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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

The San Francisco Chronicle treats
its readers to an essay on the uncer-
tainty, the worry and annoyance of
farming. After enumerating the mill
lions of small troubles to which the
tiller of the soil is subjected, 1t winds
up with the assurance that the cares
and anxieties Of stock broker are
not more nu merous and CALLING than
those of the farmer. We have known
for some years that the editor of the
Chronicle was an humble dabbler in
the noble calling of CINCINNATUs. We
have often heard him dilate on the
number and size of the vegetables
which would grow in the soil of his
overdowed land up on the San Joa-
quin river, when he could find some
one who would levee it and kill out
the tule, on the shares. We have
known PIXLEY to take his shot gun
and fight mosquitoes and shoot ducks
on the only five acres Of that land that
was out of water, for three whole days
at a stretch; but really we had no idea
his farming operations had been 30
unsatisfactory as to cause him to wish
he had chosen the profession of stock
broker instead of the occupation of
farmer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Awful California.

Here is another of those pleasant
letters which one finds now and then
in Eastern papers about California.
1t is really sad that we are to have no
crops this year. 1t is probable that
California will not export over fifty
million bushels of wheat this season.
But it is gratifying to know that "this
is not a bad country to live in." This
letter, written ION the spur of the mo-
ment''-a moment when truth was
not at home-we find in the Dallas
(Texas) Commercial:
MAJ. q. 4. CUTLER: deem it my duty to
correct some of the reports in regard to the
fertility of the soil, and the opportunities for
getting rich, that some OF the papers are SO
continuously spreading before the country in
regard to this section of the United States.
These reports are of the most exaggerated
character, and are calculated to ruin many
families If not corrected: 1t is true this is not
2 bad country to live in, but It is nothing
like what 1t is reported to be. The heavy frost
Of the last month has ruined the prospect for
crops for this year. The wheat and barley
their ruin. Fruits, too are killed, and all the
resources of this kind are cut of. 1t is true
that this Is an unusual season, and that the
like may not occur for years to come. Not
one-half of those now here can fnd employ
ment.
would not advise any one to migrate TO
California this year. If they are making but
half of a living they will do better than they
would in this country, unless they come with
plenty of means
1t is true that this is fine climate, and that
those with money can have almost any lux
ury they want; but those who come here with
the calculation of making that money will
have a rough time Of 1t.
have written these hasty lines on the spur
of the moment, but will promise you a long
letter before long. Yours, etc.,
SIGMA.
San Buenaventura, Cal, April 2s, 1875.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
San Francisco Democracy.

The San Francisco papers are very
busy just now in the effort to convince
themselves and their readers that the
primary election lately held in that
city was unfairly conducted, the dele
gates fraudulently elected and that
dissatisfaction and discord prevail
among the Democrats. Reports of this
character are to be expected. Save
the Examiner, there is no Democratic
paper published in San Francisco, and
consequently Democratic proceedings
are seldom or never correctly reported.
The papers Of the largest circulation
are anti Democratic. The Call and
Bulletin are the organs of the Inde-
pendent party; the Chronicle and Alta
are and always have been Republican;
the Post has no influence, is every
thing by turns and nothing long, with
the standing motto that all is fish that
comes to its net. The people Of the
State generally understand this and
are not astonished or deceived by the
political news which comes to them
through the columns of the San Fran
cisco papers. We have taken some
pains to obtain correct information
relative to the condition of the Democ-
racy in San Francisco, and from an
intelligent and reliable gentleman
who came down from that city on the
last steamer we learn that there is no
basis for the reports of discord among
the Democrats which the papers are
sending forth. The vote at the pri.
mary was unusually large and the del
gates elected are unpledged on the can
didates for Governor or for any other
Office. They will send delegates to
the State Convention instructed to go
for the best and ablest men. No money
was spent except for tickets, and there
are no charges of corruption except
such as are invented and circulated by
men outside of the party, with whom
the wish is father to the thought. We
doubt not this statement is literally
true. At least it comes from one who
though not a politician is yet shrewd
observer and without prejudice or pre-
ference against or for any party.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

of the road between this city and the
water is now completed. A great deal
of heavy grading has been done in
the vicinity of Cajon Pass, and work
ON the tunnel in that Pass has been
crowded as rapidly as possible.
The piles for some seven or eight hun
dred feet of the wharf at Santa Mon
lea are already driven and the struc-
ture is growing out in the water as
fast as men and steam can build it,.
Senator JONES has given orders. to
have the wharf done by the last of
June. Ties and iron sufficient to
complete the road from Santa Monica
some distance East ofthis city are now
en- route and will arrive in few
weeks. Chief Engineer CRAWFORD
has just returned to this city from the
East, where he has purchased locomo-
tives and rolling stock for the road.
These are the facts, and we offer them
in evidence that the road will be built
from Santa Monica to Independence.
We cam ot, of course, offer anything
to allay the fear expressed that the
road will ultimately pass to the con-
troll of other parties, nor is the proba-
bility of its doing so matter for
grave consideration. The road, once
built, will be operated by some one,
and this is all that is necessary to in
sure the development and prosperity
of the country,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

Buy city lots planted with orange
trees. Mr.. Morgan now offers to the
public at No. 4, Temple Block, Spring
street, about one hundred fine resi-
dence lots, being about ten min
utes walk from the Postoffice, each
lot being planted with orange trees,
five years old and in good condition.
These lots are subdivisions of the
"Thomas Tract," lying and fronting
on the South side of First street, about
one hundred and fifty yards from and
East of the railroad to Wilmington.
On the West the tract fronts on Hew-
lit street. Prices moderate. Terms
easy. Enquire at the Real Estate Of
nce of G. w. Morgan, No. 4 Temple
Block, Spring street. May S-1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

THE suggestions of the HERALD
and Express to the Chamber of Com
merce and persons interested in dis
seminating correct information about
this portion of the State by sending
East copies of our weekly papers, is
meeting the approval of all. Great
efforts are being made in other por-
tions of the State to check the immi-
grafton now pouring into Southern
California, and unless we exert our
selves, those efforts will be, in part, at
least, successful. We can best and
easiest checkmate the move of our
jealous friends by sending broadcast
the truth, as found in the columns of
our local papers. The Chamber of
Commerce is alive to the Importance
of immediate action.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Questions Answered.

A prominent San Francisco finan-
cier writesto the HERALD for infor-
nation concerning the Los Angeles
and Independence Railroad. He says
he is interested in the mines of Coso
and Panamint, but that parties with
whom he is in negotiation for the
sale of these mines do not believe that
our railroad will extend sufficiently
far into the interior to enhance and
facilitate mining operations in that
locality. They believe it probable
that the road will be built out forty or
fifty miles from Los Angeles, and
there stop and wait for bids from the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company.
In answer to our correspondent, we
will say that we have every reason to
believe that the gentlemen who are
investing In the Los Angeles and In
dependence Railroad are acting in
good faith and intend to build the
road, not only from Santa Monica to
Independence, but to extend it East
ward from the Point-of- Rocks to ajunc-
tion with the Utah Central, q distance
Of only 400 miles, thus giving US a
continuous railroad from Los Angeles
to the Western terminus of the Union
Pacific. The through connection is
now under consideration, and meets,
we are informed, the approval of Sen
ator JONES and other capitalists asso-
ciated with him. The building of the
road from this city to Independence,
we regard as certainty. The citizens
of this county have subscribed the
amount-$30O, ,00O-asked by the incor-
porators, and every part of the work
is moving forward. The route has
been surveyed and the road located a
greater portion of the distance be-
tween Santa Monica and the Eastern
end of Cajon Pass. The heaviest portion
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

ONE of the soundest and best men
named among the Democratic candi-
dates for Lieutenant Governor is Judge
A. G. BRADFORD, Of Fresno county.
He is a farmer, and living as he does
in the heart of the great San Joaquin
valley--the wheat field of the State
he is familiar with the wants and me-
cessities of the farmer community.
He has given the subject of irrigation
long and careful study, and as Presi-
dent of the Senate his experience, OBJ
servations and suggestions would ma
terially assist in the work of estab-
fishing general system of irrigation.
He is man of sound practical sense,
and such men are needed at the head
of our State government. We are
not aware that the Judge desires the
nomination, but We have heard his
name mentioned in connection with
the position and we take the occasion
to remind the Democracy that he is
one of their most popular men.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

One of the finest improvements in
the city will be the rebuilding of the
Lafayette Hotel. The whole of the
back of the house Is already being
torn down, and the front will shortly
be built up. The stores will be just
half as large as they are now, and, as
the Important has very large stock
on hand, they will not have half room
enough for their goods and in order to
prevent them from being damaged by
dirt and dust, they have decided to
sell all their Spring goods at less than
cost, and others, such as cottons, table,
linen, etc., at exact cost. We advise
all to call at the Important and con-
vince themselves Of the great bar
gains. Such bargains they can never
get again, and in order to prevent a
great rush, we advise all to call early
and take advantage of the building of
the Lafayette Hotel. ale
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Sar Francisco Items.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20th.-Senator Booth
was serenaded last evening at the Grand ho-
tel, and accorded a hearty reception by q
large concourse OF citizens. In response to
calls Senator Booth appeared on the balcony
and was introduced by NJ. NJ. Estee, and ad-
dressed the assem- lage briefly, defining his
political position and claiming that In the
present condition of political parties the Peo-
ple's Party afforded the only hope for sound
administration of public affairs. He was fire.
quently interrupted by applause.
After the speech the Senator and his friends
held social reunion in the parlOr of the hO-
tel, and the crowd dispersed.
The second brigade N. G. c. left the city by
steamer this morning to go into camp at Ross
Valley, near San Rafael, tomorrow. Gen.
erals Scho6eld and Thompson will visit the
camp officially on Saturday. The brigade will
be reviewed ny GOV. Pacheco.
A rumor obtained extensive circulation
yesterday not only In this city but II Is be-
lieved throughout he State, that certain gen.
tlemen. prominent in stock and financial
circles, have become involved end suspended
payment. The parties in question authorize
the statement that the report is utterly with
out foundation, and consider 1t designed to
further the objects of clique now operating
to bear the stock market.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Another Murder.

About noon yesterday information
reached the city that man had been
killed at Rincon, place on the Chino
ranch, about ten miles from Spadra.
No particulars were received, further
than that two men named Goldsmith
and Kallman, who were partners do
ing business at that place, had quar-
relied, and that Goldsmith had shot
and killed Kallman. The parties were
we'll known in this city, and immedi-
ately on receipt of the news, friends
started for the scene of the tragedy.
The deceased was brother Of Mrs.
Greenbaum Of this city. The body
will arrive by the o'clock train this
morning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

silver and gold plating; electrotyplng; ivory
and metal turning; glass and metal drilling.
Locks, keys, seals and key-checks, stencil and
door-plates made to order: knives and surgi-
cal instruments ground and saws filed and set;
parasols and canes mended; musical instru-
ments repaired; meerschaum pipes cleaned
a fancy work and machinery, from pin to
., 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. de30 If
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Special Notices.

Borrowing money upon the installment
plan Is attended with these advantages: The
loan can be repaid in small monthly amounts
when include the interest and part of the
principal, so that by the expiration of the
term II can be all paid without anv great in
convenience TO the borrower The rate of in
terest Is generally lower. The expenses of OBJ
tanning the money are not SO great as In ordi.
NARY loans, and If II is borrowed upon good
paving property then 1t often happens that
the reuts will meet the monthly instailments
anu in time pay off the debt:
For further and other particulars inquire OF
VIII ]. BROOKS,
Agent for Savings and Loan Society,
may left. NO. 2Spring Street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

Insurance Agency-Commerclal of Califor-
ifornia, Fire and Marine, assets $500000; Cali
sociation of Philadelphia, Incorporated 1920,
assets S6000,000. These companies transact
their business at the lowest paying rates,
charging for each risk according to the hazard
assumed, without reference to any insurance
combination or arbitrary triffs. All losses
promptly adjusted and paid.
B. MCCLELLAN, Agent.
Office of g., N. & p. 8. S. Co.,
fe20 81 Main street, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Southern District AgrlcuI-
tural Society Of Cal.
Office andworks situate in Los Angeles cou

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT
IN meeting of the Board of Managers of
said Society, held on the sth day of May, 1875,
an assessment of five ($5) dollars per share
was levied upon the capital stock Of said So
cety, payable on or before JUNE 5, 1875, to j..
+. Burns, Secretary, at his Office In the city of
Los Angeles, Cal.
Any Stock upon which said assessment
shall remain unpaid on the 9Th day of June,
1875, will be advertised on that day as delin-
Will be sold on SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1876,
to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with cost of advertising and expenses of tle.
j. F. BURNS, Sec.
Los Angeles, May 8, 1875. my22 I'd
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
II Trovatore Tonight.

The successful presentation of this
great opera of Verdi, encourages us to
expect large audience tonight at
Turn Verein Hall. For grand scenic
and musical effects, al Trovatore" is
the great opera of the day, having re-
tanned its immense popularity against
many modern musical productions Of
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

THE Sacramento Herald says Cali
fornia is badly advertised because the
panegyrists of It's newspapers are ex-
aggerations. This is true, and for the
proof see the misstatements of Sacra-
mento newspapers concerning South
ern California.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

merit. No efforts have been spared by
Sig. Maria to present it in magnifi-
cent style. The scenery costumes and
accessories are all of the most COM
plete character, involving great
outlay of money, and we urge our
musical people to secure seats early at
Louis Lewin's store. We desire to see
Los Angeles in the front ranks in
musical matters, and their attendance
tonight will show their appreciation
of this elegant opera and the enter
prising manager presenting 1t.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

SPEAKING of San Francisco, the
Bulletin says: "Here there is hardly
a corporation that does not have its
corps Of paid writers connected with
the press, and in some way or other,
controlling the columns Of the news
papers," Yes, we know; but the Bul-
letin ought not to expose its private
business in this way.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

lie auction sales of the Santa Ger
trudes lands fixed for the 10th, 2Oth
avoidably postponed in consequence
of the illness of the surveyor and the
managing agent Mr.. Edward McLain.
The postponement contemplates the
sale of the property on the Goth, 9th
and 2Sth of May. sapr17:td
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
LO at the Capital.

WASHINGTON, May l9th.-The Sioux Indian
delegation called on the President to-day.
the Secretary of the Inl erIor and the Commis-
sioner of Indian affairs, and Ii dsagreements
arose he would endeavor to reconcile them.
The grand council will take place about
Tuesday or Wednesday,.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
gos An9eles 4l,tai|
FRIDAY, MAY 81, 1875.

A. w. RoysDEN, District Attorney
for San Joaquin county, will be can
didate before the Democratic State
Convention for Attorney General.
Mr.. RoYsDEN Is rising young law
yer and man of fine ability. =
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

Moore's Restaurant, on Commercial street,
Is the proper place to go for a 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 substantials and
80 many of the luxuries may be had for 25 CHS.
Don't forget the place-Moore's Restaurant,
been neatly fitted up for the accommodation
of ladies. t5-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
VIM. Farrell, at No. 10 Court stree

VIM. Farrell, at No. 10 Court street,
attends to all business in the way of
plumbing and gas and steam pipe fit
ting. He guarantees satisfaction in
all cases and charges reasonable prices.
He also refinishes old gas fixtures,
making them as good as new. Also,
agent for the " Empire gas-burner !"
and ECONOMIC gas-governor"- both
valuable acquisitions to fixtures of a
house and great savings over the old
style apparatus. Remember the place,
No. 10 Court street. mr10:tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

20 pieces summer poplins, reduced
to 25 cts. per yard; so pieces grass
cloth, reduced to is cts. per yard;
Lawns Picques Nansook Grenadines
and other dress goods in great variety
at the lowest prices at the Bazaar, cor
ner of Main and Requena streets, opp.
L, :. Hotel. m1:1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

Clock repairing a speciality. Mr.. A.
w. Pratt, a practical clock maker from
the Ansonic Clock Manufacturing Co..
and late adjuster for the National
Clock Co. of San Francisco, has taken
the new show window at 36 Spring ST.,
where he will repair clocks in first
class manner. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. m12tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

Ladies' two button kid gloves at ST.
per pair; one-button bid at S73 cts. per
pair. Extra heavy brown and bleach
ed sheeting at l23 cts. per yard; good
brown and bIeached sheeting 10 yards
for ST., at the Bazaar, corner of Main
and Kequena streets. ml:lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Foreign News.

MADRID, May l9th.-A decree has been pro-
mulsated declaring the press free to discuss
all constitutional questions, except that OF
monarchy, and announcing that public polit-
ical meetings may be held. 1t expresses the
hopes of Government for the establishment
of representative regiment and avows the
intention of doing justice to the church. 1t
hopefully reviews the military situation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

125 gents cheviot suits, in frocks
and sacks, at $14, worth $50; 500 pairs
heavy cashmere pants at $4 per pair,
worth S6, at the Bazaar, corner Main
and Requena streets, opposite the U.
S. Hotel. ml:1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
The Distiliery Trouble.

ST. LOUIS, May l8th.--Distillers whose es-
adjustments were recently seized here are
confident of gaining the cases against them,
in which event they will bring actions for
damages against Secretary Bristow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Railroad Troubles.

NEW YORK, May 19th.- The Mobile and
Ohio Railroad was to-day placed In the
hands OF a Receiver. The trouble was caused
by the diversion of trade from Mobile to Sa-
vannah and Charleston.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

800 gents cloth Summer hats, at so
cts. apiece; extra heavy gents satinet
pants from ST. so up to So, at Isaac
Norton Il Co.'s, corner Main and Re-
quena street, opposite the U. S. Hotel
MI
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
The Goth of May
ONE HUNDRED ACRES

Ofthe VERY BEST of corn land for sale to
the highest bidder. The sale to take place ON
the land, which Is located 21a miles Northeast
OF Compton Station. will give a warrantee
deed To the land. / have first water right to
the San Gabriel river, and there Is no question
about getting artesian water at depth or 100
or ITO feet. over 1900 worth of Improvements;
six acres OF alfalfa.
N. B.-If you wish good land and good stock
come 10 the sale. The land Is under good
cultivation, and one-fourth of the crop will
come to the purchaser.
Immediate possession will be given to one
OF the houses on the place. The sale will
commence at half-past one O'Clock on the
26th of May, 1875.
myll I'd W, r. MALCOLM.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

If you want good suit of clothes
for little money, 60 to the Bazaar,
corner Of Main and Requena streets,
and get one of those $12 suits, worth
SIT. m1:1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Insanity OF MRS. Lincoln.

CHICAGO, May l9th.-To-day Mrs. Lincoln,
wife of the late President, was taken into
Court TO be examined as to her sanity. Her
mind is wandering and she will be taken to
some quiet retreat for the insane.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Disturbance on the Border.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May l9th.-MOre MUIR
ders have been committed by the Mexicans.
1t is reported that Cortina's force is estimated
at 3OOO men. The situation becomes daily
more serious. at
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
The End Draws Near,

NEW YORK, May I9th.-Judge Porter COM
msnced his argument to-day in the Beecher-
Tilton case The counsel dwelt strongly on
the evidence of Mrs. Tiltons affection for her
husband and indulged In scathing denuncia-
ton of Tilton, Moulton and others.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21

nS-The principal organs of sense are con-
eentrated to the face. 1t is therefore worthy
of beiug crowned by all Gentlemen, with one
Of the superior hats which can be had at Des-
monds, Main Street. mara.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-21
Funeral of Breckinridge.

LEXINGTON, KY, May l9sh.-The funeral OF
Gen. Brecxinridce o-day was largely attend
ed. There has been no such gathering OF
people since the death of Henry Clay.