anaheim-gazette 1877-12-15

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...DECEMBER 15, 1877. Church Meetings. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. REGULAR SERVICES AT 11 A.M. AND 7:20 P.M. BUNDAGH SCHOOL 10 A.M. MEETING FOR PRACTICE IN CONGREGATIONAL WINGING AND FOR BIBLE STUDY, ON WEDNESDAY AT 7:20 P.M. EPISCOPAL CHURCH, REV. A. G. L. TREW, PASTOR. REGULAR SERVICES EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT 11 O'clock. BUNDAGH SCHOOL AT 9:4 A.M. Kleinigkeiten. The election of officers of Anaheim Lodge No. 287, F. & A. M. will take place this evening. The attention of those who are fond of buckwheat cakes these cold, rainy mornings is called to the new advertisement of A. Guy Smith & Co. Woodruff is determined that everyone shall have a Christmas present. He has procured one of the largest assortments in town. One thousand barrels of spirit were recently captured at an illicit stall in Anaheim. Republican. You're mistaken. There were four hundred and eighty thousand barrels. It is reported that Michael Reese has rented Los Alamitos Rancho, Los Angeles county, from Jotham Bixby, for $14,000. S. F. Bulletin. We know that this item is mixed somehow, but to save us we can't get it straight. Tracklaying on the Santa Ana extension of the S. P. R. R. has been finished, and on and after Monday next trains will commence to run regularly to the town of Santa Ana, using the Anaheim time schedule for the present. Assemblyman Holloway has given notice that he will introduce a bill to promote irrigation in Los Angeles county. It is to be hoped that the bill will be made public and discussed by those most interested, before being acted upon by the Legislature. Don't give up the ship. Never say die. It didn't rain in 1861 until the 24th of December, and then it rained during all the Westminster Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Daily it becomes more and more evident that an issue is being forced on us—the people against the railroad—and the only hope for Southern California is for the people to unitedly as a man stand firm against the aggressive policy of the monopoly. This can only be done, so far as our immediate section is concerned, by patronizing the Landing. The present leases have control of the Landing for 18 months from Dec. 1st, and only desire to make it pay running expenses; they do not intend deriving pecuniary gain. But that it be maintained they must have the backing and cooperation of the people. In order to secure themselves, patitions are being circulated and persons pledging payment of the sums subscribed, or a pro rata of the same, if the business fails to meet expenses. And the loseses pledge themselves to refund such sums, or a pro rata of the same, should the balance sheet show the business to have been profitable. Shipper should recognize that it is only this opposition that keeps freight charges down to anything like fair rates, and should give their patronage to the means by which low rates are maintained—irrespective of decreased charges by any monopoly. Let the penny wise and pound foolish policy be thrown aside and all awake to the real issue—railroad aggrandizement or people's rights. If this be done we may hope for success; but if the monopoly get full control we shall be ground down to the last notch, having to pay such charges as will prevent any profit to the grower—merely ekeing out a poor miserable living—nothing more. This has been the case in other places, and if the power can not be broken we in common with many others shall be disposed to seek other climes where men are inclined to help one another and not stingily look alone to the interest of their own pocket. Unless sufficient help is pledged the leases will have to discharge most of the men at the Landing and make it simply a point for shipping grain and produce. The Railroad Company are about building a branch road from their new to be founded town on the San Joaquin Ranch to Newport harbor, and have a little steamer there, as Wicks of Santa store; he remarked his supper with a goat. Soon after reaching halfcooling, and shortly with its lone rider on house. "Halloo"—kind air as to tell me road in." And on Mr. Wicka. He said never come here wishing and getting mad comment further on that "goo" would suggest Try one of your life time, Moye. He told going to read law while Westminster is get day season. Next Monday even of Alameda, who is will exhibit in the H.C.Con views of Yosemite scenery, explaining ting lecture. The promenant will be given to Presbyterian church concerts; doors open at begin promptly at 7:30. On Tuesday even social will meet in th ed to make this last usually interesting usual programme ladies will offer for sale able for Christmas prizes. A week from Mond eve, not Christmas ev en announced—the Meth oir Christmas festive sides the trees and di will be exercises by th e Hall to which all choice programme wi ents and friends intend to their children or to send the same to the day, where a committee to receive and c The arrangement's are right merry time may Dec. 13th, 1877. Norwalk REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. Assemblyman Holloway has given notice that he will introduce a bill to promote irrigation in Los Angeles county. It is to be hoped that the bill will be made public and discussed by those most interested, before being acted upon by the Legislature. Don't give up the ship. Never say die. It didn't rain in 1851 until the 24th of December, and then it rained during all the balance of that year, and to the 23d of the succeeding January with but slight interruptions. We may be happy yet. We acknowledge the reception of invitations to the Grand Christmas Ball to be given by the Stella Social Club. Knowing the enjoyability of those receptions, we are inclined to regret that our early education in the Terpsichorean art was neglected on account of the size of our fett. Rev. Mr. Spurlock was in our office yesterday, from whom we learned that the dredging in the Wilmington harbor was progressing splendidly. Also, that a colony had been formed for the purchase of 2,000 acres of the Bixby tract lying east of Wilmington, and that 1500 acres had already been bought. The colony is composed of men who mean business, and we expect to soon see a flourishing agricultural district established there. Two gentlemen named Frank Smith and William Gallagher were brought before Justice Bailey on Thursday, charged with vagrancy. One of the parties testified that he had been in possession of sixty dollars, and the other testified that he was silent partner in the concern. As a man who had been in possession of so large a sum during these hard times was entitled to the respect of any court in the land, the gentlemen were dismissed, after making a solemn promise that they would leave the town immediately. The rumor in regard to the murder of Thad. Travis, to which we gave publicity two weeks ago, is now confirmed by the following letter dated at Florence, Dec. 8th, and addressed to P. Davis & Bro.: "I have just received a letter from M. C. Bailey, dated Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nov. 24th, which states that Thad Travis was murdered at Las Lunas, New Mexico, no doubt for his money, by a man named Speaks. He hads sold some sheep and went there to receive the money. Bailey thinks there were several parties concerned in the murder. Bailey wished me to tell the old man Travis, as perhaps he had not heard of it; so you can send him word if he does not know it, that his son is dead without doubt." "C. C. SWEETZER." The County Hospital Movement. The following bill, which fully explains itself, has been prepared at the suggestion of been the case in other places, and if the power can not be broken we in common with many others shall be disposed to seek other climes where men are inclined to help one another and not stingily look alone to the interest of their own pocket. Unless sufficient help is pledged the lessee will have to discharge most of the men at the Landing and make it simply a point for shipping grain and produce. The Railroad Company are about building a branch road from their new to be founded town on the San Joaquin Ranch to Newport harbor, and have a little steamer there, as at Wilmington, to transfer freight and passengers from the steamers. This will hurt Santa Ana, Tustin and Orange, and persons in those sections should see that their interests and ours are one, in giving the Anaheim Landing their fullest support. Some steps should be taken at once for correcting the erroneous survey of Westminster. It can be easily changed now, but will, if left alone, breed extensive litigation. Rev. R. Strong has received 700 one and two year old Japan persimmon trees—six varieties in all, and notwithstanding their long journey, having been forwarded from Japan, they are in splended order and very healthy. Other parties are reporting that they can furnish these trees at less rates than Mr. Strong is doing. For the benefit of purchasers we would say that Mr. Strong has been appointed by Rev. H. Loomis, who introduced the fruit in this country, his sole agent for southern Los Angeles county. No one else can sell trees of Mr. Loomis' importation. These trees are meeting with very ready sale. Dr. Hayes of Los Angeles, who has traveled extensively through Japan, says that the "Mikado" variety of this fruit is finer and more delicious than anything he ever ate in any country. And on this point we quote from the last Pacific Rural Press: "We had a taste of Japanese persimmon grown by Colonel Hollister, Santa Barbara, and received by Mr. Loomis on Monday. The flavor was simply delicious, beyond our expectation, and we begin to realize that the praise bestowed upon this fruit by those who have visited Japan is not beyond the merits of the fruit. We hope those who have already planted these new persimmons will poultice their trees and get their fruit into market as soon as possible." Such reports make us more desirous to see everyone planting a few of these trees. Persons desiring can obtain illustrated circulars by calling on or addressing Mr. Strong at this place. Corn husking is nearly over with us and shelling is in order. Second crop potatoes are being dig, turning out better than was expected. Plowing is the daily amusement many of our people indulge in. Again Westminster comes to the front in the sweet potato line. P. Lyons exhibits at the Cooperative Store one weighing 29 lbs. From the same hill he dug 47 lbs more, one of them weighing 12 lbs, making a yield of 77 lbs from one plant. As this is a "volunteer" crop, Mr. Lyons considers it a very fair yield, but can form no idea what the result might have been if he had regularly planted and cared for them. R. Larter has at the Co-operative a small sample pumpkin, turning the scales at 180 pounds. Taylor & McCoy are boring a new well for Rev. J. Mack. Bothwick & Trefethen are boring on Trefethen's 40 near the cemetery: "James" has received complimentary (?) notices from different parties for saving Ward had just finished a 6-inch well for Mr. Lyons. It is a 1 inch flow over a 6-inch pipe. The following from a pond was mailed on reached Anaheim on its non-appearance in A party of surveyors R. Olden of Anaheim, Rancho's, are now here the line between the L Gertrudes Ranchos previous surveys on this was incorrect—varying from the true line. The der Mr. Chas. T. Healey correct and will not be day yet. A young man by rence was thrown from Henry Settles' place at struck on his head and carried to Mr. Settles' condition. A physician at the next day he was able home near Artesia. Farmers in our vicinity exertion possible to use they can get from the river water will be taken out Rancho above old L water fails in the ditches obliged to depend upon fall, and what is supplied Every day for a week Santa Ana, and taking are very willing to force semi-tropical climate. Last evening our friend rived by train from San Compared by his bride Jose Happiness and them through life's journeys on his farm near the briar We have a genius in our shortly to take out U. New motor, a fly catcher coupling. Shipments from this 1118 sacks of corn, weighing Dec. 6, 1877. If Uncle Sam's postal manager as to require that a document ten miles wide seriously about running a monopoly. We are given letter of last week, throw ligence required two days ZETTE office. We were much pleased to welcome our Haynes, on his arrival framed by his wife, son and Mr. Haynes has spent time with us, to escape the cooiois It is his intention his home permanently fine climate He says drouth here we have not as the people of Knox county that country the crops how owing to too much water have lost nearly all their In consequence of the event of affairs on the Mexican residents are becoming The County Hospital Movement. The following bill, which fully explains itself, has been prepared at the suggestion of the Board of Supervisors and having met the approval of that body, will shortly be forwarded to Sacramento in the hope that it will be passed by the State Legislature: AN ACT to appropriate money to assist in the purchase of land and the construction of buildings thereon, in the county of Los Angeles to be used as a County Hospital and Farm. The People of the State of California, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: SECTION 1. The sum of [twenty-five thousand] dollars is hereby appropriated out of any money in the State Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to assist in the purchase of land and the construction of buildings thereon in the county of Los Angeles, to be used as a County Hospital and Farm, for the indigent sick, or the otherwise dependent poor of said county. SEC. 2. The Controller of State is hereby directed to draw his warrant in favor of the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles county for the above sum, and the Treasurer is hereby directed to pay the same out of any money not otherwise appropriated. SEC. 3. The said twenty-five thousand dollars shall be paid by the said Treasurer to the said Board of Supervisors and shall be used by them to assist in the purchase of a tract of land and for the construction of buildings thereon in the county of Los Angeles, said land and buildings when so erected to be used as County Hospital and Farm for the care and maintenance of the indigent sick or otherwise dependent poor of the said Los Angeles county. SEC. 4. This act shall take effect immediately. Johnny Dwyer, the pugilist, is arranging for a fight with Steve Taylor, and the Clipper gravely says: "Dwyer wishes us to state that there is good prospect, consequent upon the result of the recent election in Brooklyn, of his regaining his former political position, and if he does he will withdraw from contests of a pugilistic nature, in which event all challenge will be useless." Taylor & McCoy are boring a new well for Rev. J. Mack. Bothwick & Trefethen are boring on Trefethen's 40 near the cemetery. James has received complimentary (?) notices from different parties for saving Ward had just finished a 6-inch well for Mr. Lyons. It is a 1 inch flow over a 6-inch pipe. We are informed that a new school district has been formed north of Westminster, called Los Alamitos, formed of parts of Fairview and Garden Grove. The roof is on the hotel addition. Giberson & Aldridge are laying pipe from Alward Bros. & Co.'s well to the hotel. D. W. McLeod of Riverside and Rev. J. Laird of San Francisco paid Westminster friends a flying visit this week. Mr. Laird thinks of delivering a course of lectures here soon. John Johnson has returned from Oregon; his feet are sore but the web did not get fully formed, he tells us. John Kelly has brought 40 acres south of Harper. The friends of Ad Kell and Joe Hull became alarmed at not hearing from them. But after nearly three months silence Kell has written. They are up in the mountains beyond Sacramento, hunting, and last month sent to market 40 dozen quail, besides a large number of rabbits and squirrels. Game was abundant. They had just shot a fine deer and were camped near the haunts of choice red haired dear. If you have not paid your taxes remember they are delinquent on Jan. 6th. Road tax is also delinquent after this month, when the sum jumps from $2 to $3. Payment should be made to Jesse Davis. Over a hundred of our people have not yet paid. F. S. Bowley has the Taylor dairy-stock Josiah McCoy has been handling. Mr. McCoy has a number of the San Luis Obispo Co., cows, which Alward Bros. & Co. bought of Mr. Wimmer. Various persons here would hardly recognize their own names as you printed them in our last letter. S. Lyman is not S. Layman, W. B. Lamson is not W. H. Lawton, J. S. Lackey is not J. S. Lawson. But the mistake may be with our indistinct scrawling and not the poor type. [The poor typo says you've got down to the bottom facts of the case—Esa.] Two more happy men—S. J. Fenley and J. R. Davis—cause, a girl and a boy. On Friday evening we saw our friend Moye We were much pleased to welcome our Haynes, on his arrival first pamied by his wife, son ad Mr. Haynes has spent time with us, to escape the co-nois. It is his intention to his home permanently, fine climate. He says drouth here, we have not as the people of Knox co., that country the crops have owing to too much water have lost nearly all their In consequence of the loss of affairs on the Mexican residents are becoming the event of a war with them would volunteer; it very valiant hero who is to collect 75 or a 100 kins on a filibustering expect "None need apply" who stand by their leader. We have to chronicle first sight. The parties to 60 and a blushing maid met her some six weeks struck his colors. Since prospered so well in his age, when asked the all-in-the young lady sighed, he answered Yes. The corroded by the Rev. M. G. Seven on Sunday last. No car on Mr. Robert Hargrave, or Miss Matilda Hayes, late England. Shipments from this deco corn; weight 119,622 lbs. Dec. 13. Orangethorpe Following is the roll of thorpe school for the monastery Emma Stone...100 East Annie Williams...100 Min Nettie Metcalf...100 La Clara Schulte...100 Ne Jennie Gardiner...100 Best Mary Chilson...100 Mo Thomas Stone...100 Ch Charlie Mead...90 Hu Samuel Stroud...93 S Wicks of Santa Ana at the Co-operative store; he remarked that he had "just taken supper with a good Democratic friend." Soon after reaching home we heard some one halloing, and shortly after a solitary horse with its lone rider drew up to the side of our house. "Halloo"—"halloo' will you be so kind sir as to tell me where the Santa Ana road is." And on approaching we found Mr. Wieks. He said somehow he could never come here without losing his way and getting muddled. We make no comment further than to say it reflects on that "good Democratic friend," and would suggest a change of Doctors. Try one of your Republican friends next time, Moye. He told us John Patterson was going to read law with him. Westminster is getting ready for the holiday season. Next Monday evening Rev. R. L. Tabor, of Alameda, who is visiting relatives here, will exhibit in the Hall a series of stereoptic views of Yosemite and other California scenery, explaining the same by an interesting lecture. The proceeds of the entertainment will be given to the ladies' fund for the Presbyterian church here. Admission, 50 cents; doors open at 7 o'clock, exhibition to begin promptly at 7:30. On Tuesday evening the Presbyterian social will meet in the Hall, and it is intended to make this last social of the year unusually interesting. In addition to the usual programme and refreshments the ladies will offer for sale various articles suitable for Christmas presents. A week from Monday evening—Christmas eve, not Christmas evening as we have before announced—the Methodist S. S. will hold their Christmas festival in the Church. Besides the trees and distribution of gifts there will be exercises by the scholars. The same evening there will be a Christmas festival in the Hall to which all are invited. A short choice programme will be presented. Parents and friends intending making presents to their children or to others are invited to send the same to the Hall any time on Monday, where a committee will be in attendance to receive and care for all packages. The arrangements are very complete and a right merry time may be expected. J.T. Dec. 13th, 1877. Norwalk Items, REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. The following from our Norwalk correspondent was mailed on the 6th inst., and reached Anaheim on the 8th. This explains its non-appearance in last Saturday's issue: A party of surveyors in the employ of W. Orange Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. There is a gypsum deposit four miles north east of Orange. It remains to be seen whether this is the kind to reclaim alkali lands or not. If so, this vicinity is becoming really noted as a mineral locality. There has been a party examining the deposit, we are informed, with a view of opening the same. A few houses built for rent in this neighborhood would speedily be occupied. Won't some one try it? A large interest on the money would be the consequence. Since the completion of the railroad to Santa Ana, and the withdrawal of the Chinese from off the work, the inhabitants along the line breathe easier and chickens roost on the lower limbs as of yore. It's an ill wind that bloweth no good. The recent dry ones stimulate the stockholder to renewed energies and the zanja growth lengthy under the continued stroke of the shovel and the gee haw of the scraper and plow. In the case of the People vs. V. Young, before Judge McGibbon on Saturday last, the jury failed to agree. The difficulty was concerning some alfalfa hay that persisted in being fed to said Young's cow and horses. A party of hunters returned on the 9th, bringing in a fine buck, Mr. Weaver being the lucky shot. We learn the carr will be running to Santa Ana before or after the 14th, and we don't know which. Mr. Logan and lady, of Iowa, are looking for a home in this vicinity. They inform us that ere leaving home, some four weeks ago, everything was frozen up and the ground covered with snow, many of the farmers not having dug their potatoes, and now they will not need to. Major Toler and family will soon remove to the city of Los Angeles. He has rented his place to a gentleman from Riverside for the present. Fisher Bros. are giving their store a fresh coat of paint and it improves the appearance very much. Mr. Smith, of the Canyon de Ladd, was in town this week. He reports the bees in fine condition and ready to work at the first bloom that makes its appearance. Stamps, Bowers, Huntington and others visited the City of the Angels this week. We have not learned as yet whether they were dubbed country jakes in the city or not, suffice it to say they are large enough to take care of themselves in any community. Dec. 15. X.Y.Z. THE CAJON IRRIGATION Local Market Report. ANAHEIM, Dec. 14. NOTE—The prices quoted in the following Report are the prices which retail purchasers have to pay at the store. PRODUCE. DAIRY PRODUCE— Eggs, per doz. Batter, per lb. Cheese, Cal. and East., per lb. Potatoes, per 100 Ibs. Oranges, " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Corn, " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Barley, " " " " " " " " " " " " ... Beans (according to variety). Wheat... 2 00(2 06) Flour... 2 00(2 06) Starry's extra per 100 Ibs. " ", 60 Superine per 100 Ibs. " ", 50 Steak... 2 12 Crushed, Fine Crushed and Cube per lb. Golden C. Hawaiian Cal syrup per gal. Molasses, S.L. Honey strained " ", cobb PROVISIONS. Cal Hams Cal bacon Salted tincon Eastern Hams Smoked beef Lard in canns In bulk Spices... Clover, per lb. Canola, per lb. Nutmeg, per lb. Pepper, whole per lb. ground, per lb. Mustard, per lb. Cinnamon, per lb. Allspice, per lb. Cornmeat Ground Canned Goo... Pie fruit, assorted, per can. Table Jams and Jellies Sugar cubes Rice Sardines Crackers Vinegar, Cream of Tartar Soia and Salerus, $lb. Candles,$lb. Paradine Candles MEAT... Cornmeat $100 Ibs. Cracked Wheat, 10-Ba sack Oatmeal do Graham,$2 Ba sack Dried Fructose Apple,$lb. " "(Alden process) Peaches... Currants Pitted plums Prunes Cal Grape do(Alden dried) Kernure Oil Plain cans,$ can Pancet do Downers do Pratt's Astral oil per can Fish... Norwalk Items. REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. The following from our Norwalk correspondent was mailed on the 6th inst. and reached Anaheim on the 8th. This explains its non-appearance in last Saturday's issue: A party of surveyors in the employ of W. R. Olden of Anaheim, agent for the Stearns' Rancho, are now here engaged in running the line between the Los Coyotes and Santa Gertrudes Ranchos. There have been three previous surveys on this line, each of which was incorrect—varying from 10 to 400 feet from the true line. The present survey under Mr. Chas. T. Healey will be guaranteed correct and will not be completed for several day yet. A young man by the name of Thos. Lawrence was thrown from his horse near Mr. Henry Settles' place a few days ago. He struck on his head and shoulders and was carried to Mr. Settles' house in an unconscious condition. A physician was summoned and the next day he was able to be taken to his home near Artesia. Farmers in our vicinity are making every exertion possible to utilize all the water they can get from the river, as in a week the water will be taken out by farmers on the Ranchoito above old Los Nietos. After the water fails in the ditches our farmers will be obliged to depend upon what little rain may fall, and what is supplied by artesian wells. Every day for a week past we have had a Santa Ana, and taking this as a sample, we are very willing to forego the pleasure of a semi-tropical climate. Last evening our friend Frank Pierce arrived by train from Santa Clara county, accompanied by his bride, lately a belle of San Jose. Happiness and prosperity attend them through life's journey. They will reside on his farm near the bridge on Coyote Creek. We have a genius in our midst, who intends shortly to take out U. S. letters patent on a new motor, a fly catcher, and a new car coupling. Shipments from this depot this week: 1118 sacks of corn, weighing 130,494 pounds. J. E. C. Dec. 6, 1877. If Uncle Sam's postal service is so poorly managed as to require two days to transport a document ten miles, we will consider very seriously about running an opposition to that monopoly. We are growling because our letter of last week, through some one's negligence, required two days to reach the Gazette office. We were much pleased last Saturday evening to welcome our old friend Mr. Asa Haynes, on his arrival from Illinois, accompanied by his wife, son and daughter-in-law. Mr. Haynes has spent the last two winters with us, to escape the cold weather of Illinois. It is his intention to make this county his home permanently, on account of our fine climate. He says that despite the drought here, we have not had as hard times as the people of Knox county, Illinois, as in that country the crops have been very short, owing to too much water, and the farmers have lost nearly all their hogs from cholera. In consequence of the unsettled condition of affairs on the Mexican border, some of our residents are becoming quite restless. Fisher Bros., are giving their store a fresh coat of paint and it improves the appearance very much. Mr. Smith, of the Canyon de Ladd, was in town this week. He reports the bees in fine condition and ready to work at the first bloom that makes its appearance. Stamps, Bowers, Huntington and others visited the City of the Angels this week. We have not learned as yet whether they were dubbed country jakes in the city or not, suffice it to say they are large enough to take care of themselves in any community. Dec. 15. X. Y. Z. THE CAJON IRRIGATION COMPANY. Progress of the Work—Meeting of the Stockholders. Eds. Gazette:—The Stockholders of the Cajon Irrigation Co. held a meeting on the 8th inst. at which meeting the Secretary reported that $669.24 had been spent on the ditch under its present management. The Superintendent of the work reported that but ½ of a mile of the main ditch remained to be broken. A good deal yet remained to do back farther, but is left for the present, as teams cannot work on it and it will have to be done by picks and shovels. The lumber for the iliumes has arrived at Wilmington and will be in Anaheim in a few days. There is yet 75 shares of unsubscribed stock to be taken at $100 a share; 30 per cent. has been paid up and 40 per cent. more assessed, to be delinquent on the 8th of January. The By laws were amended on the 8th, the amendments to take effect on the 12th of January. At present one share represents 33 acres of land; after Jan. 12th it will represent but 20 acres. Now District water tax receipts will be taken for irrigating privileges at the rate of $5 for one acre; after the 12th of Jan. no such privileges will be granted for tax receipts. Now the rates for non-stockholders are 50 cents per hour for water; after Jan. 12th the rates will be $1 per hour and only when the stockholders have it to spare—the stockholders always reserving the preference. If any one wishes to become a stockholder in the company, it will be to his interest to attend to subscribing previous to the 12th of Jan. 1878. For arrangements are now made to have all the stock taken by parties in San Francisco after that date, if not taken here. The Directors are desirous of having at least a controlling interest taken here, but if those who need it stand in their own light they may be brought to their senses in the future, when it is too late. W. M. McFADDEN. Anaheim, Dec. 10th. Wells, Fargo & Co. The following letters and packages remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express: Frank Ey, W.M. McFadden, Goodman & Rimpao, Mrs.C.E.Sanger Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain We were much pleased last Saturday evening to welcome our old friend Mr. Asa Haynes, on his arrival from Illinois, accompanied by his wife, son and daughter-in-law. Mr. Haynes has spent the last two winters with us, to escape the cold weather of Illinois. It is his intention to make this county his home permanently, on account of our fine climate. He says that despite the drought here, we have not had as hard times as the people of Knox county, Illinois, as in that country the crops have been very short, owing to too much water, and the farmers have lost nearly all their hogs from cholera. In consequence of the unsettled condition of affairs on the Mexican border, some of our residents are becoming quite restless. In the event of a war with Mexico many of them would volunteer; in fact we have one very valiant hero who is extremely anxious to collect 75 or a 100 kindred spirits to go on a filibustering expedition into Sonora. "None need apply" who are not willing to stand by their leader. We have to chronicle a case of love at first sight. The parties thereto are a youth of 60 and a blushing maiden of 50. He first met her some six weeks ago, and at once struck his colors. Since that time he has prospered so well in his suit that a few days ago, when asked the all-important question, the young lady sighed, hung her head, and answered Yes. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. M. G. Settle at Los Angeles on Sunday last. No cards. Their names, Mr. Robert Hargrave, of Los Nietos, and Miss Matilda Hayes, late of Birmingham, England. Shipments from this depot—1032 sacks of corn; weight 119,622 lbs. J. E. C. Dec. 13. Orangethorpe School. Following is the roll of honor of Orange-thorpe school for the month ending Dec. 7th: Emma Stone...100 Esther Parker...100 Annie Williams...100 Minnie Mead...100 Nettie Metcalf...100 Laura Calloway...100 Clara Schulte...100 Nellie Bancroft...100 Jennie Gardiner...100 Bestrice Stone...98 Mary Chilson...100 Mollie Gardiner...92 Thomas Stone...100 Charlie Calloway...90 Charlie Mead...90 Hubie Bancroft...90 Samuel Stroud...93 S. Bush, Teacher. A note from San Luis Rey informs us that Supervisor Foss has just met with quite a loss. His hay-stack was burned on Monday evening, about fifteen tons of hay being consumed. Our informant says the fire was caused by the cruel act of some boys, who caught a mischievous cat and dipped its tail in coal oil which they lighted. The animal bounded off to the hay-stack, which was thus limited. All the surroundings were saved — San Diego Union. Wells, Fargo & Co. The following letters and packages remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express: PACKAGES: Frank Ey, W. M. McFadden, Goodman & Rimpau, Mrs. C. E. Sanger, Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Anaheim Postoffice: F. Dale, Mrs. F. M. Clark, Ella Burnham, O. P. Felton, W. B. Hunt, John M. Halton, W. W. Hampton, Mrs. E. M. Windle, C. Williams, A. J. Wilson. Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday, P. M., Dec. 12th, giving lowest point by night preceding date, and highest by day: DATE Dec 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Average Temperature.....50 Average highest and lowest.....61 Real Estate Transfers. Jose de Garcia Cruz and Maria Manuela Cruz, his wife, to M. Mandelson—Lot 5, blk 1, San Juan Capistrano $148 80. Philip and Gustav Davis to N. O. Stafford—Lots 2 and 3, blk 15, Santa Ana; $1200. Daniel H. Samia to John J. Bush—40 acres, Santa Ana Bancho; $1800. D. N. and Maggie Winbligler to John J. Bush—40 acres, Santa Ana rancho; $1500. John J. Bush to W. A. Firebaugh—80 acres, Santa Ana rancho; $4000. C. H. Meacham to Walter S. Kent—3 acres in Banco Santiago de Santa Ana; $350. C. H. Meacham to Horace Kent—4 acres in Banco Santiago de Santa Ana; $500. T A. Garoy to G C Hager and W L Witherbe—Eg of lot 3, blk E. Chapman tret, Santa Ana rancho; $1000. M S Jones to J H Fruit and WH Spurgeon—20 acres, Santa Ana rancho; $2000. J P Barham to W Crowther and Thos Edwards—267 acres in Santa Ana Bancho; $1000. Michael Murphy was accompanied in his sprees, in East Boston, by another brute—a very savage bulldog. The pair were a terror to the people. Murphy set the dog on two women who had resented his insults, and one of them was bitten twenty-one times and the other eight before a police officer's shot rescued them. WEBSTER, HOWE & CO., Garden Grove Store Having lately purchased an immense stock of Goods in San Francisco, for cash, we are enabled to offer to the public one of the best assorted and cheapest lots of General Merchandise ever brought to the southern portion of Los Angeles County. We ask especial attention to our stock of Boots and Shoes, Clothing and Fancy Goods. Feeling assured that we can offer them for Cash cheaper than any other house in the county. We shall continue to pay higher prices for produce than can be obtained elsewhere. All Kinds of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS Will be furnished at greatly reduced prices. Before purchasing elsewhere do not fail to visit the Garden Grove Store WEBSTER, HOWE & CO. LADIES, IF YOU Wish a Fashionable Dress Hat or Bonnet, Wish an Old Lady's Bonnet, Wish a Stylish Felt Hat for Misses, neatly trimmed, Price, $1 50. Wish Laces, Ribbon , Trimming Silks, Velveta. Prilling Flowers, Teathes, or Fancy Goods, too numerous to mention, call at MRS.FLORA.BROWN'S.M.LINERY STORE, Centre Street, Anaheim. Millinery Parlors. ALWAYS OPEN FOR THE COMfort AND CONvenience of Ladies, particularly attractive in the display of Autumn's gorgeous tints and Winter foliage. Mrs. R.T.YARNDLEY Is always happy to receive visitors at her cozy, cheerful "Parlors." She desires to express her hearty thanks for the very liberal share of patronage she has received during the past season, and feels encouraged in her effort to please A choice and rare assortment of the finest millinery selected with experienced taste, and at astonishingly LOW PRICES. Butterfly's Celebrated Patterns and Principles made in the most appraised modes are among the pleasant things to be seen there. ALWARD BROS. & CO Of Westminster, Having just opened a large stock of General Merchandise, Cordially invite their friends and enemies to call and examine them. These are no Cheap John Auction Goods But have been CAREFULLY SELECTED, IN PERSON, from first-class Houses, and will be sold For Cash At Prices that will Save Money to all who buy. Having inaugurated an era of Low Prices In this part of the county, we propose to remain "TO THE FORE" In furnishing GOOD GOODS At the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Highest Prices Paid for Grain and Produce. THE Pacific Coast Steamship A. GUY SMITH & CO Planing, Sawing AND Moulding Mill, AND LUMBER YARD! Centre Street, near Railroad Depot, Anaheim. A full apartment of both Humboldt Redwood AND Oregon Pine Lumber 1 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 BUILDERS' HARDWARE! Nails, Scrows, Looks, Hinges, etc., etc. Stuff for Bee Hives, Grape Boxes, etc., Furnished in any share at short notice. Anaheim Grist Mill. GRAIN, FEED & FLOUR. Ground Barley Feed, Ground Mixed Feed, Ground Corn Feed, Ground Corn Meat, Graham Flour. LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Highest Prices Paid for Grain and Produce. THE Pacific Coast Steamship COMPANY. SAN FRANCISCO AND Los Angeles, Express Line. SCHEDULE. Arrive at SFranisco Dec: 10 Jan Lov. Santa Monica Dec: 10 Jan Leave San Pedro Dec: 10 Jan Arrive San Pedro Dec: 17 Jan Arrive Sta Monica Dec: 27 Jan Leave San Francisco Nov. 30 Dec: 10 Jan Steamers call at Santa Barbara and Port Hartford. Train's connect with up-streamers at Santa Monica, leave Los Angeles at 10:15 A.M., Los Angeles time. RATES OF FARE. (Payable in Gold.) Los Angeles to San Francisco—Cabin, $15; Steerage $10 Los Angeles to Santa Barbara—Cabin, $8; Steerage $6. Los Angeles to Port Hartford—Cabin, $12; Strge. $9. Through Tickets to Portland, Cabin, $23; Steerage, $13. LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO. The Steamers, SENATOR AND ORIZABA Leave Santa Monica and San Pedro for San Diego December 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, and January 1. Passengers from Los Angeles take the train for Wilmington that leaves S. P. R. R. at 3:45 P.M., Los Angeles time. San Francisco, San Diego and Way Ports. Freight Steamers leave San Francisco about every Anaheim Grist Mill. GRAIN, FEED & FLOUR. Ground Barley Feed, Ground Mixed Feed, Ground Corn Feed, Ground Corn Mea', Graham Flour and Rye Flour. 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 Hallroad Depot. Important Announcement. Messrs. D. & G. D. Plato Repectfully announce to the citizens of Anaheim and vicinity that the San Francisco member of the firm has lately taken advantage of an opportunity to purchase a full line of goods at prices much below the ruling market rate. This, therefore, enables us to give our customers the benefit of first-class vooda at prices much lower than has ever ruled in Anaheim. As is well known, we have lately been making a specialty of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S GAITERS AND SHOES, And in order to secure this trade we make the following announcement, merely promising that we make an proportionate reduction on every class of goods in our store: Ladies' Kid Fox Gaiters, $1.25, formerly sold for $1.75. Ladies' all cloth Gaiters, $1.50, formerly sold for $2. Los Angeles to Santa Barbara—Cabin $8; Steerage $0. Los Angeles to Port Hartford—Cabin, $23; Steerage, $13. LOS ANGELES AND SAN DIEGO. The Steamers, SENATOR AND ORIZABA Leave Santa Monica and San Pedro for San Diego December 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27 and January 1. Passengers from Los Angeles take the train for Wilmington that leaves S. P. R. R. at 3:45 P.M., Los Angeles time. San Francisco, San Diego and Way Ports. Freight Steamers leave San Francisco about every ten days, carrying stock, combustibles, etc. Plans of Steamer's cabins at Agent's office. For passage or freight, as above, or for Tickets to and from Yosemite Valley and Big Trees, EASTERN CITIES And Principal European Ports, Apply to H. McLELLAN, Local Agent t. OFFICE—Over Commercial Bank, No. 604 Main Street, Los Angeles. Notice to Shippers Great Reduction in Freight. ANAHEIM LIGHTER COMPANY. This Company is now prepared to receive and deliver freight at Greatly Reduced Rates. SHIPPERS WILL PLEASE SEND BILLS OF Lading by Steamer and mark freight "Care Anheim Lighter Company." GEORGE HULL, Agent Anaheim Lighter Company. The "Eclipse" Victorious (Sen Commercial Judges Reports.) STROAGENT WIND MILLAGE. Tested 10 years. Thousands in use. A solid wheel without joints. Produces 15 per cent. more power, and will not blow away. WE BUILD 18 HEED MILLS for pumping and power purposes. Illustrated Gleanings free. Eclipse Wind Mill Co., Palmito, Wis. P. A. CLARK, AGENT, CENTER ST., - - ANAHEIM. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE BY MAIL, $5 PER YEAR. As is well known, we have lately been making a specialty of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S GAITERS AND SHOES, And in order to secure this trade we make the following announcement, merely premising that we make an proportionate reduction on every class of goods in our store: Ladies' Kid Fox Gaiters, $1.25, formerly sold for $1.75. Ladies' all cloth Gaiters, $1.50, formerly sold for $2. Ladies' Gaiters, $1.50 per pair, formerly sold for $2. Ladies' Buttoned Gaiters, $2.50, formerly sold for $3.50. Missed Gaiters, $1.25, formerly sold for $2.00. Children's Shoes, $1, formerly sold for $1.50. Children's Shoes, $0.50, formerly sold for $1. To enumerate the articles upon which we have made reductions would be almost impossible. We ask our friends, whether they intend to purchase or not, to call at our store and ascertain the prices of our goods. Our stock consists in part of DRY-GOODS, LADIES' FANCY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, Etc., Etc. PRODUCE TAKEN IN EXCHANGE. D. & G. D. PLATO, Corner of Los Angeles and Central Streets.