WARDEPARTMENT, SIGNAL SER-VICE, U. S. ARMY.

Division ol Telegrams and Report* lor tbe ben-fitorCommerce and Agriculture. Repert of ob-servations taken at Los Angelea, Cel., Aug. 17,1883:

LOCAL BREVITIES.

"Use G-ranula."

The roller skating mania la still raging,

Telephone number of the AmericanBakery is No 150.

flood butter at H. JevneV

Fine 5 cent lunohea at Bismarck Hall.

Prof. C. T. Mills, of Alameda county,is ut the Pico House.

A tint-class cabinet maker advertise*for a situation under New To-day.

Mr. 11. L Drow, of San Bernardino,one of the largo mining operators, is atthe Cosmopolitan.

Frank SldrlaS'i soap at Jevne's.

Tbe pungent smell of a polecat wasplainly evident on Main street about

:noonon yesterday.Thermometer for the 24 houra ending

at 8:15 last evening: maximum, 84 de-grees; minimum, 58 degrees.

R. Harrington, of England, and Mr.John S. Dow, of Melbourne, Australia,are registered at the Pico House.

The mosaic pavement in front of the

Inew store to be occupied by Edelman *;Co., in the Laufranoo building is veryornate.

SirKnight N. H. Murray left for SanFraucisco last evening, in official at-tendance upon the Triennial Conclave,Knights Templar.

Fredericksburg lager at BUmarckHall.

Attention ii called lo the advertise-ment of a German (lady in another col-umn, who wishes a situation as house-keeper in a private family.

Over four hnndnd Knights Templararrived inS:in Francisco by the north-ern route on Wednesday. Most ofthem will return by the Southern route.

A phoapuorebcent shark has been dis-

covered iv the Malayan archipelago.Thr 11'itiven?whose ignorance of t-cienceis disgusting?call him "the lawyer witha lantern."

On Wednesday morning last, DonAugel and Doha Laura Mollaleft LoaAngeles for Arizona, on theatrical boai-ness, after spending several mouth* in\u25a0heir homo ivLos Angeles.

Afine lot of Dupeo hams and bacon,direct, at H. Jtvae's, 88 North Springstreet.

The new Savings Fund and Buildinghas loaned at present the

proceeds of the aesesaineets on 1,000,shares of stock, at a fair rate. Building]enterprises willcommence shortly.

Owing to a typographical error, theband which furnished tho music at thofuneral of J. M. Pouyfourcat, was men-tioned as the Union Band, whereas itshould have been the Los Angeles CityHand.

Ableasing to the sick ia "Grannla."For sale by H. Jevnfc, 3$ North Spring,atreet.

Mr. J. W. Venable, of Downey, wmin tbe city yesterday for tbe first time inseveral weeks. He has been engagedin harvesting his crop, and reports avery satiafactory yield of grain.

Attention ia called to an suction saleto take place at No. 13 Aliso atreet to-morrow, of the stock of Jesus F. Mor-ono, the saddler and harness tnakir.John C. Bell, the well-known auctioneer,

will conduct the sale.

It is proposed aa a matter of equity

and economy, to consolidate the CajonIrrigating Company with the AnaheimWater Company, and thus combine theirinterests, and avoid the constant dis-agreements nnd litigation.

Jlolinny Cline and Judge J. B. Ban-nine returned from their extended tripto Santa Catalina island yesterday morn-ing. They are both looking hale andhearty. The last crowd of the season,per steamer Amelia, will arrive herethisafternoon.

Col. K. E. Hewitt, Col. WalterS. Moore, T. E. Rowan, Train Dis-patcher, *'. F. McCaffrey, and H. C.Wiley, were among the overland pas-sengers north lost evening, to take inthe splendors of the grand TriennialConclave.

We learn that Col. J. F. Godfrey, ofLos Angeles, Colonel and Judge Advo-cate on the etaff of Commander-in-ChiefStum-man, N. O. C, has, we regret to

hear resigned hia position, and thathis resignation has been accepted.

The celebrated Fredericksburg* lager,5 cents a glaas, now on draught st Bis-marck's Mall, 11S N. Spring street.

Tee new street car track, now beingbuilt by I. W. Hellman, is of the moatpermanent character. Wrought ironplates are placed under the jointsof therails, while the ties and sleepers arebound together with iron hooks, makingthe whole one homogeneous maas.

Captain Ingalla, uf the steamer An.con, is a Knight Templar, and is at-tending the Triennial Conclave in SanFrancisco. Daring his absence fromthe post of duty, Captain Charles Ly-nns will take charge of this popularsteamer.

Dnpee hams and bacon at Jevne's, 38North Spring street.

The Chinese residents of San Fran-cisco, have thoroughly decorated theirapartments with the insignia of theKnights Templar during the TriennialConclave's exercises in that city. TheChinese claim that Masonry has existedin China for a thousand years.

Deputy Sheriff Huber left for thenorth last evening having in charge AhQue and Ah Qnin, sentenced to SanQuentin for five years each; BobertRedman, tho young horse thief, for twoyears, and Jack Harris, for the sameoffence, four years.

Major George S. Patten returnedyesterday from a week's paseo at SantaCatalina Island. He reports the bunt-ing and fishing at the island superb,and regrets that, bis business engage-ments would not permit himto spend amonth instead of a week at that delight-ful resort,

Messrs. Joseph Murtagh ft Co., in adouble-column advertisement elsewhere,announce a clearance sale of their re-maing stook of summer goods, whichthey offer at reductions which cannotbe equaled. The goods are all ofthe bestquality and latest styles, and must besold to make room for their fall stock.All who wantjiargains should be sureto give them a call.

The attention of all our readers is di-rected to Coulter's Column, which ap-pears on the local page of the morning'sHerald. The young gentleman whodesires to be posted in prevailing'styles,willfind the open letter of Devlin A Co.Interesting reading; the housekeper willbe interested in thatportion relating tothe products of Mr. Coulter's woolenmills and our lady readers) will find

much to attract their attention In theconcluding sentences. To all ages,sexesand conditions it contains matters forconsideration and we commend its care-ful perusal to everybody.

Mr. T. W. Coover, one of the enter-prising business inon of Riverside and alarge operator inreal estate, mines, limemanufacture and at head of the pro-posed cement factory at Colton, ia atthe U. S. Hotel, where half a dozenmen at a time want to know what TomCoover thinks ofvarious aubjeots.

Messrs. Scofleld It Tevla, iv our NowTo-day, announce that they have justreoeived, direct from London, England,5000 barrela of Portland Cement. Theyhave alao received 1500 barrela of first-class lime from the Colton Lime Com-pany. The attention of builders is di-rected to both these advertisements.

Mrs. Leavitt. of Boston, superintend-ent or one of the departments of theNational "vVomnn's Chrietian Temper-anoe Union, will give a public addressat (he Congregational church this even-ing, at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Leavitt willalso speak to the children of the BandoffjHope at flood Templars Hall at 3:30o'clock; this afternoon.

At the Loa Angeles National Bank,the Caahler, Mr. F. C. Howes, yester-day exhibited a Bartlott pear grown onhis fruit ranch, near the University, thatweighed a pound add three-quarters,and it is possible that some larger oneshave escaped by the "taking way" ofsome of the boys in the neighborhood.Who has a heavier pear?

Much surprise is expressed that thefine horse belonging to Mr. A. C. Chau-vtu was driven to death in a drive, inacool evening, of only miles fromtown. Afriend who is iv the habit ofdrivingarouud the suburbs of the citysomewhat largely, says that itia not atall strange, that a horse should be killedin going rapidly over such roads as wehave, for eight consecutive miles, andsays that Mr. Chaavin should aend hiahillfor the value of the horse to thecounty.

Hon. W. S. Holman, member of theForty-Eighth Congress from (he FourthIndiana District, who has been spend-ing a few weeks inLoa Angeles accom-panied by his wife, will start to-day forSan Francisco to witness the publicceremonies of the Triennial Conclave,after which he willreturn home by theSouthern route. Mr. Holman has manyacquaintances inLos Angeles and vicinitywho were pleassd to see him in suchgood health aud cheerful vigor aftermore than thirtyyears at arduous pub-lic service.

Argument in the oaae of the peoplevs. W. Y. Kimball et al, who have beenon trial in Judge Sepulveda's depart-ment of the Superior Court for tbe pastthree days, on the charge of murder forthe killingof Benjamin Avise, was con-cluded about 7 o'clock last evening. Thejury then retired and at a quarter before11 reported that itwould be impossibleto agree upon a verdict, and were dis-charged. They stood 7 for conviction to5 for acquittal. The accused gave bailin$2,000 each for their appearance for asecond trial.

John J. Valentine Esq., Vice Presi-dent and General Superintendent ofWells, Fargo &Co.'a Express, has, withhis usual and proverbial generosity andthe broad and liberal policy of this ster-lingCalifornia Company, instructed Mr.W. Pridbam, agent in this oity, to re-ceive and forward free of charge to SanFrancisco, all donations of fruits, Ac,for the use of the visiting Sir Knightsnow in attendance at the Triennial Con-clave To those of our people who re-member how promptly Wells, Fargo &Co. and their worthy Superintendentcame to the front and offered free trans-portation of food, clothingand money tothe sufferers by fire and flood iv theEast some years ago, and howfaithfullythe service was performed, this last or-der will be another evidence of tbe factthat corporations are not always soulless.Tbe public cannot bat appreciate thiscompany's efforts to present Californiaand her products to our Eastern visitorsiv their most favored form.

Take Care ofthe Veterans.

There aro now in the Co onto Hospitaleight veteran soldiers, dissjPl for theactive duties of life and dependent ontbe hospitality of the people. Thesemen are old and have done bravo servicefor their country. One of them was inthe Florida war, and fought the sturdySeminoies inthe pathless swamps morethan forty years ago, and then, withfive other comrades now with them inths Hospital, fought inthe Mexican war,while the other two were soldiers inthe late war.

While it is true that the people ofLos Angeles are willingto care for thesebrave men aa well as possible, they can-not have all the advantages here whichthey would at a Veterans' Home. Theyare the wards of the nation and are en-titled to the nation's care and protec-tion in an institution specially preparedfor their comfort and entertainment,physically, morally, intellectually andsocially. Tbe Veterans' Home has beencreated for justsuch men aa these vet-erans, and in a short time we trust theywillbe carried tothat excellent establish-ment near Napa City.

Deputy U. S. Marshal J. D. Duulap,himself a Mexican war vetsran, will laythe matter before the Board of Manag-ers of the "Home," and endeavor to ob-tain the admission of these invalid vet-erans to this place set apart and conse-crated to the well being of disabledsoldiers. His mission should be aprompt success.

Newspaper Change

Messrs. Charles F. sad CathmorStamp, have told tbe Santa Ana Stand-ard which they hare conducted bo ablyand creditably for the laat eight months,to Mr. I>. M. Baker, of Chariton, lowa,a gentleman who has formerly been ivthe newspaper business in that state.It is withextreme regret that we partcompany withthe former publiahersof theStandard, who have by their talent andintelligence made one of the beat localpapers inthe state of California. Bothof these gentlemen are among the mostrapid and accurate compositors on thePacific coast and aro judicious managersand fslicltious writers. Theyrealise whatia required in a weekly newspaper in afarming community, and hare certainlyfulfilled the requirements in amplemeasure, ft ais pleasure to know that'.heir efforts have been appreciated tnthe opulent Sjenta Ana Valley, aud thatthey retire from the publication of theStandard with the respect and esteem ofthe oommunity, to attend to their horti-cultural interests which demand theirconstant attention.

The Standard under the StampsBrothers has been dignified, courteous,and always on the aide of goodgovernment and morals, While part-ing company with the esteemed o:n*dv.'.tors of the Standard in the past, weearnestly hope that their suooessor maybe as fortunate in the conduct of thatjournalas his predecessors.

At the Kintracht Saloon, on Springstreet, near the Uttuiioffice, iue-coldlager, from the celebrated Anbeuser-Busoh Brewery, of St. Louis, is keptconstantly on draft, car-loads amvinirweekly. The finest brands of liquorsand cigars a specialty. Lunches servedto order. *

THE LICENSE ORDINANCE:

Test Cases -Demurrer of Defend-ants Overruled?Tho Opinion ofJudge Bepulveda,

In the case of the People vs. WilliamFerguson, for refusal to pay a license taxlevied by the Hoard of Supervisors onthe 4th of Juue last, the defend*ant demurred to the legality of thesaid tax, and refused to pay the same,

The matter was brought before JudgeSepulveda on demurrer as a teat case,and a similar case of the People vs.Ponet & Orr was submitted to abide thedaemon of tho former case. Afterhearing argument in the matter, theJudge filed the following opinion:

In the Superior Court, Loa AngelaCounty,

People Peoplevs. vs.

Wm. Ferguson. Ponet & Orr.

OPINION.These oases involve tho validityof tho

license ordinance fixing rales of licensetaxfor Los Angeles county, adopted bythe Board of Supervisors on the 4th ofJuue, 1883.

Counsel for defendants urge severalpoints against the constitutionality ofsaid ordinance, and of the County Gov-ernment Bill, as itia called. Only onedeserves attention. It is contended thatthe ordinauoe is void because itprovidesfor a license tax collector, and makesthe issuance of the license dependenton his action, white the law does notprovide for such an officer. ArticleXI., section 12, of the present Constitu-tion of the State ia as follows: "TheLegislature shall have no power to im-pose taxes upon counties, cities, towns orother public or municipal corporations,or upon the inhabitants or propertythereof, for coun'y, city, town or othermunicipal purposes, but may, by generallawa»vest in the corporate authoritiesthereof tho power to assess ami collecttaxes for such purposes." In the caseof the People vs. Martiu, 00 Cal. 153,the Supreme Court of this State, con-struing the above section of the Consti-tution, Bay: "The power to impose suchtaxes (licence tax) for such purposes, inour opinion, no longer remains with theLegislature, but tho Constitution ex-f»ressly gives it the power, by generalaws, to vest in the corporate au-thorities of the counties, cities,towns or other public or munici-pal corporations, the power to asses*and collect taxes for flio.se purpoest.The taking of the power to impose suchtaxes from the Legislature aud vestingitinthe local authorities is but anotherof the many evidences to be found inthe new Constitution of the intention tobring matters of local concern home totbe people." In obedience to the Con-stitutional mandate, the last Legislature(Statutes of 1883, p. 308) decUred thatthe Boards of Supervisors iv their re*spective counties had jurisdiction andpower "to license, for purposes of regu-lation and revenue, all aud every kindof bnaiuess not prohibited by law, andtransacted or carried on in such county,and all ahows, exhibitions and lawfulgames carried on therein; to fix therates of license tax upon the same andprovido for their collection of the sameby suit or otherwise."

It is clear that the Board of Supervisors had the power tofix the rates oflicense tax and provide for it*collection.No complaint is made as to the amountof license tax imposed; the question ofhigh license is thus eliminated fromthese cases. The defendants simplycontend that the Board had no powerto appoint a license tax collector.Without expressing any opinion as tothe propriety or policyof the Board creat-ing the office of license tax collector, theCourt reaches the conclusion that theyhad the power so to do. It is an estab-lished principle in the law of corpora-tions that they may exercise all thepowers withinthe fair intent and pur-pose of their creation which are reason-ably proper to give effect to powersexpressly granted. In doing this theymnat have a cht.ee of means adapted toends, and tre not to be confined to anyone mode of operation. The corporateauthority of the county, in exercisingthe powers that the Constitution hasexpressly and exclusively lodged inthem, act by inherent right of legisla-tion. The Legislature of the State hadthe power under the old Constitution toimpose license taxes and provide for thecollection thereof, and, if that bodythought fit, to select a tax collector.The power which the Legislatvrc thenpossessed in this respect ia now vestedby the present Constitution in the cor-porate authorityof the county. It is anunquestioned principle that where apower to de an act is conferred onacorporate authority, in general terms,without being accompanied by any pre-scribed mode of exercising it, a discre-tion as to the manner in which thepower shall be used is necessarily vestedin tho governing body.

It results that the complaints hereinstate a good cause of action, and tbedemurrers are overruled. The defend-ants declining to answer, and electing toabide by their demurrer, judgment iahereby rendered against them.

Sepulveda,August 18, 1883. Judge.

Openingof"Our Bazaar."

The opening of "Our Bazaar," yester-day morning, was a most noticeableevent. This establishment, which occu-pies the immense ware rooms at 25 N.Main street, has been fitted up byMessrs. Messing, Baum & Co. in tastyand commodious style, and filled withthe largest stock of ornamental goodsever shewn in Los Angeles. The win-dows are filled with beautiful goods,among them the charming hatchet ofGeorge Washington, inwhichis apictureof the person that never told a lie.This hatchet is tho observed of allobservers, and is the truth-teller of theperiod. Our Bazaar is filled withcostlyjewelry of all kinds; plated and solidgold and silver ware for the sideboardand the dining-room; clocks of everymodern style, including the boss clockof the day; cutlery of the latest'patternsand best quality; perfumeries of allkinds in fancy packages; satchels andother ornamental leather goods of everykind and price; toys, including dollsof fascinating style and shape; fancystationery; willowbaskets aud other ar-ticles of kindred nature; portfolios,vanes of every kind and price; statuettesin browse, moat delicate and beautiful;ia abort all of tbe ornamental conve-niences of life which would require acolumn to describe, are here arranged inbeauty and symmetry most admirable.A gallery extends around the room forthe display of light and bulky articles,while the center is occupied by a doubledisplay counter and pyramid, aud bothsides of the room and the show casesare filled with jewelry and works of artand beauty.

The opening yesterday was a grandsuccess. Alarge crowd of ladies audgentlemen thronged tho beautiful placeto admire the beautiful goods and waresand their artistic arrangement. Thesales were large and satisfactory. Mess-ing, Baum & Co., have plainly markedall their goods at low prices from whichthere is no deviation. They will sellarticles from five cents a piece to $500apiece aud their range of prices is unex-celled.

The Mexican remedy for diseases ofjthe kidneys and bladder la Damiana Bit-

The prloes of the City Haok Co. arelowerthan others.

Council Proceedings

Council met in regular aeaaion lastsvening, President Moran in the ohalr.

The mlnntea of the previous meetingwere read and approved.

reports or orricsßS.

The Auditor presented his usual re-port, showlngethe oondition of the vari-ous funds in the City Treasury. Re-

ferred to Finance Committee.Weekly report of Zanjero of work

done on the oity ditches. Referred toappropriate committees.

Bond on contract of Thomas Copley,with Jose Mascarel and Louis Schroe-der as sureties. Approved.

The City Surveyor presented specifi-cations for 22-inch pipe on ZanjaO-1.Clerk instructed to advertise for bids.

Also, diagrams of the San Fernandostreet Sewer No. 2, and Hilland Sev-enth-street Sewer. Approved and order-ed to be turned over to the Superintend-ent of Streets.

On motion, Mr. Ryan was appointeda member of the Board of PublicWorks temporarily.

The City Attorney presented an ordi-nance for the condemnation of propertyfor the widening of Main {formerlyBath) street. Ordered printed.

Also, an ordinance changing the nameof Chavez afreet to Main street. Refer-red to the Board of Public Works.

Also, ordinance dedicating the fifty-acre railroad tract, East Los Angeles, asa public park. Adopted.

Mr. Schieffelin moved that the CityAttorney be instructed to investigatethe title to aaid tract. Adopted.

Ordinance living fire limits. Actiondeferred.

Mr. Schroeder called attention to thefact that frequent complaints hare beenmade by property owners in regard tothe condition of the Sixth and San Fer-nando-street Railroad tracks, and askedthe City Attorney, in view of the factthat said company has enjoined theCity Railroad Company from buildingtheir street railroad beyond the Plaza,whether the Council has not the powerto declare the frsnchise of the Sixth andSan Fernando-atreet Railroad forfeited?

The City Attorney stated that theCouncil certainly had tho power.

Mr. Schroeder offered the followingresolution:

The City Attorney ia hereby directedto commence an action inthe SuperiorCourt of Loa Angeles county on Thurs-day, August 23d, to declare forfeited thefranchiae granted to the Spring andSixth-street Railroad Company, becausethe said company has failed to complywith the conditions and requirements ofits franchise. So ordered.

Mr. HelLman, by permission, washeard. He stated that he had com-menced the construction of hia road ingood faith He bad been approachedwith offers to purchase his franchiae;offers had also been made to aell himroads already in existence, both of whichhad been declined. The next move ofthe opposition was to commence an in-junction suit. Should this latter succeedhe wouldbe compelled to allow his Su-perintendent to return to San Francisco,and thus indefinitely postpone the com-pletion of the road. All he asked ofthe Council was to see that such resultshould nut be accomplished.

Mr. ScbfAeder moved that the Clerkof the Council be instructed to serve acopy of the above resolutions on thePresident aud Secretary of the Sixthand San Fernando-street Railroad Com-pany. Adopted.

REPORTS OP COMMITTEES.

The Board of Public Worka report asfollows:

Recommend that the City Attorneybe instructed to prepare an ordinancechanging the names of the followingstreets:

Turner street, west of Main street, toSonora street. Adopted,

Pacific street, in Bell's addition, toMontgomery street. Adopted.

Pine street, in same addition, to Cher-ry street. Adopted.

Georgia street, in same addition, toAlabama street. Adopted.

Elm street, in aame addition, to Bashstreet. Adopted.

Rose street, Eaat Los Angeles, to.Kuhrts street. Adopted.In matter of Figueroa street ask one

week's further time. Granted.On petition of Mr. Led better, reccom-

mend that he be paid $1000 each on ac-countof Main, and AHso atreet bridges.Approved and warrents ordered drawn.

Recommend that J. K. Fletcher andothers be allowed to grade in front oftheir property on San Pedro street begranted, provided said parties obligatethemselves to provide means to gradestreet intersections ou said street.Adopted.

On petition of George W. Haseldineaud others, tame recommendation.Adopted.

On petition of Norma Stuhr andothers, same recommendation. Adopt-ed.

On petition of Mrs. Korthman, MaryOsterman and others, same recommenda-tion. Adopted.

A> property owners on Olive streethave contented to pay one half the coatoflaying a 16 inch pipe inthe Zanja onsaid street, recommend that an asbestinestone pipe be laid along said streetwithin certain limits. Adopted and theclerk instructed to advertise for bida.

Notice of intention to establish a gradefor Mottalley. Adopted.

The Finance Committee report thatMessrs. H. Newmark & Co. have paid$68.33, being 50 per cent of the assess-ment against Temple Block on accountof Spring street sewer, and recommendthat the Clerk be instructed te mark theassessment paid on the Docket of CityLiens. So ordered.

In matter of sale of tbe city's interestlv tho jailproperty on Spring street toLouis Phillips, recommend that tbeMayor be instructed to sign a deed forsame on payment of the amount bid,under the condition that said Phillipsexecute a lease of same for the term ofone year, with the privilege of twoyears, at a rental for the first reveumonths of $75 per month, aud for thebalance of the time itshall bo occupiedby said city, _at $85 per month.Adopted.

The Committee on Sewers recommendthat the City Surveyor be instructed to.report a resolution of intention for theconstruction of a sewer on Fort street,between First and Franklin streets, Soordered.

Recommend that the Clerk be in-structed to cancel tba assessmentsagainst tire following parties for theconstruction of the Spring street sewer:J. J. Carleton, $34.(10; H. Neideeken,168 36; A. Weill, $34 20; Mrs. A. C.Hereford, #88.1)0; U. W. Hellman,168 60. So ordered.

The Committee on £*ujac report asfollows:

Reoqminend that petition of B. F,Coulter to put a waste gate in tbe turn*

on Nichols ditch at hia own exponse begranted, he to koep same in order.Approved.

On petitiou of Trustees of Stale Nor-mal School for a redaction on theirrent of $10 per month for water, recom-mend that no action be taken. Ap*proved.

Recommend that the offer of UeorgeE. Millikeu to contribute $1000 for aSO Inch pipe from head of fl-1 to bisflume be declined, as the difference in00-l between a 22 inoh ami a 30-lnchpipe would not justify tho city inaccepting Iv- -:i i. Approved.

In matter of piping Zanja 9-E acrossthe Arroyo Seco, recommend that theSurveyor be instructed to prepare plauaand specifications nnd estimates of thecost of said pipe. So ordered.

The Committee on Lands to whomwas referred the petition uf W. J.Brodrick for a quit claim deed to theOallardo tract on the East side, recom-mend that the same he granted on pay-meat of taxes. Action postponed oneweek, and the City Attorney directed toexamine into the matter.

Mr. SchiolTeliu moved thai the CityAttorney be iirslructed to prepare anordinance offering tbe Spring aud Secondstreet sohool property for sale at not leasthan 135,000. Lost.

The Committee on Supplies recom-mended that a telephone he providedfor the City Court room. Adopted.

Bid of Joseph D. Lynch for city ad-vertising. Referred to Finance Com-mittee.

COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, ETC.

Petition of Dr. J. (J. John, askingthat V. Uenmlry bo restrained from en-forcing an illegal contrast. Referred tothe Zanjn Commitlce.

Petition of Dr. Griffin for permissionto connect his proj erty with tho Loa

Angeles street sewer. Referred to SewerCommittee.

Petition of John S. Grifßu to use por-tion of street in removing a bouse fromMain to Los' Angeles street. Referred tothe Board of Public Works, with powerto act.

Petition of Francis Mora aud others tohave New Los Angeles atreet sprinkled.Referred to Board of Health.

Petition of Mrs. A. Hnbsr to do grad-ing in front of hor property on Olivestreet. Referred to Board of PublicWorks.

Petition of Mrs. Ellen Deviu \u25a0 for sameprivilege. Same reference.

Petition ofJohn Mcllmoil for permis-sion to grade in front of his property onFifthstreet. Same reference.

Petition of Jose Mascarel to do grad-ing in front of his property on Ducom-mum street. Same reference.

Petition of Stern & Rose for permis-sion to take water from Los Angelesriver for cooling purposes at their dia-distillery, tbe same to be returned tothe river. Referred to ths Zanja Com-mittee.

Petition of J. W. Melton to prospectfor oil iv Los Angeles river at ths cross-ing of Mission road. Referred to theBoard of Public Worka.

Petition of citizens of Banning streetasking that something bo done to abatethe nuisance created by the aoap works.Referred to the Health officer.

Adjourned.

The Conclave Exhibition.

The announcement inthe HtiiuLD, ofthe propriety of making an exhibitionof the.nroducta of Southern Californiaat Turn Verein Hall, in San Fran-cisco, the headquarters of the KnigbtaTemplar of this portio.tof the states metwith spontaneous favor, and althoughthe time was very brief the people arecoming up to the work in a prompt andliberal manner. Yesterday a largeamount of fruit, consisting of oranges,lemona, peaches and grapes, were sentin from Pasadena by Mr. C H. Watts,Dr. O. H. Cougar, A. O. Bristol, 8. P.Jewett, J. Clark, A. J. MeQuilling andothers.

This settlement will also aend moreto-morrow, so that the Conclave willhave fresh fruit every day during theweek. Hon. P. M. Green and Mr. W.T. Clapp will send an assortment to-morrow. Mr. L. L. Bequette of Down-ey willattend to shipments from thatplaoe. In the city, Mr. T. A. Gareywill select and ship fruit from the orch-ard of Mr. 0. W. Childa, Mr. 0. H.Bliss will aljo send samples from hisfine orchard. Mr. J. W. Wolfskill hassent up a large display of fruit. Mr. J.F. Crank willalso send a liberal supplyoffruit. Mr. L. fl.Titus, of San Gabriel,has sent a large supply of oranges, andMessrs. Wood & Watkins a display ofwineand brandy. From Anaheim Mr.Theodore Reiser and B. Dreyfus & Co.,have sent choice samples of their vintage,and the same has been done by Mr. L.J: Rose and J. De Berth Shorb Esq.The work is going forward prosperouslyand our visiting Knights will havefresh fruits from Loa Angeles everyday.

After the Conclave the Knights willmany of them return via Los Angeles

and itis proposed to have a display atthe headquarters in the Nad. au Hotelwhile the SirKnights remain here. Theladies will take this matter in charge

and make a fine display of fruit andflowers. It ia desirable that a fresh?Hp-ply ot flowers and fruits should besent ineaoh day during the return visitof ths Templars,

Professor Savariej.

A commission consisting of Doctors J.P. Widney and R. C. Kirkpatrick yes-terday appeared before Judfo Sepnlvedaof the Superior Court, to decide uponthe sanity of ,1. s. Brewster, commonlyknown as Professor Savariej. Brewaterhas been a resident of Los Angeles forseveral years, and has shown a peculiarform of weakness of mind, a speoies ofimbecility that gratified itself in fantas-tic costumes, and iv attempts to make

and play upon sevoral kinds of musicalinstruments. Ho earned a part of hissubsistence by distributing small adver-tising circular* about the city, a busi-ness which he seemed to enjoy. For thepast two years his passions have began tobe very strong, and have shown unmis-mistakable signs of lunacy. Out a slightprovocation he would become furious,

and use a knife, olvth or stone to defendbra injured honor, tillit became evidentthat In a mixed society he was abso-lutely dangerous. His lunacy took theform of believing that he waa Emperorof the United States and Mexico. Ithas long been apparent that there wasextreme danger to the public in permit-ting him to run at large, and since hisattack upon a cltlren on Friday withaclub, complaint was entered against hissanity, and on a careful examinationbefore the Superior Court he waa ad-judged insane and ordered to the InsaneAsylum at Stock ton, to which place he

was taken last ovening, where he willdoubtless be much batter off than If leftto roam our city streets.

HOTEL ARRIVALS YESTERDAY

COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL

C ACoffinan, Ranchito U W Fox, wf *s, N ML Maacoii, 8 Bdno I) iBei BuffaloM N Lsufenuorger, S V S F Wciitwurth. S FranE IIH a .i? . TeXM C D Ashtuu, NMJ CI llolTiuß.ilItwf.Ohlo 11 I.cokey, wf *eh, MTW Roiimiell, Ki'iitu.kv Mint Katie Shim. KmIE L Drow, San Mnu Mr*IkStrive *Sen. KmBi:Ward, Pasadena J X Conks, ColtonJ F Bogg*. Pico W IIIMiljh,St* An.DJ Purdue, do It s Moore, doJ L Hoaack AI) McDonald, PlooMU Elds, Kansas 0 T SUov, NswportL AOreen, Colton W IIHalt, Demlng

ST. CHARLES.W V Kimball, El Monte n B Lss, Santa BarbaraE L Kimball, do UMVanWinklo, doS B Kimball, do AWright AlamedaDC Cunimlngs, do Mrs Broautiurst, RvsldoW Parker, do J White, Savannah

G F Smith. do .HI Franklin, doE Cumruings, do B McNwalii, do0 W Boggs, Pasadena F Reynolds, doL Molina, do Mrs M Wootsey, PhcnlsMrsAMAndrews, do

PICO HOUSEO AWoods, S F OB BUlwoll, 111J WOrr, do J S Don, AustraliaRDJohnsou, do WByrom, TexasJ S Dot, do L Sequsdo,E E Seller*, do LABaokusAw.OmoliaALudwlg, Pitthurg C W Loomls, N J8 F Tobs & wf,Chicago C Konnody, CityCT Mills, Brooklyn F (leorgu, Illsp 0 linker itw,Texan 8 W Emerson, RontonjQ Long, S F J W Jones * wf. doR H Aashby, England IIR Boosing k wf.doC Wdkcnirig, City E St John, Chicago

PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

REPORTED BY OILLETTE,GIBSON *WOOD,EXAMINERS Ot TITLES.

CONVEYANCES AUGUST 18, 1883.

Stats ofCalifornia to Wm L Banning?Loca-tion No 00 (18.4 aacr.w) in T 6 S, R litW; patent.

David B Scott toJos W Scott?All property InLou Angeles county; £1.

Chaa S Fisher to(Jus II Fowler Cancellationef agreement, lik DO, p 100 ofdeeds.

J MStewart toMrs W W Widow - Lots I nnd1, blk 10s, Willmore City; 9500.

Victor Beaudry to J M Trew- Lot 8, blk 27,Canal and Reservoir Lands; 81760.

AU IloUtubock toTlio*J Lewis - -Lot 3,blk T>,Johnston tract, fl-

f> HcCarty to Hugh Casey?Lot P, blk 00, Andlot M,blk 121, Santa Monica: 9150.

Louisa Weyse (formerly Naud( and OtJ.hurhusband, to Mario Davin?Lot 44, Ballesierostract; 9256.

Jas Montgomery to JoLu Holland -S \ uf SW \sec 19, T 3 S, R 11 W; 91200.

Henry F Spencer to Trinidad Zaurez?Lot 22,blk tf, Chavez trac';am

W a UerduAii and Helen M Ross, by Sheriff ,t0J SChapmau-H A ofSE lof SE 1 sue IK.T 2 H,R 13 W: 11000.

John D Hicknell to Alfred James -Lots 0 and18, blk 1; lot 18, blk 2, lots 3,7 and 8, blk 8, andlot 8, blk 10, South Santa Monies; 91.Eugens Meyerto O W Robertson -Lots 12,13,11 and is, Mover Block; 91000.

Sewell Andrews and Sarah Jane, hiswife, toLouisa Hartwell-Lots , 3 and 4, Walton's Addi-tionto Santa Ana.

C F Collins to J A Paxton- - Lots 3. 4, & and 7,blkO, Moans Vineyard track; 9121)0.

J APaxton to Mrs Charlotto T Paxton and PTLudwiok-Lots 4, 5, and 7,blk C, Morris Vine-yardtract; 9100. ,

Son Gabriel o>ngo Grove Association to F J

Glllmore-Tract between Fair Oaks and OrangeGrove avenues, Pasadena.

A Man Goes Overthe Falls

And disappears beneath the foaming bil-lows, This afternoon about half-past 2o'clock, a fine-looking, well-dressed gen-tleman was seen walking across tho sus-pension bridge witha cigar inbis mouth,smoking quite leisurely. There wasnothing strange inhis manner and thepeople on the bridge thought of nothingwrong until they saw him leap fromthe bridge, over the railing, into themighty waters beneath. The poople onthe bridge were awo-Btruck and power-less to render him any assistance, andwith feelings of deep sorrow aud tearsin their eyes, they stood silently watch-ing him as he struggled with therushing waters, and as he was carriedinto the roaring cataract, they noticedthat he was Btill puffing away at one ofthose famous "Tansill'a Punch" Cigais,Havanah tilled, which he purchased atthe Postoffice Cigar Store, for only fivecents. july3l-tf.

Wellington Coal.

Attention of the consumers of coal iscalled to the particularly excellent qual-ities of this coal for either steam, heat-ing, or cooking purposes. One ton of itis fully equal to three cord* of wood. Asa household coal for cooking or heatingpurposes ithas noequal, selling for sev-eral dollars more per ton in the SanFrancisco market than any other coalimported for this particular use. Thiscoal is for sale by all coal and woodyards.

The undersigned is prepared to sellWellington coat in carload lota of ten

tons and upwards, from his coal bunkersor ships when discharging, at Wilming-ton, delivered anywhere along the lineof the S. P. R. R.

Walter S. Maxwell,Importer and Wholesale Dealer, 10 Court

street. Telephone No. 33. 3m jnl9

Mrs. F. A. Logan, Magnetic Healer,iseminently successful in rheumatism,neuralgia, weak lungs, etc. No. 17North Mainstreet. jy 10, 1-m.

The feature of the season. The Mas-querade Skating Carnival, to be held atthe rink, 144 Spring street, Saturdayevening, July 2Sth. je27lm

Latest News Despatches.

What despatch? Why, in regard toPeter Ring. He has been captured andinstalled regularly inthe InternationalSaloon, corner of Commercial and LosAngeles streets, where he is servingLetup's celebrated St. Louis lager beerzX five cents a glass, nnd the choicest ofsandwiches of all kinds, thatwill tempteven an epicure. Peter is always ondeck, I tell you. ag7-lm

J. A. Voider can be found at the LosAngeles Picture and Art Store, No. 114Nftdeau Block, where he has the largeststock of pictures, frames aud artists'materials south of San Francisco. aul4

Decorations aud wall papers, thefinestand latest, and the greatest variety, atRaphael Bros., HI Main street.

If you want a good-fitting truss callat C. F. Heiuzeman a Drug Store, 122Main street, who keeps the largest as-sortment of trusses on hand inSouthernCalifornia.

Damiana makes the old young and theweak strong and healthy. M.Levy, ACo.,Wholesale liquor dealers, agents.

The largest stock of drugs, medicines,perfumeries and toilet articles in South-ern California, at C. F. Heinzeman's.

Call at C. X Heinzeman's Drug Storefor Weat'a Nerve and Brain Treatment,Yon Bolow's German Dyspasia Care, andSlaven'a California Fruit Salt; tbe onlyagent inLos Angeles county.

If you wish a fine hack or carriagesend to the City Hack Co.'a office, GrandCentral Hotel. Telephone No. 153.

Hacks and carnages, day or night atCity Hack Co.'a office. Telephone No.153. Office, Grand Central Hotel.

By sending telephone to No. 153 yoncan aeoure a hack inten minutes.

For health, strength and rigor drinkDamiana Bitters. jan6 ly

LOS ANGELBS DAILY HERALD, SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 19, 1898

i I

COULTER'S COLUMN.

SPECIALTIES.

Open Letter.OFFICE orDEVLIN& Co.,

at 39 fSt 261 Broadway, New York,

August Qth, 1883.

Dear Sir:- We call your attention tothe following leading

NEW YORK FASHIONS FOR GEN-TLEMEN:

? Ingle-Breasted Walking andMack suit*

Are to a great extent made of fancymixed oaaaimeres, worsteds, Scotchcheviots and piu-checkß. Entiro suitsare worn for business and traveling pur-poses.

The prevailing style of VEST is sin-

gle-breaated, with or without collar,closing high,cut short, nnd straight, withsix or seven buttons. . .

Moderately tighttrousers aro cut byall the tine trades in New York amisuch a thing as loose pantaloons is notknown.

Three and fonr button Cutaways andSingle-Bieasted Palolot or Frock aromade medium length of waist and skirt,tbe back presenting the appearance of aFrock Coat. They aro very stylish anddressy, and may be made from diagonalsorother plum goods, bound withnarrowsilk, or mohair braid. When coat andvest are made of same material, com-bined with dark or light colored mix-tures, or stripe* for pants, they may bevery properly worn on most all occas-ions.

Tbo Priiine Albert or Double-lire utedFrock Coat s an indispensable article iva gentleman's wurdrobe, nnd is m\de ofdiagonals, worsteds and solured cloths,

and with and without silk fac-ing. The Coat aud Vest are generallybound, coat buttoning high, with atleast f./ur buttons; vest buttoning highwithsix or ceven buttons. Thi* Coat

and Vest when combined with dark-colored or mixed eaasimere-s, stripes andchecks, Ls considered semi-dress, and isthe proper thing for calling, receptions,morning and afternoon church and wed-dings; in fact, all events occurring in theday time.

THK FL'LL DRESS SUIT has un-dergone no change since our last report.It is cut a little shorter and narrower inthe skirt,mid the lapel aud collar are notaa broad as formerly. It ii not meantthis coat sbouldbutton.but 1011 very low.The Pan (a may have br.iid on tbe out-side seams, but many prefer to havethem plainly finished. Pockets, whenmade at all, are placed in the corner oriv waist-baud seam. The Vtst has fourbuttons.

OVERCOATS FOR FALL AND WINTERAre cut with loug and short roll, may befaced with silk serge, and are made fromBlue, Green, Brown and Oxford mix-tares.

The DOUBLE BREASTED NEWMARKET OVERCOAT is the veryLATEST new style, and U gaininggreat popularity among YOUNG MEN.It has taken the place of the Ulster orUlsteretle and may be made of plainmaterial or any of thefancy styles of cas-limerea. Yonrs truly.

DEVLIN *CO.

In reference to the above letter wewish to call the attention of the citizensof this city and county to the fact thatwe are the agent of the above firm end

.have now on displsy abbot 200 samplesLf tbe Fall anil Wmter Goods. We

puarant.ee the workmanship and fits and\u25a0refer to some of the best citizens of thisferity. We invite inspection. No trouble;to show our samples. Respectfully,

B. F. COULTER,238 aud 238, Baker Block, Main street.

COLDS' COLDS: ! COLDS illWhy suffer from them? Are you af

Dieted with Rheumatism ? You can stopthese ills toa greater extent than yonmay think by wearing THE LOS AN-

GELES WOOLEN MILLS FLANNELS.

OUR UNDERWEAR and NAVY

BLUE OVERBHIRTB are manufac-tured of these goods. They aro madeof PURE WOOL and DYES. They

NEVER INJURE the SKIN and arevery durable. They can be found ONLYat the Store of B. F. COULTER,2364 '238 North Main St., Baker Block.

BUITONS! BUTTONS!! BUTTONS!!!

Why do yon burst your buttons off?Because you haven't tried Courter'eSUSPENDERS CN WHEELS.

11. F. COULTER.

STOP AND THINK.Uid itever occur to jou that It ft

COULTEB, Proprietor of the Los An-geles Woolen Mills,sells a Pure WoolBlanket, either in White or Colors, inmany instances, Cheaper than those thatare mixed withCotton or .shoddy ? IT18 A FACL Why? Because la m.n-

ufaetures these goods.No Shoddy, no Cotton are used in

these goods. Call and save Money.It. ft COLLII K.

THE COULTER SHIRTS,

VVell made, of goo 1 materials, PERFKCT iv FIT. Prices as low aa thelowest. Call and see them and you willnot want any other.

New styles Cuffs and Collars, Rail-road Collars and Caffs, Celluloid Collarsand Cuffs, Collar and Cuff Button*,Handkerchiefs, Ties, Scarfs, Hall?\u25a0Hose,all at reasonable {(ricesnt B. B. Coulter'sStores.

GENTLEMEN?Do not fail to noloCoulter's, 236 and 238 Main street, Ba-ker Block, for your Underwear. HiaAll Wool Undershirts are double-breaated, made of pure wool and nonemade are cheaper.

TO THE LADIES.

We keep the most beautiful Blue,Black and Jet Black Cashmeres that weii»v- ever seen. They are choice andyou'should examine them.

OUR BLACK SILKS

Are so very superior to all others thatyou only have to look at them to boconvinced. Don'tbuy tillyou see them.

B, ft COULTER.

We have a Resident Buyer in NewYork City. He is constantly sendingthe choicest goods, ought at the loweetprices. If you want any article in theDry Goods Line we can furnish ycu onaa good terms as any House in SanFrancisco.

B. F. COULTER,BIKER BLOCK, Log Angele*.

sua 19 ly

I MONET TO LOANIn Sums of $800 and Upward.

Apply to GRAHAMa CLARKE,Rest KsUte Agents, earner ot Spring and Firststreets. JyS4 lm

Boca BeerALWAYS ON tIttAUOHTAT THE

Vienna Garden,OP*.Nat.***Moeit, M.tHRMKHt.

aul lm

» H.IKOHMV IAtW (H fllK.

liq!?« twins ???!?> ti \u25a0 Our. oI *T?> lier»oimiH'Mi»l, wlvamvs In' Q OonnilftrHclM,and sl*.> raakf* ?\u25a0j .. i.Oi ofbuy- 1Inn amiKlliowJo*wiry, outoli,«W., al theblithestprtow. UUI toil ».f»»r lmuabi. KUII

NEW ADVKRTIBEMENTB.

Joseph Murtagh & Co.,40 NORTH MAIN STREET,

Will commence on Monday, August 20th, a

Clearance SaleOr all Spring and Summer Goods.

The above goods MUST and WILLbe sold regard-less ofcost in order to make room for their Pall Stock.

75 cent Dress Goods Marked Down to 37 1-2 cents.

50-eent Dress Goods Marked Down to 25 cents.

37 1-2 cent Dress Goods Marked Down to 20 cents.

25-cent Dress Goods Marked Down to 12 1-2 cents.

15-ccnt Dress Goods Marked Down to7 1-2 cents.

And other lines of goods in proportion.

Bents' Furnishing Goods Greatly Eeduced,

JOSEPH MURTAGH & CO.,40 N. MAIN STREET.

»u»l»

THE TRADITIONAL SHOPKEEPERprefers to keep his wares nnd stock for rears than to partfrom them without his customary pro St?he would ratherretain remnants and refused merchandise than to regulatethe price to Its real salable value.

SUCH MERCHANTSare neither progressive nor judicious, and people trading

at such an institution soon find out to their dismay thatmerchandise, like iron, wheat or produce, sometimesdeclines in value.

People's Storeby reason of its large trade, Unas that periodically ItI

necessary to weed out the large creation of

OIDIDS -AJSTID ZEICTIDSthat naturally accumulates?these goods are at present Writ"

ing being marked and placed on our centre table*.

We have just reviewed the ODDS AND ENDS andnnd remarkably good values amongst them, such aswould interest mothers and heads offamilies.

EARLY CALLERSwill receive first choice, while tardy callers cannot expect

to view a full assortment.

We publish a Story paper, which we send to anyAddress, postpaid.

PEOPLE' S STORE.

Dillon & Keneal/sSBMI-AIVNITAI,

Clearance Sale!We beg to announce to our customers and tbe poblis

generally that inorder to make room Tor oar

FALL & WINTER IMPORTATIONSWe are compelled to make a complete C learance

of every dollar's worth of

SPRING & SUMMER DRY GOODS- IN OUR ENTIRE STOCK.

This Sale willContinue for the Next 25 Days,During which time we shall have no regard to the

Cost of Spring and Summer Goods. Our objectshall be to dispose of these

Goods Regardless of Cost!

Dillon & Keiiealy,OOR. MAIN & REQUENA STS.

H. FINNEY,SEARCHER OP RECORDS,I Room 5, - \u25a0 Men Burnt,