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Year: 1879

A GLANCE at the advertising col


timns Of the HERALD would lead


one to suppose that there were


some aspirants for Office in Los An


geles county. Very nearly forty
announcements appear in the col


umns set apart for that purpose.
No position is so Insignificant that
it does not appear desirable to some
one. Now, when we consider the
trials, labors and drawbacks of Of
fetal life, this result is really quite
extraordinary. The office.seeker,
contrary to the general belief, is an
unselfish individual who thinks
but very little of himself. He Is in
truth devoured by disinterested
desire to serve the "good public"
When regard is had to the four par
ties that are now in the field in
Los Angeles county the number of
representing the candi-
dates of each, who are infiamed
with an ambition to serve the peo-
pie Is really marvellous. There must
be, including those who cannot af-
ford the outlay involved in an an
aud the others still
who are working like beavers pri-
to secure their own official
lmmolation, fully three hundred of
this unselfish class. A genuine ad-
mirer of local patriotism cannot
help wishing that the offices were
rs numerous as the candidates, so
that virtue should in no case be
without Its reward.
Year: 1879

THERE are some politicians who
are neither flesh, fowl nor yet good
red herring, but who put. on more
airs than all the rest of the work-a-
day political world put together.
Wherever there is an extraordinary
energy of profession there is gener-
ally reasonable dilatoriness in
performance. This year will maxi e
this indisputable truth apparent to
the most obtuse.
Year: 1879

IT HAS BEEN said that the REPUBLICAN
was the only paper in the city mean
enough to object to the course OF Ser
geant Whelan in tilching $40 out of the
Chester county man in illegal fees. The
question of meanness we leave with the
people, but it is fact that the REPuB-
IIcAN was the only paper that CON
demned the outrage yesterday, and We
are receiving praise from the leading
citizens for doing so. Personally, we
think the Sergeant one of the b.st off
GERS on the force in many respects, but
because we entertain this opinion for
him is no reason why We should close
our mouths when he bull-dozes a man
into paying $50 that he has no right to
ray if he objects, and for the collection
of which there is not the shadow oil
law. When We see advantage taken of
people who happen to get in a tight
pace, as was the case Of Mr.. Eby, we
shall expose the party taking the ad.
vantage, no matter who it may be. In
this case we say it as plain as We know
how to say it, that the Mayor ought tc
make the Sergeant refund the 500 aud
il this is not done Mr.. Eby (if he only
.ad punk enougn,) should enter suit
for the recovery Of tn. money, and the
prosecuting State officers ought to take
the matter in hand and enforce the Law
against taking illegal fees.
Year: 1879

We would hardly be doing justice to
our patrons were we to let the 'oppor-
tunity pass without thanking them for
the liberal support they have given us
in the publication oi our double sheet,
which will be welcomed into $500 homes
to-day, and read by 5000" readers.
When we published our double sheet
q couple Of weeks ago, it was eut an
experiment, but one that proved bene-
fetal to US and to our friends who
patronized us. So popular was that
edition of our paper that We yielded to
the general request of our business
men to publish another double sheet.
they promising to support US by extra
advertisements. We have only to say
that these promises have been well
and faithfully kept as the appearance
of our double sheet to day will fully
attest. We publish to-day an edition
of $500, abaut 500 more than cur
usual number. This is merely to sup
ply our subscribers, and the general
demand for our paper, without us hav-
ing made any extra efforts to push its
sales. or to send it broadcast over the
country as sample paper for the Gu
rious to LOOK at.


OF this large circulation over 800 will
be served to our subscribers up the
Brandywines circulation which We are
proud of, and which We are confident
is not equalled by all the other daily
papers in the city combined. Almost
the same proportion Of circulation holds
good at Edgemoor, New Castle. New
port and Newark, atcrding our patrons
Just the circulating medium they desire.
At some future time and occasionally
from time to time We will publish still
other double sheet editions, as the
wants of trade will guarantee, but for
the present We extend our hearty
thanks to all who have favored US
with their extra advertisement and
hope they may with us be mutually
benefited.
Year: 1879

THE Democrats never did like the
army except when it was used under
Democratic administrations for the ac-
qusiticn of slave territory, and for en-
'orcing fugitive slave laws. Since the
breaking out of the shareholders rebel
lion in 1861, they have been extremely
nervous ahont the rights " Of .the
lear people which the army Threatened.
They were so afraid of the army in
1860, before the Republicans came into
power, that the then Democratic Sec
retary of War, under Buchanan, Floyd,
had not only the army but the most Of
the guns and ammunition removed down
South where no use could Immediately
be made of it against the "rights" " of
the Southern people. They we're ap-
prehensiv- that the army might be
used somehow to prevent the exercise
of the popular "right" of secession.
The solid South didn't like the army
during the war, and they never liked
it since, and it looks now as if they
never would like it again unless it is
put under Democratic rule again and
used for restoring the :" lost cause" to
the position it occupied before the war
broke out. The threat to starve the army
comes from the men who tried and failed
to destroy it during the war, but the
threat is an empty one and causes no ap-
prehension of danger on the part Of the
loyal millions of the north, who if the
thing must be done over gain, ar Just as
ready to 60 forth in defence of the ma.
ton as they were in 1861, when the
sound Of the first gun against Sumpter
went booming through the land, and
when afterwards General Dix, an old
loyal Democrat, gave tie order which
has immortalized his name: "If any
man attempts to pull down the Ameri.
can flag shoot him on the spot" The
Confederate Congress now assembled al
Washington will not dare to carry their
threats into execution, for they know
that such an outrage in the light o,
recent American history would be in.
dignantly resented hy the American
peopl" who love liberty.
Year: 1879

For once the citizens of Wilmington,
if assurances are to be relied upon,
will be favored with Shakespearean rem
dition of GAS you like it," and the fact
that Charles Walcot, one of the most
noted artists of the day is to appear,
gives countenance and assurance that
the people will not be deceived who
favor the Grand Opera House with
their presen0e this evening. Mr.. At
kins Lawrence for whom the benefit is
given is not only one of the leading
actors of the day but to Wilmingtonians
he has the additional merit of having
once been resident of this city. The
whole company ii is said is the best and
most accomplished of any that has ever
visited our city, and for this reason a
play of real merit and with the best
actors should be literally patroniAed in
Wilmington. We have no doubt what
evey that those who attend this even
ing will not regret their action. 1t is a
weE known fact that the people of
Wilmington are not a theatre going
people, bnt this arises mostly from the
fact that the stage has been abused so
much that the better class of people
who would attend to see a play Of rea
merit, hesitate to do Sc, for fear they
may be deceived by some third or
fourth rate performance that they are
ashamed of. Mr.. Lawrence and Mr..
Walcot were both here on the presen.
tation OF the "Exiles," and the large
number of the better class of our citi


zens who attended that performance
know that they are actors far above
the average both in character and ahil-
ity, and this fact naturally gives assur-
ance that this evenings performance
will be worthy of the name they bear.
The afternoon matinee comes of at two
o'clock and theeve1ing's performance
will commence at eight O'Clock.
Year: 1879

WHILE MANY in Delaware have for
many years been trying to get the Leg
stature of the st lt- to raise the rate Of
interest, upon an argument that New
FORK and other great commercial States
seven per cent. as the lega! rat
the Legislature of New York has re-
duced the rate Of interest from seven to
six per cent, and it is said that there
ia 10 danger Of the Governor v-toing
the bill.
Year: 1879

Eastern sentiment, strongly preiu-
diced. because uniformed, has brought
about the vete of the bill restricting
Chinese immigration, and the people Of
the far west and the Pacific coast wait
in patience and forbearance, while
further and persistent appeals to rea-
son are pressed upon the people of the
rast. The administration will earnest
" push diplomatic efforts for the relief
sought by the vetoed bill, and this re-
lief is certain to come before long. This
patient waiting may he slow process
for those who have anticipated imme-
diate relief; but there is every reason
to believe, that it will ultimately prove
effective. Should violence be resorted
to, it would only react against
the cause, embarrass diplomacy and
intensity the prejudice, which not even
the able arguments of Pacific coast
representatives and the gallant Blaine
we're able to overcome. Patient,
earnest moral suasion, aided by addi-
tional information furnished through
newspapers to the people of the east,
will prove to be the best means that
can be employed to bring about the
desired result. tt
Year: 1879

THE amendment which has been
added to the pension bill, gives a PEN
sion to every soldier of the Mexican
and Indian wars, prior to 1880, and will
place JEFF Davis on the pension list.
Many senator voting for this bill did
not know what they were voting for,
and others, at the solitation of Gen.
Shields, had not the courage to change
their votes, when the result was made
known to them. Senator Window will
probably ask for a reconsideration.
Year: 1879

ONE more working day for the Forty
ffth congress, and but two of the ten
appropriation bills are disposed of.
This would indicate an extra session Of
the new congress at an early day.
Year: 1879

An ex-member of the New York
stock exchange, who was millionaire
ten years ago, and at one time gave
100000 to New York churches, has
been sentenced by the court of special
sessions to five days imprisonment for
theft.
Year: 1879

A man coming over from Davenport on
the ferry last evening, thought he would
try and lard before the ferry reached the
dock, He made jump for the wharf
boat, bat it was EttIo farther away THAI.
he thought and he went down between the
ferry and ghar4. He swam and founder
ed til he got himself out all safe. then
picked up lis grip" which he had when
he fell in. and walked of up town a wiser
and ''wetter' man.
Year: 1879

Thousands OF people have observed, that, when
the digestive organs fail TO assmlate the food to
the proper needs Of the body the system Is thrown
out OF gear the flesh has lost its frmness, ana a!l
the worst symptoms of Dyspepsia are present.
few doses of VEGETINE will quickly restore oroet,
and give back the sweet pleasures OF health:
Dyspepsia attack is a very small trouble AT nrsI
and results from very simple cause; ExcessaSe ~
or too rapid eating and the habit OF "bolting the
food disarranges the stomach process, causing
painful sensations 10 arise IN the region OF the
stomacb appetite 10 diminish, and the worst
symptoms OF heartburn and collie to set in. Some
times the patient yomits; and from morning uil
feels sick all over and some days is down nat with
q raging sick headache. In very many cases the
disease begins Ia the blood, caused wholly or IN
part by scrofulous humor lodged in the system
but in nearly all the liver is also the seat OF
the disease, as well the stomach. What Is
wanted. therefore, TO effect a cure Is something
that win force rhe blood TO do its part OF the work
and, ne soon as the process of digestion has been
ablished, Dyspepsia will vanish, and life VIII
again become pleasure instead of curse. rake
very little drink during meals. Liquids shoul9 oe
taken after eating; then they assist dlgesilon
Read testimonials.
Year: 1879

Hundreds of tons of white butter are
bought every year, worked over by deal
ers, colored up aud sold for double the
price paid the farmers. This fact should
convince farmers that they should put
their own butter i1to the best shape for
market and so realize all they can from it,
1t must have the bright golden color Of
June, which nothing but Wells, Richard
son & Cos Perfected Batter Color can
give. Use this color, pack your butter in
the best manner; and yna VIII get the top
price.
Year: 1879

1t is fact that many of the regular"
doctors who will not recommend Warmers s
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for the dis
eases which it so effectually removes,
yet use it ION the sly" in their practice
They must soon adopt il openly as the
standard remedy.
Year: 1879

How very prone to neglect the warning
of the chilly feeling exhibited before the
approach of severe Cold or Fever A
dose Of DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills taken at
such time would, in all probability, pre-
vent the establishment of serious disease.
Year: 1879

The Union hauls in a peg or two and
is now 10 favor of appointing the chief of
the fire department. This evidence OF
returning reason is good omen and it is
to be hoped that the Union will now
aunt that the same rule should apply to
city marshal and the other officers whose
election is not mandatory. Thus FAR the
Union has not answered The ARGUS
statement that giving the marshal power
to appoint the police Will turn the depart
ment Into political machine in the inter
est of the party which gave it existence
The same may be said OF Eeighmaster,
supervisor Of streets, superintendent OF
water works, ard other minor Offices All
of these offices should be run strictly inde-
pendent of politics and 10 no way bound to
any party as partisan supporters The
only way TO keep them independent is to
make them appointive and not elective.
The ARGUS repeats that the scheme to
elect all the officers is simply paving the
way for the creation of a political ring
that Rock Island has no desire
to insugurate and which all good citizens
should condemn.
Year: 1879

We learn from L. M. Holt, Sec.
retary of the Horticultural Socie.
ty, who has just returned from O
| two weeks visit to San Francisco
and the Mechanics Fair, that his
efforts In securing attractive fea.
lures for the horticultural Fair,
which opens at the Pavilion In this
city ON the Goth of October, were
very successful in every respect.
The fine exhibit of Oregon produc.
tions now on exhibition at the
Mechanics Fair, will be shipped to
our Fair as a whole, although
strenuous but unsuccessful efforts
had been made to secure the same
at the State Fair and also at the
Australian Worlds Fair, which
opens this Fall. The journal OF
Commerce exhibit of California
productions which was gathered at
great trouble and expense and is
said to be very fine and attractive,
will also be placed on exhibition
here. This exhibit will be largely
increased during the next two
months. It includes among its
novelties two leaves Of the cele-
brated Victoria Regia, which has
attracted 50 much attention in San
Francisco, and has received very
extended notices from the city
press. The leaves are six feet in
diameter and are exhibited in a
tank made for the especial purpose;
this tank is some ten or twelve feet
square and one foot high. There is
only one plant of the kind on the
Pacific Coast and it is growing in
the Golden Gate Park. With these
leaves is fine representation of
the flower of the Victoria Regia ex.
ecuted In wax; this flower is the
largest of the vegetable kingdom,
being about twenty inches in di-
ameter; the plant blossoms only at
night, closes during the daytime
and only opens on three successive
nights. The plant at the Golden
Gate Park blossoms for the first
time about the last of this month.


The San Francisco Cadets, the
best drilled military company in
the State, accompanied by Heffer-
mans Band, will also visit
Los Angeles during the Fair
and will give an exhibition
of their skill in the Zouave
tactics at the Pavilion during Fair
week. Mr.. Beaudry has kindly
rendered the Society the use of his
park as camping ground for the
cadets during their stay in the city.
This company, several years since,
travelled through the most of the
Eastern cities giving exhibitions
of their drill and were every where
warmly received. A number of
other exhibits will visit our Fair as
a result of Mr.. Hollis visit to San
Francisco, and from present ap-
pearances we feel justified in say
ing that the approaching Fair will
by far surpass anything of the kind
ever before held in Southern Cali
fornia. The Pavilion is to be thor
oughly whitewashed throughout
the interior, and Immediately after
election very active work is to be
commenced in making up q credit
able display OF the products of this
section of the State.
Year: 1879

A remarkable story is told of the
late Captain Stone, of Moundsville,
who was buried at the beginning of
this week. Thirty-live years ago
he came from New Orleans to
Moundsville to make his home,
and he brought with him two seeds
OF a mahogany-like tree that -four
ished near his former home. These
he planted, remarking to his fami.
ly that he would have his coffin
made from the tree. One of the
seeds died, but the other fourished
and grew. From shoot it became a
sapling, and finally in the course of
thirty years it grew to fino tree.
Two months ago severe wind
storm passed over Monndsville and
Captain Stone found his tree laid
prostrate. He had it dried, sawed
into lumber and sent to Pitts
burgh firm. In short time 1t was
returned to him in the form of a
beautiful coffin, and for four
months it was preserved in his
residence. About two weeks ago
he contracted q sickness that cul-
minated in his death, and his de-
sire being fulfilled he was laid with
in the coffin he planned thirty-five
years ago, and in which he has
been laid away forever.
Year: 1879

There is no nobler office in the
world than to nobly, honestly, pure
ly entertain the people. To be
amused is to take The bitter drop OF
gall out of the things of life.
Amusement takes away the sting
of care and furnishes a medicine
for the heart. 1t cures the miasma
of the mind, and the art Of anus
ing men, women and children in
nocently is thing of which the
proudest might be proud. The en-
tertainment which can win the
elevated and the noble to smile de-
serves the respect and gratitude OF
every person; to make people
laugh; to carry them out Of them
selves and out of the hard world
about them, is task for the noblest
intellect. Such things are accom-
plished every Sunday at Washing
ton Gardens. Be sure and come.
Bring your wife and family. a9-1m
Year: 1879

Lighting gas with the finger is q
feat anybody can perform. Let a
person, in his slippers, walk brisk
ly over woolen carpet, scuffing
his feet thereon, or stand upon a
chair, with it's legs upon four tum.
blers to insulate it, and be there
rubbed up and down on the body q
few times with a muff, by second
individual, and he will light his
gas by simply placing his finger to
the tube. 1t is only necessary to
take the precaution not to touch
any thing, or be touched by any
body, during the trial of the exper-
iment. The stock of electricity
acquired by the process we have de-
scribed is discharged by contact
with another object. One person
must turn on the gas while the
other fires 1t.
Year: 1879

The authorities of u Montreal
Catholic church receive so many
bad coppers in their contribution
boxes, that they find it necessary
to melt them once month. In this
way they hope to put them out of
circulation, and thus prevent their
coming back to them.
Year: 1879

A CORRESPONDENT oftbe New York
Tribune writing from Ohio says:


" In his intercourse with Republi-
cans in all parts of Ohio, Mr.. Foster
finds that the uppermost thought in
their minds is that the Government
must not be allowed to be captured by
the ex-rebels. They are indignant at
the revival Of the State sovereignty
doctrine, which brought about the Re-
bellion ; and the whole course of legis-
lation since the Democrats got a ma
jority in Congress they regard as an
attempt to reverse the results of the
war and start new era of Southern
domination. When rebel soldiers are
preferred to Union soldiers for office at
the Capitol, when the constitutional
amendments are practically nullified
throughout the South, and when q
struggle carried on by ex Confederate
Brigadiers in Congress tt break down
the Federal Election laws is glorified
in Tammany Hall by Georgia Sen
ator as second only in importance to
the Revolutionary War, these Ohio
Republicans think it high time to re.
assert their belief that the Rebellion
was wicked and unjustifiable, and
their determination that it's leaders
should not accomplish in the Union
what they tried in vain to accomplish
out of it."
Year: 1879

New YORK, July 16.-In the Cox
trial case, the prosecution was closed
last night and the defense will prob
ably finish to-day with the testi-
mony of medical experts to show
that Mrs. Hull died during the post
mortem examination and not by the
hands of the prisoner. DR.. Wander
meyde, in reply to hypothetical
question, said the woman found as
Mrs. Hull was found might not
be dead, even though cold and
rigid, and that if dead it would be
impossible to determine the direct
cause of the death.
Year: 1879

TELEGRAPHIC.
Gloomy and Doleful News From


Memphis Again.
Fresh and Sudden Renewal of the


Yellow Fever ScOurge.
Five New Cases Reported as
Breaking out Yesterday.
Massachusetts Swept Over by a


Terrific Tornado.
Frightful Account of Destruction


of Life and Property.
Year: 1879

started toward their new life.


HOW THEY WILL BIZ RECEIVED.


The party will be taken to Parsons, Kansas, about
sixty miles from Fort Scott. the destination OF tho
last party. committee of citizens will receive
them on Friday. and farmers and others. who have
been Informed that they coming. will be there 10
select such they wish to take into their families.
Mr.. Brace believes that all will be provided
with comfortable homes before Saturday night.
In each place TO which BOYS are taken
the local committees assumed responsibility
for the welfare Of the boys committed 10 them, and
in where difficulty Of any sort arises between
employer and employed which renders the latter
unhappy in his home, he is removed and is provided
with another place. Communication is kept up
also with the officers Of the Chldrens Aid Society
In New-YOrk, and those who are sent ont by them
never get beyond their care and influence.