anaheim-gazette 1871-04-15

ANAHEIM GAZETTE. SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1871 RULES OF THIS OFFICE All Communications, Marriages, Births, Deaths and Advertisements should be sent to the Office on or before Thursday morning, in order to insure their publication on the following Saturday morning. Alkaline Soils. HOW PRODUCED—WITH SUGGESTIONS FOR THEIR RECLAMATION, ETC., ETC. EDITOR GAZETTE: — It is a well known fact that evaporation takes only the pure water, leaving, as a residue, the earthy salts and other matters that may have been in solution or suspension in it. This is abundantly proved by the fact that all large inland lakes, having no outlets, become, by long continued evaporation, intensely salt, although the streams flowing into them are entirely fresh. "As like causes produce like effects," I contend that the alkaline spots that are found everywhere in the valleys and plains west of the Rocky Mountains, are produced by the same cause; or, in other words, that the long continued evaporation of water in one place has caused such an accumulation of earthy salts, that no plants useful as food for man or beast will grow there. In every case, it will be found that the greater the quantity of water evaporated, the greater will be the deposit of alkali. This conclusion seems so self-evident that, were it not for the general impression that the alkali rises from below, it would be hardly worth while to make it the subject of an argument. But whilst I admit that there are occasional instances of alkaline springs, they are quite exceptional, and do not occur at all in our The County and State take place on Wednesday, 6th, 1871. Nominations and State officers will present about the first of August three months hence. Hooves all those who wish to commence making a Convention, from the town of this county. Anaheim should be held in this election, she is representative city of more than two-thirds of its geography. But these interests will haps utterly fail to be discordant elements not in some manner to the spirit of selfishness grandizement which arise some of our would-be either abandoned or opportunities presented to made available. All should unite in support and most available former prejudices, jealousism. It is only by success that we can hope to succeed regularly purchasable voters controlled and paid for into which the spare politicians will be capable of having in this county a law professional voters, who are a few dollars will take side or the other. By great extent, our electoral force. The vote o of water evaporated, the greater will be the deposit of alkali. This conclusion seems so self-evident that, were it not for the general impression that the alkali rises from below, it would be hardly worth while to make it the subject of an argument. But whilst I admit that there are occasional instances of alkaline springs, they are quite exceptional, and do not occur at all in our alluvial plains—but in the hills, where springs, in passing through the seams of certain kinds of rock, become strongly impregnated with it. My own observation tells me that in the plain about Anaheim, the alkali will be found strongest at the surface of the soil; in fact, I can show grain growing luxuriantly at the bottom of a "clear up" or "dead furrow," 8 to 10 inches below the surface, whilst on each side of it the ground was bare—the alkali having destroyed the seed. Therefore, those who plant on alkali ground should make deep furrows, and cover with earth from the bottom of the furrow. The soil of these alkali lands is rich and dark, and being always moist, would, were it not for the excess of alkali, be extremely productive, and if they can be reclaimed, will be the most valuable lands we have. It is obvious, therefore, that the first step in reclamation, if the moisture is excessive, must be drainage. When this has been done, the land should be thoroughly and deeply plowed, and if it is in a hollow or depression, sand or sandy loam should be drawn upon and mixed with the alkaline soil, in sufficient quantity to bring it all to the general level—this will stop the evaporation, the primary cause of the trouble. Where these alkaline spots are of small extent, their reclamation can generally be accomplished at little cost with a plow and scraper, by taking a thin stratum from the surface of the adjoining land, but the larger tracts will have to be left until lands have become scarce and high priced, when, by means of steam paddies, railroads and dump-cars, all of our alkali, sienga lands will be reclaimed. This is precisely the way in which the best market gardens about reclamation can generally be accomplished at little cost with a plow and scraper, by taking a thin stratum from the surface of the adjoining land, but the larger tracts will have to be left until lands have become scarce and high priced, when, by means of steam paddies, railroads and dump-cars, all of our alkali, sienega lands will be reclaimed. This is precisely the way in which the best market gardens about San Francisco were made valuable. On the soft, black mud, was wheeled a foot of sand, and the whole having been well spaded together, made a most productive garden. A Mr. Baird of Alameda County is, I am informed, reclaiming the salt marshes on the east side of the Bay of San Francisco. In the rainy season he causes the waters of certain streams, in time of floods, to flow upon the salt marshes, and there deposit the earth which they had brought from the hills, and by this simple and inexpensive method he every year changes worthless salt marsh into valuable land, which, like our own land about here, having abundant natural moisture, requires neither rain nor irrigation to become productive, provided the cultivation has been sufficiently thorough. I have endeavored, in the foregoing, to give a plain "common sense" view of the alkali question, and I feel quite certain that it is the correct one, and that, by the means here suggested, one fourth of the lands of this valley, which may be characterized as either marsh, sienega or alkaline, will hereafter be reclaimed and become most valuable. Wm. R. Olden. Anabeim, April 10th, 1871. The County and State Election. The State and County election is to be place on Wednesday, September 1871. Nominations for County State officers will probably be made at the first of August—a little over three months hence. It therefore belongs all those who take an interest, commence making up their minds to shall be sent to this Nominating Convention, from the various precincts in this county. Anaheim should be largely interested in this election, she being the representative city of more than one half of the county population, and certainly thirds of its geographical extent. These interests will suffer, and perils utterly fail to be realized, if the ordant elements now existing are in some manner harmonized. Its spirit of selfishness and self-aggrandement which appears to act some of our would-be leaders is not far abandoned or subdued, the opportunities presented to us will not be available. All should unite in supporting the best most available men, regardless of their prejudices, jealousies and favoritism. It is only by such united action we can hope to succeed against the polar purchasable vote, which will be rolled and paid for out of a "pot," which the spare change of certain politicians will be contributed. We are in this county a large class of professional voters, who are "on the make." New dollars will take them to one or the other. By their votes, to an extent, our elections are made a reality. The vote of a property- Railroad Prospects.—The San Francisco Bulletin, in commenting upon the Railroad prospects, makes the following remarks upon our valley: The construction of railroad lines, from Santa Barbara via Los Angeles and Anaheim, to San Diego, with a branch from San Bernardino to Anaheim, and the southern Pacific leading to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, are relied upon to concentrate southern produce shipments at the new port, and to secure for it the control of traffic with mining district in that direction. J. Strelitz, of Los Angeles, has just returned from San Francisco, with a fine assortment of gentlemen's furnishing goods. Cloths and vestings of the latest imported styles; also the latest fashion plates. Earthquake.—Last week, San Francisco was visited by a couple of shocks. One lasted three seconds. This is the first earthquake that has occurred in that locality for a year. S. Lazard & Co., Los Angeles have just imported a large stock of English and French goods, for the summer trade. They have silks of all colors, also grenadines, poplins, and satins. Lazard & Co., import direct from Europe, and are, this season, in advance of all others. New Publications.—We have received No. 1 of "The Illustrated Christmas Weekly" a paper printed in New York by the American Tract Society. It has many fine engravings, of scenes among the lowly of that city. Also, "the Jolly Young American" published at Wadsworth, Ohio. we can hope to succeed against the purchasable vote, which will be rolled and paid for out of a "pot," which the spare change of certain citizens will be contributed. We in this county a large class of pronal voters, who are "on the make." new dollars will take them to one or the other. By their votes, to a extent, our elections are made a e. The vote of a propertyer is neutralized by that of some vagabond, who, caring for neither nor principle, goes with the polition that pays him the highest price. is a bad condition of things, and that can be remedied only by ch ing and united action of intelligent honest citizens. No time is to be in bringing about this unity of on. New Advertisements. CAUTION!! LOST! POCKET-BOOK, on the road from Anaheim City to Gallatin, contain three drafts drawn, by Farmers' and Chants' Bank, Los Angeles, on kek of California, San Francisco, to order of Dicken, Huntington & Co. Fourteen Hundred Dollars, in all, other valuable papers and notes. ment of same has been stopped. finder will be liberally rowarded leaving the same with JOHN FISCHER, Anaheim, HAS R JOHNSON, Los Angeles, of the above was drawn by W. M. Bailey, to the G. Huntington, for $400.) FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK, OF - LOS ANGELES. BANK CAPITAL, --- $500,000. N G DOWNEY.....PRESIDENT. S W. HELLMAN....CASHIER. Exchange for Sale on SAN FRANCISCO. DUBLIN, NEW YORK, LODON, HAMBURG, FRANKPORT, PARIS, BERLIN. Deposits, and issue their certificates. BUY AND SELL. LEGAL TENDERS. GOVERNMENT. STATE, CITY AND COUNTY BONDS. will also pay the highest price for Gold and of all others. New Publications.—We have received No. 1 of "The Illustrated Christain Weekly" a paper printed in New York by the American Tract Society. It has many fine engravings, of scenes among the lowly of that city. Also, "the Jolly Young American" published at Wadsworth, Ohio. Special Notices. ELECTION NOTICE. Rooms of Common Council, ANAHEIM. March 13, 1871 It is hereby ordered that an election to fill the offices of Mayor, five Councilmen, City Marshall, City Attorney, City Assessor and City Treasurer, for the ensuing year shall be held at the house of the Anaheim Water Company, on Monday, May 1st, 1871, pursuant to law. F. W. KUELP. Clark of Common Council. JOHN FISCHER. President. Santa Ana Lands FOR SALE, B A. B. Chapman, office at Los Angeles or by Capt. Winn. T. Glassell, who may be found at Anaheim, or at his office on the Santa Ana Ranch, near Resident of Mr. Travis. Los Angeles. Dec. 20, 1870. Free advertising. From family to family from city to city from state to state. The name of Dr. Walker's Vegetable Vinegar Bitters as a specifie for all derangements of the stomach, bowels and liver; is continually extending. Every invalid who tries the great restraint every individual who has ever witnessed its effect becomes its spontaneous advertiser. Its voluntary mission is innumerable, and public enthusiasm in its favor stores faster than a prairie fire. Jewelers. R. LUEDKE, Watchmaker AND Jeweler. CENTER STREET, ANAHEIM. Watches Carefully Repaired—All Work WARRANTY. CHAS. P. ROBBINS, Watchmaker, JEWELER and DEALER IN EXCHANGE FOR SALE ON SAN FRANCISCO DUBLIN, NEW YORK LOSDON, HAMBURG FRANKFORT, PARIS BERLIN. GOVERNMENT, STATE, CITY AND COUNTY BONDS. Also pay the highest price for Gold and R Bullion. On all monies left as Deposits, interest will be allowed. ANGELAS, April 13, 1870. J. JONES, WHOLESALE DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE, No. 7 and 8, ARCADIA BLOCK, Los Angeles. LAFAYETTE STORE. P. N. ROTH, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Furnishing Goods, Clothing, Provisions, Cigars and Liquors. Keep always on hand a splendid assortment of BRANDIES, WHISKIES, and all kinds of Foreign Liquors. L. J. S. CRAWFORD, DENTIST, WNEY'S NEW BLOCK, LOS ANGELES. [April 15] SWELL, ELLIS & WRIGHT, No. 1 and 2, Arcadia Block. Los Angeles Street. Los Angeles. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in General Merchandise, Hardware, Dry Goods and Groceries. CENTER STREET, ANAHEIM. Watches Carefully Repaired—All Work WARRANTED. CHAS. P. ROBBINS, Watchmaker, JEWELER and DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS and JEWELRY. NO. 52, MAIN STREET, LOS ANGELES. MONEY Refunded where work does not perform as Represented. Boots and Shoes L. GUNTHER PIONEER BOOT MAKER, Anaheim, LOS ANGELES STREET. HECHT BROS. & CO., Boots, Shoes and Leather, 104 and 106 Sansome St., San Francisco, (One Door North of Bush) And Nos. 4, 6, 8, 10, Pearl St., Boston. Factory N. W. Cor. Haight and Gough Sts. Buckingham & Hecht, Manufacturers of the "Extra Quality" Calc. Boots and Shoes. LIVERY AND SALE STABLE LOS ANGELES, FERGURSON & METZKER PROPRIETORS. The Proprietors would call attention to their establishment, which is the largest and best in Southern California. The stalls have been refitted up in the best style, with every modern convenience and comfort. Also, the buildings have been refitted with new tools, etc. Gentlemen desirous of having their stock boarded may rely upon their receiving strict attention and the personal supervision of the proprietors. Saddle and Carriage Horses, Carriages and Buggies Constantly kept in readiness for hire. Our Livery Stable cannot be excelled, and we invite examination of the fine collection of animals in our Stables. SINGLE and DOUBLE TEAMS, PRIVATE CARRIAGES, Always on hand for any occasion. Horses Boarded and Groomed by the Day, Week, or Month. Prices moderate, when the stock is well used. We will also attend to selling and buying of horses if desired. oct29tf Drug Stores. PIONEER DRUG STORE, CENTER STREET. S. LAZARD & CO., Main St., opposite Bell Union Hotel Los Angeles. In order to make room for our SPRING STOCK, now on the way, we will offer, for the next Thirty Days And positively for CASH ONLY, Our Immediate Stock of Drug Stores. PIONEER DRUG STORE, CENTER STREET. CORNER OF LEMON, ANAHEIM. W. M. HIGGINS, ... Proprietor WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN Drugs Chemicals. Perfumery, Hair Oils, Soaps, Dentrifices, Brushes, Combs, and Toilet Articles. PATENT MEDICINES OF EVERY NOTE AND EFFICACY. PURE LIQUORS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES. PHYSICIANS' and Family Prescriptions compiled with the utmost care at all hours and in great. APOTHECARIES' HALL, 59 Main Street. Opposite Commercial, LOS ANGELES. THEO. WOLLWEBER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PERFUMERY; &C., &C., &C. Restaurants. FRENCH RESTAURANT, Los Angeles Street, Anaheim. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK AT MODEBATE PRICES. CASH ONLY, Our Immense Stock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING REDUCED RATES Among which we call the attention of the public to the following leading articles: 5,000 pieces superior American Print, per $ yard, ... 10c 1,000 pieces Brown Cotton, per yard ... 10 1,000 pieces 4-4 Bleached Cotton per yard ... 12¢ 250 pieces 4-4 Bleached Cotton, of the well known brands: LONSDALE, WHITE ROCK and FRUIT OF THE LOOM, per yard ... 18 100 pieces Blue and White Cotton Checks per yard ... 12¢ 100 pieces 10-4 bleached sheeting, per yard ... 37¢ 150 pieces 4-4 Irish Linen, per yard ... 25 100 pieces Canton Flannel, per yard ... 15 100 doz. Linen Towels, yer doz... 1 60¢ 75 doz. Linen Napkins, per doz... 1 50 500 yds Linen Table Damask, per yard ... 37¢ — Also — 250 pieces elegant New Style DRESS GOODS, per yard ... 37¢ Restaurants. FRENCH RESTAURANT, Los Angeles Street, Anahelm. BOARD BY THE DAY OR WEEK AT MODERATE PRICES. Meals can be obtained at all hours. Everything First Class. GEORGE MILLER, Proprietor. RARE CHANGE. AT TUSTIN CITY, Lots and Blocks Given Away! Lots, 300 feet square, deeded to those who will improve the same. To families with four or five children, will be given a whole block. Tustin City is situated in the centre of the west land in the Santa Ana Valley, eight miles south of Anahiem, on the Stage and Telegraph road; and only six miles from the New Landing. The streets are 70 and eighty feet wide. Simple reservations for schools, churches, and public grounds. The Railroad from Los Angeles to San Diego is bound to pass through this place. The Telegraph and Mail Stages positively pass through it. The large eleven mile ditch of Chapman & Co. applies water to the whole adjacent country. For particulars apply to C. TUSTIN, at Tustin City. ECHANTS AND MECHANICS GET YOUR PRINTING DONE ON THE GASMINE JOB PRINTING Also - 250 pieces elegant New Style DRESS GOODS, per yard... 37½ 150 pieces Scotch Plaids, per yard... 30 30 piece Black Alpaca, per yard... 15 30 piece Black Alpaca, per yard... 26 50 pieces plain Empress Cloths, per yard... 62½ 50 pieces plain French Merino, per yarn... 75 25 pieces Black and White Water Proof Cloth, per yard... 1 00 25 pieces Striped Water-Proof Cloth, per yard... 62½ 150 pieces All-Wool, Red, White and Yellow Flannels, per yard... 20 ALSO - 250 Plald Shawls, at $2, worth... 4 50 250 Black and White Shawls, at $3, worth 5 50 600 Breakfast shawls, at $87½, worth... 2 50 ALSO - 1,000 pairs Ladie's California made Balmoral and Gaiters, per pair... 1 75 200 Balmoral Skirts... 1 50 100 Balmoral Skirts, ready made... 2 00 We invite the public to examine these Goods which, positively, will be sold at the above prices. Remember, for Thirty Days Only. S. LAZARD & CO. MAIN STREET. Los Angeles, February 8th, 1881.