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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
The Romantic Chispa.
Scott Valley New,.,

Scott Valley News.l
A nugget of gold was on exhibition at
the banking house of A. B. Carlock last
Thursday that attracted much attention.
1t weighed l50 ounces and was valued
at 81, 500, but twas almost untold wealth
to the finder, Sam Howard, a miner on
Indian creek. near Happy Camp. Mr..
Howard has been under Fortuna's ban
for many years. He owns the claim ON
Indian creek from which this chispa
was taken, but i. has not been o rich
piece of ground, and as rule bas left
but little after expenses were paid. His
tealth has been poor, and to crown his
misfortunes his wife died q few years
ago and ieft four small children which
he has been trying to care for with only
indifferent success. The struggle with
sickness and gaunt poverty has been
IN unequal one, but he has
never yielded nor lost courage. One
day last week, while sitting on the bank
watching Chinaman in his employ at
work in the claim he saw this glisteninq
messenger of relief fall out Of the dirt
into the cut. As might be expected for
time it completely unnerved him. 1t
is related that he had the nugget all
that day and could hardly decide what
to do with it. After a few days the ex-
citement wore away and the mass of
metal is now OF its way to the mint, to
be coined into cash that shall feed,
clothe and educate his children and
hiring comfoi t. to his lowly home. The
piece which 10 fat, would, If squared
up, be about four inches square and one
and one-half inches thick. 1t is little
worn BY washing and has several pieces
Of quartz still sticking to one side of
it. As specimen of crude gold it is
one of the handsomest we ever saw.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
Speed OF Railway Train
cleveland HerAld.l


The speed of railway trains is one Of
the things that people almost uniformly
over-estimate, just as the seating capac-
ity OF 3 building is generally put at too
high figure. This observation is sug-
yssted by a recent railway achievement
In the Old World. A special train char
tered to convey party Of capitalists
and journalists from Paris to Vienna re-
Gently performed that journey in 2s
hours. As the distance Is little less
than 900 miles this constitutes an aver.
age speed Of about 80 miles an hour,
which is considered in that country q re
markably good record. OF course this
does not compare with tho speed which
has been attained in this country for less
distances, which is sign iieant when com
pared with the Euglish rates of speed
Tor shorter distances. Bat for through
continuous travel in an uneven country
it is accounted - . memorial achieve
ment. The Railroad Guide for the
present month indicates that the fastest
express tram between New York and
Chicago consumes just % hours in ac-
eomplIshing the trip-a distance of 975
miles. This is found to represent an
average speed Of $50 miles an hour. It
thus appears that we are not much
ahead Of the European countries gener-
ally in this respect, and the difference
may be readily accounted for on the
ground of greater physical difii iieultiss in
the district referred to.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
INDIRECT DAMAGES.
An Insurance Policy that Failed to
Cover Everything.

There was slight blaze on the rooi
of house on side street few day.
,go, and the insurance adjusters wenl
ap to make thir survey, they found thai
about two dollars would cover all the
ioss.
"Two tollar," exclaimed the owner,
whom no heard the decision, ~ cam
take no two tollar."
"But you see for yourself that dozen
shingles and an no re work will make
good all damages"
''Gentlemens, you don't put me Of
like dot. When my vhife finds dot "
vhas on FIRE she screams boolesce und
murder und falls down sthairs. Would
you let your vhifs fall down sthalrs 70,
dot sum! II so l goes home nit yor
and see der fun"
"We do not insure husbands and
wives. but buildings. was the reply.
81 know, but mine Oldest poy he run
for der fire-box und falls a picket fenc,
sfer. and breaks his good clothes all tc
pieces. Two tollar! Dot doan't pay
me for coming op here"
eyes, but we only pay for actu a
damages"
"Dot's all l vhant. Who stole my
dog when my house vhas ON fire. Do
dog ish gone. und he vhas ten tollar,
wort"
1--WE didn't insure the dog"
"Und maybe you don't insure den
poys who sat on der fence und called
out; Dot ole Dutchman's red nose ha
set his house on firer Do you expect
take such sass like dot for two tollar
Und when der firemens come dey break
msin clothes lines down nit der ladders
and dey spill vasser all oafsr my car
pets. Two tollar! Vhell, vhell, you &c
right avhay from here, und I takes dol
old insurance bolicy and steps him un
der der mudti"-Erekange.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
NEW YEARS EVE BALL.
A Brilliant Throng and a Gay Time
A Social Event Long to be
Remembered.


The New Years Eve Ball. of the Turn
verein Germania. like all entertain
ments given by this Society, was al
event long to be remembered in the
social annals of Los Angeles. The hall
was decorated wish great taste for thu
occasion. Around the galleries were
suspended garlands Of evergreens, re-
lieved ny ingeniously arranged figures
constructed of many colored and bright
tinted papers, with the coats of arms oi
number Of the German states, disposed
at regular intervals. In the center Of
the hall, Immediately under the
chandelier, was an immense Christ
mas tree on which were suspend
cd innumerable bright colored articles,
the whole lighted up by at. least one
hundred wax candles. Over the stage
were suspended the flags of the United
States and Germany. with the legend
"a Happy New Year." The whole
formed coup d'oea whose brilliancy we
have rarely seen equalled.
Promptly at 0 o'clock Wangeman's
band struck up the grand march. in
which at least two hundred couples
participated. AT its conclusion sets
were formed aud dancing commenced
and continued. varied by waltz, polka
and schottische. until ii o'clock, when
Mr.. Kurtz, who acted as Master Of Ger
emonies, called upon the merry throng
to fall in for the march. during which
tickets would be distributed to tie
ladies for the New Years gifts to be
distributed by the Society. To the in
spiriting strains Of the band. the party
marched around the room. each lady as
she passed the stage being presented
with o numbered card, which would
entitle her to a gift corresponding in
number with that on her ticket. As soon
as the basket, which contained tickets to
the numberof one hundred and sixty, had
been emptied, the Master of Ceremonies,
assisted by number Of Tarners, CON-
menced the distribution, each lady. as
her number was called, walking up to
the stage to receive her gift. The gifts
embraced everything one could conceive
of, from patent squeaking baby doll to
bottles Of champagne, a ham and keg
Of boer. When the package containing
one OF the dolls or other comic article
was opened, it was the signal for hilar.
ious burst Of laughter, in which every.
body. including the recipient, heartily
joined.
After the distribution, dancing was
and was kept up with spirit
until about 3A. NJ. Altogether il was
a joyous affair." and the ball OF the Turn
verein Germania which ushered in the
year one thousand eight hundred eighty
three, will be rendered by all who par
icipated as one Of the pleasantest social
events that has ever taken place in Los
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
a w.ll.Msrissd Compliment.

Among Mr.. Sidney Lacey's pleasant
recollections Of New Years day, viii
be . delicate attention which he received
at the hands Of number Of friends
yesterday. These friends. recognizing
Mr.. Laosy's splsndid services to his
party in the recent political campaign,
State. county and city. ss member of the
Democratic State Central Committee.
rendered him breakfast al the CONNER
cial Restaurant yesterday morning. The
rspast was prepared in N. Dois own
inimitable way. aud delicious and tempt
ing viands. aided by the best marks Of
good wine, made the occasion festivs
one. NJ. Lacey wss enthusiastically
toasted, and many was the deserved
compliment paid TO his untiring, skill.
ful and magnificent work ON behalf ol
tho Democratic party. The day waa
already well advanced when the party
rose from the table. one and al pro
uouneiAg the Rrst part Of the New
Yaar's day most oonplsts success
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
Upsetting Moses.
ALTOONA Tribune.
IHltooDa 1IfUufit.J
lin, Manly beosn IN tall

Jim Manly began to talk.
81 say, Deacon, Darwin's theory Of
evolution is little hard on the frsi
chapter of Genesis. 1t looks little
as though they were going to upset
Moses.
The Deacon made no answer. Pre-.
sently he was observed to be counting
his fingers, slowly and with o pause for
thought between each enumeration.
After a while Jim ventured to ask:
Counting up your saw-logs, Dea-
cont"
sNo," said the Deacon. ''I'll tell you.
Your remarks set me thinking. wal
just counting up how many times in
the course of human history somebody
has upset Moses.
"First of all, two old jugglers named
James and Jamberras undertook it,
but they failed. Then a certain king
by the name of Pharaoh went at the
work of upsetting. Hs must have found
it more Of work than he anticipated,
for he has not reached home yet. Then
three leaders Of liberal thought-Korah,
Dsthan and Abrim-went at the job.
They. too, failed in the upsetting.
'.Slnce that time there has been NO
eId Of persons who have tried to upset
Moses. Some ancient heathen-Celsus,
and Porphory, and Julian, the apostate
and latterly these German critics and
scientists are at the same thing. Years
ago, when was in Boston, l heard of q
meeting Of free thinkers at place called
Chapman Hail. could not resist the
temptation to 20 just once and hear
what they said. l found about twenty
persons there, and what do you think
they were engaged inl The old enter.
prise Of upsetting Moses. And vet
Moses has to-day in the synagogues OF
Boston more people that preach him
than he ever had before.
ut is astonishing how much upsetting
it takes to upset Moses. 1t is like up.
setting a granite cube. Turn it on
WHICH face you will. there it stands as
solid as ever. 1t always amuses me
when / hear fresh cry from some new
quarter. averring that some man has
found sure way of doing what all the
others have failed in. And here comes
Jim Manly, aud Moses to be upset again.
All, well !" and the Deacon sighed.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

The total number OF deaths which
we're reported in the United States dur
ing the census year was 756, 500, or q
death rate Of Is. | per thousand. The
actual number Of deaths was probably
100. 600 more. The male death rate il
placed at 1885 per thousand and l4.al
TOR the female. OF 390.644 deaths oI
males, in which the ages were given,
96, S94 were under ! year of age. and
l63, $50 under s years. OF 363,874
deaths of females. of which the ages
were given, 76, 372 were less than year
old, and l3S. go less than years,
Thirty eight thousand three hundred
and ninety y-eight persons are said to
have died from diphtheria. o. Dos from
typhoid, 20. 25l from malaiisl fever. and
81, ,53l Of consumption.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
New Years Day.

New Years day was ushered in by a
light drizzle Of rain which lasted, how
ever, but very few minutes. Bonfires
OF dry goods and other boxes had been
erected in every part Of the city. Large
numbers Of persons remained about the
streets and elsewhere to see tho new
year in and the old year out. Some
worshipped at the shrine Of Bacchus
and in deep potations greeted the birth
OF the new year. In consequence the
streets after midnight were quite crowded
with belated individuals who were
vending their winding way home to
wake with bad headaches and all the
other ills Of debauchery. At the Fort
Street NJ. E. Church Watch Meeting
was held which was largely attended.
The cloudy day did not affect the
throngs on the streets, which were
crowded the greater part Of .he day.
Visiting was very generally in
dulged in. many ladies' having an
nounced to their friends that
they would receive calls. The lady
managers of the Orphans Home being
determined that the gentlemen of the
city should see what had been and was
being done for the orphans. gave out
that they would receive calls at the
Home, and invited number of ladies'
to be present and assist them; several
gentlemen also assisted. Those partici.
pating were Mrs. A. s. .Averill,
Mrs. and Miss Angel, Mesdames J.
Brousseau. J. d. Bicknell, DIR. Bicknsll,
j. s. Chapman, DIR. Cunningham, c. W.
Gibson. NJ. A. Gibson, Frank Gibson, r.
h. Hewitt. VIM. Hughes. J. A. Hender-
son. L. J. Lockhart, J. R. McManis. s. A.
Northcraft. Chas. Parker, L. +. Shirley,
D. @. Stephens, James velsir, Misses
Lizzie Parker and Lucy Shackleford.
A great many called at the Home, and
the scene presented was most charm
ing one in all respects. A large number
Of presents had been donated for the
little ones and made glad their little
hearts. The gifts wore of all kinds and
descriptions. some oi them being quite
handsome. The day for these little
ones was glad one, thanks to the kind
ladies who have interested themselves in
this splendid charity.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
"MoME, s,szEr HOSE"
The Song that Soothed q Savage
Breast and Freed its Composer.

The Southern World tells of the fol
lowing strange adventure that befell,
in Georgia, John Howard Payne, the
author Of the bestowed song in our
language:
John Howard Payne. author oil
Home. Sweet Home" was 9 warm per.
sonal friend or John Ross, who will be
remembered a. the chief OF the Chero-
KEGS. At the time the Cherokees wer.
removed from their homes in Georgia to
their present possessiors west of the
Mississippi river, Payne WAS spending
. few weeks in Georgia with Ross,
who was occupying miserable
cabin, having been forcibly elected
from his former home. A number of the
prominent Cheroksss were in prison. and
that portion Of Georgia in which the
tribe was located was secured by armed
squads Of the Georgia militia, who had
orders to arrest all who refused to loave
the country. While Ross and Payne
were seated before the lire ia the hut,
the door was suddenly burst open, and
six or eight militiamen sprang into the
room. The soldiers lost no time in tax.
ing their prisoners away. Ross was per-
mitted to ride his own horse, while
Payne was mounted on one led by q
soldier. As the little party left the
hovel rain began falling and continued
until every man was drenched thorough.
ly. The journey lasted all night. To.
ward midnight Payne's escort, in order
to keep himself awake, began humminr
Home, hone, sweet, swest, home,
when Payne remarked;
"Littls did / expect % hear that song
under suoh circumstances and at such I
time. Do you know the author!'
''No, said the soldier. "Do youY'
YES" answered Payne. II oom'
posed it,"
"Ths devil you did. You can toll
that to some fellows. but not to me.
Look here, you made that song you say
II you did--and 1 know you didn't
you can say it without stopping. 1t ha,
,omething in it about pleasures and
palaces. Now pitch in and reel II of,
and II you can't, Ill bounce you from
your horse and lead you instead of it.
The threat was answered by Payne,
who repeated the song In q slow, sub
ao1a tpArf o&1a tAtn 14ok III iu8ktHB tue
old woods ring with the tender melody
and pathos Of the words. 1t touched
the heart Of the rough soldier, who was
not only captivated but convinced. and
who said that the compossr Of such o
seng should never 10 to prison il he
could help il. And when the party
reached Milisdgsville they were. after a
preliminary examination, discharged.
much TO their surprise. Payne
insisted il was because the leader Of ths
squad had been under the magnetic
| inilusncs OF Ross' conversation, and
Ross insistsd that they had beea savee
froin insult and imprisonment by tn,
power Of Home, Sweet Home. lung ai
only those who feel can sing 1t. Tn,
frisndship existed between Ross ant
Payne until The grave closed over tn
mortal remains Of the latter.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

A Rutland lawyer has drawn a bill
and member OF the Vermont Legisla
ture has introduced it. providing
for the punishment of the manu-
factursrs and ven, es Of cigarettes.
II did not include, says the promoter
Of this measure. ''the various forms OF
tobacco that so long have been. and are
likely so long to be, tolerated by consid-
crate people, but sought only to protect
~ unfortunate imbecile class; for nc
1ne except predsstined. fore-ordainsc
fool would ever smoke eigsrstts.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
Pas.snssrs Due rnis Evening

The following is the list of passenger,
by the Southern route, to arrive in Lo.
Angeles ct 4:45 o'clock this evening
specially autographed to the HERALr
frvm Casa Grande. Arizona, st II
O'Clock last night.
@ W Harrison, Mrs M Harrison, Eas,
Oakland; A @ Anderson, Colorado; J 1
Lang. J Smith, FL Paso; Thomas Haye,
and wife. Denver; Amos Roberts, Texas
NJ Meyer. San Francisco; 0 H Fsrren
helm. New York; N A Garvin, Oakland
Miss Carter. Savanna; J G Meeler anG
wife, Washington.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
Something Substantial for tho Holi-
days.

Just received, at William Thorpe'i
retail liquor house, corner OF Main ant
Court streets, shipment OF Bass's fins
English ale. as he has had severa
orders ahead for this celebrated ale
Mr.. Thorpe will have no difficulty IL
disposing of it. His numerous Gus
toners, embracing the best connoisseurl
in the city, all give him credit for keep
ing the purest and best brandies, wine,
and liquors to he found on this coast
Mr.. Thorpe Is also known in San Fran
cisco as strict cash buyer, and every
thing shipped to him comes from rirst
hands. d2-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

After getting other prices go to Platt,
Page L Berman's and they will make a
reduction Of 10 per cont. on any prices.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

The largest and finest assortment Of
buggy robes. horse blankets and whips
ever brought to Los Angeles. just re-
ceived at s. c. Foy's pioneer saddle and
harness manufactory, No. II Los An.
geles street. d22.lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

No Christmas dinner is complete with.
out Eclipse Champagne. 1t is the wine
of the elite and acknowledged equal to
any imported brand. Examine cork and
label.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Has the first-class Billiard Parlor Of
the city, back of Sam Prager's saloon.
Private entrance through Fountain
square. S29-6m.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Should You have any doubt as to the
quality Of goods offered you, 60 to
Platt. Page L Berman, who are thor.
oughly responsible.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Good rooms and good accommodation
can be had at Fulton Wells for both in.
valids and pleasure seekers. n26-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

II you want good appetite. drink
Dainiana Bi ters. Michael Levy, whole.
sale liquor dealer, agent.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

The greatest discovery Of the age is
the celebraten "Rakoczy Water" Pre-
,cribed by the leading physicians and
recognized as the best. c. F. Heinxe-
nan is the agent for Southern California.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

The old reliable store of C. F. Heinxs.
man is still headquarters for drugs and
medicines. He has o full line of patent
medicines, selling them in quantities to
suit at Eastern prizes.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

All goods sold by Platt. Page 4 Bsr.
man are inst ~ represented; no misrep.
reservations in order to make sales.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Platt, Page 4 Bsrman are selling more
goods than any other jswelry house in
the city.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Damiana makes the old young and
the weak strong and healthy.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

An aromatic combination for the pres
ervation OF the teeth and gums. II i
TAR superior 10 any preparation OF its
kind in the market. In large, handsome,
opal pots, price 50 cents. For sale b,
al druagists. c. =. Niece, agent. Los
AngslsG.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

You will never have . sour stomach
II you drink Damiana Bitters.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Housekeepers!

II ut all interested In the welfare Of
your family, be particular in the selection
Of all things that 60 to make mp your daily
table. Above all, see that the Tea yen
consume Is Of an unadulterated quality,
which can only be obtained with certainty
from dealers that understand the leaf.
1t Is safe to say that not one grocer in
a hundred has q thorough knowledge Of
Tea, and generally buys his stock by APP
pearance and price, In most cases select
Ing such as will bring him handsome pro-
fits. regardless Of the welfare Of his pat.
rons.
have for years been associated in
the management Of the large Grocery
House OF G. JEvNE. Chicago. . h0usc that
for Teas, CeGees and Spices stands second
to none I'm America. In this capacity I
have, by years Of close application and
study, learned to select such Teas ~ arc
pure and wholesome, never allowing re-
nred or re-colored Teas to enter my stock
1t any time. One trial will convince yeu
that know what an talking aboat, and
do not be led 20 believe that ny prices
are higher than others from the fact that
l keep In stock grades Of superior quality
and higher price than are kept by dealers
generally. 1 have excellent flavor and
good strength Teas at very low prices.
have also the pleasure to offer yeu .
stock Of Staple and Fancy Groceries Of
surprising excellence. and respectfully
commend them to your attention. MY
Maatschappe and Mandehling Java. Ara
bian Mocha, Costa Rico and Rio Celees
arc especially fine, and need bat . trial ia
be appreciated.
nice line Of imported and domestic
delicacies now In stock and ON the way
from the East. and will be sold at bottom
prices.
Goods delivered free OF charge inside
city limits, and packed free for country
shipment.
Give me q call, and you will find the
neatcst store on the Pacific Coast.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

A positive cure for dyspepsia-Dami.
ana Bitters. Michael Levy. Wholesale
| liquor dealer, agent.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Artists materials, oil and varnishes
at Raphael Bros, l4l Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
sI.AvRN's oHERRY TOOTH PASTE

Hot wafIies with maple syrup at the
Yrska Restaurant.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Hot wafiles with maple syrup at the
Yreka Restaurant.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
BANKING HOUSES

See the new stock of wall papers at
Raphael Bros, l4l Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
Fred M. ouiol

Mirrors. pictures, picture frames and
brackets, ut Raphael Bros, l4l Main
sfreef
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Wall papers, new and elegant styles
at Raphael Bros. l4l Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
Spanish language By 'rof- 4; s,1.Yv Gryss
a Main Street. aii-iy
~ Wnon II Ma Conoern.

p,ssse take notice. my person hav-
mo nledass or collater( d at the Star
IN end Broker Ofic4 No. 4 Com
t, mefcisI street. will pleste redeem the
go or spsy accrued interest thereon
wivhin thirty days from this date or they
Win be sold. p. S.-Mo1Asy loaned on
Ill kinds Of personal property. mr30f
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

CArARRH CURED. health and sweet
breath secured BY Shilohs Catarrh
Remedy. Price 50 cents; nasal injector
iree. For sale by Preuss 4 Pironi.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Hot waffies with maple syrup at the
Yreka Restaurant.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02

Eastern oystern every style; hot
and cold lunches and al the delica-
ciss Of the season served On the shortest
notice at Congress Hall, corner Of Main
and Requena streett. Ice cold Boca
beer. the best on TIE coast. always on
hand, g well a. q Il u supply Of the best
brands Of liquors. wines and cigars
Open day and nighd
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-01-02
BUSINESS EsF sPRIsE.

The HERALD srxAM ISTISe Housl
makes speciality Of egal Prlnting
Briefs. Transcripts, etc. printed NJ io'
rates.