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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
u. $. LAND OFFICE,
Los Angeles, December 10, 1873.

Notice is hereby given that John B..
Jackson has this day filed in this office
his application for the purchase OF lots
and 2, section 20, I. 2 south, X. 10 west s.
b. M, under the provisions Of an Act OF
Congress approved June 81, 1873, provid-
ing for the sale of tim ber lands. ETC.,
SAID tract containing 38 99l00 acres.
Any person or persons claiming any
adverse interest in said tract is required
to present the same at this Office within
sixty days from the date of first publica
ton hereo otherwise said clam will be
barred, in virtue of the provisions OF this
Act. ALFRED JAMES,
dl2-60t Register.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the part
name of fHOFFMANN & SCH HMITT,i in the
Cosmopolitan saloon, Is this day dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr.. Otto
Schmitt retiring.
Mr. Henry HOFFMAN, will carry on the
business as heretofore, and will pay all
ou standing deots and collect all bills
due to tho late firm.
HENRY HOFFMAN,.
OTTO SCHMITT.
Los Angeles, Dec. IA, 1878. dl5-lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
Creditors Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors
of the estate OF ApolOnio Dominguez, de-
ceased, that all persons having claims
against said deceased are required to pre-.
s61tbheaIee eectWItttih the neoes airy ouchers,
fee OF MeSsrs. Howard, Brousseat, n&
Los Angeles, county of Los Angeles,
State OF California, viz: No. 20 temple
block, in said city, within four mon hs
from the first publication OF this notice.
MEkChD l.. DE DOMINIQUE and
FLORENClO DOMINGUEZ,
Executors of the last will of Apolonio
DomingueZ, deceased.
Los Angeles, Nov. II, 1873. n15-4w
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Notice Of Application for
Pardon.

In the County Court ofthe County OF Los
Angeles, State OF California.
In the matter of the application of De-
los Campbell for the pardon of Alfred T..
Ferris, tried and convicted on the 9TH
day of May, A. d. 1877, of the CRIME OF ar
son in the second degree, in the County
Court OF the county of Los Angeles,
state of California. and by the Judge OF
said Court on the 30th day of May, A. D.
1877, sentenced to be imprisoned in the
State Prison of the State of California for
4 period of three years:
You will please take notice that 1t Is
the Intention OF the undersigned to ap-
ply TO His Excellenoy, VIM. Irwin. Gov
ernor of the state OF California, tor the
pardon of said Alfred X. Ferris and for
his restoration to citizenship.
DELOS CAMPBELL.
To G, e. THOM, Esq, District Attorney
for Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles, November %. 1878.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
Certificate Of Co-Fartner-
ship.

This certifiies that James Washington
Torr, Charles Lafayette Torr and John
Ii orner, all residents of the city of Los
Angeles, county of Los Angeles, State OF
California, have formed a co-partnership p
under the name, style and firm OF "Tne
Los Angeles Woolen Company
That said partnership commenced on
the I'd day of december, 1873
That its principal place Of business is
in the city of Los Angeles aforesaid.
In witness VIII hereof, said partners have
hereunto signed their names in full, this
eth day of Decem ber, 1873.
JAMES WASHINGTON TORR.
CHARLES LAFAYETTE TORR.
JOHN HORNER.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

Notice is hereby given that at a meeting
OF the Board of Directors, held on the 22d
day OF November, 1878, an assessment OF
$50 per share was levied upon
the capital stock ofthe corporation, pay
able Immediately, in United States gold
coin, to the Secre tary, at the office of the
company, No. As spring street, up stairs
1y stock upon which this assessment
shah remain unpaid on the 25th day of De-
cemb mber, 1873, Will be delinquent and ad-
vertised for sale at public auction; and
| unless payment is made before, will be
sold ON SATURDAY, the llth day of
| January, 1879, at O'Clock p. M, to pay
| the delinque mt assessment, together with
| cost of advertising and expenses OF sale.
By order of the Board of Directors.
| FRANK B. TANNING,
| Secretary.
Ofice--Mott Building, 4S Spring street,
Los Angeles, Cal.
| Los Angeles, y ovember %, 1873. n2atd
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
SATURDAY, THE 28th DAY OF
DECEMBER. 1878,

AT one o'clock p. NJ. of that day, at New
hall, county of Los Angeles, | will sell
all the right, title and interest Of said
Tinney Club Mining Company in and to
the above described properly, at public
auction, for cash. gold coin, to the high
est and best bidder, to satisfy said exc
cution and all costs.
Dated at Newball. the 9Th day of Do
cember, 1873. JOHN HOWE,
u6-law-iw Constable.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
TEUT0NIA SALOON,

GUST. PERET has bougt. to-day the
Teutonia saloon, opposI - Cardons-
Block, where he will keen dy ur,gN
LIQUORS and CIGAR KS. -
LUNCH from IL A. M tolP
BEER, FIVE Gems.
All friends and acqu.lintan ces are re-
specially invited to give me a call,
dl5-Im
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

And In accordance with law and an or.
der of the Board OF Directors made on
the 5th day of November, 1873, so many
shares of each parcel OF such stock as
may be necessary Will be sold at public
auction, at the Secretary's office, Baker
block, Main street, Los Angeles,
California, on SATURDAY, the 2Sth day
OF December, 1878. at the hour OF two
O'Clock p. M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses o.
the sale.
j. d. DUNLAP, Secretary.
Oflice-Baker Block, Los Angeles, Cal
dl7 I'd
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
FOR SALE.

By the Lake Vineyard Land and Water
Association, the best Orange and Semi.
Tropical Fruit Land in the State. Water
rig hit goes with the land. Apply to the
office of p. Beaudry, No. 81 New High st.
apl8tf +. w. WOOD, Secretary.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
LEGAL.
LOS ANGELES OIL COMPANY.
Location of principal place of business.
Los Angeles, California. Location of
works. Ventura county, California.

Notice is hereby given that at
meeting OF the Board of Dlrec-
tors of this Company held on
the sth day OF November, 1873, an as
sessment (No. O. of twenty-five cents per
share was levied upon the cap
ital stock of the company, payable i'm
mediately, in U. S. gold coin, 10 the Sec
retary, at his office, No. Temple Block,
city OF Los Angeles.
Any stock upon which this assessment
remains unpaid on the 9th day of jan
uary, 1879, will be delinquent and ad-
vertised Tor sale at public auction, and,
unless paid before will be sold on the
29th day of January, 1879, 10 pay the
delinquent assessment, together with
costs OF advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of the Board OF Directors.
VIM. ]. NEELY, Secretary.
No Tenn pie Block. Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles. November Is. 1878. n16td
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
WANTS-LOST-FOUND.
Engineer Wanted.

a competent, temperate, steady engi-
neer, to run q steam engine in grist
mill and make himself useful in any
work required. Wages, so per month.
Address, W tn references, A. GUY
SMITH & CO., Anaheim, Cal. DIG
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
LAND FOR SALE

500 ACRES OF Good Farming Land,
in lots to suit purchasers, on the Ballona
Ranch, five miles this side of Santa Mon
ica, on the Santa Monica road. Terms
reasonable. Address p. o. Box ll4l.
n22 Am
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the
late firm OF 4. u. WILSON d CO. are
hereby notified and requested to present
the same at once to the undersigned, at
his residence, at San Marine, Los Ange-
les county; and all persons indebted to
said firm are hereby notified and request
ed to settle their accounts without delay.
Dated April 18th, 1873.
apl8tf j. DE BARTH SHORE.
Per L. & II.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ss
County OF Los Angeles. '''

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE.
A. w. Potts, being first duly sworn on
his oath deposes and says that he is a
male citizen of the United states and of
the State of California, over the age of
twenty-one years, and has no interest in
the pardon of the said Alfred h. Ferris;
thatha knows c. L. Ihom, Esq, District
Attorney in and for the county of Los
angeles, state of California, and he
served the annexed and foregoing notice
of application upon said c. Il. Thom, AS
such District Attorney, on the 22d day of
November, 1878, at the county Of Los An
geles, by personally delivering to him u
true copy thereof. A. w. POTTS.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
22d day of N November, a. d. 1873.
lSeall A. j. KING,
n24-lm Notary Public.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

And in accordance with law, and an Or
der OF the Board of Directors, made on
the fifth day of October, lS78 so
many shares of each parcel OF such stock
as may be necessary Will be sold at pu b.
lie auction, at tho Company's Of
fee, No. % Montgomery street,
san Francisco, California. on TIL URS-
DAY, the 9th day of Decem Der, 1878, at the
hour OF two O'Clock p. NJ. of said day, to
pay said delinquent assessments thereon,
together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses OF the sale.
WENDELL EASTON,
Secretary.
Ofice-22 Montgomery street, san Fran
cisco, California. nl5td
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
LEGAL.
Sale of Delinquent Stock.
BLUE LIGHT MINING COMPANY
Location of principal place of business
Los Angeles, Cal.

There are delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock, on account OF assess
ment (No. u levied on the 9th day of
November, 1873, the several amounts set
opposite the names OF the respective
share holders, as follows:
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
INTERNATIONAL
CHOP HoUssE

We have opened restaurart under
the above name in the new SANGu VI.
NETTI BLOCK, Main street. We shall
have all the delicacies of the season on
hand. ssIOpen day and night.
d3-lm JOHN SURDICH IL co.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
Eos Anasles ilerala.
THE MAYoR's'M MESSAGE.

IN Extended Review Of Matters Municipal
The Rather Unpromising State Of the oity's
Finances Condition Of the Several Funds
Other Subjects Demanding the Attention Of
the Council and Tax-Psyers Generally.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

The above sale is hereby postponed till
Monday, Decem Der 23d, 1878, at the same
hour aud place.
By order of Board of Directors.
WEN DELL EASTON,
Secretary.
San Francisco, December IL. 1878
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
TO LET.

By strictly private family. two fine
rooms, elegantly furnished, singy or en-
suite, on the most desirable residence
street in the city, with convenient bath
room, supplied with hot and cold water.
References given and required. Address
A., HERALD office
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

a very desirable residence of seven
rooms, stationary washstands, hot and
cold water, orange trees, etc. Lot S0xl26
feet. Corner Hill and Eleventh streets.
Apply to LOUIS RAU,
n9.f No. 10 Spring st.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

The above sale is hereby postponed un-
I'll Friday the 10th day of January, A. d.
1879, at the same time and place.
IL. NJ. MITCHELL,
Sheriff.
By Jas. @. Kays, Deputy.
Los Angeles. Dec. Is. 1878.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
FOR SALE,

ALARM OF ABOUT goo res, located
on san lose Creek, n ar the railroad,
i've IN les we Il of 5padra. An abundant
supply of never failing water. VIII sell
in one body or divide into two farms.
Terms reasonable. Enquire on premises
or by letter to a. P. MONROE, Spadra,
Cal. o3 Sm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
looming South Going North

Both steamships call at Port Hartford
(SanLuisObispo)and santa Barbara; also,
on down trip, at Auaneim Landing for
freight only.
pts Passengers for San Francisco take
the train foI Wilmington that leaves
Los Angeles at 3o'clock p. NJ, Los Anse-
les time.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
TO EXCHAN CE.

Childs's; lot s0Xl65; water; title perfect;
Will exchange for house and lot near
centre OF city. Enquire of r. B. FAN
MING, 4S Spring streeG, or p. .. Box l70,
city. Also, fine residence to tent. dl4tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
Situation Wanted.

A young German, who speaks Englls h
and Spanish, wants employment, either
in merchant busiaess, farm or private
house. Please apply at U. 8. uotel'
room 26 dl5
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
Sherif's Sale.

Della 4. Davis. Plaintiff, VS.. Charles w.
Davis, Defendant. = Twelfth District
Court.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
San Francisco Petroleum Company.

Location of principal place of business,
san Fr nci>co, California; Location
OF works, San Fernando Petroleum
Mining District, Los Angeles county,
California.
NOTlCE.-There are delinquent upon
the following described stock, n ac-
count of assessmentl n o. A. levied on the
NTH day of october, 1878, the several
amounts set opposite the names of the
respective shareholders, as follows:
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
stray Mule.

Taken up on the Encino road, Tues
day, Dec. Nth, LARGE, DA kk GRAY
MULE, with collar marks and shod all
round. The owner can recover the
same by proving property, paying
charges and for this advertisement. APP
ply to X. BIGNITES, Police Headquar-
ters. dle-lW
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

The above sale is hereby postponed till
Wednesday, Deem Der IL, 1873, at the
same hour and place.
BY order OF Board of Directors.
WENDELL EASTON,
Secretary.
San Francisco, Dec. 4, 1878.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
List Of Letters.

The following is the list of letters
remaining in Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
Express Office for the week ending
non 1870.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

Court.
Under and by virtue of an execution is
| sued out OF the District Court of the
Twelfth judicial District of the State
of California, IN and for the city and
| county OF San Francisco, and to me di-
rected and delivered on the 23d day of
Septem ber, A. ID. 1873, and by virtue of
Court on the 18Th day of September. A.
| ID. 1878, in favor of Della 7. Davis, plain
tiff and against Chas. w. Davis, defend
ant, have levied upon and shall on
FRIDAY, THE 9th DAY OF
| DECEMBEh, "A. Il. tore,
At l3 O'Clock NJ, proceed to sell,
| at the Court House door, in the city and
county OF Los Angeles, State of Callfor-
mia, at public auction, for cash in U. s.
| gold coin, to satisfy said order and ac-
cruing costs, all the right. title and inter-
est of the defendant, =. w. Davis, in and
| to the following described real estate, TO
wit:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of
| land, situate in the city OF Los Angeles,
county OF Los Angeles, State of Calitor-
aia, more particularly described as fol-
lows, to wit:
Commencing on the north line of
Nichols private street, at or near tn o
southeast corner of lot No. one ~ of
| block thirty-slx (s8). Hancock's survey
Vi thirty uNe dCEC iobo VI INhapibh iolSt
| thence $ 02% degrees r 22S feet, more or
less, to the western line of Pearl street;
thence N 37% degrees Il along the west
ern line OF Pearl street 506 fest, more or
less, 10 the southern line OF Tenth street;
thence westerly along the southern line
OF Tenth street 3l2 feet, moro or less, to
land now owned by Irvine; thence south
AZ degrees west, following the line fence
as now established as the eastern bound
ary Of said Irvine's land, 49SH feet, to
the point or beginning, containing l.l2
acres. more or less.
Given under my hand at the city and
county of Los Angeles, State OF Calilor-
MIA, this l4th day of November. A. ID.
1878. IL. NJ. MITCHELL,
sheriff.
BY James C. Kays, Deputy. nl5td
Theabove sale is hereby postponed un-
TIL Wednesday the 18th day of Decem Der,
A. D., 1878, at the same time and place.
H. M. MITCHELL,
Sheriff.
BY Jas. G. Kays, Deputy.
Los Angeles, Dec. Q, 1878. til
The above sale Is hereby postponed un-
Til Friday the 10th day OF January, A. D.,
1879, at the same time and place.
II. NJ. MITCHELL,
Sheriff.
By Jas. @. Kays, Deputy.
Los Angeles. Dec. l8. 1878.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
Assessment Notice.

The Pomona Orchard Company.-Loca-
tion of principal place of business,
Los Angeles City.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

heabove sale is hereby postponed un-
TIL Wednesday the 18th day of Decem Der,
A. D., 1878, ut the same time and place.
II. M. MITCHELL,
Sheriff.
BY Jas. G. Kays, Deputy.
Los Angeles, Dec. Q, 1878. til
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

from licences and from fines coll
lected by the City Court was suf-
ficient to pay the salaries of all the
city officers, and leave surplus of
more than $500. By the report of
the City Clerk made November IA,
1878, it appears that the expenses
for maintaining and managing the
water for irrigation for the ten
months ending November lst, 1878,
exceeded the income from the sales
of water in the sum of 81 335. .S5,
and that the salaries of the city
officers for the same period Of time
were $7,575. 35 in excess of the in
come from licences, fines and pound
fees.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21
FOR SALE-FOE RENT.
Furnished Rooms for Rent
Nice Furnished Rooms to Lei
FOR RENT.

At No. l73 MAIN STREET, by the day,
week or month. n2l.lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-12-21

Express Office for the week ending
Dec. 20, 1878:
Andrews, Q Howard, one arm
Binder, Fred Imhaus, l. NJ
Baker, A g Larceval Madame
Branett, VIM Mcdowell, J L
Baker, d r Musgrove, MIS- W r
Buere, Mrs NJ Menard, ] Il
Copperage, 7 & sonFarker, A n
Darn, Miss Mary Sell, Prof Ott)
Day, Luis Turner, Mrs j G
Dagle, Thos care OF Geo Gram
Douglass, Bells We'll, Nathan
Green, Mrs N Il Wolfsky, Louis
| Giordon, Il Woodrough, II
| Hart John Waltron, Mr.
Harold, q III
WM. PRIDHANI, Agent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-24
A NEW WAY TO MAKE MONEY.

One Arthur s. Greenwood has been creating no lit
tie excitement in Passac City, N. j., for time
past by his wholesale complaints against liquor deal
ers for selling Sunday Greenwood claimed $50
for every conviction under old resolution of the
City Council. In this way he had already amassed
claims against the city to the amount or $4,000 when
yesterday another of the second series of what
have come to be known as the Greenwood liquor
up for trial before Judge Morton. Two
strangers from this city have it is alleged been used
by Mr. Greenwood spies to catch the publicans
The City Council, having some doubt about the
legality of his proceedings, refused to audit Mr..
Greenwood's claims. which have remained in abey-
ance. Meantime Mr. Greenwood expressed his deter
minaton to keep at it,, and added $50 from time to
time to his bill against the city.
Matters in the condition indicated at about nine
A. NJ. yesterday. when Mr.. Greenwood and his two
witnesses from this city. Moses S. Meeker and Will
lam II. House, were awaiting the opening OF the
against another victim just the trial was about
to commence two officers quietly marched in and ar
rested Mcssrs. Moses and House for conspiracy.
Greenwood, however, escaped arrest.
This denouement had been brought about by Mr..
Henry Coddington, a reputable citizen of Passac,
who had appeared before Judge Webb and entered u
complaint of conspiracy against the three alleging
that the two former had induced Henry Leve. res
taurant keeper to sell them two glasses of ale to drink
with their dinner at his place on Sunday Bail was
taken for Messrs. Moses and House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-24
SOUTH AMERICA.
REDUCTION OF EXPORT TAXES IN THE AMAZON
REGIoN-EDIsoN's PATENTs-THE DEVON
SHIRE.

REDUCTION OF EXPORT TAXES IN THE AMAZON
SHIRE.
RIO JANEIRo, Nov. 26, 1873.
At last dates from the Amazon the Upper Amazon
had at last received the long due freshet. and the
steamers aground in various points getting
aHoat again. The Province Of Amazonas has passed
law taking off three per cent of the provincial export
taxes in favor Of products shipped direct from
Manaos or other parts of the province to foreign
country As it is the chief Of the gum elastic
and OTHER Amazon products shipped from Para. and
of which the United States is of the leading
sunlers, this provincial law may be useful to i'm
porters.
A telegram from Buenos Ayres announces that
from December fifteen days quarantine will be inn
posed on vessels from Brazil by the Argentine
thorties well by the Montevidean ones.
The health of Rio has been steadily improving OF
late No of yellow fever have appeared for days
aud the smallpox epidemic is disappearing rapidly
EDISON IN BRAZIL.
The Brazilian Minister of Agriculture has signifed
to Professor Edisons agents here that patent con-
conceded to his electric light soon the agent
power of attorney Is filed.
THE DEvoNsHIRE RELEASED.
In the Argentine Confederation matters have
quietcd down, the Chilli government having released
the Devonshire without conditions disavowing the
Governor of Magallanes, and having proposed,
matte negotiations for settlement OF tho Patagonia
territorial difficulty. The Argentine Judiciary have
released ify-ive OF the arrested for completely
in the Punta Arenas Magcllans Straits) mutiny, but
have kept twelve for trial.
The Paraguayan government has contracted with
Seor Fernando Robe for the prolongaton of the rail-
road to Villa Rica and the colonization of the lands
adjoining 1t. concedng two miles on each side for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-24
FUNERAL OF A SUICIDE.

There was an exciting scene on Sunday afternoon
last at the funeral services of Rudolf Herr the Brook
lyn lawyer who recently committed suicide, which
held at his late residence, No. so Fourth place.
Rev. Dr. Lyman. pastor Of the South Congregational
Church, who oficiated had hardly commenced the
service when Leopold Herr eweller of this city and
a brother of deceased, advanced toward the casket
containing the remains and said my brother q
jew he lived jew he died jew. l q
Jew, and my brother wanted to be buried as jew. "
Leopold Herr then said he had friend present
who would read the funeral services according to
the Jewish faith. The friend permitted to
stand at tire head of the casket and read short
vice in German after which the regular services
resumed by Rev DIR. Lyman, who read short passages
from job and Ecclcsiastes. He then made a fervcnt
prayer. The remains taken to Greenwood for
intcrment. 1t IS said that the brother of the de-
ceased will endcavor by legal measures to get pos
session of the remains and have them buried in
Jewish ground with full jewish services.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-24
BOARD OF AppoRTIoNMENT.

At a meeting of the Board Of Apportionment yes
terday, for consideration of the final estimates for
1879. resolution adopted on motion Of Comp
troller Kelly directing the Secretary to transmit q
letter to Colonel William r. Roberts President of the
Board Of Aldermen. asking that gentleman when he
would be able to attend. that a concurrent vote
might be taken before the LIST of January in accord
with law. Colonel Roberts has been lying seri-
ously i'll for two weeks past at the Metropolitan
Hotel. If he is not able to be present at the final
meeting of the Board OF Apportionmcnt it VIII be
essary for him him to resign his place president
of the Board in order that the public business may
be transacted.
delegation of property owners from the Ninth
ward headed by Collector of Assessments Gilon,
called upon the members of the Board of Apportion-
ment yesterday and asked for appropriation of
100000 to defray the expenses of altering the Fort
Gansevoort property in that section of the city for
purposes OF public market.