anaheim-gazette 1874-03-07

Southern California GEO. C. KNOX ... EDITOR. SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 1874. COUNTY DIVISION. The Los Angeles papers are awakening to a knowledge of the fact that there is some prospect for the creation of the county of Orange by the present Legislature. The Express of Wednesday, commenting upon its Sacramento letter suggests the propriety of presenting a memorial of facts showing the evils attendant upon a division of Los Angeles county. We, of this end of the county, are perfectly willing to join issue upon statements of fact. We have no money and no influence to avail against right, and consequently we are compelled perforce to rest our hopes upon the justice of our cause. We, of the Californian, on account of old professional instincts, are fond of facts and figures. In fact, (to use the vernacular) it is "our strong suit." Although it was our intention to allow the people alone to discuss this matter, still we are ready with our side of the question, and await the attack. We shall, if "ruled," suggest to our friends of Los Angeles the fact, that it is always a minority which desires to divide A majority controls and does not secede. We shall prove to them, by reference to the Great Register that there are a thousand voters in the seceding portion of Los Angeles county, and by comparison of names that more than nine hundred of the number have signed the petition, which is now at Sacramento. We shall then argue that division is a question which should be discussed from a financial stand-point. We shall show, referring to the books of the County Assessor, that over $3,000,000 of the $11,000,000 taxable property of the county is assessed to Orange county; A WORD TO SHEEP-MEN One of the many inconveniences which sheep-men have been subject to the past, and which still exists, is practicability of packing their wool convenient to handle and ship. Without exception of the owners of Los Clare Niguel, and the San Josequin most of the sheep raiseers of this rent their pasture. On account uncertainty, therefore, of remaining locality any length of time, it will impossible for them to even enter the idea of preparing their wool kest, otherwise than in the old manner. Sales of wool, packed method, occupy a much larger part a ship's space than necessity requires, and consequently freight are much higher than they would wise be. The existence of this inconvenience gets again the idea of co operation cost of erecting a baling press, open steam-power, would be but slightly individual enterprise; when this divided amongst the stockholder large association, it will be nothing. Let us suppose, however, the expenditure required in operating machinery is such, that but a very interest, say seven or eight per cent capital invested can be relied upon in consequence in this section large rates of interest are easily no individual could be induced to in the enterprise. It will be glance that the same influences exist when the proprietary interest by an association, composed of whom the enterprise in its working great pecuniary benefit. A suitable machinery will cost pro-000; an engineer with the asses- four men can operate it at about expense of $3,300 per year. The sale of wool from Anabeim Landing during the coming year is 1500. A majority controls and does not secede. We shall prove to them, by reference to the Great Register that there are a thousand voters in the seceding portion of Los Angeles county, and by comparison of names that more than nine hundred of the number have signed the petition, which is now at Sacramento. We shall then argue that division is a question which should be discussed from a financial stand-point. We shall show, referring to the books of the County Assessor, that over $3,000,000 of the $11,000,000 taxable property of the county, is assessed to Orange county; we shall show, still referring to the Assessor's books, that, under the superintendence of a man, who can not speak English, and whom we, of this end of the county, could not defeat, on account of the influence of Los Angeles town, lands owned by farmers are assessed at two-thirds of their full value, whilst city property pays a tax upon a valuation; not exceeding one-third of asking prices. We shall show that, when sheep-men paid taxes upon sheep at a valuation, ranging from $2 to $3 per head, and upon worthless lambs at fifty cents per head, Don Abel Stearns paid taxes upon the Laguna ranch, valued at $2 per-acre and for portions of which he had refused $30 per acre. We shall discuss at length the administration of county affairs, and shall prove that, whilst large sums of money have been lavished upon mountain roads, as for instance through the San Francisquito canion—a road exclusively for the benefit of Los Angeles city, south of the New San Gabriel river there is not one small bridge. We shall accept the assertion of the Express, that the Los Angeles Land Company are using their influence to divide, as true, and explain that they own 100,000 acres of land in Orange county, and that they believe that their yearly expenditures would be decreased by division. We shall show that alter division it will be necessary for Los Angeles county to reduce salaries of county officials from their present "49" basis to living rates, and in fine we shall attempt to give our reasons, why Los Angeles county should be divided based solely upon "facts and figures," Gentlemen of the Los Angeles Press, en avant; we await your attack. THE TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY. Latest advice from Washington to the San Diego papers state that there is a strong probability that Col. Scott will succeed in his efforts to secure government aid in the construction of the consolidated Atlantic & Pacific and Texas & Pacific railways. In the event of his success it will be necessary in order to comply with the provisions of the bill, granting the subsidy asked for, to deflect in a northerly direction from the line as now surveyed. The route adopted by the Southern Pacific Company crosses the Atlantic and Pacific to the northward of Los Angeles; thirty eight miles of this line has been completed, and the gap between the probable intersection of the two roads and this completed portion may be said to be in process of construction. The nearest point on the located line of the Texas & Pacific large rates of interest are easily no individual could be induced into the enterprise. It will be glance that the same influences exist when the proprietary interests by an association, composed of whom the enterprise in its working great pecuniary benefit. A suitable machinery will cost pro-000; an engineer with the ass- four men can operate it at about expense of $3,300 per year. The wool from Anabeim Landing during the coming year, 1,500,000 this amount of stuff, baled at a quarter of one cent per pound we revenue of nearly $4,000, or eight per cent. per annum on th- ment. At present, bales of wool wieldy and difficult to handle, engaged on account of their liability and costing much for transport specially from San Francisco to the markets; when compressed, draw-backs cease to exist. To remedy the many dis- under which sheep-men labor, we will be made to-day in Los A permanently organize an ass- wool-growers. This association most beneficial in its workings th- holders of land, and it is espe- portant that they should give t careful thought and consider operation is not an idea of to-d- the age of parables when Escape the principle by the story of their twigs” up to the present time men have recognized and appreciated the good to be de- united action. OUR SACRAMENTO LEADER [SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE CALIFORNIAN] CAPITOL, SACRARY February 28 DEAR CALIFORNIAN: — Last question of county division was the Committee on County Boundaries. The third scene in drama, Higby, alias “Long Hue Venable,” alias “King Didler,” on stage a la Bombastes furiosos well did they maintain their character for littleness and low. They did not use any logic argument, only such as even if laugh at, in opposition to count except the old stereotyped one, servants of our ring masters at les city.” Saying that they were by their said ring masters to call will,and that it was their will this ion should be had, for these rins wanted to disburse our taxes as our guardians. These same creatures had the temerity to the Committee that they knew knowledge that even the town did not want a county division succeed in his efforts to secure government aid in the construction of the consolidated Atlantic & Pacific and Texas & Pacific railways. In the event of his success it will be necessary in order to comply with the provisions of the bill, granting the subsidy asked for, to deflect in a northerly direction from the line as now surveyed. The route adopted by the Southern Pacific Company crosses the Atlantic and Pacific to the northward of Los Angeles; thirty eight miles of this line has been completed, and the gap between the probable intersection of the two roads and this completed portion may be said to be in process of construction. The nearest point on the located line of the Texas & Pacific railway to the town of Anaheim, which will be on the line of the Southern Pacific is the mouth of the Santa Margarita river, and is distant about sixty miles. In the preliminary surveys made last year for the Texas Pacific Company, the route via Anaheim received the favorable endorsement of their engineers. It is necessary, in order to economize the number of miles to be constructed, to create a junction at some point, not very distant from San Diego. The southern extremity of the canyon of the Santa Ana river possesses this advantage, and besides it is the centre of a rich and populous section of country. There is every reason to believe, therefore, that in the event of the granting of the subsidy, asked from Congress, some point between Anaheim and Richland will be adopted as the Pacific junction of the two roads. LOS ANGELES JUBILANT. After much waiting and hoping the citizens of Los Angeles have had at last the satisfaction of knowing by actual demonstration that Wilmington bar can be crossed by light draught steamers. The steamship Monterey, of the Goodall, Nelson & Perkins' line, discharged and received freight at the railroad wharf during the past week. It is rumored also that the Pacific Mall Steamship Company intend placing on the line between San Francisco and Wilmington, a small freight steamer, which will receive and discharge without lighterage. We are pleased to note this improvement in the receiving facilities of the Los Angeles merchants, and we do not doubt that much benefit will accrue to every industry, agricultural as well as commercial, which now uses Wilmington as its shipping point. At the same time we do not appreciate that any demonstration has yet been afforded that Wilmington is capable of being more than it already has been—an outlet and inlet for a local trade. These two disciples of admit that we are able to run county government, that we wealth, territory, soil, water but that this is not the time, future. The Committee are favor, two only being against and bill. To-morrow night to make up their report, by think that the additional fact present will get an unanimous report, and will doubtless pass by a large majority in spite of Venable's opposition. That is generally ably represented patriotic men. Los Angeles in has the very potent, hein ciphers here compared to WORD TO SHEEP-MEN. Of the many inconveniences to sheep-men have been subjected in and which still exists is the inability of packing their wool in bales, want to handle and ship. With the men of the owners of Los Claritos, El and the San Joaquín ranches, the sheep raisers of this section pasturage. On account of the utility, therefore, of remaining in one many length of time, it has been able for them to even entertain the of preparing their wool for mar-terwise than in the old primitive tales of wool, packed by this occupy a much larger portion of space than necessity actually re- and consequently freight charges in higher than they would other- existence of this inconvenience suggest the idea of co operation. The directing a baling press, operated by power, would be but slight, even to real enterprise; when this cost is amongst the stockholders of a association, it will be comparatively Let us suppose, however, that condition required in operating this story is such, that but a very small say seven or eight per cent. on the invested can be relied upon, and consequence in this section, where rates of interest are easily obtained, individual could be induced to engage enterprise. It will be seen at what the same influences will not then the proprietary interest is held association, composed of men, to the enterprise in its workings is of pecuniary benefit. A press with machinery will cost probably $6,- a engineer with the assistance of man can operate it at about an ex- f $3,300 per year. The shipments from Anabeim Landing will be CLEANINGS. Ex-President Filmore is paralyzed and is dangerously ill. The Lieutenant Governor of Bengal reports that 107,000 natives are starving. Elder Knapp, the well known evangelist preacher, died at Rockford, Ill., aged 74 years. The Ladies temperance organizations in San Francisco have decided not to engage in a praying crusade. There are fifty-six Granges in Colorado Territory with a membership of two thousand. The temperance crusade in Obio, New York and Pennsylvania is still violent. Liquor dealers feel it most seriously. The number of German emigrants that left the three ports of Hamburg, Stettin and Bremen during the year 1873 for the United States was 134,191. A call has been issued for an Independent State Convention in Oregon, to be held at Salem on the 15th day of April. A dispatch from Portland says that the French brig Sidi, in ballast for Portland, went ashore high and dry on Sand Island, off that harbor. All hands were saved. It was impossible to get the vessel off. The trial of the Tichborne claimant on charges of perjury, which has lasted 180 days, has resulted in his conviction on all the charges and he was sentenced to fourteen years penal servitude. Mrs. Myra Clarke Gaines has entered suit against Caleb Cushing, claiming $200,000 for libel, in one of recent bills filed by Cushing, where he charges her with making wanton and grossly malicious acco- dates of interest are easily obtained, individual could be induced to engage enterprise. It will be seen at that the same influences will not when the proprietary interest is held association, composed of men, to the enterprise in its workings is of pecuniary benefit. A press with machinery will cost probably $6,- an engineer with the assistance of man can operate it at about an ex-ord $3,300 per year. The shipments from Anabeim Landing will be the coming year, 1,500,000 pounds; count of stuff, baled at a cost of one cent of one cent per pound will yield a rate of nearly $4,000, or a profit of four cent. per annum on the invest- At present, bales of wool are un- and difficult to handle, easily dam- account of their liability to tear, being much for transportation, es- from San Francisco to the Eastern states; when compressed, all these packs cease to exist. Remedy the many disadvantages which sheep-men labor, an attempt made to-day in Los Angeles to instantly organize an association of growers. This association will be beneficial in its workings to the non- of land, and it is especially im- that they should give the subject thought and consideration. Coon is not an idea of to-day. From of parables when Esop illustrated principle by the story of the "bundle of up to the present time, thinking have recognized and thoroughly listed the good to be derived from action. R SACRAMENTO LETTER. AL CORRESPONDENCE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN] CAPITOL, SACRAMENTO. } February 26th, 1874.) R CALIFORNIAN: — Last night the son of county division was up before committee on County and Countyaries. The third scene in the melo- Higby, alias "Long Hungry," and male, alias "King Didler," came upon stage a la Bombastes furioso, and right did they maintain their heretofore latter for littleness and low cunning- did not use any logic, reason or intent, only such as even fools would eat, in opposition to county division, the old stereotyped one, "we are the sons of our ring masters at Los Angle-ey." Saying that they were elected their said ring masters to carry out their task that it was their will that no divis-ould be had, for these ring swindlers had to disburse our taxes and remain guardians. These same sufficient trees had the temerity to state before committee that they knew of their own edge that even the town of Anaheim not want a county division at this time, The trial of the Tiebborne claimant on charges of perjury, which has lasted 180 days, has resulted in his conviction on all the charges and he was sentenced to fourteen years penal servitude. Mrs. Myra Clarke Gaines has entered suit against Caleb Cushing, claiming $200,000 for libel, in one of recent bills filed by Cushing, where he charges her with making wanton and grossly malicious accusations against him. Vasquez and his gang stopped the Los Angeles and Soledad Stage at a point between Mill Station and Soledad, and went through the passengers to the tune of $300. A Mexican who was on the stage was not molested, Vasquez remarking that he only intended to collect from Americans. They also stole a thoroughbrace wagon and six horses from Sam Harpers stable at Soledad. A Washington special, speaking of Luttrell's efforts to secure an investigation of the Central Pacific Railroad contracts, says Mr. Luttrell has been ever since the opening of the session hammering at an attempt to have these railroads investigated by Congress or courts but he has failed uniformly in his endeavors. He is a new member, and but for that, he has been so persistent that some success might by this time have crowned his efforts. That he has failed can only be attributed to the influence of a strong combination in this city, whose enmoror is 'o prevent an investigation of the subject. Hon. Caleb Cushing has completed his preparations for departure for Spain, but has not yet engaged passage, but will probably sail at an early day for Madrid. The Boston's Advertiser's Washington correspondent says that Minister Cushing's instructions are general in their nature. Owing to the recent change in the Spanish rule, he has accredited simply to the government of Spain, thus leaving him the largest discretion in the presentation of his credentials. Had Castellar remained in power, it was the intention of this government to urge upon his attention a policy of gradual emancipation in Cuba. This will not now be pressed until some stability is given to the powers at Madrid. The steamship Rising Star, from New York for Aspinwall, before reported, with a general cargo, arrived off the Bermuda islands in a sinking condition on the night of February 14th when communication was had with the agent of the... NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A CARD. I take this method of tendering my sincere thanks to my many kind and sympathizing friends or their assistance and consolation in my recent severe loss. TO LET. FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET IN POPLAR ROW, Center Street. Apply to MRS. McKINNIE. 20 Notice of Coppartnership. FROM AND AFTER THIS DATE, MR. MORRIS STEINHART will be associated with the under-signed in the management of the Anaheim Hotel. The firm hereafter will be known under the name of Nebelung & Steinhart. MAX NEBELUNG. Anaheim, March 28, 1874. Referring to the above, I would respectfully invite my friends and the public generally to give me a call. Thanking them for their patronage in the past, I hope to merit their favor in the future. MORRIS STEINHART. ANAHEIM MERCHANT TAILORING EMPORIUM, Next door to P. Davis & Bro., CENTER STREET ANAHEIM. THE PUBLIC OF ANAHEIM AND VICINITY ARE respectfully notified that I have opened a Merchant Tailoring Establishment at the above place, where I have on hand a large and well-elected stock of French and American Cassineries, Veatings, Coatings, etc., etc. M. A. MENDELSON. N. B.-Cleaning and repairing and everything in my line of business neatly and promptly executed. $250,000 for $50. 4th Grand Gift Concert! ...FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE... PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KY. On March 31st, Next. 60,000 Tickets; 12,000 Gifts. LIST OF GIFTS. One grand cash gift ... $250,000 One grand cash gift ... 100,000 One grand cash gift ... 50,000 One grand cash gift ... 25,000 One grand cash gift ... 17,500 10 cash gifts, $10,000 each ... 100,000 20 cash gifts, 8,000 each ... 150,000 50 cash gifts, 1,000 each ... 50,000 80 cash gifts, 500 each ... 40,000 100 cash gifts, 400 each ... 40,000 150 cash gifts, 300 each ... 45,000 250 cash gifts, 200 each ... 50,000 325 cash gifts, 100 each ... 22,500 11,000 cash gifts, 50 each ... 550,000 Total 12,000 Gifts, all cash amounting to $1,590,000. The Concert and distribution of gifts will positively and unequivocally take place on the day now fixed, whether all the tickets are sold or not, and the 12,000 gifts all paid In proportion to the number of tickets sold. PRICE OF TICKETS: Whole Tickets, $50; Halves, $25; Teeths, or each coupon, $5; Eleven Whole Tickets for $50. Send for Circulation. The time for the drawing is near at hand, and persons intending to purchase tickets have no time to lose. THO. E. BRAMLETTE, Agent Public Library R.C. and Mana-r Gift Concert, Public Library Building Los Angeles, Ky. COMMISSION MERCHANT. FRANK R. LAFAUCHERIE COMMISSION MERCHANT. CENTER STREET, ANAHEIM. I will be found at the office of Wm. R. Olden, on every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE well known Commission House BENNETT & PAGE, GENERAL MERCHANT DISK. HEIMANN & GEORGE Agents for all kinds of... Agricultural Implements And... MACHINERY, Among others... Haines Headers, Russell's Threshers, BUCKEYE Mowers and Reapers, ATNA Mowers and Reapers, Etc. EU EKA, SWEEPSTAKE, VICTOR & NAPA CANGPLOWS, Whitewater and Bain WAGONS, Sweepstake Spring and Sporting Wagons, Etc., Etc., Etc. HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE well known Commission House ...67... BENNETT & PAGE, ...07... San Francisco, I am prepared to buy... Grain, Hides, Wool, Etc. Liberal Cash Advances Made on Consignments. N.R.-Soaks of all kinds furnished at Anaheim or Anaheim Leading. Agent for the WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' FUND Life Insurance Company. Real Estate, Etc. I HAVE ON HAND THE FOLLOWING TRACTS OF Land for sale: 46 acres of land adjoining Anaheim, with comfortable dwelling house and improvements. Will be sold at $35 per acre. 80 Acres on the RANCHITA, with dwelling, two Barns, Crib, two Cornals, two wells, 8 acres of vineyard with 6,000 bearing vines, two acres in orchard (nearly all bearing trees), one mile of board and picket fence and water right for irrigation the whole—Title perfect. The land is excellently adapted for grapes and tropical fruits, and has never been touched by frost. Price $1,000. Terms—half cash, balance in one and two years at 1 per cent. About 44 acres of land on Santa Gertrudes rancho and Stage Road at $30 per acre. 67 acres of land on the Old Ireland trist, on the Stage road, first house on the right hand side after crossing the river. Terms $2,500, with growing crop of 8 or 10 acres of potatoes and balance in corn. Water privilege and ditches included. Lot 5, in the town of Richland, containing 20 acres, with house 12x18 feet and cellar of same size 7 feet deep. Free from all encumbrances. Price $1,000. Water right for irrigating the whole. 258-263 acres of good land in Richland District, fronting on the river, only three and a half miles from Anaheim. All of it has been cultivated. Hair 6 MAIN STREET. Maker's New Machines. TAILORING RIUM, Davis & Bro., ET ANAHEIM. HEIM AND VICINITY ARE that I have opened a establishment at the above and a large and well select American Cassineres, Veat-M. A. MENDELSON, airing and everything in and promptly executed. Gift Concert! BURY OF KY. Sist, Next. ; 12,000 Gifts. GIFTS. $250,000 100,000 50,000 25,000 17,500 100,000 150,000 59,000 40,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 22,500 550,000 amounting to $1,500,000 substitution of gifts will position take place on the day these tickets are sold or not, and in proportion to the TICKETS: Salves, $25; Teathes, or each Tickets for $500. Send ing is near at hand, and purchase tickets have no RAMLETTE, Ry. and Manor Gift Building, Lavalville's, Ky. mile of board and picket fence and water right for irrigating the whole—Title perfect. The land is excellently adapted for grapes and tropical fruits, and has never been toothed by frost. Price $7,000 Terms—half cash, balance in one and two years at 1 per cent. About 44 acres of land on Santa Gertrudes rancho and Stage Road at $50 per acre. 67 acres of land on the Old Ireland tract, on the Stage road. First house on the right hand sale after crossing the river. Terms $2,500, with growing crop of 8 or 10 acres of potatoes and balance in corn. Water privilege and ditches included. Lot 5, in the town of Richland, containing 20 acres, with house 12x18 feet and cellar of range size 7 feet deep. Free from all encumbrances. Price 1,000. Water right for irrigating the whole. 258-263 acres of good land in Richland District, fronting on the river, only three and a half miles from Anahiem. All of it has been cultivated. Water privilege from the Chapman ditch. A good house, four rooms, corral, smoke house, hen houses, etc. Price $35 per acre, one-half cash, balance in one and two years, at 10 percent. A Rare Chance. I have for sale a farm of 220 acres, with improvements consisting of a House containing eight rooms, Crib, Store House, Barn Cornule and Blacksmith Shop. There are also 200 five year old Walnut trees. This place can be had for $50 per acre, $5,100 down, and the remaining $1,500 on note at 1 per cent. Also—Eight acres of Old Vineyard—6 acres in barley and 6 acres to be put in vines this year. Terms, $2,500 cash. I offer for Sale Vineyard Lot G.7, in Anahiem, containing 22 acres. The improvements consist of a Brick House Wine Shed, Barn, Wind Mill, Arteian Well, Crusher, Wine Pump, Thirty-seven pipes and Nine tanks, of a capacity of 1,000 gallons each—Price $8,500-$8,500 cash and the balance on mortgage at one per cent. 500 acres of land on Los Paderas trust for sale with sufficient water for irrigation. About 260 acres is No. 1 Pasture land, part of which has been cultivated. 1½ miles of Board Fencing, redwood posts, 7 Houses and 9 Cribs, with about 3,000 bushels of growing corn. Several improved... CITY LOTS FOR SALE. Special attention given to the Purchase and Sale of Sheep—Several fine lots of Sheep on hand. ALWAYS Keep on Hand a full Supply of the Best FAMILY GROCERIES, Provisions,Hardware, TOBACCO, CROCKERY WARE, DRY GOODS, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Etc. ALSO A QUANTITY OF... DRY FIRE WOOD.