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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-05-19
Railway Time Tables.
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The herald., 1898-10-14
ARTICLE XXX11.
ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTIL1TIE

ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Sec. s6o. 1t is hereby declared to be the
nurnose and intention of the people of
tbn civ that its public utilities shall DO
gradually ocquired and Ultimately owned
by the city.
Sec. S61. Whenever, not less than
twelve months prior to general city
election. a petition or petitions. signed by
ciectors of the city equal in number to al
least fifteen per centum of all the votes
cast al the last preceding general city
oinntinn shall be presented to the council,
setting forth that the signers favor the
ACQUISITION by the city OF any public util-
itv or utilities, and requesting the Council
to nrepare for submission to the electors
of The city. as hereinafter provided. a
nronosition for the acquisition of such
utilitv or utilities. 1t shall be the duty Of
tho City Council to procure. through the
CITY Engineer. plans and estimates of the
ac,I,ol cost of the construction, compile
tion or acquisition by the city. of the
necessary works, property and plant to
carry into effect the public utility or
nti1itios referred to and described in the
petition.
The signatures to the petition need not
all be appended to one paper; but each
signer shall add to his signature his place
of residence, giving the street and num-
her. One Of the signers of each paper
shall make oath before an officer compet-
The herald., 1898-10-14
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER

stance; provided, however, that when
ever the proposed grade Of a street will
affect the grade OF any intersecting street
which has already been graded or i'm
proved to an established grade. the own
ers of property upon such intersecfing
street. for distance Of three hundred
feet each side OF said street the grade OF
which is proposed to be established. shall
have the same rights Of protest. and
their frontage shall, for that purpose. be
considered in determining whether the
requisite two-thirds have demonstrated.
Sec. $40. If no such remonstrance be
filed within the time hereinbeforc pro-
vided. the Council within six months Of
the first publication Of said ordinance Of
intention may. by ordinance. establish the
proposed grade.
The herald., 1898-10-14
ARTICLE xxx.
WATER AND WATER RIGHTS.

Sec. $50. The City OF Los Angeles shall
continue In the ownership and enjoyment
of all rights to the water Of the river Los
Angeles heretofore vested In 1t, Its pre-
decessor or predecessors. including the
Pueblo of Los Angeles, and Is hereby de-
clared to have the full, free and exclusive
right to ali the water flowing in the said
river at any point from its source or
sources to the intersection of said river
with the southern boundary of said city
and also the ownership Of, and the right
to develop, economize. CONTROL use and
utilize all waters flowing beneath the sur
face in the bed of said river at any point
or points between the points of teIminl
above named.
Sec S51. The said city shall not convey.
lease or otherwise dispose Of its rights In
said waters or any part thereof, or grant
or lease to any corporation or person, any
right or privilege, to use, manage or con-
troll the said waters or any part thereof
for any purpose. public or private, other
wise than by license revocable by said
city at pleasure upon notice not to cx-
ceed six months. with the right Of i'm
mediate re-entry upon the expiration OF
such time Of notice; provided. that this
provision shall not be construed to prevent
the ordinary sale and distribution OF the
said waters to the inhabitants OF the city,
or persons doing business therein. for irri-
eating and domestic uses, and for manu-
featuring purposes other than for water
power.
Sec. 352. The said corporation shall have
the right and power to construct, main
tain and operate water works, DAMS
reservoirs, bitches. canals and other
means to conduct the said waters from
the said river at all points between the
said termini. and to supply the city and
Its inhabitants with water, and to dis
tribute such water either in zanjas pipes
or otherwise, into. upon and over the
lands within the limits OF said city. All
water mains by whomsoever hereafter
laid in said city, shall be Of such material
and Of such capacity as shall be pre-
scribed by ordinance; provided that no
such main shall hereafter be laid In
said city Of less dimensions than four
inches in diameter. And the Council Is
hereby prohibited from alternating or
leasing any water works which may be-
any plant or system which may be used
by said city for the distribution, of wa
ter; provided. that this provision shall
not prevent the sale of material which
may have become useless as a part Of
said water plant or system.
Sec. 353 The rates Of compensation for
use of water to be collected by any
person, company or corporation in said
city. shall be fixed annually by ordinance,
and shall continue in force for one year
and no longer. Such ordinance shall be
passed in the month of February of each
year, and take effect on the first day of
July thereafter. Should the Council fail
to pass the necessary ordinance, fixing
the water rates within the time herein
before prescribed, it shall be subject to
peremptory process to compel action at
the suit Of any party interested.
The herald., 1898-10-14
ARTICLE xxx.
ESTABLISHMENT OF STREET
GRADES.

500 247. Whenever the City COUNCIL
shall deem it eXpedent to establish the
grade of the whole, or any part of any
Street, avenue, lane. alley court or place
in said city. said Council may by ordi-
nance. declare its intention to establish
such grade. in which ordinance must be
specified the grade that is proposed to be
established. Such ordinance must be
published at least ten days in a daily
newspaper published and circulated in
tho City of Los Angeles.
Sec. 34S Within ten days after the first
publication of such ordinance the owner
or owners of property fronting on such
street or part thereof, as the case may
be. amounting to two-thirds of the 'front.'
age on such street, or part thereof, may
make out and file with the City Clerk a
written remonstrance against the pro-
posed grade and thereupon the same shall
not be further proceeded with, or made;
but no protest shall be binding upon the
Council for a longer period than three
months from the filing thereof, and at the
end of said period the Council may re-
commence proceedings as in the first in
The herald., 1898-10-14
ARTICLE XXI.
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

BOARD OF WATER COMMlSSlONCfto
Sec S54. Whenever in the judgment
of the Council. it shall be deemed for the
public interest, the Council may by or
dinance create Board Of Water Commits
sioners, to consist of three members, to
be appointed by the Mayor and to serve
without compensation. each OF whom
shall have been resident Of the city for
five years next preceding his appoint
mcnt Upon the appointment OF the first
board under the provisions OF this article.
the members shall so classify themselves
that one of them shall go out of office
at the end Of two years, another at the
end of three years, and the third at the
end of four years. and their successors
shall hold office for the term OF four
years.
Sec. 355. There shall be vested in this
board. subject to the powers in this char
ter conferred upon the Council, the con-
troll of all water and water works belong
ing to the city; the construction, mainte
nance and Improvement of such works;
the management, rental, sale and distri-
button of such water; the collection OF
rates for the Same and the general charge
thereof Said Board of Water Commits
sioners shall annually recommend the
rates to be charged for such water, which
rates shall not be in force until approved
| by the Council.
| Sec. S56. The Council shall by ordi-
nance more particularly define the pow
| ers and duties of said board, and provide
| for the appointment of all necessary off,
| GERS and employees thereof, including a
| General Manger. n Cashier, and a Su-
perintendent. Said Superintendent shall
| be a competent hydraulic engineer.
| Sec. $50. The Council shall fix the sala-
ries or compensation of said officers and
EMPLOYEES and prescribe their duties.
| The Cashier shall give a bond in an
amount to be fixed by the Council, which
shall not be less than $5O,0O0.00.
| Sec. 35s. Subject to the provisions of
| Article XVII of this charter, the Board
of water Commissioners shall have sole
mower to appoint, employ and dismiss
| all the said officers so provided for by the
Council: provided. however. that the Cen
eraj Manager the Superintendent and
Tho Cashier shall be exempted from the
operation of the provisions of said ar
| ticle.
| Sec. s59 Upon the creation of said
hoard and the organization OF the Water
| Denartment. the Council shall, by or
dinancc. discontinue and abrogate the Of
Eco of Water Overseer, and all the pow
nrs vested in such officer. and all the
duties imposed upon him, by this charter
shal forthwith become vested in and I'M
nosed upon the said Board of Water Com
| missioners.
The herald., 1898-10-14
ARTICLE XXXIV.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Sec. 377. There shall be held In the City
of Los Angeles on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in December in the year
one thousand eight hundred and ninety
nine and on the same day in every fourth
vnar thereafter an election to be known
as the municipal election.
At said election there shall be elected
by the electors of the City of Los Ange-
les the elective officers as provided for in
this charter, and they shall take office at
noon on the first Monday In January af-
ter their election.
Sec. s7S. The Mayor shall issue his
nroclamation and publish the same in the
offciaI newspaper for at least twenty
days previous to the day in each year on
which the municipal election Is to be held
mnder this charter. calling upon the elec-
tors OF the city to meet for the purpose
of electing such officers as are provided
for in this charter reciting in such proc
iamation the different officers to be cleo
lions as may be submitted to the vote Of
the people. and the several voting places
at such election.
The herald., 1898-10-14
ARTICLE XXXIII.
FRANCHISES.

Sec. 372. The Council shall not, within
ninety days next preceding the date OF
holding a general municipal election, nor
within thirty days next Immediately fol-
lowing including the day Of holding such
general municipal election, pass any or
dinance, order or resolution granting to
any person or persons, or association OF
persons, or corporation whatever. any
privilege or franchise for the construc-
ton, extension or operation of any street
railroad, telephone system. lighting sys-
tenn or other quasi-public utility, or ex-
tension Of the time for the construction
or operation of any street railroad or
any part of a street, road or highway.
SQUARE or park within the city. Any
franchise or privilege granted or attempt
ed to be granted in violation of or con-
trary to the foregoing provisions shall
be absolutely void and of no effect.
1t shall grant no franchise. right or
privilege except upon the condition that
the grantee thereof shall, within six
months thereafter, commence the exer-
else and enjoyment of the same and upon
proof to the satisfaction Of said Council
that the franchise, right, or privilege
shall have been in disuse, in whole. or in
part, for the period of six months, said
Council by resolution shall declare the
same forfeited to the extent OF such dis
use.
Sec. 373. No exclusive franchise or priv
ilege shall be granted for any purpose.
Sec. 374. In granting any street railway
franchise, the Council shall impose such
other lawful conditions as 1t may deem
advisable, and must expressly provide
that the franchise shall not be renewed or
regranted and that the Council shall at
ali times have the power to regulate the
rates of fare to be charged by those u.s.
ing. operating, possessing or enjoying the
franchise.
Sec. s75. Whenever such franchise shall
be for the right to construct and operate
a branch or extension of an existing rail-
road. such franchise shall provide that
hut one fare shall be exacted for such
massage on such branch or extension and
over the line of road which shall have
applied therefor
Sec. 376. In all matters pertaining to
the granting of franchises, the city and
its Council shall be governed by the gen
eral laws of the state in force at the
time. which are hereby declared to be,
and are hereby made, part OF this char
ter 50 far as the same are or may be
annlicable to the class of cities to which
this municipality may belong.
The herald., 1898-10-14
ARTICLE XXXV.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Sec. 379. The word "City" wherever 1t
occurs in this charter means the City of
Los Angeles: and every department.
board and officer, wherever any one OF
The herald., 1898-10-14
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTEn

ulation of said authorities, whether in the
court of original Jurisdiction or in any
appellate court. 1t shall be unnecessary to
plead the contents of the same; but the
court before which the prosecution shall
be pending shall take judicial notice Of
such ordinance, resolution, rule or other
regulation, and Of the contents thereof;
and. In any civil action or proceeding TO
which the said corporation Is a party.
either as plaintiff or defendant, the adop-
ton and contents of any ordinance, res
olution. bylaw, rule or regulation may
be. prima facie. proven by the introduce
tion Of the original entry thereof on the
journal Of the proceedings of the Coun-
Gil. copy OF such entry, certified by
the City Clerk to be a full, true and cor
rect copy Of such original entry, or by
the Introduction of a printed copy
thereof.
Sec. 402. The fiscal year mentioned in
this charter shall commence on the LIT
day of July Of each year and end on the
30th day of June following.
Sec. 403 In all matters pertaining to
municipal affairs, concerning which spe-
cial provision Is not made in this char
ter, the general laws of the state In force
at the time are hereby declared to be.
and shall be, part of this charter, SO
far as the same are or may be applica-
BILE to the class of cities to which this
municipality may DelOng. '.N
Sec. 404. All ordinances and resolutions
Of the city, and all regulations or rules
adopted or prescribed by or for the gov
ernment of any of Its departments. off,
GERS or employees, which are in force.
at the time Of taking effect of this char
ter, and which are not inconsistent there
with, shall continue in force until altered,
amended or repealed.
Sec. 405. All rights. actions. proceed
ings. prosecutions, claims and contracts
Of individuals. corporations. or of the
city, or any of its departments. officers.
or employees. begun, in progress or in
existence, at the time of the taking eff
feet of this charter. and not inconsist-
ent Herewith, are hereby preserved and
shall continue to be valid, and the same
shall be enforced, continued or completed
in all respects as though vested or begun
hereunder.
Sec. 406. This charter shall go into ef-
feet for all election purposes on the day
Of its adoption by the Legislature and
for all other purposes on the first Mon
day Of January, 1900.
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CERTIFICATE.

We, the undersigned, members Of the
Board of Freeholders Of the City Of Los
Angeles elected at the special election
held on the Sth day Of July, 1893, have
prepared and do hereby propose as q
charter for said city the foregoing. con-
sisting Of 35 articles and 400 sections.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have
hereunto set our hands in duplicate. At
the City of Los Angeles, this 9Th day OF
October, A. D.. 1898.
H. r. LEE,
President. IS
ALBERT NJ STEPHEN0.
Vice President.
J. II. DAVISSON,
r. III. F. vARIEL.
]. r. MILLARD,
HENRY #. HAZARD.
M. J. NEWMARK.
OCTAVIUS MORGAN,
KASPARE COHN,
NJ. L. GRAFF,
ALBERT H. CRUTCHER.
H. w. O'MELVENY.
LEWIS A. CROFT
Attest:
GEO. N. NOLAN,
Secretary.
Filed with me the 9Th day OF OctooeeA
~ II p. sNxDDR, Mayor.
The herald., 1898-10-14
nm 1aorosrD CRY cHAnrzR


= cana,a.te shau be certified for ap-
Sotntment IN the grade or class for s when
Sc i eligible not less than tis snree p,ace e on
and NO candidate shais, .oSe ,;er n's and Iejec-
ton. ton except that said commission may fSs
strike OF names Of candidates sd from tnereon en
49, .hsn two years. At or before the
p,rasion s % Of the period Of prooati9nn,c sn,cS sns
head OF department or ONCE dh.r IN wrJu rre him
candidate Is employed. may Sia reasons
then discharged his appointm,snnnt .snnpaSe snnls
deemed complete. To prevent the s.oppaSn,
~ nwSiic h,isiness or to meet extraorot-
nary exisencies. the head Of any any depadls ,pnder
ment or any officer or board oa,,,saion may; u may
% by it's rules prescribe, make temporary tenn scrE
appointments IN the classified ifEceedine SIH sixty
~. ~. 70 Ia o,iv until regular appointment
e under the provisions Of this article can
be made.
The herald., 1898-10-14

Sec. 3S7. Every officer who shall ap-
prove. allow or pay any demand on the
treasury not authorized by law, ordi-
nance or this charter, shall be liable to
the city individually and on his official
bond for the amount OF the demand SO
illegally approved, allowed or paid.
The herald., 1898-10-14

SEQ. 322. The .provisions OF iasnartments sn,
nhaii apply to the following oepai ''iAe'''
Of the city. to-wit: . c,,,.
The Department Of the CITY OieiN'
The Fire Department; .,.,,.
The Department Of Electriclty,.
The CITY Attorneys Department.
. The Treasurer's Department;
The rTax Collectors Department.
The Police Department;
The Auditors Department.;
T,he Assessors Department;
The Health Department;
srhs Department of Buildings;
The water Overseer's Dspar.W.e"''
The Water Works Department;
The Public Library;
The Park Department:
The City Engineers Department;
All boards or departments cohtro'iins
Dublic utilities:
The herald., 1898-10-14

Sec. 1885, Every department.. board and
commission provided for In this charter.
except the Council, and except where oth-
erwise provided herein. shall render to
the Mayor within one month after the
end Of each fiscal year, full report Of
all the operations of such department or
board or commission for such year.
The herald., 1898-10-01
WANTED
Male Help
MEMS DEPARTMENT


Private place, $50, etc; merchandise
salesman, German $50 to $40, etc; plow
teamsters, ST. etc; chore man, $3.50, etc. /;
ranch hands, 500, etc; chore boy, IS, etc.
men for box mill, 10 to $3.50 day; young
German stable boy, $15, etc; ranch hand,
s15, etc. ranch roustabout, S25, etc; ranch
hand, some milking, 500, etc; fruit ranch
hand, $40, etc; scraper teamster, S20 etc. ;
coachman and gardener, country, $25,
etc: teamsters and laborers, $1.75; plow
and scraper holders, leaders and dump
ers and rock drillers, 81, Eastern Arizona,
fare 1c mile ($710), ship every morning;
VIM. Dearden CALL Mr.. Starr call.
MEMS HOTEL DEPARTMENT
Head waiter, country, s25 ETC.; second
cook. colored, S3G, etc; man and wife,
colored. laundry. $3.50, ETC.: second cook,
81; baker, s6. etc; second cook, country,
SO, etc.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT
French or Spanish cook $25 house
girls, Pasadena. Santa Paula, Redondo.
$40; Redlands. $25; second girl, SIS; house
girls. IS to s25; cook S25; girls to assist;
housekeeper, country, S15, employer here.
LADIES' HOTEL. DEPARTMENT.
German chambermaid, s17; linen room,
SIS: chambermaid. country, $40; colored
cook. country, $50; kitchen helper, Rands-
burg, $50.
HUMMEL BROS. G. co.
The herald., 1898-10-01

of navel oranges, lemons and French
prunes, in full bearing, on Euclid ave,
North Ontario: want alfalfa land or
stock ranch. with water. within 12 miles
of Los Angeles. for $1,000. equity; 5000
mortgage. 6 per cent net for three years.
ADVERTISER, 1926 Lincoln st.
The herald., 1898-10-01
Country Property

1920, 200 ACRES; $500. 20 ACRES; s250O. 81
acres, $6000. 1900 acres: $780, 50 acres; 5000,
20 acres $500, 100 acres; $l00O 20 acres;
$1,000. 10 acres; 1920. so acres; $500, so acres;
s13,SO0, AGO acres: s250O, $50 acres: $500, so
acres; $4,000. 800 acres; s2170. 2l7 acres:
$72O, "a acres. They are in California, $50
miles south of the Oregon line, In a
valley five miles wide at east end and ta-
pering to a point fifteen miles west.
through which large creek flows; on the
trunk line railroad connecting San Fran
cisco and Portland. The market Is good.
Farm products always bring the highest
price. Best natural roads in the world
never muddy. Near many gold mines.
Elevation, 500 feet: yearly rainfall, 36
inches; plenty of wood; water Is pure,
soft and cold; no alkali; no chills; no lung
trouble; no rheuma tism; seldom any snow
ever falls. Crops never fail. Coolest
weather, "a degrees above zero-no cold
winters; no sunstrokes; no muddy streets:
no cyclones, hurricanes or floods. No bet
ter climate can be found. The products
are flowers of every kind. figs, peaches.
pears, prunes. plums, cherries, almonds,
walnuts, raisins, grapes of all varieties.
wheat barley. rye, oats, hogs, sheep
chickens, etc The best of society; schools
are first-class. Congregational, U. B. and
Baptist churches. The people are white
wide-awake, generous-highest type OF
American citizenship. There is no gov
ernment or railroad land there; no farms
for rent. We have an agent in the town
to show these places free Of charge, who
will also furnish abstract with each sale
showing clear title. Address c., box /
Herald. 10
The herald., 1898-10-01

FOR SALE--22 ACRES OF VERY
choice, well-watered berry land. near city
of Los Angeles; price reasonable; this is
your chance to get a fine piece of prop
erty. Address G., box 81, Herald. 3
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MONEY! TO LOAN

TO LOAN-MONEY IN LARGE Oh
small amounts at lower rates OF interest
than others charge. on all kinds OF col~
lateral security. diamonds. watches. 3ew-
elry, pianos, furniture, life insurance and
all good collateral; partial payments res
ceived: money quick: private office for
ladies' @. M. JONES. rooms 1914. - 8
Broadway. 1-O.So
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FOR RENTS A MONTH, CHICKEN
ranch; house of rooms: acreage for run
of chickens. Address E.. Box a, Herald.
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FOR EXCHANGE-A FINE 10-ACRE
fruit ranch In full bearing; will exchange
for house. Address c., box Al, Herald. 3
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MANICURING-AN EXPERT OPERAT
or wishes few more customers. Ad
dress T., box 53 Herald.
The herald., 1898-10-01

WANTED-TO TRAVEL, A. LADY WITH
business ability, a good talker and used
to meeting the public. Address F., box
Il, Herald
The herald., 1898-10-01

WILL EXCHANGE FINE BEARING
lemon land, near San Diego, for lowal
property. Address E., Box Z, Herald 3
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TO EXCHANGE-MINING PROPERTY
in Arizona for San Pedro property, or will
sell part interest or all. Room 35, Arcade
Depot hotel. 2
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HOUSEKEEPER WANTS A SITUATION
as housekeeper for widower with chill
dren. Address F., box AZ, Herald. 3
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FOR SALE $1,000; 6 ACRES OF LAND
in Eagle Rock valley; fruit. house, one
horse, etc. etc. Address E., Box AZ, Her.
aid
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WANTED-A HORSE; GIVE WEIGHT,
age and price. Address f., box 49, Her
aid.
The herald., 1898-10-01

HORSE, CARRIAGE AND COMPLETE
outfit for sale cheap; horse gentle and
perfectly safe for lady to drive Address
F., box 2S. Herald.
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A CHANCE TO PURCHASE A SMALL
but very profitable business; owner Ill
and unable to attend to it; investigation
solicited: must be sold; cash. Address f..
Box Is, Herald.
The herald., 1898-10-01

LODGING HOUSE OF So ROOMS. DOING
a fine business. for sale: location good.
Address F., box q, Herald.
The herald., 1898-10-01

THE OPERA RESTAURANT, III s..
Main St, serves best 10-cent meal in city;
try it and be convinced JERRY EGAN
Prop. If
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FOR SALE-GOOD COUNTRY STORE
on Santa Monica electric line; good loca-
tion; fine country trade. Address E., Box
10, Herald.