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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Weather Intelligence.


Heavy rains are reported by tele-
graph in the upper country. At noon
yesterday it was pouring down at vi
salia, at Bakersfield, and as far down
on the coast as Ventura. The course of
the storm was steadily southward. In
San Luis Obispo county enough rain
has already fallen to resuscitate the
grain and grass and to insure a boun-
teous crop.
Mr.. T.. McCaffcry, the lightning
manipulation at the depot, reports the
weather drizzling at San Fernando, at
O'clock last night; at Wilmington,
cloudy; at Downey, high wind with
but little prospect of rain. The slight
sprinkles here yesterday have given
our citizens encouragement for good
rain.
From Stockton the crop reports are
gloomy for a portion OF San Joaquin
county. On the west side of the river
grain is almost entirely killed, and no
amount of rain can save it. On the
east side, crops generally look well.
There are 100000 acres in wheat on
that side. From Santa Cruz it is re-
ported that early sown crops are not
suffering for rain. The later sown re-
quire it. ao.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
ENDORSEMENT OF THE
HON. j. ROSS BROWNE

SAN FRANCISCO, November 2S, 1874.
WM II. MARTIN, General Agent California
Immigrant Union-Dear Sir:-I have just vs-
ited the "Ccntinela and Sausal Redondo"
Rancho, and driven oyerthe land descrbedln IN
your advertisements With all my experience
In the southern part of California, have seen
nothing to surpass this tractin fertility OF soil,
beauty OF location, and advantage of easy ac-
cess and salubrity of climate. For purposes OF
colonization, know of no large body of land
SO near growing commercial centre, in Cali
(ornia or elsewhere, TO equal it. No part of it
Is unavailable for farms orchards or home
steads 1t can be subdivided into lots ranging
from five acres to several hundred acres and
every acre of il can be made productive. water
lsaabundant and convenient. Tue land Is
subject TO easy irrigation; and can vouch for
the fact that il will produce anything that
fiourishes in Los Angeles or santa barbara
value OF shares In this magnificent tract Will
be quadrupled within two yoars-such is the
extraordinary influx of immigration TO the
vicinity of Los Angeles at the present time.
Wishing you success in your Undertaking,
am, very truly yours. j. koss BROWNE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
The Races Yesterday.

Despite the threatening rain, o large
crowd went out to Agricultural Park
yesterday afternoon, to witness the
races. The track was in good condi-
tion and the races were very exciting.
The first race was for purse of $50, for
trotters, mile heats, best three in five.
c.. A. Durfee named b. G. Sconchin
John; w. ]. Welch named $. m. Pau
line; r. J. Askin named b. G. Rubber
Boy. The first heat was won by
Sconchin John in 2:52; the second
heat by Pauline in 2;5Sa; the third
heat by Sconchin John in 2:569; the
fourth heat was closely contested be-
tween Rubber Boy and Sconchin,
Rubber Boy crossing the score ahead;
but as he did considerable running
around the track, the heat and race
was given to Sconchin John; time,
33t4. s. !, r.oo mo. for saoo Mr.
Askin's b. e. Button, a pacer being
matched against VIM. Leonards b. g.
Confidence, n trotter. The trotter won
easily in two straight heats. Time,
2:493; 2:45I.
Quite an amount was wagered on
the results, of these races. Albert
Johnson, John Tate and Aaron Smith,
the selected judges, performed their
duties satisfactorily to all.
The next meeting will come of
| about the middle of February; the
| clubhouse will then be completed,
and there will be four days of first
class racing, in which quite q number
of crack horses from San francisco
will participate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
THE COAST LINE.
The Covenant Between the Pacific Mail
a.li GoOsiail, Nelson az 90.

The agreement between the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, party of the
first part, and Charles Goodall, Chris
topher Nelson and George G. Perkins,
parties of the second part, has just been
filed in the Recorders Office at San
Francisco. The provisions of the COW
enant are as follows:
The party of the first part sells to the
parties of the second part the steam
ship line known as the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company's San Diego Line,
consisting of the steamers Mohongo,
Orizaba, Senator, Pacific, Califor>a
and Gypsy, together with all the
necessary outfits and supplies, free
from all membranes; also, all the
wharf, wharf franchises, warehouse
property and real estate of the party
of the first part situated in San
Diego also, the good will and exclu-
sive right for twenty-five years from
date as against the party of the first
part of all coast trade between San
Francisco and San Diego and all inter
mediate ports.
party of the second part for all of the
foregoing property is $3.50, 900 in gold
coin, $l25, 600 of which is made payable
at New York and the remainder at San
Francisco.
The party of the first part agrees that
it will not, for the term of twenty-five
years from date cause or permit any
steamship or vessel of any kind held
or controlled by it to run between San
Francisco and San Diego, or ports in
termediate, excepting that the parties
of the second part will permit the Pan
anna way and through steamers of the
party of the first part to stop at any
and all ports on the California coast
and to land and receive through freight
or passengers, but such steamers are
to carry no freight and no passengers
from San Diego to San Francisco, or
Ujce uersd, or from or to intermediate
ports, except at rates fixed by parties
of the second part; and the party of
the first part agrees not to sell during
said term of twenty-five years any
steamers except with the provlsO that
said steamers shall be subject to the
terms of this agreement.
For each and every breach of this
agreement, so far as it relates to the
good will or exclusive right to the
coast trade between San Francisco and
San Diego, the party of the first part
promises to pay to the parties of the
second part $4,000 in gold coin, us
liquidated damages, and the parties of
the second part shall still have the
right to seek legal redress for any such
breach.
The parties Of the second part agree
that none of the steamers now pur-
chased shall for twenty-five years from
date be run on any of the routes at
present used by the parties of the first
part; and they further agree not to sell
any of these steamers during said %
years, except with the proviso that
they shall be subject to the terms OF
this agreement; and for every breach
Of this branch of the agreement the
parties of the second part agree to pay
$4,000 in gold coinas liquidated dam
ages, and that the party of the first
part shall have, in addition, the right
to apply for legal redress.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Semi-Tropical Fruits.

There are a few bearing orange and lime
trees upon the Centinela, and the fruit they
produce is OF the largest and finest quality
There is an orchard containing G,O00 orange
trees three years old, and 1,700 almond, lime
and lemon trees. The almond, lime and
lemon trees will bear fruit in 1875. The or
ange trees will bear in five years. There are
1000 three-year-old orange trees i'm the nur-
sery near the orchard. Fig, pepper and gum
trees grow without irrigation. The entire or
six horses. The orchard will be kept und-
vided by the company to save the expense of
each shareholder having a few trees to take
care of. Each share will entitle the owner to
about Is trees in the orchard and about the
same number in the nursery The almond,
lime and lemon trees will yield an immedi-
ate return. In five years each orange tree Will
produce $50 per annum, or $500 per share FOR
those now planted. There are flowers in the
garden in bloom every day in the yea
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
NOTICE

TNO STOCKTON .DEItS OF THE GRANGE
COOPERATIVE COMPANY-The stock
holders of said company are hereby notified
that there will be n meeting of the stock
holders of said company at the hall. over the
Grange store, in the city of Los Angeles,
state of California, on Thursday, the 2Stli day
OF January, at II O'Clock A. NJ, for the tran
Suction of such business as may come before
the meeting,
By order of the Board of Directors.
JOHN s. THOMPSON,
President
Ins Anoelcs January Z, 1875. Nv
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Probate Notice..

ESTATE of Hugh Mcmahon, deceased
IL Notice is hereby given by the under
signed executors ofth above named estate,
to the creditors of, and all persons having
claims against said deceased, to exhibit the
sames with the necessary vouchers, within
four months from the first publication of this
notice, to The undersigned at the respective
residences hereinafter specified: VIM. Nc
Kee, room No. 81, Temple Block, Los Ange-
les city; John Moran, Main street, Los An
geles city. Janl5-wi
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Lovers ofthe weed, viii please to read.

Lovers ofihe weed, will please to read
Those few lines over.
And where 10 get n good cigar, YOU bet,
They'll early then discover
Hugh Keenan, keeps at No. H., Com. ST,
Cigars of the LATEST brand.
AS Pedro is all the go,
It's soi, eihing nice and grand;
Artisia 1t makes Al fine display,
To those who desire,
Something fine to smoke all the time,
And never loose it's fire.
Yosemite vale out beats green seal,
That You heai so mucd talk about:
You may think its stun but high life puff,
Sends all the brands quite out.
A man may pass n joke about gymnastics
smoke.
But pleasant il seems TO all
Those who want To buy or wish to try,
Piease give Hugh a call. jaul3-2w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
NOTICE

rS HEREBY GIVEN THAT CHALES
l Indy, Administrator OF the estate of
susan A. Il. Mcclellan, has filed his final nc
count and n petition for final settlement and
distribution Of said estate, which Is now ready
for such distribution; and the same Will be
heared and determined on February Sth,
1875, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, in the Probate Court
room of Los Angeles county. All persons in
terested will take notice accordingly.
ii. X. $. O'MELVENY.
Attest: Probate Judge.
+ A. w. POTTS, Clerk.
By h. II. OWEN, Deputy. J94w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Soil.

The soil is an exceedingly fertile loan, and
is, without exception, the richest and most
productive in Southern California. Its vcn-
ity TO the ocean insures crop without irriga-
tion. Excellent wheel has been raised for the
last two years upon the hills adjoining the
ocean. This wheat field contains l,000 acres
and covers the lightcst soil upon the Rancho.
There is no alkali or barren land.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Tho Town.

square naile is laid off at an eligible point
on the tract, with lots 25xliO; avenue 100 feet
and streets so feet wide.
stream of water can be brought in so us
to supply every lot with crystal, cool, sweet
water.
Provision will be made for a College and
Farm School.
large lot will be set apart for each relig-
ious denomination. a block will also be
different Ffaternai, Grange and Temperance
Societies..
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

Moore's Restaurant, on Commercial street,
is the proper place to go fora good meal, with
good cup OF coffee or tea to drink with it,
There is probably no restaurant on the Pacific
coast where so many of the substantias and
so many of the luxuries may be had for % cts.
Don't forget the place-Moore's Restaurant,
Commercial street. Private eating rooms have
been neatly fitted up for the accommodation
of ladies. j5-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

Silver and gold plating; electroty yping; ivory
and metal turning; glass and metal drilling.
Locks, keys, seals and lSey-checks, stencil and
dooI-plates made To order; knives and surgi-
cal instruments ground and saws filed and set;
parasols and canes mended; musical instru-
all fancy work and machinery, from a pin to
a locomotive. All kinds of sewing machines
bought, sold and repaired. Come and see the
new sewing machine engine. Sewing Ma
chine Exchange, 80 Spring st. de3O If
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Climate.

The climate of the Centinela is, without ex-
ception, the finest and most equabie in the
world. 1t varies but little Throughout the
year. The mean temperature is about 60 deg.
The mercury falls but little below 90 deg. in
Winter and rises but little above 60 deg in
summer. You sleep under one pair of blan-
kcts and with your bedroom window open
every night in the year. Ff
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

BOWLING Alley, Billiard and oyster Saloon,
in the basement of the u. S. Hotel building,
formerly occupied by the Cucamor ga Wine
Depot, ~ Saloon with "a first class stock of
Wines, Liquors, Cigars, etc. etc and the best
accommodation for customers. No charge
will be made to patrons for the use of Billiard
tables and Alley. A lunch will he served in
the evening. MELCHERT 4 STOLi,
nov6tf PrOprietors.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

p. S,-A second sale will take place on the
Rancho, commencing on MONDAY, the Sil
OF March, 1875.
Further information will be furnished by
the officers and Directors of the Centinela
Land Company of Los Angeles, who are;
F.P F.TEMPI.E, President; F.P: HOWARD,
County Bank, Treasurer; w. H.J BROOKS,
Secretary; j. M. GRIFFITH, of Griffith,
Lynch 4 Co., Los Angeles;. General j. Ill.
SHIELDS, Lot Angeles; o. w. ClIILDS, Los
Angeles; ID. FREEMAN, on the Rancho.
de- w. II. j. BROOKS, Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
WrM. II. MARTIN,

General Agent California Immigrant Union,
534 California street, san Francisco, bet.
Montgomery streets; to
TEMPLE & WORKMAN, Bankers, or Gen.
SHIELDS, Los Angeles; or
@. Il. ABBOTT, Corresponding Secretary State
Grange Immigrant Aid Association, Santa
Barbara.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Sheep.

Aftertle lambing season in January the flock
of sheep will number about li,000 and they
will be kept undivided, to save expenses to
the shareholders. This will give about thirty
sheep to each share. The sheep will produce,
in increase and wool, over ~ each yearly, over
expenses. They will be grazed upon outlying
and unsold lands of the company. The ''no
fence " law is in force in Los Angeles county.
to supply every lot with crystal. cool, sweet
we
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

The Cottage Picture Gallery in new
hands. We respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage, feeling as
sured that our long experience in pic
ture making will enable MS to give
satisfaction in the different styles OF
work done. Gallery opposite the
Pico House, Los Angeles.
d2t:wIt WILLIAMS & SMITH.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
NOTICE.

rgNHE FIRM HERETOFORE KNOWN AS
Sienoret q LIE Prince s by mutual con-
sent this day dissolved The business VIII
hereafter be conducted by L. Signoret, VINO
will receive all debts due the hrm anu VIII
pay all demands against the same.
''''''' ''''''' - A. lie PRINCE.
ia7 I'm Il. SIGNQRET.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

Go to the Fashionable Tailor, Fitz-
patrick, when you want a fine suit of clothes.
II you desire recommendation, ask any of
his numerous customers, and you will he
told that Fitz." always does his work we'll
giving fine work, good material and reasopa-
bic prices.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

If you want the best cigars, tobacco,
cigarretas, etc., get them at the Palace
Saloon cigar stand, where the lest in
the city can always be found, day and
night. j3:lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
ELAN EOUS.
NOTICE..

"AVING refitted my entire house, and
Al given up merchandising, / am prepa' ed
To accommodate boarders with pleasant
rooms and board at reasonable rates. / am
located al San Gabriel Mission, so Justly cell
ebrated for asthmatic and pulmonary COM
plants. Can leave for Los Angeles at 8
O'Clock A. NJ; returning, arrive ut ten min.
utes past 3, p. NJ.
DAVID Il. HALL
San Gabriel, Jan. l3, 1875 janl3-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

The Ccntinela creek rises upon the rancho
and runs through the northern portion of the
tract. 1t affords an abundance of clear spring
water The source of the Centinela creek
consists of several natural artesian springs,
showing that aitesan water gan be obtained
by boring.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

BANCROFT THaYER, Real Estate Brokers,
No 2l spring street. City and County Proper
ty Bought, sold and Exchanged. Loans ne
gotiated, money advanced on Real and Per-
sonal securities. Publishers OF the Los Ange-
les Real Estate Reporter. declltf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

w. G.. HUGHES & CO.'S
Weekly Stage Line
For Panamint.
For passage or packages, enquire of Il. We
her, or corner of Also and Alameda streets.
noy2ltf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

ps- 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 thei e Is no
comparison between the two. 2Xo
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

Parties desiring to visit the land should
take steamer from san Francisco to Los An
geles; fare. $l2. BY inquiring at Temple "
WOrkman's Bank, in Los Angeles, they Will
be directed to the Rancho.
AnnIv IN
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
itIe,
UNITED STATES PATENT.
Situation.

"CenGncla," with the addition of the "Sau-
sal Redondo" contains 25,G00 acres. The
boundary OF the Rancho commences three
and n halfmles from the city limits of Los
Angeles, and extends to the Pacific Ocean.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Special Notices.

Headquarters ut star office. Orl,rs lett at
any of the other newspaper Offices in the citA +,
will be promptly attended to. ianlu
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

Agency Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company. Assets, S2l ,000,-
000 Agency State Investment Insurance
Company, Fire and Marine. Assets, S360000,
at Brodricks Book Store, near The poStofliee.
oa
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Topography.

''Centnela" is made up of one broad, level,
fertile valley of over twenty thousand acres,
and beautiful fertile rolling hils near the
ocean.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
Agriculture.
Water.

The soil of the Centincla is admirably
adapted forall kinds of grain, vegetables and
fruit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

The best imported cigar for 25 cts;
the best imported cigar, three for so
cts; the best bit cigar in the city; the
best box of cigars for 81 Scat the
Palace Saloon cigar stand. j3:1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
AND Lopc,wc nousE

. FOX SA LE.-Good locality, near business
centre. Long lease, low rent, and doing good
business. Satisfactory reasons given for sei-
ling For further particulars address Box ls6,
PostofIice dec23-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16

For further information, apply to either OF
the officers Of the Association.
Subscription list at the Office of the Secre-
tary. uezili
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
One and a half miles from the
Court House.

The finest residences in the city are in its
vicinity, and the pipes 9f' the Pos Angeles
City Water Company are Soon to be extended
TO it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
FIVE DA Us.

The sale will take place on the Rancho
Parties desiring to purchase SHOULD BE ON
THE GROUND II few days prior to the sale,
in order to EXAMINE THE PROPERTY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-16
TITLE PERFECT.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

o. w. CIILDS, President.
HON. J. G. DOWNEY ....,-.......Treasurer
EUGENE MEYER DIR. l.. A. PREUSS.
III. MCLELLAN..."..-...... ...Secretary.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-02-03
A Swiss WasherwOman.

To smoke stained Londoner the ex-
qVisite purity of the homespun Swiss
linen IS constant wonder and reproach.
And yet scarcely wonder, if he chance
to sit by the lake side, say ut Brienz, on
sunny morning, and watch the pro-
ceedings Of the little Swiss maiden in
straw hat and black velvet nutiice with
the silver chains, who is plying her oc-
cupatlon of laundress. She had padded
her boat far out into the lake and is let
ting it drift with the current. In the
boat beside her is pile of freshly-w sh-
ed linen, glistening like snoY in the ,,n-
light. But its whiteness does uoi ,,"-
tent her. Az the boat moves :.
along, each separate piece Of Enon -
thrown into the lake and trailed slo .y
through the blue water, blue rs or
pnintsd. Still she is not quite satisf IL.
Shc takc1 perhaps three or four hand
kcrchief| ill her hand Mt time, and
literally throws them overheard III such
Il manner that the spectator on the bank
cannot but breathe ferrent hope TINT
they may not he his own property. But
before he has time to frame his wishes
into words she has caught them again
with dcxtcrous sort of tCgcrdcnaain,
and the process Is repeated again and
again. And all the while the black vel.
vct-bodiced maiden, with the glittering
silver chains and pins, snowy sleeves and
round, white arms, if she be true
Brienz maiden, is singing like very
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-02-03
Taking Account OF Stock.

The New York Times, referring to
the fact that merchants are now busy
taking stock to discover their assets, and
balance their books for the year, re-
marks: "The probability is that the
stock-accounting this January will show
great decrease in the amount of goods
on hand in the city. In the country,
too, stocks are generally light. This re-
duction of stocks throughout the coun-
try, the stoppage or diminished working
time of the manufactures, and the dis
posal of the stocks in the hands of New
York merchants, have brought the mar
ket into healthful condition, and pre-
pared it for rapid improvement in ali its
branches when renewed activity springs
up. This is view of the situation that
the business man has the best of ground
for taking, and from which he can gather
justifiable hope for the future, even
though his balance sheet for the year
1874 does not show that large sum of
profit which it had displayed on pre-
vious Januarys.
The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-02-03
The Other Daughter.

During the war of the Revolution,
while the British occupied the city Of
New York, an English officer of rank
gave an entertainment to which several
American officers, who were prisoners,
were invited. Among them was Colonel
John Lowry, of Concord, man emil
nently distinguished for his bravery, and
for his many good qualities of head and
heart, but uncouth in speech, unrefined
In manners, and not at all versed in the
polished ways of society. He had been
sailor In other years, and the stamp of
the sea was still upon him. The English
officer who was host of the festive occa-
sion had two grown-up daughters
of them distinguished for her exceeding
and faultless beauty, while the other was
not only quite plain, but had glaring
defect in one of her eyes.
After the removal of the cloth many
sentiments were drank, and among them
several highly complimentary to the
beautiful daughter of "Our Host" Col
Lowery, with that chiyalrous devotion to
the fair sex which is characteristic of
truly brave men, feeling that the other
daughter had been sadly neglected, when
called upon by the host, gave as his
sentiment
"Your daughter, SIR"
(Which one 2" asked the parent.
Z" The one aOih the cock-6illed eye,
sir !'
Well-meaning and gallant, but very
plain-spoken.