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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
Don Mateo KelIer's Will and Last
Letter.
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN.


I, Matthew Keller, of the city
and county of Los Angeles, State
of California, of the age of seventy
years, and being of sound and dis
posing mind, memory, and not act
Ing under duress, menace, fraud or
undue influence of any person
whatever, do make, publish and
declare this, my last will and tes-
lament, in manner following, that
is to say:
First. request that I be bur-
led by Los Angeles Lodge No. AZ,
Free and Accepted Masons of Los
Angeles, Cal.
Secondly. I direct that my fun.
eral expenses and just debts be
paid with all convenient speed.
Thirdly. 1 give, bequeath and de.
wise all my property, both personal
and real, to my children, Mary
Jane Keller, aged II years; Caro-
line Keller, aged Is years; Alice p.
Keller, aged IA years; Henry w.
Keller, aged IL years, and Ida Kel.
Ter, aged years, share and share
alike, subject to the following con-
ditions, t0.wit: Should any Of the
above named females enter relig-
ious order, Convent or Nunnery,
then In that event either or all OF
them SO entering or becoming
members Of said religious order,
Convent or Nunnery shall forfeit
all rights, interest and Inheritance
in my estate whatever.
Fourthly. give aud bequeath to
my son Henry w. Keller my gold
watch No. 36,051, Howard Il Co.,
Boston.
Filthy. That my Executor, out
of the rents Of my property, pay all
taxes, repairs and insurance, and
provide for the proper maintenance
and education of my children,
named in this instrument, until
they attain their majority.
Sixthly. Thai my property re.
main undisturbed until my young
est child arrives at the age Of eight
cen years.
Lastly. I hereby nominate and
appoint I. w. Hellman, banker OF
Los Angeles city, the executor 0i
this will and testament without
bOnds.
MATTHEW KELLER. [sEAL ]
Executed March 80, 1881.
Witnessed by
HENRY STUHR and
9. N. WILSON.
The following unfinished letter
was left by deceased:
Los ANGELES, CAL, Mar 81, 1881.
Isai0s W. Hetinsan, Esq Farm.
ers' and Merchonts' Bank, Los
angeles.
DEAR SIR:-I have made my last
will and testament, on the 30th
inst. I have taken the liberty
Of appointing you my executor,
not knowing anyone else that I
could place such implicit reliance
In as yourself.
In the financial crisis of past
years, you saved myself and chill
dren from utter ruin, aud to give
the lie to those who vainly tried to
impugn your integrity In that cri-
sis. I am sorry to impose this ne "
task upon you in view of your
much occupation; but I hope you
will employ such help as will
tighten your part of the work. 1t
is the only way I can see to save
something out of my estate for the
suppart Of my helpless children.
But II you should, for any reason,
conclude not to serve az the execu-
tor of my last will and testament,
then in that case you will please
suggest to the Judge of Probate the
name Of some reliable person.
l have hereuntO inclosed q list of
my real and personal property so
that it may be easily found and
none forgotten, together with deeds
and papers relating to the same for
guidance.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

There Is a story current that the
late Mr.. Carlyle was terrible do.
mestic tyrant. At breakfast time
he would come down grumbling,
and, glancipg at the Widespread
board. declare the food to be unfit
for dog. Mrs. Carlyle thereupon
would order the girl to take the
despised viands back to the kitch-
en-. Presently, when the philoso-
pher was beginning to grow des-
perately hungry. his spouse would
order the same dishes to be brought
back, which her husband immedi-
ately proceeded to devour with in
finite relish and without any more
ado.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
If you want a perfect fitting truss
call on Heinzeman & Ellis.

Fresh shrimps Tuesdays, Fridays
and Saturdays; California and
Puget Sound oysters, 25 cents per
plate; Eastern oysters every style;
hot and cold lunches and all the
delicacies of the season served Oh
the shortest notice at Congress
Hall, corner OF Main and Requena
streets. Boca beer, the best on the
Coast, always on hand, as well as a
full supply of the best brands OF
Iiqu 3rs, wines and cigars. En-
traJ ce to ladies' rooms on Requena
street,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
Millinery.

have just received my full
stock OF spring and summer styles
OF the latest novelties in all kinds
of goods in the millinery line. l
cordially invite the ladies to call
and examine before purchasing.
MISS L. J. HAMMOND.
Los Angeles, March 22, 1882.
1m.mar22
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
A Card.

To all who are suffering from
the errors and indiscretiOns OF
youth, nervous weakness, early
Iecay, 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
South America. Send q self-ad.
dressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph
T. Inman, Station D, New York
City, my18.ly
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
Ex Recent Arrivals.

Shiloh's consumption cure, large
and small; Eilert's extract of tar
and wild cherry, U. s. condition
powders, U. s. liniment for man
and beast; Mac Arthur's syrup OF
hypophosphites; Horsford's Aria
Phosphate, Kings new discovery
for consumption, Scotts emulsion
of cod liver OIL, Lubin's extracts
for the handkerchief, assorted;
Humphreys homeopathic spe-
cifics. THEO. WOLLWEBER,
Druggist, SO Main Street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
Property Transfers.
REPORTED BY JUDSON, GILLETTE
4 GIBSON-APRIL u, 1881.
CONVEYANCES.

Robert Turnbull to Samuel Rees and r
e Wirsching-Lot6, blk NJ, Mt Pleasant
tract; Sl00.
Ascension Sepulveda de Mott and D
Mott to Lucy @ Wagner-Lot 2, block A,
Johnston tract; 1926.
Jonathan Watson and Louisa j, his
wife, to r T0berman-28 acres on santa
Ana river, In Rancho Santiago de Santa
Ana: $500.
Nome Mindrup to Carpenter-W
II acres OF lot j. Fletcher tract; $3.50
Andrew Smith TO Francisco Montera--
ouitclaim OF his interest in Rancho 6an
Rafael: el6O.
John H0ee and Nene Rose, his wife, 70
Ixanoloco noneerA-29 acres n Rancho
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Mr.. F. Adam, the pioneer tailor
of Los Angeles, No. 13 Spring
street, informs his patrons and the
public generally that he has just
received a large assortment of the
latest styles Of spring and summer
goods, which for elegance and va
riety of pattern cannot be sur
passed. A cordial invitation is ex.
tended to all to call and examine
hja stock. m2.lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
10 Whom it May Concern.

Please take notice: Any person
having pledges or collaterals at the
Star Loan aud Broker Office, No. 4
Commercial street, will please re-
deem the came or pay accrued 1n-
terest thereon within thirty days
from this date or they will be sold.
P. S.-Money loaned on all kinds
Of personal property. mrSotf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

F. Lindquist, merchant tailor,
No. 20 Spring street, is himself a
practical cutter; and, having had
ample experience in San Francisco
and Los Angeles, knows how to
meet the requirements OF his Gus.
toners. He keeps full supply CT
the best cloths constantly on hand
aud makes them up "upon honor"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

A number Of desirable rooms to
lot at No. z Third street. The loca-
ton Is accessible and desirable
irom every standpoint. The neigh.
borhood is good and the house is
barely five minrtes' walk from the
Court House.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
Misses Cr0Wder

Announce to the ladies that they
have opened a irst-class DIRE ssmak.
ing establishment in the rear of
Mrs. M. E. Parks millinery store.
Having had long experience in
Eastern cities they are prepared 10
give such style and fashion as can.
not be had elsewhere. Call early
and leave orders. No. l5 Spring
street, City of Paris building, Los
Angeles, Cal. ape 2m
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

See the Copcolodor In his won.
derful transmutation Of colors at
the dyeing and securing esta blish-
ment, No. 8 Also street,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

The Central Pharmacy is the
cheapest place in town to buy
drugs, perfumeries, soaps, patent
medicines, etc. Prescriptions care
fully filled, from fresh drugs.
Preuss & Pironi, proprietors. Call
and save money.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Worth, OF Paris, advertises "Ev-
cry class of corset for corpulence
and riding for gentlemen" and
adds: "Figures padded for court
Dress"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

The finest stock of hair goods in
the city can be found at Mr.. q Mrs.
Williams, No. 48 Spring street, up
stairs, room No. l. mf30:lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

The expenditure at Rome during
the Carnival this year was very
large, $40, 200 having been taken
in ut one theatre on one evening.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
WAR DEPARTMENT, SIGNAL SERVICE,
US. ARMY.

Division OF kilograms and Reports Tor
the benefit of Commerce and Agriculture
Report of observations taken at Los An
gelea, Call, April l2, 1881.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Hughes's Russian Baths. Lo-
Gated No. Is Main street, opposite
the Pico House. Gentlemen and
ladies attended to by persons of
their own sex.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

The colorist does dyeiDg an
securing at No. 8 Also street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Preuss & Pironi are the agents
for the Holman and Lion liver pad,
the Aver kidney pad for lame
back and female complaints and
Wrights lung pad for consump-
ton.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Clothes cleaned or dyed, then
mended and pressed and warranted
to look like new, at No. 6 Also
htyeet.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

A slnels game Of Scartd for S40,.
600 Was letely played In club at
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Mothers, try the Manx Feeding
Bottle. Heinzeman & Ellis, agents.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Try the great Southern Liver
Regulator, for sale by Hein3eman
& Ellis.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Use Ecotrs Emulsion. HeinZe'
man & Ellis.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

The best cough candy is found al
Heinzeman g. Ellis's.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Secondhand clothing bought and
sold at No. s Aliso street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
FOR S ALE.

IN EAST Los ANGELES, corner OF
DAILY and Wells streets, on the road TO
Pasadena. A AHANDSOMELY IMPROV-
ED PIECE OF PROPERTY, containing
four acres Of ground, one half In bearing
orange trees, the other half planted In
grape vines and deciduous trees. The
best well of water in East Los Angeles.
with water-tank, wind mill and iron
pipes all through the place; small
mouse, evergreen hedge, etc. The place
will be sold reasonable and on accom-
modating terms. For further informa-
tton apply on the pre- misses to
aS-lm ERNEST III. GENNERT.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Since 1895 nine thousand divorces
have been granted In Italy, Milan
beiug sot deWu for no lees than
eo. & san6s Also hsne e. heo
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

Five hundred dollars worth of
secondhand clothing wanted at
No. 8 Also street,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13

At the Central Pharmacy you
can obtain the famous electric
razor and Russian leather strop,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-04-13
Grand Rifle ! ournament

MR., n. sLOTTERBECK, the enter
prIsinR proprietor of our popular Sho0t-
Ing Gallery, proposes prize OF nne
BreechIoading Colt Shotgun,
To bs competed. for under rules e.tab-
Thofo viii bo eighty tickets and each
Ticket eoeting only el,to, Will entitls the
aiISir sss,e e sss = sjs'1 s. 1s1ns " eeIlsysI
, 1881-07-30

CITI REAL E.STiJ'E:,

Ji'OK sALE--By ALBERT WIsXEii, 70
H. !!caslnrn.sL. ltsnH !:
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a g" Fs t,a s;s'n'rt Fl !ixl!; 81 t!!ya lark
. story Island nh:yn!.f st,rnar Hrvnntsth.st.. now
"t":s in'xo era 'ss ssii montfy fs;fsts r.:
IN est f; nsn 'so ronoa for
wv snns, H. nsa.t,st, basemrnt cttaxc, with lot
,Fi Nanh Wsia.Ti. 3:storY md osltar .toye IN, sx
lMss;t s!s' ;,s: ss:'sss S:Sh!sss! Gs n! ' 's
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;:;y ss:$ :s t'A
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to .ans fs; ss i r"o', aEh'''t u foot
5s i's' az sY5sf asks, II, ;s; o IL A0
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$S:si; s.xs:t :! S;f9t. Y %*t.s ss! |Sss
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II, "a: AL 70 adsson-av, vrry dc.ira
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in,@tana ,tI ny: north nf Fosty,t'fsi,.sL, boxisa
SA! # hfHf'y;!!,t.,st II ias ,e
AnT autv l.Dwsn.n.. init jtncl,-nv htIfih Of
ht!EltM0t-af.t clthpBHt its IN l.AkU HlEW.
rGey cheap. W.
KtI1I. " ''' " ~
VIII s@:t e aIorns cry gne ~ loft m
NGtMtGr.nr.. G;e4L 0l WHrl.sL, mo Tot. sfT3. .
itax!k Msra'lon, and Ward.sia, ioss about half
futllUr vnlJ1.
GlyN9rn.picc, corner Coyentvy.st., laJylyl
hubNy, 1l0ync. A.ld 3.etyt-At!., Menr Stllwuukco-
ht4s tDslvchert u stGuuI ntId street G1rx.
fhlrnH.Ag, Ilrlf ,i,sTltt.tts tGsu Vt3 WILL bo0tl
sell for dnllD gflEc Ashadi EiN. -
Erlt-Ft., nenr 1.ncasfn, 2I1tljl s1u.
i!!i!0fl~st.. near LGRvltt. lots slU
IhirtHeHth.sl., near 1shilIh. lt.tA ffEt.
Nltietutntlt.sl. uMEt Gf Wcstern-aV.. .1xt1 &J1
W!rtcri,-av, curtlur Twenty y-tlrsl-si,. i7xI
. Httsll0n. four lestrnb1e residence lots, all for
}I.UuL ' W. "
Twenty: :slxttt-st loar rartlutld-av., .sxII;, sSl
Ashlhnd-Mv.. north ~ Thirty rnuskt.at fttts {6I
thnr!tun,At.. nGaF 1Airtr.Eaurth. ct!,iyafient tn
lois ut LESS thnt nero pfiGUt.
Mtwaukto.aT. uMd Wtlulbt'ss., near 14ohvitt. fam
ouAtttGss lUa4 1Ot,2 1tHta. -:
, 1881-07-30
r,I'Y REAL ESTATE.

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+, .sos'3 .%:!!'s's ists :" o''se ss ta"osar lot
Sm nor,lon't catnSs q rS,,s;
,.ssnih,t. ,.!",{| lit 1T rfnr:s,%b as:lt,e% bargn|n
'}Es.t S 81, a,s%t" IT. ''''o o'.es noasv ~ ''''
9Th i,ss wi'at 6ssHn'enf i;4tb Gscs - r hsa1. sa
1"S "Sast XII ffto,t. on thlumo''a' "o''n " i''''
a1 1ts';ts.1h It. 3D. it ad Te't''s"'F
viii 1r; sss n.stf 81 f.iru.av. 'arth ofrwcn-
uat.ts;,,ti i,ar,cav, good srnno loa'e md lot sdx
ri s'"!' Il Il, 4 . S'ns,''ss''', '.l a0'a '0''
Sss ,sy ~ sfist fiGs'sssss ssss:, sCovo 10
VI f h"se pna lot IN Mtc'san-nv ear r'st,-
rns;;,s:,ii A fmo ouso md 7-ft lot Tn
stasi1 Ut, NIe'ssnu.av, bptroon Tronty-n'nsh
ID Thsiratt h::.si ., si,n,nt.o.tt nna resdanens.
81 ID "a ii SoHth sora'fi' ff"'n0 houses and
Eo;. 3sE ss's III 's;l Gs!ansi.a.t blck ho''ios Wifi
III itt f. r', ;, nssSlSt brick houscs In ,sovc-
VIZ rsisI II isssIfls"s:s.s. f%Ms st franc saa:o ana q!
M M'.. M;'.,ii'so ri sot ioixiI It, southeast corner
ssa,s I'D s! i, 81 WsSs:-Av,. north of frren-
sa.,tSi Sda.. tau md e,-. lot on Mchlsnn-nv near
ftss'hsass.; sas;cnt brick housa and lot on sl.OhsAn
f5sns 1o%sc lot
is1's elssa ,',isn III ] se"snco
'hst :s! nna sa.eent es houses and lots
y NJ PlGs.inF II. nFi.a.st, astory brick housc md lot s
?ts:aNl y! s,sors brick house, u room''
spa lei frau.r., V.rUv,n frnuo, brick foundation
pasaa3 trr.s s,i,,e brisk esolaont ut tndann.nv
, 1881-07-30

KENT-ILEASANTI
w incntud front rnun fur lnly uni Iunt!nlslHI
WIN board ~ 14fy. Nyrt ur sputh sldp pruforra
, 1881-07-30

ljOll S.ALE--5ON150, CORNER FIFTY
- sixth kt. mid WnsnInHtDn.nv.
~ !tNe IN JE7urEnfs.lv., n1Ar South t'Nrk dophk
Au1 ~ !tes- with Kathlc house on WAshlIIgtNu.nv,
AGhc tlftf-!Gntth-rl.
Wy fHet nn i>rexol bnalavard. coruor Forty..h!ri.
19xl2'. turher F1tly.arst-ht und li1d1 rnrx.nv.
H. Il. UltliCIt
, 1881-07-30

WE3r SIDE.
RIO nEST-Ar LAWNDALE - NICI:
twn catr!mut,. lake wator tnixt III. nt. b,"k fill.
;.Gnnt- txi par Muntl. EGuESE J, 1i.tLl4 No, !
, 1881-07-30

ITO OllENT-SEVEl.AL DESIRABLE OF
- 1Gas. sl'lH!o Or en- suite, In tho AMeriran Ex-
, 1881-07-30

OFFICES.
FIfO ltENT-BI +. l.. CANFIELD,
L. UH}sgs HI t0hpn II l.HuahIntn building corner
Lake mud C44l-eu, 1nrgo, l.sh1 and 4a1lsUiely NJ
ELL, CASE1Elp III Hnud,,pt,..,
, 1881-07-30

.... SOUTH SIpG
ITO ORENT-CD'rTAt;E OF y ROOMS on
,3it,,Ii ,IiWGhty ;iltMiil!-st, ncar MGh'ghn.Ay. H.
ff1O KESr-A PART Oh WHOLE OF
nlttdsNn1slx tnrnt.tGi bUn.g vpry ttsHlrnpiq 1v.
entity ruMth ct Th!rty.nrtt.Ht. Ell fibNNo ltca.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-16
OregOn's Great [ sisiOsity.

Some time ago the Jacksonville
Sentinel published the following ac-
count of lake in the Cascade
mountains. "Several of our citi-
zens returned last week from the
Great Sunken lake, situated in the
Cascade mountains, about seventy
five miles northeast from Jackson
Vile. This lake rivals the famous
valley of Sinbad the Sailor. 1t is
thought to average 1000 feet down
to the water all around. The walls
are almost perpendicular, running
down to the water and leaving no
beach. The depth of the water is
unknown, and it's surface is smooth
and uDruiiled, as it lies so far below
the surface of the mountain that air
currents do not effect it. Its length
is estimated ut twelve or fifteen
miles, and its width ten or twelve;
there is mountain in the center
having trees upon it. 1t lies still
silent and mysterious in the bosom
OF the everlasting hills, like huge
we'll scooped out by the hands of the
giant genii of the mountains in the
unknown ages gone by, and around
it the primeval forests watch and
ward are keeping.
"The visiting party fired rifle
several times into the water at an
angle of forty-five degrees, and were
able to note several seconds of time
from the report of the gun until the
ball struck the water. Such seems
incredible, but is vouched for by our
most reliable citizens. The. lake is
certainly O most remarkable curiosi-
ty."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-16
Keep the Brain Clear.

The idea that two wrongs make n
right seems to he exceedingly pre-
valent at this time whenever the
ease of Gutteau. the assassin, is dis
cussod. Some of our leading jour
nails have advocated mob.vio. cnce,
and some protessedly Christian peo-
pie have publicly extollel the fanat-
ical impulse which prompted one of
the guards, the other day, to take
shot at the miserable wretch. 1t is
with sorrow we must admit that we
are an excitable people, and prone
to allow passion to usurp the place of
reason. The attempt upon the life
of the President, the second shot
fired at the representative head of
the nation within the past sixteen
years, is humiliatinS enough to ma
tional pride, without the spectacle
Of mob violence, an uprising of an
indignant people to rend in twain a
poor worm of the earth and gloat
over his nom eDtury sufferinss. Have
we been Transformed into beasts. that
contemplation of such o cowardly
act gives us pleasure? Must we, 'af-
ter the boosted majesty of the civil
law, acknowledge that it does not
afford adequate protection to life till
it's forms are complied with and tn g
accused is brought to trial? Per-
ish the thought! Our national char
acter has suffered enough humilia-
ton, without this GROWING act of
lawlessness to stand as q rebuke to
constitutional government. Let us
seek to lay aside prejudice and pas
sion. Let us neither worship nor
hate with that intensity which sub
ordinates reason; and, brethren of
of the press, pray do not cater to the
blind impulses of the hour, by ap-
proving that which your better judy
ment condemns. The assassin
Guiteau is branded with the indeli.
BILE mark of Cain, and, death is the
greatest boon which could be &C.
corded him, unless, indeed, the
orthodox hell awaits him, and even
then, according to creed, he may
have already, or may hereafter, re-
pent and escape eternal torment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-16

1t is generally considered that
Judge Greene was very light in fix.
ing the sentences of those who had
been convicted of crimes at the nres.
ent term of Court. The man who
deliberately crawled up behind Cant
Frank Smith, on the wharf at Blake.
ly. and shot him in the back of tue
head, only got two years. Sullivan
got the same, and other offenders
were let off mnch easier. The Judge
inclines to tl= side of mercy, which
perhaps, t.l u all around, is as wise
course as any.
The set is unknown in school qe-
oernpL.cs that there is a strip Of
country between Kansas and Texas
which is included in no Stale or Ter.
ritoly. 1t lies between the Pan-han
die of Texas, Kansas and Colorado.
1t is about one hundred and fifty
mics long and forty miles wide. A
Western paper says Of this tract:
1t is not known how it came to be
left out in making up the civil divis.
ons of the country. As suitable q
disposition as any would be to de.
tacii tue northern projection of Tex.
as, the Panhanile, and consolidate
1t with the public lands" as a new
Territory.
The new Walla Walla Court house
is thus described by the Union: The
new Court-h house has reached such
Il state OF forwardness that it il
possible to see Its beauty of prop21
lions and convenience. The outside
has been cemented and painted, the
broad iron steps have been put in
place, the foundations for the DOR.
ticos are being laid aud the cupola
is being finished. A good share OF
the plasterins is completed. The
walls of the courtroom has been
white finished, part of the windows
have been put in place and the doors
and window castings are being fitted.
The courtroom is 52x72 feet, with Z
ceiling 20 feet in height. 1t is the
largest and handsomest room in the
country, equal to any room in Port.
land, and will be "a magnificent place
i'll which to hold court and other
public meetings. After examining
the building as far as finished, We
are satisfied that the Courteous
will when completed, prove as con-
venient as it is ornamental. From
tho cupola windows, which are 20
feet above the ground, a magnificent
view Of the city and valley is OBJ
tanned. The contractors will have
the courtroom, if not the whole
building, ready for occupancy before
the meeting of the next term of The
District Court.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-09-16
Scientific Miscellany.

There are fifty kinds of flowers
growing in the Alc'ic regions which
are to be found nowhere else. Most
of them are Of white or yello =
color.
The number of elementary sub
stances recognized i'll chemistry has
now reached over sixty fonr, though
for many years past it has been OK
rocted that this number would he
diminished rather than decreased bv
the discovery that the.t supposed
elementary sub stances are really
varlOus compounds of few. Spec
troscopic observations and chemical
mathematics can be made to
demonstrate that probably the four
remarkable substances-oxygen, hy-
/ drogen. nitrogen, and carbon, cob
stitute the whole earth and its
| INHABITANTS.
So;ne extensive and valuable anti
monY mines have recently hecu dis
covered about 140 miles from Salt
Lake City, Utah. The first ship
ment made to the East arrived few
days since at Baltimore, and was
pronounced u nlost excellent article.
The ore is IL sulphide, bluish-gray in
color, and yields from GO to G5 pei
cent. OF an,imony. All antlmony
heretofore came from Great Britain
and the island of Borneo, and paid
an import duty of 10 per cent. adj
valorem, aud there is also some from
Sonora. Ii is believed that with
proper rail facilities to the mines Of
the West, there will be no need Of
importations.
Within q very near approach tc
the truth, the human family inhabit
ing the earth has been estimated a
1000, 900, 900. Now, the weight Of
the animal matter of this immense
body cast into The grave IS no lesl
than 534 900 tons, and its decompo
sition produces 5000, 000,000 ,O0(
cubic feet of matter. The vegetable
productions of the earth clear away
from the earth the gases thus gen
Grated, .decomposing and assimilat
idg them for their own increase
This circle of changes has been goin.
on ever since man became an &C
cupier of the earth. He feeds OF
the lower animals aud on the seed
of plants, which in due time bee )mt
a part of himself. The lower al
imaIs feed upon the herbs and glass
es, which in their turn become the
animal; then, by its death, agair
pass into The. atmosphere, and arr
ready once more to be assimilatet
by plants, the earth or bone-sub
stance alone remaining where it i.
deposited.