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Year: 1876




Michael Mcclure of No. 322 East Eleventh
st. lost his horse about 10 days ago. With this animal he
had been enabled to support his family by peddng coke
and kindling wood general alarm had been sent out
from the Police Central Office describing the horse Mr.
Mcclure, Thursday, came to the Police Central
Oco and stated that he met officer OF the Fourth
Precinct Police ard asked him whether he had seen any
thing of such horse. The officer spoke to MIN
roughly and when he attempted to explain arrested him
and took him to the Oak-st. Police Station. Then lie
said he hurried down stairs before he had time to
explain his case He taken TO the Tombs and SEN
fenced for five days to the City Prison. After he had
served two days he released. 1t was found
that the horse had been taken to the Eight
eenth Precinct Police Station and thence to
tire pound, notice being sent to the Central Ohce
Mr.. Mcclure went to the pound and was told that the
horse had been sold 10 pay expenses OF adVersng ana
keeping He ascertaned that he would have TO pay Slo
10 get his horse he again went 10 superintendent Ma


Ing The Superintendent sent for Capt Garland OF the
Eighteenth Precinct Police and told him that the morse
must be returned to Mr. Mcclure without expense 10
him. Capt Garland declared that 1t was an accident;
that the not properly reported The sergeants
very much annoyed by the matter. They went az
to the pound paid the costs SlS, and returned tne
horse TO Mr. Mcclure Saturday. IL - understood that
charges have been preferred against the officer VINO ar
rested Mr. Mcclure.
Year: 1876

possible and the trustees account Of his prominent
position waited On June Is the Secretary State, not
knowing that Chamberlain not Treasurer, sent him
check for $40 30, being tie amount due the fuDd Tor
collected the premiums OF the insurance copa
nies. Chamberlain accepted the check indorsed ~ as
Treasurer and collected the money When arrested ne
asserted his innocence OF the charge Recorder BONN
stedt accepted bail $1,000 await the action Of the
Grand Jury,
Year: 1876

The National Woman Suffrage Association
OF the holidays is over, and our busy season is
fairly setting In again on "lopg season. basis,
We propose to revive our Alphabetical Business
Directory, which has been found so convenient
for public reference, and such a cheap and EN-
cient advertising medium for those who do not
care to advertise very largely, but know the ad-
vantage Of keeping their card before the public
this Directory is equivalent to having ones sign
duplicated 10 as many places all over the city,
and the cost is comparatively trit1ng. Those de.
sIrous of appearing In the new revised Directory
should send In their cards at once.
Year: 1876

Those who have made the subject of crime a
study affirm that in a very large majority of
cases it has its origin not in the innate depraVity
of man, but comes OF his necessities which crcum-
stances alas too OTTER control - his injury. One
Of the greatest OF these needs is a temporary
shelter even for one night,uhe the warmth Of a
good fire, a comfortable bed, generous cup of
hot coffee and few slices OF bread can be had
for the asking. Animated by the desire to sup
ply these wants, several young ladies represent
ing our best families have undertaken to give q
literary and musical entertainment, AT which the
best Of our amateur talent will assist. II will
take place on Tuesday evening next, the llth in
stant, at No. 1888 street, and we are pleased to
state that the demand for tickets has been en-
eoursgingly large. Messrs. SoIomons 4 Chap
man have some for disposal at their hOokstora
Year: 1876

Representatives OF the different trade unions
OF this city held meeting last evening to take
measures to secure the enactment by Congress
for this District OF law providing for the regis
tration of trade unions, similar in character to
the statute now in force in England. 1t was
unanimously resolved to appoint q committee Of
three, composed Of Mrs. Ralston, CONN and
Deage, to prepare q suitable memorial and 10
draft bill to be submitted to Congress.
Year: 1876

The way of the transgressor is hard.
The enemies of the ADVANCE make
poor headway. The other day the pro-
prietor of the Third Avenue Hotel was
berating the editor of the ADVANCE
when farmer at the table hushed him
up by telling him "the editor of the
ADVANCE is the farmers friend and
the farmers mean to stand by him" :"
A few days ago, at the same hotel, the
husband of the editor of the Journal
got into spat with one of our best
representatives of the mechanic class,
who ventured upon some jocular re-
mark about the two papers. The hus-
band of the editor Immediately, as
usual, lost his self control and init
mated that the gentleman was ''fool, :"
which remark came near bringing on a
first class item for our paper. Give
him rope, gentlemen, and he'll soon
hang himself.
Year: 1876

We are sorry to wound the paternal
tenderness of the POesS for the AD-
VANCE, but really it is not prospering.
The Journal has the solid patronage
and the best social influence of the
community on it's side.-Journal.


It is remarkable how the newspapers
from the Pioneer-Press to the country
weeklies, are with the ADVANCE. This
is what touches the organ of the Ring
on the raw. AS to the Journal having
the ''solid patronage and the best social
influence of the community on its side, -
we assert:


l. That all the rowdyish and loaferisll
elements of the community are will,
the Journal and against the ADVANCE.


2. That all the ring politicians and
office-seekers are with the Journal and
against the ADVANCE.


3. That there is not a single recog.
nized social leader in the county who is
not a supporter and friend of the AID.
VANCE.


4. That the People, the substantial
business men and farmers of the county
are overwhelmingly with the ADVANCE


S. That the claim of the Journal that
the business men Of Worthington are
against the ADVANCE, is false. Three
fourths, ut least: are friendly, and the
other fourth is made up of those who
are Indifferent, or are the partlzar
friends of the Journal.
Year: 1876

EDITOR ADVANCE: I beg space in
your columns for i few lines which
perhaps will be acceptable to those who
will have occasion to pass the head of
Township. We give our thanks to the
people of Indian Lake for their good
will and public spirit. Districts No. /.
2 and 4 turned ont on Wednesday, May
3lst, and gave days work on the hin
at the head Of the lake, and District
No. l turned out on Friday and
trimmed up the isthmus, and have done
a good job, all free gratis, for moth
ing." There is a new bridge across the
slough south of Mr.. Roberts, and the
bridge north of Mr.. RS is repaired,
which makes 4 good road to town.


Crops look the best l have seen since
I have been in the State. But very lit
tie damage done by the young grass
hoppers yet, ami they are disappearing.


A. l.. HAGGARD.
Year: 1876

Some think the reason the grasshop-
pers have not been active is because
they have been casting their shells.
Wonder if they have been "moulting?"
Then, they only went into the grass to
take off their coats and get ready for
work on the crops. Thank fortune.
there are not enough of them to do very
general damage.
Year: 1876

The Journal has not yet given an ac-
count of the great land sale. The ami
mus of this is entirely too transparent.
Time will prove that the Journal was
conceived in spite, born in rowdism
and is nurtured by ringism.
Year: 1876

Our Graham Lakes friends complain
that one issue of the ADVANCE recently
did not reach them until the week fol-
lowing. We have 'eever failed to have
the ADVANCE in the postoffice on the
day of issue for all our county subscrib-
ers. The paper is put into the Office
every Thursday afternoon, and the diff
Guilty lies between the Worthington and
the Heron Lake postoffices when the
paper does not get to Graham Lakes
the same week of it's issue.
Year: 1876

The people along the line of the Lake
Shetek road are moving to have the
road put in good condition. The peo.
pie of Elk have agreed to give q large
amount of work, and the people OF
Worthington are expected to repair the
road in their town. The Murray Coun.
ty Commissioners have agreed to build
a good road from the county line to
Lake Shetek.
Year: 1876

The Ring organ says the ADVANCE
is not prospering. Not much! We
have added about 200 new subscribers
to our list since the Ring organ began
to run us OUT" and we have job work
now on hand enough to keep one man
busy from IS to 40 days of ten hours
each
Year: 1876

The people of Indian Lake and Lo-
rain have set an example, as will be
seen by Mr.. Haggard's letter in another
column, worthy of all commentator
and of very widespread and general
imitation. They just turned out and
repaired the road themselves. Why
haven't our people in many portions of
the county tllonght of that before?
Year: 1876

This Is to certify that the bearer of this let: er,
Mr.. Miller, one Of the Editors of the Toledo
Blade, is fully entitled to the confidence of all
he may meet, in regard to whatever statements s
nc may make and that rs a Christian gentleman
and an Editor of our leading daily newspaper,
he deserves the highest esteem of those wi h
whom he may have relations of business, or in
socia! life. Having for many years been init
mately acquainted with Mr.. NJ, wish to recon-
mend him to others, if in The Providence of God,
his lot shall be to live elsewhere than in Toledo
and while greatly regret any course Of events
my perfect confidence in his integrity aud in his
bus mess qualifications, especially as journalist,
lead me to hope that he will at once find warm
appreciate the qualities he possesses I there
fore cheerfu'ly commend him to those who may
form his acquaintance in any of the relations Of
life indicated.
Year: 1876

The fourth page of the Journal is
now taken up with one huge advertise.
ment. In the center of the advertise.
ment there is striking photograph o1
the husband Of the Journal editor.
Year: 1876

believed this could be brought about by artificial
contraction OF the currency without great injury to
the business interests of tho country He believes
equally with Governor Tlden that q return
10 specie payments would be best accom-
pilshed by economy In public expenditures and
Official rerenchmens through rcform in every branch
OF tho public SERVICE and the rceslabIsh
ment OF confidence and promotion OF national pros
perty, as Indicated IN the 81. Louis platform. There
lore he does not imagna that thero will be any SUBJ
stahtla difference in the statement of their views in
their respective letters Of acceptance for no holds that
both Will be in harmony with the party platform. He
VIII give some expression to his views the question
OF reform, including that of the civil service and in
which he is also in accord with Governor TIL
den. Ho says this reform should be thor
ough, but that 1t cannot be brought about
oy the removal of any one olcer, even of the Pres
dent himself The evils result from the vicious system
which has prevailed, and which requires for its erad
cation now elements In the administration, pledged to
ia'hluiy carry out tho complete reforms which the
country requires The purity OF a adminisra-
ton he says will depend very upon the force Of
character and determined purpose of the head, ara
these qualifications be iound to an eminent
greo In Governor Tilden. Governor Hendricks does
not intend to touch upon Tho onc-term principle, but
he will speak OF the situation tho South and say


s NJ ma" or party Is trne 10 tho interests
OF the country that desires to promote antagonsms
or animosi'ies between tho sections that 1t should be
one OF the duties Of honest to mako
citizens OF all classes and feel that they
secure in whatever rights tho constitutional laws Of
the country recognize and that in any stres may
arise the government should not be partisan, but
that within its constitutional 1t should protect
the rights OF all As to the question OF tho mpora-
ton OF Cinnamon into Colorado, he thinks 1t was
well for tho party to speak frankly and fully
as It did in tho platform Ho says he hopes never
again TO zee the rcmorselcss prescription for political
opinion which has prevailed during the last eight years
and which has been Of SO much discred the admin
istration.


Governor Hendricks Is confident OF the of tho
party in his own State in October, and entcrtans no
shadow OF doubt that the democracy will carry the
country in November.
Year: 1876

A MoURNrUL OBJECT OF ATTRACTION AT STATEN


IsLAND-THE YACHT TO BE SOLD.


The stately yacht Mohawk, her great tall masts still
standing, lay yesterday beside the pier OF the Coast
wrecking Company at Stapeton. Staten Island Num-
bcrs of people wandered down to her throughout
the day. Many New York. and few could
fail to gaze the smisen vessel without being incted
to melancholy reflections. There the shattered
skylight through which tho rescued made their peril
Gus escape and boneath which Commodore Garner his
wife and friends perlshcd A dozen sailors were at
work different parts Of the deck. The furniture
had all been removed from tho cabins and
the piece3 OF lead ballast being taken
from the hold. mass OF ropes, tackle, canvas wet
mattresses and spaIs were scattered about from stem
TO stern Some OF the mattresses were thrown over
the bowsprt to dry The awning att carelcssly
hostcd, and under 1t sat portly giving instruc-
tions to the sailors. About twenty feet OF her
board talrail split and broken. The black paint
had been rubbed of In various places and the ribbon
OF gilt around her sides was worn away 10 others Al
together her appearance that OF vessel that had
experienced an extremely rough time Her sails wcro
gone and her topmasts in course Of beng
as pleasure yacht Her associations sad for
that but after being overhaued and put In tho right
shape she Will be sold as a coastipg schooner an
oyster boat. An oystcrman, 1t is understood, has
already made offer for her Of $50 600 One OF her
small boats, the miniature model of herself onted at
the bows and sat the wator hkc duck another was
turned up the pier, with her stern stove in For
some days yet tho unfortunate Mohawk will continue
to be mournfnl object OF attraction.
Year: 1876

Some time since George Milor kept an account at
lhe National Bank also did James Miller BY mis-
take of clerk in the bank ,966 10 on deposit to
The credit of James Miller transferred to the
Dount Of George Miller, who drew out the money, SUBJ
Sequent which he arrested charge of fraud
motion was made yesterday, before Judge West
brook, in Supreme Court Chambers to vacate the
the order Of arrest the ground that the prisoner
not aware how much money ne had In bank at tho
ume. but attributed the fact Of such sum being
placed his credit to mistake Of his clerk post
The deposits. An affidavit was submitted on behalf Of
the bank that Miller had not had over $500 in the
bank for two months previous TO drawing the money
question. After brief argument Judge Westbrook
took the papers, rescrvng his decision.
Year: 1876

SEEMING EMPE.OYMENT.-Scarce day
passes that the editor Of the STATESMAN is
not asked TO furnish employment to deserving
young men aud ladies. Few persons have an
idea of how difficult it is for 4 respectable
young lady or deserving youth TO secure en-
ployment. In the trades there is q general
indisposition to employ bcys-'his, mainly
oW ing TO the fact that after boy obtains
the merest smattering of trade, he thinks
he knows as much as his employer, and At
once talks about starting out as journey
man. Il Is in this way we have 80 many IN
different workmen, aud this evil must con-
time until We return TO the old fashioned AZ
prentice system, when a boy was required to
serve five to six years before he dreamed or
being master If his trade. With regard 10
young ladies it is different. It is not every
young lady that is fitted to take the place Of
domestic drudge, and as to any other en-
pluyFnrnt il Is not TO be had in the country
II we are to retain our young men and maid
cns. We must establish in the neiehhorhood
Of the town wooien factories and other man
ufacturing pursuits that can furnish employ
men. Tor unskilled labor. At this moment
we could fill out list Of fifty Fersous-nale
and fe:nale-to whom employment OF 'hi-
character is absolutely necessary, and who in
it's absence are compelled to live off The earn
ings of impoverished parents There is an
abundance of capital in the corntry. and At
least portion of it should be invested in
manufacturing enterprises that will give
employment to our idle boys and girls.
Year: 1876

DAIRY BusiNEss.-Now that we have d.
rect communication with the lower country,
those of our friends who have the facilities
should give greater attention to the dairy
business. Butter aud cheese, of good quality,
always command ready sale, and it seems
impossible to overstock the market. Goshen,
New York, is the richest farming district III
the world, aud the whole of this great wealth
has been made off the trade in butter and
cheese. Walln Walla can readily be the
Goshen of the Pacific Coast, and 1t is for the
farmers now here to lead off in this road to
wealth.
Year: 1876

The PLAGUE Is raging in the East with
great yirulence, and this fsct msy serve as a
Earning to ourselves to prepare for the hot
davs of summer, In this city special adnoni-
non always seems necessary to secure at'en-
,ion 10 municipal cleanliness.
Year: 1876

There never has been time in the
history of our city when our finances
were in so healthy and safe condition.
It is true there have been times when
money appeared to be circulating a
little more freely, and when securi-
ties Were not scrutinlzed so sharply
as now. This is but natural after the
fright caused by the failure of one of
our banks. Confidence is again being
restored, as the people get information
in regard to the true condition of our
financial affairs. They learn that
there is more money in the country
now than ever before, with prospects
ahead of greater prosperity than we
have ever known. The recent panic,
like storm which demolishes one or
two old oaks, but served to clear up
the atmosphere and leave the ele-
ments in healthy state. 1t is now
known that all our banking institu-
tions are in healthy condition, and
established upon a sound basis. The
old Farmers and Merchants bank,
which has been the standby of the
people from the beginning, is as solid
as Gibraltar, and always ready to ac-
commodate when the security is good.
But while it is ever ready to extend
favcEs Oh legitimate basis, there is
not, nor never has been, any disposi-
tion to venture into reckless or doubt
ful speculations. This is the true
sphere of q bank, and every man deal
ing with such an institution feels
security that is satisfying. The Los
Angeles County bank is working with
agood capital, under the management
of first-class business men. The Com
mercial bank is of recent date, but
starts off under favorable auspices,
with prospect Of accomplishing
much good. But outside of our banks
there are score of money lenders
ready to take any good thing that
may be presented. Take it all togeth-
er we are quite satisfied with our


financial condition.
Year: 1876

East Los Angeles is getting to be


the most attractive and pleasant place


in all our surroundings. No one can


duly appreciate the beauty of the plat


upon which that suburban town is
built until they cross the river and
rise upon the level on the other side.
The soil Is neither sand nor adobe, but
the richest loam; consequently there
will never be mud nor dust to disturb
the inhabitants. All shrubbery and
vegetables planted upon it grow like
magic, and every home will soon be
surrounded with evergreens and beau
tiful flora. The growth of the town,
too, is one of the most astonishing
things we have witnessed. Two years
ago 1t was a smooth plain; to-day
there are hundreds Of dwellings, some
Of them built in the most tasteful
Year: 1876

style of architecture, and still they
are building. The sound of the ham,
mer and saw greets you from every
quarter. The enterprising proprietor,
Mr.. H. M. Johnston, has laid pipes
from the main reservoir of the city
and taken water to every part of the
town. He has also bridged the river
and constructed and stocked street
railroad by which the inhabitants of
East Los Angeles can reach the heart
of the city in eight minutes. Take it
altogether it is just about the incest
and most convenient place to live, in
the bounds of the corporation.
Year: 1876

EDITOR HERALD.-We noticed in
the press Of this city an account of the
action of the Common Council on
Thursday and Friday of last week in
regard to the act of th e Legislature in
authorizing Board of Public Works
for this city, and petition of the
Council to the Governor in reference
to it. Can you inform us what the
Council expects the Governor to do
with their petition?-if they expect
him to follow their custom; that is,
laying it on the table without reading
it? CITIZEN.


Citizen speaks of matters upon
which we are not posted. The Coun-
Gil must answer for themselves .-EDI-
TOR.
Year: 1876

h PERSONS wishing to breed
- to this fine MESSENGER


Horse will apply to the sub


scriber, who will take pleas


ure in showing some of the


colts OF the get of 1873. Colts


that will prove the ability of
Year: 1876

A dead horse or other animal should
be skinned, and roughly cut up into as
many small pieces as possible. A plot of
ground few rods square should then be
plowed deeply, and the carcass thrown
upon the soil in the center of the plowed
ground. Some freshly dry-slacked lime
should then be scattered upon the heap,
60 as to cover it tbinly but wholly. The
loose earth is then heaped over it, a foot
in depth, and the pile covered with
boards, so that the dogs cannot get at
the heap and tear it up. If the least
smell is perceived, more earth should be
thrown upon the heap. In three months
The heap may be dug over or turned over
with the plow, and well mixed. The
bones that cannot be broken up should
taken from the heap. and the fine mat
ter will be worth at least twenty dollars
per ton, to use in the hill for corn. The
larger bones may be broken up and
buried among the roots of grape vines or
fruit trees.