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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

ends when our doors close tomorrow Saturday night
Every conceivable kind of Neckwear that is in favor
Is inchded The rarest silks and satlns in Four-n-
Hands. Imperias, Band Bows, Tecks and Club III
Ties are assembled at this next nothing price u.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

state OF New York. city OF New York
sworn to January IS. 1897, before
The herald., 1897-05-02
for the week ending April "a, 1897, be

for the week ending April "a, 1897, be
filed.
In the matter Of the application of the
health officer for a map showing the
distribution Of sewers within the city
limits, we recommend that the same be
granted, and the city engineer be in
structed to prepare such a map.
We recommend that petition No. 17S,
from George H. Bonebrake ct AL, be
filed. NJ
Recommend that petition No. 472. from
Mrs. Fanny Sutton. asking for a rebate
Of $3.50 on account of erroneous as
sessment on part Of lot 9, block 12, East
Los Angeles tract, be granted, and, the
city clerk instructed TO present the
proper demand upon the tax fund of
1896-97.
Recommend that petition No. 474, from
Angelica Herman, asking for rebate of
$1.96, on account of assessment for fis-
cal year 1S96-97 levied upon improve
merts which did not at that time. nor
ever, belong to petitioner, be granted,
and the city clerk instructed to present
the proper demand upon the tax fund
of 1896-97.
We recommend that the sum of $1,000
heretofore transferred from the fire de-
partment fund to the Jail furnishing
fund, be re-transferred from said Jail
furnishing fund to the fire department
fund.
The herald., 1897-05-02
FLEECING PROPERTY OWNERS
Attempt to Correct a Long-Standing
Abuse

For some time past there has been
more or less complaint about the exorbi-
tant rates charged by two or three peo-
pie about the city hall, who make a liv-
ing by looking up rebates due citizens
and collecting the same. Colonel w. G
Schreiber, clerk of the commissioners for
opening and widening of streets, has
been trying to stop the abuse. The latest
case which has come to light is Georgia
Bell street. A great many Of the proper
ty-owners there are entitled to amounts
ranging from 81 to $50, many of them are
unaware that such rebates are payable
to them at the Street Commissioners
Office. So when they are approached
by an, individual with the statement
that he knows where they can get such
and such an amount, legally due them,
and that the information when 1t Is to
be had, will be forthcoming for half the
amount received, the parties are gen.
orally willing to sacrifice that amount of
their just dues to get the balance, and
this has actually been done in dozen
of instances on Georgia Bell street.
Col. Schreiber would like to prevent
their imposition on property owners and
has repeatedly ordered the obnoxious
individuals out Of his Office when they
appear to hunt over the records How
ever they do have access to the city rec
ords and property owners should be
very careful not to agree to give away
half represented as due. them, until they
have been looking up the matter. BY
application at the Street Commissioners
Office or at the office of the City Clerk,
they may save themselves considerable
amount of money to which they are just
ly entitled.r,-ss
The herald., 1897-05-02
SEWER MATTERS
Relief for People Outside the CITY
Limits

Limits
The sewer committee yesterday met
and agreed to submit the following re-
port to the council tomorrow:
Recommend that petition No. 1872 from
j. M. Graybill ct al, asking permission
for the Joining Of three private sewer
services in one sewer connection, be filed.
inasmuch as the work has already been
done in usual form.
In the matter of the request of sundry
property owners residing outside of the
city limits that the use of sewage water
be discontinued in their immediate vi
cinity, we beg to report that the ground
has been thoroughly gone over by your
committee in company with the resi-
dents both in favor Of and against the
use OF said sewage water, and after an
amlcable arrangement being reached
by the opposing parties, your commit
tee now beg to recommend that the use
OF the ditch along the south line of King
street from Vermontavenuet to Rosedale
avenue be discontinued in the use of
sewage water except such portion Of
said ditch as Is now covered; that the
sewage water be diverted southerly at
the point where. the covering of said
ditch ceases, $50 feet, and thence wester-
ly on line parallel to the ditch formerly
used, along King street and through pri-
vate property; all as per diagram filed
herewith; providing also that the suit
now pending against G. F. Derby, super
intendent of the outfall sewer, be dis
missed.
The herald., 1897-05-02

but workroom- The house Is full Of
rambling passages and odd hooks and cor
ners, and Is a museum of strange things
picked up by the master during his eastern
There is another home on the outskirts. of
Jerusalem with studio and another
wealth of curious articles and between the
two the artists life has vibrated through
out his impressive career. His hair is worn
long: bright eyes glance from under bushy
eyebrows, and in his face ideality and great
will power are blended.
Celebrity came early to Mr.. Holman
Hunt. His genius had ever a reverent bent,
and this was first supremely illustrated in
THE Light of the World" which fascin-
ated the serious more than forty years ago
The picture made an almost royal progress.
and the artist was then able to realize the
dream of his life by going to Palestine.
where he. by patient and not too rapid
work, consolidated his reputation with
such masterpieces as The Scapegoat" and
THE Finding of Christ in the Temple. -
London Star.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Thursday Night Club

The Thursday Night club was enter
tained last week by Miss Mackay. assist
ed by Mrs. Jones and Miss Jones, at the
home of A. F. Mackay, 1927 Maple av-
enue. Progressive whist was the game
played and the prizes were awarded as
follows: Lady's first, Miss Bertha Jones;
gentleman's fret, Mr. o. Montgomery;
the consolation prizes were given to
Mrs. A. ]. Waters and Mr.. A. Jones.
The guests Of the club were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Smith, Mines. K. A. Kelly
and S. Goldsberry. The members: Mr..
and Mrs. A. P. Gross, A. A. Allen, A
c. Day, Jas. Jones. Henry Hart, A. j.
Waters. A. F. Mackay, VIM. H. Burns,
A. c. Moore, ]. P. Hirschler, Judge and
Mrs. Smith, Mines. c. Skofstad and c.
]. Wolfe; Misses Mackay Story. Skof-
stad, Jones and Florence Jones; Messrs.
Day, Smith, M. Q. Stuard. Ralph Day
and o. Montgomery.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Disregard the Law

For some time past the street depart
ment has had more or less trouble with
cement contractors. who persist in dis
regarding the law In not taking out
permits for laying cement sidewalks, as
required by the ordinance. AS the work
can be done frequently in few hours,
i'll many instances the work is done be-
fore anything Is known about it Mr..
Drain has determined to stop this prac-
tice, and the next contractor caught in
the act of laying a pavement without
the necessary permit will be arrested
and test case will be made of it.
The herald., 1897-05-02
THIS WEEK ENDS IT
rs THERE NOW ONE IN EVERY
HOMEP
Eighty-five Have Done 1t-Fifty
More Will Do So This Week.
Some Will Be Too Late

Out of the hundred thousand residents OF
Los Angeles there must have been at the
opening OF this sale more than eighty-five
homes that were without a piano. We
have supplied just that number since the
opening Of the sale, but yesterday was
rather slack. dropping off to four piano
sales-one to Pasadena. one to Buena Park
and two here in the city-which would i'm
dicate nearly all of the homes in. this city
have been supplied with pianos.
But we verify believe that there are more
than twice that number of people here who,
If they but realized what they are miss
ing, would make great wrestle for the
remaining choice and absolutely new and
perfect Steinway, Kimball and Weber pi-
amos. that may yet be obtained at the
wholesale cost sale of the Bartlett Music
House stock at 233 South Spring street. We
are rather proud of the success Of this
sale, and do not want to mar it by being
delayed on these last wholesale samples
that we have been compelled to include
in this sale on account of losing our Sec
ond-street storage warehouse.
Had it not been for the unforeseen store
room matter, the sale would have been a
thing of the past long ere now. but these
sales-rooms must be entirely cleared out
this week and shall be vacant by Satur-
day.
Dozens Of your neighbors have taken ad-
vantage Of the opportunity to step in here
and secure a strictly high-grade upright
piano at wholesale cost. and If you intend
TO do this you will have to attend to this
matter at once.
Come early tomorrow morning and take
choice. If we are busy. wait your turn;
you'll be well repaid for the waiting. You
can buy two pianos here now for the price
it. Wa mean business.
The $575 high-grade upright pianos, in
beautifully engraved cases Of San Do
mingo mahogany. mottled English walnut
or quarter-sawed English oak. are sold dur
ing this quick closing out sale at 1928, the
same style in rosewood finished cases for
$3O6.
The five remaining $525 pianos can be had
tomorrow for $2SS, and the $3.50 strictly high
grade instruments are offered for s246 and
$252.
You can pick up at this house today a
splendid, serviceable, well-made upright
piano, largest size, fully warranted, regu-
lar price $500 for s142, and our $3.50 piano
from this stock, fresh and new, for Sis.
Others are now going at $137, $156, $185,
$195 and 237.
Twenty-Five dollars down and SO (ten dol
lars) q month secures choice.
Everything in the stock must and shall
be sold. 1t Is an urgent necessity for US
AN urgent opportunity for you-and the
time expires next Saturday. See us to-
morrow.
BARTLETT BROS.
The herald., 1897-05-02
City News in Brief

Time flies. SO does the Hoffman.
Dentist wanted; the location good.
Apply at 2307 Union avenue.
Orr G. Hines, undertakers. removed to
CAT South Broadway. Tel. Main IS.
Call tel. Main 243 for ambulance, Kreg-
elo & Bresee. Sixth and Broadway.
Miss Olaf Krarer. the little Eskimo
lady, Monday evening. May Sd. at the
y. NJ. c. A. hall.
Robert Sharp & Co.. funeral directors
independently. 536 South Spring street.
Telephone 1929.
Watches cleaned, rs cents; main
springs, so cents; crystals, 10 cents.
Patton, PA South Broadway.
Don't buy a wheel until you have ex-
amined the Hoffman. Triangular re-
enforcement throughout the frame.
There are undelivered kilograms at
the Western Union telegraph office for
]. Martin Miller and Mrs. Cal Weave.
Buy your guns. ammunition and BIZ
cycles at reduced prices Southern Cali
fornia Arms company. 113 West First
street.
Phillips. the tailor, late manager at
: Nicors Is showing a fine selection Of
suitings. Prices up to date. ia South
Spring street.
Rev. W. w. Tinker will preach this
! morning in the American Baptist church.
In the evening he will conduct a stere-
opticon service. All are invited.
Adams Bros, dentists, 293h South
Spring street. Painless filling and ex-
tracing. Best sets of teeth from S. to
SO. Hours. to 6; Sundays. toto 12.
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 5. Tel. 1927.
H. c. Lichtenberger'e art emporium.
located at 202 South Spring street, in the
Wilcox building, Is the best place to pur-
chase frames, pictures and art materials.
Remember this store when you desire
anything new and artistic.
The herald., 1897-05-02
EVENTS OF TODAY
Orpheum--Vaudeville.
Burbank-"Our Boys"

st. vincent's church, Rev. F. K. Au-
till-1O:3O a. m.
Simpson Tabernacle, Rev. G. G. NC
Lean, "Revival Themes"-11 a. m.
Christ's church, confirmation ser
vices. by Bishop J. M. Johnson-11
a. m.
Lecture on "Reincarnation or the
Evolution Of the Soul" Los Angeles
theater-8 p. m.
First Presbyterian church, Rev.
Burt Estes Howard on "Catholic
Christianity"-11 q. m.
Unity church, Rev. DR.. Thomson on
"The Symbolical Meaning Of the
Cross Of Christ''-11 a. m.
Plymouth Congregational church,
Rev. Joseph Wild, D. D., Toronto,
Canada-11 a. m. and Z: 80 p. m.
The herald., 1897-05-02
May Day Picnic

The Los Angeles business college held
its annual May day picnic yesterday at
Verdugo park. A special Terminal train
was chartered for the occasion. leaving
the city at 9.oclock a. M, and returning
at s o'clock p. m. The ladies brought
well-filled baskets of eatables, and this,
together with the sports and amuse-
ments indulged in made the day one long
to be remembered by ALL
The herald., 1897-05-02
Fireman Suspended

Fire Chief Moore at noon yesterday
suspended Captain D. Brown Of Chem
ical company No. S, pending the investi-
cation of charges against him in the
police court. Brown and his wife were
arrested several days ago on a charge
OF cruelty to his 15-year-old daughter,
Mabel, an account of which was pub
lished in The Herald at the time.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Closed at 8 o'clock

All of the Offices of the city hall closed
yesterday afternoon promptly at 3
o'clock, according to the order Of the
council passed at the last meeting. This
will be the rule during the summer
months, and parties having business
with any Of the departments Will do
we'll to bear this fact in mind, as there
is not the slightest delay in closing the
doors promptly at the time specified. No
order ever passed by the council was
SO cheerfully and unanimously obeyed.
The herald., 1897-05-02
The City Census

The work Of classifying the names for
the city census was about finished up last
night, and the first copy will be furn-
ished the typewriters today. 1t is now
stated unof1cially that when all dupli-
Gates are taken out. and other correc-
tions made, the figures will be about
1O1, 500. that Is to say. between that and
100000. A partial report may be pre-
sented to the council Monday, but 1t will
'be at least a week later before all the
names are typewriter and the final re-
port ready.
The herald., 1897-05-02
The CITY Funds

The city treasury is getting in good
shape, and the funds are in more sat
isfactory condition than at any time
since the present administration went
into office. Every fund is now on the
right side Of the ledger. except the new
water fund, and 1t is expected to be in
good condition by the last of this week
City taxes are coming in fairly we'll
About $4,000 in round figures still re-
mains unpaid. The day of delinquency
IS one week from tomorrow.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Main Street Pavement

Attorney Barclay, representing the
Main street property owners yesterday
called at the city hall to complain about
the concrete in some places where 1t has
been exposed by tearing off the asphalt
surface. He asked that an inspector be
placed on the work, but when told that
two were already on duty, appeared to
be satisfied. The concrete work has al
ready been accepted by the council. The
work is being very closely watched as
it progresses,
The herald., 1897-05-02
To Estab Grade

A petition has been filed to the city
council for the establishment of the grade
Of Fifth street between Bonnie Brae
street and what would be an extension
Of Burlington avenue, that section hav-
ing been laid out the full width of the
street. A petition has also been filed by
S. c. Hubbel for permission to take dirt
from the proposed street to fill gulch
in the vicinity.
The herald., 1897-05-02
The Health DEPARTMENT

Clerk M. s. Reed, who is In charge Of
the health department of the city dur
ing the absence of Health officer Powers,
has his hands full. AS the Mexican vice
consul has not yet taken up his residence
in the city Mr.. Reed had to give the large
steamer Orizaba, which touched at Re-
dondo. her certificate of health before
she could sail for Mexican ports.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Public Ownership Club

The first open meeting of the Public
Ownership club will be held at Tenn
perance Temple on Friday evening
next. There will be vocal and instru-
mental music and addresses by Rev.
Burt Estes Howard on Public Owner
ship and Municipal Government" and
DR.. A. ]. Stevens on 'Why We Unite.
The meeting is open to the public and a
large attendance Is expected.
The herald., 1897-05-02
To Grade a Street

A petition has been filed with the city
clerk for the grading of Pavilion place
by private contract. AS the petition is
signed by all the property owners in
interest. there does not seem to be much
question but what it will be granted.
The herald., 1897-05-02
To Define a Street Line

Octavius Morgan, as architect for L.
w. Hellman. has filed a petition to the
city council asking that the city engi-
neer be instructed to define the south
line of Fourth street, from Main to
Spring, and especially that portion in
front of Mr.. Hellman's property. Mr..
Hell,nan intends to build. and wants the
correct street lines before putting up his
block. M tt
The herald., 1897-05-02
Holman Hunts 10th Birthday

Mr.: Holman Hunt is not an Academician,
but he Is one Of the greatest of English
artists, and last week he celebrated his
seventteth birthday. This majestic old
man, when in this country, lives in a quaint
old fashioned house at Fulham, Draycote
Lodge. where the long. low drawing room
opens upon its own green lawn, old trees
and fountain. with the rapid growth of
Parsons green beyond shut out by lofty
brick walls. The studio is not show place. |
The herald., 1897-05-02
CITY NEWS
INDEX OF LOCAL EVENTS
'onlcIed on Pages ,, 9, 9. 10. II end 70

chronIeIed ON Pages =. .. 9. 10. - sad -
Forecast: Fair weather; warmer.
Watch thief arrested in a pawnshop.
Quartet Of confidence men captured
by police detectives.
Maud Pierce on trial as an accessory
to the Bellew murder.
Complaint Of official misconduct
against Justice Quinn Of El Monte.
stormy meeting Of the Young Mems
Republican league; packed session.
Property owners feeced by rebate
sharks who work the street commits
sioner's Office.
Blames her mother-in-law; Mrs.
Thomas storie tells why she at
tempted suicide.
The noted theosophist, Annie Be-
SAINT, arrives in the city and is ten
dered a. reception.
A Mongolian merchant who was
clubbed by the police will probably
die; Chinese board Of trade takes
action.
Snowden discharged on preliminary
examination; the mystery Of the lost
leaf Of the grand jury report as deep
a. ever.
An unavailing attempt to oust an
Objectionable tenant; $4,000 dam
ages asked by Mrs. Rapsch for ma
licious prosecution.
Board Of education to ask the coun-
ell to call bond election to authorize
the issuance of 1907, 300 of bonds for
erecting new school houses.
Police department stirred up over
recent requirements; twelve special
officers laid off; Tuesdays commits
sion meeting will probably develop
some surprises.
The herald., 1897-05-02
PERSONAL

Mr.. G. S. Cornell is convalescing from
sudden and very severe attack of ap-
pendicitis, which by prompt and skill
full treatment has been diverted from
fatal result.
The herald., 1897-05-02

have already been assessed for the sew
er on Eleventh street, and that their
houses have been connected with that
sewer This being the case, it is alleged
that the proposed sewer is useless.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Twentieth Century Club

The Woman's Twentieth Century club
held its regular meeting at 2201s South
Main street, April 9th. Mrs. Myrick
read an interesting paper on Woman"
The library. together with business, will
be the program for the next meeting.
The herald., 1897-05-02
Eiremen's Drill

Hook and Ladder company B, engine
No. 8, and the call force of Engine COM
pany No. 3, together with hook and lad
der A, will be drilled this morning at 6
o'clock The drill will be given at the
corner of Second and Spring streets.
The herald., 1897-05-02
No Sewer Wanted

A strong protest has been filed with
the city clerk against the proposed sew
er on Connecticut street, It Is alleged
that the peQpie On one stde Of the street
The herald., 1897-05-02
The Greek American

An Atlanta Greek said yesterday: 'If
60 Greece, fight for Greece; If Greece
fight America, fight Greece! I citizen
mere; run fruit stand and 'lect PRESIDENT"
ATLANTA (Ga.) Constitution.
The herald., 1897-05-02

This is the kind of weather that makes
: spring suit feel az II 1t didn't sult sprinr.
-Jacksonville iFla.) Times Union.
The herald., 1897-05-02
AN EXCHANGE OF SERVICE

To serve my country oft yearn,
And 1 am very free
To say I think that. in. return,
My country should serve me.
Washington Evening Star.
The herald., 1897-05-02
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Recommendations Adopted at the ses-
sion Yesterday

The finance committee Of the city
council yesterday met, and in addition
to auditing the usual demands, adopt
ed the following recommendations for
submission at the session Monday:
Recommend that the auditors report
The herald., 1897-05-02
The Weather

TEMPERATURE-Rep of observations
taken at Los Angeles, May 1. The
barometer Is reduced to sea level
The herald., 1897-05-02
THE SAME OLD LIES

The fishing seasons now at hand,
The finny tribe abounds.
The same old lies we heard last year
VIII once more go the rounds.
Baltimore World.
The herald., 1897-05-02

Maximum temperature, 63 degrees.
Minimum temperature, 80 degrees.
Rainfall past twenty-four hours, trace
Indications for Southern California:
Fair Sunday; warmer; fresh northerly
winds
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-10
Harvey AIlender Again
Sentenced to Death
by Hanging.
VIII Be Executed at San
Quentin On the Tenth of
EeCem Der.
Convicted over a Year Ago Of Two
Murders Committed IN San
Jose.
special Dispatch 70 TIE CALL

San JOSE, Hoy. 9-HarVeY Ailencer
wac this morning resentenced by Judge
Lorigan to be hanged al Gan Quentin on
Decem Der 10 and it i pretty certain ne
Will then pay the penalty for numbering
Walburge Feilner and Venanz Crosstti.
The courtroom was crowded.
Allender was accom- panied By his father
and attorney and appeared cool and IN.
concerned.
In passing sentence Judge Lorigan re-
vieTed the legal battle for Alender-s lie
briefly. The prisoner said he had nothing
TO say and he Judge then set the execa-
ton fo- DeceH bsr 10, be ween the hours
OF and O'clock, at San Quentin.
Allenaer killed Mss T liner and Venanz
Crosetti on august 9. 1894. His conviction
speedily followed and he was sentened TO
be hanged on Decor Der Il. 1886. An ap-
peal was taken to the SQpreme Court,
which stayed the execution. He was then
resenfenced to De hanged on Septem Der 3,
this year. Il was then that he appealed
to the District Court for writ of habess
corpus, ne denial OF which the Supreme
Court has just affirmed.
Alender will be taken to San Quentin
Tomorrow. Il was the intention 20 re-
turn him TO prison this afternoon, but the
papers we're not ready. His father spent
the entire day ana evening with him
Ale nder says The end may not be yet
He says he has not yet decided whether
he Will have his attorneys take any fur
ther action. bu. he was satisfied that be
could, II he wanted to, stave of his hang
ing for time longer. He puts in great
deal Of MS time reading the b bic.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-10
PREDICTS fUn0PEAN PEACE.
1t the New lord &ayor's BANQUET
Premier salisbury Aakes Some
Interesting Remarks.

LONDON, Nov 9-In spite of a thick
drizzle and heavy Jog, the ancient Gus.
tom of presenting the elected chief magis-
trate of London TO the representatives, of
the sovereign and the people was observed
to-day. a great throng lined the route
of the procession ana the decorations
were more numerous than usual. They
consisted mainly of triumphal arches. We
netian nasts, floral festoons and a liberal
display of bunting.
The usual solemn courtesies were ex-
changed. the new Lord Mayor, Horatio
David Davis, in exercise of an immemo.
rial right, remaining covered while the
Recorder read euloglstic review of the
new Lord Mayors career. 1t was in the
usual Sunday-school stvle, referring to
his blameless youth. successful com m en-
cial career and well-spent life crowned
by the attainment of the highest civic
honors.
From this court. after the retiring Lord
Msvor. Sir George Faudel Phillips, had