anaheim-gazette 1875-07-17

ANAHEIM VOL. V. Anaheim Gazette PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. MELROSE & ATHEARN, 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 copies, 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 slab at Langenberger's store or at Heimann & George's. FRANK EY'S Hair Restorer MISCELLANY ANAHEIM DRUG Herman Blanken - Dealer in Drugs and Medicines, Perfume Trusses, Toilet and Wines and Liquors for Prescriptions carefully Great Red LUMB J. G. JACK Corner of Alameda and Los Angeles Sells at Reduced Rough and Surfaced and Orced LUMB SHINGLES, LATHS, SHAW WINDOWS, BLINDS CEMENT, HAIR Wm. W. Robinson Translent 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 Legal advertisements must be paid for before affliavit of publication is made. Advertisements must be banded in before 4 o'clock on Friday afternoon, in order to insure publication on the Saturday following. Communications for publication should be addressed to K. McRose & 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 Langenberger's store, Anahheim, Cal. JAMES ELLIS, M.D. Residence and Office: Anahheim 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. 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, Ladies' Physician and Midwife. Particular attention given to diseases peculiar to women and children. Office and residence, corner Lemon and Centre Streets, Anahheim. PIONEER DRUG STORE! Centre Street, corner of Lemon, Anahheim, Cal. 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 slab at Langenberger's store or at Heimann & 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. BEMNERSCHEIDT, Tin and Copper Smith, CENTRE STREE ...ANAHEIM Stoves, Tinware, etc., always on hand. FOR THE AMERICAN DRIVE WELL! Leave orders at J. Dennerscheidt'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 2nd street Anahheim. CHARLES HILLE Proprietor of the CITY BAKERY, Centre Street, Anahheim. Fresh Bread constantly on hand. J. H. GOOCH, Practical House, Sign, J. G. JACK Corner of Alameda and Los Angeles Sells at Reduced Rough and Surfaced and Orginal SHINGLES, LATHS, SHAWS WINDOWS, BLINDS CEMENT, HAIR Wm. W. Robinson HALBERSTA...Dealers in... LUMB...of Every Descr...At their Yards anAHAIM...And... ANAHEIM LAKEKeep constantly on hand a large assortment of Redwood & Oregon Pongh, Surfaced, Tongued Posts, Shingles,LathShakes, Blindsand Fancy PicWindows,MouldingPlaster,Hairand HardwaAll of our lumber is of the bestare determined to sellLowest EXAMINE OUR NEW STORIESS.J.LowCenter Street...Dealer inSTOVES,RANGES,PUMPS,and PIPE,TINAND SHEETWARE,LAMPS&FINOle agent for theFamous Charter OakIt is with pleasure we invite you to this Stove, as it is in every way most popular cooking stove soldCall and examine our stockchasing.H.S.AUSTHAVING CONNECTED HIMthe well-known house of Lit&Co.of San Francisco is now ship or buy all kinds ofGrain and ProduConsignments solicited upon whiLiberal advances will beSacks and twine furnished at theAlso is agent for Los Angeles 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, Anaheim. PIONEER DRUG STORE! Centre Street, corner of Lemon, Anaheim, Cal. W. M. Higgins, Proprietor Dealer in... fermary and Garden Seeds. A. BAILEY, Justice of the Peace. Office at... ENTERPRIZE 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. R. 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. 1 Downey Block LOS ANGELES, CAL. S. C. FOY, Planner Saddle and Harness Maker and dealer in Saddlery, Leather & Findings 17 Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. Tanks and Tubs Made to Order! North 2d street Anaheim. CHARLES HILLE Propriator of the... CITY BAKERY, Centre Street, Anaheim. Fresh Bread constantly on hand. 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 TRIMMER, [Nearly opposite Heimann & George's store] Los Angeles Street...anaheim. Bring your BUGGIES & CARRIAGES To the New Paint Shop All work done with neatness and dispatch, and at reasonable prices. Mechanics' EXCHANGE! F. E. Mielenz, Proprietor, Dealer in... Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Department of Kraeger's building, Centre Street, A Bowling Alley Is attached to the premises. H. S. AUST HAVING CONNECTED RIMES the well-known house of Lit- & Co., of San Francisco, is now ship or buy all kinds of Grain and Produce Consignments solicited, upon which Liberal advances will be Sacks and twine furnished at the Also is agent for Los Angeles Southern California for the celebr Eclipse Wind The cheapest and best in the world settle Wheel. Has but little friction with less wind than any other mill and sure Regulation and cannot be lost. Is almost indispensable for stocktion. A 10 foot mill pumps water of stock. A sixteen foot mill will and shell corn. Pumps and Pipe fu at the lowest rate. Office at residence on Los Angeles door to Richard Heimann's. S. NORDLING Dealer in... Diamonds, Wool CLOCKS JEWELER AND SILVER WA A fine lot of Diamonds, Amethysts, Topaz, Stone, And other fine goods constantly All orders will receive prompt attestation guaranteed. S. NORDLING No. 3 Commercial St. Los Angeles. 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 Anahiem Merchant Tailoring Emporium. M. A. MENDELSON, Centre Street, Anahiem. Just received a full line of Cloths, Beavers, Candimars and Vestings of the very latest styles. Also, a large assortment of all the most delicate shades of Tiles, Bown, and silk Handkorchiefs, and a full line of gents' furnishing goods, new shapes in Dollars, Cuffs and Custom made whites and fancy shirts. Inspection invited. Confident that I am fully prepared to convince the inexperienced 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. 52 ACRES OF... GOOD LAND FOR SALE. A BEAUTIFUL HOME. A Splendid Bargain. ORANGE GROVE 20 Years Old! 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 Bongh, 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 STORE!! S. J. Lowe, Center Street...Anahcim. Dealer in... TOVES, 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 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. H. S. AUSTIN, Having connected himself with the well-known house of Littlefield, Webb Co., of San Francisco, is now prepared to tip or buy all kinds of Grain and Produce insignments solicited, upon which liberal advances will be made. Rocks and twine furnished at the lowest rates. Also is agent for Los Angeles county and 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. ORANGE GROVE 20 Years Old! BEARING FRUIT TREES, FIGS, PEACHES, APPLES, APRICOTS, ETC. An Abundance of Water For Irrigation THE BEST SOIL IN THE STATE. SITUATED ON THE SANTA ANA RIVER, ABOUT FOUR MILES FROM THE ANAHEIM BAILROAD DEPOT. Will be sold cheap if applied for soon. ADDRESS, A. L. SUTTON, OB, W. R. OLDEN. Anaheim. 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, Figs, Almonds, Walnuts, Apples Peaches, Pearls, Alfalfa, Corn, Rye, Barley, Flax, Ramie, 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 irrigation. INSANE It is repainted Owen's head. A special coat Tribune, at 13rd Dale as train en route charge of his that converts topic of Spirited, inferring could convert subjects. The Mr. Owen ex King impossibly intelligent ful and unsuspectious himself to be grass widow, easily concealed Owen's delicacy his own name his belief in spirits, and 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. 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 OR Private Residences, And offers the same for sale at prices to suit the times. FOR SALE. Building Lots AND 10,20, and 40 acre Traits of choice land. For particulars inquiries of JOHN FISCHER, Adjoining Planters' Hotel. NINETY THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND for sale in lots to suit. Suitable for the culture of Oranges Lemons, Limes, Figs, Almonds, Walnuts, Apples Peaches, Pears, Alfalfa, Corn, Rye, Barley, Flax, Ramie, 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. For Sale on Easy Terms, IN Helen & Lynch's Subdivision, Of W ½ Sec. 16. 4 B. 10 W., adjoining Anaheim. Lots 15, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 32, in all 70 acres. In Mallon's Subdivision Of NE 21, 4 B. 10 W., Lots 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. 12, 13. 14, 15 and 16. In all 110 acres. These lots will be subdivided to suit purchasers into halves and quarters. Title perfect and full Covenant. WARRANTY DEEDS Will in future be given in all cases. Apply to JOHN FISCHER, Planters' Hotel. Anaheim. or to TIMO: LYNCH, P. O. Box 1621, San Francisco. FCR 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. The finest lot in Anaheim. SIZE—140x180 Feet. Car. Lemon and Sycamore Sts. For sale at a Bargain. 134 Apply to A. W. STEINWART. GAZETTE NO. 39 ATE. RES LAND LE. HOME, Bargain, VE Old! "I GATHER THEM IN." What a feast Death has had within a year past, dining off the lives of our old Pioneers! How many of those familiar faces, so familiar for more than a quarter of a century on our streets, will meet us with a smile no more! Through a period equalling almost an average lifetime, these early, active, energetic men have played their part—a very active and important part, too, generally—and have built up fortunes for themselves and others, and many of them made a name that deserves to live and be honored for what they did and what they tried to do. But one by one they have faded from our view, and latterly they have scarcely gone one by one; but it would almost seem as if they were obeying a call that has taken them off almost by platoons. Without consulting statistics, it seems as if we are authorized in saying that during no one of the last twenty-five years have so many of our old "Forty-miners" gone beyond the river. Although previously their numbers had been thinned until the remaining host were comparatively few, still, of this number, a greater portion, if not a greater number, have been called away within a few months than ever before; and yet, not many of these men were old men. Generally, they were men, who, to all appearances, TELEGRAPH. SAN FRANCISCO, July 12. Hon. J. C. Alvarado, of Centre Costa, will stump the State for the ticket headed by Bidwell and Pasham. He will address the native Californians in the Spanish language throughout the Southern part of the State. CHICAGO, July 11. The Tribune's/Siloux City special says that it is now definitely known that the military will have Paul Randall on Monday next, to drive out the miners now in the Black Hills. WASHINGTON, July 11. The Secretary of the Interior has telegraphed to Ouray, one of his powerful chiefs in Southern Colorado, requesting him to allow Prof. Hayden's Exploring Expedition to pass through that section without molestation. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has decided to allow such claims of State officers, for refunding of income tax paid upon emoluments of their offices, as were filed in due time, whether those emoluments consist of salary or fees. LONDON, July 12. Specials from Paris report that the country between Villefranche and Macon has been laid waste by floods to the extent of 40 kilometers. The wheat and vine crops in many places are utterly destroyed. PARIS, July 11. An official telegram in the Moniteur corrects exaggerations as to the number of people drowned in Toulouse. It states Without consulting statistics, it seems as if we are authorized in saying that during no one of the last twenty-five years have so many of our old "Forty-miners" gone beyond the river. Although previously their numbers had been thinned until the remaining host were comparatively few, still, of this number, a greater portion, if not a greater number, have been called away within a few months than ever before; and yet, not many of these men were old men. Generally, they were men, who, to all appearances, should have lived much longer. They have died before their time. In this climate of ours it seems as if they should have lived many years longer. But, perhaps, the reason lies open to all of us. Over-excitement tends to speedier death, if not even to sudden departure. The excitement of California life have tended to shorten it. The death record of the officers of our army since the close of the war is a very striking example and illustration of this. How many of the prominent leaders during those dreadful times, have paid the debt as would appear prematurely, and not those of the army merely, but civilians as well. Only two of President Lincoln's Cabinet are left. And how many high officers of the army have gone, as if only the tension which a great necessity enforced, kept our officers alive, up and active, who, when peace brought relief, the reaction proved more fatal than did the pressure of war. So our early Californians, sustained by hope and ambition, reach competency or great fortunes, when the impelling motive slackens, and with its weakening, life itself. It is the old story, the world's old experience, the earnest, feverish pursuit of life's object until it be obtained, and then the end. The announced death of General Frank Blair in St. Louis, and of Colonel A. J. Stevenson and others of this city, illustrate these views, and have caused their expression.—San Francisco Alta. INSANE FROM SPIRITUALISM. It is reported that Robert Dale Owen's head has given way at last. A special correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, at Indianapolis, reports Robert Dale as being met on a railroad train, en route for New Harmony, in charge of his son. The dispatch says that conversation with him on the topic of Spiritualism was not permitted; inferring thereby that Mr Owen could converse intelligently on other subjects. The disappointment which Mr. Owen experienced in the Katle King imposture was very great. A highly intellectual man, candid, truthful and unsuspicious, he permitted himself to be imposed upon by a pretty grass widow, whose tricks were more easily concealed in consequence of Mr. Owen's delicacy as to showing doubt of her truthfulness. He affirmed, over his own name, in leading magazines, his belief in the materialization of spirits, and even before the article was A RURAL CRITIC. After Madam Carreno-Sauret's concert was over, he quietly took us aside, and gave vent as follows to his pent-up feelings: "I tell you, mister, she was a slasher. Our Gennie couldn't hold a candle to her. When she first set down, she looked kind 'o wild, then with a howl dug her finger nails into them 'ere rough notes, and shut 'em like lightning up into the thin ones. Then she paused for a reply, mister. She then commenced at the right hand side, went a rippin down hand over fist, till she got clean down, makin' a noise like thunder. She then yanked a handful out of the centre, and planted them at the end, then wriggled around with two fingers, grabbed up another fistful, punched right and left, went ripety-hopety-scotchy up and down, and I tell you that planner howled. She then gave another snort, and when she went she busted in like mad, raised up off her chair, stuffed three fingersful there, caromed six more in the corner, gobbled up a few more tunes, and settled their hash in about a minute. After that she tackled it with her left hand alone. Between you and me, mister, the man that owned that 'ere planner went shiftin' around on his chair as though he had a carpet-tack under him. Good night, mister."—Fort Wayne Sentinel. COLORADO GRASSHOPPERS.—This is how the embattled farmers of Colorado deal with the grasshoppers: A long sheet iron box, open at the top, is swung close to the ground, between two wheels, by which it is moved over the field. Rising two or three feet above the top of the box, and bending forward from the rear, is a broad sheet of tin or sheet iron. When in use a fire is built in the bottom of the furnace, which is then pushed against the wind, the overhanging wing or sail taking the hoppers as they rise, and feeding them in the flames in a hurry. Sometimes a miniature windmill is added to the outfit, and sucks in all the locusts for yards and yards around, destroying them by millions. Millions more have been drowned in irrigating ditches by cunningly devised traps which prevent their escape from the water. While they were young and green, and before their wings were grown, several tons of them were deterred from consulting statistics, it seems as if we are authorized in saying that during no one of the last twenty-five years have so many of our old "Forty-miners" gone beyond the river. Although previously their numbers had been thinned until the remaining host were comparatively few, still, of this number, a greater portion, if not a greater number, have been called away within a few months than ever before; and yet, not many of these men were old men. Generally, they were men, who, to all appearances, should have lived much longer. They have died before their time. In this climate of ours it seems as if they should have lived many years longer. But, perhaps, the reason lies open to all of us. Over-excitement tends to speedier death, if not even to sudden departure. The excitements of California life have tended to shorten it. The death record of the officers of our army since the close of the war is a very striking example and illustration of this. How many of the prominent leaders during those dreadful times, have paid the debt as would appear prematurely, and not those of the army merely, but civilians as well. Only two of President Lincoln's Cabinet are left. And how many high officers of the army have gone, as if only the tension which a great necessity enforced, kept our officers alive, up and active, who，when peace brought relief，the reaction proved more fatal than did the pressure of war. So our early Californians，sustained by hope and ambition，reach competency or great fortunes，when the impelling motive slackens，and with its weakening，life itself. It is the old story，the world's old experience，the earnest，feverish pursuit of life's object until it be obtained，and then the end. The announced death of General Frank Blair in St. Louis，and of Colonel A.J.Stevenson and others of this city，illustrate these views，and have caused their expression.—San Francisco Alta. INSANE FROM SPIRITUALISM. It is reported that Robert Dale Owen's head has given way at last. A special correspondent of the Chicago Tribune，at Indianapolis，reports Robert Dale as being met on a railroad train，en route for New Harmony，in charge of his son。The dispatch says that conversation with him on the topic of Spiritualism was not permitted; inferring thereby that Mr Owen could converse intelligently on other subjects.The disappointment which Mr.Owen experienced in the Katle King imposture was very great.A highly intellectual man,candid,trufful,and unsuspicious,the permitted himself to be imposed upon by a pretty grass widowwhose tricks were more easily concealed in consequence ofMr.Owen's delicacy as to showing doubt of her truthfulness.He affirmed,hover his own name.in leading magazines,his belief in the materialization of spirits,and even beforethe article was ed, inferring thereby that Mr Owen could converse intelligently on other subjects. The disappointment which Mr. Owen experienced in the Katie King imposture was very great. A highly intellectual man, candid, truthful and unsuspicious, he permitted himself to be imposed upon by a pretty grass widow, whose tricks were more easily concealed in consequence of Mr. Owen's delicacy as to showing doubt of her truthfulness. He affirmed, over his own name, in leading magazines, his belief in the materialization of spirits, and even before the article was issued from the press he discovered that the manipulation upon which his belief was based, was false in every respect. While mildly denouncing Katie King as a fraud, he still clung to the opinion that materialization was possible under favorable conditions. The discovery of an imposture in the process of materialization, of course, was no proof that a genuine process was not possible, but it covered the case with so much ridicule, and armed incredulity with so pointed an argument, that sincere believers in the theory became very modest in their professions of faith. Doubtless Mr. Owen felt that it was incumbent on him to demonstrate the truth of his theory, or falling in that, to acknowledge his error. Intense application, the effects of which were heightened by alternations of hope and despair, may naturally have produced a partial insanity. The experience of such earnest investigators as Robert Dale Owen, is a kind of warning against any attempt on the part of the human mind to lift the veil suspended between this life and the hereafter.—Call. As pendant to the French application of the thermometer to indicate by the coldness of water the approach of an iceberg, a Californian has devised a plan of giving warning of the heating of a spontaneously combustible cargo by means of a thermometer in the hold with a registering attachment on deck. The rate of foreign postage on one ounce letters is now ten cents to Germany, Austria, Hungary, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Holland, Portugal, Roumania, Russia, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey. Postal cards will be only two cents. In taking a hasty glance over Los Angeles county, we think we can see a radical change going on that augurs well for the future. The valley is being gradually occupied by new settlers who bring with them the steady, painstaking habits that were indispensable to even a moderate degree of success in less-favored localities. The result is, the older settlers have caught the infection and are all working with hearty good will that cannot fail to bring about the most gratifying results. Our vast water resources are being developed, and the people are learning to economize the large supply of water already obtained; thorough cultivation is practiced; and in divers ways we see a careful husbandry that is a great improvement upon the "slip-shed-and-go-easy" system of labor that characterized the country until a recent date. Nature has favored this section above all others; and if man will do his part, Los Angeles valley will be without a peer in everything that pertains to a land of beautiful, happy homes.—Wilmington Enterprise. The great West, having abandoned all hope of relief from other sources, has as last resolved to retain Mr. Evarts to come out and talk to the grasshopper.