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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
THE CITY HALL
A Humdrum Routine Again
Resumed
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS
TRANSACT A LITTLE UNINTER-
ESTING BUSINESS
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS
The City Water Company Preparing
an Answer to the Councils Offer.
The Auditors Estimates

After the excitement Of Monday and
the breezes of Tuesday life at the city
hall yesterday seemed exceedingly tame.
There was no incident during the day to
disturb the even calm that had settled
on the building.
Fire Commissioners Kuhrts, Sinsa-
baugh, Sabichi and Wells, with Mayor
Snyder in the chair, held the regular
weekly meeting yesterday morning. The
session was brief, as the volume of bust
ness was exceedingly light.
The petition of Tubbs & Evans to erect
and maintain a steam engine and boiler
on lot rs, block 6, of the Beaudry tract,
was presented and granted on recon-
mendation of Chief Moore.
A. L. Smith, driver of engine No 6, ap-
peared and made statement as to the
cause of the death of Fritz" the engine
horse accidently killed on Main street
on the morning of the 23rd inst. Driver
Smiths statements were, borne out by
the evidence of eye witnesses to the &C.
currence, and upon motion of Commits
sioner Wells, Smith was eXonerated
from blame.
City Electrician Francis made his
usual weekly report, which was ordered
filed.
The report on the pay roll of the fire
department for July was received and
approved.
The supplementary petition of o. o.
Jonas, who applied for permission to
erect and maintain blacksmith shop on
West Jefferson street, was referred to
Chief Moore.
The bill of the w. c. Furrey company
for $S1.4S was approved.
The usual acquisitions for salaries for
the current month were presented and
passed.
City Electrician Francis was allowed
the sum of $40 to cover deficiency of
salary for July.
c. F. Samuelson, manager of the mer-
chants fire and safety patrol system,
requested permission to connect with the
fire alarm system of the city, stating he
would establish merchants fire safe
ty patrol system on August l. The mat
ter was referred to Chief Moore. The
board then adjourned for one week.
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AUDITORS ESTIMATES
The Report of the Necessary Revenue
to Be Ready Today

City Auditor Nichols will today pre-.
sent to the city clerk his estimates of the
amount required to be levied for the en-
suing year to meet the expenses of the
city government.
The present assessed valuation OF
property exceeds S6O,OOO,O0O, 1 per cent
of which IS 100000 and fraction. Add
ed to that amount the sum of 5000, 900
received from licenses and the funds
from the water tax and outfall sewage,
and other sources the revenue would
amount to several thousands additional.
The state law fixes the rate at 81 per
500 of valuation, but the same law per-
mits the levying of sufficiency to meet
the sinking fund and interest on the
bonded Indebtedness. Last year the lat
ter rate was 80 cents, and it is expected
to make a reduction of cents for the
current year.
Mr.. Nichols could not be induced to
present his figures yesterday afternoon,
but enough was learned from other
sources to warrant the belief that sew
eral of the departments will not receive
as much money as they demand. The
city board of equalization will not COM
plete it's labors for more than a week,
and before that work is accomplished
but little will be known of the exact
status of affairs
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PERSONAL

DIR. c. F. Taylor of Redqands Is at the
Van Nuys.
Harry B. Getleson of candy fame, is
at the Hollenbeck.
E. Petrie Hoyle and wife of FL Tore
are at the Hollenbeck.
j. S. Noyes, the we'll known Riverside
fruit grower, is at the Van Mugs.
Senator White left Washington Mon
day, and is expected home on Saturday
Miss Agnes Elton, a newspaper woman
from Minneapolis, is at the Hollen'beck
William E. Payton and George w.
Haldeman are Santa Barbarans at the
Nadeau.
w. B. Hopkins and r. E. Beck, prom
inent business men of San Francisco
are at the Hollenbeck
George H. Murray, who registers as
manager of the Twelve Temptations, -
is at the Hollenbeck.
According to present arrangements
DR.. Thomson of the Unity church and
Mrs. Thomson will leave for Montreal
next Saturday, en- route to Boston. The
doctor hopes to attend the Unitarian con-
ference at Saratoga.
President E. 7. Pierce of the state nor
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
THE CAP FITS
A Couple of Jurymen Re-
Ceive a Roast
CHINESELOTTERYC CONVICTION
FALLS TO THE GROUND BY THEIR
MEANS
CHINESE LOTTERY CONVICTION
Justice Morrison Delivers a Well
Directed Shot Against J. j.
Smith and G. r. Waites

The case of All Lee, charged with SELL
ing lottery tickets, came to close in
Justice Morrison's court yesterday and
resulted in disagreement of the jury.
The case has been on trial for six days,
ard went to the jury at 10 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. They were out until AS
o'clock last night, when they sent word
that there was no prospect of an agree
ment being reached Justice Morrison
inquired how they stood. He was in
formed that ten of the members were for
conviction ard two for acquittal.
Justice Morrison ordered. that the jury
be brought into the court room. When
they had filed in he administered Sc
we're roasting to the two jurors who had
stood out against the rest in favor OF
the Chinaman. He started out by say
ing:
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

Paris, is about the last man in New York
that a casual acquaintance would pick
out as really hard working citizen and
yet for years he probably has worked
harder than any half dozen of his ac-
quaintances put together. His most ar
duous work was done usually long before
they were ready to leave their beds.
During the afternoon and evening Mr..
Delmonico was apparently a man of
leisure, though in reality he wasn't.
Several years ago Mr.. Delmonico was ex-
tollng to the writer the beauties of
sunrise in New York. How do you hap
pen to know about it?' he was asked.
Because 1 am frequently up in time to
see the sun rise" he replied, land l can
assure you that I don't get up at that
unusual hour for the simple satisfac-
ton of seeing the sun rise. 1t is a matter
of duty with me. 1 frequently get up
early and go down to the market to
buy my supplies. To get the best choice
of meats one must be on hand early,
and l have frequently gone to market
at o'clock in the morning. l have be-
come good judge of cuts, and when go
and select the supplies for the restaurant
myself I know that their quality will be
right. There is an immense amount of
detail in running first class restaurant,
and only personal supervision will keep
it up to the mark" Mr.. Delmonico has
been the manager of the restaurant that
has made the name Delmonico known at
home and abroad. He is still a COMPARE
lively young man, Of medium height
good looking and invariably well
dressed. His acquaintance are num-
berless.-New York Sun.
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Good Words for a Man of Enterprise

The publication by Prof. I. S. c. Lowe
in the Los Angeles Herald of July II of
a statement of difficulties that recently
beset his pathway in operating the Mt.
Lowe railway, together with the history
CT its purpose and construction, is in
teresting reading. We have personally
known Mr.. Lowe ever since he came to
Southern California and first establish
ed the newer gas works; afterwards con-
solidated with the older plant, and be-
lieve him to be the soul of honor and
probity, and could he have had the united
support of the stockholders in his later
and grandest enterprise, the road would
not now be in the hands of a receiver.
Besides which he would have secured
for Echo mountain, or Mt. Lowe, per-
manently, one of the best astronomical
observatories in the world, and proba-
bly, an institution for the teaching OF
that noble science, with the best of ap-
planes and instructors. Prof Lowe has
done so much for the benefit and pleas
ure of tourist travel in building the
mountain railroad that it could well
afford to set him on his feet again, in
charge of the enterprise which will con-
tinue to afford SO much for those who
have awaited themselves of its privileges,
and others who will continue to do so,
TO say nothing of those who have profit
ed by the business it brings to those
who are continually furnishing supplies.
He should have substantial remem-
brance for his enterprise and help to
recover his lost capital. friend has
enabled him to save his home.-Long
Beach Breaker.
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PREPARING AN ANSWER
The Water Company Presented With
the Councils Proposition

Councilman Nickel, chairman of the
water supply committee, stated to u
Herald reporter yesterday that he had
presented the city's offer to buy the
water company's plant to the officers of
the company, and had been assured by
them that an answer to the proposition
would be made this week.
"The gentlemen said nothing to me-"
said Mr.. Nickel, "to indicate the state OF
their minds as to their price. However,
we now know what we can duplicate
that plant for, and the. people under
stand exactly what amount of money is
necessary to expend on new one. Be-
sides, the water company itself knows
now better than it ever did what the.
amount and character of its investment
where it's rights of way are located, etc"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
Hot Weather Comforts

Don't wear wooden underclothing ir
hot weather" commands a physician
Il don't care what ancient medical lore
dictates. Wool absorbs perspira ton, ]
admit, but it also stops evaporation ant
does rot allow the pores of the skin
healthy exercise. When the sun grove
fierce again put on light and loose gar
ments. Then observe some other hy-
gienic precautions. For instance, pa.
jamas are better sleeping apparel thar
flowing night dress A hard mattress
is preferable to one in which you lie
buried, and moderately hard pillows
should be used. Take tepid water
bath in the morning and, if you can, an
other later in the day and a third, at
night. Ice cold water shocks the ner-
vous system. Rubbing the skin with al
cohol and water after these baths will be
found cooling and agreeable" -Chicag &c
Chronicle.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
Too MANY

Shadowbrook, the home of the Arson
Phelps Stokes family, whose hospitality
recognizes no limit that numbers can
affect, is now open and ready to receive
all the sons and daughters of the house,
with all their friends and friends
friends. 1t is related of Mrs. Stokes that
she recently received telegram from a
SON at Harvard, which read: Coming
tomorrow with party of '97 men," to
which the amiabe lady made reply:
Don't make it more than fifty; have
friends already here"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Hear Ellen Beach Yaw tonight al
Long Beach.
Orr & Hines, undertakes, removed tc
CAT South Broadway. Tel. Main 65.
Boys boarding school, military. Free
catalogue Postoffice Box 1913, city.
Call Tel. Main 243 for ambulance
Kregelo & Bresee, Sixth and Broadway
Rehearsal tonight of the festival Choir
US. Every singer is requested to be
present.
Robert Sharp & Co., funeral directors
independents $50 South Spring street
Telephone 1929.
For fishing tackle and ammunition go
to the Southern California Arms COM
pany, 113 West First street.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; main
springs, so cents: crystals, 10 cents.
Patton, PA South Broadway.
Adams Bros, dentists, 1854 South
Spring street. Plates from 81. Painless
extracting, so cents Filling a speciality.
Hours, to 5; Sundays, 10 to IL.
Mr.. J. Ramiru, the only recognized
champion bandurria soloist of the world,
has been engaged for two of the great
IeStlNdl pioSldIiS al OCedH pain tlilS
coming August
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey, Stimson
block, first floor, rooms 1888, 1874, 135.
Special attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours, 1 to 5. Tel. 1927.
The plaster casts of celebrated models
from the art centers of Europe, now on
exhibition a H. Lichtenbergers art en-
porium, 202 South Spring street, are at
tracing much attention. They will be
on exhibition in the show windows for
one week only.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

"Any man who will stand out in a case
like this, in the face of such evidence, as
has been produced, is not fit to be citi-
zen of this country"
AS he proceeded, every man in the
court room and every juryman, except
j. j. Smith and G. r. Waites, applaud
ed the judges remarks. These two were
at once spotted as those whom the cap
fitted. At the conclusion of his remarks
the jury was discharged.
This case against All Gee was az clear
as could possibly be brought into court.
All Gee was arrested on the Sth of July.
The arresting officers were Policemen
Sparks and Fowler. The joint was To-
Gated at $50 East First street Fowler
marked some coins and gave them to
Officers Ross and Murray, who went I'M o
the place and bought tickets. The door
was locked behind them when they STEP
ped in AS soon as the tickets had been
purchased Fowler knocked at the door
and was admitted. He arrested All
Gee ard brought him to the police sta :
ton, where Sergeant Jeffries searched
him, finding the marked coins. These
were sealed up and turned over to Clerk
they We're taken into court to be offered
as evidence. The tickets which Murray
and Ross had purchased were also kept
ard offered as evidence.
AS defense in rebuttal to the testi-
mony of the officers. the Chinaman All
Gee, who was the only other party in the
lottery den at the time of the officers
visit, blandly swore that he had never
sold them any lottery tickets. He adj
mitted the presence of the marked coin
on his person. but explained this evidence
away by saying that the officers had
come into his place and asked for change,
which he had given them. This was the
substance of the defense.
Justice Morrison's indigna ton was only
equaled by that of the ten jurymen, who
were willing to be governed by the evil
dence in the case. AS Smith and Waites
walked out of the court room every eye
was turned toward them, and the re-
marks which were passed upon their
action were anything but compliment
airy.
An officer said last night, speaking of
the trials of the Chinese cases which
have been going on: Gust as long as
the attorneys for the Chinese can get
one or two unprincipled men and men
who are known to play Chinese lotteries
themselves on these juries we cannot
hope to obtain convictions. Such men,
with entire disregard of their oath, take
their seats. in the jury box with a firm
to stand out for the Chi
nese, no matter what is the character of
the evidence
Another arrest of lottery dealer was
made last night. This time it was All
Lucy, whose place of business is in
Chinatown. Officers Baker and Ross
made the arrest. Chin Cling, who was in
the place, was brought to the station to
be held as witness.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

the gift of the A. r. Names Manufac-
turing company. Miss Edna Frazier.
who represented the Times. received the
gold watch supplied by S. Nordlinger,
ard Mrs. 7. e. Rowan, jr., who, as the
historic yellow Kid" was the life Of
the whole show and represented the
Buffalo Wooden company, was awarded
third prize, a handsome white ostrich
fan, given by the South Pasadena os-
trich farm.
The proceeds, which will go for the
benefit of Stanton Woman's Relief
Corps do not promise to be very large;
for the patronage was not at all COM
mensurate with the amount of labor
represented in getting up and manipu-
lating the two performances.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
The Disease-Producing Dustbin

During the hot weather those of us
who are housewives should never fail
to bear in mind the fact that dustbins
not infrequently play an active part in
the production of disease. Without doubt
the movable galvanized iron specimens
with cover are the best but even these
should not receive any other material
than ashes or dust, certainly not either
animal or vegetable matter, all of which
should be burned. In this way the dust
bin is saved from becoming offensive
London Figaro.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
NEW PATROL
Merchants Fire and Safety Patror' Opens,
August Ist

Los Angeles has long felt the need of
an efficient burglar and safety patrol,
one of the up-to-date sort, with modern
appurtenances and methods. Such a
patrol system will be inaugurated Aug
ust 1st, under the management of Mr..
Samuelson, who has had many years Of
practical experience in the big cities.
Only men of known integrity ard worth
will be employed by the Merchants
Fire and Safety Patrol System" In case
of fire or burglary in store convey
ance will mmediately be dispatched to
the owners house and he will be brought
to his place of business and will be re-
turned to his home after he has inspect
ed his store, without extra charge. A
representative will soon call upon all
the merchants and place the plan before
them.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
READING THE ROLLS
Three Days More and the Dreary Task
Will Be COMPLETED

The reading of the tax rolls will be
completed by next Friday evening" Nine
of the twelve volumes have already
been read. After the reading has been
completed the numerous protests will
be given consideration.
The rate of the tax levy cannot be es-
timated until after the actual total
amount of taxable wealth has been de-
cided, also the amounts that are to be
allowed the different city departments
for their years expenses.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
THE KAENIvAL DE KOMMERCE
Prizes Awarded the Successful Com
petitors Last Night.

The second and last performance of
the Karnival de Kommerce was given
last evening at the Los Angeles theater,
and at the conclusion of the Amazon
march Mr.. M. Barnes announced from
the stage that the prize winners were
the ostrich farm, the Times and the
Buffalo Wooden company.
Miss Josie Grant, who represented the,
ostrich farm, was formally presented
with the fine lady's wheel, which was
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
Started a Fire

A lamp carelessly set under some pa
pers in Laverty's livery barn on Los
Angeles street started a small fire at
II o'clock last night. The department
was called out, but the blaze had been
extinguished before they reached the
scene. No damage was done beyond
the burning of a few papers.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

NAL school has reached San Bernardino
on his return from the National Edu-
cational association meeting in Milwau-
kee Mr. Pierce is planning, with N
G. Gill, for a fishing expedition to Bear
creek. They will. go by way of Arrow
head road, where Mrs. Pierce and her
daughter and party of friends are
camping in Captain Goff's cottage, not
far from Squirrel inn.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
chronlclsd on Pages S. 8, 8, and 10

Montariol found guilty of grand
larceny.
A citrus tariff jubilation to be held
ut Riverside.
The city hall resumes the even
tenor Of its way.
Major OFFS valiant extinguishing
Of highwayman.
Annual report of the condition Of
the county schools.
A keen contest over the Bushard-
Mesmer tree contract.
Frank Bear, the missing Forester,
owed his lodge money.
A new trial granted in the Ella
Observation-Disclosures case.
The Herald building on Fourth
street in danger from fire.
The alleged brutal parental chas-
tisement at Sierra Madre.
Four more boys take French leave
from the Whittier Reform school.
Cravens beats Bumiller in the
Santa Monica tennis tournament.
Los Angeles stables to be well rep
resented at the Oakland meeting.
The financial difficulties of Wong
Jone Kong; a Chinese company's dis
solution.
Reception to DR.. Thomson. His
resignation surrounded with cloud
of mystery.
Another Chinese lottery prosecu-
ton falls to the ground owing to the
conscience of j. J. Smith and G. R..
Waites.
Chamber of commerce directors
consider the question of a building
suitable for conventions and other
matters of interest.
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During the Summer

I will take few young lady pupils for
lessons in shorthand and typewriting
three hours each day at $150 per week.
Typewriting machines furnished and
the benefit OF practical office work given.
Call or address Mrs. L., care of Lang
worthy Co., lawyers, 226 South Spring
street
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
It Takes Less for Iced Coffee

Iced coffee is greatly relished by some,
and it has the merit Of tasting rich,
though much weaker, cold than if it
were hot, so it takes less of the berry to
answer for meal 1t should be made
in the usual manner, be perfectly clear
and no milk used. Washington Evening
Star,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

Anthracite coal production for June,
according to official returns, was nearly
5000, 600 tons, making for the last six
months about 10000, 600 tons. The tom
mage for 1896 was 43. 900; 1895, AZ, OOO,-
900; 1894, 4l.0o0, 900
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
Good Work

Is what you are looking for. We can
give you first class engraving and also
a fine quality of Hurd's stationery at
moderate price. Walter L. Webb, 1888
South Spring street.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

The Secret of Delmonico's Success
Charles c. Delmonico, who, accord
ing to cable dispatches, is seriously nj in
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EVENTS OF TODAY
Orpheum-Vaudeville.

Finals in the tennis championship
singles at Santa Monica.
Closing exercises at the Chautau-
qua assembly at Long Beach.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29

Wall paper. late styles. low prices, a;
A. A. Eckstrom's. S24 South Spring street.
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AT THE THEATERS

ORPHEUM-This is great week at
the Orpheum. The S. r. O sign was
out again last night before eight o'clock,
and people were standing through the
whole performance. The bill goes par
ticularly well, too. A little effective re-
adjustment since Monday night makes
each turn good foil to the one which is
next before and after it, and every turn
is especially good in it's way
OF course Dockstader is in the lead,
and his songs and word-spilling catch
on immensely, but the acrobats, Caron
and Herbert, are his strongest rivals
for popularity, although it is their sec
ond week, and Smith and Fuller with
their tomato can concert and their imi-
tation of drunken man singing after
the ball on a combination of another
old tin can and piece of string and a fiddle
bow are very clever land the bamboo
bell numbers are full of curiously beauti-
full liquid tones and pretty harmonies.
+ +
LOS ANGELES THEATER-The
sale of seats opens Monday, August 2,
for the Twelve Temptations" This
spectacle will be at the Los Angeles
theater Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings, August 5, 6 and Z.
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The Winner

The Winner
OF one of those $Ioo prizes got
her yellow tickets in this way:
1. By using the tea herself.
?. By asking some friends
who use the tea to give her
their tickets.
8. By inducing some friends
TO try the tea and give her their
tickets.
One Of her friends kept a
boarding house, and sent her
lots of tickets.
Haven't you some friend
who keeps a boarding house or
a restaurant, or who has in
fuence in some hospital or
other public institution? They
need good tea there.
Rules of contest in large advertisement
about first and middle of the month. IA