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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-09
Errors OF Speech.

1t Is 80 easy, from mere thoughtless-
ness and unconscious imitation, 10 fall
into n pernicious way OF talking that
continual circumspection il required TO
prevent lapse. How often people who
should know better say, 1t is differ
cnt thing TO that" instead Of "from."
How can any one "differ TOT" Again,
/" IT isn't, l don't think" is constantly
heard, when the speaker means just tho
opposite of what he says, az may be seen
by inverting the sentence thus "I don't
think it isn't, which must be equiva-
lent to "I do think it is" Hadn't
used To" "Didn't used TO-" "Hadn't
ought" "Didnt ought" are vulgar
errors, while at was her." for "It
was she :" at was me for at was / :"
"Between you and i, d" instead of "Be-
tween you and me ;" "Like L did," in
stead Of GAS did :" "Those sort Of
things, instead of "That sort Of thing :"
Laying down." instead Of Lying
''"hi diS COliuiOH NlblhllOub VI Eli
glish grammar.
For those who have never learned the
rules Of syntax, or, having learned, for
gotten them, it will be useful TO point
out that in cases Of doubt about a SEN
tence the correctness Of il can often be
tested by Encouragement Of tho words
of which it is composed, and by reca-
pitulating those words which are not ex-
pressed but understood. For example ::
" He sat near TO You and 1" is shown to
be wrong, thus" He sat near to you
and he sat near toI'-evidently the pro-
noun me follows instead Of T. Another
common instance" Who is there ?"
Ne, is the answer, but it should be,
of course, "I, " the words lam there be-
ing the complement Of the sentence.
OF almost equal importance TO gram
matical accuracy is the avoidance Of all
slang words, terms and expressions. All
slang is vulgar, and displays poverty
of language, AS well as thought. And it
Is great mistake to suppose that slang
is in any way witty. Only the very
young or the uncultivated so consider it.
Avoid also vague, indcterminate
manner Of speaking, such as using tho
word thing instead of naming the
object meant, and such expressions as
"The what do you call it" "The what
is it," 1.-THE thingumy" Take the
thing away off the what do you call it, ="
is an example Of what this bad habit
will produce.
Other improprieties Of speech are
clipping off the last letter of a word,
as "speakin'," "talkin'," "readin', 4"
"puddin'," and of adding an extra final
letter, as "garding," "parding, 4"
"heighth;" drawling out the letter
co." so that dog is sounded "dawg," A"
and God "Gawd;" sounding "ow {"
GER" as "piller" for pillow, "winder :"
for window, "elber" for elbow, etc. of
sounding a redundant or" in such
words as drawing, often pronounced
droring," saving "soring," gnawing
"noring," with "dror" for draw, and
"nore" for gnaw, "corst" for cost,
''lorst for lost, etc.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-09

RECENTLY complaints have been made
to the French authorities that oleomar-
garine butter has been substituted for
the genuine article in the asylums of
Paris. The Paris Academy of Medicine
has made a vigorous investigation, un.
der an order from the Government.
The report of the committee is against
the use of margarine in tho asylums,
and is also adverse to its general use az
n substitute for butter. Tho margarine
as originally prepared is no longer an
object of commerce, being too dear.
That which is actually in use is an in
dustrial product open TO various fraJ.ds.
Vegetable oils arc especially introduced,
and if it is easy to decide by chemical
analysis whether q given product con.
sists OF butter or margarine, it is very
difficult to affirm whether this margarine
is pure or mixed with oils, and vegetable
oils are known to be more difficult of di-
gestion than animal fats. II was found
TO be a miserable conglomerate Of pea
nut oil. diluted milk. and beef.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-12-09
OUR JUVENILES.
Docs He ItIeo ButterS
Well. 20 l)eplz

Well, 10 begiz
First put the cowhlip under his chin,
And whom you see that dimpledest place
OF all hia dimpled and ruRset faco
Show just the tint that tho cowslip ahows,
That is sure proof, suppose,
That the little boy Il mean our Eedl
fond Of butter upon his bread
30 far, 10 goodl
But what II the rosy surface should
Show no tint Of the yellow at Alf
should say that tho flower was too smsn,
Or that something else was wrong in the test
For, whatever the sign is, I know bestl
Signs sometimes fail; but kTlotp that Ned
Likes plenty of butter upon his bread.
Perhaps the tan
On the sun-browned check Of the little man
Dulls the mirror 10 which hold
The blossom up TO reflect its gold
Or else the dimples ripple the glAss
Where the shadow OF color ought 70 pass,
And only the warm blood shows instead;
But he does like butter upon his bread
- Youths Companion.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-07-14
Dissolution of 0-Partner
ship.

YTHE CO.PARTNERsHIP HERETOFORE
L existing between the undersigned has
been dissolved. Mr.. Uren will collect all
bills due the firm, aud settle all its indebted
nebs. -
KIGER u UREN.
Silver City, New, Feb. ., 1880.
james Kigcr and J,hn uren will continue
the business Ot bIacksmithing, general iron
work and wAgon.inAking, 1t the old stand,
each Tor himself, Mir. kiScr doing the wood
work, and MIR. Ultn the IrUI' work.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-07-14
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE
r Of
PHRENOLOGY

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II of tho State of New York In 1866, will
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26
Chinese PeddIers.

The case of the people vs.. All
Chow, which was few days ago
heard in Department No. IL on ap-
peal from the Police Court, was de-
cided by Judge Freelon yesterday.
The principal point in the case is
as to the constitutionality of the
statute passed by the last Legisla-
ture prohibiting the issuance of
licenses to Cbinamen. The defend
ant was arrested for peddling with
out license, and in his trial before
the Police Court he urged in de-
fense that he was prohibited by the
law of the State from obtaining a
license. and that he is entitled un-,
der the treaty between the United
States and China to exercise his
endeavors to obtain a livelihood,
subject only 10 the same restric-
tions which are placed on other
alien residents. Judge Freelon said
the Legislature did not probably
intend to make a privileged GLASS
of Cinnamon by allowing them to
peddle without a license, while
others were obliged to pay license.
1t would seem, however, that II
the law in question were valid
law, the result which ls claimed
by the defendant would follow logi-
cally and necessarily. A Judge OF
the Superior Court In Los Angeles,
and man distinguished on the
bench, has decided that this very
law In question here is unconstltu-
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26

tional and void. The United States
Circuit Court for California has de.
cided that the class of laws Of
which this is one, are unconstitu.
tional. And 1t is, we believe, gen.
orally admitted that under the
Constitution of the United States
and the treaty now existing with
China this and such laws are un.
constitutional and void. 1t follows,
therefore, this law being void, that
the Chinaman resident here and
doing business is relegated to his
original status before any such law
was enacted, and is subject to the
payment Of license as other resi-
dents are. There is no doubt that
the defendant was obliged to take
out lscense, and upon proper ap-
plieation the proper officers were
bound to grant him one, and IL he
exercised his avOcation without
such license, he was liable to the
usual pains and penalties of the
law.
1t was claimed in addition that
the ordinance was for various rea-
sons invalid as to hawkers and ped.
dlers of all races and nationalities.
The sections of the law and the
ordinance were examined by the
Court, and the conclusion was ar
rived at that, whatever provisions
were obnoxious to criticism. the
one relied on in the case at bar
was Independent and sufficient in
itself, and justified the conviction
and Judgment of the Court below.
The judgment was sustained and
a remittitur ordered forthwith
S. r. Bulletin.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26
CHURCH CHIMES.

CATHEDRAL OF ST. VIBIANA. = Main
street, below First. Rev Hugh McNamee,
Rector. First mass at q A. M; second
mass at g.; high mass at lo-Sunday
p. M; vespers at r. N.
CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF ANGELS
Opposite the Plaza. First mass at Q A. NJ. :
second at Z, with sermon in English at
the end of the mass; last mass at ser
mon in Spanish; Catechism in English
at 1890 A. M; Catechism in Spanish at
2:30 P. M; vespers at $3.50 p. NJ.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Corner of Tenn
pie and New High streets. Services
at IL A, M. Seats free, and all cordially
invited. Sunday School at $3.50 A. M.
FORT ST. M. E. CHURCH. Rev. NJ. NJ.
and 7 r. M. Sabbath School at II PM.
Glass meeting Tuesday evening. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev. j. W.
Ellis, Pastor-Services at the Brick
Church on Fort street, between Third
sunday School at i2h p. NJ. PASTORS res
idence a. Kimball Mansion.
TRINITY M. E. CHURCH SoUTH.--Spring
street, between First and Second. Rev.
Thomas X. Curtis, Pastor in charge.
Preaching every Sabbath at II A. II.
Prayer meeting 7:45, every Thursday
evening.
BAPTIST CHURcH.-Good Templar's
Hall, Main street. Prof. 4. NJ.
Stewart, Minister. Services at IL
A. M. Sunday School directly after morn
Ing service. Seats free. and the public
are cordially invited. Prayer meetings
Thursday evenings.
CHURCH OF CHRIsT.-john G Hay. Pas.
tor. Preaching at room No. l Baker
Block, at IL A. M. and 1880 p. M; Sunday
School at 10 A. M.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rev, A. Geyer, Pastef-Services i'll Union
Hall every sunday ut 10: - A. NJ. and 1880
p. N. Sunday School, aI3:jO A. NJ.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26
THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Harmonious Meeting Number Of Spirited
Addresses Open Air Meeting Next Satur-
day Night.

There was a large and euthusias-
tic meeting OF the Democratic Club
of Los Angeles last night, Presi-
dent Crawford in the chair, at their
cosy headquarters in the Downey
Block.
After the reading of the minutes,
member of the Club lasked Wall
ter ID. Stephenson, Esq as the Sec
retary Of the Democratic .t County
Central Committee, whether it
had been determined whether or
not we were to have q county cleo
tIon this Fall.
Mr.. Stephenson replied that the
Committee had had a meeting yes
terday afternoon, but had been un.
able to come to any definite con-
clusion, not having been as yet
advised of the precise decision of
the Supreme Court. They expect
ed, however, to receive the opin-
ion during the coming week, and
had called meeting Of the COM
mittee and of the candidates for
next Saturday, at which confer
ence 1t was expected final con-
cluslon would be arrived at.
Capt. H. M. Smith next address
ed the club. During the course of
his spirited little speech, he gave
it as his individual opinion that
we would have n county election in
November.
Capt. Smith was succeeded by
the Messrs. B. Chandler, Sidney
Lacey and John G. Downey, who
each made short addresses. During
the course of their remarks it was
proposed to have an open air meet
ing next Saturday night, and the
considerable sum needed to make
it success was raised on the spo
by voluntary contributions.
1t having been ascertained thai
the Club was slightly in debt, the
Messrs. Wallace Woodworth, J. g
Downey, M. Kremer, A. w. Ryar
and w. J. Brodrick were appointed
a committee to raise money for th'
general fund.
After some general discussion
the club adjourned.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26
Property Transfers.
REPORTED BY JOHN II. BRIERLY-
SEPTEMBER 20, 1850.
CONVEYANCES.

Maria Luisa Domingo de Sepulveda,
Jose Dolores Sepulveda and Emma Irene
williams, Administrative of the estate of
Chas II Williams, deceased, by Sheriff,
to Jesus A de epulveda-Southern 7S1a
feet of lot 2, block s, Ord's survey, city;
$329l 50.
r Lawrence to John G White-Eight
acres w side of l. A q s p II II, In Sec 10,
T2S r lSW; $700.
VIM Lemon TO W T Carter-E 20 acres
OF lot 8, Downey & Holman tract, OF
Home tract, Rancho San Antonio; $500. :
Rita Botiller de Aguilar TO John j
Charnock-l66.23 acres. Rancho La Rallo-
no; 1881 Is,
Sam'l Norton to Robert E Wirsching.--
Lot 75 It SW side of Requena st, 75 feet w
OF wilmington ct, extending back to zan-
Ia No 3, city; $780,
Joseph j Bulls to II Mayo-40 acres
in Home tract, Rancho San Antonio, for
note payable Jan ], 1881, l per cent per
month; $500.
tJohn ] Carlton and Lovina A, his wife
to @ Hubbell-Lnts 2 and q, blk 7,Wool'
en- Mill tract, and W X Of lot,a0 II W side
Spring 50, x 1856 n " sids FodTih ST. city
tdS5 ~
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26
Notes From Palos verdes.

Ben. James, in crossing the
bridge at Crocker's Slough on the
night Of the 23d, fell and broke his
leg above the ankle. His cries
brought assistance. Dr. Johnson
of Wilmington set the broken limb,
and at latest accounts the patient
was doing well.
Gen. Banning has built coal
dredger for the purpose of scooping
up the many tons Of coal that lie
in the mud at Wilmington. A pa
tent will be taken out for it and it
will be known as the Hancock
dredge.
Arrived, Sept. %, schooner Ida
Schnauer, Lovedal, Master, four
and u half days from Navarro river
with 3O1 900 feet of lumber for the
Southern PACIFIC Railroad and
Phineas Banning.
The boat that was stolen by the
sailors who deserted from the Brit
ish ship Eskdale, was found ashore
ut Old San Pedro In good order.
Sailed, Sept. 22d, steamer New
port for Newport Landing.
Sailed, Sept. 2lst, schooner Con
voy, Mills, Master, for San Migue
Island.
Sailed. Sept. Esd, sloop Flora
Perry. Master, for Santa Barbars
Island, fishing.
PALos VERDEs.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26
Council Proceedings.

Council met in regular session
last evening, President Lawlor in
the Chair.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved.
The Mayor reported the collec-
tion of fines to the amount of $3.50
since last report. Filed.
The City Auditors report, show
ing the condition of the various
funds in the City Treasury was re-
ceived and referred to the Finance
Committee.
The Tax Collectors report re-
ceived the same reference.
The Zanjero reported having sold
1884 worth of irrigating water for
the month ending September 10.
Filed.
Petition of w. j Neely for pay
ment of $2S3 Sc on account Of con-
struction of the Alameda street
sewer. Granted, and a warrant or
dered drawn for the amount.
The City Attorney reported ia.
vorabIy to refunding certain taxes
paid on double assessment, to
Mrs. MacDougall: So ordered, the
necessary entry to be made by the
Tax Collector.
The ordinance changing the
price Of irrigating water after Octo-
ber 1st, passed at the last session,
was read and adopted.
Report of Overseer of chain gang.
Filed.
The Board of Public Works re-
ported in favor of grading New
High street between Franklin and
Temple, and submitted resolution of
intention to perform such work.
The resolution was adopted.
Also, that q grade be adopted for
Seventh street, west of Pearl. So
ordered.
The Finance committee reported
in favor of granting certain peti.
ti0ns for the rebate of personal
property tax. SO ordered.
Also, further time was granted to
report on the petitions of Messrs.
Bilderrain and Butler.
On motion, the City Auditor was
granted additional help to examine
the books Of the City Assessor.
The Zapja Committee reported in
favor of granting the petition of
Geo. Kerckhotf under certain condi.
tions. Adopted.
Also, that the petition of Mrs.
Huber be granted, the necessary
work to be done by the chain gang.
So ordered.
Also, reported the purchase of
400 feet OF pipe for the pipe line on
First street. Approved.
Several petitions for the rebate
OF personal property tax were re-
ferred to the. Finance Committee.
Petition of the Los Angeles Pack
ing Co. to slaughter hogs inside the
city limits under certain restric-
tiOnS. Referred to committee
consisting of Messrs. Monroe, Bau-
chet and Meincer.
Petition Of Vickery g. Kinds to
the same effect. Same reference.
Petition of J. A. Cline for the re-
moval of obstructions in the Los
Angeles river. Referred to Zanja
Committee.
Petition of Western Union Tele.
graph Co. to be allowed to retain
their poles on Alameda street in
their present position. Granted.
Petition of property owners for
the construction of sewer on Vine
street. Referred to the Sewer Com
mlttee.
Adjourned.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26
other large consignn

Another large consignment OF
Holbrook & Ludlow's fine ladies'
shoes, French kid and pebble goat,
Of all styles;. also, q large consign-
ment Of Lilley. Brackatt & Co.'S
fine shoes for men. This work Ia
we'll known to every one ~ being
OF the best style and finest quality.
Remember the place, A. s. McDon-
AIDS, 81 Spring street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1880-09-26
A Card.

To all who ore suffering from
the errors and indiscretiOns Of
youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss of manhood, ETC., I will
send q recipe that will cure you,
free of charge. This great remedy
was discovered by Q missionary IN
Routh America. Send self-ad-
dressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph
T. Inman, Station D, New York
City. myI8 ~