anaheim-gazette 1882-12-23

WEEKLY GAZETTE. SATURDAY...DEC. 23, 1892 SUBSCRIPTION, per year, $2. CHRISTMAS. Only a few hours after this paper is read and the cry of "Merry Christmas" will be ringing out in nearly every household in the land. Heaven pity the families where children are, but where the cry is not heard; for what day that is generally observed is more peculiarly the children's day than the one that brings to the memory the Christ child? We are the most cosmopolitan nation on the face of the earth and our mode of celebrating Christmas is truly a cosmopolitan one. Our Christmas tree comes from Germany. Our Santa Claus was brought to New York by the old Knickerbockers from Holland. Hanging up the stocking to be filled with gifts came to us from Belgium or France, while the Merry Christmas and the Happy New Year are the old English greetings that have been chanted in the tight little island for centuries. Perhaps the Christian idea of Christmas, with its love, charity and forbearance, is most fully carried out in Sweden, where among other customs one prevails of setting out all the shoes of the different members of the family in a row, that during the coming year the family may live together in peace. Surely it is the day of all others when quarrels should be made up and friendships that have been broken should be renewed; for though many centuries have passed, the echo still is heard of that cry which rung out over the earth on the first Christmas day "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." It is heard now, and there are millions who believe it will be heard until the end of time. Men engaged in the battle of life may forget the deeper lessons that the clay teaches. Nay, they may have brought themselves to almost disbelieve in the incarnation, and all the benefits resulting from it; but hardened though they be at other times the child's cry of Merry Christmas rarely A TARiff Question. One of the most difficult questions with which Congress has to deal is the tariff question. There is such a clashing of interests, such diverse and antagonistic views upon the subject, that the moment the matter is approached there arises in all parts of the country such a clamor either of approval or disapproval, that it is no wonder Congress fights shy of the question. There are few statesmen ambitious of future preferment who have pronounced opinions on the tariff; for the history of legislation on this subject is full of reminders of how easy it is for a politician to wreck his future if he takes any pronounced or advanced ground. But it appears as if the crisis has come, and that the subject of tariff reform must of necessity be dealt with. The income derived by the Government from the internal revenue tax is so far in excess of all requirements, that taxation must be reduced, and the question which confronts Congress is, "from what productions shall the tariff be lifted?" Among the changes in the internal revenue laws which have been suggested is that of a reduction or total abolition of the tax on grape brandy, and as this is a question of considerable moment to the vignerons of Anaheim we deem it a duty to discuss it, and learn the views of those who will be affected by the proposed change. A pressure of work has prevented us from calling upon the Anaheim distillers and learning their views, but we shall endeavor to do so within a couple of weeks, so that our representatives in Congress may know in what light their interested constituents view the proposed change in the law. We had an opportunity yesterday, however, to learn from Mr. B. Dreyfus, the senior member of the firm of B. Dreyfus & Co., what he thought of the contemplated change. His views, briefly stated, are that he is in favor of the retention of the tax on spirits and of the law as it now stands, with the single exception that the brandy with which sweet wines are fortified should not be taxed. The present law is clear and explicit; it is thoroughly understood, and with the exception noted, it is as just and fair a law as it is possible to make. A reduction in the tax, or its total abolition, EDITOR GAZETTE you some figures farming in Westmorland fancy sketches of our productions in it is a relief to tame dreams of future cash returns. He of our best stock 1882, to Dec. 18th one year. He has son of 14 years, assisted by her daughter. The credit side gives turns, including a than he began these does not expect shows that he has he began the year so that he has four by sales. $30 less of stock could have been occupied with movements at the time. HENRY STEPHEN Cr. Beef cattle, sold Hay Butter Fruit Extra hay Hogs, fat and stock Pasturage. Total Dr. Reduction in cattle in stock Labor, hired. Total Net profits As he farms on acres, the other 2 for wild feed on profit per acre is likely making a combo per acre is far better and raisins and figured on paper, peected in the future culturist would be the poetry of his this pocket book. though many centuries have passed, the echo still is heard of that cry which rung out over the earth on the first Christmas day "Gloory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." It is heard now, and there are millions who believe it will be heard until the end of time. Men engaged in the battle of life may forget the deeper lessons that the clay teaches. Nay, they may have brought themselves to almost disbelieve in the incarnation, and all the benefits resulting from it; but hardened though they be at other times the child's cry of Merry Christmas rarely fails to touch the softer strings of the heart and bring back memories of old days, and of lessons taught at the mother's knee concerning the child Jesus and what he did for men. The idea of cremation instead of burial is making slow headway, and is not likely to become popular for a long time. Still it has its advocates, and they are active propagandists of the movement. "Cremation and Christianity" was the theme of a sermon by a Catholic priest in San Francisco last week. Among other things he said: "Cremation originated among the ancient nations prior to the Christian era. The cremation movement of modern times was started in Prussia in the year 1849; slumbered for a time, only to be revived in France in 1852; and after 1870 its progress was very rapid until 1874, when it attained its climax. Then for a time cremation was on the decline; but recently the topic has been extensively agitated by the press and the public, cremation clubs and societies have been organized all over the land, the attention of Congress has been drawn to it, and in San Francisco a petition is even now pending before the Freeholders for the legalizing of cremation by the Board-of Supervisors. It has grown to be a vital issue. Cremation is a social, moral and religious problem. It was a practice of the pagans and not of the Christians. Cremation is condemned by the character of its advocates, in which are included infidels, atheists, materialists, liberals and demagogues. It is not in accordance with the Christian dogma of the resurrection; is hostile to all sentiments of delicacy and respect for the dead; it looks to the ultimate destruction of the Church, and lacks the sanction of the Scripture. For these reasons," concluded the reverend gentleman, "cremation should not receive the countenance of civilized countries." Boston, December 17th.—There is a case believed to be genuine leprosy in the Alms-house at Salem. Charles Derby, the victim, arrived from San Francisco a week ago. He is well educated, and for some years was chief botanist at Honolulu to Queen Emma. He has been isolated, and his clothing burned. We know Derby well. He is a highly accomplished gentleman, a professional botanist and an athlete of great skill. At the time of our intimate acquaintance with him he was proprietor of the Royal Hawaiian Theatre at Honolulu, and we knew him to We had an opportunity yesterday, however, to learn from Mr. B. Dreyfus, the senior member of the firm of B. Dreyfus & Co., what he thought of the contemplated change. His views, briefly stated, are that he is in favor of the retention of the tax on spirits and of the law as it now stands, with the single exception that the brandy with which sweet wines are fortified should not be taxed. The present law is clear and explicit; it is thoroughly understood, and with the exception noted, it is as just and fair a law as it is possible to make. A reduction in the tax, or its total abolition, would not, in Mr. Dreyfus' opinion be favorable to the producer. It brandy is worth $3 per gallon, with a tax of 90 cents, it will be worth only $2.10 per gallon if the tax is taken off. How then, is the producer benefited? It is not true, as has been stated, that the cheaper article the greater the consumption. That rule may hold good in some cases, but it is certainly not good in the present instance. Since the establishment of bonded warehouses there is no hardship to the producer in the present tax. He can allow his stock to remain in the warehouse for three years, and it is now proposed to amend the law in this respect so as to permit the storage of brandy for five years. The abolition of the tax would, Mr. Dreyfus thinks, work harm to the producer, of grape brandy and open the way for gross fraud. It would stimulate and encourage the practice of adulteration, for with spirits as a base, all manner of alcoholic liquors can be produced. The oft-quoted remark, that wine can be made from anything—even from grapes, is apropos here; for from a barrel of spirits the skillful mixer could produce grape brandy, cognac, whisky, gin, rum, etc., etc. Whoever could produce spirit at the least cost would be the gainers by the abolition of the tax; and in the production of spirits the grape grower cannot compete with the corn raiser; hence it is to the interest of grape growers that the present tax should be retained. The State Viticultural Commission at a recent session adopted, among other resolutions, the following: Fourth—That in order to encourage the improvement and production of all spirits intended for consumption as beverages or for medicinal purposes, by giving them sufficient age, the Federal Government should allow spirits to remain in bond at least five years, and should grant for every year they remain in bond, not exceeding five years, a rebate of the tax on the same of 2 per cent. Fifth—That wine manufacturers be allowed to use pure grape spirits in all necessary fortifications of pure wine, without paying a tax on the spirits so used, so long as the wines so ratified do not exceed 20 per cent. In alcoholic strength, and provided that it be used for wines in which no ingredient is used either in fermentation or subsequent compounding that does not proceed from grapes. Sixth—That leakage be allowed to be supplied in spirits in bond. Seventh—That duty on raisins be retained as at present. Net profits As he farms on acres, the other 20 for wild feed on profit per acre is by making a compartment per acre is far better and raisins and figured on paper peeled in the future culturist would die by poetry of his own this pocket book on on the part of man forms of farming done in Westminster poetry and then by and by compose of the smallest example of a purse corn-land farm double these figures. I omitted in my Spruce to S. T. H Since then, Chasst 9½ acres for $1000 W. Damron, 20 a Davis, 40 acres at Jr., 40 acres at $20 acres at $40 p 40 acres at $27£ HERR MOST, has been langish for applauding through the colony gesting the "remedy for the eaves arrived in New York while his welcome munistic society press did not accrue which his abilities titled him to. In him. Referring situate the World. "Herr Most is son, whose perspiration free beer." The Tribune: riety seems to be has been in jail probably if he hails in there still." The Times: "not earn a reputable Socialistic fire newspaper. His key. There are and when he witticular sentence gets red in the f" The Herald: hand-organ business Boston, December 17th. — There is a case believed to be genuine leprosy in the Almshouse at Salem. Charles Derby, the victim, arrived from San Francisco a week ago. He is well educated, and for some years was chief botanist at Honolulu to Queen Emma. He has been isolated, and his clothing burned. We know Derby well. He is a highly accomplished gentleman, a professional botanist and an athlete of great skill. At the time of our intimate acquaintance with him he was proprietor of the Royal Hawaiian Theatre at Honolulu, and we knew him to be a severe moralist, frugal and abstemious in his habits. We mention these facts to show that the prevalent idea that leprosy can only be contracted by long and intimate association and contact with infected persons is a mistake; for if it were so, Derby would never have been a victim to the disease. That leprosy is not more common in this State has always appeared to us strange, for the Chinese afflicted with it have not been isolated as strictly as they ought to have been. While there have been many instances of persons dropping into satire while making their wills, the books in which deeds transferring property are recorded seldom bear evidence of indulgence of a satirical propensity. An instance, however, of the latter is reported from West Virginia. A deed of a piece of land known as the Lava Beds, which has been in litigation for many years, describes the property as bounded "on the north by a receiver, on the east by an assignee, on the west by a trustee, and on the south by an injunction." San Diego, Dec. 20th. — Articles of incorporation of the National City and Cajon Valley Narrow-gauge Railroad were filed yesterday. It is proposed to construct a narrow-gauge railroad from the Cajon Valley via Spring Valley to National City. The road will be about twenty-five miles long. The survey has already been made, and the work of building the road will be commenced immediately. It is expected to be finished in a short time, as there are no difficulties of grade, etc. WASHINGTON, Dec. 19th. — Nolan of Albany will to-day introduce in the House a bill to abolish the Internal Revenue tax on fermented liquors and for other purposes. Besides abolishing the tax, it would repeal all statutes regarding brewers' bonds, and prescribe methods of collecting the beer tax. It is proposed that it shall take effect on March 1, 1883. QUEREC, Dec. 19th. — The Archbishop of Quebec has warned the faithful not to accept invitations for the Masonic ball in honor of the Grand Lodge. A FARMER'S BALANCE SHEET EDITOR GAZETTE:—I would like to give you some figures on the actual profits of farming in Westminster. We have so many fancy sketches of the profitableness of various productions in Southern California, that it is a relief to turn from expectations and dreams of future possibilities to real life and cash returns. Here is a balance sheet of one of our best stock farmers, from Jan. 1st, 1882, to Dec. 18th, 1882, a little less than one year. He has had the assistance of his son of 14 years, and his wife has been assisted by her daughters of 16 and 11 years. The credit side gives the actual money returns, including also 40 tons of hay more than he began the year with, and which he does not expect to use. The debit side shows that he has 8 head of cattle less than he began the year with, of which 4 died, so that he has only reduced his stock four by sales. He is also carrying $30 less of stock hogs. The labor hired could have been done by himself but he was occupied with making permanent improvements at the time. HENRY STEPHENS, Jan. 1st to Dec. 18th. Cr. Beef cattle, sold ... $528.80 Hay ... $112.00 Butter ... $480.55 Fruit ... $50.00 Extra hay ... $320.00 Hogs, fat and stock, sold ... $723.00 Pasturage ... $53.00 Total ... $2267.35 Dr. Reduction in cattle ... $250.00 in stock hogs ... $30.00 Labor, hired ... $60.00 Total ... $340.00 Net profits ... $1927.35 As he farms only 60 acres out of his 80 acres, the other 20 acres being only useful for wild feed on the defective land, the profit per acre is over $30, and he is certainly making a comfortable living. The profit per acre is far below the profits of oranges and raisins and orchard fruit culture, as figured on paper, or that may be fairly expected in the future. But many a pure horticulturist would like to exchange some of the poetry of his business for a division of this pocket book. And it might be wisdom PACIFIC COAST NEWS. Eggs were retailing at Missoula, M. T., last week for $1 per dozen. The body of Willis Byus was found on the desert, ten miles from Calico, last week. He died from natural causes. Sarah Kerr, a domestic employed by a San Francisco family, was scolded by her mistress for inattention to duty, and she almost immediately swallowed a quantity of carbolic acid, which caused her death. Lient. Col. Schofield, of the Sixth Cavalry, commanding Fort Apache, A. T., committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a revolver on Sunday. He had been ill, and was doubtless temporarily insane. A man crazed with drink took possession of the Catholic Church at Helena, M. T., the other day, and held it for some time, the officers thinking he was armed, first getting assistance before they ventured to make an arrest. William Saunders, editor and proprietor of the Woodland (Yolo county) Democrat, publishes the only Sunday evening paper in the United States. Mr. Saunders is a Seventh-Day Adventist in religion, and strictly observes Saturday as a day of rest, publishing no paper on that day, but issuing one Sunday evening in place of Saturday. The slickens from the hydraulic mines has at last been found at least good for one thing. It makes an excellent fire-proof cement. A few years ago some plasterers at Marysville run out of lime while building a furnace at the water works, and as an experiment the slickens was used as a cement, and is to-day still holding the bricks of the furnace. George W. Smith recently purchased an old building at Scott's Bar, Cal., that had formerly been occupied as an express office, and large quantities of gold dust had been handled over the counter. Thinking it would pay to clean up the ground under the building, he did so, and his labors were rewarded to the extent of $600 in gold dust. Orders have been issued changing the terminus of the postal route over the Southern Pacific Railroad from Deming to Los Angeles. WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—Cassidy of Nevada has introduced a bill substantially the same as Edmunds regarding bigamy in the Territories and embodying the recommendation of the Utah Commission, and provides that the wife may testify against the husband in a prosecution for polygamy. It makes the crime of polygamy perpetual, and chimpels the attendance of witnesses by attachment. Got it Awfully. A minister who went about talking spiritualism ventured up Tar river the other day and called at a house whose mistress was very deaf. When the old lady finally opened the door the good man asked: "Are there any spiritualists living here?" "No," she replied, "but they have got it awfully over at the next house," and then slammed the door in his face. For Purifying the Blood, Liver Complaint, Bilious and Sick Headache, Epilepsy, Constipation, Jaundice call for Swayne's Pills every time. Try a box. What Women Should Use. Dyspepsia, weak back, despondency and other troubles caused me fearful suffering, but Parker's Ginger Tonic makes me feel like a new being. A great remedy. Every woman should use it. Mrs. Garita, Pittaburg. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. MAN TO CUT STOVE WOOD BY THE CORD. Apply to R.H.GILMAN, Anaheim. 25,000 MUSCAT GRAPE ROOTS FOR SALE AT ONE COAT apiece. I will take a contract to plant the above cuttings anywhere in Los Angeles county. For further particulars apply to J.S.DEMING, dec23-1m. Garden Grove. PRUNING. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY NOTIFIES OWNERS of vineyards who wish to have them pruned that he is ready to prune young and old vines yards at short notice. Fifteen years experience and practice in Anaheim enables him to do the work to the satisfaction of ever body, dec23-lim. ABRAN AGUILAR. Masonic Notice. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF ANAHEIM Lodge No 207 F and A.M., are notified to attend a special meeting of said Lodge at Masonic Hall on Wednesday, December 27th, 1882, at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of installation. As he farms only 60 acres out of his 80 acres, the other 20 acres being only useful for wild feed on the defective land, the profit per acre is over $30, and he is certainly making a comfortable living. The profit per acre is far below the profits of oranges and raisins and orchard fruit culture, as figured on paper, or that may be fairly expected in the future. But many a pure horticulturist would like to exchange some of the poetry of his business for a division of this pocket book. And it might be wisdom on the part of many to combine these two forms of farming, fruit and stock, as can be done in Westminster. They can thus take the poetry and the profit together at once, and by and by combine both profits, or dispose of the smaller one or the one least suited to their tastes. I have given you an example of a pure stock farm. Some of our corn-land farmers could, I understand, double these figures. I omitted in my last report of sales, Alfred Spruce to S. T. Ranous, 40 acres for $2300. Since then, Chas. Blackman to Jean Colin, 9 acres for $1000. Also by the trustee to J. W. Damron, 20 acres at $45 per acre. Jesse Davis, 40 acres at $40 per acre. John Brush Jr., 40 acres at $10 per acre. John R. Davis, 20 acres at $40 per acre, and F. J. Rogers, 40 acres at $27½ per acre. Herr Most, the notorious socialist who has been languishing in an English prison for applauding the murder of the Czar through the columns of his paper, and suggesting the "removal" of other rulers as a remedy for the existing state of affairs, arrived in New York a few days ago; and while his welcome from the various communistic societies was cordial enough, the press did not accord him that consideration which his abilities as a social firebrand entitled him to. In fact, they poked fun at him. Referring to his speech at Cooper Institute the World said: "Herr Most is a sadly muddle-headed person, whose personal appearance seemed to favor free beer." The Tribune: "His sole claim to notoriety seems to be that he is a foreigner who has been in jail about a dozen times, and probably if he had his deserts he would be in there still." The Times: "As an orator, Most would not earn a reputation, as he did by spitting Socialistic fire through the columns of a newspaper. His voice is pitched in a high key. There are no modulations in its tones, and when he wishes to emphasize any particular sentence he simply screeches and gets red in the face." The Herald: "He had better take to the hand-organ business at once." At the meeting of the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco on Tuesday, Dr. C. J. Sketoaley, an ostrich farmer from South Africa, read a paper on "Ostrich Farming." He said that in Africa an ostrich skin was George W. Smith recently purchased an old building at Scott's Bar, Cal., that had formerly been occupied as an express office, and large quantities of gold dust had been handled over the counter. Thinking it would pay to clean up the ground under the building, he did so, and his labors were rewarded to the extent of $600 in gold dust. Orders have been issued changing the terminus of the postal route over the Southern Pacific Railroad from Dening to Los Angeles. The terminus in future will be San Francisco, at which place all postal route agents are to report hereafter. This will compel the agents residing in Los Angeles to move to that city or resign. A singular and painful accident occurred in Truckee Saturday morning. While a man by the name of Miller Smith was in the act of unhilting a horse in the stable of Goulden Bros., from some cause the halter rope became entangled around his right hand, and while trying to extricate it the horse gave a spring, tightening the rope so suddenly that a portion of the hand instantly dropped to the floor, being completely severed. Boy Bandits. Marysville, Dec. 19th—There was a moving scene in the Superior Court today, when Judge Keyser passed sentence on Willie Sterp, Joseph McInerney and Wm. Smith, the truant schoolboys of San Francisco, who played the role of bandits in robbing a Chinaman on the road near Wheatland last September. Smith was tried and convicted last Friday, and the other two boys pleaded guilty to day. They were each sentenced to imprisonment at San Quentin for one year. Their fathers were present, and one of them shed tears while sentence was being pronounced. One of the culprits wept bitterly, and the Court and spectators were deeply moved. In passing sentence, the presiding Judge said: "I have been struck with the statement of Smith boy during the trial: 'When we stopped the Chinananian I at first supposed we were only going to have some fun with him by stoning him, as that's the way boys have fun with Chinamen in San Francisco.'" The Judge said the sentence would have been lighter if the law did not demand at least one year's imprisonment. The boys were remanded to the care of the Sheriff until the further order of the Court. A petition will be sent to the Governor, signed by the Judge, jury and others. There seems to be nothing criminal in the character of the boys, and their act of robbery is believed to have been a mere imitation of hoodlumism. —The following real estate transactions occurred during the week: Mrs. Clementina Langenberger to T A Darling, lots 12, 13, 30 and 31, blk A, Guinn's addition to Anaheim; $65. Alfred Robson, Trustee, to Perry Abercrombie—S₂ of SW₁ Sec 9, T 5 S, R 10 W; $140. Perry Abercrombie and E E, his wife, to Annie Maria Lowell—same as last; $450. PRUNING. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY NOTIFIES OWNERS OF VINEYards who wish to have them pruned that he is ready to prune young and old vineyards at short notice. Fifteen years experience and practice in Anaheim enables him to do the work to the satisfaction of ever body, deci-lim. ABRAN AGUILAR. Masonic Notice. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF ANAHEIM Lodge No. 207 F and A M., are notified to attend a special meeting of said Lodge at Masonic Hall on Wednesday, December 21th, 1882, at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of installation. Sojourning breehnirn in good standing are cordially invited to attend. By order of the W.M. J.S.GARDINER, Secretary. A Card. THE UNDERSIGNED WHO HAS BEEN FOR THE past two years delivering meat in Anaheim will on next Tuesday begin business on his own account, and will deliver first-class meat to his patrons on every Tuesday and Saturday. While thankking the public for past fares he hopes by strict attention to business and fair dealing, receive a fair share of the public patronage. J.WALTON dec-11t Take Notice. THE MEAT BUSINESS OF S. EDWARDS WILL be continued as usual in Anaheim, any representations by former drivers to the contrary in withstanding Jacob Walton is no longer employed as driver by me, and is not authorized to collect unpaid bills. After January 1st, 1883, the business will be conducted by my sons. The continued patronage of the people Anaheim and vicinity is respect fully solicited. SAMSON EDWARDS. Fruit Trees. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS OPENED A TREE Yard at Santa Ana, and will have sample trees at Tim Carroll's place in Anaheim and at R H. Gilman's place in North Anaheim. As soon as sufficient orders are received to make up a wagon load, the trees will be delivered at an appointed time. All the trees are choice, clean and healthy, and are free from insect pests, but to satisfy all I have decided to thoroughly disinfect them before delivering any. Following is the price list. Apricots, each ... 15 to 25 Bartlett Pears ... 22 to 26 Dwarf Pearls ( fine trees ) ... 25 to 26 Apple ... 15 to 26 Dwarf Apple ... 20 to 26 Peaches ... 20 to 26 Nectarines ... 20 to 26 Plums and Prunes ... 20 to 26 English Walnut... 3 yrs old, 6 to 9 feet ... 15 to 26 Preparaturus Walnut from France... 1 yr ... 35 to 40 Also 300 nuts of above... 500 PEAN SEEDLINGS. A choice lot of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs etc. European Linden "Weeping." Rosemary Willows "Weeping." Maple Seedlings. Mountain Ash, Snow Balls, Lilacs in variety. Evergreens in variety. dec-23 Au Revoir 1882. Welcome, 1883. THE MEMBERS OF THE ANAHEIM SOCIAL CLUB will celebrate the event of the new year by a Grand Ball AT KROEGER'S HALL, New Year's Ev'g, Jan. 1, 1883, Net profits & Co. As it is used sequent com-mor grapes to be re-revised—That at present—That at present Socialistic fire through the columns of a newspaper. His voice is pitched in a high key. There are no modulations in its tones, and when he wishes to emphasize any particular sentence he simply screeches and gets red in the face. The Herald: "He had better take to the hand-organ business at once." At the meeting of the Academy of Sciences in San Francisco on Tuesday, Dr. C. J. Sketoaley, an ostrich farmer from South Africa, read a paper on "Ostrich Farming." He said that in Africa an ostrich skin was worth $125. The birds are afraid of dogs, and often kill themselves in trying to get out of an enclosure when a dog enters. Each set of ostriches, consisting of a cock and two hens, should have a camp of from one to two acres in extent. The eggs should be hatched in incubators. If the eggs are taken from the birds as laid, they will deposit from seventy to ninety a year; if left to hatch naturally, from thirty to forty may be expected. Young birds are first plucked when six months old. The feathers are cut every seven or eight months afterward. The first year the feathers yielded by each will average $25; the second year, $45; the third, $60; and the fourth, $75; then they are fully matured and will realize from $70 to $90 per annum. In their sixth year they are worth from $800 to $2,000 a pair. Cutting the feathers is the best plan. The annual export of feathers from South Africa amounts to $6,500,000. Many ostrich farmers clear $200,000 per year. A feather costing $15 here is worth $1 25 in South Africa. WASHINGTON, Dec. 18th. — Representative Dezendorf of Virginia, at the earliest opportunity, will introduce a bill prohibiting any person who holds a public trust or office of any kind from being a member of any central, executive or any other committee of a political organization, or from being a delegate to a convention in a political party, and from the control of the political action of his subordinates. It also prohibits any person from taking part in any campaign as a speaker or canvasser during the hours for which he is employed by the Government. The penalty for violation of the provisions of the bill is dismissal from office and ineligibility for reappointment for five years. —The following real estate transactions occurred during the week: Mrs. Clementina Langenberger to T A Darling, lots 12, 13, 30 and 31, blk A, Guinn's addition to Anaheim; $65. Alfred Robinson, Trustee, to Perry Abercrombie—S½ of SW¼ Sec 9, T 5 S, R 10 W; $140. Perry Abercrombie and E E, his wife, to Annie Maria Lowell—same as last; $450. Jesse Davis and Sarah, his wife, to Jacob Walton—N½ of SW¼ of NE¼ Sec 2, T 5 S, R 11 W; $800. A Robinson, trustee, to John Steiner—N E¼ of SE¼ Sec 21, T 5 S, R 10 W; $1120. Edward D Gibson, Fielding H Gibson, Brace S Gibson and Blanche A Gibson to Erwin Barr—1¼ acres in lot 5, Anaheim Extension; $1700. BORN. At Upper Santa Ana, Dec. 18, to the wife of C. Bush, a daughter. MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, near Anaheim, Dec. 21st, by Rev. J. A. Emery, Searle M. Wren to Miss Minnie C. Hanna. At Downey, Dec. 13, Mr. W. T. Kendrick to Miss Lutie Derby. In Los Angeles, Dec. 16th, J. F. Terry to Miss Dora Stright. On board the schooner Ida, by Capt. Hillyer, Dec. 14, N. R. English and Miss Ada A. Spier; of Santa Ana. In Anaheim, Dec. 10th, by Justice Gannon, Robert L. Fisher to Minnie M. Pettit. In Anaheim, Dec. 16th, by Justice Gannon, Jose La Cruz Serrano to Maria Ygnacio Ramirez. In Los Angeles, Dec. 20th, Mr. Henry M. Cain and Adela Carlin. DIED. In Los Angeles, Dec. 14, L.N. Irwin, aged 63 years. In Los Angeles, Dec. 16, Bernard Schorsch, aged 18 years. With Diamond Dyes any lady can get as good results as the best practical dyer. Every dye warranted true to name and sample. Au Revoir 1882. Welcome, 1883. THE MEMBERS OF THE ANAHEIM SOCIAL CLUB will celebrate the event of the new year by a Grand Ball AT KROEGER'S HALL, New Year's Ev'g, Jan. 1, 1883, To which the public are invited. A fine String Band has been engaged for the occasion, and the committee will spare no pains to render the evening an enjoyable one for their patrons. Floor Managers. C.E. Stone, A.Rimpau, C.O.Rust, L.Browning, H.Bremermann, J.Langenberger, C.W.Alma. Grand March at 9 o'clock sharp. Admission: Gentlemen $1. Ladies free. Fruit Farm For Sale AT GARDEN GROVE. 40 ACBES OF LAND, HIGHLY IMPROVED, good house, 14x20 with kitchen 12x16 story and half. 2 Flowing Artesian Wells Which irrigate the whole farm. Fruit Dryer which cost $90. 12 acres of bearing Fruit Trees APPLES, PEARS, PLUMS, CHERRIES, PEACH, APRICOT, ORANGE, LEMON, Erc., Erc., Erc. 13 acres of bearing Vineyard. The balance of the farm is good corn and pasture land. Two cows and calves, and four horses have been constantly fed from the farm. There is also an extensive Fish Pond well stocked with carp. If applied for immediately, the property can be had for $4500-$2500 in cash and $2600 payable in two years. For further particulars apply to J.S.Deming, on the premises. or to JOHN HANNA, Anaheim GRAND OPENING AT THE DRY GOODS PALACE. Our Mr. Goodman has just returned from San Francisco, not from the Eastern Markets, but we assure our customers and patrons that the prices in the future in our establishment will be such that cannot be beat in any outside of San Francisco. The stock we are just now opening is the Largest and best Selected that ever came to Anaheim. It consists of all the Latest Styles in Every Line, and we particularly call the attention of the public to examine our prices and patronize us. We feel safe to say They can Save Money by Buying from us. Our aim is to keep all the trade of the surrounding country. Our Motto hereafter is "QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS." CASH will tell whether we can sell cheaper than any place outside of San Francisco. Our stock is too numerous to mention everything in detail, but it consists of a FULL LINE OF LADIES DRESS GOODS, UNDERWEAR, LACES, RIBBONS, HOSIERY, SILKS AND SATINS, TRIMMINGS of all kinds, Flannels, Shawls, All kinds of KNIT GOODS for Ladies and Children, and especially a fine lot of RUNING. NED HEREBY NOTIFIES OWNwho wish to have them pruned grune young and old vineyards at two years experience and practice him to do the work to the satisABRAN AGUILAR. ONIC Notice. MEMBERS OF ANAHEIM F and A M., are notified to attending of said Lodge at Masonic Hall member 27th, 1882, at 7:30 p.m. for illiation. in good standing are cordially seen in good standing are cordially A Card. WHO HAS BEEN FOR wars delivering meat in Anaheim. begin business on his own acceler first-class meal to his patrons and Saturday. While thanking are hopes by strict attention dealing, to receive a fair share of J. WALTON. ke Notice. NESS OF S. EDWARDS WILL usual in Anaheim, any representadrivers to the contrary notwithalion is no longer employed as not authorized to collect unpaid by lst, 1883, the business will be na. The continued patronage of tim and vicinity is respectfully soSAMSON EDWARDS. it Trees. NED HAS OPENED A TREE ana, and will have sample trees at anaheim and at R H. Gilman's heim. As soon as sufficient orders up a wagon-load, the trees will pointed time choice, clean and healthy, and are but to satisfy all I have dedisinfect them before delivering the price list. 15 to 25¢ 22½ to 25¢ 25 to 30¢ 15 to 25£ 20 to 25£ 20 to 25£ 20 to 25£ 20 to 25£ yrs old, 6 to 9 feet...15 to 25¢ from France, 1 yr...35 to 40¢ above. 500 PECAN SEEDLINGS. imental Trees, Shrubs, etc. Weeping." flows "Weeping." Seedlings, Mountain Ash, Snow Balls, Lilacs in variety. Evergreens in variety. E. SIBLEY. LOOK OUT FOR HIPPOLYTE CAHEN'S GRAND DISPLAY OF HOLIDAY GOODS, CONSISTING OF TOYS, FANCY GLASSWARE, FANCY CHINAWARE, PLATED WARE, FANCY GOODS. READY FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th. THE GREAT STORM TOYS, FANCY GLASSWARE, FANCY CHINAWARE, PLATED WARE, FANCY GOODS. READY FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th. 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 gale. Although some of nearly every other manufacture was destroyed, so far as known every one of the California Mills put up by the undersigned 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 marvelously low price at which it is sold, I will furnish 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 N. B. SMITH, Anaheim, Cal., The General Agent for Los Angeles County. WASHINGTON Meat Market! CENTRE STREET, ANAHEIM, C. E LEONARD, Proprietor. THE PATRONAGE OF THE PEOPLE OF ANAheim and vicinity is respectfully solicited. ERRORS OF YOUTH. A gentleman who suffered for years from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the effects of youthful indigestion, will, for the sake of suffering humanity, send free to all who need it, the recipe and direction for making the simple remedy by which he was cured. Sufferers wishing to profit by the advertiser's experience can do so by addressing in perfect confidence, JOHN R. OGDEN, 42 Cedar St., New York. P. PELLEGRIN, PRACTICAL Watchmaker and Jeweler, CENTER ST., - ANAHEIM Repairing of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry done promptly and warranted. Sole Agent for the Johnston Optical Co.'s Improv-Spectacles and Eye-Glasses (interchangeable). Im proved Eye Tester to perfectly suit the eye. TO TAXPAYERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE TAXES of the Town of Anaheim for the fiscal year 1882-83 are now due and payable. The said taxes are payable to me at my office at the Bank of Anaheim every day except Sundays and legal holidays, between the hours of 10 o'clock A.M. and 2 o'clock P.M. F. W. TYLER, Town Marshal and ex-officio Tax Collector, sept 18