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The herald., 1897-12-31
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

All barber shops will close on New
Years saturday. at - m.
Call Tel. Main 343 for ambulance.
Kregelo q Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors,
S61 and 763 s. Spring st. Tel. Main 1929.
watches cleaned, Is cents; main
springs. 50 cents; crystals. 10 cents.
Patton. 214 South Broadway.
Joe Nichols and o. E. Take, arrested
by Policeman Fowler for disturbing the
peace. were each fined IS yesterday by
Justice Morrison.
Adams Bros. dentists. 2S9h South
Spring street. Plates from $4. Pain
less extracting, so cents. Filling a
speciality. Hours. 8 to s: Sundays, 10
to 10.
DR.. Rebecca Lee Dorsey. stimson
block, first floor, rooms 1873. 1874. 1876.
Special. attention given to obstetrical
cases and all diseases of women and
children. Electricity scientifically used.
Consultation hours. to s. Tel. 1927.
During this week the balance of stock
remaining at 125 South Spring street,
consisting Of pictures, frames. easels and
all kinds of holiday novelties will be
sold regardless Of former prices. Here
10 an opportunity for rare bargains.
Cock o. the North"-Hogmanay. The
Scottish Thistle club will give concert
and ball on Friday night, Dec. 81, at
Masonic hall. The program includes
singing by well known vocalists followed
by dancing. Cock o. the North" will
be played by the club pipers.
Frank Eastman, who is held on two
charges Of battery and one charge Of
making threats to kill. preferred by his
wife and mother-in-law. was arraigned
yesterday before Justice Morrison. He
will be tried on the battery charge today,
and will have his examination on the
other charge Immediately afterward,
The herald., 1897-12-31
JANUARY WEATHER
Past Conditions as Indicating Those
to Come

Past Conditions as Indicating Those
to Come
The following data. covering period OF
twenty years, have been compiled from
the weather bureau records at Los Ange-
les, Cal:
TEMPERATURE
Mean or normal temperature, So degrees.
The warmest month was that of 1896,
with an average of IS degrees.
The coolest month was that Of 1890, with
an average of 40 degrees.
The highest temperature was 81 degrees,
on January 8, 1896. 3Sf
The lowest temperature was 30 dgrces,
on January 20, 1880, and January 20. 1883.
Average date on which first killing
frost occurred in autumn. none.
Average date on which last "killing"
frost occurred in spring, none.
PRECIPITATION
Rain and melted snow
Average for the month, 293 inches.
Average number of days with .01 Of an
inch or more, 6.
The greatest monthly precipitation was
1888 inches, in 1890.
The least monthly precipitation was 20
of an inch, in 1887.
The greatest amount of precipitation re.
corded in any consecutive "a hours was
All inches, on January 25 and %. 1890.
The greatest amount Of snowfall record
ed in any "a consecutive hours (record ex-
tending to winter of 1SS4-5 only was none.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER
Average number of clear days, II; partly
cloudy days, s; cloudy days, g.
WIND
The prevailing winds have been from the
northeast.
The highest velocity of the wind was 4S
miles, from the northeast. on January 8,
1882. GEORGE e. FRANKLIN
Local Forecast Observer, Weather Bureau.
Los Angeles CAL, December 80, 1897.
The herald., 1897-12-31
PERSONAL

Mrs. N. Diamond will be pleased to re-
ceive her friends at her residence, 1926
Bonnie Brae street, Saturday from 2 to
p. m.
r. r. Kelly, better known to the
horsemen of the coast as "Dick" Kelly,
left last night for a two weeks trip to
San Francisco on pleasure bent.
John D. Bicknell, the well known at
torney and a former law partner Of
United States Senator White. is guest
at the Palace hotel, San Francisco.
The herald., 1897-12-31
A Novel sixht

A novel and interesting sight was pre-
Sented to passers-by at Simon Maier's
Central market, on North Spring street,
yesterday, being display of 500 suck
ling pigs and sixteen Persian sheen
uniquely dressed. The peculiar appear
ance Of the Persian sheep attracted
marked attention.
The herald., 1897-12-31
BETA THETA Pr
Fraternity Members Dine-Will Form
a Permanent Organization


a Permanent Organization
About twenty-five men, all members
Of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, from
colleges in nearly every state In the
union. and Of wide range as to age, met
at Jerry Illich's last night and enjoyed
a banquet for the purpose Of forming a
permanent organization that shall give
dinners and have social reunions regu-
larly every few months.
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity has it's
chapters in nearly every college In the
United States; there are chapters in
both Stanford and Berkeley, and there
are many men residing in and near Los
Angeles who are members of the eastern
college chapters.
It was with the end of bringing all
these men together, Of making those ac-
Quainted who were not, and Of inaugur-
ating series Of enjoyable meetings that
the dinner last evening was arranged,
and the success was unquestioned and
unquestionable in all ways. H. c. Brown
acted as toast-master.
The herald., 1897-12-31
At the Van Mugs

F. H. Kennedy Stockton; w. I. Camp
bell, Philadelphia; Lee Crandall and wife,
Globe. Ariz.- Geo. G. Snowden. OIL City,
Pa; q. g. Elwell, San Francisco; Charles
Barton Darling. Washington, d. c.; Miss
May Mckee. city; DR.. w. c. Portius. Chi
no; p. G. Hamilton. Chino: L. 8. Baker
and wife, Chicago; Waldo I. Waterman
!. Macmanus. San Diego; Mrs. w. E. Lo-
dis and son, Riverside.
The herald., 1897-12-31
AT the Bellevue Terrace

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Henderson, New
York; DR.. and Mrs. Gates, San Francisco;
Miss Mcdonald, Ontario; Mr.. and Mrs.
r. l.. Tracy, Salt Lake city; VIM. M.
Barnes and wife. Philadelphia Mrs. M.
Menzies, John Menzies, Detroit, Mich. !:
George w. Kerr. St. Louis; Mrs. o. N.
Stewart, Miss Mcdonald. A. Mcdonald,
New York; Lewis Larson, Howlig. Mimi;
Ed Burbank, Chicago; Mrs. Leandsr
Brown, Austin. Tex; Captain d. D. Mitch
ell. wife and daughter, U. s. A.; D. M.
OSullivan, Ypsilanti, Mich. e. F. Pou-
rade, San Bernardino; Mrs. Belden Noble,
Washington. D. c.; Mrs. w. J. Stearns,
Glendale; Charles Hord and wife, Cincin-
natl
The herald., 1897-12-31
Can Get Their Money

City Auditor Nicholl, out Of the kind
ness of his heart. and knowing that the
army Of city employees would be anxious
to get their months salary 30 as to prop
erly turn over q new leaf tonight,
worked in his office until late last night
so as to complete the demands upon the
salary fund. Any of the employees Of
the city who want their December wages
can get the same this morning by apply
ing to the auditor for their demands.
The herald., 1897-12-31

years the Jones property on the south
east corner of Pico and Alvarado streets,
comprising sixteen acres, which has al
ready been placed in good condition.
These grounds, when further improve
ments are completed, will be the best
golf links in Southern California, and as
the local club members have been doing
considerable work of late they will soon
be ready to meet all corners. While the
present fine weather lasts the club will
hold daily meetings at the new grounds.
The herald., 1897-12-31
Marriage Licenses

The following licenses were issued
from the county clerks office yesterday:
Frank H. Burdick, aged 50, a native OF
New York and resident Of Pasadena,
ana HHina MuiAey' aseo e. native OF
Oregon and a resident of Portland.
Paolo Casella, aged 81, and Aurelia N.
E. Dasso, aged II, natives Of Italy and
residents Of this city.
Henry McHannan, aged SO, a native OF
Massachusetts, and Angie Bridges, aged
35, native Of Oregon, residents Of this
city.
The herald., 1897-12-31
"A scorchsr's 16ishap

Manuel Courrel, who lives at 750 North
Hill street, was scorching on Broadway
last night and collided with team. He
was knocked unconscious. A policeman
sent him to the receiving hospital, where
1t was found that his injuries were. not
Of serious nature.
The herald., 1897-12-31
Forfeits His Contract

The time for the completion Of the pro-
posed improvement Of portion of
Workman street. for which c. L. Nc
Comb held contract, expired yesterday.
No work has been done on the
street, and under the rules of the
council the contract is forfeited. The
matter will be reported to the council on
Monday. It would be possible to have
the work done under the contractors
bond, but such action is not considered
probable.
The herald., 1897-12-31
Neat Compliment to tn. Jou.th an.

Neat Compliment to the Jonathans
Colonel F. D. Black has extended the
courtesies Of Agricultural park to the
members of the Jonathan club for the
great New Years coursing meet. and
there win probably be- large turnout.
Members of the club can secure their
tickets at No. 143 South Broadway.
The herald., 1897-12-31
Chinese Case Drags Along

Justice Morrison held a night session
of court last night to hear the evidence
in theA3ok Joe fan tan case. The case
will probably go to the jury today. The
proceedings were enlivened for a few
minutes yesterday afternoon, when a
personal encounter in the court room be-
tween Detective Auble and Attorney
Horace Appel seemed imminent as re-
suit Of certain remarks which the lat
ter made concerning the case. Justice
Morrison called the gentlemen to order.
The herald., 1897-12-31
GOLF CLUB OFFICERS
The New Organization Starts Out
With Bright Prospects

The Los Angeles Golf club held the
flrst meeting since its organization last
evening. at which the following gentle
men were elected it's officers for the first
year: Mark Sibley Severence, presi-
dent; Percy w. Hoyle, vice president;
e. Conde Jones, secretary and treasurer.
The green committee elected were:
Messrs. E. B. Tufts. Hugh w: Vail. John
w. A. on, B. Flint and w. Grindlay.
ThA club has leased for q period OF
The herald., 1897-12-31
House IBurglarized

Mrs. Nelson E. Carle, of 14S South
Hellman street, has reported to the po-
lice that her house was burglarized last
Tuesday in broad daylight. The thief
or thieves secured gold watch and a
purse containing considerable money.
which had been left on her dresser.
The herald., 1897-12-31
LOTTERY DEALERS CAPTURED
Two Cinnamon Arrested for Violating
the Gambling Laws

Two Cinnamon suffered the penalty
for indulging their gambling cravings
yesterday. All Sam was the first
arrested for keeping gambling joint at
405h South Spring street. Officers
Blackburn and German made the arrest.
The second arrest was that of All Lee
made by Officer Spencer. All Lee was
peddling lottery tickets in the Lanker-
shin block. He had made several good
sales, but he put his foot in hole when
he entered DR.. Russell's office. It hap
pened that Officer Spencer was there at
the time and he purchased ticket from
All Lee as evidence Of the Celestial's in
tent, then Spencer took up his man and
put him where he can be found when
wanted.
The herald., 1897-12-31
In walking plstane.

A pretty fair e-room two-story horse
No. eae Ruth avenue. This place could be
used by two families. The price Is s17oo
and you can buy for small cash pay
ment and Us month. 1t will rent for
that. One cheaper place. Langworthv
Co.. No. 22e South Spring,
The herald., 1897-12-31
CAVALRY B1vouAo
Troop d to Participate in the Pasa-
dena Parade Tomorrow

Troop D, first brigade, National Guard
Of California, has been ordered to as
semble at its armory and equipped to-
night at o'clock for a bivouac Of forty
eight hours. In the orders issued it il
not stated what the destination of the
troop Is but 1t Is known that the cavalry
will participate in the Pasadena rose
parade tomorrow morning. The troop
will leave promptly at 1880 o'clock and
will march to Pasadena where q camp
will be established. Allowance for horse
The herald., 1897-12-31
rournAmsnt Of Roses At Ps..d ~.

Tournament OF Roses at Pasadena
saturday, January 1st; procession forms
~ 1880 a. m. Santa Fe trains leave La
orande station 7:a5 a. M. 900 a. m., s:5o
= MI 1000 a. m. Returning. trains leave
Pasadena 1t 200 p. m... $50 .. m. Round
tttn y cents.
The herald., 1897-12-31
SeA1Ilimg's Best baking pow

SeA1llixg's Best baking Pows
der is only a little better than
or 3 others; but lSehslfixg's
Best tea is twice as good, as
usual tea.
In either case your groce<
returns your money if you'd
rather have some other. syS
A SchilllAg Company
Sau fi1nciae4 mn
The herald., 1897-12-31

Board Of public works meets-1o
AIM.
Supply committee Of council meets
10 q. m.
Finance committee Of council meets
~.lO q. m.
Thistle club social and dance, Ma
sonic halls p. m.
Social meeting Friday Morning
club, Owens block-1O:1t p. m.
The herald., 1897-12-31

The Foo and Wing Herb Co. cordially
invite you to try their new tea. "The
Pride Of China" New Years day. Open
from Q am. to 10 pm. Goa Olive stxsAt>
The herald., 1897-12-31

Miss Minnie Powers Of Lockport, N. T.
is eight feet tall, lacking one inch. She
is the tallest woman in the United States.
She is handsome, in spite of her abnor-
NAL proportions.
The herald., 1897-12-31
Bsgweee Motto.

baggage Notice
Brights Special Delivery checks bagRaR re
to AL points. One trunk. SIC; round trim.
&c. ~ 8. Broadway, chamber commerce
building,
The herald., 1897-12-31

Herr Bjornstjorne Bjornson, the emil
nent poet and novelist, celebrated his
sixty-fifth birthday at Munich.
The herald., 1897-12-31
EVENTS OF TODAY

Orpheum-vaudevil
Los Angeles "a Milk-White
Flag"
Burbank-"shadows Of q Great
city,"
The herald., 1897-12-31

Maximum temperature. S6.
Minimum temperature, 81.
Indications for Southern California;
Cloudy Friday; northerly winds.
The herald., 1897-12-31

THE ATTENTION OF investors is directed to
the proposed work of this corpora ton in
the production of the India Rubber of
commerce. Its books are now open to the
public for subscriptions 10 stock Among the
resident stockholders and incorporators may
be mentioned the names of A. Haas. H. w.
o Melveny, VIM. H. Allen, Jr, J. F sartori. NJ.
II. Newmark, Maurice Hcllman, o. +. Brant,
VIM Brodrick, Albert z. Jones, j. G. Harvey
and others. The company soicits an investf-
CATION of its purposes, bel ewing twill demon
strate a profitable return 10 investors
Apply to e. HARVEY for prospectus and
detailed information, Room 16, Title Insurance
and Trust Co. Bldg. cor. Franklin and New
High streets, Los Angeles, Cal.
The herald., 1897-12-31

Brownies New Lamp Heater
Warns up quick; odorless and cheap.
Headquart ters, 12S e. Fourth.
The herald., 1897-12-31
THE WEATHER

TDMPERATURE-Re Of observations
taken at Los Angeles Dec. 3d. The
barometer 10 reduced to sea level.
The herald., 1897-12-31

Latest styles wall paper at A. A. Eek
strom's, 22l South Spring street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-10

ALL SAINTS CHURCH MADISON
street. between Grace ana Franklin. }.
Y BOWMAN. rector.-Service Sunday
morning al Al o'clock. evening service al
o'clock Sunday school al $50 O'Clock.
Rectors Bible class for men Saturday
eVl ming az A.ll o clock. u
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-10
Riohmond. ~. JuIy ?. 1sl

Richmond Va, July p ISL
Offerings at auction on Change to-day
bv Nessrs George q. Haynes. 5ilas 0A,.-
burne and Planters Warehouse. tisHiy-
nine packages OF caroline ana 10 iis'
county Va. sun-cured tobaccos. or when
Mr. George a. Haynes offered siNty-nlhe
one package sold at $50, one az So. ~
one at $3.50 one az so. one ~ 800"
one 20 sci one az SO, one az $40. one
$3.50. one az S17. one at $40, one az 81
one ~ sl35o one at Sl3.2J. one an SO
Two at $3.50 one az So 3. one AZ Nll
one al SiO75. two ar 5000. one a SUD
two al $40. one al 500 one az ~ one u
SS.7J. one at $3.50, two a. $50 Two o.
s.. one At $3.50 three at SO. one e. a, o..
six ct 1913. one at $3.50, one ~ 800 four
an 80 one at $500 one ar $3.50. one AZ
$50 one at So. one az $50. two at -
one az Sc 50. one al $40. one al >hao. one
at Sc. one az $50 one "a 10 ono "t
s.. one a. S1.7O. one AT 81
Mr.. Snas Sholburne sold nlteen pack
one nackage sold at SlG2j one &C $3.50
two at $3.50 one az $500. two az $500,
two at Sc. one at 500. one ~ 500 one
III $50. one at $3.50 one az s. one al
Planters Warehouse sold five packages
one package at sG.75. one at $3.50, two
81 S.. one at $40
Private sales reported 20 the secretary
Of the Richmond Tobacco Trade to-day.
Wrappers. 6 hogsheads: filters. 10. leaf
dark 32 Tugs dark, % Total, 20
hogsheads.
The tobacco inspector reports TO-DAY
InspectiOns-Bri ] hogshead; dark. SO
hogsheads and 81 tierces. Relnspectlons
Bright. hogsheads.
Myers. Farmers. Davenport's. Shoclloe.
Cronshaw's. Allegheny. old Dominion.
Planters and eabrook's tobacco ware
houses report to-day: Receipts. III pack
rges. deliveries. 30 packages
United states internal revenue collec-
tions on tobaccos Tor the city Of Rich
mond. Va. to-day: Cigars and cigarettes.
50 1884 81; plug tobaccos. $4,000 Total,
SO 3si.5l.
Mr. Shelburne's highest price at auction
on Change last Wednesday was $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-10

do. factory. 7isa1ohc.; Elgins, DC; I'M
tation creamery. 9ila12i1c.: State dairy
1on14c: do. creamery, 1lH1Jc. :, 80
CHEESE-Steady; State small, s.g
TIC. part skins. fg5lsc.; fun shirns'
2l1d3c.
EGGs-steady; state and Pennsylvania
12d12isc: western fresh. lie. .oo
POTATOES-Quie southern new, s-p
225.
city. 3ikc.: country. 3hg3igc.
PETROLEUM-Dull.
ROSIN-Quiet; strained. common TO
good. Sl72ilG175.
TURPENTINE-Q at 2Ga2Giac.
RICE-Steady.
MOLASSES-Quiet.
PIG IRON-Quiet: southern, s925910.5o;
northern. S10H12.
COPPER-Easy; brokers. s1i.12I9; ex-
change. s1112ik01125.
TTN-Quiet; straights. s21kql3.o2i5;
sPELTER-Quet: domestic, st25G435.
LEAD-Brokers. So. %; exchange. $3.50
375.
COTTON SEED OIIs-Firmer and high
or on a fair local and export trade and
light stocks; prime summer yellow, PIC;
off summer yellow. 23iAc.: butter grades,
2SQ2oc.: prime summer white. 2TQ2Sc.
TOMATOES-Per carrier, Savannah and
Charleston. s12501.5O: Florida. 75c.gSl.
CARRAGE-Jonr Island. per barrel Toe
COFFEE-OptiOns steady with prices
unchanged 10 points higher; ruled gem
orally inactive with tolerablY steady IN
dertOne. on better European cables. small
or brazilian receipts and liberal ware
house deliveries I'm United States; buying
checked by increased visible supply
closed quet 561O points net advance; sales
9 $50 bags including July. $3.50; Septem-
Der. So so: December S7Q70j. Spot coffee
Rio dull: Cordovado, Il6iIc.; sales. 800
bags Marcaibo at Coo. 100 bags Central
American al Coo; 200 bags Savanilla at
Coo
STTGAR-Raw and refined firm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-10
SAILED.
rurcoUsr OF JUSTICE JOHN.
Bov Arrested Not the one Wanted in South
Carolina

J. Mccarthy, for fighting on the street
and hitting an old man, was assessed %
No. Norman and Mary Russell, two
colorsd girls. put on airs and twisted their
n.cks at each other. ana pulled hair, on
Broad street Thursday night, and they
were compelled 70 pey WV each lot dis
turOing tho peace
prOsser Taylor, colOIed' is uhaer sus-
picion OF hitting Ellen Prosser. also coll
ored with a rock. but as Ellen did not
appear against him ths case was 4alu
over 70 next Tuesday.
Spiro Nicolopolus IS a timinutive ltal-
ian who dlsposes OF homemade snow
balls az so much per bail
Robert Clark - a colored boy. and he
wanted "a SNOWFALL. Spiro made ono -
him. and during q discussion about the
payment FOR the same Robert knocked
the srow-bau out Of Spro's hand. and
then Spiro threw some OF the snow in the
face Of Robert. who kicked the little fell
low two or three times. IL cost Robert
$50.
Haywood Hawkins IS coored boy out
Of a job. 10 had been previously order
ed out OF town by His Honor but was
caught begging on the street, and again
got IN the tolls. Justice John gave the
boy another chance 20 got out Of town,
anu 10 VLOlflrFn " w IT NhA-hafs
Thomas Block and jan Jackson, two
young negroes arrested by officer Folkes
as suspicious characters, were turned over
10 the county officials, and Officer r. 2.
Lewis took them In charge. Jackson was
thought 10 have been tho boy wanted IN
South Carolina for assault but II is now
believed he IS not the right party.
Mrs Maggie Gibson, an old friend or
His Honor was charged with stealing two
shirts and a lot Of groceries from \. Nil
Ter. but the charge could not be proved,
and she was dismissed
Mr. James Bradshaw was charged with
threatening. trespsssing, and cursing Miss
Lizzie Milhurn-
1--WE have Fixed T. all mp, and arc salts
fed" said Alr. Bradshaw.
you have. have you? Well, give me
s110 and I'll be satisfied replied His
Honor.
"Iu have 10 owe you ten cents" said
Bradshaw. as no handed over a crisp ono
dollar bill
you don't want 10 owe it TOO long. or
theren be interest attached 10 f." said
Justice John.
~. j. Williams was charged with allow
ing his dog 90 bite the child OF w. j..
peyton. but the charge was not sustained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-10
RAIr1nrnRr AfARKET.

BALTIMORE. July 9.-FLOUR-Firm
knd unchanced: receipts. 4,G92 barrels;
exports, 1901 barrels; sales, 100 barrels.
NVHEAT-Easy, SPOT and month, IIri "a
ne. Aueust. 7O&67Obc.; september, lutt
ale: steamer No. . red esADt3c.; rec
ceipts. 1000 bushels; exports. l6.uOO
bushels; stock, ~ COS bushels; sales. lof.-
900 bushels. Southern wheat. by sample
70Q73hc: Go. on grade. 7ll44I34c.
CORN-Easy; spot ana month, 5OisH
20sc August 30&V317kc; September 81
Size. steamer mixed, 21ai 2sc., receipts,
lbs l27 bushels. exports. 1880 bushels,
stock. GJ2J03 bushels; sales. 1900 BUSH
els. Southern white corn, 33834c.; DO.
yellow, 34Q3jc.
OATS-steady: 10. . white western OIL
g2Gc. No mixed do, 23G23 e., re-
ceipts 1904 bushels exports. none' stock
15I.o~9 bushels
RYE-Firm; No. . nearby, Hc. No. .
western. 39 4c.; receipts 90 bushels. oN-
ports 171f2 bushels. stock. 1895 bushels
HAY-Choice timothy, Sl350014
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Quiet but firmly
held. unchanged.
SUGAR Steady. granulatcd. Siejia
BUTTER-Quiet; fancy creamery. ia
1Gc.; do. imitation. 2d13c.; DO. ladle. lie;
goo ladle eul0c.. stOrc-p8cked. cNlOc
EGGS-Firm. fresh. siac.
CHEESE-lfrm, foncy New York. large,
9Ic.: do medium. 0itc. do. small. $50.
WUlSkN-JnC hangcd.