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Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10

go to make one contented in winter re-
sort, Southern California has unsurpass-
ed natural attractions, and both seem to
me to fit very well the American tenn
perament; butthe associations.of art and
history are wanting, and the tourist
knows how largely his enjoyment of
vacation in Southern Italy, or Sicily, or
Northern Africa, depends upon these
upon these and upon the aspects of hu-
man nature foreign to his experience.
Year by year the country be-
comes more agreeable to the traveller, in
the first place, through the improve
ment in the hotels, and in the second,
by better roads. In the large vii
lages and cities there areImiles of ex-
cellent drives, we'll sprinkled, through
delightful avenues, in a park-like
country, where the eye is enchanted
with color and luxurious vegeta-
ton, and captivated by the remarkable
beauty of the hills, the wildness and
picturesqueness of which enhances the
charming cultivation of the orchards and
gardens. And no country is more agree
able for tiding add driving, for even at
midday, in the direct sun rays, there is
almost everywhere a refreshing breeze,
and one rides or drives or walks with lit
tie sense of fatigue. The horses are
uniformly excellent, either in the car
riage or under the saddle. / am sure
they are remarkable in speed, endurance
and ease of motion. If the visiting sea-
son had no other attraction, the horses
would make it distinguished.
There is very good
fishing in the clear streams in the foot
hills, hunting in the mountains for large
game still worthy of the steadiest nerves,
and good bird shooting everywhere.
There are mountains to climb. caflons
to explore, lovely valleys in the recesses
of the hills to be discovered shorten
disposed to activity and not afraid OF
roughing it could occupy himself most
agreeably and BEAUTIFULLY in the wild
parts of San Bernardino and San Diego
counties; he may even start grizzly in
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10
ecoINc WEST
How the Meaning of the Term Has
Changed of Late.

It is not more than eighty or ninety
years since the term "going west'
meant, with the people of Virginia,
moving over the Blue Ridge; with the
people of Pennsylvania emigrating be-
yond the Allegheny mountains; while
in New York, removal to Genesee val
ley, about the center OF the state, was
looked upon as ''going west" Later
on, emigrating to Ohio, Illinois. Michi-
gan, and Indiana, each in its turn, was
considered "going vest" up till about
1910 everything beyond the Mississippi
being regarded as ''the far west"
Since California became the ultima
thule of westward immigration, it is no
longer easy to say just where the "west''
is. Practically the dwellers on this coast
have no occident. Where the inhabi-
tants OF our oriental states now 10 cate
the west we are not advised. We sup
pose they continue as of old, to speak
of the central group of states as the
west, though with US they lie go far to
the east. Our geographical nomencla-
ture in this, as in some other respects,
calls for amendment. We require at
least new classincatlOn OF the states.
The republic should be divided in
to the northern, the southern. the
middle or central, and the west
ern states, the latter taking in all
west of the Rocky mountains, while the
middle or central group takes in all be-
tween the Rockies and the Mississippi
river, except such portions OF Louisiana
as lies west,of that river. The northern
tier OF states might properly be made to
comprise all the territory north Of Vir-
| ginia and Tennessee.
Grouping the states in the manner
here proposed and naming the several
groups according to their geographical
positions, would enable us to tx the
"west" somewhat definitely and give to
these other subdivisions OF the republic
more precision than has been the Gus
| tom. Rural Press
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10
VIEW OF LOS ANGELES UNIVERSITY.

the Sierra Madre range in Los Angeles
county. Hunting and exploring in the
mountains, riding over the mesas, which
are green from the winter rains and gay
with thousand delicate grasses and
towering plants, is manly occupation to
suit the most robust and adventurous.
Those who saunter in the trim gardens,
or fly from one hotel parlor to the other,
do not see the best of Southern Califor-
MIA in the winter.
But you can take your choice. 1t lies
there, our Mediterranean region, on a
blue ocean, protected by barriers Of
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10

cultivation about the villas is repeated
in all directions. The Americans have
not the art of making houses or land
picturesque. The traveller is enthusias-
tic about the exquisite drives through
these groves of fruit. with the ashy or
snow-covered hills for background or
contrast, and he exclaims at the pretty
cottages, vine and rose clad, in their
semi-tropic setting, but if by chance he
comes upon an old adobe or a Mexican
ranch house in the country, he has
emotions Of a different sort. There
is little left of the old Span
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10

States to know whether they have
accessible by rail region free from win
ter rigor and vicissitudes, and yet with
few of the disadvantages of most winter
resorts.
There are no sudden changes OF season
here. Spring comes gradually day by
day, perceptible hourly waking to life
and color; and this glides into sum-
mer which never ceases, but only be-
comes tired and fades into the repose of
short autumn, when the sere and
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10
Solid Fungus,

What its discoverer declared to be
new kind of mineral was received by the
department of agriculture the other day
all the way from California Professor
Galloway examined it, and told report
er that it was merely q fungus of very
peculiar kind which grows in California
and several other states as far east as.
Michigan, being developed upon the
trunks of pine trees. The specimen men
toned weighed about three pounds and
was very solid, being composed almost
entirely Of resin. This material, for the
purpose of its own support, the parasite
causes the tree to socrete in unusual
quantities. Wherever the fungus fours
ishes it is believed by the country people
t0be an excellent substitute for quinine,
and is used by them as remedy for
chills and fever. Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10

mountains, they flow over Pacific slopes
and along the warm and inviting seas.
Is it altogether an unpleasant thought
that the conditions of life will be some
what easier there, that there will be
some physical repose, the race having
reached the sunset of the continent,
comparable to the desired placidity Of
life called the sunset OF old age?
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10
TO THE TOURIST.
Southern California the Finest Winter
Resort in the World.

After all the averages and statistics,
and not considering now the chances OF
the speculator, the farmer, the fruit
raiser or the invalid, is Southern Cali
fornia a particularly agreeable winter
residence? The question deserves a
candid answer, for it is of the last i'm
portance to the people CT the United
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10

After time sheep may be useful only
for mutton. Wool, the chemists say,
can be made more cheaply from wood
fibre than it can be grown on sheep.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-06-10

Young Cawby: What plain girl
that new typewriter is--in fact quite
homely. Old Cawby: But she's not
half SO plain in her face as she is on
paper. That's whyI engaged her.
The Press., 1891-01-29

Springfield Republican, Jan. 24th: Am erican made tin-plate is being paraded by a Chicago firm as the first production of the kind brought out there, and practi- cal demonstration of the good effects of the Mckinley tariff. But the republican Chi cago Tribune note the fact that the prod uct is composed of iron plate imported from Wales. dipped in metal tin also inn ported from Wales, by workmen also re- gently imported from Wales. And this imported experiment is to cost the people over $12, 100000 year under the terms of the new law.
 New York Tribune's special from Kings ton, N. Y, Jan. 24th: Several agents for manufacturers of American tin, have re- gently been canvassing among dealers here. They offer to furnish domestic tin equal to the best grades of English manufacture, but weighing thirty-six pounds more Ito the box, for the same price now paid, for the latter Adams & Spencer, tin dealers in Catskill, have already received a supply of the American tin, and they pronounce it better in every respect than any ever imported at the same price.
The Press., 1891-01-29
OF sTAFFQRD. ss. Prohat

nISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Probate D Court, January 2sth, 1891. --..
 Estate of Ashley A. Royce, late of Stafford ill said district, deceased.
 The administrator having exhibited his adminlstra- tion account with said estate to this court for allow ance, it is -
 Ordered-That the 7th day of February, A. D. 1s9l at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate, Office in Stafford, be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration ac- count with sad estate and this directs the ad ministrator to cite all persons interested therein to ap pear at said time and publishing this order in some newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy om the public sign-post in the
 7. '5.t JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Judge.
 2 - .s Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk
The Press., 1891-01-29

A T a Court of Probate holden at Stafford, A within and for the district of Stafford, on the 24th day of January, A. D., 1891.
 Present. JAM ES F. F.CHAMBERLIN, Esq Judge.
 On melton ef Elmer J. Worthington, execuior on the tesae estate of James Warrington late of Staff ford within said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executOr, and directs that public notice be given of this order by ad vertsing in newspaper published in Stafford and by posting copy thereof the public sgnpost in said town of Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified frem Record
 MARCUS E. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1891-01-29

James D. Gill of Springfield finds on eckoning up all his material for the forth. coming exhibition, that he is going tc show more pictures by more artists thar in any previous exhibition of the series. There will be Ill painters represented by 159 canvasses. MT. Gill is sure also that it will be the best of them all His cata. log will be extremely handsome; it will
 contain full biographical data concerning the artists and number of handsome photo-engraved Illustrations.
The Press., 1891-01-29
.IsTR1CT OF STAFFORD. ss. Probate

hlSTRlCT OF STAEFORD, Ss. Probate h Court January 2sth, 1891.
 Estate of Eliza Bicknei late of Stafford, in said district deceased. s.s.
 The administrator having exhibited his adminis- traton account with said estate tp this court tor a- lowance, 1t is>~-F
 Ordered-That the 7th day of FebruA Ary, A. D. 1891 at10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office on the allowance of said administration account, with said estate and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein appear at said time and place, by pubishing thls order in some news paper having circulation in said district. and by posting copy on the public slgnpost in tine town o Stafford, where the deceased last dwelt.
 ' JAMES F. .CHAMBERLIN, Judge.
 Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1891-01-29
M0NSON.

Resolutions of Marcus Keep Post, 155, Dept of Mass, G. A. R.. on the re- cent death of comrade John Brockbank:
 Whereas, in His wisdom, it has pleased the disposer of all events to remove from us by death our esteemed comrade and friend, be it resolved,
 1st-That we, as a post, have lost one of our choicest members.
 2d-That we tender our sympathy and con- dolences to the bereaved family.
 3d-That these resolutions be placed on our Historical Record.
 4th-That we insert copy in the local press.
 w. J. H1cKErTs, H. E. BueBEE, W. e. MAGICIAN, comhittee
 -Erastus Gates, one of Monson's oldes t citizens, died Tuesday morning, aged 83 years and months. -....
 A. E. Arnold's grist mill, dam and Hume, near Broad Brook, was again car ried away by the freshet of last Thursday night. It was swept off in 1885 and again by the flood of last September. The loss this time is from $500 to $500. The dam had been rebuilt and the mill had been in operation only about three months. It is an unlucky water privilege. The dam will not be rebuilt until warm weather, when the frost IS entirely out or the ground. A bridge on small stream between the viii lage and grist mill is temporarily impassa- ble. The railroad bridge at Sadd's Mills, on the Rockville branch of the New York and New England road, is reported to have been carried away again-as it was in Sep tember. There was fully as much water in the Broad Brook stream as in that nota- ble freshet. The factory dam was so strongly rebuilt as to withstand the pres
The Press., 1891-01-29

At the meeting of senators and repre- sentatives of Holland county at Hartford,
 Representative White of Andover, was chos sen chairman, and Representative Ravens of Somers, clerk A half mill tax on the
 last list was voted, and Representatives McNerney of Vernon and Dimock of Will lington were appointed auditors. ..s>
The Press., 1891-01-29

THE 61st annual meeting of the Holland County Mutual Fire Insurance company was held at the office in Holland on Tuesday. Marcus Lillie, Alvarado Howard and Wm. D.. Holman were successively elected to the presidency in place of l.. s. Fuller, deceased the two former declining from inability to assume the burden of the office. Mir. Hol- man, who accepts, is prominent resident of the east part of the town, being judge o' probate for the Holland district. The follow ing other officers were elected: Chas. Under. wood. L. H. Fuller, Alvarado Howard, E. s. Henry, E. B. Crane, Solyman Taylor, Ed ward E. Fuller. Wm. D. Holman, Geo. F. Rich, Newton Osborn, Marcus Lillie, A. B. Adams, Wm. H. Yeomans, Edmund Joslyn, Myron P. Yeomans, Silas Chapman, Jr., di. rectors; E. s. Henry, treasurer; E. E. Fuller, secretary.
The Press., 1891-01-29
About six weeks ago Sanford Booth

About six weeks ago Sanford Booth, of Brim6eld, Mass, had the misfortune to slip on the ice and hurt his shoulder. As it did not gain as much as he wished he consulted doctor few days ago, and if was found that the shoulder was out of joint It had been so long that the mus.
 cles had lost large amount of power; but it is hoped not so much so but that he may fully recover. --...
The Press., 1891-01-29

Windsor Locks Journal It is authori: lively stated that Miss Maud .Goodell, daughter of Rev. J. H. Goodell, now 10. cated at Ventura, Cal., is engaged to be married in the near future to Mir. Smith of Los Angeles. t--'
The Press., 1891-01-29

A T a Court of Probate holden at Stafford, A within and for the District of Stafford the 24th
 Present, JAMES F. .CHAMBERLIN, Esq, Judge.
 On motion of Henry c. Thresher, administ rator, with will annexed the testate estate of Thomas H. Thresher late of Stafford, within said district, de- ceased. -'' =.
 This Courtdoth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the to the administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by ad ford, and by posting g. copy thereof on the public sgn-post in said town of Stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwet Certified from Record
 ,.- = 4..? MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1891-01-29
Married

Ware, Mass, 21st, by Rev. 0: M Hall, at the residence of the brides parents, Archie s. Campbell of Palmer and Jennie M. Spaud- ing, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. G A. Spauld- ing of Ware, formerly of Stafford Springs.
 Stafford Springs, 24th, by Rev. J. D. -Coyle, George W. Remmert and Lizzie, daughter of Patrick OShea. = e- .. -
The Press., 1891-01-29

W1LL1MANTIo has had four fire alarms with in one week with, unmistakable evidence of incendary work. The town and borough have offered reward of $500, and extra po- lice have been put Ion duty with orders to shoot if any person seen in the act is likely to escape capture,
The Press., 1891-01-29

a-Hckets- to all points west for sa'e at the office of the N. l.. N R. R., Stafford Springs. J. V. Squier, agent. :. .'.e,
The Press., 1891-01-29
Born

1BOEM- -t-,
 Stafford Springs, -25th, a son to H.15o. But. terfeld. z sz x - $ :a asEs;s.;sss sssl South Coventry, 7th, daughter Anna1 to Wm. l. WellWood t, szss.44$ 4$ <.
The Press., 1891-01-29

THE house committee on canvass of votes for state officers have reported that upon evi- dence taken by them the only candidate ap- bearing to have clear majority is MT. Staub, the democratic candidate for controller, but that no declaration of the result should be made until the senate had expressed de- cision in regard to such investigation as the house committee recommends. The senate still holds to its decision inst all the demo- cratic officers are elected and have qualified.
 Representative Walker, of Hartford, has introduced bill calling for constitutional convention composed of one delegate from each town, and thirty delegates at large, for the latter of whom no one ballot cast should contain but twenty names The object sought is to change the constitution in the matter of requiring majority vote for state officers, and in doing away with town repre- sentation. a..
 Connecticut is among the eleven states in which the postal service is more than self sustaining, the excess over the expen- ditures for the past year having been $132, ,091S1- ~. --~
The Press., 1891-01-29

Tin vessels cieansed with newspaper will shine better than when flannel is used.
The Press., 1891-01-29

Drop in the post office and hear the folks talk about the economical Brussels soap.
The Press., 1891-01-29

NHE best assortment of Violin, Banjo and \ Guitar Strings in town, silk wire or gut.
 AT HRALDS.
The Press., 1891-01-29

Burlington, Wis, 9th, Mrs. Luther c. An dersen, 83, formerly of Holland. .s.
The Press., 1891-01-29

TWO YOKES OF YONNG OXEN for sa, g.. 4 4w* JOHN JOHNSON, Buff Cap, Holland.
The Press., 1891-01-29

\ OST-Around Stsfford Springs, Friday, January 18th. Yellow Plaid Horse anket. A uitlbe reward will be paid if Jeff at The Press office
The Press., 1891-01-29
Hue % 32reas,
W1111MANT1o1 has had four fire alar

JAMES MoLAUeHL1N & SON, PUBLISHERS. $1 50 per year. SIPS when paid strictly in advance
The Press., 1891-01-29

One of the interesting features of dairy. mems convention this year is the growing dislike of artificial butter color. A year ago Dr. Bowen and State Treasurer Henry were about the only ones to raise 8 voice against 1t. Now the advocates of artificial color seem in the minority. Tbere is a good deal in Dr. Jenkins's idea that farm CTS must solidly antagonize everything in the shape of food adulteration, and keep themselves above criticism in doing it.
The Press., 1891-01-29

An explosion of fire-damp took place soon after 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in the Mammoth shaft of the Fl. o. Prick coke company, about 10 miles from Mt Pleasant, Pa., resulting in the death of no miners. A number were seriously in- jured. It is supposed the explosion was the result of the ignition of miners oil lamp. Tho after-damp which followed the explosion suffocated nearly every work man. A few men realizing the awful situ- % in@ the .ea aas IS from s stpiking them The per. sons not killed are in such critical condi- ton that their deaths are momentarily ex- pected. The fire which broke out after the explosion was soon extinguished by the immense fans which were put in operation, The gas was about all driven from the pit and the work of rescuing the entombed miners began at once.
The Press., 1891-01-29

to JAMES HAITI Treasurer Ga aa Investment and Development Co., Globe Building 244 Washington St., Boston, Mass. p gsaPags Illustrated Tans
The Press., 1891-01-29

It has been gravely hinted that the editor of this paper is not handsome man, but it makes no difference to us, as we use Brussels soap, and will improve in time.
Sharp County record., 1891-08-13
SUE SHOWED HIM THE STARS.

For every shooting star he claimed kiss.
She, seemed coy, at first demurred at this.
But he, persisting. would not be denied
When he at length a flying meteor spied.
And so. as evening grew apace, their eyes
Oft scann'd the glittering aspect of the
skies.
Ard when darting star caught either
sight.
A sound of kissing broke upon the night.
And so it came to pass anon that she
Looked for shooting star as oft as be.
Nay. if by chance star escaped his view,
She called his wandering fancy to it, too
When intervals seemed long between
each hug,
She called him on passing lightning
bug,
And, ever taxing her Ingenious mind,
Her ready wit enabled her to find
NJ ore shooting stars in three soft, fleet.
ing hours
Than would compose whole meteoric
showers
But when she did her last pretext ex-
haust,
And was about to yield her cause as lost
She saw switchman's lantern circlin2
swing.
And got the youth. down to a steady
thing. --Ex,
Sharp County record., 1891-08-13
FROM HARDY.
From our Regular Correspondent.

From our Regular Correspondent.
W, Clayton has been on the sick list
for few days, but is better at this wri-
ting.
Don't forget the picnic here on the 14th.
Every body come and bring we'll filled
baskets.
Crops are suffering some for rain, es
pecially early corn. Cotton looks fine to
be as late as it is.
Lots of fat cattle on the range, but can't
ship them out on account of the Missouri
law,
Henderson Heath is painting JAS P.
Heath's dwelling.
H. F. Adams of Portia is here at this
date drumming for Memphis Dry goods
house. We wish him success.
Several farmers in town last week, talk
ing about hard times and how to rom edy
them. They say they cans sell their cat.
tie or any thing else for money, and cat
tie won't bring over 2 cts. this season.
Gentlemen, raise more corn and small
grain and less cotton, and bs sure you
keep out Of debt. and you will come to
the front after while and that before long.
Lots of fruit raised here. Why not
some one put up canning factory? 1t IS
badly needed.
Ten railroad men here putting new
bridge on the railroad.
Several parties from this place attended
the protracted meeting at Liberty Hill
Saturday and Sunday and report good
meeting,
Our P. NJ. and Walter Vannatta, with
Miss Maud Blair and Della Garner, made
flying trip to Ash Flat Sunday. WAL
ter says one girl is not enough company,
and he brought one more back with him
and Miss Maud.
Mrs. John Bradfeld's mother and Sis
ter of Blrchtree, are here visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Brad6eld. We wish them pleas
ant time while here.
Sharp County record., 1891-08-13
Our Good NeighbOrs.
LAWRENCE COUNTY.

LAWRENCE COUNTY.
From the Telephone.
There will be an immense quaint.
ty of mast in this country, of all
kinds, and that will make pork.
Col. Abernethy of Evening Shade,
was here last Sunday on his way to
attend court at Pocahontas. He
looks well and feels well.
Two prisoners escaped from the
Powhatan Jail last Monday by over
powering tie jailor, but one was al
most immediately recaptured; the
other Is still at large.
Forty pound melons shipped from
Lawrence county sold at Fort Scott,
Has, last week at 10 cents each.
The factory will start up next
Monday making wagon hubs.
Last Saturday there were fifty
loaded cars of melons standing on
tie track at Portia, with the prices
going down all time.
Sharp County record., 1891-08-13

Picnic at Georges Campground
to>day.
M. b. Coger has sold the Gem
Hotel to 7. J. Spurlock.
Considerable wheat in the mills
near town. Old corn very scarce.
One of the heaviest rains of the
season fell here Tuesday evening.
Picnic at Hardy Tomorrow.
Evening Shade will be represented.
Mrs. Bette H,gginbot.om and
family are in Lebanon township WIS.,
lting relatives.
Owing to the absence of men,
bers, and another engagement, the
band will not attend the Hardy plc>
mic and speaking.
Mrs Lucy Gordon returned last
week from protracted visit to rela,
tives and friends in Batesville and
Jonesboro.
Assessor Hill left for home last
Saturday. The assessment for this
township will be completed by
Esq. jeff Davidson.
7. J. Spurlock and family are
attending a protracted meeting at
Liberty Hill. John Kersey is hold
ing down the store and shoe shop
like a veteran.