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The herald., 1897-09-24
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arranging for a barbecue on Saturday,
Oct. 2Sd, and there will be an excur-
sion for all Odd Fellows and their
friends. The ways and means commit
tee is having great success in raising
the necessary funds for the entertain
ment of the visitors. The Riverside
canton will arrive Monday, accompanied
by their band, and will be encamped for
the week at Ninth and Hope streets.
There will be an excursion to River
side and Mount Lowe, the dates not yet
having been decided upon. The North
ern Patriarchs Militant will arrive on
special train at 1870. Monday. Oct. 21st.
All subordinate Rebekah and Encamp-
ment lodges in Southern California have
been invited to participate in the par
ade on Thursday afternoon.
Orange Grove encampment conferred
the Royal Purple and the Patriarchal
degrees last Friday evening, the Grand
encampment team doing the work in fine
style. The attendance was very large.
Enterprise encampment will give way
this evening for the entertainment by the
Rebekah relief board
Canton Los Angeles met Wednesday
for drill and Canton Orion will have
drill this evening. The two cantons will
have a joint meeting tomorrow night
after which they will drill together on
the street.
Los Angeles lodge IS conferred the
third, or Degree of Truth, on two can
didates Wednesday evening. Two can
didates will be initiated next Wednes-
day.
Good Will lodge 1923 conferred the first,
or Degree of Friendship, last evening.
Second, or Covenant degree, next Thurs
day.
Semi-Tropic lodge 81 conferred the
second, or Covenant degree, on two can
didates Tuesday evening and will con-
fer the third, or Degree of Truth, on a
like number next Tuesday evening.
The herald., 1897-09-24
LOS ANGELES FAIR PRIVILEGES
Nine Days Meeting--Double the
Entries Ever Received Before

Bids for the usual privileges will be re-
ceived by District Agricultural Associa-
ton No. up to 12 o'clock, noon. on Thurs
day, Sept. 30, 1887.
Intending bidders will make bids for the
following privileges: Peanuts and pop
corn together, candy and gum together,
bar and restaurant together, fruit sepa-
rate, auction pools and band of Is pieces.
Those bidding for auction pools will state
how much they will pay with and without
bookmakers the bid TO be on percentage
basis. A lump sum bid will also be received
for ali the betting privileges, including
books. auction pools and mutuals. Bids
will also be received for the field and COM
bination books.
certified check for ten per cent Of the
bid for all privileges. except auction pools
and band. must accompany bid.
All bids must be securely sealed and
marked: bids for Privileges"
1t must be taken into consideration that
no passes will be given on any privileges.
The regular admission fee will have to be
paid at the gate.
The board of directors reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
For further information and specifca-
tions apply to LEWIS THOME,
Secretary,
23-3O 226 S. Spring ST., Los Angeles, Cal.
The herald., 1897-09-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs

The Pythians of Los Angeles have
been honored this week by visit from
the Misses RathboIxe, daughters of the
late Justus H. Rathbone, founder of the
order of Knights of Pythias A recep-
ton was given the Misses Rathbone at
Castle hall on Wednesday evening by
Purity Temple 2, Rathbone Sisters, of
this city. The attendance Of Knights,
their wives and Sisters, was quite large,
and the occasion very enjoyable. Re-
freshments were served. Yesterday
the Knights gave the Misses Rathbone a
tally-ho ride to Pasadena and Baldwin S
ranch.
w. H. Esdor, Imperial Nowab of Al
Borak Temple 775 D. o. X. K, this city,
has issued circular letter to members
asking for an expression of the majority
as to the day of the week when the in
itiatory work and final institution of the
temple shall take place. The date will
be announced next week. Pythians
from all parts of Southern California
will be present at the institution of the
temple.
Marathon Lodge will confer the Es-
quire rank next Tuesday evening.
Los Angeles Lodge 205 conferred the
Page rank at their last meeting, and
received three applications for member
ship. The lodge will give up their
meeting tonight to allow the team for
AL Borak Temple, D. O. X. K, re-
hearsal.
The Grand Chancellor commenced a
tour of visitation to northern lodges yes
terday extending to October 10th.
During the last quarter the net gain OF
the Endowment rank was twenty eight
sections, of which California contrib
uted nine, the whole gain in membership
being 1890.
The Grand Lodge per capita tax for
the year 1875 is one dollar.
The Grand Lodge of New Mexico con-
vened at Albuquerque on the 18th. Su-
preme Chancellor Colgrove was In at
tendance on the 18th.
1t is anticipated that Brigadier- Gen
eral McGlashan and staff will be in In
dianapolis in August Eext to take part
in the great Pythian parade, upon the
occasion of the assembling of the Su-
preme Lodge.
There are 12S lodges Of Knights of
Pythias in Chicago. Twenty-Five meet
on Monday, 27 on Tuesday, 21
on Wednesday, 27 on Thursday, 20 on
Friday and on Saturday.
The herald., 1897-09-24
THE REBEKAHs

The Salama gundi party to be given
by the Rebekah Relief Board at Odd
Fellows hall this evening promises to be
largely patronized and very pleasing
affair. The Rebekahs will occupy all
the halls, one with a musical and literary
entertainment. another with dancing,
and others with cards and refreshments
Columbia had drill Monday evening
in their rev floor work and did we'll
Next Monday evening they will have
initiatory work
Arbor Vitaes degree team, which will
exemplify the degree before the Grand
Encampment, had drill Tuesday even
ing, and did finely. Arbor Vitae will
have initiatory work next Tuesday even
ing
Edelweiss initiated two candidates last
Friday night. On Friday evening, Oc-
tober 1st, a grand entertainment will be
given by Edelweiss, which will include
a musical and literary program. dancing
and refreshments. Grand Presid ent
Marion Greenwood is expected to be
present.
Una has changed its meeting night
from Saturday to Wednesday.
The herald., 1897-09-24
ROYAL ARCANUM

Sunset Council 1914 will have six in
itiations and about thirty applications
for membership at its meeting next
Monday evening.
Sunset Council will attend in body
the next regular meeting of the San
Pedro Council.
Secretary D. w. Maloon Is in receipt
of an invitation From San Diego Coun-
Gil to Sunset Council for visit. Action
will be taken on same shortly.
Los Angeles Council 1889 initiated
several candidates last evening, and re-
ceived six applications for membership.
The members are bringing in many new
candidates.
Members of both councils in this city
are working hard to increase the mem
bership so as to secure the location of
the Grand Council of California for Los
Angeles and it looks as though they
would succeed.
Thomas A. Parish, supreme warden,
is assisting in the organization Of new
councils at Oakland, Alameda Sacra-
mento, Stockton and Santa Rosa.
The councils at Monrovia and San
Pedro are pushing for new members,
with good success.
The herald., 1897-09-24
PAHK COMMISSIONERS
Arrange to Drain Fremont Gate.
Trees From Chickamauga

Trees From Chickamauga
The regular meeting Of the board of
park commissioners yesterday morning
was very brief. The most important
mater which was acted upon was that
Of making such repairs on the road
ways in Elysian park as will prevent Sc
rious washouts during the. rainy season.
At former meeting of the board 1t was
decided that at the first turn in the road
after leaving Fremont gate a sewer
pipe should be laid so as to drain the
water into large gutter, yet to be con-
structed. At the suggestion of City
Engineer Dockweiler this plan was
over the embankment and drained into
the river under the Southern Pacific
tracks. The park superintendent was
authorized to purchase the necessary
material to do this work.
A. C. Shaefer placed at the disposal
of the board two trees that he had
brought from the Chickamauga battle
field. He presented them in order that
they might be placed in one of the parks.
The gift was accepted and vote of
thanks was rendered by the board.
The leasing Of two acres of ground
near East Side park to be used as a
dumping place for park material was
approved by the board. The rental is to
be merely nominal and the city is to
give the owners of the property possess
sion Of the same on demand.
The herald., 1897-09-24
M'CLELLAN'S BLUNDERS
The Ex-Sprinkling Superintendent
Placed in a Bad Light

1t has been discovered that in addi-
ton to having reported as swept several
streets that were not gone over by the
street sweeping machines, George Nc
Clellan, the late sweeping inspector
made other errors of calculation in his
reports to the health Office of the work
that was performed by the contractor
for street sweeping. Since the summary
dismissal of Mcclellan by the council
Health Officer Powers has been going
over his reports and claims to have
discovered that the city has been paying
considerably more than it should have
for the work. The payments were, of
course based upon McClellan's reports,
and many of these have been found to be
inaccurate in several respects.
DR.. Powers says that as a, result OF
these inaccuracies, payments have been
made for sweeping streets which are
not paved. and were therefore not swept.
The number of feet to be covered on each
street was given to the contractor on
an old estimate Of the paved streets made
several years ago, and since then several
changes have been made, and reports
were made of work alleged to have been
done which even the contractor does
not claim to have done. Some paved
streets were unswept and others un-
paved were reported as having been
swept when the machines were never
on them. Some time before Mcclellan S
dismissal he was ordered to furnish the
health Office with number of blanks
showing what streets are included in the
contract and which Of them were actual
ly traversed by the machines. This was
not done until the investigation was
talked Of and the blanks were then forth
coming. After his dismissal Mcclellan
entered the health office, and, securing
possession of some of these blanks, is
said to have changed several of them.
Another set was made out from the
records and the inaccuracies were dis
covered.
The herald., 1897-09-24
LIGHTING CHANGES
Councilmen Discuss Proposed Alter
ations in the Specifications

OOuAC41AACA 0ASCuSS 3AOPOSC0 1At01-
ations in the Specifications
Several important changes are to be
made in the specifications under which
the contract for lighting the city is to be
let when the present contract expires,
December 31st. The matter was under
discussion by majority Of the men,
bers of the council, informally, yester-
day morning in the committee room.
Nearly all of the members will endeavor
to secure for their respective wards
from six to dozen additional lights.
1t 10 also probable that number Of new
masts will be erected in some places,
while in others the high lights will be
taken. down and distributed in different
parts of the adjacent streets.
One important matter which will
probably be incorporated in the new
specifications will be the provision for
the lighting Of the arc lamps during
foggy nights whether the moon is shin
ing or not. There will be several bidders
for the contract, and the rates to be
paid by the city will probably be greatly
reduced over what is now being paid.
The herald., 1897-09-24
FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD

Supreme President Dandy instituted
a new lodge at Santa Ana Monday even
ing with thirty charter members w. S.
Spencer D. S. p, was the organizer.
A new lodge will be Instituted at Olive
tomorrow evening and one at Garden
Grove next week by w. s, Spencer, d. S.
p.
Supreme President Dandy will insti-
tute a lodge at Compton tomorrow
evening with good membership.
While the members of the Fraternal
Brotherhood at Norwaik and their Wis.,
iting brethren from this city were carry
ing out their program on the evening
of the 18th, Supreme President Dandy
was summoned to another room by the
ladies, and then and there organized a
lodge of the Ladies Of the Fraternal
Brotherhood. Those enterprising Nor
walkers seem to be ION the rum for this
order.
Princes of the Orient should not fail
to be present at the meeting of E
Malaikah council 1922 on Friday evening
OF next week at the hall Of La Grande
lodge. 8. +. B. This lodge will furnish
The herald., 1897-09-24
Must Stick to. Contract

City Attorney Dunn will today send
to the Highland Water company reply
to their communication in answer to the
one he sent that corporation two weeks
ago, in which he called their attention.
to the fact that they were violating the
city ordinance which forbids the charg
ing of water rates by meter to private
families. The company answered to the
effect that the nature of the territory
supplied by it was such that no other
method of charging was feasible on ac-
count of the distance between the prem
ises Of their customers In Mr.. Dunn
answer he will insist that the ordinance
be complied with, as there is no pro-
vision by which an exception can be
made in favor Of that company.
The herald., 1897-09-24
WILL RETALIATE
SPRING STREET MERCHANTS
PROTECT THEMSELVES
They Propose to Bring the Landlords
to Time as to the Improvement
Of That Street

The recently filed protest of Spring
street property owners against the re-
surfacing OF that thoroughfare has evil
IDENTIFY been the proverbial last straw
to merchants doing business there.
They are up in arms, and their motto
is "Retaliation."
A movement is now on foot among
the members of the Merchants and Man
ufacturers' association toward forming
a protective association among them
selves against imposition by landlords.
The tenants claim that the property
owners have organized for their own
protection. and that they will retaliate
in like manner Secretary Zeehande-
laar, of the Merchants and Manufac-
turers' association, says that the deal
ers will probably sign an agreement
tending 10 bring the landlords to terms.
If, at the expiration of his lease, the
rent, which in many cases Is exorbtant,
is not decreased, and If the street on
which the store fronts is not in good
condition, then the tenant will move to
Broadway or some other thoroughfare
where the conditions are more favora BILE.
The merchants claim that they are un-
der expense for all public ceremonials
and celebrations, while the landlord
does little but collect the rent.
An inquiry will be set on foot as to the
revenue derived from each building. On
this revenue will be based on a conserva-
tive estimate as to the value Of the prop
erty ard the figures will be compared
with the assessment roll In that Way the
merchants hope to be able to force an
owner to pay proper assessment upon
his property. They argue that there
should be sufficient money raised by
taxation to keep the streets In proper
condition, so that special assessments
need not be levied. Several of the
prominent merchants were seen about
the proposed organization, and one and
all of them heartily approved OF the
scheme
A merchant was approached yesterday
by an owner of extensive property, who
offered to build on Broadway a large,
modern block, suitable for the dealers
business. Another property owner on
Spring street declares his willingness to
erect four-story block on one of the
main corners as soon as the proper
sewer connections can be made, and the
paving question is settled.
Today at 10 o'clock the street sweep
ing committee Of the Merchants and
Manufacturers association will meet
and discuss the plan to be laid before
the council on Monday. At 2 o'clock in
the afternoon the Los Angeles members
Of the. boulevard committee will meet.
The herald., 1897-09-24
Herald Employe Dead

John M. Miller, formerly of Riverside,
but for year past a very efficient So
licitor for The Herald, died at his rooms
on South Broadway on Tuesday night
about II o'clock Mr.. Miller had been
laid up with fever and rheumatism for
eight weeks. gradually growing weaker
day by day. He was naturally robust,
and had hardly been sick a day in his
life before this last illness. Many Of
the readers of The Herald have had
their names placed oE the roll through
the efficient labors of Mr.. Miller, and
they will hear of his demise with regret.
Purchase a few shares of Mohawk
Acton. s. II. Ellis, 213 Stimson building.
All prices of wall paper greatly reduced.
A. A. Eckstrom. 1924 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-09-24

a large class of pilgrims for the Oriental
degree Among them are many lead
ing fraternal, professional and business
men. 1t will be worth "a days travel"
to see those novices OBTAIN their re-
ward and crown as Princes of the
Orient.
Los Angeles lodge 1 and La Grande
lodge have refreshments at each meet
ing and good attendance.
La Grande lodge 9 initiated four candi-
dates at its last meeting.
Los Angeles lodge 1 received four ap-
plications for membership at its last
meeting.
Brother John Saunders, D. s. p, of
Newhall lodge 16 is in the city this week
Also Brother H. G. Mason, D. S. p, who
has taken up his residence in San Diego
The herald., 1897-09-24
New Church Building

A permit was issued yesterday to the
First Baptist church to erect place Of
worship on Flower street, between
Seventh and Eighth. to cost $4,000. The
work of erecting this building will be
commenced at orce and 1t Is expected
that 1t will be completed within three
months The congregation Of this church
has been engaged for a long time in the
effort to raise SUFFICIENT funds with
which to build new church. The total
amount needed 10 now nearly raised,
and before the edifice ID completed It Is
expected that every cent Of IT. cost will
The herald., 1897-09-24

band Of Indians had escaped from the
reservation. The Medicine Man, DR..
Hagadorn, can execute a war-whoop
and scalp dance to perfection.
E. d. Weymouth, c. OF r., has return
ed to the city and again occupies his
place at the council fire. Brother P. H.
McNerney, who has been seriously i'll,
is now out of danger. He had to under
go severe surgical operation. Brother
Peter Hansen has been elected Junior
Sycamore, to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Brother Anderson,
who could not give the office the required
time.
The herald., 1897-09-24

Cured Of Stomach and Liver Trou bles by DE.
Wong Him, Of S3l s. Hope St.. Los Angeles, Cal.
TO the Pubic-lt gives me great pleasure to say
that DR.. Wong Him's treatment in my case has
been most successful. For years I have been
roubled with the kidney and stomach troubles
ried various remedies from oiher physicians, but
received permanent help. DR.. Wong Hims
treatment has removed all tendency OF these trou-
bles and seems to be permanent in Its results.
like Dr. Wong Him's Ideas Of Herb Treatment
cleaning and renovatlug the system before building
1t up again. am certainly pleased TO say that he
has one great deal OF good to me, and that
have found him to be well-educated man, unas-
suming and kind, commanding the respect Of all
good people, Very respectfully,
MISS STELLA HUNTER,
Los Angeles, CAL, April 30 1897, 62O Bellevue Ave.
The herald., 1897-09-24
FoREsTERs OF AMERICA

The new ritual for the order has ar
rived, and is now in the hands of DR..
Weldon, Grand Senior Beadle. The
paraphernalia will arrive in about a
month, when the new work will be taken
up by the courts. The members are
anticipating the new ritual with much
interest. 1t is said to be "a corker."
The principal social event that in
terests the Foresters of the city is the
grand invitation ball at Turner hall on
next Thursday evening. Music by
Arend's orchestra. Invitations and
tickets may be had from members or
Max Roth, corner Main and First streets.
Court Sunset will have initiatory work
next Monday evening.
The herald., 1897-09-24
Too Much Prosperity Cry

The truth is that the prosperity rooter
is getting to be almost as much Of
bore as the calamity howler. In some re-
spects he can make an even bigger nui-
sance of himself. We do not believe
we DO not think that there is any sensi-
BILE man in the county who believesethat
the change is anywhere near so great as
some of the metropolitan papers are try
ing to make out that it is. We believe
that they are injuring the cause of pros
perity by putting up claims that are
SO ridiculous that anyone can see there is
nothing in them.-Peoria Herald.
The herald., 1897-09-24
UNITED woRKMEN

El Monte Lodge 1888 has increased its
membership the past year from eighteen
to over eighty, and is still growing.
The membership of the new lodge at
La Canada is increasing rapidly and it
promises to become strong lodge.
Miss Nellie Masters of this city,
grand chief of honor, will leave shortly
for visit to the Degree of Honor lodge
in the central and northern part of the
state.
Los Angeles Lodge IS conferred the
Junior Workman degree on two candi-
dates Wednesday evening.
The herald., 1897-09-24
ODD FELLOWS

As the time for the session Of the
grand encampment draws near the COM
mittee having in charge the entertain
ment of the visiting brothers and sisters
OF the order are leaving nothing undone
for the care, comfort and pleasure of
the large crowd of Odd Fellows and Re
behahs expected in our city next month.
The committee will meet every Satur-
day evening at Odd Fellows' hall here
after. The parade will be held at ..
m. on Thursday, Oct 21st. instead OF
~ !. M, 40 heretofore. announced. The
+ O. o. r. lodges at Santa Monica are
The herald., 1897-09-24
IMPROVED ORDER RED MEN

Cocopah Tribe 81 had an unusually
last Friday night. The appearance of
the chiefs in their new dress created
great enthusiasm, Brother c. w. An
derson was the designer and manufac-
turer OF the costumes. II there had
been few trees In the hall to represent
forest one would really have thought
The herald., 1897-09-24
wooDMEN OF THE WORLD

The Burbank benefit for La Fiesta
Camp SO on Wednesday evening was
good one. The house was filled ano, the
play of "The World" fully appreciated.
Neighbor Lockhart of San Bernardino
has been appointed General Organizer
for Southern California by the Head
Camp.
Monthly business meeting Of La Fiesta
Camp next Monday evening. All
Neighbors should attend.
The herald., 1897-09-24
Orphans Picnic

More than hundred children from
the Orphans Home enjoyed a picnic at
Sycamore Grove Tuesday, the owners Of
the grove offering it for that day for the
use of the little ones. Transportation
for the children was kindly furnished
free by the Terminal Railway Company.
The herald., 1897-09-24
Confederate Veterans Picnic

About 100 members of the Confederate
Veterans association went to Verdugo
park yesterday to celebrate the ending
of the second year of the local organiza-
tion. There are about 700 branches of
the association in various parts of the
country. The object is of social ma
ture
The herald., 1897-09-24
KNIGHTS OF HONOR

Los Angeles Lodge 1926 meets every
Wednesday evening at 107h North
Main street. The lodge is progressing
favorably. Three applications for
membership were received at the last
meeting. Director w. Paris made a
brief but able address on Fraternity"
Initiatory work at the next meeting.
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have been paid before the first service
Petitions for Lights

Property owners residing in the viclr-
ity of Tenth street and Union avenue
and near Lake Shore avenue and West
street have petitioned the council to
place electric lights at or near those
street intersections
The herald., 1897-09-24
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR

Angel City Lodge 1433 meets on the
first ard third Tuesday of each month at
1191a South Spring street. They have
good working membership. S. Con-
radi, who is Grand Vice Protector of the
state, is interested in the home lodge,
and ready to give Information to all who
desire. All Knights and Ladies of
Honor In the city are invited to meet
with Angel City Lodge.
The herald., 1897-09-24
Church Dedication

The dedication services of the West
End church (Rev. George Morris, pas
tori. on Temple street, opposite Temple
road. will be held on Sunday next at
2:30 p. m. Many prominent ministers
are expected to take part. M
The herald., 1897-09-24
Church Entertainment

Company A of the Boys brigade gave
a gramophone entertainment in the Sec
ond Presbyterian church last evening
The church was elaborately decorated
The young ladies Of the congregation
served refreshments after the program.