Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-05-03


day at the beautiful beach at Willmore
City, by the citizens and Sunday School
Of Compton. About thirty loaded teams
went down with joyous crowd that
greatly enjoyed the lovely drive, and
the always enc chanting sights and sounds
OF the rolling surf. Willmore City ap-
pears to be popular resort
The second performance Of the Eagle
Dramatic and Minstrel Society at Turn.
verein Hall, last evening. was duplica-
ton Of that of Tuesday evening, and,
on account Of additional practice, was
better rendered by the performers. The
minstrel first part was excellent, but tho
audience, although enthusiastic. was not
large in proportion to the excellence of
the entertainment.
Mr.. G.. 7. Burr, Of Boston, Vice Presi-
dent of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy Railroad, accompanied by Messrs.
W. s. Eaton. 4. B. Haskell, G.. I. Burr,
Jr., and Henry D. Hyde, Of Boston, and
H. B. Stone, Of Chicago, Superintendent
of the c., B. & @. R. R.. arrived in this
city by special car. via the Southern Pa
cific and connections. last evening, and
are quariered at the Pico House.
The attention Of persons seeking desir-
able home sites near tho city, is directed
to the advertisement Of "Los Angeles
River Valley Land which is offered
for sale by Mr.. F. H. Barclay. The land
is we'll adapted for the growth Of citrus
fruits. vineyard or, indeed. anything
one might wish t. plant. Intending
purchasers would do well to call on Mr..
Barclay, who will take pleasure in fur
nishing full particulars.
Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement Of Messrs. Du Puy & Hicks,
Commission Merchants, elsewhere in
this mornings HERALD. This well
known house, in addition to operating
in fruits and grain, is now introducing
rooted Evergreen Millet," a perennial
grass which, as well as being as nutritive
as alfalfa, is more reliable, for the rea-
ron that it does not require irrigating.
On and after the 10th inst. it is un-
derstood that regular mail service will
be established on the line Of the s. P.
r. R. from Mojave Station to the Colo
rade river and points along the line of
the A. 4 r. r. r. in Arizona and New
Mexico. That will be good news to the
miners, prospectors and business men
along this great highway of travel and
commerce, and great accommodation
to the people of Los Angeles.
Before U. S. Commissioner Lee yes
terday, the attention of the Commis-
sioner was occupied with the argument
of the counsel on both sides in regard
to the admissability Of duplicate copy
Of the affidavit on which the plaintiffs
base their prosecution for perjury
against r. J. Northam and Others in the
case Of the Las Bolsas settlers vs. the
Los Angeles and San Bernardino Land
Companies. The Commissioner will
decide the matter at 10 A. M. to day.
Senator George F. Edmunds. of ver-
mont, President pro tenn. of the United
States Senate. accompanied by Mrs.
Edmunds, Miss Edmunds and Miss
Arthur, a niece Of President Arthur, ar
rived in Los Angeles by special car over
the Southern Pacific Railroad last even
ing, and are stopping at the Pico House.
The distinguished party while Ell route
TO this Coast paid visit to Guaymas
and other points Of interest in Sonora,
Mexico. They VIII probably remain
here some days.
The only sale on Change yesterday was
carload Of feed barley at San Gabriel
depot at sl.32l. For futures in this com
modify the rates yesterday were: June.
81. 40 asked; July, sl.42l asked; Sep
tember. sl.l5 bid; October, Sl.l5 bid
and sl.30 asked; November. 81 80 asked,
and December sl32i asked. 1t is a
noteworthy fact that the market for
feed barley is any thing but so sick as it
was month ago. 1t is bracing up won
derfully. The facts seem fully recog-
nized that the acreage is not large, the
yield will not be full one, the surplus
carried over viii be light, and the
mark ct will be wide one.
f. w. Holman and Laura S. Corliss
were married on Monday evening, April
30th. The marriage ceremony took
place at the residence OF the bride, the
Rev. Chase officiating. There was a
large number OF ladies and gentlemen
present. In fact, the spacious parlors
in which the marriage took place were
filled to overlooking. After the cere-
mony the guests sat down to boantiful
collation.. Everything passed of in a
very pleasant manner. During the
evening the company was enlivened by
vocal and instrumental music. The
presents were numerous and valuable
among them being check from the
bridegroom for $1,000. also deed te
three lots in this city and two dwellings
thereon, and from friends, silverware
albums, etc, in detail too numerous tt
mention. The bride. Mrs Laura 8 Cor
liss, has been resident of this city
during the past six months, bat during
that time she has made host of friends
we may say her friends are legion. Mr.
E. w. Holman recently came to Thu
city from Texas, and has invested largely
in city property. He and his wife in
tend to make Los Angeles their futur,
home, and we welcome them among us
: All their friends Join us in wishing then
a happy journey through life.