anaheim-gazette 1876-12-23

Detroit Currency. Spurgeon says that one should take care of his poor relations before giving to the church. Only a mean man would take advantage of this excitement to rob his neighbor's hen-roost. Ole Bull remained over in New York to see how election went. He is a true foreign American patriot. Ben Butler says he didn't buy a vote. He was elected on the ground that he was cross-eyed and needed rest. The Philadelphia Chronicle learns that Stokes is going to settle in that city and start a ham and sausage store. The Utica Press advises railroad passengers to shoot three-card monte men wherever they show their heads. There were a good many bogus lords around last summer, and now it looks like an influx of "bogus counts." Mrs. Edwards, of California, challenges any woman in the United States to target shoot with her for $500 per side. The housewives of Vermont continue to use caraway seed in their cookies the same as when Thomas Jefferson was a boy. Tennessee has a sunflower twenty-seven feet high and as thick as a man's leg. Patience and industry are sure to be rewarded. Election returns and returning boards don't bother Sitting Bull any. The most he cares to know is how Gen. Crook has gone. Max Ade勒's new book is out. "Elbow Room" is a good title for a good book, but what Max wants most is room for his feet. The masses of England believe that Russia will gobble up about half of Turkey before the English Government begins to get mad. Nobody knew that Indiana had a philanthropist until one Mr. Peck died the other day and scattered half a million dollars around. Several prominent journals still stick to the term "new milch cows," and it seems as if the whole ground had to be gone over again. A Canadian tug-boat captain thinks he could shoot Niagara Falls with his boat and come out all right. He will try it for $10,000. A Spanish Scare. The steamer North Point, of the Lorillard line, says the New York Herald, is being refitted in elegant style at the foot of Fifth street, East River, preparatory to accommodating Howes & Cushing's circus, which troupe is to inaugurate a tour of the West Indies and South America on the 15th of the present month. A gang of fifty men has been assiduously at work on the vessel for a week past, under the superintendence of Capt. Smith, who at one time commanded the Virginius, about which such a row was raised between the respective governments of Washington and Madrid. Albeit the work has gone on quietly, a number of suspicious looking and suspiciously acting strangers have been observed for some days loitering about the pier, with apparently an undefined object. The movements of the crew were closely scrutinized by these strangers, and every little preparation about the ship noted with remarkable attention. The reason of all this heretofore unaccountable espionage has come to light at last. The Spanish Consul in this city, having learned that an expedition was fitting out for the avowed purpose of transporting a circus troupe, somehow became impressed with the notion that the real design of the movement was to furnish aid to the Cuban patriots and mensace the peace of his Majesty's possessions in the West Indies. He was persuaded the circus story was altogether "a guy," and accordingly took precautionary measures. The result has been the presence on the pier, day and night, of a score of vigilant detectives in the pay of the Alfonso government, who follow the hands to their homes, keep strict surveillance over the whilom privateersman, Capt. Smith, and divers other ways seek to discover the secret of the real destination and object of the expedition about to start. Hereafter they will be afforded every opportunity to inspect the doings of the crew and gain the most authentic information concerning the whole design. Here is an opportunity for a good laugh at the expense of the Spanish Consul. The British Arctic Expedition. One of the steamers of the British Arctic Expedition arrived at Valentia on October 27, and Captain Nares, its commander, sent the following dispatch to the Admiralty: "The Polar Sea is never padded. About a month Daniel Goldschmidt from Germany or Oder, having in able baggage, w some circumstance voyage, aroused tom House antithe where it now through examination been claimed kept back for which have conspired expectation. On the 12th it arrived at Jersey antine, General Mr. Wm. V. Lee a number of our examination of revealed the fact schmidt was on vate information out was kept on the steamer war Margaret C. So she custom hour rected to take care and her company. In making quired to be filled and his aids, and sengers, Mrs. C she had nothing fects. She was Mrs. Steele, aroused by the lady, at once seized of the bust was disrobing the life found two prince form covering tainted, in the c oing schedule o be worth at one bands, one pair pin, one pair of pearl pairs of diamonds one pair diamond crosses, one w breastpin, one small pieces o be beads, twelve o chain and peaced lady's watch, o cluster diamond piece of chain. Russia will gobble up about half of Turkey before the English Government begins to get mad. Nobody knew that Indiana had a philanthropist until one Mr. Peck died the other day and scattered half a million dollars around. Several prominent journals still stick to the term "new milch cows," and it seems as if the whole ground had to be gone over again. A Canadian tug-boat captain thinks he could shoot Niagara Falls with his boat and come out all right. He will try it for $10,000. "We've got 'em!" is agood enough watchword just now, but after the buckwheat season sets in the word "it" will likely be substituted. The good boy who keeps right on with his studies and neither asks nor cares who is elected, will get something nice in his Christmas stocking. Just at this particular time the man holding the stakes on an election bet shouldn't think of going to Canada to make his wife's relatives a visit. The rainy season has set in in California, and it would do the soul of an Eastern man good to see fourteen umbrellas left unwatched in a public hallway. Judge Blount, of Mississippi, has a patent for an invention to make two barrels per minute. Perhaps he makes them on paper with his little pencil. A Chinese official named Man-Hap was found to be a defaulter to the government and fifteen minutes after the figures were balanced he had no head on him. Information wanted as to the whereabouts of any article which did not receive the highest award at the Centennial. Needn't be particular about inclosing stamp. A Cleveland man wants his paper to decide whether or not Sunday is the first day of the week. It is so regarded in Michigan, even by men who go fishing on that day. "Not one person in a dozen can tell the names of those whose busts are found on postage stamps," remarks an exchange. We'd like to see the one person in a dozen who cares. While the rest of us have been fooling around with small jobs, the King of Greece has collected ninety varieties of honey. He wants still other varieties to comb and sell him. One good thing about this political suspense is the fact that it gives men the biggest kind of an excuse to be out nights. Every woman is naturally anxious to know who is elected. Over 300,000,000 pounds of coffee were imported by the United States last year. Looking at these figures one can't see the use of grinding up half a million barrels of beans to make the coffee go further. It has been discovered that one dose of the preparation so extensively advertised throughout the country as a cure for opium-eating, contains more opium than an experienced "eater" would take at one dose.—Globe-Democrat. A New York paper says: The contributions for the Washington monument, secret of the real destination and object of the expedition about to start. Hereafter they will be afforded every opportunity to inspect the doings of the crew and gain the most authentic information concerning the whole design. Here is an opportunity for a good laugh at the expense of the Spanish Consul. The British Arctic Expedition. One of the steamers of the British Arctic Expedition arrived at Valentia on October 27, and Captain Nares, its commander, sent the following dispatch to the Admiralty: "The Polar Sea is never navigable. The ordinary ice averages eighty feet in thickness. Animal life and the northerly migration of birds end south of Cape Columbia. A memorial tablet was erected to Captain Hall, of the Polaris Expedition, at Polaris Bay. Esquimaux traces cease on the west shore in latitude eighty degrees fifty-two minutes, whence they cross to Greenland. The impracticability of reaching the North Pole was proved. All the neighboring lands were examined." The highest point the expedition reached was latitude eighty-three degrees twenty minutes, while Captain Hall's expedition penetrated only latitude to eighty-two degrees sixteen minutes. Captain Hall's journey was made in a small wooden steamship, of only 400 tons burden and very poorly adapted to the purpose of Arctic exploration. Captain Nares's expedition was made with two ships which were thought to be specially fit for the task, and it was confidently hoped when the expedition sailed that the North Pole would be reached by means of sledges and boats. Captain Nares has failed to accomplish the feat he hoped to accomplish, but his explorations were extended very widely to the east and west, and his report will doubtless show that he has at least added considerably to the world's knowledge of the polar regions; how much, we shall not know until the report shall be published. At present the result in this direction is wholly negative, the only new fact in Arctic geography which has been announced by telegraph being that President Land does not exist. The Uses of Adversity. It was my privilege, at one time, to visit a home which exemplifies how well a noble woman could endure adversity. Her husband had been a wealthy man, but ruined by unfortunate speculations, had fled for peace to an obscure country place. In the midst of a sapling forest he built a tiny one-story cot containing five rooms. Vines decorated outside walls, while here and there were bright flowers of easy growth nodding in the sunshine. A broad walk of clean gravel encircled the house. A hall running the length of the house terminated at either end in a doorway. The "parlor" looked out on the side of the hill. This room was furnished by the industry of the wife, who although accustomed to every luxury, cheerfully made the best of adversity, and learned to fashion simple comforts from the scant materials on hand. The curtains shading the windows were of coarse white muslin. Seats formed of wooden boxes, covered with calico, were ranged about the room. A small table occupied the center of the apartment. OVER 300,000,000 pounds of coffee were imported by the United States last year. Looking at these figures one can't see the use of grinding up half a million barrels of beans to make the coffee go further. It has been discovered that one dose of the preparation so extensively advertised throughout the country as a cure for opium-eating, contains more opium than an experienced "eater" would take at one dose. —Globe-Democrat. A New York paper says: The contributions for the Washington monument, which have been accumulating for several weeks in a donation box at one of the State buildings at the exhibition, amount to thirteen cents and a toothpick. There is a vague suspicion in the public mind that this delay in the verdict is a conspiracy to sell newspapers. In the newspaper offices, on the contrary, there is a firm conviction that it is a deliberate plot to kill off the editors. ZANESVILLE contains a population of twenty-two thousand people. Of these only about two thousand are members of church, or about one-eleventh of the whole population. Of the attendance at church about forty per cent, are not members. We give the above facts as matter for reflection on the part of the pastors and churches of the city. Cannot these figures be changed by some exertion! —Zanesville Times. THE EASTERN QUESTION.—The Times' Vienna dispatch says: The interest shown by the Powers in the cause of Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina has produced agitation among the Christians in the other provinces of Turkey. The Greek subjects of the Sultan are particularly active in protesting against giving special privileges to the Christians of Slavonic descent, demanding equal reforms for all Christians. The petitions from Epirus and Thessaly set up this claim in a threatening manner. The Jews and Armenians are also petitioning the Porte. These movements are very convenient to the Porte on the eve of the Conference, strengthening its opposition to the concessions demanded for the various provinces. With a view to a possible insurrection, measures for the defense of Epirus and Thessaly, against an invasion from Greece, have been taken. The passes between these provinces have been fortified; the garrison of Larissa strengthened, and the frontier guards reinforced. This Mahometan population of Thessaly has been organized as a national guard. A WONDERFUL CLOCK.—An astronomical clock is one of the Nantucket (Mass.) wonders. It was commenced in 1788 and wound up July 4, 1790. The sun and moon rise and set in the clock in correct oppositions to the luminaries in the heaven. It keeps the motions of all the moon's nodes around the ecliptic, which takes eighteen years and two hundred and twenty-five days in the revolution, and the wheel that performs the revolution requires the same length of time to make its circuit, being all the time in motion. One of the wheels that keeps the date of the year is a century in making a revolution, moving one notch in every ten years. In one of the largest and most thriving towns of Ohio, a well known hotel-keeper and politician was appointed collector of internal revenue. One morning he found on his desk a letter addressed to him officially, without postmark, containing a five hundred dollar greenback, to which was planned a small piece of paper with "Conscience money" written thereon. Quietly folding up the greenback and putting it in his pocket-book, he remarked, "I always did suspect that barkeeper of mine." In the Lords Herald, is that the foot separatory to whining's cirrature a tour America on A gang of at work under the truth, who at minis, between the Washington has gone serious look-strangers days loiter-warrenly an events of the mail by these preparation markable at this hereto has come city, having fitting transport-became immeal real de-furnish aid immense the oons in the led the cir-guy," and my measures-on the of vigilant alfonso gov-nds to their face over the Smith, and discover the object heart. Here every oppor-tion of the crew information Here is an at the ex-edition. the British Valentia on ores, its com-dispatch to Sea is never averages Padded With Diamonds. About a month ago, a man named Daniel Goldschmidt arrived at this port from Germany on board of the steamship Oder, having in his possession considerable baggage, which, in connection with some circumstances occurring on the voyage, aroused the suspicion of the Custom House authorities, and the baggage was seized and placed in the public stores, where it now remains awaiting a thorough examination. The baggage has been claimed several times since, but kept back for further developments, which have come with more than anticipated expectations. On the 12th inst. the steamer Abysinia arrived at Jersey City. While in quarantine, General Nichols, deputy surveyor, Mr. Wm. V. Leggett, one of his aids, and a number of other inspectors, made an examination of the passenger list, which revealed the fact that Mrs. Daniel Goldschmidt was one of the number. On private information received a sharp look-out was kept on the lady, and as soon as the steamer was moored to the dock, Mrs. Margaret C. Steele, one of the oldest of the custom house inspectresses, was directed to take charge of Mrs. Goldschmidt and her companion. In making the usual declaration required to be filed to the deputy surveyor and his aids, and sworn to by the passengers, Mrs. Goldschmidt deposed that she had nothing dutile among her effects. She was taken into the cabin, and Mrs. Steele, having her suspicions aroused by the plump appearance of the lady, at once surmised that the filling out of the bust was anything but natural. On disobeying the lady passenger, Mrs. Steele found two protuberances of a bulbous form covering her breast, which contained, in the cotton padding, the following schedule of valuables, estimated to be worth at least $20,000: Ten coral bands, one pair of gold earrings, one gold pin, one pair of enameled earrings, one pair of pearl enameled earrings, seven pairs of diamond studs, three coral studs, one pair diamond earrings, two pearl crosses, one watch ring, one diamond breastpin, three small pieces of jewelry, twenty-five coral beads, twelve gold clasps, one gold watch, chain and pencil attached; one open-faced lady's watch, one hunting case lady's watch, one pearl amethyst pin, one cluster diamond ring, one gold chain and piece of chain, one diamond brooch, one place these superb gulf oysters in the San Francisco market at from forty to fifty per cent less than the price at present charged for Eastern bivalves. This is so material a difference that it will make oysters one of the cheapest articles of food on the Pacific Coast without detracting from the position they occupy as a luxury. The same difference in price in favor of the gulf oysters will obtain in every city to which they may be shipped, so that in consequence of cheapness alone; to say nothing of their great superiority in other respects, they will always command the preference. In London especially they will be received with marked favor, for the oysters which have hitherto been obtainable in that populous city have been small and poor as well forbiddingly expensive. Already the company have entered into contracts with London importers for supplying the London market with lobe oysters, which will in this case, by reason of the superior method of canning, always preserve their freshness and sweetness. It is expected that the Southern Pacific Railroad will extend as far as Yuma by the 1st of January next, and if so, the shipment of fresh oysters from the Gulf to San Francisco will be commenced immediately afterward. A PERPETUAL BONANZA. It will be seen that there are two important departments of business—shell and fresh canned oysters, and lobes oysters—either of which possess advantages enough to make the company's enterprise a great financial success. All the direct benefits will be confined to this coast, and the claims of the industry are so decided and the prospects so bright, that at this moment it would seem as if it were impossible to invest money in any other way to so much good purpose. Within one year the company fully expects to pay one per cent. per month on the par value of the stock. The largest bonanza in the way of a mine must inevitably be worked out in time, but the oyster wealth of the Gulf of California is insuffisantible, as all persons who are wise enough to become stockholders will by and find to their entire satisfaction.—S. F. Daily Post. Just as Represented. Steele & Price put Flavoring Extracts in the market just as represented; their bottles are full measure, hold one-half more, and are three times the strength of those ordinarily sold. Ask for Dr. Price's Flavoring Extracts. We endorse their claims for purity and strength. Holiday Presents. The new colored Spherical Photographs now being produced by Messrs. I. W. Taber & Co., 28 Montgomery street, S. F., are just the thing for holiday presents. This style of picture is entirely new, and as the process is patented no other house can produce them. Don't fall to see them when you visit the city. Caution. We wish to caution users of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder against buying it in bulk. Unprincipiled dealers are mixing flour, and other substances with it, and selling it as ING schedule of valuables, estimated to be worth at least $20,000: Ten coral bands, one pair of gold earrings, one gold pin, one pair of enameled earrings, one pair of pearl enameled earrings, seven pairs of diamond studs, three coral studs, one pair diamond earrings, two pearl crosses, one watch ring, one diamond breastpin, one pearl breastpin, three small pieces of jewelry, twenty-five coral beads, twelve gold clasps, one gold watch, chain and pencil attached; one open-faced lady's watch, one hunting case lady's watch, one pearl amethyst pin, one cluster diamond ring, one gold chain and piece of chain, one diamond brooch, one diamond pin with solitaire pearl; one cameo, pearl and diamond pin, one Pearl, diamond and stone brooch, one diamond and pearl brooch, one diamond cross, worth about $1,500, one diamond pin with pearl pendant and center, valued at $1,000. Some more goods of similar import were also found on Miss C. Odell, a companion and nurse of Mrs. Goldschmidt's two children. The astonishment of this lady at the thorough search made of her person by Mrs. Steele may be better imagined than described, and on her report, Inspector Legget seized also her trunks and hand-baggage. This consisted of nine pieces; which were sent at once to the public stores, and yesterday afternoon turned into the seizure-room of the Custom House Deputy Collector Dudley F. Phelps, of the seizure division, received the papers yesterday, and ordered the captured goods into the seizure-room. The above seizures, however, is not the concluding part of the story. There is still a sequel connected therewith, which involves the apprehension of $60,000 worth more jewelry and diamonds, besides involving the parties implicated in the attempted smuggling in a civil suit as well as a criminal action at law. It appears that Mr. Goldschmidt had been engaged in business at Manheim, Duchy of Baden, Bavaria, and failed. A few days before his bankruptcy, it is alleged, he procured a large stock of valuable jewelry and diamonds as in the regular course of business, and made away with a large portion thereof coming to this country, and caused his wife to follow him with the balance in her possession as above described. The creditors in Europe, on learning of the flight of Goldschmidt, invoked the aid of their government,and on dispatches received here,a suit to the attachment of the goods was obtained from the courts for the $20,000 worth of jewelry found on the lady's person,and three bags full, valued at $60,000,which could not be traced by the State officers,but are now in possession of the United States customs authorities.—New York Herald. Gunpowder. By equalizing the power of every individual man,gunpowder made an end of the oppression of the weak by the strong,as was the case during the reign of feudalism,middle ages. Physical strength no longer gave entire superiority to its possessor,and the powerful soon found that he had to practice justice,even to the lowest and feeblest of his neighbors and dependents. Gunpowder is truly a great civilizer. It put an end to the barbarous and demoralizing hand-to-hand fights,and has thus Seldom,however,在the history of San Francisco has a company been incorporated of greater promise than the Gulf.of California Oyster and Canning Company,以a capital stock of several millions,and having for its krustees and officers gentlemen of well-known integrity.The Board of Trustees is composed of Pedro Garcia,A.Blacklock William Saiter Manning,S.J.Parsglove and Don Ramon Jose Gonzales;and the officers are—President,A.Blacklock Vice-President,Don Ramon Jose Gonzales;Secretary William Salter Manning;and Treasurer,S.J.Pursglove.All these gentlemen have largely invested in the enterprise,and being familiar with the business upon which they have entered,they know perfectly what they are about. Their preliminary arrangements,如wise,是very complete,and as it is impossible to overrate the capacities of the business,the industrial and financial results cannot fail to be satisfactory to all parties interested in it.Those who have already taken the trouble to inquire into the matter express themselves in the warmest terms in regard to the character of the enterprise,the which has considerations far beyond the knowledge of superficially-informed persons,ffor it is certain to revolutionize the oyster trade of the world,and make the delicious bivalve a familiar article in every household,nobody how limited may be the supply of money for household expenses. AN EXPENSIVE LUXURY. For some time past Baltimore has had the lead in the oyster business by reason of having made canning fresh oysters a specialty.From that place the best oysters thus far obtained in America have been sent to New York and all the populous cities of the Union and also London and Paris.In consequence,however,the great expense attending the gathering of the oysters and the high rate of wages prevailing in the East,the prices charged have been so great that only such persons as have been able to pay liberally to gratify their tastes have found it possible to procure the luxury.Indeed the popular idea has always been that eating oysters at the price they cost is an extravagance,which only a stretch of generosity can reconcile with prudence.Certainly,the never been any element of frugaltyIn the enjoyment,但then as all luxuries are costly there has been no apparently reasonable complaint to make.Considering however,the abundant production of oysters in different parts of the world there is no reason whatever why oysters should be regarded as a luxury on account of their cost.That they will always be a luxury in consequence of their unequaled delicacy of flavor and nutritious properties is certain.To reduce their cost,因此,是an important object to gain,对于they are one of the few things which are desired and rellished by the whole human race. THE LARGEST AND RICHEST BIVALVES. This is the purpose of the Gulf of California Oyster and Canning Company,together with creating an industry which will contribute largely to the prosperity of San Francisco.Before incorporating,the company had obtained full rights from the Mexican government for the most important oyster beds in the gulf.So prolific are these beds that they produce oysters enough to liberally supply all the great cities of the world,and as for size and richness of flavor there are no other oysters to equal them.The celebrated Shrewsbury is far inferior to them,and the California cannot compare with them in any respect.Residents of all cities very far distant from New York and Baltimore who have eaten Eastern oysters,know that they are watery in character and poor in flavor by the time they are used,and that they are preferred only for their size.Yet even the largest Eastern oysters are considerably smaller than those of the Gulf,and the latter are as much superior in flavor as the California are to the Eastern.In fact,the Gulf oysters are very finest in the world. INDUSTRIAL FEATURES. As the company are determined to utilize the industry tothe greatest possible advantage,一of their main endeavorswill beto economize working expenses tothe fultest extent They have therefore arranged to employ a number ofthe Indian Industries. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. The new colored Spherical Photographs now being produced by Messrs.I.W.Taber & Co.,28 Montgomery street,S.F.,are justthe thing for holiday presents.This style of pictureis entirely new,and asthe process is patentedno other housecan produce them.Don't fall to see them when you visitthe city. CAUTION. We wish to caution users of Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder against buying it in bulk.Unprincipled dealers are mixing flour,and other substances with it,and selling it as Dr. Price's.Buy it onlyin cans,and it will make lighter,sweeter and healthier biscuits,cakes,$\textcircled{4}$,than any otherinthe market. LAND Owners Without Patents Should enclose$3with their receipts to Col.L.Bingham&Co.,Attorneys for Claims,$\textcircled{4},Washington,D.C.,and receive their Land Patents. Dr. Price's Pet Rose Is charming—the fragranceof sweet blossoms.Dr. Price's Alista Bouquetisdelicately delightful—the odorof dainty buds.The mostexquisite perfumesforthe handkerchief.For salebyall dealersinchoice toilet articles. CANCER CAN BE CURED—Dr.Bond,DPhiladelphiaannounceshis discoveryforthe radical cureof Cancer.No Knife!No Pain!No Cruise!Remedieswithfull directionssent anywhere.Pamphletsandparticularsentfree.Addresswith stamp,Dr.H.T.Bond,$\textcircled{89}North BroadstPhiladelphia,Pa. We desireto calltheattentionofourreaders(especiallyofthoseinthetrade),totheadvertisementoftheGulfofCaliforniaOysterandCanningCo.inanothercolumn.Thestockissellingrapidlyandtheamountputuponthemarketwillsoeben disposedof.A hinttothewiseis sufficient. 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GUNPOWDER.—By equalizing the power of every individual man, gunpowder made an end of the oppression of the weak by the strong, as was the case during the reign of feudalism, in the middle ages. Physical strength no longer gave entire superiority to its possessor, and the powerful soon found that he had to practice justice, even to the lowest and feeblest of his neighbors and dependents. Gunpowder is truly a great civilizer. It put an end to the barbarous and demoralizing hand-to-hand fights, and has thus made wars less ferocious and less destructive, as it decides the battles with far less destruction of life than was formerly the case. Even the improved appliances of the present day, the cannon of enormous size, the mitrailleuses, Gatling guns, needle guns, breech-loading rifles, etc., murderous as they look, and able to kill many men in a shorter time before, have, strange to say, an effect contrary to the theory, by which they would naturally be supposed to have the result of augmenting the list of victims in battles. Statistics of all the recent battles in which all these appliances were used have indeed shown a much reduced slaughter of human beings, in proportion to the number engaged, than was the case in battles fought before these apparently very destructive and murderous inventions were adopted. BIRDS AND LIGHTHOUSES.—The brightness of the lamps in the light-houses of our coast frequently produce great destruction among the birds. As they fly along the beach in the gloom of evening, or seek the shelter of the land when the ocean breezes blow too strong for their comfort or pleasure, they are dazzled by the brilliance of the lights in the towers and frequently fly blindly against the building, crushing and breaking their bones, and often killing them instantly. On Wednesday evening vast numbers flew against the tower at Maryport and were killed, or so badly bruised that they crawled away to die. It is said one of the light-keepers swept off in the morning six hundred dead birds from the top of the tower, and that many others were scattered on the ground at its feet. Jacksonville Union. The School Board of Boston have repealed the ordinance by which corporal punishment was allowed to be inflicted in the girls' grammar and high schools of that city. INDUSTRIAL FEATURES. As the company are determined to utilize the industry to the greatest possible advantage, one of their main endeavors will be to economize working expenses to the fullest extent. They have therefore arranged to employ a number of the Yaquil Indiana, who are admirably adapted for planting and gathering oysters. These Indians can be employed for very trivial wages, so that a great saving will be effected in getting them rather than white men. The company will employ no Chinese under any circumstances whatever. Indeed, they could not if they would, for the laws of Mexico will not permit them to live there. Almost as soon as operations are commenced canneries will be erected on the spot, and also an ice manufactory, a machine of Senator Jones' patent having been already secured. Tin necessary for making cans will be imported from England, and men experienced in canning brought from Ballimore. It is the further intention to engage from 200 to 300 boys in San Francisco for service in the canneries, and as the business extends this number will be increased. Thus another important avenue of employment will be opened for the youth of this city, and the enterprise of the company presents an additional claim to popularity. UNEQUALED ADVANTAGES. There need be no limits to the business of the company. They will have an inexhaustible supply of the largest and richest oysters in the world, complete canning facilities on the spot and perfect arrangements for transportation to the United States and Europe. With these unequaled advantages they can at once command the monopoly of the oyster business in San Francisco, New York and all other Eastern cities and the capitals of Europe. All the oysters, whether in shell or can, will be first shipped to San Francisco, so that this city will be the pivot of the company's operations and become the greatest oyster market of the world. As early as possible 100,000 of the oysters will be planted in the Bay of San Francisco, and it is believed that they will breed here quite as well as in their native beds. As is well known, Eastern oysters will never prepagate in our waters, notwithstanding that those transplanted will attain good size but the Gulf oysters, when brought here, will give a much better account of themselves. Another large bed will be formed in the Bay of San Diego, where great natural advantages also exist for planting and breeding oysters, and the company will see that their interests are protected, in order to make the business a success as practicable. A GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE. Another leading point to be considered is that on account of their first-class facilities and economical arrangements the company W.W. Montague & Co. Limiting the Locke & Montague Importers of Metals, Stoves & Ranges NO. 412 Battery Street, San Francisco. CALVERT'S CARBOLIC SHEEP WASH 32 per gallon. T. W. JACKSON, San Francisco, Solic Agent for California and Nevada. C. & P. H. TIRRELL & CO., IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, NO. 412 CLAY STREET, Between Sansome and Battery, SAN FRANCISCO. Manufacturer of Men's Boys' Youth's and Children's FINE CALF BOOTS. Orders solicited and promptly filled. All sizes and qualities made at the lowest market prices. Please examine the moods and prices. LAUREL HALL BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES, SAN MATEO, CAL. REV. E. B. CHURCH, A.M., Principal. THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS THURSDAY, JAN. 4, 1877. With recent improvements in buildings and appointments the best facilities are offered young ladies for a thorough course in English, the Modern Language, Music and Art. Those wishing to secure places for their daughters should address the Principal at an early day. WHITNEY & HOLMES ORGANS NEW AND ELEGANT STYLES, with Valuable Improvements; New and Beautiful Solo Stops. Organists and Musicians everywhere doors these Organs and recommend them. Strictly Presidents in Tune, Mechanism and Durability. Warranted Five Years' Service. Send for Price Laun. SAN FRANCISCO Journal of Commerce. THE LARGEST, MOST RELIABLE, AND- FOR YOUNG LADIES, SAN MATEO, CAL. REV. E. B. CHURCH, A. M., Principal. THE NEXT SESSION BEGINS THURSDAY, JAN. 4, 1872. With recent improvements in buildings and appointments the best facilities are offered young ladies for a thorough course in English, the Modern Language, Music and Art. Those wishing to secure places for their daughters should address the Principal at an early day. WHITNEY & HOLMES ORCANS NEW AND ELEGANT STYLES, with Valuable Improvements; New and Beautiful Solo Stops. Organists and Musicians everywhere indorse these Organs and recommend them as Strictly Firearms in Tone, Mechanism and Durability. Warranted Five Years. Same for Price List. WHITNEY & HOLMES ORGAN CO., Quincy, Ill. Boots and Shoes. JOHN SULLIVAN, N. E. Cor. Battery and Jacket Store, San Francisco, offers walk to order the best French Calf Leather Boots at from $8 to $9; California Leather Boots, $6; French Calf Oxford Tires, $4; California, $5.00. Buy and Children's Boots and Shoes made to order. Persona in the country attending shoes and shoes in the country more will be allowed a reduction of four per cent, to make the express charges light. I sell Boots and Shoes of MY OWN MANUFACTURE ONLY. Boots and Shoes sent C.O.D. Positively one price. SAN FRANCISCO BRANCH OF THE National Wire and Lantern Works, Of New York, (Howard & Morse, Propr's). 420 Sassome St., San Francisco. MANUFACTURERS OF BRASS, COPPER STEEL and IRON WIRE CLOTH. Specialties: Brass and Steel Battery Screens, Lecomotive Wire Cloth, and Heavy Mining Cloth. Ornamental Wire Work, Riddles, Slaves, Ship and Railroad Lanterns, Wire Fence, Railing Gear etc. Represented in San Francisco by JOHN P. BERING. Late Manager with Eckfeldt & Co. GOLD AND SILVER SAVING. Manhattan Ore Treating Co., by Secor's Process. WORK ORES IN LOTS FROM FIFTY POUNDS to a number of tons. Also FOR SALE the machinery appertaining to Secor's method of working ores by amalgamating under steam pressure, whereby quicksilver is thrown up to the top of the pulp, the forcing it into contact with all the fine gold. By actual trial, ores worked cold, and with the steam pressure, produced a difference of from 30 to 40 per cent. In favor of the latter. For particulars apply at the office, Room 29 Stevenson Building, San Francisco. CHAS. F. SECOR. President. KENDALL'S Improved Quartz Mill QUARTZ MINING REVOLUTIONIZED A LIGHT, CHAPP and POWERFUL MILL at one half the cost of the usual size. Send for Circular and Price List to STEPHEN KENDALL, Care of F. A. Huntington, 14F'and 145 Fremont St. San Francisco, Cal. THE GULF OF CALIFORNIA OYSTER AND CANNING COMPANY. THE BOOKS OF THE COMPANY ARE NOW open for subscription for a limited amount of capital stock. Address or apply at the office of the Company. No. 6 Leidesdorf Street, Hayward Building, San Francisco, California. Shareholders will have the preference in the purchase of goods. Orders for stock can be sent through Wells, Fargo & Co., addressed to the Secretary of the G. C. O. & Co. WALTER MANNING, Secy. The only Mattress THAT CAN BE TIGHTENED OR LOOSENED AT PLEASURE. Warranted for five years. Send for Circular and Price List to TRUMAN S. CLARK, Sol Agent, 217 Bush St., San Francisco, Cal. SAN FRANCISCO Journal of Commerce. THE LARGEST, MOST RELIABLE, AND Best Commercial Paper PUBLISHED ON THE PACIFIC COAST. IT CONTAINS A Complete List of Jobbers' Prices, And a General Review of all Goods sold in this Market. A MERCHANT WILL SAVE MUCH MORE THAN THE PRICE OF THE PAPER BY SUBSCRIBING FOR THIS VALUABLE JOURNAL. Terms of Subscription, - $5.00 per Year. Sample Copies sent on Application. S.F. Journal of Commerce Publishing Co. CUMMINGS & SONS, 327 Kearny St., S.F. AGENTS FOR AMERICAN WALTHAM (Mara.) Watches. Examine our prices of American Waltham Watches, by sending for our print list, which we may send you later and express persons have the privilege of not only looking at them before buying but can deposit with Wells, Fargo & Co. the amount of the watch, and have a trial of at least two or three weeks before the issue is sent to us if we ask what your interest is or do not keep the correct time, or you are in any way dissatisfied with it, our instructions to Wells, Fargo & Co. is to refund the money. We are determined to build up a reputation on this coast that will give satisfaction to all. Send for price-list. Price-list sent free. Wheat Has Advanced! BUT PUMPS ARE LOWER. PUMPS, PUMPS, PUMPS, FOR Hand, House, Garden, Farm, Field, for Deep Wells, or Shallow Wells. Force Pumps of Every Description. Brass Cylinders, Iron Cylinders. THE GULF OF CALIFORNIA OYSTER AND CANNING COMPANY. THE BOOKS OF THE COMPANY ARE NOW open for subscription for a limited amount of capital stock. Address or apply at the office of the Company. No. 6 Leidesdorf Street, Hayward's Building, San Francisco, California. Shareholders will have the preference in the purchase of goods. Orders for stock can be sent through Wells, Fargo & Co., addressed to the Sectary, of the G. C. O. & Co. W. SALTER MANNING, Sec'y. THE RISDON Iron and Locomotive Works, COR. BEALE AND HOWARD ST., SAN FRANCISCO. Manufacturers of Steam Engines, Quartz and Flour Mill Machinery, Steam Boilers (Marine, Locomotive and Stationary), Marine Engines (High and Low Pressure). All kinds of light and heavy Castings, at low est prices. Cams and Tappets, with cabled faces, guaranteed 40 per cent, more durable than ordinary iron. DURYEA'S GLEN COVE STARCH RECEIVED THE Highest Award and Medal AT THE CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION. LADIES, ATTENTION! THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING ESTABLISHED a Purchasing Agency in San Francisco, will attent promptly to all orders for Ladies' and Children's Furnishing Goods, Millinery, Patterns, &c. A commission of ten per cent will be charged. Satisfaction guaranteed. The money must be guaranteed and order Letters checked on promptly maintained. Samples of goods sent if requested. For responsibility refer to the editor of this paper. Mrs. D. A. WMEELEM, 534 O'Farrell St., S. F. BAN-ME TREATED WITH SUCCESS At the home of the patient: Without the use of the KNIFE OR CAUSTICE and without pain. AddrDr. A. H. BROWN, NEW HAVEN, CONN. Correspondence from physicians also solicited. P.N.F.C. No. 124. ALTHOUSE AND RAYMOND WINDMILLS! The best and Company self-regulating Mills in the World. Local, durable and simple construction. Hand for franchise to MARKER & MANILLOZ. of San Francisco and Sacramento. Wheat Has Advanced! BUT PUMPS ARE LOWER. PUMPS, PUMPS, PUMPS, FOR Hand, House, Garden, Farm, Field, for Deep Walls, or Shallow Walls. Force Pumps of Every Description, Brass Cylinders, Iron Cylinders, PITCHER SPOUT PUMPS, CISTERN PUMPS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Trade discounts given on application. The Trade invited to call, or write for prices. Save money, study economy, by writing to CHAS. P. HOAG. 119 Beale Street, near Howard, San Francisco. General Agent Eclipse Windmills. THE BEST YET The Sunday School Times, of which H. Clay Trumbull and George A. Peterson attended Kelvin Washmaker published till in 1877, contain critical notice on the International lessons, by Prof. Taylor Lewis and A. C. Hendrick; a popular expedition of the lessons every week, by the Rev. Newman Hall of London; and a practical application of the lesson truths, by H. Clay Trumbull. This plan secures fuller and better lesson helps than can be obtained elsewhere. The Times is sent to new subscribers three months on trial, for 25 cents; one year, £15. For seven cents there will be sent a specimen copy of the Scholar's Quarterly; the best Sunday school lesson help for such publication. Specimens of the Weekly Lesson Leaf sent free. The most complete leaf of any; although it is sold as low as a price. Address: JOHN D. WATTLES, Business Manager, 616 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. FAVORITE CIGARETTTE FORMER. The only Compact, Simple and Practical machine ever invented for making Cigarettes; twice both ends perfectly. Samples by mail 40 ct. Address KLLIS MFG. Co., Waltram, Mass. ARTIFICIAL LIMBS. (Dr. Bey's Patent). MANUFACTURED BY MERZO STRING, NO. 304 Tehama street, near Third San Francisco; Send for Circular. PATENTS. P.A. LEHMANN, Selector of Patents, Washington D.C. No Patent No Pay. Send for Circulation. HEALD'S M.Patent No. A.F.C.O. BUSINESS Public-advised thumbnail and probably adnounced in life. GOLLEGE For Course, all College or address E.F. HEALD, San Francisco.