Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-01-20

"True Blue" writes to a friend in this
city that he will be with ms again by
the first of February, if nothing un-
usual happens. He has fifteen of the
finest colts and fillies in America.
Purcus, Mr.. Belmont's late trainer,
has entered Mr.. Chamberlain's en-
ploy.
A NEW RACE TRACK.
A bill has been rushed through the
Assembly granting certain privileges
to J. Dickey, H. R. Convey, and others,
to lay out complete sporting and
agricultural exhibition establishment.
The spot chosen is that tract of land
just beyond the cemeteries and be-
tween the Golden Gate Park and the
Cliff House road. The project is re-
ceiving the support of many infiuen-
tial men, and may possibly pass
through the Senate, but it will be OPP
posed, "tooth and nail" by the Odd
Fellows, as their beautiful cemetery
will be ruined. The idea certainly is
turbed by the cheers of racing mob;
and the sanctity and seclusion neces-
sary for a burial ground cannot of
surety be found in the vicinity OF
pool sellres, horse jockeys, and such
like.
ACLEvER ESCAPE.
A man named Mccarthy, who was
confined in the city prison, managed
to effect his escape very cleverly the
other night. From his position behind
the bar he had observed that several
citizens were busily engaged with the
prison-keeper. He therefore applied
to the "Trusty" 10 let him out for
few minutes. This was done, and when
not observed he mingled with the cit
liens, passing out of the door the same
time as they did. The natural infer
ence is that the Trustv noticed this
movement, but was willfully blind.
Alas, however, for human nature, no
sooner than was Mccarthy free, than
he returned to his old tricks, and was
soon again in durance vile for attempt
ing to steal bolt of cloth. He ex-
plains that the Trusty was not party
to his escape, but that he managed to
sneak off at the time reporter opened
the door. The escape has had one
good effect, the Sheriff having issued
orders that none but the prison-keep-
ers shall ever handle the keys.
THE CALICO BALL.
The great Calico Ball in aid of La
dies United Aid Society (referred to
in my LAST was great success. Over
$500 was Melted to the Society. The
toilets were simply splendid. Dresses
that cost somewhere between 10 cents
to two bits a yard, were made in the
highest style of fashion; then dia-
monds 90 SO we'll with calico, you
know, that, taking all things into con.
sideration, the bellies of the room
might be considered to stand upright
at nothing less than $1,000 piece.
Madam Anna Bishop sang couple Of
songs during the evening with her ac-
| custOmed skill.
| ADJUSTMENTS.
At the California the "Naiad Queen"
still continues to attract full houses
Notwithstanding the lamentable ex-
posture of the Bag and Box trick.
The Alhambra bill this week is
above the average, there is a burlesque
on the Guards, box trick by Man
ming and Sweatnam, and thrilling
trapeze act by the Brothers Seigrist.
At the Opera House, the laughable
farce of B b., and the burlesque of
Ely o. COnnOr, are repeated every eve
ming to fair houses
AT the rooms of the Art Association
a very pleasant evening can be spent
in examining the best collection of
pictures ever plated on view in this
city.
Ina d. Colbrith will have benefit
tomorrow night. A host of talent
has volunteered, including Madame
Anna Bishop, Harry Edwards and ALT.
Wilkie.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Mayor entertained the Duke of
Genoa and the officers Of the Carl
baldi,i last night at his private resi-
dence. SAG Ms.#e##. ...=.
The China has not yet arrived, hopes
are now entertained that she is being
lowed in by the succeeding steamer
now overdue.
John Mccullough arrived at Ogden
last night, but switched off and
went to Salt Lake; he will be here
Friday night.
The man with the tumblers, at the
California Theater, likes California
and proposes to settle here, teaching
music,for living. Californians knows
all about tumblers and their contents.