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THE REVISION THEY ADVISE. The Citizens' League and the Proposed Charter Changes. All the Responsibility for Appoint ments to Be on the Mayor. The Work of a Committee of Representa tive Citizen*— Snperfluoue Of- Uvea to lie Cat Off— KeO onirnendattoue. Tbe committee of tbe Citizens' league has concluded its labors iv preparing a draft for a new city charter, and for its efforts certainly deserve great credit. Tbe members, wbo are G. J. Griffith, T. V. Stimaon, J. 8. Slaueon, F. W. Wood, T. W. Brotherton, Abbott Kinney, Kas pare Cohn, Otto Brodtbeck, have pre pared a report to tbe council committee ou charter revision, which in substance is as follows: We believe that aeveral of the officers of our present city government aro superfluous because tbe duties attached to them are purely administrative, re quiring no exercise of special skill or judgment, and could be performed by a deputy at a moderate ealary as well as by a department head at a large atipeud. I'articularly is this true with regard to the offices of street superintendent and water overseer. In tbe former we bave an official with a large salary who simply execute) the will of tbe people ac ex pressed in ordinances of the council and the etate laws, whose work properly be longs in the office of the city engineer, lie can do little witbout the advice and consent of the engineer; tbe latter pre cedes him in all work save in the small matter of street cleaning. Tbe engineer is tbe originating officer in all things, and should be the executive officer also. Tbe same conditions apply equally to tbe office of water officer, and in addi tion thereto there is tbe fact that the work of this office is light. We there fore propose tbat the offices of street superintendent and water overseer be consolidated with that of city engineer, and tbat the duties heretofore per formed by such officials be hereafter performed by the city engineer through tbe medium of deputies. The offices of city assessor and city tax and license collector are also unneces sary. In tbe case of the city assessor we have an official drawing a good salary, employing several deputiea whose com bined pay aggregates a very large sum. Tbe entire work of thia office consists of aeseesing city property, wbich could readily De performed by adopting the assessment of the county assessor and hia deputies. The latter make a thor ough canvaea of tbe city property and make a comprehensive record of it, and then the city assessor goes over tbe same ground, making another.-sreanaiect. Wo believe that this double work is unnec essary, and bave therefore proposed to abolish tbe office of city assessor. As regards tbe city tax and license ct Hector, tbe work which he does can as Mell be done by the county tax collector at the same time that etate and county taxes aro collected. This will add no burden to the duties of his office, and will possess the great advantage of making all taxes payable at one time and place, besides saving the expense of the city tax rad hceuen collector's office. The proposed amendments make it obligatory on the council to limit the number of deputies and employees to the minimum force, and we believe that this will died a great saving without hampering tbe administration of affairs. In the matter of salaries we bave pro ceeded on the theory tbat tbe city's business needs and deserves the services of the most competent and upright men that can be procured, and following tbia idea we believe tbat offices in which a higti degree of tesbnical ability is re quired of the bead should be paid a salary which will command the ability necessary to administer its affairs prop erly. Those offices whose functions are of a purely administrative nature and can be conducted by almost any intelli gent man, are entitled to receive only euch salaries aa are paid in the bueineae world to ordinary clerkship. We believe that the dignity and im portance attached to the office of mayor, and the responsibility placed thereon by the proposed amendments, mike it necessary that a generous salary should be paid to that official in order that men truly representative, and of high char acter, may accept tbe office without too great a sacrifice of their private inter ests, and that the incumbent may be enabled to uphold the dignity and pres tige of tbe city before the world. Tbe offices of city auditor, city engi neer and city attorney require tbe services of successful professional men who can command large compensation in the outside world, and we therefore believe tbat good salaries should be paid to tbe incumbents of these offices, and have proposed such. 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Persons able to O show hey are reaolar subscribers will <v be exempt from this extra payment. quent, laws and ordinances are neg lected and become dead letters, and in competent men till offices because tbe responsibility for wrong acts, negligenoe and incompetence is shifted from one place to another, and is never settled ; therefore, we believe tbat the mayor should be tbe executive head of the city government, in fact as well as in name, that he shou'd be charged with tbe full responsibility of tbe proper administra tion of munic ptl affairs, and tbat he should ba invested with powers suffi cient to enable him to conduct those affairs satisfactorily. We have, there fore, proposed to place in his bands the appointment of as many of tbe city officials as possible with the idea that if he appoints a poor official, he may at once remove him and appoint a better. Under this system, if an office be im properly or incompetently conducted, the people have one man to go to for redress, and be cannot avoid the issue nor shift the responeibility. Concerning the administration of tbe different offices, we have proposed sev eral changes which we believe will greatly benefit tbe publio service, among them being amendments to the duties of tbe auditor, and also concerning the receipt of city money. We believe that no officer should receive money but tbe olty treasurer. We believe that all fees, assessments and payments of any na ture whatsoever should go directly to the treasurer, instead of being paid to different other officials and held by them until they have large sums on hand, sometimes exceeding the amount of bonds of the officials holding tbe same. We therefore propose that all moneys be paid direct to the treasurer. Under tbe present system tbe auditor, whose greatest duty is to keep full and accurate accounts of all business trans actions of. the city, is unable to do co from the fact that the accounts and rec ords of other city officials are almost in dependent of his office and in most cases are incomplete and unsatisfactory. We believe tbat perfect records of all trans actions of each office should be kept, including the receipt and disposition of all materials and supplies as well ac money. Tnere should also be a compre hensive account of all labor performed. These records ahould be communicated to tbe auditor's office at regular periods, in order tbat his office may have tbe necessary full and correct account of all business transactions of tbe city. We therefore propose that tbe auditor ar range a system of accounts, to be ap proved by tbe counoil, for all other city offices, and in conjunction therewith a eyatem of monthly reports wbich will bring their transactions into thorough touch and harmony with tbe auditor's office, and place municipal affairs upon the Bame solid basis on which all suc cessful business enterprises are founded. These few points demonstrate tbe the ory on which we bave based enr pro posed amendments, and from a careful study of the entire situation and con clusions drawn from past experience, we are satisfied that the adoption of these amendments will result in a substantial retrenchment in the expense of the mu nicipal government, and tbat at the same time it will materially enhance its efficiency. A DANGEROUS PROPOSITION. No Large Petroleum Tank! Needed In the Center or the City. There was no meeting of the board of fire commissioners yesterday, on account of the absence from the city of Messrs. Brodrick and McLain. Commissioner Kuhrts was on band, pale from tbe ef fects of hia recent illness, but there be ing no quorum the mayor did not at tempt to to sit without one. A matter which would bave come np before the board, bad there been a quo rum, was tbe asking of a permit to erect a tank to hold several thousand gallons of petroleum on Mott alley, far tbe use of a laundry on Main street abutting on the alley. It ia quite un necessary to say that no such concession ahould be made. If such a tank ia abso lutely necessary, let it be erected on Grand or Bunker Hill avenue and the oil piped down to the laundry, but no auch bid lor a conflagration should be tolerated within the most densely populated portion of the city, until somebody discovers some way to diveat petroleum of its exploeive qualities. Should an explosion of such a quantity take place, it would not leave one brick upon another in the district bounded by First, Third, Broadway and Loa Angeles streets; and it ie quite un necessary to aay tbat tbe city does not require laundries on Main street quite co badly as to risk a calamity of that sort. It is hardly possible that the board of lire commissioners, with or dinances to that effect so plainly worded and placed before their eyes, could grant a permit of this sort. THE BOARD OF HEALTH. They Held an Orderly and Important Meeting Yesterday Aftarnooo. Tho board of health held one of tbeir advisory meetings yeetordey afternoon at tbe city ball. We say advisory, because there is little else to the board of health beyond work of a coneultory character. The executive work of the hoard is performed by tbe health (.llicer, and, generally speaking, be goes ahead and does about as be deems proper, and consults ths board later on. In discussing the sanitary precautions needed for protection ot the city from the Asiatic black plague, or any other scourge, it was resolved ac tbe sense of tbe board that. Loa Angeles bas a popu lation of 75,000 souls, and that sanitary precautions must be founded on that basis. On motion of Dr. Hitchcock, it was resolved tbat the board pay a visit to the garbage crematory of Ramiech & Marsh, and that it be given a thorough inspection as to ite efficiency. The matter of smoke from engines used in pumping crude petroleum from the oil wells in the vicinity of Second Btreet park, transmitted to the board from tbe city council, in the matter of a petition signed by Hugh Glaeaell and others, asking for the abatement of a nuisance, wae taken under advisement. The board then adjourned to its next regular meeting. "Many of the citizens of Rainsville, lnd., are never without a bottle of Chamberlain's Couk'h Remedy in the houoe," says Jacob Brown, the leading merchant of the place. This remedy has proven of so much value for colds, croup and whooping cougb in children that few mothere wbo know its worth are willing to be witbout it. For sale by Off & Vaughn, Fourth and Spring; C. F. Heinzeman, 222 North Main, druggists. Salt Water Day Attractions Sunday at Redondo Beach. Open air band concert. Bison City quartette. Thrilling spectacle, the slide for life; prize footrace; grand fishing bee, Rhode Island clam bake. Santa Fe morning specials leave at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. LOS ANGELES HERALD: THURSDAY MORNING, JTJNE 51, 1804 THE OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE. Interesting Commencement Ex ercises Held There. Features of the Addresses by the Graduates. Many Flowers Reeelved by the Class —A Ulatiogulahed Gathering of Ed ucators—The Degrees Conferred. The commencement exercises of Occi dental college, yesterday, were the most succsssful of any yet held in the build ing. A little after 10 o'clock tbe visitors began to arrive. The first thing that met their gaze wae tbe silver cup of the Intercollegiate Athletio association, which was won on February 22nd by tbe college athletio team. Gradually the auditorium wae filled and soon standing room was at a premium. The hall waa beautifully decorated with palms and branches of tbe pepper tree. Tbe platform was adorned with white rosea, easier lilies, ribbon-grasa, ferns and marguerites. Seated on tbe platform was the gradu ating class, composed of Miss Floy K. Roberts, who received the degree of bachelor of arts; Messrs. Donald K. Cameron, bachelor of letters ; H. Percy Dil worth, bachelor of arts; the faculty, President J. M. McPherrou, Vice-Presi dent Rev. Jamea W. Parkbill, Prof. Robert 0. French, B. S , and Miss Mary J. Robinson; tbe officers of the board of directors, E. S. Field, Revs. W. J. Chichester, D. D., W. 8. Young, Guy W. Wads worth and Mr. J. C. Salisbury. Among tbe visiting ministers and mem bers of the board of trustees were: Revs. Dr. Craig, Chicago; W. A. Ormninstor, D. D., J. B. Stewart, D. D., W. 8. Yoang, W. B. Craig, Pomona; H. B. Gage, Riveraide; F. D. Seward, Alex ander Parker, Orange; A. A. Dinamort, Alhambra; J. C. Fletcher, F. M. Dim mick, 1). Hugheß, A. M. Merwin, T. Beaizley, Anaheim; Henderson, Wallace B. Lucas, D. D., Messrs. Prof. W. C. White, J. G. Bell, Edwin Baxter, and Col. Samuel Merrill, formerly ooneul general to Calcutta. President J. M. McPherron acted as chairman. Tbe exercisee were opened with prayer by Rev. W. S. Young. Hungarian Fan tasia, by Liszt, waa beautifully rendered on the piano by Miaa Kate Rider, with aecond piano accompaniment by Mias Emma Rider. Mr. Donald K. Cameron, B. L , came forward and delivered a splendid ora tion entitled The Coming Victories of Labor. He aaid tbat an abstract prin ciple has always been recognized tbat men were born free and equai. This principle was taught by philosophy em bodied In Christ. We, in the twilight of the nineteenth century, have yet to see this idea fully recognized. While men have the same natural rights their natural endowments are varied and hence the power of acquiring and accu mulating varies, therefore the rioh and the poor. The selfishness of the capitalist has brought about the disturbed social con ditions that now exist in ths world. The remedy cannot be found in legal enact ments. Education, a purpose in life, and the development of a Christlike type of manhood and womanhood are the three qualities which will remedy all labor troubles now agitating tbe world. Mias Kate Rider then performed with great skill: (a) Barcorolle in G minor, by Rnbenstein; (b) Rhapsodic Hon groise No. 12, by Liszt. Victory Through Humility, was the subject of the essay of Miss Floy K. Roberts, B. A. The following is a synopsis of her re remarks : Divine providence haß established tbe entire universe under the dominion of tbe law of service. There is nothing ao small or unimportant but it ia given aome eervice to perform, and nothing so great as to be above it. Man alone, though the highest crea tion, fails to render unto God his just due; not, however, because God bas not given him sufficient light to guide bia steps, for be has tbe united voice of revelation and experience to guide hie choice, and God speaking to bim from within in tbe gentle whispers ot con science. Whether he eball be guided by divine necessity or by natural inclination ie loft for him to chouse. This power of choice places upon man tbe responsibil ity of hie own eternal destiny and makes bim accountable for his fellow men. The possibility of choice necessitates the existence of come motive force, which we find in love. Two kinds of love are possible, love for self and love for Ged. If we are prompted by love of self onr battles must be fought alone; but if by the love for God, we have divine assist ance which knows no opposittton. Our own experience has taught ub the folly of relying in onr own strength. The trials and temptations of this life bave proven our weakness, but tbey are given to us for the divine purpose of strengthening our cbarartere and fash ioning them in the similitude of Christ. Met and conquered, tbey result in a blessed humility. We must not falter in our duty be cause others have greater natural tal ents, for if we use ours rightly, that is all God requiree of us. God does not work as we expect, but in quiet ways which are unnoticed by us. Perhaps some of us may exert the greatest influence in some quiet, unas suming way. Christ came into the world as a peasant child. Humble and faithful be endured the cross to receive the crown and gain the victory over sin. Shall we then refuse to live that beau tiful humility which shall make our lives most like to God iucarnate? By bearing the cross of time we may wear the crown of eternity. It was an exceedingly well read and written essay. Numerous beautiful bou quets were sent her by bor delighted bearers. Mrß. M. E. Aner, soprano of tbe First Presbyterian church choir, sang excel lently forbidden Music, by Gastaldon. Tbe oration by H. Percy was delivered in good sty.c. He spoke on The Need of Men, eaying that the great events of history are inseparably connected with the lives of great men. If tbe onward movements ot men are inspired by great men, the need today ie that of men. Politically, we live in a critical time. On the success of the American republic de pends the political future of the race. The permanence of tbe government depende upon the intelligence and virtue of tbe people. If ths science of government ia left to demagogues we will fail. The need of politics is men—men wbo are anperior to party and who are ready to aacrifice party, if need be, for principle. There Ib likewise great need of men in the social world. Tha 19th century haa been characterized by tbe development of individualism. Tbe worth and dignity of womanhood is be ing recognized. In this change we find the underlying cause of the great social problems of tbe day, of socialism, of popular discontent, of the labor ques tion. These problems cannot be solved by theories. They can only be solved by tbe inspired workings of great lives, But in another cense, religion needs men. The religions world is in an un settled state. Great changes in belief are taking place. Modern science ex erts a disturbing influence upon tbe re ligious belief. But men are not turning away from God. They are seeking Him. A member of tbe junior class of the college department came forward and presented President J. M. McPberron with a beautiful basket of flowers. Mrs. M. E. Aver again sang a vocal song—tbe Holy City, the responded to an encore. It was announced by the chairman that ac the Rev. R H. Hartty bad been detained at borne, his address would not be delivered. The chairman introduced Mr. E. S. Field, president of tbe board of direc tors, who made an appropriate presenta tion speech, speaking briefly of tbe col lege and its future, this being the first class to graduate with degrees. The class received their diplomas with ap propriate remarks from Mr. Field. He congratulated the graduates on tbeir brilliant succese at college. Rev. Dr. W. J. Chicheater waa then introduced and spoke of tbe college debt. He introduced tbe ex-moderator of tbe Presby terian assembly, Rev. Dr. Craig of Chicago, who made an excel lent address on behalf of the college debt, after which a collection was taken. The audience received the benediction and proceeded to assemble in the dining room, where lunch was bad. President McPherron, acting as toast master, called upon Rev. Guy W. Wadsworth to speak on Tbe Student Material for College. Rev. F. D. Seward spoke of The Rela tion of Cbristian Education to the Church. Mr. Donald K. Cameron spoke of tbe Stewardship of the Mind. Rev. Alexander Parker responded to Building a Cbristian College. Col. Samuel Merrill of Indiana made an excellent talk in regard to Missiona ries and Institutions of Learning in India. Mr. Horace C. Longwill, at the re quest of the chairman, made a fine speech on behalf of the freshman class. Rev. Dr. J. B. .Stewart also spoke on the Class of '94. j The exercises were closed by the audi ence singing, All Hail tbe Power of Jeaus' Name. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Action on the Reduction of Freight Kates to the Kast. The board of directors of tbe chamber of commerce met yesterday afternoon, with Directors Klokke, Breed, Hazard, McGarvin, Graff, Parsons, Forman, Mul len and Oohn present. In the absence of President Freeman, Mr. Forman pre sided. Abbot Kinney, representing tbe Farm ers' institute, asked that a committee be appointed from the chamber of com merce, to consult with a committee from tbe institute, to take action on tbe mat ter of a reduction in freight charges on fruit carried to eastern points. It was moved and carried that a com mittee of three be appointed by the chair, and Gen. J. R. Mathews, Carl F. Rosecrane and H. L. Macneil were ap pointed. L. B. Wbatley, John Rebman and S. C. Dodge were elected to membership in tbe chamber. A communication waa read from E. G. Harrison, secretary of a national road convention, which will meet at Asbury Park, N. J., July sth and 6tb, asking that the chamber appoint a delegate to attend. It was moved and carried that the secretary be requested to communi cate with Mr. Harrison, asking bim to send full data and reports of the conven tion, and that we ask Mr. George S. Pat ton, who is now in Washington repre senting the chamber of commerce, to at tend tbe convention. It was moved and carried that tbe sum of $100 be appropriated out of the emergency and entertainment fund of the chamber of commerce to the Associ ated Charities of this city, and that all citizens be urged to contribute liberally to this worthy and necessary work. The board then on motion adjourned. JULY WEATHER. The Record of Ita Peculiarities for Borne Teara Past. The chief of the weather bureau fur nishes the following data, compiled from the record of observations for the month of July, taken at thia station for a peri od of 16 years. It ie believed tbat the facta thus set forth will prove of interest to tbe public aa well as the special student, showing aa they do the average and extreme conditions oi tho more important mete orological elements and the range with in which such variations may be ex pected to keep during any corresponding month. Temperature—Mean or normal, 71; the warmest July waa that of 1891, with an average of 74; the coldeat July wae that of 1880, with an average of 65; the highest during any July was 109, on July 25, 1891; the lowest during any July was 49, on July 12, 1888. Precipitation—Average for the month, ,03 inches; average number of days with .01 of an inch or more, none; the great est monthly precipitation was .27 inchee in 1886; the least monthly precipitation was no inches in 1877, 1878, 1879, 1881, 1882, 1884, 1890, 1892, 1893; the greatest amount recorded in any 24 consecutive hours was .24 inches on July 14, 1886. Clouds and weather —Average number of cloudless days, 14 ; average number of partly cloudy days, 16; average number of cloudy days, 1. Wind—Tbe prevailing winds have been from tho west; the highest velocity of the wind during any July was 22 miles on July 1, 1880, and on July 14, 1886. HARRY CONLAN'S DEATH. The Well Known D-oorator Found Dead In Red. J. Harry Conlan, a well known man of this city, was found dead in bed at the United States hotel yeaterday morn ing. He was 32 years of age, and was at one time a first-class paper banger and decorator. Harry, as be was familiary known among his friends, had been ill for nearly a year, and his untimely end was not unexpected. He was a brother of Police Judge Con lan of San Francisco, and son of a hotel keeper in Sacramento. The remains were sent to San Fran cisco last evening for interment. A. A. Eckstrora, 309 8. Maiu street, is where you want to go looklu g for good wall pap era thaxjuut price. JACK THE BURGLAR ONCE MORE The Mysterious Thief Makes a $uOO Haul. He Elndes Capture and Mystifies the Officers Hunting:. He Pursues Bia Cecal Tactics and En ters a Houae bj Means of a> Ladder—No Clues Left Behind. The most Successful burglary ever committed by the "porch-climber," otherwise known as Jack the Burglar, was perpetrated about 8 o'clock Tuesday night, when tbe residence of S. H. B. Van der Voort, 418 West Thirty-third street was enterod and $>i )0 worth ol jewelry stolen. The thief was most daring in bis oper ation, and was so suoceßsful that he was not even seen by the occupants of the bouse. He operated in the same way in which he has entered 15 other houses in the southwest part of the city, using a ladder and gaining an entrance in the second story. The mysterious burglar secured a lad der from a house in tbe course of con struction, and carried it quite a distance to Mr. Van der Voort'e reeidence. Placing it carefully at a rear wiudow, he entered without being detected. The family was in the parlor on the ground floor, and did not go upstairs until shortly before 10 o'clock. To tbeir great surprise the doers to the bed chambers were found ajar, and the furniehingß of the room badly dishev eled. Upon looking around Mra. Van der Voort discovered tbat a dia mond breastpin, diamond earrings, finger rings, a gold watch and numerous other articles of jewelry were missing. At an estimate tbe stolen articlea will reach $600. All of them were costly, the breastpin particularly so on account of it being set with seven fine stones. The ladder at the window was found, and tbe mystery waß solved. The news of the theft wae telephoned to the police station, but, as usual, the officers were eilent when asked about tbe occurrence. Detective Auble and Sergeant Smith went to tbe scene, but Jack-the-Burglar had been gone two hours, and was prob ably cosily tucked away in bis couch in one of the leading hotels, dreaming of tho next big hanl. It ie estimated tbat during the last three months this mys terious thief bas stolen jewelry amount ing in value to $4000. THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. How Superintendent WaUon Pots the Public to Inconvenience. It is not likely, after the investiga tions made by the grand jury, tbe city council and nearly everybody else, into the affairs of the street superintend ent's office tbat Mr. Watson is likely to "bob up serenely" as a candidate for re election in November next. But in case he should, it is to be hoped ha will be severely eat down upon. Some people think him peculiar, and the "borrow ing" of money from employees to make good tbe defalcations oi his cashier certainly looks that way. It recalls the Btory of En Irishman who was found in jail by one of bis countrymen, who asked: "Phatareyea here for, Moike?" "I'm here for borrowin' money, be jabers." "Sbure they can't send a man to jail for borrowin' money. Phat wos the sarcuinßtances under which yez bor rowed it?" "The sarcumstances wor these, Dan. I bad to knock tbe mon down wid a big shtick foor or foive times bsloor he'd lind it to me." But letting all that paas, Mr. Wataon hae ehown himself singularly unlit for the place he holds. If a man doubts this let bim look at the way he gives up tbe middle of tbe atreet to building con tractors, thereby inconveniencing the people at large. It ie quite enough to deprive tbe people of the use of a aide walk, let alone fencing up any portion of the middle of the atreet, particularly in a city like thia, which ia literally gridironed w th tbe tracks of railroads. In tbe matter of the Stimeon and Brad bury blocka it wae not so bad, for these edifices are ornaments to the city, but in other caeca he baa allowed tbe streets to be blockaded by tbe worst kind of cheap ramahackleß, notably the one at Fifth and Spring streets. At Third and Broadway over one-third of the street is cut off by a fence, and there it etande, all work on the proposed building being discontinued. At Seventh and Hill streets a eewsr wae being laid which occupied all the middle of tbe street. Yet with all tbat neceeaary obstacle in sight, tbe street superintendent gives a permit to nse all tbe east sidewalk on tbat street, as well ac auch portions of the middle ac were not covered by sewer-building opera tions. The ooneequenee haß been tbat people living on Hill street between Seventh and Eighth have only been able to reach home at the rick of life end limb, especially if compelled to remain out late at night. The honee-moving nuisance, blockading a public street for whole days together with aome old rattle-trap building that ie to be taken from Broadway to Pico Heights, ie an other thing tbat receives altogether too mnch favor at tbe handa of the present atreet department. There is not one bouae in 20 that is moved which is worth the cost of moving when it reaches its final deetination. By the time it does, the repairs to plaatering, etc., amount to more than the houae ie worth ; and tbe owner bas only an old houae, after all, to show for all bis trouble and expense. THE LONE HIGHWAYMAN. He Aeain Comee I'roiuluuntly Into View. The lone footpad got in bis work again laat night by holding up a pedeatrianon Caatelar street, near College. The vic tim grappled with the robber and waa about to get bim on his back, when he yelled 'or hia "pal," whom he said was bemud an adjoining tree. The gentle man Deeame frightened and allowed the robber to go. He aecured nothing from hia victim. Although the matter waß reported to the police etation, Police Clerk Bean denied that anyone had been held up and poaitively asserted that no euch occurrence bad taken place. Tbia makes the aixth attempt at robbery by tbe same footpad within the last five nights. A man named Spencer Chatteraon was locked np last evening on a charge of insanity. He will be examined today ; by the lunacy romnuaaionori. Brings comfort and improvement and bends to personal enjoyment wlicn rightly used. The many, who live bet ter than others and enjoy Ufa more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting tho world's best products to the needs ot* physical being, will attest tho value to liealth of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in tho remedy. Syrup of Figs. Its excellence is duo to its presenting in tho form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of a perfect lax ative; effectually cleansing the system dispelling colds, headaches and feyers ana permanently curing constipation. It lias given satisfaction to millions and met with tbe approval of the modical profession because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weak ening them and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance. Syrup'of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in 50c and $1 bottles, but it. is man ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, and being well informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered. When All Others Fail Consult LOS ANGELES MEDICAL f$ SURGICAL INSTITUTE OH SOUTH /Zl MAIN L Tl STREET SPECIALISTS Regular Graduates, Registered. These skilled and successful specialists are graduates from the best medical colleges In the world. Diplomas and licenses haug on the wills of their office. Tbey have had many years of erperi ehce in the leading Eastern hospitals; also many years of successful practice that challenges the world. They publish no names of patients or their diseases, but cure them, and any one in need of their ssrvires need not fear that their confidence will be abused, but that alt professional dealings will be kept strictly confidential. BUSINESS MEN Are now realising the fact that tbe LOS ANGE LES MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTI TUTE can be depended upon to fulfill their promises In every respect, and tbey now number among their patients many of the most prominent business men of this city and vicin ity. Tney treat all curable Medi cal and Surgical dis eases, Acute and Chronic Catarrh, dis eases of the Bye, Ear, Nose, Tbroat and Lungs, Dys pepsia, Blood and Skin diseases, Pimples, Scrofula, Blood Poisons of every nature, Tumors, Eczema and Ul cers. All these diseases completely eradi cated from the system forever, restoring health and purity. Kidney and Uilnary diseases, Weak Back, Pain in the Side. Sediment In Urine, Painful and Frequent Urination, B right's disease, and all troubles of both sexes permanently enred. NERVOUS DEBILITY And its attending ailments. The awful effects of neglected or Improperly treated cases, pro duclng weakness of both body and brain, and other well-known symptoms, unfitting one for steady business or enjoyment of 11 fe. I A TATTOO will receive special and 4j\lJ l I j<l carelul treatment for all their many ailments. ATX persons who may be afflicted should J\LjLJ consalt them at once, as their groat reputation in the past will guarantee to every one kind, honorable and satisfactory tr Batmen t \\r I j T 'pri your troubles if away from V V JXL i jVj city. Thousands cured at borne by correspondence. Medicines sent se cure from observation. utrriCK HOURS—9 to 4 and 7to 8. Sun days, 10 to 12. CAUTION —Address all letters to Los Angeles Medical & Surgical Institute 241 S. MAIN ST. Rpotbeer makosthe home circle complete. This great Temperance Drink gives pleas ure and health to every mete, ber of tne family. A 25c. package makes s gal lons. Be sure and get tbe genuine. Sold everywhere. Made only by The Chas. E. Hires Co., Philada. 3<n,'2o. atrtOp tor heautlful PJft-L-f Cn*.!'. it i r.-,ni; \ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< | Liebig COMPANY'S i | Extract of Beef j + Th.sworld known product bas raeelved < # higheHt awaidß at all the principal i m world's exhibition 1 * since 1807, and < ♦ tiince 1885 has been declared i Tho result of 20 yews' treating tne 6kin. . For Sale Everywhere; 3 bakes, $1.00. ' AMUSKMKSTS. NKW LO* AMOIM.KS llll.UKI:. Under direction of AL HITMAN H. a mt.fi, . MANAGER FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS AND SATURDAY MATINEE JUNE! 22, 23 LOS ANGELES OPERiIIC SOCIETY In GTLBRRT «fc SUIXIVAJt**. charm ing and mos' -jiopulbu opera, "THE MIKADO" The cast consists of Louise Maufred Pyke, Minute Ilsuct-Owens, Mrs.Washington Uerry, Grace Davidson, Foley Parker, WinSeld Blaae, Merle Manning, M. C. Nuner, Lu4w>ir Hemee', F. R. Sullivau aud Grand Choruaol Forty Voices. OaV-l'opular summer prices, 750, 50c, 25a, / 1 KAMJ OPERA Ht>G9K. V X LAWRENCE HANLEY, Manager aud Stage Director. MONDAY, JUNE 18 Every evening and SATURDAY MATIN M, STOCK COMPANY In the 5-ACt Comedy-Drama. "IN IDAHO." Special Engagement of LYDIA YEAMANS TITUS And F. J. TITUS, Accompanist, FOR OIME WEEK ONLY PRIOKS-GaUery, 15c; baloony, 250.; part quette and dress circle, 50c.; loges, 750.1 beies. SI. MATINBE PRICES — Balcony, 15c; »ar que,tte and dress circle, 25c Telephone, 1345. nOKBANK THSATBK, 1 > Fkid A. Coons, Manager WEEK Cnmmeaolnic HONiIAV, Jan* IS And SATURDAY MATINEE. Tbe Leasing Light ef Herman Comedy, "Sweet Singer" GHAS. A. GARDNER And 11 is Own Company, In Hie Hew Comedy-Drama, " The Prize Winner." Admission, 15c, 20c and 30o: boa. teats, 90s and 79c Reserved seats on sale at box office. Next week—"FATHERLAND.*' FINE ART ROOM *. 235 South Spring) atreet. Music Hall Block, Next to Loa Angelea Theater ONE WEEK ONLY. The Wonder of Art! The Genius of Poetry ! The Superbly Beautiful! ALL CONTAINED IN "AGliise-Harem" Belftky's celebrated $60,000 painting. This admirable picture, wherever it aas been exhib ited, has excited universal admiration. On view dally and Bundiy from 10 a.m to to 5 p.ni., and from li to 10 p.m. Admission 253 NKW VIENNA tsCf'FKl. Court St., bet. Main and Spring sts. F. KERKOW, Proprietor and Manager. Free Refined Entertainment Every Evontug From 7:30 until 12 and Saturday Matinee From 1 to 4 p. m. GREATEST ATTRACTION OF TIIE BEABON PROF. LUIGI DELL *ORO The greatest musical wonder of the nine teenth century, In connection with the BISON CITY QUARTETTE And the celebrated BERTH FAMILY ORCHESTRA Miss MARGUERITE BERTH, Directress. MISS SOPHIE BERTH, First Violin. MISs ELSA BIES.LICH, 'Cello. KBr" Finest Commercial Lunch. The finest enlstno and meals a la carto at all hours. 3 23 tf AUCTION! MILLINERY STOCK 810 SOUTH SPRING STREET, FRIDAY, AT 2 ANB 7:30 P.M, Entire atock of Mm. Hnber'a Millinery Store, comprising all tbe latest styles end patterns ot made hats and bonnet*, trimmings, frames, etc. Bale commences promptly at li o'clock. Mrs. Bfuber kindly invites all her former patrons and frienda to this Important tale of fine millinery. Sale commences promptly at 2 p.m. MATLOCK & REED, AUCTIONEEgS, A U CT I O N The usual annual auction axle ol Cloaks, Wraps, Suits, (So — OF THE — PARISIAN CLOAK & SUIT CO. Comprising the eatlre laat year's stock, will be disposed of to the highest bidder, at the sales room of Stevens & Brown, 413 South Spring street, on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, June 20 and 21, at 2 p.m, Thia sale ia per emptory. Ladles invited. STEVENS & BROWN, AUCTIONEERS. «. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦-» ♦ ! FINE TAILORING, I J Perfect Fit, Best of Workman- $ X ship at Moderate Prices, go to ♦ iJOEPOHEIMI J TUB TAILOR. % X Rules for Measurement * X Cloth Sample* Sent Free. ♦ t 14!5 S SPRING ST.. Bryson Blk. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ THE NORMA MRKEf 1 820 S. MAIN ST. Is now selling for CASH: Rib steak 7c I.esr of m tton 8o Round steak 9c Muti.iu chop 8a Sirloin »3o Pork chop 100 Ro<stßeef— 8c Veal en uts. ... . 10c Boil beef 4 and tic Kerf A Mult, stew 5a Only the very beat of mafttS kept lv ntocx, aud NO I'EDDMN'. WAOOMS. TELEPHONE 117 L M. T. RYAN, Prop. Baker Iron Works 050 TO 900 BUE N A VISTA bT. l_o 3 ANGELES, - OA»_. Adjoining 8 I. Grounds. ToL LM, r