Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-09-27


Lille Bruce, were filed for record in the
County Recorders office yesterday.
This day only-Ladies' hemmed hand
kerchiefs, 4c., Peoples Store.
A Chinaman. who has been attend.
ing Christian worship tor some time past,
and was not seen at the tabernacle for
some time, was interrogated by one Of
the members, as to the wherefore. He re.
sponded: "Allee young lady teacher go;
now haye old men and old ladies for
teachers"
The freight business OF the San Pedro
Railroad branch, which has been light
lately. is already increasing gradually to
the usual maximum. The two trains
hauled up tifty-eight cars yesterday,
which was nearly double the amount
hauled during the week previous.
One Of the finest shipments Of poultry
to Los Angeles county ever made, was
the receipt Of nine splendid fowls of the
Houdan variety, received yesterday by
express, end consigned to J. r. Fech-
er, newcomer here, who proposes to
improve the grade Of our poultry.
From parties in from the country we
learn that fires are burning in almost
every section OF the mountains. On
Sunday there were large brush fires at
Captain Grande, on the mesa west of
Poway, aud ON the mesa between Flinn's
and IL. NJ. Johnsons; also, fires are re-
ported as having been seen beyond the
Cuyamaca mountains. There was a
small one at Tia Juana caused by par
ties clearing their land. San Diego
Union
Modern newspaper correspondents are
net the only persons who have blum
dered over fig blossoms. Epictetus, an
old Stole philosopher, said '1f you
wish for figs you must wait for the bios
soming, the setting and the ripsning of
the fruit" Whether science and civiliza-
tion have reversed the order Of the figs
development we are not informed, but
the setting OF the fig is the first important
step in its growth, nowadays. II comes
without blossom, growing from the
branch like wart on a rum-drinker's
nose. San Jose Mercury.
DR.. F. NJ. Palmer, of Lo, Angeles and
verdugo, informs us that it will be i'm
possible to plant the amount Of grain in
that vicinity this year as was planted
last year, although it was very sue
cessful crop, on account Of the sale and
settlement of so much of the land.
Grain raisers are trying to rent addition
al land at the Ranchito.
This day only ladies' hemmed hand
kerchiefs, 4c., Peoples Store.
John C. Bell sells at auction to-inor-
row friday at IL o'clock, desirable
new cottage house and lot. Also four
lots adjoining the same, on Philadelphia
str eet, on the Beaudry property on the
Hill, nearly opposite the Pico House.
View OF the entire city from this Rosas
tract; drainage perfect; every lot COW
cred with orange trees.
This day only--Solid colored dress
goods, lltc., Peoples Store.
If it were fact that the increase of
railways and telegraphs increased the
number and violence of cyclones, as
announced by George Clinton Smith,
then why do they not come in Southern
California, since half dozen railways
have been built, and thousand miles of
telegraph, Alas for Smith. His theory
at fault.
This day only-Solid colored dress
goods, HE, Peoples Store.
A resident of this city has received in
telligence from Tucson that the track
laying on the narrow guage railway from
that point north will commence this
week and that all stock necessary for
the erection of large Reduction works
there has been subscribed. These items
of news are welcome as indicative of re-
newed prosperity to our tributary and
sister city.
Mr.. B. Chandler informs us that he
and Mr.. Bower are deepening the pit of
the Chandler Bower well to los feet
and timbering the same. The gas is SO
strong in the pit that fresh air has to be
pumped into it to supply the workmen
with the necessary amount OF oxygen.
The presence of SO much gas is good
sign of oil. 1t would not be surprising to
see this gas taken to Anaheim to light
that thriving settlement.
All sorts of rumors have been rife on
the streets since the cowardly murder of
poor Amadon. Yesterday about noon
it was stated that man named Sepul-
veda had been stabbed to death the
night before, somewhere along the line
of the Santa Monica Railroad. Enquiry
was made at the SherifTs, Coroner's and
Chief of Policies Offices but they could
give no information. Later in the day
rumor was current that young girl
had shot man at San Fernando but |
this rumor, like the other, we failed to
verify, the authorities not having re-
ceived any information.
This day only-Embroideries, &c. per
yard, Peoples Store.
We are pleased to announce to the
public that Mr.. AL Young, the famous
cook. who is known from the Mississippi |
river to the Atlantic ocean, as the chief |
of cooks, is going into business and will |
take charge of the Quaker Dairy, No. |
is Spring street, opposite the Nadeau
House, to-day. Anybody that wishes to |
enjoy good living at moderate prices,
cordially invites all his friends and the |
public in general.
This day only-Embroideries 2c per
yard, Peoples Store.
Messrs. Humphreys & Riggin, else
where in this mornings HERALD, adver-
tise for sale at auction, next Monday,
some of the finest city property now on
the market. They will sell besides q
lot OF fine milch cows, young thor
oughbred Jersey bull, a large assortment
of fine poultry, horses. farming utensils,
etc. To any one desirous OF securing
real estate for homes or investment, this
sale offers an opportunity that does not
often presentitself. Tosuch the ADVERTISE
ment of Messrs. Humphreys L Riggin
viii well repay perusal.
This day enly-All linen towels, l2ic.
Peoples Store.
Mr.. John Lazzareyich, the agent of
Mr.. Larronde, has had pump at work
for the past two days to remove the
water from the basement OF the building |
ON the corner of Spring and First |
streets. He has dug deep drains in |