Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-06


fornia tomorrow from her European
tour. 1t is supposed that this most ex-
cellent and accomplished lady will short.
ly visit her old friends in Los Angeles.
Sixteen deeds, five mortgages, five
satisfaction Of mortgages, one water 10.
cation, one power of attorney, brand of
Peter Conan, and three marriage IL
censes were filed for record in the Coun-
ty Recorders office yesterday.
A large crowd was attracted yesterday
afternoon on Spring street near the
Court House,by the circus-like antics of a
balky horse. A moving machine and a
hay rake were attached to the wagon,
the whole blocking up the street for a
half hour before the animal could be
moved.
Rev. f. P. Goodwin Of the First Con-
gregational Church Of Chicago. will lead
the Gospel meeting in the Y. M. C. A.
rooms to-day at 4:30 P. M. If you want
seat, come early. Mr.. Goodwin was
one Of the founders Of the Adcance
newspaper at that place.
Mr.. E. D. Petersen, the Major Domo
Of Mr.. B. F. Porter, the great wheat
grower Of Los Angeles, came down from
San Fernando yesterday on visit to
his friends. He was protected by that
sturdy wheat farmer, Mr.. J. NJ. Jenni-
fer. They report the wheat and barley
crop better than it was last year.
Jay Gould has been out on his jaunt-
mostly over his own road-for twenty
six days, and yet has only reached Lare-
do, whence he will visit Mexico. At
this rate it will be the first Of June be-
fore he reaches this city. Poor man, to
have SO many railroads to travel over.
He must get very tired.
The attractions at Santa Monica to-
day will be many and varied. A family
picnic is announced which will attract
many, some Of whom will go in vehicles.
The water is in fine condition, the
pavilion will be open, while a number
of new eating houses have been started.
The old calon, with its shade, is more
attractive to some than the new town,
and will be visited by many.
Erlanger Book.
Judge B. s. Eaton Of the Iowa Colony
at Cucamongo is forging ahead rapidly.
The water system is now complete, and
the tract is settling up. Over three
hundred acres of land are plowed, and
much Of it planted with trees and vines.
DIR. Hartley's speciality is diseases Of
the eye, ear and throat. Hours, IL to l2
A. NJ. and to 4 p NJ, Baker Block.
The genial face of Mr.. John Burns.
who has just returned from an extended
tour in Texas and Louisiana, was to be
seen in his accustomed haunts last even
ing. He found many changes in the
cities he visited and is content to spend
the remainder Of his days in Los An
geles.
The superb deer hound Sheik, the
property Of Captain Hutchinson was on
the street yesterday with his insignia
of obtaining the gold medal at the re-
cent bench show in San Francisco. Los
Angeles is getting the best of every
thing. The Captain may well be proud
Of this most noble animal Of his kind in
California.
Admiral Banning was in the city yes
terday on important business. He says
that in addition to the fleet steamer
Amelia. he is fitting out the propeller
Linda to ply between San Pedro and San
ia Catalina. This fine vessel will prob
ably be used in the great electro fish
gathering company that is to be organ
lied in Los Angeles.
Governor Downey, with his brother
in-law, Peter Donahue and wife, accom-
panied by the Governors family physi-
clan, DR.. j. P. Widney, have gone to
San Francisco. The friends Of the Gov
ernor are urging him to take tour of
Europe and thence around the world for
diversion from his present anxiety and
unrest Of mind.
1t is reported that the great Tide
Water Pipe Line Company Of New
York and Pennsylvania has purchased
she Santa Cruz oil bearing lands and
will transfer a vast amount OF their
great capital to this coast to open out
our oil supply. The managers have
forty tons Of machinery now on the
way to California to use in boring wells
and piping oil. The ball is rolling on.
Another grand irrigating canal has
been commenced in Tulare county.
Over one million cubic inches OF water
are to be taken out of the south fork Of
the Kaweah river in the Sierras under
four foot pressure, and conveyed in
fumes and bitches a distance OF fifty
miles to Tulare Lake. 1t will be known
as the Main Trunk canal, and on the
plains will be 100 feet wide and four
feet deep.
We had the pleasure OF call yester-
day from Major George Washington
Barter, the whilom editor OF the Los
Angeles Star, of this city. The Major,
for some years past, has been resident
of Tucson, A. T. His numerous friends
in this section will be glad to learn that
he is looking as fine as silk. He is on
his way to San Francisco, where he
proposes to buy additional material for
the establishment of q newspaper in
Tucson.
From the hour Lewis Bros. opened the
doors of their immense establishment
yesterday their salesroom was constant
ly crowded by throngs Of eager pur-
chases, many OF whom expressed sur
prise at the immense and elegant assort-
ment Of boots and shoes. That their
opening was a decided success is need
less to state, such a store beng credit
to Los Angeles and a monetary success
to the enterprising proprietors.
A gentleman who came in from Cotton
yesterday, informs US that no complaints
against the Railroad Company were pre-
sented by citizens of San Bernardine
county at the session of the Board Of
Railroad Commissioners, at that place
on Friday. This proves that the peo-
pie begin to appreciate the immense
value the opening OF the railroad to Ari-
zona and the EAST has been to Southern
California, and that they are satisfied
with the present condition af affairs.
Mr.. P. ]. McMahan of the Palace
Saloon, in Temple Block, who was SO
unceremoniously drowned out few
weeks since, has Just completed a
thorough renovation of his establish.
ment; painted and tinted the walls, and
made all as good as new. McMahan, is
the oldest saloon keeper in California,
and dates his business back to 1852, al
Sacramento. He has now one of the
finest establishments in the country.
Constable Fuller, Of Downey City, yes
terday brought young man named Geo