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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
San Bernardino Items.

From the Times OF the 1ith inst.
The thermometer marked 100 degrees in
the sun at noon to-day How Is that with
~ degrees beowIzero in the East.
We could stand another rain very conven-
iently. The hot days have dried the ground
TO some depth.
Carpenters ale busy putting in beams and
stays under the bell tower of the Court House
to give ii tstrength to bear the massive3 bell
which will be hoisted next week.
Slim Jim, the notorious monte sharp of the
Central Pacific Railroad, isione of our visitors
at present. He is here apparently on busi-
ness connected with his profession.
We have to record another fatal accident
from the falling of a tree. 1t appears from
the best information we can get that James
Sellers, a native of st. Louis, forty-four years
of age; has been engaged for the past three
day at Acker & Gilman's camp telling timber.
While engaged at work about nine O'Clock
yesterday morning a tree, which he was cut
ting down On a side hill, !, fell in a direction he
had not anticipated and caught him in its
limbs carrying him down the hill and LITERAL
ly tearing hun TO pieces, killing him instant
ly. The remains of the unfortunate man
were brought 10 town this morning and in
tered in the city grave yard. He is "a COM
parative stranger here, having no friends or
relatives, and left no papers or Information
by which his friends can be found.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
CONDENSED TELEGRAMS.

The managers of the direct L. s. ca
ble offer one thousand pounds sterling
for the discovery of the vessel that
broke the cable.
The activity of Secretary Bristow
in prosecuting the whiskey ring has
made him so unpopular in high circles
that ii is expected that he will soon
be compelled to resign.
1t is now charged that Babcock has
suppressed affidavits which had he
lald before the President would have
exposed the st. Louis whiskey frauds
long ago.
A special from London says that u
vessel named the Terrier, which ar
rived off Selly yesterday from New
foundland, reports having passed the
French steamer EAmerique, from
New York for Havre, before reported
with shaft broken, on the lst of Dec,
in latitude so, longitude IS.
At eight o'clock yesterday morning
in New York the thermometer stood
at 200 below zero.
Gerdeman tie ex-priest, lectured in
New York last evening on the Con-
fesSional.
1t is now reported that Tweed,
Grant and Connolly are in the vicini-
ty of New York city and that Tweed
is seeking compromise by refunding
$S00,000 to the city.
On Tuesday night while returning
to the city from the Cliff House ae-
companied by two ladies Mr.. Aiken
was met by foot pads and robbed of
$3S.
On Tuesday night in San Francisco,
Timothy Harrington fell dead on the
street.
J. w. Tyler and John Wade, Attor-
neys, had fight in Judge Sawyer's
Court, San Francisco, on Tuesday
for which the Judge fined Tyler $l5
and Wade $13.
The steamer Los Angeles was re-
ported at Victoria and is now on her
way to San Francisco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
Avoid Debt.

Remembering that economy is the
road to wealth many men have ac-
quired fortunes, and it is to be regret
ted that that the adage is not more
firmly fixed in the minds of those on
whom devolve the management of
towns, cities and counties. The pas
sion for creating Indebtedness has be-
come almost chronic with cities and
counties in this State. Efforts at in
ternal improvement have involved not
few in liabilities to pay off which un-
born generations must be heavily
taxed. But for assistance from the
State the county of Calaveras must
have gone into insolvency and become
the property of her bondholders. The
Indebtedness of San Joaquin county is
so heavy that taxation prevents the
influx of capital. Sacramento county
is so heavily involved that her people
regard partial reputation or insolven-
cy as their only recourse. These liza
bilities have been incurred in attempts
at improvemnt. They are the results
of mistaken policy, and now that we
have examples fully in sufficient num-
ber before us let us hope that Los Ange-
les county which is now comparatively
free of bonded debt, will take economy
and avoid the rock which has so shat
tered the prospects of other counties.
Lhe thrifty individual mends his old
coat until he has money to buy new
one. five are wise we will use our
present county buildings until we are
in condition to build new ones with
out issuing bonds in payment there
for. We regard the policy of the Er-
press in urging the building of a new
Court House as dangerous to our fu-
ture prosperity. State and county
tax on property outside of the city is
now Sl.9S on the hundred dollars. In
the city it is 81 SO, and the city tax is
$1.03, making total of $3.50 on the
hundred dollars. This is quite enough
for city that expects to attract out
side capital. We want men of money
to locate among us; We want them to
come here and build houses. erect
machinery and establish factories,
and We cannot more effectually defeat
IL
tion above the present figures. Mon
ey avoids cities and counties where it
is heavily taxed. Our Court House
will serve until We have money to
build better, and our Jail accommo-
dations are fully up to the social sta
tus of the persons who take lodgings
within the structure. A mortgage
adds nothing to the beauty or utility
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
Peel, Barrows and the Changers.

1t is a great pity that these gentle
men have not given to the world their
views at an earlier date. President
GRANT would surely have embodied
their notions in his message, and per-
haps have called one or two. of them
to the cabinet. He may yet see the
prcpriety of requesting their presence
at the seat of government to aid the
Treasury department in solving the
mystery that hangs over the monitary
affairs of the nation. The men at the
head of the Kentucky Grange have a
clearer idea of the situation than Col.
PEEL would give them credit for. The
S351 200, 900 National Bank notes in
circulation some of the people are now
paying interest on or they would new
er have found their way into circula-
ton or left the vaults of the respective
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD. I
PACIFIC COAST.
Legislative Proceedings.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. l4.-In the AS
sembly, McConnelps bill, providing
for an additional justice and constable
for Los Angeles, passed.
Mcconnell introduced q bill to regu-
late the practice of medicine. Referred
to q special committee.
Mcconnell introduced bill to abol-
ish the State Board of Equalization
and transfer to the business to the Con-
trollers Office. Referred the Judici-
ary Committee.
Mcconnell gave notice Of a bill to
amend the sections of the Penal Code
50 as to give the State the right to
change the venue when juries cannot
be obtained in criminal cases.
Lambourn introduced II resolution
to appoint a committee to investigate
and report the feasibility of printing
all books for the use of schools with
i'm the State. Referred to the Com
mittee on Education.
The Los Angeles members are un-
favorable to dividing the payment of
taxes.
The southern members on commit
tee are as follows: Senate-Graves,
on Judiciary, Elections. Bushi on r.
rigation. Agriculture, Hospitals,
Mines and Mining. Assembly
Hayne, on Claims. Mcconnell, on
Judiciary, and Irrigation.
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 15.-Bush's bill
to amend the Code in regard to the
time of killing game in San Bernardo
no and Los Angeles counties, after con-
siderable discussion, was referred to
the Committee on Agriculture. The
time prohibited is from April lst to
August lst
Graves gave notice of a bill to amend
the law to prevent trespassing in Fres-
no, Tulare, Kern, Ventura, Santa Bar
bara, San Luis, Obispo and Monterey
counties.
In the Assembly Lambourn was
placed on the Committee for the I'M
provement of the Grape; Hayne, on
Indian a fairs! and Mcconnell on Irri-
CATION.
No session of the Senate was held
to-day.
The Assembly adjourned at eleven
O'Clock. The Chamber is now being
prepared for the inaugural ball to-
night. 1t will be a grand affair."
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16

In recommending the taxation OF
Church property the President no
doubt fancied he was aiminga heavy
blow at the Roman Catholic Church
as that denomination owns large
amount of wealth in churches and
cathedrals, but it so happens that the
Chief Executive goes out of his way to
make this suggestion. The right to
regulate taxation belongs rather to
States than to the nation. We be-
lleve all property should bear its equal
share of taxation no matter whether
it is called church or farm. CAL
ifornia makes this requirement and
the day is not distant when a similar
law will be found in the statutes of
every State in the Union.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
Log Cabin.

The Methodist Sunday school of Re-
no has decided to have what is called
a clog cabinp instead of the usual
Christmas. Tree this year. The idea
is this: frame work is to be covered
with cloth, painted to represent a log
cabin. The front of the cabin will be
open so that the interior will be visi-
BILE. An old-fashioned fireplace paint.
ed in the back ground, will add to the
effect. All the presents will be placed
in the cabin. OF course Santa Clause
will be there to to take charge of the
whole affair. There will be singing,
recitations, ETC., in sufficient quantity
to make the whole entertainment one
of enjoyment.-RenO Journal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16


SENATOR ROACH of San Francisco
is gallant young bachelor who loses
no opportunity to prove himself the
friend and champion of the ladies'.
His last effort in this direction is the
introduction of bill making wife,
beating punishable with the lash. If
this bill becomes law the brutal hus-
band who whips his wife shall him
self be whipped by the Sheriff. The
man who lays his hand on a woman
save in the way of kindness is first
class scrub, and Ne hope the Senator's
bill will not only pass, but that it
will be rigidly enforced on the back of
every man convicted iof beating his
wife.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16

IN our Legislative proceedings it is
stated that 1.-The Los Angeles members
are unfavorable to dividing the pay
ment of taxes" We cannot of course
know upon what authority the report
er makes this statement. The opinion
of Senator BUSH on the subject we
never heard, but before leaving home
for the capitol, General MCCONNELL
expressed himself in favor of the meas
ure and it was understood he would in.
troduce a bill providing for the divi-
sion. Wo were also informed that
Mr.. LAMBoURN concurred with the
General on this issue.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
FIRE IN SAN BERNARDIN0.
The. Most Valuable Building in the
town DostrOyed-Heayy Loss 10 So
eieties.

SAN BERNARDINo, Dec. 15.-A fire
broke out in the large Grange store of
OConner & Company ut about 4 o.
clock this A. NJ, consuming every
thing excepting Il few articles taken
from the store.
The second story was occupied by
six different secret orders.
Their losses are as follows: Bnai
Birth lodge, $500, not insured; Odd
Fellows, $500, insured for $4,000;
knights of Pythias, total loss, no in
surance; Good Templars, total loss, no
insurance; Grangers' lodge, total loss;
Morse Encampment, No. 81, had just
received its gala, alone valued at
81 zoe, and is II total loss, no insurance.
Tie proprietors of the Grange Store
had just laid in ii heavy winter stock.
Their loss is nearly twenty thousand
dollars; insured for five thousand.
The fire was so great that the walls
of the building melted down. Great
quantities of goods, together with all
the lodge regalias, might have been
saved only from report having been
circulated that there was a large guam
tity of powder in the store, which re-
port was not correct, and caused Il great
loss of lodge fixtures, together with
all the records.
Another Account.
A fire broke out this morning at 4'30
o'clock, i'm the brick building opposite
Stark's Hotel, owned by James Wa
ters. The lower story was occupied
by II. Conner and l.. ID. Henry, as u
wholesale and retail grocery store, and
was known as the Grange store. The
upl er part was occupied by the ]. o.
o. F., the Knights of Pythias and the
Good Templars. The fire was first
seen issuing from the cellar, which
was stored with liquors, and before
assistance could be had, the fire gain
ed such n headway as to defy ali eff
forts to suhdue it. The loss falls heavy
upon Mr. Waters, the owner of the
building, which was valued at $4,000
and only insured at $1,000. Only
about $500 worth of stock was saved.
The building was considered the finest
in the city, and its destruction detracts
a great deal from the appearance of
that part of Main street. The Odd
Fellows lose $1,000, and the other two
orders lose their entire regalia. 1t
was only by the most desperate efforts
of the Fire Department that the ad-
joining buildings were saved.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16

The Independent party, perhaps we
should say the great Independent par
ty, is no more. Alas poor Yorick! 1t
breathed its last on the first ballot for
the organization of the present Legis-
lature. The party is not only dead
but it is buried in the NAV of its
hated relative and bitter enemy-the
Republican party. There was no In
dependent caucus for officers and when
1t came to a ballot the Independent
Senators and Assemblymen fell into
line and voted for the Republican
nominees with the easy nonchalance
of individuals. ito the manner born"
GoRHAM and PHELPS should have
bee1 there and BOOTH and BIDwELL
should have stood beside PACHEco.
What chance was lost to shake
hands across n gulph that once SEEM
ed so wide that no arm was long en-
ough to reach across it. Vale, Inde-
pendent party. Some things are too
pure for this world.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16

banks that secured them in return for
the bonds deposited with the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury. The government
had two-fold object in establishing
the present system of National Banks;
one to supply the wants of local and
general commerce, the other to give
value to the bonds themselves at
critical time in the history of the ma
tion. Both these reasons conspired to
give the banking system such an adj
vantage as never before in the history
of the world was offered to bankers.
This crisis having now passed, a re-
modelling of the system is demanded.
When consistent with the obligations
incurred by the government, the inter-
est on our bonded Indebtedness must
be reduced to three and one half per
cent. Offer such inducement to a ma
tional banking system secured by
these bonds that will make it popular
and attractive, and we will see our
bonds coming back from London,
Frankfort and Amsterdam. The in
terest will be paid to our own people.
This being retained at home it does
not impoverish the country nor ex-
haust our coin or bullion. The eX-
treme madness that seems to have
possessed every Secretary of the Treas
ury since the commencement of the
war period TO reduce the debt annual
ly, has added much to our financial
embarrassment and to the oppression
of the people. Future generations of
men with increased wealth, the basis
of which we are now laying in toll
and tronble, must look out for this.
If this national debt is handled with
prudence it will not prove calamity,
in fact other nations whose greatness
in everything that enobles civilization
equals ours, regard their debt as q
blessing. Whether this be so or not,
their views are entitled to consideration
The fact is simply this. The nation
cannot at once slip from paper curren-
cy to gold and silver payments. The
means must be produced and steps
taken to keep our geld and silver at
home. Patriotism must step in and
take the place of politics and the rep
resentative men of both parties must
not give up to party what belongs to
the nation. The collection OF revenue
must be simplitied and placed in the
hands of one department. That of
customs that now produce three-flfths
is managed simply and cheaply, and
there is no whisky rings or public
plunder about it. Democrats, Repub-
licans and Independents are equally
interested in getting the nation out of
panic, bankruptcy and uncertainty
and they should all unite in demand
ing a sound and honest medium of cir
culation. If United States govern
ment bonds bearing three and one
halfper annum are made the basis of
banking and stand in the Treasury as
security for the issue of the bank
notes to the full amount of the deposit
might be issued, as the government
can only stand security for the re-
dempton of the notes authorized
to be issued. 1t cannot stand spons-
er for the good management of the
banks for this would be an impossi
bility. Therefore all espionage and
examination of commissioners should
cease. The government license and
taxation on average capital done away
with. The banks will then be popu-
lar, their notes as good as the bank of
England notes, and every body satised.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
THURSDAY,...............D DEC. 16, 1875.
THE new Board of Education helt

The new Board of Education held
Its first meeting last evening and the
proceedings of the body appear in an
other column. In future we intend to
report the proceedings of the Board
of Education regularly as we do now
those of the Common Council and of
the Board ofSupervisors. And to start
out with: we suggest that the Board
hold its regular monthly meetings
in specified locality. This city pays
a large sum of money for school pur-
poses and the proceedings of the Board
are matters of public interest.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16

IT is doubted if the passage of a
law postponing the payment of taxes
will result benefically to the masses.
The evil will come in this shape:
Both the State and many counties
will be unable to redeem the warrants
now in the hands of the people and
unpaid, for want of funds. If the bill
which Senator LAME of Santa Clara
has prepared, becomes law, the pay
ment of these warrants will be post
poned and the holders will be compell-
ed to sell them to spectators and cap
italists at heavy discount. This in
convenience would only be felt at the
Inauguration of the measure and
would entirely disappear with the
first years trial. We are firm in the
belief that it would be beneficial to the
people to divide the taxes making
half payable on the first of January
and the other half payable on the first
of Juiy
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16

of an edilice, no matter whether it is
public building or private resi-
dence, and we are sure the people of
Los Angeles county would much pre-
fer using the Court House they now
own to having their property taxed to
pay interest on bonds Issued to build
more snowy temple of justice.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
Medical Gard.

DIR. II. G.. Gale, who graduated in the Ohio
Medical College III 1872, after practicing his
profession in Southern Indiana tor nearly
thirty-four years, has located i'm Los Angeles,
and respectfully tenders his professional SER
vices to those who c'ay choose to consult him.
Believing as he does that Southern California
is one of the best placss on the continent To
test the durability OF tubercular cOnSum pt!on,
he will in con junction with his general prac-
tice, give that disease special attention. His
diploma will be checrully shown To any
gentleman who may honor him by calling 10
see the same. Office in Ducomnlin Building
with DR.. Burgess. uecS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
AText for a Sermon on Charity.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10th.-A beggar
entered Britton's saloon, II Green
wich street, tonight, and asked for
something to eat. A man named Nc
Cutcheon offered him piece of meat,
and as he was about to take it, with
drew it and put it into his own mouth,
at the same time uttering an anathe-
ma against beggars. He had no
sooner made the remark thau he COM
menced to choke, and before assis-
tance could be offered he died, having
been choked to death by the piece of
meat.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
''Straws" Show Which Way the
Wind Blows.
FOR THE

FOR THE
Purpose of increasing our already extensive
trade, and considering "quick sales and
small profits" as the
To success, we are prepared to offer to our
patrons and the public generally The follow
ing scale OF prices, viz:
GENUINE IMPORTED CIGARS, 2 for 2j cents,
being the best in the city for the price; best
domestic cigars, 5 for 50 cents; very domestic
cigars, 8, A. s. 6 or for 25 cents, as to quality.
nsWe will sell at proportionate prices import
ed cigarettes, q variety of domestic cigarettes.
smoking and chewing tobacco. pipes, and all
other smokers articles. In addition
This, we keep on hand and are in daily re-
ceipt of a large line of Walking Canes, UNI
brellas, White and ChevOit shirts, Under
wear, ties, scarfs, bows, handkerchiefs, col
lars, socks. gloves, pocket cutlery, and all
other articles in the line of gentlemen's fur
nishing goods.
SUCCESS
Depending i'm great measure on square deal
ing, we only ask a trial to convince an appreci-
ating and discerning public of the correctness
OF our assertions. Special attention paid to
the J0BBlNG TRADE, guaranteeing San
Francisco prices. as we are SOLE AGENTS
for this and San Bernardino counties for q
large manufacturing establishment in San
Francisco.
sTRA USA GO,
Successors to Dingman & Straus, SO MAIN
STREET, sign of the " Indian Queen"
decl5tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
gos Angeles 4ler'A

THE DAILY and WEEKLY HER
AID has more than double the cir
culation of any other paper published
in Southern California. Business men
recognize it accordingly as the best
advertising medium South of San
Francisco.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
In Hoe Signo Vjnces.

Collections promptly made in all parts of
California, Nevada, Arizona, Montana aud
New Mexico. Hard times made easy by
leaving your accounts for collection with
Messrs. Kevane, Belts & Co., of the Mercan-
tile Collection Agency, room 3, over the Conn
mercial Bank, Main street, Los Angeles. All
monies paid over upon receipt of same.
nOvI6ff
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
SELECT SCHOOL.

vJNHE FOURTH QUARTER OF MY
/ School will commence on Monday, Jan
uary 20, A. ID. 1876 Location at present on
Spring street, between First and Second, east
side in rear of yard next (beiO1c) to Methodist
Church South. Entrance, Spring street
Hours-From 8 A. NJ. TO II NJ and from IL till
4 Z. NJ. Pupils must attend regularly, no de-
duction being made except in cases of pro-
tracted sickness Moral suasiOn is the gov
ernIng element in this institution, the rod
being never reSorted to except in cases of eX-
tieme s'ubborneSs, etc. Prizes given month
ly for proficiency in spelling, etc. ! hope no
patron of mine viii ever think for a minute
that punish n child wrongful ly, or show any
favOrs in this respect or any other, as never
do. IT has always been part of my study
10 guard against this, and to treat all the
same in every respect. There is only ONE
way sf doing in this school; that is Learn
you MUST. Parents should not notice every
trifiing thing. Children are apt TO msrepre-
sent. misal prehend and miSconStrue sayings
and dongs of the teacher; SO in case of any
dissatisfaction between teacher and pupil or
pupil and pupil, and any parent wishes TO
hear the correct statement, please call at the
school rooms, and | will explain before the
school, etc. Application must be made prior
to sending any pupil. | will he AT the school
rooms on the 3lth, 3lst of December, and lst
of January, in the afternoon
References. w. Craigue, ir. ID. Il Hnfffnan,
and j. ID. Lynch of the EvENING FNPGESs.
TERMS S. for the following Brancnes: Or
biography, Reading, Penmanship, Arith mo-
tory, ENGLISH History, Natural History, Nat
tural Philosophy, Botany, Physiology, Draw
ing and Com.oosition.
EXTRAS-H igher Branches of Mathematics
50: Phonetic shorthand (Marsh's systemp
PAYMENTS MRsT BE MADE IN ADvANc.
j. ID. DORIAN,
decl5- I'm Principal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-12-16
DIE d.

SCARRITT-On the 7th inst. in Kansas City,
Mo-, at the age OF 81 years, Mrs. Letitia
Scarrett, mother OF Mrs. DR.. Lucky, OF this
city.
After life of unusual activity and useful
ness she peacefully entered into the inheri-
tance prepared for all who truly love and
serve God.