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Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
peceivine q sonastress.

The following anecdote Of the lat Sir
Michael Costa is told by London 7Mlh.,
''On one occasion Madame Rudeudoff,
after singing her song at rehearss, de-
clared she mnst have it transpossda half
note lower. But, madame, said Costa,
consider the Inconvenience, especially to
the wind instruments. And all nv men
cannot be counted on to tranpose at
sight, etc., etc. But the lady was i'm
eerstivs, and so Costa shrugged his
shoulders and bowed. 'Veryweil, gem
tlemen. said he. turning I'd the bewil-
dered band, and closing the score, to-
morrow you will play Il nbte lower.
The next day, just befors Madame
Rudersdorf came on to sing Costa gave
the word sofia voce, 'Gentlsmen, in the
original key. No changed And SO it
was sung. At the close tie delighted
singer turned rapturously 70 Costa and
thanked him with effusion. Il am
charmed, she said Madame replied
Costa, with that touch Of pleasant irony
which often played about his lips, we
are charmed; you sang irin the original
key.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
Notice Of Application for Wharf
Franchise.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned,
John r. James, has fled with the Clerk Of the
Board Of Supervisors Of the county Of Los An
geles, State Of California his petition in writing
ssking said Board to grant him authority to con-
struct wharf on lands bordering on the navi-
gable creek or arm Of the sea, variously known
Is wilmington Creek" Wilmington Channel"
"Wilminton Bay" San Pedro Creek" or the
Inner Bay Of san Pedro" located between the
Wilmington Breskwzter and the Palos verdes
Rancho Ter 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 wharf for the
term Of twenty years: And that application will
be made by the undersigned 70 the said Board at
the Supervisor room. Il. the Court House, in
the city Of Los Angeles, In said county, on Mon
day, the It'll day OF July, A. d. 1854, at 10
o'clock A. ~, fer q grant Of such authority with
said license. The location Of said proposed wharf
10 as follows: Commencing ct q point from
which the southeastern corner OF the Pacific
Coast Steamship Company's wharf as now con
structed In said creek, bears Y. Is % E., dis
tant 40 feet: thence running s. rs 2n'W 275
feet to the northeastern corner OF the wharf To-
cation Of W. II. Perry, described In the fran
chise granted to him by said Board on January
sth, 1884, and recorded In Franchise Book /,
pages Sc ct SEQ; thence at right angles N. "a
90 W. rs feet to the northwestern corner OF said
whavf location OF W. H. Perry; thence at right
angles N IS 20 Z. s75 feet to point; thence at
right angles s. a. 40 E. rs feet to the place Of
beginning JOHN Y. JAMES.
Dated at Los Angeles, June 9Th, 1854.
.Ts1
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SOUTHERN ROUTES.
TInaE TABLE FOR JULY.


Steamers Santa Rcsa and OFixAba 10
through TO Fan Diego, leaving san Pedro on thu
dates Of their arrivals from San Ffsncisco.
The Santa Rosa and OrixAba call at
Santa Barbara and Port Hartford. (Saa Luis Obs
po) only, on the route TO and from San Francisco
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
LEGAL.
SUMMONS.
In the Justices Court Of Wilmington
Township, of the County of Los Ange-
les, State Of California.
The people Of the State Of California send
greeting to Fred Burke, Defendant.

The people OF the State Of California send
greeting to Fred Burke, Defendant.
You are hereby required TO appear In an action
brought against you by the above named plain
till In the Justices Court Of Wilmington Town
ship, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California,
and 10 answer before the Justice at his office In
the said Township, the complaint filed therein
within Ave days exclusive Of the day OF scryicel
after the service on you OF this summons-if
served within the Township In which this action
is brought; or, II served out Of said Township,
but In said County. within ten days; or within
twenty days u served elsewhere
The said acton ID brought 10 recover OF you
the sum Of thirty six Is loo dollars gold coin Of
the United States Of America alleged to be due
the said plaintiff for board and lodging had at
her house In the Township Of Wilmington.
County Of Los Angeles, at your special instance
and reques: for further particulars reference is
had to annexed copy Of bill Of complaint on file
In this office and you are hereby notined that II
you fail TO 80 appear and crsaid complaint,
as above required. said plaintiff will take judg-
ment against you for $50. % together with costs
OF this suit
Make legal service aud due return hereof.
Given under my hand this I'd day Of May, 1884
J. p. G. JOHNSON,
Justice Of the Peace oil said Township.
A true copy: GEO. DEAvER, Constable
myl6-2m
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
s. H. Hersam, Plaintiff.
va.
Ira Nichols, Administrator, ct al,
Defendants.

The People Of the State Of California send greet
Ing TO:
Ira Nichols, administrator, with will annexed.
OF estate OF Hiram Hersam, deceased. Mrs. Sarah
Wallace, May Tucker. olive Tucker, Samuel
Tucker, Mrs. Nancy Frost. Greenleaf HIersam.
Willard Hersam, Andrew Hersam. Angelina
Dunn, Arvila spaulding. Nathaniel Herssm,
Amanda Cummings. Lorano Tucker, defendants.
You are hereby required 10 appear in On action
brought against you by the above named plain.
tin In the Superior Court Of the State Of Califor.
MIA, In and for the county Of Los Angeles, and to
anuwer the complaint filed therein, within ten
service on you Of this Summons-if served within
this county; or, served elsewhere, within thirty
days-or Judgment by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer Of said CON-
plant.
The said action IL brought TO recover Q
Judgement and decree against you and each Of
you In favor Of the plaintiff, >. H. Hersam, quiet
ing the title In and to those certain tracts par
GELS Of land 10 the county Of Los Angeles and
State Of California. being portions Of the Rancho
Santiago de Santa Ana and described as follows
First-E. Of lot 2. block b., Of the tract sur
veyed by Z. II. Nichols In 1871, otherwise de-
scribed as Y. OF the NV. Of the NE. I, Sec.
20, T. s., X. Q w., s. M,
Second-Also twenty acres Of said Rancho
bounded as follows: Commencing at the SW.
corner Of land formerly owned by Joseph Martin,
thence W. 10 chains; thence N. 20 chains; thence
T. 10 chains; thence ). 20 chains to the point Of
beginning.
Reference Ia had TO complaint for particulars.
And you are hereby notified that II you fail To
appear and answer the said complaint a. above
required. the said plaintiff will apply TO the
Court for the relief demanded In the complaint
Given under m, hand and the seal Of the su
perior Court Of the State Of California in and for
the county Of Los Angeles, this 9TH dav OF June
In the year Of our Lori, one thousand eighl
hundred and eighty four.
GSeaLI A. W. POTTS,
Clerk.
By Z. II. OWEN, Deput4
Bicknell White. Attorneys for PlaintiG
tain ON.
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DAILY HERALD SUNDAY MORNINGS JULY 49, 1884,
LEGAL.
Re-Resistration Of Voters.
errlcn or rHu cousrs c.Hax or j..

Los Angeles County.
II Is heraby ordered that the County Cleik
the county Of Los Angeles, shall procure new
books for the registration OF the qualified cleo
tors OF Los Angeles county and shall proceed 10
re-register the voters OF said county in conform
ity with the Political Code Of the State OF Call
fornia:
"sso. 1904. There must be kept In the office
tee County Clerk Of each county, Great Regis
ter; whenever deemed necessary the Board Of
Supervisors Of any county may. by order. re-
quire = Reorganization Of the voters Of said
county. which said erder shall be published in
at least one newspaper published In said
coanty for not less than six months proceed.
ing the next ensuing general election. Such
registration shall conform In all respects 10 the
provisions Of this Code concerning original regis
tration, except that any person applying for 70
registration shall be entitled thereto upon show
ing that his name was enrolled and uncancellod
on the former Great Register"
The former Great Register Of Los Angeles
county must be preserved by the County Clerk.
but shall not be used for the purposes Of any
election after the LIST day Of November, 1854.
By order OF the Board Of Supervisors OF the
county Of Los Angeles, this sth day OF February
A. d., 1884 A. W. POTTS,
febl0 6m Clerk Of the Board.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
At Beeconsfield's Grave.

At the head of Lord Beaconstields
grave, flowers in the form of cross af-
ford brilliant display Of hyaeinths Of
ell colors, mingled here and there with
brightrsd and yellow tulips. The grave
is very carefully tended by the sexton
and . perpetual succession Of flowers
kept up all the year around. The sex.
ton says he doubts whether Lord Be.
cousfsld would have liked all these
flowers. He would never allow flower
to grow on his wife's grave. Where all
these flowers are now, there was moth.
ing but plain turf. The queens wreath,
looking rather aged, still fingers there. =
Erehano,
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
Pettiooated Patriots.

The women-folks took possession Of
Lsdi on the Fourth Of July and held a
celebration that made Sporting Centre
quake with excitement. Laura De Force
Gordon was Presidentess of the day;
Miss lido Gore was the Goddess Of the
Liberty; Mrs. w. Moore the chaplainess;
.Mn. r. r. Pease the grand marschaless
Mrs. s. Wsshburn the rendress Of the
DESIGNATION Of Independence; and Mrs.
Clara Foltz the oratoress. Miss Aida
Allison was the poetress and Miss Belle
Rogers sang. Fifty young ladies organ
lied An equestrienne brigade. Towards
evening the Amazons grew weary Of
their power and called on the men TO
squeeze them in dance that was held
n grove.--Sfockton Herald, July !.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
UNDERTAKINGS.
Notice to creditors.
In the matter Of the estate Of Edward r. Chap
r,alosr - --F

In the matter Of the estate Of Edward r. Chan.
pelow. deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned, al.
ministrAtor, With the WIN ann, ned. q the
ceased, to the creditors Of, and all psr,ors
ha,ing csims sgainst the said deeeased 10 erhiIat
them with the necessary Vouchers within four
months after the INST publication OF this notice,
to the said administrator. with VIII annexed.
NJ Rooms 2 and 8 Allen Block, In City and
County Of Los Angeles, the same being the place
for the transaction OF the business OF said estate
in the said county OF Los Angeles.
WIN. n. CHAPPEL0W
Administrator, with the VIII annexed, OF the es-
tate Of Edward v. ChAppelow, deceased.
Dated June ~. 1884
Gardiner d stephenson attorneys for admins
traitor.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
Proposals for Grading and Improve
ment Of Also avenue and Also
avenue extension.

Notice IL hereby given that scaled proposals.
will BE- received BY the undenigned up TO the
meeting Of the Council OF the city Of Los An
COLES Of July sth, a. d. 1854, for the grading
and improvement Of Also Avenue and Also
Avenue Extension IN accordance with Res.
olutien No. $50 Of the Mayor and Coun-
ell Of the city OF Los Angeles ordering said
grading and Improvement, approved April 9th.
A. d. 1884.
All proposals offered shall be accompanied by
city Of Los Angeles and certified by RESPONSE
bic bank In an amount Of at least Sl3s7 80.
The Council reserves the right TO reject any
and all bids.
BY order OF the Council Of the City Of Los An
geles ct lie meeting Of July LIST A. d. 1884.
W. W. ROBINSON,
Clerk Of the Council Of tho City Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles. July I'd. A. D. 1884. jul3-6t
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''Lets sseiv he cal,ed, q he entered
An Office on New street the other day,
''who il President of the-the-ah-why
that western railroad, you know
"What western railrosd!" 'fWhy, the
one that What's-his-nsme was President
Of MP to four or five months ago?" "You
must mean villardr s'Yss-yes-he's
the one. What was the name Of his
line!" "Why--lemms think for mo-
ment. guess have an old paper here
somewhere which gives the name. Was
1t the Wabash." "Might have been.
"No. it wasn't. Come to think. it was
the o. and I. "Ob. yes, 30 it was.
And who is the President now," "Uh,
! don't propose to spend weeks time
hunting up that, even if you are a
friend. Consult Chambers Encyclope
dia, beginning at volume Wall
Street Nelps.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
Executors Sale of Real Estate.
In re Estate Of Ramon Benites, deceased.

In re Estate Of Ramon Benites, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of the
terms and provisions OF the last will and Testa-
ment OF said decedent, admitted to probate on
the 18th day Of November, 1888 to which refer
eRce Is hereby made, and OF the provisions Of
Section 1861 Of the Code OF Civil Procedure Of
the State Of California, the undersigned, Execu.
tor OF the said estate, will sell at private SALE to
the highest and best bidder, for cash. in gold
coin Of the United States Of America, and sub
ject to confirmation by the Superior Court Of
Los Angeles county, or after Wednesday, the
25th day Of june 1884, all the right, title, inter
est and estate Of the said Ramon Benites, de-
ceased, at the time Of his death. and ali the
right title and interest that said estate has, by
operation Of law or otherwise, acquired other
than or In addition to that Of the said intestate
at the time Of his death. in and to that certain
lot. rituate. lying and being in the city Of Los
Angeles, county Of Los Angeles, State OF Califor-
mia. and more particularly described AZ follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner Of Upper
Main and High streets, thence northerly along
the east line Of said Upper Main street SO feet,
little more or less, to the line Of lot Of Tononi
thence easterly and along south line Of Ysabel X.
de Tononi one hundred and five feet Qo5 feet)
thence southerly and parallel with the line Of
Main street, 81 feet, q little more or less, TO the
northerly line Of High street; thence westerly
and along line Of high street, one hundred and
FIVE feet (i05 feet) more or less, to place of be-
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
Cash. gold coin Of the United States.
Deed at expense Of purchaser.
Bids or offers may be made at any time after
the first publication Of this notice and before
making Of the sale.
All bids or offers must be in writing, and left
at the office Of Howard Rebarts, attorneys at
law, room s, Wilcox Block, Los Angeles city, or
delivered personally to the undersigned.
VICENTE S0TELO,
Executor Of the estate Of Ramon Benites. de-
ceased.
June 6, 1884. je7 I'm
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Notice 10 hereby given by the undersigned,
Executor Of the estate Of Dolores s. de Avila, de-
ceased, 10 the creditors Of and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased, 10 exhibit
them with the proper vouchers within four
months after the first publication Of this notice,
TO the said Executor, at the office OF his attorney.
VIM. ID. stephens, Room 80 Temple Block, In
the city Of Los Angeles. the same being his place
OF business. FRANCISCO Y. AVILA.
Executor Of Dolores s. dc Avila, deceased.
May "a, 1884. ms Nv
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
Stockholders Meeting,

0yrIcK OF TIE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY, San Francisco. June 9th, 1854
The annual meeting Of the Stockholders Of the
above named company. for the election Of seven
Directors for the ensuing year, and for the trans
actio Of such other business may be brought
before the meeting, will be held at the once Of
the company on Wednesday, July 9th proximo
at 10 O'Clock AN J. L. wfLLCuTT,
leo ii Secretary
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
Order to show Cause.
Inthe Superior Court of the County Of
Los Angeles, State of California
Order to show cause why order of sale
of real estate should not be made.

In the matter OF the estate and guardianship OF
Wallace woodworth. minor.
Z. L. spitley, the guardian of the person and
estate Of Wallace Woodwork, a minor, having
filed his petition herein praying for an order Of
sale Of certain OF the real estate Of said minor
for the purposes therein set forth.
II n therefore ordered by the Judge OF said
Court, that the next Of kin OF said ward and all
persons interested In the estate Of said minor APP
pear before the said Superior Court on
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
slst Day Of Jaly. lssA.
Adjudication OF Insolvency,
Stay Of Proceedings and Or
der Of Publication of Notice
to Creditors
In the Superior Court of the County
of Los Angeles, State Of California.
In the Natter Of Samuel Norton an Insolvsut
Debtor.

DeDt0f.
Samuel Norton having fled In this Court his De.
tition, schedule and inventory In insolvency, by
which IL appesys that he IL an insolvent debtor,
the said Samuel Norton Is hereby declared &c be
insolvent. The Sheriff Of the said county Of Los
Angeles s hereby directed TO take possession Of all
the estate, real and personal, OF the said Samuel
empt from execution. and Of all his deeds vouch-
srs, books Of account and papers, and to keep the
same safely until the appointment Of an assignee
OF his estate All persons are forbidden TO pay
any debts to the said insolvent or TO deliver any
property belonging to him. or TO; any person,
firmpr corporation or association for his use
The said debtor is hereby forbidden to transfer
Of this Court, except ~ herein ordered.
II Is further ordered that all the crediters Of
said debtor be and appear before the Hon. v. T.
How ard. Judge Of the Superior Court of the
said county Of Los Angeles, In open Court, at the
Court room Of said Court, In the city and county
OF Los Angelica, on the
9TH Day OF July, 1854.
At 10 o'clock A. ~, Of that day. to prove their
debts and Dose one or more assignees OF the
estate Of said deitor.
1t Is furthur ordered that the order be pub
lished In the DAILY HER AID, . newspaper Of gen.
erAl circulation, published In the city and county
Of Los Angeles, often - the said paper Is pub
lished before the said day set for the meeting Of
the csediton.
And il is further ordered that, in the mean
time, oil proceedings against the said insolvent
be stayed, both In law and equity.
". X. HOWARD.
Judge Of superior Court.
Dated June eth, 1884.
Brunson, Wells 4 Lee, Attorneys for Petit
TONER. te6
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Essats o. n. 4. Ross. deceased.

Notice d hereby given BY the undersigned. id
ministratof Of the estate Of r. T. Ross, de-
ceased, 70 the CREDITOR Of. and all persons hav.
ing claims against the said deceased, 70 exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication OF this notice.
to the aid sdministrator ct the once Of Graves
d Chapman. Room No. q, Baker Block, Los An
geles city, the same Icing. the place for the
transactions Of the business Of said estate
-s- L. N. BREED,
Administrators Of the estate Of b. T. Ross. de-
ceased. my20
Dated Nay 18th. 1884.
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ALBERT LEA ROUTE,


n Gxprsss
h. Y. CABLE, z ST. JOHN,
PrssvA osarm anssss csarT' I r.sss 49,
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Some political photographer aud lin
Ruist thus discourseth of "Boom:n The
word boom" is not as old as the hills,
but it. came in with the lirst great gun,
and It Is likely to remain. 1t is good,
expressive, Anglo-saxon word, signify.
ing hollow roar, rs OF waves or cannon.
II also signifies a pole or spar used by
sailors In steering vessels. Among the
Dutch boom meant bar. In its Amer.
lean acceptation a bar is included in
every boom-several bars, In fact; also
barrels. There is good deal of hollow
ronr about IT, too. particularly when
spread-agle speeches are fired from the
mouths or muxzles Of smooth bores. The
country is at present filed with booms.
They come 'over hill, over dale, through
park, through path. some of them ex-
plods with a loud report: others die
away like cheap Fourth OF July sky,
rocket. The smallest booms make the
most noise.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
An Old saw Reset.

Plumber-Hsve you Mr.. Rich's bill
made out yet!
Clerk--Yes, sir; but I want to make
another one. There 10 big mistake
In II.
Plumber-What sort Of mistake,
Clsrk-The bill should be Sl3 ". but
! got the figures transposed, and made
II out for $31.l7.
Plumber--Are You sure the II cents Is
right!
Clerk--0h. yes; perfectly correct.
Piumber-Then never mind about
making any change. Take care Of the
pennies and the dollars will take care OF
themselves. philadelphia Call.
Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1884-07-13
Proposals for Iron Pipe Line across
the Los Angeles River to con-
meet the Canal and Reservoir
Ditch with Zanja 8 E.

Notice 10 hereby given that sealed proposals.
will be received by the undersigned up 70 the
meeting OF the Council Of the city Of Los Angeles
Of July sth, 1874, Tor the laying and furnishing
an iron water pipe across the Los Angeles River
10 connect the Canal and Reservoir ditch and
ZAnja Z IN accordance with specifications In his
ofice.
A certified cheek for 800. payable TO the order
Of the undersigned, must accompany each bid
- surety that the bidder will enter into .
contract In conformity with his bid II the same
10 accepted by the Council.
The Council reserves the right TO reject any
and all bids-
By order Of the Council OF the city Of Los An
geles ct It's meeting Of July LIST. A. n. 1884.
". W. ROBINSON,
Clerk d the Council Of the city Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles. July I'd, A. D. 1854. juB-5t
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In the Superior Court Of the County Of
Los Angeles, State Of California.


In the matter OF the estate Of Rudocindo Luis
Enrique. deceased
The verified petition Of Luz @. Enrique as the
Enrique, deceased, having been duly made and
presented 10 this Court TO obtain an order there
from for the sale OF the real estate and personal
property Of the said estate, and IL appearing to
the Court from said petition that IL Is necessary
TO sell the whole OF the real and personal property
of said estate for the purposes and reasons, to-
wit, to pay the debts outstanding against the
decedent, and the debts. expenses and charges OF
administration OF the said estate; and that the
said real property Is situated In the city OF Los
Angeles, In the county Of Los Angeles, State OF
California, and described as follows, to-wit.
Commencing at point being the soushwestern
corner OF tho lot heretofore conveyed by Felipa
Artis to Requa Ia f. Vale; thence northerly
fronting on Buena Vista street thirty-hye feet to
point; thence easterly ninety feet to the let Of
Ygnacio Lugo heirs: thence soutberly along the
western line OF lot 81 heirs Of YrnAcio Lugo
thirty-hve feet TO point; thence westerly along
the northery line Of lot Of Santa Cruz to the
point Of beginning; being part Of lot OF block
IS Of Oris survey, so-called. And the said per-
ter's tools now being on said promises.
And II appearing from said petition that said
petitioner, Luz g. Enrique, Is the surviving
widow and Ester Enrique his only child and heir.
| at-lAw, and Is the CHILD Of said petitioner. and
that they both reside In said county Of Los An
geles, and that no other person Is interested In
said estate
IL is therefore hereby ordered that the said Is
ter Enrique and oil persons interested In said
tate be and are hereby directed to appear before
this Court on the