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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
COTTON OR SHODDY INAFABRIC

Worsted cloths are less often aduI- tcrated than woolens and are more easily detected. X cotton wOrsted is q lie on the face of it.. for the cotton stands out with prominence. But of ten cotton thread is twisted with d wOrsted thread. and to determine it's presence it is only necessary to take the twist out of the thread and then examine its component parts
 Cotton, having long staple, can be carded and cOmbed with wool to be spun into worsted yarn. This is done to cheapen the cost of production. Cotton is carded and spun with wool and sboddy. not so much to cheapen the yarn. for cotton is generally as ex- pensiye as some shOddies. but is intro. duced to give strength or spinning qualities to the stock. In many cases the shoddy is of such short staple that it would not stand the drawing in spinning. and as it would make the cost of the yarn too high to put in enough wool to give that lacking strength, cotton is put in for this pur- pose.
 The percentage of cotton in fabric can be determined in this manner: Take a small piece of cloth and weigh it. Now boil it for five minutes in T per cent solution of caustic soda. Take out what is left and. if any. it is all cotton, The wool will all be dis solved. The percentage of shOddy cannot be determined except by ex- perience.
 A cloth or yarn with shOddy in it is easily detected by it's feel. Cloth made of all new wool is softer feeling than on containing shoddy. for the latter has lost that new. soft. springy feel peculiar to wOOl.-American Wool and Cotton Reporter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Japanese Ship Names.

It Is of interest to learn that Japan has christened her big battleships after great mountains and the small war ves- sells from some we'll known natural fea. lures of the country. It may also be mentioned, that at the end of the name of f.eyery.Iapanese ship is either the ter mlnatl0n Kan or marh Kan means war vessels and is applied, oi course. only to the emperor's fleet "Maru," which means round. is applied to merchant vessels-why, it is difficult to say.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
What the Hand Sym bolizes.

Look where We will, we find the hand in time and history, working. building inventing, bringing civilization out oi barbarism. The hand symbolizes power and the excellence of work. The me. chanic's hand. that minister of elemen. tai forces, the hand that hews. saws, cuts builds, is useful in the world equall! with the delicate hand that paints wild flower or molds a Grecian urn, or the hand of statesman that writes law The eye cannot say to the hand: "I have no need of thee" Blessed be the hand! Thrice blessed be the hands that work!- Hlen Keller, in Century.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Nurses Are Unfit.

The nurses who went to Japan were received with courtesy. but the medical department of the Japanese army has been frightfully embarrassed by their attentions. Their inability to eat Jap anese food. or to live In Japanese style have proved an almost complete bar to their usefulness Record.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Indigo Manufacture,

Artificial indigo is now manufactured in Germany in large quantities and the low prices asked for it have tended to reduce the production of the natural in- digo in East India. The latter country exported only 65.OO0 hundredweight oi indigo last year. against 10000 hun dredweight five years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Where Napoleon Died.

Longwood. Bonaparte's house in St. Helena, is now a barn. The room in which he died is a stable. On the site Of his former grave is machine for grinding corn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Fried Mushrooms.

Soak the mushrooms for few min- utes in salt and water and then fry them slowly in butter. Season with salt and pepper. Lay them in dish, hollow side up. and pour over them the gravy from the pan.-Chicago Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Save the Horses.

If we are ever to haze any more wars like this between Russia and Japan. let us hope that the good Lord will permit them to be fought out with the use of au- tomobiles. and not with the use of horses.-Our Dumb Animals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Excellent Plumb" Pudding,

Take one pound of suet. shred very small and sifted. One pound of raisins stoned. four spoonfuls of flower" and four spoonfuls of sugar. five eggs but three whites. beat the eggs with little salt. Tie up close and boil it four hours at least-Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Solved at Last.

Teacher-All the meridians. you must remember. converge at the poles.
 Shaggy Haired Pupil-Then why don't these people who want to find the north pole follow one of them there meredians clear mp to it?-Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Behind the Times.

Emphatically the young man who is 15.y years old by the calendar and who is only IS years old in mind ana man ner. is handicapped to-day as he never before could have been handicapped in tjstory.-Minneapol Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Worst Conveyance.

The omnibus is probably the slowest, the least comfortable, and the most uncertain type of vehicle built since the ark.-London Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
PostporeG,

He-I-rd propose to you if | knew what to say.
 She-You would not if you knew what I should say.-CasseIl's Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Carrots and Green Peas.

Boil separately one pint of green peas and one pint of carrots, cut into dice. until tender. Mix and season with butter. salt and pepper.-Chicago Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Hardened Feet.

People who go barefooted and those who wear sandals instead of shoes. it is said, rarely have colds in the head or any form of influenza
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Canoe Dwarfu.

Owing to constantly living ID canoes . race of dwarfs in British New Guinea are losing the use of their legs. while their chests and arms are abaormally developed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
For a pslicious Nut Bread.

For Delicious Nut Bread.
 Add chopped nuts. hickory or Eng fish walnuts, to any entire wheat or gra- ham bread recipe, allowing two-thirda of a cupful of nuts to each medium. sized loaf.-Houseksep
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Swiftest River.

British India has the swiftest river in the world. It is the Sutlej, which. in 1so miles, has a descent of 12.000 feet H-ri- H
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
When Language Fails.

When a man in his pajamas bumps his shin on a rocking chair it is sur prising what q weak washy thing his vocabulary seems to him.-N. Y. Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
X-Rays Find Pearls.

Oysters are now examined by X-rays to ascertain if they contain pearls. This saves injuring them by opening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Much for Missions.

The total of giving for missions in the Methodist Episcopal church last year was more than two and half millions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-11
Short Legged Japs.

The reason that the Japanese aze q short-legsed nation is owing to tkslr habit of sQuatting on the floor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-26
Notice nf Street uror,-

Public notice is hereby given that on
Wednesday, the 9Th day of July, 1906. the
Council or the City of Los Angeles did,
at its meeting on said day, adopt an Or
dinance of Intention, numbered III 23S New
Series), to have the following work done,
70 lsti Ti'' That
NAMES AVENUE,
In said city, from the west line of
Vermont avenue to the east line
intersections of streets (exceptine such
portions of said street and intersections
as are required by law to be kept in
pany having railroad tracks thereon,
and also excepting such portions as
have already been graded and graveled
to the official grade in ACCORDANCE with
the plans and profile on file in the
office of the City Engineer and speci-
fications fIsets for S. grading and .graveling
Of Los Angeles, on file in in the e." office 'ef Of
the City Clerk Of said city, said speci-
fications being No. 80 New Series)
structed along each line of the roadway
of said, Maines avenue, from the
%est the iins ssst If ne Vsr%Snt
(excepting. along such portions of the
line of said roadway upon which a
cement or granite curb has already
and grade), in accordance with specifl-
cations for constructing cement curbs,
on file in the office of the City Clerk,
said specifications being No. 20 New
Series).
Sd. That a cement sidewalk four "a
feet in width be constructed along
each side of said Names avenue,
to the east line OF Romeo street
(excepting such portions of said
street between said points along which
a cement or asphalt sidewalk four "a
feet in width has been constructed to
the official line and grade), said side
walk to be constructed in accordance
with specifications for constructing
of the City Clerk of said city, said
specifications being No. 23 (New
Series).
Reference is hereby made to said Ordi-
nance of Intention for further particulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
7-24-29 ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-26
PUsLIc ADVERTISING
NntIc. I'D 49, No..

Notice ~ street work
yyodDaead yDnc notee Sc H a. hherepy given that on
Council OF the City OF Los Angeles les ala. itdy
at its meeting on said day, adopt an Ordi-
nance OF Intention, numbered II. "a New
series), TO have the following work done,
BUDLoNG AVENUE.
In said city, from the south line OF
Washington street to the produced north
line OF the Couveriey Tract, including ali
intersections OF streets (excepting such
portions OF said street and intersections
as are required by law to be kept in
pany having rfR"T railroad tpsESn tTacEs II thereon TS
and also excepting such portions as
have already been graded and graveled
and accepted), be graded and graveled
to the official grade in accordance with
the plans and profile on file in the
office of the city Engineer and spool
streets in the city OF Los Angeles WITH
the natural gravel of the street, Class
y, on file IN the office of the City Clerk
Of said City, said specifications being
2d. That a cement curb be con-
structed along each line OF the roadway
e 96s Ssid snn,D Budons Ts wSsD,rrton from
line Of the couveriey Tract tex-
.cepting along such portions Of the
cement or granite curb has already
been constructed to the official line
and Rrdde), In accordance with specifl-
GATORS for constructing cement curbs.
on file in the office of the City Clerk,
said specifications being No. % New
Sd, That a cement sidewalk five t5l
feet in width be instructed along
each line OF said Budlong ave-
washington street to the pro-
duced north line of the Couverley Tract
Excepting such portions of said
street between said points along which
n cement or asphalt sidewalk five (b)
feet in width has been constructed to
walk to be constructed in accordance
with specifications for constructing
cement sidewalks on file In the office
OF the City Clerk OF said city, said
specifications being No. 20 (New
Sec. 2. The Council of said city here
by finds upon estimate of the City
Engineer that the total cost of said
improvement will be greater than fifty
cents per front foot along each line of
said street, including the cost of inter-
sections, and 1t is hereby determined
ture Of the State Of California, ap-
proved February 9th, 1898, as amend
ed by an Act of the Legislature amend
ing said last named Act. which amend
ing Act became a law March I'd, 1899,
that bonds shall be issued to represent
the cost of said Improvement. Said
bonds shall be serial. extending over a
period of ten years, an even proportion
of the principal sum of which shall be
payable annually, on the second day OF
January of each year. by coupon, after
their date until the whole are paid and
per cent per annum, payable. semi an
and July of each and every year.
Reference is hereby made to said olrdi-
nance of Intention for further particulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
7-24-29 Ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-26
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
NotIc- 81 strret worlr

MnNlrE OF street WnFM
Se aGfs the I 5S eTss Say S1 Sny sa1a isS5
the Council OF the City OF Los Angeles
did, at its meeting on said day, adopt
an Ordinance OF Intention, numbered
1922 New series), to have the follow
ing work done, TO wit;
FORTY NINTH STREET.
Central tf tlSy avenue to the east line
OF Domlnguez street, including all
intersections Of streets excepting sucn
portions OF said street and Intersections 9
as are required by law to be kept in
order or repair by any person or com
pany having railroad tracks thereon,
and also excepting such portions as
have already been graded and graveled
to the official grade In accordance with
the plans and profile on file In the
office of the city. Engineer and speci I.
graveied streets, Glass d. in the City OF
Los Angeles, on file in the office OF the
City Clerk of said city, said speciflca-
tions being No. 29 New series).
I'd. That a cement curb be con-
structed along each line of the roadway
of said Forty-ninth street, from the
west line OF Central avenue to
the east line of Dominguez street
line OF san roadway upon which a
cement or granite curb has already
been constructed to the official line
ana El0ueD, IN ACCORDANCE with SpeclIl-
cations for constructing cement curbs
on file in the office of the City Clerk
Series).
Sd That a cement sidewalk five (5)
feet in width be constructed along the
south side of said Forty-ninth street,
from the west line of Central avenue
to the east line of Dominguez street
street between said points along which
a cement or asphalt sidewalk five (5)
feet in width has been constructed to
the official line and grade), said side
with specifications for constructing
cement sidewalks on file in the office
OF the City Clerk of said city, said
specifications being No. 2S New
Sec 2. The Council of said city here
by finds upon estimate of the City
Engineer that the total cost of said
Improvement will be greater than fifty
said street, including the cost of inter-
sections and 1t is hereby determined
in pursuance of an Act of the Legisla-
proved February 27th, 1898, as amend
ed by an Act of the Legislature amend
ing said last named act. which amend
ing act became law March I'd, 1893,
that bonds shall be issued to represent
the cost of said improvement. Said
bonds shall be serial, extending over a
period of ten years, an even proportion
OF the principal sum OF which shall be
payable annually, on the second day of
January of each year. by coupon, after
their date until the whole are paid and
to bear interest at the rate of seven (7J
per cent per annum,, payable semi-an.
and July of each and every year.
Reference is hereby made to said Or
dinance of Intention for further par
ticulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
7-24-29 ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-26
Ordinance No. 1888


owners to improve a portion of Bryan
street, under private contract.
The Mayor and Council of the City OF
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section l. That permission is hereby
given the PTRg%eTEtNy PRR%TN STRsrs STRSET on
from the south line of Marathon street
to a point 597.n feet south of the south
line of Marathon street. to improve said
street under private contract In the fol-
lowing manner, to wit
To grade and gravel Bryan, street in the
City of Los Angeles, from the south line
south of the south line of Marathon
Except such portions as have already
been graded and graveled and accepted
said grading and graveling to be, done
e on e In the ofce of the cy
on file in the office of the City Clerk of
said city for. grading and -gravelng
geles with the natural gravel of the
street. Glass A, said specifications being
No. 80 New Series).
To build and construct cement curb
along each line of the roadway of said
Bryan. street, from the south line Of
Marathon. street to point 697. feet
south of the south line of Marathon street
excepting along such portions of the line
of said roadway upon which a cement
or granite curb has already been con-
structed on the proper line and grade),
in accordance with specifications on file
in the office of the city Clerk of said city
of Los Angeles for constructing cement
curbs. said specifications being No. %
New Series).
To build and construct a cement side
walk five (5) feet in width along each side
of Bryan street. from the south line of
Marathon. street to point 597.n feet
south of the south line of Marathon street
excepting such portions of said street
between said points along which a cement
or asphalt sidewalk five (5) feet in width
has already been constructed on the
to be constructed in accordance with
specifications on file in the office of the
City Clerk of said city. said specifica-
s To build De and and GO Construct TW eie cobble-paved
gutter along each side of said Bryan
street from the south line of Marathon
street to point 597. II feet south of the
along such portions of the line of said
roadway upon which a cement or granite
gutter has already been constructed to
the official line and grade)
Said cutters shall be three and one-half
(31s) feet in width excepting at intersec-
tions of streets, where said cutters shall
be seven % feet in width; and said gut
with the plans and profile thereof on file
in the office Of the City Engineer, and
in accordance with specifications. for the
e IN the Office Of the city Gerf sad
specifications being No 7 New SeriesJ
Provided all of said work is done
under the supervision of the Street
superintendent of said city, and fully
completed to his satisfaction and ac-
ceptance on or before the first day
of March, 1906.
Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify
to the passage OF this Ordinance and
cause 1t to be published once in the
Los Angeles Herald and thereupon and
thereafter 1t shall take effect and be in
force.
Ordinance was adopted by the Council
Of the City OF Los Angeles at its meet
ing Of July II, 1905.
II. ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk.
Approved this 2lst day OF July, 1906.
OWEN McALEER,
1925 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-26
Notice Of Street Work

Public notice is hereby given that on
"Wednesday, the 5th day Of July, A. d.
asoS. ss. the Council Il. Of the City Of Los An
adopt an D.. Ordinance of Intention, num-
lowing TSo work done. to wit:
FIFTIETH STREET,
In said city, from the, west line. Of
Central avenue TO the east line
intersections of streets (excepting such
portions of said street and intersections
as are required by law to be kept in
pany having railroad tracks thereon,
and also excepting such portions as
have already been graded and graveled
to the official grade in accordance with
the. plans and profile on file in the
office of the City Engineer and speci-
in Re fGe S of kos snG 8ngss sFsyeRs Ms
>, on file in the office Of the city CLERK
OF Of said si City, said specifications being
I'd. That a cement curb be con-
stfructs9dd sa9d along as each line Of the roadway
the east line of Mckinley avenue
lexcepting, along such portions of the
line Of said roadway upon which a
been constructed to the official line
and grade), in accordance with speclfi-
cations fol. constructing cement curbs,
on file in the office of the city Clerk,
said specifications being No. 20 New
Series).
feet in width be constructed along
from the west line of Central avenue
to the. east line Of Mckinley avenue
(exeepting such portions of said
street between said points along which
a cement or asphalt sidewalk four AZ
feet n width has been CONSTRUCTED to
the ,officiaI line and grade), said side
walk to be constructed in accordance
with Specifications for constructing
cement sidewalks. on file in the office
specifications being No. 2S tNcw
Sec. 2. The Council of said city here
by finds upon estimate of the city
cents per front foot along each line OF
SAID street, including the cost OF inter-
sections, and II is hereby determined,
IN pursuance Of an Act Of the Legisla-
proved February 27th. 1898, as amend
ed by an Act of the Legislature amend
ing said last named act, which amend
ing act became, law March I'd, 1899,
that bonds shall be issued to represent
the cost Of said Improvement. Said
Donds shall be serial, extending over a
period or ten years. an even proportion
ol the principal sum Of which shall be
January OF each year. BY coupon after
their date until the whole are paid and
70 bear interest at the rate OF seven (7)
per cent per annum, payable semi -an-
nnaliy on the second days OF January
ana July OF each and every year
Reference Is hereby made TO said Ordl-
nanee OF Intention for further particulars
a.. 49,. JAMES HANLnY.
4-24-1s 81 street Superintendent
Los Angeles herald., 1905-07-26
7-2s 1t
Ordinance No. 1881
New Series.)

(NoW SerleS.)
An ordinance authorizing property OWN
ers Ia improve a portion Of Forty-seventh
street, under private contract,
The Mayor and Council OF tne CITY oi
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section l. That permission Is herepy
FORTY SEVENTH STREET,
from the west curb line of Moneta avenue
TO the west line of Walnut Park, TO Inn
In the following manner, to Wit;
stIsst TO graftss n the Cit City ef Los Angeles from
the west curb line of Moneta avenue 70
the west line of Walnut Park, inciuolng
all intersections OF streets h 1excs99s s9ed and
Travelled and accepted; said grading ana
travelling to be done in accordance u witn
the plans and profile on ME ~ ~ the Ine oimod and
sneeifications on file In the office OF tne
City Clerk Of said city for grazing anq
graveling Streets Class B, IN Ine ,.eue Sley of of
The street said specifications being NO. sl
I" build and construct cement cnrp e
along each line of the. roadway OF SAID
Forty-seVenth street, from the Yves. cul,yy
line Of Moneta avenue TO the west line q
Walnut Park Excepting along SUCH SUCH
horizons of the line Of said roadway upon
which cement or granite curb has al
ready been constructed on the proper l nus
and grade), In accordance with specIlsn,car Is,e,,
tions on file in the office OF the Clty Slern ,an
of said city OF Los Angeles for construcT
ling zee cement curbs, said specifications be-
ing No 90 New serles),. s,ao-
10 build and construct a cement siue-
walk five (5) feet In width along eacn
side OF Forty-seventh street. from the West
curb line of Moneta avenue to the west llne
OF Walnut Park (excepting. such portions
Of said street between said points alons
which a cement or asphalt sidewalk nye
Isl feet in width has already been con- con-
structed on the proper line ana graoeli
said sidewalk TO be constructed IN Ac-
cordance with specifications on flie In tne
office OF the City Clerk OF said city, saiu
specifications being No. 2S (New Seriesl
Provided all OF said work Is done nnuer
the supervision Of the Street SuperintsnQ-
emf OF said city and fully completed 20
his satisfaction and acceptance on OF De-
fore the 18th day of August 1900. -.
Sec q The City Clerk shall certify 70
the passage OF this Ordinance and cause
II 10 be published once In the. Los An
aeles Herald and thereupon ana thereal-
Ter AZ shall take effect and be IN tolce
hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinance was adopted by the Council ot
the City OF Los Angeles at its meeting Ok
'Ns :" II. J. LELANDn.
City Clerk,
Approved this 2ist day Of July, 1895.
7-2s It Ma7rS'