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Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
ROBES AND CASKETS.
A New and Complete Undertaking
Outfit.

Outfit.
It was an unlettered but enthusiastic
man who called at an undertaking. es-
tablishment where they had new
'hearse, and as he looked at the highly
finished vehicle exclaimed: "SMye,
there'll be suicides in town now."
While Of no particular moment to- she
dead, it is of interest to their friends to
know what arrangements can be made
for the ee,ebration Of the last sad rites
and the payment OF last tribute oi re-
spect to the departed loved ones and
friends.
With this thought in mind reporter
of the HERALD, yesterday called at the
undertaking establishment of the Peck,
Sharp & Neitzke company, in their new
and we'll fitted quarters at 14O South
Main street. The company has but Just
occupied, this place, which has been spe-
cially fitted up for the business.
Two doors IA the front admit one to a
long hall, the other to the pleasant look
ing office where the business of the COM
pany is transacted with outsiders. Back
Of the office is funeral parlor,
13' by so feet in size, fitted out with
especial regard to the convenience
of the people who form. a very
large class of Los Angeles residents,
those who live in hotels and boarding
and rooming houses, where it is not ad-
visable to have funeral. No estab-
lishment south OF San Francisco has as
large or as appropriately aad neatly
furnished a paTlOr for the use of its
patrons.
Back OF both parlor and ball is stock
room, where burial robes ranging in
price from $3.50 up to anything desired
can be seen and selected, together with
all the paraphernalia of a. funeral except
the casket, which are 70 be found, in
another stock room back of the first.
There is nothing grim on dismal about
the surroundings of either room, and
yet nothing to CRATE upon sensitive feel.
ings by seeming levity or incongruity.
These are all the rooms which the. gen.
eral public will ordinarily see. bus back
of them yet are work rooms, one OF
which is devoted to the embalmiag pro-
cess, has an asphaltum floor, and COM
plete outfit for preserving the bodies Of
departed friends for those who would be
deprived by reason OF distance and the
lapse OF time of last look ct the feat
ures quiet under the hand of death.
In the latter connection may be men.
toned small room under ground
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
REDONDO..

The regular Saturday evening bull at
Redondo hotel last evening was we'll
attended, and exceedingly pleasant.
With merry hearts the light fantastic
was tripped till the hour of midnight
signaled the time to stop. The-laaies'
costumes were remarkably pretty and
becoming, while the gentlemen looked
handsomer than usual in the. o0nven-
tional black broadcloth. Aspecial train
leaving about the midnight hour con-
veyed the visitors to the beach back to
Los Angeles. This train arrangement
was made more especially for, the con-
venience of those who attended, the dis
triet convention Of Good Templars held
here last evening.
The Ideal Banjo and Guitar club, of
Los Angeles, directed by Professor G. S.
Delano, gave cne of their best pro-
grammes in the music hall of Redondo
hotel Friday evening. The selections
by the club were all highly enjoyable,
and elected hearty applause from the
large and appreciative audience. The
ideal quartette made decided hit,
while the guitar duet by Professor and
Mrs. Delano, and solo by the professor
were admirably rendered,. the phrasing
being absolutely perfect. Several vocal
selections by well-knowna artist merited
the approbations received. Mrs. T.
Masac delighted the audience with
number of piano solos in her usual
brilliant style.
After the concert refreshments were.
served aAd then dancing finished the
evenings entertainment.
Amo0g the latest arrivals at Redo ndo
hotel are included:- S. H. Craft and
family, Antonio Warala and sister,
Sonora, Mex; Robert Reynolds, Des
Moines, Ia. Mrs. L. H. Craft, j. w.
Robinson, w. Smith, Los Angeles; James
Banton, S. G. Selley, A. W. Stanton,
San Francisco; 0. P. Meyers, S. P.
Rollins, Tacoma; J. G. Dunn and
daughter, Arizona.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
SHORB TAKES WATER
AS THE SUBJECT OF A GOOD
SPEECH IN BROOKLYN.
He Tells the Fasteners Something About
the Results of rrigation-Changes in
the San Gabriel Valley.

A dinner on July 29th was given to Gov
ernor Irwin of Arizona at the Marine
and Field club at Bath Beach, near
Brooklyn, New York, at which Hon. J.
de Barth Shorb, of San Gabriel, made
an address, from which the following is
taken:
Il have been asked to give my expert
enc on irrigation of California and to
relate some of the lessons of the said
experience. This subject of irrigation
is SO wide, so full of inspiration, that it
is difficult to wisely determine where to
commence and where to end. The cor
ner stone of the fabric of civilization
Was not laid in cement and mortar, but
upon water itself. A surprising state
ment at the first glance, and yet we
know, upon reflection, that water is the
great non-condensable element that
cannot be made to occupy lesser space
than natures God allotted it, no matter
how great the pressure may be.
II remember we'll in the early sixties,
home is now located, I looked back of
me toward the high Sierras, over the
plains where Pasadena is now located,
bhL tbCh lOOhluS III lIOilt vi llit ONcI LIO
valley OF San Gabriel toward the broad
Pacific, there were but three Or four
houses outside of the little village sur
rounding the old mission over this en-
tire territory, few small orchards of
oranges and lemons, a few circumscribed
acres of vines, were all that bespoke
mans interference or enterprise. saw
struggling herds of cattle, whose long
on MI xxyfHo al
Simultaneous flight rather than closer
scrutiny, and then few scattered herds
OF sheep, whose tread caused the dust
to rise in volumes almost sufficient
to obscure the sun. And this was
all. Now looking over the same terri
tory from my piazza, what do see
The thousand of homes, the lofty
spires of churches, school houses of
vast proportions, thousands of acres of
we'll cultivated orchards and vineyards,
scene of peace, happiness and cultiva-
ton. The magic wand that has pro-
duced this wonderful change, like Alad-
din's palace, is the fructifying. waters
of irrigation. From the small returns
in the early. sixties now hundreds of
thousands of dollars reward the labors
OF the industrious man. 1t may not be
an exaggeration to state that the income
now derived from 100 acres of well-cared
for orchards is greater than the entire
production of the San Gabriel Valley of
that time which represents over 200
square miles of territory. This picture
of San Gabriel valley, due solely to the
results of scientific irrigation, the maxi
mum utilization of its waters, may be
taken as an object lesson of what can
be done anywhere where the conditions
are similar"
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
A Turtle Which Weighs a
Thousand Pounds.
Over Seven Feet Long and
Five in Width.
The Great Creature Captured Yes.
terday off San Pedro.
Louis Mascolo Shoots the Turtle Three
Miles Out at Sea and Tows 1t
Into San PedrO-Brought
to This City.

sis it whale there ?" said Louis Mas
colo. to his shipmate Antoine, as they
were merrily bowling along in the natty
fishing boat II Dui'io, about three miles
off Point Firmin at San Pedro yesterday
morning.
Antoine 'gazed at the curious object and
crossed himself. "Corpo di Bacchol l
think it is the sea serpent"
Both men watched the monstrous
creature, about couple of hundred
yards from their boat. 1t would disap-
pear beneath the water and then bound
in the air, falling with splash that
made the spray fly for yards. Louis soon
discovered that it was turtle-a green
turtle-the great grandfather of all tur-
ties apparently. A turtle big enough to
have made a tureen of soup for Gargan-
tua, or enough for all the candidates for
the postoffice, who fail to get it, to dive
into.
Louis made up his mind that he
wanted that turtle, and so the little
Duilio luffed and bore down straight for
the monster. When within about a
hundred feet of the creature it dove.
Louis could not follow it in its subma-
rine sport, so the Duilio lay to and the
skipper made ready his rifle, which he
always carries. In few moments the
turtle reappeared, bearing big fish in
its enormous parrot-like beak. As it
came to the surface it stretched it's long
neck, rearing it's head in serpent-like
way, and as it saw the boat it gave a
distinct snort. Louis hesitated mo-
ment as to whether he would shoot at
the body, protected by its great shell, or
at the head. He chose the lat
ter just at the moment it was
being turned towards him, and the bull
let entered to the rear of the right eve,
but so tough was the skull that it did
not show itself on the other side. The
Duilio was then driven close to the
creature and a rope made fast to its
head, and it was towed to the wharf at
San Pedro.
All the town turned out to see il and
wonder. The biggest turtle ever taken
before was about half the size OF this.
There was considerable difficulty about
getting the thing upon the wharf, but
eighteen men manned the rope, and at
last it was hauled up on the pier and
placed on the railroad scales, where it's
weight was shown to be 966 pounds.
A HERALD reporter saw the monster
last night. 1t must be something over
seven feet long and five feet across and
its hippers are at least two feet long.
Its shell is corrugated and marked with
spots.
The fishermen regard this turtleas
wonderful, nothing approach
with ice, and expects to place mis- catch
on exhibition today.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
SANTA MONICA.

There will be perfect carnival of fun
at the seaside city today, which will
undoubtedly draw large crowd. Among
the attractions will be a barrel race,
there being over twenty contestants
entered for six prizes, consisting of 500,
$15, $40, $5, "a, SO, respectively. The
race will commence promptly at 2:30
from the raft in front of the Arcadia
bathhouse.
At Cowley and Bakers pavilion the
Arend orchestra will give one OF their
concerts, and Douglass's military band
will play at the stand in the esplanade.
All the girls are fixing up their ward
robes in great shape, evidently intent
on vigorous campaign ON the militia
boys; and, talking about young ladies,
there are a multitude OF them here,
whose beauty and vivacity are unex-
celled at any other resort.
Captain Morengo, the well-known
~whaler, has yacht and several surf
boats here in which he takes parties out.
Last Thursdays mass meeting has
caused several heated discussions. The
opposition of Mr.. Steere has become one
OF spite against three members of the
board, he having said over his sigma
ture words to that effect. 1t seems to
your correspondent that broad minded
view of the matter would lead one to act
as his constituency desired, whether it
pleased the majority or not. Mr.. Allen
says absolutely nothing.
The committee on race track held
meeting at Eckert and Hopp's pavilion
last Thursday evening, when w. b.
Willis was instructed to have the track
put in first class condition. The next
meeting will be held at the same place
on Thursday next.
Fl. D. La Motto put in an appearance
today after ten days Absence, but
knows nothing about the railroad
project. Poor man, wish he did.
Mrs. Wilson and Miss Agnes Wilson
are enjoying few days here.
Mrs. ]. De Barth Shorb and family, OF
San Gabriel, have taken the Goetz cot
tage for the season.
James Tiernan of San Gabriel is
spending few days here.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. s. Severance and
family, who have been spending the
past few weeks at the Arcadia, leave for
San Francisco today.
J. De Barth Shorb, Jr., is enjoying
seaside life.
Yesterdays arrivals at the Arcadia
were Mrs. j. DeBarth Shorb, j. DeBarth
Shorb Jr., Campbell Shorb, San Gabriel;
III. B. Tenney, II. E. Lacy, Tucson, Ariz.
Mrs. G. Il. Clarin, Miss Farman, Miss
Shorb, Mrs. G. Farman, Miss Agnes
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. j. ]. Schallert,
Mrs. E. B. Lindsay, w. D. Longyear, j.
Harcourt, Mrs. w. B. Kenny, Leander
Kenny, Mrs. Lazarovich, Miss Alice
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
THE BRIDE TOO YOUNG.
A Case Where the State Law Inter
fered With Marriage.

A Case Where the State Law Inter-
fered With a Marriage.
William A.. Cole appeared in the
county clerks office at the new court
house yesterday with Mrs. Cram and
applied for a marriage license for him
self aud the lady's daughter, Mary E..
Wilkerson. The license was made out,
but when Deputy County Clerk ]. J..
O'Neil learned that the girl was only
IA years of age he refused to issue the
document on the grounds that the child
was beneath the age of consent, and
could not marry under the state laws.
Mrs. Cram said that she gave her con-
sent to the marriage, and was very in
dignant when she was told that that did
not make any difference, the girl could
not marry under the law.
"Why," said the irate lady, II mar
ried off my other daughter in May, and
she was only 13 years Of age. got the
license in this office, too"
The document was still withheld,
however, and the couple left. After
standing on the corner few moments
discussing the question with Mrs. Cram
Cole returned alone and argued the
question with O'Neil. He finally made
an offer to ''make it all right with the
deputy clerk, and named sum which
he thought would be about the right
compensation, but he was disappointed
in this attempt at bribery.
The license which Mrs. Cram said
she obtained for her other daughter was
hunted up on the records, and it was
found that on May 10th last Charles
Pinard, aged %, was granted license
to wed Anna L. Cram, aged IS. Pinard
swore that the girl was IS years of age,
Mrs. Cram says she will go to San
Bernardino county for license.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
THE MASIAS EXAMINATION.
The Proceedings Enlivened by PER-
scaal Discussion.

SCalHl VnSCuSStOu.
The examination of Masias for the
Murder of Yung Him, at Ballona, which
has dragged along during the entire
week, was taken up again in Justice
iStanton's court Yesterday. The testi-
imony was not all in at the adjourning
hour, so the case was again continued
till O'Clock tomorrow. The following
witnesses were examined: J. L. Tucker,
Mrs. Masias, NJ. Masias and Antonio
Masias.
When court adjourned Attorney III. H.
Appel, for the defense, asked for sub
pena for Lee Langford, one of the
hunters who were shooting near where
Him was killed, on the day of the muir
der. The subpoena was made out, and
Appel remarked, in a voice load enough
to be heard all over the court room: 81
do not want Charlie Cruz tolserve that
paper ), he is interested in the prosecu-
ton"
Cruz, who was present., heard the
remark and retorted hotly: 81 am not
in the habit of influencing witnesses
the way you are"
Appel replied, saying that if Cruz
meant to imply that he was in the
habit of tampering with witnesses he
told an untruth.
The deputy sheriff then gave the lie
direct, aad both men started for each
other with blood in their eyes. 1t
looked squally for time, but friends
got between the would-be combatants
and a fight was averLed.
Justice Stanton fined Cruz $40 ior
contempt, but both men apologized fol-
their hasty words, and the fine was re-
mitted
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09

The grave of Oliver Goldsmith, in the
crypt OF the Inner Temple, still remains
in neglected condition. The secluded
little courtyard has recently been relaid
with gravel, and the memorial tablet of
the poet bears evidence of irreverent
treatment. The engraved letters have
not only become dim, but the tablet is
scratched, evidently by unknowing feet.
Surely here is crying opportunity for
some one to provide against further des-
aeratiop
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
THE ANGELES HERALD SUNDAY MORNINGS AUGUST Q 1891

Parker, Los Angeles; Mr.. and Mrs.
James K. PARCELS, Misses Adele and
Gertrude R. PARCELS; John E. Tricot.
Fred A. Hun, William Harper, San
Francisco; Robert D. Malcolm and
family, st. Louis; H. B. Everest, w. w.
Wilson, ]. P. Monroe and family, River
side; D. Mcdonald, Temescal; Miss Zara
Dewey, New York; DR.. H. K. Macom-
ber, Pasadena.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOL,
~ unteer soldiers, Pacific branch, Santa
Monica. CalifOrn a, August TO- 1891.
Sealed proposals will be received at the office
of the Governor OF tie Home, until Q O'Clock
pm, Tuesday, September 18th, 1891, for the
following:
Two so H. P. boilers; one engine (about 80
II. P.): about 5000 feet of steam pipe moving
and resetting boiler now in use; heating build
water in buildings; three hydraulic piston or
ram elevators.
Plans and specifications can be examined at
ber, 1891,
The right Is reserved to accept or reject any
or all bids, or to divide the contract or waive
defects, in the interest Of the Home.
s-9-12-16,23-27 Governor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

People Who Yesterday Secured Per-
missions to Wed.
Marriage licenses were yesterday
granted to the following named per-
sons:
Francis T. Quinn, aged %, of Los
Angeles, and Julie Vignes, aged 10, of
Los Angeles.
M. HI. Virgins, aged 26, of Los An.
geles, and Louise Fogle, aged 20, of Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
How to succeed.

satisfactorily solve. Some fail because Of poor
health. Others want of luck, but the majority
from deficient grit-want of nerve. They are
blues and stake the spirits down to keep the
spirits up" thus wasting money, time, oppor-
tunity and nerve force. There Is nothing like
great specialist, DR.. Miles, to cure all nervous
diseases as headache, the blues, nervous pros
tration, sleeplessness neuralgia, St. Vitus dance,
fits, and hysteria. Trial bottles and fine book OF
testimonials free at all druggists
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09

According to report by Crane Bros. ;.
of Saticoy, the bean acreage in that vi
cinity is 600 acres, which will yield
from 200 to 900 pounds to the acre. S.
L. Mack, OF Hueneme, reports the acre
age in that locality at 80 900 acres and
the yield one-quarter Of last year.
/ Ventura Free Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
miIes,s Nerve and Iiver Pills

Mi1es's Nerve and Liver Pills
Act on a new principle regulating the liver
otomach and bowels through The merues. A new
discovery. DR.. Miless Pills speedily cure bill
iousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles constipa-
ton, Unequaled for men, women children.
Samples, zee by all druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
TURKISH WOMEN

Are said to understand the art OF re-
pairing the ravages OF time better than
any other race, and their toilet service
is varied and effective, and they use
cosmetiques without stint.
Face powders aud toilet preparations
have legitimate use in the toilet of
every woman, and use properly made
need not, any more than the careful
use of perfume, displease anyone.
The proper preparation, properly ap-
piled protects the skin from inclemency,
thus assisting nature in preserving it in
soft, healthy condition. WISDOM'S
ROBERTINE is the proper preparation
under all circumstances. 1t gives to
the complexion the softness, delicacy
and whiteness common only to youth.
1t is the peerless beautifier. Read the
testimonials from famous artistes, cele-
brate1 chemists and eminent physicians.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
Our Home Brew.

Maier & Zoeblein's Lager. fresh from the
brewery, on draught in all the principal sa-
looms. delivered promptly in bottles or kegs
ONCE and Brewery. 444 Also st. Telephone 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09

run of children's ready made dresses at the
New York Bazaar still continues. l4S North
Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09

For the best wines and liquors, send your
order to the California Wine Company, 222 8.
Spring street. Telephone 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09
Szdden Deaths.

Heart disease is by Tar the most freq cent
cause of sudden death, which in. three out of
four cases is unsuspected. The symptoms are
of lying on the right side, short breath, pain or
distress in side, back os shoulder, irregular
pulse, asthma, weak and hungry spells, Wind in
sion, dry cough and smothering DR.. Miles
illustrated book on heart disease free az all
druggists, who sell and guarantee DR.. Miles
unequaled New Heart Cure, and his Restorative
Nervine, which CUES nervousness, headache,
slesplessness, effects of drinking etc. It con-
tains no opiates.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09

THE NEW ERA, No. Court street. Fine
wines and liquors. Ed wenger, proprietor.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09

WisdSIn's RObertine Price
so cents
WisdbsA's Violet Cream each at
WISDOM,S 29BERIINE ROBERTINE Druggists.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09

Fine liquors at II. j. woOllacott. 124 and l26
N. Spring street.
Use German family soap.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-09

r. w. BRAUN Sc CO.,
WHOLESALE AGENTS,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-27

to 23S, OPS in the ten years since it was
formed. In fact, one-third of the en-
tire increase in the states population
is to be found in the Sixth and the
Eleventh districts, while the eastern
districts show but comparatively
trifing growth.
The surplus of population in the
Sixth and Eleventh is more than
enough to form congressional district
in itself. These counties are therefore
fairly entitled to three congressman
where now they have but two.
Population is the basis Of representa-
ton. 1t is unjust to withhold from the
people OF one part of the state their
proper representation in congress
while giving to another part more than
its numbers give it right to claim.
Two hundred thousand people in
North and West Texas are virtually
disfranchised by the congressional dis
tricts as they now stand, and these
people have claims that call for fair
hearing.
This is not sectionalism. 1t is justice.
Sectionalism demands more than its
due. Justice pleads only for its right.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-04-27
AS YOU LIKE 1T.

The poet who sang "Oh what is so rare
as a day in June was never in Texas.
When man bowls loudly for ballot re-
form in nine cases out of ten he is a de-
feated candidate.
If Italy can't take better care of her gun
powder, its not at all remarkable the Malta
should have located in this country.
Newspaper men are being elected alder
men in Missouri cities. There is no use in
mincing words. The Doodle councils must
go.
Kate Field asks savagely: Where is
our manhood Give it up, Kate The
question Is too deep for Texas quill
driver.
Sarah Rernhardt sighed longingly: "Oh
for little sun and ar. Denver reporters
wrote it down: oh for little son and
heir"
Batter IS quoted as strong in the New
YORK markets. Cheese is supposed TO be
actiye- The housekeepers must have =
lively tine.
I1u cant always believe ths reports from
Ch.G. Ono 3lE i : : government victory.
the neSl rebe! victory One is inclined to