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Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
The Problem.

A new world in motallurgy waits for
some Columbus to touch its unknown
boundaries and enter it's wonderful and
mysterious domain. Already leaves
and branches and flowers from it's PRO-
liic shores are drifting with siont mes
snses across sea that no prov OF OK
perisncc has ever crossed.
When tho key is found that will un
lock the mn ivelous combination that
holds the different minerals in such close
mbrace, it will bo seen that Nature has
in many ways boon doing the same
work and repeating tho lesson over and
over again In many form, and it will
seem strange that sciontists and even
the dullest student did not SEE and com
prohond tho miracle that had been 80
many times translated into the plainest
language Of actual dem nstraton.
1t will be strange to i!nd later age
proving the truth of the dream OF old
Alehemists, who, catching CLEAN Of
light, sought, in the crude alembic and
crucible, the solution OF the mystery Of
the formation of minerals.
We believe that TO the chemists OF the
future we must look Tor solution of
tho problem. A knowledge OF the con-
stitucnt clements OF tho material To be
operated upon mast add largely to tho
process Of successful and economical
separation.
Prof. Richards, In recent lecture,
statos that oxygen enters largely into
the competition Of all matter, and says;
"0xygeu is the matter royal
name. | might tell you how vast is tho
prevalence Of this wonderful element in
our globe. Half OF your grand old
mountaius are made up of this visible
gas-oxygon which rules over almost
every other elem mt Of matber. The
most precious things of the world are
made up OF this element essentially. The
uir We breathe is largely made up Of oxy-
gen, so is the water We drink, which re-
markable to say, is largely composed of
the same elements as fire. The two ele-
ments OF water, hydrogen and oxygen, are
SO lock ell in chemical Inion that separate
and unequal elemuuts are kept together.
The earth is one half oxygen. Take
lime, granite or any substance found in
earth or rocks, and you will find that
oxygen constitutes one-half of tho earth
matter; of air it consists only one-tiith
Oxygen, by its abundance, is worthy to
be called tho matter king. There is only
one substance f,rine-that withstands
the grasp of oxygen. While oxygen
is one.half of the matter Of the
earth, ons.fourth OF the mass Of this
globe Is made up of another element
silicon. You have probably never seen
silicon pure because oxygen combines
with it so readily. But every grain OF
sand contains silicon in the shape of
slick or silica, as does every hitof quartz,
every diamond that glitters, every blade
of grass aud every waving blade OF corn. "
-Miaing Reuiep.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

TINS grand old patriot, Allen @.
Thurman, of Ohio, will likely soon bo
here. iio will receive more than
.'roysl' reception from the faithful
Democracy Of this county, and all parties
will delight to listen to tho words Of
wisdom that will fail from the snge's
lips. Tho day Of statesmen in American
politics has not passed altogether. Sen
ator Thurman Ia a splendid proof of this.
Tho 'old man eloquent" will open the
Democratic campaign in San Francisco,
and there is every reason to believe that
he will visit Los Angeles during his stay
on the coast. At no point will he lind
warmer hearts or truer Democrats.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
r. r. DEL VALE,
warm climate. VS.. cold Ones
Of Los Angeles.


Ono Of tho oldest questions of dispute
Il M TO whether cold or warm climates
are the most healthful and conducive TO
longevity and the fullest mental and
physical development Of the human race.
Much osn bc said on both sides. Moth.
ing is moro common than the assertion
that cold climates tcnd toproduce strong
and hardy men of great mental ability,
aud that warm coHntries necessarily de-
teriorate people, both intellectually and
physically. Yot this statement is sue
cessfully met by those who hold other
wise. It is true that northern nations
are frequently hardy and strong in body
and mind; but this is largely the result
Of the fact that the climates which pro.
ducc them, paradoxical as 1t may seem,
are unhealthful and exceedingly trying
70 human life. In excessively cold reg
Ions tho drain upon vitality is so great,
and the struggle for existenceis so tiorce,
that only the very strong In body and
will.power can survive at all. The puny
and weak germs are killed of by adverse
conditions. Nature keeps up constant
and terrible warfare against man.
kind; and so II results in the
end that only chosen remnant
endure, to lend color to tho
claims Of the superiority Of cold northern
climes in the development of mon. On
tho other hand, Nature In the warm
south.lands is a kind and sustaining
mother to her Offspring, and cherishes
and supports all who have even the
minimum of vi al force. Thus the aver
age may not at all times COMPARE with
the survivors Of the inclenoncics Of the
north. Eut II ia the fault of other cir
oumstanees IL the equilibrium is not Pro-
served, and tho balance, even, thrown
on tho other side. II has been fully do
monstratod that the maximum Of mental
and physical force in human beings 10
reached In q temperate climate like that
OF our own, where the temperature OF tho
human body and Of the blood is not un-
dor the strain of great extremes OF either
heat or cold, provided the habits of the
people are such us will allow full do
velopment.
No natien In modern times has ex-
csllsd the ancient Greoians and Romans
In either the bodily strength and per-
fection OF their people, or their powers
of mind. They were both products of
warm climates. And wLon, according
to Sacred Writ, the Almighty chose a
favored land FOR his own peculiar pcoplo
tho land Of Canaan-Ho guided thom
to q country remarkably similar to that
Of Southern California in it's climate soil
and scenery. Aud the prophcts, war-
riors. poets and wise men OF Juisa have
never been oquallod sinoe. There is no
doubt that the climate OF Los Angeles
county 10 a. beautiful and snergizing as
any in tho world.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
Wind as q Moter.

The canal commissioners have granted
the privilege TO Mr., J. w. Beach of
this city to lay d pneumatic tube along
the line Of the Illinois and Michigan
Central canal from Chicago to La Salle
The invention was patented by Mr..
Beach iu November, 1882, aud he made
arrangements with a railroad company
to put il in operation along the liue OF
its tracks, but from some reason this
right was nfterward denied. The enter
prise which Mr. Beach proposes to in
corporate will be known as ihePneumatic
Transportation Company, which will
be composed, he says of substantial
capitalists. 1t is the intention to trans
port not only packages and letters, but
grain. Mr.. Beach is very sanguine rs
to the success Of his project, and says
that eventually he will extend his lines
to st. Louis by the way of Peoria and
Springfield. Tho tube between here
and La Sale will be ninety-nine miles
in length md seventeen inches in
diameter. The noter will be compress
ed air. and the inventor claims that a
speed of ten miles n minute eau be at
tanned. Both points from which the
material is sent are to be provided with
a device which will force the air into
the tube at a pressure of 100 pounds or
more to the square inch, and at either
end will be attached receiver. q lit
tie distance from which break will
be arranged in the pipe, so as to break
the force of tho article when received.
Provisions arc made for receiving
the matter at intermediate points
by disjointing the tubes. both
ends being enclosed in an air tight
receiver. Regular time tables will be
arranged, and at the start but one tube
will be in operation. Mr.. Beach pro-
poses to organize his company as soon as
possible and begin operations.
lie has received letter from West
minister, England, which states that a
similar tube between the house. of COM
mons and the central telegraph ofiice-a
distance of two miles-has been success
fully operated for some time.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

SOME time ago there was ruinor
(which, NO trust, was unfounded) that
the Steamship Company intended TO
withdraw tho Santa Rosa from the
southern line and place her on the line
bctN ecn San Funcisco aud Portland,
Oregon. Lately nothing has been said
Of this. and We presume II such was
ever the intention Of the Company. II
has been reconsidered. The over.
crowded passenger lists that even In
midsummer. when travel is supposed TO
seek tho mountain shades, have shown
wonderful weight Of patronage be'
tween tho southern ports aud san Fran
cisco on the STEAMERS, have doubtless
convinced the Steamship Company that
It will pay TO keep the Santa Rosa where
sho lis. II IL pays 10 maintain that
ocean palace now, M IL doubtless does,
when the fall travel begins the Com
pany will reapa veritable golden har.
vast
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
Tho Wrong Shoe.

"IIere, mister, you've dropped your
overshoe, shouted q gentleman in u
Mission street cur the other day, as an
old man got out at q crossing and ho,sted
his umbrella.
The old party didn't appear to hear,
so the kind hearIol passenger seized a
number twelve gum boot that lay ON the
hoor and hurled it after the obliv.
ious party, hi, property taking him
square in the back OF the neck rs the car
rolled away.
The passengers were oil astonishcd at
the shoe.loser's irritation, for he shook
his fist angrily after the car, and
walked off without picking up his rub
ber. Everybody roared, especially the
shos-thrower, until little boy stopped
eating peanuts aud said to him:
II CUES. you dropped that shoe your.
self, mister; you've only got one on. /"
And the explosion nearly Jared the
car off the track, as the benevolent
gentleman climbed out to catch the
next car.-San Francisco Post.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
Beats The Electric Girl.

AT present in London there is magi
clan who performs the most marvellous
feats, md consequently all the world is
flocking to SOC him. Among other won
ders and Oriental mystic is prepared to
put into pot on the stage, the seed of
any plant selected by committee of
beholders. During the time it will TAX .
to repeat ten times prayer to the
Prophet, tho seed will shoot into stem,
branch and bud, and will burst into leaf
and fruit. The grand mystery" is also
on the card. The company will take
a chain fifty cubits long, and will throw
one end toward the sky, where it will
remain M il fastened in the air. A dog
will bo led to the foot Of the chain,
when the animal will Immediately run
up and disappear at the other end. A
hog, rat, goat and young COW will
then be sent mp and vanish the same
way, after which the operator will draw
down the chain and put it in bag.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12


One Of tho most characteristic things
about the Republicans in this campaign
10 the way they are continually dinning
into the ears OF oil who will listen what
"Blains will do, should he be elected.
Hero worship, and man-idolatry count
for 80 muck with them that tho
"BlanIae" las bocone an established
feature OF tho campaign, fortunately,
however, we are glad to bo able to
assert, few, aud far between. With
Democrats It Is different. Democrats
never 20 into hysterics over their nom.
inees. Presidential candidates are but
American citizens like the rest OF us;
and there is NO un.American man.
worship in the Democracy. Ii Cleve-
land should be elected, "the people OF
the Uaited States," will, We hope,
through him as their representative and
Executive officer, in cooperation with
the legislative branch of the peoples
servants, inaugurate and carry out
many needed reforms; but wo will never
deify him, even if he does so-beeause
he will only be- doing his duty; and
among the most salutary changes that
will take place under his influence will
be checking OF tho monarchical ten
denotes that have SO prominently dis.
laysd themselves OF late years, Of
which silly man.worship ia the most
disgusting and alien to our form Of gov
nment. Az in tho game OF draughts
W hen all the linen" become "Kings,"
we take the crowns off, so with Amori.
can citizenship. Every citizon Of the
Republic is an uncrowned sovereign,
and not even the President has the
faintest glimmer of right in excess of
the humblest in the land. Mr.. Blaine,
true to the distinguishing traits of his
pirty speaks of "a change of dynasties, "
when there is q change Of parties in
power; and Republican speakers always
? rate Of "our rulers. in referring 10 the
servants OF the people who are temper.
arily Ia public office. We want no
'dynasties. and We have no "rulers. :"
This is government "of the people, by
the people, and for the people" Mr..
Blaine will discover this fact next
November.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

TuK Assessors of the various counties
In the State have mado returns to the
State Board of Equalization. There are
six counties in the State that show an
assessment Of over twenty millions, as
follows, Los Angeles. s24, 500, l20; San
joaquin, $50, 254, ,4i2; San Francisco.
1920, 1896, 757; Sonoma, S2G. .467 3i2; San-
ia Clara, s2s, 3OG.7l3; and Sacramento,
s2I.7l4.S2O.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
Haste The W edding.

Papa you will have to buy me- new
silk dress very soon"
"Why, its not long ago that l bought
you new silk dress. What's the mat
ter with that one, my dear"
"It is badly worn about the waist.
1t doesn't look fit to be seen."
"H'm. Isn't this the second silk
dress that young Mr.. Featherly has
worn out for you-about the waisi!'
m-I am afraid it is, papa" replied
the blushing girl, "but we have one
counsolation, you and /. 1t must cost
him a great deal for coat sleeves. -
Nes1 York San.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12


A PRESIDENT should know something
Of finance. Blaine, 1t is olaimod, is a
good iinancier; and We believe IL must
be admitted that such is the case. MIR.
Blaine was a Congressman twenty-five
years, n, u salary Of s500Oa year, max
log 81 10000, in all. Out Of that he sup,
ported his family IN extravagant style,
building regal mansion in Washington,
etc., aud managed to lay up, besides,
fortune, Ms many assert. Of from seven
TO fifteen millions; although his iiiond
WIN. Walter Phelps, in his letter to the
N. Y. Post, in defense OF Mr.. Blaine,
claims II is little more than two hundred
and fifty thousand dollars. At any rate,
Mr.. Blaine is remarkable iinancier.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
FOR RENT,
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ROOMS AND BOARD.

A fine new fourroom cottage for rent, cheap
Enquire at No. 80 Hayes street, East Los An
oeles iy3lu
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
A Life saving Present, ...i1H

Mr.. NJ. Il. Allison, Hutchinson. Kan,
saved his life by simple lrial bottle OF
Dr. Kings New Discovery, for consump-
tion, which caused him to procure a
large bottle, that completely cured him,
when doctors, change Of climate and
everything else had failed. Asthma,
broschitis, hoarseness. severe coughs
and all throat and lung diseases. it is
guaranteed to cure. Trial bottles free
at c. +. Heinzeman's drug store. Large
size 81.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

THE financial furry continues In Wall
street. 1t was evident from the COM
ineneemsnt that the depression would
asst for a considerable period, in the
Rast; but whether i. will overlap on the
year 1855, and finally reach the import
ance that has attached to previous long
ontinued revulsions, cannot with any
certainty be predicted until after this
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
An Eastern Earthquake.
FOREIGN.
Republican Frnnce.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE Congress at ver-
saIlles, adopted by vote OF 602 to 1866,
paragraph one, article two of the re.
vision bill. decreeiug Republican form
Of goyerniaent IT, be immuiablo. Para.
graph two, declaring monarchial pre-
tenders ineligible to the Presidency
adopted, 5y7 to 1853.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

"Do you think she's pret,y.' he cried.
81 do indeed, I'm really just wild over
that girl. Then why don't 20 in and
do the grand! Well to tell the truth,
it's Just here: None of the other fol-
lows will go wild over her at all, aud
there'd be no credit in brigning her
out"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

"What is the next thing to dude!'
was asked in fashionable parlor last
night, One lady answered an ourang.
outang, another an ape, but when lit
tie girl said the next thing TO a dude
was his undershirt the subject was sud
denly dropped.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
Daily HERALD
Herald steam Printing House.

The HsaALp Steam Printing hons~ Is not sur
,.>,sod by any job Printing osi'ce on the fAelho
coast, outsdo Of sau Frsncisco' In facilities 'of
scirs fob work. Low prices, good work and eH-
so,,tlon may be rolioi upon at tnis oiiice
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
Newspaper Consolidation.

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 1.-THE Dem
yer Republican and the Denver Tribune,
the leading Republican newspapers o.
the State, consolidated to-day. The new
paper is to be known as the Tribune
Republican.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
General West Denies Being for
Cleveland
The wniI street Bank 20 Resuu

New York, Aug. LII is stated
that Mr.. d. 0. Mills and Mr.. Charles
Osbone have decided to advance suili.
eient money to enable the Wall Street
Bank to resume tomorrow. Charles J +.
Osborne, ono of the directors, states that
tho loss to tho bank cannot exceed it's
capital OF five hundred thousand dollars
aud it is hot likely to be 30 great and
dcpositors will not have TO submit to
ANY delay in getting their money. There
10 no reason why fifty per cent should
not be paid out at once.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

Professor to young lady student
''Yonr mark is very low, and you have
only just passed. Young lady-''Oh,
| am so glad" rrofes or, surprised
"Why so?" Young lady--'I do 80 love
u tight squeeze.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
special Notice

Hereafter notices Of Companies societies
.hu,ch,,. ctc.. Will only be iusertei In he iisnALn
~ paid Advertisements. We reserve ioi 'isoa.
Of wor.hlp. a gratuitous dircctoty' w"eh VIII
appe,r every Sunday mornlng'
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

rbs u.a..p Office is CONNECTED with the sele-
rhone systom Of Los AngeIos city aud county.
Orders for Advertisements or Job work may
ont through this medium 10 number 10.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
CAPITALISTS

Who would Ikea paying investment in q non-
speculative, established business that will return
500 per cent. profit. will loarn something to their
advantage by sending their names to the p
Box men ntioned below. Interviews will then be
had, with Wow 10 investigation. partnership,
etc. None need apply who do not have means
and moan business, Address 7. q. Lock-Box No.
3i5, Los Angeles, Cal. augGtf
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

prsu,sno iiro... No. Q Union Square New
YORK Oiy, are agents for the HERALD hwil
constantly be found on salo on their counters.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

The HsRAhD IA tho official papor OF tho city OF
Los Angeles. Tho city delinquent tax lists and
all other municipal notices appear only in Its ool.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
nElp WANTED.

Young ladies and women wishing 10 work In
the factory the coming season can commence
Tuesday, August 18th, N. WELSH,
superintendent Southern Gala. Packing Go.
atIg7 -th- sa -su
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
To the Public.

OFFICERs CURRAN AND wEATHERMAN
" have been especially detailed TO carefully
and systematically examine all premises in this
city; and TO report upon the condition OF each,
as TO cleanliness. Citizens requested TO fully
cooperate with the officers In the performance
Of their duty. and thus insure that our city will
continue to deserve the well merited distinction
OF being the cIeanest and healthicst In the land.
Respectfully, q. Z. THoh.
August <. 1854. Mayor
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

Two pleasant furnished rooms, on suite. and
one single room for rent at No. Dellvuc Place,
on Pearl street, at the end OF sixth Street Rail
road The situation is delightful, commanding
an extensive view. uood board can be had close
at hand my9u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

Eight or ten intelligent, able-boded English
mon have Just arrived and desire fam work or
other employment. They propose becoming
permanent settlers and desire good homes. Low
wages will be satisfactory at fist Apply to NJ.
L. Wicks l21 8. Fort street. AugS-3t
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

first t-elass business man who will invest
from throo to Ave thousand dollars and his serv-
ices in sae legitimate business, In Los An
goles First class references given and required.
Don't answer this unless you mean business.
Address, for sn interview, Wholesale Merchant,
Box 1Oi5, Los Angeles, Cal. iy3lu
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12

Mr. u. N. Rowe Is the sanis Ana agent Of
the IikRALp.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
The ElectriCSupplyC Go.

No. 10 West First St. Cxidncy .Biock,)
Have on exhibition In working order and are pre-
pared to equip residences and public buildings
with eie,tric door bells, hotel and house annun'
GATORS, burglar alarms, door and window alarms
for house and stable, call bells for servants, port
able bells for invalid chamber electric gas light
Ing apparatus for residences offices, stores, halls
and churches
Work placed under our personal supervision
and warranted.
Inspection Is invited and estimates eheeriully
given. je29u
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
MRS, a, j. ADAMS,

Room 25 Schumacher Block, Fashionable Dress
maker. A perfect tit and host of work guarab-
teed and reasonable charges Cutting and fitting
q speciality. sugi0 I'm
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
WANTED.
WAN TED.

Five good hoicarriers, wages $3.50 per day
Apply ut New Hotel, San Luis ohispo.
aug6lw +. CLERY.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
Roons AND , BOARD.
ROOMS AND BOARD.

Large. elegantly furnished rooms, with board;
centrally located aud in the most desirable part
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-12
]. s. BARE. M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT.

We, tho undersigned boot and shoe merchants
OF the city OF Los Angeles, do hereby agree to
close our respective places OF business at the hour
Of o'clock P. N. every evening saturdays ex-
cepted), until further notice. We also agree
unanimously to close on Sundays.