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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Nee ded Improvements.

We are doing good work in the way
of improving our streets. We walked
up to the necessity of filling up the
ancient lakes and ponds and grading
our streets up to high water mark and
the modern standard rather late, but
we are awake now and are mending
the condition Of things so rapidly that
in short time the streets of Los An
geles will compare favorably with
those of any other city in the State.
But the people of this vicinity have too
long neglected one essential improve
ment, and we call attention to it now
in order that it may receive that con-
sideration which the comfort of our
rapidly increasing population de-
mands. We refer to the thoroughfares
by which people reach and leave the
city. All roads lead to Rome; which
means that all roads in this valley
lead to Los Angeles, yet it is an unde-
niable fact that none of these roads
are good outside of the corporation.
Indeed, many of the outside streets
are at times almost impossible and
at no time pleasant drives. These are
matters which should receive the
early attention of the Common Coun-
Gil and of the Board of Supervisors.
The inlets to the city should be i'm
proved as well as the streets of the
city. There is now no inviting drive
of any great extent, yet there is
great deal of pleasure and recreative
riding done by the citizens and Wis.,
itors of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
San Diego items.
[From the World, Goth inst. !


A little boy, son of Mr.. H. S.
Dougherty, was severely hurt yester-
day. at the wharf, by climbing on the
cars as they were moving. By some
means he got in between the two cars,
and had the heel Of one of his feet
badly cut. Mr.. Simpson sent him
home, and he is doing we'll. Parents
really should give their children more
attention, and see to it that they are
not allowed at the wharf, where there
is constant danger.
The mail between this point and
Los Angeles is horribly out of joint in
some way. 1t is not in the carrying
capacity, for that is as prompt as the
sun, and never fails. But it is in the
"fix up'' along the line. About every
other day the papers of Los Angeles
fail to arrive. We feel sure the stage
could carry them, If put on it.
From the Union of the 26th.l
A. E. Horton and party returned on
Monday from their excursion to the
falls of the San Diego river. They
have enjoyed most delightful time,
and are enthusiastic in speaking of the
remarkable beauty of the scenery,
which, they say, is surpassed in Cali
fornia only by that of Yosemite.
We are informed that Hon. Mr.. Am
erman, Superintendent of the Railway
Postal Service, is OH his way down the
coast, and may be expected here short
ly. We hope that he will speedily
rectify the detention of oIr mails in
Los Angeles, which has been going
on about long enough. We are in
clined to believe that he will do it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
A Strange Case.


Yesterday Judge Gray was occupied
in trying the case of the People VS..
Louis Runkel, the driver of butch
er's wagon, charged with assaulting
Hing Tip, a Chinese gardener. The
Jury was an unusually intelligent one,
and they listened patiently to the evil
dence, but received no enlightenment.
The first witness was German lady,
who could not speak English, so Sam
Prayer, juror, was sworn as inter-
prefer, and soon found out she
knew nothing of the case. The
next was Spaniard, who
could only tell what he didn't know
in Spanish, and Mr.. Wolfskill, another
Juror, soon ascertained that this gen.
tleman could throw no light on the
subject. The last witness was French
man, who could only pdrlez Frdncdis,
and the jury again furnished an inter-
prefer in Mr.. Gravel, and the French
evidence muddled the case still more.
In despair the Constable rushed out
to find Swede, an Italian and Chi
naman for witnesses, but the jury has
tily wrote out verdict of not guilty
and fed. Prayer, Gravel and Wolf
skill threaten to shoot the first Con-
stable they see who has any summons
for them as jurors on Chinese case.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

THE Bulletin refers to the Republi-
can primary as funereal" affair,
though whose funeral it was is not
indicated. There was time when a
Republican primary was regarded as
preparations for Democratic funeral.
Times. however, are changed, and
things are not now as they used to be.
The great party-great in numbers, at
least-has been shorn of its strength,
and like the grasshoppers of Kansas,
after everything else is devoured, it
has devoured itself. Alas, poor
Yorick. Time and innumerable thefts
have told upon thee, and to-day thou
liest putrid corse which no man dare
approach unless with burning rag at
his nose and the assurance of fat
Federal office as reward.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

INFURIATED, passion-blind, reck-
lessly-inclined females, with blood in
their eye and revolver in their hand,
are becoming too common in San
Francisco for the safety and comfort
of lawyers. The latest legal victim is
the handsome Col. w. HI. L. BARNES,
whom one Mrs. LOOMS sought to take
in with her little pistol. 1t was all
about her daughter GEORGIA, well re-
membered by those familiar with the
theatre purlieus of Bush street. The
Colonel's only fault appears to be that
of having been so generous and kind
hearted as to invest about fifteen hum
dred dollars in food and clothing for
the mother and daughter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

HEAVY failures are reported to have
recently occurred in England and San
Francisco commercial dispatches in
dicate an unusually heavy drain on
the banks and heavy commercial
houses. The fear that the money
market will be so frightened in this
State as to be seriously felt is enter
tanned. The fact that we shall not
export as great an amount of wheat
this year as usual, will add to the de-
preston. Our business men will see
in these indications sufficient reason
for keeping their houses in order.
Forewarned is forearmed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Items from Washington.

WASHINGTON, May 27th.-General
Rufus ingalls, is Assistant Quarter
master. General during the absence OF
General Meiggs, who has been detach-
ed for special service in inspecting and
reporting upon the organization of
foreign armies, especially with refer
ence to the Quartermaster Depart
ment. Gen. Meiggs will be absent a
year.
Secretary Delano arrived this morn
ing. He held a Council with the
Sioux Indians and stated the object in
bringing them to Washington. Spot
ted Tail replied, but did not indicate
what course the delegation would pur-
sue.
The President has issued an order
closing the varions departments of the
Government on Saturday, the 29th, it
being Decoration Day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

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. a16
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
A Crash in a Church.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, May 27th.--
There was a terrible disaster at the
South Holyoke to night. The French
Catholic Church took fire from the
ignition of the altar decorations. The
building was crowded with people at
the vesper service. The audience
numbered about seven hundred. Those
in the body of the church escaped. OF
those In the gallery many were crush
ed to death on the narrow stairs, and
others were crushed by jumping from
the windows to the floor of the church.
Many perished in the flames. There
are sixty dead bodies and almost a
dozen others fatally injured. Several
hundred were more or less injured.
The scene beggared description. In
several instances whole families per-
ished. The priests did their utmost to
save the congregation, working hero
ically. The whole affair was over in
fifteen minutes, and the church en-
tirely destroyed. Also the priests
house in the rear of the church.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

Buy city lots planted with orange
trees. Mr.. Morgan now offers to the
public at No. A, 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
sThomas 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
flee of G.. w. Morgan, No. 4 Temple
Block, Spring street. May 9-1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Death from ApopIexy.

Yesterday morning J. D. Connor, a
we'll known builder, was found in a
dying condition in Hagan's Head
quarters saloon, by the proprietor. 1t
seems the deceased had surreptitiously
retired to the card room, locking him.
self in, about closing time on Thurs
day night, where he remained all
night. In the morning Hagan, the
proprietor, finding the card room
locked, had to climb through the tran
som, where Connor was found as
stated. Deceased was about fOrty-five
years of age, and leaves wife and
several children to mourn his melan-
choly death. Coroner Richardson
summoned w. S. Manning, E. Mich
olson, M. Goldbaum, ID. Hoover, John
b. Knox and VIM. Monks as jurors,
and they returned verdict of death
from apoplexy. He was a member of
the Los Angeles Guards, and will be
buried to-day with military honors.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

silver and gold plating; electrotyping; 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-
and mounted; model making and repairs on
all fancy work and machinery, from pin to
q 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., 1875-05-29

Insurance Agency-Commercial of Califor-
ifornia, Fire and Marine, assets S500000; Cali
fornia Insurance Co., assets S50O,000; Fire As
socation of Philadelphia, incorporated 1920,
assets S6,000000. These companies transact
their business at the lowest paying rates,
assumed, without reference to any insurance
combination or arbitrary triffs. All losses
promptly adjusted and paid.
B. MCCLELLAN, Agent.
Office ofG., N. & p. s. s. Co.,
fe20 81 Main street, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Suicitie.

SALEM, Oregon, May 27th.-Harvey
F.. Newcome, a son of Hon. David
Newcome, of this county, was found
dead in his fathers field yesterday
morning, having committed suicide
by taking strychnine. On removing
his boots the following note was
found:
"May 24th.-I am miserable, and
wish to live no longer. The cause of
committing this deed is known to N.Y.
self alone. Farewell, my friends, fare
well all. Signed, Harvey M. New
come" A bottle which had contained
poison was found in his pocket.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

The auction sales of the Santa Ger
trudes lands fixed for the 10Th, goth
and 21st of the month have been un-
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 18th, 9th
and 2Sth of May. saprl7:td
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

Money to loan at one per cent. in sums of
of $4,000 to s5O,0p0. The undersigned an
nounces with pleasure the expected arrival
of Mr.. John Archbold, of the San Francisco
Savings Union. He comes for the purpose of
lending some OF the surplus funds of the
wealthy corporation which he represents.
Those wiz nave need to borrow will do well
to avail themselves of this opportunity. APP
plications will be received by the agent OF the
Bank. w. III. ]. BROOKS,
my25-tf No. II Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Ears.,uuaxe in Asia Minor,

LONDON, May 9th. - The Leuant
Herald says that a series of terrible
earthquakes occurred in the Begin
ming of May in the province of Bou-
roussa, Asia Minor. Six hundred
houses were destroyed and 100 lives
were lost and 1877 other persons were
seriously injured.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Steamer Launched.

MARYsvILLE, May 27th.-The steam
er which has been building here this
Spring on Steamboat Point, Feather
river, was successfully launched. to-
day. A large crowd gathered to wit
ness the launch. The steamers deck
was crowded with ladies and gentle
men, and there was number on the
shore. The boat was christened d. E.
Knight.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

Justice Trafford yesterday bound
over Patrick Goodwin in $500 for the
action of the Grand Jury, for shooting
at his partner, Frank Toll. The latter
was put under 500 bonds for his ap-
pearance before Judge Trafford this
morning on charge of shooting at
Goodwin. If the best man wins then
Goodwin ought to come out ahead, but
If not, just remember that We 1'oll-ed
the whole story.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Nowhere in the world has the art of

Nowhere in the world h as the art Of
photography reached higher degree
of perfection than in San Francisco,
and among the many elegant photo
graphic establishments of that city,
the Elite Studio of Bradley g. Rnlof-
son stands at the head. We are in
receipt of photographs of two scenes
in the drama of the +" Two Orphans"
in which the Lingard sisters are play
ing the leading parts, at the Califor-
MIA Theatre, which, as specimens of
Photographic art, cannot be surpassed
anywhere. We are indebted to Mr..
Geo. B. Rieman, the gentlemanly
manager of Messrs. Bradley & Rulof-
sons Studio, for these artistic produc-
tions.
The First National Gold Bank will
be in French Renaissance style, two
stories high, brick, with iron front.
The banking room will be 24x4O, di-
rectors' room 16x24, and the vault of
large dimension and of the most sub
stantial Cincinnati make. The VAIN
soothing, f1uted pilasters and cornices
of the bank will be of the most SUBJ
stantial and elegant description. The
second story will comprise ten offices,
with all modern conveniences. The
bank will be finished by September
1st.
We learn from Mr.. w. J. Welch
that in a few days some noted horse
stock will arrive from San Francisco
overland and occupy stables already
prepared for them at the Agricultural
Park. Among the expected wonders
are Roam Charlie, owned by Mr.. Smith
of Logansport, Indiana, a 2:30 horse;
and Buck, dun horse, owned by VIM.
Benham of Salt Lake, and reported to
be a second Don Elipha, having made
2:45 in his earliest history on the track.
The bids for building the new First
National Gold Bank of Los Angeles,
were as follows: VIM. Jorres, SIS, ,1SO
Price & Hove, $16,941; A. M. Shannon,
$4,000; G. r. Fickedt, $17, 300; Buch-
anan, $15,300; Chisholm, $l5,400;
Skinner & Co., $15,874. Mr.. Jorres of
San Diego being the lowest bidder, OBJ
tains the contract.
A gentleman lost pocket-book be-
tween and s. o'clock last Thursday
evening in going from the Marble
Works to the Wine Growers building,
by way of Main and First streets. The
pocket-book contained papers of value
only to the owner. A reward of $50
will be paid the finder, upon delivery
of the same at this office.
The change of the route of the Coast
line stages between Los Angeles and
Santa Barbara goes into effect on
Monday next. The four-horse wagons
which the company intends to put on
between our city and San Diego, will
be ready by the middle of nextmonth.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
VIM. Farrell, at No. 10 Court street,

VIM. Farrell, at No. 19 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., 1875-05-29
Panama Ship Canal.

WASHINGTON, May 27tn.-The gov
ernment surveying party,to locate the
line for a ship canal across the Isthmus
of Panama, have returned early. The
estimate of fifty-six million dollars is
not sufficient. The Nappa and Alrato
route is shortest, but requires five and
q half miles of tunneling.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Special Notices.
narrowing money.

borrowing money upon the installment
plan ls.attended with these advantages: The
loan can be repaid in small monthly amounts
which include the interest and part of the
principal. so that by the expiration OF the
term il 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 II II is borrowed upon good
paying property then 1t often happens that
the ren us will meet the monthly installments
and IN time pay off the debt.
For further and other particulars inquire OF
w. II. J. BROOKS,
Agent for Savings and Loan Society,
may l8-tf No. IL Spring Street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

Moore's Restaurant, on Commercial street,
Is the proper place to go for a good meal, with
a 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
so many of the luXuries may be had for % CTS.
Don't forget the place-Moore's Restaurant
been neatly fitted up for the accommodation
of ladies' i5-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
BOyntOn Makes Another Trial.

BoULoGNE, May 9th Paul Boyn-
ton entered the water here at 2:l5 this
afternoon, and Immediately started
for Cape GrisneZ. An immense crowd
of people witnessed his departure. He
labors under the disadvantage of ad-
verse winds.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Masonic Notice.

TTNHERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE
i Committee of Arrangements, f. & A. NJ,
at the Office OF s. G. Hubbel, ESQ.,, on MON
DAY, the 3lst inst, at O'Clock sharp. All the
Committees that have been appointed prepar-
atory TO the celebration of st. Johns Day are
expected to be present.
BY order of the Chairman of Committee.
Los Angeles, May rs, 1875. my29 2t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

Hon. THOMAS BECK of Santa Cruz
county is a candidate for Secretary of
State at the hands of the Democracy.
Senator BECK is a popular man at
home and abroad and possesses the
qualifications required in the office to
which he aspires.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

125 gents cheviot suits, in frocks
and sacks, at S14, worth $40; 50O.pairs
heavy cashmere pants at 81 per pair,
worth Sc, at the Bazaar, corner Main
and Requena streets, opposite the U.
s. Hotel. ml:lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
9os Aagcles Aeyald
20, 1875.

THE careful manner in which the
San Francisco papers touch the half
dozen different schemes for supplying
that city with water shows that none
of the projectors have got down to
hucinaas
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

Ladies' two button kid gloves at 81
per pair; one-button bid at S7a cts. per
pair. Extra heavy brown and bleach
ed sheeting at 123 cts. per yard; good
brown and bleached sheeting 10 yards
for 81, at the Bazaar, corner of Main
and Requena streets. ml:lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
25 pieces summer popllns, reduced

25 pieces summer popllns, reduced
to 25 cts per yard; so pieces grass
cloth, reduced to 10 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.
u. S. Hotel. ml:1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
The 26th Of May
ONE II U N . r ed ACRES

Ofthe VERY BEST of corn land for sale to
the highest bidder The sale to take place on
the land, which is located ~ miles Northeast
of Compton Station. Will give warrantee
deed to the land. have first water right to
the san Gabriel river, aud there Is no question
about getting artesian water at depth of 100
or ITO feet. over $4,000 worth of improvements;
six acres OF alfalfa.
n. B.-If youwsh good land and good stock
come TO the sale. The land is under good
cultivation, and 0ne-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 halt-past one O'Clock on the
25th OF May, 1875.
myll I'd W. T. MALCOLM
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
NOTICE. .

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN Board of Education of the city of Los
Angeles will meet NEXT tn RSDAY, JUNE
Sd, 1875, as Board of Equalization, TO equal
ize the assessment roll of the Los Angeles
City School District NJ. KREMER,
my29 I'd Pres't Board of Education.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Clock repairing q speciality. M,

Clock repairing speciality. Mr.. A.
w. Pratt, practical clock maker from
the Ansonia Clock Manufacturing Co.,
and late adjuster for the National
Clock Co. of San Francisco, has taken
the new show window at 80 Spring ST.,
where he will repair clocks in first
class manner. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. m12tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

500 gents cloth Summer hats, at so
cts. apiece; extra heavy gents satinet
pants from 81 so up to So, at Isaac
Norton d Co.'s, corner Main and Re-
quena street, opposite the .. S. Hotel
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
NEW TO-DAY.
ATTENTION, LOS ANGELES GUARDS

A SSEMBLE AT YOUR ARMORY To-
N DAY saturday, May 10Th, at o'clock
sharp. in full uniform, to attend the funeral
of your late brother, j. ID. Connor.
BY request of the Committee.
II u. w. FITZPATRiCK, COmmand'g.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

5-The principal organs of sense are con-
centrated 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-
mond's, Main Street. mar4.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

If you want good suit of clothes
for little money, go to the Bazaar,
corner of Main and Requena streets,
and get one of those $12 suits, worth
SIT. m1:1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Evarts Begins His piece.

NEW YORK, May 27th.-Evarts be-
gan his argument for the defense in
the Beecher- case this morning,
continuing during the day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
BON TON sALooN

No. ~ Main street, Signoret's New Building.
fHNHE BEST OF WINES, LIQUORS AND
Il Cigars constantly on hand Billiard Ta-
bic IN connection with the saloon.
my2l If VAN d CHAS. MEYERS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
An EcclesiasticaI Visit.

WASHINGTON, May 27th.-The Pa
pal delegation yesterday visited the
President and Cabinet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
SIM Or DIS
FANCY CAKE B AkERY
AND ICE CREAM PALACE.

IL STYLES OF FANCY CAKES,
~ Confections and Wedding Cakes made
TO order. Strawberries and Cream, Iced Soda
Water fine French and domestic Candles of
our own make, q fine new stock of Cigars Tea,
Chocolate Coffee, etc. myl3 tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
Wilmington Items.
From the Enterprise. !

The next term of Wilson College
will begin on the second Wednesday
in August.
A vessel is now anchored out at San
Pedro, freighted with 1,500 tons of
railroad iron, ten fiat cars and a pile
driver.
The longest train we have yet seen
left Wilmington this morning for Los
Angeles -27 cars, IL of which were
loaded with lumber.
Mr.. Kinds has nice little patch of
alfalfa on the edge of town and he tells
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29

A National gold note bank is to be
established at Tomales with 100000
capital. Nearly all the stock has
been subscribed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-05-29
B O r. N .

McCREA.-In this city, May 2Sth, to the wife
of j. McCrea, daughter