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The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
Fire az ,he CIV postomce.

There was some excitement occaslOued tn
tile City PostoI1ice about A so o'clock yesterday
mail Of tho Fret Assistant Postmaster.don-
eral and the Dead Letter ONCE. The accident
was caused by workman who was liking an
electric lamp ana who threw heated carbon
into mail bag. The contents OF tho bag
emonldered uutn they were famed into a
flame. few letters were destroyed.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
EXCURSIONS.

MT. vERNONI MT. VERMONT
STEAMER W. W. coRooRAN ,IgHssass gxis
LeaVtA ssyenth,street wharf daily, except Sun Z.
reaches Washington about 3iS0p M
Il. L. BLAKE, CAPTAIN.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
HEALTH CONGRESS.
The Conference Commences Its
Work To-day.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.

Some Sharp Comments and Startling
Statements--The Danger of Cholera
Preventive Measures-The Neces-
sity for Clearly Homes and Healthy
Cities-A Full List of Delegates.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
rt IL Proof Aea,nassl9c a ess.

that fear that I shclebe SICK" said welt
known merchanSshis morning. ''You Will not
be SICK" saif'6 TREND, 'ir you take q short
drink 0fs1harps whisky each day." Tharp
keeRSHt S1S street.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10

An unornoial estimate Of the cotton crop Tor
this year places II nc 6,000,000 bales. This
IL an increase Of about 100000 bales, which
II owing 70 u largely Increased acreage. rhs
average per acre Is smaller this year than the
year before.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
Rath.H0uses
GInHkaa.

TO ne Editor Of me Egcning Critic:
would most respectfully call the attention
OF all delegates attending the National Health
Conference In this city TO the necessity OF =
full consideration OF matters pertaining to tho
sanitary condition and the precautions neces-
eary 10 prevent contagious and epidemic dis
eases among tho working classes in the large
citiee, and also 10 the establishment OF FREQ
lighthouses IN manufacturing towps.
M. +. HoLDERMAAp
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
ALL OUR
DRESS GOODS MARKED DOWN

Beautiful wool.FilllDg Plaids, IN high and
subdued colors, 1914 cents; flner plaiis at 20
cents, reduced from 40 cents.
o. English Cashmere, finest imported, at 25
cents.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
At the Prices we are Quoting

efomh first
q
mark
ale and as hsays
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
a wonrd ReooInmaad

Ely's Cream Balm TO any Que haElaf CAtirrh
on Catarrhal Asthma. haxeednerod for Ave
years 60 | could not.14EFOwn Tor weeks ~
can lie down gpalsfest. Ifhqnk d0d that You
over iuveLSssH Auch q MISUNDERSTANDING p.
BuRLI5S4l, Pennington, N. II.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10

ROusekeepers Wiel aAwe' Money
By purchasing tneir ftEtfltare, carpets, &C.,
on easy weeklYssF iHotifhiy installments at
Smiths. Ia1Af1NeW Jersey avenue northwest
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
Extraordinarily Low Prices


il
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
1 Send You These, as They Are Great to Advertise

The conSso OF a
ADVERTISED apondb
o n til
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The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
s25; worth to import, s34.
500; worth to import, $40.
S35; worth to import, S45.

Every lady Intending 10 purchase a Winter
Cloak this season should thoroughly In pect
this complete stock before making her selec-
style, quality and price.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY

CHAs. Il. PUGH, General Manager.
The Evening critic., 1884-12-10

'AIderney Dairy WagoDse,,.sgss
Fresh Alderney butter, chpEReassefy morn
Ing and delivereh II \ sgswnfd" prints, a5e ;
sweet lRilksbc. berpt. Dream, 15c. per
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-13
An Internal Machine.

Qlite recently Q scientific person
Win an inqusitive turn OF mind in-
want d small. incandescent electric
lamp which, when placed in Che
mouth. exposes to the gaze the entire
structure OF the face, bones aud all
being rendered transparent. OF
course it is pretended that this has
been done in the interest OF human.
ity, and great deal has been written
about the assistance the lamp will
render 10 practitioners OF medicine
and surgery. But this ia clearly a
spacious claim. The lamp will NO
doubt soon be-so perfected that it will
not only render the fancial bones
transparent, but will cast light into
the innermost ccnvolutions and
reoeases of the brain. II ia only a
question of degree. So much power
will do what has been achieved. 30
much more will penetrate the .kuli
Of the tbickesi-headed man that can
be submitted to the test.
By this time our readers will have
appreciated the danger to which we
desire TO arouse them. The real and
sinister design of the inquis.tiye
scientists Is the qualification OF Curl
oaisy. As the lamp approaches per-
lection he can easily be imagined
gloating, ia anticipation, oler the
time when, seated BY the bedside oil
some unfortunate toe weak to protest
| he shall cast steady stream OF light
upon hia brain. and by studying and
comparing it's action with the uttsred
thought Of the invalid will come in
time to associate every cerebral CON.
dition with liz corresponding thought
The idea is awful. By and by eact
man will be at the mercy of his fel.
low; secrets will be inpossibIe; al
conceptions OF the brain will be pub.
lie property. A mans ideas will b,
at the service OF the fellow on th,
opposition paper. Worse still, if tn,
light be cast on region lower thar
the brain any meddlipg busybody ma,
learn wha. we had for dinner.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-13
ANIMALS AS BARoMETERS.
An Old German Doctor Gives the
Results Of His Observations.

/ do not know of any surer way OF
predicting the changes in the weather
tnan by observing the habits of the
snail. They do not drink, but imbibe
mcisture during a rain and exude it
afterward. This animal is never seen
abroad, except before q rain, when
you will see it climbing the bsrk OF
trees and getting on the leaves. The
tree snail, as it is called, two days
before rain will climb up the stems
OF plants. and il the rain ia going to
be hard and long one, then they get
on the sheltered side OF the leaf, but
II short rain on the outside. Then
there are other species that before q
rain are yellow; after it blue. Others
indicate rain by holes and protuber-
ances. which before a rain rise as
large tubercles. These will begin to
show themselves ten days before q
rain. At the end of each tubercle is
o pore. which opens when the rain
2omes to absorb and draw in the
moisture. In other suails deep in
dentatlons, beginning ct the head
between the horns, and ending with
the jointure at the tail, appear a few
days before storm.
Every farmer knows when swallows
hy low that rain is coming; sailors.
when the sea.gulls fly toward the
land; when the stormy petrol appears,
or Mother Carey's chickens. "a thew
are called, predict foul weather.
Take the ants. Have you never
noticed the activity they display
before a storm, hurry, scurry, rush
ing hither and yon, as il they were
letter-csrriers making six trips day,
or expresemen behind time? Dogs
grow sleepy and dull, and like to lie
before q FIRE az rain approaches;
chickens pick up pebbles. fowls roll
in the eust, flies sting and bite more
viciously, frogs crosk more olamor.
ously. gnats assemble under trees, and
horses display restlessness.
When you see o swan fly against
the wind. spiders crowding on a wall,
$osds coming out OF their holes in
unusual numbers OF an evening,
WORMS. sluge, and snails appearing,
robin redbreasts peoking at our vim
DOVE, pigeons coming to the dove
cote earlier than usual, psaoock's
squalling at night, mice squeakins or
geese washing. you can put them all
down as rain signs. Nearly all
animals have some way OF telling the
weather in advance. 1. may be that
the .sltered condition OF the atmos-
phere with regard TO electricity,
which generally accompanies changes
oil weather. makes. them feel disaprse.
able or pleasant. The fact that the
cat licks herself before storm is
urged by SONS naturalists az proof OF
the epecial influence of electricity.
Man 10 not 30 sensitive. Yet many
people feel listleas before storm, to
say nothing of aggravated headaches,
toothsches. rheumatic pains, and laat
bat not least, corns.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-13

Brother Henpect belongs to the re-
formed Methodist. and ia q bolster OF
the church. They had been having o
protracted revival and very many souls
had found peace. On the coming Sum
day, which was nearly . week of, they
were going to bold communion, and
Mr.. Heppect was appointed . con.
mittee OF one to purchase the wine
for that solemn occasion.
Walking into an f street grocery.
he asked the clerk ''wedder des's got
any stuff da,'s &: tuh ie Lawd's chill
lun to take al de commuDion?"
The clerk ran ever the list of mild
wines used on such occasions. and
asked Henpeot which he'd have.
"Well," said he, "P spec' dey is
ell f. 80 rate, bat yol see L SO been con.
frrin' wid de sisters oh de church. an
dey is made up dey nina 10 take gin.
Des take an gimme thee gallons oh
yoah bss' gin. an charge it to de
preacha. - Washington Ratchet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-13
CIGARETTES.

Iu one of the schools OF Brooklyn a
boy thirteen years old, naturally very
quick and bright. was found to be
growing dull and ftfuL His lace was
pale and he hid nervous twitchings.
he was obliged to gait school. In.
ouiry showed that he had become
Confirmed smoker OF cigarettes.
When asked why he Gid not give 1t
up, he shed tears, and said that he
had often tried but could not. The
growth of thi. habit is insiaious and
it's effect ruinous. The eyes, the
brain. the nervous system, the mem,
DRY, the power OF application. are all
impaired by it. "It's nothing but
cigarette" is really "It's nothing but
poison" German and French ply.
sicians have recently protested against
il; and convention of Sunday ana
secular teachers WAS recently held in
England to check it. 1t was presided
over by an eminent surgeon OF roy
al eye infrmary. whe stated that
many diseases of the eye we're directly
| caused by it. Parents save your
children from tlis vice if possible.
| II is not known that oil castaway
cigar stumps are used in tbs manu-
| iacture OF cigarettes. Boys ara en-
ployei to gather them from hotels,
bar.rooms, sidewalks from where's
ever they are thrown. Collectors buy
thenn oF the bovs snd send them to
the manufactures by the barrel,
No matter how disgusting the spot
whence they are picked-whe Their
from the spittoon with its dangerous
| saliva, or the gutter with it's filth -
the foul refuse finds it way into the
mouth AMI nostrils OF the cigarette
smoker. Many a smoker throws
away tbs stump of his cigar because
| he does not like the flavor OF it. he
does not know why the favor is un-
pleasant to him, but it is caused by
nicotine-the active principle OF to-
bacco and violent poison. This ac-
cumulates 10 the base OF the cigar
with every draft OF the smoke, and
the man, noticing the unpleasant ia
vor throws the stump away. The re-
servoir OF nicotine fiads its way into
the cigarette, and the person who
smokes it gets in a condensed form
the poison which 90 often works mis-
ohisi, en- the brains ofhabitual smokers.
Again, these cigar stubs--or any to-
baccs, for that matter, that 10 made
into Cigarettes wrapped with pa
per which contains q very large per
cent of arsenic or other deadly poiaons,
the powers of which exert 9 deleteri-
Gus effect upon the tonsils-in fact.
che whole throat-of all Who use them
indeed, it has bsen found impossible
to cure caiarrh in inveterate cigarette
smokers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-13
Young Men!-Read This

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-13
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-13

Seausiru, variety Of FRO
aEAXEE CARDS, suitable Cor TIL
S,iirean. u XxEA1.p OM4.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-06-27
Ma.onlo Bapsism In New YORK.

The ceremony Of Masonic baptism and
adoption Of children was performed last
night in the Grand Lodge room of Ma
sonic Temple. Twenty third street, by
the French lodge La Sincerite. THIS
ceremony has rarely been performed in
public in this country, and the great
hall was crowded with invited guests of
the lodge, including many ladies and
gentlemen in evening dress.
The members Of the lodge formed
opsn rank in the center aisle. with
crossed swords held high, while, at
given signal, eight boys were brought in
blindfold, led by their parents. their
ages ranging from three years TO ten.
Some Of the boys looked little fright
ened, and grasped their parents hands
rather tightly. Brother Herdet received
them at the top Of the steps, and, at
given signal, the bandages were re-
moved from the youngsters eyes, evil
IDENTIFY much to their relief. They looked
abeut in q dazed way, and timidly
walked upon the platform. The young
est. to the great amusement of the audi
ence, stoutly resisted being put in the
place where he was expected to stand.
His mother was obliged to 60 upon the
platform and assist in the ceremonies.
The sponsors Of the children took the
solemn obligation to aid the children to
the utmost in performing the duties of
Masonry. Then the children were In
turn taken to the font and baptized BY
wishing Of their hands, and thence to
the altar, whereon was blazing fire,
and where they knelt. The youngest Of
the eight kept up his reputation and
continued to amuse the audience by
stoutly resisting, and his mother was
obliged to join the circle at the altar.
Next the members of La Sincerite Lodge
took the solemn vow binding them to
accept the children, which was duly
confirmed, the members of the lodge
rising and clAppiug their hands in
unison at signal.
The children were then invested with
the aprons and jewels Of Masonry, all OF
them but the youngest being highly
pleased with their regalia The youngest,
however, was again obstreperous and
had TO be persuaded by his mother, and
possibly by surreptitious candy. Finally
the youngsters were all settled. Then
they were consecrated, and the orator
OF the lodge, Brother Lallemand, made
an address. Brother Charles I. Nc.
Clenachan explained in English that La
Sinctrits Lodge had pledged itself to
guard and protect these little children
and see that they are educated in Free
Masonry, to restrain them from the
snares that SURROUND the young The
ceremony of the washing Of hands was
mot intended to interfere in the slightest
degree with any religious faith, but
was symbolic Of approaching the throne
Of divine grace with pure hearts.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-06-27
Notice Of Presentation.
To H. L. Macneil, George d. Rowan.
Victor M. Clement, Clementine Le-
mar aud f. b. Miller:

You and each Of you are hereby notified that
on the 18th day OF July, 1854, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
Of that day the undersigned. as City Attorney OF
the City of Los Angeles, municipal corporation,
will, In the name and for and in behalf OF said
corporation, present to the Superior Court Of the
county OF Los Angeles. State Of California, at the
Court House in the City Of Los Angeles, In said
county and State. and in the Court Room Of the
said Court House In which Hon. II. NJ. Smith
presides as one Of the Judges OF said Court, q
petition In writing praying fer the condemnation
Tor public use, viz: for public street, Of that
realty described In said petition and sought to be
condemned, which said realty is described as fol-
lows;
situate In the city Of Los Angeles State Of Cal
ifornia, and further described thus: Beginning
at point on the south side OF First st eet, east
Of the Los Angeles river. distant 1915 feet from
the N Il. corner Of lands oithe heirs OF Michel
Clement; thence 8. e 40 Z. 1919 feet to point;
thence westerly at right angles to said last men
toned line 60 feet to point; thence N. q az W.
l050.7 feet to point on the south side Of First
street; thence s. IS 80 E. 80 feet to the place Of
beginning.
For all further particulars reference Is hereby
made 70 the said written petition. above referred
70, now on Gle in the Office Of the Clerk Of the
superior Court Of the csunty Of Los Angeles.
State of California
WALTER D. STEPHENSON.
City Attorney Of the City Of Los Angeles and At
torney Of Petitioner.
Los Angeles. June 25th, 1854.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-06-27
Notice of Application for Whar I
Franchise.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned,
John =. James, has filed with the Clerk Of the
Board Of Supervisors Of the county Of Los An
geles, State OF California, his petition in writing
asking said Board to grant him authority to con-
struct wharf on lands bordslng on the navi-
gable creek or arm Of the sea, variousiy known
as Wilmington Creek, Wilmington Channel, $
"wilminton Bay" San Pedro Creek" or the
Inner Bay Of San Pedro" located between the
Wilmington Breakwater and the PAlos verdes
Rancho Tor the shore bounding the same), in the
said county Of Los Angeles, and also to construct
bridge or approach TO the same with license
to take tolls for the use Of said vhAif for the
term OF twenty years, and that application will
be made by the undersigned TO the said Board at
the Supervisory room. In the Court House, In
the city ef Los Angeles, in said county, on Mon
day, the 7th day Of July. A. d. 1854. at 10
O'Clock A. n, for grant Of such authority with
said license. The location Of said proposed wharf
Ia an follows. Commencing at . point from
which the southeastern corner OF the Pacific
Coast Steamship Companys wharf as now con-
structed in said creek, bears n. IS 30 r.. dis
tAnt 449 feet: thence running s. rs 81 W. 2s5
fset 10 the northeastern corner Of the wharf To-
cation OF W. H. Perry, described in the fran
chise granted to him BY said Board on January
Sth, lsSs, and recorded In Franchise Book L.
pages 50 et SEQ; thence at right angles n. 6s'
<0' W. IS lee. 10 the northwestern corner Of said
whA,f location Of W. II. Perry; thence at right
angles n 25' 20 5. 275 feet to point. thence ct
right angles s. 81 40 L. 75 feet to the place Of
beginning. JOHN r. JANE
Dated At Los Angeles. June eth, 1854
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-06-27
When Greeley Got Swearing Mad.

George w. Smalley, London cores
pondent Of the Tribune, is a son-in.law
Of Wendell Phillips. He graduated
from Yale College, and won his journal.
istic spurs by writing in baggage car
report of the battle of Antietam. In
1857, while John Russell Young was out
of the city, Smalley was temporarily in
charge of the Tribune. Amos j. Cam
mings was night editor. Greeley had
written an editorial article one night,
and having'an engagement to lecture be-
fore q Father Matthew society, had left
the Office without reading his proof
sheets.s He asked Cummings to go over
the revise proof. Amos did so, John
Robinson holding the manuscript.
Everything was all right, but when
Amos went upstairs to make up the
editorial page he found a surprising
mark on the revised proof-sheet. Greeley
had referred to ''Symmes' Hole" in his
article, and Smaliey, who had never
heard Of "Symmes' Hole" had knocked
out the word ''Symmes" and marked in
''Holmes' Hole" Amos went down
stairs and expostulated with him, but
Yale College was not to be enlightened
by boy who had gained education in
printing Office. II am managing editor
here, and sm responsible, said Smaliey,
In . freezing tone, cutting short all ex-
plantations, and Holmes Hole" it re-
mained. Horace walked up to Amos
desk at 8 P. N. on the following day,
saying in piping tone: "Did you read
my revise last night!" 81 did," was
the reply. "Well, said the great editor,
throwing his hat on the floor, you're
d-d blockhead." The night editor pro-
duced the proof-sheet with the alteration
In Smalley's handwriting, and told his
story. Horace stood like one iazed
"Well, Amos" he finally blurted, II
wsst you TO understand from this time
forwarH thst TN ---.~s ..ss~., .-..y u-ts
sandy. haired Yankee to alter my edito-
rials." Smaliey was quickly relieved,
and never again filed the managing
editors chair.-New York World.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-06-27
Vincent Wallace, Plaintiff,
vs.
]. W. McCuistion, Defendant.

The people Of the State Of California send
greeting TO J. W. hccustion, defendant.
You are hereby required to appear in an &C.
ton brought against you by the above named
plAintin In the Justices Court OF Los Angeles
te~ nsnip, county Of Los Angeles, State OF Cali
fornia, and 10 answer before the Justice, at his
office. In the said Township, the complaint filed
therein May 2sth 1854. within 1--WE days texclu-
sive Of the day OF servieel after the service on
you Of this summons. II served within the town
ship in which this action Is brought; or, II served
out OF said township, but In said county. within
ten days; or within twenty days Il served else
where.
The said action 10 brought to recover from You
Aid defendant the sum Of t25eoo with interest
thereon At the nate ef three per cent per month
from the sIst dAy of February, 1884, on your Ger
tain promissory note Of date February II, 1854,
payable two months after date. for value re-
ceivcd. That the same Is now due and owing to
this plAintin from aid dsfendant, a. will more
fully appear by reference TO plAinti6s complaint
now on hle In my ofice, copy OF which said
complaint l. hereto annexed. and you are hereby
notified that Il you fail 10 So appear and answer
aid complaint - above required, said plAintid
will take Judgment against you Tor sAid sum Of
essc.oo With interest a. aforssaid togsther with
Ease isrsi service end due return hereof
Given under my hand this sash day Of Nay.
laRk r. A. LING,
Juseic> Of TIE Peace for the Township II Los
AnrsIss, In aid County nd State.
true copy. JOHN ". GRIFFIN
jsss-sn Constable.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-06-27
Glass in Spelling Stand Up.


Professor March says the "droping of
duplicated consouants saves l.6 per cent,
and of silent e's 4 per cent NOR. The
complet clerance Of silent letters saves
II per cent. 1t is current statement
among spelling reformers that we thro
away 1l00. 000, 900 yer in payment to
printer and publishers for sprinkling
our books and papers with silent letters. !"
Now, there, yung man, is plan, cheap,
esy road 2 welth. U can now understand
how Josh Billings got rich. just say
yur lstes. Don't vast /; not ! solitary
lon lost lingering l. The silent Letter
must 70. Swar off from the silent e's
that 6l up. but do not balanc yur cash.
By abstaning the us Of al silent letters yu
f-ekt . saving Of II pr ct. Yur sala-
ry is, -. 800 . pr yer. II pr ct Of 800 8
y snug little sum hav evry yer. 4,
in saviag thes 3, r not losing any pies
ur. II does no good 2 as silent letter
Ther II no joy in 1t u. 1t does not
crs8 . NOR blisful st8 of mind in yur
hart to spell belev with 3 e's aud then
ind that hav got the midle | on the
rong sid OF the |. We lder, then, that
cling to the absurd and wastful cd
'em. Turn yur l0ier mind the econo-
mic paths and SO ways of re4m spelling.
and saw IL pr OF Of yur salary, and 4tuns
dAs r in stor 4u.--Bnrdefte in Burlington
HoaCkxve.