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Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
aI-Masgue Costumes.

Mrs. Taylor, the San Francisco
Costumer, has arrived in this city with
very choice and extensive lot of cos
TUNES for the Turn Verein Bal-Masque,
announced for Saturday night next.
They are displayed at the ante-rooms
of the Turn Hail, and can be had at
any time after to-day by calling on
Mrs. Taylor at the hall for them. A
hasty glance at those that were un-
packed yesterday sufficed to show that
Mrs. Taylor has brought some very
elegant ladies and gents equipage,
and as every body is going to the
masquerade, we would advise those
desiring the best costumes to 60 early
to secure them. H
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

Parties wishing genuine Pebble Spectacles
that aid and preserve the eyesight will do
well to purchase their Spectacles at Fisher &
Co.'s, No. 81 Main street, who scientifically
and perfectly fit all kinds of eyes no matter
how difficult the case may be. Mr.. Fisher,
having made this line of business study,
and having had practical experience of IL
years, and with complete set of instruments
and the most extensive stock of Spheroidal
Pebble Lenses put up to suit the purchasers,
in Black Patent interchangeable Gold, Silver,
Steel, Rubber or Shell Frames" at reasonable
paices. These goods are not sold to Peddlers
at all, either wholesale or retail; only to re-
sponsible parties who are, appointed as Agents
and furnished with all necessary facilities for
quality of lenses only. A perfect fit guaran-
teed at Fisher zoos, sole Agents for South
crn California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
A New Bsgs ness.

Thanking the people of os Angeles coun-
ty for their liberal patronage during the past,
we, in order to meet the increasing demand
for finer goods, will, while making Dollar
Goods speciality, keep q good assortment
of higher priced goods. We have n fine lot of
Mouldings and a f-st-class frdmer SO bring
along your pictures and get them framed
cheaper than at any other place south of San
Francisco. All work warranted to give salts
faction. Dollar Store, Dunsmoor Bros, lO2
Main straat
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Clarendon Hotel-Henry Earl and
wife, Philadelphia; S HI Carlisle, Jas
Booth, r M Burdick, San Franchises;
P B Chamberlain, Redwood City; This
J Flanagan, San Jose; G Osgood,
Chicago; DR. VIM r. Mills, Petaluma;
A p X Stafford, Tucson, A T.
Lafayette 'Hotel-W l. McGee, II
Warren, VIM r Morris, San Diego; w
M McFadden, Anaheim; VIM Ander-
son and wife, San Bernardino; G A
Moran, Petroliopolis.
Pico House, f Robinson, Pitts
burg; G Cobb, Richard Hayes, San
Francisco; I'D B Shorb, Lake Vine
yard. u q rgF y "a 4sE#
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
OHIO.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. 81

COLUMBUS, o., Feb. q.
The women's prayer meeting this
morning, Notwithstanding the rain,
was very large, and much interest was
manifested. A special request was
made for prayer by Christians every
where, that their efforts may be
crowned with success, and that they
be given wisdom to conduct the cam
paign to be opened next week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
OF Special Interest TO FARMERS.

At the Esperanza Store, No los
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 five to ten
per cent. cheaper than at any other store in
Los Angeles; also that the highest price is
paid for all kinds OF country produce. All
goods delivered to any part of the city free of
charge. ~
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
Masonic Motto :!

The Officers and Members Of Los An.
geles Chapter No. 30, r. A. NJ, are requested
TO meet at the Masonic Hall THIS Saturday
EVENING, at ~ O'Clock, and each evening
of the coming week. for the purpose ofinstruc-
ton in the work and lectures of the Royal
Arch Degrees. E.r
BY order Of the M. Il. II. j.
w, II. a. KIDD,
FL lw secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

School and Miscellaneous Books,
Law Books and Blank Forms-Stationery.
Blank Books, Albums, and Ladies' Writing
Cases. Pianos, Organs. Violins and Accord
ions and other Musical instruments for sale
at lowest prices, by BRODRICK & CO.,
Booksellers and Stationers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
Pacific Coast kilograms.
SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN Francisco. Feb. 90.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.
Yesterday the steamer Montana was
taken to Benicia. There were planks
in her hull started, and the ves-
sci leaked so badly that she soon had
% feet of water in the hold. Men and
apparatus have been sent up to clear
the ship of water.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

The Statesman says: "The good
people of Douglas county give very
hearty Endorsement of the Farmers
call for independent action in connec-
ton with their county politics, and
we have received u further list of about
200 names, to be added to the same,
which indicates what the sender of
them declares, and the movement will
sweep Douglas county with enthu-
sianl,'' = anh Nss E
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
San Diegomails ofthe 18th were re-
this city yesterday.

The Thousand-dollar turnout was
won by Mr. Kimball, on throw of
46, but when but 100 tickets remained
to be thrown. Mr.. Kurtz offered $500
to the thrower of As, which was ac-
cepted, and that being the highest
throw Mr.. kurtz got the outfit. Two
tied ON 45, but As spared the necessity
of any further exercise on their part.
Mr.. Kurtz has the elephant" but
what will he do with it is now the
utIoet ion
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
Masonic Notice.

Los Angeles Lodge No. AZ, +. Il A. NJ
The stated meetings of this Lodge are held on
the First Monday of each month, at 1880 ?. NJ:
Members of Penta1pha, No 2O2, and all
Master Masons i'm good standing are cordially
invited. $. 9. FOf, w. M.
CHAS. SMITH, Secretary. Jn22-tt
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

Joseph Dolby, of Rye county, in
forms the Baker City Democrat that
Frans & Co are taking out very rich
quartz from their ledge. The snow in
the valley is from twelve to eighteen
inches deep, and on the surrounding
mountains from two to four feet deep.
Present appearances indicate plenty of
water and good mining season in
Rye Valley and surrounding mining
camps. The health of the valley is
good.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
,che skating Rink.

The Rink last night was crowded, u
great many ladies being present.
After the folks had enjoyed them
selves, Frank Coroncl and Frank San
derson had u friendly contest, in which
they exhibited some fancy figures and
showed skill and proficiency that is
rarely met with. There was no decis-
ion rendered by the judges, and as no
money was pending on the contest,
this was probably as wise course as
any.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

The project for an Academy at Su-
sanville, Lassen county, has been
pushed along so well that it may now
be considered q success. Nearly four
Thousand dollars have been already
subscribed, and several hundred more
promised, but not formally subscribed.
The company is about to organize and
incorporate, and will commence the
building as soon as the weather will
permit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
EXPORTS.

The following goods were received at the
depot yesterday for shipment;
Feb. 2l-l95 bars bullion, Dbl liquor, 406 bXs
oranges, % pkgs furniture, pipes wine, box
lemons, TIA SKIS corn, 4 pipes brandy, "A pkgs
trees, cask hams, y Dbl brandy. Dbl wine,
pipes wine, ITO SKIS beans, case books,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
kilograms Uncalled For.

There are messages at the Western Union
Telegraph office, in this city, addressed rs fol-
lows:
MI Keller, A. G.. Ruxton.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
Special Notices.
- Right Dress ~

l. Hauch, Merchant Tailor, No. CONNER
cial street, receives the latest styles of goods
by every steamer, and makes up clothing
fashionably, and of the best work manship
Give him your orders and he will give you
'fitSv in STYLE
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

Fisher & Co. have a very fine stock
of Gold Spectacles. What is q nicer and more
appropriate Holiday Present for an aged per-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

Few are aware that the famous rock
Gibraltar had ever been employed as
"building stone." Yet the older of
the stone structures destroyed by fire
a few days ago, belonging to the Allen
Print works, at Providence, r.. L., was
of this material. Between 60 and 70
years ago ship belonging to Mr.. Sam
uel G. Arnold returned from the Medi-
terranean in ballast, which consisted
wholly of stone from the crock Of Gil
braltar." This stone being in pieces
sufficiently large for building purposes,
was used in the construction of the
building referred to.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

At Harris & Jacoby's Cash Store
5000 lbs Tobacco Dust for Sheepwash q cts.
Der III. tI. $3.50.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
Look at This! eH
The only place in the city to get

choice Engravings, Chromos, Oil Paintings
ETC., is at M. v. Ponet's, '66 Main street, where
you can buy them cheap for cash, or pay In
weekly installments of from % cents to 81, ac-
cording to the amount purchased.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

WdSulHS COIl Dlftiludy.
Tree-planting is in progress.
Are you going to church to day?
Services in all the churches and at
the Court house to-day.
Anaheim is red-hot for County di-
vision.
The roads will soon be in good con-
dition.
Important from New York
is coming, @s n#8
and will open under the Lafayette
Hotel.
Noyes sold lot of things at auction
yesterday. #aEaH8olb.f
The Telegraph Stage got in last
night at II O'clock with a heavy mail.
Judge Sepulveda has returned from
San Diego, and will open the District
Court tomorrow.
There was big crowd in front of
the HERALD office yesterday buying
horses and furniture at Noyes' Auc-
ten store.
1t was reported on the streets last
evening that the Express had been
sold to the Lynches of San Diego.
The Constantine, of Goodall Nelson
Il Perkins line, is due at San Pedro this
morning. Passengers for San Diego
by this steamer will leave the depot
at 10 A. NJ. this morning.
The steamer Orizaba sails for San
Francisco to-day. Passengers leave
the depot at 10 A. M.
Important from New York
is coming,
and will open under the Lafayette
Hotel.
Last night was quite chilly, the
heavy SHOWS on the mountains adding
a crspness to the atmosphere that was
quite refreshing.
Henry Dalton, of Azusa, recently
shipped few thousand choice oranges,
on which he realized $45per thousand.
O. w. Childs shipped a fine lot
of orange and lemon trees to San
Francisco yesterday.
Passengers for San Francisco, per
steamer Orizaba, will leave the depot
at 10 o'clock this morning.
Teams left the depot yesterday for
the following points: 3 consigned to
M. 4 Co., to c. n. E., and ] assort-
ed, San Bernardino; to H. & r.,
and assorted, Independence.
A carload consisting of 265 boxes of
oranges arrived at the depot yesterday.
It came from the orchard OF J. DE
Barth Shorb, Esq, of the Mission San
Gabriel, and was the first carload of
freight brought in over the new San
Bernardino branch of the railroad.
A card stuck on the window of the
Farmers & Merchants Bank, an
nounces that the Bank will be closed
tomorrow, it being, under the statutes
of California, legal holiday.
Our streets presented very animat-
ed appearance yesterday. The roads
have dried up so that country people
are coming in to trade. The ladies of
the city were also out doing the fami-
ly shopping.
Important from New York
is coming,
and will open under the Lafayette
Hotel
Workmen are employed on the roof
of the HERALD building putting on a
good coat of tar and gravel, which it
is hoped will prove waterproof. We
bod rothor Stou nd q S,lnmar1S drOIlth
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

At Harris & Jacoby's Cash Store
% dozen pure linen handkechiefs for 81.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

1t is generally asserted that the
storm of last week was very disastrous
to stock throughout the State. The
positive evidence of the truth of the
assertion begins to appear in the local
intelligence furnished by our eX-
changes, and the latest instance we
have noticed is in Alameda county,
where, between Hayward and Liver
more alley, large numbers of cattle
have died. No less than $50 persisted
out of band of 800 belonging to one
unfortunate farmer, and losses are be-
ing daily reported by farmers in tile
vicinity. The State papers are full of
similar complaints.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

Ma- The tide ofimmigration Is steadily set
ting in, and the frs thing eastern people do
is to throw away tlie'r Ne v York Hats and buy
new one of DEsMoNl. They say there Is no
comparison between tlS two.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

Another Fl lot of Jewelr..., Watch
es, DIAMOND and Clocks, just received at
Fisher& C. s.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

All kinds of Garden and Grass Seed
for sale at s. Hellman's, nextto Post Office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

pa Every style It Pal lting and Glazing
done in the highest slyie o. art, and at roason-
able rates. by G. RAJ hazel Co.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
WANTS-L0ST-FOUND.

Wants published at the rate of614 cents per
line for each insertion, or 10 cents per line for
three insertions. No advertisement under
this head taken for less than % cents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
IH1PUItuHU 1I0Hr NcW 1o1N
is coming,
and will open under the Lafayette
No. Hotel. -

Workmen are employed on the roof
of the HERALD building putting on a
good coat of tar and gravel, which 1T
is hoped will prove waterproof. We
had rather stand summers drouth
than such an inundation as we have
had in our editorial room during the
late rains. H
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

At Harris a. Jacoby's CASH Store
Open Back White Shirts &c 81 -.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
For Sale.

ONE AND A HALF ACRES OF
" Land on Oliveand Eleventh streets, with
House--three rooms midsummer kitchen and
grounds we'll set with Orange, Lemon and
Lime Trees. All In good condition. Cheap
for cash. Inquire OF ~
/. Is. FERGUSON, e
FL lw Cor. Spring and Court sis
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

The Salem Statesman says: "The
steamer Shoshone, on her last trip
from Portland, made the fastest time
ever made by any boat from that point
to Salem. Leaving Portland at 1905
A. NJ, she made stoppage of fifteen
minutes below Oregon City, and
reached this place at5:l0 p. NJ, making
the actual time, including as minutes
occupied in passing through the locks,
in hour and Is minutes" US
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

UyANTED-A Situation by Cen
w tleman who understands the English.
French and German languages; also Book.
keeping in all its branches. Salary less an
object than employment. Best of references.
Address w. D., this office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

THO LET-A Good Brick House,
l. with six rooms, and two lathed rooms,
stable and carriage house, on Hill street, near
slime Shop" Inquire on the premises.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

q The cattle dealers in the vicinity of
Elko, Nevada, are sending regular
supplies of beef cattle to the San Fran
cisco market. a .|I
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

THO LET-A Pleasantly Situated
l. Frame House, containing five rooms Is
fin good condition; has good Out-houses, and
water on the premises. Apply at south corner
of Fort and Fourth streets f20tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

NyANTED-Adw dwelling house, con-
w venient to the business part of the city,
four or five rooms. Apply ait this office
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

VXIANTED--AP PURCHASER FOR
w q house containing four rooms, and
n lot l0Oxl65 feet on the west side of Hill ST.,
between tenth and eleventh. Terms mode
rate Apply on the premises, or at this office
dec2S-tf IL. SID
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

! EOUND-A POCKET-BOOK, con-
| IL tanning one or two tickets and q receipt.
| For particulars, apply at this office. flS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

ITO LET, OR FOR SALE-VERY
Il Cheap-A good house and six acres of
land, q short mile from the Courthouse, En-
ouire of Hon. ]. s. THOMPSON, Tempted Book
Rent of house alone $40 per month. feS-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22

lust RECEIVED-A Large assort-
- ment ofall kinds of Garden Seeds, as well
Flower Seeds OF every variety, at low prices
]. Il. FERGUSON,
n2tf cor. Spring and East Streets
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-02-22
NOTICE.

DARTIES IN WANT OF A DIR ESS-
l. maker, can secure one either by day or
week. by addressing note to HERALD Office
for IflS-lWl MRS. RYDER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, March 25.-It is reported that
Ralph Waldo Emerson will receive the nomi-
nation for Lord Rector of the University of
Glasgow, to succeed Right Hon. Benjamin Dis
raeli.
LONDON, March $3.50 a. NAT meet
ug of the leading Irish members Of Parlia-
ment last night it was unanimously resolved to
press the subject of home rule during the pre-
sent session, Notwithstanding the failure Of DIR.
Butt amendment to the address,
At public meeting last night, Mr.. Man
della made speech, in the course of which he
declared his conviction that the party 10 the
United States which abolished slavery would
yet succeeded in establishing arbitration as a
method Of settling disputes between nations
LONDON, March %. The Great Eastern will
start 10 August to lay the Portuguese telegraph
cable from ST. Vincent, Cape Verde lslauds, to
Pcrnanlbuco, Brazil.
LONDON, March 25.--At the Lincoln spring
meeting to-day the race for the Lincolnshire
handicap was won by Tomahawk, Oxford
Mixture second, Shylock third. Thirty-fve
horses ran.
BAYoNNE, March 25.-Spanisn Republican
troops, under General Iona, have disembarkad
at Castro Urdiale, twenty-sven miles east of
Santander.
BAYoNNE, March 25--The Carlists under
General Seballs have routed the force of Re.
publicans under Colonel Roaillc at Tardera. 1t
is said the Republicans lost three hundred men
killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26
brilliant Success.

It is permitted to few men or companies to
achieve acknowledged superiority in any lmpor-
tant position or business. The present genera
ton has witnessed stupendous rivalry in several
branches OF industry, and notably the Sewing
Machine business Amid multitude Of COM
petitors, steadily and surely the Wheeler \
Wilson Company held their way from the be-
Long since, their leading position in America
was established. Abroad, at London in 1862,
they won the highest premiums; at Paris, in
1867, they distanced cghty-two competitors,
and we're awarded the highest premium, the
opIy Cold Medal for Sewing Machines exhibit
ed: and lastly, amid unparalleled competition,
followed the splendid trumphs at Vienna not
cd in our advertising columns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26

In the Senate, yesterday, bill was intro
duced to incorporate the National Union Saw
ngs Bank of the District Of Columbia. The
consideration of the bill to provide for the re-
demption and reissue of United States notes
and for free banking was resumed, much of the
time being occupied with the discussion Of the
right of the Secretary of the Treasury to use
the forty-tour million reserve. Amendments
to the bill we're entered by MIR. Schurz to make
the legal tender limit 1852 900 900, and BY Mr.
Bogy to extend it to $500, 100000 Mr. Sher-
man gave notice that he would to-day ask the
Senate to vote on the propositions before it.
In the House Of Representatives the discus
sion Of the act to regulate commerce by rail-
road among the several States, commonly
known as the Transportation bill, was resumed.
The House, when brought to vote under the
previous question, ordered the main question
by vote Of l04 yeas to 81 nays, and rejected
motion to lay the bill on the table by an
equally decisive vote. The previous question
on the passage of the bill was interrupted by
demand for the reading of the engrossed bill,
pending which the House adjourned. The bill,
it is said, will undoubtedly pass to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26
FROM RICHMOND.

RICHMOND. Mar. %. Notwithstanding the
;mnecunous condition of the State, the con-
stantly Increasing expenses, the cry tor retrench-
ment. and the wall that goes up daily from the
tax PAYERS, the members of the Legislature
seem TO act as though time was nothing, money
pIentifuI, and the people Indifferent to the ut
ter disregard of their wishes. To-day there
had to be a 'call' of the House to obtain
sufficient number of members in the House of
Delegates to transact what little business was
done, and yet resolution to proloDg the session
until the 3lst Of March was adopted just after
the call, by vote OF 90 to 81; aud II Is most
probable that this prolonsatlou Will be further
prolonged at The expiration OF that tlme, lor IL
is quite certain that the assessment bli, tax
Bill, Immigration bill, &c., measures OF absolute
importance, aud that should have received Inc
earliest aud steadtast attention OF the body,
will hardly BIZ disposed of by the 3lst. SO It
is, but for all this, there will come a day OF
reckoning, when the servant will be called up
on to give an account OF his stewardship:
Among the bills introduced in the Senate,
to-day, were the following: Constituting por-
ton of the Rappahannock river lawful feDce;
into wards; and to appropriate $l69.O9 to the
payment Of u BALANCE due d. Z. De]arnette.
The bill in relation to the jurisdiction OF
county courts was passed.
a memorial on immigration, prepared by
the late commissioner of customs Tor China OF
the EuvHsh government, Mr.. james Porter,
of Albemarle county, Va, was presented.
The Senate bill to exempt the property OF
the husband or wife from the ante. nuptlal debts
of the other, was discussed and recommitted.
The House joint resolution looking to an ex-
tension of the session was received, but no ac-
ton taken.
The Richmond and Danville and Piedmont
Railroad consolidation bill was taken up, and
pending consideration the Senate adjourned.
The House OF Delegates, when a quorum
was present, was engaged in discussing the tax
bill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26

In Blackwood's Magazine for March we find
combinations of the serials "Valentinc and his
Brother" and disorder 10 Dreamland, !" and
the first part of new story "1Alice Lorraine, y
which promises to surpass the others in inter-
est. The Two Speransky H., " tells of
Elizabeth Speransky- Bagrecf, who, though
unhappy in her domestic life, was the centre Of
brilliant circle iu ST. Petersburg, was great
traveller, and the author Of several novels and
other books written in French Lord Stan
hope and the Historians of Queen Anne
Reign" is, perhaps, the most striking article in
this plumber There are also couple of poems,
''Horatiau Lyrics" and two political articles
1.-The Elections of 1868 and 1874 aud Mr.
Gladstone's Night Attack and its Results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26

At conference Of the Republican members
of the Massachusetts, Legislature held yester-
day evening, Mr.. Learned in the heat of de-
bate, read letter from Mr.. Dawes, in which
he refused to make any bargain, and expressed
a preference for death in an open field
This created sensation, and Learned express
ed regrets for having so suddenly divulged this
correspondence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26
II WAY Re DauperOuS

To some, but it will be very pleasant no
doubt to the parties who will possess the fortu-
nate tickets in the Fourth Gift Concert Of the
Public Library Of Kentucky on the 3lst inst
when one million and half dollars will be dis
tributed among $4,000 ticket holders. But
few days remain in which TO purchase tick cts.
Better do it now and spare your regrets when
it is too late
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26

According to dispatches Senator Sprague $
prospects for re election to the Senate from
Rhode Island do not seem to be very bright.
Mr.. Dixon, who is mentioned in connection
with the succession, served several terms in
Congress, and has been chairman of the Com
mittee on Commerce.