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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
M Much Ado About Nothing.

The creature over the way still
harps upon his single string, and it is
surprising to see how some people will
put on the airs of an eight key flute,
although the world recognizes them as
but a penny whistle. The journal
over the way, last evening, uttered a
gentle squeak Of mendacity and NAL
ice which the intelligent public will
stamp as such in the silly quarrel over
''rhe Last Rose of Summer" To
talk to fools is waste of words, and
to reply to idiots shows want of
sense. Facts are substantial and non.
sense is foolish thing. We do not
retract, and Danish our factious neigh
boris silly effusions from memory.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21

The Dubuque Herald says of resi-
dent of that city: "He and his new
wife visited his good old aunt, and she
asked hundred questions on the all
important subject to her. He was pro-
fuse in his answers, being only too
happy to extol the good qualities of
his young wife. He concluded the
eulogy by telling the old lady that his
wife had a wonderfully sweet voice.
and "a mezzo-soprano of extraordinary
compass The good aunt looked over
her spectacles with concern in her
eyes and sald, 'Hez she? Well, now,
yer aunt Lucy used to be troubled
with jest sech complaint, a long
while ago, and she used to put mus
tard plaster to the soles of her feet and
take eatnip tea, and it gave her sight
OF easiness. Jest have your wife try
that, and am sure she will git bet.
ter.'u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
Tree Culture.

On November 2lst, 1875, the San
Diego Society of Natural History,
through Mr.. G. w. BARNES, addressed
the Commissioners of Agriculture at
Washington, upon the question
whether the cultivation of trees will
induce moisture in the atmosphere,
| and fall of water The enquirer asks
whether from observed facts the De-
partment is able to show that the
rainfall Of regions barren of timber
may be increased by the cultivation
of trees, or that rainfall is dimin-
ished by the destruction of forests.
Facts upon the subject are asked for.
In answer to the queries the Commits
sioner replies quite at length under
date of April IL, 1876, and expresses his
opinion that forests do not conduce to
rainfall. The Commissioner argues
that during the last sixty years the
rainfall has not diminished in the
Eastern States. This is true, but ac-
cording to philosophical theories ad-
vanced by many scientists the re ason
for this lies in the proximity of the Gulf
stream to the Atlantic coast, and the
effect is felt even to the Alleghanies.
Until 1869 the Great American Des-
ert, once so called, was in measure
barren, and regarded as unproductive.
During that year the initiatory steps
were taken for the continuation of the
railroads that now traverse the terri
tory of Colorado and Nebraska and all
of that portion of the country from
the Eastern Rocky Mountain Slope
to the Missouri. This country or
tract is in part at an elevation of
about five thousand feet above the
level Of the sea, and with an abrupt
slope. There is an abundant oppor.
tunity for irrigation from the noun
tain streams that emerge from the
ever snow-covered mountains, and are
never failing; but the expense of an
irrigation system is great and this por-
tion of the country has been apparent
ly neglected. Horace Greeley, who
knew something about farming, re-
marked that the cutting down of the
trees on the foothills which were once
covered with heavy growth of tim
Der, had been the cause of the scare
ity of rain in this locality, and at one
time suggested to the people of that
district, that the sowing of the Canada
Thistle would secure the desired end,
Inasmuch as it drew water from the
clouds as we'll as moisture from the
earth, and distributed it again. This
theory was at once ridiculed by practi-
cal agriculturalists who have ever re-
garded the thistle as one of the great
est pests on earth; but the majority of
scientists do assert that the cultiva-
tipn of trees does promote the fall of
moisture in the shape of both dew and
rain. 1t has been argued by many
that the growth of trees and the lay
ing of railroads are cooperative in
strumentalities in the production of
rainfall. There seems 10 be some logic
in this. particularly in magnetic To-
calities. There is a pretty good evil
dence Of this in the case of Colorado.
For mining purposes the bulk of the
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21

Mr.. Kortwr!ght, her Britannia Ma
Jesty's Consul in Philadelphia, is a
great swell, aud represents the Queen
with all possible dignity. No one can
see him without being impressed With
his appearance. The story is told that
one day as he was walking down Wal
nut street, stranger accosted him as
follows: "Will you be kind enough
to tell me, sir, the price of that house?r
pointing across the street. "Sir ~
said the Consul. 'do you take me for a
real estate agent?n "Oh, no, indeed,
sir" replied the other, respectfully,
"but I supposed from your appearance
that you owned the whole city.u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
Removal.

Messrs. Johannsen e. Co. nave removed
their large furniture warehouse from Ducom-
NUNS building to the building on Main St.,
near First, formerly occupied by L. Roeder.
The public are invited to call at the new es-
adjustment and inspect he elegant lot of
goods on display which comprises everything
in the line Of furniture and upholstery, from
q pine table and bedroom suit 10 a. elegantly
carved parlor set. With largely increased
conveniences and many new advantages,
Messrs. Johannsen Co hope to keep pace
with fhe growth of their business and give
their customers the best establishment of the
kind in the city
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21

THE Express of last evening has an
article on fungus journalism which
reads like an autobiography. When
q man writes of what he does and
what he is, he always writes to the
point.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21

be made for a race to come off at the
same place, with Francisco Parker
against the Mexican
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph.
New YORK, May 2Oth.-The tale
graphic directors of the Atlantic &
Pacific and franklin telegraph COM
panies say that the Western Union
company will not be allowed to estab-
lish an office within the Centennial
grounds, that company having de-
clined to enter into any arrangements
unless the A. & P.were excluded. This
gives the latter company an exclusive
control of the telegraph business of
the exhibition, the Western Union
not even being permitted to deliver
messages on the grounds.
Gents Furnishing Goods are sold
cheaper at Meyerstein's new store, un-
der the Lafayette hotel, than else
where.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21

A Virginia City dispatch of the 18th
says that the Silver City Reporter
publishes serious charges against the
officers of the Mint in regard to a sack
of crooked bullion, said to have been
brought to Silver City by two employ
es of the Carson Mint and shipped
from there through Wells, Fargo &
Co. The matter was laid before the
officers Of the Mint at the time, but
they declined to investigate, giving as
a reason that the Mint appropriation
was before Congress, and that an ex-
pose of corruption might injure its
chances. The editor of the paper has
been summoned to appear before the
Grand Jury to testify in the matter.
Where will the lightning strike next?
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
Terrible Explosion.

CHICAGO, May Goth. The morning
passenger eLgine on the Michigan
Southern road exploded at the depot
this morning. The facts in the case
are as follows: Between Z and 8o'clock
w. B. Blewer, engineer, and William
Halford, fireman, backed the engine
to within one hundred feet South of
Harrison street, preparing to take out
the morning passenger train. Scarce
ly minute elapsed before the boiler
burst and sent the fragments in every
direction, filling the space between the
houses on either side with scalding
steam. Five men were more or less
seriously injured. Pat Mccoy was
badly scalded and bruised and will
probably die. Thos. Flynn was Sc
verely cut about the neck and had
one leg broken. Michael Delaney was
cut in the temple. Mike Barns had
his lower jaw badly cut and severely
injured in the Temple. Thos. Laden
was slightly hurt and scalded. The
effects of the explosion are plainly
visible on the neig hboring buildings.
The government bonded warehouse
was SCARED and scanned where
pieces of the flying iron struck
it, and other adjoining property
shows plainly the effects of the explo-
sion which is attributable 10 a defect
i've boiler.
In the trial of Daniel Mum the tes-
timony closed yesterday afternoon.
The counsel are now making the clos
ing arguments. Judge Bangs, United
States District Attorney addressed
the jury this afternoon in behalf of
the prosecution, and Hon. Small
spoke until the adjournment this af-
ternoon in behalf Of the defendant.
An acquittal is anticipated.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
DIED.

LANGDON.-At Fort Leavenworth, Kansas,
at the residence of Mrs. w. A. Nichols, Mary
LangdOn, second daughter of X. f.. and
Linda DeRussy, in the second year of her
age
California papers please copy,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
Passengers from Arizona.

SEVEN PALMS, May 2Oth.-The fol-
lowing passengers arrived from Ari-
zona by the A & n M Stage Line and
left OH this mornings train for Los
Angeles: He'll, Ed Holland, Jno
Baskeid, w Howe, VIM Mack, r W
Barter.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
Latest kilograms.
Dispatches of American Press AssOcia.
tion by A. & p. Telegraph Go.
ESPECIAL TO THE HERALD. !
PACIFIC COAST.
For Los Angeles.

CALIENTE, May 20th.-The Tele-
graph Stage OH time with the follow
ing passengers for Los Angeles -
R Ring, Miss Ryan twice, S Hewlett
and wife, Mr. C Harlton, Mr. O Dupey,
E NJ Frank, JAS Puyton, ] NJ Owen, H
A Owon, VIM Bowers and Mr. CASTOR.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21

5 Pianos for rent and rents credited as
part payment If purchased within
three months, at Patrick's, No. 80
spring street. may9-1m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21

= ISH Pr .Itry ,and ali kinds of Wild Game
received twice each day. Having had
many yeais' experience in the business, ami
and the best facilities at his market, he is
prepared 10 furnish tho public of Los Angeles
and adjs'nu towns with everything in the
line at lc prices and short notice Benefi-
cisl to al Attention, hotel and restaurant
keepers u FL Monte, Spadra, San Bernardino
Cotton, hnaheim and all other towns in this
vicinityt Send In your orders Tor Fresh Fish.
Fish ca:l be furnished to anv of the above
slaces l.. "a hours time from the ocean, by
sending s1,CAMERON, with definite orders.
All kinds Of fish at the uniform rate of eight
ents pea pernd.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

OST.-A six-shooter, "Alwavs Ready"
- In Temple Block water clio ct yesIeld day
about O'Clock p. NJ. The finder will be libe-
rally rewarded by leaving il at this office.
mayl8-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
st. Louis Convention.

New YORK, May 20.-A large body
of politicians will accompany the New
York delegation to the st. Louis con-
vention. 1t is understood that Lieut..
Governor Doosheimer has wagers OF
thousands of dollars that Tilden will
carry New York by 80 900 majority in
the Presidential fight. Many Demo-
Gratis in this States, however, will sup
port Hendricks. The majority of the
Republican delegates who will go to
Cincinnati are claimed for Conkling.
If the weather is favorable at Fleet
wood Park, Parker, who has fully re-
covered his eyesight and is now as
well as before his late ride, will ar.
range for another race:
There have been 4s3 deaths the past
week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21
Mustang Race.

New YORK, May 20.-Parker, the
rider of the great mustang race, yes
terday, has almost recovered from the
dangerous prostration which succeed
ed his terrible exertion. He was al
most blind for a time, which was
caused by his constantly riding in a
circle, but this is passing away. The
physician says that it was merely the
result of an overstraining of the nerves
of the eyes. Everything considered,
it is wonderful how he held fast so
long. He was not coached as to his
diet and absolutely refused to ride the
race If he was not allowed his own
way in the matter. 1t is stated to-day
that within q week o new match will
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-21

Paid to orders for the purchase and sale of
produce. City and country collections
promptly mode We are in direct communi-
cation with frst-class business houses in San
Francisco. Latest San Francisco price cur
rents on file at our office. Market quotations
furnished when desired. Country trade so-
licited.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14

Truly this is-a bad year for diplo
matists. Illinois turned a cold shoul
der on Washburne and took Blaine
Congress has tumbled out Schenck,
and now it is the gentle Godlove
Orth's turn to pass under the harrow.
This gentleman's name has been dis
agreeably connected with the Venezu
ella claims business and having, in
his recent speech at indianapolis,
made no allusion to the serious chare.
es preferred against him, the Republi-
can papers Of his own State are insist
ing that his name be removed from
the head of the Republican State
ticket, and that of some MANI substi-
tuded IN its place of whom it cannot
be said that he mas ever used posi-
ton conferred upon him by the people
to put money in his purse.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14

Murders, rapes, etc, are tearfully
on the increase, even in the rural
towns of Vermont. AT Highgate the
other day, a young farmer named
Charles Butler left home for few
hours, leaving his wife and French
boy named Tatro about 22 years OF
age, to take care of the house, and
when,h returned in the evening he
found his wife cut to pieces with an
axe, and the boy covered with blood,
the boy stating that "tramp" did the
horrid work. The boy was arrested
and confessed that he murdered Mrs.
Butler. He claimed to be sick at the
stomach shortly after Mr.. Butler went
awsy and Mrs. Butler fixed him some
drink. and then went to her room. He
went into her room shortly after and
found her sitting on the side of the
bed, sat down with her and pulled her
back on the bed and attempted to rape
her, but she resisted him and a fight
ensued with the above result. Tatro
says he had been drinking previous to
the commission Of the brutal work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14
NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The Assessors valuation of Nash
ia, is $S,534,524, and the number Of
polls 2946.
The Congregational church at
Rindge, has had bnt two PASTORAL
changes IN one hundred and two
years.
1t is rumored that the Newmark
ct Manufacturing Company will sus-
pend operations July l, for two
months, to make repairs on their
dams. They have 1000 bales of cloth
on hand ready for the market.
The one hundredth anniversary of
the town of Marlboro, will be celebrat-
ed on the 4th fully. The Commit.
tee of arrangements have engaged
Rev. S H McColstcr of Akron, o.,
who is a native of the town, to deliver
the address.
Dartmouth College graduates a
fifty-year-old student this year.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14
Rather Of II BAD Look,

The Senate is offering little encour,
agement to that spirit Of economy
and retrenchment that has prevailed
this session in the branch Of Congress
that has the initiative in regard to ap-
preparations. The vote to keep the
Presidents salary at its present figure,
the amendments which restore the sal
aries Of the clerical forces and keep
the ranks unnecessary full, the coyness
and hesitation with which ill .slgges-
tons looking to reasonable rctrench-
ment are entertained, and the solid
front which the Senate Committee on
Appropriations opposed to the econ,
onical measures proposed by the
House have shown the country how
little there is to hope from the copcra-
ton 1t the conservative branch Of
Congress. Sill the House Commit
tee will have accomplished considera
blc if it succeeds in what now seems
probable. Had it found a sustaining
hand in the Senate it would have
saved on the total of ten appropria
ton bills S53,25O,27S. as compared
with the estimates, and $35 ,120
from last years appropriations, Prob
ably with the restoration OF certain
items, which the Senate will insist up
on, at least S20,0OO,00O will be saved
and fair impetus secured for still bet
ter results al another session. Per
haps this is as well as could be eX-
pected after the reckless extravaganza
of the past few years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14
National Democratic Convention

The National Democratic Committee II
whom Is delegated the power of fixing the
time and place of holding the National
Democratic Convention of 1876, have ap-
pointed Tuesday, the 27th day of June
next, at noon, as the time, and have Sc
lected st. Louis as the place, Of holding
such Convention. Each State will be en-.
titled to representation equal to double
the number ofits Senators and Represen.
tatlves m the Congress ofthe United States
and the Territory of Colorado, whose adj
mission IN July as q State will give it a
vote in the next Electoral College, is also
invited to send delegates to the Conven-
ton. Democratic, Conservative, and 9TH
er citizens Of the United States, irrespec-
tive OF past political associations, desiring
to cooperate with the Democratic party
in its present efforts and objects, are
cordially invited to join in sending dele
gates to the National Convention. Co.
operation Is desired from all persons who
would change an Administration that has
suffered the public credit to become and
remain inferior to oGher and less favored
nations; has permitted commerce to be
saken away by foreign powers has stihed
trade by unjust, unequal and pernicious
legislation; has imposed unusual taxation
and rendered it most burthensome; has
changed growing prosperity to widespread
suffering and want; has squandered the
public moneys recklessly and defantly,
and shamelessly used the power that
should have been swift to punish crime
not to protect it. For these and other
reasons the National Democratic party
deem the public danger imminent, and
earnestly DESTROYS of securing to our
country the blessings of an economical,
pure and free Government, cordially invite
the cooperation of their fellow citizens in
the effort to attain this obj sct.-[ Signed
by all the members of the Committee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14
The Wezeys.
SNnArl;es.

Travelling 1917 miles in less tina
three days and half is a wonderful
achievement and no mistake.
The situation in the Black Hill
country is daily becoming more crit
cal. The mail line to the Red Clou,
and Spotted Tail agencies has beer
abandoned. All the Indians belong
ing to these agencies are on the wa
path. "A regiment Of troops has beel
ordered West from the Department
OF Missouri Nothing has been heart
from Gen. Crook since he left for For
Fetterman.
The N Y San, advises Blaine to
hang up his fiddle. This must be dis.
couraglng to man who has spent so
much time rosining bis bow.
Goldsmith Maid has ''retlred
from the turf again.
M Smith and J A Wagner have
been arrested at Harrisburg, Pa, for
conspiracy to defraud the State of
$4,000. They were in the State Treas.
ury Department.
Cheap excursions offoreign work
ingmen to Philadelphia have been ar,
ranged. The first steamer will leave
Southampton on the 9th instant. The
cost of passage will be go, gold, for
the round trip.
The Paris, milliners, prompt to
seize on the event of the hour, have
brought out new hat called ''The
Return from India"
The New York Grand Lodge of
Masons have passed a resolution pro-
hibitiug the sale of malt or spiritnous
liquors in Masonic Temple.
Alfred Bevis, B Frazer, G Bens-
berg and John 5 Bemecker, illicit dis
tlllers at st. Louis, were sentenced
yesterday to $1,000 fide and one DAYS
"A despatch from Carson, Nevada
says the antlcoolc men continue dem
onstrations, and demand the discharge
OF Chinese laborers, but as vet have
no violence.
Moral If you live in Washing
Ion and think that some time you may
want to be President, eschew railroad
bonds and corporations, serve yoar
country and live in boarding. house.
- Mary Cemmer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14

The memorial addressed to Pres
ident Grant by the Presidents of the
six Chinese companies in California
deprecating the charges brought
against the representatives of then
race in this country, is much more
Christian and able protest than would
be expected from any native organiza.
tons OF much better repute They
claim that the Chinese immigrants are
industrious, peaceable and law abid-
ing, paying their debts and taxes
promptly, and attempting no interter-
ence with poltids Or religion. Doubt
less this is measurably true. The re-
ply to the charge that so few Chinese
families are brought to this country
contains touch of quiet sarcasm. 1t
is because frequent outbursts of popu-
lar feeling against the Chinese have
discouraged them in any attempt to
bring virluous women to our shores.
In short. the state of Christian society
Is so bad in San Francisco that the
better class of pagans cannot enirust
to it their wives, sisters and dauoh
ters. This is not very complimentary,
but there is considerable truth in it.
Perhaps the specimens of the Celestial
population that flock in California NAV
not be the most agreeable associates
in the world, but if the white people
had behaved themselves they would
be quite tolerable citizens by this
time. The fault is by no means all
on one side, and it does not speak
well for our institutions if the heather
are received here only to be persecu-
ted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14
The annual session of the

The annual session of the New
Hampshire Legislature convened at
Concord, on Wednesday last. Frank
Hiland the Democratic candidate for
speaker, received, 16s votes, and
Charles Sanborn, Republican), 2o4,
and was declared elected. p. c..
Cheney, was re inaugerated Governor,
for the ensuing year. But the Repub-
licans there are now having a bitter
contest over the U. S. Senatorship of
Mr.. Cragin, which expires on the Sd
of.March next. Their candidates for
the position are about as numerous as
were the colors upon Josephs coat, iu
We olden times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14
PRICE CURRENT
Corrected Weekly for The Age, By
l,uAa II IL Mnnn1,

STATE OF VERMONT, At Probate
DISTRICT OF HARTFORD, IS. Court held at
Woodstock within and for said District on the
seventh day of June, A. d., 1876.
Present Hon. } Ohm PORTER, Judge.
Thomas Cnlver's estate, Pomlret, intestatc.
Edwin Allen, Administrator of said c>-
tate, proposes to render an account of his
ADMINISTRATION aud to present his account
against said estate for examination and al
iowance at a Probate Court to be held at
Woodstock aforesaid on the first Wednesday
Chlth day) OF Jnlyn The court therefore
orders that notice of the same be given to all
persons interested in said estate, by publish
ing certified copy of the record of this order
three weeks successfully in the Spirit ofMe
age, newspaper printed at Woodstock afore-
SAID, that they may appear before sad Court
and contest the allowance of said account. if
they sec cause.
A true record,
HENRY $. DANA. Register.
true copy Of record.
HENRY $. DANA. Register.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-14
MAINE

MIR Edmund Morrow OF Augusta,
while digging in his garden the other
day, found a Portuguese coin, dated
1854.
Let US see. How does the new
anti-hanging law operate in Name ?
Page killed his wife at Chelsea Fian
killed his child at Waldoboro and
lastly, at Canaan, Herring killed his
son in-law, Harmon. Which is one
murder month since the new law
went into effect.