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Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
just an Ordinary woodchuck Log.

When | was a boy my father had a
fine field of clover, and he discovered
that woodchucks were making sad havoc
with it. On the field was log, and
near the log the destruction was the
greatest My father told me l must kill
those woodchucks. l went to the field a
number of times, but could not get a
shot at them came to the conclusion
that must use little strategy; so one
morning went to the field before light.
With my gun both barrels loaded with
heavy charge of BIB shot, got in a
position where I could take a range Of
the log lengthwise.
AS it began to grow light the wood
chicks began to gather for their morn
ing frolic. They mounted the log, sat
up and looked around to see there
was nothing to disturb them. When
thought the log was nearly covered with
them pulled both barrels at once. The
gun kicked me over. When l got up
there were no woodchucks to be seen.
vent to the log and picked up fourteen
dead woodchucks, and it wasn't any
great log for woodchucks, either.-Bos-
ton Record.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
But Office Cats Are Very Useful.

We have edited newspaper for sew
eral years, and in that time we have re-
ceived propositions to advertise goods on
shares, to advertise and take the pay in
pills, in trees, in flowers, in free tickets
have even had opera house managers
demand advertisements as matter of
news, and then demand pay for admis-
sion or no go; but it remained for an
enterprising merchant of Temple to cap
the climax with his proposition. He
has a lot of strayed animals, and after
limiting around and suggesting news
items that would contain some reference
to the lost animals, he finally proposed
to advertise for them if we would take
the pay i'll cats.-Temple Times
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- by the Board of Directors of the Perris Irri-
cation District. Perris, California Up to noon
loving work and materials for tbe Perris Irri
eating District as follows: l4,3O3 feet of 12-
inch steel pipe, 10,506 feet of IA inch steel
pipe, 36,96O feet of wood pipe; also excavation
of trench for the above pipe lines
According to plans and specifications to be
obtained on application to James T. Taylor,
Chief Engineer, Redlands California, or II A.
Plimpton, Secretary of the Board Of Directors
OF the Perris Irrigation District, Perris, Cal
Bids to be made on blank form of bids furnished
with specifications. Bids to be filed with the
Secretary of the Perris Irrigation District with
certified check of at least five per cent of the
amount of bids. The Board of Directors reserve
the right to reject any and all bids
H A. PLIMPToN,
Secretary Ferris Irrigation District
2-10-20t
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
ON. THE ROAD.

The fields are all sweet with hay,
The brakes are all bthe with song.
On the hedges rose garlands sway,
Convolvuus clusters throng,
As shoeless, and tattered, and grimy. and gray
He shuffies along
A skyark sings high above,
A thrush from yon hanging bough.
Far away in the wood dove;
But he passes with scowling brow.
Their melodies once he was wont to love;
He hates them now.
Hates all; save the sheltering night
When under a bank he creeps
And Squalor is out of sight,
And Hunger its distance keeps,
And unmocked by the birds and the meadows
bright
His misery sleeps.
New York Tribune
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
Her Regard for PrOpriety.

A gentleman ON cycling tour staid
night at prim old lady's cottage, the
inns being full. He was very deaf, and
took care to impress the fact on his host
ess, with instructions that some one
must enter his room to wake him at a
particular time in the morning WAX
ing of himself some time later he found
that the old lady, with creditable regard
for propriety, had slipped under his door
a note inscribed:
''Sir, it is half-past 7!'-London Tit
Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
Simple Safeguards on Eel,

Simple Safeguards on Electric Railways.
M. G. Sullivan suggests in The Elec-
trical Engineer that very wise and sim
pie precaution will be the supplying to
each car operated by electricity of a
pair of rubber gloves, insulated pliers
and nippers, and suitable inscriptions to
indicate their use. These may possibly
be the means of preventing delay and
inconvenience, and of obviating serious
results in case of accidents.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04

The greatest measure of variability in
the matter of Topped ears is tc be found
among dogs. Spaniels, settlers, pointers,
bloodhounds, beagles and foxhounds all
have long, pendulous ears; bulldogs, ter
riers, collies and greyhounds droop only
the tips of their ears; the spitz has erect
ears, while mastiffs and many other
breeds have short, pendulous or semi
pendulous ears.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
H0W's
Your Liver ?

Is the Oriental salutation,
knowing that good health
cannot exist without a
healthy Liver. When the
Liver is torpid the Bow-N
els are sluggish and con
stipated, the food lies
in the stomach undi-
gested, poisoning the
blood; frequent headache
ensues; a feeling of lassi-
tude, dependency and
nervousness indicate how
the whole system is de-
ranged. Simmons Liver
Regulator has been the
means of restoring more
people to health and
happiness by giving them
a healthy Liver than any
agency known on earth.
1t acts with extraor-
dinary power and efficacy.
NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED,
As a general family remedy for dyspepsia,
'orpid Liver, Constipation, etc, hardly ever
sc anything else. and have never been dis
ppointed in the effect produced; it seems to
e almost . perfect cure for all diseases of the
tomach and Bowels.
w. j. McELEoy, Macon, Ga.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04

Local and through tickets scld, baggage
checked, Pullman sleeping car reservations
plication to J. M. CRAWLEY, Asst. G. Pas Agt
No. 200 S. Spring ST., cor. Second. CHARLES
SEYLER, Agent at Depots.
sundays excepted.
RICH'D GRAY, Gen. Traffic Mgr
I. H. GOODMAN,
al 3m ,Gen1 Passenger Agt.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04

The elephant probably came of an an
cestral stock that had erect ears, but for
ages past there has been no creature
powerful enough to cause it alarm, and
for want of exercise the muscles which
move the ear have lost tone and wasted
away, leaving the ear to lop or hang
Y,apdu1o11a
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
The Secret of Success.

r. w. Ellis & Co., druggists, believe that the
secret of success is perseverance. Therefore
they persist in keeping the finest line of per
fumeries, toilet arcicles. cosmetics drugs and
chemicals on the market, They especially, in
breath, weak or hungry spells, pain in side or
should T. oppression, nightmare, dry cough,
smothering, dropsy heart disease to try Dr..
Miles unequaled New Heart Cure before it is
too late. 1t has the largest sale of any similar
remedy Fine book of testimonials free. DR..
Miles Restorative Nervine is unsurpassed for
sieeplessness, headache, fits. etc, and it con
tains no opiates.
WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shileh's Vitalizer is guaran-
teed to cure you. For sale by Heinzeman 222
N. Main, or Trout, Six III and Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALL
L fornia, county of Los Angeles-ss.
In the matter of the estate of Soledad Cruz de
Gotta, deceased.
Notice for publication of time for proving
will, etc
Notice is hereby given that Tuesday, the
10th day of March, 1891, at 10 o'clocs
a. m of said day, at the court room of this
court, Department Two thereof, in the city OF
of California, has been appointed as the time
and place for hearing the application of Rafael
Talamantes, praying that document now on
and testament OF the said deceased, be ad-
mitteu to probate. that letters testamentary
be issued thereon TO said Rafael Talamantes
therein may appear and contest the same
Dated February Oath, 1891.
It. H WARD, County Clerk.
BY NJ. J. AsHMoRE, Deputy.
2-25-lOt
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
Ompagnie Generate TranSatlantique.
FRENCH LINE TO HAyRE

FKENCH LINE To HAWKE.
COMPANY'S PIER fNEW) NO. 4zAIau
~ North river, foot of Morton street.
Travellers by this line avoid both transit by
English railway and the discomfort of crossing
the Channel in a small boat.
La CHAMPAGNE-Feb. 81, Mar. z, 2 pm.
La GASCOGNE-Feb. %, Mar. IA, Sam.
La BOURGOGNE-Ma z, Mar. 81. 2:3O pm.
LA BRETAGNE-Mar IA, Mar. 2S, 6 80 an.
For freight or passage apply to
A. FORGET, Agent,
No Bowling Green, New York.
J. F. FUGAZI & CO., Agents, 5 Montgomery
ave., San Francisco. d29-tf [
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
S. G. V. RAPID TRANSIT R'Y

Leave Los Angeles from No. 8 Arcadia street,
opposite Baker block, for Alhambra and Mon
royia
Week Days-Forenoon: TAO, HOO; after
noon: 800, sos. Returning leave Monrov1a
or Alhambra and Los Angeles, forenoon: 700,
9:05; afternoon; Ills, 4:15.
Sundays Leave Los Angeles for Alhambra
ana Monrovia forenoon: 8 40; afternoon: 4:4O.
Los Angeles. forenoon: 500; afternoon. 400.
Time between Los Angeles and Monrovia--
one hour. 4si
Intermediate stations between terminal
points beginning at Los Angeles-Soto Street.
Bate, Ramona, Alhambra, Mayberry, Lake Vine
yard, San Marino, San Gabriel, Sunny Slope.
Chapman, Baldwin, Arcadia.
wilson's Peak and Sierra Madre buses for the
above points connect at Baldwins station with
trains leaving Les Angeles at II GG ~ III. and
800 and :O0 p. m.
w. G. KERCKHOFF, s. P. JEWITT,
a1-3m Receiver Manager.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04

Cucumber ketchup at Jevne's.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
Los Angeles Terminal Railway Co.
SANTA FE ROUTE"

Leave Los Angeles for Leave Pasadena for
Pasadena Los Angeles
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

IfeHsuftf OF los ANgtItS COuHt
Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 9th, 1891.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16
Jacksog'! Hat Department

Brimful of new and novel
shapes. Did you see our new
shape, "The League ?" 1t
comes in all colors, and is just
THE THING. See our window
display in Hat Department.
Our stock of mems hxings
complete. We lead the world
in prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16
FOOLISH WOMEN.
Why Will They Be So Thoushfless and Care.
Jess Even About Matters Which Concern
Their Beauty

The plainest features become pretty when
clothed with fresh, velvety skin. 1t is in the
power of every woman to have soft, fine skin,
thus adding much TO her charms, If she will de.
vote a little time and care to her toilet. 1t
should be a duty as well as pleasure to every
woman to enhance her powers of attractive
ness.
So says the highest authority in London. But
nothing can be In ore absurd than for any lady
to try and be beautiful simply by powderlng
the face. or applying cream or ointment. These
things are necessary it Is true; but something
else is more important. Good refreshing sleep.
Warm circulating blood which never permits
cold feet or blue noses, These things make
beauty quicker than any powders or lotions
can. Bur, my lady reader says how can this be
done2 Keep the blood moving by some gentle
stimulant, and for this purpose nothing is
equal to pure whiskey. Not the whiskey one
commonly hears of; not the questionable kind
that is drunk by gross men In grosser places,
but something pure. palatable and pleasing.
This is precisely what Duffy's Pure Malt Whis-
key is and what has made it so immeasureably
popular. The best doctors in the land pre-.
scribe it. The finest scientists endorse it. In
it all those qualities are found which make it a
great friend to women. 1t relieves the suffer-
ings to which they are so subjected and coun-
teracts the wearing effects which so often
cause women to grow old prematurely.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey will, taken with
a little water tone up the system and replace
1angor and weakness with brightness and
vigor. 1t is being used by the leading ladies of
the land But be sure and secure the genuine
and take only Duffy's. NJ
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16
A Question of Civil Service.

There is one thing to be considered
seriously in connection with this, and that is
the amount of patronage which would be
put in the hands of the party in power
Perhaps it might be necessary TO disfran-
chise these railroad employees under some
civil service rules That could be done.
But these railroads ought to be under the
control OF the Government In some States
it has come to be a choice between the Gov
ernment running the railroads and the rail-
roads running the Government. The owners
Of railroads are taking money from the
people. That is one OF the ways in which
the people are robbed.
"You know Ingalls, said in his recent
speech that one-haIf of the wealth of this
country goes into the pockets OF 81 900
people annually. The workingman has not
had his share OF the general prosperity OF
the country. He receives lower wages than
he did. And more workingmen are living
in rented houses than ever before. Immigra-
ton does not account for this, for the new
country opened up by the railroads is more
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16
AUGUSTUS BUHR SICK.

His Friends in This City Informed That
He Will Probably Die.
August Loeb, of Allegheny, yesterday
received by telegraph the sad intelligence
from the friends of Augustus Buhr, from
Hsggerstown, Nd, that he had several
hemorrhages of the lungs and could not
live many hours. He is young man well
known in this community, having formerly
been in the employ of Heeren Bros. & Co.,
of this city, and later with the Dueber
Watch Case Company of Canton, o.
Tiring of travel he sbought out jew
elry business about a year ago at Haggers-
town, Nd, where he has been very prosper
ous
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16
leadinpne Mpla'>

Men at all times, in all ages,
have lead the world.
Gambetta has led the
French; Bismarck the Ger
man S; Beaconsfeld the Eng
lish, but Jacksons are the
acknowledged leaders of the
Pittsburg Clothing World
1t is not an easy thing to do.
1t means to be in advance of
every other dealer, not only
in price, but mainly in quail
ties and values.
Jacksons' leadership con-
sists in their own homemade
Clothing, an advantage over
every other house in this city.
Others are simply handlers or
vendors of clothing, while
JACKSONS are makers and
originators!
Jacksons' stock of piece
cloths for spring is the grand
est ever shown. Leave your
order early. FIRST come,
FIRST served. Suits to order
from $40. Pants to measure
from S. See our stock. Look
into our windows.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16
Our Own Home-M
Spring 0verCoats,

Medium and light weight, $S,
$40 and $12.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16
NOW TESTING THE CARS.
Trial Trips Are Made Nightly Over the
Duouesne Traction Road.

Duquesne Traction Road.
The Duquesne Traction Company is push
ing ahead to get its line in shape for travel.
For several nights they have been trying
their cars on a part OF the line with power
furnished by the Second Avenue Electric
Railway Company. The power is furnished
by means of a wire connecting the trolley
wires of the two lines. The trial trips are
made after midnight, when travel has ceased
on the Second avenue line.
The steep grade on Forbes street near
Craft avenue has been successfully tried
and the trips are extended further on each
trial. The work of repairing the damage
done by the fire at the power house is being
pushed rapidly.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16

SPECIAL TO LET LISTS TODAY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16

the shoe buyers Pburg and Allegheny New fresh and des
able shoes will be offered for than they
bought so-caed fire sales We append proofs challenge
any ('fre eating other) dealer to contradict u.s.
MEMS DAY-SEWED CALF SHOES, SL98.
For the the the Day.
Sewed Calf Shoes offered 9 All widths and styles
Thrifty this is chance cannot afford to ignore
MEMS HAND-WELT FRENCH CALF SHOES, So
Have you heard the like? Wonder it's possible
The shoes the price More
cern But think for Mems Hand-welt French
Calf Lace and Congress Shoes all and widths S The
majority of shoe dealers sell the goods at S..
LADIES' REAL AMAZON KID SHOES, $L25
likely paid 50 81 IS for
other houses For the first your life you
buy pair IS. Will you opportunity?
your interest your peva of these shoes;
plain or tipped
LADIES' FINE BRIGHT D0NG0LA SHOES, SL98.
We call FINE because they warrant them to
be quite durable and better fitting than any S. shoe the city
Try apar. All sizes here
LADIES' fine HAND TURNED SHOES, $3.50
We French Kid French Bright Dongoa and Curacao
Kid, with flexible soe expensive shoes
At any other house in the city you'll pay s. 81
for the same identical goods.
lot of Ladies' Amazon Kid Oxford T very
and stylish, at only 98c, and, last but not least
1000 More Pairs Of LadSes' GoOd Rubber Shoes at the
Unparalleled Prize Of IS Gents:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-16

THAT hacking cough can be SO quickly cured
by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it. Solo by
Jos. Fleming C. Son. 4l2 Market ST.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-22
A VETERANS "REMINISCENCES.


When Lincoln took the seat of power the land was
draped in gloom,
And the people thought of Webster, OF Clay and OF
Calhoun.
They thought of webster's warning OF day of
fearful strife,
And his earnest conjuraton to save the nations life
They thought Of Haynes boastfu threat of what the
South would do,
II such and such a measure was not acceded to;
And the nation stopped its breathng-for giant
would reply
And in that brilliant answer Webster cast the ma
tons die.
The storm seen in the distance like speck seen in
the sky,
Advanced with strength and magnitude the nearer
it drew nigh.
The people they we're doubtful and hoped from day
day
That websters OF Clay's spirit would drive the
storm away.
But. oh how vain human hopesi the thing could
never be:
The elements antagonized and never could agree:
And all the brilliant intelec OF Webster or Clay
Could never change that fearful storm or swerye II
from its way.
The land is flied with terror. CONSERVATION and
disnay;
But bark. what sound Is that we hear-the people
gathering around
" They've fired upon Fort Sumter and have torn
your banner down."
Have you everseen a rapid stream a dam checked
on the way?
Which waited for more volume to free 1t from Its
stay?
Have You ever seen a lion impatient in his DEM
And II you have you've the North rs its heart
was beating then.
All doubts and fears have vanished, unit now 1t
stands,
And vows to make that banner fly all over Di1ies
How well they kept that promise the veterans can
say,
For in Its strict observance it has brought them
here to-day.
Have you ever given single thought of what these
men have done?
How many battles fought for you-how many
victories won?
When faint and bleeding the field, their spirits
would not yield.
But bore your banner, pure and bright, through
shell. through fire and steel.
And now they bring that banner back without astar
erased;
And have clothed 1t with new glories that almost
makes it blaze.
With all your millions your wealth, and all You
have In view.
You never can onehaf pay back what the veterans
FOR you.
We close our eyes In horror when we think OF what
price
1t cost bring that banner back and place on
Sumters heights
The veterans they dying fast; this flag leave
to you,
And charge you now to guard it well-be loyal and
be
Aud never see it lowered again. this flag we leave
you,
But hold 1t as a sacred thlng-the Red. the White
and Blue.
Veterans Home, YotrltrtUe. EJ.w
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-22

garding it with look half-apprehensive,
half-incredulous, but all of us hugely inter-
ested. Our deceased friends and relatives
announced themselves, one after another,
and expressed sentiments of unimpeachable
morality and virtuous eXhoItation; and the
thing was becoming trife monotonous,
when, all Of sudden
Draw up closer, the story begins here.
Her hand, which had been moving methodl-
cally along under the direction OF the spirit
of NV maternal grandfather and had just
written the words, I'VE study causes, was
suddenly and violently seized upon as II
were by new and turbulent influence, and
hurrying it onward in a quite original hand
writing, uncouth and needless, and more
over incorrect in photography. The medium
started and looked trOu bled wave of in-
terest ran round the circle. She bent Tor
ward and spoke out the words; Il must
speak with Mr.. Hawthorne, l want his
sympathy"
NV father laughed He had deprecated
and made fun of the whole business from
the beginning. But he consented to listen
TO a communication which seemed to convey
such urgency. Who was the vehement pc
titionerP
Her name was Mary ROndel. She was
bern in Boston hundred years before Sne
had died there, in pain and misery, while
still a Young woman. Her troubles had
their source in q certain member OF our own
family, with whom she had been Intimately
acquainted. She was not happy even yet,
and Mr.. Hawthorne's sympathy she must
and would have.
Mary Rondel was bitterly in earnest; she
would be heard; she upset the proprlety OIL
our other spiritual friends; it was in vain
that they attempted to assure US that she was
q bad, improper, untruthful, ill-conditlOned
creature. In the midst of their pous homi-
lies she would swoop down, snatch the PEN
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-22
FISHING FOR
THE. GAME TROUT.
An Experienced Fisher Gives Some
Valuable Information.
How to Tempt the Wary speckled Beauties.
The Expert Tells How He Brought
Some Big Fish to the Surface.
Written for THE SUNDAY CALL.

Every angler worthy of the title has long
before this got lis rods and tackle ready
and is impatiently awitng the day when he
can match his skill against the wariest and
gamiest fish that ever snapped Lakewood
tip.
When the angler is selecting fly good
rule to bear in mind is to choose a brilliant
one on dark day. and vice versa. 1t is
also well to notice the live fly that may be
seen lowering over ard dropping into the
water with a view to selecting from ones
book as near an imitation of it as possible.
Apropos of this, one day last spring friend
and myself had been whipping stream half
the afternoon and with the most discourage
ing results. Still every indication went to
show that we were passing plenty OF trout
and from time to time We were ag2r awaited
beyond measure by the sight of magnificent
fellows bre aking water ahead of US. But
our most seductive twists of the wrist,
although causing the flies to make SEMI
circle before taking straight course, failed
TO induce a rise. After consclentlously
whipping an unusually likely looking pool
with no better result, we sat down on the
bank to talk it over and smoke pipe. Our
attention was attracted by the violent
iuttering of large blackhy or
miller which had fallen into the water
and was making fruitless attempts to
escape, when suddenly a glistenng flash
of silver and vermilon struck the air
and down lie went in close company with
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-22

back yard one balmy day in June-that Is,
the day was balmy before they began, Inc Inc
fioated into Mrs Roche-Jones' parlor and
led that lady To instigate proceedings against
Mr.. Hopkins as nuisance. Whereupon
Mrs. Hopkins said that Mrs. Jones was
designing woman, who ought to READ ner
Bible and find out what happened to people
who stirred up strife among brethren,
But Mr.. Hopkins rather enjoyed tne eA-
element of legal proceedings. especially as
he won his case. Afterward he wayiai9
Mr.. Roche-JOnes on the street and assured
him that he had not laid anything up agin
him."
This welcome activity was soon over; and
the necessity of work began TO torture HOP
kins again. At last he decided to lay IN MS
stock of frewood for the winter, SO ne
chopped down all the valuable shade trees
in his lot, sawed and split them and con-
structed a magnificent woodpile in very
conspicuous position on his lawn.
When this was done he lavished renewed
attentions upon his COW. He did every
thing for this mild-eyed beast which MS IN.
genuity could devise, and at last. when he
could think Of nothing else. he butchered