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The evening times., 1898-06-23

STEAMER ". HYATT leaves Aqueduct Bridge
$50 for Cabin John. Great Falls. every sun
day and Wednesday; return 80; chartered to
clubs and private parties. Apply at boat or 90s
New York ave. ie23-3t
The evening times., 1898-06-23
Michael Has n Bad Fall.

Boston, June 23.-While training at the
Waltham track yesterday Jimmy Michael
had heavy fall striking on his head
and shoulder He was also severely
shaken up, but will be out and training
again in a few days.
The evening times., 1898-06-23

CLARk'S q. y. T. Cotton, spools l0c.: knife
and accordion pleating. buttonholes and cord
ing done; pinking. &c per yard; done while
you wait. At oPPENHEIMER'S, 5l4 9th St NV
ie23-3t-em
The evening times., 1898-06-23

FOR SALE-Singer Sewing Machine, s.; Wheeler
Wilson, 81; White. $40; Domestic ST.; all
with drop-leaf and drawers, warranted for 8
years at OPPENHEIMER'S, 5l4 9th NV; needles
and attachments for all kinds Of machines
ie233t-em
The evening times., 1898-06-23

FOR SALE-Refreshnent or camp tent; exli It.
$ J. HAlSLETr, sth and ID st.
iea3-3t-em
The evening times., 1898-06-23

Your credit is good at Lansburgh's Fur
niture House. 18th and F sts. oc3-tf
The evening times., 1898-06-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

GOLD PLATING on watches. 81: silver. 75c: all
kinds of iewelry repla'ed and repaired. SEQ IL
9th St NV. ie23-7t-em
The evening times., 1898-06-23

Ladies' Fine 81 to g Tan and
Black Oxfords and Juliets various
shapes sizes TO 4 only.
The evening times., 1898-06-23
DIR. CZARRA.

SPECIALIST in the cure Of all Private. Blood and
Skin Diseases, Hernorrhoids, Structure Impotence
and Syphilis positively cured Consultation and
advice free and strictly confidential to both
sexes Hours TO g. Closed Sunday. 6l9 Pa.
ave. NV; Metropolitan Block je15-tf
WELL, HE is A MEAN FELLOW If he would not
tell you where he got such fine custcm-
made suit little worn, for such trife: we have
lots Of others Call and them; one price
JUSTHS OLD STAND. 6I9 ST. je2i-It
NINE. DAVIS. born clairvoyant and card resGer:
tells about business; removes spells and evil
influences; reunites the separated and gives luck
to all; cures piles and drunkenness. l22s 25th St
NV. ie7-lm
The evening times., 1898-06-23

Mems Tan and Black Kid and
Calf 81 to $3.50 Handmade and
machine-sewed Oxford Ties, brok-
en- sizes. ranging from to II.
The evening times., 1898-06-23

FOR SALE-World renowned rat extermnator
with ferrets and dogs; ferrets for sale.
JACOBSON & CO., 217 G ST. NV. je23-3t
The evening times., 1898-06-23

500 REWARD for a case of Dyspepsia or Indiges
tion that cannot he cured with Cr,Imp's
Tonic Of Fruit and Spices. $40 y. Y. ave. NV.
je23-6t
The evening times., 1898-06-23

FOR SALE-Cheap; large number of magazines;
containing delightful reading matter: volumes
complete and in good order. lis ith ST. 1t
FOR SALE-At sacrifice: for cash: stock and fix
lures OF notion and confectionery store. 1896
Bladenburg Road jeeS-3t
The evening times., 1898-06-23

First base on errors-Louisville, 5. Left
on bases-Washington 5; Louisville, u.
The evening times., 1898-06-23

THOSE homemade lemon pies at the National
Lunch Room. 9l7 d St nw 'are out of
sight Call today and try piece. 1t
The evening times., 1898-06-23

Ladies' 81 Tan Spring Heel San
dals, sizes 1-2, and J.
The evening times., 1898-06-23

IF YOU want low estimates for brick work.
plastering or cement work call eol1 St NV,
jobbing promptly attended to. f. f. WARD.
ieo3-3t
The evening times., 1898-06-23

Ladies 81 Canvas Top, Brown
Bike Boots, width d, sizes to s.
The evening times., 1898-06-23
PROF. CLAY,

Oldest established Clairvoyant tells you business
love affairs, family troubles about lawsuits d.
vorces or anything you wish to know; brings sep
arated together; causes speedy marriages; removes
family troubles: bad luck SPELLS or mysterious
feelings; 10 to 10 daily. 4se H st. sw.
je23-3t-em
The evening times., 1898-06-23
NJ NJ E. THEO,

Medium and card reader. washingtcn's most
famous Clairvoyant and Palmist. Csnsult her on
business, love and family affairs: reunites the
separated; removes spells: causes speedy mar
nages and gives good luck. Open daily Cerman
spoken; 25c and Soc. 800 ST. nw jelI-lIt
The evening times., 1898-06-23

ROMANY RYE. Gypsy Queen. reveals past,
present and future; readings 25c. STORE,
113l 7th st. NV. je2l-3t
The evening times., 1898-06-23

NINE. LA RUE, Medium. tells past ana present;
gives luck, and spells taken of. 1923 12 r
st. NV. Walk upstairs. lel5-l.t-em
The herald., 1898-10-26
ARTICLE XXXIV.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Sec. s77. There shall be held In the City
of Los Angeles on the first TUESDAY after
fae first Monday in December in the year
one thousand eight hundred and ninety
nine and on the same day In every fourth
vrar 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
proclamation and publish the same in the
official newspaper for at least twenty
days previous to tho 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
lamation the different officers to be cleo
ted at such election, and such other aues,
ions as may be submitted to the vote of
the people. and the several voting places
at such election.
The herald., 1898-10-26
ARTICLE xxx.
WATER AND WATER RIGHTS.

Sec $50. The City Of Los Angeles shall
continue in the ownership and enjoyment
or all rights to the water of tine river Los
Angeles heretofore vested in 1t. Its pre-
Pueblo of Los Angeles, and is hereby de-
ciared 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 terminl
above named.
Sec. $751; 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. s52. 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 oil 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 tine Council is
hereby prohibited from alternating or
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 corpora ton 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, 1t shall be subject to
peremptory process to compel action at
the suit of any party interested.
The herald., 1898-10-26
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER

stance; provided. however, that when
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 intersecffnx
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
thsir 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 hereinbaforc 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., 1898-10-26
ARTICLE XXXI1.
ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UT1LIT1E

ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
Sec. 36o. 1t is hereby declared to be the
nurpose and intention Of the people Of
the city that it's public utilities shall bc
gradually acquired and Ultimately owned
by the city.
Sec. 361. Whenever. not less than
twelve months prior to 4 general city
election, a petition or petitions, signed by
eiectors of the city equal in mum ber to at
least fifteen per centum of ell the votes
cost al the last preceding general city
election. shall be presented to the council,
setting forth that the signers favor the
ACQUISITION by the city of any public util-
ity or utilities, and requesting the Council
to nrepare for submission to the electors
of The city, as hereinafter provided, a
nroposition for the acquisition of such
ntilitv or utilities, 1t shall be the duty of
tho CITY Council to procure. through the
CItv Engineer plans and estimates of the
nctuol cost of the construction, complc-
tlon 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 be appended to one paper; but each
sicner 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., 1898-10-26
ARTICLE XXI.
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS

Sec. S54 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 Commits
| sioners. to consist of three members. tc
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
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. 1856. 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, 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 bond In an
amount to be fixed by the Council, which
| shall not be less than $5O,00OOO.
Sec. 35s. Subject to the provisions OF
Article XXVII of this charter. the Board
of Water Commissioners shall have sole
power to appoint. employ and dismiss
| all the said officers 50 provided for by the
| Council: provided, however, that the Cen
eral Manager, the Superintendent and
| the Cashier shall be exempted from the
operation of the provisions OF said ar
| ticle.
Sec. 35e. Upon the creation of said
hoard and the organization of the Water
Department, the Council shall. by or
! dinance discontinue and abrogate 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
| shall forthwith become vested in and Inn
nosed upon the said Board of Water Com
| missioners.
The herald., 1898-10-26
ARTICLE xxx.
ESTABLISHMENT .OF STREET
GRADES,

Sec. s47. Whenever the City COUNCIL
shau deem 1t expedicnt 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 daily
newspaper published and circulated in
the 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, IS 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 q
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 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., 1898-10-26
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-publc 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 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.
It 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
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 US
ing, operating. possessing or enjoying the
franchise.
Sec s75. Whenever such franchise shall
be for the right to construct and operate
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-
fer so far as the same are or may be
annlicable to the class OF cities to which
this municipality may belong.
The herald., 1898-10-26
ARTICLE XXXV.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Sec. 379. The word "City" wherever it
occurs in this charter means the City of
Los Angeles; and every department.
board and officer, wherever any one OF
The herald., 1898-10-26
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
IAN Act to provide for work upon
streets. lanes. alleys. courts. places and
sidewalks and for the construction of
sewers within municipalities, approved
March 18th, 1856, 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 s44. 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 munlcipalt-
ties, and to condemn and acquire any and
all land and property necessary and con-
veuient 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 here
after be enacted into the public statutes
of the State Of California, are hereby de-
cIared 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. 345. The general statute OF the
State of California, entitled dan Act to
nrovide a system Of street improvements
bonds. to represent certain assessments,
for the cost of street work and improve
ment. within municipalities and also for
the payment Of such bonds approved
February 9th, 1893, together with the
Acts amendatory thereof, supplemental
thereto. or substituted in anywise in part
thcrefor as the same now exist in, OF
mav hereafter be enacted into the public
STATUTES of the State Of California, are
hereby declared to be the law applicable
70 and the same shall be in force as tc
ali the matters provided for IN SAID ACTS
WITHIN the City of Los Angeles
Ser 346. The general law Of the State
of california, entitled,-"An Act TO pro.
vide for the planting, maintenance ano
care of shade trees upon streets, lanes
aIleys. courts and places within, munlcl-
palities and of hedges upon the Hnes
fhereof also for the eradication of Ger,
NV tnr, v,eeds within city limits" approved
March H. 1898, together with any Acts
ar,enIatory thereof, supplemental there
e. or suhstituted in any wise in part
tbernfor ~ as the same exist In or may
haraafter he enacted into the public stat
Us ~ the State of California, are mere
W. W. der,ared to be the law applicable to
~ a2a ne same shall be in force as to all
w. WATERS provided for in SAID Acts
within the City of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1898-10-26
CERTIFICATE.

We, the undersigned, members Of tho
Board Of Freeholders Of the City OF Los
Angeles. elected at the special election
held on the sth day Of July, 1898. have
prepared and do hereby propose as
charter for said city the foregoing, con-
sisting Of IS articles and 406 sections.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. we have
hereunto set our hands In duplicate. at
the City of Los Angeles, this 6th day OF
October, A. D., 1885,
H. T. LEE,
President
ALBERT M. STEPHENS.
Vice President.
]. H. DAWSON,
r. H. F. vARIEL,
J. B. MILLARD, .&a
HENRY r. HAZARD. f''9
M. J. NEWARK,
OCTAvrUs MORGAN.
KASPARE COHN.
M, l.. GRAFF.
ALBERT II. CRUTCHER.
II. w. O'MELVENY.
LEWIS A. GROFF.
Attest:
GEO. N. NOLAN,
Secretary.
Filed with me the 9Th day OF October.
~ N. p. SNYDER. Mayor.
The herald., 1898-10-26
THE PROPOSED CITY CHARTER

ulation Of said authorities, whether In the
court Of original Jurisdiction or in any
appellate court, II shall be unnecessary 10
plead the contents OF tho 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-
! tion and contents Of any ordinance. res
olution. bylaw. rule or regulation may
be. prima facie proven by the introduo-
ton OF the original entry thereof on the
journal Of the proceedings Of the Coun-
ell. = copy Of such entry. certified BY
| the City Clerk to be q full. true and cor.
the Introduction of = printed copy
thereof.
| SEQ. 4O2. The fiscal year mentioned in
this charter shall commence on the 1st
day OF July Of each year and end on the
80th day Of June following.
Sec. 4o3 In all matters pertaining to
municipal Affairs. concerning which spe.
| cisl 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, a part of this charter. 80
| far as tho same are or may be applica-
| bic to the class Of cities to which this
municipality may Deion8.
Sec. ~. 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. ofn-
GERS or employees. which are In forca
| at the time Of taking effect Of this char
ter, and which are not Inconsistent there
with, shall continue in force untn altered.
amended or repealed. .
| See. 405. All rights. actions, proceed
| ings, prosecutions. claims and contracts
Of individuals. corporations. or Of the
oity. or any Of its departments. officers.
or employees. begun, In progress. or IN
existence. at the time Of the taking et-
feet of this charter. and not inconsist-
ent Herewith. are hereby preserved ana
shall continue to be valid snd the sam:
shall be enforced, continued or completed
in all respects As though vested Or begun
| hereunder.
| Sec. los. This charter shall 20 into eS-
feet for all election purposes on the DAY
Of its adoption by the Legislature ana
for all other purposes on the nrst Mon
day Of January. 1900.
The herald., 1898-10-26

Sec. $751; 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., 1898-10-26

Sec. $50. Every department.. board and
commission provided for in this charter.
except the Council, and except where 9TH
erwse 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., 1898-10-26

Sec. $685. The several departments.
boards, commissions and officers provid-
ed for In this charter shall be entitled
to the possession of all papers, books.
documents. maps, plats. records and
archives in the possession or under the
control of those respectively who are SUI
perseded in office under this charter by
such departments, boards. commissions
and officers