anaheim-gazette 1879-01-04

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...JANUARY 4,1879. 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 GROVE.....CON HOWE SANTA ANA.....DR J. N. BURTNETT ORANGE.....N. D. HARWOOD TUSTIN.....C TUSTIN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO....R EQUAN NORWALK.....J. K. CALDWELL SILVERADO.....J. C. HILL TRAVELING AGENT.....A. T. PERDON GREETING. As the wheel of ever-moving providence has brought around again the junction point of the receding past and the advancing future of our years, it is proper that we should decipher the lesson intended and place the account before our friends. In regard to the past, we have, amid conscious failures, the satisfaction of feeling that we have in the main met fair expectation, and made honest returns for value received. Of course, it is not to be expected that in the eddies of opinion and the conflicts of parties, we should meet every one's wishes or express his ideas; but of this we are conscious, that we have sought to be true to the right, and honest in its advocacy on all occasions. Local interests of every kind have commanded our best services; and we have uniformly aimed in the peace of all to find our own, and in their happiness to find our reward. And after the experience of years it is a pleasure for us to recognize each other as friends, and under mutual obligations. And looking towards the future, which is environed with mysteries we cannot pierce, there are pencils of light that cheer us on and gird us for the task before us. However it may unfold in some respects, we risk nothing in predicting a great future for our thrifty town. Its past gives vouchers for its future, and we cannot help taking up our parable and talking of the coming time when our produce will be increased ten-fold, and our merchants take rank with the best in the commodious school houses, and they willingly bear with many disadvantages, and another many prejudices, if by so doing they can place their children under the tutelage of able teachers and in comfortable school houses. Numerous minor improvements have been made during the year; houses have been built; orchards have been laid out, and advance has been made in every respect. In the country around about, as in Anaheim, the year has seen great improvement, but we must necessarily leave to correspondents the pleasing task of recounting the advances made in their respective localities. The Gazette is glad to record the progress of the whole county, and has no sympathy with the petty, childish views of those who seek to array section against section, locality against locality. Having faith in Anaheim, we seek to advance its interests by a truthful exposition of its resources, and not by detracting our neighbors, publishing scurrilous or foolish squibs concerning them, or descending to buffoonery to ridicule their claims or pretensions. While almost every town in the Southwest was afflicted with yellow fever in its most terrible form, the town of Covington, in St. Tammany Parish, LA., escaped entirely, although in daily communication with New Orleans, from which it is distant only thirty-five miles. During the year ending November 18th last, the total number of deaths occurring in the town was nineteen out of a population of 1,500. Of those dying seven were whites and twelve colored—fourteen adults and five children. Anaheim, also, can point with pride to a record of immunity from a contagious disease, although in daily communication with Los Angeles, at a time when smallpox was raging with great virulence. During all the epidemics of smallpox, diphtheria, and scarlet fever, this town was almost alone in its freedom from attack. Only two or three cases of the last-named disease prevailed here, and they were of a very light form. The fact is that Anaheim is an exceptionally healthy spot, and bound to become at no distant day a health resort of great note. mained—all had been deserved was necessary to wait a while ger of being hemmed in because was over. When it seemed was resumed—but only to still await us. The ride be forgotten, and our noble take in the position at a glance with and around the flame tips moving their effects to stacks on fire, stables which human power could save, alarm, and all realizing therger. By a Providential call for a few moments, the greens and back fires, the at last; but not until greatly done. Slackening our speech Hueneme, when food and preciated. This place is the shipping grain raised in the Conejo area embracing some 15,000 acres on the summit of the mountain of the Santa Clara Valley river. Perhaps we can so correct an idea of these shipped from this port as Wharf Co.'s books. There houses here of the folle 66x312 feet; 56x315 feet at the time of our visit tha sacks of barley; 44,000 s 3,220 sacks of beans awaii sides 98,300 sacks of grae season—a total of 292,522 Corn was being sent in at sacks per month,and very commenced shelling. This include a sack of the hunter which had been shipped This will enable any one to ships more produce than southern coast. Much of the soil on thu Clara river is heavy and o alkali is seen, but not so southern Los Angeles places artesian water is fo wells being very large. Noteworthy is at the end by boring 152 feet a obtained over the top of well has been capped and And after the experience of your it is a pleasure for us to recognize each other as friends, and under mutual obligations. And looking towards the future, which is environed with mysteries we cannot pierce, there are pencils of light that cheer us on and gird us for the task before us. However it may unfold in some respects, we risk nothing in predicting a great future for our thrifty town. Its past gives vouchers for its future, and we cannot help taking up our parable and talking of the coming time when our produce will be increased ten-fold, and our merchants take rank with the best in the markets of the world. Coincident with this progress in material and social wealth, there will be illustrated our genius and taste in squares, avenues, and public buildings, and coming with them, such works of art and means of culture as once made Athens the glory of Greece and Rome the mistress of the world. With such dazzling hopes luring us on, and believing that the possible can only become the actual by suitable means wisely and earnestly applied, we propose to employ all the means and energies at our disposal for the realization of our hopes. It is now admitted on all hands that the Press is one of the great factors that evolve the forces and guide the movements of society in its march of improvement; and, therefore, we invite all who desire our material, social, intellectual and moral advancement to foster this most potent auxiliary. Whatever may be due to editorial ability, and the tact and talent of contributors, the most indispensable of all things is a competent list of subscribers, and that is what we entreat our friends and compatriots to supply. Let them combine, work and secure this essential, and we shall strive to make the blessing return to each in his basket, store, and improvement. It was by the huzzas of the multitude and their gifts that song, eloquence and art rose to distinction in other days, and became the models and teachers for all times; and if ever we shall have a name to live, and deeds to survive us, it will be through the enthusiasm and support of our friends. We have no scruple in saying then, by assisting you are serving yourselves, as our interests are identical. If you want to find a market for your produce, win support to your enterprises, exchange ideas with your contemporaries, and know how it fares with the race of which you are a part, you need an efficient, diffusive and enlightened Press, and it ought to be your business to secure it. Most thankful for past favors, and holding ourselves in readiness for all kinds of service, we enter upon another year of hope and endeavor, and promise that increased means shall be made to extend our usefulness; and hope that on the arrival of another anniversary we may hail all our constituents under as happy auspices as we do now wish one and all A Happy New Year. THE RECORD OF THE YEAR. Although the year that has just closed also can point with pride to a record of immunity from a contagious disease, although in daily communication with Los Angeles, at a time when smallpox was raging with great virulence. During all the epidemics of smallpox, diptheria, and scarlet fever, this town was almost alone in its freedom from attack. Only two or three cases of the last-named disease prevail here, and they were of a very light form. The fact is that Anaheim is an exceptionally healthy spot, and bound to become at no distant day a health resort of great note. THE TRAVELER. The Kind of Country One Sees on a Ride up the Coast. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. On the principle that it is prudent to give the best last, we will for the present pass by San Gabriel with her many attractions, and give some notes on Ventura county. Our route was across the Centinela Ranch, passing numerous well improved farms, good houses and stables, on through the Cahuenga settlement. The farms about here are mainly devoted to barley, and the best that we have seen in this lower country was raised in this neighborhood. The soil is good, and from the general lay of the land is easily worked. Some orchards are to be seen and arrangements are being made to set out large number of trees this season. Passing numerous breea springs from which asphalt is constantly oozing out, we enter the Cahuenga canyon, and soon commence climbing the rough, rocky road through that pass. Reaching the summit, the San Fernando valley stretches out before and below us. After descending the grade, our road skirted along the edge of that valley for miles, and for some hours we hardly left the lands of Lankershim and Van Nuys. We had been told many times of San Fernando zephyrs, and were prepared for a breeze, but not for such a gale as greeted us. You will be safe in accepting as true any reports of their winds; too much cannot be said. At noon we reached Encino—where a few years ago a Frenchman, possessed of more money than brains, made very expensive improvements, investing over $10,000 in walling up and cementing the warm springs near the house, and constructing a large pear-shaped reservoir, six feet deep, with an immense capacity, and every appliance for irrigating. The same extravagance is seen in the buildings, stables, chicken house and other improvements. There is a sort of store-saloon-Post-office-hotel feed stable, where for a first-class price the unfortunate traveller can obtain an abominable meal. While sitting on the porch after our dinner, the bill of fare of which would turn the stoutest stomach, we saw, whirling along on the other side of the valley, nine miles distant. The San Francisco train on the S. P. R. R. The town of San Fernando and the Mission were plainly seen in the distance. So far as we could see there had been nothing grown but wheat and barley, which were almost a failure. Resuming our ride, we drove along the also can point with pride to a record of immunity from a contagious disease, although in daily communication with Los Angeles, at a time when smallpox was raging with great virulence. During all the epidemics of smallpox, diptheria, and scarlet fever, this town was almost alone in its freedom from attack. Only two or three cases of the last-named disease prevail here, and they were of a very light form. The fact is that Anaheim is an exceptionally healthy spot, and bound to become at no distant day a health resort of great note. THE TRAVELER. The Kind of Country One Sees on a Ride up the Coast. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE GAZETTE. On the principle that it is prudent to give the best last, we will for the present pass by San Gabriel with her many attractions, and give some notes on Ventura county. Our route was across the Centinela Ranch, passing numerous well improved farms, good houses and stables, on through the Cahuenga canyon, and soon commence climbing the rough, rocky road through that pass. Reaching the summit, the San Fernando valley stretches out before and below us. After descending the grade, our road skirted along the edge of that valley for miles, and for some hours we hardly left the lands of Lankershim and Van Nuys. We had been told many times of San Fernando zephyrs, and were prepared for a breeze, but not for such a gale as greeted us. You will be safe in accepting as true any reports of their winds; too much cannot be said. At noon we reached Encino—where a few years ago a Frenchman, possessed of more money than brains, made very expensive improvements, investing over $10,000 in walling up and cementing the warm springs near the house, and constructing a large pear-shaped reservoir, six feet deep, with an immense capacity, and every appliance for irrigating. The same extravagance is seen in the buildings, stables, chicken house and other improvements. There is a sort of store-saloon-Post-office-hotel feed stable where for a first-class price the unfortunate traveller can obtain an abominable meal. While sitting on the porch after our dinner, the bill of fare of which would turn the stoutest stomach, we saw, whirling along on the other side of the valley, nine miles distant. The San Francisco train on the S. P. R. R. The town of San Fernando and the Mission were plainly seen in the distance. So far as we could see there had been nothing grown but wheat and barley, which were almost a failure. WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 the Internal Revenue Code listing regulations concerning tax upon brandy peaches or grapes excludes Most thankful for past favors, and holding ourselves in readiness for all kinds of service, we enter upon another year of hope and endeavor, and promise that increased means shall be made to extend our usefulness; and hope that on the arrival of another anniversary we may hail all our constituents under as happy auspices as we do now wish one and all A Happy New Year. THE RECORD OF THE YEAR. Although the year that has just closed has not been one of unalloyed prosperity either to the country at large or to this locality, this town and vicinity have made much greater progress than the superficial observer would give them credit for. In the first place, that great achievement, the Cajon irrigating canal, has been completed. Of itself, this is a work of such vast importance as to cause 1878 to be ranked as the most eventful year in our history. Not only has it brought peace of mind to those already settled here, by relieving the apprehensions born of the dread of a dry winter, but it has rendered valuable and salable a large body of land contiguous to Anaheim. The low price for which this land may be bought, its fertility, and the grand fact that it is within the circumscripted area not liable to frost, will cause it to be eagerly bought and settled upon as soon as the land buyers again make their appearance in this county. For the raising of oranges, lemons and limes, we claim that no better land "lies out of doors." For semi-tropical fruit, it is decidedly the best locality in Los Angeles county. Another monument which will give emphasis to the departed year is the school house. In building such a noble structure, Anaheim has done itself great honor and paid the homage due from an enlightened and cultured people to the genius of education. It is the foremost building of the kind in Los Angeles county, and we have already expressed the belief in these columns that apart from the increased comfort of the pupils, the presence of such a noble building will prove a great factor in our progress as a community. There are few things which impress parents so favorably as ample and mained—all had been destroyed. Here it was necessary to wait a while until the danger of being hemmed in by fire on the road was over. When it seemed safe our ride was resumed—but only to find that danger still awaited us. The ride was one never to be forgotten, and our noble horse seemed to take in the position at a glance as he raced with and around the flames. We saw settlers moving their effects from their homes, stacks on fire, stables which it seemed no human power could save, stock frantic with alarm, and all realizing the threatened danger. By a Providential change in the wind for a few moments, the general use of gang plows and back fires, the danger was averted at last; but not until great damage had been done. Slackening our speed we approached Hueneme, when food and rest were duly appreciated. This place is the shipping point for all grain raised in the Conejo and Potrero valleys, embracing some 15,000 acres of fine land up on the summit of the mountains, and for all of the Santa Clara Valley south of that river. Perhaps we can in no way give so correct an idea of the amount of grain shipped from this port as to quote from the Wharf Co.'s books. There are three warehouses here of the following dimensions: 66x312 feet; 56x315 feet and 66x121 feet. At the time of our visit there were 147,200 sacks of barley; 44,000 sacks of corn, and 3,220 sacks of beans awaiting shipment, besides 98,300 sacks of grain stored for the season—a total of 292,520 sacks on hand. Corn was being sent in at the rate of 25,000 sacks per month, and very few producers had commenced shelling. These figures do not include a sack of the hundreds of thousands which had been shipped prior to our visit. This will enable any one to see that Hueneme ships more produce than any point on the southern coast. Much of the soil on this side of the Santa Clara river is heavy and occasionally a little alkali is seen, but not so much as in parts of southern Los Angeles county. In many places artesian water is found—some of the wells being very large. Perhaps the most noteworthy is at the end of the wharf, where by boring 152 feet a 48 inch flow was obtained over the top of a 7 inch pipe. This well has been capped and pipes laid from it Advice to Fruit Tree Buyers. Errors Rural Press—"When a person boys' nursery tree, how is he to know whether he is getting what he calls for or not?" said a friend to me the other day. This reminds me of the "tricks of nurserymen." But let me soften this expression a little before proceeding further, for fear honest nurserymen will think I mean to alur the whole profession; which I certainly do not mean to do, for I am personally acquainted with several intelligent, reliable and honest nurserymen on this coast, both in California and Oregon; and saying this much for the honest ones, I hope they will pardon me for saying some things about the tricks of the dishonest ones. I will quote from the catalogue of an honest nurseryman: "If varieties are ordered which we cannot furnish, others equally good will be substituted." Another one says: "Persons not acquainted with the different varieties of fruit, will do well to leave the selection to us." Now I believe both of these men from whom I have quoted to be capable and fair-dealing, and ordinarily it might do to trust to their judgment, if you had none of your own. But my advice is to make up your mind, from some reliable source, before you send for trees, about what kind of trees you want, and then say distinctly that you want none others. Now suppose you trust the selection of your trees to a man that is incapable, or, which is a little worse, dishonest, what kind of an orchard would you be likely to have. When it came into bearing? I think it would be a good deal like many of the old orchards that you find very common in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, composed principally of worthless fruit, which was furnished by either ignorant or dishonest nurserymen, or "tree peddlers" who are nearly always frauds, unless sent as agents by reliable nurserymen, and can "show their papers." In order to show you how the confiding person may be "taken in," I will give you an in-client near home. A neighbor made out a bill of trees for a peddler to fill, which consisted largely of yellow Newton pippins (the best winter apple known), and when the trees came into bearing they were generally all some worthless summer sweet apples. This is only one out of scores of similar cases I am acquainted with. I mention these which had been shipped prior to our visit. This will enable any one to see that Hueneme ships more produce than any point on the southern coast. Much of the soil on this side of the Santa Clara river is heavy and occasionally a little alkali is seen, but not so much as in parts of southern Los Angeles county. In many places artesian water is found—some of the wells being very large. Perhaps the most noteworthy is at the end of the wharf, where by boring 152 feet a 48 inch flow was obtained over the top of a 7 inch pipe. This well has been capped and pipes laid from it to supply the town and shipping with pure water. The road from Hueneme to Ventura leads one past handsome farms with neat, and in some instances extensive, improvements. The same may be said of most of the farms three or four miles up the valley, but above that the land is mostly owned by large companies who rent on shares to the farmers. Generally the financial condition of the settlers is not to be envied. They are deeply involved and completely at the mercy of the merchants; but of course there are exceptions. Freights from Hueneme to San Francisco per sail vessel are $180 per ton. After crossing the Santa Clara, seven miles from Hueneme, we note a different soil, more of a sandy loam, and the corn on it this year excels in quality and yield any we have elsewhere seen. Passing on 7 miles further we reach San Buenaventura where for the present we lay down our pen. When time permits we will give you additional notes. Wishing the Gazette and all of its readers a real "Merry Christmas" and right "Happy New Year," freighted with pleasure, profit and usefulness. Yours, J. T. Alameda, Dec. 24th, 1878. LONDON, Dec. 31.—The Times, in its financial summary for 1878, says that industries have been disorganized, credit shaken and failures multiplied on every side. The failures will be nearly five thousand more than last year. Not only have wages been reduced and many thousands of artisans thrown out of employment, but many thousands of those above the artisan class are either in actual want or on the confines of it. The increasing numbers driven to grant bills of sale on their effects is one significant proof of what is going on in the ranks of the middle and lower classes. SANTA BARBARA, Jan. 2.—About 9 o'clock last evening, in the midst of the storm of wind and rain, a tornado struck this city from the southeast, and occupying a narrow path, tore through several blocks, unroofing and tearing down houses and outbuildings, and uprooting trees. William Goas was killed by a falling chimney. A section of about ninety feet of Stearns wharf was carried away. WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—A circular from the Internal Revenue Office modifies the existing regulations concerning the payment of the tax upon brandy distilled from apples, peaches or grapes exclusively, so that here- by either ignorant or dishonest nurserymen, or "tree peddlers" who are nearly always frauds, unless sent as agents by reliable nurserymen, and can "show their papers." In order to show you how the confiding person may be "taken in," I will give you an in-dent near home. A neighbor made out a bill of trees for a peddler to fill, which consisted largely of yellow Newton pippins (the best winter apple known), and when the trees came into bearing they were generally all some worthless summer sweet apples. This is only one out of scores of similar cases I am acquainted with. I mention these facts for the benefit of confiding purchasers and reliable nurserymen. I will now answer my friend's query, "how to obtain the kind of nursery trees that you want." First ascertain what kind of fruit is suited to your location; then select from them such as will best suit your purpose. If you want a good market apple or pear, that will bear shipping and command a good price, and your location is suited to such fruit, make out a list and send or carry it to some reliable nurseryman; and don't buy of a peddler or even take his trees as a gift, for you are sure to be cheated at that. Do not buy of an agent, unless he can show, without doubt, that he is an agent of a well-established nursery, and is honest enough not to mix worthless trees with the good. Do not buy of nurserymen that cannot show a good reputation among his oldest customers—these that have fruited his trees and found them right. I look at this matter as of such importance that I would not take $100 worth of trees as a gift unless I was satisfied that they were such as I wanted. The more I had of them the worse off I would be. There is another consideration about this, and that is, that there are nurserymen of long standing that are not reliable; and I know some of them. Well, say you, "how are we to know who are reliable, then?" Just make inquiry among the man's customers and see how his trees have corresponded with his labels when they came into bearing. You will find that nine-tenths of the labels are lost before the trees bear, and that the purchaser has forgotten what it was, and many don't know whether they were cheated or not; and "slippery" nurserymen are aware of this fact. A year or two ago there were some fellows going through this county offering all manner of fruit and ornamental trees for sale, which they said were from old, extensive and reliable nurseries of Ohio, and they said that they had a full variety of the choiceest fruit that was grown anywhere, and could furnish you with anything you wanted at lower rates than you could get them from any of the California nurseries. They also said that they had many choice flowers that were not here. Well, they made a good many people believe all that, as unreasonable as it was, without any evidence beyond their bare word for it. Just think of it: a man going through the country with a wagon load of trees and offering to furnish any and all kinds that you want from his wagon, and that at a low figure. Take my word for it. H. J. McDERMOTT Shop near Dr. Ellis's Sanatorium, Lemon Street, Anaheim. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES AND SPRING WAGONS for sale. Second-hand buggies and wagons taken in trade. Blacksmithing In all its branches. Prompt attention given to Repairing. Notice. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT I, Winning Crawford, father of John W. Crawford and Joseph L. Crawford, minors, aged respectively is 16 and 16 years, have this day relinquished to my said minor sons the right of controlling and receiving their carriages, under section 211 of the Civil Code, and that I will not be responsible for any debts of their contracting after this date. Witness my hand this 24th day of December, 1878, at the town of Orange, County of Los Angeles. d28-41 Good-Home for Sale. ACRES IN THE TOWN OF WESTMINSTER. A house within a rooms, including kitchen, pantry and bathroom. Stale, wagon shed, buggy shed, chickenhouse and 3 corrals. Flowering well, water carried in pipes to the fountain, house and stable. 50 apple trees (choice fruit), 40 almonds, 20 orange trees (4 years old), pears, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums 300 grape vines, choice bed of strawberries, and other small fruits. Also a variety of evergreens, with a mixture of deciduous trees. The property will be sold on favorable terms. Dec14 1m For Sale at a Bargain. FORTY ACRES IN WESTMINSTER, SPECIALLY adapted for Hogs, Stock and Fowls. Small House, Flowing Artesian Well, capped at pleasures. Tule stream, never dry, crossing the land. Abundance of feed Some good corn and alfalfa land. Price,$1300. One-third cash. Apply to d28-1m A Good Chance FOR A COLONY 440 ACRES OF CHOICE FRUIT AND FARMING LAND, With a certain and abundant supply of water for irrigation for sale in lots to suit. The tract is 2 miles northwest of Anahaim on the Los Angeles road, and 2 miles from Anahaim on Costa Railroad depot. The Orangenteorpe school house is on the tract,and it is the heart of an old settlement. The soil is rich and moist. For price and terms apply to Wm.R.OLDEN,Anaheim. WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.—A circular from the Internal Revenue Office modifies the existing regulations concerning the payment of the tax upon brandy distilled from apples, peaches or grapes exclusively, so that hereafter Collectors will not report to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue for assessment the amount of such tax, which becomes due and payable on the 10th of the month, except in default of payment within four months from such 10th of month. NEW YORK, Dec. 28.—O'Leary and Campana brought to a close, to-night, their six days' walk in Giimore's Garden. Another great crowd was present. O'Leary stopped at 10:45, and made 400 l-9 miles. Campana stopped at 10:46, and covered 357½ miles. The former appeared quite fresh and agile, while the latter was utterly used up. The gate money, it is said, will amount to $20,000, $1500 of which goes to Campana, and the remainder, after deducting expenses, to O'Leary. A gentleman exhibited at this office yesterday pieces of ice three inches in thickness which were obtained in the tule down in "the pocket." He says the ice covered the tule and was so strong that the hunters walked over it and dragged their duck boats over it. The month just closing will long be remembered as the cold December of 1878.—Sacramento Record-Union. NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Dec. 31.—At south Byfield, last night, Jno. H. Caldwell, aged 45, while kneeling in family prayer, was instantly killed by his insane wife, who split his head open with an ax. BERLIN, Dec. 31.—Deputy Most has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for insulting religion. They had a full variety of the choicest fruit that was grown anywhere, and could furnish you with anything you wanted at lower rates than you could get them from any of the California nurseries. They also said that they had many choice flowers that were not here. Well, they made a good many people believe all that, as unreasonable as it was, without any evidence beyond their bare word for it. Just think of it: a man going through the country with a wagon load of trees and offering to furnish any and all kinds that you want from his wagon, and that at a low figure. Take my word for it that all such men are frauds of the meanest type, for they will sell you worthless trees for you to spend money and time on for years, only to be disappointed with them when they come to bear fruit that you have no use for, and you have to graft them over or dig them up. I have given these timely hints in order that the uninitiated may be on their guard. The Sacramento Bee says that the brokers of that city have signified their willingness to pay 65 cents on the dollar for all scrip issued to members of the Constitutional Convention to pay for their services after the $150,000 originally appropriated by the Legislature for the Convention's expenses shall have been exhausted. There is nothing of interest from the railroad front the present week, save that the work is being vigorously pushed ahead as usual. Some forty miles of grading has been done and track laid eight miles beyond Gila City. Yuma is still the depot for all the supplies for construction, and long lines of cars loaded with building material continue to arrive daily.—Expositor. A Washington special says Page and Wigginton announced themselves as candidates for re-election to Congress—"at the earnest solicitation of friends." We suppose the same "friends" are soliciting both, namely, the Central Pacific Railway Company, which has not strength enough in this State to elect a dog-pelter. Neither Page nor Wigginton are wanted again. Luttrell says he will accept if asked. He will not and should not be asked. Nobody has any use in this State for either of these men, nor owes them any particular thanks, but the g-r-e-a-t corporation.—S. F. Chronicle. A Good Chance FOR A COLONY 440 ACRES OF CHOICE FRUIT AND FARMING LAND, With a certain and abundant supply of water for irrigation, for sale in lots to suit. The tract is 2 miles northwest of Anaheim on the Los Angeles road, and 2 miles from Anaheim and Costa Railroad depots. The Orangethorpe school house is on the tract, and it is the heart of an old settlement. The soil is rich and moist. For price and terms apply to Wm. R. OLDEN, Anaheim. Blacksmithing! GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. Wm. A. Morrison Would respectfully inform the public of Anaheim and vicinity that he has Reduced his Prices TO SUIT THE TIMES And will do work at the following prices to cash customers: HORSE SHOEING, plain, do do rough, PLOW SHARPENING, 25c to 37 1-2c. ALL OTHER WORK IN PROPORTION. WAGONS Of all kinds made to order and on hand at less than San Francisco prices. PLOWS Of every description and size on hand and for sale very cheap. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. W. A. Morrison Centre Street, Anaheim dec 4-3m Wm. NILES, IMPORTER AND BREEDER OF THOROUGHBRED POULTRY, and BERKSHIRES, LOS ANGELES, CAL. ORDERS RECEIVED FOR ALL KINDS OF LAND AND WATER POWLS; ALSO EGGS for hatching from guaranteed stock. General Pacific Coast Agent for American Poultry Food. It will make your hens lay. It will prevent and cure nearly every common disease. For raising young chickens it is invaluable. Price—Trial Package by mail to entice ask your grocer for it. Imported Carboite Powder on hand. BERKSHIRES! I am breeding from stock imported direct from Darland and my stock is not enclosed by any of the same class on this coast. A limited number of choice pigs for sale. Prices to suit the times. Lo ters of inquiry, including stamp, cheerfully answered! Home Branch, Washington St., between Ham and San Pedro St., where visitors are always welcome. RESUMPTION OF CASH BUSINESS, ...AND... CASH PRICES, ...AT.... THE GARDEN GROVE STORE WESTMINSTER NURSERY! Good Trees, True to Name Is the first consideration to the plantation. LOW PRICES Is the next consideration. WE OFFER BOTH. Inspection and correspondence solicited. Great inducements to large planters. The smallest orders carefully attended to. Apples, Peaches, Pears, Prunes, Plums (Wild Goose), Apricots, Nectarines, Loquats, Cherr: ries, Quinces, Date Palms. In the best varieties. Japan Persimmon, 3 YEARS, HOME-GROWN. Purchasers have our continued guarantee of care and good faith in their selections. Early engagements are a mutual advantage. CASH PRICES, ...AT... THE GARDEN GROVE STORE. IN THE FUTURE WE WILL SELL GOODS FOR Cash and Produce Only. We are now receiving a fine assortment of DRESS GOODS, FANCY GOODS, QUEENSWARE, CLOTHING, etc. BOOTS and SHOES, FINE HATS, FANCY GROCERIES, AND CHRISTMAS GOODS. All of which we will sell at a very small advance above cost. Particular attention is called to the dress goods, which were selected with great care and include all the latest styles. A fine assortment of black dress goods. Our stock of boots and shoes were selected with great care and will be sold at less than San Francisco retail prices. First class groceries at prices to suit the times. Do not fall to call on us before purchasing elsewhere. WEBSTER, HOWE & CO., GARDEN GROVE. [Dec. 7-1m] WATER PIPE! OF ANY SIZE FOR Irrigation or Domestic Use. Irrigation Ditches Piped or Lined. CHIMNEYS, RESERVOIRS. FOUNDATION BASINS, VASES, etc. Special attention is invited to our system of SUB-IRRIGATION for Orange Groves, Orchards and Small Fruits, saving more than three-fourths the water and labor used in surface irrigation. Asbestine Stone Co. LOS ANGELES. nov30 6m Plums (Wild Goose), Apricots, Nectarines, Loquats, Cherr: ries, Quinces, Date Palms. In the best varieties. Japan Persimmon, 3 YEARS, HOME-GROWN. Purchasers have our continued guarantee of care and good faith in their selections. Early engagements are a mutual advantage. ROBERT STRONG, n30-3m Westminster. Exotic Gardens, NEW LOS ANGELES STREET. Rear of Cathedral. LOS ANGELES. LOUIS J. STENGEL, Proprietor. RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE PEOPLE OF Anaheim and vicinity that I have on hand this season the finest lot of flower plants ever brought to Los Angeles. Being a practical gardener, and having no expense for professional help, I am enabled to sell cheaper than others. Particular attention is drawn to my assortment of Magnolia, Golden Arbor Vienna, Weeping Cypress, Auriculus (5 sorts), Camellia (50 sorts), and those plants of the latter with buds, for $1; Cape Jasmine, Gardenia, Daphneys, etc., Dahlia, Gladiolus, Tuberosa by the hundred or thousand; Guavas, strong plants, bearing next season, at $5 per hundred; Roses, over blooming (190 sorts), 25 cents each, in pots or without, and hundreds of other varieties of flowers. An invitation is extended to all to visit my garden, whether they purchase or not. Remember that I am selling at lower prices than has ever yet ruled in this market. CHOICE LOTS! OF LAND FOR SALE AT TUSTIN CITY. Will be sold in 5, 10, or 20 acre tracts to suit purchasers. This land is especially suited for the growth of semi-tropical and northern fruits. It is one of the finest pieces of land in the State, and has abundance of water for irrigation. Water Right goes with Land. A STORE BUILDING, 24x80, two stories high, also for mile. Also, A DWELLING HOUSE with 10 acres of land, nearly all out in fruit trees. The house is 20x30, two stories. Fine Well, Tank, Windmill, etc. All the above property will be sold at a GREAT BARGAIN! as the owner desires to remove to another part of the State. Town Lots sold at $20 each. C. TUSTIN, CHIMNEYS, RESERVOIRS. FOUNDATION BASINS, VASES, etc. Special attention is invited to our system of SUB-IRRIGATION for Orange Groves, Orchards and Small Fruits, saving more than three-fourths the water and labor used in surface irrigation. Asbestine Stone Co. LOS ANGELES. nov 30 fm RESIDENT DENTIST DR. GULICK HAS REMOVED HIS OFFICE TO HIS HOME IN GARDEN GROVE, Where he will be pleased to see his former patrons and all desiring his services. Administrator's Sale of Real Estate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT IN PURSUANCE of an order of the Probate Court of the County of Alameda, State of California, made on the 14th day of October, 1876, in the matter of the estate of Henry Jensen, deceased, the administrator, A. P. Lorentzen, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in U. S. Gold Coin, and subject to confirmation by said Probate Court, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of January, 1879, at 10 o'clock, A. M., at the door of the postoffice in the town of Orange, in the county of Los Angeles, all the right, title, interest and estate of the said Henry Jensen at the time of his death, and all the right, title and interest that the said estate has, by operation of law or otherwise, acquired other than or in addition to that of the said Henry Jensen at the time of his death, in and to all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, living and being in the said county of Los Angeles, State of California, and bounded and described as follows: to-wit. The north half of lot fifteen (15) in block K, as surveyed by E. R. Nichols in A. D. 1871; said land being near the town of Orange, in the rancho Santiago de Santa Ana. The title of said estate to the land herein described is derived by grant bargain and sale deed from A. B. Chayman to the said Henry Jensen, deceased, dated September 10th, A. D. 1873. Terms and conditions of sale—Cash in U. S. Gold Coin; ten per cent, of the purchase money to be paid to the auctioneer on the day of sale, balance on confirmation of sale by said Probate Court. Deal at expense of purchaser. A. P. LORENTZEN, Administrator of the estate of said deceased. December Tint, 1878. PIANO FOR SALE. ANYONE DESIRED OF PURCHASING A NEW Plane at a large discount will learn of an opportunity to do so by applying at the GAXETTE office. A DWELLING HOUSE with 10 acres of land, nearly all set out in fruit trees. The house is 20x30, two stories. Fine Well, Tank, Windmill, etc. All the above property will be sold at a GREAT BARGAIN! as the owner desires to remove to another part of the State. Town Lots sold at $20 each. C. TUSTIN, Tustin City, Los Angeles Co. Flax Seed and Castor Beans. FARMERS, THIS YEAR'S EXPERIENCE PROVES that all barley does not pay. Why not go into flax seed and castor beans, for which there is a positive market and an established price? $60 per ton, Gold, for Flax Seed, and $70 per ton for Castor Beans, Both to be thoroughly cleaned and delivered at the Pacific Oil and Lead Works in San Francisco, will be paid for the crops of 1879-80. Cash advanced on shipping receipts as usual. For circulars telling all about the culture of flax seed and castor beans, address—GEO. H. PECK, 32 Monte, Sole Agent of Pacific Oil and Lead Works, R. V. THOROUGHBRED Poultry! 116 Acres Devoted to Fancy Poultry. Unlimited Range. Healthy Stock Largest Yards on the Coast. Drahmag; Leghorns; Plymouth Rocks; Bronze Turkeys; Geese; Pokin Ducks; Guinea Pigs; etc. Safe arrival of Powls and Eggs guaranteed. Pamphist on the case of Powls—hatching, feeding, disease and their cure; etc., adapted especially to the Pacific Coast; sent for 15 cents. Send stamp for price list. The Centennial Incubator; any one can hatch eggs with it. Address: M. EYER; Nags, Cal. (Please state where you saw this ad).