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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
Rough on the Insects.

A gentleman Of refinement and cul-
ture, probably an editor, put up at a
San Antonio hotel. After he had been
there day OF so the landloard asked
him how he liked the place.
II like the town aud the people very
much indeed, but | am troubled with
insomnia"
"You don't look like a drinking
man" responded the landlord, incred.
ulously.
II mean that can't sleep"
swell, / know what will cure that,
too-some chlorslwill put you to sleep
s'I've got a better plan than that.
"What is it,"
"Give the chloral to the insects il
your beds. They Ave insomnia worst
than have. l caught it from them.
--Texas Syfings.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19

VIII have car load OF elegant marblsi cd
slate and iron mantels, from the louisville man
tel Company, on or before May 1st, Parties do.
string to secure one OF the finest mantels ever
brought to this Coast should send in their orders
| early mh2s-lm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
Bishop Pierce and Gen. Toombs.

Bishop George +. Pierce and General
Robert Toombs were classmates, and
they have ever been firm, true friends.
Both of them have illustrated the
grandeur of human intellect and the
power that it has to influence human
thought and action. Their success
each in his chosen field of labor-has
been wonderful, in part due to great in.
tellectual gifts, faithfully improved, and
still more largely due to better and
brighter agency-their wives. Ask
them, and they will admit it. The truly
great man is less great than his wife,
and always honest enough to admit it.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
April scheme.

whole Tickets, 90. Halt Tickets, 81
"a Tickets, $50. b6 Tickets. 500
Remlt Money or Postal Note, Bank Draft In
Letter or send by Express. ORDERS OF
Is and upward, by Express, can be sent at our
expense. Address all orders TO
2-d&w R. B. SPENCER. covington,Ky.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
K. of p.

OLIVE LoDaH No. 20. Meet first and third
THURSDAYS in the month at odd Fellows Hall
2. o. Building sojournalg Knights invited.
A. YoRBA. X. Of r. and 5. iai-fv
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH, 1884.

A Lawful Lottery and Fair Draw
fngs, 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 100000 for the prompt payment Of all
prizes sold
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
Eagle Corps, N. q. Q.

RseULAR meetings at tho Armory, Cour
street, every Friday evening ct o'clock.
W. H. H. RUSSELL,
Captain Commanding,
n Krrrup First aar0oent J.oIee
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
DAILY HERALD.
WEEKLY herald
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MoRSISe

Advertiscm nts inserted at reasonable rate
Job Work done to compete with Sai Francisco
leo style and elegance Of workmanship.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
Masonic Notice.

w Los ANaELEs LoDeE No. ~, Y. 4 A.
M M.-Tho stated meetings OF this Lodg
~ Mare held on the first MONDAY Of each
month ct 7:S0 ?. n. Members Of Pentalpha, No.
cordially invited
By order Of the W.. NJ.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
Defeat OF the wallace Mortgage
Tax Bill.

BAN Francisco, April ls.--Sacra-
mento advices state that the defeat yes.
terday Of the Wallace mortgage tax
amendment to the Constitution is the
principal topic Of conversation. Storke.
Of Santa Barbara, who voted against the
amendment, justities his action by stat.
ing that its passage would discourage the
building of new railroads in his section,
and Of which they were in much need.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
SOCIETY NOTICES.
Knights Templar.

C1uR DE- LION CoMxASpERY NO. 8. HI. 7;
Holds lis stated concayes at the asylum In Ma
sonic Hall, on the Third THURSDAY OF each
month, OF n O'Clock p. N. Sojourning Knights
Templar In good standing arc cordially invited
attend. BY order Of the E.. G.
N kEIoKERBocKEB, Recorder
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19

This is an excellent opportunity for those CT
small means to invest money in most promis-
lag home enterprise
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19

s. ]. BECK, President.
Tnos. J. CUDDY, Secretary. narlDtf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
McDonaId's Response.

INDIANAPOLIS, April lS-In the Senate
Mcdonald when til Washington dis
patches announcing the action OF the
Indiana Democratic Assembly was read
to him said: "The resolution requires
no response from me, but ac ion from
my friends in Washington City from
Indiana. 1t can not be otherwise than
gratifying to me.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19

TRENTON, N. j., April ls.--rhe Re-
,,,,nbllcan Convention adopted resolutions
that the wise, conservative and patriotic
administration of President Arthur COM
mands our cordial approval,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19
Execution of Theodore Hoffman

WHITE PLAINS, N. 7, April IS.-I'l 0
execution of Theodore Hoffman for the
murder Of Self Marks. jewish pedder,
attracted large crowd to-day, but only
q few were permitted to witness the ex.
ecution. Hoffman slept soundly last
night and ate sparingly this morning.
Aa the hour Of execution approached he
began TO grow nervous, but when his
spiritual adviser arrived he seemed to
derive some consolation. The condemned
man walked firmly to the gallows with
his minister. Prayer was said, and the
moose adjusted, The rope was cut at
7:8O A. M,
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-04-19

KEY WEST. April lS.--The war ships
Alliance and Tennessee aud two revenue
cutters and steam launches form a cor
don around the island to prevent the de-
parture of any Cuban expeditions.
Frank James Trial in Alabama,
CHATTANOOGA, April lS.-The trial OF
Frank James began to-day at Huntsville,
Ala, on a charge OF cons piracy TO rob A.
j. Smith, government official.
Gen. Gordon In n Helpless Com
ditiOn.
CAIRO, April ls.-General Gordon has
telegraphed Evelyn Barring that his posi-
tion is helpless unless Zebehr Pasha he
sent to Kartoum.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
STATE CORREsPONDENCE.
North Haven.

Only few ladies responded to the call to meet on Thursday afternoon to devise the best plan for procuring new carpets for the CongrsgationaI church, but as the greatest achievements have resulted from very small beginnings, it is hoped the desired end may be obtained. A sort of society was formed with Mrs. Reynolds, president; Mrs. O. B. Foote and Mrs. A. E. Bishop, vice presidents, and c. B. Foote, treasurer. It was thought best by those present to hold entertainments of various kinds during the winter, but the project is to be more fully made known later.
 The young people of St. Johns church have been very expeditions and their Christmas decorations are nearly all finished. Several members of Trumbull lodge, I. O. G. T., attended the district convention at Fair Haven on Tuesday last. A few of the friends of Miss Flora Stiles celebrated her birthday by surprise visit at the house of her father, G. W. Stiles, last Thursday evening. A very enjoyable time is reported.
 The board of directors of the Congrega- tional Sunday school have decided to conti- nue the use of the Peloubet questions on the international lesson for the year 1885.
 A number of the Freemasons from this place attended the annual communication of Adelphi lodge at Fair Haven last Tuesday evening, and are loud in their praise of the manner in which they were received by their Fair Haven brothers.
 The annual meeting of the Park commis- sioners is to take place this evening at the town clerks office.
 R. N Augur arrived on Friday morning with small drove of COWS and working cat tie, which he drove to Northford.
 December 19
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
STATE NEWS.

Hartford police are trying by "moral sua- sion" to suppress gambling. The Derby Transcript has issued neatly printed advertising supplement-. The Uncasville (Norwich) manufacturing company's mill starts up with eighty five new looms and reduced wages January 1. The Rev. O. o. Sargent has closed his la- bors with the Baptist society at Jewett City and will enter upon the pastorate of the Bap- tist church in Randolph, Mass, next Sun day.
 The Uncasville Manufacturing company, of Uncasville, which has been shut down for a year, will resume work January 1st with re- duced wages and eighty-five additional looms.
 The Scovill Manufacturing company, of Waterbury, which cut it's help down to three quarters time about two weeks ago, began running on full time again Tuesday.
 James Pooling, of Ansonia, started with his family on Tuesday for 8 visit in New York. About as soon as he was well started on his journey his house was found to be on fire. It was saved with slight damage, but Mir. Tooling's holiday was somewhat inter rupted.
 At Norwalk the condition of the hatters' strike remains about the same. The New ark Hat Finishers union has decided to as- sess its members five per cent. of their week. ly earnings to raise fund for the strikers. The Orange Hat FinIshers' association will assess journeymen two per cent for the same object.
 The directors of the Wallingford First Na- tional bank declared their first dividend Wednesday afternoon of per cent, payable on and after January g. They completely wiped out their premium account amounting to several thousand dollars, added $1, 800 to the surplus fund, making that SIS, 900, and still have on hand considerable sum of un- divided profits. The bank has never lost a dollar since it commenced, attributable, in 8 large measure, to the earefulness of Cashier Newton.
 The Prohibitionists of Midd1etown have nominated the following ticket to be sup ported at the annual city election next month: clerk and treasurer, John w Baker; aldermen, Wanton H. Sherman, Augustus M. Bidwell, D. R. Benham (to fill vacaney); councilmen, Calvin s. Harrington, William L. Allen, Jesse G. Baldwin, Chester Kelsey, Giles Bishop, Thomas B. Smith, John s. Fairchild; assessor, John F. Jones; recor- der, William H. Bishop; collector, Samuel C., Stevens
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
The Best of the German Wines.

A1CA-AOAA
 It is perfectly ridiculous for wine mer- chants to assert that the flower of the pro- duce of the vineyards of the Duke of Mas sau and of Prince Metternich gets into the hands of ''the trade" The best is almost invariably retained for certain imperial and royal cellars and for few favored customers. The ssSchloss" vineyard at Johannisberg ex- tends to only forty acres, while that of the Duke of Nassau, near the Abbey of Eber- bach, is only sixty acres; you may, there. fore, form some idea of the inadequacy of the supply as compared with the demand. The fact is that the wine usually sold as Jo- hannisberger does not come from Prince Met ternieh's famous vineyard. The best IS grown on the adjoining estate of Count Schonborn while most of that which is sold in England is the produce Of the vineyards around the village of Johannisberg, which, although not bad, is very far inferior to sec ond-rate growths of Rudesheimer, Marco brunner and Rauthenthaler. Berg-Stelnber- ger Cabinet, in the same way, comes, as rule, from vineyards in the district behind Hattenheim. The prices at which the sup posed Johannisberger and Steinberger are sold in England show at once that they can not possibly be what ignorant people suppose them to be. At JohannlsDerg Soou poIt1e of the Schlosa Cabinet" wine cannot be purchased under twenty marks, but you can purchase bottle of inferior growth, also la- belled 'Johannisberger," for fifth of that price. There are several growths of each district. You can get "Rudesheimer" at Rudesheirn for three shillings bottle, but for really frst-rate Rudesheimer you pay nearly three times that price, and the same with f'Marcobrunner'' and FtRauthenthaler." People who like Rhine wine of high class (and there is no finer tipple) must be pre- pared to pay very liberal price for it, and the present rates are likely to increase. In any case, the best plan is to obtain the wine from respectable wine merchant at Koln, CobIenz. Mainz, or Frankfort; but before en- tering into negotiations it must be remem- bored that good Rhine wine is very expen- sive, and I am sure no honest vender will controvert this assertion. The 'crack'' vine yards of the Rheingau are incapable of pro ducing a. twentieth part of the wines which are sold as coming from them.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
A APERIL0Us RIDK.
An old Man,s Unsuccessful Trial Ofa
 New Flying Machine.

New Flying Machine.
 HARTFORD, Dec 21.-Zephaniah Phelps is a man seventy-ive years of age, and is re- garded by the few of his neighbors who know him as a crank Phelps lives in an old hut in the woods near Avon, and has for years devoted all his attention to mechanical in ventions. He has two pet hobbies, perpet- ual motion and an erial navigating craft. Incidentally he has devised several machines which in no case have been patented. Many years ago he applied for patent, but failed to obtain it, and, disgusted with the whole system, he made no subsequent attempts to secure legal protection for his inventions. The models were thrown aside and in many cases burned by their eccentric inventor.
 Wadsworth tower is 8 tall wooden struc- ture over one hundred feet in height. It IS bullion the summit of Talcott Mountains and gives one of the finest views in the coun- try. It is fifteen miles from this city and is in summer favorite resort of pleasure-seek- CTS. In winter it is utterly deserted, the keeper, man named Cartlett, leaving it's breezy and freezing attitude for warmer, if more Iowly, quarters. On Friday morning Zephaniah Phelps made his way to the top ot the tower. He made several trips, each time carrying up pieces of machinery. No one in- terfered with him, and at 10 o'clock he had his latest machine in order and ready for use. It consisted of strong but light gas gener- ator, combination of cog-wheels and pull leys and two light pitch turbine wheels, both arranged at slight angle to the vertical. The whole contrivance, including two trian- gular wings, weighed about sixty pounds.
 The gas generator was easily worked and within a few minutes both turbines were in condition to start. The old man opened the valves and seating himself in loop of rope suspended under the generator pushed his machine from the tower. The turbines low cred rapidly and the hying-machine and it's rider moved slowly away. For 8 moment the machine rose few feet and then began to drop. Phelps found his generator losing power with every second and attempted to discover the cause. By some mistake he opened the discharge valve and instantly was falling rapidly, with his turbine motionless and useless. The only check on his descent were the two triangular wings. These spread out and checked somewhat the descent Still he fell with con- stantly increasing velocity and after descent of several hundred feet he struck the trees on the Simsbury plains below. His fall was broken, but nevertheless he lost his hold on the rope-loop and while the machine caught in the branches, he fell with terrible force to the ground below, breaking his hip and sev- eral ribs.
 The old man tainted from the pain and lay unconscious for nearly half an hour. Coming to his senses, his groans finally attracted the attention of chance passer-by, who came to his rescue. The cid man was nearly dead from pain and cold and tainted on being re- He was taken to neighboring house, about mile distant, and is now lying in critical condition.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
TOBACCO GROWERS MEBTs LexIslation Asked FOr-The spanish
 Treaty Denounced r1n ,,,ao;o1 yoaot;no of tha New England


 Treaty Denounced
 The special meeting of the New England Tobacco Growers association at the Capitol in Hartford Saturday afternoon was slimly attended owing to the extreme cold weather The meeting was called to pass upon me rnorial to Congress, drawn by c. G. Hub bard, of Hatfield, Mass, as directed at the annual meeting of the association at Spring field, Mass, last month. The assoeiation's executive committee reported in favor of this memorial, the points of which are:
 First-The abolition of the internal reVen- ue tax on tobacco and cigars and all the ma chinery of the law connected herewith Second-The retention of the high rates ot duty on all imported wrapper tobacco. Third That treaties of reciprocity with other na- tions which are schemes of doubtful utility to the business and trade of the country, that will largely reduce the revenues of the government and greatly injure farmers, manufacturers and laborers engaged in the production of tobacco and it's manufactured products, should be rejected by Congress.
 The general verdict of the meeting was in support of the memorial, and it was voted to present it to Congress. The coohe and slave labor in Sunatra was deprecated by some of the speakers as coming in competition with the cigarmakers in our country, and the pro posed Spanish treaty was opposed ln the strongest language.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22

living in the Annex, did large washing at ho me Saturday. While hanging out the wet clothes in the yard during the afternoon ahe began splitting blood. The hemorrhage of which this was the beginning caused her death half an hour later. Her lungs were in a weakened condition and her exertions dur ing the day resulted in the rupture of a blood vessel. Dr. White examined her and found the case to be as stated. Mrs. Somers was about fifty years old and leaves five or six children
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
COurt Notes.

Julius R. Denman, manufacturer of moroc- co cases and coach lamps at ST Greene street, made an assignment in insolvency in the as trustee.
 The case of Levi M Patch, the herdic driver who was arrested Monday last on com plaint of Margaret Johnson, who claims that he stole $24 out of her pocket last Sunday evening, went ever Saturday at the request ot ex-Judge Blydenburgh until December 29
 Patrick Tucker, the brother of Della Tuck CT who was sent off to Canada by Henry J. Wilmot, her alleged lover, was before the City court on Saturday morning. Wilmot in his own behalf testified that on last Sunday morning he was passing the Tucker residence on South Quinnipiac street, when Patrick Tucker, who was standing on his stoop, called to him. He started to go over and Tucker walked toward him. They met in the middle of the road and Tucker imme- diately fell upon him, struck him in the eye and mouth, then knocked him down and beat him severely.
 Tucker, in his testimony, said that Wilmot was standing inside of his (Tucker's) gate, and when he ordered him away Wilmot re- fused to go. He then attempted to put him out and Wilmot struck him, and he then de- tended himself. Tucker said he went away to work at Leete's Island on Monday morn ing and knew nothing about a warrant being out for him until he returned on Saturday, when he gave himself up. He was partly corroborated in his testimony by Thomas Keefe, who lives opposite the Tucker resi- dence. After hearing the evidence his honor said that he would let the case go over to December 29, when it and the one against Wilmot for abducting Della Tucker would be tried together
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
L. s. O.
The thirty-second annual

The thirty-second annual reunion of old Croton Engine company, at present known as the L. S. o's, will be held at Diebel's res taurant, 825 Chapel street, on Tuesday even ing, January 13. Hon. Henry B. Harrison, the incoming Governor of the State, who is an honorary member of this organization, has signifed his intention to be present. The 'sLatch Strings" will be seated for supper at 7:30 D. m. sharp.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
lIonday, December 22, 1884.
OHRIsTmAs MUsIO.
Special Services or Song And Prais
 At The Churches.

Special Services Of Song And Praise
 At The Churches.
 Elaborate preparations for the rendering of special programmes of music on Christ mas day are being made at many of the city churches, notably the Episcopal churches. A very fine programme is being prepared for both day and evening by Professor Shepard, at Trinity. Mr. Ford, organist at St. Pauls, will present specially fine programme for the day. Mr. Guion, director at St. Thomas is also preparing fine programme
 At St. Johns Episcopal church Director Rice will present probably the finest music ever given at that place of worship.
 At the Roman Catholic churches fine music, equal if not superior to any in previ- ous years, is being prepared.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
GrearPrObIem.

Take all the Kidney and Liver
 Medicines, Take all the Blood purifiers, Take all the Rheumatic remedies, Take all the Dyspepsia and indigestion
 cures, Take all the Ague, Fever and bilious
 specifics, Take all the Brain and Nerve force
 receivers, Take all the Great health restorers. In short, take all the best medicines in the world, and you will find that Hop -Bitters have the best curative qualities and powers of all concentrated In them, and that they will cure when any or all of these, singly or combined Fail. A thorough trial will give possi- tive proof of this.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
Will Stand By It.

When man says EEYou may recommend it for all it is worth over my signature and I will stand by it, his confidence in the article under consideration is unbounded That is what Charles J. Bright, of Middletown, Conn, says of "Kallocrine,' and well he may, for it gave him a new head of hair. If you doubt it write to him. Fifty cents at druggists; nothing else will do as we'll
 American Cough Drops Nquid) is the s'old reliable" family remedy for all affections of the head, throat and lungs. Keep it in the house. aug6 eod&w2w
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
nfed YerY suddenIY.

James O'Hara was found dead on the side walk in front of B. c. Lakes residence on Whal1ey avenue Saturday night. He died of heart disease. The remains were taken to the residence of the deceased at 78 Webster street. Mr. O'Hara was ssventy-thrse years of age. He leaves wife one year his senior and two married daughters.
 The wife of Alfred somerz, Q solored man
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
Advice to MIothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for chi1- dren teething is the prescription of one of United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething it's value is incalculable It relieves the child from pain, cures dysen- tery and diarrhoa, griping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving health to the. child it rests the mother. Price 25c a bottle.
 a9mws6w1y
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22

THE VoLTAIc BELT Go. of Marshall, Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vol TAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial for thirty days to men (young or old) afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vital ity and manhood, and all kindred troubles Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis and many other diseases. Complete restora- tion to health, vigor and manhood guaran- teed. No risk is incurred as thirty days trial is allowed. Write them at once for illustrated pamphlet free. d15eod&w1y
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22

From B. F. Liepsner, A. M, Red Bank, N. J. I was so seriously troubled with catarrh it seriously affected my voice. One
 bottle of Ely's Cream Balm did the work My voice is fully restored.-B. F. Liepsner bought medicine in thirteen States, but
 nothing helped me till got Ely's Cream
 Balm. In four days could hear as well as
 ever. I am cured of catarrh as we'll. It is
 the best medicine ever used.-Garrett Wid- rick, Hastings, N. '. d15 6tdeod&2tw
Morning journal and courier., 1884-12-22
City Oourt-CIvn side-Judge stud

City OOurt-C1vII Side-Judge Stud-
 ley.
 This court was in session for short time on Saturday. A jury was summoned, i'm panelled and sworn to try the case of M. J. Lawrence vs. H. P. Hubbard. Questions were raised as to the admission of evidence by deposition and the jury were dismissed till Saturday, December 27. It is an action to settle trouble about an advertising con- tract. The suit is to recover $114.17 alleged to be due Lawrence and the defense is set off to that amount for not publishing certain advertisements by Lawrence in publication of which he is proprietor.