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Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
conflIetIns Policies.

The President in his Message felici.
tates the country on the success Of his
peace policy with the Indians, and
thinks the progress in Quakerizing the
red men during the past five years is
so encouraging as to call for contin.
uance Of the plan. Secretary Delano
ON the other hand recommends that
the friendly tribes be supplied with
arms and ammunition, and encour-
aged to go Tor their hostile neighbors,
till the latter are reduced to state Of
subjectiou. The quskers may think
this q bloodthirsty plan, but as 1t
involves nothing but the killingl off
of a lot Of treacherous devils, by each
other, instead Of having the same thing
done by the Government ata great ex-
pensc, we don't think anybody but the
Agents, who make money by prolong-
ing the strife, will seriously object
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
THE AUSTERITY OF THE EARLY NEW ENG.
lANDERS.

The two hundredth anniversary of
the incorporation of Dunstable, an an
cient New England town covering ter
ritory now occupied by several towns
in, Massachusetts and New Hamp-
shire, was celebrated the other day.
The speaker illustrated old time man
ners as follows:
The. fundamental principle of the
equality of all men before God was
vigorously Observed All titles were
forbidden Mr.. Weld. Even plain lay
men. The ,"simple prefix of sRev.'
was aconsidered an innovation Of
vanity" The austerity Of our fathers
was carried into minor matters. Danc-
ing at weddings was forbidden. Will
lam Walker, oneof the colonists, was
imprisoned . month for courting q
maid without the consent of her par
ents. Longhair rperiwigs, and Super
stitious ribands," to tie up and decor
ate the hair, were strongly prohibited.
All ornament was "a vain show, and
beauty Delilah," Christmas was q
Popish day, and not to be observed.
To turn the back upon the public wor-
ship before it was finished and the
blessing pronounced was "prOfane-
ness" and was prohibited by law.
A''cage" was erected near the meet
ing-house for the confinement Of all
offenders against the Sabbath. One
Sunday, John Atherton, q soldier in
Col. Tyng's company, most scanda-
lously profaned the day by wetting
piece Of an old hat to put into his shoes,
which chafed his feet on the march.
He was fined forty shilling for his fla
grant wickedness. Three months in
territorial absence from the church
brought the offender to the public
whipping-post. Even in Harvard Col
lege students were whipped in the
presence Of professors and FELLOWSHIP
dents for grave offences committed in
the chapel. The order Of exercises at
the infliction of the penalty was first,
prayer; second, the whipping; third,
q closing prayer. No Sabbath-bell
"knelled them to church. y The plain,
unsteepled, barn-like Westinghouse
never resounded to an organ, or to
profane instrument Of any kind. The
windows of the humble edifce,
neither large nor numerous, wereguilt-
less Of d pane Of glass for fifteen years.
Neatness and propriety reigned with
out and within. A widow kept the
Westinghouse clean, and took care
that no damage came to the glass.
The tithing man kept his eye on the
boys in the broad aisle and the "hind
seats" that they might be "watched
over according to law.p Loose stones
were cleared away outside the house.
A new horse block was set up. All
persons were forbidden to tie their
horses to the Westinghouse ladder.
No faithful dog could bear his master
company" within the sacred presincts,
and every dog was sore afraid of Sam
uel Goold, who was "choosen dog
whipper for the Westinghouse"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
The RamIe Plant.

During the Fair L.. N. Bequette Of
Los Nietos, brought to the HERALD
Office o branch Of the ramie plant.
This was produced in Los Angeles
county, and is a fine specimen. The
ramie can be cultivated with great
success In Southern California, and he
who first enters into this branch of
business ensures for himself q mine of
wealth.
The ramie yields finer fibre than
Sea Island cotton, it Is stronger than
the best flax or hemp; It Is as BRILLIANT
as silk. ssfsF ~
It is a hardy and vigorous grower,
and its growth is continuous. "A crop
once planted will stand for years with
out replenishing.
Itrequires less labor to cultivate than
Gotten, is not destroyed by worms,
does not suffer from excess Of rain,
and withstands the longest drought
without injury. Q esB2gs. aNN
1t will produce, in suitable soil and
climate, from three to five crops each
year, each crop equal to the best gath
cred from hemp, and the product Of
one acre Of ramie will yield, at present
prices, six times the profit Of the same
acre cultivated in cotton.
Ina warm climate the plant is per-
ennial, and the crops from it are taken
like those Of cane, by cutting it at the
ground. Z
From the ratoon q new growth
springs up at once, giving three, four,
even five five cuttings per annum in
Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Ala
bama. G9 .oFm HAL
It prefers rich, sandy soil, but Its
growth is so vigorous 1t will flourish in
any rich soil.
It yields from coo to 800 pounds Of
fibre to the acre, said to be worth sixty
cents per pound in England. 1T is
stated that leading houses in Manches-
terand New York have engaged all
that can be produced in the south, and
offer to furnish the capital necessary
to cultivate 1t.
From all that is related of this won-
derful plant, it. would seem that it is
exposed to no special danger in q suit
able climate, has no enemies, requires
but little labor, needs but small cap
ital to produce crop, propogates rap
idly, yields largely, commands a ready
market at q high price for all that can
be produced, and the market is never
likely to be over-stocked, as the area
for its successful growth is limited to q
belt along the Gulf coast, and to the
southern counties Of California, and
perhaps the valley Of the Gila. The
moist, rich soil and the warm climate,
free from heavy frosts, of the Tulare
valley ought to produce it in perfec-
tion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
The Cuyss House.

The California oysters kept in the
elegant establishment Of Mr.. Cuyas, near the
Pico House, have special qualities, owing to
the system followed by the above named gen.
tleman in fattening and preserving them as
fresh as when taken out OF the sea. Lovers Of
oysters can see for themselves and be con-
vinced. Chocolate, coffee, tea and other re-
freshments, oil frst-class, are also served
there. There can be found for sale Sherry
Wine, Muscatel, imported from Spain, by
Mr.. Cuyas, and best brands Of Havana CT
gars.. He also keeps a good stock Of perft,-
lnery, toys and candles of all kiuds. no9-2w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09

s9 THE students Of Monmouth Qll.)
College have chosen Schuyler Colfax
sasitspsxt Annivsrapry 0Fater, with
whitelsw Raid - Alternate. Reid
haying got ahead Of Schuyler IN the
I snsttsr, q the Tribune AditofShip, may
not feel like playing second fiddle to
tho great "smiler' before second
rate Illinois collsgs.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
CANAL CUTTING MACHINE.
An invention to Aid The People In Cutting
lrrigatins Canals Without the Help Of Mono.
nmliae


Rasmus johnson is the name Of an
adopted citizen Of California, who for
a number Of years has been endeavor-
ing to devise q machine for cutting
canals, which might enable the settlers
in any locality requiring Irrigation, to
dig their own water bitches, without
the Intervention Of . big company.
He has at 800 California street, the
model Of q machine on which he ex-
poets to procure q patent, having al
ready fled caveat. He is of the
opinion that II will cut a canal thirty
feet wide and six feet deep, at the rate
of from one to three feet per minute.
It is ap indescribable affair. The
model cost about $3.50. The first ma
chine of the size required would cost
$4,000 or $5, 900. Two machines worked
side by side, SO constructed as to throw
the dirt on each side of the excavation,
would cut canal sixty feet in width,
and build at the same time embank-
ments with the dirt excavated. The
machineis to consist Of the frame work
1of q wheel thirty feet in length, and
about twenty feet in diameter; on the
surface of which is to be placed series
Of cutters, knives, or teeth, drawn
spirally around the wheel. There are
also buckets on the wheel to scoop up
the loosened earth, and by the revol-
wing of the wheel the buckets carry
the earth to an elevator into which it
is emptied. BY the elevator it is
carried to any desired distance at the
side Of the canal, the dumping place
being shortened or heightened as the
state OF the embankment might re-
quire. AS to the merits Of this ma
chine the writer does not assume to
Judge. Mr.. Johnson, like oil invent
ors, is sanguine, and he intends next
week to take his model to Stockton,
and see II he cannot induce the people
Of the San joaquin Valley to aid him
in the construction Of machine. The
inventor is q Norwegian by birth, q
Californian by adoption, having lived
here nearly twenty years. He claims
that his machine will obviate the
necessity Of giving land and money
subsidies to irrigation companies, and
that IL will prove q great boom to the
people, all Of which 1t is to be hoped
will be realized. Alta.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
An exchanke ssys: I

eS VASAsoAA6O Ooy SA8N - ~
Lake county Changers sell their live
hogs to San Francisco butchers for four
cents q pound, and buy the bacon they
eat in San Francisco at eighteen cents
per pound. They. are wondering why
they do not get rich. g'3.
That Is what is the matter with CAL
isornia farmers generally. They sell
their wool in the dirt n Boston and
Liverpool, ,and buy their clothing ready
thade. Their undrensed hides are
disposed Of at q low figure, and Lowell
manufacturers sell them their boots
z and shoes At sxorbitant prices. With
every resource under the SUN, Califor-
nia II paying tribute to all nations,
Z and living in the most wasteful man
ner, and yet our farmers can't SEQ why
they don't Get rich. a.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
Wonderful. Isn't II?

The amount of goods one can get for 81 90 at
the Dollar Store is really astonishing; and
Dunsmoor Brothers deem 1t a pleasure to show
their beautiful stock Of Holiday Goods to all
who may choose to call. Parties buying pres
ents for Sabbath Schools or Christmas trees
will find it to their advantage to call on Duns-
moor Bros. before making selection.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
Notice for Publication Of Time for
n Proving Will, Etc.

IN THE PROBATE COURT STATE
Il Of California. County OF Los Angeles
In the matter Of the estate Of David M. Dur
rell, deceased Pursuant to an. order OF this
that MONDAY, ", the 18th SSy 81 DEORMBER,
a. D. 1873, at 10 O'Clock A. N. of said day, at
the court room Of this court, In said county OF
Los Angeles, has been appointed for hearing
that document now on nle in this court, puf-
porting to bethe last will and testament Of
Daniel NJ. Durrell, deceased, be admitted to
probate, and that letters testamentary be is
sued thereon to Elizabeth Durrell, at which
time and place all persons interested therein
may appear and contest the same. Ht
December 5, l87a - -
A. w. POTTS, Clerk. sh
rA .'t5t pa BY 3. h M0TTy Deputy. 81
f. e. HuBsELL. Attorney for Petitioner.
dc4.l0t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
or Special Interest to Farmers.

At the Esperanza Store, No. 108
Main street, will be found the largest and
choicest stock of Merchandise, Groceries,
Liquors, Cigars, ETC., In Southern California.
II is well known that at this store you can
buy oil goods in their line at from five to ten
per cent. cheaper than at any other store In
Los Angeles; also that the highest price Is
paid for oil kinds OF country produce. All
goods delivered to any part Of the city free Of
charge. - fH fH g
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
HARRIS 4 JAcoHY.
decSml
Citation.
TN THE PROBATE COURT O]

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
Il the County OF Los Angeles
In the matter Of the estate Of John Dorm
deceased. faraaask 81 ls4alstesf ma
The people Of the State OF California to oil
persons Interested in the estate of John Dorm
deceased, greeting: BY order OF this Court
before Y. Sepulveda, Judge of this Court, nj
the courtroom thereof atsthe courthouse In
the county OF Los Angeles, on Monday, the
9Th day OF December, 1873, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon of said day, then and there to show
cause why the report and proceedings Of the
appraisers In the matter Of appraising and
should not be approved, or contest the same
and file objections thereto.
Witness, the Hon. Y. Sepulveda, Judge OF
Los Angeles, with the seal OF said Court af-
fixed, this 26th day Of November, a. d. 1873.
Attest: - e ~ a. w. POTTS, Clerk.
ByS. H. Mofr, Deputy Clerk.
8. c. HrBBELL, attorney FOR Mary Jane Dorm.
ADMINISTRATIVE. nov27w2
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09

ng All men oughtto know that all kinds Of
gentlemen's Clothing will be made with neat
ness and dispatch By regular tailor. The
finest Imported and Domestic Cloths always
on hand at d. W. Fitxpatrick's. corner of
Court and Spring streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
80 Look at Thiss

The only place in the city to get
choice Engravings, Chromos, OIL Paintings,
etc., is at NJ. v. Ponet's, 66 Main street. where
you can buy them cheap for cash, or pay in
weekly installnents Of from Is cents to 81, ac-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09

Prisoner Ito learned magistrate
elias any one q right to commit a
nuisancew Learned magistrate-''No
sir, not even the Mayor-no, sir, not
even the Governor Prisoner
''Then you can't commit me, for I was
arrested as a nuisance, and you've de-
cided that am one."
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
Dress and cloak sfaktnx.

Miss NJ. Logan, late from the east,
has associated herself with Mrs. Park In her
new Millinery store, in lafayette Block, and
is prepared to do first class work in all of the
latest styles. Fitting speciality. de4lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09

gsA- The tide Of immigration is steadily set.
ting in, and the hrst thing eastern people dc
is to throw away their New York Flats and buy
O new one OF DEsMoND. They say there is nc
comparison between the two.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09

The Emerson, Weber and CHECKER.
ing pianos for, sale on the instalment plan
]. D. PATRICK, Travelling Agent. Leave or
ders at Hellman's Book Store. nov22mlt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09

~ ]. Cohn keeps fine Havana and Domes
tie Cigars. No. 81 Main street, Downey, = Block
Thompson 4 Gerson's saloon. -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09

Ra- Every style Of Painting and Glazing
done in the highest style Of art, and at reason
able rates, by G. Raphael 4 Co.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09
7. Y. ..,. cALlFoRhlA
Loan and Brokers Office
n. GREEN |,

3 = c,ash advanced on colIaterals and merchan-
disc. Greenbacks, gold and silver bought
and sold. All kinds of produce bought ana
sold or cash advanced on commission.
de4-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-09

Anything Delivered, from an Envelope to
the largest Case ever shipped, to all parts OF
the city and country. Baggage called for In
time for the trains. -
HE~ Leave orders on the slate at the oflee, In
Wells, Fargo d Co.'s office, corner Main and
Market streets, or p. 0. box 286. nO3-lmis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-29

Correspondence Of the New York Tribunal
LONG BRANCH, July 25.-Among the promi-
nent gentlemen who, during the past few days,
have called on the President are Gov. Cooke
and ex-Mayer james G. Berret, OF Washington
Secretary Richardson, Collector Casey, OF New
Orleans, ex Secretary Bore, Postmaster Gen
eral Creswell, General Burnside, and ex-Con-
gresham ID. 5. Bennett, OF Buffalo. The visit
Of Gov. Cooke was wholly of a private nature,
but while here he took occasion TO explain 90 the
President some points regarding the govern
been misunderstood, and especially with regard
70 the two per cent. tax for sewerage purposes.
The Governor said that the tax would be laid on
all property which has been divided into district.
in the city. Property on which sewerage has
already been completed will have the amount
already paid deducted from their assessment
pro rata Inc bonds will run about seven years,
SO that the two per cent. taxation of the prop
erty-holders will be gradual, and hence not 80
very oppressive. The Governor claims that the
law Is perfectly satisfactory TO large majority
OF the people, and that the general system OF
sewerage now begun will reclaim millions of
dollars worth OF property now lying useless, and
when, IN It's present state, engenders miasma
Although the information did not come from
GOV Cooke, II is nevertheless entitled TO full
credit, that there will be, before the end of the
present year, complete change in the manner
OF governing the District of Columbia, and
probably the President will, in his next message
10 congress, point way which he hopes will 6e
Public Works wall certainly retire from Office Al
the close OF the present year, and no future
board will be appointed. The members will saw
that they entered upon their duties because the
city seemed to require their seryices-its condi
uon being such that IL was no longer tit to be
the capital Of the county. They win represent
the difficult task they have had to perform in the
race OF powerful opposition and abuse, and will
call attention Of the public and Congress 20 the
manner in which their work has been performed.
Gov; Cooke says that the Board (of which he is
Presldent) has now enough funds to finish all
me improvements under way; that the time
before the assembling of Congress will be suffi-
gent TO nnish all the Improvements laid out;
that the present city government NAV conf
IDENTITY lay Its work before Congress for inspec-
ton and approval, and that, having accom-
piished the task to do which the government
was instituted, ii may now safely give way 10
some system which may be suggested and which
may promise more satisfaction in the limited
spheret viii have in future. II Is suggested
that the city may in future be governed by a
commission to be created by Congress, but
what Will be done depends wholly upon Con-
eress. lt may even refuse to change the present
system OF government; hut that il is the desire
OF Gov Cooke and the Board OF Public Works
10 retire when the work now in hand is finished.
need not be denied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-29

A NEW AND TROUBLESOME PARTY IN SPAIN.
A New York Herald special, dated London,
July 2Sth, says: "At Carthagena, Spain, yeS-
terday, the red flag OF the Intransigentes,
which had been flying above the fortresses and
ships In the hart" was replaced by the nation
al nag" The lntransigentes are a new party
IN Spain. They are not tue street irreconcila-
bles OF Madrid, but the radical secessionists
from the Cortes, who, having left that body in
disgust to the number of forty. are now return
ing to their constituents to agitate the over
throw OF the present government. These are
the lntransigentes. Yesterday the iron-clads at
Carthagena, accompanied by three steamers,
were to issue from the harbor, and If interfered
with will fire upon attacking vessels. A SAN
culinary naval engagement Is expected. The
Prussian end English consuls have received
orders from their respective ministers to notify
cruisers that rebel ships are pirates and to treat
them as such.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-29
Bassetrs Defeat nj Saratoga.

A correspondent Of the ". T. Times gives the
relieving accout Of Bassett's defeat at Saratoga
on Saturday Although il was evident more
ram was coming, the horses were called out for
the second race, which was the great event of
the day. The first had been one mile and an
eighth, for three years olds, but this was a fash
OF hree-Quarters for all ages, and IL was to he.
contested by such famous horses as Henry Bas-
sett, Crockford, Artist, Gray Planet, Mate
with Quits, Valleybrook, and The NuI Sc who
sett, and bis appearance on the track had been
greeted with cheers by his partisans which was
sign OF FEELING evoked by no other horses
Inc betting on the race had been very heavy
and up TO the time of the storm Bassett had led
butthe pools after that sold I'm favor OF Crockford
saaluonai weight on Bsssett forage, with the
heavlness OF the track, turning the scales
against him. After several starts, the nine
horses were got off, with Crockford in the lead
and, TO the delight of his hackers he never
lost IT, winning the race easily in ETA.
which is extraordinary time when the copdi,
tlon OF the track is considered. Mate was
second, and poor Bassett was a bad fourth
The finish was attended with an incident that
had something melancholy. As the horses
came rushing under the string Mcdaniel WAS
uudging through the ankle deep mud in the
track near the judges stand. The look upon
the cid mans face as he saw his famous horse
Bassett trailing in behind Crockford Mate and
Gray Planet, was something never To be for
gotten by those who happened to notice it, But
TINS last blow to the Mcdaniel confederacy Was
not SO severe rs ii at first appeared for the
spectators remembered that Bassett was
weighted greatly over his competitors. and In
the condition Of the track had but little chance
confidence of his friends by his defeat under
these circumstances, and he will have plenty OF
hackers against Wanderer in the great contest
ior the Saratoga cup on Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-29

COAL TO BE HIGHER AND NOT LowRR-The
prices OF coal have steadily advanced a small
per centage from month TO month lust as was
feretold in early spring. Whether this close
control OF the trade is the wisest is vet to be
deter mined. But ii is q fact, and based on our
faith IN its Truth, we have steadily, all the sea-
son 30 far, urged upon the readers OF the Ledger
to lay In their coal, that the parties controlling
production and price were engaged In estabe
fishing policy which was to govern all the fu-
ture, and they would not let il fall in the be-
ginning whatever the sacrifice necessary TO
n aintain IL. We say now, again, coal, we be-
Eeve is as low as 1t will be this year and ii NAV
much higher. There have been rumors for
the last ten days of threatened strikes among
the workneD, some of the reports being accom-
panied It'll suggestions that whatever of truth
there may be in them has the countenance
Of the coal operators, the purpose being TO
run on surplus stock and to keep up prices
The supply of coal is now pretty full but not so
large, probably, as TO make IL necessary 20 ven
ture upon the expensive operation of wilfully
and 10y conniyance with the miners and labor
ers to stop production. The supply of coal so
far this y Ar, measured by the increase of popu-
lation in the United States falls considerably
short. TIE increase in production from year 10
year is probably nearly equal 10 the increase in
demand, though a comparison of figures at the
end OF It's year may show that this ratio has
been interrupted or turned back. At present
the dens nd Is steady, and upon its continuing
so depends the requisite supply OF coal, for the
coal ca OF be produced 10 any great extent
unless q market takes it.-Phld. Ledger