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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
Yesterday the Board of Public Works

Yesterday the Board of Public Works
appointed Col. Jas. A. Evans, City
Engineer. The bonds were fixed at
ten thousand dollars. Col. Evans has
a wide reputation as an engineer and
his appointment by the Board conveys
to the people an assurance that the
important Office of Engineer and of
Street Superintendent will be intelli-
gently administered.
A very creditable Chinese store has
been established in Signoret's Block.
by firm of celestials yclept Yee Yuen
& Co. They make display of an
endless variety of Chinese and Japan
fancy goods and curious crowd may
be seen collected there daily inspect
ing the novelties. AS matter of in
formation the establishment is worth
looking at.
At O'Clock yesterday morning the
servants house, attached to the fine
residence Of Mr.. A. B. Chapman, at
East Los Angeles, was discovered to
be on fire. The neighbors hurried to
the scene, but the facilities for eXtin-
gushing the flames were so made
quate that the entire outhouse was de-
stroyed, hardly anything being saved.
The loss is about $500. The presump-
tion is that one of the Chinese servants
was the incendiary.
Major Truman, Secretary of the
Fourth of July Committee of Los An
geles, has sent the following circular
to prominent residents of the county:
Sir-I am instructed by the Execu-
tive Committee to request you to
make it convenient to attend meet
ing to be held by the people Of this
city at the Court House ON Saturday
the Goth instant, at II A. NJ, to take
steps for a grand Centennial celebra-
ton on the Fourth of July next. We
desire to make it county celebration
and we are desirous of having your
cordial aid and concurrence.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
To Tropical Fruit Growers.

The fact is becoming more and more
apparent that there is some insidious
destroyer to work at the Tropical fruit
trees of our section. Go where you
will in the city of Los Angeles, and,
for aught l know, elsewhere, those
beautiful trees that have cost so much
in time, labor and money, and have
become the source of so large a reve-
nue., are now seen to be dying, dead !!
To the general orchardist the first in
dications of an unhealthy tree is in
the foliage gradually losing its dark
green, and assuming light yellow /;
the fruit small, of a light yellow, rind
thick and spongy, and very inferior
in taste and flavor. If the tree is young
the amateur is rejoiced to see the
wreath of blossoms and the prospect
of fine crop of fruit upon examin-
ing the roots he is surprised, not only
to find the bark decayed on nearly all
of the roots, but many of the roots al
so. Eight out of every ten are des-
troyed by an insect. The trees, if
taken in time, can nearly every one
be saved. l am certain that one mil
lion dollars would not pay this county
for the loss already sustained. The
destruction has just begun, and they
who would reap the reward that will
assuredly come to all those who will
retain their orchards intact and
healthy, must be up and doing at
once. l congratulate you that, after
thorough trial, there has been sue
cessful remedy found and proven. A
printed receipt, In which will be found
full directions for ascertaining dis
eased trees, with general information
concerning the insect, the method of
attack, means of detection, and sure
way of destroying the same, may be
had for the sum of three dollars, pro-
vided, that the person desiring the
same, will agree to keep the informa-
tion secret for term of three years.
Address, Leslie F. Gay, box 702, Los
Angeles.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
We, the undersigned, have been
shown the insects called the "Tropical
Fruit Tree Destroyer" and, after due
examination OF the insect, and trees
upon which they have been working,
we are led to believe that great dam
ger menaces the Tropical Fruit Trees
of our section, and hope that steps will
at once be taken by all interested in
this very profitable business, to stop
the destruction that is now going on.
G. H. HASS, J. G. DOWNEY,
NJ. THOMAS, A. S. MONTAGUE,
o. w. CHILDS, H. X. w. BENT.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
By experiments made on my place
during the last fifteen months, the re-
cipe for killing the "Tropical Fruit
Tree Destroyer" has been fully and
satisfactorially tested, and can pro-
nounce it decided success. 1 am
satisfied that it will cure the diseased
tree every time if taken in the first
stages of the disease. would not be
again ignorant of the facts in relation
to the Tropical Fruit Tree Destroyer,
and the method for its determination
for twenty-five times its cost.
CHAs. II. HASS.
Sworn and subscribed to before me,
Charles r. johnson, Notary Public in
and for Los Angeles County, State of
California, this sixth day of May, 1876.
CHAs. r. JOHNSON,
my11d3tw1 Notary Public.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
The Race Track.

IT is worth ones while just now to
take drive in the cool of the morn
ing out to the race track and make an
inspection of the stock In the stables.
Among the most notable animals
there, are the sorrel horse Hope,
owned by Mr.. Geo. w. Leihy. This
horse at the last State Fair trOtted in
1928. He is in excellent condition,
and under training shows signs of i'm
provement. The next horse that
came under our notice few days
since is l.. J. Rore's Tommy Gates, a
five year old. He has trotted in 2:363
as four year old. He is promising
animal. Mr.. Rose has also on the
ground fine black colt, Primos, that
has no record, but has shown positive
signs of merit. There is no predict
ing what he may do. A beautiful
beast is Mr.. Roses roam filly, "Daisy
c." gem of three year old. Her
owner and her trainer expect much of
her in the future. She is looking
finely. The seven year old gelding,
"Thomas H." is out in pasture. He
is in excellent condition, and can trot
in 2:3O. Mr.. J. w. Jonathan has the
eight year old filly, "Maggie Mitch
ELL" She is beauty, of bright bay
and her trainer says she is good for
2:36 as she stands. The bay stallion
go Hamilton" owned by F. M.
Slaughter, is perfect beauty. He
was sired by the famous "Echo," and
exhibits splendid characteristics. His
muscle is finely developed, and if his
looks do not greatly belle him he will
prove an excellent timer and capital
breeder. His owner proposes to send
him to the Centennial These are
about all of the horses of prominence
that call for immediate mention. The
track shows marked improvement
under the superintendent of Mr.. ].
w. Welch. One or two further inn
provements might be suggested, but
even now is in capital condition and
is entitled to rank among the best on
the coast. There are none better.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
N0tica.

To any and all persons interested In
cultivating lands for any purpose, and
especially deep plowing: You are
hereby informed that short ride out
on the road leading to old Los Nietos,
and about three miles this side of the
Ten Mile House, on the lands of Col.
Baker, cultivated for the growth of 100
acres of eucalyptus trees, there may be
seen at work four great sulky plows,
turning up the soil twelve and fifteen
inches deep, followed by sub-soil
plow attachment going down fully
eighteen inches. Also two of the cell
ebrated twelve-foot tubular iron har-
rows, California patented, on which
the driver sits and rides over the
plowed ground, thus saving legs and
shoe leather, making easy for man the
most disagreeable labor of the farmer,
viz: following on foot after a harrow
over freshly plowed ground. All per-
sons interested in cultivation should
avail themselves of this opportunity
to witness the practical working OF
these superior cultivating tools. intro
duced into Los Angeles county by the
undersigned. 3. l.. DEWEY,
mIO-St 165 Main street, L. A.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
100000 Cigars

In stock which will be sold by the box
only. Smokers should be convinced
of the fact that they can save from 25
to so per cent. by purchasing their ci-
gars in this way. We bave the larg-
est and finest stock of cigars in South
ern California. Special attention to
supplying saloons and the trade gen.
orally.
GOLDSMITH & FALKENAN,
Temple Block, Market Street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
San Francisco Markets.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10.
FLoUR-Best extras jobbing at SO 90 to
6 so; in shipping lots, SIS 90 to so; superfine,
"a so to rs.
WHEAT-Liverpool Id lower on outside fig
ures forclub and the average local market Is
the same;$l 80 to 70 is the range for fair ship
ping to choice milling.
BARLEY-Coast feed, 81 IL to l Is; poor
Chevalier, 81 l5; brewing 81 l71a to 25. Sales
140 sacks coast feed at 81 Is; 800 do ST. Is; 900
do bay at 81 Is; both half silver.
RYE-Choice firm at 50 90.
OATs-Supply ample; feed ranges from 50 10
to 260.
CoRN-l00 sacks large white sold at 81 so; $50
do large yellow in three lots at 81 l21a; large
yellow and white mixed, 81 171a to rs; all
halfsilver.
BRAN--$20 ton.
MIDDLINGs-s25 per ton.
|. HAY-Prices range from $12 to 10; volunteer
is $ll.
PoTAToEs-Market declining; sales of To-
males at 81 90; 200 SKIS Petalumas at SOC; Salt
Lakes, 81 90 to l211a; new, 81 so to 200.
HIDEs-Dry, 12k to IA culled and trimmed; !;
wet salted 81: dry kip and calf, 8 to l0c,;
salt hides, to 7c. salt calf, to &c.; do. kip, 2
to &c. per Id.
WoOL-Steady demaud for best grades The
price is l8 to l7c as outside for light free; long
stapled Southern, l5c; for best Southern of
eight months growth, l3 to l4c; free woods
that are heavy in condition are one to three
cents less than the foregoing prices; brry Is
IL to l3c for best, and 10 to lie for heavy par
cells; Northern, IL to 1870.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
COURT REPORTS.
District COurt-Sepulveda, j.

District COurt-Sepulveda, J.
WEDNESDAY. May 10.
]. H. Taffe VS. Wilson ct al-Demurrer ar
gued and submitted.
w. s. Rosecrans vs. J.W. Dougas-After
due notice given pursuant to section 2S4 of
Code of Civil Procedure, upon the application
OF defendant Douglas, it Is ordered that Hart
man & Haley be and the same are hereby
substituted as Attorneys of Record in said
case in lieu of Messrs. Gould, Marshall &
Blanchard.
Maria j. Yorba de Scully VS. Thomas j.
Scully-Time to answer till May goth.
ID. Freeman ct al, assignees, VS. E. Boulton
Demurrer to complaint sustained, ten days
given to answer.
Pillar Wilson VS. Fl. Newmark & CODE
murrer overrulea, ten days to answer.
ande--Demurrer overruled ten days to an
swer.
Stockton Seed VS. James Leslie-Demur-
rer submitted, fifteen days to file points.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
"Puts" and "CaIIs."

Some people think that they cannot
buy "put'' or "call' on their choice
of stocks as quoted in my advertise
ment. 1 wish to correct this very
great error, and will say that any per-
son wishing to invest in "stock privi-
leges" can purchase put or call on
any stock which they may choose to
select on the advertised lists. 1 sell
calls on Consolidated Virginia and
California, as also on all the other
mining securities on the Comstock
lode. "YOu pays your money and
you takes your choice"
ARCHD. B. MCCAW,
Dealer in stock privileges, corner Of
Temple and Spring streets, Los Ange-
les, California. ma1l-1w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

d. E. Merriam and Ralph Leonard
have formed a copartnership, and
have entered into the business of dis
pensing confectionery to the public of
Los Angeles, as will he seen by adver-
tisement in another column. Ice
cream, soda water and other require
ments of the times and the season are
always on hand and ready at call.
Their promptness and politeness are
sure to give them success in their en-
terprise.
J. w. Potts auction sale of hill lots
has been indefinitely postponed. Par.
ties desiring to purchase any of this
property can do so on private terms
by applying to ]. w. Potts, or j. ii.
Blanchard, at the office of Gould d
Blanchard, Temple Block. a29tf
For elegant rooms ard first-class
board 90 to the Oriental House oppo-
site the Pico, Main street, Los An
geles. Prices reasonable. ap22tf
For butter, eggs, corn, barley and
general produce, in large or small
quantities, go to ]. q. Smith, Aliso
street. aprl2-lw
Those beautiful Gem pictures taken
at the Sunbeam Gallery, are getting
up quite an excitement. Remember,
you get eight nicely finished pictures
for fifty cents. apr18-tf
Dunsmoor Brothers are closing out
their entire stock of crockery and
glassware at cost to make room for
toys and fancy goods. apr2Otf
Pianos and Organs tuned and re-
paired by a skillful and competent
party, at Patrick's Piano agency.
m5tf
Gents Furnishing Goods are sold
cheaper at Meyerstein's new store, ,un-
der the Lafayette hotel, than else
where.
This is the season when retreat to
suburban shades is the most desirable
recreation. It is the season for pic
mics and anniversary celebrations, and
instinctively our citizens will look
about our city for the most eligible To-
cation. Armand & Rutger, proprie-
tors of the Round House Gardens,
have put their grounds in the most
perfect condition, and the resort is
daily becoming more popular than
ever. All who visit the grounds or
patronize this firm will receive the
finest satisfaction. All should bear
the Gardens in mind when getting up
excursions and picnics. ma9tf
A change of seasons is now upon us,
and everybody desires to seek comfort
during the Summer solstice. Next to
temperate habits, suitable clothing
conduces most to the enjoyment of
life. d. Harris, of the Quincy Hall
clothing store on Main street, near
the st. Charles Hotel, has stock OF
goods of such variety that he can graf
ify every taste on the lowest market
cash prices. All who wish to make
good bargains should call at Quincy
Hall.
No use talking, we guarantee to sell
clothing cheaper than any house on
the Coast. Our assortment being the
largest, you cannot fail to select some.
thing to please you. Give us call
and satisfy yourselves, at the great
Important,under the Lafayette Hotel
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
Centennial Meeting.

The Decoration and Fire Works
Committee, will meet Friday evening
May 18th. at 8 o'clock at the County
Court House. G. E. Miles, T. E. Row.
an, P. Thompson, Richard Dillon,
Henry King, G. E. Judd, Constant
Meyer and F. r. Tanning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Fortunate Man.

A great sensation is in store for this
quiet little town. A marriage is on
the tapis. A laborer is about to be
welded to one of our wealthiest young
ladies. Secret: This man buys his
clothing at the great Important, under
the Lafayette hotel. Do thou like
wise
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
"PUTSn AND "CALLS.n

sPuts" and "Calls' are stocks sold by opera
tors, for a premium signed at a distance from
the market price, giving the holder of the
privilege the right to close the contract at any
time within the time named in the privilege,
"Puts" and "Calls" are simple, easy and
expeditions method of making transactions
In stocks. Nothing palmer or more readily
comprehended could be devised. The great
objection to the ordinary mode of buying and
selling stocks is that it forces the customers
to go through with vast amount of tedious,
perplexing and unnecessary labor. Margins
are TO be arranged, commissions are to be
paid in every direction, balances are to be
looked after, interest to be stipulated, &C.
counts current are to be rendered and sta g.
ments to be analyzed.
"Puts" and "Calls" dispense with all this
useless and timt-cOnSuming routine, by the
purchase OF simple and straightforward
contract to do certain thing; to assume a
specined risk at fair and equitable rate
The holder of such contract has nothing fur
ther to do but to perform the simple duty of
watching the stock quotations and electing
when TO bring his privilege to a settlement.
All possibilities of error, of intentional de-
cept1on or overcharging are absolutely done
away in operations based upon
STOCK PRIVILEGES.
There is no chance for them. The enormous
profits paid by dealers in stock privileges to
holders OF their privileges demonstrate the
fact that more money Is made by speculating
in stocks by means of puts" and "CallsD
than by any other manner.
Liberal dealing, and distances as close as
are consistent with safety TO myself and
profit to my customers, will characterize my
business.
COST OF PRIVILEGES FOR TEN DAYs-$1 PER
SHARE
S 10 secures Privileges on..... ........10 Shares
20 secures Privileges On..............20 Shares
SO secures Privileges On..............5O Shares
100 secures Privileges 100 Shares
COST OF PRIVILEGES FOR TWENTY DAYS-S2
PER SHARE.
8 20 secures Privileges on .............l0 Shares
40 secures Privileges on...............20 shares
100 secures Privileges on..............50 Shares
200 secures Privileges on.-........... 100 Shares
COST OF PRIVILEGES FOR THIRTY DAYs-$3
PER SHARE.
S 80 secures Privileges on........... ..l0 Shares
go secures Privileges on.............20 shares
$50 secures Privileges on..............h0 Shares
300 secures Privileges on,.....""......l0OS Shares
sell Stock Privileges, "Putsn and "Calls,"
at the following DISTANCES from the mar
ket price:
p u II ..
To arrive at the price at which "Puts" will
be sold deduct the following figures from the
market price at the time the contract is TAX
en- out:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
Educate Your Sons for Business.

The Business College and Writing
Institute, Grange Hall, teaches prac-
tically those things which business
men daily have to do. F. E. Arnold,
President. aprl5tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

TO RENT.-A large store room on Also
street, opposite the Also Mills, on the
Location is good for both city and country
trade, and suitable for either the dry goods,
drug or grocery business. Enquire of f. M.
Bailey, on the premises, or at this office.
may3tfe
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
TAKE NOTICE.
Consumers Of Water Of the Los An
geles City Water Company:

Consumers East of Hill and New High
tween the hours of and 9 A. M. and and
p. M. Any useless waste of water al any time
in water closets, gardens, ,etc..or any infringe
ment this rule,will necessitate the shutting
off OF the water, which will not be turned on
again but on the payment OF $500 and full
compliance with these rules. Street sprink-
ling from hose strictly prohibited.
By order OF the Board OF Trustees.
FRED. EATON,
pt, L. A. City Water Co.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
SfOCk REPORT.

Especial Dispatch to the Heraid1
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10.
MORNING QUOTATIONS.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
FOR SALE.

A Splendid Bargain. One of the best loca-
ted cottages in the city, ready furnished for
sale at a bargain. Liberal terms. Address
G.. this Office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
Business Opportunity.

A good paying saloon in convenient
locality, for sale. Stock and fixtures
complete, and lease transferred. Rea-
sons given for selling. A great bar.
gain. Enquire at the HERALD office
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

We give our readers this bit of ad-
vice gratis. For good and cheap cloth
ing go to the great Important, under
the Lafayette Hotel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
FOR SALE-FOR RENT.

EoR SAlE.-A country hotel, with ten
] acres of highly improved land, having
orange, walnut, apricot, peach and apple
trees, all bearing. Living stream of water. A
fine place for store and postoffice. For sale
at 81 800 less than cost Price $4,000, Offered
for one week only. Apply to BARBEE e.
GATES. mayl0-1w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

EOR RENT.-First class rooms, en- suite
] or single. Prices moderate. At Mrs.
Wilkins mansion, Beaudry Terrace.
maY2-lmH
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

. OOMS AND BOARD.-Three gentle
n men and their wives can be accOmmo-
dated with single or suites of rooms and
board, corner Fort and Franklin streets, one
block from Court House. Inquire at rs Main
street. marll-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

At Barnett & Hrschy's cigar you will find,
That excels par excellence all of its kind;
Tobaccos, also, of the choicest brands,
And we are the boys who supply the demands.
BARNETT & eHIRSCHY,
may7-tf IL Spring Street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

ElRST GLASS BOARD g. ROOMS.
] Suits, and large single rooms, with sun
ny exposure, at the KIMBALL MANSION,
New High street. The house is elaborately
furnished, contains all medern improve
ments, and commands charming view of
mountain and valley. nov6tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

LOUSE TO RENT.-Partly furnished.
] Enquire on the premises, Alameda ST.,
opposite the Los Angeles Wine Growers AS
sociation. apr8tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

NlD PAPERS,, suitable for wrapping,
~ for sale at this Office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

EOR SALE.-A twelve-horse mounted
power and threshing machine, with der
rick forks &C., complete. Everything about
the machine is in first-class working order,
having been used but one season. Apply to
B. d. Wilson or j. DeBarth Shorb, Lake Vine
yard. apr1l-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
STOCKS.
PUTSI PUTS PUTS
| 10 20 so
| DAYS DAYS DAYS

@ A LII 8.
To arrive at the price at which "Calls" will
be sold, add the following figures to the mar
ket price at the time the contract is taken
out:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11
WANTS-LoST-FouND.

I oST,-On Friday evening, a gentleman's
- breastpin, set with huamarine stone.
The finder will return to this office and be re-
warded. may9-lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

These distances will be subject to change,
according to the state OF the market.
may6-tf ARCHD. B. MCCAW,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

| CALLS-ABOVEj
| MARKET PRICE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-11

better cuisine can be found in the
State. The best that the market af-
fords isl ssblaced on the table and the
attendance is always gentlemanly and
acceptable. No better house can be
found in our city.
The Fireworks Committee on the
Fourth of July celebration will meet
tomorrow evening at o'clock at the
Court House. The Committee con-
sists of the following named gentle
man: G. E. Miles, T. E. Rowan, p.
Thompson, G. E. Judd, Constant
Meyer, c. E. Huber, F. R. Tanning,
Henry King.
A despatch from Santa Barbara
dated this morning, states that Sidney
f. Baldwin, son of the late ex-Su-
preme Judge Joseph Baldwin, died of
quick consumption on the steamer
Orizaba, on her voyage from San
Pedro, at the age of % years. The de-
ceased was we'll known in the legal
circles of San Francisco and was uni
versally beloved for his geniality of
character, and looked upon as young
man of great promise.
The Fourth of July Executive Com
mittee will meet next Saturday after
noon at o'clock, in the County Court
room. All the other committees are
requested to be ready to make their
reports to the Executive Committee
at that time. The Literary Commit
tee will meet at Judge Sepulveda's
chambers on Friday evening, and the
Fireworks Committee will meet at the
Court house at s o'clock the same
evening.