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The herald., 1897-04-01
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Object to Using Apparatus for Pump
ing PURPOSES Electric System

At the meeting of the fire commission
ers yesterday morning all the members
We're present, with Chief Moore and
Clerk Todd.
The chief reported that, acting under
the instructions of the council he had
engaged in pumping out the pond at
State and Brooklyn streets, engine No.
2 being used for the purpose, and every>
precaution being taken to keep the wa
ter free from mud and debris in order 10
keep the apparatus from being injured.
The members of the board did not ap-
prove of the use of the fire apparatus or
the pumping out of ponds and sump
holes, and the chief was instructed to
refer all such requests hereafter to the
board before acting upon them.
The report of the electrician was pre-
sented and filed.
The application of F. P. EaSton for
permission to erect and operate gas
engine at III South Main street was re-
ferred to the chief for investigation and
report.
Electrician Francis was called before
the board and questioned at some length
in regard to the electric system of the
fire department. He explained some of
the work that had been done by him and
his men, He showed that the constant
changes and alterations in the wires
and poles or other electrlc companies
necessitated changes In his own wiresI
which are largely strung on the poles of
these companies
The mayor asked the chief whether
the department expenditures were with
in the appropriation for the year. The
chief explained that the department had
expended only the proportionate amount
it should spend up to date and would
come out within the amount allowed.
He was asked to make a report on the
department finances at the next COM
mission meeting.
Commissioner Kuhrts stated that the
fire department was about the only mu-
nicipal department that for years had
kept within its appropriation.
Mayor Snyder remarked that the coun-
ell could find no fault with departments
that did not exceed the amounts allowed
them for maintenance, and he was ex-
ceedingly anxious that the fire depart
ment should keep within the amount al
lowed 1t.
The commissioners unanimously voted
against any change in the building or
fire ordinance, as proposed at the coun-
Gil session of a week ago.
The committee on Fiesta parade and
apportionment Of money to be paid to
The herald., 1897-04-01
Clark Reception

Mrs. j. A. Clark entertained delight
fully yesterday afternoon and evening
in her charming house, 416 East Twen-
tieth street. Fishnets intertwined with
long strands of smilax were used in dec
grafton, and more smilax, Gala lilies,
and carnations made a most artistic
and beautiful effect in the rooms. In
the afternoon twenty-four ladies were
Mrs. Clarks guests, and pictures of ce-
lebrities of all countries and climes
placed about taxed the memories and
Ingenuity of all present. Mrs. Cora
Wolfe guessed the greatest number cor
rectly and was rewarded with an elab-
orately embroidered tray cloth. Mrs.
H. M Sale was consoled for her ineffec-
tual attempts by a handsome center
piece.
In the evening Mrs Clark was assisted
by Mrs. Fred Dorm, and the game was
progressive names. There were forty
guests present.
The herald., 1897-04-01
w. G. T. U. Reception

Mrs. Paul r. Moore entertained the
Los Angeles Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union yesterday afternoon at
her hospitable home 1417 Santee street.
A large number of earnest women in
terested in temperance work assembled
to listen to a we'll selected program.
The house was decorated with Gala lilies
and their leaves Anumber of new men,
bers Joined the union, and at the close of
the program informal conversation was
enjoyed for an hour or so, and refresh
mentS were served
The herald., 1897-04-01
Theater Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley Vance Martin
entertained Mrs. Barrett Eastman and
William NJ. Garland last evening with
a dinner at the Hotel Van Nuys. In the
evening the party attended the Los An
geles theater
The herald., 1897-04-01
Notice of the Time OF Meeting of the Special
cnnrnitfee Of the City Council on OIL Wells

All parties interested will please take
notice that the special committee of the
city council on oil wells will meet Thurs
day evening. April l, 1897. at 1880 o'clock
in room is of the city hall.
BY order of the council,
c. H. HANCE. City Clerk.
The herald., 1897-04-01
.JOTTINGS
Our Home Brew

Maier & Zobelein's lager, fresh from their
brewery, on draught in all the principa!
saloons: delivered promptly in bottles or
kegs. Office and brewery. 440 Also street:
telephone 81.
The herald., 1897-04-01
49, e.z f1alI

reported as follows:
For extra apparatus to protect out
lying districts, $47.50; for expense of
decorating apparatus, eight engine COM
panies, at $3.50 each, $50; three combina-
tion wagons at SIS each, SIS; two chem
ical engines, at S5 each, $40; two trucks,
at $5 each, $40; one hack for parade, S..
Cash prizes are offered as follows:
Best engine company, SIS; second best
engine company, $40; thrd-best engine
company, So; first combination wagon.
$3.50; first chemical engine, $3.50; best
truck, $5; second-best truck. $780,
The prizes will be paid to the COM
manding officer of the company for the
use of the company
The herald., 1897-04-01

Sufferers from Coughs, Sore Throat, etc,
should be constantly supplied with
browns Bronchial Troches." Avoid all
limitations.
The herald., 1897-04-01
Anheuser Bar and Cafe,

243 South Spring street. Los Angeles. Cal
Telephone No. 935 main. Entrance to cafe
through natatorium on Broadway, ad-
joining city hall.
The herald., 1897-04-01

Hawley, King G. Co.. cor. Fifth st. and
Broadway, agents genuine Columbus
Buggy company buggies and bicycles.
The herald., 1897-04-01

Largest variety Concord business wag-
ons and top delivery wagons. Hawley.
King G. Co.
The herald., 1897-04-01

For Mirrors or BeveIed Plate Glass
Go to H. Raphael G. Co., who are the man.
ufacturers of them. and you will make
large saving. No. 43S and 440 South Spring.
The herald., 1897-04-01

Everything on wheels. Hawley, King s
Co., cor. Fifth street and Broadway.
The herald., 1897-04-01
Cutlery at Furrey's. 15s N. sprinl

All prices of wall paper greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom. 234 South Spring street.
The herald., 1897-04-01

Crescent Coal Co. have removed their
office to 1854 West Second street.
The herald., 1897-04-01

Agents Victor. Heating and World bicy-
cles. Hawley, King & Co.
The herald., 1897-04-01

The mining laws as revised by the pres
ent legislature, per copy, 10 cents. N. A.
Wolcott & Co., 12s South Broadway.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
VIII Not Be Prosecuted.

Cincinnati, March pa special to
the Commercial Tribune from Greencas-
tie, Ind, says: Rev j. M. Wood stated
today that he had direct information
from the federal authorities that they
would not take steps against his son,
VIII Wood, as the postohice inspectors
could find nothing in the letters of Will
Wood to Scott Jackson and Alonzo Wall
ing about Pearl Bryan upon which an
indictment could be found.
Rev. Wood further stated that his son
has position in the naval service of the
United States and that he was now on a
vessel receiving $50 per month as yeo-
man. The last he heard from his son, he
states, was from England. Rev. Wood
says his son received his appointment by
rigid competitive examinations and that
many of the newspaper articles were un-
true as to his sons movements.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
The Tennessee Centennial.

Nashville, Tenn, March 24.-Prepar,
atoms for Tennessee's centennial ex-
position are rapidly being completed,
The landscape gardeners have the
ground in splendid condition. Two lakes
have been constructed on the grounds,
100 yards apart but are connected by d
canal, and lock has been placed near
the entrance. The Rhode Island state
building is a facsimile of the old stone
tower or mill at Newport, a structure
whose history runs back several years,
A number of other states will put up
state buildings. Many novel features
have been procured for the Woman's
building, which is under the direction of
Mrs. Ellen A. Richardson of Boston and
Miss Boyd of Atlanta. Some splendid
collections of tapestry, paintings, church
embroideries, pottery, iron work and all
kinds of curios have been procured.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
ChicsgO's Observatory Tower.

Chicago, " ar, 24-Ground was brok-
en- today at the site of Chicago's high
tower. The tower will be II5o feet high
and will be erected at Harrison, Throop,
Congress and Loomis reefs. The en-.
tire block will be almost covered by the
monster baseo of the pedestal. The tower
will rest on four four cornered supports,
each 50 feet square and meeting in an
arch 200 feet wide and high. On top of
these arches will be a landing $50 feet
square, and capable of accommodating
10000 people. There will be six other
landings with capacity of 10000 more
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
5 NJ US.
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
Governor Adams Sends a Batch of appoint
ments to the Senate

Governor Adams Sends a Batch of appoint
ments to the Senate
Denver, March 24.-The governor
sent the following appointments to the
senate this morning where they were
promptly confirmed:
Judge OF the Court of Appeals-Adair
Wilson of Durango.
Adjutant General-Casius M. Moses,
Pueblo.
Superintendent of the State Insane
Asylum-Dr. P R. Thombs, Pueblo.
Trustees of the State School of Mines
James P, Smith, Denver and Tingley
S. Wood, Leadville. =,
Member Of the State Board of Dental
Examiners-D. A. MCGEE.
Trustee of the State Normal School
James McCreery, Greeley.
Member of the Board of Agriculture
J. J. Ryan, Fort Collins.
State Board of Charities and Correc-
tons-W. F. Mcdowell and T. H. Ma
lone
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
Western U. Of r. Celebrates.

Pittsburg. March 24.-The 18th ami
versary of the founding of the Western
University of Pennsylvania will be cele.
brated here tomorrow. Governor Hast.
ings has announced that he will attend
with his staff and participate in the cele.
bration. and President Mckinley and ex-
President Cleveland have also been in.
vited to be present. There will be a
great parade which will be participated
in by large delegations from the school
and the National Guard. and will be re-
viewed by the governor and other promi-
nent guess
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
ROBS THE FARMER.
The Tariff Bill Meets With Some Spirited
Opposition In the House.

The Tariff Bill Meets With Some Spirited
Opposition in the House.
Washington, March 24-Representa-
tive A. F. Fox, Democrat, Of Mississippi,
opened the third days debate on the
tariff bill. He spoke in opposition, and
said that the tariff would benefit the
manufacturers at the expense of the
farmers. Slmms, Democrat, of Tennes-
see, and Terry, Democrat, of Arkansas,
both spoke in opposition and the latter
denounced the protective system, saying
that it preyed upon commerce as much
as pirate with black flag at his peak.
When Mcmillan, Democrat, of Tennes-
see, arose at 1890 to speak in opposition,
he was greeted with prolonged applause
from his political colleagues.
In the senate this morning the agricul-
tural bill was reported on and placed on
the calender. Senator Cullom asked for
its consideration at an early date. He
also introduced bill asking for statue
of Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg
Pennsylvania. Senator Allen of Nebras.
ka presented his bill for the repeal Of
the civil service act and all acts in sup,
port of it and orders issued thereon
Senator Hill of Massachusetts, introduc-
ed bill for the prevention of transmits.
sion through the mails of any materials
tor the kinetoscope exhibition of the Car.
son City fight. At 1890 the senate went
into executive session.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
It.

If president Mckinley can devise a
plan whereby the people of his coun ~
can have returned to them 50 cents on
the dollar that was taken from them by
the late administration his name will
pass into history as being the greatest
statesman the world ever knew. He ha:
the power to do it. but will her is the
question uppermost ia the minds of suf
fering millions.-Durango Herald.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
state Income Tax.

South Caroline has now an income tax.
1t will be in order for the supreme court
to declare it uncor stitutional. The courts
are very handy instruments for the peo-
pie who are extremely wealthy.-Long
mont Times.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
Durrant's Petition,

San Francisco, March 23.-The at
torneys for Theodore Durrant today
filed their petition in the supreme court
for a rehearing of the application pre-
vlously denied for new trial. No new
points are cited IN the petition, and it will
be decided without argument. The prose-
cution believes that the petition will be
denied,
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
In Memory of LOnefelIow.

Cambridge, Mass, March 24.-Today
is the 18TH anniversary of the death of
Henry w. Longfellow, and his grave in
this city was the Mecca of number of
pilgrims and was covered with flowers
by the admirers of Americas greatest
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
BRANCH ASYLUM.
BIZ Creates a Battle Royal in
the House.

Denver, March 24-After a fierce
struggle in the house this morning, the
majority committee report recommend
ing the adoption of Shumate's bill for a
branch insane asylum at Glenwood
Springs was killed.
The senate killed Cookies bill this
morning providing for the submission to
the state electors the proposition to hold
a constitutional election. Nothing else
was done save the confirming of the
governors appointments.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
Clothing Merchant Fails.

Paris, Texas, March 24.-John Dixon,
a clothing merchant failed today. L,abil-
tiles $4,000, assets unknown. The fall
ure was due to the suspension of the
Farmers and Merchants National bank
Yesterday.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
BURNED TO DEATH,
An Entire Family Victims of an Incendiary
Fire.

An Entire Family Victims of an Incendiary
Fire.
Nashville, Tenn, March 24-The house
of Jacob Ade, well.to-do farmer, burn
ed at Paradise Ridge last night. This
morning were found the charred remains
of Ade. his wife, his 1o-year old daugh-
ter, Libby, and Henry Lorrer, a neigh
Dor who was visiting with the AIDES last
night. The fire is supposed to have been
the work of tramps that have been hang
ing around In the vicinity for several
days. Officers have started from here
with bloodhounds for the scene of the
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
GALLANT RESCUE,

A Life Saving Crew Rescue 35 Persons
from a Wrecked Craft
Washington, March 24.-The life saw
ing crew effected gallant rescue at
Long Branch, N. J., this morning. Supt.
Kimball of the Life Saving service here
received telegram from the keeper of
the station that the Saginaw of the Clyde
line for New York from Hayti had gone
ashore half a mile from the station, and
adds that a rescue of IS persons was ac-
complished amid great dangers arising
from the heavy seas, high winds, etc.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
RETAINS TABOR GRAND.

Mrs. Laura ID. Smith Enters an Agreement
With the Northwestern Life.
Denver, March 24.-By an agreement
with the Northwestern Life Insurance
Co., Mrs. L. d. Smith will retain for the
present the possession of the opera house
and Tabor block. Mrs. Smith hopes
with an extension, to be able to pay off
the incumbrance and become sole owner
Daily camera., 1897-03-24

Memphis, Tenn, March 24-The river
prospects are encouraging. The levees
above and below Memphis are in good
condition.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
Silver Quotation,

New York, March 24-Silver is quoted
al 623I TODAY.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24
RIVER FALLING.

EncOuraging Reports from the Flooded
Districts.
Helena, Ark, March 24.-The river
has fallen two inches within y hours to-
day. Helena and adjacent country are
in no immediate danger.
Daily camera., 1897-03-24

condition,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06

Birmingham and Bessemer wanted the concern, but the indefatigable efforts. of Mir Weller and his reputationsas a bush ness. man won for Gadsden. -
 When the facts as related above were gf55nitslX known A Times-Nsws reporter called dbon MT. Weller. and elicfted an Interview from him concerning the gem eral trade conditions of the country and especially in his line MT. Weller has or- ders on hand now and he is exceedingly hopeful for the future. He says that the recent business revival has not been ap- preeiated sufficiently by those who do not make a study of the real situation
 MT. Weller is very much elated over his big deal and it is certainly a high compliment to him as well as a big thing for Gadsden .tg" .., tr
 It is with pleasure that the Times News mentions the fact thatA D. Simp- son, Gadsdens well known architect, planned the buildings to be erected. MT. Simpson submitted his drawings last Tuesday afternoon and they were accept ed by the company. The fact is high compliment to his ability, but MT Simp- son has been getting such ever since he has been here.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
WONDERFUL REDUCTION!

to be doubted. Consequently few words will convince you that we are selling pure, thoroughly aged whisky at price within the reach of all. We have re- ducsd our standard bra nds of whisky. made by standard distillers, to 75 GENTS PER QUART. We have also reduced the price of our Cognac Brandies. Being wholesalers, we buy in large quantities, and are enabled to undersell all others H. Barnard, Third avenue and Nine teenth street. Telephone 467. Sole agent for We CHcquot (Pansardin) Champagne, and ''The Gin Cucurbita Cos' Water melon Gin for kidney trouble.
 Mail orders win receive prompt atten- tion- -e
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
New Tailor Made, Nobby Suits for ladies just in.
 CAHEEN BROS.
WHITE SHIELD.
Washington Conclave Closes Its Charter With a Large Membership--New Con-
 clave at Warrior.

well attended meeting of the regents of the White Shield was held in Magnolia hall last night. IA large. amount of rou- tine work was transacted. The charter of Washington conclave was declared closed, as there are nearly 130 members now enrolled as charter members.
 It was announced that the total mem bership is now 1,500, with new conclave organized last night in Warrior with a roster of fifty volunteers. The order is growing rapidly, and an insurance fea- ture is centemple ted.
 Another public meeting and entertain ment will be given the latter part of the month.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06


 verses. She is greatly interested in the woman question
 Tt isN said that the publisher of a smart New York magazine wrote to Eliz- abeth Stuart Phelps Ward asking her to jected to the adjective, So the story goes, and declined
 Albert W. Landon, of Chicago, who died the other day at the age of 57 years, broke up the cruel practice which per vaded at the stock yards for years of permitting animals to stand in their pens from Saturday to Monday without water F. A Richards, Hartford, Conn, has taken out altogether 437 patents-the largest number taken out by any one in- ventor except Thomas A. Edison, who has about 725 to his credit. Most of MT. Richards inventions have been improve ments in machinery.
 It is the custom in the Rothschild fam fly to purchase six pearls, each costing f100, at the birth of each girl baby. Upon each birthday six more pearls are added to the original nest-egg. so that when the young woman makes her debut in society a casket of magnificent gems is presented to her.
 Judge Baker, of the United States dis trict court, of Indianapolis, Is somewhat noted for his strong language and judg- ments against capitalistic conspiCacies. He added to his reputation recently when he said from the bench that "these fel- lows will go on until finally they will in- duce the, people of this country to lynch them."
 Rev Dr. J. D. Rankin cites in the In- dependent some amusing fragments from Longfellows journal. "As I was stand ing at the front door this morning" says the poet, "a lady in black came up and asked Is this the house where Longfel- low was born?' No: he was not born here.' Did he die here?' Not yet Are you Longfellow2 I am.' I thought you died two years ago."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
NEWS OF TIE RAIL.


 The Georgia and Alabama railway has issued circular arinouncing one and one third fare rate for the round trip to the Grand Army of the Republic event. which takes place at Fitzgerald, Ga, Saturday, March 1S. The event will be oh a grand scale and elaborate ar engagements have been made for festive occasion. Gen. Clarkson, commander-in- chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, accompanied by his entire staff and other prominent Grand Army men, will be pres ent.
 OFF TO CHICAGO.
 Capt, P. Sid Jones. immigration agent of the Louisville and Nashville, is in Chi cago on an important mission connected with his department of the Old Reliable He will be absent several days.
 SUBSTANTIAL INCREASES.
 For several months previous to Feb ruary the Illinois Central railroad showed steady decreases in earnings. For the first three weeks of February, however, substantial increases have been made, and officials of the company are conse- quently encouraged and they express confidence as to the outlook. The inn provement in the traffic returns is due to a larger movement of merchandise, and from all parts of the territory tributary to the road, reports indicate improvement in general business. Rates are being maintained, and it is said that the Vest ern Freight association is in better condi- tion than it has been for a number of years. It had been feared that the asso- citation would go to pieces, but the action of the Illinois Central in putting it's ex- port business out of New Orleans into the association materially changed the situ- ton for the better
 RUSSELL GOES UP HIGHER.
 Mobile, Ala, March 5.-Col. J. c. Clarke, president of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, who has been in feeble health for some time, has been reelected president at the meeting recently held by the directors in New York, and at the same time granted years leave of absence which he will spend in the west. Col. D. L. Russell, general attorney, has been elected vice. president and given presidential power during Col. Clarkes absence
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
RUSSELL GOES UP HIGHER.
Car load of Mules at Eddin s stable, l7I9 Second Avenue. Call and see them. 3-6-pt

WHY not give your boy or girl 7 thorough business education? The best preparation that money can buy. Catalogue free. Mas sey's Business college, corner Nineteenth street and Third ave- nue. Telephone 512.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
Very handsome Tailor Made Suits for ladies, just in.
 CAHEEN BROS.
MoRGAN's GREATNESS.

John T. Morgan's greatness will never be appreciated by the whole country until long after he has been gathered to scheme would have made him great and the south rich. His enemies say he talk ed it to death These same little pigmies ought to wish that they had the brains to talk like. Morgan does.--Selma Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
SPRING..

For the very latest spring style Hat, in stiff or soft, wear the Knox which Louis Saks is now showing.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
HATS.

Every up-to-date man will wear a Knox spring style which Louis Saks is now show ing in black. seal brown and Havana.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06

hN MASSEY'S Business college, cor S.% ner Nineteenth street and Third E&A avenue. Phone 512. Day and TIA night sessions. Send for oata-
 logue. Largest school in Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 5, Forecast till 8 D. m., Saturday:
 Georgia-Partly cloudy, probably show CTS in northwest portion; cooler in north west portions; variable winds.
 Alabama and Mississippi-Local rains probably followed by clearing weather; cooler; variable winds.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06

It is singular coincidence that ex- Congressman James Wilson, the next sec retary of agriculture, is father to the po- sition, having first introduced the bill creating it.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Sarah Bernhardt has consented to ap- pear on the stage in London in some of the representations which will be given in celebra ton of the queens jubilee
Birmingham state herald., 1897-03-06
A CUT IN COAL.

For spot cash, I will sell Helena Lump at @2. 75; Climax (Montevallo) small Lump at $2.5O; Nut Coal at $2.OO per ton. J. R. BLAIR,
 Cor. 18th St. and 1st Ave.
 Phone 26O.