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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

A German physician. who has
given much attention to the sub
ject, has come to the conclusion
that the only way TO preserve
peace among the women of a house,
hold when they are kept within
doors is to oblige them to absolute
silence. When women are much
thrown together, their tongues, be
says, should remain in state of
perfect quiescence. They may con-
verse with each other, If necessary,
by means of signs and symbols, but
should on no account utter a word.
He has found by experience that
this regimen, when strictly adhered
to, produces the happiest results.
In one or two cases he has actually
known feelings Of mutual regard
and esteem to arise between wo.
men who could not open their
mouths previously without dis
agreeable consequences. Their ap-
petites also improved in 30 marked
a degree that they could go on eat
ing luncheon till tea time.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

to historical criticism, for often
told the story at the time:
"Now, there's another man-Lin-
coln,n said Chandler, "who is go
ing to have the same kind of a rep
utation. l think L know men pret-
ty well, and knoao q great deal OF
politicians, and L tell you. -, 1
never in all my life met a cum
ninger or craftier politician than
Abe Lincoln, and yet he is going
into history as simple-minded
man-.as honest Old Abe.n
"Oh, yes!p again said the other
gentleman; "but you know it
would not do to say that now; he
is up there.p He spoke carelessly
and pointed up.
eyes" responded Chandler, as
he rested one hand on the library
case and laughed. eyes, -,
and If be hasn't euchered them up
there already, I'll be damned9
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
Chandler on Washington and Lin
coin.

James Redpath, In an interview
with the correspondent of the San
Francisco Chronicle, gave the fol-
lowing "reminiscences of Zach
Chandler:
Reporter-Is this one of Gree
ley's letters? A letter was lying
open on the table.
James Redpath-No; but it is al
most fac ,simile. That's note /
have just received from one of the
most original characters [ have
ever met-Don Henderson, of AL
Logan county, Michigan, where my
people lived and my parents are
buried. Don writes to congratulate
me that 1 am not dead. have
made so much of it out. l am not
sure whether the rest of it is about
politics or the agricultural interests.
Don was the statistical man on the
New York Tribune when 1 was ex-
change editor, under Greeley and
Dana, twenty-five years or more
ago. Don carried in his head all
the election returns of every year
since Washington, and of every
town, county, State, and national
election that had ever occurred. /
used to watch his eyes as 1 handed
him a broad sheet covered with
election returns from any State.
No lovers eyes ever sparkled more
brilliantly than his did, and no ep-
icure's eyes ever gloated as his did
| IL he got half dozen such sheets.
Somehow or other he remembered
them all. Ask him, on sudden,
who carried any ward in any city
of the Union, st any election on
record, and he would give the
names Of the candidates and all the
figures without moments hesita-
tlon. He was Greeley's statistical
memory. Every one consulted
him and took his figeres without
question. Now he is an editor in
Michigan. And see, his letter
ends "Hurrah for Zach Chandler
for President for 1880" The letter
is dated October 31st. Somehow
the hurfah echoes family now.
Rep.-Did you know Zach. Chan
dlsr?
]. RI waa at his house in De-
croft once, shortly after Andy
Johnson ''swung round the circle"
In company with famous North
ern politician. ! won't name him,
as he isn't dead, and might not like
me to tell the story. They were
discussing how to proceed by inn
peach ment against the President.
This was some months before he
was impeached. Somehow the
conversation turned to the differ.
ence between the real character
of historical celebrtties and their
esta blIshed reputation after death.
| Chandler expressed an opinion
that is often uttered in literary cir
Giles among men who have made
Revolutionary history a special
study, that Washington was a man
of quite ordinary intellect, and by
far the most grossly overestimated
man in every way in all modern
history.
uOh, yes," said the other gentle
man, The was neither more nor
less than man of average mind
and morals of his day--a fair SAM
pie of the old-school Virginia plant
er; no more"
| / distinctly recall every word Of
Chandler's additional contribution
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
A NEW CEREAL.
A Peculiar Kind of Corn Which is rot Affected
BY Drought.

A correspondent of the Denver
Tribune describes at length the
valuable qualities of a plant which
he has discovered growing in the
region of the Rocky Mountains. 1t
Is a sort of rice or corn, native to
Africa, and is found togrow to per-
lection on the arid plains of this
continent. A Mr.. Hollister, of Chi
cago, has made an extensive ex-
pertinent in the growing of it the
past year and predicts wonderful
results from its cultivation. Neither
drought, heat nor rain affects this
hardy native of Africa, as it grows
right on through the hot blasts
from the burning plains which
scorch everything else green in
sight. 1t requires about six months
to ripen, and yields about $50
pounds to the acre. The stalk for
some three feet from the ground is
about as large as mans coat
sleeve, and is perfect wood. This
in all the treeless region east of the
mountain is most important fact,
as an acre or two will furnish fuel
for a family for an entire year.
From the top of the woody SUBJ
stance issues q stalk on the top of
which is tuft something like that
of sorghum issues; this soon drops
over, and the whole bunch is one
mass of grain. The kernel is about
the size Of grain of wheat, per-
haps q little smaller, and more
nearly round. Each one is enclosed
In shuck, or independent capsule.
The grain can be ground into an
excellent flour, from which bread
and other food can be made; it can
be boiled aud eaten as rice and
cracked wheat, aud in fact can be
used for any purpose for which our
ordinary cereals are employed. If
this information should prove to
be reliable the discovery is of al
most incalculable value, as 1t will
enable fanchers to utilize vast
tract of land which is now useless
from being beyond the reach of any
sort of irrigation, and will furnish
new article of food for both man
and beast. The more plentiful
breadstuffs become, the more pros
porous will be the nation and the
happier its people.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
FoRGER ARRESTED.
A OOnncctie1t O,ufdenc, Operator in Los
Angeles.

Several weeks ago young man
named S. J. Ferris, who, on his ar
rival here, registered at the Cosmo-
poltan Hotel as from Hartford,
Conn, presented u draft for $3.50 on
one of the banks of that city at the
Farmers & Merchants Bank and
asked to have it cashed. Mr.. He'll
man informed him that the bank
did not do business in that way,
but that they would send his draft
on for collection. Ferris thereupon
left the draft, which was forward :
ed. In due course the amount
called for arrived in Los Angeles
| and was paid over to him. Day be-
fore yesterday Ferris again called
at the bank and presenting a draft
on Hartford for 1925, said that, be-
ing pressed for money, he would
like to have 1t cashed at once. He
| was informed that it would have to
take the usual course unless he
could furnish responsible endors-
er. He asked If the name of young
Mr.. Lankershim would be satisfac-
tory. On being informed that it
would he left the bank and in a
short time returned with Mr.. Ian
kershim's signature, SO far as ap-
pearances went, upon the bill.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Hellman,
his suspicious having been aroused
by something he had learned in
regard to Ferris's habits, sent the
draft to Mr.. Lankershim to ascer-
team whether the endorsement
was genuine. That gentleman
pronounced 1t a we'll execnted forg-
cry. This fact WIS communicated
to Sheriff Mitchell, who at once in.
stituted a search for Ferris, when it
was learned that he had hired a
team from Ferguson & Rose, ostens-
IDLY to go to the Sierra Madre Villa.
Deputies were sent ont to scour the
various roads leading from the
city. kilograms were also sent to
stations along the line of the rail-
roads where it was thought he
might attempt to board outgoing
trains. These precautions, how.
ever, were needless, as the young
man returned to the city about 5
O'Clock last evening, when he was
| taken into custody by Deputy
Sheriff Cells and locked up to await
examination.
Mr.. Spence, Cashier of the Com
mercial Bank, informs us that Fer
ris had presented draft at that
bank, informing him that his un-
Gle, Mr.. Brainerd, was President of
the State Bank of Connecticut, and
did business with Drexel & Co., OF
New York, who would cash the
draft as soon as presented. Mr..
Spence, in order to test the truth of
Ferris's story about his uncle, ex-
amined book in which the names
of all bank officers in the United
States are printed, and found that
Mr.. Brainerd is President of the
City Bank of Hartford, instead of
the State Bank. On this inaccura-
cy being pointed out, Ferris be-
walled his stupidity and said he did
not see how he could have made
such q mistake. Mr.. Spence, how.
ever, declined 10 have anything to
do with the draft, notwithstanding
Ferris, who represented himself as
largely engaged in planting wheat.
said he needed the money to pay
off his hands.
We are glad to learn that the loss
of the Farmers and Merchants
Bank will be but nominal, that
hank with tho poOpau rapnyaral
from Ferris, being in posse ssion of
facts that will secure it in nearly
the full sum advanced.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
Women and Girls IN Mines.
ISeWard,s Journal.


1t is somewhat startling fact to
find that there are still nearly five
thousand women and girls EN-
ployed about the coal mines of the
United Kingdom. In the official
summary of persons employed in
and about the mines under the Coal
Mines Act, 1t is stated that 81 fe-
males under the age of Is are en-
ployed-Glamorgau employed 10 of
these; East Scotland, 9; Yorkshire,
5; aud the remainder are distribut-
ed in ones and twos amongst other
districts. OF girls between the ages
of 13 and 16 there are 432 employed
-129 in West Lancashire, 94 in
Shropshire, II in East Scotland, IA
in the Liverpool district, rs in Gla-
morgan, and the remainder in
smaller numbers. OF young wo-
men above the age of 16 there are
no less than 1902 employed-West
Lancashire, Glamorganshire, East
Scotland, Shropshire, South Staf-
fordshire and Cumberland being
the chief offenders, and the midland
district being entirely free
from this employment; whilst
in South Durham-the largest
of the coal fields, if production be
the test-only' eight women are
employed. In the mines registered
under the Metaliferous Mines Act,
there is larger proportlonate en-
ployment of females. AT the ten
der age of between s and Is years
there are 96 girls employ chiefly
in the Cornwall district; between
the ages of 13 and IS, there are 981
girls employed about these mines,
Cornwall and North Wales district
employing the bulk; and there are
also 1,74l females employed above
the age of 1S-Cornwall, North
Wales and Ireland employing all
these except 20; and of this score,
somewhat singularly, the chief
part are employed in the North of
England, which has been remark
ably free from women's work in
the unfit employment of mining.
The proportion of women en-
ployed, it is satisfactory to notice,
Is decreasing; but the fact that girls
of such tender ages are put to min
ing operations--or to work "above
grounds at the mines, rather-Is q
sign that the unsatisfactory system
Is not likely to die out.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

Wallace Leach, Esq, of San
Diego, returned from San Francis
CO overland yesterday. He visited
the Golden Gate for the purpose of
representing the plaintiff in the
suit of the City of San Diego
against Tom Scott for the recovery
of the land donated by that city to
the Texas-P Pacific Railway. The
suit was to have come up for hear
ing before the United States Dis
trict Court but, owing to the lack
of some important papers, was con-
tinued for time. Mr.. Leach is
registered at the Cosmopolitan and
returns to San Diego to-day.
A letter, with the following adj
dreis, post-marked San Bernardino,
passed through the mails ,yester-
day: "Henry G.. Tower, Esq, 533
Lawrence street, left-hand side of
the street, Denver, Arrapahoe coun-
ty; don't know name of township
or voting precinct. Denver is on
the Platte river, K. p. r. r., the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe,
the Denver and Rio Grande Rail-
road, in Colorado. Denver is Is
miles from the foot hills, and has
about 10000 mixed population.
Colorado was admitted as State
in 1876. | cannot think of any fur
ther particulars. 1 never voted the
Democratic ticket in my life. r. T."
DIR. Winston, a gentleman who is
a graduate of the Universities of
Virginia and Pennsylvania, and
who has medical diploma from
both those Institutions, is q candi-
date for Health Officer. The Doc
tor Is an old and honored citizen of
Los Angeles, having resided here
for the past twenty years. He has,
during all that period, been identi.
fled with our leading enterprises,
and he has every claim to rank as
public spirited and useful citizen.
The only thing we know of that
will be likely to initiate against
the Doctors candidacy is that he
has lived amongst us too long.
Long residence and character seem
of late years to render man incl
igible to office in Los Angeles.
The Express of last evening pub
lishes the following additional
particulars of the movements
of Hamilton and Carrillo:
DR.. Worthington, of our city, has
received letters from various cor
respondents bringing Information
which, taken as whole, gives the
most complete and authentic idea
of the route taken by the late la
mented Hamilton thus far OBJ
tanned. By one correspondent
Hamilton and Carrillo we're seen
at Temecula, where they bought
two horses of Mr.. Murietta. AT the
place of jose Gonzales, three miles
further south, Carrillo introduced
his companion as Mr.. Johnson, q
wealthy gentleman from the East,
who was looking at lands In the
Warner ranch with an idea OF pur-
chasing. A third letter-from a
friend belonging in Lower Califor-
nia-stated that he had heard that
Hamilton and Carrillo crossed the
Colorado river just before writing.
This traces the runaways a good
distance on their route.
The best dressed men in town
are patrons of L. Jacoby.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
necamher1R 1870
The Word "Sozod0nt,"

Which has already become a
household word, is derived from
the Greek, and composed of two
words, ''sozou and "odontes. y
"Sozo," translated, means to pre-
serve, and "odontes,u the teeth
"SozoDoNT," preserver of the
teeth. And it is true to its name.
1t beauties aud preserves the
teeth, hardens and invigorates the
gums, and corrects all impurities
of the breath. The odor of this pure
preparation is 80 delightful that 1t
is luxury to apply it. 1t is as
harmless as water. Sold by drug
gists and perfumers.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
our Dress Goods Department.

100 Dress Goods comprising all the desir
patterns, reduced
Chine
374c
reduced
Maeae reduced
pieces awool Cancels Hair reduced
Hair
Patterns, pattern
wool Cashmere,
a-woo Black
Black Cashmere
p6r SILKS sATINS. SILK VELvETS vELvETEENs to
mate goods REDUCED RATES. sttas{ 500
pasElegant stock Of FLANNELs. chden,s
SACQUES n all NEW STYLES asf ss
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
COURT REPORTS.

nis,rict t........SEPULVEDA, ].
TUESDAY, Dec. 16.
M. Leonis VS.. M. V. de Rocha ct
al.-Motiou for new trial argued
and denied.
C,uusy Court. STEPHEN s, j.
TUESDAY, Dec. 16.
M. Levy vs. Perry, Woodworth
& Co.-Twenty days further stay
to prepare statement on motion for
new trial.
Co,;u,y gours..., ..,...sTEPHENs, j
TUEsDAY, Dec. l6.
Estate of II. w. Haddock-Flnal
account heard and allowed.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

The Santa Monica Hotel, under
fhe proprietorship of Mr.. M. ID.
Johnson, has been opened ior the
kll aud winter seasons. Guests
Will be provided with every COM
brt. including fires when they de-
Ire them. The Santa Monica Ho-
lei has always been noted for the
Excellence of its table, nearness to
he ocean enabling its proprietor to
lupply his guests with every varle-
" of fish common to this coast, in
Fuding many kinds noted for their
Excellence. 1t is the labor OF the
froprietor to insure his guests the
iomforts of home. The extreme
hildness and saiubrity of the fall
Ind winter climate of Santa Mon
Ia are matters of universal noto-
kety. The place has that precise
huability of temperature so neces-
Mry to the comfort and restoration
b health of invalids. The COM
kletest bathing establishment on
he Pacific Coast lies just in front
4 the hotel, on the beach. Here
he visitor can enjoy hot and cold
II and fresh water baths. During
}ery many days of the winter
nonths q robust person may bathe
d the surf itself, the temperature
the water being quite high
.omethipg above the May temper.
Eure at Long Branch. The fishing
nd hunting are quite attractive.
frains run every day, at convenlent
,ours, between Santa Monica and
Os Angeles. The rates for board
q the Santa Monica Hotel are
snite moderate. ocll
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

"What the dickens do you call
your mule Ann for ?'' asked tour
lst of western teamster. "Wall,"
said the interrogated, '1ts the
nigh mule of the par, an l tuck the
name outn the Scripter-Ap, Q
nigh ASST
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
To the Public.

I ]. r. Mendoza, from the well
known house of L. M. Antisell q
90, is in the city, and is prepared
TO furnish the people of Los Ange,,
Jess and vicinity with pianos and
organs from fifteen of the best man,
hfactories of the United States an q
Europe. Every instrument soid
by Mr.. Mendoza is delivered to the
purchaser in complete order and is
then subjected to a thorough trial,
bitter which it may be bought lor
hash or on installments OF $lo or
more per month, according to the
circumstances of the purchaser.
Every instrument warranted ior
len years. Now is your time to
purchase q Christmas present for
from $500 to $500 less than it can
be bought from any other house on
lhs Pacific Coast. Orders may be
left at the x L store. lm-dee8
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
gns Angeles aterala.
WEDNESDAY......DEC. IT, 1879.
SgECEAR. NOTICE.

Hereafter 10 tlces OF companies, socie-
ties, churches, etc., Will only be inserted
Ia the HERALD as paid advertisements.
We reserve, for Places of Worship. graf
is directory, which will appear every
Sunday morning.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
Herald Steam Printing House.

rne Herald -ieam Printing House is
not surpassed 10y any Job Printing office
on the Pacific Coast, outside of San Fran.
cisco, In facilities for doing job work.
ow prices, good work and expedition
NAV he relied upon at this Office.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

II you are particular about your
|hirts and underclothing. go to l..
Harris, No. 63 Main street. His
furnishing goods are one of the
|peclalties to which he has given
Hose attention. In make, fabric
Ind price they are nonpareil.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
lust Arrived.

A shipment of GUINNESS EX-
Ira FOREIGN STOUT, Ex-GoIDEN
bate, direct from Liverpool in
Hints. ALEX. MCKENZIE,
loo Main st. Mcdonald Building.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
Household Linens.

Table
pieces Beaohed Table Damak,
100 dozen Linen Beached Huckaback Towels reduced
Linen Beached Huckaback and
reduced ~. ... go. ......
100 pieces Linen Beaehed Damask
pieces Linen Beached Damask
reduced ... ....... 8 90
100 White Linen Napkins,
White Linen Napkins
pieces Turkey Red fast colors Fruit
100 ia Colored MaslIe Quilts to........$2
100 Ia White Masele Quilts, reduced
100 liza White Marsele Quilts reduced to-. so
Nottingham Curtain Gupere
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

A little New York girl, of some
7 years, who is very regular and in-
tent on her bedtime prayers, was
recently saying them with her
usual care and thoroughness, when
a brother somewhat her senior, said;
HSfssio, II you are so long saying
your prayers on cold nights you
will freeze. Do like me. l just
say sditto.' and hop right into
bed.u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

During the holidays 5000 hand
|,ome presents, to be given away to
900 handsome people, rich or
boor. Everybody made happy. The
|,reat Half Price Boot and Shoe
House, 81 and SO Spring street, op-
i,osite the Postoffice.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

The Russian Electric Sulphureted
tteam and other Medicated Baths
IRE located at No. i5 Main street,
Ipposite the Pieo House. A cure
br Dropsy, Neuralgia and Rheu-
hatism guaranteed. Gentlemen
Ind la lies will be waited upon by
yersons of their own sex. ol0tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

Joe Bayer, of Congress Hall, has,
h,st received a consignment OF
Coca lager beer. 1t is su,
Ierh article and cannot be excelled
ss a draught beer. Oysters,
(hrimps, hot and cold lunches of all
|rinds, constantly on hand. Give
him a call. Corner Main and Re-
Enena streets, opposite the y. 3.
J,taI po
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
Notice.

The Ladies' Oyster Rooms, Re-
lueua street, near Main, opposite
Ma United States Hotel, are again
Spened to the ladies and will be
larried on in q strictly respectable
kay. 80 that all ladies, with or
kithout escorts, may feel at ease
Ind receive prompt and respectful
Ittention. Oysters In every style,
lhrimps, tea, coffee, ETC., constantly
10 hand. JOE bAfEH'
oct "A tt
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

We receive every week large and
fresh supplies of drugs and chemi.
Gals. Our stock of goods Is the full.
est and most complete in Southern
California. Our prices the lowest.
Remember this fact: We are
agents for Hol mans Liver Pads
and Humphreys Homeopathic
Specifics. HEINzEMAN q ELLIS.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
EU5INESS ENTERPRISE.

THE HERALD STEAM PRINTING
flousE makes @ speciality of Legal
Printing. Briefs, transcripts, etc.,
biintsd at low rates.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

4 At the Fashion Saloon, r. &.
Pearson, has received direct a
arge consignment of J. H. Gutter
Ind Jesse Moore's Bourbon ana
Rive whiskies.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

In 1868 o suit was brought In
Hungary to oust an alleged wrong
full oocupier OF large family
estate. After Ill years of litiga-
ton, final decision has been
made. The representatives OF the
original plaintiffs get some Of the
property. A large portion has
been swallowed up by expenses.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

Wholesale country buyers take
notice. Boots and shoes. Big in.
ducements. The largest stock, the
best variety in Southern California.
Wholesale country orders filled at
San Francisco prices. The great
Half Price Boot aid Shoe House,
81 and So Spring street, opposite
the Postoffice. Lewis Bros.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
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
oalas. Cal. Dec. lR. 1873.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

I A number of desirable rooms to
b at No. 7 Third street. The loea-
lion ia accessible and desirable
I,on, @ every standpoint. The neigh
,rhood il good and the house Is
barsiy five minutes walk nom the
E,ourt House.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
Rooms to Let

At ponet building Main street,
knaiv furnished rooms, single or en-
EuIte. with all the latest improve,
|uants. Gas In every room; hot and
|,oId baths. Prices moderate.
P''N MRS. GRAY,
r-aa.1m. Proprietress.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

corns, bunions, headaches. tooth
!, ches. sore throat and neuralgia all
',red bv buying your boots ana
@ Ennes al the great Half Price Boot
nd shoe House, 81 and 80 Spring
Rtreet, M Opposite the Postorice'
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17
"SchooI" Last Night.

A large and fashionable audi
ence gathered at Turnverein Hall
last night to enjoy the amateur
rendition of Robertson's comedy,
"School." The following was the
oaat.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

Clothes cleaned or dyed, then
Ehended and pressed and warranted
10 look like new, at No. s Also
ltreet.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-12-17

The colorist does dyeing and
securing at No. s Also street.