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The herald., 1898-11-08
PROTEST HEARINGS
B. Ballerino Not Pleased With an
Assessment

A representative of B. Ballerino appeared
before the council yesterday to submit argu-
ments in support of the objection against the
opening of an extension of Tenth street from
the city's west boundary to Western ave-
nue., under the manner of assessment as
adopted by the special commission for open
ing the street.
Mr.. Ross stated that the land figured on
by the commission as being necessary for
the opening of the street, comprised what
was equal to about three and one-half acres.
The commission had advised the payment of
1902 damages, and the assessment for the
same was over $1,000.
'There is no law" said he, chat would
uphold such an act. 1t would be better for
Mr.. Ballerino to give his land outright and
receive nothing from the city, with the un-
derstanding that he should not be assessed
for the work. 1t is an unheard of propo-
sition assessing man in excess of the dam
ages he receives, and as long as the state
laws remain as they are such an act is uncon-
stitutional."
At Mr.. Ross request the matter was con-
tinued for one week, at which time Mr.. Bal
lerino, who is now absent from the city. will
appear in person.
The protest of A. NJ. Bragg and others
against the acceptance of the pavement of
Second street between Alameda street and
Santa Fe avenue, for the reason that the
street as it now is is in better condition than
that already paved on Second street, was
referred to the board of public works.
The herald., 1898-11-08
WILL INVESTIGATE
Special Committee to Look Into an
Alley Controversy

Council again continued the final hearing
of the protests against the confirmation of
the report of the commissioners for opening
an alley from Fourth to Fifth between Broad
way and Hill streets. When the matter was
called yesterday Attorney Dunning asked
for an extension of time on the ground that
there were only seven out of the nine coun-
cilmen present. President Silver informed
the speaker there was sufficient intelligence
in the council as it stood to pass on a ques-
tion of this kind, and ordered the hearing to
proceed.
Oscar Mueller appeared in the interest of
Nettie Mueller, Mrs. Wilson and James
Moses protesting, not against the proposed
improvement itself, but against the assess
ment as approved by the commissioners.
He said that the railroad company, which
owned the property on Fifth street, had been
allowed 1000 for twenty feet, or about $500
a front foot. This, he said, was far in ex-
cess of the true value of the property, which
had been assessed at the rate of 800 per
front foot.
One piece of property which Mr.. Mueller
represented, he said, had been assessed for
$4,000, and that that particular piece was
an inside lot, with private alley of its own,
and did not need the proposed alley. He
succeeded in convincing the members of the
council that the commissions report should
be investigated. President Silver appointed
a special committee of three to investigate
and report at the regular meeting on Novem-
ber 2lst. The following were named as the
committee: Messrs. Baker, Nickel and
Toll.
The herald., 1898-11-08
Claremont Cuttings

CLAREMONT, Nov. 1.-THE Republican
rally under the auspices of the local club was
great disappointment, especially in COM
parison with the union meeting a week be-
fore.
The football team are loud in praise of the
Los Angeles High school team, with which
they played hotly contested game last Sat-
urday.
Mr.. David P. Barrows, who graduated
here in 1894, and has since taken degrees at
both the Universities of California and Chi
cago, goes to the new normal school, San
Diego, as professor of history. He will be
greatly missed at Claremont.
Professor Cook, conductor ofthe Institutes
for the University of California for Southern
California, goes today to arrange for an in
stitute at Tropco to be held December 5th.
December Institutes will also be held in
Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
while the Farmers class institute will occur
at Redlands on January 2, and 4, 1899.
The meeting of the Claremont Pomoloe-
ical club, which last Monday was largely at
tended, and enjoyed an unusually good pro-
gram. The club will meet the last Monday
of November with Mr. and Mrs. Moncrieff.
Claremont holds its first election at it's own
polls tomorrow.
The herald., 1898-11-08
WANTS OF THE PEOPLE
Requests for Street Improvements Go
to Board of Public Works


The petition of Twenty street prop
erty owners asking that their street be
graded, graveled and curbed from Central
avenue to the west line of George Dalton's
ranch was referred to the board of public
works.
The ordinance of intention for the grad
ing, ETC., Kingsley street, from Thirtieth to
Jefferson streets, as submitted by the city
engineer, was referred to the board of public
works.
The matter of restoring the name of
Effie to what is now known as Carubias
street, was also ordered sent to the board of
public works.
Other petitions sent to the same board are: :
The request of property owners on Dewey
avenue, asking the council to improve the
avenue from the south line of Pico street to
the south line of Eleventh street; w. Gar
mos request for the grading, curbing and
graveling of Sapphire street from Bixel to
Boylston; John w. Francis petition to have
the grade of Hobson street established from
from the southern termination to Eleventh
street; S. Mansfeld's petition for the OPEN
ing of Hoover street from Ninth street to
Seventh street.
A communication from f. j. Valentine of
Glendale, stating that while driving home
last week the pavement on Broadway near
Tenth street caved in, breaking his light
wagon. He asked that he be allowed rea-
sonable amount for damages. The request
was referred to the board of public works.
The herald., 1898-11-08

river named Porziuncula, from hamlet in
Italy where st. Francis Assist was praying
in the chapel of Our Lady of the Angels
when the feast was granted him, lost it's
name more than century ago. From
where Alameda street now is to the east
ern bank of the river the land was then
covered with dense growth of willows and
alders, with here and there giant also.
For centuries an Indian village had stood
on the site of the city, which was called
Yanzna, and while the puebla had no massa-
cres, it had numerous scares. The Indian
rancherio was located where First street
crosses the river on the west bank of the
stream. They bathed and washed their
clothes in the zanjas upon which the pu-
eblo relied for its water supply and in time
became otherwise such troublesome neigh
bors that they were removed farther to the
east. The pueblo grew slowly in population,
with little change in habits and customs,
until the discovery of gold.
The program closed with a recitation by
w. H. Marcus, "The Days Of 81"
The herald., 1898-11-08
BRACES BODY AND BRAIN
What Mariani Wine Does to Soothe,
Strengthen and Sustain the
System

Vim Mariani (Mariani wine) is recon-
mended as tonic by the medical profess
sion al over the world. 1t has received
written recommendations from more than
5000 American physicians
Mariani Wine sOOthes, strengthens and
sustains the system and braces body and
brain. 1t gives strength; therefore may it
be described as the conqueror of disease
and the promoter of health and longevity.
Mariani Wine is specially indicated for
malaria, fever and ague and all miasmatic
fevers 1t promptly dispes chills, abates
malarial fever aud gives sense of buoyancy
and vigor.
Mariani Wine is furthermore of especial
value in cases of Neuralgia, Nervous De-
bility, Muscular Relaxation, Mental and
Physical Depression and Exhaustion, Over
work or Overstrain, Insomnia, Headache,
Nervous Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite, Ema-
citation and Consumption. 1t builds up
the vital forces and is powerful rejuvena-
tor. 1t gives strength to the nervous sys-
tenn, frmness and elasticity to the mus
cles and richness to the blood. 1t benefits
all.
Mariani Wine is palatable and suited to
the most delicate stomachs. In the case
OF pale, puny, sickly children it is invariably
used with great benefit.
For overworked men and delicate women
Mariani Wine works wonders.
Mariani Wine is sold by all Druggists
Try it and you will find that it will well sus-
tain its reputation. One word of caution.
however-let no representation or explana-
tion induce you to accept a substitute.
"Just as good" usually leads to disappoint-
ment.
To every one writing to Mariani l. Co.,
50 West Fifteenth street New York City,
will be sent, free, if this paper is men,
toned, an interesting little book containing
portraits and autographs of Emperors, EN-
press, Princes, Cardinals, Archbishops and
other distinguished personages, indorsing
Vim Mariani.
The herald., 1898-11-08
RIVERSIDE RECORD
The Longed-for Rain-That Perris
Brauch-Big District Sewer

RIVERSIDE, Nov. THE city has been
experimenting with Limestone and red
gravel for street grading, and the result so
far seems to be largely in favor of the gravel
The city purchased a limestone quarry about
two years ago, and several miles Of the prin-
cipal thoroughfares we're covered with the
material, but it has since developed that the
stone is not lasting, and besides the white
dust on the streets is not agreeable. Later
on several streets were graded with red
gravel which is procured close to town, and
these streets are giving good satisfaction.
There has been big change in the weather
here in the past twenty-four hours, and
everything indicates now that there will be
rain within few days at the most. The
atmosphere for more than a week has been
extremely hot for this season of the year.
Both the fruit growers and ranchers are pray
ing for a good rain.
John Weitzeh, the boy who was arrested
here last Saturday on suspicion of being
Whittier escape, was identified today by an
officer of that institution and taken back to
the school.
L. P. Hansen of Pasadena, who is foremost
in the enterprise of constructing the branch
railroad to connect Perris and Lake View,
was here today on business relating to the
new road.
At the regular monthly meeting of the city
library trustees held today the following
bills were audited and ordered paid: Mary
Smith, librarian, salary $50; assistance,
81. 10 Grace Mansfield, salary $35; Margaret
Kyle, salary $l3.4O; incidentals, $l8.85. The
regular report of the librarian shows that
large number of books have been added to
the shelves the past few weeks, and also
that the number Of patrons of the institution
have increased 25 per cent in two months
past.
Hon. F. T. Lindenberger, who owns large
olive orchard in the Winchester section of
the county, and who represented this county
in the last legislature, arrived home from
Detroit, Mich, today, after an absense of
several months.
The city trustees will meet tomorrow,
when the bids for the construction of the
big district sewer on Twelfth street will be
opened and the contract let. The job will
be the largest sewer contract let here since
the main sewer system was built several
years ago. The work will cost several
thousand dollars, and when completed will
accommodate large section of the residence
portion of the city.
The herald., 1898-11-08

cement sidewalk, six feet wide, along the
north side of Ninth street from Main street
to Figueroa street; to grade, etc., Sixth
street from Santa Fe avenue to Southern
California Railroad right of way; for ce-
ment sidewalk, five feet wide, along the
south side of Calumet avenue from Douglas
street east to Edgeware road; for the same
work along west side of East Edgeware road
from Bellevue avenue to Calumet avenue;
for the grading, etc., of Jefferson street
from Vermont avenue to point l73S feet
west of the east line of Durango street, all
work to be done under the bond act
the estimated cost per front foot being
given as follows: Grade and gravel, 20 cents,
cement curb, %, cement walk 45; total, $l.43.
In the matter of the grading of Garland
avenue from Eighth street to Ninth street,
the report of the engineer stating that on
account of the official grade of the avenue
having been changed, it will be necessary
that a majority petition be filed, asking for
the work, was read and approved. The pe-
tition presented, he said, did not represent
the required majority. No action was taken.
An ordinance changing the name of Del
gado street to Cecilia street was adopted.
An assessment diagram for the sewering of
Pleasant avenue from Bridge street to
Michigan avenue under former ordinance
of intention was also adopted.
Other ordinances passed are:
One establishing the grade Of Juliet street
from Twenty-second street to Adams street,
and another to establish the grade of Romeo
street from Twenty-second street to Adams
street.
Specifications for the construction of a
thirty-inch cement pipe storm drain on
Fremont avenue between First and Temple
streets, and for the cleansing of the present
storm drain between Temple and Figueroa
street, at an estimated cost of $l4OO, were
approved and the city clerk instructed to
advertise for bids.
The herald., 1898-11-08
NO BELLS OR BANDS
Draft of Proposed Ordinance Before
the Council


Council recently succeeded in passing an
ordinance prohibiting the crying Of business
on the street, and one against advertising
wagons, and it is now hard work to prevent
he blowing of bugles and the ringing oi
Dells in connection with advertising features.
Unless the councilmen care to 60 to the ex-
lremsr measure of prohibiting the playing Of
bands as an advertising feature, there is
trouble ahead.
Yesterday City Attorney Dunn, comply.
Ing with the request of the council at its last
meeting, submitted the following:
1 would call your attention to an or
dinance No. 30lS, which prohibits the
crying or proclaiming of any business.
Also Ordinance 269O, prohibiting adver-
tising wagons upon the public streets,
which two ordinances I have embodied
in new ordinance, for convenience
sake, as the subject matter is the same
covered by the petition of the Merchants
and Manufacturers' association and
your instructions in relation thereto.
This petition requests that the use of an
imals upon the public streets, with ad-
vertising features, be prohibited, and
you further instruct me, to-wit: to
present an ordinance prohibiting adver-
tising by bell ringing and other similar
advertising schemes. In complying
with these instructions and with the pc
tition, it has been necessary to so word
the ordinance that all advertisements
upon the streets by bands or any other
method are prohibited.
Mr.. Mathuss objected to framing an ordi
nance that would have such general effect,
ind asked if bands would not be excluded
Another member suggested that the council
could wink at band while keeping an eve
on the bell ringers. The matter, after fur.
her discussion, was referred to the board Of
public works.
The herald., 1898-11-08
have the same done by day work under the

have the same done by day work under the
direction of an expert.
City Engineer Dockweiler said that this
method would insure the thorough cleaning
and scraping of all the iron work, without
which the work will not be of any value,
besides enabling thorough inspection of
every bridge.
1t was then suggested that the suggestions
of the gentlemen be carried out and the
work done under the supervision of the
bridge committee. The estimated cost OF
the work was given at $2340.50. The mat
ter was referred to the finance committee
for Investigation.
The herald., 1898-11-08
Miscellaneous Matters

w. G. Finch was appointed commissioner
on the proposed opening of New England
street.
Contractor Cummings will have thirty-fve
days extension in which to complete the in
provement on Jesmine street.
E. L. Hutchinson was in his chair at the
council meeting yesterday for the first time
in several weeks.
The people near Sunset park want to know
what has become of the appropriations made
sixteen months ago to improve Sunset park.
The communication will be considered by
the park commission Thursday.
A communication from w. N. Smith of the
Pasadena and Pacific Electric railroad, stat
ing that the running time along Also street
had been changed to seven and one half miles
an hour, was filed.
Over one hundred and sixty offers for fire
engine sites were received yesterday by the
council and referred to the board of public
works. The Hill street engine house was
offered at $500. This is the finest location
in the city, and the offer is considered very
reasonable.
The herald., 1898-11-08
NEW ORDINANCES PASSED
Bids Wanted on the Construction Of 9
Storm Pipe on Figueroa Street

Council yesterday adopted an ordinance of
Intention to grade and gravel with natural
Ioil Twenty-frst street from Toberman
ltreet to Union avenue.
An ordinance for the grading and gravelur
Of Hunter street to the west line of M. r.
Wicks' subdivision was adopted.
Other ordinances of intention were
dopted as follows: For the grading. etc
+ Wilmer street from Sixth street 10
Orange street; for the construction of a
The herald., 1898-11-08
BRIDGES TO BE PAINTED
All Work to Be Done ~ the Day-City
to Buy the Paint

The question as to the best method of
painting the city's bridges was again before
the council yesterday.
Councilman Baker, chairman of the
bridge committee, said that after investi-
eating the matter, he would advise the
council to purchase the necessary paint and
The herald., 1898-11-08
Motions by Members

Blanchard-Moved that the street super
intendent be instructed to put culvert
across Brooklyn avenue at the intersection
of Echandia street.
Toll-That the city engineer be request
ed to present an ordinance of intention to
establish the grade on Thirtieth or Yolanda
street from Vermont to Kansas street.
acknowledgement that the street su-
perintendent be instructed to fill the chuck
holes on Myers street between First and
Second streets
Ashman-That the street superintendent
be directed to lower gutter on north side
OF Ninth street from Kohler street to Stan
ford avenue to twelve-inch curb face, and
lower gutter on Stanford avenue from
Ninth street SOUTH
Ashman-For culvert across Third
street at Crocker street, to carry off water
which accumulates at that point, and that
the street superintendent be directed to
construct the same.
Ashman-Moved that the street supern-
tendent be directed to have water connec-
tions made with sewer manholes at Third
street, Fourth street and Towne avenue
Toll-That the street sweeping inspector
be instructed to have the gutter on the
west side of Main street from Ninth to
Thirty-seventh flushed at least once a week.
Toll-That the city engineer be instructed
to raise to proper grade the gutter on the
west side of Main street at the intersection
OF Twenty-frst street, and also Adams
street with Main street.
. Mathuss-City engineer be instructed to
present an ordinance of intention for side
walking and curbing the north side of Sixth
street between Alvarado and Dora streets.
The herald., 1898-11-08
Gold Coin Prizes
for Pupils

Gold Coin Prizes of $40, $5 and $3.50, to
the three pupils securing the greatest
number of subscribers for The Herald
during the contest. Let all 60 to work
at once. Save you coupons; get addi-
tional votes by subscribing for The
Herald; each months subscription
counts one.
Regular pupils of some of the schools
in the city are the only eligible contest
ants for these premiums. Call at The
Herald office and secure all needed in
formation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
OIL NEWS.
A INTERESTING DECISION

Lima, O., December 16.-An import
ant decision regarding oil leases was
made here to-day by Judge w. T.
Mooney, in the case of Brockheisen VS..
King & Mccormick, to prevent the
latter from operating on the F'etter
farm, which was leased by the former
about two years ago, agreeing to oper-
ate the lease in sixty days or pay rental
until well was completed. They
drilled a we'll, but did not complete
ii within the time, but kept up the
rental. A short time ago a big we'll
came in near the farm, and King &
Mccormick leased the Fetter farm and
began arrangements to drill when they
Were temporarily enjoined. Breck-
heisen claimed he had lived up to his
agreement, and was ready to drill an
other well. King & Mccormick claim
ed he had forfeited his rights to the
lease. Judge Mooney decided that due
diligence did not mean that parties
could take a lease and hold it indefn-
itely for some one else to develop it as
plaintiff had done. Eighteen months
had elapsed, and he held that they al
lowed their rights to lapse
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
MATCH NOT MADE.

VIII Fette and VIII Handlan arrived
home yesterday from Toledo, having
failed in their purpose to arrange a
bowling match between teams repre-
senting the two cities When tie
Wheeling representatives stated their
purpose, they were laughed at, but
they promptly produced that which in
the vernacular of the betting fratcr-
nifty is said to talk" The Toledo peo-
pie could not arrange a match at pres
ent, but promised to accommodate the
Wheeling team in the early part of the
new year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-17
BELLAIRE.
Ferry Boat Stops Running.-.Bellairo
Contractor Has lad Luck--.Other
Bellaire Notes.

The Benwood and Bellaire ferryboat
stopped running yesterday morning.
G. F. Warnock has returned to his
regiment after spending a sick fur
Tough at home.
On Wednesday David A. Blair and
Miss Rebecca Ward, both of Washing
ton township, were married by Justice
E. B. Armstrong.
Misses Rose Phillips and Ora Blon,
who are teachers in the Youngstown
schools, are home to spend the holt
days.
VIM. klaproth has sold his property
in the town of McMechen for s1,050.
James Kinney, Jr., who has a con-
tract to drill several wells on State
property at Gallipolis, is home from
Lebanon, Pa, where he also has a
contract to drill wells to supply a
water works. Contractor Kinney has
had hard luck at Gallipolis. A string
of tools at one of the wells broke and
has not been gotten out.
H. Campbell, Spattwood Green and
Harry Lyle, of Pultney township,
have been drawn to serve on the grand
jury. VIM. White was drawn for the
petit jury. The grand jury meets jan
uary Sd and the petit jury January
10th.
The funeral of the late Henry Rich
ardson took place yesterday afternoon.
Spangler Post, G. A. R., attended in a
body.
The scholars of the South Bellaire
NJ. E.. Sunday school will give their
annual Christmas entertainment in
their church on Friday evening, De-