anaheim-gazette 1887-01-22

WEEKLY GAZETTE SATURDAY JANUARY 22, 1887 Kleinigkeiten. Items of News and Correspondence on all live subjects are solicited by the editor. Be brief, and write directly to the point. All communications must be signed by the author, not for publication but for the information of the editor. Have you got your seat engaged for the Minstrel Entertainment on Monday? Extra copies of the Gazette can be purchased at the store of J. Hulsen. Don't fail to see the imitable Hodges in his latest specialty on Monday night. Smiles begin at 8 o'clock on Monday, Anaheim Minatrols. The Supervisors have engaged Dr. Cowper to look after glandered horses, at a salary of $10 per day when employed. We congratulate our friend J. Purcell Boring of Orange on his marriage, chronicled under the appropriate head, and hope he will have a long life of married happiness. S. A. Dennis, the painter, has removed his shop to the two-story building on Leemon street, where he will be found ready at all times to do the best of painting at the lowest rates. And still excursion trains roll into Los Angeles! The Emmis party of 16 cars arrived on Monday, the Pullman party on Tuesday with 250 people, and the Sunset party of 225 people. During the first part of the week the price of hay was quoted at $15 per ton, and —The Westminster correspondent of the Times writes: An application is now in Washington to have our mail stage leave here early enough to connect at Anaheim with the afternoon train to Los Angeles. Our stage always waits at Anaheim depot for the afternoon train from Los Angeles at 5:45 P.M. Henry Stevens is one of our best farmers and dairymen. He keeps his books in all details, and his place is a model. For the past year 12 milch cows have yielded him a profit of $43.50 each, besides milk and butter consumed by the family, and 12 calves raised. The ostriches have all been removed to the new farm in North Anaheim. The transfer of the birds was accomplished without mishap, General Manager Northam handling the fragile creatures with an ease and skill which strengthens the suspicion that he is a Madrasee Prince in disguise, sojourning in Anaheim temporarily for the benefit of his health. Mr. Atherton, an expert ostrich keeper, will hereafter assist Manager Northam in caring for the farm. While driving home in the dark a few nights ago, Domingo Bastanchuri and his wife and young lady relative were seriously hurt by the upsetting of the wagon. Mrs. Bastanchuri's shoulder was dislocated, the young lady's hip was broken, and Bastanchuri was considerably bruised. The ladies' injuries which were attended to by Dr. Bullard, will confuse them to the house for a long time. The Superintendent of the A. U. W. Co. reports that by Monday ten heads of water will be delivered to irrigators through the upper canal, if no untoward accident occurs. There is a large demand for water, but it will soon be satiated if the ditch will deliver such a large volume as that. Everything on the ditch is now apparently in appliple order, and there is every prospect that the run of water will be continuous. GLOVE The Railroad to Anaheim The Genus Croake Himself in a Railroad Notes from its Along The Doubting Thomas pation gone. Those people who are never they are unhappy, whoance even if they have who without reason looks of everything, will not inform we are enable regarding the railroad pleasure to know, however comparatively few such it must be confessed that hideous lot of noise. The railroad to Anaheim always has been a fixed above referred to never loudly-expressed doubt upon more sensible people generally knows what it and its consistent iteration of the railroad prospect not the irresponsible utterable journal, as the end endeavored to make the are now enabled to announce of Mr. F. T. Perris, the California Southern line of the Riverside, Santa Ana R. R. will be running later months and as much as procured. Mr. Perris will day and suggested that be prepared forthwith as require them immediate S. A. Dennis, the painter, has removed his shop to the two-story building on Lemon street, where he will be found ready at all times to do the best of painting at the lowest rates. And still excursion trains roll into Los Angeles! The Ennis party of 16 cars arrived on Monday, the Pullman party on Tuesday with 250 people, and the Sunset party of 225 people. During the first part of the week the price of hay was quoted at $15 per ton, and in some instances still higher prices were asked. Potatoes were quoted at $2 per hundred pounds. A large number of tickets have already been sold for the entertainment to be given on next Monday evening, January 24th, by the Anaheim Minstrel Troupe. The boys are deserving of the great success which will no doubt attend the affair. Only seven street lamps of the consignment ordered by the Town Trustees remain to be put in position along the streets in town. It was necessarily deferred to place them, on account of the gas mains not extending to the points where it is desired to erect them. F. M. Dennis, an inmate of the Sisters' Hospital at Los Angeles committed suicide on Sunday morning by shooting himself. Decased was about 45 years of age, and came from Sacramento, and his suicide was doubtless caused by a hopeless illness. We are requested to say that the failure of the Fairview boys to play the announced game of baseball is due to the fact that they do not believe in ball-playing on Sunday. On any other day they will be willing to contest a game. J. B. Smith, who arrived from the East recently with his family, has purchased the meat market business of J. C. Stege. Mr. Stege is affected by a bronchial trouble which he thinks will be improved by the drier atmosphere of South Riverside, to which place he will remove next week. Orchardists are pruning their walnut trees at present, and some growers have thinned out the branches considerably. The trimming of semi-tropical fruit trees has been going on for some time past. It is said that when the trees are properly pruned and trimmed the fruit will be larger and of better quality the following season. The town boys had a game of baseball among themselves at the Fairview Ball grounds last Sunday. It is proposed to clear the short grass from the grounds, which will make as desirable a place for playing ball as can be found anywhere, as - The Superintendent of the A. U. W. Co. reports that by Monday ten heads of water will be delivered to irrigators through the upper canal, if no untoward accident occurs. There is a large demand for water, but it will soon be satiated if the ditch will deliver such a large volume as that. Everything on the ditch is now apparently in apple pie order, and there is every prospect that the run of water will be continuous. - The contested election case of Dunkelberger vs. Rowan, the Republican and Democratic candidates respectively for Supervisor from the city of Los Angeles was decided on Tuesday in favor of T. E. Rowan. His opponent claimed that fraud had been practiced in the Sixth precinct, but a recount of the votes gave plaintiff but two more than the election board awarded him. - Many property owners in town, who are intent on having their homes look neat and tasty, are having their hedges trimmed, the brush cleared from the sidewalks and the shabby-looking fences whitewashed. Such work is appreciated by the many newcomers who are daily arriving. - Nurserymen in this valley have already issued their annual catalogues of fruit trees. It is supposed that a large area will be planted in orange trees this season, as well as the semi-tropical varieties of fruit trees, such as apples, pears, nectarines and other fruits which are adapted to canning and preservation. - The primary department of the Anaheim public schools is coached with children, many having begun their first term at the opening of the school two weeks ago. The teacher has arranged so that half of the total number can attend school in the morning and the other half in the afternoon. - Flocks of wild geese are making their flight from the northern lakes to the swamps between Anaheim and the coast. The birds travel considerably at night, flying low at this time, and their successive "honks" are plainly heard when passing over. - The work of making sidewalks along Philadelphia street, the new thoroughfare that has been run through the Metz tract, from Center to Santa Ana streets, has been completed. The grading of the street has also been finished. - It was found necessary to close the water company's ditch when the grading of Broadway was commenced from Los Angeles to Olive streets. The ditch has been reconstructed on the south side of the street, and runs along close to the sidewalk. of the railroad prospectors not irresponsible until liable journal, as the end endeavored to make the railroad line of the Riverside, Santa Ana R. R. will be running later months and as much as possible procured. Mr. Perris will day and suggested that he be prepared forthwith as required them immediately ceded his choice of ground at once taken by a number procure the land indicated. How do you like the six Croakers? The work of building side and through the canyon by reason of the difficulty. The delay is unavoidable circumstances not under company, who are as anxious that the work be pushed. The rumor that W. T. C. Hewes, and the people offered the railroad company their line between a Modena point is still in doubt. They will have the effect of stimulating Santa Ana to greater rights of way, a proceeding stand is being attended with. As illustrating the effect by the advent of a raffle lands, in San Bernardino erred. The Atchison compiled their line to that place secured a bond on a piece of the 8th of this month for $3 anything down. He cut price to aggregate $39,000 worth of lots on Tuesday. A surveying corps of these are at work in the Yorba object is not clearly apparent said their intention is to run Bernardino to Los Angeles able to the foothills, thus plow road between their two rails have been received and yards to be used in the build Bernardino and Los Angeles building for storage of矿 been finished. At the west side stone and brick work house and turntable is fin stone masons are now at work trions of the roundhouse. The Chinamen are still at work clinging the yards. A land and townsite company of members of the A. T. and The town boys had a game of baseball among themselves at the Fairview ball grounds last Sunday. It is proposed to clear the short grass from the grounds, which will make as desirable a place for playing ball as can be found anywhere, as there are no trees on the grounds which would interfere with the playing. Dr. T. G. Gale and his daughter Lorena attempted to cross the Southern Pacific Railroad track at Los Angeles Saturday in front of a train of flat cars when the daughter's shawl was caught by a car and she was dragged about eighteen feet. Her left thigh and right leg above the knee were broken and she was terribly bruised. She lived but two days. Dr. Gale had an arm broken and wrist dislocated. In about ten days the government survey of Newport harbor will begin. The surveyors are now at work in San Diego and as soon as their work is there completed they will come to Newport. Now let us hope and trust without ceasing that this may prove to be merely the first step leading to the final improvement and betterment of the harbor. The measure is an important one to this people.—Santa Ana Blade. Grape cuttings of foreign varieties have been made in this section this season in not as large numbers as in past years, judging from the fact that whenever one passes vineyards the brush wood from the vines has been burned by many growers. However, it may be that the cuttings were made during November and December, and have now been covered with earth in the state of dormancy until the planting season arrives. It is a certain fact that very few new vineyards of the Mission variety will be planted this season, but cuttings of this variety will be replanted where vines are missing in the old vineyards and in the young Mission vineyards that were set out in recent years. Philadelphia street, the new thoroughfare that has been run through the Metz tract, from Center to Santa Ana streets, has been completed. The grading of the street has also been finished. It was found necessary to close the water company's ditch when the grading of Broadway was commenced from Los Angeles to Olive streets. The ditch has been reconstructed on the south side of the street, and runs along close to the sidewalk. We are in receipt of an elegant pamphlet on South Riverside. It is one of the nearest advertising pamphlets that has come under our notice. South Riverside will claim a big notice in the Gazette as soon as we find opportunity to visit it. The ten-year-old son of Mrs. Beverly had his elbow dislocated on Wednesday while frolicing with his sister. Dr. Gardiner set the arm right again, and reports his patient doing well. A contract to make and lay over a mile of asphaltum piping at Downey has been secured by A. E. White, who will leave for that place in a few days to begin work. A large number of town lots have been sold during the week by J. M. Wilde, the efficient manager of the Anaheim office of the Los Angeles Land Bureau. Melrose & Kuapp have a large list of eligible property for sale, including some fine residence lots and business property on Center street. Services will be held in St. Michael's Episcopal church (to-morrow) Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. A large barn has been built by L. F. Lewis in the rear yard of his residence on Center street. It is a two-story structure. "Pete's Skeleton" by the Anaheim Minstrels at Kroeger's Hall on Monday night. Box sheet now open at Helmsen's. Anaheim Minstrels. San Bernardino Times: Rails have been received and yards to be used in the build Bernardino and Los Angeles building for storage of materials been finished. At the west end of the stone and brick work house and turntable is financed stonemasons are now at work tions of the roundhouse. The Chinamen are still at work clinging the yards. A land and townsite company of members of the A., T. and Tion, has been incorporated. At town building will be at four miles north of Pomona, on the new road between San and Los Angeles. The new called Pomona Heights. Orange Tribune: Rumor that Santa Ana people are having in getting the right way for road from the Santiago to the The difficulty seems to be in the money to purchase the right damages, is not forthcoming seems probable that the property owners of Santa Ana blind to their own interests are building of the road, for the dollars. Orange has settled way business and the Burruel have fixed matters in that need that the railroad has a clean their present road line to Santa and the company stands ready on the grading as soon as forms her duty. Go to work and "fix it." It looks a little city" to be behind in this matter. San Francisco, January 19th that when Montagu is reached probable will be the winter ten California and Oregon Pailroad force of men employed there will off and put to work on the South projects of the Southern Hare are now engrossing the full att company. The men will go to and be employed in extending Angeles and Santa Ana road to Another point to which the cone to extend railroad communication possible is Santa Barbara, and the Newhall extension will also by men from the California good. GLORY! The Railroad to be Built into Anaheim Forthwith. The Genus Croaker May Now Hide Himself in a Back Seat. Railroad Notes from Everywhere---Activity all Along the Line. The Doubting Thomases find their occupation gone. Those peculiarly constituted people who are never happier than when they are unhappy, who must have a grievance even if they have to manufacture one, who without reason look upon the dark side of everything, will not be pleased at the information we are enabled to give this week regarding the railroad situation. It is a pleasure to know, however, that there are comparatively few such people here, though it must be confessed that those few make a hideous lot of noise. The railroad to Anaheim is a fixed fact. It always has been a fixed fact, but the class above referred to never believed it, and their loudly-expressed doubts had some effect upon more sensible people. But the Gazette generally knows what it is talking about, and its consistent iteration and reiteration of the railroad prospects of Anaheim were not the irresponsible utterances of an unreliable journal, as the enemies of this town endeavored to make the public believe. We are now enabled to announce on the authority of Mr. F. T. Perris, Chief Engineer of the California Southern R. R., that the cars of the Riverside, Santa Ana and Los Angeles R. R. will be running into Anaheim in six months and as much sooner as ties can be procured. Mr. Perris was in town on Tuesday and suggested that the depot grounds be procured forthwith as the company might require them immediately. He also indi- It Wasn't Him. Anaheim came within three acres of having a genuine sensation this week. The Colton murderer's twin brother-in-law came to town a few days ago and proceeded to get on what is known among the "boys" as a booze, and while in the mandlin condition peculiar to boozy individuals he talked mysteriously of a woman's ghost, a claw hammer, and other mysterious and deadly things. His description tallied exactly with that of the murderer for whom every officer in the State is looking with a thousand-dollar-reward-if-you-catch-him look, and Constable Smythe decided to arrest him on Tuesday evening. He did so, and while taking his prisoner to the jail the latter broke away but ran but a few steps before he was caught by the officer and safely secured. The Sheriff of San Bernardino county was notified of the capture, and on Wednesday Mr. White, the proprietor of the hotel at Colton where the murder was committed, arrived to see if he could identify the prisoner. When taken to the jail for that purpose, he hesitatingly asserted at the first glance that the prisoner was the man wanted. Upon closer inspection, however, his opinion wavered, and he noted various differences in appearance which he could not well reconcile. He admitted that though the prisoner resembled in a marked degree the murderer, yet he might be mistaken. The prisoner, who gave his name as Blasley, asked that he be taken to Downey, where he had been working at the time of the murder and for some time preceding that event. This was done, and he proved by a number of people in Downey that he was what he claimed to be—simply a good-looking, hard-working, industrious young man, who had been working in that neighborhood for some time, and could not possibly have had any connection with the Colton tragedy. Mr. White declared, however, that the facial resemblance between the two was very remarkable, and the officer was justified in making the arrest. INCORPORATED. The Anaheim Building and Improvement Society. An Important Factor in the Prosperity and Improvement of Anaheim. A Number of Dwelling Houses to Be Built Within the Next few Weeks. The reference in the Gazette of last week to the efforts of some of our citizens to devise ways and means to build a number of dwelling houses in different parts of the town has borne good fruit, for on Monday afternoon an earnest and business-like meeting was held to discuss the matter; and the project was taken hold of with a determination to make it successful. Theo Reiser was chosen Chairman and A. Rimpau Secretary. After a general discussion of the objects for which the meeting was called, it was decided by a unanimous vote to incorporate under the name of the Anaheim Improvement and Building Association. The capital stock to be $25,000, divided into 500 shares of a par value of $50 each. The objects of the association are thus expressed: "To purchase real estate within the corporate limits of the town of Anaheim, and to subdivide the same; to build dwelling houses for sale, lease or rent; to borrow money to be used in purchasing real estate and building dwelling houses, giving mortgages on the real estate and buildings; to loan money to its members to aid them to purchase and improve real estate; and to do all other acts provided for under Title XVI of Part IV of the Civil Code of California." The number of directors to be five, and the following were elected to serve until the first election under the by-laws to be hereafter adopted: Theo Reiser, R. Mulrose, A. Rimpau, P. James, and H. Kruger. of the railroad prospects of Anaheim were not the irresponsible utterances of an unreliable journal, as the enemies of this town endeavored to make the public believe. We are now enabled to announce on the authority of Mr. F. T. Perris, Chief Engineer of the California Southern R. R., that the cars of the Riveraide, Santa Ana and Los Angeles R. R. will be running into Anaheim in six months and as much sooner as ties can be procured. Mr. Perris was in town on Tuesday and suggested that the depot grounds be procured forthwith as the company might require them immediately. He also indicated his choice of grounds, and steps were at once taken by a number of our citizens to procure the land indicated by the engineer. How do you like the situation, Messieurs Croakers? The work of building the road from Riverside and through the canyon is being delayed by reason of the difficulty in procuring ties. The delay is unavoidable and arises from circumstances not under the control of the company, who are as anxious as are the people that the work be pushed. The rumor that W. T. Coleman & Co., R. C. Howes, and the people of Modena had offered the railroad company $100,000 to run their line between Modena and McPherson is said to be a hard-cash fact, but whether these enterprising people will carry their point is still doubt. The offer, however, will have the effect of stimulating the people of Santa Ana to greater efforts in getting rights of way, a proceeding which we understand is being attended with some difficulty. As illustrating the effect upon land values by the advent of a railroad, the case of Redlands, in San Bernardino county, may be cited. The Atchison company have surveyed their line to that place. A gentleman secured a bond on a piece of land there on the 8th of this month for $6,000, not paying anything down. He cut it up into lots, priced to aggregate $3,000, and sold $3,000 worth of lots on Tuesday. A surveying corps of the Southern Pacific are at work in the Yorba district. Their object is not clearly apparent, though it is said their intention is to run a line from San Bernardino to Los Angeles as close as possible to the foothills, thus placing the Atchison road between their two lines. San Bernardino Times: Fifty carloads of rails have been received and unloaded in the yards to be used in the building of the San Bernardino and Los Angeles Railroad. A building for storage of material has just been finished. At the west end of the yards the stone and brick work for the roundhouse and turntable is finished, and the stonemasons are now at work on the foundations of the roundhouse. The large force of Chinamen are still at work grading and leveling the yards. A land and townsite company, composed of members of the A. T. and S. E. countryside, where he had been working at the time of the murder and for some time preceding that event. This was done, and he proved by a number of people in Downey that he was what he claimed to be—simply a good-looking, hard-working, industrious young man, who had been working in that neighborhood for some time, and could not possibly have had any connection with the Colton tragedy. Mr. White declared, however, that the facial resemblance between the two was very remarkable, and the officer was justified in making the arrest. Wine Notes. There appears to be a considerable demand for wine lately, especially sweet wines. Anaheim wine-makers have been offered 18 cents per gallon for dry wines and 42 cents per gallon for sweet wines, but there is not much to sell at these figures-holders asking 20 cents and 45 cents per gallon, respectively. As it takes 2½ gallons of dry wine to make one gallon of sweet wine, the relative prices of 18 cents and 45 cents yield the same profit to the wine-maker—about $180 to the acre. The stockholders of the Grape and Wine Growers' Association hold a meeting in Los Angeles a few days ago for the purpose of making arrangements for the disposal of a portion of the brandy manufactured this season at their distillery. The Board of Directors was authorized to sell enough of the brandy now on hand to cover the indebtedness of the Association, incurred in the manufacture of the brandy. It was agreed that the lowest price to be accepted should be 70 cents per gallon in the present packages. This would give a net profit after paying all expenses of $19,180 per ton of grape. The St. Helena Star says: "Wine jobbers from San Francisco have been in town past week trying to buy wine at low price of 16 and 18 cents per gallon. Needless to say, they find none for sale at that price. We are of the opinion that if our wine men will hold on for a few weeks they will have no trouble in obtaining from 20 to 25 cents." Annaheim Oil. Hardison & Steward and Dan. McFarland have resumed their boring for oil. Their well on the Brea ranch is down 1,200 feet, with most promising indications. Their well at Annaheim is down 830 feet, and is already giving three barrels of oil every 24 hours—an earnest of something profitable to come. Explosions of natural gas in the well force in a great deal of sand, but special pipe is being manufactured to guard against this. The drill is now in most promising oil rock. We hope the oil company will have less difficulty in getting the right way for their pipe line into Anaheim than the railroad company has had in getting the right way for their road. Selah! The Second Excursion. The announcement is made in the city where he had been working at the time of the murder and for some time preceding that event. This was done, and he proved by a number of people in Downey that he was what he claimed to be—simply a good-looking, hard-working, industrious young man, who had been working in that neighborhood for some time, and could not possibly have had any connection with the Colton tragedy. Mr. White declared, however, that the facial resemblance between the two was very remarkable, and the officer was justified in making the arrest. The number of directors to be five, and the following were elected to serve until the first election under the by-laws to be here-after adopted: Theo Reiser, R. McRose, A. Rimpau, P. James and H. Kroeger. Messrs. F. Backs, Keith and Sorensen were appointed to prepare incorporation papers; Messrs. F. Backs, Keith and Sorensen were appointed to prepare by-laws, and Messrs. Gade, Keith and Rimpau were appointed to obtain subscriptions to stock. The latter committee report flattering progress. As soon as the incorporation has been perfected a meeting will be called to adopt by-laws and take action upon the numerous applications already received to build dwelling houses. A private Building Association has been formed by Messrs. Schindler, Bennerscheiff, Backs Eros., Grimshaw and Sorensen to build houses for cash or on the installment plan. It is not intended to be in opposition to the public movement above referred to, but rather as an auxiliary to it. The first contract taken by the association is to construct a handsome dwelling house for A. L. Lewis. Yes; We Are Ambitions. San Eleo o Sun. The recent auction sale at Anaheim appears to have affected that charming little village quite seriously. It now looks forward to day when it shall be a city, and is already given to boasting somewhat. In the exuberance of its new-born boom it says it "will soon surpass San Diego in the way of being a railroad and business center." This is undoubtedly only a way Anaheim has of making itself pleasant; and the ambition expressed is certainly laudable. San Diego seems to be accepted quite generally by the many little villages of Southern California as a pattern worthy to be copied. The highest ambition of some of these towns is to become like San Diego. A struggle for such an object is a most worthy one. A Contrast. The Santa Barbara people seem to be imbued with a large amount of selfishness and old-fogyism. At a meeting hold there recently to discuss the question of the adoption of a new charter, the Press says: "A strong spirit of hostility to the newcomers was manifested, and every fling at any of the operations of the San Francisco syndicate, which has been investing here for some months past, was loudly applauded." How different is the spirit manifested by the people of Anaheim! They heartily co-operate with each other... San Bernardino Times: Fifty carloads of rails have been received and unloaded in the yards to be used in the building of the San Bernardino and Los Angeles Railroad. A building for storage of material has just been finished. At the west end of the yards the stone and brick work for the roundhouse and turntable is finished, and the stonemasons are now at work on the foundations of the roundhouse. The large force of Chinamen are still at work grading and leveling the yards. A land and townsite company, composed of members of the A., T. and S. F. corporation, has been incorporated. The first effort at town building will be at a point about four miles north of Pomona, at the station on the new road between San Bernardino and Los Angeles. The new town will be called Pomona Heights. Orange Tribune: Rumor tells us that the Santa Ana people are having some trouble in getting the right of way for the new railroad from the Santiago to the depot ground. The difficulty seems to be in the fact that the money to purchase the right and pay the damages, is not forthcoming. It hardly seems probable that the capitalists and property owners of Santa Ana would be so blind to their own interests as to delay the building of the road, for the sake of a few dollars. Orange has settled the right of way business and the Burruel Point people have fixed matters in that neighborhood, so that the railroad has a clear sweep from their present road line to Santiago Creek, and the company stands ready to start work in the grading as soon as Santa Ana performs her duty. Go to work, gentlemen, and "fix it." It looks a little bad for "the city" to be behind in this matter. SAN FRANCISCO, January 19.—It is stated that when Montagu is reached, which it is probable will be the winter terminus of the California and Oregon Railroad, an immense force of men employed there will be taken off and put to work on the Southern California projects of the Southern Pacific, which are now engrossing the full attention of that company. The men will go to Los Angeles and be employed in extending the Los Angeles and Santa Ana road to San Diego. Another point to which the company desires extend railroad communication as soon as possible is Santa Barbara, and the force on the Newhall extension will also be added to any men from the California and Oregon road. The Second Excursion. The announcement is made in the Los Angeles papers that the second excursion to Anaheim under the auspices of the Los Angeles Land Bureau will take place on Saturday next, the 29th instant. Fare for the round trip will be one dollar, and it is expected that the success of the first excursion will be eclipsed by the second. The train will leave the Los Angeles depot at 9:20, arriving in Anaheim about 10:30. Give to the strangers the cordial welcome characteristic of the place. Slightly Moist. It wasn't very much, but it was something. We allude to the rain of Wednesday afternoon which came up suddenly and disappeared quickly, leaving the rain gauges tottering under a weight of 28 hundredths, making the grand total for the season 92 hundredths. This rain will start the grass and grain, and a few showers at convenient intervals would keep it alive and possibly mature grain. Personal Paragraphs. Alex Humblot has taken the position of Dan Rich in Cahen's store. Mr. Boettcher of the blacksmithing firm has been obliged to discontinue work on account of illness. Fred Hartung having sold his home place to Mr. Fossek, has moved into the residence directly opposite and west of the old place. The excursion to Santa Ana on Thursday comprised five coaches. Seventy-two lots were sold at auction; at prices ranging from $150 to $350. A side-splitting first part by the Anaheim Minstrels on Monday. A Contrast. The Santa Barbara people seem to be imbued with a large amount of selfishness and old-fogyism. At a meeting hold there recently to discuss the question of the adoption of a new charter, the Press says: "A strong spirit of hostility to the newcomers was manifested, and every fling at any of the operations of the San Francisco syndicate, which has been investing here for some months past, was loudly applauded." How different is the spirit manifested by the people of Anaheim! They heartily cooperate in the operations of the Los Angeles syndicate who are booming the town, and give them all the assistance in their power. A Bargain in Land. There is a tract of 140 acres of land about one mile and a half southwest of Anaheim to which the attention of home-seekers or spectators is earnestly directed. This land, known as the Reilly tract, is offered at the low price of $100 per acre, and will be sold either as a whole, or in subdivisions, and on very easy terms. The land is rich, is naturally moist, and large crops have been raised years in succession without irrigation. On a well now on the premises water is within fourteen feet of the surface, proving conclusively that trees and vines would require no artificial water to promote their growth. On the contiguous land, owned by H. D. Polliemus, is as thrifty a vineyard as there is in the county, on which irrigating water has never run, and the adjoining vineyard of H. Werder, which cannot be surpassed, has never been irrigated. These fangs bear out the claims here made regarding the non-cessity of irrigation on this tract, and we repeat that the merits of this offer is worthy of investigation by all who desire to invest in real estate. Address John Hanna, P. O. Cox 1069, Los Angeles, or call upon Melrose & Knapp, Anaheim, who will show the tractor to intending purchasers. The Southern Pacific is preparing to run two trains daily between San Francisco and Los Angeles, increased travel justifying so important a change. Buy your wall paper and decorative goods at the Chicago Wall Paper House, 143 and 145 SouthSpring St., Los Angeles—dec25th MARRIED. At Orange, January 20th, J. Purcell Boring to Belle D. Hall. THE GREATEST STUDY OF Mankind is Man. And who ever his wondrous frame doth scan, pender and devise to cure as ill, whether by device, fruit or pill, an equal benefactor is he; and we hands the inventor of a Cathartic of delicious taste, to do him honor. Who remembers not how the distressed mother, her child's entrusties tries to another, that she insist not the horrid dose be taken, the remembrance g'en now does manna awaken, and fond father, to be witness of his child's torture, would rather pay high price. If money could purchase Cathartic more. We have it now! And great De Pratta name, appears upon the scroll of Esculapian fame, for after long study what would suit, has hit upon delicious fruit to cure our illa. Away at once with draughts and pills; for whether it be indigestion, liver complaint or constipation, or any disease to which flesh is heir, he here with pride does boldly declare, and on the assertion will wager big, that it can be cured by a HAMBURG FIG. PRICE 25 CENTS A BOX. AT BROUGHTER. J. J. MAOK & CO., Propr's. 9 and 11 Front St., San Francisco, Cal. NORTHAM & NEBELUNG, — COMMISSION MERCHANTS — — AND DEALERS IN — — GENERAL MERCHANDISE, FANCY GROCERIES, ... IMPORTED CIGARS, LIQUORS... AND CALIFORNIA — WINES AND BRANDIES — We also keep on hand a full line of vintners' supplies, such as SULPHUR, VINE TWINE, WINE PUMPS, HOSE TUBING, HYDROMETERS, PRUNING SHEARS AND KNIVES, BRASS AND WOODEN FAUCEITS, CORKS, BOTTLES, BUNGS, FLUGS, BARRELS, Pacific Coast Steamship COMPANY. GOODALL, PERKINS & CO. General Agents, San Francisco. NORTHERN ROUTES. Embrace Lines for Portland, Or., Victoria; R. C., an Puget Sound and Alaska; and all coast ports. SOUTHERN ROUTES. TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY, 1837. The steamers Santa Rosa, Orizaba and Ancon leave San Pedro for San Diego on the dates of their arrivals from San Francisco, and on their trips between San Pedro and San Francisco call at Santa Barbara and Port Harford (San Luis Obispo) only. The Eureka and Log Angeles call at all way ports. Cars to connect with steamers leave & P. R. R. Depot, Los Angeles, as follows: With Santa Rosa, Orizabe, and Ancon at 9:40 o'clock, A.M. With Los Angeles and Eureka, going north, at 6:45 o'clock, P.M., railroad time. For passage or freight; as above, or for Ticket to and from All Important Points in Europe, Apply to H. McLELLAB, Agent OFFICE—No. 8 Commercial Street, Los Angeles. New Millinery! BFG TO INFORM THE LADIES OF ANAHEIM GENERAL MERCHANDISE, FANCY GROCERIES, ...IMPORTED CIGARS, LIQUORS... AND CALIFORNIA WINES AND BRANDIES. We also keep on hand a full line of vintners' supplies, such as SULPHUR, VINE TWINE, WINE PUMPS, HOSE TUBING, HYDROMETERS, PRUNING SHEARS AND KNIVES, BRASS AND WOODEN FAUCETS, CORKS, BOTTLES, BUNGS, PLUGS, BARRELS, HALF BARRELS AND KEGS, GRAPE AND ORANGE BOXES AND WRAPPERS. We particularly wish to call the attention of the public to our splendid assortment of Domestic and Foreign Groceries WHICH WE ARE DETERMINED TO SELL AT THE LOWEST PRICES: Eastern Star, Whitacker Hams and Eaton Swiss, Cream, Pineapple, Lemon Parmesan and Sapfagio Cheese, also Goaster and Cheshire Cheese. Heating in kegs and smoked in tins and boxes. Sanddelles and Anchorage, Bluestones, Finden Haddox, East India Chutneys and Catagues, Gotlie Laver Sausage and Bolegans in tins. French Fruits in glass. Fruits in tins. Spices of all kinds in glass and tins. Snowflake Crackers in bulk. Fancy Crackers in tins. Vegetables in glass and tins; gloriosa salad in glass. Wax, Sperm and Paraffine Candles, plain or colored. Snapp's Coconut and Eppy's Coos, Kebenham Bros. Yeastpowders. Blended Coffees and Teas. Crushed and Granulated Sugar. Also a fine line of Toilet Soap, Brushes, Dusters, etc., etc. Mattingly and Carline Whiskies, especially recommended for family use; none but double stamped goods sold. Gold Lack, Pomnery See, Roederer and California Champagne (A. Horaschy). A one-line of the best imported case goods, such as Bitters, fine French Liqueurs, Scotch and Irish Whiskies. Burke's Ale and Guinness' Porter, Genoveva Water and Ross' Dublin and Belfast Ginger Ale, etc., etc. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of the County of Los Angeles, State of California. In the matter of the Estate of Lawson L. Parley deceased—Order to show cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made. T. H. Cressy, executor of the estate of Lawson L. Parley, deceased, having filed his petition herein praying for an order of sale of a certain portion of the real estate of said decedent, for the purposes herein set forth. It is therefore ordered by the Judge of said Court, that all persons interested in the estate of said deceased, appear before the said Superior Court on Monday, the 7th day of February, 1837, at 10 o'clock in the foremoon of said day, at the Court Room of said Superior Court at the Court House in the city and county of Los Angeles to show cause why an order should not be granted to the said executor to sell so much of the real estate of the said deceased at private sale as shall be necessary. And that a copy of this order be published at least once a week for four successive weeks in the Anaheim Gazette, a newspaper printed and published in said county. WM. A. CHENEY, Judge of the Superior Court. Dated January 6, 1837. For Sale. ONE GOOD WORK HORSE, PERPECTLY GENTLE. Will be sold at a great bargain. Apply to MRS. COLDE. $100 PER ACRE. $100 PER ACRE. The finest tract of land in the county, in lots of twenty to fifty acres each, for sale at the above price. In The Hazard Subdivision OF THE Shanklin Tract. It is beautifully located from three to four miles northeast of Anaheim, and The Purest of Water is Piped to Each Lot, The proposed new railroad of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe runs directly through the premises and the junction of the San Diego branch will be adjacent to this property. The California Southern already runs through Anaheim, and thus it will be seen that unusual facilities are offered pursuant to transportation. The soil is the most fertile of any in the State. Is in the celebrated Anaheim wine and raisin growing district, and is not surpassed for cereals, fruits and ordinary farm products. TERMS WILL BE MADE TO SUIT, OWNERS—Jesse Yarnell, D. McFarland, H. T. Hazard, W. G. Hughes and W. H. Bonsall. For further particulars address Wm. H. BONSALL, 33 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, C