Los Angeles herald., 1905-03-21
To Advertise for Bids


To Advertise for Bids
The city clerk was instructed yester-
day by the council to advertise for bids,
which. are to be opened April 10, for
furnishing the city with stationery,
bread, meat, fuel oil and groceries.
Restaurant Robbed
A restaurant owned by Mrs. Carrie
Jacobson at 112 West Seventh street,
was entered by thieves Monday morn
ing and the cash register rifled. The
intruders also helped themselves to
some choice cigars.
Water Tower Accepted
On the recommendation of Chief Lips
and the board Of fire commissioners,
the council yesterday accepted the
water tower which has just been com
pleted for the city fire department by
H. Gorter.
Charged With Burglary
Frank Watson and Albert Smith,
boys, were arraigned in Justice AUS
tins court yesterday on charges of
burglary. 1t is alleged the boys were
implicated in the recent robbery of
C. c. Pitzer's store. Their examina-
tions will be held later.
Bitten by Dog
George Mullin, bartender, living at
127 East First street, was bitten by
q dog early yesterday morning. The
dog had been given to Mullin by a
Oft cd re- wv
owner. Mullin was treated at the re-
ceiving hospital where eleven lacera-
tions were cauterized
Death of Frank v. Gilman
Frank v. Gilman of Pomona, former
ly of this city, passed away last Thurs
day after a lingering illness, the i'm
mediate cause of death being spinal
miningitis. The deceased is survived
by a widow and three children. Mrs
Gilman will accompany the body to
Madison, Mo-, for burial.
Meeting at Volunteer Hall
Rev. E. A. Healy, pastor of the
University Methodist church, will
preach this evening at the hall of the
Volunteers of America, 12S East First
street. H. E. Staples will have charge
of the music. Mrs. C. A. Kelleway Will
assist. The meeting will be in charge
of Mrs. Frances Helen Fish.
Cruelty to Animals
l.. H. Myers was fined $5 by Justice
Austin yesterday morning on a charge
of cruelty to animals. The prosecu-
4 tion was conducted by Officer thinner
of the S. P. C. A. who charged the
man with driving horse unit FOR
use. Kon Ling, resident of China
, town. was charged with similar or
fense and will be tried Wednesday.
Paper on Weather
L. e. Blockman of Santa Maria,
has forwarded to The Herald paper
or weather conditions in California
since the first observations were made.
He draws conclusions favoring the
building of reservoirs for the storage
of water. Mr.. Blockman was prevented
from attending the recent water con-
eress on account of the results of the
storm on the coast.
Forty Hours Alteration
The forty hours alteration was COM
menced Sunday at St. Patrick's church
with a solemn high mass at which Rev
John A. OReilly Of Louisville, Kyr
was celebrant. Father Connolly
preached at the service last evening
The alteration will close with solemn
high mass today at 10 a. M, Rev
Joseph Kaiser of the cathedral, cele-
brant: Rev. Father Connolly, deacon
and Rev. P. ]. O'Reilly, the pastor,
sub-deacon.
Knew Not of Injury
p. Harkins, laborer, 5S years of age,
was treated at the receiving hospital
Yesterday for an aggravated case OF
fracture of the humerus. Harkins fell
from a ladder last Friday while al
work ON a building on Also street. His
left arm was broken at the elbow
hut the man failed to appreciate the
extent of his injury and did not know
his arm was fractured until told by
the surgeons at the receiving hospitai
Hose Specifications
chief Lips of the fire department
Yesterday filed with the council the
specifications for the 500 feet of hose
needed by the department. The hose Is
10 be two and a half inch double
iacketed cotton. rubber lined and mil
dew proof and must be capable OF
standing a pressure of 400 pounds to
the square inch. Each length will be
tested in the department machine shop
ana if more than per cent of the hose
bought breaks or leaks at the specified
pressure the whole lot viii be returned
to the firm furnishing it.