anaheim-gazette 1873-04-12

Southern Californian GEO. C. KNOX, EDITOR. SATURDAY ... APRIL 12. 1873 L. P. FISHER, 20 and 21 New Merchants' Exchange is our authorized Agent in San Francisco The First Step Toward County Division. At 1 o'clock to-day there will be held in Enterprise Hall a general mass meeting of the citizens of Los Angeles county, residing south of the San Gabriel River, in order to devise the best means for securing in the next Legislature the passage of a bill providing for the formation of a new county out of the South-eastern portion of Los Angeles county. Since the call for this convention was first published in the California about four weeks ago, the subject of county division has been thoroughly canvassed, not only by those directly interested in the accomplishment of the measure, but by all the residents of the county as well. Except by a few old fogies in the town of Los Angeles, who still cling with the greatest tenacity to the belief of their exclusive ownership of the county, it is generally conceded that a division bill will be passed by the Legislature, should a united effort be made by the people in this end of the county. All the signs of the times prognosticate success: the two political parties are evenly divided and will make concessions in order to obtain our support for local officers; great dissatisfaction is felt and openly expressed regarding the manipulation of the primary conventions by the ring" and its satellites; and there will be undoubtedly shown during the campaign a general disregard of old political ties and an advocacy of measures calculated to result in good to the masses. It remains with us, therefore, to secure our object. With united and harmonious action permitted to use the wires. We can understand that a press of accumulated business might retard the sending of a telegram, but we do not understand why, after an operator has possession of the wires he shouldn't be compelled to desert before he has completed the transmission of a message. No blame can be attached to the agent at this place, as he did more than his duty in waiting after office hours. Being convinced, however, that some one deserves censure and in order that our correspondents in San Francisco may not attribute to us inattention to their interests, we present the facts as they actually occurred. The Spanish kaleidescope has again been shaken. Don Carlos abdicates the throne, which he has never occupied, in favor of his son, placing him during his minority under the regency of Don Alphonso, the legitimate heir. Although such an action is farcical, it may tend to unite the royals against the Republic and thus restore peace to that unhappy country. In the meantime the Cubans are making great headway. It is credibly reported that they have captured Manzanillo with large stores of arms and ammunition. They, on account of their patient endurance and long continued struggle for independence, deserve to succeed. Spain deserves nothing but a severe and arbitrary master. [COMMUNICATED] To the Editor of the Southern Californian: I have to day seen an "Editorial Note" in your paper of April 5th, referring to delay in the delivery of freight by the Anaheim Lighter Company. So far as its strictures upon the action of the agent of that company at Anaheim Landing are concerned, it was evidently written under a misapprehension of the facts, and I assume that you will be glad to have that misapprehension removed. You state that a lighter loaded with "kerosene and other merchandise" was left outside, while another lighter, loaded with empty pipes was discharged "because it pleased th A Remedy for the Evil. The venality, which has so insensibly kept intolerant our political machinery from Congress down, has at last become so flagrant and open in its workings as to cause the remedy to be eagerly sought after by the masses of the people. We are pleased to note the attitude which has been assumed by the press of Los Angeles city regarding the conduct of the approaching local campaign. It evidences the existence of a strong popular feeling against the "ring" which has so long controlled the local elections in this county. There appeared in the Stor of April 5th an article suggesting the method of redressing these grievances, which has been subsequently indorsed by the Evening Express. We quote its concluding remarks: It is hardly necessary in Los Angeles to point out specifically the public abuses which have grown up in our midst. The "ring" is not over particular which party succeeds here, for its influence extends to the inside direction of both. Its power lies first, in its capacity to nominate and second, in its capacity to defeat any individual aspirant for office. And this power cannot be broken as long as the people blindly follow the dictates of party organizations, and the parties are so nearly equal in numbers. But, if the good people of both political prejudices will refuse to commit themselves to the acts of their party managers when the proper time comes they may unite on an unjectionable ticket, and keep our County Government in the hands of worthy and reliable men. It is the great duty of the hour, for every honest citizen to hold himself ready to do his utmost to purify the political atmosphere. Effects of the Frost. Although the vineyards were seriously injured by the frosts of last week, the damage to the vines will not be so great as was at first anticipated. Already in many places new shoots are springing from the parent stock, and in a few days it will be difficult to see any remains of the devastation. I have to day seen an "Editorial Note" in your paper of April 5th, referring to delay in the delivery of freight by the Anaheim Lighter Company. So far as its strictures upon the action of the agent of that company at Anaheim Landing are concerned, it was evidently written under a misapprehension of the facts, and I assume that you will be glad to have that misapprehension removed. You state that a lighter loaded with "kerosene and other merchandise" was left outside, while another lighter, loaded with empty pipes was discharged, "because it pleased the agent" so to do. This seems to be the gist of the charge so far as stated. No time is mentioned to fix the occurrence, save by implication "during the past week." The facts are these: The steamship Orizaba, on board of which was, not only the merchandise referred to, but also the empty wine pipe arrived at Anaheim Landing on the evening of April 2d. The pipes were, from their stowage, of necessity discharged first before the other freight for the landing could be reached. They sufficed to lose one lighter, which was of course dispatched to the wharf and the work of loading the other was begun. This was accomplished with difficulty, as already a very strong wind and heavy sea prevail. When the second lighter was laden, not only was the tide such as to make the passage of the bar impossible, but a violent gale was blowing. From that day until this (five days) there has been but one tide in twenty-four hours when the could be passed by the lighters, and that has made in the night, but had there be ample water at every hour of the twenty-four, no human being, with the appliance at present in use at Anaheim Landing could have brought the lighter in quest across the bar, up to the time of your writing. The wind storm which began on Wednesday night, and which even has not blown itself out, is by far the worst in sustained violence that I have seen during my eighteen months experience in Los Angeles county, but its effect on others in the prosecution of their business will be of more value to you. I believe the lighter company does business at Wilmington is generally considered to be managed with ordinance and skill, and also that they Pedro and Los Angeles Railroad Company seek to enable their passengers to reach San Francisco steamers in time for sailing. During the same storm, we have remiss in not arranging the wear properly, and therefore not discharge and delivering the means of enlightenment which Anaheim needed so badly of the Wilmington lighters broke and went far below here, down the river. It seems that even the Wilmington company could not control the elements. Effects of the Frost. Although the vineyards were seriously injured by the frosts of last week, the damage to the vines will not be so great as was at first anticipated. Already in many places new shoots are springing from the parent stock, and in a few days it will be difficult to see any remains of the devastation caused by the late cold weather. The vintage for 1873 may now be estimated at one-half the usual number of gallons. It is worthy of note that the effects of the frost were less perceptible in places lying immediately under the toot hills: Richland and the "Yorba" vineyards suffered but to a very slight degree, whilst Anaheim and Santa Ana, with apparently the same temperature, experienced severe injury. EDITORIAL NOTES. In the Californian of April 5th, we referred to the dissatisfaction which was felt regarding the administration of the present agent of the Anaheim Lighter Co. In today’s issue, we publish a communication from Mr. Lyon, of Los Alamitos, in refutation of our remarks. Having thus given both sides of the question, we conceive that our duty has been impartially performed. We regret that it was rendered necessary for us, in our capacity of journalist, to animadvert on the actions of the agent — Mr. White — as our past experience of his tastes had already taught us that he never entered the lists except by champion. On Tuesday we attempted to send a private dispatch to certain newspapers in San Francisco relative to the homicide of Miguel Bija. After the operator here had commenced to transmit the message, he was interrupted and although remaining in the office until after 9 o’clock, was not judgment and said, and also that the Pedro and Los Angeles Railroad Company seek to enable their passengers to reach the San Francisco steamers in time for sailing. During the same storm, we the agent of the Anaheim company so remiss in not arranging the wear properly, and therefore not discharging and delivering the means of enlightenment which Anaheim needed so badly of the Wilmington lighters broke me and went far below here, down the coast it seems that even the Wilmington could not control the elements. The sewers from Los Angeles for the Orte were compelled to return twice, so was the storm that the steamer did sail before Friday afternoon, (4th), it did then. Anaheim is a very quiet place and sometimes has its “Santa Anas.” I course possible that you felt nothing this storm there, though it is very was not heard of, for it was a very presence to those of us who live on coast. The facts which I give in regard to the weather at Anaheim Landing come under my own observation, as self had freight on the delayed which I was sufficiently interested in ceiving to inform myself of the delay. So far as your implied against the agent of inattention to concern—I suppose a charge is imminent; though it is not very clearly stated quite clear that you have your data sources other than your own observance as it is patent to any one at all consent with the proper conduct of business, the promptness, industry and tacit present agent are beyond reproach. I am right in supposing that you demn the entire present system of erage, I am certain you will make hearty assent. With regard to that you tender the agent, its implication unjust to the last degree, though you possibly be unaware of it. As manner in which it is given, the matter of taste. David Los Alamitos, April 7th, 1873. TELEGRAPHIC. (From the Express and Star.) Chicago, April 8.—At Cleveland, Ohio, Chas. Otis, the Citizens' candidate for Mayor, is elected by 800 majority. At Dubuque, Iowa; Peasle, the Democratic candidate for Mayor, has 58 majority. Eastern, Pa., April 8.—Mrs. Cronse was murdered to-day by her drunken husband. Peoria, Ill., April 8.—Mrs. Workman, wife of the Methodist minister at this place, acknowledges killing Mrs. Hedges, but says that it was done in self-defense. Washington, April 8.—The United States Frontier Commission have held a joint session with the Mexican Commissioners, on the subject of the frontier disturbances. No results are learned yet. New York, April 9.—The gas men and the police came in collision last night. The police were victorious. No one killed. The strikers made a demonstration against the Manhattan Gas Works, but were repulsed. The strikers numbered nearly four hundred. A riot occurred at Fordham Long Island, Tuesday afternoon growing out of the election of school trustees. A regular pitched battle was in progress at last accounts. The trouble was on account of the unpopularity of Haskings, the President of the Board; SPECIAL NOTICES. ELECTION NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT there will be an election held in Richland School District, Los Angeles County, on SATURDAY April 25th, A.D., 1873, for the purpose of submitting the question of levying a tax to pay certain claims against mail District, for money loaned to purchase decks and finish the school house and out buildings. The sum necessary to be raised will be ($400) dollars. The polls will be open at the school house in said district from 1 to 4 o'clock P.M. By order of the Board of Trustees. E. R. NICOLES, District Clerk Richland, Cal., April 26, 1872. Special Notice. ON AND AFTER THE 1ST DAY OF APRIL, THE following will be the prices of lumber in our yard at Anaheim Landing: Rough lumber (Pine and Redwood) per Mt $32.50 Surfaced lumber ... $45.00 Tongue and Grooved, Flooring and Ceiling... $45.00 Rustic ... $47.50 Redwood Posts, each ... $30 ets. LANGENBERGER, BLOCHMAN & Co. AXAREN LANDING March 17th, 1873. SPECIAL NOTICE. THE PARTNER-HIP HERETOFORE Existing between OTTO EYERS and PAUL RICKMAN, has been dissolved by mutual consent. All parties having claims against the late firm of Eyers & Rickman must present them for payment before the 20th day of April, at their office at Anaheim Landing. The business will be hereafter conducted by Mesorio Otto Eyers and Martin Classen. OTTO EYERS, PAUL RICKMAN. ELECTION NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE qualified voters of Fairview School District of Los Angeles county, Cala., that an election will be held on the 25th day of April, 1873, at which will be submitted the question of voting a tax of $200 for support of a public school in said District and also voting on the question of raising a tax of $300 to repair School House and dig a well, etc. The amount per cent. will not exceed 60 per cent. on the $100 for both purposes. The polls will be open between the hours of 2 o'clock P.M. and 5 p.m. F. E. KELLOGG, EDWARD FEYEY, J. W. CLARK. March 31st, 1873. SPECIAL NOTICE. PETER RICHARDS is alone authorized to collect any accounts due the late firm of Julius Dugardin & Co. All parties indebted to the under signed are requested to come forward and pay him at once. A riot occurred at Fordham Long Island, Tuesday afternoon growing out of the election of school trustees. A regular pitched battle was in progress at last accounts. The trouble was on account of the unpopularity of Haskings, the President of the Board; and a candidate for re-election. Fifty survivors of the Atlantic disaster arrived at Chicago to day. The citizens raised $2,000 for them. W. H. Merrill, assistant cashier, and James Peck, lately receiving collector of the Balls Head Bank, have been indicted for forgery and embezzlement. The amount of their stealing is $340,000. San Francisco, April 9. — The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons is in session this evening to exemplify the work of the Royal Arch degree. The Farmers' Union met at 3 p.m. to-day and was called to order by the Secretary, Mr. Hoag, of Sacramento. The delegates numbered about 100. Mr. Hoag stated that President Bidwell would soon arrive to preside over their deliberations and while waiting, Prof. Gilman, of the State University, would favor the Convention with a brief address Professor Gilman gave some excellent remarks upon the science of agriculture, and stated what the University proposed to do in that department of learning. He hoped the University would be in a condition to invite the Union to hold its next annual meeting at Berkley. At the close of the Professor's well received remarks, General Bidwell not having arrived, Professor E S. Carr of the Agricultural Department of the State University, addressed the audience. Several ladies were present. San Francisco, April 10. — This afternoon E A. Marchant, a collector, was shot and instantly killed by John Samuel, who alleges as his reason that deceased tried to seduce one of his daughters. He gave San Francisco, April 10.—This afternoon E A. Marchant, a collector, was shot and instantly killed by John Samuel, who alleges as his reason that deceased tried to seduce one of his daughters. He gave Marchant no warning, and fired four shots, two which took effect. Samuel gave himself into custody. A dispatch from Washington says it is thought that Cole will secure the Japanese mission. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICE. ALL PERSONS knowing themselves to be indebted to the late firm of ASHCROFT & PRYOR must call at once at my office and settle, as I have positive instructions to collect the amounts due them at once. A. KOBLER. April 12th EPIZOOTIC! CALL FOR THE REMEDY AT THE Anaheim Drug Store, Next to Langenberger's Store. April 12th DISSOLUTION NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned have this day, by mutual consent, withdrawn from the Incorporation known as the Santa Ana Ditch Company, and are not liable for any debts contracted by said company from and after this date. The undersigned retain one-half interest in that portion of the Santa Ana Ditch from the point of beginning to the crossing of the Chapman Ditch, at which point the interest of the undersigned and the Santa Ana Ditch Company separate. HENRY WATSON, JONATHAN WAISON, JAKE WATSON, MARY C VANDEGRAFFE, T. A. TRAVER, Anaheim, April 8th, 1873. JOHN BUSH, DAVID J. WATSON, J. F. BARHAM, A. TRAVIS, H. H. WILSON, April 12th NOTICE. There will be a meeting of the citizens of the South-eastern portion of Los Angeles county—without regard to political parties, held at Anaheim, on Saturday, the 12th day of April next, to consult and adopt such measures as may be deemed proper to be pursued in relation to the division of the county; also to select one candidate to be supported for the next Legislature, if thought best by said meeting, when convened. All interested in County Division are invited to attend. A Langerberger, John Flecher, F. A. Korn, J. W. Clark, Wm. B. Oldam, Wm. M. Higginas, Heimmann & George, T. Rimpan, and others. GENERAL MFRCHANDISE. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, HEIMANN & GEORGE AGENTS FOR Haines Headers, Russell's Threshers and Tornado Threshers Woods Mowers & Reapers, The World Mowers & Reapers, Buckeye Mowers & Reapers, Ohio Mowers & Reapers. Always keep on hand a large supply of Farming Utensils, Hardware, Etc., ALSO, Dry Fire Wood GENERAL MERCHANDISE. THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED BUSINESS HOUSE IN ANAHEIM. LANGENBERGER & CO. DEALERS IN Agricultural Implements Machinery, Hardware, Crockery, Groceries. Wines, Liquors Etc All kinds of Country produce purchased such as: HIDES, WOOL, CORN, BARLEY, BUTTFR AND EGGS Our Stock of Native Wines Cannot be Surpassed. Number of all kinds, at our yards in Anaheim, and at Anaheim Landing. Dry Fire Wood HEIMANN & GEORGE, LOS ANGELES STREET AMARILLO. BUTTER AND EGGS Our Stock of Native Wines Cannot be Surpassed. Lunner of all kinds, at our yards in Anaheim, and at Anaheim Landing. M. CALISHER & CO'S Cheap Cash Store! NEW ARRIVALS BY EV'RY STEAMER of the choice goods in Anaheim, and always a complete assortment in every line, consisting of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Hat and Caps, Groceries, Provisions, Hardware, Farming Utensils. PRODUCE TAKEN IN EXCHANGE Cash advances made on Wool. NEW ARRIVALS! ATGOODMAN & RIMPAU'S! We are just opening the best selected stock of Goods ever brought to this market, consisting of a general assortment of Dry Goods, In all its branches, such as Press Goods, Shawla Domestic Goods, Pioneer Mills Blankete, Etc., Etc. A full line of Men's & Boys' Clothing, Ladies' & Gentlemen's Underwear; and Furnishing Goods. A general assortment of Men's & Boys' Hats Boots and Shoes of all sizes and well assorted, and in particular we constantly keep a supply of Buckingham & Hecht's San Francisco-made Always Keep on Hand a full Supply of the Best Family Groceries. Provisions, Hardware, Tobacco CROCKERY WARE, DRY GOODS, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Etc.