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Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
There Are No storlss in England.

England is beyond the ordinary range
of the stork, though hardly year passes.
without one or two being seen on the
east coast and generally, alas! shot. I'm
like the bittern and ruff, it was no more
common before the fens and swamps.
of Cambridge and Lincolnshire were
drained than it is at the present day.
"Mine honored friend, Sir Thomas
Brown, of Norwich, wrote Willughby,
200 years ago, "says that it is but rarely
seen on our coasts" There is, we be-
ieve, no record of its nesting in Eng
land, and the impossibility of protecting
a migratory bird precludes the hope of
its being introduced into the country
Chambers Journal.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
FIVE CENTS.
uow surs It yyaa.


Hank Yates was born horse trader.
His father and his mothers father were
horse traders, too, and spent almost as
much time riding over the Illinois prai-
ries to get or to make bargains in horse-
flesh as in attending to their corn and
pig raising on their farms Hank had
traded horses from the time he was ten
years old, when his grandfather bought
him Texas mustang from herd
Hank swapped the mustang within
twenty-four hours for Kentucky colt,
which he traded to his father for a
coveted mare, whose next colt he sold to
his grandfather at an advance of seven
ty-fye dollars over the price of the mus
tang
Hank was only nineteen years old
when he begin his attentions to Lizzie
Dodd in the next county. and scarcely
twenty when he rode over on fine
young horse to ask her to marry him.
They were sitting out in front of the
house in the starlight, and Hank was
getting on we'll with what he had to say.
when he saw Lizzie's father critically
examining his horse hitched down at the
front gate.
81 think everything in the world of
you, Lizzie" Hank was saying. That's
as sure AS"
Just then he saw her father feeling of
his horses feet and the instinct of the
horse trader mingled with the spirit of
his wooing, and he sprang to his feet
and yelled, That's as sure as that
bay gelding of mine is worth forty dol
lars more than them little gray mares of
yourn both put togetherl"-Yo Youths
Companion.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
A Mystery About Bluef,sh.

Although the bluefsh is familiar to
everybody, exactly where Pomatomus
saltatrix comes from or where he is born
few know about. He has the widest
kind of distribution, for Professor G.
Brown Goode tells us bluefsh are found
in the Malay archipelago, Australia,
Cape of Good Hope, in the Mediter-
ranean, and ranges along our coast from
Brazil to Nova Scotia, but no one has
yet established the facts as to its places
of reproduction, or is it known where
bluefsh spawn.-New York Times.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Rrnueht to the Point.

Annabel-How queerl Here's story
about man who made fortune cut Of
an attachment for sewing machine.
Arthur (softly)-That's nothing. I've
formed an attachment for the sweetest
little sewing machine in the world, and
would consider my fortune made if she'd
have me.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
whero the rlnest Pearls arc

The finest pearls of the world come
from the Persian gulf, where the oyster
beds produce 100000 worth per an
mum. Because the divers are of rather
light complexion they blacken their
bodies so that they may not be seen SO
readily By the sharks. w ashington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Ha Had Change.

Tramp-Have you change for half
dollar?
Gentleman-Yes. Where's the half
dollarf
Tramp haven't any but thort if
you had change for half dollar you
might have dime er two fer poor
man wot's seen better days All the gents
have asked fer help said they hadn't
any change. Good New.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
rha Mniter,s Apologr.

Hungry Guest dmpatiently)-You
have forgotten several things.
Waiter Very sorry, sab, but you
know it's good while since I took your
order. sah.--Good News,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-27
Don't Know, Can't Say.
Ho~ace-Will Won be nv wife2

Horace--WllI you be my wlfeS
Minnie--l can't say.
Horace--Don't you know yopr own
inindg
Minnie Yes, but don't know what
you think OF diamonds. ewelers Cir
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Butterflies That Battle.

1t is commonly thought that butter
fly breads the water as a fine lady breads
rain, but evidently this is not true in
Australia. The case of an Australian
butterfly deliberately entering the water
to take bath is recorded by M. G.
Lyell, Jr. He saw it alght close to the
water, into which it backed until the
whole of the body and the lower part of
the hind legs were submerged, the two
fore legs alone retaining their hold on
the dry land. After remaining in this
position for something like half min
ute it flew away apparently refreshed.
Mr.. Lyell says: During the morning
noticed a number doing the same
thing. In one instance no less than four
were to be seen within space Of not
more than three yards, and, to make
sure that was not deceived, captured
several as they rose rom the water, and
found in each case the body and lower
edge of the hind wings quite wet. While
in the water the futtering of the wings,
SO noticeable at other times, was sus-
pended. and so intent were the but
terfies in the enjoyment of the cold
bath that they could hardly move, even
when actually touched by the net.
Apparently the heat of the weather
drove them down to the water, as imme-
diately upon emerging they few up
again to the hillside Butterflies are
often seen apparently sucking in the
moisture around the edge of the pools;
but they have never before been seen
actually to enter the water. ."-Victoria
Naturalist.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Fish rhat shoot rllea.

There is a curious fish of the Indian
ocean, to which. although it has long
been known to naturalists, attention has
recently been called on account of some
new observations of its pecuharities. It
is fat and chubby, not unlike the ordi-
nary sunfsh, and seldom exceeds seven
or eight inches in length.
1t is furnished with short snout or
muzzle, which, as we shall see, serves
very much the purpose of a sportsman's s
gun. 1t is fond of insects, and its
method of capturing them has suggested
its name Of the archer.
Swimming close beneath the surface
it watches the brilliant flies fitting
above. and, having selected one to its
fancy, suddenly thrusts its muzzle out,
and with almost unerring marksman-
ship discharges several drops of water
at its victim
Confused by the watery projectiles,
and with its wings entangled and rem
dered temporarily useless, the insect falls
upon the surface of the sea, and is i'm
mediately seized by its voracious enemy
The fish is said to be able to bring
down fly in this manner from height
of two or three feet.
Some of the inhabitants of Java keep
these little fish in captivity for the sake
of watching them practice their archery
upon flies and ants suspended above
them. m.-Youth's Companion.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Made Him Ridiculous.

A good story of General Sheridan was
told me the other day by a Mexican
gentleman. an intimate friend of the
great northern soldier in his lifetime.
One day, calling on the commander Of
the army at his Office in Washington, he
found him at his desk, his feet incased
in slippers and his shoes democratically
placed on top of the desk. While the
general was apparently absorbed in some
writing, the Mexican gentleman, who
thought some servant had left the war
gior's shoes in the wrong place, took his
cane and gently deposited the shoes on
the floor.
The next day the Mexican gentleman
called again on Sheridan and found him
at his desk, shoes on top as before. The
polite resident of the tropics began once
more removing the shoes to the floor
when all at once Sheridan roared out:
Don't you do that again, sirt You
make me ridiculous, sirl"
II beg your pardon, general, but how
have made you ridiculous?"
"Why, sir" said Sheridan, still an
noyed, yesterday, sir, l went out to
walk after you had called on me. Twas
nearing the White House when noticed
a gentleman looking at me intently.
Soon he addressed me, saying, Excuse
me, general, but aren't you afraid of
catching coldY Why, sir, no, not that
l know of; what's the matter, sirY
Well said the gentleman, it is very
damp and you are going about in your
slppersr tell you, sir" said Sheridan,
addressing his Mexican friend, "you
made me ridiculous. 1t is my habit, sir,
to put my shoes on my desk where can
not fail to see them, so may not forget
to put them on, and, confound it, sir,
you come around here with your notions
Of propriety and send me around town
in my slippers, sirl"-Boston Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
scaliops in an Aquarium.

Nothing is prettier than to watch
pectens in an aquarium. They have a
6uttering motion and move up and down
in the water Provided with an aductor
muscle of great power, they can rapidly
open and close their valves and take in
or throw out water As Mr.. Hugh NJ
Smith writes, 1.-The sight of school of
scailops moving in unison through the
water is very striking one" Fisher
men know that the scallop moves, for it
often happens that where there were
scallops one day on bank there are
none to be found the next. Probably
changes of position are made for food or
temperature. New York TimnS4
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE.

n II. CHURCHILL, PLAINTIFF, VS.. CUT
W. Ter Arnold, Emily II. Arnold (his wife,
j. n; Taylor ay and Ingram Taylor, defendants
sale
Under and by virtue of an order of sale and
decree of foreclosure and sale issued out of the
Superior Court of the county of Los Angeles, OF
the State of California, on the Sth day OF
action, wherein o. II. Churchill, the above
named plaintiff, obtained a Judgment and de-
cree OF foreclosure, and sale against gg Cutler
Arnold ct al, defendants, ON the 22d day OF OF
September, A. D. 1891, for the sum OF
$85695O gold coin, which said decree
was, on the sth day OF Sa9 0ctGDsT, sn a A. sa5 u
court, at page so, am commandeo 70 sen
all those certain lots, pieces or parcels OF land
SITUATE lying snd sfete pees of Ca cafornia and
bounded and described as follows:
Lots numbered 2, 3, 4, 8, OF j. &. Miller and
I. G. Siglers subdivision in the city. of Pasa-
dena as per map recorded in book IA, page %.
miscellaneous records OF SAID county; also In
the town of Long Beach, in said county, the
ginning at point SO feet east from the north
west corner of lot ~, block (9O), in said town
cellaneous records of said county, running
thence south (1OO) feet across lots one three,
five and seven; thence east (42l feet; thence
north (1OO) feet; thence west (42) feet to the
place Of beginning. and being part of lots
one, three, five and seven, block (90)
Together with all and singular the tenements,
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunt0
belonging or in anywise appertaining
Public notice is hereby given that ON Sat
urday, the 31st day of October, A. ID
1891, at 12 o'clock m. of4 that day, in
front of the courthouse door OF the county
of Los Angeles, broadway entrance, l will,
in obedience to said order of sale and decree OF
foreclosure and sale, sell the above described
property, or so much thereof as may be neceg-
sary to satisfy said judgment, with Interest and
COSTS etc, to the highest and best bidder, for
cash, gold coin.
Dated this 9Th day of October. 1891
Il. d. GIBSON,
Sheriff of Los Angeles county,
BYE. G. HARMON. Deputy Sheriff
Q. W Pendleton, attorney for plaintiff.
1913 FRAT
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
DisiIlusfOns.

During his days of youthful enthusi-
asm every man promises himself a career
of perfect happiness-of stainless re-
spectability-of matchless honor We
fatter ourselves that the world viii re-
form itself for our sake. We anticipate
faultless partner in our future bride,
and cheat ourselves with the expectation
that the even current of destinies will
flow over sands of gold Alasl the first
self deception we are compelled to resign
becomes a bitter trial to our fortitude;
but, one after another, we see these
cherished visions fade away-we inure
ourselves to the degree of mediocrity
which is our allotted portion-and final
ly learn to be contented with such scraps
as the charity of fortune throws in our
way.-New York Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
BEAR sRAveLx.
Bel still. aad heart;

Be STILL sad heart;
Put on thy mask amid the crowded street..
And let thy smile felicitous and sweet,
with feigned calm these curious faces greet.
Who careth for thy smart?
Be strong. my heart;
Though wondrous sad. thou owest the world q
smile.
To see it happy should thy grief beguiles
Loves, hopes and joys surround thee all the
while
Wherein thou dearest part
Be brave, my heart;
Each seasons sweeping hath its silent song;
To night alone the silver stars belong.
And right grows ever mightier than the wrong
In deed and act.
Be patient, heart:
Blessings come sweet to those who ne'er were
blest,
And brief the days, little span at best.
Till rayless, deep. irrevocable rest
Eternal peace impart
~. r. Parker in Detroit Free Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
a Remarkable Egyptian Custom.

The Egyptians had very remarkable
ordinance to prevent persons from bor-
rowing imprudently. An Egyptian was
not permitted to borrow without giving
to his creditors in pledge the body of his
father 1t was deemed both an impiety
and an infamy not to redeem so sacred a
pledge. A person who died without dis
charging that duty was deprived of the
customary honors paid to the dead
Yankee Blade.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

The big Cinereous owl of the far north
is the biggest of all our owl tribe. In
contrast is the little Pigmy owl of the
west, which is hardly larger than big
sparrow. So small is it that it is mar
vel that it ever dares to stick its talons
snto mouse, for fear of being run
away with.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
A victim of the Common House Fly

1t is said that the late Father Damien
attributed the leprosy which brought
about his death to incubation by flies
which flew from leprous patients to
wound on his head. 1t must be remem-
bered that though cases doubtless occur
IN which infectious diseases are con-
veyed by flies, these insects do an i'm
mense amount of useful service by the
scavengering which they SO assiduously
perform. Brooklyn Eagle.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Si1k Due

A favorite method with silk manufac-
turers of imparting pale straw color to
pieces Of silk is to steep them in very
weak solution of hydrochloric (muriatic)
acid This cannot be practiced with
success by the housewife, as the process
is somewhat delicate one.-New York
Recorder.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

No bath should be taken while the pa
tent is weary from labor or excitement.
Rest is then indicated But if the tired
feeling is due to chronic or long con-
tinued conditions, the bath is not there
by contraindicated.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

And in accordance with law and the order of
the Board of Directors, made on the said 31st
day OF August, 1891, at the time when such
assessment was levied, so many shares of such
stock as may be necessary will he sold at the
office OF said corporation, No. 121 Temple
street, Room A. in the city of Los Angeles state
OF California, on the 21st day of October, 1891,
at 10 O'Clock a. m of that day, to pay delin-
quent assessment thereon, with costs of adver-
tis1ng and expenses of sale.
w. S. JAMES, Secretary.
Location of office No. 121 Temple street
Room a, Los Angeles, Cal.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an
order of the Board of Directors of the Sunset
Oil Company, duly made on the 7th day of
october, 1891, the time fixed in the foregoing
notice for the sale of said delinquent stock is
postponed to and until Monday, the 26th day
of October, 1891, at 10 O'Clock a. M, and at
the same place fixed by the foregoing notice Of
sale. W. s. JAMES, Secretary.
In.Q1nt
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

Fl. E. Wells, of Inlay City, Mich,
who enlisted in a Michigan regiment
and was captured during the war, has
not shaved since he left Andersonville
prison. His beard is now feet Q inches
in length.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
shiIoh's Consumption Cure

This is beyond question the most successful
Couch Medicine we have ever sold, a few doses
Invariably cuIe the worst cases of Cough.
(;rouD and Bronchitis, while its wonderful
success in the cure of Consumption is without
iirst discovery it has been sold on a guarantee,
4 test which no other medicine can stand. If
Won have cough we earnestly ask you TO try
It Price 10c, soc and ST. II your lungs are
plaster. Sold wholesale by Haas, Baruch &
Co, and al retail druggists
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

Jules Verne has son, Michel, who is
developing talent for writing stories
very much in his fathers highly imag-
NATIVE style.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoris
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Notice for Publication of Time for
Proving Will, Etc.
No I6.3O3, Department O.

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT, IN AND FOR
| the county of Los Angeles, state of California
In the matter of the estate of Annie Farrell
deceased.
3d day of Novem Der. 1891, at 10 o'clock m.
of said day, at the courtroom of this court
Department Two thereof, in the city of Los
Angeles county of Los Angeles, and state of
California, has been appointed as the time and
place for hearing the application of John P.
Moran, praying that document now on
will and testament of the said deceased, be
admitted to probate, that letters testamen tary
he issued thereon to said John p. Moran,
at which time and place all persons interested
therein may appear and contest the same.
Dated october 10, 1891.
T. H. WARD, County Clerk
BvF. e. LOWRY, Deputy.
Isidore B. Dockweiler, attorney for petitioner
1921 lot
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
MEDICAL.
.BACCLLEl In BLOOD.

Recent experiments as read before the
last Congress of Surgeons at Berlin, leave
10 doubt that the true way to CLEAR
TIE SYSTEM OF MICROBI IL
through the pores of the skin. 1t has been
found that a remedy which kills the Mi
crobi viii also destroy the life of the
natient; but it has also been found that the
Microbi can be forced out through the
skin, and it is in this way that 6 6 G.
relieves the system of poison. ssSos1 sA=gS
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
SUNSET OIL COMPANY.

DRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS 10
i Gated at Los Angeles, California, No. 121
Temple street, Room
NOTICE-There is delinquent upon the fol-
lowing described stock in the above-named
on the 31st day of August, 1891, the several
amounts set opposite the names of the respect
i've Shareholders as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
ERS CURED
WITHOUT KNIFE OR PAIN.

Cure guaranteed if treated. The cancer is
killed by plasters and drops out in about 10
days, when the place heals rapidly and seldom
leaves scar. No root is left. A specific cancer
tonic is used to purify the blood and rid the
system of cancer virus.
Come before the cancer poisons the blood and
develops internally. The remedy is nfallible
where it can be used
BEST REFERENCES.-Come and see many
wonderful cures in this city. Testimonial
sent free.
REMEMBER, almost every chronic sore,
lump or tumor is cancer. Examinations free.
Hospital, 211 W. Ann street.
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LOS ANGELES, CAL.
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Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

LEARNERS AND MERCHANTS BANK OF
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
Capital (psid up). p)...................... 10000
Surplus and Profits. $4,000
Total. Observation-Disclosures 81, ,175 900
OFFICERS:
lsAAAs W. HELLMAN. N.....-......... President
HERMAN w. HELLMAN.. .Vice-President
JOHN MILNER. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Cashier
Il. ]. FLEIsHMAN. Assistant Cashier
DIRECTORS.
W. II. Perry, Emeline Childs, J. 3. Lanker-
shin, @. e. Thorn, C. Ducommun, II. W. He'll
man, L. G. Goodwin, A. Glassell L. W. He'll
Exchange for sale on all the principal cities
of the United States, Europe, China and Japan.
CALIFoRNIA BANK,
Cor. Broadway and Second ST., Los Angeles.
Subscribed Capital 100000
Paid up Capital. $3O0,0V0
surplus ~"'O"0
Hervcy Lndley, J. G. Kays, r. W. Jones,
g. W. Huges, Sam. Lewis.
Z E Pramfenfe MEME
T. J. Weldon, Cashier.
J. NJ Wilmer, Assistant Cashier.
General mixing and Exchange Business
transacted. m4-4m
r os ANGELES COUNTY BANK,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Capital Stock Paid Up, 100000.
Surplus, S11S,000.
JOHN Z. PLATTER. Ek...............:...P President
GEO. 4. STEWART. T..................C Cashier
R. s. Baker, LeWellyn Bixby,
lothian Bixby, Geo. II. Stewart,
s. b. Dewey, Geo. W. Prescott
John e. Platter.
Buy and Sell Exchange on San Francisco,
New York, London, Paris, Berlin and FRANK
fort
Receive Money on open account and certih-
cate of deposit, and do a general banking and
exchange business jul
TNHR NATIONAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA,
Corner of Spring and Second Streets
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
CAPITAL $3.50 600
BOARD OF DIRECTORS;
DR.. W. L. Graves, E. F. G. Klokke. o. 7. John
son, W Hadley, Dan Mcfarland, NJ. H. Sher-
man Fred Eaton, John Wolfskill, Thes. r. Bard.
JIM G. MARBLE, President,
O. H. CHURCHILL, Vice President,
PERRY WILDMAN, Cashier.
1921 A. RADLEY, Asst. Cashier.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25

White Rose flour can be had at Jevne s.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
Eagle :. Stables,
1922 SOUTH BROADWAY.
Good Teams at Reasonable Rates.
Telephone No. 24e.7
9-25 I'm w. #. WHITE, Proprietor.
NOTICE.

w B. ABEREETHY HAVING BOUGHT
w the entire interest of A o. Taft in the
firm of Abernethy & Taft, will assume all the
Indebtedness Of and collect all bills due said
nrm. 1915 Oaw4t
Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-25
HURST NATIONAL BANK OF Los ANGELES

Directors-E. f. Spence, j. D. Bieknell, 3. f.
Mott VIM. Lacy, n. Mabury, ]. M. EllioIt' " NJ
MnGarrY iu1
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-15

placin my stummick suddenly agin his
right foot, when he kindly made spit
toon of his able-bodied face. Actooated
by q desire to see whether the Secesher
had been vaxinated then fastened my
teeth onto his left coat sleeve and tore it
to the shoulder.
We then vilently bunted our heads to-
gether for a few minits, danced around
little, and sot down in mud puddle
We riz to our feet agin, and by a sudden
and adroit movement ! placed my left
eye agin the Secesher's fist. We then
rushed into each others arms and fell
under two-hoss wagon. l was very
much exhausted and didn't care about
gittin up agin, but the man said he reck-
oned I'd better, and / conclooded l
would. He pulled mo up, but hadn't
bin on my feet inore'n two seconds afore
the ground flew up and hit me in the
he'd. The crowd sed it was high old
sport, but couldn't zackly see where
the lafture como in. l riz and we en-
braced agin. We careered madly to a
steep bank, when got the upper hands
of my antagonist and threw him into
the raveen. He fell about forty feet,
striking u grindstone pretty hard. I
understood he was injured. l haven't
heard from the grindstUne.
A man in cockt hat cum up and sed
he felt as though a apology was doc me-
There was mistake. The crowd had
taken me for another man! / told him
not to mention it, and axed him if his
wife and little ones was so as to be about,
and got on bored the trait, which had
stopped ut that station "20 minits for re-
freshments." got all wantid. 1t was
the hartiest meal / ever ct.
was rid on rail the next day, a
bunch of blazin fire crackers bein tied
to my coat tales. 1t was fine spectycal
in Il dramatic pint Of view, but didn't
enjoy it. had other adventures of
startlin kind, but why coutinner? Why
lasserate the Public Boozum with these
here things? Suffysit to say got across
Mason G. Dixie's line safe at last.
made tracks for my humsted, but
she to whom I'm harnist for life failed
to recognize, in the emashiated bein
who stood before her, the gushin youth
Of forty-six summers who had left her
only n few months afore. But l went
into the pantry, and brought out GER
tin black bottle. Raisin it to my lips, I
sed, Here's to you, old galr' l did it
so natral that she knowed me at once.
"Those form! Them voice! That nat
raj stile of doin things! 'Tis he!'' she
cried, and rushed into my arms. 1t was
too much for her & she fell into swoon.
cum very near swoundin myself.