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Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-20
Notice Inviting street Work Proposals

Notice Inviting street Work Proposals
Pursuant to Statutes and to Or
dinance No. 1876 New series), of the
Snd 0dtb Of the G CITY sSG f hGs AngelSe lies
notice, the undersigned invites and will
receive at his office in the City Hall,
up to IL o'clock a m; of Monday; Mo-
yember %, 1905, sealed proposals or
bids for the following street work. to
be done according to the specifications
for the construction of sewer on
Flower street, in the City of Los An
geles, posted and on file, and therefor
adopted, to wit:
That yitrihed pipe sewer be construct
GU ." 'a'u TENTH STREET
between Hope street and Flower street,
between the points. on the lines, at the
elevations and on the grades as are desig-
mated on the plan and profile of said
sewer on file in the office of the City En-
gineer Of said city, said plan and profile
across such street or alley intersections,
and with such manholes, junction cham
bers, flushtanks, iron covers, steps and
buckets, and other appurtenances, as are
designated upon said plan and profile.
Said Improvement shall be constructed
in accordance with said plan and profile;
rs, ,453 on file in the office of the said City
Engineer; and in further accordance with
the specifications therefor on file in the
specifications being entitled "specifica-
tions for the construction of a sewer In
Tenth street, between Hope street and
and which specifications were approved
by said Council at its meeting of August
Il, 1905, which said plan and profile. said
referred to. for more particular descrip-
Sec, q That the said contemplated
sSs wG5 v # Is Of n aTe hs 9n9o
or ordinary public benefit and said City
Council hereby declares that the district
in the said city OF Los Angeles benefited
thereof is described as follows;
All that Portion e the fbc city 5 dOs 4s ds
scribed exterior boundary line, to wit;
Commencing at the most southerly cor
ner OF lot /, block 70 Of blocks 7S and q
b Book 8'rs g. p pages So - and i'd ss, instantaneous
Records Of Los Angeles County; thence
from said point of beginning in direct
40 of said block y; thence in direct line
to the most northerly corner of lot 13 OF
plat Of stilson's Subdivision OF block "a
Book 7, page 81, Miscellaneous Records OF
said county; thence In direct line % the
most easterly corner OF lot OF said last
mentioned map; thence In a direct line
Bidders must file with each proposal
the Mayor OF this city, certified by
responsible bank for an amount which
shall not be less than ten per cent OF
the aggregate of the proposal, or
bond for the said amount and so pay
able, signed by the bidder and by two
suretles, who shall Justify, before any
officer competent to administer an oath,
In double the said amount, and over AMI
above all statutory exemptions.
In bidding use blanks which will be
furnished by the City Clerk upon appli-
cation.
IL. ]. LELANDE,
CITY Clerk and eX-Oficio Clerk OF the
Council OF the City OF Los Angeles.
11-20-21 2t
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Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the Goth day of October, A. ID.
1906 the Council of the City Of Los An
adopt an Ordinance of Intention num-
bered 1910 New Series), to have the
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The girl sighed deeply. The camaraderle of
feminine sentiment caused Lizzie to twist her next
question out of its imminent form. g Do you-
| mean, have you much of that pa1e-faced,
fluffy girl at the Hall, the girl who writes his lord
ships letters?"
Miss Holt? No. She is always either reading
by herself doing all sorts of odd jobs about
pictures and china. l don't rightly understand
her situation. Harry says he hardly
her"
"Oh!" said Lizzie, whose acquaintance with
Mrs. Jackson, wife OF gardener Jackson, led her to
hold precisely the opposite view ''Well, good-by,
Ask to the wedding
"Good-by!"
They kissed and parted.
I'm sorry for May" unused Lizzie, speeding to
the inn. Ought | to have spoken, | wonder2
Better not, perhaps. l do hate tittle-tattling!"
Harry Warren's reputed fancee did not reenter
the cottage. She disturbed by vague mis-
givings She looked up at the wstfully, striv-
ing to find sympathy in their fine aloofness from
such petty troubles centered in Arncliffe though
the tame astrologer of womans fashion paper
had told her she must beware of Sirius the dog
star, ascendant in July.
Half an hour a week." she murmured
bitterly IF l had said half hour month
I'd have been the mark. And why
did Lizzie mention Miss Holt? He swore to
he hated the sight of her, with her pretty
ways and her mincng talk. OF course, he may
have had things to occupy him; but it used
not to be Maybe, that the Earl has
gone"
She heard some walking smartly down the
road. She peered intently at the figure, and the
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had been poisoned
"Wilson!"
The truth I'm telling you, as my names
Bob. Did you know my Bob, miss?''
He was standing so close to her that he
could the troubled droop of her full lips Yet his
attitude respectful that she thought only
of his mysterious revelation
Il believe you not making up a story she
said but what is behind it? Did the Earl poison
himse1f?'
by gum! you have there, miss The strange
gent said nothing about that Only you mark
my words, there will be wigs on the green here to-
morrow! Simpson, his 1ordship's man, you know
miss, is crazed about the masters death He
swears he'll speak out, matter what happens.
You limiting at something Out with it!''
Simpson says the Earl was killed a-purpose He
knows something; but | don't know what. If
did, miss, I'd tell you, honor bright, for I'd trust
you more than anybody
He leaned against the gate, and the girl felt that
he nervous, a little excited.
She was surprised and retired pace. 1.-THE
scandal will not be spread by me. Of that you
may be Naturally, l am very sorry to think
that the person lives who could wish harm to
dear old gentleman like Lord Arnclife. Goodnight,
Wilson,
Goodnight, miss he sighed
And, by the way, should you be passing to-
morrow you might call if you have any further
news
He frightened up considerably. You may
rely me, miss. Something will turn up, that's
certain, and I'll get out somehow" He strobe
off, softly whistling popular air
She watched him from the porch Il do be-
1eve" she said to herself that Wilson was sheep
ishy anxious to frt with me. Yet he is aware
that l engaged to Harry. And they say Lord
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Yes. | saw him as he came from the Hall He
has been to fetch one from the station, most
likely"
There was an indecisve pause. Then the first
speaker said with pout: :" wonder he didn't
CALL or at least wave his hand in passing. Ever
since the New-Year he makes out he has been SO
busy that he hardly give me half an houra week.
The rattle of the vehicle died away. The solemn
calm of a summers night settled down again the
quiet hamlet
Harry and you engaged, aren't you, May?"
said her friend.
"Of course we are Everyone knows that If
it wasn't for his mother should have been
married last year. As as Harry feels he is
his own master there will be no more waiting, l
tell you"
The assertive note was needessly shrill. Perhaps
Lizzie felt that she had medded enough in other
peoples business that evening it might be that
the walk homeward had cooled her temper. Any
how, she refrained now from positive assertions,
and dread of searching questions had kept her
from repeating the stray phrases she had gathered
from Edith Hollis words. But she would not
be a mischief-naker she to leave the topic
wholly.
will his lordship's death make any difference?"
she asked.
Difference? To me and Harry?"
Don't snap at me in that fashion, Nav. | only
mean that somebody else will own the Hall. Who
is it; have you heard?"
No one knows. That is Harry doesn't and he
could hear any that going. But the Earl
told him that he and his mother would not suffer-
matter what happened. Not that don't mind
telling you | shall be glad when everything is
settled
The synopsis OF preceding chapters will be
found at the end Of this inssalrnent page 10
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livery of a groom helped her to
identify the pedestrian.
" Is that you, Wilson," she
cried.
Yes, miss. The groom knew
her well, having brought her
many note from the agent.
Who was Mr.. Warren driving
to the Hall?"
Mr.. Angler, the family soli-
citor, miss.
"Oh, he has come to look after
affairs, | SUPPOSED"
The groom drew nearer. THAT,
and bit more, miss he said.
May Mannering was a pretty
girl, of the ripe-apple bloom which
is dear to the countryman' heart.
Secretly, Wilson admired her
much, and he was sorry for her
too, having used his eyes shrewdly,
being Border man"
Has anything gone wrong,
them" she asked.
well, miss, there's queer
rumors,' he admitted.
But his lordship was very
old. Surely his death was ex-
pected?"
Some people say it was a
certainty, miss"
That is true of all of us,
Wilson"
by gum, that's a fact! But
we don't know the date, so
there's no use in worrying. Any
how. folk are limiting that the Earl
had to die this afternoon"
Good gracious, Wilsonl What
do you meant"
If | say anything, you'll not
give me away, not even to Mr..
Harry?"
No. am usually reckoned a
trustworthy person.
No one need tell me that,
miss. Well, there's strange
gent here, a fishing gent staying
at Jolly Jim's,' place who up
and said to-day that his lordship
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lawyers prohibition and
brought his whip smartly down
on the mares shoulders. He was
a man prone to vent his feelings
with violence. He never SCRUBBED
to lash a horse or kick a dog
should the animal be near enough
at the moment to serve as an
object of his spite.
Let me get out!" cried Angler
with some heat.
"Ohl l am sorry. Whoa.
beauty There now, she is all
right. forgot myself. If I have
a whip in my hand | must use
it. But, look here, Mr. Angler,
this is all rot! DR.. Smalley has
given certificate. His lordship
died of heart-disease.
80 shall l, unless you drive
properly" was the curt response.
For a little time the solicitor re-
manned silent, clinging to the side
rail and nervously watching the
horses ears. Warren, cursing his
own stupidity in checking the other
mans condolences, gave closer heed
to his task. Nevertheless, they
passed through the village rapidly.
Two girls, chatting at the gar
den gate of a neat cottage,
watched the dog-cart go by. In
the dim light it was difficult to
distinguish the occupants of
fast-moving vehicle.
Isn't that Harry Warren?"
asked one of the pair, a strong,
healthy-looking young woman
whose indoor attire betokened
that the cottage was probably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-17
CHAPTER Ill.
The Threads Of
Circumstance

HARRY Warren was SO star
II tied that he forgot the
LAWYERS prohibition and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-07-29

the lieutenant sail.
1 narrowly missed one OF those coy
eted medais-snd believe that with
proper representation backed up with
e political put to ssy nothing OF the
several wounded men was only too
glad 10 help to the rear. aud incidental
" get out Of danger myself-as see by
the official records that several OF the
glory badges were bestowed for active
service IN the capacity OF aids to hos
pftal corps-the government would feel
honored TO place my name on the roll
of the American Legion OF Honor. In
the beginning Of this article mentioned
the light OF the 25th OF March. IN front
OF Fort Fisher. When the reserves OF
the enemy were run over a few OF the
>cnfederates attempted to escape One
man ] had my eye on; he was making
strenuous efforts TO escape: ne had on
his shoulder what | took 10 De battle
Tag. he paid no attention TO our orders
20 halt. and the bullets we sent after
him had no effect other than TO hasten
his flight My gun was loaded. aud
had the reputation OF being the fastest
oEAAaNNA IL Anf AES II - nOneEeH-
sary TO state where or when | was
trained: but outdsstanced three con
federate cayalrymen al Bunker Hill. in
the valley. whose hospitality was de-
ierpined not 10 accept Go after him.
John; there's q furlough and a com
mission right fornlnst you: get that
flag / started for him. and fortune
favored me: for, in looking back. he
tumbled into an abandoned pit and he
was my meati He was scared. threw
down his flag and threw up his hands.
Don't shoot, 70 Gawd's sake. Yauki Il
he drswled. Pick up that flag and
march" I ordered. Flag? flag? whar
is it?" rWhy. there" answered.
Wall. ! done toll the cap'n when he de-
tailed me TO carry that thing that
yOu'uns would sure kill me under mis-
take, He's.a hard man: he sed he
hoped yOu'uns would" I scrutinized
the fag-and smiled a hopeless smile.
Pick it up: come on: march" The
firing had ceased and we meandered
back 10 company c. I was received
warmly. aud many curious eyes we're
turned on the war-worn banner. What
regiment did it belong to-" said Sergt.
Gegsn. With a sigh OF content the con
federate flung II on the ground-it I'M
rolled-and big Mike Sullivan. OF com
pany b. exclaimed: May the devil re-
caive me II it isn't an ould stretcheri"
Misplaced bravery Tit was only a flag!
Wouldn't 7 be somebody to-day AS II
is. all the honor that will come my way
is G. A. r. button and six dollars q
month: for I'm only 60.
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A REAL GRIEVANCE.
How a Soldier Thought he Was Cap
turing Rebel Flag, But It Was
Only al Old Stretchsr.

l don't claim any medal I have a
vivid recollection OF one episode that
prevents me from posing "a a hero, and
that was close TO Nottowsy Court
House. few days before Appomattox.
writes John Brogan. sergeant. compa ny
G. Sixty-seven-h New York regiment. in
the National Tribune. I was a tanker
for Hamblin's brigade. formerly com
manded by Upton. A Twelfth Alabama
confederate with a rusty Enfield. placed
within two inches OF my right ear.
without my previous Knowledge or con
sent. procured from me an acknowI-
edgement OF The right OF Alabama 10 Sc
cede II she wanted TO. My friend from
Alabama was concealed behind a big
oak as ] approached. was drawing in
my mind pictures Of the reception that
awaited rs back in the Empire state.
when We. her victorious legious.
marched down Broadway with our KNAPP
sacks crsmwec full oil iaurels aud our
stOmachs astonishpd with bancuets at
the Seventh regment srmory-heroes
every one. myself Included To have
such a dream 50 rudely dispened-I|
don't feel risht about IL yeti But perhaps
IL Is better than fertilizing an cid Viz
ginia pasture with what little brains
had realized that the fellow be.
hind the Enheld would shoot: bur the
click-click OF my partner Vincent
Spencer. turned The tide. and the con
federate threw down his gun AMI sur
rendered I was 50 chserined and NOR
tifed that ] pulled on my blouse and
wanted 20 fight that confederate then
and there and end the war. Nothing
but fists would satisfy my wrath-shoot-
ing or Draining him would not fil the
bill; | wanted to pound him up good!
And. by-the-by. believe that ~ out OF
every 100 soldiers In our army would
resort 10 natures weapons 20 redress
personal insult. | never knew OF an in
cident where any soldier In my regi-
ment used other weapons in a personal
quarrel
was In the fight In front OF Fort
Fisher. on the lines At Petersburg. II
was dandy fight: and for bravery OF
the participants. never In the few
battles participated In. saw IL excelled
To particularize, before we went out to
attack the enemy We were msssed in
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column 70 the right OF the big lookout
We watched the signal men wig-wag-
ging in the crows nest, $50 feet in the
air. while the solid shot from the con
federAte batteries were going through
the open framework OF the tower and
knocking braces and stanchiors from
under the men signaling one well-di-
rscted shot or shell would have inished
up the boys aioft. believe. since that
afternoon. ia a personal interposition
of God Almighty. When We marched
out the confederates were still keeping
up their artillery practice. and the gal
liant signal men were stiil wig-waggiEg.
tQuery: Did any OF those men get med
alsD
AS We passed through the fort / no.
ticed that Gems. Grant. Meade and
Wright and several foreign officers
, from the meets az Hampton Roads. were
standing on the bOmbproof Inside Of
Fisher We dtployed into line. under
a fierce artillery fire. with as much pre-
cision as II forming for dress parade
A the order March" We advanced in
orderly time. with arms at q right
shoulder shift. The confederate small
arms opened from rife pits and a light
line of their main defenses We were
losing heavily. when a tall young SOL
der jumped 10 the front. and swinging
his rife over bis head. shouted. Fol
low me- men," With a yell our line
broke into a run. over the rife pits. on
10 and over their reserves and FIRST line
OF breastworks. capturing or killing
everything In our front The lead that
corporal gave US did the work: and I
believed then. and so did every man
and oficer In the Sixty-fifth New York.
that we could have taken their main
line OF works with slight loss. as Cant.
Devine. who was Ia command of our
regiment. formed us within 300 feet OF
the same fort we captured on April 2.
without drawing any artillery or mus
kerry fire. when a major on the stan
rode up and ordered us back TO the cap
tured rif5epits.
Did that corporal get credit for HIS
bravery or a medal? Here is what he
got: As our company answered roll
call the next morning. back in our old
camp. the lieutenant called him out OF
line and severely reprimanded him for
his action in taking the company out of
ais hands. and giving orders, which GO
man In his position had a right TO do.
1.-The next time you are guilty OF such
a thing I'll reduce you to the ranks. /"
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A MAN MAD.
Went into a Fight to Call StonewaI
JaeksOn's Blun and Licked
the Confederates.

We had in my company" said an
old veteran OF the civil war. "A mem
Der who had licked In fair fight every
body who would tackle him. even be-
fore We left cantonment When We
started for the front al last IL was pre-
dicted that Tom would put up a terri
BILE fight when he met the enemy. AID
that he would make a record that we
should all be proud OF. Our nrst Skin
mish found Tom running away as fast
as his legs would carry him. and great
was the downfall OF has popularity. He
went al Il. however and licked nine
different men who jeered at him. and
then We could not understand what
manner OF man he was
The captain went 1eyoni as in that
matter. lie called me 20 his tent one
day. and as result OF a long private
conversation ! had my eye out TOR Tom
when We faced the enemy again. We
were In battle line and having all we
could do 10 hold our own. and Tom
was threatening To bolt every minute,
when / said 70 him:
Tom, don't you wish you were
homer
I'D give a million OF dollars he
groaned.
Well. II those fellows over there
hadn't raised this row you wouldn'i
have had 10 come down mere at all
You cant get home now until We have
given them good hc@iag
Then, why dOn We do it, he
asked
The colonel is waiting for us 10
get mad firsL Say. Tom. do you know
what StoneWSll sacNson said about you
the other day
OF course not. bat If he's been
talking about lne h q tier look out.
he says that you are only a grsa,
big stiI
What
And that you haven't got any real
grit about you.
lie says that. II / ever meet
him
But you never will. He says you
are TOO big a coward
Then IN show him. BY thunder
let me at hint
He's right over on the other side
of this cotton held. tut you can't get
at him just now. II you v ait a.
won't wait a minGtei Hip-hur
ray! Come on boys. and give em ats.
I'll show old Stonewali whether I'm q
buffer or noti
With that" said the veteran, "ouI
hghting man jumps TO his Ieet. swings
his cap around MS head and dashes for
ward. lie was followed by the com.
pany. and the company by the regi-
ment. and as matter Of fact ouI
whole line for mile advanced and
pressed the enemy back and won the
fight II Vas ali owing 10 Tom and Dis
getting mad. and ! may add that from
that time forward he did not suffer
again with case OF the nerves. Hs
always went into a figh; mad eleal
through"
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BY MARGARET T. sANGSTER
CCopyr.sht. Loo -by Joseph u BowieS.)
As eve.y body knows. a great deal OF
space is devoted in literature and In
the daily press. 10 celebrating the vir-
tues OF wives The wite is the good
angel OF her hcms and her tenderness.
tact and seize. al can never be over
praised. Bat "a 90 little Is said In
commentator Ga the continual self
sacrifice and uaoOIrusive goodness OF
husbands. and particularly OF hus-
bands in America. iers. II anywhere.
is the married Noman's para l.se. She
has more leis IRE. more freedom 10 go
and come. and in maay ways has more
luxury in lie than her husband dreams
OF having. American husbands toll
steadily in the marsst place and make
light of their labor. II only they can
crafty the tastes aad ambitions OF
their wives. and build for their chill
dren homes better than they them
selves hid in their childhood.
The husband OF sn invalid wife 10
often eminent for patience and kind
ness. his strong. brave chserfulness
tidlng her over periods Of distress, and
his ceaseless vigilance for her comfort
never falling. We have had in this
country the example OF rare heroism
and unstinted devotion shown by the
martyred President Mckinley. to his
delicate and suffering wife. That as
siduous care never varied. The utmost
pressure OF state affairs did not inter
fere with II. and in the Last hour of
mortal pain. his final thought was for
her
In a city. not far from New York. a
woman has been a prisoner upon her
couch OF pain for many weary years.
She has been unable 10 turn herself
in bed. or TO use her poor. twisted
hands in holding so much as the light
est book. Never once has the patience
of her husband failed TOR his Indomi-
table courage, which has matched her
fortitude. once lowered its crest She
has been surrounded by the most deli
cate attentions. musicians have been
brought 20 her home. concerts have
been planned there, flowers have
bloomed for her. and all tnat wealth
and love can do have been lavished 10
make her invalid condition endurabie.
In the same city. in very humble
home. cobbler has stitched at his
bench year by year. mending shoes and
earning bread for himself and his wife,
who has lain most OF the time help
less cripple in little room just over
his shop. The CHEEKY German is a man
of few words but he has had the in
yincibIe patience of love Just as Nc
Kinley had, and as his richer nelghbor
has
Robert Louis Stevenson Gives an In.
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Yes" said the angular female. this
horrid burglar actually pointed q re-
vo.ver at me and prevented pe from
speaking a word
''Horrible." exclaimed the plump
woman
And SO humiliating. too" continued
the g. Z. My husband was present and
now suppose he'll be trying the same
experiment" Chicago ews.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-07-29

do you see that nan In the frayed
trousers? Wei, he has been shouting
for free street cars aad free electric
lights"
And is he supportedg"
Yes. by free lunch. "--Chicago Daily
News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-07-29
A Phenomenon .xpIained.

II once made $3.50 IN Wall street."
you astonish nae. How did !; hap
penn"
Il found job in an ONCE down
there, and II was several weeks before
they discharged ne."--Chicago Rec
ord-Heraid