Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-04

death Of oar former townsman, Mr..
Chas. s. McCarty. who was formerly an
employee Of the Southern Pacific Rail-
way company In this city, but went to
Guatemala last year for Mr.. Chas.
Crocker in the service Of the Central
Pacific Railway and TRANSPORTATION
company OF Guatemala. and died at his
post OF duty Of climatic fever, species
Of black vomito. His aged mother and
three sisters reside in this city, and to
them his loss is crushing blow. Char
lie was universal favorite among his
associates and acquaintance in Los An
geles, and left them full Of health, high
hopes and ambition, to take prominent
position in Guatemala, never more to
return. The railway company betrayed
the expenses of his burial, leaving his
money at home and at Escuintla for the
benefit Of his mother,
We were shown the other day pic
ture just completed by Miss Katie
Moore, OF this city, which gives evil
dences of undoubled genius on the part
of the fair artist. The scene depicted is
room in an old and fast t-crumb,ing
adobe. The walls are cracked, and in
places large patches Of plastering have
air, ady fallen. while others seem ready
to tumble. From the rafters hang
strings OF carRe seco and punches of
chile Colorado. In the center of the
room are seated Mexican boy and
girl, the latter with . tamalc In her
hands. while the boy looks At 1t with
longing eyes. In drawing. coloring and
surroundings, the picture is one Of the
most characteristic we have ever seen,
and stamps our young townswoman as a
true artistic. 1t was painted for Judge
d. M. Adams, Of this city.
Ths latest arrival at the HERALD
Office is San Fernando strawberry.
grown on o cactus plant. The fruit is
six inches in diameter, nineteen inches
ingeircumferencs and thing Of beauty.
1t is needless to say that the fruit was
sent by Hon. A. B. Mofiitt, the author
Of Beautiful Snow" The motto OF the
fruit Is the ancient Gaelic inscription
Touch and Pierce, as was shown by
all those who attempted to handle It
without mittens. In personal qualities
the fruit appears to be near relative OF
chain lightning, and does not permit
personal familiarities without sharp
and pointed response. In this 1t resem-
bles the talented donor. While the
plant is good on dress parade it would
not do to use as fitting material for chair
cushions until person gets used to 1t.
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A severe accident happened last night
to Mr.. D. Clapp, Of this city, on the
corner of Main and Pecrena streets.
The buggy in which Mr.. Clapp was
driving came in collision with street
car. which frightened the horse so that
he ran away at furious speed, crushing
the wagon to pieces and throwing Mr..
Clapp ont against post in front Of Con-
ersss Hail. He struck on the back of
his head and neck, and was senseless for
time. Drs. Orme and Kurtz took
charge Of the injured man. who was
taken into Heinzeman's drug store till
| partial consciousness was restored, when
he was removed to the st. Charles Ho-
tel. The injuries appeared to be in the
| spinal column.
In the advertising columns of the
HERALD to-day appears the card of
new firm in the real estate and COM
mission business. Messrs. Clark, Finney
L Co.. No. s Nadeau Block. The firm
consists Of Mr.. H. T. Finney, for long
time . well known resident of Los
Angeles and examiner of titles, Mr.. j.
w. Clark, . solid man and well known
citizen of high standing. and Mr..
Richard Simpson, Of Colorado, who
comes here highly recommended as
| live business nan. This will make q
strong firm in that branch Of business,
and one that will push things. They
are prepared to sell all kinds Of city and
country property, or to subdivide and
sell colony tracts Of all sizes.
Mr.. R. B. Dyer. Of Pasadena. who
fell from the high scafolding around the
new chimney which he was building for
Mr.. Caswell. an account Of which ap-
peared in the HERALD of yesterday, in
addition to having both legs broken,
! had four ribs broken and was injured
severely about the head. Mr.. Dyer is q
steady, clear headed man, used 10 being
On high elevations. and his fall tan only
be accounted for by the theory that he
was taken with fir Of some kind. He
has long been a resident of this part Of
the country. with fruit ranch at Pasa.
dena. His recovery is matter of ex.
treme doubt.
By change in his professional card 1t
will be seen that Mr.. 8. C. Hubbell has
associated with him in the practice Of
the law Mr.. George J. Denis, young
gentleman, who by his uniform courtesy
and gentlemanly bearing. has made .
most pleasant impression during his
year and haif's residence in Los An
geles. We commend the firm to all who
may require the service of lawyer,
confident that all business entrusted to
them will be transacted to the best
interests of patrons.
1t win be seen from glance at our
advertising columns that Mr. Abraham
Jscoby has been admitted to partnership
with his brothers in the clething bust.
ness. The new member will add
strength to the firm, as he is an ener-
getie and intelligent business man and
progressive citizen. We wish the firm
well. 1t is already doing splendid
trade and it proposes to remain in the
front rank in our local mercantile world.
Judge Hines leaves for San Buena.
ventura this morning to call the calen.
dar in his own bailiwick and make ar.
rangements with some brother Judge
to preside in his court. He will return
on Monday and resume his seat on the
bench in Judge Sepulveda's department.
P. Lazarus, with large force of men,
was engaged last night in removing his
stock from Temple Block to his new
store in the City Of Paris bnilding, in
the store formerly occupied by Mrs.
Park.
Thermometer for the twenty-four
hours ending at S:l5 last evening; Man.
num-. So degrees; minimum, A de.
groes.
The jury in the Hay rape case were
out oil Of last night.
Hicks Pasha