anaheim-gazette 1876-09-16

INAKEIM GAZETTE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 1875. BRIGHT PROSECTION. In this, the winter of our discontent; when the town seems to be afflicted by almost a paule regarding money matters, when patience seems to have seemed to be a virtue, and the plan of aboving the unfortunate to the wall seems to have become fashionable; when the only profitable employment seems to be that of the lawyer and constable, it may perhaps be well for us to pause and consider whether we are the most unfortunate beings on earth—whether our business interests are paralyzed, whether we are slowly but surely drifting to financial ruin, or whether, on the contrary, we are and have been for the past year, in spite of the acknowledged fullness of the times and the stringency of the money market everywhere, making firm and rapid strides towards wealth and prosperity. The numerous improvements in the town, in the shape of buildings, are patent to every eye; and the fact that our increasing population rendered them necessary, is demonstrated by their occupation. A few hours ride through the flourishing settlements that adjoin us, a brief survey of the number of new houses, stores, barns and fences, a glance at the numerous stages, heavily laden with passengers and freight, that leave our depot upon the arrival of every train, will convince the most skeptical that our farming lands are filling up with people. A scrutiny of our freight lists from steamer and cars will prove that the incoming population have brought with them necessities and wants, which ABOUT CALIFORNIA WHEN. Notwithstanding the drooping condition of our wine interests, says the Napa Reporter, some of those who deal in and manufacture the article are not wholly discouraged. We had a conversation with Mr. Van Bever the other day upon the subject, and found him far from being depressed. Mr. Van Bever tells us that he has now on hand about 80,000 gallons of wine of last year's vintage, which he is working off. Prices he admits are very low but still he finds sales, and if the quality of the wine is kept up to a good standard it will finally work its way into public favor, both here and abroad, and we will then have as much business as we want. He especially depreciates, as do all our first-class manufacturers, the making and offering of inferior wines. Far better make it into vinegar, or let the hogs eat the grapes, than put upon the market wines which will bring us into bad repute. Mr. Van Bever has a large claret trade, and will probably work hereafter to make as much of that wine as possible. To make a good article of claret, we should have proper grapes, which leads us to ask the question: Why do our grape-growers hesitate in regard to grafting the Mission vines with the Zinfandel or other valuable kinds? But little is doing in brandy manufacture, as the high tariff renders the business unprofitable. IMPORTANCE OF FORESTS. At the nineteenth annual meeting of the Scottish Aboricultural Society, held recently, the president, in his inaugural address, alluded to the beneficial effects of the maintenance of a due proportion of forest land in every country, from the shelter it gives in ground, and among three or four inches a very quiet top stratum and fine scale within, warms from the sea. The story different from si Francisco. Boxes, dishes, procelain. The prices charged buyers were green trade was kept up three and four days change their souvenir of the most for the difficult problem so very exorbitant public were bound so the Japs made part of the enclosure devoted to articles various. WOODS OR SMALL trinkets—baskets, fans, etc., most abundant; Juiles, in Hebrew scripted on some paper salesmen were surplus but it is more like Jacob. There was from Tunis, and a Perla, not in read. The Turks had a one might be w dressed in their n sold ice cream; can an opportunity to bacoo from a Turk lady sat behind th took the money. try the cream and rest awhile. Steamer w A San Francisco at the office of Go to ascertain the m their shipping in railroad to Los An answer any quest public the benefi and presumptions "What is the through the flourishing settlements that adjoin us, a brief survey of the number of new houses, stores, barns and fences, a glance at the numerous stages, heavily laden with passengers and freight, that leave our depot upon the arrival of every train, will convince the most skeptical that our farming lands are filling up with people. A scrutiny of our freight lists from steamer and cars will prove that the incoming population have brought with them necessities and wants, which tax our business houses to the utmost to supply, and the fact that the new-comers bring with them the means of procuring those necessities is demonstrated by the possession of them. That our resources are rapidly being developed and are enhancing our wealth is proved by the establishment of the conveniences demanded by those developments. A year ago the crops raised in our fields were stored at Anaheim Landing and in the back rooms of a few stores in town, and there was still abundance of empty space. To-day, the large, new warehouse at Newport is loaded with the products of the soil, requiring extra steamers to transport it. Two new warehouses at the depot are crammed from floor to roof with the golden wealth of our farmers, and additional facilities are in process of erection. New machinery has been brought into requisition by the rapidly increasing demands of our valley. The steam whistle sounds in our ears daily telling us of the constant employment of our mills. The establishment of a fruit dryer gives evidence that the increasing wealth of our orchards has rendered another wealth-acquiring enterprise a necessity. The shipments of iron and carriage timber and the establishment of new manufactories, are evidences that our manufacturing interests are increasing. In short, no sensible man who watches the signs of progress can feel otherwise than satisfied that, instead of being on the road to rain and oblivion, this section is dashing ahead with rapid steps toward the position of a wealthy, prosperous community. ALDEN WINE. The San Francisco Alta has had its attention called to what may be called Alden wine, made at Jackson, Amador county, from grapes which had been partially dried in the Alden fruit-drying establishment before pressing. Our thought on hearing of the process was that it was a waste of labor, for the grapes can in many districts be safely left upon the vines until they IMPORTANCE OF FORESTS. At the nineteenth annual meeting of the Scottish Aboricultural Society, held recently, the president, in his inaugural address, alluded to the beneficial effects of the maintenance of a due proportion of forest land in every country, from the shelter it gives in spring and protection from high winds, as well as to the common belief that malaria and flights of locusts and noxious insects, etc., are often arrested by belts of forests. He then proceeded to sketch the evils that have followed the reckless cutting down of indigenous wood in many countries, where, only when it was too late, have measures been adopted for preserving the forests. He urged the necessity of prudence and caution in all operations which, on a large scale, interfere with the primeval arrangements of the organic and inorganic world. [FOR THE GAZETTE.] Recollections of the Centennial. No. VIII. One of the most interesting exhibitions in the Art Gallery was the specimens of ROMAN AND FLORENTINE MOSAIC. Two specimens of the former represented the Forum and St. Peters. These were nearly four feet long and two and a half feet wide. It is quite astonishing to see with what skill the artists put together these little bits of glass, so choosing the colors, as to make small scenes on brooches and on earrings, but when twelve square feet are covered, the work assumes a magnitude quite astounding. Of the Florentine mosaic there were a large number of specimens. These were mostly confined to tops of tables and stands. The material was black marble. In the center were boquets of flowers, and around the edge were wreaths. The colored glass used was in some way set down into the black marble so that the surface was quite smooth and the joint perfect. It seems as if the flower was a part of the marble. The entire surface is ground to one smooth level. These articles were for sale at prices ranging from $100 to $2000; and one large center table, mounted on a most elaborately carved rosewood stand, was marked at $4000. In the United States Department were some of the finest landscapes in the whole collection. Two in particular attracted the writer's attention; one was a view looking up Trenton Falls; the other was a view in California, by Mr. Hill. In the GERMAN DEPARTMENT Was a large picture representing homage paid to Germany after some remarkable historical event. It was a large spiritful group, and attract- ALDEN WINE. The San Francisco Alta has had its attention called to what may be called Alden wine, made at Jackson, Amador county, from grapes which had been partially dried in the Alden fruit-drying establishment before pressing. Our thought on hearing of the process was that it was a waste of labor, for the grapes can in many districts be safely left upon the vines until they get too dry for pressing. A sip at the glass convinced us that the two processes are not the same in their results. The Alden wine differs from that made from over-ripe grapes, or at least the sample which we tried is different from any other wine known to us. It is a red wine, resembling port in color and body, but it has a tart flavor not found in the over-ripe grape. It is good enough to justify the making of a considerable quantity, so as to show what can be done. Of course it is a sweet wine; no wine made on a similar principle can be dry. The condensation of the juice by partial drying accumulates more sugar than can be converted into spirit by the ordinary period of fermentation, and unless the conversion is complete, the wine cannot be classed as dry. We repeat the suggestion made last year in the Alta, that our wine-makers should try the experiment of producing condensed wine by distilling it, boiling down the residue to a syrup, and mixing the syrup with the spirit for transportation. When used, an equal or double measure of water is to be added. This is the principle on which condensed beer is produced, and the result being satisfactory with that beverage, is at least worth a trial with wine. Now, as in previous years, the wine makers are seriously bothered to provide wines. Exchanges all say, "Look out for counterfeit half dollar coins dated 1853, 1861, and 1870." It's the other kind we are looking out for, and without much success, either." GERMAN DEPARTMENT Was a large picture representing homage paid to Germany after some remarkable historical event. It was a large and spirited group, and attracted many admirers. In the French department was a queer picture representing the hanging of five young men by King David. It is said that the mother of some of the number watched the hanging corpses by day and by night keeping away the beasts and the birds of prey. The picture represents these stalwart youths hanging dead. The painter has so closely represented dead bodies, both in the color and the contour of the muscles, that it cannot be questioned but the young men are dead, and in contrast thereto is the form of the mother, full of life, of anger, of anxiety, and with a huge club driving off a ravenous bird. The picture is a terrible one; observers would like to pass it by, but they cannot—everyone must look. The picture presents a fit subject for some such artist as Dore. THE ANNEX Is larger than the Main Gallery, and is far more interesting. Think of thirty large rooms, each forty feet square; and all opening into each other from the corners, these with high walls, covered with paintings. In many of the rooms are statuary; in some, monstrous figure, reaching nearly to the ceiling. In one room workmen were putting up a huge equestrian figure. It lay in places on the floor, and it seemed as if its greatness had been brought low. The artisans were putting it up in sections, hoisting each by a rope or pallay. It would not be strange if some of the paintings were poor, but most of them were of a high order, and a month's study would not have completely revealed the wealth of greatness gathered there. Directly in the rear of the art gallery is the BARAER OF THE JAPANESE. This is a thorough oriental structure, and, as it rests on a side hill, it is approached by low terraces, held in position by rows of stilts stuck in the ground, and saved off at the height of three or four inches. The building has a very quiet appearance, with its strange roof and its projecting windows; but the staggered thing of all is the active salamander within, and the wonderful wares from the most Eastern Isle of the Sea. The stock in trade was not different from similar stores in San Francisco. Bazen, baskets, canes, fans, dishes, proclaim ware, bronze, etc. The prices charged were high, and the buyers were green and eager, so a brisk trade was kept up, customers standing three and four deep, waiting to exchange their greenbacks for some souvenir of the Centennial. To get the most for the least money was a difficult problem where all prices were so very exorbitant. But the good public were bound to buy at any price, so the Jape made money. In another part of the enclosure is a small stand devoted to articles made from the various WOODS OF PALESTINE, Small trinkets—paper-cutters, card-baskets, fans, etc. Olive wood was most abundant, and Jerusalem or Judah, in Hebrew characters, were inscribed on some part of the article. The salesmen were supposed to be Syrians, but it is more likely they were sons of Jacob. There was a Bazaar of goods from Tunis, and also from Turkey and Persia, not in readiness for customers. The Turks had a coffee house, in which one might be waited on by Turkish dressed in their native costume. They sold ice cream, cake, coffee, wine and an opportunity to smoke Turkish tobacco from a Turkish pipe. A Turkish lady sat behind the Cashier's desk and took the money. We will go in and try the cream and coffee and cake, and rest awhile. J. M. A. Steamer vs. Railroad. A San Francisco Post reporter called at the office of Goodall, Perkine & Co., to ascertain the anticipated effect on their shipping interests of the new railroad to Los Angeles. Mr. Goodall, the cashier, courteously offering to answer any questions, and give the public the benefit of his knowledge and presumptions, the reporter asked: "What is the immediate effect of ground, and saved off at the height of three or four inches. The building has a very quiet appearance, with its strange roof and its projecting windows; but the staggered thing of all is the active salamander within, and the wonderful wares from the most Eastern Isle of the Sea. The stock in trade was not different from similar stores in San Francisco. Bazen, baskets, canes, fans, dishes, proclaim ware, bronze, etc. The prices charged were high, and the buyers were green and eager, so a brisk trade was kept up, customers standing three and four deep, waiting to exchange their greenbacks for some souvenir of the Centennial. To get the most for the least money was a difficult problem where all prices were so very exorbitant. But the good public were bound to buy at any price, so the Jape made money. In another part of the enclosure is a small stand devoted to articles made from the various" Westminster Home. [Regular Correspondence of the Gazette] Planting potatoes for annual crop still continues. They are expected to be worth at least one dollar per cental, net, before Spring, which would make about fifty dollars per acre. Con. Howe has been raising some magnificent potatoes of the Brownell's Beauty variety, from seed imported from New York. They seem to yield wonderfully, as one party, who purchased twenty pounds of seed from him last winter, raised from them 1,500 pounds; and another who planted four pounds raised 254. Mr. Howe has planted most of his stock again for a second crop. About the poorest return for the finest crop of potatoes is reported as follows: Seventy six sacks shipped to Los Angeles, and 48 were sold, and the net proceeds returned to him, viz., $4.70; out of which he has to pay for seed, planting, cultivating, digging, seeding and hauling to depot. The commission merchant absconded with the balance! The new circulars of the Land Company give much satisfaction. Your Santa Ana correspondent is imposed on. Our people are paying for their land as fast as possible, and no claim is made that there is any Government land in our limits. The intelligent squatters south of us expressly disclaim the expectation in any event of having any part of the Bolas ranch declared Government land except on the extreme southeast border, and it is for this they are cottending. Our people are not interested in the result. Of course, there are fools ready to believe anything, and knaves ready to take advantage of it. Hence, lands have been squatted on close to our lines, but not a single piece in our limits is held adversely to the claims of the Company. The impostor Stanley, who lost his wife by heart-disease, and had his barn burned the same day, &c., &c., has been here, and, although his reward was not large, it was enough to entitle him to a birth in the Penitentiary. Let him be shown up. Anyone who attends it to Washington in charge of an artillery regiment, at a great cost to the nation. The Dead Letter Department worried over it several days and nights and then wrote me (at a cost of three cents) that I could have my letter for a three cent stamp or its equivalent in coin. I like an ass; sent for it, thinking it might contain a legacy, and yesterday it arrived in a man-of-war; at vast expense to the government, and was brought to these premises by three companies of marines and a mortar battery, all of whom staid to supper. The letter had nothing in it but a doctor's bill. On the same day I received a heavy letter from England, with a one-penny stamp on it, and the words "Collect 18 pence." It had been forwarded from Hartford without ever going to the Dead Letter Department. The conundrum I wish to ask is this: If a letter be underpaid, would it not be as well to do it up in a rag and send it along, taking the risk of collecting the deficit at the other end, as used to be the custom before we learned so much? However Steamer vs. Railroad. A San Francisco Post reporter called at the office of Goodall, Perkins & Co., to ascertain the anticipated effect on their shipping interests of the new railroad to Los Angeles. Mr. Goodall, the cashier, courteously offering to answer any questions, and give the public the benefit of his knowledge and presumptions, the reporter asked: "What is the immediate effect of the completion of the railroad?" "Very trifling; freight is coming in as usual, and the diminution in the number of passengers is very slight." "Do you suppose that eventually it will force you to discontinue running?" "Not at all; but, on the contrary, we hope and believe that the railroad will conduct to our good by opening up a large extent of country all the way to Arizona; and as there is always a certain class of freight that will prefer the necessarily cheaper rates, though longer time of transportation by water, we shall be the gainer by the increase in quantity of that class." "But how will it be in the case of passengers?" "Well, most persons prefer to avoid sea-sickness if they can, and the twelve hours gained by the cars will be of value to business men; but at the same time the immigrant will think less of the sea-sickness and more of the other advantages which are all in his favor on the water route. By steamer he will get passage, berth and food, for $8, and reach Los Angeles in thirty-six hours; while by rail the fare is $10, exclusive of food, and the time will be forty-four hours. For the first-class passenger though $7, his sleeping-berth and his meals dearer, by rail it is twelve hours nearer." "Do you intend any opposition?" "Not the least. It would be not only foolish and perhaps suicidal for us, but it is moreover entirely unnecessary. And, besides that, a most friendly feeling exists between us. As I said before we believe that we are to be benefitted by the road." "Will you attempt to shorten the time now occupied in the passage?" "Yes, we will attempt to shorten by two hours, although we have always heretofore made excellent time. Thirty-six hours is the time now taken, but we shall endeavor to do it in thirty-four hereafter." Conference Appointment. The M. E. Conference for Southern California adjourned sine die on Saturday evening. The following is a list of appointments of Ministers of Southern California for the ensuing year: Los Angeles District, A. M. Hough, P. E. Los Angeles—Geo. S. Hickey. East Los Angeles and Pasadena—C. Schelling. Florence and Santa Monica—A. Bland and John Allen. Compton—M. M. Bovard. Riverdale—J. L. Mann. Orange and Anaheim—F. D. Bovard. Orange Items. Regular Correspondence of the Gazette. The Republican meeting at the school house on Monday evening was better attended from the surrounding vicinity than from Orange proper. Why was this thusly? The Photograph car of Messrs. Cook & Vail put in an appearance on Monday evening; they located on one of the Plaza lots and the town now appears on the metropolitan order. L. J. Lockhart is in Los Angeles whiling the happy hours away as special juror, etc. James Huntington has disposed of his large nursery stock and will lead a retired life for a while. Rev. Knighten of Ventura is stopping for a few days with Mr. Stamps, and calling on his many friends in this vicinity. The firm of Parker & Armor "builders" are now at work on C. E. Frenche's fine residence on the Joaquin Ranch. Joel Hayward and wife, and Mrs. Howell, of Sau Diego county, are spending a few days at D.C. Hayward's preparing for a trip to the Catalina Islands. Dr. Worrell has returned from his trip to the upper part of the State. General Nap Donovan, of the Valley News was in town on Tuesday, but he did not look lonely worth a cent. Mr. Bramble has destroyed the fine row of blue-gum trees along his fence, claiming them to be injurious to the soil for a scope of several feet. Dr. Joslin will reside for the time being at Mrs. Granville's residence. A short visit to Santa Ana this week reminded us that that town is almost as large as Orange. The dance given by the young gens at the I. O. O.F. hall on Friday night was an enjoyable affair, and lovers of the waltz anxiously awaited next. Dr Hayward is stowing away the largest number of pumpkins we have yet seen in this vicinity. Good for you, Doc, we will call often when pumpkin pies get ripe. D.K. Shrode was in town last week from the Trabuca. He prefers mountains and bees to anything else. We learn that a youth hereabouts brought to these premises by three companies of marines and a mortar battery, all of whom stald to supper. The letter had nothing in it but a doctor's bill. On the same day I received a heavy letter from England, with a one-penny stamp on it, and the words "Collect 18 pence." It had been forwarded from Hartford without ever going to the Dead Letter Department: The conundrum I wish to ask is: If a letter be underpaid, would it not be as well to do it up in a rag and send it along, taking the risk of collecting the deficit at the other end, as used to be the custom before we learned so much? However, the expense which I (and the government) incurred in the transmission of a doctor's bill, which I did not want, and do not value now that I have got it, was not the gravest feature of this unfortunate episode. The Postmaster General was removed from the Cabinet for not collecting storage for the six days that my letter remained in the Dead Letter office. It seems to me that this punishment was inconspicuously disproportioned to the offense. Mark Twain. Elmira, N.Y., July 29, 1876. [It was characteristic of Mr. Twain's kind heart that he prepaid the postage on the foregoing letter with stamps amounting to 39 cents, when 3 cents would doubtless have answered every purpose.]—Ed. Post.] The M. E. Conference for Southern California adjourned sine die on Saturday evening. The following is a list of appointments of Ministers of Southern California for the ensuing year: Los Angeles District, A. M. Hough, P. E. Los Angeles—Geo. S. Hickey. East Los Angeles and Pasadena—C. Schelling. Florence and Santa Monica—A. Bland and John Allen. Compton—M. M. Bovard. Riverside—J. L. Mann. Orange and Anaheim—F. D. Bovand. San Bernardino—To be supplied. San Diego—T. F. Houts. San Diego Circuit—To be supplied. Westminster—To be supplied. Julian—To be supplied. Santa Ana—J. D. Crum. Pomona—I. M. Lehly. O. S. Frambes, Principal Los Angeles Academy. Santa Barbara District—P. Y. Cool, P. E. Santa Barbara—S. Bowers. Golita—G. W. Tarr. San Buenaventura—W. A. Knighten. Ventura Circuit—J. M. Campbell. Santa Maria—J. H. Hawley. Lompoc—J. C. Green. San Luis Obispo—F. S. Woodcock. Cambria—To be supplied. Visalia—S. S. Petersa. Plano—C. P. Station. Grangeville—J. McKelvey. Bakemfield—To be supplied. Kernville—To be supplied. Mojave—To be supplied. Tule, Indian Mission—C. C. Belknap. The Santa Ana Republicans have had printed at the GAZETTE office postern announcing political gatherings at that town. Judge Swift will speak next Monday night; Hon. J. J. Maxwell on Saturday, Sept 28, and Hon. J. G. Eastman has consented to speak, but the time has not been definitely fixed. The Republican Club met at Blankenstein's Drug Store on Wednesday evening, and savannah new members were enrolled. The Club now number 150 persons. Mr. Gea, C. Knox resigned his position as Secretary of the Club, and Mr. James Villas was closed in his place. A committee of S. J. Lowe, D. R. Pagua, John Fisher and James Villas were appointed to receive the Hon. John P. Smith on Wednesday night. The dance given by the young gents at the I. O. O.F. hall on Friday night was an enjoyable affair, and lovers of the waltz anxiously await the next. Dr Hayward is stowing away the largest number of pumpkins we have yet seen in this vicinity. Good for you, Doc, we will call often when pumpkin pies get ripe. D.K.Shrode was in town last week from the Trabuca. He prefers mountains and bees to anything else. We learn that a youth hereabouts got his foot in it by trying to squirm. She says $500,000 will pay for her busted hopes. Mr.Wicks, the popular young attornof Santa Ana, visited our town last week. Our hotel boasts of a horse that fell 400 feet (more or less) over a precipice with a deer lashed to his back; the horse is now well, the deer, he is—is welter. Two young innocent-looking chaps floated around over the streets behind a mule, showing their dexterity at horsemuleship, champing peanuts and peaches. We hope their mother will keep a strict eye on those chaps, for their future looks exceedingly dark. X.Y.Z. September 14th, 1876. The Santa Monica Outlook has the following pleasant notice: Rev.J.D.Crum, pastor of the Santa Monica M.E Church during the past year, has been appointed to the charge at Santa Ana.Mr.Crum came to our little burg as the pioneer minister, and for a time preached wherever he could find a room. But he was not the least discouraged.He followed jin the line of his duty, cheerfully and hopefully and never for a moment faltered in making the most of the means within his reach.He finally succeeded in building a neat little church edifice and purchasing an organ, which he leaves to his successor almost free from debt.Mr.Crum will leave Santa Monica with the best wishes of the entire community following him.Woebear for him from the people among whom he is about to lend that cardial wrenge due a christian gentleman. "I'll say thirty," she replied in her pocket. "Can't do it, madam." "Then I'll say thirty-one." "Can't do it." "Thirty-two." "Don't block the way, madam." "See here, Mister Showman, with a cage of hyenas, that's my last offer. If you want the cash, all right; if you don't, why say the word." "Stand one side, madam, if you please," was the reply, and she stood.She went over to a stand and bought a glass of red lemonade, and then took a scout among the canvass.Just as the performance began some boy caught sight of a pair of shoes kicking the air under the edge of a tent,and some people inside were surprised to see a woman's head come up between the benches.A body followed the head, an umbrella followed the body,and as she got a seat and a brace for her back,she smiled benignly and remarked: "Thirty-two cents saved to buy pickles for winter,and now let the performance go on." A New York correspondent of The Boston Journal writes: "Bessie Turner is living in our neighborhood.Her financial condition is not affluent.Her $140,which she is said to have received at the trial,did not go far.The books that were published in her name were written for her by a friend,and she received $1,000 for the two.She has not been successful in her efforts to get employment,and claims to be in necessitous circumstances.She has talent enough for a teacher or governess;but her services are not in demand.She borrowed a few dollars of a personal friend the other day,stating that she was actually in need.She has had one or two places,but remained only a short time.Mrs.Tilden lives in a quiet way in Brooklyn with her mother.She is almost completely isolated.She supports herself by giving music lessons in a few families within the circle in which she moves;and in this manner she will spend her winter." The lady who has the smallest feet in America is the wife of a cousin of Sing Lee, proprietor of a San Francisco cowash house.Her foot is 22 inches long,2 inches broad in the middle,and 1 inch at the toe.She wears white satin stalkings,and bliss satin slippers embroidered in silver.A correspondent of the Louisville Courier-Journal carries a tape-measure,and has had her foot in his lap." BY TELEGRAPH LAWRENCE; Mr., Sept. 12. The celebrated试ling stallion Ethan Allen died here yesterday. His record for a long time was unequalit, being 2:15. Among his progeny are some of the finest trotters in America. PORTLAND, Me., Sept. 12. Twenty-eight towns in Maine give Connor 56,918, Talbot 43,920. The same towns in 1875 gave Connor 42,184; Roberts, 39,478. The Republican net gain in these towns is 9,292. Returns from twenty towns in Somerset county give a Republican majority of 805 for Connor. The whole country ticket is elected and five of the eight State representatives are Republicans. All but three towns in Androscoggin county gives Connor 4,251, Talbot 8,180, Gage, soft money, 284. Last year the same towns gave 3,103 Republican and 2,470 Democratic votes. The remaining towns last year gave Connor 258, Roberts, 205 votes. All the Representatives and whole County ticket are elected. Lincoln county will be very close. Connor's majority will be about 25 in total of about 4,550. The county officers are about evenly divided. Five of the six Representatives are Republicans. Nearly full returns from Knox county make it certain that the Republicans will have about 63 majority in the county on the vote for Governor, and elect all the county ticket except a Senator and a Clerk of the Court. In Farmington county all the Republican Representatives to the Legislature are elected except one. They also elect the Senator and the county ticket by an increased majority. Waltho county has gone largely Republican, while the Republican county ticket is elected and all of the eight representatives to the Legislature. Eight towns in Aroostook county give Powers, Republican, for Congress 821, Danford, Democratic 643. The same towns last year Plaised, Republican, 624; Madegan, Democrat, 642. The county has probably gone Republican. NEW YORK, Sept. 12. THENON, N. J., Sept. 12. The Electoral Convention met today, ex-Gov. Parker, Chairman, Dean Parker and W. W. Stephens were chosen Electors at Larger. The Committee on Resolutions reported, and the convention approved the platform adopted at St. Louis, and the letters of acceptance of the nominees of the National Convention. They ratify the nomination of Tideman and Hendricks as men unusually fitted to bring about the reforms the country so much needs. No further resolutions were offered and the meeting adjourned. BOSTON, Mass., Sept 12. A special says that the Republicans have swept every Congressional District. Thomas R. Reed was elected to the First District by about 1,000 majority; Wm. H. Frye in the Second District by about 2,000; Stephen B. Lindsey in the Third District by 4,500 majority; Palne in the Fourth District by 2,000; and Pale, in the Fifth District by 2,500. ALBANY, Sept. 12. The Democratic delegates are again assembling, two special trains having left here this evening. The Convention will re-assemble to-morrow,and it is understood that the work will be finished in one day. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14. FLOUR—In jobbing lots, best extra steady at $5 25@5 50,silver. WHEAT—The export movement is very active; 22 cargoes having been cleared thus far this month. Shipping,$1 47@1 52%; milling.at $1 60@1 50. BARLEY—The inquiry for brewing for shipments East continues active.Sale of choice coast brewing at $1 05;choice Chevallier,$1 40;feed $90@256,half silver. OATS—Choice feed,$1 77½,half silver.From this figure different grades range down to $1 40. POTATOES—Halfinoon Bay,70@85e;Cuffley's Cove,$1 17@1 10;sweet,$87¢o. HAY—Steady at $7 50@13 50 per ton. CORN—Good large yellow,$1 20 half silver. RVE-$1 50. GREENBACKS-01@914. INGTON county all the Republican Representatives to the Legislature are elected except one: They also elect the Senator and the county ticket by an increased majority. Waltho county has gone largely Republican, while the Republican county ticket is elected and all of the eight representatives to the Legislature. Eight towns in Aroostook county give Powers, Republican, for Congress 821; Danford, Democratic 643. The same towns last year Plaisted, Republican, 624; Madegan, Democrat, 642. The county has probably gone Republican. NEW YORK, Sept. 12. Two cases of yellow fever have been reported by the Board of Health of this city. The first was John Evans, a wealthy business man of Savannah, who died after fashionable hotel on Broadway; the second a sailor, who was found sick at a sailor's boarding house at 61 Market street. Prominent physicians say there is no cause for alarm, as the season is too far advanced for the spread of the epidemic. CHICAGO, Sept. 12. The Times' Washington special says that it is known here by an official correspondence of Gov. Tilden, that the latter has carefully prepared a statement for publication upon the subject of his income tax returns. His statement will be so clear and strong that it will forever dispose of the charge made against him. Some Democratic advisers here think this charge is being made to divert attention from the prosecution of the Government's maladministration; that it should never have been noticed, and that the Democrats should never have relaxed a strictly offensive campaign to be placed on the defensive. Tilden's delay is explained on this ground and upon his extreme conservatism in acting hastily in an important matter. He never moves until he has made all of his facts, so as to make his action, when taken, final. His statement will be sent to Congressman Hewitt, at Newport, for publication within the next two or three days. It will be published in connection with the statement from the Internal Revenue Bureau, furnished recently to Hewitt. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12. It is stated here on the authority of certain commissioners that California has been fortunate in the matter of the awards on wines. Wool is in fair demand and prices are firm. The supply is limited. California fine and medium 20@27; coarse 13@14. RICHMOND, Sept. 12. Ex-Gov. Henry A. Wise died at his residence in this city at half-past 12 o'clock to-day. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12. Dr. Mears, health officer, in his report on the present prevalence of small-pox says: As to the cause of its spread, I do unhesitatingly declare my belief that this is caused by the presence in our midst of 30,000 unserupulous lying and treacherous Chinamen who have disregarded our sanitary laws, and concealed and are concealing their cases of small-pox, which are only known to exist by certificates of their deaths, furnished by our city physician, unless by accident some cleared thus far this month. Shipping $1 47 @1 52; milling at $1 50 @1 56; BARLEY—The inquiry for brewing for shipments East continues active. Sale of choice coast brewing at $1 05; choice Chevallier, $1 40; feed $90 @30e, half silver. OATS—Choice feed, $1 77½; half silver. From this figure different grades range down to $1 40. POTATOES—Halfmoon Bay, 70@85e; Cuffey's Cove, $1 lrf @1 10; sweet, 87£o. HAY—Steady at $7 50 @13 50 per ton. CORN—Good large yellow, $1 20 half silver. RYE—$1 50. GREENBACKS—01@91£. EUREKA, Nov., Sept. 13. Mary Irwin, alias Hogeye Mary, who fatally stabbed Kato Miller, alias Bulldog Kate, on the night of September 1st, was examined in the Justice's court to-day and held to answer to the charge of murder, without bail. Edgar Mills, President of the Eureka and Palisades narrow guage railroad, I. L. Sequa, John W. Shaw and Thon Bell, capitalists, and P. Everts, Superintendent of the road, arrived here Saturday and proceeded South with the intention of velving the country from here to the Colorado river, with the idea of extending the railroad from this place to a point on that river. WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 13. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue is encouraged to believe from reports of the officials throughout the country and from evidence which reached the department, of the increased activity among distilleries and tobacco dealers manifested by the demand for revenue stamps, that there will be a very considerable increase in the revenue during the present year over last year. Other returns to the Internal Revenue office are very encouraging and indicate, in the opinion of officials here, a more cheerful condition of business affairs throughout the country. PORTLAND, Me., Sept. 13. The returns thus far give 100 Republican and 21 Democratic Representatives are elected. There are 30 towns to hear from, which will probably make make a final showing of 11 Republicans and 40 Democrats. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13. The tables holding the California fruit at the Pomological Half are crowded with admiring spectators and customers. California grapes are rapidly selling at thirty cents per pound. The tables of other fruit are comparatively deserted. California Tolay and Malaga grapes are making quite show about the Centennial restaurants. Col. Hess and other California wine-dealers have spoken against the awards, basing said protest on the remark of one of the judges that there was not a sample of good California wine on exhibition. BALTIMORE, Sept. 13. The Democratic Electoral Convention here selected Col. Fred Palne and Richard B. Carmichael Electors at Large. The resolutions endorse the St. Louis platform and the nomination of Tilden and Hendricks. They favor the resumption of speeled payments without unnecessary or artificial contraction, and without disturbance. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12. Dr. Mears, health officer, in his report on the present prevalence of small-pox says: As to the cause of its spread, I do unhesitatingly declare my belief that this is caused by the presence in our midst of 30,000 unscrupulous, lying and treacherous Chinamen who have disregarded our sanitary laws, and concealed and are concealing their cases of small-pox, which are only known to exist by certificates of their deaths, furnished by our city physician, unless by accident some living case is discovered. Worse than this, as a rule their dead bodies are removed to some obscure place from the residence in which they died; so that it is impossible to infect their houses, for by no ingenuity can it be discovered whence the dead bodies have been removed. SACRAMENTO, Sept. 11. An Executive pardon was issued today to F. A. B. Ohlofski, convicted in Los Angeles in June, 1873, of involuntary manslaughter, and sentenced to seven years' imprisonment. The evidence presented to the Governor shows the killing to have been accidental. SALEM, Ogn. Sept. 12. The Governor's message was read today before both branches of the Legislature. A resolution was introduced in the Senate and passed, appointing a committee to investigate the affairs of the Insane Asylum and Penitentiary, which resolution was concurred in by the House. BOSTON, Sept. 12. The Woman Suffrage Committee on nominations reported the following candidates: For Governor; John J. Baker; Lieut.-Governor, D. C. Eddy; Secretary of State, D. B. Gursey; Treasurer and Receiver, Gen. D. N. Skillings; Auditor, J. H. Orme; Attorney-General, Orvin T. Gray. COLUMNUS, Ohio, Sept. 12. About forty gentlemen met here today as the State Greenback Convention. They decided not to nominate a State ticket. Carey was present, and spoke earnestly against a ticket, claiming that, as many of the prominent greenback men of the State had participated in the late Democratic State Convention of Ohio, which adopted a greenback plank in the platform, it would be unwise to repudiate that platform. BENSON CARNET and G. R. Eddys were chosen absurdly large, and a committee selected to appointe the other BALTIMORE, Sept. 12. The Democratic Electoral Convention here selected Col. Fred Paine and Richard B. Carmlehael Electors at Large. The resolutions endorse the St. Louis platform and the nomination of Tilden and Hendricks. They favor the resumption of specie payments without unnecessary or artificial contraction, and without disturbing industry, trade and commerce. They declare that the public expenditures should be reduced to one hundred millions annually, exclusive of the interest on the public debt. They denounce the recent order of the Attorney-General, proclaim the right of free speech, denounce all attempts at violence intended to abridge this sacred right, and pledge their efforts to guarantee citizens all their rights without regard to race or color. They oppose any appropriation of the school fund for sectarian institutions, and declare that the constitution secures the entire separation of Church and State. VIRGINIA, Nev., Sept. 13. The Board of Supervisors last night passed an ordinance against opium smoking dens, making it a misdemeanor to keep or visit them, and fixing the punishment the same as in San Francisco. NEW YORK, Sept. 12. Sheriff Connor to-day returned the execution in the Twed six-million-dollar judgment wholly unsatisfied, he being unable to find any property on which to make a levy. SABATOGA, Sept. 12. The Democratic State Convention to nominate a candidate for Governor, vice Seymour, met to-day and nominated Lucia Robinson by secession. The Convention then adjudged sine die. Mary Clemmer wants to know if we ever saw a man so holy, so learned, or so lofty that he was not exhilarated by the praises of a pretty woman. We knew such a man once, but he had seven hells at the time. A belated citizen from whom a pollenman was trying to create a languefe a few months ago suddenly relented the endeavor, succinctly: "Lennie! Enjoy!"