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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18
WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT.

If you've any task to do,
Let me whisper. friend, TO you
DO 1t.
II you've anything TO say,
True and needed, yea or nay
Say 1t.
If you've anything to love
As blessing from above
Love ii.
Ii you've anything to give,
That another's JOY may live
II you know what torch to light,
Guiding others through the night
nv Light It,
If you've any debt to pay
Rest you neither night nor day
Pay 1t.
II you've any Joy to hold,
Next your heart, lest 1t grow cold
Hold 1t.
If you've any grief to meet,
Alta loving Fathers feet
Meet II.
II you're given light to see
What a child Of God should be-
. See 1t.
Whether life be bright or drear,
There's a message, sweet and clear,
Whispered down to every ear
Hear IL.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Splendid gents suits. Coat pants
and vest, for $12, very heavy. Gents
Satinet pants 50 90 and 50 so at the
Bazaar corner of Main and Requena
streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

PHOENIX Insurance Company, Hart
ford. Connecticut; Home Insurance Comps
New York; North British d Mercantile In
surance Co., London and Edinburg; Home
Mutual Insurance Co., California. Combined
Assets, 2O,3OO,OOO, gold.
CHAS r. JOHNSON,
52 Temple Block,
oct4tf Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

The Spring-street barber shop is pre-
ferred by ali good critics of the toilet.
Three good BARRIERS are always on
hand to do first-class work in a
prompt, easy and fashionable manner.
Cleanliness scrupulously observed and
prices moderate. Hair cutting, %
cents; shampooning, % cents; and
shaving, 25 cents. MIR. Purpura re-
quests the pleasure of frequent calls
from his patrons. y
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

New Goods! New Goods! Marxsen
Bros, of the new variety store, corner of Main
and Third streets, keep constantly on hand
a large variety of Dry goods, Clothing, Gents
underwear, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, etc.
A large supply of new goods just received, and
sold at reasonable rates. All goods are of the
best quality; no auction goous sold by u.s.
We respectfully solicit tho public 10 examine
our goods and Judge for themselves. Goods
delivered to any part OF the city free ofcharge.
Octlltf ----- .--.-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

JOHN PURPURA. the Spring street barber,
claims the palm of excellence for his estab-
lishment. There are three artists In his es-
tabishment, who are always ready to do first
class work in the promptest and most fash
ionable manner. He only charges 25 cents for
either hair cutting, shaving or shampooning.
Purpura respectfully asks his patrons to visit
him frequently. They will always be made
welcome octl7-lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Agency Imperial of London and
Queen of Liverpool; ca pital, ,OpO,OVO. North
ern of London, capital, s.5,OO0,00O; and Hart
ford OF Hartford, capital S3,OoO,OOO. Ofhce
Room No. 3 Downey Block.
JOHN CARLIN, Agent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18
Special Notices.

MooRE's Restaurant, on Commercial street,
is the proper place to go tor good meal, with
a good cup of coffee or tea to drink with II. =
There is probably no restaurant on the Pacific
coast where so many of the substantials and
.sormany of the luxuries may be had for %
cents. Don't forget the place-Moor's Restau-
rant, Commercial street. Private eating
rooms have been neatly fitted UP for the &C.
commodation of ladies. OctlI-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Go to the Fashionable Tailor, FitZ-
patrick when you want fine suit of clothes.
If you desire recommendation, ask any OF
his numerous customers, and you will be
told that Fitz." always does his work we'll
giving fine work, good material and reasoDa-
BILE prices.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Peter Lunney, Main street, second door from
corner of Court street, has a splendid assort-
ment of Groceries. Provisions, Wines, Liquors
Cigars, Tobacco, ETC., which he offers at the
lowest market prices. All goods of the best
quality. Orders delivered free OF charge.
Sep27tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Isaac Norton & Co., corner of Main
and Requena streets, are now selling
out their Spring and Summer stock at
reduced prices. If you want to save
money give them q call
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Go to A. S. Mcdonald, l04 Main ST.,
for the finest assortment of Boots and Shoes in
the city. Ladies' French kid shoes in all
styles. Remember the place, 10i Main street,
oppOsite Court House, octlltf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

u.s. The tide ofimmigration 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 Is no
com parison between the two. 2%o
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Mr.. Sam. Berge, Bill Poster, and
general News Agent, has moved to No. 43
Main street, near to the Lafayette store. All
orders left there will be promptly attended to.
Octlltf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Ten yards brown factory Tor 81.
Eight yards extra heavy "A factory for 81.
Ten yards do do 30 inch for 81. q
-Four spools Brooks thread 1or 25 Cts. +
At the BAZAAR, corner of Main ana Reque
ma streets, opposite the U. s. Hotel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

The quickest way to make a for
tune is to buy your goods at the
Bazaar, corner of Main and Requena
streets
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Five spools of Coats thread for % cts.
-Four papers American pins for 20 cts.
Four pieces WOrstead braid for 20 cts.
At the BAZAAS, corner of Main and Reque-
ma streets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Agency Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company. Assets, S2l ,0OO,-
OOO. Agency State Investment Insurance
Company, Fire and Marine. Assets, $3.50 900,
at BrOdrck's Book Store, near the Postotfice.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

The BANK EXCHANGE is closed for re-
pairs until further notice. tl oct4tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

ONE DOLLAR per Square of ten lines, first
Insertion, and TWENTY-FIvE cents per Square
for each subsequent insertion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.
CHAMBERLlN
&
BANCROFT,
r E Al EST ATE
.BR OKER s,

Nearly opposite Postoffice and Court House,
TOR SALE.-A COMMODIOUS HOME
IL stead property, pleasantly located near
the centre Of the city, ready for immediaIe &C.
fuel, chickens, etc., II SO desired by the pur-
chaser will ue sold on moderate and easy
terms, if applied for soon. Price, $1,000.
NOR SALE.-2O ACRES CHOICE LAND
Il on San Pedro street, opposite the proper
" purchased by Mr., Geo. Il. Davis Soil equal
to The pest, and extremely low at S45 per acre.
V1OR sALE.-sO ACRES GOOD LAND
Il (sand loan soiD located within few rods
OF the Race Track. Splendid soil for the cul-
ture of orange and lime trees. Price per acre,
S35 90.
TSOR SALE.-4O ACRES IMPROVED
Il Land, artesian we'll. good house and barn
go bearing vines, and "a nursery of 100000 or
ange seedlings. Located within three miles OF
Postoffice. Price, $4,000.
VNOR SALE.-4O ACRES IMPROVED
Il Land, (hne sandy loam soil) located four
miles from Postotfice. Good house, well, 80
Fruit trees bearing and one acre IN Muscat
and Alexandria grapes bearing. Property
partially enclosed by live fence. Owners
must sell. Price, S2,50O
1EyGR SALE.-AN IMPROVED FARM OF
Il 80 acres, good house Of fiye rooms, corral
Florence. Price, S3,5O0.s
NOR sALE.-55 ACRES SPLENDID soil
Il in city limits, with full water privileges.
"A fine chance for speculat on. The property
can be subdivided and sold to great advan-
tage. Price, $4,000.
EOR SALE.-BUILDING LOT ON Third
] near Fort street. Price, $3.50. ..-
EOR SAlE,-BUILDING LOT ON Fort
! near College, l20Xl65. Price, ST 300.
EOR SALE.-FIFTY BUILDING LOTS
r on Alameda street near First. Prices
from S225 to s400. t.t
EOR SALE.-TWO HUNDRED BUILD
e ing Lots on Sepulveda, Turner and Ban
ming streets. Prices from 500 to $780, Terms
easy. ft#. #'
Tor REkT,-SIX THOUSAND ACRES
good grazing land, plenty OF water Rent
per year in advance, $780,
EOR RENT.-FARM OF SIXTY ACRES
] near Florence, we'll improved. Terms
easy. FL
EOR RENT,--SEVENTEE HUNDRED
] acres good grazing land, desirably locat-
ed. Terms easy.
\AIANTED.-GOOD BUSINESS MEN OF
w capital 10 enquire at our office concern
ing good business opportunities and invest
mentS.
CHAMBERLIN g. BANCROFT,
Real Estate Brokers,
Fl SPRING ST.,
Nearly opposite Postofiice and Court House.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

Four pair seamless hose for ST..
Three pair diamond toed Shaker socks for
At ISAAC NORTON & Co.'s, corner of Main
and Requena streets. opposite U. s. Hotel i"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

MISCELLANEOUS.


AS hearty one-half of the stock of the Soci-
ETY. remains unsold as it is the desire of the
Directors to make the Society a favorite one
with the people of the entire District; as the
title to the grounds is perfect, and as the land
which each share carries is worth almost the
par value of share, and as it is the intention
of the Society to divide up the unsold stock
on tie 9TH day of November next, notice is
given to all residents of the District that they
may purchase stock, as long as it lasts, at $40
per share (the amount now paid by fourteen
assessments) and liable to $50 more assess
ments in the course of two or three years, or
500 per share, which fully pays up. This of
fer to remain open until Nov. ., 1874.
BY direction of the Society. .s
. eUa-f.ff JOHN q. DOWNEY,
" N President.
BEN. c. TRUMAN Secretory.
oct4-td
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-10-18

sT aimei5 RsErC VIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-16
A MUNICIPAL VERDICT FOREST4LLED.

THE MAYOR DECLARES THE COMMISSIONERS OF
CHARITIES AND CORRECTION GUnTLESS OF
FRAUD-AN OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION on TIE
SUBJECT TO BE ISSUED.
The Mayor was suffering yesterday from the
heat but nevertheless preserved his usual good nature,
and his flow Of spirits seemed equal TO any emergency
He was asked what there was new in the municipal
complications. He replied that there was nothing to
communicates The answer TO the Governor would not
be ready before Friday and probably not them After
some desuitory conversation the Mayor said by the
way the newspapers sometimes me OK being
SLOW There is a matter OF some interest to the public,
and propose give 1t forth tomorrow. You remember
the the accounts Of the Commissioners
OF Charities and Correction. That held IN open
and aboye-board manner l associated with me on
that occasion Jonathan Sturges and William A. Booth,
both respectable. honest men, and welknown citizens.
Mr. surges was called away to ST. Louis on business
after sitting one day, and then called In Howard
Potter. The investigation made as thorough as
possible. Then the Commissioners OF Accounts were
set TO work the books TO verify the statements and
accounts OF the Commissioners, and see that no
huggermuggery' had been practiced In the purchase
OF supplies. have received copies OF the testimony
taken and the OF the Commissioners OF Accounts,
and these propose to make public soon as receive
the opinion OF Messr Booth and Potter as to the result
OF the investigation"
.'Do und erstand Mr. Mayor that the report OF the
Commis OF Accounts shows that the Commission
OF Charities and Correction are blame!ess III ther
"Certainy," replied the Mayor. "The accounts were
found TO be all straight. The Commissioners OF Chari-
ties and Correction willing to be examined at any
time. They had nothing to conceal, and therefore had
wish to avoid an inquiry II any persons ought to go
10 the Penentiary, they were those who started the
stories about the Commissioners having been guilty OF
wrong-doing have been dilgent in this matter as
IL was possible be and yet reach just conclusion.
Only the absence Of the opinion of the gentlemen whom
have named associated with me in the nyestigaton
prevents giving 10 the Press to-day the conclusion
have reached II ,ue matter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-16
A RAINY DAY.

WEATHER FOR CHURCH WORSHIP AND NOT FOR
GRovEs-THE GROWING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN FULL PROGRESS-SERMON5 BY THE REV. DIR.
J. b. PLUNMER, THE REV. DIR. DARE OF AUS
TRALIA, AND THE REV. j. S. INSKIp-CLosED
GATES on SUNDAY.
IRON TIE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF The TRIBUSE.l
ROUND LAKE, July 1.-THE raius have de-
scended with little less violence to-day than yesterday
and at longer intervals but there has been far too much
moisture TO make camp life pleasant. But there have
been enough arrivals to take up all the in the
tabernacle at the meetings. while Of people
manned their cottages and tents account OF the
wet. Among the reverend gentlemen who have come
to-day are the R5y George Douglas LIZ d. OF Montreal,
the Rev DR.. John Potts OF Toronto. the Rev. DIR.
j. NJ. Walden Of Cincinnati, the Rev. Dr. l.. II.
King pastor OF the Thirty fourh-st Church. Newly
the Rev. Dr. A j. KyDott, Corresponding Secretary OF
the Church Extension Society: the Rev. Dr. j. Posa,
Baltimore; the Rev. Mr.. Henderson from Canada, the
Rev +. H. Purdy, Clyde; the Rev l.. II. Dunn, Newark;
the Rev. w G. Browning OF the EewYork Conference:
the Rev IL T. Picket, Brooklyn; the Rev. c. c. Keys
OF New-York; the Rev X. II. Meredith, Springfield.
Mass; the Rev. c. w. Cushing Boston; the Rev David
Snow Boston the Rev. q. W. Brown, Canajohare; the
Rev s. W. Brown, Gialesburg, Illinois, and the Rev. Mr..
Stewart OF the FREQ Methodlsts The morning prayer
meeting was conducted by the Rev. j. b. Foote OF the
National Camp meeting Association. hrs Lankfords
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-16
THE COURTS.
RESULTS OF LEGISLATIVE HEEDLEssNEss.

RESULTS OF LEGISLATIVE HEEDLE5SNE55.
Henry James Anderson, a large property
owner in this city, applied yesterday Judge Lawrence
through his counsel Anderson and Manu. TO have the a.
for paving Firsaye, between Ihrty sAth ana
sixtyhrststs set aside. Mr. Anderson Is assessed
lots running both ways from Frstiye the amount OF hs
assessments heing little 5000. The avenue was
paved in 1882 and the assessment 1t at that time was
duly paid In December, 1885, ordinance was passed
for repavng the and as In so many other cases.
it was not published twice The Leader before it, hna
passage. The assessment for the work was not con-
rmed until March &c OF the present year Tao appca
ton yesterday based on the ruling IN the Douglass
case that where the law was not strictly compiled WITH
the ordinance which all subsequent proceedings In
such cases void On the part OF the Corporation
Counsel 1t was argued that in the Douglass case the
fact that The Leader was weekly paper not dis
tincty put forward; that 1t very plain from tho
Charter OF 1851 which required the immediate puJica
ton Of ordinances. that il could never have been
intended TO be published weekly, or monthly, or
quarterly periodical Is. bnt only IN the daily papers and
further act OF 1874 cured all irregularities that
were not Of a substantial nature.
The moving counsel called the attention or the Court
10 the that in all the acts which had attempted to
cure Irregularities the repayng of street whch hd
once been paved was specially excepted that even the
which the Corporation Counsel relied was FOL.
lowed in the very next chapter by special exception OF
Judge Lawrence remarked, in regard to the first point
OF the Corporation Counsel that the Douglass ana Asor
cases have established that in 1865 and 1893 The Leddr
OF tue corporation papers ~ when tue assess
ments directed by law 70 DE published Tie trouble
seemed TO be that there was now an oucrF against c
defending themselves from Illegal assessment IL
seemed to him that they were entitled TO use AL Tue
safeguards thrown around them 70 prevent The Virtual
taking or their property. Ii the Legislature had chosen
TO make 1t difficult to hurry through such ordinances
would have rendered necessary 5uch an Application
As 1t matter for the Legislature, ani not
the fault OF the citizen there could be no such thns a,
irregularities tns taking private property
Tor public USE DECISION reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-16
CIVIL NOTES.
by q lawyer named Charles ].

The libel suit by lawyer named Charles j.
Guiteau against The Herald for 100000 damages,
before Judge Lawrence yesterday IN the Supreme Court
on q motion to strike out the friyoous Tho
alleged libel is contained in report OF proceedings be
fore Judge Donohue some time ago. in which Gutesa
was defendant The gis OF the libel is that Mr. Gut
teau having collected sl75 for clients In Chicago,
bill OF over $500 wrote 10 them; "Au respectable
lawyers oue-hal coections have collected
my half" &c, &c. Guiteau complains that the i'm.
portant word SUCH" which should 90 before "coeo-
tions," was omitted in the report The word would
show that collection Of special kind. Mr..
Townsend remarked in his reply that they were not
quite ready pay 100000 for the omission VI that little
word. The decision has been reserved.
Solomon Citroen arrived at this city about
two weeks ago the Hamburg steamer Westpha-
La In his trunk he had $4,000 worth Of diamonds.
When the Wesphalia boarded by the Custom'house
officers nd he asked whether he had any dutiabs
goods with him. he delivered up his keys 10 the search
ers and told them to examine his trunk. This was
done, but the diamonds escaped the notice OF the ON
Gals Afterward Citroen WAS told that the diamonds
liable To be sez I'd for payment OF duty where
upon be went to tho Collector with the diamonds and
informed HIM OF all the circumstances. The Collector
took possession OF the Jewels and CitrOen lev days
presented petition 10 the Circuit Court asking 70
have the penalty the remitted aud the goods
restored. Testimony will he taken to-day before Com
missioner Osborn " verify or rcOut the story VI tAe
complainant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-16

st the commencement OF tho Chariick and Gardner
ana which the result thereof somehow failed 70 b,ss
O''' '''' '"' '"'' GnoRsE W. wno.rr.
Assistant United states DistrctAttorney Purdy sid
that the Grand Jury was very much disinclined 70
present any new indictments against Messrs Charick
and Gardner, although a strong pressure was being
brought against them. Regarding the cases Of tho
election inspectors Mr. Pdrdy SAID. the charges ara
trivial All these asIwell the Davenport charges
wero gotten up for effect just before the elections.
Davenport WILL however turn the tables on John Kelly
and the Tammany crowd He viii ask to have specific
charges presented or in default thereof 20 have tho
matter tried the indefinite charges now presented
In either case. after John Kelly am hisenE have not
been able to substanae their assertions he can turn
and have them indicted under tho KrKux Laws.
which provide penalties In cases Of intimidation %
United States officials III Nj Davenport" continued
Mr. Purdy. Is vindctiye az believe him 70 be- he
will make 1t very hot for his assalaDts. Besides ths
bringing the matter before Judge woodruff Is ridiou
lous Mr. Davenport appointed for lfc or good be-
hayior certainly cannot bs removed by the Jnd.e.
and there grave doubts a. to whether the judge
sitting "A Court, can do H. Ho must be regularly lD
peached before the senate just the sane a. judge
Ny opinion Is that the I'inmanX ilen va, ~ mem
selves I'm bad box before they nnish TINS Dnsinrs AZ
Mr.. Davenport give his reasons for what be dld
The Hon Joha Kelly, Police Commi-sioner Dntyeo
exPolIce Commissioner Russell, >. G. Hawley, Chef
Clerk OF the Board Of Police Cot Wngate an1 .o John
X Fellows, with other witnesses. we're ~ auhdtncs
Yesterday the Grand Jury ~ Court OF General SEES
sOns. The only summoned before me brlnd 'ry
was Mr.. Hawey. The Others were told thht their evil
dence was not needed. From TINS the inference va.
drawn that the evidence OF Mr.. Hawley was deemed
sufficient to warrant the Grand jury 10 andng the adj
dtlOna indictments asked Tor against ING eA-foileo
Commissioners. The Grand Jury presented number
OF indictments yesterday. but there were none ssdsI
the convicted Commissioners.
The cases against the various Republican ana Demo
cratic inspectors OF election for alleged Violations OF tho
Election law, the prosecution OF winch Coils Niughte
aud Fellows have been assigned have been adjourned
for the present Will probably not come up uuu Bo
close of the week.
Some comment Ia occasoned by the abseaca OF Dis
trctAttorney PHELPS from the city. while the eases OF
the ex Police Commissioners are under confederation
The prosecution OF these On the part OF the DIS
trictAttorney has been eOntded to Assistant District
Attorney LYONS IL IL claimed that this Is rather In
delicate a. Mr. Lyons Il OF the secretaries OF tho
Republican Central COMMITTEE, OF when en-Polc" Com
missioner President ana that this Tact has
affected his official action, causing some ietDS bot"ees
hun and the other counsel employed In the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-16
KATE STODDAKD INSANE.

At the investigation as to the sanity of Kate
stoddard before the Brooklyn Court OF General ses
sions yesterday. the deposition of DR.. Folsom phys
clan charge OF the Massachusetts General Hospital
was read. This stated that Lizze Lloyd an inmate
OF that institution for several weeks, beginning on April
49, 1867. Her disease mania which was maDlfested
by excitaby indifference OF speech aud violent con-
duct She better when she LEFT than she had bee n
but still Eighty and insane. Soon after entrance
10 the asylum she required the restraint OF comtsole
on account OF her violence aud desirucveness AT the
conclusion OF the reading OF DIR. FOsom's testimony
Judge Moore said that an order would he made com.
hitting the prisoner the State Lunatc ASYLUM but
whether at POughkeep-ie or Utica be could not decide
until an arrived from the former institution,
Judge Moore then ordered that the prisoner be re-
moved. whereupon Kate Stoddard. who had been re-
arkby quiet and calm during the reading the testt
nIOny, advanced toward the Judge and In dramatic
asked why she had been found guilty of
Judge Moore told her that she had not been found
aud then asked other questions, each OF which was
evidence 0i her insanity sne was finally taken back
" Jail.