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Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
SUNDAY. Y,.....,..-.......... FEB. 6, 1876

In our NEW TO-DAY is the card of
the Los Angeles Land Association.
They propose to open the sale of the
season by selling, at public auction,
lots in the town of Pomona and farm
ing lands in the tract surrounding that
beautiful site on the 22d, 23d and oath
of this month. We shall take a run
out there in a day or two in order to
give to the readers of the HERALD an
accurate description of the place and
surrounding country. We have fire.
quently passed through that beautiful
valley, but took no accurate notes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
The President and Thieves.

There is a manifest disposition upon
the part of some editors, and others,
to associate the name of the President
with the whisky thieves. The least
intimation of such thing is a dis
grace to the American nation, and we
are sorry, very sorry, to see it alluded
to in SO many of our exchanges. tits
not possible that these writers can be
sincere. One minutes reflection will
satisfy any man of common sense.
Does any one suppose that the
President would have permitted the
investigation to proceed which threat
ened to expose the whole fraud and all
who participated in them, if he him
self belonged to them? OF course not;
with his power he could have brushed
aside the investigation with a breath;
and if there was the shadow of guilt
attached to him he would have done
it. We doubt if there is man in the
United States more astounded at the
revelations made than General GRANT
and not one half so much mortified.
No, it is not that they believe GRANT
guilty that they insinuate these
things, but it is malignant fling at
the third term. Republicans and
Democrats have equally participated
in these insinuations, and all for the
same object. We were born, raised
and lived in the South all our life
have opposed General GRANT and the
Republican party always, but we dep
recate any attempt upon the part of
the press TO disgrace the nation in or
der to blacken the character of its
chief magistrate. There is rule in
the discipline of some of our churches
which forbids their members to speak
evil Of magistrates. We can see the
propriety of such rule, especially in
. Democratic Government. A coun-
try is in great danger when the peo-
pie cease to respect official position.
Besides, the very opposite of what is
desired will be the effect of those in
situations. Many unworthy men
have been elected by the slanders of
their opponents. True he give his
confidence to some bad men, but when
we consider the character of Gen.
GRANT the mystery is at once solved.
He has no perception of character,
his friendship is sincere and his hatred
is intense. Hence he could despise
CHARLES SUMNER and love JOHNNY
MCDONALD, having all confidence in
the latter's integrity even to the very
doors of the prison. We do not dis
like Gen. GRANT for these traits of
character, but we consider such traits
very dangerous to the public in carry
ing on the highest functions of govern
ment. If the President is capable of
learning anything from experience,
he will certainly be much wiser in the
future.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
General Misunderstanding.

'"The things that would not, that
do l." This is the language of a man
of great renown, uttered over eighteen
centuries ago, and indicates that there
was a general misunderstanding of
things in that early period as at pres
enf. He dill not understand the world
and the world misunderstood him,
and this general misunderstanding
was the prime cause ofthe many dis
asters and terrible conflicts through
which he passed. The same is true of
every good man from the days of Paul
to the present time. The moment a
man becomes unselfish and acts for
tue good of others he is misunder-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
Night Dispatches.
EASTERN NEWS.
Postal Teles rapi,.

New YORK, Feb. 5th.-The Compa-
ny called the United States Postal
Telegraph Company has been organ
lied under the laws of this State for
the purpose of constructing lines
throughout the United States and Can
adas, to be operated under letters of
patent granted to w. A. Sawyer, on
an invention by which messages are
to be transmitted over wires and ap-
pearing at distant terminus in ex-
act hand writing of the sender.
The instrument invented by Saw
yer is simple constructed and easily
worked. Fifty to one hundred and fifty
words per minute can be transmitted
in PERSONS own hand writing. 1t is
practically letter writing by telegraph.
The company starts with capital of
two million dollars. The officers are
J. J. Cisco, President; A. n. Alberon,
of New York, Vice President; f. r.
Mills, of New York, Secretary; A.
Kettle, of New York, and JIG. Smith,
q Hackensack, formerly of the Frank
lin and A. & P. telegraph companies,
General superintendent.
Rubenstein.
New YORK, Feb. 5th.-Rubenstein
the alleged murderer Of Sarah Alex
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
A Profitable Ship.

The Mystic, Conn. Press says, the
well known fast ship, David Crockett,
owned in Mystic and New York, has
been most profitable source of in
come to her owners. She was launched
In 1858, twenty-five years ago, from
the yard of Geo. Greenman d Co., be-
ing for Everette, Brown & Co., of New
York, Capt. Joseph Spencer, now
agent for Lawrence. Giles & Co., in
whose line she runs. Her first
cost was 5000, and she has divided
among her owners, above all expenses
repairs, etc., the sum of S443, 900, pay
ing for herself almost five times, and
she is still good and substantial ves-
sci. Many new and staunch ship
has gone to Davy Jones' locker while
she has thus been coming money for
her Mystic and New York owners.
She has never called on the under
writers for a dollar of insurance,
though at one time some $1,5OO were
paid without any demand being
made.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
Mexican Troubles.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 9TH
Information has been received here
that the Mexican Revolution is gain.
ing ground. The entire Western part
of Couhuila is in arms; also the Pacif-
ic States and Fagaulitas, Nueva, Leon,
San Luis and all Northern Mexico.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
A whisky Victim.

CINCINNATI, o., Feb. 5th.-Henry
o. Jaynes, one of the convicted whisky
swindles, was found in an insensible
condition in the Jail where confined.
He had been hard drinker and cut
ting off daily beverage too suddenly
was thought to be the cause of his
present condition. 1t is not believed
he can recover.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
Removal.

Messrs. Johannsen & Co. have 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-
tablishment and inspect the elegant lot of
goods on display, which comprises everything
in the line of furniture and upholstery, from
pine table and bedroom suit to an 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., 1876-02-06

The German Dramatic Section of
Turner's are practicing for theatrical
exhibition.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
G A M e r O NJ IS
LOS ANGELES
Fish, Game and Poultry Market,
Corner of Court and Spring Streets.

= ISH Poultry and all kinds of Wild Game,
received twice each day. Having had
many years experience in the business, and
and the best facilities at his market, he is
prepared TO furnish the public of Los Angeles
and adjacent towns with everything in the
line at low prices aud short notice. Benefi-
cial to all! Attention, hotel and restaurant
keepers of Ell Monte, Spadra, San Bernardino,
Cotton, Anaheim, and all other towns in this
vicinity! Send in your orders for Fresh Fish.
Fish can be furnished to any of the above
places in "A hours time from the ocean, by
sending to CAMERON, with definite orders.
All kinds of fish at the uniform rate of eight
Oents per pound.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
Eos Aaselcs Aem'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., 1876-02-06

CALIENTE, Feb. 4th.-The following
passengers for Los Angeles left on
the Telegraph Stage Line to-day:
M. III. Wood, Emilio Bella and Mrs.
Hillard Calhorn.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
Medical Gard.

DR.. II. C. Gale, who graduated in the Ohio
Medical College in 1912, after practicing his
profession in Southern Indiana tor nearly
thirty-four years, has located in Los Angeles,
and respectfully tenders his professional SER
vices to those who ray choose to consult him.
Believing as he does that Southern California
test the durability of ftubercular consumption,
he will in conjunction with his general prac-
tice, give that disease special:attention. His
diploma will be cheerfully shown to any
gentleman who may honor him by calling TO
see the same. Office in Ducommun Building
with DR.. Burgess. decSf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06

Angeles and independence railroad will cross
the Southern Pacific at Pomona, giving the
town the benefit of two railroads to Los An
geles and tide water, and eventually an out
let to Texas, Salt Lake City and San Fran
CISCO This is he only town in Southern Cal
itornia, outside of Los Angeles, that has
prospect Of O second railroad line,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1876-02-06
AVENUES AND DRIVES.

are laid out avenues one hundred feet wide,
at the intersection of which, in the center of
the town, is block set apart for the erection
of the hotel. On either side OF the town
are avenues of the same width. All six ave-
nues will be graded by the Association, end
set out to shade trees, making six mile
drive without leaving the town.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
A New Confidence Game,

Confidence men are always inventing
some new scheme to swindle the unwary
granger. Every day at the second class
hotels, where grangers and drovers make
their headquarters, the clerk is ap-
preached to to show some unfortuna ate
the way to che police station to recover
his lost wallet The latest device is for
one Of these sharpers to get himself up
to look as much like granger as possi-
BILE, and then stand around the hotel
until he can make the acquaintance of
his victim. After doing so he invites
the victim to take a walk, and tells him
that there are so many sharpers about
that he had better leave his pocketbook
with the clerk of the hotel. The sharper
takes out his pocke tbook, shows large
amount of bills and the victim hands
him his. He ties string around them
both, takes them to the desk and re-
ceives check for them. They stroll off
together, and finally the thief leaves the
granger standing in some saloon, while
Lac goes out to see a friend. The gran
ger waits, and while he is looking for the
return of his friend, the tdief presents
his check and gets both of the pocket
books. This trick has been played q
number of times of late in Chicago.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
Washing Dresses.

There is no doubt, says a Saratoga
correspondent, as to the desirahility of
wearing washing dresses in summer, and
it is matter of surprise to good people
who live in their own homes and have
their own laundresses, and can put in as
many futed dresses and skirts in the
wash as they please, that the fashionable
women who live in hotels and go to the
watering places avoid them, and stick
to silk and wooden tissues, when these
useful fabrics stick to them. But the
reason is found in the length of the
bills. A cotton or linen dress does not
cost so much in the first place, but it is
bill of expense right straight through.
A little friend of mine cried when her
bill for washing three dresses came home
the other day; it was Sl9.75. She had
thought herself az tait in these things.
She had considered she was making
ample allowance in appropriating So as
the expense for the most elaborate, and
$2 each for the others, and had strug
gled with her desire to have her dresses
nicely "done up" and her prudence for
long time before finally taking the
step, and she could hardly forgive her.
self for not discovering exactly what the
cost would be before venturing. :" 1t is
the last time / will ever have washing
dress as long as live, she said. Yet
these were nothing compared with the
cost of " doing up" the dresses which
are masses of delicately plated ruffles,
putting and lace.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
What lie Would Do.

An immigrant was arguing strongly
in favor of ian equal division of property
in the blessed land of his adoption.
"Well, suppose such division were to
take place." said his opponent, show
much do you think would fall to your
share 9''
"Why, I don't know exactly" re,
piled league, "but / should suppose
something like two thousand dollars,
more or less."
"Well, what would you do with your
portion when you got it9" asked the
other.
"Why, I'm the man as would spend
it, would not 2"
Sand when thatwas gone, what would
you do next 2" demanded the other.
"What would I do nexta" returned
the equalizing philosopher. "Why,
what should do, my jewel, but be after
having another division 2"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
Cableing Across the Atlantic.

How long does it take to transmit a
message through the Atlantic cable =?
The New York Journal of Commerce.
has been investigating this question,
and, simple as it looks at first sight,
there are many singular and interesting
points in the answer. , When the elec-
tricity is applied to the cable at one end,
two-tenths of a second pass before any
effect is felt at the other end, and three
seconds are consumed before the full
force of the current is in action. The
first signal is felt'in four-tenths of a
second, but the following ones go
through more rapidly. As many as
seventeen words have been sent over
the Atlantic cable in one minute; fifteen
can usually be sent under pressure, and
twelve words minute is good work
ing rate. Messages of twelve words
have been sent all the way from New
York to London in two minutes. A fact
not yet explained by the scientists is that
the electricity does not move as rapidly
from New York to London as in the
opposite direction.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
Josie Mansfleld's Mansion.

Says the New York Express A large
brown stone mansion on the north side
of Twenty-third street, between Eighth
and Ninth avenues, for many years was
the noted residence of Josie Mansfield.
1t was in this dwelling that many of the
prominent members OF the old Tammany
and Erie railway rings met and enjoyed
the gorgeous generosity of Col. Fisk
and the society of Miss Mansfield, for
she could charm when she pleased, be-
ing well educated and thoroughly in
formed upon general topics, and her
conversational faculties perfectly cult
vated. She was at that time the beau
tiful houri of that peculiar paradise, and
reigned supreme. Here, especially on
New Years day, she held high and
festive court, surrounded by every ap-
pointmeIt that wealth could contribute
and taste suggest. Her personal ap-
pearance was perfectly gore eous, and
the dimly lighted rooms fairly in
toxicated the senses with the perfume of
the bewildering profusion of the choicest
natural flowers that the liberal purse of
her patron had furnished. Her court
upon these occasions was attended by
eminent judges, prominent lawyers and
doctors, politicians, authors, actors,
brokers, railroad kings, sporting gentle
men, otficeholders, Office seekers, and
Bohemians, all vieing with each other
IN paying homage to the power and
beauty of this Cyprian queen.
The last New Years day that she held
her court seemed to excel in brilliancy
and the distingue throng that crowded
her salons any that had preceded it, and
she fairly outshone herself. Among the
gayest of the gay two persons in particu-
lar were noticeable, and as they quaffed
the sparkling wine and drank to her
health and beauty, they pledged also to"
each other eternal friendship. Alas
how soon was one to realize that "a
thing of beauty is not Joy forever"
and the other to taste the paugs of a bit
ter death But 80 it proved. Toward
tho close of that New Years night the
two stood together and chatted merrily.
When the next New Years day
arrived, what transformation scene
had taken place One of those three
persons was sleeping the sleep of death
away off IN narrow cell in country
churchyard I; the other in narrow cell
OF a walled prison, with no sleep bnt the
fevered sleep of an over excited brain,
and in condition worse than death
could bring and she-perhaps beauti-
ful-yet now wretched. and if not
sleepless outcast, certainly with no home
"a wanderer in strangeland and among
strange faces. Since then that house
has changed hands several times, and
that New Years night was the last that
revelry held her court there. Col. Fisk.
from the first to the last. expended
$4,000 for and upon it, and a short
time ago it was sold for $50, 900, and is
now the property of Nine. DaVivo. 1t
is superb mansion, and its decrease in
valuation is caused, not by reason of its
former associations, but by the present
immense depreciation in real estate.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
Girls, Don't Do 1t. {"

"Don't do whata" our fair readers
will ask. There are great many things
you ought to do, and a still greater num-
Der that you had better not do. Fore
most and prominent among the latter is
to reform drunkard by marrying him.
Depend upon it, if you cannot keep
him sober during those days of the
average woman's strongest influence
over wayward men, the season of court
ship, the chances will be against sue
cess. Some women have succeeded in
this labor of love, but there are 10. 600
failures to one success. 1t is field OF
missionary labor that few Of the sex are
fitted to enter. If John gets drunk
once a month while he is billing and
cooling, depend upon it he will require
semi-monthly seasons of Bacchanalian
recreation when he becomes Benedict.
A man who gets drunk is necessarily a
bad or foolish man when he is under
the influence Of liquor, and is very apt
to soon become bad man whether
drunk or sober. The romantic idea,
that woman who can reform drunk
ard is deserving Of crown of glory, is
all the veriest bosh. They would be
shocked by the suggestion that man
who marries fallen woman and re-
stores her to o life of virtue would be
deserving the praise of all mankind.
The latter would be much easier task
| than the former, and more likely to
succeed. The debasement in one case
is generally incurable, and scorns the
influence of kindness or affection, while
in the other the opportunity to escape
from life of degradation would in
most cases insure hearty cooperation
with the missionary i'll such field. But
the drunkard, as is generally the case,
may be addicted to q number of other
vices, each one of which ought to be
considered as repulsive as that of drink
ing.
Still, the experiment is tried by new
votaries, who think they can succeed
where others failed. 1t is terrible de-
fusion. Love and devotion are power
less on q drunkard. Nothing but an
iron will and tirmness that few women
possess can check the career of a man
who has once taken hold of strong
drink. He must become subject to her
will, and be restrained from his evil
courses by power stronger than love
or kindness. There are enough men
who become drunkards after Marriage
for all reasonable purposes cf expert
ment, without taking them fuIly trained
in n career of vice and Gebauchery.
Therefore, we say "Girls, don't do
il |"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
Spurious Wines.

The wines which are offered in the
American hotels, marked as Chateau
Margaux, Chateau Laffitte, and so on,
are chiefly spurious mixtures made in
Cette. Indeed, the United States is
said to be the largest purchaser of
these adulterated wines. They are
manufactured very skillfully, and it re-
quires trained palate to detect them;
their effects, however, soon betray them
in headache, dullness, and disordered
stomach. LIMITATIONS are made of cele-
brated brands according to order, and
when the guest is invited to drink a
Chambertin or a Laffitte at one of our
hotel tables, he generally swallows a
hemical preparation.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
An Old Soldier.

General Chanzy, governor of Algeria,
has spent nearly all his life there. Once
(his rank then was captain) he was
blockaded in block house by swarm
of Kabyles; his communications were
cut; the garrison first was put on half,
then on quarter rations, but still the
stores went down. Puzzling his brain
how to supply the commissariat, Chenzy
walked up and down, tapping his saber
against superb pair Of boots he had
just bought before leaving Algiers. At
the same time he heard trooper whist
ling the familiar air /: "Ahl il a dcs
bottles, Bastien!" "Thunder!" said
Chanzy, "but that creature has given
me an idea. My children" he added
aloud to the men, "when oil gives out
we will feed on my boots. They will
last two days" Happily next day re-en-
forcements and supply train arrived,
and the famous boots were spared, but
the general has kept them ever since.
1t was Chanzy also who was returning
from raid and overheard his men
growing over forced march. It's
we'll enough for him" they said; "he
goes on horseback and can stand forced
marches" A little while afterward the
general halted the column. "Now,
boys" he said, "you shall have o square
meal. Turn loose a dozen sheep, there
Whoever captures one keeps it." In q
trice the sheep were securing over the
desert, but the men, breaking ranks,
were after them, and, after a lively
chase brought them back in triumph.
Chanzy was waiting for them. "There u
he said; "since you can run SO fast to
fill your bellies, you eau last this march
OUT And he tackled five miles to it.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
When a patriotic Scot sowed thistle

When patriotic Scot sowed thistle
seed in Australia to remind him of home,
he bestowed very left handed boon on
his adopted country. Nor is the rabbit
just now regarded with favor at the anti
podes. They have multiplied so prodi-
giously, especially in New Zealand, as
to become perfect pest, and one reason
for this is, that nature thore has provided
no polecat or weasels to destroy them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07

RAnRoAps.-We learn from the Rail
road Manual that out of 691 railways
only 1865 pay dividends. These, how
ever, though less than one-fourth of the
railway system in number, embrace
many of the more important and costly
lines. The dividend paying roads have,
in the aggregate, "a, 829 miles in opera
tion, and stock amounting to 81, ,047,-
SS7, 832. The non-paying roads have
46, $50 miles in operation and 81, $780,
773, 449 in stock.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
l Will Scream.

"I'll scream if you touch me !"
Exclaimed q pert miss
Whose 10 yer was seeking
An innocent kiss.
By this prudish conduct
Cold water was thrown
The lover drew backward
And--let her alone!
"I'll scream if you touch me
She hollered once more.
He cried: "I'm not near you,
And found it bore.
She quickly subsided,
Grew tender to view,
And whispered quite softly:
"I'll scream till you dol"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07

We all do more harm than we intend,
and less good.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1876-09-07
" Cover Them Over"

Cover them over with beautiful flowers,
Deck them with garlands those brothers of