Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-10-07
The HERALD is indebted for a friendly

our that the sheet is defiantly Mormon
paper in Mormon country, and hates
Americans. 1t is edited by Mormon,
and yet its motto is "Truth and JUS
tice."
An Indian in from the desert yester-
day exhibited in its crude state lot Of
the plant which is used by them 10
make the celebrated baskets which hold
water perfectly. and one Of which the
writer possesses. The stem of the plant
looks something like bulrush of large
size, and grows near Cabazon.
A reporter of the HERALD has care
fully examined different varieties Of
grapes from various vineyards in the
city, and is agreeably surprised at the
immense punches of Mission and Mus
cat grapes, sweet and rotund, showing
no sign of shriyelling or dryness. Other
varieties look nearly as well and are
still shipped to the East.
The Veterans Home, which was be-
ing fitted up, has come to full stop in
consequence of lack of funds, very
much to the disgust OF the veterans and
others who were interested in its COM
pletion. To relieve the situation and
have the work go on, Mr.. Charles
Crocker has presented the sum of $1,000
to the Home. Now let other capitalists
follow his example.
There was serious runaway of q
tgo-horse team on Commercial street
yesterday afternoon, in which the wag-
on struck some building material, and
the team ran away, throwing out lady
and gentleman. The man was some
what bruised. but not seriously. The
lady, by some fortuitous circumstance,
was but little bruised. The whole affair
was very fortunate, considering the
great danger incurred.
There has been considerable confusion
about the name Of the Collector of the
Port OF Yuma. The telegraph made the
name Briefly, who is the Collector Of
the Port of San Pedro. Mr.. Briefly
does not appear to be Collector at Yuma.
II the telegraph had sent the name
Brinley instead of Brierly the confusion
would not have arisen. The Collector
at San Pedro has no aspirations for on
Office at Yuma.
California oysters 25 cents plate at
Eckert & Kiaffki's.
DR.. w. w. Ross and his estimable
wife were surprised on Friday evening
by host of friends, who came there un.
bidden, and with malice aforethought to
celebrate the China wedding Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ross. There was a joyous, social
time in the elegant mansion of the Doc
tor, ON Hill street. and many fine pres
ents were sent in by the friends of the
happy couple, who have passed fifth
Of a century together.
Mr.. D. NJ. Harwood, of Orange, one
Of the proprietors of some OF the leading
mines in Calico, was in the city yester.
day. He is now on his way to San Jose
bat on his return will go to the mines to
inaugurate the winter campaign of de.
velopment. He says that the slight
shower of rain this week did not injure
raisins at all In week more the first
crop will be all secure. The quality is
very fine.
The Nellie Boyd Dramatic Company
will open a series of entertainments to-
morrow evening in the Skating Rink on
Spring street, corner Of Third street. to
continue curing the week. The selec-
tion for Monday evening is Fanchon the
Cricket, that charming drama, in which
she is supreme, and supported by pow
erful combination of talent. Tickets fol
sale at Edelman & Cos. ll6 North Main
street.
Ladies' entrance at Eckert Il Klaffki's
up stairs and down stairs.
The pools at McGinnis's saloon last
night were quite lifeless. In every
event Baldwin's and Roses stables, in
the order named, sold as first and second
choice, with the other horses in the
field. In the mile dash, Klipspringer,
after having sold as second favorite, CAME
to the front and led Baldwin's stables
The pools were small and the business
forced. We will doubtless be able to
tell a different story of the pool-selling
at the track tomorrow.
The eminent actor, Joseph r. Girls
mer, will appear at Turnverein Hall Oh
Monday evening in his favorite play o.
Chispa. He will be supported by tha
well-known actress, Phoebe Davis ani
an excellent troupe. This charming
drama, performed by so talanted !
troupe, will crowd the house. 1t will b,
a brilliant performance, with new COS
tunes, new scenery and an array of tai
ent seldom seen on this coast. Ticket:
arc for sale at Edelman's cigar store
ll6 North Main street.
Eastern and transplated oysters fresl
every day at Eckert & Klsffki's. the
new place ON Court street.
Elsewhere appears On advertisement o
Mr.. ]. w. Waters, Jr., offering for sal
a herd of thirty-seven short horn cattle
comprising Durhams Of ten differen
families, including Multiforas, Western
Ladies, Daisies, Zelias, Bride, Whit,
Rose, Lees Admirals and Wileys. Mr.
Waters, though a young man, has al
ready signalized himself as breeder O
fine stock, and the representatives Of hi
pastures now on exhibition at the Agri
cultural Park cannot fail to attract ad
miring attention. The sale will come of
on the llth, 18th and 18th instants, b.
auction at the Park. 1t will enable ou
people to make a number of splendis
bargains, as the cattle raised by Mr.
Waters have an exceptional reputation
4 throughout the State.
The most complete and beautiful
hearse that has ever appeared in Lo
Angeles has just been introduced by Mr.
Albert Brown Of this city. 1t is intend
ed for children and young persons, an
will accommodate caskets six feet il
length. 1t is painted white, with blu
and gold ornamentation of a delicat
character and design. The curtains ar
of the richest satin, with heavy gols
fringe. On each side of the caske
cushion are two bouquet vases, and |
holder for cruciix. Spring doors ar
placed in front and rear, so that tn
casket can be adjusted without enterinI
the hearse. The latest patent adjustabl
floor is introduced, movable from be
meath the body Of the carriage, which |
four-spring vehicle, built with all tn
latest improvements, and finished in tn
most exquisite style. On the top ar
beautiful urns and holders for plumes
The vehicle is a gem Of its kind, an
cost $1,000 complete.
Produce Exchange.