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Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10

4 S THE CHARMING CHARAC-
"A ter of Southern California, and more
especially that most favored section called
Santa Barbara, becomes known to the world,
1t is not surprising that "a widespread and
growing interest in this region should be
awakened. tits the constant aim of the PRESS
to furnish perfectly reliable information on all
points of interest to tourists, invalids and
home-seekers, which we are now able to do
with greatly increased facilities.
While the PRESS seeks to promote the
prosperity of all Southern California by all le-
climate and honorable methods, it is more
directly interested in the growth and coming
greatness of Santa Barbara. The unequaled
lOveiness of the climate, its almost incredible
healthfulness, the beauty of the scenery, the
wondrous variety and fertility of the soil, the
almost unlimited range of products which
flourish there without irrigation, will be
known from time to time by facts which cam
not be controverted, in the columns of the
PRESS. Any intelligent person can become
familiar with this part of the State by reading
the PRESS for a year.
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Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10
The TempIetons.

The fact that the citizens of Los An
geles are good patrons of amusements
has never been denied; but that they
also discriminate very closely between
good and bad performances, is equally
admitted. 1t may, and probably often
does happen that really meritorious
troupe coming here in a dull time or
when there is an over-supply OF
amusements, does not meet with the
reception that it deserves, but gener-
ally speaking an entertainment that
is first-c.ass in character never goes
away without recognition. That this
is true, the reception given to the
Templetons last night is sufficient
proof. MERGED Theatre was crowded,
and not only was the house well filled,
but the audience was of a highly res
pectable character. The troupe made
their advent before this audience in the
amusing play of "Cuba, or No War
with Spain" in which John Temple
ton sustains the part of Seth Swoop, a
"tarnation Yankee" whose queer an
tics and patriotic enthusiasm kept the
house convulsed with laughter. Mr..
Allen as Count Almonte was a fair
success, and did his part toward sus-
tanning the interest Of the play. Alice
Vane as Miralda took the most inn
portant female role, and acquitted
ed herself with credit. Isabel
Vane AS Pedro followed her sister
closely and received her share of pub
lie commentator. After the close of
this play Little Fay Templeton APP
pears in her inimitable limitations of
the celebrated Parepa Rosa, and many
who had enjoyed the rare treat of wit
Messing that great artist in her palmi-
est DAYS expressed their surprise at
the faithfulness with which her dimin-
utive copyist followed her. Little Fay
was altogether the feature of the per-
formance, and fully sustained the rep
utation that has preceded her. The
music was so decidedly superior to
that ordinarily heard at a theatrical
entertainment, especially when given
by travelling troupe, that we con-
slider it worthy especial mention. The
musicians belong to the troupe, and
are quite an addition to it. The piano
used is a new Emerson square, pur-
chased yesterday by the proprietor of
the theatre. Its tone is both loud and
sweet, filling the room with ease, and
adding greatly to the effect OF the mu-
sic. Tonight the bill presented con-
sists of the favorite drama of Rip
Van Winkle," which Joe Jefferson has
made so famous. John Templeton will
take the part of Grip" while little
Fay will captivate her audience with
an representation of Lorena," wind
ing up the performance with "Cupid's
Medleys," in which the Fay will, we
infer, give us some new ideas in the
art of Iove-making. Though another
entertainment will occupy the atten-
ton of the public tonight, such is the
impression made by the talented and
versatile little actress that we predict
an overlooking house.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10
A Granger on the Fair Question.

A correspondent at Compton sends
us a letter the principal portion of
which is devoted to the discussion of
the proprlety of getting up another
Agricultural Society. We publish all
but the introduction, that being
omitted for want Of room:
Now that the first outbreak of pOpu-
lar enthusiasm has passed away, it
would perhaps be j ! keeping to say a
few words relative to the proposed Ag-
ricultural Fair. That the Changers of
this county have not acted with that
keen foresight necessary to insure the
success of the scheme, is question
that has been raised by some of the
most intelligent business men in
Southern California. AS Granger
am in perfect sympathy with the OBJ
jects which it is the desire of the or
ganization to attain, for it cannot be
denied that horse-racing is in great
measure perniciOus in its effects upon
the people when made, as it has been,
one of the principal features-and per-
haps I might say the principal feature
of an Agricultural Fair; that it be-
gets spirit of recklessness and dissi-
patton are incontrovertible facts. But
trial of speed simply, test of a
horses ability without the concomi-
tants of purses, pools and private bets,
cannot be argued as a point in
favor of the reputation of our present
organization. The possibility that the
people of this county have entered
into a scheme without an adequate
deliberation upon it's requirements to
make it success, receives palpable
support from many ofthe most promi-
nent friends of the reform. 1 cannot
hesitate in saying as think that it
would have been better to have secured
a uninimity of action between the
directors Of the Southern District
Agricultural Society and the people
represented by the Patrons of Hus-
bandry. This is a local matter upon
which the people should be unit in
order to work tremendously for the
more exalted purposes Of general
reform. If having raised the cry
of mo quarter the people find
themselves divided when placed face
to face with the great issues, they
will find the struggle more bitter than
Vucy INV aAIiCiPoVC' VIC Huoo WIN
as unit and work cautiously, becom-
ing thoroughly acquainted with the
intricacies Of our situation. Examine
thoroughly into the position we &C.
cupy, and all obstacles calculated to
produce a line of demarkation from
our unity should be carefully removed
or avoided.
The question now requiring our care
full attention and study is the practi-
cability of establishing another agri-
cultural fair, thereby causing direct
division of the people, while there is
strong possibility that a modification
of the present institution could be Sc
cured that would fully meet all the re-
quirements of the present tendency to
reform. j. Y.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10
A Want Supplied.

The unusually busy aspect of our
streets for the past few months has
been due in part to the great reduction
in fares between San Francisco and
Wilmington. There is nothing that
stimulates travel like cheap fares, and
cheap enough they have certainly
been this Winter. Part of this reduce
tiOn is due to the new management of
the Pacific Mail line, but great deal
is also to be credited to the Goodall,
Nelson & Perkins line. This line
was the first also to bring into our
trade steamer that could cross the
bar and come to the wharf at Will
mington, and if the resolution passed
by the Chamber of Commerce means
anything the people of this county
will reward with their patronage the
enterprising company that has
achieved this result, providing of
course that they make it per-
manent and reliable arrangement.
The old Pacific Mail has done
good thing by the people
of Southern California, but it is to the
interest of all commerce that the new
venture should be made permanent
institution. Whether it is or. not of
course remains entirely with the peo-
pie to decide. Ifit secures fair share
Of patronage, the line can be depended
on. 1t has been running for some
time to Santa Barbara and Ventura,
giving perfect satisfaction to all its
patrons. The increasing business to
our port has induced them to extend
their operations. Such ENTERPRISE de-
serves encouragement, and we have
no doubt our people will cheerfully
give 1t.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10
ANAHElM ITEMS.

Michael Reese will commence the
construction Of the wharf at Anaheim
landing at an early day-as soon as
he hears from his partner in Panama.
The organization of Orange Lodge
CT Odd Fellows did not take place on
last Wednesday as announced, the
Deputy Grand Master being unable to
be present. The organization will be
perfected in a few days.
The owners of the San Joaquin
ranches intend conducting the waters
of the Santiago creek across the divide
into the San Joaquin plain. 1t is their
intention to utilize the water in pre-
pairing for Fall pasturage. [Southern
Californian.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10
SBECIAL INDICTMENT

All yearly subscribers to the WEEKLY
PRESS will obtain, FREE, an illustrated
Number, and a copy of WOODS GUIDE to
Santa Barbara, Town and County.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10

A band of Ohio women gathered in
front of a lawyers office by mistake,
and prayed and sang for half an hour
before they learned that they had been
throwing away their time. 1t is cal
culated that their prayers wouldn't
have any effect under eighteen
months.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10

w. o. Kendell of Benton county,
has demonstrated that the land in
Oregon never wears out. He had a
field that had been sown to wheat and
oats for fifteen or twenty years. He
ploughed it foot deep in the Fall and
four inches deep in the Spring and
planted in corn, getting forty bushels
to the acre. Last Fall he sowed it in
wheat and now the luXurient grain is
tall enough to hide a rabbit. |r.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10
The SOUTHERN CALI FORM
RICHARD MELROsE, Proprietor.
Anaheim, Los Angeles Co., California.

THE CALIFORNIA N is a Weekly News
paper, just entering the fourth year of its
existence, and has the largest circulation of
any Weekly published in the country. Under
the management ofthe present proprietor its
columns have been devoted to the advance
ment of the agricultural interests of Southern
California, and it is now recognized as the
representative newspaper of the Farmer.
The CALIFORNIAN is Independent in
politics. Upon all subjects, however, in which
the interests of its section are involved, its
editorial columns will advocate the cause of
the People against Monopoies, either Politi-
cal or Commercial. Closely identified with
the Grange movement in this State, 1t as
pires to become an exponent of the principles
upheld by the Patrons of Husbandry, and
therefore asks of the Changers of Southern
California their assistance and support.
The aim of the CALIFORNIAN viii also be
to give to its readers an epitome of the latest
news items of the week. both foreign and do
nestle. No trouble or expense will be spared
to make it, iu this respect, equal to any week.
ly newspaperiu Southern California. 1t will
also contain full report of the The local news
of the day, and careful and thorough review
of the Local and Foreign Markets.
Subscription
in ady
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10
DR.. G. Troupe Maxwell. of Newcas-

DR.. G. Troupe Maxwell, of Newcas-
tie, Del, has engrafted the skin from
his arm upon the face of negro. The
doctor was jubilant, as one would ma
turally be on seeing the white patch
grow, but the negro, not having white
blood to keep it up, found his sable
ship restored at the end of three
months.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10

This sort of an item is not at all UNI
common in the Southern papers:
sampson Keeble, colored, who rep
resented Davidson County in the last
Legislature, has opered a barber-shop
at 6S North College Street, Nashville"
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10

The stockholders in the San Gabriel
Orange Grove Association will meet
tonight in the office of the Secretary.
A full attendance is requested, as bust
ness of importance will be transacted.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10
A WORD TO ADVERTISERS.

1t Is an admitted fact that the SANTA BAR
BARA PRESS is the leading journal ofSouth-
ern California, and has a much larger crcu-
ton, being more chiefly read by the more
thrifty families, and hence its advantages to
advertisers are obvious noy2Otf
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-03-10

Mr.. Hartman, prominent business
man of Petaluma, Sonoma county, is
viewing Los Angeles and the surround
ing country.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-11-14

AS the semi-annual bridal season is
at hand, it is time to plea for q reform
in weddings. Every year this sacred
est of all occasions is turned more into
a mere opportunity of display, and for
replying to some fancied social obliga-
tion. Instead Of the time when a few
of the closest friends gather to witness
the solemnest compact human beings
can frame, it is chosen as the moment
for bringing together the larger part
of family's social circle, to show the
bride in her bridal garments, to prove
how many flowers and refreshments
the family can afford and, with shame
be it said, to exhibit to criticism and
light comment the previous tokens that
should have come with tender regard to
the maid on the eve of her new life.
A wedding must not be uncheerful, but
it must certainly be solemn to all who
realize what it is. On the one side it
is renouncing old ties, promising to be-
gin with faith and hope and love, new
bho uhUIlOo CAloUOuCOs vi UhO
other it is sthe acceptance of sacred
trust, the covenant to order life anew
in such ways as shall make the happi-
ness of two instead of one. Can such
an occasion be fitting for revelry Is
it not wiser, more delicate to bid only
the nearest friends to a marriage cere-
mony, and leave the feasting and frolic
for subsequent time? We are sure
there ale few girls, if they reflect on
the seriousness of the step they are
about to take, will not choose to make
their VOW merely within the loving
limits of their home circle. All our
best instincts point to the absolute
simplicity and privacy of wedding SER
vices only a perversion of delicacy
could contemplate the asking of crowds
of half-sympathetic or wholly curious
people to attend the most solemn of
contracts. Let there be as much party
making, rejoicing and pleasure taking
afterward as hearts desire but let the
solemn VOWS be made in the presence
only of those nearest and dearest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-11-14
A Model Farmers Wife.

Matilda Fletcher thus describes a
farmer 3 wife who is not only beautiful
and wise, but posses: es several cardinal
virtues in addition
"The most beautiful woman I have
ever known was farmers wife, who
attended to the household duties for q
family of four, and also assisted in gar
dening and the light farm work and
yet I never saw her hands rough and
red, and never even saw a freckle on
her nose. Impossible you say how
did she manager / never asked her,
but she had some envious neighbors
who went slouching around with red,
scaly hands, sunburnt faces, and hair
matted with dust and oil, who let me
into the dreadful secret. They inform
ed me, with many an ominous shake of
the head, that she was just the proud
est mink that ever lived that she actu-
ally wore india-rubbe1 gloves when she
used the broom and scrubbing brush,
and always when she worked outdoors !;
that she also had a bonnet made of
oiled silk, completely covering the
head, face and neck, leaving only aper-
lures for seeing and breathing, thus
securing perfect freedom from sun,
wind and dust. Did you you ever hear
of such depravity? She also fastened
her dishcloth to a stick so that she need
not put her hands in hot water. For
the same reason she accomplished her
laundry work with a machine and a
wringer. And then to see her in the
afternoon tricked out in fashionable
white dress, with a brightcolored rib
bon at her throat and rose in her hair,
entertaining in the parlor, as though
she was the greatest lady in the land,
was more than their patience could
endure.
"And her husband he had such a
satisfied expression that it was perfect
aggravation to ordinary people to look
at him. He deserved to be happy, be-
cause he encouraged and helped her to
cultivate beauty in herself, her family
and her home; and L don't know but
her success principally belonged to
him, because he bought all the new in.
ventions that could Tighten her labors,
and all the delicate and pretty things
she needed to adorn her home, and il
she was sick he wouldn't let her touch
work till she was we'll and strong.
Strange as it may seem, at such times
he actually devoted himself to her with
as much care and tenderness as he
would if she had been the most valu
able horse on the farm p
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-11-14
NO. 46.
items OF Interest.

When servant girl was asked, few
days since, where her mistress, who
had gone to water-cure establishment,
was, she said, "She has gone to soak.
"My dear sir" said candidate, ac-
costing a stray wag on the day OF the
election, 81 am very glad to see you.
"You needn't be-" replied the wag, " L
have voted"
The decision of a Boston Court, that
if a woman lends money to her hus-
band she cannot get it back, only con-
firms in law what has long been held
good in practice.
A man having bill against distant
merchant sent letter of inquiry to
banker in that locality. The reply
was, =" He is dead but he pays now as
we'll as he ever did"
Color Sergeant Charles Hedges, Third
Battalion Grenadier Guards, who ls
the best shot in the British army for
the year 1873-74, has been awarded the
prize of EGO and the silver medal.
A liberal Chicago gentleman has car
ried out the dying wishes OF the late
Bishop Whitehouse of Illinois by pay
ing off the entire debt of the cathedral
in that city and making it perfectly
free.
A lively LAD swung with such energy
in San francisco garden that he threw
himself into O conservatory 30 feet dis
tant, cut an artery in his arm, ruined
several hundred dollars worth of rare
plants, and frightened the women
almost out of their senses.
The idea of licensing the drinkers in
stead of the drinksellers is approved by
many temperance societies in Illinois.
It is urged that drunkard's license
would be forfeited, and that he would
be unable to buy liquor, while noder-
ate drinkers would not be hampered.
It is stated that an exceptionally
large group of spots is now visible on
the surface of the sum-. They may be
perceived with smoked glass without
the aid of telescope. According to
Mr.. W. F. Denning, of Bristol, Eag-
land, the spots cover an area OF nearly
| 78, 900 miles.
"Why don't you take off your hat
when 1 pass ?" said Mr.. Sterling, an
important landowner, to the son OF a
small cotter, who was proceeding to
the mansion house, bearing couple OF
fowls in each hand. can yell baud
the hens" said the boy, "Tll take at
my bannet.
At Salisbury Point, Mass, there are
three churches, the minister OF each re-
ioicing in the name OF Wright. One
lives in the upper part of the town, ono
in the lower, and the third at the mills;
so the people have dubbed their
spiritual guides as Upright, " Down
wright" and "Milwright,"
| A youth asked permission OF his
mother to go to a ball. She told him
it was bad place for little boys. "Why.
mother, didn't you and father go to
balls when you were young?" Yes,
but we have seen the folly of it," said
the mother. swell, mother" ex-
claimed the son, II want to see the
folly of it, too"
It is estimated that the hide hunt
ers" of Kansas, Texas, Colorado, and
Southern Nebraska kill $4,000 buffalo
each year for the skins alone that the
Indians kill three times that number.
and that perhaps 1000 more are killed
by sportsmen and those pioneers VINO
depend on the buffalo for their winter
meat. Thus we have the enormous
figure OF 210,0 900 as the annual slaugh-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-11-14
Prairie Dogs.

Prairie dogs look very much like red
squirrels, with their ears cropped close
as a hens, and their tails cut off to
three inches long. They live in houses
or holes in the ground, and usually in
+" towns" where large numbers are
found.
Each family has house to itself /;
and such houses They dig holes in
the ground, sometimes quite deep and
very crooked, and at the top they make
mounds about the size and shape of an
inverted bushel basket, leaving fun
nel-shaped hole in the middle for the
doorway. 1t is hard to get hold of
them, for they always run to the
mounds at the first Inclination of per-
son approaching, and, if shot, they fall
into the house out of reach; but if not,
they dive down in very amusing
manner. At times they are real play
full, and will chase each other around
for while, then they set up on their
hind legs and make chuckling noise
like laughing, or stand on their hind
feet and give squeaking challenge for
another race, and off they go. I have
often stopped my oxen and sat on the
pillow to watch them in their antics, and
always with increasing pleasure. 1t
took me some time to learn about their
ears, for they are hard to get acquainted
with. Sometimes I thought they had
none ; at others that they did, but kept
them laid back like cross horse when
| was near. But after q while they
seemed to lose their fear, and would
play all sorts of pranks when was
within few feet of them,