Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-06-05

We beg to return thanks to Mrs.
H. Shaw for basket Of Costa Rica
oranges which are simply beyond
all praise for size, beauty and flaw
or. There are many delicious or
anges In Southern California;; but
these, we confess, surpass, from
every standpoint, any we have ever
eaten. They are marvels of color
and sm0othness of skin, firmness
and juiciness of meat and piquancy
Of flavor.
A gentleman who came up from
Anaheiln yesterday Informed us
that it was reported that the in
FAINT which the Sooietas Fraternia
were charged with starving by
giving 1t improper food, was dead.
1t will be rem embered that the
jury by which the Societas was
tried, brought in a verdict OF ac.
quittal on the ground that the
charge had not been sustained.
The Confidence boys, in parade
uniform and accompanied by the
City Band, last night serenaded
Jacob Freshman, a member of the
Company, who, on Sunday last,
took unto himself a wife. Jake
was prepared for the emergency
and treated his comrades to a
sumptous collation., the boys wash
ing down the substantials with
bumpers to the health of the happy
couple.
Mr.. Bob Parker, who has been
prospecting in the gold fields near
"Old Badly" for some time past,
came into town yesterday. He re.
ports that he and partner have
located a promising placer claim
near the Bard claim, which they
intend 20 work for all it Is worth
just as soon as the necessary ar
rangements are completed. We
hope our friend Bob may find
"millions In it.n
The Los Angeles branch OF the
Union Greenbaek and Labor Party
of the United States, Alfred Moore,
President, M. H. Kimball, Secre-
tary, meets at u o'clock every
Wednesday evening, at the office
Of Justice P. GARLIC, opposite the
Baker Block, Main street. The
exercises consist of Greenback
songs, recitations and discussions
on the Greenback theme. A cordial
Invitation is extended to all citi.
zens.
Mr.. Deakers, No.27 Spring street,
under Union Hall, received last
week, direct from Chicago house,
consignment of the finest oil
chromos we have ever seen in Los
Angeles. Alth ough Mr.. Deakers
has declined to offer these pictures
at auction they are being rapidly
sold, and we would advise all who
wish to secure a handsome orna-
ment for parlor or dining room at o
moderate price, that the present Is
an opportunity such as Is not often
offered. Call and see them.
Santa Barbara Press: 1t is re-
ported that Mr.. Spence has re-
ceived an order from the East for
thirty thousand pampas plumes.
There are many Of the M ost beau
tiful varieties Of these plumes
grown in Santa Barbara, and the
cultivation of the grass has largely
increased within q year or two.
The demand for them at the East
is also growing. They are used for
various purposes Of decoration, and
are also used, when dyed, for
hearse plumss. The pampas grass
flourishes luxuriantly in Santa
Barbara, aud splendid plumes
three-quarters of yard in length,
some of pure white, and Others Of a
rich yellow tint, are often cut. No
doubt but ready market may be
found for all that Santa Barbara
has TO spare.
Henry Clifton and John Will
Jams, two horse thieves who have
been operating in the neighbor-
hood of Downey, Ell Monte and Los
Nietos for some time past, were
captured night before last. The
capture was effected by means of
Charles Cullins, who, with the
knowledge Of the people of Dow
ney agreed to accompany Clifton
on horse stealing exhibition and
after the animal had been Sc
cured an ambush was sprung. Cliff
ton was badly scared and made a
confession, duplicating John Will
Jams at the Mission as one of his
accomplices. The party visited
the Mission, searching the premises
Of Williams, finding concealed I'M
der bed q saddle which had been
stolen recently from DR.. Smith of
Downey, together with other sto-
len lrappings. Williams was taken
into custody.