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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

We have received somewhat volu.
minous pamphlet entitled, THE Nations
Great Opportunity. Shall it bo I'm
proved !" In this day Of easy conun-
drums hard.worked editor may be ex-
cused for thinking that something easier
than this might be launched at him. II
this great opportunity lies in the direc-
tion OF increased honesty, humanity and
public virtue, we are about positive that
it will not be improved. On dropping
into the body Of the work. however, we
find much about improving the Mssis-
sippi levees, ship canals and similar
stuff, and we close the brochure with q
sigh. The great opportunity limited al
seems to lie in the direction of limitless
jobbery.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
.
Sound

Tho following curious observations of
sound have been carefully verified by an
extended series of experiments; The
whistle of locomotive is heard 3, 300
yards; the noise of a railroad train,
$500; the report of a musket and the
bark of a dog, l,S00; an orchestra, or
the roll of drum, 1000; the human
voice reaches to distance of 1000; the
croaking Of frogs, 900; the chipping of
chickens. $780, Distinct speaking is
heard in the air from below up to a
distance of GOO yards; from above it is
only understood to range OF 100
yards downward. 1t has been ascer-
tanned that an echo is well reflected
from the surface of smooth wa
ter only when the voice comes from an
elevation. Other similar phenomena
connected with the transmission of
sound have been observed, but the re.
suits disagree, either from inaccuracy in
the observations or from the varying
nature of the circumstances affecting
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

In letter addressed to the Hon
Chauncy +. Black, President of the
Jefferson Democratic Association Of
York, Pennsylvania, tho Hon. Horatie
Seymour, OF New York, writes as fol
lows:
81 am gratified with my election as Q
member of your association. While
am no longer able to take an active part
in politics, feel deep interest in pub
lie questions and strong desire for tn,
success of Democratic doctrines.
think we are on the eve of great ant
lasting political revolution. Centrali
cation has made SO many scandals ant
abuses that the more thoughtful Repub
licans see that these are the results of ,
concentration of power which the
founders of our institutions wished tC
avoid, While the Republican leaders in
so many States in which they have beer
defeated try to show there were 81
many different causes for their disaster
in different sections, it is clear there is
common cause, a ground swell, o
which these alleged causes were effects
There is general feeling in the Repub
ican ranks that they are wrong in thei
theories of government. The countr,
means to go back to the principles o
Jefferson.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

We are glad to see that Mr.. Rice has
revived the old and favorite name Of
Rural Californian for his popular peri
odical. The issue Of last month, which
lies on our table, gives evidence Of
steady prosperity, having been enlarged
to four columns to the page; and it is,
rs usual, full Of matter Of great interest
to the orchardist, vineyardist and far
mer. Its editorial staff is capable ont
and the work rs whole is OF grea
value for circulation both ut home ant
abroad. II is profusely illustrated with
handsome residences, public building
and scenes of local interest, the Mission
San Gabriel figuring conspicuousl.
amongst the cuts.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

READERS of the quite voluminous
message with which Gov. Perkins sig
nalized his retirement from public life
will remember his affecting disquisition
upon the necessity of Civil Service Re.
form. The retiring Governor grew quite
eloquent upon this staple humbug. The
developments which are reported from
the Legislative Committee which is just
now engaged in investigating the Pilot
and Harbor abuses Of San Francisco
throw II queer light on that
gentloman's professions. Gen. Evans
testified that after he had been appoint
ed Harbor Commissioner by the Gov.
ernor he received demand from that
official for third Of the patronage Of
the Commission. Here was Civil Ser
vice Reform with vengeance! In his
application for this patronage the Gov
ernor said that similar concession had
been made to Governors Irwin and
Booth. We know nothing as to what
passed between Booth and his ap-
pointees and we care less; but, fortu-
nately, this statement, as respected
Governor Irwin, was not allowed to
pass uncontradicted. Captain Banding,
late Harbor Commissioner, and an ap.
pointee OF Governor Twins, was placed
upon the stand and testified that nc
such demand had ever been made by
Governor Irwin. The passages from
Governor Perkins's valedictory and his
letter to General Evans, could the latter
be obtained, would make very interest
ing reading matter in parallel columns.
The contrast would be very vivid one,
and it would show how hollow and
hypocritcal is this cant amongst the
very class Of Republicans with whom, il
with any, 1t ought to be sincere. 1t is
disheartening to see the Governor OF a
great State, whose professions are OF
such an elevated character, descending
to dicker about n few insignificant posi-.
tons about the docks. In addition to
this remarkable episode, the present
Investigation has also had the effect OF
showing that Governor Perkins knew
what he was about when he appointed
80 many of the harbor officials from men
who had been for years in the employ OF
Goodall, Nelson & Perkins. The ia
vestigation has already gone far enough
to show that great favoritsm was shown
by the harbor authorities to the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company and the
Oregon Navigation Company-compa,
MES for which the firm of which the
| Governor was a member was the agent
and one in which the Messrs. Goodall,
Nelson 4 Perkins were the controlling
stockholders until lately. Enough has
been disclosed by the current invcsti
CATION to confirm the quite general i'm.
preston that, however amiable aud
winning Governor Perkins is rs II man,
as politician and Governor he was q
colossal failure. In addition, his per.
sonal friends will not enjoy seeing how
divergent have been his practice and
professions in the matter of Civil Ser
vice Reform.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

The latest thing in Baltimore is a
Baby Insurance Company, patroniEed
principally by colored people. By the
payment of five cents week parent.
become beneiiciaries III the company,
and on the death of an infant receive
$40 or upward. The longer the baby
lives The larger the amount of benefit, OF
course. A colored man went to the
health department recently for certif.
cate of death of his child, and stated
that he received $50 by the childs
death, and if he had lived two days
more he would have gotten 500.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

WANTED.
FRESH MIlcH COWS.

A competent woman to do cooking and general
house work. Adply at corner Main and Fourth
streets.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

The furniture OF ave roons, including kitchen
furniture. all new, for sas and house to lot
House only Ave minutes walk from Postoffice.
Address X, HERHLD office. jan LETT
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

PERHAPS one OF the most peculiar ex.
hibtions of frozen cheek which has been
chronicled in these later days is con.
nected with the operations of one
Bunker, who received from Gov. Perk.
ms an appointment as Commissioner of
Immigration at San Francisco. In this
capacity it was Bunker's duty to collect
certain moneys on behalf of the State.
That official is at present being investi-
gated. He admits that he has collected
the sum of s4l, 900, but he has not,
thus far, turned over so much as cop
per to the commonwealth. Deducting
his salary of $4,000 a year from this
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
Tax Collectors Sale.

In the matter Of the assessment levied by thI
authorities Of the city of Los Angeles, in tn,
State OF California, for and OH account Of thu
grading and improving of Charity street, from
the south limo Of Fifth street to the north line Of
Sixth street, in the city Of Los Angeles, State Of
California, against the property hereinafter de
scribed and as belonging TO and owned by G. NJ
Lopez, OF one hundred and fourteen dollars in U.
$. gold coin.
Under and by virtue Of o warrant or order OIL
sale In above case, issued by w. W. Robinson
Clerk Of the Council OF the city Of Los Angeles,
ON the 9TH day of January, 1883, to me directed
and delivered, whereby am commanded to levy
upon and sell at public auction to the highest
and best bidder, for cash in u. s. gold coin, to
pay salt assessment Of one hundred and fourteen
dollars and costs, the following and IN said war
rant described real estate, to-wit: Lying and be-
ing in the city Of Los Angeles county Of Los An
gecs State OF California, and being lot fronting
40 feet on the west side OF Charity street, and
being lots and 5, block l02, Bevue Terrace
tract, bounded on the north by the lot Of the
Branch State Normal School, on the west by the
lots Of V. Beaudry and J. W. Grayson and on the
sonth by tho lot Of Sentous
Public notice is hereby given that have levied
upon, and shall on Wednesday, the 18th day Of
February, A. d. 1883, at IL o'clock NJ Of said day,
proceed to sell at the door Of the City Tax Col
lector, In the city Of Los Angeles, county OF Los
Angeles State Of California, at public aution, to
the highest and best bidder, for cash in u s.
gold coin, to pay said assessment Of ono hundred
and fourteen dollars and all casts and accruing
much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy said
sums.
Given under my hand this 3lst day Of January,
A. d. 1888. H. s. PARCELS,
City Tax Collector OF the City Of Los Angeles, Cal.
II law3w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

CERTAINLY fatality seems to attend
the operations of the Southern Pacific
Railway hereabouts, Of late. Two men
run over and killed within a period Of
twenty.four hours, is large allotment
of casualty to this section, even though
an investigation shall disclose the fact
that no possible blame attaches to the
railway officials. The adage that il
never rains but it pours, seems to apply
to railway accidents in Southern Cali.
fornia since the memorable Goth ultimo.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
WashingtOn's Birthday.

TO TIE CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS OF LOS
Angeles, Greeting:-At conference meeting
held at the Armory OF the Eagle Corps Monday
evening. January 10th, by committees Of the
Eagle Corps and American Mechanics, 1t was de-
cided to call convention OF delegates from the
different organizationsin the city to meet at the
Arnory OF the Eagle Corps on Monday evening
February 9Th, 1880 o'clock, to perfect arrange
ments for parade and proper celebration Of
Washingtons Birthday. Please accept this as
official notice and send delegates.
Respectfully. j. +. HoLBRoOk,
Chairman.
TII0S. B. BROWN, Secretary.
Los Angeles. Jan. 81, 1888. 1t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
Notice Of Intention.


Ncsics l. hereby. given that ID u he intsntion
q the Council q ths City q Les Angeles u
change and establish the grads of Court House
street from Hin street to Bunkss Nm sssu,,s q
follows: s.~l,.l1 + 77I'as-' Z y = =
The grade ct the crossing Of HUI and Court
House streets, ct the northeast and oos,th onsf
corners 10 remain 1t $50 fsst; q IL bofthve.t
corner the grade shall be ISL fsst. and q M
southwest corner tho grade shall bs 1Ea fsef
above datum plane; 1T point midway bslvssn
Hill and Olive strests the gnds shall b. 10 fsse
above datum plano; At the crossing Of Olive and
Court HOUSE streets the grade akall - q Ia
northeast corner Isl. Is fsst; ct ths northvss1
corner 1b1 Is feet ct the southeast corner i62 n
feet and TO remain At the southwest corner ii
100 fest above datum plane; at point les feet
westerly from tbs west line a. Olive sfrsse. the
grade shall BE- at the north aide l67 feet aad Il
the south side $50 feet above datum plane: 81 ths
crossing Of Charity and'Co House streets. the
grade shall remain 1t the nor1hq.st corner lx7
feet, at the southeast corner 1l5 feel. 81 ths
northwest corner IA feet and 81 the southwesl
corner lag feet above datum plshe; at the cross-
ing Of Bunker Hill avenue and Court Houss
street the grade shall be on tie north aids hi
feet and on the south side 10 fsst above datum
plane.
All persons Interested ars hereby notified 10 al,
their objections, II any they have. vith tbs Clsrt
Of the Council within Ten dayu aftee ~ 49, q
the first publication Of this noSics.
~ order Of the Council Of the city u Los An
gslss' its nesting q Jsnussy ~, 4 ?. less
Clerk Of the Council Of The CITY x La Anrslss
Los Angeles, January 1oth, A. D. ~
taa3o1Ot
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

have for sale lot OF fine fresh milch cows;
also lot Of fine heifers two and three years old
thatwill calve shortly. Apply TO y. B0RELY,
Rlncon del Ranchito, opposite Puente school
house. ljan2S 1w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

Three or four sunny roorns,. furnished for
housekeeping In cottage No. 8, Date street, not ten
minutes walk from Pico House. Apply on prem.
ises. janl4tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

81 say, father observed an irrever.
emit passenger on a ferry boat to a good
priest, whose mule was displaying signs
OF uneasiness as the bark pushed off,
your mule seems rather uneasy. "
my son, said the good priest, with
mild reproof, 'some OF those days when
you find yourself with only thin plank
between yourself and eternity, a halter
around your neck and priest patting
you on the shoulder, you'll be a great
sight uneasier than this mule!'
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
FOR sALE-FOR RENT.
FOR SALE.
)ME IN CITY, WELL I'M
FOR sAlE-..l0T eS x ie5.
TO LET.

Apply at store corner OF Downey and Hayes
street, East Los Angeles. Also corner lot or
Downey avenue. jan14tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

FROM Schuyler down to Bill Tweed,
when New Yorker reaches out his pre-
hensile hands for the public money he
always makes neat job of it. The
latest little ripple in municipal matters
in New York City is the discovery that
one Gale, collector of poll taxes, has
swollen his private exchequer to the
extent Of 5000, 900 by convenient con-
fusion of meam and uum. No wonder
that Gale like that has raised a'good
deal of a municipal breeze around the
North and East Rivers.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

the numbers obtained. Such variations
occur TO M extent often 10 twenty per
cent, and even more. The weather
being cold and dry, or warm and wet,
are the chief influencing causes. In the
first case the sound goes to a greater,
and in the second to lesser distance.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
THE LATEST !
Especial to tho HERALD by the Western
Union Telegraph Company
PACIFIC COAST.


FREsSo, Jan. 3l.-The following is a
list of south bound passengers passing
here to-day:
John + Mohan, East Oakland; Mrs J
Gerkins, New Orleans; Anna Newell, j
Blum, wife, son and nurse, l. Gabriel,
Mrs Gabriel, AL Morrissey, Il l. Good
rich, w II Cowie, s Coin, Sam Plat,
II Morris, Mrs Il s Breyfogle, Mrs $
Breyfogle, Master John Breyfogle, Henry
Meyers, Mrs Meyers, San Francisco; II
A Zeck. X J Page, II c Lewis, Los An
geles; II Lord, Boston; w + Smith and
two children, Phoenix; Mr. Dondo,
Yuma; A Hamburg, Col; Southland
and wife, Virgil carp, Tombstone; Jas
v Kelly, Jas W Read. J W Wood, wife
and child. San Jose; Geo N Morgan, N
Y; A b Hotchkiss, San Diego; Mrs
Henry Vrooman and two children, Oak
land, Mrs Robt Holmes, Mr. and Mrs II
II Cabot, st Louis; ID d Drysdale, Walla
Walla; Daniel Bassett, Mich; John S
Mayer, Winnipeg.
The Legislature.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 3l.-SgNATg- The
special order was Kellogg's hair clip
ping bill. The discussion drifted into
the Chinese question. Bill passed.
Adjourned.
ASSEMBLY Cutters anti.debris act,
relating to parties in action was consid-
cred. Cutter offered an amendment in
effect that no drift or quartz mines
should be included in joint action to
suppress nuisance, but that only by
draulic mines should be reached by
the action of the law sought for.
Granger, of Butte, offeredsan amend
ment that parties sued in joint action
should not be compelled to stand trial
in other than their own counties.
Amendments were discussed until
o'clock, when Changers amendment was
voted upon and lost, As to Is.
A motion to adjourn was lost, 40 to
20.
Cutters amendment was adopted by
"a to 81.
The question was thenput, "Shall the
bill pass to be engressed and to third
reading" Lost, 80 to rs, and tho only
anti-debris bill in the Legislature was
lost.
Adjourned.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
FOR SALE.

THE CENTENNIAL MARKET, corner oil
Spring and Fifth streets. with outfit complete.
will be sold at "a bargain. Reason for selling is
on account Of IN health Of the owner. $50. Pm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
FOR SALE.

One hundred thousand rooted .Muscat Alexan-
der Grape Vines, at s12 per thousand; in lots Of
five thousand and upward cheaper. A few thous
and Sultana and Purple Emperor Grape Cuttings
on hand, at the o. W. Childs Nursery, First
street. between Main and Spring. 7. A. Carey,
agent. IL q
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
Special Notice.

Hereafter notices OF Companies, societies
churches, etc, will only be inserted in the HERALD
as paid advertisements. We reserve, for Places
Of Worship, a gratultous directory, which vii
appear every Sunday morning.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
G.. HILL HOWARD, Genr Manager.
Notice for Publication of Time for
Proving Will, etc.

In the matter Of the estate OF Henry p. Tallant
deceased.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED,

hereby notify Joe Dominguez that will ac
ce,,t his challenge to kill and dress ten beeves on
bet Of $500 side, $50 forfeit. will meet him al
the Liberty Market on Saturday evening, Feb
ruary ID, at O'Clock. to put up forfeit and ar
range details. III 2tl VIM. BLoXAh.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF Los ANGELES.
IN TIE SUPERIOR COURT.
Pursuant TO an order Of this Court, made this
18th day Of February, 1888, at l0o'clock A. M. Of
said day, at the courtroom OF this Court, In the
city and county Of Los Angeles, has been ap
pointed for hearing the application Of Mary O.
Tallant, praying that document now on file in thi,
Court purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment Of Henry ?. Tallant, deceased, be admit.
ted TO probate, and that letters testamentary be
issued thereon to the said Mary,G. Tallant, petit
toner, at which time and place all person,
interested therein may appear and contest the
same.
Dated January Sist, 1888.
A. W. POTTS, County Clerk.
BY L. II. OWEN, Deputy.
febl I'd
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
FOR SALE.

A lot 50x1is feet with bouse OF four rooms and
kitchen; also well Of good water, stable, chicken
house and other out-buidings. several orange
trees In full bearing; lot nicely fenced; situated
at No. 90 Also road everything In good condi'
lion: possession Immediately. Enquire OF
Nv Y. GASNE, No. 10 Also street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice IL hereby given that the co-partnership
heretofore existing between Jesup wakeman
Scott and John Hayes Hodgson, as hotel keepers
at Santa Monica, Cal, under the style and firm Of
"scott q Hodgsen," has this day been dissolved
All accounts to be paid to, and liabilities settled
by the said Jesup Wakeman Scott. who continues
II. w. SCOTT.
jan30 I'm J. II. HOpGsoN
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
srRAyED-ss REWARD.

A Buckskin horse, lame in the right fore foot
caused by ringbone. s5 reward will DO paid on
leaving him with his owner, Peter Decker, cor
ner Of Jefferson and Main Streets II 3t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
Notice to. Creditors.

Estate Of Henry Hancock, deceased-Notice Is
the last Will and Testament OF Henry Hancock,
deceased to the creditors Of and all persons hay.
ing claims against the said deceased, TO exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers, within ten
Francisco, or at the Office Of Messrs, Barclay q
Wilson, attorneys Flaw, over First National
Bank Of Los Angeles, In the county Of Los An
geles. IDA HANCOCk,
Executrix OF the Last VIII and Testament Of Hen
ry Hancock deceased.
Dated at Los angeles, january 20, 1888.
iAnsp Nv
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

Brentano Bros. No. o Union Square, New
York City. are agents for tho HERALD. twill
constantly be found on sale on their counters
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of Hermann Heinsch, deceased

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Mary lleinsch, executrix Of tho last will OF Her
man lieinsch, deceased, to the creditors Of and al
persons having claims against thes said deceased tc
exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within
ten months after the first publication OF this no
tice, TO the said Mary Heinsch, at the law offc,
OF Fred o. Mosebach, No, 20 Main street
Los Angeles, California, the same being IN,
place for the transaction Of the business Of tn,
said estate in the county OF Los Angeles, State O.
California.
MARY HEINsCH,
Executhx Of the last WIN OF Hermann Heinsch
deceased.
Dated at Los Angeles, January 30th 1883.
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
FLOWING.

Proposals for Flowing and Subsoiing 100 acres
of land, Immediately, will be received at Oak
Knoll, San Gabriel. Address
BAYARD T. SMITH, San Gabriel.
iaa3l lw
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
LOST.

on Spring street, between Fourth and Temple
streets, a small leather purse, with steel clasp,
containing two keys and some car tickets.
A suitable reward will be paid for Its return to 7,
A. Templeton, Herald Office 1t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
NEW TODAY.

EDEI.MAN g. CO., Cigar Manufac-
turers. make the best cigars and do the largest
obbing trade In Southern California. my13u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
n. s. oRME, M. D.,

PHYSICIAN AND SURG ON.
Office No. "A Main street, Laniranco Block,
Rooms Nos. l, and ..
Residence, Bunker Hill Avenue, cor. Temple 81.
febl lin
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
Dividend Notice.

At meeting Of the Board Of Directors Of the
Los Angeles County Bank, held this 10Th OF Jan
uary, 1883, dividend (No. l4) OF one hundred
dollars (sl00) per share was declared, payable on
and after January 10th. II. $. MACNEAL,
Jan II I'm Cashier.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
FOR SALE.

THE INFIRMARY GROUNDS and BUILD
IN0S. near the New Depot, about eight acres,
suit For particulars and maps see Dickerson q
Co., No. 20 Main street Jan 19tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
DETECTIVE.

Having had twenty years experience In both
civil And criminal business In California, anyone
wishing information will address !. 9. box 1876,
"a Anselcs city, or call at room H. Grand Gen.
trsi Hotel. Office hours from A. N. to 8P. N.
As to responsibility, address Editor Los Angeles
Herald. ol0tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Virginia,
55c; Curry, ls; Mexican, "a; Ophir, p;
Union, %; Nevada, 81; Jacket, "A; Best,
81; Overman, Zoe; Belcher. 75c; Utah,
"a; Bell, Toe; Savage. II; Bodie, 2;
Mono, l0c.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
cHALLENcE TO BUTCHERS.

$500 is ready 70 be put up that no Butcher in
Los Angeles or San Bernadino Counties, can beat
the time made by WIN. b. An answer by adver-
tsement, will receive prompt attention.
j27-1w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01
wANTs-LosT-FoUND.
WANTED.

A girl for general bousework at II. Jevne's,
Seventh street; house with green arch over gate.
between Olive and Charity. jan28
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-02-01

LINCOLN, Neb. Jan. 3l.-Gen. Chas.
f. Henderson, of Omaha, is elected U.
:. Senator. The vote stood: Mander-
son rs, Stiekel 20, Boyd II, Morton IA,
Brown 4 Cnnner | Nattlatan I