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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

WEATHER prophela, like poets. are
born. not made. Through special in
timacy which we have always main
tained with the Weather Clerk the HER
AID, for seven years, has been absolutely
without a peer in its meteorological
outgivings in Southern California or
elsewhere. We have dispensed an
amount of wisdom on this topic during
that period which would have made the
reputation OF nine and ninety almanac
makers in any quarter Of the world. Be-
fore the summer Of 1888 had waned the
HERALD announced its conviction that
we would have an early and wet win
ter; and that foods, as contradistin.
guished from drouth, would character
ize the season when it got well under
way. Our esteemed contemporary, the
Los Angeles Times, did not share our
views as TO this matter. In its issue of
September Goth, it gave IN editorial fore
cast OF a season Of drouth for California,
Northern, Central and Southern. In
the HERALD OF September 2lst, in reply
to this Cassandra-like weather pronun.
ciamiento, appeared thu following an
nouncement;
In the columns Of an esteemed morn.
ing contemporary occasionally appear
gleeful remarks about tho HERALD as
weather prophet. That line Of business
is only saved from being our weak point
BY being really our very strong point.
We take great pleasure in announcing 10
the people Of Los Angeles that the pres.
ent winier will be characterized by early
and abundant rains. We never talk
fiippnntly on this topic. 1t ia our spe-
cialty. We have minimum figure as
to the rainfall this year on which we are
prepared TO stake from one hundred TO
FIVE hundred dollars, at the pleasure OF
all contestants. That minimum figure is
sixteen inches. We would suggest TO
our contemporary the old sporting form
ula of put up or shut up" as applicable
to the occasion. There are some skept-
ical people, generally newcomers, Who do
not recognize the HERALD's pre.eminence
as weather prophet. To these people
we would suggest that coin talks. Come
up and win our money. If you believe to
the contrary!
In view Of the current playial dispen-
sation nobody, unless he is an iLborn skep.
tic, will feel like doubling the HERALD's
weather provision in the premises. About
two months later this weather contro-
versy was renewed between the HERALD
and the Times, with prompt repetition
Of the HERALD's offer to back up its
opinion with bet of $500 that the mini
mum rainfall would be sixteen inches.
The Times failed to cover our proffered
stake, with the remark that betting
proved nothing. While this, as to the
general, is true. the ripping rains prove
that the HERALD k Knows whereof it
speaks when it speaks of the weather.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
FOR sALE-FoR RENT.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

Orange Trees, @ to years old, 10 cents each,
In the ground. Z. W. JONES,
jah 81 1w Ninth Street, west OF Pearl.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

A VERSATILE Cbinaman, on the heels
of the late rain, has advanced reason
why the Caucasian hatred Of his country
men ought to cease. He says that there
was no possibility of downpour until
the Celestials appointed certain devo.
tional exercises before their Josses to
bring the desired wetness. He assured
his Caucasian intcrlocutor that but for
this Celestial mediation the current seas.
on would have been as dry as punk.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
wANTs-Losr-FoUND.
LosI.
WANTED.

Three active mon or women to learn Photo.
graph copying by a new process; can earn 500
per month when competent. Apply at room 50
N Nadeau Block. ian29 1w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
The French Prune,

The sonoma Democrat says; at is
one of the most profitable trees that can
be set out, and for which most of the
soil in the valley is well adapted. We
will relate the experience OF gentleman
near this city who has sixty trees which
were set out seven years ago, yearlings
on almond stock. In 1882 he sold S225
worth of dried fruit from them at eight
cents, besides large quantity that We're
canned, eaten and used by his neighbors.
One hundred and thirty -four of these
trees are usually planted to the acre, so
that they would pay, six years after
planting, at the rate per pound above
mentioned, S502.50 per acre, or S3.75
per tree. The usual price paid for
French prunes is sixteen cents per
pound, and an acre would thus
bring Sl005,00 each year, They
did not bear as well the past
season. but tho product OF the sixty
trees was 2,059 pounds OF dried plums,
which were sold at 9 cents, and could
haze been sold at l2A cents. The trees
should be set out eighteen feet apart, and
they will bear in five years. In France
the packers are paying the producers
more for their fruit than is paid here, so
that there is no prospect of the price de
creasing, but, on the contrary, pros.
pect of an increase. Warren Dutton set
ont 20, 900 trees on his place just west of
here last season, and thinks this can be
made a prune center, ii those setting out
orchards will cooperate, and that will
be great advantage to all interested.
This variety is a very regular bearer, the
fruit is very evenly distributed over the
tree, they seem never to have an "ofi
year.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

SENATOR JAMES 7. FARLEY was de-
layed by sickness from proceeding to
Washington until the other day. We
are glad that he is now rehabilitated
physically and ready for duty. rs, in all
questions in which the essential inter.
ests OF California were at stake, Mr..
Farley, during his whole Senatorial
term, has been a great power for good.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Hughes Russian Baths.

After suffering for months with scstic rheu-
matism, and after trying most all remedial
agencies, including electricity, Was 90 reduced
Hughes Russian and Electric Paths, 817 North
Main street, and after . course Of Is baths Wa
not only cured, but have not had rslapse.
stili take the baths occasionally - aprevsntivs
and have recommended them to othsrs who
q. W. MORGAN,
Oh I'm once b6 Temple Block
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Fatal Gasoline Explosion.

ALLIANCE, Ohio, Feb. IA frightful
gasoline explosion occurred in F. NJ
Orrs store and tin shop to-day, demol.
ishing the building and burying in the
ruins an unknown number of people.
Four persons have been extricated; four
more are known to have been inside.
Men are at work to rescue if possible
those still alive and recover the bodies of
the dead. The store is a large new brick
block in the center of the town. 1t is.
rumored that child turned the spigot
of the gasoline tank and, the gas escap.
ing, was ignited by the fire in the stove.
Several people were in the store and two
families lived on the second and third
floors. Besides those engulfed in the de
bris, many were more or less seriously
injured. The force OF the explosion
wrenched and broke the windows in 9TH
er houses for an entire square. The
damage to the structure is estimated at
$4,000.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Herald Steam Printing House.

Tho HERALD Steam Printing Housc is not sur
passed by any Job Printing ofiice on the Pacific
Coast, outside Of San Francisco, in facilities for
doing fob work. Low prices. good work and ex-
petition may be relied upon at this office
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

THE Hon. William Steele Holman of
Indiana, can always he relied upon to
voice the sentiments OF the masses. He
is q Democrat OF the Democrats, and
would have approved himself most con,
genial to the soul of Old Hickory him
self When he introduced his bill for
the forfeiture of the forfeited land grant
OF The Texas Pacific Railway it was
placed on the calendar for early consid.
Grafton by an overwhelming vote, the
only dissidents being eighteen Republi-
cans, of whom seven were from Massa-
chusetts, the center of the Credit Mobi
lier outfit. How good ii is to have the
Democratic party attain even partial
power? As result OF the Democratic
ascendancy in the House of Representa-.
tives only eighteen Republicans voted
against the consideration of Mr. Hol.
mans resolution; while, in the iiual out
come, only one Republican had the sand
to vote against the just forfeiture of the
well forfeited land grant, We suggest
to the voter, unless he belongs to the
category of Doesticks friend Damphool
to make note OF these instructive de.
veiopments. Ii he cannot see that in
the Democratic party lies his true polit,
ical panacea he deserves to be betrayed
and bamboo2led and be banked to him,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

From all quarters come doubts Of the
sincerity OF William Tecumseh Shermans
reputation of Presidential nomination.
For our part we believe that this illus.
trious old soldier means exactly what he
says. He may well exclaim, as to
the Republican party, "What am to
Hecuba or Hecuba to me? ~ In his
talks with a newspaper interviewer he
has called attention to the fact that
Grant, after his Presidential splurge, is
now reduced TO earning his living as
stock broker in New York City, He
might have added that the hero,of Ap.
pomattoX has not disdained to figure in
the role of stool pigeon, US occasion
served, to advance his fortunes; while, if
he had chosen to retain his position as
General of the Army, he would still have
an assured income and would have es.
capped the disgraces OF his two memorable
aud infamous terms as President. We be-
lieve that Sherman is sincere, Just as
Horatio Seymour and Samuel j. Tilden
have been sincere, in repelling Presi
dental overtures. What is there in the
Presidency to compensate a man for the
abuse, Inconvenience and heartburninps
always incident to that exalted and most
uncomfortable station? The only one
of the Shermans who has the Presiden.
tial bee in his bonnet is John; and he is
so diametrically opposed to his magnetic
and popular brother-so cold-blooded, 10
fact-that his nomination would insure
an easy walk.over to his Democratic
opponent.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
special Notice

Hereafter notices Of Companies societies
churches etc. will only be inserted In the HERALD
as paid advertisements. We reserve, for Places
Worship. gratui,cus directory. VIII ch viii
appes every Sunday morning.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
A cooD PAYING BUSINESS .

For sale at bargain capital required, s450
worth $500; situated on Spring street, In the
center Of the city; agreeable and light. Address
p o. Box 1852. jan2T-1w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY asrM, 1854.

A Lawful Lottery and Fair Draw
ings, chartered by the Legislature Of Kentucky
and twice declared legal by the highest Court In
the State. Bond given to Henry County In the
sum OF 500, 900 for the prompt payment Of all
prizes sold,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
The National Finances,

WASHINGTON, Feb. l.-Decrease in
the public debt for January, Sll ,95s, 900;
decrease since January 20, 1883, 65,007,
ass. Cash in the treasury, S393,4l5,.
2S3; gold certificates, Sl0l, $50. $40, sill
yer certificates, ll0, 1877 ,05l; certificates
Of deposit, SIG, $50, 600; refunding certifi.
Gates, 307, $50; legal tenders, $34, ,66s,.
III; fractional currency. So, 9s7, go.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

The IN is the Official paper Of the city Of
os Angeles. The city delinquent tax lists and
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

The HERALD office is connected with the telc-
phone system OF Los Angeles city and county.
Orders for Advertisements or job work may be
sent through this medium to number 1856.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Another pro-Chinese Decision by
Judge Holman.

san FRAScIsco, Feb, Judge Hof.
man, OF the U. =. District Court, in a
long explanatory decision to day in the
Chinese habeas corpus cases, concluded
that in accordance with Article 2 of the
treaty, Chinese who were in the Uuited
States at the date OF the treaty, Novem.
ber II, 1880, and who left the Unitad
States before the passage Of the restrc-
tion act, May 0, 1882, are entitled to
land.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Special to the HEEALD ny the Western
Union Telegraph Company
PACIFIC COAST.
ra-.enrrrr ,ou,h and En.t

san FRAScIsco. Feb. 1.-The great
Land suit OF Emeric versus the heirs Of
by the Supreme Court in favor Of de-
PENDANTS. 1t has occupied the courts
seventeen years ndinvolves 49, 900 acres
Of land in Contra Costa, including the
village Of San Pablo. The whole is val.
ued at $1,000, 900.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
The House Passes the Fitz-JOhn
r0rfar RIll

WAsHINoToS, Feb. 1.-THE House
passed the Fitz-Joh Porter bill by q
vote of l4S to rs.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

Brentano Bros. No. Union Square New
York City, aro agents for the HERALD. twiil
constantly be found on sale on their counters
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
EASTERN.
A Crooked po.tomce Omc,.,

WASHINGTON, Feb. l.-Detailed re.
ports are coming in to the Postoifice De.
partment OF frauds practiced upon post.
masters by Postofice Inspector Lanier,
removed from office yesterday. The
Office at Mobile was defrauded to the
amount of $40; Jacksonville, Fla.
S490; Pensacola. 500; Houston, Texas,
Sl20; Atlanta, $3.50; New Orleans, SlO0;
Selma. ALA: 500.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
EaR SALE.

FOR GALE.
A good paying business. Apply at No. 2 San
Pedro street. jen24-2w
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
NEW TODAY.

WE ARE JoBBING OUR IMMENSE STOCK
Of Cigars to the trade at greatly reduced
prices. The only cigar house In the city con.
nected by telephone--No. l72 EDELMAN
& CO. d15-tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
FURNITURE OR CARPETS.
THE MANLY ART.

Prof W. J. Grant. OF Chicago, one OF the most
experienced teachers In America, has arrived In
Los Angeles and will give lessons In boxing All
who desire 10 acquire the art can do so by ad-
dressing Prof. W. j. Grant care Of HERALD
office. i21t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
sterling Exchange and Bonds.

NEw YORK, Feb. l.--Sterling bills
on London, go days, $4.S6l; Sterling
bills on London, sight draft, S4.S9; U.
$. AIS of 1891, interest quarterly, sl.l4s;
U. :. As of 1907, interest quarterly,
Si.23i; U. s. So, Sl.00s; Western Union
Telerranh III
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
The stock Hoard.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. Best & Bel.
cher, S275; Chollai, 50. l5;Consolidated
Virginia, .25; Crown Point, 81 o.; Eureka
Consolidated, $500; Gould Il Curry,
LOO; Hale \ Norcross, SLIGO; Mexican,
S2.45; Northern Belle, -; Ophir. $500;
Potosi, G5; Savage, .75; Sierra Ne
vada, 50. 70; Union, 81 40; yellow Jacket,
40
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
a Communication DevOutIy 10 be
Wished

NINcENsEs, Ind, Feb. LIE. G.
Lyndsley is in jail at Princeton, Ind,
on tine charge of ravishing his own
daughter, aged l3. Word has been re-
ceived here that arrangements are being
made at Petersburg, his home, for a
mob to go to Princeton tonight for the
purpose Of lyching him.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
The Fnted Nickel in Mexico.

CuIcAGo, Feb. President Coma
les has issued a decree ordering the re-
tirement of the tive.cent nickel. In some
of the Mexican States politicians have
fostered the belief among the laboring
classes that the nickel coin is spurious.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02

Mr. B. N Rowe is the Santa Ana agent Of
he HKhALp.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Light Rains North.

San FRANCISCO, Feb. l.-For the past
twenty -four hours sixteen hundredths Of
an inch of rain fell. The indications
are for more rain. From other portions
of tho State dispatches report slight rain,
falls. with falling barometer.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Another pioneer lone.

YREKA, CAL, Feb. DIR. X. 0.
Sewitt died this morning after q short
illness. He was pioneer and promi-
nently known both in State and county
politics.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
An International Dispute over
Train RObber.

GAvEsroN, Feb. IA Ne,cs Laredo
special says; Considerable telegraphic
correspondence is passing relative to
young citizen of Laredo, named Trem-
BILE, arrested a few days ago under
warrant Of District Judge Russell, act
ing as extradition agent, upon demand
of the Mexican authorities, who charge
Tremble with completely in the Mexican
Ma ional train robbery. Secretary FIRE.
linghuysen takes the ground that the
treaty does not authorize the delivery of
an American citizen to the Mexican
Courts for trial. The Secretary says
the Constitution of the United States
guarantees to each citizen the right to
trial by jury and the benefit of the writ
of habeas corpus. The correspondence
has been transmitted through the Gov
ernor of Texas. Judge Russell holds
that the treaty makes it incumbent upon
him to deliver the prisoner to the Mexi-
Gun authorities and if the proof is suffi-
cient, he will do so unless prevented by
some superior authority.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
February scheme.
Whole Tickets. o..
27 Tickets. S6O. Q

27 Tickets $50. b6 Tickets. 800.
Remit Money or Postal Note, Bank Draft Ia
Letter or sond by Express. ORDERS OF
sb and upward, by Express, can be sent at our
sxpenfe. Address ell orders 10
2-dkw J. J. DOUGLAS, Covingtonjky.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
nil, oraerea a Reported.

WAsHrSGroS, Feb. l.--The Commit.
tee on Education and Labor has ordered
favorable reports as follows: On Granger
bill to protect employees. servants, etc.
1t provides that any employees of rail-
road, steamboat or other vessels. shall
be entitled from employer or master to
damages for any injury be may sustain
in such employment through careless
neglect or unskillful act or omission Of
his employer or fellow employees. No
rule or regulation of an employer and
no agreement between him and the en-
ploye, shall exempt the employer from
the liability imposed by this act.
The Senate Committee on Territories
finished its work upon the Yellowstone
Park bill and ordered It reported with
out amendment. The bill as amended
enlarges the park thirty miles on the
east, ten miles on the south and cuts off
two miles on the north and west. The
bill contains stringent prohibitory pro-
visions relating to killing game or taking
fish within the park. The Secretary Of
the Interior is authorized to lease small
portions OF ground in the park, not ex.
ceeding ten acres for each tract, on
which may be erected hotels for period
not exceeding ten years, but such lease
shall not include any geysers or other
objects Of curiosity or interest, or ex-
clude the public from free and conven-
lent approach thereto, or include any
ground within one quarter of mile OF
any geysers or Yellowstone Falls; nor
shall there be leased more than one
tract not exceeding ten acres to any one
person, association or corporation.
The House Passes the Eitx-JOhn
Porter Bill.
WAsHIYoToN, Feb. 1.-THE House
passed the Ftz-J Ohm Porter bill by
vote of l4S to IS.
SWIVEL Service Snubbed.
WAsusGroN, FeB Ia few days
ago Secretary Chandler made requisi.
tion upon the Civil Service Commission
for nominations for a vacancy for the
clerical force Of his department and in
response the Commission certified to
him the names of four persons from
which he will make a selection. This
afternoon Secretary Chandler returned
to the Commissioners the nom
| 5tHb 9cSOiPauAco
by note in which he stated
that having carefully inspected the ex-
animation papers Of the four persons
whose names were certified, he reached
the conclusion that none Of the candi-
dates, upon examination, have shown
sufficient intelligence to give promise OF
filling the vacancy in his department
suitably. This action Of the Secretary
raises an interesting question, and 1t has
not yet been considered by the Commis.
sioners.
Commissioner Thomas said Tonight
"The persons whose names were certi-
fed to the Secretary passed fair exam
nation before the Commissioners, and in
certifying them all til, provisions Of the
law and civil service rules had been fully
complied with" In his judgment no
other certi6catons of names will be
made.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
A Cockpit Raided,

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l.-Sixty police
men, at midnight, last night, made a
descent upon cockpit at New Hunting
Park, and secured ninety-five spectators
of the battle. A search resulted in the
capture of twenty teams, some Of them
well appointed drags. The police also
secured seventy-two chickens Of all sizes
and any number of gaffs, scabs and other
paraphernalia. The men were fined
Sll.50 each. Seventy-two paid their
fines and the remaining twenty three
were committed
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
TO RENr.
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LEI

Seven-room cottage, near south junction OF
Spring and Main street Enquire Of p. Kern al
store south junction Spring and Main streets
ian 9gtf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
wheat ana Harley Market.

SAN FRANcIsco, Feb. l.-Wheat,
weak, and dull; buyer, season, Sl.73.
Barley, weak, but active; seller, seas.
on, 94@9i4c; buyer, season, 81 .02l@
on
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
DIED.

HALL--At La Canada. Friday, February I, 1884,
Mrs. Catherine A. Hall. aged "a years, wife Of
county, New York.
Funeral servicesa the Congregational church
In this city at o'clock ,. N. to-day. saturday.
Friends are respectfully invited 70 attend.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
TO LET.

The entire 81 rooms Of the Bernard Block, In
suites or single, These rooms are the most de-
sirable in the city. Apply to Barrett & Alexan-
der, No, W. First Street. janl3tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Changes OF Railroad OmcIals.

CHICAGO, Feb. l.-Mr. Charlton has
accepted the position of General West
ern Passenger Agent of the Northern
Pacific, with headquarters at Portland.
Mr.. Muir has accepted position as Gen
eral Manager of the Oregon Railway &
Navigation Company, and will leave for
the West in few weeks, after settling
his apnaunts NJ 81 paul
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Ordered 30 vamo. the Country.

McMINNvuLE, Ogn., Feb. In this
county there is psuedo religious soci-
ETY., calling themselves "Chrstadelphi
ans, more famil;arly known as "Soul
Sleepers." They have made themselves
obnoxious to Ill respectable classes by
plying their free love doctrines upon
weak-minded women. About four
months ago punishment was inflicted on
Rev. l.. j. Nichols, the leader, by two
sons of woman whom he proselytized,
who shot him. He disappeared and has
not been. seen since. The society has
dwindled down to five men and one wo.
man. Yesterday morning these six each
received notice, signed Vigilance Com
mittee No. 3, decorated with rope cof-
fin and cross-bones, notifying them to
leave the county and State within eight
days or suffer the consequence The
men are now trying to sell their prop.
erty, and will leave at once.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
Great Mortality Among sheep.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Feb. Marquis
Demeres, who shipped 10000 sheep from
Wisconsin and Iowa last July to ranges
in Montana, reports that tifty.five per
cent. have died. The animals swell up
and bleed at the nose to death. A post
mortem examination disclosed extrava-
sation of blood and the intestines, and is
incurable. The disease is heretofore un.
known.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-02
An Expensive Blaze.

LEADvILLE, Feb. 1.-The Denver &
Rio grande round house, with six loco
motives, was destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss between 5000 and
$50, 1000, partly insured.