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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-31

THERE Is no use doing things Dy halves,
and so tho extraordinary old man has got to
be 10 years Of age. lie has 294 living
descendants, can read without glasses and
all that, Of course, and he lives 10 Brazil
this time.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-31

TT An insane man married Pbiladcl-
phia woman and lived with her four weeks
before she found out that be was lunatic,
aud she might never have known it had she
not bit him on the head with coffee. pot
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-31
WIT AND IIUMOR.

B@rTHosE who have tried it say that
kissing is like sewing machine, because it
seems good.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-31

EEA NASHVILLE man who was admir-
ing young ladys hair the other evening
Miss D, please give me one little curl
just one, won't you 2 be pleaded
Couldn't think of it Mr.. -, couldn't
think of it for moment, replied the young
lady briskIy why those curls cost me
dollar apiece.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-31

EE1T was an Irish coroner, when ask
ed how be accounted for an extraordinary
mortality in Limerick, replied sadly, Il can
not tell. There are people dying this year
that never died before.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-31
r. b. SHEET,

Armstrong Corner, opposite Court house
Romney, Sept. 10, 1878.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-10-31

.witDess as to Hams -sam'I. L. Flouruoy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14

HAVANA, Dec. II.
The Virginius has gone to the port Of
Bahia Honda, sixty miles west Of Ha-
vana, where she will be delivered by
Spanish man-of-war to vessel of
the United States navy. Captain
General Jovellar has given the neces-
sary order for the transfer Of the Vir-
ginius' prisoners Mt Santiago de Cuba.
W MADRID, Dec. II.
General Noriones yesterday re-occu-
pied Tolosa, the capital of Guypuzcoa,
after an engagement In which the Car
lists lost $50 men.
PARIS, Dec. II.
The island ofSt. Margarita, off Can
mes, has been selected as the place OF
confinement for Marshal Bazaine. He
will be sent there this week.
HALIFAx,sDec. II.
A dispatch has been received an-
nouncing the death in England Of
James w. Johnston, late Equity Judge
of Nova Scotia, and for many years
leader of the Conservative party In
that province. - sa8ei31
BERNE, Dec. IS.
The Swiss Government has decided
to hand the Papal Nuncio his passport
on account of the Pope's Encyclical
letter.
HAVANA, Dec. IL.
The Virginius has gone to the port
of Babia- Honda, sixty miles west Of
Havana, where she will be delivered
by Spanish man-Of-war to some
United States vessel.
Captain-General Joye liar has given
the necessary orders to transfer the
Virginius prisoners at Santiago de
Cuba to an American man-of-war to-
day. He Is certain his orders will be
carried out and the men delivered at
the appointed time.
LONDON, Dec. u.
England has asked France to facili-
tate inquiring into the Vile de Havre
disaster and offers to defray the ex-
penses Of British witnesses, which Of
fer France accepts and promises that
the investigation shall be searching
and complete.
LONDON, Dec. 13.
Fourteen persons have been found
drowned in the docks since the fog set
in and many other accidents are re-
ported. I ltl4a
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
WASHINGTON,
Fish Finds Affairs Of Spain Firm = La
Ballona ON . Patent-l3on. .. D. How.
ard q Defaulter A Change In she
Postal Iva. sFA SIS -FAA4
WARRINGTON, Dec. IL.

w VAo4AAAN0 AO~Nl A>VSs A&s
The Committee on Foreign Affairs
having organized to-day, proceeded in
body to pay their respects to Secre-
tary Fish at the Department Of State.
Being interrogated relative to the Vir-
ginius matter, the Secretary said:
Everything is going on smoothly;
nothing has occurred, or Is likely to
occur, to prevent Spain from carrying
out promises"
There is tonight an official con-.
firmation Of tho report that the Vir-
ginius was towed out of the harbor Of
Havana, this morning. 1t Is cOnsid-
cred reliable in view of the fact that
recent agreement between Secretary
Fish and Admiral Palo contemplated
to have surrendered said vessel to the
United States within q little more
than u week from the time said agree
ment was made; and this movement
is regarded as preliminary to fulfil
ment Of stipulations. The impression
Is that the surviving passengers and
crew of the virglnius will be delivered
on the same day. o 4sse5i0a ,-
The Commissioner of the General
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
Late Te|egIanns,
DOMESTIC NEWS.
sas city Dentlsts DenOunee ChIOrO.
fOrm-GOId going up-ERstern stocks
- BeeeIser and the Congregational.
ists In Trouble,

ti14 4s5t3tA BOSTON, Dec. 13.
Fears are entertained that Professor
Agassiz will not recover from his i'll
ness.
e-ifts 4ttiaf BOSTON, Dec. II.
Fears are now entertained that Pro-
fessor Agassiz may linger considerable
time in his paralytic state. His re-
covery is now considered improbable.
KANSAS CITY, Dec. II.
Howell & Co.'s salt warehouse, Sar-
show & McQuade's elevator, with l5O,-
600 bushels grain was burned tonight.
Loss, S5O0,OOO; one half insured.
BOsToN, Dec. IL.
The Massachusetts, Dental Society
has RESOLVED that the use of chloro-
form in dental operations is not sdvis-
able. ,,uefs lnf
NEW YORK, Dec. 12.
Gold sold up to llO4. Closed at
lO93 g 1O9E. uaG GiiHo.
Governments strong, considerable
doing. pu
Money, I; Stocks, active, at lower
figures; Western Union, 7lE; Pacific
Mail, 38s; n. Y. Central, 943; Erie,
Al; Panama, 81; Union Pacific, 30s;
Central Bonds, 944; Union, s44.
1t Is thought there will finally be
separation between Beecher and the
Congregationalists Of Brooklyn. la
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14

Land Office to-day sent to the Sur
veyor-General for California patent
for La Ballona Rancho, comprising
IL, 920 acres In Los Angeles County;
Agustin Machado and others, con-
firmees.
ff'.''N WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
The Secretary of War has reported
to the House of Representatives that
there is On apparent dedication in the
accounts of General o. o. Howard of
the Freedmens Bureau. An investi-
CATION will probably follow.
General Howard, OF Freedmen's Bu-
reau, is to be prosecuted civilly and
criminally, and before court martial,
for his defalcations. 1t Is absolutely
impossible to learn from his books
how much the government has lost
through him, and the Young Mems
Christian Association, which is said
to have shared in the plumber.
A call has been issued at Washing
ton, for the meeting of Western Rep
resentatives of Congress, to consider.
the question Of cheap transportation.
The House Committee on Post Of
fees has agreed to report q bill for the
free transmission of newspapers and
public documents through the mail.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3.
The House Committee OH Postoffices
and Post Roads held O meeting yester-
day, at which bill proposed by the
subcommittee with reference to the
delivery of public documents through
the mails was adopted. The bill
agreed upon in substance authorizes
public documents to be sent free
through the mails, free exchange of
newspapers, and a free delivery of
newspapers in counties wherein they
are published, In distributing public
documents stamp is provided to be
placed in the custody OF an officer OF
the House, to be attached to every
book, pamphlet or document sent from
either branch of Congress to prevent
abuse of power by unauthorized par
ties. It Is also necessary for the name
of the member sending documents to
be appended to the package. The
Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tiOns heard arguments yesterday for
five hours on the Louisiana Senatorial
question, Congress then held a secret
session and will probably report OH the
case on Monday. Sumner was the only
member absent. Ds
Sargent and Page will on Monday in
troduce bill fixing 81 25 as the uni
form price for both mineral and agri-
cultural lands in California, providing
that no land in that State shall be ex-
empt from homestead presumption or
entry unless bonafide claims exist
thereupOn.
New YORK, Dec. 13.
A dispatch from Rio. de. Janeiro to
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
says the steamer Colima sailed on the
Goth of November for San Francisco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
the MAYORS MESSAGE.

EDITOR HERALD - The Star and
Express, while they commend the re-
cent message of the Mayor to the
Common Council, except to suggest
ion contained therein respecting the
expense of lighting the street. .4n sasi:
The Express says: "We are aware
of only one proposition in which We
would take issue with the Mayors
conclusions, and that is in his views
upon the responsibility OF only such
Of the citizens rs are Immediately
benefited by the street lights In front
Of their property, to be taxed for the
same" It is evident the writer of the
foregoing did not read the message, as
1t does not advance any such propo-
The Star says: "The ground taken
by the Mayor in the matter Of lighting
the streets is not consistent. The same
argument may be used in reference to
any municipal necessity. The light
ing of the public streets Is for the pub
lie good and should be paid for out of
the public fund. You might as con-
sistently impose school tax upon
those who have children, and except
those who have none."
II the public streets are to be light
ed, there could be no question but that
the cost of so doing should be paid by
the public fund. Rut 1 do not under
stand that such Is the intention or de-
sire Of either the Star or Express.
, Neither do I believe that the people of
Los Angeles would pay any school
taxes, II Ouly the children Of those
parents who live on Main street were
suffered to attend the schools. l would
not ask the Star II the construction of
sidewalks is not for the public good as
we'll ass the lighting Of the streets.
And no hue and cry has been raised
against that great inconsistency of
compelling the expense to be borne by
the adjoining property.
cannot perceive why 1t Is consist
ent to make property on Jefferson and
Chaparal streets pay for lighting Main
street, and exempt II from paying for
the sidewalks on the latter streets. Ii
/ rightly understand the propositions
of the Mayor, they are that the light
ing of some Rortions of the streets Is a
general benefit, but that the benefit IL
greater to that portion Of the city
which is lighted, than to that which is
not, and therefore the property along
those streets that are lighted should
pay something additional In compen-
sation for the greater benefit 1t re-
ceives. JEFFERSON STREET.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14

SACRAMENTO, Dec, l3.
Republican and Democratic caucus
es were held here last night but moth
ing was accomplished Of decisive ma
ture. In the Democratic caucus Wal
lace made statement. A proposition
of compromise had been made by
Estee and Swift which statement
caused much excitement. Downey
declined being candidate Caucuses
adjourned till tomorrow night.
an : SAcRAM ENTo, Dec. 1S. e
Both Republicans and Democrats
held caucu sses at the Capitol last
night. The Republicans met and not
desiring to loose SO good chance of
hearing something from the Demo-
cratic side, or because they found they
could do nothing, soon after adjourned.
The much talked of Republican eau
Gus only amounted as before to friend
ly conference, and the meeting there
upon adjourned till Monday. But if
the Republicans really cut short their
proceedings to get a chance Of hearing
the "big Inguns" among. the Demo-
erats they were nightly sold, for the
Democratic door was shut and they
were not allowed to enter. The Dem
ocrats at first opened their doors, but
when 1t came to regular business the
clerk closed them, leaving the out
siders in the dark as to their proceed
ings. Hager, Temple, Wallace, Roach,
Farley, Findley and Ex-Governor
Downey were severally put in nonai-
nation, but Downey made speech
thanking the caucus for the honor con-
ferred, and then withdrew his name.
Phil. Roach spoke for about two hours,
reviewing the issues Of the day, and
endeavored to make his hearers believe
that the party still possessed its pris-
tine glory. Wallace spoke for nearly
an hour, and was followed by Farley
Of Amador. Findley Of Nevada ad-
dressed the caucus. Temple did not
speak, and Hagar was not present. 1t
was reported this afternoon that
Haight and Hager were to arrive to-
night by the Vallejo train, but neither
put in an appearance. At IL o'clock
the caucus adjourned till Saturday
night, without taking ballot. 1t was
the intention Of the Democrats to bal
lot for Senator for the long term first.
In the Democratic caucus q sensation
was produced by statement of Wal
lace that Swift and Edgerton had Of
fered to support Democrat for the
short term if the Democrats would
vote for Booth. fi aftf' a-i9
1Jal8Na tNu
RENO, Dec. IL.
A man named Ross was found dead
on the trail between this place and
Poeville, supposed to have been frozen
to death. He left Lingle 4 Kennar's
mine, seven miles from here, last Mon
day morning and walked into town,
and about three o'clock on the same
day started back. His ALLURE to ap-
pear at the mine aroused the suspicion
that he was lost Search was made
and continued until to-day, when he
was found
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Is.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IL.
Rain has fallen here steadily all day
and ii Is still raining.
The great ten mile trotting race
which was to have come off at Ocean
View Park to-day, was postponed on
account Of stormy weather.
There were five deaths here during
the week from small pox.
A car load Of Shetland ponies has
arrived, They will be taken to So
lano county.
Aristocratic Chinese are building q
new Joss house on Clay street, above
Kearny.
Coroner Rice has been informed that
an infant died to-day at house on
Jessie street, under suspicious circum-
stances, and will investigate the mat
ter.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.
The bar Is reported as breaking
badly tonight, preventing the arrival
or departure of vessels. The storm
continues with slight intermission.
There was a very long and excited
session of the Stock Board to-day, and
prices generally ruled higher.
The brig Kolon, from Port Town.
send, reports that on the 18th inst. she
saw vessel off Cape Flattery, bottom
up. The name and character of the
vessel could not be determined.
No anxiety is felt for the safety Of
the Alaska, from China and Japan
four days overdue, as she is known to
be slow sailor.
J. Mortimer Murphy, who was shot
at by Philip McShane of the Occiden-
tai Hotel, thinks, that 1t is worth
$4,000 to be punched in the face with
an umbrella, and shot at, has sued
McShane for that sum as damages.
There were ninety-two deaths in the
city during the week.
A decided abatement in seerlatina
among children is reported. sAkE Fl
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
Real Estate Transactions.

Deeds 1ied for record for the a hours end.
Ing at o'clock, Dec. lS, 1873, a. reported for
the DAILY HERALD by Judson 4 Gillette
searehers Of Records for Los Angeles county:
William Moody to A. c. Moody-l5 acres In
Sec. 81, T l 3. R law; 800.
o. G. MoOres to VIM. Edwards-East \ of
lot g per Hoifman's survey OF Santa Gertrudes
Rancho, q Is acres; $558.
A. Ulyard to g. II. Wilson-Lots 4, 3 and 10
in Block Is, corners Of Fort, Spring and Hh
streets, city; Sl2,ll3 3S
T. A. Sanchez and wife to Wm T. Hender-
s0n-Lots l and In Block y, Sanchez tract,
city; $3.50.
B. 8. Eaton and wife to L. H. Thomas-lO
3-l00 acres In Rancho San PascuAl; $500.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
special Notices.
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something New,

X. WALKER & Co. have on exhibition at
the corner of Commercial and Los Angeles
stteets Lapish & Walkers Patent Spring
Beds. which seems TO lis to be rhe besl bed
that has been introduced. 1t combines cheap
ness with durability, and is SO constructed
that the bearing Is equal In all its parts; so
there can be no giving away Of springs. We
should think that some Of our enterprising
furniture dealers would take hold OF them.
Every one should 60 and see them. dci3"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14

BANTAs, Dec. l3. &
A man lately from Germany named
John Harder, accompanied by friend
got aboard q train this morning for
Stockton. He returned this evening
accompanied by another friend. It
was supposed all three got off
the train. Shortly after Harder was
found near the railroad track in Q
senseless condition with one arm bro
ken. 1t is supposed he has sustained
serious injuries.
Considerable rain in this portion Of
San Joaquin county and no signs Of
clearing off. Our farmers are delight
ed with the prospects.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
or special Intercst TO Farmers.

At the Esperanza Store, No. l08
Main street, will be found the largest and
choicest stock OF Merchandise, Groceries,
Liquors, Cigars, etc., In Southern California.
1t is we'll known that at this store you can
buy all goods in their line at from i've 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
eh rOag 8H $
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
Locals scarce as hens teeth.

Locals scarce as hens teeth.
Judge King is in San Bernarlino. 3
Pannamint Is due west from Phoebe.
The stage again came in last night
very late.
A negro show OH hand for the holi-
days.
The cars now can run to San Ga
briel.
The concert on Monday evening will
be q success.
Gold ST. 10. Greenbacks 81 buying
and 914 selling. er. .e.
Gov. Downey has declined TO be a
candidate for U. S. Senator. =
David Main now spends his evenings
In rafting off turkeys.
Lazard Il Co. open their immense
stock of holiday silks on Monday.
Anna Bishop gave farewell concert
at San Francisco a day or two ago.
Turnverein Germania has dramat-
ic performance and ball this evening.
Remember McConnell's lecture on
the "Men of'49," Wednesday evening.
The San Diego races have again been
begun-and again it looks like rain.
A tipsy typo turned things topsy-
turvey yesterday. This tells the tale
needing to be told.
The. Union IL now rivalling the
World In its attempt ut falsifying, the
match Is O close one.
The Grangers have arranged for
Desmond's full string and brass band,
and will have u gay time Christmas.
The Changers meet every Saturday
ut 2 O'Clock, in Good Templar's Hall.
They are rapidly increasing in num-
bers. .T4.-l.r asI
The text of Rev. Mr.. Bates this
morning is "The resurrection of Christ
proved from circumstantial evil
dence." 5 ANHS E
Farmers all over the county are inl-
proving the season; a very large extent
Of territory will be sowed--larger than
ever before.
We agree with the Express that
vessels drawing fifteen feet of water
can come up Los Angeles river-if
they are let alone. A@@t e @0 9
The Express again misconstrues
the HERALD's article on the break
water. 1t will soon be in order for it
to remove to San Diego, the paradise
of liars.
Six teams left the depot yesterday
for San Bernardino, to J. H. L., 9
to NJ s. Co.. and assorted; to Cerro
GOrdo, assorted.
The mice are preparing for war and
laying in ammunition. When Mr..
Brode desired to obtain shot for a GUS
toner, none was to be found. A hole
in the bag, and another in the floor
near by, told the tale. The mice had
carried it away, probably in anticipa-
ton of an imhrogliO.
A new tangled gambling institution
has been doing lively business In
front Of Temple & W0rkman's Bank.
The object Of the proprietor seemed to
be to sell II cigars for dollars, 5 of
which were returned to some individ-
ual in the crowd, and one put In his
own pocket. This, to him, satisfac-
tory operation was performed num-
ber of times during the day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 10.

q SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13. I
Interesting races to-day. quite good
attendance. Unusual large proportion
of ladies. Track little heavy from late
rains. Trotting race three In four for
two hundred dollars, won by Gifford's
"Milk Boy" LARRY Dirigo" second
best; time, 2:544. Half mile running
race for two hundred dollars, won by
Charles Thomas Irene Harding" In
two straight heats, Little, Agnes"
second best; time, SAT. Hurdle race
for silver cup, presented by NJ. 8. Pat
rick, won by Marcus Fosters Bay
Jim," saddle horse second.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
wANrs.
WANTE

4 A GENTLEMAN LATELY FROM
"A the esst u dosirous OF making an ar
raugement with some one In Or near the city,
other fruits, fpr the purpose OF gaining prac-
tical knowledge Of fruit raislng. Am not
afraid OF work and will devote my whole time
and attention TO the business. Good references
Address, stating where an interview may be
had, Lock Box 46s, p. o. del2d2wl
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14

bB- All men ought to know that ell 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. Fitzpatrick's, corner Of
Court and Spring streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
~ - =
RELIGIOUS Notices.

NJ. f. CHURCH SoUTH-Rev. Am. Campbell,
pastor Preuching at Leck's Hall every sun
day at ii Il. H. and p.m Sunday School at
l2l2 =. IN. f.ff
M.E. Tn L RCII, Fort Street,. NJ. Campbell
pastor. Preaching at ii II. IN. and 7 p. III. sun
day School at2L y. m. Seats free.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Services for the pres
ent IN the hall of the Good Templars, ~ Main
street, upstairs. Hours, II A. NJ. and 3 T.. NJ.
sunday school, 9la.
CvTHoLIc CHURCH SaRvIcE.-Flrst Mass
Sermon i'll Spanish lat ~ A. M; .;Seeond Mass
ut9 A. NJ; Third Mass sermon IN English at
lOX A. NJ. Catechism ut ~ r. NJ. Vespcrs and
Benedicti0n at ~ r. M. During the week
Masses commence at 81 A.. NJ
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
WonderruI, Isn't Its

The amount of goods one can get for 81 90 at
the Dollar store Is really astonishing; and
Dunsrnoor Brothers deem 1t a pleasure to show
their beautiful stock OF Holiday Goods 70 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 puns-
moor Bros. before making a selection. .
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
Look At This /!

The only place in the city to get
choice Engravings, Chromos, Oil Paintings,
ETC., Is at NJ. ". Ponet's, 86 Main street, where
you can buy them cheap for cash, or pay In
weekly installments of from Is cents to u. se-
cording to the amount purchased. A,8ift
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14

m The tide Of immigration Is steadily set
ting In, and the first thing eastern people do
is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
a new one Of DESMOND. They say there Ia no
comparison between the two. .
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
Eos Aneeles Aerald.
sUNDAY......~..D DECEMBER IL, 1873
CITY AND SUBURBS.

At Harris x Jacoby's Cash Store,
50UJ boxes C.gars, 81 In each box, at 81 00 per
box. - az
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
Stage Arrivals and Dspartures-Dec. II.

COAST LINE.
Arrivals--Mr Rosebaum, Mr. Leo
nard.
Departures w Leech, Jennie
Keck, A Stebbins, Judge Lindley,
Miss Lindley.
SAN BERNARDINO.
Arrivals L Randall, and one
other.
Departures ID Bicknell, Mr. Con-
sey, and one other.
SAN DIEGO.
Arrivals c Wright and one other.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
Dress and Cloak Making.

Miss M. 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 oil OF the
latest styles. Fitting speciality. de4lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14

THE Emerson, Weber and Chicken
Ing pianos for sale on the instalment plan.
]. D. PATRICK, Travelling Agent. Leave or
ders at Hellman's Book Store. j s novsamis
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14

~ J. Cohn keeps fine Havana and Dornes-
tic Cigars. No. 81 Main street, Dowhey,s Block
Thompson 4 Gerson's saloon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-12-14
Pacific Coast kilograms.

for Senatorial Success = Re.
publieanS do Nothing In Council -
Democrats Follow Suit - Anxious
Candidates - DOwney Declines = He
Don't Want the Office - The Indie.
pendents will support Demo crat If