anaheim-gazette 1882-07-15

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...JULY 15, 1882 THE WAR IN EGYPT. The famous Egyptian city of Alexandria has been under the fire of hostile guns during the week. At seven o'clock on Tuesday morning the British squadron, comprising the best vessels in the English navy, began to bombard the forts, and in two hours two of the forts were reduced to ruins. The Egyptians replied with spirit, but their guns were weak and ineffective as compared with those on the British gunboats. The proverb hath it that "money is the root of all evil." It is certainly the cause of this war. Ismael Pasha, who ascended the throne in 1863, was imbued with a strong desire to place Egypt in the front rank of civilization, and to that end he built railroads, telegraph lines, water works, war ships, and, in fact, transformed his country from a state of semi-barbarism. His zeal was greater than his discretion. He was forced to borrow money from European capitalists, and in a short time those gentry had a first-mortgage upon everything Egyptian. They held bonds representing over five hundred millions of dollars, and notwithstanding that the most outrageously heavy taxes were levied, the interest on the money was not always forthcoming, for the reason that the officials whose duty it was to collect and disburse this money were no more honest than their fellows in other countries. Thus it came about that the bondholders demanded that the offices in the revenue department should be filled by Europeans named by them. This was acceded to, with the natural result that in a short time the entire Egyptian Government was administered by Europeans. Under such circumstances, it was inevitable that a national party or faction should be formed, who demanded, 1. Independence of Egypt; 2. The formation of a Chamber of Representatives to be elected by the people. AN OLD MAN'S LETTER. In Which is Given Some Pertinent Facts About the Country. ANAHEIM, July 3d. EDITOR GAZETTE:—Through the grace of old Father Time, I've been led up into my 76th year, yet it is with pleasure I avail myself, at this advanced age, of once more offering a few thoughts, through your valuable paper, on the subject of Los Angeles county for the consideration of non-residents —persons who know nothing of this,the paradise of America.Unlike the most of States,in their early settlement,a great many experiments had,of necessity,to be made on account of the variety of soil, climate and a different husbandry to that which any of us had been used to.And in making them,it is natural to suppose that it was not only slow but costly,and in a few instances at least,where the parties were using a dictitions capital at the onerous rate of 1½ to 2 per cent.per month,they failed.At present it is but 8 per cent.per annum.But now,and for some time back,we have had everything in the line of agriculture so exactly systematized,that a stranger locating here now has no risk to run,if he exercises good judgment,a proper degree of industry,and can commence with only a few thousand dollars,making a fortune.And I am happy to say that at the demise of the old year of 1881the people of this valley were left an inheritance (brighter prospects) far superior to that which the most sanguine anticipated would come so soon,although they confidently looked for it by and by.In a word,I mean to say to the strangers of this county,that such a boom in immigration to this,our "New Italy," perhaps has never been equalled in any of the States since the American Eagle flaunted its pinions athwart their peaceful borders. The influx of strangers, coming by rail as they did,made Los Angeles city their rallying point,and from that place they radiated throughout the length and breadth of this the officials whose duty it was to collect and disburse this money were no more honest than their fellows in other countries. Thus it came about that the bondholders demanded that the offices in the revenue department should be filled by Europeans named by them. This was acceded to, with the natural result that in a short time the entire Egyptian Government was administered by Europeans. Under such circumstances, it was inevitable that a national party or faction should be formed, who demanded, 1. Independence of Egypt; 2. The formation of a Chamber of Representatives to be elected by the people; 3. The direct administration of the country, with or without control; 4. The employment of Egyptians in all the principal departments. "Egypt for the Egyptians" was their rallying cry, just as "Ireland for the Irish" was the slogan which was heard in another country some years ago. The cause of this National Party, (as it may appropriately be called) was espoused by able men. They forced the Khedive to compose his Cabinet of men holding their views, in spite of the threatenings of the English and French bondholders. The feeling against the European "usurpers" culminated on the 11th of June, when the Consuls of the various nations were attacked and insulted, and a number of Europeans killed by the Egyptian mob. Since then, and until a few days ago, every effort has been made by the English Government to settle the imbroglio by peaceful measures. The Egyptians were warned that if they did not cease their warlike preparations, that the English would consider the strengthening of forts, and the concentration of troops and supplies as evidence that Egypt wanted to fight, and that the gage of battle would be taken up. But the Egyptians had tasted blood; they would listen to no advice, and so it happened that Admiral Seymour began on Tuesday morning to try the persuasive power of gunpowder. "HIGHFALUTIN." The Gazette is in receipt daily of the Congressional Record, which our readers know is a daily journal published at Washington by the Government, in which is recorded the debates and proceedings of Congress. Although a perusal of the Record is generally more instructive than amusing, there is occasionally to be found in its columns flashes of racy and amusing reading. A speech lately delivered by Delegate Brenta of Washington Territory might be so characterized. His theme was the admission of Washington Territory as a State, and his argument was prefixed by these lines: There is a land of pure delight — Dr. Wattie Knock and it shall be opened unto you — Bible. With such a "starter" it is easy to imagine that the speech which followed was in no common vein. One would think that Brents had served an apprenticeship in the editorial rooms of a Los Angeles newspaper, or been a circus advertising agent, from reading his description of the Territory. Here is a paragraph: "Huge conical mountain peaks here and were left an inheritance (brighter prospects) far superior to that which the mostanguine anticipated would come so soon, although they confidently looked for it by and by. In a word, I mean to say to the strangers of this county, that such a boom in immigration to this, our "New Italy," perhaps has never been equalled in any of the States since the American Eagle flaunted its pinions athwart their peaceful borders. The influx of strangers, coming by rail as they did, made Los Angeles city their rallying point, and from that place they radiated throughout the length and breadth of this county, buying both improved and unimproved land here, there and everywhere as they could be suited. Land set out in orange trees and in bearing or even in partial bearing with moderately good buildings thereon, sold from $500 to $700 per acre. At these figures a great many groves exchanged hands. Generally they were ten-acre lots, and when such sized plats were about equally divided between semi-tropical and deciduous fruit trees, they sold from $300 to $400 per acre. Of vineyards there were but few sold, for the very good reason that they are held mostly by intelligent German, practical business men—men who are making a much larger percentage off of their vines than they could off of the money, if sold at a $1000 per acre. It is the same in regard to all raisin grapes—too profitable to sell. Of the wine, table and raisin grapes there are in this immediate neighborhood about 3500 acres, and the prospect never was better than it is this year for a big crop. Unimproved land, best quality, choice location and covered with water right is selling for $200 per acre. The same quality of land with water right, but not so eligible located is selling from $150 to $175 per acre. Land equally as good, with a water supply for grapes of all kind, can be bought from $50 to $75. Those who live back in the States and know nothing of the product of our soil, will at once, no doubt, conclude that all these prices are too high for unimproved land. But let me say to all such, that to take land at the lowest figures named above, put it ont in raisin grape cuttings, cultivate well and the third year it will pay expenses, and the fourth year a $200 yield can confidently be looked for and the vineyard itself worth $500 per acre after the $200 yield is taken off, making $700 at the end of the 4th year per acre. All our good land, we must admit, is high; higher, probably, than the land of any other State, yet it is not dear, but to the contrary it is cheap, very cheap. Two farmers (brothers) back in the States owned 50 acres each, of $50 land. Some years ago the eldest sold his and came out here, paying the exact figures for land he sold at. His brother he left behind was very much grieved, and as the years rolled by he would interrogate him by letter in reference to his success. His answer up to the third year was "nothing," "nothing," except "I may pay expenses this year on well near Pomona waist." Matt. Coseboom horn's hay press, and Westminster soon. Wednesday night valuable horses, which does not know but securely fastened wires iron picket pins. As personal items ed from school at Loegie Craig and Miss panied by Miss Mobb Mr. John Lawson ping with Mr. John son has been quite Miss M. A. McCoy Westminster for a shill For good board at M. House, 174 Spring The Latest The latest telegram is to the effect that our sea prevented the continuing bombardment but hostilities were to as as the sea moderated displayed over the city ruse to gain time as we sequently spent in need to nought. The city probably a waste life in the forts is two hundred Europeans leave the city before massacred. London, July 13.-pondent on board theng at eight o'clock whole civil population drawn. The whole pane The Helicon, which meaning of the last time could discover Egyptian vessel Mahi The correspondent shore in a steam pinnacle the fleet, who was one acquainted with them ceeded to a considerable perfectly silent but for it It is believed that A titrated his forces beyond British advances is now over, and for ashore Fully half There will be a landing gate the condition of it to render aid. It will four hours before thene London, July 13.-7:25 A.M., Admiral report of the evacuation entire garrison with truce, leaving the Bee-lage the town. LOS ANGELES Corrected weekly for the Commission and Shippla Los Angeles. P.O.Box BUTTER, fresh, choice Eggs, per dozen, 22@ BACON, light breakfast Medium HAMS, California per LARD, 10 lb tins, 14½ lb of Washington Territory might be so characterized. His theme was the admission of Washington Territory as a State, and his argument was prefixed by these lines: There is a land of pure delight — Dr. Watta Knock and it shall be opened unto you — Bible. With such a "starter" it is easy to imagine that the speech which followed was in no common vein. One would think that Brents had served an apprenticeship in the editorial rooms of a Los Angeles newspaper, or been a circus advertising agent, from reading his description of the Territory. Here is a paragraph: "Huge conical mountain peaks here and there rear their lofty domes far above the verdure-clothed range below into the region of eternal snow; crystal cataracts pour their ceaseless foamy torrents from dizzy heights; limpid streams wander through grassy meadows, ripple through verdant woods, or dash in madness through cragged mountain gorges; clear lakes, bordered with perennial green, and a thousand other enchanting sights, greet the eyes and charm the senses of the lover of nature's romance." And in reply to a Senator who had apoken with a sneer of the "perpetual snow-banks of the Territory" the enthusiastic and imaginative Brents said: "That Senator did not say, for doubtless he did not know, that those snow banks only coronate our grand mountain giants which pierce the clouds, great Nature's lightning rods that ever serve to neutralize the electric currents and give us that pure, healthful, osoic air enjoyed elsewhere after maddened thunders have consumed the muggy poisons of the atmosphere. Laved by the warm Japan current and its aerial concomitant, the balmy chinock, throughout the year our climate is mild, equable, and wonderfully healthful, as will appear from this table showing the annual death rate per thousand in the United States, the several States, the District of Columbia, the principal European countries, and Washington Territory." When Brents' term of office expires, if an unappreciative constituency does not re-elect him, he will have no trouble in getting a position as descriptive writer on some live journal at four dollars and a-half a week. Texarkana, July 13.—Lightning struck a three-story brick house last night. The walls fell on the Paragon saloon, crushing it. About thirty lives were lost. Some of the bodies have been already taken out. A fire has broken out under the ruins. Boston, July 13.—Six boys have died in this city and vicinity since July 4th, from lockjaw, induced by toy pistol wounds. Two farmers (brothers) back in the States owned 50 acres each, of $50 land. Some years ago the eldest sold his and came out here, paying the exact figures for land he sold at. His brother he left behind was very much grieved, and as the years rolled by he would interrogate him by letter in reference to his success. His answer up to the third year was "nothing," "nothing," except "I may pay expenses this year on my raisins." "Raisins! Raisins! the devil, you had better come back or you'll let your family starve," he wrote. Finally, the long-looked-for fourth year rolled around. His grapes were fine, turning off 100 full sized boxes per acre, the 50 acres running up to the grand total of 5000 boxes at $2 per box. Or for his crop...$10,000 Whilst the 50 acres of land had jumped from $2,500 to $25,000 or a gain of...$22,500 Total...$32,500 His brother during the same time had averaged gross on his 50 acres—$750 per annum, or for the 4 years...$3,000 Difference in favor of our cropping in 4 years on a capital to commence with of $2,500...$27,000 Plebeian, my nom de plume, in my former letters to the Gazette, I now throw overboard and sign myself. S. H. McKim. The following is a list of exports from the Anaheim depot for the week ending July 8th. Pounds. Corn...210,456 Eggs...2,380 Apricots...1,569 Poultry...320 Bacon...4,197 Beer...440 Wine...1,160 Hides...740 Tallow...330 Butter...60 Asphaltum...60,000 Miscellaneous...2,639 Total...284,287 Total imports—195,332 pounds. Total freight movement—479,619 pounds or 240 tons. The imports during the month of June amounted to 603,612 pounds and the exports to 663,239 pounds. George Gift, aged eighteen late Captain G. Wendtally shot himself day. He was seated in hammer of his gun is in contact with the wounding the contents of the of his left breast, the clothes and flesh, and ward. He died about WESTMINSTER ITEMS. "T" has returned from a very pleasant time spent in visiting Los Angeles and San Gabriel and attending a picnic in Saw-Pit Canyon north of the Duarte. The principal object of interest in this canyon is a waterfall sixty or seventy feet high, but with very little water at the present time. The Sunday School Convention at Los Angeles was attended by several delegates from here, among them Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and Mr. Josiah McCoy. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobus are camping in Oak Grove Canyon. Mrs. Leffler is camping with a part of her family and friends, but have not heard where. Messrs. Lyman, Patterson and others are taking their milk to the cheese factory. Where it is convenient this seems a better way than trying to make butter during warm weather. It has been our good fortune to observe several of the young ladies of this place engaged in a new trade, new to us at any rate, making palm leaf hats. The leaf of the fan palm is used for this purpose. From an inspection of the work done we think that in time an excellent article can be made at home and thereby save expense of importation and thus provide against hard times. Success to them. Robert Bothwiek has finished the well north of the Alamitos house. He has a contract, we understand, to put down several wells near Pomona where he will go soon. Matt. Coseboom has bought W. Cleghorn's hay press, and will be baling near Westminster sooth. Wednesday night Jas. Swayze lost three valuable horses, whether stolen or not he does not know, but thinks they were very securely fastened with good ropes to long iron picket pins. As personal items we may mention returned from school at Los Angeles; Miss Peggie Craig and Miss Jessie McCoy accompanied by Miss Mohr. Mr. John Lawson from Compton is stop PACIFIC COAST NEWS. The Olive Branch Hotel at Berkeley was burned last week. A fire in San Bernardino on Tuesday destroyed several buildings. Loss, $1,500. Elva Owens, 10 years old, daughter of H. K. Owens of San Leandro, was run over by a hay wagon on Tuesday and instantly killed. Her head and hips were broken. Here is an item which topers should cut out and paste in their hats: "Sherman's trick horse Tommy died in Shasta county a few days ago from drinking too much water. He was valued at $10,000." Confluent small-pox in its most virulent type, is raging at Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. There have already been sixty deaths at Mazatlan. Other coast ports are quarantining against infection. George Ruoff, living at Plymouth, recently tried to raise a sick horse that had made its bed beside the house. After coaxing the animal some time, he tried to force it to rise. Instead of getting up the horse raised its foot and kicked Mr. Ruoff in the abdomen, from the effect of which he died in a few hours. He leaves a wife and seven children. The Prohibition Convention met in San Francisco on Wednesday and adopted resolutions to await the action of the Republican State Convention on the Sunday or Prohibition law, and if it failed to pledge its candidates to support such law, then the convention would put an independent ticket in the field. A fast freight train, consisting of twenty-five cars loaded with tea, left San Francisco Wednesday morning for the East via the Southern route. The tea is destined for Chicago and New York. This is the first shipment of this class over this route. A second train of the same number of cars, loaded with the same kind of freight, left San Francisco on Thursday morning. A Roar from the Irish Lyon. On the 24th of June there appeared prominently in the editorial columns of the Gazette a communication from Geo. R. Hinde, one of the gallant band of eleven, (I think there were eleven, but having only one eye, unfortunately, may be mistaken in the number.) who, without arms, took me in charge, while I was performing my duty as Zanjero. It was generous on their part to leave the rifle, shotgun and pistol in the wagon one half mile in rear. I of course am always armed—with spade and shovel—while attending my peaceful calling as Zanjero, acting under instruction of my employers. This charge without recourse to arms I appreciate. The conquest was complete, my rout effectual, their victory all they wished for. It was a Waterloo on a very small scale. So far I should not complain; prisoner I was, but they done me no personal violence. But certain statements of Mr. Hinde I do object to, as for instance, "that the arms were necessary in a country abounding in game." Now, gentle reader, you are perhaps fully acquainted with the habits of the lion, coyote, jack rabbit and the hunted cotton tail. When the army approached, it was just the time of day when all animated nature is at home; the little cotton tail snoozing under a cactus, the jack hiding in a thicket, the coyote way up in the hills and for the lion, best not any anything about him, they are besides scarce. The other statement of Mr. Hinde which I object to, is that he and his warrior comrades were apprehensive of meeting an resisting force recruited in Anaheim. Great Scot! Just think of that, those of you who witnessed the Fourth of July celebration in Anaheim! Those peaceful Teutons becoming lawbreakers! Is there anything more absurd? Mr. Hinde alludes to my being a native of the Emerald Isle and as such must have a vivid imagination with a disposition to exaggerate. The reader will compare and ne will observe the morbid, diseased mind of G. R. Hinde. THOS. LYON, Late Zanjero A. W. Co. TORONTO, July 11.-Hanlan has almost entirely recovered his health. He says: "I will row any five men in the world, two miles straight away or two miles and a turn, from $1000 to $2000 a side. I will row these five men after a lapse of forty-eight hours (two full days) of each other, on any suitable waters on the continent of America." The Latest From Egypt. The latest telegraphic news from Egypt is to the effect that on Wednesday a heavy sea prevented the British gun-boats from continuing the bombardment of Alexandria, but hostilities were to be resumed as soon as the sea moderated. A flag of truce was displayed over the city, but it was only a ruse to gain time as the five hours were subsequently spent in negotiations which came to nought. The city is in flames and is probably a waste. The estimated loss of life in the forts is two thousand. Several hundred Europeans, who were unable to leave the city before the bombardment, were massacred. London, July 13.—The Standard's correspondent on board the Invincible, telegraphing at eight o'clock this morning, says: The whole civil population and troops have withdrawn. The whole grand square is burned. The Helicon, which went to discover the meaning of the last flag of true last evening, could discover nobly on board the Egyptian vessel Mahroussa or in the Arsenal. The correspondent accompanied an officer to shore in a steam pinnace. The purveyor of the fleet, who was one of the party, and well acquainted with the town, landed and proceeded to a considerable distance. All was perfectly silent but for the roar of the flames. It is believed that Arabi Pasha has concentrated his forces beyond the city to oppose the British advances. The work of the ships is now over, and further action must be ashore. Fully half the town is burning. There will be a landing in force to investigate the condition of things, and if possible to render aid. It will probably be three or four hours before the landing commences. London, July 13.—In a telegram sent at 7:25 A.M., Admiral Seymour confirms the report of the evacuation of Alexandria. The entire garrison withdrew under a flag of true, leaving Bedouins to fire and pillage the town. LOS ANGELES MARKETS. Corrected weekly for the Gazette by E. GERMAIN, Commission and Shipping Merchant, 24 Main street, Los Angeles. P.O. Box 88. BUTTER, fresh, choice, per lb, 30c. Fair to good " 25c. Eggs, per dozen, 22@23c. BACON, light breakfast, per lb, 16c. Medium " 15c. HAMS, California, per lb, 15c. LARD, 10 lb tins, 14½c. 5 lb " 15c. Prohibition law, and if it failed to pledge its candidates to support such law, then the convention would put an independent ticket in the field. A fast freight train, consisting of twenty-five cars loaded with tea, left San Francisco Wednesday morning for the East via the Southern route. The tea is destined for Chicago and New York. This is the first shipment of this class over this route. A second train of the same number of cars, loaded with the same kind of freight, left San Francisco on Thursday morning. Last Friday evening at Visalia Mr. Ballouth and son got into a quarrel with some Chinamen, and during the row a Chinaman drew a pistol and shot the father, the ball entering his right breast, but deflected, and passed through the heart, killing him instantly. The son took up the quarrel, and it is supposed stabbed the Chinaman to death. The authorities arrested him. Ballouth lived on the Manne King road, and was the father of fifteen children. He was quite old, and was generally regarded as a peaceful citizen. Board of Supervisors. TUESDAY, July 11th. Board met as a Board of Supervisors. In matter of fixing salaries of Deputies for County Recorder—On motion of Supervisor Cooper, resolved that the County Recorder is hereby allowed two deputies at salaries of $125 and $4.50 per month, respectively, and not more than six copyists until further order of this Board, at a salary of $84.50 per month each, provided that each copyist shall have written 1300 folios each month of 26 working days, and if they do not write 1300 folios, then this salary shall be reduced in proportion to the less number of folios written. The Recorder is hereby required to certify to the number of folios written by each copyist. Adopted. Supervisor Prager voted no, for the reason that the District Attorney gave it as his opinion that the salaries of the Deputies must be fixed by the Board and cannot be paid by the folio system, which would be uncertain and changing from month to month, and in his opinion there being no necessity for such change and no benefit to the tax payers. On motion of Supervisor Hannon, all former appointments or provisions for the payment of deputies and copyists in the County Recorder's office are hereby rescinded. Adopted. Supervisor Prager voted no, for the reason that neither of the resolutions fix any definite time. Adjourned as a Board of Supervisors and opened as the Board of Equalization. WEDNESDAY, July 12th. Board met as a Board of Equalization. In the matter of Clemente Islan Wool Company, cited to appear and show cause why their assessment should not be raised. On motion of Supervisor Cooper, case discharged. Emerald Isle and as such must have a vivid imagination with a disposition to exaggerate. The reader will compare and he will observe the morbid, diseased mind of G. R. Hinde. Late Zanjero A. W. Co. TORONTO, July 11.—Hanlan has almost entirely recovered his health. He says: "I will run any five men in the world, two miles straight away or two miles and a turn, from $1000 to $2000 a side. I will row these five men after a lapse of forty-eight hours (two full days) of each other, on any suitable waters on the continent of America. This challenge is open to the whole world." Hanlan further adds that if he could get these matches in America, he would forego for the present his intended visit to Australia. BORN. In Los Angeles, July 8, to the wife of Frank M. Conlier, a daughter. In Los Angeles, July 10, to the wife of S. H. Butterfield, a son. In Los Angeles, July 11, to the wife of Gustave C. Perret, a daughter. In Los Angeles, June 28, to the wife of J. J. H. Simpson, a son. In Los Angeles, July 4, to the wife of Michael Leahy, a daughter. In Santa Ana, July 2, to the wife of Mr. R. B. Hawley, a daughter. Near Santa Ana, July 4, to the wife of Capta H. Noble, a daughter. MARRIED. In Los Angeles, July 13th. H. A. Barclay, Esq. and Miss Lily A. Ward. DIED. Near Downey, July 2, May Cochran, aged 7 years, 11 months and 17 days. On the Sierra Madre Tract, July 3, John E. Richardson, aged 37 years, 8 months and 14 days. In Los Angeles, July 8 Mary Anne Simpson aged 29 years. In Anaheim, July 10 Eva May adopted daughter of Mrs. M. Brown aged 2 weeks. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Center Street and Decorations (Taken after the Fourth) and other VIEW8. SAMPLES CAN BE SEEN AND ORDERS LEFT at P. Pellgrina's Jewelry Store Anaheim. COOPERAGE. F. CONRAD IS PREPARED TO FILL ALL ORDERS FOR wine casks; pipes and tanks. They are made in the most workmanlike manner, of thoroughly seasoned wood and the prices are low. Apply at the Anaheim Brewery. To Contractors. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE undersigned up to July 25th at 1 o'clock p.m., for building a school house at Garden Grove, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file at the store of C. Howe, in Garden Grove. The successful bidder will be required to give sample bonds for the faithful performance of his contract. The contract will be awarded to the lowest respon- LOS ANGELES MARKETS. Corrected weekly for the Gazette by E. GERMAIN, Commission and Shipping Merchant, 24 Main street, Los Angeles, P.O. Box 58. BUTTER, fresh, choice, per lb, 30c. Fair to good " 25c. EGGS, per dozen, 22@23c. BACON, light breakfast, per lb, 16c. Medium " 15c. HAMS, California, per lb, 15c. LARD, 10 lb tins, 14½c. 5 lb " 15c. 2½ lb " 16c. HENS, per dozen, $4 00@$4 50. ROOSTERS, "$4 00@$4 50. BROILERS, "$3 00@$3 50. DUCKS, "$4 00@$5 00. TURKEYS, live, per lb, 12½@14c. dressed, " 16@18c. POTATOES, per 100 lbs (new, in carload lots) 75@85c. RAISINS, California, 20 lb boxes, $2 25. WALNUTS, new, per lb, 12½c. Thermometrical Record. The following is our record (taken 1½ miles North of town) for the week ending Wednesday p. M. July 12, giving lowest point by night preceding date and highest by day: DATE. Lowest Highest Total July ...6 64 70 86 72 " ...7 64 66 84 71 " ...8 63 67 81 70 " ...9 63 64 83 70 " ...10 57 62 86 72 " ...11 60 60 85 71 " ...12 60 60 85 71 Average Temperature ...704 Average highest and lowest...723 George Gift, aged eighteen years, son of the late Captain G. W. Gift of Napa, accidentally shot himself at Calistoga Wednesday. He was seated in a wagon, and the hammer of his gun is supposed to have come in contact with the wagon brake, discharging the contents of the firearm into the flesh of his left breast, the powder burning his clothes and flesh, and the shot ranging upward. He died about 7 p.m. WASHINGTON, July 12th.—It is said that the bouquet which Mrs. Scoville endeavored to convey to Guiteau the day preceding his execution had been charged with arsenic. On examination enough arsenic was found in it to kill a dozen men. London, July 12th, 7:30 p.M.—A dispatch from Paris says the explosion in Rue Louis Phillippe was the result of a fire, nobody having thought at the outbreak of the fire to cut off the gas. Twelve houses were destroyed, twenty persons killed and forty injured. One hundred persons are rendered homeless. A Varied Performance. Many wonder how Parkers' Ginger Tonic can perform such varied cures, thinking it essence of ginger, when in fact it is made from many valuable medicines which act beneficially on every diseased organ. F. CONRAD IS PREPARED TO FILL ALL ORDERS FOR wine casks, pipes and tanks. They are made in the most workmanlike manner, of thoroughly seasoned wood and the prices are low. Apply at the Anaheim Brewery. To Contractors. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY the undersigned up to July 25th, at I o'clock, P.M., for building a school house at Garden Grove, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file at the store of C. Howe, in Garden Grove. The successful bidder will be required to give sample bonds for the faithful performance of his contract. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. C. HOWE. Clerk of the Board of School Trustees, Garden Grove School District. IN THE PROBATE COURT. Notice for Publication of Time for Proving Will etc. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY P.Evans, deceased. Puruant to an order of this Court made this day, notice is hereby given that Monday, the third day of July, A.D. 1882, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the Court Room of this Court, in said County of Los Angeles has been appointed for hearing the application of Ann E. Evans, praying that a document now on his in this Court, purporting to be the last Will and testament of Henry P.Evans, at which time and place all persons interested therein may appear and contest the same. July 14th, 1882. A.W.POTTS,Clerk. By A.RIMPAU, Deputy. H.W.SCOTT,Esq. Attorney for Petitillon. Jy15-31 To be published once a week for three weeks in the Anaheim Gazette. PROF.W.A.PACKARD, TEACHER OF Vocal and Instrumental Music, ANAHEIM. WELLS. NOW IS THE TIME FOR THOSE WHO WANT good wells to have them put down. J.J.Moory is putting one down for Mr.J.Winters on the Miller's track. A well 100 feet deep only costs about $125 and will furnish plenty of water for a windmill, environe or horse-power pump. Don't put it off, but go and see him now. SIGNORET HOUSE. WELL FURNISHED AND WELL VENTILATED. Rooms to let by the day, week or month in the Signoret House. Cor. of Main and Turner Streets, (Opposite the Floo House) jy24-3m by MRS.WM.R.OLDEX. To the Public. GOODMAN & RIMPAU Of The DRY GOODS PALACE HAVE just finished MARKING THEIR GOODS DOWN to the Very Lowest Figure In order to induce sales, and thus make room for their SPRING STOCK In order to induce sales, and thus make room for their SPRING STOCK which will begin to arrive next month. POSITIVE BARGAINS Can be secured in every line of goods dealt in by us during the coming month, but it must be borne in mind that it is only by doing an exclusively CASH BUSINESS That we can give the bargains we do. THE GREAT STORM Of January 12th, 1882, which injured or destroyed scores of Windmills in Los Angeles County proved conclusively that the CALIFORNIA WINDMILL is the only one that can stand, uninjured, a heavy sale. Although some of nearly every other manufacturer was destroyd, so far as known every one of the California Mills put up by the underigned escaped injury. These Mills are so strongly made and so perfectly self-regulating that, when properly put up, it is almost impossible for a storm to injure them. It is also superior to other Mills in having an ADJUSTABLE STROKE, (4 different lengths) in the ease and noiselessness of its work, in the beauty of its design and finish and in the marvelous low prices at which it is sold. It will fright these Mills with Pumps and Tanks, and set them up in complete running order at the lowest possible rates. For further particulars call upon or address S. B. SMITZ, Anaheim, Cal., The General Agent for Los Angeles County. Planters' Hotel, ANAHEIM, CAL. J. E. STACKPOLE, - - Manager. THIS POPULAR HOTEL ESTABLISHED IN 1863, has just been thoroughly renovated throughout, and is now in such condition as to secure for guests the Very Best Accommodations. LUMBER YARD PLANING, SAWING, MOULDING MILLS. A. Guy Smith & Co. Planters' Hotel, ANAHEIM, CAL. J. E. STACKPOLE, - - Manager. THIS POPULAR HOTEL ESTABLISHED IN 1863, has just been thoroughly renovated throughout, and is now in such condition as to secure for guests the Very Best Accommodations. The Table will always be supplied with all the Delicacies to be obtained in the Market. An elegant Billiard Hall and Reading Room for amusement of Guests. The Bar supplied with only the best of Wines, Liquors & Cigars. FREE COACH to the House from all trains A Paying Business. AGENTS WANTED. We want an active, intelligent agent in every County, to take orders for THE PEOPLE'S CYCLOPEDIA. It is a Whole Library condensed into two super royal octavo volumes, Illustrated with numerous Colored Maps and over 5,000 Engravings, and brought down to 1891. This Treasury of Universal Knowledge is adapted to all people in all places. It is the Latest and most practical Cyclosedia that has ever been offered to the Public. Liberal Inducements to Agents. Address A. L. Bancroft & Co., Publishers, 721 Market Street, San Francisco, California. HOPKINS' ACADEMY, (Oakland, Cal.) Rev. H. E. JEWETT, Principal. THIS INSTITUTION, HERESTORE KNOWN AS Golden Gate Academy, will open Tuesday, A. M. July 18th, 1882. The Building and Grounds are undergoing extensive improvements. Classical, Literary, and English Courses, Telegraphy taught. Boys and young men received. Send for Prospectus to H. E. Jewett, Principal. CLERK'S OFFICE. Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles, June 12th, 1882. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT this office until July 24th, 1882, at 10 o'clock A.M., for the purchase of the Court House property in the city of Los Angeles. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Supervisors. A. W. POTTS, Clerk. LUMBER YARD PLANING, SAWING, AND MOULDING MILLS. OF A. Guy Smith & Co. Anaheim, NEAR THE RAILROAD DEPOT All Varieties of Pine, Redwood,and Spruce LUMBER! 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