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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-02-22

II there i ono thing more than q
other that the country necls-that Il Alb
s0luieiy yearns fort is a law abolish
ing The temperature crank and his ten
cent thermometer. Both are nuiSanceS
in the fullest meaning OF the term. and
. long-Sufiering people are. jtSt ~ tins
time. losing their temper and their con
fidence in the wisdom Of an all-wise
Providence under this double in;iiciion.
The man with the tcn-ccnt thermome-
ter i far superior, IN point Of borc-You-
observation-disclosures. 10 the fellow who asks
II this Is cold enough for You. The latter
i merely seeking Information. and You
are al liberty 10 either answer him or
turn the remains over 10 the coroner.
hit the thermometer fiend isn't a seek
Ell after knowledge hc Is loaded 70 the
muzzlc already. and only seeks . victim
/ with whom Ne can divide. II j. useless
10 tell him that his ten-cent. mercury
loaded bottle-glass andtin back weather
prcvaricaf0r Is q snare and , dflusion:
that ii doesn't know anything about
temperature. H. has the utmost faith
in the accuracy Of his instrument and
will acrept its statements IN the face 81
contradiction BY All the hirh-priced and
heightened Thermometers IN me coun-
fry- II he finds that she shows tn'r'y-
seven degrees below zero. ne oruerS a.
other ton q coal ana puts ~ ionr nor
suits q underclofnes though tnc pYfs
bc playing marbles ~ ine alleys lne
streets knee-teep N mud ana the
man in the next yard y spading UP
ground for his ne>t spring > garden.
There y no denying tne 1aci tna
the ten-ccnt Thermometer = Great ~
getting down ~ ~ work 4, San
make = man hair stand On p 2
send the shivers sc0olAnE low H.
spinal column without = trtin-
that y. 4 You are foolish enough ~
place any confidence IN Inc showing y
makes. Il can ~ down \ iorl{-t~o
below zero IN the pieasaniest a nyo-
ming afternoons. 4 STAY there. with
out turning ? haif, - tne morse ~
porter say. Il can show = temrr<a-
turc calculated 70 freeze tne nasal or-
Gan On The = q thc bronze 2 cn ti'e
front ~tcop 81 me Mayor ! residence.
AM stare you IN the face with = s'e7rsr
Washington stare- Mniie fon "ips ans
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1884-02-22

The death Of a noted native o.
Rockbridgc County. Va. j. thus related
IN 4 Texas paper: .'Big-Eoot Wallace.
the celebrated pioneer. veteran and In
dian-fighser. Il dead" The old man
has been leading : hermit life for years
past in the brushieSt part Of Atascnsa
County. Tex. and was Found in bed Z
corpsc. II u thought that he had been
dead two Or three days when found.
There i no heir ID the few cattle he
owned. and the contents Of the cabin,
his rifle. knife. saddle and various In
dian trophies and souvenirs will prob
ably - % the State
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24

the planchette would begin to move me
chanically on its rollers. And then, with.
out any apparent volition on his part,
the pencil which was held by the easel
would slowly trace over the foolscad
the name OF sweetheart, or the date
of some engagement, or whatever
thought was uppermost in his mind
This revelation Of latent power was
thought at first to be most surprising.
But after some 10000 planchettes had
been sold for 81 apiece, it ceased to be
80 much of wonder, and Mr.. Kirby re-
tired in 1870 to the West. At the same
time the discussion to which the plan
chette craze gave rise--for craze itwas--es.
tablished two or three things. The
first was that some temperamenis pos
sessed the electric force to a much
greater extent than othersl The second
was that as general rule, women were
more largely endowed with 1t than men.
The secret Of the planchette was that
the electricity which the mind could
generate could be exercised through the
hands. The secret of Miss Hurst's Gin
explicable power" is that magnetism in
strong, robust but not intellectual per-
son may adhere in the hands themselves
and thus be used muscularly.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24

IL anything were needed to show the
lifelessness of tie Republican campaign
in Los Angeles county the demonstration
of last night would have been sufficient.
There was an entire absence of enthusi-
asm and earnestness and even the
attendance disappointed the Republi-
cans themselves. At the spot selected
for the meeting few hundred people
make a big showing; and yet, even with
this help to exc out numbers the result
was most Disappointing. Never in
our experience OF Los Angeles has n
campaign opened so spiritlessly for the
Republicans. Even tho orator of the
evening failed to develop his wonted
vivacity and power, and he waded
through dull topics in n listless and half
hearted way most unusual to him.
When even the silver-tongued Fitch
acts like man whose tongue is made of
pot mettle the outlook for his party is
bad indeed He undoubtedly felt last
night as did Brutus before Phillippi or
Richard before Bosworth Field. The
shadow of impending disaster hung
heavily over him and weighed down
both kis ordinarily facile tongue and
agile mind.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
r. r. DEL VALE,
of Los Angeles.

The HERALD will not willingly do any
man or body of men an injustice. We
have inveighed against the enormous in-
crease in the assessment and in the levy
OF the City OF Los Angeles in the present
as contrasted with previous years. We
have dwet upon the damage the raising
OF the rate OF taxation would do us in
the eyes of intending investors. We be-
leve that our words were carefully
weighed and that they portrayed tho
municipal situation exactly, but we are
constrained o admit that the blame does
no. rest absolutely upon the shoulders Of
the City Council. From an interview
sought with us by Councilman Schroed.
or, OF the Finance Committee, we are
satisfied tina. the City Council Is Obliged
to contend with unusual difficulties. To
begin with, many of the items which
contributed to make the tax levy so high
arc OF an extraordinary and exceptional
nature. First of these is the purchase of
the water right of tho Los Feliz ranch,
which counts for S25,0 in the extraor
dirarily large cash fund created by the
estimate of the committee for the
expenses of the coming year.
Ordinarily such an outlay could be
provided for by bonds. Under the cir
- ka hnky.
ever, it is absolutely necessary to move
in the matter at once. Mr.. Griffith an
nounces that if the sixty days he has
allowed the city for action are exceeded
by day he will raise his demands from
S25, 900 10 $50, 600 or $50, 900 for this
most important and essential privilege.
In addition, the City Attorney advises
the Council that it will require an act of
the Legislature to enable that body to
contract any loan whatever, even with
vote of the people. The Council thus
finds itself handicapped in very pain
full way. In addition, provision has to
be made in this years levy for Sl2,OOO
overdrawn owing to expenditures arising
from the unexampled floods of last win
ter. The further sum OF Sl4 ,96i is also
referable to the same cause, as it will be
appropriated for the rebuilding OF
bridges washed away by the floods. In
the same connection 81 200 will be ex.
pended for the erection of Jail and
city Offices. These, when built, will
work yearly saving to the city of
$4,000, now expended in rent and
for accommodations, so MIR. Schroeder
says. These, on examination, really
prove to be items of an unusual charac.
ter, which in no sense can be rightly
counted in the ordinary expenses of the
city. OF the total amount embraced in
the expenditures for the current fiscal
year, they form about n third. What
Los Angeles really needs is an act of the
Legislature enabling the city to borrow a
quarter of million of dollars, thus
throwing upon posterty some of the bur-
den of Improvements from which it will
benefit.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
Guardians Sale of Real Estate.

Notie is hereby given that in pursuance OF ar
order Of the Superior Court OF the county OF Los
Angeles, State OF California made ON the 18th
day Of August, 1884, in the matter Of the estate
and guardianship OF X. c. and 2. Z. Woodwork,
minors, the undersigned, the Guardian OF the per.
son and estates of said minors, will sell at pri-
vate sale TO the highest bidder for cash, gold
coin Of the United states, and subject to con.
drmation by said Superior Court, on Tuesday,
the 9th day Of September, 1884, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, at the office Of Bickne & White, Rooms
ll-l4, Temple Block, in the city and county oi
Los Angeles, all the right, title interest and es-
tate OF the said minors in and to all that ce tain
lot piecc'or parcel OF land sitnate, lying and be-
ing In the said county of Los Angeles, State Of
California, and bounded and generally described
as follows, to-wit:
Being about 81 acres situated In Sec IS, Tp 6
s., r. 13 W., s. b. NJ, situated in San Pedro,
upon the Bay Of San Pedro, and bounded on the
south and west by the wharf OF the Pacific Coast
Steamship Company, north by the lands sold by
sail Steamship Company to J. A. Hooper. and
east by the Bay Of San Pedro. Together with
all wharf privileges and franchises, easements
and rights OF way connected Herewith. Refer.
ence being hereby made TO the Order Of Sale
made herein August IS, 1884, for a more partlcu-
lar and full description OF said land.
Terms ana conditions of sale: Cash IN gold coin
upon confirmation of sale by said Superior Court
Deed at expense Of purchaser. Bids or offers
may be made at any time after the first pubiica-
tion Of this notice and before the making
OF the sale. All bids or offers must be In
writing and left at the office Of BickneIl a White
Rooms Il-l4, Temple Block In said city OF Los
Angeles. j, j. WOODW0RTH,
Guardian Of the Persons and Estates OF said
minors aug24td
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24

One of the great demands of the times
at San Pedro is the erection of a Jail.
That lively seaport is crowded by sailors
from all parts OF the world, and your
Jack Tar is by no means the most peace
able mau alive. By actual count one day
last week there were twenty-five fights
at that place, eliminating in shooting
scrape. All the same there is no place
in which to immure the brawlers, and
the community is greatly the sufferer
thereby. Thedemi-moRde is also largely
represented at the leading port OF South
ern California, and their antics at times
are said to be out OF the common. The
Board of Supervisors ought to take heed
OF the necessities of San Pedro and re-
spond to the demands of civilization,
which latter are as fully represented,
after manner, in the Jail as in the
church ana school house.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24

postponed from yesterday was won by
Blanche in 2;3li The two-and-a-quar-
ter mile dash was won by Patrol In 4:l0.
In the special trotting race for the 2:35
class, for purse Of $500, Guy Wilkes
and James II. we're the only starters.
Guy Wilkes won easily in three straight
heats-time, 2.39k. 1924 aud 2:39. A
special purse for Eamed horses was next
trottei. The first haat was won by Sor.
rel Ben in 2:43, second heat by Sorrel
Ben In . As, and the third heat and race
hs Gorral Ran In 1.45l
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24

THK HERALD is pleased to see that the
attempt 10 divert the current Presiden-
tial campaign from matters Of great ma
tional piih and moment into the channel
Of personal blackguardism Is being dis
couraged on all hands. The conspiracy
TO immediate Gov. Cleveland on account
OF bachelor peccadilo which has I'M
qnestionably carried Its own punishment,
and which he has sought neither to deny
nor palliate, has fallen still.born. The
American people take no stock in such
rot. On the other hand. the dastardly
effort TO invade the home circle Of MIR
Blaine has met with reputation on
the part Of Democratic journalists which
is highly to their credit. The following,
from the columns Of the Louisville
CouriT.Joarnai. puts the matter very
happily and reflects the views which the
HERALD has steadily upheld from the
opening OF the canvass. The graceful
pen and chivalrous temperament Of
Henry Watterson are to be recognized
in every line Of il. He says;
The Democracy Of the Union, and par
ticularly the Democracy Of Indiana.
should and will promptly and uneqnivo-
cally disown responsibility for the assault
upon Mr. and Mrs. Blaine made by the
indianapolis Sentinel. Wa war not on
women. Tho Indianapolis paper repre-
sents nobody but itself. Mr.. Blaine has
instituted suit at law, and thereby
hangs an issue between him and his as
sailnnt. In the meantime the great
Democratic party will not be diverted
from its pursuit Of Mr.. Blaines public
career by any private scandal whatever.
To the integrity Of the good woman
who for thirty years has presided over
Mr.. Blaine's household, recognized by
all who know her to be the best OF
wives and mothers, an entire generation
Of testimony may be called and will
confidently ana cordially answer, and
the only effect of tho sonseless and
wicked invasion Of the home.life OF the
eminent and corrupt statesman who
heads the Republican ticket--the one
redeeming feature of his earcer-will be
to furnish him an opportunity to pose in
the character of defender Of the fire
side and hearthstone, and his own
honor--a character offering especial
opportunities for histrionic display, and
driving directly at the most susceptible
corner Of the popular heart.
1t is beside the purpose to advance
this wanton attempt to destroy an hoL-
est domestic fabric as an Offset against
the personal attacks made by the Re-
publicans upon Gov. Cleveland. Two
wrongs do not make right. Nor are
the cases in any wise alike; the one case
involving nothing more important than
the chastity of II bachelor the other the
foundations of n family.
We turn away with scorn and loath-
ing from an iniquity, which right-think
ing Democrats everywhere will de-
nonnce equally with right.thinking Re.
publicans as the emauation not SO much
of partisan malice and rancor, as of
newspaper reclslessnoss and sensational
blackguardism.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
Mexican Courtesy.
lsteele's Mexico.l

The Mexican is courteous man.
Ask him question and he invariably
gives you the best answer at his CON-
mand. He is generally willing to spend
time and effort for your accommodation.
He is never embarrassed. The girl by
the roadside never bushes and never
runs away. Look at Mexican gentle
man and he is wont to smile and salute
you. Ask him a question on the street
and he will shake hands with you on
parting. People whom you never
saw before and in all probability
will never see again, will will
ingly show you through museums
and libraries, give you their time for an
hour, shake hands and bid you good
hye, merely because you are stranger,
aud during the whole time never ask
you personal question.
The Mexicans are slow. 1t is best not
to push them, and to avoid impatient
gestures; you must wait, and it is wise
to be patient. There is no need in
Mexico of great variety in clothing.
The best is of moderately thick material
in light colors. The Mexican climate is
warm in the sun, cool in the shade, and
chilly at nightfall. There is no day in
the Mexican year when light flannel un-
derwear ought not to be worn.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
Cause of Failure.

Notwithstanding the general opinion
so largely prevalent among capitalists
concerning the unreliableness OF in
vestments in mining operations, care
ful investigation of the history of every
case which has been proven unsatis-
factory, would be difficult to show any
thing but the best results where ordinary
business principles have prevailed.
Wherever operations have been con-
Quoted upon the same business investiga-
tion and foresight which are considered
absolutely necessary in other lines OF
business, it would be difficult to find
anything which would tend to confirm
the opinions and views which at the
present time are so generally prevalent.
On the other hand the proportion of
failures is largely below those which are
inevitable in any other line of enterprise
in which human energy and activity
seek expression.
There is in almost every business in
which men engage, an element OF uncer-
tainty which cannot at all times be sue
cessfully met. 1t is not possible to de-
terlnine the point from which the dan
ger may approach, and the only thing it
is possible to do or that can be done by
the most careful and far-seeing business
man is to be prepared to meet an emer-
gency from any direction, and when this
is done he is practically helpless and at
the mercy, so to speak, OF the circum-
stances which surround him.
This is true i'll merchandising, agri-
culture, stock raising and, in fact, of
nearly every vocation. But in mining
operations body of ore has q certain
definite value. The cost of its extrac-
tion, transportation and reduction may
be estimated exactly. Its value in the
market shows but slight tluctuation, aud
the only possible point OF danger is in
the failure OF the body to continue, yet
the permanency of ore bodies is deter.
mined by a law which may be as readily
understood and comprehended as any
other law known to geological and. metal
lurgical silence, so that the points
wherein disaster may be apprehended,
or reduced to minimum, and in fact by
thorough investigation may be obliterated
entirely, hence we confidently claim that
no other line of business is based upon
such broad and indestructible basis of
resources, and affords more positive and
certain results. or better security for
continued proftableness than mining.
We also assert, confident that the re-
suits of the future will confirm our as
sertions, that the record of loss, the I'M
savcy reputation, the false aud unjust
public opinion concerning what will yet
prove to be one OF the most desirable
and profitable industries. are due entirely
to mismanagement, ignorance and
shameful dishonesty, and have no
shadow of justification in the history of
what may be termed reasonable and le-
gitimate operations prosecuted for the
purpose OF developing mining property
in the interest of production.-Chicago
ReUieU.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
A NEBRASKA A mon.
A Horrible Outrage swiftly
Avenged,

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 23.-A Mexican
named Luciano Padillo, who was sent to
the states prison OF Nebraska from New
Mexico, served out his term amonth ago
and was liberated last Saturday, ravished
thirteen year old girl, fifteen miles west
of this city He was arrested on Monday
at Beatrice and brought back. The vic-
hm was horribly mutilated and fears
were entertained that she would die.
The Mexican was taken to her home this
afternoon for Identification by the girl,
by the sheriff and deputy. Before reach.
ing the destination mob captured the
whole party and took the Mexican be.
fore the girl who positively identified
him. The officers were put under guard,
and the Mexican was taken to the iden-
tical spot where he committed the crime
ana hanged to tree. He was given
FIVE minutes to pray, which he did, and
made a full confession of the crime.
There is great excitement in the neigh
borhood, but the action OF the mob is
generally approved
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
Guardians Sale of Real Estate.

Notice is hereby given that In pursuance Of an
order Of the Superior Cour OF the county Of Los
Angeles, State of California, made on the day
OF July. 1881, al entered and signed on the 18th
day OF August. 1884, in the matter Of the estate
and guardianship OF Wallace Woodwork, minor,
the undersigned, the gu ,rdian Of the person and
estate OF said minor will sell at private sale 10 the
highest bidder, for cash. gold coin OF the United
States. and subject to confirmation by said Su-
perior Court, on Tuesday, the 9th day Of Sep
tember, 1884, at 10 o'clock NJ. at the Office Of
Bickneli & White, Rooms il-l4, Temple Block,
In the city and county of Los Angeles, all the
right title, interest aud estate Of the said minor,
Wallace woodworth, in and to all that certain
ing In the said county of Los Angeles, State OF
California. and bounded and described as fol-
lows, to-wit: BEING about 81 acres situated in
Sec. 1S, Tp. 8 s., R. 13 W., s. u. NJ, situated in
San Pedro, upon the Bay Of San Pedro, and
bounded on the south and west by tho wharf Of
the Pacific Coast steamship Company, north by
the lands sold by said Steamship Company to ].
A. Hope , and east by the Bay Of San Pedro.
Together with all the wharf franchises and priv
ileges, easements and rights OF way connected
Herewith. Reference being hereby made to the
Order OF Sale made herein August Is, 1884, for a
more particular and full description oflsaid land.
Terms and conditions OF sale: Cash IN gold
coin upon confirmation by the Superior Court.
Deed at expense OF purchaser. Bids or offers
may be made at any time after the first public4-
tion Of this notice and before the making Of the
sale. All bids or offers must be in writing and
left at the office Of II. W. 0'Melveny, Rooms
ll-l4, Temple Block in said city Of Los Angeles.
T.. L. sPlTLEY,
Guardian OF the Person and Estate Of said Wallace
Woodwork, minor. aug24td
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24

The Wonderful Planchette.
tFreund's Weekly ]

In the year 1868 a gentleman named
Kirby, who is now living in Kansas City,
invented contrivance which he called
"planchette." 1t was an ordinary board
of walnut, shaped like an easel and sup
ported by four small rollers. 1t was in
size about as large as woman's Gains
borough hat.
The planchette would be placed ON a
table over a sheet Of virgin white fools
cap. A man would be told to shut both
of his eyes and think of something he
held dear. His fingers would rest on the
easel and he was to forget all about them
and about it. In few minutes he would
be in a sort OF reverie. The thoughts in
his mind would gradually become alb
sorbed on one point. In another minute
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
A Notable Pacing Race.

CHICAGO, Aug, 23.--The Driving Park
match race between the famous PAGERS
Johnston, owned by Commodore Kilt
son, and Richbale, owned by j. s.
Campbell, for wager of $1,000 side,
occurred this afternoon. Johnston won
in each heat, and passed the wire in a
Jog with Richbale only littleinside the
distance pole Time 2:l3 and 2:ll2,
.2l3t. 1t was the general opinion that
had Johnston been driven out in each
heat he could have beaten the time
made. The owner of Rtchbale gays
that his horse was out of condition.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
A Correction.
~ me Editor ofthe HERALI

To The Editor Of fMe HERALD:
SIR-In your report ofthe City Coun.
ellis meeting, held on the 2lst inst,
am represented as having applied to
have Beaudry street graded. This is an
error. merely directed their attention
TO very dangerous hole in the center
Of Temple street that ought to be filled
up. There is not room for two teams to
pass at the same time. Should an acci-
dent happen at this place it would be
very serious, as the excavation is sever
al feet in depth and fully two-thirds the
width of the street. Please accept my
apology for trespassing on yonr yalua'
bic space. w. Y. HENRY.
Temple street, Aug. 22d.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
a ChInaman TansIated.

RIO VISTA, Gala, Aug. 23-To-day
while @. l.. Cfum. with the assistance
Of Chinaman, was digging at AN cid
flood gate on his ranch on Brannon
Island, the dirt caved in aud buried
them. With great difficulty Crum sue
ceeded in getting out, but before he
could extricate the Chinaman. the latter
was dead.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-24
tcuoLEI,A IN ITALY.
The PestIIencc Making Consider
able HeadWny,

ROME, Aug. 23.-The daily bulletin
Of the progress Of the cholera in Italy
is as follows: Bergamo three deaths.
Thirteen fresh cases have been developed
at Campo Basso, with four deaths.
There are eight fresh cases at Cuneo and
two deaths. Also fifteen fresh cases at
Carrara, with four deaths. There are
tive fresh cases at Naples, with no
deaths. There is one fresh case at Par.
ma and no deaths. There is one fresh
case at Cozenza and two deaths. Also
one fresh case at Turin, with two
deaths. There are no fresh cases at
Porto. At Manrizo there are three
deaths and four fresh cases.