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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD.1
EASTERN NEWS.
Excitement I'm New York.

New YORK, Aug, 27.-The offices of
Laidlaw & Co., agents of the Bank of
California here, have been crowded all
day with parties holding checks OH the
Bank, but agents refused to cash
checks 1t was stated that bills of ex-
chanfle would probably lot exceed
100000. Up to the present there has
not been very much excitement on
stock exchange or other boards over
the California failures. One leading
banker said to-day that deposits of
Bank of California were probably
eight to ten millions of dollars. They
usually hold two million in coin. The
Central Pacific r. r.. has an account
with the Bonk. A convention of the
managers of all the branch commits
sion agencies in the U. S. has been in
session for the past three days at st.
Nicholas hotel for the purpose of ffacil-
itating the means of information, and
considering the situation generally.
Mr.. Sprague, member of the CONNER
cial agency in Worth street, says This
opinion is, there was a degree of sus-
picion attac hing to all houses which
have made extended credit, or placed
their resources beyond their control
instead of outstanding them. And
that it would apply to the West per-
haps to a greater extent than else
The opinion of the Convention was,
that there was much better feeling,
and more prosperous times were in the
near future in this city. There is
much improved feeling in business
circles, and no heavy failures are fear
ed amongst the merchants here, but
small dealers are closing every day.
Failures are expected in the West. The
lumber dealers were mentioned par
ticularly as being overloaded, and an
other stringency is on hand. Iron
failures in these directions will not be
surprising.
Collision and Loss Of Life.
DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 27th:-Cana-
dian Steamer Manitoba collided with
ship Comet last evening at Whitefish
Point and sank her instantly. Ten
lives were lost and ten saved, includ-
ing the Captain and Mate. No one
was injured on the Manitoba.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
Forgets His Pledge.

Mr.. G. l.. RUSSELL was a candidate
before the Democratic county Conven-
ton for Assemblyman. He made the
pledge required of all the candidates
and was defeated. He is now travel
ing over the county working against
Mr.. Rowan and Mr.. RYAN. Besides
violating his pledge it will be seen by
the following letter published in the
Anaheim Gazette that he does not con-
fine himselfto truthful statement:
EDS. GAzETTE:-The statement made by
G. l.. Russell, at the Independent meeting
last night, that the returns OF Los Nietos pre-
cinct were changed after being placed in the
hands OF Mr.. A. W. Ryan, in favor OF myself,
and against Lambourn, assert to be utter
ly false in every particular, and hold myself
ready to prove that 1t is so. AS to Russell's
charge of Ryan using his influence to defeat
him in the Convention, and voted for Rus
sell. From the personal friendship existing
between Mr.. Ryan and myself, he would
have been as likely to use his influence with
me as with anyone else, yet he did not do so
to the detriment of Mr.. Russell, or in any
the case with the entire delegation from
Downey. l would further state that Mr..
Lambourn, two years ago, expressed him.
self satisfied that the result Of the primary
election, as declared by the County Commit
tee, was just and in accordance with the re-
turns, j. w. VENABLE.
Anaheim, August &c, 1875.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
EASTERN NEWS,
How 1t was Received In New York


NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-The news of
the suspension of the Bank of Califor-
mia, this morning, produced consider
able excitement among the depositors
and creditors generally, of that institu-
tion in this city. The offices of Laid
law & Co., Agents of the Bank in this
city, have, since the opening of the
doors at an early hour, been thronged
with anxious inquirers. In obedience
to instructions received by telegraph,
no checks were cashed.
Goals to Newcastle.
WASHINGTON, August 27.-Heavy
transfers of gold to California are be-
ing made by the Treasury Department
to-day, in support of the Banks of that
State, upon official notifications which
are being received at that Department
that Agents of the banks have deposit
ed gold with the Assistant Treasurer
at New York. Telegraphic instruc-
tiOns are sent to the Assistant Treas
urer at San Francisco, placing credits
to the respective banks making such
deposits in New York. Thus far ST.
900, 900 have been transferred.
New YORK, Aug. 27.-Dispatches
from Europe state that M. Wade,
British Minister at Pekin, has asked
the Government to reinforce the Brit
ish troops in China. In his intercourse
with officials at Pekin he has been
treated with studied insolence. De-
mands which he has made for the
compensation for the murder of Mar
gerry has been treated with contempt.
The News In London.
New YORK, Aug. 27.-A dispatch
from London says the market shows a
fair degree of firmness, and in most
cases is quotably higher. Financial
and commercial circles were thrown
into state Of tho greatest excite
meut at the opening by report of the
suspension of the Bank of California,
and for time the greatest confusion
existed in the Gold and Stock Ex-
changes, the prices rising plump to
ll44, while stocks declined one to two
per cent. on free pressure of sale. At
the opening of the stock exchange
there was rush to sell and for time
the noise and din was equal to first
class panic. An idea of the din and
racket may be formed when it is stat
ed that up to the closing of the Board
the amount of shares transacted reach
ed over seventy-four thousand. The
anxiety to sell at first was marked,
and prices dropped quickly and severe
| ly after this sudden decline. However,
many of the strong buyers stepped in
to the market, and before the Board
closed there was a sudden rally. Lake
Shore moving upt to 503. Northwestern
Common to 414; st. Paul Common to
373: the preferred to So; Pacific Mail to
3S4; Western Union to 82a.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
Special Notices.

Messrs. Wiswell & Finney having bought
the livery stock of T. J. Askin will continue
the business of the. old stand of the Union
Stables on Main street, and respectfully So
licit share of the public patronage In con-
nection with their livery they will run q
handsome hack in charge of an efficient and
accommodating driver. Orders lett at the Of
fee of the stable will be promptly attended TO-
au2l lw
The Express Cigar Depot, adjoining Wells,
Far d Co., has on hand the best brands of
imported and domestic cigars, smoking and
chewing tobacco, etc Also snok ers articles.
The patronage OF the public is respectfully
solicited. GEo. PRlDHAM.
au20 If
Prof. l.. Gerichten, late teacher of
the Olympic club, San Francisco, will
instruct class in boxing, fencing and
gymnastics every day from $3.50 to
p. NJ, at Turn-Verein. hall. Terms
reasonable. augl7-tf
Barnett Bros, are now tie proprie-
tors of two first. class cigar stores, No.
81 Main street, and No. II Spring
street. 1t is their determination to
keep up their present trade by SELL
ing only first-class stock, and selling
ut reasonable figures. The celebrated
Key West cigars, rs well as other
noted brands, will be found in Barnett
Bros. stock at all times. Chewers and
smokers can satisfy the most fastidi-
Gus taste by calling at No. 81 Main
street or No. II Spring street, and set
tie all doubts in this matter.
Aug. 1871 m. =
Very rich and elegant Parlor Sets
have just been received from New
York by Johannsen & Grosser, at
their warerooms inDucommun's build
ing, cor Main and Commercial Strts.
Mrs. Hardy begs leave to inform the
ladies Of Los Angeles and vicinity
that she has removed to Mrs. Ponet's
store, Commercial street, where she
has whole troop Of first class dress
makers employed. Dressmaking, cut
ting and fitting done on short notice
at the most reasonable rates. aug7w2
One dozen wagons, assorted sizes
and kinds, for sale at reduced prices at
Stoddard's hardware store, rs Main
street. augl7:tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28

OUR evening contemporary affects to
be in the best of humor. There is no
affectation about the HERALD's pla-
cidity of temper. We are really and
earnestly jolly. The candidates We
support are by long odds the best be-
fore the people, and their election is as
certain as that the sun will rise and
set on election day. If their prospects
were not so good we should still be
jolly, for the existance ofthe HERALD
does not depend on the success of can
didates whose cause it espouses. Ii is
not boasting of an early enlargement
and running dead ads to keep its COL
umns full. 1t is not kept afioat with
enforced contributions from candi-
dates for office. 1t has a well established
and paying business, and has no ghost
in the closet in the shape of an elec-
ton contingency. The HERALDis un-
affectedly jolly, while its evening CO.
temporary is trying to whistle as it
approaches the political graveyard in
which are soon to be buried both itself
and its mengrel candidates.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
L A T f n .
He is Dead-Details of His Death,
Which Indicate Suicide.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 27th-9 P.
NV. c. Ralston, President of the
Bank of California, went to North
Beach to bathe, and is supposed to
have been taken with a fainting fit.
He was taken from the water in an
insenslble condition, and, to all ap-
pearances, dead. Efforts are being
made to resuscitate him, with hope
of success.
The accident occurred near the old
hulk in the cove near the smelling
works. He had undressed himself and
left his clothes on the beach, contrary
to his usual custom, which was to go
to the bathing house to disrobe. He
had swan out in the current once and
was about venturing out again, when
he was cautioned against it but paid
no attention to the advice given. Soon
after he reached the deep water and
strong current he was observed to sink.
A boat Immediately put out and got
his body while it was still on the sur
face and brought it ashore, where it
was rolled on barrel, rubbed with
fiannels, and every means taken to
resuscitate him. The muscles twitched
convulsively as if in fit, and his
breathing was heavy.
The news was Immediately brought
to town, and Capt. Lees, Mayor Otis
and other friends were soon on hand
and every effort made to restore him.
When taken ashore he was not re-
moved from the beach, but the labors
to resuscitate him were carried on
Immediately at the scene of the ca
lamity.
LATEsT.-All efforts to restore ami
nation proved fruitless, and shortly
before five o'clock life was extinct.
From the convulsive jerkings of the
limbs and frothing from the mouth
and other symptoms usual in case of
poison, it is thought by many that he
had first taken poison with the deter
mination of ending his life and then
swan out into the bay to render the
attempt effectual beyond doubt.
Excitement over the Death Of RaIston
The Builetin'' and ssCailo De.
nOunced-The Military Out TO Pre-.
serve Order.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 27th-1O
P. M.-The excitement over Ralston's
death is intense. The streets are
crowded with people discussing his
tragic end. Now that he is dead, peo-
pie remember his good qualities and
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
THE Express INDUCES in fling at

THE Express INDUCES in fling at
what it calls 1.-THE pennyswipe sheets"
and their editors. If we understand
the meaning of the term our cotempo-
ry is talking about itself and its edit
ors and we fully concur in its remarks
for more sycophantic, toadying sheet
is not published ON the Pacific coast.
Still we do not pretend to say its "ed-
itors, accumulated and amalgamated
In a million years, would not together
furnish the constituents for one gentle
man" for we are firm believer in the
theory that sometimes something may
be adduced from nothing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
EASTERN NEWS.
Attempt at Train Robbery.

BITTER CREEK, w. T., Aug. 27th.-
At midnight three men on top of the
eastward bound express car, one of
whom effected an entrance through
the window, took the keys out of the
Messengers pocket and unlocked the
safe and had COTTON the treasure, when
the Messenger awoke and was fired at
by one Of the robbers on top of the car.
The Messenger pulled the bell cord,
the train stopped and the robbers made
their escape. 1t is supposed they got
on the trim at Table Rock or Bitter
creek. 1t is not known what amount
of money they got.
Violent Storm.
CHEYENNE, Aug. 27th.-One of the
most violent hail and rain storms ev-
er known in this country extended
along the track from this city to North
Platte. All of the glass OF the WIN
dows on the north side of the eastern
bound passenger train was broken out.
Telegraph Lines.
NEW YORK, August 9th. 1t is
stated that the result of the meeting
of the Consolidation Committees of
the Western Union and Atlantic and
Pacific Telegraph Companies is an
agreement to recommend to the Di-
rectors of those companies the perpet-
ual lease of the Atlantic and Pacific
on a basis of two and a half million
dollers at seven per cent.
Gold Transfer.
WASHINGTON, August 9th. - The
Treasury Department has made large
transfers of gold to-day from New
York to San Francisco by telegraph.
More Failures.
New YORK, August 27th.-The sus-
pended firm of Archibald, Baxter &
Co. to-day filed schedule of their as
sets and liabilities. Their assets are
$l75,OOO and liabilities S250,OOO.
The failure of Juan G. Demier, Will
liam street, a we'll known de aler in
hides, coffee and other South Ameri-
can products, was announced to-day.
Mr.. Demier has made an assignment
to VIM. L. Lientz, Maiden Lane. Mr..
d. has recently been in a heavy trade
with New Granada. Large debts are
due the firm in New Granada, esti-
mated at from two to three hundred
thousand dollars, including a residence
valued at $4,000, and considerable
real estate in this city and county.
A. Corning & Co., one of the largest
manufacturing firms in the United
States, have made an assignment to
w. B. Lathrop, of Rena Falls.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
FOR EICN.
Report Con 6rned.

LONDON, Aug. 2sth.-The Manches-
ter Guardian and the Birmingham
Post have corroborating reports from
the Bombay Gazette, purporting to be
derived from the Foreign Office, that
the British Minister at Pekin has tele-
graphed his government for reinforce
ments of troops.
Spain.
MADRID, Aug. 2Sth.-The truce at
DeUrgel having expired, the besieged
have capitulated unconditionally.
Gen. Dorregarry and the Bishop of
DeUrgel have been captured by the
Alfonsists.
Crewn Jewels i'm Danger.
LONDON, Aug. 2Sth.-An affair has
occurred at Windsor Castle, which has
created quite sensation. A box was
found in water course near the Cas-
tie containing one hundred and twen-
ty-five false keys to the Royal Jewel
rooms. It has been satisfactorily
proved that the box and contents were
part of aplan to steal the Royal jew
els. The keys were found to fit the
locks exactly. 1t has not transpired
by what means the plan was baffled,
or how the box came to be found in
proximity to the Castle. The case is
under investigation.
Military,
LONDON, Aug. 27.-The Govern
ment has issued an order suspending
furloughs for certain regiments which
it is thought likely to be shortly order
ed out.
Admiral WOrden.
SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 27th.-Admi-
raj Worden and other officers of the
American Squadron gave a farewell
ball tonight on board the Admirars s
flagship. The Mayor and Corporation
of Southampton, and a number other
distinguished guests were present.
Pilgrims.
PARIS, Aug. 27.-The pilgrimage
from Germany is creating consider
able discussion in France. LIE Mont
teur says that France is open to all
foreigners; but that the Government
Is entitled and bound to oppose all as
semblages or displays of banners, &c.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
,.......AUGUST %, 1876
NEWS OF THE MORNING.

William G. Ralston, President of the Bank
of California, went In bathing yesterday after
noon on North Beach, and when out in deep
water was seized with what appeared to be a
IT. A boat hastened out and brought him
ashore. Every effort was made to resuscitate
him, but without effect. 1t is supposed that
he took poison and swan out to deep water
to make suicide certain.
Yesterday was black day in San Francisco,
but our latest dispatches say that the banks
will survive the run and that the excitement
In abatng.
The panic in San Francisco does not and
will not affect the banks Of Los Angeles.
They are all on a sound basis and have an
abundance of funds to meet any demand
made upon them.
The excitement in San Francisco over the
death OF Ralston was intense at 10 O'Clock
last night. The streets were thronged with
people; the Bulletin and Gull were denounced
by all, and the military was held in readiness
to preserve order.
1t was feared in San Francisco last night
that the death of Ralston would start anew
the panic and that to-day many of the banks
will be compelled to close.
An iquest will be held on the body of Mr.
Raiston to-day to determine whether he died
OF poison or accidental drowning.
The British Minister to China has been in
suited In Pekin and has telegraphed home
for troops for protection.
A daring attempt at train robbery was made
on Thursday night on the EasterR-bound ex-
press car near Bitter Creek, Wyoming.
violent hail-storm took place yesterday
near Cheyenne.
An attempt to steal the English crown jew
els has been frustrated.
Admiral Worden gave a farewell ball at
Southampton, England, last night on board
his Flagship.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28

THE Express of last evening con-
taines long letter from Senator JOHN
P. JONES to his employees in this
county instructing them to vote for
HOUGHToN. The Senator is presum-
ing too much on the kind considera-
tion shown him by the people of Los
Angeles. He probably acquired the
habit of issued orders to men in his
employ how they should vote while
superintendent of mines in Nevada
and there his orders might be obeyed,
but here they will be received as in
suits both by his former friends and
his hired men. We hardly think
BoUToN and BRIEFLY counseled the
obtaining of this order from the Sem
ator. They are better managers than
that. This attempt to compel men to
vote for HoUGHToN will most likely
produce the opposite effect.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28

What has become of the "dignity
and respectability'' which the
new management of the Erpress
boasted would characterize its columns
Why, the concern has become a very
fish woman for billingsgate and can
outscold termagant. Dignity and
respectabi!ity fit the editorial depart
ment of the Express about like pur-
ser's shirt would bean pole-a great
deal too much.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
Reported Suicide of RaIston.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 27th-5:20
P. M.-Ralston has drowned himself.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 27th-5:30
P. M.-The rumor about Ralston hav-
ing suicided is now contradicted.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 27th-5:40
P. M.-Ralston it is now reported
jumped off Selby's wharf into the bay.
He was pulled out of the surf and
rolled, but to no purpose.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28

THE Express says the same men
dictate the Democratic nominations
for office year after year. That is true
and these same men are the Democrats
Of Los Angeles county in convention
assembled. But the Independent
nominees were dictated by two Re-
publicans-General BoUToN and State
Gauger BRIEFLY.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
MORNING DISPATCHES
4 A. M.
Daring Attempt at Train Robbery.
Violent Hail Storm in Wyoming.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD
PACIFIC COAST.
PACIFIC COAST.
The Banks.


SAN Francisco, August 27th.-The
run upon the banks was practically
over before twelve o'clock. The Mer-
chants Exchange Bank did not open,
posting the reason on the door. The
Trust Company did not open, of course,
having closed till Monday. The Lon
don and San Francisco Bank and the
Anglo California Bank both received
to-day telegraphic drafts on the Sub
Treasury in these sums: Five hum
dred thousand dollars to the former
bank and one hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars to the latter, which formed
q strong reserve, and the intelligence
OF the transfer served to lift the
public confidence very materially.
This feeling was strengthened by the
fact that no commercial failures were
reported, and SO far as known no seri-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28

The editor of the Independent ad-
mits that his paper is a one donkey
power concern, but thinks it good
enough for the party it advocates.
We concur.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28

The HERALD is the best advertised paper
in the county. II it's fair question, Bas-
sett, how much do you give stephen NJ.
White for his effective notices of your paper?
-Andheim Gazette.
We got him cheap. Simply an
nounced the fact that he was a carpet
bagger of seven months residence in
the county.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28

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and metal turning; glass and metal drilling
Locks, keys, seals and key-checks, stencil ana
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
and mounted; model making and repairs on
all fancy work and machinery, from a 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. desc If
Moore's Restaurant, on Commercial street,
is the proper place to go for 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 pacemMoore's Restaurant,
been neatly fitted up for the accommodation
ladies. i5-ti
Mr.. Ed. Dupuy has established stable anu
feed yard at Old Santa Monica for The accom-
mediation of the visiting public to that popu-
lar resort An ample stable and corral have
already been constructed and teams will be
we'll cared for at moderate prices Mr.. Dupuy
also has a livery connected with his eslab-
lishment, and will keep some fine rigs to let.
je3tt
Johannsen u Grosser do the best and neat
est uphostering and cabinet work in South
ern California. If you have anything to be
done in their line, give them call. They arc
reasonable in their charges, and keep all kinds
of Furniture and Bedding in their ware-rooms,
Ducommun's building, Main street, corner
Commercial. je1b If
BS-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.
Prof. Chas. N. Steen gives private
seances at No. 6, Lafayette Hotel,
every day between 9 and IL A. NJ. and
toSP. NJ. He will tell the past and
future.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
Latest kilograms.

BY ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC lime.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
Postponement of Sale.

THE SALE OF LOTS announced to
take place at Cotton, San Bernardino
county, on Wednesday, August 25th, is post
poned until further notice.
aul9 II. II. B. UNDERHILL, Agent
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-08-28
Sewing Machines.

The Lght-running Domestic, the favorte OF
the East, needs only to be seen to be appreci-
ated. 1t runs SO light that it is running lis
Grosser, furniture dealers are the agents here.
Ducommun's Building, upstairs, corner Main
and Commercial streets. jyl0-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1875-10-19
DIR. w. A. SPINKS,
ELECTRO-MAG AND HYGIENE
DvI

7 DO NOT PROFESS To BE ENDOWED
i with supernatural healing powers, or to
perform any unfathomable mysteries; but
with the laws of Nature, common sense and
experience as my guide, seek the most eff
eacious remedies adapted to the tcmpera-
ment and condition OF the patient.
! make a speciality 0 all diseases peculiar
TO females and children; old chronic cases
which have defed the rover Of drugs; nasal
catarrh. bronchites, colds and oil diseases Of
the lungs; private diseases Of all kinds and
in every stage; rheumatism; neuralgia, dys-
pepsia, etc. | also propose to relieve all per-
sons of the effects Of bad whisky. and all
without the use of poisonous drugs. Baths
of all kinds. Charges reasonable.
sp26tf W. A. SPINkS.