anaheim-gazette 1879-03-01

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...MARCH 1, 1879. AGENTS OF THE GAZETTE. The following gentlemen are appointed agents of the Gazette at the places designated. They are authorised to receive money in payment for subscriptions or advertisements: WESTMINSTER ... ROBERT STRONG GARDEN GROVE ... CON HOWE BANTA ABA ... DR J. N. BURTNEIT ORANGE ... N. D. HARWOOD TUNTER ... C. TUSTIN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO ... R. EJAH NORWALK ... J. K. CALDWELL SILVERADO ... J. C. HILL TRAVELING AGENT ... A. T. FERDON A FAVORED SECTION. The traveler through Southern California can not fail to be impressed with the changing character not only of the climate, but of the soil. If he is from the older States, where there is yet prevalent confused and absurd ideas of this country, he will be surprised to find, in the land which he had pictured to himself a vast Sanatorium, many places reeking with malaria and almost unhealthy and undesirable as in the vicinity of the Diamal Swamp. He will not be long in this country before he appreciates the necessity of using a nice discrimination in the selection of locality, if he is looking for "climate," as it would be an easy matter to jump from the frying pan into the fire—to leave a country where a tolerable degree of health and comfort was obtainable, and settle in one much more undesirable in every respect. The name "Southern California" covers a multitude of defects, and it is not until this part of it is reached that the visitor finds every attraction "that the name implies." The soil is no less diverse and changeable than the climate. There is a vast deal of arid and waste land in Southern California, and there is also a large area which appears fair to the eye but is deceptive in the extreme and unprofitable. Then there is another class of land suited only for the culture of fruit of a certain kind, and nearly worthless for agricultural purposes. Still another class is good for general farming purposes, but utterly unnited for fruit culture. APPORTIONMENT. From a circular issued from the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction we learn that the State Controller has turned over to the school department for apportionment, $1,218,425.79. The total number of census children between five and seventeen years of age, entitled to receive school money, is 205,475. The apportionment is made on the basis of $5 92 per child. The amount coming to this county is $61,840.32. As a matter of interest we give the number of census children in the different school districts in this county. It will be seen that Anaheim comes next to Los Angeles city in the number of school children: Alameda ... 128 New River ... 90 Alamitos ... 20 Ocean View ... 77 Anahiem ... 245 Ocean View ... 77 Artesia ... 112 Olive ... 73 Arnea ... 296 Orangethorpe ... 58 Ballona ... 157 Paloquares ... 808 Bay View ... 34 Pandena ... 28 Bog Dale ... 106 Ranchito ... 122 Bolas Grande ... 122 Richland ... 230 Cahuenga ... 222 Rowland ... 218 Ojon ... 30 Santa Ana ... 110 Centralia ... 14 Santa Anita ... 28 Genegna ... 147 San Antioio ... 140 Duarte ... 84 San Dimas ... 78 El Monte ... 179 San Fernando ... 264 Elizabeth Lake ... 88 San Gabriel ... 273 Fairview ... 40 San Jose ... 184 Florence ... 68 Santa Monica ... 189 Fountain Valley ... 83 San Jose ... 178 Garden Grove ... 102 San Paqual ... 103 Green Mendows ... 89 San Pedro ... 222 La Dow ... 91 Savannah ... 162 La Puente ... 147 Silver ... 283 Little Lake ... 83 Solodad ... 80 Los Angeles ... 1790 Spring ... 941 Los Niños ... 162 Sycamore ... 180 Lago ... 45 Vermilion ... 81 Mainland ... 85 Vernon ... 176 Newball ... 53 Westminster ... 183 Newport ... 119 Wilmington ... 220 Some of the counties in the State have a ridiculously small number of children, as will be seen from the following table, which we compile from the circular referred to: Alameda ..... 12,016 Plumas ..... 1,002 Alpine ..... 104 Sac amendojo ..... 7,000 Amador ..... 2,650 San Bedilo ..... 1,548 Batte ..... 3,070 San Bernardino ..... 2,421 Calaveras ..... 2,190 San Diego ..... 1,681 Colusa ..... 2,787 San Francisco ..... 55,809 Contra Costa ..... 3,292 San Joaquin ..... 5,306 Del Norte ..... 458 San Luis Obispo ..... 2,625 El Dorado ..... 2,363 San Mateo ..... 2,416 Prescno ..... 2,063 Santa Barbara ..... 2,842 Humboldt ..... 3,727 Santa Clara ..... 9,506 Inyo ..... 431 Santa Cruz ..... 3,704 Kern ..... 1,223 Shasta ..... 1,916 Lake ..... 1,647 Sierra ..... 1,183 Lassen ..... 835 Siskiyou ..... 1,896 Los Angeles ..... 10,446 Solano ..... 4,762 Marin ..... 1,951 Sonoma ..... 7,531 Mariposa ..... 916 Stanislaus ..... 1,994 Mendocino ..... 3,438 Sutter ..... 1,612 Merced ..... 1,173 Tehama ..... 1,977 Modoc ..... 988 Trinity ..... 701 WESTMINSTER. History of the Settlement of Prosperity. BY ROBERT STEVEN Westminster was started by the Rev. L. P. Weld of 1671. He selected a farm between Anaheim and the about eight thousand acres, and endeavored persons who would heart church, school and social all the advantages of an old beginning. After his work was continued, and to the place is as follows: THE ORIGINAL AND ADDITION IS ALL SOIL FARM; mostly of forty-acre jacent country has all been Westminster township organization estimated at about four school districts; viz., lage), Las Bolesa, Garden to toe. In the village are buildings; all complete and which testify to the charm. They belong respectively to Methodist and Congregational churches. Their spires can be seen from the plain. In the villa stores of general merchandise wagon shop, one harmless milliner, shoemaker, etc. ABOUT ZERO ARTWORK. Supply abundance of pure purposes; including irrigation number can be indefinitely bably no section of the U.S.many flowing wells. Econtrols his own water suites the distinctive features. IN PRODUCTS. Barley averages about twenty corn produces from forty acres according to quality; potatoes quantities; and are very rich is a sandy loam; varying and very rich. The present lower lands is an annoyance. Southern California covers a multitude of defects, and it is not until this part of it is reached that the visitor finds every attraction "that the name implies." The soil is no less diverse and changeable than the climate. There is a vast deal of arid and waste land in Southern California, and there is also a large area which appears fair to the eye but is deceptive in the extreme and unprofitable. Then there is another class of land suited only for the culture of fruit of a certain kind, and nearly worthless for agricultural purposes. Still another class is good for general farming purposes, but utterly unsuited for fruit culture. As the majority of the people who come to Southern California to settle have a strong desire to grow semi-tropical fruit, and as there are comparatively few who have means sufficient to tide them over until their orchard begins to yield a revenue, it is very necessary that they exercise the utmost caution in selecting the land upon which they propose to make themselves a home. It should be land which can be made to produce good crops of all the cereals, as well as suited to the growth of orange, lemon and lime trees and northern fruit trees. The proper cultivation and care of an orchard until it begins to bear requires considerable outlay of money and patience, and it is absolutely necessary that, unless one is possessed of more than average means, there should be an income from that part of the farm not devoted to fruit culture. Now, in all candor and seriousness, we desire to say that the lands around Anaheim comply with the requirements noted in the preceding paragraph in a greater degree than any other section of Southern California. It is not only the best farming country in the State, but it is the best fruit growing country in the State, and in point of climate it is as perfect as any spot on earth. There are many forty and eighty-acre farms on which are grown side by side orange, lemon, lime, guava, olive, apple, pear, peach, quince, nectarine and other trees, besides corn, barley, wheat, rye, oats, flax, castor beans and other agricultural products. And not only do the trees grow, but they thrive vigorously and bear profusely. It was our good fortune two weeks ago to visit a settlement in a neighboring county which is acquiring (and justly) a great reputation as an orange-producing section. We would not think for one moment of writing a single word or sentence derogatory of Riverside, or of disputing its claims to being considered a first-class orange-growing settlement. But we do most strenuously insist that it has no superiority over Anaheim in that respect, and that, as a farming section, it is so palpably inferior to Anaheim as to admit of no comparison. Anaheim has all the advantage for fruit-culture possessed by Riverside and other kindred places, and in addition has land capable of producing all the staple agricultural products of the country. It is of the greatest importance also that the land selected for an orchard be capable of being irrigated, either from artesian wells or by river water. All fruit land requires to be artificially irrigated, and it is a settled fact that river water not only supplies the needed moisture, but also deposits on the land a vast quantity of enriching sediment, which stimulates the growth of the trees and The ball breaking feat of Cant. Bogardas, at Gilmore's Garden, New York, in which it was claimed that he broke 5,680 balls in the same number of consecutive shots, now turns out to be a huge fraud. The Spirit of the Times has exposed it. That paper says that the distance between the trap and the shooter was only 11 yards instead of 15 yards as was stipulated. It further says: The glass balls were manufactured in Brooklyn, and 6,000 of them were broken at the factory before being sent to the Garden. The workmen were instructed to crack off the necks of the balls with pincers before packing them into the barrels, and 6,000 were thus broken. The barrels filled with these prepared balls received a peculiar mark so that they could be distinguished from the genuine article, and a supply of each brand was delivered at the Garden. The neat pyramids of glittering glass which ornamented the vestibule and entrance were not of the broken necked variety, and a few barrels of sound spheres were scattered around for the inspection of the curious. But the barrels which were rolled into the charmed circle, and from which the attendants charged the traps, all bore the particular X mark of villainy. When a ball was missed, it was picked up and handed to the referee, who examined it, and said: "See, the neck is broken here; tally one for Bogardas." The correspondent of the Colton Semi-Tropic, in reporting the proceedings of the Fair, says: General Shields said "Old Boreas," according to the Anaheimers, could beat Euclid and all other mathematicians. It was a fact in mathematics that the area of a circle could not be described except by the triangles within the circle, yet old Boreas did that at Anaheim. Boomerang Boreas! We hope General Shields (or the correspondent) will take advantage of his first lucid interval and explain the meaning of the paragraph quoted. Euclid, Anaheim, 3 ores and Boomerangs are so inextricably mixed up that the sense of the quotation is a trifle obscure. The correspondent says "the General electrified the audience on this subject." We haven't the least doubt of it. When the gentleman to whom was assigned the duty of selecting the fruit to be tested by the various committees at the Riverside Fair was asked why he did not place the Anaheim oranges in competition, he replied that it had been decided to rule out all oranges grown on China lemon root, and the Anaheim oranges thus came under the ban IN PRODUCT Barley averages about 20 corn produces from 40 acres, according to quality; potatoes are quantities, and are very pure is a sand loam, varying in acidity and very rich. The press lower lands is an annoyance; it is confidently believed drainage will relieve this landscape and the only midst of other advantages hogs are profitably raised establishments are doing creasing yearly; in bacon this direction there is room pansion, with sure profits stand the business. Supply butter to the surrey to Los Angeles. A vegetable products in every direction. FRUIT Westminster makes no tropical fruits; but low profits from them here; of making orchards that will vie with those groves in yearly money outlay and less delay. ready celebrated for goo ties; and the trees are Westminster Nursery; Northern fruits; supplied direction; and its trees reputation for quality and old bearing apples trees hopes of the health and branch of farming. OUR CLIENT Is all that could be desired breeze tempering the heat sea; five miles away; g daily baths. LAND RANGES FROM $20 to $20 long sleep; from which gle of coin in the hands Eastern capitalists can day that I spent at Low me than long amongst the vineyards Anaheim. The time is 10:55 Tuesday morning superiority over Anaheim in that respect, and that, as a farming section, it is so palpably inferior to Anaheim as to admit of no comparison. Anaheim has all the advantage for fruit-culture possessed by Riverside and other kindred places, and in addition has land capable of producing all the staple agricultural products of the country. It is of the greatest importance also that the land selected for an orchard be capable of being irrigated, either from artesian wells or by river water. All fruit land requires to be artificially irrigated, and it is a settled fact that river water not only supplies the needed moisture, but also deposits on the land a vast quantity of enriching sediment, which stimulates the growth of the trees and has all the beneficial effects of manure. All the land around Anaheim is irrigable. The Cajon ditch, built at a cost of $50,000, brings the rich waters of the Santa Ana river for fourteen miles and distributes it over the plains, fertilizing and enriching them. Take it all in all, there is no place in Southern California which combines so many advantages as does Anaheim, and the immigrant looking for a home should, to use a shop phrase, "examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere." Dr. J. R. Crandall, of Auburn, Placer county, a distinguished pomologist, is reported by the San Francisco Call as saying that there can never be any rivalry between Los Angeles county and the northern counties, where semi-tropical fruit is grown, because the oranges of the latter counties mature six weeks earlier than those of this county, and have gone out of the market before the Los Angeles fruit comes in. The worthy Dr. further says that he visited this county for the purpose of learning, among other things, the best stock upon which to bud the orange. He consulted many orchardists, and all but two of the number regarded the orange root as the only safe root upon which to rely. "These two exceptions are also advocates of the Chinese lemon stock; which they regard as being preferable to the orange in its thrifty and rapid growth, whereas this very feature condemns it with others." The Doctor further says: "While I feel justified in condemning the Chinese lemon stock upon what I regard as the very best authority, I hope I may find myself mistaken nevertheless." When the Doctor learns that a Du Roi orange, budded on Chinese lemon stock, took the second premium at the Riverside Fair, he will see that his confidence in that stock is not altogether misplaced. When the gentleman to whom was assigned the duty of selecting the fruit to be tested by the various committees at the Riverside Fair was asked why he did not place the Anaheim oranges in competition, he replied that it had been decided to rule out all oranges grown on China lemon root, and the Anaheim oranges thus came under the ban This unjust and absurd rule, however, appears only to have been applied to the exhibits from Anaheim and Orange. The Du Roi orange, budded on China lemon root, and grown in Riverside, took the second premium! In the inelegant but forcible vernacular of the period, there's shenanigan somewhere. About a month ago the San Francisco Call began the publication of articles descriptive of the various counties in the State, and it now announces that, in addition to their publication in the Call, they will be printed in book form and circulated in various portions of the Union. The Call's enterprise is commendable, and there can be no question that great good will result from the circulation of these letters, as the Call goes everywhere and is read by everybody. On last Sunday an article descriptive of Anaheim and vicinity, written by the editor of the GAZETTE, was published. We hope to reproduce it on Saturday. If Sweet Villiam Vellock will turn to the third chapter of the second volume of the Declaration of Independence, he will find these words: "No man, in the pursuit of happiness, shall be deprived of the right of making a blamed fool of himself." The Mobile Register rather sadly admits that this country is a nation. The California Constitutional Convention, by a vote of 38 to 55, refused to adopt a section which spoke of this Union as "a nation." Mr. Conkling, his organ states, would rather be Senator than President. Well, well; it is really amazing how wonderfully well the country agrees with this man for once. EDITOR GAZETTE.—Molly singly, as it proved in case, who had the misfortune too late to catch the So Monday. Los Angeles a long sleep, from which gle of coin in the hands Eastern capitalists can day that I spent at Low to me than the longest amongst the vineyarders Anaheim. The time since 10:55 Tuesday morning pleasant and most aboard." I had no soot when my feelings owed down to ponder on them had spent in that great lemon growing country; the Paradise of Southeastern future resort of the town. It was nearly two o'clock my scattered thoughts rear platform of that of the passing country. No sign of vegetation, ing visible but one dry, parched land, which was praying the Lord grant it only one drop dying thirst. No signs houses with the exception an old adobe, a corral huts for barns, which prising Eastern immigrant him wish for the lands of toil had overcome them made their native home to bloom as one contri- hurry you along through Mojave and throw out of this God-forsake italists and land-grabbers; and helped "man's inhumanity greasy inhabitant of that are striving for an exert earth. This is the country from Los Angeles into the lower part of Kern county) and wonder them that I said Anaheim with its fruit and healthful chic lowly can toil out an if not excel that of any planter or laborer dent predicts that An ing country will be placed distant day to many desiring to invest in enterprising place in WESTMINSTER. History of the Settlement—A Record of Prosperity. BY ROBERT STRONG. Westminster was started as a colony enterprise by the Rev. L. P. Webber in the fall of 1671. He selected a tract of land between Anaheim and the ocean, comprising about 8,000 acres, afterwards enlarged to 10,000 acres, and endeavored to call together persons who would heartily co-operate in church, school and social affairs, so as to get all the advantages of an old settlement from the beginning. After his death in 1874, his work was continued, and the present status of the place is as follows: THE ORIGINAL TRACT And addition is all sold and occupied in farms, mostly of forty acres each. The adjacent country has all been occupied and a Westminster township organized with a population estimated at about 2,000. There are four school districts, viz.: Westminster (village), Las Bolsas, Garden Grove, and Alamitos. In the village are three neat church buildings, all complete and free from debt, which testify to the character of the people. They belong respectively to the Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches. Their spires can be seen from a long distance on the plain. In the village are also three stores of general merchandise, two smithys, one wagon shop, one harness shop, tinshop, milliner, shoemaker, etc. ABOUT 250 ARTENIAN WELLS Supply abundance of pure, cool water for all purposes, including irrigation, and their number can be indefinitely increased. Probably no section of the United States has so many flowing wells. Every man owns and controls his own water supply. This constitutes the distinctive feature of this section. IN PRODUCTIONS, Barley averages about 20 centals to the acre; corn produces from 40 to 100 bushels per acre, according to quality of land and care of cultivation; potatoes are raised in large quantities, and are very profitable. The soil is a sandy loam, varying from light to heavy, and very rich. The presence of alkali in the lower lands is an annoyance and an evil, but A Defense of the Horticultural Society. EDITOR GARNETE — I notice in your issue of the 23d a communication from Wm. R. Olden which seems to call for a response. The annual charge made by Mr. Olden against the management of the Horticultural Society is one that cannot be passed over in silence. He says: "There seems to be a disposition on the part of those who control the Southern California Horticultural Society to avoid a fair contest of the merits of the different kinds of orange trees. Last fall at Los Angeles the trees bedded on the China lemon stock were not permitted to compete with the trees bedded on orange stock." I have no hesitation in pronouncing this statement untrue in every particular. The five members of the Board who appointed the committee on trees at the Fair just fall were J. de Barth Shore, H. K. W. Bent, T. C. Severance, Gen. J. H. Shields and Dr. O. H. Cottar. If these gentlemen or the Board of Directors, of which they formed a large majority, are guilty as charged, they should be at once deposed from power, and branded as men unfit to hold any position of honor or trust, either public or private. It does not become them to make a defense before any proof of guilt is produced. Mr. Olden has seen fit to make public his charge through the columns of the press, and he now has the floor to either prove his statements, or to pursue the only honorable course left for him—publicly retract. The interests at stake are large. The Society represents the horticultural interests of Southern California. The public closely watch and scan every discussion of the society and the decisions of every committee. The question is not, Do these committees err in judgment in stating that an orange tree on an orange root is better than one on a China lemon or lime root? But, Are any of the committee being corruptly appointed and handled to advance private ends? Mr. Olden must see that no glittering generalities or skillful dodging of the question can be allowed. With regard to an alleged irregularity at Riverside, I have at present but little to say. The matter of arranging fruits was placed in the hands of H. J. Eudisil by a meeting of which Mr. Olden was a member, with voice equal to that of any other person. Mr. Rudsil in his report says: "With the assistance of several gentlemen I selected two specimens from each plate of oranges and lemons of the different classes in competition; but in several cases where there were only two specimens I did not take them, as others of the same class, from the same locality, I thought, would be sufficient for the purposes of the committee." Whatever may be said against the wisdom of this course, it cannot Barley averages about 20 centals to the acre; corn produces from 40 to 100 bushels per acre, according to quality of land and care of cultivation; potatoes are raised in large quantities, and are very profitable. The soil is a sandy loam, varying from light to heavy, and very rich. The presence of alkali in the lower lands is an annoyance and an evil, but it is confidently believed that cultivation and drainage will relieve this only blot upon the landscape and the only drawback in the midst of other advantages. Stock, especially hogs, are profitably raised. Several packing establishments are doing a large business, increasing yearly, in bacon, hams and lard. In this direction there is room for indefinite expansion, with sure profits to men who understand the business. Several large dairies supply butter to the surrounding towns and to Los Angeles. A vegetable farm sends its products in every direction. FRUIT. Westminster makes no specialty of semitropical fruits, but lovers of trees, and of the profits from them, have an advantage here of making orchards, of apples especially, that will vie with the neighboring orange groves in yearly money returns, with less outlay and less delay. Our apples are already celebrated for good and keeping qualities, and the trees are very productive. Westminster Nursery, exclusively for the Northern fruits, supplies demands in this direction, and its trees have a well known reputation for quality and growth. The few old bearing apples trees here fully confirm all hopes of the health and profitableness of this branch of farming. OUR CLIMATE Is all that could be desired, a refreshing seabreeze tempering the heat of summer. The sea, five miles away, gives opportunity for daily baths. PRICE OF LAND. Land ranges from $20 to $40 per acre, according to location and quality, with additional valuation on improvements. Every growing, thrifty place has land in the market, and we are not without inducements to strangers. Each section in this great valley has its peculiar advantages. Ours are marked and distinct from our neighbors', and all tastes and pursuits will ultimately find a true home in some quarter of this favored country. JOE'S JOTTINGS. He Allows his Feelings to Overcome Him. EDITOR GAZETTE. — Misfortune never comes singly, as it proved in your correspondent's case, who had the misfortune of being just too late to catch the San Francisco train last Monday. Los Angeles seemed to me to be in a long sleep, from which nothing but the jingle of coin in the hands of some newly-found Eastern capitalists can awaken it. The one day that I spent at Los Angeles was duller to me than the longest week I ever spent amongst the vineyards and orange groves of Anaheim. The time slowly drew around to 10:55 Tuesday morning, when I heard the With regard to an alleged irregularity at Riverside, I have at present but little to say. The matter of arranging fruits was placed in the hands of H. J. Rudisal by a meeting of which Mr. Olden was a member, with voice equal to that of any other person. Mr. Rudisal in his report says: "With the assistance of several gentlemen I selected two specimens from each plate of oranges and lemons of the different classes in competition; but in several cases where there were only two specimens I did not take them, as others of the same class, from the same locality, I thought, would be sufficient for the purposes of the committee." Whatever may be said against the wisdom of this course, it cannot be said that it was pursued for the purposes stated by Mr. Olden—to discriminate in favor of Riverside and against other localities, as will be plainly shown by the full report which will appear in the March number of the Horticulturalist, which will be issued in a few days. That report shows that budded oranges on China lemon and lime roots were in the hands of the committee from various parts of Los Angeles county, and it also shows that some of the Riverside exhibitors failed to get their fruit before the examining committees. Respectfully, L. M. Holt, Secretary S. C. H. Society. Los Angeles, Feb. 25, 1879. San Francisco Markets. Corrected weekly by Spear, Meade & Co., No. 316 and 318 Washington St. S. F: BARLEY—Coast feed, 80@90c. BEANS—Lima, 4½@4½; Pea, 3@3½; Butter, 2½: Small White, 2½@2½; Bayo, $1 60@175; Red, 1½@1½. CORN—There is no foreign demand this year, and a purely local market will not, in view of the heavy supplies reported here and in the country, warrant much higher rates than are now ruling. Large yellow, 90@92½; large white, $1 05@1 07½; small yellow, $1 02½@1 05½; small white, $1 02½@1 05½. EGGS—Free receipts. Choice California, 22@22¾c dozen. POTATOES—Demand for seed purposes continues. The varieties named are scarce and wanted. Early Rose, 2½@2½; Goodrich, 2½@2½¾c lb. Rye—$1 10@1 15. HONEY—The market remains heavily overstocked, and large shipments now arriving do not give it a better tone. Sales dull at about the same rates as last week. BEESWAX—23@25c; wanted. LARD—Cans, 6½@7½; tierces, 6½@7½. BACON—South coast, 8@8¼. HAM—South coast, 6½@7½. The choiceest Eastern brands of "hog products" are offered at such low rates sale for Cal. is very dull. ORANGES—With pleasant weather we note a gradual improvement in the demand. Small fruit continues in free supply and commands only low prices. Large fruit is firm. The quality of the fruit is improving. Prices as follows: 100 to 125 to box ... $30@35 per M 125 to 150 ... $17½@25 175 to 200 ... $10@15 210 to 275 ... $6@7 300 to 350 ... $4 350 and up ... $3 50 LIMES—Good sized, ripe, clean, juicy fruit ranges $3@6 per M. LEMONS—Sicilian are in full supply and glittering generalization of salina dougging at the question can be allowed. With regard to an alleged irregularity at Riverside, I have at present but little to say. The matter of arranging fruits was placed in the hands of H. J. Rudisal by a meeting of stockholders of Cabon Irrigation Co., held on the 16th of February, 1879, an assessment of fifty dollars a share was levied upon the sold stock of the corporation, payable immediately in U.S. gold coins, or by note with satisfactory security, with interest at the rate of 1½ per cent. per month. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid either by cash or note on the 17th of March, 1879, will be deliquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 16th day of April, 1879, to pay deliquent assessment, together with the costs of advertising and the expenses of sale. W.M. McFADDEN, Secretary C.I.C.Anaheim, Cal. Notice IS WEREBY GIVEN THAT AT A meeting of stockholders of Cabon Irrigation Co., held on the 16th of February, 1879, an assessment of fifty dollars a share was levied upon the sold stock of the corporation, payable immediately in U.S. gold coins, or by note with satisfactory security, with interest at the rate of 1½ per cent. per month. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid either by cash or note on the 17th of March, 1879 will be deliquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 16th day of April, 1879, to pay deliquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees. JOHN FISCHER, Secretary Anaheim, Cal., February 8th, 1879. Sheriffs Sale. NO. 4758. P.DAVIS & BROTHER against Plaintiffs CAJON IRRIGATION CO. Defendants UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION issued out of the District Court of the State of California, in and for the county of Los Angeles, and to me directed and delivered on the 13th day of February. A.D. 1879; for a judgment rendered in said court on the 24th day of January. A.D. 1879; in favor of P. Davis & Brother; plaintiffs,and against Cabon Irrigation Company,delendant, I have levied upon and shall on SATURDAY,the 15th day of MARCH, A.D. 1879,aat 12 o'clock M,nced to sell at the Court House door in the city and county of Los Angeles.StateofCalifornia.atpublicstationtothehighestandbestbidderforcashinU.S.goldcoin,tomainssaidjudg ment,interset,andcosts,andaccurringcosts.alltheright.title,andinterestoftheCabonIrrigationCompany,defendant.inandtocertainrealproperty,situatedinthecountyofLosAngeles.StateofCalifornia,andmoreparticularlydescribedasfollows.to-wit: A strip.oflandsixtyfeetinwidth,andcommencingatapointontheSantaAnnaRiveratapointinsaidriverknownasthe"BeesRockCanyon,"andpointbeingthepointofdepartureofthewaterditchoftheCabonIrrigationCompanyfromsaidStanAnnaRiver,andrunningthereinwestwardthrough JOE'S JOTTINGS. He Allows his Feelings to Overcome Him. EDITOR GAZETTE.—Misfortune never comes singly, as it proved in your correspondent's case, who had the misfortune of being just too late to catch the San Francisco train last Monday. Los Angeles seemed to me to be in a long sleep, from which nothing but the jingle of coin in the hands of some newly-found Eastern capitalists can awaken it. The one day that I spent at Los Angeles was duller to me than the longest week I ever spent amongst the vineyards and orange groves of Anaheim. The time slowly drew around to 10.55 Tuesday morning, when I heard the pleasant and most welcome call of "all aboard." I had no sooner boarded the train when my feelings overcame me, and I sat down to ponder on the many happy days I had spent in that great grain, fruit, orange and lemon growing country of Los Angeles county, the Paradise of Southern California, and the future resort of the tourist and the invalid. It was nearly two o'clock when I gathered my scattered thoughts and made my way to the rear platform of the car to catch aglimpse of the passing country. What a contrast! No sign of vegetation, no sign of life, nothing visible but one continuous stretch of dry, parched land, which one would imagine was praying the Lord in his munificence to grant it only one drop of water to quench its dying thirst. No signs of farms or farm houses with the exception of now and then an old adobe, a corral and shabby boarded huts for barns, which would make an enterprising Eastern immigrant sigh and make him wish for the land where the hardy sons of toil had overcome the many obstacles, and made their native home, the Eastern States, to bloom as one continuous garden. Let me hurry you along through this dreamy desert of Mojave and through the different passes, out of this God-formaken country, where capitalists and land-grabbers have spread their fingers, and helped to make God blush at "man's inhumanity to man," where the greasy inhabitant of the still more filthy town are striving for an existence in this hell upon earth. This is the contrast between the country from Los Angeles (extending even into the lower part of the San Joaquin valley and Kern county) and San Francisco. No wonder then that I should feel sorry to leave Anaheim with its wealth of flowers and fruit and healthful climate. Where themmost lowly can toil out an existence that will equal if not excel that of any Eastern or Southern planter or laboring man. Your correspondents predict that Anheim and its surrounding country will be pointed out in a not far distant day to many immigrants and settlers desiring to invest their capital in the most enterprising place in Southern California. Jox. L. ORANGES—With pleasant weather we note a gradual improvement in the demand. Small fruit continues in free supply and commands only low prices. Large fruit is firm. The quality of the fruit is improving. Prices as follows: 100 to 125 to box... $30@$35 per M 125 to 150 ... $17@25 " 175 to 200 ... $10@15 " 210 to 275 ... $9@7 " 300 to 350 ... $4 " 350 and up ... $3 50 " LIMES—Good sized, ripe, clean, juicy fruit ranges $3@6 per M. LEMONS—Sicilys are in full supply and Cal. quotable $5 to 12 50 per M. Latter rate obtainable only for a very extra article. RAISINS—Prices unchanged. WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.—An altercation occurred in the Senate lobby about 10 o'clock last night between Don Piatt and Wm. McGarrahan, which though of brief duration, resulted in Piatt's being badly punished about the head and face. The altercation grew out of personal allusions to McGarrahan published editorially in the Sunday Capital. VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., Feb 25th.—An immense mass meeting was held last night, to take action on the anti-railroad bill which comes up in the Legislature to-day. Fully 3000 people were present and the excitement was intense. Senator Lane, who opposes the bill, was asked by resolution to resign immediately. Propositions to hang the members of the Legislature who were bought were received with cheers. It was proposed to start a procession of men, to walk to Carson in the morning, and demand that their delegates pass the bill. A committee of twenty-three met and passed resolutions that the proposed demonstration be done away with, as they feared hanging and bloodshed. The committee has drawn up resolutions to send to Carson to-morrow morning by delegates, expressive of the intense feeling here, and declining to be responsible for the consequences in case the procession starts. The San Francisco Chronicle announces that it will shortly move into new and commodious quarters. The lot on the corner of Bush and Kearney street has been purchased at a cost of $100,000; a building will be erected to cost $75,000, and the new presses, fixture and furniture will cost $75,000 more, making a total of a quarter of a million dollars which the Chronicle proposors propose to expend in facilities for improving their already excellent paper. NOTICE. ANAHEIM, FEB. 8, 1878. BEING SATISFIED THAT THE CREDIT BUSINESS IS DETERMINAL BOTH TO THE MERCHANT AND CONSUMER, I HAVE RESOLVED POSITIVELY TO STOP IT AFTER THE FIRST OF MARCH, 1879, AND CONFINE MYSELF TO A STRICILY CASH BASIS. FOR THIS PURPOSE I WILL SELL GOODS AT THE LOWEST MARKET BATES POSSIBLE, FOR CASH OR PRODUCE, AND FEEL ASSURED THAT IT WILL BE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PARTIES. THANKING MY CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR LIBERAL PATRONAGE IN THE PAST, I WOULD RESPECTFULLY SO-LICIT THE CONTINUANCE OF THE SAME IN FUTURE. A. LANGENBERGER. Wm. NILES, IMPORTER AND BREEDER OF THOROUGHBRED Poultry AND BERKSHIRES. LOS ANGELES, CAL. ORDERS RECEIVED FOR ALL KINDS OF LAND AND WATER POWDER; AND BOOKS for latching from guaranteed earth. General Public Court 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. Ask your grower for it. Carbottle Powder and Home Meal on hand. High Grade Berkshires. I am breeding from stock imported direct from Earland and my stock is not supplied by any of the same class on this coast. A limited number of clothes pigs for sale. Please very law. Letters of inquiry, including claims, cheerfully answered. Home Branch, Washington St. between Male and Sun Petro Sina, where visitors are always welcome. NEW FIRM. HULL & LUND, Successors to... Westminster Co-operative COMPANY. WE RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT THE PATRONage of the friends of the old firm, hoping by FAIR, SQUARE DEALING ...AND.... LOW PRICES To sustain the confidence of all our patrons. We have adopted the CASH SYSTEM of doing business, believing that it will in the end prove a benefit to ourselves and customers, and will also enable us to materially REDUCE OUR PRICES. All accounts due the old firm must be immedially settled by cash or note. The firm of Hull & Lund will pay all debts of the Westminster Co-operative Company. WESTMINSTER NURSERY! Good Trees, True to Name In the first consideration to the phaler. LOW PRICES In the next consideration. WE OFFER BOTH. Inspection and correspondence solicited. Great inducements to large purchasers. The smallest orders carefully attended to. Apples, Peaches, Pears, Prunes, Plums (Wild Goose), Apricots, Neotarines, Loquats, Cherr: ries, Quinces, Date Palms. In the best varieties. Japan Persimmon, 3 YEARS, HOME-GROWN. LOW PRICES To sustain the confidence of all our patrons. We have adopted the CASH SYSTEM of doing business, believing that it will in the end prove a benefit to ourselves and customers, and will also enable us to materially REDUCE OUR PRICES. All accounts due the old firm must be immediately settled by cash or note. The firm of Hull & Luml will pay all debts of the Westminster Cooperative Company. HULL & LUND, WESTMINSTER. CASH Bargains! AT— GOODMAN AND RIMPAU'S DRY GOODS PALACE, Centre St., Anaheim. CLEARING OUT SALE TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR Spring Inspection and correspondence required. 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 selection. Early engagements are a mutual advantage. ROBERT STRONG, Westminster. Exotic Gardens, NEW LOS ANGELES. LOUIS J. STENGEL, Proprietor. RESPECTFULLY INFORM THE PEOPLE OF Anaheim and visibility that I have on hand this season the finest lot of flower plants ever brought to Los Angeles. Using 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 Magnolias, Golden Arbor Vitae, Wesling Cypress, Anthurium (5 sorts), Camelia (60 sorts), and fine plants of the larker with buds, for 81 Cape Jasmine, Gardenia, Dahliae, Gladiolus, Tuberosa by the hundred of thousand Guavas, strong plants, bearing next season, at 80 per hundred; House, overblooming (100 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, 24x60, two stories high; also for sale. Also A DWELLING HOUSE with 10 acres of land, nearly all set out in fruit trees. The house is 20x20, two stories. Fine Well, Tank, Windmill, etc. All the above property will be sold at a Centre St., Anaheim. CLEARING OUT SALE TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR Spring Goods. Sale to Continue for 30 Days. GOODS WILL BE SOLD CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER PLACE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, FOR CASH ONLY. Call and examine our goods and prices and satisfy yourself that we are selling cheap for cash. Goodman & Rimpau, Centre Street, - Anaheim. For Sale at Garden Grove. 20 Acre of Good Farming Land. IN 5 OR 10 ACRE TRACES. PLOWING ARTENDS well and orchard. One hundred acres of onion to the acre have been raised on this land. Apply to MRS. BENJAMIN RICE, juntil 18th. For Sale or Rent, Cheap and Upon Easy Terms, A HOUSE OF four rooms and half a acre of land, upon the N.W. corner of vineyard in G. 2. For terms unqualified upon the premises or of Judge Bailey. Can be bought for $60 or rented for $8 per month. Water Right goes with Land. A STORE BUILDING, 24x60, two stories high; also for sale. Also A DWELLING HOUSE with 10 acres of land, nearly all set out in fruit trees. The house is 20x20, 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. THOROUGHBRED Poultry! 116 Acres Devoted to Fancy Poultry. Unlimited Range. Healthy Stock Largest Yards on the Coast. Brahtima, Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, Bromus Tarhyn, Genes, Pelikin Ducks, Guinam Pigeon, etc. All Sale arrival of Powls and Eggs guaranteed. Panphist on the case of Powls hatching, feeding, diseases and their cure, etc., adapted especially to the Pacific Coast, sum for 15 cents. Send stamp for griss list. The Centennial Inculcator: day one can bring eggs with it. Address: M. BYRNE, Nope, Cal. (Please state where you saw this adn.). Patents. F. A LEHMAN, SOLUTION OF AMERICAN AND Foreign Patents, Washington, D.C. All businesses committed with Patents, whether before the Patent office or the Courts, promptly attended to. No charges made unless a patent is incurred. Send for circulation. THIS PAPER may be found on this as Gino F. Bowell, & Co. Newspaper Advertising Bureau (39 Spruce Street), where advertising contracts may be made for it in NEW YORK.