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, 1876-09-08
Hint. for Thought aud Practice.

The following are useful memoranda
for hydraulic calculations: l cubic foot
Of water=62.4 .425 pounds; l cubic inch
of water=O.03612 pounds; ! gallon
10 pounds, or o. l6 cubic foot. The pres
sure of water per square inch in pounds
the head in feet multiplied by 0 0.4335
Sea water=1. .027 weight of fresh water,
or Ga. IL pounds per cubic foot.
Camphorated oil is highly recon-
mended as furniture polish. This is
simply sweet oil in which gum camphor
is dissolved. The camphor serves an
additional purpose of driving away
moths.
An ordinary boiler furnace requires
300 cubic feet of air for the consump-
ton Of each pound of coal. From 13
to 20 pounds of coal may be consumed
per superficial foot of fire CRATE. Three
quarters of a foot of fire CRATE are re-
quired to evaporate one cubic foot of
water.
The binding of books may be pre-
served from mildew by brushing them
over with spirits of wine. A few drops
of any perfumed oil will secure libra
ries from the consuming effects of mold
and damp. Russia leather, which is
perfumed with the tar of the birch tree,
never molds or sustains injury from
damp. The Romans used oil of cedar
to preserve valuable manuscripts. Rus
sia leather covered books, placed in q
stationer's window, will destroy flies and
other insects.
To make hy-paper: Dissolve in one
gallon of warm water, one ounce of ar
senic and half pound of lump sugar,
in which steep sheets of white filtering
paper for few moments, until they are
thoroughly saturated, during which
time the solution should be kept agi-
tated. Then hang the sheets on lines,
and when dry scut up into pieces Of con-
venient size for sale. When required
for use, place them in shallow plates or
saucers, and moisten by pouring on them
just as much water as they will absorb.
They will be found to attract and in
simultaneously kill flies, wasps, gnats,
mosquitoes, and similar insects.
The actual horse power Of pumping
engines - quantity Of water raised per
minute in cubic feet multiplied by
hight elevated in feet, multiplied by
1sOO6Os LUG AuulCdbcQ uOIoc DOH6I VI
engines is found by dividing twice the
product of the area of the piston in
square inches multiplied by the num-
Der of revolutions per second multiplied
by the length of the stroke in feet by
$50.
Useful numbers for pumps: The
square of the diameter multiplied by
the stroke, multiplied by O.7S54, gives
capacity of the pump cylinder in cubic
inches: by 0.0O2833, in gallons; by
0 0004545, in cubic feet; by 0.02833, in
pounds fresh water.
Resistance in pounds per ton on diff
ferent roads, exclusive of the gravity:
Stone tramway, 20; paved roads, 33;
macadamixed roads, A, to 81; gravel
$50; soft sandy and gravelly ground,
210.
The following are the ordinary dimen-
sions of windmill sails: Length of
whip, 80 feet; breadth at base, u inch
es; depth at base, inches; breadth at
tip, 6 inches; depth at tip, ~ inches.
The effective horse power is found by
dividing the product of the total area
of sails in square feet and the cube of
the velocity in feet per second of the
wind by 1,OS0,OOO
, 1876-09-08

SENT round THE WORLD. Three
months is a short time to make voyage
round the world, even for piece Of pa
per. 1t has been accomplished, how
ever, in little less than three months.
The United States Mail, a journal de-
voted to postal matters, tells of a gen.
t'eman residing in the suburbs of New
York, who recently made an expert
ment, with view to ascertain how long
it takes letter to travel round the world
by mail.
He addressed letter to the United
States postal agent at Yokohama, Japan,
marked it "via Brindisi," and dis
patched the same by steamer from New
York to Southampton, England, on the
18th Of May last. The letter enclosed
another, addressed to himself at New
York, which he requested the postal
agent at Yokohama to forward TO the
United States via San Francisco, by first
steamer.
The letter arrived in England on May
oath, and was then dispatched via Brin-
disi, Alden (via Suez), Ceylon, Singa-
pore and Hongkong to Yokohama, ar
irving there July 11th. From there the
inclosed letter addressed to the writer)
was forwarded by steamer, leaving
Yokohama on July 18th, and arrived at
San Francisco July 31st; left San Fran
cisco August 9th, having accomplished
the circumferaneous journey in exactly
eighty-eight days.
, 1876-09-08

"FoR man." says Talmage, marriage
is the only estate that is right" And
if he marries a society woman, he is
lucky at the end of year if he finds he
has any estate that is sleft.-Norrich Bull
letin.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
San Francisco Markets.
SAN FRANCISCO, May |,

DAN FRANClSCO, may lie
FLoUR-Best extras jobbing at So 90 to
so; in shipping lots, S5 90 to so; superfine,
II 20 to IS. Receipts for the we, k are about
30,t 90 or. sacks.
WHEAT Receipts for the week were about
$1,000 centals. 1t is reported that some grow
ers are offering their new crop for early deliv-
cry at 81 3d. while buyers are forward AT 81 So.
shipping is quotable at 81 90 to | 62@; milling
81 62h to 20; sales yesterday of 500 SKIS coast
shipping at ST. so.
BARLEY-Coast feed, 81 10 to l Is; poor
Chevalier, 81 Is; brewing 81 1714 to 25.
OATs-Supply ample; feed ranges from So 10
to260
CoRN-Good large yellow quotable at 81 10
to l72.
RYE-Choice firm at So co.
PoTAToEs-Market overstocked and still
declining every day; Cal. are quOtable at soc
to ST. 90; Salt Lakes, 81 90; new coming in in
considerable quaint les and mostly of poor
quality; quotable at 81 so TO 3 5O.
ONIoNs-Choice Union City are So so to rs.
BEEswAX-Quotable at 30c.
TALLow-5% to 6hc.
HIDEs-Dry, 1917 to IA culed and trimmed
wet salted ~: dry kip and calf, to lOc.
salt hides. to 7c.; salt calf, 10 &C.; do. kip,
to Sc. per Id. Market we'll supplied, and ad
vices from New York give dull condition of
market there.
WooI.-Steady demand for best grades. The
price is l6 to l7c as outside for light free long
stapled Southern, l5c; for best Southern OF
eight months growth, l3 to l4c; free w0ols
that are heavy in condition are one to three
cents less than the foregoing prices blrry is
IL to l3c for best, and 10 TO lie for heavy par
GELS; Northern, II to 1870. The receipts for
the week have been heavy. aggregating
about | 900 bales; the sales for the week have
been large but mostly of the better grades.
There Is little or no demand for inferior, and
large quantities are accumulating. The Com
mission houses report sales during the week
of 100000 pounds
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
Since Mr.. L. E. Page assumed th

Since Mr.. L. E. Page assumed the
active management of the Asbestine
Stone Manufacturing Company the
new enterprise has been placed upon
substantial footing and now bids
fair to become at no distant day one
of the leading industries of our city.
There can not be doubt that the pat
ent for manufacturing this stone pos
sesses rare merit and is especially
adapted to our section where there are
no stone quarries of good quality and
conveniently accessible. All that en-
terprise required was the confidence
of our citizens and Mr.. Page is the
very man to inspire this confidence.
He is, besides, hard working
man, one who will roll up his
sleeves and go into the work
personally, guaranteeing sue
cess of whatever he attempts
We congratulate the company on
making so good choice of mana
ger.
Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement of Messrs. Moloney & Fin
messy, wagon and carriage makers.
This firm have recently established
their headquarters in the new and
commodious building on Alameda
street, between Commercial and
Also, where they have every facility
for conducting large and constantly
increasing business. Some of the
finest and most substantial vehicles in
the city have been turned out from
this shop, among which we note the
superb delivery wagon of Mr.. R. G.
McCreary and that of Mr.. Mcdonald
of the Alameda Market, just finished.
Mr.. N. G. Carter will start for the
East next Sunday accompanied by his
family and a few friends. He will
visit the Centennial and will doubt
less bring back with him a large party
of excursionists.
Pianos for rent and rents credited as
part payment If purchased within
three months, at Patrick's, No. 80
Spring street. maye-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
Santa Monica Lots.

On Saturday there will be an auc-
tion sale of lots in Central addition
Santa Monica. This tract is one of
the most favored localities on the sea-
side and is rapidly being taken up for
elegant Simmer residences. Thou
sands of dollars are being expended
this season on or near these COM
manding lots, and an investment at
auction prices will make a large re-
turn to the purchaser. An excursion
train will leave the depot at 10 A. NJ.
Saturday, returning will leave Santa
Monica at P. NJ. The~sale will take
place at p. NJ. in front of the Santa
Monica hotel and Jones Il Noyes will
act as statesmen. Terms-one half
cash, balance in six months at 10 per
cent. Amounts over $3.50, one third
cash, balance in six and twelve
months.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12

D. E. Merriam and Ralph Leonard
have formed 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 J. w. Potts, or J. III.
Blanchard, at the office of Gould d
Blanchard, Temple Block. a29tf
For elegant rooms and first-class
board go 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, Also
street. aprl2-1w
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. 1t 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. tt
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., 1876-05-12
A Card.

ED. HERALD: The E1press has
been parading my name in its col
umns as "Cdmeron the market man,
Now whenever | wish to advertise my
business more extensively shall do
so through the columns of a respecta-
BILE paper, and not through so hetero-
geneous a mass of corruption as the
evening Lynch-ing arrangement.
r. CAMERON.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
HELD FOR POSTAGE.
nnay7-tf

The following is a list of the letters held for
postage in the Los Angeles Postofice up to
May l1th. 1875:
Althof & Bohls, San Francisco.
Cutler Miss A A, st Johns, New Brunswick.
Gldemeaster f H, San Francisco.
Miles K NJ, san Francisco.
Newman Miss Hettie, Wilton Junction,
Iowa.
UNAVAILABLE ;-Daniels Henry, Doluen
City.
Cruze A, Fuheing Conrad, East Randolph,
Humbold Co. Wis.
H. X. w. BENT, P. M.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
COURT REPORTS.
District COurt-Sepulveda, j.

District COurt-Sepulveda, j.
THURSDAY, May IL.
Harriet G. Smith VS. Thomas A. Garey-Mo-
tion to strike out portions oil the amended an :
swer granted so far only as relates to the cor
rected claim, commencing on line 8, page 6,
OF amended answer ending on line 25, page
10 OF said pleading.
L. H. Taffe VS. Wilson ct al-Parties ap-
peared by counsel, etc. Plaintiff offers in ev-
idence judgment roll in case the people VS.
Hartman, the Sheriff's return of said real es-
tate under said judgment deed from Sheriff of
San Diego county to w. S. Gardner & Grant,
from Gardner to ]. w. Tryon. To this intro
due ion of lhe foregoing eX , defendants
counsel objects. Ruling reserved Argu-
ment on motion for new suit set for to-mor-
row at pm.
B. Cox VS. w. Howard Demurrer sus-
tanned; ten days to amend.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
The Fabbri Troupe.

This eminent operate combination
have arrived at the Pico House and
propose to give our citizens an unex-
ampled opportunity of witnessing the
grand opera. Such a constellation of
artists have never visited Los Angeles
and we hope our citizens will show
their taste by crowding the hall next
Monday night on the occasion of the
presentation of "Il Trovatore." Sc.
cure seats at Lewin's.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
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 mportant, under
the Lafayette hotel. Do thou like
wise.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
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.
a6-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
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. apr15tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12

At Barnett & Hirschy's a 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 e. HIRSCHY,
may7-tf lU Spring Street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12

Tomorrow the Congregational Sum
day School will enjoy the pleasures of
picnic at Santa Monica. The rail-
road company has kindly reduced the
fare to fifty cents for adults and twen-
ty five cents for children for the round
trip. This measure gives the public
an opportunity to enjoy pleasant re-
creation for reasonable outlay.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
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., 1876-05-12

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., 1876-05-12
SfOCK REPORT.

BY ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TELEGRAPH LINE.
Especial Dispatch to the Herald.]
SAN FRANCISCO, May IL.
MORNING OITOTATIONS
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
FOR SAUE-FOR RENT.

EOR RENT.-First class rooms, en- suite
] or single. Prices moderate. At Mrs.
Wilkins mansion, Beaudry Terrace.
mavo-lpE
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
Los ANGELES TEMPERATURE

EDWARD p. TOMKINSON.
The Lodge, Green Meadows, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12
STOCKS.
PUTS PUTS PUTS
10 20 30
DAYS DAYS DAYS

@ A L L ..
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., 1876-05-12
WANTS-LoST-FouND.

OST.-On Friday evening, gentleman's
- breastpin, set with huamarine stone
The finder will return to this office and be re-
warded may9-lw
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12

These distances will be subject to change,
according to the state OF the market.
may6-tf ARCHD. B. MCCAW.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12

NLD PAPERS,, suitable for wrapping,
~ for sale at this Office.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-05-12

] = Enquire on The premises, Alameda ST.,
opposite the Los Angeles Wine Growers AS
sociation. apr6tf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-01
sOBTTUARY.


In the death of Mr.. G. Nj. d. Bloss, of
the Cincinnati Enquirer, noted landmark
in Ohio and western Journalism has passed
away. Walking Saturday evening on the
Little Miami Railroad track, in returning
from the house of friend, near his own
home, at Branch Hill station, sixteen
miles from Cincinnati, he was run down
by an express train aud instantly killed.
The engineer of the train saw him on the
track and blew the whistle, but Mr.. Bloss,
apparently not hearing the signal, remained
on the track; the air break was used ID
ettectually, and he was struck by the en-
CINE, his skull crushed and both legs
broken. The accident occurred near to his
house, and his body was recognized by the
railroad men and carried to his home.
Mr.. Bloss, though formerly the editor
of the Enquirer, has had no part in the
editorial management of the paper for ten
years; yet, until within year, he has
written occasionally for its editorial
columns. He was warm personal friend
of George Ii. Pendleton, and in 1865
wrote a work entitled the life and
Speeches" of that gentleman, then an
aspirant for presidential honors. Mr..
Bloss had wonderful faculty for remem-
bering political dates aud events. He was
called the walking statistician," and
could give from memory the votes, the
candidates, and resolutions passed at any
political convention within the past twenty
years. He has probably written more
sets of resolutions for Ohio Democratic
conventions than any other man. and has
thus helped to frame the political policy OF
the state. In his best days he was a clear
and forcible political writer, garnishing
from his well stored memory, his articles
with facts and statistics. He seldom at.
tempted to treat subjects outside of the
line of party politics
Bloss is perhaps as widely known for Lis
eccentric penmanship as for any other
circumstance. Most every considerable
collector of autographs has specimens
which serve as 'horrid illustrations" OF
what can be done in this line "BirG
tracks and chain lightning" are but
feeble comparisons for characterizine
it. Not word or letter on page car
be deciphered 1t cannot be told which i:
the top and which the bottom of the
sheet. The only persons living who coulC
read it were two compositors in the En-
qu.rer printing Office, who had worked OF
it for fifteen years. 1t was doubted wheth
er Bloss could read it himself. Wher
questioned as to his Manuscript, his reply
was. Ask the compositor."
In his personal relations he was a kind
amiable, and genial man. He had ON,
fault, which grew upon him in his late
years, abridged his usefulness, ard cast
shadow over his editorial career. Thi:
weakness probably mad some connection
with the accident which terminated hi
life.
He never held Office, though two years ag,
he was a candidate for congess but failet
to be elected owing to the lukewarmnes
Of his partisans. He was in his 50th year
He was born IN Derby, VT, and leaves
wife and four children.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-01
Tilden and the Presideac,

in the court house, Saturday June II, TO choose a
county committee, and delegates to the state con
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-01
Conventions.
NATIoNAL,REPuBLIcI
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC

at Cincinnati Wednesday June IA. Each state hA
district. ..
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-01
MEDICAL.
SYMPTOMS OF WORMS.

TNHE countenance is pale and leaden-
i colored, with occasional fushes, or
a circumscribed spot on one or both
cheeks; the eyes become dull the pupils
dilate; an azure semicircle runs along
the lower eye-lid ; the nose is irritated,
swells, and sometimes bleeds; SWELL
ing of the upper lip; occasional head
ache, with humming or throbbing of
the ears; an unusual secretion of saliva;
Shiny or furred tongue; breath very
foul, particularly in the morning; ap-
petite variable, sometimes voracious,
with a gnawing sensation of the stomach,
at Others, entirely gone fleeting pains
in the stomach !; occasional nausea and
vomiting; violent pains throughout the
abdomen; bowels irregular, at times
costive /; stools Shiny not unfrequentlv
tinged with blood belly swollen and
hard urine turbid; respiration occa-
sionally difficult, and accompanied by
hiccough; cough sometimes dry and
convulsive; uneasy and disturbed sleep,
with grinding of the teeth; temper
variable, but generally irritable, &c.
Whenever the above symptoms
are found to exist,
DR.. C. McLANE'S VERMIFUGE
Will certainly effect cure.
1T DOES NOT CONTAIN MERCURY
in any form it is an innocent prepa-
ration, net capable ef doing the slightest
injury to tie mOSt tender Infant.
The genuine DR.. McLANE'S VERM1-
FUcE bears the signatures ofC. McLANE
and FLEMING BROS. on the wrapper.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-01
DR.. c. n1cLANE'S
LIVER PILLS,

These Pills areenot recommended as
a remedy for call the ills that flesh is
heir to," but in affections of the Liver,
andinall Bilious Complaints, Dyspepsia
and Sick Headache, or diseases of that
character, they -tand without a rival.
AGUE AND FEVER.
No better c..thartic can be used pre-
paratory to, or after taking Quinine.
As a simple purgative they are I'M
equaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine are never sugar coated.
Each box has red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression DIR. McLANE's
LIVER PILLS.
Each wrapper bears the signatures of
{. McLANE and FLEMING Bros.
Sold by all respectable druggists and
country storekeepers generally.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-01
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY,

at Geneseo, Wednesday, June 2, to nominate cand
date for congress.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-01

eEThe attention. Of .thosesaflicted with Colds
Coughs, or with any disease OF the Lungs, is dlrec
ted to this valurale remedy. Colds and Coughs are
easily taken. and If neglected may lead to disease
of the lungo. What is needed under such circum
stances is a reliable remedy-rpeedy In affording
relief and efectual In arresting further progress
the disease.
Sold by all Druggists and Apotheearies, and in
Rock Island by John. Bengston. Emil Kehler, g
Bruerpertaud Bensex Il Thomas,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-01
NAPANOCEI

For Book BINDING or Ruling, 60 to
The ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick. Leaye orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post Office. tf