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Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

In >nnectiou with recent devel-
opments in the More tragedy, the
Ventura Free Press republishes the
series of resolutions passed by ia
meeting of settlers,n composed
solely Of Sprague, Churchill and
Hickerson, and originally sent to
that paper far publication. The
resolutions are as follows:
Resolued, That we deplore with
deepest regret the awful tragedy
that has lately taken place in our
midst, and that we most emphati-
cally disapprove of and denounce
the act, whether employed as a
means of settling difficulties or of
obtaining revenge either for real or
fancied injuries.
Resolved, That we hereby tender
our earnest and hearty sympathy
and hearty cooperation to those
engaged in ferreting out and bring
Ing the assassins to justice, to the
end that if they be among us, that
we may be purged of their pres
ence, and if they be not among MS,
we may be relieved of the stigma
that suspicion throws upon us, and
that full and exact justice may be
meted out to all parties concerned.
N. II. HICKERsoN,
President.
Il. a. SPRAGUE, Secretary.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
A Dead Witness.

The Supreme Court recently
granted new trial to Wong Chu
Shut, who was convicted of murder
here few months ago. Since the
last trial Chin Loey, the principal
witness for the prosecution, has
died, having been badly shot at
Sacramento, we are told. Chin
Loey was we'll known in town here
for his ponderous frame and deep
bass voice. He was the largest
Chinaman we ever saw, and he
had voice that might have be-
longed to bull, If bulls could talk.
He is said to have weighed over
300 pounds. He spoke English
quite fluently. On the occasion of
the trial he was asked in private
conversation what were his poll.
tics. Democrat was his reply.
why are you u Democrat?" 'Oh
anybody id fool not to be a DEM
cNiUp III tiiio hIo was
was one of the only two attempts
at wit that we ever heard made by
Chinaman. We were in q drug
store one day when q Chinaman
came in and wanted to buy five
cents worth of flax seed with which
to make poultice. The druggist
told him that ten cents worth was
the least he would sell. So John
reluctantly purchased ten cents
worth. Looking at the bundle as
it was being wrapped up, lie said,
"Too muchee. What | do with
him?" "Do anything you like"
was the reply. After little medi-
tation a smile fitted across Johns
features as he said, one know, me
makee hot cakes of him. Ac-
cording to the ruling of the Su-
preme Court the evidence or Chin
Loey taken at the last trial may be
introduced In this case, although,
of course, the prosecution will lose
the benefit of his testimony to re-
but or contradict any new lire of
defense that may be adopted.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
Who Should Go to the ConstItu-
tiOnaI Convention.

EDITOR HERALD: In your issue
of this morning L observe the fol-
lowing, from the State Central
Committees of the Republican aud
Democratic parties, respectively:
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN !
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
San Francisco, April II, 1878. }
A meeting of the members of the
Republican State Central Commit
tee will be held at the Palace Hotel,
in this city, on Wednesday, April
9th, 1878, at 2 o'clock p. NJ. The
attendance of members is earnestly
solicited, as matters of importance
will be presented for consideration.
BY order ALEX G. ABELL
Chairman.
NJ. d. BoRUcK, Secretary.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
Nature Demands 4 Tonic

When the nerves are unstrung, the head
aches, the appetite is poor or variable, the
sleep dis turbed, and a general deprecla-
ton of vital power is experienced. Such
Il state of things cannot long exist with
out the development of serious disease.
Tho most active and genial invigorant
known is Ho letters Stomach Bitters.
The absolute purity of Its spirituous ba-
sis and botanic Ingredients gives it per-
manent claim to public confidence, and
it's surprising medicinal value is admit
ted by medical men OF distinction, by
VIII ON it is widely used in private prac.
tice. For fever and ague-both as u pre-
ventive and remedy = dyspepsia, liver
complaint, bilious remittent, tlatulence,
and all other intsstiu III disorders. it is a
thoroughly reliable remedy 1t is the
anti-febrile specific par excellence of the
malarial districts OF this and other coun-
tries, where diseases born of mtasma pre-
vail and as q general household remedy
it is also universally esteemed.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

F.R. Girard, general agent and
business manager for the well
known music house of Sherman,
Hyde & Co., San Francisco, will
spend week in this city. Those
who wish to buy a Weber piano or
an Estey or Standard organ can adj
dress him care of Upham u Rae,
local agents, Los Angeles. Mr..
Girard will sell on SO and $50 in
stallments per month. ap7-Iw
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
Grand Necktie Party.

a necktie party and strawberry
festival will be given by the young
folks of Venom District for the pur-
pose of raising funds to purchase an
organ, at the school house, on FRI
day evening, April 10, at Z O'Clock.
Charades. neckties, guess-cake and
picture gallery, on the occasion.
All persons desiring to spend a
pleasant evening should not fail to
be on hand. No charge at the
door. Everybody cordially in
vited,
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
Handkerchief fliriatiOns.

Drawing across the lips, desiring
an acquaintance; twisting in the
left hand, l wish to be rid of you;
winding it around the third finger,
am married; winding it around
the forefinger, am engaged; plac-
ing it on the right ear, how you
have changed; taking it by the
center, you are most too willing;
drawing across the forehead, look,
we are watched; putting it in the
pocket, no more love at present.;
letting it remain ON the eyes, you
are so cruel; opposite corners in
both hands. do wait for me; twist
ing it in the right hand, l love an
other; drawing it through the
hands, hate you; letting it rest on
the right cheek, yes; letting it rest
on tie left cheek, no; twirling it in
both hands, Indifference; drawing
across the eyes, l am sorry; draw
ing across the cheek, l love you;
folding it, 1 wish to speak with
you; dropping, we will be friends;
over the shoulder, follow me; rub
bling the end of the nose, meet me
at the LADIES' CANDY STORE, No.
IL Spring street. 10-1w
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
The Institutional Convention.

EDITOR HERALD: In addition
to the names suggested in Sundays
HERALD as delegates to the Con.
stitutional Convention, we would
respectfully suggest the name of
Judge Gibbs, OF San Gabriel.
MANY VOTERS.
Los Angeles, April 10, 1878.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
I'm. sept:
Notice..

The Ladies' Oyster Rooms, Re-
quena street, near Main, opposite
the United States Hotel, are again
opened to the ladies and will be
carried on in a strictly respectable
way, so that all ladies, with or
without escorts, may feel at ease
aud receive prompt and respectful
attention. Oysters in every style,
shrimps, tea, coffee, etc., constantly
On hand. JOE BAYER.
Oaf IF
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
gus Angelss 9erald.
TUESDAY..........APRIL 16, 1878.
Herald Steam Printing House.

The facilities of the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work are not
surpassed in California outside OF San
Francisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trusted to us will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch at the lowest living
rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

Meyerstein, 40 Main street, is now
receiving his Spring stock. They
are indeed the prettiest goods
ever brought to this market, and
the prices are far below any that
we have heard. TO convince them
selves we advise those wishing to
purchase to give Mr.. Meyerstein a
call. mr9m1
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
ST, CHARLES HOTEL ARRIVALS.

SUNDAY 4 MONDAY, April II & Is.
ItPReade. USA G. Thompson, SanF
M Weeks, st Ana Lankershim, do
VIM Wood, 10 l. p McCarty, 10
I S LLOYD, san Diego Mrs Edgeri on, do
CJ Fox, do Mrs SisSon & sns do
Mrs Nc Kinney Yuma Ii b Smith, Jr, city
] s Bates, Montreal,C S w Craigue, do
CIVIC Novel;, S Der Il Bonhoe, do
Mrs l. Woodman, do II NJ Smith, do
$ Il Leedy, do ] " Reavis, star
A NJ Hathaway, Colin A L Carr, Sacramto
VIM Buckley, S Jose + u Berry, do
Mrs Graft, Graf on j Fleming, Dwny
Wilson, Gennessee J G Vgnnoy, do
A u Davis, Arizona w G McClsllan,d do
Capt N Eriand santa A A West, Oakland
Monica Ernst, Wlmgton
Jas Il Lankershim r. Scott, Anah m
Alamo V Montgomery, do
A w Patch, Boston
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
SPECIAL, NOTICE.

Hereafter notices OF companies, socie-
ties, churches, etc., will only be inserted
in the HERALD as paid advertisements,
We reserve, for Places of Worship, graft
is directory, which will appear every
Sunday morning.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
sizes in proportion.
DOORS.

Every other size in proportion.
Also great reduction in paints, oils
and glass, at No. IS Los Angeles
street, under the White House.
b. RAPHAEL.
I'm sept27
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
MckenZie's.

Go TO McKenzie's, 129 Main
street, Ponet block, for the finest
domestic and imported liquors and
wines, by the bottle or on draught.
The purity of these wines and Ii
quors is guaranteed, and McKen-
zie's host of customers testify
unanimously as to their merit. j3tf
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

Do not fail to go and see the new
stock of drygoods, clothing, boots
and shoes which has just been
opened and are selling lower than
ever at Meyerstein's, 40 Main street,
next to the Bank. mr9m1
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

Joe Bayer, of Congress Hall, has
just received consignment of
Humboldt lager beer. 1t is SUI.
perb article and cannot be excelled
rs draught beer. Oysters,
shrimps, hot and cold lunches of all
kinds, constantly on hand. Give
him call. Corner Main and Re-
quena streets, opposite the U. S.
Hotel %
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
WAR DEPARTMENT, SIGNAL SERVICE,
us. ARMY.

Division OF kilograms and Reports for
the benefit of Commerce and Agriculture.
Report of observations taken at Los An
geles, Cal, April u.s. 1878,
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

New Barber Shop, No. l, Temple
Street, near Spring. Shaving l5cts,
Hair Cutting 25cts; no extra charge
on Sundays.
BARRON, WILMs & ADAMS.
April 3.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

The incest and prettiest line of
mems and boys clothing that has
been seen in Los Angeles is just
received at Meyerstein's, 40 Main
street, next door to the Bank. 9m1
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
CITY 8 III Poster.

M. Engel, bill poster and distrib-
utter. All kinds of advertising
done at reasonable rates. Controls
all the best and most prominent
bulletin bill boards. Office, No. 3
Market street. ap26tf
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

Call on Caroline G. Burton, at
No. 14S Main street, proprietress of
the Ladies' Hair Dressing Estab-
lishment. She makes braids, curls
and waterfalls at the shortest no.
tice. Tangled hair Strengthened
and made up into any shape. Per-
fumeries of the finest quality al
ways on hand. oct4-lm-eod.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

The Russian Electric Baths of r.
Hughes andWife are located at No.
Is Main street, opposite the Pico
House. Gentleman and Ia
dies will be waited upon by persons
of their own sex. nov14tf
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
8i9INESS ENTERPRISE.

THE HERALD STEAM PRINTING
House makes speciality of Legal
Printing. Briefs, Transcripts, etc.,
|trinted at low rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

so formed will "rise up and call us
blessed.u
Respectfully,
d. nj. ADAMS.
Los Angeles, April IA, 1878.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
Reduced Prices.
WINDOW SASH.

offer my stock of doors, sashes,
etc, at the following reduced pri-
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

For all kinds of tents, wagon
covers and awnings, go to John
Shaffer, No. 6S Alameda street, OPP
posite Sisters School. He sells
and sews all kinds of canvas
cheaper than any one in Los An
geles or San Francisco, by hand or
machine. Second hand tents
bought and sold or to rent. fe3tf
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

Fulton's mineral water is sold at
Meriam's, Central Block, Spring
street. april 12-1w.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
COURT REPORTS.

District Court. .sEruLvEDA, J.
MONDAY, April Is, 1878.
Kinds vs.. Gage ct al-Motion to
vacate appointment of Receiver.
Passed.
Gotta VS.. Wolfskill ct al.-Vprdict
on special issues; twenty days to
file briefs.
Hamilton ct al. VS.. Blanchard ct
al.-Motion for new trail sub
mitted.
Pollard VS.. Putnam-Passed until
tomorrow at 10 O'clock A. NJ,
Long VS.. KalIisher ct al.-Hear.
ing resumed; deferred for further
hearing at 1880 p. NJ. tomorrow.
Conterno vs. Hammel d Denker-
Five days further time to answer.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

Genuine Marrian's Burton Pale
Ale on draught at McKenZie's.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

Genuine Napa soda at Me-
Kennels.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16

Iuuniy touet................s STEPHENS, J.
MONDAY, April Is, 1878.
Thompson vs.. Tichenal-Tried
and taken under advisement.
John Eberle vs.. Jose Fuentes ct
al.-Findings in favor Of plaintiff
filed.
Robert Mcneil w. e. a. Patton
Tried and taken under advisement.
Probtae GuurI..............SrE j
MONDAY, April Is, 1878.
Guardianship of Lawrence Ma.
chado, a minor-Petition for sale
of real estate granted.
Estate of Reyes Romero, de-
ceased. Hearing continued Till the
22i inst. at 70 o'clock A. NJ.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-16
HEADQUARTERS DEMOCRATIC
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE,

San Francisco, April IL, 1878.
A meeting of members of he
Democratic State Central Commit
tee will be held at the Palace Hotel,
in this city, on Wednesday, April
oath, 1878, at 2 o'clock p. NJ. The
attendance of members is earnestly
solicited, as matters of Importance
will be presented for consideration.
By order PETER DoNAHUE,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-02

EAsURE FOR A CHILD.-Douglas
Jerrold wrote thus pleasantly of ohild's life:
''Blessed be the hand that prepares
pleasure for child, for there is no saving
where and when it may again bloom forth.
Does not almost everybody remember
some kind hearted man who showed him
kindness in the days OF his childhood ?
The writer of this recollects himself, at
this moment, as q barefooted lad, stand
ing at the wooden fence of poor little
garden in his native village, where, with
longing eyes he gazed on the flowers which
were blooming there quietly in the bright
ness of a Sunday morning.-The posessor
came forth from his little cottage; he was
wood-cutter by trade, and would spend
whole days in the woods. He was coming
into the garden to gather flowers to stick
in his coat when he went to church. He
saw the boy, and breaking off the most
beautiful OF his carnations, which was
streaked with red and white, he gave it to
him. Neither the giver nor the receiver
said a word, and with bounding steps the
boy ran home, And now, here at a dis
lance from that home, after SO many
years, the feeling of gratitude which agi-
tated the breast Of that boy expresses it.
self on paper. The carnation has since
withered, but now it blooms afresh.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-02
Why We Have Hot Gather.

The sun was in apogee, and the earth in
aphelion this morning at twenty-four min
utes after three; that is, the earth reached
the part of her orbit in which she is at the
greatest distance from the sun. For
strange as it may seem, the earth is now
three millions of miles further from the
sun than she was ON the first of last Jan
uary. Taking the most approved estima-
ton Of the sun S distance, and using round
numbers to express the same, the distance
between the sun and earth is at present
ninety three millions of miles, while in
mid-winter the two bodies are ninety mil
lions OF miles apart. The question natu-
rally ARISES as to the reason why we do
not have the coolest weather when the sun
is farthest away. This is easily explained,
for the suns rays fall perpendicular upon
the earth in midsummer and obliquely in
mid. winter; the intensity of the heat far
over balancing the difference in the dis
lance. The summer heat is, however,
tempered by the greater distance of the
central fire, for in the southern hemisphere
where the sun is in perigee at mid-sum-
mer, the heat is intensified, and the tenn
perature is higher in Australia and South
ern Africa than in corresponding ATTITUDES
north of the equator. 1t is well we were
not living about six-hundred years before
the creation of Adam, for the sun was
then in perigee during the northern sum-
mer, and in apogee during she northern
winter. Sir John Herschel estimates that
the northern summer at that distant peri
cd of the worlds history was twenty three
degrees hotter, and the northern winter
twenty-three degrees colder than it is at
present. Every inhabitant of the north
temperate zone has, therefore, reason to De
grateful that the sun is in apogee at this
season, for what would become of the poor
mortals who have been simmering in the
intense heat of the last five days il they
were required to bear temperature from
ten to twenty degrees higher than the
nineties in which the Thermometer has
been mercilessly revealing? Providence
(R ~ Journal
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-02
Hamilton Last Prayer.

Among the noticed guests at Howlan6
Hotel is an old gentleman with nose sc
boldly acquiline as to be almost square, &
pair of small black eyes, with hazel lights
in them, and short, white hair, giving witt
the nose an aged gladiatorial look to his
generally moving figure. He suggests in
Slight degree the well-known appearance
Of the late Reverdy johnson: Roman
firmness marking his mouth and profile
He is lot more than five feet six or seven
inches in height, in that respect, as well
as in face, suggesting his distinguished
sire. 1t is the son of Alexander Hamilton
John g. Hamilton. He was born in
1892, and was in his twelfth year when
Aaron Burr killed his father This event
he has tolerably distinct recollection of.
II recall single incident about it with
full clearness," he said. "My fathers
residence was in the country, toward the
north of New York Island. His law office
in the city was rather a shabby affair.
The day before the duel was sitting in
a room; when, at slight noise, turned
around and saw my father in the door
way, standing silently there and looking
at me with a most sweet and beautiful ex-
preston of countenance. 1t was full of
tenderness, and without any of the bust
ness preoccupation he sometimes had.
john he said, when had discovered
him, won't you come and sleep with me
tonight ?" His voice was frank as if he
had been my brother instead of my father.
That night went to his bed, and in the
morning very early he awakened me, and
taking my hands in his palms, all four
hands extended, he said, and told me to
repeat the Lords Prayer. Seventy-6ve
years have since passed over nay head, and
| have forgotten many things, but not that
tender expression when be stood looking
at me in the door, nor the prayer we made
together the morning before the duel. I
do not so we'll recollect seeing him lie upon
his deathbed, though I was there. Of
course | saw him, but that recollection is
only general. l went to the funeral at
Trinity Church, and vaguely remember
that
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-02

There is to this day an unfinished por-
trait, turned face to the wall, in the studio
of Mr.. Raphael Smith, "The lady never
arrived for her last sitting" he explains.
Her husband would have purchased it, but
the artist declined to sell an unfinished
painting"
II meant the portrait for Christmas
present, dear, to you," said Mrs. Devens.
"That was why W ent to town so private
ly for my sittings. why made such Sc
cret of it,
''And the wretched fellow prolonged
the sittings in order to make love to you. -
II remember the very day when receiv-
ed the postal card from cousin Jack-her
name is Jacqueline, you know, but we call
her Jack for brevity- telling me what day
to go up for my first sitting. Mrs. Bender
brought it. and 1 thought you would be III
that evening. l supposed you would drop
in at any moment and make up; and then
-afterward-I had engaged the portrait,
and what excuse could give for with
curing Mr.. Smiths services p;
"And presently it grew interesting, with
Raphael at your feet. L will swear that
L heard him kiss You at the gate, and VOW
he should be the happiest--''
mo, sir; he only kissed my hand, and
said he should be the happiest artist alive
when the picture was finished, and begged
permission to show it to his friends and
'fellow-students.'
but pardon, Mrs. Devens; what was it
you owed Mr.. Smith for which you could
return so little %
"Why, I thought you knew. owed him
heart, but found myself insolvent.
Somebody had stolen all had.n
''1ndeed,'' said Mr.. Devens, taking up
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-08-02

his crutch. Il wnnd+", on preferred Grip
pie; but I'm glad YOU did,
"We'l, now, postal cards don't seem to
give much information, after ALL" consid-
cred Mrs, Bender, when she happened to
learn the solution of her riddle. 'How
was I to know that Jack was only a girl
and Laura, was just going to town to have
her picture taken? It beats all how mis-
leading they are. All I've got to say is,
they might as we'll never have been inven-
ted
But it was wing to Il p 'sal card that
MI. Devens married a gray-ha.red bride,
and that Laura Vaughn welded cripple
loyer.-Ha,per's Basar.