anaheim-gazette 1876-05-27

Anaheim Gazette SATURDAY...MAY 27, 1876. CHURCH MEETINGS. FIRST PREPITTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. J. M. Allis. Pastor. Regular services at 11 A.M. and at 1:20 P.M. Sunday School at 10 A.M. Meeting for parish in Congregational singing and for Bible study on Wednesday at 7:20 P.M. EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Rev. W. S. Haines. Pastor. Regular services every Sunday morning at 11 A.M. Sunday School at 10 A.M. Kleinigkeiten. From Wednesday's Daily. —Wartenberg will run two stages to the picnic grounds on Sunday. —Constable Bohn arrested a crazy woman yesterday. —Col. C. W. Wingard, U.S.A. Paymaster, passed through town yesterday. —We had a pleasant call from Mr. Louis Lewin, yesterday. The firm of Lewin & Co., is the largest stationery house in Los Angeles. —L. M. Holt has resigned his position as Secretary of the Mutual Aid Association. Mr. I. S. Smith, it is understood, will be his successor. —We learn that J. R. Brierly, U.S.A. Gauger for this district, has been removed. We hope the rumor is not true. —We forgot to mention yesterday that Scully was fined $500, with the alternative of spending his time in the County jail at the rate of $2 per day. —A Mexican was on the rampage last evening near Conrad's Brewery. He got into a difficulty with another Mexican and cut his fingers off with a From Friday's Daily. —The public schools will close for a vacation of eight weeks, commencing the 3rd of June. —A fire occurred in Wilmington yesterday morning. One of the old Banning machine shops was destroyed. —The attaches of the GAKEITE have received a special invitation to attend the picnic to be held at Santiago Caifon on Sunday next. —From the artesian well at Mr. Bancroft's place, near this town, an inch and a half flow of excellent water was obtained at a depth of 365 feet. —Messrs. Gaddy and Askins take their departure for the Hot Springs next week. These springs are said to be restorers of youth. —No insinuations. —The people now well understand the object for which the proposed school tax is intended; and we think that a large majority will be in favor of it. —The attempt to launch the barkentine Ella, on Wednesday evening, was a failure. The extreme high tide washed the sand under the vessel in such quantities that it was impossible to move it. —Deputy Surveyor Freeman was out with Mr. Olden, yesterday, connecting the survey of the San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana Ranch with the township lines. —The interminable suit of Gee Wau vs. Hen Lee, was brought up before Justice Clark yesterday, and as the peculiar odor of orange blossoms, so natural to the representatives of the Flowery Kingdom, was overpowering to mixer drinks for the eater can cut the top of his hat, cut the towainly trying to stick to (which of course you can have lost your trust). “San Francisco is one They have started among a new hog-1 on the Hey they weigh you when dinner and weigh you out again, and charge for what you've eaten from San Jose, got well in to dinner, and took a cup of coffee and put a brick in his He went out and paid just $4.50.ble” to the brick till next day, before fast, he put a couple of pocket, got weighed, and appetite with him on the went through the bill twice, when he bricks and put chair and covered them kin: went out, got wilted the landlord owed him. Express Letters Letters for the following called for at Wells, Fargo & Goo Bauer Mrs S M Brown 3 W Dobbins 8 Hunting A E Hawes Tuoas Parsell! Sam'l Barrow PACKAGE W N Hardin Bnj Kain Mrs C Grey U T Dany S Howell Commercial Bank P Richards Chas Drennan D F Kaulog Letter L Letters for the following called for up to May 20th, Officie: Gauger for this district, has been removed. We hope the rumor is not true. We forgot to mention yesterday that Scully was fined $500, with the alternative of spending his time in the County jail at the rate of $2 per day. A Mexican was on the rampage last evening near Conrad's Brewery. He got into a difficulty with another Mexican and cut his fingers off with a knife. Some ladies living near the scene called for assistance and Mr. Louis Wartenburg arrested the offending party and locked him up. A correspondent of the GAZETTE at Gospel Swamp writes: "Mr. Gates has got a well, 61 feet deep, which flows 14 inches by the square. Also, Mr. John H. Campbell, of Gospel Swamp, has a well 98 feet deep, which affords plenty of water for house and stock; he also found a log of wood at the bottom. The settlers are still on that government land, and are still in good spirits. The youngsters who were brought up before Justice Clark yesterday on the charge of stealing chickens, were discharged, on the ground that they were under fourteen years of age, and unable to understand the nature of their crime. If we had boys fourteen years of age it is probable that we should, by the administration of birch in good doses, teach them the difference between stealing chickens and staying at home attending to their lessons. From Thursday's Daily. Yesterday was the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birthday. A Masonle Lodge is to be established at Pomona as soon as the necessary arrangements can be completed. The case of Lynill and Silver va. Sommerfield et al., a suit to recover fees, was postponed until next Friday. We were informed by a gentleman from Bakerfield yesterday that sheep can be bought in that vicinity at six bits per head. Judge Swift, of Santa Ana, was in town yesterday. He reports everything in a flourishing condition in his vicinity. A daughter of Mr. D. H. Lee, who has been separated from him for many years, arrived yesterday morning by train. Several candidates for the office of Deputy Surveyor Freeman was out with Mr. Olden, yesterday, connecting the survey of the San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana Ranch with the township lines. The interminable suit of Gee Wau vs. Hen Lee, was brought up before Justice Clark yesterday, and as the peculiar odor of orange blossoms, so natural to the representatives of the Flowery Kingdom, was overpowering to the Court's delicate olfactoryes, the case was adjourned to Kroeger's Hall. We are always pleased to make note of new improvements; and, as it is never well to despise the day of small things, we must notice the benefit to the public and the addition to Center street, of the new hitching posts erected yesterday in front of the popular dry goods house of Goodman & Rimpau. In the District Court, on Wednesday Judge Sepulveda granted a change of venue to the 15th District Court, in the City and County of San Francisco, in the case of Isaac W. Lord, et al., vs. the Goodall, Nelson & Perkins' S. S. Co. This suit was brought to recover some sixty thousand dollars, the value of goods lost in the wreck of the Ventura In April, 1875. Mrs. Parker brought to this office yesterday morning a bunch of currants, which was grown on her farm. She thinks that, with intelligent cultivation, this fruit can be profitably grown here. Previous attempts have been failures, because of ignorance as to the proper method of cultivation. Mrs. Parker was also kind enough to present us with a beautiful bouquet of the choice flowers with which her garden is replete. Commencing next Monday, the mail train will arrive at Anaheim at 12:35 A.M. and will leave Anaheim at 1:05 A.M. On the same date the passenger trains on the S. P. R. R. will commence running to Keene Station, thirteen and one-half miles this side of Caliente. This will make the stage ride between Los Angeles and San Francisco less than eighty miles. About the first of next month another twelve miles will be added beyond Seven Palms, making a continuous line of one hundred and twenty-nine miles eastward. A Los Angeles correspondent writes as follows: Mr. John Haley and Dr. Winston have just returned from a trip to the San Gabriel caffion, to move it. The boys' association last Saturday afternoon whole afternoon at the game, base ball. The joints, lame backs, & a sorrowful sight. We saw a two-year Stephen Gales' place, feely formed grape which measured eight grown we have no id will be. "Wanted immediate shoe-maker to locate Postmaster's boots and his business is so finds no time to go done. P. Bowers informs is dryer now than it time during the past withstanding the quail fell last winter. Spring chickens are those desiring them cally should apply to X Y Z. Our future prosper bologna sausage—the more enjoyable; for know, is always the Orange, we are represented at the nothing more than what has become forcing the bridging streets? We have but nary an enforced We claim the right statement made in Y.K., that "the in one hundred (in refract assessment); we one hundred and se ed residents, besides men paying only po number of assessed wish to cast no ref K., but only state we know. Where is our wa not through digging thago mountains yet." from Bakerfield yesterday that sheep can be bought in that vicinity at six bits per head. —Judge Swift, of Santa Ana, was in town yesterday. He reports everything in a flourishing condition in his vicinity. —A daughter of Mr. D. H. Lee, who has been separated from him for many years, arrived yesterday morning by train. —Several candidates for the office of Assessor and Collector of the school tax are already arguing their claims upon their friends and acquaintances. —The barkentine Ella was not launched on Tuesday evening on account of the strong southerly wind which was blowing at the time. —The eastern horizon was dark with dust yesterday afternoon. It was probably caused by a sand storm in that direction. There was, however, no wind to be felt here in town. —A Mexican was brought before Justice Clark yesterday charged with cutting a palace with a knife. There not being sufficient evidence to convict the prisoner, he was discharged. —The following patents for land have been received at the U.S. Land Office in Los Angeles: Jesse Avilee, Juan Costa, Antonio Camargo, Simon B. Cox, H.G. Davenport, Mary D. Jones, Manuel Mauríques, Gee. H. Smith. —Drunk and disorderly was the offense for which a female had to answer before Justice Clark yesterday morning and the kind hearted dispenser of the law discharged her with the solemn admonition,—"Go, and sin no more." —The court room was lively yesterday. The hero of the cutting scrape, when it was found that the charge of assault with deadly weapon could not be proven, was re-arrested on a change of amends and battery and one of misdemeanor; was found guilty of both charges, and was permitted to join the Board of Public Works in Los Angeles, for twenty days. —A Los Angeles correspondent writes as follows: Mr. John Haley and Dr. Winston have just returned from a trip to the San Gabriel caffion, and report the river very high and the current so strong that they were several times in danger of being swept off their horses...The Winston Mine is looking well, and work on it will be resumed as soon as the state of the river will permit...There are a large number of men working the Placer claims, up the river, this year and with very flattering results...Mr. Courtney, President of the Holcomb Mining Company, is expected to arrive here the last of this month, to perfect arrangements for the erection of their new ten Stamp Mill, which is now ready and awaiting shipment, in San Francisco. —Our telegraph operator, Frank Murtha, has a friend who keeps him posted on the topics of interest in San Francisco, and we take the liberty of appropriating a portion of the contents of his last letter: "There has been nothing new going on here tately. Had a little excitement out our way not long ago. A man moved in our vicinity who was practising on a bad violin. He used to start in about eight or nine in the evening, and keep a googling till midnight. It sounded worse than any canine operatic chorus I have heard for some time. The neighbors became indignant, and appointed me as a committee of one to call on him and offer to pay his moving expenses. I told him we didn't think he was a bad player; no, not by any means, but thought his instrument must be slightly out of gear. He promised to move all's well. "I was just thinking of an old New York truck it is afternoon, but you must not try it on a large man. But some man with a streetcar will make the stage ride between Los Angeles and San Francisco less than eighty miles. About the first of next month another twelve miles will be added beyond Seven Palms, making a continuous line of one hundred and twenty-nine miles eastward. —A Los Angeles correspondent writes as follows: Mr. John Haley and Dr. Winston have just returned from a trip to the San Gabriel caffion, and report the river very high and the current so strong that they were several times in danger of being swept off their horses...The Winston Mine is looking well, and work on it will be resumed as soon as the state of the river will permit...There are a large number of men working the Placer claims, up the river, this year and with very flattering results...Mr. Courtney, President of the Holcomb Mining Company, is expected to arrive here the last of this month, to perfect arrangements for the erection of their new ten Stamp Mill, which is now ready and awaiting shipment, in San Francisco." We claim the right statement made in Y.K., that "the inmate one hundred (in retrial assessment); who one hundred and sixty residents besides men paying only one number of assessed wish to cast no referee K., but only state we know. Where is our waiver not through digging slago mountains yet. Since our last, we officials have grace consent to have examined by the we do not think there in the act, as it was compulsory. We would ask the Supervisors if it ever to draw two salts fund. On Tuesday more number gathered at time Ella at Bolsona many were the disword was given thal maining on terra diat night. The stockholders well elected the last evening, to serve Crowder, J.W.A.Niell. They prow week, immediately mill; and we intend good supply of fine. "Well yes; herefer to the fine dis presented to us young lady friend. May 24th, 1876." SIXER DRINKS FOR THE CROWN THAT YOU CAN OUT THE TOP OF HIS HAT AND REPLACE IT JUST AS GOOD AS EVER. IF HE AGREE TO TAKE HIS HAT, OUT THE TOP OUT AND AFTER VAINLY TRYING TO STICK THE TOP IN AGAIN (WHICH OF COURSE YOU CAN'T DO) TALL HIM YOU HAVE LOST YOUR LET, AND STAND TREST. "San Francisco is on the Improve. They have started among other things a new hot-1 on the Hungary plan. They weigh you when you go in to dinner and weigh you when you come out again, and charge you so much per B for what you've eaten. A granger, from San Jose, got weighed and went in to dinner, and, not feeling well, took a cup of coffee and a piece of pie. As he was going out the steward put a brick in his coat pocket. He went out and got weighed, and paid just $4.50. He didn't "tumble" to the brick till some time after. The next day, before going to breakfast, he put a couple of bricks in each pocket, got weighed, &c. Having his appetite with him on this occasion, he went through the bill of fare about twice, when he removed the bricks and put them on the chair and covered them with the napkin: went out, got weighed &c., and the landlord owed him $7.50." Express Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express; Gao Bauer J H Ennett Mrs B M Brown E Chappell 3 W Dobbins B J Darl B Hunting Prd Lambourne A K Hewes R Menzel Tuos Parall J T Reed Sam'l Burwbury PACKAGES. W N Hardin B Strong Ben J Kin J Bingham Mrs C Grey W Binne C T Dany W Williams S Howell J S Gardiner Commercial Bank Rev M Panion P Richaris W H Davis Chas Breennan M McComb B F Keilog Mrs M J Webber D Curry. Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for up to May 20th, in the Anahim Post Office: Larabia Miss Maria Cartwright S Letter List. Letters for the following persons are mainly uncalled for up to May 20th, in the Anchorage Post Office. Caytelle, Miss Maria Cartwright S. Cole, A. Earl Wora Casey G Ends, E E Gale, M F Gries, J E Gry W H Howell, W C Halton, A Hawns, A E Harley J Jonason, Ella Johnson, N. Nellie Munson, A Pierce, ME Piros, W P Bowe, E P Smith, Isaac W Smith. In calling for the above please say "advertise." Orange Items. Regular Correspondence of the Gazette. "The boys" assembled at 2 o'clock last Saturday afternoon, and spent the whole afternoon at that exhilarating game, base ball. The sore heads, stiff joints, lame backs, &c., following, was a sorrowful sight. We saw a two-year-old grape vine on Stephen Gales' place, that had 75 perfectly formed grape bunches, one of which measured eight inches; when grown we have no idea what its length will be. "Wanted immediately!"—A boot and shoe-maker to locate in Orange. Our Postmaster's boots require mending, and his business is so pressing that he finds no time to go abroad to have it done. P. Bowers informs us that the ground is dryer now than it has been at this time during the past four years, notwithstanding the quantity of rain that fell last winter. Spring chickens are now ripe, and those desiring them gathered scientifically should apply to Mark Twain or X Y Z. Our future prospects remind us of bologna sausage—the less we know the more enjoyable; for anticipation, you know, is always the cream. Orange, we are certain, should be represented at the Centennial, if for nothing more than its "dead beats." What has become of that law enforcing the bridging of ditches across streets? We have heard of the law, but nary an enforcement. We claim the right to correct the statement made in the News by "N.Y.K., that 'the inhabitants number one hundred (in reference to the District assessment); will prove there are one hundred and seventy-five assessed residents, besides numerous young men paying only poll-tax, and quite a number of assessed non-residents. We wish to cast no reflection, Mrs. N.Y.K., but only state what we know, you know. Where is our water witch? Is he not through digging coal in the Nantucket mountains yet? Echo answers After our sight had been sufficiently gratified by the display of the varied products of our country, we were seated at the dinner table and invited to eat of the numerous preparations which had been skillfully manipulated in the kitchen of our worthy host. The favorable impression formed by our optics was even more favorable when the meats, vegetables and fruits were subjected to the delicate test of the palate. It was pleasant to sit at a table covered with all the luxuries of a tropical elime, and to reflect how easy it had become, by the Alden drying process, to place the delicate fruit and viands, which we were then discuss upon every table in the land-and South, East and West, throughout the entire length and breadth of the habitable Globe, fruits and vegetables prepared by this valuable process could be transported, retaining all their original juices and flavor. It was a spread to which the hungry printer was an entire stranger. We noticed however, that no time was lost in the foolish ceremonies of introduction. After the eating process was over,the liquids,bountifully supplied by the generous host, was sparingly used to fill what few corners and cavities might be left in the editorial stomach. A few short speeches were made and toasts drank in praise of the Alden process and its products, and the lavish hospitality of our worthy host, Mr. Davis; and we bid adieu to our friends, well pleased that we had seen the results of one of the most valuable industries ever inaugurated on the Pacific coast. As we afterward met the most of our friends of the Press at the Opera in the evening, we were satisfied that the effect of the dinner was elevating,and promotive of a fondness for the fine arts. Our examination of the Alden process satisfied us that an establishment of this kind was the one thing needful in this community to insure its prosperity. The soil, climate and irrigating facilities render this section peculiarly adapted to the production of all the fruits, vegetables and berries in their highest state of perfection,and what we need is a medium by which we can exchange these gifts which nature has so lavishly bestowed upon us, for that circulating medium which we do not produce. An establishment for drying would enable us at a trifling cost to transport our luxuries to the utmost end of the earth. Our lands cannot increase in value unless their productions can be disposed of,and we call the earnest attention of the capitalists in our midst;our Grangers and farmers, to this industry which will cause the wealth of the world to roll into their orchards and vineyards. We trust the day is not far distant when an establishment of this description will be gramme to build a $4000 house in Santa Ana; move the present house into the southern end of the district,and build a new one in the south-west part,could be carried out. It is well for the trustees to understand that unless this programme is carried out,the people in the south-western part of the district will not subscribe a dollar,and that the majority of those who have already subscribed will not pay a dollar of their subscription. Mr. Caldwell formerly one of the popular landlords of the Santa Ana Hotel,has retired from its management and is succeeded by Mrs. Graham—Curtis & Graham is now the firm name. Constable Titchenal sold some horses some time ago,at Constable's sale,and saved fourteen dollars for the school fund,the first occurrence of the kind since the organization of San Joaquin township. MeFadden Bros. are rapidly transferring lumber from Newport harbor to their lumberyard lately established in Santa Ana. L.J.Lockhart Deputy Assessor,has been around for the last few days,and although he is not a welcome visitor,under the circumstances he seems to give general satisfaction ,which speaks well for the sagacity of the present Assessor,A.W.Ryan,and effectually disposes of the calumnies uttered against him during the heat of the campaign. Notwithstanding the eloquent addresses delivered by Messrs.Potts,Miles,Williams,Lips and White,and the fat rulings of Gen.Banning,favor of a "Centennial Fourth" in Los Angeles,Santa Ana proposes to have one of her own—have her own barbecue—fire her own anvils,read her own Declaration of Independence,a&c.,&c. Bion. May 25,1870. Westmaster Items. [Regular correspondence of the Gazette.] The hotel and co-operative store both sport new signs,the work of our painter Mr.Cullen. Harvesting has actively begun,the being several headers at work in the neighborhood. The Westminster Grange is in a flourishing condition.New accessions are being made at every meeting.Nine candidates received the fourth degree last Saturday,and at the close of the meeting the harvest feast was spread.All seemed to enjoy themselves.May we have many more.We regretted the absence of our Worthy Master,Bro.Geo.C.Mack who is continued to his couch with pneumonia.Past Master,Bro.M.B.Craig,officiated for him.The Patrons contemplate establishing a Grange library,a want which has long been felt.Ours is an intelligent and reading community,sо that some measures should be taken to furnish choice reading matter. We understand that a few who are in sympathy with our Trustees,(whether they be right or wrong.)are trying to create the impression that if "Lux" is not suppressed,the colony will be brought into disrepute— We claim the right to correct the statement made in the News by "N.Y.K., that the inhabitants number one hundred (in reference to the District assessment); will prove there are one hundred and seventy-five assessed residents, besides numerous young men paying only poll-tax, and quite a number of assessed non-residents. We wish to cast no reflection, Mrs. N.Y.K., but only state what we know, you know. Where is our water witch? Is he not through digging coal in the Santiago mountains yet? Echo answers yet. Since our last, we learn that certain officials have gracefully given their consent to have their public records examined by the people. However, we do not think there is much virtue in the act, as it was to a certain degree compulsory. We would ask the honorable Board of Supervisors if it is legal for an officer to draw two salaries from the same fund. On Tuesday morning last, quite a number gathered around the barkentine Ella at Bolsa Chica to witness the novel scene of launching, and many were the dispointments when word was given that she proposed remaining on terra firma until 9 o'clock at night. The stockholders in the joint stock well elected the following directors last evening, to serve one year: R.L.Crowder, J.W.Anderson and HenryNielt. They propose starting this week, immediately erecting a windmill; and we intend soon to have a good supply of fine water. "Well, yes; here's to you." We refer to the fine dish of strawberries presented to us by a good-looking young lady friend. X.Y.Z. May 24th, 1876. When a Brooklyn woman wants a new dress and feels a little delicate about asking for it direct, she presents her husband with a nice beaded shaving-paper-case, filled with tissue from an old paper pattern. The first time he uses it he notices the little round holes in the paper and naturally enquires the reason, which gives her the chance to say with a regretful sigh that it's only a "Domestic Paper Fashion" that she would have used some time ago but for the reason that she saw he was poor just then and felt as if one ought to consume to help him along. Noble self-delial like this usually fattens things. we need is a medium by which we can exchange these gifts which nature has so lavishly bestowed upon us, for that circulating medium which we do not produce. An establishment for drying would enable us at a trifling cost to transport our luxuries to the utmost ends of the earth. Our lands cannot increase in value unless their productions can be disposed of, and we call the earnest attention of the capitalists in our midst, our Grangers and farmers, to this industry which will cause the wealth of the world to roll into their orchards and vineyards. We trust the day is not far distant when an establishment of this description will be located at Anaheim, and we are satisfied of the fact that the one already in operation at Los Angeles is a valuable industry which will bring wealth to that beautiful city and profit to its efficient and hospitable proprietor. We annex a table and statement which cannot be but interesting to our readers. TABLE Showing number pounds fresh fruit equal to one pound Alden fruit, and comparative cost of Alden fruits and equivalent of canned goods in San Francisco at retail: | Variety | No. Ibs. Fresh Value | Actual Price per Bean | Relative Price of Alden in Candles | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Apples | 8 | $40 | 1-3 | | apricots | 7½ | $50 | 1-6 | | Beets | 5 | $50 | 1-5 | | Charries | 6 | $50 | 2-5 | | Corn | 9 | $35 | 1-4 | | Currants | 7½ | $50 | 1-5 | | Acorns | 10 | $50 | 1-5 | | Onions | 10 | $50 | 1-10 | | Peaches | 10½ | $50 | 1-6 | | Pears | 11 | $40 | 1-4 | | Plums | 6 | $50 | 1-4 | | Prunes | 6 | $50 | 1-4 | | Pearls | 3 | $40 | 1-4 | | Pearls | 8 | $50 | 1-4 | | Raspberries | 5 | $50 | 1-5 | | Rhubarb | 11½ | $40 | 1-4 | | Tomatoes | 20 | $20 | 4-10 | The immense saving in freight in transporting these Goods to distant points is worthy of careful consideration by Country Merchants and Traders. To illustrate—One case of "Aden Onions" weighing 58 lbs. gross, is equivalent for all culinary purposes to 500 lbs., or 5 bags of fresh. Then again: One case of "Aden Pans" weighing green, 43 lbs., is equivalent to, and will go as far in family use, as seven cases of manned Pans, weighing 250 lbs. The same rule will apply to all the Fruits and Vegetables prepared under this pressure. A Statement from the Other Side. EDS. GAZETTE.—We wish, with your permission, to make a brief reply to the article in last week's WEEKLY GAZETTE on the Westminster school house question. No bid was received by the Trustees from such a firm as Cook & McLaughlin. A bid was received from McLaughlin & Caldwell, but the Trustees, upon inquiry, failed to learn that any such firm existed, and further inquiry failed to satisfy them that McLaughlin & Caldwell or either of them separately had ever taken a building contract, and, under the circumstances deemed it their duty to decline the bid. To the charge that the Board was interested in furnishing material, we reply that the contractors inform us that with the exception of a few nails their bill of materials was purchased from Foster Howard & Co. Los Angeles. The further statement in regard to the painting is entirely without foundation in fact. The truth is the school house has not been painted at all. The District not being able to have the build- ing painted at present and yet feeling the necessity of having the wood-work preserved, employed a young man to give the addition a prime cost. Being a matter of a very few dollars it was not thought necessary to give it by contract, but when Mr. Callan expressed dissatisfaction, he was invited to make a bid, and he did so, and the only reason that he did not get the job was that he was fairly underbid by a party just as competent to do the work. That the firm of Alward Bros. & Co. have had any connection with the school house contract in a speculative way, is maliciously false. Neither are the trustees, except Mr. Marquis, in any way connected with the said firm. The supplies for the school for the past 8 months have been purchased, on the requisition of the teacher, from Alward Bros. & Co., and, although the school has constantly growing, have cost the district 50 per cent. less than ever before for the same length of time, at least as far as the district has a record. We cordially invite the taxpayers of the District, who are interested in this matter, to call upon us and hear what we have to say, and examine the record for themselves, believing that in this way they can put themselves right and obtain more correct information than through columns of charge and countercharge, which must insure us the verdict of our neighbors. We will also say that to charges so grossly personal as these the author should attach his signature. And that, moreover, when it becomes generally known that the great light which has arisen in Westminster is the reflection of at least three giant intellects, (one an ex-trustee, and the others instructors, whose aspirations have been cruelly blighted by the present heathen Board.) the venom of their attack and their astonishing zeal for reform, will be more readily understood. Should any further light be desired on this subject, we will give some facts in relation to the former administration of some of those "sore-heads," which, for the credit of the district, we now withhold. JOSIAH McCoy, W. J. PATTERSON, J. F. MARQUIS. BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND MUSIC. THE latest publications are always to be held at our place as soon as issued. Special attention paid to orders from the country. 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Everything in the Sewing Machine, Musical Instrument and Pattern line, at A. M. JANES, d&w] 60 & 62 Spring street, Los Angeles, Col. M. LUBERG Victoria Jeweler Centre St., London. Every description of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry carefully repaired and warranted. A fine assortment of Jewelry on hand. AGENTS, Make no engagements till you see our NEW BOOK, Which in thrilling interest, sterling metal, elegance and cheapness, has absolutely no equal. It is "THE THUNDER" for the Centennial period—takes on sight. The North American Harbor says it is "deserving of unqualified praise," we anticipate for it an extensive popularity. The Dubuque Times says: "Just such a work as ANAHEIM Sturage Warehouse, Is now open for the storage of GRAIN, WOOL, And other merchandise. Liberal Advances Made AND GOODS Forwarded and sold on Commission IN BEST MARKETS. A. Guy Smith & Co., Centre Street, near Railroad Depot. A.Guy Smith & Co. Planing, Sawing, and Moulding Mill. AND LUMBER YARD Center Street, near Railroad Depot, ANAHEIM. A full assortment of both Humboldt Redwood and Oregon Pine Lumber. Rough, Surfaced, Tongued and Grooved, and rustic. Also Fence Posts, Shingles, Shakes, Lathe, Battens and Pickets. DOORS, SASHES & BLINDS Also a good Assortment of Builders' Hardware. Malls, Sorrows, Locke, Hingeen Eto., Etc. STUFF FOR Bee Hives, Grape Boxes, etc., Furnished in any shape at short notice. AGENTS, Make no engagements till you see our NEW BOOK, Which in thrilling interest, sterling most, elegance and cheapness, has absolutely no equal. It is "The Time" for the Centennial period— takes on sight. The North American Warays it is "deserving of unqualified praise." The Dubuque Times says: "Just such a work as thousands of the American people will be glad to possess." The Detroit Advertiser calls it preferable to any yet published." Any amount man or woman of good address insured, large profits and steady work for a year. For fall particulars address J.B.FORD & CO. San Francisco. For Sale. A new First-class Buffalo PITTS' Threshing Machine! PARTIES wishing to purchase one call upon REV.JOB. MUTT or J.MCDONALD, San Juan Capistrano. For Sale. THE STOCK and fixtures and lease of a Variety Store, in Anaheim, Los Angeles County, Cal. Stock principally consisting of books, stationery and fancy goods, hooks and shoes, etc. Best location in the town. Black building, fine fixtures. A bargain can be had by addressing. EDWARD EVEY. Anaheim, Los Angeles Co., Cal. Notice. NOTICE is hereby given to all parties indebted to J.S.Roberts that his books, containing all of his accounts, have been issued over to Thompson & Farners, of Los Angeles; that all bills on said books must be paid to them, and not to J.S.Roberts. All parties indebted to J.S.Roberts are requested to make fundraising payment to meet my offer in Anaheim to more costs. AGency for Thompson & Farners, May 22d, 1876. Wheelwright Wanted. THE UNDERMINED, a handsome man in Washington will agree to build a ship and give the use of its free of charge to any good wheelwright who is destined of doing business at Washington. But full participation apply to: T.D.CULTER. Virginia.