Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-10-11
Local Brevities.

The burial of Mrs. afford was large
ly attended yesterday, by friends of
the deceased lady.
S. II. Bryant, of Los Angeles, Fl led
his bond as Constable; so also, has
David Davis, of Anaheim.
There were three wagons dispatched
to San Bernardino yesterday, two to
Riverside, and one to Independence.
A large lot of railroad material ar
rived at Wilmington on Wednesday,
per schooner w. II. Stevens and bark
Nidettc.
Six ears of freight were dispatched
to Wilmington yestetday for the
schooner w. Fl. Stevens. Three more
go to-day.
There were only two wagons dis
patched to San Bernardino yesterday
afternoon, with merchandise consign-
ed to M. u Co.
Rev. j. II. Kragcr, OF San Francisco,
will address the German citizens of
this city next Sunday at II o'clock, in
the County Court
Four cars of freight went to Will
mington yesterday; two of them con-
tanning goods which will be tranship-
ped to New York ut San Diego.
Two hack-drivers by the name of
Baker and Avis had regular set-to
yesterday, in front of the Pico House.
Baker finally come out victorious.
a party of German boys who have
been out ona hunt for some days, re-
turned yesterday evening completely
loaded down with quail, rabbit and a
fine deer.
Col. Winston, an old resident of San
Gabriel, while out riding II few days
ago was so seriously injured by a fall
that he has suffered temporary loss of
mind ever since.
G. w. Coffin, Superintendent of the
Thirty-fifth Parallel railroad, reports
that the work at SOledad Pass is pro-
crossing as rapidly as the nature of
the canon will allow.
Two cases of birds which have been
on exhibition at Thompson & Ger
sons saloon, will be ratified at Cash
ions. They are valued at 1925, and
will be raffled for $50.
The lie Roy troupe will produce the
"Hidden Hand,' at the Merced Thea
tire tonight. 1t will be one of the
most exciting plays ever put upon
the stage in Los Angeles.
Pedestrians complain that sidewalks
on some of our principal streets are
encumbered at night with boxes and
other obstructions, which cause abra-
sures of the cuticle of their shins.
Dr. Orme has in his office present
of Tarantula and his nest, showing
the little door and the "quadruped' in
his hut. The DR.. also gave the HER
AID one of the ''dOmiciles" uninhab-
tied.
ID. w. Fitzpatrick has rented a room
in the building corner of Court and
Spring streets, with the intention of
opening Merchant Tailoring Estab-
lishment. and will, in few days, have
q fine collection of cloths.
w. A. Matthews, freight-clerk of
the Los Angeles and S. p. II. r., took
Il flying visit up the new road, and re-
ports that it will be finished to San
Fernando by to-day weell-providing
they don't run out of material.
Heretofore, the city has issued scrip
on the current expense fund, which
has been selling at IS cents. BY the
crsation of cash fund this year. the
Council pay in coin, and parties ha;-
ing bills against the city will make out
and present them on coin bssis.
A complaint was made last Monday
by Levi Harris against Montijo for
harbOring vicious dog and letting
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peoples lives who pass his house. Mr..
Montijo had notice to appear before
Justice Gray to answer to the charge.
f. f. Hewitt, Superintendent of the
Los Angeles Il $. =. II. r.; c. p. Tag
CART, of San Diego, and II. Mcclellan,
agent of the p. NJ. s. S. Co., ofthis city,
all started on trip yesterday morn
ing for San Fernando, by the new
road. They also took guns and ammu-
milton with the intention of having II
hunt.
Professor Money has presented to
the Library an illustrated map of San
Francisco, showing the way, and time
at which it is to be destroyed by an
earthquake. The map explains how
the sand hills are formed and points
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are scattered throughout the city. Pre-
pare ye miserable sipners for your
doom H tH*
A young man on horseback came
very near losing his life last night, in
"chuck-hole" fronting Major Bells
residence. Not knowing there was
any such impediment in the street, his
horse suddenly fell into the hole, and
the rider was nearly paralyzed by the
sudden jar. 1t is hoped the street COM
missioner will at once fill up the ugly
vacuum.
A young man named Emilio Cas-
tro was arrested on Wednesday for
stealing pair Of buckles. 1t seems
that he was rooning with II man
named Campbell, who had some fine
shoe buckles in his room, which Cas-
tor looked upon as appropriate articles
to present to his lady-love. During
Campbells absence he broke open the
trunk and transferred the buckles to
the idol of his heart. He was brought
before Justice Gray, who buckled him
i'll bonds OF 500 to appear next Satur-
day.
A private letter from San Francisco
to this Office, mentions that three car
loads of pianos, from the manufactory
of Guild, Church 4 Co., had just ar
rived for the agent, Matthias Gray.
This is the only house OH the Pacific
Coast that publishes, though several
music dealers have their names print
ed on their sheet music. All informa-
tion concerning the Steinway, and
other pianos sold by Mr.. Gray, can be
obtained from Mr.. BrOdrick, at his
Book and Music store. Mr.. Gray has