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Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
THE PREADAMITE.
The Customary Fossil Found in the
San Gabriel Canon,

EDITORS HERALD: The following is q
we'll authenticated account of an archae.
illogical discovery of rare interest, as
well as OF great Importance as attesting
the great antiquity OF the human race
in California, which has lately been
made in the San Gabriel cafion.
About sixteen miles above it's mouth
this canon cuts transversely through an
ancient river bed that must have done
service as great water way many hun
dred centuries before the date ascribed
to Adam. The transverse section OF
this river bed is plainly traceable in the
face of the bluff as an immense curve OF
stratified rock, harder than granite,
resting upon it's convex base, and ap-
parently quite as we'll defined as when
the waters of the primeval world rushed
between it's rising banks-the familiar
'rim rock" of modern mining expert
ence. This petrified water course is
now the bedrock above which a
mountain of gravel and bowlders
is deposited to depth OF more
than thousand feet. In this
| formation, and by the crystal
ization of the sediment of the river bot
tom into compact flinty rock, we have
evidence of the amazing lapse of centu-
ries that was necessary to change the
face of nature TO the condition present
ed today; but stranger still a discovery
recently made there proves conclusively
that humanity existed in this region
when that ancient order was yet undis-
turbed. +,
A party of experienced miners having
noticed this familiar formation in the
face OF the bluff, suspected that there
was gold to be found beneath all this
superintendent gravel, and accordingly
proceeded to run drifts and tunnels into
the mountain along the bedrock. After
tunnelling for distance of about 100
feet they encountered what seemed to
be compact bowlder, quite symmet-
rical in form, and in composition wholly
unlike any rock heretofore seen
in the neighborhood. But it
was immovable, although apparently
resting upon the bedrock. After pick
ing carefully around it, they found that
it was actually imbedded in the SUBJ
stance of the bedrock, which it pene-
trated for depth of nearly ten inches,
and upon removing the gravel at .he
top they discovered that the apparent
boulder was indeed well-made mortar,
in the bowl of which still lay the pestle,
as it was placed there by human hands
thousand centuries ago. After some
further expenditure of time and effort
they succeeded in chiseling away the
bedrock at the base go as to free the
mortar, which was then carefully re-
moved.
This wonderful relic is now in the pos
session of Mr.. B. G. Latin of Alham-
bra, and may be seen in his door yard
by any curious passerby.
There is probably not today in the
known world another relic of humanity
as old as this, the genuineness OF which
is as capable of such thorough authen-
tication, as the discoverers are all pres
ent to attest the truth of the account as
detailed here p. w. d.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05

upon property in distant state where
they are compelled to watch the delin-
quent tax list in order to protect them
selves from loss. Therefore they prefer
to let their money out at low rate Of
interest to the local banks of the state
on debentures secured by mortgages
which are looked after by the institu-
tions with which they deal. Thus
Californian bank will loan money on
mortgages az, say, IL per cent. per an
mum, and they will use these same
mortgages to cover debentures upon
which eastern capitalists lend their
money at, say, s or 6 per cent. per
annum. 1t is easy to see that if the
mortgage tax were abolished this eas t.
ern capital would be in place here to
loan directly upon mortgages at as
favorable rates as are allowed to the
banks of the state. We believe that the
mortgage tax has kept great deal Of
capital out of the state which otherwise
would have come into it for investment; !;
and this fact has tended to maintain the
very high rate of interest which has pre-
vailed here. If capital had the same
freedom here from taxation that it has
in the eastern states, we would hear less
complaint about the scarcity of money
and the high rates of interest.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05

THERE are few cities of the United
States that can boast the distinction OF
having had live king in their midst.
Los Angeles is one of them. 1t may be
true that he was little off-color, but
then beauty is only skin-deep, and the
divinity that doth hedge round mon
arch ought to count for something.
Kalakaua has come and gone, and he
certainly proved himself to be big i'm
provement on Hunkey Punkey, the king
of the Cannibal islands. Unlike most
kings, his majesty of Hawaii shows dis
position to travel and inform himself of
the status of things outside of his
insular kingdom. Should one of those
frequent revolutions endemic in the
Sandwich islands dethrone David we
have his own assurance that the Demo-
cratic party Of the United States will
gain an able-bodied adherent.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
IT SEEMS that there is no desire on tn

IT SEEMS that there is no desire on the
part of the San Francisco Presbyterian
presbytery to. induce the next general
assembly to meet in their city. The rea-
son is, perhaps, that the church in that
city is just now in sort of dazed condi-
ton, with local questions that are CIV
ing it a great deal of present trouble,
and the presbytery thought it best to
discourage that national assemblage OF
the Presbyterian church from meeting
there at its next session. Whilst we re-
gret that our great sister city is not in
form to invite so august an assemblage as
the national convocation OF the Presby-
terian church, the city OF Los Angeles is
still left to give that body a hearty well
come if it will come to the coast, as
seems to be the general desire OF its
members.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
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 aud de-
lightfully refreshing. 1t exhilarates, but con-
tanning no alcohol, 1t does not intoxicate.
1t is q 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
hamation and other affections OF the mucous
membrane of the:stomach, bowels, kidneys or
bladder 1t purifes the breath, restores lost
vitality and is agreeable to the weakest stomach.
Taken half an hour before meals. it gives
splendid appetite. It induces refreshing sleep.
Those suffering from that terrible symptom
insomnia should drink half a tumblerful Just
before retiring. 1t acts directly OIL the nervous
system as tonic. 1t is a purely vegetable
preparation, containing no insoluble matter, SO
that those suffering from caicaseous deposits
may drink 1t with perfect safety. Give it a
trial. Price, $500 per dozen. For sale every
where.
Los Angeles Chem. Co. Limited,
1214-1m : SOLE PROPRIETORs.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
Another Proposed Road.

And now there is another proposition
for road to Chino. A couple Of days
ago delegation OF citizens from River.
side waited on Mr.. Gird at Chino with a
proposition to extend the Riverside mo-
tor line through Chino to Pomona. Just
what the final outcome will be we can
not say, but railroad building to Chino
seems to be the all-absorbing theme.
We don't want to lose sight of the fact
that Pomona and Chino must be con-
nected by Pomona Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05

met and subdued, and General Miles
appears to be the right man in the right
place for that purpose; but, when they
have been broken in spirit and power,
there should be very vigorous in quiry
as to where lies the responsibility for
this bloody and lamentable outbreak.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
lMMANUEL CHURCH.

It VIII Be Dedicated ON Next
Sunday.
On next Sunday Emmanuel church, on
the corner Of Eleventh and Pearl streets,
will b, dedicated "a a house Of worship,
and Dr. Chichester and his congregation
Wilt then and thenceforth be at their
own home. Yesterday the doctor
preached his last sermon at Los Angeles
college from the text in Deuteronomy
xxxiii, %. Thy Shoes Shall be Iron and
Brass, and as Thy Days 80 Shall Thy
Strength Be.
The sermon, which was of valedic-
tory nature, was one which for strength,
impressiveness and tenderness was most
notable. 1t was an effort which touched
the most secret places of the hearts of
the auditors.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
SCALDED TO DEATH.
The Awful Death Suffered by Engineer
Johnson.

Johnson.
Locomotive Engineer F. Johnson, OF
the Santa Fe, was slowly scalded to
death at 230 yesterday morning near
Fairview, Ariz. Johnson was at the
lever of his locomotive, which was pull
ing freight train. He was bowling
along at thirty-mile-an-hour gait on
the down grade near that point, when
the engine rose up on its drivers, gave
a plunge and turned over, pinning the
unfortunate man to the ground, just
where the escaping steam played on his
body. The fireman was on the upper
side, and managed to crawl out. AS
soon as possible Johnson's body was
taken out and carried to The Needles,
where an inquest will be held today.
The accident was caused by broken
rail.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
SUICIDE OR AcCIDENTl
H. H. Spencer of This City Foun'
Dead at San Bernardino.

II. II. spencer Oh MS N'ty rouno
Dead at San Bernardino.
Lying on bed in San Bernardino
lodging-house was yesterday found the
dead body OF H. H. Spencer, mining
orerator Of this city, resident at 326
East Fourth street. On the table by
the side of the dead man was an empty
vial of morphine, indicating that,
whether the act was suicide or acciden-
tai, the man had chosen about the
easiest method known of shutting off
the mortal coil. By the empty vial was
found letter addressed to Mrs. Spencer
at the family home in this city.
Mr.. Spencer was one OF the recently
elected library trustees, and would have
been installed today. A notice of the
day and details of the funeral services
will appear in tomorrow's HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

MAIN-sTREET SAVINGS BANK AND
w Trust compsny: 126 South Main street
Bank and Trust company for the six months
ending January l, 1891, has been declared by
the board Of directors, payable on and after the
10th day OF January, 1891, at the rate OF per
cent. per annum on term deposits and 8 per
cent. per annum on ordinary dep0sits
FRANK W. DRvAN, Secretary and Cashier.
iAh 489 film
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

nIvfDEND NO. Is OF THE LOS ANGELES
~ Savings Bank for the six months ending
December 81, 1890, is now due and payable
Ordinary Deposits at the rate of3 per cent.
per anuum. ~ y
Term Deposits at the rate Of per cent. per
aunum. Ian
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05

Comtesse de Mailly Nesle, one of the
prettiest of Partisan women, is pretty
blonde, with an elegant figure and a
queenly carriage. Her hair is of liquid
gold, her eyes are blue, and she is an ac-
complished artist and musician.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

nIvIDEND NO. sEvENTY-sIX (76) FOR
~ the quarter ending December 81, 1890, at
the rate OF twelve Q2j per cent. per annum up
on the capital stock of the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank of Los Angeles, has been declared
by the board of directors, payable on and after
Saturday, January 10, 1891.
(Signed, II. J.. FLEISHMAN,
Secretary Farmers and Merchants Bank.
Id I'm -
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05

Angostura Bitters endorsed by physicians
and chemists for purity and wholesomeness
DR.. J. G. b. 5iegert a. Sons, sole manufacturers.
Ask your druggist for it,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

rT>HE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
L holders of the ~. M. Griffith Company will
De held at the office of the company, No. 934
Monday, January 10, 1891, at The hour Of 10
O'Clock m, for the purpose of electinga board
OF directors to serve during the ensuing year,
and the transaction of such other business as
may come before the meeting.
IA lot T. E. NICHOLS, Secrertay
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
Fine millinery at wholesale, 235 8. Spring.
RED RICE,s.

Have you seen those new styles of millinery,
235 S. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
The ..Dailv Herald"

May be found in San Francisco at the Palace
hotel newsstand; in Chicago at the Postofice
1O3 East Adams street; in Denver
1t Smith & Sons newsstand, Fifteenth and
Lawrence streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
Fine M,1linerv.

Fine Millinery.
Mrs. Dosch, of 235 8. Spring, has the prettiest
bOnnets in town. %t
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05

suutsred 1t the postofice at Los Angeles as
second-class matter.l
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05

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PURE
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WHISTLES,
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AND ALL OTHER
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a FlRST-CLASS
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j. P. TAGGART & CO.'S,
311 g. 313
NEW HIGH ST.
SEND YOUR ORDER BY
MAIL,
OR TELEPHONE 3oo,
OR GONE UP
AND SEE U.s.
WE SELL THE BEST
OF GOODS
AT
THE LOWEST MARKET
PRICES.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-05
DELIVERED BY CARRIERS
At zoe Per Week, or SOC Per Month

Notice to Mail Subscribers.
%he papers of all delinquent mail subscribers
the Los Angeles DAILY HERALD will be
promptly discontinued hereafter. No papers
Will be sent to subscribers by mail unless the
came have been paid for in advance. This rule
b inhexible. AYERS & LYNCH.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-10-06

B. F. Hunsaker, who was arrested
about ten days ago on complaint of Mrs.
Sarah j. Griffin Clark on charge OF
embezzlement, is now under an addi-
tional charge of robbery.
The complaint in the latter case was
sworn out yesterday before Justice Ow-
ems, who fixed the bail at $1,000. The
complainant alleges that Hunsaker en-
tered her room on the oath of Septem-
Der and took 500 from her by force.
She endeavored to get the money back,
but failed. Hunsaker was taken to Jail
yesterday morning.
1t is evident that the district attorney
fears the embezzlement case will be dis
missed by Justice Stanton, as a COM
plant charging Hunsaker with the same
offense was filed before Justice Owens
Yesterday afternoon, and the warrant
served on Hunsaker at the Jail.
The case has been called four times for
examination, but in each case Justice
Stanton has had to continue the hearing
on account of the illness of the COM
plainant, who is confined to her room.
The court, it is said, has intimated that
the district attorney and the court itself
has been imposed upon in this case, and
the prosecuting officer means to be on
the safe side.
AS to the woman's illness, number
of prominent physicians have testified
that she is not able to appear in court.
The examination is now set for Thurs
day.
The district attorney said yesterday
that he will dismiss the complaint in
the township court and take the case up
before Justice Owens.
AS the defendant has not been in Jail
since his arrest yesterday morning, JUS
tice Stanton was seen last evening and
asked why Hunsaker had not been
locked up in accordance with his order.
He replied that he did not consider that
he had anything to do with the prisoner
after the commitment had been issued.
The justice also said he thought the
court and its officers are being imposed
upon, but he expressed himself as being
anxious to hold the examination as ear
ly as possible.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-10-06

THERE seems to be great deal oil
friction between the township authori-
ties of that portion of Los Angeles town
ship which includes Burbank, and the
people. We have time and again had
complaints about the over-zeal of the
constables of that township to make ar
rests and put the county to unnecessary
charges for the most trivial offenses.
Last week two boys belonging to good
families plucked couple of punches of
grapes from the roadside, and were ar
rested, brought to this city, made to
pass the night in prison, a justice of
the peace was brought to Burbank from
GarVanza to hold court to try the
charges, and finally the cases were dis
missed because the owner Of the vine
yard refused to prosecute. 1t strikes us
that such official zeal as was exhibited
in this business is lost in small COM
munity like Burbank, and ought to be
transferred to field where it could have
greater scope for its officiousness than it
has in small village.
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CAUSED BY WANT.
The Serious Charge Against A Poor
Woman.

The Serious Charge Against A Poor
Woman.
Mrs. M. J. Hutchinson was arraigned
before Justice Stanton yesterday on a
complaint charging her with forging the
name of Fred Mace of San Dimas to a
check for $40. The complaining witness,
D. M. Morgan of the Mammoth shoe
house, states that Mrs. Hutchinson
purchased shoes on the Oath of Septem-
Der and represented herself as Mrs.
Sarah Mace. She gave him check for
$40, which she endorsed in his presence
"Sarah Mace" The check was signed
Erred Mace"
The check was pronounced a forgery
when presented at the bank and the
proprietor of the store hunted up Mrs.
Hutchinson, who lives at Pomona. She
denied having purchased anything from
Mr.. Morgan, although it is said that she
wore the shoes he sold to her. The
woman was driven to the crime by ac-
tual need, it is said. Her husband
deserted her some time ago. Justice
Stanton remanded her to the sheriff, in
default of $1,000 bonds, for examination
Thursday.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-10-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Hustler, farce comedy of which
much is promised, will be at the opera
house beginning on Thursday evening.
The play is simply an excuse for the in
PRODUCTION of a number of clever spec
ialties.
Among the chief fun-makers of the
Hustler are John Kernel, of the famous
Harry and John Kernell company Bar
ney Reynolds, the Bismarck of German
dialect comedians; John st. Mari, who
formerly starred under the name of
Mack with Barney Ferguson in McCar-
thy's Mishaps; Gus Mills, the
premier of female impersonators; Lee
Harrison, the agile and unctuous little
comedian of the Chicago opera house
productions; Harry Leighton, youth
with marvellous alto voice, until re-
Gently the principal soloist at DR.. John
Halls church, New York; Leonard
Somers, Mack Mentor and Milo Knill,
trio OF popular comedians and vocal
lists, and the Hustler male quartette.
Among the female members of the
company there are Mollie Thompson,
the highest salaried soubrette on the
American STAGE Zelma Rawlston, one
of the comic opera divinities of the New
York Casino; the sisters Laporte, trio
OF brilliant lyric artists; Lille Ray
mond, late of the Francis Wilson opera
company; Vesta Stevens, English vo-
calist; Agnes Howard, protean actress,
and Carrie Norton, a commedienne of
talent. Other attractions are a corps
of Partisan buster dancers and Mile
Staccione, the Italian ballet premiere.
IVY
Mrs. T. Masac announces IAN evening
with i. NJ. Gottschalk" at Turn Verein
hall tomorrow night, and invitations are
eagerly sought for. Mrs. Masac, nee
Niss MelAnie May, was pupil of Pro-
lessor Oscar Berner, and is a talented
and extraordinary pianist. Some of the
ablest critics of the country have pro-
nounce1 her playing inimitable and her
ability has placed her in the front rank
of performers on the piano forte. AL
though she has resided in this city for
some time, Mrs. Masac has appeared in
public but few times and an opportu-
nifty of hearing her should not be missed.
Miss Katharine, whose charming voice
has been heard but too seldom. appears
on the programme, as does also Professor
Wilhartitz, who will read an essay on
Gottschalk's life and works.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-10-06
THE ANNEX.
Rather Lengthy Session at Yester-
DAYS Meeting.

Rather Lengthy Session at Yester.
days Meeting.
There was meeting of the ladies an.
mex yesterday afternoon. Everything
went along serenely until one member
made motion to pay for city license
for the time that the annex conducted
an intelligence Office in connection with
the annex. This motion was voted
down.
Mrs: Wilder, as chairman of the COM
mlttee which offered to decorate the
chamber OF commerce for fair week.
made report. The report was OBJ
Jected to by the "outs," but that did not
avail very much as the report was re-
ceived.
Mrs. Wells, the president, seeing that
everything was cut and dried, informed
the members that her work was done
and stepped down and out. This caused
quite commotion. After considerable
discussion Miss Bishop was appointed
president pro tenn. The ladies then
proceeded to nominate officers for the
ensuing term. Mrs. Hartwell was
nominated for president; Mrs. Hobell
for vlce-president, and Mrs. Gingery for
secretary. A number of members
handed in their designations.
At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs.
Wells stated to friends that she did not
leave the chair for any personal reasons,
but because she considered the ladies'
annex dead.
1t is said to be rather a curious fact,
that large majority of the women who
are trying to keep the organization alive
are members of Logan post relief corps.
Los Angeles herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1890-1893, 1891-10-06
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
No Circus at the Meeting Last
Evening.

No Circus at the Meeting Last
Evening.
The board of education met last even
ing. 1t was very tame session COM
pared with some in the past few meet
ings. Directors Marsh and Crowley's
seats were vacant. DR.. Hitchcock was
present and took his seat as a member
of the board. There was no ceremony
about the matter and neither Mrs.
Severance, Mrs. Hughes or their attor-
neys appeared.
Mrs. Sarah Voucher was placed on
the substitute teacher list.
Miss Vaughn was granted leave of
absence until Christmas.
President Boal appointed DR.. Hitch
cock a member of the teachers ianitors'
and insurance committees.
Miss Alice Gray and Miss Blanford
were changed from the San Pedro to the
Thirtieth street school.
A representative of the telephone
company addressed the board relative
to a charge for putting in telephone
in every school in the city. 1t was
finally decided to put in a telephone in
one school in every ward in the city.
The school most conveniently located to
get the telephone.
The report of the finance committee
was adopted. Bills to the amount of
$4,000 were recommended to be paid.
The following change was made: Miss
Ella Carothers from Spring to the Cas-
telar street school; Miss O'Connor from
Carey to Spring street, and Miss M.
Wallace from Spring to Carey street.
After transacting some minor business
the board adjourned.
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of this board is hereby required to serve
notice to such parties to vacate forth
with
r. P. BRONSON.
His Funeral Services Held on Yester-
day Afternoon.

His Funeral Services Held on Yester-
day Afternoon.
Royal P. Bronson, who died Saturday
night, after an illness of some months
duration, was buried yesterday after
noon at Rosedale cemetery. The funer-
al was under the auspices of Southern
California Council Royal Arcanum, of
which the deceased was an honored
member. Rev. Will A. Knighten, pas
tor of Simpson M. E. church, officiated
at the obsequies, which were held at
the residence of Z. D. Bronson, son of
the deceased, 1887 Ingraham street.
The services were short but impressive,
and large number OF sorrowing friends
followed the remains to their last rest
ing place.
Mr.. Bronson was native of New
York state, and veteran of the civil
war, having been promoted to the cap
taincy of a Wisconsin volunteer COM
pany. He was a Royal Arch Mason,
and also member of the Masonic Blue
Lodge. At one time he was extensively
engaged in the lumber trade in Wiscon-
sin, but during his four years residence
here, he lived retired life, having his
home with his son. He had no rela-
tives here except his sons family, but
two sons and daughter survive him in
the east. He was Sc years old.