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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
TINE sALvAr.on AMY.
A Fair idea of It's Eccentric Methods
of Revival Work.


London Correspondence Courier JournaLl
The official organ Of the army, The
Var Cry, is hawked about, Sunday and
weekday alike, at all their services, and
1t has tremendous sale. A glance over
any single copy of this paper will give
fair idea at once of their eccentric meth
DDS, and Of the way they are getting on.
You will be struck first, in reading the
sheet, with the peculiar nomenclature Of
the Salvationists. They are "blood and
fire soldiers" Their prayer-meetings
are ''knee drills" and those held early
in the morning nre 'halleiujah break
fasts. The women of the com
pany are Hallelujah heiresses
to glory" otherwise called "sal.
vation magnets" Their professions
are ''glory marches" Earnest exhorta.
tions are ''red.hot shot" A service for
relating experience is "Salvation sharp.
shooting meeting" and the enthusiasm
with which such gatherings close is de.
nominated "Hallelujah wind.nr." The
personal names given TO converts are
equally striking. "Hallelujah Jacks"
are in great abundance. Other male
celebrities are "Happy Charlie, the Con
verted Gardener;" Happy Jim "Hal-
lelujah Cheap jack" one called 'Six
Feet of Salvation, and another bearing
the suggestive title Of "The City-road
Devil Dodger."
Then there is the "Hallelujah bar.
ber, the "Hallelulah pos.man. and the
"Hallelujah schoolmaster, while among
the female salvationists are "Happy
Charlotte" Happy Eliza" and very
effective worker called welsh Kitty"
The testimonies givea by converts fur.
nish additional food for thought. One
tells us that he found smoking to be his
besetting sin. and he could get no peace
till he had dug hole in the garden and
buried his nine pipes" Another used to
get SO drunk that ne once clay down in
tub Of butter and thought he was in
bed" Another declares II used to be
hard 'un before joined the army, but
ever since then I've been an angel" Still
another thanks God because he's saved
from tobacco, beer, snuff and hell;"
while, as crowning proof of the bene.
fits of religion, another remarks: "0n
Sunday / used to have nothing in the
cupboard; now l can take friend home
to breakfast and give him beefsteak.
But the reports from officers, which
the War Cry publishes, give the best
idea of what is being done. They come
from all parts of the field. and are in the
style of regular war dispatches One
informs us that "two rebels vera shot
ON Saturday night aud four on sunday"
From another place we learn that .'ban.
ners are flying and the Devil crying"
Another says: ''Open air meeting
good. Capt. Lily Jennings beating the
drum. Great CONSERVATION One cap.
tain sends word that with procession
OF six he "stormed the town." Another
reports "a great smash-up in tie Devils
kingdom and still another gives the
cheering information that "the Devil
turned and fed as we approached But
the best Is that which reports "tEe
Devil completely routed and a host Of
prisoners TAKEN
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Raidins Poker Games.

The police last evening raided poker
game on Main street, and took in Eve
persons. Judge Morgan announced to
the parties arrested that they were
guilty, under the law, Of 4 misdemeanor,
and must put up $40 apiece for their ap-
pearance before the City Court on Mon
day, at P. NJ, which amount they de-
posted with the Chief of Police and
were let 60.
Later bean poker game was pulled
on Commercial street, and four persons
engaged in friendly game offreeze-out,
were taken in and put up SO apiece for
their appearance on Monday morning.
The next pulling was tan game in
Chinatown, where three eamesters were
captured, who put up $50 apiece and
were discharged to appear on Monday.
A studhorse poker game was raided in
Sonoratown, and five persons taken in
for gambling, and released on the pay.
ment Of $40 apiece to appear before
Judge Morgan ON Monday.
On Spring street an arrest was made
Of five persons for playing poker, and
as they did not have the requisite wealth
to give security for their appearance.
were sent to the lookup till Monday.
The amount of bail put up was
$3.50 in all. During the past six months
the city has taken in $500 from the
sporting men, in the way Of fines, and
seems to be deriving a snug revenue
therefrom.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Taken from Life.

In its notice Of the above play, in
which the Jay Rial Combination will
open in this city ON the 18th instant,
the Chicago Herald says:
A more decided success than that Of
last night we have not witnessed in
many . day, and both the play and
players deserve every sign Of approba-
ton they received. ssTaken from Life"
ID more legitimate piece Of melodra-
matte work than either THE World"
or "Youth, +" indeed, in deftnsss Of con.
struction, in variety and vigor of char
actsr, and in the possession Of sustained
interest which carries away our feelings
and emotions and hurries rs along with
hungering and q burning. we can only
liken II to such plays a. ''The Ticketof.
Leave Man," The Colleen Bawn," etc.
In ''Taken from Life" there is certainly
no such scene Of human interest q the
raft incident, but ~ . play it is 20 far
superior that II can scarcely be CON-
pared. Two-thirds Of sThe Worlds"
success depended upon the scenic artist
and the stage carpenter. In 'Taken
from Life" the actors have the best of it.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Extension of Los Angelo. Stree t

A large meeting Of property holders
met yesterday st the Council Chamber at
2 P. NJ, to consult with the Board Of
Public Works IN reg .rd to the opening
of Los Angeles street. A long discus.
sion ensued, participated in by Messrs.
H. D. Barrows, s. Rees, Frank Sabichi,
Louis Mesmer,W. Kerckhoff. s. G. Foy,
Sidney Lacey, e. +. Spence. J. Kiefer.
and others. The propositions before
the meeting were three:
First-To extend Los Angeles street to
the Plaza, and thence to Alameda street,
at present full width.
Second-To add 60 feet to the width
Of Negro Alley, by cutting away the
buildings ON the west side, from the
present terminus of Los Angeles street
10 the Plaza. and from the Plaza TO Ala
media street, to open a street about so
feet wide, to correspond to the width Of
the street on the east side Of the Plaza.
Third-To cut street Of requisite
width through the old buildings and let
Negro Alley take care Of itself.
None Of the propositions were adopt
ed, but . committee Of FIVE. consisting
Of Messrs. E. F. Spence. J. Kiefer, s.
Rees, H. D. Barrows and Louis Mesmer,
was appointed to view the property and
report to m adjourned meeting to be
held on Tuesday next in the Council
Chamber. Tho committee then viewed
the locality. and the majority seemed to
be decided to open to the Plaza the full
width Of Los Angeles street, about $50
or 100 feet. The diversity Of sentiment
clearly indicated that the properly
owners would not agree on any plan Of
improvement that would not be stopped
by costs or by the courts, as ell the
other plans have been stopped.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Pasadena.

Business gentlemen who contemplate
becoming residents Of the Southern
California Paradise" when the South
ern Pacific Railroad is opened, should
secure the commanding building sites now
offered for sale in the beautiful orange
groves Of Mr.. James Smith, on Orange
Grove avenue They are located on o
hillside, looking east, having splendid
views of the entire San Gabriel valley
and convenient to Postofice, schools
and churches. Mr.. Smith has also
some lots on the main thoroughfare
and business street, Fair Oaks avenue,
between Hotel Raymond and postoffice,
the corner lots Of two aud . half acres
each having frontages Of $50 feet by 206
feet. jan30-tf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03

for which poll tax receipts are issued, Ia
mere trifing."
The Grand Jury recommend the entire
abrogation Of the system Of collecting
road poll taxes in labor, which, under
the law, the Board Of Supervisors have
full power to do. and offer the following
suggestions:
|. That the system Of roads be estab-
liahed as completely as possible and the
location, width and tsrmini Of each i'm
portant thoroughfare designated.
2. That in each district one or more
principal thoroughfares be selected for
Improvement.
3. That the revenues Of that dis.
trict be devoted, SO far as possible. to
the improvement of said thoroughfare
or thoroughfares.
4. That, for this purpose, the most
improved road-making machinery be
employed. thus performing the labor at
minimum cost.
5. That experienced and thorough
men be employed to supervise this labor,
under the general direction Of the County
Surveyor. or that the work be let out by
contract TO the lowest bidder, payment
not to be made until the road is in
spected and approved by the County
Surveyor.
6. That all thoroughfares thus i'm
proved be graded uniformally and
crowned or ''turnpiked," as so desig-
mated, and, where the natural surface is
not suitable for arosdbed, that it be Gov
cred with gravel.
7. That all roads undertaken be i'm.
proved continuously and thoroughly, so
far as the revenues allow, and that, in
the succeeding year, work be resumed at
the point where last discontinued.
This portion Of the report is most in
teresting and thorough, giving full his
tory of the road system Of the county,
and we regret that the crowded state
Of our columns presludos its rublica ion
entire.
THANKS RETURNED.
In conclusion the Grand Jury desires
to return thanks TO the District Attorney
for faithful and efficient services rem
derej; also 10 the Sheriff and his Depu.
ties and to the various county officers
for reports furnished and general cour-
tesies.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Vines and Vine Cuttings.

EDITOR HERALD-Before leaving Los
Angeles permit me to inform your read.
ers that, in anticipation of brisk plant.
ing season have contracted for a large
lot of the .rarest varieties of vines and
vine cuttings most needed in our new
plantations. am anxious, OF course,
to dispose of them, not having engaged
them for personal use. Those who in.
tend to plant or to create nurseries
would do well to send to my Office for
price-lists and descriptions.
CHARLES A. WErMoRE.
No. Ill Liedesdcrf ST., San Francisco.
lw jan27
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
COURT REPORTS
Superior court-Howard. J.


SATURDAY, Feb. 2J.
Estate of Weinshank, ct al, minors
Return of sale Of real estate heard and
confirmed.
Pico vs.. Cohn ct al-Motion to tax
costs continued until Monday, February
4th, at 10 AN
Estate and guardianship of T. JEFF
White, minor-Annual account con-
tested. V.R. McCarty sworn. Case
argued and submitted.
Estate OF Z. +. Beach, deceased-Will
admitted to probate. r. NJ. Beach ap-
pointed executor. Bond 5000.
SET FOR MONDAY.
Estate of r. B. Dyer. deceased--Let-
ters of administration.
Estate and guardianship Of Henry Kel-
ler-Account
Riddle ct al. Va. Allen ct Atrial.
HINES, J.
Farmers and Merchants Bank VS..
Thomas-On trial.
SET FOR MONDAY.
Dubordieu vs.. Dubordieu.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Assisnes's Sale Extraordinary.


The entire stock of diamonds, watches,
iswelry, clocks. solid silver and silver
plated ware, etc., Of Platt & Berman will
bs sold regardless of cost. This is an
opportunity seldom If ever offered before
to the public. All goods warranted to
be ~ represented or money refunded.
Sale commences Monday, February 4th
aud continues-time unlimited. Platt d
Berman, old stand.
Our watch repairing and manufaotur-
ing department win continue y hereto
fore ina first-class and thorough work
manlike manaer. We are the only prac-
ticAl Matchmaker and engravers in the
city. flatt 4 Berman.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS YESTERDAY
COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL
ST. CHARLES
The Great Natural Demand.

In order to supply the great natural
demand for remedy of real merit. one
capable of cleansing the system, purify
ing the blood, regulating the liver and
acting on the bowels, the California Fig
Syrup Company has commenced the
manufacture on large scale of con-
centrated Syrup of Figs, and is sending
out trial bottles to be given away, so
that it costs nothing to try it and con-
vince yourself of its efficacy. And as
every family needs bottle, it is also
for sale in so cent and 81 bottles at all
drug stores. G. F. Heinzeman, whole
sale agent Los Angeles.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
passengers Due This Evsn,ns.

The following is the list Of passengers
BY the Southern route to arrive in Los
Angeles at 4:45 o'clock this evening,
specially telegraphed to the HERALD
from Casa Grande, Arizona, at 10
o'clock last night:
M E Mason, San Francisco; Mr. Geo
Watson, New Orleans; Mn w B San.
hey and child. Arizona; D Patterson,
Geneva, N Y; DR. w B Kennedy and
wife, Connscticut; Mr. Thomas Watkins,
Belleville, Ont; Mr. + Won Schlegel,
Minneapolis, Minns George Nsuns. Cen
tral America.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Personal.

A magnificent stock Of watches, dia
monds and jewelry i now being closed
out At 10 First street, between Spring
and Main. The stock is from the well
known and extensive house Of H. Bohn
4 Co.. Of Chicago and Dsnver, Colorado.
and is worth your time 70 look at il. as
II must BE- sold. Goods all warranted ss
represented. Sale every afternoon and
evening. J. A. TuRSEn 4 Co,
janis Auctioneers.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
The Leader.

We are the leaders Of Southern Cali
ornia Of the latest styles and novelties
of hats, caps and furnishing goods.
SIEoEL, THE Halter.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03

SHuOHS vIrALIZER is what You
nssd for Constipation. Lon Of Appetite,
Diuiness and all symptoms q Dyspsp-
-. Prics 50 and - csnts pr bo}tle.
Deld by G. +. Heinsemnn, la NORTH
NaIn s1r1o4
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS made misera-
BILE by that terrible cough. Shiloh's
Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by G.
F. Heinzeman, l22 North Main street
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure. Wv
guarantee it. Sold by C. +. Hsinzeman,
l22 North Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Job Lot.

In our windows We displsy this week
job lots of gents furnishing goods. You
oan ses everything marked in plain
6xurss. sHosz-
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03

Will You sUFFRR wish Dyupspsia
nd Iyer Ceap1ainel ehiloha Vial.
i.sz = 1aaFnnlso1 g gaFs YQ4: eoN ~
O. ,. nalnaa. - NxlA uafn 1lIesi.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
Horsford's Acid Phosphate
IN skAsIckNES.

Prof. AdolPh OFT, New York, says:
II used Il for ssasiokness during an
ocean passage. In most Of the cases Tie
violent symptoms whieh chAzsctsrizs
that disease yielded, and gave way to .
healthful action Of the fanotions inn
paired"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure. Sold by C. F. Heinze-
man. 122 North Main street.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03

CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet hrsath secursd hy Shiloh's Catarh
Romody. Rries 80 eau>s. Hanal L.
jseteE iRes. SID ~ G, = Heinsemnn
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
cRAnp suRy RrpoRr.

A Long session-Msnassmsnt of the
county Hospital Commended
The Ususi Condemnation OF the
Court House and Jail-County
Ofncers-Present Road Tax 5ys-
tenn Condemned = Amendments
suaaested Thanks to Omciels.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
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Maximum Thermometer, 65
Minimum Thermometer $50.
Total rainfall In past "a hours, 2.94.
a. 3.7<
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03
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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-02-03

an indictment, the Grand Jury think
that an official Investigation Of the Chief
Of Police should be held by the Council.
COUNTY ROADS.
On this subject the report is full and
exhaustive. 1t opens with the following
showing Of the amounts received for
the road fund and how it was ex-
pended:
Road poll taxss-lsbor. ~, ,07o
koad poll taxes-cash-. 800
Total from psrsonal taxes....--... o,oeo 90
From direct property tax.....--....-. 1898 %
Total expenditures. ~. .l05 9s
Of this sum g, l67.67 was paid out
by order Of the Board Of supervisors
for the purchase and condemnation Of
land and other expenses (not reimbursed)
attendant upon the opening of new
roads. This leaves s2l .s2s.1 10 - the
sum actually expended in making and
repairing roads, bridges. culverts, etc.
OF this sum 81, ssS. % was paid in sala.
ries to Road Overseers.
The report then goes on to discuss at
great length the injudicious manner in
which the large sums collected for road
taxes have been expended and condemns
without stint the system OF working
out" road poll taxes. On this subject IL
says:
There IL an insufficient check upon
the individual road masters, and should
one Of them choose TO neglect his duties
and draw money for service half rem.
dersd or not rsndsrsd at al, there Is lit
W 70 prsvsns he doing %. up 10 certain
limits BssIdss. ths work dsns BY these
roadmastsrs aad The men under their d.
reoiion + mos1ly b Z dasul1ury WV,
witheat concsrtoe aetion, eea>inniey. =.
telllgant dIzvs>kon ~ iuncaetone1s.
NpsA = ~ hhas Win. ~ dllui> "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
SPORTING.
THE BICYCLE TOURNAMENT
OF the Boston Bicycle Club Opens with
Bad Weather and a Small Attend-
ance.
RnSnnN Can't os

BosroN, Sept 25.
The inclement weather seriously inteferred
with the first days races of the Boston Union
Athletic company's bicycle tournament and
the attendance was consequently limited to
several hundred. In order not to disappoint
them, il was decided TO run the races if pos
sible, The track measures six laps TO the
mile and was in fair condition. There were
seventeen entries for the first race.
The half mile race opended and Hunter of
Beverly, J. Millsrd of Providence, Whitney
of Boston and Sellers of England, appeared
at the scratch. Sellers took the lead and
held it easily to the finish. Sellers time was
minutes and S23 seconds.
In the three mile open pace, the starters
were Gaskell of England, Millard of Provi,
dence, Hunter of Beverly and Haven of New
ton. Gaskell won and Hunter flushed second.
GaskelPs time was 10 mih and $50 sec.
1t commenced to rain heavily as the third
race mile run for Boston riders was called
and they started in the drenching down pour.
Whitney and Bryant Of the Ramblers and
Theodore Rothe started. Whitney went
ahead in the fifth lap and won the race in J
minutes 39i seconds; Bryant second.
As it continued raining, the remaining
races were postponed to Monday afternoon.
The tournament continues tomorrow and
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
DOWN A BANK.
Cars Fall Twenty-Five Feet and Burn
Nobody Seriously Injured.
ToRoNTo, Sept. 25.

TORONTO, Sept. 25
Three Pullman cars and the private car OF
Chief Engineer Hannaford of the Grand
Trunk express train for Montreal and Boston
left the track near Pickerng's station last
night, owing to broken frog AMI went over
an embankment twenty-five feet high. At the
time of the accident it was very dark and the
rain was pouring in torrents The crash OF
the rolling cars, screams of women and
groans and shrieks Of the wounded were ter
rible to listen to.
The horrors were multiplied when the
chief engineers coach took fire. The flames
burned furiously despite the pouring ram, and
we're quickly communicated to the Pullman
coach that came next, though there the flames
were checked. A large number of townspeo
pie quickly gathered and aided in rescuing
the passengers from the burning Pullman car
As quickly as possible the passengers were
called together and roll was called when il
was found that about dozen were injured
but none seriously. One of the coaches wa,
smashed into kindling wood, and all were
whirled over and over several times, ye
many escaped absolutely unhurt, while tn,
most of the wounded who were slightly in
jured were taken to Whitley where medica
aid was procured. The damage to the tracl
and rolling stock is estimated at 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
OUT OF WHOLE CLOTH.
A Story of DefalcatiOn Utterly Denied
by its Victim.
boston. Sent. %


When questioned this morning by report
er at the office of the New England Telephone
Co, Mr. II. n. Downs, manager of the Erie
Telephone Co, referred in the following
terms to the allegations made against him of
fraud.
The statement published regarding myself
is utterly untrue. Whoever is the author of
that statement is the author of an audaciOus
falsehood. lie out of whole cloth. 1t is said
for example that the Dakota Telegraph Co.
was bought through me for the Erie Co., that
paid ostensibly $4,000 but really only
100000, thus appropriating $4,000 to my
own use. This concoctiOn is absurd as well
as false. | had nothing to do with the trans
action and not penny of the money passed
through my hands, nor did hv to Europe or
anywhere to escape the consequences of the
dishonesty of which l was not guilty. The
story that | went away at all could scarcely
impose upon anybody in Boston, for have
been seen here continuously up to the time
when this malicious report was sent out for
publication. My denial of the invention does
not rest on my own statement alone, | am
supported in it by the president, the treasurer
and the directors of the Erie Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
FINANCIALAND COMMERCIAL
New York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Sept 25.
FLouR-Recepts, s,s24; EXPORTS SS5l, Sales l7,-
300; No. 2, 800 %; fancy white Western, extra.
5 so a 90; common TO good, 2 50 3 so; good TO
choice, 3 65 as 20; City mill extra, 90 n 5 rs;
superfiue,2 40 a 90; st. Louis extra, 80 a 70;
winter wheat extra, 40 ab75; Minnesota extra,
? IS a q 20.
wnEAT-Receipts, Sil,i75 exports, SO 7Vi; sales,
Az, 900; No. 3 red. 7sI; No. red, s5l; elevator
No. Red State, %: No White state, ".
RYE-hrm.
BARLEY-casier.
CORN Receipts l46,65O bushels exports. i,6I7;
sales, 6S,0OO; spot No 3, GA; No2, 6s.
OATs-Reccipts, l0O.Sl2; sales. $1,000; No 3, 32l;
do White, 20; No 2, S24 a S2i; do white. 81 al;
No !, S4l; do white, AZ Mixed Western. Sat u q; [;
white do, rs n 43; White State, 70 a i6l.
SUGAR-Cut loaf and crushed IA "a; granulated,
81; white extra G, 81 a 81; yellow, II a AZ mould,
o..
PETRoLEUM-United, IA bid.
TALLow-easer.
BEEF-steady.
PORK Mess spbt, 1878 l7OO; clear back,
10 90.
LARD-at o "A IL; refined, Q5.
BUTTER--easier.
CHEEsE-hrm.
Freights-steady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-09-26
THE OAR.
Richard n. Fox Offers Purse OF $500
and the Championship Trophy TO
the Oarsman who Can Win il.

TORONTO, Sept %.
Richard X. Fox of New York writes to the
Toronto Mail, signifying his willingness to
give purse of $500 for a single scull race of
Ave miles with turn, to be competed for BY
Edward Hanlon, VIM. Beach and John
Teemer, and in addition the championship
trophy of the value of S2500, to be known as
the police Gazette Championship Cup"
which will be the only emblem of single
scull championship in the world. The trophy
is to be the personal property of any oarsman
who shall win it three times in succession.
Arrangements will be made for the race on
receipt of favorable replins from the oarsmen
named.