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Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
MISS sCHREINER's HOUSE.

MISS SCHREINER'S HOUSE.
tration of the strength of early associa-
tion. Other men and women of genius
seek retirement in the mountains and for
ests, on the seashore or by the side of great
rivers. Olive Schreiner has gone to the
desert, and to the widest and most des-
olate part Of it.
Matjesfontein is a railway station 1876
miles out from Cape Town, on the dryest
waste of the great Karoo plain. Water is
brought to the station by pipes from dis
tant reservoir. There Is only the station,
a refreshment room and six little houses,
painted white and green and with zinc
roof, in the South African Dutch fashion.
In one of these houses, containing but
three rooms, lives Miss Olive Schreiner,
with the inspiration of the desert all
around her and the passage of the regular
trains for her occasional entertainment.
She boards at the railway restaurant
and reads, writes, walks and sleeps, just as
the notion takes her; but her best work is
done in the early hour or so before break
fast and late in the night, when a silence
like that of universal death settles down
upon the Karoo. She is fairly good look
ing, petite in figure, with dark hair and
eyes; and contrary to what a reader of her
works would think, is ardent and impul-
sive in her sympathies, an extreme liberal
politician and vivacious talker. Indeed,
she is a star in society at Cape Town when
ever she visits that city.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

HESPERIA LAND AND WATER COMPANY.
Il location OF principal place of business,
city OF Los Angeles county of Los Angeles,
stste OF California; location OF works. San Ber-
nardino county. state of California
Notice is hereby given that at meeting of
the board of directors of the Hesperia Land and
Water company, held on November 2 1891, an
assessment (number two) of two s2) dollars per
share was levied upon the capital stock OF said
corporation, payable Immediately to s. H. Mott,
secretary of the company, at the Office of said
company, No 317 New High street, in the city
OF Los Angeles. county of Los Angeles, state OF
California. Any stock upon which this assess
ment shall remain unpaid on Monday the 7th
day OF December, 1891, will be delinquent and
advertised for. sale at public auction, and un
less payment is made before will be sold on
Thursday, the 31st day of December, 1891, at
10 O'Clock am, to pay the said delinquent as
sessment, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.
s. Fl. MOTT,
Secretary of the Hesperia Land and Water COM
pany
Office at No. 317 New High street, in the city
of Los Angeles, county OF Los Angeles, state OF
California. 11-6 fri St
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

were four children, sixteen grandchildren,
several at-grandchildren and a few
guests
David Meriwether was born in Louisa
county, Va, but went to Kentucky in boy
hood, got q common school education, and
in 1siS went into the fur trade. He was
thirteen terms member of the Kentucky
legislature and was appointed to the
United States senate to fill the vacancy
left by the death of Henry Clay. He has
lived under three state constitutions, and
was member of the convention of 1S49
that framed the one just superseded. He
was governor of New Mexico from 1853 to
1857. He lives on farm and leads toler-
ably active life.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
NOTICE. TO CREDITORS.

IL Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator of the estate of Annie Cunneen,
deceased, to the creditors of and all persons
hibit the same with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first publication
of this notice to the said administrator OF said
estate, at rooms 10 and IL of the Bryson- Bone
brake block, at the northwest corner of Spring
and Second streets, in the city of Los Angeles
California, the same being the place of bust
transaction of the business of said estate in the
county of Los Angeles.
Dated this 5th day of November, AID. 1891
HENRY e. CARTER, Administrator.
Isidore B. Dockweiler, attorney for estate.
First publication made November 6, 1891.
11-6 fri st
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
Health is Wealth!

DR.. L. c.. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TRKAr
ness, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neurh1gts,
Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by the
rBe of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental
Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting In
insanity and leading to misery, decay and
death, Premature Old Age, Barrenness, Loss OF
Power in either sex, Involuntary Losses and
Spermatorrhea caused by over-exertion Of the
brain, self-abuse or over-indulgence. Each box
contains one months treatment. $1.0O q box,
or six boxes for $500, sent by mail prepaid on
receipt OF price
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
TO cure any case. With each order received ty
us for six boxes, accompanied with $500, W.
will send the purchaser our written guarantee
to refund the money If the treatment does not
effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by
H. M. SALE & SON.
Druggists, sole agents, 226 s. Spring street
Los Angeles. CAL
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

LIE tlOOoE Win lftE OPEN WINDOW.
Thomas G. Hodgkins was born in Eng
land in 1902, married young, removed to
New York city at the age of twenty-nine,
went into the manufacture of candy and
prospered greatly. His wife died and the
two orphan daughters of his sister went to
live with him, as he had no children. When
the war began he was rich; he sold his
business plant and invested the results in
such way that in two or three years he
was immensely wealthy He then retired
to this lonely place. but one of the nieces
married and left him. The other became
as fond Of seclusion as her uncle and re-
niained with him till her death, two years
ago.
For thirty years the old man has lived
there, very rarely venturing back to the
city at any time, and for many years past
not at all. He is great reader of popular
science and his hobby is the study of the
air. He has given 100000 to the Smith
sonian institution to encourage the study
OF ventilation and pure air in medication,
and announces his intention to give a
great deal more by will. His surviv-
ing niece and only relative is wealthy,
and so he will endow q library in Setau-
ket and make other charitable bequests.
But the time seems rather distant, as he is
an unusually healthy old Englishman, a
fact attributed to his love of pure air and
strict attention to cleanliness.
Visitors, when admitted to his room,
which is seldom, find him in the coldest
weather well wrapped up and sitting by
an open window That is never closed,
even in the coldest weather A farmer
named Andres and his wife attend to Mr..
Hodgkins' wants, which are few, and the
farm is very well cultivated, but he never
sells anything and gives away all the sur
plus. He is quite plain spoken as to his
desire to be left alone, but is kindhearted
and charitable Mr. and Mrs. Andres,
however, are very sharp tongued to people
who try to intrude, and it is supposed that
their style suits the old gentleman.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Advertising That Pays--How to Make
Money,

On the sixth page of the HERALD ap-
pears list Of classified advertisements
which should be read by every one.
Persons wanting situations, help, or
who wish to rent, buy or sell property,
will do well to advertise in these coll
umns. Desirable opportunities for the
investment or borrowing OF money
appear daily. Other features are cheap
eastern excursions, business chances,
educational cards, professional cards,
personal notices, special notices, ex-
change advertisements, stock for sale
and full record of the amusements Of
the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
E,sTATE OF CLARA E. KYsOR, DECEAsE

EsTATE OF CLARA E. KYsOR, DECEASED,
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
administrator, with the will annexed, of
the estate OF Clara E. Kysor, deceased,
to the creditors OF, and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers,
within four months after the first publication
of this notice to the said administrator,
with the will annexed of the estate of Clara
Bicknell, room ID Fulton block, Los Angeles
city, Los Angeles county, California, that being
the place of business of said estate in the
county of Los Angeles.
Dated this Sd day of November A. d :, 1891
lis st F. w PERRY
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

i holders of the Crystal Springs Land and
Water company will be held at the office of the
company, corner of Alameda and Marchessault
streets, on Monday, December Id, 1891, at $3.50
pm, as per adjournment.
S. H. MOTT, Secretary.
Los Angeles, November 10, 1891.
City papers please copy 1120 I'd
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

Local and through tickets sold, baggage
checked, Pullman sleeping car reservations
plication to ]. M. CRAWLEY, Asst. d. Pas. Agt.,
No. 200 8. Spring St., cor. Second. CHARLES
6RYLER, Agent at Depots.
ISundays excepted.
RICH'D GRAY, Gen. Trafnc Mgr.
T. Il. GOODMAN,
II GenI Passenger Agt
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
He Was Henry Clay's Successor.
Anewspaper item about family reunion
{ Louisville, in honor of Governor Meri-

wether's ninety
second birthday,
was a surprise to
many "old set
tlers'' in the west
their first infor-
nation for many
a year that the
grand old gentle
man was alive.
But he is, and in
first rate health,
and ate a dinner
on his birthday
that would have
served an active
NVysLI L.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

hand and affixed my official seal this 18th day
OF November, 1891
lSeall T. II. WARD,
County Clerk OF Los Angeles County, Califor-
mia, and ex-officio Clerk of the Boau of SUI
pervisors of said county,
By HENRY S. KNAPP, Deputy 11-17:15t
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

TNHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK.
i holders of the Los Angeles City Water COM
pany will be held at the Office of the company,
corner of Alameda and Marchessault streets,
on Monday, December ID, 1891, at $3.50 pm.
as per adjournment.
s. Fl. MOTT, Secretary.
Los Angeles, November 10, 1891.
City papers please copy 11-2O I'd
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
DR.. WONG HIM,

Chinese Physician and Surgeon, has resided IL
Los Angeles sixteen t16) years. His reputation
1ished and appreciated by many. His large
practice is sufficient proof of his ability and
honesty.
The doctor graduated in the foremost col.
leges, also practiced in tine largest hospitals Of
Canton, China. The doctor speaks spanish
fiuently.
III Upper Main street. P. o. box 564,
Station G. 1I-l7 I'm :
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS ARE HEREBY FORBIDDEN
N to purchase or lease any portion of the
north fractional a of NW14 of Sec. 1, Town. 3,
same or any portion thereof, as 1 am the right
full owner of the same and improvements and
viii neither admit any right to lease or sell
without my permission.
GEO. o. TIFFANY.
November 81, 1891. 11-22-lm
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

We have speedy and positive cure for
catarTh, dfphtheria, canker mouth and head
ache in SHlLOHS CATARRH REMEDY. A
nasal injector free with each bottle. Use 1t If
you desire health and sweet breath. Price Soc
Sold Wholesale by Haas, Baruch q Co., and all
retail druggists
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
LONG ISLANDS WEALTHY HERMIT.

His Large Gift of Money Co the Smith
sonian Institution.
Southwest of Setauket, l.. l., stretches an
open, level tract usually called Old Field,
and in lonely part of it stands queer old
farmhouse. Apparently it was originally
a small and cheap affair, to which all sorts
of wings, additions, porches and sheds
have been added without plan or thought
Of beauty. There is little sign of life about
the place and it has slightly uncanny
look, yet it is the home of wealthy man,
hermit and scholar in his way
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
Conpaglie Generate Transadantqus,

FRENCH LINE TO HAvRE.
C0MPANY'H PIER (NEw) NO. 42Shf7aNi
~ North river, foot of Morton street.
Travellers by this line avoid both transL py
English railway and the discomfort OF CROSSING
the Channel In q small boat.
LA BRETAGNE, November 14th.
LA BOURGoGNE, November 21st.
LA GASCOGNE. November 28th.
LA CHAMPAGNE, December 5th
For freight or passage apply to
Ii7TZ A. FORGET, Agent,
No. 3 Bowling Green, New York.
J.F. FUGAzI 4 co., Agents, Montgomery gon ss
ave-, San Francisco. uzS-u
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
OLIVE scHREINER's DESERT HOME.

The Place Where the South African
Writer Lives and Works.
South Africa is now called "The Coun-
try of Olive Schreiner." Among reading
people the personality of this wonderful
woman has made the country secondary,
and her present life there is curious illus
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

The French population returns for 1890
show an excess of deaths over births, the
former being S76 900 and the latter 1886, ,00O
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

WHY DO you make such poor breadg Be
cause you do not use the Eureka brand of dour
put up expressly for w. Chamberlain & Co.,
213 3. Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
Dyspepsia and Liver Complain.

Is it not worth the small price OF 75c to free
yourself OF every symptom of these distressing
complaints? If you think 80 call at our store
and get bottle Of Hhiloh's vitalizer; every bot
tie has prints guarantee on IT.; use ACCORD.
ingly, and If 1t does you no good 1t will cost
you nothing. Sold wholesale by Haas Baruch
4 Co., and all retail druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

Weakness, Impotency and Lost Manhood per.
mRneptly cured. The sick and afflicted should
not fail to call upon him. The Doctor has trav
eled extensively In Europe and inspected thor.
oughly the various hospitals there, obtaining
great deal of valuable information, which he IL
competent to impart to those in need Of hia
services. The Doctor cures where others fail
Try him. DIR. GIBBON will make no charge
Unless he effects cure. Persons at q distance
CURED AT HOME All communication
strictly confidential. AL letters answered In
plain envelopes.
Call or write. Address DIR. J. +. GIBBON, Box
1887, San francisco, Cal
Mention Los Angeles HERALD. o7-12n
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27

COUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAILWAY
y COMPANY (Santa Fe Route).
IN EFFECT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1891.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
TO THE UNFORTUNATE
DIR. Gibbons
DIsPENSARY
623 Kearny Street

Corner of Commercial,
San Francisco, Cal. Rs
tablished in 1854, for
treatmentof fSexua1and
Seminal Diseases, such
as Gonorrhea, Gleet.
Structure, Syphilis In
Los Angeles herald., 1891-11-27
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GO
County of Los Angeles. ss'

Sothty VI AOc auSclcs.1
!, 7. H. Ward, County Clerk of Los Angeles
county, California, and ex-offcio clerk of the
baard of supervisors thereof, do hereby certify
that at q regular meeting of the board Of super
visors Of Los Angeles county, California. held
on Friday. the 18th day of November, 1891, at
which meeting there were present Supervisors
s. M. Perry, chairman; Supervisors e.
A. Forester, A. E. Davis, j. w. Cook and H. G.,
Hubbard, and the clerk, the foregoing ordi-
nance, containing twenty y-nine sections was first
considered section by section, and each section
separately adopted by the following vote, to-wit:
Sections one, two three, four, FIVE seven, eight,
nine, ten, eleven. twelve, thirteen fourteen tif-
teen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen,
twenty, twenty-one, Twenty-Five twenty three,
twenty -four: twenty FIVE twenty-six, twenty.
seven, twenty eight and twenty-nine
Wis and Hubbard.
Noes None.
Section sixs
Ayes; supervisors Cook, Davis and Hubbard.
Noes. Supervisors Perry and FORESTER; and
that the ordinance as whole was then passed
by the following vote. to-wit,
Hubbard. =
Noes: Supervisor Perry.
In witness whereof | have hereunto set my
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-28
A FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED,

Somewhere about midnight last Thurs
day lG cars of freight tram going north
were wrecked between Vergennes and
Ferrisburgh, it is supposed by the break
hg of a wheel or journal. The cars
Were piled in a heap and badly smashed
tup. None of the train hands were hurt.
but two tramps who were stealing a ride
in one of the came to grief, one having
an arm broken and the other receiving
cuts on the head. The track was not
cleared till p. m. Friday, and the las
of the wreck could not be removed
till Sunday. The forenoon trains on
Friday were held till the track could be
opened up and the mail from the north
did not get to Middlebury till about
D., m,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-28
A SILLY YARN.

The city newspapers are printing a
story to the effect that eX-Judge W. G..
Neazey of Rutland has been offered the
office of secretary of war, and that, if he
doesn't accept it, the cabinet lightning
will strike some other Vermonter.
So far as any one in this State knows,
there is no truth whatever in the tale
1t has been for some time understood
that Mr.. Proctor would presently resign
his place at the head of the war depart
ment whether he was made Senator or
not. He has felt that he had accomplish
ed about all he could in that department
and that the ADMINISTRATION might profit
ably use the position by comforting it
upon resident of some doubtful State
It is further understood that New Hamp-
Shire is that doubtful State and that a
resident of it will succeed Mr.. Proctor as
head of the war department.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-28
II Is PROCTOR.

AS this paper has for some time pre-
dicted, Secretary Proctor is to succeed
Mr. Edmunds in the Senate. The ap-
pointment-or notice of its coming is
favorably received by the press both in
side and outside the State. \ fair sam
ple of the opinions expressed is that of
the New York Tribune, which follows
Gov. Page of Vermont has met the high
lest expectations in choosing Secretary
Proctor to succeed Mr.. Edmunds as Sen
|ator in Congress. Mr.. Proctor is ad-
|mirably qualified for the Office which
Mr.. Edmunds has adorned so long his
administration of the war department
|having given him an enviable national
reputation. There will be general sat
|isfaction that his retirement from a post
(which he has filled with such conspic-
|uous success does not take him out of
public life. The country will expect him
TO maintain as Senator the high reputa-
tion which he has won as secretary.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-28
The CHAOUETTE CASE.

The verdict in the Chaquette murder
respondent, Alphonse Chaquette, was
charged with shooting Frederick Collette
at the home of the latter in Ferrisburgh
on the evening of Aug. 81 last The ev-
idence tended to show, if anything, that
the murder was planned and carried out
with the utmost deliberation, and yet the
Jury on Friday evening brought in
a verdict of guilty of murder in the sec
ond degree. 1t is understood that sue h
finding was the result of a compromise.
One only of the jurors is said to hav e
been opposed to verdict of murder in
the first degree, but so strongly fixed in
his opinion was this one that the re-
mainder of the panel decided that it
would be useless to hold out agains
him; consequently they compromised on
the verdict as rendered. 1t was certain
ly much better than no verdict at all, and
the public generally are disposed to com =
mend the action of the majority. The
penalty for murder in the second degree
is life imprisonment.
Sentence was suspended, exceptions
having been taken by respondents coun-
sci. The case will be disposed of by the
supreme court at ITS session in February q,
when Chaquette will be sentenced if a
new trial is not granted. Chaquette is
still in Jail here, but it is probable that
he will soon be taken to the State prison
at Windsor.
The court got together Friday morn
ing and formally adjourned.
Chaquette's was the longest trial for
murder eyer held in Vermont.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-28

whole country learned again in the gallant
charges and stubborn resstances OF the
Vermont brigade that the old New
England spirit still lived; that Paul Re-
we're still rode the highways of New Eng
land and that the men of Concord and
Lexington and Bennington still plough
ed her fields. Applause. | am glad
to meet you this bright, Joyous morning /;
and | am sure in view of the fatigues that
have preceded and that are to follow
you will excuse me from further speech
and accept my most heartfelt thanks
for your frien1liness. Applause.
Burlington, of course, gave the pres-
dent big reception. Tuesday afternoon
he had boat-ride on the lake, going that
evening to st. Albans, where he was en-
tertained by ex-Gov. Smith. On Wednes-
day he was in Montpelier Wednes-
day night he passed in st. Johnsbury
and yesterday he was at the horse show
at White River junction. Today he is to
be IN Rutland and Proctor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-28
REDFIELD PROCTOR SELECTED.
STATE OF VERMONT,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
H..1D Dnt.l- A.. n ,nI

Hyde Park, Aug. n, '9l. J
HON. REDFIELD PROCTOR,
Dear Sr:-Aiter careful consideration OF all
the names suggested | have decided to ap-
point You L. 5. Senator to fiji the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Hon. Geo. f. Ed
munds
Primarily deem ii NV duty to satisfy my
own judgment as to what selection would best
promote the welfare of Vermont, and of the
whole country. But have at the same time
felt that was acting largely in representa-.
tive capacity and that ii, without doing in
Justice to my own judgment, could meet the
wishes OF large majority of the people OF
Vermont, it would be my duty and pleasure
to do so.
have with considerable care sought and
and received, personally and by letter, the
views of prominent Nermonters in every
county in the state. The result OF my inves-
tigation leaves me in no boubt as to Official
duty. If, therefore, on the first day OF Novem.
Der next it should be incumbent on me to MI
the vacancy referred to, propose to tender
you the appointment.
inform you of my decision at this time,
not only because believe you should have
reasonable notice OF my intention. but be.
cause, having reached the above conclusion,
| cannot see that the public good will be sub
served by further discussion.
With much respect, am,
Yours truly,
CARROLL ;. PAGE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1891-08-28
CORPORATION TAXES.

The corporation tax as fixed by the
legislature last fall was evidently meant
70 be benefit to the people; but alas
|he express companies pay the tax, but
Jake 1t out of the people by increasing its
Rates throughout the State. We think no
fault would be found with the legislature
4 1t tarried day longer and remedied
|his wrong at the special session next
week. Morrisville News and Citizen.
But why should the corporation tax
Jaw relating to express companies be re-
Pealed and the remainder of those on our
|tatute book be allowed to stand? 1t
bay be tritle more annoying to the
public than the others, but in its princi-
PIE and in its effects on the pockets of the
people it is exactly like them. Because
hose who receive packages by express
re required to pay in cold cash the four
per cent assessed by the State on the
EARNINGS of the companies on business
lone by them within the State, and do
pot pay the remaining corporation taxes
|n the same way, they fondly imagine
|hat they pay none of the corporation
axes except that levied on the express
Companies. The fact is, though, that the
people have to whack up ultimately in
|ome way for all these taxes. Still the
present style of paying may be more
agreeable than would be an increased
Ptate tax to raise the money which the
corporation taxes yield. But the Herald
(nd News is all at sea when it puts the
lax on express companies on different
basis than those assessed on other corpor-
ktions.