anaheim-gazette 1877-09-01

WEEKLY GAZETTE SATURDAY...SEPTEMBER 1, 1877. Church Meetings. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, REGULAR school 10 a.m. Meeting for practice in Congregational singing and for Bible study, on Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. EPISCOPAL CHURCH, REV. G. M. HUBBARD, Pastor, Regular service every Sunday morning at 11 o'clock; evening services at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Kleinigkeiten. [FROM WEDNESDAY'S DAILY.] Mr. D. W. C. Cowan gives notice that he will supply the people of Anaheim with fresh, pure milk at all seasons. M. A. Mendelson addresses a few pertinent observations to the public in another column. There are three things which are getting perceptibly longer. They are the nights, the gas bills, and the faces of some of the candidates for constable. The following freight was shipped from the depot this morning: 1 case household goods, 2 bdls pelts, 4 bales wool, 20 sacks meals, 3 bbls wine, 1 keg wine. The Committee of Arrangements of the Firemen's Picnic desire to return their thanks to the Anaheim Band for their kindness in furnishing music for the occasion. They also desire to thank those who kindly donated cake, etc., and also to the young ladies who volunteered their services, and assure them that their kindness meets with a hearty appreciation. Freight for the following persons was received at the depot last night: C.M. Crance, 1 pkge mdse; Hedaler & Habbish, 1 pkge clothing, 1 bale blankets; F.A Bech, 1 pkge blinds; W.C Co, 40 sacks flour, 1 bbl sugar; Knox & Cahill, 1 box; C.Mossman, 1 bbl; L Goldsmith, 2 cases coffee; L.F Serran, 7 boxes apples; J.J Dyer, 5 kegs beer; W.Koenig, 2 kegs; J.D Pierce, 2 bales sacks. Dr. Ellis has completed the building of his gig. It is complete in all its appointments, and is indeed "fearfully and wonderfully made." The strength of the iron and wood work is suggestive of that famous "one horse shay" of which Holmes tells us. The Fairview Base Ball Club has been organized and already has a membership of fourteen. Following are the officers: B.O. Clark, President; G.A. Greeley, Vice President; H.C. Kellogg, Secretary; P.P. Marsh, Treasurer. A practice game will be played at 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon on the grounds adjoining the school house at Fairview, and the public are invited to witness the game. Those desirous of joining the club will please be present and have their names enrolled. It was rumored here yesterday that some party in Santa Ana had received a letter from Arizona stating that Messrs. Shaw and Sears, who left here some time ago from that section with a drove of cattle, had been killed near Phoenix. Telegrams were sent immediately to ascertain the facts in the case. Mr.Sears was an old and respected citizen, and the owner of a large property. It is hoped that the rumors is a false one. The farmers of Cahuenga District are preparing for a vigorous campaign against squirrels. They have formed an organization and subscribed to a paper which defines the district as being bounded on the east by the city limits of Los Angeles, south by the San Vicente road, west by La Brea ranch and north by the Feliz ranch. The signers agree to carry out a concerted plan of war upon the squirrels, each farmer to do all he can to destroy them on his own hands. They propose to place themselves under such rules and regulations as shall be agreed upon by the Farmers' Club, and to persevere in their efforts until all the rodents in the district have been destroyed. Freight for the following persons was received at the depot last night: J.F Parker, 14 pkgs mdse; J.J Dyer, 5 boxes soda; T Reiser, 6 empty barrels and kegs; W Koenig, 5 cases bottles, 5 kegs; F Grieze, 4 cases. A NUT FOR THE CUSS" TO CRIME More of Capt. Thom later erate salt works, was District this county, the trustees of District levied a tax for the ing a school house. At this District included a large po Alamitos Rancho. Michael charge of the rancho, and a grazing stock on the Stearns to pay the tax. The district delivered the delinquent tax Attorney Thom. The Po 1846 makes it the duty of attorney to commence a civil name of the People of the State in any of the courts of the delinquent school taxes although frequently urged to collect these taxes, never to do so. Through his wilful district lost the whole finquent taxes—somewhere and $300. Every dollar of have been collected, had sworn duty. Next year Fairview Disc from the western portion of Los Alamitos was included off. A tax was levied for building a school house agent again refused to Stearns also refused to pay pasturing within the bound The delinquent list was thus trict Attorney Thom. He collect the taxes. After w one of the trustees, Judge L Angeles to see him and finish of his delay. His excuse were not properly described assessment roll. His attentio fact that the description County Assessor's book had been paying county tax Freight for the following persons was received at the depot last night: C M Crance, 1 pkg mdsse; Hedaler & Habbish, 1 pkg clothing, 1 bale blankets; F A Bech, 1 pkg blinds; W C Co, 40 sacks flour, 1 bbl sugar; Knox & Cahill, 1 box; C Mossman, 1 bbl; L Goldsmith, 2 cases coffee; L F Serran, 7 boxes apples; J J Dyer, 5 kegs beer; W Koenig, 2 kegs; J D Pierce, 2 bales sacks. Messrs. A. Guy Smith & Co. are manufacturing a quantity of "Family Fruit Driers." This is simply an oblong, shallow box covered with glass. The fruit is placed on a tray in these boxes, and being placed in the sun, evaporation quickly begins. A thermometer placed in one of these boxes indicated 160°, when the outside temperature was only 90°. The fruit so dried is said to be perfectly delicious. Express: There has been a re-cast of the Labor Organization ticket, with Mr. H. D. Barrows at its head, as the candidate for State Senator. The rest of the ticket has been reconstructed, the blanks left by resignations having been filled from the party tickets already in the field. Brunson appears for District Attorney, Wheeler for County Clerk, Robinson for Recorder, Sotelo for Auditor, Jackson for Surveyor, and Hannon for Coroner. G. W. Linton has been put forward as Superintendent of Schools. The tendency of this ticket will be to weaken the Democratic and strengthen the Republican ticket, as far as the names taken from the latter ticket are concerned. If the movement has as many staunch friends as is claimed, the solid Democratic majority will be broken, and a large proportion of the Republican candidates will be elected. [FROM THURSDAY'S DAILY.] Mr. A. Brunson will speak at the Arbor on Monday next. Ocean View is becoming quite a resort for bathers. It is not uncommon to see fifty bathers there at one time. A committee, appointed by the Town Council, are endeavoring to buy some soil for the purpose of grading the streets. The San Diego stage was stopped on Sunday morning near San Luis Rey and the treasure box was robbed of about fifty dollars. The Express says that Lucky Baldwin will subscribe $30,000 in cash toward the construction of a competing narrow gauge road from Los Angeles to tide water. Messrs Davis and Kroger intend to cover Center Street, in front of their property, with gravel as soon as the grading is completed. The party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Rice, at the old San Joaquin house, on Tuesday evening, was an enjoyable affair and largely attended. Mr. Bennett brought to town yesterday [A FROM FRIDAY'S DAILY.] A fine lot of new styles of job type has just been received at this office. Work done at San Francisco prices. The new schedule of the Steamship Company will be found in our advertising columns this morning. General McConnell has been making a speech against the Central Pacific people in Los Angeles. Times change; but men change oftener.—S. F. Alta. A meeting will be held to-night in front of the Planters' Hotel, at which eminent speakers will orate on behalf of the Working men's ticket. It appears that the rumored killing of Messrs. Sears and Snow, to which we gave publicity yesterday, is not correct. A dispute from Phoenix, A. T., states that they are both alive and well. Freight shipped from the depot this morning: 2 boxes fav. extracts, 7 cases eggs, 1 box bottles, 100 skis charcoal, 10 bales wool, 1 bale sheep pelts; 46 skis dried fish, 37 bxs soap, 1 box grapes, 8 cars cattle. There has been filed in the office of the Secretary of State articles of incorporation of the Tera Metal Pipe Company, to manufacture water and all other kinds of pipe. Capital stock, $250,000, divided into 2,500 shares of $100 each. Directors—H. S. Seward, Fred Eaton, S. H. Mott, Thomas F. Barbee, J. R. Toberman. Principal place of business, city of Los Angeles. Beautiful sentiment from the Santa Ana Times: Gospel Swamp pumpkins meet with a ready sale this year. A large number have already been engaged by candidates, who will "scoop" them out and use them as scows to carry them up the winding course of that dark stream, from whose saline waters emanate a loathsome effluvia from the purified carcasses of political dead beats. An Appeal for Workers. Stearns also refused to pay pasturing within the bounded district Attorney Thom. He collect the taxea. After waking one of the trustees, Judge H Angeles to see him and find his delay. His excuse were not properly described assessment roll. His attentive fact that the description the County Assessor's book had been paying county taxes so described for years. Judged home, expecting The action against the delay waiting a month or two hearing nothing from him, to him. Thom never answers After waiting several months that Thom would do nothing the Trustees held a meeting give C. A. Gardner, a young heim, who had recently Deputy District Attorney county, one-half the delisting the whole. Gardin Los Angeles, procured tha saw Reese's agent, and sold them he would collect if not paid immediately from Reese, and $50 from over promptly and next turned with the money. These are not loose characters here made can be very some of the best men—Democrats—in this end of thom and his hired blows as much as they please, but plain away the fact that tha ate neglect of duty the two lost over four hundred dollars longed to them. Yet this unblushing impudence to tha gave universal satisfaction the only man fit for District Orange REGULAR CORRESPONDENCES That's so Bro. Bion. That very huge crop of corn sheared vicinity, but then we after wagon loads of grape half-grown and other fruiting year, and in a few more ye three or four Banks. Mr. T. B. Hulse has shown tidful painting of his own sons Morning and Even wishes a class to instruct "mesotint painting." The tunity for those whose task that way, to become more On Wednesday next, tha the officers under whom w will have had their major See to it that no effort of office men that will disregue The election of our local County and Township is importance to each and every the Presidential election.of you heard the "iishues" political parties,and The Express says that Lucky Baldwin will subscribe $30,000 in cash toward the construction of a competing narrow gauge road from Los Angeles to tide water. Mesars Davis and Kroger intend to cover Center Street, in front of their property, with gravel as soon as the grading is completed. The party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Rice, at the old San Joaquin house, on Tuesday evening, was an enjoyable affair and largely attended. Mr. Bennett brought to town yesterday some large bunches of Flaming Tokay grapes. One of the bunches weighed three and one half pounds. Judge Lindley was in town yesterday, for the purpose of addressing the citizens upon the subject of Industrial Education. The meeting was postponed until some time in November. A picnic and ball will be given at "The Arbor," Fountain Valley, on Sept. 5th, (election day). A ball will be given at Ocean View school house on the evening of the same day. Shippers of wool will find an interesting card in our advertising columns from Mr. T. As Darling, agent of the S. P. R. R. He contradicts the rumor that the freight rates on wool have been advanced. The following freight was shipped from the depot this morning: Ten bales wool, 1 blanket, 1 box butter, 1 jar butter; 1 bble sheep pelts, 1 bble dry hides, 100 sacks coal, 1 saddle, 2 blds household goods; 2 pipes wine, 2 barrels wine. We were shown to-day some Italian Chestnut raised by Mr. R. Luedka. He has, we believe, the only bearing tree in Anaheim. The fruit is of immense size and of good appearance. We should think the tree would be a profitable one to cultivate. Herald: In our advertising columns today appears a card from Judge Evey formally withdrawing his name from the Workingman's ticket. In a note to a friend in Los Angeles, Judge Evey says that he was at the Hot Springs when the Workingman made their nominations. As soon as he heard of their action he at once sent a letter to the secretary of the organization notifying them of his unwillingness to so compromise his Democracy. Beautiful sentiment from the Santa Ana Times: Gospel Swamp pumpkins meet with a ready sale this year. A large number have already been engaged by candidates, who will " scoop" them out and use them as scows to carry them up the winding course of that dark stream, from whose saline waters emanate a loathsome effluvia from the purified carcasses of political dead beats. An Appeal for Workers. EDS. GAZETTE:—The work on the ditch is being pressed forward in earnest. The cooperation of all who are really in earnest is solicited in obtaining water. The new corporation is not afraid of the Land Co. The only enemy it has to fear is the lukewarmness of the community, which will reap the benefit, along with its own stockholders, of the irrigation ditch. Come out with your teams that are idle and work for a few weeks. The ditch can be completed in 90 days. Real Estate Transfers. J C Hickey and J H Fruit to Sarah Jane Redesill—All interest in lots 1, 2, and 3, blk G, Mrs. A B Lewis' addition to Tustin; $225. D M Shapleigh et ux to H S Hersam.—E lot 2, block E, Nichols' Survey Santa Ana Rancho; $1,100. Geo L rierce to Mrs S H Herman—Twenty acres in Santa Ana Rancho; $2,500. Domingo T. Vejar to J. Chaucey Hayes—One-half his right to Santiago de Santa Ana Rancho; $5. A D Stine to John A Rudesill—Ten feet on E side block 16, Tustin City; $300. Edward A Ladd to Chas R. Emery—Quitclaim and bill of sale to 160 acres land, occupied by party of first part, and certain personal property; $350. Alex T Oliver et ux to David Williamson—71 acres Santa Ana Rancho; $616 50. Sheriff for Magdalena and R. Burkle to Timm Boege—Lots 3 and 8, Burkle's subdivision of Vineyard Lot E 7, Anaheim; $370. A Texas court has decided that the old law against the intermarriage of the races is obsolete, the Judge holding that it was simply intended for the support of slavery, and ceased to exist when slaves ceased. What I object to," said a Texas horse-thief as he was about to be drawn up. "Is you hanging me here in the sun when there's plenty of shade close by. However, go ahead." A NUT FOR THE "BLOODY CUSS" TO CRACK. More of Capt. Thom's Record—How he gave Universal Satisfaction—Lease Sustained by Anaheim and Fairview through his Neglect of Duty. Eds. GAZETTE:—In the school year of 1869-70, while Capt. Thom, late of the Confederate salt works, was District Attorney of this county, the trustees of Anaheim School District levied a tax for the purpose of building a school house. At that time Anaheim District included a large portion of the Los Alamitos Rancho. Michael Reese's agent in charge of the rancho, and also some parties grazing stock on the Stearns' Ranchos, refused to pay the tax. The district tax collector delivered the delinquent tax list to District Attorney Thom. The Political Code, Sec. 1846, makes it the duty of the District Attorney to commence a civil action in the name of the People of the State of California, in any of the courts of the county, to recover delinquent school taxes. This man Thom, although frequently urged by the Trustees to collect these taxes, never made any effort to do so. Through his willfull neglect of duty the district lost the whole amount of the delinquent taxes—somewhere between $250 and $300. Every dollar of this tax could have been collected, had Thom done 'his sworn duty. Next year Fairview District was formed from the western portion of Anaheim. The Los Alamitos was included in the portion cut off. A tax was levied for the purpose of building a school house. Mihael Reese's agent again refused to pay tax. Abel Stearns also refused to pay tax on his horses pasturing within the bounds of the district. The delinquent list was turned over to District Attorney Thom. He made no effort to collect the taxes. After waiting some time, one of the trustees, Judge Evey, went to Los Angeles to see him and find out the reason of his delay. His excuse was that the lands were not properly described on the district assessment roll. His attention was called to the fact that the description was copied from the County Assessor's books, and that Reese had been paying county tax upon the lands Westminster Dems. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Politics, like some other matters, are boiling here. Every one is discussing the pros and cons of the several candidates—excusing and accusing them. And a stranger would think they were trying to put in fall time during the few days between this election. The struggle will soon be decided, and all this talk and abuse be ended. What will hangers on find to argue then? Judge Landley, of Los Angeles, delivered his address on "Industrial Education" here on Monday evening. Although no political issue was then presented, many think that the Judge is around preparing the way for the regular Democratic speakers to take up the subject, and make it a party issue. As Holloway has dwelt specially on this point in his canvas, it will not be strange if the course indicated be carried out; but both parties endorse the move, and neither can claim it as theirs alone. The Democrats hold forth here again on Friday night, with Thom and others to speak. We hope the Capt. will explain about the indictment in the Chinese murder case, which would not hold the murderers after they had been committed to San Quentin. Also the Mellus bond. And it would not be out of place for him to explain about the delinquent Anaheim school taxes, which he let go by default. It will be gratifying to us to know why he will need an assistant—if elected—at an additional cost to the county of $3600, when Judge Brunson pledges himself to attend to the duties without aid or extra cost. And how he could state to the Supervisors that they could employ an assistant for him—and induce them to so employ—when there was no legal pretext for it. Let us know about this, Capt. Thom. Probably enough Democrats can be imported from the neighboring settlements to make, with the Westminster Republicans who will turn out, a decent-sized audience. Westminster is not going back on her record, but will vote full and strong for the straight Republican ticket from Barrows down. To-day the "Reform" or Workingmen's party have been sticking up their posters, and to-night hold a meeting in the hall. It seems pretty late in the day to spring that matter on us, and we can hardly imagine the most sanguine supporters of the ticket expect its success. One phase of this ticket strikes us as strange. It is stated by the parties here in the interest of the move that only Republican names are presented. We see the names of Barrows, Brunson, Robinson, Wheeler and Totelo for the same offices for which they are candidates on the regular tickle. We hope the question may be settled, and a cure found for the malady. Large quantities of harley and potato have been and are being shipped from the Landing, from which point the rates are much cheaper than via Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Threshing machines are busy about us now, and the yield is much better than was anticipated. The price for threshing is very low—6 and 7 cts. per pack—a large reduction. Mr. Cullen has been using his brush on Rev S. B. King's house; the result is a great improvement. Will Randall returned from Arizona last week. It is reported that the settlers have given Mr. Allen his discharge, and employed Judge Brunson to prosecute their suit. The members of the Methodist Congregation will meet at Samson Edwards' Monday evening, to organize a church social. The funds thus raised will be used to complete the church as originally planned including a spice and ball. We wish the move success. The "Alerts" of Westminster will meet at Bolla Chica Saturday, at 2 P.M. for practice. A little child of J. E. Preston was kicked in the forehead by a colt Tuesday afternoon. Dr. McCoy did up the wound, which is not dangerous. The Alward Bros., are bringing down 160 stands of their bees from the Santiago Canyon. They brought some down here a few weeks ago, and the hives are now full of honey, though they were empty when brought. If any one wants a guide to or from the canyon, get "the Squire." We have visited some of the grape growers here, and find some prospects far better than they had imagined. In the Danskin vineyard, of which Mr.J.M.Clark has control, the yield is heavier than that of last year, and will be at the rate of over two tons of fine Muscat grapes to the acre. By picking out best part of the vineyard, probably the yield would not be less than three tons per acre—perhaps more. The berries are large and handsome, and we never saw finer clusters anywhere. Mr. Clark certainly sells them cheap enough, only two cents per pound, and we are glad to know that he has many calls for them. You made us say last week that the Choral Union met Thursday evening. It should read Tuesday. At their last meeting nearly every member was present, and great interest was shown in the success of the enterprise. A number spoke," showing what could be done, and upon the question being put as to how many would pledge themselves to attend regularly, nearly every one responded aye. All dues are to be collected and books procured and every thing done to place the Union in a firm working condition. Democraut questioned for the aboard Meeting in the evening By order Committees STEPPE agent again refused to pay tax. Abel Stearns also refused to pay tax on his horses pasturing within the bounds of the district. The delinquent list was turned over to District Attorney Thom. He made no effort to collect the taxes. After waiting some time, one of the trustees, Judge Evey, went to Los Angeles to see him and find out the reason of his delay. His excuse was that the lands were not properly described on the district assessment roll. His attention was called to the fact that the description was copied from the County Assessor's books, and that Reese had been paying county tax upon the lands so described for years. Judge Evey returned home, expecting Thom to commence action against the delinquents. After waiting a month or six weeks and hearing nothing from him, Judge Evey wrote to him. Thom never answered the letter. After waiting several months and finding that Thom would do nothing with the case, the Trustees held a meeting and decided to give C. A. Gardner, a young lawyer of Anaheim, who had recently been appointed Deputy District Attorney for this end of the county, one-half the delinquent taxes for collecting the whole. Gardner went over to Los Angeles, procured the delinquent list, saw Reese's agent, andAbel Stearns, and sold them he would collect the taxes by law if not paid immediately. The money,$220 from Reese, and$50 from Stearns, was paid over promptly and next day Gardner returned with the money. These are not loose charges. Every statement here made can be verified on oath by some of the best men—Democrata and Republicans—in this end of the county. Capt. Thom and his hired blowers can equivocate as much as they please, but they cannot explain away the fact that through his deliberate neglect of duty the two districts mentioned lost over four hundred dollars that justly belonged to them. Yet this man Thom has unflushing impudence to tell the people that he gave universal satisfaction, and that he is the only man fit for District Attorney! VERITAS. Orange items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. That's so Bro. Bion. There will not be a very huge crop of corn shellled in this immediate vicinity, but then we have wagon loads after wagon loads of grapes, lots of oranges half-grown and other fruit to help us out this year, and in a few more years we will want three or four Banks. Mr. T. B. Hulse has shown us a very beautiful painting of his own design. It represents Morning and Evening Prayer. He wishes a class to instruct in the art called "mesotint painting." This is a good opportunity for those whose tastes lead them in that way, to become more fully acquainted. On Wednesday next, the "die" is cast, and the officers under whom we will have to live will have had their majorities summed up. See to it that no effort of yours, places in office men that will disregard your interests. The election of our local officers, both State, County and Township, is of far greater importance to each and every one of you, than the Presidential election. You have many of you heard the "ishues" discussed by both political parties, and your votes decide To-day the "Reform" or Workingmen's party have been sticking up their posters, and to night hold a meeting in the hall. It seems pretty late in the day to spring that matter on us, and we can hardly imagine the most sanguine supporters of the ticket expect its success. One phase of this ticket strikes us as strange. It is stated by the parties here in the interest of the move that only Republican names are presented. We see the names of Barrows, Brunson, Robinson, Wheeler and Sotelo for the same offices for which they are candidates on the regular ticket. These men all live in Los Angeles. The other names are strange to us, but we are told most of them live in Los Angeles. Mr. Page, for Assembly, we know lives there. The thing is too thin to sail under the name 'tis launched under, and seems to be an effort to run in Los Angeles candidates and vote out those from the country. Especially is this so in the offices of Assemblymen and Treasurer, and we hope no Republican will vote without seeing that he has the regular ticket—from Barrows and Hilton down. Don't countenance the sorehead ticket. Every vote cast for that ticket is a vote for Ellis, Holloway, Hewitt, etc., of the Democratic ticket. Electioneering continues fashionable. On Monday we had Ed. Mateer in Hewitt's interest, F.W.Athearn on a general stirring up expedition, and Pullen who wants to be constable! Mr. Strong is registering voters and would like all who intend registering to attend to it before election day. Last year many put this matter off until just as they wanted to vote, thus causing some confusion and delay. We sent to County Clerk Potts for the official boundaries of Westminster, Garden Grove and Fountain Valley precincts and he sends us the following: Westminster—Commencing at Coyote Creek on first standard line S; running thence due east on township line of N.E.corner of Sec.6,T.5S.,10W;thence S.two miles;thence west three miles;thence south to the ocean;thence N.W.along the ocean to the mouth of Coyote creek;thence northerly along said creek to the place of beginning.Garden Grove—Beginning at the Santa Ana river at a point one and one-fourth miles north of the township line between Township 4,S.Township 5,S.R.10W.,S.S.B.Base;thence W.to W.line of Township 4,S.R.11W.,S.B.M.;thence following township lines to the S.W.corner of the N.half of Sec.6,Township 5,S.R.10W.,S.B.M.;thence east to the Santa Ana river;thence up said river to the beginning.Fountain Valley—Commencing at a point 80 rods east of the N.W.corner of Sec.28,T.5S.,R.10.W.,S.B.M.,and running south to a point at intersection with the end line of Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana,and thence following the said Rancho line in a southwesterly direction to the ocean;thence along the coast in a N.W.direction to the E.line of Ocean View district;thence in a northerly direction along the line of said district to the S.W.corner of Spring district;thence running E.to point of commencement." Anyone having one of the Land Company's large maps will see how fearfully muddled these are.Westminster and Garden Grove contain the N.half of Sec.6,T.5S,R.10W.-the places of John Harris,B.F.Townsend,and the Rice's.Westminster and Fountain Valley are both described covering the same territory—this precinct taking in much of the Ocean View district,and the entire section east of Griswold's to the river;and the Sears.Shaw and Foreman sections are covered by no precinct,if the boundaries sent us from the Clark's office be correct.This mat- Democrat questioned for the abl Meetingthe eveningBy orderCommittee STEPPE GR R THE agent again refused to pay tax.Abel Stearns also refused to pay tax on his horses pasturing within the bounds of the district.The delinquent list was turned over to District Attorney Thom.Hem made no effort to collect the taxes.After waiting some time,一one of the trustees,Judge Evey,went to Los Angeles to see him and find out the reason of his delay.Him never answered the letter.After waiting several months and finding that Thom would do nothing with the case,the Trustees held a meeting and decided to give C.A.Gardner,a young lawyer of Anaheim,him had recently been appointed Deputy District Attorney for this end of the county,一one-half the delinquent taxes for collectingthe whole.Gardner went over to Los Angeles,procuredthe delinquent list,saw Reese's agent,and Abel Stearns,and gold them he would collectthe taxesbylaw if not paid immediately.The money,$220 from Reese,and $50 from Stearnswas paid over promptlyand next day Gardner returnedwiththe money. These are not loose charges.Every statement here made can be verified on oath by some ofthe best men—Democrata and Republicans—in this end ofthe county.Capt.Tomand his hired blowers can equivocateas much as they please,but they cannot explain awaythe fact that throughhis deliberate neglectof dutythe two districts mentioned lostover four hundred dollarsthat justly belongedto them.Yet this man Thomhas unflushingimpudenceto tellthepeople thathegave universal satisfaction,andthatheistheonlymanfitforDistrictAttorney! VERITAS. Orange items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. That's so Bro.Bion.There will not be a very huge crop of corn shellled in this immediate vicinity,但thenwehavewagonloadsafterwagonloadsofgrapes,Lotsoforangeshalf-grownandotherfruittohelpusoutthisyear,andinafewmoreyearswewillwantthreeorfourBanks. Mr.T.B.Hulsehas shownusaverybeautifulpaintingofhisowndesign.I特isesMorningandEveningPrayer.Hewishesaclasstoinstructintheartcalled"mesotintpainting."Thisisagoodopportunityforthosewhatasleadtheminthatway,tobecomemorefullyacquainted. OnWednesdaynext,the"die"iscast,andtheofficersunderwhomwewillhavewillhavehadtheirmajoritiessummedup.Seetoitthatnoeffortofyours，placesinofficementhatwilldisregardyourinterests.Theelectionofourlocaloffices,bothState,CountyandTownship.isoffargreaterimportancetoceachandeveryoneofyou.thanthePresidentialelection。你havemanyofyouheardthe"Ishues"discussedbybothpoliticalparties,andyourvotesdecide Mr. T. B. Hulse has shown us a very beautiful painting of his own design. It represents Morning and Evening Prayer. He wishes a class to instruct in the art called "mesotint painting." This is a good opportunity for those whose tastes lead them in that way, to become more fully acquainted. On Wednesday next, the "die" is cast, and the officers under whom we will have to live will have had their majorities summed up. See to it that no effort of yours, places in office men that will disregard your interests. The election of our local officers, both State, County and Township, is of far greater importance to each and every one of you, than the Presidential election. You have many of you heard the "ishues" discussed by both political parties, and your votes decide whether Hilton, a citizen among us, whose interests are identical with ours, or a man living 30 miles away, will represent our water question. Gentlemen, think twice before casting a vote against the interests of your home, and this, the southern portion of Los Angeles county. C. E. Parker will no doubt be elected Constable. Although no political schemer, he, where known, will be supported, but on his record we do not find where he ever killed anybody, or dispersed a mob of a dozen or so of cut-throats, or defied the combined forces of a whole company, and never killed more than fifty Indians single handed at one time. Wm. Warren's painting of the young stallion "Dashaway" is excellently accomplished for a young man that has never taken a lesson in the art. The Fall influx of settlers begins. We hope no zanja failures this winter will drive settlers away, as they did last winter under Anaheim's management, or rather a lessee, whose interests were in Anaheim. The people alone are to blame if this valley does not bloom like the rose next year, dry season or not. Ed. Ladd, having disposed of his mountain ranch, has located near Orange and will become one of our citizens. Mr. Hunt and Harding think seriously of going into the manufacture of mineral water. The principal ingredients will consist of melons, sulphur, grapes—the rest we disremember. What became of that law enforcing the bridging of ditches across county roads? Was it amended, repealed, or does any one in the county see to its fulfillment? The ditches are giving general satisfaction under the able management of Joel Parker and J. C. Travis. Travis always did give satisfaction when zanjero before, and now holds his own. X. Y. Z. August 30th, 1877 POND'S EXTRACT—There is in nature a hounteous provision for means of comfort. The Witch Hazel, or Hamamellis Virginia, contains a juice which has a wider range of action, more prompt and certain curative virtues, than any pain destroyer ever discovered. Pond's Extract contains the entire curative properties of the Witch Hazel in its purest form. Ask your druggist for it when you have a pain or ache direction to the E. line of Ocean View; thence in a northerly direction along the line of said district to the S. W. corner of Spring district; thence running E. to point of commencement." Anyone having one of the Land Company's large maps will see how fearfully muddled these lines are. Westminster and Garden Grove both contain the N. half of Sec. 6, T. 5, S. R. 10, W.-the places of John Harris, B. F. Townsend, and the Rice's. Westminster and Fountain Valley are both described as covering the same territory—this precinct taking in much of the Ocean View district, and the entire section east of Griswold's to the river; and the Sears, Shaw and Foreman sections are covered by no precinct, if the boundaries sent us from the Clark's office be correct. This matter deserves attention. We are surprised that Garden Grove should be so modest as to stop at the Railroad bridge at Orange. They ought to take Orange under their wing. It is proposed to form another school district from portions of Westminster, Garden Grove and Fairview. Westminster is already pretty well cut down. Bolsa Grande took a slice—no action at the time, but plenty of growling afterward. Garden Grove takes some, and the same result; and now more is threatened. Probably the same result will follow. Petty disputes and small bickering occupy so much time that all dogs until it's too late to awaken them; some gentlemen, and you win and can cause time that everything has been goodled up and your district is of the past. Mr. Strong showt us a budded orange tree in his nursery that beats anything we have ever seen. The bud is of the Mission orange on two-year China lemon stock, and only commenced to grow the 1st of July. In less than two months they have grown to the height of five feet, and is strongly branched, some of the branches being over 18 inches long. The growth is so rapid and the flow of sap so strong that even the thorns leaf out and are becoming branches of the tree. 'Tis a curiosity worth seeing. A call was made Saturday for all interested in the cattle disease to meet that evening at the hall. Only a few attended, and very little was done. That a fearfully fatal disease is destroying many cattle here, is too evident—but what it is, or how caused or cured, is the question. The common impression has been that it came from eating salt grass and drinking alkali water. But Judge Lindley said that this same disease broke out among a large band of cattle owned by a neighbor of his, on the Santa Monica bills, last Spring—when they were eating nothing but the mea feed and alfalfa, and had access to only the purest of water—and the larger proportion of the herd were lost. Men from the willows say that with them, only the cattle that were brought in there late in the season seem at all affected, and are confident none have been sick, but were diseased before coming there. They scout the idea of alkali water, as in many cases the water drank by the cattle comes from pure boiling... Mass Meetings OF THE DEMOCRACY OF Los Angeles County WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS SANTA ANA.....Saturday, September 1 ANAHEIM.....Monday, September 3 LOSANGELES CITY ...Tuesday, Sept. 4 The above meetings will be addressed by the following speakers: Major FRANK GANAHL, C. R. THOM, (Democratic Nominee for District Attorney.) F. H. HOWARD, STEPHEN M. WHITE, Col. J. F. GODFREY, A. J. NORTON, A. C. BAKER, Democrats throughout the county are requested to make all necessary preparations for the above meetings. Meetings to assemble at half past seven in the evening. By order of the Democratic County Central Committee. M. J. NEWMARK, Chairman. STEPHEN M. WHITE, Sec'y. SAMUEL MEYER. Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Oil, Gas Fixtures and Kitchen Utensils. Commercial Street, Los Angeles. J. W. LOWE. Blacksmith and Wagon Maker. Santa Ana. H. M. MITCHELL. Attorney at Law, Office—Room No. 55, Temple Blank, Los Angeles. A. GUY SMITH & CO Planing, Sawing AND Moulding Mill, AND LUMBER YARD! Centre Street, near Railroad Depot, Anahalm. A full assortment of both Humboldt Redwood AND Oregon Pine Lumber! Rough, Surfaced, Tongued and Grooved, and Rustic. Also, Fence Posts, Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Battens and Pickets. Doors, Sashes and Blinds. Also, a good assortment of GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES THE IMMENSE STOCK OF D. & G. D. PLATO —CONSISTING OF— —DRY GOODS, —LADIES' FANCY GOODS, —CLOTHING; —BOOTS, —SHOES, —HATS, —CAPS, —GROCERIES, —HARDWARE, AND Oregon Pine Lumber! Rough, Surfaced, Tongued and Grooved, and Rustic. Also, Fence Posts, Shingles, Shakes, Laths, Battens and Pickets. Doors, Sashes and Blinds. Also, a good assortment of BUILDER'S HARDWARE! Nails, Screws, Locks, Hinges, etc., etc. Stuff for Bee Hives, Grape Boxes, etc., furnished in any shape at short noilles. Anaheim Grist Mill. GRAIN, FEED & FLOUR. Ground Barley Feed, Ground Mixed Feed, Ground Corn Feed, Ground Corn Meal, Graham Flour and Rye Flour. Agency of the Celebrated SANTA PAULA FLOUR MILLS. A. Guy Smith & Co., Near Railroad Depot. ANAHEIM Storage Warehouse Is open for the storage of Grain, Wool And other merchandise. Liberal Advances Made, AND GOODS FORWARDED AND SOLD ON Comission, in Best Markets. A. GUY SMITH & CO., Centre Street, Near Railroad Depot. IMPORTANT TO Farmers Others WHO HAVE ARTESIAN WELLS THAT HAVE ceased to flow, and are in need of water for irrigation. I would say that I am prepared to furnish a pump that will supply From 250 to 300 Gallons Per Minute. (If your well will afford that supply) with power to run the same complete, at an expense not to exceed 8000, and give ten days trial before paying for it, the machinery to be removed by me without expenses to the purchaser. Also, can furnish a smaller size of the same pump - 80 to 100 gallons per minute - at a less price, and a still larger size - 600 to 1,000 gallons per minute. CONSISTING OF— DRY GOODS, LADIES' FANCY GOODS, CLOTHING; BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE FOR THE NEXT NINETY DAYS! We are determined to sell our large and varied stock at Prices which will defy Competition. We make a specialty of Ladies' Misses' and Childrens' GAITERS! AND SHOES! ALSO Men Boys Wear TO Farmers Others Who have artesian wells that have ceased to flow, and are in need of water for irrigation, I would say that I am prepared to furnish a pump that will supply From 250 to 300 Gallons Per Minute. (If your well will afford that supply) with power to run the same, complete, at an expense not to exceed $800, and give ten days trial before paying for it, the machinery to be removed by me without expense to the purchaser. Also, can furnish a smaller size of the same pump—60 to 100 gallons per minute—at a less price, and a still larger size—600 to 1,900 gallons per minute, at a greater price, on same conditions. For further particulars apply to or address P. A. CLARK, Agent, Office in Anaheim Hotel Building, Anaheim. Cal. Judd&w The "Eclipse" Victorious (New Commercial Judges Report.) STRONGEST WIND MILL MADE. Tested 10 years. Thoroughly in use. A solid wheel without joints. Produces 15 per cent. more power, and will not blow away. WE NEED 15 HERBS MILLS for pumping and power purposes. Illustrated Directory from Eclipse Wind Mill Co., Rebeck, Wis. P. A. CLARK, AGENT, CENTER ST., - - ANAHEIM. R. LUEDKE. Watch Maker and Jeweler, Centre Street, Anaheim. EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, and Jewelry carefully repaired and warranted. Also, a fine assortment of Jewelry on hand. A. G. Beebe's Book and Stationery Store. Dealer in Unbreakable Chimneys, Shades, etc.; Patent Burners, Toys, Jewelry, Cutlery, Viseus Music, Cigare and Tobacco; Oured and Fresh Fruit; Choice Candies, Confectionery, etc., etc. No Credit. "Billie Collected Promptly on Application." CENTRE STREET, - - ANAHEIM