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Year: 1873

1t gives us pleasure to speak OF the popular
store alluded to above 1t has long been a center
ofattracton in this city, The proprictors, Messrs.
Heenan u Co., have determined to keep such Il
stock Of goods as will exactly suit the popular
demand. Their store is filled with the finest
quality of goods, and so complete in everything
that we need not cnumcratc. The line of dress
goods is especially complete in everything that
is new and fashionable. The assortment Of do
mestics is exceedingly full, and the grocery stock
all that it should be- Call and examine the goods
and learn the prices.
Year: 1873

TINE TO STop IT.-While it is true that not
much of 4 man will consent to hold the Office of
dog shooter, and that that position may be con-
sidered a necessary evil, and some one must hold
it, still the city authorities should only entrust a
gun in the hands of a man of Judgment. Yestcr-
day afternoon while this so-cacd "city official"
the dog peltcr, was out practicing his vocation
of killing dogs that were no more mad than he,
and while shooting indiscriminately upon the
street, he, as a natural consequence, shot Thomas
Corcoran, respectable citizen, in the leg Hadn't
this thing better be stopped?
Year: 1873

HIS GRAvE.-Last week We took occasion to
speak of the probable catastrophe in waiting for
our energetic public functionary Mr.. Norris, the
street commissioner, who in trying to find the
bottom of the mud on our street, would fall
through and come out somewhere among tigers
residence in India Yesterday morning we saw
what filled our soul with sadness. On Madison
street. nearly in front of Henry Walthcr's there
is mound of earth, fresh made, with an ash
barrel at one end and pine board at the other.
We wcpt "IIcrc lies the Street Commissioner 50
struck Us as being an obituary; but was it?
Year: 1873

The next meeting of the La Sale County Far.
mcrs' Association, according to the resolution OF
adjournment at the last meeting takes place at
Ottawa on the nth Of May. Each Association or
Grange IN the county is entitled to one member
in the County Association for every . members,
or fraction above p members, Of the local asso-
citation. The next meeting will be an interesting
one as the question VIII come up on the post
poncd Lynch resolutions.
Year: 1873

sts,e Commissioners IS not Encouraging. The
Illinois experiment may succeed for little
while. and il will be something if the farmers
are freed for only twJ or three years from
the exactions which are now driving them to
despair; but that the railroads Will own the
Commissioners sooner or later is a proposition
too clear for dispute.
Year: 1873

Our t-grandiathers, some time during this
week, would have put up May-pole and hung
it with green, and gone capering about 1t in
ridiculous fashion enough in honor of Maid
Marian and Robin Hood. Very likely, toO
they would have had plenty of green grass for
their capering, and columbines and yio-
lets to string about the pole. We, who have
grown wiser and practical, keep holy the day
by shutting from house to house. Broken
crockery and topping wagon-lOads of rickety
furnituEe are the May mummeries wherewith we
delight our souls. We order inevitably. too
on the first of May the heaviest rain and mud
of the year. Our grandfathers had the best
of it in going to bed with the scent of the
cOlumbines and grass through their dreams,
and no worse accusation on their souls than
having celebrated III so jolly fashion the
death-day of the bold outlaw. But we carry
with us the smell of muddy streets and smoky
heaters, and are tOrmented by o nightmare
assurance that we have been duped 10y the
landlord in tho matter Of kitchen ranges or
waste pipes.


Shall we then take 60 jumping in our Spring
coats and new bonnets about May-polcs, or
decking ourselves with dandelions or arbutus
Because we do not, arc we wiser people, or
only more given to self consciousness Hu-
man nature, We fancy, though it decked itself
in paduasoy and leatherp jerlin then, and in
cheyiot and pongee now. cried, or laughed, or
grinned after much the same fashion in tho
one generation az the other. Robin Hood,
L..
Year: 1873

In these days of almost universal emulation. one
hears without surprise that tie title of champion, so
liberally dispensed among banjo players, pugilsts
billiard persons, and the like, has been given by
common consent to a performer on poultry who
approved his title thereto by eating an entire goose
on a wager. Iii is backed by partial and admiring
friends as the champion goOseeater Of the universe
Similar honor deScends upon a Caiyinistic divine
in Indiana. On the strength of having immersed
fourteen penitents in fifteen minutes he IL
sidered the champion baptzer Of tho West if not of
the Union. There seems scarcely any limit to the
employment of this medieval term, andi may, for
aught we know, even come 10 be applied TO those
who have performed notable maternal exploits. The
bearer of twins may be considered entitled to the
champions belt un5l the bearer of triples asserts
her superior claim. Of late sundry idiots have been
deyising plans of card tournaments to settle the
championship Of euchre, brag mp, and other
beautiful though uncertain games. They print
challenges in the papers, and back up their pre-
tensions by the Offer of bets. II is obvious that un


less the enthusiasm of these persons be toned down
by the opportune loss of money some other de
pressing cause we shall soon have an entirely new
set OF CHAMPIONS going to and fro in the earth with
four aces in their sleeves and other powerful
combinations in their pockets. We have champions
enough rs il is and we offer a protest against the
extension of the list.
Year: 1873

The Board Of Indian Commissioners have
issued a carefully prepared paper on the
Modoc war, which is worth an attentive pc
rusal. The gentlemen composing the Commits
sion are all above suspicion of any political
connection with Indian affairs their public
spirited labors entitle them TO most respect
full hearing. Yet their report on the situation
in California and Oregon seems to just fail OF
being absolutely impartial. 1t reads too
much like a lawyers defense of given line
of policy to be free from criticism. 1t is not
so much the Presidents peace policy, as 1T is
called, that is assaled in this particular in
stance, as the lack of policy generally. That
somebody is to be blamed for the unnecessary
precipitation of the war with the Modocs,
even the Peace Commission admit. The Com
mi&sioners defend the Presidents much-abused
peace policy from any unjust aspersions on
this score. We take it that that policy
was sOt involved at any time in the
Modoc question. Whatever may be said of
the conduct of the war with the Modocs,
whatever of its issue, and whatever of the
incidents preceding, it is difficult to see where
or how the plan of putting Indians on reserva-
tions and keeping them there can be affected.
Therefore, this laborious defense of the Presi-
dents views and policy is not at all pertinent.
AS for the insinuatiOn that the Oregon people
hndered negotiations with the purpose of
prolonging "the profitable war;" it is not as
yet sustained by sufficient evidence.
Year: 1873

Much interest viii attach to the announce
Ioent by Prof. KirkwoOd of the probable ex-
isteDce of still another planet or possibly a
group of asteroids within the orbit of Mer-
cury. 1t argues nothing against the truth Of
Tho discovery that the speed in its orbit Of
Year: 1873

Later information from the Dixon disaster
throws no light on the immediate cause of the
destruction of the bridge though it hightens
the horrors Of the calamity. 1t is probable
that the list Of deaths will be nearly double
that first given, many additional cases being
already reported. 1t is said that the
bridge was cheaply built, and that the
builder had been unfortunate with previously
constructed works of similar character. We
must wait for an official examination before
gathering any trustworthy data. Enough,
however, is shown to prove that the structure
was utterly valuelcss as a means of transporta-
ton across the river. Less than 800 people.
it would seem were on it at the time of its fall
the spans nearest the banks gave way, leaving
the central part still resting on the piers OF
stone built in the middle of the stream. All
this is inexphcable on any theory which pre-
suppOses an honest or even passable piece of
work. Meantime, we have from Sedalia, Mis-
souri, a report Of q similar disaster, by which
three men were killed and eight were wounded
while working on this death trap. Like the
Dixon bridge, this structure gave way on
account of some fatal weakness. These warn
ings come thick and fast. IL they could only
be needed
Year: 1873

when Kate Stoddard, or, to call her by her new
name, Lizzie King, had walked out OF the Court
she sat down in the waiting room and said she felt
very thirsty. glass OF water was given her, which
she drank with avidity, but she said never word
about the verdict. She did not seem TO know 1t
had occurred or what all this hubbub was about 1t
was the indifference OF listlesness, not OF calous-
ness Then the Deputy sheriff said that it was
time to go, and she would be made comfortable.
She arose in the same mechanical passive way
without q show OF resistance or objection, and
followed the Deputy At the door crowd
was waiting for her, and on every side
you could hear, "lhere she Is, there she
goes" but she seemed not to hear what was said.
At the street carriage was In waiting for the
two. The Deputy Sheriff showed Kate in quite
courteously, and followed himself. The carriage
started down to Myrtle avenue and to the jail.
The sheriff had already notified the keeper that he
was to expect Kate and to have O good cell ready
for her,


Arrived at the prison, Kate got out OF the
carriage, ana locking up at the building, smil-
ingly entered the gate which closed with q crash
behind her. The Keeper came forward, and said
some words about making her comfortable, to
Year: 1873




tective.


While the lady herself does not fail to give the
entire credit Of the capture OF Kate stoddard to
Chief OF Police Campbell, there Is no disputng the
fact that Miss Mary Handley was the heroine Of the
inquest yesterday. There was romance In the fact
that a woman had succeeded where so many self
conceited detectives have failed. Then, too, the
fact that the sefconfessed murderess had been
discovered upon one OF the busiest thoroughfares
In the very city where the killing was done,
and by one who had been former acquaintance,
was enough to interest all those who have any
liking for the sensational or the curious. The
policy OF Chief Campbell has been thoroughly dis
played in the success Of Miss Handley, for there
can be question but that ultimate success was
achieved by perseverance which was indeiatiga-
bic and unswerving-it matters not how much OF
the actual capture Is due to the lucky goddess OF
Fortune. Chief Campbell evidently remembered
the old maxim, which has now become o truism,
"To compas Satan, employ woman" and as the
result has shown the Chief augured rightly.


THE AMATEUR DETECTIVE.


The pride which Chief Campbell feels in the sue
cess OF his scheme is allowable on many accounts,
and as Miss Handley retired from the witness
stand and returned to the Coroners private once
she seemed in every way worthy o. the confidence
which the head OF the police force had reposed tn
her. She appeared thoroughly selfpossessed and
ladylike; neither flushed with success nor
ashamed Of what had appeared clearly heT
Year: 1873

fused with tears There may have been pity, there


may have been scorn in the slight quiver OF the lip
which noticeable on the face OF Kate stoddard,
but the most acute observer could not read the
workings of her heart.
Year: 1873

relative to the charge mere preferred against you


A. Nothing at present.


She was then given over to the custody OF the
Deputy Sheriff and taken to the Raymond Street
Jail, where she was provided with cell on the
second floor. Her bearing was quiet anu unde.
monstrative. The Coroner hoped that no personal
rejection was intended by the addenda to the ver-
dict rhe jury declared that 1t was far from their
intention to cast any reflection upon him. 1t was
the system alone they decried.
Year: 1873




she brought her work home she gave no expana-
tion In relation to her beng married; 81 SO per
was the paa or ss ae
number without the knowledge OF witness; the
prisoner never spoke about Charles Goodrich, she
never went out IN company Of any OF the inmates
of the house always vent out alone she never
wore marriage ring in presence OF witness; the
prisoner had piano with her In the house.
avenerabe old gentleman. identified ell the articles
shown him excepting the pistols the weapon his
son Charles es had had white nit, handle; his memory
handled revolver shown might have been
owned, by his son, but he never saw it
was conveyed to him by Mr.. Ray Potter on the
day Is was discovered; letter written by Amy
g." 1.-THE prsoner), Identical with the one sent to
his son, W. w. Goodrich, was received by the wit
ness in his store in February last; 1t was handed
him by lady who wore veil; had not seen the
conferred with William upon the strange circum-
stance, and was told that the woman was then
staying In the Degraw street house with Charles ;
matter the best way he could.


Captain John Mcdonnell, OF the Second precinct
police, testified that he visited 1877 High street: be-
tore going there had seen the prisoner In custody
at the station house; the property found In her
trunks included two pistols lone OF which, having
three chambers discharged ana four loaded, was
iuentIhed by the Captain; the prisoner was
brought to the station house at Ave minutes or
twelve ON Tuesday forenoon.


The Chairman OF the jury, A. d. Richardson
asked what statement II any, did she make at the
time OF ner arrest.


The Coroner objected to the question. as a reply
might tend to cr1minate the prisoner. The circum-
stances were such as to naturally excite her, and
statements made under such conditions might
prove damaging to her case. A private conference
was then held between the Coroner and the jury.
when the testimony was resumed the witness con-
In relation to the death OF Charles Goodrich;
questioned her good deal on the subject but she
on the stand would state what she told me. pu'
CORPORATION Counsel W q n1wift counsel for
Year: 1873

Before marriage and afterward let
them learn to center all their hopes of
real and lasting happiness in their own
fireside: let them cherish the faith
that in home, and all the English vir-
tues which the love of home engenders
lies the ouly true source of domestic
felicity; let them believe that round
the household gods Contentment and
Tranquility cluster in their gentlest
and most graceful forms; and that
many weary hunters of happiness
through the noisy world have learnt
this truth too late, and found a cheer
ful spirit and a quiet mind only at
home at last. How much may de-
pend on the education of daughters,
and the conduct of mothers-hoY
muc hof the brightest part of our old
national character may be perpetuated
by their wisdom or fritted ave- by
their folly-how much of it m / have
been lost already, and how n Ach more
in danger of vanishing every day-are
questions too weighty for discussion
here but well deserving little serious
consideration from all young couples.
nevertheless. To that one young cou-
pie on whose bright destiny the
thoughts of nations are fixed, may the
youth of England look, and not in
vain, for an exTmple. From that one
couple, blest and favored as they are,
may they learn, that even the glare
and glitter ola court, the splendor of a
palace, and the pomp and glory of a
throne, yield in their power of confer
ring happiness to domestic worth and
virtue. From that one young couple
may they learn that the crown of a
greatempire, costly and jeweled though
it be, gives placein the estimation of a
queen TO the plain gold ring that links
her wonaan's nature to that of tens of
thousands of her humble subjects, and
guards in her woman's heart one secret
store of tenderness whose proudest
boasts shall be that it knows no royalty
save Natures own, and no pride OF
birth but being the child of heaven !
So shall the highest young couple in
the land for once hear the truth, when
men throw up their caps, and cry with
loving shouts-God bless them!
Year: 1873

"Give me-" says the Rev. Robert
Taylor, "the money that has been
spent in drink, and I will purchase
every foot of land upon the globe; i
will clothe every man, woman, and
child in an attire of which kings and
queens would be proud; 1 will build q
school-house on every hillside and in
every valley over the whole earth, q
college in every State, and fill it with
able professors; willcrown every hill
with place of worship consecrated to
the PRONUNCIATION of the gospel OF
peace; and will support in every pul.
pit an able teacher of righteousness"
Year: 1873

OUR NEW IMPROVED MACHINE


Stands without rival, and should find its
way into every family 1t has reached the
highest state OF perfection of the Sewing Ma
chine yet produced, and its sales are constant
ly increasing throughout the world.
Year: 1873

EDITOR MISUNDERSTANDING lately
arrived on the Pacific Coast, congrat-
ulated myself on reaching Los An
geles in time for your District Fair,
deeming it the best opportunity l
should have for securing reliable In
formation concerning the productions
of Southern California. On examin-
ing the programme aspublished in the
city papers, l found much about
horse-racing, but very little of farm
products, and the programme was
faithfully carried out. There was
horse-racing every day; but the mag
nificent fruits, the mammoth vege-
tables, the fine grains and the succu-
lent grasses, which we in the east
hear 40 much of, were not there.
Pool-selling, betting on this horse or
that, and speculations in regard to the
winner, was all I could hear. On the
streets, in hotels, at the ground, every
body, men, women and children were
talking of the races, and all this ex-
citement and interest was occasioned
by trials of speed between horses that
could barely make their mile in a
trifie under three minutes. Naturally
one infers that the exhibition given
by an Agricultural Society will to
some extent represent the condition
of the industries of the country; and
when l found that the agricultural
and industrial departments were
meagre and inferior in the extreme,
while gambling was largely develop
ed, the first hasty conclusion was that
the people of Southern California were
more interested in the scrub horse
races than in the cultivation of the
soil. An examination of the manner
in which the Fair was conducted, led
me to think that possibly the people
were not to blame for the character
of the exhibition, and that they had
simply erred in mistaking the annual
meeting of lot of horse jockeys for
an agricultural jubilee. For instance:
there was q greater sum given as
a purse for scrub race, than was paid
in premiums for the entire products Of
the farms, orchards, vineyards, work.
shops and manufactures of a half
dozen counties. After thinking the
matter over, concluded not to send the
city papers containing reports of the
Fair to my friends at the east, fearing
that a wrong impression might be con-
veyed. And now, if you will allow
stranger the liberty, suggest that ii
the people of Los Angeles wish their
Fair to amount to anything they
must take the management in their
own hands instead Of prostituting it to
the petty knavery of the race course,
and devote their energies to building up
and developing the great agricultural
and mineral resources of your section
of the State. If proper inducements
are offered, there will be no difficulty
in bringing together creditable dis
play of the products of the county, and
such display will be of infinitely
more value to you as community
than all the horse-racing that can be
crowded into week. Such an exhi-
bition will be better and cheaper ad-
vertisement of your resources than
any other you can devise, and it will
in a very few years cause a marked
improvement in the quality of your
flocks and herds, and an ever increas-
ing interest in the noble pursuit of
agriculture. NORTHWEST.
Year: 1873

BAR-RooM LoAFERs.-An exchange


gives the following excellene advice to
the class of men who hang about hotels,
and make themselves 20 obnoxious, not
only to the proprietor, but to the guests.


When Won enter hotel, if there are no
more than three empty chairs, occupy
them all, if possible; sit directly in front
Of the stove. and then g-owl about poor
fires; If the landlord wants to replenish
the fires, de not discommode yourself
by moving TO one side TO give him room.
but sit s,ill-Shat right has a hotel pro-
prie,or that loafer should respectf If
a paving guest arrives don't make room
him near the stove or offer him a chair,
because he is foolish enough TO pay bis
bill. and help to keep the hotel up for
the accommodation of your loafers; pick
mp the daily papers, but do not read
more than three hours, as sonfe OF the
guests may want to look at it; if there
are more besides yourself reading, you
read aloud, it will not annoy the rest


II you should want to buy a two cent
cigar, wait until the landlord is busy at
something else, let him almost half
through, then call him AMI ask him il
he can't give three for FIVE cents; if he
cannot. tell him if you can get them
Year: 1873

A WOMAN MoRE COURAGEOUS THAN
HER LovER.-The Swiss Times says that
a comical story is told of couple Of
lovers who, few days ago attempted
to commit suicide in the Lake of Zurich,
near Ruschlikon, because the young Ia
dy's parents refused their consent so
their marriage In order not to be ssp-
arated in death the young lady tied one
of her feet fast to one Of her lovers {;
and they thus threw themselves INTO
the water But the yonng man does
no: seem to have been as soara ysous or
as desirous of leaving this world as his
companion, and shouted for help at the
top OF his voice. Help was fortu-
nately at hand, ,and they were both drag
ped out of the water aud handed over
to the police, who provoked them With
dry clothes and put them under lock and
kew.
Year: 1873

Your every day toilet is 8 part of your character. A girl who looks like a fury" or sloven in the morning, is not to be trusted, however finely she may look in the evening. No matter how humble your room may be, there are eight thingsit should contain, viz.: a mirror, washstand. soap, towel, comb, hair, nail and tooth brushes. Those are just as essential as your breakfast, be- fore which you should make good and free use of them. Parents who fail to provide their children with such appli- ances, not only make great mistake, but commit sin of omission. Look tidy in the morning, and after the din ner work is over, improve your toilet.

 Make it rule of your daily life to '' dress up' for the afternoon. Your dress may, or need not be, anything better than calico but with ribbon, or flower, or some bit of ornament, you can have an air of self respect and satis- faction, that invariably comes with be- ing we'll dressed.