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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
A Profitable Grape.

Charles A. Wetmore, Chief Executive
Officer Of the State viticultural Commits.
sion, thus speaks Of Vests White Pre-
life grape: This grape came originally
to this State, many years ago, in q col
lection OF Hovet's, of Boston, to the
nursery Of George West, of Stockton.
There were two vines in the lot, and for
years they attracted attention on ac-
count Of their great vigor and constant
fertility. For these reasons Mr..
West propagated . considerable lot
of this variety, and made up the fruit
into wine for distillation, together
with Rieslings and sometimes Missions.
The quality Of this brandy began to at
tract attention, and finally the improve
ment was traced to this grape, hich
was then named Vests White Prolific.
to avoid confusion. The true name is
not now known. Brandy Of 1881 from
this grape has this year bsen sold in San
Francisco, and has elected much ad
miration, being Cognao in type and
much finer than any other known pro-
duct Of its age, and much finer than any
Of Mr.. Vests older distillations from
mixed grapes. This result together with
it's marked resemblance with the Colon.
har, though more fertile, causes me to
believe that it belongs to the Cognacgroup
by some relationship. Wine made from
this grape has remarkable keeping quail
tiles. / found it impossible 10 spoil it
during the past year, though testing q
dsmiiohn two-thirds empty, during six
months in many ways-by the side Of
the kitchen stove. Ia sunny window,
etc. Whether this quality comes OF the
soil Of Mr.. Wsst's vineyard, or Is con-
slant property Of the grape, remains to
be proved. At Mr.. West's 1t attains q
high degree Of alcohol. If fsrmented
from grapes less mature, probably the
brandy w,uld be still fursher improved" !"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
REPORTED BY GILLETTE. GIBSON b WOOD
EXAMINERS OF TITLES.
coSyEYANcEs-JANuARY II. 1884

C0NvEYANCEs-JANUA II. 1884.
Alex Well to J wickersham--Lot 10. blk o,
John diles to VIM Church-Lot Is. Rosas
tract; $3.50.
VIM A CLARK to Mrs NJ clark-I.fe estate in s !
lot 8, blk o.. ords survey; 81.
IN johnson to w Alvord--Lot 10, Mills
subdivision Of lot /, Cells Vineyard: $3.50.
d Bsssuielle to I Murray and Iese. his VILE
Lot II, blk X, Also tract; $500
Alex WE'LL to- D winguist-Lut 10. blk T,
Also tract; 81.
JB wineuist to Al T. Allen Same as last;
$3.50
r Boutwell, 10 Blxby-- Undivided Ia Of 50
feet lot Q, blk 6, 0rds survey: 81.
MI Wicks to l. W Dennis and G Cook-Lots
55. 90, 81, So, 6l and 62, and 1-3 feet OF lot
~. Brodrick's subdivision OF Cells Vineyard;
siiso.
81 Brewnson and II, her husband, and c G
Bourbon TO @ NJ Hunt--w 45 It Of lot TO- blk ".
0rd's survey; S1400.
JF Ponder to Lalande-Lot fronting a. IT z
side Spring st. bet First and Second SITS, sl3, 800.
Ponder and Lalande-Agreement as to
party wall.
A b pelletier to Jeanne Clement Undivided !
OF lot N side Commercial ct; 5000.
TT Quinn TO T A Pallet ct al Water ditch
$500.
John Bryson and II Jones-Agreement as to
arty line between lots on Spring ST.
Interest in "Alyarado Garden on Los Angeles
Ut extension; 81.
VIM A Ever to G YoergeI-w Of Sc and Sc
! Of Sc sec "a, t N. X Jaw, and NV Of NE
l sec 3, T IS, X Ia W; $1,000.
Elijah Moulton to Geo Ham--Lot ~, blk 10,
Moulton's addition; 500.
W @ Kerckhofi ct al to W II Mcdonald Lot 10
Kerckhof, Gunner & Co tract; $3.50.
L A Co Bank to Ella NJ Francisco-2I acres In
NE corner oi lot |, blk 80. Hancock's survey;
S50dO
State to Susan Dougla lass--C Certificate Of redemp.
tion Of Of NV sec 20. T2s, R is W. from
tax SALE sls.72
J W Douglass to Susan Douglass Same as last;
tl
II Thomas to n M.llari-Lots 20 and "a, II
@ Thomas tract 5000.
Martha Tingle to VIM Thorpe-Lot fronting io
It W side San Pedro st; 5000.
Mrs NJ NJ Shaw to Mrs N Parker-E part OF LOT
2. shaw tract; s275.
Estate of Ellsworth, dec'd-O Order confirm.
ing sale OF lot o. blk X Mt Pleasant tract and lots
and 8, blk G In lot 2, blk 90. Hancocks survey,
to A Looms; $3.50.
II W Hellman & W II Workman TO Margaret Z
Iiayden-l2 acres in lot 8, blk H. IIancocks sur
yey; 81.
Margaret Z Hayden to II W HOLMAN and " II
Workman acres In lots and Q, blk II, Han
cocks suryei 81.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19

Mr. Paul +. Brown arrived in town
yesterday from Antelope Colony and
Lancaster Station. Mr.. Brown informs
the HERALD that the work Of plowing
and sowing is going ahead rapidly in all
parts Of the colony. Already 2500 acres
have been planted to wheat and barley,
and large number Of trees have been
purchased for planting.
The hotel at Lancaster will be finished
and furnished and occupisd within two
weeks. twill accommodate forly.eight
guests, and bo furnished with elegant
fixtures.
The artesian well has now passed
through the third vein Of water which
flowed handsome stream, and will be
put down still deeper, to strike what is
supposed to be larger vein below. The
well is near the hotel, and will furnish
cool. clear water that will not need ice.
The townsite Of Lancaster has been
surveyed off into lots for business pur-
poses and application has been made TO
the Postoffice Department for a post
Office.
Another application will be made for
the appointment OF Justice Of the
Peace for the colony.
Another item of still greater impor.
t nee is tho purchase by Mr.. Charles
Elliott and other English capitalists Of
FIFTY THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND
Around Lancaster station. all desert
land, for the purpose Of cutting the yucca
tree and converting il into pulp for ship
ment to England. where it is to be man.
ufactured into parchment paper and
other valuable kinds Of paper for gov.
ernment service in all departments of
the government. This wonderful old
plant. the yucca tree, makes paper
that resembles parchment and possesses
great durability and strength. Its value
has never been appreciated in this coun-
try, but these English capitalists, who
have fl5O. 900, or $3.50. 900, for their Lam
caster operations, know tho value of this
plant and the paper it produces.
After the yucca is cleared off the
whole tract will be fenced, artesian wells
will be sunk and the tract
PLANTED WITH EVERGREEN MILLET
And turned into cattle ranch.
This will be o surprising transforma-
tion to those idiots who think that the
Mojave desert, that lies in Los Angeles
comfy, is an uninhabtable country.
Their ideas are SO thin and foolish, that
they have hardly enough substance to be
laughed at. When ships are loaded at
San Pedro with wheat from Antelope
Valley, and cactus pulp from Lancaster
station. these idiots may make the ac-
quaintanee of themselves and ascertain
the dimensions and quality of their own
intellecis.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
the Romance of Personal History.

Going down on the train to Whining
ton recently the writer fell into conver.
sation with winning gentleman in the
person Of Ex-Governor Farwell, Of Wis
consin, who is now temporarily aojourn-
ing in Los Angeles.
In the year ls43 Governor Farwell
was in the full tide Of business career
in the northern part Of Wisconsin. He
was eminehtiy man Of affairs, and In
the course Of that year friend came to
him and said, '.FarwelI, we want you to
come up into Washington county and
help rs to elect . young man we have
got up there for Prosecuting Attorney Of
that county" "well." said the Gov
ernor, ''in the early spring concluded
to 60 up and have lark with the boys
there. When got on the ground ! was
introduced 10 = hearty, wholesoms-look-
ing young man. then teaching district
school In . log house in that drear will
derness. The young man had frank,
open and pleasing way and his name was
Leland Stamford, since then well known
10 fame"
II liked the boy, said Farwsll. "and
we turned loose for him and he was
elected. although he belonged TO anothsR
school Of politics from that espoussd by
me-"
II have never met Linn aince that
time. said the Govsrnor, ''but hope to
have that pleasure on his return from
Europe, - / like California and believe
IN il future. and especially that Of The
southern portion thereof. and shall prob
ably make Il my home" LIB. H.
.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
san Bernardino Items.
The Luder has the following:

nc AUGt[ ho5 tho ioiioWAuS'
Another invoice OF ten large bars of
silver bullion from Gro Grande, valued
at SIG, 700. arrived ut the Express office
this morning, and was shipped away to
San Francisco this afternoon.
A rumor reaches US to-day that the
California Railroad has sold out to the
Southern Pacific, and that the track
from Temecula to Riverside will be torn
up and new track laid from Temecula
10 Santa Ana. there to connect with the
Southern Pacific. Like all the other
rumors of sale, We pronounce this one
undoubtedly false.
w. H. Wright. Superintendent of the
Cotton Cannery, arrived last evening
from San Francisco. He informed the
editor of the Inder that his COM
pany had purchased 1900 acres of land
near Banning, which they proposed to
plant to all varieties Of berries, including
raspberries, blackberries, Strawberries,
etc. Eight hundred acres will be planted
this year. The soil in the San Gorgonio
Pass is epecially adapted 10 berry cul
ture
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
COURT REPORTS
superior oourt-Howard. ].

Superior Court-Howard. J.
FRIDAY, Jan. Is, 1884.
M. A. Mendelson vs.. his creditors
AT. Currier appointed assignee. Bond,
slOO.
Estate of J. II. Lander, deceased
Petition for order of sale OF personal
property heard and denied.
In re application of II. L. Martin for
q writ Of habeas eorpus--Argued and
submitted
Briswalter VS.. Palomares ct al-By
consent, argument set fer Wednesday,
January 23d, at l0a. m.
In re application of Annie Rawlins for
writ of habeas corpus--Petition heard
and granted.
Pico vs.. Cohn ct ALL. X. s. OMel-
veny appointed by the Court to take an d
state the account between b. Cohn and
Pho Pico in the above entitled cause.
HINES. ).
stoere vs.. Tucker--Argued, submit.
ted and taken under advisement.
People VS.. Hibberd--Appeal; judg-
ment Of the Justice affirmed.
People VS.. Annie Rawlings-Grand
larceny-On motion OF the District At
torney information filed in open court.
Bench warrant issued. Bail fixed a.
$500.
Bush vs.. ] Johnston--Ver for the de-
fendant.
Guiol Va. Prager-0n trial
SET FOR TODAY.
Young Va. Charvoz--Trial.
Gibbs ct al. vs.. Toner ct Motion.
Smith vs.. Phillips-Demurrer.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
Accidental discovery of Great Mine.

1t is strange that so many great mines
Of the orld have been accidentally dis.
covered. The Planchas de Platas Of Peru
were discovered by an Indian who,
while climbing up the side Of . steep
mountain, caught hold Of a small tree or
shrub to aid him in his ascent. but not
being firmly rooted it gave way, carry
ing the thin coating Of earth that had
formed oyer the rocky surface with it,
exposing pure inaleable silver such as
was never bofore found, and from which
millions Of dollars worth of pure silver
were subsequently taken. The Lead.
vile mines, which have proved to be
among the best ever discovered, were
found after thousands of prospectors and
miners had run over them for years and
years in search of gold quartz. The
writer Of this article was among the early
pioneers Of that region, and passed over
the ground time and again, never dream
ing Of the wealth that was below The
rough surface of hidden country rock.
The great Comstock mines, from which
more gold and silver bullion have been
extracted than from any mine of which
we have any account either in ancient or
modern history, was discovered some
time after the gold had been washed out
Of the gulch at the foot Of Mount
Davidson, and on the final clean
up, when the sulphurets from the
Comstock, which has been washed down
into the gravel and sand, interfered with
the successful collection Of gold in the
sluice boxes. The Silver King mine, of
Arizona, one of the richest mines in the
world. was long supposed to be cliff of
rocks, and the error was not discovered
until one OF the prospectors broke o
piece OF the ore to throw at q lazy mule,
he was driving into camp. The Her
m ,sa mine, in the Patagonia mountains,
ron which nearly. a million dollars was
taken, was discovered by q Mexian
v lille hunting hsrses. He brought some
of the ore into camp, but it looked so
poor and barren, that it wasssith great
difficulty, after three weeks teasing. that
he Induced his brother-in-law, who was
an American and en- asssyer, to make a
test Of the ore.
The Quiiosoa mines, which are be-
lieved to be among the richest and most
extensive ever discovered in Arizona, or
perhaps 10 this country, have been
passed around by Mexicans for over 200
years, and by Americans for over twenty
years, yet no one ever scaled the pali-
sade Of Mount Ben Nevis until last
Spring. Notwithstanding there was
great quartz dixie cutting across the apex
Of the mountain, and in plain view miles
away--looking from the south.--Grass
Tatiey Tidings.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
PIco HOUSE.

The San Francisco Examiner publishes
story which, if true, makes the circum-
stance perhaps the most tragieally 10.
mantle that ever occurred in California.
1t is to the effect that young and ac-
complished woman Of the town known
as Mollie Dinsmore, recently died in
that city, among whose possessions were
some valuable diamonds. A plot was
concocted to rob her body after burial,
and among those engaged in it was one
George Morris. former clover" Of hers.
One night the grave was opened, and
Morris took from the girls neck locket
in which was slip of paper, which he
read by the light OF O match. 1t was q
newspaper notice of the girls birth, and
revealed the fact that she was Morris
own sister. Morris went mad on the
spot, and Is now an inmate OF the Naps
Asylum. Here is plot enough for first
class drama.--lSan Diego Union.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
IN. Anaheim Water company.


In the new company made up for the
Anaheim and North Anaheim settlement
the Anshsimers have elected for Direct
ors, Mr.. B. Dreyfus, E. A. saxton, -
Keith and w. Fromheim. From the
North Anaheim settlement, VIM. NJ.
McFsddsn, Mr.. McDermont, Mr.. schorn.
From these directors President and
Secretary wiLhe chosen At future day.
Articles Of incorporation were drawn up
yesterday, and in . few days the two
water systems will be one harmonious
whole. This combination will store the
water. pipe it over the sand beds, where
much Of 1t now sinks. and double the
acreage Of land that can be irrigated.
This result is worth million Of dol
lars in the near future, and more At
rsrotsr lnfipd. for the people Of that
portion e county Of Los Angeles.
The gr@o> rsel(e viii be among the
frat lhpostant yotks Of the new com.
pany.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
Fatal Accident.

A dreadful accident occurred last
evening about o'clock in the gravel
aud cement bank on the north side Of
Fort Hill, in the rear Of jacob Phillip,i's
"Buens VISTA" near CASTELAR, street.
At that time three men were at work in
the bank getting gravel for the use Of
Luis ssntous. 22s North Los Angeles
Street, when the bank above them fell
suddenly, crashing to death Mariana
Villa and Jean Joano and partly cover
ing Firmiu Barthe, breaking one Of his
legs at the knee, and Overwhelming the
mule team that he was driving, except
their heads, but without injuring tho an
imals. The men at work near by went
10 the rescue with shovels, and the
chsin-gsng was also put to work to ex-
tricate the victims. Birthe was taken
immediately 10 Mr.. Seutous's residence
and his leg set by DR.. Nadeau. The
Others were taken out dead. being in.
stAntly crushed by the vast mass Of fall
ing earth. Mariana Villa was Mexi-
can Of fine appearance and A years Of
age. Jean Joano was native Of Savoy.
20 years old. Their remains were taken
to Messre. Ponet L Orr's. where an in.
quest by the Coroner was held before the
following jury: E. ]. Roche. H. Fin
ney, Il. Lodius. A, B. Pslletier, C. Bsyle.
Frank Mills. Joseph Hutchinson, who
returned a verdict Of death by the fall
ing Of q bank Of earth, and that the
cause q death was accidental.
The noise Of the falling earth fright
ened the horses of one of Geo. Buffers
hacks that was near by, SO that they
dashed down the Buena Vista Hill, and
attempted to run over an adobe house.
with bad results to horses and hack.
Nobody was hurt much, but one passen-
ger was bruised and the rest were scared.
This bank has been death trap be-
fore. - we are informed by Stephen G.
Foster. Esq., that in ls47 a man wss
killed in the same way in the same bank,
and another wes killed there in ls4s.
90 this calamity makes four persons
killed there by unnecessary exposure to
danger. No person should be allowed
to dig under this tank beyond slope
permitted by the City Engineer, who
should be clothed with police authority
to stop all dangerous excavations.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
A Changed Condition.

A few years ago when the principal
agricultural industry Of the State con-
sisted in raising wheat and barley, there
was no particular market for labor ex
cept about six months iu the year, SO
the saying became common and current
that California was no country for q
poor man, aud the statement was true.
But ia the great revolution that has
taken place in the industries of the State,
room has been ma le for host of
laborers.
The planting of 200. 900 acres Of grapeJ
and 300. 600 acres of orchard; the open
ing Of mines sinking artesian wells ;
boring for petroleum; making and run
ming railways; drilling Of tunnels for
water; the curing and canning Of fruits
and vegetables; the manufacture OF but
ter and cheese; the raising and curing
of pork; the construction of thousand
miles of water pipe and the great reser-
voirs connected with them all these
added to the old industries make a gi-
gantic array Of objects that absorb labor
as . sponge absorbs water. Besides,
wages are higher in California than in
any other State in the Union SO that old
things have passed away and nearly all
things have become new.
The crops are SO varied that la
Dor is in perpetual demand. In the fall
and early winter. blowing and planting
for grain and alfalfa, and the pruning of
vines and deciduous trees fills the sea-
son till the time for vine and tree plant
ing and the picking Of oranges occurs.
This extends till June, when vineyards
are suckered, and haying and harvesting
extend till the time for gathering grapes
and all kinds Of fruit begins, which sea-
son lasts till the winter seed time begins.
Sandwiched in between these ITEMS
comes vegetable gardening all the
year, six crops of alfalfa, two of
potatoes one Of corn and beans and
pumpkins. besides the care Of Hocks
and herds aud the various manufac-
turing industries Of the land.
1t will thus be seen that one produc-
ton crowds on the heels of another con-
tinually, and summer fingers in the lap Of
winter, sets her bright wild-eyed aow-
ers gazing in his ancient face till the
monarch Of frost is stared out OF counte.
nance and retires to the mountain tops.
This ceaseless demand for labor lLas
advanced the price Of Chinese labor
about 25 per cent, and yet even that is
not plenty. The people who employ
laborers must keep at work obtaining
more labor or the price will go so high
that fruit growing and drying will be
improbable. At least ten thousand
more laborers are needed in this State to
carry on the work Of the spring and sum-
NOR. Men willing and anxious to work
are in strong demand. The hundreds Of
book-keepers and teachers are not
needed. The country is overrun with
persons seeking situations as dry goods
clerks, teachers and book-keepers, while
the men to subdue and cultivate the
earth aud open the mines and storehousea
of water and wealth are not coming fast
enough. More Of these are wanted all
the time.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
The Difference.

''Say. Mr.. Snow, can you tell me what
de word agriculture mean." "Why you
niggeramus, doan you know muffin! 1t
stan fo' what Missus say de Jones hahn
got, edgarcation, refinement, Egyptian
polish and dem tings." "Yahl yah! YAH
de otter you git de mo- you hides you
sense. Culture mean dem tings and ag-
riculture san fo' CROWN cotton and cain
and de terbaccer what make de popular
Tansill's Punch segar Boss git at de
Postoffice Segar Store
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
me Iittls Busy Bs..

Raisins are h demand and can
hardly get then pesksd % - to ill the
ordsFs I rseeiye. ior tha reaaon that the
psocee1 = alow and tsdious On account
q " danaGe dose lien By bee, the
hhef md Tina seqai<sd hsin6 ffon foar
b ~ tinop ~ tlQulro1 II 0ws wors
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
Portland Cement.

My own importation; direct from
London ex-ship Blengfel. For sale in
lots to suit. Special rates given for
large quantities.
WALTER S. Maxwell,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. We
guarantee it. Sold by C. F. Hsinzeman,
122 North Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
The Psrils of Journalissic Life
lApashslRseord.I

Wanted abls-b bodied men to pro-
tect the editor and > printer from harm.
Those possossin1 ttIpe rows Of teeth
and two six.shDoess> preferred.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
CENTLEM EN-:

If you wish the very latest in
footwear-boots and shoes that
are elegant in At and stylish in
appearance, inspect the q took
of Lewis Bros, the largest in
the city.
One price only, and all goods
marked in plain figures.
I0I &I03 NORTH SPRING ST.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
Horsford's Acid Phosphate

DR.. R. M. Alexander, Fannettsburgh,
Pa. says: Il think Horsford's Acid
Phosphate is not equaled in any other
preparation of phosphorus.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS made misera-
BILE by that terrible cough. Shiloh's
Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by C.
F. Heinzeman, I'D North Main street
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
AnrElopE VALLEY IrGms.

Large Acreage of orain-Hotel Near
ly Finished--A Flowing Well
Great Purchase of Land-A Yuc-
ca Pulp Mill to Be Erected
$75o. 900 Invested. and a Great
Stock Ranch Established.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19

sHuoHS vnALIzRR i what yos
nssiR ioF csss>lpal1pa, Loss Of Appsliss.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
wsll,nsson ooal.

CAreo dss Fsseaszy lst. psr dip
Klns ondris. Ysr ~ h - la N.
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
Realized.

We take pleasure in announcing that
the endeavor to produce perfect RENE
dy, agreeable to the taste and prompt,
painless and effective in its action on the
liver, stomach and bowels, has been sue
ccssful, and that the bitter, nauseous
medicines formerly used for the purpose
are rapidly becoming things of the past.
Syrup of Figs is the new and pleasant
remedy, and e. F. Heinzeman las been
appointed wholesale agent for Los An.
geles.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19

GROUP. wHOOPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure. Sold by c. +. Heinze-
man, l22 North Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19

CATARRH CURED. he.l.h asd
ssset hrsaAh .sssE.5 Y Shilnhs cs.Hssh
-: - s. az E:;s' .. =
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19

For lame Back, Side or Chest use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents.
Sold by C. f. Heinzeman, l22 North
Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19

SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by us on a guarantee, 1t
cures consumption. Sold by c. +.
Heinzeman. l22 North Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-19
WAR DBPARrMENT. SIGNAL sFR-
vtCE. q. 8. ARMY.

Division oi rslsrrHms and Reports for the pen-
a. Of Commerce. and Agriculture. Report Of OBJ
sersatIons taken at Los Angeles, CAL. Jan. Is.
1854:
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