Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-05-23

turned from New York yesterday by
the Raymond excursion. The train was
detained thirty hour at Albuquerque,
N. NJ. in company with four other de.
layed overland trains. The detention
was cansed by the breaking Of the
bridge over the Rio Grande near Socor.
no. He reports the river on IN immense
boom, about mile in width and run
! ming like raco-horse. The A. 4 p. X.
X. is still closed on account Of the
broken bridge ut the Needles. The ex-
cursionists rode and rambled around
town yesterday, and to-day will go out
In the country, some to Santa Monica,
some to the Sierra Madre Villa, while
others will visit friends in various parts
Of the city and country. These excur-
sionists are very pleasant class Of trav.
elers and seem to enjoy their trip very
happily.
Asa proof Of the great business ex-
pansion Of Los Angeles, and It's growing
Importance as Wholesale trade center,
we observe that the great Lick Paper
Mandatory has appointed the well
known stationery house OF Phil. Hirsch-
field 4 Co. as their sole agents for the
sale Of the products Of their paper mills,
in Southern California. This Is very
important movement that will enable
country merchants, publishers Of books,
papers aud pamphlets. and job printers,
to be supplied in Los Angeles at ''mill
prices" I" All kinds of wrapping. hard
ware. news and manila paper always ON
hand, a. will be seen by announcement
In their double-coluinn advertisement in
to-day's HERALD.
In another part Of the HERALD will be
found the advertisement OF the grand
opening OF the California Auction House,
d. Harris 4 Co. proprietors, at No. n
North Spring street. This new firm has
come TO our city to locate permanently,
and judging from the extremely low
prices asked aud their large and COM
plete stock Of goods, they will receive
liberal share Of our local patronage dur
ing the day and at their auction sales
every evening. Already their store Is
crowded during the auction hours by
customers, who marvel ut the large
quantity Of goods 10 be purchased for
mere song.
The Santa Ana Standard says: "An-
other little pest has put in an appear.
sncs In some parts Of the valley. 1t is
small green worm that eats everything
II comes to and grows Is fast as weed.
II IL working on nome Of the grape vines
in the valley and, where there are no
vines, is trimming the young apricot
and other fruit trees. Sulphur and
Buhsch sprinkled on the trees Is said to
be good protection The worm is doubt.
less the result Of the wet weather and
heavy growth Of vegetation and will not
stay long, but he Is not idle while he
does stay. Eternal vigilance IL the price
Of fruit this season
The opening Of PoweDls Wine Rooms
10 announced in double column advsr-
tisemsnt, elsewhere ia this mornings
HERALD. These rooms, located on
Spring street, opposite the Court House,
have been fitted up regardless Of cost.
and are, without doubt, among the most
elegantly appointed to be found on the
coast. The wines, liquors and cigars
will be in keeping with the appoint
ments, all Of the very best. The formal
opening will take place tomorrow even
ing, when Mr.. Powell expects to meet
his numerous friends and the public gen.
orally.
The special committee to which the
plans and proposals for rebuilding the
Also street and First street bridges were
referred, we understand, decided to re-
ject all proposals for wooden structures
and will recommend the acceptance Of
the bids for concrete bridges. A special
meeting Of the Council will bs held at
10 o'clock this morning to hear their re-
port.
There is considerable excitement
among the Spiritnalists Of our city on
account Of the expected visit Of Mrs.
Miller, for years . prominent materisliz
ing medium. and about whom sevsrul
books have been written. She has writ
ten to some friends in this city that she
would lssve Denver in time to arrive
here next Monday morning.
A sample Of grain grown in Antelope
Valley, was yesterday left at the HERALD
Office. The sample Of wheat was sown
in February. and is we'll headed, and
about three feet high, while the barley
sample was from March sowing and
thirty inches high. A good crop is Is.
surred.
All parties who bought choice Of seats
al the auction sale At the Childs Opera
House yesterday are requested to call st
the box office to-day. between the hours
Of 10 A. N. and 8 r. NJ, and get their
tickets %. on Saturday, the box Office
will be thrown open to the general pub
lie.
10 Justice Morgan's Court. yesterday.
Thomas Welch and Frank Wright. CON
victed Of disturbing the peace, were
fined $40 each, which they paid. John
Doe. same offence, paid S.. john Rhein.
ditto. was fined SO. or. in default Of
payment, ten days in Jail.
The excursion party due this morning
under the charge Of Major w. H. Tolsr,
has among Its members some first class
farmers. who will arrive here just in
time TO enter hsying and harvesting in
full blast. Their services will be needed
at remunerative wages.
These heavy rains have done vast
amount Of damage 10 hay and grain
over the whole valley. Much hay was
cut and lying in the fields. which will be
more or less injured, while nearly ell the
grain has been beaten dst.--Saa Ber-
nardino Times.
Jesus Corales, . well known thief,
who skipped the town after committing
larceny in the city. about eight months
ago. was captured by Constable J. A.
Berry, last night. in Sonoratown, and
lodged in Jail.
Thirty.four deeds. in one bunch, all
transferring ownership in the King
mine to the Eastern company, were filed
for record in the Recorders Office, San
Bernardino. yesterday.