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Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22
1AE coak oak.
It's Culture and Preparation for
Use The Large Profit Yielded by
Its Growth--A Profitable Industry
For Our Farmers.

ose Nc A'His 'ou' A'eiUoA "
iss aro"sn-A rroneaoie INDUSTRY
For our Farmers
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD-
SIR; Having lately met with Spaniel
work on the cork oak and the corl
industry, ! submit synopsis thereof, IN
the hope that in may be Of interest tc
your readers. The work in question
was written by Mr.. P. Artigas, gradu
ate Of the school Of Forest Engineers Of
Spain, and actually employed as fores'
engineer by the government of that
country.
As vet NO material has been found
which will serve for cork. Even were
not indian rubber much more expensive
than cork, it will not do for shoppers be
cause IL DESTROYS the bouquet Of the fine
wines, and imparts disaereeabIe taste
I, even the courser kinds and to LIQUORS.
II mos. in, ,;,r tan. b
OF industry in Los Angeles county. wine
making will become such within a very
few yearr, and our people should lose
no time, but plant the cork oak (quercus
suber Of Linnaeus) extensively. for the
tree is slow in coming to maturity. At
present we depend for cork upou the
countries bordering the Mediterranean.
In those countries the actual market
value Of cork is ten times what il was at
the beginning Of the century, and it is
likely to 90 still higher. In Sardinia.
Sicily and Naples, extensive cork plan
tations are being destroyed for the pur.
pose Of obtaining the tannin Of superior
quality Welded by the bark and carbo-
nate Of soda from the ashes Of the wood /.
This destruction has been going on for
years, while planting has not even re-
placed the trees destroyed. except in
France and its African dependency. As
long ago as 1922 the French government
appropriated 1850 francs, which were
to be divided among those who, planting
in 1928, should possess at the expira-
ton of ten years plantations of 10000
vigorous saplings. In 1884 only three
persons had become entitled to the
reward. But France has now over half
million acres of cork plantations in
Aigiers yielding considerable revenue
to the state. About fifty years ago the
Spanish began to encourage the planting
Of the cork oak, and the number Of trees
in that country has increased. This in
crease would have been greater but for
the fact that, while In some provinces
cork has become the chief source of
wealth. in others many proprietors de-
stroyed their trees in order to clear their
ground for more valuable productions.
The cork oak grows to q height of
about fiftv feet. In Algeria and in the
Spanish province Of Estramadura the
DEVELOPMENT OF the tree il somewhat
greater. The tree reaches a great age.
It continues to grow for one hundred
and fifty or two hundred years. and after
growth ceases it still Yields cork. though
Of an inferior quality. In some parts Of
Spain it is customary to destroy the tree
when the quality Of its cork begins to
deteriorate In Furepe the tree il mat
with az HIGH a. as. NJ. hut Il needs a
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

The Mexican remedy for diseases Of
the kidneys and bladder is Damiana Bit
tiers.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

For health, strength and vigor drink
Dsmiana Bitters. jan6 ly
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

IA. Mc0innis has an invoice Of the
luportsd Garcia cigar, and do not fail
70 remember II.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

Very Important to the Ladies'.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

A positive cure for dyspepsia Dami-
ana Bitten. Michel Levy, Wholesale
Ia nor dealer, agent.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

II you want good appetite, drink
Damiana Bitter.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

Hughes Russian baths. located No.
l6 Main street, opposite the Pico House.
6sntlsmen spd lsdiep attended to by
persons Of their own sex.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

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selves receiving too much shade, should
be destroyed. These plantations are
cultivated at the beginning and at the
end Of the rainy season. The hoe is
used to stir the earth, hurtful roots and
weeds being burned. while those which
rot quickly are turned under that their
ammonia and carbolic acid may be util-
lied rs manure.
The most favorable season for the
termination of the plant seems to be
that when the acorna fall naturally. In
Spain this takes place In the latter part
Of November. The meteorological phe-
nomena of the cork oak region of Spain
are very similar to those of Southern
California, SO that the season of germi-
mating would probably be the same
here. The young plant would receive
the benefit Of the rains, Its roots would
spread, and 1t would be better fortified
against the heat of the ensuing dry
season. About the twelfth year the
young oaks should be pruned, and the
operation should be repeated every
fourth year thereafter. After trimming
out the trees there should remain eighty
to the acre.
But the tree begins to be Of value
when it has attained to q diameter Of
from two to four inches, whom it "a from
twelve to fifteen years old. At tho same
time the first coat Of cork removed, and
oven the second. is Of no very great
value for stopper. Tho cork should be
removed when the sap - running. Some
growers prefer to take II off when the
sap l. ascending, others when It i de-
scsnding. Along the coast Of Spain the
latter part Of june Is preferred for thi'
opsrAtion, beosuss then tho cork separ
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22

eg6aHfoT8he 3SlehFafsd shaker medi'
Slnes.
psoorstions and wall papers, the finest
end latest, and the greatest variety, at
Raphael Bros. III Main street, Also.
valentines.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1883-03-22
HERMOSA vista
Susr oprNgot
Gardening, Gardening.

APRACTIcAL GARDENER and Hortlcultur-
u ofeS HE services to the public. Understands
the culture d vines. Address ETIENNE DEL.
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Los Angeles, March IS, 1888.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
Z" Conveyed"

Fops have always been a nuisance in bar
bers' shops, for they keep decent men waiting
for shave while the barber puts ON all the
capillary frills that are called for, but, says a
New York paper, the advent of the dude has
made matters still worse. 1t takes 20 minutes
by s'op-watch to adequately shave, pomade,
bandoline. crimp, bang and ''atomize" with
perfume this very particular individual, and
even then he is not happy, but will stand be-
fore the French plate mirror and contemplate
his projections for fully half minute more,
while the barber stands awestruck at the won
der full results Of his own handiwork. 1t is in
a hotel on Fifth avenue where the dudes most
do congregate for capillary treatment, and
where patient BARRIERS have studied and CLASH
fed the pcculiarties OF each individual. No
mistake is ever made in dressing their hair
according TO the latest styles-the "Piccadilly
parting" the "Bois de Boulogne bang" and
the Francesca da Rimini frill, '-as the tastes
OF the several dudes may dictate. Any blum
der in the apportionment of styles without due
reference to each particular type of beauty
would create panic among this clientele of
the hotel and the error would be "blown" all
over "Dudedom." The softest towels and
the most delicate unguents and perfumes are
used, and the BARRIERS, as they entertain these
pdtiOuS Win lne ldtcst gossip employ as Few
harsh gutturals and consonants in their whis-
pers as are consistent with making themselves
ineligible.
According to the Brooklyn Eagle Chicago
physician undertook to explain to his little
daughter the difference between the Two
schools Of medicine. He reflected for some
time as to how he should express il in the
simplest and most Ineligible way. Finally
he informed her that the difference consisted
in this: That homeopathy meant small
quantities and allopaihy meant large quanti-
ties. His daughter, catching the idea,
promptly exclaimed: " Then know what
old Mrs. Parker meant when she said sister
mary was out of proportion. She's got
homeopathic nose and allopathic feet"
Severe-The Norristown Herald says that
at breakfast the other morning a New York
dude declined piece of shad. He had been
told that FISH food made brain, and he didn't
want to unfit himself for the position he occu-
pied in society.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26

There is dissatisfied Englshman in San
Antonio, and when Intercepted as to his dis
satisfaction he said: "Well, you know l
have worked on a ranch to learn the business
They only paid me STA month and board,
you know, but didn't mind that because
wanted to learn, When got there it was
easy getting the sheep out, but getting them
home again was the trouble. That wasn't SO
bad, you know, but had to cook my owr
food. you know, and sleep on the ground.
could not stand that. you know, 50 I've come
back again. This place amt no use for a
civilized Engishman; I'll go home again.
Such men had better 60 home they are Of nc
use to Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
An AudaciUus Robbery.

This morning about 8 o'clock, Mrs. Annie
Briggeman, who keeps a fruit store upon
Alamo street, opposite Scholz's saloon, had
occasion to leave the store for few minu ties.
When she returned she found a colored boy,
aged about 10, behind the counter, opening
the money draw. She Immediately screamed
and attempt to seized the would-be robber,
but he struck her violent.blow in the eye,
knocked her down and escaped. The boy is
supposed to be one of gang who habitually
commit these petty.thefts and the police are on
his track
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
HUMAN PEDEsrRIANIsM.
DIR. Taylor Comments on the Various style
Men Have of walking.

Men Have OF Walking.
DIR. Taylor, in a recent lecture at Grey's
hospital, says: One of the most remarkable
things about a mans walk is the diagonal
movement which characteristics it. The hands
parallelogram, and the diagonal limbs are Of
course the right arm and left leg, ana the left
arm and right leg BY diagonal movement
we therefore intend to convey the fact that
the diagonal limbs, during locCmotion, al
ways swing In the same direction. A soldier
on parade keeps his arms motioness by his
side, aud on no account must they be allowed
to vibrate. This is not what he would natur-
ally do if left 10 himself.
Watch any one person out Of the hundreds
walking along the Streets and it will be seen
that he invariably swings his arms as he goes
along, perhaps to an extreme degree IL he be
a rustic, and less so II he be town bred. The
arms swing by the body like a couple of pen
dula, and with speed which entirely depends
upon the rate at which he may be walking.
The athletic, anxious to complete the given
number Of FLAPS" in a mile or couple of
miles and outstrip his competitors, swings
his arms to and fro with a quickness which
corresponds with the motion Of his swift
feet; the business man also swings his arms
With motion which, if not so quick, exactly
tines with the motion Of his legs; and even
the idle man about town, lounging along
some fashionable quarter, unconsciously gives
a slow motion to his arms which corresponds
to his tardy legs
Now. if the motion be even crelessly OBJ
served, it will be found that the right arm
swings forward at the same time as the left
leg, and when the right leg is advancing it is
the left arm which accompanies it. This is
the natural gait, and, to convince ones self
that it is so, it is only requisite to get friend
to walk across the room in the opposite FASH
ion, i. e., TO swing the right arm forward when
stepping out with the right leg and then, in
the same manner, when bringing forward the
left leg, to accompany it with the left arm.
Such gait is both unnatural and uncomfort-
able to the person who tries it, and also ludic-
rous to the observer who watches a first at
tempt of the kind. The diagonal movement
of the limbs is therefore the natural method
adopted by man when walking, and it is the
first and most apparent fact that one ascer-
tains in studying human locomotion.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
He Had Got EN-,

One OF the guests at the Hord hotel has
been drinking somewhat lately, and his
friends told him thai if he persisted he would
assuredy have delirium tremens, but he paid
no attention to their advice. His friends
resorted to a novel mode to cure him. As he
sat on the chairs outside the hotel he noticed
some of the many rats running about, and
said, "Look at the rats | Why, never saw
so many" His friends protested that they
saw no rats. "Why look there -there-there,"
said he, pointing to the rats. Still they would
not see them He appealed 10 some prompted
bystanders, who declared there were no rats.
Then troubled expression passed over his
face and, rising, he exclaimed "Boys, I've
got 'em. I'll see snakes directly" then he
went to his room, instructing the call boy to
tell DIR. Graves to come directly, as he had
got delirium tremeus. When the doctor came
the joke oozed out, and he had the good
sense to appreciate the joke played upon him,
and to pay the doctors fee.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
Music at SAN Fernando Cathedral.

Second Sunday after Pentecost ISS3-Hieh
mass organ prelude; Kyrie, Farmer, in B
fiat; Gloria, Farmer, in fiat; Gradual,
Veni, Jesu, Cherubini; Veni, Creator Spiritus,
J. Hanisch Credo, Farmer, in b fiat; Offer
tory, Waited for the Lord, Mendessohn !;
Sauctus Farmer, in B fiat; Benedictus,
Farmer, in b hat; Agnus Del Farmer, in B
fiat; Domino, Salvam fac, Concone; organ
postude- A. J. II. Barbour, Director OF
Choir.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
The Ludwig Farewell Hop

The LIGHT acknowledges the receipt of an
invitation to attend the farewell hop at the
springs tonight, complimentary to Miss Kate
Ludwig, who leaves for England on June /,
and will remain there some time.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
urralh I

In one year, dating from May "a, 1882, no
less than 1901 building permits were issued
from the Mayors office. Most Of the build.
ings are of handsome character. 7 his
alone shows the progress San Antonio is now
making
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26

San Antonio boy advised his father that
he was doing well in Galveston as a steve
dore So he was, but all the stevedore work
he did was TO empty schooners of lager beer.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
~. Paul M. E. Church Picnic.

The children of the st. Paups NJ f. church
assembled on the Alamo plaza this morning,
and there took the street cars for the springs,
where they hold their picnic to-day.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26

The LIGHT received notice this morning
that Mr.. A. w. Clifford has drawn very
handsome smokers set at the bazaar festival
at Dallas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1883-05-26
LOCAL NEWS.
The NorthMester.

Last night had the appearance Of a coming
cyclone. Quite a number Of tmid folks were
somewhat frightened.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-05
HUNGER and APPETITE.

DR.. Fournie, the French Psychologist,
distir slishes between hunger and ap-
petite by describing the former as
general desire for food, DO matter of
what kind, while appetite is the feeling
of pleasure which results from the graft
fication of that desire. This is proved
by the fact that often, when we are not
hungry, appetite comes while we are
eating, or ct the mere sight or smell
of some favorite dish. The question as
to where the seat Of the feeling of
hunger Is has been much discussed by
Psychologists. Leven asserts that it is
not known at all, while Longet and
Schiff believe that it is diffused through
the whole body; but this latter view is
disproved by the fact that in some dis
eases people waste away without ever
having the slightest feeling of hunger
DIR. Fournie's theory is this: When
meal-time arrives the glands of the
stomach become filed and distend6d,
and ready to accomplish their function
of digesting the food. But if food is
not introduced they remain in this dis
tended condition, and the result is the
uneasy feeling we call hunger. Excel
lent proof of this theory is afforded by
the habit of some Indians of eating clay
to appease hunger. The introduction
of the clay is followed by the discharge
of the glands, and tie sensation Of
hunger is arrested.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-05
"Yes, and oh, mamma, look Mt the

Yes, and oh, mamma, look ut the
window: Ann says it is good luck"
al hope It is, I am sure; it rs certainly
a strange freak of Jack Frost"
II have a telegram from Mr.. Culbert-
son, Rose. He got off at Milwaukee,
and is well and safe"
Then hearty cry came to wash away
the last remnants of pent-up sorrow,
and Rose was soon bright and happy
and busy, talking of the evening and
the promised tree. So surrounded by
love and happiness that she forgot the
homes which death had darkened, or
where grim want stared at the empty
hearth, where Christmas was the sad
dest day CT all the year; forgot every
thing but happiness.
Christmas Eve a gay party of chill
dren and older people almost as bright
as the children were gathered in Mrs.
Bells front parlor. Presently the gas
was lowered and the siding-doors drawn
back, displaying scene of fairy-like
beauty. At the farther end of the room
was a tree Lit with tapers and laden
with things of beauty, and in the back
ground of green's and flowers were scat
tered the things too large for the tree,
among them Jacks sled. How the
children screamed when old Santa with
snowy beard and hair crept from ous
the green plants about the chimney,
muttering in a low voice, From Ger
many come; as I walk jingle, jingle,
and the boys call me old Kris Krinsls,
Pretty notices or messages Of love were
with oil the gifts that old Kris scattered
among the happy group. i.
A brooch, with its diamonds shining
ike Rose Bells eyes, were one OF the
many gifts the gods showered on the
tiny maid.
Later on, when the tree was stripped
OF its gifts, the young scion of the house,
little Tom Bell, whispered in sepulchral
tones to his mother:
Il say, ma; Santa Claus is in there
and he's got his arm around sister Rose,
and he kissed her. VIII he take her up
the chimney with him?"
81 reckon not" laughed Mrs. Bell;
"come into the other room and show me
your toys"
And Santa whispered: II came back
for Christmas, Rose, darling. Were
you frightened?"
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-05
MR. CROATES KINDNESS OF HEAR9

One of the leaders of the Boston bar
tells personal incident which gives in
sight into the kindly nature of Mr..
Choate, and explains his popularity
with the members of the bar. This
lawyer had just begun practice, but, be-
ing an emigrant to Boston from another
State, had formed few acquaintance
and often felt like a stranger in the
court room.
One day, as he was sitting alone,
watching the trial of an important case,
Mr.. Choate unexpectedly took seat by
his side, called him by name, talked
with him about his native State and its
great men, about the college where he
had studied and its fine discipline, and
congratulated him on his prospect of
certain success at the bar if he would
be patient in waiting and labor indus
triously.
The young man was magnetized by
the eloquence and sympathy of the
great advocate, and loved and revered
him to the end of his brilliant career.
He subsequently, learned that this
was habit of Mr.. Choate. to inquire
the names and previous history Of young
lawyers, and then to surprise them by
his personal knowledge of their strug-
giles and his warm sympathy. The
habit is worthy of imitation by all who
would lend helping hand to young
men struggling for recognition.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-05
HOW THE APOSILEs DIED.

According to the generally received
traditions of the church Andrew suf-
fered martyrdom at Patra, in Achaia,
on cross of the form known as st.
Andrews cross; Bartholomew was cru
cited at Albanopolis in Armenia
James, the elder, son of Zebedee, was
beheaded; James, the brother of our
Lord, was probably stoned to death
Matthew died a natural death; Philip
died violent death at Hierapolis, but
by what mode is uncertain; Simon
Peter was crucifed at Rome; Thad.
deus, or Jude, probably suffered martyr
dom in Persia; John, the beloved d:sci.
pie, lived, according to Jerome, to be
about 100 years old, and died at Ephe-
sus; Simon Zelotes was crucifed at 12e
years OF age; Thomas was put to des&h
IN India, and Isoariot hung himself.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-05
THE TITLE OF ESQUIRE.

The legislative prohibition by the
United States Of titles of nobility could
not eradicate the trait of human nature
that makes such titles, or any verbal
badge Of distinction, q dearly-craved
prize to the mass of people, but in our
eagerness for these we have done more
to abolish them than any laws by making
them ridiculous. A title given to
everybody is decentralization and abb
surdity, for it distinguishes no one and
implies nothing; and, in our democratic
society, no one is willing to give others
the monopoly Of such distinction. In
consequence several titles which were
tolerably definite in meaning once have
become tags that do not add hair to
the meaning Of the name itself. Among
these is @Esq.," once a coveted badge
of professional distinction, and in early
New England times confined to it's mar
row use-indeed, even "Mr." was only
allowed to respectable householders in
good standing. Coming to us from New
England, ESQ" marked members Of
the legal fraternity and kindred occu-
pations. It was at length assumed by
or conferred by courtesy upon promin-
emit and wealthy citizens, and at last
has como TO mean only an adult male
citizen, the same as Mr. or, in gen.
eral, the same as the name would imply
without addition. II is, therefore,
utterly useless, bore and an ofanse;
for meaningless title is an affront to
any man. II should be disused slto-
gsthsr, and left 10 be marked @obso-
lete' In the dictionaries. Write sJohn
Smith," or @kr. John Smith,. if you
please, but let Us have no more OF John
Smith, ESQ.,"