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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
The PaIo Alto Grant.

Juan de Toro, one of the best known of
old-timers, has big suit on in the Su-
perior Court, before Judge Wade. 1t is
against Alfred Robinson, trustee for the
assigns of Don Abel Stearns, and is to
quiet title to league of land known as
the Palo Alto grant. Few, even of thoee
best acquainted with the Spanish and
Mexican land grants of this county, ever
heard of this tract of land. From the
argument made yesterday before the
Court by Don Juan's counsel, it would
appear that the Prietos, who at
one time owned nearly all the big
grants in the south end OF
the county, claimed to have title to
the ranches Los Coyotes and Los Ala
mitos. Afterwards there was law for
bidding the patenting of any one claim
of more than eleven leagues of land. But
the Coyotes contain thirteen leagues.
In getting patent for the Coyotes of
thirteen leagues and for the Alamitos of
four leagues, or seventeen leagues in all, +,
the boundaries were 30 changed as to
put ten leagues in the Coyotes, six in the
Alamitos and one in the Palo Alto grant
This tract lies between the two big
ranches, along the San Gabriel river,
where they join the Cerritos ranch, and
short distance due south OF Artesia.
Mr.. Gordon Adams appeared for Toro,
and Mr.. Evan Of San Francisco for the
company.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20

the matter. "We have not asked
the people," said he, "to vote for any
particular site; but this has been given
US and we deem it suitable one. If
some other site is more desirable let it
go undetermined and afterwards be voted
upon by the people. Let us ask for
offers for sites. At present we have no
other offer OF site except this. Remon-
strances have been chiefly from the north
and west. Neither Boyle Heights nor
East Los Angeles object to this site.
There are 742 more children attending
school north of First street than south.
But let it be the sense Of this board that
the wish of the people should be con-
suited in this matter"
Governor Gosper thought the PROPOSE
ton to leave the question of the site to
the people was not practicable. He
favored the proposed location, all the
pr Jtests and petitions to the contrary,
n ,twithstindi lg. He thought that "a
small element was represented in the
opposition.
Mr.. Whaling favored the resolution, as
it gave the people the right to decide in
the matter. He offered an amendment
to the effect that if the board could get
good offer for site south of Third and
west of Spring it should be accepted, and
that the city should be asked to donate
the Castelar-street lot absolutely, 30 that
it could be sold if necessary and the
money used for the purchase of another
sic
Governor Gosper wanted to suspend
action for the present, as the board had
already taken the wisest stand possible
in the case. Mr.. Ellis thought that
action should be taken Immediately.
Mr.. Cox expressed an opinion that if
Mr.. Ellis resolution should be passed it
might invalidate the bonds. He wanted
to secure an opinion from the City At
torney that this objection did not lie in
the way of adopting such resolution.
Mr.. Pomeroy expressed himself as of the
same opinion.
Governor Gosper moved that when the
board should adjourn it should be to
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock. This
was carried. Mr.. Mcintosh moved that
a special committee of three should dis.
cuss the legal questions involved in Mr..
Ellis resolution with the City Attorney,
and that the latter official should be
asked to be present at the meeting We'd
nesday afternoon. This was carried,
and Messrs. Mcintosh, Ellis and Gosper
were named as members of this commit
tee.
The board then adjourned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
A RUNAWAY.
The Horse and Wagon Go Over a
Ten.FOOt Rank.

The Horse and Wagon Go Over a
Ten.FoOt Rank.
Yesterday afternoon gentleman named
Mayer had horse and light spring
wagon belonging to Wickersbam's
stables, on Buena Vista street, just north
of Temple. Something frightened the
horse, and, getting away. he inconti-
nently started across lots for home. He
jumped off the sidewalk into a vacant
lot behind the University Bank, swept
around the rear corner of that building
by a very narrow way, barely escaping
deep cut close to the wall. Away he
ratified over the rough surface
of the vacant lot between the
bank and the Murtietta building,
and close up to the latter,
where the lot is ten or more feet above
the sidewalk, the beast lesped to New High
street, the vehicle pitching complete
somersault right behind, and almost over
whelming him in the ruin. Getting
into the street, the wild equine became
confused in his ideas, and hesitating as
to whether to turn and go to Temple
street or to keep on north, he turned
nearly twice around in the street, and
then tried to twist himself and the wagon
around telephone pole. Not succeed
ing in the attempt, and seeing a big pile
OF large stones on the Beaudry
lot to the north, away he few to get in
extricably entangled there. Here the
upset bed OF the wagon caught in the
houlders, and taking advantage of its in
ability to follow freely, the mad mustang
proceeded to kick himself loose from all
entangling alliances, and having SO done,
he went off quite contented on q quiet
jog towards the stable. The wagon was
an indescribsble wreck, but the horse,
which was captured and brought back,
had escaped without scratch. Judge
Cheney's courtroom was almost emptied
of those who were assembled to hear the
Renault trial, and from all doors ran
curious people to see what made all the
noise; even the bank was forssken.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
A MARROW ESCAPE.
A Morphine Eater Found Nearly
Dead From The Poison.

A confirmed morphine eater by the
name of s. Levi was found on Main
street, opposite the st. Elmo Hotel,
yesterday, in a state of stupor almost
resembling death. He was conveyed to
the Police Station, and DR.. Wing was
summoned to bring him back to life.
After a long struggle, during which it
appeared not at all likely that his life
would be saved. he was at last restored
to consciousness. 1t is not known
whether he took the poison with suicidal
intent or not. He has been out of the
County Hospital but a short space of
time. Poverty and dissipation have
united to make the man an outcast.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
AmUsENIENTs. A
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
N II. C. WYATT, Lessee and Manager.
r. 8. DOUGLAS, Associate Manager.


GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
m H. c. WYATT, Lessee and Manager.
r. 8. DOUGLAS, Associate Manager.
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY. AUG 10,
The jolly German comedian and sweet singer
CHAS. A. GARDNER,
...(oUR cARL) )....
Under the management of Sidney R. Ellis,
MONDAY, TUEsDAY AND WEDNKsDAY--
In his new romantic, picturesque comedy,
FATHERLAND!
Life ia the TYrol.
-....................
Thursday, Friday. Saturday and Matines,
KARL THE PEDDLER
New songs, new choruses, everything new.
Beautiful scenery; double Tyrolean quartette.
au14 I'd
DEOPLE'S THEATER.
II North Main, near First street.
W. @. CRosBIE and G. 7. ARPER, Managers.
Second Week and Undoubted Success OF the
True Exponents Of the Irish Character.
JAMES M. WARD AND
CARRIE CLARKE WARD
For week comm encing
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10TH,
ssINSH aVOGUEO
Or the 'sWanderiDg Piper"
Replete with New and Beautiful Scenery, Irish
Songs, Dances. Jtgs, etc.
Matinee, Saturday and Sunday at p. m.
Popular prices, 15c., 25c.. 35c.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
A Suspicious " oman.

A woman who keeps barber shop in
the New England House, on Second
street, between Los Angeles and San
Pedro, called at the District Attorneys
Office yesterday, and wanted the proprie-
tor of the house arrested. She was rather
suspicious of his intentions, and wanted
him arrested rather for something he
might do than for anything he bad done.
The warrant was not issued.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
EsIt sAa.E-ssts Properly.


NOR SALE-ON ACCOUNT OF MOVING TO
Il the country, now offer for sale, cheap, my
fine l)t, with barn, N W. corner Grand avenue
and Seville rect This lot having the beaetit
of curve on Seville street. makes 1t one of the
finest lots on Grand avenue for a fine residence
For prlcs, ETC., address ]. M. SPENCE. Eur
bank Cal. au2O 3tf
dor SALE-A CHICKEN RANCH WITH
IL 200 chickens COW and calf. 200 foot
chicken house, long lease rent $40 per month.
Apply second hand store. l25 s. Main aus I'm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
FOR RENT-HOUs SEES.

lNoR RENT-HOU5E5, STORES, LONG LIST
l. to select from; free carriage Los ANGELES
RENTAL AGENCY, 1 NJ Fort st. jv23 I'm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20


VXTADE & wADE-GENERAL CHEMICAL.
w Analysis and Assay business, corner of
First and Fort sts. aus II
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
HHstk Il RS.

NEUsTADT d PIRTLE, DEALERS IN
IN county and city school bonds: bank, street
railway and manuf company's stocks; loans
made on real estate and collateral security at
current rates. ~ W. I'd ST., Burdick building.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
FINANCIAL.

pACIFIG LO AN COMPANY-LOANS MONEY
L in any amounts on all kinds of personal
without removal. diamonds, jowelry, seal-
skins, horses, carriages, libraries or any prop
erty of value; also on furniture, merchandise,
ETC., in warehouse; partial pc, ments received; ;
money without delay; private offices for con-
sultation, WILSON & DEGR0Of, Managers.
Rooms Id aud Is, No. 32h South 5pr ng st,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-20
Democrats, Attention

The members of the Democratic County
Central Committee or the Fifth Supervisoral
District of the County of Los Angeles. are
hereby notided that there will be held meet
ing OF the District members of the said County
Cent al Com mittee, fol the purpose of placing g
in nomination candidate for Supervisor to
be balloted for on Tuesday. Septe mber g. 1889,
aud all members of the Committee from the
following Precincts are requested to be present
at No. Ill West First street. in the City Of / os
Angeles. at 3 p m, OF Thursday, August %,
1889.
Elizabsth Lake Pr'cinct La Liebre Precinct
Esperanzs Lancaster
Ravepna I" Newhall "
LRngs " Palmdale
Santa Susanna San Fernando "
Glendale Burbank
La Canada Garvanza "
South Pasadena Precinct.
CITY.
First Precinct Second Precinct
ThirtyDrst Precinct Thirty second Precinct
Thirty third Thirty-fourth
thirty fifth Thirty-sixth
Thirty-seventh Precinct.
Said districts to be in accordance with the
Proclamation of Election issued by the Board
OF Supervisors of Los Angeles County.
JOHN P. MORAN,
Vice Chairman,
Democratic County Central Committee.
W.s. WATERS. Secretary au2O I'd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26
EPISCOPAL MISSIONARY MEETING.
Addresses from Bishop Peterkin, Rev. DIS
Newton and Jackson, and Rev.
Mr. Iunsten.

The Richmond CITY Missionary Society
Of the Episcopal churches OF Richmond
and vicinity held its first meeting after the
summer vacation at St. James church last
night.
Bishop Whittle presided, and the reports
OF committees showed aprosperous growth
and condition Of the society.
Addresses were delivered by Bishop Pc
terkin. of West Virginia DR.. Newton, OF
Monumental DR.. jackson, Of Grace, and
Rev. Mr. Funsten, OF Christ church.
Bishop peterkin spoke upon the causes
that hluder missionary WORK and Interests
and urged a. cure the dissemination OF
missionary information.
DR.. jackson spoke upon the Work
Among Men" and called attention 70 the
St. Andrews brotherho0ds OF st. James
aud Grace churches particularly, dwelling
upon the local missions conducted by these
brotherhoods. and urging the churches to
a hearty cooperation.
Dr. Newton gaYe an interesting account
OF the missionary aspect of the last Gene
ral Convention At New York. and Alr. Fun
stem eloquentlv detailed the work Of
Bishop Patteson in the Melauneslan
Islands.
This society has a fine prospect OF wide
usefulness in the diocese and IN foreign
fields. Two missionaries in Brazil are being
in part supported BY It. and eyangellsts and
missionaries III this State are under Its care:
The anniversary meeting Will De heid
January 9Th next. ami preparations are
being made for q most interesting OCCASION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26


lie who strols up Fifth avenue and no
ficcs the recent -cNCn-stOry addition 70
the buckingham Hotel Is compelled 10 ask
himself whether its proprietors are not
Getting ready for the Worlds FAIR OF ls!l
But a more intimate knowledge OF the
iarge patronage of this popular hotel would
indicate that tins additional room would
be Immediately used by those VINO are a.
ready familiar with lis hospitality. The
addition referred 10 j. a decided conu1bu-
ZION 10 the attraction OF the avenue, which
is already replete in this quarter with the
beauties Of architecture, for surrounding II
are the homes of the aristocrscy OF tho
clty. and right across the street IL that
MAGNIFICENT cathedral of which New York
ers are SO proud. with its spires newly hn-
ished. The new part OF the Buckinghsnl'
like the old, lsof course perfectly hreprooi,
well ventilated, and has been tasteIuiIy
furnished aud decorated. The ground moor
contains the gentlemen's parlors. when
are ycry elegant. Although the patronage
of the buckingham is largely OK transient
nature there Is still such comfort IN us
charming appointments that 10 readiiy at
tracts the rehned aud cultured OF the iahd;
Considering the character OF the house ana
ifs location (the finest in all New YORK.
one would be likely To predict that another
addition will be necessary peiore the
Worlds Fair comes around, although the
Buckingham now has extensive frontaSes
on three streets.-<hep York Is,aes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
Howitzers Want an Addition to Their Ar
mory-Jackson-ygard Park.

The Howitzer, want an addition made 10
their arInofg on Seventh street for the pur-
posc of adord,ng them dr.liing-rOom.
Their formal petition was presented 70
the Grounds and Buidiugs Committee last
night. They ask that 5000, or so much
thereof as may be necessary, be approprl-
atoG 20 tu.ld shed IN the rear ot the Ar-
morv on the oity spring lot on hoftp
Seventh street.
Capta.n John 4. Hutchinson and Lion
tenant Charles g.. Bo5ner appeared before
the committee and explained the necessity
Of this addition % their building. They
said they have no shelter under which to
drill in rainy weather, as the Grmofy was
not built for drilling purposes:
The committee recommended 10 the
Council that the appropriation be made.
The City ATTORNEY sent communication
10 the committee saving that Slt3l has
been appropriated 20 purchase land IN
Jackson Ward for o park; that the persons
who own the land between Second and
Third aud iii and Bacon streets (where It
ia proposed 10 make tine park value thcr
lots as follows 81. Z. Murphy, $3.50; ".
". Cosby, Jr., $50; L. VI. Holloway, $50;
II. SwinefOrd, $50; W. Goddln's estate,
$500 Mr.. Rcbman refused 20 put a value
upon his lot.
The Attorney said the laad might be ac-
CURED 40 jess cost hy condemnation but
IN view of the small appropriation made
- this purpose he thought best TO submit
the facts 10 the committee before taxing
any further action.
II was recommended that the City NJ
tornoy be instructed 20 institute coudem-
uatiun proceedings to acquire the land
The Committees on Schools and Accounts
and Printing did not have tEor meetings
yesterday, as neither committee had
grrrtlm DrespUt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26

There was an exciting runaway on Four
tecnth street yesterday moraing. which
cauSel temporary suspension az opera
t.ons on that usually crowded thorough
fare.
Ii was few minutes before II o'clock
when a frightened horse was eeen 20 dash
down Mil street from Virginia - Four
teeuth. and ont the latter to Main and
thence toward, Rockctt5 for more than
a. half square, when bee was captured.
When the horse plunged into fourtoenth
street at about four-minutc galt but one
wheel remained on the vehicle to which he
was Litchel. and this one was dropped by
the aAle breaking whom Oh Fourteenth
street about halfway between Cary and
Main. The frightened animal continued
ON his Journey until stopped with only the
shafts amt thc front part of the vehicle at
tachol. and these We're travelling SD rapid
lv that tucv hardly touched the street at
an. 30 far as known Ho one vas hurt nor
did the horse appear To be very seriously
injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26
Mrs, WINSLOWS SOOTHING
VI SYRUP

Rev Syyanua Cobo tnus wriios In the Boston
Chris,ian Fireman: We would by 10 means re-
commend any kind Of medicine which we dii
not know to be particularly for Infants
But Of Mrs. Winslow's SO0thing-syrup We can
speak from knowledge: in our own family Il
has proved blessing indeed b. giving an in
FAINT troubled with colic pains quiet sleep aud
ths parents unbroSen rest at night Most
parents can appreciate these blessings. Here
is an article which works 10 perfection, and
which is harmless; for tho sleep which it az
fords the infant s perfectly natural, and tho liz
tie cherub swa6e5 as bright as a buitoo.'
And during the process Of teething ~ yalueis IS
incslculahe. We have frequently heard mo-
theirs say that they would no. 10 without 1t from
the birth OF tho child I'LL 1t had finished with ths
teething siege on any consideration whateVeE
Sold by ali druggists. 70 5cents bottle
fe l6-eOi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26
RAILROAD INCREASE.
FIGURES SHOW THAT THEY DID
$4,000 900 MORE BUSINESS THIS
YEAR THAN LAST.
A Very Good Exhibit for tho Old Domin-
ion, Floods and Crop-Faiiures
Notwithstanding.

There are now forty-fve railroads in
the State of Virginia.
Seven Of these. nearly all short lines
have begun operations within the past
twelve months.
General James c. Hill, Railroad Com
missioner of the State, has received reports
from all of the roads except eight, and he
is urging these to hurry up, so as not to de-
lay him in the preparation Of his annual
report.
General Hill and his assistant. Captain
Sumpier. are busly engaged on this docu-
ment. much OF tho data Is IN the hands OK
the printers. and they homo to have 1t
completed by the 18th of December.
GREAT INCREASE.
Al of rho roads report an increase IN
their business over last years operations.
and it is clear that but for tho heavy eX-
pense entalled Ivy reason OF ram. and
hoods and consequent damage 70 trac K ana
hridccs. the net earnings would have been
unpreccdeutedly large.
While tho aggrcrate, have not yet been
made. General Hi and Captain Sumpter
think the increase in business over last
year viii reach something over Sj,OOO,OUO.
FIGURES.
The gross receipts Of all the roads in 1887
were 2lG. .6s3, sd. .06: for nine months lu lo8S
they were Sls, ,653. .iG2 u, aud the Indications
are that the increase this year Will be IN
about the same or larger proportion.
The Norfolk and Western Company re-
port their earnings for the last wear .as
SOB. .3I8.19 rs against 1887, ,GqG.4i for
ninc months last year. Operating expenses,
81. JOS. 1874. The company handled l,3i2.-
$40 tons of bituminous coal. 22S.l29 tons %
coke. and 22t.gS9 tons of ores quarred
In NirrInia. The company constructed
ls 21-l01 miles of new road and laid 1860
tons Ol now steel rails.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26

Walker Smith. small colored boy. was
charged With stealing lot of beans worth
t.h r.rf-. the property ot 1. J., SguuGH.
Walker >4id he knew Mr. Squircs's little
..n Nel. and whom he SAW the little fellow
r.i. f.e bean. in an alley. where he had
dropped the bag aud spilled them when re-
turning FROM market. he only picked them
up all Ian of, PLAYING with the ooy.
I.rt asked why be ran when he saw Mr:
Squire. coming Walker said he was afraid
tiD gentleman was going 20 beat hlm.
llr youthful offender was whipped n
count bv an older brother rather than spend
fnt.l days iu Jail. which was the alterna-
ti, oIercd by the Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26
LIE BISHOP RANQUETED.
Right Rev. a. Van do vyver Entertained
bv the nIcGil! Union.

Tho banquet rendered the Right Rev.
Riehop Van de Vyver last evening by the
McGill Catholic Union was IN all respects
a most ENJOYABLE affair. Everything passed
OF pleasantly.
The Bishop and invited guests were well
coined in few well-chosen remarks by the
president. DR.. ID. }. Coleman, in behalf OF
Tho union. to which the Bishop responded
briefly. commencing the work of tho or
ganizatiOn.
Then came what ia considered the most
ENJOYABLE of all bnnquets. The substan-
tials with which the tables werc heavily
laden had been bountItully supplied by
the Committee Of Arrangements.
WIT AND HUNioR.
After q general charge had been made
on the edibles wit and humOr begun to
CAPTAIN Frank W. Cunningham sang
Child. Your Fathcrs Calls Come"
and, in response 10 an encore' MIN
strel Boy"; Mr.. ID. A.. Kenehck gave
a s0liloquy from Hamlet; Mr.. VIII
the LAWYERS: Mr. John Il. Higgins gave a
recitation entitled William Tell Among the
Mountains; Mr. James Golden sans. the
comic song Of Mcintyre Mr.. John
4. Delany rccited Macaulay's Tribute
10 the Catholic Church; Rev. Father
Fahey sang The Harp by Moore; Mr..
John A. Healy recited an old-tlme
Democratic speech: Very Rev. Father
Frioli SANG the song believe We OF All
Those Endearing Charms" Mr.. Frank
Antilottireciteda apiece called THE Wharf
Rat: Mr.. William +. Eeddy sang two Of
his favoritc comic songs" Bridget Dona-
hoe and Mr.. O'Rielly."
Rev. Father Crowley. Of Brooklyn, re-
sponded to the toast the City of Brooklyn
and its Clergy.
Father nernev sketched the pnst career
Of the union and the bright prospect ahead
for it's continued success.
Mr. John Finnegan sang the song OF
Kathleen. aud Nlr. $. l.. Kelley reclted
John Boyle OReilley's poem on the Battle
OF fredericksburg.
TIE UNION.
This ended the programme for the eve
nlug.
This organization is ono Of the best
literary societies IN tho South. and II Is
rapidly increasing in membership. The
Indications are that IL viii soon DO second
TO none of its kind in the South.
over eighty members and guests sat
down 20 the banquet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26

This important body viii hold itsregular
meeting tonight at the Young Men $
Christian Association building.
Gnc last monthly meeting discussed the
subject of "Iithiug.' and incidentally
touched upon the various modes and
methods Of raising money for churches
and religious institutions.
BY unanimous vote the same question
was chosen for the meeting TINT will be
held tonight.
The alliance viii also be called upon 10
consider the question Of sending repre-
sen.atiycs 10 the national meeting that
win bc held IN Boston the first week IN
December.
Al the mcctinr in October there We're i
number Of ladies' No class Of religious
workers can be more interested IN the mat
ter Of ranng money for the church. They
wore assured OF a cordial welcome 10 the
meetings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26

The following cases were disposed Of in
this court Yesterday:
Edward Is. Bruce d Go. as. William Lally.
Verdict and Judgment in favor OF the
plaintiff for Sgl.
james Schopf rs. W G.. Snead's admins
tratrix. Judgment IN favor Of theplalntii
for = lj1.eS.
ia. iuLhard rs the metropolitan Life
Insurance Company. judgment Tor the
defendant.
The remainder of thc dav was spent IN
arrumpnt before the Judge IN the case of
Alice Oliver and her husband. Il. T. Oliver,
rs. the metropolitan liie-lueurance Com
panv. This suit, which is before the Judge
without any jury. is brought % settle the
validity Of policy hcld by one of the
plaintiffs in this company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-26

Coroner Taylor yesterday received Dos
tal-card from Mr. L. DuUett, of Red Hill,
AlUemarle county. asking that the en-
velope taken from the body of the cOlored
man recently found dead in a sealed box
car brought here from the West be sent 20
him. The envelope contains " Il. Il. Hen
derSon i'm writing supposed 10 be in tho
hand of the deceased, and Mr. Durrett
thinks il possible that he may identify
H.. The Coroner viii either forward the
envelope or a photograph OF it.
MIR. Durrctt writes that three Henderson
bows went from that neighborhood 20 Ken
turkv