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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-09-15

estate which Columbus gave to Isa-
bella and Ferdinand, which the great
Charles thought was the most valu-
able part of the world possessions, and
which Philip supposed he had be-
quethed to his people in perpetuity,
gradually shrunk in the mutations of
the ages, and now the last fragment
of it leaves Spanish hands forever.
Nowhere in the thousands of years
of recorded time does history furnish
a more striking contrast than Spain's
connection with the new world pre-
sents When Philip H. ordered the
arrest of Drake for his presumption in
sailing along the west side of South
America without Philips permission
all of South America except Brazil, all
of Central America and the West In
dies, and the greater part OF North
America which had been colonized by
any nation belonged to Spain, and the
Pacific Ocean was Spanish lake. In
the year 1900 Spain's territory stretch
ed from the southerly line of Oregon
down to Cape Horn. She had the
whole of the region along the west
side of the Mississippi from the Ca
madam line to the Gulf of Mexico, a
strip of territory north of the Gulf ex-
tending east from the Mississippi to
and including Florida, and almost all
of the continent south of that line
Within the next quarter of a century
she had lost all of this immense do
main except the island of Cuba and
Porto Rico, which now drops from
her hands. Part of it still was coerced
into ceding to France another part,
under pressure, she gave to the United
States; and the rest of it-Mexico,
Chill, Peru, Columbia, and other
states of Central and South America
broke away from her and set up
governments for themselves.
Alone of all the nations which have
filed a large place in history, Spain is
feebler to-day than she was when the
century began. OF the world empire
which she had IN Philip IFS time, and
a large part of which remained down
to the reign of Ferdinand VII. moth
ing is now left outside the peninsula
except some territory in Africa, which
has only a handful of inhabitants,
and few isolated islands in European
waters and in the Pacific. Nothing
in the history of any nation of the
world except the collapse of Alexan-
der's empire after the great Macedon-
ian's death or Rome's fall when Odoa-
Ger returned the shallow throne of the
Little Augustus" equals the swift
and sweeping ruin which has over
taken Spain since the end of the 18th
century. Yet in the day of SPANS
tribulation, which her political in
famies and imbecilities have brought
upon herself, there was no rejoicing
in this country at her fall On the
contrary, which was once said of We
nice, America will here say of a great
er state than Venice:
And what if she had seen those glories fade,
Those titles vanish and that strength decay
Yet shall some tribute of regret be paid
When her long life hath reached its final day
Men are we and must grieve when even the
shade
OF that which once was great has passed
away.
-Washi,5V+oD News after
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TO LEARN FULL TRUTH.
Presidents Purpose in War Department
Investigation.

Presidents Purpose in War Department
Investigation.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 10.-The
President has urged the following
men, among others, to accept places
on the committee requested by Sec
rotary Alger to investigate the con
duct of the war:
Lieut-Gen. John NJ. Schofield.
General John b. Gordon.
General Greenville NJ. Dodge.
President d. c. Gilman.
General Chas. T. Henderson.
Robert I. Lincoln.
Daniel S. Lamont.
DR.. W. W. keene
Colonel James A. Sexton.
The message which President Nc
Kinley addressed to each of them is
as follows:
Will you render the country great
service by accepting my appointment
as a member of the committee to ex-
anime into the conduct of the Com
missary, Quartermaster and Medical
bureaus of the War Department dur
ing the war, and into the extent,
causes and treatment of sickness in
the field and in the camps?
1t is my desire that the full and ex-
act truth shall be ascertained and
made known. cannot too strongly
impress upon you my earnest wish
that this committee shall be of such
high character as will command the
complete confidence of the country.
and trust you will consent to serve.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Itwould have been difficult for the
President to have selected nine men
more favorably known to the Ameri-
can people, and yet perfectly equipped
for the work they will be called on to
perform.
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AN APPENDIX to the annual report
of the Commissioner of Pensions sets
forth on the authority of investiga-
tions made, that INSCRIPTIONS per
SONS have accepted as security for
money lent to needy pensioners their
pension certificates and vouchers,
charging them interest on the
amounts so loaned ranging from to
50 per cent. per month. The practice,
it is added, is not confined to any one
place, but it is INDUCED in, to greater
or less extent, in most, if not all of the
principle cities throughout the coun-
try. There is a law which was meant
to remedy this evil, but as it is in
adequate to protect the needy pen
sioner from the revenues sharks it
should be so amended as to occom-
plish that necessary result.
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Real Estate for Sale.

A beautiful tract of eight or ten
acres of land lying two miles south of
Oakland and near Monte Vista has
been placed in hands for sale.
The land is situated on command
ing bill which overlOohs the sur
rounding country for miles and would
be an ideal location for either hotel
or private residence.
For particulars call ut This Office.
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A SIN THATHAS SET.
The Path0s Of the Ruin That Has Over
taken Poor Old Spain.

The rathos Of the Ruin That Has Over
taken Poor Old Spain.
Despite that nations follies and
wickedness there is a tinge Of pathos
in the acknowledgment of the Madrid
newspaper, the Liberal, that "Spain's
mission in,the world is completely en-
ded." The close Of the geographical
and political connections which has
lasted for more than four centuries is
marked by thepeace stipulation which
forces the Spanish troops to evacuate
Cuba and Porto Rico. From the hem
ispherc which Spain discovered, which
she colonized earlier than any other
nation, and On which she once held
more territory than all the other coun-
tries combined, the Spanish flag is
now varquished. The magnificent
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Call for Your Letters.

Mrs. VIM. +. Hartman, Mrs. Anna
M. Urban (2), Miss Georgia Randolph,
Miss Lizzie Dolan, DIR. w. II. Laugh
lin, John Roy, H'y Clair.
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ARTICLE XXXII.
ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Sec. 800. 1t Is hereby declared to be the
nu,nose and intention of the people OF
The CITY that its public utilities shall be
gradually acquired and Ultimately owned
by the city.
Sec. 361 Whenever. not less than
twelve months prior to a general city
election. a petition or petitions, signed by
electors of the city equal in number to at
least fifteen. per centum of all the votes
cast al the last preceding general city
election shall be presented 70 the council,
setting forth that the sign-rs favor the
ACQUISITION by the city of any public util-
lty or utilities, and requesting the Council
TO prepare for submission to the electors
of the city, as hereinafter provided, a
proposition for the acquisition of such
utilitv or utilities. it shall be the duty of
tho CITY Council to procure, through the
City Engineer. plans and estimates of the
actual cost of the construction, compile
ton or acquisition by the city, of the
necessary works. property and plant to
carry into effect the public utility or
utilities referred to and described in the
petition.
The signatures to the petition need not
all he appended to one paper but each
signer shall add to his sigma ture his place
of residence. giving the street and num-
ber One of the signers of each paper
shall make oath before an officer compet-
The herald., 1898-10-28
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-
elared to have the full, free and exclusive
right to all 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 termirl
above named.
Sec. 351. 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 ex-
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. $50. 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 al all points between tae
said termini. and to supply the city and
its inhabitants with water. and to di.
tribute such water either in Zanjas, pipes
or othe erwise, 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 ordnance provided that no
such main shall hereafter be laid in
said city of less dimensions than four
inches in diameter. And the Council is
leasing any water works which may be-
long TO the city. or any part thereof, or
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. S53. The rates of compensation for
use of water to be collected by any
person. company or corporati ton in said
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., 1898-10-28
ARTICLE XXI.
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

Sec. 354 Whenever. in the Judgment
of the Council 1t shall be deemed for the
public interest. the Council may by or
dinance create Board of Water Commis-
sioners. to consist of three members, to
be appointed by the Mayor and to serve
without compensation. each of whom
shall have been a resident of the city for
five years next preceding his appoint
mont. 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
a the end of two years, another al the
end of three years, and the third It the
end of four years. and their successors
shall hold office for the term OF four
years.
Sec. s55. 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
soncrs shall annually recommend the
rates to be charged for such water, which
rates shall not be in force until approved
by the Council.
Sec. 35e. 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
General Manger, a Cashier, and Su-
perintendent Said Superintendent shall
be a competent hydraulic engineer.
Sec 357. 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 s50,0000O.
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 Gen
oral Manager the Superintendent and
the Cashier shall be exempted from the
operation of the provisions of said ar
ticle.
Sec. $50. Upon the creation Of said
hoard and the organization of the Water
Denartment. the Council SHALL by or
dinance. discontinue and abrcgate the Of
fee of Water Overseer. and all the pow
ers vested in such officer, and all the
duties Imposed upon him, by this charter
sheli forthwith become vested in and I'M
nosed upon the said Board of Water Com
missioners.
The herald., 1898-10-28
ARTICLE XVIII.
STREETS.

Sec. 343. The general law Of the State
of California, governing Improvement of
and work upon streets, lanes, alleys
courts, places and sidewalks, including
the construction of sewers and change of
the grade of streets. within municipali-
ties, entitled
"An Act to provide for work upon
streets. lanes, alleys, courts, places and
sidewalks and for the construction of
sewers within municipalities, approved
March 18th, 1885. together with the Acts
amendatory thereof, supplemental thereto
or substituted in anywise in part therefor
as the same now exist in, or may here
after be enacted into the public statutes
of the state of California are hereby de-
clared to be the law applicable, and the
same shall be in force. as to all the mat
ters provided for in said Acts, within the
City of Los Angeles.
Sec. 344. The general law of the State
of California, entitled,-"An Act to pro-
vide for laying out, opening. extending
widening, strengthening, or closing up in
whole or in part, any street, square, lane.
alley. court or place. within muntcipali-
ties, and to condemn and acquire any and
all land and property necessary ana con,
veuent for that purpose approved
March G. 1889, together with any Acts
amendatory thereof. supplemental thereto
or substituted in anywise in part therefor,
as the same now exist IN, or may mere
after be enacted into the public statutes
OF the state Ol Sdliioi HSA ~ ~
clared to be the law applicable to-. and
the same shall be in force as to all the
matters provided for In said Acts within
the City Of Los Angeles.
sec a45 The general statute of the
state of California, entitled,-"An Act to
provide a system of street improvements
bonds. to represent certain assessments,
far the cost of street work and improve
ment. within municipalities. and also Tor
the payment of such bonds, approved
February 9th, 1893, together with the
Acts amenda tory thereof, supplemental
thereto, or substituted In anyWlse IN part
therefor. as the same now exist ln' or
may hereafter be enacted into the pubic
etatutcs of the State of California, are
berehv declared to be the law applicable
70 and the same shall be in force as to
al, the matters provided for in said Acts
within the City of Los Angeles.
Sec. BAG. The general law of the State
of California, entitled,-"An ACT 10 pro.
vide for the planting, maintenance ana
oare oaue fT nf shade trees upon streets lanes
aIIeys courts and places within. munich
nolities and of hedges upon the lines
| thereof. also for the eradication OF GER
tain weeds within city limits, approved
March II, 1893, together with any Acts
amendatory thereof, supplemental there-
TO- or substituted in any wise IN parl
/ therefor as the same exist In or may
beraafter be enacted into the public stat
mtes Of the State of California, are here
Nv dSclared to be the law applicable to
ana the same shall be in force as to all
the matters provided for in said Acts
within the City of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-10-28
ARTICLE xxx.
ESTABLISHMENT OF STREET
GRADES

Sec. 3l7. Whenever the City COUNCIL
shall deem 1t expedcnt 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
specifled 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
the City of Los Angeles.
Sec. 3AS. 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
he. amounting to two-thirds of the 'front.'
age on such street. or part thereof. may
make out and file with the City Clerk q
written remonstrance against tho 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 longer period than three
months from the filing thereof, ard at the
end of said period the Council may re-
commence proceedings as in the first in
The herald., 1898-10-28
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
nv the electors of the City OF Los Ange-
lis 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. 37s The Mayor shall issue his
PROCLAMATION and publish the same in the
offlcial newspaper for at least twenty
davs previous to the day In each year on
which the municipal election is to be held
under this charter, calling upon the cleo
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 elec-
led at such election, and such other ques-
tions as may be submitted to the vote OF
The people and the several voting places
nj such election.
The herald., 1898-10-28
THE PROPOSED CRY CHARTER

stance; provided, however, that when
affect the grade of any intersecting street
which has already been graded or Inn
proved to an established grade, the own
ers OF property upon such intersecfing
street, for a 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. II 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., 1898-10-28
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 associa ton oi
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
other quasi-public utility, over or upon
any part of a street, road or hi9hway,
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 it may deem
adyisa Bile, and must expressly provide
that the franchise shall not be renewed or
regranted, and that the council shall at
all times have the power to regulate the
rates of fare to be charged by those US
ing, operating, possessing or enjoying the
franchise.
Sec 375. 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
but 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. s7s. In all matters pertaining to
the granting of franchises, the city ana
it's 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-
fer so far as the same are or may be
annlica BILE to the class of cities to which
this municipality may belong.