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Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
OrdInance No. 11,s5s

(NeW oerlSSJ.
An Ordinance Of the Mayor and Council
Of the City of Los Angeles fixing and es-
tablishing the curb lines on a certain
street in the City of Los Angeles.
The Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section l: That the curb lines on
each side of -
DAYTON AVENUE.
street are hereby fixed and established
lines Of said Dayton avenue between
the aforesaid limits.
Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage of this Ordinance and shall
the Los Angeles Herald, and thereupon
and thereafter 1t shall take effect and
/ hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinanoe was adopted by the Council of
the City of Los Angeles at its meeting If
II. ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk.
Approved this 10th day of October.
1905. ~ , 3,
1923 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
Ordinance No. 11.sA3


An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council
OF the City of Los Angeles, establishing
the grade of Waterloo street, from Belle
vue avenue to Kane street o,,.-. :.
The Mayor and Council of the City OF
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
WATERLOO STREET,
hereby established in accordance with the
following elevations;
At the intersection with Bellevue ave-
east and northwest corners. as now es-
tablished on Bellevue avenue.
At point on the west, side 40 feet north
grade shall be 4S9SO and 1927 at a point
on the east side opposite thereto.
Al; point on the west side go feet north
grade shall be. 44O.1O and 44OOs at point
on the east side opposite thereto.
At point on the west side 80 feet north
OF the north line of Bellevue avenue the
grade shall be 440.n and 440.7O at a point
on the east side opposite thereto.
At point on the west side 100 feet north
on the east side opposite thereto.
At point on the west side l2O feet north
grade shall be AL .35 and AL .S5 at a point
on the east side opposite thereto.
Al, point on the west side 14O feet north
grade shall be .S8 and AL .SS at a point
on the east side opposite thereto.
At point on the west side 160 feet north
of the north line of Bellevue avenue the
grade shall be 44l.22 and 44l.22 at a point
on the east side opposite thereto.
At the intersection with Kane street the
grade shall be 439.O0 at the southeast cor
ner and $500 at point on the west side
opposite thereto, as now established.
And at all points between said desig-
mated points the grade shall be established
so as to conform to a straight line drawn
between said designated points.
Elevations refer to the top of the curb
are in feet and are above plane which
is 255 feet below City datum plane.
Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify
to the passage of this Ordinance, and shall
cause the same to be published once in
the Los Angeles Herald, and thereupon
and thereafter 1t shall take effect and be
in force.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinance was adopted by the Council OF
the City of Los Angeles at its meeting OF
OCTOBER 16, 1905.
II. ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk.
Approved this 10th day of October, 1905.
OWEN McALEDR,
1923 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
Ordinance No. 11,sb7
1923 1t

An Ordinance of the Mayor and
Council of the City of Los Angeles, fix
ing and establishing the curb lines on a
certain street in the City of Los An
geles.
The Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section 1. The east and west curb
lines of
AVENUE TWENTY SIX.
from the produced north line of Leon
street, to the south line of Dayton ave-
nue. are hereby fixed and established
parallel to and distant twenty-three
(23) feet at right angles from the CEN
ter line of said Avenue Twenty-six as
now established between said limits.
Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify
to the passage of this Ordinance and
shall cause the same to be published
once in the Los Angeles Herald, and
thereupon and thereafter 1t shall take
effect and be in force.
/ hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was adopted by the Council
of the City of Los Angeles at its meet
ing - October 16, 1905.
H. J. LELANDE,
City Clerk.
Approved this 10th day Of October,
1905.
1923 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
Ordinance No. 1880


An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council
of the City of Los Angeles, establishing
the grade of Folsom street. from Ever
green avenue to Dobinson street.
The Mayor and Council of the City Of
Los Angeles do ordain as. follows:
Section 1. That the grade of
FOLSOM STREET,
from Evergreen avenue to DobinSon
street is hereby established in accordance
with the following elevations:
AT tbs the araSe e6a be at
west corner and 3H.5O at the southwest
At the, intersection with Forest avenue
east corner, 90 at the southeast and
northwest corners. and 3l4.5O at the south
west corner.
At point on the north side 26O feet east
of the east line of Dobinson street the
grade shall be 3l9.34 and S19.N at point
or. the south side opposite thereto, ere
At point on the north side A0 feet east
of the east line Of Dobinson street the
grade shall be 1897 and 1888 at point
on the south side opposite thereto.
At a point on the north side 20 feet east
grade shall be s2O,21 and S2O.A at a point
on the south side opposite thereto ere
of the east line of Dobinson street tho
grade shall be 32O.96 and s21 90 at a point
or. the south side opposite thereto.
of the east line of Dobinson street the
grade shall be 321.sS and 22.O5 at a point
on the south side opposite tneretO.
At a point on the north side 160 feet east
of the east line of Dobinson street tho
grade shall be 1928. IL and S2S 81 at point
on the south side opposite thereto.
At a point on the north side 140 feet east
of the east line of Dobinson street the
grade shall be S24.5O and 824 80 at a point
on the south side opposite thereto.
At the intersection with Dobinson street
the grade shall be 1886 90 at the northeast
corner and 336 90 at the southeast corner.
And at all points between said desig-
mated points the grade shall be es-
tablished so as to conform to a straight
line drawn between said designated
points
Elevations refer to the. top of the
curb, are in feet, and are above a plane
which is 255 feet below City datum
Sec Q. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage Of this Ordinance, and shall
cause the same to be published once In the
Los Angeles Herald, and thereupon and
thereafter 1t shall take effect and be in
force
1 hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinance was adopted by the Council OF
the City of Los Angeles at its meeting Of
October 16, 1905.
H. ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk.
Approved this 10Th day of October, 1905
OWEN MoALEER,
1923 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
Notice of Street Work

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday. the I'd day of October.
AID. 1905, the Council of the City of
day, adopt an Ordinance of Inten ton
numbered HIS (New Series) to have
the following work done, to wit;
That a vitrifed pipe sewer be con-
structed in said city in
HILL CREST DRIVE,
from westerly terminus to easterly
terminus between the points, on the
lines, at the elevations, and on the
and profile of said sewer on file in the
office of the City Engineer of said city,
said plan and profile being numbered
sewer shall be built across such street
or alley intersections, and with such
manholes, junction chambers, flush
tanks, iron covers, steps and buckets,
and other appurtenances, as are desig-
mated upon said plan and profile.
Said Improvement shall he con-
structed in accordance with said plan
and profile; in accordance with plans
office of the said City Engineer; and in
further accordance with the specihca-
tions therefor on file in the office of the
City Clerk of said city, said specifica-
Crest drive, from westerly terminus to
easterly terminus in the City of Los
Angeles" and which specifications were
approved by said Council at its meeting
plan Oe and profile, said id'' plans MH'G and said said
specifications are hereby referred to
for more particular description of said
work.
Sec. 2, That the said contemplated
work of Improvement, in the'opinion of
said City Council, Is Of more than local
or ordinary public benefit and said City
Council hereby declares that the district
In the said City of Los Angeles benefited
by said work or improvement, and to
be assessed to pay the costs and ex-
penses thereof, is described as follows:
All that portion OF the City of Los
Angeles included within the followin q
described exterior boundary line, to
wit:
Commencing at the most northerly
corner of lot 20 of Map of Roselawn
place, as per map recorded in Book O.
page Sc of Maps, Records of Los An
geies County; thence from said point of
beginning southerly in a direct line
to the most easterly corner of said last
mentioned lot; thence westerly and par
allel to the southerly line of Hill Crest
drive to the most southerly corner of
lot 81 of said last mentioned map;
thence northerly in a direct line to the
most westerly corner of said last men
toned lot; thence easterly along the
southerly line of Hill Crest drive to
the point of beginning.
Reference is hereby made to said Or
dlnance of Intention for further par
ticulars. "
JAMES IIANLEY,
10-23-2S ct Street superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
Ordinance No. 11,S22

An Ordinance declaring the intention Of
the Mayor and Council Of the City OF Los
Angeles to establish the grade of Avenue
south line of Myers and Kullfs Highland
Book OF Maps. at page 1oe. Records of
NHS The apMgsseS Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles do ordain as folloWs: 49,
Section That It is the intention HEgsss Hf the ne
'''-"' AVENUE FIFTY ONE.
from Montezuma street to the south line
race, as per map recorded In Book q OF
Maps, at page 10e Records OF Los An
geles County, in accordance with the fol-
At the intersection with Montezuma
street the. grade shall be 63760 at the
southwest corner and 6a6.Oo at the south
At a point on the west side, 20 feet
south OF the south line Of Montezuma
street. the grade shall be 65751. and $500
at a point on the east side opposite
At point on the west SIDE, 40 feet
south of the south line Of MonteznaImlaa aI "a
street the grade shall be 637.22, and 686,T7
at a point on the east side opposite
At a point on the west side, 50 feet feet
street the grade shall be 636.65, and $685.
at a point on the east side opposite
thereto. ~ "a ..4
AT q point on lIlo WbbI SluS1 oV A0Sb
south of the south line Of Montezuma
street the grade shall be 635.65, and 6S5. .7S
at point on the east side opposite
At a point on the west side 100 feet
south OF the south line of Montezuma
street the grade shall be 634.25, and 634.62
at point on the east side opposite
At a point on the west side 100 feet
south OF the south line of Montezuma
street the grade shall be 632.59, and 633. O0
at point on the east side opposite
At the intersection with said south line
of Myers and Kulli's Highland Park ter
race the grade shall be 6O500 on the west
side and 60SOO on the east side. -
And at all points between said dealg-
mated points the grade shall be estap-
lished so as to conform to stralghs
line drawn between said designated
Elevations refer to the top of the curb,
are In feet and are above plane which
Is 255 feet below City datum plane.
Sec. O. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage of this Ordinance, and shall
cause the same to be published for ten
days in the Los Angeles Herald ana
thereupon and thereafter 1t shall take
effect and be in force.
I hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was adopted by the Council OF
the City of Los Angeles at its meeting OF
H. j. LELANDE,
City Clerk.
Approved this 10th day of October, 1905.
OWEfI McALEER.
1o-2s-s1, 1l-1-1ot Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23

Notice of Street Work
Public notice is hereby given that on
M9nd3y Mo- tb the 2d dqy q to Of c 4GtOSer F D.
geles, did, at it's meeting on said day.
adopt an Ordinance of Intention, num-
bered 11,711 New Series), to have the
following work done, to wit:
1st That said
in said city, from the west line of
Mohawk street to the east line os
sections of streets excepting such por-
tions of said street and intersections
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-
fications for the construction Of graveled
geles on file in the office of the City
Clerk of said city, said specifications be-
ing No. 26 (New Series).
I'd. That a cement curb be con-
structed along each line of the roadway
W west line of Mohawk street to the
east line. of stanislaus. street, (eX-
line of said roadway upon which a
cement or granite curb has ALREADY
been constructed to the official line
j.
cations for constructing cement curbs,
on file in the office of the City Clerk,
said specifications being No. % (New
Sd, That a cement sidewalk five t5)
feet in width be constructed along
each side of said Ivers avenue from
the west line of Mohawk street to
the east line of Stanislaus street,
(excepting such portions of said
street between said points along which
cement or asphalt sidewalk five. (5)
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
Sec. 2, The Council Of said city 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, in
Guiding the cost of intersections, and 1T
Act of the Legislature of the State Of
California, approved February q, 1893,
as amended by an Act OF the Legislature
amending said last named Act, which
1899, that bonds shall be issued to repre-
sent 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 %
per cent per annum, payable semi-annu
ally on the second days of January and
July of each and every year.
Reference is hereby made to said Ordi-
nance of Intention for further particulars.
JAMES HANLEY,
10-2S-2S ct Street Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
ordInnnce No. 1892

(NeW SerleS.)
An Ordinance of the Mayor and Council
of the City of Los Angeles establishing
the grade of Boulder street, from Ever
green avenue to Dobinson street.
The MaV1r and Council of the City Of
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section l. That the grade of
BOULDER STREET,
from Evergreen avenue TO Dobinson
street. is hereby established in accordance
with the following elevations
At the intersection with Evergreen
avenue the grade shall be $4,000 at the
northwest corner and $4,000 at the
At a point on the north side $50 feet
east of the east line Of Forest avenue
the grade shall be $4,000, and 32S.00 at a
point on the south side opposite there
At the intersection with Forest ave-
nue. the grade shall be $4,000 at the
321.00 at the southeast and southwest
corners.
east of the cast line of Dobinson street
and at a point on the south side OPP
posite thereto the grade shall be 325.00
At the intersection with Dobtnson
northeast corner and 32700 at the
southeast corner
And at all points between said Gesig-
mated points the grade shall be estab-
lished so as to conform to a straight
line drawn between said designated
points.
Elevations refer to the top OF inc curp,
is 255 feet below City datum plane.
Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify
to the passage of this Ordinance. and
once in the Los Angeles Herald. and
thereupon and thereafter 1t shall take ef-
feet and be in force.
/ hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinanee was adopted by the Council of
the City Of Los Angeles at it's meeting
October 16, 1905.
II. ]. LELANDE.
City Clerk.
Approved this 10Th day of October. 1906.
OWEN McALEER.
1923 1t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
Notice Inviting Proposals for the Pur-
chase of Boating ana Refreshment
Privileges of Eastlnke Park,

Sealed proposals viii be received by
the undersigned until the meeting or
the Board of Park Commission on
Thursday, October 26, 1905, at 1880 a. m.
for the boating and refreshment priv
iIeges of Eastlake Park.
The term of lease will be for two
years commencing November 1, 1905.
titled check for 5000 drawn in favor OF
owen McAleer, Chairman of the Board,
as guarantee that the bidder will
VIII Win the % bid If same Is awarded m dfrinf to- bim
The Board of Park Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any and all
bids.
r. II. MULLALLY,
Secretary of the Board of Park Com
missioners,
1o-21-25 5t
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23

Public notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the I'd day of October, A. d.
1905, the Council of the City of Los An
geles, did, at it's meeting on said day,
adopt an Ordinance of Intention, num-
bered 11,711 New Series), to have the
following work done. to wit:
1St That said
Los Angeles herald., 1905-10-23
Noticc 0f street WOrk

OIIy OTtIh.
Approved this 10Th day of October 1905.
OWEN McALEER,
1n-o2 Ii Ma NtnH.
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
LOCAL POLICYHOLDERS
Of EQUITABLE ORGANIZE
Those of United States Geological SUI
vey Appoint Committee to Act
With Governor Warz1eid.

The policyholders of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society of New York
who are members OF the United States
Geological Survey, have held meeting
and appointed d committee to act in
Harmony With the crimmins committee
eff New York, Of which Governor War
held. of Maryland, is a member.
The aim of these committees is To
bring about reorganization of the
Equitable Assurance Society to tbs ex-
tent at least of making it legally a mu-
tuai Insurance company.
me local committee yesterday pre-
pared and sent to Governor Wartieid Il
iist OF the Dolicyhoi1It rs who haze enus
far heea enrolled The committee IS
very desireus OF obtaining the names OF
any and al policyhoIders of the Equit-
able who desire to see a muck-neesIed
reform brought about III a graf zaaan-
cial interest
Those interested In the matter are re-
quesfed te communicate with William
Taylor e I1ona. Edward w Parker e. C.
Eekel, arthur 2. Davis. and chasies T.
Sooke. who compose the committee of
the tinted States Geological Suryey.
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
MRS. ROBERT IREDELL
a NEWSPAPER OWNER
Visitor to Washington to Attend Meeting of Continental
Hall Committee of the Revolutionary Daughters.

not entirely go out of the family she Is
training one OF her sons. boy OF TWEEN
" years. for newspaper career
Rodney Rogers Iredeii Is her dramatic
critic and Is fast winning for himself
recognition outside his own city for his
clever and noteworthy dramatic reviews
He is close student Of the stage and
It's people and. according to the paper y
clever business manager. is looking for
ward 10 doing great things in this line
before many raore years
4 Prominent q. a R.
Mrs. IrekleIl Is prominently identified
with the Daughters OF the American
Revolution. and Is in Washington now
for the purpose of attending meetings
OF The Continental Hall committee, Of
which she is a member. She is an en-
thusiastie worker for the hall project.
and is doing much for the collection OF
funds toward its elimination.
Like other members of the society
Mrs. Iredeu Is deeply interested in the
forthcoming eleetior OF the president
general. but. at this. time, is unable TO
say just what the result will be. She
declares things have not reached q
definite point yet. nor are they even at
a stage where one can foreteII, al
though the congress Is but few weeks
off
The general lament among members
o. the society seems TO be that the cor
stitution forbfds Mrs. Fairbanks can
didacy this year, and with others. Mrs.
IredelI deplores the fact that even In the
entire society of talented and capable
n omen there does not seem to be d
worthy SUCCESSOR to the wife OF the
Vice President.
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
CARPENTERS WILL GET
INCREASE IN WAGES
Agreement Reached Under Which Pay
viii Be Increased to Four Dol
lars a Day After July I.

Wages of carpenters IN the District
will be advanced from $50 to 81 per
day ON aud after July l.
This IS the substance CT an announce
ment which has Just oeen made to build
zsng contractors IN Inc city, the new
scale being the result, 1t IS said. Of a
recent conference and agreement be-
tween the Master Builders Association
and the Joint District Council OF Wash
ington-
Previously it had been the intention
of tae carpenters to make the new de-
rand to be effective on May I, but on
account IT much unfinished work. which
was contracted for under the prevailing
wage sealesand which If win be iupos-
sfbie TO complete before summer, the
July date was finally agreed upon by
both parties.
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
BAPTIST WOMEN WILL
HOLD MISSIONARY MEETING

The annual meeting Of the Woman s
Baptist Missionary Associa ton will be
held IN the First Baptist Church tonor-
row afternoon and evening. The Rev.
X. 4. Thomson and wife, missionaries.
who have devoted the better part OF
their lives TO work in Japan and the
Rev. }. Z. Cummings. Of Henzada. Bur
ma, viii be The principal speakers st
the two sessions.
another meeting Of the Baptist women
OF the city viii be held on Friday at the
First Baptist Church. the coca sion being
q special prayer service for hons. mis-
stons ano Inis5ioaaf ies.
The Washington times., 1905-03-12

In accordance with the provision in
the last naval appropriation bill. pro-
hibiting the expenditure OF money in
excess OF appropriations an order has
been issued by the Navy Department
stopping work on the training ship
Cumberland, IN course of construction
at the Boston navy yard.
It is thought an ORDER may be issued
later, stopping work on the training
ship Intrepid. at the Mare Island navy
yard. Officials fear that IL may be
found necessary to order work stopped
on the baftIesl1ip Connecticut before
July l. It is hoped. however. that the
saving resulting from the. cessation Of
labor on the training ships Ha.iy enable
the work on the Connecticut TO con-
tir.4fe
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
WILL HEAR ARGUMENT
IN A PENSION CASE

The District Supreme Court will on
March y hear arguments IN the suit
brought by William Ossenberg. of Tren-
ton, N J.. against the Secretary of the
sions.
ossenberg received Sc a month pension.
He seeks to secure a writ of mandamus
compelling the Pension Bureau 10 issue
an order for AN examination looking TO
an increase.
The departments reply filed yester-
day sets forth that Ossenberg had failed
to take an appeal 10 the Secretary,
which was his 1.atural remedy
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
COMMISSION To BEGIN
INVESTIGATION At ONCE
Win Start Inquiry into the Natarali-
cation Of Aliens IN Several
Big Cities.

Members of the commission Just ap-
Pointed 10 investigate and report on the
Iissfssfsnliza ton Of aliens with view to
regulate tbs admission Of men of foreign
birth to citizenship viii take urs their
important duties without delay.
Not the least ef the evils to be cor
recteei II that of the prevention Of l5ssi-
Iot-hox frauds. by which hundreds OF
aliens are Illegally naturaiized ana
Voted.
Among the cities 10 be visited by the
members of the commission, are New
York. Boston, philadelphia, Chicago
San Francisco and other large eenters
throughout the West
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
New Imported Maffings

T h g stock of
MATTINGS is at
its best now. All
the new importa-
tons of fine China,
japanese. and Da-
mask Mattings are
are on show. The
q Il q ] ( | Z 5 a 7 c
the best that come
and the big variety
CT patterns EN-
braces everything
that s new and
pretty. You'll pay
less for good Mat
tings here than you
viii pay anywhere
and you may pay
as convenient.
The Washington times., 1905-03-12
PRESIDENT TO SPEAK
TO THE TRACT SOCIETY

At Grace Reformed Church. FTfftea.,r..
and O streets northwest. this morning,
President Roosevelt viii deliver short
address to the American Tract Society.
which will hold special services there.
This IS the church which tic President
attends regularly. Ne set speech vii be
prepared by the President and his
rafrfs viii be brief The Rev John
schick VIII present the President 10 the
-eangrega ton.
The hour set for the special services Is
at II oseIack.