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Notice--Civii service Examinations.


w Civil Service Rules and Reguia-
lions OF the City of Los Angeles, notice
Is hsatRg s VIII b be he fG% op satuda
the 10th day of February, 1906. begin-
ming at 8 a. m. at Grand Avenue school,
In the City Of Los Angeles, Cal, for
for admission to the eligible list in
classifications and divisions as desig
mated below:
Division II, Glass z, Fire Inspector,
Building Department.
Division III, Class 20, Assistant Super
intendent OF Buildings. Building De-
Division L. Class 49, City Hall Guide.
Division f, Glass T. Wireman, Elec-
trical Department.
DivisioneK, Class 20, Meter Inspector,
Water Department.
Division X, Glass ~. Waste Inspector.
Water Department.
Division X, Class 16, Assistant Steam
Engineer, Water Department.
Division I, Class 20, Asphalt Foreman.
Street Department.
Division /, Glass 20. Asphalt Worker.
Street Department.
Division /, Class 5, Engineer Steam
Sweeper, Street Department
Division D, Class 8, Grade /, Ensi-
neer Engineer Department.
Division d. Class 3, Grade 2, Survey
or, Engineer Department.
Division d, Glass 4, Craftsman. En-
gineer Department.
Division d, Glass 8, Instrument Man,
Engineer Department.
Division D, Glass 8. Chairman, En-
gineer Department.
Division D. Class II, Night Foreman,
Otufall Sewer. Engineer Department.
Division d, Glass IL. Assistant Super
lntendent Outfali Sewer, Engineer De-
partment.
Division A, Glass 9, Deputy Assessor,
Assessors Department.
Said competitive examination will in
clude tests of proficiency in Reading.
Writing, Spelling. Arithmetic, knowI-
edge of the duties of the several posi-
lions named, general and specific ex-
perience tending to fit the applicant
Tor such position; physical health, mus
cular strength. soundness and ACUTE
ness Of faculties, personal habits,
as will fairly attest the capacity OF
persons examined to discharge the
duties of positions which they seek.
Applicants must appear in person at
the office of the Civil Service Commis-
sion not less than. eight days before
the date fixed for the Examination, and
Ale, under oath, an application in form
prescribed by the commission, blanks
Tor which will be furnished on request.
BY order of the Board of Civil Ser
vice Commissioners.
D. w. EDELMAN,
W. A. SPALDING, Secretary.
Ian o. Feb. 10.
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xotIee-olvIl Service Examination.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 20, lJUb.
~. Civil Service Rules and Regulations
Of the City of Los Angeles notice is
hereby given that a competitive, exam
nation for promotion will be
Of February 1906 beginning At
1915 South Figueroa street, in the City
OF Los Angeles, Cal, for the purpose
or examining applicants for admission
to the eligible lists IN divisions and
classitications as designated below.
Division c, Glass Co. Driver Fire
Department.
are limited as follows:
Drive. to Hoseman.
Also, on tho same date and at the
same place will be held competitive
examinations for original entrance to
the eligible lists In divisions and classl :
foations designated below:
Division G.. Glass 2, superintendent OF
Engines and Machinery. Fire Depart
ment.
Division c, Class 5. Hoseman, Fire
Department.
Division c. Class Z. Maehlnist Fire
Department.
Said competitive examinations will in-
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Netice az PuhIIc NYorlx

Public notice Is hereby given that at
day OF January, 1906, the City Coun-
ell OF the City OF Los Angeles adoptel
an Ordinance, designated as Ordinance
No. 12,436 New Series), declaring It's
intention to order the following inn
provement to be made. to wit;.
That
FIREMAN STREET,
a public street OF the City OF Los An
Reies be widened to a width of thirty
five feet, between Temple street and
its southerly terminus, In said city.
Reference rs hereby made to said
Ordinance on file in the office Of the
city Clerk OF said city for further par
ticulars.
street Superintendent or the City OF
Los Angeles. a-0-14 lot
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Notice OF Public work

Public notice Is hereby given that az
its meeting held on Monday, the 18TH
day OF January, 1906, the City Com;
ell OF the City OF Los Angeles adopted
am Ordinance. designated as Ordinance
No. 12,435 New Series), declaring its
intention to order the following tm-
proyement to be made, TO wit:
METCALF STREET.
a public street OF the City OF Los An
geles, be opened TO width of nifty
feet. from its present southerly term,
mus southerly into Court street, In said
city.
Reference is hereby made to saic
Ordinance, on file In the office or the
City Clerk OF said city, for further par
ticulars.
Street superintendent OF the city Of
Los Angeles. 2-5-14 lot
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The Washington times., 1906-07-08
Engagements

Mrs. S. F. Baughman, OF Berryviiie.
has announced the engagement CT her
daughter. Mary Katherine. to John A.
Lutz, OF Washington. Miss Baughman
is an exceedingly attractive young lady
and a favorite in Berryville society.
Mr. Lutz. who comes OF an old Vir-
ginia family. is a prosperous young
business man Of Washington.
Mr. and Mrs Robert Randolph Gotten.
Of Cottendale. y. c. announce the en-
gagement of their daughter. Sally
Droomgoole, 20 Russell Benjamin Wig
gin, OF Boston. Mass. The marriage will
take place In the fall The bride-elect
IS a sister OF Lieut. Bruce Gotten. L. S.
A, and of Lieut. L. A. Gotten, L. S. \.
Mr. and Mrs. F. +. Graham. Of 1877
Munroe street northwest. announce the
engagement of their daughter, Louise,
to Joseph l. Purington. Of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Emmons. OF
Boston, have announced the engage
ment Of their daughter. Miss Susan En-
mons, to Irwin Mcdowell Garfield. son
Of the late President James A. Garfield
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

ton Yesterday for the Mediterranean.
accompanied by Der son. II. c. Candee.
Gen. J. ". Reilly. L. S. A. and Mrs.
Reilly have closed their home In Wash
ington for the summer. and will be In
Atlantic City, y. j., until rats in Sep
tember.
Mr. and Mrs. ". P. Kyle viii be
absent from the city until the middle Of
September
Harry L. Beach. OF New York city.
formerly of Alexandra, Va. has sue
cessfuily passed his examination for
commissioned officer IN the United
States Navy. with the rank OF ensign.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew B. Graham have
closed their SixteeLsn street residence
ana with their boys are now located for
the summer at their cOIntry home, Fort
Richardson, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. T. Graves. of 23l
Eighth street southeast. have gone 20
Baltimore to visit friends,
Or. W. ". King. Of the United States
Public Health and Marine Hospital
Service and Mrs. King, have taken an
apartment at the Wyoming for the sum
mer. DR.. King having been assigned to
duty at the Hygienic Laboratory.
Frank W. Smith. assistant clerk Of
the District Supreme Court and As
sistant United States Attorney Harvey
Given sailed yesterday from New York
for visit to London. They are ex-
pected to return about August Is.
Major Gen. A W. Greedy, United
States Army, and Mrs. Greedy have
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

party 10 be given in honor Of the twen-
ty-hrst birthday anniversary of their
son. Leo FisheI az Villa Flora. on
Wednesday evening
AIr. and Mrs. Samuel Pack and
daughter. Ruth. have gone TO Fairfield
for the summer.
William Fellheimer. accompanied by
bis father. has gone up To SaranaC
Lake. y. Y. FOR the summer.
Air. and Mrs. Sol Minister have moved
into their new home on Ontario road.
Miss Mildred Morris and Miss Della
Fishel leEye town today. Ia spend about
two weeks at ST. Georges Island. Nd
Captain Auerbach and Jerome Fishel
are enjoying "a camping expedition at
Ocean City. n J.
The members Of the PKeouix Club,
chaDeroned by Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Sigmund. are spending the day down the
river on the Mary N
Miss Rosa Hart Frank. Of Baltimore.
is the guest Of her grandparents. Capt.
and Mrs. a. Hart. of the Romaine.
Eighteenth and V streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry J. Goodman. who
are at Falls Church. Va. with their
family for the summer. entertained a
few young friends Friday evening. as a
surprise 10 their daughter. Miss Celeste
Goodman, in honor of her birthday. The
lawn was beautifully decorated with
japanese lanterns. and a large bonfire
was used for roas ting marshmaIlows
Those present We're: Miss Rosa H
Frank of Baltimore: Miss Ernestine
Rich. Miss Rita Baer, and Herbert Rich.
David Baer. Lester Neuman. Lester A.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

I"N
packed ready almost the moment the Speakers
gave fell at the nj of long session.
scarcely a in Washington.
the Representative and Mrs James Mann,
and will divide their be-
that city andth country place.
breaking of the Diplomatic Corps Sir
Henry LenoN accompanied his
prominent diplomats leaving the
while either sailed for Europe'o have
japanese only diplomat still
Washington taking life pleasantly delightfully."- He
their
side of the embassy and otherwise enjoying
themselves
strike the lingering Wash
ngtond there are lot of them for in no other city country
while
during younger nothing
skating parties twenty high
few
sightseeing parties the latest
Every evening parties twenty excit
ing generally given years
Washington They telephone
of managers going party,
pass of This
embarrassing rummagng for small change and wide
Navy people and others of Of
society Hnger Washington fallen victim
of meeting friends the frvO-
ous jaunt
Weekend parties have country
delightful
remind of the old days when
"befo war big parties from all directions, in
horseback but all bent enjoyment The
generosity simplicity
supplying artificial forms of enjoyment being
left to riding, driving, and outdoor sports
England country
great guest during
social and he frequently fovors Americans with his
engagement sacred both by hosts and Coury
tradition declares that when sovereign visit the
the his property.
King the breakfast but usually
luncheon and dinner 1t IS not etiquette for
anything therefore the hostess
takes passes royal
herself Finger glasses at dessert supplied only to the
guests
but front the mus procured
Even Virginia and Maryland where the house party is now
the than provide ample for his
Nearly them and he must extensive
and supply housing Tor their motor drivers etc inns has led to
and other temporary structures which lend quite
turesque air to the estates
School Board
high which held well her qualifications
for such place She is woman OF attributes Of mind and char
the would undoubtedly
strengthened long standing
the accomplished women in official life in Washington
Mr. and Mrs Longworh England and
Paris where they being extensively entertained They
be guests of
Longvorh just joined by
mother, Mrs. Nicholas LongwOrth,
Mccormick
Longvorhs scarcely
law Reids in elegant entertainment.
embassy
is being
the Italian ambaado Paris Countess Torne quite
of the
miniature work basket while another thing much
elegant There fifty
guests reception coton which followed
ner Mr. and Mrs. Per- Belmont were there
Mccormick distinguishing herself for elaborate gowns
Show the Polo richly
pale black and white
Miss Carter daughter the First Secretary
bassy London Mrs Carter becoming extremely
She
splendid given by
Whitelaw Reid for Mr. and
and she called for admiration.
pretty her beauty
white lilies hair
Jewels
Lady abroad
gown pale blue gaoe silk
a of turquoise.
Mrs Roosevelt has led quiet life
Island
attended social affairs She is deeply interested
which Mrs. W.
are members.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Mrs. Martha S. Gielow, president gen.
eral of the Southern Industrial Educa-
tional Association, left Washington Fri
day on a tour through the West In the
interest of the association.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08
Personal

Gen. BENJAMIN LeFeyre, of Washing
ton. accompanied by his brother, Harry
LeFevre. of Dayton, Ohio. sailed from
New York yesterday via the Atlantic
Transport LlHe for London. They will
remain abroad until October.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. F. Pilson and their
attractive family. whose Washington
home is at 2025 Columbia road. have
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Marx, Bernard Baer, Arthur Neuman.
Maurice Eiseman. Melville Fisher, Dud-
ley Meyers. Of Baltimore. and Irving
Rice. OF Chicago.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Mrs Churchill Candee, whose enjoy
able entertainments were a feature OF
social life in Washington last winter
and the season before, sailed from Bos-
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Mr. and Mrs. William Cato have ar
rived al Nahant. after having spent the
winter at the Cairo. in this city. They
own the Tudor at Nahant. which is
most attractively situated on the lower
road not far from the boat landing, and
it is one OF the most conspicuous OBJ
jects on that shore as one approaches
by water.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

It was published early in the week
that Mrs Fish's dinner was 10 be
bathing suit affair. OF. in other words.
her guests, who numbered forty, were
10 dress in their costumes that they
wear when taking a dip at the fashion
able BaileV's Beach This story result
ed from a vivid imagination. and Mrs.
Fish at once denied it. Curiosity. how
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The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Mr. and Mrs, A. NJ. Fishel, OF this
city. have issued invitations for a stag
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Miss Wolven and Miss Fuger, both of
Washington. We're the guests CT honor
at IA strikingly pretty tea party at Fort
Mckinley. Me. last week. when Mrs.
Whitcomb and Miss Whitcomb, wife
and daughter Of DR.. Whitcomh. were
hosts. Colonel Fuger. retired. and Mrs.
Fuger. and Lieutenant Fuger. all we'll
known here from their long residence
at the barracks. We're among the guests.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

gone to New Castle, y. II, TO spend the
summer. They will make their home
at the Hotel Wentworth. which last
year became memorable because of the
Japanese-Russian peace conference held
there. It was Miss Zelma Pilson who
started the cheering. when the terms OF
peace were announced.
large contingent of people well
known in Washington are stopping at
Bronxville. n. Y. for the summer. Col.
and Mrs. Theodore Bingham being
among the number. John L. Newbold,
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

The past week has been marked by
several entertainments, among them be-
ing the dinner given by Mrs. Stuyvesant
Fish at "Crossways'' on the evening OF
the Fourth and the surprise baby party
given Miss Gladys Deacon at the resi-
dence of her grandmother. Mrs Charles
Baldwin. on Bellevue avenue, known as
Snug HarbOr"
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Mrs. II. G. Hollenberg, corresponding
secretary OF the Southern Industrial
Educational Association. left Washing
ton last night for a short trip 10 Old
Point Comfort, and viii return Tues
day-
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Wakehurst. James J. Van Aliens mag
nificent summer home, which was closed
last summer when Mr. Van Allen went
abroad 20 take up his residence, is 70
be opened again this season, upon the
return TO this country Of his daughter.
Miss May Van Allen. Who IS sailing
from Europe the latter part Of this
month, Another place To be opened this
years is Mrs. o. II. p. Belmonts
marble palace, which has not been 90
year is Mrs. o. Il 2. Belmon's
occupied the beautifu. estate but one
season after her separation from VII
liam X. Vanderbilt.
This year 1t is being opened for her
son and daughte--in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
William X. Vanderbilt. jr.. who have
not been in Newport for several years
The opening Of this show place Is
great pleasure TO the cOttagers.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

been enjoying a short trip 10 Yosemite
Valley and thence to Los Angeles and
San Diego. They are accompanied by
Capt. Frank /. Wlnn, United States
1 rruv.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

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The Washington times., 1906-07-08


The High View Pleasure Club held its
second picnic and dance at High View
cottage July e. Games were enjoyed
during the day and dancing al night
The grounds We're decorated with Amer
lean flags and Chinese lanterns. Re
freshments were served during the even
ing Among those present were Mr.
and Mrs Nanderschaaf 1iT. and Mrs
F. A. Eberle and daughter, Mr and
Mrs. John Wells. Mr.. and Mrs Robert
LawrensOn. Mr.. and Mrs. John Brecht
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hill. Mr.. and Mrs
r. s. Lawrenson, Misses Carrie and
Ella Lawrenson. Carrie. Alice, and
Lottie Kramer. Maud Brown. Lula
Wahling, Sarah Oliphant. Jennie and
Rita Gross. Clinton Brown. a. J. Davis
J. Kerper +. K Plant Joseph Brown.
Robert Brown, NJ. Ehbar. John Tolliver,
Charles Boyd. David Hooper. =. Y.
Brown, George Lusby, Robert Morris,
Herbert King. Harry Beach. Thomas
Kramer Miss Esther LaWreusOn, OliH,
Sewel, and Raymond LawrensOn.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Mrs. Walker Fearn. whose short
periods of residence IN Washington
gave her many friends here. has just
concluded a visit to Queen Elizabeth Of
Roumania. with whom she became in
innate during the time the late Walker
Fearn was Minister 10 Roumania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Barton French.
who are touring Europe in automobiles,
waited in Paris for Mrs. Fearn TO join
them. and she is now enjoying the
pleasures of a leisurely journey through
the picturesque parts OF France. on
the tops of Mr.. French's splendid ma
chimes are circular structures. arranged
for carrying baggage. where are stored
extra tires and automobile appliances.
along with many of the luXuries not 10
be found in small inns and hotels.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08
Newport Gossip.

NEWPORT. r l.. July The New
port summer social season has again
opened on its endless chain OF gayeties
and from present outlook. despite the
fact that there have been reports 10 the
effect that the season is TO be a quiet
one, Newport will see one Of the gay
est seasons in its history as there are
many important events planned by the
social leaders. Their are at present sew
eral Of the younger set who are spend
ing their hOneymOous abroad. but they
are 10 return anG have l0ok-ln at
Newport later on and their coming viii
surely mean many dinners and dances
given in their honor
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Major Gen. A. W. Greely, United
States Army, and Mrs. Greedy have
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Miss Rosa Hart Frank. OF Baltimore.
is the guest OF her grandparents. Capt.
and Mrs. A Hart. of the Romaine,
Eighteenth and V streets.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

William Fellheimer. accompanied by
bis father. has gone up To SarauaC
Lake. y. Y. FOR the summer.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

"A popular Washington man. is making
his home there just now. and Mrs JET
ferson Davis. widow Of the late Presl-
dent of the Confederacy, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. r. J. Hayes.
Dr. Garnett l. Hills sailed from New
York yesterday over the North German
Lloyd Line for Europe, 20 be absent un-
I'll the middle of September.
Mr.. and Mrs George Bowers have
gone 10 the CatsklIl Mountains. and are
stopping at the Mountain House.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Francis Ruggles. the
latter formerly Miss Mabel Perkins,
whose wedding was one OF the most not
able social events of June. are spending
their honeymoon at the Sycamore. Lake
Georl e. n. Y. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c.
Perkins and Miss Perkins have gone
abroad for the summer.
Miss Vessels has returned 20 Wash
tington from a delightful visit 10 her
sister, Mrs. r 3 Dugan, at Fort OEie-
thorpe. Ga. Mrs. Dugan gave "a delight
ful dinner for Miss Vessels during her
stay.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Pack and
daughter. Ruth. have gone TO Fairfield
for the summer
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

party to be given in honor Of the twen-
ty-frst birthday anniversary Of their
son. Leo Fishel. az villa Flora. on
Wednesday evening.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

Air. and Mrs. Sol Minister have moved
into their new home on Ontario road.
The Washington times., 1906-07-08

The members Of the PKeonix Club.
chaDeToned by Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Sigmund. are spending the day down the
river on the Mary N
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1906-06-21

La Petite Alma, the greatest child
toe dancer and contortionish in the
world, heads the bill OF Leonard 4
ROwler's Vaudevillians who will be
seen ~ Leonardtown. on Monday
and Tuesday. June Is q 26; Chap
sico, June q; Hughesville, June
q, and La Plata. June 20 a %.
This is the greatest all-star aggrega-
ton of theatrical talent which ever
toured Southern Maryland, and the
star of this star troupe is the little
girl whose wonderful feats of con.
tortion and remarkable grace as o
dancer have ad vanced her TO the top
OF her profession and will un-
doubtedly prove the mostinterestinR
entertainer who has ever visited this
county. There will be q special
matinee for the children at Leonard
town on June 26.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1906-06-21

From Orr Regular CsrrsspeAdent.
Frequent timely rains. Corn and
tobacco are growing veil. vegess-
bles Of the pulse kind and esculens
roots are plentiful; and cireuitous
route soa nsighbors house 20 barrow,
q meas Of French beams for dinner
In . "trip not taken nowadays.
We notice that well constructed
bitches carry the water from low
places, and bicycles are used soon
after heavy rains.
Soft crabs do noe form Q dainty
dish-something reserved % spe-
cial gratification-down here In this
land flowing with milk and honey"
They are large and well favored.
The appesites Of epicures could DO
satisfied rs TO favor etc.
Soon harvest will be in full blast,
and fair yields are anticipated.
Rye and oats are cereals not raised
for market.
Mail contractors and past masters
perform their respective duties
well. Mr.. g. l. Smith has good
horses, and he Ia always on time.
Il Is 10 be hoped THAI she tslephone
line will be completed during the
current summer. II WIN % . reu-
letter day for the district.
Summer broaders from Washing
Ton. d. c.. viii soon put In their ap-
pear ance. The Dunbar resort on
Smiths Greek is commodious. Ex-
cellent accommodations. Hne bath
ing, and the scenery is picturesque.
Politicians are tacit. Really We
do not know of any just now of the
type Of Metternich whom Talleyrand
contemptuously styled o politician
who changed his aims ETC., fire.
quently, that 10, by che week.
Carpenters are kept busy build
ing and repairing.
Mr.. Pembroke Smith and family
have moved 10 Baltimore. Mr..
Smith. with the assistance Of friends,
will keep Q small grocery.
Poultry raisers are having bad
luck with their turkeys. Pow
ders and tinctures do not arrest the
grim messenger. Few incubators
are used.
Mrs. Cough p. Edelen. Of Balti-
more, is visiting Mrs. Flora Miles
near St. Mary's City.
Ministers OF the gospel essay 10
get their hearers 10 be thoughtful.
etc.. and in doing so 10 rise out of
moral inanity 20 spiritual activity.
AxzANA.