anaheim-gazette 1878-03-02

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...MARCH 2, 1878. DOES INSURANCE INSURE? We copy the following from the Coast Review, a monthly journal devoted to insurance matters, published in San Francisco: "The case of the Alden Fruit-drying Works of Anaheim, the destruction of which by fire is reported in our fire record, illustrates once more the necessity of policy-holders reading the conditions of their policies, and of agents attending to the instructions of their principals. In consequence of a neglect of these obvious duties, the policies held by the Alden have been vitiated, as will be seen from the following facts: The Alden had a policy in the Agency of Potter, Jacobs & Easton for $2,000; subsequently it took a second policy in the Home Mutual for $2,000, and through that company, a third policy, also for $2,000, in the Agency of Hutchinson & Mann. But the Alden, which had permission from Potter, Jacobs & Easton for only $1,500 additional insurance, failed to obtain from them permission for the larger amount that it subsequently placed, and it also omitted to inform the other insurers of the previous policy. The Alden alleges, in regard to Potter, Jacobs & Easton, that it notified the broker who placed the risk, but, of course, this itself is not a valid notice against those insurers. In regard to the other policies, it is admitted by the agent of the Home Mutual at Anaheim that he received from the Alden a notice of the previous insurance, but that he forgot to transmit it to his principal. Hutchinson & Mann, no doubt, are clear from the effect of this notice, and it is binding only to the Home Mutual. But in the policy written by this company there was a "watchman's clause," and the Alden Works had no watchman on' their premises at the time of the fire. It is a very pretty case as it stands so far; and, to mix up matters a little more, the policies are not concurrently written. If the Alden had offered a reward of a thousand dollars for a plan to defeat its claim in the event of loss, it could have obtained no better one than it has been furnished by its own carelessness. Supposing the facts to be as we have presented them nothing is clearer than that the Alden BETTER THAN DIVORCE. Now that Senator Pierson and the other solons at Sacramento are determined to throw embarrassing legal impediments in the way of procuring divorces, it behooves those whose conjugal joke has become irksome to be on the alert to discover some simple and efficacious plan to get rid of the incubus. A Parisian gentleman named Duval has adopted what appears to us to be a very good plan; and our gentleman readers who are afflicted with companions whose disagreeable disposition disperses the romantic halo which ought to surround married life, will doubtless appreciate the motives which induce us to make them acquainted with Mr. Duval's method of procedure. Mr. Duval was rather of a scientific turn of mind and inclined to be morose; whereas his wife was fond of society. He endured her giddy ways as long as he was in honor bound to do, and then got rid of her by the simple process of rubbing her all over with petroleum and then setting fire to the oil. If you don't happen to have any petroleum handy, you might use San Fernando coal oil. And if the lady is obstinate enough to object to having her body besmeared with the stuff, just half-fill a lamp with it and let her carry it about the house. The only unpleasant feature of the latter plan is that it involves the burning up of the dwelling. But the prime object having been attained the loss of the house becomes of little importance. RECORDER HACKett of New York, besides enjoying the reputation of being a distinguished jurist, is also known as one of the most expert shots with a pistol that this century has produced. His feats in that line have been the theme of many a newspaper story, including the one where the distinguished judge is made to bend the barrel of his pistol, and aim in such a way as to cause the ball from his weapon to travel around the block and return to the spot from whence it was fired—boomerang fashion. With such a reputation, the feelings of the thieving fraternity of New York may be imagined when, on picking up their morning papers, they read the follow item: Before Recorder Hackett, in New York, Edward Lubey was convicted of having picked the pocket of a young lady. In sentencing the prisoner, Recorder Hackett said sternly: "It is a city saint that so genteel a young man was well taken and with fainting disguises were so complete possible to recognize that were dominos of all hues and grotesque characters of were princes and soldiers, he and representatives from an earth. There were queens flower girls with their bows the fairest of floral tribes huntresses whose shots, when missed the birds, never fail hearts of their admirers. ing, starlight and moon charms to the occasion. We were admirably represented our reporter palpitated while saw the Anaheim Gazette gotten but was represented costume, and we realized how much loveliness could are clear from the effect of this notice, and it is binding only to the Home Mutual. But in the policy written by this company there was a "watchman's clause," and the Alden Works had no watchman on their premises at the time of the fire. It is a very pretty case as it stands so far; and, to mix up matters a little more, the policies are not concurrently written. If the Alden had offered a reward of a thousand dollars for a plan to defeat its claim in the event of loss, it could have obtained no better one than it has been furnished by its own carelessness. Supposing the facts to be as we have presented them, nothing is clearer than that the Alden has thrown the burden of loss upon itself. Some remedy for it may lie in the gracious consideration of the companies, but this is hardly to be expected. No precaution in underwriting is more important than that which prohibits additional insurance without notice. Beside, in the Home Mutual case, the insured did not protect the property in the manner prescribed by the policy. The fact of the matter is that insurance adjusters will find flaws in the most carefully written policy. In ninety cases out of one hundred, what is called "a compromise" is effected; i.e., the insurance company offer one-half or two-thirds of the amount the burnt property was insured for, knowing that the loser will in most cases accept the terms rather than engage in a lengthy and expensive litigation. It is now looked upon as wise to insure property only on the principle that in event of loss it is better to have some recompense than none at all. The transactions in adjusting losses, which almost daily occur, have about convinced observant people that it is the height of folly to expect insurance companies to pay their losses in full. Recently, however, we heard an insurance agent make a very sound and sensible remark. In a conversation regarding the fire at the Alden Works, he incidentally said that the most negligent of business men would carefully scan a promissory note for $50 before affixing his signature thereto; but that the same man would take out a $5,000 fire insurance policy on his property without even glancing at the printed conditions, and leave entirely to the agent the important work of filling out the blanks, making diagrams of the property insured, etc. There is much truth in this. In a transaction of such a magnitude the greatest care should be exercised. The manifold conditions of the policy should be carefully read and the restrictions therein assiduously complied with. And then, should misfortune overtake you, the company will probably pay you—say about two-thirds of what it ought to. GREENOCK, on the Clyde, Scotland, is probably one of the dirtiest, muddiest, and wettest towns in either hemisphere. In Scotland, its supremacy in these respects is conceded, just as we in California award the palm to Fort Yuma as the hottest place this side of Hades. Indeed, it has passed into a proverb that in Greenock it rains four hundred days in every year. And the inhabitants of that acqueous town, far from being objects of commiseration, actually enjoy the story, including the one where the distinguished judge is made to bend the barrel of his pistol, and aim in such a way as to cause the ball from his weapon to travel around the block and return to the spot from whence it was fired—boomerang fashion. With such a reputation, the feelings of the thieving fraternity of New York may be imagined when, on picking up their morning papers, they read the follow item: Before Recorder Hackett, in New York, Edward Lubey was convicted of having picked the pocket of a young lady. In sentencing the prisoner, Recorder Hackett said sternly: "It is a pity, sir, that so genteel a young man should follow the meanest of all occupations, pocket picking. The city is full of pickpockets—they are in every street. If some one should shoot down one of these fellows, when caught in the act, it would be doing the public service. I would not hesitate Judge as I am, to kill such a man on the spot. I want you and your friends to understand this. I want it to be distinctly understood. I sentence you, sir, to State Prison, at hard labor, for five years." GEN. CHAS. P. STONE, writing from Cairo, Egypt, to Gen. Leduc, the Commissioner of Agriculture, says: "From what I have seen of the date-producing regions in this part of the world, and what I know of the Desert of Colorado, between Carisa Creek and Fort Yuma, I am inclined to believe that the greater portion of the latter region can be made productive and very valuable by making plantations of the date palm. This tree not only does not require much water, but water is prejudicial to it, and the climate of the Colorado Desert is singularly like that of some of the best date producing districts here. In any case, I feel assured that all the New River portion of the Colorado Desert would grow the date tree without difficulty." SACRAMENTO. Proceedings of the Legislature. The following bills have been introduced: By Mr. Smith—an Act to provide for the building of a school house in Anaheim School District. Referred to the Committee on Education, with memorial. Also, an Act to appropriate money to assist in the purchase of land, and in the construction of a building thereon, in the county of Los Angeles, to be used as a county hospital and farm. [Appropriates $10,000.] By Mr. Ellis—An Act to make an appropriation for the support of the Ladies' Benefolent Society for the city of Los Angeles. Also, an Act to make an appropriation for the benefit of the Southern California Horizontal Society. Assembly Bill No. 314—an Act to authorize the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles county to purchase a farm in the county of Los Angeles, to build and establish a county Alms-house and Hospital thereon, and to issue bonds for the payment of the same (by Mr. Ellis)—was taken up, reading of the bill dispensed with, considered engrossed, read third time and passed. By Johnson, to compel the retraction of libelous statements in newspapers. Bill allowing women to practice as attorneys in the State courts; lost, 30 to 33. Feb. 27.—Smith, of Los Angeles, presented a joint resolution quoting from the Republican Independent and Democratic State platforms of 1875 on freights and fares, closing with the expression of the opinion that it is duty of the Legislature now in session to earth. There were queens flower girls with their bells at fairest of floral tribes huntresses whose shots, which missed the birds, never fail hearts of their admirers. ing, starlight and moon charms to the occasion. Were admirably represented our reporter palpitated with saw the Anaheim Gazette gotten but was representable costume,and we realized how much loveliness could our newspaper. At midnight, when they were unmasked,the scene riffled Young男 found themselves with ladies whose names were worn for years. Star found arm in arm with they had mistaken for motionions in point of years.Geese selves with those to which spoken for years while so they had been treating friends of their early childrensness of the whole affairthe hearty laugh,merry and building to its foundationpartaking of supper they united at the halltators were admitted ta dancing was kept up until Saturday morning.No occurrence duringthe entire ball broke up,aall expressions pleased and were loud in excellent management oThe music was excellent agger,Mr.Mendelson,praise for his tact and attent Tickets were presented masquers on which they write the name ofthe chairand describethe costumewere handedtothe doorkneeh themin a sealed box,furnishersoftheGAZETTE.Ababledto givethenamesofent,andthecharactersremostimpossibletaskwithcards mentionedThere did not hand in their descrbbablynotmorethanhalfthefollowingreportismcouldhavebeengivenhadbeen pursued. LADIES. MISS MINNIE CALISHER ZETTE." Dress of GAZETTE gilt.Jockey cap of paper; gilt.Weg beg to make ouTo Miss Calisher forthe hoWe assure her that it was ment that she looked positive MISS AUGUSTA HARTT Dress,green cashmere,tri-named with pictures with gun.The partofhout admirably;she solddowna bird.Costumeo'clock.the second dresso GREENOCK, on the Clyde, Scotland, is probably one of the dirtiest, muddiest, and wettest towns in either hemisphere. In Scotland, its supremacy in these respects is conceded, just as we in California award the palm to Fort Yuma as the hottest place this side of Hades. Indeed, it has passed into a proverb that in Greenook it rains four hundred days in every year. And the inhabitants of that acqueous town, far from being objects of commiseration, actually enjoy the daily downpour of moisture and seem to thrive upon it. This reminiscence is suggested by reading a paragraph, now going the rounds, that in Oban, a district in the West Highlands of Scotland, it rained last year 291 days out of the 365. And yet the people complain that the crops were not good! REV. DR. WM. SPEER lectured before a small audience in Washington last week on Asiatic immigration. He contended that the Mongolian immigration is a benefit to this country, and also to China, as those who return take with them education, and sometimes Christianity. He admitted, however, that the reflex influence of our civilization on China had heretofore been mainly visible in the application of our arts as aids to idolatry. He predicted that some American El Dorado of gold and diamonds will draw away our five millions of negroes within the next twenty years, and that their places will be filled by a thrifty race of Mongolians, who will acclimatize better, and ultimately make better citizens. MR. KENNEDY, Washington attorney of the Chinese Six Companies, is making himself very conspicuous, and just a trifle ridiculous, by reason of his wild and absurd statements regarding the Chinese in California. As he has no personal knowledge of what he is talking about, his blunders are perhaps excusable. It has been claimed that he is an old Californian; but it now transpires that his sole claim to be so considered lies in the fact that he is the father-in-law of General Bidwell, Duke of Butte. Report on the Chinese Question. WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.—Willis, of the House Committee on Education and Labor, to-day made a report on the Chinese question. It reviews the history of Chinese immigration, discusses the character of the immigrants from economic, political and social standpoints, and comes to the conclusion that the material advantages to be derived from their value as laborers are overborne by their undesirable moral, social, religious and race peculiarities and by the fact that their presence tends to degrade the industrial classes. As most of the immigration is from the British port of Hongkong, a change of treaty relations with China will not check the evil. The report therefore recommends that the President open correspondence immediately with the governments of Great Britain and China, with a view to secure a modification of existing treaties, which permit unlimited immigration. MISS MINNIE CALISHERZETTE.” Dress of Gazette gilt. Jockey cap of paper; gilt. We beg to make our way to Miss Calisher for the horse we assure her that it was meant that she looked positive. MISS AUGUSTA HARTLEY Dress, green cashmere, trimmed with pictures with gun. The part of hair out admirably; she sold down a bird. Costume o'clock, the second dress o'costume of white cashmere blue velvet. MRS. IDA ROQUES.—“Mr. Regiment.”—Blue hat with red, white and blue plaid with white silk trimming tons. Short red skirt with mings; red pants with blue white and blue hose with sash; a barrel, pistol and suspended from the waist. Second costume — “Mr. dress bespangled with stars white overdress looped with trimmed profusely with lace with moon and stars, long dered with gold and silk slippers. MRS. G. DAVIS.—“Flowers.” MRS. THEO. LYNILL.—“Black dress, striped skirt up in true Irish style. The and an old cap of ancient dress." MISS NATALIE CARRIE Princess.” Very handsome. MRS. FLORA BROWN.—yellow skirt, trimmed with velvet; velvet sash drape caught with gilt horse shoe jockey cap and whip. MISS FANNIE HIGGINS ant.” White satin waist; trimmed with bullion braid skirt trimmings same as b fan; Tyrolese hat trimmed. MISS MATTHEJ J. SIMON White skirt trimmed with THE MASQUERADE BALL. HOW WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY WAS HONORED. A large and brilliant Assemblage—An admirably conducted and most enjoyable party—A success in every way—The Characters represented—Description of the Costumes worn. The masquerade ball on Washington's Birthday was an affair which will be remembered by the many participants as one of the most enjoyable entertainments ever given in Anaheim. The committee have and deserve the thanks of all for the faultless manner in which it was conducted. The spectators, anxious to procure seats which would give them an uninterrupted view of the floor, gathered at an early hour. In good season the masqueraders assembled in the brilliant and tastefully decorated hall, and when the grand march commenced at 9 o'clock the most brilliant carnival was presented that it was ever our fortune to witness. The characters were well taken and with few exceptions the disguises were so complete that it was impossible to recognize the wearers. There were dominos of all hues and descriptions, and grotesque characters of every kind. There were princes and soldiers, kings and peasants, and representatives from all quarters of the earth. There were queens and maids and flower girls with their baskets filled with the fairest of floral tributes. There were huntresses whose shots, while they sometimes missed the birds, never failed to strike the hearts of their admirers. Night and morning, starlight and moonlight, lent their charms to the occasion. Various publications were admirably represented, and the heart of our reporter palpitated with pride when he saw the Anaheim Gazette had not been forgotten, but was represented in a charming costume, and we realized for the first time how much loveliness could be enveloped in and a green tarlatan overdress caught up with water lilies, grasses and shells; long grasses trimming the waist; a water lily on each shoulder, with long grasses falling over the arms. The hair frized and falling loosely, with shells, water lilies and grasses falling around and over it. White hat trimmed with light green tarlatan, and little shells all over it. MISS NELLIE KUCHEL.—"Diana."—Short skirt of swiss mualin; red jacket and vest; leather belt with hunting horn and dagger attached; whip, spur, jockey cap and feather; high top boots. MISS NELLIE SMYTHE.—"Malinche, wife of Montezuma, King of Mexico."—Dress of white silk, trimmed with rose-colored silk, cut with long train. Gilt crown, covered with diamonds, pearls and beads, mounted with feathers—red whites, and green, representing the Spanish flag. Black slippers with gold buckles. A set of very old jewelry. MISS LIBBY MENDELSON.—"Harper's Bazaar."—Gored skirt with two flounceings; band of Harper's Bazaar on upper flounce. Jacket and hat to match. MRS. FANNIE WOLF.—Pink Domino. MISS A. MEYERHOLZ.—"Oriental Lady." Skirt and waist of black velvet trimmed with gold braid and wax beads. Trousers and sleeves of pink satin, trimmed in similar manner. Black velvet togue, trimmed with a white feather and a gold tassel. Veil of white silk gauze; gold slippers, rose colored trimmings. MISS ANNA FISCHER.—"Flower Girl." Dress trimmed with ivy, smylax and flowers. MISS ELLA MITCHELL.—"Queen of Hearts." Black princess robe covered with gold hearts. Crown and long black veil, also trimmed with hearts. Gold necklace and bracelets; heart-shaped earrings of red coral. Gold fan chain, with black fan covered with hearts. MISS MINNETTE HARVEY. — "Music." Dress of sheet music, black velvet tunic; Normandy cap of sheet music; ornaments of toy musical instruments; earrings, drum and tambourine; brooch, guitar and banjo; tunic trimmed with titles of music. MRS. N. H. MITCHELL. — "Pocahontas." Short black skirt trimmed with gold arrows; scarlet waist; turban of feathers; also beads and feathers in great abundance. Necklace and bracelets of gold beads; large feather fan. MISS CLARA MOSSMAN. — "Tyrolese Peasant." tied around neck with blue ribbon; black belt. DANIEL DROWNE.—Plain black suit, with mask. JOHN J. HILL.—"Indian Chief from Arizona." A. H. HANSEN.—"Page."—Black costume trimmed with silver. A. G. BEEBE.—"Irish American."—Characteristic Irish hat, and short clay pipe. The American flag wrapped gracefully and becoming around his manly form. PANCHO ESCANILLO.—"Spanish Caballero." A very rich costume. THE CHINESE IN HAWAII. The Natives Threatened with Extinction by the Celestials. (Honolulu Commercial Advertiser, Feb. 2.) In previous issues we have repeatedly and earnestly called attention to the danger that surely threatens the country if the policy is persisted in of bringing here only male Chinese emigrants. The correctness of our position on this point will hardly be disputed by anyone, and we hope and expect to see some legislation on this subject in the coming session of the Assembly. But there is another view of this Chinese emigration subject which has not been alluded to by the press, but which will ere long force itself upon public attention. How will it affect the trade and business of the Islands? Ever since we were compelled by the decline of the whaling business to turn our attention to agriculture, the consequent employment of laborers in considerable numbers on the different islands of the group has led to the establishment of numerous "country stores," where the plantation hands, mostly native Hawaiians, have largely spent their advances and their wages. These stores procured their goods from the Honolulu importers and jobbers, so that the money paid out on the plantations for labor eventually found its way to the metropolis and coin was generally "easy." Now, however, the native Hawaiian is rapidly giving place to the Chinaman on most of our plantations, and John does not spend his money freely. On the contrary, he hoards, with the view some day of going back to China with his pile, or else exchanging his silver for American gold, he remits it to his relatives in the Flowery Kingdom. And if he does find it absolutely necessary to buy a modi- There were queens and maids and flower girls with their baskets filled with the fairest of floral tributes. There were huntresses whose shots, while they sometimes missed the birds, never failed to strike the hearts of their admirers. Night and morning, starlight and moonlight, lent their charms to the occasion. Various publications were admirably represented, and the heart of our reporter palpitated with pride when he saw the Anaheim Gazette had not been forgotten, but was represented in a charming costume, and we realized for the first time how much loveliness could be enveloped in our newspaper. At midnight, when the order was given to unmask, the scene rivalled description. Young men found themselves deep in flirtation with ladies whose marriage ring had been worn for years. Staid old men were found arm in arm with young girls, whom they had mistaken for more fitting companions in point of years. Others found themselves with those to whom they had not spoken for years, while some discovered that they had been treating as strangers the friends of their early childhood. The ludicrousness of the whole affair was great and the hearty laugh, merry and loud, shook the building to its foundation stone. After partaking of supper the merry crowd reunited at the hall and the spectators were admitted to the floor. The dancing was kept up until about four o'clock Saturday morning. No unpleasant feature occurred during the entire night and when the ball broke up, all expressed themselves well pleased and were loud in their praises of the excellent management of the committee. The music was excellent and the floor manager, Mr. Mendelson, deserves especial praise for his tact and attention. Tickets were presented to each of the masquers, on which they were requested to write the name of the character represented, and describe the costume. These tickets were handed to the doorkeeper, who placed them in a sealed box, furnished by the publishers of the Gazette. We are thus enabled to give the names of the masquers present, and the characters represented—an almost impossible task without the aid of the cards mentioned. There were very few who did not hand in their descriptive cards—probably not more than half a dozen; so that the following report is more complete than could have been given had any other method been pursued. LADIES. MISS MINNIE CALISHER.—"Anaheim Gazette." Dress of Gazettes, trimmed with gilt. Jockey cap of paper; shoes trimmed with gilt. We beg to make our profoundest bow to Miss Calisher for the honor done us; and we assure her that it was the general sentiment that she looked positively charming. MISS AUGUSTA HARTUNG.—"Huntress." Dress, green cashmere, trimmed with fur; ornamented with pictures of animals; armed with gun. The part of huntress was carried out admirably; she seldom failed to bring down a bird. Costume changed about 11 o'clock, the second dress consisting of a fancy heart-shaped earrings of red coral. Gold fan chain, with black fan covered with hearts. MISS MINNETTE HARVEY.—"Music."—Dress of sheet music, black velvet tunic; Normandy cap of sheet music; ornaments of toy musical instruments; earrings, drum and tambourine; brooch, guitar and banjo; tunic trimmed with titles of music. MRS. N. H. MITCHELL.—"Pocahontas."—Short black skirt trimmed with gold arrows; scarlet waist; turban of feathers; also beads and feathers in great abundance. Necklace and bracelets of gold beads; large featherfan. MISS CLARA MOSSMAN.—"Tyrolese Peasant." White waist; black satin bodice; drab skirts with satin and bullion trimmings. Gray felt hat with bullion tassels; apron. MRS. MARY E. LOOK.—"Venetian Flower Girl of the 16th Century."—Dress of richly embroidered gold-colored silk; scarf of Brussels lace, festooned with garlands of flowers. Hat of Egyptian Papyrus, trimmed with Persian tulle, orange and olive flowers. Hair loose and flowing. Gold bracelets, set with Onyx stones. Shoes of white silk. Carrying basket of flowers. MISS KATIE MEYERHOLZ.—"Bavarian Peasant." Skirt of red; peasant waist of black velvet. Chemisette and sleeves of Swiss muslin; apron and cap of batiste; red rose on left side of the waist; black slippers, with red trimmings. MRS. NANNIE B. ROBB.—"Swiss Peasant." Blue skirt trimmed with red; red bodice elaced with blue. MRS. JENNIE E. LEONARD.—"Queen Elizabeth." Mask of violet silk; head dress, diamond and pearl coronet, with white and gold feathers; plain gold earrings, pearl necklace and plain gold armlets. Elizabeth collar trimmed with antique Tusson lace; sleeves to match; bodice and skirt of rich violet silk, with dress of black Valenciennes lace, looped with wild flowers. Shoes of white satin. GENTLEMEN. L. V. GLASSCOCK.—"Highland Huntsman." Scotch cap with plumes; plaid skirt with broad fringe; red shirt; high boots, plaid leggings; scarf plaid with fringe. Armed with dirk, pistol and riding whip. FRED HARTUNG.—"Highland Chief." The regulation plaid, jacket, kilt and cap of a "braw Hielandman." The costume in its entirety was a very faithful and correct one, even in the most minute details. ADOLPH RIMPAU.—"Turkish Prince." A very rich, handsome costume. A.C. ROQUES.—"The Gladiator." Green helmet with gold and silver stripes; red, white and blue plumes; close fitting vest, with buff and blue trimmings. Broad red silk sash; buff tights, red and white hose; slippers; gauntlets to elbow. Poignard and mace the only weapons. FRED SMYTHE.—"Mexican General." Brass helmet with black plume; full uniform of General, epaulettes, stripes, etc. HENRY KUCHEL-Domino. J.E.BACON.—"Norval," from the Grampian Hills." Scotch costume. CHRISTIAN MEYERHOLZ.—"Punch." Short trousers and frock of green cambric, trimmed with silver and red diamonds; white ruff To Sweeten Wine which has turned Wines which turn or lose their freshness, owe this tendency to some carelessness in the making. Either the grape has been gathered atan unfavorable time, or the fermentation in the vat has been too prolonged. The wine may have been put in dirty casks, or the necessary rackings may not have been properly executed. TURNED WINES. If the wine is only muddy, the damage may be repaired. Decant into a very clean cask, which has been well smoked with brimstone, and into which a litre of good alcohol has been previously poured. If the damage has proceeded further, and if it is during the vintage, the wine should be poured over the squeezed fruit which has not been fully fermented. At any other season it is best to rack the wine, at the same time smoking with brimstone and keeping the cask full. Sometimes the wine can be restored by adding fifty grammes of tartaric acid to the barrel of 230 litres. Sometimes the same result can be obtained by sprinkling the barrels with cold water, or by putting in a little ice, in all cases, however, keeping them in cool cellars. WINES IN FLOWER. This condition is recovered by a kind of repositioning on the earlobe. ``` MISS MINNIE CALISHER.—"Anaheim GAZETTE." Dress of GAZETTES, trimmed with gilt. Jockey cap of paper; shoes trimmed with gilt. We beg to make our profoundest bow to Miss Calisher for the honor done us; and we assure her that it was the general sentiment that she looked positively charming. MISS AUGUSTA HARTUNG.—"Huntress." Dress, green cashmere, trimmed with fur; ornamented with pictures of animals; armed with gun. The part of huntress was carried out admirably; she seldom failed to bring down a bird. Costume changed about 11 o'clock, the second dress consisting of a fancy costume of white cashmere, trimmed with blue velvet. MRS. IDA ROQUES.—"Daughter of the Regiment."—Blue hat with silver ribbon, and red, white and blue plumes. Blue coat, with white silk trimmings and bright buttons. Short red skirt with blue silk trimmings; red pants with blue trimmings; red, white and blue hose with blue shoes; white sash; a barrel, pistol and two small glasses suspended from the waist on a belt. Second costume — "Moonlight." — Blue dress bespangled with stars of different sizes, white overdress looped with blue ribbon and trimmed profusely with lace. Cap decorated with moon and stars, long flowing veil bordered with gold and silver stars. White slippers. MRS. G. DAVES.—"Flower Girl." MRS. THEO. LYNILL.—"Mrs. O'Flaherty." Black dress, striped skirt, with dress pinned up in true Irish style. The inevitable shawl, and an old cap of ancient Irish make-up. MISS NATALIE CARRILLO. — "Turkish Princess." Very handsome costume. MRS. FLORA BROWN.—"Jockey." — Short yellow skirt, trimmed with bands of black velvet; velvet sash draped diagonally and caught with gilt horse shoes. Velvet basque; jockey cap and whip. MISS FANNIE HIGGOINS.—"Tyrolese Peasant." — White satin waist; black satin bodice trimmed with bullion braid and tassels. Drab skirt trimmings same as bodice; white satin fan; Tyrolese hat trimmed to correspond. MISS MATTHEW SIMONA.—"Undine." — White skirt trimmed with plaiting and points white and blue plumes; close fitting vest, with buff and blue trimmings. Broad red silk sash; buff tights, red and white hose; slippers; gauntlets to elbow. Poignard and mace the only weapons. FRED SMYTHE—"Mexican General." — Brass helmet with black plume; full uniform of General, epaulettes, stripes, etc. HENRY KUCHEL—Domino. J. E. BACON—"Norval, from the Grampian Hills." Scotch costume. CHRISTIAN MEYERHOLZ—"Punch." — Short trousers and frock of green cambric, trimmed with silver and red diamonds; white ruff trimmed with red; turban of green trimmed in a similar manner with white feather; red stockings and black slippers. HIPPOLYTE CAHEN. — "Pierrot." (French Clown.) — Loose white trousers and jacket trimmed with red. Conical hat about two feet long, from the peak of which streamed colored ribbons. Face powdered, and nose of huge dimensions. N. WILLARD. — "Magician." — Black costume trimmed with gold. T. W. COOK. — Original mask, representing visitors' faces on leaving the Centennial. N. H. MITCHELL — "Tyrolean." — Black knee pants; buckle shoes; blue Tyrolean hat and jacket; trimmings of gold stars and feathers. MAX NEBELUNG. — Pink domino. M. MENDELSON. — "Organ Grinder." E. M. FERGUSON. — "Brother Jonathan." FRED RIMPAU — "Prince." — Black silk velvet knee pants, trimmed with dead gold gaoon; long black silk velvet cape, lined with heavy blue; white blouse waist with white frills; black silk velvet cap with white ostrich plume; low shoes, a la Paris. WM. B. ROBB. — "Sailor." — White pants and blue shirt; black necktie and belt. PETER RICHARDS — "Chinaman." — Dressed in true Celestial fashion, and discoursing sweet music on Mongolian fiddle. A. J. BROWN. — "King of Hearts." — Purple robe trimmed withermine and hearts; blonde wig with crown. C.E. LEONARD. — "Mamma's Darling." — Black mask with wig; calico gown; short pants; striped stockings; buckle shoes. Gilt medal bearing inscription, "Mamma's Darling." If the damage has proceeded further, and if it is during the vintage, the wine should be poured over the squeezed fruit which has not been fully fermented. At any other season it is best to rack the wine, at the same time smoking with brimstone and keeping the cask full. Sometimes the wine can be restored by adding fifty grammes of tartaric acid to the barrel of 230 litres. Sometimes the same result can be obtained by sprinkling the barrels with cold water, or by putting in a little ice, in all cases, however, keeping them in cool cellars. WINES IN FLOWER. This condition is recognized by a kind of vegetation on the surface, which looks like white mushrooms. This is prevented by keeping the wines subject to it in very dry but cool cellars. When the vegetation shows itself the best remedy is to cool the wine. To get rid of the flowers," either fill the casks with similar wine, or throw in a sufficient quantity of pebbles from a river, and the flowers will rise to the surface and escape by the bung-hole.—Wine and Liquor Herald. Kansas farmers estimate corn at 15 cents a bushel, at which price it is cheaper fuel than coal or wood. The Rev. Brown Cable is to be hanged in Franklin county, Tenn., in March next. He was a Methodist pastor in good standing until he became a murderer. It is stated that the postage stamps which some people so indefatigably collect, are sold by thousands to decorate the whitewashed walls of Japanese houses in fanciful devices. The vintage song in Mendelssohn's "Loreley" is regarded by the Salem, Mass., Oratorio Society as "only fit for a drunken carousel," and that organization has voted not to sing it. A Kentucky man of notorious convivial habits, explained that he wore a Murphy ribbon in the hope that somebody would ask him to drink in the expectation that he would refuse. The Cossacks are vigorous and effectual propagandists They seize all the Turkish women within their reach wherever they swoop down upon a village, deprive them of their inexpressibles and compel them to go bare-legged till they consent to be baptized in the Greek faith. Pantaloonades as it were. Foreign News. London, Feb. 28.—The Standard says: We are enabled to state that the rumors of Lord Derby's resignation are utterly unfounded. The morning papers repeat yesterday's announcement of the appointment of Lord Napier and General Wolsey, now giving it on authority. A brigade of guards has been raised to its war strength and there is great activity in the brigade which is completing the arrangements necessary for active service. All manufacturing centres report activity. Three hundred tons of bayonet steel have been ordered in Sheffield. The Woolwich authorities have purchased 500 miles of telegraph wire for use with torpedoes. They have also bought material necessary to construct temporary railroads for the conveyance of stores and mounting heavy guns in the siege works. The war office has ordered that no soldier shall be transferred to the reserve until further instructions. The Duke of Cambridge will personally inspect recruits at Aldershot on Friday. A Berlin dispatch reports that Germany is preparing to send eight ironclads to the Mediterranean in the event of war. The meeting of the conference is once more doubtful, in consequence of the objection of Austria and England to Russia's proposed limitations of the programme. London, Feb. 27.—Major-General Wolsey contributes to the history of the times an article entitled "England as a Military Power." The following are his conclusions: At no previous period has England been so strong in a military sense as now. Were war to be declared to-morrow, about 400,000 drilled men would fall into line, if required, supported by 382 field guns, manned and horsed by royal artillery. That number would be roughly made up as follows: Standing army at home, 99,000 men; army and military reserve, 40,000; militia, 85,000; volunteers, 180,000; second-class army reserve, 10,000; total, 414,000. In this calculation I have put the figures very low and have left out altogether ten thousand yeomanry who would be available for home service. I have not taken into consideration a number of regular troops that would be available for war when the Mediterranean garrisons were furnished by militia. It will thus be seen that we could at once take the field with two fully equipped army GOODMAN AND RIMPAU MAKE A SPECIALTY OF Dry Goods AND Clothing They are constantly in the receipt of new goods, and one can rest assured that on each visit to the establishment they will find something new on the shelves. We enumerate a few of the articles now on hand. Dress Goods—Silk, Worsted and Linen. Linen dresses and Linen Dusters. Piquets and Cheviots of all descriptions. Domestic Goods, bleached and brown of various brands and at all prices. Carpets, Mattings and Oilcloths. Window Curtain and Shades, Marseilles Quilts, Blankets of all colors, Mens, and Boys' Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Fancy Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Notions in great variety. Boots and Shoes for Mens', Boys' and Ladies' wear, Hats—Felt, Panama and Leghorn, all styles and prices. Trunks, Satchels, and Valises. A splendid assortment of elegant Embroideries and Trimmings. We respectfully solicit the patronage of the public, and we hereby extend a NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Blackberry & Raspberry Roots FOR SALE. HAVE 10,000 KITTATINNY BLACKBERRY roots, 5,000 Black-Cap Raspberry roots, and 1,000 Red Antwerp Raspberry roots, which I will sell for $8 per thousand or $1 per hundred. I also have a few roots of the choice Auginbaugh Blackberry for sale at 10 cents per root. L. M. HOLT. M2-1m No. 48, Spring St., (up-stairs) Los Angeles. Lost. ON FRIDAY EVENING A SMALL White Crape Shawl. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at the GAZETTE Office. German Instruction. MISS DES GRANGES WILL GIVE INSTRUCTION in the GERMAN LANGUAGE, Commencing Monday, March 4th. For particulars enquire at the Schoolhouse. FURNITURE FOR SALE AT AUCTION. A FINE LOT OF FURNITURE AND HOUSE-hold goods will be sold at auction on SATURDAY, March 9th, At 11:30 clock A. M., on the premises near Mr. Benner scheitt's tinshop, Centre Street, Anaheim. For Sale. A NEW SEVEN-STOP CABINET ORGAN, AND A Sewing Machine with button-hole working attachment. I will sell these cheap for cash, or on installment plan to responsible party, at a low rate of interest. T.A. DARLING, Jan15M Agt. S.P.R.P., Anaheim. For Sale. 1 Good Iron Safe, almost new. Apply to GOODMAN & RIMPAU. For Sale Cheap. A NO 1 TWO-SEATED COVERED CARRIAGE. Also New Top Bugles. Apply to H.S.AUSTIN, Anaheim. For Sale. $4000. VINEYARD OF TWENTY ACRES IN Anaheim, good orchard, brick house, two vineyards stable etc. Apply to dow Curtain and Shades, Marseilles Quilts, Blankets of all colors, Mens, and Boys' Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Faney Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Notions in great variety. Boots and Shoes for Men', Boys' and Ladies' wear, Hats—Felt, Panama and Leghorn, all styles and prices, Trunks, Satchels, and Valises. A splendid assortment of elegant Embroideries and Trimmings. We respectfully solicit the patronage of the public, and we hereby extend a cordial invitation to all to visit our store and examine its contents. We feel certain of our ability to please as to quality and prices of goods. GOODMAN & RIMPAU, CENTER STREET, ANAHEIM. Important Announcement Messrs. D. & G. D. Plato Respectfully 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 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 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. Misses' 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 For Sale. 1 Good Iron Safe, almost new. Apply to GOODMAN & RIMPAU. For Sale Cheap. AN NO. 1 TWO-SEATED COVERED CARRIAGE. Also New Top Eggles. Apply to H. S. AUSTIN, Anaheim. For Sale. $4000. VINEYARD OF TWENTY ACRES IN Anaheim, good orchard, brick house, two wine sheds, stable, etc. Apply to SCOTT & MONTGOMERY. HAY FOR SALE! I HAVE ON HAND A LARGE LOT OF HAY, which I will sell cheap for cash. I charge for hay at the stack. Nine Dollars per ton. Or ten tons for eighty-five dollars. A man will be at the stack to deliver it. I am also the owner of an undivided two-thirds of a TWELVE-FOOT HEADER. And I will sell my interest very cheap, and give easy terms, with approved note. THOMAS EDWARDS Westminster. Co-partnership Notice. FROM AND AFTER FEBRUARY 1st, 1878, MR. Adolph Rimpau has been admitted a Partner in our firm. The business will be carried on as heretofore, under name and style of GOODMAN & RIMPAU. In connection with above, we would request those indebted to us to come and settle their accounts, or they will be handed over to the proper officers for collection. Dissolution of Co-Partnership. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CO-Partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the firm name of R. L. Crowder & Co., Orange, Cal., is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Persons having claims or unsettled accounts in any shape against the said firm are requested to present the same to R. L. Crowder, who is prepared to settle the same at once. R. L. CROWDER. P. DAVIS & BRO. Orange, January 3d, 1878. Referring to the above notice, I would respectfully solicit a continuance of the very liberal patronage here to fore extended to our firm, assuring my friends and patrons that I am in a position to supply their wants to any extent in a prompt and satisfactory manner. R. L. CROWDER. LADIES, IF YOU Wish a Fashionable Dress Hat or Bonnet, Wish a Cheap Hook Hat, Wish an Old Lady's Bonnet, Wish a Stylish Felt Hat for Misses, neatly trimmed Price, $1.50, Wish Laces, Ribbons, Trimming Silks, Velvets. Frilling Flowers, Feathers or Fancy Goods, too numerous to mention, call at MRS. FLORA BROWN'S MILLINERY STORE, Centre Street, Anaheim. WEST END Billiard Parlor. JAMES MATEER, Proprietor. GENTLEMEN WISHING A QUIET GAME OF Billiards in a superbly furnished and retired room, supplied with the latest improved tables, will please take notice.