anaheim-gazette 1878-09-14

ANAHEIM VOL. 8. WEEKLY GAZETTE. Established 1870. SATURDAY...SEPTEMBER 11, 1878. For Terms, see Fourth Page. Dr. W. N. HARDIN, Office and Residence, Corner Los Angeles and Sycamore Streets, Anaheim, Cal. J. H. YOCUM, M. D., Physician & Surgeon. Office and Residence corner Centre on Palm Streets, With office hours at Blanken's Drug Store, from 9 to 10 a.m., and 4 to 5 p.m. Anaheim, Cal. DR. ALICE HIGGINS, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE—Corner of Lemon and Centre Streets. ANAHEIM. Dr. J. N. BURTNETT, Physician & Surgeon, Santa Ana, Cal. Graduate of Jefferson Medical College DR. E. L. COWAN, DENTIST, Kleinigkeiten. [FROM WEDNESDAY'S SEMI-WEEKLY.] Postmaster General Key and party will arrive in Los Angeles to-day. The Fire Company have several cards in our advertising columns this morning. The Messrs. Plato announce special bargains for the next thirty days. Mr. Ben Dreyfus arrived on Monday night. Wine making will commence in a day or two. Judge McNeally has sustained the validity of the Los Nietos irrigating law, enacted by the last Legislature. A ninth interest in the May flower mine, Silverado, has been sold to a Los Angeles man for $1,000. Our vineyardists are preparing to make wine. The foreign grapes are now ripe, and the Mission variety are ripening rapidly, being stimulated thereto by the hot weather. A half interest in the Vulture mine, Trabuco Canyon, has been sold for $10,000. That at least is the consideration mentioned in the deed. Work is progressing in the tannery, after many unexpected but unavoidable delays, Mr. Anderson, the manager, has promised to let us write something about the enterprise in a week or ten days. Passengers for San Francisco by steamer The Weather During the eight years here, he has never kept thoroughly impregnated yesterday. The thermo degrees in the shade from 1 P.M. At 3 o'clock it was 6:30 P.M. It had dropped 9 o'clock it was delightful features of our climate temperature. No matter how been during the day, one having a cool night in fatigues of the day. The natural heat was fire which was raging in of town. The wind direction for a time and tensely hot as to be acclimated with tender skin. In ever, the wind shifted west, and the cooling circularly grateful. One of the incidents explosion of a bottle of ammonia, at Dr. Higgins heat generated gas emitted to smithereens. The roughly distributed over fifteen minutes it was where near it. The thermometer at degrees between 11 A.M. Some idea of the honey raised in this v from the fact that Mr local coopera, has PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE—Corner of Lemon and Centre Streets. ANAHEIM. Dr. J. N. BURTNETT, Physician & Surgeon, Santa Ana, Cal. Graduate of Jefferson Medical College DR. E. L. COWAN, DENTIST, HAS OPENED AN OFFICE IN THE UPPER part of Mrs Metz's building, Los Angeles Street, Anaheim. Having had twenty years' experience, he can speak with confidence of his work. His scale of prices will be very low. He will be found in his office every day between the hours of 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. ANAHEIM DrugStore IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE LARGE DEPOSITS of Gold and Silver lately discovered in the mountains close to Anaheim, the proprietor of the Anaheim Drug Store (established in 1870 by the learned Dr. D'Assonville, and so many years successfully carried on by Herman Blanken, Esq.) has made arrangements with an eminent German Chemist from the University of Leipzig to take charge of the Anaheim Drug Store. This gentleman will Assay any Samples of Ore And appraise precious stones for a small fixed sum, and during his leisure fill prescriptions at San Francisco prices. The Anaheim Drug Store, Lemon St. ROBERT W. SCOTT. VICTOR MONTGOMERY. SCOTT & MONTGOMERY, Attorneys at Law. PROBATE BUSINESS A SPECIALTY. Anaheim. Los Angeles County, Cal. M. L. WICKS, Attorney at Law, OFFICE—ROOMS 3 and 4, TEMPLE BLOCK, LOS ANGELES. Will practise in the Courts at Anaheim, as well as in the higher Courts. R. W. SCOTT, Notary Public. SCOTT & MONTGOMERY'S OFFICE, Kroeger's Block, Center Street, Anaheim. L. GUNTHER, Ploneer Boot and Shoe Maker, Cor. Third and Los Angeles streets. ANAHEIM. GEORGE BAUER, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Los Angeles Street. MAKING AND REPAIRING AT THE LOWEST cost price. All orders promptly attended to I work guaranteed. P. C. McKINNIE, Contractor and Builder. The foreign grapes are now ripening rapidly, being stimulated thereto by the hot weather. -A half interest in the Vulture mine, Trabuco Canyon, has been sold for $10,000. That at least is the consideration mentioned in the deed. -Work is progressing in the tannery, after many unexpected but unavoidable delays, Mr. Anderson, the manager, has promised to let us write something about the enterprise in a week or ten days. -Passengers for San Francisco by steamer Senator, which leaves to-day, will take the train for Wilmington leaving Los Angeles at 3:45 p.m. Hereafter the steamers will not touch at Santa Monica. -A carload of brackets, mouldings and other gingerbread work for the school house, arrived at the depot on Monday evening from Los Angeles. Work on the school house is progressing quite rapidly. -The sad truth is slowly dawning upon us that the people who take the GAZETTE and don't pay for it are not half as profitable to us as those who never honor us with their patronage. -Marshal Wartenberg arrested three Indians yesterday afternoon for being drunk and disorderly. One of the prisoners is badly cut. The carving is supposed to have been done in a fight with some of his companions. -The Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. will meet in San Francisco on October 8th. Anaheim Lodge will be represented by David Evey, the Master. Mr. Theo Reiser, who is one of the Grand Officers, will also be in attendance. -The P. C. S. S. Co. announce that during the Fair week, round trip tickets to and from San Pedro, and either San Diego, Hueneme, San Buenaventura and Santa Barbara, will be sold at eight dollars for each first-class passage. This is about one-half the regular rates. -We have always several hundred dollars worth of stationery on hand for use in job printing. We solicit the patronage of our friends and the public. Bill heads, letter heads, envelopes, business cards, circulars, posters, etc., printed in the best style and at very low rates. -Mr. D. E. Miles told us yesterday that the owner of the San Joquin Rancho has forbidden the taking away of gypsum, of which there is on the Rancho a large deposit. The demand for this land plaster is quite large, and an effort is being made to induce Mr. Irvine to lease or sell the gypsum beds. -The Mirror says that, with the additional supplement added at the last election, the Great Register of Los Angeles county shows a vote of 10,808. Deducing deaths, transfers, etc., since the original was printed, there are probably 9,000 voters in the county. This, at the usual average of five inhabitants explosion of a bottle of ammonia, at Dr. Higgins heat generated gas emits to smithereens. Some idea of the honey raised in this vintage from the fact that Mr local coopers, has no honey barrels this season from 20 to 25 gallons, asking orders for more. Also, that there is a ship shipped from here in are glad to state that ly becoming obsolete barrels is justly looked at It is not very long ago Association recommence to use the barrels ma coopers. -The Los Angeles ciation held their regales on Friday. An membership was once Higgins, of Anaheim meeting published take the following Higgins was the first for admission to this probable that there opposition to her present who knew he was a well educated a regular medical co objection to her wa The ballot was there her election." -We noticed a large number of saws and on inquiry learn Mr. Hedebrink. Acre—just as much is now worth $1 market, and there for export. It is we called attention this kind of bar common variety, and will have the effect community to play Chevalier. -Business at the Wool and grain ar storehouse is crowded There are now over wool awaiting ship from the Black St to Los Angeles that load will be despaired morrow. This is railroad company, is great all along Smith & Co. ship corn and barley. GEORGE BAUER, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Los Angeles Street. MAKING AND REPAIRING AT THE LOWEST cash price. All orders promptly attended to I work guaranteed. P. C. McKINNIE, Contractor and Builder. Shop—On Centre Street, opposite residence. H. A. STOUGH & CO., Blacksmiths. HORSE SHOKING AND REPAIRING. CORNER of Centre and Clementina Streets near the Cooper Shop. CHARLES WILLE, COOPERAGE. Pipe, Barrels and kegs on hand at all times. Tanks and Tubes made to order. Honey Barrels for sale cheap. Anaheim Cooper Shop, Centre Street, Anaheim. J. WESTPHAL, - Proprietor ISAAC COHEN, (Successor to Helmann & George). KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND THE LARGEST best and cheapest stock of dry-goods, fancy goods grants and boys' clothing, shoes and boots, hats, trunks and vests. Also, groceries, provisions, crockery and hardware. Give me a trial. ISAAC COHEN. FOR THE BEST Wines and Brandies GO TO THEO. REISER, Cor. Santa Ana and Olive Sts. Anaheim. ADVERTISE IN THE SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE. Rancho has forbidden the taking away of gypsum, of which there is on the Rancho a large deposit. The demand for this land plaster is quite large, and an effort is being made to induce Mr. Irvine to lease or sell the gypsum beds. The Mirror says that, with the additional supplement added at the last election, the Great Register of Los Angeles county shows a vote of 10,808. Deducing deaths, transfers, etc., since the original was printed, there are probably 9,000 voters in the county. This, at the usual average of five inhabitants to one voter, would place the population of the county at about 45,000. Deputy Sheriff Barham has subpoenas for the following term trial of jurors: C. Mossman, J. K. Tuffree, D. H. Miller, of Anaheim, Miles Fawcett of Westminster, J. N. Trusdell, P. Bowers and S. M. Talkingtown of Orange. They are required at Los Angeles on October 7th. He has also subpoenas for the following Grand Jurors, who are required to appear on the 23d inst. G. T. Austin, Anaheim, R. M. Hargrave, Orange; J. McFadden, Westminster. The S. P. R. R Company have given notice that they will give free transportation to articles for exhibition at the first annual exhibition of the Southern District Horticultural Society. Persons shipping goods by railroad to the Fair pay full freights to Los Angeles, and on returning home, the goods will be shipped free, and upon the presentation of the certificate of the Secretary of the Society that the goods have been on exhibition, the freight money paid in getting the goods to the Fair will be refunded. The abandonment of the Santa Monica wharf is likely to be followed by litigation. A correspondent of the Express calls attention to the fact that when a right of way was given by the various land owners to the Los Angeles and Independence Railroad Company, they were induced to do so by the promise of getting a road terminating at a wharf where vessels would land regularly. Although this condition is not expressed in the deed, it is claimed that some of the landowners who deeded a right of way will attempt to get back their land on the grounds set forth. Business at the Wool and grain aristatehouse is crowded. There are now overwintering wool awaiting shipment from the Black Strip to Los Angeles that load will be despatched morrow. This is great all along the Smith & Co. ship corn and barley. Articles of interest in the office of the Blue Light Mining company are now put up will use this exclusive barley, etc., and so far done the waggon per use in making wrappers ready for this office. The State mento on the 1st day. Mr. and Mrs. fortieth anniversary next Sunday, a vitation to them to call upon them. WEEKLY CIM GA ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1878. The Weather Yesterday. During the eight years the writer has resided here, he has never known the air to be so thoroughly impregnated with heat as it was yesterday. The thermometer indicated 104 degrees in the shade from about 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. At 3 o'clock it was 98 degrees. At 6:30 P.M. it had dropped to 80 degrees; and at 9 o'clock it was delightfully cool. One of the best features of our climate is the night temperature. No matter how warm it may have been during the day, one can always rely upon having a cool night in which to sleep off the fatigues of the day. The natural heat was augmented by the fire which was raging in the hills northeast of town. The wind blew from about that direction for a time and the air was so intensely hot as to be actually painful to one with tender skin. In the afternoon, however, the wind shifted around to the southwest, and the cooling ocean breeze was particularly grateful. One of the incidents of the day was the explosion of a bottle containing four pounds of ammonia, at Dr. Higgins' drug store. The heat generated gas enough to blow the bottle to smithereens. The ammonia was thoroughly distributed over the store, and for fifteen minutes it was impossible to go anywhere near it. The thermometer at the depot reached 106 degrees between 11 A.M. and noon. Some idea of the immense amount of honey raised in this vicinity may be gleaned from the fact that Mr. C. Wille, one of our local cooperers, has made twelve hundred dollars. Santiago City. EDITOR GAZETTE.—It is not altogether likely that the outside world is aware that we have a delightful little city (in embryo) within a short drive of Anaheim; it is therefore thusly that we write. Santiago City is destined to rival all cities heretofore known as mining cities. It is located on the ranch of Samuel Shrewsbury, at the junction of Shrewsbury Canyon and Santiago Canyon, just below the forks of the canyon known in the district as Williams' Canyon. This gives the town site double advantage, being at a spot through which the minerals from three well defined canyons must pass, and makes it a trading point superior to any locality we wot of. Mr. Shrewsbury proposes to do all within his power to advance the interests of the district. There are already two parties negotiating for mill sites. A merchant can do well if the proper man applies. There is also room for a first class blacksmith that is familiar with mining tools. The flat on which the city is located affords sufficient room for many beautiful residences and as the elevation is nearly two thousand feet it affords an opportunity for the invalid whose health requires an altitude above that afforded by either Anaheim or the Santa Ana valley. Santiago City is a point southeast of Anaheim, distant about twenty miles. Abundantly supplied with the finest mountain water, wood and coal. The mines adjacent are too numerous to mention at the present writing; but the future will demonstrate the extent of mineral and then we propose giving the facts, omitting the fancy portion. We do not desire to detract one lota of honor from our neighbor—Silverado, and if wagon communication was less than it is we would stand by and all hail the first town in the district, but as it is at least twelve miles by wagon, eight by horse, and five by foot we cannot be expected to do other than build a city whose future will eclipse the flush days of Placerville, double discount Spanish Flat and stand abreast the Virginia City Nevada. Santa Ana Items. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. McFadden Broa have sold out to Griffith & Co., all their interest in their Santa Ana lumber business. This practically restores the old monopoly in that lime. The Baptist Church was dedicated last Sunday. Over $250 were raised towards liquidating the indebtedness of the church. Bro. Parker, the pastor, deserves credit for the energy he has displayed and infused into the milk and water portion of his congregation. Dr. J. A. Crane, who is now visiting in San Francisco, has secured offices in Dibble's block, and will arrive here sometime this month. The doctor is a graduate of one of the prominent western colleges and will be quite an acquisition to the medical fraternity. Dr. Howe, who practiced here some eighteen months ago, has re-located here and is practising the Homopathic branch of medicine. He fills a want long felt here, as there are a great many of our people who believe in that treatment and could not obtain it heretofore. Mr. Frank Berger, who accidentally shot himself some time ago, is convalescing rapidly. D. H. Collins raised four acres of oats on the mesa just beyond his swamp ranch, which yielded him 96 sacks, or 24 sacks to the acre. His barley alongside of it netted but about 15 sacks per acre. As barley is selling from $1 05 to $1 12 per cental, and oats from $1 25 to $1 30 per cental and the yield in pounds and sacks nearly double, our farmers can see the difference in profit of the two crops, and will doubtless profit by it. Mr. H. W. Lake has just returned from Silverado. He says that there are about 400 people up there at this time. He is very sanguine as to the stability of the mines. We think that the controversy going on between this place and Anaheim in regard to who will be most benefited is a very silly one. Natural causes will determine the result. We have Some idea of the immense amount of honey raised in this vicinity may be gleaned from the fact that Mr. C. Wille, one of our local cooperers, has made twelve hundred honey barrels this season, each barrel holding from 20 to 25 gallons, and he is still at work filling orders for more. It must be remembered, also, that there is a vast quantity of honey shipped from here in 5-gallon cans, but we are glad to state that this practice is gradually becoming obsolete. The honey shipped in barrels is justly looked upon with more favor. It is not very long ago since the Beekeeper's Association recommended shippers of honey to use the barrels manufactured by Anaheim cooperers. The Los Angeles County Medical Association held their regular meeting in Los Angeles on Friday. Among the applications for membership was one from Mrs. Dr. Alice Higgins, of Anaheim. From a report of the meeting, published in Los Angeles paper, we take the following paragraph: "As Dr. Higgins was the first lady who had applied for admission to this Society it was thought probable that there would be considerable opposition to her election. The members present who knew her all testified that she was a well educated, intelligent graduate of a regular medical college and that the only objection to her was that she was not a man. The ballot was then taken and resulted in her election." We noticed at the depot yesterday a large number of sacks of Chevalier barley, and on inquiry learned that it was raised by Mr. Hedebrink. It yielded 15 sacks to the acre—just as much as ordinary barley. It is now worth $180 in the San Francisco market, and there is always a demand for it for export. It is only three weeks ago since we called attention to the profit of raising this kind of barley in preference to the common variety, and we hope our reiteration will have the effect of causing the farming community to plant more largely of the Chevalier. Business at the depot is very lively. Wool and grain are coming in fast, and the storehouse is crowded with these products. There are now over two hundred sacks of wool awaiting shipment. Two cars of coal from the Black Star mine were sent forward to Los Angeles this morning, and another car load will be despatched to the same point tomorrow. This is the busy season with the railroad company, and the demand for cars is great all along the line. Messrs. A. Guy Smith & Co. ship on average a car a day of corn and barley. S. Shrewsbury has shipped his honey via Newport to San Francisco. Dr. Worrell and daughter paid a visit to this locality last week. The doctor is enthused and we hope to number him among our permanent citizens, with a ten stamp mill. T. J. and L. J. Lockhart were in town of late and have negotiated to open the J. D. Lode immediately. The "Betty" mine is rapidly being developed; it was the first discovered in the canyon, since which not less than twenty locations have been made, including extensions. Buckingham & Waldrip are now sacking ore on the Young America Lode; they evidently have it rich. There are now to the best of our knowledge located in Shrewsbury canyon the following claims: Betty Mine, J. D. Mine, Hayward boys', Deadman, Thanksgiving, Pick, Sun Burst, Young America, Rattlesnake, American Union and Grizzly. All of which have several extensions and there are several of which I am not as yet familiar with. D. C. Hayward was in town the other day. He has a valuable location and also talks of erecting a stamp mill. J. Hanna has been prospecting with favorable results. We learn Joel Parker and Mr. Azbill have struck it rich four miles east of here; we trust right will predominate and those gentlemen will have no difficulty as predicted. T. B. Hulse informs us that he fired the first blast on the American Union and that he threw out $1000 worth of rich ore. He also states that it is his intention to hold his one-third interest in the mine—other folks to the contrary. A. J. Hayward killed a vicious buck the other day; it had jumped his claim. This only proves what the professional jumper may expect in Shrewsbury Canyon. A tarantula measuring six inches from fore to aft was captured here this week. Mr. Leiby has contracted to run a drift on the first extension southerly of the Young America. He tunnels sixty feet for a one-fifth interest in the claim. Surveyor T. Ellis finished surveying Santiago city on the 6th inst. Tom proposes to soon become a citizen of our town. Mr. Tracy from Spadra killed this week the largest rattlesnake we ever saw in these mountains. It had ten rattles and a button. His snakeship had taken up a claim in Shrewsbury canyon and had not complied with the law. Eighty lots are now for sale in Santiago heim, distant about twenty miles. Abundantly supplied with the finest mountain water, wood and coal. The mines adjacent are too numerous to mention at the present writing; but the future will demonstrate the extent of mineral and then we propose giving the facts, omitting the fancy portion. We do not desire to detract one idea of honor from our neighbor—Silverado, and if wagon communication was less than it is we would stand by and all hail the first town in the district, but as it is at least twelve miles by wagon, eight by horse, and five by foot we cannot be expected to do other than build a city whose future will eclipse the flush days of Placeville, double discount Spanish Flat and stand abreast the present Virginia City, Nevada. Now Mr. Editor you are aware of our reputation for veracity and as we have lived for time in this beautiful mountain canyon gaining vigor, strength and silver it is to be expected that what was once will be again (except poverty,) hence— ITEMS FROM SANTIAGO CITY. S. Shrewsbury has shipped his honey via Newport to San Francisco. Dr. Worrell and daughter paid a visit to this locality last week. The doctor is enthused and we hope to number him among our permanent citizens, with a ten stamp mill. T. J. and L. J. Lockhart were in town of late and have negotiated to open the J. D. Lode immediately. The "Betty" mine is rapidly being developed; it was the first discovered in the canyon, since which not less than twenty locations have been made, including extensions. Buckingham & Waldrip are now sacking ore on the Young America Lode; they evidently have it rich. There are now to the best of our knowledge located in Shrewsbury canyon the following claims: Betty Mine, J. D. Mine, Hayward boys', Deadman, Thanksgiving, Pick, Sun Burst, Young America, Rattlesnake, American Union and Grizzly. All of which have several extensions and there are several of which I am not as yet familiar with. D. C. Hayward was in town the other day. He has a valuable location and also talks of erecting a stamp mill. J. Hanna has been prospecting with favorable results. We learn Joel Parker and Mr. Azbill have struck it rich four miles east of here; we trust right will predominate and those gentlemen will have no difficulty as predicted. T. B. Hulse informs us that he fired the first blast on the American Union and that he threw out $1000 worth of rich ore. He also states that it is his intention to hold his one-third interest in the mine—other folks to the contrary. A.J.Hayward killed a vicious buck the other day; it had jumped his claim. This only proves what the professional jumper may expect in Shrewsbury Canyon. A tarantula measuring six inches from fore to aft was captured here this week. Mr Leiby has contracted to run a drift on the first extension southerly of the Young America. He tunnels sixty feet for a one-fifth interest in the claim. Surveyor T.Ellis finished surveying Santiago city on the 6th inst. Tom proposes to soon become a citizen of our town. Mr.Tracy from Spadra killed this week the largest rattlesnake we ever saw in these mountains. It had ten rattles and a button. His snakeship had taken up a claim in Shrewsbury canyon and had not complied with the law. Eighty lots are now for sale in Santiago heim, distant about twenty miles. Abundantly supplied with the finest mountain water, wood and coal. The mines adjacent are too numerous to mention at the present writing; but the future will demonstrate the extent of mineral and then we propose giving the facts, omitting the fancy portion. We do not desire to detract one idea of our knowledge located in Shrewsbury canyon the following claims: Betty Mine, J.D.Mine, Hayward boys', Deadman, Thanksgiving, Pick, Sun Burst, Young America, Rattlesnake, American Union and Grizzly. All of which have several extensions and there are several of which I am not as yet familiar with. D.C.Hayward was in town the other day. He has a valuable location and also talks of erecting a stamp mill. J.Hanna has been prospecting with favorable results. We learn Joel Parker and Mr.Azbill have struck it rich four miles east of here; we trust right will predominate and those gentlemen will have no difficulty as predicted. T.B.Hulse informs us that he fired the first blast on the American Union and that he threw out $1000 worth of rich ore. He also states that it is his intention to hold his one-third interest in the mine—other folks to the contrary. A.J.Hayward killed a vicious buck the other day; it had jumped his claim. This only proves what the professional jumper may expect in Shrewsbury Canyon. A tarantula measuring six inches from fore to aft was captured here this week. Mr Leiby has contracted to run a drift on the first extension southerly of the Young America. He tunnels sixty feet for a one-fifth interest in the claim. Surveyor T.Ellis finished surveying Santiago city on the 6th inst. Tom proposes to soon become a citizen of our town. Mr.Tracy from Spadra killed this week the largest rattlesnake we ever saw in these mountains. It had ten rattles and a button. His snakeship had taken up a claim in Shrewsbury canyon and had not complied with the law. Eighty lots are now for sale in Santiago heim, distant about twenty miles. Abundantly supplied with the finest mountain water, wood and coal. The mines adjacent are too numerous to mention at the present writing; but the future will demonstrate the extent of mineral and then we propose giving the facts, omitting the fancy portion. We do not desire to detract one idea of our knowledge located in Shrewsbury canyon the following claims: Betty Mine, J.D.Mine, Hayward boys', Deadman, Thanksgiving, Pick, Sun Burst, Young America, Rattlesnake, American Union and Grizzly. All of which have several extensions and there are several of which I am not as yet familiar with. D.C.Hayward was in town the other day. He has a valuable location and also talks of erecting a stamp mill. J.Hanna has been prospecting with favorable results. We learn Joel Parker and Mr.Azbill have struck it rich four miles east of here; we trust right will predominate and those gentlemen will have no difficulty as predicted. T.B.Hulse informs us that he fired the first blast on the American Union and that he threw out $1000 worth of rich ore. He also states that it is his intention to hold his one-third interest in the mine—other folks to the contrary. A.J.Hayward killed a vicious buck the other day; it had jumped his claim. This only proves what the professional jumper may expect in Shrewsbury Canyon. A tarantula measuring six inches from fore to aft was captured here this week. Mr Leiby has contracted to run a drift on the first extension southerly of the Young America. He tunnels sixty feet for a one-fifth interest in the claim. Surveyor T.Ellis finished surveying Santiago city on the 6th inst. Tom proposes to soon become a citizen of our town. Mr.Tracy from Spadra killed this week the largest rattlesnake we ever saw in these mountains. It had ten rattles and a button. His snakeship had taken up a claim in Shrewsbury canyon and had not complied with the law. Eighty lots are now for sale in Santiago heim, distant about twenty miles. Abundantly supplied with the finest mountain water, wood and coal. The mines adjacent are too numerous to mention at the present writing; but the future will demonstrate the extent of mineral and then we propose giving the facts, omitting the fancy portion. We do not desire to detract one idea of our knowledge located in Shrewsbury canyon the following claims: Betty Mine, J.D.Mine, Hayward boys', Deadman, Thanksgiving, Pick, Sun Burst, Young America, Rattlesnake, American Union and Grizzly. All of which have several extensions and there are several of which I am not as yet familiar with. D.C.Hayward was in town the other day. He has a valuable location and also talks of erecting a stamp mill. J.Hanna has been prospecting with favorable results. We learn Joel Parker and Mr.Azbill have struck it rich four miles east of here; we trust right will predominate and those gentlemen will have no difficulty as predicted. T.B.Hulse informs us that he fired the first blast onthe American Union and that he threw out $1000 worth of rich ore. He also states that it is his intention to hold his one-third interest in the mine—other folks to the contrary. A.J.Hayward killed a vicious buck the other day; it had jumped his claim. This only proves what the professional jumper may expect in Shrewsbury Canyon. A tarantula measuring six inches from fore to aft was captured here this week. Mr Leiby has arrived in your plaque a short time ago,and he allus heared Anaheim im or Santa Ana because as regards their honesty and inte-grity-but when a kase like-the one I will relate I think thatthe public shud know their good name is being hurt by one of their number who is given to tellin falsehoods.I had a pare of pants that I lent to Mr.K so that he mite seethe latest stilesof pants up above in S.F.Mr.K.had occasiont o lend them pants to Mr.F.for tne purpose unbeknownto me.Mthat morn Business at the depot is very lively. Wool and grain are coming in fast, and the storehouse is crowded with these products. There are now over two hundred sacks of wool awaiting shipment. Two cars of coal from the Black Star mine were sent forward to Los Angeles morning, and another car load will be despatched to the same point tomorrow. This is the busy season with the railroad company, and the demand for cars is great all along the line. Messrs. A. Guy Smith & Co. ship on average a car a day of corn and barley. Articles of incorporation have been filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the Blue Light Mining Company—to operate in the Santa Rosa Mining District, Los Angeles county. Capital, $1,000,000 in shares of $100 each. Directors—J. D. Dunlap, W. T. Lambie, J. D. Bicknell, F. X. Eberle and Thomas Harvey. The principle place of business will be in San Francisco. Miles Bros. have just received from Chicago a machine for cracking grain, and they are now putting it into position. They will use this exclusively for cracking corn, barley, etc., and the machine which has herefore done the work will be put to its proper use in making cornmeal, etc. In reply to a request for information as to the best treatment for scale bug, Prof. Riley, of the Department of Agriculture, Washington, advises that the tree be syringed with kerosene water, one part kerosene to 20 or 30 of water, kept well mixed. Too much oil will injure the tree. Extra copies of the Weekly Gazette, in wrappers ready for mailing, are for sale at this office. The State Grange will meet at Sacramento on the 1st of October. Woolen Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. L. Parker will celebrate the fortieth anniversary of their wedding on next Sunday, and they extend a general invitation to their friends and acquaintances to call upon them on that day. A BEAUTIFUL CHROMO GIVEN AWAY TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE SEMI-WEEKLY OR WEEKLY GAZETTE. A tarantula measuring six inches from fore to aft was captured here this week. Mr. Leiby has contracted to run a drift on the first extension southerly of the Young America. He tunnels sixty feet for a one-fifth interest in the claim. Surveyor T. Ellis finished surveying Santiago city on the 6th inst. Tom proposes to soon become a citizen of our town. Mr. Tracy from Spadra killed this week the largest rattlesnake we ever saw in these mountains. It had ten rattles and a button. His snakeship had taken up a claim in Shrewsbury canyon and had not complied with the law. Eighty lots are now for sale in Santiago City with several larger tracts adjacent suitable for nice residences. Lawyer Heathman was in town the other evening; he says the most practicable route from his (the Thanksgiving) mine, will be through this place; although in a direct line it is nearer Silverado, but a much rougher road. Mr. Shrewsbury has appointed M. F. Parker his agent for Santiago City. He will furnish any information desired on application. Twenty-five miners passed through town the other day, bound for Williams' Canyon and the head of the Santiago. Among the various camps one can hear the Chinese question fully discussed of an evening. The miners express a determination to allow no celestial to work in the diggings, and advise proprietors of mines to employ only white laborers. Six wagon loads of miners went up Shrewsbury Canyon one day last week. We have late seen some very rich ore from the Rattlesnake Lode. The road from the valley to Santiago City is as fine a wagon road as one could wish to travel. With but a little work it can be made equal to any valley road for light or heavy teams. September 7th, 1878. A young man made his appearance at Deadwood last week in a pair of white pants. He was promptly escorted to the cars, put on board of them, and an injunction placed on him never to revisit the place. "We can stand a biled shirt, you know," a miner explained, "but when it comes to wearin' biled drawers, we just make them git up and gik." "I have only one faith, and that, I think, is shared by you, and that is that on November 6th we will elect to the highest office in the State that gifted son of Massachusetts, Benjamin F. Butler." — Dennis Kearney. Ye loi, ye villin, ye loi! The moon eyed lepers and abject slaves of Massachusetts elect a bloated Governor of the 5th of November. N. Y. World. My Pants. Editor Gayset. — I jus arrive in your plase a shorte time ago, and hev allus heered Anaheim and its people spoken of in the highest terms as regards their honesty and in-teg-ritty. But when a kase like the one I will relate I think that the public shud kno how their good name is being hurted by one of their number who is given to tellin falsehoods. I had a pare of pants that I lent to Mr. K. so that he mite see the latest stiles of pants up above in S. F. Mr. K. had occasion to lend them pants to Mr. F. for the same purpose, unbeknown to me. That morn-in az i waz walkin down Centre street, I saw my pants rite ahead a little to starboard. I hollied the ship thus: "Good mornin, Mr. F." "Good mornin," says he. "Nice pair of pants you have on, lectle small aint they?" "Yes! they are a lectle small, hed 'em maid in S. F. 6 months ago." (What a whopper.) They look like a pare of pants I lent Mr. K. says I, when suddenly be remembered samthin', shot off like a ski-rocket saying excuse him; pressive engagement, promised to be their 11 o'clock prompt. Since then I hev neither seen or herd of my pants nor Mr. F.either. In-konsistenzy is a virtoo with some men, so it waz with Mr. F. and my pants, but I hope if he sees letter he drop on hisself and poney up them pants to his and your friend. P. Phat. A Notable Wedding. A dense crowd assembled at the Presbyterian Church in this town on Thursday night to witness the performance of the ceremony of marriage between Mr. George W. McCoy of the Free Press, and Miss Hulda Haines Long before the hour set for the ceremony every seat was taken, and finally those who arrived late were unable to obtain even standing room. Prompt to time,the happy couple escorted by the aider-de-camp usual on such occasions,marched up the aisle, to the must of the Wedding March,and took their position in front of the pulpit where Rev. S.T Wells,pastor of the church,awaited them.The impressive ceremony was then performed,the binding vows spoken,and the two were one.After the benediction,nan journey was had to Mr McCoy's residence on East Main street,where crowds of friends assembled to offer congratulations.Later the evening,Bartlett's Cornet Band serenade the happr couple,-Ventura Free Press.- GAZETTE. NO. 48 Colorado Letter. FROM OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT. Denver, Colorado, August 24. The traveler who enters Colorado at the south will not at first be greatly prepossessed with the country, or at least with its surface indications. For nearly a hundred miles the route to Pueblo is through a barren, sandy plain, which has been denominated the "Great American Desert." Yet beneath this uninviting exterior lies a rich soil, which, by the application of water and the usual processes of cultivation, produces a transformation more wonderful than the magic influence of Fairys' wand. Some of these results are to be seen at Las Aminas, in and about Pueblo, and in various spots near the river where ranchmen have by their efforts interspersed little oasis grateful to the eye. Then as we proceed up the valley over the Denver and Rio Grande railroad towards Colorado Springs and Denver, we witness in greater extent these striking results of irrigation and labor. This now rich and fertile valley was formerly but the continuation of the same sandy plain over which we have just passed. And among the curiously interesting features of a view of this valley are the unmistakable evidences that it was once a mountain plateau of several hundred feet higher elevation. The Denver and Rio Grande narrow guage road winds a crooked and picturesque path along the base of the mountains, making the 120 miles from Pueblo to Denver in about four hours, and treating the traveler to an exceedingly delightful ride. There is no similarity in the two cities which this distance separates, and which are now the leading cities of the State. Denver is the State estimated that upwards of $14,000,000 has already been taken out in one vicinity and there is no abatement of the yield. We went into the tunnel of the "Terrible mine" three miles above Georgetown, and witnessed the process of taking out minera's, which assays from $200 to $800 per ton. The proprietors of this mine, after spending a round fortune in its development, are now reaping what is termed "a big thing," while all around it on every hand are played out and abandoned claims. There is no telling where the cain or lade may be "struck" without a trial, and many become discouraged and give up too soon, while others by bad judgment and bad management exhaust their means without achieving success. It is a good deal like buying lottery tickets. One man fails utterly after tedious efforts and another finds "paying dirt" from the very grass roots. Thousands of dollars are sunk by eastern companies and individuals in holes which they have never seen and which never yield a penny, yet for all this the precious metal is here on every hand all over these miles and miles of mountains, and in such quantities that the supply will not be exhausted in a thousand years. Whenever a good strike is made, prospectors flock to the spot in thousands and turn up the dirt for hundreds of yards around. An old operator pointed out a spot sixteen miles below Georgetown where a large "pocket" of gold was discovered several years ago, "and" said he, "in less than a week there were three thousand men at work within calling distance." We went through some of the reduction mills and concentrating works in and about Georgetown, and saw the interesting process of separating the silver and gold from the granite and other metals. The Coal Mines in Scotland. John T. Robeson, United States Consul at Leith, Scotland, in a supplementary despatch to the Department of State, reports quite And among the curious interesting features of a view of this valley are the unmistakable evidences that it was once a mountain plateau of several hundred feet higher elevation. The Denver and Rio Grande narrow guage road winds a crooked and picturesque path along the base of the mountains, making the 120 miles from Pueblo to Denver in about four hours, and treating the traveler to an exceedingly delightful ride. There is no similarity in the two cities which this distance separates, and which are now the leading cities of the State. Denver is the State capital and at present the principal commercial centre, with a population of 25,000, full of enterprise and vigor. Pueblo is its only rival for commercial supremacy, and promises to be a formidable one. Being further south and near New Mexico, its population is somewhat different, to say nothing of other contrasts. Here the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe road bears off in a southeasterly direction to La Junta, and will in a few days reach Trinidad, whence it is to pass on through a tunnel under Raton mountain to Las Vegas, New Mexico, and thence to the Rio Grande. There is a strong probability that the road will in time be extended to the Pacific coast, thus supplying the required Southern Pacific line. The 350 miles from La Junta to the Rio Grande is to be completed within fifteen months. The Denver and Rio Grande road is also being pushed rapidly forward into the San Juan mining region. Its present terminus is Alamosa, thirty miles beyond Fort Garland, and in passing over the mountain range through La Veta pass it accomplishes a most wonderful engineering feat, reaching the highest altitude attained by the iron horse anywhere in the world. The ride over this part of the road is said to be exciting, and rewarded by the finest scenery in Colorado, of which your correspondent may be able to particularize after taking the trip. Upon embarking for the mountains, our party formed a resolution to "see all there is to be seen" in Colorado, but after two weeks' constant travel and climbing we agree that the undertaking is more than we had bargained for—too much indeed for one trip. Colorado is larger than Great Britain, comprising an area of 67,420,000 acres, of which one third is good grazing and agricultural territory, while the remainder is that vast upheaval known as the Rocky Mountains. For hundreds of miles it is range after range of peaks and rocky crags interwoven with gulches, passes and canyons marvellous to contemplate. The entire length and breadth of these wonderful formations are rich beyond description in the grandest scenery the world affords, and in valuable mineral deposits, the hundredth part of which has not yet been revealed. Victor Hugo tells us that "every condition has its instinct," and he who finds himself for the first time face to face with the Rocky Mountains—God's eternal sentinels—has an appalling sense that he has not only overrated his individual importance in nature's economy, but has likewise influenced the participation na- The Coal Mines in Scotland. John T. Robeson, United States Consul at Leith, Scotland, in a supplementary despatch to the Department of State, reports quite fully the condition of labor in the coal mines. These mines are situated on the estates of large land owners, are leased to parties usually for a term of thirty-five years, at the rate of 18 cents per ton. At the pit head the coal sells for $1 65 per ton, yielding a profit of 54 cents a ton to the lessee. Dealers purchasing at the pit make enormous profits on their sales, obtaining $3 72 a ton from the consumers, yielding a profit of 84 cents net. The miners are paid by the ton, turning out on an average five tons per day, at about 28 cents per ton, equal to $8 40 per week. In 1873, the price of coal was very high, and the wages paid to miners averaged $15 per week. The profits to the owners or lessees of the mines were applied to the extension of their works, and the miners were swallowed up in extravagancies. Overcrowding of laborers finally reduced these prices. Cure for Poison Oak. Dr. S. A. Brown, U. S. N., states in the Medical Record that he has found a specific for the troublesome eruption produced by the poison oak or poison ivy (Rhus toxicodendron) so common in our woods. This specific he finds in bromine, which he has used with unvarying success in at least 40 cases. He uses the drug dissolved in olive oil, cosmoline or glycerine, in the strength of from 10 to 20 drops of bromine to the ounce of oil, and rubs the mixture gently on the affected part three or four times a day. The bromine is so volatile that the solution should be renewed within 24 hours from its preparation. The eruption never extends after the first thorough application, and it promptly disappears within 24 hour, if the application is persisted in, and the patient is entirely curpd. How Grapes Ripen. According to Comptes Rendus, St. Pierre and Magnien have arrived at the following conclusions in regard to the changes which grapes undergo while ripening. During the process they evolve carbonic acid in darkness as well as in light, when exposed to the air or placed in an indifferent gas. The amount of oxygen evolved in air is always in excess of the oxygen taken up; this has been marked in the case of observations extending over a long space of time. Grapes can absorb or give off water according as they are placed in a moist or dry medium. As the change goes on the acids decrease in My Pants. Mr. F. — I jus arrive in your time ago, and hev allus heered us people spoken of in the regards their honesty and that when a kase like the one I think that the public abud kno name is being hurt by one who is given to tellin false-pare of pants that I lent to me mite see the latest stiles of Mr. S. F. Mr. K. had occasional pants to Mr. F. for the unbeknown to me. That mornin' down Centre street, I saw ahead a little to starboard. I thus: Mr. F.," says he. I pants you have on, leetle here a leetle small, hed 'em months ago." Upper.) Like a pare of pants I lent Mr. on suddenly be remembered off like a ski-rocket saying massive engagement, promized clock prompt. Since then I or herd of my pants nor Mr. My is a virtoo with some men, Mr. F. and my pants, but I this letter he drop on himself them pants to his and your P. PHAT. Potable Wedding. And assembled at the Presbyte- this town on Thursday night performance of the ceremony between Mr. George W. McCoy, Mrs. and Miss Hulda Haines. The hour set for the ceremony, taken, and finally those who were unable to obtain even stand-empt to time, the happy couple, the aids-de-camp usual on such reached up the aisle, to the music March, and took their position of the pulpit, where Rev. S. T. of the church, awailed them. The ceremony was then perform- vows spoken, and the two after the benediction, an ad- had to Mr. McCoy's residence skreek, where crowds of friends offer congratulations. Later in Hartlett's Cornet Band serenaded couple. Peaks and rocky crabs interweave gulches, passes and canyons marvellous to contemplate. The entire length and breadth of these wonderful formations are rich beyond description in the grandest scenery the world affords, and in valuable mineral deposits, the hundredth part of which has not yet been revealed. Victor Hugo tells us that "every condition has its instinct," and he who finds himself for the first time face to face with the Rocky Mountains—God's eternal sentinels—has an appalling sense that he has not only overrated his individual importance in nature's economy, but has likewise undervalued the influence of inarticulate nature upon himself. Nothing can transcend the majesty of these snow-capped mountains. You gaze on them in mute wonder, praying the while that your little Dorcas—whose prattle is so charming at the fireside—may hold her peace, and let you grow abstracted and out of self into the idea of perpetual greatness. You do not think—only feel—and the eastern world that you have left behind with its glitter and gloom, its envious struggles and manifold defects, fades into insignificance in view of this endless range of divine architecture, and you are for once an humble worshipper at the pure shrine of sublimity. The allotted space of this letter is all too short to relate in detail what our explorations have revealed and suggested. Fifty-two miles up Clear Creek, and through the famous canyon of that name, in the very heart of the mountains as it were, we found the great mining city of Georgetown. Passing through Clear Creek canyon is almost like going into an immense cave. Its towering peaks and overhanging rocks are high above you on either side, at times nearly shutting out the sunlight. But it is a grand sight. And when Georgetown is reached its appearance is wholly unlike that of any city of 5,000 inhabitants you would see anywhere east of Colorado. Yet the very contrast gives it a charm, and one walks through its streets looking with strange interest upon its plain, unique structures and peculiar location. The mountain and hillsides on every hand are completely honey-combed with "prospecting holes," tunnels and mining shafts. The ore found here is almost exclusively silver, with a considerable commuting of iron pyrites, lead and zinc. It is ca- According to Competes Rendus, St. Pierre and Magnien have arrived at the following conclusions in regard to the changes which grapes undergo while ripening. During the process they evolve carbonic acid in darkness as well as in light, when exposed to the air or placed in an indifferent gas. The amount of oxygen evolved in air is always in excess of the oxygen taken up; this has been remarked in the case of observations extending over a long space of time. Grapes can absorb or give off water according as they are placed in a moist or dry medium. As the change goes on the acids decrease in amount, while the quantity of sugar increases. The acids and the glucose are carried to the grapes by the sap. Here the acids are slowly consumed, while the sugar increases in point of concentration, and at a still later stage the sugar itself is consumed. Professor Chandler, President of the New York Board of Health, says: One of the best methods of furnigating an infected room, as well as the most convenient, is to place some sulphur in an iron vessel and pour a little alcohol on it. The alcohol is set on fire, and before it is burned away the sulphur will be ignited. There will arise from the burning sulphurous acid gas, which, like other gases, will mix itself with all the air in the house without the aid of draught or currents. It will penetrate to every crevice, and will destroy the vitality of every disease germ with which it comes in contact. How it destroys vitality is not known." A French Senator and jurist, M. Jacotine, has been convicted of cheating at cards. He kept money in his sleeve, and when he saw his partner turn up a winning card, dropped an addition to his original stake. A Major and two other officers, appointed to watch him, detected the trick and publicly denounced him. He prayed for mercy, but was expelled by the club, has now resigned the Senatorship, and a Disciplinary Committee is enquiring into his fitness to remain a Judge. Boston Post: Dennis calls the lawyers the "garroters and thieving blood suckers of the community." and then calls for three cheer for one of the shrewdest lawyers in the country.