anaheim-gazette 1875-07-10

ANAHEIM VOL. V. Anaheim Gazette PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. MELROSE & ATHEARM, EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. Terms of Subscription: One year ... $4 00 Six Months ... 2 50 Three Months ... 1 50 All subscriptions must be paid in advance Club Rates: In order to increase our already large circulation, we offer the following inducements to clubs: Ten copiers, one year ... $33 50 Twenty copies, one year ... 60 00 One copy will be sent free to the person getting up the club. Transient Advertising: SPACE. 1 w. 2 w. 3 w. 4 w. 1 square ... $1 00 $1 50 $2 00 $2 50 2 squares ... 2 00 3 00 3 50 4 00 3 squares ... 3 00 4 50 5 00 5 50 4 squares ... 4 00 6 00 7 00 8 00 Regular Advertising: One square or less, per month ... $1 50 Two squares ... 2 00 One column ... 15 00 Half column ... 8 00 Quarter column ... 5 00 BUSINESS CARDS MRS. FLORA BROWN, Pioneer Millinery Store, Center Street, Anaheim. THE largest and best selected stock of goods in town. Old Hats remodeled. New Hats made to order. Mourning goods, Bridal vails and wreaths always in stock. New Millinery Store AT... ORANGE, BY... MISS MAY HARVEY. A large stock of everything in the Millinery line. CALL AND SEE The new stock of Millinery and Fancy Goods! Just received by Mrs. SHORT & Mrs. HARVEY Planters' Hotel Building, Los Angeles St., Anaheim. T. H. SHELLEY, Proprietor of the TRUCK AND EXPRESS LINE. All orders for hauling will be promptly attended to. Leave orders on the slate at Langenberger's store or at Helmann & George's. FRANK EY'S Hair Restorer Transient Advertising: SPACE 1 w. 2 w. 3 w. 4 w. 1 square $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 2 squares 2.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 3 squares 3.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 4 squares 4.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 Regular Advertising: One square or less, per month ... $1.50 Two squares ... $2.00 One column ... $15.00 Half column ... $8.00 Quarter column ... $5.00 Local advertisements must be paid for before affiavit of publication is made. Advertisements must be handed in before 4 o'clock on Friday afternoon, in order to insure publication on the Saturday following. Communications for publication should be able to R. Melrose & Co., and not to individual members of the firm. Copies of the Gazette in wrappers ready for mailing, are for sale at the office of publication. PROFESSIONAL CARDS DR. J. S. CARDINER, Physician and Surgeon. Office in Clark & Austin's Building. ANAHEIM. DR. WM. N, HARDIN, Office and Residence: Cor. Los Angeles and Sycamore streets, Anahheim, Cal. J. H. YOCUM, M. D. (Graduate of Pennsylvania University). HAVING HAD TWENTY YEARS ACTIVE practical experience is prepared to practice medicine in all of its branches in accordance with the latest approved methods of the Art. Office and residence opposite Langnberger's store, Anahheim, Cal. JAMES ELLIS, M. D. Residence and Office: Anahiem Hotel Building Consulting Rooms Nos. 10 and 11. Dr. Ellis has received vaccine lymph, and will vacate children or adults. DR. J. N. BURTNETT, Physician and Surgeon, Graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. OFFICE: At Faulkner's Hotel, Santa Ana, Cal. DR. LO YUK KWAN, Chinese Physician, Los Angeles Street... Anahheim. Dr. J. M. ROBERTS, Dentist, Office in Metz' new building, Los Angeles Street, Anahheim. Will visit Orange on Wednesday of each week, and Westminster on the first Monday of each month. MRS. A. HIGGINS, Mrs.SHORT & Mrs.HARVEY Planters' Hotel Building, Los Angeles St., Anaheim. T. H. SHELLEY, Proprietor of the TRUCK AND EXPRESS LINE. All orders for hauling will be promptly attended to; Leave orders on the slide at Langenberger's store or at Helmann & George's. FRANK EY'S Hair Restorer A splendid preparation for cleansing and invigorating the growth of the hair. Manufactured and sold by Frank Ey. Fashionable Hair Presser, Planters' Hotel Building, Anaheim. P.C.McKINNIE, Contractor and Builder, SHOP... ON CENTRE STREET, Adjoining Pioneer Livery Stable. GEORGE BAUER, Boot and Shoe Maker Los Angeles Street, opposite Enterprise Hall. Making and repairing at the lowest cash price All orders promptly attended to, and work guaranteed. L.GUNTHER, Pioneer Boot and Shoe Maker, Cor. Third and Los Angeles Streets, ANAHEIM. J.BENNERSCHEIDT, Tin and Copper Smith, CENTRE STREE... ANAHEIM Stovens.Tinware, etc., always on hand. FOR THE AMERICAN DRIVE WELL! Leave orders at J.Bennerschmidt's Tinshop on Center Street Anahheim. HENRY SCHWARZ. Anaheim Cooper Shop, Centre street, Anahheim, Cal. J.Westphal,... Proprietor. CHARLES WILLE, COOPERAGE! Pipes, Barrels and Kegs on Hand at all Times. Tanks and Tubs Made to Order! North 2d street Anahheim. CHARLES HILLE ...Proprietor of the... CITY BAKERY, Centre Street, Anahheim. Fresh Bread constantly on hand. S.C.FOY, Pioneer Saddle and Harness Maker and dealer in... Chinese Physician, Los Angeles Street...Anheim. Dr. J. M. ROBERTS, Dentist, Office in Metz' new building. Los Angeles Street, Anheim. Will visit Orange on Wednesday of each week, and Westminster on the first Monday of each month. MRS. A. HIGGINS, Ladies' Physician and Midwife. Particular attention given to diseases peculiar to women and children. Office and residence, corner Lemon and Centre Streets, Anheim. PIONEER DRUG STORE! Centre Street, corner of Lemon, Anheim, Cal. W. M. Higgins, Proprietor Dealer in perfumery and Garden Seeds. A. BAILEY, Justice of the Peace. Office at... ENTERPRISE HALL BUILDING. J. W. CLARK, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Land Agent and Conveyancer. Acknowledgements taken. Loans negotiated on Real Estate security. Office at J.W. Clark & Co.'s book store. J. G. HOWARD. H. T. HAZARD. HOWARD & HAZARD, Attorneys at Law, Office in No. 8, Downey Block, LOS ANGELES, CAL. M. H. CHAPMAN. A. W. HUTTON. CHAPMAN & HUTTON, Attorneys at Law, Office in Temple Block, Up Stairs, LOS ANGELES, CAL. J. S. THOMPSON. H. CLARKE. THOMPSON & CLARKE, Attorneys at Law, Office No. 4 Downey Block LOS ANGELES, CAL. Pipes, Barrels and Kegs on Hand at all Times. Tanks and Tubs Made to Order! North 2nd street Anaheim. CHARLES HILLE Proprietor of the... CITY BAKERY, Centre Street, Anheim. Fresh Bread constantly on hand. S. C. FOY, Pioneer Saddle and Harness Maker and dealer in Saddlery, Leather & Findings 17 Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. CHINESE LAUNDRY, SIN SI WAU, - Proprietor. Los Angeles Street, Anheim. Washing and Ironing! Shirts Repolished. J. H. GOOCH, Practical House, Sign, AND... CARRIAGE PAINTER! Opposite Poplar Row, CENTRE STREET...ANAHEIM. All kinds of Carriage Painting done in the Very Best Style. Prices according to style and quality, from $15 upward. JAMES C. FISH, CARRIAGE PAINTER, And TRUMBER, [Nearly opposite Heimann & George's store] Los Angeles Street...Anheim. Bring your BUGGIES & CARRIAGES To the New Paint Shop All work done with neatness and dispatch, and at reasonable prices. HOT SPR Leaving San Juan immediately rival of the Anaheim Stage Quick Time, Careful D Can be relied upon Office in Anaheim at P. Davis & B And in San Juan Capistrano Post O M. MENDEL June 23, 1875. To The Traveling And persons desirous THE HOT SHOP OF San Juan Capistrano The undersigned, pro PIONEER At San Juan Capistrano, very passengers going to and Hot Springs, at reasonable San Juan Capistrano, Jun NEW STO S. J. L Center Street... Dealer STOVES, RANGES, PUMPS, and PIPE TIN and SHI WARE, LAMPS & Sole agent for Famous Charter It is with pleasure we invite you to this Store, as it is in even most popular cooking stores. US Call and examine our chasing. ANAHEIM DRUG STORE. Herman Blanken - Proprietor. Dealer in... Drugs and Medicines, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Trusses, Toilet articles, etc. Wines and Liquors for medical use. Prescriptions carefully dispensed. Great Reduction IN... LUMBER!! J. G. JACKSON, Corner of Alameda and First Streets, Los Angeles, Cal. Sells at Reduced rates Rough and Surfaced and Oregon & Redwood LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, SHAKES, DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, PLASTER, CEMENT, HAIR, ETC. Wm. W. Robinson, Agent. TAILOR Anaheim Merchant Tailoring Emporium. M. A. MENDELSOM, Centre Street, Anaheim. Just received a full line of Cloths, Beavers, Commerces and Vestings of the very latest styles. Also, a large amortment of all the most delicate shades of Ties, Bows, and silk Handkerchiefs, and a fall line of gentle furnishing goods, new shapes in Collars, Curtis and Custom made white and fancy shirts. Inspection invited. Confident that I am fully prepared to convince the fnaredulons that the finest goods, latest styles, and best fits for the least money can always be obtained at my well-known establishment on Centre Street. BUILDING LOTS. HOMESTEADS!!! REAL ESTATE: The Stearns' Ranchos. Alfred Robinson, Trustee, 542 Market Street, San Francisco. NINETY THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND for sale in lots to suit. Suitable for the culture of Oranges Lemons, Limes, Pigs, Almonds. Walnuts, Apples Peaches, Pearls, Alfalfa, Corn, Bys, Barley, Flax, Beans, Cotton, etc. Also many thousand acres of Natural Evergreen Pastures! Suitable for Dairying. Good water is abundant at an average depth of six feet from the surface. On almost every acre of this land flowing Artesian Wells can be obtained; and the more elevated portions can be irrigated by the water of the Santa Ana river. Most of these lands are naturally moist, requiring only good cultivation to produce crops. Terms:—One-fourth cash, balance in one, two or three years, with ten per cent interest. I will take pleasure in showing these lands to parties seeking land. who are invited to come and see this extensive tract before purchasing elsewhere. WM. R. OLDEN, Agent, Anaheim, Los Angeles Co. BUILDING LOTS J. G. JACKSON, Corner of Alameda and First Streets, Los Angeles, Cal. Sells at Reduced rates Rough and Surfaced and Oregon & Redwood LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, SHAKES, DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, PLASTER, CEMENT, HAIR, ETC. Wm. W. Robinson, Agent. HALBERSTADT& CO Dealers in... LUMBER of Every Description, At their Yards at ANAHEIM And... ANAHEIM LANDING, Keep constantly on hand a large and complete assortment of Redwood & Oregon Pine Lumber Rough, Surfaced, Tongued and Grooved. Posts, Shingles, Laths, Doors Shakes, Blinds, Plain and Fancy Pickets, Windows, Mouldings, Lime, Plaster, Hair, Nails, and Hardware. All of our lumber is of the best quality and we are determined to sell at the Lowest Rates. EXAMINE OUR STOCK. New Stage Line! The Public are informed that I am now running a Daily Stage and Express Between... San Juan Capistrano And the... HOT SPRINGS, Leaving San Juan immediately upon the arrival of the Anaheim Stage. Quick Time, Low Fare And... Careful Driving Can be relied upon. Office in Anaheim at BUILDING LOTS. HOMESTEADS!!! ...IN... P. DAVIS & BRO'S ADDITION!! SIX Cottage Residences! To Rent or for Sale IN... In Installments, Payable Monthly And on the most Reasonable Terms. These cottages are just completed and are fitted up in the latest style, being hard finished throughout and have Four Large and Airy Rooms. 56—56 HOMESTEAD LOTS In the most central part of the town of ANAHEIM! For sale at the lowest rates ever offered in this place. Terms of sale: Monthly Installments OF... Ten Dollars per month, For which a... BOND FOR A DEED Will be given. The MAP May be seen, and PRICES BUILDING LOTS For Sale! THE UNDERSIGNED HAS SUBDIVIDED that portion of vineyard lot, D 6, fronting ON CENTRE STREET Into lots suitable for Business Purposes ORPrivate Residences, And offers the same for sale at prices to suit the times. BEN DREYFUS, Centre Street, Anaheim. FOR SALE. THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTfully call attention to the fact, that he has for sale 5, 10 and 20 Acre Lots, Tustin City. For particulars apply to C. TUSTIN, Tustin City. FOR SALE. Building Lots AND-- 10, 20, and 40 acre Tracts of choice land. For particulars inquire of JOHN FISCHER, Adjoining Planters' Hotel. FOR SALE. The finest lot in Anaheim. SIZE—140x180 Feet. Cor. Lemon and Sycamore Sts. For sale at a Bargain. 13-4 Apply to A. W. STEINHART. S. NORDLINGER, Dealer in... Diamonds, Watches, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, AND— HOT SPRINGS, Leaving San Juan immediately upon the arrival of the Anaheim Stage. Quick Time, Low Fare And Careful Driving Can be relied upon. Office in Anaheim at P. Davis & Bro's Store And in San Juan Capistrano at the Post Office. M. MENDELSON, Proprietor. June 23, 1875. 3m To The Traveling Public And persons desirous of visiting THE HOT SPRINGS OF San Juan Capistrano, The undersigned proprietor of the PIONEER HOTEL At San Juan Capistrano is prepared to convey passengers going to and coming from the Hot Springs, at reasonable rates. S. W. ILER. San Juan Capistrano, June 15th, 1875. 2m NEW STORE!! S. J. Lowe, Center Street.....Anaheim. Dealer in STOVES, RANGES, PUMPS, and PIPE, ETC, TIN and SHEET-IRON WARE, LAMPS & FIXTURES. Sole agent for the Famous Charter Oak Stoves! It is with pleasure we invite your attention to this Stove, as it is in every way the best and most popular cooking stove sold on this Coast. Call and examine our stock before purchasing. Monthly Installments OF... Ten Dollars per month, For which a BOND FOR A DEED Will be given. The MAP May be seen, and PRICES Ascertained at P. DAVIS & BRO'S ANAHEIM. Mechanics' EXCHANGE! F. E. Mielenz, Proprietor, Dealer in Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Basement of Kroeger’s building, Centre Street, A Bowling Alley Is attached to the premises. RATCHET And other Braces, Iron Planes, Sledges And a Full Line of SHELF HARDWARE, For sale at reasonable prices by A. LANGENBERGER. Just Received A large assortment of Colored Paper! Suitable for POSTERS & CIRCULARS, At the Anaheim Gazette Job Office. S. NORDLINGER, Dealer in Diamonds, Watches, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, AND SILVER WARE. A fine lot of Diamonds, Amethysts, Topaz, Stone, Cameos, And other fine goods constantly on hand. All orders will receive prompt attention, and satisfaction guaranteed. S. NORDLINGER, No. 3 Commercial Street, Los Angeles. H. S. AUSTIN, HAVING CONNECTED HIMSELF WITH the well-known house of Littlefield, Webb & Co., of San Francisco, is now prepared to ship or buy all kinds of Grain and Produce-Consignments solicited, upon which Liberal advances will be made. Sacks and twine furnished at the lowest rates. Also is agent for Los Angeles county and Southern California for the celebrated Eclipse Wind Mills! The cheapest and best in the world. Solid Resettle Wheel. Has but little friction, and runs with less wind than any other mill. Has quick and sure regulation and cannot be blown down. Is almost indispensable for stock and irrigation. A 10 foot mill pumps water for 600 head of stock. A sixteen foot mill will grind lead and shell corn. Pumps and Pipe furnished at the lowest rates. Office at residence on Los Angeles Street, next door to Richard Heimaan’s. GAZETTE NO. 38 STATE. Ranchos, a, Trustee, an Francisco. ACRES OF LAND Suitable for the Limes, Figs, Alaches, Pears, Alfalfa, Ramie, Cotton, etc. and acres of Pastures! lood water is abund six feet from the of this land flowing Wells more elevated by the water of of these lands are only good cultivabalance in one, two cent. interest. nowing these lands who are invited to tract before purOLDEN, Agent. m., Los Angeles Co. OUR FUTURE PASTURES. Not long since we stated that, by reason of the rapidly increasing flood of immigration, many large tracts of land; formerly used as pastures for sheep and cattle; are being divided up into farms, and that vast ranges were becoming scarce, especially in the Southern counties, where so many have been induced to settle. We then pointed out Lower California and Arizona as presenting the readiest and most procurable ranges for pasturing, at the same time specifying the difficulties to be overcome. Our ratiocinations are likely to be verified sooner than we expected. Information reaches us from San Diego to the effect that many thousand head of sheep, cattle and horses are crossing the line into Lower California, and that there is abundant pasturage in that Territory for many more. The light rain-fall of the past season has greatly assisted to expedite this movement, as there is a notable scarcity of water for the flocks and herds; but we are of opinion that the hegira has only commenced, and will be increased next year. Our people are not greatly attached to Mexican government, and it is quite probable that we shall hear of disturbances from that quarter as soon as our herds and herders become numerous; nor is the climate of Lower California well adapted to the rising of sheep for THE ELECTIONS. As many questions are asked with reference to the time of holding elections in this State, we avail ourselves of a summary recently given in the Sacramento Bee, for the information of our readers: The State laws provide (Political Code, 1041) that the "general" election shall be held on the first Wednesday in September every two years; making the general election this year on the first day of September. The same laws also prescribe, (Tb. 2,042) that the Judicial election shall be held on the third Wednesday in October, which this year will be the 20th of the month. The United States laws direct the election of Presidential Electors on the first Monday in November in each bisextal, or leap year, a year containing 300 days, which occurs every fourth year, giving February 29 instead of 28 days. At the general, or September election, members of Congress, and, excepting Judicial officers and the Schoolmaster General, all State, county, district and township officers, including Supervisors and Constables, are to be elected. At the Judicial, or October election, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and all Judicial officers, from Justices of the Peace, are to be chosen. Originally, all were elected at the same election, but in 1862 the Constitution was changed with the hope that by electing the Judiciary at a period dif- abundant pasturage in that Territory for many more. The light rain-fall of the past season has greatly assisted to expedite this movement, as there is a notable scarcity of water for the flocks and herds; but we are of opinion that the hegira has only commenced, and will be increased next year. Our people are not greatly attached to Mexican government, and it is quite probable that we shall hear of disturbances from that quarter as soon as our herds and herders become numerous; nor is the climate of Lower California well adapted to the raising of sheep for wool. The very best breeds deteriorate there, and their fleece becomes thin, hairy and coarse after a few seasons of residence, nor is the flesh of that fine quality obtainable in a cooler climate. For the breeding of goats of all kinds, Lower California presents fine opportunities; but sheep, cattle and horses will decline in quality. If Arizona should eventually be selected as the future pasture ranges of this State, care should be taken to provide means for watering small bands and herds on the Colorado Desert, and the animals should not be forwarded in large numbers at one time, but should be sent in detachments under the charge of experienced herders. After the Southern Pacific Railroad shall have offered all the facilities required for rapid and regular transportation, the task will be comparatively easy and safe, and we doubt not that the Company will place the tariff of charges at the lowest possible paying rate, either for the transportation of the live animals, or on return cargoes of their wool and flesh. During one week no fewer than 80,000 head of sheep, 1,500 head of cattle, and a considerable number of horses were driven into Lower California; but for the reasons already assigned we believe that their stay there will be limited, and that Arizona will eventually become the great pasture range for California. Every variety of climate exists there, and the grasses are among the most nutritious known, with unlimited abundance throughout the year. With the aid of a few artesian wells, sunk in places distant from streams, that Territory is capable of being made the paradise for live stock of all kinds.—Commercial Review. MEERSCHAUM MINES. The most extensive deposits of Meerschaum in Asia Minor are about twenty-four miles south-east of the city of Eskischer, formerly Dorylea, the inhabitants of which, numbering about 12,000 Armenians and Turks, are principally employed in collecting or dealing in this mineral. It is obtained down in the earth, shafts or pits being sunk to a depth of twenty-seven to thirty-three feet. Forty or fifty miners work in one mine and form a company dividing the profits among themselves. The stones are generally irregular in shape, and vary greatly in size, being from the size of a nut to a square foot in size. The largest pieces are abundant pasturage in that Territory for many more. The light rain-fall of the past season has greatly assisted to expedite this movement, as there is a notable scarcity of water for the flocks and herds; but we are of opinion that the hegira has only commenced, and will be increased next year. Our people are not greatly attached to Mexican government, and it is quite probable that we shall hear of disturbances from that quarter as soon as our herds and herders become numerous; nor is the climate of Lower California well adapted to the raising of sheep for wool. The very best breeds deteriorate there, and their fleece becomes thin, hairy and coarse after a few seasons of residence, nor is the flesh of that fine quality obtainable in a cooler climate. For the breeding of goats of all kinds, Lower California presents fine opportunities; but sheep, cattle and horses will decline in quality. If Arizona should eventually be selected as the future pasture ranges of this State, care should be taken to provide means for watering small bands and herds on the Colorado Desert, and the animals should not be forwarded in large numbers at one time, but should be sent in detachments under the charge of experienced herders. After the Southern Pacific Railroad shall have offered all the facilities required for rapid and regular transportation, the task will be comparatively easy and safe, and we doubt not that the Company will place the tariff of charges at the lowest possible paying rate, either for the transportation of the live animals, or on return cargoes of their wool and flesh. During one week no fewer than 80,000 head of sheep, 1,500 head of cattle, and a considerable number of horses were driven into Lower California; but for the reasons already assigned we believe that their stay there will be limited, and that Arizona will eventually become the great pasture range for California. Every variety of climate exists there, and the grasses are among the most nutritious known, with unlimited abundance throughout the year. With the aid of a few artesian wells, sunk in places distant from streams, that Territory is capable of being made the paradise for live stock of all kinds.—Commercial Review. ABOUT THE WEEVIL A correspondent of the Rural Press writes as follows to that paper: I see an article in your journal of the 19th inst., on the subject of weevil in wheat, and you give Dr. Harris' opinion, which is that kiln drying is an effectual remedy. I must dissent from that position for the reason that wheat is an absorbent of moisture, like salt or tobacco, and when stored through a long wet season, it becomes as vulnerable to the attacks of weevil as though it had never been kiln dried. The best way that I have seen to keep those insects out of grain, is to make a strong solution of good lime, and whitewash your store-houses, greries, floors and all, and I am of the opinion that weevil will be very scarce. This is certainly cheaper than the modes suggested. The surprising conformity in the rise of Vienna and Berlin during the last thirty years is the reason why the movement of the population of the two German capitals is being carefully compared. When the last census of the German Empire gave Berlin an amount of 830,000 inhabitants, it was universally proclaimed that Berlin had surpassed Vienna. This was, however a mistake, occasioned by the fact that Berlin always includes both suburbs and garrisons in the number of the inhabitants, whilst Vienna accounts for these separately, although they adjoin the city itself. Vienna is still the largest German town, if we calculate by the number of its inhabitants, and not by the territory it occupies. The "Temperance Reform" Convention has put out a full State ticket, as follows: Governor, W. E. Lovett, of San Benito; Lieutenant-Governor, J. V. Goodrich, of Alameda; Secretary of State, W. H. Baxter, of Napa; Controller Joel Russel, of Alameda; Surveyor General, Geo. B. Katzenstein, of Sacramento; State Treasurer, C. P. Thompson, of Grass Valley; Clerk of Supreme Court, G. W. Anthony, of San Francisco. the inhabitants of which, numbering about 12,000 Armenians and Turks, are principally employed in collecting or dealing in this mineral. It is obtained down in the earth, shafts or pits being sunk to a depth of twenty-seven to thirty-three feet. Forty or fifty miners work in one mine and form a company dividing the profits among themselves. The stones are generally irregular in shape, and vary greatly in size, being from the size of a nut to a square foot in size. The largest pieces are the most in demand and the dearest. The mineral, when freshly dug, is of a yellowish white color, and covered about a finger thick with a red, greasy earth, so soft that it can be cut with a knife. The treatment which the meerschaum must be subjected to before it is fit for export, is very expensive and tedious. The pieces must first be freed from the adhering earth and dried for five or six days in the sun, or for eight or ten days in warm rooms. The mineral is then cleaned a second time, and polished with wax. After this it is stored into different grades, of which thaps are ten, and carefully packed with cotton into boxes for export. The stones lose two-thirds of their weight and volume in the operation of cleaning and drying. Price depends upon the demand. The largest quantity is sent to Vienna and Germany, the yearly export being 8,000 to 10,000 boxes, having a value of $700,000. THE FORT YUMA EXTENSION.—The grading of the S. P. R. R. to Indian Wells will be completed in about four weeks, and the work of ironing the track eastward, from Colton, will go straight on. Indian Wells, it will be remembered, is one hundred miles east of Spadra. Mr. Hall, the contractor, informs us that no delay in pushing the road on to the Colorado need be anticipated.—Star. Some of the Belgian journals say that secret societies, rivalling the organization of the Carbonari, exist in Prussian provinces which have a large Roman Catholic population. They are composed of groups of ten persons each, of whom nine are not informed as to the other members of the society, but known only to the tenth, their chief. The ten chiefs of ten groups knows only the chief of the hundred. The "Temperance Reform" Convention has put out a full State ticket, as follows: Governor, W. E. Lovett, of San Benito; Lieutenant-Governor, J. V. Goodrich, of Alameda; Secretary of State, W. H. Baxter, of Napa; Controller, Joel Russel, of Alameda; Surveyor-General, Geo. B. Katzenstein, of Sacramento; State Treasurer, C. P. Thompson, of Grass Valley; Clerk of Supreme Court, G. W. Anthony, of San Francisco; Superintendent of Public Instruction, Professor Ezra S. Carr, of Alameda; Attorney-General, Robert Thompson, of San Francisco. Talk about puzzles, but here is the toughest yet heard of: Two men, A and B, bought 100 acres of land at $100 per acre. Each paid $5,000. A took his share off the North side at $110 per acre, while B took his share off South side, at $90 per acre. How much did each get? How can the question be proved? Send in your answers. Lord Byron's services in the cause of Greek independence seems likely to receive at last a recognition from the Greek people, who have raised by private subscription a considerable sum for the erection of a monument to him at Missolonghi, where he died, and where he fed, clothed and armed the garrison during the famous siege. The Independent Convention of the First Congressional District nominated John F. Swift for Congressman, by acclamation. The Democratic Congressional Convention, of the Fourth District, nominated P. D. Wigenton, of Merced. At the annual commencement of Yale college, the degree of M.A. was conferred upon Hubert H. Bancroft, of San Francisco. The public debt was diminished during the month of June one million four hundred and thirty thousand dollars. When the Beacher jury was discharged they stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction.