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Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

AN EXCELLENT bill to introduce in the
next legislature would be one to allow
the payment of state and county taxes
in two semi-annual installments. The
new constitution makes provision for
such a thing, and all needed is an act
vitalizing that wise provision of the fun
damental law. Our city taxes are so
payable now and it is found to be a great
relief to the taxpayers. If the state
and county taxes could be made to fall
between the time for paying the city
taxes, so that people could pay one OF
the four installments in the two classes
of taxes every three months, the tax
payers would find it easier to meet their
obligations, and it would be better for
the public generally, for the reason that
less money would be withdrawn at any
one time from the channels of trade.
During the sessions of the last legisla-
ture the HERALD urged this measure on
the attention OF our representatives, but
none of them seemed to realize its i'm
portance. Will some of our lawmakers
take it up in January and earn the graf
itude of the people?
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
EUCALYPTA!

This popular table beverage excels any
mineral water on the market. 1T is NOT A
MEDICINE, but delicious beverage prepared
from double distilled extract, and containing
all Of the valuable medicinal properties of the
Eucalyptus leaf. 1t is highly aromatic nd de-
lightfully refreshing. 1t exhilarates, but con-
tanning no alcohol, it does not intoXicate.
1t is a popular beverage with the tired brain
worker, and all that class who have that all
gone feeling in the morning and who suffer
from malaria, catarrh and all disorders, in
famation and other affections of the mucous
membrane of thesstomach, bowels, kidneys or
bladder. 1t purifes the breath, restores lost
vitality and agreeable to the weakest stomach
Taken half hour before meals it gives q
splendid appetite. II induces refreshing sleep
Those suffering from that terrible symptom,
insomnia. should drink half tumbleriul just
before retiring. 1t acts directly Oh thu. nervous
system a tonic 1t is purely Vegetable
preparation, containing no insoluble matter, SO
that those suffering from calcaseous deposits
may drink it with perfect safety Give it e
trial Price, $500 per dozen. For sale every
where.
Los Angeles Chem. Co. Limited,
12141m SOLE PROPRIETORS.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
NOTICE OF SALEM ACTION FOR
PARTITION,

DEFEREE'S SALE-MARTIN LEHMAN.
~ Plaintiff, VS. George ?. McLain ct ais, de-
PENDANTS.
Notice of sale under decree in action for par
titiOn.
Under and by virtue OF an order of sale and
decree in an action for partition issued out of
the Superior court of the county OF Los Ange-
les, state of California, on the 10th day OF De-
cember, $780, in the above entitled action,
wherein Martin Lehman, the above named
plaintiff. obtained decree of sale and parti-
tion against George 2. McLain ct ais, defend
ants. on the l6tn day OF December, 1890,
which said decree was, on the 10th day OF De
cember, 1890, recorded in judgment book 20,
page 226, of said court, am COM
manded to sell all that certain lot, piece
or parcel of land, situated in the city
and particularly described as follows to-wit:
All that certain lot situated on the easterly
line of Main street south of Second street. com
or formerly of Harris Newmark, thence south
SO degrees east along the southern line of said
Newmark's land one hundred and ninety-three
U93) feet, more or less to his southeastern cor
ner; thence north 81 degrees east along said
Newmark's rear line twenty and three -fourths
l203) fert, more or less, to the southern line of
along said line of Bishop Amat south SO de-
grees east to the western line of land conveyed
by one Blanch E. Clinton ct ais: to James Smith
eft ais. by deed recorded in book 16l, page 500,
of deeds, in the Office of the county recorder
of Los Angeles county, to which said record
reference is hereby expressly made: thence
along the western line OF tne land SO conveyed
to James Smith ct ais, distance. OF one hun
dred and three -fourths (1O0M) feet, more or
less, to the northerly line of land now or form
erly of c. E. Thorn; thence north SO degrees
west along said line of Thorn to the easterly line
of Main street, and thence along said easterly
line of Main street eighty (SO) feet more or less,
to the place of commencement.
Public notice is hereby given that on Friday,
the 9th day of January, 1891, at 10 O'Clock a.
m of that day, in front OF the court house on
Spring street, in the city and county of Los An
geles, will, in obedience to said order of sale
and decree in partition, sell the abOve-described
property in one parcel, to satisfy said order Of
sale, to the h CHEST and best bidder for cash,
gold coin of the United States rs follows: 10
per cent. of the purchase money at time of sale,
remainder after confirmation of sale upon exc
cution of deed.
GEORGE p. PHIt BS, Referee.
Dated December H. 1890 1917 law st
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

HAD the congress now in session the
sense to attend to the business OF the
country for the few remaining weeks it is
in power, it would do much to cause the
people to forget how little it did do in
the two years of it's existence beyond
plot and plan for party ascendency at
any cost. To pass fair reapportion-
ment bill; to reform Porter's partisan
census in certain places, notably in New
York city; to pass a free silver coinage
bill; to drop the Lodge force bill, and
similar bad measures, would win back
Republicans who are dropping away
from the party in all parts of the
country. But, talk of Bourbons, no lot
of men ever sat in any congress with
such absolute inability to learn or forget
as these. The president stands at the
very head of the bad class as the bright
est example of Bourbonism the country
has ever known.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

nificence which characterized the mem
orable engagement of the American and
National opera companies and the Emma
Juch company on their two previous
visits. Complete scenery, properties,
electrical and mechanical effects, are
carried for each opera.
The sale of seats for the entire engage
ment commences at the Grand opera
house box Office at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing, and those who wish to procure seats
will do we'll to get them as early as pos
sible.
JOSEPH GRIsMER AND PHGBE DAVIES.
Phoebe Davies occupies a peculiarly
unique place in California dramatic an
nails. She is the pet and protege of San
Francisco. Born in that city by the
Golden Gate, and educated there largely,
she is, above all others, the most fa-
vored of all the gifted daughters of Cali
fornia; she is the star of the Pacific
coast, and it is probably only question
of time when she and her husband,
Joseph Grismer, will have theatre OF
their own in San Francisco, and these
tours through the country, delightful
as they are to the people living on the
circuit, will be among the scenes of the
past.
They present melodramas great deal,
because the average audiences seem to
desire it. Their coast clientele is faith
full and enthusiastic.
Possibly the loyalty of Californians to
their gifted daughter has a great deal to
do with 1t; but Californians generally
are too level-headed to indulge in such
rhapsodies unless talent as well as ma
tivity had say in the matter. Phoebe
Davies has an:extraordinary amount of
vitality, considering her rather slight
physique, at her command, which is
guided intelligently by poetic insight
and expression which always gain her
the attention and applause OF the more
intelligent portion of the audience.
The play to be presented during their
short engagement at the Grand opera
house is the romantic military drama.
Beacon Lights, which has made a great
hit all over the entire northwest. The
sale of seats opens this Wednesday
morning at 10 am. The season COM
prises Saturday matinee, an evening
performance on the Goth, and an even
ing performance on Monday, the 22d.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

The fact that Johnny Davenport, of
New York, is the real power behind the
Lodge force bill, and that that worthy is
spending much thine in Washington
lobbying for that bill, will satisfy most
unprejudiced people as to just how much
desire there is for purity in elections
contemplated in the measure. Johnny
is always anxious to have fraudulent
votes made difficult to procure. About
as anxious as sane and prosperous man
would be to get his own throat cut.
Senator Hoar joyfully accepts of Daven-
ports help for the bill. If that is not
prostitution of patriotism there never
was such thing.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
EMBARRASSED BANKS.
Ex-senator Wallace Makes a Failure--A
Dakota Bank Fails.

Dakota Bank Fails.
CLEARFIELD, Pa, Dec. 16.-The Clear
field County bank closed its doors this
morning Depositors are made safe by
a mortgage on real estate for three
times the amount of their deposits. The
owner OF the bank is ex-United States
Senator William A. Wallace.
Excessive tightness in the money
market was the cause OF the failure.
The Clearfeld County bank was a
private concern. 1t was several years ago
a state institution, but latterly did
a collecting and exchange business.
The depositors have been secured by a
judgment bond and mortgage on valu-
able coal lands in this county. The
deposits aggregate $475,000. The secur-
ity is double the indebtedness. The
entire indebtedness of Senator Wallace
is near $400,0 and his assets 5000, 900.
MINNEAPoLIs, Dec. 16.-A Journal
special from Huron, South Dakota, says: !:
The Huron national bank suspended
this morning because of the withdrawal
of 5000 of deposits. The bank officials
declare that provisions have been made
to pay every dollar due creditors and
depositors.
The depositors had been steadily
withdrawing money for a month past,
evidently scared by the financial strin-
gency. Individual deposits, subject to
check, dwindled down to less than $780,
600, and certificates of deposit in the
same rate. The bank could not stand
the strain. There is general confidence
in the bank being able to carry out its
promise to make good all deposits.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE ABBOTT ORGANIZATION

THE ABBOTT ORGANIZATION.
When the Abbott season closed last
May, Manager Pratt declared it to be his
purpose to reorganize the company
wholly, and to secure the greatest Eng
lish opera organization in existence.
Four months nearly were required to get
together the new company, but Mr.
Pratt seems to have made good his
word, from accounts. The new company
is said to be not only the strongest that
has ever supported Emma Abbott, but
that is to be found IN the English opera
field today. In numbers it is larger, and
artistically, as whole, it is stronger, so
critics concede. This is shown by the
company's ar pearances in eastern and
western cities OF largest size-Chicago,
St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Cleveland,
etc. from all of which come the most
f1attering accounts of the superb manner
in which the operas put on by the Abbott
management are sung. In ensemble
parts especially the company has won
surprising favors. For instance, when
Ernani was produced in Cincinnati, the
CommercialGazette said: "No such opera
has been heard in this city," and the
same words were used by the Globe of
st. Paul, and Tribune of indianapolis,
when the same opera was produced
there recently. Ernani opens the en-
gagement here next Monday night, at
the Los Angeles theater, and then we
will have full opportunity to Judge
whether or not the words are verified.
Emma Abbott will appear as Elvira,
supported by full cast, chorus and
double orchestra. Ernani is OF the he
roic school of opera, founded on Victor
Hugo's great story of the same title, and
in it Verdi achieved some of his most
brilliant work. The entire repertoire is
in keeping with the,great tragic opening
Prices for the Abbott season are 81 so,
81, SO and 20 cents.
THE JUCH COMPANY.
The engagement of the Emma Juch
Grand Opera company to appear at the
Grand opera house next week for three
nights and Saturday is creating more
than ordinary interest in musical circles.
The Juch company is much stronger this
season than last, both in numbers and
ability. The list of principals include
such famous artists as Georgine Won
Januschousky, Dora Escott, Marie Free
bert, Louise Meisinger, Otto Rathjens,
Payne Clark, Franz Velta, E. N. Knight
and Pier Delasco. The operas selected
are for Christmas night, Myerbeer's
grand opera, Les Huguenots; Friday,
Gounod's Faust; Saturday. Wagner's
opera, Lohengrin.
The Emma Juch orchestra of thirty
seven solo instrumentalists accompany
the Juch company on its tour 1t il
under the baton of Mr.. Adolf Neundorff,
who has composed several operas, and is
one of the best conductors in this coun-
try. The chorus numbers eighty care
fully trained voices. The operas will be
presented with all the wealth and mag
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

of imminent danger on the frontier all
that time. Others have trifled with
the gravity of the situation, and this
old fox has gone on with his deviltry
unharmed until the track of his MUIR
derous career crossed that of Miles's
career. There was at once a collision,
and now Sitting Bull lies low, to rise no
more. Either Miles has mascot. or a
most level head. In either case the
country benefits by his energy.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
A DOCTORS REBUKE.
Immensely More Mischief than is Gen.
orally Suspected.

DR.. King, the eminent medical writer in
learned disquisition on our national com
plaint, constipation, says
The great quantity of cathartic pills, etc,
which are annually swallowed by the people OF
this country has been productive Of Immensely
more mischief than is generally suspected.
True the physic unloads the bowels, but in so
doing its action tends to diminish the tone of
the intestines; so that, instead of removing the
costveness, it aggravates it, leaving the bowels
In gilmore torpid condition
joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla was designed to
fill just such contingency as the doctors ar
raignment anticipates,.v instead of being
powerful mineral purgative, it is mild vege-
table laxative, that, owing to its solvent and
gentle stimulating properties, is so certain re-
lief in constipation that it has been given away
to hundreds, not to be paid for unless it was OF
positive benefit. Itreplaces constipation almost
Immediately with a natural easy habit, and is
SO mild that, unlike drastic purgatives, it can
be taken indefinitely with perfect freedom and
safety.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

The HERALD's course in trying to
cleanse local politics OF influences which
would render negatory the best prin-
ciples of our free institutions calls out
the commentator of the good citizens
of all parties. That sort of independence
in politics which insists on good men,
and thereby secures good government,
is better for ones own party, and better
for the general public. We have re-
ceived an incalculable amount OF en-
comiums on this feature of the HERALD.
1t is the only policy paper can main
tain its own self-respect on, and it is
the only one it can keep public patron
ACE hv
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
CABLE FLASHES.
At Buenos Ayres, gold is at 1913.
The italian pnipictor of mor hoe ~.

At Buenos Ayres, gold is at 1893.
The Italian minister OF war has re-
signed.
Baron Hirsch is organizing meeting
in behalf of the Russian Jews.
Three priests, while crossing frozen
lake near Grenoble, broke through the
ice and were drowned.
The rumored critical illness OF the
pope is an exaggeration. His holiness
is only suffering from slight cold.
Kemp, the oarsman, who was defeated
at -ydney, N. S. W., by Mclean, will
go to America, and will forfeit his de-
posit to secure match with O'Connor.
Seven hundred plush weavers in Brad
ford, England, have struck, and as many
more will be out at the end of the week,
against reduction of wages, alleged to
be due to the Mckinley bill.
Evidence before the court OF inquiry
on the loss of the British cruiser Ser
pent, shows that there was no panic
aboard the vessel. The crew died man
fully, and the commander acted with
GOODNESS and gallantry to the end.
Seven Alpine chasseurs and an officer,
who were working at new fortress in.
the summit of Mount Sacharal, were
swept by a sudden blast over 'preci-'
pice. Five of the men and the officers
fell $500 feet. Their bodies were fright
fully mutilated.' Two of the men man
aged to cling to the rocks and escaped.
Whitelaw Reid, the American minister
to Paris, and Mrs. Reid, who are max
ing tour OF the east, spent several days
at Constantinople and were the recipi
ents of marked attention. Reid was
presented to the sultan and was after
wards guest of honor at dinner given
by his majesty. The sultan conferred
upon Mrs. Reid the order OF Shefkat,
the highest Turkish decoration that can
be given to woman.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

THE internecine war between the Par
uell and anti-Parnell factions in Ireland
Iages fiercer than ever. This is most
lamentable state of affairs. The cause
of Ireland was more hopeful than in
centuries when this unhappy quarrel
broke out. AS it is now, there seems no
way out of the difficulty short of fight
ing the battle to the bitter end. The
thing has gone too far for peace on any
terms short of surrender on one side or
the other. The cause is just one and
we must not lose faith in its ultimate
triumph.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

ANY one who makes trip into any
part of this section will be impressed
with the work of development going on.
Along all the railroad lines there is a
great deal doing in the way of breaking
up new land and planting trees. The
foothills are fast becoming dotted with
new cottages and the cactus is giving
way to the orange tree. Wherever the
march of progress is not stayed by large
bodies of land held intact, the work is
going ahead merrily. 1t will astonish
those who have not seen it to note the
new cottages near the base of the noun
tains all the way from the mouth of the
San Gabriel cafion to Banning.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
WIRE WAIFS.

-Four hungarians were killed in mine
near Hazeton, Pa, by fall of coal
j. G. Gillespie, treasurer OF Boone
county, Mo-, is short over $4,000 in his
accounts. He has assigned all his prop
erty to his bondsmen.
The liabilities of the Loriliard Brick
company, whose failure was announced
Monday at New York, will probably
reach $2000,000, with assets anywhere
from 81 100000 to $4,000, 900.
The government has begun suit
against the Western Union Telegraph
company and the Union Pacific Railway
company to recover $12, 495, the amount
paid for telegraphic messages sent by
the government oyer the lines from the
Missouri river to San Francisco, since
1881.
In shooting match near Brook Ha-
ven, Miss, AL Bowen, Will Blue, Dave
Mckee and Bob Applewhite were NOR
tally wounded. The fight grew out of
the killing Of cousin OF Mckee by Blue
at party in Jefferson county a short
time ago.
The report of the Minnesota state cam
vassing board shows the following con-
gressmen elected First district, Harris
(Dem.); Second, Lind (Rep.); Third,
Hall (Dem.); Fourth, Castle (Dem. J !;
Fifth, Helvorson (Alliance). Merriam
(Rep.) has plurality of 2267 for gov
ernor.
A special from Keokuk, Iowa, says /:
A serious cutting atfrav took place on
the st. Louis train this morning between
members of an opera company. 1t was
a drunken dianuta Ono of 4bop,
slashed another in the head and breast
with knife. Several were wounded,
one very seriously, but no names are OBJ
tainable.
Twelve hundred miners and laborers
at the Rock Springs, Wyo., mines, OF
the Union Pacific railway are on a
strike and the mines are closed. The
company gave notice Saturday that they
proposed paying day work men by the
hour. 1t is believed the company in
tended forestalling the effect of the
eight hour law introduced in the pres
ent state legislature.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

THERE are less than sixty cities in the
United States with $4,000 population.
Los Angeles is one of these, although
ten years ago her population was only
about 5000 souls. At this time there
are only about fifty cities in the union
that 'outnumber her. There areless than
thirty cities in the land with popula-
tion OF 100000. There will not be more
than thirty such when the next census
is taken. Ours will be in the list, and
away in it.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

In cut glass the American make is
foremost. Water glasses In the popular
strawberry and fan patteyn sell for from
$3.50 to SO dozen. Flower bowls in
the same design, six inches in diameter,
cost $5 each. Ten dollars will buy
handsome water pitcher. Dainty dishes
for bonbons cost very little, and there is
an endless variety of small pieces for Ia
BILE use.
Baccarat or pressed glass is much
cheaper than the cut, and pretty vases
cost from forty cents to SO or S4. The
designs are pretty, and the price makes
them popular York Telegram.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

TIL ERE
ARE SOME MEN IN
THE CiTY
WHO KNOW JUST
WHAT GOOD WHISkEY
is, AND EVERY ONE
WHO HAS TRIED OURS,
SAY THAT WE DO
UNDOUBTEDLY SELL
THE BEST
LINE OF THESE GOODS
TO BE HAD IN
Los ANGELES.
]. P. TAGGART & co.,
911 g. 313 NEW HIGH
ST., HAVE AN
I'M ENSE STOCK OF
WINES AND
LIQUORS OF ALL KINDS
AND ARE
FULLY PREPARED TO
SUPPLY
BALLOONS, RESTAUR-
ANTS, HOTELS,
FAMILIES AND
INDIVIDUALS
WITH ANY QUANTITY
OF THE BEST QUALITY
ON SHORT NOTICE..
TELEPHON 500.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

REAL ESTATE men claim that Pasadena
has three hundred less vacant houses
today than she had one year ago. The
same well informed people assert that
there are not to exceed one hundred and
twenty-five unoccupied residences, of all
grades, in that city today. They refer
to the books of the water company for
indisputable proof of the correctness OF
their views.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
A Good Idea from Pasadena.

Letevery person who owns a lot in this
beautiful city, that he cannot take care
of himself, so that it will not be dis
grace to the city, turn it over to some
one who will care for it. He can better
afford to give it away than allow it to
grow up to weeds and ruin; but no one
need do that, for there are persons who
would be glad to care for neglected lots
for their use, if they knew they could
get them, and they would apply for
them il they. knew the owners. So stick
up shingle, you slothful fellows, so we
may find you out. RESIDENT.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

JUDGE VAN DYKE upheld the dignity
OF the judicial ermine and the just
interests of the county in mastery style
in his decision on the raid on the treas
ury. If any where sense of duty should
rise above the desire to be a partisan in
politics, the bench ought to be that
place. Judge Van Dyke seems so to
regard If
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

SAN BERNARDINo county really did
things handsomely on Monday at the
laying of the cornerstone of the new
hospital for the insane. A large gath
ering of distinguished people from all
parts of the state were present, and the
people OF the city met them with royal
welcome
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17

Whisky will take out every kind of
fruit stain. A child's dress will look en-
tirely ruined by the dark berry stains on
it, but if whisky is poured on the discol-
ored places before sending it to the wash
it will come out as good as new.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-17
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