface. There will be several
other improvements made at the park
which viii be noticeable to the patrons on
the day of the races.
The meet promises to draw over quite a
number of Baltimoreans, who will endeav-
or to retrieve their bad fortune of a few
the orieie city and took away all the first
prizes. 1t begins to look very much as
though there will be no intercity races this
year. The failure of the series cannot be
attributed to the local end of the line. 1t
Is the people in Baltimore who are at fault
and 1t is directly due to them that the
races will not be held Should the Labor
pated, there is promised that there will be
one or two other race meets held before
the close OF the season, not taking into
consideration the national circuit races