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Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-28
FIGUEROA STREET.
SHALL THE CITY PAY FOR ITS
IMPROVEMENTS.
The Members of the Council Discuss the
Matter-The Street Bond Bill En-
dorsed-A Constitutional Convention
Asked For.

An informal meeting OF the members
OF the council was held at the city hall
yesterday afternoon to discuss the pro-
posed improvement OF Figueroa street
by grading, at the expense of the prop
erty owners, against which protests had
| been made.
Mr.. j. S. Slawson appeared before the
meeting and gave the history Of Figue-
roa street. That thoroughfare and its
elongation, Pearl street, he said, had
once been graded between Sixth and
Washington streets, and the city was
bound to keep it in repair. His lawns
had been covered with mud from one to
four inches deep. The city had turned
| the water, on to the street by its
improvements above Washington street,
and the property owners had right to
demand that the city take such care of
this water as would keep it from injuring
private property.
Mr.. Bonsall said that if Figueroa
had been graded and accepted, it should
be kept in repair by the city. The cor
! poration was not compelled to take care
OF graded streets by the law, but that
had been the custom.
| Major Horace Bell thought that Fig
ueroa street should not be dicriminated
against in the matter of repairs. The
major insisted that the city should Eli
the holes in the street and clean the gut
ters until the property owners were
able and felt so disposed to pave the
street and make permanent improve
ment. In regard to the water of the
Arroyo de los Reyes, the major thought
thai it would take 10-foot sewer to
carry it off. Paved streets, he thought,
would be the best storm drain. The
water would be carried off and evenly
distributed so as to cause no harm to
anyone.
Mr.. McGarry thought that the time
was propitious to pass resolutions ana
get up a petition to the legislature to
pass the bonded-street law. Everybody
would be willing to improve their streets,
and the problem Of the surplus surface
water would eventually solve itself.
Mr.. McGarry offered the following reso-
luton, which was indorsed by the coun-
cilmen and citizens present, and will be
sent to the Los Angeles representatives
at Sacramento;
"Resolved, That the city council and
clClZenS Ol LOS AHStleS urge tile passage
of the street-bond bill for the improve
ment of Streets"
The following dispatch was also Or
dered sent to the Los Angeles repre-
sentatives at Sacramento:
THE council and citizens of Los An
geles urge the issuance of a call for a
constitutional convention"
Mr. McGarry brought up the subject
of the projected storm drain from the
head OF the Arroyo de los Reyes at Pearl
and Second streets to the river, and the
matter was discussed at length. No ac-
| ton was taken in regard to the city's
repairing Figueroa street at the public
expense, and the meeting soon ad-
| journed.
Heath & Mil1igan Paints
| Are the best. SERVER & Quinn, Jag ). Main st.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-28

Heath & Milligan Paints
Are the best. SERVER & Quinn, JAG ). Main St
Horse blanket and buggy robes at Foy's sad
dlery house, 315 n. Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-28
ReceiNer DISCHARGED

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 27.-In the
United States court, today, Judge Deady
ordered the discharge of Joseph Simon
from the receivership OF the Oregon
improvement company, which is now in
a position to pay all claims against it.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-28
Health is Wealth !

DR. +. G. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MENT, guaranteed specific for Hysteria, Dizzi-
ness, Convulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia,
use of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental
Depression, Softening of the Brain resulting in
death Premature Old Age, Barrenness. T Loss sol OF
Power in either sex, Involuntary Losses and
SpermatOrrh9a caused by over-exertion of the
contains one months treatment. 81 90 box,
or six boxes for 800, sent by mail prepaid on
receipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case With each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with $500, we
will send the purchaser our written guarantee
to refund the money If the treatment does not
effect a cure. Guarantees issued only by
II. NJ. SALE & SON,
Druggists, sole agents, 226 S. Spring street,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-28

w r. BLACKMAN, PUBLIC ACCOUNT.
can Association of Public Accountants.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-28
Not a KnOck-Out.

CARSON, New, Feb. PA prize fight
last night between Martin Brannan, OF
Carson, and Pat McCune, alias Tom
Wilson, OF Wisconsin, resulted in a VIC
tory for Brannan, as Wilson failed to
knock him out in ten rounds, as per con-
tract.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-28
A Mine EMPLOYEE Drowned.

REDDING, CAL, Feb. 27.-Tom Martin,
26 years of age, employed at the Uncle
Sam mine, on Squaw creek, was drowned
while attempting to cross Backbone
creek on horseback.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-28
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.

The Senate Shipping Bill Amended and
Passed-14O to 12O.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-In the house,
today, the senate bill amendatory OF the
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
IN SLAVERY DAYS.
A New Orleans Mob That Nearly Lynched
a Beautiful Woman.

A New Orleans Mob That Nearly Lynched
Beautiful Woman.
Thirty or forty years ago New Or
leans mob uprose in behalf of a negro
slave and undertook to avenge his cruel
treatment. Not only this, they pursued
and would have hanged the owner of
the unfortunate slave. That owner
was beautiful woman, immensely
wealthy, and the giver of sumptuous
entertainments The story is one of
the most thrilling in the history of the
city.
1t was whispered that the lady in
the case ill-treated certain of her slaves,
kept them chained in dungeon, and
subjected them to starvation. She was,
however, a woman of great wealth and
influence, and managed to quiet these
rumors. A fire occurred on her estate,
whether started by some of the slaves
or not is not recalled. When citizens
flocked to the place and began to tear
down the building, the awful evidence
of the maltreated slaves met their eyes.
One of the poor creatures was chained.
The fury of the mob was fearful. They
besieged the palace of the beautiful
woman, who, with unparalleled bold.
ness, ordered her coachman to drive to
her door, dressed in her most brilliant
costume, and, with as much composme
as if she were taking her usual evening
drive, stepped in and directed the
coachman to whip up his horses. The
mob followed, but she distanccd them.
She managed to make one of the ships
in the harbor, and escaped to Paris
Richmond State.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

I'm limitation Of Nature
that's the result you want
to reach. With DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets, you have it.
They cleanse and renovate the
whole system naturally. That
means that they do it thor
oughly, but mildly. They're
the smallest in size, but the
most efective-sugar- coated,
easiest to take. Sick Head
ache, Bilious Headache, Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, and all arrangements
Of the Liver, Stomach and
Bowels are prevented, relieved,
and cured. Purely vegetable,
perfectly harmless, and gently
laxative, or an active cathar-
tic, according to size of dose.
AS a Liver Pill, they've been
initiated, but never equaled.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
SPORTSMEN ARE HEALTHY.
They Encounter Bad Weather and Fa
tigue Without Danger.

They Encounter Bad Weather and Fa-
tigue without Danger.
AS rule sportsman may take great
liberties with himself without being
much the worse. No man was ever
harmed by wet feet on a moor, though
if he comes home and contemplates
them for an hour over gunroom fire
he may be reminded of the indiscretion.
A deerstalker has to put up with great
exposure and temporary discomfort,
but he is rarely the worse for it. He
may have to run at the top of his speed
for two or three miles along a rough
hillside to cut off a stag he has wounded
or started, or in some way made mis-
take with, and he arrives at his post as
hot as young man can be.
The deer are not in sight, and have to
be waited for in the best position for
the shot, not for the comfort of the
shooter. The place is high up-two
thousand feet up, perhaps, among
lichens and rocks and great patches of
snow; it is October, and an east wind
blows upon the little company of three
which seems to cut into their very
hearts; finally snow shower comes
on, as 1t were a winding sheet, We
have spent couple of hours or more in
such position, teeth chattering, body
shaking, fingers benumbed. If tho
stag judiciously wait for an hour he is
probably missed; the above three pho
nomena do not promote good rife
shooting. Very likely the stag never
comes at all; he was suspicious and un-
easy, and preferred to take an unusual
pass, and so disappointment is added
to the other discomforts. But such a
wait has never made US i'll, nor have
we ever seen q stalker who was the
worse for it. -Macmillan's Magazine.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
THE DAKOTA lNDI ANS.
People Originally Possessed of He role
Traits of Character.


Traits of Character.
To the missionaries and teachers OF
the far Notwithstanding in denomi-
nation from Catholic to Unitarian, but
all animated by the same high purpose
lis due, more even than to the soldier.
the pacification Of the vanquished ma
ton of the Dakotas.
In the prosecution Of their work what
did these self-sacrifcing men find?
They found, once they had gained the
Indians confidence, that he Was not all
vicious, violent and bloodthirsty.
They found that, unlike his white
brother, be never swore. He never
took in vain the name of the Great
Spirit, nor even the names of any of the
numerous subordinate deities to whom
he believed that the supreme God dele
gated supernatural powers.
If he disliked a thing, he simply
called it bad; if it pleased him, it was
good. To him whisky, the curse of his
kind, was mini-sica, bad water-only
that and nothing more.
The missionaries found also that the
Dakota in general was good husband,
q loving father and a faithful friend.
Save as stratagem Of war, he scorned
and abhorred lie.
He combined the attributes of hero
with the foibles, extravaganza and fol-
lies of an overgrown boy. He was i'm
provident, careless, inconsistent
With the toothaohe he could shed
tears of anguish. Place him in tho
hands of his foes, let him be staked to
the ground and fire kindled on his
breast and the same man would die
without a moan, chanting his death
song detiantly to the last breath.
The Dakota was likewise found to be
a communist, in the literal sense of
the word. Whatever he had, belonged,
and was cheerfully given, to any other
member Of the tribe.
"Shall my brothers starve while I
have abundance?" replied a successful
huuter to white friend who suggested
that he save his surplus meat against the
scarcity of winter, instead Of dividing
it among his fellows.
His liberality extended even to foe.
If en- enemy entered his teepee, and so
much as partook of draught of water,
his life was safe; for the Dakota laws
Of hospitality were sacred and inviolate.
In religion, the teachings of Christ
came to the red man as beautiful expla-
nation of his own vague but often sub
LIME conceptions, and under the mild
guidance of the wise and good, he is
adapting himself, slowly, it may be, to
the spirit of the age, and accepting the
restraints by which he is envioned with
less of restiveness and friction, because
the force which impels him forward to-
ward civilization is that of the soldier
of the Cross instead of the soldier Of
the sword.-Youth's Companion.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
HOW MUCH IS HE WORTHY

l.
How much is he WORTH Let them reckon who |
care,
A five and.twenty fold millionaire.
With miles Of houses and leagues Of land
And gold as tho incompatible sand
On the bonndIeSs shores ~ tho seo
~
But how much is he WORTH Let them tell us,
who can,
Not tie sum Of his gold, but the worth Of the
man
Eor worth is not III the thihes possessed.
the breast.
TITS the goodness that blesses and IA blest.
A milliofairel what thehf
How much is he WORTHY Let Death declare.
For Death has come for tho millionaire,
And naked 9pd poor lies ne.
The gold has dropped from his cold, dead hand,
ne holds No title to house or LAND;
But his harrow house, qpd biz. beg in the sand
How much is he WORTH Let them answer who
dare.
What none to speak for the millionaire
In the millions OF iivihg fneni
4 worthless life, by the world forgotl
A worthless carcass, to mold and roti
In the scales Of God And them
H.
How much is he WORTH Let them reckon who
pare
A iardef scant, and coat threadbare,
And shilling or two has he,
A cot and little rood Of land,
4 Sweating brow, and toiling hand,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

1t happened at Springfield. Scene,
barber-shop. Victim to barber-"Is
this your establishment" mo, only
half of it is mine 80 you have a
partner?n THE man at the next chair
owns the other half ''Why don't yoI
own his share?n That's my business"
'Well, il you own one-half and the
other halls your business, Thy don't
You own the Shop?n-BoStou CONNER,
clal Bulletin,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
A VERY QUEER PEOPLE.
Their Absurd Ideas Concerning Diseas
and DEATH


Their Absurd Ideas Concerning Disease
and Death.
They are anomalies, those long tailed,
pig-eyed Chinese. In some respects
they are favorable specimens of high
civilization, in others what Dickens
Mr.. Smallweed would have called
birthstone idiots"
Their remedial processes in cases of
Illness and their post-mortem ceremo-
MES are absurd to the last degree.
When a Chinaman is sick, one of his
friends goes to the temple of the God of
Medicine Familiarity known as the
doctor" and having first tickled the
IDOLS ears to secure it's attention, pro-
,eeds to rub that portion of its bronze
Dr. wooden carcass corresponding to the
afflicted part of the invalid. He then
puts up in a red paper some ashes taken
from censor burning before the image
and carries them to the sick PERSONS
room, where they are worshiped daily
until the latter RECEIVERS or ''joins his
ancestors" AS it is supposed that his
disease is caused by the enmity OF some
departed spirit, ten men are hired to
become security" for the patient.
These ten bondsmen guarantee to the
offended tenant of the land of shadows
that the invalid shall do nothing further
to offend him, in case he is permitted
TO recover. If he dies, the ''ten kings
Of help are respectfully informed OF
his decease, with view of propitiating
their Internal majesties.
In fact, coaxing, wheedling, bribing
and cheating the powers diabolical
seem to be the principal objects OF all
celestial devotees They have an eye
to economy, too, in their ceremonies for
the benefit Of the dead. Believing that
the deceased may need funds and cloth
Ing in the other world, and that it will
matter little in future state whether
his bank account is kept in redeemable
money or 'the queer" whether his gar
ments are silk or shoddy, they sacrifice
at his shrine forged paper and mock
raiment. This is treating both the de-
parted and the gods rather shabbily
but it saves expense, and is supposed tc
answer the desired end. The Chinese
are so fond of trickery that they take
infinite pleasure in shaving" the ghosts
of their friends and all their deities anC
demons.
Despite the singular absurdities O
Buddhism and Taoism, the two princi
pal religious creeds of the Chinese, W.
must not call them barbarians. The.
had printed literature when our pro
genitors roamed the wilderness CLOTHED
in the skins of beasts, and are said t.
have made gun-powder before the ag
of iron had commenced in Europe. Blu
they are not progressive people. Jus
what they were three thousand year
ago they probably would have been t.
the end of time, if we go-ahead Chris
tians had not broken forcibly into thei
sealed-up empire, and taught them
thing OF two.-N Y. Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

Apd then something took place i'm,
mediately on the landing which looked
as If George thought he had "snap,"
too. He thought SO much more after
Mary married him, and Teddie lived
with them and whistled all he wanted
to.-John j, A'Becket, in N. Y. indie.
pendent.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
snmmer ronrists.

Take the Chicago, st. Panl Kansas
City Railway, the popular route toNu points
OF interest in the scenic Northwest and the
Puget Sound region Connects with trans
continental trains for all resorts dear TO the
hearts Of pleasure seekers. +. II. LORD,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
Phoenix Building, Chicago, Ill.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
To Dlspei Colds.

Headaches aud Fevers, to cleanse the sys-
tenn effectually, yet gently, when costlVe or
bilious, or when the blood IS impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure Labitual con-
stipation, to awaken tho kidneys and liver
to d healthy activity, without irritating or
weakening them, use Syrup Of Figs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

DoBBINs' Electric Soap does not chap the
hands, being perfectly pure. Many people
afflicted with Salt Rheum have been cured
by it's use. Preserves and whitens clothes
Have your grocer order it and try it noto
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

In 1850 "Brotpn's Bronchial TrocheS" were
introduced, and their success as cure for
Colds, Coughs, Asthma and Bronchitis has
been unparalleled.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
August.
Flower

There is a gentle
Dyspepsia. man at Malden-on-
the Hudson, N. Y,
named Captain A. G. Pareis, who
has written us letter in which 1t
is evident that he has made up his
mind concerning some things, and
this is what he says:
II have used your preparation
called August Flower in my family
for seven or eight years. 1t is con-
stantly in my house, and we consider
it the best remedy for Indigestion,
and Constipation we
Indigestion. have ever used or
known. My wife is
troubled with Dyspepsia, and at
times suffers very much after eating.
The August Flower, however, re-
lieves the difficulty. My wife fire.
quently says to me when l am going
to town, We are out
Constipation of August Flower,
and l think you had
better get another bottle l am also
troubledwith Indigestion, and when
ever l am, take one or Two tea
spoonfuls before eating, fol- a day OF
two, and all trouble is removed. @
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

ALL cases Of weak or lame back, backache,
rheumatism, will find relief by wearing one
of Carriers Smart Weed and Belladonna
Backache Plasters. Price25 cents. Try them
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

DON'T wait until you are sick before trying
Carter's Little Liver Pills, but get vial at
once. You can't take them without benefit.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

BEFORE plnnging into housekeeping con
slider well the point of attack. --Binghamton
Republican.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

A MAN naturally finds it necessary to have
recourse to his "unclen after no has
"aunted" too much.-Binghamto Leader
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

THE tramp is like railroad sleeper-he
is readily adapted to goadbed. Boston
Courier.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

IT would take more nerve than money to
get sin the swim" at the north pole.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

THE Grip of Pneumoniamay be warded of
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

INDICATIONS of strike-when one man
tells another he is liar.--Bc3ton Bulletin
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

THE little barber is none the less strap
ping fellow.-Glens Falls Republican.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

AT the present rate of legal fees none but
a wealthy man can "keep his own counsel"
Boston Courier.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

BRONCHITIS Is cured by frequent small
doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

'THIs is in full of account" said the bar.
keeper, as he took the change out of bin.
"Also," replied the customer, ION account
of full. Washington Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

THE glazier is always giving people a
pane.-St Joseph News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

IT is natural to suppose that when you
stroke cats back the wrong way the poor
animal doesn't feel fur straightforward
Courier.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

AMAN can well excuse excess in the use
Of egg-nog by claiming he is thereby sim
ply satisfying his appetite for early spring
chicken. Philadelphia Times.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

JINKs-'Do you Judge a man by the
clothes he wearsF' Filkins-"Not so much
as by the clothes he doesn't wear."-M Y
Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

81 HAVE tried Macy ways of getting
ahead" writes subscriber. "Can you
give me some advice" "Why don't you
try mixing your drinksin N. V. Recorder
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

A sTRAPPING fellow-the schoolmaster
N. Y Mail and Express.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

LIMBS of the law are probably legacies.-
Snirit
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

THE Barney stone is merely sham rock
after all. pittsburgh Dispatch.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

WHEN deductions are made-in subtrac.
Y. Mail and Express.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

ANYBODY can see through 1.-THE micro
ScOne.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

A BAD boy is often hand-cuffed by his
parents.-Drake's Magazine.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

ALWAYS ahead of the processon-the
hopd
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

THE auctioneer is q thorough "going"
man, Washington Post
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19
WAS always short-Tom Thumb.

SELDOM make a run-Messenger boys.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

CRAZY grain-wild oats.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

NEcKwEAR-horse cellars.
Box occupants-sardines.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-06-19

CRAZY grain-wild oats.
NECKwEAR-horse cellars.
-
Box occupants-sa rdines.
-
WAS always short-Tom Thumb.
SELDOM make run-Messenger boys.
A sTRAPPING fellow-the schoolmaster-
N. Y Mail and Express.
THE glazier is always giving people a
pane.-St. Joseph News.
ALWAYS ahead of the procession-the
band.
LIMBS of the law are probably legacies.-
Spirit.
WHEN deductions are made-in subtrac-
tion.-N. Y. Mail and Express.
THE auctioneer is n thorough 'going"
man. Washington Post
THE Blarney stone is merely sham rock
after all Pittsburgh Dispatch.
A BAD boy is often hand-cuffed by his
parents.-Drakes Magazine
ANYBODY can see through 1.-THE micro
scope.
A MAN can well excuse excess in the use