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National Republican., 1883-10-30
METHODIST PROTESTANT CONFER
ENCE.

Opening Session at the North Carolina
Avenue church-'The List or Delegates.
The opening session of the sixth subdis.
trict conference Of the Maryland Methodist
Protestant conference was held last evening
in the North Carolina Avenue church, East
Washington. The sixth subdistrict is com
posed of the District of Columbia, Alexau-
dria, and Fairfax counties, Va and Auno
Arundel county, Md. The attendance was
not as large as was anticipated owing to the
rainy weather. Rev. J. l.. Mills, of the
Ninth Street NJ. p. church, was elected prcsi-
dent Of the session, and Rev. w. ]. Ncpier,
of the North Carolina Avenue church, secre-
tary. After Bible reading and prayer by
Rev. s. B. Tredway, of Alexandria, the socre.
tary announced the following list of dele.
gates:
Minister'S. L. Mills d. D., L. IT. Tagr,
J. w. Gray S. b. Tredway, w. j. Lloyd w.
+. Livingstone, w. j. Necpier, N. d. Murray,
Oliver Cox, p. T. Hall, Parker Sweet, N. s.
Greenaway.
Exhort rs-Willam Sims, w. W. Mcads,
Nathaniel Brewer, J. Carol, j. II. Searlos.
Sunday school Observation-Disclosures
Brewer, H. 7. Petit w. b. Hartley. T. B.
Marche. s-y
Dclcgates-A. r. Boswell and Gibson
A general song and prayer service followed,
led by Rov. s. b. Trcdway
The programme for to-day will be rs fol-
lows Devotional exercises $3.50 to 10 Il. m;
sermon 30 a. m.), Rev. j. w. Gray, on Gre
vivals; Their Importance and Methods" class
meetings; How to Render Them Most Ef-
fective" (1:30 to 2:30 p. n.y., Rev. WE. Lv-
ingston; Monthly Meetings; How Can These
Meetings BE Made More Advantageous to Our
Church Work" (2:30 to $3.50 p mi j. d.
Cathell, of Georgetown, d. e.; "Home Mis-
sions" 1880 to $3.50 p. m.), Rev. w. J. Floyd
Sunday School Lesson; Its Preparation by
Teacher and Pupil 1880 p. n.y., Rev. w. J.
Neepier How Can We Bring the Children
Into the Church of Christ and Keep Them
There" (s p. m.), Rev. S. b. Tredway; address
to the children (S:30 p. M, Rov. z. T, Hall.
National Republican., 1883-10-30
PERSONAL.

Assistant Secretary New returned to Washing.
ton Sunday night aud was ut his desk in the treas
ury department. yesterday,
Adiutant General Drum ana Col. Barr have re-
turned to Washington from visit OF inspection 10
the military prison at Fort Leavenworth.
Rev. DR., Elliott, Of Plymouth, England, whose
name has become familiar to our churchgoers
through his earnest aud simple preaching, left
Washington yesterday en- route for his home, his
leave of absence having expired and his people
urgently pressing his return, Before starting he
took leave OF number OF his friends at the rooms
OF the Young Mems Christian association, some of
whom were deeply moved at the parting, He eN-
poets TO return to the United States year hence,
National Republican., 1883-10-30
ApneaIs In Patent Cases,

The rules governing appeals in patent cases
before the interior department hayo been
amended as follows:
Appeals from decisions of the commissioners of
patents upon interocutory motions or orders will
not be considered by the secretary of the interior
before the final determination OF the proceedings
in the course of which they are made. Objections
TO decisions upon such motions or orders may be
noted in record, and will be considered by the
secretary iiAppeal be taken from such hnal deter
National Republican., 1883-10-30
TlIr Qatiultal KrpnIIitart
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

7ho business firms appearing IN this column
arc among the best aud most reliable in this city.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Cactus versus Palm.

The San Bernardino Times informs
the HERALD reporter that "the yucca
palm is not cactus" That is pleasant
information, really, for which we are
under obligation. There are OH well
known species of cacti, and the yucca is
one of them, and the nopalea is another,
on which the cochiueal is gathered in
Mexico and Central America. IL is diff
cult to conceive of the shape of n vegeta-
BILE growth that is not initiated by cacti.
In single collection in st. Louis may
be seen 300 different kinds Of cacti. The
celluloidical character of the trunk of
this so-called palm tree is a revelation of
the genus to which the plant belongs.
In the language of the street, it is "a
dead give away" The mistake is made
in calling the plant palm, because it
has branches, while the palm has none.
The palm appears to be near relative
of the cactus, but it is not proper to
charge the thousand kinds of grotesque
caci with being palms. They deny the
allegation and defy the alligator. The
cactus is the friend of mankind, furnish
ing drink ON the desert from its cells,
where no other vegetation has sap
enough to show drop of water. This
strange, peculiar plant is much maligned
on account of its bristling spears of de-
Tense. with which it defends itself
against all foes, and leaves its fruits and
juices for the use of those who have the
intelligence to use them Alright.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Day Before Christmas.

Yesterday was a most beautiful day
and was improved by thousands of per-
sons who came to the city to purchase
Christmas goods and presents, The
streets were thronged day and night and
the electric lamps of the stores We're
kept ilumined till midnight toacoommo.
date the persons who could not make
their purchases in the daytime. The
streets and shops had genuine gala day
appearance. In the evening the Eagle
Corps gave Christmas Eve reception at
their new armory, which was largely at.
tended by brilliant party who passed a
merry night in tripping the light fantas-
tic toe.
AT the Fort Street NJ. Il. Chnrch q
large Christmas Eve conference and love
feast was held and carried on with all the
zeal and fervor which characterizes this
denomination. There was also large
social party and ball at the Southern
Hotel that was complete success. In
all parts OF the city there were numerous
private parties and great ioviality pre-
vailed everywhere.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

that it can be trained over the second
story OF house.
Even IN our vegetable gardens abound
subjects fer removed from .sh.,o ;,,a,,i
symbols Of winter dealt out to us by the
Eastern illustrators. The strawberry
and raspberry, luscious and inviting, and
the green pea, arc available as acoesso.
ries TO the pictorial establishment of
Christmas in the Golden land.
We throw out these few hints TO
encourage spirit OF emulation amongst
our local artists. Let them hereafter
emancipate themselves from the ice
bound schools of foreign lands, and Of
the Eastern section Of their own land.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

THE milk in the cocoanut Of a late dis.
reputable municipal deal may be learned
by glance at tho constitution Of tho
committees Of the Council, as announced
in the proceedings of that body, which
appear elsewhere. The why and the
wherefore Of certain action on the part
Of members from whom better things
we're expected Is made very diaphanous
therein. When found, in the language
of a certain wise character In Dickens,
make node ont for future reference.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

POSITIVELY without exaggeration the
streets Of Los Angeles of late, in every
thing except in the make mp of the road
ways aud sidewalks, present an aspect
quite metropolitan. Such masses Of
people and vehicles cannot be encount
cred elsewhere in any city on this con
tinept short Of hundred thousand in
habitants. The difficulty of locomotion
Is just now intensified by the execrable
character Of the street crossings, which
causes jams of the moving multitudcs
equal to the lines in front OF the Post
Office windows. In growth. of popula
tion this city Is repeating the example
of Kansas City in the decade between
1860 and 1870 and is more than dis.
tancing Denver in the decade between
1870 and 1880.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

TuE Inconvenience suffered by the
people OF this city through the gross in.
adequacy of their postal facilities are Of
a magnitude which cries aloud for re.
dress. Although Los Angeles Is now
the second Post-oflice In extent OF busi-
ness in California, coming Immediately
after San Francisco, our people are daily
made 10 feel that tho government Of the
United States is far from paternal. The
clerical force in the Los Angeles Post.
office, we are told, is far too small to
admit Of Its handling the immense mass
Of mail matter which daily arrives at
and leaves this Office. II any one has
occasion to receive or send money
order or q registered letter he is sub
jccted to a vexatious probation. The
government is making great denl ol
money out of the Los Angeles Post-oflice.
Where is the hitch? 1t required a
mighty effort TO secure us free postal
delivery and IL will need an unheard oi
energy to obtain for us the other privi
leges which are supposed to be inherent
In the frec.born American citizen. II
the Postmaster has not sufficient clerical
force let IL be increased. At all events,
let us know why we arc Disseminated
against. We ought to be able to learn
the cause of our misery. Its mere
authoritative location would be some
consolation.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Fell Among Thieves.

A young man named Joseph Rose,
last night visited a place of gilded sin
on New High street, where his enjoy.
ment was suddenly abbreviated by the
appearance of man with a pistol, who
induced him to leave all his money, $40,
with the keeper of the den of thieves.
He made n complaint at police head.
quarters and the parties implicated, AL
phonse Athlete and Alice Wilson, were
arrested and lodged in Jail, Athlete had
Sl27 OH his person. The Chief locked
up Rose also, in order to be sure of his
appearing rs witness against the ac-
cused tomorrow.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Diverse Opinions as 10 the New
Committees - some Dissatis-
faction Among Members.

| WASHINGTON, Dec. o4.-About the
usual diversity of views are expressed by
Congressman tonight in regard to the
composition of the House Committees.
Representative Willis, of Kentucky,
| whose relations with Carlisle ale known
| to be intimate, says: I'm making up
the committees the Speaker paid the
| most regard to the character and expert.
enee OF the men to be placed, and there
was no intention or desire to punish any.
body for the part taken in the Speaker
ship contest. As proof of the latter as
sertion, Willis refers to the fact that
Randall and number of his prominent
supporters were given Important
ChaTmanships. All the members of
the New York delegation occupy
committee places of responsibility. "lf
anything, said Willis, there is danger
OF Carlisle's having been too safe" The
members of the Ways and Means Com.
mittec generally declined to express any
opinion as to the policy the committe
would adopt. Calkins, who isnot mem
Der, says the make up indicates that
particular thunder will be raised' A
majority of the Democratic members of
the House seem contented with the
places assigned to them, but a few,
among them Springer, express loud dis.
satisfaction. He wanted to be Chairman
of the Committee on Elections. Just
after the adjournment OF the
House, Springer went up TO
Morrison, who was standing in iront of
the Speakers desk, and said: "You
have done d---d mean thing TO me
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
THE LATEST!
SPECIAL to the HERALD by the Western
Union Telegraph Compeny.l
PACIFICs COAST.
rassenrers south nna Ens,.


FREsSo, Dec. 2i.--The following is a
list of south.bound passengers passing
here to-day;
David Hewes; Stern, San Francisco; |;
VIM Griffith, j r Gerlens, Los Angeles;
Miss 9 Rentwell, X w Poindexter, Oak
land; M Davis, San Jose; NJ NJ Harris,
Montana; A q Mitchell, Colusa.
The Centennial of the Surrender
OF His Commission by wash
iBgt0D.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2i.--Salutes
were fired at ~ to-day at all the posts of
the Pacific Division. The salute CON-
memorntes the one hundredth anniver-
sary of the surrender by George WISH
ington of his commission ~ Commander
in.Cbief OF the patriot forces Of America.
Thirty-eight gun salutes were fired at
Fort Point, the Prcsidio, Black Point,
Angel Island aud Alcatraz. In honor Of
the anniversary flags were displayed at
tho government buildings.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Proposals fer Grading Sand Street

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
will be received by the undersigned up to the
meeting OF the Council OF the city OF Los Angeles
OF December 3lst, A. d. 1888, for the grading
and improvement OF Sand street from Cemete.
ry avenue TO Montreal street in accordance
with the resolution OF the Mayor and Council OF
the city Of Los Angeles ordering said grading
and improvement approved December II, A. u
1888.
All prodosals offered shall be accompanied By
a check, payable to the erder Of the Mayor Of the
city OF Los Angeles and certified bya responsible
bank, In an amount OF at least 1878.
The Council reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
BY order OF the Council OF the city Of Los An
geles at its meeting Of December Gath. A. d.
1888. W. w. ROBINSON
Clerk OF the Council Of the City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, December Gath, A. ID. 1888,
dec25 st
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

ExIoEST engagements have compelled
General and Mrs. Hancock to remain in
San Francisco over Christmas. They
will be heartily welcome in this, their
old home, whenever they come. Friday,
at the outside, ought to see them in our
midst
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
NOTICE

Notice hereby IL given that II Is the intention Of
Harry Sherwood to apply to the Council OF the
city Of Los Angeles at its session OF December
31st, A. ID. 1888, for quit claim deed from said
city OF all that certain lot Of land situate In said
city, county OF Los Angeles, State OF California,
bounded AND described AS follows, to-wit: Com
mencing at a point on the east side OF Buena
Vista Street, 935.3 feet southerly from point OF
intersection OF the south line OF the realty be-
longing to the $. p. Il. X. Company with tho
east boundary Of Buena Vista street, said initial
point being the Sw. corner Of a lot granted by
the city OF Los Angeles to Justa L. Stone, and
running thence along the east boundary OF Buena
Vista street southeriy 90 feet TO point; thence
s CO. 30 H. 40 feet to the zauja Madra;
thence along the zaDja Madre N. 2S' 90 y, SO
feet to the Sc. corner OF lot granted TO Justa l..
Stone: thence along the south boundary OF lot OF
said Stone westerly 1870 feet to the point OF
beginning, according to a plat Of survey made
In December, 1888, on file With the Clerk OF said
Council TO which reference Is hereby made.
All persons interested are hereby notified to
file ther objections, In writing, IL any they have,
with the undersigned, Clerk of said Council, at
least one day before the session Of said Council
OF December 3lst, A. d. 1888.
W. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk OF the Council Of the City Of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, December 10Th, A. d. 1888.
dsc25 t30
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
D.aILY HERALD.
Herald Steam Printing House.

The HKnALB steam Printing House Is not sur
passed by any job Printing Office on the Pacific
Coast. outside Of San Francisco, In facilities for
fob work. Low prices, good work and ex-
ditlou may be relied upon at this Office
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Application for City Deed.

Notice Is hereby given that it is the intention
OF !. A. Lothian, administrator OF the estate OF
A. Lothian, deceased, who has filed a petition
with me for that purpose, to apply to the Coun-
Gil OF the City of Los Angeles at the
session thereof to be held on the 3lst day Of
December, 1883, for quit claim deed from said
city for the lands and premises in said city de-
scribed as follows to wit: Commencing on the
northeily line Of Main street at the southeasterly
corner of the lot on which was the bakery OF
Kuhn, which point is also 81 feet 9 inches from
the southwest corner OF Third and Main streets,
thence southerly along Main street 20 80 feet to
point; thence $3.50 feet on Spring street; thence
northerly along Spring street 70, 90 feet, thence
33S 20 feet to point of beginning, being the same
property known rs the Ground House" or
''Garden Of Paradise lot All parties In inter
est are hereby requested to file their objections,
II any they have, with the undersigned, the
Clerk OF the Council, on or before the 3lst day of
December, A. ID. 1883,
W. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk of the Council OF the City Of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles December 24th, A. ID. 1883.
d94-5t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

II you 'oant your Eastern friends 10
lNov something about Los Angeles buy
The superb hirty-tco,paQe Illustrated
Herald, l0hich is only fifteen cents a copy
or eight for dollar. In book form Il
,could make a good-si=ed polHme, and il
anscers all the questions asked about This
city aud county.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

Go to Thorpe's Sample Rooms, corner
Court and Main streets, if you want a
pure article OF wines or liquors for the
Holidays. 1t is said, by good judges,
that he keeps the best in the city. The
bottle and gallon trade speciality.
I'm, dec-l3
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Proposals for Printing and
Publishing.

Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals
will be received by the undersigned, up TO the
meeting Of the Council OF the city OF Los Angeles
Of December 3lst. A. d. 1888, for the printing
publishing and binding in the same style as the
annual reports of last year, OF 500 copies OF the
annual REPORTS Of city officers for the year end.
ing Dec, 3lst, 1888;
A certified check for 500, payable to the order
or the Clerk Of the Council, must accompany
each bid as surety that the bidder will enter into
a contract In conformity with his bid II the same
is accepted by the Council
The Council reserves the right to reject any
and all bids,
by order OF the Council OF the city OF Los An.
ees at its meeting OF December cath, A. ID.
1883
W. w. ROBINSON,
Clerk OF the Council OF the City OF Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, December oath, A, ID. 1883
dacob Al
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Special Notice.

Hereafter notices Of Companies societies
hurchcs, otc, viii only be inserted In the HEnALD
as paid advertisements We reserve. for Places
Worship. gratutous directory, VII oh will
appear every Sunday morning
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
asth Day of January, 1854
Notice for Publication Of Time for
Proving Will, Etc.
IN THE SUPERIOR coTRT.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, q.
COUNTY OF Los ANGELES.
In the matter of the Estate Of John +. Prelss, de-
ceased.
Notice Is hereby given that Wednesday, the
9th day Of January, 1884, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
of said day, at the courtroom Of this Court, at
the Court House OF the county in the city and
county Of Los Angeles, has been appointed
for hearing the application OF Catharine Eliza.
beth Preiss, praying that document now on
file In this Court, purporting TO be the last will
and testament OF John +. Preiss, deceased, be
admitted 70 probate, and that letters testamenta.
ry be issued thereon TO her, at which time and
place all persons interested therein may appear
and contest the same.
lSeall A. w. POTTS, County Clerk.
BY L. II. OVEN, Deputy. dec25tjan
Dated Los Angeles, Cat, Dec. cath, 1888.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

The lIEaMD Office is connected with the tole-
phone system of Los Angeles city and county
Orders for advertisements or job work may be
sent through this medium 10 number I5o
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
Adjudication of Insolvency, Stay of
Proceedings and Order OF Pub
lication of Notice to Creditors.
In the Superior Court OF the County Of Los An
geles, State of California
In the Matter Of Isidore Cohn, an Insol, eni
Debtor.

Isidore Cohn having fled in this Court his pc
tition, schedule and inventory in insolvency, by
which 1t appears that he is an insolvent debtor,
the said Isadore Cohn IL hereqy declared to be
insolyent The Sheriff OF the said county OF Los
Angeles Is hereby directed to take possession ol
all the estate, real and personal, Of the said
lsadore Cohn debtor, except such as may be by
law exempt from execution, and OF all his deeds,
vouchers books Of account, and papers, and to
keep the same safely until the appointment Of an
assignee OF his estate. All persons are forbidden
to pay any debts to the said insolvent or TO de-
liver any property belonging TO him. or to any
person. firm, or corporation, or association for
his use The said debtor IL hereby forbidden to
transfer or deliver any property, until the fur
ther order OF this Court, except as herein or
dered.
1t Is further ordered, that all the creditors Of
said debtor be and appear before the Hon. V. Il.
Howard Judge OF the Superior Court, OF the
county OF Los Angeles, In open Court at the
court room Of said Court, In the city and county
OF Los Angeles, on the
2Sth Day OF January, 1854,
At 10 o'clock A. NJ, Of that day, to prove their
debts and choose one more assignees Of the
estate OF said debtor.
lished in the DAILY HERALD, newspaper OF gen
eral circulation, published in the city rnd county
OF Los Angeles, often as the said paper Is pub
lished. before the said day set for the meeting OF
the creditors.
And It Is further ordered, that, In the mean
time. all proceedings against the said insolvent
be stayed both in law and in equity.
" +. HOWARD,
Judge Of the Superior Court
Dated December "a, 1888.
Brunson, " ellis & Lee, Attorneys for Petitioner.
dec25td.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
WANTED.
TRANSFERS WARIEn.

By young man ght employment; has been a
weaver in cotton mil. Address T. A., HERALD
office. pec25 3t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
ESTRAY MULE

Broke into the pasture OF the subscriber, at
Ravena, on November 10th, 1888, a mouse col.
ored mule, with saddle marks on her back; the
owner can recover the same on paying for pas
turage and this advertisement.
dec22 iw HENRY r. TORRES.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

A respectable woman, without encumberances,
to wait upon an elderly invalid lady, resident in
the country; must have unexceptiona references:
duties very light; wages $50 per month Apply
to the Hon. V, +. Howard, Judge OF the superior
Court of Los Angeles, or to James Craig, at the
Hermitage, Pasadena d23 Wv
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
FOR RENT.

Furnished or unfurnished. Forty three rooms
in Nalla Block, corner II Los Angeles and First
streets. All front rooms with two windows, suit
able Cor Offices dressmakers and residence. Also
store room suitable Tor restaurant. Splendid 10
cation. Inquire of l.. d, Rougny, II Commercial
street. d23 lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

The HERALD is the official paper Of the city Of
Los Angeles. The city delinquent tax lists and
all other municipal notices appear only in It's col.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

Brentano Bros, No. 8 Union Square NV
York City, are agents for the HERALD. twt
constantly be found on sale on their counters.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

liz order that the employees Of the
HERALD may fittlngly celebrate Christ
mas, no paper will bo issued from this
cliice tomorrow.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
NEW TODAY.

WE ARE JoBBING OUR IMMENSE STOCK
of Cigsrs TO the trade at greatly reduced
prices. The only cigar house in the city con-
nected by telephone-No. l72. EDELMAN
a. co. dl6-u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

Four men who understand ranch work and can
drive iourmue teams Apply at San Gabriel
Wine Co. on Christmas or the day following
dps 81 r. W. WOOD, Se'cy s. @. W. Co.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25

Mr. b. N. Rowe Is the Santa Ann agent Of
the HERALD.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
,mpoRrAwmr NOTICE.

MRS. HUGHES, AT No. sas N MAIN ST.,
Opposite the Pico House. Is about to giseup the
two ~ee{s ~ offers an eieesnt line 81 sessona.
BILE goods at cost price. Hers is All opportunity
to get fashiuaable goods at ssaE bargains Come
early 70 securs the choice d1taw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
ROOMS AND BOARD.

vate family, one mile and half from Pasadena,
can be had on application to Dr. Hastings, Post
Office building, first floor dec2l lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-12-25
WANTED.

Everybody 10 know that full line Of the per-
feet fitting and stylish Domestic" patterns are
kept at the Domestic" Sewing Machine Office,
No. Nadesn block nov2b In,