anaheim-gazette 1874-05-16

Southern California GEO. C. KROX... EDITOR. SATURDAY... MAY 16, 1874 THE PACIFIC MAIL SUBSIDY. On Monday last Senator Sargent presented to the United States Senate a remonstrance of the merchants of San Francisco against the repeal of the additional subsidy, granted by Congress, to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company two years ago, for a semi-monthly mail service to China. Mr Sargent, in presenting the remonstrance, showed briefly the increase in foreign tonnage, received at the port of San Francisco; during the service of the American line of steamers, as illustrated by the receipts during 1867 and 1871, and the subsequent decrease of receipts at that port on account of the impossibility of competing with the English Peninsula and Oriental Line without a grant of this additional subsidy. He also gave notice of his intention to speak in favor of assistance to the Pacific Mail Company at the earliest opportunity. This injury, which now threatens the business operations of San Francisco, and which will cause itself to be perceptibly felt, not only in that city, but throughout the whole State, should Congress decide to cripple the capabilities of the Pacific Mail Company, is the result of the "concurrent resolution" system of the wiseacres, who left so much undone during their recent official sojourn at Sacramento. As one by one the impropriety of their attempts to interfere in the Legislative machinery of the Federal Government appears, we invariably remember that the intention was to continue office the present Commissioners until general election, with the powers given to the Act of the 10th of March, and also with such powers as they possessed under former Acts, not inconsistent with the Act the 10th of March, which declares "Acts and parts of Acts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby appealed, so far as relates to the county of Los Angeles," obviously declaring its intention to continue in force those not consistent. It would seem that in the case of extraordinary repairs, the Water Commissioners, with the approbation of the Superintendent, may levy a tax for some on the property holders using water. The 7th section of the Act provides: "When from any cause extraordinary repairs are required, said Water Commissioners, with the approval of the Superintendent, shall have authority to levy a sufficient pay for such repairs upon lands. The Board of Water Commissioners shall, in all cases, decide what is irrigable lands, and no property exceeds lands subject to irrigation shall be taxed for irrigation purposes." The 7th section containing a provision in relation to increase of the supply of water, which obviously applies to existing districts well as new. It provides: "When work, intended to increase the existing supply, or improve existing facilities, irrigation is proposed, the Water Commissioners shall ascertain as nearly as possible the probable cost of the work, if the Superintendent approve the action he shall notify the Board of Supervisors who shall order an election, as hereinbe provided, and it at such election it appear that a majority of the votes are favor of such improvement, then the Commissioners will be authorized to do proposed work and levy a tax to pay the same; but on the contrary, if a majority of the votes cast are opposed, the said work shall not be performed." and which will cause itself to be perceptibly felt, not only in that city, but throughout the whole State, should Congress decide to cripple the capabilities of the Pacific Mail Company, is the result of the "concurrent resolution" system of the wiseacres, who left so much undone during their recent official sojourn at Sacramento. As one by one the impropriety of their attempts to interfere in the Legislative machinery of the Federal Government appears, we invariably remember the unavailability, wish which they voted down a resolution, whose purport was to decrease their own individual per diem. It has been said of old that Reform should always begin at home, but in defiance of the old maxim our Concurrent Resolving Society commenced to build their temple of purity by shingling first the roof of the edifice. The masses of the people are undoubtedly opposed to an indiscriminate giving away of the public moneys, but they are equally opposed to the policy which denies funds for the increased development of the power and wealth of a nation. Senator Sargent's course in conscientiously working for the true interests of his constituents, despite the pressure of that mania of anti-subsidy, from which the people are just recovering, and which has shown its evil effects in the almost entire cessation of the construction of public works on this coast, contrasts most favorably with the course of such men as Luttrell, who only seek to pander to those morbid extremists, whose public outcry is always "Wolf." BUSH'S IRRIGATION BILL. Opinion of the District Attorney on the Act "To Promote Irrigation in the County of Los Angeles, In California," with the Direction of the Board of Supervisors. It was clearly the intention of the Act of the Legislature of March 10th, 1874, to adopt a new system of irrigation for the entire county of Los Angeles except for the city of Los Angeles. It declares: "The office of Superintendent of Irrigation for the county of Los Angeles is hereby created. A Superintendent of Irrigation to fill such office shall be chosen in the manner hereinafter specified, and his duties shall consist: First, in promoting an efficient, and as nearly as possible an uniform system of irrigation throughout the county; Second, he shall superintend, advise, and direct the Water Commissioners hereinafter provided for, of each and every irrigation district in said county; Third, he shall visit the different parts of the county, whenever he may deem it irrigation is proposed, the Water Commissioners shall ascertain as nearly as probable the probable cost of the work, if the Superintendent approve the action he shall notify the Board of Supervise who shall order an election, as hereinbe provided, and if at such election it appears that a majority of the votes are favorable of such improvement, then the Commissioners will be authorized to do proposed work and levy a tax to pay the same; but on the contrary, if a majority of the votes cast are opposed, then said work shall not be performed, shall a tax be levied therefor." Section of the Act provides for the organization of new water districts and creation of new works therein. It declares: "When a majority of the property owner or their legal agents, residing in a sea which is or may be made an irrigation trict, shall, by petition request said Superintendent to create an irrigation district the lands of the locality in which he reside, the Superintendent shall, as soon as his official duties will permit, visit locality, and thoroughly examine as to feasibility of the undertaking; the quality of water available; the possibility increasing the supply, if necessary; the practicability of constructing that quired dams, ditches, flumes, reservoirs other irrigation works required to run said water supply available for irrigation purposes. If he shall decide that works as may be needed can be proficiently surveyed to be made at the expense of applicants for the proposed new district a competent engineer, to ascertain that and practicability of said work. If, after the report of the engineer has been heard he shall deem the construction of works advisable, he shall order the officer to ascertain, by actual survey exterior boundaries of the lands which can be irrigated by said water supply; the lands within such exterior boundary susceptible of irrigation and so far no water at command will supply; shall constitute such district. The Superintendent shall thereupon notify the Board of Supervisors, who shall order an elective hereinafter provided by the qualified officers of said district, who will on this appointed proceed to elect three Commissioners, and upon the same vote "Yes" or "No" upon the question "Shall a tax be levied to pay for these proposed irrigation works?" If a member of the ballots cast are in favor of such it shall be levied. If a majority of said ballots are against the tax, it not be levied. It shall be the duty Water Commissioners of the district soon as possible to meet and levy taxes as provided in this section." The Section provides: "No person shall be sidered a qualified elector at any district election, except the owner or representative of property paying out of irrigation for the county of Los Angeles is hereby created. A Superintendent of Irrigation to fill such office shall be chosen in the manner hereinafter specified, and his duties shall consist: First, in promoting an efficient, and as nearly as possible an uniform system of irrigation throughout the county; Second, he shall superintend, advise, and direct the Water Commissioners herein-after provided for, of each and every irrigation district in said county; Third, he shall visit the different parts of the county, whenever he may deem it advisable for the purpose of inspecting and initiating works of irrigation of any kind or description, and shall take all needful steps to improve the same." He is also to make annual reports to the Board of Supervisors, and suggest and recommend modes of improvement. It is apparent that the Superintendent could not establish an uniform system, superintend- advise, and direct the Water Commissioners of each and every irrigation district in said county," or "take all needful steps to improve the same," if there was an independent and rival system in force. The Act clearly recognizes the existing water districts, and continues them as territorial districts for irrigation until new water districts are formed under this Act and according to its provisions. This is apparent from the provision in the 8th section which provides: "As soon as practicable after the passage of this Act, it shall be the duty of the Board of Supervisors to order a special election in each water district for the purpose of electing a District Overseer, for each district, who shall be ex officio Assessor and Tax Collector for his water district." This provision was an amendment to the original bill and evidently intended to comply with the decision of the Supreme Court, that every Assessor must be elected by the people. It makes no provision for the election of Water Commissioners until the general election under the law. As the Legislature has provided for no election of Water Commissioners in the old districts until the general election under the law, the presumption is vote "Yes" or "No" upon the question "Shall a tax be levied to pay for the proposed irrigation works?" If a member of the ballots cast are in favor of paying it shall be levied. If a majority of said ballots are against the tax, it not be levied. It shall be the duty of Water Commissioners of the district soon as possible to meet and levy taxes as provided in this section." The 7th provision provides: "No person shall be sidered a qualified elector at any district election, except the owner or representative of property paying which is liable to be taxed for irrigation and further: 'Said Commissioners will conduct their business as to make use of water accomplish the object here specified, and no more, in each district.' The condemnation of land water rights, and rights already provided for in section nine of this follows: 'In case such damages, water rights, and water can acquired by voluntary sale upon the owners, then said Board shallower to proceed to condemn the use of the district; in the man-scribed by Title 7 of the Civil Procedure, provided, that in said nation no one shall be deprived or sufficient to irrigate the amount heretofore under irrigation and activation, but no apportionment shall such amount except in equal ratio other lands in said district, not being gated, but the cultivation of desired.' It will be seen that the 1874 provides a method by which liority of the property owners may be irrigated of the county by action. The Board of Supervisors have pointed the Superintendent of It only remains to comply with the ordering an election for District Of Water, as soon as they shall be practicable, and in the mean time most Overseers will remain in office unless an assessor are elected and quarried." ACTION was to continue in Court Commissioners until the 10th of March, and also with the powers given by 10th of March, and also with they possessed under for inconsistent with the Act of March, which declares "All acts inconsistent with this Act are hereby relied on to the county of Arkansas is troubled with Mis-Governors. Fourteen faro dealers were arrested in New York on Monday. New York city increased its debt four millions of dollars last month. Vallejano, the last of the Tepic insurgent chiefs has been killed. The steamer Liberia, between Liverpool and Madeira, has been lost at sea. The Czar of Russia and the Grand Duke Alexis are in England, visiting the Royal Family. Skirmishes still continue in the streets of Little Rock between the Baxter and Brooks factions. The grape crop for the present year in France will not be above half an average one. They are talking of establishing a fruit drying establishment at Grass Valley. It is said the farmers are purchasing more agricultural implements this year than ever before. The News-letter says that, were it not for the Acheenese and the Temperance war, the entire world would be at peace. The receipts of duties at the San Francisco Custom House during the month of April were $619,864 33-100. The new Ministry of Spain has been organized with Saballo as President of the Council, and Sagosta as Minister of War. Littlefield, Webb & Co., report the wool market of San Francisco growing less active quoting average burry clip at 18@19 cents. The appropriation in the general expenses of the Indian service in Local Market Report. Compiled especially for the Southern California by Merritt Minneman & Gurge. FACUR—Bakers Extra per barrel, $7 50. RACON—California, 11@12c @ R. Hams, 18@20c. LARD—12c @ R. SUGAR—Crusted, 13c; Island, 11p @ R. SYRUP—Per Keg, Extra, $3 25. COFFEE—20c @ R. BUTTER—20c @ R. EGGS—20c @ Dunn. FISH—Codfish 12c @ R. Mackerel, No. 1, Kitt, $3 50. Salman, $7 50. Herring, 12c @ R. TEA—63@$1. In 5th boxes $3 25@$4. RICE—8@$12c @ R. PRUITS—Canned fruit dox., $4 50. Dried Apples, 12c @ R. Peaches, 12c. CANDLES—17@20c. STARCH—$1 00 Box. BARLEY—$1 50 Cental. CORN — $1 50 POTATOES—3c @ R. NATIVE BRANDY—$1 50 Gallon. San Francisco Market Report. FLOUR—Extra. $5 75@6 WHEAT—$1 90@2 00. BARLEY—$1 60@1 70. OATS—$1 50@1 60. Hay—$15@19. Corn—$1 80 RYE.—$1 75 POTATOES—$1 50@1 70. BUTTER—22½@27¢ cents. EGGS—25@30c. WOOL—California fine and medium, 20@25 cts. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. THE QUARTERLY EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS will be held in Los Angeles at the Court House on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3d and 5th of June, 1874. GEO. H. PECK, Superintendent of Schools GRANGERS, ATTENTION. THE MEMBERS OF FAIRVIEW GRANGE No. 20 are hereby notified that a special meeting will be held Wednesday evening. May 20th, at 7:30 P.M. As important business will come before the Grange, a full attendance is requested. The 3d NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TEACHER'S EXAMINATION. THE QUARTERLY EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS will be held in Los Angeles at the Court House on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3d, 4th and 5th of June, 1874. GRANGERS, ATTENTION. THE MEMBERS OF FAIRVIEW GRANGE No. 29 are hereby notified that a special meeting will be held Wednesday evening. May 20th, at 10 P.M. As important business will come before the Grange, a full attendance is requested. The 3d Degree will be conferred upon all the candidates eligible. By order of the Worthy Master. J. M. GUINN. Secretary. Dissolution of Coppartnership THE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EXISTING BETWEEN Peter Richards and P. Granet in the bar business in Entprise Saloon, in the town of Anaheim, is this day dissolved by mutual consent Peter Richards alone will from and after this date settle the business of the firm. P. RICHALDS, P. GRANET. Anaheim, May 4th, 1874. T. L. M. CHIPLEY, Attorney at Law. No 13 Downey Block, Los Angeles, Cal. J. H. GOOCH, HOUSE, SIGN, And... CARRIAGE PAINTER, (Opposite Poplar Row) CENTRE STREET, ANAHII J. All kinds of... Carriage Painting Done in the... Very Best Style. Pacific Mail STEAM SHIP COMPANY. SCHEDULE. The Largest Ships! The Best Accommodations! THE QUICKEST TIME!! FREE WHARFAGE AT SAN FRANCISCO. THE STEAMERS Mohongo & Senator FOR... SAN FRANCISCO, Calling at Santa Barbara only, Cabin Passage to San Francisco, Meals and Stateroom Included, $3. An exchange truly says: "It The President has approved the Act of Congress, which provides that the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby directed to suspend the repayment of all duties, heretofore paid on imported fruits till further legislation by Congress authorizing the same or until a final decision of the Supreme Court is rendered, except in cases where suits in Court have been continued by instructions of the Secretary of the Treasury. An exchange truly says: "It costs less than a cent a day to take your weekly paper—less than a diligent hen would earn in a year at the market price of eggs; less than one cigar a week, and a very cheap one at that; less than the barber would charge by the year to keep one's hair trimmed; less than a seat one night at the opera; less than an energetic kitchen girl will waste in a week. A penny a day can be saved in many a way better than stopping a family paper." A farmer of Maine reports his experience in keeping forty hens. He kept an accurate account of the expenditures and receipts for one year, beginning in December. He says: In the course of the year 2 died. On the 14th of June dressed and sold 26 hens for $15 50. On the 9th of July had 158 chickens. Lost 6 by hawks and 27 by fire, which left 125. Of this number 40 were sold as poultry for $39 68; also one pair black cochins for $6. Remainder on hand at the end of the year $83 27 to make my stock of hens good, and 57 for which I would not take $57. Number of eggs during the year, 257 dozen, sold for $54 66. Total income exclusive of loss, $172 84. Total expense, $70 86, leaving balance in favor of hens of $103 48. No credit for eggs used in the family, nor for the 27 chickens lost. Therefore, I consider it safe to account a clear profit of $2 50 per head on the hens. SPECIAL NOTICE GENERAL MERCHANDISE WANTED. WANTED—OWNER FOR A BAG CONTAINING CLOTHING addressed to F. M. Hapler, Westminster. Register of the Library Society of E. H. WILKINELL. STAYED. ONE GREY BIRD, SHARPEN BRAND. ONE Bay horse, brand unknown. Stagged from Pacific march on May 16th. Any information of mild animals can be given to J. W. Clark, Anahalea, or Domingo Bartanchert. STOLEN! FROM THE PRENSSES OF THE UNDERSIGNED, ON SUNDAY NIGHT, a mare and colt. The mare is a dark bay, 35 hands high, 8 years old (the sixth older in appearance) and is bounded on the shoulder "Q." The colt is a dark brown, three weeks old. A liberal reward will be given for their restoration to A. MEICALF. GIO REWARD. LOND—A BAY SADDLE HORSE, with three white feet, white mark in the face and saddle marks, formerly owned by Fred. Langenberger. Whenever will return the same to Gaddy & Lewis' stable in Anaheim, will receive the above reward. NOTICE! The undersigned here leaves to inform all customers and patrons of the CITY BAKERY that it will uninterruptedly be carried on by him. CHARLES HULLE. TO RENT. THE SECOND STORY of the Metz Building recently occupied by the Southern California office. For terms and particulars, apply to Clark & Austin, or Mrs. Metz. FOR RENT. THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE ODD FELLOW'S HALL on Los Angeles street. For particulars inquire of JOHN FISCHER. FOR SALE. 420 ACRES OF CHOICE LAND FOR SALE, forty acres under Board truce, with House and Sheds, at extremely low rates and easy terms. For particulars inquire at HEIMANN & GEORGE'S. ORANGE THORPE SCHOOL DISTRICT. SEALED PROPOSals WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL Saturday, May 16th, 1874, by the Board of Trustees of Orange Thorpe School District at the house... FOR RENT. THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE ODD FELLOW'S HALL on Los Angeles street. For particulars inquire of JOHN FISCHER. FOR SALE. 420 ACRES OF CHOICE LAND FOR SALE, forty acres under Board lance, with House and Sheds, at extremely low rates and easy terms. For particulars inquire at HEIMANN & GEORGE'S. ORANGETHORPE SCHOOL DISTRICT. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL Saturday, May 16th, 1874 by the Board of Trustees of Orangethorpe School District at the house of D.W. Fields, two miles northwest of Anaheim, for the construction of a frame school house for the Orangethorpe District. The Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Wm. SHULTE, D.W. FIELDS, W.J. SMITH, N.B.-Plans and specifications can be seen at any time at Mr. Fields' residence. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON THE FIRST day of June, 1874, application will be made by the Bola Chica Wharf and Transportation Company for authority to construct a wharf out to deep water on the Pacific ocean, either at some point on the sea court line of sections 29 or 30, Township 5 South Range 11 west, San Bernardino Meridian; or at some point southwest of the before mentioned place, on the coast line of Township 6 South Range 11 west, San Bernardino Meridian, should it be found that some other place within the above specified limits should be better adapted to the construction and maintenance of a wharf than the one first named. The said locations will be more particularly shown on a map which will be submitted to said Board of Supervisors at the same time said application is made. Wm. R. OLDEN, Secretary, President. Anaheim, May 2d, 1874. ELECTION NOTICE! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED electors of Sycamore School District that an election will be held on the 23rd day of May A.D. 1874, at which will be submitted the question of voting a tax to maintain a free school, and to procure a school house. It will be necessary to raise for the first named purpose the sum of two hundred dollars, and for the last named purpose the sum of four hundred dollars. An assessor and collector will also be elected at the same time. The pollwill be open at the school house in said district between the hours of 1 and 5 P.M. on said day. E.R.NICOLES, A.D.STINE, J.W.DAVENPORT. District School Trustees. Tustin City, Cal. April 28, 1874. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. Office of North Anaheim Canal Company, Burdoff's Hanch. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE SHAREholders of the North Anaheim Canal Company that at a meeting held on April 18th, 1874, the Board of Trustees levyed an assessment of twenty dollars ($20.00) in U.A. Gold Coin, on each fall share of stock in said company, payable on or before the 23rd day of May, 1874, to the Secretary, J.B. Raine, at his residence. And it is further ordered that any steek upon which said assessment shall remain unpaid on the 23rd day of May, 1874, shall be deemed delinquent, and will be duly advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment shall have been made before, will be sold on Saturday, June 27th, 1874, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees, J.B. Raine, Secretary, Burdoff's Ranch, April 18th, 1874. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. ALL OWNERS OF STOCK OF ANY KIND— houses, cattle, sheep or hogs—are hereby cautioned against allowing their animals to range on the lands belonging to the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Land Company without authority from the undersigned, as they will be proceeded against for so doing as Treepers under the No Fence Act. Under no circumstances will Hogs be permitted to range upon the company's lands. All persons are also cautioned against cutting and removing from the company's lands wood of NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. ALL OWNERS OF STOCK OF ANY KIND—horses, cattle, sheep or hogs—are hereby cautioned against allowing their animals to range on the lands belonging to the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Land Company without authority from the undersigned, as they will be proceeded against for so doing as Trespassers under the No Fence Act. Under no circumstances will Hogs be permitted to range upon the company's lands. All persons are also cautioned against cutting and removing from the company's lands wood of any kind, either for firewood or fencing purposes without permission and are hereby notified that the section of the Treasure Law relative to such acts will be rigidly enforced against them. J.K. TUFFREE, N.B. I will sell to those dealing it the privilege of cutting timber for firewood, and will also grant permission to responsible persons, making application, to remove willows for live tracing. J.K. TUFFREE. NOTICE ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY FORGIDDEN UNDER penalty of arrest and criminal prosecution for misdeemment, as provided by section 602 of the Penal Code of California, to cut down, destroy or injure any kind of wood or timber, standing or growing upon that tract of land, situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and known as the Rancho of "Santiago," or "Lomas de Santiago," or to carry away any kind of wood or timber, that has been cut down and is lying on said land, or to otherwise interfere with, or commit any trespass upon said land. By the 19th section of said Code, such misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment in a County Jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine of five hundred dollars, or by both. Said Rancho is bounded on the South by the San Joaquin Rancho, on the East by the Allison and public lands, on the North by the Santa Ana River and on the West by Rancho Santa Ana, or Santiago de Santa Ana. For a more particular description of the said Rancho ("Santiago"), or "Lomas de Santiago", its contents, boundaries and description, reference is hereby made to the papers referring to the same, on file in and U.S. District Court and in the office of the United States Bureau General for the State of California at San Francisco, in California alooresid, and also to the Patent of the same, given by the United States of America, hearing date February 1st, A.D. 1858, and recorded in the General Land Office at Washington in the District of Columbia, in Records of Patents Book C, pages 479 to 487. Any trespass within the limits of said estate, will be presented to the full extent of the law. IRVINE FLINK & CO. By G. S. VERNILI Thur Agree April 18th, 1874. BABBITT METAL. OLD TIME FOR SALE IN QUARTERLY to suit purchaser. Apply at SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN OFFICE. 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.