anaheim-gazette 1881-05-21

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...MAY 21, 1861 THE PRESIDENT VICTORIOUS. The row between Garfield and Conkling has culminated in the resignation of the latter and his colleague, Platt, as U. S. Senators. They saw that the confirmation of Judge Robertson as Collector of Customs at New York was a foregone conclusion, and they thought to let themselves down easy by resigning their office and appealing to the New York Legislature (now in session) to re-elect them, thus attempting to show that the Republican party of their State are with them in their contest with the President. In their joint letter to the Governor of New York, giving the reasons for their resignation, they state that the changes in several offices in the State of New York and in foreign countries filled by New York men, were selected by the President for removal after he, (the President,) had told the Senators that no removals in these instances would be made in the near future. But notwithstanding this promise these offices were given to others. Among them was the office of Collector of the Port of New York, to which Robertson was appointed. The letter implies that Garfield acted in bad faith to gratify his personal spite against Conkling. The two Senators say, all assertions to the contrary notwithstanding, that they have never made any assaults on Garfield nor his administration, nor in confidential consultation with friends have they the desk, said, "come down from there. Lord, what are we in? I move that the Committee rise." Senator Lord then put the motion, which was declared carried. In the meanwhile Robertson had returned to his seat in the circle and appeared to be deeply affected. Senator Woodin assumed the duties of President and said, "On motion, the Senate stands at recess for five minutes. I will read the dispatch: "To Hon. Wm. H. Robertson —Your confirmation just made unanimous. Accept congratulations." The wildest excitement and cheering and clapping of hands followed. Sessions jumped on his chair and gave three cheers for Robertson, while Husted, who had come in from the Assembly, also leaped upon a chair and aided in the cheering. Mr. Loomis then called for three cheers for President Garfield, which were given with a will. A general handshaking followed, amidst which the Senate adjourned. A TRAGEDY which has just happened on the plains will revive in the memory of many an ex-soldier similar discreditable incidents. On the 11th instant, as Lieutenant Cherry of the Fifth Cavalry, with a detachment of soldiers, was in pursuit of a band of outlaws, he was shot and killed. The first intelligence of the affair was to the effect that the officer was killed by the outlaws, but it now appears that one of his own men named Locke did the murderous deed. Locke was riding in the rear of the Lieutenant and without giving any warning drew his pistol and killed the officer, seriously wounded a comrade named Conry with another shot and then the majority of the people, Democrats and Republicans, are with the President in this matter. The fact is that the public in general have taken a dislike to the imperious, unscrupulous Senator from New York, with his turkey-gobbler strut and inordinate conceit. A man less in love with himself—less troubled with "big head"—would have known that President Garfield had firmness and pride enough about him to be President in fact as well as in name and would brook no dictation even from Senator Conkling. A man who in his youth made a successful mule-driver is not the kind of individual to be bulldozed by dilettante Senators. There is something ludicrous, too, in Conkling's appeal to the New York legislature for vindication. The majority of the legislature are men who were elected through the efforts of Conkling and his henchmen; and the acquitted criminal might as well boast of his innocence on the verdict of a packed jury as for Conkling to return to Washington with the approval of his packed legislature, and declare his course sustained by the people of the officers, was in pursuit of a band of outlaws, he was shot and killed. The first intelligence of the affair was to the effect that the officer was killed by the outlaws, but it now appears that one of his own men named Locke did the murderous deed. Locke was riding in the rear of the Lieutenant and without giving any warning drew his pistol and killed the officer, seriously wounded a comrade named Conroy with another shot and then made his escape. During the war of the rebellion, there were many such episodes, if rumor is to be credited. Stonewall Jackson met his death from a volley fired by his own men, but that was the result of a mistake. Other officers received their death wounds from a musket or revolver in the hands of soldiers of their own command, the shot being fired with murderous intent. The smoke and heat of battle gave to the ruffianly soldier a good opportunity to revenge himself for a real or fancied injury, by pointing his musket at his enemy instead of at the foe in front; and that many a brave man had his career suddenly stopped in this way is, unfortunately, too well attested. By a clerical omission, either done willfully or carelessly, the enacting clause in the tax bill passed at the special session of the Legislature did not appear in the bill as it was engrossed, and it was feared that the defect would necessitate the calling of a second extra session of the detectable Legislature. But the Governor has taken counsel of the ablest lawyers in the State—and rumor says that he has also got an opinion from the Judges of the Supreme Court—and they hold that the omission does not invalidate the bill, as the title of the bill, which says that it is an Act to fix a tax rate and levy the same, is sufficient to make the Act good in law. The census office has issued a preliminary exhibit of the statistics of the daily press of the United States. The total number of daily journals in the country during the census year is placed at 962, which includes 80 dailies which were suspended and 114 which were established in the course of soldiers, was in pursuit of a band of outlaws, he was shot and killed. The first intelligence of the affair was to the effect that the officer was killed by the outlaws, but it now appears that one of his own men named Locke did the murderous deed. Locke was riding in the rear of the Lieutenant and without giving any warning drew his pistol and killed the officer, seriously wounded a comrade named Conroy with another shot and then made his escape. During the war of the rebellion, there were many such episodes, if rumor is to be credited. Stonewall Jackson met his death from a volley fired by his own men, but that was the result of a mistake. Other officers received their death wounds from a musket or revolver in the hands of soldiers of their own command, the shot being fired with murderous intent. The smoke and heat of battle gave to the ruffianly soldier a good opportunity to revenge himself for a real or fancied injury, by pointing his musket at his enemy instead of at the foe in front; and that many a brave man had his career suddenly stopped in this way is, unfortunately, too well attested. By a clerical omission, either done willfully or carelessly, the enacting clause in the tax bill passed at the special session of the Legislature did not appear in the bill as it was engrossed, and it was feared that the defect would necessitate the calling of a second extra session of the detectable Legislature. But the Governor has taken counsel of the ablest lawyers in the State—and rumor says that he has also got an opinion from the Judges of the Supreme Court—and they hold that the omission does not invalidate the bill, as the title of the bill, which says that it is an Act to fix a tax rate and levy the same, is sufficient to make the Act good in law. The census office has issued a preliminary exhibit of the statistics of the daily press of the United States. The total number of daily journals in the country during the census year is placed at 962, which includes 80 dailies which were suspended and 114 which were established in the course of soldiers, was in pursuit of a band of outlaws, he was shot and killed. The first intelligence of the affair was to the effect that the officer was killed by the outlaws, but it now appears that one of his own men named Locke did the murderous deed. Locke was riding in the rear of the Lieutenant and without giving any warning drew his pistol and killed the officer, seriously wounded a comrade named Conroy with another shot and then made his escape. During the war of the rebellion, there were many such episodes, if rumor is to be credited. Stonewall Jackson met his death from a volley fired by his own men, but that was the result of a mistake. Other officers received their death wounds from a musket or revolver in the hands of soldiers of their own command, the shot being fired with murderous intent. The smoke and heat of battle gave to the ruffianly soldier a good opportunity to revenge himself for a real or fancied injury, by pointing his musket at his enemy instead of at the foe in front; and that many a brave man had his career suddenly stopped in this way is, unfortunately, too well attested. By a clerical omission, either done willfully or carelessly, the enacting clause in the tax bill passed at the special session of the Legislature did not appear in the bill as it was engrossed, and it was feared that the defect would necessitate the calling of a second extra session of the detectable Legislature. But the Governor has taken counsel of the ablest lawyers in the State—and rumor says that he has also got an opinion from the Judges of the Supreme Court—and they hold that the omission does not invalidate the bill, as the title of the bill, which says that it is an Act to fix a tax rate and levy the same, is sufficient to make the Act good in law. The census office has issued a preliminary exhibit of the statistics of the daily press of the United States. The total number of daily journals in the country during the census year is placed at 962, which includes 80 dailies which were suspended and 114 which were established in the course of soldiers, was in pursuit of a band of outlaws, he was shot and killed. The first intelligence of the affair was to the effect that the officer was killed by the outlaws, but it now appears that one of his own men named Locke did the murderous deed. Locke was riding in the rear of the Lieutenant and without giving any warning drew his pistol and killed the officer, seriously wounded a comrade named Conroy with another shot and then made his escape. During the war of the rebellion, there were many such episodes, if rumor is to be credited. Stonewall Jackson met his death from a volley fired by his own men, but that was the result of a mistake. Other officers received their death wounds from a musket or revolver in the hands of soldiers of their own command, the shot being fired with murderous intent. The smoke and heat of battle gave to the ruffianly soldier a good opportunity to revenge himself for a real or fancied injury, by pointing his musket at his enemy instead of at the foe in front; and that many a brave man had his career suddenly stopped in this way is, unfortunately, too well attested. By a clerical omission, either done willfully or carelessly, the enacting clause in the tax bill passed at the special session of the Legislature did not appear in the bill as it was engrossed, and it was feared that the defect would necessitate the calling of a second extra session ofthe detectable Legislature. But the Governor has taken counsel ofthe ablest lawyers intheState—andrumor says thathehasalsogotanopinionfromtheJudgesoftheSupremeCourt—andtheyholdthattheomissiondoesnotinvalidatethebill,thetitleofthebillwhichsaysthatitisanActtofixa Taxrateandlevythesame,iisufficienttomaketheActgoodinlaw. The census office has issued a preliminary exhibit ofthe statisticsofthedailypressoftheUnitedStates.Thetotalnumberofdailyjournalsintherecountryduringthecensusyearisplacedat962whichincludes80dailieswhichwere Suspendedand114whichwereestablishedinthecourseof Soldierswasinpursuitofabandofoutlawshewasshotandkilled.ThefirstintelligenceoftheaffairwastotheeffectthattheofficerwaskilledbytheoutlawsbutitnowappearsthatoneofhisownmennamedLockewasridingintherearoftheLieutenantandwithoutgivinganywarningdrewhispistolandkilledtheofficerseriouslywoundedacomradenamedConroywithanothershotandthenmadehisescape. Duringthewaroftherebellion,thethreemillionsuchepisodesifrumoristobecreditedStonewallJacksonmethisdeathfromavolleyfiredbyhisownmenbutthatwastheresultofamistakeOtherofficersreceivedtheirdeathwoundsfromamusketorevolverintherdogsofsoldiersoftheirowncommand,theshotbeingfiredwithmurderousintent.Thesmokeandheatofbattlegavetotheruffianlysoldieragoodopportunitytorevengethimselfforarealorfanciedinjury,bypointinghismusketathisenemyinstodafatethefoeinfront;andthatmanybravesoldmanhadhiscaredsuddenlystoppedinthiswayisunfortunately,totwheneverandwasclearandbrightwhichthiswinewasmusicplantedonmoistsoils,a Iwillnowknowlessto saymuchaboutitheheavy,drywhitewine,makingwithlightforeignwinebodyandkeepingqualitiesinahortimethisvarietyfor sweetwinesandbrandinggoodForredandwhiteshouldnotbeplanted.Sovarietiesbearheaviercropwine,andIthereforecanstageofplantingtheMissSecond, THE MUSCAT OF AN The Muscat is in some accountofbeing caughtdseasonbyrainorheavyofthisgrapeisnota salubilcountoftheMuscatflavikliked.Forkewithbeanted;butasitittablegrapeandmakesafilmisagrawe worth cultivatingposes.WelcomethatbestgrapeknownsofsinmakingistheobjectinexclusivelyThird, THE CHASSIS Isa comparatively little Iwill therefore giveashiftit:Itisalstronggrowers disease,thebunchesareandofgood largesize,nothot bunchesandberriesthatthewigrape.Iconsidergrapewithoutexceptionexcellentwhitewine.Ifromthisgrapeinanuntilthatiscold nights.wouldnothavefermentalcumstances—butitwentandwasclearandbrightwhichthiswinewasmusicplantedonmoistsoils,a I believe this grapetofor bearing large crops.ofheavy-shoulderedground,andwhenripetrough,andisalategrape.itispleasanttodrink,pthereforeso lightthatapostlecould drinkabackinconvenienceThisgrapemaintledonmoistsoils,a Judge Robertson was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday. The telegram announcing that fact says that less than half a dozen Senators voted against him. And to further illustrate the truth of the saying that when once a man begins to go down hill his speed is momentarily accelerated, it is now asserted that the New York Legislature will adjourn without electing Senators to succeed Conkling and Platt. Those worthies counted upon an immediate re-election, but they appear to have overreached themselves. There is greater opposition to them than they thought. The scene in the New York Senate (of which body Judge Robertson is a member) on the reception of the news from Washington, gives an inkling into the feeling of that branch of the State Legislature. A dispatch from Albany dated the 18th instant says: At 20 minutes to 2 o'clock, while the Senate was in Committee of the Whole, Senator Lord in the Chair, a telegraph operator entered and handed Senator Robertson a telegram. A buzz of excitement ran around the circles and business was suspended. Senator Robertson handed the telegram to Senator Woodin, who quickly read its contents and coming toward an Act to fix a tax rate and levy the same, is sufficient to make the Act good in law. The census office has issued a preliminary exhibit of the statistics of the daily press of the United States. The total number of daily journals in the country during the census year is placed at 962, which includes 80 dailies which were suspended and 114 which were established in the course of that year. The aggregate daily circulation is placed at 3,581,187, and the aggregate annual circulation at 1,127,337,355. With an aggregate daily circulation of 3,581,187, at an average price per annum of $7.33, it appears that the people of the United States pay out annually the sum of $26,250,100 for their daily newspapers. HENRY GEORGE asserts that our Republican form of Government is a failure, but he fails to describe a better system. Compare these two pictures and see which is the most inviting: "The President of the United States, a nation of 50,000,000 people, riding out alone and unattended, his only cause for annoyance being the crowd of office-seekers. The Czar of Russia afraid to poke his nose outside his trebly-guarded palace for fear of being blown to pieces." FRED. DOUGLAS, the colored ex-Marshal of Washington under Hayes's administration, has been confirmed as Recorder of Dues for the District of Columbia by a majority of 34. The surprising thing about it is that Senator Ben Hill of Georgia was his champion in Executive session. Times change, and men change with them. I believe this grape to be bearing large crops. Of heavy-shouldered ground, and when ripe thin, and is a late grape. It is pleasant to drink, therefore so light that apostle could drink a be inconvenience. This grape planted on moist soils, dew. I believe that a short time be the chew wine dealers, in my opinion for wines according to last of vines I have tried. A species of Riesling went to visit the vineyards and while there saw him which grape he connoisse white wine. He recommeasured as the best then known mittee of the St. Helenia citation had, after careful tasting the different wines the premium to the Orchard commendation I bought last year bore for them made only one pipe of it promises well. The are rather small, but wines are pressed so close take all kinds of shapes account of the thick grape. I have planted, best-timed varieties of grape the Malvoise, the Roy Gray Riesling; but as from them I shall not at Mr. L. J. Rose recommend. Very highly for whites has tasted the wine with good, much resembling northern part of the St are constantly planting grapes and recommending I would advise any plant a vineyard, even something ludicrous, too, in Conkling's appeal to the New York legislature for vindication. The majority of the legislature are men who were elected through the efforts of Conkling and his henchmen; and the acquitted criminal might as well boast of his innocence on the verdict of a packed jury as for Conkling to return to Washington with the approval of his packed legislature, and declare his course sustained by the people of the State. --- THE KINDS OF VINES TO PLANT. A paper read before the Anaheim Horticultural and Viticultural Association by Mr. A. Layman. MR. PRESIDENT:—At the last meeting of our Association you appointed me to write an essay on vines, and as nothing was said as to which branch of viniculture this essay should treat on, I choose "What Varieties of Vines should be Planted" for to-day's topic. First, allow me to remark that right here begins the importance and necessity of a vinicultural association, because I may recommend one variety of grapes as the best, while my neighbor has tried another one, still better in his opinion. The merits of the different grapes should be fully discussed, the wine made of them tasted (perhaps by a committee), and only then, after full discussion and tasting of the wine, recommended for planting. I believe that the prosperity of a whole community like Anaheim, as a wine-growing district, consists in producing only good wine. Our name is good in the Eastern States in that respect; let us try now to not only keep this reputation untarnished, but make it fairer and brighter, by planting the best known varieties of grapes, and after that by making the best wine. Once we succeed in this, we all will prosper indeed. Wine buyers will come and take our wines at good prices, and the supply will not equal the demand. I will now name a few varieties of grapes which I have tried and used for wine. First, THE MISSION. This grape is so well known that it is use less to say much about it. It makes a strong, heavy, dry white wine, mostly used for mixing with light foreign wines, to give them body and keeping qualities. I believe that in a short time this variety will only be used for sweet wines and brandy, for which it is good. For red and white table wines it should not be planted. Some of the foreign varieties bear heavier crops and make better wine, and I therefore cannot see the advantage to go and visit the vineyards and cellars, not only here but in the northern part of the State, to take a look at the different varieties of vines, grapes, and at the soil they grow on, to taste the different wines and hear all said about them, and then, after well considering and carefully selecting, buy his cottings and plant his vineyard. A vineyard is not planted for only five or ten years, but should last a life-time; and it pays well, therefore, to spend some money for the purpose of securing the best cuttings. As I have said before, it is my honest conviction that in a few years from now the wine merchants will pay a much better price for the finer wines, and we should therefore be very particular to plant only the finest grapes and not look so much for quantity as for quality. SAN JOSE ITEMS. SAN JOSE, Cal., May 14, 1881. The new State Normal School building was formally dedicated this afternoon. The day was perfect, and the sweet, mellow tones of the new 3000-D bell thrillingly appealed to willing visitors from the bell-tower of the beautiful building. A happy-looking throng gathered to witness and to participate in the exercises. It was hoped that His Excellency Governor Perkins would be able to be present, but a telegram brought the news that the iron hand of official duty detained him. The State Superintendent, too, was unable to appear. Notwithstanding these disappointments, the exercises were enjoyably conducted by Hon. Judge Ryland. Vice-President of the Board of Trustees, who made an admirable opening address in which he presented some interesting details concerning the new building and the erection thereof. The main hall running north and south is two hundred and thirty-five feet long; the one running east and west about one hundred and sixty-five feet long; the assembly hall is ninety-six by foot and there were seated in it. ORANGE ITEMS. The distant thunder on last Monday afternoon reminded me of the harvest fields east of the Rockies; but the shower belonged to Southern California. Most all of the wheat and barley ever here has been cut for hay. The owners thought they would surely get ten dollars per ton this year, but it is dull at five and six. The concert at the M.E. church on last Sunday evening was a success. Everything passed off pleasantly, and financially they came out ahead. J. D. Parker, near Orange, has been enjoying ripe apricots for two weeks or more. He has several seedling trees which he raised from seed procured in San Jose eight years ago. If nothing happens to the grape crop this year Los Angeles county won't be big enough to hold the wine and raisins next fall. Such remarks as "I never saw the like" are heard on all sides. Mr. Gilbert and wife have moved to Los Angeles, where they intend remaining for some time. Orange can ill afford to lose many such couples. Mr. and Mrs. Tiebout are making preparations to spend most of the summer back East. It is a long trip for such an old couple. Will and Laura will stay home and tend the chickens. The Riverside freight teams are spoiling the good roads around Orange. Why don't they build a narrow-gauge railroad down to Newport? It would surely pay. The last few days of warm weather have set a great many of the Orangeites to thinking about the beach and the cool retreats up in the mountains. GARDEN GROVE ITEMS. Scarcely a ripple of incident breaks the current of monotony in the existence of our little settlement. However, one new thing has occurred lately. Mr. Witham, who has lately come among us, has opened a black-smith shop in the building formerly occupied by I. D. Hall, and is prepared to execute all orders in his line. He will very shortly be in condition to do wheelwright's work in the best style. THE MISSION. This grape is so well known that it is useless to say much about it. It makes a strong, heavy, dry white wine, mostly used for mixing with light foreign wines, to give them body and keeping qualities. I believe that in a short time this variety will only be used for sweet wines and brandy, for which it is good. For red and white table wines it should not be planted. Some of the foreign varieties bear heavier crops and make better wine, and I therefore cannot see the advantage of planting the Mission any longer. Second, THE MUSCAT OF ALEXANDRIA. The Muscat is in some years a failure, on account of being caught during the blooming season by rain or heavy winds. The wine of this grape is not a salable article, on account of the Muscat flavor, which is not liked. For dry wine, therefore, it should not be planted; but as it is a much-liked table grape and makes a fine sweet wine, it is a grape worth cultivating for these purposes. We all know that for raisins it is the best grape known so far, and where raisin making is the object it should be planted exclusively. Third, THE CHASSELAS Is a comparatively little known grape here. I will therefore give a short description of it: It is a strong grower, is not subject to disease, the bunches are heavy-shouldered and of good, large size, resembling in form of bunches and berries the Mission, but is a white grape. I consider it the finest table grape, without exception, and it makes an excellent white wine. I have made wine from this grape in an unfavorable season—that is, cold nights, when Mission wine would not have fermented under like circumstances—but it went through in 20 days, and was clear and bright. The must of which this wine was made weighed 105°. Fourth, THE ZINFANDEL Grape is now well known and extensively planted; and well done, I say. I have never tried this grape for white wine, but have tasted the same and found it excellent. For red wine, it is undoubtedly the best grape known so far with us. It is a prolific bearer, has compact bunches, and makes two crops, both of which are harvested and good. I would recommend the planting of the Zinfandel very much. Of such splendid red wine as this grape makes, millions of gallons can be sold. Fifth, THE BERGER. I believe this grape to be the banner grape for bearing large crops. It has large bunches of heavy-shouldered grapes, berries large, round, and when ripe transparent, skin very thin, and is a late grape. The wine made of it is pleasant to drink, poor in alcohol, and therefore so light that even a temperance apostle could drink a bottle of it without inconvenience. This grape should not be planted on moist soils, as it is liable to mildew. Haying is progressing. A couple of dozen steam threshers have been turned out of one foundry alone, their huge heads set harvest-ward. Night (and day too) is made hideous by the unceasing kling-klang of the boiler riveters. Clippers—revolving rakes of the latest and most approved patterns—flaut their bright new paint almost shoulder to shoulder with the fluttering fancies of the dry goods merchant. Huge wagons and itinerant kitchens are seemingly suppressing, by sheer force, their latent prowess, and the city as well as the country round about. GARDEN GROVE ITEMS. Scarcely a ripple of incident breaks the current of monotony in the existence of our little settlement. However, one new thing has occurred lately. Mr. Witham, who has lately come among us, has opened a blacksmith shop in the building formerly occupied by I. D. Hall, and is prepared to execute all orders in his line. He will very shortly be in condition to do wheelwright's work in the best style. A notice of an election of School Trustees for this district is announced for the first Saturday in June, polls to be open between the hours of 2 and 5 P.M. Mr. R.C. Kirkpatrick has brought his hugs back from the San Jacinto mountains, on account of scarcity of feed. Mr. Long, of Oakland, has paid us a visit for the purpose of inspecting the improvements on his place. Garden Grove, May 19, 1881. A SUPERB CLIMATE. A few days since, a gentleman on business from San Francisco remarked to a resident here, "What a lovely day this is! Do you have many like it?" "It is about the average," was the reply. "Well," said he, "three or four others have told me the same thing, but I don't believe it." "How often have you been down this way?" "Some three or four times." "And how was the weather then?" "Well, just about the same; but I can't believe it is usual—it must be a mere happen-so." And that is just what scores of people think who happen to spend a day or two in Anaheim or the country round about. The delightful weather must be a mere chance occurrence. They cannot imagine such a climate as existing within so easy reach of San Francisco. Now, is it at all surprising to those of us who came here years ago in the winter and then waited with dread the rainless months of a long summer, only to find days, weeks and months pass pleasantly by, with but an occasional hot easterly wind lasting but a day or two—less unpleasant ones in a whole year than are common in any one month east of the Rocky Mountains; and this so regular that a nine years' residence here makes each coming one a pleasurable anticipation. Walter Cole was drowned on Sunday while trying to cross the Merced river. Henry Orth, a fisherman, was drowned in a slough near Benicia on Sunday. James Carroll was accidentally thrown from a train near Santa Rosa on Sunday and seriously injured. J.G. Surrey of Oakland, who was thrown from his buggy last week, died from his injuries on Saturday. I believe this grape to be the banner grape for bearing large crops. It has large bunches of heavy-shouldered grapes, berries large, round, and when ripe transparent, skin very thin, and is a late grape. The wine made of it is pleasant to drink, poor in alcohol, and therefore so light that even a temperance apostle could drink a bottle of it without inconvenience. This grape should not be planted on moist soils, as it is liable to mildew. I believe that the Berger will in a short time be the cheapest wine, as the wine dealers, in my opinion, will soon pay for wines according to quality. Sixth, and last of vines I have tried, is THE ORLEANS, A species of Riesling. Three years ago I went to visit the vineyards in St. Helena, and while there saw Mr. Krug. I asked him which grape he considered the best for white wine. He recommended the Orleans as the best then known, saying that a committee of the St. Helena Viticultural Association had, after careful comparison and tasting the different white wines, awarded the premium to the Orleans. Upon this recommendation I bought the cuttings, which last year bore for the first time. I have made only one pipe of this wine so far, and it promises well. The bunches of this grape are rather small, but very compact—the berries are pressed so close together that they take all kinds of shapes, but do not burst on account of the thick skin. It is a late grape. I have planted, besides the above-mentioned varieties of grapes, several others, as the Malvoise, the Royal Mastat and the Gray Reising; but as I have not made wine from them I shall not speak more of these. Mr. L. J. Rose recommends THE BLAUE ELBA Very highly for white wine, and whoever has tasted the wine will say that it is real good, much resembling Rhine wine. In the northern part of the State the wine-growers are constantly planting new variation of grapes and recommending this and that kind. I would advise any person who is about to plant a vineyard, even if only of 20 acres, Haying is progressing. A couple of dozen steam threshers have been turned out of one foundry alone, their huge heads set harvest-ward. Night (and day too) is made hideous by the unceasing kling-klang of the boiler riveters. Clippers—revolving rakes of the latest and most approved patterns—flaunt their bright new paint almost shoulder to shoulder with the fluttering fancies of the dry goods merchant. Huge wagons and itinerant kitchens are seemingly suppressing, by sheer force, their latent prowess, and the city, as well as the country round about, betokens a thrift long-time a stranger in these lands. Summer zephyrs have carried to unknown chimes the superabundance of the outer covering of various tropical fruits that flooded the sidewalks immediately after the return of the grand "Press excursion" to semi-tropical regions. Street sprinklers wander up and down those streets where do abide the prettiest maidens; and altogether, San Jose has assumed an air of cityishness that is quite agreeable in contrast with the late "dull spell." The Horticultural Society has issued an edict that all persons owning fruit trees, "willy nilly," must wash, bathe, sprinkle, swathe "every such fruit tree" ("respectively" and "individually"), and must also, "willy nilly," search diligently once in ever so often such swathings, etc., and apply to every coddling moth found in such swathings, etc. and to every scale bug to pack up his portmanteau and leave this land. Every such scale bug, etc. will undoubtedly (as heretofore) sit secure amid the rocky fastnesses of mountain canyon, to regale himself upon the spicy laurel, or flee to the English river, the cleander, and each non-fruit-bearing plants as may best suit his fancy—the very last shield-shaped pest to yield up his spirit when the fire and the sword (lye, soap, keroseme and bensine) hare cleared from the face of the land every vestige of green. Then, in the happy "to be," new plants, new fruit trees, new vines may grow with perfect impunity. Meanwhile, the fruit of the coining season is expected to show in its improved exterior the benefits of the wine laws consimmed by the patent Horticultural Society. JENNIE R. BURKE. Walter Cole was drowned on Sunday while trying to cross the Merced river. Henry Ortb, a fisherman, was drowned in a slough near Benicia on Sunday. James Carroll was accidentally thrown from a train near Santa Rosa on Sunday and seriously injured. J. G. Surrey of Oakland, who was thrown from his buggy last week, died from his injuries on Saturday. Joseph L. Merithew, a young man who lived with his father near San Jose, was thrown from a wagon on Monday and killed. —Nicholas Nagley, an employee of the S. P. R. R., had half of his foot cut off on Sunday by being run over by a car near San Fernando. John McGrath of Benicia, who was in Magdalena Mountains, New Mexico, prospecting, was poisoned by eating the deadly pico plant, which he mistook for wild paruley, and died an hour later on the 26th of April. The constitutionality of the Drainage Act was argued before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, and was concluded on Thursday. There appeared against the Act: J. H. Dickinson, Jaa. A. Waymire and W. H. Seear; and for the Directors, Jaa. K. Byrne, W. C. Belcher, L. S. Belcher and W. L. Wallace. The Court limited each side to one hour and a half. The Attorney-General has expressed the opinion that the Act is constitutional. He did not appear against the Act. At Florence, last Sunday night, J. H. Floyd shot and instantly killed an old citizen known as "American Charley." Lynching was about to take place when the Sheriff spirited the prisoner off. The mob learning of the departure followed the Sheriff and prisoner to Casa Grande and attempted to secure Floyd, but the Sheriff held them at bay until the arrival of the train, and, with the assistance of a peacekeeper he got Floyd on the train and brought him to Tucson for safe keeping. The killing was cold-blended and without any justification. OUR SPRING & SUMMER STOCK HAS ARRIVED! And we are warranted in saying that it excels any other importation ever received in Anaheim. It is impossible to enumerate The many articles received; and we therefore ask the public to call at the DRY GOODS PALACE And take a look at our well-filled shelves. They will find as complete an assortment of DRY GOODS, DRESS GOODS, FANCY GOODS, GENTS' BOYS' CLOTHING, ETC., As can be found in a more pretentious city store. "Cheap for Cash!" Is the motto we now act upon. Goodman & Rimpau. The Latest Arrival! I have received and am now ready to sell BUNTING (all shades), WHITE PIQUE of the latest styles, GINGHAM PRINTS, DRESS LINEN, HANDKERCHIEFS, GLOVES. The Latest Arrival! I have received and am now ready to sell BUNTING (all shades), WHITE PIQUE of the latest styles, GINGHAM PRINTS, DRESS LINEN, HANDKERCHIEFS, GLOVES. Buttons, Fancy Striped Hose, CELLULOID BRACELETS & SHAWL PINS. Mens', Boys' and Children's Suits! STRAW HATS AND PARASOLS, And one thousand and one articles too long to enumerate. FIRST-CLASS GROCERIES ALWAYS ON HAND. Hippolyte Cahen, Center St., Anaheim. JOHN HANNA, Real Estate Agent. Live Stock Bought and Sold on Commission. ANAHEIM. Miners' Compasses MICROSCOPES, MAGNIFIERS, Etc., at the Store of P. PELLEGRIN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, Center Street - Anaheim, Cal. Sole Agent for the Celebrated Johnston Optical Co.'s SPECTACLES & EYE-GLASSES. Also, lately received, Automatic Eye-Glass Holders (3 kinds) STORM GLASSES, Mercurial and Spirit Thermometers, Telescopes, Etc. WASHINGTON Meat Market! CENTBE STREET, ANAHEIM, C. E. LEONARD, Proprietor. LOS ANGELES PRICES! —PAID FOR— BUTTER and EGGS! —AT THE— GARDEN GROVE STORE! CASH —PAID FOR— Butter, Eggs Poultry Con. Howe, Proprietor. BUCKS FOR SALE OFFER FOR SALE THREE HUNDRED STORM GLASSES, Mercurial and Spirit Thermometers, Telescopes, Etc. WASHINGTON Meat Market! CENTBE STREET, ANAHEIM, C. E. LEONARD, Proprietor. THE PATRONAGE OF THE PEOPLE OF ANAheim and vicinity is respectfully solicited. FOR SALE OR RENT. A COMFORTABLE, SUBSTANTIALLY - BUILT house containing six rooms, within five minutes walk from the center of town. Large stable, chicken house, etc., and a good well. The whole enclosed with fences. Will be sold cheap or let at a low figure to a desirable tenant. Apply at this office. Notice to Taxpayers INAnaheim School District. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAXPAYers in Anaheim School District and to all perses interested, that the taxes for the current year are now due and payable, and that from and after this date I will be at the GAETHU office during business hours to receive said taxes and lance receipts therefor. RICHARD MELROSE, Tax Collector. COOPERAGE A LARGE QUANTITY OF BARRELS, HALF BARRELS, 10 Gallon and 5 Gallon Kegs For Sale Cheap. Apply to R. DREYFUS & CO., Anaheim. H. J. STEVENSON, Deputy U. S. Land and Mineral Surveyor, Orange Room No. 4, Downey Block, LOS ANGELES, -- CAL. Butter, Eggs Poultry Con. Howe, Proprietor. BUCKS FOR SALE I OFFER FOR SALE THREE HUNDRED THOROUGHBRED and GRADED Spanish Merino Bucka. The stockman of this county know that these buckas rank with the finest in Southern California, and therefore any special mention of their good points would be superfluous. I will be pleased to show the animals to all who will visit the ranch. The prices have been fixed very low, and no busses of a like quality could be bought as cheap in any other part of the State. Apply to EDWARD NEWHAN, At Wagner's ranch, 5 miles northeast of Anaheim. Planters' Hotel, ANAHEIM, CAL. ED. DUNHAM - Proprietor. Every room in this house has been refurnished and re-carpeted, and it is now the most comfortable stopping place in Southern California. Stanwens visiting this county in search of homes would do well to make this house their stopping place as every part of the southern portion of Los Angeles county is accessible in a few hours' drive from town. Great palms are taken to supply the tables with fruits and vegetables at all times of the year, and old gums is almost constantly served up for guests. MONEY TO LOAN. Apply to R. W. SCOTT, Attorney at Law H. J. STEVENSON, Deputy U. S. Land and Mineral Surveyor, Orange Room No. 4, Downey Block, LOS ANGELES, -- CAL.