anaheim-gazette 1881-07-09

WEEKLY GAZETTE. County Official Paper. SATURDAY...JULY 9, 1881 THE TOPIC OF THE HOUR. From among the great mass of telegrams which have come over the wires during the week we have culled all the essential particulars regarding the dastardly attempt upon the life of President Garfield. There are many people who, having read all the essential facts necessary to a full understanding of the atrocious crime, have neither the courage nor desire to read all the irrevalent, immaterial details with which the columns of the daily papers are now filled. The patriotic people of this great Nation regard the President very much as do the Indians; and if they do not, like the red men, habitually designate him as the Great Father, they at least regard him somewhat in the light of their personal friend—a friend dear enough to give them no pleasure in reading superfluous details about the act which brought him nearly to death's door, and entailed upon him great physical and mental suffering. Believing thus, we print only the essential facts upon the first page of today's paper. At the present writing, there is every reason to believe that the President will recover from his wounds. Possessed of a naturally robust physique, having lived a temperate and calm life, being full of courage and fortitude and being cared for by the most eminent physicians in the country, he has every chance in his favor; and wounds under which an ordinary man would have succumbed will be dent and Mrs. Garfield, I desire to make public acknowledgment of the very numerous messages of condolence and affection which have been received since Saturday morning. From almost every State in the Union, from the South as bountifully as from the North, and from countries beyond the seas, have come messages of anxious inquiry and tender words of sympathy, in such numbers that it has been found impossible to answer them in detail. I therefore ask the newspapers to express for the President and Mrs. Garfield the deep gratitude which they feel for the devotion of their fellow-countrymen and friends abroad in this hour of affliction. James G. Blaine, Secretary of State. Mayor Kalloch of San Francisco has dropped politics in favor of preaching. His congregation asked him to do so, and in his "prelude" on last Sunday evening he told why he consented to comply with their request. He said that his administration had "been signalized by honesty, capacity, economy and a just regard to the welfare of all classes." The best evidence that he was not seeking political life was the fact of his withdrawal at a time when there was "every possibility of being successful." His "faithful friends, the workingmen," would have nominated him beyond question, and unquestionably the Democrats would have confirmed that choice, and the people would have ratified it; though, at the same time, there was nothing truer than the old adage that it was hard to tell who was Governor until after the election. He did not withdraw from any fear of being beaten. He declined because there was nothing but politics in the pending election. It was "nothing but a scramble for spoils." There was "no moral issue before the people." The Chinese question was quiet: and At the present writing, there is every reason to believe that the President will recover from his wounds. Possessed of a naturally robust physique, having lived a temperate and calm life, being full of courage and fortitude and being cared for by the most eminent physicians in the country, he has every chance in his favor; and wounds under which an ordinary man would have succumbed will be triumphed over. Aside from the consolation which the prospect of his ultimate recovery gives to the people, there is another aspect of the affair which is hardly less gratifying to those who have of late feared that any great number of the people of the United States were inimical to our form of Government, and whose blind, unreasoning partisanship would lead them to applaud even murder, if by that infamous means an obstacle to their political ascendancy would be removed. Against the utterances of a few isolated individuals, whose depraved moral nature or debased political passions impelled them to applaud the murderous act of the assassin Guiteau, we place the voice of the whole South, which through the medium of the authorities and by mass meetings held in all the principal cities, have sent words of love and sympathy to their President, and denounced with an indignation and fervor which could not be simulated, the attempt upon his life. From Virginia, Missouri, the Carolinas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia—from every Southern State has come words which vouch for the manliness and patriotism of the people. And it could scarcely be otherwise. Which among the nineteen Presidents who have presided over the destinies of this Nation since it first shook off the shackles of thralldom, have comported themselves with more dignity, more wisdom, than President Garfield? During the campaign which ended in his election he met the storm of vituperative, malignant slander with which his character was assailed, not stoically and with indifference, but with a dignity and proud consciousness of his rectitude that gained for him the admiration of thousands. And no act of his since the 4th day of last March has at all dimmed his re-choice, and the people would have ratified it; though, at the same time, there was nothing truer than the old adage that it was hard to tell who was Governor until after the election. He did not withdraw from any fear of being beaten. He declined because there was nothing but politics in the pending election. It was "nothing but a scramble for spoils." There was "no moral issue before the people." The Chinese question was quiet; and would remain so until Congress gave relief. The assault on monopolies—long slumbering, but inevitable—was deferred until State and Congressional candidates were in the field. His position on the water question, as he explained a year ago, and would take occasion to do again, was of such a conservative character as to remove him from the position of a partisan on either side. There was nothing left for him to run for but the place and the pay. It would not pay to do it. He felt that to allow himself to enter into such a campaign would, in the language of his deacons, give support to a charge that he preferred the business of a politician to that of a preacher and pastor. He preferred preaching. His hands were clean. The imputations on his integrity were villainous falsehoods. It was not true that he went East to dodge the water question. He had been charged with receiving money for his position on that question. The charge was as false as infamous. He had made nothing out of his office. He had many things to say to the Workingmen—not Ward Presidents, Clubs or Conventions, but the rank and file, to whom he owed favors, and on whom he felt at liberty to call whenever there were issues at stake affecting their welfare. He should embrace an early opportunity to say what he wanted. He should advise with their friends directly at the proper time, and should not hesitate to give them his idea of what was best for their cause in the coming campaign. He was one of them. There would be no politics in the Temple in the future. Wanted to Shoot Blaine. WASHINGTON, July 5th.—A man was arrested this morning on Pennsylvania avenue who said he had come to Washington to kill choice, and the people would have ratified it; though, at the same time, there was nothing truer than the old adage that it was hard to tell who was Governor until after the election. He did not withdraw from any fear of being beaten. He declined because there was nothing but politics in the pending election. It was "nothing but a scramble for spoils." There was "no moral issue before the people." The Chinese question was quiet; and would remain so until Congress gave relief. The assault on monopolies—long slumbering, but inevitable—was deferred until State and Congressional candidates were in the field. His position on the water question, as he explained a year ago, and would take occasion to do again, was of such a conservative character as to remove him from the position of a partisan on either side. There was nothing left for him to run for but the place and the pay. It would not pay to do it. He felt that to allow himself to enter into such a campaign would, in the language of his deacons, give support to a charge that he preferred the business of a politician to that of a preacher and pastor. He preferred preaching. His hands were clean. The imputations on his integrity were villainous falsehoods. It was not true that he went East to dodge the water question. He had been charged with receiving money for his position on that question. The charge was as false as infamous. He had made nothing out of his office. He had many things to say to the Workingmen—not Ward Presidents, Clubs or Conventions, but the rank and file, to whom he owed favors, and on whom he felt at liberty to call whenever there were issues at stake affecting their welfare. He should embrace an early opportunity to say what he wanted. He should advise with their friends directly at the proper time, and should not hesitate to give them his idea of what was best for their cause in the coming campaign. He was one of them. There would be no politics in the Temple in the future. Wanted to Shoot Blaine. WASHINGTON, July 5th.—A man was arrested this morning on Pennsylvania avenue who said he had come to Washington to kill choice, and the people would have ratified it; though, at the same time, there was nothing truer than the old adage that it was hard to tell who was Governor until after the election. He did not withdraw from any fear of being beaten. He declined because there was nothing but politics in the pending election. It was "nothing but a scramble for spoils." There was "no moral issue before the people." The Chinese question was quiet; and would remain so until Congress gave relief. The assault on monopolies—long slumbering, but inevitable—was deferred until State and Congressional candidates were in the field. His position on the water question, as he explained a year ago, and would take occasion to do again, was of such a conservative character as to remove him from the position of a partisan on either side. There was nothing left for him to run for but the place and the pay. It would not pay to do it. He felt that to allow himself to enter into such a campaign would, in the language of his deacons, give support to a charge that he preferred the business of a politician to that of a preacher and pastor. He preferred preaching. His hands were clean. The imputations on his integrity were villainous falsehoods. It was not true that he went East to dodge the water question. He had been charged with receiving money for his position on that question. The charge was as false as infamous. He had made nothing out of his office. He had many things to say to the Workingmen—not Ward Presidents, Clubs or Conventions, but the rank and file, to whom he owed favors, and on whom he felt at liberty to call whenever there were issues at stake affecting their welfare. He should embrace an early opportunity to say what he wanted. He should advise with their friends directly at the proper time, and should not hesitate to give them his idea of what was best for their cause in the coming campaign. He was one of them. There would be no politics in the Temple in the future. Wanted to Shoot Blaine. WASHINGTON, July 5th.—A man was arrested this morning on Pennsylvania avenue who said he had come to Washington to kill choice, and the people would have ratified it; though, at the same time, there was nothing truer than the old adage that it was hard to tell who was Governor until after the election. He did not withdraw from any fear of being beaten. He declined because there was nothing but politics in the pending election. It was "nothing but a scramble for spoils." There was "no moral issue before the people." The Chinese question was quiet; and would remain so until Congress gave relief. The assault on monopolies—long slumbering, but inevitable—was deferred until State and Congressional candidates were in the field. His position on the water question, as he explained a year ago, and would take occasion to do again, was of such a conservative character as to remove him from the position of a partisan on either side. There was nothing left for him to run for but the place and the pay. It would not pay to do it. He felt that to allow himself to enter into such a campaign would, in the language of his deacons, give support to a charge that he preferred the business of a politician to that of a preacher and pastor. He preferred preaching. His hands were clean. The imputations on his integrity were villainous falsehoods. It was not true that he went East to dodge the water question. He had been charged with receiving money for his position on that question. The charge was as false as infamous. He had made nothing out of his office. He had many things to say to the Workingmen—not Ward Presidents, Clubs or Conventions, but the rank and file, to whom he owed favors, and on whom he felt at liberty to call whenever there were issues at stake affecting their welfare. He should embrace an early opportunity to say what he wanted. He should advise with their friends directly at the proper time, and should not hesitate to give them his idea of what was best for their cause in the coming campaign. He was one of them. There would be no politics in the Temple in the future. Editor Gazette. ERALY read by bythe citi and canyonsofthis would venturetoinfil a short communication have seenandheardsc catingwithmyfamily andpicturesqueregion Mr.A.Guy Smitha townareencampedalatethejunctionofthis tingeinanostairm ported themselves with more dignity, more wisdom, than President Garfield? During the campaign which ended in his election he met the storm of vituperative, malignant slander with which his character was assailed, not stoically and with indifference, but with a dignity and proud consciousness of his rectitude that gained for him the admiration of thousands. And no act of his since the 4th day of last March has at all dimmed his reputation as a statesman and a gentleman, while the support he has given to the members of his Cabinet who have undertaken the formidable task of ferreting out the gigantic robberies which have for years been going on in the different Government departments, attest his desire to punish the guilty and carry on the Government machine with something like the old-time honesty and purity. In nearly all the cities where preparations had been made to celebrate Independence Day, the order of exercises was toned down out of sympathy for the President. The parades were generally dispensed with, and the people contented themselves with listening to the literary exercises, the orators in every instance alluding to the topic of the hour. It has been suggested, however, that when the President recovers there should be a National celebration as a sort of postponed Fourth of July, to give an expression of popular rejoicing. The Secretary of State has issued the following: Washington, July 4—11 P.M. To the Press: On behalf of the Presithe proper time, and should not hesitate to give them his idea of what was best for their cause in the coming campaign. He was one of them. There would be no politics in the Temple in the future. Wanted to Shoot Blaine. WASHINGTON, July 5th. —A man was arrested this morning on Pennsylvania avenue who said he had come to Washington to kill Blaine. He was armed with a revolver. His actions were those of a crazy man. When taken to the police station he was unable to give his name. A later dispatch says: The man who threatened to shoot Blaine is Doll McNamara, 40 years of age and perfectly insane. He said some time ago a set of mediums formed a plot to shoot Grant, and he was selected to do the shooting; but they abandoned it, as Grant promised to stand by them in a scheme which they had formed. Elliott pronounced him insane and harmless. He was sent to the asylum. He had no pistol. SAN DIEGO, July 3. —W. H. Broad, of the firm of Broad and Barker, contractors on the California Southern Railroad, was drowned this afternoon while bathing in the bay. Mr. Broad and a friend were swimming together, seemingly enjoying themselves heartily. Broad appeared to be an expert swimmer, and his friend came back and was dressing, when some of the bystanders asked, "Where is your friend?" He replied: "Oh, he came in before I did." It appeared, however, that he had not come back, and after searching in the vicinity for about two hours, it became evident that he must have gone down. The tide was setting at the time. Search will be continued for the body. Mr. Broad came here from Bakerfield, where he had been engaged in building the irrigating ditches. MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, July 5. —A laborer on the railroad was killed by a companion for hoping that Gasfield would die. CORRESPONDENCE SILKWORMS. To all who love to wear silk; to all the girls old and young; mothers, wives, fathers, brothers, sons; all that admire the silken gloss of a satin necktie, the shimmer of a beautiful silk ribbon, or the rich lusters of a brocaded dress, I call your attention to the vast possibilities of increasing our exchequer and employing our inefficient help profitably by engaging in the cultivation of the Mulberry tree, and raising raw silk. Once let it become an established fact and we can support large manufactures and save all the money that now goes to foreign countries for our shining luxuries. The California Silk Culture Association is doing a good work in trying to introduce the home culture of silk. Let us second their efforts and prepare for the great industry. Let us follow the example of France, where "it is in fact a part of the education of young ladies. Schools, convents and academies receive small quantities of silkworm eggs, and instruct their pupils in all the details of the production of raw silk." It is a refreshing change from the class room. All appropriate work is honorable. Let us encourage the youth of this State to elevate their condition by engaging in so profitable an employment.. Raw silk reeled from the cocoon commands from $4 to $8 per pound, according to quality. It is estimated by actual personal operations under favorable circumstances that 2 acres of Mulberry trees will feed worms enough to yield $1,176 worth of silk; deduct expenses total $160 would leave a profit of $1,016—all accomplished in less than two months time. In the first place you can procure the eggs of silkworms or seed, as they call it, then send to Mrs. T. H. Hittell, Corresponding Sec., 808 Turk St., S. F., for her very valuable "Instructor" and by following the directions you will be apt to be successful. I have tested it in a very small way, and have great pleasure in feeding them and watching their development. It is said if a mother has a helpless child she will care for and think more of that one than all the rest, so with the helpless silk-worm; as we feed and care for them from day to day we learn to look upon a crawling worm as precious, from the mines and canyons in the vicinity about 75 persons, male and female, all arrayed in holiday attire and prepared for a "good time." Rude seats were prepared and the speaker's stand arranged under the shade of some large and venerable oak trees in front of the house and close to an excellent spring of pure water. I soon discovered by the commencement of the exercises that a regular programme had been matured, and all things were in order. Mr. Purcell acting as President, the exercises opened by singing "America" as a quartette. After the singing, the "Declaration" was read; then the "Star Swangled Banner" was sung by a chorus of voices, after which Mr. Brainard Smith, of "Mustang Bee Ranch," was introduced as the orator of the day. This gentleman, I was informed, was a reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle in the days that tried the souls of Mr. Beecher and the Plymouth churches. The oration was a creditable effort, well adapted to the occasion, and it was delivered in a manner at once pleasing and entertaining. After the oration, the "Red, White and Blue" was sung as a solo with chorus. The singing throughout was good and gave interest to the occasion. After the exercises were closed the President invited all to the table to partake of a free lunch. All accepted the invitation, all were pleased, all were jolly, all were filled. I should be unjust to Mrs. Wool, Mrs. E. A. Conklin and other ladies did I fail to mention especially that table. It was loaded with an abundance and arranged with neatness and taste. The cooking had been done with skill and was served cold. The cake and pastries were excellent, the lemonade was rich and refreshing, and, in short, I must say that it would have been difficult for the best connoisseurs in the cities of the plain to have excelled the table entertainment there spread. After dinner the parties separated into groups, talked, sang and played, as seemed best and proper to each. One young lady gathered together the children and amused them with Kindergarten games and songs, which I am of the opinion our revolutionary fathers could they take cognizance of the occasion, would have been well pleased with. The way to make good and patriotic citizens is to properly educate and care for the children. Altogether the day passed off pleasantly and with credit to all parties. After all persons had left the grounds, a most tragical affair, however, occurred at the house of Mr. McCulven on the ranch, which those unacquainted with the circumstances might regard as a sequel of the day's proceedings, but which had really no connection with it. It appears that a Mr. Carrol and a Mr. Harris, who were miners, had lingered until after all had left the ground to talk over a matter connected with their labor, when angry words were passed, and an appeal was made to Mr. McCulven for his opinion. He decided with Harris, which enraged Carrol, who at once drew a knife and inflicted five different wounds about his neck. Recitations by little Aggie Ware and Eddis Young, Eddie and Connie Howe were good also, two solos by Miss Witham. Mr. Hitchcock held forth in a reading entitled, "The Old Birchen Switch that hung on the Wall," which seemed to strike a responsive chord in the hearts of the gentlemen present. After a dinner, which caused those who par-took to wish as one little boy did that the 4th might last all the time, visiting and swinging were the order; some of the gentlemen ran "sack races" and "three legged races" which caused much merriment. As the sun sank low, three rousing cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Witham and the Fourth of July, and people dispersed, everyone declaring they were glad they did not have to ride miles through the heat and dust to their homes. And so the 4th of '81 is a thing of the past. Headers are still busy, and soon the threaders will begin their work. WESTMINSTER ITEMS. We believe we have got the boss potato. The "Early Rose," 19½ inches x 9½ inches in circumference, weighing 2½ lbs. It was raised by Charles Trunell. Bring on your potatoes. The Fourth brought many of our absentees back to their old haunts, as we notice Miss Birdie Leffler, the Misses McCoy, Messrs. Bently, Casaboom and Bothwick are here. Mr. Jas. McFadden has gone to San Francisco on a visit. Will he return alone! Mr. J., F. Marquis lost a valuable horse last week through being stung to death by bees. Mr. Marquis has, we hear, accepted a position in the Grange Store, Los Angeles. Mr. A. Wayman and family have returned from the Centinela Rancho. His threshers will commence work next week. The apricot and late apple crops will be good ones, but other fruits will not be up to the average. Mr. T. Edwards is here for 10 days from Los Angeles. The pile of empty packing cases outside of Mr. Steinart's store is a true indication that he keeps up with the times, in laying in new and fashionable goods, for upon entering one sees his large store crowded from floor to ceiling. We doubt if there is any store in a country town carrying so large a stock. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. Cajon Irrigation Company. total $160 would leave a profit of $1,016—all accomplished in less than two months time. In the first place you can procure the eggs of silkworms or seed, as they call it, then send to Mrs. T. H. Hittell, Corresponding Sec., 808 Turk St., S. F., for her very valuable "Instructor" and by following the directions you will be apt to be successful. I have tested it in a very small way, and have great pleasure in feeding them and watching their development. It is said if a mother has a helpless child she will care for and think more of that one than all the rest, so with the helpless silk-worm; as we feed and care for them from day to day we learn to look upon a crawling worm as precious, not for what it appears, but for the profit and beauty that is possible from its existence. Some will say: "Oh, its been tried and proved a failure." So has wheat crops, chickens, ranchers, orange orchards, and even in the production of wine hundreds and thousands of dollars were sunk in the business before it became a success. The proof is abundant that California can produce the finest silk. This in fact has already been done on a small scale. The superiority of the climate and soil of the State for the production of the Mulberry and the development of the silkworm are attested by many witnesses and proved by actual results. Success can be achieved and I believe it will be soon if everyone that owns a home set out a few thrifty cuttings about 24 inches long, laying them almost horizontally in the soil, so that the end designed to root shall not be more than six inches under ground. In our dry climate they will be more sure to grow should you obtain the Morus Alba, Morelty Elata, Roseleaf Mulberry, that gives one pound of coccoons for 18 lbs of leaves, and the finest silk; Morus Multicaulis are all good varieties. By stirring the soil and keeping out weeds, you can have them 10 feet high in one year. The period of feeding only lasts from 32 to 34 days. I can give you an idea of home silk culture by quoting from Mrs. Rhind in her description of Turkey. "Mulberry trees are chiefly cultivated by farmers, who do not raise the worms. During the feeding season the leaves are daily collected, transported and sold. At the proper time almost every family clears out all the rooms in the house, except the one in which they live. They hatch the worms, purchasing the leaves for feeding them, and produce that most wonderful fabric, the silk of Bromussa." Every country town in California may yet raise silk in that way, or better still all raise their own leaves and step about with basket on arm to gather them by the side of street or path and by so doing add to the bloom of the cheek, the elasticity of the step, the vigor of life, and enrich ourselves and the United States of America. Ladies, let us think on this subject, and prepare our homes to receive this wonderful addition to our prosperity and help to make us truly helpful. MRS. KATE PARKER. SHREWSBURY CANYON. EDITOR GAZETTE.—As your paper is generally read by the citizens in the mountains and canyons of this region, I thought I would venture to inflict upon your readers a short communication embracing what I have seen and heard since I have been rusticating with my family in this wild, beautiful and picturesque region. Mr. A. Guy Smith and family from your town are encamped about one mile below, at the junction of this canyon with the San Diego in a near sixty whitewashed cottage After all persons had left the grounds, a most tragical affair, however, occurred at the house of Mr. McCulven on the ranch, which those unacquainted with the circumstances might regard as a sequel of the day's proceedings, but which had really no connection with it. It appears that a Mr. Carrol and a Mr. Harris, who were miners, had lingered until after all had left the ground to talk over a matter connected with their labor, when angry words were passed, and an appeal was made to Mr. McCulven for his opinion. He decided with Harris, which enraged Carrol, who at once drew a knife and indicted five different wounds about his neck, chest, abdomen and left arm, quite evidently with murderous intent, but which fortunately were not fatal. McCulven's wounds, although serious, are not considered dangerous. Carrol is under arrest, and will be examined before Judge Humphreys at Santa Ana to-day. E.M.J. July 5th, 1881. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT. Cajon Irrigation Company. Location of Principal place of Business, Anabeim, Los Angeles County, California. NOTICE IS HERRY GIVEN THAT AT A MEETING of the Directors held on the 28th day of June, 1881, an assessment of ten dollars ($10) per share was levied upon the sold capital stock of the corporation, payable immediately in United States gold coin, to the Secretary. Any stock upon which the assessment shall remain unpaid on the 6th day of August, 1881, will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before will be sold on the 10th day of September, 1881, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with the costs of advertising and the expenses of sale. W.M.C.MADDEN, Secretary C.I.Co. Anabeim, June 30, 1881. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Angeles. In the matter of Guardianship of Louisa Keller, an incompetent Person. Order to show cause, etc. ON READING AND FILING THE PETITION OF Theodore Reiser, Guardian of the person and estate of Louisa Keller, an incompetent person, praying for an order of sale of carts n real estate belonging to said Louisa Keller, for the uses and purposes therein set forth; it is hereby ordered that the next of kin of the said ward and all persons interested in the said estate appear before this Court on Monday, the 25th day of July, 1881, at 10 o'clock A.M.; at the west courtroom of this Court at the Court House in the city of Los Angeles; then and there to show cause why an order should not be granted for such real estate. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order be published at least once a week for three successive weeks before said day of hearing in the Anabeim AZETTE, a newspaper published and printed in said county of Los Angeles. V.E.HOWARD, Judge of said Court. June 50, 1881. THE DAILY Commercial! Los Angeles, Cala. WILLIAM H GOULD, PUBLISHER. The Leading Republican Daily in Southern California. The Daily Commercial Is published every morning except Monday at SHREWSBURY CANYON. EDITOR GAZETTE.—As your paper is generally read by the citizens in the mountains and canyons of this region, I thought I would venture to inflict upon your readers a short communication embracing what I have seen and heard since I have been rusticating with my family in this wild, beautiful and picturesque region. Mr. A. Guy Smith and family from your town are encamped about one mile below, at the junction of this canyon with the Santiago, in a neat, airy, whitewashed cottage of their own, and doubtless enjoying the quiet of their mountain home and the relaxation from business and care which this isolation affords them. Save we, there are no others hereabouts from the plains as yet. In these sylvan retreats naught but quiet reigns, and the stillness of nature is unbroken except by the murmur of the mountain brook and the songs of birds mingled with the chirrup of the squirrels and the rustling of the leaves as they gambol over them. Since my sojourn here I have been at pains to derive what information I could from the bee men in reference to the prospect for honey crop. There will be none extracted this season owing to the extreme dry weather, although all agree in saying that enough honey will be made to carry their bees safely through until another year. This is discouraging to those who rely upon this industry for support, and compels them to turn their attention to other means. Farther up this canyon, where three years ago the miner's pick was heard echoing through the stillness, all now is quiet, and naught remains to mark the sites of their claims save here and there an excavation in the hillside, or an old kettle and rude table and benches indicating their camping places. Such is mining and the fate of the average prospector. I suppose yesterday's glorious 4th was celebrated by the citizens of the plain, and to show you that the patriotism of the average American is about the same wherever he may chance to be. I must tell you what I saw and heard during this national anniversary. Word came to me that over at the new mining village of Carbondale (Santa Clara coal mine) they were to have a regular celebration and picnic. So I thought, as it was not far away, I would indulge my patriotism as a hooker-on and report. We arrived at Ladd's Canyon, (the place selected) at about 10'clock, and found congregated family, Mrs. Melrose and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lynill, Mrs. Fergusson, Mrs. Preston and family, Mrs. Yocum and family, Mr. and Mrs. Miles, Mr. and Miss Zeyn, Miss Ella Mitchell, Mr. Meade and family, Mr. Rowe and family, and many more are expected. We pity those who are unavoidably detained in the hot and dusty towns at this season; and did those who are able to take a pasea know how delightful the moonlight walks on beach and pier are, we think they would at once swell our ranks. In all our enjoyment there is but one thing wanting, viz: the band on the pier! But perhaps our gallant and genial "Port Admiral," George Hull, will supply the deficiency in time. Hoping we have not too far trespassed on your valuable space, we must bring this to a close, advising your readers to come down here, and enjoy a dip in the realm of FATHER NEPTUNE. GARDEN GROVE ITEMS. As the pen of Alius seems to have run dry, it might not be amiss for some other person to keep you posted in regard to our small Burg. Two members of the "Bachelor Club" have been greatly relieved by the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Hough from Mendota, Ill., who have come to spend a year with their son, and perhaps to make this their home. Last week Mrs. Bancroft and daughter, from Napa, spent several days with Mr. Converse Howe, who is a nephew of Mrs. Bancroft. Mrs. Stephens, from Oakland, a relative of Mr. Witham, is visiting here for some weeks. She declares our climate is far ahead of that of Oakland. Only think of it. The "glorious Fourth" was celebrated by the people of this place, by a picnic in Witham's grove, which by the way has grown from seed, planted by Mr. Webster some four years ago. Mr. W. and his good wife had spared no trouble to make everything pleasant, and all, from oldest to youngest, had a grand good time. Readings, recitations and singing, with Miss Witham at the organ, were enjoyed by all. A reading by Mrs. Chaffee, "Patient Mercy Jones," was well received, and the singing by Luella and Edith Harmon and Birdie Thompson, all very small girls, elicited much applause. FOR SALE OR RENT. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS TEN ACRES OF LAND ONE AND ONE-HALF MILES WEST OF TOWN WHICH BE OFFERS FOR SALE VERY Cheap, or he will give a free rental o it to anyone who will take good care of the place. The tract is enclosed with a rabbit-proof fence, and in addition, a great part of it has a express hedge. There is one acre of grass trees, 1000 rooted vines of assorted varieties, and 200 assorted fruit trees. The house has three rooms, is substantially built, and there is a deep well of artesian water on the premises with horse-power and pump of large capacity. This is a good opportunity to purchase a well-improved home very cheap. Apply to S.B. Smith, At the lumber yard of A. Guy Smith & Co. FOR SALE OR RENT. A COMPORTABLE 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 fence. Will be sold cheap or let at a low figure to a desirable tenant. Apply as this office. 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. Buttons, Fancy Striped Hose, 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. Men's, 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. There are many ways of conducting a grocery store; but to be successful in these days of close competition and with an exacting and discriminating public, certain essential points are required which few possess. The great success of my AMERICAN CASH STORE, 48 & 50 Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal., Is due to the fact that it commands in an eminent degree every advantage necessary to make it the leading grocery store on the southern coast. The heavy business I am doing enables me to keep my stock always fresh and clean. I buy my goods only for CASH, from FIRST HANDS, And in a WHOLESALE WAY. I am enabled to do so by having my house in San Francisco to do my buying and to there dispose of any surplus stock over and above the requirements of the Los Angeles store. To further facilitate and insure the safe handling of wholesale quantities of merchandise, I have just opened. ANOTHER STORE in STOCKTON, And am now in position to buy largely enough to insure the lowest cost on every article bought. Those dealing with me will share these advantages, in being SERVED PROMPTLY —WITH— FIRST CLASS GOODS ANOTHER STORE in STOCKTON, And am now in position to buy largely enough to insure the lowest cost on every article bought. Those dealing with me will share these advantages, in being SERVED PROMPTLY —WITH— FIRST-CLASS GOODS, AND AT— LOWER PRICES! Than they can buy for elsewhere. It is of course quite in the range of possibilities that some one of our neighbors on whose toes I may happen to tread, will "get up his back" and try to sell at my prices; but as he can do so only at a loss to himself, whilst I am making a small profit, such "spurta" are of a short duration, and in fact at no time do they cover the whole ground, since such reductions are always confined to a few staples, merely to catch the eye. Since the prices of the AMERICAN CASH STORE have justly become THE STANDARD By which those of other concerns are measured, it is evident that it must be to the interest of the consumer to at once GO TO HEADQUARTERS, And not uselessly risk having to pay more for his goods than they are worth. Respectfully, C.W. GIBSON. GET YOUR JOB PRINTING At the GAZETTE Office