anaheim-gazette 1878-08-24

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...AUGUST 24, 1878. AGENTS OF THE GAZETTE. The following gentlemen are appointed agents of the Gazette at the places designated. They are authorized to receive money in payment for subscriptions or advertisements: WESTMINSTER.....ROBERT STRONG GARDEN OROVE.....CON HOWE SANTA ANA.....DR J. N. BURTNETT ORANGE.....N. D. HAKWOOD TUSIN.....C TUSTIN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO....R. EOAN NORWALK....J. E. CALDWELL TO SUBSCRIBERS. Subscribers in arrears to the Weekly Gazette will receive a statement of their account through the mails. The time of the publisher is so much occupied as to make it impossible for him to present the bills in person. It is hoped that all accounts will be speedily settled. Silverado Items. SILVERADO, August 18. EDITOR GAZETTE.-Since I was here eight days ago, no change has been made in the general appearance of the camp. Taylor & Co. have been taking out ore for a week past from the ground in dispute between them and Harvey and Thistlewaite. This they have hauled to Anaheim for shipment to San Francisco. Thistlewaite and Haryey continue to bring down ore at about the same rate as heretofore. They have twenty tons in San Francisco now, a sale of which is expected to-day, and the result will doubtless be known before this is printed. They have also a large quantity here. Huntington & Co. continue to take out the same quantity of rich ore, a shipment of which is to be made next week. Lake & Sears (Mountain View) are taking out fine milling ore. The first assay was $10, the second $14, the third $21, the fourth $23, and the fifth $84. This indicates the increase of richness as they go in. EDITION GAZETTE. Mr. Byrd has located a tin claim some three miles up the canyon. It is on the Jay Bird lode. The "George Washington," herefore noticed, has had samples sent to San Francisco for assay. The Temescal people, whose mine lies only eight or ten miles from here, seem desirous of discouraging the tin prospects of this section. A man who has been a superintendent there was over here last week, and said there was not a trace of tin in the canyon, and that furthermore he would take fifty prospectors from here to the Temescal mine and guarantee that they could not tell the ore from the "ledge matter," whatever the latter might mean. It looks like a little bearing of Silverado tin interests. A man working with Huntington is an old worker in the metal, and pronounces the ore unmistakably tin, though he doesn't know whether it is rich enough to pay. A WATERFALL. Mr. Byrd informs me that a beautiful waterfall exists up a small canyon near this one, about three miles above here. It is about fifty feet high, and has four separate falls, where the water stops in bowls worn out of the rock. SAN JUAN CAPISTRE. A PICTURESQUE ORISH TOWN. The Hot Springs near San Juan cannot pass this quiet little village familiarly called "Sleepy Hot" devoting a few words to it andings, and fearing my inability to the subject, I will give you of the place in the words of a San Juan Capistre. "Climbing Cemetery Hill Juan, and looking behind, a itself to my enraptured eyes never seen excelled. The quaint town with its red tiled roofs, the hills, whose sun-kissed hill in grandeur far above, seems of showering down caresses terminally upon the smiling low, while shady groves of trees, with ever-varying tints and silver, formed a backgroun picture as ever the blue skies looked upon. Far away, jewel set in richest casing of shone the sea—just a glimpse too precious to be spoiled by nence of any one feature wanting; even the old ruins-pictures—rose picturesquely gazing sadly upon all around of the wreck and ruin which and cruel fate had caused town of the middle ages hast and been transported by Italian shores to busy Americas the old tower, I fancied crowds of half-civilized Indians and industriously, if not without the edifice that still remains of the days when the good They have twenty tons in San Francisco now, a sale of which is expected to-day, and the result will doubtless be known before this is printed. They have also a large quantity here. Huntington & Co. continue to take out the same quantity of rich ore, a shipment of which is to be made next week. Lake & Sears (Mountain View) are taking out fine milling ore. The first assay was $10, the second $14, the third $21, the fourth $23, and the fifth $84. This indicates the increase of richness as they go in. THE SHREWSBURY CANYON. A new excitement was raised here this week by the discovery of rich ore in Shrewsbury Canyon, about three miles southerly from Silverado, on continuations of the same ledges now being worked here. Who made the discovery, or just what day, I know not, but the rush has occurred the latter part of this week, and in that time probably 15 or 20 locations were made. Several are being worked, and are taking out rich ore. The California Consolidated, (American Union lode) located by H. S. Knapp, P. A. Clark, V. Crawford, and R. W. Benefiel, will commence work next week. Isaac Hardling and Millard Parker, of Orange, have located several claims. Messrs. Buckingham and Waldrip have been taking out some good ore from the Ophir lode. Several others are also taking out ore. The lodes found are readily identified with those here, and this discovery demonstrates that these lodes are continuous for more than ten miles, in a northeasterly and southwesterly direction. The northern limit is at present at Rincon (where the Poahontas—supposed to be a continuation of the Greyback—has been traced down into the valley); the southern, a mile beyond Shrewsbury Canyon. The discoveries of this week have proved conclusively that the extent of the mineral of this district is much greater than had been supposed, and settles the fears of the skeptical in regard to the permanency of the mines. LADD'S CANYON. In Ladd's Canyon, 4 miles north, several locations are made. Here are the Green, Poahontas, Red, and Mexican lodes, gold bearing. A number of locations are made on each. Little development has been made, but the ore looks well. Prospectors continue to flock in; also some speculators and capitalists. There is a general desire for a mill and indications are that one will be furnished by somebody before long. There is but one opinion among the old miners, of whom there are very many here, regarding the richness, extent and permanence of these mineral bearing ledges, and there is no question of a continued supply of rich ore for milling. The Santa Ana stage still comes up, tri-weekly. The Anaheim stage of Louis Wartenberg also commenced running Friday, inaugurating its enterprise with a free trip and bringing a free keg of lager which was speedily emptied on its arrival here. The town looks dull to-day, from the exodus of a large number who went A WATERFALL. Mr. Byrd informs me that a beautiful waterfall exists up a small canyon near this one, about three miles above here. It is about fifty feet high, and has four separate falls, where the water stops in bowls worn out of the rock. A POISON SPRING. A poison spring has been found by painful experience in Shrewsbury canyon. It made three men sick and is reported to have turned one crazy. It has been marked with a shingle. "WHEN WAS YOU WOUND UP?" This latest addition to our literature I heard for the first time to-day. The speaker, a little man, looked at a big one who had talked unconsciably long,and asked,"When was you wound up? If you run long, I'd like to put youagin the little Irishman around the corner. He's talked the horns off everybody he's struck yet!" MILL SITES. Many mill sites have been and are being located in this and other canyons roundabout. Some facetiously say that whether it will be a whisky mill or otherwise that they put up depends on circumstances. JOHN SMITH. BERMUDA GRASS. How to Utilize Alkaline Ground. EDITOR GAZETTE.—Recent experiments indicate that this grass is destined to become a very valuable addition to our natural pasture grasses. In the Southern States it has long been the main dependence of the stock men, producing a feed that is relished by, and is fattening for, all kinds of stock. It was introduced there to protect the levees, for which it is admirably adapted, as it takes complete possession of the soil, sending its roots deep and spreading in a thick mat all over the surface, its runners taking root as they spread until it smosher out all other kinds of vegetation. It grows well upon any moist valley land, but its peculiar value is that it is likely to solve the problem of "what to do with our alkali lands." I have seen it growing most luxuriantly on ground incrusted with an alkaline efflorescence—land on which nothing else would grow. When vegetation grows on strong alkaline land it always has a salty or alkaline taste or flavor; but the Bermuda grass growing on this land seems to be perfectly sweet, and is eaten greedily by animals. Our natural green pasture lands produce a variety of perennial grasses, on most of which stock do very well. Last year, when feed was very scarce, they sustained eight to ten abeep to the acre, and not only kept them alive, but carried them through from rain to rain (eight to nine months) in good condition. Of course,the land was fed down close, but too precious to be so expensive if any one features wanting; even the old ruins pictures—rose picturesquely gazing sadly upon all around of the wreck and ruin which and cruel fate had caused town of the middle ages had been transported by Italian shores to busy America the old tower.I fancied crowds of half-civilized Indians and industriously, if not with elfice that still remains of days when the good labored and suffered to recrend of the wild' and to die fold of Christ." The road leading to the Spanish Juan Canyon, up the San Juan lovely; shaded by tall sycamore spreading live oaks.A low flows through the valley,and re-crossing it at every bend,the sweetest of songs to thine and the answering brook,music over stones and pebbles long grasses and ferns,whence then disappearing among flowers,towards reappear again in forms. The gleams of sunlight upon through a network of And lovingly kisses the river Idly playing with the hilt. The dark brows of their frown down from above,a scene which might other much of the beautiful Flowers grow in profuse perfume the air with their one can imagine they are of divine ambrosia when fume of these delicate fruit their senses. This is all mance and enthusiasm are by a glance at the road a rougher the nearer we apiece which are themselves situated a hill not at all 'green and but steep and barren.' supplied with shade trees sought for camping places. THE HOT SEEDS Are situated about half-pectable hill,and are close proximity to each in number.Some of them than others;in the warm your hand.Having no not ascertain the exact time I learn what analysis,iif However,the water is said with sulphur,and is said matism and cutaneous dis is also beneficial to old tainted for years,boiling them a new lease on life ties for consuming their length of time require must depend upon the ber of baths taken.as w Ordinarily,h thirty days. that one will be furnished by somebody before long. There is but one opinion among the old miners, of whom there are very many here, regarding the richness, extent and permanence of these mineral bearing ledges, and there is no question of a continued supply of rich ore for milling. The Santa Ana stage still comes up, tri-weekly. The Anaheim stage of Louis Wartenberg also commenced running Friday, inaugurating its enterprise with a free trip and bringing a free keg of lager which was speedily emptied on its arrival here. The town looks dull to-day, from the exodus of a large number who went below to spend Sunday, also because of the many gone to Shrewsbury Canyon. A miners' meeting is to be held here Wednesday, for purposes which will be developed at the time, and the Santa Ana Band is expected to enliven the occasion. A number of Silveradans go down to-morrow, to attend the corner stone ceremonies at Anaheim on Monday. MONDAY, August 19. EDITOR GAZETTE.—News begins to come in small pieces. What you get after this you must take in disjointed scraps as I can catch them. Mr. Jas. Huntington goes to San Francisco Friday with a lot of ore. Clarence Woodruff is working on the Mooreland, with, he says, first-rate prospects. He has a tunnel in 20 feet. Clarence also paints signs when required, as witness several evidences of his skill, and acts as Deputy Recorder of the District. AN EAGLE FIGHT. A remarkable and exciting adventure with an eagle was had on Sunday about noon, by a youth named West, of Westminster. The boy, a lad of probably 17 or thereabouts, had climbed the mountain-side near the "Sugar Loaf" peak that marks the boundary line between this and San Bernardino county, three miles from camp, to set up monuments for a mining claim. He had with him a dog that, dog-like, nosed into every place that was none of his business, until he finally reaped the reward of his labors in stirring up a young eagle that had apparently been concealed in a cleft of the rocks. The first thing the boy knew, the dog rushed frantically to him, with the eagle in full fight. The latter was not a bit alarmed, but "boun- Our natural green pasture lands produce a variety of perennial grasses, on most of which stock do very well. Last year, when feed was very scarce, they sustained eight to ten sheep to the acre, and not only kept them alive, but carried them through from rain to rain (eight to nine months) in good condition. Of course, the land was fed down close, but the grass grew an inch a day all through the dry season. But from what I have seen of the growth of Bermuda grass on wet lands, it will prove far superior as feed to the grasses we now have. Our natural perennial grasses, unless heavily stocked, are apt to grow coarse and hard, in which state stock do not eat them readily, but the Bermuda grass, so far as I have noticed, grows very fine and thick, and the fibre is easily masticated. Alfalfa is a deep rooted plant, and will not thrive where the water is less than three feet from the surface. On such lands it is apt to drown out in the winter when the ground is filled with water from excessive rains. I think that it is on these very wet lands that the Bermuda grass will come in and enable us to utilize our wet and alkaline lands to the very best advantage. Some of these lands have but little present value on account of the excessive quantity of alkali that they contain, but if they will produce Bermuda grass they will be valuable as dairy or pasture land. Now, where the alkali is very strong they are practically valueless, as the vegetation that grows upon them, if there is any, is unfit for food. Persons experimenting with this Bermuda grass should be cautioned not to plant it where they do not want it to stay, for I am told that where it once obtains a foothold it cannot be eradicated. This is a desirable quality as a pasturage grass, but undesirable on farming land. Wm. R. Olden. That Sum Again. Editor Gazette.—If a boy spends § of 9-10 of his money what part of the nine-tenths of his money has he left! Miss Pauline Wright says §, but I am ungallant enough to dispute the correctness of her conclusion. § of 9-10 is 9-16; 9-10 minus 9-16: 144-160; minus 90-160: 54-160; reduced is 27-80. That's the kind of mathematician I am. Having no not ascertain the exact date I learn what analysis, if However, the water Is said with sulphur, and is said matism and cutaneous disease is also beneficial to old pated for years, boiling them a new lease on life ties for consuming their length of time require must depend upon the ber of baths taken, as Ordinarily, thirty days ment, will effect a cure receive permanent benefit these waters for any period one month, and then tha day. Patients should with the water at low t increasing the temperature until they get it as warm bear it. After each bath roll up in a double blank for twenty or thirty mils the blanket should drain gallon of the warm water if able, take a brisk wipe The best time for bath morning and late in tha THE CAMPS AND ARE constructed by and tent cloths,and are and of motley hues. hundred campers He only two parties from being from Santa Ana tileman was from San families from Los Angeles Flowery Kingdom. nearer than Capistrano accommodation at should bring everything not forgetting necessary case of violent sickness patient would probably attendance could be person at San Juan,sone Springs twice a week pars and to bring those accommodation to visit deserves credit for tha displays. Even in this cut AN JUAN CAPISTRANO. A PICTURESQUE OLD SPANISH TOWN. The Hot Springs near San Juan—Their curative properties—Advice to hathers—A Sportsman's Paradise. EDITOR GAZETTE.—Having promised to set you hear from me while here, I embrace the present opportunity of giving you a brief description of the Hot Springs and their surroundings. They are located about fourteen miles north-east of San Juan Capistrano. I cannot pass this quiet little village, which is familiarly called "Sleepy Hollow," without elevating a few words to it and its surroundings, and fearing my inability to do justice to the subject, I will give you a description of the place in the words of a friend of mine. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. "Climbing Cemetery Hill, back of San Juan, and looking behind, a scene presented itself to my enraptured eyes which I have never seen excelled. The quaint old Spanish town with its red tiled roofs, nestling among the hills, whose sun-kissed heads are raised in grandeur far above, seeming in the act of showering down caresses and blessings alternately upon the smiling little village below, while shady groves of the storied olive trees, with ever-varying tints of somber green and silver, formed a background for as fair a picture as ever the blue skies of California looked upon. Far away, gleaming like a jewel set in richest casing of earth and sky, shone the sea—just a glimpse—too beautiful, too precious to be spoiled by an unfair prominence of any one feature. Nothing was wanting; even the old ruins—indispensable in pictures—rose picturesquely from the centre, gazing sadly upon all around, as if conscious of the wreck and ruin which time with storm and cruel fate had caused. It seemed as if a town of the middle ages had fallen asleep, and been transported by fairy magic from Italian shores to busy America. Looking at the old tower, I fancied I could see the crowds of half-civilized Indians bearing stone and industriously, if not willingly, rearing the edifice that still remains as a memorial of the days when the good Mission Fathers meet with the inevitable Chinaman; John comes twice a week from San Juan, to peddle vegetables, and does not blush to supply his willing customers with green melons and unripe figs. IRON SPRING VALLEY. Is situated just over the hill on which the Hot Springs are located, and it is indeed a lovely little spot, all the beauty of the large canyon, which has been set forth herein in the words of my friend, is concentrated in a space of a few hundred yards. The small valley is thickly studded with live oaks and sycamores; graceful vines twine themselves around the huge trunks of the trees and cover the branches with their leaves and clinging tendrils. Nature's carpet of leaves and grasses and flowering plants and refreshing ferns is under foot; delightful odors greet the olfactory nerves; the air is soft and balmy—and in the centre of this earthly paradise runs a leaping, babbling brook, whose laughing waters greet you with a smile, and invite you to slake your thirst or lave your person in its limpid waters. Long will the recollection of the pleasant moments spent there remain green in my memory. But, as I am going off into romance and enthusiasm again, I will bring my letter to an end without telling you of the large bear and two deer which were killed near here last week, to say nothing of the manner in which I distinguished myself by going seven miles to fish for mountain trout, and then made the startling discovery that I had left my fishing tackle at camp. M. August 19th, 1878. The last number of the Yuma Expositor came to us on a half sheet. The cause of the "ensmallment" is thus explained by the editor: We trust the public will accept our apologies for the appearance of this number of the Expositor. The excitement of election accompanied by an over indulgence in mixed whisky added our brain and swamped our ideas so that we could not write. There are times when it would not be a violation of good taste to write with less canard and frankness. Wells, Fargo & Co. The following letters and packages remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Express: LETTERS. Notice. AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS IN THE Anaheim Water Company Will be held at Kroeger's Hall on SATURDAY after noon, August 24, 1878, at 2 o'clock. JOHN FISCHER, Secretary. Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT GEORGE HANSEN has made application to the Register of the State Land Office for the issuance to him of a duplicate of Certificate of Purchase No. 34, issued by the State of California to George Hansen on the 6th of March, 1881, for NE] of SE] and SE] of NE] of Sec 5; S] of NW], N] of SW], and S] of NE] of Sec 4; T[4 S.R.O.W., S B M. Salt certificate of purchase being the property of said George Hansen, and the same having been lost, a hearing will be bad before the Register of the State Land Office on TUESDAY, Sept. 17, 1878, At 10 A.M., in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 3518, Political Code. GEORGE HANSEN. Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1878. JACKS WANTED! THE FLORENTINE MINING COMPANY WANT TO BUY Twenty-five Buros, Immediately. Apply to the undersigned at the Grange Store, near Railroad depot, Anaheim. W. GILBERT, Secretary Florentine Mining Company. WANTED IMMEDIATELY! ANY NUMBER OF Calf Skins, Sheep Skins, or Goat Skins. EITHER GREEN OR DRY. Highest Market Price will be Paid. Apply at Tan-Yard of Anaheim Hide and Leather Co. PALM STREET, near CENTRE. Aug 14 Im. For Sale. MY RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST TO A TENAGRE Lot, located on Centre street, near the R.R. Depot, about 1 miles from the Planters' Hotel, Anaheim. It is on the corner of section; fenced on two streets; has a water right. The improvements consist of a two-story dwelling of six rooms; convenient out-buildings, including stable, own-crib, store, shedroom, etc. A small orchard of fruit trees,and small vineyard. A desirable property for a Home. For particulars enquire of the occupant and owner, on the premises. Nothing was wanting; even the old ruins—indispensable in pictures—rose picturesquely from the centre, gazing sadly upon all around, as if conscious of the wreck and ruin which time with storm and cruel fate had caused. It seemed as if a town of the middle ages had fallen asleep, and been transported by fairy magic from Italian shores to busy America. Looking at the old tower, I fancied I could see the crowds of half-civilized Indians bearing stone and industriously, if not willingly, rearing the edifice that still remains as a memorial of the days when the good Mission Fathers labored and suffered to reclaim these 'children of the wild' and to draw them into the fold of Christ." The road leading to the Springs through San Juan Canyon, up the San Juan Creek, is simply lovely; shaded by tall sycamores and widespread live oaks. A lovely little stream flows through the valley, the road crossing and re-crossing it at every turn. Birds sing the sweetest of songs to the listening breeze, and the answering brook, rippling in liquid music over stones and pebbles, kissing the long grasses and ferns, which droop above it, then disappearing among tangled webs of flowers, to reappear again in more enchanting forms. The gleams of sunlight quiver Through a network of leaves and flowers, And lovingly kiss the river, Idly playing with the hours. The dark brows of the 'everlasting hills' frown down from above, adding sublimity to a scene which might otherwise partake too much of the beautiful and picturesque. Flowers grow in profusion, and wild roses perfume the air with their fragrance; in fact, one can imagine they are inhaling a draught of divine ambrosia when the exquisite perfume of these delicate flowers first greets their senses. This is all very nice, but romance and enthusiasm are somewhat lessened by a glance at the road ahead which grows rougher nearer we approach the Springs, which are themselves situate upon the side of a hill not at all 'green and of mild declivity,' but steep and barren. The canyon below is supplied with shade trees which are eagerly sought for camping places. THE HOT SPRINGS Are situated about half way up a very respectable hill, and are grouped together in close proximity to each other, eight or ten in number. Some of the springs are warmer than others; in the warmest you cannot bear your hand. Having no thermometer I could not ascertain the exact temperature, nor did I learn what analysis, if any, had been made. However, the water Is strongly impregnated with sulphur, and is said to cure acute rheumatism and cutaneous diseases generally. It is also beneficial to old toppers who have dissipated for years, boiling them out, and giving them a new lease on life, with greater facilities for consuming their favorite beverages. The length of time required to effect a cure must depend upon the disease and the number of baths taken, as well as the diet used. Ordinarily, thirty days, with proper treatment, are indeed if any. We trust the public will accept our apologies for the appearance of this number of the Expositor. The excitement of election accompanied by an over indulgence in mixed whisky added our brain and swamped our ideas so that we could not write. There are times when it would not be a violation of good taste to write with less candor and frankness. Wells, Fargo & Co. The following letters and packages remain uncalled for at Wells, Fargo & Co's Express: LETTERS. S V Ball, G Baner, A S Ferguson, Mrs Lee Wm M Spencer, Charles Hille. PACKAGES. L Wolf, Miss Fischer, P Puzzelli, W T Clark, H H Messenger, Brown & Co. L Bowman. Post Office Letter List. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Anaheim Postoffice: Mr Blasdale, H Williams, J W Wright. Thermometrical Record. The following is our record for the week ending Wednesday, P. M., Aug. 21st, giving lowest point by night preceding date, and highest by day: DATE Lowest Highest Highest TEMPERATURE Lowest Highest TEMPERATURE Average Temperature Average highest and lowest... NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Dissolution of Copartnership. ANAHEIM, July 31st, 1878. The copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due the late firm of Melrose & Athearn must be paid to Richard Melrose, and all debts due by said firm will be paid by him. RICHARD MELROSE, FRED. W. ATHEARN. FARM TO LET. A Good Chance for a Good Farmer. A FARM OF OVER FOUR HUNDRED ACRES, all in a good state of cultivation, with good buildings, wagons, farming tools, ten good horses, to let for one or more years. For terms apply to aug24-2m WM. R. OLDEN, Anabeim. Chevalier Seed BARLEY! ALWAYS SELLS FOR ONE-THIRD MORE, AND yields better than any other. It is the best barley to raise for hay. A limited quantity of seed for sale at the storehouse of A. GUY SMITH & CO., if applied for soon. A. Langenberger, DEALER IN... Apply at Tan-Yard of Anaheim Hide and Leather Co. PALM STREET, near CENTRE. Aug14 Im. For Sale. MY RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST TO A TEN Agre Lot, located on Centre street, near the R.R. Depot, about 1 miles from the Planters' Hotel, Anaheim. It is on the corner of section; fenced on two streets; has a water right. The improvements consist of a two-story dwelling of six rooms; convenient outbuildings, including stable, corn-crib, store, shedroom, etc. A small orchard of fruit trees,and small vineyard. A desirable property for a Home. For particular enquire of the occupant and owner, on the premises. HELEN TAYLOR. Anaheim, Los Angeles county, July-1878. FIREMAN'S Picnic TO BE GIVEN ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 1ST. AT TIVOLI GARDENS. The Committee of Arrangements take pleasure in announcing to the public that they will not spare anything to make this picnic one of the most enjoyable affairs of the season. ANAHEIM BRASS BAND Have kindly volunteered their services and so has the ANAHEIM STRIKING BAND, who will deliver their good music for the afternoon. At 10:30 A.M. the Firemen in full uniform will parade Centre Street from the Planters' Hotel to the Tivoli Garden.at which time the garden will be open to the public. Ice Cream, lood Lemonsade, Coffee,and Cakes will be served at the grounds. There will be amusements without number: Target Shooting,Bowling Alley,A Boy's Sack Race,a match at which a nice prize given to the first who reach the mark.The Ladies' Egg race will also take place,and three valuable prizes will be given to the winners.Another nice prize will also be given for the Blindman's Buff to the first one who will strike the bottle.The Bird Shooting will be there with Mr.C.Wille as attendant;and many prizes given to the highest throwers.And a good many other amusements too long to mention.An oration will be delivered at one o'clock P.M.by the well-known speaker Mr.THEO.LYNILL,after which dancing will begin.In fact,everything that is possible to bring on the ground will be there.so as to make this picnic a perfect success. ADMISSION: GENTS,50c.; Ladies and Children free. THE COMMITTEE Banking House ...OF... P. DAVIS & BRO. Anaheim, Cal. A. W. Steinhart Cashier. CORRESPONDENTS: First National Gold Bank,San Francisco. Farmers' and Merchants' Bank,Los Angeles. Chevalier Seed BARLEY! ALWAYS SELLS FOR ONE-THIRD MORE, AND Yields better than any other. It is the best barley to raise for hay. A limited quantity of seed for sale at the storehouse of A. GUY SMITH & CO., if applied for soon. A. Langenberger, Groceries, Hardware, PAINTS AND OILS, Center Street, Anaheim. Sheriff's Sale. A. LANGENBERGER, vs. Plaintiff, PATRICK MORAN, Defendant UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION issued out of the District Court of the 17th Judicial District of the State of California, in and for Los Angeles county, and to me directed and delivered on the 19th day of August, A. D. 1878, for a judgment rendered in said Court on the 19th day of August, A. D. 1878, in favor of A. Langenberger, plaintiff, and against Patrick Moran, defendant, I have levied upon and shall on MONDAY, Sept. 16th, A. D. 1878, At 12 o'clock M, proceeded to sell at the Court House door, in the city and county of Los Angeles, State of California, at public auction for cash in U.S. gold coin, to satisfy said judgment, interest, and costs, and accruing costs, all the right, title, and interest of said defendant, Patrick Moran, in and to the following described real estate, standing on the records of this county in the name of A. Langenberger, to wit: That certable piece or parcel of land lying, being, and situated in the town of Anaheim, county of Los Angeles State of California, more particularly designated as follows, to wit: The east half of city lots number 21 and 22 in vineyard lot E 5, commencing at a point on First South street, 55 feet easterly from the corner of Clementina and First South street, running thence 55 feet easterly along First South street to the northwest corner of lot number 20 in the same block; thence 150 feet southerly to the southwest corner of lot number 20 on Second South street; thence 55 feet westerly along Second South street to a point; thence 150 feet northerly to the place of beginning. Together with all and singular the tenements, here-ditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any who appertaining. Given under my hand at the city and county of Los Angeles, California, this 8th day of August, A. D. 1878, H. M. MITCHELL, Sheriff. By James C. Keys, Deputy. ADVERTISE IN THE SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE. Change of Firm! Selling off for 60 days Webster, Howe & Co. Garden Grove Store. About September 1st there will be a change in our firm, and we desire to close up all our accounts here and in San Francisco. We will therefore sell our large stock of Boots, Shoes, Dry Goods, Clothing, Fancy Goods, Crockery, Hardware, Notions, Etc., Etc., Etc. At a very small advance above the cost in San Francisco FOR CASH OR PRODUCE. We will continue to pay the very highest price for all kinds of Produce. REMEMBER THE PLACE FOR BARGAINS, GARDEN GROVE STORE WEBSTER, HOWE & CO. j13-2m THE WESTMINSTER Co-operative Comp'y. Desire to inform the general public that they have increased the Capacity of their Store, and have on hand a very Large and Complete Stock August 28th, Afternoon 2 o'clock, Evening at 8. Co-operative Company. Desire to inform the general public that they have increased the Capacity of their Store, and have on hand a very Large and Complete Stock OF General Dry Goods, Fancy Goods, Clothing, Small Wares, Hardware, Wooden Ware, Glass Ware, Stone Ware, Crockery Ware, GENERAL GROCERIES, Patent Medicines, Books and Stationery. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL KINDS. Wagons, Buggies, Mowers, Reapers, Plows, Cultivators, etc. We have on hand a large supply of LAND PLASTER, used so advantageously on alkali lands during the past year. We are prepared to handle all kinds of GRAIN and FARM PRODUCE, and will pay the highest market price for the same, either in cash or merchandise. CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY Of WESTMINSTER. RUPTURE. If RUPTURED, send at once for Dr. Pierce's NEW Illustrated Book. A Address Magnetic Elastic Truss Co., 609 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. PRICES REDUCED. [Nov24-1y] E. S. Rotuchild. M. Lehman. LEHMAN & CO., Importers and Dealers in Furniture, Carpets and Bedding Upholstery Goods, Wall Papers, Lace Curtains, &c. 129 and 131 Main St., McDonald Block, Los Angeles. PRICES REDUCED. [Nov24-1y] E. S. Rothchild. M. Lerman. LEHMAN & CO., Importers and Dealers in Furniture, Carpets and Bedding Upholstery Goods, Wall Papers, Lace Curtains, &c. 129 and 131 Main St., McDonald Block, LOS ANGELES. J. S. Thompson, C. J. Ellis. THOMPSON & ELLIS, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. Rooms 1 and 3, Downey Block, Los Angeles. SAMUEL MEYER, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Oils, Gas Fixtures and Kitchen Utensils. Commercial Street, Los Angeles. W. H. J. Brooks. GEORGE J. CLARK. BROOKS & CLARKE, Searchers of Records. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE TO RANCHOS AND tracts of land in the county furnished on very moderate terms. Allen's Building, corner of Spring and Temple Streets, Los Angeles, Cal. Election Notice. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALLIFIED electors of the Artemisa School District, county of Los Angeles, State of California, that an election will be held on Thursday, 29th day of August, '78. At which will be submitted the question of voting a tax to purchase, for a school house, the building and lot known as the "Artemisa school house." Also to elect an Assessor and Collector. It is necessary to raise for this purpose the sum of $2,200. The polls will be open between the hours of one hour after sunrise and mid-down at the public school house. R. M. WILLIAMS, J. A. SMITH, J. F. SHAW, District School Trustees. SEE THE GREAT Free Show! At 1 P.M. Andrew Watrigan ON THE Tight Rope! Extending form the Ground to the top of the Centre Pola. Don't fail to see the Mammoth Street Pageant On the morning of the exhibition, at 10 A.M. rivaling in ORIENTAL SPLENDOR and MAGNITUDE anything ever on the Pacific Coast. REMEMBER THE DATE. Wednesday, Aug. 28th. Col. J. H. Wood, MANAGER. M. ENGEL, General Agent.